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Page 2: ...ames which may be mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations VLX Wash Luminaire User s Manual The information furnished in this manual is for informational use only and is subject to change without notice Please check www vari lite com for latest version Vari Lite assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccurac...

Page 3: ...ed 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 Be sure to clearly indicate the RMA number on all packing lists correspondence and shipping labels If available please include a copy of your invoice as proof...

Page 4: ...ly to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense Declaration of Conformity We declare under our sole responsibility that this product complies with the relevant clauses of the following standards and harmonized documents Safety EN 60598 1 2000 Luminaire Safety Standard General Requirements EN 60598 2 17 1989 A2 1991 Specifi...

Page 5: ... been designed for use with specific lamp types The VLX Wash Luminaire uses special LED devices Installing another type of light sources may be hazardous and will void your warranty 2 Luminaires may be mounted on any type of surface as long as mounting instructions are followed See instructions detailed in this manual 3 Note distance requirement from combustible materials or illuminated objects fo...

Page 6: ...iation which can cause serious skin burn and eye inflammation Additionally arc lamps operate under high pressure at very high temperatures Should the lamp break there can exist a danger of personal injury and or fire from broken lamp particles being discharged 4 Wear eye protection when relamping 5 Appropriate safety equipment gloves eye protection should be used when handling damaged lamps 6 If l...

Page 7: ...hten Sie auf den Lampentyp LED 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: ...enlampen erfolgt unter Hochdruck und bei hohen Temperaturen Sollte die Lampe zerbrechen besteht die Gefahr von Körperverletzung bzw von Feuer das von Lampenteilen ausgelöst werden kann 4 Tragen Sie beim Austausch der Lampen einen Augenschutz 5 Die geeignete Sicherheitsausrüstung Handschuhe Augenschutz sollte beim Umgang mit beschädigten Lampen verwendet werden 6 Wenn die Lampe mit bloßen Händen be...

Page 9: ... été conçus pour être utilisés uniquement avec certaines type de lampes Vérifier le type de lampe LED 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: ... brûlures sur la peau et une inflammation des yeux De plus les lampes à arc fonctionnent sous haute tension à de très hautes températures Si la lampe se casse les particules de la lampe cassée peuvent causer blessures et ou incendie en s éparpillant 4 Se protéger les yeux pour remplacer la lampe 5 Utiliser des appareils de protection appropriés gants protection des yeux pour manier des lampes endo...

Page 11: ...sido diseñadas para ser usadas solamente con algunas lámparas Tome nota del tipo de lámpara LED 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: ...s quemaduras a la piel e inflamación a los ojos Además las lámparas de arco operan a alta presión y muy alta temperatura Si la lámpara se rompe puede existir el peligro de lesiones al personal o un incendio ocasionado por las partículas de la lámpara rota que se caen 4 Use protección para los ojos cuando vuelve a colocar una lámpara nueva 5 Use un equipo de seguridad apropiado guantes protección p...

Page 13: ...FOREWORD 02 9690 0001 A 15 April 2010 xi ...

Page 14: ...VARI LITE VLX WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL xii 15 April 2010 02 9690 0001 A ...

Page 15: ... AC Power 10 Current vs Voltage 11 Data Cables 12 Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers 13 Male Termination Connector 13 Installation Procedures Hanging the Luminaire 14 Floor Mounting the Luminaire 17 Connecting Data and Power 17 Powering Up Power Up and Configuration Procedure 18 Addressing Program Starting Address 19 Chapter 3 Operation DMX Operation Channel Mapping 22 Control Channel Functions...

Page 16: ... 41 Chapter 4 Menu System Menu Operation What Is the Menu System 44 Controls Operation 44 Default State 46 Menu Functions Menu System Overview 47 Menu System Function Chart 48 Menu Function Definitions 51 Appendix A Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages 56 Troubleshooting Guide 58 Routine Maintenance Introduction 60 Special Cleaning and Care Instructions 60 Front Lens Remo...

Page 17: ...own Note Performing maintenance procedures may void the product warranty Refer to the Vari Lite Limited Warranty card included in the product shipping package for more information Note The VLX Wash Luminaire requires very little routine maintenance but has special cleaning instructions unlike other fixtures Please refer to Special Cleaning and Care Instructions on page 60 for complete cleaning and...

Page 18: ...nd to provide support How to Reach Us For assistance in your area call the dealer from which your product was purchased or Contact an Authorized VARI LITE Service Center or Contact the Vari Lite Customer Service Department 9am 6pm CST Monday through Friday at the following phone 1 877 VARI LITE 1 877 827 4548 or 1 214 647 7880 email entertainment service philips com Additional Resources For additi...

Page 19: ...02 9690 0001 A 15 April 2010 3 CHAPTER 1 Description This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components along with a list of accessories that are available Features Components ...

Page 20: ...t of approximately 14 000 lumens white light Patented optical zoom system with continuous variable field angle from approximately 23o to 58o Zoom module is easily removable for a fixed field angle of 22o High speed strobe with multi user selectable effects Smooth pan and tilt operation through time controlled continuous motion by way of a pair of three phase stepper motor systems 540o Pan and 270o...

Page 21: ...ed Items Unpack Quick VLXTM Wash Luminaire Mounting Brackets Warranty Card Product Registration Card Vari Lite Customer Service CD ROM User s Manual Product Support Sheet Vari Lite QA Certificate VLXTM Wash Luminaire Start Sheet Neutrik PowerCon AC Input Connector Unit supplied with AC input connector only Users will need to supply and build an AC input cable using this connector Vari Lite P N Acc...

Page 22: ...Lock Operation Board MCB and power Menu Display Used to input manual commands program test set defaults and access internal status information Backcap Assembly Provides access to light source and LED cooling Front Lens Assembly See detail below Lock Engage To lock pan or tilt restricts movement Lock Disengage To unlock pan or tilt allows free movement The VLX Wash Luminaire has separate Pan and Ti...

Page 23: ...em Arrow Keys Left Right Up Down To Menu Navigate Menu Options and make Data Selections Status LEDs Power State Data Transmit Data Receive Data Error DMX Input Connection to DMX Controls DMX Through Passes DMX to Other Luminaires AC Power Input 100 240VAC 50 60Hz Upper Enclosure Connections Upper Enclosure Menu LCD Display Displays all Data and Luminaire Settings Enter Button To Select or Change a...

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Page 25: ...and addressing it within your system Power and Data Cabling Requirements Installation Procedures Powering Up Addressing WARNING DO NOT connect or disconnect energized power cable at fixture under load Turn off circuit breaker or completely de energize circuit before connecting or disconnecting power cable at fixture Power is only removed from the fixture by disconnecting power cable from source or...

Page 26: ...urning off source circuit breaker The luminaire requires standard AC power distribution from 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz in order to power all internal electronics and motors It is equipped with a 3 pole Neutrik PowerCon locking connector with contacts for line neutral and premating safety grounds for the purpose of AC input International Harmonized Standard Note The mating Neutrik PowerCon connector is ...

Page 27: ... tables provide the luminaire s current draw at specific voltages Currents given are worst case with all motors sequencing Table 2 1 VLX Wash Luminaire Current vs Voltage Voltage VAC 60Hz Current A 100 9 0 110 8 2 120 7 5 130 6 9 140 6 4 150 6 0 160 5 6 170 5 3 180 5 0 190 4 7 200 4 5 210 4 3 220 4 1 230 3 9 240 3 8 ...

Page 28: ... Low capacitance Two twisted pairs Foil and braid shielded 24 AWG minimum gauge for runs up to 1000 feet 300m 22 AWG minimum gauge for runs up to 1640 feet 500m Note Microphone type cables and other general purpose two core audio or signal cables are not suitable for use with DMX512 The XLR 5 pin connectors should be wired as follows Note Refer to the USITT Recommended Practice for DMX512 guide fo...

Page 29: ... Note A male termination connector is also available as an accessory from Vari Lite See Replacement Items Accessories on page 5 Table 2 2 Recommended Cable Types Type Pairs ZΩ Jacket AWG Use Temp F Belden Cables 1215A 2 150 PVC 26 IBM Type 6 Office cable 75 1269A 2 100 PTFE 22 Solid High Temp Plenum cable 200 8102 2 100 PVC 24 UL2919 80 8132 2 120 PVC 28 UL2919 80 8162 2 100 PVC 24 UL2493 60 82729...

Page 30: ...than one point on a single bracket the attach points must be spaced as far apart as possible using the supplied mounting holes Install mounting hardware and brackets Step 1 Install truss hooks on two provided truss hook brackets as required Figure 2 2 Installing Truss Hooks Note Various types of truss hooks can be used The Mega Claw truss hook as shown in the example above as well as many other st...

Page 31: ...urely Always face brackets in same direction as shown WARNING Ensure that the bracket locking mechanism is fully seated after the bracket is installed on the luminaire Figure 2 4 Installing Brackets on Luminaire Enclosure Mounting Press up to Fit over buttons and slide forward to lock Locking Face brackets in same direction for all configurations Keyed Locked install or release Raised Mounting Mec...

Page 32: ...7 WARNING DO NOT connect or disconnect energized power cable at fixture under load Turn off circuit breaker or completely de energize circuit before connecting or disconnecting power cable at fixture Power is only removed from the fixture by disconnecting power cable from source or turning off source circuit breaker Step 5 Be sure pan and tilt locks are disengaged refer to Luminaire Overview on pa...

Page 33: ...tors of remaining luminaires in link Step 3 At last luminaire in link install male termination connector at DATA THRU connector Luminaires and other devices on the same DMX chain may not function properly without termination Step 4 Connect AC input cable connector to fixture before connecting to power input source or energizing power cable WARNING DO NOT connect or disconnect energized power cable...

Page 34: ... power up WARNING DO NOT connect or disconnect energized power cable at fixture under load Turn off circuit breaker or completely de energize circuit before connecting or disconnecting power cable at fixture Power is only removed from the fixture by disconnecting power cable from source or turning off source circuit breaker Step 1 At each luminaire connect power cable to fixture Step 2 Be sure pan...

Page 35: ...ge 44 The luminaire retains the DMX address even when power is removed Note Refer to your console operating instructions for specific information regarding its addressing requirements Program a DMX starting address Step 1 Press ESC to access the main menu of the luminaire Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Address appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to enter starting address Step 4 Pres...

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Page 37: ... This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the internal software For Menu options and detailed information see Menu Operation on page 44 DMX Operation DMX Mapping Luminaire Timing Updating Software ...

Page 38: ... from 0 to full 12 Blue Low Byte 13 White High Byte 0 65535 0 100 0 16 bit control of White LEDs from 0 to full 14 White Low Byte 15 Unused N A N A N A For Future Use 16 Unused N A N A N A For Future Use 17 Beam Spreader 0 255 0 100 0 Controls beam angle from 23o to 58o DMX 255 18 Strobe 0 255 0 100 0 Controls strobe operations as follows Open DMX 0 2 Closed DMX 3 5 Slow Rand DMX 6 7 Med Rand DMX ...

Page 39: ...evel Light Mode DMX 14 16 Constant Fans Mode DMX 17 19 Normal Mode DMX 20 22 Dimmer Curve LINEAR DMX 31 32 Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW DMX 34 35 Full Luminaire Reset DMX 81 87 Color Calibration OFF DMX 116 117 Color Calibration ON DMX 118 120 Fixture Sleep DMX 245 249 Fixture Wake Up DMX 250 255 Notes Please note that Fixture Wake Up will com pletely re calibrate the fixture When resetting to defaults...

Page 40: ... 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 However the encoders on some consoles include discreet value capability Table 3 2 Control Channel Functions DMX Channel Control Channel Function Control Channel DMX Value 23 Default Setting on Console 0 Reset All to Defaults 5 7 Quiet Mode 11 13 Level Light ...

Page 41: ...Level Light Mode Level Light Mode maintains a reduced LED output to keep various fixtures from operating at different levels depending upon thermal situations The fans will run full speed regardless of junction temperatures Constant Fans Mode Constant Fans Mode sets fans to maximum speed and will keep them operating at full regardless of LED junction temperatures Normal Mode default setting Normal...

Page 42: ... Value DMX Value Default These values are recommended console default values Action 7 High Byte 0 100 0 65535 0 16 Bit Control of Red LEDs from 0 to Full 8 Low Byte Table 3 4 DMX Map for Color Mixing Green LEDs DMX Channel Value DMX Value Default These values are recommended console default values Action 9 High Byte 0 100 0 65535 0 16 Bit Control of Green LEDs from 0 to Full 10 Low Byte Table 3 5 ...

Page 43: ...ntrol of White LEDs from 0 to Full 14 Low Byte Table 3 7 DMX Map for Color Time Control DMX Channel Value DMX Value Default These values are recommended console default values Action 21 0 100 0 255 255 Allows for luminaire timing of color mixing Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times Table 3 8 DMX Map for LED Intensity DMX Channel Value DMX Value Default These values ar...

Page 44: ...annel Value DMX Value Default These values are recommended console default values Action 18 0 100 0 2 0 Open 3 5 Closed 6 7 Slow Random 8 10 Medium Random 11 12 Fast Random 13 127 Strobe Range 128 129 Pulse Slow Random 130 131 Pulse Medium Random 132 133 Pulse Fast Random 134 191 Pulse Range 192 193 Pulse Slow Random 194 195 Pulse Medium Random 196 197 Pulse Fast Random 198 255 Pulse Range Note 13...

Page 45: ... Table 3 12 DMX Map for Beam Timing DMX Channel Value DMX Value Default These values are recommended console default values Action 22 0 100 0 255 255 Allows for luminaire timing of zoom and intensity Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times ...

Page 46: ...e 0 100 0 65535 32768 16 bit control of Pan 540 degrees of movement 4 Low Byte Table 3 14 DMX Map for Luminaire Tilt Operation DMX Channel Value DMX Value Default These values are recommended console default values Action 5 High Byte 0 100 0 65535 32768 16 bit control of Tilt 270 degrees of movement 6 Low Byte Table 3 15 DMX Map for Focus Timing DMX Channel Value DMX Value Default These values are...

Page 47: ...sired value and set cue and or parameter time to zero A combination of time controls can produce unexpected results The default value setting in the profile should be 255 proportional control to allow smooth movement when using console timing The timing channel data should change as a snap A zero value will give the fastest move however without any smoothing this can appear steppy in console timed...

Page 48: ...ich 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 Step 4 Set console timing or cue fade time for parameters and timing channels to zero seconds Step 5 Store cue Note Avoid changing timing channel values in a fading cue This can cause unexpected behavior in the luminaire as the timing ...

Page 49: ...igned Table 3 17 Timing Channels Map Value DMX Seconds 0 Full Speed 1 0 2 2 0 4 1 3 0 6 4 0 8 2 5 1 6 1 2 7 1 4 3 8 1 6 9 1 8 4 10 2 11 2 2 12 2 4 5 13 2 6 14 2 8 6 15 3 16 3 2 17 3 4 7 18 3 6 19 3 8 8 20 4 21 4 2 22 4 4 9 23 4 6 24 4 8 10 25 5 26 5 2 27 5 4 11 28 5 6 29 5 8 30 6 12 31 6 2 32 6 4 13 33 6 6 34 6 8 35 7 0 14 36 7 2 37 7 4 15 38 7 6 ...

Page 50: ...5 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 30 76 20 77 20 78 21 31 79 21 80 21 Table 3 17 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 51: ...9 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 36 118 36 119 37 47 120 37 121 38 48 122 38 Table 3 17 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 52: ...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 52 160 53 63 161 53 162 54 64 163 54 164 54 Table 3 17 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 53: ...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 79 201 110 202 110 203 120 80 204 120 205 120 81 206 130 Table 3 17 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 54: ...6 170 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 95 242 270 243 270 244 280 96 245 280 246 290 97 247 290 248 290 Table 3 17 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 55: ...OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 02 9690 0001 A 15 April 2010 39 249 300 98 250 300 251 310 99 252 310 253 310 254 310 100 255 Follows Cue Data Table 3 17 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 56: ...re Programming kit software is not directly compatible with Macintosh computers it does run with some Windows emulators In addition to Windows your computer must be running IE 5 01 or later and Microsoft NET Framework Version 3 5 or later which you can download from http www microsoft com and search for NET Framework downloads An available USB 2 0 port on the PC USB VLDownloader PC Program and bin...

Page 57: ... Power on page 17 however only 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 12 Lists specific versions of Will show current Download History Click to download specific software versio...

Page 58: ...akes 4 5 seconds The number of blocks displayed is less in a luminaire to luminaire download than in a PC to luminaire download for the same software version Step 7 When download is complete luminaire automatically recalibrates When recalibration is complete luminaire is ready for operation with its new software version Verify software version at luminaire Step 1 At Menu Display press ESC Step 2 P...

Page 59: ...2010 43 CHAPTER 4 Menu System This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature For DMX operation and detailed information see DMX Operation on page 22 Menu Operation Menu Functions ...

Page 60: ...he enclosure input panel Figure 4 1 Menu Display Location Controls Operation The menu system is controlled by an ENTER ESC Escape and four Arrow YUVZ buttons These buttons function as follows Figure 4 2 VLX Menu Control Menu Display Enclosure Input Panel ENTER ESC POWER RX TX ERROR Enter Button Arrow Keys LCD Display Displays all Data and Luminaire Settings Escape ESC Left Right Up Down Luminaire ...

Page 61: ...creases current data value LCD Display automatically sets to hanging orientation See Disp Tilt in the Menu System Func tion Chart on page 48 Table 1 1 Menu Control Buttons Button Description Action Up Arrow Menu Navigation Data Selection Down Arrow Menu Navigation Data Selection Right Arrow Menu Navigation Data Selection Left Arrow Menu Navigation Data Selection ENTER Enter Button To Select or Cha...

Page 62: ...o store the value or select an action For example Default State The menu display s default state during normal operation is to display the DMX address After 10 seconds of inactivity at the display it will change to the default state After longer periods of inactivity the menu display will switch to its off state The default state for this feature is 5 minutes however different time lengths can als...

Page 63: ...an Inv Tilt Data Chan XXX data ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Manual Dimmer Tilt Pan value value value value value value value Blue Green Red Beam Sprdr Pan Tilt LED Correction ON Note Manual Mode is disabled if DMX is present value White Square Law Linear Strobe value LED Status LED Status 1 thru LED Status 7 OFF Status scrolls errors or displays OK Download OK Re Calibrate OK Version XX XX XX date All Seq...

Page 64: ...o use factory calibration or not LED Correction Sets LEDs to factory calibration level ON OFF Display Display Illumination Off Time Selects display off time ON On indefinitely 30 Sec Off in 30 seconds 5 Min Off in 5 minutes 10 Min Off in 10 minutes Disp Tilt Display orientation Factory default is Auto and other functions are currently disabled from selection Auto Default Up Currently Disabled Down...

Page 65: ...ibration of fixture Version Version MM DD YY Page 1 HH MM Page 2 Fixt Hrs Fixture Hours XXXX Number of Fixture Hours Download Download Software OK Asks confirms to download software in fixture Manual Manual Commands Disabled when DMX Present Pan XXXXX DMX Value Tilt XXXXX DMX Value Dimmer XXXXX DMX Value Red XXXXX DMX Value Blue XXXXX DMX Value Green XXXXX DMX Value White XXXXX DMX Value Beam Sprd...

Page 66: ...test RUN TEST LED Operational test of each LED operation RUN TEST Beam Sprdr Selects fixture to run beam spreader mechanism operational test RUN TEST Int Level Intensity Limiter Sets luminaire s output to the set percentage of the operation mode setting This is used to match overall output level of multiple VLX wash luminaires if desired XXX Enter value up to 100 Set Maximum Output Value LED Fans ...

Page 67: ...f current data value CMD Lock Command Lock Selects whether to set Command Lock to lock out access to various settings from the console using the Control Channel Configure System Configuration Accesses options for pan tilt operation LED Setup dimmer operational set tings and Menu Display defaults Constant Fans Fixture Mode Luminaire setup is in Constant Fans mode This setting sets fans to maximum s...

Page 68: ... keep various fixtures from operating at different levels depending upon thermal situations The fans will run full speed regardless of junction temperatures Linear Dimming Curve Linear Sets dimmer operation to standard linear dimming curve See also Square Law Manual Manual Accesses options for luminaire mechanism control by entry of data values Movement Movement Enables or disables pan and tilt mo...

Page 69: ...S TST Sensor Test Indicates that a system sensor test is in progress Square Law Dimming Curve Square Law Sets dimmer operation to Square Law dimming curve See also Linear Start LED CAL Factory Use Only WARNING For factory use only DO NOT use OR select Start LED Cal Status Status Error Allows scrolling through error list or displays OK if no errors Strobe Manual strobe operation Allows Manual opera...

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Page 71: ...emove 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 before ...

Page 72: ...n Figure A 1 press ESC to access the main menu screen 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 Step 4 If an error occurs recalibrate fixture If error message persists then contact an Authorized VARI LITE Dealer or Service Center for support Not...

Page 73: ... Board Number x LED Driver Board X detected a commu nication error with MCB Faulty LED Driver Board Faulty connection between LED Driver Board and Motherboard Faulty Motherboard Faulty comm between MCB and Motherboard Multiple Errors Faulty MCB Multiple Errors Error x of x Thermal Fault Board Number x Open or shorted LED Thermistor Faulty LED Conductive debris i e graph foil shorting across LED Th...

Page 74: ...will not run or software download does not work Detecting DMX data disconnect DMX input cable n a DMX Failure No response to DMX data MCB connector disconnected check MCB DATA IN connection DMX data cable not wired correctly or has a broken conductor check DMX data cable for proper wiring See Power and Data Cabling Requirements on page 10 n a DMX Termination Erratic control of luminaire No DMX ter...

Page 75: ...fix tures operating at same control settings Calibration turned On or Off Check fixture calibration setting Make sure calibration is set to same setting On or Off as other fixtures Check dimming curve setting Make sure dimming curve selection Linear or Curve is same for all fixtures Table A 2 Troubleshooting Chart Continued Message Description Symptom Possible Cause Remedy ...

Page 76: ...for your VLX Wash Luminaire Lint free lens tissue Lint free cotton swabs for hard to reach spot cleaning Lint or powder free gloves Reagent grade isopropyl alcohol A mild soap solution Reagent grade isopropyl alcohol is good to use on the VLX Wash Luminaire plastic optics with anti reflection coatings If the lens is still dirty after using isopropyl alcohol for instance if fingerprints or oil is j...

Page 77: ...g this procedure To clean from lens assembly and optics Step 1 Remove power from luminaire and allow unit to completely cool Step 2 Carefully set luminaire on upper enclosure rotate head as shown in Figure A 2 and engage tilt lock Figure A 2 VLX Wash Luminaire Step 3 Remove front head cover by unlatching both head cover latches Please note that one side of front cover is secured by a safety tether...

Page 78: ...g cover Be sure to note locations of removed screws in relation to EMI shield b Remove shield and set aside c At other EMI shield side with ambient temperature sensor remove all screws securing cover Be sure to note locations of removed screws in relation to EMI shield d Carefully work shield over ambient temperature sensor taking care not to snag or pull sensor Once shield is clear of sensor set ...

Page 79: ...ts aside b Note zoom motor wiring and routing Disconnect wiring from zoom motors c At front lens loosen and remove and remove three stand offs Remove lens and place lens on a clean lint free cloth as not to damage or scratch lens d Remove three compression springs and optic ring plate Set components aside Step 7 Clean front lens and optics according to the guidelines set forth in Special Cleaning ...

Page 80: ...ow If installed incorrectly luminaire performance will be affected Figure A 5 Front Lens Orientation Step 9 When reinstalling front head cover be sure not to let cover edge come in contact with optics CPC lenses Step 10 Once luminaire is reassembled power and test Luminaire Head Front Lens Front Lens Ring Yoke Arm Yoke Arm Incorrect Front Lens Assembly Orientation Correct Front Lens Assembly Orien...

Page 81: ... Remove power from luminaire and allow unit to completely cool Step 2 Carefully set luminaire on upper enclosure rotate head as shown in Figure A 2 and engage tilt lock Figure A 6 VLX Wash Luminaire Step 3 Remove front head cover by unlatching both head cover latches Please note that one side of front cover is secured by a safety tether Locate clip attached to luminaire and unclip tether Step 4 Ge...

Page 82: ... cover Be sure to note locations of removed screws in relation to EMI shield b Remove shield and set aside c At other EMI shield side with ambient temperature sensor remove all screws securing cover Be sure to note locations of removed screws in relation to EMI shield d Carefully work shield over ambient temperature sensor taking care not to snag or pull sensor Once shield is clear of sensor set s...

Page 83: ... motor wiring and routing Disconnect wiring from zoom motors c At front lens loosen and remove and remove three stand offs Remove lens and place lens on a clean lint free cloth as not to damage or scratch lens d Remove three compression springs and optic ring plate Set components aside Step 7 Reassemble luminaire for fixed beam applications as follows Front Lens Ring 6 32 x 1 4 PPB Screws x3 Zoom ...

Page 84: ...8 Reinstall EMI protective shields Use care when installing EMI shield on side of ambient temperature sensor as not to damage sensor Step 9 Reinstall front head cover Be sure not to let cover edge come in contact with optics CPC lenses Step 10 Once luminaire is reassembled power and test Note Carefully store front lens in a soft lint free non abrasive covering for future use Be sure to keep all pa...

Page 85: ...an the cooling system heatsinks Step 1 Remove power from luminaire and allow unit to completely cool Step 2 Carefully set luminaire on upper enclosure rotate head as shown in Figure A 10 and engage tilt lock Figure A 10 VLX Wash Luminaire Step 3 Remove front head cover by unlatching both head cover latches Please note that one side of front cover is secured by a safety tether Locate clip attached ...

Page 86: ...nd rotate luminaire head 90 degrees and re engage tilt lock optional Step 6 At inside of rear head cover remove eight 6 x 1 4 PPZ Plastic Threading Screws and remove rear head cover and set aside Note At reinstalling rear head cover be careful not to over tighten plastic threading screws plastic mounting holes may crack Front Cover Latch Front Head Cover one on each side of cover Front Head Cover ...

Page 87: ...essed air duster blow any remaining debris from heatsink fins in the same direction as indicated in previous step WARNING DO NOT direct compressed air through heatsinks towards fans or vice versa Doing so will cause the fans to spin at a high rate and could damage them Also never use any type of cleaning solution on heatsinks Step 9 Reassemble luminaire by following Steps 3 through 6 in reverse or...

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Page 89: ... R Green G Blue B and White W LED s Strobe High speed with multiple strobe effects Pan and Tilt Smooth time controlled continuous motion by way of a pair of three phase stepper motor systems Pan range is 540 Tilt range is 270 both with a 0 3 resolution OPTICAL Source Seven x 120 watt RGBW chipsets Color Temp White Variable between approximately 3000 and 9000 Kelvin CRI Dynamically Adjustable Manuf...

Page 90: ... Variable forced air cooling Control Completely compatible with a wide variety of DMX512 lighting control consoles 23 channels 5 pin in and thru DMX Weight 62 lbs 28 2 kg with included pair of hanging rails Spacing Hangs on 22 0 inch 559 mm centers All models can be mounted and operated in any orientation Zoom LED Mode Field Angle Lumens Narrow RGBW 23o 12 200 Wide RGBW 58o 10 900 Without Lens Arr...

Page 91: ...A 15 April 2010 75 Dimensions 21 50 in 546 1 mm 18 21 in 462 5 mm 9 38 in 238 1 mm 17 47 in 443 8 mm 17 17 in 436 1 mm 9 42 in 239 2 mm 12 53 in 318 4 mm 6 28 in 159 6 mm 10 00 in 254 0 mm 16 58 in 421 2 mm 18 16 in 461 2 mm 10 00 in 254 0 mm ...

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