Elation Professional 575E User Manual

Rev. 7/24/07

Design Spot 575E

Elation Prof es s ional 4295 Charter Stre et

Los Angeles , Ca 90058

www.elationlighting.com

Contents

1. General Information……………………………………………………………………… 3 a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 3 b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…………..… 3 c. Customer Support…………………………………………….………………… 3 d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………………..…… 4 e. Discharge Lamp Warning……………………………………………………… 4

2. Safety Instructions………………………………………………………........…………. 6

3. Features…………………………………………………………………………………… 8

4. General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 9

5. Lamp Installation…………………………………………………………………………. 10 a. Lamp installation…………………………………………………….………….. 10 b. Lamp optimization……………………………………………………..………… 11

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6. Mounting and Installation………………………………………………………….……. 13 a. Mounting Positions……………………………………………………………… 13 b. Mounting Points…………………………………………………………………. 14 c. Securing………………………………………………………………………….. 15

7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………... 16 a. DMX Connections………………………………………………………………. 16 b. DMX Terminator…………………………………………………………………. 17 c. 3-P in to 5-Pin Co nversion…………………………………… …………………. 18 d. DMX Addressing………………………………………………………………… 18

8. Display Indicators……………………………………………………………………….. 20

9. Fixture Menu……………………………………………………………………………… 21 a. Menu functions………………………………………………………………….. 23

10. DMX Channel Traits…………………………………………………………………….. 39 a. DMX Channel Values…………………………………………………………… 40

11. Error Codes………………………………………………………………………………. 45

12. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………………………… 48

13. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………... 49

14. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………… 51

15. Gobo Patterns……………………………………………………………. .……………... 52

16. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….………… …….. 5 3

17. Circuit Schematic………...………………………………………………………………. 54

18. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 55

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The Design Spot 575E,™ 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 Design Spot 575E™ by Elation Professional®. Every Design Spot 575E™ 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.

CUSTOMER SUPPOR T: 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®. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Voice: (323) 582-3322 Fax: (323) 582-3108 E-mail: support@elationlighting.com Forum: www.ElationLighting.com/forum

Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures warranty.

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Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Design Spot 575E™ carries a two year (730 days) limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. 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.

DISCHARGE LAMP WARNING: This fixture is fitted with a discharge lamp, which is highl y suscepti ble to damage if i mprope rly han dled. N eve r touch the lamp with your bare hands, as the oil from your hands will shorten lamp life. Also, never move the fixture until the lamps have had ample time to cool. Remember, lamps are not covered under warranty

conditions. This fixture emits intense UV radiation, which is harmful to the eyes and skin. The intense luminance of the lamp can cause severe damage to the retina. Never operate this fixture with the protective covers removed, these covers have been specially designed to shield against UV radiation.

Epileptic Warning: Those suffering from epilepsy should avoid looking directly into the lamp at all times.

Avoid switching the fixture on and off repeatedly in short intervals, as this will reduce lamp life and intensity.

To achieve the intensity associated with discharge lamps, these la mps use a g as sealed in a high-pressure environment to emit a brilliant output. Du e to the high pressure involved with the construction of the lamp, the lamp may explode during prolonged extensive use. This risk is increased with age; added care is encouraged when dealing with older lamps. Thus,

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lamp should always be replaced at the end of their recommended duty cycle. Extreme caution should be used when operated this or any fixture fitted with a gas discharge lamp.

Never open this fixture while in use!

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 device falls under protection-class 1. Therefore it is essential that the device be grounded properly.

All electrical connections must performed by qualified personal.

Be sure the available voltage matches the voltage requirements of the unit.

Be sure the power cord is neve r crimp ed or d a maged. If t he pow er c ord is dam aged, repl ace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating.

Always disconnect from main power before performing any type of service or any cleaning procedure.

Only handle the pow e r co rd by the plug. Never pull ou t the plug by tugging the w ire portio n of the cord.

Please be aware that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty.

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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The Design Spot 575E™ 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.

1. Always be sure that the fan and the air inlets remain clean and are never blocked. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this fixture and other devices or a wall to allow for proper cooling.

2. Never touch the fixture during normal operation. This can cause severe personal injuries and/or damage to the fixture.

3. Be sure to unplug the DESIGN SPOT 575E™ from the power outlet before performing any service related issues.

4. Lamp Replacement; Allow at least 30 minutes after disconnecting main power before you open the DESIGN SPOT 575E™. To prevent personal injury, never touch the lamp if you are not absolutely sure it has cooled.

5. Never look directly into the lamp beam. You risk injury to your retina, which may induce blindness.

6. Be sure to track and record the lamp running time. The lamp should be changed at the end of the specified lamp life, regardless of lamp output. You may also have to change the lamp if it shows any deformations or damage. The same is with all glass components, color filters, lenses and mirrors.

7. For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter two of this manual. Operating the DESIGN SPOT 575E™ without suited safety aids such as safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.

8. Installation should only be performed by qualified and certified personal.

9. When mounting this fixture, use only the original rigging parts included with this fixture. Any structural modification will void the original manufactures warranty and

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may increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.

10. To reduce the risk of fire or shock, do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture.

11. Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord has become damaged or frayed.

Important Notice: Damages resulting from the disregard of safety and general user instructions found in this user manual are not subject to any warranty claims.

Never touch the device during operation!

The housing may heat up

Never look directly into the light source,

as sensitive persons may suffer an epileptic shock.

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3. FEATURES

• Pan 630° or 540˚ (User selectable) / Tilt 265°

• Built-In Macros (Color, Gobo, Prism)

• 3 operation mode: DMX Controlled, Stand-Alone or Sound Activated

• Color Wheel: 8 colors plus white (including UV filter), with rainbow effect

• CMY Variable Color Mixing

• Easy to Navigate On-Board LCD Menu (may be turned 180°)

• Animation Effect Wheel

• Two Gobos Wheels:

o Rotating gobo wheel with 7 rotating gobos plus open, all gobos can be easily

replaceable and gobo indexing

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o Static gobo wheel with 7 static gobos plus open with different speed gobo

shaking and gobo indexing

• Strobe Effect: 0~10 flashes per second or random strobe

• Motorized Focus (Near to Far)

• Prism and Prism Rotation, with 16 prism macros (Indexable)

• Bright Phillips Gold MSR 575/2 SA DE Lamp (575w / 7200K / 750Hrs / 43,000Lm)

• Linear Dimmer from 0%~100%

• Electronic, Switching Power Supply (90v~240v)

• Variable, Linear Frost Filter (0% ~ 100%)

• RDMX (Remote DMX addressing from any DMX console)

• Auto test for all functions

• Automatic Pan/Tilt Correction

• Built-in Iris (5% ~ 100% - Seamless), with Iris Pulse Effect

• Motorized Linear Zoom (15˚ ~ 30˚)

• Glass Dichroic Reflector for Even Lamp Output

• USITT DMX-512 Complaint

o 24 DMX Channels (16bit Operation) o 22 DMX Channels (8bit Operation)

• 8 User Assignable Program Presets - Internal Program: Edit and save programs to the incor porated EEPROM. Maximum of 48 scenes.

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4. GENERAL GUIDELINES

This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage, in nightclubs, in theatres, etc. Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to so.

This fixture was designed for indoor use only.

Consistent operational breaks may ensure that the fixture will function properly for may years to come.

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

While choosing an installation location, please be sure that the fixture will not be exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust. The minimum distance between the fixture and a wall or flat surface should be at least .5 meter (about 1.5ft).

Always install the fixture with an appropriate safety cable. When installing the fixture in a suspended environment always be to use mounting hardware no less than M10 x 25 mm, also be sure the hardware i s insert in the pre-arranged screw hol e s in the base of t he fi xture .

When using the quick release “Omega” cam-lock system, be sure the four quick lock fasteners are locked in the quick lock holes correctly.

Do not attempt to operate this fixture until you have familiarized yourself with its functions.

Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating this type of theatrical fixture, most damages are the result of operations by nonprofessionals.

Please use the original packaging to transport the fixture in for service.

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5. LAMP INSTALL ATION INSTRUCTIO NS

For a proper and safe lamp change, please read this chapter carefully and follow all instructions.

Safety Regulations

• Disconnect the unit’s main power supply.

• Allow the unit to cool for at least 20 minutes before attempting any type of service.

• Before you put the Design Spot 575E™ into operation be su re al l covers have be en

replaced, otherwise you risk damage to the retina and expose to UV radiation!

• Replace the lamp with an approved r eplacem ent type. B e sure t o follow all the l am p handleing procedures included with your new lamp. Never handle the new lamp with your bare hands, th e oi ls fro m you r skin may dam age th e lamp. A lw ays replace with the lamp with a lamp that meets the orginal lamp specification, failure to do so may damage the unit and will void your manufactures warranty.

Installation Procedure:

1. Set the fixture on a flat surface and remove the four screws labeled “A” “B,” “C,” and “D” found on the back plate of the head assembly.

2. Gently pull out the lamp/socket assembly to access the lamp.

3. Gently remove the old lamp by grasping it by metal ends.

4. Insert the new lamp securel y, locking the lamp in place a s illustrate d in the d iagram on the next page. Orientate the lamp filler tube towards the backside of the reflector. Before reassembling the unit, be sure the new lamp is securely seated in the lamp socket. Always be sure to o nly use specified la mp types! (MS R 5 75 S A/2 D E lam p or equivalent).

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5. Once the lamp has been inserted into the socket, gently slide the socket assembly back into place and secure with the four retaining screws.

6. Reset the lamp run time in the system menu.

7. Always be sure to optimize the lamp after lamp replacement.

Do not operate this device with open cover

Lamp Optimization

The lamp orientation and optimization must be adjusted after every lamp change. This procedure centers the lamp in the reflector. Proper optimization will increase lamp life and ensure a bright, crisp, and even output. Improper optimization may add a yellow tint to the lamp output and reduce intensity. The minimum deviation amount is 1.0mm. Running the fixture within a lower deviation can cause damage to the lamp and/or lens.

The Design Spot 575E™ lamp holder is aligned at the factory. However, due to slight imperfections in all lamps, fine adjustments will improve light performance. Please follow the procedure below for proper lamp optimization:

1. Using either a DMX controller or the control panel on the unit (see “SPOT” in the fixture menu on page 33), strike the lamp and focus the light on a flat surface (beam open, white, no gobo, no effect).

2. Center the hot-spot (the brightest part of the beam) using the 3 adjustment screws labeled 1, 2, and 3 as illustrated on the next page. Turn one screw at a time to drag the hot-spot diagonally across the projected image. If you cannot detect a hot-spot, adjust the lamp until the light is even.

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3. To reduce a hot-spot, pull the lamp in by turning all three screws clockwise a 1/4-turn at a time until the light is evenly distributed.

4. If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center, or if light output is low, the lamp is too far back in the reflector. "Push” the lamp out by turning each of the adjustment screws ("1, 2, 3”) counterclockwise turn until the light is bright and evenly distributed.

Please remember that a MSR 575 SA/2 DE lamp is not a hot-restrike lamp therefore, you must wait approximately 15 minutes before you can attempt to strike the lamp once it has been turned off.

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6. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION

Cautions:

For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, or in areas were the fixture might be reached by unauthorized personal.

Before mounting the fixture to any surface, make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the device’s weight.

Fixture installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, such as an appropriate safety cable.

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

Before taking into operation for the first time,

the installation has to be approved by an expert.

When installing the device, make sure there is no highly

inflammable material within a distance of min. 0,5m

Mounting

The DESIGN SPOT 575E™ is fully operational in two different mounting positions, hanging upside-down from a ceiling, or set on a flat level surface (see illustration on next page). Be sure this fixture is kept at least 0.5m away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.). Always use and install the supplied safety cable as a safety measure to prevent accidental damage and/or injury in the event the clamp fails.

Refer to regulati o ns BGV C1 (f ormer ly V BG 70) and DIN VDE0 71 1-217 for proper installation in Europe To ensure proper installation, only qualified sta ff shoul d attem pt instal lati on.

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Mounting poi nts

Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including amongst others calculating working load limits, a fine knowledge of the installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installati on mate rial and the fixture. If you lack these qualificati o ns, d o not attempt the installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.

CAUTION!

Be sure all electrical connections are performed by a qualified

electrician.

Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting the main power cord to the appropriate wall outlet.

Clamp Mounting The Design Spot 575E™ provides a unique mounting bracket assembly that integrates the hanging yoke as well as the safety cable rigging point in one unit (see the illustration below). When mounting this fixture to truss be sure to secure an appropriately rated clamp to the hanging yoke using a M10 screw fitted through the center hole of the hanging yoke. As an

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added safety measure be sure to attached at least one properly rated safety cable to the fixture using on of the safety cable rigging point integrated in the bracket assembly

Securing the DESIGN SPOT 575E™

Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your Design Spot 575E™ always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable. The fixture provides a built-in rigging point for a safety cable on the hanging bracket as illustrated above. Be sure to only use the designated rigging point for the safety cable and never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle.

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7. UNDERSTANDING DMX

DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures 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 out 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” terminals). DMX Linking: DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller, as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX 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 ex ample; a fi xtu re assi gned a D MX address of 1 may be placed anyw her e in a DMX line, at the beginning, at the end, or anywhere in the middle. Therefore, the first fixture controlled by the controller could be the last fixture in the chain. When a fixture is assigned a DMX address of 1, the DMX contr oller know s to send DA TA assigned to address 1 to that fixture, no matter where it is located in the DMX chain.

Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation): The Design Spot 575E™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Design Spot 575E™ is a 24 channel DMX fixture. The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the LCD menu. Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector for data input and data output (Figure below is of a 3-Pin XLR connector). If you are making your own cables, be sure to use standard two conductor shielded cable (This cable may be purchased from your Elation dealer or at most professional lighting retailers). Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable. A lso, remember that DMX c a bl e must b e da i s y ch ained a nd cannot be split. unl ess yo u are using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto Branch 4™ or DMX Branch/4™.

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Be sure to follow the pin configuration chart below when making your own cables. Do not use the ground lug on t he XLR connec tor. Do not connect the cable’s shield con ducto r 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.

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 (Please refer to the diagram below.). You can chain multiple moving heads together through serial linking. Always be sure daisy chain your in and out data connections, never split or “Y” your DMX connections unless you are using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opt o B ranch 4™ o r DMX Branch/4™.

DMX-512 connection with DMX terminator

When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a terminator on the last fixture to avoid erratic behavior. A terminator is a 90-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor that is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR con necto r (DA TA + and DAT A -). This fixture is i nsert ed in the female XLR conn ector of th e last fixtu re i n your d aisy chain t o ter minate the l ine. Usi ng

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