213Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.6.4
Firmware update
Please note
You should update firmware only to change camera functions or fix known issues.
Consider: Any firmware update may not only add new features to a camera or fix
known issues. It may also replace previous features or change camera
characteristics. See firmware release notes for details.
Firmware update with Vimba
We recommend you to install Vimba completely.
1. Download and install Vimba.
The download includes the Vimba Firmware Updater and the Vimba Manual.
2. To update the firmware, follow the instructions of the Vimba Manual.
• We recommend you to use the Vimba Firmware Updater for easy handling.
If you want to update the firmware without installing Vimba, please contact
support at www.alliedvision.com/en/about-us/contact-us/
technical-support-repair-/-rma.
If firmware update fails,
• The camera is shown as “Fallback” on the USB bus.
• The camera is not recognized by Vimba Viewer.
• You can repeat the firmware update.
Should the firmware update not succeed, please contact support at
www.alliedvision.com/en/support.
Keep the camera connected
• Keep the camera and the computer running while you are executing a
firmware update.
• If the camera is powered down during firmware update, the camera firmware
may get into a non-functional state.
Use only suitable firmware
If unsuitable firmware is used, the camera may get into a non-functional state.
• Only update to newer versions. Do not downgrade firmware to an older
version, unless this has been explicitly communicated.
• We recommend updating the firmware to the next increment version only.
Skipping versions may cause issues.
Vimba Driver Installer
Windows: By default, Vimba Driver Installer is installed as well.
Downloads
• For Vimba, see www.alliedvision.com/software.
• For firmware updates, see www.alliedvision.com/en/support/firmware.