VARI-LITE VL6000 Beam - Manual (Page 66)

VARI ❋ LITE - VL6000 B EAM L UMINAIRE U SER ’ S M ANUAL
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Installing or Updating Luminaire Firmware
Luminaire firmware, for the VL6000 Beam Luminaire can be loaded via PEGASUS or via the USB
port. This section describes both methods.
USB Upload via USB Port
To upload luminaire software to a luminaire using a USB Flash drive.
Step 1. On a computer connected to the Internet, download the luminaire software from the
VARI-lITE web site. Save the downloaded .bin file to the root directory on a USB flash drive (not
supplied, by others). Do not store the .bin file in any folder on the USB flash drive.
Step 2. Insert USB flash drive into luminaire’s USB port.
Step 3. Press [ESC].
Step 4. Press [UP] / [DOWN] arrows until
Fixture appears. Press [OK].
Step 5. Press [UP] / [DOWN] arrows until USB appears. Press [OK].
Step 6. Press [UP] / [DOWN] arrows until USB Upload appears. Press [OK].
Step 7. The display will show download progress.
Note: To determine software version at luminaire, see “Verify software version at luminaire:” on
page 50 .
Using PEGASUS Uploader
When luminaires are data linked together, you can program up to 32 luminaires at the same time; refer
to
“Connecting Data and Power” on page 28 . To program more than 32 luminaires (or devices),
program them in batches of 32 or less.
Important Notes & Warnings:
• DMX Data must be disconnected before uploading software to luminaires. Do not merge
firmware files with DMX signals.
•
You can upload multiple firmware files to a variety of luminaires that are data linked together.
Each model of Vari-Lite luminaire recognizes its own software and only downloads the
appropriate file.
•
Do not use a USB hub, always connect directly to a USB port on your computer.
To install or update luminaire firmware using PEGASUS upload cable:
Note: DMX Data must be disconnected before uploading software to luminaires. Do not merge
firmware files with DMX signals.
Step 1. Visit Vari-Lite web site ( www.philips.com/entertainmentlighting ) and
download product firmware you wish to update.