VL2500 Spot User Manual - Production Services Ireland

Verify software version at luminaire:
Step 1. At Menu Display, press [Menu].
Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Fixture appears. Press [Enter].
Step 3. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Version appears. Press [Enter].
OPERATION : UPDATING SOFTWARE 3
The first half of the version date will be displayed as MM/DD/YY (month/day/year): For
example, 07/21/02 = July 21, 2002
Press [Enter] to display second half of version date.
The second half of the version date will be displayed as XX.XX (For example, 16.36 =
4:36 pm).
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 17), however a maximum of 32 luminaires
can be updated at once.
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 10.
A DMX termination connector is used in this process. Refer to page 12 for more information regarding
the construction of this connector.
Master luminaire containing
software version to download
~ AC IN
AC PWR
DATA IN DATA THRU
MENU ENTER
~ AC IN
Luminaire 1
requiring update
AC PWR
DATA IN DATA THRU
Figure 3-9: Software Transfer Setup
Transfer Procedure
This procedure is used to transfer software versions between luminaires.
Step 1. At last luminaire, install DMX termination connector into DATA THRU XLR connector.
Step 2. At master luminaire (first in chain) Menu Display, press [Menu].
Step 3. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Fixture appears.
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MENU ENTER
Data Thru Data Thru
~ AC IN
Luminaire 2
requiring update
AC PWR
DATA IN DATA THRU
MENU ENTER
DMX Termination Connector