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.

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4. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION

1.1 Mounting

The Impression 120RZ is fully operational whether it hangs or is mounted to the

wall. It can also be operated while standing on the floor. Keep a safety distance

of 0.5 m towards any easily inflammable materials (decoration etc.).

Pay attention to the regulations of: BGV C1 (former VBG 70)

and DIN VDE 0711-217.

Only qualified staff shall perform the installation

For the various mounting positions of the Impression 120RZ (standing on the

floor, sideways or hanging) different accessories kits are available. Through this

a safe and firm installation is assured. You'll find special connectors on the

bottom side of the fixture that are designed for the floor bracket. In addition the

front side of the system is marked with (FRONT) as this is important for an even

orientation during installation.

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1.1.1 Mounting on the Floor (Upright)

To operate the Impression 120RZ in an upright position, please use the

dedicated tripod which is mounted to the bottom of the fixture. It is fixed

with fasteners called Camlock quick-release connectors. Turn the two

fasteners both 90° to lock them. Do the opposite to release them again.

On both sides you'll find eyelets to pull though a fixing strap. This allows

an additional bracing of the system during the upright operation.

1.1.2 Mounting in hanging Position (Head first)

To operate the Impression 120RZ in an hanging position, please use a

half-coupler (clamp) which is mounted directly to the bottom side of the

system. It is fixed centrically with a M10x16 mm thread bolt.

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1.1.3 Mounting in sidewise Position

To operate the Impression 120RZ in a side mount position, please use

the optional truss-mounting bar. The truss-mounting bar is attached by

two Camlock quick-release connectors. Two half-couplers (clamps) are

now used to mount the system to a standard truss bar. This technique is

necessary to cope with the excessive torque levels that fixture produces

in side mount position. Failure to use the truss-mount bar can result in

severe damage to the fixture. In addition it allows a concentrically

position between two truss belts. Never use the clamp mounting

procedure detailed in the illustration above for side mounting.

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Without mounting bar

1.2 Secure the Device

Regardless of the mounting method of the Impression 120RZ you'll have to use

a stipulated safety wire. Therefore you have to pull the safety wire through to

two provided holes on the bottom side of the system and connect it with the

truss-support. Pay attention to a safe and proper fastening. Install a safety wire

that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. Never use the carrying

handles for this purpose.

1.3 Connections

1.3.1 Power Supply

~100-240 Volt AC, 50-60 Hz, earth contact type plug - Powercon

Connected load 350 VA (W) <=> T5A (micro-fuse 5x20mm)

Please see printing on the case for the right electronic supply!

Disconnect from the mains supply for changing the fuse and use

only the above described micro-fuse type.

1.3.2 DMX

USITT DMX-512 Standard input/output in 3 pole connectors.

3 pole: Pin 1 = [Ground] / Pin 2 = [-] / Pin 3 = [+]

The DMX- Addressing starts at the DMX- Address [001].

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5. UNDERSTANDING DMX

DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used by

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 a 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 “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, never use microphone cables. 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 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 Impression 120RZ™ can

be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Impression 120RZ™ is a fixture that can

operate in three different DMX modes; 11, 14, or 15 channels (see page 20 for the

different DMX operations). The DMX address is set electronically using the controls

on the LED menu.

Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation):

Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for data

input and data output. 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

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Elation Opto Branch 4™ or DMX Branch/4™.

1.4 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’s outer casing. Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit

and erratic behavior.

DMX-512 control connection

Connect an appropriate DMX XLR cable to either the female 3-pin XLR output of

your controller and the other side to the male 3-pin XLR input of the fixture (Please

refer to the diagram below.). You can chain multiple fixtures together through serial

linking. The cable needed should be two conductor, shielded cable with either 3-pin

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 the Elation Opto Branch 4™ or DMX Branch/4™.

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

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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

(Elation part: DMX T PACK) will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior.

5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors. Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR connectors for

DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3-

pin XLR DMX line. When inserting standard 5-pin XLR connectors in to a 3-pin line a

cable adaptor must be used, these adaptors are readily available at most electric

stores. The following chart details a proper cable conversion.

Fixture 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

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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 you 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 Impression 120RZ ™, which is up to a 15 channel fixture, you

should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 16 (15 +

1), the third unit to 31 (15 + 16), and so on.

Note: During start-up the Impression 120RZ ™ will automatically detect whether a

DMX data signal is being received or not. If a DMX data signal is being received, the

display will show "A.XXX" (XXX representing the actual DMX address). If the fixture

is not receiving a DMX signal the display will flash repeatedly "A.XXX" (XXX

representing the actual DMX address).

If your fixture is connected to a DMX controller and the display is flashing (not

receiving a DMX signal), please check the following:

- The 3-pin plug (cable with DMX signal from controller) may not be

connected or is not inserted completely into the DMX input jack.

- 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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6. FIXTURE MENU

On-Board System Menu: The Impression 120RZ™ comes with an easy to navigate

system menu. This next section will detail the functions of each command in the

system menu.

LCD Control Panel: The control panel located on the arm of the fixture allows you to

access the main menu and make all necessary adjustments to the Impression™.

During normal operation, tapping the “MODE” key once will access the fixture’s main

menu. Once in the main menu you can navigate through the different functions and

access the sub-menus with the Up and Down buttons. Once you reach a field that

requires adjusting, tap the ENTER button to activate that field and use the UP and

Down button to adjust the field. Tapping the Enter button once more will confirm

your setting. Once a setting is saved the LED will briefly readout PASS to confirm a

new setting has been made and locked into memory. You may exit the main menu at

any time without making any adjustments by tapping the MODE button.

MODE Button - To access the main menu locate the MODE button on the front of

the unit. Press this button to activate the system menu. Tap the UP button until you

reach the function you wish to change. When you reach the function you wish to

change tap the ENTER button once to select that menu function. When a function is

selected the menu will begin to flash, use the UP or DOWN button to change the

function. Once your changes are made tap the ENTER button yet again to lock the

change in the system menu. To exit without making any changes tap the MODE

button.

The Menu Field

You’ll find the control board on the side part of the arm. It allows
you to make all necessary adjustments of the Impression 120RZ..
With the Mode-key you get into the main menu. Afterwards you can

navigate through the menu with the Up/Down-keys. Push the
Enter-key to get in the next menu level or to confirm your settings.
Make them and set functions ON/OFF with the Up/Down-keys.
Confirm and save it with the Enter-key (the display shows OK).
Push the Mode-key to cancel the entry and go back to the main
menu.

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 MODE - ENTER 

Level1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Remark

DMX Start
Address
001

Define the DMX start address

Special

Manual DMX

Manual control of all system functions

Pan Manual control for Pan (X-movement)

Speed
Movements

Speed adjustment for Pan/Tilt movements  see
also item below

Pan/Tilt
Movements

Manual control for Pan/Tilt movement

Special

Activate the White- or Full-Power Mode; see also
DMX table

White
Temperature

Manual control for Color temperature

Dimmer

Manual control for Dimmer

Shutter

Manual control for Shutter

Blue

Manual control for blue

Green

Manual control for green

Red Manual control for red

Color Wheel

Manual control for the color wheel

Zoom

Manual control for zoom

Tilt Manual control for Tilt (Y-movement)

Display
Contrast

Adjustment for the Display contrast

Default Set

Resetting all functions to original values

Set Dimmer
Frequency

Changes PMW frequency between 600Hz and
1200Hz

LED Dimmer
Version

Reads out the current LED dimmer (software)
version

Impression
Version

Reads out the current CPU software version

Adjust

Key code
xxxx

Use the code for entering the calibration menu (for
authorized persons only)

Pan Offset

Calibration for Pan-Offset

Tilt Offset

Calibration for Tilt-Offset

 DOWN - UP 

Clear
EEPROM

Erase EEPROM memory

Diagnose

Diagnose functions

Pos Feed
Pan Delta

Internal data and function diagnose

Anz Ti0­Int-Err

Internal data and function diagnose

PFC
Voltage

Show the present PFC voltage

Pos Feed
Tilt Delta

Internal data and function diagnose

Temperature
Arm

Indicates the arm temperature

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Temperature
Head

Indicates the head temperature

PAN/TILT
Motor Power

Switches power for Pan/Tilt ON or OFF
(disconnected from power)

PAN/TILT
Silent Mode

Reduces maximum speed for Pan/Tilt

DMX Hold

Defines whether the last DMX signal is stored or
the lamp is switched OFF in case of signal
interruption

Position
Feedback

Automatically position feedback (correction) for
Pan/Tilt movement

White
Adjust

Adjustments for a uniform white color (white
balance); only in white-mode

Red Input for red adjustments

Blue

Input for blue adjustments

Green

Input for green adjustments

 DOWN - UP 

Set DMX
Image

Stores the Scene currently sent to the unit

DMX input
Monitor

Indicates the presently received DMX signal per
DMX channel

Pan Instantaneous value for Pan

Speed
Movements

Speed adjustment for Pan/Tilt movements  see
item below

Pan/Tilt
Movements

Instantaneous value for Pan/Tilt movements

Special

Instantaneous value for Special

White
Temperature

Adjustment of the color temperature for WHITE

Dimmer

Instantaneous value for Dimmer

Shutter

Instantaneous value for Shutter

Blue

Instantaneous value for Blue

Green

Instantaneous value for Green

Red Instantaneous value for Red

Zoom

Instantaneous value for Zoom

Color Wheel

Instantaneous value for Color Mixing unit

Tilt Instantaneous value for Tilt movement

Self test

Performs an automatic self-test

Live time

Indicates the overall operation time of the system

Display

Adjust the display

Blackout

ON/OFF: Display OFF

Select DMX
Mode

Please select the desired DMX Mode

Compressed

Fixture works in "Compressed" mode  see also
section 0 below

 DOWN - UP



Normal

Fixture works in "Normal" mode  see also section
0 below

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High­Resolution

Fixture works in "High Resolution" mode  see
also section 0 below

White Mode

ON/OFF: Adjustments for white-balance are
activated

Reverse
Pan

ON/OFF: Invert Pan movements

Reverse Tilt

ON/OFF: Invert Tilt movements

Reset

RESET and new calibration for all functions

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7. DMX CHANNEL SELECTION (DMX PROTOCOL)

Normal-Mode 15 DMX channels

Channel

Function

Time and Value

DMX

HEX

%

1) PAN­ coarse

0 .. 660°

3,2 s

0..255

00..FF

0..100

2) PAN-fine

High- Pos ... High- Pos + 2,6° (16 Bit)

0..255

00..FF

0..100

3) Tilt­ coarse

0 .. 300°

1,5 s

0..255

00..FF

0..100

4) Tilt-fine

High- Pos … High- Pos + 1,2° (16 Bit)

0..255

00..FF

0..100

5) Color

Colors adjustable via RGB

0..7

00..07

0..2,5

(fixed)

Color 01 - Red 1)

8..15

08..0F

3..5,5

Color 02 - Amber 1)

16..23

10..17

6..8,5

Color 03 - Warm Yellow 1)

24..31

18..1F

9..12,5

Color 04 - Yellow 1)

32..39

20..27

13..15,5

Color 05 - Green 1)

40..47

28..2F

16..18,5

Color 06 - Turquoise 1)

48..55

30..37

19..21,5

Color 07 - Cyan 1)

56..63

38..3F

22..24,5

Color 08 - Blue 1)

64..71

40..47

25..27,5

Color 09 - Lavender 1)

72..79

48..4F

28..30,5

Color 10 - Mauve 1)

80..87

50..57

31..34,5

Color 11 - Magenta 1)

88..95

58..5F

35..37,5

Color 12 - Pink 1)

96..103

60..67

38..40,5

White - CTO

Color temperature
3200K

104..111

68..6F

41..43,5

White

Color temperature
5600K

112..119

70..77

44..46,5

White - CTB

Color temperature
7200K

120..127

78..7F

47..49,5

Rainbow Effect Stop 2)

128

80

50

Rainbow Effect 3)

slow - fast

129..223

81..DF

51..88

Rainbow Effect, random colors

slow - fast

224.255

E=..FF

89..100

6) Red

Color mixing system - Red

0 - 100%

0..255

00..FF

0..100

7) Green

Color mixing system - Green

0 - 100%

0..255

00..FF

0..100

8) Blue

Color mixing system - Blue

0 - 100%

0..255

00..FF

0..100

9) Shutter

Shutter closed

0..15

00..0F

0..5,5

Random Pulse effect

slow - fast

16..47

10..2F

6..18,5
Up-dimming then Shutter closing
(random patterns)

slow - fast

48..79

30..4F

19..31

Shutter open then down-dimming
(random patterns)

slow - fast

80..111

50..6F

32..43

Up-dimming then down-dimming
(random patterns)

slow - fast

112..143

70..8F

44..56

Strobe effect pause

5s .. 1s

144..199

A0..C7

57..77

Strobe effect, slow - fast

1 Hz .. 10 Hz

200..239

C8..EF

78..94

Shutter open

240..255

F0..FF

95..100

10) Dimmer

Dimmer

0 - 100%

0..255

0..FF

0..100

11) Color

No color temperature correction

0..6

0..06

0..2

temperature

Continuous color temperature
correction between 3200k - 7200k

Applicable only for
White color 5)

7..255

07..FF

3..100

12) Special

Max. Power-Mode 4)

Max. light output without
white balance

0..15

0..0F

0..5,5

White-Mode

4)

White balance used

16..31

10..1F

6..12,5
Fan min. as long as temp. < 90°C

224..229

E0..E5

88..89,5

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Channel

Function

Time and Value

DMX

HEX

%

RESET (Normal Mode)

250..255

FA..FF

98..100

13) Move-

No movement

0 00

0

ment

Movement

Size

Phase

PAN

1

0° 01..01

01..01

0,5

1

90° 02..03

02..03

1,0

1

180° 04..05

04..05

1,7

1

270° 06..07

06..07

2,5

PAN

2

0° 08..09

08..09

3,3

2

90° 10..11

0A..0B

4,1

2

180° 12..13

0C..0D

4,9

2

270° 14..15

0E..0F

5,7

PAN

3

0° 16..17

11..11

6,5

3

90° 18..19

12..13

7,3

3

180° 20..21

14..15

8,0

3

270° 22..23

16..17

8,8

PAN

4

0° 24..25

18..19

9,6

4

90° 26..27

1A..1B

10,4

4

180° 28..29

1C..1D

11,2

4

270° 30..31

1E..1F

12

TILT

size / phase see also PAN

32..63

20..3F

13..25

PAN / TILT

size / phase see also PAN

64..95

40..5F

26..37

PAN / TILT (inverse)

size / phase see also PAN

96..127

60..7F

38..50

Circle

size / phase see also PAN

128..159

80..9F

51..62

Circle (inverse)

size / phase see also PAN

160..191

A0..BF

63..75

Lying eight

size / phase see also PAN

192..223

C0..DF

76..87

Random movement

size see also PAN

224..255

E0..FF

88..100

14) Speed

Pan/Tilt relative movement

0..15

00..0F

0..6

Pan/Tilt

Pan/Tilt slow – fast
Use this channel 14) also for the speed
of the movements (channel 13).

Pan Min. 660° = 200s
Pan Max. 660° = 3,2s
Tilt Min. 300° = 110s
Tilt Max. 300° = 1,5s

16..255

10..FF

7..100

15) Zoom

Spot - Flood

10° - 26°

0…255

00…FF

0…100

4)

Max. Power-Mode vs. White-Mode

The Impression 120RZ can regard the white-balance adjustments for each individual color setting.

Whether the White-Mode is used with RGB can be selected in the Normal DMX-Mode during

operation with the Special DMX channel. If the Special channel is set to a value between DMX 0..15,

the White-Mode is not used and the RGB goes for the maximum light output. If the Special channel is

set to a value between DMX 16..31, the white balance is used for the RGB output.

Since there is no Special DMX channel in the Compress DMX-Mode, the possibility exists to likewise

select these settings also in the display menu. If the White-Mode is set to “ON”, the white-balance is

activated. If the White-Mode is set to “OFF”, the RGB goes for the maximum light output (Max. Power-

Mode).

5)

The continuous color temperature correction is applicable only for the White color i.e. if this function

is selected (DMX ≥ 006) the Impression 120RZ will change the color to white immediately and will

then be adjustable in the color temperature in a range between 3200K and 7200K. Hence a color

correction for others than white is not intended.

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Compress-Mode 11 DMX channels

Channel

Function

Time and Value

DMX

HEX

%

1) PAN­ coarse

0 .. 660°

3,2 s

0..255

00..FF

0..100

2) PAN-fine

High- Pos ... High- Pos + 2,6° (16 Bit)

0..255

00..FF

0..100

3) Tilt­ coarse

0 .. 300°

1,5 s

0..255

00..FF

0..100

4) Tilt-fine

High- Pos … High- Pos + 1,2° (16 Bit)

0..255

00..FF

0..100

5) Color

Colors adjustable via RGB

0..7

00..07

0..2,5

(fixed)

Color 01 - Red 1)

8..15

08..0F

3..5,5

Color 02 - Amber 1)

16..23

10..17

6..8,5

Color 03 - Warm Yellow 1)

24..31

18..1F

9..12,5

Color 04 - Yellow 1)

32..39

20..27

13..15,5

Color 05 - Green 1)

40..47

28..2F

16..18,5

Color 06 - Turquoise 1)

48..55

30..37

19..21,5

Color 07 - Cyan 1)

56..63

38..3F

22..24,5

Color 08 - Blue 1)

64..71

40..47

25..27,5

Color 09 - Lavender 1)

72..79

48..4F

28..30,5

Color 10 - Mauve 1)

80..87

50..57

31..34,5

Color 11 - Magenta 1)

88..95

58..5F

35..37,5

Color 12 - Pink 1)

96..103

60..67

38..40,5

White - CTO

Color temperature
3200K

104..111

68..6F

41..43,5

White

Color temperature
5600K

112..119

70..77

44..46,5

White - CTB

Color temperature
7200K

120..127

78..7F

47..49,5

Rainbow Effect Stop 2)

128

80

50

Rainbow Effect 3)

slow - fast

129..223

81..DF

51..88

Rainbow Effect, random colors

slow - fast

224.255

E0..FF

89..100

6) Red

Color mixing system - Red

0 - 100%

0..255

00..FF

0..100

7) Green

Color mixing system - Green

0 - 100%

0..255

00..FF

0..100

8) Blue

Color mixing system - Blue

0 - 100%

0..255

00..FF

0..100

9) Shutter

Shutter closed

0..15

00..0F

0..5,5

Random Pulse effect

slow - fast

16..47

10..2F

6..18,5

Up-dimming then Shutter closing
(random patterns)

slow - fast

48..79

30..4F

19..31,5

Shutter open then down-dimming
(random patterns)

slow - fast

80..111

50..6F

32..43

Up-dimming then down-dimming
(random patterns)

slow - fast

112..143

70..8F

44..56

Strobe effect pause

5s .. 1s

144..199

A0..C7

57..77

Strobe effect, slow - fast

1 Hz .. 10 Hz

200..239

C8..EF

78..94

Shutter open

240...249

F0..F9

95..97,5

RESET

Min. 3 Sec.

250

FA

98

Shutter open

251..255

FB..FF

99..100

10) Dimmer

Dimmer

0 - 100%

0..255

0..FF

0..100

11) Zoom

Spot - Flood

10° - 26°

0…255

00…FF

0…100

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High Resolution (Extended) -Mode 14 DMX Channels

Channel

Function

Time and Value

DMX

HEX

%

1) PAN­ coarse

0 .. 660°

3,2 s

0..255

00..FF

0..100

2) PAN-fine

High- Pos ... High- Pos + 2,6° (16 Bit)

0..255

00..FF

0..100

3) Tilt­ coarse

0 .. 300°

1,5 s

0..255

00..FF

0..100

4) Tilt-fine

High- Pos … High- Pos + 1,2° (16 Bit)

0..255

00..FF

0..100

5) Red­ coarse

Color mixing system – Red

0 - 100%

0..255

00..FF

0..100

6) Red-fine

Color mixing system – Red-Low

0..255

00..FF

0..100

7) Green­ coarse

Color mixing system – Green

0 - 100%

0..255

00..FF

0..100

8) Green­ fine

Color mixing system – Green-Low

0..255

00..FF

0..100

9) Blue­ coarse

Color mixing system – Blue

0 - 100%

0..255

00..FF

0..100

10) Blue-fine

Color mixing system – Blue-Low

0..255

00..FF

0..100

11) Shutter

Shutter closed

0..15

00..0F

0..5,5

Random Pulse effect

slow - fast

16..47

10..2F

6..18,5

Up-dimming then Shutter closing
(random patterns)

slow - fast

48..79

30..4F

19..31,5

Shutter open then down-dimming
(random patterns)

slow - fast

80..111

50..6F

32..43

Up-dimming then down-dimming
(random patterns)

slow - fast

112..143

70..8F

44..56

Strobe effect pause

5s to 1s

144..199

A0..C7

57..77

Strobe effect, slow - fast

1 Hz .. 10 Hz

200..239

C8..EF

78..94

Shutter open

240...249

F0..F9

95..97,5

RESET

Min. 3 Sec.

250

FA

98

Shutter open

251..255

FB..FF

99..100

12) Dimmer­ coarse

Dimmer

0 - 100%

0..255

0..FF

0..100

13) Dimmer­ fine

Dimmer - Low

0..255

0..FF

0..100

14) Zoom

Spot - Flood

10° - 26°

0…255

00…FF

0…100

1)

The predefined colors can be used as start-colors for the Rainbow effect. Please select first a

desired start-color before you activate the rainbow effect. All Impression 120RZ will afterwards

start from that color and will execute the rainbow effect synchronously. Different Impression 120RZ

can certainly have different start-colors but will still execute the rainbow effect synchronously. If you

choose a color different from the once marked with 1) in the tables above the rainbow start-color will be

red.

2)

Rainbow-effect Stop will pause this function. After resuming the rainbow-effect will be continued with

the current color.

3)

The Rainbow-effect will run synchronously only if it will be started going out from one of the

predefined colors (see also 1) before).

Locking and unlocking the Control Panel

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Please lock and unlock the control panel by pressing the menu keys MODE & ENTER & UP at the

same time.

Additional features during switching-ON the system

a) 1200Hz Mode (Hold down the UP- button during power ON)

After switching ON the system the LEDs will be operated with a Pulse Width Modulation

(PWM) of 1200Hz.

In addition all standard setting will be loaded (DMX start address [001], Normal Mode).

b) 600Hz Mode (Hold down the DOWN- button during power ON)

After switching ON the system the LEDs will be operated with a Pulse Width Modulation

(PWM) of 600Hz.

In addition all standard setting will be loaded (DMX start address [001], Normal Mode).

c) Standard Mode (Hold down the ENTER- button during power ON)

After switching ON the system the DMX start address will be set to [001]. All other setting

remain unchanged.

Additional Display Indications

As a default you'll find the following additional information in the first row of the LCD display:

XX/X/XX
 06=600Hz/12=1200Hz
 N=NormalMode/C=CompressedMode/H=HighRes.Mode
 N=Tiltnormal/I=Tiltinverted
 N=Pannormal/I=Paninverted



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8. MAINTAINING AND CLEANING THE IMPRESSION 120RZ

The Impression 120RZ is a system of very low maintenance. It is only necessary to

clean the air in- and outlets as well as the optical LED lenses from time to time. For a

safe operation it is absolutely essential that the fixture is kept clean and that dust, dirt

and smoke-fluid residues must not built up on or within the fixture. Otherwise the

fixture's light-output will be significantly reduced or damages can occur. Regular

cleaning will not only ensure the maximum light-output, but will also allow the fixture

to operate reliably throughout its life.

A soft lint-free cloth moistened with any good glass cleaning fluid is recom-

mended, under no circumstances should alcohol or solvents be used!

1.5 Safety regulations

• Pull out the main plug!

• Wait min. 15 minutes after the last operation to cool down the fixture.

1.6 Circumference and Interval (rule-of-thumb)

The contamination of the fixture depends on the environment details. Hence no

general guidelines can be given. The intervals given below are only suggestions

from our practice experience.

Position

Interval

In this way

LED reflector and optical system

Weekly

Soft brush /lint-free cloth

Fan and air channel

Monthly

Vacuum cleaner, airbrush, etc.

Attention:

• Never let optical parts come into contact with oil or fat.

• Before running the fixture wait until all parts are dried up.

• Never tough lenses with bare fingers.

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9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply
Power consumption

350 VA (Watt)

Power Input

100~240 V AC, 50-60 Hz (wide range input)

Fuse protection

Micro-fuse 5x20 mm, T5A

Operational Parameters
Max. Ambient

Temperature

45°C (integrated overheating switch)

Mounting Position

Any (see chapter mounting)

Lighting System - Additive Color mixing
LED Type

120x Rebel High-power- LEDs

Lifetime

100.000 h
42x green LEDs, 36x blue LEDs, 42x red LEDs

Wavelength optimized for maximum presentable color space

Optical System

High efficient Collimator cluster
Fixed optical mount with an angel of reflected beam between 10° - 26°

Shutter / Dimmer (8/16 Bit)

Strobe- Effect with variable speed between 1 - 10 flashes per second, Random-Strobe, Pulse­Effects

Continuous Dimmer 0 - 100%

DMX Control

Standard USITT DMX-512, 3 pole XLR; [+] = Pin 3 [-] = Pin 2 [Ground] = Pin 1.
Die DMX- Addressing starts at the DMX channel [001].

Pan / Tilt (8/16 Bit)
Pan- movement

660° in min. 3,2 seconds (Position Feedback)

Tilt- movement

300° in min. 1,5 seconds (Position Feedback)

Weights and Measures
Width of the base

340 mm

Length of the base

145 mm

height (head vertical)

370 mm

Weight (net)

8.0 kg

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Index

A

Angel of reflected beam ............................ 20

B

BGV C1........................................................... 7

C

Camlock .......................................................... 8

Circumference...............................................18

Cleaning........................................................18

Compress-Mode....................................15, 16

D

Danger of BURNING .....................................6

Description of Device ......................................5

DIN VDE 0711-217 ......................................... 7

DMX ..............................................................10

E

e-mail .............................................................. 1

Enter-key ....................................................11

Eyelets ............................................................ 8

H

Half-couplers (clamps) .................................... 9

I

Instruction Version ..........................................1

Internet ............................................................ 2

L

LED Class 2M ................................................ 6

M

Maintenance ................................................. 18

Max. Power-Mode........................................15

Menu Field ....................................................11

Micro-fuse ..................................................... 10

Mode-key .................................................... 11

Mounting........................................................ 7

Mounting in hanging Position.......................... 8

Mounting in sidewise Position......................... 9

Mounting on the Floor..................................... 8

N

Normal-Mode............................................... 13

O

Optical parts................................................ 19

P

Pan- Movement............................................. 20

Power Supply .............................................. 10

Powercon........................................................ 5

R

Rebel High-power- LEDs .......................... 20

S

Safety distance ............................................... 7

Safety Instructions ..........................................6

Secure the Device....................................... 10

Software Version............................................. 1

T

Technical Specifications............................ 20

Tilt- Movement ..............................................20

U

Up/Down-keys ........................................... 11

V

VBG 70 ...........................................................7

W

Warranty claims .............................................. 6

Weights and Measures................................. 20

White-Mode.................................................. 15

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NOTES:

Elation Professional

6122 S. Eastern Ave.

Los Angeles, Ca. 90040

323-582-3322 Voice / 323-832-9142 Fax

www.ElationLighting.com