Martin Companion is the unified firmware upload tool compatible with all Martin lighting fixtures for maximal ease of use. The Martin Companion application synchronizes with Martin’s firmware library over the Internet, so gone are the days of browsing the support pages to find the latest fixture firmware.
Compatible with all Martin lighting fixtures including MAC, ERA, ELP, RUSH & Exterior
Robust upload cable to connect fixture with computer
Automatic online synchronization of firmware library
Optional export for fixture update via USB memory device or P3 System Controller
Optional export for Atmospheric Effects machine update via Epsilon 5 AVR Programmer
FEATURES:
Compatible with all Martin light fixture ranges including MAC, ERA, ELP, RUSH & Exterior
Automatic online synchronization of firmware library
Robust Martin Companion Cable to connect fixture with computer
Martin Companion Application downloaded free of charge from Martin website
Optional export for fixture update via USB memory device or P3 System Controller
Optional export for Atmospheric Effects machine update via Epsilon 5 AVR Programmer
SPECIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL
Length: 68 mm (2.7 in.)
Width: 29 mm (1.2 in.)
Height: 17 mm (0.7 in.)
Weight: 99 g (3.5 oz.)
CONTROL/USER INTERFACE
Configuration and management: Martin Companion Software
Device status: 3 x status LEDs (USB, DMX & Status)
CONSTRUCTION
Housing: Plastic
Protection rating: IP20
Non-domestic use in dry location only
CONNECTIONS
Computer Interface: USB 2.0
DMX/RDM data: 1 x 5-pin locking XLR
ELECTRICAL
Power Rating: 5 VDC over USB
Maximum current draw: 150 mA
THERMAL
Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 50° C (122° F)
Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): 0° C (32° F)
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC running Windows 7 SP1, 8.1 or 10 (32 and 64-bit)
Intel Core (or better) processor
1024 MB (or more) RAM
1 GB (or more) available hard disk space
Display with 1280 x 1024 (or higher) resolution
USB 1.1 (or higher) port for Martin USB-DMX hardware interface
Full administrator rights on PC
APPROVALS
EMC: CAN ICES-3 U(B) / NMB-3 (B)
SUPPORTED FIXTURES*
Firmware Upload via DMX Cable:
- All products from Martin MAC, ERA, ELP, RUSH and Exterior ranges
- Select products from Martin VDO range
Firmware Export and Upload into Fixture via USB stick:
- Select products from Martin MAC and ERA ranges
Firmware Export and Upload into Fixture via P3 System Controller:
- All products from Martin VDO and VC ranges
- Select products from Martin MAC and Exterior ranges
Firmware Export and Upload into Fixture via Epsilon 5 AVR Programmer:
- Atmospheric Effects in Martin JEM, Magnum and RUSH ranges
*Detailed Overview can be found here.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Martin Companion Cable: P/N 91616091
Martin Companion Software: free download from martin.com
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