Vari Lite VL1100CD, User Manual

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Self Tests
Running Parameter Tests
The luminaire is capable of running self tests by using the
TEST
menu functions.
Note: If a DMX data stream is present on the luminaire’s DMX input connector, Self Test and Manual
control is overwritten by the DMX command protocol and neither (Self Test and Manual) will operate.
When running tests on multiple luminaires, a loopback connector is required at the master luminaire
(first in link) and a male termination connector is required at the last luminaire in the link. Refer to
page 13 for more information regarding the construction of these connectors.
Note: After 10 seconds of inactivity, the menu display will change to the default state showing the
address.
To connect luminaires for simultaneous testing:
Step 1. At first luminaire in link, install loopback connector into DATA IN XLR connector.
Step 2. At last luminaire, install DMX termination connector into DATA THRU XLR connector.
Step 3. At master luminaire Menu Display, press [Menu].
Figure 4-1: Hardware Setup
To run tests:
Step 1. Press [Menu].
Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until
Test
appears. Press [Enter].
Step 3. Use [Up] / [Down] arrows to select a parameter to test. Refer to “Menu System Function
Chart” on page 49 for a complete list of test parameters which can be chosen.
Step 4. Press [Enter] to run test.
Step 5. Press [Menu] to stop test at any time.
First luminaire containing
software version to download Luminaire 1
requiring update Luminaire 2
requiring update
DMX Termination Connector
Loopback Connector
Data Thru
Data Thru