Elation PLATINUM FLX User Manual
ELATION
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PLATINUM FLX™
user manual
PLATINUM FLX
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user manual
1.3.0
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DOCUMENT VERSION
Please check www.elationlighting.com for the latest revision/update of this manual.
Date
11/23/15 1
2/9/16 2
Document
Version
Software
Version
≥
≥1.5.2
DMX
Channel Modes
24 / 26 / 37 Initial release.
Added notes to CMY, Animation, and Static-Stamped
Gobo Wheel Rotation Effects DMX values, which will
24 / 26 / 37
NOT function in BEAM mode.
Added sACN network protocol support.
Notes
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Added Focus/Focus Fine override control when using
Auto Focus/Auto Focus Fine.
CONTENTS
General Information
4
Warranty
6
Safety Instructions
7
General Guidelines
8
Discharge Lamp Warning
9
Fixture Overview
10
Lamp Installation
11
Fixture Installation
17
Fixture Menu
20
DMX Channel Functions And Values ≥ver1.3.0
30
DMX Channel Functions And Values ≥ver1.5.2
37
Error Codes
44
Cleaning and Maintenance
45
Technical Specifications
46
Optional Accessories
49
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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! This fixture 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
Every fixture 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) 5pin DMX Cable
(1) powerCON Cable
(1) Safety Cable
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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: 323-832-9142
E-mail: support@elationlighting.com
ELATION SERVICE EUROPE - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET
Voice: +31 45 546 85 30 Fax: +31 45 546 85 96
E-mail: support@elationlighting.eu
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Please complete and mail in the enclosed warranty card or register online:
http://www.elationlighting.com/Login.aspx 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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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),
and Elation Professional® product rechargeable batteries to be free of manufacturing defects in
material and workmanship for a period of six months (180 days), from the original date of purchase.
This warranty excludes discharge lamps and all product accessories. 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 any product is sent, it must be shipped in its original package and
packaging material. 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 and/or or
damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.
C. This warranty is void if the product serial number and/or labels are 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 product
instructions, guidelines and/or user manual.
D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include any maintenance, cleaning or
periodic check-up. During the periods as 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 performance
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 the 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 periods set forth above.
And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness,
shall apply to this product after said periods have 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 and/or damage, direct and/or
consequential, arising out of the use of, and/or the 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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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
ages resulting from the misuse of this fixture due to the disregard of the
. It’s essential this device be
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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This fixture
dam
information printed in this manual.
This device falls under PROTECTION CLASS 1
grounded properly. Only qualified personnel should perform all electrical
connections.
INDOORS USE ONLY!
DO NOT EXPOSE FIXTURE RAIN AND MOISTURE!
UNPLUG POWER BEFORE SERVICING FIXTURE!
DO NOT PLUG FIXTURE INTO A DIMMER PACK!
NEVER TOUCH FIXTURE DURING OPERATION, AS IT MAY BE HOT!
NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LIGHT SOURCE!
SENSITIVE PERSONS MAY SUFFER AN EPILEPTIC SHOCK!
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.
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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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This fixture emits intense UV radiation, which is harmful to the
lamp can cause
severe damage to the retina. NEVER operate this fixture with
ANY of the protective covers removed. These covers have
Platinum
R Lamp and the optical path of the fixture, the lamp
Lamps.
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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
eyes and skin. The intense luminance of the
been specially designed to shield against UV radiation.
LAMP REPLACEMENT
Please note that due to the nature of the Philips™
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20
MUST BE replaced at 1,500 hours.
Use only Genuine Original Philips™ Platinum 20R
Other brand lamps may cause damage and void warranty!
FIXTURE OVERVIEW
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1. Lens
2. Carrying Handle(s)
3. LCD Menu Function Display
4. LEFT Button
5. DOWN Button
6. ENTER Button
7. RIGHT Button
8. MODE/ESC Button
9. UP Button
10. Lamp Access/Cover Panel
11. RJ45 Input
12. RJ45 Output
13. 5pin DMX Input
14. 5pin DMX Output
15. powerCON Input
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16. Fuse
Platinum
R Lamp and the optical path of the fixture, the lamp
Lamps.
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LAMP INSTALLATION
LAMP REPLACEMENT
Please note that due to the nature of the Philips™
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 Philips™ Platinum 20 R
lamp and the tight nature of the internal optical system, it is IMPERATIVE that the
20
MUST BE replaced at 1,500 hours.
Use only Genuine Original Philips™ Platinum 20R
Other brand lamps may cause damage and void warranty!
lamp be replaced every 1,500 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 1,500 HOUR RATED
LIFE, WILL CAUSE THE FIXTURE TO AUTOMATICALLY SHUT DOWN!
At 1,500 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 1,500-1,800 Hours).
After 1,800 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 1,500 Hours.
Use only Genuine Original Philips™ Platinum 20R lamps.
Other brand lamps may cause damage and void the warranty!
NEVER touch the lamp with your bare hands!
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 (3) screws marked “A”, “B”, and “C”
and then remove lamp cover to access the lamp. (See below)
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LAMP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE - [continued]
2. Gently remove (2) Wires connected to spade terminals on lamp. (See below)
3. Loosen main retaining screw by turning counterclockwise. (See below)
4. Pull retaining bracket towards you and to the left side. (See below)
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LAMP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE - [continued]
5. Pull retention clips towards you away from the lamp. (See below)
6. Using two fingers, gently remove old lamp from the fixture. (See below)
7. Using two fingers, gently install new lamp into the fixture. (See above)
8. Push retention clips towards the lamp. (See below)
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LAMP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE - [continued]
9. Push retaining bracket towards lamp and tighten retaining screw clockwise. (See below)
10. Gently attach (2) Wires to spade terminals on the base of the lamp. (See below)
11. Replace lamp cover and secure (3) screws marked “A”, “B”, and “C”. (See below)
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