Philips Vari-lite VL3500 Wash FX Luminaries, User Manual

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Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire
It is possible to transfer specific software versions between luminaires. As in the case of installing new
software versions, multiple luminaires can be programmed at the same time when they are data linked
together (refer to
“Connecting Data and Power” on page 18 ), however, only a maximum of 32
luminaires can be updated at once.
Hardware Requirements
Data cables used in this process must have two twisted pairs and a shield. It is also recommended that
cables meet all other USITT DMX specification requirements. Refer to
“Data Cables” on page 11 .
A termination connector is used in this process. Refer to “Male Termination Connector” on page 12 for
more information regarding the construction of this connector.
Figure 3-4: Software Transfer Setup
Transfer Procedure
This procedure is used to transfer software versions between luminaires.
Step 1. At last luminaire, install male termination connector into DATA THRU XLR connector.
Step 2. At master luminaire (first in chain) Menu Display, press [Menu].
Step 3. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until
Fixture
appears.
Step 4. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until
Download
appears. Press [Enter].
Step 5.
OK?
will be displayed. Press [Enter] to accept.
Step 6. Download proceeds. (Download takes 4-5 seconds.) The number of blocks displayed is less
in a luminaire-to-luminaire download than in a PC-to-luminaire download for the same
software version.
Step 7. When download is complete, luminaire automatically recalibrates. When recalibration is
complete, luminaire is ready for operation with its new software version.
Verify software version at luminaire:
Step 1. At Menu Display, press [Menu].
Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until
Fixture
appears. Press [Enter].
Step 3. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until
Version
appears. Press [Enter].
The first half of the version will be displayed as a date (MM.DD.YY). For example,
03.18.03
(March 18, 2003).
Press [Up] / [Down] arrows to display second half of version. This will be displayed as a
time (HH:MM). For example,
16:00
DATA THRU
ENTER MENU
AC PWR
DATA IN
~
AC IN
DATA THRU
ENTER MENU
AC PWR
DATA IN
~
AC IN
DATA THRU
ENTER MENU
AC PWR
DATA IN
~
AC IN
Termination Connector
Master luminaire containing
software version to download
Luminaire 1
requiring update
Luminaire 2
requiring update
Data Thru Data Thru