Updating Software; Usb Download And Programming - Philips VL440 Spot User Manual

Updating Software

USB Download and Programming

To download files with a PC equipped with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, you need the
VARI❋LITE USB Luminaire Programming Kit (28.8500.0054). The USB Luminaire Programming
Kit can be ordered directly from your Authorized VARI❋LITE Dealer.
The VARI❋LITE USB Luminaire Programming Kit (28.8500.0054) includes:
• VARI❋LITE USB Upload Cable (25.9600.0001)
• USB Luminaire Programming Kit CD (87.8500.0002)
Instru
• ction Sheet (02.8500.0100)
• VARI❋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 Apple 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
search for .NET Framework downloads.
• An available USB 2.0 port on the PC.
• For Windows Vista (64-Bit) and Windows 7 (64-Bit) operating systems, refer to the Vari-Lite
Technical Notice TN-309 (in the product downloads section) on the Vari-Lite web site.
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.
Note: Refer to instruction sheet 02.8500.0100 for detailed programming instructions for VARI❋LITE
luminaires.
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