Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Kramer K-UPLOAD Guide Revision 2 Intended for Kramer Technical Personnel or external System Integrators. To check that you have the latest version, go to the DOWNLOADS section of our Web site at: http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/downloads.
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Introduction 1 Introduction This document describes the functionality of the K-UPLOAD application which can upload a multi-file package (*.kpt or a single file, such as *.kfw (firmware), *.rbf (FPGA binary) and so on, depending on the specific device) to a device. Kramer’s high quality machines usually require the uploading of several files, such as firmware version, FPGA version (sometimes more than one), different binary files, and so on.
Using the utility 3 Using the utility The following sections describe how to use K-UPLOAD. 1. Double click the K-UPLOAD desktop icon. The main screen appears: Figure 1: The Main Screen 2. Click the Connect button to connect to the machine. The connect dialog appears: Figure 2: Connect to the Machine 3. Select the connection method and click Connect.
Using the utility Figure 3: Communication Error Message Click CLOSE and then check that the network is functioning, that you used the correct communication method, that the required cables are connected and that the machine is powered. Click Connect. Figure 4: Save Device Properties 4.
Kramer Package Upload Process 4 Kramer Package Upload Process You can upload any of the following files: • KFW, KFWS : Firmware binary file • RBF: FPGA binary file • MF, MFS: Memory File • KPT: the Kramer Package that includes one or more files to upload to a specific unit You can also upload other files or add them to the KPT package; these files will upload via the LOAD command only if recognized by K-UPLOAD. 4.
Kramer Package Upload Process 3. Click Upload to upload the files. The following message appears: Figure 6: Device Upgrade Message 4. Click OK to start the upload process. Figure 7: File Upload The Upload area shows the file upload progress (which file number is uploaded of the total number of files.
Kramer Package Upload Process Figure 8: File Upload Progress 5. Upon completion of this process, you will be asked to restart the unit. Click Restart now: Figure 9: Restart the Unit The machine will restart and then power up. When the restart process is complete, the unit is updated.
System Security 5 System Security K-Upload can be security disabled or enabled: • If the system is security disabled, the upload process can be carried out without using any password • If the system is security enabled (by the administrator), you can enter K-Upload as a User or Administrator (password is required) Figure 10: K-Upload Log-in When logging in as an administrator (ADMIN) you can upload new firmware and change the device properties.
