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Step 8. Press [OK] to clear the current log file in the luminaire or [ESC] to keep it.
The .csv log file on the USB Flash Drive can be read via any computer system. The file name will be
as follows: 4KSxxxxx.csv (the xxxxx will be the unique luminaire ID of the fixture). Each log file
contains labels and values as shown in Table 5 on page 66.

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Summary of Contents for VL6000 Beam Luminaire

Page 1: ...V ARll llllE VL6000 Beam Luminaire Users Manual...

Page 2: ...Some features may be the result of future software updates VARI LITE automated lighting equipment is made in the USA Please check www philips com entertainmentlighting for latest version Vari Lite ass...

Page 3: ...r 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 containe...

Page 4: ...ions As tested under this standard FCC 47CFR 15B clA CEI Issued 2009 10 01 Title 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B Unintentional Radiators Class A Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to...

Page 5: ...h specific lamp types The VL6000 Beam Luminaire requires a certain type of lamp see Replacement Items Accessories on page 9 for all lamp types Installing another type or unapproved lamp may be hazardo...

Page 6: ...onents 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 inflam...

Page 7: ...ten 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: ...mpe abk hlen wenn Sie diese austauschen 3 Bogenlampen senden ultraviolette Strahlen aus die Hautverbrennungen und Augenentz ndungen verursachen k nnen Der Betrieb von Bogenlampen erfolgt unter Hochdru...

Page 9: ...TE 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 lu...

Page 10: ...inaire est br lante lorqu il est en marche D brancher le courant et attendre que la lampe ait refroidi avant de la remplacer 3 Les lampes arc mettent des rayons ultraviolets pouvant causer de graves b...

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 ins...

Page 12: ...as est n en operaci n la l mpara estar muy caliente Desconecte la energ a y deje que la l mpara se enfr e antes de reemplazarla 3 Las l mparas de arco emiten radiaciones ultravioletas que pueden ocasi...

Page 13: ...FOREWORD 02 9708 0002 27 April 2017 xi...

Page 14: ...VARI LITE VL6000 BEAM LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL xii 27 April 2017 02 9708 0002...

Page 15: ...FOREWORD 02 9708 0002 27 April 2017 xiii Notes...

Page 16: ...ng Requirements Power 14 Current vs Voltage 16 Data Cables 17 Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers 18 Termination Connector 18 Installation Procedures Installing Lamp 19 CAUTIONS WARNINGS 19 Align La...

Page 17: ...Messages 47 Upload Cable Warning Error Message 47 Installing or Updating Luminaire Firmware 48 USB Upload via USB Port 48 Using PEGASUS Uploader 48 Important Notes Warnings 48 Transferring Software Fr...

Page 18: ...rinted Circuit Boards PCBs 69 Troubleshooting Error Messages 70 Troubleshooting Guide 70 Routine Maintenance Lamp Removal and Installation 72 Cautions and Warnings 72 Fixed Color Wheel Filter Removal...

Page 19: ...to read ALL accompanying safety and installation instructions to avoid damage to the product and potential injury to yourself or others This manual covers the following model Notes For complete produc...

Page 20: ...itute for Theatre Technology USITT Recommended Practice for DMX512 A Guide for Users and Installers 2nd edition ISBN 9780955703522 USITT Contact Information USITT 315 South Crouse Avenue Suite 200 Syr...

Page 21: ...chnical 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 was purchased or Con...

Page 22: ...VARI LITE VL6000 BEAM LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 4 27 April 2017 02 9708 0002 Notes...

Page 23: ...IPTION 1 02 9708 0002 27 April 2017 5 CHAPTER 1 Description This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components along with a list of accessories which are available Features Compon...

Page 24: ...ontrol Intensity Control Full field dimming designed for smooth timed fades as well as quick dimming effects Strobe High performance dual blade strobe system capable of ultra fast operation Pan and Ti...

Page 25: ...e ingress of solid foreign objects Second digit Liquid ingress protection The second digit indicates the level of protection that the enclosure provides against harmful ingress of water Cooling Forced...

Page 26: ...irements refer to Figure B 1 on page 81 Warning The luminaire should be positioned so that prolonged staring into the luminaire at a distance closer than 294 m is not expected Control DMX Completely c...

Page 27: ...ps com entertainmentlighting Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 AC Input Connector 1500W MSR Gold Warranty Card Product Registration Product Support Sheet Truss Hook Brackets truss hooks sold separately Included...

Page 28: ...ure Assembly Houses ballast menu system pan motor and AC input connection and DMX512 connections See detail below Yoke Assembly Houses tilt motor and routes cables to from head and enclosure assemblie...

Page 29: ...d cover is held in place with four captive screws and tether Optics Assembly Tilt Lock Pan Lock Gobo Assembly Strobe Assembly Lamp Reflector Assembly CAUTION Pan and tilt locks must be disengaged befo...

Page 30: ...VARI LITE VL6000 BEAM LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 12 27 April 2017 02 9708 0002 Notes...

Page 31: ...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 your system Power...

Page 32: ...owever you will need to purchase or construct a cable appropriate for your application Available power input cables is found in Replacement Items Accessories on page 9 Figure 2 1 Power Connector Depen...

Page 33: ...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 modifies the AC wave form This may...

Page 34: ...nt la source d alimentation avec une taille correcte et le disjoncteur de type et surchargez pas les circuits Note 1500W Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp rated for 1200 1600W operation running at 1500W W...

Page 35: ...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 gener...

Page 36: ...m resistors Note A male termination connector is available as an accessory from Vari Lite See Replacement Items Accessories on page 9 Type Pairs Z Jacket AWG Use Temp F Belden Cables 1215A 2 150 PVC 2...

Page 37: ...inutes after switching off Lampe chaude Le luminaire doit rester en marche pendant 5 minutes apr s avoir teindre la lampe Ne pas ouvrir pendant 5 minutes apr s la coupure Risk of exposure to excessive...

Page 38: ...ld be aligned as illustrated in Figure 2 4 Figure 2 4 Installed Lamp Step 9 Reinstall lamp socket cover Make sure safety tether is completely encapsulated within lamp socket cover Step 10 Disengage ti...

Page 39: ...move Focus to a hard edge Be sure that beam size iris is completely opened Step 4 Using three alignment screws as indicated with Red Arrows in Figure 2 5 adjust hot spot to center of beam Step 5 Check...

Page 40: ...verheating maintain a distance of 8 0mm between lamp and rear aluminum housing as illustrated in Figure 2 6 ATTENTION Pour viter une surchauffe maintenir une distance de 8 0mm entre le lampe et le cou...

Page 41: ...to Truss Hook Hardware by others on page 23 for additional information on two provided truss hook brackets as required as shown in Figure 2 7 Figure 2 7 Truss Hook Installation Note Various types of t...

Page 42: ...oad over a larger surface area To keep the bolt in place The recommended Belleville washer maintains tension in the bolted assembly and prevents it from vibrating loose If a Belleville washer is not a...

Page 43: ...k hardware that locks hook in place e g wing bolt is properly tightened and that luminaire is fully supported Step 3 Attach safety cable as required as follows refer to Figure 2 10 on page 26 a Loop s...

Page 44: ...dictate that the inlet should be closest to the floor and the exhaust should be towards the ceiling This eliminates the possibility of 23 8 60 5 cm 23 8 60 5 cm 24 5 62 2 cm 25 9 65 9 cm NOTE The safe...

Page 45: ...side by side Figure 3 Side Hang Orientation If the luminaires are stacked on top of one another in a side hang a 45 enclosure orientation with the fan inlet closest to the floor is preferred Refer to...

Page 46: ...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 THRU connectors to DATA IN...

Page 47: ...t its home position which positions the pan axis at mid rotation and the head parallel to the yoke with the lens pointing away from the luminaire enclosure or move to its current DMX defined position...

Page 48: ...use Left and Right arrow buttons to set other digits in DMX address Step 6 Once all digits are set in DMX address press OK to set Step 7 DMX will display and is saved Program Starting Address Without...

Page 49: ...e refer to Philips Entertainment Lighting technical notice TN 235 Transportation and Shipping Case Requirements in the Support area of the Vari Lite web site Transportation and Shipping Case Requireme...

Page 50: ...VARI LITE VL6000 BEAM LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 32 27 April 2017 02 9708 0002...

Page 51: ...7 April 2017 33 CHAPTER 3 Operation This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the internal software Color Control Gobos DMX Operation RDM Parame...

Page 52: ...Note the open space will not accommodate a filter Wheel 1 100 Magenta Blue 60 Magenta Flesh Pink 30 Magenta Green Figure 3 1 VL6000 Beam Luminaire Fixed Color Wheel 1 Fixed Color Wheel 2 Fixed Color W...

Page 53: ...Fixed Color Wheel 3 holds six color filters and has one open space as illustrated in Figure 3 2 Note the open space will not accommodate a filter Wheel 3 100 Yellow CTO 60 Yellow Meadow Green 30 Yell...

Page 54: ...s may damage gobo assembly and will void the luminaire warranty Note For all available patterns and their associated numbers refer to VARI IMAGE System page on the Vari Lite web site or contact your l...

Page 55: ...ad Table 1 Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Standard Effects and Positions Position Gobo Gobo Part Number 0 Open None None 1 Circle of Ovals 41 9708 6011 2 Medium Triangle 41 9708 4009 3 Chopped 41 9708 4428 4 T...

Page 56: ...240 5 Tilt Low Byte 6 Edge 0 255 0 100 0 8 bit linear control of edge functions 7 Color Wheels Macro Presets 0 255 0 100 0 8 bit linear control of all three Color Wheel Presets Macros See Channel 8 fo...

Page 57: ...f Color Wheel 3 0 5 Linear Movement using shortest quickest path 6 10 Linear Movement using normal longest path 11 15 Wheel Spin Forward Fast to Slow 16 20 Wheel Spin STOP 21 25 Wheel Spin Reverse Slo...

Page 58: ...o fastest DMX 255 22 Strobe Control 0 255 0 100 0 Control Channel for strobing functions 0 5 Open 6 10 Closed 11 15 Normal Strobe 16 20 Random Strobe 21 25 Random Sync 26 255 Reserved Values 23 Lumina...

Page 59: ...functioning until either a Full Luminaire ReCal command or Lamp ON command is sent When in the shutdown state the luminaires menu will display SHUTDOWN Note The luminaire s cooling fans will continue...

Page 60: ...Beam Luminaire 0x0100 Table 4 VL6000 Beam Luminaire RDM UID UID MSB of ESTA 56H LSB of ESTA 4CH MSB of Serial Second Byte of Serial Third Byte of Serial LSB of Serial Table 5 VL6000 Beam Luminaire RDM...

Page 61: ...512 Setup DMX_PERSONALITY 0x00E0 DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION 0x00E1 DMX_START_ADDRESS 0x00F0 SLOT_INFO 0x0120 SLOT_DESCRIPTION 0x0121 DEFAULT_SLOT_VALUE 0x0122 Category Sensors 0x02xx SENSOR_DEFINITIO...

Page 62: ...P 0x0602 REAL_TIME_CLOCK 0x0603 Category Control 0x10xx IDENTIFY_DEVICE 0x1000 RESET_DEVICE 0x1001 POWER_STATE 0x1010 PERFORM_SELFTEST 0x1020 SELF_TEST_DESCRIPTION 0x1021 Table 5 VL6000 Beam Luminaire...

Page 63: ...VARI LITE USB Upload Cable 25 9600 0001 Computer Requirements PC running Windows Although the programming kit software is not directly compatible with Macintosh computers it does run with some Windows...

Page 64: ...ld separately into a USB 2 0 compatible port on your computer WARNING Do not use a USB hub always connect directly to a USB port on your computer Step 6 When prompted by Windows for upload cable USB d...

Page 65: ...ver as described in Installing PEGASUS Software If either of the these do not resolve the error message you may have a defective Upload Cable Contact customer service at 1 214 647 7880 or entertainmen...

Page 66: ...download progress Note To determine software version at luminaire see Verify software version at luminaire on page 50 Using PEGASUS Uploader When luminaires are data linked together you can program up...

Page 67: ...vigate to folder where Vari Lite firmware was extracted a Click on any file in folder b Click Open button on bottom of screen Step 7 Click on bin file for luminaire to be updated for example VL6000_10...

Page 68: ...all other USITT DMX specification requirements Refer to Data Cables on page 17 A DMX termination connector is used in this process Refer to page 18 for more information regarding the construction of t...

Page 69: ...ixture appears Press OK Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until Version appears Press OK The first half of the version will be displayed as a date MM DD YY For example 03 18 17 March 18 2017 Press Enter to...

Page 70: ...VARI LITE VL6000 BEAM LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 52 27 April 2017 02 9708 0002...

Page 71: ...MENU SYSTEM 4 02 9708 0002 27 April 2017 53 CHAPTER 4 Menu System This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature Menu Operation Self Tests USB Logging...

Page 72: ...the Menu Display available at the enclosure input panel If there are multiple luminaires in a system any settings or changes would need to be made at each LCD Menu as desired Menu Controls The menu sy...

Page 73: ...3 Use four Arrow buttons to navigate through the various options and settings Step 4 Once menu item is reached press OK to access the menu item parameters Step 5 Make changes to parameters as desired...

Page 74: ...at all times and displays luminaire operational information of the luminaire The Status Bar contains the following information LAMP indicates current lamp state ON or OFF SHDN indicates shutdown time...

Page 75: ...XXX Value Notes CTG Cloaked Transition Generator Factory default setting Channel and Dimmer information displayed simultaneously Reboots entire fixture including processor Configure Pan Tilt Movement...

Page 76: ...Running GOBO 1 TEST Running IRIS TEST Running EDGE TEST Running FROST TEST Manual Intensity Pan Tilt Edge Programming Control Color Presets CTG Color Wheel 1 Col Wheel 1 Control Color Wheel 2 Col Whe...

Page 77: ...XX Cumulative of Lamp Strikes Reset Lamp Hours Resets Lamp Hour Counter Are you sure Resets Lamp Hour Counter to 0000 Confirmation that reset has been executed Pan Tilt Pan and Tilt Options Movement P...

Page 78: ...Color Wheel 2 Ctrl Value Ch 13 Color Wheel 3 XXX Value Ch 14 Color Wheel 3 Ctrl Value Ch 15 Gobo Whl 1 XXX Value Ch 16 Gobo 1 Indx High XXX Value Ch 17 Gobo 1 Indx Low XXX Value Ch 18 Gobo 1 Ctrl XXX...

Page 79: ...e Version Date Time Crossload Complete Service For use by authorized service technicians only Diagnostics Fan Check Board Check Sensor Check Debug USB Update OS List of Files OR No Card Inserted Log F...

Page 80: ...olor Wheel 1 Color Wheel 2 Color Wheel 3 Gobo 1 Iris Frost Running ALL TEST Running PAN TILT TEST Running DIMMER TEST Running STROBE TEST Running COL WHL 1 TEST Running COL WHL 2 TEST Running COL WHL...

Page 81: ...Functions on page 59 for a complete list of test parameters which can be chosen Step 4 Press OK to run test Step 5 Press ESC to stop test at any time Note Connected luminaires may not respond on the...

Page 82: ...lor Wheel 3 Running COL WHL 3 TEST Gobo 1 Running GOBO 1 TEST Iris Running IRIS TEST Edge Running EDGE TEST Frost Running FROST TEST USB Logging The VL6000 Beam Luminaire stores error messages in a lo...

Page 83: ...og file in the luminaire or ESC to keep it The csv log file on the USB Flash Drive can be read via any computer system The file name will be as follows 4KSxxxxx csv the xxxxx will be the unique lumina...

Page 84: ...1 6 2015 Current software version loaded in the fixture DMX Map 16 bit Current DMX mode setting 16 bit Swap Pan Tilt No Current pan and tilt setting Invert Pan No Current pan operation setting Invert...

Page 85: ...which may be necessary during the life of the luminaire Equipment Handling Troubleshooting Routine Maintenance WARNING All maintenance procedures are to be performed with power completely removed fro...

Page 86: ...traviolet radiation Do not operate without complete lamp enclosure in place or when lens is damaged Risque d exposition aux rayonnements ultraviolets excessifs Ne pas faire fonctionner sans le bo tier...

Page 87: ...t shows up later as an intermittent problem or severely reduces the life of the component All VARI LITE equipment uses solid state electronics and appropriate precautions to protect them should be obs...

Page 88: ...ubleshooting Guide If a problem is suspected first try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message The chart below provides possible causes and remedies for various error messages and or sy...

Page 89: ...voltage check input power must be 200 to 240 VAC Fan failure check head and enclosure fans for proper operation n a Luminaire behaves oddly DMX Map Not Matched Console library not set correctly check...

Page 90: ...k of exposure to excessive ultraviolet radiation Do not operate without complete lamp enclosure in place or when lens is damaged Risque d exposition aux rayonnements ultraviolets excessifs Ne pas fair...

Page 91: ...ocket Lamp base should be aligned as illustrated in Figure A 3 Figure A 3 Installed Lamp Step 10 Reinstall lamp socket cover Make sure safety tether is completely encapsulated within lamp socket cover...

Page 92: ...e gobo assembly and will void the luminaire warranty WARNING Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely before performing this procedure To remove and replace rotating gobos St...

Page 93: ...lass Figure A 5 Rotating Gobo Wheel Gobo Installation Step 5 To install new gobo a Align flat of glass to flat in carrier b Replace spring Ends of spring should be on carrier flat Confirm that all cor...

Page 94: ...6 or Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Standard Gobo Load on page 37 Step 6 After gobo is installed reinstall head cover s Rotating Gobo Assembly Rotating Gobo Wheel Assembly Align gobo flat with carrier flat Gob...

Page 95: ...may damage or remove the optical coating CAUTION Take special care when cleaning the front lens and reflectors Failure to do so can damage the IP22 rated seals and affect the alignment of the optics...

Page 96: ...ary reflector One of the spider legs aligns with the V in the logo at the center of the secondary reflector The leg must install in the slot centered between the yokes See Figure A 8 for correct align...

Page 97: ...ens There are three tabs inside the front lens Figure A 9 shows the correct alignment of the front lens Ensure that the tabs do not rest on top of the spider assembly legs CORRECT ALIGNMENT INCORRECT...

Page 98: ...e the filter in installed inside the cover Make sure the gasket on the front lens is tucked inside this cover and not rolled If gasket comes loose from cover it should be replaced Step 4 Install head...

Page 99: ...d colors allow for limited color mixing which can be easily accessed from the console Rotating Gobo Wheel One gobo wheel to offer seven rotatable indexable gobo positions and one open position Edge an...

Page 100: ...anty Edge and Pattern Focus Variable beam focus to soften edges of gobos Source 1500W Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp running at 1500W Reflector Precision faceted elliptical glass reflector system with...

Page 101: ...riods of time Users should check for water inside the fixture after exposure to water Note This fixture is ONLY rated IP22 ONLY when hanging or sitting with the enclosure oriented no more that 15 from...

Page 102: ...LCD with battery powered control Mounting Position The luminaire can be mounted and operated in any orientation For spacing requirements refer to Figure B 1 on page 82 CAUTION Table B 2 IP Rating Seco...

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