Elation PLATINUM SPOT LED II User Manual

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PLATINUM SPOT LED II

Elation Professional 6122 S Eastern Ave

Los Angeles, Ca 90040

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CONTENTS

1. General Information……………………………………………………………………… 4 a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 4 b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…………..….. 4 c. Customer Support…………………………………………….………………… 4 d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………………..……. 5 e. Discharge Lamp Warning………………………………………………………. 5

2. Safety Instructions………………………………………………………........…………. 7

3. Features……………………………………………………………………………………8

4. General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 9

5. Fixture Overview…………………………………………………………………………. 10

6. Mounting and Installation………………………………………………………….……. 13 a. Mounting Positions……………………………………………………………… 13 b. Mounting Points…………………………………………………………………. 14 c. Securing………………………………………………………………………….. 15

7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………... 16 a. DMX Cable Requirements……..………………………………………………. 16 b. DMX Terminator…………………………………………………………………. 17 c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion………………………………………………………. 18 d. DMX Addressing………………………………………………………………… 19

8. Fixture Menu……………………………………………………………………………… 20

9. DMX Addressing..……………………………………………………………..…………. 30

10. Operation………………………………………………………………………………….. 32

11. Working with Built-In Programs..……………………………………………………….. 34

12. DMX Channel Traits…...….…………………………………………………………..… 37

13. Error Codes………………………………………………………………………….……. 41

14. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………………………… 43

15. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………….44

16. Gobo Patterns……………………………………………………………..……………... 54

17. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………………………..…46

18. Circuit Schematics………………………………………………….…………………....47

19. 2-Year limited Warranty………...……………………………………………………..…48

20. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….……….….50

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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 PLATINUM SPOT LED II™ 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, this fixtures uses a unique lamp that has very specific guidelines that must be strictly followed. These instructions contain important information regarding safety during use and maintenance.

UNPACKING: Thank you for purchasing the PLATINUM SPOT LED II™ by Elation Professional®. Every PLATINUM SPOT LED II™ 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.

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: (323) 582-3322 Fax: (323) 832-9142 E-mail: support@elationlighting.com 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 mois t ure.

Caution!There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures warranty.

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

WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The PLATINUM SPOT LED II™ 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 (323) 582-3322.

Important: Damages caused by the disregard of the instructions in this user manual are not subject to warranty.

Epileptic Warning: Those suffering from epilepsy should avoid looking directly into the

lamp at all times.

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 device falls under protection-class 1. Therefore it is essential that the device be grounded properly.

All electrical connections should be performed by a qualified electrician.

Be sure the available voltage matches the voltage requirements of the unit.

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.

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

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procedure.

Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion of the cord.

This fixture is designed for use indoors. Use of this fixture outdoors will void the manufactures warranty.

Please be aware that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty.

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The PLATINUM SPOT LED II™ is an extremely sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is important to follow the guidelines in this manual. Elation will not accept responsibility for damages resulting from the misuse o

this fixture due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual.

1. Always be sure that the fan and the air inlets remain clean and are never blocked.

Allow about 6” (15cm) between this fixture and other devices or a wall to allow for proper cooling.

2. Never touch the fixture during normal operation. This can cause severe personnel

injuries and/or damage to the fixture.

3. Be sure to unplug the PLATINUM SPOT LED II™ from the power outlet before

performing any service related issues.

4. Never look directly into the lamp beam. You risk injury to your retina, which may

induce blindness.

5. For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter two of this

manual. Operating the PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ without suited safety aids such as safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.

6. Only qualified and certified personnel should perform installation.

7. When mounting this fixture, use only the original rigging parts included with this

fixture. Any structural modification will void the original manufactures warranty and may increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.

8. To reduce the risk of fire or shock, do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture.

9. Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord has become damaged or

frayed.

Important Notice: Damages resulting from the disregard of safety and general user instructions found in this user manual are not subject to any warranty claims.

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3. FEATURES

• Pan 540° or 630˚ (User selectable) / Tilt 265°

• 3 operation mode: DMX controlled, stand alone, or sound activated

• 3 DMX Channel Modes (14, 16, and 20 Channels)

• 8 colors plus white

• User selectable color change modes (mode 1: full colors, mode 2: split-colors)

• Two Gobos Wheels:

o Wheel 1: Rot ating gobo wheel with 7 gobos plus open, all gobos can be easily

replaceable and gobo indexing

o Wheel 2: Static/Fixed gobo wheel with 7 gobos plus open

• Strobe effect: 0~13 flashes per second or random strobe

• Prism and prism rotation, with 16 prism macros

• Frost Filter for Soft and Hard Edge Spot

• ProLight PU88-150FWL-NOON LED Light Source

• 100,000 Hours Rated LED Life Source

• Dimmer intensity from 0%~100%

• Electronic Power Supply (120v/60Hz)

• Control board with full color LCD graphic display and foil touch keyboard

• RDMX (Remote DMX addressing from any DMX console)

• Auto test for all functions

• Automatic Pan/Tilt Correction

• Built-in Iris (5% ~ 100%), with Iris Pulse Effect

• Glass Dichroic Reflector for Even Lamp Output

• Anti-Reflective Coated Lenses

• USITT DMX-512 Complaint (3-pin and 5-pin DMX Connections)

• Electronic Focus via DMX

• Upgradable Firmware via Elation “E-Loader”

• 7 User Assignable Program Presets - Internal Program: Edit and save programs to

the incorporated EEPROM. Maximum of 64 scenes.

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4. GENERAL GUIDELINES

This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage, in nightclubs, in theatres, etc. Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to do so.

This fixture was designed for indoor use only.

Consistent operational breaks may ensure that the fixture will function properly for many years to come.

Do not shake the fixture around. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.

While choosing an installation location, please be sure that the fixture will not be exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust. The minimum distance between the fixture and a wall or flat surface should be at least 1 meter (about 3.281 ft).

Always install the fixture with an appropriate safety cable. When installing the fixture in a suspended environment always be sure to use mounting hardware no less than M10 x 25 mm, also be sure the hardware is insert in the pre-arranged screw holes in the base of the fixture.

When using the quick release “Omega” cam-lock system, be sure the four quick lock fasteners are locked in the quick lock holes correctly.

Do not attempt to operate this fixture until you have familiarized yourself with its functions.

Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating this type of theatrical fixture; most damages are the result of operations by nonprofessionals.

Please use the original packaging to transport the fixture in for service.

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5. FIXTURE OVERVIEW

1: Main Output Lens 2: Display 3: DC Switch 4: Microphone 5: Left Button 6: Down Button 7: Right Button 8: Mode/Esc Button 9:Up Button 10:Enter Button 11: Handle 12: 3-Pin DMX in 13: 3-Pin DMX out 14: 5-Pin DMX in 15: 5-Pin DMX out 16: Power Switch 17: Fuse 18: Power in 19: Power out

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1. Main Output Lens – Main output lens.

2. LED Menu Display – Full color animated menu display.

3. DC Switch - Controls menu and display power when the unit is disconnected from main

power.

4. Microphone – This microphone receives external low frequencies to trigger the unit in Sound-Active mode. This microphone is designed to receive low frequency sounds only, tapping on the microphone and high pitch sounds may not trigger the unit.

5. Left Button – This button is used to toggle through the menu display.

6. Down Button – The down button is used to toggle down or back through the menu

functions and settings.

7. Right Button - This button is used to toggle through the menu display.

8. Mode/Esc Button - This button is used to access the menu functions.

9. Up Button – The up button is used to toggle forward through the menu functions and

settings.

10.Enter Button – The enter button is used to enter in to a certain menu function or to lock

a function into memory.

11.Carrying Handle – Please use this intergraded handled to move the fixture form

location to location. Never carry the fixture by the head.

12.3-PIN DMX Input Jack – This jack accepts an incoming DMX signal via a male, 5-pin

XLR jack.

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13.3-Pin DMX Output Jack – This jack is used to send an incoming DMX signal to the

next fixture in the DMX chain via a female, 3-pin XLR jack.

14.5-PIN DMX Input Jack – This jack accepts an incoming DMX signal via a male, 3-pin

XLR jack.

15.5-Pin DMX Output Jack – This jack is used to send an incoming DMX signal to the

next fixture in the DMX chain via a female, 3-pin XLR jack.

16.Power Switch – This comes with both a main power and DC power switch. This switch

controls main bus power to the unit.

17.Fuse Holder Assembly – This assembly houses the 4amp GMA safety fuse. Always

replace the fuse with an exact match unless otherwise specified by an authorized Elation Service Technician. Using a fuse other than that specified could seriously damage the unit and will void your manufactures warranty.

18.Power In –This lead is the main power input lead. When the unit is the first in a chain or

the only fixture to be used, be sure to use the power starter.

19.Power Out –This lead is used to jump power to another ELAR 180 Par RGBAW™.

Please do not daisy chain power for more than 16 fixtures. To maintain the integrity of the IP rating, only use proper Elation IP rated power cables.

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6. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION

Cautions:

For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, or in areas were the fixture might be reached by unauthorized personal.

Before mounting the fixture to any surface, make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the device’s weight.

Fixture installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, such as an appropriate safety cable.

Never stand directly below the device when mounting, removing, or servicing the fixture.

Caution! When install the fixture be sure there is no highly inflammable material within a distance of 1.5 feet

Mounting

The PLATINUM SPOT LED II™ is fully operational in two different mounting positions, hanging upside-down from a ceiling, or set on a flat level surface (see illustration on next page). Be sure this fixture is kept at least 0.5m away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.). Always use and install the supplied safety cable as a safety measure to prevent accidental damage and/or injury in the event the clamp fails.

Refer to regulations BGV C1 (formerly VBG 70) and DIN VDE0711-217 for proper installation in Europe To ensure proper installation, only qualified staff should attempt installation.

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Mounting points

Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including amongst others calculating working load limits, a fine knowledge of the 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.

CAUTION!

Be sure a qualified electrician performs all electrical

connections.

Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting the main power cord to the appropriate wall outlet.

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Clamp Mounting The PLATINUM SPOT LED II™ provides a unique mounting bracket assembly that integrates the bottom of the base, the included “Omega Bracket,” and the safety cable rigging point in one unit (see the illustration below). When mounting this fixture to truss be sure to secure an appropriately rated clamp to the included omega bracket using a M10 screw fitted through the center hole of the “omega bracket”. As an added safety measure be sure to attached at least one properly rated safety cable to the fixture using on of the safety cable rigging point integrated in the base assembly

Securing the PLATINUM SPOT LED II™

Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your PLATINUM SPOT LED II™ always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable. The fixture provides a built-in rigging point for a safety cable on the hanging bracket as illustrated above. Be sure to only use the designated rigging point for the safety cable and never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle.

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7. UNDERSTANDING DMX

DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used by most 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 the 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 data “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. 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 Platinum Spot LED™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Platinum Spot LED™ is a 16 channel DMX fixture (16 default, can also be 14 or 20). The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the LCD menu.

Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation):Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector for data input and data output (the figure on the next page is of a 3-Pin XLR connector). 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, un less u sing a n approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto Branch 4™ or DMX Branch/4™.

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