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BiColor Prime Location LED Instructions
Warnings
Lowel Prime Location™ LED
equipment is a professional
lighting system. Read these
instructions, as well as accessory instructions and applicable
warnings before operating.
n Do not leave fixture
unattended. For fixed
(stationary) use in studio's,
theaters, and similar locations.
n Not for household use.
Use only for photographic lighting
(video & film imaging).
n Always unplug unit before
changing fuse.
n Never bypass plug’s
ground pin.
n Do not interfere with
unit’s ventilation.
n Do not operate unit with
Accessory Barndoors closed.
n Make sure clamp is tightened
at yoke.
n Always use with supplied
Lowel AC Cable.
n Always use Safety Cable,
when attaching to overhead
pipes or grids.
n Make sure Accessory Lock is
engaged to to secure accessories.
LED Warnings
n Avoid looking directly
at the LED's for extended periods
of time.
n LED's take time to reach
standard operating output level,
and frequently have slightly
higher output during the first
1/2 hr, when powered up.
(IP= Ingress Protection)
n Prime Location LED is
protected against all dust,
sand and dirt, as well as rain.
Accessory Lock
Specs & Performance: BiColor Models
6" (40.6 cm)
1
16.25" (41.3 cm)
Supplied with:
Gel Frame, selected Battery Plate,
Safety Cable, 5/8" Female Stand
Performance
Each fixture has installed LEDs totalling 5800-6000 lumens
Fitting and 10' unswitched AC
Cable (PC1-808 ). Other AC cable
connection options are available.
Weight: 10.5 lbs (4.76 kg)
Code: PL-01VBC BiColor,
V-lock plate
Code: PL-01ABC Bicolor,
Gold Mt plate
4.75" (12 cm)
12.25" (31 cm)
Beam Angles: Points at which intensity
drops to 50% of maximum.
oot Candle readings taken at center of beam,
F
sing a Minolta CL-200 meter.
u
olor:
C
ull Daylight/Tungsten blend: 4000k (aprox*)
F
Full Daylight: 6000k
Full Tungsten: 3000k
* Differences in LED color output levels, as
well as electronics, can influence the combined color output readings.
Color Rendering Index: 90+
Mounting the Fixture Fuses & Power Consumption
On Stand:
The recommended Lowel Stand
for the light is the Uni-66 stand
(UN-66) or larger. Set the stand
risers at less than full extension,
for most stable operation, and if
tilting the light down, make sure
1 leg of the stand is extended
straight out in front of the light
for best balance.
Prime Locations' yoke is placed off
center vertically in the unit. This is
to allow a more full tilting range.
Make sure to tighten the side
locking knob fully to prevent
slippage.
Female 5/8"
Stand-fitting:
For use on stand only. Allows
mounting the fixture on 5/8" male
stand stud. Stand fitting comes with
a locking washer and a flat washer.
Mount with the locking washer
above the flat washer on the top
side of the yoke, under the bolt
head. Attach the female stand-fitting
tightly and rotate yoke so it is now
on the underside of the fixture.
Tighten yoke, clamp locking lever,
and place female stand-fitting over
stand, making sure that its locking
screw is loosened enough to allow
the fitting to completely fit over the
5/8" stand stud. Tighten knob, making sure its screw is under the safety cut of the stand fitting stud. Add
additional weight to base of stand
for increased stability.
On Lighting Rail:
Due to the shortened yoke on Prime
Location LED, when hanging the
fixture from rail or pipe, fixture
should be positioned upside down
(see photo). If using with gel frame
or any other front light controls
installed, be sure that top corner
accessory guide lock on the fixture
is fully engaged. Attach clamp
tightly to yoke of fixture, according
to clamp mfrs. instructions. Hang
clamp on pipe or grid and tighten
the large screw so that the clamp
and fixture are securely mounted.
Attach safety cable between
the fixture and the rail for
necessary security.
Note – Most electrical equipment briefly consumes a higher amount of
electrical current during startup (ignition). Consult the below chart to confirm that your electrical wiring is sufficient for the fixtures used. All fuses
must be rated at 250VAC.
Lowel Prime Location LED's auto-set from 90-240 VAC.
Fixture consumes 82 Watts and has a Power Factor of .97
110V 240V
Model Fuse Nominal Peak Nominal Peak
Current Ignition Current Ignition
Current Current
ALL 3 A / 250 V 0.714 A 0.97 A 0.403 A 0.61 A
Using Prime Location LED in Rain
or Dust/Sand Storms
Prime Location LED's IP-65 rating means the fixture is sealed
against dust & sand, and protected from water splashing on it from
any direction, such as a rainstorm.
AC Use
When using the fixture with AC
power, in rain or dust environments, it will be protected at the
fixtures locking Powercon connector. Also ensure that the AC outlet
the fixture is plugged into is protected. When not in
use, make sure AC
connections have
their rubber covers
Female 5/8"
Stand Fitting
Safety
Cable
Lowel C-Clamp
(FLS-803)
securely in place.
DC Use
Prime Location's V-Lock or
Gold Mount battery plates are also
sealed against rain & dust when
not in use.
For IP-65 protection you must
also use batteries that are rated
for IP-65 use.
Before attaching in damp
environments, make sure the
battery pins are wiped dry.
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BiColor Lowel PrimeLocation™LED Control Panel
Battery Plate Connection
Color Indicator Scale: Cool/Warm
LED Display
Dimming Buttons: Down/Up
Color Change Buttons: Cool/Warm
Prime Location LED Operation
AC / DC Power Switch
The Prime Location LED can be powered
by AC, or DC with attached V-lock or Anton
Bauer type battery. Press the Power Switch to
he left side, for AC, or the right side for DC.
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In the switch's middle setting, the fixture
is powered off.
AC Power In & Out
From the wall outlet, the Prime Location LED
AC cable plugs into the top Powercon
Connector, shown above, with a twist-lock
action. Be sure the cable is securely locked.
The fixture will auto-set itself from 90-240
VAC. (Use the proper cable for the country
of use.) The AC Bridged Output allows
jumper PowerCon cables to pass AC power
from fixture to fixture in a chain of Location
Prime LED's. This can be helpful when
access to individual AC outlets is limited.
Note – When using the AC bridge PowerCon
connection, pay attention to the total
amperage consumption of the chain on
the AC circuit. Do not overload.
Operation
Turning on the Power in either AC or DC
operation switch causes the fixture to light
at whatever dimming level it was at when last
owered down (factory shipped at 100%).
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The unit will retain its previous dimming
level even if unplugged.
Dimming 1-100%
The Prime Location LED fixture’s full output
level is dimmable, manually on the rear of
the unit, regardless of its color setting. To
dim the light to a desired level, press the Up
& Down buttons setting dimming level from
1-100 as seen in the 4 digit LED display.
Changing Color
The Up/Down CLR buttons will shift the
color output from Warm (tungsten) to Cool
(daylight). There are 99 total steps of
variance for each color. At full day / full
tungsten mix, the 4 digit LED display will
read 0000, and the Color Indicator Scale will
show a reading in the middle. As you shift
color in either direction,you will see both
displays reflect the changes.
Fuse
Always power down & unplug the fixture before changing its fuse. Open the fuse holder
with a phillips head screwdriver to replace the fuse. Lowel Prime Location LED's use
fuses rated at 3 Amps and 250 Volts.
AC/DC Power Switch (Center Off)
AC Input
AC Bridged Output
Fuse
Suggested Stands
ni Sr. Stand
U
Code: UN-66
Weight: 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)
Size: 22.5" (57.2 cm) folded.
Maximum height:
S Jr. Stand
K
Code: DT-33
Maximum height: 7'7" (2.3 m),
Collapsed length: 2'4" (65 cm)
Weight: 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)
7' (2.2 m)
Safety Cable (3)
Code: CM-50
Weight: 2 oz (57 g)
Power
AC Use
Lowel Prime Location LEDs use Powercon connector AC cables. The fixture will auto-set itself
to international voltages. See the listed cables if adapting for use in another country.
For IP-65 use, do not use switched AC cables.
Also, Prime Location LEDs can be ganged together using AC Bridging cables when AC outlets
are scarce. With each fixture drawing aprox 1 amp, a 20 amp circuit could accommodate
15+ fixtures. Do not overload AC circuits.
Prime Location Accessories
Lowel Prime Location™ Light Control Accessories mount on the front of the fixture
using the 2 slots. The rear slot, closest to the LEDs, should be used for the gel
frame, with the front slot used for either of the below listed accessories. Make sure
top corner fixture Accessory Lock is engaged to secure accessories.
Barndoor Softening Set
Due to the 'multi point-source' nature
of most LED fixtures, it is common to have
an undesired multi-shadow effect, when
using barndoors to trim the beam. This set
includes a 4 way barndoor, subtle
diffusion gel, and Gel-jawz
clips, to minimize
Honeycomb Grid
Honeycomb grids control the spill of the
light, by attaching to the front of the fixture.
The grid is available in 20 degree dispersion.
20° Honeycomb
Output Loss - aprox 54%
Code: PL-132
multi-shadow, while
still allowing a visible
barndoor cut.
Includes: 4 way adjustable
Barndoor, Prime Lite Diffusion
Gel, Lowel Gel-jawz (4)
Code: PL-120
Problems, repairs & info
Repairs, problems, suggestions
and requests for brochures/catalogs,
instructions and parts lists can be
handled through your Authorized Lowel
Dealer/Distributor or directly through
Lowel. Electrical repairs should
be made only by Lowel or by
a qualified electrician.
Lowel Prime Location LED equipment is a product of the ongoing collaborative relationship
between Lowel-Light and Fluo-Tec, Mexico
Battery Use
Battery run-time will vary
V-Lock Mount
Code: PLPLVLMNT
with battery model, age and
charging level. Both Location
Prime battery plates are user
removable & swappable, via
a multi pin connector
beneath the plate.
For use in rain or
dust/sand, make sure
battery is also rated
for IP-65 use.
Lowel-Light Manufacturing, Inc.
90 Oser Avenue, Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788
Call: 800 645-2522 or 631-273-2500
Fax: 631-273-2557
e-mail: info@lowel.com
www.lowel.com
Anton Bauer
Gold Mount
Code: PLABMNT
ver. 1.0 © Lowel-Light Mfg., Inc 2014 927
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