Philips VARIOLITE VL6000 User Manual

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Part number: 02.9708.0002

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VL6000 Beam Luminaire User’s Manual

How To Obtain Warranty Service

A copy of the Philips Entertainment Lighting Limited Warranty was included in the shipping package
for this VARI❋LITE product.

To obtain warranty service, please contact customer service at 1-877-VARI-LITE (1-877-827-4548),
[phone], or [e-mail] and request a Return Material Authorization
(RMA) for warranty service. You will need to provide the model and serial number of the item being
returned, a description of the problem or failure and the name of the registered user or organization. If
available, you should have your sales invoice to establish the date of sale as the beginning of the
warranty period.

Once you obtain the RMA, pack the unit in a secure shipping container or in its original packing box.
Go to the Philips Entertainment Lighting web site www.philips.com/entertainmentlighting, click on
the Support link, and download the RMA form. Put the completed RMA form in shipping container
along with a copy of your invoice (if available). Write the RMA number legibly on or near the
shipping address label and return the unit, freight prepaid to:

Philips Entertainment Lighting
Attention: Warranty Service (RMA#___________)
10911 Petal Street
Dallas, Texas 75238 USA

FOREWORD

As stated in the warranty, it is required that the shipment be insured and FOB our service center.

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WARNING:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE
TO UV RADIATION

1. Many VARI❋LITE luminaires use a lamp that produces UV radiation. DO NOT look directly at
lamp.

2. It is hazardous to operate luminaires without lens or shield. Shields, lenses, or ultraviolet scr ens
shall be changed if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is
impaired. For example, by cracks or deep scratches.

WARNING:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST INJURY TO PERSONS

1. Exterior surfaces of the luminaire will be hot during operation. Use appropri te safety equipment
(gloves, eye protection, etc.) when handling and adjusting hot equipmen and components.

2. Luminaires will have a hot lamp when operating. Disconnect power and llow lamp to cool before
replacing.

3. Arc lamps emit ultraviolet radiation which can cause serious sk n bu n and eye inflammation.
Additionally, arc lamps operate under high pressure at very h gh mperatures. Should the lamp
break, there can exist a danger of personal injury and/or fire rom broken lamp particles being
discharged.

4. Wear eye protection when relamping.

5. Appropriate safety equipment (gloves, eye prot ction) should be used when handling damaged
lamps.

6. If lamp is touched with bare hands, clean lamp with denatured alcohol and wipe with lint-free
cloth before installing or powering up the luminaire.

7. The lamp shall be changed if it has bec me damaged or thermally deformed.

WARNING:
RF INTERFERENCE

1. This is a Class A produc In domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in
which case, the user m y b required to take adequate measures.

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WARNUNG:
HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ÜBERHÖHTE UV-STRAHLUNG

1. Viele VARI❋LITE-Scheinwerfer verwenden die Lampentyp, der UV-Strahlen abgibt. SCHAUEN
SIE NICHT direkt in die Lampe.

2. Es ist gefährlich, Leuchten ohne Linsen oder Blenden zu bedienen. Blenden, Linsen oder
Ultraviolettschirme müssen ausgetauscht werden, sofern deren Schutzwirkung durch sichtba e
Beschädigung (z. B. Sprünge oder Schrammen) eingeschränkt ist.

WARNUNG:
HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN KÖRPERVERLETZUNGEN

1. Bei Betrieb sind die Außenflächen der Scheinwerfer heiß. Verwenden Sie bei d r Bedienung von
aufgeheizter Apparatur die jeweils geeignete Sicherheitsausrüstung (Handsc uhe Augenschutz
etc.).

2. Bei Betrieb der Scheinwerfer ist die Lampe heiß. Unterbrechen Sie die S romzufuhr und lassen Sie
die Lampe abkühlen, wenn Sie diese austauschen.

3. Bogenlampen senden ultraviolette Strahlen aus, die Hautverbrennung n und Augenentzündungen
verursachen können. Der Betrieb von Bogenlampen erfolgt nter Hochdruck und bei hohen
Temperaturen. Sollte die Lampe zerbrechen, besteht die Gefahr on Körperverletzung bzw. von
Feuer, das von Lampenteilen ausgelöst werden kann.

4. Tragen Sie beim Austausch der Lampen einen Augens hutz.

5. Die geeignete Sicherheitsausrüstung (Handschu e, Augenschutz) sollte beim Umgang mit
beschädigten Lampen verwendet werden.

6. Wenn die Lampe mit bloßen Händen berüh t wird, reinigen Sie sie mit denaturiertem Alkohol und
einem flusenfreien Tuch, bevor Sie die Scheinwerfer installieren oder in Betrieb nehmen.

7. Wenn die Lampe beschädigt oder durc Hitzeeinwirkung deformiert ist, muß diese ausgetauscht
werden.

WARNUNG:
HF-INTERFERENZ

1. Es handelt sich um ein Produkt der Klasse A. In einer Wohnumgebung kann das Produkt Hochfre­quenzstörunge ver rsa hen. In diesem Fall müssen eventuell geeignete Maßnahmen getroffen
werden.

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AVERTISSEMENT:
DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE UNE EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX
RAYONS UV

1. Plusieurs luminaires VARI❋LITE utilisent une lampe qui produit des rayons UV. NE PAS fixer
son regard sur la lampe.

2. L’utilisation des luminaires sans lentille ou blindage pose des risques. Tous blindages, lentill s ou
écrans ultraviolet visiblement endommagés au point que leur efficacité en est affectée doivent ê re
remplacés, par exemple s’il y a des fissures ou de profondes rayures.

AVERTISSEMENT:
DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE LES ACCIDENTS POUVANT ENTRAÎNER
DES BLESSURES

1. Les surfaces externes du luminaire deviennent brûlantes quand l’appareil est en marche. Pour
manœuvrer ou ajuster des appareils brûlants et leurs composants, se pro éger suffisamment (gants,
protection pour les yeux, etc.).

2. La lampe du luminaire est brûlante lorqu’il est en marche. Débr nch r le courant et attendre que la
lampe ait refroidi avant de la remplacer.

3. Les lampes à arc émettent des rayons ultraviolets pouvant cause de graves brûlures sur la peau et
une inflammation des yeux. De plus, les lampes à arc fonc ionnent sous haute tension à de très
hautes températures. Si la lampe se casse, les par icul s de la lampe cassée peuvent causer
blessures et/ou incendie en s’éparpillant.

4. Se protéger les yeux pour remplacer la lamp

5. Utiliser des appareils de protection appropr és (gants, protection des yeux) pour manier des lampes
endommagées.

6. Si la lampe a été touchée avec des mains nues, la nettoyer avec de l’alcool dénaturé et l’essuyer
avec un chiffon non-pelucheux avan d’installer ou de brancher le luminaire.

7. Si la lampe a été endommagé ou a reçu une déformation thermique, elle doit être remplacée.

AVERTISSEMENT:
INTERFÉRENCE RF

1. Cet appareil es de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, cet appareil peut causer des
interférences radi et si c’est le cas, l’utilisateur peut avoir à prendre des mesures adéquates.

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ADVERTENCIA:
INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA LA EXPOSICIÓN
EXCESIVA DE RADIACIÓN ULTRA VIOLETA

1. Muchas luminarias VARI❋LITE usan un tipo de lámpara que produce radiación UV. NO mire
directamente a la lámpara.

2. Es peligroso operar luminarias sin lentes o protectores. Debe cambiar los protectores, lentes o
pantallas ultravioletas si se aprecia que han sido dañadas, y que su efectividad pudiera estar
deteriorada. Por ejemplo, si tuvieran rajaduras o raspaduras profundas.

ADVERTENCIA:
INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTRA LESIONES DE PERSONAS

1. Las superficies exteriores de las luminarias están calientes durante su operaci n. Use un equipo de
seguridad apropiado (guantes, protección para los ojos, etc.) cuando haga ajustes en el equipo y
componentes que están calientes.

2. Cuando las luminarias están en operación la lámpara estará muy caliente. Desconecte la energía y
deje que la lámpara se enfríe antes de reemplazarla.

3. Las lámparas de arco emiten radiaciones ultravioletas que pu den casionar serias quemaduras a la
piel e inflamación a los ojos. Además, las lámparas de arco ope an a alta presión y muy alta
temperatura. Si la lámpara se rompe, puede existir el peligro de lesiones al personal o un incendio
ocasionado por las partículas de la lámpara rota que se ca n.

4. Use protección para los ojos cuando vuelve a co ocar na lámpara nueva.

5. Use un equipo de seguridad apropiado (guant s, protección para los ojos, etc.) cuando trabaje con
lámparas dañadas.

6. Si toca la lámpara con las manos, limpie la lámpara con alcohol desnaturalizado y con tela sin
pelusas antes de instalar o volver a conectar la luminaria.

7. Cambie la lámpara si está dañad o d formada termicamente.

ADVERTENCIA:
INTERFERENCIA RF

1. Este es un producto de Cla e A. En el ambiente de la casa este producto puede ocasionar
radiointerferen ia, n cuyo caso, el usuario debe tomar las medidas adecuadas.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

About This Manual ...................................................................................................... 1

Additional Documentation........................................................................................... 2

Text Conventions ......................................................................................................... 2

Customer Service .......................................................................................................

Chapter 1. Description

Features

Overview................................................................................................... ........... 6

Components

Included Items............................................................................ .. .. ...................... 9

Replacement Items/Accessories.......................................... ..... .......................... 9

Luminaire Components........................................................... . ............................. 10

Major Components ............................................... ..... ..................................... 10

Chapter 2. Installation

Power and Data Cabling Requirements

Power .................................................. .... ........................................................... 14

Current vs. Voltage.................... . ... ............................................................... 16

Data Cables ................................ .... ................................................................... 17

Recommended Cable Typ Man facturers........................................................ 18

Termination Connector... ..... ........................................................................... 18

Installation Procedures

Installing Lamp ...... ... ...................................................................................... 19

CAUTIONS & WARNINGS .............................................................................. 19

Align Lamp For Maximum Beam Irradiance ............................................................ 21

Hanging the Luminaire .............................................................................................. 23

Floor Mo nting the Luminaire................................................................................... 28

Connec ing Data and Power....................................................................................... 28

Powering Up

Power Up Procedure .................................................................................................. 29

Addressing

Program Starting Address .......................................................................................... 30

Program Starting Address Without Calibrating Luminaire........................................ 30

Transporting

Overview.................................................................................................................... 31

Transportation and Shipping Case Requirements...................................................... 31

Chapter 3. Operation

Color Control & Gobos

Fixed Colors............................................................................................................... 34

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Fixed Color Wheel 2 ........................................................................................... 34

Fixed Color Wheel 3 ........................................................................................... 35

Gobos ......................................................................................................................... 36

Rotating Gobo Wheel 1....................................................................................... 36

DMX Operation

VL6000 Beam Luminaire Channel Mapping............................................................. 38

16-Bit Channel Mapping ..................................................................................... 38

Fixture Shutdown ................................................................................................ 1

RDM Parameter IDs

VL6000 Beam Luminaire RDM Parameter IDs .............................................. ..... 42

Updating Software

PEGASUS Software ............................................................................... ..... ........ 45

Application .......................................................................................................... 45

Computer Requirements....................................................... .. .... ................. 45

Installing PEGASUS Software ............................................... ..... ... ...................... 45

Troubleshooting ................................................................. .. ................................. 47

Upload Cable LED Status Messages...................... .... .............................. 47

Upload Cable Warning (Error) Message...... ..... ...... ..................................... 47

Installing or Updating Luminaire Firmware........ .... .......................................... 48

USB Upload via USB Port ......................... ...... . ............................................ 48

Using PEGASUS Uploader................. . ........................................................ 48

Important Notes & Warnings: ............. ............................................................. 48

Transferring Software From Luminaire t Luminaire ............................................... 50

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 4. Menu System

Menu Operation

LCD Display and Menu Sy m ................................................................................ 54

Menu Controls....... ... ...................................................................................... 54

LCD Display and Menu System Operation......................................................... 55

DMX Addres ..................................................................................................... 55

Other LCD D splay Features...................................................................................... 56

LCD Menu Battery Operation............................................................................. 56

Status Bar............................................................................................................. 56

LCD Menu Proximity Sensor.............................................................................. 56

Menu Tree.................................................................................................................. 57

Menu System Functions............................................................................................. 59

Self Tests

Running Parameter Tests ........................................................................................... 63

Diagnostic Tests ......................................................................................................... 64

Test Descriptions................................................................................................. 64

USB Logging ............................................................................................................. 64

Appendix A. Maintenance

Equipment Handling

Locations/Use............................................................................................................. 68

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Lamps......................................................................................................................... 68

Servicing.............................................................................................................. 68

Heat...................................................................................................................... 68

Lamp Life ............................................................................................................ 68

Solid State Electronics ............................................................................................... 69

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)............................................................................. 69

Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) ............................................................................ 69

Troubleshooting

Error Messages........................................................................................................... 7

Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................................................. 70

Routine Maintenance

Lamp Removal and Installation ................................................................. ... .. 72

Cautions and Warnings..................................................................... ..... ........ 72

Fixed Color Wheel Filter Removal and Installation................................... ............ 74

Rotating Gobo Removal and Installation..................................... ..... ................ 74

Cleaning Optical Lenses and Filters .......................................... .. ... ...................... 77

Appendix B. Technical Specifications

Mechanical............................................................ ... ....................................... 81

Optical................................................................ ...... ............................................. 82

Operational................................................... .... ................................................ 83

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Additional Documentation

Note: Performing maintenance procedures may void the product warranty. Refer to the Vari-Lite
Limited Warranty card included in the product shipping package for more information.

For more information on installing DMX512 control systems, the following publication is available for
purchase from the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT), “Recommended Practice
for DMX512: A Guide for Users and Installers, 2nd edition” (ISBN: 9780955703522) USITT Contact
Information:

USITT
315 South Crouse Avenue, Suite 200
Syracuse, New York 13210-1844 USA
Phone: [phone] or [phone]
Fax: [phone] or [phone]
Web Site: www.usitt.org

Text Conventions

The following styles and meanings are used thr u hout this manual:

Style Meaning

[Button] Front p nel button. Example: Press [ESC].

[Up] / [Down] arrows P ess either [Up] or [Down] arrow button at Menu Display.

LAMP

LCD Menu Display read-out. Example: Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until
LAMP appears.

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Customer Service

Our Goal

At Philips Entertainment Lighting, we are committed to providing you the highest quality in customer
service. Our comprehensive resources are available to help your business succeed and ensure you ge
the full benefit of being a Philips Entertainment Lighting customer. Whether your needs are teleph ne
troubleshooting assistance, product training or technical service, our full-time staff of experienced
professionals are on-hand to provide support.

How to Reach Us

For assistance in your area, call the dealer from which your product was purchas d

or Contact an Authorized Service Center
or Contact the Philips Entertainment Lighting Customer Service Department, 7am - 6pm CST Monday

through Friday, at the following:

phone: 1-877-VARI-LITE (1-877-827-4548 or 1-214-647-7880

e-mail: entertainment.service@philips com

Additional Resources

For additional resources and documentation, please visit ur website at www.philips.com/

entertainmentlighting and follow the Support link

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Description

This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components, along with l t of
accessories which are available.

• Features

• Components

DESCRIPTION :

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Features

Overview

VL6000 Beam Luminaire feature highlights:

Fixed Color Wheels

Three fixed color wheels each with six color filters are
capable of producing multi-color effects and variable
wheel rotations. Less saturated colors allow for limited
color mixing, which can be easily accessed from the
console.

Rotating Gobo Wheel

One gobo wheel to offer seven rotatable, indexable gobo
positions and one open position.

Edge and Pattern Focus

Variable beam focus to soften edges of gobos or iris.

Frost

Independent frost glass for softness control.

Intensity Control

Full field dimming designed for smooth t med fades as well as quick dimming effects.

Strobe

High-performance dual blade strobe sy tem capable of ultra-fast operation.

Pan and Tilt

Smooth, time-controlled c ntinuous motion by way of three-phase stepper motor systems.

• Range: Pan - 540 Tilt - 240°.

• Accuracy 0.3° resolution.

Weights

Unit weighs ( uminaire only, without accessories) 61.5 lbs (28 kg).

Spacing

Unit hangs on 24.5 inch (662 mm) centers.

Operational Temperature

4° to +122° F (-20° to +50° C)

IP22 Rating

This fixture is designed to have limited water protection in the instance of light rain. It is NOT
designed to run exposed to water for long periods of time. Users should check for water inside the
fixture after exposure to water.

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