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SOFTWARE UPLOADER 1
User Manual
Professional Entertainment Technology
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© 2013 Martin Professional A/S. Information subject to change without notice. Martin
Professional A/S and all affiliated companies disclaim liability for any injury, damage, direct
or indirect loss, consequential or economic loss or any other loss occasioned by the use of,
inability to use or reliance on the information contained in this manual. The Martin logo, the
RUSH by Martin logo, the RUSH by Martin name, the Martin name and all other
trademarks in this document pertaining to services or products by Martin Professional A/S
or its affiliates and subsidiaries are trademarks owned or licensed by Martin Professional
A/S or its affiliates or subsidiaries.
Manual: Revision B
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Table of contents
Safety information ............................................................................................. 4
Introduction ....................................................................................................... 4
Installing the software application ..................................................................... 5
Using the DMX interface ................................................................................... 7
Using the firmware uploader ............................................................................. 8
Service and repairs ........................................................................................... 9
Specifications .................................................................................................. 10
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Safety information
WARNING!
Read the safety precautions in this manual before installing,
The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the
product and in this manual:
This product is for professional use only. It is not for household
use. Read this manual before using the product, follow the
safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this
manual and printed on the product. Keep this manual for future
use. If you have questions about how to operate the product
safely, please contact your RUSH by Martin™ dealer or call the
Martin™ 24-hour service hotline on +45 8740 0000, or in the
USA on 1-888-tech-180.
Do not allow the product to become wet or damp.
Do not modify the product in any way or use it in any way not
described in this manual.
Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a
qualified technician.
powering, operating or servicing this product.
Introduction
The RUSH SOFTWARE UPLOADER 1 is a USB-connectable hardware device
and DMX Tools software application that can be used to update the firmware on
RUSH by Martin™ lighting fixtures. Firmware update files can be downloaded
from the RUSH product support pages on the Martin Professional website at
www.martin.com and uploaded to a fixture from a Windows PC. The application
includes a simple 512-channel DMX control interface.
Before using the product for the first time, unpack and ensure that there is no
transportation damage before using the product. The product includes:
• SOFTWARE UPLOADER 1 hardware device
• 1 x USB cable
• 1 x software CD
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Installing the software application
1. Insert the CD into a Windows PC.
2. Locate the SETUP.EXE file using Windows Explorer and double-click on the
file to start installation of the RUSH Uploader DMX-Tools application software.
3. Click Next.
4. Accept the default installation directory, or browse to specify another one.
5. Click Next.
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6. Click Next to start the installation process.
7. The installation process is complete. Click Close to exit the installation
program.
The RUSH Uploader DMX Tools application can also be downloaded from the
RUSH SOFTWARE UPLOADER 1 product support page on the Martin
Professional website at www.martin.com
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Using the DMX interface
1. Use the USB cable to connect the SOFTWARE UPLOADER 1 device to a
personal computer that has the RUSH Uploader DMX-Tools application
software installed on it.
2. Connect the SOFTWARE UPLOADER 1 device (IU-01) to lighting fixtures via
a DMX network.
3. Start the RUSH Uploader DMX-Tools application.
4. Click DMX Console. The red LED signal indicator on the SOFTWARE
UPLOADER 1 unit will light up and the DMX console window will appear:
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5. Click DMX Out to start sending DMX output. The LED signal indicator on the
SOFTWARE UPLOADER 1 unit flashes green. Use the sliders on any of the
512 available channels to adjust DMX values.
6. To clear all settings, click Clean. To stop emitting DMX signals, click Stand
Alone (the LED signal indicator LED on the SOFTWARE UPLOADER 1 unit
will stop flashing green).
Using the firmware uploader
1. Download and save the latest firmware file for the RUSH fixture from the
product support page for the fixture on the Martin Professional website at
www.martin.com
2. Use the USB cable to connect the SOFTWARE UPLOADER 1 device to a
personal computer that has the RUSH Uploader DMX-Tools application
software installed on it.
3. Connect the SOFTWARE UPLOADER 1 device to the fixture to be updated
using a DMX cable (not supplied) with a 3-pin XLR male connector. Power the
fixture on.
4. Start the RUSH Uploader DMX-Tools application.
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5. Click Fixture Firmware Upgrade.
6. Click Open and select the firmware file that you have downloaded for the
fixture.
7. Click Upgrade to update the firmware in the connected fixture.
You can upload firmware to a number of fixtures that are connected on a DMX link
at the same time.
If you experience problems when uploading to a number of fixtures, data may
have been corrupted. Use the Speed slider to reduce upload speed until data
transfer is stable.
Service and repairs
There are no user serviceable parts inside the fixture. Do not open the housing.
Never try to repair the fixture by yourself as this may result in damage,
malfunction and it may potentially void your product warranty. The equipment
must only be serviced or repaired by an authorized RUSH by Martin service
technician.
Installation, on-site service and maintenance can be provided worldwide by the
Martin Professional Global Service organization and its approved agents, giving
owners access to Martin’s expertise and product knowledge in a partnership that
will ensure the highest level of performance throughout the product’s lifetime.
Please contact your RUSH by Martin supplier for details.
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Specifications
Physical
Weight ...................................................................................... 0.2 kg (0.4 lbs.)
Dimensions (W x H x D) .......................... 98 x 53 x 40 mm (3.9 x 2.1 x 1.6 in.)
System Requirements
Operating system ................................................................ Microsoft Windows
Construction
Housing ............................................................................................. Aluminum
Installation
Location .................................................................................... Indoor use only
Connections
Windows PC ........................................................................................ USB 2.0
Data link to fixture ............................................................................. 3-pin XLR
Included Items
CD with RUSH Uploader DMX Tools application
USB cable
Specifications are subject to change without notice. For the latest product
specifications, see www.martin.com
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Disposing of this product
RUSH by Martin™ products are supplied in compliance with
Directive 2012/19/EC of the European Parliament and of the
Council of the European Union on WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment), where applicable. Help preserve the
environment! Ensure that this product is recycled at the end of its
life. Your supplier can give details of local arrangements for the
disposal of RUSH by Martin products
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