Updating Software - Martin Professional MX-10 Extreme User Manual

Updating software

The latest MX-10 Extreme firmware is available from the support area of the Martin web site at www.martin.dk. It can
be installed via the serial data link using a supported Martin uploader such as the MP-2, or via a LightJockey 4064 ISA
DMX interface.
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 as you would connect a DMX controller and
perform a DMX mode upload as described in the uploader's documentation. There is no need to isolate the MX-10
Extreme fixtures from other types of fixture on the serial link.
When the upload is completed (and when booting up) the MX-10 Extreme performs a check-sum test of the flash
memory and then resets. If the firmware is corrupted a check-sum error (
fixture displays
In the unlikely event that a software upload is interrupted, the fixture must be powered off for at least 10 seconds to
force the check-sum test. You can repeat the DMX-mode upload as soon as
B O O T S E C T O R U P D A T E
If the normal update procedure fails or the software update notes call
for a boot-sector update, install new software as follows.
1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power.
2 Remove the front cover.
3 Remove the four screws that fasten the display assembly. Move
the display assembly out of the way to access the PCB.
4 The boot sector jumper is located next to the plug for the control
panel data cable. Move the jumper to the Init setting. Verify that
the Flash Write jumper is in the Enable position. See the
diagram on page 33.
5 Perform a boot-mode upload as described in the uploader
manual.
6 Disconnect the fixture from AC power. Move the jumper back to
the Lock setting.
7 Install the control panel and the front cover.
UP L d and is ready for a new DMX-mode upload.
Service
C S E R
) occurs. A few seconds later the
U P Ld is displayed.
Lock Init
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