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Wear protective gloves or other protective covering while handling gobos and filters to

avoid leaving fingerprints. Gobos are extremely fragile and can break if not handled carefully. If dirty,
clean with isopropyl alcohol and a soft, lint-free cloth.

Step

3. At rotating gobo wheel, slowly rotate wheel by hand until gobo to be removed is at top of

assembly as shown in

Figure A-8

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4. Grasp gobo carrier with fingers and gently pull gobo assembly straight up and out of rotating

gobo wheel. Note orientation of rotating gobo carrier assembly. New gobo assembly must go
in exactly the same.

Figure A-8: Removing / Installing Rotating Gobos

Rotating Gobo

Rotating Gobo
Carrier Orientation

Rear of gobo assembly. This side
(reflective side) towards lamp. Note that
gear is on front of carrier.

Pull gobo straight up and
away from wheel assembly

Image on this side

Summary of Contents for Variolite VL440

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Page 2: ... notice Please check www vari lite com for latest version Vari Lite assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual All information and graphics are property of Philips Vari Lite a Philips group company 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 USA Version as of 31 October 2013 Part number 02 9687 0001 C VL440 VL770 VL880 Luminaire User s Manual 201...

Page 3: ...stered user or organization If available you should have your sales invoice to establish the date of sale as the beginning of the warranty period Once you obtain the RMA pack the unit in a secure shipping container or in its original packing box Go to the Vari Lite web site www vari lite com click on the Support link and download the RMA form Put the completed RMA form in shipping container along ...

Page 4: ...ations As tested under this standard FCC 47CFR 15B clA CEI Issued 2009 10 01 Title 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B Unintentional Radiators Class A Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense EC Declaration of Conformity We Philips Lighting B V 10911 Petal Street Dallas ...

Page 5: ...h specific lamp types The VL440 VL770 VL880 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 material...

Page 6: ...d 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 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...

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

Page 8: ... die 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...

Page 9: ...ont été conçus pour être utilisés uniquement avec certaines type de lampes Vérifier le type de lampe avant de remplacer les lampes L installation d un autre type de lampe peut poser un danger 2 Les luminaires peuvent être fixés sur tout type de surface tant que les directives de montage sont respectées Voir les explications détaillées dans ce guide 3 Vérifier la distance à respecter entre les maté...

Page 10: ...inaire 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 peuven...

Page 11: ...an 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 materia...

Page 12: ...inarias 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 ...

Page 13: ...FOREWORD 02 9687 0001 C 31 October 2013 xi ...

Page 14: ...VARI LITE VL440 VL770 VL880 LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL xii 31 October 2013 02 9687 0001 C ...

Page 15: ...urrent vs Voltage 14 Data Cables 16 Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers 17 Termination Connector 17 Installation Procedures Installing Lamp 18 Align Lamp For Maximum Beam Irradiance 20 Hanging the Luminaire 21 Floor Mounting the Luminaire 24 Connecting Data and Power 25 Powering Up Power Up Procedure 26 Addressing Program Starting Address 27 Program Starting Address Without Calibrating Luminaire...

Page 16: ...ing Channel Information 47 Control Channel Functions 54 VL440 Spot Control Channel Functions 55 VL770 Spot Control Channel Functions 56 VL880 Spot Control Channel Functions 57 Updating Software USB Download and Programming 58 Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire 59 Chapter 4 Menu System Menu Operation What Is the Menu System 62 Controls Operation 62 Using the Menu System 64 Default St...

Page 17: ...ing Guide 81 Routine Maintenance Lamp Removal and Installation 82 Fixed Color Wheel Filter Removal and Installation 84 Rotating Gobo Removal and Installation 86 Fixed Gobo Removal and Installation 89 Cleaning Optical Lenses and Filters 92 Appendix B Technical Specifications Mechanical 93 Optical 94 Operational 95 Photometric 96 ...

Page 18: ...VARI LITE VL440 VL770 VL880 LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 4 31 October 2013 02 9687 0001 C ...

Page 19: ... VL880 Luminaires accept glass gobos only Model Part Number Lamp Type Color Mixing System Dimmer Gobo Positions 1 Luminaire Body Color VL440 Spot 20 9687 0002 400W MSR Gold 400 MiniFastFit Lamp CYM 8 Filters Glass Dimmer Wheel 7 Rotating 10 Fixed Black VL440 Spot 20 9687 0002 02 400W MSR Gold 400 MiniFastFit Lamp CYM 8 Filters Glass Dimmer Wheel 7 Rotating 10 Fixed White VL770 Spot 20 9687 0003 70...

Page 20: ...s Institute for Theatre Technology USITT Recommended Practice for DMX512 A Guide for Users and Installers 2nd edition ISBN 9780955703522 USITT Contact Information USITT 315 South Crouse Avenue Suite 200 Syracuse New York 13210 1844 USA Phone 800 938 7488 or 1 315 463 6463 Fax 866 398 7488 or 1 315 463 6525 Web Site www usitt org Text Conventions The following styles and meanings are used throughou...

Page 21: ...raining or technical service our full time staff of experienced professionals are on hand to provide support How to Reach Us For assistance in your area call the dealer from which your product was purchased or Contact an Authorized Service Center or Contact the Vari Lite Customer Service Department 7am 6pm CST Monday through Friday at the following phone 1 877 VARI LITE 1 877 827 4548 or 1 214 647...

Page 22: ...VARI LITE VL440 VL770 VL880 LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 4 31 October 2013 02 9687 0001 C Notes ...

Page 23: ...02 9687 0001 C 31 October 2013 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: ...position One fixed gobo wheel with 10 easily loaded patterns and one open position Fixed gobo wheel is capable of continuous rotation for additional effects 17 total gobos positions Note VL440 VL770 VL880 Luminaire accept glass gobos only Frost and Prism Capability Independent drop in armature with frost glass Second independent drop in armature with rotating and indexable four facet prism Both th...

Page 25: ...on from 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz The unit requires up to 6 6A at 100V depending on the AC supply voltage VL770 Spot Standard AC power distribution from 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz The unit requires up to 10 2A at 100V depending on the AC supply voltage VL880 Spot Standard AC power distribution from 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz The unit requires up to 12 0A at 100V depending on the AC supply voltage Note For a breakdown...

Page 26: ...880 Luminaire Included Items Neutrik PowerCon AC Input Connector 400W MSR Gold MiniFastFit Lamp VL440 only or Warranty Card Product Registration Product Support Sheet 700W MSR Gold MiniFastFit Lamp VL770 only or 800W MSR Platinum 35 Lamp VL880 only VL440 VL770 VL880 CD ROM user s manual Unpack Quick Start Guide Truss Hook Brackets truss hooks sold separately VL440 VL770 VL880 Spot Luminaire Includ...

Page 27: ...ion on the Vari Lite web site www vari lite com Vari Lite Part No Accessory Notes PC1BE AC Input Cable PowerCon with Bare End no connector 1 Meter 1 PC1GP AC Input Cable PowerCon with Stage Pin Male 1 Meter 1 PC1GTL AC Input Cable PowerCon with Twist Lock Male 1 Meter 1 PC1GR AC Input Cable PowerCon with Edison Male 1 Meter 1 22 9620 0194 Safety Cable Assembly 1 25 9661 0057 DMX Termination Connec...

Page 28: ...n of the major assemblies of the VL440 VL770 VL880 Luminaires Luminaire Head Assembly Houses color system gobos lenses filters reflector and lamp Enclosure Assembly Houses ballast menu system pan motor and AC input connection and DMX512 connections Yoke Assembly Houses tilt motor and routes cables to from head and enclosure assemblies ...

Page 29: ...uctions 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 30: ...Neutrik PowerCon connector is supplied however you will need to purchase or construct a cable appropriate for your application 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 Neutrik PowerCon Connector supplied AC Power...

Page 31: ... is not recommended to power any VARI LITE luminaire from a dimmer even in NONDIM mode Dimmer and non dim modules are not suitable sources of power because their output modifies the AC wave form This may work for a short time but will eventually result in power problems luminaire mis operation and or failure and may void the luminaire s warranty Connection Pin AC Neutral X AC Line Y Ground Earth G...

Page 32: ...W Lamp Table 2 2 VL770 Spot Luminaire Current vs Voltage 700W Lamp Table 2 3 VL880 Spot Luminaire Current vs Voltage 800W Lamp Table 2 1 VL440 Spot Luminaire Current vs Voltage 400W Lamp AC Voltage 60Hz Total Luminaire Current Motor Lamp Current 100V 6 6A 110V 6 0A 120V 5 5A 130V 5 1A 140V 4 7A 160V 4 1A 180V 3 7A 200V 3 3A 220V 3 0A 240V 2 8A Table 2 2 VL770 Spot Luminaire Current vs Voltage 700W...

Page 33: ...es 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 Table 2 3 VL880 Spot Luminaire Current vs Voltage 800W Lamp AC Voltage 60Hz Total Luminaire Current Motor Lamp Current 100V 12 0A 110V 10 9A 120V 10 0A 130V 9 2A 140V 8 6A 160V 7 5A 180V 6...

Page 34: ...120 ohms Low capacitance Two twisted pairs Foil and braid shielded 24 AWG min gauge for runs up to 1000 feet 300m 22 AWG min gauge for runs up to 1640 feet 500m Note Microphone type cables and other general purpose two core audio or signal cables are not suitable for use with DMX512 Refer to the USITT Recommended Practice for DMX512 guide for additional information regarding DMX512 systems How to ...

Page 35: ...20 ohm resistors Note A male termination connector is available as an accessory from Vari Lite See Replacement Items Accessories on page 9 Type Pairs ZΩ Jacket AWG Use Temp F Belden Cables 1215A 2 150 PVC 26 IBM Type 6 Office cable 75 1269A 2 100 PTFE 22 Solid High Temp Plenum cable 200 8102 2 100 PVC 24 UL2919 80 8132 2 120 PVC 28 UL2919 80 8162 2 100 PVC 24 UL2493 60 82729 2 100 PTFE 24 High Tem...

Page 36: ...ay cause the lamp to explode or reduce lamp life If touched use isopropyl alcohol and cotton cloth to thoroughly clean glass portion of lamp To install lamp if applicable Step 1 Ensure power is completely removed from luminaire Step 2 Remove lamp from shipping box Step 3 Set the luminaire head horizontally Step 4 Engage service tilt lock to secure luminaire head in position Step 5 At back of lumin...

Page 37: ...ure 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 service tilt lock to allow luminaire head to move freely Step 11 Align lamp as described in Align Lamp For Maximum Beam Irradiance on page 20 Lamp Socket Cover Lamp Align tabs of lamp with socket when installing NOTE Bow of lamp must be ...

Page 38: ...s 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 Position one of the color cyan or magenta works best at 30 of maximum b Verify that beam color is uniform if lamp is misaligned color will be concentrated to one side of beam If ...

Page 39: ...all truss hooks on two provided truss hook brackets as required Figure 2 6 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 standard hooks can be ordered separately Step 2 Determine required configuration of bracket installation Brackets may be installed in either orientation as shown Figure 2 7 Bracke...

Page 40: ...ing Brackets on Luminaire Enclosure Step 4 After installing truss hooks the hooks should be oriented as shown in Figure 2 8 and Figure 2 9 Press up to Fit over buttons and slide forward to lock Face brackets in same direction for all configurations Locked install or release Locking Mechanism Example Truss Hook and Mounting Hardware not included Mount Bracket Locking Mechanism Raised Mounting Butto...

Page 41: ...around truss pipe and attach other end of cable to other enclosure handle Figure 2 9 Safety Cable Installation Step 4 Make sure service tilt and pan locks are disengaged so luminaire moves freely Step 5 Connect power and data cables according to procedure given in Connecting Data and Power on page 25 Safety Cable Recommended for hanging installations May be required by local codes Safety cable is ...

Page 42: ...signed to sit directly on its base in a floor installation application When used in this type of application be sure to leave enough space around the luminaire to allow proper uninterrupted airflow for cooling and movement 24 26 in 616 2 mm 18 88 in 479 5 mm 23 00 in 584 2 mm 22 25 in 565 2 mm Safety Cable Recommended for hanging installations May be required by local codes Safety cable is sold se...

Page 43: ...connect additional data cables from DATA THRU connectors to DATA IN connectors of remaining luminaires in link Step 3 At last luminaire in link install male termination connector at DATA THRU connector Luminaires and other devices on the same DMX chain may not function properly without termination Figure 2 11 Data Link Step 4 Connect AC Input Cable connector to power input source Step 5 Dress AC i...

Page 44: ...ill 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 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 servi...

Page 45: ...Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Address appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to scroll to starting address Step 4 Press Enter to set Program Starting Address Without Calibrating Luminaire It is possible to bypass the calibration sequence and go directly to the Menu Display programming in order to pre program an address setting Program starting address without calibra...

Page 46: ...For more information please refer to Vari Lite technical notice TN 235 Transportation and Shipping Case Requirements in the Support area of the Vari Lite web site Transportation and Shipping Case Requirements Cases to transport VARI LITE luminaires should meet the following loading requirements Luminaire head yoke and enclosure sub assemblies shall be equally supported and constrained where no one...

Page 47: ...tober 2013 29 CHAPTER 3 Operation This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the internal software Color Control Gobos DMX Operation Luminaire Timing Updating Software ...

Page 48: ...lors for rich color projection and snap color changes Fixed Color Wheel Figure 3 1 Fixed Color Wheel Standard Color Filter Load Table 1 Fixed Color Wheel Colors and Positions Position Filter Color Filter Part Number 0 Open None None 1 Red 21 9687 0431 2 Blue 21 9687 0436 3 Kelly Green 21 9687 0434 4 Magenta 21 9687 0433 5 CTO 21 9687 0407 6 Flesh Pink 21 9687 0441 7 Dark Orange 21 9687 0439 8 Cong...

Page 49: ...ting magnet for proper calibration and indexing Refer to Figure 3 2 on page 32 for additional information All other positions 1 2 3 5 6 and 7 will use a gobo or gag without a locating magnet When ordering a custom rotating gobo use the following order guidelines Standard load rotating gobos are outlined in Table 2 Rotating Gobo Wheel Standard Effects and Positions on page 32 Note XXXX represents g...

Page 50: ...a Rays 21 6004 7029 3 Pinwheel 2 21 6004 4322 4 Tri Cone 21 6004 6008 5 Glacier gag 21 9687 8002 6 Triangle 21 6004 4009 7 Shock Breakup 21 6004 7018 Open Triangle Gobo Tri Cone Gobo with locating magnet Open Position no gobo or gag Glacier Gag Pinwheel 2 Gobo Alpha Rays Gobo Vertical Slot Gobo Shock Breakup Gobo Locating Magnet 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 0 NOTE Glacier gag assembly can be installed in any pos...

Page 51: ...local regional sales manager or Authorized VARI LITE Dealer Standard load fixed gobos are outlined in Table 2 Rotating Gobo Wheel Standard Effects and Positions Continued next page Order Number Description 41 6004 XXXX Fixed Gobo VL440 770 880 Table 3 VL880 Spot Fixed Gobo Wheel Effects and Positions Position Gobo Gobo Part Number 0 Open None None 1 Pebbles 41 6004 7002 2 Dust Breakup 41 6004 7025...

Page 52: ...02 9687 0001 C Figure 3 3 Fixed Gobo Wheel Standard Gobo Load Pebbles Medium Circle Open Horizontal Bars Bathtub Drain Dust Break Up Night Sky Wave Block Break Up Leaves Tribal Break Up Note raw artwork shown for gobos and gags is for reference only 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 53: ...software to all VL440 spot VL770 spot and VL880 spot luminaires manufactured prior to 7 20 12 will be effected that their iris will not close as much as previous software versions VL770 spot and VL880 spot luminaires manufactured after 7 20 12 will close further but not as far A long term solution to close the original irises is forthcoming All VL440 VL770 VL880 spot luminaires manufactured prior ...

Page 54: ...acking which is the default Dimmer Operation Dimmer Snap By enabling DIMMER SNAP using the control channel you allow the dimmer wheel to take the shortest path during a zero time move From 0 to 1 thru 50 the wheel moves in one direction shortest path to desired value From 0 to 51 thru 100 the wheel moves in the other direction shortest path to desired value There is also a delay added into the dim...

Page 55: ...e A color change time of zero will move the color wheels via the quickest path to their new value Fixture Control Operation Fixture Reboot A fixture REBOOT command is included to the control channel When the FULL LUMINAIRE REBOOT command is executed from the control channel the lamp will be doused the luminaire will completely shut down and a restart signal will be given to the luminaire s Main Co...

Page 56: ...100 0 Controls Magenta color wheel as follows Open to Full Saturation DMX 0 216 11 Color Wheel 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Static Color Wheel Linear control from 0 to 216 From 217 255 will spin the color wheel in either direction Bold number indicates center values for each color Open No Color DMX 0 0 14 Red DMX 24 15 34 Blue DMX 47 35 58 Kelly Green DMX 72 59 82 Magenta DMX 95 83 106 CTO DMX 119 107 1...

Page 57: ...erations as follows Open DMX 0 2 Closed DMX 3 5 Slow Rand DMX 6 7 Med Rand DMX 8 10 Fast Rand DMX 11 12 Strobe Range DMX 13 127 fastest 18 Frost 0 255 0 100 0 Controls frost mechanism Linear control from No Frost 0 to Full Frost 255 19 Prism 0 255 0 100 0 Controls prism mechanism Prism Out DMX 0 2 Prism In Index DMX 3 127 Prism In Rotate DMX 128 255 20 Prism Rotate High 0 65535 0 100 32768 16 bit ...

Page 58: ...c tions Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console timing 30 Control 0 255 0 100 0 Used to strike douse the lamp set lamp levels and other various functions as well as resetting the luminaire via the console DMX values are Default Console Value Idle DMX 0 Display Menu ON OFF DMX 3 4 Reset Fixture to Defaults DMX 5 7 Edge Track ON DMX 11 13 Edge Track OFF Norm DMX 14 16 Color Snap ON D...

Page 59: ...s Magenta color wheel as follows Open to Full Saturation DMX 0 216 11 Color Wheel 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Static Color Wheel Linear control from 0 to 216 From 217 255 will spin the color wheel in either direction Bold number indicates center values for each color Open No Color DMX 0 0 14 Red DMX 24 15 34 Blue DMX 47 35 58 Kelly Green DMX 72 59 82 Magenta DMX 95 83 106 CTO DMX 119 107 130 Flesh Pink...

Page 60: ...ols strobe operations as follows Open DMX 0 2 Closed DMX 3 5 Slow Rand DMX 6 7 Med Rand DMX 8 10 Fast Rand DMX 11 12 Strobe Range DMX 13 127 fastest 18 Frost 0 255 0 100 0 Controls frost mechanism Linear control from No Frost 0 to Full Frost 255 19 Prism 0 255 0 100 0 Controls prism mechanism Prism Out DMX 0 2 Prism In Index DMX 3 127 Prism In Rotate DMX 128 255 20 Prism Rotate High 0 65535 0 100 ...

Page 61: ...le should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console timing 30 Control 0 255 0 100 0 Used to strike douse the lamp set lamp levels and other various functions as well as resetting the luminaire via the console DMX values are Default Console Value Idle DMX 0 Display Menu ON OFF DMX 3 4 Reset Fixture to Defaults DMX 5 7 Edge Track ON DMX 11 13 Edge Track OFF Norm DMX 14 16 Color Snap ON DMX 20 25 Colo...

Page 62: ...100 0 Controls Magenta color wheel as follows Open to Full Saturation DMX 0 216 11 Color Wheel 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Static Color Wheel Linear control from 0 to 216 From 217 255 will spin the color wheel in either direction Bold number indicates center values for each color Open No Color DMX 0 0 14 Red DMX 24 15 34 Blue DMX 47 35 58 Kelly Green DMX 72 59 82 Magenta DMX 95 83 106 CTO DMX 119 107 1...

Page 63: ...erations as follows Open DMX 0 2 Closed DMX 3 5 Slow Rand DMX 6 7 Med Rand DMX 8 10 Fast Rand DMX 11 12 Strobe Range DMX 13 127 fastest 18 Frost 0 255 0 100 0 Controls frost mechanism Linear control from No Frost 0 to Full Frost 255 19 Prism 0 255 0 100 0 Controls prism mechanism Prism Out DMX 0 2 Prism In Index DMX 3 127 Prism In Rotate DMX 128 255 20 Prism Rotate High 0 65535 0 100 32768 16 bit ...

Page 64: ...c tions Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console timing 30 Control 0 255 0 100 0 Used to strike douse the lamp set lamp levels and other various functions as well as resetting the luminaire via the console DMX values are Default Console Value Idle DMX 0 Display Menu ON OFF DMX 3 4 Reset Fixture to Defaults DMX 5 7 Edge Track ON DMX 11 13 Edge Track OFF Norm DMX 14 16 Color Snap ON D...

Page 65: ...t color and or gobo changes A timing value of zero is full speed A time value of 100 or 255 in DMX causes the associated parameter s to follow cue fade time console time rather than the timing channel Note The particular storing syntax for your console as well as 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 Creat...

Page 66: ...ation 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 9 Timing Channels Map DMX Value Seconds 0 Full Speed 1 0 2 2 0 4 3 1 0 6 4 0 8 5 2 1 6 1 2 7 1 4 8 3 1 6 9 1 8 10 4 2 11 2 2 12 2 4 13 5 2 6 14 2 8 15 6 3 16 3 2 17 3 4 18 7 3 6 19 3 8 20 8 4 21 4 2 22 4 4 23 9...

Page 67: ... 42 8 4 43 17 8 6 44 8 8 45 9 46 18 9 2 47 9 4 48 19 9 6 49 9 8 50 10 51 20 10 2 52 10 4 53 10 6 54 21 11 55 11 56 22 12 57 12 58 13 59 23 13 60 14 61 24 14 62 14 63 15 64 25 15 65 16 66 26 16 67 16 68 17 69 27 17 70 18 71 28 18 72 18 73 19 74 29 19 75 20 76 30 20 Table 9 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX Value Seconds ...

Page 68: ...3 23 84 33 23 85 23 86 24 87 34 24 88 25 89 35 25 90 25 91 26 92 36 26 93 27 94 37 27 95 27 96 28 97 38 28 98 29 99 39 29 100 29 101 30 102 40 30 103 30 104 31 105 41 31 106 32 107 42 32 108 32 109 33 110 43 33 111 34 112 44 34 113 34 114 35 115 45 35 116 36 117 46 36 118 36 Table 9 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX Value Seconds ...

Page 69: ...27 40 128 50 40 129 41 130 51 41 131 41 132 42 133 52 42 134 43 135 53 43 136 43 137 44 138 54 44 139 45 140 55 45 141 45 142 46 143 56 46 144 47 145 57 47 146 47 147 48 148 58 48 149 49 150 59 49 151 49 152 50 153 60 50 154 50 155 51 156 61 51 157 52 158 62 52 159 52 160 53 Table 9 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX Value Seconds ...

Page 70: ...68 66 56 169 56 170 57 171 67 57 172 58 173 68 58 174 58 175 59 176 69 59 177 59 178 60 179 70 60 180 65 181 71 65 182 65 183 70 184 72 70 185 75 186 73 75 187 75 188 80 189 74 80 190 85 191 75 85 192 85 193 90 194 76 90 195 95 196 77 95 197 95 198 100 199 78 100 200 110 201 79 110 202 110 Table 9 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX Value Seconds ...

Page 71: ... 150 213 160 214 84 160 215 160 216 170 217 85 170 218 180 219 86 180 220 180 221 190 222 87 190 223 200 224 88 200 225 200 226 210 227 89 210 228 210 229 220 230 90 220 231 230 232 91 230 233 230 234 240 235 92 240 236 250 237 93 250 238 250 239 260 240 94 260 241 270 242 95 270 243 270 244 280 Table 9 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX Value Seconds ...

Page 72: ...h is required to affect the control functions Step 3 Set control channel value to zero This must occur without any scaling values Action will be voided if other values are detected between action value and zero The following pages contain the control channel function maps for the VL440 spot VL770 spot and VL880 spot luminaires Refer to the corresponding control channel functions table for your fix...

Page 73: ...hannel Functions Control Channel Function Control Channel Value VL440 Spot Only DMX Value After 3 Secs Default Console Value Idle 0 0 Display Menu Settings Off 3 4 0 Reset Fixture to Defaults 5 7 0 Edge Track ON 11 13 N A Edge Track OFF Norm 14 16 N A Color Snap ON 20 25 N A Color Snap OFF Norm 30 35 N A Dimmer Snap ON 40 45 N A Dimmer Snap OFF Norm 50 55 N A Motor Mini Stepping ON OFF 60 65 0 Iri...

Page 74: ...t Control Channel Functions Control Channel Function Control Channel Value VL770 Spot Only DMX Value After 3 Secs Default Console Value Idle 0 0 Display Menu Settings Off 3 4 0 Reset Fixture to Defaults 5 7 0 Edge Track ON 11 13 N A Edge Track OFF Norm 14 16 N A Color Snap ON 20 25 N A Color Snap OFF Norm 30 35 N A Dimmer Snap ON 40 45 N A Dimmer Snap OFF Norm 50 55 N A Motor Mini Stepping ON OFF ...

Page 75: ...hannel Functions Control Channel Function Control Channel Value VL880 Spot Only DMX Value After 3 Secs Default Console Value Idle 0 0 Display Menu Settings Off 3 4 0 Reset Fixture to Defaults 5 7 0 Edge Track ON 11 13 N A Edge Track OFF Norm 14 16 N A Color Snap ON 20 25 N A Color Snap OFF Norm 30 35 N A Dimmer Snap ON 40 45 N A Dimmer Snap OFF Norm 50 55 N A Motor Mini Stepping ON OFF 60 65 0 Iri...

Page 76: ...ers 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 For Windows Vista 64 Bit and Windows 7 64 Bit operating systems refer to the Vari Lite Technical Notice TN 309 ...

Page 77: ...nd Power on page 25 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 16 Lists specific versions of Will show current Download History Click to download specific software version t...

Page 78: ...ownload will take 4 5 seconds The number of blocks displayed will be less in a luminaire to luminaire download than in a PC to luminaire download for the same software version Step 7 Once download is complete luminaire will automatically recalibrate Once recalibration is complete reset recalibrate again luminaire Verify software version at luminaire Step 1 At Menu Display press Menu Step 2 Press U...

Page 79: ...02 9687 0001 C 31 October 2013 61 CHAPTER 4 Menu System This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature Menu Operation Self Tests ...

Page 80: ...rate and test the luminaire The menu system is controlled at the Menu Display available at the 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 are shown in Figure 4 2 POWER TX RX ERROR ENTER ESC AC INPUT DATA THRU DATA IN Menu Display Enclosure Input Panel Luminaire Enc...

Page 81: ...e Status Indicators Power On Transmitting DMX Receiving DMX Error in Luminaire Operation Table 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 Change a Setting or Data Value ESC Escape Button Used to ...

Page 82: ...ff Press Enter to 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...

Page 83: ...MENU SYSTEM MENU OPERATION 4 02 9687 0001 C 31 October 2013 65 Menu System Overview The following is a graphic representation of the entire menu system ...

Page 84: ...e Reset Hrs Reset Lamp Hour Counter OK Pan Tilt Pan and Tilt Options Movement Position Recovery Enable Disable Color Color Snap Selection Snap Enable Disable Display Display Illumination Off Time ON ON indefinitely 30sec OFF in 30 seconds 5Min OFF in 5 minutes default 10Min OFF in 10 minutes Display Enabled On Off CMD Lock Command Lock On Off Reset Default Reset luminaire to default settings OK Ch...

Page 85: ... ON OFF default Inv Pan Invert Pan ON OFF default Inv Tilt Invert Tilt ON OFF default Fixture Displays fixture information condition or downloads new software Status Status Error Display Scrolls error messages or displays No Errors Re Calibrate Recalibrate OK LumId Luminaire ID XXXX Luminaire ID Number Version Software Version XX XX XX Version Date Fixt Hrs Fixture Hours On powered XXXX Hours Down...

Page 86: ...ta Rot Gobo Rotating Gobo Select XXXXX Data Index Rotating Gobo Index XXXXX Data Fixed Gobo Select Fixed Gobo XXXXX Data Edge Edge XXXXX Data Zoom Zoom XXXXX Data Iris Beam Iris XXXXX Data Frost Frost XXXXX Data Prism Prism XXXXX Data Prism Rot Prism Rotation XXXXX Data Test System Test Note Test is Disabled if DMX512 signal is present ALL SEQ Sequence Through All Tests RunTest Press Menu to stop ...

Page 87: ...am Iris RunTest Frost Frost RunTest Prism Prism RunTest Lamp Lamp Disables Pan and Tilt for lamp adjustment RunTest Encoder Encoder Allows hand movement to check values Pan Value Tilt Value Temps Luminaire operational temperatures MCN Value 00 Deg C DRB Value 00 Deg C DRF Value 00 Deg C Fan Speeds H1 Fan Head Fan 1 Speed is displayed H2 Fan Head Fan 2 Speed is displayed H3 Fan Head Fan 3 Speed is ...

Page 88: ...g luminaire ID and resetting luminaire default values ColorMix Crossfade Color Wheels Specifies crossfade color wheels for testing Test ColrWhl Color Wheel Specifies fixed color wheel for testing Test Chan XX DMX Channel Specifies DMX channel for display of current data value Cyan Cyan Color Wheel Specifies Cyan color wheel for manual control Manual or for testing Test Data DMX Data Accesses funct...

Page 89: ...am Indicates that there is no software present in the luminaire OFF Off Turns off a function OK Okay Indicates that luminaire is ready to accept commands OK Okay Prompt for pressing Enter before an action is executed ON On Indefinitely Sets Menu Display to stay on until programmed otherwise Display turns on a function or turns on a menu item Pan Tilt Pan Tilt Accesses pan and tilt options for DMX ...

Page 90: ...damage to the fixture shall occur and the warranty will be void VL770 VL770 Spot Sets the unit as a VL770 Spot Luminaire IMPORTANT you must set this setting to the proper parameter or damage to the fixture shall occur and the warranty will be void VL880 VL880 Spot Sets the unit as a VL880 Spot Luminaire IMPORTANT you must set this setting to the proper parameter or damage to the fixture shall occu...

Page 91: ...tion of this connector Figure 4 3 Test Setup To run tests Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Test appears Press Enter Step 3 Use Up Down arrows to select a parameter to test Refer to Menu System Functions on page 66 for a complete list of test parameters which can be chosen Step 4 Press Enter to run test Step 5 Press Menu to stop test at any time Note Connected luminaires may not ...

Page 92: ... full 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...

Page 93: ... wheel movements Magenta Tests Magenta color wheel movements Color Mix Tests operation of the color mixing system Color Wheel Tests fixed color wheel operation FixGobo Tests fixed gobo wheel movement Rotating Gobo Tests rotating gobo wheel operation Gobo Index Tests rotating gobos movement Edge Tests edge movement Zoom Tests zoom movements Iris Tests iris movement Frost Tests frost operation movem...

Page 94: ...VARI LITE VL440 VL770 VL880 LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 76 31 October 2013 02 9687 0001 C Notes ...

Page 95: ...ing routine maintenance 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 Never remove covers or backcap assembly while lamp is in operation ...

Page 96: ...fe When operating arc lamps allow luminaires to operate for at least 3 minutes It takes about 3 minutes for the fill components mercury and halogen metal compounds in the lamp tubes to vaporize completely If the lamps are switched off earlier than 3 minutes the fill components are partially vaporized The inadequately vaporized fill components and the electrode material tungsten are deposited in th...

Page 97: ...g ESD rarely results in immediate failure of a component but shows up later as an intermittent problem or severely reduces the life of the component All VARI LITE equipment uses solid state electronics and appropriate precautions to protect them should be observed when servicing Printed Circuit Boards PCBs All PC boards should be shipped in electrostatic shielding bags When handling PC boards or c...

Page 98: ...ss 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 Encoder Fail Pan encoder failure Tilt No Sens Tilt sensor not found Tilt Encoder Fail Tilt encoder failure Index No Sens Gobo Index sensor not found ...

Page 99: ...per operation NOTE Upon initial power up ballast fans will run for a few seconds and then operate as needed Enclosure vents must be clear of debris and dirt to allow proper airflow n a Lamp will not strike Lamp Strike Failure Lamp cutout switch disengaged check lamp cutout switches at lamp box and fan ducts Bad lamp replace lamp Low input voltage check input power must be 100 to 240 VAC n a Lumina...

Page 100: ...oughly clean glass portion of lamp To remove and install lamp Step 1 Ensure power is completely removed from luminaire and luminaire has cooled completely Step 2 Set the luminaire head horizontally Step 3 Engage service tilt lock to secure luminaire head in position Step 4 At back of luminaire using 2 Phillips screwdriver remove lamp socket cover by loosening the two quarter turn fasteners Note la...

Page 101: ... A 3 Figure A 3 Installed Lamp Step 9 Reinstall lamp socket cover Make sure safety tether is completely encapsulated within lamp socket cover Step 10 Disengage service tilt lock to allow luminaire head to move freely Step 11 Align lamp as described in Align Lamp For Maximum Beam Irradiance on page 20 Lamp Socket Cover Lamp Align tabs of lamp with socket when installing NOTE Bow of lamp must be ori...

Page 102: ...rom luminaire head Note rear head cover is attached by a safety tether Figure A 4 Replacing Fixed Color Filters CAUTION Wear protective gloves or other protective covering while handling filters to avoid leaving fingerprints Filters are extremely fragile and can break if not handled carefully If dirty clean with isopropyl alcohol and a soft lint free cloth Step 3 At fixed color wheel slowly rotate...

Page 103: ...ter into place Figure A 6 Fixed Color Filter Wheel Filter Installation Step 6 After filter is installed reinstall rear head cover Fixed Color Filter Assembly Fixed Color Filter Orientation Rear of filter This side reflective side towards lamp Note position of light shield Light Shield Front of filter This side non reflective side towards front of luminaire Note positions of light shield and dimple...

Page 104: ...remove and replace rotating gobos Step 1 Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely Step 2 As illustrated in Figure A 7 at rear cover assembly remove rear head cover by loosening two captive quarter turn fasteners and sliding cover away from luminaire head Note rear head cover is attached by a safety tether Figure A 7 Replacing Rotating Gobos Luminaire Head Rear Head Cover ...

Page 105: ...rotate wheel by hand until gobo to be removed is at top of assembly as shown in Figure A 8 Step 4 Grasp gobo carrier with fingers and gently pull gobo assembly straight up and out of rotating gobo wheel Note orientation of rotating gobo carrier assembly New gobo assembly must go in exactly the same Figure A 8 Removing Installing Rotating Gobos Rotating Gobo Rotating Gobo Carrier Orientation Rear o...

Page 106: ...lease observe the following On the Rotating Gobo wheel POSITION 4 standard gobo is Tri Cone must have a locating magnet for proper calibration and indexing Refer to Figure 3 2 on page 32 for additional information All other positions 1 2 3 5 6 and 7 will use a gobo or gag without a locating magnet Locating magnets are only applicable to gobo assemblies in the rotating gobo wheel The fixed gobo whe...

Page 107: ...d replace fixed gobos Step 1 Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely Step 2 As illustrated in Figure A 10 at rear cover assembly remove rear head cover by loosening two captive quarter turn fasteners and sliding cover away from luminaire head Note rear head cover is attached by a safety tether Figure A 10 Replacing Fixed Gobos Luminaire Head Rear Head Cover Assembly Quar...

Page 108: ... gobo to be removed is at top of assembly as shown in Figure A 11 Step 4 Grasp gobo carrier with fingers and gently pull gobo assembly straight up and out of fixed gobo wheel Note orientation of fixed gobo New gobo must go in exactly the same Figure A 11 Removing Installing Fixed Gobos Fixed Gobo Carrier Assembly Fixed Gobo Orientation Rear of filter This side reflective side image on this side to...

Page 109: ...obo over open slot as shown in Figure A 12 slide into wheel and gently snap gobo into place Figure A 12 Fixed Gobo Wheel Gobo Installation Step 6 After gobo is installed reinstall rear head cover Mounting Tab dimple on front side Open Position no gobo Note Assembly shown for clarity Fixed Gobo Front of Assembly Shown side towards front lens ...

Page 110: ...uctions and precautions The front lens optics color filters and reflector may require cleaning after extended use FRONT LENS Use a isopropyl alcohol with a soft lint free cloth to clean the front lens OPTICS COLOR FILTERS GOBOS Use Acetone or Isopropyl Alcohol along with a soft lint free cloth to clean the optics color filters REFLECTOR Use Acetone or Isopropyl Alcohol along with a soft lint free ...

Page 111: ...ne fixed gobo wheel with 10 easily loaded patterns and one open position capable of continuous rotation for additional effects 17 total gobos positions Note VL440 VL770 VL880 Luminaires accept glass gobos only Use of metal gobos in these luminaires may damage gobo assembly and will void the luminaire warranty Frost and Prism Capability Independent drop in armature with frost glass Second independe...

Page 112: ... precision zoom optical system with continuously variable field angle from approximately 15 to 36 programmable over a timed range of 1 5 seconds to 20 minutes Variable beam focus to soften edges of gobos or spots Intensity Control All models contain a coated glass dimmer wheel provides full field dimming designed for smooth timed fades These models also feature a high performance dual blade strobe...

Page 113: ... power distribution from 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz The unit requires up to 10 2A at 100V depending on the AC supply voltage VL880 Spot Standard AC power distribution from 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz The unit requires up to 12 0A at 100V depending on the AC supply voltage Note For a breakdown of total luminaire current draw at different voltages for all models covered in this manual see Current vs Voltage on pag...

Page 114: ... Luminaire VL440 Spot Luminaire 400W MSR Gold 400 MiniFastFit Lamp 6000K Color Temperature FIELD ANGLE degrees LUMENS CENTER BEAM CANDELA cd 15 0 8 800 277 368 26 0 9 090 93 800 37 0 9 380 51 200 VL770 Spot Luminaire 700W MSR Gold 700 MiniFastFit Lamp 6000K Color Temperature FIELD ANGLE degrees LUMENS CENTER BEAM CANDELA cd 15 0 14 100 468 300 26 0 14 600 168 400 36 0 15 100 90 100 VL880 Spot Lumi...

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