User`s manual

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ SERIES LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL
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Self-Tests
Running Parameter Tests
The luminaire is capable of running self-tests by using the Tes t menu functions.
When running tests on multiple luminaires, a DMX termination connector is required at the last
luminaire in the link. Refer to “Connecting Data and Power” on page 14 for more information
regarding the construction of this connector.
Note: After 10 seconds of inactivity, the menu display will change to the default state showing the
address.
To connect luminaires for simultaneous testing:
Step 1. At last luminaire, install a DMX termination connector into DATA THRU XLR connector.
Step 2. At master luminaire Menu Display, press [Menu].
Figure 4-2: Testing Setup
To run tests:
Step 1. Press [Menu].
Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Te st appears. Press [Enter].
Step 3. Use [Up] / [Down] arrows to select a parameter to test. Refer to “Menu System Function
Chart” on page 49 for a complete list of test parameters which can be chosen.
Step 4. Press [Enter] to run test.
Step 5. Press [Menu] to stop test at any time.
DATA THRU
ENTERMENU
AC PWR
DATA IN
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AC IN
DATA THRU
ENTERMENU
AC PWR
DATA IN
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AC IN
DATA THRU
ENTERMENU
AC PWR
DATA IN
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AC IN
DMX Termination Connector
Master Luminaire Luminaire 1 Luminaire 2
Data Thru
Data Thru