ETC Unison Paradigm ACP Configuration Manual v2.1.2 - Manual (Page 19)

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Installation and User Interface Overview 14
Removable Media
USB Port
The Paradigm ACP includes a USB port for use with a flash drive, located on the front
panel. The USB flash drive is not included and can be purchased separately. A USB flash
drive can be used to store and load backup files of your architectural and dimming
configurations.
SD Media
The Paradigm ACP includes a Secure Digital (SD) media card slot located on the front
panel. The SD media card is not included and can be purchased separately. Use a
compatible SD card to store and load backup files of your architectural and dimming
configurations.
To insert a compatible SD card into the ACP SD card slot -
The SD card is small and rectangular in shape with a notched corner on the front right side.
Gently press the card into the slot, face side up with the notch on the right, until you hear
an audible click and the card end is flush with the front panel of the Paradigm ACP.
Reference the “File Operations Menu” for instructions to save or load configuration files.
To remove a compatible SD card from the ACP SD card slot -
Once the save or upload process is completed, gently press the end of the card until you
hear an audible click and the card releases from the slot.
Format the SD media card
Most SD media is pre-formatted with the correct file system. When needed you can format
the SD card yourself using a PC with Windows ® operating system or an Apple ® Macintosh ®
computer with a SD card reader. Reference the related operating system help for
instructions to format a SD media card.
Ethernet
Directly connect your PC with LightDesigner installed to the Ethernet port located on the
front panel of the Paradigm ACP for configuration file upload or download, firmware
updates, and live control features.
C A U T I O N : 2GB SD cards may utilize several different file storage systems. Some of these
systems are not compatible with the Paradigm ACP. It is recommended that 2GB
SD cards not be used with the Paradigm ACP.
The following related memory card types are incompatible with the Paradigm
ACP, even if they fit the form factor of the SD card slot:
•
Multimedia Memory (MMC) card
• miniSD card
• MicroSD card with or without adaptor
• Transflash card with adaptor