Firmware updates
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Firmware updates
The latest Exterior 600 firmware 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 (in Version 5.5):
• DABS1
• 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:
If you are using an intermediate control system such as the
Martin Lighting Director (MLD) and the Martin Matrix, this 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.
When updating firmware, be sure to read the release notes to familiarize
yourself with any changes in functionality or any special instructions.
Note:
Some firmware releases may require a boot mode upload, or a
boot sector update. In order to prepare the Exterior 600 for this,
a jumper inside the fixture must be set. In these cases, follow
the procedure in “When the fixture is not responding (boot
mode & boot sector upload)” on page 62.
Normal updates (DMX/Auto mode
upload)
To update fixture software, connect an upload device to the fixture as with a
DMX controller and perform a DMX mode upload as described in the upload
device’s documentation. There is no need to isolate the Exterior 600s from
other types of fixtures on the serial data link.
When the upload is completed (and when booting up) the Exterior 600
performs a check-sum test of the memory and then resets.
Summary of Contents for Exterior 600
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