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VL800 EVENTPROFILE
QUICK START GUIDE
WARNING!
Do not 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 modifi es the AC wave form. This may work
for a short time, but will eventually result in power problems, luminaire error and/or failure and may void the
luminaire’s warranty.
CURRENT VS. VOLTAGE
TABLE 1
provides the luminaire’s current draw at specifi c voltages. Total Luminaire Current is calculated with the
LED on and all motors sequencing.
WARNING!
It is the responsibility of the user to adequately protect supply source with a correct size and type
circuit breaker and not overload circuits.
TABLE 1. CURRENT VS. VOLTAGE (1X300W LED)
AC VOLTAGE AT 60HZ
TOTAL LUMINAIRE CURRENT
(MOTOR + LED CURRENT)
100V
5.63A
110V
5.08A
120V
4.61A
130V
4.26A
200V
2.72A
210V
2.60A
220V
2.48A
230V
2.38A
240V
2.28A
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 documentation for more information.
To connect power and data:
Step 1.
Connect data cable from console to fi rst luminaire in chain at DATA IN connector.
Step 2.
If required, connect additional data cables from DATA THRU connectors to DATA IN
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.
DATA LINK
Step 4.
Connect AC Input Cable connector to power input source.
Step 5.
Dress AC input and data cables and secure them so that they will not interfere with luminaire head
and yoke movement.
INSTALLATION
FLOOR MOUNTING THE LUMINAIRE
This luminaire included in this manual are designed to sit directly in a fl oor installation application. When used
in this type of application, be sure to leave enough space around the luminaire to allow proper, uninterrupted
airfl ow for cooling and movement.
DATA IN
DATA THRU
TERMINATION**
DATA THRU
**DMX terminator required for last fixture on DMX line
