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Luminaire Components

Below is a brief description of the major assemblies of the VL440 / VL770 / VL880 Luminaires.

Luminaire Head Assembly

- Houses color

system, gobos, lenses, filters, reflector, and lamp.

Enclosure Assembly

Houses ballast, menu system,
pan motor, and AC input
connection, and DMX512
connections.

Yoke Assembly

Houses tilt motor and
routes cables to / from
head and enclosure
assemblies.

Summary of Contents for VARI-LITE 400 Series

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Page 2: ...t notice Please check www vari lite com for latest version Vari Lite assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual All information and graphics are property of Philips Vari Lite a Philips group company 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 USA Version as of 26 July 2011 Part number 02 9687 0001 0 VL440 VL770 VL880 Luminaire User s Manual 2011 ...

Page 3: ...ered user or organization If available you should have your sales invoice to establish the date of sale as the beginning of the warranty period Once you obtain the RMA pack the unit in a secure shipping container or in its original packing box Go to the Vari Lite web site www vari lite com click on the Support link and download the RMA form Put the completed RMA form in shipping container along wi...

Page 4: ...CC 47CFR 15B clA CEI Issued 2009 10 01 Title 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B Unintentional Radiators Class A Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense Declaration of Conformity We declare and certify under our sole responsibility that this product complies with the re...

Page 5: ... specific lamp types The VL440 VL770 VL880 luminaire requires a certain type of lamp see Replacement Items Accessories on page 9 for all lamp types Installing another type or unapproved lamp may be hazardous 2 Luminaires may be mounted on any type of surface as long as mounting instructions are followed See instructions detailed in this manual 3 Note distance requirement from combustible materials...

Page 6: ...components 2 Luminaires will have a hot lamp when operating Disconnect power and allow lamp to cool before replacing 3 Arc lamps emit ultraviolet radiation which can cause serious skin burn and eye inflammation Additionally arc lamps operate under high pressure at very high temperatures Should the lamp break there can exist a danger of personal injury and or fire from broken lamp particles being d...

Page 7: ...Achten Sie auf den Lampentyp bevor Sie die jeweiligen Lampen ersetzen Die Installation eines anderen Lampentyps kann gefährlich sein 2 Scheinwerfer können auf jeder beliebigen Oberfläche montiert werden solange Sie die Montageanweisungen befolgen Detaillierte Hinweise finden Sie in diesem Handbuch 3 Beachten Sie die Einhaltung des erforderlichen Sicherheitsabstandes der VARI LITE Scheinwerfer von ...

Page 8: ...ie Lampe abkühlen wenn Sie diese austauschen 3 Bogenlampen senden ultraviolette Strahlen aus die Hautverbrennungen und Augenentzündungen verursachen können Der Betrieb von Bogenlampen erfolgt unter Hochdruck und bei hohen Temperaturen Sollte die Lampe zerbrechen besteht die Gefahr von Körperverletzung bzw von Feuer das von Lampenteilen ausgelöst werden kann 4 Tragen Sie beim Austausch der Lampen e...

Page 9: ...nt été conçus pour être utilisés uniquement avec certaines type de lampes Vérifier le type de lampe avant de remplacer les lampes L installation d un autre type de lampe peut poser un danger 2 Les luminaires peuvent être fixés sur tout type de surface tant que les directives de montage sont respectées Voir les explications détaillées dans ce guide 3 Vérifier la distance à respecter entre les matér...

Page 10: ...aire est brûlante lorqu il est en marche Débrancher le courant et attendre que la lampe ait refroidi avant de la remplacer 3 Les lampes à arc émettent des rayons ultraviolets pouvant causer de graves brûlures sur la peau et une inflammation des yeux De plus les lampes à arc fonctionnent sous haute tension à de très hautes températures Si la lampe se casse les particules de la lampe cassée peuvent ...

Page 11: ...n sido diseñadas para ser usadas solamente con algunas lámparas Tome nota del tipo de lámpara antes de reemplazarla Instalación de otro tipo de lámpara puede ser peligroso 2 Las luminarias se pueden instalar en cualquier tipo de superficie siempre que se sigan las instrucciones de instalación Vea las instrucciones detalladas en este manual 3 Tome nota de los requerimientos de distancia de material...

Page 12: ...narias están en operación la lámpara estará muy caliente Desconecte la energía y deje que la lámpara se enfríe antes de reemplazarla 3 Las lámparas de arco emiten radiaciones ultravioletas que pueden ocasionar serias quemaduras a la piel e inflamación a los ojos Además las lámparas de arco operan a alta presión y muy alta temperatura Si la lámpara se rompe puede existir el peligro de lesiones al p...

Page 13: ...FOREWORD 02 9687 0001 0 26 July 2011 xi ...

Page 14: ...VARI LITE VL440 VL770 VL880 LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL xii 26 July 2011 02 9687 0001 0 ...

Page 15: ...ent vs Voltage 14 Data Cables 16 Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers 17 Termination Connector 17 Installation Procedures Installing Lamp 18 Align Lamp For Maximum Beam Irradiance 20 Hanging the Luminaire 21 Floor Mounting the Luminaire 24 Connecting Data and Power 25 Powering Up Power Up Procedure 26 Addressing Program Starting Address 27 Program Starting Address Without Calibrating Luminaire 27...

Page 16: ...7 VL880 Spot Control Channel Functions 58 Updating Software USB Download and Programming 59 Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire 60 Chapter 4 Menu System Menu Operation What Is the Menu System 64 Controls Operation 64 Using the Menu System 66 Default State 66 Menu System Overview 67 Menu System Functions 68 Function Definitions 73 Self Tests Running Parameter Tests 76 Diagnostic Tests...

Page 17: ...amp Removal and Installation 84 Fixed Color Wheel Filter Removal and Installation 86 Rotating Gobo Removal and Installation 88 Fixed Gobo Removal and Installation 90 Cleaning Optical Lenses and Filters 92 Appendix B Technical Specifications Mechanical 93 Optical 94 Operational 95 Photometric 96 ...

Page 18: ...VARI LITE VL440 VL770 VL880 LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 4 26 July 2011 02 9687 0001 0 Notes ...

Page 19: ...glass gobos 2 Luminaire accepts glass gobos only Model Part Number Lamp Type Color Mixing System Dimmer Gobo Positions Luminaire Body Color VL440 Spot 20 9687 0002 400W MSR Gold 400 MiniFastFit Lamp CYM 8 Filters Glass Dimmer Wheel 7 Rotating 10 Fixed 1 Black VL440 Spot 20 9687 0002 02 400W MSR Gold 400 MiniFastFit Lamp CYM 8 Filters Glass Dimmer Wheel 7 Rotating 10 Fixed 1 White VL770 Spot 20 968...

Page 20: ...Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers Controllers plus AMX 192 Analog Multiplex Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers Controllers A copy of Recommended Practice for DMX512 is included USITT 315 South Crouse Avenue Suite 200 Syracuse New York 13210 1844 USA Phone 800 938 7488 or 1 315 463 6463 Fax 866 398 7488 or 1 315 463 6525 Web Site www usitt org Text Conventions The following styles and mean...

Page 21: ...aining or technical service our full time staff of experienced professionals are on hand to provide support How to Reach Us For assistance in your area call the dealer from which your product was purchased or Contact an Authorized Service Center or Contact the Vari Lite Customer Service Department 7am 6pm CST Monday through Friday at the following phone 1 877 VARI LITE 1 877 827 4548 or 1 214 647 ...

Page 22: ...VARI LITE VL440 VL770 VL880 LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 4 26 July 2011 02 9687 0001 0 Notes ...

Page 23: ...02 9687 0001 0 26 July 2011 5 CHAPTER 1 Description This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components along with a list of accessories which are available Features Components ...

Page 24: ...ed gobo wheel with 10 easily loaded patterns and one open position Fixed gobo wheel is capable of continuous rotation for additional effects 17 total gobos positions VL440 Spot accepts both metal and glass gobos VL770 VL880 Spot accept glass gobos only Frost and Prism Capability Independent drop in armature with frost glass Second independent drop in armature with rotating and indexable four facet...

Page 25: ...n from 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz The unit requires up to 6 6A at 100V depending on the AC supply voltage VL770 Spot Standard AC power distribution from 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz The unit requires up to 10 2A at 100V depending on the AC supply voltage VL880 Spot Standard AC power distribution from 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz The unit requires up to 12 0A at 100V depending on the AC supply voltage Note For a breakdown ...

Page 26: ...80 Luminaire Included Items Neutrik PowerCon AC Input Connector 400W MSR Gold MiniFastFit Lamp VL440 only or Warranty Card Product Registration Product Support Sheet 700W MSR Gold MiniFastFit Lamp VL770 only or 800W MSR Platinum 35 Lamp VL880 only VL440 VL770 VL880 CD ROM user s manual Unpack Quick Start Guide Truss Hook Brackets truss hooks sold separately VL440 VL770 VL880 Spot Luminaire Include...

Page 27: ... section on the Vari Lite web site www vari lite com Vari Lite Part No Accessory Notes PC1BE AC Input Cable PowerCon with Bare End no connector 1 Meter 1 PC1GP AC Input Cable PowerCon with Stage Pin Male 1 Meter 1 PC1GTL AC Input Cable PowerCon with Twist Lock Male 1 Meter 1 PC1GR AC Input Cable PowerCon with Edison Male 1 Meter 1 22 9620 0194 Safety Cable Assembly 1 25 9661 0057 DMX Termination C...

Page 28: ...of the major assemblies of the VL440 VL770 VL880 Luminaires Luminaire Head Assembly Houses color system gobos lenses filters reflector and lamp Enclosure Assembly Houses ballast menu system pan motor and AC input connection and DMX512 connections Yoke Assembly Houses tilt motor and routes cables to from head and enclosure assemblies ...

Page 29: ...ctions for installation of the luminaire It includes connecting power and data along with instructions for powering up the luminaire for the first time and addressing it within your system Power and Data Cabling Requirements Installation Procedures Powering Up Addressing Transporting ...

Page 30: ...eutrik PowerCon connector is supplied however you will need to purchase or construct a cable appropriate for your application Figure 2 1 Power Connector Depending on the application the luminaire s AC input cable may require a different connector If required install a new connector meeting your requirements using the following wire color code reference Neutrik PowerCon Connector supplied AC Power ...

Page 31: ...s not recommended to power any VARI LITE luminaire from a dimmer even in NONDIM mode Dimmer and non dim modules are not suitable sources of power because their output modifies the AC wave form This may work for a short time but will eventually result in power problems luminaire mis operation and or failure and may void the luminaire s warranty Connection Pin AC Neutral X AC Line Y Ground Earth G C...

Page 32: ...Lamp Table 2 2 VL770 Spot Luminaire Current vs Voltage 700W Lamp Table 2 3 VL880 Spot Luminaire Current vs Voltage 800W Lamp Table 2 1 VL440 Spot Luminaire Current vs Voltage 400W Lamp AC Voltage 60Hz Total Luminaire Current Motor Lamp Current 100V 6 6A 110V 6 0A 120V 5 5A 130V 5 1A 140V 4 7A 160V 4 1A 180V 3 7A 200V 3 3A 220V 3 0A 240V 2 8A Table 2 2 VL770 Spot Luminaire Current vs Voltage 700W L...

Page 33: ... of power because their output modifies the AC wave form This may work for a short time but will eventually result in power problems luminaire mis operation and or failure and may void the luminaire s warranty Table 2 3 VL880 Spot Luminaire Current vs Voltage 800W Lamp AC Voltage 60Hz Total Luminaire Current Motor Lamp Current 100V 12 0A 110V 10 9A 120V 10 0A 130V 9 2A 140V 8 6A 160V 7 5A 180V 6 7...

Page 34: ...0 ohms Low capacitance Two twisted pairs Foil and braid shielded 24 AWG min gauge for runs up to 1000 feet 300m 22 AWG min gauge for runs up to 1640 feet 500m Note Microphone type cables and other general purpose two core audio or signal cables are not suitable for use with DMX512 Refer to the USITT Recommended Practice for DMX512 guide for additional information regarding DMX512 systems How to ob...

Page 35: ... ohm resistors Note A male termination connector is available as an accessory from Vari Lite See Replacement Items Accessories on page 9 Type Pairs ZΩ Jacket AWG Use Temp F Belden Cables 1215A 2 150 PVC 26 IBM Type 6 Office cable 75 1269A 2 100 PTFE 22 Solid High Temp Plenum cable 200 8102 2 100 PVC 24 UL2919 80 8132 2 120 PVC 28 UL2919 80 8162 2 100 PVC 24 UL2493 60 82729 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp ...

Page 36: ...y cause the lamp to explode or reduce lamp life If touched use isopropyl alcohol and cotton cloth to thoroughly clean glass portion of lamp To install lamp if applicable Step 1 Ensure power is completely removed from luminaire Step 2 Remove lamp from shipping box Step 3 Set the luminaire head horizontally Step 4 Engage service tilt lock to secure luminaire head in position Step 5 At back of lumina...

Page 37: ...e 2 4 Figure 2 4 Installed Lamp Step 9 Reinstall lamp socket cover Make sure safety tether is completely encapsulated within lamp socket cover Step 10 Disengage service tilt lock to allow luminaire head to move freely Step 11 Align lamp as described in Align Lamp For Maximum Beam Irradiance on page 20 Lamp Socket Cover Lamp Align tabs of lamp with socket when installing NOTE Bow of lamp must be or...

Page 38: ... to a hard edge Be sure that beam size iris is completely opened Step 4 Using three alignment screws as indicated with Red Arrows in Figure 2 5 adjust hot spot to center of beam Step 5 Check color uniformity as follows a Position one of the color cyan or magenta works best at 30 of maximum b Verify that beam color is uniform if lamp is misaligned color will be concentrated to one side of beam If c...

Page 39: ...ll truss hooks on two provided truss hook brackets as required Figure 2 6 Installing Truss Hooks Note Various types of truss hooks can be used The Mega Claw truss hook as shown in the example above as well as many other standard hooks can be ordered separately Step 2 Determine required configuration of bracket installation Brackets may be installed in either orientation as shown Figure 2 7 Bracket...

Page 40: ...g Brackets on Luminaire Enclosure Step 4 After installing truss hooks the hooks should be oriented as shown in Figure 2 8 and Figure 2 9 Press up to Fit over buttons and slide forward to lock Face brackets in same direction for all configurations Locked install or release Locking Mechanism Example Truss Hook and Mounting Hardware not included Mount Bracket Locking Mechanism Raised Mounting Buttons...

Page 41: ...ound truss pipe and attach other end of cable to other enclosure handle Figure 2 9 Safety Cable Installation Step 4 Make sure service tilt and pan locks are disengaged so luminaire moves freely Step 5 Connect power and data cables according to procedure given in Connecting Data and Power on page 25 Safety Cable Recommended for hanging installations May be required by local codes Safety cable is so...

Page 42: ...gned to sit directly on its base in a floor installation application When used in this type of application be sure to leave enough space around the luminaire to allow proper uninterrupted airflow for cooling and movement 24 26 in 616 2 mm 18 88 in 479 5 mm 23 00 in 584 2 mm 22 25 in 565 2 mm Safety Cable Recommended for hanging installations May be required by local codes Safety cable is sold sepa...

Page 43: ...nnect additional data cables from DATA THRU connectors to DATA IN connectors of remaining luminaires in link Step 3 At last luminaire in link install male termination connector at DATA THRU connector Luminaires and other devices on the same DMX chain may not function properly without termination Figure 2 11 Data Link Step 4 Connect AC Input Cable connector to power input source Step 5 Dress AC inp...

Page 44: ...l either stop at its home position which positions the pan axis at mid rotation and the head parallel to the yoke with the lens pointing away from the luminaire enclosure or move to its current DMX defined position if DMX data is present All internal mechanisms also move to their home or DMX defined positions CAUTION Before applying power be sure the luminaire is hung or positioned and the service...

Page 45: ...tep 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Address appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to scroll to starting address Step 4 Press Enter to set Program Starting Address Without Calibrating Luminaire It is possible to bypass the calibration sequence and go directly to the Menu Display programming in order to pre program an address setting Program starting address without calibrat...

Page 46: ...r more information please refer to Vari Lite technical notice TN 235 Transportation and Shipping Case Requirements in the Support area of the Vari Lite web site Transportation and Shipping Case Requirements Cases to transport VARI LITE luminaires should meet the following loading requirements Luminaire head yoke and enclosure sub assemblies shall be equally supported and constrained where no one s...

Page 47: ...uly 2011 29 CHAPTER 3 Operation This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the internal software Color Control Gobos DMX Operation Luminaire Timing Updating Software ...

Page 48: ...uminaire provides full CYM color cross fading and one fixed color wheel with 8 fixed colors for rich color projection and snap color changes Table 1 VL440 Spot Color Wheel Colors and Positions Position Filter Color Filter Part Number 0 Open None None 1 Red 21 9687 0431 2 Blue 21 9687 0436 3 Kelly Green 21 9687 0434 4 Magenta 21 9687 0433 5 CTO 21 9687 0407 6 Flesh Pink 21 9687 0441 7 Dark Orange 2...

Page 49: ... 3 VL440 Spot Fixed Gobo Wheel Effects and Positions on page 32 VL440 spot luminaires accept glass and metal gobos Note VL770 and VL880 spot luminaires accept glass gobos only Table 2 VL440 Spot Rotating Gobo Wheel Effects and Positions Position Gobo Gobo Part Number 0 Open None None 1 Vertical Slot 21 6004 4011 2 Alpha Rays 21 6004 7029 3 Pinwheel 2 21 6004 4322 4 Tri Cone 21 6004 6008 5 Glacier ...

Page 50: ...eakup 41 6004 7025 3 Medium Circle 41 6004 6001 4 Night Sky 41 6004 5011 5 Leaves 41 6004 5501 6 Horizontal Bars 41 6004 4201 7 Block Breakup 41 6004 7015 8 Tribal Breakup 41 6004 5523 9 Wave 41 6004 7008 10 Bathtub Drain 41 6004 4001 Pebbles Medium Circle Open Horizontal Bars Bathtub Drain Dust Break Up Night Sky Wave Block Break Up Leaves Tribal Break Up Note raw artwork shown for gobos and gags...

Page 51: ...ich color projection and snap color changes Table 4 VL770 Spot Color Wheel Colors and Positions Position Filter Color Filter Part Number 0 Open None None 1 Red 21 9687 0431 2 Blue 21 9687 0436 3 Kelly Green 21 9687 0434 4 Magenta 21 9687 0433 5 CTO 21 9687 0407 6 Flesh Pink 21 9687 0441 7 Dark Orange 21 9687 0439 8 Congo Blue 21 9687 0435 Open Congo Blue CTO Dark Orange Kelly Green Magenta Blue Re...

Page 52: ...Fixed Gobo Wheel Effects and Positions on page 35 CAUTION VL770 spot luminaires accept glass gobos only Use of metal gobos in VL770 spot luminaires may damage gobo assembly and will void the luminaire warranty Table 5 VL770 Spot Rotating Gobo Wheel Effects and Positions Position Gobo Gobo Part Number 0 Open None None 1 Vertical Slot 21 6004 4011 2 Alpha Rays 21 6004 7029 3 Pinwheel 2 21 6004 4322 ...

Page 53: ...004 7025 3 Medium Circle 41 6004 6001 4 Night Sky 41 6004 5011 5 Leaves 41 6004 5501 6 Horizontal Bars 41 6004 4201 7 Block Breakup 41 6004 7015 8 Tribal Breakup 41 6004 5523 9 Wave 41 6004 7008 10 Bathtub Drain 41 6004 4001 Pebbles Medium Circle Open Horizontal Bars Bathtub Drain Dust Break Up Night Sky Wave Block Break Up Leaves Tribal Break Up Note raw artwork shown for gobos and gags is for re...

Page 54: ...lors for rich color projection and snap color changes Table 7 VL880 Spot Color Wheel Colors and Positions Position Filter Color Filter Part Number 0 Open None None 1 Red 21 9687 0431 2 Blue 21 9687 0436 3 Kelly Green 21 9687 0434 4 Magenta 21 9687 0433 5 CTO 21 9687 0407 6 Flesh Pink 21 9687 0441 7 Dark Orange 21 9687 0439 8 Congo Blue 21 9687 0435 Open Congo Blue CTO Dark Orange Kelly Green Magen...

Page 55: ... Wheel Effects and Positions on page 38 CAUTION VL880 spot luminaires accept glass gobos only Use of metal gobos in VL880 spot luminaires may damage gobo assembly and will void the luminaire warranty Table 8 VL880 Spot Rotating Gobo Wheel Effects and Positions Position Gobo Gobo Part Number 0 Open None None 1 Vertical Slot 21 6004 4011 2 Alpha Rays 21 6004 7029 3 Pinwheel 2 21 6004 4322 4 Tri Cone...

Page 56: ...eakup 41 6004 7025 3 Medium Circle 41 6004 6001 4 Night Sky 41 6004 5011 5 Leaves 41 6004 5501 6 Horizontal Bars 41 6004 4201 7 Block Breakup 41 6004 7015 8 Tribal Breakup 41 6004 5523 9 Wave 41 6004 7008 10 Bathtub Drain 41 6004 4001 Pebbles Medium Circle Open Horizontal Bars Bathtub Drain Dust Break Up Night Sky Wave Block Break Up Leaves Tribal Break Up Note raw artwork shown for gobos and gags...

Page 57: ...Lo Byte 4 Tilt Hi Byte 0 65535 0 100 32768 16 bit control of Tilt 260 of movement 5 Tilt Lo Byte 6 Edge 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Edge lens from 0 to 255 7 Zoom 0 255 0 100 0 Controls zoom assy 0 narrow to 255 wide 8 Cyan 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Cyan color wheel as follows Open to Full Saturation DMX 0 216 9 Yellow 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Yellow color wheel as follows Open to Full Saturation DMX 0 216 ...

Page 58: ... Gobo 6 Index DMX 84 Gobo 7 Index DMX 98 Open Rotation No Gobo DMX 112 Gobo 1 Rotate DMX 126 Gobo 2 Rotate DMX 140 Gobo 3 Rotate DMX 154 Gobo 4 Rotate DMX 168 Gobo 5 Rotate DMX 182 Gobo 6 Rotate DMX 196 Gobo 7 Rotate DMX 210 Open DMX 214 Spin Fast to Slow DMX 217 234 Stop DMX 235 237 Spin Slow to Fast DMX 238 255 14 Rotating Gobo Index Rotate 0 65535 0 100 32768 16 bit control of the Rotating Gobo...

Page 59: ... Future Use 25 Not Used For Future Use 26 Focus Time 0 255 0 100 255 Allows for luminaire timing of pan and tilt Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console timing 27 Color Time 0 255 0 100 255 Allows for luminaire timing of color wheel func tions Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console timing 28 Beam Time 0 255 0 100 255 Allows for luminaire timing of beam functions Pr...

Page 60: ...00 0 Controls Magenta color wheel as follows Open to Full Saturation DMX 0 216 11 Color Wheel 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Static Color Wheel Linear control from 0 to 216 From 217 255 will spin the color wheel in either direction Bold number indicates center values for each color Open No Color DMX 0 0 14 Red DMX 24 15 34 Blue DMX 47 35 58 Kelly Green DMX 72 59 82 Magenta DMX 95 83 106 CTO DMX 119 107 13...

Page 61: ...ations as follows Open DMX 0 2 Closed DMX 3 5 Slow Rand DMX 6 7 Med Rand DMX 8 10 Fast Rand DMX 11 12 Strobe Range DMX 13 127 fastest 18 Frost 0 255 0 100 0 Controls frost mechanism Linear control from No Frost 0 to Full Frost 255 19 Prism 0 255 0 100 0 Controls prism mechanism Prism Out DMX 0 2 Prism In Index DMX 3 127 Prism In Rotate DMX 128 255 20 Prism Rotate High 0 65535 0 100 32768 16 bit co...

Page 62: ...naire uses the timing channel value to calculate a smooth continuous movement for a given time and transition 29 Gobo Time 0 255 0 100 255 Allows for luminaire timing of gobo wheel func tions Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console timing 30 Control 0 255 0 100 0 Used to strike douse the lamp set lamp levels and other various functions as well as resetting the luminaire via the con...

Page 63: ... Magenta color wheel as follows Open to Full Saturation DMX 0 216 11 Color Wheel 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Static Color Wheel Linear control from 0 to 216 From 217 255 will spin the color wheel in either direction Bold number indicates center values for each color Open No Color DMX 0 0 14 Red DMX 24 15 34 Blue DMX 47 35 58 Kelly Green DMX 72 59 82 Magenta DMX 95 83 106 CTO DMX 119 107 130 Flesh Pink ...

Page 64: ...s strobe operations as follows Open DMX 0 2 Closed DMX 3 5 Slow Rand DMX 6 7 Med Rand DMX 8 10 Fast Rand DMX 11 12 Strobe Range DMX 13 127 fastest 18 Frost 0 255 0 100 0 Controls frost mechanism Linear control from No Frost 0 to Full Frost 255 19 Prism 0 255 0 100 0 Controls prism mechanism Prism Out DMX 0 2 Prism In Index DMX 3 127 Prism In Rotate DMX 128 255 20 Prism Rotate High 0 65535 0 100 32...

Page 65: ...e timing channel value to calculate a smooth continuous movement for a given time and transition 29 Gobo Time 0 255 0 100 255 Allows for luminaire timing of gobo wheel func tions Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console timing 30 Control 0 255 0 100 0 Used to strike douse the lamp set lamp levels and other various functions as well as resetting the luminaire via the console DMX valu...

Page 66: ...ed in fast color and or gobo changes A timing value of zero is full speed A time value of 100 or 255 in DMX causes the associated parameter s to follow cue fade time console time rather than the timing channel Note The particular storing syntax for your console as well as instructions on how to write part cues can be found in the operation manual for that console To use these channels you must Ste...

Page 67: ...arameters affected by the timing channel should always be sent in a zero count Timing channels can be set in either or 0 255 DMX modes with the following values assigned Table 14 Timing Channels Map DMX Value Seconds 0 Full Speed 1 0 2 2 0 4 3 1 0 6 4 0 8 5 2 1 6 1 2 7 1 4 8 3 1 6 9 1 8 10 4 2 11 2 2 12 2 4 13 5 2 6 14 2 8 15 6 3 16 3 2 17 3 4 18 7 3 6 19 3 8 20 8 4 21 4 2 22 4 4 23 9 4 6 24 4 8 2...

Page 68: ...41 16 8 2 42 8 4 43 17 8 6 44 8 8 45 9 46 18 9 2 47 9 4 48 19 9 6 49 9 8 50 10 51 20 10 2 52 10 4 53 10 6 54 21 11 55 11 56 22 12 57 12 58 13 59 23 13 60 14 61 24 14 62 14 63 15 64 25 15 65 16 66 26 16 67 16 68 17 69 27 17 70 18 71 28 18 72 18 73 19 74 29 19 75 20 76 30 20 Table 14 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX Value Seconds ...

Page 69: ...85 23 86 24 87 34 24 88 25 89 35 25 90 25 91 26 92 36 26 93 27 94 37 27 95 27 96 28 97 38 28 98 29 99 39 29 100 29 101 30 102 40 30 103 30 104 31 105 41 31 106 32 107 42 32 108 32 109 33 110 43 33 111 34 112 44 34 113 34 114 35 115 45 35 116 36 117 46 36 118 36 Table 14 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX Value Seconds ...

Page 70: ... 126 39 127 40 128 50 40 129 41 130 51 41 131 41 132 42 133 52 42 134 43 135 53 43 136 43 137 44 138 54 44 139 45 140 55 45 141 45 142 46 143 56 46 144 47 145 57 47 146 47 147 48 148 58 48 149 49 150 59 49 151 49 152 50 153 60 50 154 50 155 51 156 61 51 157 52 158 62 52 159 52 160 53 Table 14 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX Value Seconds ...

Page 71: ...56 170 57 171 67 57 172 58 173 68 58 174 58 175 59 176 69 59 177 59 178 60 179 70 60 180 65 181 71 65 182 65 183 70 184 72 70 185 75 186 73 75 187 75 188 80 189 74 80 190 85 191 75 85 192 85 193 90 194 76 90 195 95 196 77 95 197 95 198 100 199 78 100 200 110 201 79 110 202 110 Table 14 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX Value Seconds ...

Page 72: ...50 212 83 150 213 160 214 84 160 215 160 216 170 217 85 170 218 180 219 86 180 220 180 221 190 222 87 190 223 200 224 88 200 225 200 226 210 227 89 210 228 210 229 220 230 90 220 231 230 232 91 230 233 230 234 240 235 92 240 236 250 237 93 250 238 250 239 260 240 94 260 241 270 242 95 270 243 270 244 280 Table 14 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX Value Seconds ...

Page 73: ... to affect the control functions Step 3 Set control channel value to zero This must occur without any scaling values Action will be voided if other values are detected between action value and zero The following pages contain the control channel function maps for the VL440 spot VL770 spot and VL880 spot luminaires Refer to the corresponding control channel functions table for your fixture Control ...

Page 74: ...ntrol Channel Functions Control Channel Function Control Channel Value VL440 Spot Only Value DMX Value After 3 Secs Default Console Value Idle 0 0 Display Menu Settings Off 3 4 0 Reset Fixture to Defaults 5 7 0 Fans Constant 11 13 0 Fans Auto 14 16 0 Full Luminaire Recal 81 87 0 Recal Color 100 104 0 Recal Gobo 112 116 0 Recal Beam 126 130 0 Recal Dim Strobe 138 142 0 Lamp OFF 165 171 0 Lamp Stand...

Page 75: ...l Functions Control Channel Function Control Channel Value VL770 Spot Only Value DMX Value After 3 Secs Default Console Value Idle 0 0 Display Menu Settings Off 3 4 0 Reset Fixture to Defaults 5 7 0 Fans Constant 11 13 0 Fans Auto 14 16 0 Full Luminaire Recal 81 87 0 Recal Color 100 104 0 Recal Gobo 112 116 0 Recal Beam 126 130 0 Recal Dim Strobe 138 142 0 Lamp OFF 165 171 0 Lamp Stand By Quiet 17...

Page 76: ...ntrol Channel Functions Control Channel Function Control Channel Value VL770 Spot Only Value DMX Value After 3 Secs Default Console Value Idle 0 0 Display Menu Settings Off 3 4 0 Reset Fixture to Defaults 5 7 0 Fans Constant 11 13 0 Fans Auto 14 16 0 Full Luminaire Recal 81 87 0 Recal Color 100 104 0 Recal Gobo 112 116 0 Recal Beam 126 130 0 Recal Dim Strobe 138 142 0 Lamp OFF 165 171 0 Lamp Stand...

Page 77: ...un with some Windows emulators In addition to Windows your computer must be running IE 5 01 or later and Microsoft NET Framework Version 3 5 or later which you can download from http www microsoft com and search for NET Framework downloads An available USB 2 0 port on the PC For Windows Vista 64 Bit and Windows 7 64 Bit operating systems refer to the Vari Lite Technical Notice TN 309 in the produc...

Page 78: ...ing Data and Power on page 25 however a maximum of 32 luminaires can be updated at once Hardware Requirements Data cables used in this process must have two twisted pairs and a shield It is also recommended that cables meet all other USITT DMX specification requirements Refer to Data Cables on page 16 Lists specific versions of Will show current Download History Click to download specific software...

Page 79: ... take 4 5 seconds The number of blocks displayed will be less in a luminaire to luminaire download than in a PC to luminaire download for the same software version Step 7 Once download is complete luminaire will automatically recalibrate Once recalibration is complete reset recalibrate again luminaire Verify software version at luminaire Step 1 At Menu Display press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrow...

Page 80: ...VARI LITE VL440 VL770 VL880 LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 62 26 July 2011 02 9687 0001 0 Notes ...

Page 81: ...02 9687 0001 0 26 July 2011 63 CHAPTER 4 Menu System This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature Menu Operation Self Tests ...

Page 82: ...te and test the luminaire The menu system is controlled at the Menu Display available at the enclosure input panel Figure 4 1 Menu Display Location Controls Operation The menu system is controlled by an ENTER ESC Escape and four Arrow YUVZ buttons These buttons function are shown in Figure 4 2 POWER TX RX ERROR ENTER ESC AC INPUT DATA THRU DATA IN Menu Display Enclosure Input Panel Luminaire Enclo...

Page 83: ... Status Indicators Power On Transmitting DMX Receiving DMX Error in Luminaire Operation Table 1 Menu Control Buttons Button Description Action Up Arrow Menu Navigation Data Selection Down Arrow Menu Navigation Data Selection Right Arrow Menu Navigation Data Selection Left Arrow Menu Navigation Data Selection ENTER Enter Button To Select or Change a Setting or Data Value ESC Escape Button Used to A...

Page 84: ...f Press Enter to store the value or select an action For example Default State The menu display s default state during normal operation is to display the DMX address After 10 seconds of inactivity at the display it will change to the default state After longer periods of inactivity the menu display will switch to its off state The default state for this feature is 5 minutes however different time ...

Page 85: ...MENU SYSTEM MENU OPERATION 4 02 9687 0001 0 26 July 2011 67 Menu System Overview The following is a graphic representation of the entire menu system ...

Page 86: ...Power Up Lamp Power up State Lamp ON Lamp On default Lamp OFF Lamp Off Lamp Hours Lamp Hours Used XXXX Cumulative of Operation Hours Not editable Reset Hrs Reset Lamp Hour Counter OK Pan Tilt Pan and Tilt Options Movement Position Recovery Enable Disable Display Display Illumination Off Time ON ON indefinitely 30sec OFF in 30 seconds 5Min OFF in 5 minutes default 10Min OFF in 10 minutes Display En...

Page 87: ...fault Inv Tilt Invert Tilt ON OFF default Fixture Displays fixture information condition or downloads new software Status Status Error Display Scrolls error messages or displays No Errors Re Cal Recalibrate OK LumId Luminaire ID XXXX Luminaire ID Number Version Software Version XX XX XX Version Date Fixt Hrs Fixture Hours On powered XXXX Hours Download Download Program to Luminaires OK Table 4 1 M...

Page 88: ...or Whl Fixed Color Wheel XXXXX Data Rot Gobo Rotating Gobo Select XXXXX Data Index Rotating Gobo Index XXXXX Data Fixed Gobo Select Fixed Gobo XXXXX Data Edge Edge XXXXX Data Zoom Zoom XXXXX Data Iris Beam Iris XXXXX Data Frost Frost XXXXX Data Prism Prism XXXXX Data Prism Rot Prism Rotation XXXXX Data Test System Test ALL SEQ Sequence Through All Tests RunTest Press Menu to stop tests Pan Tilt Pa...

Page 89: ...Whl Fixed Color Wheel RunTest Rot Gobo Rotating Gobo Wheel RunTest Gobo Index Rotating Gobos Indexes RunTest Fix Gobo Fixed Gobo Wheel RunTest Edge Edge RunTest Zoom Zoom RunTest Iris Beam Iris RunTest Frost Frost RunTest Prism Prism RunTest Lamp Lamp Disables Pan and Tilt for lamp adjustment RunTest Encoder Encoder Allows hand movement to check values Pan Value Tilt Value Table 4 1 Menu System Ch...

Page 90: ...r Wheel Sensor Sens Tst Sensor Test in Progress PASS FAIL Fixed Color Wheel Fixed Color Wheel Sensor Sens Tst Sensor Test in Progress PASS FAIL Rot Gobo Rotating Gobo Sensor Sens Tst Sensor Test in Progress PASS FAIL Gobo Index Gobo Index Sensor Sens Tst Sensor Test in Progress PASS FAIL Fixed Gobo Fixed Gobo Wheel Sensor Sens Tst Sensor Test in Progress PASS FAIL Temps Luminaire operational tempe...

Page 91: ...D and resetting luminaire default values ColorMix Crossfade Color Wheels Specifies crossfade color wheels for testing Test ColrWhl Color Wheel Specifies fixed color wheel for testing Test Chan XX DMX Channel Specifies DMX channel for display of current data value Cyan Cyan Color Wheel Specifies Cyan color wheel for manual control Manual or for testing Test Data DMX Data Accesses function for displ...

Page 92: ...g No Program Indicates that there is no software present in the luminaire OFF Off Turns off a function OK Okay Indicates that luminaire is ready to accept commands OK Okay Prompt for pressing Enter before an action is executed ON On Indefinitely Sets Menu Display to stay on until programmed otherwise Display turns on a function or turns on a menu item Pan Tilt Pan Tilt Accesses pan and tilt option...

Page 93: ...esses diagnostic tests for luminaire s mechanisms Tilt Tilt Specifies tilt function for manual control Manual or tilt encoder for testing Test Version Software Version Displays current software version by date XX XX XX Yellow Yellow Color Wheel Specifies Yellow color wheel for manual control Manual or for testing Test Zoom Zoom Specifies zoom function for manual control Manual or for testing Test ...

Page 94: ...the construction of this connector Figure 4 3 Test Setup To run tests Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Test appears Press Enter Step 3 Use Up Down arrows to select a parameter to test Refer to Menu System Functions on page 68 for a complete list of test parameters which can be chosen Step 4 Press Enter to run test Step 5 Press Menu to stop test at any time Note Connected luminai...

Page 95: ...f the luminaire Movement will need to be enabled after testing Note When using the Movement option pan and tilt will be disabled for all the luminaires that are linked To set movement option Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Config appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until Pan Tilt appears Press Enter Step 4 Movement will be displayed Press Enter Step 5 Use Up Down ar...

Page 96: ...s Color Mix Tests operation of the color mixing system Color Wheel Tests fixed color wheel operation Rotating Gobo Tests rotating gobo wheel operation Gobo Index Tests rotating gobos movement FixGobo Tests fixed gobo wheel movement Edge Tests edge movement Zoom Tests zoom movements Iris Tests iris movement Frost Tests frost operation movement Prism Tests prism operation movement Lamp Allows user t...

Page 97: ...ng routine maintenance which may be necessary during the life of the luminaire Equipment Handling Troubleshooting Routine Maintenance WARNING All maintenance procedures are to be performed with power completely removed from the luminaire Never remove covers or backcap assembly while lamp is in operation ...

Page 98: ...e When operating arc lamps allow luminaires to operate for at least 3 minutes It takes about 3 minutes for the fill components mercury and halogen metal compounds in the lamp tubes to vaporize completely If the lamps are switched off earlier than 3 minutes the fill components are partially vaporized The inadequately vaporized fill components and the electrode material tungsten are deposited in the...

Page 99: ...ESD rarely results in immediate failure of a component but shows up later as an intermittent problem or severely reduces the life of the component All VARI LITE equipment uses solid state electronics and appropriate precautions to protect them should be observed when servicing Printed Circuit Boards PCBs All PC boards should be shipped in electrostatic shielding bags When handling PC boards or com...

Page 100: ... Up Down arrows until Fixture appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to access Status Press Enter Display will now scroll through any error messages or display OK if no errors Table A 1 Error Messages Display Message OK No Errors Found Pan Encoder Fail Pan encoder failure Tilt No Sens Tilt sensor not found Tilt Encoder Fail Tilt encoder failure Index No Sens Gobo Index sensor not found Ro...

Page 101: ...settings in menu check enclosure fans for proper operation NOTE Upon initial power up ballast fans will run for a few seconds and then operate as needed Enclosure vents must be clear of debris and dirt to allow proper airflow n a Lamp will not strike Lamp Strike Failure Lamp cutout switch disengaged check lamp cutout switches at lamp box and fan ducts Bad lamp replace lamp Low input voltage check ...

Page 102: ...ughly clean glass portion of lamp To remove and install lamp Step 1 Ensure power is completely removed from luminaire and luminaire has cooled completely Step 2 Set the luminaire head horizontally Step 3 Engage service tilt lock to secure luminaire head in position Step 4 At back of luminaire using 2 Phillips screwdriver remove lamp socket cover by loosening the two quarter turn fasteners Note lam...

Page 103: ...A 3 Figure A 3 Installed Lamp Step 9 Reinstall lamp socket cover Make sure safety tether is completely encapsulated within lamp socket cover Step 10 Disengage service tilt lock to allow luminaire head to move freely Step 11 Align lamp as described in Align Lamp For Maximum Beam Irradiance on page 20 Lamp Socket Cover Lamp Align tabs of lamp with socket when installing NOTE Bow of lamp must be orie...

Page 104: ...om luminaire head Note rear head cover is attached by a safety tether Figure A 4 Replacing Fixed Color Filters CAUTION Wear protective gloves or other protective covering while handling filters to avoid leaving fingerprints Filters are extremely fragile and can break if not handled carefully If dirty clean with isopropyl alcohol and a soft lint free cloth Step 3 At fixed color wheel slowly rotate ...

Page 105: ...er into place Figure A 6 Fixed Color Filter Wheel Filter Installation Step 6 After filter is installed reinstall rear head cover Fixed Color Filter Assembly Fixed Color Filter Orientation Rear of filter This side reflective side towards lamp Note position of light shield Light Shield Front of filter This side non reflective side towards front of luminaire Note positions of light shield and dimple ...

Page 106: ...re head Note rear head cover is attached by a safety tether Figure A 7 Replacing Rotating Gobos CAUTION Wear protective gloves or other protective covering while handling gobos and filters to avoid leaving fingerprints Gobos are extremely fragile and can break if not handled carefully If dirty clean with isopropyl alcohol and a soft lint free cloth Step 3 At rotating gobo wheel slowly rotate wheel...

Page 107: ...tating gobo over open slot as shown in Figure A 9 slide into wheel and gently snap gobo into place Figure A 9 Rotating Gobo Wheel Gobo Installation Step 6 After rotating gobo is installed reinstall rear head cover Rotating Gobo Rotating Gobo Carrier Orientation Rear of gobo assembly This side reflective side towards lamp Note that gear is on front of carrier Pull gobo straight up and away from whe...

Page 108: ...uminaire head Note rear head cover is attached by a safety tether Figure A 10 Replacing Fixed Gobos CAUTION Wear protective gloves or other protective covering while handling gobos to avoid leaving fingerprints Gobos are extremely fragile and can break if not handled carefully If dirty clean with isopropyl alcohol and a soft lint free cloth Step 3 At fixed gobo wheel slowly rotate wheel by hand un...

Page 109: ...slide into wheel and gently snap gobo into place Figure A 12 Fixed Gobo Wheel Gobo Installation Step 6 After gobo is installed reinstall rear head cover Fixed Gobo Carrier Assembly Fixed Gobo Orientation Rear of filter This side reflective side image on this side towards lamp Front of gobo This side non reflective side towards front of luminaire Note dimple in tab Mounting Tab dimple on front side...

Page 110: ...ctions and precautions The front lens optics color filters and reflector may require cleaning after extended use FRONT LENS Use a isopropyl alcohol with a soft lint free cloth to clean the front lens OPTICS COLOR FILTERS GOBOS Use Acetone or Isopropyl Alcohol along with a soft lint free cloth to clean the optics color filters REFLECTOR Use Acetone or Isopropyl Alcohol along with a soft lint free c...

Page 111: ... capable of continuous rotation for additional effects 17 total gobos positions VL440 Spot accepts both metal and glass gobos VL770 VL880 Spot accept glass gobos ONLY Frost and Prism Capability Independent drop in armature with frost glass Second independent drop in armature with rotating and indexable four facet prism Both the frost and prism pieces are interchangeable Pan Tilt Smooth time contro...

Page 112: ...le over a timed range of 1 5 seconds to 20 minutes Variable beam focus to soften edges of gobos or spots Intensity Control All models contain a coated glass dimmer wheel provides full field dimming designed for smooth timed fades These models also feature a high performance dual blade strobe system capable of ultra fast operation Model Lamp Color Temperature Output VL440 Spot 400W MSR Gold 400 Min...

Page 113: ...to 12 0A at 100V depending on the AC supply voltage Note For a breakdown of total luminaire current draw at different voltages for all models covered in this manual see Current vs Voltage on page 14 Operational Temperature 20 to 122 F 29 to 50 C Cooling Forced air cooling Control Control by DMX512 protocol Compatible with a wide variety of DMX512 consoles DMX Channels 30 channels Mounting Position...

Page 114: ...es LUMENS CENTER BEAM CANDELA cd 15 0 8 500 275 300 26 0 8 750 93 800 36 0 9 000 51 200 VL770 Spot Luminaire 700W MSR Gold 700 MiniFastFit Lamp 6000K Color Temperature FIELD ANGLE degrees LUMENS CENTER BEAM CANDELA cd 15 0 14 100 468 300 26 0 14 600 168 400 36 0 15 100 90 100 VL880 Spot Luminaire 800W MSR Platinum 35 Lamp 6000K Color Temperature FIELD ANGLE degrees LUMENS CENTER BEAM CANDELA cd 15...

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