How to update firmware on a VFC controller

• Perform a Reset of the controller before proceeding with updating the firmware. This will ensure the processor is ready for the updates..
  • Locally in front of the VFC:
    • Login to VFC, select Shared, select Reset, select Reboot.
  • Remotely away from the VFC through a network connection:
    • Login to the DMP webpage interface.
      • Go to the troubleshooting Icon (triangle), click on Restart.
    • Login to the VIP webpage interface.
      • Go to the troubleshooting Icon (triangle), click on Restart.

Its best practice to update both the VFC controller & VCB board to what is currently on Dakfiles. The below is used as an example:

1. Determine the firmware needed for the DMP
   • In this example we are using 8.xxx.x.x firmware and would need the latest version of 8.xxx.x.x available. If the version begins with a 9 you would use the latest version of 9.xxx.x.x available.
   • Please note: Do NOT load the DMP-5000 Ubuntu (standard) firmware 8.xxx.x.x over the Debian (nonstandard) firmware 9.xxx.x.x or vice versa 

  

•  Link for where to download firmware. 
• Once at the FTP site click on Transportation > Firmware > VFC-DMP5000 
  1. Save DD2295229_VCB_II_epld_production_bootload_hid1F00.hex
  2. Save DD2295229_VCB_II_micro_production_bootload_hid1F00.hex
  3. Save vip-distro_xxx.xx.xx-bxxx_armel_main.deb
  4. Select Latest VFC.
  5. Save the DMP firmware identified in step 1. Either dmp.offline_8.xxx.x.x_amd64.deb or dmp.deb10_9.xx.x.xx_amd64.deb
• ​​​There are two methods on how to load the firmware listed below:

Method 1: Updating remotely through the webpage interface page. 

Reboot / cycle power to the controller before proceeding with updating the firmware.
DMP:

1. Open an internet browser to log into the DMP board of the VFC controller.
2. Type the controllers IP address followed by :80 into the address bar. Example 10.3.20.75:80
3. You will be prompted to enter the password in the popup window.
4. Select Firmware from the Dashboard.
5. Select Update and browse to the DMP file example: dmp.offline_8.xxx.x.x_amd64.deb or dmp.deb10_9.xx.x.xx_amd64.deb
6. Click on the open button.
7. Wait for it to finish 100%.

 VIP:

1. Open an internet browser to log into the VIP board of the VFC controller.
2. Type the controllers IP address followed by :85 into the address bar. Example 10.3.20.75:85
3. You will be prompted to enter the password in the popup window.
4. Select Firmware from the Dashboard.
5. Select Update and browse to the VIP file example: vip-distro_xxxx.xx.xx-xxxxx.deb.
6. Click on the open button.
7. Wait for it to finish 100%.

VCB:

1. How to update firmware on a VCB using the VFC controller

Method 2: Updating locally with a USB memory stick. 
Reboot / cycle power to the controller before proceeding with updating the firmware.

1. Download the firmware to your USB memory stick.
2. Insert the memory stick into J3 on the back of the VFC. (Kingston brand is preferred. other brands might not work)
3. Log into the VFC.

To update the DMP do the following from the controllers menu screen:

1. Select Shared
2. Select Update
3. Select VFC
4. Select dmp.offline_8.xxx.x.x_amd64.deb or dmp.deb10_9.xx.x.xx_amd64.deb
5. Select Confirm
6. Wait for it to finish 100%

To update the VIP do the following from the controllers menu screen:

1. Select Shared
2. Select Update
3. Select Display
4. Select  vip-distro_xxx.xx.xxxxxxx.deb
5. Select Confirm
6. Wait for it to finish 100%

VCB:

1. How to update firmware on a VCB using the VFC controller