TouchLink TLC Pro 521M, User Manual

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Result
The unit reverts to factory-installed firmware. Event scripting does not start if the unit is
powered on in this mode. All user files and settings such as drivers, adjustments, and IP
settings are maintained.
NOTE:
To return the unit to the firmware version that was running prior to the reset, cycle
power to the unit.
Project Recovery (TLC Pro 521M Only)
This mode is used to recover project configuration and program files if passwords are lost.
Activation
To start the Project Recovery reset mode and recover a project:
1.
On the PC, open Global Configurator.
2. Click the
Tools
menu and select
Project Recovery
. The
Recovery Mode
dialog box
opens.
3.
Enter the IP address or host name of the target device for which you want to perform
project recovery.
4.
Click Recover . The software allows indefinite time to establish a connection (until a
connection is made or the user clicks Cancel ).
5.
On the TLC Pro 521M, press the recessed
Reset
button three times within one second.
The TLC Pro 521M enters project recovery mode for 30 seconds, during which time the
Reset LED flashes quickly.
GC automatically connects to the TLC Pro 521M, then opens and retrieves the project
from the unit.
6.
Cycle power to the TLC Pro 521M to exit project recovery mode.
7.
Perform the
Reset to Factory Defaults
reset on the TLC Pro 521M (see the following
page).
8.
Open Toolbelt, start device discovery, select the desired TLC Pro 521M from the list and
click
Manage
.
9.
Click the Network Settings tab and set the IP address of the TLC Pro 521M.
10.
Click the
User Management
tab and change the password of the TLC Pro 521M.
11. Close Toolbelt.
12.
In GC, add the new password to the recovered project.
13.
Save the project.
14.
Upload the project from GC to the TLC Pro 521M.
Result
Project Recovery mode stops regular operation and allows a connection to be made to the
unit via GC software without requiring password entry so that project files can be retrieved and
saved.
•
During product recovery mode, events are stopped, and so is communication with AV
devices.
• While the TLC Pro 521M is in this mode, use the GC software to recover project files.
•
If the software does not initiate project recovery within 30 seconds after the control
processor enters this mode, the TLC Pro 521M exits recovery mode.
• Upon exiting project recovery mode:
• The unit returns to its pre-recovery mode state and settings.
•
The Power LED returns to being steadily lit.
Run or Stop Program (TLC Pro 521C only)
This mode toggles between stopping and starting programs.
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