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Page 2: ...ar in this manual All information and graphics are property of Vari Lite a Philips group company 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 USA All other brand or product names which may be mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations Version as of 15 February 2011 Part number 02 9665 0001 0 VL1100CD ERS Luminaire User s Manual 2003 201...

Page 3: ... failure and the name of the registered 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 Fill out the RMA form included at the end of this manual and place in shipping container along with a copy of your invoic...

Page 4: ...e 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 by Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC EN60598 1 1997 A1 1998 EN60598 2 17 1989 A2 1991 EN60922 Electromagnetic Compatibility by Council Directiv...

Page 5: ...been designed for use with specific lamp types The VL1100CD ERS luminaire requires a Philips lamp 315W ceramic discharge long life 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...

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 d...

Page 7: ...ntyp Philips lamp 315W ceramic discharge long life 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 ...

Page 8: ...ie 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 e...

Page 9: ...utilisés uniquement avec certaines type de lampes Vérifier le type de lampe Philips lamp 315W ceramic discharge long life 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 ...

Page 10: ...aire 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: ...r usadas solamente con algunas lámparas Tome nota del tipo de lámpara Philips lamp 315W ceramic discharge long life 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 requerimient...

Page 12: ...arias 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 pe...

Page 13: ...FOREWORD 02 9665 0001 0 15 February 2011 xi ...

Page 14: ...VARI LITE VL1100CD ERS LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL xii 15 February 2011 02 9665 0001 0 ...

Page 15: ...ta Cabling Requirements AC Power 10 Current vs Voltage 10 Data Cables 11 Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers 12 DMX Termination Connector 13 Loopback Connector 13 Installation Procedures Installing Lamp 14 Accessory Frame Holder 16 Hanging the Luminaire 17 Connecting Data and Power 19 Powering Up Power Up and Configuration Overview 20 Standard Power Up Procedure 21 Power Up and Configuration Pro...

Page 16: ... to Luminaire 42 Chapter 4 Menu System Menu Operation What Is the Menu System 46 Menu Controls Operation 46 Menu Default State 46 Menu Shortcuts 47 Menu Functions Menu System Overview 48 Menu System Function Chart 49 Menu Function Definitions 52 Self Tests Running Parameter Tests 55 Appendix A Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages 58 Troubleshooting Guide 59 Routine Mainte...

Page 17: ...on A service manual for Authorized VARI LITE Service Centers and technicians of the VL1100CD ERS luminaire is available in electronic PDF format VL1100CD ERS Luminaire Service Manual 02 9665 0010 Testing Troubleshooting Component Replacement and Illustrated Parts Breakdown Model Part Number Source Integral Dimmer Shutter Iris Fixture Color VL1100CDS 20 9665 0001 02 315W CDM Lamp On board glass dim...

Page 18: ... At Vari Lite we are committed to providing you the highest quality in customer service Our comprehensive resources are available to help your business succeed and ensure you get the full benefit of being a Vari Lite customer Whether your needs are telephone troubleshooting assistance product training or technical service our full time staff of experienced professionals are on hand to provide supp...

Page 19: ...65 0001 0 15 February 2011 3 CHAPTER 1 Description This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components along with a list of accessories which are available Features Components Accessories ...

Page 20: ...gned for smooth timed fades Diffusion system Six position rotating gobo wheel five rotatable indexable gobo positions and one open gobo position Repositional pan tilt system via 3 phase stepper motors High frequency drivers to reduce stationary noise when luminaire is in parked position Control by DMX512 protocol Note Additional specifications and information is found in Technical Specifications o...

Page 21: ...uded Items The following illustration shows the included components for all models Neutrik PowerCon AC Input Connector 315W CDM Lamp VL1100 CD ROM User s Manual Unpack Quick Start Guide Warranty Card Product Registration Product Support Sheet Included Items VL1100CD Luminaire ...

Page 22: ...s mechanisms Provides frame for optional silks frosts color Power Input Yoke Leg Power Accessory Frame Holder Backcap Assembly Provides access to lamp for replacement and provides controls for Beam Adjust Screws Menu Display Controls Accessory Frame Holder Accessory Frame Gel Silk Latch correction or top hats internal status information beam adjustment Up Increase Down Decrease LCD Display Press t...

Page 23: ...9661 0056 DMX Loopback Connector Assembly 25 9661 0057 DMX Terminator 120 Ohm 28 8500 0054 USB Luminaire Programming Kit Includes USB Upload Cable Programming Kit CD ROM Carry Bag and Instructions 52 6541 0001 Neutrik PowerCon NAC 3 FCA AC Inlet Connector 55 6840 0001 Truss Hook Mega Clamp Round and Square 55 6841 0001 Truss Hook Mega Claw for 2 Round Tube 71 2568 0315 315W CDM Lamp Philips 41 601...

Page 24: ...VARI LITE VL1100CD ERS LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 8 15 February 2011 02 9665 0001 0 Notes ...

Page 25: ... for installation of all version of the VL1100CD ERS 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 26: ...rder to power all internal electronics and motors It is equipped with a 3 pole Neutrik PowerCon locking connector with contacts for line neutral and premating safety grounds for the purpose of AC input The mating Neutrik PowerCon connector is supplied however you will need to purchase or construct a cable appropriate for your application International Harmonized Standard Figure 2 1 Power Connector...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...h 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 UL296...

Page 29: ...ed 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 Accessories on page 7 Loopback Connector When transferring software versions from luminaire to luminaire a loopback connector is required at the first luminaire in the data link To construct your own connector you will need the followin...

Page 30: ... or reduce lamp life If touched use alcohol and cotton cloth to thoroughly clean glass portion of lamp To install arc lamp Step 1 Ensure power is removed from luminaire Step 2 At backcap gradually loosen two 10 32x2 3 8 PPSS black screws Figure 2 2 a few turns at a time until backcap is free Screws must be alternately loosened to prevent one side from locking up Figure 2 2 Removing Backcap 10 32x2...

Page 31: ... in socket Figure 2 3 Installing VL1100CD Lamp in Socket Step 4 Re install backcap ensuring that alignment studs and holes are aligned Figure 2 2 Step 5 Align lamp Refer to Align Lamp For Maximum Beam Irradiance on page 23 Lamp Socket Install lamp firmly pressing into place CAUTION Do not touch lamp with bare fingers ...

Page 32: ...a standard 7 5 inch gel frame or top hat To remove and replace frame or top hat Step 1 Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source Step 2 At front lens press upward on accessory frame latch and turn to open Step 3 Remove frame top hat if any Figure 2 4 Step 4 Install frame top hat and close latch Figure 2 4 Installing a Frame or Top Hat Gel Silk or Accessory Frame Head Assembly Latch Pre...

Page 33: ...uss hooks are available from different manufacturers for your particular needs The Mega Claw Truss Hook shown in the example illustration below can be ordered separately from Vari Lite refer to VL1100CD ERS Replacement Items Accessories on page 7 To install truss hooks if required Step 1 At pan tube base attach two truss hooks as shown below Figure 2 5 Step 2 Tighten hardware securely Figure 2 5 E...

Page 34: ...h safety cable sold separately as follows a Connect end of cable to mounting pin at one side of pan tube base b Loop at least once around pipe and attach other end at second mounting pin Step 4 Connect power and data cables according to procedure given in Connecting Data and Power on page 19 Figure 2 6 Example VL1100CD Luminaire Truss Hanging Installation 26 66cm 26 5 67 3cm 35 5 90 2cm 17 5 44 5c...

Page 35: ...t 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 DMX termination connector at DATA THRU connector Luminaires and other devices on the same DMX chain may not function properly without termination Figure 2...

Page 36: ...osition which positions the pan axis at mid rotation and the head parallel to the yoke with the lens pointing away from the luminaire upper enclosure or move to its current defined position if DMX data is present All internal mechanisms also move to their home or defined positions Depending on the luminaire s setting for Lamp Power Up State refer to Menu System Function Chart on page 49 when power...

Page 37: ...estriction To power up luminaire Step 1 At each luminaire apply power by switching on power source Luminaire will display Starting for 10 15 seconds and then automatically step through the following procedure 1 If Lamp Power Up State is set to Lamp On lamp will strike ignite 2 Luminaire will cycle through calibration and stop at home position 3 If Lamp Power Up State is set to Cal On lamp will str...

Page 38: ...elected the menu system will update to include the Dimmer DMX and Manual commands Dimmer will be added even if no dimmer is present Step 4 Press Up Down to select Shutter Press Enter to move to next level Step 5 Press Up Down to toggle options Choose either Yes or No by pressing Enter Note If the luminaire is configured NOT to have the shutter system the menu will automatically update to include t...

Page 39: ...nstalled be sure that beam size iris and shutters are open Step 4 Using three adjustment screws adjust hot spot to center of beam Figure 2 8 Step 5 Check color uniformity as follows a Position one of the color stages at 30 of maximum Cyan or Magenta work best b Verify that beam color is uniform if lamp is misaligned color will be concentrated to one side of beam If color is not uniform readjust la...

Page 40: ...MX starting address Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Address appears Press Enter Step 3 DMX will appear Press Enter Step 4 Press Up Down arrows to enter starting address Step 5 Press Enter to set Program Starting Address Without Calibrating It is possible to bypass the calibration sequence and go directly to the Menu Display programming in order to pre program an address setting...

Page 41: ... February 2011 25 CHAPTER 3 Operation This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the internal software DMX Operation DMX Mapping Luminaire Timing Updating Software ...

Page 42: ...ls Table 3 1 Enhanced 16 Bit Mode VL1100D Iris I Models DMX Channel Parameter Range 1 Dimmer 0 255 2 Hi Byte Pan 0 65535 3 Lo Byte Pan 0 65535 4 Hi Byte Tilt 0 65535 5 Lo Byte Tilt 0 65535 6 Edge 0 255 7 Zoom 0 small 255 big 8 Diffusion 0 open 255 diffused 9 Blue 0 open 255 full saturation 10 Amber 0 open 255 full saturation 11 Magenta 0 open 255 full saturation 12 Rotating Gobo 0 127 index 128 25...

Page 43: ...l saturation 10 Amber 0 open 255 full saturation 11 Magenta 0 open 255 full saturation 12 Rotating Gobo 0 127 index 128 255 rotate 13 14 Gobo Index 13 Hi Byte 14 Lo Byte Index 0 65535 Rotate 0 cw max 32535 cw min 32536 33031 stop 33032 ccw min 65535 ccw max 15 Frame 1A 0 open 255 closed 16 Frame 1B 0 open 255 closed 17 Frame 2A 0 open 255 closed 18 Frame 2B 0 open 255 closed 19 Frame 3A 0 open 255...

Page 44: ...annel functions Step 1 Select an action to be sent Step 2 Set control channel value for desired action for example 84 for reset Hold value for 3 seconds 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 Step 3 Set control channel value to zero This must occur without any scaling value...

Page 45: ...eceived for the given luminaire and does not show the entire stream of 512 bytes It shows only the number of channels used for the given luminaire model in 16 bit enhanced mode For example a VL1100CD shutter model luminaire with an address of 40 will show DMX Channels 1 27 which would correlate to DMX Channels 40 66 ...

Page 46: ... mixing system made up of a graduated color system for cyan yellow and magenta Table 3 4 DMX Map For Cyan Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Open 100 255 Closed or Full Saturation Table 3 5 DMX Map For Yellow Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Open 100 255 Closed or Full Saturation Table 3 6 DMX Map for Magenta Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Open 100 255 Closed or Full Saturation ...

Page 47: ...s are as follows DMX values 0 127 will select each gobo in Indexing mode DMX values 128 255 will select each gobo in Rotating mode Index Rotation The Gobo Index function utilizes 16 bit control which offers enhanced resolution whether in INDEX or ROTATE mode Table 3 7 DMX Map For Gobo Index Rotate Position Indexing Rotating Function 1 0 128 Open 2 18 146 Gobo 1 3 41 169 Gobo 2 4 63 191 Gobo 3 5 86...

Page 48: ...re assembly operates in a smooth time continuous motion using stepper motors two per frame blade and one to rotate the entire shutter mechanism The shutter mechanism can rotate 45o in either direction and the frame blades can tilt 35o Table 3 9 Shutter Mechanism DMX Map Chart shutter models only Item Value DMX Value Action Frame 1A to Frame 4B 0 0 Open 100 255 Closed Shut Rot Shutter Rotation 0 0 ...

Page 49: ...l as instructions on how to write part cues can be found in the operation manual for that console To use these channels you must Step 1 Create the cue including color gobo edge and diffusion 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 pa...

Page 50: ... of the parameters affected by the timing channel should always be sent in a zero count Timing channels can be set in either or 0 255 DMX modes with the following values assigned Table 3 11 VL1100CD Timing Channels Map Value 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...

Page 51: ... 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 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 Table 3 11 VL1100CD Timing Channels Map Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 52: ... 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 30 104 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 Table 3 11 VL1100CD Timing Channels Map Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 53: ...6 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 47 146 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 Table 3 11 VL1100CD Timing Channels Map Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 54: ... 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 75 188 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 Table 3 11 VL1100CD Timing Channels Map Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 55: ... 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 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 Table 3 11 VL1100CD Timing Channels Map Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 56: ...E USER S MANUAL 40 15 February 2011 02 9665 0001 0 244 280 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 11 VL1100CD Timing Channels Map Value DMX Seconds ...

Page 57: ...0 XP or Vista Although the USB Luminaire Programming kit software is not directly compatible with 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 ...

Page 58: ...g Data and Power on page 15 however only 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 9 Lists specific versions of Will show current Download History Click to download specific softwa...

Page 59: ...The number of blocks displayed is less in a luminaire to luminaire download than in a PC to luminaire download for the same software version Step 7 When download is complete luminaire automatically recalibrates When recalibration is complete luminaire is ready for operation with its new software version Verify software version at luminaire Step 1 At Menu Display press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arr...

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Page 61: ...02 9665 0001 0 15 February 2011 45 CHAPTER 4 Menu System This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature Menu Operation Menu Functions Self Tests ...

Page 62: ...the menu system first press Menu The functions displayed will be 1st level functions Scroll through the 1st level functions by pressing Up Down arrows Once the desired function appears in the display press Enter You are now at the 2nd level Once again press the Up Down arrows to scroll through 2nd level functions Press Enter to access 3rd level functions and so forth When the highest level for the...

Page 63: ... provided as shortcuts for frequently used menu functions These are as follows Lamp On Press and hold Up then press Enter Arc and CD models only Lamp Off Press and hold Down then press Enter Arc and CD models only Recalibrate Press and hold Up then press Menu Interrupt Calibration Press Menu at Power up See Program Starting Address Without Calibrating on page 24 for more information ...

Page 64: ...ower ON OFF LampHour of hours ResetHrs OK Pan Tilt Movement Enable Disable 30Sec 5 Min 10 Min ON ResetDef OK Display Diffusn Lamp RUN TEST ON OFF Magenta value Clear OK Setup Arc Incand LampType Shutter Yes No VL1XXX XXXXXXXX MM DD YY of hours on value value value value value value value value value Rot Gobo Index Edge Zoom Beam Rot Shut Frame 1A Frame 1B Frame 2A Frame 2B Frame 3A Frame 3B Frame ...

Page 65: ...tion Lamp ON Lamp On default LampHour Lamp Hours Used XXXX Cumulative of Operation Hours Not editable ResetHrs Reset Lamp Hour and Lamp Strike Counters OK Pan Tilt Pan and Tilt Options Movement Position Recovery Enable Enable Disable Disable Display Display Illumination 30s OFF in 30 seconds 5M OFF in 5 minutes default 10M OFF in 10 minutes ON ON indefinitely ResetDef Reset Default Values OK Clear...

Page 66: ... XXX Data Blue Blue XXX Data Amber Amber XXX Data Magenta Magenta XXX Data Diffusn Diffusion XXX Data Rot Gobo Rotating Gobo XXX Data Index Rotating Gobo Index XXXX Data Edge Edge XXX Data Zoom Zoom XXX Data Beam Beam size Iris If Beam Size Iris Accessory XXX Data Rot Shut Rotating Frame Shutter If Shutter Accessory XXX Data Frame 1A If Shutter Accessory XXX Data Frame 1B If Shutter Accessory XXX ...

Page 67: ...est in Progress Zoom RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Beam If Beam Size Iris Accessory RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Shutter If Shutter Accessory RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Rot Shut If Shutter Accessory RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Lamp Disables Pan Tilt and executes Home position Lamp 1 Run Test in Progress Lamp 2 inserts magenta to 30 Run Test in Progress Encoder Encoders Pan Pan Encoder XXXX D...

Page 68: ...ixing mechanism Config System Configuration Accesses functions for setting lamp pan tilt and Menu Display options Also accesses lamp information such as number of strikes and hours used along with their respective reset function Data DMX Data Accesses function for displaying DMX data by channel number Diffusn Diffusion Specifies manual control of Diffusion Manual or tests Diffusion functions Test ...

Page 69: ...herwise Display or turns on a function Pan Pan Specifies pan function for manual control Manual or pan encoder for testing Test Pan Tilt Pan Tilt Accesses pan and tilt options for DMX function system configuration and test ing PASS Test Pass Indicates that sensor test has passed Power Lamp Power Accesses function to turn lamp on or off PROG Programming Currently programming the new version of soft...

Page 70: ...9665 0001 0 Version Version Displays current software version Date and Time in two pages Yes Yes Specifies that the luminaire contains the shutter accessory Zoom Zoom Function Specifies zoom function for manual control Manual or for testing Test Display Definition Purpose ...

Page 71: ...vity the menu display will change to the default state showing the address To connect luminaires for simultaneous testing Step 1 At first luminaire in link install loopback connector into DATA IN XLR connector Step 2 At last luminaire install DMX termination connector into DATA THRU XLR connector Step 3 At master luminaire Menu Display press Menu Figure 4 1 Hardware Setup To run tests Step 1 Press...

Page 72: ...ull control 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 U...

Page 73: ...Never remove protective covers when luminaire is powered Wear appropriate protective eye wear and gloves when servicing the fixture All service and maintenance other than described herein should be performed by an Authorized VARI LITE Dealer or Service Center WARNING DO NOT connect or disconnect energized power cable at fixture under load Turn off circuit breaker or completely de energize circuit ...

Page 74: ... Status function To access error messages Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Fixture appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to access 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 ...

Page 75: ...es through the sensor at a depth sufficient to engage the sensor beam Pan belt disconnected extremely loose or not installed properly Properly install belt between pan motor and large pulley Pan Encoder Fail Pan Encoder Failure Main board pan tilt connector J9 disconnected Connect main board pan tilt connector J9 Pan motor disconnected Connect pan motor power Encoder faulty Replace pan end of trav...

Page 76: ...nt cover latch and pull cover straight back until stopped by tether Step 3 Rotate gobo wheel until required gobo position is accessible at finger access cutout Step 4 Rotate gobo gear until open end of carrier is upward CAUTION Do not touch gobos with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing Clean with isopropyl alcohol and soft lint free cloth if required CAUTION Do not p...

Page 77: ...bo MUST be oriented with the mirrored side towards the luminaire s lamp If not oriented properly gobo will break Be careful not to scratch gobo on side of carrier when installing CAUTION Inside Edge Lamp Side mirrored orient toward luminaire lamp black side Center of Wheel Gobo Positions open 1 2 3 4 5 6 Gobo Wheel Front View orient toward center of wheel Sensor Be careful not to pull metal spring...

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Page 79: ...l with a central bearing system five rotatable and indexable gobo positions plus open Patterns are not included with the fixture Use of glass or metal patterns is acceptable Shutter Framing Models Four blade system can frame and crop beam field and gobos Each individual shutter is capable of translating to beam center while also rotating 35 Entire shutter rotates 45 Beam Size Control Iris Models I...

Page 80: ...50 60 Hz Operational Temperature 20 to 122 F 29 to 50 C Cooling Free convection cooling when hung Floor mounted units and extreme ambient temperatures activate a low noise forced air cooling system Control Compatible with a wide variety of DMX512 consoles Mounting Position All models can be mounted and operated in any orientation Weight 74 9 lbs 34 kg Spacing Hangs on 26 5 in 67 3 cm centers 26 66...

Page 81: ...light source at 20 hours of life Multiply throw distance by Tn to determine coverage To calculate Illuminance I at a specific distance D FIELD ANGLE degrees FIELD DIAMETER TN BEAM ANGLE degrees BEAM DIAMETER TN CANDELA cd 19 0 335 13 0 0 228 99 700 26 0 462 19 5 0 344 44 400 36 0 650 25 5 0 453 26 700 70 0 Super Zoom 1 40 29 0 0 517 9 400 I cd D 2 ...

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