, PARNel®, Sensor®, and
Unison® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. in the United States and other
countries.
All other trademarks, both marked and not marked, are the
property of their respective owners.
This product is protected by one or more of the following
U.S. Patents: US 9,261,241 and 9,273,831.
ETC intends this document, whether printed or electronic, to be
provided in its entirety. This product is intended for
professional use only. Read this entire document before using
this product.
Congratulations on your purchase of the ETC Source 4WRD PAR or PARNel
Fixture Body. Use the Source 4WRD LED (supplied separately) with the
Source 4
PARNel fixture. The fixture produces about 20% more flux than a 750W longlife Source Four®PAR while consuming only 155W of power, and it can be
line-dimmed as well as DMX-dimmed.
WRD PAR or PARNel Fixture Body to create the SOURCE 4WRD PAR or
WARNING:
The Source 4
WRD
PAR or PARNel fixture is not user
serviceable. Field modification of the fixture will void
your ETC warranty.
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Safety
The Source 4WRD PAR or PARNel fixture is intended for professional use only.
Read the entire manual before using this equipment.
WARNING:
Note the following safety warnings before use:
• Do not mount the fixture on or near a flammable
surface.
• Do not use the fixture below 5°C (41°F).
• Minimum storage temperature is 5°C (41°F). When the
fixture has been stored or transported in cold
temperatures, allow it to warm to room temperature
for a minimum of 1 hour before applying power.
Applying power to a cold fixture will cause damage to
the fixture and void ETC warranty.
• Do not use this fixture with a damaged power lead. If
the power lead (cord set) is damaged, it must be
replaced.
• Do not use this fixture if glass lens is deeply scratched
or cracked. Damaged lenses must be replaced.
• To prevent wiring damage, or abrasion, do not expose
wiring to edges of sheet metal or other sharp objects.
• Use the fixture in dry locations only, where humidity
does not exceed 90 percent (non-condensing). These
fixtures are not intended for outdoor use.
• Mount and support the fixture only by the primary
suspension holes in the yoke.
• Suspend the fixture from a suitable structure using
only 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. An appropriate
attachment point (hole) is provided in the protruding
tab on the fixture housing.
• Disconnect the unit from power and DMX and allow
the fixture to cool before removing or installing
accessories, and for performing all cleaning and
maintenance.
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WRD
PAR or PARNel
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WARNING:
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK! LED Retrofit Kit
installation requires knowledge of luminaire electrical
systems. If not qualified, do not attempt installation.
Contact a qualified electrician.
WARNING:
WARNING:
Do not make or alter any open holes in an enclosure of wiring or electrical
components during kit installation.
THE RETROFIT KIT IS ACCEPTABLE AS A COMPONENT OF A LUMINAIRE
WHERE THE SUITABILITY OF THE COMBINATION SHALL BE DETERMINED BY
AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION.
Note:
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK! Install this kit only in
luminaires that have the construction features and
dimensions shown in the photographs and/or drawings
and where the input rating of the retrofit kit does not
exceed the input rating of the luminaire.
To prevent wiring damage or abrasion, do not expose
wiring to edges of sheet metal or other sharp objects.
• Maximum recommended ambient operating
temperature: Ta=50°C (122°F)
• Maximum anticipated external surface temperature:
Tmax=63°C (145°F) at Ta=50°C (122°F)
• External Temperature (steady state achieved) at
25°C (77°F) ambient: 38°C (100°F)
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Specifications
Typical Power Consumption
Idle Power / CurrentDMX Mode: 1.2W/.046A; AC Mode: 0W
Full Intensity Power / Current155.7W/1.35A
Physical
Electrical
LEDs
Optical
Control
• Rugged die-cast aluminum construction
• Advanced thermal management systems for long LED life
• Compatible with all ETC Source Four PAR lenses including Very
Narrow Spot (VNSP), Narrow Spot (NSP), Medium Flood (MFL),
Wide Flood (WFL), and PARNel Zoom lens
• DMX512-A compliant
• DMX in and thru via two RJ45 connectors
• AC power for line-dimmed operation
• Simple seven-segment display, two-button user interface
Note:
4Source 4
Connecting both power and data from a SmartBar 1 to a
Source 4
WRD
PAR or PARNel fixture may cause flickering.
WRD
PAR or PARNel
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Sensor dimmer settings
The Source 4WRD fixture can be controlled from either a DMX source or from
an existing dimmer for level control.
When powering a fixture with a CEM classic, CEM+, or CEM3 for DMX
dimming or AC level setting, set the parameters as shown below to ensure
that the dimmer is out of regulated mode.
The following tables apply to ETC Sensor® control modules including CEM,
CEM+, and CEM3.
Note:
You may need to adjust dimmer settings for optimal
fixture control.
Note:
In CEM+, set Max Scale to 140V to guarantee that
regulation is off.
CEM+ and CEM3
ParameterValue
CurveMod Square
Threshold1%
Min Scale6V
Max Scale140V
RegulationOFF
PreheatDisabled
DC PreventOFF
Inrush ProtectOFF
Scale Load100
CEM Classic v2.xCEM Classic v3.x
ParameterValueParameterValue
ModeNormalModeNormal
Boost117CurveMod-Square
Scale140
ThresholdNormal
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Note:
With AC dimming (line-dimmed) mode, performance
may vary based on the control settings of the dimmer
used. For this reason, ETC recommends using AC dimming
for level-setting or for architectural quality dimming
situations. ETC recommends testing the Source 4
fixture on all existing dimmers you wish to use.
Use DMX mode when high-performance, live, dynamic
dimming is required.
You may need to increase the SCR Off Time from the default setting. Contact
ETC for assistance in changing the SCR Off Time, or any other CEM classic,
CEM+, or CEM3 settings.
For the most current information on additional dimmer performance testing
for both ETC and non-ETC dimmers, please visit the ETC website:
Source 4WRD fixtures are evaluated for Color Rendering Index (CRI) and Color
Quality Scale (CQS) performance using measured output spectrum. 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.
FixtureCRICQSColor FidelityDuv
WRD
Source 4WRD PAR or PARNel
(80 CRI) at 3000K
Source 4WRD PAR or PARNel
Gallery (90 CRI) at 3000K
6Source 4
≥8080800.001
≥9090900.001
WRD
PAR or PARNel
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Contacting ETC
If you are having difficulties, your most convenient resources are the
references given in this user manual. To search more widely, try the ETC
website at etcconnect.com. If none of these resources is sufficient, contact
ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices identified below.
Emergency service is available from all ETC offices outside of normal business
hours.
When calling for help, please have the following information handy:
• Product model
• Dimmer manufacturer and installation type
• Other components in your system (Unison
AmericasUnited Kingdom
ETC, Inc.ETC Ltd
Technical Services DepartmentTechnical Services Department
3031 Pleasant View Road26-28 Victoria Industrial Estate
Middleton, WI 53562Victoria Road,
800-775-4382 (USA, toll-free)London W3 6UU England
+1-608 831-4116+44 (0)20 8896 1000
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK: Install the Source 4
LED only onto a Source 4
WRD
PAR or PARNel Fixture Body
or Source Four ellipsoidal fixture body.
CAUTION:
Do not touch LED optic domes. Do not clean LED optic
domes with anything other than oil-free canned air.
1:Use oil-free canned air to clean the LED domes prior to installation.
2:With the fixture resting securely on a flat surface, gently slide the
Source 4
WRD LED onto the Source 4WRD PAR or PARNel Fixture Body
and threaded post while guiding the LED tower into the lamp housing
hole, as shown below. Take care to prevent contact between the LEDs
and the reflector.
3:Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screw located on the back
end of the Source 4
WRD LED, directly above the Z-adjustment knob.
4:Pull gently to verify secure attachment.
5:Turn the Z-adjustment knob toward PEAK until the knob is loosened.
This sets the LED light source into the appropriate position within the
Source 4
WRD PAR or PARNel fixture.
WRD
Note:
When used as part of a Source 4
Four ellipsoidal fixture, the Z-adjustment knob adjusts
the field of the LED light for specific applications. On the
Source 4
WRD
PAR or PARNel fixture, however, no
WRD
retrofit on a Source
additional adjustments are needed after you loosen the
Z-adjustment knob.
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WRD
PAR or PARNel
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Attach C-clamp and safety cable
Yoke
Yoke locking
knob
Cat5 cable
strain relief
Safety cable
attachment loop
The C-clamp attaches the fixture to the mounting pipe and allows you to
adjust the position of the mounted fixture. ETC recommends using
1.5” schedule 40 pipe.
1:Tightly fasten the C-clamp to the yoke with the provided yoke bolt and
lock washer.
2:Place the C-clamp on mounting pipe, then tighten the pipe bolt to
secure it.
3:Loosen the C-clamp pan screw and rotate the yoke to the desired
position.
4:Tighten the pan screw to lock the fixture.
5:Connect the safety cable.
6:Tighten C-clamp pipe bolt to 15–20 ft lbs (20–27 Nm), approximately
finger tight plus up to one-quarter turn.
CAUTION:
Do not exceed 25 ft lbs (33 Nm) while tightening the
C-clamp pipe bolt. Do not use excessive force.
7:Tighten the yoke pivot bolt to 5–10 ft lbs (6–7 Nm), approximately
finger tight plus up to one-eighth turn.
CAUTION:
Do not exceed 15 ft lbs (20 Nm) while tightening the yoke
pivot bolt. Do not use excessive force.
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Connect cables
The fixture can be controlled by AC power or DMX. The fixture responds to the
control method selected using the user interface. For more information, see
User interface
on
page 11
.
Note:
Make sure your dimmer is out of regulated mode for
optimum performance. See Sensor dimmer settings on
page 5 for recommended dimmer settings.
Note:
WARNING:
1:If using DMX control: Connect one RJ45 data cable for data-in and one
for data-thru, as needed.
• To order RJ45 to female XLR adapter, use ETC part number W6538.
• To order RJ45 to male XLR adapter, use ETC part number W6539.
2:When connecting data, consider the following:
• Two strain reliefs are built in to the bottom of the fixture and should
• When using DMX over Cat5, use Cat5e or better. Cable distance
• The fixture cannot be controlled via network protocols and should
• Up to 32 fixtures can be connected together into a daisy chain.
Connecting both power and data from a SmartBar 1 to a
Source 4
Do not use or store the Source 4
fixture below 5°C (41°F). When the fixture has been
stored or transported in cold temperatures, allow it to
warm to room temperature for a minimum of 1 hour
before applying power. Applying power to a cold fixture
will cause damage to the fixture and void ETC warranty.
be used to support the fixture’s data cable.
must not exceed 300 m (1000 ft).
not be connected to a system network.
WRD
PAR or PARNel fixture may cause flickering.
WRD
PAR or PARNel
Note:
The fixture is not self-terminating. You must terminate
the last fixture in line with a 120 Ohm resistor. Please
contact your ETC customer service representative to
purchase ETC part number N4086.
3:Connect fixture to power source.
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WRD
PAR or PARNel
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DMX pinout
User interface
Up and down
navigation buttons
RJ45 data
connections
PinDescriptionPinDescription
1DMX +5Not Connected
2DMX -6Not Connected
3Not Connected7Iso Common (Shield)
4Not Connected8Not Connected
User interface
The two-button, seven-segment display shows the DMX address, AC mode, or
the manually-set level.
• Set a DMX address: Use the up and down arrows to navigate to the
desired DMX address number (1–512).
• Set the fixture to AC mode: Use the down arrow to navigate one
number below DMX address 1. The display will read .
• Manually set a level: Use the down arrow to navigate one number
below . The display will read (Level = Full). Use the down arrow
to decrease the level to a percentage of full ( = 99%, = 98%,
etc.). You can set levels from 0%–100% (full).
Error codes
The following error codes may be seen on the fixture user interface.
• indicates the fixture has gone into over-temperature protection.
Reset the fixture to clear the code.
- For DMX mode: Return the DMX control to 0.
- For AC mode: Remove the fixture from power for five seconds and
then restore power.
• indicates the fixture has gone into under-temperature protection.
Allow the fixture to warm to a minimum of 5°C (41°F).
• Flashing DMX address indicates loss of DMX.
• Dark screen indicates loss of power or fixture time-out. In the event of
time-out, press any button to wake the user interface.
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Set up the fixture
Yoke locking
knob
Retaining
clip
Z-adjustment knob
Set the angle within the
yoke
1:Loosen the yoke locking knob.
Do not remove the knob.
2:Tilt the fixture to the desired
position.
3:Tighten the yoke locking knob
to secure in position.
Use the color frame
The color frame holder is equipped
with a spring-loaded retaining clip
that prevents color frames and
accessories from falling out.
WARNING:
1:Release the retaining clip by pushing it sideways while gently pulling
backwards.
2:Insert the color frame.
3:Lock the retaining clip by pushing sideways while gently pushing
forward.
Make sure all color frame accessories are locked in
position with the retaining clip before hanging the
fixture.
Loosen the Z-adjustment
knob
Turn the Z-adjustment knob toward PEAK
until the knob is loosened. This sets the LED
12Source 4
light source into the appropriate position
within the Source 4
fixture. After the knob is loosened, no
additional adjustments are needed. See
Install Source 4
more information.
WRD PAR or PARNel
WRD
LED
on
page 8
for
WRD
PAR or PARNel
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Adjust the focus knob (PARNel fixtures only)
Focus knob in
flood position
Focus knob in
spot position
45° field
angle
25° field
angle
Focus knob
screw
Focus
knob
To adjust focus knob tension on a PARNel lens, loosen or tighten the focus
knob screw, located on the bottom of the lens.
CAUTION:
The focus knob does not rotate 360°. Do not attempt to
exceed limit.
The Source 4WRD PAR Fixture Body includes a flat lens, but the fixture can use
the same lenses as the Source Four PAR. Identify the lens type, or beam
spread, by the lens texture.
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WRD
PAR or PARNel
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Change a PAR lens
Tabs
Spring clip
aligned with
retaining clip
Spring
clip
Lens
catchers
CAUTION:
WARNING:
Never operate the fixture without a lens in place.
Unplug the fixture and allow it to cool down before
attempting to change a lens.
Replace lenses if they become cracked or badly scratched.
Remove a lens
1:Place the fixture on a flat, stable
work surface. Do not remove or
install lenses with fixture hanging.
2:Rotate the lens rotation ring so that
the spring clip is at the top of the
unit, aligned with the color frame
retaining clip. See figure at right.
3:Tilt the front of the fixture down at
least 45°.
4:Press the spring clip with your finger
to release the lens. See figure at
right.
5:Allow the lens to drop forward from
under the clip.
6:When the lens drops, remove your
finger, allowing the lens to slide
forward until it rests on the lens
catchers. See figure at right.
7:Carefully remove the lens.
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Install a lens
Spring clip
Retaining clip
WS
Wave/stippled lens
WC
Wave/clear lens
1:Position the fixture with the front of the unit (lens side) facing you, and
tilted slightly upward.
2:Hold the lens by the edge and position it so the convex side faces the
rear of the fixture.
Note:
3:From the top of the fixture, slide the
lens behind the lens catchers and
position it behind the tabs on the
bottom of the lens rotator ring. Gently
push the top of the lens inward until it
snaps behind the clip.
PARNel lenses
PARNel lenses come in two versions. The wave/clear lens is in a fixed position
in the rear of the fixture. The wave/stippled lens is in the rotating ring at the
front of the fixture. The wave surfaces face each other.
Installing the lens with the convex side out will not impair
the optics, but it will make removing the lens difficult.
Change front PARNel lens
Replace lenses if they become cracked or badly scratched.
CAUTION:
WARNING:
16Source 4
Never operate the fixture without a lens in place.
Unplug the fixture and allow it to cool down before
attempting to change a lens.
WRD
PAR or PARNel
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Spring clip
Lens
Focus
knob
Tabs
Lens catcher
Retaining clip
Spring clip
Focus knob
Remove a front lens
1:Place the fixture on a flat,
stable work surface. Do not
remove or install lenses with
fixture hanging.
2:Rotate the focus knob to the
full spot position.
3:Tilt the front of the fixture
down at least 45°. See figure
at right.
4:Press the spring clip with your
finger to release the lens.
5:Allow the lens to drop
forward from under the clip.
6:When the lens drops, remove
your finger, allowing the lens
to slide forward until it rests
on the lens catchers. See
figure at right.
7:Carefully remove the lens.
Install a front lens
1:Position the fixture with the front of
the unit (lens side) facing you, and
tilted slightly upward.
2:Rotate the focus knob to the full spot
position.
3:Hold the lens by the edge and position
it so the convex side faces the rear of
the fixture.
Note:
Installing the front lens with the contoured side out will
not impair the optics, but it will make removing the lens
difficult.
4:From the top of the fixture, slide the lens behind the lens catchers and
position it behind the tabs on the bottom of the lens rotator ring.
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5:Gently push the top of the lens inward until it snaps behind the spring
clip.
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Position a front lens
Top center
notch
Bottom
two center
notches
Fan and
fin stack
Store fixture facing up
1:There are seven notches cut into the
stippled side of the lens. Position the
lens so that the cluster of three
notches is on top. The center notch of
the cluster aligns with the spring clip
on the lens retainer ring.
2:The bottom of the lens has a cluster
of four notches. Place the two center
notches behind the tabs at the
bottom of the lens rotator ring.
Cleaning and
maintenance
Clean the fixture
• Use oil-free canned air to clean
the LED domes prior to
installation and prior to storage.
• Use oil-free canned air to clean
the fan and fin stack as part of
regular fixture maintenance.
CAUTION:
Do not touch or clean LED optic domes with anything
other than oil-free canned air.
Store the fixture
• When not installed on the Source 4WRD
PAR or PARNel Fixture Body, store the
Source 4WRD LED in a dust-resistant plastic
bag.
• Store the Source 4
fixture at temperatures of 5°C (41°F) or
higher.
• If you must store the fixture below 5°C
(41°F), make sure it is in an upright position
as shown to the right. Allow it to warm to
room temperature for a minimum of one
hour before applying power.
Note:
After shipping or storing the fixture below 5°C (41°F),
visually inspect the unit to ensure the low temperatures
have not caused cracking of the LED array.
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WRD PAR or PARNel
WRD
PAR or PARNel
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Clean the lenses
WARNING:
Replace lenses if they contain visible damage (cracks or deep scratches) that
may impair their effectiveness.
Remove any dust with a blast of oil-free air or wipe with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Isopropyl alcohol, distilled water, or a 50%-50% mixture of each can be used
to clean the glass surface.
Do not use ammonia-based or other harsh commercial
cleaners. Clean lens and reflector only as directed.
Commercially available glass cleaning agents should be
avoided as they may contain ammonia, other harsh
chemical detergents or abrasive agents. These cleaners
may damage the glass surface and the Anti-Reflective
coatings. Do not immerse or soak the glass in any
cleaning solution.
Clean the reflector
WARNING:
To quickly clean the reflector, remove the lens (see
and clean the dust from the reflector with a blast of oil-free air. You may also
wipe the reflector with a clean lint-free cloth. If either method is not sufficient,
follow these steps.
1:Remove the lens. See
2:To protect the Source 4
housing by loosening the attachment screw and pulling the LED
housing straight out. See image on
3:Remove dust with a blast of oil-free air or wipe with a clean, lint-free
cloth. Isopropyl alcohol, distilled water, or a 50%-50% mixture of each
can be used to clean the glass surface.
4:Replace the lens. See
5:Reinstall the Source 4WRD LED and tighten the attachment screw. See
Install Source 4
Unplug the fixture before attempting to clean the
reflector.