Preparing the system for delivery
VARIO duet digital system and Zimmermann Studio line with VARIO digital system
This article is intended for piano technicians
Last edited:7. March 2023|Publishing date:6. July 2022
Hardware and installation
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Connection cable power supply unit
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DC socket
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DC connection cable
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USB-C cable
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USB-C cable
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Data cable sensor strip
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Data cable sensor strip
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Data cable pedal sensors
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Pedal sensor connection
Connection with DC power connection (1-3)
Check the mains plug (1).
Check that the DC socket (see illustrations) is connected (2).
Check that the main board is connected to the DC power connector (3).
Connection VARIO duet module with USB-C cable (4)
Check whether the main board is connected to the VARIO duet module via USB-C cable (4).
Connection VARIO connect+ module (5)
Check whether the (smaller) VARIO connect+ module is connected to the VARIO duet module via USB-C cable (5).
Connection of the sensor bar through the ribbon cable
Check that the main board is connected to the sensor bar by the ribbon cable (6+7).
Connection ribbon cables and pedal sensors (8+9)
Check that ribbon cables and pedal sensors are connected (8+9).
2 - CHECK HAMMER STOP BAR
Check the function of the hammer stop bar. The hammers should not get in contact with the strings even in fortissimo.
3 - CHECKING THE SYSTEM SETTINGS WITH THE VARIO APP FOR iOS
4 - COMPLETION OF THE FUNCTION TEST
PLAY THE INSTRUMENT IN SILENT MODE
To complete the test, play with the silent function activated and listen to the sound of the VARIO system via headphones.
SWITCH BETWEEN FAVORITES / SOUNDS WITH THE BUTTON ON THE FRONT MODULE
While playing, switch through the favorites with the button on the front module and thus check the error-free function of the button.
Hardware and installation
1 - CHECK ALL CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR TIGHT FIT
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Connection cable power supply unit
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DC socket
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DC connection cable
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USB-C cable
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Data cable sensor strip
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Data cable pedal sensors
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Pedal sensor connection
Connection with DC power connection (1-3)
Check the mains plug (1).
Check that the DC socket (see illustrations) is connected (2).
Check that the main board is connected to the DC power connector (3).
Connection VARIO duet module with USB-C cable (4)
Check whether the main board is connected to the VARIO duet module via USB-C cable (4).
Connection of the sensor bar through the ribbon cable (5)
Check that the main board is connected to the sensor bar by the ribbon cable (5).
Connection ribbon cables and pedal sensors (6+7)
Check that ribbon cables and pedal sensors are connected (6+7).
2 - CHECK HAMMER STOP BAR
Check the function of the hammer stop bar. The hammers should not get in contact with the strings even in fortissimo.
3 - SYSTEM SETTINGS CHECK WITH THE VARIO APP FOR iOS
FINAL, GENERAL FUNCTION TEST
PLAY INSTRUMENT IN SILENT MODE
To complete the test, play with the silent function activated and listen to the sound of the VARIO system via headphones.
SWITCH BETWEEN FAVORITES / SOUNDS WITH THE BUTTON ON THE FRONT MODULE
While playing, switch through the favorites with the button on the front module and thus check the error-free function of the button.
