Elation Professional 15R User Manual

PLATINUM SPOT 15R PRO

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Thank you for your patronage. We are confident that our excellent products and service can
satisfy you. For your own safety, please read this user manual carefully before installing the
device.
In order to install , operate, and maintain the lighting safety and correctly. We suggest that the
installation and operation should be done by the verified technician and follow the instruction
strictly.

Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to:

-be qualified

-follow carefully the instructions of this manual

INTRODUCTION:

Thank you for having chosen this professional moving head.
You will see you have acquired a powerful and versatile device.

Unpack the device. Inside the box you should find:

1. One XLR connection cable

2. Two omega clamps

3. One safety rope

4. Manual

Please check carefully that there is no damage caused by transportation. Should there be any,
consult your dealer and don’t install this device.

Features

·Lamp: Philips PLATINUM 15R

·3 DMX Channels mode: 21/23/34 channels

·Stand alone operation with Master/Slave function, sound activated via built in microphone.

·Pan and tilt movement: 8 and 16 bit resolution

For smooth and precise motion
Movement: Pan: 360°/540°optional, Tilt: 270°
Speed of pan/tilt movement adjustable
Scan position memory, auto reposition after unexpected movement

·Colors: Basic color wheel with 10 dichroic mirrors, plus white, two direction rainbow effect.

·CMY Variable Color Mixing for Infinite Color Possibilities

·Rotating gobo: 8 rotating gobos plus open, all gobos can be easily replaceable and gobo

indexing

·Static gobo wheel with 14 indexing gobos plus open, gobo shaking in different speed

·Prism and prism rotating , with 16 prism macros

·Linear dimmer in precise speed from 0% ~ 100%

·Stepless frost, 0%~100% linear change frost

·Motorized focus

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·Iris from 5%~100% with pulse iris effect.

·Zoom: 9°~27° linear zoom

·Strobe/shutter: High speed shutter, 0-13 Hz or random strobe

·Control board with full color LCD graphic display and touch-keyboard

·Auto-program: 7 pre-built programs can be selected.

·Software-upload by optional accessory via DMX line

Overview

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1) Lens

2) Display

3) Wireless indicator

4) DC Switch

5) Microphone

6) Left-button

7) Down-button

8) Right-button

9) Mode/Esc-button

10)Up-button

11)ENTER-button

12)Handle

13)Lamp bracketrear metal panel

14)3-Pin DMX in

15)3-Pin DMX out

16)5-Pin DMX in

17)5-Pin DMX out

18)Power input

19) Fuse

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This device has left the factory in 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 user manual.

Important:
Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty. The
dealer will not accept liability for any resulting defects or problems.

If the device has been exposed to temperature changes due to environmental changes, do not
switch it on immediately. The arising condensation could damage the device. Leave the device
switched off until it has reached room temperature.

This device falls under protection-class I. Therefore it is essential that the device be earthed.

The electric connection must carry out by qualified person.

Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated at the end of this manual.

Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. If this would be the case,
replacement of the cable must be done by an authorized dealer.

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.

During initial start-up some smoke or smell may arise. This is a normal process and does not
necessarily mean that the device is defective, it should decrease gradually.

Please don't project the beam onto combustible substances.

If the external flexible cable or cord of this luminaire is damaged, it shall be exclusively replaced
by the manufacturer or his service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

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Please be aware that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject
to warranty. Keep away from children and non-professionals.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

This device is a lighting effect for professional use on stages, in discotheques, theatres, etc., the
device was designed for indoor use only.

This fixture is only allowed to be operated with the max alternating current which stated in the
technical specifications in the last page of this manual.

Lighting effects are not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks may
ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects.

Do not shake the device.Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.

While choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme
heat, moisture or dust. Please don't project the beam onto combustible substances.The minimum
distance between light-output from the projector and the illuminated surface must be more than

1.5 meter.

If you use the quick lock cam in hanging up the fixture, please make sure the quick lock fasteners
turned in the quick lock holes correctly.

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.

Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.

For safety reasons, please be aware that all modifications on the device are forbidden.

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. Furthermore, any other operation
may lead to short-circuit, burns, electric shock, lamp explosion, crash, etc.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

a) Installing or replacing the lamp

Before replacing the lamp let the lamp cool down, because during operation, the lamp can

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reach very high temperature.
During the installation of halogen lamps do not touch the glass bulbs bare handed. Always use a
cloth to handle the lamps during insertion and removal.
Do not install lamps with a higher wattage. They generate higher temperatures than which the
device was designed for.
For the installation, you need one: PLATINUM 15R

Procedures:

1) Unscrew the 3 screws (A, B, C) on the bottom of the housing, holding the plate where the
lamp is underneath. Carefully remove the metal plate.

2) For lamp replacement please move the lamp along arrowhead for the silkscreening .

Please remember the lamp is not a hot-restrike type, you must wait for approximately 10
minutes after having turned off the lamp before you can turn it back on again.

b) Mounting the device

The applicable temperature for the lighting is between -25°C to 45°C. Do not use the lighting
under or above the temperature.

The installation of the effect has to be built and constructed in a way that it can hold 10 times the
weight for 1 hour without any harming deformation.

The installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, e.g. an appropriate
safety rope.

Never stand directly below the device when mounting, removing or servicing the fixture.

The operator has to make sure the safety relating and machine technical installations are
approved by an expert before taking the device into operation for the first time.

These installations have to be approved by a skilled person once a year.

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Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including amongst others calculating
working load limits, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all
installation material and the device. If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt the
installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.

Before mounting make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times
the device’s weight.
Connect the fixture to the mains with the power plug.

Installation via the Omega holders

a) Fixed the clamp on the bracket by tighten up the M12 screw on the bracket to the Ф13 hole in

the middle of the bracket.

b) Insert the quick-lock fasteners of the first Omega holder into the respective holes on the

bottom of the device. Tighten the quick-lock fasteners fully clockwise.

c) Install the second Omega holder.

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d) Pull the safety-rope through the holes on the bottom of the base and over the trussing system

or a safe fixation spot. Insert the end in the carabine and tighten the safety screw.

Notice: this step is quite important to ensure that the fixture will not drop out by the
damage of the clamp.

DMX-512 control connection

Connect the provided XLR cable to the female 3-pin XLR output of your controller and the other
side to the male 3-pin XLR input of the moving head. You can chain multiple
Moving head together through serial linking. The cable needed should be two core, screened
cable with XLR input and output connectors. Please refer to the diagram below.

DMX-512 connection with DMX terminator

For installations where the DMX cable has to run a long distance or is in an electrically noisy environment,
such as in a discotheque, it is recommended to use a DMX terminator. This helps in preventing corruption of
the digital control signal by electrical noise. The DMX terminator is simply an XLR plug with a 120 Ω resistor
connected between pins 2 and 3,which is then plugged into the output XLR socket of the last fixture in the
chain. Please see illustrations below.

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Address 1 Address 24 Address 47

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Projector DMX start address selection

All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX signal, so that the correct fixture
responds to the correct control signals. This digital starting address is the channel number from which the
fixture starts to “listen” to the digital control information sent out from the DMX controller. The allocation of
this starting address is achieved by setting the correct number on the display located on the base of the device.

You can set the same starting address for all fixtures or a group of fixtures, or make different address for each
fixture individually.
If you set the same address, all the units will start to “listen” to the same control signal from the same channel
number. In other words, changing the settings of one channel will affect all the fixtures simultaneously.
If you set a different address, each unit will start to “listen” to the channel number you have set, based on the
quantity of control channels of the unit. That means changing the settings of one channel will affect only the
selected fixture.

In the case of the wash head, which is a 23 channel fixture, you should set the starting address of the first unit
to 1, the second unit to 24(23 + 1), the third to 47 (23 + 24), and so on.

Operting instructions of the internal DMX wireless system

1. Equipments:

DMX 512 controller, wireless transmitter, and the fixtures with wireless receiver.

2. Message from the LED indicator:

1) Rapid flashing red/Green: logging in to a transmitter

2) Slow flashing Red/Green: Logged on a transmitter and the DMX line is idle (No DMX is

connected to transmitter).

3) Solid Green: Logged on to a transmitter and receiving DMX data.

4) Solid Red: Not logged on to a transmitter (free)

3． WDMX in the menu of the fixture:
On a fixture installed with wireless system, in order to switch between wireless control system
and traditional DMX control (with cable), a new menu WDMX is added to the display board.
ON: (Activate WDMX)

1) When the fixture is on power，and the WDMX is activated to ON status, but did not

connect to the controller and did not log in to the transmitter, the fixture will search for the DMX
signal source. If the fixture is connected to the DMX controller it can be controlled by DMX
controller; if it is log in to the wireless transmitter, it can be controlled by the Transmitter

2) When the fixture is power off, and the WDMX is in ON status, if the fixture is connected to
DMX controller. After the fixture is power on, it can be controlled only by the DMX controller
which connected. The fixture can log in the wireless transmitter, and receive only radio signal
from transmitter, but not DMX from the transmitter.

OFF: (De-activate WDMX)

In this status, wireless system is not activated, so the fixture can not log in the transmitter.

REST: (reset WDMX memory);

Can remove the fixture from the connection with the transmitter, the fixture become free and
ready to log in any transmitter.

OUT:（Act & Data Out）

4. Setup the wireless system:

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1)Connect the transmitter with the DMX controller

2)To make the fixture installed with wireless receiver log in to the transmitter
a) Initially, the indicator on the receiver fixture should be in Solid red
b) Press and hold the configuration button on transmitter for less than 3 seconds the red/

green LEDs on the transmitter and the receiver fixture will flash rapidly for about 5~ 10
seconds while the system goes through its setup procedure.

c) Once the receiver fixture is logged in to the transmitter (T1), the fixture with wireless

receiver will keep the memory, even if restart the power, this unit will log in the
transmitter (T1) automatically.

3) Use the DMX 512 to control the fixture

5．Remove the receivers from transmitter (T1) and to log in to another transmitter (T2)

Case 1: Remove a receiver:
a)On the control board of the fixture, enter menu to activated the function of REST;
b)The LED for wireless on the fixture should turn to Solid red; the receiver can log out

from the transmitter (T1);

c)press the configuration button on transmitter(T2) for less than 3 second, then the fixture

will start to connect with the transmitter(T2)

Case 2: Remove all receivers from a transmitter (T1) to log in to T2;
a)Press and hold the configuration button on the T1 as least 5 seconds, can clear the

connection with all the fixtures.

b)All the red/green LEDs on the receiver fixtures will turn to Solid red to indicate that the

receivers are unassigned and removed from the transmitter ( T1);

c)Press and hold the configuration button on the T2 less then less than 3 second , the

fixtures will connect with the T2

PS: 1. Please log the receivers out from the transmitter after every job, so that the receivers
are in free un assigned state and ready to be assigned to a transmitter.

2. Do not connect the fixture which is under the communication of wireless system to the
DMX controller, otherwise it will cause interference from the DMX controller.

Control Board

The Control Board offers several features: you can simply set the starting address , run the pre-programmed
program or make a reset.

The main menu is accessed by pressing the -button until the display starts flashing. Browse through the

menu by pressing the -button , -button , -button or -button. Press the Enter-button in

order to select the desired menu. You can change the selection by pressing the the -button , -

button , -button or -button. Confirm every selection by pressing the -button. You can leave

every mode by pressing the -button. The functions provided are described in the following sections. it
will exit from flash 10 seconds after the last keypress. Press this key under edit mode, . The functions provided
are described in the following sections.

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To access the display menu via the internal battery, press the DC switch button for 2seconds; To shut off
the display immediately, choose the commend " Reset All" menu and press "Enter" button, otherwise,
the display will automatically switch off about 1 minute from last button press.

Main Menu Functions

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Set Dmx Address

Value Display

Set To Slave

Auto Program

Music Control

A001~AXXX

PAN……

Slave1,Slave2,Slave3

Master / Alone

Master / Alone

DMX address setting

DMX value display

Slave setting

Auto program

Music control

Info

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Time Information

Current Time

Total Life Hours

Last Run Hours

Lamp Hours

Lamp Off Time

Timer Password

Clear Last Run

L-Timer Password

Clear Lamp Time

XXXX(Hours)

XXXX(Hours)

XXXX(Hours)

XXXX(Hours)

XXXX(Minute)

Password=XXX

ON/OFF

Password=XXX

ON/OFF

Power on running time

Fixture running time

Fixture Last times clear

Lamp running time

Lamp off time

Timer Password 038

Clear Fixture Last time

Lamp Password Code=”038”

Clear lamp time

Info

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Temperature Info

Head Temperature

XXX℃/℉

Temperature in the head

Info

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Software Version

Ver1.0……

Software version of each IC

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Con

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Lamp On or Off

Automatic La-On

Lamp On Via DMX

Lamp Off Via DMX

Lamp On at Temp.

Lamp Off at Temp.

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

ON/OFF
20~79℃,55℃ /68~174℉ 131℉

80~139℃, 130℃ /176~282℉, 266℉

Lamp on/off

Lamp on/off when Power on

Lamp on via DMX

Lamp off via DMX

Lamp restart at temp.

Lamp off at temp.

Status Settings

Address via DMX

No DMX Status

Pan Reverse

Tilt Reverse

Pan Degree

Feedback

Movement Speed

Mic Sensitivity

Hibernation

ON/OFF

Close/Hold/Auto/Music

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

630/540

ON/OFF

Speed 1~ 4

0~99%

OFF, 01M~99M，15M

Add. via DMX

Auto run if no DMX

Pan Reverse movement

Tilt Reverse movement

Pan Degree Select

Movement Feedback switch

Movement Mode Select

Sensitivity of Mic.

Stand by Mode

Per

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Fans Control

Auto Fans Speed

High Fans Speed

Low Fans Speed

Fans Speed Mode Select

Per

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Display Setting

Shutoff Time
Display Reverse
Key Lock

02~60m 05m
ON/OFF
ON/OFF

Display shutoff time

Display Reverse 180 degree

Key Lock

Per

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Temperature C/F

Celsius/ Fahrenheit

Temperature switch between

℃/℉

Per

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Initial Effect

PAN =XXX

Initial effect position

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Wireless DMX

De-Act WDMX
Activate WDMX
Act & Data Out

Rest WDMX Mem

De-activate WDMX
Activate WDMX
Act & Data Out

Reset Wireless DMX Mem

Reset Default

ON/OFF

Restore factory set.

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Reset All

Reset Pan&Tilt

Reset Colors

Reset Gobos

Reset Shutter

Reset Others

Reset all motors

Reset Pan/Tilt

Reset color wheel

Reset gobos

Reset shutter and/or dimmer

Reset other motors

Test Channel

PAN ……

Test function

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Manual Control

PAN =XXX

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Fine adjustment of the lamp

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Adj

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Calibrate Values

Calibrate Password

Color wheel=XXX

:

Password “050”

Calbrate and adjust the effects

to standard/right position

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User Mode

Standard Mode
Basic Mode
Extended Mode
User Mode A
User Mode B

User Mode C

User’s mode to change

channel numbers

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Set

Edit User Mode

Max Channel = XX

PAN = CH01

:

Preset User modes

Select Programs

Auto Pro Part 1 = Program 1 ~ 10 Program 1

Auto Pro Part 2 = Program 1 ~ 10 Program 2

Auto Pro Part 3 = Program 1 ~ 10 Program 3

Select programs to be run

Edit

Pro

Edit Program

Program 1

:

Program 10

Program Test

Step 01=SCxxx

Step 64=SCxxx

Testing program

Program in loop

Save and exit

Edit

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Edit Scenes

Edit Scene 001

~ Edit Scene

250

Pan,Tilt,……

--Fade Time--

--Secne Time--

Input By Outside

Save and automatically return

manual scenes edit

Edit

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Rec. Controller

XX~XX

Automat. scenes rec

Main functions:

Function Mode:

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“Set DMX Address” - DMX address setting – This function is used to set or adjust

the fixture’s starting DMX address. Every device controlled by DMX has to have a

unique starting address. The addressing feature is what allows DMX to function

properly. The DMX address of a fixture is what allows it to communicate with a

controller properly. The DMX addressing also allows the fixture to ignore any DMX

information coming from the controller that is not meant specifically for the fixture.

Because each fixture is connected in a daisy-chain fashion it is imperative to assign

a proper and unique starting DMX address to each and every fixture. The DMX

address is non-destructive and will remain in the fixture’s memory even when the

power to the unit is switched off. Memory is backed-up and retain by an internal

power source that should last about five years. For proper DMX addressing see

Section 10/Page 35 of this user manual.

“Value Display” - Display the DMX 512 value of each channel

With this function you can display the DMX 512 value of each channel. The display

will automatically detail the changing DMX values as they are received from the

controller.

“Set to Slave” - Slave setting for Master/Slave Operation

With this function, you can define the device as slave for operation in Master/Slave

mode. Each slave setting will have a different function for a dynamic lightshow

without a controller.

Auto Program

This function allows the internal programs to run in either stand-alone or master/

salve mode. In “Master” mode the fixture will send DMX data to other fixtures

connect via the DMX chain. In “Alone” mode the fixture will operate as a single

fixture. The program for this mode is selected in the “Select program” section of

the control menu. You can set the number of steps under “Edit program”. You can

edit the individual scenes under “Edit scenes”. With this function, you can run the

individual scenes either automatically, i.e. with the adjusted Step-Time.

Music control

This function is similar to the “Auto Program” described in the previous section with

the exception that this function will advance the built-in program via sound.

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Information:

Time information

These functions will detail different time functions associated with the fixture.

Current Time

This function displays the running time of the fixture from the last power on. The

display shows “XXXX”, where “XXXX” represents the number of hours the fixture

has been running. This counter is automatically reset after every power-on.

Total Run Time

This function tracks the total running time of the fixture from the very first start-

up. Where “XXXX ”represents the total number of running hours. This time is

none destructive and will remain in the fixtures memory indefinitely.

Last Run Hours

This function tracks a cycle run time. Use this function to keep track of rental

period, or to note the time from the last service. This setting can be reset at any

time.

“L-Timer Password.”

Lamp Hours. This function tracks the total number of lamp running hours. Where

“XXXX” represents the number of hours the lamp has been running. This

counter should be reset after every lamp change.

Lamp Off Time

This function displays the running time of the lamp from the last power on. The

display shows “XXXX”, where “XXXX” represents the number of hours the lamp

has been running since it was last struck. This counter is automatically reset

after every power-on.

Timer Password

Use this function to enter the “Clear Last Run” password. Password is “038”

Clear Last Run

This function will allow the “Last Run Hours” function be cleared and reset.

L-Timer Password

Use this function to enter the “Clear Lamp Time” password. Password is “038”

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Clear Lamp Time

This function resets the lamp “ON” time to zero. Please reset the lamp “ON” time

at every lamp replacement. This procedure tracks the lamp running time so the

lamp can be replaced at the end of it’s recommended duty cycle.

• Select “Clear lamp time” in the system menu.

• The LCD will display “ON” or “OFF.” Were “ON” will reset the lamp time.

• Press enter to confirm.

• Press the Mode/Esc-button to return to the main menu.

Temperature Info.

This function will detail the internal head temperature in either Celsius or

Fahrenheit.

Software version

This function will display the current operating software version of the fixture.

• The LCD will read “V-X.X”, “X.X” represents the version number, e.g. “V-1.0”,

“V-2.6”.

• Use the UP and DOWN buttons to toggle through the software version of

different IC’s.

Lamp Control:

Lamp On or Off

This function allows manual control of the lamp power via the on-board system

menu.

• Select “ON” if you wish to strike the lamp or “OFF” to switch it off.

• Press “ENTER” to confirm.

• Press the Mode/Esc-button to return to the main menu.

Automatic La-On

When in the “ON” position, this function will automatically turn the lamp on when

power is applied to the fixture

Lamp On Via DMX

When engaged, this function will allow the lamp to be switched “on” via a DMX

controller. Select “ON” to enable this function or “OFF” to disable it.

Lamp Off Via DMX

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When engaged, this function will allow the lamp to be switched “off” via a DMX

controller. Select “ON” to enable this function or “OFF” to disable it.

Lamp On at Temp.

The fixture is designed to shut the lamp off when an excessive temperature is

sensed inside the head by the on-board CPU. The lamp is shut down to prevent

damage to the lamp and avoids possible internal damage to the head. This function

sets the minimum temperature for lamp restrike after the lamp has been

automatically shut off.

Lamp Off at Temp.

The fixture is designed to shut the lamp off when an excessive temperature is

sensed inside the head by the on-board CPU. The lamp is shut down to prevent

damage to the lamp and avoids possible internal damage to the head. This function

sets the maximum internal operating temperature of the head before the lamp will

automatically be shut down. This function can be set to activate at an internal

temperature between 80° C and 139° C. Inside temperatures below 90° C are not

critical. Temperatures above 90° C should lead to the lamp being switched off.

Please note that the outside temperature should not exceed 45° C.

Personality:

Status setting

Address via DMX - This function allows the DMX address to remotely be

adjusted from a DMX console. This setting requires special settings for both the

controller and the fixture. RDMX is on by default. For operational instructions

please see Section 10/Page 35 of this manual “Remote DMX addressing.”

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No DMX Status – This function dictates how the fixture will function if it looses

DMX signal during normal operation. The default function is set to hold, in which

the fixture will lock into the last DMX signal it received and remain in that

position until it is turned off or begins receiving a new DMX signal. If the fixture is

turned on without any DMX signal, the fixture will automatically go in to sound-

active mode. Available settings are: “Close” – Shutter flags will close. “Hold” –

Fixture will remain at it’s last settings. “Auto” – Fixture will go into stand-alone

mode, running the built-in program. “Music” – The fixture will go into sound-

active mode.

Pan Reverse - This function allows you to invert all pan movements. Use the Up

and Down buttons to turn this function On or Off. Press the Enter button to

accept the change or the Mode button to cancel and return to the main menu.

This function is “OFF” by default.

Tilt Reverse - This function allows you to invert all tilt movements. Use the Up

and Down buttons to turn this function On or Off. Press the Enter button to

accept the change or the Mode button to cancel and return to the main menu.

This function is “OFF” by default.

Pan Degree – This function changes the maximum Pan resolution from either

540˚ or 630˚. The default function is 540˚. 630˚ operation allows for greater

coverage, but slower pan movement.

Feedback – This function turns the feedback correction on or off. This function

is set to “ON” as default. This function allows for automatic pan and tilt correction

in the event either one disrupted during normal operation.

Movement Speed – This function changes the speed function of the Pan and

Tilt motors. Use this function intergrading Platinum Spot 5R into lighting rigs that

includes original Design Spot 250s. There are 3 different mode variations;

Speed 1 (Default): Slower than the original Design Spot 250 for smoother,

more precise movements.

Speed 2: Pan and Tilt speeds are identical to the first generation Design

Spot 250.

Speed 3: includes a faster Pan speed. Pan speed is 0.5 seconds faster than

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original DS-250. Tilt speed will be the same as speed 2.

Mic Sensitivity – This function makes the internal microphone more or less

sensitive to sound. This function only works in conjunction with the sound active

modes. The default setting is 70% and setting range from 0% to 99%.

Hibernation – When activated, this function will automatically put the fixture in

power stand-by mode after a defined period of time of no DMX activity. This

prevents the fixture form expending power for extended periods in the event the

fixture has been left on accidently. In stand-by mode the lamp and all motors will

power down if no DMX signal is sent to the fixture for a period of 15 minutes

(default, can be user defined). The fixture will automatically reset and return to

normal operation once a DMX signal is sensed.

Fans Control - This function is used to change the functionality of the internal

cooling fans. The available selections are: 1) “AUTO” – The fans will automatically

switch between low and high speeds depending on the internal operating

temperature. 2) “HIGH” – The fans will run in high-speed mode regardless of

operating temperature. 3) “LOW” – The fans will remain in low speeds regardless of

internal operating temperature.

Display Settings

Shutoff Time - The display is designed to turn off during normal operation to

avoid excessive light in situations that require an extremely dark environment.

This function will adjust the amount of time the display will remain on until it is

automatic turned off. This function is disabled as default.

Display Reverse – This function will allow the entire display to be flipped by

180˚ to allow for better view when the fixture is hung from truss or a ceiling. This

function is disabled as default.

Key Lock – This function allows you to lock the keys on the display to prevent

menu tampering. With this function you can activate the automatic keylock

function. If this function is activated, the keys will be automatically locked in 15

seconds from the last command. In order to deactivate or temporarily deactivate

the keylock function, press the Mode/Esc Button for 3 seconds to regain access to

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the menu commands.

Temperature C/F – This function changes the temperature the unit will display from

either Celsius or Fahrenheit. Fahrenheit is set as the default measurement.

Initial effect – This function allows a user to create and assign a custom “Home

Position” into the fixture. Adjusting the Pan and Tilt values then locking those values

into the fixture’s internal memory creates the new “Home” position.

Wireless DMX

This section will control the functionality of the built-in wireless DMX receiver. See

page 8 for more information on operating this fixture via Wireless DMX.

Restore Default – This function is used to restore the factory settings of the device.

All settings will be set back to the default values (shaded). Any edited scenes will be

lost.

Reset Functions: The reset function returns a motor to the “Home” position. There are

several reset functions available on this fixture. The list below details the functionality of

each available selection.



Reset All: This function will reset all internal motors to the home position.



Reset Pan and Tilt: This function will only reset the pan and tilt motors to the

home position.



Reset Colors: This function will only reset the color wheel to the home position.



Reset Gobos: This function will only reset the gobo wheels to the home position.



Reset Shutter: This function will only reset the blackout shutter to the home

position.



Reset Others: This function will reset all other motors not associated with any in

the previously listed reset commands to the home position.

Effect Adjust:

Test Channel – This menu function allows the user to select each individual

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fixture channel and test it’s function independently from the control

board.

Lamp adjustment (manual control) – This function readies the fixture for lamp

optimization in a simple single step procedure. This function will center the pan and tilt

motors and at the same time open the shutter and bring the dimmer to 100%. The pan

and tilt function will still operate if the fixture needs to be positioned to a flat clear

surface. For more information on lamp optimization please see Section 6/Page 14.

Calibrate values – This function should only be performed by a qualified technician.

This function allows a user to make small adjustments to the effect wheels (color, gobo,

shutter, etc) to compensate for ware or in the event a sensor has been knocked slightly

out of place. Because improper use of this function can result in undesired operation this

function has been password protected. The password is 050 and must be entered each

time the calibration menu function is entered. Because calibration is an extremely

delicate procedure instruction on performing this action are left out of this manual. For a

first time calibrator, please contact our customer support team for step-by-step

instructions.

User Mode Set:

User mode – This function allows the user to create user defined channel orders

allowing the fixture to match the channel order of other fixtures on the market for easier

operation. A total of three user modes may be configured: User Mode A, User Mode B,

and User Mode C.

Edit User mode – This function allows the user to make the actual changes in the user-

defined modes that are created in the previous function.

EDIT PROGRAM: - The fixture comes equipped with a built-in DMX recorder that allows

custom programs to be installed and recalled directly from the fixture’s control board.

Programs can be created and stored using the fixture’s control board or by using an

external DMX controller. For detailed instructions on how to complete this task please

see Section 12/ Page 39.

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Select program – This function allows the user to select one of ten of the user defined

built-in programs. This program is then accessed in “Function Mode” under “Program

Run.”

Edit program – This function allows the user to edit the built-in programs.

Edit Scenes – This function allows the user to edit or define the actual scenes that are

stored in the user defined built-in programs that are accessed in the previous step.

Rec Controller - The Platinum Spot 5R features an integrated DMX recorder. Pre-

programmed scenes can be transmitted to the fixture via any DMX compliant controller.

This function allows those scenes to be stored in to the fixture’s built-in memory and

then subsequently used to create the user-defined programs.

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INSTRUCTIONS ON USE:

DMX channel´s functions and their values (34 DMX channels):

Mode/Channel

Value

Function

StBaEx

PAN Movement 8bit :

111

0-255

Pan Movement By 540/630

Pan Fine 16bit

2 2

0-255

Fine control of Pan movement

TILT Movement 8bit :

323

0-255

Tilt Movement By 270

Tilt Fine 16bit

4 4

0-255

Fine control of Tilt movement

Color Wheel :

Color Wheel :

0-18

Open / white

19-37

Color 1

38-56

Color 2

57-75

Color 3

535

76-94

Color 4

535

95-113

Color 5

535

114-127

Color 6

535

128-189

Forwards rainbow effect from fast to slow

535

190-193

No rotation

535

194-255

Backwards rainbow effect from slow to fast

Color Wheel Fine :

  6

0-255

Color Wheel colour change to any position Fine

Cyan Color :

647

0-255

Cyan (0-white, 255-100% Cyan)

Cyan Color Fine :

  8

0-255

Cyan Fine

Magenta Color :

759

0-255

Magenta (0-white, 255-100% magenta)

Magenta Color Fine :

  10

0-255

Magenta Fine

Yellow Color :

8611

0-255

Yellow (0-white, 255-100% Yellow)

Yellow Color Fine :

  12

0-255

Yellow Fine

Rotating gobos, cont. rotation :

0-9

Open

10-19

Rot. gobo 1

20-29

Rot. gobo 2

30-39

Rot. gobo 3

40-49

Rot. gobo 4

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50-59

Rot. gobo 5

60-69

Rot. gobo 6

70-79

Rot. gobo 7

9713

80-89

Rot. gobo 8

9713

90-104

Rot. gobo 1 shake

9713

105-119

Rot. gobo 2 shake

9713

120-134

Rot. gobo 3 shake

9713

135-149

Rot. gobo 4 shake

9713

150-164

Rot. gobo 5 shake

9713

165-179

Rot. gobo 6 shake

9713

180-194

Rot. gobo 7 shake

9713

195-209

Rot. gobo 8 shake

9713

210-255

Rot. gobo wheel cont. rotation slow to fast

Rotating gobo index, rotating gobo rotation :

0-127

Gobo indexing

10814

128-189

Forwards gobo rotation from fast to slow

10814

190-193

No rotation

10814

194-255

Backwards gobo rotation from slow to fast

Rotating gobo indexing Fine

  15

0-255

Fine indexing

Fixed Gobos :

0-7

Open/hole

8-15

Gobo 1

16-23

Gobo 2

24-31

Gobo 3

32-39

Gobo 4

40-47

Gobo 5

48-55

Gobo 6

56-63

Gobo 7

64-71

Gobo 8

72-79

Gobo 9

80-87

Gobo 10

88-95

Gobo 11

96-103

Gobo 12

104-111

Gobo 13

11916

112-119

Gobo 14

11916

120-126

Gobo 1 shake slow to fast

11916

127-133

Gobo 2 shake slow to fast

11916

134-140

Gobo 3 shake slow to fast

11916

141-147

Gobo 4 shake slow to fast

11916

148-154

Gobo 5 shake slow to fast

11916

155-161

Gobo 6 shake slow to fast

11916

162-168

Gobo 7 shake slow to fast

11916

169-175

Gobo 8 shake slow to fast

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176-182

Gobo 9 shake slow to fast

183-189

Gobo 10 shake slow to fast

190-196

Gobo 11 shake slow to fast

197-203

Gobo 12 shake slow to fast

204-210

Gobo 13 shake slow to fast

211-217

Gobo 14 shake slow to fast

218-255

Gobo wheel rotation from slow to fast

Fixed gobo indexing Fine

  17

0-255

Fixed gobo Fine indexing

3 facet rotating prism, Prism / Gobo macros:

0-31

Open

32-127

Rot. Prism

128-135

Macro 1

136-143

Macro 2

144-151

Macro 3

152-159

Macro 4

160-167

Macro 5

168-175

Macro 6

121018

176-183

Macro 7

121018

184-191

Macro 8

121018

192-199

Macro 9

121018

200-207

Macro 10

121018

208-215

Macro 11

121018

216-223

Macro 12

121018

224-231

Macro 13

121018

232-239

Macro 14

121018

240-247

Macro 15

121018

248-255

Macro 16

Rotating prism:

0-127

Prism indexing

131119

128-189

Forwards prism rotation from fast to slow

131119

190-193

No rotation

131119

194-255

Backwards prism rotation from slow to fast

Rotating Prism indexing Fine

  20

0-255

Fine indexing

Focus :

141221

0-255

Continuous adjustment from near to far

Focus Fine:

  22

0-255

Continuous adjustment Fine

Zoom :

151323

0-255

Zoom adjustment from small to big

Zoom Fine:

  24

0-255

Zoom adjustment Fine

Shutter, strobe:

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0-31

Shutter closed

32-63

No function (shutter open)

64-95

Strobe effect slow to fast

161425

96-127

No function (shutter open)

161425

128-159

Pulse-effect in sequences

161425

160-191

No function (shutter open)

161425

192-223

Random strobe effect slow to fast

161425

224-255

No function (shutter open)

Dimmer intensity:

171526

0-255

Intensity 0 to 100%

Fine Dimmer intensity:

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0-255

Dimmer intensity fine

Iris:

0-191

Max. diameter to Min.diameter

181628

192-223

Pulse closing fast to slow

181628

224-255

Pulse opening slow to fast

Iris Fine:

  29

0-255

Iris Fine

Frost:

0-191

Frost 0~100%

191730

192-223

Pulse opening fast to slow

191730

224-254

Pulse closing slow to fast

191730

255

Max. Frost

Speed Of CMY & Colour macro Speed:

201831

0-255

Speed Max −>Min

Speed Pan/Tilt movement:

0-225

Max to min speed

211932

226-235

Blackout by movement

211932

236-245

Blackout by all wheel changing

211932

246-255

No function

Colour macros - CMY and colour wheel:

0-7

OFF

8-15

Macro1

16-23

Macro2

24-31

Macro3

32-39

Macro4

40-47

Macro5

48-55

Macro6

56-63

Macro7

64-71

Macro8

72-79

Macro9

80-87

Macro10

88-95

Macro11

96-103

Macro12

104-111

Macro13

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112-119

Macro14

222033

120-127

Macro15

222033

128-135

Macro16

222033

136-143

Macro17

222033

144-151

Macro18

222033

152-159

Macro19

222033

160-167

Macro20

222033

168-175

Macro21

222033

176-183

Macro22

222033

184-191

Macro23

222033

192-199

Macro24

222033

200-207

Macro25

222033

208-215

Macro26

222033

216-223

Macro27

222033

224-231

Macro28

222033

232-239

Macro29

222033

240-247

Macro30

222033

248-255

Random CMY

Lamp on/off, reset, internal programs:

0-19

Colour change normal

20-29

Colour change to any position

30-39

Colour & gobo change to any position

40-59

Lamp on

60-79

Lamp switch off

80-84

All motor reset

85-87

Scan motor reset

88-90

Colors motor reset

91-93

Gobo motor reset

232134

94-96

Shutter & Dimmer motor reset

232134

97-99

Other motor reset

232134

100-119

Internal program 1 (secne1~8 of EEPROM)

232134

120-139

Internal program 2 (secne9~16 of EEPROM)

232134

140-159

Internal program 3 (secne17~24 of EEPROM)

232134

160-179

Internal program 4 (secne25~32 of EEPROM)

232134

180-199

Internal program 5 (secne33~40 of EEPROM)

232134

200-219

Internal program 6 (secne41~48 of EEPROM)

232134

220-239

Internal program 7 (secne49~56 of EEPROM)

232134

240-255

Music Control (secne of Program 1)

ERROR MESSAGE

When you turn on the fixture, it will make a reset at first. The display may show“Err channel is XX” while
there are problems with one or more channels. “XX” stands for channel 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 who has the testing
sensor for positioning. For example, when the display shows “Err channel is Color wheel”, it means there is
some error in channel 5. If there are some errors on channel 1, channel 3, channel 5 at the same time, you may
see the error message “Err channel is Pan movement”, “Err channel is Tilt movement”, “Err channel is Color
wheel” flash repeated for 2 times, and then the fixture will generate a second reset. If the fixture remain error
message after performing reset more than 2 times, only the channels which have errors can not work properly,
others can work as usual. Please contact with dealer or manufacturer for service, self repair is not allowed.

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PAN- movement Er

(PAN-yoke movement error) This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the yoke’s magnetic­indexing circuit malfunction (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its driving
IC on the main PCB). The PAN- movement is not located in the default position after the reset.

TILT- movement Er

(TILT-head movement error) This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the head’s magnetic­indexing circuit malfunctions (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its
driving IC on the main PCB). The TILT- movement is not located in the default position after the reset.

Color wheel Er

(Color wheel- error) This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the magnetic-indexing circuit
malfunction (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its driving IC on the main
PCB). The color wheel is not located in the default position after the reset.

Cyan Color wheel Er

(Cyan color wheel- error) This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the magnetic-indexing circuit

malfunction (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its driving IC on the main

PCB). The cyan color wheel is not located in the default position after the reset.

Magenta color wheel Er

(Magenta color wheel- error) This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the magnetic-indexing

circuit malfunction (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its driving IC on the

main PCB). The magenta color wheel is not located in the default position after the reset.

Yellow color wheel Er

(Yellow color wheel- error) This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the magnetic-indexing

circuit malfunction (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its driving IC on the

main PCB). The Yellow color wheel is not located in the default position after the reset.

Gobo wheel 1 Er

(Gobo wheel 1 - error) This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the magnetic-indexing circuit
malfunction (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its driving IC on the main
PCB). The Gobo wheel 1 is not located in the default position after the reset.

Gobo Rot 1 Er

(Gobo Rot 1- error) This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the magnetic-indexing circuit
malfunction (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its driving IC on the main
PCB). The Gobo Rot 1 is not located in the default position after the reset.

Gobo wheel 2 Er

(Gobo wheel 1 - error) This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the magnetic-indexing circuit
malfunction (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its driving IC on the main
PCB). The Gobo wheel 1 is not located in the default position after the reset.

Focus Er

(Focus error) This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the magnetic-indexing circuit malfunction
(sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its driving IC on the main PCB). The
Focus is not located in the default position after the reset.

Zoom Er

(Zoom error) This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the magnetic-indexing circuit malfunction
(sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its driving IC on the main PCB). The
Focus is not located in the default position after the reset.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The following points have to be considered during the inspection:

1) All screws for installing the devices or parts of the device have to be tightly connected and must not be
corroded.

2) There must not be any deformations on the housing, color lenses, fixations and installation spots (ceiling,
suspension, trussing).

3) Mechanically moved parts must not show any traces of wearing and must not rotate with

unbalances.

4) The electric power supply cables must not show any damage, material fatigue or sediments.
Further instructions depending on the installation spot and usage have to be adhered by a skilled installer and
any safety problems have to be removed.

In order to make the lights in good condition and extend the life time, we suggest a regular
cleaning to the lights.

1) Clean the inside and outside lens each week to avoid the weakness of the lights due to

accumulation of dust.

2) Clean the fan each week.

3) To make sure the smooth gobo rotation, we suggest adding proper lube to the wheel each

three month, avoiding the excessive lube splashes during the gobo rotating.

4) A detailed electric check by approved electrical engineer each three month, make sure that the

circuit contacts are in good condition, prevent the poor contact of circuit from overheating.

We recommend a frequent cleaning of the device. Please use a moist, lint- free cloth. Never use alcohol or
solvents.
There are no serviceable parts inside the device except for the lamp. Please refer to the instructions under
“Installation instructions”.
Should you need any spare parts, please order genuine parts from your local dealer.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply: AC 100V-240V~, 50Hz/60Hz

Power consumption: 500W

Packing dimensions: 50 x 46.5 x 72cm

Net weight: 22.2KGS

Gross weight: 25 KGS

Remark: errors and omissions for every information given in this manual excepted. All information is subject to

change without prior notice.

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