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                     PLATINUM BX™ User Manual Ver. 1

 

INFORMATION - Time Information - Current Time 

Displays fixture run time from last power ON. 
The counter is reset after each time the fixture is powered OFF. 

INFORMATION - Time Information - Total Run Time

 

Displays fixture total run time. 

INFORMATION - Time Information - Last Run Time 

Displays fixture run time for a given period of time (i.e. rental period). 
This counter can be reset. 

INFORMATION - Time Information - Lamp Hours 

Displays lamp total run time. 
This counter should be reset at each lamp change. 

INFORMATION - Time Information - Lamp Off Time 

Displays lamp run time from the last power ON. 
This counter is automatically reset after each time the lamp is powered ON. 

INFORMATION - Time Information - LastRun Password 

Display the fixture timer password.

 (038)

 

INFORMATION - Time Information - Clear Last Run

 

Resets the last run time of the fixture. 

INFORMATION - Time Information - LampTime Password 

Displays the lamp timer password.

 (038)

 

INFORMATION - Time Information - Clear Lamp Time

 

Resets the run time of the lamp. 

INFORMATION - Temperature Information - Head Temperature

 

Displays temperature of the fixture. 

INFORMATION - Ethernet IP

 

Displays Ethernet IP address of the fixture. 

INFORMATION - Software Version 

Displays software version of the fixture. 

INFORMATION - Error Info 

Displays last 10 Error Records of the fixture. 

Содержание PLATINUM BX

Страница 1: ...PLATINUM BX user manual E L A TI ON PLATINUM BX user manual ...

Страница 2: ...e companies ELATION PROFESSIONAL and all affiliated companies hereby disclaim any and all liabilities for property equipment building and electrical damages injuries to any persons and direct or indirect economic loss associated with the use or reliance of any information contained within this document and or as a result of the improper unsafe insufficient and negligent assembly installation riggi...

Страница 3: ...nty 6 Safety Instructions 7 General Guidelines 8 Discharge Lamp Warning 9 Fixture Overview 10 Lamp Installation Instructions 11 Fixture Installation 20 Understanding DMX 23 Fixture Menu 27 DMX Channel Functions And Values 39 Error Codes 44 Cleaning and Maintenance 46 Technical Specifications 47 Optional Accessories 50 ...

Страница 4: ...ng the PLATINUM BX by Elation Professional Every PLATINUM BX has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping If the carton appears to be damaged carefully inspect your unit for damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit have arrived intact In the event damage h...

Страница 5: ...whether under warranty or not must be freight pre paid and accompany a return authorization R A number The R A number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package A brief description of the problem as well as the R A number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping container If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your proof of purc...

Страница 6: ...aser by Elation Professional if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the product instructions guidelines and or user manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include any maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the periods as specified above Elation Professional will replace defective parts at its expense and will absorb all expen...

Страница 7: ...scribed in this manual Only qualified and certified personnel should perform installation of this fixture and only the original rigging parts brackets included with this fixture should be used for installation Any modifications will void the original manufactures warranty and increase the risk of damage and or personal injury Never look directly into the light source of this fixture to prevent ris...

Страница 8: ...acent surfaces Be sure no air ventilation slots are blocked DO NOT attempt installation and or operation without knowledge how to do so DO NOT permit operation by persons who are not qualified to operate this type of fixture Most damages are the result of operations by nonprofessionals Consistent operational breaks may ensure the fixture will function properly for many years to come DO NOT shake f...

Страница 9: ...e lamp the lamp MAY EXPLODE DURING PROLONGED EXTENSIVE USE This risk is increased with age added care is encouraged when dealing with older lamps Thus the lamp must always be replaced at the end of their recommended duty cycle Extreme caution should be used when operating this or any fixture fitted with a gas discharge lamp U V R A D I A T I O N N O T I C E This fixture emits intense UV radiation ...

Страница 10: ... V I E W 1 LED Assembly 2 Carrying Handle s 3 LCD Menu Function Display 4 LEFT Button 5 DOWN Button 6 ENTER Button 7 RIGHT Button 8 MODE ESC Button 9 UP Button 10 Lamp Access Cover Panel 11 RJ45 Input 12 RJ45 Output 13 5pin DMX Input 14 5pin DMX Output 15 powerCON Input 16 powerCON Output 17 Fuse ...

Страница 11: ... WITHIN 300 HOUR of the 1 500 HOUR RATED LIFE WILL CAUSE THE FIXTURE TO AUTOMATICALLY SHUT DOWN At 1 500 Hours the LCD control display will begin to flash Replace The Lamp and the lamp will flicker for the first five minutes of operation At this point the lamp has reached the maximum rated life and should be replaced immediately After the lamp has flickered for about five minutes it should strike ...

Страница 12: ...your hands will shorten the life of the lamp Always disconnect the fixture s main power supply before replacing lamp Allow fixture to cool for at least 15 minutes before attempting any type of service Make sure ALL covers panels are replaced secured before operating the fixture to prevent any risk and or damage to eye retina from UV Radiation exposure LAMP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1 Place fixture on...

Страница 13: ... g h t i n g c o m 13 PLATINUM BX User Manual Ver 1 LAMP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE continued 2 Using two fingers unlock the retention clips and then gently unseat the lamp from the retention bracket and move the lamp towards you ...

Страница 14: ...w w w e l a t i o n l i g h t i n g c o m 14 PLATINUM BX User Manual Ver 1 LAMP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE continued 3 Gently remove 2 Wires connected to spade terminals on base of lamp ...

Страница 15: ...w w w e l a t i o n l i g h t i n g c o m 15 PLATINUM BX User Manual Ver 1 LAMP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE continued 4 Gently remove the lamp from the fixture ...

Страница 16: ...l Ver 1 LAMP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE continued 5 Insert new lamp into back of fixture and gently attach 2 Wires to spade terminals on the base of the lamp 6 Gently position the new lamp into the retention bracket making sure the lamp is seated correctly as it was before ...

Страница 17: ...w w w e l a t i o n l i g h t i n g c o m 17 PLATINUM BX User Manual Ver 1 LAMP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE continued 7 Lock both retention clips into place and make lamp is securely positioned ...

Страница 18: ...w w w e l a t i o n l i g h t i n g c o m 18 PLATINUM BX User Manual Ver 1 LAMP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE continued 8 Replace the rear cover plate and secure 3 screws marked A B and C ...

Страница 19: ...ggle to Time Information 3 Press UP or DOWN to toggle to LampTime Password and press ENTER Then press UP or DOWN to enter the reset pass code 038 and press ENTER to confirm The display will automatically revert to LampTime Password next press UP or DOWN to toggle down to Clean Lamp Time 4 Press ENTER and select ON The lamp timer has now been reset press MODE ESC to exit the menu and return to the ...

Страница 20: ...protection mount the fixture in areas outside walking paths seating areas or in areas were unauthorized personnel might reach the fixture Ambient operating temperature range for this fixture is 14 to 113 F 10 to 45 C Do not use the fixture under or above this temperature Before mounting the fixture to any surface make sure the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the weight ...

Страница 21: ...odic safety inspection of all installation material and the device If you lack these qualifications do not attempt the installation yourself Improper installation can result in bodily injury Fixture is fully operational in the specific mounting positions as illustrated below S A F E T Y C A B L E Always use a Safety Cable whenever installing this fixture in a suspended environment to ensure the fi...

Страница 22: ...ncluded omega brackets using a M10 screw fitted through the center hole of the Omega Bracket Be sure to attach the included Safety Cable to the fixture using the safety cable rigging point integrated in the base assembly SECURING Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your PLATINUM BX always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable The fixture provides a built in rigging point f...

Страница 23: ... line with a Y style connector The order in which the fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing For example a fixture assigned a starting DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in the DMX chain at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle The DMX controller knows to send data assigned to address 1 to that fixture no matter where it is located in the DMX c...

Страница 24: ...provided XLR cable to the female XLR output of your controller and the other side to the male XLR input of the PLATINUM BX The diagram below illustrates a typical DMX 512 connection when the fixture is in the 22 Channel Extended Mode You can chain multiple panels together through serial linking The cable that should be used is two conductor shielded DMX cable with XLR input and output connectors A...

Страница 25: ...and DATA This fixture is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last fixture in your daisy chain to terminate the line Using a line terminator will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior 5pin XLR DMX CONNECTORS Some manufactures use 5pin XLR connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3pin 5pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3pin XLR DMX line When inserting standard 5pin XLR co...

Страница 26: ...t will start to listen to the channel number you have set based on the quantity of control channels DMX channels of each fixture That means changing the settings of one channel will only affect the selected fixture In the case of the PLATINUM BX when in the 22 Channel Extended Mode you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1 the second unit to 23 1 22 the third unit to 45 23 22 ...

Страница 27: ...access the fixture s main menu Once in the main menu you can navigate through the different functions and access the sub menus with the UP DOWN RIGHT and LEFT buttons Once you reach a field that requires adjusting press the ENTER button to activate that field and use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the field Pressing the ENTER button once more will confirm your setting You may exit the main menu...

Страница 28: ...Lamp ON OFF ON OFF Lamp ON OFF Automatic ON ON OFF Lamp ON OFF when Power ON Lamp ON via DMX ON OFF Lamp ON via DMX Lamp OFF via DMX ON OFF Lamp OFF via DMX Max ON at Temp 20 79 C 45 C 68 174 F 113 F Lamp Restart at Temp Lamp OFF Temp 80 139 C 130 C 176 282 F 266 F Lamp OFF at Temp PERSONALITY Status Settings Address via DMX ON OFF Address Via DMX No DMX Status Close Hold Auto Music Auto Run If No...

Страница 29: ... CH01 Edits User Defined Channel Assignments Edit User Mode B Edit User Mode C Edit Program Select Program Auto Pro Part1 Program 1 10 Program 1 Select Programs To Be Run Auto Pro Part2 Program 1 10 Program 2 Auto Pro Part3 Program 1 10 Program 3 Edit Program Program 1 Program Test Testing Program Step 01 SCxxx Program In Loop Program 10 Step 64 SCxxx Save and Exit Edit Scenes Scene 001 Scene 250 ...

Страница 30: ...me Information Lamp Off Time Displays lamp run time from the last power ON This counter is automatically reset after each time the lamp is powered ON INFORMATION Time Information LastRun Password Display the fixture timer password 038 INFORMATION Time Information Clear Last Run Resets the last run time of the fixture INFORMATION Time Information LampTime Password Displays the lamp timer password 0...

Страница 31: ...he fixture head before the lamp will restrike after the lamp has been automatically shut OFF LAMP CONTROL Lamp OFF Temp The fixture is designed to shut the lamp OFF when an excessive temperature is sensed inside the head by the on board CPU The lamp is shut OFF to prevent damage to the lamp and avoid possible internal damage to the fixture head This function sets the MAX internal operating tempera...

Страница 32: ... fixture operates if NO DMX signal is detected PERSONALITY Status Settings Pan Reverse When ON all PAN movements are reversed inverted PERSONALITY Status Settings Tilt Reverse When ON all TILT movements are reversed inverted PERSONALITY Status Settings Pan Degree Select desired maximum degree of the Pan movement PERSONALITY Status Settings Feedback When ON the fixture automatically performs PAN TI...

Страница 33: ...ers depend on the RDM controller being used PERSONALITY Service Setting Ethernet IP Enter the Ethernet IP address of the fixture PERSONALITY Service Setting Ethernet IP Mask Enter the Ethernet Subnet Mask IP address of the fixture PERSONALITY Service Setting Clear Err Info Clear Error info of the fixture PERSONALITY Service Setting DFLT Pow LampOn When ON the Lamp will be powered ON at all times b...

Страница 34: ...ION Reset Colors Reset only Color Wheel to Home Position RESET FUNCTION Reset Gobos Reset only Gobo Wheels to Home Position RESET FUNCTION Reset Shutter Reset only blackout Shutter to Home Position RESET FUNCTION Reset Others Reset ALL other motors not associated previously listed commands to Home Position EFFECT ADJUST Test Channel Select and auto test each individual channel function independent...

Страница 35: ...p by step instructions USER MODE SET User Mode Select operating mode which includes DMX Channel and User defined modes USER MODE SET Edit User Mode Create user defined channel orders allowing the fixture to match the channel order of other fixtures on the market for easier operation A total of three user modes may be configured User Mode A User Mode B and User Mode C EDIT PROGRAM Select Program Se...

Страница 36: ...d to If e g a Slave unit is set to Slave 1 in the menu Set to Slave the Master unit sends Auto Program Part 1 to the Slave unit If set to Slave 2 the Slave unit receives Auto Program Part 2 To start an Auto Program proceed as follows 1 Slave Setting Q A 8I Function Mode Q G HH ENTER to confirm Q A 8I Set to Slave Q G HH ENTER to confirm Q elect Slave 1 Slave 2 or Slave 3 Q G HH ENTER to confirm Q ...

Страница 37: ...gram as the master units Q G HH ENTER to confirm Q G HH MODE ESC in order to return to the main menu 4 Program Selection for Edit Program Q A 8I VEdit Program Q G HH ENTER to confirm Q A 8I Edit Program Q G HH ENTER to confirm Q elect the desired program With this function you can edit specific scenes into a specific program Q G HH ENTER to confirm Q G HH MODE ESC in order to return to the main me...

Страница 38: ...t In Program continued Example Program 2 includes scenes 10 11 12 13 Program 4 includes scenes 8 9 10 Program 6 includes scenes 12 13 14 15 Auto Pro Part 1 is Program 2 Auto Pro Part 2 is Program 3 Auto Pro Part 3 is Program 6 The 3 Slave groups run the Auto Program in certain time segments as shown in the following picture ...

Страница 39: ...TION BASIC STAND EXTEND 1 1 1 PAN MOVEMENT 8 BIT 0 255 PAN Movement 2 2 PAN FINE MOVEMENT 16 BIT 0 255 Fine Control of PAN Movement 2 3 3 TILT MOVEMENT 8 BIT 0 255 TILT Movement 4 4 TILT MOVEMENT 16 BIT 0 255 Fine Control of TILT Movement 3 5 5 COLOR WHEEL 0 10 OPEN WHITE 11 22 RED 23 34 BLUE 35 46 GREEN 47 58 YELLOW 59 70 MAGENTA 71 82 CYAN 83 94 ORANGE 95 106 UV FILTER 107118 C T O 119 127 C T B...

Страница 40: ...Rotating Gobo 7 80 89 Rotating Gobo 8 90 99 Rotating Gobo 1 Shake SLOW to FAST 100 109 Rotating Gobo 2 Shake SLOW to FAST 110 119 Rotating Gobo 3 Shake SLOW to FAST 120 129 Rotating Gobo 4 Shake SLOW to FAST 130 139 Rotating Gobo 5 Shake SLOW to FAST 140 149 Rotating Gobo 6 Shake SLOW to FAST 150 159 Rotating Gobo 7 Shake SLOW to FAST 160 169 Rotating Gobo 8 Shake SLOW to FAST 170 209 Clockwise Go...

Страница 41: ...Stamped Gobo 11 85 91 Static Stamped Gobo 12 92 98 Static Stamped Gobo 13 99 105 Shake SLOW to FAST Static Stamped Gobo 1 106 112 Shake SLOW to FAST Static Stamped Gobo 2 113 119 Shake SLOW to FAST Static Stamped Gobo 3 120 126 Shake SLOW to FAST Static Stamped Gobo 4 127 133 Shake SLOW to FAST Static Stamped Gobo 5 134 140 Shake SLOW to FAST Static Stamped Gobo 6 141 147 Shake SLOW to FAST Static...

Страница 42: ...Gobo Macro 11 216 223 8 Facet Prism Gobo Macro 12 224 231 8 Facet Prism Gobo Macro 13 232 239 8 Facet Prism Gobo Macro 14 240 247 8 Facet Prism Gobo Macro 15 248 255 8 Facet Prism Gobo Macro 16 8 10 13 8 FACET ROTATING PRISM INDEX ROTATION 0 127 8 FACET Prism Indexing 128 189 Clockwise 8 Facet Prism Rotation from FAST to SLOW 190 193 NO Rotation 194 255 Counterclockwise 8 Facet Prism Rotation from...

Страница 43: ... 245 Blackout by ALL Wheel Changing 246 255 NO Function 14 16 22 LAMP ON OFF RESET INTERNAL PROGRAMS 0 19 Color Gobo Change Normal 20 29 Color Change to Any Position 30 39 Color Gobo Change to Any Position 40 59 Lamp ON 60 79 Lamp Switch OFF 80 84 ALL Motor Reset 85 87 SCAN Motor Reset 88 90 COLORS Motor Reset 91 93 GOBOS Motor Reset 94 96 SHUTTER DIMMER Motor Reset 97 99 OTHER Motor Reset 100 119...

Страница 44: ... error message 01Er 02Er and 05Er flash repeated 5 times If an error does occur during the initial start up procedure the fixture will self generate a second reset signal and try to realign all the motors and correct the errors If the error persists after a second attempt a third attempt will be made If after a third attempt all the errors have not been corrected the fixture will make the followin...

Страница 45: ...gnet is missing or there is a stepper motor failure defective motor or defective motor IC drive on main PCB Gobo Rot 1 Er The Gobo Rot 1 movement is not located in the default position after the reset This message will appear after a fixture reset if the gobo wheel s magnetic indexing circuit malfunctions sensor failed or magnet is missing or there is a stepper motor failure defective motor or def...

Страница 46: ... refer all other service issues to an authorized Elation service technician Should you need any spare parts please order genuine parts from your local Elation dealer Please refer to the following points during routine inspections A detailed electric check by an approved electrical engineer every three months to make sure the circuit contacts are in good condition and prevent overheating Be sure al...

Страница 47: ...ble Rotating Indexing Gobos 13 Static Stamped Indexing Gobos CONTROL CONNECTIONS 3 DMX Channel Modes 14 16 22 RDM Remote Device Management 6 Button Touch Control Panel Full Color 180 Reversible LCD Menu Display 8 16 Bit Resolution Adjustable Movement 5pin DMX In Out RJ45 Ethernet In Out Art NET powerCON Power In Out SIZE WEIGHT Length 14 97 380 2mm Width 14 58 370 3mm Vertical Height 23 13 587 5mm...

Страница 48: ... l a t i o n l i g h t i n g c o m 48 PLATINUM BX User Manual Ver 1 Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice ...

Страница 49: ...e Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice ...

Страница 50: ...E S ORDER CODE ITEM TRIGGER CLAMP Heavy Duty Wrap Around Hook Style Clamp pending Road Case For Platinum BX EWDMXSYSTEM Wireless DMX System 1 Transmitter 1 Receiver PLC3 3 1m powerCON PRO Link Cable CAT6PRO5 5 1 5m CAT6 EtherCON Cable AC5PDMX5PRO 5 ft 1 5m 5pin PRO DMX Cable Additional Cable Lengths Available ...

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