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Luminaire hanging orientation is usually denoted on a lighting plot. A
lighting plot is created in advance and represents the stage setup and
desired location and orientation of luminaires. Hand templates and elec-
tronic CAD templates are available from Vari-Lite for the purpose of
creating lighting plot diagrams.
Luminaires and repeaters are generally hung from pipes or trusses, and
suspended above the object of illumination. Ensure that minimum distance
safety requirements are observed. The minimum distance symbol can be
found on the input rating label of luminaires and specifies the minimum
safe distance from the front lens to a lighted object.
Luminaire input (pigtail) cables are used as reference points when hanging
instruments. The hanging orientation of the luminaire on the truss or pipe
determines which direction the luminaire will initially move from the
luminaire zero position when the pan and tilt controls are manipulated from
the console. All luminaires move to their zero position when they finish
calibration (head and yokes half-way between stops). The input cables
should have an order: all pointed stage left or stage right, or downstage
luminaires one way and upstage luminaire the other. This allows the lumi-
naires to move in a like manner when all luminaires are selected and
moved at the same time.
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Normally, VL5 luminaires are hung
with the truss hook attached to a single
pipe. The hook fits securely on any
pipe with an outer diameter between 1
and 2 inches (25.40 to 50.80 mm).
The use of square pipe is not recom-
mended. Other types of truss pipe and
hanging devices can be accommodated if required. Contact your local
Product Support provider for additional information.
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