Updating Software; Reprogramming Luminaires - Vari Lite VL1000 User Manual

VARI LITE® - VL1000™ ERS L

Updating Software

Reprogramming Luminaires

In some cases, it may be desirable to upgrade the luminaire's operating software. This
process will require a Windows PC, the Luminaire Programming Kit (28.9661.0054),
and the VLDownload.exe program. The VLDownload.exe program is available on the
VL Download Installer Disk (87.7303.00xx)* or by downloading the Series 1000™
and 2000™ Software Installer.exe from the Vari-Lite website: www.vari-lite.com
(follow the Support link to the Product Downloads page).
The VL Download.exe program easily transfers new versions of software to any
luminaires connected to the PC.
Note: Up to 32 luminaires can be programmed at the same time if they are data linked
together. Refer to
32 luminaires will require programming in batches of 32 or less.)
Luminaire Programming Kit (28.9661.0054) components:
• 6-Ft. Serial Straight Thru DB9M-F Cable (46.6033.0006)
• RS-232 to RS-485 Interface Converter (46.6036.0001)
• 6-Ft. RJ45 to 5-Pin Female XLR Cable (25.9661.0055)
Computer System Requirements:
• PC computer running Windows 95/98, Windows NT (4.0 or higher), or Windows
2000. (Program is not compatible with Macintosh computers.)
• Serial communication port. (RS-232 only, USB not supported.)
Hardware Setup Procedure:
Step 1. Assemble cable components (included in Luminaire Programming Kit) by
Step 2. Connect Serial Straight Thru cable to serial Comm Port of PC and connect
Step 3. Apply power to PC and luminaire(s).
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UMINAIRE SER
"Connecting Data and Power" on page
connecting Serial Straight Thru Cable and RJ45-to-XLR cable to Interface
Converter.
Serial Straight
Thru Cable
PC
RJ45-to-XLR cable to DMX In connector of luminaire.
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RJ45-to-XLR Cable
Interface
Converter
* xx = latest version, please call
24. (Programming more than
Luminaire
(DMX In)
02. 9663.0 001 B