Bosch VG4 User Manual

AutoDome Modular Camera System

VG4 Firmware Updates via a TCP/IP Network | en

Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

Firmware Update Manual

F.01U.097.269 | 1.06 | 2011.09

The latest VG4 service pack is available on the Bosch Security Systems Web site. To download 

a service pack from the Web, navigate to www.boschsecurity.us, click the CCTV link, then 

click Software under the Download Library heading. Select CCTV, then Camera, PTZ and 

choose the AutoDome model to choose the service pack you want to download.

A service pack update usually contains more than one file. The VG4 AutoDome system 

determines which files it requires, and automatically selects a service pack file if its version is 

greater than the version installed in the AutoDome.

Note: When uploading a service pack to an AutoDome you can choose to install the files which 

are automatically selected, or skip a file by deselecting it. If you choose to deselect a file that 

is a newer version than the one already installed, you will receive a warning that skipping a 

particular file may cause system instability.

There is a specific order in which service pack files must be uploaded to the AutoDome. 

Before starting a firmware upgrade, note the current version of firmware of your AutoDome: 

Select the SETTINGS link, then click the Service link in the left pane, and select Version 

Information. 

The following table shows the order of file installation and offers descriptions for each file:

Firmware files and their function

1.

VIP_X: You must upload the vip_x_app1.fw file first, if the firmware service pack 

contains an upgrade to the current IP firmware. 

2.

System Controller (SC) Boot/VCA Boot: You must upload the SC/VCA Boot files if the 

version contained in the service pack is greater than the installed version. The boot files 

are stored in a separate Boot directory. Always check for and install these files before 

before installing the sytem configuration SC Main files.
Note: The SC Boot upload process erases the resident SC Main components, which 
completely disables the VG4 AutoDome. When you upload the SC Boot files the IP Web 

Server displays a message notifying the installer that the SC Main files must be 

reinstalled.

Vip_x_app1.fw

IP Communications Module Updates the IP Comms module firmware.

SCBootApp.g4i

200, 300, 500i

Updates the system controller boot firmware.

VCA_boot.g4i

500i

Updates PTZ camera Video Content Analysis 

firmware. Install this file during the installation 

of the SCBoot.g4i file.

SCMain.g4i

200, 300, 500i

Updates the system controller firmware.

VCA_app.g4i

500i

Updates PTZ camera Video Content Analysis 

firmware. Install this file during the installation 

of the SCMain.g4i file.

FPGA_SC.g4i

200, 300

Updates the FPGA chip.

FPGA_VCA.g4i

500i

Updates the FPGA chip.

language_Lang

200, 300, 500i

Uploads an additional language file for the VG4 

on-screen display menus.

CAUTION!  If a service pack contains an upgrade to the IP firmware file (Vip_x_app1.fw), you 

must upgrade the IP firmware before you perform any other firmware update. (For example, 

before uploading SCBootApp.g4i or SCMain.g4i).