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7.5 Light
For operators making use of Blueprint Lab subsea-rated lights, the LIGHT tool provides a simple means of
operating the output brightness. To access the LIGHT control tool, see Figure 45.
Figure 45. LIGHT panel
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The three main software and firmware maintenance tools can be access via the CONFIGURATION panel.
These tools are the SOFTWARE UPDATE tool, FIRMWARE ONLINE tool, FIRMWARE LOCAL tool.
Using these software maintenance tools comes at a risk. Please ensure that updates are recommended by
Blueprint Lab ([email protected]) before proceeding.
• The SOFTWARE UPDATE tool is used to update Reach Control to the latest version via the internet.
• The FIRMWARE ONLINE and FIRMWARE LOCAL tools are designed to update the firmware on the
various manipulators including the Alpha 5.
To set up and control the Reach Lights, follow these steps:
1. Set up the Reach Lights via the VEHICLE SETUP panel and its connection via the CONNECTIONS
panel. See Section 3.
2. Once the lights are set up, the Light icon on Reach Control’s main screen become available to click.
Click on the Light icon to bring up the LIGHT panel.
3. If the camera and its connection is setup correctly, then the “Brightness Indicators” will display the
lights current brightness setting. The more orange bars in the “Brightness Indicators”, the brighter
the lights are.
4. The “Power” button will display whether the lights are on or not. If the power button is orange, then
the lights are on. Clicking this button will toggle the lights on or off.
5. Pressing the “Up” button will increase the brightness, while clicking the “Down” button will decrease
the brightness.
