Elation PALADIN Cube Users Manual

PALADIN CUBE™

User Manual

©2019 ELATION PROFESSIONAL all rights reserved. Information, specifications, diagrams,

Date

Document

Version

Software

Version ≥

DMX

Channel Modes

Notes

08/19/19

1.0

1.0.1

RGB – 3/4/8/10/16/24/26/32

HSI – 4 / 10 / 17

Initial release.

08/28/19

1.1

N/C

NO CHANGE

Updated length dimension.

images, and instructions herein are subject to change without notice. ELATION
PROFESSIONAL logo and identifying product names and numbers herein are trademarks of
ELATION PROFESSIONAL. Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of
copyrightable materials and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or
hereinafter granted. Product names used in this document may be trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged. All
non-ELATION brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.

ELATION PROFESSIONAL and all affiliated companies hereby disclaim any and all liabilities
for property, equipment, building, and electrical damages, injuries to any persons, and direct
or indirect economic loss associated with the use or reliance of any information contained
within this document, and/or as a result of the improper, unsafe, insufficient and negligent
assembly, installation, rigging, and operation of this product.

Elation Professional USA | 6122 S. Eastern Ave. | Los Angeles, CA. 90040

323-582-3322 | 323-832-9142 fax | www.elationlighting.com | [e-mail]

Elation Professional B.V. | Junostraat 2 | 6468 EW Kerkrade, The Netherlands

[phone] | [phone] fax | www.elationlighting.eu | [e-mail]

Elation Professional Mexico | AV Santa Ana 30 | Parque Industrial Lerma, Lerma, Mexico 52000

[phone]

DOCUMENT VERSION

Due to additional product features and/or enhancements,
an updated version of this document may be available
online. Please scan the QR Code with your mobile device or
visit www.elationlighting.com for the latest revision/update of
this manual, before installation and/or programming.

2

CONTENTS

General Information

4

Warranty Returns (USA Only)

5

Safety Guidelines

6

Maintenance Guidelines

8

Fixture Overview

9

Fixture Installation

10

System Menu

15

Pixel Zone Control

19

E-FLY Wireless DMX Set Up

20

DMX Channel Functions and Values

22

Specifications

31

Optional Accessories

33

3

GENERAL INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

Please read and understand all the safety and use instructions in this manual carefully and
thoroughly before attempting to operate this device.

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 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

Every device 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 is damaged, carefully inspect the device for damage, and be sure all
accessories necessary to install and operate the device 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 device to your dealer without first contacting
customer support. Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle
whenever possible.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Contact ELATION Service for any product related service and support needs.
Also visit forums.elationlighting.com with questions, comments or suggestions.

ELATION SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm PST
323-582-3322 | Fax [phone] | [e-mail]

ELATION SERVICE EUROPE - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET
[phone] | Fax [phone] | [e-mail]

REPLACEMENT PARTS please visit parts.elationlighting.com

4

WARRANTY RETURNS (USA ONLY)

To obtain warranty service, a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number must first be
obtained from ELATION. It is the Customer’s responsibility to provide product proof of
purchase and serial number by acceptable evidence (i.e. invoice copy and/or Extended
Warranty Certificate), and any applicable maintenance records at the time warranty service
is sought. Failure to provide acceptable evidence of product proof of purchase, serial
number, and applicable maintenance records may be cause for denial of warranty service.

Products returned for warranty service must be sent without any accessories (i.e. power,
data, and safety cables, brackets, clamps, rigging hardware, frost filters, gel frames, barn
doors, lens, hoses, nozzles, rack mounting hardware, etc.), must be boxed using the original
and/or suitable packaging materials (double-box and foam) that provide ample product
protection for ground and/or air freight transit, and must be shipped freight pre-paid and
insured to ELATION in Los Angeles, CA or to an ELATION Authorized Service Center. The
RMA number must be clearly written on the outside of the return box and a brief description
of the problem and the RMA number must be documented and included in the box.

Products returned for warranty service without an RMA number clearly marked on the
outside of the package will be refused and returned to the shipper at the customer’s expense.
Products returned for warranty service, which are received damaged due to poor and
improper packaging and/or due to damage caused by shipping carrier, may incur additional
repair charges before warranty service begins and/or may void this warranty. If any product
accessories (included and/or optional) are shipped with the product, ELATION and/or the
ELATION Authorized Service Center shall have no liability what so ever for the loss and/or
damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof. If the requested warranty
repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty,
ELATION will pay return shipping charges to a single designated point within the United
States.

5

SAFETY GUIDELINES

PROTECTION CLASS 1 - FIXTURE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS UNIT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS YOURSELF; DOING SO WILL VOID
YOUR MANUFACTURES WARRANTY. DAMAGES RESULTI NG FR OM
MODIFICATIONS TO THIS FIXTURE AND/OR THE DISREGARD OF
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL VOID
THE MANUFACTURES WARRANTY AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO ANY
WARRANTY CLAIMS AND/OR REPAIRS.

DO NOT PLUG FIXTURE INTO A DIMMER PACK!
NEVER OPEN THIS FIXTURE WHILE IN USE!
UNPLUG POWER BEFORE SERVICING FIXTURE!
NEVER TOUCH FIXTURE DURING OPERATION, AS IT MAY BE HOT!
KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM FIXTURE!

NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LIGHT SOURCE!
RETINA INJURY RISK - MAY INDUCE BLINDNESS!
SENSITIVE PERSONS MAY SUFFER AN EPILEPTIC SHOCK!

ENSURE ALL CONNECTIONS AND END CAPS ARE PROPERLY
SEALED WITH A DIELECTRIC GREASE (AVAILABLE AT MOST
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIERS) TO PREVENT WATER CORROSION AND/OR
ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

MINIMUM DISTANCE TO OBJECTS/SURFACES
MUST BE 1.6 FOOT (0.5 METER)
MINIMUM DISTANCE OF INFLAMMABLE MATERIALS
FROM THE SURFACE 1.6 FEET (0.5 METER)
MAXIMUM AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 113°F. (45°C)

This fixture is a sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth
operation, it is important to follow all instructions and guidelines in this manual. Elation
Professional is not responsible for injury and/or damages resulting from the misuse of this
fixture due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual. Only qualified and/or
certified personnel should perform installation of this fixture and only the original rigging
parts (omega brackets) included with this fixture should be used for installation. Any
modifications to the fixture and/or the included mounting hardware will void the original
manufactures warranty and increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.

M

6

SAFETY GUIDELINES

DO NOT TOUCH the fixture housing during operation. Turn OFF the power and allow

approximately 15 minutes for the fixture to cool down before serving.

DO NOT shake fixture, avoid brute force when installing and/or operating fixture.
DO NOT operate fixture if the power cord is frayed, crimped, damaged and/or if any of the

power cord connectors are damaged and do not insert into the fixture securely with ease.
NEVER force a power cord connector into the fixture. If the power cord or any of its
connectors are damaged, replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating.
DO NOT block any air ventilation slots.
All fan and air inlets must remain clean and never blocked.
Allow approx. 6” (15cm) between fixture and other devices or a wall for proper cooling.
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.
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.
Consistent operational breaks will ensure fixture will function properly for many years.
ONLY use the original packaging and materials to transport the fixture in for service.

7

MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES

DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE!

CLEANING

Frequent cleaning is recommended to insure proper function, optimized light output, and
an extended life. The frequency of cleaning depends on the environment in which the
fixture operates: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environments can cause greater
accumulation of dirt on the fixture’s optics. Clean the external lens surface at least every
20 days with a soft cloth to avoid dirt/debris accumulation.

NEVER use alcohol, solvents, or ammonia-based cleaners.

MAINTENANCE

Regular inspections are recommended to insure proper function and extended life.
There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture, please refer all other service issues
to an authorized Elation service technician. Should you need any spare parts, please order
genuine parts from your local Elation dealer.

Please refer to the following points during routine inspections:
A detailed electric check by an approved electrical engineer every three months, to make
sure the circuit contacts are in good condition and prevent overheating.
Be sure all screws and fasteners are securely tightened at all times. Lose screws may fall out
during normal operation resulting in damage or injury as larger parts could fall.
Check for any deformations on the housing, color lenses, rigging hardware and rigging
points (ceiling, suspension, trussing). Deformations in the housing could allow for dust to
enter into the fixture. Damaged rigging points or unsecured rigging could cause the fixture
to fall and seriously injure a person(s).
Electric power supply cables must not show any damage, material fatigue or sediments.
NEVER remove the ground prong from the power cable.

8

FIXTURE OVERVIEW

FRONT

LED Array
Removable Magnetic Frost Filter
OLED Control System Menu Display
Mode, Down, Up, Enter Buttons

BACK

E-FLY Wireless DMX Antenna

SIDES

Manual Tilt Adjustment Knobs
IP65 Twist Lock Power In/Out
IP65 5pin DMX In/Out

BOX CONTENTS

Magnetic Frost Filter
Frost Filter Safety Cable
Fixture Safety Cable
Omega Bracket
IP65 Twist Lock Power Cable

9

FIXTURE INSTALLATION

FLAMMABLE MATERIAL WARNING

Keep fixture minimum 5.0 feet (1.5m) away from flammable materials and/or pyrotechnics.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

A qualified electrician should be used for all electrical connections and/or installations.

USE CAUTION WHEN POWER LINKING OTHER MODEL FIXTURES AS THE
POWER CONSUMPTION OF OTHER MODEL FIXTURES MAY EXCEED THE MAX
POWER OUTPUT ON THIS FIXTURE. CHECK SILK SCREEN FOR MAX AMPS.

MINIMUM DISTANCE TO OBJECTS/SURFACES
MUST BE 1.6 FOOT (0.5 METER)

MINIMUM DISTANCE OF INFLAMMABLE MATERIALS
FROM THE SURFACE 1.6 FEET (0.5 METER)

MAXIMUM AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 113°F. (45°C)

DO NOT INSTALL THE FIXTURE IF YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO DO SO!

Fixture MUST be installed following all local, national, and country commercial electrical and
construction codes and regulations.

Before rigging/mounting a single fixture or multiple fixtures to any metal truss/structure or
placing the fixture(s) on any surface, a professional equipment installer MUST be consulted
to determine if the metal truss/structure or surface is properly certified to safely hold the
combined weight of the fixture(s), clamps, cables, and accessories.

Overhead rigging requires extensive experience, including amongst others calculating
working load limits, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all
installation material and the fixture. If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt the
installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.

Maximum ambient operating temperature is 113°F. (45°C)
Fixture(s) should be installed in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, or away from

areas were unauthorized personnel might reach the fixture by hand.
NEVER stand directly below the fixture(s) when rigging, removing or servicing.

Overhead fixture installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment,
such as an appropriately rated safety cable.

Allow approximately 15 minutes for the fixture to cool down before serving.

10

FIXTURE INSTALLATION

FIXTURE

SAFETY CABLE

FROST FILTER

SAFETY CABLE

OMEGA BRACKET INSTALLATION

Insert 1 or both Omega Brackets into the matching holes on the bottom of the fixture. Secure
the Omega Bracket to the fixture by turning each quick-lock fastener ¼ turn clockwise;
making sure the fastener is completely locked. Omega Bracket can be installed into the
fixture base as illustrated below.

CLAMP INSTALLATION

When mounting fixture to truss, be sure to secure an appropriately rated professional grade
rigging clamp to the included Omega Bracket using an M10 screw fitted through the center
hole of the Omega Bracket. The fixture provides a built-in rigging points for a FIXTURE
SAFETY CABLE and FROST FILTER SAFETY CABLE. Be sure to use the designated
rigging points for the FIXTURE and FROST FILTER SAFETY CABLES and never secure a
safety cable to a carrying handle.

TILT POSITION ADJUSTMENT

The fixture head tilt position can be manually adjusted by loosening the tilt adjustment knobs
on both sides and positioning the head to a desired tilt position.

TIGHTEN/SECURE BOTH TILT ADJUSTMENT KNOBS TO
PREVENT UNWANTED FIXTURE HEAD MOVEMENT.

11