TKSA 60/80 Alignment Tools Firmware Installation Procedure

This document details important firmware installation instructions not described in the product user manual.

Overview
This document details the following procedures:
Installing your alignment system firmware - this may be necessary for firmware upgrades or if the
firmware must be reinstalled for any reason.
Installing the measuring units calibration files this may be necessary to update the calibration data
for your measuring units or as part of setting up with a new pair of measuring units.
Installing language packs some languages are available as language packs that are installed via a USB
storage device plugged into the display unit.
Refer to the appropriate section for each procedure.

Installing the Alignment OS Loader Software

Software Installation Overview
Step 1 - Acquire the installation file.
Step 2 - Install the Alignment OS Loader on the host PC.

Step 1 Acquire the Installation File

To install the Alignment OS Loader software, use the installation file Alignment OS
Loader_v#.#.####.msi provided on a CD, or downloaded from the SKF website using the link
provided.

Step 2 Install the Alignment OS Loader on the host PC

Double-click the Alignment OS Loader_v#.#.####.msi file. An installation wizard launches.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Alignment OS loader. This will install two different
programs:
Create OS Update Media - This software should be used to create a USB drive to
perform a firmware update (recommended).
Update OS(Direct) - This software should be used to perform a firmware
update using the ActiveSync connection.

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Firmware Update Using Removable Media (Recommended)
This procedure details steps necessary to upgrade your alignment system firmware using removable media.

CAUTION!
The installation procedure removes all stored jobs from the display unit.
When prompted by the alignment OS loader application, click Yes to back up reports during the
installation. The reports and alignment jobs are automatically restored to the unit at the end of the
firmware installation process.

Requirements
The following items are required to complete this procedure:
Alignment display unit to be updated
Measuring units TKSA HA and HB
A USB flash drive

Firmware Installation Overview

Step 1 Create removable media update.
Step 2 Install update on display unit.

Step 1 Create removable media update

From the PC, select Start / All Programs / SKF / Alignment / Create OS Update Media. The SKF
OS Update Media Creator application will then launch.

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 Insert a USB drive into an available USB port on the computer.
If you have data on the USB drive that needs to be removed to create space for the
firmware update, click the format before copying checkbox. This will delete all data
residing on the removable media.
Select the removable memory from the drop down menu. To begin creating the update media,
confirm there is now an image of a check in a green circle visible on the screen. Click the Start
button to create the OS firmware update on the chosen media.

When the process has completed, a dialog box displays on the screen; click OK to proceed.

When the firmware updater is installed on the removable media, the text on the screen will change
to display Created Successfully. In addition, a picture of a USB drive being inserted into an
alignment display unit will display.

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Step 2 - Install update on display unit
To begin the update process, users of v1.4 and above should use method 1, all other users should
use method 2:
Method 1 - Navigate to the Home screen on the alignment display unit. Insert the removable
media into the display unit. An Update detected on USB device, install?
message displays; select Yes to begin.

Method 2 - Insert the USB drive into the alignment display unit that requires upgrading.
Simultaneously press and hold the 2, 7, 8 and 9 buttons on the keypad to restart
the display unit.

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 The firmware update application launches on the alignment display unit. Press the Ok button to
proceed.

The unit prompts whether reports should be backed up. Select either Yes or No to continue.

The unit prompts whether to update the measuring unit firmware. Select Yes or No to proceed.

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 If Yes is selected, make sure that the measuring units are switched on and have fresh
batteries.
If No is selected, the alignment system will not operate until the measuring unit firmware has
been updated. This can be carried out after the update process has completed by following
steps detailed in the Measuring Units Firmware Upgrade section (page 12).
The measuring unit updater will connect to each measuring unit individually to perform the update.

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 When the update is complete, the measuring unit will turn off. Turn the measuring unit back on.
The firmware version of both measuring units will then be confirmed, allowing the update process
to proceed.

When the firmware update process is complete, an image appears showing a USB drive being
removed.

Remove the removable media and then press Ok. The display unit will reboot to complete the
Upgrade process.
After a successful completion, your display unit is up-to-date with the latest shaft alignment firmware. If the
measuring unit firmware update was carried out, the measuring unit firmware will now have the latest
firmware installed. Any previously licensed features are still licensed, and calibration data is restored
automatically.

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Upgrade Using ActiveSync Connection (Direct)
This procedure details steps necessary to reinstall or upgrade your display units firmware using a wired
connection to the computer. If the Firmware Update Using Removable Media section has already been carried
out, this process can be skipped.

CAUTION!
The installation procedure removes all stored jobs from the display unit.
When prompted by the Alignment OS Loader application, click Yes to backup reports during the
installation. The reports and alignment jobs are automatically restored to the unit at the end of the
Firmware Installation process.

Prerequisite Knowledge
Before performing this procedure, you should be familiar with:
How to connect the display unit to your PC
You should also be familiar with personal computers (PC), the Windows Operating System (OS) and should
know how to use Windows Explorer to browse folders.

First Time Connection to PC

The procedures in this document require a USB connection between your alignment display unit and host PC.
If you have not previously connected to your display unit, you should first verify that ActiveSync (Windows XP)
or Mobile Device Centre (Win 7) is installed on your PC. If it is not, you must download and install it. There are
also specific drivers that must be installed for communication with the display unit (see below for details).
Installing ActiveSync, or Mobile Device Centre
To download a free version of Microsoft ActiveSync (XP) or Mobile Device Centre (Win 7) and for details on how
to use them, contact the Microsoft Corporation via their website at www.microsoft.com. Run the installation
program and follow the on-screen instructions.
Once installed, you must configure ActiveSync or Mobile Device Centre to communicate through the USB port.
To do so, select the File menus Connection Settings option and enable the Allow USB connection option.
USB Drivers for Alignment Display Unit
To facilitate communication between the display unit and a host PC, you must first install specific Windows
driver files onto the host PC.
To install the driver files:
Run the SKF USB Driver Installer v#.##.###.msi installer from the Product CDs USB Driver folder to
copy the driver files to the PC in a known location.

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 Once installed, connect the display unit to the PC using the TKSA60/80-USBCABLE.
When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears on the PC, click Cancel.
Then on the PC, run the driver installer located at Start/All Programs/SKF/USB Driver/Install.
Follow the on screen instructions to install the new USB drivers. When the following message appears,
select Continue Anyway (Windows XP) or Install the driver software anyway (Win 7).

Turn the display unit on and connect the display unit to the host PC using the TKSA60/80-USBCABLE.

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Microsoft ActiveSync or Mobile Device Centre launches and asks to Set Up a Partnership. Select No and click
Next. ActiveSync displays its Connected dialog. The required drivers are now installed and the display unit is
able to communicate with the host PC.

Firmware Installation using ActiveSync

Requirements
The following items are required to complete this procedure:
Alignment display unit to be updated
USB cable TKSA60/80-USBCABLE (provided with your Alignment kit)
Firmware installation files (on CD or from internet download)

Firmware Installation Overview

Step 1 - Establish an ActiveSync connection between the host PC and the display unit.
Step 2 - Follow the Installation Procedure to run the installation files.

Step 1 Establish an ActiveSync Connection between the host PC and the display
unit
Connect the display unit to the host PC using the TKSA60/80-USBCABLE.
If you have not previously established an ActiveSync connection with the Display unit, refer to the
First Time ActiveSync Use section, earlier in this document.
Microsoft ActiveSync launches and asks to Set Up a Partnership. Click No and then click Next.
The ActiveSync Connected dialog displays.

Step 2 - Installation Procedure

From the PC, select Start / All Programs / SKF / Alignment / Update OS(Direct). The Alignment
OS Loader application opens and automatically begins installing the firmware onto the display unit.

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During the installation, the display unit will reboot several times and multiple screens display. Disrupting or
disconnecting the display unit from the PC will cause the installation procedure to terminate.
If the following message box displays, then the ActiveSync connection with the unit must be re-established.

ActiveSync should automatically connect to the unit. You may need to wait several seconds.
If ActiveSync does not automatically connect to the unit, then try the following:
Disconnect and re-connect the USB cable.
Power the unit off and on again.
Perform a soft reboot (hold down the 2-7-8-9 keys simultaneously).
Click Yes to continue with the installation.
You are prompted to back up reports and stored jobs. If you choose to backup this data, it is automatically
restored later in the firmware installation process. Any data not backed up is erased.

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 When complete, the Alignment OS Loader displays a message, indicating firmware installation is
complete. Click OK.

CAUTION!
Do not disconnect the display unit from the computer until you see the message that the firmware
installation process is complete. Disconnecting the display unit too early can result in loss of
calibration files, license files, user preferences, reports or saved jobs.

Click Exit to close the Alignment OS Loader.

After a successful installation, your display unit is up-to-date with the latest shaft alignment firmware. Any
previously licensed features are still licensed, and calibration data is restored automatically. The date, time and
time zone are also set to match your computers current settings.

Measuring Units Firmware Upgrade

The display unit firmware contains a firmware upgrade for the measuring units which can be updated via the
wireless link between the display unit and the measuring units. This procedure details the steps necessary to
upgrade your measuring units firmware.

Prerequisite Knowledge
Before performing this procedure, you should be familiar with:
How to use the display unit user interface
How to power on the measuring units
This information can be found in the Alignment Tools User Manual.

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Requirements
The following items are required to complete this procedure:
Alignment display unit with updated firmware (as detailed in previous section)
Measuring units TKSA HA and HB

Firmware Installation Overview

The firmware installation / upgrade procedure follows these general steps:
Step 1 - Power on display unit and measuring units.
Step 2 - Load measuring units settings screen on display unit.
Step 3 - Perform firmware upgrade over wireless link.

Step 1 Power on display unit and measuring units

Power on the display unit and the measuring units and ensure that a wireless connection is
established. Refer to the Alignment Tools User Manual for details.

CAUTION!
The upgrade process can take a while to complete, so it is important that the display unit and the
measuring units have good battery levels before initiating the upgrade process.

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Step 2 Load measuring units settings screen on display unit
Browse to the settings screen and select the measuring units option from the action panel on the
right hand side of the screen.

Step 3 Perform firmware upgrade over wireless link

When the measuring units setting screen is loaded, a message displays automatically, prompting
you to upgrade the measuring unit.

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 Press Yes to initiate the upgrade process for measuring unit A. Once the upgrade process has been
initiated, the following progress message will be displayed:

CAUTION!
Do not power down the display unit or measuring units during the upgrade process.

When the update process is complete, the measuring unit automatically shuts off and the progress message
disappears. The process then repeats for measuring unit B. Once this is complete, power on both measuring
units and confirm that the correct firmware version displays for the measuring units when they connect to the
display unit.

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Installing Calibration Files
The display unit firmware contains a function that allows users to install or update calibration files for the
measuring units using a USB storage device. This procedure details the steps necessary to update your
calibration.

Prerequisite Knowledge
Before performing this procedure, you should be familiar with:
How to use the display unit user interface
Display unit connectors
This information can be found in the Alignment Tools User Manual.

Requirements
The following items are required to complete this procedure:
Alignment display unit
USB storage device
Calibration install tool (on CD or from internet download)
Measuring units calibration file (InclinometerCalib####-####.xml)

Calibration Installation Overview

The installation procedure follows these general steps:
Step 1 - Copy files to USB storage device.
Step 2 - Connect USB storage device to display unit.

Step 1 Copy files to USB storage device

Copy the calibration file and the contents of the Calibration Tool folder from the Product CD to the
root directory of a USB storage device.
All files must be placed in the USB device's root directory or the device will not be able to read them
properly.

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Step 2 Connect USB storage device to display unit
With the Home screen displayed, connect the USB storage device to the USB A connector on the
display unit. Select Yes when prompted to install.

The display unit reboots and starts installing the calibration data. The following screen displays
when the calibration install is complete. Follow the on screen prompt:

When the splash screen of the display unit displays, the installation process is complete.

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Installing Language Packs
Additional languages not included as standard are distributed as language packs that are installed using a USB
storage device that is inserted into the display unit. This procedure details the steps necessary to install an
additional language using a language pack.

Prerequisite Knowledge
Before performing this procedure, you should be familiar with:
How to use the display unit user interface
Display unit connectors
This information can be found in the Alignment Tools User Manual.

Requirements
The following items are required to complete this procedure:
Alignment display unit
USB storage device
Relevant language pack (obtained from local sales unit or internet download)

Installation Overview
The installation procedure follows these general steps:
Step 1 - Extract files to USB storage device.
Step 2 - Connect USB storage device to display unit.

Step 1 Extract files to USB storage device

Run the self-extraction .zip executable and select the root directory of a USB storage device as the
extraction location.

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Step 2 Connect USB storage device to display unit
With the Home screen displayed, connect the USB storage device to the USB A connector on the
display unit. Select Yes when prompted to install.

The display unit reboots and starts installing the language pack. The following screen displays
when the install is complete. Follow the on screen prompt:

When the splash screen of the display unit displays, the installation process is complete.

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