Elation Sixpar 100 User Manual

ELATION | SIXPAR 100™ | user manual

SIXPAR 100™

user manual

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ELATION PROFESSIONAL and all affiliated companies hereby disclaim any and all liabilities for property, equipment, building, and electrical damages, injuries to any persons, and direct or indirect economic loss associated with the use or reliance of any information contained within this document, and/or as a result of the improper, unsafe, insufficient and negligent assembly, installation, rigging, and operation of this product.

Elation Professional USA | 6122 S. Eastern Ave. | Los Angeles, CA. 90040

323-582-3322 | 323-832-9142 fax | www.elationlighting.com | [e-mail]

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[phone] | [phone] fax | www.elationlighting.eu | [e-mail]

D O C U M E N T V E R S I O N

Please check www.elationlighting.com for the latest revision/update of this manual.

		Document	Software	DMX
	Date			Channel Modes	Notes
		Version	Version
	2/2015	1	≥1.02	6/7/8/12	Initial release.

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C O N T E N T S

General Information	4
Warranty	6
Safety Instructions	7
General Guidelines	8
Fixture Overview	9
Fixture Installation	10
Understanding DMX	12
Fixture Menu	15
DMX Channel Functions And Values	18
Cleaning and Maintenance	21
Technical Specifications	22
Optional Accessories	24

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G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The SIXPAR 100™ 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 SIXPAR 100™ by Elation Professional®. Every SIXPAR 100™ 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

•(1) powerCON Cable

•Manual & Warranty Card

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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: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

ELATION SERVICE EUROPE - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET

Voice: [phone] Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

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.

I M P O R T A N T N O T I C E !

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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L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y

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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S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S

The SIXPAR 100™ 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.

This device falls under PROTECTION CLASS 1. It’s essential this device be grounded properly. Only qualified personnel should perform all electrical connections.

C A U T I O N S

KEEP THIS FIXTURE AWAY FROM RAIN AND MOISTURE!

UNPLUG POWER BEFORE SERVICING FIXTURE

NEVER TOUCH FIXTURE DURING OPERATION AS IT MAY BE HOT

NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LIGHT SOURCE

SENSITIVE PERSONS MAY SUFFER AN EPILETIC 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.

•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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G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S

• N E V E R O P E N T H I S F I X T U R E W H I L E I N U S E !

•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.

•Minimum distance of inflammable materials from the surface 1.6 feet (0.5m).

•DO NOT attempt installation and/or operation without knowledge how to do so.

•DO NOT allow 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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