Martin Martin Companion

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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

Compatible with all Martin lighting fixtures

The Martin Companion can upload firmware to all Martin product ranges including MAC, ERA, ELP, RUSH & Exterior.
Robust USB to DMX interface cable

Connection between Martin Companion and the fixtures is made via Martin Companion Cable.
Automatic synchronization of firmware database

Online synchronization makes sure that you always have the latest fixture firmwares with you. No need to browse support pages to find the latest firmwares, Martin Companion does this for you.
Export for update via USB or P3

Firmware can also be exported out of Martin Companion to update a fixture via a USB memory device or Martin P3 System Controller, as alternative to updating fixtures via DMX cable using the Martin Companion Cable.

Compatible with all Martin lighting fixtures

The Martin Companion can upload firmware to all Martin product ranges including MAC, ERA, ELP, RUSH & Exterior.

Robust USB to DMX interface cable

Connection between Martin Companion and the fixtures is made via Martin Companion Cable.

Automatic synchronization of firmware database

Online synchronization makes sure that you always have the latest fixture firmwares with you. No need to browse support pages to find the latest firmwares, Martin Companion does this for you.

Export for update via USB or P3

Firmware can also be exported out of Martin Companion to update a fixture via a USB memory device or Martin P3 System Controller, as alternative to updating fixtures via DMX cable using the Martin Companion Cable.

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

Downloads

	Version	Language	Size	Uploaded
Manuals
Martin Companion Cable - User Manual version B, updated: Apr 22, 2019	B		343 KB	Apr 22, 2019
Compliances
FCC Declaration of Conformity updated: Oct 22, 2020			287 KB	Oct 22, 2020
Declaration of Conformity updated: Oct 22, 2020			498 KB	Oct 22, 2020
Software
Martin Companion version 1.5.0, updated: Aug 22, 2022	1.5.0		163 MB	Aug 22, 2022
Service Notes
Updating Legacy USB-DMX devices version A, updated: Dec 21, 2018	A		723 KB	Dec 21, 2018