High End Systems Roadster Orbital Head System - Manual (Page 33)

CHAPTER 3
Operation and Maintenance
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Fixture Mode Menu
The Mode menu sets the module and protocol configuration and crossloads software from one
fixture to other Orbital Head System systems on the link.
Crossloading Fixture Software
A fixture running a newer software version can load the new software to all other Orbital Head
Systems on the link using the CROSSLOAD FIRMWARE menu option.
To CROSSLOAD FIRMWARE from one fixture to all Orbital Head System systems on the link:
1. Disconnect or bypass any controllers, serial data distributors, data line optoisolators, and
any fixtures using RS-422 communications (such as Dataflash ® AF1000 xenon strobes,
and Intellabeam ® fixtures). These devices will block communication between the
crossloading fixture and any other Orbital Head System systems on the link.
2. On the crossloading fixture only, unlock the menu system by pressing and holding down
the Menu button until the extended 2-line display appears indicating the top menu level.
3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to the FIXTURE MODE MENU
and press the Enter button to select.
4. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to CROSSLOAD FIRMWARE.
5. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the YES option and
press the Enter button to store. The fixture will upload its software to all other Orbital
Head System systems on the link.
When the crossload has finished successfully, CROSSLOADING COMPLETE will appear briefly in
the display of the crossloading fixture, and all other fixtures will automatically home.
Note: If a new boot code was included with the latest software, the fixture
displays a BOOTDIFF error when it returns to the locked mode of the
menu system. To correct the boot code, copy the new boot code to
each fixture (see “Copying the Boot Code” on page 34-24).
Protocol Mode
This option sets the Protocol to be followed in assigning Start Channels and programming
parameters. STANDARD protocol is the default.