Elation Platinum Beam 5R Extreme User Manual

PLATINUM BEAM 5R EXTREME™

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CONTENTS

General Information

4

Warranty

6

Safety Instructions

7

General Guidelines

8

Discharge Lamp Warning

9

Fixture Overview

10

Lamp Installation Instructions

11

Fixture Installation

19

Understanding DMX

22

Fixture Menu

26

EWDMX Wireless DMX Receiver Set Up

36

DMX Channel Functions And Values

38

Error Codes

41

Cleaning and Maintenance

43

Technical Specifications

44

Optional Accessories

47

cETLus Approval Mark

47

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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 PLATINUM BEAM 5R EXTREME™

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 PLATINUM BEAM 5R EXTREME™ by Elation

Professional®. Every PLATINUM BEAM 5R EXTREME™ 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

• (2) Omega Brackets

• (1) 3pin DMX Cable

• (1) powerCON Cable

• (1) Safety Cable

• Manual & Warranty Card

MANUAL UPDATES

Please check www.elationlighting.com for the latest updated version 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®.

ELATION SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm PST

Voice: 323-582-3322 Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

ELATION SERVICE EUROPE - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET

Voice: [phone] Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

The PLATINUM BEAM 5R EXTREME™ 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.

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 PLATINUM BEAM 5R EXTREME™ 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 in 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 be
grounded properly. Only qualified personnel should 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 knowledge how to do so.

• DO NOT permit operation by persons who are not qualified to operate this type

of 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 fixture.

• 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.

• 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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DISCHARGE LAMP WARNING

This fixture is fitted with a DISCHARGE LAMP, which is highly

susceptible to damage if improperly handled. NEVER touch the

lamp with your bare hands, as the oil from your hands will shorten

the life of the lamp. Also, NEVER move the fixture until the lamp

has had ample time to cool. Lamps are NOT covered under

warranty conditions.

Avoid switching the fixture ON and OFF repeatedly in short

intervals, as this will reduce lamp life and intensity. To achieve the intensity

associated with discharge lamps, these lamps use gas sealed in a high-pressure

environment to emit a brilliant output.

Due to the high pressure involved with the construction of the lamp, the

lamp MAY EXPLODE DURING PROLONGED EXTENSIVE USE. This risk is increased with

age; added care is encouraged when dealing with older lamps. Thus, the lamp

must always be replaced at the end of their recommended duty cycle. Extreme

caution should be used when operating this or any fixture fitted with a gas

discharge lamp.

UV RADIATION NOTICE

This fixture emits intense UV radiation, which is harmful to the

eyes and skin. The intense luminance of the lamp can cause

severe damage to the retina. NEVER operate this fixture with

ANY of the protective covers removed. These covers have

been specially designed to shield against UV radiation.

LAMP REPLACEMENT

Please note that due to the nature of the Phillips™ Platinum 5R
Lamp and the optical path of the Elation PLATINUM BEAM 5R
EXTREME fixture, the lamp MUST BE replaced at 2,000 hours.

Use only Genuine Original Phillips™ platinum lamps. Other
brand lamps may cause damage and void warranty!

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FIXTURE OVERVIEW

1. LED Assembly

2. LCD Menu Function Display

3. Wireless DMX Indicator

4. DC Switch

5. Microphone

6. LEFT Button

7. DOWN Button

8. RIGHT Button

9. MODE/ESC Button

10. UP Button

11. ENTER Button

12. Wireless DMX Antenna

13. Carrying Handle(s)

14. Lamp Access/Cover Panel

15. 3pin DMX Input

16. 3pin DMX Output

17. 5pin DMX Output

18. 5pin DMX Input

19. powerCON Input

20. Fuse

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LAMP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LAMP REPLACEMENT

Please note that due to the nature of the Phillips™ Platinum 5R
Lamp and the optical path of the Elation PLATINUM BEAM 5R
EXTREME fixture, the lamp MUST BE replaced at 2,000 hours.

Use only Genuine Original Phillips™ Platinum 5R Lamps. Other
brand lamps may cause damage and void warranty!

INSTALLING OR REPLACING THE LAMP

To ensure a proper/safe lamp change, carefully read all the following instructions.

LAMP PROTECTION CIRCUITRY

Because of the nature of the extreme heat associated with the Phillips™ Platinum 5R

lamp and the tight nature of the internal optical system, it is IMPERATIVE that the

lamp be replaced every 2,000 Hours. This is done to protect the internal optical

system as well as prevent accidental lamp explosion, which could lead to hot glass

particles falling from the fixture.

FAILURE TO CHANGE THE LAMP WITHIN 300 HOUR of the 2,000 HOUR RATED

LIFE, WILL CAUSE THE FIXTURE TO AUTOMATICALLY SHUT DOWN!

At 2,000 Hours the LCD control display will begin to flash, “Replace The Lamp” and

the lamp will flicker for the first five minutes of operation. At this point the lamp has

reached the maximum rated life and should be replaced immediately. After the

lamp has flickered for about five minutes it should strike normally allowing the fixture

to be used temporarily until a replacement lamp can be installed. The fixture will

continue to operate for an additional 300 hours, however the “Replace the Lamp”

warning will continue to flash in the display. Keep in mind that the flicker protection

circuitry will only work for about 300 Hours (lamp clock life of 2,000-2,300 Hours).

After 2,300 Hours the fixture will no longer respond to DMX commands and

immediately enter a hibernation mode that will electronically discontinue all fixture

functionality with the exception of a few menu commands. The fixture will continue

to enter hibernation mode until the lamp is replaced and the lamp clock has been

reset. To replace the lamp follow the safety guidelines and procedures listed on the

next page.

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LAMP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• ALWAYS replace lamp every 2,000 Hours.

• Use only Genuine Original Phillips™ Platinum 5R lamps. Other brand lamps may

cause damage and void the warranty!

• NEVER touch the lamp with your bare hands, as the oil from your hands will

shorten the life of the lamp.

• Always disconnect the fixture’s main power supply before replacing lamp.

• Allow fixture to cool for at least 15 minutes before attempting any type of service.

• Make sure ALL covers/panels are replaced/secured before operating the fixture

to prevent any risk and/or damage to eye retina from UV Radiation exposure!

LAMP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Place fixture on a flat surface and remove (4) screws marked “A”, “B”, “C”, and

“D” and then remove rear cover plate (see image below) to access the lamp.

LAMP COVER PLATE

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2. Gently remove (2) Red Wires connected to spade terminals on base of lamp.

3. Using two fingers on your RIGHT hand, pull the retention handle OUT and towards

the RIGHT as far as possible.

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4. While pulling the retention handle with your RIGHT hand, use your LEFT hand to

gently twist the lamp COUNTERCLOCKWISE to remove it from under the retention

brackets.

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5. Using two fingers on your RIGHT hand, pull the retention handle OUT and towards

the RIGHT as far as possible.

6. While pulling the retention handle with your RIGHT hand, use your LEFT had to

gently install the lamp under the retention brackets by holding the lamp at a

slight angle and positioning it until it is flush with the base.