Elation power spot 575 User Manual

User Manual

Software Version 1.60 Revised 06/2004

Power Spot 575™

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Table of Contents

Introduction .............................................................................................................5

Unpacking.........................................................................................................5

Customer Support.............................................................................................5

Discharge Lamp Precautions ............................................................................6

Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................7

1 Fixture Layout..........................................................................................................8

2 Preparation and Installation .................................................................................11

2.1 Mounting .........................................................................................................11

2.1.1 Clamps .................................................................................................11

2.1.2 Mounting Plate .....................................................................................12

2.2 Rigging the Power Spot 575™........................................................................12

2.3 Connections ....................................................................................................13

2.3.1 Power Supply .......................................................................................13

2.3.2 DMX-512 Pin Configuration..................................................................13

2.4 DMX-512.........................................................................................................13

2.5 Data Cable Requirements...............................................................................13

2.6 Special Note....................................................................................................13

2.7 Line Termination .............................................................................................13

2.8 MX Pin Conversion .........................................................................................13

2.9 Fuse Requirements.........................................................................................13

2.10 Transporting & Handling .................................................................................13

3 Menu Field..............................................................................................................16

3.1 Setting the DMX - Address (D001) ..................................................................18

3.2 Test Menu (TEST) ............................................................................................18

3.3 Lamp On/Off (LAMP) .......................................................................................18

3.4 Reset (RESE)...................................................................................................19

3.5 Running Time (lamp/unit) (TIME)......................................................................19

3.6 Invert Pan Movement (RPAN)..........................................................................19

3.7 Invert Tilt Movement (RTLT).............................................................................20

3.8 DMX Mode ......................................................................................................20

3.9 Special Functions (SPEC)................................................................................20

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3.9.1 Manual Drive (MANU)............................................................................20

3.9.2 Lamp On (automatic) (LAAU)................................................................21

3.9.3 Lamp Off (via DMX)..............................................................................21

3.9.4 DMX Input (DLOF).................................................................................22

3.9.5 LED Display (DISP)..............................................................................22

3.9.6 Fixture Temperature (TEMP)..................................................................23

3.9.7 Fan Control (FANS)..............................................................................23

3.9.8 Adjustments and Calibrations (ADJU)..................................................23

3.9.9 Default Settings (DFSE) ........................................................................24

3.9.10 Feedback (FEED) ..................................................................................25

3.9.11 Fault Corrections (EFLD)......................................................................25

3.10 Error and Information Messages.....................................................................25

4 Operating Modes ...................................................................................................27

4.1 Universal DMX Control....................................................................................27

4.2 Stand Alone (Sound Active)............................................................................27

4.3 Master-Slave...................................................................................................28

5 DMX Channel Selection (DMX Protocol) ...............................................................29

6 Lamp Change.........................................................................................................33

6.1 Safety Regulations..........................................................................................33

6.2 Realize the Lamp Change...............................................................................33

7 Fuse Replacement.................................................................................................35

8 Change a Gobo......................................................................................................36

8.1.1 Safety Regulations ...............................................................................36

8.1.2 Realize the Gobo Change ....................................................................36

9 Maintenance and Cleaning the Power Spot 575™..............................................38

9.1 Safety Regulations..........................................................................................38

9.2 Circumference and Interval.............................................................................38

9.3 Cleaning the Optical System...........................................................................39

10 Technical Specification.........................................................................................40

11 Warranty.................................................................................................................41

12 Dimensions............................................................................................................43

13 Index.......................................................................................................................44

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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 575™, 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 575™ by Elation Professional®.

Every Power Spot 575™ 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.

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WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Power Spot 575™ 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 cutomers exspence. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting customer support at (323) 582-3322.

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 with the protective covers removed, these covers have been specially designed to shield

against UV radiation.

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 575™ 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 575™ 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 575™. 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 575™ 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.

Attention: Laser of class 3R may injure your retina after a short residence time even without any optical instrument. Avoid any direct ex- posure of your eyes!

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1. Fixture Layout

2 3

1. Lens Assembly

2. Display and Menu

3. Carrying handles

4. Fan (air inlet)

5. Base

6. Arm

7. Up Button

8. Down Button

9. Enter Button

10.Mode Button

11.Firmware Connection

12.Microphone Sensitivity

13.DMX Input Jack

14.DMX Output Jack

15.Power On/Off Switch

16.Fuse Housing (3.15 A)

Max

Min

DMX IN

DMX

Software

1.Groun

2.Data-

3.Data+

POWER

210V~

230V~

250V~

50Hz

60Hz

Power

FUSE:

T3.15A

LAMP:

MSD

Seria

number:

Fuse

Mic

123PUSH

FUS

MODE

ENTERUPDOWNMODEENTERUPDOW

1098

141516174

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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. LED Display – This display is detail the menu and operating functions.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Base – The fixture base holds all main electronic for the fixture and provides a

means to secure the fixture to wall or ceiling.

6. Retaining Arm – This Arm serves as a conduit for all electronic from the base to the lens assembly

7. Up Button - This button is used to scroll forward when navigating through the system menu.

8. Down Button - This button is used to scroll backwards when navigating through the system menu.

9. Enter Button - This button is used to select and confirm a function when working

in the system menu.

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10. Mode Button – This button is used to access the fixture’s main system menu and

programming functions.

11. Firmware Connection – This connection is designed to be used solely by a

qualified technician to upgrade and test the fixture.

12. Microphone - This microphone receives external low frequencies to trigger the

fixture in Sound-Active and Master/Slave mode.

13. DMX Input Jack – This jack is used to receive an incoming DMX signal or Master/Slave signal.

14. 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.

15. Power On/Off Switch – This switch is used to control main power to the fixture.

16. Fuse Holder – This housing stores a 10 amp (5 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.

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2. Preparation and Installation

2.1 Mounting

The POWER SPOT 575™ 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.

2.1.1 Clamps

The POWER SPOT 575™ 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.

a) Cam lock System: This system allows a quick and efficient means to

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secure a clamp to the unit. To attach a clamp to the unit, attach a clamp

that is rated to handle the weight of the unit to your cam lock. After a clamp has been attached to the cam lock, attach the cam locks to the designated

position on the bottom of your unit. Lock the cam locks into position by

turning the wing nuts 90°.

90°

b) Be sure to always use two cam locks mounted to the bottom of unit to

ensure safe truss mounting (each two opposite threads max. M10x20).

4x M10x20mm

4x Camlock

2.2 Secure the POWER SPOT 575™

Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your POWER SPOT 575™ always

be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable. The fixture provides a built-in

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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.

2.3 Connections

2.3.1 Power supply

115v ~ 50/60Hz AC (America’s),

Connected load 700W <=> 6.2 A (blind current compensation)

or 230V ~ 50Hz AC (EU),

Connected load 700W <=> 3.1 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

2.4 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. 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

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matter where it is located in the DMX chain.

2.5 Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation):

The POWER SPOT 575™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The POWER

SPOT 575™ is a 15 channel DMX fixture. The DMX address is set electronically

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 575 electronic system is protected by a 5x20 mm external fuse:

250v / 10A (US model) or 230V / T 5 A (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.

2.10 Transportation and Handling

The POWER SPOT 575™ comes with two carrying handles built into the base.

Always transport the fixture by these handles. Never lift or carry the POWER SPOT 575™ by the yoke (head assembly) this can seriously damage the unit.

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