Elation impression rgb 120rz User Manual

Elation Professional™

6122 S. Eastern Ave.

Los Angeles CA. 90040

http://www.ElationLighting.com

User Manual – 120RZ

Software version 1.00/01

(DMX manual version 1.0)

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Table of content

1. General Information……………………..……………………………………………………… 4

a. Introduction……………………………..………………………………………………. 4

b. Unpacking……………………………………..………………………..…...………..… 4

c. Customer Support…………………………………...……………….………………… 4

d. Warranty Registration……………………………………..……………….……..…… 5

2. Safety Instructions………………………………………………………...……........…………. 6

3. Fixture Overview………………………………………………………………………………... 8

4. Mounting and Installation…………………………………………………….…….……….…. 12

a. Mounting Positions……………………………………………….……………………. 12

b. Securing…………………………………..…………………………………………….. 14

5. Understanding DMX…………………..………………………………………………………... 15

a. DMX Connections…………………...…………………………………………………. 16

b. DMX Terminator………………………………..………………………………………. 17

c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion……………………………..………………………………. 17

d. Fixture DMX Addressing.……………..……………………..………………………… 17

6. Fixture Menu..………………………………………….……………………………..………… 19

7. DMX Traits…………………………………………………….………………………………… 23

8. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………….…………………… 28

9. Technical Specifications……………………………..…………………...………….………… 29

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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 Impression

120RZ,™ 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 Impression 120RZ™ by Elation

Professional®. Every Impression 120RZ™ 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 the 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.

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. Pacific Standard Time.

Voice: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Forum: www.ElationLighting.com/forum

Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this

unit to rain or moisture.

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Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any

repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures warranty.

Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever

possible.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Impression 120RZ™ 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 [phone].

Never open this fixture while in use!

This fixture operates with extremely high voltages. Shock may occur if this fixture is

opened during use.

All electrical connections must be performed by qualified personal.

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To guarantee a smooth operation, it is necessary to respect the
following rules. The manufacturer of this device will not take
responsibility of damages through any disregard of the
information in this manual. Warranty claims also will be
cancelled in case the system casing is opened.

1. Be sure the fan and the air inlets are clean and not blocked before

attempting operation.

2. It must be assured that the system-head can rotate unhindered throughout

the complete rotating range. A safety distance of at least 0.5 m to any easily

inflammable material (e.g. decoration material) must be adhered.

3. Attention! Don’t touch the device during the operation. This can cause

injuries or damages.

4. The fixture doesn’t contain any maintainable parts. Don’t open it!

5. It is necessary to wait at least 15 minutes after disconnecting the AC before

changing the optical carrier. Pay attention to possibly hot parts of the

system.

6. Never look directly into the beam of light or LEDs. Never use optical

apertures with a distance less than 0.5 m to observe the beam of light. LED

Class 2M. You'll risk a serious injury of your eyes and in particular of your

retina.

Attention: LED Class 2M can cause injuries of your eyes even

without optical instruments in front of them or within a distance

of less than 0.5m and short exposure time.

Avoid direct radiation of your eyes!

7. To allow a secure operation, follow also the Installation guide described in

chapter 0. Operating the Impression 120RZ without suitable safety aids like

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Safety cables or clamps/hooks can increase the risk of an accident.

8. Qualified or certified Elation staff should perform all repair, maintenance, and

installation work. You need to pay attention to the common rules of

technology that are not explicit mentioned in this manual.

9. Use only original spare parts. Any structural modification on the system will

terminate all warranty claims.

10. Please keep this instruction manual for later reference.

11. Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging

the wire portion of the cord.

12. Please be aware that damages caused by user modifications to the device

are not subject to warranty.

13. Be sure to always use an approved “Power Con” connector. Never attempt

to modify the power inlet. Be sure the power cord is never crimped or

damaged. If the power cord is damaged, replace it immediately with a new

one of similar power rating.

14. Always disconnect from main power before performing any type of service or

any cleaning procedure.

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3. FIXTURE OVERVIEW

1. Moving head (actively and

passively cooled)

2. Arm with various cooling

vents

3. LCD-Display/Menu (data

entry)

4. Base with various

connectors and Camlock

mounting system

5. Power On/Off

6. DMX- Output (3 pole)

7. DMX- Input (3 pole)

8. Micro-fuse 5x20mm, T5A

9. Mains supply (Powercon)

10. 2x Safety eyes

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1.

Head / LED Lens Assembly – The head assembly consist of the main

output lenses, and LED cluster module. A high-velocity variable speed fan is
mounted in the head to aid in the cooling process. The fan is designed to
vary the velocity at different operating temperatures. When the fixture
reaches a predetermined internal operating temperature the fan functions at
high speeds. The higher speeds provide better cooling associated with
higher operating temperatures during long use. When the fixture is operating
at a lower temperature the fans operate at low speed. Be sure to keep all
vents clean, blocked cooling vents can shorten LED life and reduce the
fixtures reliability.

2. Arm / Cooling Fan – A high-velocity variable speed fan is mounted in the
head to aid in the cooling process. The fan is designed to vary the velocity at
different operating temperatures. When the fixture reaches a predetermined
internal operating temperature the fan functions at high speeds. The higher
speeds provide better cooling associated with higher operating temperatures
during long use. When the fixture is operating at a lower temperature the
fans operate at low speed. Be sure to keep all vents clean, blocked cooling
vents can shorten LED life and reduce the fixtures reliability.

3. 4-Segment Menu Display – This display details menu functions.

a) Mode Select Button – This button is used to access the fixture’s

main system menu and on-board programming functions.

b) Enter Select Button – This button is used to select and confirm a

menu function when working in the fixture’s operating system.

c) Down Select Button – This button is used to scroll backwards when

navigating through the system menu.

d) Up Select Button - This button is used to scroll forward when

navigating through the system menu.

4. Base - This fixture uses an integrated Camlock system for various mounting
options built in to the base. The Camlock clamp system allows a quick and
efficient means to secure the unit. For proper installation see “Mounting and
Installation” on page 12.

5. Power Switch – The switch is used to control main power to fixture’s

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electronics.

6. DMX Output Jack – This 3-Pin XLR jack is used to send an outgoing DMX
signal. For best results this jack should be terminated if it is the last fixture in
a DMX daisy-chain (see termination on page 19).

7. DMX Input Jack – This 3-Pin XLR jack is used to receive an incoming DMX
signal.

8. Electronics Fuse Holder – This housing holds a 250v/4A GMA fuse (120v
operation). Never defeat this fuse, this fuse is designed to protect the
electronics in the event of severer power fluctuations. In the event of fuse
failure, always be sure to replace this fuse with an exact match unless
otherwise instructed by an authorized Elation technician.

9. Powercon Connector – This power jack is designed to be used only with
the Neutrik Powercon adapter included with your fixture. This jack provides
main power to your fixture.

10. Safety Cable Mounting Point Connection – The fixture includes two safety
cable slots intergraded into the base. Be sure to use these slots as a
secondary rigging point to secure the fixture in the event a clamp fails.