Elation E Spot Led II User Manual
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CONTENTS
General Information
4
Warranty
6
Safety Instructions
7
General Guidelines
8
Fixture Overview
9
Installation
10
Understanding DMX
13
Fixture Menu
17
DMX Channel Functions And Values
39
Error Codes
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Cleaning and Maintenance
44
Technical Specifications
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Optional Accessories
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Declaration Of Conformity
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GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting
fixtures on the market today! The E SPOT LED II™ 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.
UNPACKING
Thank you for purchasing the E SPOT LED II™ by Elation Professional®. Every E SPOT
LED II™ 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.
BOX CONTENTS
• (1) Omega Bracket
• (1) 3pin DMX Cable
• (1) Safety Cable
• Manual & Warranty Card
MANUAL UPDATES
Please check www.elationlighting.com for the latest revision/update of this manual.
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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 E SPOT LED II™ 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 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
A. Elation Professional® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, Elation Professional® products to be free
of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years, (730 days) from the date of
purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America,
including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase
by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought.
B. For warranty service, send the product only to the Elation Professional® factory. All shipping charges must
be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this
warranty, Elation Professional® will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United
States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No accessories should be
shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, Elation Professional® shall have no
liability what so ever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.
C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified in any
manner which Elation Professional® concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product; if the
product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Elation Professional® factory unless prior
written authorization was issued to purchaser by Elation Professional®; if the product is damaged because not
properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual.
D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or periodic
check-up. During the period specified above, Elation Professional® will replace defective parts at its expense,
and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or
workmanship. The sole responsibility of Elation Professional® under this warranty shall be limited to the
repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of Elation Professional®. All
products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bare identifying marks to that
effect.
E. Elation Professional® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its
products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured.
F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with
products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by
Elation Professional® in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, are
limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied,
including warranties of merchantability or fitness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The
consumer’s and or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above;
and under no circumstances shall Elation Professional® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or
consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.
G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elation Professional® Products and supersedes all
prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The E SPOT LED II™ 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 proper operation, follow the Installation guidelines described on page 10 of 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 risk of injury to your retina, which may
induce blindness. Those suffering from EPILEPSY should avoid looking directly into the light source of this
unit at all times.
• The fan and air inlets must remain clean and never blocked. Allow approx. 6” (15cm) between this fixture
and other devices or a wall for proper cooling.
• Always disconnect 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.
• Do not operate this fixture if the power cord has become frayed, 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. It’s essential this device is
grounded properly, and only qualified personnel perform all electrical connections.
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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 INDOOR / DRY LOCATIONS
ONLY on stage, in nightclubs, theatres, etc.
• Please make sure there are NO FLAMMABLE MATERIALS close to the fixture while
operating, to prevent any fire hazard.
• The fixture must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 1.5 feet
(.5m) from adjacent surfaces. Be sure no air ventilation slots are blocked.
• Do not attempt installation and/or operation without proper knowledge 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
bracket of the fixture.
• Please use the original packaging and materials to transport the fixture in for service.
• DO NOT TOUCH the housing bare-hand during its operation. Turn OFF the power
and allow approximately 15 minutes for the fixture to cool down before replacing or
serving.
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FIXTURE OVERVIEW
1. LED Assembly
2. LCD Menu Function Display
3. Mode/Esc Button
4. UP Button
5. DOWN Button
6. ENTER Button
7. Microphone
8. Carrying Handle(s)
9. 3Pin DMX Output
10. 3Pin DMX Input
11. 5Pin DMX Output
12. 5Pin DMX Input
13. Power Switch
14. Fuse Holder
15. Power Cord
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INSTALLATION
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CAUTIONS
• 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. (250 lbs / 113 kgs)
• 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.
• Be sure the fixture is kept at least 0.5m (1.5 feet) away from any flammable materials
(decoration etc.).
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.
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SAFETY CABLE
Always use a Safety Cable whenever installing this fixture in a suspended
environment to ensure the fixture will not drop if the clamp fails.
CLAMP MOUNTING
The E SPOT LED II™ provides a unique mounting bracket assembly that integrates the
bottom of the base, the included “Omega Bracket,” and the safety cable rigging point in one
unit (see the illustration below). When mounting this fixture to truss be sure to secure an
appropriately rated clamp to the included omega bracket 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.
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SECURING
Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your E SPOT LED II™ always be sure to
secure your fixture with a safety cable. The fixture provides a built-in rigging point for a
safety cable on the hanging bracket as illustrated above. Be sure to only use the designated
rigging point for the safety cable and never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle.
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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 E SPOT LED II™ can be
controlled via DMX-512 protocol and the DMX address is set via the control menu.
DATA CABLE (DMX Cable) REQUIREMENTS (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation)
Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3pin or 5pin 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 Elation’s Opto Branch 4™, Opto Branch
8™, or DMX-Branch/4™.
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Be sure to follow the above figure when making your own cables. Do not use
the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not connect the cable’s shield
conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact
with the XLR outer casing. Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit
and erratic behavior.
DMX-512 CONTROLLER CONNECTION
Connect the provided XLR cable to the female XLR output of your controller and the other
side to the male XLR input of the E SPOT LED II™ The diagram below illustrates a typical
DMX-512 connection when the fixture is in the 14 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. Always be sure daisy
chain your in and out data connections, never split or “Y” your DMX connections unless you
are using an approved DMX splitter such as Elation’s Opto Branch 4™, Opto Branch 8™,
or DMX-Branch/4™.
Address 29 Address 15 Address 1
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DMX-512 CONNECTION WITH DMX TERMINATOR
A DMX terminator should be used in all DMX lines especially in longer runs. The use of a
terminator may avoid erratic behavior in your DMX line. A terminator is a 120 ohm 1/4 watt
resistor that is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + 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 connectors in to a 3pin line a cable adaptor must be used, these adaptors are readily
available at most electric stores. The following chart details a proper cable conversion.
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DMX ADDRESSING
All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX controller, so the
correct fixture responds to the correct control signal. This digital starting address is the
channel number from which the fixture starts to “listen” to the digital control information sent
out from the DMX controller. The allocation of this starting DMX address is achieved by
setting the correct DMX address on the digital display located on the back of the fixture.
You can set the same starting address for all fixtures or a group of fixtures, or set different
address for each individual fixture. Be advised that setting all fixtures to the same DMX
address will subsequently control all fixtures in the same fashion, in other words, changing
the settings of one channel will affect all the fixtures simultaneously.
If you set each fixture to a different DMX address, each unit 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 E SPOT LED II™, when in the 14 Channel Extended Mode (default can
also be set to 12 Channel Standard Mode), you should set the starting DMX address of the
first unit to 1, the second unit to 15 (14 + 1), the third unit to 29 (14 + 15), and so on.
Note: During start-up the E SPOT LED II™ will automatically detect whether a DMX data
signal is being received or not. If DMX data signal is being received, the display will show
"Addr=XXX" (XXX representing the actual DMX address). If the fixture is not receiving a
DMX signal the display will flash. If your fixture is connected to a DMX controller and the
display is flashing (not receiving a DMX signal), please check the following:
- The 3pin or 5pin XLR input plug (cable with DMX signal from controller) is not
connected or is not inserted completely into the DMX input jack of the fixture.
- The DMX controller is switched off or defective.
- The DMX cable or connector is defective.
- A DMX terminator has been inserted into the last fixture in your DMX chain.
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