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BLINKCAST PROGRAMMER
SOFTWARE MANUAL
Rev.1.0_211101

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  • Page 1 BLINKCAST PROGRAMMER SOFTWARE MANUAL Rev.1.0_211101...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6-1 Scenario 1: How to Save Settings to My BlinkCast Programmer?…….....…………………………..…….9 6-2 Scenario 2: How to Configure Lightheads with My PC Directly (Express Mode)? ………..…………..….…10 6-3 Scenario 3: How to Configure Lightheads by BlinkCast Programmer without a Host PC? (mobile) ..….…11 Chapter 7: Trouble Shooting...
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Blinkcast Programmer Overview

    * Hint: Strip back / remove a portion of the vinyl jacketing on the red (+) and black (-) BlinkCast wires in locations a few inches apart to prevent a reverse / combined polarity event. Connect alligator clips from power source to these stripped areas, allowing power up of the module and lightheads, leaving the BlinkCast's alligator clips free for connection to lighthead.
  • Page 4: Chapter 2: Software Installation & Main User Interface

    PC's security during the .exe download, ultimately re-enabling it upon completion. 2-2. Overview: Main Interface Click and run the “BlinkCast Programmer Configuration Utility”. The Main Interface will open up. Setting Item Pool Sort/Create/Delete a setting item.
  • Page 5: File Center

     Click to save the current / in progress setting file to your PC.  About / Info  Click to show the current version of BlinkCast Programmer Configuration Utility & the firmware version of connected BlinkCast Programmer.  Click on [Update Software] to ensure you're working with the latest software version.
  • Page 6: Chapter 4: Setting Page

    (+) and BLACK (-) wires that exit the BlinkCast module, stripping one a few inches higher / lower than the other to avoid contact with each other. Use these notches / stripped sections to connect small alligator clips from 12V power source, freeing up the BC module's alligator clips for easier connection to lighthead.
  • Page 7: Chapter 5: Programmer Page

    5-1. Overview: Programmer Page Connection Status indicates your BlinkCast Programmer is connected and ready for action. indicates your BlinkCast Programmer is not connected, please check its connection to the host PC. (p.12) for detailed instructions. Undo Button Click to undo the last / most recent action.
  • Page 8: Export Settings From Programmer

    Buttons will turn orange / green as files are loaded & saved.  Click to export new settings to your BlinkCast Programmer. The new setting items will overwrite the existing settings saved in BlinkCast module. The button status will change from...
  • Page 9: Chapter 6: Example

    Chapter 6: Examples / Scenarios  6-1. Scenario 1: How to Save a Setting Item to My BlinkCast Programmer? Step1. Wiring and connection. to connect BlinkCast Programmer to your PC (p.3, ②Save & Burn Follow the wiring instructions in Mode: Save). Make sure to check the connection status, green linked chain indicates success.
  • Page 10: Scenario 2: How To Configure Lightheads With My Pc Directly (Express Mode)

     The button(s) will turn green if importing is successful. 6-2. Scenario 2: How to Configure Lightheads with My PC Directly (Express)? Note: Via Express, there is no need to export the setting items to your BlinkCast Programmer for burning. Step 1. Wiring and connection.
  • Page 11: Scenario 3: How To Configure Lightheads By Blinkcast Programmer Without A Host Pc? (Mobile)

    (p.3, ②Save & Burn Mode: Burn) to connect a lighthead, 12V power source and the BlinkCast Programmer. Step 3. Press desired button on BlinkCast Programmer to start burning / saving the setting to said button.  The lighthead will display a short flash to indicate all settings have been burned successfully.
  • Page 12: Chapter 7: Trouble Shooting

    (p.3) for proper wiring to power source. Inadequate power supply Check the input voltage range of your lightheads & Wrong connection BlinkCast Programmer before supplying power. Failed to get started Download the latest software from the support utility Software out of date...

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