Vari*Lite VL7 Datasheet

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The VARI*LITE ® VL T" spot luminaire

uses a revolutionary collection optics system
that produces a bright, even field using only
600 watts of arc power.

Full color spectrum crossfades via the

unique

CVF"' System, from the palest shades
to the most saturated hues with unparalleled
precision and repeatability.

Zoom projection lens transmits high
quality imaging and a constant 8: 1 ratio as
the focus is changed. Beam fall off ratio is
2: 1 from center to edge at any magnification.

Rotating and fixed gobos, strobe and
image morphing.

Every feature optimized for speed and
also for slow, smooth repeatable transitions.

Descciptioo

SOURCE: Osram HTI 600W/SE, 5600°K integrated

color temperature.

POWER Lamp power from the
REQUIREMENTS:

REFLECTOR:

OPERATIONAL
TEMPERATURE:

COOLING:
CONTROL:

MOUNTING

POSITION:
SPACING: Hangs on 26 in. (660 mm) centers.

WEIGHT:

in the Modular Power Distribution
Rack at 180 to 265 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Luminaires are powered through the
Smart Repeater'" Plus unit.

Precision metal reflector with dichroic
cold mirror coating. Source may be
adjusted in the reflector to peak or
flatten the projected beam field.

32° to

120°F (0° to 49°C).
Virtually silent forced air.
Completely compatible with either the

VARl*LITE automated lighting system,
featuring the Virtuoso'", Artisan®Plus
or mini-Artisan®2 control console or
consoles with DMX512 output.

Mounted and operated in any
orientation.

68 lbs (30.8 kg).

APS6'" module

Programmable Fuoctioos

INTENSITY
CONTROL:

STROBE:

FIELD ANGLE:

CVF COLOR
SYSTEM:

ROTATING
GOBO WHEEL:

FIXED GOBO/
COLOR WHEEL:

FOCUS:
BEAM SIZE

CONTROL:

PAN AND TILT:

RANGE:
MAX VELOCITY:
ACCURACY:

Consistent dimming from fully open to full blackout, over a
programmable range of .5 second to 1 hour.

The open/closed interval shall be 1 :2. Provides variable speed up
to 8 cycles per second.

Continuously variable beam angle from 5° to 40°, programmable
over a timed range of 2 seconds to 1 hour.

Continuously variable full color spectrum crossfading. Maximum
translation may occur over a programmed range from .5 second
to 1 hour. Adjacent colors may be reached in as little as .12 second.

6 position gobo wheel. Wheel may rotate 180' in either direction in
as little as .3 second. Adjacent gobos may be reached in .12
second. Individual gobo rotation shall be smooth and stepless over
a range from .2 RPM to 120 RPM in either direction. Angular
resolution shall be .3°.

12 position wheel. Rotation in either direction over a range of 3
RPS to 1 RPM. Minimum time shall be .12 second for a single
position change.

Focus change shall be over a timed range of 2 seconds to 1 hour.
Beam size iris programmable over a timed range of .1 second to

30 seconds. The open/closed ratio shall be 6:1.
Smooth, time controlled continuous motion by way of a digital servo

system.
Pan - 370°,
2 40' per second.

0.3' resolution.

Tilt - 270°.

Accessocies

71.2527.0001

21.9650.0005

21.9650.4103

22.9634.0145

25.7042.0006

25.7042.0012

25.7042.0020

25.7155.0050

25.7155.0100

25.7155.0XXX

20.9623.0600

20.9625.0024

20.9625.0102

22.5011.0086

HTI 600W/SE Lamp
Series

300'" Truss Hook
Series 300 Floor Stand
Series 300 Safety Cable

6

ft. Shielded Series 300 Lamp Cable

12

ft. Shielded Series 300 Lamp Cable
ft. Shielded Series 300 Lamp Cable

20
50

ft. Shielded Series 300 Lamp Cable

100

ft. Shielded Series 300 Lamp Cable

Custom Length Shielded Series 300 Lamp Cable*
*Cannot exceed 300

Smart Repeater'" Plus Unit
Series 300 Molded Plastic Work Trunk

VL7 Luminaire Trunk (Holds 2 VL7 luminaires)
Spare Components Set

ft. in length.

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Specifications

The unit shall be an integrally designed, remote controlled, motorized spot luminaire.

The housing and yoke shall be constructed of aluminum and steel for lightweight

strength and shall be forced-air cooled using four virtually' silent fans. The rear lamp cap
shall slide away from the unit, providing ease of access to the lamp for replacement.

Two enclosed, high torque servomotors shall be provided
head on a horizontal plane of 370° and on a vertical plane of 270°. Control cabling shall
be run internally to prevent tangling. The pan and tilt shall be belt-driven, providing
positional resolution and repeatability of 0.3° on either axis. Manual override under
power shall result in no harm to the drive mechanism.

Each unit shall be equipped with an on-board microprocessor providing diagnostic
and self-calibration functions. In the event the luminaire encounters any physical
obstruction during calibration, the pan and tilt motors will automatically be disabled
preventing damage to the mechanisms.

The unit shall contain a rotating, easily removable filter wheel capable of holding up
to eleven interchangeable, user-selectable dichroic color filters or gobos. The wheel
shall be capable of spinning continuously. A six position rotating, indexable gobo wheel
shall also be provided. Two motors shall provide independent drive regardless of direction
of

movement. All gobos shall be easily removable from units without the need to power

down or lower the lighting system. Positional accuracy of the filter frame in reference to

the beam shall be ensured by the microprocessor, which maintains count of both stepper

motors and optical sensors that define the open white positions.

The unit shall contain a mechanical dimmer to provide full field dimming and allow
for smooth timed fades and fast blackouts. The unit shall also contain a douser/strobe

mechanism with variable speed cycling of up to eight times per second. A mechanical
iris shall provide continuous beam size control for both rapid changes and smooth timed

beam angle changes. Variable beam focus shall be provided to soften edges of gobos or
spots and provide gobo crossfades. The zoom optics system provides adjustable field
angle from

5° to 40°.

The unit shall contain a continuously variable dichroic color mechanism capable of
full color spectrum crossfading. The mechanism shall be programmable in a range of
time from one second to one hour with adjacent color changes possible in as little as .12
seconds.

Control cable to luminaire shall provide both digital control signals and power from
the Smart Repeater Plus unit. A safety cable shall be provided with each unit, and a
floor stand shall be available. Exterior finish shall be black epoxy coat. Total weight shall
not exceed 68 lbs (30.8 kg). The unit shall be UL and C-UL listed and GE-marked.

to permit movement of the

(686 mm) 24"

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Photometric Data

VL 7 Spot Lumi11aire - 600W Arc

FOV

5'

10·

15·
20·
25°

CANDELA BEAM ANGLE BEAM DIAMETER

(cd) (DEGREES) TN

2,308,000 4' .07

972,000 5' .09

416,000

7' .12

253,200 9' .16

149,000 13' .23
30° 107,600 14' .25
35•
40'

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To calculate lllumin ance

85,000 16' .28
69,200 18' .32

(!) at a specific distance (D): I = .£5!..(cos 0)

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The Automated Lighting Company

201 Regal Row , Dallas, Texas 75247, U.S.A.

(+1) 214.630.1963 lax (+1) 214.630.5867

www.vari-lite.com

01 999. Printed in the U.S.A. Specifications are sub}ect to change without notice. VAAl*LlT E9, ArtisancPlus and mini-Artisan"2 are
registered trademarks of Vari-Lile, Inc. Virtuoso"', Series

VARl*LIT E9 automated lighting equipment is made in the U.S.A. Vari-Ute products are protected by patents granted and pending in the U.S. and
other countries.

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FIELD ANGLE FIELD DIAMETER
(DEGREES) TN

5·
10' .17
15'

20'
25'
30°
35•
40°

300'"', VL7 .. , APS6,. and Smart Repeater"" are trademark s of Vari-Ute, Inc.

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