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3. Value DMX Seconds 0 Full Speed 1 0 2 2 0 4 1 3 0 6 4 0 8 2 5 1 6 1 2 7 1 4 3 8 1 6 9 1 8 4 10 2 11 2 2 12 2 4 5 13 2 6 14 2 8 6 15 3 16 3 2 17 3 4 7 18 3 6 19 3 8 8 20 4 21 4 2 22 4 4 9 23 4 6 24 4 8 10 25 5 26 5 2 27 5 4 11 28 5 6 29 5 8 30 6 12 31 6 2 32 6 4 13 33 6 6 34 6 8 35 7 0 14 36 7 2 37 7 4 15 38 7 6 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 29 VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 3 10 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 30 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 02 9686 0001 0 OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING Table 3 10 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
4. A timing value of zero is full speed 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 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 27 VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 28 Note The particular storing syntax for your console as well as instructions on how to write part cues can be found in the operation manual for that console To use these channels you must Step Step Step Step Step 1 2 3 Create the cue including color gobo edge and diffusion as required Decide which fixtures and which parameter groups will use timing channels Assign a value to the particular timing channel s you wish to use for timing information see chart on next page Set console timing or cue fade time for parameters and timing channels to zero seconds 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 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 Timing channels can be set in either or 0 255 DMX modes with the following values assigned Table 3 10 Timing Channels Map
5. Handles are approved safety cable anchor points 23 584 mm 5 Head Length A P d e 27 152 mm 686 mm Y 12 305 mm Tilt Axis 4 Light Beam Projects Intense Heat bo Do not illuminate objects within 3 5 m 11 5 feet b See Warnings and Cautions in this chapter 20 Figure 2 4 Hanging Configuration and Dimensions 14 28 June 2007 02 9686 00010 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 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 Light Beam Projects Intense Heat Do not illuminate objects within 3 5 m 11 5 feet See Warnings and Cautions in this chapter 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 de
6. n de lt Lamp Power Up State Y 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction About This Manuals e AI den maqa inde yy ARA 1 Additional 130 06 18 0 iii 1 Text CONVE y a u SUE TI a ls 2 Customer Service tos m 2 Chapter 1 Description Features aa 4 specific Features ea Ra ES a 4 Components Included Items ai mn RR iin m ROO 1 5 Replacement 5 6880 16 a pm n ses 5 Luminaire Overview ud d ee acea aaa 6 Chapter 2 Installation Power and Data Cabling Requirements POWER 3 eiie ot eite oet t e EU PU ee REP S aa REPE REIR MER 8 Data CableS ir ied re dete tiber tee 9 Recommended Cable TypeSManufactureTS aaa 10 Male Termmation Connector J e e en ea mienne 10 Warnings and Cautions Exceptional Safety Information for the VL3500 Wash 11
7. OK Lum ID Luminaire ID Number Version MM DD YY XX XX Fixt Hrs hours of use Download OK Only for displays manufactured before 01 July 2006 Manual Pan value Tilt value Dimmer value Strobe value Cyan value Yellow value Magenta value Col Wheel value Col Wheel2 value CTO value VBrite value Zoom value Aperture value Test All Seq RUN TEST Pan Tilt RUN TEST Pan RUN TEST Tilt RUN TEST Dimmer RUN TEST Strobe RUN TEST Cyan RUN TEST Yellow RUN TEST Magenta RUN TEST CTO RUN TEST L Col Wheel RUN TEST Col Wheel2 RUN TEST VBrite RUN TEST Zoom RUN TEST Aperture RUN TEST Lamp RUN TEST Encoder Pan L Tilt Sensor Pan SENS TST PASS FAIL Tit SENS TST PASS FAIL Dimmer SENS TST PASS FAIL Cyan SENS TST PASS FAIL Yellow SENS TST PASS FAIL Magenta SENS TST PASS FAIL Col Wheel SENS TST PASS FAIL Col Wheel2 SENS TST PASS FAIL CTO SENS TST PASS FAIL Aperture SENS TST PASS FAIL 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 MENU SYSTEM MENU FUNCTIONS Menu System Function Chart The following i
8. eels 39 Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminalre n 39 Chapter 4 Menu System Menu Operation What Js the Menu System AS 44 Controls Operation x sedet aen nte eee pee n e eoe Cete A p eed 44 Default State unga iyun Habe ee Duet 45 ss 45 Menu Functions Menu System Overview asian nl DR kk 46 Menu System Function usnu IE 47 Menu Function Definitioh 3 a u nr Waaa 50 Self Tests Running Parameter Tests sm n atap ERO On id ee hee te 53 Appendix E Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages orte ua tiene e eiie ee 56 Troubleshooting Guides irr er RENE EUNT 57 Routine Maintenance Eainp Replacement onte eese egenos dee 58 Alion 59 VARI BRITEtm Lens Replacement entente rennen nent 60 VAREKBRITE Lens Replacement continued ss 61 Front Lens Assembly RemovYal eie fedet uet e e 62 Front Lens Assembly Removal continued cono conc 63 Color Filter Replacement det t aun liens 64 xiv 28 June 2007 02 9686 00010 TABLE OF CONTENTS Color Filter Replac
9. CTO RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Col Wheel RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Col Wheel2 RUN TEST Run Test in Progress VBrite RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Zoom RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Aperture RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Lamp Disables Pan Tilt and RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Sets Intensity to Full Encoder Pan XXXX Value Tilt XXXX Value Sensor Pan SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Tilt SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Dimmer SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Cyan SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Yellow SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Magenta SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Col Wheel Color Wheel 1 SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Col Wheel2 Color Whee 2 SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL CTO Color Temperature Orange SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Aperture SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL For 16 bit parameters the data displayed will be scaled to a range of 0 4095 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 49 VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 50 Menu Function Definitions For easy reference each possible menu item is listed alphabetically in the first column by its display abbreviation The second column follows with a definition of the abbreviation and then a third 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 Seco
10. USER S MANUAL VARI LITE is a trademark owned by Genlyte Thomas Group LLC and is registered in the United States and other countries VL500 and the individual product designations VL1000 VL2000 VL2201 VL2202 VL2400 and the individual product designations VL2500 VL3000 VL3500 Series 500 Series 1000 Series 2000 Series 3000 DICHRO TUNE VARIXIMAGE VARI BRITE and the Vari Lite Asterisk are also trademarks owned by Genlyte Thomas Group LLC VARI LITE products are protected by one or more of the following patents and other pending patent applications worldwide U S Patents No 6 123 436 6 113 252 6 046 861 6 031 749 6 011 640 5 969 868 5 959 768 5 934 794 5 882 107 5 829 868 5 825 548 5 798 619 5 774 273 5 769 527 5 758 956 5 728 994 5 640 061 5 590 954 5 454 477 5 432 691 5 367 444 5 329 431 5 307 295 5 282 121 5 278 742 5 209 560 5 186 536 5 073 847 5 010 459 4 980 806 4 972 306 4 800 474 4 779 176 4 701 833 4 602 321 U S Design Patents No 439 356 420 332 417 300 415 301 413 995 377 338 366 712 359 574 350 408 347 113 Australia Patents No 693 691 683 695 667 109 649 264 646 588 586 095 576 400 546 433 Australia Design Patents No 128 796 128 795 Canada Patents No 2 070 670 2 050 375 1 270 675 1 259 058 1 181 795 Canada Design Patents No 81 234 81 233 76 046 European UK Patents No 0 652 400 0 586 049 0 565
11. 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 28 June 2007 3 31 VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 3 10 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 32 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 Table 3 10 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
12. Front Lens Figure A 6 Cleaning Front Lens 66 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 APPENDIX B Technical Specifications VL3500 Wash Luminaire PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS Color System A three filter CYM cross fading mechanism Two fixed color wheels each with six interchangeable color filter positions one of which is open and continuous wheel rotation for additional effects The color system includes a variable CTO color temperature correction filter Beam Size Control A zoomable beam spreader mechanism provides continuous beam size control for both rapid changes and smooth timed beam angle changes An aperture wheel includes various opening diameters and it can be rotated continuously to create effects 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 250 0 3 resolution OPTICAL Source Philips MSR Gold 1500 SA DE metal halide lamp 6000 K 85CRI Output 50 000 lumens typical Reflector Precision glass reflector with dichroic cold mirror coating OPERATIONAL Power Requirements Standard AC power distribution from 200 264 VAC 50 60 Hz The fixture requires 7 to 12 A depending on the AC supply voltage Operational Temperature 20 to 104 F
13. Installation Procedures Hanging the Luminaire ei a Et 12 Floor Mounting the Luminaire ss 15 Connecting Data and Powered stan ee 15 Powering Up Power Up and Configuration Procedure ss 16 Addressing Prosram Starting Address eet ene EE 17 Program Starting Address Without Calibrating Luminaire 17 Chapter 3 Operation DMX Operation Channel Mapping eret tbe me RR LER 20 Control Channel Functions u z aa b a i u 21 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 xiii VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL DMX Mapping Color Control iia d e ent tt Mate RE 23 Color MIXIN S LIN 23 Erxed Color Wheel 8 sie lana umasa 23 Fixed Color Wheel2 ces su S teat 24 Beam aun utere tenter rent 26 Strobel An me 26 ADT ssc dei IE 26 Luminaire Timing Timing Channel Information ss 27 Updating Software Reprosrammine Luminaire u de Ee ett erc Pee Re 36 I Serial port Download tee et teen e phe bae eee sine ce 36 Reprogrammmg Procedure eine 37 2 USB Dowhnload in 39 Kit Compolents cui net A
14. Lamp On e Pressing Enter and Down at the same time Lamp Off e Pressing Up and Down at the same time inverts or reverts the menu display e Pressing Menu and Up at the same time Recalibrate e Pressing Menu at Power up interrupts calibration See Program Starting Address Without Calibrating Luminaire on page 17 for more information 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 45 VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Menu Functions 46 Menu System Overview Address 1 512 The following is a graphic representation of the entire VL3500 Wash luminaire menu system Config Lamp Power On Off Power Up Lamp On Lamp Off Cal On I Lamp Level 1500W 1200W 900W Cmd Lock Off Lamp Hours of hours L Reset Hours _ OK Pan Tilt Movement Enable Disable Zoom Normal Studio Display Off Time On 30 Sec Min 10 Min Disp Auto Up Down Reset Default OK L Chg Lum ID value Luminaire ID DMX Data Chan XXX DMX Value Pan Tilt Swap On L Off Inv Pan On L Off Inv Tilt On L Off Fixture Status scrolls errors or displays OK Re Cal
15. 218 0 547 732 0 534 710 0 495 305 0 474 202 0 379 970 0 253 082 0 253 081 0 248 974 0 192 882 0 140 994 0 060 068 Germany Patents No 694 25 943 8 693 14 122 0 692 08 615 3 692 07 692 1 691 31 478 0 691 21 029 2 690 33 385 4 37 89 166 9 37 68 727 1 37 51 804 6 37 50 201 8 35 87 270 5 32 79 888 1 32 74 291 6 Germany Design Patents No M 98 01 745 4 M 96 04 515 9 M 96 04 514 0 M 94 07 689 8 M 94 02 951 2 M 499 03 583 6 M 498 11 203 9 G 93 12 884 3 Spain Patents No 2 090 191 2 084 289 2 020 960 0 548 328 Spain Utility Model Patent No 2 031 748 Spain Design Patents No 0 137 502 0 137 501 0 133 573 Greece Patent No 910 400 544 Hong Kong Patents No 965 1990 285 1987 Japan Patents No 2 843 696 2 059 669 2 055 324 2 002 168 1 966 525 1 889 481 1 792 721 1 770 241 1 723 825 1 683 007 1 533 011 Japan Design Patents No 985 985 1 985 985 947 552 945 436 1 945 436 1 106 089 1 077 598 1 072 598 1 060 414 1 002 123 Korea Patents No 76 310 42 639 283 770 181 180 Korea Design Patents No 209 896 209 895 Mexico Patent No 180 148 Singapore Patents No 663 90 134 87 Taiwan Patents No 78 726 66 975 65 380 28 275 United Kingdom Design Registrations No 2082526 2072562 2056387 2056386 2042174 2038212 2033108 2029499 All other brand or product names which may be mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizat
16. 22 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 OPERATION DMX MAPPING 3 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 graduated color disks cyan yellow magenta and CTO color temperature orange These disks provide full spectrum color crossfades from pastel to saturated color Table 3 3 DMX Map for Cyan Yellow Magenta and CTO Colors Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Open 100 255 Full Saturation Fixed Color Wheel 1 The fixed color wheels offer timed changes half and full frame positions and various spin rates in either direction The wheel contains six positions one of which is open The following illustration shows the standard positions and color configuration Pos 3 Pos 1 Yellow Pos 4 Magenta Pos 5 Kelly Green Figure 3 1 Fixed Color Wheel 1 Positions 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 23 VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 3 4 Color Wheel 1 Standard Configuration Chart Position Color Filter Part Number 1 Open 2 Red 41 9686 0480 3 Yellow 41 9686 0481 4 Magenta 41 9686 0492 5 Kelly Green 41 9686 0473 6 Congo Blue 41 9686 0474 Fixed Color Wheel 2 The wheel contains six positions one of which is open The following illustration shows th
17. 29 to 40 C 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 67 VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Cooling Forced air cooled Control Compatible with a wide variety of DMX512 consoles Weight 96 lbs 43 5 kg with rails Spacing Hangs on 28 0 inch 71 cm centers All models can be mounted and operated in any orientation 68 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 ARISKLITE Express yourself Vari Lite 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 USA 1 877 VARI LITE 1 214 647 7880 www vati lite com 2007 Genlyte Group LLC All Rights Reserved
18. June 2007 5 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Luminaire Overview The following illustration shows the external luminaire components and controls Head Assembly Houses color strobe and beam spreader mechanisms Front Lens Assembly AC Input Cable Input Panel Ae In and Thru an ower connections Backcap Assembly see detail below Provides access to lamp for replacement and poe controls for a eam adjustment LA Yoke Assembly 7 Houses Master Control 7 5 Board MCB Lees 1 Upper Enclosure Assembly a Houses power supply ballast and display board Input Panel Components Beam Adjustment Controls Menu Display Used to input manual Product Label ID commande program test set defaults and access Main Power internal status information Switch Y i AC Input Cable Data In Data Thru Y Z Figure 1 2 VL3500 Wash Luminaire External Components and Controls 6 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 CHAPTER 2 N AN This chapter contains instructions for installation of the luminaire It includes connecting power and data along with instructions for powering up the luminaire for the first time and addressing
19. Kit 28 8500 0054 includes VARI LITE USB Upload Cable 25 9600 0001 USB Luminaire Programming Kit CD 87 8500 0002 Instruction Sheet 02 8500 0100 VARIXLITE carry bag 07 5044 0005 Computer Requirements for the USB Luminaire Programming Kit PC running Windows 98 2000 XP or Vista Although the USB Luminaire Programming kit software is not directly compatible with Macintosh computers it does run with some Windows emulators In addition to Windows your computer must be running IE 5 01 or later and Microsoft NET Framework Version 2 0 which you can download from http www microsoft com downloads an available USB 2 0 port on the PC USB VLDownloader PC Program and bin Luminaire Files The USB VLDownloader program and current bin files are available from the Product Downloads page at www vari lite com Instructions for installing the USB VLDownloader program on your PC are also available on the Product Downloads page Use the USB VLDownloader program to transfer updated versions of the luminaire operating software bin files from your PC to the luminaires Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire It is possible to transfer specific software versions between luminaires As in the case of installing new software versions multiple luminaires can be programmed at the same time when they are data linked together refer to Connecting Data and Power on page 15 however only a maximum of 32 l
20. Step 7 Secure lens assembly by replacing each retaining knob Hand tighten only Step 8 Replace head cover Step 9 Power luminaire and test 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A VARI BRITE Lens Replacement continued A Clean any fingerprints on lenses with Head Cover CAUTION isopropyl alcohol and a lint free cloth Retaining Knobs Detail A Retaining Knobs i Lens Assembly Head covers are attached by tethers Post Keyed Carrier En Note Some components not shown for clarity Figure A 3 VARIXBRITE Lens Replacement 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 61 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Front Lens Assembly Removal Tools 2 Phillips screwdriver Lint Free Cotton Gloves To replace the front lens assembly AN WARNING Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance Internal fixture components assemblies and the front lens can be HOT after operation Allow items to adequately cool before replacing Step 1 Remove power from luminaire A CAUTION The luminaire head is a precisely balanced unit The weight of the front lens assembly is counter balanced inside the head Removal of the front lens assembly can result in instantaneous uncontrolled head movement To avoid uncontrolled movement when the luminaire is sitting on upper enclosure point the head straight up To avoid uncontrolled movement when
21. Tous blindages lentilles ou crans ultraviolet visiblement endommag s au point que leur efficacit en est affect e doivent tre remplac s par exemple s il y a des fissures ou de profondes rayures AVERTISSEMENT y DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTEGER CONTRE LES ACCIDENTS POUVANT ENTRAINER DES BLESSURES 1 Les surfaces externes du luminaire deviennent br lantes quand l appareil est en marche Pour manceuvrer ou ajuster des appareils br lants et leurs composants se prot ger suffisamment gants protection pour les yeux etc 2 Lalampe du luminaire est br lante lorqu il est en marche D brancher le courant et attendre que la lampe ait refroidi avant de la remplacer 3 Les lampes arc mettent des rayons ultraviolets pouvant causer de graves br lures sur la peau et une inflammation des yeux De plus les lampes arc fonctionnent sous haute tension de tr s hautes temp ratures Si la lampe se casse les particules de la lampe cass e peuvent causer blessures et ou incendie en s parpillant Se prot ger les yeux pour remplacer la lampe 5 Utiliser des appareils de protection appropri s gants protection des yeux pour manier des lampes endommag es 6 Silalampe a t touch e avec des mains nues la nettoyer avec de l alcool d natur et l essuyer avec un chiffon non pelucheux avant d installer ou de brancher le luminaire 7 Silalampe a t endommag e ou a recu une d formation thermique elle doit tre remplac
22. channels one for focus Pan and Tilt one for color parameters one for beam parameters 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 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 rate changes are not affected by timing channels Table 3 9 VL3500 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 Wheels VBrite Zoom
23. e AVERTISSEMENT INTERF RENCE RF 1 Cet appareil est de Classe A Dans un environnement domestique cet appareil peut causer des interf rences radio et si c est le cas l utilisateur peut avoir prendre des mesures ad quates CONSID RATIONS DES CARACT RISTIQUES DE LAMPES ARC 1 Apr s une interruption de courant ou une baisse importante de voltage les lampes arc mettent du temps avant de se rallumer Dans certains cas la lampe se rallumera automatiquemet apr s s tre refroidie Cela d pend de la mani re dont le syst me est r gl pour le statut de mise en marche de la lampe 2 La position Br ler est Universelle viii 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 FOREWORD Aviso sobre Seguridad Es muy importante leer TODA la informaci n e instrucciones sobre seguridad que se indica en este manual as como en los documentos adjuntos antes de instalar y operar los productos descritos Se debe prestar atenci n a todos los avisos y advertencias durante la instalaci n y uso de este producto Los s mbolos de seguridad usados en este manual son los siguientes A CUIDADO indica posibles da os al producto ADVERTENCIA indica posibles lesiones o muerte a las personas LA INFORMACI N GENERAL RELACIONADA A LA PROTECCI N CONTRAGOLPES DE CORRIENTE EL CTRICA INCENDIO EXPOSICI N EXCESIVA A RADIACI N ULTRA VIOLETA Y LESIONES A LAS PERSONAS SE PUEDE ENCONTRAR SEGUIDAMENTE ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCI
24. installed the lamp must be aligned to optimize the beam Whenever a lens is changed lamp alignment can also be beneficial Adjustment knobs are located on the backcap WARNING Backcap and adjustment knobs are HOT during lamp operation Wear gloves to prevent burns gt DA WARNING Light Beam Projects Intense Heat Do not illuminate objects within 3 5 m 11 5 feet of the VL3500 Wash Luminaire Objects within this range can scorch melt or ignite from the heat projected by the light beam To align lamp Step 1 Power up luminaire Step 2 At Menu Display select Lamp from Config menu refer to Menu Operation on page 44 If using console set intensity to 100 and open VARI BRITE Step 3 Position beam on a white wall at a distance of 12 to 20 feet Step 4 At backcap using X Y and Z adjustment screws adjust beam as required For true Z adjustment turn all three knobs equally SST LLL gt CAUTION RISK OF FIRE USE ONLY 1500 WATT H TYPE 100V METAL HALIDE LAMP lt 7 SFc10 4 BASE YN ff 2 ATTENTION N RISQUE D INCENDIE UTILISER UNIQUEMENT UNE LAMP A HALOGENE EN METAL DE TYPE H 1500 WATT 100V ET UN SUPPORT 5 10 4 CAUTION Ge RISK OF EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION DO NOT OPERATE X WITHOUT COMPLETE LAMP ENCLOSURE IN PLACE OR WHEN LENS IS DAMAGED Backcap DISCONNECT FIXTURE BEFORE RELAMPING CAUTION HOT LAMP LUMINAIRE MUST R
25. the highest level for the function is reached 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 151 Level 2nd Level 3rd Level Test AllSeq j RUN TEST 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 periods of inactivity the menu display will switch to its off state The default state for this 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 Config 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 AN WARNING Light Beam Projects Intense Heat Do not illuminate objects within 3 5 m 11 5 feet of the VL3500 Wash Luminaire Objects within this range can scorch melt or ignite from the heat projected by the light beam A few button combinations are provided as shortcuts for frequently used menu functions These shortcuts are as follows e Pressing Enter and Up at the same time
26. 02 9686 0001 0 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A 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 n a Lamp Off option is config Lamp does not strike Reconfigure lamp startup option in Lamp config ured upon start up menu n a Lamp Douse Lamp douses frequently Fan failure check fans for proper connection and operation n a Lamp Strike Failure Lamp will not strike Lamp cutout switch engaged check lamp cutout switches at lamp box and fan ducts Bad lamp replace lamp n a No power Luminaire does not Switch not turned on power up verify switch is turned on Not plugged in ensure A C cable is connected to power source n a DMX Data Input Self tests will not run or Detecting DMX data software download does disconnect DMX input cable not work n a DMX Failure No response to DMX MCB connector disconnected data check MCB DATA IN connection n a DMX Termination Erratic control of lumi No DMX termination or termination not correct naire check for DMX terminator 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 57 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Routine Maintenance Lamp Replacement Tools 2 Phillips scr
27. 2 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 xi VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL UV VARI LITE UV HID 1 7
28. 78 199 100 200 110 79 201 110 202 110 203 120 80 204 120 205 120 81 206 130 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 33 VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 3 10 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 34 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 02 9686 0001 0 OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING Table 3 10 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 28 June 2007 3 35 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Updating Software Reprogramming Luminaires You can upgrade Vari Lite luminaire operating software using either of the following methods 1 Serial port Download for desktop computers and laptops equipped with serial ports 2 USB Download for desktop computers and newer laptops equip
29. Cyan Cyan Specifies cyan color parameter for manual control Manual or testing Test Data DMX Data Accesses 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 time and orientation Disp Tilt Menu orienta Sets the orientation of the menu display to match the luminaire orientation tion control either standing Up or hanging Down The Auto setting is functional only for display boards manufactured prior to 01 July 2006 DMX DMX Accesses options for DMX system settings Download Download Initiates download of luminaire software 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 total operation hours Also accesses recalibration and download options 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 MENU SYSTEM MENU FUNCTIONS 4 Table 4 2 Menu Function Definitions Continued Display Definition Purpose Inv Pan Invert Pan Reverses pan action for special focus requirements Inv Tilt In
30. EMAIN POWERED ON FOR 5 MINUTES AFTER DOUSING LAMP DO NOT OPEN FOR 5 MINUTES AFTER SWITCHING OFF Figure A 2 Aligning Lamp 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 59 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 60 VARI BRITE Lens Replacement Tools 2 Phillips screwdriver e Lint Free Cotton Gloves To replace the VARI BRITE lens assembly Step 1 Using control console close VARI BRTTE lens assembly Move VARI BRITE lens assembly to front zoom out of head assembly near luminaire front lens WARNING Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance Internal fixture components and assemblies can be HOT after operation Allow to adequately cool before replacing Step 2 Remove power from luminaire and allow unit to cool Step 3 As shown in Figure A 3 remove appropriate head cover by loosening four 1 4 turn screws CAUTION Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing Clean any fingerprints or debris from lenses with isopropyl alcohol and soft cloth if required Step 4 At VARI BRITE lens assembly remove two Retaining Knobs securing lens Set knobs aside for reuse Step 5 Slide each side of lens assembly straight up off its respective post Step 6 Slide replacement lens assembly onto its post CAUTION As shown in Detail A in Figure A 3 insure that the lens assembly is aligned and fits properly into keyed carrier
31. Function Specifies zoom function for manual control Manual or testing Test Zoom Zoom Config Specifies zoom configuration mode Normal or Studio 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 MENU SYSTEM SELF TESTS 4 Self Tests Running Parameter Tests The luminaire is capable of running self tests by using the Test menu functions When running tests on multiple luminaires a male termination connector is required at the last luminaire in the link Refer to Connecting Data and Power on page 15 for more information regarding the construction of this connector Note After 10 seconds of inactivity the menu display changes 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 SS A 22 AOS _ pem j EN A aji ze goes Data Thru Data Thru Termination Connector Figure 4 2 Testing Setup AN WARNING Light Beam Projects Intense Heat Do not illuminate objects within 3 5 m 11 5 feet of the VL3500 Wash Luminaire Objects within this range can scorch melt or ignite from the heat projected by the light beam To run tests Ste
32. N CONTINUA CONTRA INCENDIO 1 Las luminarias VARI XLITEO han sido dise adas para ser usadas solamente con algunas l mparas Tome nota del tipo de l mpara 1500 Watt metal halide lamp see page 11 antes de reemplazarla Instalaci n de otro tipo de l mpara puede ser peligroso 2 Las luminarias se pueden instalar en cualquier tipo de superficie siempre que se sigan las instrucciones de instalaci n Vea las instrucciones detalladas en este manual 3 Tome nota de los requerimientos de distancia de materiales combustibles u objetos iluminados para las luminarias VARIXLITE ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCI N CONTINUA CONTRA CHOQUE ELECTRICO 1 Las luminarias VARI LITE est n dise adas solamente para lugares secos La exposici n a la lluvia o humedad pueden da ar la luminaria 2 Desconecte la energ a antes de dar servicio a cualquier equipo de VARI LITEO 3 El servicio debe ser realizado solamente por personal calificado 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 ix VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCION CONTINUA CONTRA LA EXPOSICION EXCESIVA DE RADIACION ULTRA VIOLETA 1 Muchas luminarias VARI LITE usan un tipo de l mpara que produce radiaci n UV NO mire directamente a la l mpara 2 Es peligroso operar luminarias sin lentes o protectores Debe cambiar los protectores lentes o pantallas ultravioletas si se aprecia que han sido dafiadas y que su efectividad pudier
33. Programming more than 32 luminaires requires 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 required bin files onto your PC Follow the instructions on the web site 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 Luminaire DMX In PC Interface Converter Figure 3 3 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 power 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 4 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 Software to Download section of window select required luminaire software version to download by clicking its button or select Downlo
34. SER S MANUAL 10 Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers These are only a few of the suitable cable types Any quality EIA485 twisted pair 120 ohm shielded cable will also work Table 2 1 Recommended Cable Types Type Pairs zo Jacket AWG Use Temp F Belden Cables 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 Proplex Cables PC224P 2 110 Polyure 22 Heavy Duty and Portable 105 thane PC224T 2 110 PVC 22 UL2464 105 PC226T 3 110 PVC 22 UL2464 Male Termination Connector A male XLR termination connector is required at the last luminaire or far end of the line to prevent signal reflections Signal reflections may Characteristic Impedance cancel out the signal at certain line lengths resulting in errors The 1 terminator is also necessary for software downloads and running tests on multiple luminaires To construct your own connector you will need the fo
35. T ENTRAINER DES BLESSURES AVERTISSEMENT DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTEGER CONTRE LES INCENDIES 1 Les luminaires VARI LITE ont t con us pour tre utilis s uniquement avec certaines type de lampes V rifier le type de lampe 1500 Watt metal halide lamp see page 11 avant de remplacer les lampes L installation d un autre type de lampe peut poser un danger 2 Les luminaires peuvent tre fix s sur tout type de surface tant que les directives de montage sont respect es Voir les explications d taill es dans ce guide 3 Verifier la distance respecter entre les mat riaux combustibles ou les objets illumin s et les luminaires VARIXLITE AVERTISSEMENT DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTEGER CONTRE LES DECHARGES ELECTRIQUES 1 Les luminaires VARI LITE sont con us pour une utilisation au sec uniquement Une exposition la pluie et l humidit risque d endommager le luminaire 2 D brancher l appareil avant de proc der la r vision de tout mat riel VARIXLITE 3 Les r visions doivent tre effectu es uniquement par des personnes qualifi es 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 vii VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL AVERTISSEMENT DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTEGER CONTRE UNE EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX RAYONS UV 1 Plusieurs luminaires VARI LITE utilisent une lampe qui produit des rayons UV NE PAS fixer son regard sur la lampe 2 L utilisation des luminaires sans lentille ou blindage pose des risques
36. a estar deteriorada Por ejemplo si tuvieran rajaduras o raspaduras profundas ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCION CONTRA LESIONES DE PERSONAS 1 Las superficies exteriores de las luminarias est n calientes durante su operaci n Use un equipo de seguridad apropiado guantes protecci n para los ojos etc cuando haga ajustes en el equipo y componentes que est n calientes 2 Cuando las luminarias est n en operaci n la l mpara estar muy caliente Desconecte la energ a y deje que la l mpara se enfr e antes de reemplazarla 3 Las l mparas de arco emiten radiaciones ultravioletas que pueden ocasionar serias quemaduras a la piel e inflamaci n a los ojos Adem s las l mparas de arco operan a alta presi n y muy alta temperatura Si la l mpara se rompe puede existir el peligro de lesiones al personal o un incendio ocasionado por las part culas de la l mpara rota que se caen 4 Use protecci n para los ojos cuando vuelve a colocar una l mpara nueva 5 Use un equipo de seguridad apropiado guantes protecci n para los ojos etc cuando trabaje con l mparas da adas 6 Si toca la l mpara con las manos limpie la l mpara con alcohol desnaturalizado y con tela sin pelusas antes de instalar o volver a conectar la luminaria 7 Cambie la l mpara si est da ada o deformada termicamente ADVERTENCIA INTERFERENCIA RF 1 Este es un producto de Clase A En el ambiente de la casa este producto puede ocasionar ra
37. able 3 1 VL3000 Series Luminaire Enhanced 16 Bit Mode DMX Channel Parameter Range 1 Intensity 0 255 2 Hi Byte Pan 0 65535 3 Lo Byte Pan 4 Hi Byte Tilt 0 65535 5 Lo Byte Tilt 6 VARISKBRITE Mode 0 closed 255 open 7 Zoom 0 narrow 255 widest 8 CTO Mixer 0 open 255 full saturation 9 Cyan Blue Mixer 0 open 255 full saturation 10 Yellow Amber Mixer 0 open 255 full saturation 11 Magenta Mixer 0 open 255 full saturation 12 Color Wheel 1 0 216 217 255 spins 13 Color Wheel 2 0 216 217 255 spins 14 Strobe 0 open 255 max 15 Aperture Wheel 0 216 217 255 spins 16 Focus Time 0 255 17 Color Time 0 255 18 Beam Time 0 255 19 Control Channel 0 255 20 28 June 2007 02 9686 00010 OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 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 AN WARNING Light Beam Projects Intense Heat Do not illuminate objects within 3 5 m 11 5 feet of the VL3500 Wash Luminaire Objects within this range can scorch melt or ignite from the heat projected by the light beam Reset resets all luminaire mechanisms Lamp On or Lamp Off
38. ad All Software version is identified by the date and time MM DD YY and HH MM The buttons function as follows 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 applicable They will be executed one at a time in the order they appear in the window This button can be used when any combination of VARI XLITE 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 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 37 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 38 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 re opened Note Version dates shown in this graphic are for illustration purposes only and may not correspond to the version you are downloading Click to download all listed software versions Click to download specific software to connected luminaire s version to connected luminaire s a VL Luminaire Software Download File Help A o Lists the specific versions iu VL3000 03 18 03 16 00 of software that have been downloade
39. cedures are to be performed with power removed from the luminaire Never remove covers or backcap while lamp is in operation Wear eye protection when opening backcap and replacing lamps 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 55 VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Troubleshooting 56 Error Messages If a problem occurs during luminaire calibration at the end of the calibration sequence the Menu Display cycles through any applicable error message s until the end of the list is reached To review the error messages again re access them using the Status 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 Press 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 Pan sensor not found Pan Encoder Fail Pan encoder failure Tilt No Sens Tilt sensor not found Tilt Encoder Fail Tilt encoder failure Dimmer No Sens Dimmer sensor not found Cyan No Sens Cyan sensor not found Yellow No Sens Yellow sensor not found Magenta No Sens Magenta sensor not found ColWheel No Sens Color wheel sensor not found ColWheel2 No Sens Color wheel sensor not found CTO No Sens CTO sensor not found 28 June 2007
40. cement Tools lint free cotton gloves 2 Philips screwdriver WARNING Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance Filters can be HOT after operation Allow the fixture to cool before replacing filters To replace a color filter on Color Wheel 1 closest to the lamp Step 1 Remove power from luminaire Step 2 Remove bottom relative to backcap label head cover by loosening the four 1 4 turn screws Step 3 As shown in Figure A 5 open door on the cooling air duct CAUTION Do not touch filters with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing filters To clean filters use mild glass cleaner and soft cloth Strong cleaning solutions can damage coating Fingerprints or other grease deposits on filters can cause the glass to break Step 4 Rotate Color Wheel 1 until the filter you are changing is accessible Step 5 improve access to the filter rotate the mixed color wheels to position the cut outs next to the filter you are changing Step 6 Gently press the color filter toward the lamp until it is free of the lock pins Remove filter Step 7 Slide the new filter under the spring clip until it is securely retained by the lock pins Step 8 Close the air duct door Replace the head cover To replace a color filter on Color Wheel 2 closest to the lens Step 1 Remove power from luminaire Step 2 Remove top relative to backcap label head cover by loosening the four 1 4 turn scr
41. d Select PC serial port where cable Transfer Data r Select Comm Port is connected Select a Software Yersion button to begin transfer e C Comm Port 2 C Comm Port 3 2801 C Comm Port 4 Selecting a Software Version indicates your acceptance of the terms of the following License Agreement The VLDownload program is protected by copyright By installing and using the VLDownload program Will show current the purchaser agrees that the program remains the exclusive property of Vari Lite a registered trademark of Genlyte Thomas Group LLC and that a personal non exclusive license is granted to the purchaser of ii progress of download Close Figure 3 4 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 Enter The first half of the version will be displayed as a date MM DD Y Y 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 28 June 2007 02 9686 00010 OPERATION UPDATING SOFTWARE 3 2 USB Download To download files with a PC equipped with a Universal Serial Bus USB port you need the VARI LITE USB Luminaire Programming Kit 28 8500 0054 Kit Components The VAREKLITE USB Luminaire Programming
42. depending on the luminaire s setting for Lamp Power Up State refer to Menu System Function Chart on page 47 when power is applied the arc lamp will either a strike or ignite Lamp On default b await calibration and then strike Cal On or c await manual 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 WARNING The light beam projects intense heat Objects within 3 5 m 11 5 feet can be damaged by the beam Observe the power up sequence to ensure that the beam does not illuminate objects within this range See Warnings and Cautions on page 11 To power up At each luminaire apply power by switching power switch to ON position Luminaire will automatically step through following procedure 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 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 INSTALLATION ADDRESSING Addressing Program Starting Address The address setting for DMX console controlled systems is entered using the Menu Display refer to Menu Operation on page 44 The luminaire retains the DMX address even when power is removed Note Refer to your console operating instructions for spec
43. diointerferencia en cuyo caso el usuario debe tomar las medidas adecuadas CONSIDERACIONES SOBRE LAS CARACTER STICAS DE LA L MPARA DE ARCO 1 Las l mparas de arco requieren un per odo de tiempo para volver a iluminarse despu s de una interrupci n de energ a o de una severa ca da de voltaje En algunos casos la l mpara se volver a iluminar en forma autom tica despu s que se ha enfriado dependiendo de la configuraci n del sistema de energ a de la l mpara 2 La posici n de encendido es universal x 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 FOREWORD ee E A RE UV 1 VARI LITE
44. e following document available from United States Institute for Theatre Technology Inc USITT Digital Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers amp Controllers plus AMX 192 Analog Multiplex Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers amp Controllers A copy of Recommended Practice for DMXS12 is included USITT Inc 6443 Ridings Road Syracuse New York 13206 1111 USA Tel 800 938 7488 Fax 866 398 7488 www usitt org 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 1 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 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 Example 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 are on hand to provide support How to Reach Us For assistance in your area call the dealer from which your product was purchased or Contact an Authorized Service Center or Contact
45. e standard positions and color configuration Pos 4 Dark Fuchsia Figure 3 2 Fixed Color Wheel 2 Positions Table 3 5 Color Wheel 2 Standard Configuration Chart Position Color Filter Part Number 1 Open 2 Blue 41 9686 0495 3 Amber 41 9686 0486 4 Dark Fuchsia 41 9686 0477 5 Orange 41 9686 0498 6 Green 41 9686 0479 24 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 02 9686 0001 0 OPERATION DMX MAPPING Table 3 6 DMX Map for Fixed Color Wheels 1 and 2 Position DMX Value Action 1 0 Open 1 5 Half 2 37 Center 2 5 Half 3 72 Center 3 5 Half 4 107 Center 4 5 Half 5 143 Center 55 Half 6 179 Center 6 5 Half 28 June 2007 3 25 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 26 Beam Control Strobe Aperture Table 3 7 DMX Map for Strobe Value DMX Value Action 0 0 2 Open 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 Table 3 8 DMX Map for Aperture Description DMX Value Action 52 mm 0 43 Open 40 mm 44 86 Open 35 mm 87 129 Open 30 mm 130 172 Open 25 mm 173 216 Open 217 255 Spins 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 Luminaire Timing Timing Channel Information Timing channel control improves the timed moves of certain groups of parameters We provide up to four timing
46. ement continued ss 65 Cleaning Front Lens a lali 66 Appendix F Technical Specifications VL3500TM Wash EUminaite oo NN ik I lh 2 67 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 xv VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Xvi 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS MANUAL Introduction About This Manual This manual provides necessary information regarding safety Installation operation and routine maintenance for the VARIXLITE VL3500 Wash Luminaire Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you to get the most out of your luminaire Q 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 Model Part Number Source VL3500TM Wash Luminaire 20 9686 0001 Arc Additional Documentation A service manual for extended maintenance of the VL3500 Wash Luminaire is available in both printed and electronic PDF formats e VL3500 Wash Luminaire Service Manual 02 9686 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 th
47. er 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 Reset Reset Defaults Resets default system configuration values Default Reset Reset Lamp Resets lamp hour and strike counters For use when new lamp is installed Hours Hours RUN TEST Run Test Indicates that a mechanism test is in progress Sensor Sensors Accesses sensor types for diagnostic testing Status Status Error Allows scrolling through error list or displays OK if no errors Strobe Strobe Specifies strobe function for manual control Manual or testing Test STST Sensor Test Indicates that a system sensor test is in progress Studio Zoom Mode Zoom configuration is in quiet mode for studio use 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 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 51 VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 52 Table 4 2 Menu Function Definitions Continued Display Definition Purpose VBrite VARI BRITE Controls split lens assembly Yellow Yellow Specifies yellow color parameter for manual contro Manual or testing Test Zoom Zoom
48. er of blocks displayed is less in a luminaire to luminaire download than in a PC to luminaire download for the same software version When download is complete luminaire automatically recalibrates When recalibration is complete luminaire is ready for operation with its new software version 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 OPERATION UPDATING SOFTWARE 3 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 Enter The first half of the version will be displayed as a date MM DD Y Y 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 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 41 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 42 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 CHAPTER 4 N AN This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature Menu Operation Menu Functions Self Tests 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 43 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Menu Operation What Is the Menu System The menu system is a programmable set of commands used to configure address operate and test the luminaire The menu system is controlled at the Menu Display available at the enclosure input
49. evel 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel Fixture Status Status Error Display Scrolls error messages or displays OK Re Cal Recalibrate OK Lum ID Luminaire ID XXXXXXXX Luminaire ID Number Version Version MM DD YY Page 1 HH MM Page 2 Fixt Hrs Fixture Hours XXXX Number of Fixture Hours Download Download OK Software Manual XXXX DMX Value Manual Tilt XXXX DMX Value Commands Dimmer XXX DMX Value Disabled when DMX Present Strobe XXX DMX Value Cyan XXX DMX Value Yellow XXX DMX Value Magenta XXX DMX Value Col Wheel Color Wheel 1 XXX DMX Value Col Wheel2 Color Wheel 2 XXX DMX Value CTO Color Temperature Orange XXX DMX Value VBrite VAREKBRITE lens XXX DMX Value Zoom XXX DMX Value Aperture XXX DMX Value 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 MENU SYSTEM MENU FUNCTIONS 4 Table 4 1 VL3500 Wash Menu System Chart 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel Test All SEQ Test all RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Press Menu to mechanisms in order X stop tests steps Pan Tilt RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Pan RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Tilt RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Dimmer RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Strobe RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Cyan RUN TEST Aun Test in Progress Yellow RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Magenta RUN TEST Aun Test in Progress
50. ewdriver and lint free cotton gloves WARNING Ensure that power is removed from luminaire when installing lamp Always wear eye protection when opening lamp box and replacing lamps CAUTION Wear cotton gloves or other covering while installing lamp Touching lamp glass with bare fingers will leave oil and can 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 Remove power from luminaire and allow unit to cool Step 2 At rear of luminaire head loosen four 1 4 turn screws and slide hinged lamp box back and out Step 3 If equipped open each lamp lock lever one side at a time Remove current lamp Step 4 Position new lamp with dimple side towards lamp socket One side at a time press lamp lock lever forward and insert lamp connector Ensure lamp is fully seated 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 59 Lamp dimple side towards socket Allow lamp to cool CAUTION before servicing A Do not touch lamp or CAUTION reflector with bare fingers Lamp Connector e Us al E ee P Lock Lever AA if equipped Lamp Box Luminaire Head Not Shown For Clarity Figure A 1 Installing Lamp 58 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A Align Lamp After a new lamp is
51. ews CAUTION Do not touch filters with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing filters To clean filters use mild glass cleaner and soft cloth Strong cleaning solutions can damage coating Step 3 Rotate Color Wheel 2 until the filter you are changing is accessible Step 4 To improve access to the filter rotate the mixed color wheels to position the cut outs next to the filter you are changing Step 5 As shown in Figure A 5 gently press the color filter toward the lens until it is free of the lock pins Remove the filter Step 6 Slide the new filter under the spring clip until it is securely retained by the lock pins Step 7 Replace the head cover 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A Color Filter Replacement continued Do HAIR pbi Do not touch filters with bare fingers CAUTION Wear cotton gloves Color Filter Lock Pins Air Duct Door Color Wheel 1 Color Filter Lock Pins ly y Color Wheel 2 Figure A 5 Replacing a Color Filter 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 65 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Cleaning Front Lens The front lens can be cleaned using isopropyl alcohol and a soft lint free cloth In the event that the front lens assembly needs to be removed for cleaning refer to Front Lens Assembly Removal on page 62 for removal procedure
52. for VARIXLITEO luminaires 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 VARIXLITEO equipment 3 Servicing to be performed by qualified personnel only 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 iii VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION 1 Many VARI LITE luminaires use a lamp that produces UV radiation DO NOT look directly at lamp 2 Itis 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 Disconnect power and allow 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
53. ific information regarding its addressing requirements Program a DMX starting address Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Address appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to enter starting address 4 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 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 17 VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 18 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 CHAPTER 3 N AN This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the internal software DMX Operation DMX Operation DMX Mapping Luminaire Timing Updating Software 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 19 VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 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 function and other functions follow in sequence There is only one DMX mode for this luminaire which is Enhanced 16 bit Mode T
54. ification for Luminaires for Stage and Studio Lighting EMC EN 61000 6 4 2001 Emission Standard for industrial environments EN 61000 6 2 2001 Immunity for industrial environments We certify that the product conforms to the protection requirements of council directives 73 23 EEC LVD and 89 336 EEC EMC 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 FOREWORD Safety Notice It is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in this manual and any accompanying documentation before installing and operating the products described herein Heed all cautions and warnings during installation and use of this product Safety symbols used throughout this manual are as follows A CAUTION advising of potential damage to product A WARNING advising of potential injury or death to persons GENERAL INFORMATION PERTAINING 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 VL3500 Wash Luminalre requires a 1500 Watt metal halide lamp see page 11 Installing another type of lamp may be hazardous 2 Luminaires may be mounted on any type of surface as long as mounting instructions are followed See instructions detailed in this manual 3 Note distance requirement from combustible materials or illuminated objects
55. in 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 quality cable to ensure a reliable DMX512 system Your cabling should meet the following USITT DMX specification requirements e Suitable for use with EIA485 RS485 operation at 250k baud Characteristic impedance 85 150 ohms nominally 120 ohms Low capacitance e 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 Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Data In Cable Pinout Cable Pinout Foil amp 1st 2nd 1st 2nd Braided conductor conductor conductor conductor Shield of 1st of 1st of 2nd of 2nd 1 5 twisted twisted twisted twisted 5 1 2 4 pair pair pair pair E 5 3 Male Conn Data Data Data Data 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 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 9 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE U
56. ions VL3500 Wash Luminaire User s Manual The information furnished in this manual is for informational use only and is subject to change without notice Please check www vari lite com for latest version Vari Lite assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual All information and graphics are property of Genlyte Group LLC 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 USA Version as of 28 June 2007 Part number 02 9686 0001 0 VL3500 Wash Luminaire User s Manual 2007 Genlyte Group LLC All Rights Reserved FOREWORD How To Obtain Warranty Service A copy of the Vari Lite Limited Warranty was included in the shipping package for this VARI LITE product To obtain warranty service please contact customer service at 1 877 VARI LITE 1 877 827 4548 1 214 647 7880 or customerservice genlytecontrols com and request a Return Material Authorization RMA for warranty service You will need to provide the model and serial number of the item being returned a description of the problem or failure and the name of the registered user or organization If available you should have your sales invoice to establish the date of sale as the beginning of the warranty period Once you obtain the RMA pack the unit in a secure shipping container or in its original packing box Go to the Vari Lite web site www vari lite com click on the Support link and download the RMA form Put the comple
57. it within your system Power and Data Cabling Requirements Warnings and Cautions Installation Procedures Powering Up Addressing 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Power and Data Cabling Requirements Power The luminaire requires standard AC power distribution from 200 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Ten amps is 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 A 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 The following socket configurations are typical other countries can use different socket configurations 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 8 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 INSTALLATION POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS Data Cables The VL3500 Wash Luminaire is equipped with two 5 pin XLR connectors for DATA IN and DATA THRU out applications DATA IN requires a 5 p
58. llowing components 5 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 28 June 2007 2 Solder resistors across pins 2 amp 3 and 4 amp 5 5 4 3 02 9686 00010 INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Warnings and Cautions gt Exceptional Safety Information for the VL3500 Wash The light intensity and power density of the VL3500 Wash Luminaire exceeds other fixtures typically used in this application The warnings and cautions that follow are critically important to the safe operation of the VL3500 Wash This product is for commercial use only If you have any questions about the safe installation and operation of the VL3500 Wash Luminaire please contact VARI LITE customer service at 1 877 VARI LITE 1 877 827 4548 1 214 647 7880 or customerservice genlytecontrols com WARNING Light Beam Projects Intense Heat Do not illuminate objects within 3 5 m 11 5 feet of the VL3500 Wash Luminaire Objects within this range can scorch melt or ignite from the heat projected by the light beam WARNING High Intensity Light Output Do not look directly into the light beam Avoid looking at nearby surfaces illuminated by the beam It is hazardous to operate luminaires without lens or shield Shields lenses or ultraviolet screens must be changed if the
59. nd 25 mm DA WARNING Some exceptional conditions apply to the safe operation of the VL3500 Wash Luminaire See Warnings and Cautions on page 11 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 DESCRIPTION COMPONENTS 7 Components Included Items The following illustration shows all items included with the luminaire Stippled PC lens lt p n 21 9686 061 Quick Start Sheet Registration Card Vari Lite Customer Service Product Support Sheet User s Manual CD ROM Warranty Card Vari Lite QA Certificate Fresnel lens p n 21 9686 0619 Clear PC lens p n 21 9686 0618 ES Buxom lens Fresnel lens a gt p n 21 pend p n 21 9686 0620 RX B X 2 Sets of VARI BRITE Lenses Fresnel Ra Front Lens Assemblies packed with unit and Buxom installed in fixture Stippled PC lens installed on fixture Figure 1 1 VL3500 Wash Luminaire Packing List Replacement Items Accessories The following optional and or replacement 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 9686 1500 Philips MSR Gold 1500 SA DE metal halide lamp 6000 K CCT 71 9686 1501 Philips MSR Gold 1500 SA 2 metal halide lamp 7500 K CCT 02 9686 0001 0 28
60. nds 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 SEQ All Sequence Tests all internal mechanisms in sequence for X steps Aperture Aperture Sets aperture opening positions and test aperture function Cal ON Calibration On Configures arc luminaire so that lamp will strike after calibration Channel DMX Channel Specifies DMX channel for display of current data value XXX Chg Lum Change Normally set to luminaires serial number ID Luminaire ID Cmd Lock Remote Denies lock On or allows lock Off remote lamp power level changes from Lamp Level the console When Lamp Level is set to 1500W 1200W or 900W Cmd Lock Command On locks that power level setting at the luminaire and any attempt to change Lock the power level setting from the console is ignored Col Wheel Color Wheel 1 Specifies color wheel for manual control Manual or testing Test Col Wheel2 Color Wheel 2 Specifies color wheel for manual control Manual or testing Test Config System Accesses options for setting lamp pan tilt and Menu Display defaults Also Configuration accesses lamp information such as number of hours used along with its respective reset function CTO CTO Function Specifies CTO color temperature orange parameter for manual control Man ual or testing Test
61. ok per truss hook bracket is required If mounting method does not use truss hooks two attachment points per truss hook bracket are required When attaching 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 s Y Mega Claw Truss Hook 594 not provided ld Se KISS N Example Truss ID e Hook Installation a i Bracket Truss Hook Hardware not provided 1 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 configuration of bracket installation Brackets may be installed in either orientation as shown Bracket Figure 2 2 Bracket Orientation Options 12 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 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 Alwa
62. p 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Test appears Press Enter Step 3 Use Up Down arrows to select a parameter to test Refer to Menu System Function Chart on page 47 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 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 53 VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 54 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 Step Step Step Step 1 Press Menu 2 Press Up Down arrows until Config appears Press Enter 3 Press Up Down arrows until Pan Tilt appears Press Enter 4 5 Use Up Down arrows to select Enable or Disable Press Enter to select Movement will be displayed Press Enter 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 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 e Routine Maintenance WARNING All maintenance pro
63. panel Menu Display 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 A Up arrow Scrolls menu options upward or increases current data value V Down arrow Scrolls menu options downward or decreases current data value Menu function or value Address Backlit LCD Display Selects the current menu option or enters current data value Changes a value or scrolls through menus Displays the menu or if at lt C first level the current address MENU ENTER Arrows can be set to work in the hanging orientation See Disp Tilt in the Menu System Function Chart on page 47 See also Shortcuts on page 45 44 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 MENU SYSTEM MENU OPERATION 4 To enter the menu system first press Menu The functions displayed will be 1st level functions Scroll through the Ist 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 functions Press Enter to access 3rd level functions and so forth When
64. ped with USB 2 0 ports 1 Serial port Download Components Overview Serial port downloads require e PC with a serial port e VLDownload exe PC software bin files luminaire software VARI LITE Luminaire Programming Kit 28 9661 0054 Computer Requirements PC running Windows 95 98 Windows NT 4 0 or higher Windows 2000 or Windows XP Program is not compatible with Macintosh computers Serial communication port RS 232 only USB not supported VL Download Program The VLDownload exe program allows you to transfer new versions of the operating software bin files to the luminaires via the PC The VLDownload 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 e RS 232 to RS 485 Interface Converter 46 6036 0001 RJ45 to 5 Pin Female XLR Cable 25 9661 0055 36 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 OPERATION UPDATING SOFTWARE 3 Reprogramming Procedure Note When they are data linked together up to 32 luminaires can be programmed at the same time Refer to Connecting Data and Power on page 15
65. personal injury and or fire from broken lamp particles being discharged 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 domestic environment this product may cause radio interference 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 automatically relight after it has cooled depending on Lamp Power Up State configuration setting 2 Burning position is Universal iv 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 FOREWORD Sicherheitshinweise Es ist u erst 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 Einsatz dieses Produkts alle Warnhinweise und Vorsichtsma nahmen ein Folgende Sicherheitssymbole werden in diesem Handbuch verwendet A VORSICHT weist auf m glichen Produktschaden hin AN WARNUNG weis
66. rden WARNUNG HF INTERFERENZ 1 Es handelt sich um ein Produkt der Klasse A In einer Wohnumgebung kann das Produkt Hochfre quenzst rungen verursachen In diesem Fall m ssen eventuell geeignete Ma nahmen getroffen werden BESONDERHEITEN VON BOGENLAMPEN 1 Bogenlampen ben tigen eine gewisse Zeitdauer um nach einem Stromausfall oder einem Spannungsgef lle wieder aufzuleuchten In einigen F llen wird die Lampe nach Abk hlung automatisch wieder aufleuchten je nach der Systemkonfigurationseinstellung des Lampenein schaltungsstatus 2 Die Brennposition ist Universal vi 28 June 2007 02 9686 00010 FOREWORD Notes de s curit Avant de proc der l installation des produits d crits dans ce guide et de les mettre en marche il est extremement important de lire TOUS les renseignements et TOUTES les directives de s curit contenues dans ce guide ainsi que toute documentation jointe Tenir compte de tous les avertissements et suivre toutes les pr cautions pendant l installation et l utilisation de cet appareil Les symboles de s curit utilis s dans ce guide sont les suivants A ATTENTION Ce symbole annonce que l appareil risque d tre endommag AN AVERTISSEMENT Ce symbole annonce qu il y a risque d accident grave ou m me fatal CETTE SECTION CONTIENT DES INFORMATIONS G N RALES POUR SE PROT GER CONTRE LES D CHARGES ELECTRIQUES LES INCENDIES LEXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX RAYONS UV ET TOUT AUTRE ACCIDENT POUVAN
67. s a detailed look at the internal menu system Table 4 1 VL3500 Wash Menu System Chart 4 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel Address XXX value 1 thru 512 Config LAMP Lamp Options Power Lamp Power ON default Configuration OFF Power UP Lamp Power up State Lamp ON Lamp On default Lamp OFF Lamp Off Cal ON Lamp On After Calibration Lamp Level Lamp Power Level 1500W 1200W 900W Cmd Lock Prevents Remote ON Lamp Power Level Changes Off From Console LampHour Lamp Hours Used XXXX Cumulative of Lamp Hours Reset Hours Resets Lamp OK Hours Pan Tilt Pan and Tilt Movement Position Recovery Enable Enable Disable Disable Zoom Zoom lens Normal Studio Quiet Mode Display Display Illumination Off Time ON On indefinitely 30 Sec Off in 30 seconds 5 Min Off in 5 minutes 10 Min Off in 10 minutes Disp Tilt Auto Up Down Reset Default OK Chg Lum ID Change XXXX Value Luminaire ID Luminaire ID DMX DATA Chan XXX DMX Channel XXXX Value 0 255 DMX Data Pan Tilt Pan and Tilt Swap Swap Pan amp Tilt ON Options OFF Inv Pan nvert Pan ON OFF Inv Tilt Invert Tilt ON OFF Only for displays manufactured before 01 July 2006 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 47 VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 48 Table 4 1 VL3500 Wash Menu System Chart 1st Level 2nd L
68. switches lamp on or off Partial Recalibration resets only the target mechanism color zoom etc without affecting others Table 3 2 Control Channel Functions Control Channel Control Channel Value Value Control Channel DMX Value di Value For 3 Secs After or Greater 3 Secs Zoom Normal 24 25 6 65 0 Zoom Studio 27 29 70 75 0 Luminaire Reset 32 33 81 87 0 Lamp Off 65 67 165 171 0 Lamp On 98 100 249 255 0 Color Recalibration 39 40 100 104 0 Zoom VARIXBRITE Recalibration 49 51 126 130 0 Dimmer Strobe Recalibration 54 56 138 142 0 1500W lamp runs at 900W 69 72 176 184 0 1500W lamp runs at 1200W 74 76 189 194 0 1500W lamp runs at 1500W 78 80 199 204 0 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 at least 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 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 21 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 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 However the encoders on some consoles include discreet value capability
69. t auf m gliche K rperverletzung und Lebensbedrohung hin NACHSTEHEND FINDEN SIE ALLGEMEINE HINWEISE BER SICHERHEITSVORKEHRUNGEN GEGEN ELEKTROSCHOCK FEUER BERH HTE UV STRAHLUNG UND K RPERVERLETZUNGEN WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM FEUERSCHUTZ 1 VAREKLITEG Scheinwerfer sind ausschlie lich f r den Einsatz mit bestimmten Lampentyps Achten Sie auf den Lampentyp 1500 Watt metal halide lamp see page 11 bevor Sie die jeweiligen Lampen ersetzen Die Installation eines anderen Lampentyps kann gef hrlich sein 2 Scheinwerfer k nnen auf jeder beliebigen Oberfl che montiert werden solange Sie die Montageanweisungen befolgen Detaillierte Hinweise finden Sie in diesem Handbuch 3 Beachten Sie die Einhaltung des erforderlichen Sicherheitsabstandes der VAREKLITEG Scheinwerfer von brennbarem Material oder beleuchteten Objekten WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ELEKTROSCHOCK 1 VARI LITE Scheinwerfer eignen sich ausschlie lich f r trockene Standorte Regen oder Feuchtigkeit k nnen die Scheinwerfer besch digen 2 Unterbrechen Sie die Stromzufuhr bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an VARIXLITE Ger ten beginnen 3 Die Ger te sollten nur von qualifiziertem Personal gewartet werden 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 v VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN UBERHOHTE UV STRAHLUNG 1 Viele VARI LITE Scheinwerfer verwenden die Lampentyp der UV Strahlen abgibt SCHAUEN SIE NICHT direk
70. t in die Lampe 2 Es ist gef hrlich Leuchten ohne Linsen oder Blenden zu bedienen Blenden Linsen oder Ultraviolettschirme m ssen ausgetauscht werden sofern deren Schutzwirkung durch sichtbare Besch digung z B Spr nge oder Schrammen eingeschr nkt ist WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN K RPERVERLETZUNGEN 1 Bei Betrieb sind die Au enfl chen der Scheinwerfer hei Verwenden Sie bei der Bedienung von aufgeheizter Apparatur die jeweils geeignete Sicherheitsausr stung Handschuhe Augenschutz etc 2 Bei Betrieb der Scheinwerfer ist die Lampe hei Unterbrechen Sie die Stromzufuhr und lassen Sie die Lampe abk hlen wenn Sie diese austauschen 3 Bogenlampen senden ultraviolette Strahlen aus die Hautverbrennungen und Augenentz ndungen verursachen k nnen Der Betrieb von Bogenlampen erfolgt unter Hochdruck und bei hohen Temperaturen Sollte die Lampe zerbrechen besteht die Gefahr von K rperverletzung bzw von Feuer das von Lampenteilen ausgel st werden kann Tragen Sie beim Austausch der Lampen einen Augenschutz 5 Die geeignete Sicherheitsausr stung Handschuhe Augenschutz sollte beim Umgang mit besch digten Lampen verwendet werden 6 Wenn die Lampe mit blo en H nden ber hrt wird reinigen Sie sie mit denaturiertem Alkohol und einem flusenfreien Tuch bevor Sie die Scheinwerfer installieren oder in Betrieb nehmen 7 Wenn die Lampe besch digt oder durch Hitzeeinwirkung deformiert ist mu diese ausgetauscht we
71. ted RMA form in shipping container along with a copy of your invoice if available Write the RMA number legibly on or near the shipping address label and return the unit freight prepaid to Vari Lite Attention Warranty Service RMA 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 USA As stated in the warranty it is required that the shipment be insured and FOB our service center 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 i VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Compliance Notice FCC C 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 equipment is operated in a commercial environment 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 2000 Luminaire Safety Standard General Requirements EN 60598 2 17 1989 Spec
72. the Vari Lite Customer Service Department 9am 6pm CST Monday through Friday at the following phone 1 877 VARI LITE 1 877 827 4548 or 1 214 647 7880 email customerservice genlytecontrols com Additional Resources For additional resources and documentation please visit our website at www vari lite com and follow the Support link 2 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 CHAPTER 1 N AN This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components along with a list of accessories that are available Features Components 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Features Standard Features All VL3000 series luminaire have the following standard features Three filter CYM color mixing system Variable CTO color correction wheel Full field dimming system Dual blade strobe system Repositional pan tilt system Control by DMX512 protocol Fan cooled UVAIR glass 1200W lamp source Specific Features VL3500 Wash Luminaire VARI BRITE mode produces a tight intense column of light Zoomable beam optics mechanism for continuous beam size control with 10 to 50 range which depends the on lens configuration Dual five position plus open fixed color wheels Interchangeable front lenses Fresnel Plano Convex Stippled or Plano Convex Clear 1500W double ended short arc lamp Five position aperture wheel 52 40 35 30 a
73. the luminaire is hanging point the head up at an angle until it rests against the tilt stops as shown here Step 2 Tilt the head to avoid uncontrolled movement As shown in Figure A 4 remove front lens assembly by loosening four captive screws CAUTION When handling the front lens assembly wear cotton gloves or other covering If needed clean any fingerprints or debris from lenses with isopropyl alcohol and soft cloth Step 3 Carefully position replacement front lens assembly so captive screws align with guide pins and mounting holes as illustrated in Figure A 4 Step 4 Tighten each captive screw to secure front lens assembly to luminaire head Step 5 To optimize beam align lamp as described in Align Lamp on page 59 Step 6 The luminaire is now ready for operation 62 28 June 2007 02 9686 0001 0 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A Front Lens Assembly Removal continued S 2 un A Clean any fingerprints on lenses with CAUTION isopropyl alcohol and a lint free cloth Front Lens Assembly Mounting Holes Front Lens Assembly Guide Pins Captive Screws Lens is heavy Horizontal orientation shown for clarity If lens is removed as shown head assembly will instantaneously rotate to CAUTION face upwards See Caution on page 62 Figure A 4 Front Lens Assembly Removal 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 63 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 64 Color Filter Repla
74. uminaires 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 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 39 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 40 A termination connector is used in this process Refer to page 10 for more information regarding the construction of this connector Master luminaire containing Luminaire 1 Luminaire 2 software version to download requiring update requiring update 7 SL oou DL N 225 3 F oo Data Thru Data Thru Termination Connector Figure 3 5 Software Transfer Setup Transfer Procedure This procedure is used to transfer software versions between luminaires Step Step Step Step Step Step Step 1 wn At last luminaire install male termination connector into DATA THRU XLR connector At master luminaire first in chain Menu Display press Menu Press Up Down arrows until Fixture appears Press Up Down arrows until Download appears Press Enter OK will be displayed Press Enter to accept Download proceeds Download takes 4 5 seconds The numb
75. vert 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 Lamp Hours Displays total number of lamp operating hours Hours Lamp Level Lamp Power Displays lamp power levels 1500W 1200W or 900W Level 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 Lum ID Luminaire ID Displays unique luminaire ID number Magenta Magenta Specifies magenta parameter for manual control Manual or testing Test Manual Manual Accesses options for luminaire mechanism control by entry of data values Movement Movement Enables or disables pan and tilt movement Normal Zoom Mode Zoom configuration is in normal mode OFF Off Turns off a function Off Time Display off time Shows the automatic shut off time for the menu display 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 Pow
76. vices 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 they do not interfere with luminaire head and yoke movement EE S ES A OQ sare 31310 so Data Thru Data Thru Data In Termination Connector from console at last luminaire Figure 2 5 Connecting Power and Data 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 15 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Powering Up gt gt 16 Power Up and Configuration Procedure Because Lamp On is the default state the lamp strikes when the luminaire is powered up for the first time When AC power is applied the luminaire immediately begins a calibration sequence that steps it through pan and tilt movements The internal color and beam mechanisms also move through a full range of motion After calibration the luminaire head either stops at its 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 it moves to its current DMX defined position when DMX data is present All internal mechanisms also move to their home or DMX defined positions Subsequently
77. y have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired For example by cracks deep scratches or coating breakdown WARNING Hot Exterior Surfaces The exterior surfaces of the luminaire can get very hot up to 170 C 338 F Do not touch any surface of the luminaire while it is operating Keep all combustible materials a minimum of 200 mm 8 inches away from the luminaire To maintain cooling fan operation after the lamp is doused keep the luminaire powered on for 5 minutes Wait an additional 5 minutes before touching the luminaire CAUTION Operating Environment Do not operate the luminaire when the ambient temperature exceeds 40 C 104 F Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches WARNING Approved Lamp Types Two lamps are specified for safe use in the VL3500 Wash Philips MSR Gold 1500 SA DE Philips MSR Gold 1500 SA 2 DE Installing any other type of lamp can be hazardous 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 11 VARIKLITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Installation Procedures Hanging the Luminaire The VL3500 Wash 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 ho
78. ys face brackets in same direction as shown AN WARNING Ensure that the bracket locking mechanism is fully seated after the bracket is installed on the luminaire Truss Hook Bracket Locking Mechanism Hole Face brackets same direction for all configurations Press up when installing or releasing Raised Mounting Button 8 lt Fit over buttons and slide forward to lock in place Locked Figure 2 3 Installing Brackets on Luminaire Enclosure 02 9686 0001 0 28 June 2007 13 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 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 15 Safety Cable Recommended for all hanging installations Top View and may be required by local codes Safety Cable included m N Loop at AE least once 2 18 457

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