Vari Lite VL500 Wash Luminaires, 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. For complete
details and values for each test refer to “Diagnostic Tests” on page 54 .
When running tests on multiple luminaires, a DMX termination connector is required at the last
luminaire in the link. (Refer to
page 13 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 4-3: 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 “Menu System Functions”
on page 46 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.
Master luminaire containing
software version to download
Luminaire 1
requiring update
Luminaire 2
requiring update
DMX Termination Connector
Data Thru
Data Thru