Vari Lite VL2416 User Manual

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2416™ WASH LUMINAIRE U SER ’S M ANUAL38 22-Feb-02 02.9661.0001JUpdating SoftwareReprogramming LuminairesIn some cases, it may be necessary to reprogram the luminaire(s) with VL2000Luminaire Software. This process will require a Windows PC, the LuminaireProgramming Kit (VL Part Number: 28.9661.0054), and the Setupex.exe program. TheSetupex.exe program (which contains the VL2000Download.exe program) is availableon the VL2000 Download Installer Disk (VL Part Number: 87.7303.0004) or on theVari-Lite website: www.vari-lite.com (follow the Support link to the ProductDownloads page).The Setupex.exe is used to install the VL2000Download.exe program. TheVL2000Download program easily transfers new versions of VL2000 LuminaireSoftware to any luminaires connected to the PC.Note: Up to 32 luminaires can be programmed at the same time if they are data linkedtogether. Refer to “Connecting Data and Power” on page 19. (Programming more than32 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 Windows2000. (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) byconnecting Serial Straight Thru Cable and RJ45-to-XLR cable to InterfaceConverter.Step 2. Connect Serial Straight Thru cable to serial Comm Port of PC and connectRJ45-to-XLR cable to DMX In connector of luminaire.Step 3. Apply power to PC and luminaire(s).PCInterfaceConverterSerial StraightThru Cable RJ45-to-XLR CableLuminaire(DMX In)