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Document Number: 

02.1710.0022

Version as of: 

6  March 2018

VL 800 BeamLine luminaire QuickStart Guide

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9 Signify Holdings

. All rights reserved.

Compliance & Safety Notices

Compliance

SAFETY Standards

We, 

Vari-Lite

, 10911 Petal Street, Dallas, Texas 75238 declare under our responsibility for the products contained herein are 

in conformity with the essential requirements of the following European Directives and Safety standards for United States 

and Canada.

EN 60598-1:2015

EMC Standards

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC 

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is 

operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 

installed and used in accordance with 

Vari-Lite s

ystem, service, and safety guidelines, may cause harmful interference to 

radio communications.

47CFR FCC Part 15 Class B 2017
EN 61547:2009
EN 55015:2013
ICES-003:2016

Safety Notice

It is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in this manual and any accompanying 

documentation before installing and operating the products described herein. Heed all cautions and warnings during 

installation and use of this product. 

Safety symbols used throughout this manual are as follows:

GENERAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, EXPOSURE 

TO EXCESSIVE UV RADIATION, AND INJURY TO PERSONS CAN BE FOUND BELOW.

WARNING:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE

1.

VARI

LITE luminaires have been designed for use with specific lamp types. The VL 800 BeamLine 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.

CAUTION advising of potential damage to product.

WARNING advising of potential injury or death to persons.

Summary of Contents for BeamLine VL800

Page 1: ...VL800 BEAMLINE QUICK START GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...rmation on installing DMX512 control systems the following publication is available for purchase from the United States 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 3...

Page 3: ...diate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with Vari Lite system service and safety guidelines may cause harmful interference to radio communications 47CFR FCC Part 15 Class B 2017 EN 61547 2009 EN 55015 2013 ICES 003 2016 Safety Notice It is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in this manual and any accompanying documentation ...

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

Page 5: ...ur manœuvrer ou ajuster des appareils brûlants et leurs composants se protéger suffisamment gants protection pour les yeux etc 2 La lampe du luminaire 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 p...

Page 6: ...lease order by the Vari Lite part number Note Please check with Vari Lite or Authorized Vari Lite Dealer for availability on accessories Vari Lite Part No Accessory AC Input Cable Neutrik powerCON True1 with Twist Lock Male 250V 1 Meter Luminaire Programming Software Safety Cable Assembly DMX Termination Connector Assembly Truss Hook Mega Clamp Round and Square Truss Hook Mega Claw for 2 Round Tub...

Page 7: ... connecter au service en trois phases dans les pays avec puissance de 240 volts For single phase power at 240 volts RMS For three phase power at 200 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 w...

Page 8: ...teur de protéger adéquatement la source d alimentation avec une taille correcte et le disjoncteur de type et surchargez pas les circuits Connecting Data A maximum of 32 luminaires may be connected in any one DMX data link Note This maximum limit applies to the luminaire daisy chain only Your system or console may require fewer luminaires on a single data link path Consult your console documentatio...

Page 9: ... from any structure designed to work with the type of load created by this moving luminaire Two mounting truss hooks or other mounting hardware are required Many compatible truss hooks are available from different manufacturers for your particular needs A minimum of two hooks per luminaire is required If mounting method does not use truss hooks two attachment points per luminaire are required Inst...

Page 10: ...uminaire is fully supported Step 3 Attach safety cable by looping it at least once around safety cable anchor point rod refer to Figure 5 CAUTION Install a safety chain cord that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture Never use the carrying handles for attachment Step 4 Make sure tilt and pan locks are disengaged so luminaire moves freely Step 5 Connect power and data cables accordin...

Page 11: ...igure 6 Menu Control LCD Display and Menu System Operation The LCD Display Menu system consists of several categories Use the Menu Buttons to access and make changes to the menu items When the desired menu item is reached press the desired Menu Button to display the menu options and to navigate and configure the menu options as required To navigate and access menu settings selections Step 1 Make s...

Page 12: ...l display and is saved Other LCD Display Features Status Bar The Status Bar is present at all times and displays operational information for the luminaire The Status Bar contains the following information CURVE Displays dimmer curve type linear curve s curve square curve PL curve ERRORS Displays number of Errors or NO for zero errors MAP Displays DMX map For example 16E for Enhanced or 16 for stan...

Page 13: ...ription DMX Channel Description DMX Channel Description DMX Channel Description 1 2 Pan 22 23 White Group 1 52 53 Blue Group 5 82 83 Green Group 9 3 4 Tilt 24 25 Red Group 2 54 55 White Group 5 84 85 Blue Group 9 5 Pan Control 26 27 Green Group 2 56 57 Red Group 6 86 87 White Group 9 6 Tilt Control 28 29 Blue Group 2 58 59 Green Group 6 88 89 Red Group 10 7 8 Intensity 30 31 White Group 2 60 61 Bl...

Page 14: ...hannel Description DMX Channel Description DMX Channel Description 1 2 Pan 20 Green Group 2 37 Blue Group 6 54 White Group 10 3 4 Tilt 21 Blue Group 2 38 White Group 6 55 Red Group 11 5 Pan Control 22 White Group 2 39 Red Group 7 51 Red Group 10 6 Tilt Control 23 Red Group 3 40 Green Group 7 52 Green Group 10 7 Master Intensity High 24 Green Group 3 41 Blue Group 7 53 Blue Group 10 8 Color Pre Set...

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