VL550
VL550
Wash
Wash
l u m i n a i r e
Back by popular demand, the VARI
❋
LITE VL550
Wash luminaire is based upon the Emmy®
Award-winning VL5 Wash luminaire, but with
significant design improvements. The drive
system quiets all two-phase motors both when
moving and static. Three-phase, ultra quiet
stepper motors provide for smooth and quiet
pan and tilt operation.
The patented and innovative DICHRO
❋
TUNE
radial color mixing system employs three sets of
16 radially mounted dichroic blades – magenta,
blue, and amber – designed to produce a
smooth, full spectrum of color cross-fades.
This luminaire is also available with pastel
versions of the standard colors. The pastel
colors offer a softer Broadway-type color palette
often used in live theater.
The VL550 wash utilizes 16 radially mounted
diffuser planes control beam spread. For
additional beam control, the VL550 may be
purchased with six interchangeable lens options,
including clear, stipple (included in stock fixture),
8-row, 10-row, 12-row, and Buxom.
The VL550 is designed with natural convection
cooled lamps, and internally cooled electronics
which utilize low velocity, low noise micro-fans.
Two on-demand fans are mounted internally in
the yoke arms and activate only in extreme
conditions where ambient temperature exceeds
41˚ C, or if the fixture is mounted in a horizontal
position. User override is possible through the
unit’s menu display.
The VL550 is a stand-alone fixture with no
additional on-board equipment required, except
for an external dimmer. Simply plug in DMX512
and power, and the VL550 may be controlled
through a variety of DMX512 lighting control
consoles.
The VL550 comes standard with an on-board,
backlit, invertible LCD display. This enhanced
display is easy to read with or without
the backlight on.
Tungsten Units
Programmable Functions
Intensity Control:
External dimmer (supplied by user).
Color Mixing System:
Patented
DICHRO
❋
TUNE radial color changing mechanism features independent
magenta, blue, and amber color control. All motors utilize a noise reducing, drive system
that quiets operation during movement and also while static.
Beam Control:
A selection of six, easily interchangeable front lenses work with the internal radial
diffusing mechanism to provide a variety of beam sizes and shapes. (Stipple lens comes
included in the standard model.)
Pan and Tilt:
Smooth, time-controlled continuous motion by way of a high-power stepper motor system
capable of 0.3˚ resolution.
Range:
Pan - 540˚, Tilt - 270˚.
Description
Source:
120V/1200W Tungsten Halogen Lamp
Color Temperature: 3200K
230V/1000W Tungsten Halogen Lamp
Color Temperature: 3200K
Power Requirements:
100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz. (Draws 6 to 14 Amps depending on lamp / input voltage.)
Reflector:
Precision parabolic glass reflector system with dichroic cold mirror coating.
Operational Temperature:
-20˚ to 122˚F (-29˚ to 50˚C)
Cooling:
Natural convection cooling supported by on-demand micro-fans for high temperature
applications.
Control:
Completely compatible with a wide variety of DMX512 lighting control consoles.
DMX Channels:
8 - 13 channels depending upon model selected.
Mounting Position:
May be mounted and operated in any orientation.
Spacing:
Hangs on 19 inch (48.26 cm) centers.
Weight:
43 lbs (19.5 kg).
Ordering Information
Standard Color Dichroic Glass:
20.9683.0001
VL550 Wash, 120V or 230V, Standard DICHRO
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TUNE Color System, Includes Lamp
(Must specify lamp type when ordering) and Stipple Lens (NSP)
20.9683.0001.02
VL550 Wash, WHITE, 120V or 230V, Standard DICHRO
❋
TUNE Color System, Includes
Lamp (Must specify lamp type when ordering) and Stipple Lens (NSP)
Pastel Color Dichroic Glass:
20.9683.0011
VL550 Wash, 120V or 230V, Pastel DICHRO
❋
TUNE Color System, Includes Lamp (Must
specify lamp type when ordering) and Stipple Lens (NSP)
20.9683.0011.02
VL550 Wash, WHITE, 120V or 230V, Pastel DICHRO
❋
TUNE Color System, Includes Lamp
(Must specify lamp type when ordering) and Stipple Lens (NSP)
Accessories:
71.2529.0120
120V/1200W Tungsten Replacement Lamp
71.2526.0230
230V/1000W Tungsten Replacement Lamp
42.9685.0201
Clear Lens (VNSP)
42.9685.0207
Stipple Lens (NSP) Standard with Fixture
42.9685.0203
8-Row Lenticular Lens (MFL)
42.9685.0206
10-Row Lenticular Lens (MFL)
42.9685.0204
12-Row Lenticular Lens (WFL)
42.9685.0205
Buxom Lens (VWFL)
22.9620.0194
Safety Cable Assembly
28.8500.0054
USB Luminaire Programming Kit
55.6840.0001
Truss Hook, Mega-Clamp (Round and Square)
55.6841.0001
Truss Hook, Mega-Claw (for 2” Round Tube)
