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ELARQUADBAR
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Elation ELARQUADBAR User Manual

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CONTENTS
General Information
4
Safety Instructions
6
General Guidelines
7
Features
8
Fixture Overview
9
Mounting and Installation
10
Understanding DMX
13
Fixture Menu
18
DMX Channel Values
34
Cleaning and Maintenance
36
Photometric Data
37
Dimensional Drawings
37
Circuit Schematic
38
Warranty
39
Technical Specifications
40
Optional Accessories
41
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting
fixtures on the market today! The ELAR QUAD BAR™ has been designed to perform
reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed. Please read and
understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to
operate this unit. These instructions contain important information regarding safety
during use and maintenance.
IP65 RATED
An IP rated lighting fixture is one, which is commonly installed in outdoor environments
and has been designed with an enclosure that effectively protects the ingress (entry) of
external foreign objects such as dust and water. The International Protection (IP) rating
system is commonly expressed as "IP" (Ingress Protection) followed by two numbers (i.e.
IP65) where the numbers define the degree of protection. The first digit (Foreign Bodies
Protection) indicates the extent of protection against particles entering the fixture and the
second digit (Water Protection) indicates the extent of protection against water entering
the fixture. An IP65 rated lighting fixture such as the ELAR QUAD BAR™ is one which
has been designed and tested to protect against the ingress of dust (6) and high
pressure water jets from any direction (5).
UNPACKING
Thank you for purchasing the ELAR QUAD BAR™ by Elation Professional®. Every
ELAR QUAD BAR™ 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 has been found or parts are missing, please contact our customer
support team for further instructions. Please do not return this unit to your dealer without
first contacting customer support at the number listed below. Please do not discard the
shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.
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BOX CONTENTS
• (1) IP68 Rated Power Cable
• (1) 3-Pin XLR Cable
• (1) Omega Bracket & (8) Mounting Screws
• (1) Safety Cable
• Manual & Warranty Card
MANUAL UPDATES
Please check www.elationlighting.com for the latest revision/update of this manual.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Elation Professional® provides a customer support line, to provide set up help and to
answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial
operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.elationlighting.com for any
comments or suggestions. For service related issue please contact Elation
Professional®. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST.
Voice: 323-582-3322 Fax: 323-832-9142
E-mail: support@elationlighting.com Forum: www.ElationLighting.com/forum
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
The ELAR QUAD BAR™ carries a two year (730 days) limited warranty. Please fill out
the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items 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 purchase invoice. Items
returned without a R.A. number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be
refused and returned at customer’s expense. You may obtain a R.A. number by
contacting customer support at 323-582-3322.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs yourself; doing so will void your manufactures warranty. Damages resulting from modifications to this fixture and/or the disregard of safety and general user instructions found in this user manual void the manufactures warranty and are not subject to any warranty claims and/or repairs.
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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The ELAR QUAD BAR™ is an extremely sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is important to follow the guidelines in this manual. The manufacturer of this device will not accept responsibility for damages resulting from the misuse of this fixture due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual.
• For stage operation, follow the Mounting and Installation guide described in Chapter 6
of this manual. Operating the fixture without suited safety aids such as safety cables
and/or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
• Installation should only be performed by qualified and certified personnel.
• When mounting this fixture, use only the original rigging parts included with this fixture.
Any structural modification will void the original manufactures warranty and may
increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
• Those suffering from EPILEPSY should avoid looking directly into the light source of
this unit at all times.
• Never look directly into the light source of this fixture. You risk injury to your retina,
which may induce blindness.
• Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord has become damaged or
frayed. Be sure the power cord is never crimped and/or damaged. If the power cord is
damaged, replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating.
• This device falls under protection-class 1; therefore it is essential that this device be
grounded properly. Only qualified personnel should perform all electrical connections.
Be sure the available voltage matches the voltage requirements of this device.
• Always disconnect fixture from main power source before performing any type of
service and/or cleaning procedure. Only handle the power cord by the plug end.
Never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion of the cord.
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3. GENERAL GUIDELINES
• NEVER OPEN THIS FIXTURE WHILE IN USE!
• During the initial operation of this fixture, a light smoke or smell may emit from the
interior of the fixture. This is a normal process and is caused by excess paint in the
interior of the casing burning off from the heat associated with the lamp and will
decrease gradually over time.
• This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage, in nightclubs,
theatres, etc. Do not attempt installation and/or operation without proper knowledge
of how to do so.
• Do not permit operation by persons who are not qualified for operating this type of
theatrical 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 fixture, avoid brute force when installing and/or operating the device.
• Always install the fixture with an appropriate safety cable. When installing the fixture
in a suspended environment, always use mounting hardware that is no less than M10
x 25 mm, also be sure the hardware is insert in the pre-arranged screw holes in the
base of the fixture.
• Please use the original packaging and materials to transport the fixture in for service.
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4. FEATURES
• 4 x 10W Cree Quad LEDs
• 100,000 Hours Rated LED Life*
*May vary depending on several factors including but not limited to: Environmental Conditions, Power/Voltage, Usage Patterns
(On-Off Cycling), Control, and Dimming.
• IP65 Rated Die Cast Aluminium Body
• USITT DMX 512 with 4, 5, 8, 10, and 16 DMX Channel Operation
• Strobe-Effect with 1-18 flashes per second
• 0-100% Dimming and Blackout for all LEDs
• Excellent Color Mixing and Rainbow Effect
• Single Pixel Control Mode
• Flicker Free Operation for TV and Film
• Built In Color Macros, Auto & Manual Control
• Full Color LCD Menu Control Display And Touch-Panel
• Reversible Control Display Option (180º Flip)
• Power In/Out Linkable
• Holds Last State When Power Off
• Software Upload by Optional Accessory via DMX line
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5. FIXTURE OVERVIEW
1. LED Array – Group of (4) LEDs
2. Mounting Ears / Omega Bracket – Used to mount fixture.
3. Power In – Power connection (powerCON) to power source.
4. 3-Pin DMX In – Accepts incoming DMX signal via a male 3-pin XLR jack.
5. LCD Menu Control Display – Full color LCD animated menu display.
6. MODE/ESC Button – Used to access the menu functions and exit the current command.
7. ENTER Button – Used to enter into or lock a certain menu function.
8. LEFT Button – Used to toggle through the menu display.
9. DOWN Button – Used to toggle down or back through the menu functions and settings.
10. RIGHT Button – Used to toggle through the menu display.
11. UP Button – Used to toggle forward through the menu functions and settings.
12. 3-Pin DMX Out – Used to send incoming DMX signal to the next fixture in the DMX chain via a female 3-pin XLR jack.
13. Power Out – Power connection to daisy chain to another unit.
1: LED Array
2: Mounting Ears/Omega Bracket
3: Power IN
4: 3-Pin DMX IN
5: LCD Menu Control Display
6: MODE/ESC Button
7: ENTER Button
8: LEFT Button
9: DOWN Button
10: RIGHT Button
11: UP Button
12: 3-Pin DMX OUT
13: Power OUT
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6. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
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CAUTIONS
• The recommended temperature for this fixture is -13°F to 113°F (-25°C to 45°C).
Do not use the fixture under or above this temperature.
• For added protection, mount the fixture in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, or
in areas were unauthorized personnel might reach the fixture.
• Before mounting the fixture to any surface, make sure the installation area can hold a
minimum point load of 10 times the weight of the fixture.
(150* lbs / 680* kgs - *Includes Omega Bracket)
• Fixture installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, such as
an appropriate safety cable.
• Never stand directly below the device when mounting, removing or servicing the fixture.
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MOUNTING POINTS
• Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including amongst others calculating
working load limits, installation material being used, and periodic 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 any mounting position, hanging upside-down, side mounted,
or on any flat level surface, and will remain steady no matter the angle of the fixture head.
• Be sure the fixture is kept at least 0.5m (1.5 feet) away from any flammable materials
(decoration etc.).
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(1) Omega Bracket & (8) Screws (included)
(2) Clamp (optional)
(3) Safety Cable (included)
INSTALLATION VIA OMEGA BRACKET
• Attach the included Omega Bracket to the fixture using included (8) small screws.
• Attach clamp to center Ф13 hole on the Omega Bracket.
• Pull the included Safety Cable through the hole on the side of the base and over the
trussing system or a safe installation.
This step is a very important to ensure the fixture will not drop if the clamp fails.
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7. UNDERSTANDING DMX
DMX-512
DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used by most lighting and
controller manufactures as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and
controllers. DMX allows all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked
together and operate from a single controller. This is possible as long as all the fixtures and
the controller are DMX compliant. A DMX controller sends the DMX data instructions to the
fixture allowing the user to control the different aspects of an intelligent light. DMX data is
sent out as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via data “IN” and data “OUT” XLR
terminals located on the fixtures (most controllers will only have output jacks).
DMX LINKING
To ensure proper DMX data transmission, always use proper DMX cables and a terminator.
When using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible. Never split a
DMX 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 chain. The ELAR QUAD BAR™ can be
controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The ELAR QUAD BAR™ is a 64-channel DMX fixture. The
DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the LCD menu.
DATA CABLE (DMX Cable) REQUIREMENTS (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation)
Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector for
data input and data output (see figure below). If you are making your own cables, be sure to
use two conductor, shielded digital DMX cable rated at 120 ohms; this cable is designed for
DMX transmission and may be purchased from your Elation dealer or at most professional
lighting retailers. Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on
either end of the cable. Also, remember that a DMX line must be daisy chained and cannot
be split, unless using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto Branch 4™ or DMX
Branch/4™.
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