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Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

Firmware Update Manual

F.01U.097.269 | 4.0 | 2012.02

This chapter details the procedure to update the firmware files for an AutoDome 100, 

AutoDome 600, a MIC Series 550 and a MIC Series 550 UIR analog camera using the 

Configuration Tool for Imaging Devices (CTFID). The CTFID connects a computer to an analog 

camera using a BNC to USB (Bilinx) connection or via a serial (RS232/RS485) connection. 

Bilinx is a communication protocol that allows you to update the firmware for an analog 

camera over the video cable (coaxial or passive UTP). For a Bilinx connection, the CTFID is 

connected to an analog camera using a BNC to USB converter (Bosch part VP-USB). For a 

serial connection, the analog camera is connected to a computer through the DB9 Com port. 

The version of the CTFID software must be version 3.13 or higher to interface with an analog 

camera. (Visit www.boschsecurity.com for the latest version of the CTFID software). For 

further references and details, refer to the CTFID online help, to the CTFID User’s Manual and 

to the AutoDome 600 Installation Manual.

The latest service pack is available on the Bosch Security Systems Web site.

The analog service packs are cumulative. Before you begin a firmware update, check the 

version of the System Controller Main (SC) firmware currently installed in the camera. The SC 

Main firmware version determines the service pack with which you must start. To determine 

the SC Main firmware version, issue the ON-66-ENTER command on the keyboard or from the 

CTFID. 

The camera displays the current firmware levels for the camera files. The SC Main firmware 

level is indicated as item 1 in the illustration below.

AutoDome Status Screen

MIC Series 550 Status Screen

NOTICE! Use this upgrade method with an AutoDome 100, an AutoDome 600, a MIC Series 

550, and a MIC Series 550 IR camera only. If you are updating the AuotDome 700 Series, refer 

to Section 1 IP AutoDome Firmware Updates via a TCP/IP Network, on page 1.