Philips SPX 15-35, SPX User Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

SPX

This manual covers the following models:

SPX 15 - 35 Zoomspot SPX 25 - 50 Zoomspot SPX 14 Fixed Beam SPX 19 Fixed Beam SPX 26 Fixed Beam SPX 36 Fixed Beam SPX 50 Fixed Beam

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A PHILIPS SELECON SPX LUMINAIRE. WE HAVE DESIGNED THIS LUMINAIRE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH A SUPERIOR FITTING IN PERFORMANCE, DESIGN AND ENGINEERING. WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT IT WILL PERFORM TO YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.

Caution! Installation is entirely at your risk. Read this manual from cover to cover before attempting installation. Do not attempt installation unless you are suitably qualified.

If you do not understand a point in this manual, don’t guess. Don’t take short cuts.

If in doubt, stop! Contact Philips Selecon or one of its authorised distributors for advice. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The SPX sets new standards in product safety.

As it is double insulated it has a simpler testing procedure than

conventional luminaires. Refer to the testing section inside.

Before discarding the packaging ensure you have the suspension bolt

set, colour frame &/or the lamp.

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Important!

Read this manual from cover to cover before attempting to install, operate or maintain the luminaires to which it relates. It contains important installation, operating, maintenance and safety procedures. The customer must strictly comply with them.

Along with such procedures mentioned in this document, the customer should also observe such other procedures generally applicable to lighting equipment.

Follow the instructions in this manual carefully. Selecon accepts no responsibility if the customer fails to do so.

For each customer, operating conditions will vary, sometimes greatly. Such variations may affect the

luminaires‟ performance. Philips Selecon has no control over the customer‟s unique operating environment.

Hence, Philips Selecon makes no representations or warranties concerning the luminaires‟ performance under the customer‟s actual operating conditions. All operating parameters must be validated for each customer application by the customer‟s technical experts.

If the customer does not follow the installation, operating, maintenance and safety procedures in this manual, as well as those generally applicable to lighting equipment, the luminaire may not perform as expected. More seriously, it may cause property damage, personal injury or other losses.

Philips Selecon accepts no liability for direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting

from the customer‟s failure to follow the installation, operating, maintenance and safety procedures in this

manual or those generally applicable to lighting equipment. The foregoing limitation extends to damages for personal injury, property damage, loss of operations, loss of profits, loss of product or loss of time, whether incurred by the customer, the customer‟s employees or a third party.

Philips Selecon used all due care in preparing this manual. However, Philips Selecon accepts no liability for errors or omissions. Philips Selecon reserves the right to change the specifications of its luminaires, or the information in this manual, without necessarily giving its customers notice thereof.

Installation, operation and maintenance are entirely at the customer‟s risk.

Philips Selecon luminaires should be installed, operated and maintained by suitably qualified personnel. Such personnel should have previous experience with lighting equipment as well as general electrical experience.

This manual is intended to provide general guidance to such suitably qualified personnel. For specific guidance and technical support, contact Philips Selecon or its authorised representative.

Information in this manual shall not be deemed a warranty, representation or guarantee concerning a luminaire‟s suitability or fitness for a specific purpose.

Subject to the right to use its luminaires, Philips Selecon does not convey any right, title or interest in its intellectual property, including, without limitation, its patents, copyrights and know-how.

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Please read this information carefully to ensure that you are fully conversant with its operation.

Safety Warnings ................................................................................................................................................... 4

Operating your Luminaire for the First Time ......................................................................................................... 4

Centering the lamp ............................................................................................................................................... 5

Optimising the Output ........................................................................................................................................... 5

Lamps ................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Mounting your Luminaire ...................................................................................................................................... 6

To Mount on a Theatre Standard Scaffold Pipe ................................................................................................... 6

SPX Monocoque Yoke.......................................................................................................................................... 6

Operating your Luminaire ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Pan and Tilt Adjustment........................................................................................................................................ 7

Focusing SPX Zoomspot Models ......................................................................................................................... 7

Focusing SPX Fixed Beam Profiles ...................................................................................................................... 7

Shutter System ..................................................................................................................................................... 7

Shutter Lock .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Rotatable Shutters ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Accessory Mounting Positions .............................................................................................................................. 8

Changing the Lens Tube ...................................................................................................................................... 9

Colour Filter Life ................................................................................................................................................... 9

Safe Practice ......................................................................................................................................................10

Rigging Check-list ...............................................................................................................................................10

Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................10

Electrical Test Procedure....................................................................................................................................10

Cleaning the Reflector ........................................................................................................................................11

Cleaning the Lens ...............................................................................................................................................12

Safety ..................................................................................................................................................................12

Limited Warranty .................................................................................................................................................13

Accessories and Order Codes ............................................................................................................................14

Contacting Philips Selecon .................................................................................................................................14

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Safety Warnings

Not for residential use.

CAUTION: Hot Surfaces, Avoid contact by persons or materials. The SPX has some hot surfaces. Be careful to avoid burns. Take care with the lamphouse and heat-sink. We suggest the use of leather gloves when focusing these luminaires.

SAFETY – Double Insulated The SPX range is a Class 2 appliance that is double insulated for increased safety and lower maintenance. Earth continuity testing is not needed. Refer to page 11 for testing procedure.

SAFETY - Mains Power Isolation The SPX range is fitted with a micro-switch that automatically disconnects the mains power when the lamp holder is removed. However, it is also recommended that the luminaire should always be electrically isolated from mains power before re-lamping, cleaning or servicing.

CAUTION: Risk of fire - use with maximum 800W lamp.

CAUTION: These luminaires are not suitable for mounting on a normally flammable surface.

These luminaires are not suitable for outdoor use. They are rated at IP00.

The luminaire should be at least 1.2 metres/4 ft away from the nearest object it is lighting. The SPX range can be operated only through a range of angles 90 either side of

horizontal.

Operating your Luminaire for the First Time

Familiarise yourself with the way the shutter and reflector assembly can be rotated by loosening the rotating clamp (drawing page 9), and turning the assembly. Note how the colour frame is locked into the front of the lens tube with the front accessory cover.

The SPX provides for mounting 2 pattern holders. Practice inserting them into both the front and rear position as it is easier to familiarise yourself before rigging the luminaire.

The SPX has a shutter lock. Make sure this is in the unlocked position. Refer P.7

Lamping Procedure

Remove the lamp module by loosening the 2 locking thumbscrews on the rear. Align the pins of the new lamp to the holes in the lamp socket and push the lamp firmly home. Do not touch the quartz envelope of the lamp with your fingers. Replace the lamp module and tighten the locking thumbscrews. Reconnect the mains power. Always take great care when making

adjustments to the lamp, as its filament is fragile. N.B. The mains power supply is automatically disconnected by a microswitch as the lamp module mount screws are loosened.

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Peak symbol

Lamp Replacement and Adjustment

Isolate electrically before re-lamping the luminaire. Also be aware that the lamp and/or luminaire may still be hot, so exercise necessary caution to avoid burns.

To ensure optimum performance from your SPX luminaire, follow the steps below:

Centering the lamp

1 Remove the lamp holder as described above. 2 Level the lamp socket plate by adjusting the lamp

alignment screws. 3 Turn the peak/flat gear 4 Carefully replace the lamp holder module and tighten

the thumbscrew to lock it into position. Reconnect the

luminaire to the power supply. 5 Turn the peak/flat gear clockwise towards the peak

setting. This is indicated by the raised peak setting symbol on the peak/flat

gear. 5 half turns will shift the lamp into the approximate centre position. 6 Centre the lamp in the beam if necessary by adjusting the lamp

alignment screws.

Optimising the Output

The lamp position can be altered to 'peak' or 'Flat' light output. The peak beam gives a central hot spot falling off evenly to the beam

edges. This setting is useful for normal stage lighting purposes where beams are overlapped to achieve an even cover.

Flat adjustment provides a visually even light beam suitable for gobo projection. Take care to move the lamp carefully as the lamp filament is burning white hot and at its most vulnerable.

Don't over-tighten the knobs; finger tight pressure is all that is required.

1 Adjust the beam to its narrow angle, with a sharp edge. 2 Peak the output (turn the centre gear clockwise towards the peak symbol) until you see light flare

around the edge of the beam. 3 Turn the centre gear anti-clockwise towards the flat symbol until the flare is removed and you have a

clean sharp-edged beam. This is the position of maximum light output. 4 A useful technique to check how well the lamp is centred is to push two of the shutters into the beam,

and then check if any reflection off the shutters is visible in the beam. If so, adjust the screw on the

side opposite to the reflection until it disappears. 5 To set a „FLAT‟ beam, turn the centre gear anti-clockwise towards the flat symbol until the distribution

appears even across the beam.

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