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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.

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