Install And Reprogramming Procedure - Vari Lite VL1000 User Manual

Install and Reprogramming Procedure

This procedure will install the VLDownload.exe program onto the PC and then allow
you to reprogram the luminaires.
Note: If running Windows NT, you must be working from an account in the
Administrators group to install the VLDownload.exe program onto the computer.
Install VL1000Download.exe program using Programming Disk:
Step 1. Insert VL Download Installer Disk into appropriate drive.
Step 2. Run Setupex.exe.
Step 3. A confirmation window will appear. Click Yes to proceed with installation.
Install VLDownload.exe program from Vari-Lite website:
Step 1. From PC that will be used to operate software, connect to Product
Step 2. Download Series 1000™ and 2000™ Software Installer.exe program.
Step 3. Run WebSetup.exe.
Step 4. A confirmation window will appear. Click Yes to proceed with installation.
Update luminaire software:
Step 1. Run VLDownload.exe program by double-clicking its desktop Icon, selecting
Step 2. At Select Comm Port section of window, select serial Comm Port (Comm
Note: DMX Data must be disconnected before downloading to luminaires. (Do not
merge with DMX signal.)
Step 3. At Select Software to Download section of window, select required
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(Installation process will begin. VLDownload.exe program will be installed
onto PC and an Icon will be added to Desktop and Start menu Programs list.)
Downloads page at www.vari-lite.com.
(Installation process will begin. VLDownload.exe program will be installed
onto PC and an Icon will be added to Desktop and Start menu Programs list.)
from Start menu Programs list, or by selecting from C:\ProgramFiles\Vari-
Lite\VL Download Program directory. (Luminaire Software Download
window will open.)
Port 1, Comm Port 2, Comm Port 3, or Comm Port 4) where Serial
Straight Thru Cable is connected.
luminaire software version to download by clicking its button or select
Download All. The buttons function as follows:
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