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CHANNEL REQUIREMENTS
DMX512 CHANNELS
16-Bit Mode (default)
16
**DMX terminator required for last fixture on DMX line.
Data In
Termination**
Data Thru
AC In
AC In
AC In
Data Thru
DESCRIPTION
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23 Channels
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.
AVERTISSEMENT
: Il est de la responsibilité de l’utilisateur de
protéger adéquatement la source d’alimentation avec une taille correcte et le disjoncteur de type et surchargez
pas les circuits.*
TABLE 1. CURRENT VS. VOLTAGE (1500W LAMP*)
AC VOLTAGE
@60HZ
TOTAL LUMINAIRE CURRENT
(MOTOR + LAMP CURRENT
200V
10.5A
210V
10.1A
220V
9.7A
230V
9.3A
240V
8.9A
NOTE
: *1500W Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp (rated for 1200-1600W operation) running at 1500W.
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.
CONNECTING DATA AND POWER
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 connectors of
remaining luminaires in link.
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.
