Elation Professional 30 User Manual

OPTI TRI 30

Opti Tri 30 Introduction

Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Opti Tri 30 by Elation Pro-

fessional®. Every Opti Tri 30 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 xture for any

damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit has
arrived intact. In the case damage has been found or parts are missing,
please contact our customer support number for further instructions.

Do not return this unit to your dealer without rst contacting customer

support.

Introduction: The Opti Tri 30 is part of Elation Professionals® continu-

ing pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures. The

Opti Tri 30 is a powerful DMX intelligent LED wash. This wash is light
weight and compact which makes it a great piece for mobile DJ’s and
clubs. This unit can be used as a stand alone unit or in a master/slave

conguration. The unit has ve operating modes that include sound

active mode, RGB mode, Macro mode, Auto mode, and DMX con­trolled.

Customer Support: ©Elation® 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. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Pacic Standard Time.

Voice: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Rev. 5/09

User Instructions

©Elation Professional®

Los Angeles CA. 90040

www.elationlighting.com

6122 S. Eastern Ave.

Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, 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. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact
Elation customer support.

PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.

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Opti Tri 30 General Instructions

Opti Tri 30 Safety Precautions

To optimize the performance of this product, please read these
operating instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic
operations of this unit. These instructions contain important safety
information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Please
keep this manual with the unit, for future reference.

Opti Tri 30 Features

• Multi-Colors

• Built in Microphone

• Five Operating Modes

• DMX-512 protocol

• Six DMX Modes: 1 Channel Mode, 2 Channel Mode, 3 Channel

Mode, 4 Channel Mode, 6 Channel Mode, & 7 Channel Mode

• Dimming 0-100% in 2 Channel Mode, 4 Channel Mode, 6 Channel

Mode, & 7 Channel Mode.

• Daisy Chain Units Together in DMX Mode

Opti Tri 30 Warranty Registration

The Opti Tri 30 carries a two year 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 included in the shipping carton. 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 our
customer support team on our customer support number. All pack­ages returned to the service department not displaying a R.A. number
on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do not expose this unit

rain or moisture

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

• Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required volt­ age for your unit.

• Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been
frayed or broken. 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 re in case of an internal short.

• Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.

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

• Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed.

• Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack

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

paying particular attention to the point they exit from the unit.

• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by
t he manufacturer. See page 10 for cleaning details.

• Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (inclu­ d ing 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.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance.

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Opti Tri 30 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 re duces signal errors and
avo ids signal tran smis sion problem s
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.

1

2

3

1

2

3

DMX +

DMX -

COMMON

DMX512 OUT

3-PIN XLR

POWER

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

1

2

3

Terminatio n re duces signal errors and
avo ids signal tran smis sion problem s
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.

Opti Tri 30 Set Up

Power Supply: Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source volt­age in your area matches the required voltage for your Elation Opti

Tri 30. The Elation Opti Tri 30 is available in a 120v and 220v version.

Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue, you should be
sure your unit voltages matches the wall outlet voltage before attempt-

ing to operate you xture.

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 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” 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 xtures 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. 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.

Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX Operation):

The Opti Tri 30 can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Opti Tri

30 has 6 DMX Channel Modes. To select you desired DMX Channel
mode please see pages 8-9. Your unit and your DMX controller require

a approved DMX-512, 110 Ohm Data cable for
data input and data output (Figure 1). We rec-

ommend Accu-Cable DMX cables. If you are
making your own cables, be sure to use standard

110-120 Ohm 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 cannot be split.

Figure 1

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Notice: Be sure to follow gures 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

XLR Male Socket

1 Ground

2 Cold

3 Hot

Figure 3

Special Note: Line Termination.

used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic
behavior. A terminator is a 110-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is con­nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and
DATA -). This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last
unit 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.

5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.

connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR xtures

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.

Conductor 5-Pin XLR Male (In)3-Pin XLR Female (Out)

Ground/Shield

Data Compliment (- signal)

Data True (+ signal)

Not Used

Not Used

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XLR Female Socket

2 Cold

1 Ground

3 Hot

When longer runs of cable are

Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR

3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3

XLR Pin Conguration

Pin 1 = Ground

Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)

Pin 3 = Data True (positive)

Figure 4

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3

Do Not Use

Do Not Use

Opti Tri 30 Operating Instructions

Opti Tri 30 Operating Instructions

LED Display On/Off:

To set the LED display to turn off after 10 seconds, press the MODE
button until 0001 is displayed, press the UP button to display 0002.
Now the display will disappear after 10s. Press any button to turn

the display on again. Be advised though that the display will turn off
automatically after 10 seconds.

To set the display press the MODE button until 0001 is displayed. The

display will now stay on at all times.

0001= LCD display on at all times.
0002= LCD display shuts off after 10 seconds.

Operating Modes:

You can use the Opti Tri 30 in five ways:

• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through the
built in programs.

• Macro mode - There are 32 color macros to choose from.

• Auto mode - There are 6 built in programs to choose from.

• RGB mode - Control the intensity of all three colors adjusting the
intensity to your desire.

• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as
as the Elation® Show Designer™.

“3002 etc..

4. Connect the “Slave” unit or units and they will automatically start to
follow the “Master.”

Sound Active Mode:

In this mode the Opti Tri 30 will react to sound, and chase through the
different colors.

1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “7-So” is dis-

played.

2. The fixture will now change via sound.

Macro Mode:

1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “8-XX” is dis-

played.

2. There are 32 macros to choose from. Select your desired macro by
pressing the UP and DOWN buttons.

Auto Mode:

1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “9-XX” is dis-

played.

2. There are 6 built in programs to choose from. Select your desired
program by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons. You can set your
program speed by following the instructions below.

Master-Slave Operation:

This function will allows you to link units together to run in a Master­Slave mode. In Master-Slave operation one unit will act as the controlling
unit and the others will react to the controlling units built-in programs.
Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave however, only one unit can be

programmed to act as the “Master.”

Master-Slave Connections and Settings:

1. Daisy chain your units via the XLR connector on the rear of the unit.
Use standard XLR microphone cables to link your units together.
Remember that the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female
XLR connector is the ouput. The first unit in the chain (master) will
use the female XLR connector only. The last unit in the chain will use
the male XLR connector only.

2. Set the “Master” unit to your desired mode or operation.

3. For the “Slave” unit(s), set the display to DMX mode 3, or 3 Channel
mode. The display should read “3000” or any variables, i.e “3001”,

Auto Mode Speed Adjustment:

1. To adjust the speed of your Auto mode program press the MODE
button until “A-XX” is displayed.

2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to make the adjustmetns. “A-01” is
the slowest speed, “A-15” the fastest speed. When the display
reads “A-00” the Auto mode is running by sound activity. Set to your

desire.

RGB Mode:

1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until:

2. When XXX is displayed you are in Red dimming mode. Press the
UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.

3. When XXX is displayed you are in Green dimming mode. Press the
UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.

3. When XXX is displayed you are in Blue dimming mode. Press the
UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.

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Opti Tri 30 Operating Instructions

Opti Tri 30 1 Channel Mode - DMX Values and Functions

DMX Mode:

Operating through a DMX controller gives the user the freedom to create
their own programs tailored to their own individual needs. The Opti Tri 30

has 6 DMX modes: 1 Channel mode, 2 Channel mode, 3 Channel mode,

4 Channel mode, 6 Channel mode, and a 7 Channel mode. See pages

10-12 for each modes’ DMX traits.

1. This function will allow you to control each individual fixture’s traits
with a standard DMX 512 controller.

2. To run your fixture in DMX mode, plug in the fixture via the XLR con-

nections to any standard DMX controller. Select your desired DMX
mode, and then press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the DMX
address.

3. To run the 1 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “1000”
is displayed. This is the DMX addressing for the 1 Channel Mode.

4. To run the 2 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “2000”

is displayed. This is the DMX addressing for the 2 Channel Mode.

5. To run the 3 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “3000”

is displayed. This is the DMX addressing for the 3 Channel Mode.

6. To run the 4 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “4000”

is displayed. This is the DMX addressing for the 4 Channel Mode.

7. To run the 6 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “5000”

is displayed. This is the DMX addressing for the 6 Channel Mode.

8. To run the 7 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “6000”

is displayed. This is the DMX addressing for the 7 Channel Mode.

9. Please see pages 10-12 for DMX values and traits

Channel Value Function

1 COLOR MACROS

0 OFF

1 - 7 BASTARD AMBER
8 - 15 MEDIUM AMBER
16 - 23 PALE AMBER GOLD
24 - 31 GALLO GOLD

32 - 39 GOLDEN AMBER
40 - 47 LIGHT RED
48 - 55 MEDIUM RED
56 - 63 MEDIUM PINK

64 - 71 BROADWAY PINK

72 - 79 FOLLIES PINK
80 - 87 LIGHT LAVENDER
88 - 95 SPECIAL LAVENDER

96 - 103 LAVENDER
104 - 111 INDIGO
112 - 119 HEMSLEY BLUE
120 - 127 TIPTON BLUE
128 - 135 LIGHT STEEL BLUE
136 - 143 LIGHT SKY BLUE
144 - 151 SKY BLUE
152 - 159 BRILLIANT BLUE
160 - 167 LIGHT GREEN BLUE
168 - 175 BRIGHT BLUE
176 - 183 PRIMARY BLUE
184 - 191 CONGO BLUE
192 - 199 PALE YELLOW GREEN

200 - 207 MOSS GREEN

208 - 215 PRIMARY GREEN
216 - 223 DOUBLE CTB
224 - 231 FULL CTB

232 - 239 HALF CTB
240 - 247 DARK BLUE
248 - 255 WHITE

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Opti Tri 30 2 Channel Mode - DMX Values and Functions

Opti Tri 30 6 Channel Mode - DMX Values and Functions

Channel Value Function

1 1 - 255 COLOR MACROS

PLEASE SEE 1 CHANNEL MODE
2 0 - 255 DIMMER 0% - 100%

Opti Tri 30 3 Channel Mode - DMX Values and Functions

Channel Value Function

1 RED

1 - 255 0% - 100%

2 GREEN

1 - 255 0% - 100%

3 BLUE

1 - 255 0% - 100%

Opti Tri 30 4 Channel Mode - DMX Values and Functions

Channel Value Function

1 RED

1 - 255 0% - 100%

Channel Value Function

1 RED

1 - 255 0% - 100%

2 GREEN

1 - 255 0% - 100%

3 BLUE

1 - 255 0% - 100%

4 1 - 255 COLOR MACROS
PLEASE SEE 1 CHANNEL MODE

5 0 - 15 NOTHING
16 - 255 STROBING/ MACRO SPEED

6 MASTER DIMMER

1 - 255 0% - 100%

Channel 1, 2, and 3 will not work, when Channel 4 is being

used.

When using Channel 4, Channel 5 will control the speed of the
macro.

2 GREEN

1 - 255 0% - 100%

3 BLUE

1 - 255 0% - 100%

4 MASTER DIMMER

1 - 255 0% - 100%

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Opti Tri 30 7 Channel Mode - DMX Values and Functions

Opti Tri 30 Cleaning

Channel Value Function

1 RED

1 - 255 0% - 100%

2 GREEN

1 - 255 0% - 100%

3 BLUE

1 - 255 0% - 100%

4 1 - 255 COLOR MACROS
PLEASE SEE 1 CHANNEL MODE

5 0 - 15 NOTHING
16 - 255 STROBING/SPEED CONTROL

6 MODE

0 - 31 RGB USING CHANNEL’S 1, 2, & 3

32 - 63 DIM - BRIGHT
64 - 95 BRIGHT - DIM

96 - 127 DIM - BRIGHT - DIM
128 - 159 COLOR MIXING
160 - 191 3 COLOR CHANGE
192 - 223 7 COLOR CHANGE

224 - 255 SOUND ACTIVE

7 MASTER DIMMER

1 - 255 0% - 100%

Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the internal and exter-

nal optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light
output.

1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the

outside casing.

2. Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth

every 20 days.

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

Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture

operates (i.e. smoke, fog residue, dust, dew).

Opti Tri 30 Trouble Shooting

Listed below are a few common problems the user may encounter,
with solutions.

Unit not responding to DMX:

1. Check that the DMX cables are connected properly and are
wired correctly (pin 3 is “hot”; on some other DMX devices

pin 2 may be ‘hot’). Also, check that all cables are connected

to the right connectors; it does matter which way the inputs

and outputs are connected.

Unit does not respond to sound:

1. Quiet or high pitched sounds will not activate the unit.

Channel 1, 2, and 3 will not work, when Channel 4 is being

used.

When using Channel 6, Channel 5 will control the speed of the
color changing.

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Opti Tri 30 Warranty

2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

A. Elation Professionals® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, Elation Profes­sionals® products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship
for a period of two years (730 days) from the date of purchase. 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 Professionals® 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 Professionals® will
pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If the
entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No accessories
should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product,
Elation Professionals® shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any
such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.

C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the prod-

uct is modied in any manner which Elation Professionals® concludes, after inspec-

tion, affects the reliability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced
by anyone other than the Elation Professionals® factory unless prior written authori­zation was issued to purchaser by Elation Professionals®; if the product is damaged
because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual.

Opti Tri 30 Specifications

Model:

SPECIFICATIONS:

Opti Tri 30

Working Position: Any safe working position

Voltage: 100V ~ 240V/47~63Hz
LED’s: 21 x 1 Watt LED’s
Power Consumption: 120V/26.5W ~ 230V/26.5W
Beam Angle: 10 Degrees

Weight: 5.07lbs./ 2.3 kgs.

Dimensions: 9.84” (L) x 7.2” (W) x 5.7” (H)
Colors: RGB Color Mixing
DMX Channels: 6 DMX Modes: 1 Channel Mode,

2 Channel Mode, 3 Channel Mode,
4 Channel Mode, 6 Channel Mode,
& 7 Channel Mode
Warranty: 2 Year (730 days)

D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance,
cleaning or periodic check-up. During the period specied above, Elation Profession­als® 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 Professionals® under this warranty shall be limited to the
repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion
of Elation Professionals®. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured
after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect.

E. Elation Professionals® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or
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 products described above. Except to the extent prohibited
by applicable law, all implied warranties made by Elation Professionals® in connec-

tion with this product, including warranties of merchantability or tness, are limited in

duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed
or implied, including warranties of merchantability or tness, shall apply to this prod­uct after said period has 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 Professionals® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or conse­quential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.

G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elation Professionals®
Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty
terms and conditions heretofore published.

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Auto Sensing Voltage: This xture contains a electronic bal-

last, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the
power source.

Please Note: Specications and improvements in the design of

this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior
written notice.

©Elation Professionals®

A Division of the AmericanDJ® Group of Companies

World Headquarters:

6122 S. Eastern Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90040 USA

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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