elektraLite UV Users Manual

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USER MANUAL

elektraLite (a division of Group One),

70, Sea Lane, Farmingdale, NY11735, U.S.A.

T. [phone]. F. [phone]

WWW.MYELEKTRALITE.COM

1. Unpacking

Thank you for choosing the elektraLite UV fixture. For your own safety, please read this manual before
installing the device. This manual covers important information on installation and applications. Please
keep this manual for future reference.

elektraLite UV wash fixture uses 18 high powered leds, run in a balanced arrangement giving incredible
output. Please unpack the elektraLite UV carefully and check whether it was damaged in shipping.
The following item should be in the box with the fixture:-

2 part yoke

2 knobs for yoke

1 DMX 5 pin cable
1 Turnaround 3 to 5 pin cable
1 Turnaround 5 to 3 pin cable

1 IEC power cable

1 IEC jumper cable (for daisy chaining the power between fixtures)

Please handle the fixture with care at all times. Do not drop. Do not hit the front lens assembly.

2. 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. elektraLite UV is a high voltage fixture. Be careful when dealing with high
voltages.

Please read this manual. If you do not read this manual and damages occur to the elektraLite UV,
then it could void the warranty.

During shipping, the elektraLite UV may have been exposed to high temperature changes or humidity
changes. So, as a precaution, do not switch the elektraLite UV on immediately. Condensation can
damage the elektraLite UV so leave the elektraLite UV switched off until it has reached room
temperature. The elektraLite UV is an INDOOR operational fixture. Do not operate this fixture outdoors
or anywhere there is high humidity.
The electric connection must carry out by a qualified person and it is absolutely essential that the
elektraLite UV be grounded. So under no circumstances break off the ground pin on the Edison plug or
use the fixture where a ground is not present. A ground pin, like the fuse for the elektraLite UV is there
for safety.

Always disconnect the elektraLite UV from the power source, when the fixture is not in use or before
cleaning it. Only unplug elektraLite UV from the power source holding onto the Edison plug. Never pull
out the Edison plug out by just pulling on the power cord itself.

Please keep the elektraLite UV away from children and the general public. Please be intelligent and use
common sense when operating the elektraLite UV.

3. General Guidelines.

elektraLite UV is a lighting fixture for professional use on stages, in clubs, theatres, churches etc.
elektraLite UV should only be operated at between 120 to 240 volts and only indoors.
elektraLite UV should not be operated 24/7 (24 hours a day; 7 days a week). elektraLite UV needs

operation breaks to ensure that it will work for a long time without problems. Please do not shake the

elektraLite UV and avoid using brute force when installing or operating it.

Please read this below. It is important to understand and realize the following:-

The lens encapsulates each of the leds. This way the maximum output is attained. However this means
that, if the fixture is dropped or the front lens assembly is struck, then it is possible for leds to be crushed.
So please exercise care and attention. This is not a par64 that can be abused at will!

When choosing the location to install the elektraLite UV, please make sure that it is not exposed to
extreme heat, moisture or dust and never install it outdoors. Make sure that the fixture has a good amount
of free space around it for air flow. Do not install it in a confined space or have insulation around the
fixture. The minimum distance between the elektraLite UV and the illuminated surface must be more
than 3 feet.
Always mount the elektraLite UV with an appropriate safety cable.
Operate the elektraLite UV only when you are familiar with the features on the fixture. Do not permit
operation by persons not qualified.
All modifications to the elektraLite UV will invalidate the warranty. There are absolutely no

exceptions.

If elektraLite UV is operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, elektraLite UV
maybe damaged and the guarantee will be void.

4. Installation

Please ensure that the elektraLite UV is hung using the appropriate "C" clamp or half cheeseboro. A
safety chain or cable should also be used as a secondary point of holding the fixture in case the clamp
comes loose. Never hang the fixture without a safety chain or cable. Make sure the Gel frame (Gel
holder) is clipped into position correctly and cannot come loose.
If you are not qualified or have any doubts about hanging the elektraLite UV then do NOT hang it.
Do not clamp the safety cable to the U bracket or clamp. That is not a secondary safety point.
A secondary safety point is any point that will adequately hold the elektraLite UV if the "C" clamp or half
cheesboro fails. Then the safety cable would be the backup and stop the fixture from falling to the ground.
So do NOT fix the safety cable to the same place that the "C"clamp is attached.

5. DMX-512 Control Connection

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Connect an XLR cable to the female 5-pin XLR output of your elektraLite CP16/24 or other DMX
controller. The other end should be connected to the male 5-pin XLR input of the elektraLite UV. Then
daisy-chain out of the first elektraLite UV into the next elektraLite UV or other dmx device. Never “Y”
split the DMX connection.
If you need more cable, then it should be two core, screened cable fitted with a 5 pin XLR input and
output connector. 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, it is recommended that a DMX terminator is used. This helps prevent corruption of the
digital control signal. The DMX terminator is simply a 5 pin XLR plug (male) with a 120 Ω resistor
connected between pins 2 and 3. It is then plugged into the output XLR socket of the last elektraLite UV
or other dmx device in the chain. Please see illustration below.