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Elation Professional

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4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles CA. 90058

www.elationlighting.com

  Rev. 2/04

User Instructions

Unpacking: 

Thank  you  for  purchasing  the  Active  Scan  250™  by 

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Elation

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. Every Active Scan 250™ has been thoroughly tested and 

has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the 
shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. 
If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your fixture for 
any damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the unit 
has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are 
missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for fur-
ther instructions. Please do not return this unit to your dealer without 
first contacting customer support. 

Introduction: 

The Active Scan 250™ is a six channel DMX intelligent 

scanner that uses 11 colors, 7 gobo patterns, (seperate wheels) and 
a 250w discharge lamp to create a bright and colorful light show. This 
unit can also run as a stand alone, sound-active unit, or in a Master/
Slave configuration. The Active Scan 250

 comes with several built in 

programs and is best used in multiples of four. 

For best results use fog 

or special effects smoke to enhance the beams projections. 
 

 

Customer  Support:

 

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  provides  a  customer  support  line, 

to  provide  help  and  to  answer  any  question  should  you  encounter 
problems during your set up or initial operation. You may also visit us 
on the web at www.elationlighting.com for any comments or sugges-
tions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
Pacific Standard Time.
 

Voice:   

(323) 582-3322

 

Fax: 

  

(323) 582-3311

 

E-mail:  

[email protected]

Warning! 

To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do 

not expose this unit to rain or moisture. 

Caution!

 There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not 

attempt  any  repairs  yourself,  doing  so  will  void  your  manufactures 
warranty.  In  the  unlikely  event  your  unit  may  require  service  please 
contact 

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  Active Scan 250™  

 

           General Information

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  -  www.elationlighting.com  - Active Scan 250™ Instruction Manual Page 2

Summary of Contents for Active Scan 250

Page 1: ...ght show This unit can also run as a stand alone sound active unit or in a Master Slave configuration The Active Scan 250 comes with several built in programs and is best used in multiples of four For best results use fog or special effects smoke to enhance the beams projections Customer Support Elation provides a customer support line to provide help and to answer any question should you encounte...

Page 2: ...f with the basic operations of this unit These instructions contain important safety information regard ing the use and maintenance of this unit Please keep this manual with the unit for future reference Active Scan 250 General Instructions Active Scan 250 Discharge Lamp Warning This fixture is fitted with a discharge lamp which are highly susceptible to damage if improperly handled Never touch th...

Page 3: ...leaning details Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance C The appliance has been exposed to ...

Page 4: ...ssing For example a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle When a fixture is assigned a DMX address of 1 the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit no matter where it is located in the DMX chain Active Scan 250 Set Up Data Cable DMX Cable Requirements For DMX and Master Slave Opera...

Page 5: ...lace of 3 pin 5 pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3 pin XLR DMX line When inserting stan dard 5 pin XLR connectors in to a 3 pin line a cable adaptor must be used these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores The chart below details a proper cable conversion Elation www elationlighting com Active Scan 250 Instruction Manual Page 9 Elation www elationlighting com Active Scan 25...

Page 6: ...s mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music Only use this mode when running a single unit or when running several units as individuals 1 To activate this unit in stand alone sound active mode use the Up or Down buttons to scroll through the function LED until F4 appears in the display 2 Press Yes then press Enter The unit will react to the low frequencies of music via the internal ...

Page 7: ...g com Active Scan 250 Instruction Manual Page 13 Elation www elationlighting com Active Scan 250 Instruction Manual Page 14 Active Scan 250 DMX Traits Channel Value Function 4 112 127 GOBO 7 128 132 OPEN 133 144 GOBO 1 SHAKE 145 156 GOBO 2 SHAKE 157 168 GOBO 3 SHAKE 169 180 GOBO 4 SHAKE 181 192 GOBO 5 SHAKE 193 210 GOBO 6 SHAKE 211 217 GOBO 7 SHAKE 218 219 OPEN 220 249 GOBO WHEEL SCROLL 250 255 SO...

Page 8: ...re to follow the proper handling procedures that deal with discharge lamps 2 Unscrew and remove the two thumb screws at the rear of the unit 3 After removing the thumb screws slide the lamp socket assembly out 4 Carefully remove the old lamp NEVER TOUCH A DISCHARGE LAMP WITH YOUR BARE HANDS NEVER DISCARD A DISCHARGE LAMP IN THE TRASH FOR PROPER DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION...

Page 9: ... Manual Page 18 Elation www elationlighting com Active Scan 250 Instruction Manual Page 17 Fuse Replacement Locate and remove the unit s power cord Once the cord has been removed locate the fuse holder inside the power socket Insert a flat head screwdriver into the power socket and gently pry out the fuse holder Remove the bad fuse and replace with a new one The fuse holder has a built in socket f...

Page 10: ... removed if the prod uct is modified in any manner which Elation Professionals concludes after inspec tion affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Elation Professionals factory unless prior written authori zation was issued to purchaser by Elation Professionals if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth...

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