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WARNING:

For VL550 and VL550D Wash luminaires, Clear and Stipple lenses may be installed

curve in (concave) and all Lenticular (8-Row, 10-Row, and 12-Row) and Buxom lenses must be
installed curve out (convex).

Step

4. Position new glass in front ring assembly. Be sure glass is fully and properly seated into

rubber ring. See

Table A-1, “Lens Mounting Orientation,”

below.

Table A-1: Lens Mounting Orientation

Step

5. Close and latch front ring assembly.

VL550 and VL550D Wash Luminaires Lens Orientation

Clear Lens

Concave or Convex

Stipple Lens

Concave or Convex

8-Row Lens

Convex Only

10-Row Lens

Convex Only

12-Row Lens

Convex Only

Buxom Lens

Convex Only

Note: Concave = Bubble In / Convex = Bubble Out

Summary of Contents for VL550

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Page 2: ...hout 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 Vari Lite a Philips group company 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 USA Version as of 16 November 2010 Part number 02 9683 0001 0 Series 550 Wash Luminaire User s Manual 2010 Phi...

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: ...mmunications 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 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 A11 2000 A1...

Page 5: ... with specific lamp types The VL550 wash luminaire requires a certain type of lamp see Replacement Items Accessories on page 8 for all lamp types Installing another type or unapproved lamp may be hazardous 2 Luminaires may be mounted on any type of surface as long as mounting instructions are followed See instructions detailed in this manual 3 Note distance requirement from combustible materials o...

Page 6: ... 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: ...s 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 vo...

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 mat...

Page 10: ...naire est brûlante lorqu il est en marche Débrancher le courant et attendre que la lampe ait refroidi avant de la remplacer 3 Les lampes à arc émettent des rayons ultraviolets pouvant causer de graves brûlures sur la peau et une inflammation des yeux De plus les lampes à arc fonctionnent sous haute tension à de très hautes températures Si la lampe se casse les particules de la lampe cassée peuvent...

Page 11: ...han 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 materi...

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 9683 0001 0 16 November 2010 xi ...

Page 14: ...VARI LITE SERIES 550 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL xii 16 November 2010 02 9683 0001 0 ...

Page 15: ...oltage 11 Data Cables 13 Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers 14 Termination Connector 15 Installation Procedures Installing Lamp 16 Hanging the Luminaire 17 Floor Mounting the Luminaire 19 Connecting Data and Power 19 Powering Up Power Up Procedure 21 Addressing Program Starting Address 22 Program Starting Address Without Calibrating Luminaire 22 Transporting Pack Up Cue 23 Chapter 3 Operation C...

Page 16: ...m Functions 45 Function Definitions 49 Self Tests Running Parameter Tests 52 Diagnostic Tests 53 Test Descriptions 53 Appendix A Maintenance Equipment Handling Locations Use 56 Lamps 56 Servicing 56 Heat 56 Lamp Life 56 Solid State Electronics 57 Electrostatic Discharge ESD 57 Printed Circuit Boards PCBs 57 Routine Maintenance Lamp Replacement 58 Front Glass Replacement VL550 VL550D Models Only 59...

Page 17: ...ack External User Supplied VL550 Wash Luminaire 20 9683 0011 02 120V or 230V Tungsten Pastel White External User Supplied VL550D Wash Luminaire 20 9683 0002 120V Tungsten Standard Black Integral 120V IGBT Dimmer VL550D Wash Luminaire 20 9683 0002 02 120V Tungsten Standard White Integral 120V IGBT Dimmer VL550D Wash Luminaire 20 9683 0012 120V Tungsten Pastel Black Integral 120V IGBT Dimmer VL550D ...

Page 18: ...e Technology Inc USITT Digital Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers Controllers plus AMX 192 Analog Multiplex Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers Controllers A copy of Recommended Practice for DMX512 is included USITT Inc 6443 Ridings Road Syracuse New York 13206 1111 USA Tel 800 938 7488 Fax 866 398 7488 www usitt org Text Conventions The following styles and meanings are used throughout thi...

Page 19: ...training 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 64...

Page 20: ...VARI LITE SERIES 550 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 4 16 November 2010 02 9683 0001 0 Notes ...

Page 21: ...02 9683 0001 0 16 November 2010 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 22: ...angeable front lenses work with the internal radial diffusing mechanism to provide a variety of beam sizes and shapes Stipple lens comes included in the standard models VL550CD Patented zoom optical system with continuously variable field angle Source VL550 120V 1200W Tungsten Halogen Lamp or 230V 1000W Tungsten Halogen Lamp Must specify lamp type when ordering VL550D 120V Models 120V 1200W Tungst...

Page 23: ... Manual Unpack Quick Start Guide Warranty Card Product Registration Product Support Sheet Neutrik PowerCon AC Input Connector Vari Lite QA Certificate VL550 Models VL550 VL550D and VL550CD VL550 Wash Luminaire Unconnectorized Lamp Power Cable VL550 Only VL550D Wash Luminaire IGBT Onboard VL550CD Wash Luminaire Ballast Dimmer Luminaire Lamp Power Input Luminaire Lamp Power Input Luminaire Power Inp...

Page 24: ...on on the Vari Lite web site www vari lite com 5 For VL550CD luminaires See Zoom Array Assembly Removal and Lens Installation VL550CD Models Only on page 61for application procedure Vari Lite Part No Accessory Notes 21 9685 0380 Front Ring Assembly 5 22 9620 0194 Safety Cable Assembly 1 25 9661 0057 DMX Termination Connector Assembly 1 28 8550 0054 USB Luminaire Programming Kit 1 42 9685 0201 Clea...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...00 to 240 volts RMS For three phase power at 208 volts RMS WARNING It is not recommended to power any VARI LITE luminaire from a dimmer even in NONDIM mode Dimmer and non dim modules are not suitable sources of power because their output modifies the AC wave form This may work for a short time but will eventually result in power problems luminaire mis operation and or failure Only the lamp on Seri...

Page 27: ...luminaire operational power Table 2 3 VL550D Wash Luminaire Current vs Voltage 120V 1200W Lamp Table 2 1 VL550 Wash Luminaire Current vs Voltage 120V 1200W Lamp Voltage 60Hz Total Luminaire Current Motor Lamp Current Motor Current Lamp Current 90V 15 9A 2 5A 13 4A 100V 14 3A 2 3A 12 0A 110V 13 0A 2 1A 10 9A 120V 11 9A 1 9A 10 0A 130V 11 1A 1 8A 9 3A Voltage 60Hz Total Luminaire Current Motor Lamp ...

Page 28: ...n Table 2 5 VL550CD Wash Luminaire Current vs Voltage 315W CDM Lamp Voltage 60Hz Total Luminaire Current Motor Lamp Current 180V 6 9A 190V 6 5A 200V 6 2A 210V 5 9A 220V 5 7A 230V 5 4A 240V 5 2A Voltage 60Hz Total Luminaire Current Motor Lamp Current 100V 7 2A 120V 6 0A 140V 5 1A 160V 4 5A 180V 4 0A 200V 3 6A 210V 3 4A 220V 3 3A 230V 3 1A 240V 3 0A ...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...gh Temp Ple num cable 200 8102 2 100 PVC 24 UL2919 80 8132 2 120 PVC 28 UL2919 80 8162 2 100 PVC 24 UL2493 60 82729 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp Ple num cable 200 88102 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp Ple num cable 200 89696 2 100 PTFE 22 High Temp Ple num cable 200 89729 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp Ple num cable 200 89855 2 100 PTFE 22 High Temp Ple num cable 200 9729 2 100 PVC 24 UL2493 60 9804 2 100 PVC 28 UL29...

Page 31: ... out the signal at certain line lengths resulting in errors The terminator is also necessary for software downloads and running tests on multiple luminaires To construct your own connector you will need the following components 5 pin male XLR connector Two 1 4W 5 120 ohm resistors Note A male termination connector is available as an accessory from Vari Lite See Replacement Items Accessories on pag...

Page 32: ... 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 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 Unlatch and open back of luminaire Step 6 Install lamp into lamp socke...

Page 33: ...equired If mounting method does not use truss hooks two attachment points per luminaire are required Install mounting hardware Step 1 Install truss hooks directly to the luminaire base foot 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 standard hooks can be ordered separately ...

Page 34: ... as follows a Connect end of cable to luminaire cable mounting hole on front of foot b Loop at least once around truss pipe and attach other end of cable to cable mounting hole Figure 2 3 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 pag...

Page 35: ...f application attach a floor mounting plate to the base and make sure the mounting surface is flat and sturdy Be sure to leave enough space around the luminaire to allow proper uninterrupted airflow for cooling and movement see Figure 2 4 Connecting Data and Power A maximum of 32 luminaires may be connected in any one DMX data link Center to Center Distance see table 16 6 to Tilt Axis 17 9 Head Le...

Page 36: ...or Step 2 If required connect additional data cables from DATA THRU connectors to DATA IN connectors of remaining luminaires in link Step 3 At last luminaire in link install male termination connector at DATA THRU connector Luminaires and other devices on the same DMX chain may not function properly without termination Figure 2 5 Data Link Step 4 Connect AC Input Cable connector to power input sou...

Page 37: ...top 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 service tilt and ...

Page 38: ...ting address 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 wi...

Page 39: ...s in their flight cases and or shipping boxes The Pan should be set to 50 or a DMX value of 128 The Tilt should be set to 50 or a DMX value of 128 All Colors and Diffuser Glass should be set to 100 or a DMX value of 255 WARNING The Pan and Tilt service locks SHOULD NOT be engaged while shipping These locks are for service only and are not designed to be engaged during transport WARNING As with all...

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Page 41: ...er 2010 25 CHAPTER 3 Operation This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the internal software Color Control DMX Operation DMX Mapping Luminaire Timing Updating Software ...

Page 42: ...ctions describe the various components of the VL550 wash luminaire Crossfade Color Mixing The color mixing mechanism is made up of two individual color bulkheads These color mixing bulkheads are comprised of 16 radially mounted dichroic glass elements to provide full spectrum color crossfades from pastel to saturated colors Figure 3 1 VL550 Wash Color Bulkheads Front Bulkhead Amber Diffuser Rear B...

Page 43: ...s can produce unexpected results Refer to Luminaire Timing on page 29 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 Console Timing The Console calculates the time duration between the DMX increments to be sent for a given time and transition Timing Channel Mapping Focus timing Pan an...

Page 44: ...g Dimming Beam Control Beam Diffuser Depending on lens used Table 3 1 DMX Map For CYM Crossfade Color Mixing Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Open White 100 255 Closed Full Saturation Table 3 2 DMX Map For Dimmer Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Closed 100 255 Open Table 3 3 DMX Map For Beam Diffuser Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Narrowest far focus 100 255 Widest near focus ...

Page 45: ...cue including color and diffuser as required Step 2 Decide which fixtures and which parameter groups will use timing channels Step 3 Assign a value to the particular timing channel s you wish to use for timing information see chart on next page 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...

Page 46: ...alue 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 39 7 8 ...

Page 47: ...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 81 22 Table 3 5 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 48: ...5 35 89 25 90 25 91 26 36 92 26 93 27 37 94 27 95 27 96 28 38 97 28 98 29 39 99 29 100 29 101 30 40 102 30 103 30 104 31 41 105 31 106 32 42 107 32 108 32 109 33 43 110 33 111 34 44 112 34 113 34 114 35 45 115 35 116 36 46 117 36 118 36 119 37 47 120 37 121 38 48 122 38 123 38 Table 3 5 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 49: ...2 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 54 165 55 Table 3 5 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 50: ...3 58 174 58 175 59 69 176 59 177 59 178 60 70 179 60 180 65 71 181 65 182 65 183 70 72 184 70 185 75 73 186 75 187 75 188 80 74 189 80 190 85 75 191 85 192 85 193 90 76 194 90 195 95 77 196 95 197 95 198 100 78 199 100 200 110 79 201 110 202 110 203 120 80 204 120 205 120 81 206 130 207 130 Table 3 5 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 51: ...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 97 247 290 248 290 249 300 Table 3 5 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 52: ...nds Note A numerical keypad is required for sending values An encoder or fader does not allow for a snap value change which 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 98 250 300 251 310 99 252 310 253 310 254 310 100 255 Follows Cue D...

Page 53: ...amming kit software is not directly compatible with Apple 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 L...

Page 54: ...ting Data and Power on page 19 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 13 Lists specific versions of Will show current Download History Click to download specific softwar...

Page 55: ...oad 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 Up Do...

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Page 57: ...02 9683 0001 0 16 November 2010 41 CHAPTER 4 Menu System This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature Menu Operation Self Tests ...

Page 58: ...on such as ON OFF Press Enter to store the value or select an action Some of the softkey buttons offered are Menu button Displays the menu or if at first level the current address Can also enable menu to exit a menu level Enter button Selects the current menu option or stores current data value Up arrow Scrolls menu options upward or increases current data value Down arrow Scrolls menu options dow...

Page 59: ...peration 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 backlight in 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 If display turns off always hit Menu to reactivate To program a different time ...

Page 60: ...lue value value Magenta Yellow Cyan Diffuser Dimmer Tilt Pan Pan Tilt All Seq Cal ON OK XX XX XX Mode Extended 16 Bit 8 Bit Speed Mode A Mode B Fan Mode Auto Off Lamp Normal Lamp Saver Levels Pan 1 Pan 2 Tilt 1 Tilt 2 Dimmer 1 Dimmer 2 Dimmer 3 Diffuser Diffuser 1 Diffuser 2 Diffuser 3 Cyan 2 Cyan 3 Cyan Cyan 1 Yellow 2 Yellow 3 Yellow Yellow 1 Magenta 2 Magenta 3 Magenta Magenta 1 Encoder Pan Til...

Page 61: ... Luminaire Set Up Lamp Type Arc 575W LAMP CNFIRM 575 Normal Turbo Lamp Saver 700W LAMP CNFIRM 700 Normal Lamp Saver CD Lamp CNFIRM CD Dimmer External External Dimmer 230V Internal Dimmer Voltage Setting For use with the Internal 230V IGBT Dimmer Only 120V Internal Dimmer Voltage Setting For use with the Internal 120V IGBT Dimmer Only 100V Internal Dimmer Voltage Setting For use with 120V IGBT Dimm...

Page 62: ...splayed by bar Dimmer Curves Dimmer curve set up tungsten only arc curve is linear and determined by mechanical dimmer wheel Linear Standard linear dimming curve Square Law IES square wave sine dimming curve JATET A Japanese JATET A dimming curve JATET B Japanese JATET B dimming curve Pan Tilt Pan and Tilt Options Movement Position Recovery Enable Enable Disable Disable Speed Two operational speed...

Page 63: ...ror messages or displays OK Re Cal Recalibrate OK Lum Id Luminaire ID XXXX Luminaire ID Number Version Software Version XX XX XX Version Date Fixt Hrs Fixture Hours On powered XXXX Hours Download Download Program to Luminaires OK Manual Manual Commands Pan Pan Motor XXXX Data Tilt Tilt Motor XXXX Data Dimmer Dimmer XXX Data Diffuser Diffuser XXX Data Cyan Cyan Color XXX Data Yellow Yellow Color XX...

Page 64: ...w 1 Yellow 2 Yellow 3 Magenta Magenta Color System Magenta 1 Magenta 2 Magenta 3 Encoder Encoder Allows hand movement to check values Pan Value Displays encoder value Tilt Value Displays encoder value Fans Fans Test Value 1 slow to 7 fastest Temp Temperature LVS Temp Low Voltage Supply temperature Value Displays temperature in o C MCB Temp Main Control Board temperature Value Displays temperature ...

Page 65: ...tion procedure is com plete CD CD Lamp Selects to CD Lamp Setting VL550CD models only Chan XX DMX Channel Specifies DMX channel for display of current data value ChgLu mID Change the luminaire ID number Allows access to change or set the luminaire ID number Configure System Configuration Accesses functions for setting lamp start up pan tilt Menu Display changing luminaire ID and resetting luminair...

Page 66: ... operation LumId Luminaire ID Displays unique ID number for the luminaire Magenta Magenta Color Sys tem Specifies Magenta color system for manual control Manual or for testing Test Manual Manual Commands Accesses functions for controlling luminaire mechanisms and timing by entry of an absolute data value Mode A Pan Tilt Operation Selects increased responsiveness mode to Pan Tilt DMX commands Mode ...

Page 67: ...ap Swaps pan and tilt functions for special focus requirements such as moving mirror mechanisms Temp Temperature Displays the temperature at the LVS Low Voltage Supply or MCB Main COntrol Board in degrees C Test System Tests Accesses diagnostic tests for luminaire s mechanisms Tilt Tilt Specifies tilt function for manual control Manual or tilt encoder for testing Test Version Software Version Disp...

Page 68: ...the VL550 Wash platform To alleviate this when testing in groups only test same Lamp Type luminaires for example VL550 wash 120V 1200W tungsten wash with other VL550 wash 120V 1200W tungsten lights etc The issue described above does not pose any problems when operating Series 550 Wash Luminaires during normal operation under DMX control Figure 4 2 Test Setup To run tests Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 P...

Page 69: ...an Tilt appears Press Enter Step 4 Movement will be displayed Press Enter Step 5 Use Up Down arrows to select Enable or Disable Press Enter to select Diagnostic Tests The following diagnostic tests are available in the test menu Test Descriptions All Seq Tests all functions in sequential order Pan Tilt Tests different pan and tilt movements Pan Tests different pan movements Tilt Tests different ti...

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Page 71: ...forming routine maintenance which may be necessary during the life of the luminaire Equipment Handling Routine Maintenance WARNING All maintenance procedures are to be performed with power removed from the luminaire Never remove covers or open front lens or backcap assemblies while lamp is in operation ...

Page 72: ...removing power to the luminaires This will provide enough time for the equipment fan to cool off the unit On Natural Convection Cooled Units When lamps are lit the interior and exterior heatsink of the luminaires becomes very hot Naturally convection cooled units require longer to fully cool before being handled Users should wait until the unit is cool to the touch before servicing or handling Lam...

Page 73: ...e Electronics Electrostatic Discharge ESD Electrostatic discharge ESD presents a significant danger to solid state electronic components semiconductor devices and PC board assemblies Static electricity can build on a variety of common objects including people simply by handling or moving ESD rarely results in immediate failure of a component but shows up later as an intermittent problem or severel...

Page 74: ...s or other covering while servicing lamp Touching lamp glass with bare fingers will leave oil and may cause the lamp to explode or reduce lamp life If required use alcohol and soft lint free cloth to thoroughly clean glass portion of lamp Step 5 Remove lamp by pulling straight out of socket Step 6 Carefully clean reflector with soft lint free cloth to remove dust and other debris Step 7 Install la...

Page 75: ...ri Lite part 42 9685 0204 GLASS FRONT VERY WIDE FLOOD BUXOM Vari Lite part 42 9685 0205 To remove and replace front glass Step 1 Remove power from luminaire Step 2 At front ring assembly open latch and swing open Figure A 2 Replacing Front Glass CAUTION Wear thick protective gloves or other protective covering while handling front lens The lens is extremely fragile and can break if too much force ...

Page 76: ...vex Step 4 Position new glass in front ring assembly Be sure glass is fully and properly seated into rubber ring See Table A 1 Lens Mounting Orientation below Table A 1 Lens Mounting Orientation Step 5 Close and latch front ring assembly VL550 and VL550D Wash Luminaires Lens Orientation Clear Lens Concave or Convex Stipple Lens Concave or Convex 8 Row Lens Convex Only 10 Row Lens Convex Only 12 Ro...

Page 77: ...PLE Vari Lite part 42 9685 0207 GLASS FRONT MED FLOOD 8 ROW LENT Vari Lite part 42 9685 0203 GLASS FRONT MED FLOOD 10 ROW LENT Vari Lite part 42 9685 0206 GLASS FRONT MED FLOOD 12 ROW LENT Vari Lite part 42 9685 0204 GLASS FRONT VERY WIDE FLOOD BUXOM Vari Lite part 42 9685 0205 To remove and replace front glass Step 1 Remove power from luminaire If necessary allow unit to completely cool before pr...

Page 78: ... 4 by removing two or four depending on production date 6 32x1 4 PPB SEMS screws Set aside ews Figure A 4 VL550CD Luminaire Head Cover b Find a suitable location to secure cables using a tie wrap away from all moving mechanisms in luminaire c Carefully pull motor cables into head assembly and secure Be sure to cut tie wrap end after securing cables so it does not interfere with moving mechanisms d...

Page 79: ...e out away from luminaire head assembly Note Front lens ring assembly contains a rubber gasket Be sure gasket is properly seated in front ring before installing lens and is not damaged in next step b Carefully press rear side of lens towards front ring with fingers until glass is securely in place Figure A 6 Front Lens Installation Step 9 Clean front and rear of lens if required Step 10 Close fron...

Page 80: ...structions 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 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 clo...

Page 81: ...dimmed with a customer supplied external dimmer VL550CD models are supplied with an internal mechanical douser Beam Control In VL550 and VL550D models a selection of six easily interchangeable front lenses provide a variety of beam size and shape options In the VL550 and VL550D fixtures an internal variable diffuser mechanism provides additional beam control With stipple lens in place and adjustme...

Page 82: ... a stipple Accepts standard Par 64 cover lenses optional Clear 8 Row Lenticular 10 Row Lenticular 12 Row Lenticular and Buxom VL550CD models have a patented zoom optical system with continuously variable field angle from approximately 22 to 80 Model Lamp Color Temperature VL550 120V Tungsten 120V 1200W 3200K VL550 230V Tungsten 230V 1000W 3200K VL550D 120V Tungsten 120V 1200W 3200K VL550D 230V Tun...

Page 83: ...hannels 8 13 channels depending upon mode selected Mounting Position The luminaire can be mounted and operated in any orientation Model Lamp Operating Voltage VL550 Tungsten 120V 1200W 90 120VAC 50 60Hz Tungsten 230V 1000W 216 230VAC 50 60Hz VL550D Tungsten 120V 1200W 90 120VAC 50 60Hz Tungsten 230V 1000W 216 264VAC 50 60Hz VL550CD Ceramic Discharge 315W 100 240VAC 50 60Hz Note Current draw depend...

Page 84: ...3 1 868 20 245 24 2 43 3 VL550 VL550D 1000W 230V Tungsten Lamp 3200K Color Temperature Lens Lumens CANDELA cd Foot Candles fc Lux lx Beam Angle degrees Field Angle degrees Clear 4 790 343 614 1 978 21 263 6 4 13 0 Stipple 4 910 239 961 1 955 21 004 7 8 15 6 8 Row 3 820 78 833 973 10 500 14 2 19 0 10 Row 4 170 73 418 1 092 11 747 14 9 20 8 12 Row 2 730 25 623 762 7 997 19 7 29 1 Buxom 2 210 25 532 ...

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