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VARI

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LITE

- VL2416™ W

ASH

UMINAIRE

SER

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ANUAL

09-Apr-03

02.9661.0001 K

Mapping

Menu System Overview

The following is a graphic representation of the entire menu system.

DMX

8
16
E 8
E 16

Addr

DMX
VIRT

value

Test

ALL
P/T
Dimm
Blue

Encr

Pan
Tilt

Man

Pan
Tilt

Blue

Ambr
MAG

Dimm
Strb

RLen

Time

ITim

FTim

CTim
BTim

value

P/T

SWAP

InvP

InvT

ON
OFF
ON
OFF

Cue

FLTM

Stor

Mod

Del

PCue
PSEQ

cXX

value

[Enter] = start

[Menu] = stop

MODE

DATA

cXXX

data

value

Sens

Pan
Tilt
RLen

Fixt

STAT
Cal

Modl

LId

pg. 1

model

OK?

scrolls errors or displays OK

Ver
FHrs
Dnld

pg. 2

pg. 1

pg. 2

OK?

DSEQ

OK?

STST
STST
STST

SEQ

ISEQ

MSEQ

Auto

OFF

Ambr
MAG
CMiX
DIFF

DISP

Lights all segments

pg. 1

cue #

ScXX

pg. 2

LAMP

ALL1/ALL2

PT1/PT2/P1/P2/P3/T1/T2/T3

value

ON
OFF

Dim1/Dim2/Dim3/Strb

Bl 1/Bl 2/Bl 3
Amb1/Amb2/Amb3
MAG1/MAG2/MAG3

MiX1/MiX2/MiX3
DiF1/DiF2/DiF3

RTST

Move

Dis

Enab

DIFF

value

CFG

LAMP

POWR

P UP

OFF

L ON
LOFF

C ON

LHrs

# of hours

Strk

# of Strikes

RHrs

OK?

P/T

Move

Enab
Dis

30s

5M
10M
ON

RDef

OK?

DisP

DDir

⇑⇑

⇓⇓

Auto

RLen

RL1/RL2/RL3

Summary of Contents for VL2416

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Page 2: ...32 79 888 1 32 74 291 6 Germany Design Patents No M 98 01 745 4 M 96 04 515 9 M 96 04 514 0 M 94 07 689 8 M 94 02 951 2 M 499 03 583 6 M 498 11 203 9 G 93 12 884 3 Spain Patents No 2 090 191 2 084 289...

Page 3: ...lure 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 p...

Page 4: ...erference to radio communications 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 h...

Page 5: ...res have been designed for use with specific lamp types The VL2416 wash luminaire requires a 1200 Watt short arc lamp Installing another type of lamp may be hazardous 2 Luminaires may be mounted on an...

Page 6: ...tion 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 inju...

Page 7: ...n Lampentyp 1200 Watt short arc lamp bevor Sie die jeweiligen Lampen ersetzen Die Installation eines anderen Lampentyps kann gef hrlich sein 2 Scheinwerfer k nnen auf jeder beliebigen Oberfl che monti...

Page 8: ...lampen erfolgt unter Hochdruck und bei hohen Temperaturen Sollte die Lampe zerbrechen besteht die Gefahr von K rperverletzung bzw von Feuer das von Lampenteilen ausgel st werden kann 4 Tragen Sie beim...

Page 9: ...s pour tre utilis s uniquement avec certaines type de lampes V rifier le type de lampe 1200 Watt short arc lamp avant de remplacer les lampes L installation d un autre type de lampe peut poser un dang...

Page 10: ...raves br lures sur la peau et une inflammation des yeux De plus les lampes arc fonctionnent sous haute tension de tr s hautes temp ratures Si la lampe se casse les particules de la lampe cass e peuven...

Page 11: ...para ser usadas solamente con algunas l mparas Tome nota del tipo de l mpara 1200 Watt short arc lamp antes de reemplazarla Instalaci n de otro tipo de l mpara puede ser peligroso 2 Las luminarias se...

Page 12: ...quemaduras a la piel e inflamaci n a los ojos Adem s las l mparas de arco operan a alta presi n y muy alta temperatura Si la l mpara se rompe puede existir el peligro de lesiones al personal o un inc...

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Page 15: ...Chapter 2 Installation Power and Data Cabling Requirements Power 10 Current vs Voltage 11 Data Cables 11 Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers 12 Male Termination Connector 13 Loopback Connector 13 In...

Page 16: ...omponents Overview 36 Reprogramming Procedure 37 Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire 40 Chapter 4 Menu System Operation What Is the Menu System 44 Controls Operation 44 Display Orientati...

Page 17: ...and Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages 70 Troubleshooting Guide 71 Routine Maintenance Lamp Replacement 74 Front Glass Replacement 76 Cleaning Optical Lenses and Filters 78 Appendix B Technic...

Page 18: ...VARI LITE VL2416 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL xvi 09 Apr 03 02 9661 0001 K Notes...

Page 19: ...d and electronic PDF formats VL2400 Series Wash Luminaire Service Manual 02 9661 0010 Testing Troubleshooting Component Replacement and Illustrated Parts Breakdown Note Performing maintenance procedur...

Page 20: ...ff 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...

Page 21: ...09 Apr 03 3 CHAPTER 1 Description Description Description Description This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components along with a list of accessories which are available Featu...

Page 22: ...color crossfades The mechanism allows independent blue amber and magenta color control An internal mechanical douser which provides intensity control and strobing Zoomable beam spreader mechanism whi...

Page 23: ...Card VL2416 Luminaire Vari Lite Part No Accessory 20 9625 0132 Road Case Plastic two hole 22 9620 0194 Safety Cable Assembly 23 9623 0177 DMX Termination Male Connector Assembly 25 9661 0056 Loopback...

Page 24: ...2 Luminaire Overview Head Assembly Upper Enclosure Truss Hook Assembly Yoke Main Power Switch AC Input Cable Data In Data Thru Bracket Assembly Assembly Hinged Heatsink Assembly to access lamp for re...

Page 25: ...tatus of power and data to the luminaire Figure 1 3 LED Indicators Overview Indicates DC power is being supplied via AC Input when lit Indicates data is being transmitted when flashing Indicates data...

Page 26: ...VARI LITE VL2416 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 8 09 Apr 03 02 9661 0001 K Notes...

Page 27: ...chapter contains instructions 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...

Page 28: ...uired install a new connector meeting your requirements using the following wire color code reference International Harmonized Standard WARNING DO NOT connect to three phase Delta service in countries...

Page 29: ...to ensure a reliable DMX512 system Your cabling should meet the following USITT DMX specification requirements Suitable for use with EIA485 RS485 operation at 250k baud Characteristic impedance 85 15...

Page 30: ...able Pinout Female Conn Table 2 1 Recommended Cable Types Type Pairs Z Jacket AWG Use Temp F Belden Cables 1215A 2 150 PVC 26 IBM Type 6 Office cable 75 1269A 2 100 PTFE 22 Solid High Temp Plenum cabl...

Page 31: ...s 5 pin male XLR connector Two 1 4W 5 120 ohm resistors Note A male termination connector is also available as an accessory from Vari Lite See Replacement Items Accessories on page 5 Loopback Connecto...

Page 32: ...ode or reduce lamp life If touched use alcohol and cotton cloth to thoroughly clean glass portion of lamp To install lamp Step 1 Ensure power is removed from luminaire Step 2 Remove lamp from shipping...

Page 33: ...ts per truss hook bracket are required When attaching more than one point on a single bracket the attach points must be spaced as far apart as possible using the supplied mounting holes Install mounti...

Page 34: ...kets are locked securely Always face brackets in same direction as shown WARNING Ensure that the bracket locking mechanism is fully seated after the bracket is installed on the luminaire Figure 2 4 In...

Page 35: ...a Connect one end of cable to luminaire handle b Loop at least once around truss pipe and attach other end of cable to other handle Step 4 Connect power and data cables according to procedure given i...

Page 36: ...ion for more information To connect power and data Step 1 Connect data cable from console to first luminaire in chain at DATA IN connector Step 2 If required connect additional data cables from DATA T...

Page 37: ...MX defined positions For arc lamp models depending on the luminaire s setting for Lamp Power Up State refer to Menu System Functions on page 49 when power is applied the arc lamp will either a strike...

Page 38: ...l be HOT during lamp operation Wear gloves and or use tools to prevent burns To align lamp for flat field Step 1 Using internal menus select Lamp test to set beam See Menu System chapter on page 43 fo...

Page 39: ...Down button until DMX appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up or Down to until desired mode is reached 8 16 E 8 or E 16 Press Enter to set mode See DMX Modes on page 24 for more information Note Which mod...

Page 40: ...rtuoso starting address Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until ADDR Address appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to access DMX DMX console control or VIRT Virtuoso console cont...

Page 41: ...CHAPTER 3 Operation Operation Operation Operation This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the internal software DMX Modes DMX Mapping Luminai...

Page 42: ...nction DMX Channel Function DMX Channel Intensity 1 Intensity 1 Pan 2 Pan 2 3 Tilt 3 Tilt 4 5 Blue 4 Blue 6 Amber 5 Amber 7 Magenta 6 Magenta 8 Beam 7 Beam 9 Strobe 8 Strobe 10 Rotating Lens 9 Rotatin...

Page 43: ...ap for Strobe Value DMX Value Action 0 0 2 Open 1 3 5 Closed 2 6 7 Slow Random 3 8 10 Med Random 4 11 12 Fast Random 5 100 13 255 Speed Range Table 3 3 DMX Map for Rotating Lens Value DMX 0 255 Wheel...

Page 44: ...0001 K Color Control Blue Amber Magenta Table 3 4 DMX Map for Blue Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Open 100 255 Closed Table 3 5 DMX Map for Amber Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Open 100 255 Closed Table 3 6...

Page 45: ...r storing syntax for your console as well 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...

Page 46: ...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 8 Timing Chan...

Page 47: ...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 1...

Page 48: ...3 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...

Page 49: ...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 1...

Page 50: ...6 168 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...

Page 51: ...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...

Page 52: ...IRE USER S MANUAL 34 09 Apr 03 02 9661 0001 K 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 8 Timing Channels Map...

Page 53: ...example 84 for reset Hold value for 3 seconds 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 valu...

Page 54: ...pported VL Download Program The VL Download exe program allows you to transfer new versions of the operating software bin files to the luminaires via the PC The VL Download exe and current bin files a...

Page 55: ...y selecting from C ProgramFiles Vari Lite VLDownload Program directory Luminaire Software Download window will open Step 6 At Select Comm Port section of window refer to Figure 3 2 on next page select...

Page 56: ...being downloaded matches the one already installed or that the luminaire type does not match If luminaire s green Rx LED does not blink rapidly and its menu does not display blocks this indicates tha...

Page 57: ...appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until Ver appears Press Enter The first half of the version date will be displayed as MM DD YY month day year For example 07 21 02 July 21 2002 Press Up...

Page 58: ...fication requirements Refer to Data Cables on page 11 Loopback and termination connectors are used in this process Refer to Male Termination Connector on page 13 for more information regarding the con...

Page 59: ...nnector etc and ensure ALL cabling is the 5 conductor type Note Without any data connected the normal standby cycle of the Rx LED is 2 sec on 2 sec off Note The number of blocks displayed will be less...

Page 60: ...VARI LITE VL2416 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 42 09 Apr 03 02 9661 0001 K Notes...

Page 61: ...09 Apr 03 43 CHAPTER 4 Menu System Menu System Menu System Menu System This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature Operation Mapping Cues and Sequenc...

Page 62: ...u system is controlled by four buttons These buttons function as follows Menu button Displays the menu or if at first level the current address Enter button Selects the current menu option or stores c...

Page 63: ...System if the luminaire is installed in a hanging position the display read out orientation can be changed so that it still reads from left to right Keep in mind that when the display read out orient...

Page 64: ...ss Up Down arrows to access DisP Display Press Enter Step 4 Press Up Down arrows to select either 30s 30 sec 5M 5 minutes 10M 10 minutes or ON on indefinitely Press Enter to set Decimal Placement A de...

Page 65: ...and Up at the same time Lamp On Pressing Enter and Down at the same time Lamp Off Pressing Menu and Up at the same time Recalibrate Pressing Menu at Power up interrupts calibration See Program Starti...

Page 66: ...cXX cXX cXX cXX value Enter start Menu stop MODE DATA cXXX data value value Sens Pan Tilt RLen Fixt STAT Cal Modl LId pg 1 model OK scrolls errors or displays OK Ver FHrs Dnld pg 2 pg 1 pg 2 OK DSEQ...

Page 67: ...e of Operation Hours Not editable Strk of Lamp Strikes ARC ONLY XXXX of Strikes RHrs Reset Lamp Hour Counter and Lamp Strike Counter OK BulbBulb Voltage Type Incandescent Only P T Pan and Tilt Options...

Page 68: ...Dimmer XXX Data Strb Strobe XXX Data DIFF Diffuser XXX Data RLen Rotating Lens XXX Data Time Timing Data ITim Dimmer Intensity Time XXX X Data FTim Focus Time XXX X Data CTim Color Time XXX X Data BTi...

Page 69: ...x Dimmer Test Dim2 Min Max Dimmer Test Dim3 Dimmer Test Strb Strobe Test Blue Blue Bl 1 Min Max Blue Test Bl 2 Min Max Blue Test Bl 3 Blue Test Ambr Ambr Amb1 Min Max Amber Test Amb2 Min Max Amber Tes...

Page 70: ...6 Test cont Encr Encoders Pan Pan Encoder XXXX Data Tilt Tilt Encoder XXXX Data Sens Sensors Pan Pan EOT Sensor STST Sensor Test in Progress PASS FAIL Tilt Tilt EOT Sensor STST Sensor Test in Progress...

Page 71: ...ime Sets beam time C ON On after Calibration Configures arc luminaire so that lamp will strike after calibration procedure is complete Cal Recalibrate Recalibrates luminaire CFG System Configuration A...

Page 72: ...ntensity Time Sets intensity fade time L ON Lamp is On Configures arc luminaire so that lamp will strike upon power up LAMP Lamp Accesses lamp power up options and information CFG and sets beam for la...

Page 73: ...candescent lamp source voltage input output and current out put information Sens Sensors Accesses sensor choices for diagnostic testing SEQ Sequence Play back Sets sequence playback mode to Individual...

Page 74: ...in each luminaire or replay the cues stored in a master luminaire Playing a cue sequence for all luminaires in the data link is triggered by a master luminaire using the PSEQ Play Sequence command Th...

Page 75: ...defaults Set position Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Man appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until desired parameter appears Press Enter Step 4 Press Up Down arrows to...

Page 76: ...ss Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until PCue appears Press Enter This allows the stored cues to be selected by using Up Down arrows and then played by pressing Enter If there are no stored cues C w...

Page 77: ...if the number of cues is different it will only play as many as each luminaire has stored The follow time is taken from the master luminaire Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Cue ap...

Page 78: ...ink and a male termination connector is required at the last luminaire in the link Refer to page 13 for more information regarding the construction of these connectors Figure 4 6 Test Setup To run tes...

Page 79: ...he 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...

Page 80: ...fferent color mixer positions DiF1 Fast diffusion test from stop to stop DiF2 Slow diffusion test from stop to stop DiF3 Tests different diffusion positions Dim1 Fast dimmer test from full to closed D...

Page 81: ...71 110 255 0 0 0 3 45167 27000 255 128 179 110 255 0 0 0 3 45167 27000 255 255 128 110 255 0 0 0 3 45167 27000 255 255 216 110 110 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 255 128 143 0 110 110 0 0 4 45167 27000 255 128...

Page 82: ...957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 T 1 45167 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 65535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 T 2 45167 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 45167 65535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 T 3 45167 32767 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0...

Page 83: ...0 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Bl 2 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 7 7 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 Bl 3 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 2700...

Page 84: ...MAG2 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 255 0 7 7 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 MAG3 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 200 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 150 0...

Page 85: ...0 0 0 120 100 0 0 2 DiF1 45167 27000 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 DiF2 45167 27000 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 4 5 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 4 5 DiF3 45167 27000 0 245 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4...

Page 86: ...7 27000 0 0 175 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 89 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 216 0 0 0 0 0 3 45167 27000 0 0 231 0 0 0 0 0 6 45167 27000 0 0 240 0 0 0 0 0 6 45167 27000 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 3 Pan and Tilt...

Page 87: ...e This appendix provides instructions for troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance which may be necessary during the life of the luminaire Troubleshooting Routine Maintenance WARNING All mai...

Page 88: ...s STAT 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 B2M1 RLen NoSn Aux Board 2 Motor 1 Rotating...

Page 89: ...Possible Cause and Remedy B2M1 RLen NoSn Aux Board 2 Motor 1 Rotating Lens Sensor Not Found Rotating lens power not connected motor not moving Connect motor power at motor Rotating lens sensor not co...

Page 90: ...pulley is not engaging the EOT sensor Ensure flag is attached to the large pulley Ensure that flag passes through the sensor at a depth sufficient to engage the sensor beam Pan belt disconnected extr...

Page 91: ...ttached to the large pulley Ensure that flag passes through the sensor at a depth sufficient to engage the sensor beam Tilt belt disconnected extremely loose or not installed properly Properly install...

Page 92: ...performing maintenance Parts LAMP 1200 WATT ARC Vari Lite part 71 2528 1200 To remove and replace lamp Step 1 Remove power from luminaire WARNING Lamps will be extremely HOT after operation Allow lam...

Page 93: ...cloth to remove dust and other debris Step 5 Install lamp by pressing firmly into socket Ensure lamp is fully seated in socket with base of lamp against socket base Step 6 Close and latch backcap ass...

Page 94: ...12 ROW LENT Vari Lite part 42 5002 0008 GLASS FRONT VERY WIDE FLOOD BUXOM Vari Lite part 42 5002 0009 To remove and replace front glass Step 1 Remove power from luminaire Step 2 At front ring assembl...

Page 95: ...ire Step 4 Lenticular Glass Only For lenticular style glass align center of large notch in glass with glass holder magnet Use metal object or screwdriver to assist in locating magnet if necessary Figu...

Page 96: ...move power from luminaire before performing maintenance The front lens color filters and reflector may require cleaning after extended use A common glass cleaner can be used along with a soft lint fre...

Page 97: ...controlled SCR dimmer provides intensity control for units with incandescent lamps Beam Size Control Zoomable beam spreader mechanism Rotating Lens Continuous rotatable bi directional indexable front...

Page 98: ...n The luminaire can be mounted and operated in any orientation Photometric VL2416 Wash Luminaire 1200 Watt Short Arc All data taken with a seasoned light source at 20 hours of life Multiply throw dist...

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