ETC Echo Architectural Control Processor (ACP) v1.0.0 - Manual (Page 60)

55 Echo ACP Configuration Manual
Update Firmware
Firmware is the embedded software for the Echo Architectural Control Processor, dimming
engine, DALI and fluorescent option boards.
Echo ACP firmware is available from Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. and should be saved
to the root directory of your removable media for loading on the Echo ACP.
Step 1: Install a removable media device (either SD media card or USB flash drive), with
the firmware files loaded, into the correct slot on the front of the 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 “No” to abort and return to the
“File Operations” menu.
• Choose “Yes” to proceed with the
firmware update. The “Update Firmware”
menu lists available removable media for
selection.
Step 3: Scroll to select the media option that contains
the firmware update packet and press enter (
) to accept the selection. All
applicable firmware files that are available for uploading are displayed.
•
Echo ACP firmware package filename suffix is “*.efw”
• Folders, indicated in brackets “<text>”, may also display in the menu list.
Select the folder and press enter (
) to display the individual firmware files
stored within the selected folder. To return to the root directory scroll to select
<...> and press (
).
Step 4: Use the touch wheel to scroll and select the desired firmware update file. Press
enter (
) to accept the selection. If the update process fails for any reason, you
will be notified of the failure. Follow the instructions provided on the error dialogs.
If the update continues to fail, the display will cancel the update process and
return to the “Update Firmware” display for firmware package selection again.
The update process will automatically resume the update from the stage of
failure when a valid firmware file is detected on removable media.
C A U T I O N : Use caution when updating Echo ACP firmware. If reverting to an earlier version
of the Echo ACP firmware, previous versions may not support newer features and
the configuration data for those features will be lost. Please contact ETC
Technical Services for assistance as needed.
W A R N I N G : Do not remove media during this process. Doing so could damage your
media or prevent your system from operating properly.
Update Firmware
This operation causes
the controller to
reboot.
Do you want to
Continue?
No
Yes