User Manual
Software Version 1.60 |
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Power Spot 250™
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Table of Contents
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Unpacking.................................................................................................................... |
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Customer Support...................................................................................................... |
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Discharge Lamp Precautions.................................................................................. |
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Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... |
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Preparation and Installation ............................................................................................. |
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Mounting..................................................................................................................... |
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Clamps............................................................................................................ |
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Mounting Plate............................................................................................... |
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Rigging the Power Spot ™...................................................................................... |
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Connections .............................................................................................................. |
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Power Supply................................................................................................. |
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DMX ................................................................................................................. |
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Fuse ............................................................................................................................ |
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Menu Field ........................................................................................................................... |
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Setting the DMX - Address (D001).......................................................................... |
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Test Menu (TEST) ....................................................................................................... |
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Lamp On/Off (LAMP) ................................................................................................. |
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Reset (RESE).............................................................................................................. |
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Running Time (lamp/unit) (TIME) ............................................................................ |
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Invert Pan Movement (RPAN) .................................................................................. |
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Invert Tilt Movement (RTLT)....................................................................................... |
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DMX Mode .................................................................................................................. |
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Special Functions (SPEC)........................................................................................ |
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Manual Drive (MANU) .................................................................................... |
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Lamp On (automatic) (LAAU)...................................................................... |
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3.9.3 Lamp Off (via DMX)....................................................................................... |
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DMX Input (DLOF).......................................................................................... |
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LED Display (DISP) ...................................................................................... |
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Fixture Temperature (TEMP)......................................................................... |
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Fan Control (FANS) ...................................................................................... |
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Adjustments and Calibrations (ADJU) ..................................................... |
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Default Settings (DFSE) ................................................................................ |
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3.9.10Feedback (FEED)........................................................................................... |
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3.9.11Fault Corrections (EFLD) ............................................................................. |
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Error and Information Messages........................................................................... |
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DMX Channel Selection (DMX Protocol)........................................................................ |
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Lamp Change ..................................................................................................................... |
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Safety Regulations ................................................................................................... |
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Realize the Lamp Change...................................................................................... |
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Lamp Adjustment ..................................................................................................... |
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Change a Gobo................................................................................................................... |
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Safety Regulations........................................................................................ |
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Realize the Gobo Change.......................................................................... |
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Maintenance and Cleaning the Power Spot 250™.................................................... |
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Safety Regulations ................................................................................................... |
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Circumference and Interval..................................................................................... |
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Cleaning the Optical System.................................................................................. |
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Technical Specification ................................................................................................... |
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Warranty.............................................................................................................................. |
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Index..................................................................................................................................... |
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INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The Power Spot 250™, 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 Power Spot 250™ by Elation Professional®. Every Power Spot 250™ 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 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Voice: (323) 582-3322
Fax: (323) 582-3108
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 moisture.
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 Power Spot 250™ carries a two year (730 days) limited
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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 cutomers exspence. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting customer support at (323) 582-3322, extension 170.
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 lamp life. Also, never move the fixture until the lamps have had ample time to cool. Remember, lamps are not covered under warranty conditions.
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
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Epileptic Warning: Those suffering from epilepsy should avoid looking directly into the lamp at all times.
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 a 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, lamp should always be replaced at the end of their recommended duty cycle. Extreme caution should be used when operated this or any fixture fitted with a gas discharge lamp.
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.
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Safety Instructions
The Power SPOT 250™ 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.
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 personal injuries and/or damage to the fixture.
3.Be sure to unplug the POWER SPOT 250™ from the power outlet before performing any service related issues.
4.Lamp Replacement; Allow at least 30 minutes after disconnecting main power before you open the POWER SPOT 250™. To prevent personal injury, never touch the lamp if you are not absolutely sure it has cooled.
5.Never look directly into the lamp beam. You risk injury to your retina, which may induce blindness.
6.Be sure to track and record the lamp running time. The lamp should be changed at the end of the specified lamp life, regardless of lamp output. You may also have to change the lamp if it shows any deformations or damage. The same is with all glass components, color filters, lenses and mirrors.
7.For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter two of this manual. Operating the POWER SPOT 250™ without suited safety aids such as safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
8.Installation should only be performed by qualified and certified personal.
9.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.
10.To reduce the risk of fire or shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
11.Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord is frayed or damaged.
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1. Fixture Layout
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5.Up Button
6.Down Button
7.Enter Button
8.Mode Button
9.LED Display
10.Firmware Connection
11.Microphone Sensitivity
12.DMX Input Jack
13.DMX Output Jack
14.Power On/Off Switch
15.Fuse Housing
16.Cooling Fan (air inlet)
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3. Base
4. Carrying Handles
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1.Lens Assembly - This high quality lens is a fully focusing. Focus the lens by manually turning the lens in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction until the desired effect is achieved.
2.Retaining Arm – This Arm serves as a conduit for all electronic from the base to the lens assembly.
3.Base – The fixture base holds all main electronic for the fixture and provides a means to secure the fixture to wall or ceiling.
4.Carrying Handles - The includes built-in carrying handles. Be sure to always handle the fixture by the built-in handles. Never lift or carrying the fixture by head or yoke. Pulling on or transporting the fixture by moving head may severely damage the fixture and will void the fixture warranty.
5.Up Button - This button is used to scroll forward when navigating through the system menu.
6.Down Button - This button is used to scroll backwards when navigating through the system menu.
7.Enter Button - This button is used to select and confirm a function when working in the system menu.
8.Mode Button – This button is used to access the fixture’s main system menu and programming functions.
9.LED Display – This display is detail the menu and operating functions.
10.Firmware Connection – This connection is designed to be used solely by a qualified technician to upgrade and test the fixture.
11.Microphone - This microphone receives external low frequencies to trigger the fixture in Sound-Active and Master/Slave mode.
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12.DMX Input Jack – This jack is used to receive an incoming DMX signal or
Master/Slave signal.
13.DMX Output Jack – This jack is used to transmit the incoming DMX signal to another DMX fixture, or transmit a Master/Slave signal to the next Power Wash 250™ in the chain. For best results in DMX or Master/Slave mode terminate this jack if it is the last fixture in the chain. See “Terminator” on page 14.
14.Power Switch – This switch is used to control main power to the fixture.
15.Fuse Holder – This housing stores a 6.3 amp (3.15 amp 220v) GMA protective fuse. Never defeat the fuse, the fuse is designed to protect the electronics in the event of sever power fluctuations. Always be sure to replace the fuse with an exact match as to the one being replaced, unless otherwise told to do so by an authorized Elation® service technician.
16.Cooling Fan - This fixture is equipped with a high velocity variable fan to aid in the cooling process. This fan is designed to vary its’ velocity at different operating temperatures, to provide better cooling when the fixture reached higher operating temperatures associated with long usage. Be sure to never obstruct the cooling fan during normal usage. Also, be sure to keep this vent clean at all times. A blocked or malfunctioning cooling system may shorten lamp life and fixture reliability.
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2.Preparation and Installation
2.1 Mounting
The POWER SPOT 250™ is fully operational in two different mounting positions, hanging upside from a ceiling or set on a flat level surface. To avoid internal damage to the unit, never mount the unit on its side as illustrated below. Be sure this fixture is kept at least 0.5m away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.). Install a safety cable that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. Never use the carrying handles for secondary attachment.
Refer to regulations BGV C1 (formerly VBG 70) and DIN VDE 0711-217 for proper installation in Europe
To ensure proper installation, only qualified staff should attempt installation.
2.1.1Clamps
The POWER SPOT 250™ has been designed to hold multiple clamps to the bottom of the unit in several different orientations. Always use an appropriately rated clamp to mount this unit to truss. Refer to the printed instructions on the bottom of the fixture for proper clamp installation.
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2.1.2Mounting plate
For a permanent installation of the POWER SPOT 250™ in a non-truss installation you may use the optional mounting plate (secured to the bottom of the fixture) to secure the fixture to a ceiling. The plate accepts four M6x20 screws.
2.2Secure the POWER SPOT 250™
Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your POWER SPOT 250™ 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 underside of the fixture, be sure to use this point and never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle.
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2.3Connections
2.3.1Power supply
115v ~ 50/60Hz AC (America’s),
Connected load 500W <=> 4.4 A (blind current compensation)
or 230V ~ 50Hz AC (EU),
Connected load 500W <=> 2.2 A (blind current compensation)
Operating voltage is pre-selected at the factory and is not user selectable. Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue, you should be sure your fixture voltage matches that of the outlet. The voltage requirements for the fixture are clearly printed on the side panel near the power cord.
2.3.2 DMX-512
3-Pin XLR Input/Output. [+] = Pin 3 / [-] = Pin 2 / [Ground] = Pin 1
2.4DMX-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. A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fixture. DMX data is sent out as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR terminals located on all DMX fixtures (most controllers only have a DATA “OUT” terminals). DMX Linking: DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller, as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX compliant. To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible. The order in which 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 a DMX line, at the beginning, at the end, or anywhere in the middle. Therefore, the first fixture controlled by the controller could be the last fixture in the chain. When a fixture is assigned a DMX address of 1, the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that fixture, no matter where it is located in the DMX chain.
2.5Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation):
The POWER SPOT 250™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The POWER SPOT 250™ is a 15 channel DMX fixture. The DMX address is set electronically
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using the controls on the side panel of the fixture. Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for data input and data output (Figure Below). If you are making your own cables, be sure to use standard two conductor shielded cable (This cable may be purchased at almost all professional sound and lighting stores). Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable. Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and can not be split.
2.6 Notice: 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.
2.7 Special Note: Line Termination. When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a terminator on the last fixture to avoid erratic behavior. A terminator is a 90-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR 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 cable terminator (ADJ part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior.
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2.8 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 chart below details a proper cable conversion.
2.9 Fuse Requirements
The POWER SPOT 250’s electronic system is protected by a 5x20 mm external fuse. 115V / T 6.3A (US model) or 230V / T 3.15A (EU model).
The fuse requirements are clearly printed on the side of the fixture.
WARNING:
•Always disconnect main power before changing the fuse!
•Always replace with the exact same type fuse unless otherwise specified by an authorized Elation® service technician. Replacing with anything other than the specified part can severely damage your fixture and will void your manufactures warranty.
2.10Transportation and Handling
The POWER SPOT 250™ comes with two carrying handles built into the base. Always transport the fixture by these handles. Never lift or carry the POWER SPOT 250™ by the yoke (head assembly) this can seriously damage the unit.
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