Vari Lite VLX3, User Manual

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Updating Software
Important Information on VLX3 Wash Luminaire Software (05/30/12 and later):
• Software version 05/30/12 and is completely compatible with all VLX3 Wash Luminaire Main
Control Boards (MCBs) - both old-style and new-style.
• Users with VLX3 Wash Luminaires are encouraged to make sure their VLX3 Wash Luminaires
have this new version of software (or later) loaded into their fixtures.
• New-style MCBs (on luminaires built after 05/18/12 ) must have this software version (or later)
installed or zoom mechanism will not function. A matching zoom feature* is added for new-style
MCBs to match the speed and performance of old-style MCBs.
• Refer to “Menu System Overview” on page 61 menu structure.
Note: * This feature should be used when using a mixture of luminaires with old-style and new-style
MCBs.
USB Download and Programming
To download files with a PC equipped with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, you need the
VARI
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LITE USB Luminaire Programming Kit (28.8500.0054). The USB Luminaire Programming
Kit can be ordered directly from your Authorized VARI
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LITE Dealer.
The VARI
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LITE USB Luminaire Programming Kit (28.8500.0054) includes:
• VARI
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LITE USB Upload Cable (25.9600.0001)
• USB Luminaire Programming Kit CD (87.8500.0002)
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Instru
ction Sheet (02.8500.0100)
• VARI
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LITE carry bag (07.5044.0005)
Computer Requirements for the USB Luminaire Programming Kit
• PC running Windows 98, 2000, XP, or Vista. Although the USB Luminaire Programming kit
software is not directly compatible with Macintosh computers, it does run with some Windows
emulators.
• In addition to Windows, your computer must be running IE 5.01 or later, and Microsoft.NET
Framework Version 3.5 (or later), which you can download from
http://www.microsoft.com and
search for .NET Framework downloads.
• An available USB 2.0 port on the PC.
USB VLDownloader PC Program and .bin Luminaire Files
The USB VLDownloader program and current .bin files are available from the Product Downloads
page at
www.vari-lite.com . Instructions for installing the USB VLDownloader program on your PC
are also available on the Product Downloads page. Use the USB VLDownloader program to transfer
updated versions of the luminaire operating software (.bin files) from your PC to the luminaires.