Vari Lite VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire, User Manual

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A DMX termination connector is used in this process. Refer to page 16 for more information regarding
the construction of this connector.
Figure 3-11: Software Transfer Setup
Transfer Procedure
This procedure is used to transfer software versions between luminaires.
Step 1. At last luminaire, install DMX termination connector into DATA THRU XLR connector.
Step 2. At master luminaire (first in chain) Menu Display, press [ESC].
Step 3. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until
Fixture
appears. Press [OK].
Step 4. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until
Crossload Software
appears. Press [OK].
Step 5.
OK?
will be displayed. Press [OK] to accept.
Step 6. The status bar will show download progress.
Verify software version at luminaire:
Step 1. At Menu Display, press [ESC].
Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until
Fixture
appears. Press [OK].
Step 3. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until
Version
appears. Press [OK].
The first half of the version will be displayed as a date (MM/DD/YY). For example,
03/18/
14 (March 18, 2014).
Press [Enter] to display second half of version. This will be displayed as a time (HH:MM).
(For example,
16.36 = 4:36 pm).
Master luminaire containing
software version to download
Luminaire 1
requiring update
Luminaire 2
requiring update
Data In
Termination*
Data Thru
AC In
Data Thru
AC In
AC In
*DMX terminator required for last fixture on DMX line.