Firmware Installation - Martin smartMAC User Manual

Firmware installation

Firmware (i.e. fixture software) updates are available from the Martin web site and can be installed via the
data link with a Martin upload device.
The following are required in order to install fixture software:
• The latest version of the smartMAC firmware in the form of an MU3 file, available for download from the
User Support Area of the Martin web site at http://www.martin.com/service
• The Martin Software Uploader application, version 5.0 or later, available for download from the User
Support Area of the Martin web site.
• A PC running Windows 2000/XP
• A PC-DMX interface supported by the Martin Software Uploader application (Martin Universal USB/DMX
Interface recommended).
Installing new fixture software
To install new software, connect a PC with the Martin Uploader application and the smartMAC fixture
software to the smartMAC's DMX input connector via a Martin Universal USB/DMX Interface box or similar
interface.
All the smartMACs that are powered on and connected to the DMX data link should accept the new
software. There is no need to isolate smartMACs from other types of fixture on the data link.
Normal upload
A smartMAC should automatically enter software upload mode when it is connected as described above. If
it does not, use
upload in Auto/DMX mode as described in the Uploader application help file.
If the display and control panel are unusable because the software has become corrupted, carry out a boot
mode upload (see below).
Boot mode upload
Carry out a boot mode upload only if the fixture software is totally corrupted (which is evident if the control
panel does not respond when power is applied) or if the software update notes call for a boot sector update.
To carry out a boot mode upload:
1. Disconnect the fixture from power.
2. Remove the right-hand side cover from the yoke to expose the main PCB (right-hand as seen from the
lampholder end of the fixture with the text on the lampholder the right way up).
3. See Figure 21. Locate the 6-pin DIP-switch on the PCB and move pin 6 to ON (boot mode upload
enable).
4. Reapply power, upload the software, and disconnect from power.
5. Move DIP-switch pin 6back to OFF (Normal) and reinstall the yoke side cover.
In a checksum error occurs when powering on after performing a boot mode upload, carry out a normal
upload as described above.
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in the control menu to prepare the fixture for the upload. Carry out the
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