Impression W/A User Manual
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1. att 15 S a i ete stores dade ek eee ayu 16 Understanding DMX circa a pupu hui eile 17 a DMX Cable Requirements b DMX Terminator c 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion DMX Addressing ecos 19 8 Fixture MON Us x uu a S eius sisay U ae da 21 9 Opora earar a uqa A ANAA EAA E errar ksaq 24 10 DMX Channel Trait mostat e makas chau eri eaS 25 14 Channel Mod u AE e EE 25 10Channel Mode sesiis eoir eres a ipana 28 6 TS Channel Mode u eteen seated eE iaieiiea ia 29 11 Cleaning and MaIntenane68 u uu u TRA Ea 30 12 O 31 13 Dimensional DraWwing8 u u y teas s A kasa ii 33 14 Technical Sp ecifications uai daana 34 3 impression TM Elation Professional impression 1 GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Congratulations you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today The Impression has been designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed Please read and understand the instructions in this2. Extremely Light Weight 16 5lbs 7 5kg OElation Professional 10 impression impression 5 GENERAL GUIDELINES This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage in nightclubs in theatres etc Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to so This fixture was designed for indoor use only Consistent operational breaks may ensure that the fixture will function properly for may years to come Do not shake the fixture around Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device While choosing an installation location please be sure that the fixture will not be exposed to extreme heat moisture or dust The minimum distance between the fixture and a wall or flat surface should be at least 5 meter about 1 5ft Always install the fixture with an appropriate safety cable When installing the fixture in a suspended environment always be to use mounting hardware no less than M10 x 25 mm also be sure the hardware is insert in the pre arranged screw holes in the base of the fixture When using the quick release Omega cam lock system be sure the four quick lock fasteners are locked in the quick lock holes correctly Do not attempt to operate this fixture until you have familiarized yourself with its functions Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating this type of theatrical fixture most damages are the result of operations by nonprofe
3. Electronics Fuse Holder This housing holds a 250v 4A GMA fuse 120v operation Never defeat this fuse this fuse is designed to protect the electronics in the event of severer power fluctuations In the event of fuse failure always be sure to replace this fuse with an exact match unless otherwise instructed by an authorized Elation technician Powercon Connector This power jack is designed to be used only with the Neutrik Powercon adapter included with your fixture This jack provides main power to your fixture 10 Safety Cable Mounting Point Connection The fixture includes two safety cable slots intergraded into the base Be sure to use these slots as a secondary rigging point to secure the fixture in the event a clamp fails OElation Professional 9 impression TM impression 4 FEATURES Pan 660 Tilt 300 e LED White Amber Additive Color Mixing Strobe effect 0 10 flashes per second or random strobe 90 Bright Luxeon K2 High Powered LEDs o 60 Cool White o 30 Amber Dimmer intensity from 0 100 Electronic Power Supply 100 240v 50Hz 60Hz Control board with full LCD character display and foil keyboard Reversible Display Option 180 Flip Auto test for all functions Automatic Pan Tilt Correction 10 Beam Angle e Optional Lens Replacement Kit 25 Fully Functional in any Position USITT DMX 512 Complaint 3 pin DMX Connections Value of each DMX channel can be displayed
4. Never look directly into the lamp beam You risk injury to your retina which may induce blindness 5 For safe operation follow the Installation guide described in chapter three of this manual Operating the Impression without suited safety aids such as safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and or personal injury 6 Installation should only be performed by qualified and certified personal 7 When mounting this fixture use only the original rigging parts included with this fixture Any structural modification will void the original manufactures warranty and may increase the risk of damage and or personal injury 8 To reduce the risk of fire or shock do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture 9 Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord is damaged in any way 10 The impression is a completely self contained fixture there are no user serviceable parts or lamps to change Please do not attempt to service this fixture All service related issues should be referred to an authorized Elation service technician Important Notice Damages resulting from the disregard of safety and general user instructions found in this user manual are not subject to any warranty claims OElation Professional 6 impression impression 3 FIXTURE OVERVIEW 1 Head and Lens Assembly actively and passively cooled 2 Arm with various cooling vents 3 LCD Full Text Display and Menu with Foil K
5. each fixture That means changing the settings of one channel will only affect the selected fixture In the case of the Impression which is a 14 channel fixture you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1 the second unit to 15 14 1 the third unit to 29 14 15 and so on Note During start up the Impression will automatically detect whether a DMX data signal is being received or not If DMX data signal is being received the display will show A XXX XXX representing the actual DMX address If the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal the display will flash A XXX XXX representing the actual DMX address If your fixture is connected to a DMX controller and the display is flashing not receiving a DMX signal please check the following The 3 PIN XLR plug cable with DMX signal from controller is not connected or is not inserted completely into the DMX input jack The DMX controller could be switched off or defective ADMXcable or connector is defective A DMX terminator has not been inserted into the last fixture in your DMX chain OElation Professional 20 impression impression 8 FIXTURE MENU On Board System Menu The Impression comes with an easy to navigate system menu This next section will detail the functions of each command in the system menu LCD Control Panel The control panel located on the arm of the fixture allows you to access the main menu and make all n
6. 3 to control head movement the color wheel the shutter strobe and all other DMX traits A DMX controller allows you to create unique programs tailored to your individual needs The Impression uses 14 DMX channels See page 25 for detailed description of the DMX traits To control your fixture in DMX mode follow the set up procedures below as well as the set up specifications that are included with your DMX controller Use the controller s faders to control the various DMX fixture traits This will allow you to create your own programs 1 Follow the instruction on page above to set the DMX address 2 Be sure to use a terminator on the last fixture especially for longer cable runs more than a 100 feet 3 For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included with your DMX controller OElation Professional 24 impression TM impression 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 5 5 6 18 5 19 31 32 94 95 97 98 99 100 0 100 FF FF FF FF FF FF 0F AF EF F9 HEX 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 30 50 FO FA FB FF 0 FF 10 DMX CHANNEL TRAITS The chart below details the channel layout for 10 DMX channels default DMX 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 15 16 47 48 79 80 239 240 24 9 250 251 25 5 0 255 impression CHANNEL 1 Pan Mov
7. 9 FA FB FF 0 FF impression Time and Value min 3 2 s min 1 5 0 100 0 100 1 Hz 10 Hz Min 3 Sec Compressed Mode 8 DMX Channels Function 0 660 High Pos High Pos 2 6 16 Bit 0 300 High Pos High Pos 1 2 16 Bit Color mixing for White Color mixing for Amber Shutter closed Random Strobe different pattern Pulse effect slow fast Strobe slow fast Shutter open RESET Shutter open Dimmer 0 100 27 Channel 1 PAN coarse 2 PAN fine 3 Tilt coarse 4 Tilt fine 5 White 6 Amber 7 Shutter 8 Dimmer Elation Professional impression 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 100 5 5 18 5 oje o 19 31 32 94 95 97 98 99 100 0 100 0 100 HEX FF FF FF FF FF FF FF OF AF EF F9 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 30 50 FO FA FB FF 0 FF 0 FF DMX 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 15 16 47 48 79 80 239 240 24 250 251 25 0 255 0 255 impression Time and Value min 3 2 5 min 1 5 s 0 100 0 100 1 Hz 10 Hz Min 3 Sec High Resolution Mode 11 DMX Channels Function 0 6
8. in min 1 5 seconds Position Feedback Weights and Measures Width of the base 340 mm 13 4 Length of the base 145 mm 5 7 Height head vertical 370 mm 14 6 Weight net 7 5 kg 16 5 Ibs Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice OElation Professional 33 impression TM impression OElation Professional 34 impression TM impression OElation Professional 35 impression TM impression impression Elation Professional 6122 S Easter Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 323 582 3322 323 832 9142 fax www ElationLighting com Info ElationLighitng com 21 0 36
9. material and the fixture If you lack these qualifications do not attempt the installation yourself Improper installation can result in bodily injury Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting main power Refer to regulations BGV C1 formerly VBG 70 and DIN VDE0711 217 for proper installation in Europe To ensure proper installation only qualified staff should attempt installation Mounting points Various mounting kits are available for the Impression These kits will provide a proper and secure means to install the fixture in different positions The fixture was designed to accept the available mounting kits please do not attempt to mount the fixture by any other means than those describe in the following sections of this manual Please also note that the fixture is clearly marked with a FRONT orientation this will ensure a universal orientation when mounting several fixtures 1x M10 length max 16mm 2x Camlock quick release fasteners front side of the fixture 9 210 8 13 impression TM impression Clamp Mounting Hanging The Impression provides a unique mounting assembly that integrates the base as well as the safety cable rigging point in one unit see the illustration below When mounting this fixture to truss be sure to secure an appropriately rated coupler directly to the base using a M10 x 16mm bolt fitted through the center hole of the b
10. serial linking The cable needed should be two conductor shielded cable with XLR input and output connectors Always be sure daisy chain your in and out data connections never split or Y your DMX connections unless you are using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto Branch 4 or DMX Branch 4 9 210 8 18 impression TM impression DMX 512 connection with DMX terminator A DMX terminator should be used in all DMX lines especially in longer runs The use of a terminator may avoid erratic behavior in your DMX line A terminator is a 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor that is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector DATA and DATA This fixture is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last fixture in your daisy chain to terminate the line Using a line terminator Elation part DMX T PACK will decrease the Termination reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems and interference It is always advisable to connect a DMX terminal Resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between PIN 2 DMX and PIN 3 DMX of the last fixture possibilities of erratic behavior 1200 a Ri OS Nel l 5 Pin XLR DMX Connectors Some manufactures use 5 pin XLR connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3 pin 5 pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3 pin XLR DMX line When inserting standard 5 pin XLR connectors in to a 3 pin line a cable adap
11. this unit to rain or moisture Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit Do not attempt any repairs yourself doing so will void your manufactures warranty 9 210 0 4 impression TM impression Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash Please recycle whenever possible WARRANTY REGISTRATION The Impression carries a two year 730 days limited warranty Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase All returned service items whether under warranty or not must be freight pre paid and accompany a return authorization R A number The R A number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package A brief description of the problem as well as the R A number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping container If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice Items returned without a R A number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be refused and returned at customer s expense You may obtain a R A number by contacting customer support at 323 582 3322 Never open this fixture while in use This fixture operates with extremely high voltages Shock may occur if this fixture is opened during use This device falls under protection class 1 Therefore it is essential that the device be grounded properly All electrical connections must performed by qualified per
12. 3 20 3F 13 25 64 95 40 5F 26 37 96 127 60 7F 38 50 128 15 80 9F 51 62 9 160 19 AO B 63 75 1 F 192 22 CO D 76 87 3 F 224 25 0 88 100 5 0 15 00 0F 0 6 16 255 10 FF 7 100 impression TM Time and Value size phase see also PAN size phase see also PAN size phase see also PAN size phase see also PAN size phase see also PAN size phase see also PAN size see also PAN Pan Min 530 200 s Pan Max 530 2 65 s Tilt Min 285 110 s Tilt Max 285 1 8 s 26 Function No movement Movement Size Phase PAN 1 0 1 90 1 180 1 270 PAN 2 0 2 90 2 180 2 270 PAN 3 0 3 90 3 180 3 270 PAN 4 0 4 90 4 180 4 270 TILT PAN TILT PAN TILT inverse Circle Circle inverse lying eight random movement Pan Tilt relative movement Pan Tilt slow fast Use this channel also for the speed of the movements channel 9 Channel 9 Move ment 10 Speed Pan Tilt OElation Professional impression 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 5 5 6 18 5 19 31 32 94 95 97 98 99 100 0 100 HEX FF FF FF FF FF OF AF EF 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 30 50 0
13. 3 Pin XLR connector If you are making your own cables be sure to use two conductor shielded digital DMX cable not microphone cable rated at 120 ohms this cable is specifically designed for DMX transmission and may be purchased from your Elation dealer or at most professional lighting retailers Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable Also remember that a DMX line must be daisy chained and cannot be split unless using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto Branch 4 or DMX Branch 4 OElation Professional 17 impression impression COMMON DMX512 OUT DMX512 IN 3 PIN XLR 3 PIN XLR Be sure to follow the above figure when making your own cables Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector Do not connect the cable s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR s outer casing Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior DMX Output DMX Input DMX Output DMX Input 3 Pin XLR Socket 3 Pin XLR Socket 5 Pin XLR Socket 5 Pin XLR Socket 1 Ground 1 Ground 2 Data 2 Data 3 Data 3 Data 4 Open 5 Open DMX 512 control connection Connect the provided XLR cable to the female 3 pin XLR output of your controller and the other side to the male 3 pin XLR input of the moving head Please refer to the diagram below You can chain multiple moving heads together through
14. 60 High Pos High Pos 2 6 16 Bit 0 300 High Pos High Pos 1 2 16 Bit Color mixing for White coarse Color mixing for White fine Color mixing for Amber coarse Color mixing for Amber fine Shutter closed Random Strobe different pattern Pulse effect slow fast Strobe slow fast Shutter open RESET Shutter open Dimmer 0 100 Dimmer High 28 Channel 1 PAN coarse 2 PAN fine 3 Tilt coarse 4 Tilt fine 5 White coarse 6 White fine 7 Amber coarse 8 Amber fine 9 Shutter 10 Dimmer coarse 11 Dimmer fine OElation Professional impression 11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE The following points have to be considered during the inspection 1 Be sure all screws and fasteners are securely tightened at all times Lose screws may fall out during normal operation resulting in damage or injury as larger parts could fall 2 There must not be any deformations on the housing color lenses rigging hardware and rigging points ceiling suspension trussing Damaged rigging points or unsecured rigging could cause the unit to fall and serious injure a person 3 All mechanical parts and motors should not show any traces of serious wear and should rotate freely 4 Electric power supply cables must not show any damage material fatigue or sediments Never remove the ground prong from the power cable
15. ETATION Impression Version 1 41 Elation Professional 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles Ca 90040 www elationlighting com User Manual White Amber Rev 2 11 2008 impression OElation Professional 2 impression TM impression CONTENTS 1 General Informations u tin a id 4 a A de sl O 4 by UNDAS enren eat ek ete 4 G S a nae uU ua ss 4 WamanyT8gISEPeSHon L S Saa yaa a aaa Ea s 5 6 Discharge Lamp 2 0 u UL Su L QU A SS U a 5 2 Safety Guidelines cio A wa A asua usasqa sees 6 Fixt re 6 coat 7 SA kasa seus ansuapukaps hs ie culeecesdebsetenees s 11 General Guidelines iong u tose aaa 10 6 Mounting and 6 12 0 7 2251251126 u y Sul ay aq uwa 12 a Mounting ces a tiers eee 13 14 6 Ploor Mounting u ee petit ries 14 0 Side Mounting A
16. Elation Professional 31 impression impression 13 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS i i i y 3 8 2 5 o a 388 8 s4 A aM z 1 t _ 140 I 232 non O ath SS ele af a a O J 5 8 10 IE OE L 338 J Elation Professional 32 impression TM impression 14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power supply Power consumption 350 VA Watt Power Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz wide range input Fuse protection Micro fuse 5x20 mm GMA 220v 4A Operational Parameters Max Ambient 45 C integrated overheating switch Temperature Mounting Position Any see chapter mounting Lighting System Additive Color mixing LED Type 90x Luxeon K2 High power LEDs Lifetime 100 000 h 60 cold white LEDs 30 amber LEDs allow continuously adjustable color temperature Optical System High efficient Collimator cluster Exchangeable optical carrier with 10 light distribution angle 25 optional Scattering light aperture Shutter Dimmer 8 Bit Strobe Effect with variable speed between 1 10 flashes per second Random Strobe Pulse Effects Continuous Dimmer 0 100 DMX Control Standard USITT DMX 512 3 pole XLR Pin 3 Pin 2 Ground Pin 1 Die DMX Addressing starts at the DMX channel 001 Pan Tilt 8 16 Bit Pan movement 660 in min 3 2 seconds Position Feedback Tilt movement 300
17. Further instructions depending on installation and usage have to be adhered by a skilled installer and any safety problems should be addressed before attempting operation CAUTION Disconnect from mains before starting maintenance operation We recommend frequent cleaning of the fixture this will ensure operational longevity and crisp light output When cleaning please use a moist lint free cloth Never use alcohol or solvents There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture Please refer all other service related issues to an authorized Elation service technician Should you decide to service the fixture yourself please order genuine Elation parts directly from Elation OElation Professional 29 impression impression 12 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY A Elation Professionale hereby warrants to the original purchaser Elation Professionale products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years 730 days from the date of purchase This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America including possessions and territories It is the owner s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence at the time service is sought B For warranty service send the product only to the Elation Professionale factory All shipping charges must be pre paid If the requested repairs or service including pa
18. ase As an added safety measure be sure to attach at least one properly rated safety cable to the fixture using the safety cable rigging point integrated in the base Floor Mounting The Impression ships with a floor stand that will properly balance the fixture in an up right position For upright operation always use the dedicated floor stand mounted to the bottom of the fixture this will allow for additional bracing during upright operation The floor stand is kept securely attached with a Camlock quick release system To attach the floor stand properly line up the Camlock fasteners with Camlock mounting points on the base and turn the two fasteners 90 to lock them in place To release the Camlock repeat the same action in reverse See the illustration on the next page for details on the floor stand OElation Professional 14 impression impression A A Camlock O 0 DO 9 O 6 yok 2x eyelets IDA Side Mounting To properly operate the Impression in a sidewise position it is necessary to use the optional side mounting bracket assembly This bracket assembly uses two half couplers and allows a concentric position between two truss bars Never mount the fixture on its side using the single coupler method described in the Clamp Mounting section on the previous page as it may damage the base The side mounting assembly was specifically designed to cope with excessive torque that occ
19. ecessary adjustments to the Impression During normal operation tapping the MODE key once will access the fixture s main menu Once in the main menu you can navigate through the different functions and access the sub menus with the Up and Down buttons Once you reach a field that requires adjusting tap the ENTER button to activate that field and use the UP and Down button to adjust the field Tapping the Enter button once more will confirm your setting Once a setting is saved the LED will briefly readout PASS to confirm a new setting has been made and locked into memory You may exit the main menu at any time without making any adjustments by tapping the MODE button MODE Button To access the main menu locate the MODE button on the front of the unit Press this button to activate the system menu Tap the UP button until you reach the function you wish to change When you reach the function you wish to change tap the ENTER button once to select that menu function When a function is selected the menu will begin to flash use the UP or DOWN button to change the function Once your changes are made tap the ENTER button yet again to lock the change in the system menu To exit without making any changes tap the MODE button The control panel located on the side of the fixture allows you to access the main menu and make all necessary adjustments to the Impression During normal operation tapping the MODE key once will access the fix
20. ement max 630 or 540 User Selectable CHANNEL 2 16bit Pan Movement pan fine CHANNEL 3 Tilt Movement max 265 CHANNEL 4 16bit Tilt Movement tilt fine CHANNEL 5 White CHANNEL 6 Amber CHANNEL 7 Shutter Strobe 0 13Hz and Shutter close open function random strobe CHANNEL 8 Dimmer Intensity Control CHANNEL 9 Movement Macros CHANNEL 10 Speed Control Pan Tilt movement Time and Value min 3 2 s min 1 5s 0 100 0 100 1 2 02 Min 3 Sec 25 Normal Mode 10 DMX Channels Function 0 660 High Pos High Pos 2 6 16 Bit 0 300 High Pos High Pos 1 2 16 Bit Color mixing for White Color mixing for Amber Shutter closed Random Strobe different pattern Strobe Pulse effect slow fast Strobe slow fast Shutter open RESET Shutter open Dimmer 0 100 Channel 1 PAN coars e 2 PAN fine 3 Tilt coarse 4 Tilt fine 5 White 6 Amber 7 Shutter 8 Dimmer OElation Professional impression DMX HEX 0 00 0 01 01 01 01 0 5 02 03 02 03 1 0 04 05 04 05 1 7 06 07 06 07 2 5 08 09 08 09 3 3 10 11 0 08 4 1 12 13 0C 0D 4 9 14 15 0E 0F 5 7 16 17 11 11 6 5 18 49 12 13 73 20 21 14 15 8 0 22 23 16 17 8 8 24 25 18 19 9 6 26 27 1A 1B 10 4 28 29 1C 1D 11 2 30 31 1E 1F 12 32 6
21. ey Pad data entry 4 Base with various connectors and Camlock mounting system base side 1 Power On Off Switch DMX Output 3 pin XLR DMX Input 3 pin XLR Fuse Holder and Fuse GMA 5x20mm 220V 4A base side 2 9 Main Power Input Powercon 10 Safety Cable Slot o 8 9 10 NX m 9 210 0 7 impression TM impression 1 Head LED Lens Assembly The head assembly consist of the main output lenses and LED cluster module A high velocity variable speed fan is mounted in the head to aid in the cooling process The fan is designed to vary the velocity at different operating temperatures When the fixture reaches a predetermined internal operating temperature the fan functions at high speeds The higher speeds provide better cooling associated with higher operating temperatures during long use When the fixture is operating at a lower temperature the fans operate at low speed Be sure to keep all vents clean blocked cooling vents can shorten LED life and reduce the fixtures reliability 2 Arm Cooling Fan A high velocity variable speed fan is mounted in the head to aid in the cooling process The fan is designed to vary the velocity at different operating temperatures When the fixture reaches a predetermined internal operating temperature the fan functions at high speeds The higher speeds provide better cooling associated with higher operatin
22. g temperatures during long use When the fixture is operating at a lower temperature the fans operate at low speed Be sure to keep all vents clean blocked cooling vents can shorten LED life and reduce the fixtures reliability 3 4 Segment Menu Display This display details menu functions a Mode Select Button This button is used to access the fixture s main system menu and on board programming functions b Enter Select Button This button is used to select and confirm a menu function when working in the fixture s operating system c Down Select Button This button is used to scroll backwards when navigating through the system menu d Up Select Button This button is used to scroll forward when navigating through the system menu 4 Base This fixture uses an integrated Camlock system for various mounting options built in to the base The Camlock clamp system allows a quick and efficient means to secure the unit For proper installation see Mounting and Installation on page 12 5 Power Switch The switch is used to control main power to fixture s electronics OElation Professional 8 impression impression DMX Output Jack This 3 Pin XLR jack is used to send an outgoing DMX signal For best results this jack should be terminated if it is the last fixture in a DMX daisy chain see termination on page 19 DMX Input Jack This 3 Pin XLR jack is used to receive an incoming DMX signal
23. manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit These instructions contain important information regarding safety during use and maintenance UNPACKING Thank you for purchasing the Impression by Elation Professional Every Impression has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping If the carton appears to be damaged carefully inspect your unit for damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit have arrived intact In the event damage has been found or parts are missing please contact our customer support team for further instructions Please do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting customer support at the number listed below CUSTOMER SUPPORT Elation Professionale provides a customer support line to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation You may also visit us on the web at www elationlighting com for any comments or suggestions For service related issue please contact Elation Professional Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m Pacific Standard Time Voice 323 582 3322 Fax 323 582 3108 E mail support elationlighting com Forum www ElationLighting com forum Warning To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire do not expose
24. ole discretion of Elation Professionale All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1 1990 and bare identifying marks to that OElation Professional 30 impression impression effect E Elation Professionale reserves the right to make changes in design and or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured F No warranty whether expressed or implied is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law all implied warranties made by Elation Professional in connection with this product including warranties of merchantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no warranties whether expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitness shall apply to this product after said period has expired The consumer s and or Dealer s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above and under no circumstances shall Elation Professional be liable for any loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use of or inability to use this product G This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elation Professionale Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published O
25. operate from a single controller This is possible as long as all the fixtures and the controller are DMX compliant A DMX controller sends the DMX data instructions to the fixture allowing the user to control the different aspects of an intelligent light DMX data is sent out as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via data IN and data OUT XLR terminals located on the fixtures most controllers will only have output jacks DMX Linking To ensure proper DMX data transmission always use proper DMX cables and a terminator When using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible Never split a DMX line with a Y style connector The order in which the fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing For example a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in the DMX chain at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle The DMX controller knows to send data assigned to address 1 to that fixture no matter where it is located in the DMX chain The Impression can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The Impression is a 10 channel or 11 channel DMX fixture The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the LCD menu Data Cable DMX Cable Requirements For DMX and Master Slave Operation Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3 pin or 5 pin XLR connector for data input and data output the figure on the next page is of a
26. rts replacement are within the terms of this warranty Elation Professionale will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States If the entire instrument is sent it must be shipped in its original package No accessories should be shipped with the product If any accessories are shipped with the product Elation Professionale shall have no liability what so ever for loss of or damage to any such accessories nor for the safe return thereof C This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed if the product is modified in any manner which Elation Professionale concludes after inspection affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Elation Professionale factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Elation Professionale if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above Elation Professionale will replace defective parts at its expense and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of Elation Professionale under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the s
27. s ON OFF Invert Pan movements ON OFF Invert Tilt movements Resets the fixture to the Home position impression 23 Pan Pan Tilt Movements Special Dimmer Shutter White Amber Tilt Blackout Compressed Normal High Resolution Live time Display Select DMX Mode Reverse Pan Reverse Tilt Reset OElation Professional UP gt lt DOWN impression 9 OPERATION DMX ADDRESSING After the fixture is turned ON it will immediately complete a reset process that test all the fixture s functions When the reset process concludes the LCD will display the fixture s current DMX If the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal the display will flash continuously To set or adjust a DMX address please follow the procedure below 1 While the current three digit address is flashing use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a new address Once the new address has been selected lock the new address into the fixture s memory by pressing the ENTER button The DMX address is non volatile and will remain in the fixture s memory even when the power to the unit is switched off Memory is backed up and retain by an internal power source that should last about five years Universal DMX Control This function allows you to use a universal DMX 512 controller such as the Elation Show Designer 2 or Elation Show Designer
28. sonal Be sure to always use an approved Power Con connector Never attempt to modify the power inlet Be sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged If the power cord is damaged replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating Always disconnect from main power before performing any type of service or any cleaning procedure Only handle the power cord by the plug Never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion of the cord Please be aware that damages caused by user modifications to the device are not subject to warranty OElation Professional 5 impression impression 2 SAFETY GUIDLINES The Impression is an extremely sophisticated piece of electronic equipment To guarantee a smooth operation it is important to follow the guidelines in this manual The manufacturer of this device will not accept responsibility for damages resulting from the misuse of this fixture due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual 1 Always be sure that the fan and the air inlets remain clean and are never blocked Allow about 6 15cm between this fixture and other devices or a wall to allow for proper cooling 2 Never touch the fixture during normal operation This can cause severe personal injuries and or damage to the fixture 3 Be sure to unplug the Impression and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before attempting to change the optical lens assembly 4
29. ssionals If service is ever required please use the original packaging to transport the fixture in for service Elation Professional 11 impression impression 6 MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION Mounting The Impression is fully operational in any positions hanging upside down from a ceiling mounted on its side or set on a flat level surface see illustration below The following section will detail the available mounting options When determining a mounting point be sure this fixture is kept at least 0 5m away from any flammable materials decoration etc Always use and install a safety cable as an additional safety measure to prevent accidental damage and or injury in the event the clamp fails Mounting Cautions For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside walking paths seating areas or in areas were the fixture might be reached by unauthorized personal Before mounting the fixture to any surface make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the device s weight 9 210 8 12 impression impression Never stand directly below the device when mounting removing or servicing the fixture Overhead mounting requires extensive experience including amongst others calculating working load limits a fine knowledge of the installation material being used and periodic safety inspection of all installation
30. tes the arm temperature Indicates the head temperature Defines whether the last DMX signal is held or the LEDs are switched OFF in the event of DMX signal interruption or failure Automatically position feedback correction for Pan Tilt movement Indicates the presently received DMX signal per DMX channel impression Level 4 Pos Feed Pan Delta Anz Ti0 Int Err PFC Voltage Pos Feed Tilt Delta 22 lt MODE ENTER gt Level 3 Pan Pan Tilt Movements Special Dimmer Shutter White Amber Tilt Key code XXXX Pan Offset Tilt Offset Clear EEPROM Diagnose Level 2 Manual DMX Display Contrast Default Set Adjust Temperature Arm Temperature Head Lamp Off if DMX off Position Feedback DMX input Monitor Level1 DMX Start Address 001 Special 9 21 0 UP gt lt DOWN impression Instantaneous value for Pan Instantaneous value for Pan Tilt movements Instantaneous value for Special Instantaneous value for Dimmer Instantaneous value for Shutter Instantaneous value for White Instantaneous value for Amber Instantaneous value for Tilt movement Indicates the overall operation time of the fixture Changes display function Display Blackout function ON OFF User selectable DMX modes 8 DMX Channels 10 DMX Channels 11 DMX Channel
31. tor must be used these adaptors are readily available at most professional lighting retail outlets The following chart details a proper cable conversion 5 Pin XLR Male In Pin 1 Pin 1 Pin 3 Pin 4 Do Not Use Pin 5 Do Not Use 3 Pin XLR to 5 Pin XLR Conversion 3 Pin XLR Female Out Conductor Ground Shield Data True signal Not Used Not Used Fixture DMX addressing All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX controller so the correct fixture responds to the correct control signal This digital starting address is the 19 impression TM 9 21 0 impression channel number from which the fixture starts to listen to the digital control information sent out from the DMX controller The allocation of this starting DMX address is achieved by setting the correct DMX address on the digital display located on the head of the fixture You can set the same starting address for all fixtures or a group of fixtures or set different address for each individual fixture Be advised that setting all you fixtures to the same DMX address will subsequently control all fixtures in the same fashion in other words changing the settings of one channel will affect all the fixtures simultaneously you set each fixture to a different DMX address each unit will start to listen to the channel number you have set based on the quantity of control channels DMX channels of
32. ture s main menu Once in the main menu you can navigate through the different functions and access the sub menus with the Up and Down buttons Once you reach a field that requires adjusting tap the ENTER button to activate that field and use the UP and Down button to adjust the field Tapping the Enter button once more will confirm your setting Once a setting is saved the LED will briefly readout OK to confirm a new setting has been made and locked into memory You may exit the main menu at any time without making any adjustments by tapping the MODE button OElation Professional 21 impression impression Description of Function Defines the starting DMX address Manual control of all the fixture channels Manual control of the Pan X movement Manual control for Pan Tilt movement Activate the White or Full Power Mode see also DMX table Manual control of the Dimmer Manual control of the Shutter Manual control of the White Manual control of the Amber Manual control of the Tilt Y movement Display contrast adjustment resets all function to the original factory values Code protection for the calibration menu for use by authorized technicians only Calibration for Pan Offset Calibration for Tilt Offset Erases the EEPROM flash memory Diagnose functions Internal data and function diagnose Internal data and function diagnose Displays the present PFC voltage Internal data and function diagnose Indica
33. urs when the fixture is mounted on its side To attach the side mounting bracket use the same Camlock mounting points that are available for the floor stand Line up the Camlock fasteners with Camlock mounting points on the base and turn the two fasteners 90 to lock them in place To release the Camlock repeat the same action in reverse See the illustration on the next page for details on the floor stand F 1 2x 90 Half coupler clamp 1 Half coupler clamp 2 LOD 8 o 00 9 210 8 15 impression TM impression A Securing the Impression Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your IMPRESSION always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable The fixture provides a built in rigging point for a safety cable on the hanging bracket as illustrated above Be sure to only use the designated rigging point for the safety cable and never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle 9 210 8 16 impression impression 7 UNDERSTANDING DMX DMX 512 DMX is short for Digital Multiplex This is a universal protocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers DMX allows all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and
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