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Page 2: ...25 943 8 693 14 122 0 692 08 615 3 692 07 692 1 691 31 478 0 691 21 029 2 690 33 385 4 37 89 166 9 37 68 727 1 37 51 804 6 37 50 201 8 35 87 270 5 Germany Design Patents No M 98 01 745 4 M 96 04 515 9 M 96 04 514 0 M 94 07 689 8 M 94 02 951 2 M 499 03 583 6 M 498 11 203 9 G 93 12 884 3 Spain Patents No 2 090 191 2 084 289 2 020 960 0 548 328 Spain Utility Model Patent No 2 031 748 Spain Design Pat...

Page 3: ...tered 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 w...

Page 4: ...e to radio communications 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 under our sole responsibility that this product complies with the relevant clauses of the following standards and harmonized documents Safety EN 60598 1 200...

Page 5: ... luminaires Philips MSR 1510 Gold SA DE Lamp or GE CSR 1500 S DE 60 96800 Lamp Installing any other lamp types can be hazardous Dispose of used lamps properly Note Users can check the latest version of Vari Lite Technical Notice TN 248 on the Vari Lite web site for all approved lamps Installing another type of lamp other than as specified herein may be hazardous 2 Luminaires may be mounted on any ...

Page 6: ...iolet 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 lam...

Page 7: ...ntyp Osram SharXS HTI 1500 W D7 60 metal halide 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 VAR...

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

Page 9: ...utilisés uniquement avec certaines type de lampes Vérifier le type de lampe Osram SharXS HTI 1500 W D7 60 metal halide 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 r...

Page 10: ...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 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 la...

Page 11: ...r usadas solamente con algunas lámparas Tome nota del tipo de lámpara Osram SharXS HTI 1500 W D7 60 metal halide 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 ...

Page 12: ...nar 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 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 pro...

Page 13: ...FOREWORD 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 xi ...

Page 14: ...VARI LITE VL3500 WASH VL3500 WASH FX LUMINAIRES USER S MANUAL xii 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 B ...

Page 15: ...ements Power 10 Data Cables 11 Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers 12 Male Termination Connector 12 Warnings and Cautions Exceptional Safety Information for the VL3500 Wash 13 Installation Procedures Hanging the Luminaire 14 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 Addr...

Page 16: ... Index Rotation 37 Luminaire Timing Timing Channel Information 38 Updating Software USB Download 46 Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire 47 Chapter 4 Menu System Menu Operation What Is the Menu System 50 Controls Operation 50 Default State 51 Shortcuts 51 Menu Functions Menu System Overview 52 Menu System Function Chart 53 Menu Function Definitions 56 Self Tests Running Parameter Test...

Page 17: ...eplacement 69 FX Pattern Replacement VL3500 Wash FX Only 71 Cleaning Front Lens 74 Appendix B Technical Specifications Specifications VL3500 Wash and VL3500 Wash FX Luminaires 76 Photometric Data VL3500 Wash Luminaire 78 Photometric Data VL3500 Wash FX Luminaire 79 ...

Page 18: ...VARI LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL xvi 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 B Notes ...

Page 19: ...for Authorized VARI LITE Service Centers and Technicians Please check the Vari Lite website for the most current manuals VL3500 Wash and VL3500 Wash FX Luminaire Service Manual 02 9686 0010 CAUTION Performing maintenance procedures may void the product warranty Refer to the Vari Lite Limited Warranty card included in the product shipping package for more information For more information regarding ...

Page 20: ...rienced 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 9am 6pm CST Monday through Friday at the following phone 1 877 VARI LITE 1 877 827 4548 or 1 214 647 7880 email customerservice genlytecontrols com Addition...

Page 21: ...02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 3 CHAPTER 1 Description This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components along with a list of accessories that are available Features Components ...

Page 22: ...uous beam size control with 10 to 50 range dependent on the lens configuration Dual five position plus open fixed color wheels Five position aperture wheel 52 40 35 30 and 25 mm VL3500 Wash only One rotating FX pattern wheel with four rotatable and indexable positions and one open position VL3500 Wash FX only Interchangeable front lenses Fresnel and Plano Convex Stipple standard on both models Add...

Page 23: ...rt Sheet User s Manual CD ROM Mounting Brackets Warranty Card Registration Card Vari Lite QA Certificate Vari Lite Customer Service Product Support Sheet Two Sets of Internal Lenses Fresnel packed with unit and Buxom installed in fixture see above Stippled PC Lens p n 21 9686 0617 Fresnel Lens p n 21 9686 0619 Clear PC Lens p n 21 9686 0618 Fresnel Lens p n 21 9686 0620 Buxom Lens installed p n 21...

Page 24: ...List Quick Start Sheet User s Manual CD ROM Mounting Brackets Warranty Card Registration Card Vari Lite QA Certificate Vari Lite Customer Service Product Support Sheet Two Sets of Internal Lenses Fresnel packed with unit and Buxom installed in fixture see above Fresnel Lens p n 21 9686 0620 Buxom Lens installed p n 21 9686 2164 right 21 9686 2165 left ULTRA Clear PC Lens p n 21 9686 1617 Fresnel L...

Page 25: ...le 21 9686 0618 Front Lens Clear PC 21 9686 0619 Front Lens Fresnel 21 9686 1617 Front Lens ULTRA Clear PC 21 9686 0620 Internal Lens Fresnel 21 9686 2164 Internal Lens Buxom Right 21 9686 2165 Internal Lens Buxom Left 22 9620 0194 Safety Cable Assembly 23 9623 0177 DMX Termination Connector Assembly 55 6840 0001 Truss Hook Mega Clamp Round and Square 55 6841 0001 Truss Hook Mega Claw for 2 Round ...

Page 26: ...ONNECT FIXTURE BEFORE RELAMPING CAUTION HOT LAMP LUMINAIRE MUST REMAIN POWERED ON FOR 5 MINUTES AFTER DOUSING LAMP DO NOT OPEN FOR 5 MINUTES AFTER SWITCHING OFF DATA THRU ENTER MENU AC PWR DATA IN AC IN Main Power Switch AC Input Cable Data In Data Thru Product Label ID AC Input Cable Head Assembly Menu Display Used to input manual commands program test set defaults and access Houses Master Contro...

Page 27: ...ion 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 Warnings and Cautions Installation Procedures Powering Up Addressing Powering Down and Packing Up ...

Page 28: ... using the following wire color code International Harmonized Standard 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 The following socket configurations are typical other countries can use different socket configurations For single phase power at 200 240 volts RMS For three phase power at 208 volts RMS Wire Co...

Page 29: ...0 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 gu...

Page 30: ...te A male termination connector is also available as an accessory from Vari Lite See Replacement Items Accessories on page 7 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 82729 2 ...

Page 31: ...ens 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 170ºC 338ºF Do not touch any surface of the luminaire while it is operating Keep all combus...

Page 32: ...ook per truss hook bracket is required If mounting method does not use truss hooks two attachment points per truss hook bracket are required When attaching more than one point on a single bracket the attach points must be spaced as far apart as possible using the supplied mounting holes Install mounting hardware and brackets Step 1 Install truss hooks on two provided truss hook brackets as require...

Page 33: ...either orientation as shown Figure 2 2 Bracket Orientation Options Step 3 While pulling up on locking mechanism release fit keyed holes onto raised mounting buttons at bottom of enclosure Slide forward and release locking mechanism to lock in place Ensure brackets are locked securely Always face brackets in same direction as shown Bracket Bracket Bracket Bracket ...

Page 34: ...ly seated after the bracket is installed on the luminaire Figure 2 3 Installing Brackets on Luminaire Enclosure Truss Hook Bracket Press up when Fit over buttons and slide forward to lock in place Locking Face brackets in same direction for all configurations Keyed Hole Locked installing or releasing Raised Mounting Button Mechanism ...

Page 35: ...d truss pipe and attach other end of cable to other handle Step 4 Connect power and data cables according to procedure given in Connecting Data and Power on page 18 Figure 2 4 Hanging Configuration and Dimensions Handles are approved safety cable anchor points 18 457 mm 14 5 368 mm 6 152 mm 23 584 mm 28 711 mm 20 508 mm 27 686 mm 12 305 mm Safety Cable Recommended for all hanging installations and...

Page 36: ...ep 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 male termination connector at DATA THRU connector Luminaires and other devices on the same DMX chain may not function properly without termination Step 4 Connect AC input cable connector to power input source Step 5 Dress AC input ...

Page 37: ...inaire s setting for Lamp Power Up State refer to Menu System Function Chart on page 53 when power is applied the arc lamp will either a strike or ignite Lamp On default b await calibration and then strike Cal On or c await manual command to strike Lamp Off CAUTION Before applying power be sure the luminaire is hung or positioned so that the head and yoke can move freely without restriction WARNIN...

Page 38: ...ess Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Address 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 luminair...

Page 39: ...k up cue If a particular console does not set the VL3500 Wash Luminaire to these default values Vari Lite strongly recommends the creation of a pack up cue that at the least sets VARI BRITE and Zoom values to 0 and preferably sets all of the default values recommended in Table 2 2 Table 2 2 Pack up Cues and Console Default States for VL3500 Wash Luminaires If no console is present then a completed...

Page 40: ... Wash FX Luminaire to these default values Vari Lite strongly recommends the creation of a pack up cue that at the least sets VARI BRITE and Zoom values to 0 and preferably sets all of the default values recommended in Table 2 3 Table 2 3 Pack up Cues and Console Default States for VL3500 Wash FX Luminaire Note When no console DMX is attached a simple reset of the fixture will default all values t...

Page 41: ... 0001 B 01 June 2009 23 Packing for Transportation and Shipment For transportation and shipping case requirements see Technical Notice TN 235 Transportation and Shipping Case Requirements in the Support area of the Vari Lite website at www vari lite com ...

Page 42: ...VARI LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 24 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 B Notes ...

Page 43: ...01 June 2009 25 CHAPTER 3 Operation This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the internal software DMX Operation DMX Mapping Luminaire Timing Updating Software ...

Page 44: ...m 0 255 0 100 Controls zoom assy 0 narrow to 255 wide 8 CTO 0 255 0 100 Controls CTO color wheel 0 open to 255 full saturation 9 Cyan 0 255 0 100 Controls Cyan color wheel 0 open to 255 full saturation 10 Yellow 0 255 0 100 Controls Yellow color wheel 0 open to 255 full saturation 11 Magenta 0 255 0 100 Controls Magenta color wheel 0 open to 255 full saturation 12 Fixed Color 1 0 255 0 100 Control...

Page 45: ...iming of color wheels Pro file should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times 18 Beam Time 0 255 0 100 Allows for luminaire timing of zoom and VARI BRITE Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times 19 Control 0 255 0 100 Used to strike douse lamp set lamp levels and other various functions as well as resetting the luminaire via the console DMX values are Color Sn...

Page 46: ...255 0 100 Controls zoom assy 0 narrow to 255 wide 8 CTO 0 255 0 100 Controls CTO color wheel 0 open to 255 full saturation 9 Cyan 0 255 0 100 Controls Cyan color wheel 0 open to 255 full saturation 10 Yellow 0 255 0 100 Controls Yellow color wheel 0 open to 255 full saturation 11 Magenta 0 255 0 100 Controls Magenta color wheel 0 open to 255 full saturation 12 Fixed Color 1 0 255 0 100 Controls Fi...

Page 47: ...84 Position 5 Triangle Rtate DMX 185 206 Position 1 Open DMX 207 216 16 17 FX Index 0 65535 0 100 16 bit control of FX Wheel index in either direc tion 18 Focus Time 0 255 0 100 Allows for luminaire timing of pan and tilt Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times 19 Color Time 0 255 0 100 Allows for luminaire timing of color wheels Profile should default to DMX 255 for smo...

Page 48: ...X 30 35 Dimmer Snap ON DMX 40 45 Dimmer Snap OFF Norm DMX 50 55 Zoom Norm DMX 60 65 Zoom Studio DMX 70 75 Full Luminaire Reset DMX 81 87 ReCal Color DMX 100 104 ReCal Beam DMX 126 130 ReCal Dim Strobe DMX 138 142 Lamp OFF DMX 165 171 Lamp 900W DMX 176 184 Lamp 1200W DMX 189 194 Lamp 1500W DMX 199 204 Lamp ON DMX 249 255 Note that these functions do not require the 3 sec rule to execute All other v...

Page 49: ...calibration resets only the target mechanism color zoom etc without affecting others These functions do not require the 3 second rule to execute Simply set to the desired function value Table 3 3 Control Channel Functions for the VL3500 Wash and the VL3500 Wash FX Control Channel Function Control Channel Value Control Channel DMX Value For 3 Secs or Greater After 3 Secs Color Snap ON 8 10 20 25 Co...

Page 50: ... 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 Some functions do not require this method Simply set to value and desired effect will occur Note A numerical keypad is required for sending values An encoder or fader does not allow for a quick value change which is required to effect the contro...

Page 51: ...l 1 The fixed color wheels offer timed changes half and full frame positions and various spin rates in either direction The wheel contains six positions one of which is open The following illustration shows the standard positions and color configuration Figure 3 1 Fixed Color Wheel 1 Positions Table 3 4 DMX Map for Cyan Yellow Magenta and CTO Colors Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Open 100 255 Full Sat...

Page 52: ...es in Table 3 5 are approximate Pos 1 Open Pos 2 Blue Pos 3 Amber Pos 4 Dark Pos 5 Orange Pos 6 Green Fuchsia Tab Position Color Filter Part Number 1 Open n a 2 Blue 41 9686 0495 3 Amber 41 9686 0496 4 Dark Fuchsia 41 9686 0497 5 Orange 41 9686 0498 6 Green 41 9686 0499 Table 3 5 DMX Map for Fixed Color Wheels 1 and 2 Position DMX Value Action 1 0 Open 1 5 19 Half 2 37 Center 2 5 56 Half 3 72 Cent...

Page 53: ...obe Value DMX Value Action 0 0 2 Open 1 3 5 Closed 2 6 7 Slow Random 3 8 10 Med Random 4 11 12 Fast Random 5 100 13 255 Speed Range Table 3 7 DMX Map for Aperture VL3500 Wash Only Description DMX Value Action 52 mm 0 43 Open 40 mm 44 86 Open 35 mm 87 129 Open 30 mm 130 172 Open 25 mm 173 216 Open 217 255 Spins ...

Page 54: ...fects pattern configurations Figure 3 3 FX Pattern Wheel Positions VL3500 Wash FX Only Note All effects patterns listed in this section are standard factory load Additional VL3500 Wash FX custom patterns are available for purchase POS 1 POS 2 POS 3 POS 5 POS 4 Sensor Position Pattern Style Part Number 1 Open n a 2 Spokes 41 6040 4326 3 Night Sky 41 6040 5011 4 Hole Ray 41 6040 4002 5 Triangle 41 6...

Page 55: ...ntrol the FX Pattern wheel using DMX levels from 0 to 216 Wheel spins are variable For CCW fast to slow use DMX 217 236 For CW slow to fast use DMX 237 255 The FX Pattern Index function utilizes 16 bit control which offers enhanced resolution whether in INDEX or ROTATE mode Table 3 8 DMX Map for FX Pattern Wheel VL3500 Wash FX Only Position Indexing Rotating Function 1 0 10 n a Open 2 11 32 120 14...

Page 56: ...to be sent for a given time and transition Guidelines Timing channels support time values of up to six minutes To use 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 cont...

Page 57: ...p 3 Assign 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...

Page 58: ...ed Table 3 11 Timing Channels Map Value DMX Seconds 0 Full Speed 1 0 2 2 0 4 1 3 0 6 4 0 8 2 5 1 6 1 2 7 1 4 3 8 1 6 9 1 8 4 10 2 11 2 2 12 2 4 5 13 2 6 14 2 8 6 15 3 16 3 2 17 3 4 7 18 3 6 19 3 8 8 20 4 21 4 2 22 4 4 9 23 4 6 24 4 8 10 25 5 26 5 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 ...

Page 59: ... 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 62 14 63 15 25 64 15 65 16 26 66 16 67 16 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 Table 3 11 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 60: ... 28 38 97 28 98 29 39 99 29 100 29 101 30 40 102 30 103 30 104 31 41 105 31 106 32 42 107 32 108 32 109 33 43 110 33 111 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 Table 3 11 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 61: ...42 46 56 143 46 144 47 57 145 47 146 47 147 48 58 148 48 149 49 59 150 49 151 49 152 50 60 153 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 Table 3 11 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 62: ... 75 188 80 74 189 80 190 85 75 191 85 192 85 193 90 76 194 90 195 95 77 196 95 197 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 Table 3 11 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 63: ...10 229 220 90 230 220 231 230 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 11 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 64: ...e Programming kit software is not directly compatible with Macintosh computers it 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 USB VLDownloader PC Program and bin ...

Page 65: ...e first in chain Menu Display press Menu Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until Fixture appears Step 4 Press Up Down arrows until Download appears Press Enter Step 5 OK will be displayed Press Enter to accept Step 6 Download proceeds Download takes 4 5 seconds The number of blocks displayed is less in a luminaire to luminaire download than in a PC to luminaire download for the same software version Ste...

Page 66: ...VARI LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 48 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 B Notes ...

Page 67: ...02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 49 CHAPTER 4 Menu System This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature Menu Operation Menu Functions Self Tests ...

Page 68: ...or if at first level the current address Enter button Selects the current 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 Arrows can be set to work in the hanging orientation See Disp Tilt in the Menu System Function Chart on page 53 See also Shortcuts on page 51 D...

Page 69: ...ifferent 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 Press Enter Step 4 Press Up Down arrows to select either 30 Sec 30 seconds 5 Min 5 minutes 10 Min 10 minutes or ON on indefinitely Press Enter to set Shortcuts ...

Page 70: ...m Aperture CTO Col Wheel Col Wheel2 VBrite Encoder Pan Tilt Sensor Pan SENS TST PASS FAIL Tilt SENS TST PASS FAIL Dimmer SENS TST PASS FAIL Cyan SENS TST PASS FAIL XX XX Lamp On Lamp Off Cal On Power Up Download OK Display On Off On Off On Off Zoom Aperture Lamp Yellow SENS TST PASS FAIL Magenta SENS TST PASS FAIL Col Wheel SENS TST PASS FAIL Col Wheel2 SENS TST PASS FAIL CTO SENS TST PASS FAIL Ap...

Page 71: ...Lamp On After Calibration Lamp Level Lamp Power Level 1500W 1200W 900W Cmd Lock Prevents Remote Lamp Power Level Changes From Console ON Off LampHour Lamp Hours Used XXXX Cumulative of Lamp Hours Reset Hours Resets Lamp Hours OK Pan Tilt Pan and Tilt Movement Position Recovery Enable Enable Disable Disable Zoom Zoom lens Normal Studio Quiet Mode Color Snap Enable Enable Disable Disable Head Mtr Mo...

Page 72: ...Fixture Hours XXXX Number of Fixture Hours Download Download Software OK Manual Manual Commands Disabled when DMX Present Pan XXXX DMX Value Tilt XXXX DMX Value Dimmer XXX DMX Value Strobe XXX DMX Value Cyan XXX DMX Value Yellow XXX DMX Value Magenta XXX DMX Value Col Wheel Color Wheel 1 XXX DMX Value Col Wheel2 Color Wheel 2 XXX DMX Value CTO Color Temperature Orange XXX DMX Value VBrite VARI BRI...

Page 73: ...N TEST Run Test in Progress Aperture Wash Only RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Lamp Disables Pan Tilt and Sets Intensity to Full RUN TEST Run Test in Progress FX Wheel Wash FX Only RUN TEST Run Test in Progress FX Index Wash FX Only RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Encoder Pan XXXX Value Tilt XXXX Value Sensor Pan SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Tilt SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Dimmer SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL...

Page 74: ...500W 1200W or 900W Cmd Lock On locks that power level setting at the luminaire and any attempt to change the power level setting from the console is ignored Col Wheel Color Wheel 1 Specifies color wheel for manual control Manual or testing Test Col Wheel2 Color Wheel 2 Specifies color wheel for manual control Manual or testing Test Config System Configuration Accesses options for setting lamp pan ...

Page 75: ... tilt movement Normal Zoom Mode Zoom configuration is in normal mode OFF Off Turns off a function Off Time Display off time Shows the automatic shut off time for the menu display OK Okay Indicates calibration has completed and no errors have occurred OK Okay Prompt for pressing Enter before an action is executed ON On Indefinitely Sets Menu Display to stay on until programmed otherwise Display or ...

Page 76: ... mechanisms Tilt Tilt Specifies tilt function for manual control Manual or testing Test Version Version Displays current software version date and time in two pages VBrite VARI BRITE Controls split lens assembly Yellow Yellow Specifies yellow color parameter for manual control Manual or testing Test Zoom Zoom Function Specifies zoom function for manual control Manual or testing Test Zoom Zoom Conf...

Page 77: ...nnector Step 2 At master luminaire Menu Display press Menu Figure 4 2 Testing Setup WARNING Light Beam Projects Intense Heat Do not illuminate objects within 3 5 m 11 5 feet of the VL3500 Wash Luminaire Objects within this range can scorch melt or ignite from the heat projected by the light beam To run tests Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Test appears Press Enter Step 3 Use Up...

Page 78: ... control of 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 ...

Page 79: ...g and routine maintenance which may be necessary during the life of the luminaire 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 Wear eye protection when opening backcap and replacing lamps ...

Page 80: ... 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 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 Dimmer No Sens Dimmer sensor not found Cyan No Sens Cyan sensor not...

Page 81: ...ton cloth to thoroughly clean glass portion of lamp To replace lamp Step 1 Remove power from luminaire and allow unit to cool Step 2 At rear of luminaire head loosen four 1 4 turn screws and slide hinged lamp box back and out Step 3 Remove current lamp Step 4 Position new lamp with dimple side towards lamp socket Insert lamp in connector Ensure lamp is fully seated in place Step 5 Close lamp box a...

Page 82: ...nfig menu refer to Menu Operation on page 50 If using console set intensity to 100 and set VARI BRITE mode to open Step 3 Position beam on a white wall at a distance of 12 to 20 feet Step 4 At backcap using X Y and Z adjustment screws adjust beam as required For true Z adjustment turn all three knobs equally Figure A 2 Aligning Lamp CAUTION RISK OF EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION DO NO...

Page 83: ...to cool Step 3 As shown in Figure A 3 remove appropriate head cover by loosening four 1 4 turn screws CAUTION Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing Clean any fingerprints or debris from lenses with isopropyl alcohol and soft cloth if required Step 4 At the internal lens assembly remove the two retaining knobs and the cross strap that secure the lens Step 5 Slide each side of lens as...

Page 84: ...Internal Lens Replacement Head Cover 1 4 Turn Screw CAUTION Clean any fingerprints on lenses with Head covers are attached by tethers isopropyl alcohol and a lint free cloth Internal Lens Assembly Retaining Knobs Keyed Carrier Lens Assembly Note Some components not shown for clarity Retaining Knobs Post Cross Strap Detail A ...

Page 85: ... luminaire is sitting on upper enclosure point the head straight up To avoid uncontrolled movement when the luminaire is hanging point the head up at an angle until it rests against the tilt stops as shown here Step 2 Tilt the head to avoid uncontrolled movement As shown in Figure A 4 remove front lens assembly by loosening four captive screws CAUTION When handling the front lens assembly wear cot...

Page 86: ...AUTION Front Lens Assembly Captive Screws Front Lens Assembly Mounting Holes Front Lens Assembly Guide Pins CAUTION Clean any fingerprints on lenses with isopropyl alcohol and a lint free cloth Lens is heavy Horizontal orientation shown for clarity If lens is removed as shown head assembly will instantaneously rotate to face upwards See Caution on page 67 ...

Page 87: ...or 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 Close the air duct door Replace the head cover To replace a color filter on Color W...

Page 88: ...amp slide new filter under the spring clip until it is securely retained by the lock pins Step 7 Replace the head cover Figure A 5 Replacing a Color Filter Air Duct Door Lock Pins Color Filter Assembly With Color Wheels Do not remove See detail CAUTION Do not touch filters with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves Color Wheel 1 Lock Pins Color Filter Color Wheel 2 ...

Page 89: ...fects patterns or gobos The use of metal effects patterns or gobos in any VARI LITE product may damage the luminaire and could void the luminaire s warranty Tools Screwdriver Phillips 2 Cotton gloves To remove and replace an effects pattern on rotating effects wheel Step 1 Remove power from luminaire Figure A 6 VL3500 Wash FX Pattern Replacement Step 2 Remove head cover by loosening the four 1 4 t...

Page 90: ...s pattern out from planet gear c Install new pattern in same orientation including black side up in the gear as shown in Figure A 7 reflective side must face lamp This ensures all will calibrate in the same orientation Note If installing same pattern in multiple fixtures utilize same orientation in relation to the planet gear in all fixtures d Use care in reinstalling retaining spring Spring can s...

Page 91: ...y Assembly With Rotating Effects Patterns Do not remove See detail CAUTION Do not touch patterns with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves Effects Pattern Planet Gear Effects Pattern Retaining Spring Indexing Mark Planet Gear Assembly Cooling Air Duct Yellow Wheel Bulkhead plate and Cyan removed for clarity Retaining Latches Planet Gear Assembly Assembly Sun Gear black side ...

Page 92: ...ning Front Lens The front lens can be cleaned using isopropyl alcohol and a soft lint free cloth In the event that the front lens assembly needs to be removed for cleaning refer to Front Lens Assembly Removal on page 67 for removal procedure Figure A 8 Cleaning Front Lens Front Lens ...

Page 93: ...ENDIX B Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications and photometric information for all models of the luminaire Specifications Photometric Data VL3500 Wash Luminaire Photometric Data VL3500 Wash FX Luminaire ...

Page 94: ... only An aperture wheel includes various opening diameters aperture sizes 25 30 35 40 52 mm and can be rotated continuously to create effects Intensity Control Full field dimming designed for both smooth timed fades and quick dimming effects Strobe High performance dual blade strobe system capable of ultra fast operation Pan and Tilt Smooth time continuous motion using stepper motors with encoder ...

Page 95: ...ard AC power distribution from 200 264 VAC 50 60 Hz The fixture requires 7 to 12 A depending on the AC supply voltage Operational Temperature 20 to 104 F 29 to 40 C Cooling Forced air cooled Control Compatible with a wide variety of DMX512 consoles Weight VL3500 Wash Luminaire 96 lbs 43 5 kg with rails VL3500 Wash FX Luminaire 97 lbs 44 0 kg with rails Spacing Hangs on 28 0 inch 71 cm centers All ...

Page 96: ...measurements were taken using Osram SharXS HTI 1500 W D7 60 lamps 2 Light output values are nominal and based on the average output of a sample of production luminaires 3 The illuminance I values listed in foot candles fc and lux are measurements taken at the center of the beam 4 Vari Brite mode was set to DMX value 255 which opens splits the internal lens for maximum light output 5 Internal lens ...

Page 97: ...easurements were taken using Osram SharXS HTI 1500 W D7 60 lamps 2 Light output values are nominal and based on the average output of a sample of production luminaires 3 The illuminance I values listed in foot candles fc and lux are measurements taken at the center of the beam 4 Vari Brite mode was set to DMX value 255 which opens splits the internal lens for maximum light output 5 Internal lens Z...

Page 98: ...VARI LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 80 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 B Notes ...

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