Mla/Mld Conversion Tool - Martin Audio MLA User Manual

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MLA/MLD Conversion Tool

The MLA and MLD use identical amplifier modules but require different firmware to be installed for correct operation. This utility
function is fairly obviously best performed back in the warehouse when a system is prepped but may be necessary in an
emergency if a module fails in an MLA and the only spare module is an MLD or vice versa. As with a Firmware upgrade, the
process involves placing a cabinet into Boot Mode, deleting the currently installed Firmware and re-flashing the module with
new Firmware. Whilst a conversion is taking place the module is in just as venerable a state as for a firmware upgrade so exactly
the same precautions need to be taken. Make absolutely certain that the mains feed will not be interrupted. Use a hard-wired
network connection and make sure that you have minimised the possibility of any cables being disconnected.
To use the tool your Vu-Net project cannot have any devices already in the System Diagram so either delete all devices (making
sure you save your project first) or better still start a new project. Select the MLA/MLD Conversion tool from the Tools menu,
you will see an 'Operation in progress' window while Vu-Net scans the U-Net network for all connected MLA or MLD in a similar
way to a Device Discovery;-
The following Window will appear once the scan is completed;-
All devices will be listed showing their unique name the network IP and ID plus the firmware presently installed. Click on the
cabinet you wish to convert, the Conversion Tool can only change one cabinet at a time although it is unlikely you will need to
do more than one in most situations. If you select an MLA you will have the option to convert to MLD and vice versa. In this
example we will convert the last MLA in the list (MLA-049) to an MLD. Once the box is selected click 'Convert to MLD'. You will
see a window asking you to confirm which Firmware version you would like to use. Generally there will not be a choice but if
there are still older firmware versions installed you have the option to down-grade to the older version;-
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