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02.9704.0001 D

VL4000 Spot Luminaire User’s Manual

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Page 1: ...VL4000 Spot Luminaire User s Manual ...

Page 2: ... result of future software updates Philips VARI LITE automated lighting equipment is made in the U S A 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...

Page 3: ...stered 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 ...

Page 4: ...ions As tested under this standard FCC 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 EC Declaration of Conformity We Philips Lighting B V 10911 Petal Street Dallas Te...

Page 5: ... with specific lamp types The VL4000 spot luminaire requires a certain type of lamp see Replacement Items Accessories on page 8 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: ...omponents 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 di...

Page 7: ...s 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 vo...

Page 8: ...e 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 ei...

Page 9: ... ont 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 mat...

Page 10: ...ire 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 c...

Page 11: ...han 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 materi...

Page 12: ...arias 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 pe...

Page 13: ...FOREWORD 02 9704 0001 D 03 February 2015 xi ...

Page 14: ...VARI LITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL xii 03 February 2015 02 9704 0001 D ...

Page 15: ...nts Power 12 Current vs Voltage 14 Data Cables 15 Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers 16 Termination Connector 16 Installation Procedures Installing Lamp 17 CAUTIONS WARNINGS 17 Align Lamp For Maximum Beam Irradiance 19 Hanging the Luminaire 20 Floor Mounting the Luminaire 24 Connecting Data and Power 24 Powering Up Power Up Procedure 25 Addressing Program Starting Address 26 Program Starting Ad...

Page 16: ... PEGASUS Software 56 Application 56 Computer Requirements 56 Installing PEGASUS Software 56 Troubleshooting 57 Upload Cable LED Status Messages 57 Upload Cable Warning Error Message 58 Installing or Updating Luminaire Firmware 58 USB Upload via USB Port 58 Using PEGASUS Uploader 58 Important Notes Warnings 59 Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire 60 Chapter 4 Menu System Menu Operation...

Page 17: ...ronics 81 Electrostatic Discharge ESD 81 Printed Circuit Boards PCBs 81 Troubleshooting Error Messages 82 Troubleshooting Guide 83 Routine Maintenance Lamp Removal and Installation 84 CAUTIONS WARNINGS 84 Fixed Color Wheel Filter Removal and Installation 86 Rotating Gobo Removal and Installation 88 Animation Wheels Removal and Installation 91 Cleaning Optical Lenses and Filters 93 Appendix B Techn...

Page 18: ...VARI LITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 4 03 February 2015 02 9704 0001 D ...

Page 19: ...portant to read ALL accompanying safety and installation instructions to avoid damage to the product and potential injury to yourself or others This manual covers the following models Notes For complete product description features and specifications refer to Technical Specifications on page 95 For power requirements refer to Current vs Voltage on page 14 VL4000 Spot Luminaire accepts glass gobos ...

Page 20: ...Institute for Theatre Technology USITT Recommended Practice for DMX512 A Guide for Users and Installers 2nd edition ISBN 9780955703522 USITT Contact Information 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 meanings are used throughout ...

Page 21: ...training 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 64...

Page 22: ...VARI LITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 4 03 February 2015 02 9704 0001 D Notes ...

Page 23: ...02 9704 0001 D 03 February 2015 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: ...ly or in unison on two planes for a clear and crisp image The entire mechanism can rotate 50º in either direction Rotating Gobo Wheels Two gobo wheels combine to each offer seven rotatable indexable gobo positions and one open position Animation Wheels Two animation wheels each offer unique rotatable indexable patterns with variable motion control from horizontal to vertical Unique Dichro Fusion p...

Page 25: ...cing Unit hangs on 25 inch 635 mm centers Operational Temperature Standard Mode 20 to 104 F 29 to 40 C Studio Mode 20 to 122 F 29 to 50 C Control DMX Completely compatible with a wide variety of DMX512 consoles DMX Channels 57 Enhanced 16 bit mode 52 16 bit mode RDM Control Completely compatible with a wide variety of RDM devices Power Requirements Standard AC power distribution from 200 240VAC 50...

Page 26: ...owerCON True1 AC Input Connector 1200W MSR Gold Warranty Card Product Registration Product Support Sheet QuickStart Guide Truss Hook Brackets truss hooks sold separately Included Items VL4000 Spot Luminaire QuickStart Guide FastFit Lamp this document Vari Lite Part No Accessory PCT1BE AC Input Cable Neutrik powerCON True1 with Bare End no connector 1 Meter PC1GTL208 AC Input Cable Neutrik powerCON...

Page 27: ...tor and lamp Enclosure Assembly Houses ballast menu system pan motor and AC input connection and DMX512 connections See detail below Yoke Assembly Houses tilt motor and routes cables to from head and enclosure assemblies Enclosure Assembly Details Menu System See Menu Operation on page 64 for more information Input Panel See Power on page 12 and Connecting Data and Power on page 24 for more inform...

Page 28: ... screws and tether Lens Zoom Assembly 1200W Lamp Lamp Cover Tilt Lock Pan Lock Shutter Animation Rotating Gobo Assembly Color System Dimmer Strobe Lamp Reflector Assembly CAUTION Pan and tilt locks must be disengaged before powering and operating luminaire NOTE 1200W Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp rated for 800 1400W operation running at 1400W in Standard mode or 1200W in Studio mode ...

Page 29: ...cting 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 Note Please refer to the following Set Tilt Cal on page 76 and Gobo Offset on page 77 for additional set up information ...

Page 30: ...d however you will need to purchase or construct a cable appropriate for your application Available power input cables is found in Replacement Items Accessories on page 8 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 ...

Page 31: ... is 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...

Page 32: ...imentation avec une taille correcte et le disjoncteur de type et surchargez pas les circuits Note 1200W Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp rated for 800 1400W operation running at 1400W in Standard mode or 1200W in Studio mode WARNING It is 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...

Page 33: ...120 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 ...

Page 34: ... ohm resistors Note A male termination connector is available as an accessory from Vari Lite See Replacement Items Accessories on page 8 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 35: ... minutes after switching off Lampe chaude Le luminaire doit rester en marche pendant 5 minutes après avoir éteindre la lampe Ne pas ouvrir pendant 5 minutes après la coupure Risk of exposure to excessive ultraviolet radiation Do not operate without complete lamp enclosure in place or when lens is damaged Risque d exposition aux rayonnements ultraviolets excessifs Ne pas faire fonctionner sans le b...

Page 36: ...d in Figure 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 tilt lock to allow luminaire head to move freely Step 11 Align lamp as described in Align Lamp For Maximum Beam Irradiance on page 19 Lamp Socket Cover Lamp Align tabs of lamp with socket when installing NOTE Bow of lamp must be ...

Page 37: ...ce of 10 to 20 feet Step 3 Using console or internal luminaire menu controls set zoom to zero and focus to a hard edge Be sure that beam size iris is completely opened Step 4 Using console or internal luminaire menu controls insert Bricked Out gobo This aids in locating beam hot spot Step 5 Using three alignment screws as indicated with Red Arrows in Figure 2 5 adjust hot spot to center of beam Fi...

Page 38: ...are by others on page 20 for additional information on two provided truss hook brackets as required as shown in Figure 2 6 Figure 2 6 Truss Hook Installation 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 Truss Hook Hardware by others When installing hanging hooks on mounting bracke...

Page 39: ...rea To keep the bolt in place The recommended Belleville washer maintains tension in the bolted assembly and prevents it from vibrating loose If a Belleville washer is not available a regular flat washer measuring in diameter of 1inch minimum can be used in conjunction with a suitable split lock washer situated between the bolt head and flat washer Step 2 Determine required configuration of bracke...

Page 40: ...truss hook hardware that locks hook in place e g wing bolt is properly tightened and that luminaire is fully supported Step 3 Attach safety cable as required as follows refer to Figure 2 9 on page 23 a Loop safety cable at least once around safety cable anchor point rod b Loop safety cable at least once around truss pipe and secure around pipe Press up to Locked install or release Locking Mechanis...

Page 41: ...m 25 00 in 635 0 mm 24 57 in 624 1 mm NOTE The safety cable anchor point is tested and is in compliance of the following safety standards IEC EN 60598 2 17 6 6 UL1573 Safety Cable Anchor Point see note Note truss hooks shown are sold separately Truss and pipe by others Safety Cable Anchor Point Safety Cable Recommended for hanging installations May be required by local codes Safety cable is sold s...

Page 42: ...onnect 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 male termination connector at DATA THRU connector Luminaires and other devices on the same DMX chain may not function properly without termination Fi...

Page 43: ...p 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 pan and tilt locks ...

Page 44: ...et use Left and Right arrow buttons to set other digits in DMX address Step 6 Once all digits are set in DMX address press OK to set Step 7 DMX will display and is saved 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 c...

Page 45: ...ormation 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 sub assembl...

Page 46: ...VARI LITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 28 03 February 2015 02 9704 0001 D Notes ...

Page 47: ...5 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 RDM Parameter IDs Updating Software ...

Page 48: ...lor temperature correction system Each fixed color wheel holds 5 fixed colors for rich color projection and snap color changes The two fixed color wheels are opposing wheels Each wheel features five interchangeable color filters that are capable of producing multi color effects and variable wheel rotations Fixed Color Wheel 1 Fixed Color Wheel 1 holds five color filters and has one open space as i...

Page 49: ...l offers seven rotatable indexable gobo positions and one open position CAUTION VL4000 spot luminaires accept glass gobos only Use of metal gobos in these luminaires may damage gobo assembly and will void the luminaire warranty Note For all available patterns and their associated numbers refer to VARI IMAGE System page on the Philips Vari Lite web site or contact your local regional sales manager ...

Page 50: ...3 Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Standard Gobo Load Table 1 Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Standard Effects and Positions Position Gobo Gobo Part Number 0 Open None None 1 Alpha Waves 41 9704 4421 2 Leafy Breakup 41 9704 4422 3 Neurons V2 41 9704 4423 4 Night Sky 41 9704 5011 5 Bricked Out 41 9704 4425 6 On The Rocks gag 41 9704 8511 7 Droplets gag 41 9704 8506 Open Position no gobo or gag Alpha Waves 1 0 Leafy Bre...

Page 51: ...ating Gobo Wheel 2 Standard Gobo Load Table 2 Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 Standard Effects and Positions Position Gobo Gobo Part Number 0 Open None None 1 Circle of Eights 41 9704 4411 2 Punch Card 41 9704 4412 3 Vertical Bars 41 9704 4413 4 Lattice 41 9704 4414 5 Wavy Triangle 41 9704 4415 6 Dot Buffet 41 9704 4416 7 Quadcone Red 41 9704 4291 Open Position no gobo or gag Circle of Eights 1 0 Punch Card...

Page 52: ...dexable patterns with variable motion control from horizontal to vertical Animation Wheel 1 Dichro Fusion Figure 3 5 shows Animation Wheel 1 This unique Dichro Fusion pattern is chromatically tuned to provide endless color effects Figure 3 5 Animation Wheel 1 Dichro Fusion Animation Wheel 2 Wicked Waves Figure 3 6 shows Animation Wheel 2 Figure 3 6 Animation Wheel 2 Wicked Waves ...

Page 53: ...7 16 bit linear control of pan from 0 to 520 3 Pan Low Byte 4 Tilt High Byte 0 65535 0 100 32767 16 bit linear control of tilt from 0 to 270 5 Tilt Low Byte 6 Edge High Byte 0 65535 0 100 0 16 bit linear control of edge functions 7 Edge Low Byte 8 Zoom High Byte 0 65535 0 100 0 16 bit linear control of fixture zoom range between 0 9 degrees to 65535 47 Degrees 9 Zoom Low Byte 10 Programming Contro...

Page 54: ...es 19 Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 0 255 0 100 0 8 bit control of Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 See Channel 22 for control options 0 5 Open No Gobo 6 10 Gobo 1 Alpha Waves Index 11 15 Gobo 2 Leafy Breakup Index 16 20 Gobo 3 Neurons V2 Index 21 25 Gobo 4 Night Sky Index 26 30 Gobo 5 Bricked Out Index 31 35 Gobo 6 On the Rocks Index 36 40 Gobo 7 Droplets Index 41 45 Open No Gobo 46 50 Gobo 1 Alpha Waves Rotate 51 ...

Page 55: ... Gobo 1 Circle of Eights Rotate with Mega Stepping 91 95 Gobo 2 Punch Card Rotate with Mega Stepping 96 10 Gobo 3 Vertical Bars Rotate with Mega Stepping 101 105 Gobo 4 Lattice Rotate with Mega Stepping 106 110 Gobo 5 Wavy Triangle Rotate with Mega Stepping 111 115 Gobo 6 Dot Buffet Rotate with Mega Stepping 116 120 Gobo 7 Quadcone Red Rotate with Mega Stepping 121 255 Reserved Values 24 Rotating ...

Page 56: ...ormal 16 20 Rotate with Mega Stepping 21 25 Reserved Values 26 56 Image Shake using shortest quickest path slow to fast 57 87 Image Shake using normal longest path slow to fast 88 255 Reserved Values 35 Beam Iris 0 255 0 100 0 Controls beam size iris from 0 open to 255 full 36 Shutter Frame 1A 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Framing Shutter 1A from 0 open to 255 full 37 Shutter Frame 1B 0 255 0 100 0 Contr...

Page 57: ...luminaire timing to control gobo mechanisms Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console timing 57 Control 0 255 0 100 0 To execute a command the control channel must be set to idle DMX 0 then changed to a particular value and held for 3 seconds then restored to DMX 0 Upon completion of this routine the desired command will be executed by the luminaire Used to strike douse the lamp set ...

Page 58: ...0 2 Idle 3 10 Reserved Values 11 15 Dimmer Snap OFF 16 20 Dimmer Snap ON Fixture Default 11 Cyan 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Cyan color mechanism 12 Yellow 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Yellow color mechanism 13 Magenta 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Magenta color mechanism 14 CTO 0 255 0 100 0 Controls CTO mechanism 15 Fixed Color Wheel 1 0 255 0 100 0 8 bit control of Color Wheel 1 See Channel 16 for options 0 23 O...

Page 59: ...s Rotate with Mega Stepping 91 95 Gobo 2 Leafy Breakup Rotate with Mega Stepping 96 10 Gobo 3 Neurons V2 Rotate with Mega Stepping 101 105 Gobo 4 Night Sky Rotate with Mega Stepping 106 110 Gobo 5 Bricked Out Rotate with Mega Stepping 111 115 Gobo 6 On the Rocks Rotate with Mega Stepping 116 120 Gobo 7 Droplets Rotate with Mega Stepping 121 255 Reserved Values 20 Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Index Rotate...

Page 60: ... Index Rotate High Byte 0 65535 0 100 32767 16 bit control of the Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 index and rotation Rotate Fast to Slow DMX 0 32756 Rotate STOP DMX 32757 32780 Rotate Slow to Fast DMX 32781 65535 25 Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 Index Rotate Low Byte 26 Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 Control 0 255 0 100 0 Used as a control channel for different movement options for Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 Channel 24 0 5 Gobo ...

Page 61: ...from 0 open to 255 full 37 Shutter Frame 1B 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Framing Shutter 1B from 0 open to 255 full 38 Shutter Frame 2A 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Framing Shutter 2A from 0 open to 255 full 39 Shutter Frame 2B 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Framing Shutter 2B from 0 open to 255 full 40 Shutter Frame 3A 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Framing Shutter 3A from 0 open to 255 full 41 Shutter Frame 3B 0 255 0 100 ...

Page 62: ...nd will be executed by the luminaire Used to strike douse the lamp set lamp levels and other various func tions as well as resetting the luminaire via the console DMX values are 0 5 Idle Default 6 10 Full Luminaire ReCal 1 1 This command is also used to Wake fixture up from shutdown 11 15 Lamp ON 16 20 Lamp OFF 21 25 Fixture Shutdown for more information see Fixture Shut down below 26 30 Display M...

Page 63: ... 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 VL4000 Spot Luminaire utilizes an intuitive timing system when the timing channels are set to ...

Page 64: ...art on next page Step 4 Set console timing for the luminaire s 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 and the final destination of the parameters affected by the timing channel should always be ...

Page 65: ...29 5 8 30 6 31 12 6 2 32 6 4 33 13 6 6 34 6 8 35 7 0 36 14 7 2 37 7 4 38 15 7 6 39 7 8 40 8 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 Table 6 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX Value Seconds ...

Page 66: ... 16 68 17 69 27 17 70 18 71 28 18 72 18 73 19 74 29 19 75 20 76 30 20 77 20 78 21 79 31 21 80 21 81 22 82 32 22 83 23 84 33 23 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 Table 6 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX Value Seconds ...

Page 67: ...2 44 34 113 34 114 35 115 45 35 116 36 117 46 36 118 36 119 37 120 47 37 121 38 122 48 38 123 38 124 39 125 49 39 126 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 Table 6 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX Value Seconds ...

Page 68: ...3 60 50 154 50 155 51 156 61 51 157 52 158 62 52 159 52 160 53 161 63 53 162 54 163 64 54 164 54 165 55 166 65 55 167 56 168 66 56 169 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 Table 6 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX Value Seconds ...

Page 69: ...198 100 199 78 100 200 110 201 79 110 202 110 203 120 204 80 120 205 120 206 81 130 207 130 208 140 209 82 140 210 140 211 150 212 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 Table 6 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX Value Seconds ...

Page 70: ... 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 95 270 243 270 244 280 245 96 280 246 290 247 97 290 248 290 249 300 250 98 300 251 310 252 99 310 253 310 254 310 255 100 Follows Cue Data Table 6 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX Value Seconds ...

Page 71: ... 56H LSB of ESTA 4CH MSB of Serial Second Byte of Serial Third Byte of Serial LSB of Serial Table 9 VL4000 Spot Luminaire RDM Parameters IDs Get Allowed Set Allowed RDM Parameter IDs Value Comment Implemented Category Network Management DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH 0x0001 DISC_MUTE 0x0002 DISC_UN_MUTE 0x0003 PROXIED_DEVICES 0x0010 PROXIED_DEVICES_COUNT 0x0011 COMMS_STATUS 0x0015 Category Status Collection Q...

Page 72: ...ESS 0x00F0 SLOT_INFO 0x0120 SLOT_DESCRIPTION 0x0121 DEFAULT_SLOT_VALUE 0x0122 Category Sensors 0x02xx SENSOR_DEFINITION 0x0200 SENSOR_VALUE 0x0201 RECORD_SENSORS 0x0202 Category Dimmer Settings 0x03xx FUTURE USE Category Power Lamp Settings 0x04xx DEVICE_HOURS 0x0400 LAMP_HOURS 0x0401 LAMP_STRIKES 0x0402 LAMP_STATE 0x0403 LAMP_ON_MODE 0x0404 DEVICE_POWER_CYCLES 0x0405 Category Display Settings 0x0...

Page 73: ... February 2015 55 IDENTIFY_DEVICE 0x1000 RESET_DEVICE 0x1001 POWER_STATE 0x1010 PERFORM_SELFTEST 0x1020 SELF_TEST_DESCRIPTION 0x1021 Table 9 VL4000 Spot Luminaire RDM Parameters IDs Get Allowed Set Allowed RDM Parameter IDs Value Comment Implemented ...

Page 74: ...ITE USB Upload Cable 25 9600 0001 Computer Requirements PC running Windows Although the programming kit software is not directly compatible with Macintosh computers it does run with some Windows emulators An available USB 2 0 compatible port on your computer Internet access the Vari Lite web site www vari lite com to download the PEGASUS Software Note Internet access is only required to download t...

Page 75: ...me with PEGASUS Software and press OK Step 7 After USB cable is ready to use proceed to next step Note Refer to Upload Cable LED Status Messages about the three color LED on the XLR end of the cable Troubleshooting Upload Cable LED Status Messages Figure 3 8 USB Upload Cable Table 10 USB Upload Connector LED Colors XLR LED Status Meaning Continuous Red Do not use the cable to download software con...

Page 76: ...e to a luminaire using a USB Flash drive Step 1 On a computer connected to the Internet download the luminaire software from the Vari Lite web site Refer to current user s manual for more information on downloading Luminaire software Save the downloaded bin file to the root directory on a USB flash drive not supplied by others Do not store the bin file in any folder on the USB flash drive Step 2 I...

Page 77: ...loading software to luminaires Do not merge firmware files with DMX signals Step 1 Visit Vari Lite web site www vari lite com and download product firmware you wish to update Step 2 Unzip firmware file you downloaded to a folder on your computer Step 3 Insert USB Upload Cable sold separately into a USB 2 0 compatible port on your computer do not use a USB hub Step 4 Double click on PEGASUS Softwar...

Page 78: ...te the VARI LITE luminaire s will automatically recalibrate Step 9 Close PEGASUS Software using Close button at bottom of program screen Note You can confirm the software version in the luminaire menu Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire It is possible to transfer specific software versions between luminaires As in the case of installing new software versions multiple luminaires can b...

Page 79: ...s until Crossload Software appears Press OK Step 5 OK will be displayed Press OK to accept Step 6 The status bar will show download progress Verify software version at luminaire Step 1 At Menu Display press ESC Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Fixture appears Press OK Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until Version appears Press OK The first half of the version will be displayed as a date MM DD YY For ...

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Page 81: ...02 9704 0001 D 03 February 2015 63 CHAPTER 4 Menu System This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature Menu Operation Self Tests Service Menu Items ...

Page 82: ...tions of parameters The menu system is controlled at the Menu Display available at the enclosure input panel If there are multiple luminaires in a system any settings or changes would need to be made at each LCD Menu as desired Menu Controls The menu system is controlled by an OK Enter ESC Escape and four Arrow buttons These buttons function are shown in Figure 4 1 Figure 4 1 Menu Control ESC OK O...

Page 83: ... through all digits Step 4 Once at desired digit use Up and Down arrows to change highlighted digit Step 5 Once digit is set use Left and Right arrow buttons to set other digits in DMX address Step 6 Once all digits are set in DMX address press OK to set Step 7 DMX address will display and is saved Operational Modes Standard and Studio The VL4000 Spot Luminaire offers users the choice of two opera...

Page 84: ...onal information of the luminaire The Status Bar contains the following information LAMP indicates current lamp state ON or OFF MODE indicates STA for Standard Mode or STU for Studio Mode ERRORS Displays a number indicating the total amount of current errors When errors are present messages will appear in Red text When no errors are present NO will display MAP Displays the current DMX map setting ...

Page 85: ... 3A XXX Value Ch 41 Frame 3B XXX Value Ch 42 Frame 4A XXX Value Ch 43 Frame 4B XXX Value Ch 44 Frame Rotate XXX Value Ch 45 Prism XXX Value Ch 46 Prism Indx High XXX Value Ch 47 Prism Indx Low XXX Value Ch 48 Prism Divergence XXX Value Ch 49 Frost XXX Value Ch 50 Strobe Speed XXX Value Ch 51 Strobe Ctrl XXX Value Ch 52 Focus Timing XXX Value Ch 53 Optic Timing XXX Value Ch 54 Color Timing XXX Valu...

Page 86: ...nsor Pass Fail Gobo Whl 2 Sensor Pass Fail Gobo 2 Index Sensor Pass Fail Animation Whl 1 Sensor Pass Fail Animation 1 Index Sensor Pass Fail Animation Whl 2 Sensor Pass Fail Animation 2 Index Sensor Pass Fail Prism Sensor Pass Fail Prism Rotate Sensor Pass Fail Prism Diverge Sensor Pass Fail Frost Sensor Pass Fail Frost Adjust Sensor Pass Fail Zoom Sensor Pass Fail Sensor Manual Intensity Pan Tilt...

Page 87: ...amp Hours Lamp Hours Used XXXX Cumulative of Operation Hours Reset Lamp Hours Resets Lamp Hour Counter Are you sure Resets Lamp Hour Counter to 0000 Confirmation that reset has been executed Pan Tilt Pan and Tilt Options Movement Position Recovery Enable Disable Head Motors Movement Enable Disable Display Display Menu Illumination Orientation Auto Flips to enclosure position Up Down On Time Auto 3...

Page 88: ... 29 Animation 1 Indx Low XXX Value Ch 30 Animation 1 Ctrl XXX Value Ch 31 Animation Whl 2 XXX Value Ch 32 Animation 2 Indx High XXX Value Ch 33 Animation 2 Indx Low XXX Value Ch 34 Animation 2 Ctrl XXX Value Ch 35 Iris XXX Value Ch 36 Frame 1A XXX Value Ch 37 Frame 1B XXX Value Ch 38 Frame 2A XXX Value Ch 39 Frame 2B XXX Value Ch 40 Frame 3A XXX Value Ch 41 Frame 3B XXX Value Ch 42 Frame 4A XXX Va...

Page 89: ...Software Version Date XX XX Software Version Time Fixture Hours Fixture Hours On powered XXXXXX Hours Crossload Software Download send fixture s software to other connected fixtures Send Sending Version XX XX XX XX XX Sending Software Version Date Time Crossload Complete Service For use by authorized service technicians only Service Settings Set Tilt Cal Gobo 1 Offset Gobo 2 Offset Diagnostics Bal...

Page 90: ... 2B Frame 3A Frame 3B Frame 4A Frame 4B Frame Rotation Prism Prism Indx Rotate Prism Divergence Frost Strobe Speed Strobe Control Value 0 255 Value 0 65535 Value 0 65535 Value 0 65535 Value 0 65535 Value 0 255 Value 0 255 Value 0 255 Value 0 255 Value 0 255 Value 0 255 Value 0 255 Value 0 255 Value 0 255 Value 0 255 Value 0 65535 Value 0 255 Value 0 255 Value 0 65535 Value 0 255 Value 0 255 Value ...

Page 91: ...RS TEST Running EDGE TEST Running ZOOM TEST Running PRISM TEST Running FROST TEST Lamp Adjustment Mode Enabled XXXXXXX Displays Pan Encoder XXXXXXX Displays Tilt Encoder Press Menu to stop tests Sensor All Sensor Test Pan Sensor Tilt Sensor Dimmer Sensor Cyan Sensor Yellow Sensor Magenta Sensor CTO Sensor Color Whl 1 Sensor Color Whl 2 Sensor Gobo Whl 1 Sensor Gobo 1 Index Sensor Gobo Whl 2 Sensor...

Page 92: ...to Menu System Functions on page 69 for a complete list of test parameters which can be chosen Step 4 Press OK to run test Step 5 Press ESC to stop test at any time Note Connected luminaires may not respond on the first action may delay of the master luminaire Movement Disable The Movement option allows pan and tilt to be disabled so that the luminaire can be placed in any position for testing wit...

Page 93: ...EST Pan Running PAN TEST Tilt Running TILT TEST Dimmer Running DIMMER TEST Strobe Running STROBE TEST Color Mixing Running COLOR MIXING TEST Cyan Running CYAN TEST Yellow Running YELLOW TEST Magenta Running MAGENTA TEST CTO Running CTO TEST Color Wheel 1 Running COL WHL 1 TEST Color Wheel 2 Running COL WHL 2 TEST Gobo 1 Running GOBO 1 TEST Gobo 2 Running GOBO 2 TEST Animation 1 Running ANIMATION 1...

Page 94: ...r later is installed the tilt values may differ from previous values Show data can be updated to correct for the update however for the best performance users are advised to calibrate the tilt using the luminaire s LCD menu To Set Tilt Cal Step 1 Press UP DOWN arrows until Service appears Press OK Step 2 Press UP DOWN arrows until Set Tilt Cal appears Press OK Step 3 The display will read Set Tilt...

Page 95: ...ore the gobo offset setting or ESC to cancel the gobo offset setting USB Logging The VL4000 Spot Luminaire stores error messages in a log file within the luminaire This information along with specific luminaire settings can be saved as a csv comma separated values file to a USB flash drive connected to the USB port To save the current log file to a USB Flash Drive Step 1 Insert a USB flash drive n...

Page 96: ...software version loaded in the fixture DMX Map 16 bit Enh Current DMX mode setting 16 bit enhanced or 16 bit Swap Pan Tilt No Current pan and tilt setting Invert Pan No Current pan operation setting Invert Tilt No Current tilt operation setting Lamp Power Up Lamp Off Current Lamp Power Up option setting Lamp Off Lamp ON or Cal On Lamp Level Standard Current operating mode of the fixture Standard o...

Page 97: ... 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 Also allow at least of five minutes cooling time before opening covers Never remove covers or lamp cover assembly while lamp is in operation ...

Page 98: ... ultraviolet radiation Do not operate without complete lamp enclosure in place or when lens is damaged Risque d exposition aux rayonnements ultraviolets excessifs Ne pas faire fonctionner sans le boîtier complet de lampe mis en place ou lorsque l objectif est endommagé Heat When lamps are lit the interior of the luminaires becomes very hot To aid in the airflow circulation within the luminaires af...

Page 99: ... 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 components devices such as conductive mats and conductive...

Page 100: ...ors Responded Properly Pan Sensor Pan Sensor Encoder Error Tilt Sensor Tilt Sensor Encoder Error Dimmer Sensor Dimmer Sensor Error Cyan Sensor Cyan Color Sensor Error Yellow Sensor Yellow Color Sensor Error Magenta Sensor Magenta Color Sensor Error CTO Sensor CTO Sensor Error Color Whl1 Sensor Color Wheel 1 Sensor Error Color Whl2 Sensor Color Wheel 2 Sensor Error Gobo Whl1 Sensor Rotating Gobo Wh...

Page 101: ...closure 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 input power must be 200 t...

Page 102: ...isk of exposure to excessive ultraviolet radiation Do not operate without complete lamp enclosure in place or when lens is damaged Risque d exposition aux rayonnements ultraviolets excessifs Ne pas faire fonctionner sans le boîtier complet de lampe mis en place ou lorsque l objectif est endommagé To replace lamp Step 1 Ensure power is completely removed from luminaire Step 2 Set the luminaire head...

Page 103: ...be aligned as illustrated in Figure A 3 Figure A 3 Installed Lamp Step 10 Reinstall lamp socket cover Make sure safety tether is completely encapsulated within lamp socket cover Step 11 Disengage tilt lock to allow luminaire head to move freely Step 12 Align lamp as described in Align Lamp For Maximum Beam Irradiance on page 19 Lamp Socket Cover Lamp Align tabs of lamp with socket when installing ...

Page 104: ... Note head cover is attached by a safety tether b For Fixed Color Wheel 2 closest to the front of luminaire remove head cover assembly as indicated in Figure A 4 by loosening our captive screws and lifting cover away from luminaire head Note 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 ...

Page 105: ...d color filter as indicated in Figure A 6 Make sure filter is inserted and secured by fixed color wheel retaining clip as shown in Figure A 6 Figure A 6 Installing Fixed Color Filters Step 7 After filter is installed reinstall head cover s 1 2 Pull filter straight up and away from wheel assembly Push filter from front of wheel to dislodge it from wheel assembly Fixed Color Filter Fixed Color Filte...

Page 106: ...st to the rear of luminaire remove head cover assembly as indicated in Figure A 4 by loosening our captive screws and lifting cover away from luminaire head Note head cover is attached by a safety tether b For Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 closest to the front of luminaire remove head cover assembly as indicated in Figure A 4 by loosening our captive screws and lifting cover away from luminaire head Note ...

Page 107: ...ove from luminaire head Step 6 Before installing gobo assembly into rotating gobo wheel assembly make note of relationship between carrier and main gear slot as illustrated in Figure A 8 a Align gobo assembly gear timing marks WITH b Slot in main gear on gobo wheel assembly You may have to rotating gear by hand for alignment Figure A 8 Rotating Gobo Wheel Gobo Clocking Continued Next Page Rotating...

Page 108: ... Position no gobo Note Assembly shown for clarity Rotating Gobo Assembly Front of Assembly Shown side towards front lens Rotating Gobo Wheel Assembly Rotating Gobo Assembly Rotating Gobo Assembly Orientation VERY IMPORTANT Side shown to right is non reflective side The non reflective side must face the front lens Rear of gobo is the REFLECTIVE side and MUST be towards lamp VL4000 spot luminaires a...

Page 109: ...ote head cover is attached by a safety tether b For Animation Wheel 2 closest to the front of luminaire remove head cover assembly as indicated in Figure A 10 by loosening four captive screws and lifting cover away from luminaire head Note head cover is attached by a safety tether Figure A 10 Replacing Animation Wheels CAUTION Wear protective gloves or other protective covering while handling anim...

Page 110: ... Wheel Removal Installation Step 7 Slip belt around new wheel Seat on all three bearings Step 8 Reassemble post onto bearing and washer Hand tighten down with screw Step 9 Swing animation arm back into beam area and hand tighten down bulkhead screw Step 10 After animation wheel is installed reinstall head cover s See Detail Animation Wheel Assembly Detail Animation Wheel Assembly Drive Belt Animat...

Page 111: ...utions 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 ANIMATION WHEELS 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 ...

Page 112: ...VARI LITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 94 03 February 2015 02 9704 0001 D Notes ...

Page 113: ...ble wheel rotations Rotating Gobo Wheels Two gobo wheels combine to each offer seven rotatable indexable gobo positions and one open position Note VL4000 spot luminaires accept glass gobos only Use of metal gobos in these luminaires may damage gobo assembly and will void the luminaire warranty Animation Wheels Two animation wheels each offer unique rotatable indexable patterns with variable motion...

Page 114: ...lass with adjustable softness control Intensity Control 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 Pan Tilt Smooth time controlled continuous motion by way of a high power three phase stepper motor system Range Pan 540 Tilt 270 Pan Tilt Accuracy 0 3 resolution Weight 90 lbs 40 ...

Page 115: ...ture Output Standard Mode 33 000 lumens Studio Mode 25 000 lumens Zoom Optics Control Features a high speed precision 12 element 5 1 zoom optical system with continuously variable field angle from approximately 9 to 47 programmable over a timed range of 0 5 seconds to 20 minutes Variable beam focus to soften edges of gobos or spot Intensity Control Full field dimming designed for smooth timed fade...

Page 116: ... 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 57 Channels Enhanced 16 Bit Mode 52 Channels 16 Bit Mode For complete information refer to VL4000 Spot Channel Mapping on page 35 RDM Control Completely compatible with a wide variety of RDM devices For RDM implementation see VL4000 Spot Luminaire RDM...

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