Martin Professional Ego X4, User Manual

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28 Ego X Series user manual
F I R M W A R E U P D A T E S
The factory installed software version is indicated on the serial number
label.
The latest software is available from the support area of the Martin web
site at http://www.martin.com. It can be installed using an MP-2, or via a
PC serial data link using a hardware interface supported by the Software
Uploader shareware (also available from the Martin web site). The
following devices are currently supported (software version 5.5):
• DABS 1 (presently available with the MUM software package)
• ShowDesigner PCI DMX Interface Card (2048 channel version)
• LightJockey PCI DMX Interface Card (512 and 2048 channel versions)
• LightJockey PCMCIA DMX Interface
• LightJockey 4064 ISA DMX Interface Card (DJ and Club versions)
Note: Intermediate control systems such as the Martin Lighting Director
(MLD) and the Martin Matrix must be bypassed when updating fixture
software via the DMX link. These systems do not relay the update code
correctly because it is not a DMX-compliant signal.
N o r m a l u p d a t e
To update fixture software, connect an upload device to the fixture just like
a DMX controller and perform a DMX mode upload as described in the
uploader’s documentation.
When the upload is completed (and when booting up) the fixture performs
a check-sum test of the memory and then resets.
In the unlikely event that a software upload is interrupted, the fixture must
be powered off for at least 10 seconds to force a check-sum test. You can
then repeat the DMX-mode upload. If an error occurs and the fixtures do
not reset, data was interrupted or corrupted during transmission. Perform
a boot mode upload as described below.
B o o t m o d e u p l o a d
If the normal software upload procedure does not work, or if the software
update notes call for a boot mode update, the fixture can be forced into
boot mode for software uploading by setting a jumper on the PCB. This
should cure any software problems that may be preventing successful
upload.