P3-100/200 Software v5.3.2

Last Updated: Dec 24

Version 5.3.2 2023-03-19
Changes since 5.3.0

Instructions

Download and unpack the software package.
Also download the latest corresponding Personality and Firmware Update Package and unpack it.
Place both on a USB memory device and plug that into the P3 System Controller.
On the P3 System Controller, close the open showfile (File -> Close).
On the P3 System Controller, go to Settings -> Device & Firmware Library -> User Library and delete any previously user-imported personality files from the Library at the right.
On the P3 System Controller, go to Hardware Setting -> Firmware to start the update.
On P3-100 and P3-200 System Controllers, please use recovery wizard if upgrading from software older than 5.0.0.
Once the update has completed, import the new Personality and Firmware Update Package via the Device & Firmware Library.

New Features & Improvements

Added configuration of IP Address and Subnet Mask on MAC Aura XIP, VDO Atomic Bold, VDO Atomic Dot, PDE Junction Box and newer (when using fixture on direct Art-Net or sACN afterwards (IP configuration not relevant when using fixture on P3)).
DMX transfers are now paused during fixture firmware upload to improve stability.
Improved syslog / filelog output.
Re-structured fixture and firmware library to prepare for upcoming fixtures.

Bug Fixes

No longer dropping Art-Net connection when Art-Net source is changing IP Address.
Fixed crash when ungrouping a group which has DMX controls patched to it.
Fixed various other crashes.

Known Issues

Controlling big screen with multiple P3-100 System Controllers may have synchronization issues (all resolutions).
Signal input on P3-200 (DVI and SDI) is offset horizontally by 3 pixels (able to compensate via Video Offset parameter).
SDI input on P3-200 unstable in specific conditions (connecting a random (non-used) DVI source solves this issue).
S-Video input on P3-100 displaying artifacts in specific conditions.

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