ETC Desire D40, Desire D60 XTI User Manual

D40/D60 XTI
User Manual

v1.6

Rev A

Read entire User Manual before using equipment.

Desire® Series by ETC

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Quick Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Vivid, Lustr+, Fire, Ice and Studio HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Studio Daylight, Studio Tungsten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Typography Used in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Chapter 1

Installation and DMX Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Dimensions and Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Fixture Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Installation Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Typical Power Consumption D40XTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Typical Power Consumption D60XTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Note About LED Fixtures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Color Rendering Index and Color Quality Scale Ratings . . . . . .13

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Installation on a Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Accessory Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Installation on a Permanent Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Installation on a Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Installation on a Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Power and Data Cabling Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

DMX Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

DMX Footprints and Channel Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Vivid, Lustr+, Fire, Ice, Studio HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Studio Tungsten and Daylight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Chapter 2

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Gadget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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DMX/RDM Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

DMX Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Data Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Plus Seven (Vivid, Lustr+, Fire, Ice, and Studio HD) . . . . . . . . .29

LED Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Over Temp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Restore Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Software Update Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Presets and Sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Appendix A

Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Configure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Quick Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Appendix B

RDM Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Desire Series D40/D60 XTI fixture by ETC.

The Desire XTI Series is designed for permanent installations indoors or outdoors, with an
IP66 rating, rugged die-cast enclosure, and noiseless fan-free operation. Up to 32 Desire
XTI fixtures can be linked together on one data chain and configured over a DMX/RDM
network.

Desire’s x7 Color System™ seven-hue technology produces a light and color quality that
conventional LED systems cannot duplicate. This unique color system produces bright,
broad-spectrum whites and intense colors equally well, rendering pigments, objects, and
skin tones in a natural way.

Fire and Ice fixtures use elements of the x7 Color System for superior performance in deep
saturated colors.

Studio Daylight and Studio Tungsten fixtures use high-output white LEDs for maximum
brightness and efficacy. Studio Tungsten interacts very well with incandescent sources,
while Studio Daylight easily replaces a variety of HMI lamps and natural sunlight.

Quick Setups

You can use any one of the Quick Setups and fine-tune settings for operation via
DMX/RDM protocol.

Vivid, Lustr+, Fire, Ice and Studio HD

Some of the options include:

• Multiple DMX profiles ranging from a simple 3-channel RGB profile to 8-channel native
color and intensity control.

• Multiple dimming curve options.

• Preset colors and sequences for standalone operation.

• White point selection; white light and color behavior based on a specific color
temperature white light such as 3200K or 5600K.

• Loss-of-data behavior options.

• Power regulation modes; three output options that offer a choice between maximum
light output for lower duty cycles and maximum thermal stability and output consistency
for higher duty cycles.

Introduction 2

Studio Daylight, Studio Tungsten

Some of the options include:

• Multiple dimming curve options.

• Presets and sequences for standalone operation.

• Strobe.

• Loss-of-data behavior options.

• Power regulation modes; three output options that offer a choice between maximum
light output for lower duty cycles and maximum thermal stability and output consistency
for higher duty cycles.

Figure-1.1 Components of a D40/D60 XTI Fixture.

Figure-1.2 Components of the Rear Panel.

LED array

Yoke

Trim ring

Yoke
locking
bolt

Safety
cable
loop

Power in

DMX/RDM in
and thru

Status indicators

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Models

Each member of the Desire Series product line is unique and optimized for a specific
lighting task. All fixtures feature narrow optics for the longest throws.

Vivid

• Full 7-color x7 LED array

• Optimized for high-output deep pastels and strong saturated colors—an all-around
workhorse for vibrant color washes

Lustr+

• Specialized x7 LED array with 6 colors plus white

• Broad-spectrum color optimized for the best white and light tints across the entire white
and pastel range

• Beautifully illuminates skin tones and other objects—ideal for theatrical lighting

Fire

• Optimized for saturated colors at the red end of the spectrum

• Strongest output for high-intensity washes and theatrical environments

Ice

• Optimized for saturated colors at the blue end of the spectrum

• Strongest output for high-intensity washes and theatrical environments

Studio HD

• Precise mix of warm white and cool white LEDs plus additional strategic colors for more
spectral power

• Continuously variable color temperature white light

• Extreme CRI and high-definition illumination of skin tones from 2700K to 6500K

Studio Daylight

• 5,700K nominal correlated color temperature

• 70 CRI typical

Studio Tungsten

• 3,000K nominal correlated color temperature

• 85 CRI typical

Applications

• Houses of worship • Outdoor signage

• Museums • Outdoor performance venues

• Theme parks • Public sculptures

• Commercial buildings

Introduction 4

Compliance

The Desire D40/D60XTI Series fixture complies with and has been tested to the following
regulatory standards:

• ETL Listed to UL 1598 USA / CSA C22.2 No. 250.0-08 Canada

• CE EN55015:2006 + A1:2007 / EN55022:2006 + A1:2007 Class B / EN61000-3-2:2006
+ A2:2009 / EN61000-3-3:2008 / EN61547:1996 + A1:2000

Document Conventions

Notices

Throughout this manual, the following are used to alert you to notes and safety notices.

Typography Used in This Guide

Menu items and commands you must perform are indicated in bold text. For example:

Using an RDM configuration tool, select Off to turn the Status Indicators off.

Note:

Notes are helpful hints and information that is supplemental to the main text.

CAUTION:

A Caution statement indicates situations where there may be undefined or
unwanted consequences of an action, potential for data loss or an equipment
problem.

WARNING:

Warning statement indicates situations where damage may occur, people
may be harmed, or there are serious or dangerous consequences of an
action.

WARNING:

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! This warning statement indicates situations
where there is a risk of electric shock.

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Safety

The Desire series fixtures are intended for professional use only. Read entire User Manual
before using equipment.

WARNING:

Note the following safety warnings before use:

• Do not mount the Desire XTI fixture on or near a flammable surface.

• Mount and support the fixture only by the primary suspension holes in the yoke or

mounting brackets.

• Mount the fixture from a suitable structure using only the hardware rated for the weight
of the fixture.

• In addition to primary suspension, attach a safety cable (ETC Model 400SC or other
approved safety cable or device) to the fixture housing. Appropriate attachment point
(hole) is provided in the protruding tab on the fixture housing.

• Disconnect the unit from power before all cleaning and maintenance.

• Maximum recommended ambient operating temperature: Ta=40°C (104°F)

• Maximum anticipated external surface temperature: Tmax=80°C (158°F)

• External temperature after 5 minutes of full-brightness operation and 23°C (74°F)

ambient: 38°C (100°F)

• External Temperature (steady state achieved) at 23°C (74°F): 70°C (158°F)

Introduction 6

Contacts

If you have questions about your Desire series fixture that are not answered in this manual,
please contact the supplier of your ETC equipment or ETC Technical Services. For general
information, your most convenient resources are the references provided in this manual. To
search more widely try the ETC web site at www.etcconnect.com

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For technical questions about Desire Series fixtures, contact ETC Technical Services
directly at one of the offices listed below. Emergency service is available from all ETC
offices outside of normal business hours.

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Chapter 1

Installation and DMX Profiles

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

• Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

• Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

• DMX Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

• DMX Footprints and Channel Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

1 Installation and DMX Profiles 8

Specifications

Physical

• Rugged die-cast aluminum construction • Stainless steel mounting yoke

• Advanced thermal management systems for long LED
life

• Available in black (standard), white (optional), silver, or
custom colors (contact factory)

• Easy-to-remove trim ring for accessories • Rated IP66 for exterior use

• Ambient operating temperature

-20 to 40 °C (-4 to 104 °F)

• No-noise, fan-free convection cooling for acoustically
sensitive installations

• Continuous operation at 40 °C (104 °F) • See Fixture Weight, page 9

Electrical

• 100V to 240V 50/60 Hz universal power input • Up to 32 fixtures may be linked on one data chain

• Requires power from non-dim source •

LEDs

• 40 or 60 Luxeon® Rebel™ LED emitters (Vivid, Lustr+,
Fire, Ice, and Studio HD)

• 40 or 60 Luxeon® Rebel™ ES LED emitters (Studio
Daylight and Studio Tungsten)

• 50,000 hr. LED life (50,000 hours to 70% intensity) • See Note About LED Fixtures, page 13

Optical

• Tight primary field angle of 17°
(Vivid, Lustr+, Fire, Ice, and Studio HD)

• Secondary lenses available for multiple beam spread
options including round, oblong, and linear patterns

• Tight primary field angle of 24°
(Studio Daylight and Studio Tungsten)

• Combine linear lenses for desired beam spread

Color

• Specialized capabilities from different LED array
options based on x7 color-mixing expertise:
– Vivid – Optimized for strong, saturated colors at

maximum brightness

– Lustr+ – x7 Color System array with a high-intensity

white LED for an ideal theatrical wash light
Full range color, with an emphasis on lighter colors
and white

– Fire and Ice – Optimized for high-intensity

saturated colors in either the warm, red end of the
spectrum (Fire) or the cool, blue end of the
spectrum (Ice)

– Studio HD — Optimized for variable color

temperature white light

• Interacts seamlessly with conventional sources

• Achieves excellent 3200° or any other Correlated Color
Temperature white light from 2000 to 10,000°K (except
Fire or Ice) (CCT adjustment not available on Studio
Daylight and Studio Tungsten)

• Beautifully illuminates skin tones and other objects

• Deeply saturated colors across an exceptionally wide
gamut

Control

• DMX512-A compliant • Optional strobe channel

• DMX in via 6 foot cord and supplied DMX termination
board

• Master/slave mode

• RDM functionality for address and setting changes and
playing presets

• 15-bit virtual dimming engine for smooth, high-quality
theatrical fades

• Console-free presets and sequences via RDM device • See DMX Profile, page 20

• Multiple profile options for different levels of control

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Dimensions and Clearances

Use the following dimensions to allow proper clearances around the fixture. Allow additional
space for cables.

Figure-1.1 D40/D60 XTI Dimensions.

Fixture Weight

Total weight depends on how the individual fixture is configured.

Model

Weight

a

a) Does not include mounting hardware.

Shipping Weight

Lbs.Kg.Lbs.Kg.

D40XTI 15 6.8 18 8.2
D60XTI 23 10.43 24.7 11.2

7.1"

180mm

5.6"

141mm

14.7"

373mm

11. 6"

294mm

19.1"

486mm

4.5"

114 mm

11.0"

278mm

4.1"

105mm

8.3"

211mm

13.3"

338mm

17.7"

450mm

9.2"

234mm

8.5"

216mm

20.5"

521mm

16.1"

408mm

12.8"

325mm

114mm

4.5"

12.0"

305mm

7.3"

186mm

4.8"

9.7"

246mm

123mm

14.2"

18.6"

361mm

474mm

10.6"

9.9"

270mm

251mm

D40XTI

D60XTI

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Installation Clearances

Cooling and Duty Cycle

The D40/D60 XTI fixture is convection cooled and can operate all channels at full power
continuously in ambient temperatures up to 40°C (104°F).

If ambient conditions exceed 40°C (104°F) or fail to allow sufficient airflow, over a long
period of time, the fixture may shut down and remain off until they return to a safe operating
temperature. The fixture provides two methods to indicate over temperature:

• Visible: The LED array glows in a dull, low intensity with only some emitters
illuminated and the Error Indicator light turns on.

• Dark: The LED array turns off.

LED life is adversely affected by high-temperature operation. When operating under
elevated ambient temperatures, avoid turning all channels to 100% for extended periods,
such as channel checks or focusing.

CAUTION:

Duty Cycle

Operating the fixture in higher ambient temperatures or low-airflow situations may
cause the power supply to shut down. Following a cool-down period, the power
supply will automatically reset and the fixture will return to operation.

It is good practice to power down any device with on-board electronics to limit
unnecessary wear on the devices and eliminate residual use of electricity. When
not in use, Desire fixtures should be powered down by disconnecting from power
at the breaker.

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Typical Power Consumption D40XTI

Vivid

Lustr+

Fire

Ice

Studio HD

Studio Daylight

Studio Tungsten

Typical Power Consumption D60XTI

Vivid

Lustr+

Fire

100V 120V 240V

Idle Power / Current 10.5W / 0.135A 11W / 0.098A 12.7W / 0.078A

100% Boost Power / Current 102W / 1.12A 98W / 0.82A 95.6W / 0.403

100V 120V 240V

Idle Power / Current 10.3W / 0.125A 10.5W / 0.094A 12.2W / 0.074A

100% Boost Power / Current 104W / 1.16A 102W / 0.861 99.7 W / 0.418

100V 120V 240V

Idle Power / Current 10.5W / 0.125A 10.8W / 0.096A 12.5W / 0.076A

100% Boost Power / Current 91.2W / 1.02A 88.2W / 0.74A 87.2W / 0.369A

100V 120V 240V

Idle Power / Current 11.0W / 0.123A 11.2W / 0.099A 12.8W / 0.077A

100% Boost Power / Current 104.2W / 1.17A 102.2W / 0.867A 99.5W / 0.42A

100V 120V 240V

Idle Power / Current 11.1W / 0.134A 11W / 0.097 A 12.8W / 0.077A

100% Boost Power / Current 106.2W / 1.19A 103.5W / 0.883A 101.3W / 0.426A

100V 120V 240V

Idle Power / Current 10.6W / 0.123A 10.6W / 0.095A 12.4W / 0.076A

100% Boost Power / Current 105.1W / 1.12A 103.3W / 0.878A 100.8W / 0.424A

100V 120V 240V

Idle Power / Current 10W / 0.111A 10.1W / 0.093A 11.9W / 0.075A

100% Boost Power / Current 104W / 1.05A 103.1W / 0.872A 100.3W / 0.422A

100V 120V 240V

Idle Power / Current 4.2W / 0.08A 4.3W / 0.075A 4.1W / 0.067A

100% Boost Power / Current 117.9W / 1.19A 118W / 1A 115.6W / 0.526

100V 120V 240V

Idle Power / Current 4.2W / 0.08A 4.2W / 0.075A 4.3W / 0.069A

100% Boost Power / Current 123.7W / 1.24A 123.6W / 1.04 121W / 0.546

100V 120V 240V

Idle Power / Current 4.2W / 0.08A 4.3W / 0.075A 4.2W / 0.067A

100% Boost Power / Current 108.8W /1.1A 108.4W / 0.92A 106.2W/ 0.491A

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Ice

Studio HD

Studio Daylight

Studio Tungsten

100V 120V 240V

Idle Power / Current 4.2W / 0.08A 4.2W /0.075A 4.3W / 0.068A

100% Boost Power / Current 129.W / 1.26A 124.4W / 1.05A 121.8W / 0.55A

100V 120V 240V

Idle Power / Current 4.2W / 0.08A 4.3W / 0.76 A 4.3W / 0.068A

100% Boost Power / Current 125.1W / 1.26A 124.7W / 1.05A 122.5W / 0.552A

100V 120V 240V

Idle Power / Current 4.2W / 0.08A 4.3W / 0.76 A 4.2W / 0.068A

100% Boost Power / Current 125.1W / 1.26A 124.7W / 1.05A 122.5W / 0.552A

100V 120V 240V

Idle Power / Current 4.3W / 0.08A 4.2W / 0.073A 4.2W / 0.065A

100% Boost Power / Current 124.4W / 1.25A 123.7W / 1.04A 121.2W / 0.545A

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Note About LED Fixtures

All LED sources experience some lessening of light output and some color shift over time.
Desire Series fixtures have complex thermal management systems to minimize these
changes. With typical usage, a Desire fixture will still achieve at least 70% of its initial output
after 50,000 hours of use (B50, L70). In individual situations, LEDs will be used for different
durations and different levels. This can eventually lead to minor alterations in color
performance, necessitating slight adjustment to presets, cues, or programs.

All LEDs may exhibit a slight shift in output as they rise to full operating temperature. Desire
Series fixtures allow the selection of different power settings in order to balance the
competing requirements of thermal stability and brightness. Depending on the selected
setting, changes in output as fixtures warm up may or may not be visible to the eye.

Color Rendering Index and Color Quality Scale Ratings

Desire fixtures are evaluated for Color Rendering Index (CRI) and Color Quality Scale
(CQS) performance using measured output spectrum and optimized mix solutions for a
best spectral match to black body sources at 3200K and 5600K. Color fidelity was also
measured. These numbers may fluctuate slightly from fixture to fixture. This is a normal
characteristic of white LEDs, and this kind of variation is highly unlikely to be apparent in
most applications. The performance is the same for all fixture versions.

Desire luminaires provide excellent color rendering, particularly the color-mixing versions.
A Duv rating of 0.000 indicates that the color mix used was exactly on the black body line,
with no green or magenta tint.

Studio Daylight and Studio Tungsten fixtures use only white-type LEDs at a fixed color
temperature in order to maximize output and efficacy.

Fixture CRI CQS Color Fidelity Duv

Vivid at 3200K 87 89 89 0.000
Vivid at 5600K 90 92 92 0.000
Lustr+ at 3200K 86 88 88 0.000
Lustr+ at 5600K 93 92 90 0.000
Studio HD at 3200K 89 90 91 0.000
Studio HD at 5600K 92 94 94 0.000
Studio Tungsten at 3000K 86 86 86 0.001
Studio Daylight at 5600K 71 70 69 0.001

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Installation

The D40/D60 XTI fixtures can be mounted four ways.

• On a pipe with a C-clamp

• On a permanent base

• On a pole

• On a wall

Install on pipe or a suitable, rigid, permanent base with secured bolts. This can include
poured concrete pads, factory-supplied pole-top and wall-mount brackets, and other
attachments which meet the published weight and wind-load requirements for the fixture.

Detailed installation information is packaged with the fixture. Refer to D40/D60 XTI
Installation Instructions.

Installation on a Pipe

The D40/D60 XTI fixtures can be hung from a pipe using a C-clamp. The C-clamp attaches
the fixture to the mounting pipe and allows you to adjust the position of the fixture once it is
mounted.

Step 1: Tightly fasten the C-clamp to the yoke with the provided yoke bolt and lock

washer.

Step 2: Place the C-clamp on mounting pipe, then tighten the pipe bolt to secure it.

Step 3: Loosen the C-clamp pan screw and rotate the yoke to the desired position.

Step 4: Tighten the pan screw to lock the fixture.

Model

Weight

a

a) Does not include mounting hardware.

Shipping Weight Wind Rating

Lbs. Kg. Lbs. Kg.

D40XTI 15 6.8 18 8.2 .72 EPA
D60XTI 23 10.43 24.7 11.2 .95 EPA

Note:

The EPA number is obtained by estimating Cd(Wind Drag Coefficient) and
multiplying it with the projected area of the object. Wind Drag Coefficients were
obtained from AASHTO Sixth Edition 2013.

WARNING:

Do not use this fixture with a damaged power lead. If the power lead (cord
set) is damaged, it must be replaced. Failure to follow this warning can
result in serious injury or death.

WARNING:

All third-party mounting hardware should be corrosion-resistant and
designed for use where installed.

CAUTION:

Tighten the C-clamp pipe bolt to 15-20 ft./lbs. (approximately finger tight plus up
to one-quarter turn). Do not exceed 25 ft./lbs. Do not use excessive force.

Tighten the yoke pivot bolt to 5-10 ft./lbs. (approximately finger tight plus up to one­eighth turn). Do not exceed 15 ft./lbs. Do not use excessive force.

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Safety Cable

The safety cable (or other approved safety device) should be attached to the fixture housing
and wrapped around the hanging structure (pipe). An appropriate attachment loop is
provided on the protruding tab of the fixture housing. Take care to leave as little slack as
possible in the safety cable to avoid the cable catching the yoke of the fixture.

Focus Adjustment

The fixture can be tilted up and down to focus the light where it is needed. Upon powering
the fixture, all colors are automatically on so you can focus the fixture. This preset remains
active until it is changed with an RDM configuration tool or DMX/RDM lighting control
device.

Adjusting the Tilt

Step 1: Loosen the yoke locking bolt.

Step 2: With the fixture turned on, tilt it to the desired angle.

Step 3: Tighten the yoke locking bolt.

Adjusting the Pan

The pan is adjusted at the hanging clamp or the mounting base. Consult the clamp
manufacturer’s documentation for instructions on loosening and rotating the yoke at the
clamp or refer to the appropriate installation instructions.

WARNING:

The safety cable (or other approved safety device) must be securely
attached to the safety cable loop before loosening the clamp.

Safety
cable
loop

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Accessory Installation

Accessories, such as grid louver, half shield, and lenses, are installed on the front of the fixture
without compromising the integrity of the water-tight seal. Secondary lenses are secured with the
trim ring and can be rotated while they are on the fixture, allowing you to focus the beam precisely.

For detailed information, refer to the following accessory installation instructions that are packaged
with the accessory.

• D40/D60 XTI Grid Louver Installation Instructions

• D40/D60 XTI Half Shield Installation Instructions

• D40/D60 XTI Secondary Lens Installation Instructions

Figure-1.2 Trim Ring and secondary lens installation.

Installation on a Permanent Base

Install on a suitable, rigid, permanent base with secured bolts. This can include poured
concrete pads on the ground or a solid structure such as on top of a concrete wall. For
mounting, use the full-sized template that is included in the installation instructions or
download the template at www.etcconnect.com.

Refer to the D40/D60 XTI Installation Instructions.

Installation on a Pole

A Single fixture or Twin fixture pole mount is used to attach the D40/D60 XTI fixture to a
pole. The Single fixture pole mount fits nominal 2-3/8 inch poles and the twin pole mount
fits nominal 4 inch poles. Both mounts can be rotated for focusing. The twin mount allows
you to attach two fixtures side-by-side on one pole.

Refer to the D40/D60 XTI Pole Mounts Installation Instructions.

WARNING:

Make sure all accessories are securely in position before installing the
fixture.

Trim Ring

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Installation on a Wall

The Wall Mount Bracket accessory for the D40/D60 XTI fixture provides a stable mounting
position for the fixture, while providing a wire way for a clean and functional installation to
walls and other vertical surfaces.

Refer to the D40/D60 XTI Wall Mount Installation Instructions.

Power and Data Cabling Requirements

Power

The D40/D60 XTI fixture operates on AC power, 100 to 240VAC/50-60Hz. The fixture must
be connected to a non-dimmable power source in order to avoid damage to its internal
power supply and other electrical components. Dimming will damage the fixture and void
the warranty.

The fixture is completely pre-wired at the factory and there is no need for entry into the
housing.

Refer to D40/D60 XTI Installation Instructions for detailed information about installation.

Europe North America Mains

Brown Black Live
Blue White Neutral
Yellow/green Green Ground

CAUTION:

The fixture must be grounded and wired in accordance with national, state and
local electrical codes. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury.

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Data

The D40/D60 XTI fixture operates on a DMX control signal or as a standalone fixture. The
fixture is supplied with cable that includes DMX input and thru. DMX cables should be
acceptable for DMX data transmission (not microphone cable) and should follow the
standard pinout. The optional secondary data pair is not used by the D40/D60 XTI fixtures.
The maximum DMX data run from any DMX source to the last fixture in a chain is 1000 feet
(300m).

Use Belden

®

9729, CAT-5e, or equivalent Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) or Unshielded
Twisted Pair (UTP) cable to connect the D40/D60 XTI into an IDC (Insulation Displacement
Connector) style connector.

See DMX Profile, page 20 for information on DMX addressing of D40/D60 XTI fixtures.

Termination Board Installation

Each D40/D60 XTI fixture is connected to the network through a Termination board which
is installed in a junction box that is suitable for outdoor use. The DMX cable from the fixture
is connected to the Termination board.

Termination

The Desire D40/D60 XTI Series requires that the last fixture on a DMX/RDM line be
terminated with a 120 ohm resistor, which is accomplished with the S1 switch on the
Termination board. Set the switch to the ON position to terminate the last fixture. All others
on the DMX/RDM line must be set to OFF.

Cat 5e: DMX 512 Pinout Belden 9729: DMX 512

1 Common Shield 1 Common Shield
2 Data - 2 Data ­3 Data + 3 Data +
4 Unused Conductor 4 Not Connected
5 Unused Conductor 5 Not Connected
6 Unused Conductor 6 Not Connected
7 Unused Conductor 7 Not Connected
8 Unused Conductor 8 Not Connected

Data – (ORG)

Data + (W/ORG)

Cat5 (or equivalent) wire
termination to IDC connector

COM

BRN

GRN

W/GRN

BLU

W/BLU

From a DMX/RDM source

Data – (Black)

Data + (Red)

Belden 9729 (or equivalent) wire
termination to screw connector

4 to 8 = n/c

COM

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Pass Thru Plug

Removing a fixture from the middle of a data run will eliminate DMX/RDM for the
subsequent fixtures. To allow DMX to continue down the fixture line you will need to replace
this fixture with a Pass Thru Plug. To purchase this Pass Thru Plug, contact an ETC dealer
and request part number 7410K4006. For instructions on building your own Pass Thru
Plug, go to www.etcconnect.com

and search the wiki articles for “Desire DMX Pass Thru

Plug”.

Indicator Lights

The indicator lights on the back of D40/D60 XTI fixture show the status of power input
(blue), DMX input (green) and fixture errors (red). When the DMX/RDM signal is lost, the
green indicator flashes. For more information, refer to Status Indicators, page 33.

Figure-1.3 Indicator lights on the D40/D60 XTI fixture.

1 Installation and DMX Profiles 20

DMX Profile

Addressing

Addresses must be set between 1 and 510.

Each Desire fixture must be considered a separate DMX device for the purpose of
DMX line-loading calculations.

DMX line-loading practice dictates that no more than 32 devices can be daisy-chained
together. Consequently, no combination of Desire fixtures totaling more than 32 DMX
devices should be configured in one DMX line. For runs of fixtures totaling more than 32
DMX devices, split the DMX runs by using a DMX splitter.

Profiles

Desire Series fixtures occupy 1 to 14 DMX channels depending on the profile and which
features are turned on. The tables below describe the order and function of each channel.

Vivid, Lustr+, Fire, Ice, and Studio HD

Direct Control

Direct Control uses one DMX channel per individual color within the LED array for a total of
seven color channels, arranged according to the Color Mixes, page 21 table. Each controls
the intensity of the color from 0 to 100%. An additional, 8th DMX channel is used as a
master intensity fader for controlling the brightness of the overall fixture. Channel 9 is for
strobe when enabled.

Note:

Depending on the selected fixture profile and activated features, a fixture with a
starting address higher than 499 may not have control of all parameters, even
though the highest address shown on the user interface is 512.

Addressing is not required for standalone operation.

Data Channel Control Value Function

1 Fixture address

Color 1

a

a) See Color Mixes, page 21.

0 to 255 Color intensity 0 to100%

2 Fixture address + 1

Color 2

a

3 Fixture address + 2

Color 3

a

4 Fixture address + 3

Color 4

a

5 Fixture address + 4

Color 5

a

6 Fixture address + 5

Color 6

a

7 Fixture address + 6

Color 7

a

8 Fixture address + 7 Intensity

Overall intensity 0 to
100%

9 Fixture address + 8 Strobe Variable strobe control

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Color Mixes

The following table shows the color mixes for each fixture type.

HSI (Hue Saturation Intensity) and HSIC (Hue, Saturation, Intensity, Color
Temperature (White Point))

The HSI profile uses 4 channels of DMX input, corresponding to 16-bit hue (two channels:
coarse and fine), saturation, and intensity. The HSI profile makes Desire fixtures
compatible with conventional HSI console profiles while capitalizing on fixtures' expanded
color capabilities. Channel 5 is for Strobe, when enabled. Also see Color Matching, page

23.

HSIC is similar to HSI, except that it uses an additional 6th channel to control the color
temperature of the white point. White point is the color temperature of the white-light output
when saturation is at zero. The Red Shift function is automatically disabled in the HSIC
profile.

RGB

Effectively addresses all 7 colors via three channels of control. The RGB profile produces
medium-quality color cross fades. It makes the Desire fixtures compatible with conventional
RGB console profiles while maintaining enhanced color production from the fixture. Also
see Color Matching, page 23.

Color Fire Ice Lustr+ Vivid Studio HD

1 Red Red Red Red Warm white
2 Red-orange — White Red-orange Cool white
3 Amber — Amber Amber Red
4 Green Green Green Green Amber
5 — Cyan Cyan Cyan Green-cyan
6 — Blue Blue Blue Blue
7 Indigo Indigo Indigo Indigo —

Data Channel Control Value Function

1 Fixture address Hue coarse

0 to 65535 Hue 0

2 Fixture address + 1 Hue fine
3 Fixture address + 2 Saturation

0 to 255

Saturation 0 to 100%
4 Fixture address + 3 Intensity Intensity 0 to 100%
5 Fixture address + 4 Strobe Variable strobe control

6 Fixture address + 5 White point

Color temperature 2700 to

6500K

Note:

The HSI profile is optimized for maximum brightness at all settings.

At some settings, small changes in hue and saturation may produce unexpected
jumps in brightness.

Shifts in brightness may be perceived during fades across hue, saturation, or both
in cues and presets.

Data Channel Control Value Function

1 Fixture address Red

0 to 255 Intensity 0 to 100%2 Fixture address + 1 Green
3 Fixture address + 2 Blue
4 Fixture address + 3 — — —
5 Fixture address + 4 Strobe 0 to 255 Variable strobe control

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Studio

The fixture produces only white-type light, which is adjustable from 2700 to 6500K. The
Studio profile uses 3 DMX channels to control Intensity, white point, and tint, (the
green/magenta balance). Tint is adjustable without affecting the white point.

Studio is the default mode for Studio HD fixtures. The Studio profile is also available on all
other Desire Series fixtures. For more information, see Color Matching, page 23.

Strobe

In most profiles (Vivid, Lustr+, Fire, Ice, and Studio HD), strobe is assigned to channel 5. It
adds another channel to any of the DMX profiles. Under the Advanced Settings menu, the
strobe function may be disabled and the additional channel for strobe will not be used by
the fixture. With strobe at either DMX value 0 or 255, the fixture output is constantly on. At
DMX 1, the fixture strobes slowly and increases in speed toward DMX 254. When enabled,
the Strobe channel controls the fixture output as follows.

Note:

The RGB profile is optimized for maximum brightness at all settings. Sometimes
small changes in RGB values may produce unexpected jumps in brightness.

Shifts in brightness may be perceived during color cross fades in cues and
presets.

Data Channel Control Value Function

1 Fixture address Intensity

0 to 255

Intensity 0 to 100%

2 Fixture address + 1 White point: 2700 to 6500K

0 = 3200K

1 to 254 = 2700K to 6500K

255 = 5600K

3 Fixture address + 2 Tint

0 = neutral white

1 to 127 = full plus-green
to neutral white

128 = neutral white

129 to 255 = neutral white
to full minus-green (full

magenta)
4 Fixture address + 3 — — —
5 Fixture address + 4 Strobe 0 to 255 Variable strobe control

DMX Value Strobe Effect

0 Full on
1 to 254 Variable rate from slow to fast
255 Full on

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Plus 7

Plus 7 adds precision color-control channels to the HSI, HSIC, RGB, and Studio profiles.
For example, HSI with Plus 7 enabled becomes a 14-channel profile. Placing channel 7 at
a value over 51% activates the 14-channel profile within the fixture. The desired color and
intensity is achieved by using the HSI or RGB channels as a starting point. Channels 8 to
14 represent the native LED colors of the fixture and allow you to adjust each color up or
down in order to fine-tune the overall color output.

Color Matching

The color output of all Desire fixtures is calibrated at the factory. When operating in the
RGB, HSI, HSIC, or Studio profile, each fixture makes accommodations for the specific
LEDs in its array and produces output that is consistent with other fixtures, whether or not
they utilize LEDs from the same production batch. Operating in the Direct Control profile or
with Plus 7 settings adjustments bypasses this calibration and multiple fixtures may
produce slightly different outputs when controlled as a group.

Studio Daylight, Studio Tungsten Profiles

Direct Control

The first DMX channel always controls Intensity from 0 to 100%.

Note:

Depending on the initial color mix, some LED colors may begin at full intensity.
Moving the individual control channels for these colors from 128 to 255 will
produce no effective change from the initial color mix. Conversely, some LED
colors may begin at zero intensity, and moving individual control channels from
128 to 0 will produce no change.

Data Channel Control Value Function

7 Fixture address + 6 Plus 7 control

0 to 129 = Plus 7 disabled

130 to 255 = Plus 7 enabled

Disable or enable Plus 7

control

8 Fixture address + 7

Color 1

a

a) See Color Mixes, page 21.

128 = No change from initial color
mix

129-255 = Increase from starting
value to full intensity

127-0 = Decrease from starting
value to zero intensity

Alter the individual LED

colors within the array to a

maximum of full intensity

or a minimum of zero

intensity.

9 Fixture address + 8

Color 2

a

10 Fixture address + 9

Color 3

a

11 Fixture address + 10

Color 4

a

12 Fixture address + 11

Color 5

a

13 Fixture address + 12

Color 6

a

14 Fixture address + 13

Color 7

a

Data Channel Control Value Function

1 Fixture address Intensity 0 to 255 Intensity 0 to 100%
2 Fixture address + 1 Strobe 0 to 255 Variable strobe control

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DMX Footprints and Channel Mapping

Vivid, Lustr+, Fire, Ice, Studio HD

Studio Tungsten and Daylight

Channel HSI HSIC RGB Studio Direct

1 Hue Hue Red Intensity Color 1
2 Hue fine Hue fine Green Color temp Color 2
3 Saturation Saturation Blue Tint Color 3
4 Intensity Intensity N/A N/A Color 4
5 Strobe* Strobe* Strobe* Strobe* Color 5
6 N/A Color temp N/A N/A Color 6

7

Plus7 on/off

*

Plus7 on/off

*

Plus7 on/off

*

Plus7 on/off

*

Color 7

8

Plus7 - (1)

*

Plus7 - (1)

*

Plus7 - (1)

*

Plus7 - (1)

*

Intensity

9

Plus7 - (2)

*

Plus7 - (2)

*

Plus7 - (2)

*

Plus7 - (2)

*

Strobe

a

10

Plus7 - (3)

*

Plus7 - (3)

*

Plus7 - (3)

*

Plus7 - (3)

*

N/A

11

Plus7 - (4)

*

Plus7 - (4)

*

Plus7 - (4)

*

Plus7 - (4)

*

N/A

12

Plus7 - (5)

*

Plus7 - (5)

*

Plus7 - (5)

*

Plus7 - (5)

*

N/A

13

Plus7 - (6)

*

Plus7 - (6)

*

Plus7 - (6)

*

Plus7 - (6)

*

N/A

14

Plus7 - (7)

*

Plus7 - (7)

*

Plus7 - (7)

*

Plus7 - (7)

*

N/A

Channel Control

1 Intensity
2 White point
3 Tint
4 –
5 Strobe

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Chapter 2

Operation

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

• Gadget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

• DMX/RDM Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

• Presets and Sequences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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Overview

Up to 32 Desire XTI fixtures can be daisy-chained on a DMX/RDM network. Each fixture
can have an unique DMX address and each address can be configured separately. Also,
more that one fixture can have the same address, allowing you to configure them
identically.

You can use an RDM configuration tool or an RDM lighting control device to configure the
fixtures. An RDM configuration tool is installed on a PC, which is connected to the
DMX/RDM network via Gadget or a DMX/RDM gateway. After the fixtures are configured,
Gadget or the gateway can be disconnected and a DMX or RDM control device can be
connected to the network for continued operation.

See Gadget, page 27 or DMX/RDM Gateway, page 28.

Figure-2.1 Architecture of a DXTI Series fixture network.

D40XTI

D40XTI

D40XTI

Up to 32 fixtures

Junction
box

Gadget

Console

Junction
box

Junction
box

Or

DMX/RDM
gateway

Computer with Net3 Concert
or UpdaterAtor

DMX/RDM network

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Gadget

Gadget provides a connection from a PC to your lighting system’s DMX/RDM devices.
Gadget provides DMX control level output, configuration, and monitoring for RDM devices
including fixtures, dimmers, and more. You can also upgrade software for most DMX-based
ETC products using UpdaterAtor or Net3 Concert software.

Prior to connecting Gadget, start the RDM configuration tool and apply power to the
fixtures.

For detailed information, refer to Gadget USB to DMX/RDM Interface Setup Guide.

To Connect Gadget to a PC and the DMX/RDM network

Step 1: Connect the USB cable to the PC and the mini USB to Gadget.

Step 2: Connect the DMX cable to Gadget.

Step 3: Connect the other end of the DMX cable to the DMX/RDM network jack.

Figure-2.2 Gadget architecture.

Also see DMX/RDM Gateway, page 28.

Gadget

DMX/RDM network

Computer with Net3 Concert
or UpdaterAtor

To DMX/RDM device

USB cable

To DMX/RDM device

To DMX/RDM device

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DMX/RDM Gateway

A DMX/RDM gateway, such as an ETC Gateway, can be used to connect a PC to the
DMX/RDM network so that you can configure the fixtures on the network. The Gateway can
be connected directly to a PC with an Ethernet cable.

Prior to connecting through a gateway, start the RDM configuration tool software and apply
power to the fixtures.

To Connect a gateway to a PC and the DMX/RDM network

Step 1: Do one of the following.

• Connect the PC to the local area network via Ethernet and then use an RJ45
cable to connect the gateway to the same network.

• Using an RJ45 cable, connect the PC to the gateway.

Step 2: Connect the DMX cable to the gateway.

Step 3: Connect the other end of the DMX cable to the DMX jack that is connected to the

DMX/RDM network.

Figure-2.3 Gateway architecture.

Gateway

Local Area Network (LAN)

RJ45 (Optional)

RJ45

Computer with Net3 Concert
or UpdaterAtor

DMX/RDM network

To DMX/RDM device

To DMX/RDM device

To DMX/RDM device

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Configuration

Use an RDM configuration tool to configure the Desire XTI Series fixtures. After you
configure the fixtures and disconnect Gadget or a DMX/RDM gateway, you may control the
fixtures with a DMX or RDM lighting control device.

For detailed information about LED Config software, refer to the LED Configuration
Software Programming Guide.

DMX Address

Assign a DMX address to one or more devices. The DMX address is 1 to 510.

Data Loss

Select the type of data loss. Data Loss is what happens to the fixture's output when the
external control signal (either DMX or data from the Master fixture in a Master/Slave
configuration) is lost. The choices are as follows:

Instant

As soon as the control signal is lost, the fixture shuts off output and the LED array goes
black.

HLL-2Min

Hold last look for 2 minutes. The fixture retains its last setting for 2 minutes after the control
signal is lost, after which it shuts off output.

Cycling power to the fixture before the 2 minutes have passed will clear the last look and
the LEDs will remain off until control signal is restored.

HLL-4ever

Hold last look forever. After data is lost, the fixture maintains its last look until power is
removed from the fixture or control signal is restored. The last look will not be restored after
power has been cycled.

Plus Seven (Vivid, Lustr+, Fire, Ice, and Studio HD)

Plus Seven allows enhanced color-mixing precision when using the RGB, HSI, HSIC, or
Studio profile as a starting point for color selection. Enabling Plus Seven adds another 8
DMX channels of control at the end of the control channels already in use by the fixture. For
example, in the HSIC profile, with Strobe enabled, the fixture uses 6 channels of control.
Enabling Plus Seven adds another 8 channels to the fixture, for a total of 14 channels of
control.

The first additional channel is an activation channel for the Plus Seven function. A value of
0 to 50% (DMX 0 to 129) deactivates Plus Seven. A value of 51 to 100% (DMX 130 to 255)
activates Plus Seven. The remaining 7 additional channels correspond to the individual
colors within the fixture's LED array.

For more information, refer to Plus 7, page 23.

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Using Plus Seven Control

The following procedure is performed on your RDM lighting control device.

Step 1: Select a starting color point for the fixture output using the standard control

channels for RGB, HSI, etc.

Step 2: Set the first additional channel to a value between 51 and 100% to activate Plus

Seven.

Step 3: Refine the fixture output by altering one or more of the 7 individual color

channels.

• The starting point for each color is defined by the original color selection in
step 1.

• The brightness of each color can be increased or decreased from the starting
point to any value between zero and full output.

• Colors already at full output will not change when the Plus 7 channels are
moved up from the starting point, and colors already at zero output will not
change when the Plus 7 channels are moved down from the starting point.

LED Settings

Output

Output is the way and amount to which the fixture constrains the overall power going to the
LED array, which determines how consistent the fixture’s brightness may be. Use Output
to choose the optimal balance between two competing performance parameters, maximum
brightness and output consistency, by adjusting:

• How much the fixture limits the overall power to the LED array.

• How the fixture reduces output as internal fixture components heat up during use or in
high ambient temperatures.

The output options are as follows.

Regulated

Regulated is a moderately constrained power or brightness with consistent output under
typical use. Power to the LEDs is separately regulated in order to maintain consistent
brightness during the initial fixture warm-up period. This is recommended for most indoor
applications.

Protected

Protected provides the most consistent output possible with the greatest potential for
reduced overall brightness. This is best for outdoor use, changing environmental
temperatures, and applications with high requirements for consistency in extreme operating
conditions.

Note:

Once any one of the seven individual color channels is altered from its neutral
starting position, the settings for the original color point may no longer reflect the
actual output of the fixture.

When using RGB, HSI, HSIC, or Studio profile for color selection, each fixture
makes accommodations for the specific LEDs in its array and produces output that
is consistent with other fixtures, whether or not they use LEDs from the same
production batch.

Operating with Plus Seven enabled can override this calibration, and multiple
fixtures may produce slightly different outputs when individual color channels are
altered from their neutral starting points..

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Boost

Boost provides the brightest possible output, with least guarantee of consistency. This is
best for applications with low duty cycles, loose brightness requirements, or where ambient
temperature is low.

Curve

Curve is the correlation between the change in the value of the dimming control signal and
the actual change in the fixture's brightness. Curve is also the extent to which the fixture
lags in its response time to the control signal in order to facilitate smoothness in dimming.

Standard

Standard is a modest curve for intuitive brightness changes at both high and low ends of
the dimming range. Moderate lag in response for good smoothness. It allows quick jumps
in brightness. Suitable for most applications.

Incandescent

Exaggerated curve mimics the response of tungsten on a conventional dimmer. Lag is quite
pronounced and present even in full on or off bumps. Extreme smoothness with no instant
changes. Best when fixtures must operate in sync with incandescent sources.

Note:

In all Output settings, if the fixture gets too warm and internal components
approach unsafe operating temperatures, the total power to the LED array is
gradually reduced and proportionate brightness levels between the various colors
of LEDs are maintained as much as possible in order to preserve the overall color
mix; however, some minor shifts in output may occur. Power continues to ramp
down as much as necessary until internal fixture components return to a safe
temperature and an RDM message is sent.

If the fixture exceeds its maximum internal temperature, the fixture enters a cool­down state, stops responding to the control signal, and it shuts down most or all
power to the LED array and displays its over-temperature status according to its
setting for over-temperature warning.

DMX

0 255

Intensity

DMX

0 255

Intensity

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Linear

Linear has no curve. Brightness levels correlate exactly with the value of the dimming
control signal. Moderate lag in response for good dimming smoothness. Linear allows quick
jumps in brightness. It is best for studio lighting and applications with static scenes or looks.

Quick

Quick uses the standard dimming curve but with no lag or smoothing. All changes are
instant and correlated exactly with the control input signal. Quick is best for extreme high
impact and video-based control.

Output Frequency

Output Frequency is the frequency in Hz at which the LED array pulses, or blinks, as a
function of Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM). The frequency is adjustable in order to avoid
visible flicker on video and film. When altering the frequency in order to reduce noticeable
flicker on camera, often only a small change is required. The range is 920 to 30,000 Hz in
increments of 10. The default value is 1200 Hz.

For high speed exposure or rolling shutter cameras, use 25,000 Hz to increase the PWM
which will result in flicker-free operation in most circumstances.

Changing the frequency from the default value can have a slight impact on the smoothness,
color-mix consistency, or both when dimming.

Red Shift

Red shift allows the fixture to match its dimming performance to that of a conventional
tungsten lamp as it dims. The fixture automatically changes its apparent White Point, or
color temperature, as a function of overall intensity. Red shift works with both white-light
and colored-light output settings. It is also known as amber drift and tungsten shift. Red shift
is available only in the HSI and RGB profiles. It is not available on Studio Daylight and
Studio Tungsten fixtures.

White Point (Vivid, Lustr+, Fire, Ice, and Studio HD)

White Point controls the appearance (color temperature) of white-light output when
saturation is at or near zero. This option is available when using the HSI and RGB profiles.
The choices are 2950K, 3200K, 5600K, and 6500K.

DMX

0 255

Intensity

DMX

0 255

Intensity

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Status Indicators

Status Indicators, which are on the back of the fixture, are on by default. Select Off to turn
the Status Indicators off.

Figure-2.4 Status Indicators on the back of the fixture.

The status indicators are three, small, colored LEDs on the back of the fixture that indicate
the status of:

• Power — Illuminated blue when AC power is supplied to the fixture.

• DMX — Illuminates green when an active DMX signal is being received by the

fixture.

• Error — Illuminates red only when the fixture is experiencing a data error, high

internal temperature, or other abnormal condition.

Over Temp

You can change how an over-temperature situation is indicated in order to control stray
light.

Visible (Vivid, Lustr+, Fire, Ice, and Studio HD)

The fixture produces a low-level, red light from the LED array and turns on the error
indicator light.

Visible (Studio Daylight, Studio Tungsten)

The fixture produces a low-level light from only some of the LEDs in the LED array and turns
on the error indicator light.

Dark

The fixture turns off the LED array entirely.

Restore Defaults

Use Restore Defaults to return all the settings to the factory settings. This function clears
all custom settings including all changes to Presets and Sequences.

Software Update Mode

When updating software to the fixture, the blue and green LEDs alternately blink to show
that the fixture is in update mode. The blinking can change speed during this process
depending on how hard the processor is being taxed by the update. Upon completion, the
fixture reboots and the blinking ceases.

CAUTION:

Although it may be desirable in some applications to eliminate all stray light from
the back of the fixture, turning the Status Indicators OFF prevents them from
communicating potentially critical information. Use discretion when selecting the
OFF setting.

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Presets and Sequences

Use Presets and Sequences to run a preset color mix or a sequence of presets in a
stand-alone operation. when no external control signal is connected to the fixture.

Presets and sequences override Quick Setups and the Send DMX configuration. When a
Preset or Sequence is stopped, the fixture or fixtures return to the previous configuration.

Presets

A Preset is a single, static look or color mix. Only one Preset can be active at a time. As
you edit the preset settings, the change is updated live in the fixture’s memory. However,
the change is not saved to an RDM configuration tool or DMX/RDM lighting control device.
If you customize a Preset for future use, you must record it. To record a preset, the fixture
must be in HSI mode. A Preset takes precedence over DMX.

The fixture is shipped with all emitters active so you can focus the fixture during installation.
This look remains active until it is changed with an RDM configuration tool or RDM lighting
control device. Once you record a Preset, this original look is longer available.

Fade Time

Fade time is the length of time the fixture takes to cross fade from the previous setting to
the Preset. The format is MM:SS. The default is 2 seconds.

Delay Time

Delay time is the length of time the fixture waits on the previous setting before initiating the
cross fade to the Preset. The default is 0 seconds.

Hue (Vivid, Lustr+, Fire, Ice, and Studio HD)

Use Hue to change the overall hue of the Preset. If the Preset is currently active, the
changes made in the Preset Settings pane update to the fixture output immediately.

Saturation

Use Saturation to change the saturation of the Preset color.

Intensity

Use Intensity to change the intensity of the Preset color.

Strobe

Use Strobe to change the flashing rate of the Preset. Refer to Strobe, page 22.

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Presets (Vivid, Lustr+, Fire, Ice, and Studio HD)

A Preset is a single, static look or color mix. The Desire Series fixtures come with 24 default
configurations. Only one Preset can be active at a time. You can activate any of the Preset
color mixes and customize each one through your RDM device. The following table lists the
default Preset color mixes.

Presets (Studio Daylight, Studio Tungsten)

The Desire Studio Daylight and Studio Tungsten fixtures come with 24 available slots for
Presets. There are no default Presets that come pre-configured from the factory. You can
activate any of the Presets and customize each one. Only one Preset can be active at a
time. Studio Daylight and Studio Tungsten fixtures have Presets that you can define both
Intensity and Strobe values.

Preset Default Color

1White
2Warm
3Cool
4 Minus Green
5 Lite Pink
6 Lite Gold
7 Yellow
8 Dark Straw

9 Dark Amber
10 Orange
11 Re d
12 Med Pink
13 Dark Pink
14 Magenta
15 Purple
16 Dark Lavender
17 Deep Purple
18 Clear Blue
19 Lite Blue
20 Med Blue
21 Primary Blue
22 Blue-Green
23 Lite Green
24 Green

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Sequences

A Sequence is a timed series of Presets. Up to 12 different Sequences may be altered for
Preset selections, cross fade rate, and link time. Only one Preset within a sequence can be
active at a time.

You can create your own custom sequence that includes two or more Presets. For
example, you may want to sequence through Presets 2, 4, 23, and 1, in that order. As you
enter these into the sequence, you also can set the rate and link time for each step.

As you edit the sequence settings, the change is updated live in the fixture’s memory.

Step Number

You enter the number of the step in the sequence to be edited.

Preset Number

Preset is the number of a Preset, whether it is a predefined or a custom color mix.

Link Time (mm:ss)

Link Time is the length of time the fixture waits before moving from one Preset to the next.
The format is minutes:seconds (mm:ss). The default is 2 seconds.

Rate (%)

Rate is the execution of the Presets' Fade Times and Delay Times within the Sequence,
relative to their settings within the actual Presets. The available Rate range is 2 to 500%.
The default is 100%.

A Rate of 100% represents running the Sequence with timing exactly as specified within
the Presets. A Rate above 100% represents running the Sequence with faster timing than
specified within the Presets. For example, with a Rate of 200%, a Preset with a Fade Time
of 6 seconds would actually be run within the Sequence in only 3 seconds.

A Rate below 100% represents running the Sequence with slower timing than specified
within the Presets. For example, with a Rate of 50%, a Preset with a Fade Time of 6
seconds would actually be run within the Sequence in 12 seconds.

End State

After each of the steps have been configured, set the End State. End state is what the
fixture does once it completes the Sequence. Two end state options are available and both
options repeat indefinitely until the Sequence is deactivated. To end the sequence, you
must program an additional and final step within the sequence using Preset 0. Preset 0
marks the end of the Sequence. Preset 0 may only be used once within a Sequence. If you
want the Sequence to repeat automatically, you may only define up to 23 steps with Presets
1 through 24, since the final step must be reserved for Preset 0.

Loop

Once the fixture completes the entire sequence, it immediately returns to the beginning and
starts the sequence over again, in order.

Bounce

Once the fixture completes the entire sequence, it reverses the order of the presets and
steps backward through them until reaching the starting step, at which point it starts the
Sequence over again, in the original order.

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A Quick Start 38

Appendix A

Quick Start

This section will help you to quickly use the Desire XTI Series fixture. For complete, detailed
information and step-by-step instructions, see Operation, page 25.

Install

Step 1: Hang or mount the fixture using the provided hardware and approved hardware

accessories.

Step 2: Attach an approved safety cable.

Step 3: Install a secondary lens, if needed, with the smooth side out.

Step 4: Attach additional accessories (half shield, louver, etc.), if needed, onto the

fixture.

Focus

Step 1: Using an RDM configuration tool or DMX/RDM control device, turn the fixture on

to full intensity.

Step 2: Adjust the fixture's position as needed.

Step 3: When focusing is complete, return the fixture to normal operation.

Configure

Set DMX Address

Step 1: Using an RDM configuration tool or RDM lighting control device, set the address

of the fixture.

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Quick Setups

Various pre-programmed combinations of operational settings are available to quickly get
you started. These settings are specifically created for different situations and are easily
accessible with an RDM configuration tool or RDM lighting control device.

Quick Setups (Vivid, Lustr+, Fire, Ice, and Studio HD)

Quick Setups (Studio Daylight, Studio Tungsten)

Quick Setup Description Profile Features

General

General lighting:
All-purpose settings for most lighting
applications.
The default setup except for fixtures with
Studio LED arrays.

Direct
control

• Standard dimming curve

• Regulated output for brightness

consistency

• Individual color channels plus master
intensity control

• Allows for native color space
crossfades

• Output is NOT color-calibrated

Stage

Theatrical lighting:
Tungsten-like performance and precise
color-control.
Uses the most DMX channels of all quick
setups.

HSI

Plus 7
enabled

• Incandescent dimming curve

• Regulated output for brightness

consistency

• White point: 3200K

XT Arch

Outdoor and extreme environments:
Longevity and reliability in applications
with limited access.
High degree of output consistency and
protection against temperature swings.

HSI

• Standard dimming curve

• Protected output for high-heat

environments

• Reduced overall brightness

• White point: 3200K

High Impact

Concerts and High Impact lighting:
Enables quickest response, simple RGB
control and strobe channel for maximum
effect usage.

RGB

• Quick dimming response

• Boosted output for maximum intensity

• Reduced consistency of output

• White point: 5600K

Studio

Video or film lighting:
Enables quick, comprehensive control of
white light via DMX or RDM.
High-quality white-light output.

Studio

• Linear dimming curve

• Regulated output for brightness

consistency

• Variable white point of 2950 to 6500K

• Variable green/magenta balance (tint)

The Studio Quick Setup is operational in
all fixtures for excellent white light
performance. It is the default setting for
Studio fixtures.

Quick Setup Description

Control

Channels

Features

Studio

Video or film:
The default setting for Studio Daylight and
Studio Tungsten fixtures.

3 –
Intensity,
Strobe

• Linear dimming curve

• Regulated output for brightness

consistency

•

Strobe enabled

Stage

Theatrical lighting:
Behaves like a theatrical fixture in control
and dimming performance.

3 –
Intensity,
Strobe

• Incandescent dimming curve

• Regulated output for brightness

consistency

• Strobe enabled

Single

Channel

Architectural installations:
Most streamlined settings for applications
with limited control options.

1 – Intensity

• Standard dimming curve

• Regulated output for brightness

consistency

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Appendix B

RDM Commands

The following table lists the RDM commands applicable to the Desire XTI fixtures.

Feature Get Set Queued RDM Parameter ID

Parameter

Values

Enumerations

Status
Messages

Yes No Yes E120_STATUS_MESSAGES — —

Supported
Parameters

Yes No Yes E120_SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS

See RDM
E1.20-2006

—

Parameter
Description

Yes No Yes E120_PARAMETER_DESCRIPTION

See RDM
E1.20-2006

—

Device Info Yes No Yes E120_DEVICE_INFO

See RDM
E1.20-2006

—

Device Model
Description

Yes No Yes E120_DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION

ASCII string
for Model
Description

—

Manufacturer
Label

Yes No Yes E120_MANUFACTURER_LABEL

ASCII string
for
manufacturer
label

—

Device Label Yes Yes Yes E120_DEVICE_LABEL

ASCII string
for device label

—

Factory
Defaults

No Yes Yes E120_FACTORY_DEFAULTS None —

Software
Version Label

Yes No Yes E120_SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL

ASCII string
for software
label

—

DMX
Personality

Yes Yes Yes E120_DMX_PERSONALITY 0 thru 7

“7CH, 8CH, HSI,
HSIC, RGB,
EHSI, EHSIC”

DMX
Personality
Description

Yes No Yes E120_DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION 0 thru 7

“7CH, 8CH, HSI,
HSIC, RGB,
EHSI, EHSIC”

DMX Start
Address

Yes Yes Yes E120_DMX_START_ADDRESS 1 thru 512 DMX Address

Slot Info Yes No No E120_SLOT_INFO — —

Slot Description Yes No No E120_SLOT_DESCRIPTION — —

Default Slot
Val ue

Yes No No E120_DEFAULT_SLOT_VALUE — —

Sensor
Definition

Yes No Yes E120_SENSOR_DEFINITION 0 thru 8

“LED1, LED2,
LED3, LED4,
LED5, LED6,
LED7, LED
Ambient, Control
Ambient”

Sensor Value Yes No Yes E120_SENSOR_VALUE 0 thru 8

“LED1, LED2,
LED3, LED4,
LED5, LED6,
LED7, LED
Ambient, Control
Ambient”

Identify Device Yes Yes Yes E120_IDENTIFY_DEVICE “0, 1"

“Stop Identify,
Start Identify”

Reset Device No Yes Yes E120_RESET_DEVICE — —

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LED Curve Yes Yes Yes ETC_LED_CURVE “0, 1, 2, 3"

“Standard,
Incandescent,
Linear, Quick”

LED Curve
Description

Yes No Yes ETC_LED_CURVE_DESCRIPTION “0, 1, 2, 3"

“Standard,
Incandescent,
Linear, Quick”

Strobe Yes Yes Yes ETC_LED_STROBE “0, 1"

“Disabled,
Enabled”

Output Mode Yes Yes Yes ETC_LED_OUTPUT_MODE “0, 1, 2"

“Regulated,
Boost, Protected”

Output Mode
Description

Yes No Yes ETC_LED_OUTPUT_MODE_DESCRIPTION “0, 1, 2"

“Boost,
Regulated,
Protected”

Red Shift

a

Yes Yes Yes ETC_LED_RED_SHIFT “0, 1"

“Disabled,
Enabled”

White Point

a

Yes Yes Yes ETC_LED_WHITE_POINT “0, 1, 2, 3"

“2950K, 3200K,
5600K, 6500K”

White Point

Description

a

Yes No Yes ETC_LED_WHITE_POINT_DESCRIPTION “0, 1, 2, 3"

“2950K, 3200K,
5600K, 6500K”

Output
Frequency

Yes Yes Yes ETC_LED_FREQUENCY 900 thru 1500 Hertz

Data Loss
Behavior

Yes Yes Yes ETC_DMX_LOSS_BEHAVIOR “0, 1, 2"

“Instant Black,
Wait 2 min, HLL”

Data Loss
Behavior
Description

Yes N o Ye s

ETC_DMX_LOSS_BEHAVIOR_DESCRIPTI
ON

“0, 1, 2"

“Instant Black,
Wait 2 min, HLL”

Plus Seven

a

Yes Yes Yes ETC_LED_PLUS_SEVEN “0, 1" “Disable, Enable”

Backlight
Brightness

Yes Yes Yes ETC_BACKLIGHT_BRIGHTNESS 0 thru 255

“0 = off, 255 =
max brightness”

Backlight
Timeout

Yes Yes Yes ETC_BACKLIGHT_TIMEOUT “0, 1, 2, 3, 4"

“0 = Never, 1 =
30sec, 2 = 1min,
3 = 5min, 4 =
15min”

Status
Indicators

Yes Yes Yes ETC_STATUS_INDICATORS “0, 1"

“0 = Indicators
Off, 1 = On”

Recalibrate
Fixture

No Yes No ETC_RECALIBRATE_FIXTURE — —

Over Temp
Mode

Yes Yes Yes E120_ETC_OVERTEMPMODE “0, 1"

“0 = Dark, 1 =
Visible”

Quick Setup
Mode

Yes Yes Yes E120_ETC_SIMPLESETUPMODE “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5"

“0 = General, 1 =
Stage, 2 = Arch, 3
= Effects, 4 =
Studio, 5 =
Advanced”

LED Strobe
Description

Yes No No E120_ETC_LED_STROBE_DESCRIPTION “0, 1" —

LED Red Shift

Description

a

Yes N o N o

E120_ETC_LED_RED_SHIFT_DESCRIPTIO
N

“0, 1" —

LED Plus
Seven

Description

a

Yes N o N o

E120_ETC_LED_PLUS_SEVEN_DESCRIPT
ION

“0, 1" —

Backlight
Timeout
Description

Yes N o N o

E120_ETC_BACKLIGHT_TIMEOUT_DESCR
IPTION

“0, 1, 2, 3, 4" —

Quick Setup
Description

Yes N o N o

E120_ETC_SIMPLESETUPMODE_DESCRI
PTION

“0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" —

Over Temp
Description

Yes N o N o

E120_ETC_OVERTEMPMODE_DESCRIPTI
ON

“0, 1" —

Feature Get Set Queued RDM Parameter ID

Parameter

Values

Enumerations

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Prepare For
Software
Download

No Yes No

E120_ETC_PREPAREFORSOFTWAREDO
WNLOAD

——

Get requested
CIE 1931 (x,y)
coordinate

Yes No No E120_ETC_LED_REQUESTED_XY 0 to 32767

0 = 0.0 32767 =

1.0

Get current CIE
1931 (x,y)
coordinate

Yes No No E120_ETC_LED_CURRENT_XY 0 to 32767

0 = 0.0 32767 =

1.0

Get current
PWM duty
cycle

Yes No No E120_ETC_LED_CURRENT_PWM 0 to 32767 —

Get LED CIE
Tristimulus
values

Yes No No E120_ETC_LED_TRISTIMULUS

See ETC Manf
RDM doc

—

Get LED
information

Yes No No E120_ETC_LED_INFORMATION

See ETC Manf
RDM doc

—

a) Fire, Ice, Studio, Lustr+ only

Feature Get Set Queued RDM Parameter ID

Parameter

Values

Enumerations

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