1. Open the VCI Configuration Program

  • Press Windows key + S and search for:
    SDconnect Toolkit or VCI Configuration Program

  • Alternatively:
    Go to C:\Program Files\SDconnect Toolkit\... and run Toolkit.exe

2. Select Your Device

  • Under "Connected Devices", your SDconnect number (e.g., 0000) should appear.

  • If it doesn’t show up: Connect the device via LAN and assign IP manually if needed.

3. Check the Current Firmware Version

  • Click on the device entry.

  • It will show the firmware version (e.g., “Firmware: 2.02”).

  • Compare this to the version found in:
    C:\Program Files\SDconnect Toolkit\UpdateData

4. Start the Firmware Update

  • In the menu, click "Software Update" or "Update".

  • Choose “Update” – the firmware from the installation folder will be used.

  • The update takes about 3–5 minutes.

  • The SDconnect display will show a progress bar.

5. Finalize

  • After completion, the device may show “Update successful”.

  • A reboot of the device may be required.

  • Now restart Xentry and test the connection again.