How To Use; Screen Specifications - Kenwood NXR-1700 Function Reference

20 MULTI LOADER / 20.2 How to Use

20.2 How to Use

A system administrator can write firmware to multiple repeaters by using the Multi Loader.
In the Multi Loader, the timing of the firmware transfer and the timing of when the repeater starts up with the
transferred firmware can be specified. In addition, the operation of the repeater can be continued without stopping the
service even while the firmware is being transferred; therefore, the following operations can be performed by the Multi
Loader:
 A system administrators can perform the firmware transfer in advance even while the system is in operation. At
this time, the system continues operation with the old firmware without stopping the service. Then, by making a
firmware switch request using night time, etc. when the usage of the system settles down, the firmware that has
been transferred in advance can be activated and the repeater can be operated with the new firmware.
 In the unlikely event that a firmware specification error occurs, because the repeater does not switch to the new
firmware unless a firmware switch request is executed, the firmware transfer can be performed again if the
firmware switch request has not been executed.
 The Multi Loader can perform various operations collectively to multiple repeaters individually. Therefore, for
example, after the firmware has been transferred to all the repeaters in the system, a firmware switch request can
be partially made to the repeaters to make some parts of the system run with the new firmware.
 The repeater manages a reboot and firmware switch separately. Therefore, if the firmware transfer is complete
and the repeater is waiting for a firmware switch request and an unintended reboot occurs due to a momentary
interruption or power failure, the repeater starts up with the old firmware.

20.3 Screen Specifications

In the main screen of the Multi Loader, the firmware and a target repeater are configured, and the firmware transfer,
Reactivation, and Status Request can be performed.
FUNC (E)/ Ver 2.00
Figure 20-2 Main Screen
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