Martin MAC Allure Wash PC User Manual page 16

Important! Do not switch the fixture off or disconnect the source of the firmware during an update, or the
firmware will be corrupted.
Installing using a USB memory device
The following are required in order to install firmware using a USB memory device:
• The MAC Allure Wash PC '.BANK' firmware update file, available for download from the Martin website at
www.martin.com.
• A USB memory stick or other USB memory device with the update file copied from a PC into the USB
stick's root directory.
To install the MAC Allure Wash PC firmware:
1. Download the '.BANK' firmware file from the MAC Allure Wash PC area at www.martin.com, read the
firmware release notes carefully to check for any instructions or warnings, and copy the firmware file to
the root directory of a USB stick.
2. Disconnect the data link from the MAC Allure Wash PC.
3. Insert the USB stick into the MAC Allure Wash PC's USB host socket. The fixture should recognize the
USB stick and illuminate the display. If the fixture does not recognize the USB stick, navigate to
SERVICE
4. AVAILABLE FIRMWARE will appear in the display. You can now scroll through the firmware versions
available.
5. To install a firmware version, select it and press Enter. The MAC Allure Wash PC asks you to confirm
installation of the new firmware. Press Enter to confirm and press Menu to exit without confirming.
6. Allow the fixture to install the firmware and reboot. Do not remove the USB stick until the fixture has
successfully rebooted.
7. Remove the USB stick. The newly-installed firmware version will now be displayed in the
INFORMATION menu.
8. Reconnect the data link.
9. If you have installed a new firmware version, check the MAC Allure Wash PC area of www.martin.com to
see whether an updated version of this User Guide is available for the new firmware.
Fixture information and settings are not affected when you upload new firmware to the fixture.
Installing using a PC running Martin Companion
The following are required in order to install firmware using a PC:
• A Windows PC running the latest version of the Martin Companion software suite (available for download
free of charge from the Martin website at www.martin.com).
• The MAC Allure Wash PC firmware file, which the Martin Companion application will download
automatically when you run Martin Companion on a PC with an Internet connection.
• The Martin Companion Cable USB-DMX hardware interface, available from your Martin supplier by
ordering P/N 91616091.
To install the MAC Allure Wash PC firmware:
1. Connect your PC to the Internet and launch the Martin Companion application. The application will
automatically download the latest Martin fixture firmware from the Martin website.
2. Read the firmware release notes carefully to check for any instructions or warnings.
3. Connect the Martin Companion Cable hardware interface to your PC and to the DMX link. Any fixtures
on the DMX link that are powered on will automatically recognize that Martin Companion has been
connected.
4. Carry out a firmware upload from within the Martin Companion application (see the application's help
files if necessary). Do not disconnect the Martin Companion cable until the upload is complete.
Installing from a P3 controller
To install firmware in the MAC Allure Wash PC from a Martin P3 controller, you must first download the
latest MAC Allure Wash PC firmware file from the MAC Allure Wash PC of the Martin website at
www.martin.com and then import the firmware into the P3 controller. You can then use the P3 controller to
upload the firmware to all the fixtures on the network that are powered on.
When you import new firmware into a P3 controller, it will automatically recognize old firmware in fixtures
and suggest a firmware update.
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USB in the control panel.
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