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1. You have two 10/100-BaseT network connections at your desk. You will probably
need an Ethernet hub in order to have multiple 10/100-T connections. One is for your
PC (do not use wireless LAN) and the other is for your VeEX unit.
2. All software you will need to program your unit/s is located temporarily on the VeEX
website under a hidden link: http://www.veexinc.com/Secure/securerelease.html
Later all software tools and software will be accessible via the VeEX Extranet.
3. Your PC has the “.net” from Microsoft installed. If not, please download and install.
This patch is available on the VeEX secure website (as above) for download
4. Depending on the VPAL unit you need to upgrade or program, download, unzip and
install the applicable Reveal software Tool on your PC.
Reveal MX for programming or upgrading MX100
Reveal BX for programming or upgrading BX100A
Reveal CX for programming or upgrading CX100/E, CX150/E
Note: Please use Reveal CX Euro when upgrading CX100E and CX150E
5. Download the most recent product software for your unit. Make a habit of checking
the website periodically for the latest software versions – this will ensure your
BX100A, MX100, or CX100/E, CX150/E demo units always have the latest and
greatest software version.
6. Save the software to your PC. Reveal automatically creates a “My Veex files” folder
in My Documents - We suggest you save the software to the software folder with a
date code to distinguish between different versions. Please un-zip the file prior to
installation and remember where this file is located if you create another path.
7. The “Softupdate” firmware procedure is now integrated into Reveal under the Tools
function. You need to perform a softupdate when upgrading from Version 1.x.x. to
Version 2.x.x or Version 3.x.x. and before upgrading the software.
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Step A: Connecting the VeEX VPAL100 unit to your PC or Network.
1. If your Office network supports Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP)
with dynamic IP Address assignment, proceed as follows;
� Power up your unit and attach the AC charger – important.
� Connect the 10/100 Base-T port of your unit to your network.
� Connect your PC to the same network.
� Tap on “Tools”.
� Tap on “IP Tools”.
� Under “Setup”, Select IP Address: DHCP, DNS: Auto, VLAN: Off.
� Tap on “Connect”. Wait until the unit shows;
� DHCP: PASS
� IP: PASS
� Gateway: PASS
� DNS: PASS
� A green IP icon is displayed at the top of screen.
� Please take a note of the IP address shown on the second line of the display
- this is your unit’s IP address. You might need this IP address to connect if
the Reveal software doesn’t automatically detect your unit.
2. If your Network does not support DHCP, or you are at home or traveling,
you can connect your PC directly to the unit as follows;
Connect PC and the VeEX unit with an Ethernet cable – you can use either a normal or
cross over cable. Ensure your PC’s Wireless adapter (802.11B/G) is turned off because
this sometimes causes conflicts. Disabling any Firewall software temporarily is also
recommended but not mandatory.
Configure your PC with a static IP address and configure the MX, BX or CX with an IP
address on the same subnet – Refer to following example
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On your PC: On the MX, BX or CX:
Go to LAN connection Properties Go to “Tools” (RHS bottom corner, Main Menu)
Select TCP/IP, and Properties Select “IP Tools”
Select “Use the following IP address” Under Setup/Network select IP address static
Enter, 192.168.0.69 (for example) For Local IP enter: 192.168.0.76 (for example)
For the subnet enter 255.255.255.0 Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Leave the DNS fields blank Gateway: 192.168.0.69 (IP address of the PC)
Turn off DNS and VLAN
Press Connect
Step B: Installing the software into your unit.
1. Launch the applicable Reveal Software on your PC.
Important - If you are upgrading from one major version to another e.g. 1.x.x to
2.x.x or 3.x.x. select the “Tools” function at the top of the screen and perform the
Softupgrade first – the utility will detect your unit automatically and proceed with
the firmware upgrade – see below. Do this before using the “Connect” function!
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If you are upgrading within the same software version e.g. 2.0.11 to 2.0.17, then
select the “Connect” function and proceed as outlined below.
2. A pop box with IP addresses will be visible when you select the “Connect” function -
Select your unit’s IP address and select OK. The software will now connect to your
unit. If the software does not detect your unit, enter the IP address manually.
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3. Select the software section and “Check Test Set” – a description of your unit’s
software and options will appear – see example below (MX100).
4. Select “Upgrade” which is the utility that will upload software to your unit. Use the
“Change Folder” function at the bottom of the screen to browse for the applicable
software file. Once the software is located, select the file for your unit.
Note:
Please be careful - You must select the right software! After selection, the
download process starts immediately. If you happen to select the wrong software
file, do not power down the unit because that will corrupt the upgrade process –
rather wait until the upgrade is complete and then retry with the correct software.
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When in the upgrade process, your unit’s screen will turn dark – this is normal.
Your unit will display “Softupgrade in progress, don’t disconnect the Set!”
The download process will take 20-25 minutes. Do not disconnect your test set as
this will corrupt the upgrade process.
5. After the PC software and Test set indicates the process is finished, select complete
and the unit will reboot automatically. As an added precaution you can power down
the unit once more but this should not be necessary. Power up the unit and wait until
the main screen is shown and initialization process is completed. Your unit is now
upgraded and ready to go.
6. Verify that the new software has been uploaded to the unit using either the Reveal
Software Check Test Set Feature or by checking the unit itself. Go to Main Menu,
“Settings, and “About”
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END OF PROCEDURE
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