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24 April  2017

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Compliance and 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 60589-2-17:1989+A2:1991 used in conjunction with 60598-1:2008/A11:2009
UL 1573 Issue: 2003/05/29 Ed: 4 Rev: 2016/12/22
CSA C22.2#166:2015 Ed.2

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 system, service, and safety guidelines, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

FCC 47CFR 15:2016
CENELEC EN 55015:2006/12/01
CES-005:2007/02/01

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 VL1100 LED 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 or illuminated objects for VARI

LITE luminaires.

WARNING:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK

1.

VARI

LITE luminaires are designed for dry locations only. Exposure to rain or moisture may damage luminaire.

2.

Disconnect power before servicing any VARI

LITE equipment.

3.

Servicing to be performed by qualified personnel only.

WARNING:  

Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product.

CAUTION advising of potential damage to product.

WARNING advising of potential injury or death to persons.

Summary of Contents for VL1100

Page 1: ...VARll llllE VL1100 LED Luminaire QuickStart Guide...

Page 2: ...te 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 Syracu...

Page 3: ...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 t...

Page 4: ...OUR SE PROT GER CONTRE LES D CHARGES LECTRIQUES 1 Les luminaires VARI LITE sont con us pour une utilisation au sec uniquement Une exposition la pluie et l humidit risque d endommager le luminaire 2 D...

Page 5: ...AC Input Cable Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 with Twist Lock Male 250V 1 Meter PCT1GP AC Input Cable Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 with Stage Pin Male 1 Meter PCT1SB AC Input Cable Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 with Ediso...

Page 6: ...tor 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 refe...

Page 7: ...pecific voltages Total Luminaire Current is calculated with the lamp on and all motors sequencing WARNING It is the responsibility of the user to adequately protect supply source with a correct size a...

Page 8: ...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 VL1100 L...

Page 9: ...low can be ordered separately from Vari Lite refer to Replacement Items Accessories on page 4 To install truss hooks if required Step 1 At pan tube base attach two truss hooks as shown in Figure 4 Ste...

Page 10: ...START GUIDE 9 24 April 2017 02 1602 0001 Figure 5 Example VL1100 LED Luminaire Truss Hanging Installation 34 5 87 6cm 17 5 44 5cm 26 5 67 3cm 26 66cm Safety Cable Recommended for all hanging installat...

Page 11: ...em is reached press Menu button to display the menu options and to navigate and configure options as needed The menu system is controlled by four buttons These buttons function as follows Menu button...

Page 12: ...removed Refer to your console operating instructions for specific information regarding its addressing requirements To program a DMX starting address Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press arrows until Addres...

Page 13: ...LED S LED HP S DMX Channel Summary Listing DMX Channel Description DMX Channel Description 1 Dimmer 11 Magenta 2 3 Pan 12 Rotating Gobo 4 5 Tilt 13 14 Gobo Index 6 Edge 15 Beam 7 Zoom 16 Focus Time 8...

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