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Platinum Wash Zfx Pro

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Platinum Wash Zfx Pro

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CONTENTS

1. General Information……………………………………………………………………….……………… 4

a. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………….………. 4

b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..……………………….…..….. 4

c. Customer Support…………………………………………….…………………….…………… 4

d. Warranty Registration………………………………………………………………….…..……. 5

e. Discharge Lamp Warning…………………………………………………………….…………. 5

2. Safety Instructions………………………………………………………..............................…………. 7

3. Features…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8

4. General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………………………. 9

5. Fixture Overview…………………………………………………………………………………..…..…. 10

6. Mounting and Installation……………………………………………………………………….....……. 13

a. Mounting Points………………………………………………………………………….………. 13

b. Securing………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14

7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………………………... 16

a. DMX Cable Requirements……..…………………………………………………………….…. 16

b. DMX Terminator…………………………………………………………………………………. 17

c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion………………………………………………………………………. 17

d. DMX Addressing……………………………………………………………………….………… 18

8. Fixture Menu…………………………………………………………………………………..………… 20

9. DMX Addressing…………...……………………………………………………………………..…….. 31

10. Operating Modes………………………………………………………………………………..…….... 33

11. Working With Built-In Programs………………………………………………………………………… 35

12. Built-in Wireless Receiver….…………………………………………………………………………… 38

13. DMX Channel Traits…...….………………………………………………………………..………….. 40

a. DMX Channel Values……………………………………………………………..…………… 41

14. Error Codes………………………………………………………………………………………………. 47

15. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………… 48

16. Photometric Data……………………………………………………………………………….………….49

17. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………………………….. 50

18. Circuit Schematic………...……………………………………………………………..………………. 51

19. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………….………………52

20. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………………………….………… 54

Summary of Contents for PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO

Page 1: ...3 02 2012 Visage Version 1 0 1 PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO Elation Professional 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles Ca 90040 www elationlighting com...

Page 2: ...Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Elation Professional 2 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro...

Page 3: ...ion 13 a Mounting Points 13 b Securing 14 7 Understanding DMX 16 a DMX Cable Requirements 16 b DMX Terminator 17 c 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion 17 d DMX Addressing 18 8 Fixture Menu 20 9 DMX Addressing 3...

Page 4: ...mage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit have arrived intact In the event damage has been found or parts are missing please contact our customer support team for further instruct...

Page 5: ...be refused and returned at customer s expense You may obtain a R A number by contacting customer support at 323 582 3322 Epileptic Warning Those suffering from epilepsy should avoid looking directly i...

Page 6: ...Wash Zfx Pro Only handle the power cord by the plug Never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion of the cord Please be aware that damages caused by modifications to this fixture void the manuf...

Page 7: ...efore performing any service related issues 4 Never look directly into the light source You risk injury to your retina which may induce blindness 5 For safe operation follow the Installation guide des...

Page 8: ...ndom strobe 0 100 Dimming User Selectable Universal Power Supply Internal Tap Control board with full LCD character display and foil keyboard Reversible Display Option 180 Flip RDMX Remote DMX address...

Page 9: ...The minimum distance between the fixture and a wall or flat surface should be at least 0 5 meter about 1 5ft Always install the fixture with an appropriate safety cable When installing the fixture in...

Page 10: ...Assembly 2 Display 3 DC Switch 4 Microphone 5 Left Button 6 Down Button 7 Right Button 8 Mode Esc Button 9 Up Button 10 Enter Button 11 Handle 12 Wireless indicator 13 Wireless DMX Antenna 14 3 Pin DM...

Page 11: ...n is used to toggle through the menu display 6 Down Button The down button is used to toggle down or back through the menu functions and settings 7 Right Button This button is used to toggle through t...

Page 12: ...ack is used to send an incoming DMX signal to the next fixture in the DMX chain via a female 3 pin XLR jack 16 5 PIN DMX Input Jack This jack accepts an incoming DMX signal via a male 5 pin XLR jack 1...

Page 13: ...n mounting removing or servicing the fixture Caution When install the fixture be sure there is no highly inflammable material within a distance of 0 5m 1 5 feet Mounting The Platinum Wash Zfx Pro is f...

Page 14: ...material being used and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the fixture If you lack these qualifications do not attempt the installation yourself Improper installation can res...

Page 15: ...ted through the center hole of the omega bracket As an added safety measure be sure to attached at least one properly rated safety cable to the fixture using on of the safety cable rigging point integ...

Page 16: ...re connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing For example a fixture assigned a starting DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in the DMX chain at the beginning at the end or anywh...

Page 17: ...havior DMX 512 control connection Connect the provided XLR cable to the female 3 pin XLR output of your controller and the other side to the male 3 pin XLR input of the moving head Please refer to the...

Page 18: ...ne Using a line terminator Elation part DMX T PACK will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior 5 Pin XLR DMX Connectors Some manufactures use 5 pin XLR connectors for DATA transmission in plac...

Page 19: ...ture That means changing the settings of one channel will only affect the selected fixture In the case of the Platinum Wash Zfx Pro which is a 32 channel fixture standard can be also be 20 or 42 you s...

Page 20: ...nfirm a new setting has been made and locked into memory You may exit the main menu at any time without making any adjustments by tapping the MODE ESC button MODE ESC Button To access the main menu lo...

Page 21: ...Pan Reverse Tilt Reverse Pan Degree Feedback Movement Speed Mic Sensitivity Hibernation ON OFF Hold Close Shutter Auto Program Music Control ON OFF ON OFF 630 540 ON OFF Speed 1 4 0 99 OFF 01M 99M 15M...

Page 22: ...standard right position User Mode Set User Mode Standard Mode Basic Mode Extended Mode User Mode A User Mode B User Mode C Selects between the build in and user selectable DMX channel modes Edit User...

Page 23: ...bout five years For proper DMX addressing see Section 8 Page 29 of this user manual 8 1 2 DMX Value Display the DMX 512 value of each channel With this function you can display the DMX 512 value of ea...

Page 24: ...ime This function tracks the total running time of the fixture from the very first start up Where XXXX represents the total number of running hours This time is none destructive and will remain in the...

Page 25: ...n 9 Page 30 of this manual Remote DMX addressing No DMX Status This function dictates how the fixture will function if it looses DMX signal during normal operation The default function is set to hold...

Page 26: ...al operation Movement Speed This function changes the speed function of the Pan and Tilt motors There are 3 different mode variations Speed 1 Default Slower than the original Design Spot 250 for smoot...

Page 27: ...iew when the fixture is hung from truss or a ceiling This function is disabled as default Key Lock This function allows you to lock the keys on the display to prevent tampering If this function is act...

Page 28: ...ngs will be set back to the default values shaded Any edited scenes will be lost 8 4 Reset Function The reset function returns a motor to the Home position There are several reset functions available...

Page 29: ...rst time calibrator please contact our customer support team for step by step instructions 8 5User Mod Set 8 5 1 User mode This function allows the user to create user defined channel orders allowing...

Page 30: ...d in the user defined built in programs that are accessed in the previous step 8 6 4 Rec Controller The Platinum Wash Zfx Pro features an integrated DMX recorder Pre programmed scenes can be transmitt...

Page 31: ...is non volatile and will remain in the fixture s memory even when the power to the unit is switched off Memory is backed up and retain by an internal power source that should last about five years Re...

Page 32: ...ting address between 256 and 511 3 Use channel 3 to set your desired DMX starting address For example If you want to set the starting address to 57 set channel 1 to a value of 7 set channel 2 to a val...

Page 33: ...to get a synchronized light show without the need of an external controller The fixtures will react to sound chasing to a synchronized light show Set To Slave This function will set the fixture to sl...

Page 34: ...the same procedures listed in the previous Stand Alone section For the Slave units access the Set To Slave settings in the Function Mode menu and assign each fixture a designation Slave 1 Slave 2 etc...

Page 35: ...ored in a Program If you wish to build a static scene a scene consisting of no movement for a logo or gobo projection the scene must be stored inside a program To build scenes follow the instructions...

Page 36: ...our own DMX console and then send that scene to the fixture to be stored inside one of the fixture scene storage banks Many people may find this procedure easier and quicker than using the on board me...

Page 37: ...To test the program access Program Test in the Program Edit menu function Step 3 Playing a Program To initiate a program follow the procedure below Access the main menu and use the Up and Down to togg...

Page 38: ...off but the OUTPUT DMX XLR jacks will function normally If a fixture is powered on when the built in WDMX system is activated the fixture will automatically scan for a wireless DMX signal from an Ela...

Page 39: ...le to Personality Wireless DMX Reset Select Reset to clear any existing link between the fixture and a transmitter The WDMX indictor on the fixture will turn solid red when the link is severed 2 You m...

Page 40: ...t tilt fine CHANNEL 5 Red LED Control All CHANNEL 6 Green LED Control All CHANNEL 7 Blue LED Control All CHANNEL 8 White LED Control All CHANNEL 9 Red LED Control Cluster 1 CHANNEL 10 Green LED Contro...

Page 41: ...23 Zoom CHANNEL 24 Color Macros CHANNEL 25 Color Presets CHANNEL 26 Color Presets Dimmer CHANNEL 27 Chase Patterns CHANNEL 28 Chase Speed CHANNEL 29 Chase Fade CHANNEL 30 Speed Pan Tilt Movement CHAN...

Page 42: ...rol ALL 0 255 Green 0 Black 255 100 Green Green LED Fine Control ALL 0 255 Fine control for Green adjustment 7 7 Blue LED Control ALL 0 255 Blue 0 Black 255 100 Blue Blue LED Fine Control ALL 0 255 Fi...

Page 43: ...trol Cluster 2 0 255 Fine control for Blue adjustment 16 19 White LED Control Cluster 2 0 255 White 0 Black 255 100 White 20 White LED Fine Control Cluster 2 0 255 Fine control for White adjustment 17...

Page 44: ...11 32 Zoom 0 255 Zoom 33 Zoom Fine 0 255 Zoom Fine Control 24 12 34 Color Macro 0 7 No Function 8 39 RED to YELLOW 40 71 YELLOW to GREEN 72 103 GREEN to CYAN 104 135 CYAN to BLUE 136 167 BLUE to MAGE...

Page 45: ...UOISE 145 149 SMALL RED WHITE 150 255 Reserved 26 14 36 Color Presets Dimmer 0 255 Dimmer 100 to 0 27 15 37 Chase Patterns 1 14 LEDs Off 15 30 Chase 1 31 46 Chase 2 47 62 Chase 3 63 78 Chase 4 79 94 C...

Page 46: ...0 42 Lamp on off reset internal programs 0 79 Normal 80 84 Reset All Motors 85 87 Reset Scan Motors Only 88 90 No function 91 93 Edit and store white balance enabled 94 96 No function 97 99 Reset All...

Page 47: ...not been corrected the fixture will make the following determinations 1 3 or more errors The fixture cannot function properly with three or more errors therefore the fixture will place itself in a sta...

Page 48: ...and motors should not show any traces of serious wear and should rotate freely 4 Electric power supply cables must not show any damage material fatigue or sediments Never remove the ground prong from...

Page 49: ...Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Elation Professional 49 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 16 PHOTOMETRIC DATA...

Page 50: ...Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Elation Professional 50 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 17 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS...

Page 51: ...Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Elation Professional 51 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 18 CIRCUIT SCHEMATIC...

Page 52: ...the product Elation Professional shall have no liability what so ever for loss of or damage to any such accessories nor for the safe return thereof C This warranty is void if the serial number has bee...

Page 53: ...warranties of merchantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no warranties whether expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitnes...

Page 54: ...16 7 Million Color Possibilities Shutter Strobe Dimmer Strobe effect with variable speed 1 13 flashes per second Continuously mechanical dimmer 0 100 DMX Channels 32 16bit default or 20 8bit user sel...

Page 55: ...Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Elation Professional 55 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro...

Page 56: ...3 02 2012 Visage Version 1 0 1 Elation Professional 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 323 582 3322 323 832 9142 fax www ElationLighting com Info ElationLighitng com FAN...

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