When using own cards or reformat cards by using a PC with Windows** operating
system, it is not ensured, that the cards are formatted FAT16. Depending on the
memory size of the card, Windows** can format these to FAT12, FAT16 or FAT32
file system. The Poseidon will not work with other file systems than FAT16.
Avoid formatting the card by the use of a PC with Windows** operating
system!
No subdirectories are supported by the Poseidon!
All show files and configuration files must be placed in the root directory of the card.
Subdirectories are allowed, but cannot be found by the Poseidon-system.
There may be not more than 260 files located in the root directory. It is recommended
not to store more files as necessary on the card.
Only short filenames will be processed (8.3-format) by the Poseidon!
The Poseidon does not support long filenames.
The name of the files should be not longer than 8 characters plus the extension (for
example ILD).
When copying files to the card, both long and short filenames are created. The
Poseidon only reads the short names. The long names need additional space in
the root directory. To avoid losing space (and limiting maximum possible number of
files), the names should be kept as short as possible.
Short filenames are not case sensitive!
2.4.3 Reserved
Filenames
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Some filenames are reserved for device control. These files will be read out by the
Poseidon automatically and must NOT be deleted or renamed.
The following filenames are reserved:
CONFIG.DAT Contains output settings for the Poseidon.
FLASHMP.BIN Controls program for firmware update.
FWUP12C.BIN File for a specific firmware update. When this file is found, the Poseidon
automatically updates the firmware. After this procedure, this file will be deleted
automatically by the Poseidon.
2.4.4 Creating the Configuration file CONFIG.DAT
The free software tool inside the SD card, shipped together with every Poseidon, allows
the creation and modification of the configuration file. DMX-base address can be set
and every control parameter can be directed to a specific DMX-channel inside the group
of 16 channels. Also, DMX-control of every parameter can be disabled and a fixed value
can be set instead.
