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Version 2.0: 2013         © 2013 Philips Selecon All Rights Reserved

 

 

 

 
 

OPERATION

 

MANUAL

 

SPX 

 

 
 
 

 
 
This manual covers the following models: 

SPX 15

 - 35

 Zoomspot 

SPX 25

 - 50

 Zoomspot 

SPX 14

 Fixed Beam 

SPX 19

 Fixed Beam 

SPX 26

 Fixed Beam 

SPX 36

 Fixed Beam 

SPX 50

 Fixed Beam 

 

 

 

 
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A PHILIPS SELECON SPX LUMINAIRE.  WE HAVE DESIGNED THIS 
LUMINAIRE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH A SUPERIOR FITTING IN PERFORMANCE, DESIGN AND 
ENGINEERING.  WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT IT WILL PERFORM TO YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR MANY 
YEARS TO COME. 
 

 

Caution! 

Installation is entirely at your risk.  Read this manual from cover to cover before attempting installation.  Do not 
attempt installation unless you are suitably qualified.  If you do not understand a point in this manual, don’t 
guess.  Don’t take short cuts.  If in doubt, stop!  Contact Philips Selecon or one of its authorised distributors for 
advice.  Don’t be afraid to ask for help. 

 
 

IMPORTANT NOTE: The SPX sets new standards in product safety. 

As it is double insulated it has a simpler testing procedure than 

conventional luminaires. Refer to the testing section inside. 

 

Before discarding the packaging ensure you have the suspension bolt 

set, colour frame &/or the lamp. 

Summary of Contents for Selecon SPX series

Page 1: ...NY YEARS TO COME Caution Installation is entirely at your risk Read this manual from cover to cover before attempting installation Do not attempt installation unless you are suitably qualified If you do not understand a point in this manual don t guess Don t take short cuts If in doubt stop Contact Philips Selecon or one of its authorised distributors for advice Don t be afraid to ask for help IMP...

Page 2: ...r direct indirect incidental special or consequential damages resulting from the customer s failure to follow the installation operating maintenance and safety procedures in this manual or those generally applicable to lighting equipment The foregoing limitation extends to damages for personal injury property damage loss of operations loss of profits loss of product or loss of time whether incurre...

Page 3: ...e 6 To Mount on a Theatre Standard Scaffold Pipe 6 Operating your Luminaire 7 Pan and Tilt Adjustment 7 Focusing SPX Zoomspot Models 7 Focusing SPX Fixed Beam Profiles 7 Shutter System 7 Shutter Lock 7 Rotatable Shutters 8 Accessory Mounting Positions 8 Changing the Lens Tube 9 Colour Filter Life 9 Safe Practice 10 Rigging Check list 10 Maintenance 10 Electrical Test Procedure 10 Cleaning the Refl...

Page 4: ... The luminaire should be at least 1 2 metres 4 ft away from the nearest object it is lighting The SPX range can be operated only through a range of angles 90 either side of horizontal Operating your Luminaire for the First Time Familiarise yourself with the way the shutter and reflector assembly can be rotated by loosening the rotating clamp drawing page 9 and turning the assembly Note how the col...

Page 5: ...o peak or Flat light output The peak beam gives a central hot spot falling off evenly to the beam edges This setting is useful for normal stage lighting purposes where beams are overlapped to achieve an even cover Flat adjustment provides a visually even light beam suitable for gobo projection Take care to move the lamp carefully as the lamp filament is burning white hot and at its most vulnerable...

Page 6: ... of failed lamps Mounting your Luminaire A safety bond MUST always be used when rigging luminaires on bars ladders etc The SPX is supplied with a rated safety bond permanently attached This is the only recommended anchor point for the luminaire Be careful to allow sufficient slack to allow the luminaire to be focused freely An extra safety bond attachment point has been provided for accessories pl...

Page 7: ...first define the beam size required using the front lens Then set the hardness softness of the beam with the focus lens A reference scale is on the bottom of the lens tube The reference scale allows you to record your preferred beam settings Finger tight pressure only is necessary to lock the lens off in their chosen positions Focusing SPX Fixed Beam Profiles The lens can be moved to adjust the be...

Page 8: ...der code SPXGHB An adjustable iris code 20IRIS A motorised gobo rotator e g Rosco Apollo The rear slot will house a Philips Selecon steel pattern holder order code SPXGHB Refer to website for a list of compatible third party accessories To fit an accessory in the front slot Slide the accessory slot cover forward to reveal the aperture Slide the accessory into the front slot Slide the slot cover ba...

Page 9: ...r Filter Life The SPX optical system has been designed for maximum light output using modern compact filament lamps while optimising colour filter life Colour filter life is of typical duration compared to other ellipsoidals Please refer to the table below for more performance information Tested with dark blue high performance gel using an 800W lamp 240V Lens Tube Flat Peak 14 Excellent Excellent ...

Page 10: ... position with the lamp module locking knobs tightened Maintenance Electrical Test Procedure The SPX is a Class 2 Electrical appliance It is double insulated for maximum safety and simplified maintenance All exposed metalwork is separated from the conductors by two layers of insulation An earth conductor is not required in a Class 2 Electrical appliance Two tests must be performed on the SPX a vis...

Page 11: ...placing a 0 volt reference probe on the external metal parts of the SPX Lamp module must be in place during tests Test active neutral to accessible earthed parts Insulation resistance limits Equipment Insulation Test Minimum insulation resistance MΩ Class II With live and neutral conductors electrically connected measure between live parts and any accessible metal parts 1 In accordance with AS NZS...

Page 12: ...recommended international safety standards It is your responsibility to maintain this luminaire in good safe working condition Repairs should only be carried out by suitably qualified persons Do not operate the luminaire with cracked lens damaged cable etc Consult your Philips Selecon distributor for assistance Only replace damaged parts with authorised Philips Selecon spares N B Luminaire Cable Y...

Page 13: ...mine in its sole discretion Philips Selecon shall bear the cost of such service repair or replacement However the owner shall bear the cost of freight and insurance on the luminaire both ways If Philips Selecon does not wish to service repair or replace the defective luminaire it shall refund the purchase price Philips Selecon s sole responsibility is to repair replace or service a luminaire subje...

Page 14: ...over SPXPLA005 SPX Tilt Lock Kit SPXTLOKIT Contacting Philips Selecon Philips Selecon 19 21 Kawana Street Northcote Auckland 1310 New Zealand Tel 64 9 481 0100 Fax 64 9 481 0101 www seleconlight com Philips Entertainment European Service Distribution Centre Rondweg zuid 85 Winterswijk 7102 JD The Netherlands Phone 31 543 542516 Philips Strand Lighting USA Strand Lighting 10911 Petal Street Dallas ...

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