Sync the Map
You must perform a sync action any time you change the map file by adding fixtures, zones, or networks. Otherwise, the map file will be up-to-date, but the settings in use by the fixtures and lighting gateways out in the facility will still reflect old settings.
There are two methods for syncing the map: (a) You can sync wirelessly from a laptop while standing in the affected area and (b) You can sync from a remote location by connecting your laptop to the lighting network using a Cat-5 cable. The second method is known as "Sync via Gateway".
Sync the map — Wireless Method
- Connect the USB Wireless Adapter to your computer, then walk below the fixture you want to add to the map.
- Out in the facility, click Sync Map and run the sync wizard to send the new settings out to the fixtures.
- As needed, to sync all fixtures, move around in the facility and run the sync wizard multiple times.
On the first attempt, you may not succeed in syncing all fixtures. If any fixtures still appear with red ! icons, change your physical position in the room and then click Sync the Map.
Sync the map — Sync via Gateway Method
- With your laptop connected to the lighting network via a switch, and with the lighting network stopped via LightRules, use your laptop to perform the sync. For details, see Lighting Gateway Operations.
- Click Sync Map and run the sync wizard to send the new settings out to all of the fixtures in the facility.