ETC Echo Architectural Control Processor (ACP) v1.0.0 - Manual (Page 19)

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UI Overview and Installation 14
Removable Media
USB Port
The Echo 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 Echo 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 Echo 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.
Reset Switch
Reset the Echo ACP software and hardware by pressing the reset switch located on the
front panel of the unit. Access the reset switch using the tip of a ball point pen, or other
pointed object.
During a powered reset the dimming engine holds the levels for the last played preset or
event until the ACP has rebooted.
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 Echo ACP. It is recommended that 2GB SD
cards not be used with the Echo ACP.
The following related memory card types are incompatible with the Echo ACP,
even if they fit the form factor of the SD card slot:
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Multimedia Memory (MMC) card
• miniSD card
• MicroSD card with or without adaptor
• Transflash card with adaptor
reset switch