Software Upgrade; Install A Software Upgrade - VBrick 9000 Getting Started Manual

Software Upgrade

Note: When you purchased your encoder from VBrick, it was shipped with the latest
software already installed and no additional software installation is necessary. If you
ever need to reinstall the software, you can get it from the Downloads page on our
Website.
Use the software upgrade instructions in the following topics only when upgrading the software.
VBrick encoders are shipped with PC applications that allow for easy upgrade. Once the
release is installed, the upgrade tools become available in the VBrick program group, located
under Start > All Programs > VBrick. The upgrade procedure can be invoked by using either
the VBDownload application or the VBDirectory application. Either application can be used
as the starting point for updating the encoder's flash memory (TCP/IP FTP transport
services are used for this). Using VBDirectory is an easier method since it lets you choose the
encoders by name instead of IP address. When VBrick encoders are not accessible to
VBDirectory, the VBDownload application must be used. Also keep in mind the following
considerations:
• All saved configuration parameters are saved when you upgrade your encoder and there
is no need to reconfigure the unit after an upgrade. The upgrade process requires a unit
reset, so be sure to save your configuration prior to the upgrade.
• Part of the install process occurs during the first reboot after the upgrade. Do not power
off the unit during this time. The process may take 5 minutes and include an automatic
reboot of the unit. The encoder is ready for operation when you are able to login via
VBAdmin or CLI.
• VBrick strongly recommends against loading a earlier version of code. As a general rule,
never downgrade a unit to a code version older than what was originally installed at the
factory. If you do load an earlier version of code, reset all parameters to the factory
defaults and remove the external USB drive (if present) before the downgrade.
• 3.x or higher builds cannot be loaded on units that are running 1.0.x software. The
workaround is to download 2.0.x first and allow it to come up then download 3.x.x.
VBdownload will warn if this download is attempted. If you load 3.x over 1.0.x, the
encoder will become inoperable and will have to be returned to VBrick.

Install a Software Upgrade

To upgrade an encoder:

1. Double-click on the release executable (
your PC. It is recommended that you accept the default destination folder which is:
Program Files\VBrick\VB9000\download\ReleaseVx_x_x.
2. The setup programs for VBDownload and VBDirectory will automatically run after the
files have been extracted. Click
if possible.
Encoder Getting Started
SetupVB9000_x_x_x.exe
, follow the instructions, and use the default folders
Next
Chapter 5
) to install the release on
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