Grass Valley Jupiter Control System - Manual (Page 20)

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Step 13
Congratulations! The set is working and ready to have additional programming. If
additional programming is desired, copy the newly compiled and downloaded set and
name it one digit higher.
Example:
New set: KXYZ-TV1
Copy of the new set: KXYZ-TV2
Note
Using a modular means of programming is extremely important. Although set “KXYZ-
TV1” works, leave this as is and add an additional block of data to “KXYZ-TV2,” which is
an exact copy. In this manner, set KXYZ-TV1 is readily available, and only the changes
between KXYZ-TV1 and KXYZ-TV2 need to be adjusted for troubleshooting. For each
programming session, validate, compile, download, and verify that the set works, then
copy the set to the next highest number. In this manner, the highest number is always the
most current set, and the next to highest number contains programmed data that
functions properly. Therefore, any problems are narrowed down to the block of data
entered in the last revision. With this concept in mind, keeping each block of data small
makes troubleshooting easier. After many revisions have been made (up to “KXYZ-20”),
deleting the first 15 versions and starting set naming back at “KXYZ-TV” is fine as long as
this data has been validated, compiled, and downloaded. Then, proceed in this manner
copying to a higher digit every time changes or additional data is entered.
Step 14
Now that the modular style of programming is a familiar method, Thomson suggests
the following steps:
Select set “KXYZ-TV2” and add all the CP 3000 type panels, validate all tables,
compile, and download. Next, add CP 300 series panels and associated sets. Each
time, remember to copy to a higher set. After all control panels are programmed and
functioning, the next step might be to program the Machine Control functions. This
orderly method of programming will be the most efficient in terms of troubleshooting
and making the system operational. As the programming gets more complicated,
refer to the Jupiter manual often.
As noted earlier, organize the programming so that the switcher and machine control
systems are operational and thoroughly examined before programming the Saturn.
See the Saturn manual for details about Saturn tables.