User Guide- DMX dimmer
Updating Firmware
The Flex Cine Wireless DMX Dimmer is designed with a USB port (5V 1A) to allow for firmware updates.
Future updates may result in modified menu options and layouts.
1. Visit https://www.fjwestcott.com/7580 and scroll to the Support section. Find and download the
latest firmware ZIP file.
2. Unzip the file. Open the extracted folder.
3. Read the Changelog file.
4. Save the .BIN file to the root directory of a USB flash drive that’s been formatted using MS-DOS
(FAT). This does not have to be the only file on the flash drive, but it cannot be in a folder.
5. Move the dimmer’s power switch to the OFF position.
6. Plug the flash drive into the USB port located on the side of the dimmer.
7. Turn the power switch to the ON position.
8. After Westcott logo and version information appear, the unit will display “Updating” and a status
bar will appear.
9. When the status bar completes, the new firmware version number will be displayed on the screen
and the dimmer will return to the Main Menu.
Important Firmware Notes
● It’s recommended that the firmware update installation process be completed only when the
dimmer is attached to the Flex Cine Wireless DMX Dimmer AC Adapter or a fully-charged battery.
Loss of power during this process could render the dimmer inoperable and require professional
repair.
● The USB flash drive MUST be formatted for MS-DOS (FAT) file system. The dimmer will not
recognize the .BIN file on a USB drive formatted in Mac OS Extended or other file systems. See
your computer’s operating system external device formatting instructions for more details.
● Remove the USB flash drive before the next power cycle or unit will reload the firmware.
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