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Dimmer Operation 19
Revision 1.0 - 7-May-02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual
4.4 Download from PC
New operating software, new dimming curves and custom logos can all be downloaded
to the HUB24 from a PC. This is done without opening the unit, via the front panel
DMX input connector. The following items are required:
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HUB24 dimmer
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PC Download cable
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Jands Dimmer Utility software
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IBM compatible laptop or desktop computer (with Windows95 or later)
The “HUB Download Kit” can be purchased as an accessory; it contains a PC Download
cable and the Dimmer Utility software on floppy disk. Alternatively a PC Download
cable can be constructed from the diagram in Appendix B and the Dimmer Utility
software can be download from the Jands web site:
www.jands.com.au
The following procedure assumes the “Jands Dimmer Utility” software is installed on
the PC. See Appendix A for instructions on installing and using this software.
To download new software, a dimming curve or a logo to the HUB, perform the
following:
1. Switch the power off to the HUB24, at the three phase outlet.
2. Connect the PC Download cable between the computer serial/COM port and
the DMX input of the dimmer. Disconnect any DMX terminators.
3. Start the “Jands Dimmer Utility” software on the PC and prepare to download.
4. Press and hold the CANCEL button while turning on power to the HUB24.
“Dimmer boot ROM x:xx” will be displayed with a menu.
5. Ensure “Burn Flash” is highlighted and press the large button.
6. Press the large button again to confirm flash burn.
“Start download on PC” will be displayed.
7. On the PC start downloading new software, a curve or a logo. A progress bar
will be shown on the PC and “Receiving data” will be displayed on the
dimmer. A software download may take up to 2 minutes to complete.
8. When complete, the dimmer checks to see if the new data is valid. If an error
is displayed switch the dimmer off and start the procedure again.
9. If there are no errors the menu will be displayed. Turn the encoder wheel to
highlight “Main Program” and press the large button to restart the dimmer.
Updating the operating software should be done with the following notes and cautions:
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The dimmer must be Calibrated (refer to sections 4.2.20 and 4.2.21) after
downloading new operating software.
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It is recommended that dimmer software not be updated during a tour/show season,
unless the currently installed software proves unsatisfactory for normal operation.
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More than one dimmer may be updated at a time using normal DMX cables to link
the DMX Thru connector of the first dimmer to the input of the next, etc. In this case
steps 4, 5 & 6 must be repeated for each dimmer, before proceeding to step 7.