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Page 2: ...re updates Philips VARI LITE automated lighting equipment is made in the USA Please check www philips com entertainmentlighting for latest version Philips Entertainment Lighting assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual All information and graphics are property of Philips Entertainment Lighting a Philips group company 10911 Petal Street Da...

Page 3: ...tion 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 Philips Entertainment Lighting web site www philips com entertainmentlighting click on the Support link and download the RMA form Put the completed RMA form in shippin...

Page 4: ...tions 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 Entertainment Lighting B V 10911 Petal S...

Page 5: ...th specific lamp types The VL6000 Beam Luminaire requires a certain type of lamp see Replacement Items Accessories on page 9 for all lamp types Installing another type or unapproved lamp may be hazardous 2 Luminaires may be mounted on any type of surface as long as mounting instructions are followed See instructions detailed in this manual 3 Note distance requirement from combustible materials or ...

Page 6: ...ponents 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 disc...

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

Page 8: ...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 eine...

Page 9: ...t 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 matéri...

Page 10: ...e 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 cau...

Page 11: ... 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 materiale...

Page 12: ...as 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 perso...

Page 13: ...FOREWORD 02 9708 0002 27 April 2017 xi ...

Page 14: ...VARI LITE VL6000 BEAM LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL xii 27 April 2017 02 9708 0002 ...

Page 15: ...FOREWORD 02 9708 0002 27 April 2017 xiii Notes ...

Page 16: ...ing Requirements Power 14 Current vs Voltage 16 Data Cables 17 Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers 18 Termination Connector 18 Installation Procedures Installing Lamp 19 CAUTIONS WARNINGS 19 Align Lamp For Maximum Beam Irradiance 21 Hanging the Luminaire 23 Floor Mounting the Luminaire 28 Connecting Data and Power 28 Powering Up Power Up Procedure 29 Addressing Program Starting Address 30 Progra...

Page 17: ... Messages 47 Upload Cable Warning Error Message 47 Installing or Updating Luminaire Firmware 48 USB Upload via USB Port 48 Using PEGASUS Uploader 48 Important Notes Warnings 48 Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire 50 Chapter 4 Menu System Menu Operation LCD Display and Menu System 54 Menu Controls 54 LCD Display and Menu System Operation 55 DMX Address 55 Other LCD Display Features 56...

Page 18: ...Printed Circuit Boards PCBs 69 Troubleshooting Error Messages 70 Troubleshooting Guide 70 Routine Maintenance Lamp Removal and Installation 72 Cautions and Warnings 72 Fixed Color Wheel Filter Removal and Installation 74 Rotating Gobo Removal and Installation 74 Cleaning Optical Lenses and Filters 77 Appendix B Technical Specifications Mechanical 81 Optical 82 Operational 83 ...

Page 19: ... 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 model Notes For complete product description features and specifications refer to Technical Specifications on page 81 For power requirements refer to Current vs Voltage on page 16 VL6000 Beam Luminaire accepts glass gobos only Use...

Page 20: ...titute 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 thi...

Page 21: ...aining or technical service our full time staff of experienced professionals are on hand to provide support How to Reach Us For assistance in your area call the dealer from which your product was purchased or Contact an Authorized Service Center or Contact the Philips Entertainment Lighting Customer Service Department 7am 6pm CST Monday through Friday at the following phone 1 877 VARI LITE 1 877 8...

Page 22: ...VARI LITE VL6000 BEAM LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 4 27 April 2017 02 9708 0002 Notes ...

Page 23: ...RIPTION 1 02 9708 0002 27 April 2017 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: ...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 and Tilt Smooth time controlled continuous motion by way of three phase stepper motor systems Range Pan 540 Tilt 240 Accuracy 0 3 resolution Weights Unit weighs luminaire only without accessories 61 5 lbs ...

Page 25: ...he ingress of solid foreign objects Second digit Liquid ingress protection The second digit indicates the level of protection that the enclosure provides against harmful ingress of water Cooling Forced air cooling 15 Table 1 1 IP Rating First Digit Level Sized Effective Against Description 2 12 5 mm Fingers or similar objects Table 1 2 IP Rating Second Digit Level Protection Effective Against Desc...

Page 26: ...uirements refer to Figure B 1 on page 81 Warning The luminaire should be positioned so that prolonged staring into the luminaire at a distance closer than 294 m is not expected Control DMX Completely compatible with a wide variety of DMX512 consoles DMX Channels 23 16 bit mode RDM Control Completely compatible with a wide variety of RDM devices Power Requirements Standard AC power distribution fro...

Page 27: ...te www philips com entertainmentlighting Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 AC Input Connector 1500W MSR Gold Warranty Card Product Registration Product Support Sheet Truss Hook Brackets truss hooks sold separately Included Items FastFit Lamp QuickStart Guide 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 Tr...

Page 28: ...sure 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 54 for more information Input Panel See Power on page 14 and Connecting Data and Power on page 28 for more information Mounting Bra...

Page 29: ...ad cover is held in place with four captive screws and tether Optics Assembly Tilt Lock Pan Lock Gobo Assembly Strobe Assembly Lamp Reflector Assembly CAUTION Pan and tilt locks must be disengaged before powering and operating luminaire NOTE 1500W Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp running at 1500W Lamp Cover 1500W Lamp ...

Page 30: ...VARI LITE VL6000 BEAM LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 12 27 April 2017 02 9708 0002 Notes ...

Page 31: ... instructions for installation of the luminaire It includes connecting power and data along with instructions for powering up the luminaire for the first time and addressing it within your system Power and Data Cabling Requirements Installation Procedures Powering Up Addressing Transporting ...

Page 32: ...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 9 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 AC...

Page 33: ...s not recommended to power any VARI LITE luminaire from a dimmer even in NONDIM mode Dimmer and non dim modules are not suitable sources of power because their output modifies the AC wave form This may work for a short time but will eventually result in power problems luminaire mis operation and or failure and may void the luminaire s warranty Connection Pin AC Neutral X AC Line Y Ground Earth G C...

Page 34: ...ent la source d alimentation avec une taille correcte et le disjoncteur de type et surchargez pas les circuits Note 1500W Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp rated for 1200 1600W operation running at 1500W 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 modifies the AC wave ...

Page 35: ... 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 obt...

Page 36: ...s Note A male termination connector is available as an accessory from Philips Entertainment Lighting See Replacement Items Accessories on page 9 Type Pairs Z 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 Hig...

Page 37: ...inutes 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 boî...

Page 38: ...uld be aligned as illustrated 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 21 Lamp Socket Cover Lamp Align tabs of lamp with socket when installi...

Page 39: ...emove Focus to a hard edge Be sure that beam size iris is completely opened Step 4 Using three alignment screws as indicated with Red Arrows in Figure 2 5 adjust hot spot to center of beam Step 5 Check color uniformity as follows a Check color uniformity as follows b a Position 60 Cyan or 60 Magenta filter in beam c b Verify that hot spot is centered if lamp is misaligned color will be concentrate...

Page 40: ...verheating maintain a distance of 8 0mm between lamp and rear aluminum housing as illustrated in Figure 2 6 ATTENTION Pour éviter une surchauffe maintenir une distance de 8 0mm entre le lampe et le couverture arriére comme illustré dans Figure 2 6 Figure 2 6 Lamp Adjustment 8 0mm SECTION SIDE SIDE ...

Page 41: ...Hook Hardware by others on page 23 for additional information on two provided truss hook brackets as required as shown in Figure 2 7 Figure 2 7 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 mount...

Page 42: ...load over a larger surface area 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 requ...

Page 43: ...ook 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 10 on page 26 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 Mechanism Exam...

Page 44: ...ictate that the inlet should be closest to the floor and the exhaust should be towards the ceiling This eliminates the possibility of 23 8 60 5 cm 23 8 60 5 cm 24 5 62 2 cm 25 9 65 9 cm 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 a...

Page 45: ...e side by side Figure 3 Side Hang Orientation If the luminaires are stacked on top of one another in a side hang a 45 enclosure orientation with the fan inlet closest to the floor is preferred Refer to Figure 4 These two orientations in a side hang have the extra benefit of a stiffer pan interface in the luminaire Figure 4 Dual Fixture Side Hang Orientation REAR VIEW ...

Page 46: ... 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 male termination connector at DATA THRU connector Luminaires and other devices on the same DMX chain may not funct...

Page 47: ...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 ar...

Page 48: ... 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 cal...

Page 49: ...more information please refer to Philips Entertainment Lighting technical notice TN 235 Transportation and Shipping Case Requirements in the Support area of the Philips Entertainment Lighting 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 ...

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Page 51: ...27 April 2017 33 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 RDM Parameter IDs Updating Software ...

Page 52: ... Note the open space will not accommodate a filter Wheel 1 100 Magenta Blue 60 Magenta Flesh Pink 30 Magenta Green Figure 3 1 VL6000 Beam Luminaire Fixed Color Wheel 1 Fixed Color Wheel 2 Fixed Color Wheel 2 holds six color filters and has one open space as illustrated in Figure 3 2 Note the open space will not accommodate a filter Wheel 2 100 Cyan Dark Fuchsia 60 Cyan CTO 30 Cyan Red NOTE Colors ...

Page 53: ...3 Fixed Color Wheel 3 holds six color filters and has one open space as illustrated in Figure 3 2 Note the open space will not accommodate a filter Wheel 3 100 Yellow CTO 60 Yellow Meadow Green 30 Yellow Congo Blue NOTE Colors show for illustrative purposes only Actual colors will differ 100 Cyan Dark Fuchsia 60 Cyan 30 Cyan CTO Red ...

Page 54: ...ge 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 Entertainment Lighting web site or contact your local regional sales manager or Authorized VARI LITE Dealer Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Standard load rotating gobos for Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 are shown in Figure 3 4 and described in Table 1 Rota...

Page 55: ...oad Table 1 Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Standard Effects and Positions Position Gobo Gobo Part Number 0 Open None None 1 Circle of Ovals 41 9708 6011 2 Medium Triangle 41 9708 4009 3 Chopped 41 9708 4428 4 Tri Cone 41 9708 6008 5 Ballz 41 9708 4440 6 Blades 41 9708 4430 7 4 Hole Ray 41 9708 4002 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 56: ... 240 5 Tilt Low Byte 6 Edge 0 255 0 100 0 8 bit linear control of edge functions 7 Color Wheels Macro Presets 0 255 0 100 0 8 bit linear control of all three Color Wheel Presets Macros See Channel 8 for options 0 Open or Uses Color Wheel 1 3 channels 1 TBD 2 TBD 3 TBD 4 TBD 5 TBD 8 Color Wheels Transition Control 0 255 0 100 0 0 Idle 1 255 Cloak Transition Generator Slow to Fast 1 Fastest Time 255...

Page 57: ...of Color Wheel 3 0 5 Linear Movement using shortest quickest path 6 10 Linear Movement using normal longest path 11 15 Wheel Spin Forward Fast to Slow 16 20 Wheel Spin STOP 21 25 Wheel Spin Reverse Slow to Fast 26 56 Color Shake Quickest Path Slow to Fast 57 87 Color Shake Normal Path Slow to Fast 88 255 Reserved Values 15 Gobo Wheel 1 0 255 0 100 0 8 bit control of Gobo Wheel 1 See Channel 18 for...

Page 58: ...to fastest DMX 255 22 Strobe Control 0 255 0 100 0 Control Channel for strobing functions 0 5 Open 6 10 Closed 11 15 Normal Strobe 16 20 Random Strobe 21 25 Random Sync 26 255 Reserved Values 23 Luminaire Control 0 255 0 100 0 Control Channel used for full fixture settings lamp controls and miscel laneous modes Set descreet value of desired effect wait 3 seconds then set value to 0 Idle 0 5 Idle D...

Page 59: ...m functioning until either a Full Luminaire ReCal command or Lamp ON command is sent When in the shutdown state the luminaires menu will display SHUTDOWN Note The luminaire s cooling fans will continue to run for 5 minutes after the shutdown command is sent After 5 minutes the luminaire fans will shutdown A power cycle will also clear the shutdown state ...

Page 60: ... Beam Luminaire 0x0100 Table 4 VL6000 Beam Luminaire RDM UID UID MSB of ESTA 56H LSB of ESTA 4CH MSB of Serial Second Byte of Serial Third Byte of Serial LSB of Serial Table 5 VL6000 Beam 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 P...

Page 61: ...X512 Setup DMX_PERSONALITY 0x00E0 DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION 0x00E1 DMX_START_ADDRESS 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 ...

Page 62: ...AP 0x0602 REAL_TIME_CLOCK 0x0603 Category Control 0x10xx IDENTIFY_DEVICE 0x1000 RESET_DEVICE 0x1001 POWER_STATE 0x1010 PERFORM_SELFTEST 0x1020 SELF_TEST_DESCRIPTION 0x1021 Table 5 VL6000 Beam Luminaire RDM Parameters IDs Get Allowed Set Allowed RDM Parameter IDs Value Comment Implemented ...

Page 63: ... 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 Philips Entertainment Lighting web site www philips com entertainmentlight ing to download the PEGASUS Software Note Internet access is...

Page 64: ...old separately into a USB 2 0 compatible port on your computer WARNING Do not use a USB hub always connect directly to a USB port on your computer Step 6 When prompted by Windows for upload cable USB driver use browser window to point to USB Driver folder that came 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 M...

Page 65: ...iver as described in Installing PEGASUS Software If either of the these do not resolve the error message you may have a defective Upload Cable Contact customer service at 1 214 647 7880 or entertainment service philips com for assistance Table 6 USB Upload Connector LED Colors XLR LED Status Meaning Continuous Red Do not use the cable to download software contact customer service for assistance Co...

Page 66: ...oad progress Note To determine software version at luminaire see Verify software version at luminaire on page 50 Using PEGASUS Uploader When luminaires are data linked together you can program up to 32 luminaires at the same time refer to Connecting Data and Power on page 28 To program more than 32 luminaires or devices program them in batches of 32 or less Important Notes Warnings DMX Data must b...

Page 67: ...avigate to folder where Vari Lite firmware was extracted a Click on any file in folder b Click Open button on bottom of screen Step 7 Click on bin file for luminaire to be updated for example VL6000_101716 bin as highlighted in Figure 3 9 Figure 3 9 bin File Selection Step 8 As indicated in Figure 3 9 click on Update Devices to start upload a During upload PEGASUS and luminaire screens will displa...

Page 68: ... all other USITT DMX specification requirements Refer to Data Cables on page 17 A DMX termination connector is used in this process Refer to page 18 for more information regarding the construction of this connector Figure 3 10 Software Transfer Setup Transfer Procedure This procedure is used to transfer software versions between luminaires Step 1 At last luminaire install DMX termination connector...

Page 69: ...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 example 03 18 17 March 18 2017 Press Enter to display second half of version This will be displayed as a time HH MM For example 16 36 4 36 pm ...

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Page 71: ...MENU SYSTEM 4 02 9708 0002 27 April 2017 53 CHAPTER 4 Menu System This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature Menu Operation Self Tests USB Logging ...

Page 72: ... 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 LCD Display OK Enter Button To Select or Change a Setting or...

Page 73: ...p 3 Use four Arrow buttons to navigate through the various options and settings Step 4 Once menu item is reached press OK to access the menu item parameters Step 5 Make changes to parameters as desired Step 6 Press OK Enter button to accept changes DMX Address To set edit and save a DMX address Step 1 Press ESC Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Address appears Press OK Step 3 Use Left and Right ar...

Page 74: ...t at all times and displays luminaire operational information of the luminaire The Status Bar contains the following information LAMP indicates current lamp state ON or OFF SHDN indicates shutdown time in hours NO indicates NO shutdown time 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 w...

Page 75: ...l XXX Value Notes CTG Cloaked Transition Generator Factory default setting Channel and Dimmer information displayed simultaneously Reboots entire fixture including processor Configure Pan Tilt Movement Enable Disable Display On Time Auto 30 Sec 5 Min 10 Min Change Luminaire ID Reset Defaults Are you sure Lamp Power Lamp Hours On of hours Reset Lamp Hours Are you sure Head Motors Off Power Up Lamp ...

Page 76: ...T Running GOBO 1 TEST Running IRIS TEST Running EDGE TEST Running FROST TEST Manual Intensity Pan Tilt Edge Programming Control Color Presets CTG Color Wheel 1 Col Wheel 1 Control Color Wheel 2 Col Wheel 2 Control Color Wheel 3 Col Wheel 3 Control Gobo Wheel 1 Gobo 1 Index Rotate Gobo 1 Control Iris Frost Strobe Speed Strobe Control Value 0 255 Value 0 65535 Value 0 65535 Value 0 65535 Value 0 255...

Page 77: ...XXX Cumulative of Lamp Strikes 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 Speed Pan Tilt movement speed Auto Normal Reduced Head Motors Movement Enable Disable Display Display Menu Illumination Orientation Auto Flips to enclosure position Up...

Page 78: ... Color Wheel 2 Ctrl Value Ch 13 Color Wheel 3 XXX Value Ch 14 Color Wheel 3 Ctrl Value Ch 15 Gobo Whl 1 XXX Value Ch 16 Gobo 1 Indx High XXX Value Ch 17 Gobo 1 Indx Low XXX Value Ch 18 Gobo 1 Ctrl XXX Value Ch 19 Iris XXX Value Ch 20 Frost XXX Value Ch 21 Strobe Speed XXX Value Ch 22 Strobe Control XXX Value Ch 23 Luminaire Ctrl XXX Value Pan Tilt Pan Tilt Options Swap Pan Tilt Swap Pan Tilt opera...

Page 79: ...re Version Date Time Crossload Complete Service For use by authorized service technicians only Diagnostics Fan Check Board Check Sensor Check Debug USB Update OS List of Files OR No Card Inserted Log File Download Reset Manual Manual Commands Note Manual is Disabled if DMX512 signal is present Intensity Pan Tilt Edge Color Presets CTG Col Whl 1 Col Whl 1 Ctrl Col Whl 2 Col Whl 2 Ctrl Col Whl 3 Col...

Page 80: ...Color Wheel 1 Color Wheel 2 Color Wheel 3 Gobo 1 Iris Frost Running ALL TEST Running PAN TILT TEST Running DIMMER TEST Running STROBE TEST Running COL WHL 1 TEST Running COL WHL 2 TEST Running COL WHL 3 TEST Running GOBO 1 TEST Running IRIS TEST Running FROST TEST Press Menu to stop tests Table 4 1 Menu System Chart Continued 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel ...

Page 81: ...m Functions on page 59 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 without movement...

Page 82: ...olor Wheel 3 Running COL WHL 3 TEST Gobo 1 Running GOBO 1 TEST Iris Running IRIS TEST Edge Running EDGE TEST Frost Running FROST TEST USB Logging The VL6000 Beam 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 curren...

Page 83: ...log file in the luminaire or ESC to keep it The csv log file on the USB Flash Drive can be read via any computer system The file name will be as follows 4KSxxxxx csv the xxxxx will be the unique luminaire ID of the fixture Each log file contains labels and values as shown in Table 5 on page 66 ...

Page 84: ...n 1 6 2015 Current software version loaded in the fixture DMX Map 16 bit Current DMX mode setting 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 Lamp ...

Page 85: ...e which may be necessary during the life of the luminaire Equipment Handling Troubleshooting Routine Maintenance WARNING All maintenance procedures are to be performed with power completely removed from the luminaire 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 86: ...ltraviolet 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 afte...

Page 87: ...ut 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 w...

Page 88: ...oubleshooting 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 CAUTION Some troubleshooting is included for reference only Performing remedies may void product warranty Refer to the Vari Lite Limited Warranty card included with the product Table A 2 Troub...

Page 89: ... voltage check input power must be 200 to 240 VAC Fan failure check head and enclosure fans for proper operation n a Luminaire behaves oddly DMX Map Not Matched Console library not set correctly check console library matches DMX map of luminaire n a Luminaire does not power up No power Circuit not energized verify circuit breaker at source is turned on Not plugged in ensure A C cable is connected ...

Page 90: ...sk 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 91: ...socket Lamp base should 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 21 Lamp Socket Cover Lamp Align tabs of lamp with...

Page 92: ...ge gobo assembly and will void the luminaire warranty WARNING Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely before performing this procedure To remove and replace rotating gobos Step 1 Remove power from luminaire Step 2 Remove head cover assembly as indicated in by loosening four captive screws and lifting cover away from luminaire head Note Note head cover is attached by a sa...

Page 93: ...glass Figure A 5 Rotating Gobo Wheel Gobo Installation Step 5 To install new gobo a Align flat of glass to flat in carrier b Replace spring Ends of spring should be on carrier flat Confirm that all corners of spring are secured in groove Open Position no gobo Note Assembly shown for clarity Front of Assembly Shown side towards front lens Rotating Gobo Wheel Assembly CAUTION Do not touch glass with...

Page 94: ...36 or Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Standard Gobo Load on page 37 Step 6 After gobo is installed reinstall head cover s Rotating Gobo Assembly Rotating Gobo Wheel Assembly Align gobo flat with carrier flat Gobo Glass Assembly Orientation VERY IMPORTANT Side shown to right is the non reflective side The non reflective side must face the front lens Rear of gobo is the REFLECTIVE side and MUST be towards lam...

Page 95: ...t may damage or remove the optical coating CAUTION Take special care when cleaning the front lens and reflectors Failure to do so can damage the IP22 rated seals and affect the alignment of the optics To access the front of the lens group the primary reflector and secondary reflector for cleaning follow these steps in order Refer to Figure A 7 Step 1 Disconnect luminaire from power source and plac...

Page 96: ...dary reflector One of the spider legs aligns with the V in the logo at the center of the secondary reflector The leg must install in the slot centered between the yokes See Figure A 8 for correct alignment Spider Assembly with Secondary Reflector 6 32 3 8 PFZ Screw x3 Front Lens Assembly 6 32 3 8 PPZ SEMS Screw x8 Front Inlet Cover x2 6 32 3 8 PPB SEMS screw 6 32 3 8 PPB SEMS screw Primary Reflect...

Page 97: ...lens There are three tabs inside the front lens Figure A 9 shows the correct alignment of the front lens Ensure that the tabs do not rest on top of the spider assembly legs CORRECT ALIGNMENT INCORRECT ALIGNMENT INCORRECT ALIGNMENT Align spider assembly so the top leg is in line with the logo on the secondary reflector ...

Page 98: ...re the filter in installed inside the cover Make sure the gasket on the front lens is tucked inside this cover and not rolled If gasket comes loose from cover it should be replaced Step 4 Install head covers and test luminaire Front Lens Front Lens Tabs x3 When correctly aligned the bottom front lens tab should be opposite the top spider assembly leg ...

Page 99: ...otations Less saturated colors allow for limited color mixing which can be easily accessed from the console Rotating Gobo Wheel One gobo wheel to offer seven rotatable indexable gobo positions and one open position Edge and Pattern Focus Variable beam focus to soften edges of gobos or iris Frost Independent frost glass for softness control Intensity Control Full field dimming designed for smooth t...

Page 100: ...ranty Edge and Pattern Focus Variable beam focus to soften edges of gobos Source 1500W Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp running at 1500W Reflector Precision faceted elliptical glass reflector system with dichroic cold mirror coating Color Temperature 6000K Fixture Output 56 000 lumens Intensity Control Full field dimming designed for smooth timed fades as well as quick dimming effects It also feature...

Page 101: ...eriods of time Users should check for water inside the fixture after exposure to water Note This fixture is ONLY rated IP22 ONLY when hanging or sitting with the enclosure oriented no more that 15 from horizontal Improper use of the fixture in wet conditions will void the luminaire warranty Figure B 2 Luminaire hung within 15 from Horizontal IP22 Rating is defined as follows First digit Solid part...

Page 102: ... LCD with battery powered control Mounting Position The luminaire can be mounted and operated in any orientation For spacing requirements refer to Figure B 1 on page 82 CAUTION Table B 2 IP Rating Second Digit Level Protection Effective Against Description 2 Dripping Water when tilted at 15 Vertically dripping water shall have no harmful effect when the enclo sure is tilted at an angle of 15 from ...

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