Update firmware

To update the firmware on a VTAP reader:

1. Copy the firmware image file vtapware.dat to the VTAP mass storage device. (It will be called firmware.dat for VTAP100 if the hardware version is v4 or earlier. You can identify the hardware revision if you Check status in BOOT.TXT or use the ?b command over a serial interface.)

   Note: Configuration is exactly the same for VTAP50 and VTAP100, but the firmware files are specific to the type and version of VTAP reader and not interchangeable.

2. Reboot the device, either by using the ?REBOOT command over a serial interface, by briefly disconnecting power, or using the Reboot command in a command.txt file.

   There will be a delay of a couple seconds when the VTAP reader boots up again and performs the update, then it will continue to operate as normal.

3. You can Check status in BOOT.TXT to see if the firmware version is as you expect.

If the new firmware does not work, follow steps in Hardware reset to use previous firmware.