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Image recovery - Zenitel Devices based on iMX6

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This article describes how to flash a new image on Zenitel Devices based on iMX6 processor.

Requirements

  • Download and install VS-Tools.msi. The PC application VS-ProductUpgrade is a part of this package. This software runs both a TFTP server, and USB boot of target.
  • Access to the physical circuit board.
  • Software Image
  • A USB Micro plug cable.
  • PoE ethernet cable or local power.
USB Micro cable


Setup and connections

Principle connection.



Prepare the "VS-ProductUpgrade" application

  • Launch VS-ProductUpgrade application from Windows start menu (Start > Vingtor-Stentofon > VS-ProductUpgrade).
  1. Download the software image for Zenitel Devices based on iMX6. Image: vsff6-prod-8.2.3.3.zip
  2. Load the software image using the Open Software Image Archive button.
  3. Activate tab Production Programming
  4. Insert input fields Operator Name, Programming Device.
  5. Verify USB Operation is set to "Write all images (Recovery)


Your application should look something like below programming a IP Desktop Master Station:

The VS-ProductUpgrade application


Note icon
  • The Operator Name can be anything (only used in production)
  • Take care to select the correct Programming Device from drop down
  • To reselect Programming Device double click in the label "Programming Device"


  • The device cannot be powered from the USB connector. The procedure is
  1. Remove the back-cover
  2. Connect the the Micro-USB cable, it is located at the bottom, next to the microphone.
  3. In the PC application press the "USB Boot Target" button
  4. Power up the device (by connecting the PoE ethernet cable or local power).
  5. The station should now appear as an Unspecified device in the laptop
  6. Watch the Pop-up window for the progress. When the window disappears, the process is complete. Be aware, it sits at 99% for several minutes.
Progress window iMX6


  • Disconnect power and USB. Reconnect Power and verify that it starts normally.


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