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02.9631.0010
CONFIDENTIAL
15 Jan 98
1.1
General Information
1.1.1
About This Manual
This manual describes specific information regarding description and
installation of the VL2B
and VL2C
spot luminaires. It provides test,
fault isolation, and repair procedures for the purpose of general service and
repair of the luminaires. The manual is intended for use by Vari-Lite
personnel and by Vari-Lite’s customers/clients. The following equipment
items are covered in this manual:
Equipment Description Part Number
VL2B Spot Luminaire
20.5002.0004
VL2C Spot Luminaire
20.9637.0001
Note: Some VL2B spot luminaires have been upgraded with VL2C Lamp
Control Board (LCB) and Control Interface Board (CIB). These
luminaires are referred to as VL2B+ spot luminaires. This distinction
refers only to the implementation of Tech Bulletin LCB-004 and not to a
separate version of luminaire. Other than the unique VL2B+ Form and
Function Switch setting mentioned in the Test Code Description
paragraph for Test 24 (Form and Function Test) in the Download Test
section of Chapter 3, the 2B+ is not discussed in this manual.
1.1.2 Documentation
1.1.2.1 Technical
Manuals
Procedures for operating and maintaining a Series 200
or Series 300
system are contained in Series 200 System Manual (02.3004.0200) and
various equipment manuals. Programming procedures are contained in the
Operator Programming Manuals, which are kept with the console. There
are currently two programming manuals: 02.3004.0010 (Artisan
®
and
mini-Artisan
®
control consoles) and 02.3004.0210 (Artisan
®
Plus, mini-
Artisan
®
Plus, and mini-Artisan
®
2).
All of the ACS equipment are contained in the ACS Equipment Service
Manual (02.9623.0200). Each luminaire and console has its own service
manual. Both types of Artisan consoles are covered in the Artisan
Control Console Service Manual (02.9622.0101). The mini-Artisan
consoles are covered in separate service manuals.
Procedures for inspecting and preparing equipment for shipment are found
in the Series 200 System Equipment Preparation and Inspection
Procedures (02.3004.0042).