Elation VISION 575 User Manual
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V ersion 1.0
VISION 575
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Table of contents
1. Safety instructions......................................................................................................... 3
2. Operating determinations ............................................................................................. 4
3. Description of the device ..............................................................................................5
4. Installation ...................................................................................................................... 6
4.1Fitting the lamp........................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Inserting/Exchanging rotating gobos ......................................................................... 6
4.3 Rigging the fixture .....................................................................................................7
4.4 Connection to the mains............................................................................................ 7
4.5 DMX-512 connection/connection between fixtures ...................................................7
5. DMX PR O T OCOL............................................................................................................ 9
6. Addressing...................................................................................................................11
7. Remotely controllable functions ................................................................................ 11
7.1 Lamp ....................................................................................................................... 11
7.2 Switching On and Off the lamp by the control board................................................ 11
7.3 Colour wheel...........................................................................................................11
7.4 Static gobo wheel.................................................................................................... 11
7.5 Rotating gobo wheel ............................................................................................... 12
7.6 Iris ........................................................................................................................... 12
7.7 Effect wheel............................................................................................................. 12
7.8 3-facet rotating prism ............................................................................................... 12
7.9 Focus ...................................................................................................................... 12
7.10 Dimmer / Shutter / Strobe ..................................................................................... 12
7.11 Fan........................................................................................................................12
8. Control Board .............................................................................................................. 12
8.1 Main functions ......................................................................................................... 13
8.2 SPEC -Special functions......................................................................................... 1 4
9. Error and information messages................................................................................ 19
10. Technical specifications ............................................................................................ 20
11. Maintenance and cleaning ........................................................................................ 22
12. Appendix ....................................................................................................................22
VISION 575
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C AUTION!
Keep this device away from rain and moisture!
Unplug mains lead before opening the housing!
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INITIAL START - UP!
1. Safety instructions
Every person involved with installation and maintenance of this device have to:
- be qualilfied
- follow the instructions of this manual
C AUTION!
Be careful with your operations. With a high v olta ge y ou can suff er
a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires!
This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure
a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written
in this manual.
Important:
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual
or any unauthorized modification to the device.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to w arranty.
Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all connections with the
mains with particular caution!
Always plug in the pow er plug least. The po wer-plug has to be accessab le after installing the de vice.
Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the device and the power-
cord from time to time.
Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before cleaning it. Only handle the power-cord
by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power-cord.
This device falls under protection class I. Therefore it is essential to connect the yello w/green conductor to earth.
The electric connection, repairs and servicing must be carried out by a qualified employee.
Do not connect this device to a dimmer pack.
Do not switch the fixture on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the lamp’s life .
During the initial start-up some smoke or smell may arise. This is a normal process and does not necessarily
mean that the device is defective.
Do not touch the device’ s housing bare hands during its operation (housing becomes hot)!
For replacement use lamps and fuses of same type and rating only.
CAUTION ! EYEDAMAGES !
Avoid looking directly into the light sour ce
(meant especially for epileptics) !
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2. Operating determinations
This device was designed for indoor use only.
If the device has been exposed to dr astic temper ature fluctuation (e .g. after transportation), do not switch it on
immediately . The arising condensation water might damage y our device. Leav e the device switched off until it has
reached room temperature.
When taking the device into operation, please make sure that the housing is closed firmly with all the necessary
screws tightened up.
Never run the device without lamp!
Do not shake the device . A v oid brute force when installing or oper ating the de vice.
When choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture
or dust. There should not be an y cables lying around. You endanger your own and the safety of others!
The minimum distance between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1 m.
Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the fixture.
Always fix the fixture with an appropriate safety-rope . Fix the safety-rope at the correct holes only.
Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened.
The lamp must never be ignited if the objective-lens or any housing-cover is open, as discharge lamps may
explose and emit a high ultraviolet radiation, which may cause burns.
The maximum ambient temperature
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= 45° C must never be exceeded. Otherwise, the lamp is switched off and
the fixture is out of operation for 5 minutes.
C AUTION!
The lens has to be replaced when it is obviously damaged,
so that its function is impaired, e. g. due to cracks or deep scratches!
Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not
qualified for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!
C AUTION!
The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged
or deformed due to the heat!
Wait at least 15 minutes bef ore remowing the lamp .
Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are forbidden due to safety reasons!
If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the product may suffer
damages and the guarantee becomes void. Further more, any other operation may lead to dangers like shortcircuit, burns, electric shock, burns due to ultraviolet radiation, lamp explosion, crash etc.
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3. Description of the device
1 - Fastening scre ws
2 - Fixation screw for bracket
3 - Bracket
4 - Objective
5 - Mirror
Front panel:
6 - DMX Output
7 - DMX Input
8 - Fuseholder
9 - Po wercord
10 - Control board
Control board:
11 - Display
12 - Menu-button
13 - Enter-button
14 - Up-button
15 - Down-button
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4. Installation
4.1Fitting the lamp
DANGER !
Install the lamps with the de vice s witched off only.
Unplug from mains before !
To insert the lamp (HMI 575) open the cover by loosening the fastening scre ws at the sides of the cov er.
Do not install a lamp with a higher wattage! A lamp like this generates temperatures the de vice is not designed for .
Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty .
Insert the lamp now. Do not touch the glass-bulb with bare hands during the installation! Please f ollow the lamp
manufacturer‘s notes!
Before you close the cover again, make sure that the lamp is installed tightly into the lampholder system.
Reclose the housing and tighten the fastening screws.
Before striking the lamp, reset the "LAti" counter in the main menu of the Control Board, by pressing the "+" and
"-" buttons at the same time and then confirming with the Enter-button.
Do not operate this fixture with opened housing-cover!
4.2 Inserting/Exchanging rotating gobos
DANGER!
Install the gobos with the device s witched off onl y.
Unplug from mains before!
If you wish to use other forms and patterns as the standard-gobos, or if the gobos are to be exchanged, remove
the fixation-ring with an appropriate tool. Remove the gobo and insert the new gobo. Press the fixation-ring
together and insert it in the front of the gobo.
C AUTION!
Never unscrew the screws of the rotating gobo
as the ball bearing will otherwise be opened!
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4.3 Rigging the fixture
Danger of fire !
When installing the device, make sure there is no highly inflammable
material (decoration articles, etc.) in between a distance of min. 0,5 m.
The VISION 575 can be installed in any position without altering its operation characteristics
Install a safety wire that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. Never use the carrying handles for
secondary attachment.
Make sure that the device is fixed properly! Ensure that the structure
to which you are attaching the projectors is secure.
For fixing the projectors use the hole provided in the brac ket. The hole in the adjustable mounting brack et has a
diameter of 10 mm.
For overhead use, fit a safety chain or cord.
4.4 Connection to the mains
Connect the fixture to the mains with the enclosed power-plug.
The earth has to be connected!
The occupation of the connection-cables is as follows:
Cable Pin International
Brown Live L
Blue Neutral N
Yellow/Green Earth
4.5 DMX-512 connection/connection between fixtures
The wires m ust not come into contact with eac h other, otherwise
the fixtures will not work at all, or will not work properly .
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