Martin Lighting
Martin Companion Desktop

Martin Lighting

Martin Companion Desktop

Companion Desktop is the fixture management, firmware upload and stand-alone programming tool compatible with all Martin fixtures for maximal ease of use.

Product code
COMPANION-DESKTOP
Category
Lighting
Weight
0.1 kg

Specifications

System Requirements

Computer running Windows 10 or 11 (32 or 64-bit); Intel Core i3 or better processor; 4 GB RAM; 4 GB available hard disk space; Display with Full HD or better resolution; USB 1.1 (or higher) port (USB Type A or USB Type C) for connection of Companion Cable; Ethernet port for RDM over Art-Net communication (if used); Full administrator rights on PC

Supported Fixture Communication Protocols

RDM (via Companion Cable); RDM over Art-Net (via standard Ethernet Port); Multiple proprietary fixture firmware upload protocols

Supported RDM Parameters

Fixture Configuration; General
Manufacturer, Model, Label, Fixture ID; Patch: Mode, Universe, Address, Compact Mode Aura, Pan Invert, Tilt Invert, Pan/Tilt Swap, Pixel Flip Mode, IP Settings; UCM: SHoW ID, SHoW Key, Output Power, Antenna Type, Connection State, Module Manufacturer, Module Model, Module Firmware; Light & Color: Dimmer Curve, Color Mode, Output Mode, Manual CTC, Manual Tint, Keylight Calibration, Gobo CT Correction, Video Tracking, Strobe Behavior, Tungsten Emulation, High Refresh; Control: FollowSpot Mode, Pan/Tilt Speed, Effects Speed, Effects Shortcuts, Focus Tracking, Framing Mode, Hyper Zoom, Fan Mode, Extra Blackout; Display: Display Auto Off, Display Show Error, Display Rotation, Display Intensity, Display Contrast; Power: Power Limit, Hibernation, DMX Lost Mode, Standalone Mode, Reset via DMX, Lamp Off via DMX, Lamp On Mode, Lamp State, Power State, DC Output Control; Outdoor: Auto Empty Water; Pan/Tilt Limits: Enable Pan/Tilt Limits, Pan Limit Min, Pan Limit Max, Tilt Limit Min, Tilt Limit Max; Details: Serial Number, UID, MAC Address, Protocol Version, Device Model ID, Art-Net OEM Code, Product Category, Firmware Version, Sub-Device Count; Service: Status, Sensors Readout, Device Hours, Lamp Hours, Lamp Strikes, Power Cycles, Pixel Quantity; Fixture Action; Factory Defaults: Set Factory Defaults; Reset Fixture: Warm Reset, Cold Reset; Hibernation: Disable, Enable; IP Settings: Reset IP Settings; Pan/Tilt Limits: Reset Pan/Tilt Limits; Outdoor Actions: Stop, Empty Head, Dry Off, Safe Parking; Fan Clean: Stop, Start; SelfTest: Stop, Test All, Test Pan/Tilt, Test Effects, Test LEDs, Identify; Stand-Alone Programming; Proprietary set of Martin RDM commands; * Not all parameters are supported by all fixtures; * Martin Companion uses a combination of standard RDM commands and Martin-specific RDM commands

Supported Fixtures - Firmware Upload*

Firmware Upload via DMX Cable
- All products from Martin MAC, ERA, ELP, RUSH and Exterior ranges; - Select products from Martin VDO range; Firmware Upload via Network:; - Select products from Martin MAC, VDO and Exterior ranges; 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 Magnum and RUSH ranges; * Detailed Overview can be found here .

Supported Fixtures - Fixture Configuration

Any fixture supporting RDM and/or RDM over Art-Net; * Martin Companion uses a combination of standard RDM commands and Martin-specific RDM commands, which are not supported on non-Martin fixtures

Supported Fixtures - Fixture Action

Any fixture supporting RDM and/or RDM over Art-Net; * Martin Companion uses a combination of standard RDM commands and Martin-specific RDM commands, which are not supported on non-Martin fixtures

Supported Fixtures - Stand-Alone Programming

Martin ELP Manet 8F; Martin Exterior Dot Pro series; Martin Exterior Linear Pro series; Martin Exterior Projection Pro series; Martin Exterior Wash Pro series; Martin MAC Aura Raven XIP; Martin MAC Encore Two; Martin MAC One; Martin MAC One Beam; Martin MAC Viper XIP; Martin VDO Sceptron XB

Supported Fixtures - GDTF View & Export

All Martin products

Supported Fixtures - Spare Parts Finder

All Martin products

Physical (Companion Cable)

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 (Companion Cable)

Configuration and management
Companion Desktop Software
Device status
3 x status LEDs (USB, DMX & Status)

Construction (Companion Cable)

Housing
Plastic
Color
Matte Black
Protection rating
IP20
Non-domestic use in dry location only

Connections (Companion Cable)

Computer Interface
USB 2.0 Type C (adapter to USB Type A included)
DMX/RDM data
5-pin locking XLR

Electrical (Companion Cable)

Power Rating
5 VDC over USB
Maximum current draw
150 mA

Thermal (Companion Cable)

Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.)
50° C (122° F)
Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.)
0° C (32° F)

Approvals (Companion Cable)

EMC
CAN ICES-3 U(B) / NMB-3 (B)

Related Items

Companion Mobile Software
Free download from App Store and Google Play

Ordering Information

Companion Desktop Software
Free download from www.martin.com; Companion Cable: P/N 91616091

Specification from Martin Lighting