High End Systems SHOWGUN - Manual (Page 39)

CHAPTER 3
SHOWGUN® Menu System
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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 34-28).
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.