User`s manual

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL
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Transferring Software From Luminaire to
Luminaire
It is possible to transfer specific software versions between luminaires. As in the case
of installing new software versions, multiple luminaires can be programmed at the
same time if they are data linked together (refer to “Connecting Data and Power” on
page 19), however a maximum of 32 luminaires can be updated at once.
The transfer process can be used to download an earlier or later version of the VL2000
Luminaire Software to other connected luminaires of the same type.
Hardware Requirements
Data cables used in this process must have two twisted pairs and a shield. It is also
recommended that cables meet all other USITT DMX specification requirements.
Refer to “Data Cables” on page 12.
Loopback and termination connectors are used in this process. Refer to page 14 for
more information regarding the construction of these connectors.
Transfer Procedure
This procedure is used to transfer software versions between VL2000 series
luminaires of the same type.
Step 1. At master luminaire (first in link), install loopback connector into DATA IN
XLR connector.
Step 2. At last luminaire, install male termination connector into DATA THRU XLR
connector.
Step 3. At master luminaire Menu Display, press [Menu].
Step 4. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until FIXT (Fixture) appears.
Step 5. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Dnld (Download) appears. Press [Enter].
Step 6. OK? will be displayed. Press [Enter] to accept.
Step 7. Download will proceed. (Download will take 1-2 seconds.) One of the
following will occur:
Termination Connector
Data Thru Data Thru
Master luminaire containing
software version to download
Luminaire 1
requiring update
Luminaire 2
requiring update
Loopback Connector