Vari Lite VL500 Wash Luminaires User Manual Download

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PDATING

OFTWARE

02.9685.0001 0

01-March-2006

Updating Software

Reprogramming Luminaires

In some cases, it may be desirable to upgrade the luminaire’s operating software. This process requires
a PC,

VLDownload.exe

, .bin files and the Luminaire Programming Kit (28.9661.0054).

Components Overview

Computer Requirements

•

PC running Windows 95/98, Windows NT (4.0 or higher), Windows 2000, or Windows XP.
(Program is not compatible with Macintosh computers.)

•

Serial (DB9 connector) communication port. (RS-232 only, USB not supported.)

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 are available from the

Product Downloads page at www.vari-lite.com. Instructions for installing the program on your PC are
also available on the Product Downloads page.

Luminaire Programming Kit

The luminaire programming kit allows you to connect your PC to the luminaire chain in order to
update software.
Luminaire Programming Kit (28.9661.0054) components:
•

6-Ft. Serial Straight Thru DB9M-F Cable (46.6033.0006)

•

RS-232 to RS-485 Interface Converter (46.6036.0001)

•

6-Ft. RJ45 to 5-Pin Female XLR Cable (25.9661.0055)

Summary of Contents for VL500 Wash Luminaires

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Page 2: ...690 33 385 4 37 89 166 9 37 68 727 1 37 51 804 6 37 50 201 8 35 87 270 5 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...

Page 3: ...tered 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 shipp...

Page 4: ...cations 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 her own expense Declaration...

Page 5: ...th specific lamp types The VL500 wash luminaire requires a certain type of lamp see Replacement Items Accessories on page 6 for all Series 500TM wash lamps Installing another type of lamp may be hazar...

Page 6: ...iation 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 in...

Page 7: ...hten Sie auf den Lampentyp bevor Sie die jeweiligen Lampen ersetzen Die Installation eines anderen Lampentyps kann gef hrlich sein 2 Scheinwerfer k nnen auf jeder beliebigen Oberfl che montiert werden...

Page 8: ...nlampen 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 bei...

Page 9: ...ITE ont t con us pour tre utilis s uniquement avec certaines type de lampes V rifier le type de lampe avant de remplacer les lampes L installation d un autre type de lampe peut poser un danger 2 Les l...

Page 10: ...graves 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 peuve...

Page 11: ...sido dise adas para ser usadas solamente con algunas l mparas Tome nota del tipo de l mpara antes de reemplazarla Instalaci n de otro tipo de l mpara puede ser peligroso 2 Las luminarias se pueden in...

Page 12: ...as 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 i...

Page 13: ...FOREWORD 02 9685 0001 0 01 March 2006 xi...

Page 14: ...VARI LITE VL500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL xii 01 March 2006 02 9685 0001 0...

Page 15: ...e 9 Data Cables 11 Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers 12 Termination Connector 13 Installation Procedures Installing Lamp 14 Hanging the Luminaire 15 Floor Mounting the Luminaire 17 Connecting Data...

Page 16: ...Chapter 4 Menu System Menu Operation What Is the Menu System 42 Default State 43 Shortcuts 43 Lamp Hours Progress Bar Arc Models Only 44 Menu System Overview 45 Menu System Functions 46 Function Defi...

Page 17: ...Analog Multiplex Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers Controllers A copy of Recommended Practice for Model Part Number Source Comments VL500 Wash Luminaire 20 9685 0001 Tungsten 120V or 230V Standa...

Page 18: ...roduct training or technical service our full time staff 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...

Page 19: ...02 9685 0001 0 01 March 2006 3 CHAPTER 1 Description This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components along with a list of accessories which are available Features Components...

Page 20: ...ependant upon lens type VL500D 12 5 to 20 dependant upon lens type VL500A 7 5 to 16 5 dependant upon lens type Beam Control VL500 and VL500D luminaires only 16 radially mounted diffuser planes to cont...

Page 21: ...ik PowerCon AC Input Connector Series 500 Wash CD ROM User s Manual Unpack Quick Start Guide Warranty Card Product Registration Product Support Sheet Lamp VL500A Wash Luminaires External Arc Ballast B...

Page 22: ...naire Programming XLR5 Kit 42 9685 0201 Clear Lens VNSP 42 9685 0207 Stipple Lens NSP Standard with Fixture 42 9685 0203 8 Row Lenticular Lens MFL 42 9685 0206 10 Row Lenticular Lens MFL 42 9685 0204...

Page 23: ...tions 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 your system Power and Da...

Page 24: ...AC input cable may require a different connector If required install a new connector meeting your requirements using the following wire color code reference International Harmonized Standard WARNING D...

Page 25: ...ge 230V Version Table 2 1 VL500 Wash Luminaire Current vs Voltage 120V 1200W Lamp Voltage 60Hz Total Luminaire Current Motor Lamp Current Motor Current Lamp Current 90V 15 8A 2 5A 13 4A 100V 14 3A 2 3...

Page 26: ...Current vs Voltage 700W Arc Lamp Normal Mode 230V 5 4A 240V 5 2A Voltage 60Hz Current 90V 8 6A 100V 7 8A 110V 7 1A 120V 6 5A 130V 6 0A 140V 5 6A 180V 4 3A 190V 4 1A 200V 3 9A 210V 3 7A 220V 3 6A 230V...

Page 27: ...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 gene...

Page 28: ...mp 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...

Page 29: ...t the signal at certain line lengths resulting in errors The terminator is also necessary for software downloads and running tests on multiple luminaires To construct your own connector you will need...

Page 30: ...life If touched use alcohol and cotton cloth to thoroughly clean glass portion of lamp To install lamp if applicable Step 1 Ensure power is removed from luminaire Step 2 Remove lamp from shipping box...

Page 31: ...ed If mounting method does not use truss hooks two attachment points per luminaire are required Install mounting hardware Step 1 Install truss hooks directly to the luminaire base foot as required Fig...

Page 32: ...ing bolt is properly tightened and that luminaire is fully supported Step 3 Attach safety cable as required as follows a Connect end of cable to luminaire cable mounting hole on front of foot b Loop a...

Page 33: ...e is flat and sturdy Be sure to leave enough space around the luminaire to allow proper uninterrupted airflow for cooling and movement See Hanging Dimensions and Clearances on page 17 Connecting Data...

Page 34: ...inaires and other devices on the same DMX chain may not function properly without termination Figure 2 5 Data Link Step 4 Connect AC Input Cable connector to power input source Step 5 Dress AC input a...

Page 35: ...l internal mechanisms also move to their home or DMX defined positions Arc Models Only Subsequently depending on the luminaire s setting for Lamp Power Up State refer to Menu Operation on page 42 when...

Page 36: ...address Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Address appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to scroll to starting address Step 4 Press Enter to set Program Starting Address Wit...

Page 37: ...ng boxes The Pan should be set to 50 or a DMX value of 128 The Tilt should be set to 50 or a DMX value of 128 All Colors and Diffuser Glass should be set to 100 or a DMX value of 255 On Arc units Dimm...

Page 38: ...VARI LITE VL500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 22 01 March 2006 02 9685 0001 0 Notes...

Page 39: ...2006 23 CHAPTER 3 Operation This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the internal software Color Control DMX Operation DMX Mapping Luminaire T...

Page 40: ...e CYM Crossfade Color Mixing The color mixing mechanism is made up of two individual color bulkheads that contain Cyan Yellow and Magenta CYM These color mixing bulkheads are comprised of 16 radially...

Page 41: ...ses the timing channel value to calculate a smooth continuous movement for a given time and transition Console Timing The Console calculates the time duration between the DMX increments to be sent for...

Page 42: ...Control Beam Diffuser Depending on lens used Table 3 1 DMX Map For CYM Crossfade Color Mixing Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Open White 100 255 Closed Full Saturation Table 3 2 DMX Map For Dimmer Value DM...

Page 43: ...uding color and diffuser 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 timin...

Page 44: ...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 4 9 23 4 6 24 4 8 10 25...

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Page 50: ...cal keypad is required for sending values An encoder or fader does not allow for a snap value change which is required to affect the control functions Step 3 Set control channel value to zero This mus...

Page 51: ...not supported 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 f...

Page 52: ...rams list or by selecting C ProgramFiles Vari Lite VLDownload Program from directory Luminaire Software Download window will open Step 6 At Select Comm Port section of window refer to Figure 3 4 on ne...

Page 53: ...e The History section of the window shows what specific types of luminaire software have been downloaded since the beginning of the session window will reset once the program is closed and re opened L...

Page 54: ...data linked together refer to Connecting Data and Power on page 17 however a maximum of 32 luminaires can be updated at once Hardware Requirements Data cables used in this process must have two twist...

Page 55: ...software version Step 7 Once download is complete luminaire will automatically recalibrate Once recalibration is complete reset recalibrate again luminaire Verify software version at luminaire Step 1...

Page 56: ...VARI LITE VL500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 40 01 March 2006 02 9685 0001 0 Notes...

Page 57: ...02 9685 0001 0 01 March 2006 41 CHAPTER 4 Menu System This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature Menu Operation Self Tests...

Page 58: ...ivation such as ON OFF Press Enter to store the value or select an action Some of the softkey buttons offered are Menu button Displays the menu or if at first level the current address Can also enable...

Page 59: ...ration is to display the DMX address After 10 seconds of inactivity at the display it will change to the default state After longer periods of inactivity the backlight in the menu display will switch...

Page 60: ...actual lamp hours used please read the note below Note 750 hours is the default setting for the Lamp Hours Progress Bar However the scale of the progress bar is user definable by adjusting Warning Ho...

Page 61: ...e Magenta Yellow Cyan Diffuser Dimmer Tilt Pan Pan Tilt All Seq Cal ON OK XX XX XX Mode Extended 16 Bit Easy 8 Bit Speed Mode A Mode B Fan Mode Auto Off Lamp Normal Lamp Saver Levels Pan 1 Pan 2 Tilt...

Page 62: ...W LAMP CNFIRM 575 Normal Turbo Lamp Saver 700W LAMP CNFIRM 700 Normal Lamp Saver Dimmer External External Dimmer 230V Internal Dimmer Voltage Setting For use with the Internal 230V IGBT Dimmer Only 12...

Page 63: ...up Linear Standard linear dimming curve Square Law IES square wave sine dimming curve JATET A Japanese JATET A dimming curve JATET B Japanese JATET B dimming curve Pan Tilt Pan and Tilt Options Movem...

Page 64: ...StatusStatus Error Display Scrolls error messages or displays OK Re Cal Recalibrate OK Lum Id Luminaire ID XXXX Luminaire ID Number Version Software Version XX XX XX Version Date Fixt Hrs Fixture Hou...

Page 65: ...lor System Yellow 1 Yellow 2 Yellow 3 Magenta Magenta Color System Magenta 1 Magenta 2 Magenta 3 Encoder Encoder Allows hand movement to check values Pan Value Displays encoder value Tilt Value Displa...

Page 66: ...s Accesses functions for setting luminaire starting address in DMX DMX controlled systems ALL SEQ All Sequence Performs all tests in sequential order Arc 575W Arc Lamp Sets luminaire for 575W or 700W...

Page 67: ...Drive Option Sets the luminaire to decreased lamp drive to prolong lamp life Lamp Type Lamp Options For accessing lamp options and configuration Config or for Setup to set lamp type Lamp OFF Lamp Off...

Page 68: ...nd lamp used in luminaire Square Law Square Law Dimming Curve Selects IES standard sine wave type dimmer curve operation Status Status Error Display Provides the status of the fixture Fixture and any...

Page 69: ...sting in groups only test same Lamp Type luminaires for example VL500A wash 575W arc with other VL500A wash 575W arc lights VL500 wash 120V 1200W tungsten wash with other VL500 wash 120V 1200W tungste...

Page 70: ...il Pan Tilt appears Press Enter Step 4 Movement will be displayed Press Enter Step 5 Use Up Down arrows to select Enable or Disable Press Enter to select Diagnostic Tests The following diagnostic test...

Page 71: ...for performing routine maintenance which may be necessary during the life of the luminaire Routine Maintenance WARNING All maintenance procedures are to be performed with power removed from the lumina...

Page 72: ...on Step 4 At backcap assembly open latch and swing open back of luminaire Figure A 1 Replacing Lamp WARNING Wear cotton gloves or other covering while servicing lamp Touching lamp glass with bare fing...

Page 73: ...latch back of luminaire Step 10 Disengage service tilt lock to allow luminaire head to move freely Step 11 If required reset lamp hour counter as follows Refer to Menu System Functions chapter on pag...

Page 74: ...SS FRONT VERY WIDE FLOOD BUXOM Vari Lite part 42 9685 0205 To remove and replace front glass Step 1 Remove power from luminaire Step 2 At front ring assembly open latch and swing open Figure A 2 Repla...

Page 75: ...led curve out convex In tungsten fixtures VL500TM VL500DTM and VL500 80VTM Wash Clear and Stipple lenses may be installed curve in concave and all Lenticular 8 Row 10 Row and 12 Row and Buxom lenses m...

Page 76: ...ning after extended use FRONT LENS Use a common glass cleaner along with a soft lint free cloth to clean the front lens OPTICS COLOR FILTERS Use Acetone or Isopropyl Alcohol along with a soft lint fre...

Page 77: ...en models offer an optional integral dimmer or may be dimmed with a customer supplied external dimmer Arc models contain an internal mechanical douser Beam Control In all models a selection of six eas...

Page 78: ...Factory lens is a stipple Accepts standard Par 64 cover lenses optional Clear 8 Row Lenticular 10 Row Lenticular 12 Row Lenticular and Buxom Model Lamp Color Temperature VL500 120V Tungsten 120V 1200W...

Page 79: ...elected Mounting Position The luminaire can be mounted and operated in any orientation Model Lamp Operating Voltage VL500 Tungsten 120V 1200W 90 120VAC 50 60Hz Tungsten 230V 1000W 216 230VAC 50 60Hz V...

Page 80: ...x measured at 3 149 meters Beam Angle degrees Field Angle degrees Clear 5 472 322 260 3 020 32 489 5 12 5 Stipple 5 179 155 261 1 455 15 652 8 5 18 5 1200W 80V Tungsten Lamp 3200K Color Temperature Le...

Page 81: ...etric continued 700W Arc Lamp 7200K Color Temperature Lens Lumens CANDELA cd Foot Candles measured at 124 inches Lux measured at 3 149 meters Beam Angle degrees Field Angle degrees Clear 15 441 1 941...

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