ETC Unison Paradigm ACP Configuration Manual v2.1.2 - Manual (Page 67)

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Update Firmware
The Update Firmware menu provides the ability to update embedded software (firmware)
to the P-ACP and/or connected stations.
• The firmware package for the P-ACP includes supporting firmware for the processor,
dimming engine, and DALI and Fluorescent Option boards.
• The firmware package for Stations includes supporting firmware for connected
Wireless Access Stations and Handheld Dock Stations. Firmware updates to Paradigm
Touchscreens must be installed from removable media.
Firmware files are available from Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. and should be saved to
the root directory of your removable media for loading.
Step 1: If updating firmware to the Paradigm ACP or a Paradigm Touchscreen, install a
removable media device (either SD media card or USB flash drive), with the
firmware files loaded onto the root directory of the device, into the media slot on
the front of the Paradigm ACP.
Step 2: Scroll to select “Update Firmware” from the “File Operations” menu and press
enter (
). An “Update Firmware” dialog displays for your action.
• Choose “P-ACP Firmware” to proceed
with the firmware update for the Paradigm
ACP. The “Update Firmware” menu lists
the available removable media for
selection. Skip to Step 3.
• Choose “Station Firmware” to proceed
with the firmware update for a connected
Touchscreen station or wireless
accessory station.
•
When updating a Touchscreen, select the station from the list, then skip
to Step 3.
• When updating a wireless accessory, such as the Docking Station or
Wireless Access Station, select the station to update from the available
stations in the list. The firmware will begin loading to the station. When
finished, a message displays “Successfully sent firmware to station”.
Select (OK). The display returns to the “File Operations” menu.
C A U T I O N : Use caution when updating Paradigm ACP firmware. If reverting to an earlier
version of the Paradigm ACP firmware, previous versions may not support newer
features and the configuration data for those features will be lost.
The Paradigm ACP firmware version must match the LightDesigner version.
Please contact ETC Technical Services for assistance as needed.
N o t e : When updating firmware to wireless accessories, such as the Wireless Access
Station or Docking Station, the firmware is sent from the Paradigm ACP. Update
the firmware for the Paradigm ACP first then update the connected stations.
N o t e : When Docking and Wireless Access Stations are detected to be running older
software, a Batch Update option will be provided for selection at the top of the
menu list.
The Batch Update process updates all discovered Docks that are connected over
Ethernet, regardless of which Processor the Dock is associated with.
Update Firmware
This operation causes
the controller to
reboot.
Select update option
Cancel
Station Firmware
P-ACP Firmware