Elation Professional DJ Equipment User Manual

ELAR EX TRIPAR

ELAR EX TRIPAR Introduction

Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the ELAR EX TRIPAR by Ela-

tion Architectural®. Every ELAR EX TRIPAR 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 ELAR EX TRIPAR is part of Elation Architectural®

continuing pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fix­tures. The ELAR EX TRIPAR is a powerful DMX intelligent RGB LED
wash. This wash is light weight and compact which makes it a great
piece for mobile DJ’s and clubs. The unit has 4 operating modes; Auto
Run mode, Program mode, RGB mode, and DMX Controlled. This unit
can be used as a stand alone unit or in a master-slave conguration.

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]

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User Instructions

©Elation Architectural®

Los Angeles CA. 90040

www.elationlighting.com

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.

6122 S. Eastern Ave.

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ELAR EX TRIPAR General Instructions

ELAR EX TRIPAR 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.

ELAR EX TRIPAR Features

• Multi-Colors

• Tri LEDs - 3 LEDs Per Lens

• Built in Microphone

• 4 Operating Modes

• DMX-512 protocol

• 4 DMX Modes: 3 Channel Mode, 4 Channel Mode, 5 Channel
& 6 Channel Mode

• Dimming 0-100% in 4 Channel Mode, 5 Channel Mode, & 6
Channel Mode.

• Daisy Chain Units Together in DMX Mode

ELAR EX TRIPAR Warranty Registration

The ELAR EX TRIPAR 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.

• 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 open this unit, it is factory sealed for a reason.

• 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.

• 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 13 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 does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance.

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ELAR EX TRIPAR Set Up

POWER

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

1

2

3

Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
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.

ELAR EX TRIPAR Set Up

Power Supply: The Elation ELAR EX TRIPAR contains an electronic
ballast, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the
power source. With the electronic power supply unit you do not need
to worry about wall voltage, this unit can be plugged in anywhere.

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 ELAR EX TRIPAR can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The
ELAR EX TRIPAR has 4 DMX Modes. The DMX address is set using
the ELAR WR controller. Your unit and your DMX controller require a
approved DMX-512 110 Ohm Data cable for data input and data output.
We highly recommend the ELAR 3C-1M or ELAR 3C-5M DMX Cables.
These cables can be used in dry, damp, or wet areas in indoor or out­door enviroments. The rubber neoprene outer jacket is weather and
ozone resistant making the cables suitable for outdoor use. This cable
may be purchased at almost all professional sound and lighting stores.
Remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split.

Special Note: Line Termination.

When longer runs of cable are

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.

Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-

512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin DMX
xtures may be implemented in a 3-pin DMX line. When inserting
standard 5-pin data cables 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.

3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion

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

Ground/Shield

Data Compliment (- signal)

Data True (+ signal)

Not Used

Not Used

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3

Do Not Use

Do Not Use

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