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QUICK START GUIDE

For single-phase power at 208

240V RMS:

For three-phase power at 208V RMS:

CONNECTION

PIN

CONNECTION

PIN

AC neutral

X

Phase 1

X

AC line

Y

Phase 2

Y

Ground (earth)

G

Ground (earth)

G

WARNING!

  It is not recommended to 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 mis-operation and/
or failure and may void the luminaire’s warranty. 

CURRENT VS. VOLTAGE

AC POWER OPERATION

When connected to an AC source, the unit operates on 120 to 240 volts AC (

±

10%, auto-ranging). The luminaire 

contains an auto-ranging power supply. Each luminaire can draw up to 1000 Watts. 

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.

POWER REQUIREMENTS*

VOLTAGE

POWER

CURRENT

CAPACITANCE

108V at 60Hz

1131W

10.52A

0.995pF

120V at 60Hz

1122W

9.405A

0.993pF

230V at 50Hz

1088W

4.853A

0.975pF

264V at 50Hz

1083W

4.243A

0.967pF

*Standard AC power distribution from 120-240 V, 50/60Hz

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.

X

Y

G

X

Y

G

DMX 512

(from console

or control device)

DMX 512

(out from first to

second luminaire)

DMX 512

(out to the next

luminaire or DMX512

controlled device)

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