ETC P-ACP User Manual

63 Paradigm Architectural Control Processor Configuration Manual
Update Firmware
Firmware is the embedded software for the Paradigm architectural control processor,
dimming engine, and DALI and fluorescent option boards. Firmware is available from
Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. and should be saved to the root directory of your
removable media for loading on the Paradigm ACP.
Step 1: Install a removable media device (either SD media card or USB flash drive) into
the correct slot on the front of the ACP. You may have both media types installed
at the same time if desired.
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 cancel the update
operation. The display returns to the “File
Operations” menu. Pressing the back
( ) button is similar to selecting “No”.
• Choose “Yes” to proceed with the update.
The “Update Firmware” menu lists all
available removable media for selection.
When both media types are installed and
available, both are present in the display, otherwise only the available media
type is displayed.
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.
• Valid firmware package filenames are indicated similar to
“PACP.firmware.pfw”.
• 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.
Step 5: If the update process fails for any reason, you will be notified of the failure.
• If the update continues to fail, the display will cancel the update process and
return to the “Update Firmware” display for firmware package selection. The
update process will automatically resume the update from the stage of failure
when a valid firmware file is detected on removable media.
CAUTION:
Use caution when updating firmware. If reverting to an earlier version of the
Paradigm ACP firmware, understand that 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 architectural
configuration version. ETC does not normally recommend updating your system
software. Please contact ETC Technical Services for assistance as needed.
WARNING:
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?
Yes
No

ETC P-ACP Specifications

General

Brand	ETC
Model	P-ACP
Category	Controller
Language	English