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Page 2: ...ice Please check www vari lite com for latest version Philips 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 27 August 2013 Part number 02 9679 0002 A VL3015 VL3515 Spot Luminaire User s Manual...

Page 3: ...hipping 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 of purchase in the shipping container With the RMA number written legibly on or near the shipping address label return the unit freight prepaid to Philips Vari Lite Attention Warranty Service ...

Page 4: ... is likely 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 2008 Luminaire Safety Standard General Requirements EN 60598 2 17 1989 A2 1991...

Page 5: ...res have been designed for use with specific lamp types The VL3015 VL3515 Spot Luminaire requires an 1500 Watt Short Arc Lamp Installing another type of lamp may be hazardous 2 Luminaires may be mounted on any type of surface as long as mounting instructions are followed See instructions detailed in this manual 3 Note distance requirement from combustible materials or illuminated objects for VARI ...

Page 6: ...t 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 discharged 4 Wear eye protection when relamping 5 Appropriate safety equipment gloves eye protection should be used when handling damaged lamps 6...

Page 7: ...uf den Lampentyp 1500 Watt Short Arc Lamp 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 Sche...

Page 8: ...on 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 einen Augenschutz 5 Die geeignete Sicherheitsausrüstung Handschuhe Augenschutz sollte beim Umgang mit beschädigten Lampen verwendet werden 6 Wenn die Lampe mit bloßen Hän...

Page 9: ...s pour être utilisés uniquement avec certaines type de lampes Vérifier le type de lampe 1500 Watt Short Arc Lamp 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 en...

Page 10: ...raves 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...

Page 11: ...adas para ser usadas solamente con algunas lámparas Tome nota del tipo de lámpara 1500 Watt Short Arc Lamp 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 distanci...

Page 12: ... 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 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 protec...

Page 13: ...FOREWORD 02 9679 0002 A 27 August 2013 xi ...

Page 14: ...VARI LITE VL3015 VL3515 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL xii 27 August 2013 02 9679 0002 A ...

Page 15: ...s Manufacturers 13 DMX Termination Connector 13 Installation Procedures Reflector Selection 14 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 Program Starting Address Without Calibrating Luminaire 19 Chapter 3 Operation VL3015 Spot DMX Channels VL3015 Spot Channel Mappi...

Page 16: ... Fixed 48 Index Rotation 49 VL3515 Spot Shutter Control 51 Shutter Mechanism 51 VL3515 Spot Luminaire Timing VL3515 Spot Timing Channel Information 52 Updating Software USB Download and Programming 60 Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire 61 Chapter 4 Menu System Menu Operation What Is the Menu System 64 Controls Operation 64 Default State 65 Shortcuts 65 Menu Functions VL3015 Spot Men...

Page 17: ...oards PCBs 81 Troubleshooting Error Messages 82 Troubleshooting Guide 83 Routine Maintenance Lamp Replacement 84 Align Lamp 85 Gobo Replacement Gobo Wheels Rotating and Fixed 86 Color Filter Replacement 88 Reflector Change 89 Cleaning Optics Filters and Gobos 92 Appendix B Technical Specifications VL3015 Spot Luminaire 93 VL3515 Spot Luminaire 96 ...

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Page 19: ...ire Service Manual 02 9679 0010 Testing Troubleshooting Component Replacement and Illustrated Parts Breakdown Note Performing maintenance procedures may void the product warranty Refer to the Philips Vari Lite Limited Warranty card included in the product shipping package for more information For more information regarding DMX512 systems refer to the following document available from United States...

Page 20: ...f experienced professionals is 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 VARI LITE Service Center or Contact the Philips 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...

Page 21: ...02 9679 0002 A 27 August 2013 3 CHAPTER 1 Description This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components along with a list of accessories which are available Features Components ...

Page 22: ...heels combine to provide 14 rotatable indexable gobo positions Each wheel also has one open position Unit includes two reflectors one Peaked Reflector installed in unit and one Flat Field Reflector stored in the luminaire s head assembly under the bottom head cover Note For more information on changing the reflector refer to Reflector Change on page 89 of this manual Full field dimming system Dual...

Page 23: ...ions and one open position One fixed gobo effects wheel provides six positions for standard or custom gobos and one open position Unit includes two reflectors one Peaked Reflector installed in unit and one Flat Field Reflector stored in the luminaire s head assembly under the bottom head cover Note For more information on changing the reflector refer to Reflector Change on page 89 of this manual F...

Page 24: ...ored in the luminaire s head assembly under the bottom head cover For more information on changing the reflector refer to Reflector Change on page 89 of this manual VL3015 VL3515 Spot Luminaire Mounting Brackets VL3015 or VL3515 Spot Luminaire 1500 Watt Short Arc Double Ended Lamp Note DO NOT handle arc lamp with bare hands Wear cotton gloves Keep lamp dirt and grease free Documentation CD ROM Unp...

Page 25: ...i Lite Part Number Accessory Description 22 9620 0194 Safety Cable Assembly 25 9661 0057 DMX Termination Connector Assembly 28 8500 0054 USB Luminaire Programming Kit 55 6840 0001 Truss Hook Mega Clamp Round and Square 55 6841 0001 Truss Hook Mega Claw for 2 Round Tube 71 9686 1502 1500 Watt Short Arc Lamp PC1BE AC Input Cable PowerCon with Bare End no connector 1 Meter PC1GTL208 AC Input Cable Po...

Page 26: ...t and provides controls for internal status information beam adjustment Users see detail below Upper Enclosure Assembly Houses power supply ballast and display board CAUTION RISK OF EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT COMPLETE LAMP ENCLOSURE IN PLACE OR WHEN LENS IS DAMAGED ATTENTION RISQUE D INCENDIE UTILISER UNIQUEMENT UNE LAMPA HALOGENE EN METAL DE TYPE H 1500 WAT...

Page 27: ... instructions for installation of the luminaire It includes connecting power and data along with instructions for powering up the luminaire for the first time and addressing it within your system Power and Data Cabling Requirements Installation Procedures Powering Up Addressing ...

Page 28: ...gure 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 WARNING DO NOT connect to three phase Delta service in countries with 240 volt power Note The lamp will not strike below 180 volts RMS Neutrik PowerCon Connector supplied EN...

Page 29: ... 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 Connection Pin Phase 1 X Phase 2 Y Ground...

Page 30: ...ly 120 ohms 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 DMX5...

Page 31: ...DMX termination connector assembly is available as an accessory from Philips Vari Lite See Replacement Items Accessories on page 7 Table 2 1 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 82...

Page 32: ...tible truss hooks are available from different manufacturers for your particular needs A minimum of one hook per truss hook bracket is required If mounting method does not use truss hooks two attachment points per truss hook bracket are required When attaching more than one point on a single bracket the attach points must be spaced as far apart as possible using the supplied mounting holes Install...

Page 33: ...are locked securely 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 Truss Hook Bracket Press up when Once fitted over buttons slide forward to lock in place Locking Mechanism IMPORTANT Face brackets in same direction for all configu...

Page 34: ... to procedure given in Connecting Data and Power on page 17 Figure 2 5 Hanging Configuration and Dimensions 5 7 145 mm 33 0 838 mm 26 4 671 mm 20 508 mm 24 610 mm Centers Safety Cable not included Top View Loop at least once on truss 26 660 mm NOTE Use only the inner portion of the handle as shown to anchor safety cable For complete luminaire dimensions refer to the diagram under Spacing on page 9...

Page 35: ... data cable from console to first luminaire in chain at DATA IN connector Step 2 If required connect additional data cables from DATA THRU connectors to DATA IN connectors of remaining luminaires in link Step 3 At last luminaire in link install a DMX termination connector at DATA THRU connector Luminaires and other devices on the same DMX chain may not function properly without termination Step 4 ...

Page 36: ... current DMX defined position if DMX data is present All internal mechanisms also move to their home or DMX defined positions Subsequently depending on the luminaire s setting for Lamp Power Up State refer to VL3515 Menu System Function Chart on page 71 when power is applied the arc lamp will either a strike or ignite Lamp On default b await calibration completion and then strike Cal On or c await...

Page 37: ...ess Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Address appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to enter 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 calibrating luminair...

Page 38: ...VARI LITE VL3015 VL3515 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 20 27 August 2013 02 9679 0002 A Notes ...

Page 39: ...ns instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the internal software VL3015 Spot DMX Channels VL3015 Spot DMX Mapping VL3015 Spot Luminaire Timing VL3515 Spot DMX Channels VL3515 Spot DMX Mapping VL3515 Spot Luminaire Timing Updating Software ...

Page 40: ...to 255 full saturation 11 Magenta 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Magenta color wheel 0 open to 255 full saturation 12 Fixed Color Wheel 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Fixed color wheel 1 Linear control from 0 to 216 From 217 to 255 will give different speeds of wheel spin Center DMX values Position 1 Open DMX 0 Position 2 Congo Blue DMX 31 Position 3 Orange DMX 62 Position 4 Kelly Green DMX 93 Position 5 Drk Fuch...

Page 41: ...of Ovals Indx DMX 76 97 Position 1 Open DMX 98 119 Position 2 Prism Rtate DMX 120 141 Position 3 Color Gobo Rtate DMX 142 163 Position 4 Triangle B Up Rtate DMX 164 184 Position 5 Circle of Ovals Rtate DMX 185 206 Position 1 Open DMX 207 216 20 G3 Index Rt High 0 65535 0 100 32767 16 bit control of Gobo 3 Index and Rotation in either direction 21 G3 Index Rt Low 22 Beam Iris 0 255 0 100 255 Contro...

Page 42: ...nformation on page 32 for more information Timing Channel Control The luminaire uses the timing channel value to calculate a smooth continuous movement for a given time and transition 28 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 Setti...

Page 43: ...red into the control channel Resetting the luminaire or cycling the power will not affect the Mode setting The control channel value will remain visible in all the cues unless another value is inputted We recommend that the control channel number not be changed to 0 so that the current Mode setting can be viewed in the cue data without having to know the last value entered This will prevent incons...

Page 44: ...annel value to zero This must occur without any scaling values Action will be voided if other values are detected between action value and zero 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 ...

Page 45: ...ese disks provide full spectrum color crossfades from pastel to saturated color Fixed Color Wheel The fixed color wheel offers timed changes half and full frame positions and various spin rates in either direction The wheel contains seven positions one being open The following illustration shows the standard positions and color configuration Figure 3 1 Fixed Color Wheel Positions Table 3 2 DMX Map...

Page 46: ...9678 0305 03 2 Orange 41 9678 0305 05 3 Kelly Green 41 9678 0305 02 4 Dark Fuchsia 41 9678 0305 06 5 Magenta 41 9678 0305 04 6 Deep Red 41 9678 0305 01 Table 3 4 VL3015 Spot DMX Map for Fixed Color Wheel Position DMX Value Action 1 0 Open 1 5 15 Half 2 31 Center 2 5 48 Half 3 62 Center 3 5 77 Half 4 93 Center 4 5 109 Half 5 124 Center 5 5 140 Half 6 155 Center 6 5 171 Half 7 186 Center 7 5 201 Hal...

Page 47: ... 2 Gobo Wheels 1 and 2 Positions Table 3 5 VL3015 Spot DMX Map for Strobe Value DMX Value Action 0 0 2 Open 1 3 5 Closed 2 6 7 Slow Random 3 8 10 Med Random 4 11 12 Fast Random 5 100 13 255 Speed Range POS 1 POS 2 POS 3 POS 4 POS 5 POS 6 Table 3 6 VL3015 Spot Gobo Wheel 1 Standard Configuration Chart Position Gobo Style Part Number 1 open n a 2 Alpha Rays 41 6030 7029 3 Night Sky 41 6030 5011 4 Tr...

Page 48: ...eel 2 Standard Configuration Chart Position Gobo Style Part Number 1 open n a 2 Palm Leaves 41 6030 5503 3 Shock Break up 41 6030 7018 4 Uneven Bars 41 6030 4211 5 Ice Blocks Gag 41 6030 8509 6 Droplets Gag 41 6030 8506 POS 1 POS 2 POS 3 POS 4 POS 5 Table 3 8 VL3015 Spot Gobo Wheel 3 Standard Configuration Chart Position Gobo Style Part Number 1 open n a 2 3 Side Prism 41 6030 8003 3 Color Gobo 41...

Page 49: ... for CCW fast to slow and 237 255 for CW slow to fast The Gobo Index function utilizes 16 bit control which offers enhanced resolution whether in INDEX or ROTATE mode Table 3 9 VL3015 Spot DMX Map for Gobo Wheels 1 and 2 Position Indexing Rotating Function 1 0 7 100 116 Open 2 8 25 117 134 Gobo 1 3 26 44 135 153 Gobo 2 4 45 63 154 172 Gobo 3 5 64 82 173 191 Gobo 4 6 83 99 192 209 Gobo 5 Table 3 10...

Page 50: ... up to six minutes To use a timing channel instead of console timing it is necessary to set the timing channel to the desired value and set cue and or parameter time to zero A combination of time controls can produce unexpected results The default value setting in the profile should be 255 proportional control to allow smooth movement when using console timing The timing channel data should change...

Page 51: ...ssign 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 channel value is updated over time Timing channel valu...

Page 52: ... 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 39 7 8 40 8 16 41 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 Table 3 13 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 53: ...8 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 81 22 32 82 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 Table 3 13 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 54: ...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 38 123 38 124 39 49 125 39 126 39 127 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 Table 3 13 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 55: ...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 54 165 55 65 166 55 167 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 Table 3 13 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 56: ...95 197 95 198 100 78 199 100 200 110 79 201 110 202 110 203 120 80 204 120 205 120 81 206 130 207 130 208 140 82 209 140 210 140 211 150 83 212 150 213 160 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 Table 3 13 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 57: ...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 97 247 290 248 290 249 300 98 250 300 251 310 99 252 310 253 310 254 310 100 255 Follows Cue Data Table 3 13 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 58: ...55 full saturation 11 Magenta 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Magenta color wheel 0 open to 255 full saturation 12 Fixed Color Wheel 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Fixed color wheel 1 Linear control from 0 to 216 From 217 to 255 will give different speeds of wheel spin Center DMX values Position 1 Open DMX 0 Position 2 Congo Blue DMX 31 Position 3 Orange DMX 62 Position 4 Kelly Green DMX 93 Position 5 Drk Fuchsia ...

Page 59: ... 25 Shutter 4B 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Shutter 4B from 0 open to 255 closed 26 Shutter Rotation 0 255 0 100 128 Controls rotation of all shutter wheels Console pro file should default to 128 for center position 27 Focus Time 0 255 0 100 255 Allows for luminaire timing of pan and tilt Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times 28 Color Time 0 255 0 100 255 Allows for luminair...

Page 60: ...special actions such as reset lamp on off and partial recalibration These must be executed with zero time transition or with timing disabled Discrete values must be used not manual controls such as faders or encoders see chart below for values Reset resets all luminaire mechanisms Lamp On or Lamp Off switches lamp on or off Partial Recalibration resets only the target mechanism color gobo zoom etc...

Page 61: ...or reset Hold value for 3 seconds 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 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 Only this step is required for Pan T...

Page 62: ...ot Color Control The luminaire s color system is composed of a color mixing mechanism and a fixed color wheel The follow sections describe these components Color Mixing The color mixing mechanism is made up of four graduated color disks cyan yellow magenta and CTO color temperature orange These disks provide full spectrum color crossfades from pastel to saturated color Table 3 2 VL3515 Spot DMX Ma...

Page 63: ...e 3 4 Fixed Color Wheel Positions Pos 1 Pos 2 Congo Blue Pos 3 Orange Pos 4 Kelly Pos 5 Dark Pos 6 Magenta Pos 7 Deep Green Fuchsia Red Open Table 3 3 Color Wheel Standard Configuration Chart Position Color Filter Part Number 1 OPEN N A 2 Congo Blue 41 9678 0305 03 3 Orange 41 9678 0305 05 4 Kelly Green 41 9678 0305 02 5 Dark Fuchsia 41 9678 0305 06 6 Magenta 41 9678 0305 04 7 Deep Red 41 9678 030...

Page 64: ...MX Map for Fixed Color Wheel Spin 4 5 109 Half 5 124 Center 5 5 140 Half 6 155 Center 6 5 171 Half 7 186 Center 7 5 201 Half DMX Value Wheel Spin Direction 85 91 217 233 Fast to Slow CCW 92 234 236 Stop 93 100 237 255 Slow to Fast CW Table 3 4 DMX Map for Fixed Color Wheel Position DMX Value Action ...

Page 65: ...cts capable of slow medium fast random and plus a synchronized variable rate up to 14 Hz operation The strobe blades can be used to augment fades or rapid dousing blocking of the beam of the luminaire Table 3 6 VL3515 Spot DMX Map for Strobe Value DMX Value Action 0 0 2 Open 1 3 5 Closed 2 6 7 Slow Random 3 8 10 Med Random 4 11 12 Fast Random 5 100 13 255 Speed Range ...

Page 66: ... Gobo Wheels 1 and 2 POS 1 POS 2 POS 3 POS 4 POS 5 POS 6 POS 1 POS 2 POS 3 POS 4 POS 5 POS 6 POS 7 Gobo Wheel 1 Gobo Wheel 2 Table 3 7 VL3515 Spot Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Standard Configuration Chart Position Gobo Style Part Number 1 open n a 2 Alpha Rays 41 6030 7029 3 Night Sky 41 6030 5011 4 Tribal Break up 41 6030 5523 5 Color Gobo 41 6030 9999 6 Glacier Gag 41 6030 8503 Table 3 8 VL3515 Spot Fi...

Page 67: ...ast Table 3 9 VL3515 Spot DMX Map for Gobo Wheel 1 Table 3 10 VL3515 Spot DMX Map For Gobo Wheel 1 Spin Table 3 11 VL3515 Spot DMX Map for Gobo Wheel 2 Table 3 12 VL3515 Spot DMX Map for Wheel 2 Spin Position Indexing Rotating Function 1 0 7 100 116 Open 2 8 25 117 134 Gobo 1 3 26 44 135 153 Gobo 2 4 45 63 154 172 Gobo 3 5 64 82 173 191 Gobo 4 6 83 99 192 209 Gobo 5 DMX Value Wheel Spin Direction ...

Page 68: ...13 02 9679 0002 A The Gobo Index function utilizes 16 bit control which offers enhanced resolution whether in INDEX or ROTATE mode Table 3 13 VL3515 Spot Index Rotation Range Function Range Index 0 65535 Rotate 0 cw max 32599 cw min 32600 33047 stop 33048 65535 ccw max ...

Page 69: ...ter mechanism The shutter mechanism can rotate 50o in either direction and the frame blades can tilt 30o Figure 3 6 Shutter Mechanism Frame 1A Frame 2B Frame 3A Frame 2A Frame 3B Frame 4A Frame 1B Frame 4B Frame 1A Frame 2B Frame 3A Frame 2A Frame 3B Frame 4A Frame 1B Frame 4B Motor Side Frame Blade 3 Frame Blade 1 Frame Blade 4 Cable Assembly Note Shutter mechanism shown outside of its assembly f...

Page 70: ...of up to six minutes To use a timing channel instead of console timing it is necessary to set the timing channel to the desired value and set cue and or parameter time to zero A combination of time controls can produce unexpected results The default value setting in the profile should be 255 proportional control to allow smooth movement when using console timing The timing channel data should chan...

Page 71: ...ssign 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 channel value is updated over time Timing channel valu...

Page 72: ... 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 39 7 8 40 8 16 41 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 Table 3 16 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 73: ...8 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 81 22 32 82 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 Table 3 16 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 74: ...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 38 123 38 124 39 49 125 39 126 39 127 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 Table 3 16 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 75: ...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 54 165 55 65 166 55 167 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 Table 3 16 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 76: ...95 197 95 198 100 78 199 100 200 110 79 201 110 202 110 203 120 80 204 120 205 120 81 206 130 207 130 208 140 82 209 140 210 140 211 150 83 212 150 213 160 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 Table 3 16 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 77: ...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 97 247 290 248 290 249 300 98 250 300 251 310 99 252 310 253 310 254 310 100 255 Follows Cue Data Table 3 16 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 78: ...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 79: ...nd Power on page 17 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 12 Lists specific versions of Will show current Download History Click to download specific software version t...

Page 80: ...played 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 Up Down arrows until Fixture appears Press Enter Step 3...

Page 81: ...02 9679 0002 A 27 August 2013 63 CHAPTER 4 Menu System This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature Menu Operation Menu Functions Self Tests ...

Page 82: ...on or stores current data value Up arrow Scrolls menu options upward or increases current data value Down arrow Scrolls menu options downward or decreases current data value The arrows will have opposite functions if the luminaire is hung upside down in a hanging orientation due to the automatic orientation feature In other words the arrow pointing downward always func tions as down decrease and t...

Page 83: ...o 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 also be programmed To program a different time length for menu off feature Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Config Configuration appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to access Display Pr...

Page 84: ...bo3 Index3 Edge Zoom BeamIris BmSprdr CTO ColorWhl RotGobo1 GobIndx1 RotGobo2 GobIndx2 Encoder Pan Tilt value value Sensor Pan Tilt Dimmer Blue XX XX Lamp OFF Cal ON Lamp ON Power Up Download OK Spot Models Only Series 3000 Wash Models Only GobIndx3 Edge Display OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON Zoom Beam Iris BeamSprdr Lamp Amber Magenta CTO ColorWhl RotGobo1 RotGobo2 RotGobo3 GobIndx1 GobIndx2 GobIndx3 Edge ...

Page 85: ...and Tilt Movement Position Recovery Enable Enable Disable Disable Head Mtr Head Motor Movement Head Movement Enable Enable Disable Disable Display Display Illumination 30 Sec OFF in 30 seconds 5 Min OFF in 5 minutes 10 Min OFF in 10 minutes ON ON indefinitely ResetDef Reset Default OK Chg LumID Change Luminaire ID XXXX Value for future use DMX DMX Data DATA Chan XXX DMX Channel XXXX Value Pan Tilt...

Page 86: ...EST Run Test in Progress Edge Spot Only RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Zoom Spot Only RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Beam Iris Spot Only RUN TEST Run Test in Progress BmSprdr Wash Only RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Lamp Disables Pan Tilt and executes Home position RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Encoder Pan XXXX Value Tilt XXXX Value Sensor Pan SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Tilt SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL ...

Page 87: ... Magenta XXX Value ColWheel Color Wheel XXX Value CTO Color Temperature Orange XXX Value Gobo1 Spot Only XXXX Value Index1 Spot Only XXX Value Gobo2 Spot Only XXX Value Index2 Spot Only XXX Value Gobo3 Spot Only XXX Value Index3 Spot Only XXX Value Edge Spot Only XXX Value Zoom Spot Only XXX Value BeamIris Spot Only XXX Value BmSprdr Beam Spreader Wash Only XXX Value Table 4 1 VL3015 Spot Menu Sys...

Page 88: ...ON Zoom Lamp Yellow Magenta CTO ColorWhl RotGobo FixGobo Index1 Edge Zoom SENS TST PASS FAIL RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST All 1 RUN TEST SENS TST PASS FAIL SENS TST PASS FAIL SENS TST PASS FAIL SENS TST PASS FAIL SENS TST PASS FAIL SENS TST PASS FAIL SENS TST PASS FAIL SENS T...

Page 89: ...Position Recovery Enable Enable Disable Disable Speed Normal default Fast Head Mtr Head Motor Movement Head Movement Enable Enable Disable Disable Display Display Illumination 30 Sec OFF in 30 seconds 5 Min OFF in 5 minutes 10 Min OFF in 10 minutes ON ON indefinitely ResetDef Reset Default OK Chg LumID Change Luminaire ID XXXX Value for future use DMX DMX Data DATA Chan XXX DMX Channel XXXX Value ...

Page 90: ...XX Value ColWheel Color Wheel XXX Value CTO Color Temperature Orange XXX Value RotGobo XXXX Value Index1 XXX Value FixGobo XXX Value RotShut XXX Value Frame 1A XXX Value Frame 1B XXX Value Frame 2A XXX Value Frame 2B XXX Value Frame 3A XXX Value Frame 3B XXX Value Frame 4A XXX Value Frame 4B XXX Value Edge XXX Value Zoom XXX Value Table 4 2 VL3515 Menu System Chart 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4t...

Page 91: ...ame 1B RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Frame 2A RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Frame 2B RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Frame 3A RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Frame 3B RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Frame 4A RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Frame 4B RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Edge RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Zoom RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Lamp Disables Pan Tilt and executes Home position RUN TEST ...

Page 92: ...sm for testing Test ColorWhl Color Wheel Specifies color wheel for manual control Manual or testing Test Config System Configuration Accesses options for setting lamp pan tilt and Menu Display defaults Also accesses lamp information such as number of hours used along with its respective reset function CTO CTO Function Specifies CTO color temperature orange parameter for manual control Manual or te...

Page 93: ...for focus swap function movement enable disable manual control and testing PASS Test Pass Indicates that a test has passed Power Lamp Power Accesses options to turn lamp on or off Power Up Power Up Accesses options for lamp power up state Program Programming Currently programming the new version of software Re Cal Recalibrate Recalibrates luminaire ResetDef Reset Defaults Resets default system con...

Page 94: ...imultaneous testing Step 1 At last luminaire install a DMX termination connector into DATA THRU XLR connector Step 2 At master luminaire Menu Display press Menu Figure 4 2 Testing 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 VL3015 Spot Menu System Function Chart on page 67 or VL3515...

Page 95: ...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 Use Up Down a...

Page 96: ...VARI LITE VL3015 VL3515 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 78 27 August 2013 02 9679 0002 A Notes ...

Page 97: ...uctions for troubleshooting and 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 removed from the luminaire Never remove covers or backcap while lamp is in operation ...

Page 98: ...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 99: ... 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 co...

Page 100: ...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 Tilt Encoder Fail Tilt encoder failure Index1 No Sens Gobo 1 Index sensor not found RotGobo No Sens Rotating Gobo wheel sensor not found F...

Page 101: ...t strike Lamp Strike Failure Lamp cutout switch engaged check lamp cutout switches at lamp box and fan ducts Bad lamp replace lamp Low input voltage check input power must be 200 to 264 VAC n a Luminaire behaves oddly Profile Not Matched Profile not set correctly check Setup menu for correct type console patch profile n a Luminaire does not power up No power Switch not turned on verify switch is t...

Page 102: ...e Step 2 At rear of luminaire head loosen four 1 4 turn screws and slide lamp box back and out it is hinged Step 3 One side at a time press lamp lock lever forward and remove current lamp Step 4 Position new lamp with dimple side down One side at a time press lamp lock lever forward and insert lamp connector Ensure lamp is seated fully in place Step 5 Close lamp box and re tighten 1 4 turn screws ...

Page 103: ...p luminaire Step 2 At Menu Display select Lamp from Config menu refer to VL3015 Spot Menu System Overview on page 66 or VL3515 Spot Menu System Overview on page 70 If using console set intensity to 100 open beam size iris and focus for hard edge Step 3 Position beam on a white wall at a distance of 10 to 20 feet Step 4 At backcap using X Y and Z adjustment knobs adjust beam as required Figure A 2 ...

Page 104: ...rier only CAUTION Do not touch gobos with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing To clean refer to Cleaning Optics Filters and Gobos on page 92 Step 5 For Rotating Gobo Wheels a Remove current gobo by carefully pressing on edges of gobo carrier with fingers pressing gobo toward front end of luminaire toward lens and out of wheel b Install new gobo as follows c Align thre...

Page 105: ...er head cover Gobo Wheel see detail CAUTION Do not touch glass with bare fingers Press on gobo carrier only Head covers are attached by tethers Gobo Wheel 2 Gobo Assembly Carrier Spring Retaining Clip Release and rotate spring retaining clip Slide gobo carrier into gobo slot note gobo is keyed opened Spring Retaining Clip closed Make sure key is positioned correctly and securely in slot FIXED GOBO...

Page 106: ...ngers Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing To clean refer to Cleaning Optics Filters and Gobos on page 92 Step 3 Rotate color wheel until required filter position is accessible Step 4 Press spring lock back until color filter is free and remove filter Step 5 Install new filter orientation does not matter ensuring that it is securely in position Step 6 Replace head cover Figure A 4 ...

Page 107: ...not touch reflectors with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or other covering while removing and replacing To clean refer to Cleaning Optics Filters and Gobos on page 92 To change the reflector Step 1 Remove power from luminaire Step 2 Place luminaire on enclosure on a flat and steady work surface Step 3 Rotate head so bottom head cover is facing up Bottom head cover is determined by the orientation...

Page 108: ...ean cloth Figure A 6 Reflector Removal From Storage Location Step 6 As shown in Figure A 7 at rear of luminaire head hot box assembly loosen four 1 4 turn screws and slide lamp box back and out it is hinged Step 7 One side at a time press lamp lock lever forward and remove lamp Set lamp aside on a soft clean cloth Figure A 7 Lamp Removal Foam Washer Acorn Nut Reflector Assembly Reflector Assembly ...

Page 109: ...age hot box assembly holding the reflector in place Step 10 Reinstall lamp with dimple side down One side at a time press lamp lock lever forward and insert lamp connector Ensure lamp is seated fully in place Step 11 Close lamp box and re tighten 1 4 turn screws CAUTION In next step do not over tighten nut or damage to reflector may occur Step 12 Install removed reflector in storage location in lu...

Page 110: ...ctions 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 c...

Page 111: ...iris provides continuous beam size control for rapid and smooth timed beam angle changes Strobe High performance dual blade strobe system capable of ultra fast operation Rotating Gobo Wheels Three gobo effects wheels combine to provide 14 rotatable indexable gobo positions Each wheel also has one open position Edge and Pattern Focus Variable beam focus to soften edges of gobos or spots Remarkable ...

Page 112: ... to 12 A depending on the AC supply voltage Operational Temperatures 20 to 104 F 29 to 40 C Cooling Forced air cooled Control Compatible with a wide variety of DMX512 consoles Weight 94 lbs 43 kg Spacing Hangs on 26 0 inch 66 cm centers Luminaire can be mounted and operated in any orientation NOTE Head swing is 24 inches Luminaires must be hung on 26 inch centers Dimensions shown for reference onl...

Page 113: ...tance D I cd D2 if D is in feet I is in foot candles if D is in meters I is in lux Zoom Lens Position CENTER BEAM CANDELA CENTER BEAM FOOT CANDLE TOTAL LUMENS FIELD ANGLE degrees FIELD DIAMETER TN NFOV 1 483 115 4 734 21 592 9 7 0 1695 MFOV 225 449 4 601 21 408 24 2 0 4286 WFOV 39 968 5 098 21 918 57 2 1 0714 Zoom Lens Position CENTER BEAM CANDELA CENTER BEAM FOOT CANDLE TOTAL LUMENS FIELD ANGLE d...

Page 114: ...tate 50º in either direction Strobe High performance dual blade strobe system capable of ultra fast operation Rotating Gobo Wheels One gobo effects wheel provides five rotatable indexable gobo positions and one open position Fixed Gobo Wheel One fixed gobo effects wheel provides six positions for standard or custom gobos and one open position Edge and Pattern Focus Variable beam focus to soften ed...

Page 115: ... 29 to 40 C Cooling Forced air cooled Control Compatible with a wide variety of DMX512 consoles Weight 94 lbs 43 kg Spacing Hangs on 26 0 inch 66 cm centers Luminaire can be mounted and operated in any orientation NOTE Head swing is 24 inches Luminaires must be hung on 26 inch centers Dimensions shown for reference only and are subject to change without prior notice 18 0 in 457 mm 14 5 in 368 mm 1...

Page 116: ... specific distance D I cd D2 if D is in feet I is in foot candles if D is in meters I is in lux Zoom Lens Position CENTER BEAM CANDELA CENTER BEAM FOOT CANDLE TOTAL LUMENS FIELD ANGLE degrees FIELD DIAMETER TN NFOV 1 483 115 4 734 21 592 9 7 0 1695 MFOV 225 449 4 601 21 408 24 2 0 4286 WFOV 39 968 5 098 21 918 57 2 1 0714 Zoom Lens Position CENTER BEAM CANDELA CENTER BEAM FOOT CANDLE TOTAL LUMENS ...

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