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Reprogramming Procedure
Note:
Up to 32 luminaires can be programmed at the same time if they are data linked together. Refer
to
“Connecting Data and Power” on page 18
. (Programming more than 32 luminaires will require
programming in batches of 32 or less.)
To update luminaire software:
Step 1. From Product Downloads page at www.vari-lite.com, download and install the
VLDownload.exe
program and required .bin files onto your PC (following instructions at the
website).
Step 2. Assemble Luminaire Programming Kit components by connecting
Serial Straight Thru
Cable
and
RJ45-to-XLR cable
to Interface Converter.
Figure 3-1: Hardware Setup
Step 3. Connect
Serial Straight Thru cable
to serial Comm Port of PC and connect
RJ45-to-XLR
cable
to DMX In connector of luminaire.
Step 4. Apply power to PC and luminaire(s).
Step 5. Run
VLDownload.exe
program by selecting from Start menu Programs list or by selecting
from C:\ProgramFiles\Vari-Lite\VLDownload Program directory. (Luminaire Software
Download window will open.)
Step 6. At
Select Comm Port
section of window (refer to
on next page), select serial
Comm Port (
Comm Port 1
,
Comm Port 2
,
Comm Port 3
, or
Comm Port 4
) where
Serial
Straight Thru Cable
is connected.
Note:
DMX Data must be disconnected before downloading software to luminaires. (Do not merge
with DMX signal.)
Step 7. At
Select Software to Download
section of window, select required luminaire
software version to download by clicking its button or select
Download All
. (Software
version is identified by the date and time: MM/DD/YY and HH:MM.) The buttons function
as follows:
VL241x
button downloads the software to all VL2400 series luminaires.
Download All
button is the equivalent of executing all of the specific software version
buttons shown in the window (if applicable). They will be executed one at a time in the order
they appear in the window. This button can be used when any combination of VARI
❋
LITE
luminaires are connected to the PC.
PC
Interface
Converter
Serial Straight
Thru Cable
RJ45-to-XLR Cable
Luminaire
(DMX In)
