Elation Professional Work Light User Manual

12/15/2010 - visage Version 1.0

Platinum Spot LED

Elation Professional
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Los Angeles, Ca 90040

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CONTENTS

1. General Information……………………………………………………… ………… …… 4

a. Introduction……… ………………………………………………………………. 4

b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…………..….. 4

c. Customer Support…………………………………………….……… ……… … 4

d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………………..……. 5

e. Discharge Lamp Warning………………………………………………… ……. 5

2. Safety Instructions……………………………………… …… …… ……........…………. 7

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

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

5. Fixture Overview…………………………………………… …… …… …… …… … …… . 10

6. Mounting and Installation…………… ……………… …………………………….… …. 13

a. Mounting Positions……………………………………………………………… 14

b. Mounting Points…………………………… … …… … …… … …… … … …… … . 15

c. Securing………………………………………………………………………….. 15

7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………... 16

a. DMX Cable Requirements……..…………………………………………… …. 16

b. DMX Terminator………………………………………………………………… . 17

c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion……………………………………… … … … … …… . 18

d. DMX Addressing……………………………… …… … … … … … … … …… … … 18

8. Fixture Menu……………………………………………………………………………… 20

9. DMX Addressing..……………………………………………………………..…………. 30

10. Operation………………………………………………………………………………….. 32

11. Working with Built-In Programs..……… ………………… ………………… ………….. 34

12. DMX Channel Traits…...….………………………………………… ……………… ..… 37

13. Error Codes………………………………………………………………………….……. 41

14. Cleaning and Maintenance………………………… …… … …… … …… … …… … …… 44

15. Photometric Data…………………………………………… … … …… … …… … …… … .45

16. Gobo Patterns……………………………………………………………..……………... 46

17. Dimensional Drawings…………………… …… … … … … … … …… … .… …… … … … .. 47

18. Circuit Schematic………...………………………………………………………………. 48

19. Warranty……………………………………………………………………………………49

20. Technical Specifications………………………………………… ...……… … .…… … .… 51

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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 Platinum Spot LED™ 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, this fixtures uses a unique lamp that has very specific guidelines that must

be strictly followed. These instructions contain important information regarding safety during

use and maintenance.

UNPACKING: Thank you for purchasing the Platinum Spot LED™ by Elation Professional®.

Every Platinum Spot LED™ 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 SUPPORT: 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 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Voice: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

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 Platinum Spot LED™ 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 [phone].

Important: Damages caused by the disregard of the instructions in this user
manual are not subject to warranty.

Epileptic Warning: Those suffering from epilepsy should avoid looking directly into the

lamp at all times.

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 should be performed by a qualified electrician.

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

Be sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged. If the power cord is damaged, replace

it immediately with a new one of similar power rating.

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

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procedure.

Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion of

the cord.

This fixture is designed for use indoors. Use of this fixture outdoors will void the

manufactures warranty.

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

subject to warranty.

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The Platinum Spot LED™ is an extremely sophisticated piece of
electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is
important to follow the guidelines in this manual. Elation 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 personnel

injuries and/or damage to the fixture.

3. Be sure to unplug the Platinum Spot LED™ from the power outlet before

performing any service related issues.

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

induce blindness.

5. For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter two of this

manual. Operating the Platinum Spot LED™ without suited safety aids such as

safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.

6. Only qualified and certified personnel should perform installation.

7. When mounting this fixture, use only the original rigging parts included with this

fixture. Any structural modification will void the original manufactures warranty and

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

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

9. 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.

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3. FEATURES

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

• 3 operation mode: DMX controlled, stand alone, or sound activated

• 3 DMX Channel Modes (14, 16, and 20 Channels)

• 8 colors plus white

• User selectable color change modes (mode 1: full colors, mode 2: split-colors)

• Two Gobos Wheels:

o Wheel 1: Rotating gobo wheel with 7 gobos plus open, all gobos can be easily

replaceable and gobo indexing

o Wheel 2: Static/Fixed gobo wheel with 7 gobos plus open

• Strobe effect: 0~13 flashes per second or random strobe

• Prism and prism rotation, with 16 prism macros

• Frost Filter for Soft and Hard Edge Spot

• Bright CBM-360 LED Light Source

• 100,000 Hours Rated LED Life Source

• Dimmer intensity from 0%~100%

• Electronic Power Supply (120v/60Hz)

• Control board with full color LCD graphic display and foil touch keyboard

• RDMX (Remote DMX addressing from any DMX console)

• Auto test for all functions

• Automatic Pan/Tilt Correction

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

• Glass Dichroic Reflector for Even Lamp Output

• Anti-Reflective Coated Lenses

• USITT DMX-512 Complaint (3-pin and 5-pin DMX Connections)

• Electronic Focus via DMX

• Upgradable Firmware via Elation “E-Loader”

• 7 User Assignable Program Presets - Internal Program: Edit and save programs to

the incorporated EEPROM. Maximum of 64 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

do so.

This fixture was designed for indoor use only.

Consistent operational breaks may ensure that the fixture will function properly for many

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 0.5 meter (about 1.5ft).

Always install the fixture with an appropriate safety cable. When installing the fixture in a

suspended environment always be sure to use mounting hardware no less than M10 x 25

mm, also be sure the hardware is insert in the pre-arranged screw holes in the base of the

fixture.

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. FIXTURE OVERVIEW

1: Main Output Lens

2: Display

3: DC Switch

4: Microphone

5: Left Button

6: Down Button

7: Right Button

8: Mode/Esc Button

9: Up Button

10: Enter Button

11: Handle

12: 3-Pin DMX in

13: 3-Pin DMX out

14: 5-Pin DMX in

15: 5-Pin DMX out

16: Power Switch

17: Fuse

18: Power Cord

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1. Main Output Lens – Main output lens.

2. LED Menu Display – Full color animated menu display.

3. DC Switch - Controls menu and display power when the unit is disconnected from main

power.

4. Microphone – This microphone receives external low frequencies to trigger the unit in

Sound-Active mode. This microphone is designed to receive low frequency sounds only,

tapping on the microphone and high pitch sounds may not trigger the unit.

5. Left Button – This button is used to toggle through the menu display.

6. Down Button – The down button is used to toggle down or back through the menu

functions and settings.

7. Right Button - This button is used to toggle through the menu display.

8. Mode/Esc Button - This button is used to access the menu functions.

9. Up Button – The up button is used to toggle forward through the menu functions and

settings.

10. Enter Button – The enter button is used to enter in to a certain menu function or to lock

a function into memory.

11. Carrying Handle – Please use this intergraded handled to move the fixture form

location to location. Never carry the fixture by the head.

12. 3-PIN DMX Input Jack – This jack accepts an incoming DMX signal via a male, 3-pin

XLR jack.

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13. 3-Pin DMX Output Jack – This jack is used to send an incoming DMX signal to the next

fixture in the DMX chain via a female, 3-pin XLR jack.

14. 5-PIN DMX Input Jack – This jack accepts an incoming DMX signal via a male, 5-pin

XLR jack.

15. 5-Pin DMX Output Jack – This jack is used to send an incoming DMX signal to the next

fixture in the DMX chain via a female, 3-pin XLR jack.

16. Power Switch – Controls main power to the fixture.

17. Fuse Holder Assembly – This assembly houses the two-amp GMA safety fuse. Always

replace the fuse with an exact match unless otherwise specified by an authorized Elation

Service Technician. Using a fuse other than that specified could seriously damage the

unit and will void your manufactures warranty.

18. Power Cord – Plug into an appropriate power outlet to provide main power to the fixture.

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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.

Caution!

When install the fixture be sure there is no highly inflammable

material within a distance of 1.5 feet

Mounting

The Platinum Spot LED™ 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 regulations BGV C1 (formerly VBG 70) and DIN VDE0711-217

for proper installation in Europe To ensure proper installation, only

qualified staff should attempt installation.

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Mounting points

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 installation material and the fixture. If you lack these qualifications, do

not attempt the installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.

CAUTION!

Be sure a qualified electrician performs all electrical

connections.

Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting the main

power cord to the appropriate wall outlet.

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Clamp Mounting

The Platinum Spot LED™ provides a unique mounting bracket assembly that integrates the

bottom of the base, the included “Omega Bracket,” and 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 included omega bracket using a M10 screw fitted through

the center hole of the “omega bracket”. As an 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 base assembly

Securing the Platinum Spot LED™

Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your Platinum Spot LED™ 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. DMX allows all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked

together and operate from a single controller. This is possible as long as all the fixtures and

the controller are DMX compliant. A DMX controller sends the DMX data instructions to the

fixture allowing the user to control the different aspects of an intelligent light. DMX data is

sent out as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via data “IN” and data “OUT” XLR

terminals located on the fixtures (most controllers will only have output jacks).

DMX Linking: To ensure proper DMX data transmission, always use proper DMX cables

and a terminator. When using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path

possible. Never split a DMX line with a “Y” style connector. The order in which the 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 the DMX chain, at the beginning,

at the end, or anywhere in the middle. The DMX controller knows to send data assigned to

address 1 to that fixture no matter where it is located in the DMX chain. The Platinum Spot

LED™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Platinum Spot LED™ is a 16 channel

DMX fixture (16 default, can also be 14 or 20). The DMX address is set electronically using

the controls on the LCD menu.

Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation): Your

fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector for data

input and data output (the figure on the next page is of a 3-Pin XLR connector). If you are

making your own cables, be sure to use two conductor shielded digital DMX cable rated at

120 ohms; this cable is designed for DMX transmission and 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. Also, remember that a DMX line

must be daisy chained and cannot be split, unless 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 above figure 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.

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. The cable that

should be used is two conductor, shielded DMX cable with XLR input and output connectors.

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 Opto Branch

4™ or DMX Branch/4™.