Updating firmware using USB file transfer - VDL200

VDL200 User Guide
Document code
M212938EN
Revision
A
Language
English
Product
VDL200
Document type
User guide

Required:

  • Computer with a free USB port and an operating system that supports the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP). For example, Windows® 7 and newer.

  • USB-C cable for connecting VDL200 to computer

  • Firmware update package (ZIP file) for VDL200

  1. Check that the VDL200 to be updated is turned on and has backup batteries that are not empty.
    It is not necessary to connect a network cable or any probes to perform the firmware update.
  2. Check the current firmware version of the VDL200. See Viewing device information.
  3. Unzip the firmware update package it into a temporary directory on your computer.
  4. Connect the USB-C connection cable between your computer and the data logger.
    After the computer detects the device and installs the appropriate driver, it is available for file transfer.
  5. Copy the firmware update file into the \Device\Update folder on the VDL200. For example, if your computer has a Windows operating system, you can simply drag the file into the correct folder (drag and drop) or use the copy and paste functions.

    If the file is valid, VDL200 begins the update automatically. Do not unplug the cable or turn off the VDL200 during the update.

    The update takes approximately 1 minute. During the update the status LED flashes green, and the display shows the text Updating firmware, do not turn off power.

  6. When the update is done, VDL200 restarts and shows the result of the update with a message on the display:

    • Firmware updated to version <new version>.: The update was successful and the new firmware is in use.

    • Firmware updated failed. Please try again.: The update was unsuccessful for some reason.

    VDL200 may incorrectly report a failed update in certain situations, for example when attempting to update with a package that has the same firmware version as the current one. Always check the current firmware version after performing the update. If the version has not been updated, repeating the update process may help.