Vari Lite VL500 Wash Luminaires, Service Manual

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Testing
Running Parameter Tests
The luminaire is capable of running self tests by using the
TEST
menu functions. For
complete details and values for each test refer to
“Diagnostic Tests” on page 6
.
When running tests on multiple luminaires, a DMX termination connector is required at the
last luminaire in the link. (Refer to user’s manual for more information regarding the
construction of this connector.)
Note:
There is a known issue with all versions of code for the VL500™ wash luminaires
concerning the “Test” menu options. Issues arose when running a test from one VL500™
wash luminaire to multiple VL500™ wash luminaires (of a different type) across the VL500™
wash platform. To alleviate this, when testing in groups, only test same Lamp Type luminaires
(for example: VL500A™ wash [575W arc] with other VL500A™ wash [575W arc] lights,
VL500™ wash [120V/1200W tungsten] wash with other VL500™ wash [120V/1200W
tungsten] lights, etc.). The issue, described above, does not pose any problems when operating
VL500™ wash luminaires during normal operation under DMX control.
Figure 1: Test 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
“VL500 Test
Menu System Chart” on page 7
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.
Note:
Connected luminaires may not respond on the first action (may delay) of the master
luminaire.
AC In
AC In
Data Thru
Data Thru
Termination
AC In
Master Luminaire (running test) Slave Luminaire Slave Luminaire