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For single-phase power at 208
–
240V RMS:
For three-phase power at 208V RMS:
CONNECTION
PIN
CONNECTION
PIN
AC neutral
X
Phase 1
X
AC line
Y
Phase 2
Y
Ground (earth)
G
Ground (earth)
G
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.
CURRENT VS. VOLTAGE
AC POWER OPERATION
When connected to an AC source, the unit operates on 120 to 240 volts AC (
±
10%, auto-ranging). The luminaire
contains an auto-ranging power supply. Each luminaire can draw up to 1000 Watts.
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.
POWER REQUIREMENTS*
VOLTAGE
POWER
CURRENT
CAPACITANCE
108V at 60Hz
1131W
10.52A
0.995pF
120V at 60Hz
1122W
9.405A
0.993pF
230V at 50Hz
1088W
4.853A
0.975pF
264V at 50Hz
1083W
4.243A
0.967pF
*Standard AC power distribution from 120-240 V, 50/60Hz
CONNECTING DATA
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
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.
X
Y
G
X
Y
G
DMX 512
(from console
or control device)
DMX 512
(out from first to
second luminaire)
DMX 512
(out to the next
luminaire or DMX512
controlled device)
