# Using Spikemark Vantis

Before we dive into using Spikemark Vantis, make sure to familiarize yourself with the pendant drop down on your Spikemark PC.

## Spikemark Menu <a href="#h.os8eff7xqwoc" id="h.os8eff7xqwoc"></a>

* Configure
  * IP Address and Port configuration
* Get Pendant Log
  * Downloads the log to your PC
* Update Pendant Firmware
  * Firmware updates are executed from here
* Reboot Pendant
  * The preferred reboot method
* Shutdown Pendant
  * The preferred shut down method
* Enable Pendant
  * Enabling Spikemark Vantis in Spikemark

To shut down Spikemark Vantis, select **Shutdown Pendant** from Spikemark. Once the display is blank, it is safe to unplug Spikemark Vantis.

Occasionally, the Pendant will need to be rebooted. Select Reboot Pendant from Spikemark. Once rebooted, reconnect from the Pendant display.

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**IMPORTANT NOTE**\
If the Pendant is unresponsive, you will need to restart it, by turning off and back on again. This method requires the Pendant turned for approximately 45 seconds before it will restart.
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When updated firmware is released, it can be installed from Spikemark by clicking **Update Pendant Firmware**.

If you encounter issues while using the Pendant, select Get Pendant Log and follow the prompts. Once downloaded to your computer, email the Pendant log along with the current show file, the last three Spikemark logs, and a description of the issues you are facing to <support@creativeconners.com>.

### Hardware Continued <a href="#h.z6c4enk3s6v2" id="h.z6c4enk3s6v2"></a>

Let's also recap on the pendant hardware and take note of a couple additional features:

* The **Pendant Cable Connection** is where you'll be plugging in the Spikemark Vantis cable. This cable provides control signal and power for Spikemark Vantis.
  * Spikemark Vantis comes with an adapter box that connects to the Spikemark Vantis cable in certain set ups. More on when to use that adapter box is below.
* The **Power Switch** is where you'll be turning your device on/off.
  * "I" indicates the system is on while "o" indicates that it is off
  * If your system has power, you'll notice the **Power Indicator Light** turn *Green* when the system powers up.
* To select and change items, simply tap with your finger on the **touch screen**.
* To adjust values onscreen during set up, feel free to utlize the blue tooth keyboard or rotate the **Input Wheel**
* The **Jog Paddle** is what you will utilize when you want to move a single or multiple axis in a single direction. It requires engagement with the **Move Enable Button**
* The **Move Enable Button** acts as both a Hold-To-Run for jogging an axis or axes with the **Jog Paddle** as well as a means to execute targeted moves and Presets.
* The **E-stop Button** ties Spikemark Vantis back into the Showstopper network, allowing for quick access to Emergency Stops during operation.

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**System check complete — you’re ready to operate.**

All connections are verified, Spikemark is running in the background, and Spikemark Vantis is powered on, synced, and connected. With the controls understood and the system ready, you can now begin moving equipment safely and confidently.


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