
VSFX3™
Drive Unit
The City Theatrical VSFX3 Drive Unit,
developed in cooperation with White Light Ltd,
combines DMX512 control with advanced
motor control technology to provide quiet and
smooth effect projection. The VSFX3 uses an
18” dia. glass image disk to project a wide
range of effects including clouds, rain, flames,
snow, water, etc. and is designed to be used
with the ETC Source4 Par MCM (not included)
or any suitable fixture. The VSFX3 also offers
stand-alone operation and is fully RDM
enabled.
VSFX3 Drive Unit Features:
• Rugged steel construction including
NEMA 1 electrical enclosure
• DMX512 control or stand alone
operation
• Wide speed range
• Quiet operation
• Power: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz 2 Amps
via IEC C-14 socket
• Controls and Connections
o DMX512 IN and OUT via 5P XLR
o DMX Address/Stand alone controls via three BCD rotary switches
o BI-color LED Pilot Light for Power/DMX Status
• RDM control, including:
o Discovery
o Identify
o DMX Addressing
Dimensions: 18.50” [470mm] x 20.00” [508mm] x 4.75” [120mm]
Weight: 13.8 Lbs [7.3 kg]
Certifications: CE Certified, CE & FCC Emissions compliant, RoHS compliant, ETL Listed
Accessories: 5401 VSFX3 6.5cm Lens, 5402 VSFX3 10cm Lens, 5403 VSFX3 15cm Lens,
5417 VSFX3 Adapter for Source 4 14º - 90º Lens, 5422 Adapter for Source 4 5º & 10º Lens, 5417 VSFX3
Long Lens Support, 5404 VSFX3 Fleecy Clouds Disk, 5405 VSFX3 Storm Clouds Disk, 5406 VSFX3
Thunder Clouds Disk, 5407 VSFX3 Rain Disk, 5408 VSFX3 Snow disk, 5409 VSFX3 Smoke Disk (with
Art Glass), 5410, VSFX3 Flame Disk (with Art Glass), 5411, VSFX3 Running Water Disk (with Art Glass),
5412, VSFX3 Vapor Trail Disk (with Art Glass), 5413 VSFX3 Adjustable Mask, 5414 VSFX3 7 1/2"
Mounting Plate, 5415 VSFX3 8 3/16"" Mounting Plate, 5418 VSFX3 Color Frame, 5420 VSFX3 Source
Four PAR Light Baffle, 5421 VSFX3 Art Glass
Rev 0.5 10-27-09