Transferring Software From Luminaire To Luminaire - Philips Vari-lite VL3500 Wash User Manual

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 when they are data linked
together (refer to
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
A termination connector is used in this process. Refer to
more information regarding the construction of this connector.
Master luminaire containing
software version to download
Transfer Procedure
This procedure is used to transfer software versions between luminaires.
Step 1. At last luminaire, install male 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
Step 4. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until
Step 5.
OK?
Step 6. Download proceeds. (Download takes 4-5 seconds.) The number of blocks displayed is less
in a luminaire-to-luminaire download than in a PC-to-luminaire download for the same
software version.
Step 7. When download is complete, luminaire automatically recalibrates. When recalibration is
complete, luminaire is ready for operation with its new software version.
Verify software version at luminaire:
Step 1. At Menu Display, press [Menu].
Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until
Step 3. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until
The first half of the version will be displayed as a date (MM.DD.YY). For example,
03.18.03
Press [Up] / [Down] arrows to display second half of version. This will be displayed as a
time (HH:MM). For example,
02.96 86.000 1 B
"Connecting Data and Power" on page
AC PWR
~
DATA IN DATA THRU
AC IN
MENU ENTER
Data Thru
Figure 3-4: Software Transfer Setup
will be displayed. Press [Enter] to accept.
(March 18, 2003).
O
PERATION
18), however, only a maximum of 32
"Male Termination Connector" on page 12
Luminaire 1
requiring update
AC PWR
~
DATA IN DATA THRU
AC IN
MENU ENTER
Data Thru
appears.
Fixture
appears. Press [Enter].
Download
appears. Press [Enter].
Fixture
appears. Press [Enter].
Version
16:00
01 J un e 20 09
: U S
PDATING OFTWARE
"Data Cables" on page
Luminaire 2
requiring update
AC PWR
~
DATA IN DATA THRU
AC IN
MENU ENTER
Termination Connector
3
11.
for
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