Vari Lite VL500 Wash Luminaires, User Manual

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Verify software version at luminaire:
Step 1. At Menu Display, press [Menu].
Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until
Fixture appears. Press [Enter].
Step 3. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Version appears. Press [Enter].
The first half of the version date will be displayed as MM/DD/YY (month/day/year): For
example,
07/21/02 = July 21, 2002
Press [Enter] to display second half of version date.
The second half of the version date will be displayed as XX.XX (For example, 14.36 =
2:36 pm).
Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire
It is possible to transfer specific software versions between luminaires. As in the case of installing new
software versions, multiple luminaires can be programmed at the same time if they are data linked
together (refer to
“Connecting Data and Power” on page 17 ), however a maximum of 32 luminaires
can be updated at once.
Hardware Requirements
Data cables used in this process must have two twisted pairs and a shield. It is also recommended that
cables meet all other USITT DMX specification requirements. Refer to
“Data Cables” on page 11 .
A DMX termination connector is used in this process. Refer to page 13 for more information regarding
the construction of this connector.
Figure 3-5: 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 [Menu].
Step 3. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until
Fixture
appears.
Master luminaire containing
software version to download
Luminaire 1
requiring update
Luminaire 2
requiring update
DMX Termination Connector
Data Thru
Data Thru