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ROUBLESHOOTING

AND

AINTENANCE

02.1602.0002

13 June 2017

Troubleshooting Guide

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

CAUTION:

Some troubleshooting is included for reference only. Performing remedies marked by

gray areas will void product warranty. Refer to the Philips Entertainment Lighting Limited Warranty
card included with the product.

Table A-2: Troubleshooting Guide

Error Display

Description

Possible Cause and Remedy

Pan/No Sens

Pan Sensor Not Found

EOT flag attached to large pulley is not engaging the
EOT sensor

- Ensure flag is attached to the large pulley
- Ensure that flag passes through the sensor at a

depth sufficient to engage the sensor beam

Pan belt disconnected, extremely loose or not installed
properly

- Properly install belt between pan motor and large

pulley

Pan/Encoder/Fail

Pan Encoder Failure

Main board pan/tilt connector (J9) disconnected

- Connect main board pan/tilt connector (J9)

Pan motor disconnected

- Connect pan motor power

Encoder faulty

- Replace pan end-of-travel/encoder sensor assembly

TILT

SENS

Tilt Sensor Not Found

EOT flag attached to large pulley is not engaging the
EOT sensor

- Ensure flag is attached to the large pulley
- Ensure that flag passes through the sensor at a

depth sufficient to engage the sensor beam

Tilt belt disconnected, extremely loose or not installed
properly

- Properly install belt between tilt motor and large

pulley

Tilt/Encoder/Fail

Tilt Encoder Failure

Main board pan/tilt connector (J9) disconnected

- Connect main board pan/tilt connector (J9)

Tilt motor disconnected

- Connect tilt motor power

Encoder faulty

- Replace pan end-of-travel/encoder sensor assembly

Lamp/Strike/Fail

Lamp Strike Failure

Lamp failed to strike after repeated attempts

- Replace lamp

Summary of Contents for VARILITE VL1100 LED Luminaire

Page 1: ...updates Philips Entertainment Lighting 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...

Page 2: ...tes Philips Entertainment Lighting 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 Str...

Page 3: ...Items 7 Luminaire Overview 8 Liquid Cooled LED Array 9 Accessories VL1100 LED Replacement Items Accessories 10 Chapter 2 Installation Power and Data Cabling Requirements AC Power 12 Data Cables 13 Installation Procedures Accessory Frame Holder 16 Hanging the Luminaire 19 Connecting Data and Power 21 Powering Up Power Up and Configuration Overview 22 Standard Power Up Procedure 23 Power Up and Conf...

Page 4: ...Installing PEGASUS Software 43 Troubleshooting 45 Installing or Updating Luminaire Firmware 46 Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire 48 Chapter 4 Menu System Menu Operation What Is the Menu System 52 Menu Controls Operation 52 Menu Functions Menu System Overview 54 Menu System Function Chart 55 Menu Function Definitions 58 Self Tests Running Parameter Tests 61 Troubleshooting Error Mes...

Page 5: ...ilure and the name of the registered 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 Fill out the RMA form included at the end of this manual and place in shipping container along with a copy of your invoice i...

Page 6: ...e and safety guidelines may cause harmful interference to radio communications FCC 47CFR 15 2016 CENELEC EN 55015 2006 12 01 CES 005 2007 02 01 Safety Notice It is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in this manual and any accompanying documentation before installing and operating the products described herein Heed all cautions and warnings during installat...

Page 7: ... FOR PROTECTION AGAINST INJURY TO PERSONS 1 Exterior surfaces of the luminaire will be hot during operation Use appropriate safety equipment gloves eye protection etc when handling and adjusting hot equipment and components 2 Luminaires will have a hot lamp when operating Disconnect power and allow lamp to cool before replacing 3 Arc lamps emit ultraviolet radiation which can cause serious skin bu...

Page 8: ...sungen befolgen Detaillierte Hinweise finden Sie in diesem Handbuch 3 Beachten Sie die Einhaltung des erforderlichen Sicherheitsabstandes der VARI LITE Scheinwerfer von brennbarem Material oder beleuchteten Objekten WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ELEKTROSCHOCK 1 VARI LITE Scheinwerfer eignen sich ausschließlich für trockene Standorte Regen oder Feuchtigkeit können die Scheinwerfer beschädigen 2...

Page 9: ...ampe 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 Händen berührt wird reinigen Sie sie mit denaturiertem Alkohol und einem flusenfr...

Page 10: ...e surface tant que les directives de montage sont respectées Voir les explications détaillées dans ce guide 3 Vérifier la distance à respecter entre les matériaux combustibles ou les objets illuminés et les luminaires VARI LITE AVERTISSEMENT DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE LES DÉCHARGES ÉLECTRIQUES 1 Les luminaires VARI LITE sont conçus pour une utilisation au sec uniquement Une exposition à la...

Page 11: ...les lampes à arc fonctionnent sous haute tension à de très hautes températures Si la lampe se casse les particules de la lampe cassée peuvent causer blessures et ou incendie en s éparpillant 4 Se protéger les yeux pour remplacer la lampe 5 Utiliser des appareils de protection appropriés gants protection des yeux pour manier des lampes endommagées 6 Si la lampe a été touchée avec des mains nues la ...

Page 12: ...siempre que se sigan las instrucciones de instalación Vea las instrucciones detalladas en este manual 3 Tome nota de los requerimientos de distancia de materiales combustibles u objetos iluminados para las luminarias VARI LITE ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA CHOQUE ELÉCTRICO 1 Las luminarias VARI LITE están diseñadas solamente para lugares secos La exposición a la lluvia ...

Page 13: ...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 protección para los ojos etc cuando trabaje con lámparas dañ...

Page 14: ...VARI LITE VL1100 LED AND VL1100 LED HP USER S MANUAL x 13 June 2017 02 1602 0002 ...

Page 15: ...FOREWORD 02 1602 0002 13 June 2017 xi ...

Page 16: ...VARI LITE VL1100 LED AND VL1100 LED HP USER S MANUAL xii 13 June 2017 02 1602 0002 Notes ...

Page 17: ...is information will help you to get the most out of your product WARNING It is important 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 Model Part Number Source Shutter Iris VL1100 LED S 20 1602 0001 01 LED YES NO VL1100 LED I 20 1602 0001 11 LED NO YES VL1100 LED HP S 2...

Page 18: ...nstitute for Theatre Technology Inc USITT Digital Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers Controllers plus AMX 192 Analog Multiplex Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers Controllers USITT 6443 Ridings Road Syracuse New York 13206 1111 USA Tel 800 938 7488 Fax 866 398 7488 www usitt org Customer Service Our Goal At Philips Entertainment Lighting we are committed to providing you the highest quality...

Page 19: ...ce Center or Contact the Philips Entertainment Lighting 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 E mail entertainment service philips com Additional Resources For additional resources and documentation please visit our website at www philips com entertainmentlighting and follow the Support link ...

Page 20: ...VARI LITE VL1100 LED AND VL1100 LED HP USER S MANUAL 4 13 June 2017 02 1602 0002 Notes ...

Page 21: ... 1602 0002 13 June 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 Accessories ...

Page 22: ...ers to reduce stationary noise when luminaire is in parked position Control by DMX512 protocol Note Additional specifications and information is found in Technical Specifications on page 69 Model Specific Features Each individual configuration has the following specific features VL1100 LED LED S Luminaire 20 1602 0001 01 Low Color Temperature with Shutter VL1100 LED LED I Luminaire 20 1602 0001 11...

Page 23: ... Included Items The following illustration shows all items included with the luminaire Figure 1 1 VL1100 LED Luminaire Included Items Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 AC Input Connector Warranty Card Product Registration Product Support Sheet Included Items QuickStart Guide ...

Page 24: ...hanisms Provides frame for optional silks frosts color Accessory Frame Holder Backcap Assembly Provides access to lamp for replacement and provides controls for Menu Display Controls Accessory Frame Holder Accessory Frame Gel Silk Latch correction or top hats internal status information beam adjustment Up Increase Down Decrease LCD Display Press to select current menu option or current data value ...

Page 25: ... VL1100 LED HP use a proprietary liquid cooling system in order to keep the LED array at the proper operating temperature while minimizing audible noise Fan inlets are on the top and bottom of the back cover and the exhaust is out the rear surface of the luminaire Figure 1 2 VL1100 LED Luminaire ...

Page 26: ...ssories Note For more information on PEGASUS please see Updating Software on page 43 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 TRUE1 with Twist Lock Male 250V 1 Meter PCT1GP AC Input Cable Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 with Stage Pin Male 1 Meter PCT1SB AC Input Cable Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 with Ed...

Page 27: ...or installation of all version of the VL1100 LED 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 ...

Page 28: ...afety grounds for the purpose of AC input The mating Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 connector is supplied however you will need to purchase or construct a cable appropriate for your application Figure 2 1 Power Connector Current vs Voltage VL1100 LED Luminaire Current vs Voltage 460W LED Source on page 12 provides the luminaire s current draw at specific voltages Total Luminaire Current is calculated with...

Page 29: ...000 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 obtain a copy is detailed in Additional Documentation on page 2 The XLR 5 pin connectors should be w...

Page 30: ... Temp Ple num 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 Ple num cable 200 88102 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp Ple num cable 200 89696 2 100 PTFE 22 High Temp Ple num cable 200 89729 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp Ple num cable 200 89855 2 100 PTFE 22 High Temp Ple num cable 200 9729 2 100 PVC 24 UL2493 60 9804 2 100 PVC 28 UL2960...

Page 31: ...ng components 5 pin male XLR connector Two 1 4W 5 120 ohm resistors Note A male termination connector is available as an accessory from Philips See Accessories on page 10 Loopback Connector When transferring software versions from luminaire to luminaire a loopback connector is required at the first luminaire in the data link To construct your own connector you will need the following components 5 ...

Page 32: ...igned to fit a standard 8 inch gel frame or top hat To remove and replace frame or top hat Step 1 Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source Step 2 At front lens press upward on accessory frame latch and turn to open Step 3 Remove frame top hat if any Figure 2 2 Step 4 Install frame top hat and close latch Figure 2 2 Installing a Frame or Top Hat Gel Silk or Accessory Frame Head Assembl...

Page 33: ...s hooks are available from different manufacturers for your particular needs The Mega Claw Truss Hook shown in the example illustration below can be ordered separately from Vari Lite refer to VL1100 LED Replacement Items Accessories on page 10 To install truss hooks if required Step 1 At pan tube base attach two truss hooks as shown below Figure 2 3 Step 2 Tighten hardware securely Figure 2 3 Exam...

Page 34: ...supported Step 3 Attach safety cable sold separately as follows a Connect end of cable to mounting pin at one side of pan tube base b Loop at least once around pipe and attach other end at second mounting pin Step 4 Connect power and data cables according to procedure given in Connecting Data and Power on page 19 Figure 2 4 Example VL1100 LED Luminaire Truss Hanging Installation 34 5 87 6cm 17 5 4...

Page 35: ...minaires in link Step 3 At last luminaire in link install male termination connector at DATA THRU connector Luminaires and other devices on the same DMX chain may not function properly without termination Figure 2 5 Data Connection Step 4 Connect AC Input Cable connector to power input source Step 5 Dress cables and secure them so that they will not interfere with luminaire head and yoke movement ...

Page 36: ...ternal mechanisms will also move through a full range of motion After calibration the luminaire head will either stop at its home position which positions the pan axis at mid rotation and the head parallel to the yoke with the lens pointing away from the luminaire upper enclosure or move to its current defined position if DMX data is present All internal mechanisms also move to their home or defin...

Page 37: ... 20 Note Refer to Chapter 4 Menu System on page 51 for detailed instructions on menu functions CAUTION Before applying power be sure the luminaire is hung or positioned so that the head and yoke can move freely without restriction To configure luminaire at power up Step 1 At each luminaire apply power by switching on power source Step 2 For unconfigured luminaires menu will display LampType Press ...

Page 38: ...VARI LITE VL1100 LED AND VL1100 LED HP USER S MANUAL 22 13 June 2017 02 1602 0002 Step 6 Luminaire will display Starting for 10 15 seconds and then automatically step through following procedure ...

Page 39: ...ing address Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Address appears Press Enter Step 3 DMX will appear Press Enter Step 4 Press Up Down arrows to enter starting address Step 5 Press Enter to set Program Starting Address Without Calibrating It is possible to bypass the calibration sequence and go directly to the Menu Display programming in order to pre program an address setting To prog...

Page 40: ...VARI LITE VL1100 LED AND VL1100 LED HP USER S MANUAL 24 13 June 2017 02 1602 0002 Notes ...

Page 41: ...3 June 2017 27 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 42: ...r VL1100 LED HP I models Regardless this channel must be included for both profiles Table 3 1 Enhanced 16 Bit Mode VL1100 LED I HP I Models DMX Channel Description Range 1 Dimmer 0 255 2 3 Pan 0 65535 4 5 Tilt 0 65535 6 Edge 0 65535 7 Zoom 0 65535 8 Diffusion 0 255 9 Blue 0 small 255 big 10 Amber 0 open 255 diffused 11 Magenta 0 open 255 full saturation 12 Rotating Gobo 0 open 255 full saturation ...

Page 43: ...0 open 255 diffused 11 Blue 0 open 255 full saturation 12 Amber 0 open 255 full saturation 11 Magenta 0 open 255 full saturation 12 Rotating Gobo 0 127 index 128 255 rotate 13 14 Gobo Index Index 0 65535 Rotate 0 cw max 32535 cw min 32536 33031 stop 33032 ccw min 65535 ccw max 15 16 Frame 1A 1B 0 open 255 closed 17 18 Frame 2A 2B 0 open 255 closed 19 20 Frame 3A 3B 0 open 255 closed 21 22 Frame 4A...

Page 44: ... channel value for desired action for example 84 for reset Hold value for 3 seconds A 3 second hold is not required for LED functions 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 control functions Step 3 Set control channel value to zero This must occur without any scaling values Action will be vo...

Page 45: ...a received for the given luminaire and does not show the entire stream of 512 bytes It shows only the number of channels used for the given luminaire model in 16 bit enhanced mode For example a VL1100 LED luminaire with an address of 40 will show DMX Channels 1 27 which would correlate to DMX Channels 40 66 ...

Page 46: ... mixing system made up of a graduated color system for cyan yellow and magenta Table 3 4 DMX Map For Cyan Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Open 100 255 Closed or Full Saturation Table 3 5 DMX Map For Yellow Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Open 100 255 Closed or Full Saturation Table 3 6 DMX Map for Magenta Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Open 100 255 Closed or Full Saturation ...

Page 47: ...ding to these modes are as follows DMX values 0 127 will select each gobo in Indexing mode DMX values 128 255 will select each gobo in Rotating mode Index Rotation The Gobo Index function utilizes 16 bit control which offers enhanced resolution whether in INDEX or ROTATE mode Table 3 7 DMX Map For Gobo Index Rotate Position Indexing Rotating Function 1 0 128 Open 2 18 146 Gobo 1 3 41 169 Gobo 2 4 ...

Page 48: ...re assembly operates in a smooth time continuous motion using stepper motors two per frame blade and one to rotate the entire shutter mechanism The shutter mechanism can rotate 45o in either direction and the frame blades can tilt 35o Table 3 9 Shutter Mechanism DMX Map Chart shutter models only Item Value DMX Value Action Frame 1A to Frame 4B 0 0 Open 100 255 Closed Shut Rot Shutter Rotation 0 0 ...

Page 49: ...s instructions on how to write part cues can be found in the operation manual for that console To use these channels you must Step 1 Create the cue including color gobo edge and diffusion as required Step 2 Decide which fixtures and which parameter groups will use timing channels Step 3 Assign a value to the particular timing channel s you wish to use for timing information see chart on next page ...

Page 50: ...of the parameters affected by the timing channel should always be sent in a zero count Timing channels can be set in either or 0 255 DMX modes with the following values assigned Table 3 11 VL1100 LED 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 ...

Page 51: ...8 2 42 8 4 17 43 8 6 44 8 8 45 9 18 46 9 2 47 9 4 19 48 9 6 49 9 8 50 10 20 51 10 2 52 10 4 53 10 6 21 54 11 55 11 22 56 12 57 12 58 13 23 59 13 60 14 24 61 14 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 Table 3 11 VL1100 LED Timing Channels Map Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 52: ...22 83 23 33 84 23 85 23 86 24 34 87 24 88 25 35 89 25 90 25 91 26 36 92 26 93 27 37 94 27 95 27 96 28 38 97 28 98 29 39 99 29 100 29 101 30 40 102 30 103 30 104 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 Table 3 11 VL1100 LED Timing Channels Map Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 53: ... 127 40 50 128 40 129 41 51 130 41 131 41 132 42 52 133 42 134 43 53 135 43 136 43 137 44 54 138 44 139 45 55 140 45 141 45 142 46 56 143 46 144 47 57 145 47 146 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 Table 3 11 VL1100 LED Timing Channels Map Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 54: ...56 66 168 56 169 56 170 57 67 171 57 172 58 68 173 58 174 58 175 59 69 176 59 177 59 178 60 70 179 60 180 65 71 181 65 182 65 183 70 72 184 70 185 75 73 186 75 187 75 188 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 Table 3 11 VL1100 LED Timing Channels Map Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 55: ...212 150 213 160 84 214 160 215 160 216 170 85 217 170 218 180 86 219 180 220 180 221 190 87 222 190 223 200 88 224 200 225 200 226 210 89 227 210 228 210 229 220 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 Table 3 11 VL1100 LED Timing Channels Map Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 56: ...LED HP USER S MANUAL 42 13 June 2017 02 1602 0002 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 VL1100 LED Timing Channels Map Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 57: ...ions of the VARI LITE 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 Philips Entertainment Lighting web site www philips com entertainmentlight ing to download the PEGASUS ...

Page 58: ...msi icon Step 4 Follow all prompts in program s installation wizard Step 5 Insert USB Upload Cable sold 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...

Page 59: ...ver 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 4 USB Upload Connector LED Colors XLR LED Status Meaning Continuous Red Do not use the cable to download software contact customer service for assistance Con...

Page 60: ...firmware files to a variety of luminaires that are data linked together Each model of Philips Entertainment luminaire recognizes its own software and only downloads the appropriate file Sometimes two files are required one for the LED driver and one for the fixture Do not use a USB hub always connect directly to a USB port on your computer To install or update luminaire firmware using PEGASUS uplo...

Page 61: ... Figure 3 5 bin File Selection Step 8 As indicated in Figure 3 5 click on Update Devices to start upload a During upload PEGASUS and luminaire screens will display a progress bar showing upload status b Once progress bar shows completed on computer screen wait approximately one minute before moving to next step Note The progress bar on luminaire LCD display may continue for a short time after comp...

Page 62: ...Power on page 28 however a maximum of 32 luminaires can be updated at once Hardware Requirements Data cables used in this process must have two twisted pairs and a shield It is also recommended that cables meet all other USITT DMX specification requirements Refer to Data Cables on page 17 A DMX termination connector is used in this process Refer to page 18 for more information regarding the constr...

Page 63: ...OK to accept Step 8 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 example 03 18 17 March 18 2017 Press Enter to display second half of version T...

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Page 65: ...02 1602 0002 13 June 2017 51 CHAPTER 4 Menu System This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature Menu Operation Menu Functions Self Tests ...

Page 66: ...rent data value Down arrow Scrolls menu options downward or decreases current data value To enter the menu system first press Menu The functions displayed will be 1st level functions Scroll through the 1st level functions by pressing Up Down arrows Once the desired function appears in the display press Enter You are now at the 2nd level Once again press the Up Down arrows to scroll through 2nd lev...

Page 67: ...tivity the menu display will switch to its off state Menu Shortcuts A few button combinations are provided as shortcuts for frequently used menu functions These are as follows Lamp On Press and hold Up then press Enter Arc models only Lamp Off Press and hold Down then press Enter Arc models only Recalibrate Press and hold Up then press Menu Interrupt Calibration Press Menu at Power up See Program ...

Page 68: ... Min 10 Min ON ResetDef OK Display DMX Pan Tilt Swap Inv Pan Inv Tilt ON OFF ON OFF Data Chan XXX data ON OFF Magenta value Setup LED LED HP LampType Shutter Yes No LED S MM DD YY of hours on value value value value value value value value value Rot Gobo Index Edge Zoom Rot Shut Frame 1A Frame 1B Frame 2A Frame 2B Frame 3A Frame 3B Frame 4A Frame 4B RUN TEST RUN TEST Rot Gobo Edge Zoom Shutter Rot...

Page 69: ...o tungsten level Boost higher output Pan Tilt Pan and Tilt Options Movement Position Recovery Enable Enable Disable Disable Display Display Illumination 30s OFF in 30 seconds 5M OFF in 5 minutes default 10M OFF in 10 minutes ON ON indefinitely ResetDef Reset Default Values OK DMX DMX Mode and Data Map Classic matches non LED VL1100 fixtures Enhanced additional LED features DATA Chan XXX DMX Channe...

Page 70: ... Data Tilt Tilt XXXX Data Blue Blue XXX Data Amber Amber XXX Data Magenta Magenta XXX Data Diffusn Diffusion XXX Data Rot Gobo Rotating Gobo XXX Data Index Rotating Gobo Index XXXX Data Edge Edge XXX Data Zoom Zoom XXX Data Rot Shut Rotating Frame Shutter If Shutter Accessory XXX Data Frame 1A If Shutter Accessory XXX Data Frame 1B If Shutter Accessory XXX Data Frame 2A If Shutter Accessory XXX Da...

Page 71: ...n Progress Zoom RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Beam If Beam Size Iris Accessory RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Shutter If Shutter Accessory RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Rot Shut If Shutter Accessory RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Lamp 1 Disables Pan Tilt and executes Home position RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Lamp 2 TBD Encoder Encoders Pan Pan Encoder XXXX Data Tilt Tilt Encoder XXXX Data Sensor S...

Page 72: ...guration Accesses functions for setting lamp pan tilt and Menu Display options Also accesses lamp information such as number of strikes and hours used along with their respective reset function Data DMX Data Accesses function for displaying DMX data by channel number Diffusn Diffusion Specifies manual control of Diffusion Manual or tests Diffusion functions Test Dimmer Dimmer Specifies dimmer mech...

Page 73: ...LED Accesses menu for configuring luminaire for high CCT LED source Lum Id Luminaire ID Displays unique luminaire ID number Magenta Magenta Specifies manual control of Magenta Manual or test Magenta functions Test Manual Manual Commands Accesses functions for controlling luminaire mechanisms and timing by entry of an absolute data value Model Model Displays model number of luminaire For example VL...

Page 74: ...ter Shutter Specifies shutter mechanism for testing Shutter Shutter Accesses menu item for configuring luminaire for shutter operation Status Status Error Dis play Allows scrolling through error list or displays OK if no errors STST Sensor Test Indicates that a system sensor test is in progress Test System Tests Accesses diagnostic tests for internal mechanisms Tilt Tilt Specifies tilt function fo...

Page 75: ...y the menu display will change to the default state showing the address To connect luminaires for simultaneous testing Step 1 At first luminaire in link install loopback connector into DATA IN XLR connector Step 2 At last luminaire install DMX termination connector into DATA THRU XLR connector Step 3 At master luminaire Menu Display press Menu Figure 4 2 Hardware Setup To run tests Step 1 Press Me...

Page 76: ...ull 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 U...

Page 77: ...er remove protective covers when luminaire is powered Wear appropriate protective eye wear and gloves when servicing the fixture All service and maintenance other than described herein should be performed by an Authorized VARI LITE Dealer or Service Center WARNING DO NOT connect or disconnect energized power cable at fixture under load Turn off circuit breaker or completely de energize circuit bef...

Page 78: ...s error messages Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Fixture appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to access Status Press Enter Display will now scroll through any error messages or display OK if no errors Table A 1 Error Messages Display Message OK No Errors Found Pan No Sens Pan sensor not found Pan Encoder Fail Pan encoder failure Tilt No Sens Tilt sensor not found Til...

Page 79: ...ed extremely loose or not installed properly Properly install belt between pan motor and large pulley Pan Encoder Fail Pan Encoder Failure Main board pan tilt connector J9 disconnected Connect main board pan tilt connector J9 Pan motor disconnected Connect pan motor power Encoder faulty Replace pan end of travel encoder sensor assembly TILT NO SENS Tilt Sensor Not Found EOT flag attached to large ...

Page 80: ...indicators by input power J108 Check communication J17 Check if erase yellow LED D3 flashing If fan or pump speed is 0 Check the connections for fans and pump J114 J115 and J116 If L1 or L2 Temp are 0 Check the LED Array connection going to the LED array from the LED Driver Board Table A 2 Troubleshooting Guide Continued Error Display Description Possible Cause and Remedy ...

Page 81: ...tep 1 Remove power from luminaire Step 2 At either side of head assembly press in front cover latch and pull cover straight back until stopped by tether Step 3 Rotate gobo wheel until required gobo position is accessible at finger access cutout Step 4 Rotate gobo gear until open end of carrier is upward CAUTION Do not touch gobos with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replaci...

Page 82: ...End Gobo MUST be oriented with the mirrored side towards the luminaire s lamp If not oriented properly gobo will break Be careful not to scratch gobo on side of carrier when installing CAUTION Inside Edge Lamp Side mirrored orient toward luminaire lamp black side Center of Wheel Gobo Positions open 1 2 3 4 5 6 Gobo Wheel Front View orient toward center of wheel Sensor Be careful not to pull metal ...

Page 83: ...ely Shutter Only on S Framing Models Four blade system can frame and crop beam field and gobos Each blade can translate across 85 of field and rotate up to 35 Entire shutter rotates 45 Beam Size Iris Only on I Iris Models In addition to the zoom optics a mechanical iris provides continuous beam size control for both rapid and smooth timed beam angle changes Pan and Tilt Smooth time continuous moti...

Page 84: ... Temperature 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Cooling An innovative hybrid cooling system that smoothly optimises the balance between light output and noise Control Compatible with a wide variety of DMX512 consoles Mounting Position All models can be mounted and operated in any orientation Weight 70 lbs 32 kg Spacing Hangs on 26 5 in 67 3 cm centers 34 5 87 6cm 17 5 44 5cm 26 5 67 3cm 26 66cm ...

Page 85: ...luminance I at a specific distance D FIELD ANGLE degrees FIELD DIAMETER TN BEAM ANGLE degrees BEAM DIAMETER TN CANDELA cd 19 0 335 13 0 0 228 218 000 26 0 462 19 5 0 344 105 600 36 0 650 25 5 0 453 58 000 70 0 Super Zoom 1 40 29 0 0 517 28 640 FIELD ANGLE degrees FIELD DIAMETER TN BEAM ANGLE degrees BEAM DIAMETER TN CANDELA cd 19 0 335 13 0 0 228 383 000 26 0 462 19 5 0 344 185 500 36 0 650 25 5 0...

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