Software Crossload - PRG GroundControl Remote Followspot System User Manual

Software Crossload

The Information menu provides a method for sending the current GC Followspot Controller software to any connected
Controllers. Controllers can be daisy-chained using the DMX512 ports located on the Control Arm interface panel.
Note: At the last Controller in the chain, install a male termination connector at the DMX OUT connector.
Power Thru
DMX512 Thru
DMX OUT
TRUSS BOX
FIBER
AC
THRU
100-240 VA C
50/60 Hz
MAX CURRENT
1A THIS UNIT
DMX IN
9A THRU
10A TOTAL
AC
POWER
CONTROLLER
Power In
DMX512 In
To initiate the software crossload, press Crossload Software at the Information menu. At confirmation menu, press
"Yes." If a connected Controller already has that software version, it will do nothing. If it does not have the same
version, it will go into the boot screen and start updating.
Note: There should be no active control during the update process.
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POWER
AC
THRU
100-240 VAC
50/60 Hz
MAX CURRENT
1A THIS UN IT
9A THR U
10A TOTAL
AUX
AC
VIDEO
POWER
OUT
PRIMARY
Figure 28: Example Daisy-Chain Configuration
Power Thru
DMX512 Thru
DMX OUT POWER
TRUSS BOX
FIBER
DMX IN
AUX
VIDEO
OUT
CONTROLLER
Termination
Connector
DMX OUT POWER
TRUSS BOX
FIBER
AC
THRU
100-240 VAC
50/60 Hz
MAX CURRENT
1 A THIS UNIT
DMX IN
9A THRU
10A TOTAL
AUX
AC
VIDEO
POWER
OUT
CONTROLLER