Elation Protron Color User Manual

Protron Color™ Introduction

Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Protron Color™ by Ela-

tion Professional®. Every Protron Color™ 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 number for further
instructions. Please do not return this unit to your dealer without first
contacting customer support at the number listed below.

Introduction: To optimize the performance of this product, please

read these operating instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with
the basic operations of this unit. The Protron Color™ is a 750 watt
strobe, with a color wheel for colorful strobing. Up to 16 units may be
linked together and controlled by single controller. The units’ intensity,
flash rate, and flash duration can be manually adjusted using the dip­switches. For remote control operation an optional remote control is
available from Elation Professional®.

Customer Support: Elation Professional® provides a customer sup-

port 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: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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User Instructions

©Elation Professional®

4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles Ca. 90058

www.elationlighting.com

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
when ever possible.

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Protron Color™ Features

Protron Color™ Safety Warnings

• Bright 750 Watt Lamp

• Adjustable Flash Rate, Intenstiy Rate, and Flash Duration

• Colorful Strobing

• Large coverage area

• Thermostat Protection

• Easy lamp Replacement

• Link Up To 16 Units Together

• Built-In Adjustable Hanging Yoke

Protron Color™ Warranty Registration

The Protron Color™ 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. num
ber 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. You may obtain a R.A. num­ber by contacting customer support at [phone].

Protron Color™ Cleaning Instructions

Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the fixture should be
carried out periodically to optimize light output.

1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the out­ side casing every 20 days.

2. Use normal glass cleaner with a soft cloth to wipe down the inside
reflector and lens every 30-60 days.

3. Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the
unit back in.

4. Frequent cleaning the unit will extend lamp life and ensure the fix­ tures reliability.

Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture
operates (I.e. smoke, fog residue, dust, dew). In heavy use we rec
ommend cleaning on a monthly basis. Periodic cleaning will ensure
longevity, and crisp beam output.

Safety Issues: This unit may blow a fuse if the maximum allotted
load of 20 amps (10 amps 220v version) is reached. If the fuse needs
replacement, always replace the fuse with same exact type that was
remove, unless otherwise instructed by an authorized Elation Profes­sional® service technician. Use of a different type fuse from that which
is recommended may cause fire or electric shock and will void the
manufactures warranty.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit
rain or moisture.

• Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit.

• Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from the
electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical
shock and fire in case of an internal short. Do not attempt to oper­ ate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broken.

• Disconnect

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• Do not remove the cover under any conditions. There are no user

from main power before making any type of connection.

serviceable parts inside.

• Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper
ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device and a wall.

• Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged.

• This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product out­ doors voids all warranties.

• During long periods of non-use, disconnect the unit’s main power.

• Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter.

• Power cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked
on, pinched by items placed upon or against them.

• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by
the manufacturer. See page 3 for cleaning details.

• Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.

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B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
C. The unit has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance.

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Protron Color™ DMX Set Up Protron Color™ DMX Set Up

DMX512 IN

3-PIN XLR

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

DMX512

DMX+,DMX-,COMMON

1

2

3

Terminatio n reduce s signal e rrors and
avo ids signal trans mission probl ems
and interference . It is always a dvisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (D MX +) of the l ast fixture.

1

2

3

1

2

3

DMX +

DMX -

COMMON

DMX512 OUT

3-PIN XLR

Power Supply: Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source volt-

age in your area matches the required voltage for your Elation® Pro­tron Color.™ The Elation® Protron Color
voltage may vary from venue to venue, you should be sure your unit
voltages matches the wall outlet voltage before attempting to operate
you fixture.

DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal pro-

tocol used 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 as serial data that trav
els from fixture to fixture via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR ter
minals located on all DMX fixtures (most controllers only have a DATA
“OUT” terminal).

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 com
pliant. 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. When a fixture is assigned a DMX address
of 1, the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1
to that unit, no matter where it is located in the DMX chain.

Dipswitches in DMX mode: This unit uses dipswitches to assign a
DMX address. Each dipswitch represents a binary value.
Dipswitch 1 address equals 1
Dipswitch 2 address equals 2
Dipswitch 3 address equals 4
Dipswitch 4 address equals 8
Dipswitch 5 address equals 16
Dipswitch 6 address equals 32
Dipswitch 7 address equals 64
Dipswitch 8 address equals 128
Dipswitch 9 address equals 256

Dipswitch 10 - Some units omit dipswitch 10. When a unit does
include dipswitch #10, it is usually used for special functions such as

sound activation.

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is 120v only. Because line

Assigning DMX Address: Each dipswitch has a preset value. A spe
cific DMX address is set by combining the dipswitches that sum your

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desired value. For example: To achieve a DMX address of 7, combine
dipswitches 1, 2, and 3. Since dipswitch 1 has a value of 1, dipswitch
2 has a value of 2, and dipswitch 3 has a value of 4, the combination
of the three create a DMX value of 7. (See example below).

Set DMX address 1: Set DMX address 7:
Dip-switches # 1 = 1 Dip-switches # 1 = 1

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2 = 2
3 = 4
= 7

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

Color™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol.

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The Protron Color™ is a five channel DMX unit.
The DMX address is set on the side panel of the
Protron Color™ Your unit and your DMX controller
require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for data
input and data output (Figure 1). If you are making
your own cables, be sure to use standard two con-

Figure 1

ductor shielded cable (This cable may be purchased at almost all pro
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.

Notice: Be sure to follow figures two and three 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.

Figure 2

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