Vari Lite VL3000 Series User Manual [en, fr, es]

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VARI❋LITE® is a trademark owned by Ge nlyte Thomas Group LLC and is regi ste re d in t he United States and other countr ie s.

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VL1000™, VL2000™, VL2201™, VL2202™, VL2400™ (and the individual product designations), VL3000™, Series 1000 Series 3000

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, DICHRO❋TUNE™, VARI❋IMAGE™, and the Vari-Lite Ast erisk are also trademarks owned by Genlyte Thomas Group LLC.

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VARI❋LITE® products are prot ec te d by one or more of the following patents, and other pending patent app lica ti ons worldwide: U. S. Patents No. 6,123,436; 6,113,252; 6,046,861; 6,031,749; 6,011,640; 5,969,868; 5,959 ,7 68; 5,9 34, 794; 5,882,107; 5,829,868; 5,825,548; 5,798,619;

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Vari-Lite A Division of Genlyte Thomas 10911 Petal St. Dallas TX 75238

This manual is for informat io nal use only and is subject to change wit hout notice. Genlyte Thomas assu mes no responsibility or liabil ity for any claims resulting from errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.

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VL3000™ Series Luminaire User’s Manual

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How To Obtain Warranty Service

A copy of the Vari-Lite Limited Warranty was included in the shipping package for this VARI❋LITE® product.

T o obtain war ranty servi ce, please con tact custome r service at 1-877-VARI-LITE (1-877-827-4548) or [email protected] 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 sal es invoi ce to es tabl ish the date of s ale as the begi nning of the warrant y peri od.

Once you obtain the RMA, pack the unit in a secure shipping container or in its original pack ing box. Fill out the RMA form included at the end of thi s manu al and place in shipping container along wit h 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:

Vari-Lite 10911 Petal St. Dallas, TX 75238 Attention: Warranty Service

FOREWORD

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

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Compliance Notice

FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipm ent is operated in a commercial environme nt. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Vari-Lite system, service, and safety guidelines, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.

Declaration of Conformity

We declare, under our sole responsibility, that this product complies with the relevant clauses of the following standards and harmonized documents:

Safety

EN 60598-1:1997 Luminaire Safety Standard, General Requirements EN 60598-2 17:1989 Specification for Luminaires for Stage and Studio Lighting

EMC

EN 55022A:1994 Radiated and Conducted Emissions EN 50082-1:1997 Generic Immunity Standard

We certify that the product conforms to the protection requirements of council directives: 73/23/EEC (LVD) and 89/336/EEC (EMC)

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Safety Notice

It is extremely importan t to read ALL safety information and instruc tions provided in this manual and any accompanying documenta tion before ins tallin g and operati ng the product s describ ed herein. Heed all cautions and warnings during installation and use of this product.

Safety symbols used throughout this manual are as follows:

GENERAL INFORMATION PER TAINING TO PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE UV RADIATION, AND INJURY TO PERSONS CAN BE FOUND BELOW.

WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE

1. VARI❋LITE® luminaires have been designed for use with specific lamp types. The VL3000

series luminaire requires an Osram HMI 1200 W/S metal halide lamp. Installing another type of lamp may be hazardous.

2. Luminaires may be mounted on any ty pe of surfa ce as long as mounting inst ructions are foll owed. See instructions detailed in this manual .

3. Note distance requirement from combustible materials or illuminated objects for VARI❋LITE® luminaires.

FOREWORD

CAUTION advising of potential damage to product.

WARNING advising of potential injury or death to persons.

WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK

1. VARI❋LITE® luminaires are designed for dry locations only. Exposure to rain or moisture may damage luminaire.

2. Disconnect power before servicing any VARI❋LITE® equipment.

3. Servicing to be performed by qualified personnel only.

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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 radiati on. DO NOT look directl y at lamp.

2. It is hazardous to operate luminaires without lens or shield. Shields, lenses, or ultraviolet screens 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 appropriate safety equipment (gloves, eye protection, etc.) when handling and adjusting hot equipment and components.

2. Luminaires will have a hot lamp when operating. Di sconnect p ower and al low lamp to cool before replacing.

3. Arc lamps emit ultraviolet radiation which can cause serious skin burn and eye inflammation. Additionally, arc lamps operate under high pressure at very high temperatures. Should the lamp break, there can exist a danger of personal injury and/or fire from broken lamp particles being discharged.

4. Wear eye protection when relamping.

5. Appropriate safety equipment (gloves, eye protection) 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 become damaged or thermally deformed.

WARNING: RF INTERFERENCE

1. This is a Class A product. In a domes tic envir onment this pr oduct may cause radio inte rference , in which case, the user may be required to take adequate measures.

ARC LAMP CHARACTERISTIC CONSIDERATIONS

1. Arc lamps require a period of time to relight after a power interruption or a severe voltage dip. In some cases, lamp will a utomati cally re light after it has coo led dependi ng on Lamp Power -Up S tat e configuration setting.

2. Burning position is Universal.

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Sicherheitshinweise

Es ist äußerst wichtig, ALLE Sicherheitsinformationen und -hinweise in diesem Handbuch und dem beiliegenden Informationsmaterial zu lesen, bevor Sie die hierin beschriebenen Produkte installieren bzw. bedienen. Halten Sie bei der Installation und dem Einsa tz dieses Produkts alle Warnhinweise und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen ein.

Folgende Sicherheitssymbole werden in diesem Handbuch verwendet:

VORSICHT - weist auf möglichen Produktschaden hin.

WARNUNG - weist auf mögliche Körperverletzung und Lebensbedrohung hin.

NACHSTEHEND FINDEN SIE ALLGEMEINE HINWEISE ÜBER SICHERHEITSVORKEHRUNGEN GEGEN ELEKTROSCHOCK, FEUER, ÜBERHÖHTE UVSTRAHLUNG UND KÖRPERVERLETZUNGEN.

WARNUNG: HINWEISE ZUM FEUERSCHUTZ

1. VARI❋LITE®-Scheinwerfer sind ausschließlich für den Einsatz mit bestimmten Lampentyps. Achten Sie auf den Lampentyp (Osram HMI 1200 W/S metal halide lamp), bevor Sie die jeweiligen Lampen ersetzen. Die Installation eines anderen Lampentyps kann gefährlich sein.

2. Scheinwerfer können auf jeder beliebigen Oberfläche montiert werden, solange Sie die Montageanweisungen befolgen. Detaillierte Hinweise finden Sie in diesem Handbuch.

3. Beachten Sie die Einhaltung des erforderlichen Sicherheitsabstandes der VARI❋LITE®- Scheinwerfer von brennbarem Material oder beleuchteten Objekten.

FOREWORD

WARNUNG: HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ELEKTROSCHOCK

1. VARI❋LITE®-Scheinwerfer eignen sich ausschließlich für trockene Standorte. Regen oder Feuchtigkeit können die Scheinwerfer beschädigen.

2. Unterbrechen Sie die Stromzufuhr, bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an VARI❋LITE®-Geräten beginnen.

3. Die Geräte sollten nur von qualifiziertem Personal gewartet werden.

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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 sichtbare 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 der Bedienung von aufgeheizter Apparatur die jeweils geeignete Sicherheitsausrüstung (Handschuhe, Augenschutz etc.).

2. Bei Betrieb der Schein werfer is t die Lampe h eiß. Unterb rechen Sie die S tromzuf uhr und la ssen Sie die Lampe abkühlen, wenn Sie diese austauschen.

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

4. Tragen Sie beim Austausch der Lampen einen Augenschutz.

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

6. Wenn die Lampe mit bloßen Händen berührt wird, reinigen Sie sie mit denaturi erte m Alkohol und einem flusenfreien Tuch, bevor Sie die Scheinwerfer installieren oder in Betrieb nehmen.

7. Wenn die Lampe beschädigt oder durch 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 Hochfrequenzstörungen verursachen. In diesem Fall müssen eventuell geeignete Maßnahmen getroffen werden.

BESONDERHEITEN VON BOGENLAMPEN

1. Bogenlampen benötigen eine gewisse Zeitdauer, um nach einem Stromausfall oder einem Spannungsgefälle wieder aufzuleuchten. In einigen Fällen wird die Lampe nach Abkühlung automatisch wieder aufleuchten, je nach der Systemkonfigurationseinstellung des Lampeneinschaltungsstatus.

2. Die Brennposition ist Universal.

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Notes de sécurité

Avant de procéder à l’installation des produits décrits dans ce guide et de les mettre en marche, il est extrêmement important de lire TOUS les renseignements et TOUTES les directives de sécurité contenues dans ce guide ainsi que toute docu mentation jo inte. Tenir compte de tous les avertissements et suivre toutes les précautions pendant l’installation et l’utilisation de cet appareil.

Les symboles de sécuri té utilisés dans ce guide sont les suiva nts :

ATTENTION Ce symbole annonce que l’appareil risque d’être endommagé.

AVERTISSEMENT Ce symbole annonce qu’il y a risque d’accident grave ou même fatal.

CETTE SECTION CONTIENT DES INFORMATIONS GÉNÉRALES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE LES DÉCHARGES ÉLECTRIQUES , LES INCENDIES, L’EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX RAYONS UV ET TOUT AUTRE ACCIDENT POUVANT ENTRAÎNER DES BLESSURES.

FOREWORD

AVERTISSEMENT: DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE LES INCENDIES

1. Les lumi naires VARI❋LITE® ont été conçus pour être utilisés uniquement avec certaines type de lampes. Vérifier le type de lampe (Osram HMI 1200 W/S metal halide lamp) avant de remplacer les lampes. L’installation d’un autre type de lampe peut poser un danger.

2. Les luminaires peuvent être fixés sur tout type de surface tant que les directives de montage sont respectées. Voir les explications détaillées dans ce guide.

3. Vérifier la distance à respecter entre les matériaux combustibles ou les objets illuminés et les luminaires VARI❋LITE®.

AVERTISSEMENT: DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE LES DÉCHARGES ÉLECTRIQUES

1. Les luminaires VARI❋LITE® sont conçus pour une utilisation au sec uniquement. Une exposition à la pluie et à l’humidité risque d’endommager le luminaire.

2. Débrancher l’appareil avant de procéder à la révision de tout matériel VARI❋LITE®.

3. Les révisions doivent être effectuées uniquement par des personnes qualifiées.

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

1. Plusieurs luminaires VARI❋LITE® utilisent un e l ampe qu i pr odu it des rayons UV. NE PAS fixe r son regard sur la lampe.

2. L’utilisation des luminaires sans lentille ou bl indage pose des risques. Tous blindages, lentilles ou écrans ultravi ole t visiblement endommagés au point que l eur efficacité en est affectée doivent être 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 de s appare ils br ûlant s et leur s composa nts, se pr otége r suf fi sammen t (gant s, protection pour les yeux, etc.).

2. La lampe du lumina ire e st brûla nte lo rqu ’il e st en marc he. Débr anch er le coura nt et atten dre que l a lampe ait refroidi avant de la remplacer.

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

4. Se protéger les yeux pour remplacer la lampe.

5. Utiliser des ap pareils de protecti on appropr iés (gant s, pro tection 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 avant d’installer ou de brancher le luminaire.

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

AVERTISSEMENT: INTERFÉRENCE RF

1. Cet appareil est de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, cet appareil peut causer des interférences radio, et si c’est le cas, l’ut i li sat eu r peut avoir à prendre des mesures adéquates.

CONSIDÉRATIONS DES CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE LAMPES À ARC

1. Après une interr uption de cour ant ou une bai sse i mporta nte de volta ge, les lampes à arc metten t d u temps avant de se rallumer. Dans certains cas, la lampe se rallumera automatiquemet après s’être refroidie. Cela dépend de la manière dont le système est réglé pour le statut de mise en marche de la lampe.

2. La position Brûler est Universelle.

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Aviso sobre Seguridad

Es muy importante leer TODA la información e instrucciones sobre seguridad que se indica en este manual así como en los documentos adjuntos antes de instalar y operar los productos descritos. Se debe prestar atención a todos los avisos y advertencias durante la instalación y uso de este producto.

Los símbolos de seguridad usados en este manual son los siguientes:

CUIDADO, indica posibles daños al producto.

ADVERTENCIA, indica posibles lesiones o muerte a las personas.

LA INFORMACIÓN GENERAL RELACIONADA A LA PROTECCIÓN CONTRAGOLPES DE CORRIENTE ELÉCTRICA, INCENDIO, EXPOSICIÓN EXCESIVA A RADIACIÓN ULTRA VIOLETA Y LESIONES A LAS PERSONAS SE PUEDE ENCONTRAR SEGUIDAMENTE:

ADVERTENCIA: INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA INCENDIO

1. Las luminarias VARI❋LITE® han sido diseñadas para ser usadas solamente con algunas lámparas. Tome nota del tipo de lámpara (Osram HMI 1200 W/S metal halide lamp) antes de reemplazarla. Instalación de otro tipo de lámpara puede ser peligroso.

2. Las luminarias se pueden instalar en cualquier tipo de superficie siempre que se sigan las instrucciones de instalación. Vea las instrucciones detalladas en este manual.

3. Tome nota de los requerimientos de distancia de materiales combustibles u objetos iluminados para las luminarias VARI❋LITE®.

FOREWORD

ADVERTENCIA: INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA CHOQUE ELÉ CTRIC O

1. Las luminarias VARI❋LITE® están diseñadas solamente para lugares secos. La exposición a la lluvia o humedad pueden dañar la luminaria.

2. Desconecte la energía antes de dar servicio a cualquier equipo de VARI❋LITE®.

3. El servicio debe ser realizado solamente por personal calificado.

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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 ext eriores de las l uminarias están cal ientes d urante su operación . Use un equi po de seguridad apropiado (guantes, protección para los ojos, etc.) cuando haga ajustes en el equipo y componentes que están calientes.

2. Cuando las luminarias es tán en operac ión la lámpar a estará muy ca liente. Des conecte la energ ía y deje que la lámpara se enfríe antes de reemplazarla.

3. Las lámparas de arco emit en radiacione s ultraviol etas que pueden oca sionar seria s quemaduras a la piel e inflamación a los ojos. Además, las lámparas de arco operan a alta presión y muy alta temperatura. Si la lámpara se rompe , puede existi r el pel igro de le siones al person al o un incen dio ocasionado por las partículas de la lámpara rota que se caen.

4. Use protección para los ojos cuando vuelve a colocar una lámpara nueva.

5. Use un equipo de seguridad apropiado (guantes, 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 dañada o deformada termicamente.

ADVERTENCIA: INTERFERENCIA RF

1. Este es un producto de Clase A. En el ambiente de la casa este producto puede ocasionar radiointerferencia, en cuyo caso, el usuario debe tomar las medidas adecuadas.

CONSIDERACIONES SOBRE LAS CARACTERÍSTICAS DE LA LÁMPARA DE ARCO

1. Las lámparas de arco requieren un período de tiempo para volver a iluminarse después de una interrupción de e ner g ía o de un a seve ra c aíd a de volta je. En al gunos c aso s, la lámpar a se volve rá a iluminar en forma automática después que se ha enfriado dependiendo de la configuración del sistema de energía de la lám para.

2. La posición de encendido es universal.

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FOREWORD

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Table of Contents

Introduction

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

Additional Documentation ........................................................................................................ 1

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

Customer Service...................................................................................................................... 2

Chapter 1. Description

Features

Standard Features...................................................................................................................... 4

Specific Features....................................................................................................................... 4

Components

Included Items........................................................................................................................... 5

Replacement Items/Accessories................................................................................................ 5

Luminaire Overview................................................................................................................. 6

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 2. Installation

Power and Data Cabling Requirements

Power ........................................................................................................................................ 8

Data Cables............................................................................................................................... 9

Recommended Cable Types/Manufacturers...................................................................... 10

Male Termination Connector ............................................................................................ 10

Installation Procedures

Hanging the Luminaire ........................................................................................................... 11

Floor Mounting the Luminaire................................................................................................ 14

Connecting Data and Power.................................................................................................... 14

Powering Up

Power Up and Configuration Procedure................................................................................. 15

Addressing

Program Starting Address....................................................................................................... 16

Program Starting Address Without Calibrating Luminaire..................................................... 16

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Chapter 3. Operation

DMX Operation

Channel Mapping.................................................................................................................... 18

Control Channel Functions ..................... ......... ....................................................................... 20

DMX Mapping

Color Control.......................................................................................................................... 21

Color Mixing..................................................................................................................... 21

Fixed Color Wheel ............................................................................................................ 21

Beam Control.......................................................................................................................... 23

Strobe................................................................................................................................. 23

Gobo/Effects Control.............................................................................................................. 24

Gobo Wheels 1 and 2 ........................................................................................................ 24

Gobo Wheel 3.................................................................................................................... 25

Index/Rotation................................................................................................................... 26

Luminaire Timing

Timing Channel Information................................................................................................... 27

Updating Software

Reprogramming Luminaires................................................................................................... 36

Components Overview...................................................................................................... 36

Reprogramming Procedure................................................................................................ 37

Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire............................................................ 39

Chapter 4. Menu System

Menu Operation

What Is the Menu System?..................................................................................................... 42

Controls Operation.................................................................................................................. 42

Default State...................................................................................................................... 43

Shortcuts............................................................................................................................ 43

Menu Functions

Menu System Overview.......................................................................................................... 44

Menu System Function Chart ................................................................................................. 45

Menu Function Definitions..................................................................................................... 48

Self-Tests

Running Parameter Tests ........................................................................................................ 50

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Appendix E. Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Error Messages........................................................................................................................ 54

Troubleshooting Guide............................................................................................................ 55

Routine Maintenance

Lamp Replacement ................................................................................................................. 56

Align Lamp............................................................................................................................. 57

Gobo Replacement .................................................................................................................. 58

Color Filter Replacement........................................................................................................ 60

Cleaning Front Lens................................................................................................................ 61

Appendix F. Technical Specifications

VL3000 Spot Luminaire......................................................................................................... 63

VL3000 Wash Luminaire........................................................................................................ 65

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Introduction

About This Manual

This manual provides necessary information regarding safety, installation, operation and routine maintenance for the VARI❋LITE® VL3000™ Series Luminaire. Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you to get the most out of your luminaire.

WARNING: It is important to read ALL accompanying safety and installation instructions to avoid damage to the product and potential injury to yourself or others.

This manual covers the following models:

INTRODUCTION : ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Model Part Number Source

VL3000 Spot Luminaire 20.9678.0001 Arc

VL3000 Wash Luminaire 20.9678.0002 Arc

Additional Documentation

A service manual for extended maintenanc e of the VL3 000 serie s luminair e is avai lable i n both pri nted and electronic (PDF) formats:

• VL3000 Series Luminaire Service Manual (02.9678.0010)

- Testing, Troubleshooting, Component Replacement and Illustrated Parts Breakdown.

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 regarding DMX512 systems, refer to the following document available from United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc. (USITT):

• Digital Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers & Controllers plus AMX 192 Analog Multiplex Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers & Controllers. (A copy of Recommended Practice for DMX512 is included.)

USITT Inc. 10 West 19th St. / Suite 5A New York, NY 10011-4206 USA Tel: (212) 924 - 9088 Fax: (212) 924 - 9343 www.usitt.org

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Text Conventions

The following styles and meanings are used throughout this manual:

Style Meaning

[Button] Front panel button. Example: Press [Menu]. [Up] / [Down] arrows Press either [Up] or [Down] arrow button at Menu

Display.

MENU LCD Menu Display read-out. Exa mple: Press [Up] / [Down]

arrows until LAMP appears.

Customer Service

Our Goal

At Vari-Lite, 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 get the full benefit of being a Vari-Lite customer. Whether your needs are telephone troubleshooting assistance, product training or technical service, our full-time staff of experienced professionals is on-hand to provide support.

How to Reach Us

For assistance in your area, call the dealer from which your product was purchased.

Contact an Authorized Service Center.

Contact the Vari-Lite Customer Service Department, 9am -6pm CST Monday through Friday, at the following:

phone: 1-877-VARI-LITE (1-877-827-4548)

email: [email protected]

Additional Resources

For additional resources and documentation, please visit our website at www.vari-lite.com and follow the Support link.

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CHAPTER 1.

Description

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

• Features

• Components

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Features

Standar d Features

All VL3000 series luminaire have the following standard features:

• CYM color mixing system.

• Variable CTO color correction.

• Six-position, fixed color wheel.

• Full field dimming system.

• Dual blade strobe system.

• Repositional pan/tilt system.

• Control by DMX512 protocol.

• Fan cooled.

• UV/IR glass.

• 1200W lamp source.

Specific Features

VL3000 Spot Luminaire

• 6:1 zoom optics system with 10° to 60° range.

• Variable beam focus to morph between gobo wheels.

• Two, six-position gobo wheels with five rotatable, indexable gobo positions and one open position.

• Five-position gobo wheel with four rotatable, indexable positions and one open position.

VL3000 Wash Luminaire

• Zoomable beam spreader mechanism.

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Components

Included Items

The following illustration shows all items included with the luminaire:

DESCRIPTION : COMPONENTS

Quick Start Sheet

User’s Manual

Mounting Brackets

Figure 1-1: VL3000 Luminaire Packing List

Warra nty Card

VL3000 Luminaire

Replacement Items/Accessories

The following optiona l a nd/ or r epl acement items can be ordered directly from Vari-Lite. (Please order by Vari-Lite part number.)

Vari-Lite P/N Accessory

22.9620.0194 Safety Cable Assembly

23.9623.0177 DMX Termination Connector Assembly

55.6840.0001 Truss Hook, Mega-Clamp, Round and Square

55.6841.0001 Truss Hook, Mega-Claw for 2” Round Tube

71.2557.1200 Osram HMI 1200 W/S Lamp

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Luminaire Overview

The following illustration shows the external luminaire components and controls.

Upper Enclosure Assembly

Houses power supply, ballast,

AC Input Cable

Input Panel

Provides DMX In and Thru, and AC Power connections. (see detail below)

and display board.

Truss Hook Bracket

Attaches to enclosure b ase to allow truss hook installation.

Backcap Assembly

Provides access to lamp for replacement and provides controls for beam adjustment.

Input Panel Components

Product Label ID

Main Power Switch

AC PWR

DATA IN

AC IN

AC Input Cable

Data In

DATA THRU

Yoke Assembly

Houses Master Control Board (MCB).

Menu Display

Used to input manual commands, program, test, set defaults and access internal status information.

ENTERMENU

Data Thru

Head Assembly

Houses color, gobo, strobe, zoom lens and/or beam spreader mechanisms

(dependant on luminaire model).

Beam Adjustment Controls

CAUTION:

RISK OF FIRE. USE ONLY 1200 WATT, H TYPE 100V METAL HALIDE LAMP,

SFc10-4 BASE.

RISQUE D'INCENDIE. UTILISER UNIQUEMENT UNE LAMPA HALOGENE EN METAL DE

DO NOT OPEN FOR 5 MINUTES

ATTENTION:

TYPE H, 1200 WATT, 100V ET UN SUPPORT SFc10-4.

RISK OF EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION. DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT COMPLETE LAMP ENCLOSURE IN PLACE OR WHEN LENS IS DAMAGED.

DISCONNECT FIXTURE

BEFORE RELAMPING CAUTION:

AFTER SWITCHING OFF.

CAUTION:

HOT LAMP

Figure 1-2: VL3000 External Components and Controls

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CHAPTER 2.

Installation

This chapter contains instructions for installation of the luminaire. It inc lud es c onnecting power and data, along with instructions for powering up the luminaire for the first time and addressing it within your system.

• Power and Data Cabling Requirements

• Installation Procedures

• Powering Up

• Addressing

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Power and Data Cabling Requirements

Power

The luminaire requires standard AC power distribution from 200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Ten amps will be required.

Depending on the application, the luminaire’s AC input cable may require a different connector. If required, install a new connector meeting your requirements using the following wire color code:

Wire* Connection

Green/Yellow AC Ground

Blue AC Neutral

Brown AC Line

* International (Harmonized) Standard

WARNING: DO NOT connect to three-phase Delta service in countries with 240 volt power.

Note: The lamp will not strike below 180 volts RMS.

For single-phase power at 200-240 volts RMS:

Connection Pin

AC Neutral X

AC Line Y

Ground (Earth) G

For three-phase power at 208 volts RMS:

Connection Pin

Phase 1 X Phase 2 Y

Ground (Earth) G

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INSTALLATION : POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS

Data Cables

The VL3000 series luminaire is equipped with two, 5-pin XLR connectors for DATA IN and DATA THRU (out) applications. DATA IN requires a 5-pin, female XLR connector and DATA THRU requires a 5-pin, male XLR connector. When purchasing or constructing data cables, it is important that not only the correct cable type be used, but also qual ity cable to ensure a reliable DMX512 syste m. Your cabling should meet the following USITT DMX specification requirements:

• Suitable for use with EIA485 (RS485) operation at 250k baud.

• Characteristic impedance 85-150 ohms, nominally 120 ohms.

• Low capacitance.

• Two twisted pairs.

• Foil and braid shielded.

• 24 AWG minimum gauge for runs up to 1000 feet (300m).

• 22 AWG minimum gauge for runs up to 1640 feet (500m).

Note: Microphone type cables and other general purpose, two-core audio or signal cables are not suitable for use with DMX512.

The XLR 5-pin connectors should be wired as follows:

Pin/Wire Code to XLR Connectors

Data Thru

Cable Pinout

Male Conn

Pin 1

Foil &

Braided

Shield

Pin 2

1st

conductor

of 1st

twisted

pair

Data (-)

Pin 3

2nd

conductor

of 1st

twisted

pair

Data (+)

Pin 4

1st

conductor

of 2nd

twisted

pair

Data (-)

Pin 5

2nd

conductor

of 2nd

twisted

pair

Data (+)

Data In

Cable Pinout

Female Conn

Note: Refer to the USITT Recommended Practice for DMX512 guide for additional information regarding DMX512 systems. How to obtain a copy is detailed in “Additional Documentation” on

page 1.

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Recommended Cable Types/Manufacturers

These are only a few of th e suitable cable types. Any quality EI A4 85, t wis ted pair, 120 ohm, shielde d cable will also work.

Table 2-1: Recommended Cable Types

Type Pairs

1215A 2 150 PVC 26 IBM Type 6 Office cable 75 1269A 2 100 PTFE 22 (Solid) High Temp, Plenum cable 200

8102 2 100 PVC 24 UL2919 80 8132 2 120 PVC 28 UL2919 80

8162 2 100 PVC 24 UL2493 60 82729 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp, Plenum cable 200 88102 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp, Plenum cable 200 89696 2 100 PTFE 22 High Temp, Plenum cable 200 89729 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp, Plenum cable 200 89855 2 100 PTFE 22 High Temp, Plenum cable 200

9729 2 100 PVC 24 UL2493 60

9804 2 100 PVC 28 UL2960 60

9829 2 100 PVC 24 UL2919 80

9842 2 120 PVC 24 UL2919 80

PC224P 2 110 Polyure-

PC224T 2 110 PVC 22 UL2464 105 PC226T 3 110 PVC 22 UL2464

ZΩ

∗

Jacket AWG Use Temp (F)

Belden Cables

Proplex Cables

22 Heavy Duty and Portable 105

thane

* Characteristic Impedance

Male Termination Connector

A male XLR termination connector is required at the last luminaire (or "far end of the li ne" ) to prevent signal reflect ions. Signal reflections may cancel out the signal at certain line lengths, resulting in errors. The terminator is also necessary for software downloads and running tests on multiple luminaires.

To construct your own connector, you will need the

following components:

• 5-pin, male XLR connector.

• Two 1/4W 5% 120 ohm resistors.

Note: A male termination connector is also available as an accessory from Vari-Lite. See

“Replacement Items/Accessories” on page 5.

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Installation Procedur es

Hanging the Luminaire

The VL3000 series luminaire can be hung horizontally or vertically from any structure designed to work with the type of load created by this moving luminaire. Two mounting bracket assemblies (provided) are used to attach truss hooks or other mounting hardware as required. Many compatible truss hooks are available from different manufacturers for your particular needs.

A minimum of one hook per truss hook bracket is required. If mounting method does not use truss hooks, two attac hment points per truss hook bra cke t are required. When attachi ng more than one point on a single bracket, the attach points must be spaced as far apart as possible using the supplied mounting holes.

Install mounting hardware and brackets:

Step 1. Install truss hooks on two provided truss hook brackets as required.

Bracket

INSTALLATION : INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

Mega Claw Truss Hook (not provi ded)

Example Truss Hook Installation

Truss Hook Hardw are (not provided)

Figure 2-1: Installing Truss Hooks

Note: Various types of truss hooks can be used. The Mega Claw truss hook (as shown in the example

above) as well as many other standard hooks, can be ordered separately.

Step 2. Determine required c onf igu rat i on of bracket installation. Brac ket s ma y be i nst al led in either

orientation as shown.

Bracket

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Step 3. While pulling up on locking mechanism release, fit keyed holes onto raised mounting

buttons at bottom of enclosure. Slide forward and release locking mechanism to lock in place. Ensure brackets are locked securely. (Always face brackets in same direction as shown.)

WARNING: Ensure that the bracket locking mechanism is fully seated after the bracket is inst alled on the luminaire.

Locking Mechanism

Press up when installing or releasing

Truss Hook Bracket

Keyed Hole

Face brackets in same direction for all configurations

Raised Mounting Button

Once fitted over buttons, slide forward to lock in place

Locked

Figure 2-3: Installing Brackets on Luminaire Enclosure

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INSTALLATION : INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

Installing in Truss:

Step 1. Using two people, lift luminaire into mounting position. Step 2. Secure in place with truss hook. Ensure truss hook hardware that locks hook in place (e.g.

wing bolt) is properly tightened and that luminaire is fully supported.

Step 3. Attach safety cable (as required) as follows:

a. Connect one end of cable to luminaire handle. b. Loop at least once around truss/pipe and attach other end of cable to other handle.

Step 4. Connect power and data cables according to procedure given in “Connecting Data and

Power” on page 14.

Safety Cable: Recommended for all hanging installations and may be required by local codes.

18"

(457 mm)

14.5"

(368 mm)

Top View

Safety Cable (not included)

Loop at least once

(127 mm)

31.57"

(802 mm)

(675 mm)

26.56"

20"

(508 mm)

26"

(660 mm)

24"

(610 mm)

Handles are approved safety cable anchor points.

Figure 2-4: Hanging Configuration and Dimensions

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Floor Mounting the Luminaire

The luminaire enclosure is sufficient to stabilize the luminaire in a floor installation, provided that the mounting surface is flat and sturdy.

Connecting Data and Power

A maximum of 32 luminaires may be connected in any one DMX data link.

Note: This maximum limit applies to the luminaire "daisy chain" only. Your system or console may require fewer luminaires on a single data link path. Consult your console documentation for more information.

To connect power and data:

Step 1. Connect data cable from console to first luminaire in chain at DATA IN connector. Step 2. If required, connect additional data cables from DATA THRU connectors to DATA IN

connectors of remaining luminaires in link.

Step 3. At last luminaire in link, install male termination connector at DATA THRU connector.

(Luminaires and other devices on the same DMX chain may not function properly without

termination.) Step 4. Connect AC input cable connector to power input source. Step 5. Dress AC input and data cables and secure them so that they will not interfere with

luminaire head and yoke movement.

AC PWR

DATA THRU

DATA IN

AC IN

Data In

(from console)

AC PWR

DATA THRU

DATA IN

AC IN

ENTERMENU

Data Thru Data Thru

AC PWR

DATA THRU

DATA IN

AC IN

ENTERMENU

Termination Connector

Figure 2-5: Connecting Power and Data

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Powering Up

Power Up and Configuration Procedure

Since Lamp On is the default state, the lamp will strike when the luminaire is powered up for the first time. When AC power is applied, the luminaire will immediately begin a calibration sequence that steps it through pan and tilt movements. The internal color, gobo, and beam mechanisms will also move through a full r ange of mot ion. Afte r calibrat ion, the luminaire head wil l either s top at i ts "home" position (which positions the pan axis at mid-rotation and the head parallel to the yoke with the lens pointing away from the luminaire upper enclosure) or move to its current DMX-defined position if DMX data is present. All internal mec hanisms also move to their "home" or DMX-defined positions.

Subsequently, depending on the luminaire’s setting for Lamp Power-Up State (refer to “Menu S ystem

Function Chart” on page 45), when power is applied, the arc lamp will either a) "strike" or ignite -

Lamp On (default), b) await calibration and then stri ke - Cal On, or c) await manu al command to strike

- Lamp Off.

CAUTION: Before applying power, be sure the luminaire is hung or positioned so that the head and yoke can move freely without restriction.

INSTALLATION : POWERING UP

To power up:

• At each luminaire, apply power by switching power switch to "I" (ON) position. Luminaire will

automatically step through following procedure:

a. If Lamp Power-Up State is set to Lamp On, lamp will strike (ignite).

b. Luminaire will cycle through calibration and stop at "home" position.

c. If Lamp Power-Up State is set to Cal On, lamp will strike (ignite) at end of calibration

sequence.

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Addressing

Program Starting Address

The address setting for DMX console controlled systems is entered using the Menu Display (refer to

“Menu Operation” on page 42). The luminaire retains the DMX address even if power is removed.

Note: Refer to your console operating instructions for specific information regarding its addressing requirements.

Program a DMX starting address:

Step 1. Press [Menu]. Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Ad dress appears. Press [Enter]. Step 3. Press [Up] / [Down] arro ws to enter starting addr ess. Step 4. Press [Enter] to set.

Program Starting Address Without Calibrating Luminaire

It is possible to bypass the calibration sequence and go directly to the Menu Display programming in order to pre-program an address setting.

Program starting address without calibrating luminaire:

• While powering up luminaire, press and hold [Menu]. Program address as in Program Starting

Address above.

Note: The luminaire will require a reset to restore control.

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CHAPTER 3.

Operation

This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the internal software.

• DMX Operation

• DMX Mapping

• Luminaire Timing

• Updating Software

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DMX Operation

Channel Mapping

These tables assume a DMX start address of 1. When a different starting address is used, this address becomes channel 1 functi on and other function s follow in sequence. ( There is onl y one DMX mode fo r this luminaire, which is Enhanced 16-bit Mode.)

Table 3-1: VL3000 Spot Luminaire Enhanced 16-Bit Mode

DMX Channel Parameter Range

1 Intensity 0-255 2 Hi Byte Pan 0-65535 3 Lo Byte Pan 0-65535 4 Hi Byte Tilt 0-65535 5 Lo Byte Tilt 0-65535 6 Edge 0-255 7 Zoom 0 (small) - 255 (big) 8 CTO Mixer 0 (open) - 255 (diffused)

9 Blue Mixer 0 (open) - 255 (full saturation) 10 Amber Mixer 0 (open) - 255 (full saturation) 11 Magenta Mixer 0 (open) - 255 (full saturation) 12 Color Wheel 0-216 / 217-255 (spins) 13 Gobo Wheel 1 0-216 / 217-255 (spins) 14 Hi Byte Gobo 1 Index/Rot 0-65535 15 Lo Byte Gobo 1 Index/Rot 16 Gobo Wheel 2 0-216 / 217-255 (spins) 17 Hi Byte Gobo 2 Index/Rot 0-65535 18 Lo Byte Gobo 2 Index/Rot 19 Gobo Wheel 3 0-216 / 217-255 (spins) 20 Hi Byte Gobo 3 Index/Rot 0-65535 21 Lo Byte Gobo 3 Index/Rot 22 Beam Iris 0 (small) - 255 (open) 23 Strobe 0 (open) - 255 (max) 24 Focus Time 0-255 25 Color Time 0-255 26 Beam Time 0-255 27 Gobo Time 0-255 28 Control 0-255

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OPERATION : DMX OPERATION

Table 3-2: VL3000 Wash Luminaire Enhanced 16-Bit Mode

DMX Channel Parameter Range

1 Intensity 0-255

2 Hi Byte Pan 0-65535

3 Lo Byte Pan 0-65535

4 Hi Byte Tilt 0-65535

5 Lo Byte Tilt 0-65535

6 Edge 0-255

7 CTO Mixer 0 (open) - 255 (diffused)

8 Blue Mixer 0 (open) - 255 (full saturation)

9 Amber Mixer 0 (open) - 255 (full saturation) 10 Magenta Mixer 0 (open) - 255 (full saturation) 11 Color Wheel 0-216 / 217-255 (spins) 12 Strobe 0 (open) - 255 (max) 13 Focus Time 0-255 14 Color Time 0-255 15 Beam Time 0-255 16 Control 0-255

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Control Channel Functions

Control channel functions allow special actions such as reset, lamp on/off and partial recalibration. These must be executed with zero time transition or with timing disabled. Discrete values must be used; not manual controls such as faders or encoders (see chart below for values).

Reset - resets all lum inaire mechanisms. Lamp On or Lamp Off - switches lamp on or off. Partial Recalibration - resets only the target mechanism (color, gobo, zoom, etc.) without affecting

others.

Table 3-3: Control Channel Functions

Control

Channel

Function

Luminaire Reset 32-33 81-87 0

Lamp Off 65-67 165-171 0 Lamp On 98-100 249-255 0

Partial Recalibration of:

- Color 40 100-104 0

- Gobos 45 112-116 0

- Edge/Zoom/Iris 50 126-130 0

- Dimmer/Strobe 55 138-142 0

% Value

Control Channel Value

DMX Value

For 3 Secs

or Greater

After

3 Secs

To use control channel functions:

Step 1. Select an action to be sent. Step 2. Set control channel value for desired action (for example, 84 for reset). Hold value for 3

seconds.

Step 3. Set control channel value to zero. (This must occur without any scaling values. Action will

be voided if other values are detected between action value and zero.)

Note: A numerical keypad is required for sending values. An encoder or fader does not allow for a quick value change, which is required to effect the control functions.

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DMX Mapping

Color Control

The luminaire’s color system is composed of a color mixing mechanism and a fixed color wheel. The follow sections describe these components.

Color Mixing

The color mixing mechanism is made up of four gradu ated color disks : blue, amber , magenta and CT O (color temperature orang e). These disks pr ovide full-spe ctrum color cro ssfades from paste l to saturated color.

Table 3-4: DMX Map for Blue, Amber, Magenta and CTO Colors

OPERATION : DMX MAPPING

% Value DMX Value Action

00Open

100 255 Full Saturation

Fixed Color Wheel

The fixed color wheel offers timed changes, half and full frame positions, and various spin rates in either direction. The wheel contains seven positions, one being open. The following illustr ati on shows the standard positions and color configuration:

Pos 2

Orange

Pos 1

Congo

Blue

Open

Pos 6 Deep

Red

Figure 3-1: Fixed Color Wheel Positions

Pos 3

Kelly

Green

Pos 4

Dark

Fuchsia

Pos 5

Magenta

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Table 3-5: Color Wheel Standard Configuration Chart

Position Color Filter Part Number

1 Congo Blue 41.9678.0305.03 2 Orange 41.9678.0305.05 3 Kelly Green 41.9678.0305.02 4 Dark Fuchsia 41.9678.0305.06 5 Magenta 41.9678.0305.04 6 Deep Red 41.9678.0305.01

Table 3-6: DMX Map for Fixed Color Wheel

Position DMX Value Action

10Open

1.5 15 Half 231Center

2.5 48 Half 362Center

3.5 77 Half 493Center

4.5 109 Half 5 124 Center

5.5 140 Half 6 155 Center

6.5 171 Half 7 186 Center

7.5 201 Half

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Beam Control

Strobe

OPERATION : DMX MAPPING

Table 3-7: DMX Map for Strobe

% Value DMX Value Action

00-2Open 1 3-5 Closed 2 6-7 Slow Random 3 8-10 Med Random 4 11-12 Fast Random

5-100 13-255 Speed Range

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Gobo/Effects Control

Gobo Wheels 1 and 2

These wheels have six positions, one being open. The following illustration shows the standard gobo configurations:

POS 1

POS 6

POS 5

POS 4

POS 2

POS 3

Figure 3-2: Gobo Wheels 1 and 2 Positions

Table 3-8: Gobo Wheel 1 Standard Configuration Chart

Position Gobo Style Part Number

1 open n/a 2 Alpha Rays 41.6030.7029 3 Night Sky 41.6030.5011 4 Tribal Break-up 41.6030.5523 5 Pebbles 41.6030.7002 6 Glacier Gag 41.6030.8503

Table 3-9: Gobo Wheel 2 Standard Configuration Chart

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Position Gobo Style Part Number

1 open n/a 2 Palm Leaves 41.6030.5503 3 Shock Break-up 41.6030.7018 4 Uneven Bars 41.6030. 4211 5 Ice Blocks Gag 41.6030.8509 6 Droplets Gag 41.6030.8506

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OPERATION : DMX MAPPING

Gobo Wheel 3

This wheel has five positions, one being open. The following illustration shows the standard gobo configurations:

POS 5

POS 4

POS 3

POS 1

POS 2

Figure 3-3: Gobo Wheel 3 Positions

Table 3-10: Gobo Wheel 3 Standard Configuration Chart

Position Gobo Style Part Number

1 open n/a 2 3-Side Prism 41.6030.8003 3 Color Gobo 41.6030.8801 4 Triangle Break-up 41.6030.7024 5 Circle of Ovals 41.6030.6011

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Index/Rotation

The gobo wheels operate in t wo modes: INDEX Mode a nd ROTA TE Mode. The co rresp onding va lues are given in the DMX Map Tables below. Gobos will also behave as follows:

• Gobo wheels will only stop at whole images.

• It is not necessary for the wheel to complete a full revolution to change a gobo from indexing mode to rotating mode.

• Timed moves are only available using the Gobo Time channel (27).

• Spins are variable from DMX 217-236 for CCW fast to slow, and 237-255 for CW slow to fast.

Table 3-11: DMX Map for Gobo Wheels 1 and 2

Position Indexing Rotating Function

1 0-7 100-116 Open 2 8-25 117-134 Gobo 1 3 26-44 135-153 Gobo 2 4 45-63 154-172 Gobo 3 5 64-82 173-191 Gobo 4 6 83-99 192-209 Gobo 5

Table 3-12: DMX Map for Gobo Wheel 3

Position Indexing Rotating Function

1 0-10 98-119 Open 2 11-33 120-141 Gobo 1 3 34-54 142-163 Gobo 2 4 55-75 164-184 Gobo 3 5 76-97 185-206 Gobo 4

The Gobo Index function utilizes 16-bit control which offers enhanced resolution whether in INDEX or ROTATE mode.

Table 3-13: Index/Rotation Range

Function Range

Index 0-65535

Rotate 0 (cw max) - 32599 (cw min)

32600-33047 (stop)

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Luminaire Timing

Timing Channel Infor mation

Timing channel control improves the timed moves of certain groups of parameters. We provide up to four timing channels, one for focus (Pan and Tilt), one for color paramet er s, one for bea m para mete rs, and one for gobo wheel position (spot version only).

Types of timing control:

• Timing Control Channel: the luminaire uses its timing channel value to calculate a smooth continuous movement for a given time and transition.

• Console Timing: the console calculates the time duration between the DMX increments to be sent for a given time and transition.

Guidelines:

• Timing channels support time values of up to six minutes.

• To use a timing channel instead of console timing, it is necessary to set the timing channel to the desired value and set cue and/or parameter time to zero. A combination of time controls can produce unexpected results.

OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING

• The default value setting in the profile should be 255 (proportional control) to allow smooth movement when using console timing.

• The timing channel data should change as a snap. A zero value will give the fastest move, however, without any smoothing this can appear "steppy" in console timed moves.

Note: Some parameters have been excluded from the timing channels. Wheel spin and gobo rotation rate changes are not affected by timing channels.

Table 3-14:

Pan (Hi Byte/Lo Byte) 

Gobo Wheels 1, 2 and 3 

VL3000 Spot Luminaire Channel Function / Timing Channel Relationship

Timing Channel

Channel Function

Focus Time Color Time Beam Time Gobo Time

Tilt (Hi Byte/Lo Byte) 

Blue 

Amber 

Magenta 

CTO 

Color Wheel 

Zoom 

Edge 

Beam Iris 

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Table 3-15:

VL3000 Wash Luminaire Channel Function / Timing Channel Relationship

Timing Channel

Channel Function

Focus Time Color Time Beam Time

Pan (Hi Byte/Lo Byte) 

Tilt (Hi Byte/Lo Byte) 

Blue 

Amber 

Magenta 

CTO 

Color Wheel 

Beam Spreader 

A timing value of zero is full speed. A time value of 100% (or 255 in DMX) enables the associated parameter(s) to follow cue fade time (console time) rather than the timing channel.

Note: The particular storing syntax f or your cons ole, as well as in struc tions on how to wr ite pa rt cue s, can be found in the operation manual for that console.

To use these channels, you must:

Step 1. Create the cue, including color, gobo, edge and diffusion as required. Step 2. Decide which fixtures and which parameter groups will use timing channels. Step 3. Assign a value to the particular timing channel(s) you wish to use (for timing information,

see chart on next page). Step 4. Set console timing (or cue fade time) for parameters and timing channels to zero seconds. Step 5. Store cue.

Note: Avoid changing timing channel values in a fading cue. This can cause unexpected behavior in the luminaire as the timing channel value is updated over time. Timing channel values and the final destination of the parameters affected by the timing channel should always be sent in a zero count.

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Timing channels can be set in either % or 0-255 (DMX) modes, with the following values assigned:

Table 3-16:

% Value DMX = Seconds

130.6

251

381.6

4102

5132.6

6153

7183.6

8204

9234.6

10 25 5

11 28 5.6

12 31 6.2

13 33 6.6

14 36 7.2

15 38 7.6

Timing Channels Map

0 Full Speed

10.2

20.4

40.8

61.2

71.4

91.8

11 2.2 12 2.4

14 2.8

16 3.2 17 3.4

19 3.8

21 4.2 22 4.4

24 4.8

26 5.2 27 5.4

29 5.8 30 6

32 6.4

34 6.8 35 7.0

37 7.4

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Table 3-16: Timing Channels Map (Continued)

% Value DMX = Seconds

39 7.8 40 8

16 41 8.2

42 8.4

17 43 8.6

44 8.8 45 9

18 46 9.2

47 9.4

19 48 9.6

49 9.8 50 10

20 51 10.2

52 10.4 53 10.6

21 54 11

55 11

22 56 12

57 12 58 13

23 59 13

60 14

24 61 14

62 14 63 15

25 64 15

65 16

26 66 16

67 16 68 17

27 69 17

70 18

28 71 18

72 18 73 19

29 74 19

75 20

30 76 20

77 20 78 21

31 79 21

80 21

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Table 3-16: Timing Channels Map (Continued)

% Value DMX = Seconds

81 22

32 82 22

83 23

33 84 23

85 23 86 24

34 87 24

88 25

35 89 25

90 25 91 26

36 92 26

93 27

37 94 27

95 27 96 28

38 97 28

98 29

39 99 29

100 29 101 30

40 102 30

103 30 104 31

41 105 31

106 32

42 107 32

108 32 109 33

43 110 33

111 34

44 112 34

113 34 114 35

45 115 35

116 36

46 117 36

118 36 119 37

47 120 37

121 38

48 122 38

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Table 3-16: Timing Channels Map (Continued)

% Value DMX = Seconds

123 38 124 39

49 125 39

126 39 127 40

50 128 40

129 41

51 130 41

131 41 132 42

52 133 42

134 43

53 135 43

136 43 137 44

54 138 44

139 45

55 140 45

141 45 142 46

56 143 46

144 47

57 145 47

146 47 147 48

58 148 48

149 49

59 150 49

151 49 152 50

60 153 50

154 50 155 51

61 156 51

157 52

62 158 52

159 52 160 53

63 161 53

162 54

64 163 54

164 54

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Table 3-16: Timing Channels Map (Continued)

% Value DMX = Seconds

165 55

65 166 55

167 56

66 168 56

169 56 170 57

67 171 57

172 58

68 173 58

174 58 175 59

69 176 59

177 59 178 60

70 179 60

180 65

71 181 65

182 65 183 70

72 184 70

185 75

73 186 75

187 75 188 80

74 189 80

190 85

75 191 85

192 85 193 90

76 194 90

195 95

77 196 95

197 95 198 100

78 199 100

200 110

79 201 110

202 110 203 120

80 204 120

205 120

81 206 130

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Table 3-16: Timing Channels Map (Continued)

% Value DMX = Seconds

207 130 208 140

82 209 140

210 140 211 150

83 212 150

213 160

84 214 160

215 160 216 170

85 217 170

218 180

86 219 180

220 180 221 190

87 222 190

223 200

88 224 200

225 200 226 210

89 227 210

228 210 229 220

90 230 220

231 230

91 232 230

233 230 234 240

92 235 240

236 250

93 237 250

238 250 239 260

94 240 260

241 270

95 242 270

243 270 244 280

96 245 280

246 290

97 247 290

248 290

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Table 3-16: Timing Channels Map (Continued)

% Value DMX = Seconds

249 300

98 250 300

251 310

99 252 310

253 310 254 310

100 255 Follows Cue Data

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Updating Software

Reprogramming Luminaires

In some cases, it may be desir able t o upgr ade th e lumina ire’s operating software. This process re quires a PC, VLDownload.exe, .bin files and the Luminaire Programming Kit (28.9661.0054).

Components Overview

Computer Requirements

• PC running Windows 95/98, Windows NT (4.0 or higher), or Windows 2000. (Program is not

compatible with Macintosh computers.)

• Serial communication port. (RS-232 only, USB not supported.)

VL Download Program

The VL Download.exe program allows you to transfer new versions of the operating software (.bin files) to the luminaires via the PC. The VL Download.exe and current .bin files are available from the Product Downloads page at www.vari-lite.com. Instructions for installing the program on your PC are also available on the Product Downloads page.

Luminaire Programming Kit

The luminaire programming kit allows you to connect your PC to the luminaire chain in order to update software.

Luminaire Programming Kit (28.9661.0054) components:

• 6-Ft. Serial Straight Thru DB9M-F Cable (46.6033.0006)

• RS-232 to RS-485 Interface Converter (46. 6036.0001)

• 6-Ft. RJ45 to 5-Pin Female XLR Cable (25.9661.0055)

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Reprogramming Procedure

Note: Up to 32 luminaires can be programmed at the same time if they are data li nke d t oget her. Refer to “Connecting Data and Power” on page 14. (Programming more than 32 luminaires will require programming in batches of 32 or less.)

To update luminaire software:

Step 1. From Product Downloads page at www.vari-lite.com, download and install the

VLDownload.exe program and requi red .bin fi les onto you r PC (followi ng instruc tions at the

website). Step 2. Assemble Luminaire Programming Kit components by connecting Serial Straight Thru

Cable and RJ45-to-XLR cable to Interface Converter.

Serial Straight

Thru Cable RJ45-to-XLR Cable

Interface

Converter

Figure 3-4: Hardware Setup

Step 3. Connect Serial Straight Thru cable to serial Comm Port of PC and connect RJ45-to-XLR

cable to DMX In connector of luminaire.

Step 4. Apply pow er to PC and luminaire( s). Step 5. Run VLDownload.exe program by selecting from Start menu Programs list or by selecting

from C:\ProgramFiles\Vari-Lite\VLDownload Program directory. (Luminaire Software

Download window will open.) Step 6. At Select Comm Port section of window (refer to Figure 3-5 on next page), select serial

Comm Port (Comm Port 1, Comm Port 2, Comm Port 3, or Comm Port 4) where Serial

Straight Thru Cable is connected.

Note: DMX Data must be disconnected before downloading software to luminaires. (Do not merge with DMX signal.)

Step 7. At Select S oftware to Download section of window, select required luminaire

software version to download by clicking its button or select Download All. (Software

version is identified by the date and time: MM/DD/YY and HH:MM.) The buttons function

as follows:

Luminaire

(DMX In)

VL3000 button downloads the software to all VL3000 luminaires.

Download All button is the equivalent of executing all of the specific software version

buttons shown in the window (if appli cable). They will be exe cuted one at a time in the order

they appear in the window. This button can be used when any combination of VARI❋LITE

luminaires are connected to the PC. Step 8. Download will proceed. Once download is complete, luminaire will automatically

recalibrate. Once recalibration is complete, luminaire is ready for operation with its new

software version.

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Step 9. Click Close to exit.

Note: The History section of the window shows what specific types of luminaire software have been downloaded since the beginning of the session (window will reset once the program is closed and reopened).

Note: V ers ion dates s hown in this gr aphic are for illus tration purposes onl y and may not cor respond to the version you are downloading.

Click to download all listed softwa re versio ns to connected luminaire(s)

Click to download specific software version to connected luminaire(s)

Lists the specific versions of software that have been

downloaded

Select PC serial port where cable is connected.

Will show current progress of download

Figure 3-5: VL Download Program Window

Verify software version at luminaire:

Step 1. At Menu Display, press [Menu]. Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Fixture appears. Press [Enter]. Step 3. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Version appears. Press [Ente r ].

The first half of the version will be displayed as a date (MM.DD.YY). For example,

03.18.03 (March 18, 2003).

Press [Up] / [Down] arrows to display second half of version. This will be displayed as a

time (HH:MM). For example, 16:00

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OPERATION : UPDATING SOFTWARE

Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire

It is possible t o tra nsfer speci fic software versi ons be twe en luminai res. As in t he cas e of ins tallin g new software versions, multiple luminaires can be programmed at the same time if they are data linked together (r efer to “Connecting Data and Power” on page 14), however a maximum of 32 luminaires can be updated at once.

Hardware Requirements

Data cables used in this process must have two twisted pairs and a shield. It is also recommended that cables meet all other USITT DMX specification requirements. Refer to “Data Cables” on page 9.

A termination connector is used in this process. Refer to page 10 for more information regardi ng the construction of this connector.

Master luminaire containing software version to download

AC PWR

DATA THRU

DATA IN~

AC IN

ENTERMENU

Data Thru

Luminaire 1 requiring update

AC PWR

DATA THRU

DATA IN~

AC IN

Data Thru

Luminaire 2 requiring update

AC PWR

DATA THRU

DATA IN~

AC IN

ENTERMENU

Termination Connector

Figure 3-6: Software Transfer Setup

Transfer Procedure

This procedure is used to transfer software versions between luminaires. Step 1. At last luminaire, install male termination connector into DATA THRU XLR connector. Step 2. At master luminaire (first in chain) Menu Display, press [Menu]. Step 3. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Fixture appears. Step 4. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Do wnload appears. Press [Enter]. Step 5. OK? will be displayed. Press [Enter] to accept. Step 6. Download will proceed. ( Downl oad will take 4-5 seconds.) Th e number of blocks displayed

will be less in a luminair e-to-luminaire download than in a PC- to-luminair e download for

the same software version. Step 7. Once download is complete, luminaire will automatically recalibrate. Once recalibration is

complete, luminaire is ready for operation with its new software version.

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Verify software version at luminaire:

Step 1. At Menu Display, press [Menu]. Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Fixture appears. Press [Enter]. Step 3. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Version appears. Press [Ente r ].

The first half of the version will be displayed as a date (MM.DD.YY). For example,

03.18.03 (March 18, 2003).

Press [Up] / [Down] arrows to display second half of version. This will be displayed as a

time (HH:MM). For example, 16:00

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CHAPTER 4.

Menu System

This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature.

• Menu Operation

• Menu Functions

• Self-Tests

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Menu Operation

What Is the Menu System?

The menu system is a programmable set of commands used to confi gure, add ress, ope rate, and test the luminaire. The menu system is controlled at the Menu Display available at the enclosure input panel.

AC PWR

Menu Display

AC IN

DATA IN

DATA THRU

ENTERMENU

Figure 4-1: Menu Display Location

Controls Operation

The menu system is controlled by four buttons. These buttons function as follows:

[Menu] button. Displays the menu, or if at first level, the current address. [Enter] button. Selects the current menu option or stores current data value. [Up] arrow. Scrolls menu options upward or increases current data value.* [Down] arrow. Scrolls menu options downward or decreases current data value.*

Menu function or value

Selects the current menu op ti on or enters current data value

Displays the menu, or if at

first level, the current address

Address

ENTE

Backlit LCD Display

Changes a value or scrolls through menus *

* The arrows will have opposite fu nctions i f the luminai re is hun g upsi de down in a hang ing o rientati on

due to the automatic orientation feature. In other words, the arrow pointing downward always functions as down/decrease and the arrow pointing upward always functions as up /in creas e regard l ess of the luminaire orientation.

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To enter the menu system, first press [Menu]. The functions displayed will be 1st level functions. Scroll through the 1st level functions by pressing [Up] / [Down] arrows. Once the desired function appears in the display, press [Enter]. You are now at the 2nd level. Once again, press the [Up] / [Down] arrows to scroll through 2nd level fu nct ions. Press [Enter] to acce ss 3rd level functions and so forth. When the hi ghe st level for the functio n i s rea ched, [Up] / [Down] arrows can be pressed to enter a value or select a toggle activation such as On/Off. Press [Enter] to store the value or select an action.

For example:

1st Level

Test All @1 RUN TEST

2nd Level 3rd Level

Default State

The menu display’s default state during normal operation is to display the DMX address. After 10 seconds of inactivity at the display, it will change to the default state.

After longer per iods of inact ivit y, the menu display will switch to it s of f s tate. The defaul t sta te fo r thi s feature is 5 minutes, however, different time lengths can also be programmed.

To program a different time length for menu off feature:

Step 1. Press [Menu]. Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Co nfig (Configuration) appears. Press [Enter]. Step 3. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows to access Display. Press [Enter]. Step 4. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows to select either 30 Sec (30 seconds), 5 Min (5 minutes), 10

Min (10 minutes), or ON (on indefinitely). Press [Enter] to set.

Shortcuts

A few button combinations are provided as shortcuts for frequently used menu functions. These shortcuts are as follows:

• Pressing [Enter] and [Up] at the sa me time = Lamp On

• Pressing [Enter] and [Down] at the same time = Lamp Off

• Pressing [Menu] and [Up] at the same time = Recalibrate

• Pressing [Menu] at Power up interrupts calibration. See “Program Starting Address Without

Calibrating Luminaire” on page 16 for more information.

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Menu Functions

Menu System Overview

The following is a graphic representation of the entire menu system.

Address

Setup

Config

Fixture

Manual

value

Model

Lamp

Pan/Tilt Head Mtr

Display

ResetDef Chg LumID value

Status Re-Cal Lum Id Version Fixt Hrs

Download

Pan Tilt

Dimmer Strobe Blue Amber Magenta ColWheel CTO Gobo1* Index1* Gobo2* Index2* Gobo3* Index3* Edge* Zoom* BeamIris* BmSprdr**

Wash Spot

Power

Power Up

LampHour ResetLmp

Movement Movement

30 Sec 5 Min 10 Min ON

OK?

scrolls errors or displays OK

OK? XXXXXXXX MM/DD/YY # hours of use

OK?

value value

value value value value value value value value value value value value value value value value value

off on

Lamp OFF Cal ON

Lamp ON

# of hours

OK?

Enable Disable Enable Disable

XX:XX

DMX

Test

Data Chan XXX data Pan/Tilt

All @1 All SEQ Pan/Tilt

Pan Tilt Dimmer Strobe Blue Amber Magenta ColrMix CTO ColorWhl RotGobo1* GobIndx1* RotGobo2* GobIndx2* RotGobo3* GobIndx3* Edge* Zoom* Beam Iris* BeamSprdr** Lamp

Encoder

Sensor

* Spot Model Only

Swap

Inv Pan

Inv Tilt

RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST

RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST RUN TEST

RUN TEST

RUN TEST Pan Tilt

Pan Tilt Dimmer Blue Amber Magenta CTO ColorWhl RotGobo1* RotGobo2* RotGobo3* GobIndx1* GobIndx2* GobIndx3* Edge* Zoom*

value

SENS TST/PASS/FAIL

SENS TST/PASS/FAIL SENS TST/PASS/F AIL

SENS TST/PASS/FAIL

SENS TST/PASS/FA IL

** Wash Model Only

OFF ON

OFF

ON OFF ON

SENS TST/PASS/FA IL SENS TST/PASS/FAIL SENS TST/PASS/F AIL

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Menu System Function Chart

The following is a detaile d look at the internal menu system.

Table 4-1: VL3000 Menu System Chart

1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel

Address XXX Address value Setup Model

Config

Configuration

DMX

DMX Data

Fixture Status Status/Error Display Scrolls error messages or

Luminaire Type Wash

Spot

Lamp Options Power Lamp Power ON (default)

LAMP

OFF

Power UP

LampHour Lamp Hours Used XXXX Cumulative #

ResetLmp Reset Lamp OK?

Pan and Tilt Movement Position Recovery Enable Enable

Pan/Tilt

Head Mtr Head Motor Movement Head Movement Enable Enable

Display

Display Illumination 30 Sec OFF in 30 seconds

5 Min 10 Min

ON ResetDef Chg LumID

Luminaire ID

DATA * Chan XXX Pan/Tilt

Options

Re-Cal Recalibrate OK? Lum Id

Version Fixt Hrs Fixture Hours XXXX # Hours of Use Download

Software

Reset Default OK?

Change

Pan and Tilt

Luminaire ID XXXXXXXX Luminaire ID

Version MM/DD/YY (Page 1) HH:MM (Page 2)

Download

XXXX Value (for future use)

Swap Swap Pan & Tilt ON

Inv Pan

Inv Tilt

displays

Number

OK?

Lamp Power-up State Lamp OFF Lamp

Off

Cal ON

After Calibration

Lamp ON

(default)

of Operation Hours

(Not editable)

Disable

OFF in 5 minutes

OFF in 10 minutes

ON indefin itely

DMX Channel XXXX Value

OFF

Invert Pan ON

OFF

Invert Tilt ON

OFF

Lamp On

Disable

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Table 4-1: VL3000 Menu System Chart

1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel

Test All @1 Test All mechanisms

at once, 2 steps

All SEQ

T es t all mechanisms in order, X steps.

Pan/Tilt RUN TEST Pan RUN TEST Tilt RUN TEST Dimmer RUN TEST Strobe RUN TEST Blue RUN TEST Amber RUN TEST Magenta RUN TEST ColrMix RUN TEST CTO RUN TEST ColorWh1 RUN TEST RotGobo1 (Spot Only) RUN TEST GobIndx1 (Spot Only) RUN TEST RotGobo2 (Spot Only) RUN TEST GobIndx2 (Spot Only) RUN TEST RotGobo3 (Spot Only) RUN TEST GobIndx3 (Spot Only) RUN TEST Edge (Spot Only) RUN TEST Zoom (Spot Only) RUN TEST Beam Iris (Spot Only) RUN TEST BmSprdr Lamp

executes Home position.

Encoder Pan XXXX

Sensor Pan SENS TST

(Wash Only) RUN TEST Run-Test in Progress

Disables Pan/Tilt and

RUN TEST Run-Test in Progress Press [Menu] to

RUN TEST Run-Test in Progress

Run-Test in Progress Run-Test in Progress Run-Test in Progress Run-Test in Progress Run-Test in Progress Run-Test in Progress Run-Test in Progress Run-Test in Progress Run-Test in Progress Run-Test in Progress Run-Test in Progress Run-Test in Progress Run-Test in Progress Run-Test in Progress Run-Test in Progress Run-Test in Progress Run-Test in Progress Run-Test in Progress Run-Test in Progress Run-Test in Progress

RUN TEST Run-Test in Progress

Tilt XXXX

Tilt SENS TST Dimmer SENS TST Blue SENS TST Amber SE NS TST Magenta SENS TST CTO Color Temperature Orange SENS TST ColorWhl Color Wheel SENS TST RotGobo1 RotGobo2 RotGobo3 GobIndx1

(Spot Only)

GobIndx2

(Spot Only)

GobIndx3

(Spot Only)

Edge Zoom (Spot Only) STST

Gobo 1 (Spot Only) SENS TST Sensor PASS/FAIL Gobo 2 (Spot Only) SENS TST Sensor PASS/FAIL Gobo 3 (Spot Only) SENS TST Sensor PASS/FAIL

Gobo 1 Index

Gobo 2 Index

Gobo 3 Index

(Spot Only) STST Sensor Test PASS/FAIL

stop tests

Value Value

Sensor PASS/FAIL Sensor PASS/FAIL Sensor PASS/FAIL Sensor PASS/FAIL Sensor PASS/FAIL Sensor PASS/FAIL Sensor PASS/FAIL Sensor PASS/FAIL

SENS TST Sensor PASS/FAIL

STST Sensor Test PASS/FAIL

Sensor Test PASS/FAIL

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Table 4-1: VL3000 Menu System Chart

1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel

Manual

Manual Commands

Pan * XXXX Value Tilt * XXXX Value Dimmer XXX Value Strobe XXX Value Blue XXX Value Amber XXX Val ue Magenta XXX Value ColWheel Color Wheel XXX Value

Color Temperature

CTO

Orange

Gobo1 (Spot Only) XXXX Value Index1 (Spot Only) XXX Value Gobo2 (Spot Only) XXX Value Index2 (Spot Only) XXX Value Gobo3 (Spot Only) XXX Value Index3 (Spot Only) XXX Value Edge (Spot Only) XXX Value Zoom (Spot Only) XXX Value BeamIris (Spot Only) XXX Value BmSprdr

(Wash Only)

Beam Spreader

XXX Value

* For 16-bit parameters, the data displayed will be scaled to a range of 0-4095.

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Menu Function Definitions

For easy reference, each possible menu item is listed alphabetically in the first column by its display abbreviation. The second c olumn fol lows with a definiti on of the abbrevi atio n and then a t hird column provides an explanation of its purpose and function.

Table 4-2: Menu Function Definitions

Display Definition Purpose

10 Min 10 Minutes Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 10 minutes of non-use. 30 Sec 30 Seconds Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 30 seconds of non-use.

5 Min 5 Minutes Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 5 minutes of non-use.

Address Address Accesses option for setting luminaire DMX starting address.

All @1 All At Once Tests all internal mechanisms at once, in two steps.

All SEQ All Sequence Tests all internal mechanisms in sequence for X steps.

Amber Amber Specifies am be r color p ara meter for manual control (Manual) or testing (Test).

Beam Iris Beam Iris Specifies beam iris mechanism for testing (Test).

BeamIris Beam Iris Specifies beam iris mechanism for manual control (Manual).

Blue Blue Specifies blue color parameter for manual control (Manual) or testing (Test).

BmSprdr Beam

Spreader

Cal ON Calibration On Configures arc luminaire so that lamp will strike after calibration.

Chan XXX DMX Channel Specifies DMX channel for display of current data value.

Chg LumID Change

Luminaire ID

ColrMix Color Mixer Specifies color mixing mechanism for testing (Test).

ColorWhl Color Wheel Specifies color wheel for manual control (Manual) or testing (Test).

Config System

Configuration

CTO CTO Function Specifies CTO (color temperature orange) parameter for manual control (Man-

Data DMX Data Access es option for setting DMX address channel.

Dimmer Dimmer Specifies dimmer mechanism for manual control (Manual) or testing (Test).

Disable Disable Disables a function. Display Display Accesses options for Menu Display illumination defaults.

DMX DMX Accesses options for DMX system settings.

Download Download Initiates download of luminaire software.

Edge Edge Specifies edge function for manual control (Manual) or testing (Test).

Enable Enable Enables a function.

Encoder Encoder Accesses pan/tilt encoders for diagnostic testing.

FAIL Test Fail Indicates that a test has failed.

Fixt Hrs Fixture Hours Displays total number of hours luminaire has been powered on.

Fixture Fixture Accesses luminaire information such as serial number, software version, and

GobIndxX Gobo Index Specifies gobo index EOT sensor for testing. (X = 1, 2 or 3)

Specifies beam spreader mechanism for manual control (Manual) or testing (Test).

For future use.

Accesses options for setting lamp, pan/tilt, and Menu Display defaults. Also accesses lamp information such as number of hours used, along with its respective reset function.

ual) or testing (Test).

total operation hours. Also accesses recalibration and download options.

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Table 4-2: Menu Function Definitions (Continued)

Display Definition Purpose

GoboX Gobo Wheel Specifies one of three rotating gobo wheels for manual control. (X = 1, 2 or 3)

Head Mtr Head Motor Configures head movement options.

IndexX Gobo Index Specifies rotating gobo index for manual control. (X = 1, 2 or 3)

Inv Pan Invert Pan Reverses pan action for special focus requirements.

Inv Tilt Invert Tilt Reverses tilt action for special focus requirements.

Lamp Lamp Accesses lamp power-up options, reset and information (Config) or tests

Lamp function (Test).

Lamp OFF Lamp is Off Configures arc luminaire so that lamp will not strike upon power up.

Lamp ON Lamp is On Configures arc luminaire so that lamp will strike upon power up.

LampHour Lamp Hours Displays total number of lamp operating hours.

Lum Id Luminaire ID Displays unique luminaire ID number.

Magenta Magenta Specifies magenta parameter for manual control (Manual) or testing (Test).

Manual Ma nual Accesses options for luminaire mechanism control by entry of data values.

Movement Movement Enables or disables pan and tilt movement.

OFF Off Turns off a function.

OK Okay Indicates calibration has completed and no errors have occurred.

OK? Okay? Prompt for pressing [Enter] before an action is executed.

ON On Indefinitely Sets Menu Display to stay on until programmed otherwise (Display) or turns

on a function.

Pan Pan Specifies pan function for manual control (Manual) or testing (Test).

Pan/Tilt Pan/Tilt Accesses pan and tilt options for focus swap function, movement enable/dis-

able, manual control and testing. PASS Test Pass Indicates that a test has passed. Power Lamp Power Accesses options to turn lamp on or off.

Power Up Power Up Accesses options for lamp power up state.

PROG Programming Currently programming the new version of software. Re-Cal Recalibrate Recalibrates luminaire.

ResetDef Reset Defaults Resets default system configuration values. ResetLmp Reset Lamp Resets lamp hour and strike counters. (For use when new lamp is installed.) RotGoboX Rotating Gobo Specifies rotating gobo for testing (Test). (X = 1, 2 or 3)

RUN TEST Run Test Indicates that a mechanism test is in progress.

Sensor Sensors Accesses sensor types for diagnostic testing.

Setup Setup Accesses unit model type options (do not change). Status Status/Error Allows scrolling through error list or displays OK if no errors.

Strobe Strobe Sp ec ifie s stro be fun cti on for man ual contro l (Manual) or testing (Test).

STST Sensor Test Indicates that a system sensor test is in progress. Swap Swap Swaps pan/tilt action for special focus requirements.

Test Test Accesses diagnostic tests for internal mechanisms.

Tilt Tilt Specifies tilt function for manual control (Manual) or testing (Test).

Version Version Displays current software version date and time (in two pages).

Zoom Zoom Function Specifies zoom function for manual control (Manual) or testing (Test).

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Self-Tests

Running Parameter Tests

The luminaire is capable of running self-tests by using the Test menu functions. When running tests on mul tiple luminaires, a male ter mination connector is requ i red at the last

luminaire in the link. Refer to “Connecting Data and Power” on page 14 for more information regarding the construction of this connector.

Note: After 10 seconds of inactivity, the menu display will change to the default state showing the address.

To connect luminaires for simultaneous testing:

Step 1. At last luminaire, install male termination connector into DATA THRU XLR connector. Step 2. At master luminaire Menu Display, press [Menu].

Master Luminaire Luminaire 1 Luminaire 2

AC PWR

DATA THRU

DATA IN

AC IN

ENTERMENU

Data Thru

AC PWR

DATA THRU

DATA IN

AC IN

ENTERMENU

Data Thru

AC PWR

DATA THRU

DATA IN

AC IN

ENTERMENU

Termination Connector

Figure 4-2: Testing Setup

To run tests:

Step 1. Press [Menu]. Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Test appears. Press [Enter]. Step 3. Use [Up] / [D own] arrows to select a parameter to test. Refer to “Menu System Function

Chart” on page 45 for a complete list of test parameters which can be chosen.

Step 4. Press [Enter] to run test. Step 5. Press [Menu] to stop test at any time.

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Movement Disable

The Movement option allows pan and tilt to be disabled so that the luminaire can be placed in any position for testing without movement occurring. In order to regain full control of the luminaire, Movement will need to be enabled after testing.

Note: When using the Movement option, pan and tilt will be disabled for all the luminaires that are linked.

To set movement option:

Step 1. Press [Menu]. Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Co nfig appears. Press [Enter]. Step 3. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Pan/Tilt appears. Press [Enter]. Step 4. Movement will be displayed. Press [Enter]. Step 5. Use [Up] / [Down] arrows to select Enable or Disable. Press [Enter] to select.

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APPENDIX A.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

This appendix provides instructions for troubleshooting and routine maintenance which may be necessary during the life of the luminaire.

• Troubleshooting

• Routine Maintenance

WARNING: All maintenance procedures are to be performed with power removed from the

luminaire. Never remove covers or backcap while lamp is in operation.

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Troubleshooting

Er ror Messages

If a problem occurs during luminaire calibration, at the end of the calibration sequence the Menu Display will cycle through any applicable error message(s) until the end of the list is reached. To review the error messages again, it will be necessary to access them using the Stat us function.

To access error messages:

Step 1. Press [Menu]. Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Fixture appears. Press [Enter]. Step 3. Press [Up]/ [Down] arrows to access Status. P ress [Enter]. (Display will now scroll

through any error messages or display OK if no errors.)

Table A-1: Error Messages

Display Message

OK No Errors Found

Pan/No Sens Pa n sensor not found.

Pan/Encoder/Fail Pan encoder failure.

Tilt/No Sens Tilt sensor not found. Tilt/Encoder/Fail Tilt encoder failure. Index1/No Sens Gobo 1 Index sensor not found. Gobo1/No Sens Rotating Gobo 1 sensor not found. Index2/No Sens Gobo 2 Index sensor not found. Gobo2/No Sens Rotating Gobo 2 sensor not found. Index3/No Sens Gobo 3 Index sensor not found. Gobo3/No Sens Rotating Gobo 3 sensor not found.

Dimmer/No Sens Dimmer sensor not found.

Blue/No Sens Blue sensor not found.

Amber/No Sens Amber sensor not found.

Magenta/No Sens Magenta sensor not found.

ColWheel/No Sens Color wheel sensor not found.

CTO/No Sens CTO sensor not found. Zoom/No Sens Zoom sensor not found. Edge/No Sens Edge sensor not found.

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Troubleshooting Guide

If a problem is suspected, first try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. The chart below provides possible causes and remedies for various error messages and/or symptoms.

Table A-2: Troubleshooting Chart

Message Description Symptom Possible Cause/Remedy

Lamp Power Douse

n/a Lamp Douse Lamp douses frequently Fan failure...

n/a Lamp Strike Fa ilure Lamp will not strike Lamp cutout switch engaged...

n/a Profile Not Matched Luminaire behaves

n/a No power Luminaire does not

n/a DMX Data Input Self tests will not run or

n/a DMX Failure No response to DMX

n/a DMX Termination Erratic control of lumi-

Lamp Off option is configured

Lamp does not strike upon start-up

oddly

power up

software downloa d does not work.

data

naire

- Reconfigure lamp startup option in Lamp config menu.

- check fans for proper connection and operation.

- check lamp cutout switches at lamp box and fan ducts.

Bad lamp...

- replace lamp.

Profile not set correctly...

- check Setup menu for correct type (spot or wash).

Switch not turned on...

- verify switch is turned on.

Not plugged in...

- ensure A/C cable is connected to power source.

Detecting DMX data...

- disconnect DMX input cable.

MCB connector disconnected...

- check MCB DATA IN connection.

No DMX termination or termination not correct...

- check for DMX terminator.

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Routine Maintenance

Lamp Replacement

WARNING: Ensure that power is removed from luminaire when installing lamp.

CAUTION: Wear cotton gloves or other covering while installing lamp. Touching lamp glass with

bare fingers will leave oil and may cause the lamp to explode or reduce lamp life. If touched, use alcohol and cotton cloth to thoroughly clean glass portion of lamp.

To replace lamp:

Step 1. Ensure power is removed from luminaire. Step 2. At rear of luminaire he ad, l oos en four 1/4-turn screws and slide la mp box bac k and out (it is

hinged). Step 3. One side at a time, press lamp lock lever forward and remove current lamp. Step 4. Position new lamp with dimpl e side down. On e side at a ti me, pr ess l amp lock lever forwar d

and insert lamp connector. Ensure lamp is seated fully in place. Step 5. Close lamp box and re-tighten 1/4-turn screws. Step 6. Align lamp as detailed in “Align Lamp” on page 57.

Lamp (dimple side down)

Allow lamp to cool

CAUTION:

before servicing.

Do not touch lamp or reflector with bare fingers.

Lamp Box

Lamp Connector

Reflector

Lock Lever

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* Luminaire Head Not Shown For Clarity

Figure A-1: Installing Lamp

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Align Lamp

The design of the VL3000 luminaire optical system all ows f or a f la t o r peaked field. A flat field is on e where ther e is no detectable hot spot and a peaked field is one where the intensity of the beam is greater at the center of the beam than at the perimeter.

After a new lamp is installed, it will be necessary to align the lamp to optimize the beam. Knobs located at the luminaire’s backcap will allow adjustment.

WARNING: Backcap and adjustment knobs will be HOT during lamp operation. Wear gloves to prevent burns.

To align lamp:

Step 1. Power-up luminaire. Step 2. At Menu Display , select Lamp from Config menu (refer to “Menu Operation” on page 42).

(If using console, set intensity to 100%, open beam size iris and focus for hard edge.) Step 3. Position beam on a white wall at a distance of 10 to 20 feet. Step 4. At backcap, using X, Y and Z adjustment screws, adjust beam as required.

CAUTION:

SFc10-4 BASE.

ATTENTION:

TYPE H, 1200 WATT, 100V ET UN SUPPORT SFc10-4.

CAUTION:

Backcap

RISK OF FIRE. USE ONLY 1200 WATT, H TYPE 100V METAL HALIDE LAMP,

RISQUE D'INCENDIE. UTILISER UNIQUEMENT UNE LAMPA HALOGENE EN METAL DE

RISK OF EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION. DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT COMPLETE LAMP ENCLOSURE IN PLACE OR WHEN LENS IS DAMAGED.

DISCONNECT FIXTURE BEFORE RELAMPING

CAUTION:

HOT LAMP

DO NOT OPEN FOR 5 MINUTES

AFTER SWITCHING OFF.

Figure A-2: Aligning Lamp

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Gobo Replacement

Tools:

#2 Phillips screwdriver

WARNING: Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Gobos may be HOT after operation. Allow to cool before replacing.

To replace a gobo:

Step 1. Remove power from luminaire. Step 2. Remove appropriate head cover by loosening four 1/4-turn screws:

a. To access Wheels 1 and 3, remove bottom cover as shown in Figure A-3.

b. To access Wheel 2, remove top cover as shown in Figure A-3. Step 3. If accessing Wheels 1 and 3, also raise hinged fan duct assembly. (Fan duct has a lamp

cutoff switch which will disengage power to lamp.) Step 4. Rotate gobo wheel until required gobo position is accessible.

CAUTION: Do not push on gobo glass. Press on gobo carrier only.

CAUTION: Do not touch gobos with bare fingers. Wear cotton gloves or other covering while

replacing. Clean with glass cleaner and soft cloth if required.

Step 5. Remove current gobo by carefully pressing on edges of gobo carrier with fingers, pressing

gobo toward front end of luminaire (toward lens), and out of wheel. Step 6. Install new gobo as follows:

a. Align three tabs on gobo carrier with three notches in wheel (gobo can only be oriented

in one direction).

b. Insert gobo carrier into wheel, ensuring that carrier snaps into place. Step 7. Close fan duct assembly and replace covers.

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Gobo Wheel

(see detail)

Top Head Cover *

1/4-Turn Screw

Bottom Head Cover *

* Head covers are attached by tethers.

Figure A-3: Replacing a Gobo

CAUTION:

Gobo Wheel

Do not touch glass with bare fingers. Press on gobo carrier only.

Gobo Assembly

Front of luminaire

Carrier

Press from this side

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Color Filter Replacement

Tools:

#2 Phillips screwdriver

WARNING: Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Filters may be HOT after operation. Allow to cool before replacing.

To replace a co lor filter:

Step 1. Remove power from luminaire. Step 2. Remove top head cover by loosening four 1/4-turn screws as shown in Figure A-4.

CAUTION: Do not touch filters with bare fingers. Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing. Clean with glass cleaner and soft cloth if required.

Step 3. Rotate color wheel until required filter position is accessible. Step 4. Press spring lock back until color filter is free and remove filter. Step 5. Install new filter (orientation does not matter) ensuring that it is securely in position. Step 6. Replace head cover.

Color Wheel

(see detail)

Top Head Cover *

CAUTION:

1/4-Turn Screw

* Head covers are attached by tethers.

Spring Loc k

Color Wheel

Do not touch filter with bare fingers. Wear cotton gloves.

Color Filter

Push spring lock back to release color filter

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Figure A-4: Replacing a Color Filter

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Cleaning Front Lens

The front lens can be cleaned using a common glass cleaner and a soft, lint-free cloth.

Front Lens

Figure A-5: Cleaning Front Lens

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APPENDIX B.

Technical Specifications

VL3000 Spot Luminaire

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS

Zoom Optics

13-element 6:1 zoom optics system covering a range of 10° to 60°.

Color System

A three-filter CYM cross-fading mechanism. A fixed color wheel with six interchangeable color filters and continuous wheel rotation for additional effects. It includes a variable CTO color temperature correcti on filt er.

Beam Size Control

A mechanical iris provides continuous beam size control for both rapid changes and smooth timed beam angle changes.

Intensity Control

Full field dimming designed for both smooth timed fades and quick dimming effects.

Strobe

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

Rotating Gobo Wheels

14 rotatable, indexable gobo positions available across three wheels: two, six-position gobo wheels with five rotatable, indexable gobo positions and one open position, and one, five-position gobo wheel with four rotatable, indexable positions and one open position.

Edge and Pattern Focus

Variable beam focus to soften edges of gobos or spots. Remarkable depth of field capability allows morphing effects between all pattern and effects wheels.

Pan and Tilt

Smooth, time-continuous motion using stepper motors with encoder correction. Pan range is 540°, Tilt range is 270°. 0.3° resolution.

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OPTICAL

Source

Osram HMI 1200 W/S Metal Halide Lamp, 6000°K, 85CRI

Output

24,000 lumens

Reflector

Precision glass reflector with dichroic cold mirror coating.

Color Filter

Fixed wheel color filters: .044" thick, 2.039" diameter.

Gobo

Gobos are E size. Metal gobos are not acceptable.

OPERATIONAL

Power Requirements

Standard AC power distribution from 180-264 VAC, 50/60 Hz. The unit requires 10 A.

Operational Temperature

-20° to 122°F (-29° to 50°C)

Cooling

Forced air cooled.

Control

Compatible with a wide variety of DMX512 consoles.

Weight

82 lbs. (37 kg) with rails.

Spacing

Hangs on 26.0 inch (66 cm) centers. All models can be mounted and operated in any orientation.

PHOTOMETRIC

VL3000 Spot Luminaire - 1200W Metal Halide

Fixture output = 24,000 lumens. All data taken with a seasoned light source at 20 hours of life.

Zoom Lens

Position

NFOV 1,201,000 9.0 0.157 10.0 0.175 MFOV 104,400 31.0 0.555 35.0 0.631

WFOV 40,930 46.0 0.849 56.0 1.063

CANDELA

(cd)**

BEAM

ANGLE

(degrees)

BEAM

DIAMETER

TN*

FIELD ANGLE

(degrees)

* Multiply throw distance by Tn to determine coverage.

** To calculate center beam illuminance (I) at a specific distance (D):

I =

-- if (D) is in feet, (I) is in foot candles

-- if (D) is in meters, (I) is in lux

FIELD

DIAMETER

TN*

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VL3000 Wash Luminaire

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS

Color System

Beam Size Control

A zoomable beam spreader mechanism provides continuous beam size control for both rapid changes and smooth timed beam angle changes.

Intensity Control

Full field dimming designed for both smooth timed fades and quick dimming effects.

Strobe

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

Pan and Tilt

Smooth, time-continuous motion using stepper motors with encoder correction. Pan range is 540°, Tilt range is 270°. 0.3° resolution.

OPTICAL

Source

Osram HMI 1200 W/S Metal Halide Lamp, 6000°K, 85CRI

Output

35,000 lumens

Reflector

Precision glass reflector with dichroic cold mirror coating.

OPERATIONAL

Power Requirements

Standard AC power distribution from 180-264 VAC, 50/60 Hz. The unit requires 7 to 12 A depending on the AC supply voltage.

Operational Temperature

-20° to 122°F (-29° to 50°C)

Cooling

Forced air cooled.

Control

Compatible with a wide variety of DMX512 consoles.

Weight

74 lbs. (34 kg) with rails.

Spacing

Hangs on 26.0 inch (66 cm) centers. All models can be mounted and operated in any orientation.

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PHOTOMETRIC

VL3000 Wash Luminaire - 1200W Metal Halide

Fixture output = 35,000 lumens. All data taken with a seasoned light source at 20 hours of life.

Diffusion

Full Spot 1,253,000 7.5 0.131 14.0 0.246 25% Flood 495,000 10.0 0.175 22.0 0.389 50% Flood 178,000 18.0 0.317 37.5 0.679 75% Flood 94,100 25.0 0.443 49.5 0.922

Full Flood 61,100 30.5 0.545 60.0 1.155

CANDELA

(cd)**

BEAM

ANGLE

(degrees)

BEAM

DIAMETER

TN*

FIELD ANGLE

(degrees)

FIELD

DIAMETER

TN*

* Multiply throw distance by Tn to determine coverage.

** To calculate center beam illuminance (I) at a specific distance (D):

I =

-- if (D) is in feet, (I) is in foot candles

-- if (D) is in meters, (I) is in lux

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Customer: _____________________________________________ Date: ___________________

VL3000 RMA Form

VL3000 Series

VL3000™ Series Luminaires Part Number Warranty Serial Numbers Warranty

1200W Arc Ballast w/ Rider Card 23.9661.1269 Beam Spreader Assy 21.9678.0910 Color/Dimmer/Strobe Assy 22.9678.0103 Control PCB 24.9678.0730 Display PCB 24.9678.0875 Gobo Assy 21.9678.0200 Ignitor Assy 24.9661.1126 Iris Assy 21.9678.0270 Optics Assy 22.9678.0103 Pan Motor Assy 21.9678.0864 Tilt Motor Assy 21.9678.0765

Non

Warranty

Total

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