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ROUBLESHOOTING

AND

AINTENANCE

02.9698.0002 0

13 December 2012

Troubleshooting Guide

If a problem is suspected, first try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. The chart
below provides possible causes and remedies for various error messages and/or symptoms.

Table A-2: Troubleshooting Chart

Message

Symptom

Description

Possible Cause/Remedy

Lamp
Power
Douse

Lamp does not strike
upon start-up

Lamp Off option is config-
ured

- Reconfigure lamp startup option in Lamp config

menu.

n/a

Lamp douses frequently

Lamp Douse

Fan failure...

- check fans for proper connection and operation.

n/a

Lamp will not strike

Lamp Strike Failure

Lamp cutout switch engaged...

- check lamp cutout switches at lamp box and fan

ducts.

Bad lamp...

- replace lamp.

Low input voltage...

- check input power (must be 200 to 264 VAC).

n/a

Luminaire behaves
oddly

Profile Not Matched

Profile not set correctly...

- confirm console patch matches fixture DMX

address.

- confirm DMX protocol matches console profile.

n/a

Luminaire does not
power up

No power

Switch not turned on...

- verify switch is turned on.

Not plugged in...

- ensure A/C cable is connected to power source.

n/a

Self tests will not run or
software download does
not work.

DMX Data Input

Detecting DMX data...

- disconnect DMX input cable.

n/a

No response to DMX
data

DMX Failure

MCB connector disconnected...

- check MCB DATA IN connection.

n/a

Erratic control of
luminaire

DMX Termination

No DMX termination or termination not correct...

- check for DMX terminator.

n/a

No control of pan or tilt
movement from DMX
(console) commands

Pan/Tilt do not respond to
DMX

Pan/Tilt do not respond to DMX...

- Turn off Followspot Mode in Setup menu.

(Ensure

that Followspot handle accessories are not
installed!)

- Pan/Tilt transport locks need to be disengaged.

Summary of Contents for Vari-lite VL3015LT

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Page 2: ...tice Please check www vari lite com for latest version Philips 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 13 December 2012 Part number 02 9698 0002 0 VL3015LT Spot Luminaire User s Manual 2...

Page 3: ...shipping container or in its original packing box Be sure to clearly indicate the RMA number on all packing lists correspondence and shipping labels If available please include a copy of your invoice as proof of purchase in the shipping container With the RMA number written legibly on or near the shipping address label return the unit freight prepaid to Philips Vari Lite Attention Warranty Service...

Page 4: ...ential 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 under our sole responsibility that this product complies with the relevant clauses of the following standards and harmonized documents Safety EN 60598 2 17 1984 A1 1987 A2 1990 used in conjunction with EN 60598 1 2008 A1...

Page 5: ...naires have been designed for use with specific lamp types The VL3015LT Spot Luminaire requires an 1500 Watt Short Arc Lamp Installing another type of 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 or illuminated objects for VARI LI...

Page 6: ... 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 discharged 4 Wear eye protection when relamping 5 Appropriate safety equipment gloves eye protection should be used when handling damaged lamps 6 ...

Page 7: ...auf den Lampentyp 1500 Watt Short Arc Lamp 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 Sch...

Page 8: ... 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 einen Augenschutz 5 Die geeignete Sicherheitsausrüstung Handschuhe Augenschutz sollte beim Umgang mit beschädigten Lampen verwendet werden 6 Wenn die Lampe mit bloßen Hände...

Page 9: ...us pour être utilisés uniquement avec certaines type de lampes Vérifier le type de lampe 1500 Watt Short Arc Lamp 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 e...

Page 10: ...aves 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 causer blessures et ou incendie en s éparpillant 4 Se protéger les yeux pour remplacer la lampe 5 Utiliser des appareils de protection appropriés gants protection des yeux pour manier des lampes ...

Page 11: ...ñadas para ser usadas solamente con algunas lámparas Tome nota del tipo de lámpara 1500 Watt Short Arc Lamp 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 distanc...

Page 12: ...erias 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 personal o un incendio ocasionado por las partículas de la lámpara rota que se caen 4 Use protección para los ojos cuando vuelve a colocar una lámpara nueva 5 Use un equipo de seguridad apropiado guantes protecci...

Page 13: ...FOREWORD 02 9698 0002 0 13 December 2012 xi ...

Page 14: ...VARI LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL xii 13 December 2012 02 9698 0002 0 ...

Page 15: ...d Cable Types Manufacturers 14 DMX Termination Connector 14 Installation Procedures Hanging the Luminaire 15 Floor Mounting the Luminaire 18 Connecting Data and Power 18 Powering Up Power Up and Configuration Procedure 19 Addressing Program Starting Address 20 Program Starting Address Without Calibrating Luminaire 20 Chapter 3 Operation VL3015LT Spot DMX Channels VL3015LT Spot Channel Mapping 22 V...

Page 16: ...3015LT Spot Menu System Overview 48 VL3015LT Spot Menu System Function Chart 49 Menu Function Definitions 52 Self Tests Running Parameter Tests 54 Appendix A Luminaire Care and Routine Maintenance Equipment Handling Locations Use 58 Lamps 58 Servicing 58 Heat 58 Lamp Life 58 Solid State Electronics 59 Electrostatic Discharge ESD 59 Printed Circuit Boards PCBs 59 Troubleshooting Error Messages 60 T...

Page 17: ...vice Manual 02 9698 0010 Testing Troubleshooting Component Replacement and Illustrated Parts Breakdown Note Performing maintenance procedures may void the product warranty Refer to the Philips Vari Lite Limited Warranty card included in the product shipping package for more information For more information on installing DMX512 control systems the following publication is available for purchase fro...

Page 18: ...experienced professionals is 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 VARI LITE Service Center or Contact the Philips Vari Lite Customer Service Department 9am 6pm CST Monday through Friday at the following phone 1 877 VARI LITE 1 877 827 4548 or 1 214 647 7880 email entertainment service p...

Page 19: ...02 9698 0002 0 13 December 2012 3 CHAPTER 1 Description This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components along with a list of accessories which are available Features Components ...

Page 20: ...ariable CTO color temperature correction wheel Mechanical iris provides continuous beam size control Three gobo effects wheels combine to each offer four rotatable indexable gobo positions and one open position Independent drop in armature that rotates with 3 facet prism Independent drop in armature that contains variable frost Full field dimming system Dual blade strobe system Repositional pan ti...

Page 21: ...gure 1 1 Included Items VL3015LT Spot Luminaire Mounting Brackets VL3015LT Spot Luminaire 1500 Watt Short Arc Double Ended Lamp Note DO NOT handle arc lamp with bare hands Wear cotton gloves Keep lamp dirt and grease free Documentation CD ROM Unpack Quick Start Guide Product Support Sheet Product Registration Warranty Card Neutrik PowerCon AC Input Connector ...

Page 22: ...94 Safety Cable Assembly 22 9678 2254 VARI LITE Luminaire Cover 21 9698 9610 VL3015LT Spot Followspot Handle 1 each 25 9661 0057 DMX Termination Connector Assembly 28 8500 0054 USB Luminaire Programming Kit 55 6840 0001 Truss Hook Mega Clamp Round and Square 55 6841 0001 Truss Hook Mega Claw for 2 Round Tube 71 9686 1502 1500 Watt Short Arc Lamp PC1BE AC Input Cable PowerCon with Bare End no conne...

Page 23: ...to lamp for replacement and provides controls for internal status information beam adjustment see detail below Upper Enclosure Assembly Houses power supply ballast and display board CAUTION RISK OF EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT COMPLETE LAMP ENCLOSURE IN PLACE OR WHEN LENS IS DAMAGED ATTENTION RISQUE D INCENDIE UTILISER UNIQUEMENT UNE LAMPA HALOGENE EN METAL DE...

Page 24: ...VARI LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 8 13 December 2012 02 9698 0002 0 Notes ...

Page 25: ...tions 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 Special Warnings Power and Data Cabling Requirements Installation Procedures Powering Up Addressing ...

Page 26: ...rate luminaires without lens or shield Shields lenses or ultraviolet screens must be changed if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired For example by cracks deep scratches or coating breakdown WARNING Hot Exterior Surfaces The exterior surfaces of the luminaire can get very hot up to 195ºC 383ºF Do not touch any surface of the luminaire while it is ...

Page 27: ...igure 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 WARNING DO NOT connect to three phase Delta service in countries with 240 volt power Note The lamp will not strike below 180 volts RMS Neutrik PowerCon Connector supplied E...

Page 28: ... 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 Connection Pin Phase 1 X Phase 2 Y Ground...

Page 29: ...120 ohms Low capacitance Two twisted pairs Foil and braid shielded 24 AWG minimum gauge for runs up to 1000 feet 300m 22 AWG minimum 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 The XLR 5 pin connectors should be wired as follows Note Refer to the USITT Recommended Practice for DMX512 ...

Page 30: ...DMX termination connector assembly is available as an accessory from Philips Vari Lite See Replacement Items Accessories on page 6 Table 2 1 Recommended Cable Types 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 82...

Page 31: ... possible using the supplied mounting holes Install mounting hardware and brackets Step 1 Install truss hooks on two provided truss hook brackets as required Figure 2 2 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 b...

Page 32: ...eated after the bracket is installed on the luminaire Figure 2 4 Installing Brackets on Luminaire Enclosure Truss Hook Bracket Press up when Once fitted over buttons slide forward to lock in place Locking Mechanism IMPORTANT Face brackets in same direction for all configurations Keyed Locked installing or releasing Raised Mounting Button Hole ...

Page 33: ...ables according to procedure given in Connecting Data and Power on page 18 Figure 2 5 Hanging Configuration and Dimensions Safety Cable not included Top View Loop at least once on truss IMPORTANT Use only the inner portion of the handle as shown to anchor safety cable For complete luminaire dimensions refer to the diagram under Dimensions on page 71 SAFETY CABLE Recommended for all hanging install...

Page 34: ...our console documentation for more information To connect power and data Step 1 Connect data cable from console to first luminaire in chain at DATA IN connector Step 2 If required connect additional data cables from DATA THRU connectors to DATA IN connectors of remaining luminaires in link Step 3 At last luminaire in link install a DMX termination connector at DATA THRU connector Luminaires and ot...

Page 35: ...sms also move to their home or DMX defined positions Subsequently depending on the luminaire s setting for Lamp Power Up State refer to VL3015LT Spot Menu System Function Chart on page 49 when power is applied the arc lamp will either a strike or ignite Lamp On default b await calibration completion and then strike Cal On or c await manual command to strike Lamp Off CAUTION Before applying power b...

Page 36: ...dress appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to enter 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 calibrating luminaire While powering up luminaire press and hold ...

Page 37: ...APTER 3 Operation This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the internal software VL3015LT Spot DMX Channels VL3015LT Spot DMX Mapping VL3015LT Spot Luminaire Timing Updating Software ...

Page 38: ...r wheel 0 open to 255 full saturation 12 Yellow 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Yellow color wheel 0 open to 255 full saturation 13 Magenta 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Magenta color wheel 0 open to 255 full saturation 14 Fixed Color Wheel 1 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Fixed color wheel 1 Linear control from 0 to 216 From 217 to 255 will give different speeds of wheel spin Center color DMX values are denoted by bold ...

Page 39: ... Plowed Rtate DMX 120 141 Position 3 Droplets Rtate DMX 142 163 Position 4 On The Rocks Rtate DMX 164 184 Position 5 Pangea Rtate DMX 185 206 Position 1 Open DMX 207 216 Wheel Spin Fast to Slow DMX 217 236 Wheel Spin Slow to Fast DMX 237 255 20 G2 Index Rt High 0 65535 0 100 32767 16 bit control of Gobo 2 Index and Rotation in either direction 21 G2 Index Rt Low 22 Gobo Wheel 3 0 255 0 100 0 Contr...

Page 40: ... of color wheels Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times 34 Beam Time 0 255 0 100 255 Allows for luminaire timing of zoom edge and beam Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times 35 Gobo Time 0 255 0 100 255 Allows for luminaire timing of gobo wheel functions Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times 36 Control 0 255 0 100...

Page 41: ...annel instead of console timing it is necessary to set the timing channel to the desired value and set cue and or parameter time to zero A combination of time controls can produce unexpected results Refer to VL3015LT Spot Timing Channel Information on page 34 for more information Timing Channel Control The luminaire uses the timing channel value to calculate a smooth continuous movement for a give...

Page 42: ...ues are detected between action value and zero Note A numerical keypad is suggested for sending values An encoder or fader does not allow for a quick value change which is required to effect the control functions DMX Channel Parameters Range DMX Range Default Value Description 36 Control 0 255 0 100 0 Used to strike douse the lamp set lamp levels and other various functions as well as resetting th...

Page 43: ... crossfades from pastel to saturated color Fixed Color Wheel 1 Fixed color wheel 1 offers timed changes half and full frame positions and various spin rates in either direction The wheel contains six positions one being open The following illustration Figure 3 1 shows the standard positions and color configuration for fixed color wheel 1 Figure 3 1 Fixed Color Wheel 1 Standard Filters Positions Ta...

Page 44: ...xed Color Wheel 2 Standard Filters Positions Table 3 3 VL3015LT Spot Fixed Color Wheel 1 Standard Configuration Chart Position Color Filter Part Number 1 Red 41 9686 0490 2 Yellow 41 9686 0491 3 Magenta 41 9686 0492 4 Kelly Green 41 9686 0493 5 Congo Blue 41 9686 0494 Open Pos 1 Blue Pos 2 Amber Pos 3 Dark Pos 5 Green Fuchsia Pos 4 Orange Note Color are simulated and are for position reference onl...

Page 45: ...8 180 Wheel Spin Fast to Slow DMX 217 234 Stop DMX 235 237 Wheel Spin Slow to Fast DMX 238 255 15 Fixed Color Wheel 2 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Fixed color wheel 2 Linear control from 0 to 216 From 217 to 255 will give different speeds of wheel spin Center color DMX values are denoted by bold type face Position 1 Open DMX 0 18 0 Position 2 Blue DMX 19 53 36 Position 3 Straw DMX 54 89 72 Position 4 Fu...

Page 46: ...d gobo configurations Figure 3 3 Gobo Wheels 1 2 and 3 Positions For each wheel and their associated standard gobo or gag refer to VL3015LT Spot Gobo Wheel 1 Standard Configuration Chart on page 31 VL3015LT Spot Gobo Wheel 2 Standard Configuration Chart on page 31 VL3015LT Spot Gobo Wheel 3 Standard Configuration Chart on page 32 Table 3 7 VL3015 Spot DMX Map for Strobe DMX Channel Parameters Rang...

Page 47: ...003 5 Block Break Up 41 6098 7015 Table 3 9 VL3015LT Spot Gobo Wheel 2 Standard Configuration Chart Position Gobo Style Part Number 1 Open No Gobo N A 2 Plowed 41 6098 8513 3 Droplets Gag 41 6098 8506 4 On The Rocks 41 6098 8511 5 Pangea 41 6098 8512 Alpha Rays Night Sky Ray Block Break Up Note Raw artwork shown for gobos and gags is for reference only Plowed Droplets Gag On The Rocks Pangea Note ...

Page 48: ...rs 41 6098 4211 Circle of Ovals Multi Color Circles Pebbles Uneven Bars Note Raw artwork shown for gobos and gags is for reference only Table 3 11 VL3015LT Spot DMX Map for Gobo Wheel 1 2 and 3 DMX Channel Parameters Range DMX Range Default Value Description 16 Gobo Wheel 1 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 using the following DMX values Half gobo positioning not possible Position 1 Ope...

Page 49: ...gh 0 65535 0 100 32767 16 bit control of Gobo 2 Index and Rotation in either direction 21 G2 Index Rt Low 22 Gobo Wheel 3 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Rotating Gobo Wheel 3 using the following DMX values Half gobo positioning not possible Position 1 Open Indx DMX 0 10 Position 2 Ovals Indx DMX 11 32 Position 3 Colored Gobo Indx DMX 33 54 Position 4 Pebbles Indx DMX 55 75 Position 5 Uneven Bars Indx DMX ...

Page 50: ... a timing channel instead of console timing it is necessary to set the timing channel to the desired value and set cue and or parameter time to zero A combination of time controls can produce unexpected results The default value setting in the profile should be 255 proportional control to allow smooth movement when using console timing The timing channel data should change as a snap A zero value w...

Page 51: ...gn a value to the particular timing channel s you wish to use for timing information see chart on next page Step 4 Set console timing or cue fade time for parameters and timing channels to zero seconds Step 5 Store cue Note Avoid changing timing channel values in a fading cue This can cause unexpected behavior in the luminaire as the timing channel value is updated over time Timing channel values ...

Page 52: ...2 27 5 4 11 28 5 6 29 5 8 30 6 12 31 6 2 32 6 4 13 33 6 6 34 6 8 35 7 0 14 36 7 2 37 7 4 15 38 7 6 39 7 8 40 8 16 41 8 2 42 8 4 17 43 8 6 44 8 8 45 9 18 46 9 2 47 9 4 19 48 9 6 49 9 8 50 10 20 51 10 2 52 10 4 53 10 6 21 54 11 55 11 22 56 12 57 12 58 13 23 59 13 60 14 24 61 14 Table 3 13 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 53: ... 68 17 27 69 17 70 18 28 71 18 72 18 73 19 29 74 19 75 20 30 76 20 77 20 78 21 31 79 21 80 21 81 22 32 82 22 83 23 33 84 23 85 23 86 24 34 87 24 88 25 35 89 25 90 25 91 26 36 92 26 93 27 37 94 27 95 27 96 28 38 97 28 98 29 39 99 29 100 29 101 30 40 102 30 103 30 Table 3 13 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 54: ...11 34 44 112 34 113 34 114 35 45 115 35 116 36 46 117 36 118 36 119 37 47 120 37 121 38 48 122 38 123 38 124 39 49 125 39 126 39 127 40 50 128 40 129 41 51 130 41 131 41 132 42 52 133 42 134 43 53 135 43 136 43 137 44 54 138 44 139 45 55 140 45 141 45 142 46 56 143 46 144 47 57 145 47 Table 3 13 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 55: ...3 50 154 50 155 51 61 156 51 157 52 62 158 52 159 52 160 53 63 161 53 162 54 64 163 54 164 54 165 55 65 166 55 167 56 66 168 56 169 56 170 57 67 171 57 172 58 68 173 58 174 58 175 59 69 176 59 177 59 178 60 70 179 60 180 65 71 181 65 182 65 183 70 72 184 70 185 75 73 186 75 187 75 Table 3 13 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 56: ... 197 95 198 100 78 199 100 200 110 79 201 110 202 110 203 120 80 204 120 205 120 81 206 130 207 130 208 140 82 209 140 210 140 211 150 83 212 150 213 160 84 214 160 215 160 216 170 85 217 170 218 180 86 219 180 220 180 221 190 87 222 190 223 200 88 224 200 225 200 226 210 89 227 210 228 210 229 220 Table 3 13 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 57: ...0 91 232 230 233 230 234 240 92 235 240 236 250 93 237 250 238 250 239 260 94 240 260 241 270 95 242 270 243 270 244 280 96 245 280 246 290 97 247 290 248 290 249 300 98 250 300 251 310 99 252 310 253 310 254 310 100 255 Follows Cue Data Table 3 13 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 58: ...does run 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 ...

Page 59: ...and Power on page 18 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 13 Lists specific versions of Will show current Download History Click to download specific software version ...

Page 60: ... will 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 recalibrate luminaire one additional time Verify software version at luminaire Step 1 At Menu Display press Menu Step 2 Press ...

Page 61: ...02 9698 0002 0 13 December 2012 45 CHAPTER 4 Menu System This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature Menu Operation Menu Functions Self Tests ...

Page 62: ...urrent menu option or stores current data value Up arrow Scrolls menu options upward or increases current data value Down arrow Scrolls menu options downward or decreases current data value The arrows will have opposite functions if the luminaire is hung upside down in a hanging orientation due to the automatic orientation feature In other words the arrow pointing downward always func tions as dow...

Page 63: ...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 lengths can also be programmed To program a different time length for menu off feature Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Config Configuration appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to access Display P...

Page 64: ...ium Head Mtr Movement Enable Disable Manual Pan XXXXX value Note Manual is disabled if DMX512 signal is present Tilt XXXXX value Dimmer XXXXX value Strobe XXXXX value Cyan XXXXX value Yellow XXXXX value Magenta XXXXX value Col Wheel 1 XXXXX value Rot Gobo 1 XXXXX value Gobo 1 Index XXXXX value Edge XXXXX value Zoom XXXXX value Frost XXXXX value Prism XXXXX value Prism Index XXXXX value Col Wheel 2...

Page 65: ...mp Off Lamp Level Lamp Operational Power Level Setting Full Full Power Level Medium Medium Power Level Low Lowest Power Level Lamp Hours Lamp Operational Hours XXXX Cumulative of Lamp Operation Hours Reset Hrs Reset Lamp Hours OK Pan Tilt Pan and Tilt Movement Pan and Tilt Movement Enable Enable Disable Disable Head Mtr Head Motor Movement Head Movement Enable Enable Disable Disable Display Displa...

Page 66: ... Use non editable Download Download Software OK Manual Manual Commands Pan XXX Value Tilt XXX Value Dimmer XXX Value Strobe XXX Value Cyan XXX Value Yellow XXX Value Magenta XXX Value Col Wheel 1 Color Wheel 1 XXX Value Col Wheel 2 Color Wheel 2 XXX Value CTO Color Temperature Orange XXX Value Rot Gobo1 Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 XXX Value Gobo 1 Index Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Index XXX Value Rot Gobo2 Ro...

Page 67: ... in Progress Magenta RUN TEST Run Test in Progress CTO RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Color 1 Color Wheel 1 RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Color 2 Color Wheel 2 RUN TEST Run Test in Progress RotGobo1 RUN TEST Run Test in Progress GobIndx1 RUN TEST Run Test in Progress RotGobo2 RUN TEST Run Test in Progress GobIndx2 RUN TEST Run Test in Progress RotGobo3 RUN TEST Run Test in Progress GobIndx3 RUN TES...

Page 68: ...urs used along with its respective reset func tion CTO CTO Function Specifies CTO color temperature orange parameter for manual control Manual or testing Test Data DMX Data Accesses option for setting DMX address channel Dimmer Dimmer Specifies dimmer mechanism for manual control Manual or testing Test Dimmer Snap Dimmer Snap Operation Specifies dimmer mechanism for either normal or snap modes Dis...

Page 69: ...nual control Manual or testing Test Prism Index Prism Index Specifies prism parameter for manual control Manual Program Programming Currently programming the new version of software Re Cal Recalibrate Recalibrates luminaire ResetDef Reset Defaults Resets default system configuration values ResetLmp Reset Lamp Resets lamp hour and strike counters For use when new lamp is installed Rot Index Gobo In...

Page 70: ...hange to the default state showing the address To connect luminaires for simultaneous testing Step 1 At last luminaire install a DMX termination connector into DATA THRU XLR connector Step 2 At master luminaire Menu Display press Menu Figure 4 2 Testing 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...

Page 71: ... WARNING If the Followspot Handle accessory is installed you must use the FLW Spot Follow Spot Operational Mode setting in Setup menu Movement Disable is temporary setting and is not retained when power is disengaged from the fixture The FLW Spot setting is retained when power is disengaged until changed in the menu setting by the user To set movement option Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down ...

Page 72: ...VARI LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 56 13 December 2012 02 9698 0002 0 Notes ...

Page 73: ...ructions for troubleshooting and 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 removed from the luminaire Never remove covers or backcap while lamp is in operation ...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...g 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 c...

Page 76: ...o Errors Found Pan No Sens Pan sensor not found Pan Encoder Fail Pan encoder failure Tilt No Sens Tilt sensor not found Tilt Encoder Fail Tilt encoder failure Index1 No Sens Gobo 1 Index sensor not found RotGobo1 No Sens Rotating Gobo wheel 1 sensor not found Index2 No Sens Gobo 2 Index sensor not found RotGobo2 No Sens Rotating Gobo wheel 2 sensor not found Index3 No Sens Gobo 3 Index sensor not ...

Page 77: ...input power must be 200 to 264 VAC n a Luminaire behaves oddly Profile Not Matched Profile not set correctly confirm console patch matches fixture DMX address confirm DMX protocol matches console profile n a Luminaire does not power up No power Switch not turned on verify switch is turned on Not plugged in ensure A C cable is connected to power source n a Self tests will not run or software downlo...

Page 78: ... Step 2 At rear of luminaire head loosen four 1 4 turn screws and slide lamp box back and out it is hinged Step 3 One side at a time press lamp lock lever forward and remove current lamp Step 4 Position new lamp with dimple side down One side at a time press lamp lock lever forward and insert lamp connector Ensure lamp is seated fully in place Step 5 Close lamp box and re tighten 1 4 turn screws S...

Page 79: ...e Step 2 At Menu Display select Lamp from Config menu refer to VL3015LT Spot Menu System Overview on page 48 If using console set intensity to 100 open beam size iris and focus for hard edge Step 3 Position beam on a white wall at a distance of 10 to 20 feet Step 4 At backcap using X Y and Z adjustment knobs adjust beam as required Figure A 2 Aligning Lamp Lamp Alignment Knobs CAUTION RISK OF EXPO...

Page 80: ...with thumb screw to access Step 4 Rotate desired gobo wheel until required gobo position is accessible CAUTION Do not push on gobo glass Press on gobo carrier only CAUTION Do not touch gobos with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing To clean refer to Cleaning Optics Filters and Gobos on page 68 Step 5 Remove current gobo by carefully pressing on edges of gobo carrier w...

Page 81: ...Front of luminaire Rotating Gobo Wheel Gobo Assembly Carrier Top Head Cover Bottom Head Cover 1 4 Turn Screw 4 per head cover Gobo Wheel see detail CAUTION Do not touch glass with bare fingers Press on gobo carrier only Head covers are attached by tethers Press from this side ROTATING GOBO WHEELS ...

Page 82: ... mixed color wheels to position the cut outs next to the filter you are changing Step 6 Gently press the color filter toward the lamp until it is free of the lock pins Remove filter Step 7 Orienting coated side of filter towards lamp slide new filter under the spring clip until it is securely retained by the lock pins Step 8 Replace the head cover To replace a fixed color filter on Color Wheel 2 c...

Page 83: ...urely retained by the lock pins Step 7 Replace the head cover Figure A 4 Replacing a Color Filter Top Head Cover 1 4 Turn Screw Color Wheel see detail CAUTION Do not touch filter with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves Color Filter Head covers are attached by tethers Bottom Head Cover Assembly With Color Wheels Note shown removed for clarity only Do not remove assembly Fixed Color Wheel Color Filter ...

Page 84: ...tions 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 cl...

Page 85: ...ntrol Full field dimming designed for smooth timed fades as well as quick dimming effects Strobe High performance dual blade strobe system capable of ultra fast operation Rotating Gobo Wheels Three gobo effects wheels combine to each offer four rotatable indexable gobo positions and one open position Edge and Pattern Focus Variable beam focus to soften edges of gobos or spots Remarkable depth of f...

Page 86: ...oic cold mirror coating Color Filter Fixed wheel color filters 044 thick 2 039 diameter Gobo Gobos are E size Metal gobos are not acceptable OPERATIONAL Power Requirements Standard AC power distribution from 200 240 VAC 50 60 Hz The unit requires up to 12 A depending on the AC supply voltage Operational Temperatures 20 to 104 F 29 to 40 C Cooling Forced air cooled Control Compatible with a wide va...

Page 87: ...rs Luminaire can be mounted and operated in any orientation 16 7 in 424 2 mm 6 1 in 155 0 mm 19 2 in 487 7 mm 18 0 in 457 2 mm 40 7 in 1033 8 mm 21 7 in 551 2 mm 150 3o 150 3o 270o 270o 32 7 in 830 6 mm 24 3 in 617 2 mm 16 4 in 416 6 mm 14 1 in 358 1 mm 30 5 in 774 7 mm 33 5 in 850 9 mm 33 5 in 850 9 mm ...

Page 88: ...istance by Tn to determine coverage C To calculate center beam illuminance I at a specific distance D I cd D2 if D is in feet I is in foot candles if D is in meters I is in lux Zoom Lens Position CENTER BEAM CANDELA CENTER BEAM FOOT CANDLE TOTAL LUMENS FIELD ANGLE degrees FIELD DIAMETER TN NFOV 1 619 083 5 168 24 097 6 3 0 1107 MFOV 555 807 11 343 38 251 25 7 0 4545 WFOV 109 368 13 950 42 487 40 3...

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