Up-Download

  • Updated on Jul 7, 2023
  • Published on Jan 2, 2023
  • 2 minute(s) read
noticeNOTICE
Irreparable damage to the camera
If the camera ist powered down during firmware update it may get into a non-functional state. Recovery may not be possible.

The Up-/Download dialog allows you to Upload files from the PC to the Camera, for example, Camera Package files, as well as user sets. You can also download files from the camera to the PC. Supported file types and extensions depend on the camera type.

Uploading files to the camera

You can restore user settings, calibration files, and other file types which are previously downloaded from the camera. 

1. In the menu bar navigate to Tools. 

2. Click Up-/Download or use the hotkey Ctrl+D.		Up_Download_1
The Update/Download wizard opens.
3. Click Select Update File and select the file you want to upload and click Open.
4. GCT shows a warning message.
5. Check if the Type of your file corresponds to the selected category in Update.
6. Click Start Update. 
7. GCT shows a warning message.
8. Click Yes to start the Upload.
9. Check the text in the Info Box: If the update was successful, it contains a green confirmation message “Update is successfully completed”.		Up_Download_6
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Downloading files from the camera to the PC

Firmware files, as well as user sets and other file types, can be downloaded from the camera to the PC and saved to a file.

1. In the menu bar navigate to Tools. 

2. Click Up-/Download or use the hotkey Ctrl+D.
The Update/Download wizard opens.
1. Click Download and select your file in the drop-down menu.
2. Click Download to.
3. Select a folder, enter a file name, and then click Save.		Up_Download_4


Updating the firmware

  1. Download firmware from the Chromasens website or use the firmware file provided by Chromasens.

  1. Note the Device Package Version of the currently installed firmware displayed in the Device Control feature group.
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  1. In the menu bar navigate to Tools.
  2. Click Up-/Downloador use the hotkey Ctrl+Shift+D.
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The Update/Download wizard opens.

  1. Click Select Update File and select the Firmware Package file to upload and click Open.
NOTE: Firmware Package file 
For allPIXA evo select the allPIXAevo_listfile_......ini file.
For allPIXA neo select the allPIXAneo_listfile_.....ini file.

GCT shows a warning message.

  1. Check if the Update field shows the Firmware Package file type.
  2. Click Start Update.

GCT shows a warning message.

  1. Click Yes to start the Upload.
NOTE: Time for Update
Depending on the file size, firmware upload may take up to several minutes.
  1. Check the text in the Info Box: If the update was successful, it contains a green confirmation message “Update is successfully completed”.
NOTE: Update Status 
If the update was unsuccessful, do not switch off the camera, try to restore the previous state by uploading the correct file for the previously selected file type.


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  1. Power Cycle and Reconnect the camera
    NOTE: Power Cycle 
    It is recommended to disconnect the power supply for 30 seconds.

  1. Check the Device Package Version in the Device Control feature group to make sure that the camera successfully booted with the new firmware.


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