VL1100 ERS Luminaires User's Guide - Vari-Lite

OPERATION : UPDATING SOFTWARE3Updating SoftwareUSB Download and Programming LuminairesYou can upgrade Vari-Lite luminaire operating software using the USB Luminaire Programming Kit(Vari-Lite part number 28.8500.0054, sold separately) for desktop computers and newer laptopsequipped with USB 2.0 ports. The USB Luminaire Programming Kit can be ordered directly fromyour Authorized VARI❋LITE® Dealer.The VARI❋LITE® USB Luminaire Programming Kit (28.8500.0054) includes:• VARI❋LITE® USB Upload Cable (25.9600.0001)• USB Luminaire Programming Kit CD (87.8500.0002)• Instruction Sheet (02.8500.0100)• VARI❋LITE® carry bag (07.5044.0005)Computer Requirements for the USB Luminaire Programming Kit• PC running Windows® 98, 2000, XP, or Vista. Although the USB Luminaire Programming kitsoftware is not directly compatible with Macintosh® computers, it does run with some Windowsemulators.• In addition to Windows, your computer must be running IE 5.01 or later, and Microsoft.NETFramework Version 3.5 (or later), which you can download from http://www.microsoft.com andsearch for .NET Framework downloads.• An available USB 2.0 port on the PC.USB VLDownloader PC Program and .bin Luminaire FilesThe USB VLDownloader program and current .bin files are available from the Product Downloadspage at www.vari-lite.com. Instructions for installing the USB VLDownloader program on your PCare also available on the Product Downloads page. Use the USB VLDownloader program to transferupdated versions of the luminaire operating software (.bin files) from your PC to the luminaires.Note: Refer to instruction sheet 02.8500.0100 for detailed programming instructions forVARI❋LITE® luminaires.02.9664.0001 0 04 November 2009 53