User guide

Flash Memory Upgrade

6 Flash Memory Upgrade

The RC device firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you

upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes!

The process involves:

 Downloading the upgrade package from the Internet (see section 6.1)

 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port (see section 6.2)

 Upgrading the firmware (see section 6.3)

 Installing the Web Applet (see section 6.4)

6.1 Downloading from the Internet

You can download the up-to-date file

from the Internet. To do so:

1. Go to our Web site at http://www.Kramerelectronics.com and download the

file: “SetKFRXXX-xx.zip”

from the technical support section.

2. Extract the file “SetKFRXXX-xx.zip”

package, which includes the

KFR-Programmer application setup, the .s19 firmware file and the Web

Applet dat file, to a folder (for example, C:\Program Files\KFR Upgrade).

3. Install the KFR-Programmer Application.

6.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port

Before installing the latest Kramer Ethernet firmware version on the

RC-8RK, do the following:

1. Connect the RS-232 port (COM 1) on the RC-8RK to a Null-modem

adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the

RS-232 9-pin D-sub COM port on your PC.

2. Set the PROGRAM switch to ON.

3. Connect the power on your machine.

6.3 Upgrading Firmware

Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware:

1. Double-click the KFR-Programmer desktop icon.

The KFR-Programmer window appears.

1 File names are liable to change from time to time