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If your VGC50x firmware needs updating, e.g. for implementing a new
gauge type, please contact your nearest INFICON service center.
A firmware update is possible
• via a USB memory stick (type A connector on the front of the unit), or
• with the USB Update Tool via the USB type B connector on the rear of the unit.
Most of the settings you may have made in the Parameter mode will not be af-
fected by a firmware update. However, we recommend that you save the parame-
ters before an update (→ 63).
Not all USB memory sticks are automatically recognized by the
VGC50x, as they (particularly cheaper brands) do not always conform to
USB standard specifications. Try a different memory stick before con-
tacting your nearest INFICON service center.
Download two files with the ending ".S19" and ".CNF" from our website
"www.inficon.com" to a USB memory stick.
Switch off the unit.
Plug in the memory stick and then turn on the unit.
The update occurs automatically in the following steps:
BOOTING I Very brief.
BOOTLOADER V1.x I Very brief.
ERASING FW... I Old firmware is being deleted from the unit.
UPDATING FW... I New firmware is being loaded onto the unit.
UPDATE COMPLETE I Update completed.
Remove the memory stick and the unit will restart automatically.
If necessary, customer-specific settings saved before the update may now
be resaved to the unit (→ 63).
Precondition: Microsoft Windows XP, 7, 8 or 10 operating system
Your operating system should be updated first. Additionally administra-
tor rights are required.
During firmware update, no USB memory stick should be connected on
the front of the unit.
If a virtual serial interface (COM) is not automatically established, you
may download and then install the driver from the website
"www.ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp.htm".
Download the USB UpdateTool from the CD ROM or from our website
"www.inficon.com".
Using a USB cable type A/B connect the unit to the computer.
B: Firmware Update
User Parameters
Firmware update with a USB
memory stick (type A)
Firmware update with USB
Update Tool (USB type B)
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