High End Systems SHOWGUN Fixture Mode Menu, Test Options Menu, Crossloading Fixture Software

CHAPTER 3

SHOWGUN® Menu System

Fixture Mode Menu

The Mode menu crossloads software from one fixture to other SHOWGUN fixtures on the link.

Crossloading Fixture Software

A fixture running a newer software version can load the new software to all other SHOWGUN fixtures on the link using the CROSSLOAD FIRMWARE menu option.

To CROSSLOAD FIRMWARE from one fixture to all SHOWGUN fixtures 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). These devices will block communication between the crossloading fixture and any other SHOWGUN fixtures 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 Center button, scroll to the FIXTURE MODE MENU and press the Enter button to select.

4.Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to CROSSLOAD FIRMWARE.

5.Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to scroll to the YES option and press the Enter button to store. The fixture will upload its software to all other SHOWGUN fixtures 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).

Test Options Menu

Homing the Fixture

The SHOWGUN fixture automatically homes all its functions whenever it is turned on. To manually home the fixture:

1.Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system to the top level menus.

2.Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the TEST OPTIONS MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3.Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to HOME FIXTURE.

4.Press the Enter button to store the selection. The fixture will begin homing.

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