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2. xiv 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 A TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction About SS exe e De ee ees ne 1 Additional Support and Documentation ss 1 0 2 Chapter 1 Description Features CV OO 5 Standard Be atures xcu E 5 Specific E6at res A mele tll e ene eer tr eec eee 5 Components VL2200 Series Spot Luminaire En 6 Menu 1215018 7 LED edo ettet ete ur e Ie EN 7 Chapter 2 Installation Power and Data Cabling Requirements lose 1 0 12 Data 0 13 Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers 14 Male Termination Connector ss 15 Female Termination Connector ss 15 Loopback Connector yl rente e ette e t or et t ek tees 15 Installation Procedures Installing Lamp u e ette Ced HH ER RR 16 Hanging the Luminaite iiie EE ei dist 17 Floor Mounting the Luminaire ss 20 Connecting Data and Power ss 20 Powering Up Power U p Pr ced te tint ai iia 21 Align Lamp for Peaked or Flat Field 22 SetDMXMode insti i 23 Addressing Program Starting Addres
3. 1 lt Lamp Power Up State L ON L OFF Y 2
4. Product Label ID Biwerend Bata ss Menu Display Main Power LED Indicators Switch pu ee La N j INO r N lt NS IS xO e zv NY UN ave ME Ke 2 N 2 b A bum T XTCOMP2 AC Input Cable Data In Pata Thru 6 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A DESCRIPTION COMPONENTS 1 Menu Display The Menu System Display is used to access the menu system which is a programmable set of commands used to address operate and test the luminaire The menu system is controlled by four buttons These buttons function as follows Changes a value or scrolls through menus Multi Segment Display Changes a value or scrolls through menus Displays the menu or if at first level the current address Selects the current menu option or enters current data value Refer to Chapter 4 Menu System for more detailed instructions regarding display orientation and operation LED Indicators The LED indicators report the status of power and data to the luminaire Indicates DC power is being supplied via AC Input when lit Indicates data is being transmitted when flashing gt x U Indicates data is being received when flashing fast when flashing in 2 sec heartbeat indicates luminaire is idle 0
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7. Value DMX z Seconds 96 Value DMX z Seconds 169 56 205 120 170 57 206 130 67 171 57 81 207 130 172 58 208 140 68 173 58 82 209 140 174 58 210 140 175 59 211 150 69 176 59 83 212 150 177 59 213 160 178 60 84 214 160 70 179 60 215 160 180 65 216 170 71 181 65 85 217 170 182 65 218 180 183 70 86 219 180 72 184 70 220 180 185 75 221 190 73 186 75 87 222 190 187 75 223 200 188 80 88 224 200 74 189 80 225 200 190 85 226 210 75 191 85 89 227 210 192 85 228 210 193 90 229 220 76 194 90 90 230 220 195 95 231 230 77 196 95 91 232 230 197 95 233 230 198 100 234 240 78 199 100 92 235 240 200 110 236 250 79 201 110 93 237 250 202 110 238 250 203 120 239 260 80 204 120 94 240 260 40 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 Table 3 9 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX z Seconds Value DMX z Seconds 241 270 248 290 95 242 270 249 300 243 270 98 250 300 244 280 251 310 96 245 280 99 252 310 246 290 253 310 97 247 290 254 310 100 255 Follows Cue Data 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 41 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 42 Control Channel Functions The following control actions must be accomplished with zero time transition or with timing disabled Discrete values must be used and not manual controls such as faders or encoders
8. Control Control Channel Value Channel For 3 Secs After Function BING or Greater 3 Secs Display On 1 1 4 0 Luminaire Reset 33 81 87 0 Lamp Off 66 165 171 0 Lamp On 99 249 255 0 To use control channel functions 1 Select an action to be sent 2 Set control channel value for desired action for example 84 for reset Hold value for 3 seconds Note A numerical keypad is required for sending values An encoder or fader does not allow for a snap value change which is required to affect the control functions 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 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A OPERATION UPDATING SOFTWARE 3 Updating Software Reprogramming Luminaires In some cases it may be necessary to reprogram the luminaire s with VL2000 Luminaire Software This process will require a Windows PC the Luminaire Programming Kit VL Part Number 28 9661 0054 and the Setupex exe program The Setupex exe program which contains the VL2000Download exe program is available on the VL2000 Download Installer Disk VL Part Number 87 7303 0004 or on the Vari Lite Series 2000 support webpage at www vari lite com connect to the Vari Lite homepage and follow links to Customer Support The Setupex exe is used to install the VL2000Download exe program The VL2000Download program easily trans
9. B1M1 Aux Board 1 Motor 1 Wheel 2 power not connected and WhI2 Wheel 2 wheel 2 aligned with sensor SAct Sensor Always Active Connect wheel 2 power at motor Wheel 2 not installed on motor shaft Install wheel 2 on motor shaft Wheel 2 not installed at correct height on motor shaft Fully seat wheel 2 as far down the motor shaft as possible 88 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING A Table 1 VL2200 Troubleshooting Guide Continued Error Display Description Possible Cause and Remedy B1M2 Dimm NoSn Aux Board 1 Motor 2 Dimmer Sensor Not Found Dimmer power not connected motor not moving Connect dimmer power at motor Dimmer sensor not connected Connect dimmer sensor Dimmer movement restricted or impeded Remove obstruction Dimmer sensor is faulty Replace dimmer sensor assembly Aux Board 1 is faulty Replace aux board B1M2 Dimm SAct Aux Board 1 Motor 2 Dimmer Sensor Always Active Dimmer power not connected and dimmer aligned with sensor Connect dimmer power at motor Dimmer blade not installed on motor shaft Install dimmer blade on motor shaft B1M3 Wh NoSn Aux Board 1 Motor 3 Wheel 1 Sensor Not Found Wheel 1 power not connected motor not moving Connect wheel 1 power at motor Wheel 1 sensor not connected Connect wheel 1 sensor Wheel 1 movement restricted or impeded Remove obstruction W
10. At master luminaire Menu Display press Menu Press Up Down arrows until FIXT Fixture appears Press Up Down arrows until Dnld Download appears Press Enter OK will be displayed Press Enter to accept wu Download will proceed Download will take 1 2 seconds of the following will occur 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 47 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Correct Trouble The receiving luminaire s green Rx LED will blink rapidly and its menu will display number of blocks received this number will vary depending on software version being downloaded This indicates that data is being sent from luminaire to luminaire However if display does not show blocks as they are received this indicates that the version being downloaded matches the one already installed or that the luminaire type does not match If the receiving luminaire s green Rx LED does not blink rapidly and its menu does not display blocks this indicates that no data is being received Check cable connections Loopback Connector etc and ensure ALL cabling is the 5 conductor type Note Without any data connected the normal standby cycle of the Rx LED is 2 sec on 2 sec off Note The number of blocks displayed will be less in a luminaire to luminaire download than in a PC to luminaire download for the same software version 8 Once download is complete luminaire will automa
11. M a n u a U s e r VL2200 Series Spot Luminaires 02 9673 0001 VARISKLITE Express yourself VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL VAREKLITEG Artisan VL20 and VLD are trademarks owned by Vari Lite Inc 201 Regal Row Dallas TX 75247 USA and are registered in the United States and other countries VL2000 VL2200 and the individual product designations VL2400 and the individual product designations Series 2000 Series 300 Virtuoso and the Vari Lite Asterisk are also trademarks owned by Vari Lite Inc VARIXLITEO products are protected by one or more of the following patents and other pending patent applications worldwide US Patents No 5 959 758 5 728 994 5 590 954 5 367 444 5 329 431 5 209 560 5 186 536 5 073 847 5 010 459 4 980 806 4 602 321 4 392 187 U S Design Patents No 366 712 359 574 Australia Patents No 703868 693691 683695 667109 657152 649264 646588 618559 586095 576400 575271 546433 Australia Design Reg No 126781 German Patents No DBP 69314122 0 69208615 3 69207692 1 69121029 2 3768727 1 3750201 8 3587270 5 3279888 1 3274291 6 DGM G9312884 DGM 9407689 8 European Patents No 0586049 FR GB 0547732 BE DK FR GB 0534710 BE FR GB 0474202 BE DK FR GB 0253082 BE FR GB 0253081 BE FR GB 0192882 BE FR GB 0140994 BE FR GB 0060068 BE FR GB France Design Reg No 335132 335147 Spain Pa
12. Current vs Voltage The following tables provide the luminaire s current draw at specific voltages Current is calculated with the lamp on and all motors sequencing Table 2 1 VL2201 Current vs Voltage Voltage 2 60Hz Current 90 0 8 2 100 0 7 1 110 0 6 3 120 0 5 8 130 0 5 3 140 0 4 8 180 0 3 8 190 0 3 5 200 0 3 3 210 0 3 2 220 0 3 1 230 0 2 9 240 0 2 8 250 0 2 7 Table 2 2 VL2202 Current vs Voltage Voltage 2 60Hz Current 90 0 11 8 100 0 10 6 110 0 9 5 120 0 8 5 130 0 7 9 140 0 7 2 180 0 5 5 190 0 5 2 200 0 4 9 210 0 4 7 220 0 4 5 230 0 4 3 240 0 4 1 250 0 3 9 12 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A INSTALLATION POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS 2 Data Cables The luminaire is equipped with two 5 pin XLR connectors for DATA IN and DATA THRU out applications DATA IN requires a 5 pin female XLR connector and DATA THRU requires a 5 pin male XLR connector When purchasing or constructing data cables it is important that not only the correct cable type be used but also quality cable to ensure a reliable DM X512 system Your cabling should meet the following USITT DMX specification requirements Suitable for use with EIA485 RS485 operation at 250k baud Characteristic impedance 85 150 ohms nominally 120 ohms Low capacitance Two twisted pairs Foil and braid shielded 24 AWG min
13. VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL DMX Mapping Color Gobo Wheels Table 3 1 DMX Map for Color Fixed Gobo Wheels Value DMX 0 255 Wheel Position Value DMX 0 255 iu 0 0 Open Frame 1 29 1 30 2 12 31 1 3 32 4 13 33 2 5 34 6 35 Full Frame 3 7 14 36 3 8 37 9 Half Frame 15 38 4 10 39 11 40 12 16 41 5 13 42 14 17 43 6 15 44 Half Frame 16 45 17 Full Frame 2 18 46 7 18 47 19 19 48 8 20 49 21 50 22 50 51 9 23 52 24 53 Full Frame 4 10 25 21 54 26 Half Frame 55 27 22 56 11 28 57 30 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A OPERATION DMX MAPPING 3 Table 3 1 DMX Map for Color Fixed Gobo Wheels Continued Value DMX 0 255 Wheel Position Value DMX 0 255 en 58 91 23 59 36 92 60 93 24 61 37 94 62 Half Frame 96 63 38 97 25 64 98 Half Frame 65 39 99 26 66 100 67 101 68 40 102 27 69 103 70 104 28 71 Full Frame 5 41 105 72 106 73 42 107 Full Frame 7 29 74 108 75 109 30 76 43 110 77 111 78 44 112 31 79 113 80 Half Frame 114 81 45 115 32 82 116 Half Frame 83 46 117 33 84 118 85 119 86 47 120 34 87 121 88 48 122 35 89 Full Frame 6 123 90 124 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 31 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 3 1 DMX Map for Color Fixe
14. Introduction About This Manual This manual provides necessary information regarding product safety installation operation and routine maintenance for VARI LITE VL2200 Series Spot Luminaires Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you to get the most out of your luminaire WARNING It is important to read ALL accompanying safety and installation A instructions to avoid damage to the product and potential injury to yourself or others Additional Support and Documentation A support webpage for the Series 2000 luminaires is available at www vari lite com connect to the Vari Lite homepage and follow the Customer Support link to the Series 2000 Support Center A service manual is available for extended maintenance of VL2200 Series Spot Luminaires This manual is available in both printed and electronic PDF formats m VL2200 Series Spot Luminaire Service Manual 02 9673 0010 Troubleshooting Component Replacement Illustrated Parts Breakdown Note Performing maintenance procedures contained in the VL2200 Series Spot Luminaire Service Manual may void the product warranty Refer to the Vari Lite Inc Limited Warranty card included in the shipping package for this VARI XLITEO product For more information on DM X512 systems refer to the following document available from United States Institute for Theatre Technology Inc USITT m Digital Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers amp Controllers plus AM
15. Press Up Down arrows until Stor appears Press Enter The number displayed is the cue number to be stored Press Enter to store cue Number will increase by one for next cue to be stored Repeat for remaining cues To delete a cue 4 Press Menu Press Up Down arrows until Cue appears Press Enter Press Up Down arrows until Del appears Press Enter The last cue number stored will be displayed and only the last cue will be deleted Press Enter to delete cue There is no undo function To play a cue 1 2 3 70 Press Menu Press Up Down arrows until Cue appears Press Enter Press Up Down arrows until PCue appears Press Enter This allows the stored cues to be selected by using Up Down arrows and then played by pressing Enter If there are no stored cues C will be displayed If there is one or more cues C xx will be displayed where xx is the cue number from 1 to 99 Only cues in one luminaire will play 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A MENU SYSTEM CUES AND SEQUENCES 4 To edit or modify a cue 1 Recall cue to be changed from PCue 2 Change luminaire data to desired levels using Man Manual Command functions 3 Press Up Down arrows until Cue appears Press Enter 4 Press Up Down arrows until Mod appears Press Enter The number displayed is the same as the selected cue 5 Press Enter and changes will be
16. covering while replacing Clean with glass cleaner and soft cloth if touched 4 Using fingers pull color filter out of Color Filter wheel Carrier Slot 5 Noting proper orientation of carrier slot insert new color filter into position and push fully into place 6 Re install bulkhead if applicable and re install removable cover Color Filter Wheel 96 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A Fixed Gobo Replacement A WARNING Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance Tools Screwdriver Phillips 2 Cotton gloves To remove and replace a fixed wheel gobo 1 Remove power from luminaire 2 At removable cover using 2 Phillips screwdriver turn two captive screws one quarter turn and remove cover It will remain attached by tether and lamp wires Bulkhead Captive Screw Color Gobo Link Captive Screws Iris Bulkhead Finger Access ___ Fixed Wheel Removable Cover BULK REP DWC 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 97 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL CAUTION Do not touch gobos with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing Clean with glass cleaner and soft cloth if required Note In some cases it is easier to slide bulkhead partially out of head assembly to access gobos To do this use 2 Phillips screwdriver to turn captive screw one quarter turn and slide bulkhead upward Disconne
17. however a maximum of 32 luminaires can be updated at once The transfer process can be used to download an earlier or later version of the VL2000 Luminaire Software to other connected luminaires of the same type 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 13 A loopback connector is required at the final luminaire in the link and a female termination connector is required at the master luminaire Refer to page 15 for more information regarding the construction of these connectors Transfer Procedure This procedure is used to transfer software versions between VL2000 series luminaires of the same type 1 At last luminaire in link install loopback connector into DATA THRU XLR connector 2 At master luminaire first luminaire in link install female termination connector into DATA IN XLR connector Master luminaire containing Luminaire 1 Luminaire 2 software version to download requiring update requiring update J uu NA 5 f I TA g 3 if 5 OO Y OO gt N Y OO Data Thru Data Thru Female Termination Connector Loopback Connector
18. these main functions there can be up to four additional sub functions levels 2 thru 5 making five total levels Controls Operation The menu system is controlled by four buttons These buttons function as follows Menu button Displays the menu or if at first level the current address Enter button Selects the current menu option or stores current data value Up arrow Scrolls menu options upward or increases current data value Down arrow Scrolls menu options downward or decreases current data value Up Increase Multi Segment Displa Down Decrease Displays the menu or if at first level the current address Selects the current menu option or stores current data value The arrows will have opposite functions if luminaire is hung upside down in a hanging orientation and the Display Direction Orientation is flipped Refer to Display Orientation on page 54 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 53 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL To enter the menu system first press Menu The functions displayed will be 1st level functions Scroll through the 1st level functions by pressing Up Down arrows Once the desired function appears in the display press Enter You are now at the 2nd level Once again press the Up Down arrows to scroll through 2nd level functions Press Enter to access 3rd level functions and so forth When the highest level for the f
19. 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 33 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Rotating Gobo Index Rotation Table 3 2 DMX Map for Rotating Gobo Index Rotation Value DMX 0 255 Wheel Position 0 84 0 215 Index Position 85 216 Fast Spin CW 86 90 217 232 Variable Rates 91 233 Slow Spin CW 92 234 237 Stop 93 238 Slow Spin CCW 94 99 239 254 Variable Rates 100 255 Fast Spin CCW Rotating Gobo Wheel Table 3 3 DMX Map for Rotating Gobo Wheel Value DMX 0 255 Action 0 0 Position 1 Open 20 51 Position 2 40 102 Position 3 60 153 Position 4 80 204 Position 5 100 255 Position 6 34 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 A OPERATION DMX MAPPING 3 Beam Control Beam lris Table 3 4 DMX Map for Beam Iris Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Closed 100 255 Open Edge Table 3 5 DMX Map for Edge Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Blooms In 100 255 Blooms Out Strobe Table 3 6 DMX Map for Strobe 9o 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 Zoom 02 9673 0001 A Table 3 7 DMX Map for Zoom Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Narrow 100 255 Wide 22 May 01 35 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Luminaire Timing Luminaire Timing Channel Information Timing channel control has been dev
20. In order to regain full control of the luminaire Move will need to be enabled after testing Note When setting the Move option to disable luminaires linked by a loopback connector will have pan and tilt disabled for all the luminaires that are linked A WARNING Backcap and adjustment knobs will be HOT during lamp operation Wear gloves and or use tools to prevent burns Lamp The Lamp option has been added to the test menu This option sets the lamp intensity to 100 adjusts the iris and edge to produce a hard edge See Align Lamp for Peaked or Flat Field on page 22 for instructions on lamp adjustment Pan Tilt are disabled while using the Lamp option and pan tilt settings will be restored upon exit of the Lamp feature Note When setting the Lamp option on luminaires linked by a loopback connector pan and tilt will be disabled for all the luminaires that are linked 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 73 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL To run tests Press Menu 2 Press Up Down arrows until TEST appears Press Enter 3 Use Up Down arrows to select a parameter to test Refer to Menu System Functions on page 60 for a complete list of test parameters which can be chosen 4 Press Enter to run test 5 Press Menu to stop test at any time 74 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A MENU SYSTEM SELF TESTS 4 Diagnostic Tests The following diagnostic tests are available in the test menu Ti
21. Note DMX Data must be disconnected before downloading to luminaires Do not merge with DMX signal 3 At Select Software to Download section of window select required luminaire software version to download by clicking its button or select Download All The buttons function as follows 44 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A OPERATION UPDATING SOFTWARE 3 Choice 1 7 VL220x 04 30 01 12 54 button downloads the specific software version to VL2200 series luminaires Software version is identified by the date and time MM DD YY HH MM Choice2 gt VL2402 05 01 01 14 36 button downloads the specific software version to VL2402 luminaires Software version is identified by the date and time MM DD YY HH MM Choices VL241x 05 01 01 11 06 button downloads the specific software version to VL2400 series luminaires Software version is identified by the date and time MM DD YY HH MM 4 Download All button is the equivalent of executing all of the specific 02 9673 0001 A software version buttons described above 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 VL2200 VL2400 and VL2402 luminaires are connected to the PC 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 specific software version to VL220x VL2402 or VL241x
22. P Tonly 65535 65535 0 lo o lo lo 255 255 0 7 7 P T only 45167 27000 255 35 35 255 0 lo 85 lo Jo 02 45167 27000 255 143 143 255 0 0 85 1 0 2 45167 27000 255 53 53 255 0 lo 85 lo Jo 02 45167 27000 255 179 179 255 0 0 85 0 255 0 3 45167 27000 255 71 71 255 0 0 85 lo lo lo 45167 27000 255 161 161 255 0 lo 85 lo lo lo 45167 27000 255 179 179 255 0 0 85 lo lo lo 45167 27000 255 53 53 255 0 lo 85 lo Jo 02 45167 27000 255 143 143 255 0 lo 85 lo lo lo 45167 27000 255 0 0 255 102 0 215 0 lo 0 2 45167 27000 255 0 0 255 102 216 215 128 0 8 45167 27000 255 0 0 255 102 0 215 255 0 0 2 45167 27000 255 0 0 255 102 255 215 128 0 0 3 76 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 MENU SYSTEM SELF TESTS 4 Table 4 4 Diagnostic Tests Continued Parameters Iris R time total time ALL2 45167 27000 255 0 0 255 153 107 215 128 0 0 2 cont 45167 27000 255 0 0 255 153 50 215 0 0 0 2 45167 27000 255 0 0 255 153 120 215 255 0 0 8 45167 27000 255 143 0 0 0 0 53 0 0 0 3 45167 27000 255 0 0 255 0 0 53 0 0 0 2 45167 27000 255 1 0 0 0 0 53 0 0 0 2 45167 27000 255 O 0 255 255 0 255 0 0 0 3 45167 27000 255 0 35 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 3 45167 27000 255 0 35 255 255 0 255 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 100 161
23. 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 communica tions Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful inter ference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense Declaration of Conformity We declare under our sole responsibility that this product complies with the relevant clauses of the following standards and harmonized documents Safety EN 60598 1 1997 Luminaire Safety Standard General Requirements EN 60598 2 17 1989 Specification for Luminaires for Stage and Studio Lighting EMC EN 55022A 1994 Radiated and Conducted Emissions EN 50082 1 1997 Generic Immunity Standard We certify that the product conforms to the protection requirements of council direc tives 73 23 EEC LVD and 89 336 EEC EMC 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A SAFETY NOTICE 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 pot
24. arc luminaire so that lamp will await manual command before striking Man Manual Com Accesses functions for controlling luminaire mechanisms and timing by mands entry of an absolute data value Mod Modify Cue Accepts cue number of cue to modify from cue list MODE DMX Mode Accesses functions for setting DMX mode to standard or enhanced 8 bit or 16 bit Modl Model Displays model number of luminaire For example 2413 VL2413 Move Move Enables and disables pan and tilt movement and auto correction MSEQ Master Sequence A sequence playback mode which will replay the cues from the master luminaire NoPg No Program Indicates that there is no software present in the luminaire OFF Off Turns off a function OK Okay Indicates that luminaire is ready to accept commands OK Okay Prompt for pressing Enter before an action is executed ON On Indefinitely Sets Menu Display to stay on until programmed otherwise DisP turns on a function or turns on a menu item P UP Lamp Power Up Accesses options for lamp power up on off or after calibration P T Pan Tilt Accesses pan and tilt options for DMX function system configuration and testing Specifies pan function for manual control Man or pan encoder for test Pan Pan ing Test PASS Test Pass Indicates that sensor test has passed PCue Play Cue Accesses cue list for play back of cues by number POWR Lamp Power Accesses function to turn lamp on or off PSEQ Play Sequence Plays bac
25. autom tica despu s que se ha enfriado dependiendo de la configuraci n del sistema de energ a de la l mpara L ON L OFF L encendida L apagada 2 La posici n de encendido es universal xii 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 A SAFETY NOTICE JAPANESE d LCC AN RE KK UV MAE HL FPE 1 VARI LITE Philps Osram HID
26. manual 3 Reemplaze los fusibles solamente con los del mismo tipo y especificaci n Tome nota de los requerimientos de distancia de materiales combustibles u objetos iluminados para las luminarias VARIXLITEO ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCION CONTINUA CONTRA CHOQUE ELECTRICO 1 Las luminarias VARIXLITEO est n dise adas solamente para lugares secos La exposici n a la lluvia o humedad pueden da ar la luminaria Desconecte la energ a antes de dar servicio a cualquier equipo de VARIXLITEO 3 El servicio debe ser realizado solamente por personal calificado 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 xi VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT 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 HID 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 da iadas y que su efectividad pudiera estar deteriorada Por ejemplo si tuvieran rajaduras o raspaduras profundas ADVERTENCIA 2 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 component
27. power is applied the luminaire will immediately begin a calibration sequence that steps it through full pan and tilt movements The internal color gobo and beam mechanisms will also move through a full range of motion After calibration the luminaire head will either stop 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 move to its current DMX defined position if DMX data is present All internal mechanisms also move to their home or DMX defined positions Subsequently depending on the luminaire s setting for Lamp Power Up State refer to Menu System Functions on page 60 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 To power up 1 At each luminaire apply power by switching power switch to I ON position Luminaire will automatically step through following procedure a If Lamp Power Up State is set to Lamp On lamp will strike ignite b Luminaire will cycle through calibration and stop at home position c If Lamp Power Up State is set to Cal On lamp will strike ignite at end of calibration sequence 02 9673 0001 A 22 Ma
28. saved To play cues as a sequence Press Menu 2 Press Up Down arrows until Cue appears Press Enter 3 Press Up Down arrows until PSEQ appears Press Enter and the sequence will play The active cue will be shown in the display Enter to start Menu to stop To change the follow time in a sequence The follow time is stored for each cue individually 1 Select cue to be changed from PCue 2 Go to Mod to modify active cue and press Enter to save the change 3 Set FLTM Follow Time to desired value refer to Set follow time between cues on page 70 To delete a sequence and all cues Press Menu 2 Press Up Down arrows until Cue appears Press Enter 3 Press Up Down arrows until DS EQ appears Press Enter 4 OK prompt will appear Press Enter to delete stored sequence 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 71 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Choose Sequence Mode MSEQ will replay the cues from the master luminaire ISEQ will play the cues from each individual luminaire if any In ISEQ if the number of cues is different it will only play as many as each luminaire has stored The follow time is taken from the master luminaire 1 Press Menu 2 Press Up Down arrows until Cue appears Press Enter 3 Press Up Down arrows until SEQ appears Press Enter 4 Press Up Down arrows to toggle between ISEQ and MSEQ Press Enter to sel
29. 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 4 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 regu une d formation thermique elle doit tre remplac 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 au
30. series luminaires Click to download all specific software versions Lists the specific versions of to connected luminaires software that have been downloaded E L2000 Luminaire Software Download Select PC serial port where cable is connected Transfer Dista Select a Bolsas Version button In begin transfer Selecting a Softwses Version indicates your soceplanoe of the lemm of the inia License 4 Tha Ta awnki cap protected by By malaling and virg ihe vL2000 Ihe puschaer the program remains Ps Shows current warn property of Van Lie Inc and thal a perponal koanta is granted E progress of download 22 May 01 45 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 4 Correct gt Trouble 7 gt Download will proceed One of the following will occur Luminaire s green Rx LED will blink rapidly and its menu will display number of blocks received this number will vary depending on software version being downloaded This indicates that data is being sent from PC to luminaire However if display does not show blocks as they are received this indicates that the version being downloaded matches the one already installed or that the luminaire type does not match If luminaire s green Rx LED does not blink rapidly and its menu does not display blocks this indicates that no data is being received Check cable connecti
31. 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 L ON LOFF system configuration setting 2 Burning position is Universal vi 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 A SICHERHEITSHINWEISE 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 WARNUNG weist auf m gliche K rperverletzung und Lebensbedrohung hin NACHSTEHEND FINDEN SIE ALLGEMEINE HINWEISE BER SICHER HEITSVORKEHRUNGEN GEGEN ELEKTROSCHOCK FEUER BERH HTE UV STRAHLUNG UND KORPERVERLETZUNGEN WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM FEUERSCHUTZ 1 VARI LITE Scheinwerfer sind ausschlie lich f r den Einsatz mit bestimmten Philips und Osram HID Lampen geeignet Achten Sie auf den Lampentyp MSR400 MSRS7SHR etc 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 die
32. wires CAUTION A Ensure lamp is seated straight in socket before re installing backcap Captive Knob Backcap Assembly Guide Rod Lamp ZX lo 5 Install lamp by pressing into socket Ensure lamp is fully seated in socket and parallel to guide rods Lamp can be damaged when inserted through reflector if not parallel to guide rods 6 Align guide rods in guide holes and slide backcap into head assembly Re tighten captive knob Note After installing a new lamp it is necessary to adjust the beam for optimum per formance This procedure is covered in Powering Up on page 21 16 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 2 Hanging the Luminaire The luminaire can be hung horizontally or vertically from any structure designed to work with the type of load created by this moving luminaire Two truss hook bracket assemblies provided are used to attach truss hooks or other mounting hardware as required Many compatible truss hooks are available from different manufacturers for your particular needs A minimum of one hook per truss hook bracket is required If mounting method does not use truss hooks two 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 A safety cable is recommended for all hangin
33. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 11207 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 64555 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 45167 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 45167 47677 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 65535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 78 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A MENU SYSTEM SELF TESTS 4 Table 4 4 Diagnostic Tests Continued Parameters Iris time total time Dim1 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Dim2 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 4 5 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 4 5 Dim3 45167 27000 255 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 45167 27000 128 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 45167 27000 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 45167 27000 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 45167 27000 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 45167 27000 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 45167 27000 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 45167 27000 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Str 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 255 3 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 4516
34. 2 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL This page intentionally blank 8 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 A CHAPTER 2 Installation Power and Data Cabling Requirements nstallation Procedures Powering Up Addressing 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 9 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL This page intentionally blank 10 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 A INSTALLATION POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS 2 Power and Data Cabling Requirements Power The luminaire requires standard AC power distribution from 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Three amps to twelve amps will be required depending on the AC supply voltage and product model 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 reference Wire Connection Green Yellow Ground Blue AC Neutral Brown AC Line nternational Harmonized Standard A WARNING DO NOT connect to three phase service in countries with 240 volt power For single phase power at 100 to 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 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 11 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL
35. 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 02 9673 0001A OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 Table 3 9 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX z Seconds 96 Value DMX z Seconds 28 71 18 38 97 28 72 18 98 29 73 19 39 99 29 29 74 19 100 29 75 20 101 30 30 76 20 40 102 30 77 20 103 30 78 21 104 31 31 79 21 41 105 31 80 21 106 32 81 22 42 107 32 32 82 22 108 32 83 23 109 33 29 74 19 43 110 33 75 20 111 34 30 76 20 44 112 34 77 20 113 34 78 21 114 35 31 79 21 45 115 35 80 21 116 36 81 22 46 117 36 32 82 22 118 36 83 23 119 37 33 84 23 47 120 37 85 23 121 38 86 24 48 122 38 34 87 24 123 38 88 25 160 53 35 89 25 63 161 53 90 25 162 54 91 26 64 163 54 36 92 26 164 54 93 27 165 55 37 94 27 65 166 55 95 27 167 56 96 28 66 168 56 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 39 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 3 9 Timing Channels Map Continued
36. 22 May 01 99 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 4 Locate end of coiled spring which is fitted under carrier tab Using hook and pick tool or small slotted screwdriver push end of spring from under tab until it is free Once free remove entire coiled spring Flat Locator Markers Flat side Orient flat side to flat side of carrier Free end of spring and then remove CAUTION Do not touch gobos with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing Clean with glass cleaner and soft cloth if required 5 Remove gobo 6 Aligning flat side correctly and orienting black side of gobo toward front lens install new gobo 7 Re install spring ensuring it is fully secured under carrier tabs 8 Re install removable cover 100 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A Cleaning Optical Lenses and Filters A WARNING Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance The front lens color filters and gobos may require cleaning after extended use A common glass cleaner can be used along with a soft lint free cloth to clean these components CAUTION Do not continuously rub filters or it may damage or remove the optical coating 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 101 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL This page intentionally blank 102 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A APPENDIX Ba Technical Specifi
37. 255 0 0 212 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 51 0 212 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 102 0 212 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 153 0 212 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 204 0 212 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 255 0 212 0 1 RG2 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 153 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 153 107 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 153 50 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 153 204 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 153 255 0 0 3 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 153 175 0 0 2 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 153 216 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 153 232 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 153 230 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 153 234 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 153 240 0 0 4 Irs1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 0 0 30 0 1 Irs2 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 4 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 0 0 30 4 4 EDG1 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 0 0 255 0 1 EDG2 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 7 7 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 0 0 255 7 7 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A MENU SYSTEM SELF TESTS 4 Table 4 4 Diagnostic Tests Continued Parameters Iris time total time Zm 1 45167 27000 0 0 17 0 0 0 85 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 17 0 0 0 85 255 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 17 0 0 0 85 0 0 7 7 45167 27000 0 0 17 0 0 0 85 255 0 7 7 Zm 3 45167 27000 0 0 17 0 0 0 85 0 0 0 3 45167 27000 0 0 17 10 0 0 85 128 O 0 2 45167 27000 0 0 17 0 0 0 85 0 0 0 2 451
38. 255 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 3 45167 27000 200 216 161 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 3 45167 27000 100 1 216 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 3 45167 27000 200 255 1 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 2 PT 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 65535 65535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 PT 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 717 65535 65535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 Pani 0 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 65535 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 Pan2 0 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 5 6 5 65535 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 5 6 5 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 77 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 4 4 Diagnostic Tests Continued Parameters Iris time total time Pan3 33511 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 22227 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 35511 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 22227 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 44423 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 39401 54957 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 44423 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 34901 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 65535 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 TIt1 45167 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 45167 65535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 TIt2 45167 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 4 5 45167 65535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 4 5 TIt3 45167 32767 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 45167 11207 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 7 0 0 0 0
39. 45167 27000 0 0 71 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 89 1255 0 0 85 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 107 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 125 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 143 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 161 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 179 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 197 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 216 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 1 65 45167 27000 0 0 179 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 255 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 1 9 FG 2 45167 27000 0 0 255 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 1 9 45167 27000 0 0 35 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 161 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 1 FG 45167 27000 0 0 125 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 71 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 197 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 107 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 89 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 179 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 0 4 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 81 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 82 Table 4 4 Diagnostic Tests Continued Parameters Iris time total time RG 1 45167 27000 0 0 0
40. 6 Error Messages ae ae 0 e iere 57 Mapping Menu System OVetrVie W saisis ee ere eget inei ab ee Hi eit te ins sn 59 Menu System Functions 60 Function Definitions u u eee tee aee da tite ee e ette een 64 xvi 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 A TABLE OF CONTENTS Cues and Sequences OVEIVI EET 68 Nin PLAN M EE 68 Playback RH 68 Hardware 68 Cue Operations ii eee D U Ein nl 69 Self Tests Running Parameter Tests an nennen Rn 73 Move Dts ble ierit pet ree e daa s 73 Tea 73 Diagnostic LESS e deae et tee ec b det estes 75 Test Descriptions nite ee eei 75 Appendix A Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Protecting Your Walras 87 Troubleshooting Guide iare ida t ie 88 Routine Maintenance Lamp Replacement nie te Eee e teet 93 Color Filter Replacement iii eee deeem ite eee Day 95 Fixed Gobo Replacements ise i tpe ted Ba 97 Rotating Gobo Replacement ss 99 101 Appendix B Technical Specifications Mechanical s nn rear EE EE 103 Optical itc aida et EE 104 Operational nailon iii sees 104 PhotOtfnetri6 emnes 105 Appendix C Accessories 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 xvii VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL This page intentionally blank xviii 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 A INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS MANUAL
41. 67 27000 0 0 17 0 0 0 85 255 0 0 3 45167 27000 0 0 17 0 0 0 85 128 0 0 2 45167 27000 0 0 17 0 0 0 85 255 0 0 3 Pan and Tilt values are 16 bit DMX and will be different from the values in the Man control display 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 83 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL This page intentionally blank 84 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A APPENDIX A Troubleshooting and Maintenance This appendix provides instructions for troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance which may be necessary during the life of the luminaire Troubleshooting Routine Maintenance WARNING All maintenance procedures are to be performed with power removed from the luminaire Never open removable cover while lamp is in operation 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 85 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL This page intentionally blank 86 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING A Troubleshooting Protecting Your Warranty When performing procedures outlined in the Troubleshooting Guide on page 88 observe the following guidelines in order for your luminaire to remain covered by the Vari Lite Limited Warranty included in product shipping container 1 The luminaire enclosure yoke and head covers can be removed to check for loose connectors or obvious signs of wiring component subassembl
42. 7 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 255 3 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 79 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 4 4 Diagnostic Tests Continued Parameters Iris time total time Cwl1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 17 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 35 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 53 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 71 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 89 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 107 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 125 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 143 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 161 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 179 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 197 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 216 0 0 0 1 65 45167 27000 0 179 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 255 0 0 0 1 9 Cwl2 45167 27000 0 255 0 0 0 1 9 45167 27000 0 35 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 1 Cwl3 45167 27000 0 125 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 71 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 197 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 107 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 89 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 179 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 80 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A MENU SYSTEM SELF TESTS 4 Table 4 4 Diagnostic Tests Continued Parameters Iris time total time FG 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 17 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 35 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 53 255 0 0 85 0 0 0 1
43. ANGLE DIAMETER ANGLE DIAMETER degrees TN degrees TN NFOV 297 000 15 0 263 18 5 326 MFOV 104 000 25 0 443 30 5 045 WFOV 50 000 34 5 621 42 5 Multiply throw distance by Tn to determine coverage To calculate Illuminance I at a specific distance D ed 2 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 105 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL This page intentionally blank 106 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A APPENDIX G Accessories The following optional items can be ordered directly from Vari Lite Please order by Vari Lite part number Vari Lite Part No 20 9625 0132 Accessory Plastic Road Case Two Hole 22 9620 0194 99 Series 200 Safety Cable 23 9623 0177 DMX Termination Male Connector Assembly 25 9661 0056 Loopback Connector Assembly 25 9661 0057 DMX Termination Female Connector Assembly 28 9661 054 Luminaire Programming XLR5 Kit 55 6841 0001 Mega Claw Truss Hook 2 Round 55 6840 0001 Mega Clamp Truss Hook Round and Square 71 2528 0400 400 Watt Short Arc Lamp VL2201 71 2528 0700 700 Watt Short Arc Lamp VL2202 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL This page intentionally blank 108 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 A Returning Parts for Service Obtaining RMA Number and Returning Parts 1 Contact Service Center 2 Request Return
44. C ON On after Calibration LHrs Lamp Hours Used XXXX Cumulative of Operation Hours Not editable Strk of Lamp Strikes XXXX of Strikes not editable RHrs Reset Lamp Hour OK and Lamp Strike Counters P T Pan and Tilt Options Move Position Recovery Enab Enable Dis Disable DDir Display Orientation Auto default W 11 DisP Display Illumination 30s OFF in 30 seconds 5M OFF in 5 minutes default 10M OFF in 10 minutes ON ON indefinitely RDef Reset Default Values OK DMX MODE 8 Standard 8 bit DMX Mode 16 Standard 16 bit default gno Dala E 8 Enhanced 8 bit E16 Enhanced 16 bit DATA cXXX DMX Channel XXXX Data P T Pan Tilt Options SWAP Swap Pan amp Tilt ON OFF default InvP nvert Pan ON OFF default InvT nvert Tilt ON OFF default 60 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A MENU SYSTEM MAPPING 4 Table 2 Menu System Functions Continued cue ID in list 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel Fixt STAT Status Error Display Scrolls error messages or displays OK Cal Recalibrate OK Modl Luminaire Model Type XXXX Model Type Lid Luminaire ID XXXX Luminaire ID XXXX Luminaire ID Number Page 1 Number Page 2 Ver Version XX XX Version Page 1 XX XX Version Page 2 FHrs Fixture Hours On XXXX Hours Dnld Download Program to OK Luminaires Man Pan Pan Motor XXXX Data Manual Tilt Tilt Motor XXXX Data Whl1 Wh
45. FE 24 High Temp 200 Plenum cable 89696 2 100 PTFE 22 High Temp 200 Plenum cable 89729 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp 200 Plenum cable 89855 2 100 PTFE 22 High Temp 200 Plenum cable 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 105 thane and Portable PC224T 2 110 PVC 22 UL2464 105 PC226T 3 110 PVC 22 UL2464 Characteristic Impedance 14 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A 02 9673 0001 A INSTALLATION POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS 2 Male Termination Connector A male XLR termination connector is required across and data lines at the final luminaire or device in a data link To construct your own connector you will need the following components 5 male XLR connector AW 5 120 ohm resistor BACK 5 1 VIEW 4 2 3 Solder resistor across pins 2 amp 8 Note A male termination connector is available as an accessory from Vari Lite See Accessories on page 107 Female Termination Connector When transferring software versions from luminaire to luminaire a female XLR termination connector is required at the master luminaire To construct your own connector you will need the following components 5 female XLR connector Two 1 4W 5 120 ohm resistors Solder resistor across pins 2 8 3 and 4 8 5 Note A femal
46. Material Authorization RMA number 3 If returning VL2000 Series Color Gobo Bulkheads remove color and gobo wheel hubs Do not remove glass color discs from VL2402 subassemblies 4 Package all parts being shipped Please take great care in packing your items for return Wrap all subassemblies and loose parts in bubble wrap or specialty packing material 1f required before shipping 5 Hill in the form below and pack in box with parts 6 Return parts and form to the following address Vari Lite Inc RMA 201 Regal Row Dallas TX 75247 RMA Number Customer Name Equipment Type Assembly Project Symptoms Suspected Fault Comments For Office Use Only Technician Date Reported Repaired Logged Fixture Serial Number Repairs Completed
47. Play Sequence command The cue follow time FLTM is taken from the luminaire that is running the sequence it is possible to view the follow time of each cue by playing the cue PCUE and then viewing the cue follow time FLTM A playback sequence can be set to start automatically after power up by setting the Auto AutoPlay feature to ON Note Up to 32 luminaires can be linked together to run a sequence if they are data linked together Refer to Connecting Data and Power on page 20 Hardware Requirements Data cables used in the multi luminaire playback feature 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 13 Note A loopback connector is required at the final luminaire in the link and a female termination connector is required at the master luminaire Refer to page 15 for more information regarding the construction of these connectors 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A MENU SYSTEM CUES AND SEQUENCES 4 Cue Operations The following section provides instructions for performing cue sequence and playback operations Note The Mod Del PCue PSEQ commands will all display if no cues have been stored Note After 10 seconds of inactivity at the display it will change to the default state showing the address To use the menus The data stored by the luminaire is last takes precedence This means th
48. SEQ ON MSEQ 30s Auto OFF RDef OK ON Test r MOVE 8 DMX MODE 8 L Enab 16 ALL ALL1 ALL2 E8 PT1 PT2 Pan1 Pan2 Pan3 TIt1 TIt2 TIt3 46 Dimm Dim1 Dim2 Dim3 Str Cwhl Cwl1 Cwl2 Cwl3 DATA data FGob FG 1 FG 2 FG 3 PT SWAP ON RGob RG1 RG 2 OFF Iis Irst Irs2 InP ON L EDGE EDG1 EDG2 OFF Zoom Zm 1 Zm 2 Zm 3 InvT ON LAMP OFF Ener Pan value Tilt value Sens Pan STST Fixt STAT scrolls errors or displays OK Tilt STST Cal ok Whli STST Mod model L WhI2 STST Lld pg 1 pg 2 Dimm STST Ver pg 1 pg 2 Gobo STST FHrs pg 1 pg 2 Ind STST Dnd ok DISP Lights all segments 22 May 01 59 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Menu System Functions Table 2 Menu System Functions 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel Addr DMX DMX Address XXX Address value Address VIRT Virtuoso Address XXXX Address value CFG LAMP Lamp Options POWR Lamp Power ON default System OFF Configuration P UP Lamp Power up State L ON Lamp On default LOFF Lamp Off
49. TE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 58 Table 1 Error Messages Display Message PAN NO SENS Pan Sensor Not Found PAN SENS ACTV Pan Sensor Always Active SRCH FOR BRD1 Attempting to communicate with Board 1 SRCH FOR BRD2 Attempting to communicate with Board 2 TILT ENCR FAIL Tilt Encoder Failure TILT NO SENS Tilt Sensor Not Found TILT SENS ACTV Tilt Sensor Always Active WAIT Retrieving Current Status WRNG SW PROG Wrong Software Program 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 A MENU SYSTEM MAPPING 4 Mapping Menu System Overview The following is a graphic representation of the entire menu system 02 9673 0001 A Man Pan value EE DMX value Tilt value TS WhIl1 value VIRT value Whl2 Iris value CFG LAMP POWR ON Eme rcd OFF Strb value ns Gobo value IndX value PUP LON Edge value LOFF Zoom value CON Time r ITim value LHrs of hours Ein valje F value Strk of Strikes BTim value L RHrs OK P T Move Enab Cue FLTM value Dis Stor Ee cue Mod 6 cue DDir Auto Del _ cue UU PCue CXX cue 1 PSEQ Enter start L ScXX DisP Menu stop 8 9M DSEQ OK 10M SEQ I
50. X 192 Analog Multiplex Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers amp Controllers A copy of Recommended Practice for DMX512 is included USITT Inc Suite 5A 10 West 19th St New York NY 10011 4206 USA Tel 212 924 9088 Fax 212 924 9343 www usitt org 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 1 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Text Conventions The following styles and meanings are used throughout this manual Button Front panel button Example Press Menu Up Down arrows Press either Up or Down arrow button at Menu Display MENU Menu Display read out Example Press Up Down arrows until CFG Configuration appears 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 A CHAPTER 1 Description Features Components 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL This page intentionally blank 4 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 A DESCRIPTION FEATURES 1 Features Overview The VL2200 series spot luminaire is available in two different configurations VL2201 luminaire and VL2202 luminaire The model number can be found next to the power switch Standard Features All VL2200 series spot luminaires have the following standard features Variable beam focus to soften the edges of gobos or spots and enable gobo morphing Full field dimmer to allow smooth timed fades and fast blackouts A mechanical iris which provides con
51. an Test Pan3 Pan Test Titi Min Max Fast Tilt Test TIt2 Min Max Slow Tilt Test TIt3 Tilt Test Dimm Dimmer Strobe Dim1 Min Max Dimmer Test Dim2 Min Max Dimmer Test Dim3 Dimmer Test Str Strobe Test Cwhl Color Wheel Cwl1 Color Wheel Test CwI2 Color Wheel Test Cwl3 Color Wheel Test FGob Fixed Gobo Wheel FG 1 Fixed Gobo Wheel Test FG 2 Fixed Gobo Wheel Test FG 3 Fixed Gobo Wheel Test RGob Rotating Gobo Wheel RG 1 Rotating Gobo Wheel Test RG 2 Rotating Gobo Wheel Test Iris ris Irs1 Iris Test Irs2 Iris Test EDGE Egde EDG1 Edge Test EDG2 Edge Test Zoom Zoom Zm 1 Zoom Test Zm 2 Zoom Test Zm 3 Zoom Test LAMP Lamp RTST Press Menu to stop tests Encr Encoders Pan Pan Encoder XXXX Data Tilt Tilt Encoder XXXX Data 62 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A MENU SYSTEM MAPPING 4 Table 2 Menu System Functions Continued 1st Level 2nd Level Test cont Sens Sensors 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel Pan EOT Sensor STST Sensor Test in PASS Progress Tilt EOT Sensor STST Sensor Test in PASS Progress FAIL WhI1 Wheel 7 EOT Sensor STST Sensor Test in PASS Progress FAIL Whl2 Wheel 2 EOT Sensor STST Sensor Test in PASS Progress FAIL Dimm Di
52. cations Mechanical Intensity Control Full field dimming designed for both smooth timed fades and strobe effects Color Fixed Gobo Wheels Two 12 position wheels each providing 11 easily loaded positions and 1 open for user selectable color and gobo choices Rotating Gobo Wheel Six position rotating gobo wheel with five rotatable indexable gobo positions and one open position Zoom Optics Zoom angle of 2 8 to one Continuously variable field angle from 13 to 35 VL2201 or 19 to 43 VL2202 M Programmable over a timed range of 2 seconds to 20 minutes Edge and Pattern Focus Variable beam focus to soften edges of gobos or spots Beam Size A mechanical iris provides continuous beam size control for both rapid changes and smooth timed beam angle changes in addition to the zoom optics Pan Tilt Smooth time controlled continuous motion by way of a three phase stepper motor system Range Pan 540 Tilt 270 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 103 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 104 Pan Tilt Accuracy 0 3 resolution Weight 49 5 lbs 22 5 kg VL2201 50 lbs 22 7 kg VL2202 Spacing Refer to illustration on page 19 Optical Source 400 Watt Short Arc Lamp 5500 K 75CRI VL2201 700 Watt Short Arc Lamp 5600 K SOCRI VL2202TM Reflector Precision glass reflector with dichroic cold mirror coating Peak field design VL2201 TM Flat field design VL2202 Operati
53. cluded 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 or customerservice O vlint com and request a Return Material Authorization RMA for warranty service You 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 The form at the end of this manual should be completed and included with the product when shipping Once you obtain the RMA pack the product in its original packing material along with a copy of your invoice if available the completed service form and write the RMA number legibly on or near the shipping address label Return the unit freight prepaid to Vari Lite Inc 201 Regal Row Dallas TX 75247 Attention Warranty Service As stated in the warranty it is required that the shipment be insured and FOB our service center 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 iii VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL FCC C Compliance Notice 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
54. ct motor connections as necessary 3 Rotate wheel until required gobo is accessible at finger access cutout Finger Access _Cutout CAUTION Do not touch gobos with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing Clean with glass cleaner and soft cloth if required 4 Using fingers pull gobo out of Gobo _ wheel Carrier Slot 5 Noting proper orientation of carrier slot and orienting black side of gobo toward front lens insert new gobo into position and push fully into place 6 Re install bulkhead if applicable and re install removable cover 98 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A Rotating Gobo Replacement A WARNING Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance Tools Screwdriver Phillips 2 Hook and Pick tool or small slotted screwdriver Cotton gloves To remove and replace a rotating gobo 1 Remove power from luminaire 2 At removable cover using 2 Phillips screwdriver turn two captive screws one quarter turn and remove cover It will remain attached by tether and lamp wires Captive Screws Rotating Gobo Wheel Removable Cover IUI KRFP2 0WG CAUTION Do not touch gobos with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing Clean with glass cleaner and soft cloth if required Step 3 At rotating gobo wheel rotate until required gobo filter is accessible 02 9673 0001 A
55. d Gobo Wheels Continued Value DMX 0 255 Wheel Position Value DMX 0 255 Rues 49 125 Full Frame 8 62 158 126 159 127 160 50 128 63 161 Full Frame 10 129 162 51 130 64 163 131 164 132 165 52 133 65 166 134 Half Frame 167 53 135 66 168 136 169 137 170 Half Frame 54 138 67 171 139 172 55 140 68 173 141 174 142 175 56 143 Full Frame 9 69 176 144 177 57 145 178 146 70 179 Full Frame 11 147 180 58 148 71 181 149 182 59 150 183 151 72 184 152 Half Frame 185 60 153 73 186 154 187 155 188 Half Frame 61 156 74 189 157 190 32 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 A OPERATION DMX MAPPING 3 Table 3 1 DMX Map for Color Fixed Gobo Wheels Continued Value DMX 0 255 Wheel Position Value DMX 0 255 en a5 88 224 192 225 Spin M CCW 193 226 76 194 89 227 195 228 77 196 229 197 Full Frame 12 90 230 198 231 78 199 91 232 200 233 Spin S CCW 79 201 234 Stop 202 92 235 Stop 203 236 Stop 80 204 93 237 Spin S CW 205 238 206 Half Frame 239 81 207 94 240 208 241 82 209 95 242 210 243 211 244 83 212 96 245 213 246 Spin M CW 84 214 97 247 215 248 216 Spin F CCW 249 85 217 98 250 218 251 86 219 99 252 220 253 221 254 87 222 100 255 Spin F CW 223 02
56. d to strike after repeated STRK Lamp Strike Failure attempts FAIL Replace lamp Main board pan tilt connector J9 disconnected Connect main board pan tilt connector J9 Pan motor disconnected Connect pan motor power PAN ENCR Pan Encoder Failure FAIL Encoder faulty Replace pan end of travel encoder sensor assembly EOT flag attached to large pulley is not engaging the EOT sensor Ensure flag is attached to the large pulley PAN Ensure that flag passes through NO Pan Sensor Not Found the sensor at a depth sufficient SENS to engage the sensor beam Pan belt disconnected extremely loose or not installed properly Properly install belt between pan motor and large pulley 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 91 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 1 VL2200 Troubleshooting Guide Continued Error Display Description Possible Cause and Remedy PAN SENS ACTV Pan Sensor Always Active Main board pan tilt connector J9 disconnected Connect main board pan tilt connector J9 End of travel sensor connector J2 disconnected Connect end of travel sensor connector J2 SRCH FOR BRD1 BRD2 Searching for Board 1 or 2 Attmepting to communicate with Board 1 or Board 2 System will return either OK or an error code TILT ENCR FAIL Tilt Encoder Failure Main board pan tilt connector J9 disconnected Connect main board panttilt connector J9 T
57. e This procedure will install the VL2000Download exe program onto the PC and then allow you to reprogram the luminaires Note If running Windows NT or Windows 2000 you must be working from an account in the Administrators group to install the VL2000Download program onto the computer Install VL2000Download exe program using Programming Disk Insert VL2000 Download Installer Disk VL Part Number 87 7303 0004 into appropriate drive 2 Run Setupex exe 3 A confirmation window will appear Click Yes to proceed with installation Installation process will begin VL2000Download exe program will be installed onto PC and an Icon will be added to Desktop and Start menu Programs list Install VL2000Download exe program from Vari Lite VL2000 support webpage 1 From PC that will be used to operate software connect to Vari Lite VL2000 support webpage at www vari lite com connect to the Vari Lite homepage and follow the VL2000 link 2 Follow instructions provided on webpage to install program Update luminaire software 1 Run VL2000Download exe program by double clicking its desktop Icon selecting from Start menu Programs list or by selecting from C Program Files Vari Lite VL2000Download directory VL2000 Luminaire Software Download window will open 2 At Select Comm Port section of window select serial Comm Port Comm Port 1 Comm Port 2 Comm Port 3 or Comm Port 4 where Serial Straight Thru Cable is connected
58. e 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 4 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 blofen 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 muB diese ausgetauscht werden WARNUNG HF INTERFERENZ 1 Es handelt sich um ein Produkt der Klasse A In einer Wohnumgebung kann das Produkt Hochfrequenzst 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 Lampeneinschaltungsstatus L ON LOFF 2 Die Brennposition
59. e last command received by the luminaire will be the basis of the cue to be stored To clear all input data and timing values from previous tests or cues cycle power to the luminaire with DMX data cables disconnected This will reset parameter s data and timing values to defaults Set position Press Menu 2 Press Up Down arrows until Man appears Press Enter 3 Press Up Down arrows until desired parameter appears Press Enter 4 Press Up Down arrows to adjust value The values wrap from 0 to 255 in either direction Pan and Tilt values operate in a range of 0 4095 and wrap also Press Enter to set value 5 Parameter timing can be set using the Time sub functions This allows timing to be added to Intensity Pan amp Tilt Color and Beam parameters 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 69 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Set follow time between cues The following procedure is used to set the follow time between each cue The value can be different for each cue The range is 0 0 to 365 9 seconds 1 2 3 4 Press Menu Press Up Down arrows until Cue appears Press Enter Press Up Down arrows until FLTM appears Press Enter Press Up Down arrows to set value Once the value is set press Enter button The display will return to FLTM To store a cue 1 2 3 4 5 Press Menu Press Up Down arrows until Cue appears Press Enter
60. e termination connector is available as an accessory from Vari Lite See Accessories on page 107 Loopback Connector When transferring software versions from luminaire to luminaire a loopback connector is required at the final luminaire in the data link To construct your own connector you will need the following components 5 pin male XLR connector Two small segments of 22AWG wire BACK 5 VIEW 4 2 3 Solder wires across pins 2 amp 4 and 3 amp 5 Note A loopback connector is available as an accessory from Vari Lite See Acces sories on page 107 22 May 01 15 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Installation Procedures Installing Lamp In the event the lamp was packed separately during shipment it will be necessary to install in the luminaire before use CAUTION Wear cotton gloves or other covering while installing lamp Touching lamp glass with bare fingers will leave oil and may cause the lamp to explode or reduce lamp life If touched use alcohol and cotton cloth to thoroughly clean glass portion of lamp A WARNING Ensure that power is removed from luminaire when installing lamp To install lamp Ensure power is removed from luminaire 2 Remove lamp from shipping box cm en 3 At backcap using slotted screwdriver or fingers turn captive knob until loose 4 Slide backcap away from head assembly it will remain attached by tether and lamp
61. ect mode To make a sequence AutoPlay at power up Press Menu 2 Press Up Down arrows until Cue appears Press Enter 3 Press Up Down arrows until Auto appears Press Enter 4 Use Up Down arrows to toggle between OFF the default and ON Press Enter to select the mode To store cues from a console 1 Clear memory by deleting cues or sequence if required 2 Recall cue at the console 3 From Cue menu set FLTM then at Stor store cue If each luminaire has separate data then store each cue into each luminaire The sequence mode to use in this case would be ISEQ 72 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A 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 loopback connector is required at the final luminaire in the link and a female termination connector is required at the master luminaire Refer to page 15 for more information regarding the construction of these connectors For complete details and values for each test refer to Diagnostic Tests on page 75 Note After 10 seconds of inactivity the menu display will change to the default state showing the address Move Disable The Move option has been added to the test menu This allows for pan tilt functions to be disabled so that the luminaire can be placed in any position for testing without movement occurring
62. eel 1 Color XXX Data WhI2 Wheel 2 Gobo XXX Data lris ris XXX Data Dimm Dimmer XXX Data Strb Strobe XXX Data Gobo Rotating Gobo Select XXX Data Indx Rotating Gobo Index XXX Data Edge Edge XXX Data Zoom Zoom XXX Data Time Timing Data ITim Dimmer Intensity Time XXX X Data FTim Focus Time XXX X Data CTim Color Time XXX X Data BTim Beam Time XXX X Data Cue FLTM Follow Time XXX X Data Cue Stor Store Cue XX Cue to Store Processing Not editable given next Mod Modify Cue XX List of Cues Del Delete Cue XX Cue to Delete Not editable given last cue ID in list PCue Play Cue XX List of Cues PSEQ Play Sequence Press Enter to start Press Menu to stop DSEQ Delete Sequence OK SEQ Sequence Playback Mode ISEQ Individual Sequence default MSEQ Master Sequence Auto Autoplay at Power Up OFF default ON Refer to Error Messages on page 57 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 61 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 2 Menu System Functions Continued 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel Test System Test MOVE Par Tilt Control Dis Disable Enab Enable ALL Test All Motors ALL1 All Synchronized Test ALL2 All Test P T Pan Tilt PT 1 Min Max Fast Pan TIit test PT 2 Min Max SlowPan Tilt test Pan1 Min Max Fast Pan Test Pan2 Min Max Slow P
63. eens 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 personal injury and or fire from broken lamp particles being discharged 4 Wear eye protection when relamping 5 Appropriate safety equipment gloves eye protection should be used when handling damaged lamps 6 Iflamp 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
64. either their architecture or their profiles For more information see Luminaire Timing Channel Information on page 36 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 23 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Addressing Program Starting Address The address setting for DMX console or Virtuoso console controlled systems is entered using the Menu Display Refer to Chapter 4 Menu System for detailed instructions The luminaire retains the DMX and Virtuoso addresses that are stored even if power is removed Note Refer to your console operating instructions for specific information regarding its addressing requirements Program a DMX or Virtuoso starting address Press Menu 2 Press Up Down arrows until ADDR Address appears Press Enter 3 Press Up Down arrows to access DMX DMX console control or VIRT Virtuoso console control Press Enter 4 Press Up Down arrows to enter starting address 5 Press Enter to set Program Starting Address Without Calibrating the 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 24 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A CHAPTER 3 Opera
65. eloped to improve the timed moves of certain groups of parameters We provide 3 timing channels one for Focus Pan and Tilt one for color parameters and one for beam parameters Timing channels support time values of up to six minutes A timing value of zero is full speed A time value of 100 or 255 in DMX causes the associated parameter s to follow cue fade time console time rather than the timing channel 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 1 Create the cue including color gobo edge diffusion etc 2 Decide which fixtures and which parameter groups will use timing chan nels Timing channels work only if all channels affected by the timing channel are in the same part of the cue 3 Assign a value to the particular timing channel s you wish to use for timing information see chart on next page 4 Create a part cue containing only the attributes chosen and their associated timing channels Store this part cue with a fade time of zero seconds 5 Store the rest of the cue using console timing Note Avoid changing timing channel values in a fading cue This can cause unex pected 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
66. ential injury or death to persons GENERAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO PROTECTION AGAINST ELEC TRICAL SHOCK FIRE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE UV RADIATION AND INJURY TO PERSONS CAN BE FOUND BELOW WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE 1 VARIXLITEO luminaires have been designed for use only with certain Philips and Osram HID lamps Note lamp type MSR400 MSR575HR etc before replacing lamps 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 Replace fuses with same type and rating only Note distance requirement from combustible materials or illuminated objects for VARI LITE 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 Disconnect power before servicing any VARI LITE equipment 3 Servicing to be performed by qualified personnel only 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 V VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION 1 Many VARI LITE luminaires use an HID type 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 scr
67. es qu avec ceux du m me type ayant les m mes caract ristiques V rifier la distance respecter entre les mat riaux combustibles ou les objets illumin s et les luminaires VARIXLITEO AVERTISSEMENT DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROT GER CONTRE LES D CHARGES LECTRIQUES 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 D brancher l appareil avant de proc der la r vision de tout mat riel VARI LITE 3 Les r visions doivent tre effectu es uniquement par des personnes qualifi es 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 ix VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL AVERTISSEMENT DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTEGER CONTRE UNE EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX RAYONS UV 1 Plusieurs luminaires VARIXLITEO utilisent une lampe de type HID 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 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 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
68. es 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 radiointerferencia 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
69. fers new versions of VL2000 Luminaire Software to any luminaires connected to the PC The software contains operating software for the VL2000 Master Board Note Up to 32 luminaires can be programmed at the same time if they are data linked together Refer to Connecting Data and Power on page 20 Programming more than 32 luminaires will require programming in batches of 32 or less 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 6 Ft RJ45 to 5 Pin Female XLR Cable 25 9661 0055 Computer System Requirements PC computer running Windows 95 98 Windows NT 4 0 or higher or Windows 2000 Program is not compatible with Macintosh computers Serial communication port RS 232 only USB not supported Hardware Setup Procedure 1 Assemble cable components included in Luminaire Programming Kit by connecting Serial Straight Thru Cable and RJ45 to XLR cable to Interface Converter Interface Converter Luminaire Serial Straight RJ45 to XLR Cable j DMX In Thru Cable Ces PC 2 Connect Serial Straight Thru cable to serial Comm Port of PC and connect RJ45 to XLR cable to DMX In connector of luminaire 3 Apply power to PC and luminaire s 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 43 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Install and Reprogramming Procedur
70. g installations and may be required by local codes Install mounting hardware and brackets 1 Install truss hooks on two provided truss hook brackets as required N ___ Mega Claw Truss Hook Not Provided Example Truss Hook Installation Bracket __ Truss Hook Hardware __ not provided an 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 seperately 2 Determine required configuration of bracket installation Brackets may be installed in either orientation as shown VE a E TT TIT m 5 AES ls gt SN xe I NN 0 V N LES A a UC N dae Seu d j 4 D N 4 y N N wA MI MD u A SOS EA qu 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 17 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 3 While pulling up on locking mechanism release fit keyed holes onto raised mounting buttons at bottom of enclosure Slide forward and release locking mechanism to lock in place Ensure brackets are locked securely Always face brackets in same direction as shown WARNING Ensure that the bracket locking mechanism is fully seated after the bracket is installed on the luminaire Face brackets in same direction for AN Press up when installing or re
71. gauge for runs up to 1000 feet 300m 22 AWG min 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 Refer to the USITT Recommended Practice for DMX512 guide for additional information regarding DMX512 systems How to obtain a copy is detailed in Additional Support and Documentation on page 1 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 2 4 pair pair pair pair 3 Male Conn Data Data Data C Data Female Conn 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 13 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 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 Type Pairs zo Jacket AWG Use Temp F Belden Cables 1215A 2 150 PVC 26 IBM Type 6 75 Office cable 1269A 2 100 PTFE 22 Solid High Temp 200 Plenum cable 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 200 Plenum cable 88102 2 100 PT
72. heel 1 sensor is faulty Replace wheel 1 sensor assembly Aux Board 1 is faulty Replace aux board B1M3 Whl1 SAct Aux Board 1 Motor 3 Wheel 1 Sensor Always Active Wheel 1 power not connected and wheel 1 aligned with sensor Connect wheel 1 power at motor Wheel 1 not installed on motor shaft Install wheel 1 on motor shaft 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 89 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 1 VL2200 Troubleshooting Guide Continued Error Display Description Possible Cause and Remedy Rotating gobo wheel power not connected motor not moving Connect rotating gobo wheel power at motor B2M1 Aux Board 2 Motor 1 Rotating gobo wheel sensor not Gobo Rotating Gobo Wheel connected NoSn Sensor Not Found Connect rotating gobo wheel sensor Rotating gobo wheel movement restricted or impeded Remove obstruction Rotating gobo wheel sensor is faulty Replace rotating gobo wheel sensor assembly Aux Board 2 is faulty Replace aux board Rotating gobo wheel power not B2M1 Aux Board 2 Motor 1 connected and rotating gobo wheel Gobo Rotating Gobo Wheel aligned with sensor SAct Sensor Always Active Connect rotating gobo wheel power at motor Rotating gobo index power not con nected motor not moving Connect rotating gobo index power at motor B2M2 Aux Board 2 Motor 2 Rotating gobo index sensor not Indx Rotating Gobo Index connected NoSn Sen
73. ign lamp Refer to Align Lamp for Peaked or Flat Field on page 22 94 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A Color Filter Replacement A WARNING Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance Tools Screwdriver Phillips 2 Cotton gloves To remove and replace a color filter 1 Remove power from luminaire 2 At removable cover using 2 Phillips screwdriver turn two captive screws one quarter turn and remove cover It will remain attached by tether and lamp wires Bulkhead Captive Screw Finger Access Color Gobo Link Captive Screws Cutout N Iris Bulkhead 1 Color Wheel _ 1 behind plate M Removable Cover BULK REP DWC 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 95 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL CAUTION Do not touch color filters with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing Clean with glass cleaner and soft cloth if required Note In some cases it is easier to slide bulkhead partially out of head assembly to access color filters To do this use 2 Phillips screwdriver to turn captive screw one quarter turn and slide bulkhead upward Disconnect motor connections as necessary 3 Rotate wheel until required color filter is accessible at finger access cutout Finger Access Cutout Color Filter CAUTION Do not touch color filters with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or other
74. ilt motor disconnected Connect tilt motor power Encoder faulty Replace tilt end of travel encoder sensor assembly TILT SENS Tilt Sensor Not Found EOT flag attached to large pulley is not engaging the EOT sensor Ensure flag is attached to the large pulley Ensure that flag passes through the sensor at a depth sufficient to engage the sensor beam Tilt belt disconnected extremely loose or not installed properly Properly install belt between tilt motor and large pulley TILT SENS ACTV Tilt Sensor Always Active Main board pan tilt connector J9 disconnected Connect main board pan tilt connector J9 End of travel sensor connector J2 disconnected Connect end of travel sensor connector J2 WAIT Retrieving Current Status System displays wait while getting status WRNG PROG Wrong Software Program Software installed does not match luminaire type Download the correct software for the luminaire 92 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 A TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A Routine Maintenance Lamp Replacement AN WARNING Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance Parts 400 Watt Short Arc Lamp Vari Lite part 71 2528 0400 VL2201 or 700 Watt Short Arc Lamp Vari Lite part 71 2528 0700 VL2202 Tools Screwdriver slotted Cotton gloves To replace lamp 1 Remove power from luminaire A WARNING Lamps will be ext
75. immer Dimm Dimmer strobe functions Test Dis Disable Disables a function DISP Display Test Tests all 14 segments in the Display 64 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 A MENU SYSTEM MAPPING 4 Table 3 Menu Function Definitions Continued Display Definition Purpose DisP d Numina Accesses options for Menu Display on and off times DMX DMX Accesses functions for setting DMX mode or pan tilt options 1st level menu or sets starting address for luminaire in DMX systems Addr Dnid Download Downloads program to luminaires DSEQ Delete Sequence Deletes cue sequence E 16 Enhanced 16 bit Configures luminaire for operation in enhanced DMX 16 bit mode E8 Enhanced 8 bit Configures luminaire for operation in enhanced DMX 8 bit mode EE Edge Motor Specifies edge function for manual control or testing Enab Enable Enables a function Encr Encoders Accesses encoder choices for diagnostic testing FAIL Test Fail Indicates that sensor test has failed FGob Fixed Gobo Tests fixed wheel gobo function FHrs Fixture Hours Displays total number of hours luminaire has been powered on Access luminaire specification information such as model serial num Fixt Fixture ber software version along with status information and download func tion FLTM Follow Time Accepts value for cue follow feature FTim Focus Time Accepts timing value for focus time Specifies rotating gobo select fo
76. in a zero count Timing channels can be set in either 96 or 0 255 DMX modes with the following values assigned See chart on the next page Note We recommend profiles set timing channels in extended modes to a default value of 255 full speed 36 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 Table 3 8 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 4 Color 4 Gobo Rotating Gobo Index Iris Edge Zoom oH 02 9673 0001 22 01 37 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 38 Table 3 9 Timing Channels Map 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 22 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 52 10 4 53 10 6 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 22 May 01 96 Value DMX z Seconds 14 36 7 2 37 7 4 15 38 7 6 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
77. is flat and sturdy Connecting Data and Power A maximum of 32 luminaires may be connected in any one DMX data link Note This maximum limit applies to the luminaire daisy chain only Your system or console may require fewer luminaires on a single data link path Consult your console documentation for more information To connect power and data Connect data cable from console to first luminaire in chain at DATA IN connector 2 If required connect additional data cables from DATA THRU connectors to DATA IN connectors of remaining luminaires in link 3 At last luminaire in link install terminator at DATA THRU connector Luminaire s and other devices on the same DMX chain may not function properly without termination 0 Bree MESES 4 Mm fA i A IL Data Thru Data Thru Data In Termination from console 4 Connect AC Input Cable connector to power input source 5 Dress AC input and data cables and secure them so that they will not interfere with luminaire head and yoke movement 20 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A INSTALLATION PowERING UP 2 Powering Up Power Up Procedure Since Lamp On is the default state the lamp will strike when the luminaire is powered up for the first time When AC
78. ist Universal viii 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 A NOTES DE S CURIT 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 extr mement 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 AN ATTENTION Ce symbole annonce que l appareil risque d tre endommag A 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 LECTRIQUES LES INCENDIES L EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX RAYONS UV ET TOUT AUTRE ACCIDENT POUVANT ENTRA NER DES BLESSURES AVERTISSEMENT DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROT GER CONTRE LES INCENDIES 1 Les luminaires VARIXLITEO ont t con us pour tre utilis s uniquement avec certaines lampes Philips et Osram HID V rifier le type de lampe MSR400 MSR575HR etc 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 Neremplacer les fusibl
79. k cue sequence Press Enter to start and Menu to stop RDef Reset Default Resets default system configuration values RGob Rotating Gobo Tests rotating gobo wheel RHrs Reset Lamp Info Resets lamp hour and lamp strike counters For use when new lamp is installed RTST Run Test Indicates that a system mechanism test is in progress Sens Sensors Accesses sensor choices for diagnostic testing SEQ Sequence Play Sets sequence playback mode to Individual plays cues from each lumi back naire or Master all luminaires play same cue STAT ru Dis Allows scrolling through error list or displays OK if no errors 66 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A MENU SYSTEM MAPPING 4 Table 3 Menu Function Definitions Continued Display Definition Purpose Stores cue by number Cue number stored is dependent on next cue ID Stor Store Cue WS MES in cue list since this field is not editable Str Strobe Specifies strobe function for manual control Strk Strike Displays total number of lamp strikes STST Sensor Test Indicates that a system sensor test is in progress SWAP Swap Swaps pan and tilt functions for special focus requirements such as moving mirror mechanisms Test System Tests Accesses diagnostic tests for internal mechanisms Specifies tilt function for manual control Man or tilt encoder for testing Tilt Tilt Test Time Timing Data Allows manual setting of timing values for dimmer i
80. leasing Raised Mounting Button Once fitted over buttons slide forward to lock in place Locked 18 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 2 Installing in Truss 1 Using two people lift luminaire into mounting position 2 Secure in place with truss hook Ensure truss C hook hardware that locks hook in place e g wing bolt is properly tightened and that luminaire is All fully supported Z Pu 3 Attach safety cable as required as follows a Connect one end of cable to luminaire handle e b Loop at least once around truss pipe and attach other end of cable to other handle Safety Cable Loop at least once 4 Connect power and data cables according to procedure given in Connecting Data and Power on page 20 Safety Cable Recommended for hanging installations May be required by local codes Handles are approved for safety cable anchor points 25 375 64 5cm 27 125 68 9cm From lens to top of bracket xx Head Swing From lens to base of enclosure x DA Diameter 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 19 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Floor Mounting the Luminaire The luminaire enclosure is sufficient to stabilize the luminaire in a floor installation provided that the mounting surface
81. me is specified for each action in the test and the total time equals the time it takes to complete each action If the time is zero the luminaire will perform the test at full speed For specific DMX values for each test see Diagnostic Tests on page 76 Test Descriptions ALL1 Tests low voltage power supplies by moving all motors at once ALU Tests all functions and provides a burn in or soak test Cwl1 Steps through each position of color wheel to verify order The test then performs a Max forward spin stops and performs a Max reverse spin WIS ii Tests color wheel stabilizers Performs Max reverse spin stops on a color and then stops on the sensor u u Test color wheel stabilizers Steps through selected colors Dim1 Fast dimmer test from full to closed Dime Slow dimmer test from full to closed Dim3 Tests different dimmer moves EDG1 Fast edge test from min to max EDGE saa Slow edge test from min to max Fixed gobo test Steps through every gobo performs a max forward spin and a max reverse spin G2 ann Fixed gobo test Performs a max reverse spin stops on a gobo and then stops on the sensor Fass Fixed gobo test Steps through selected gobos ISA asien Fast iris test Goes from min to max AAA Slow iris test Goes from min to max Fast pan and tilt from stop to st
82. mmer Strobe EOT STST Sensor Test in PASS Sensor Progress FAIL Gobo Gobo Select EOT STST Sensor Test in PASS Sensor Progress FAIL Indx Gobo Index EOT STST Sensor Test in PASS Sensor Progress FAIL DISP Display Test Ignites all 14 segments of each of the 4 characters and all 4 decimal points Refer to Diagnostic Tests on page 75 for more information Note A decimal to the right of a menu display readout indicates either a Virtuoso address or that the page is 1 of 2 Refer to Decimal Placement on page 55 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 63 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Function Definitions Each menu item is listed in the first column by its display abbreviation The abbreviations appear in alphabetical order as opposed to their position in the menu display sequence for easy reference Table 3 Menu Function Definitions Display Definition Purpose 8 Standard 8 bit Configures luminaire for operation in standard DMX 8 bit mode 16 Standard 16 bit Configures luminaire for operation in standard DMX 16 bit mode 10M 10 Minutes Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 10 minutes of non use 30s 30 Seconds Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 30 seconds of non use 5M 5 Minutes Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 5 minutes of non use Accesses f
83. ng Gobos open _ 5 Facet Prism Pinwheel Circle of Ovals Spiral Stones Hypnospiral 28 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 A DMX Modes 8 Bit and 16 Bit Modes These tables assume a DMX start address of 1 When a different starting address is OPERATION DMX MODES 3 used this address becomes channel 1 function and other functions follow in sequence Standard 16 Bit 16 Standard 8 Bit 8 Function Intensity DMX Channel 1 Pan Tilt Fixed Gobo Color Iris Edge Strobe NI BY Zoom c Rot Wheel Gobo Index 11 Control 12 Enhanced 8 Bit E 8 02 9673 0001 A Function DMX Channel Intensity 1 Pan 2 Tilt 3 Fixed Gobo 4 Color 5 Iris 6 Edge 7 Strobe 8 Zoom 9 Rot Wheel 10 Gobo Index 11 Focus Timing 12 Color Timing 13 Beam Timing 14 Control 15 22 May 01 Function DMX Channel Intensity 1 Pan 2 3 Tilt 4 5 Fixed Gobo 6 Color 7 Iris 8 Edge 9 Strobe 10 Zoom 11 Rot Wheel 12 Gobo Index 13 Control 14 Enhanced 16 Bit E 16 Default Function DMX Channel Intensity 1 Pan 2 3 Tilt 4 5 Fixed Gobo 6 Color 7 Iris 8 Edge 9 Strobe 10 Zoom 11 Rot Wheel 12 Gobo Index 13 Focus Timing 14 Color Timing 15 Beam Timing 16 Control 17 29 VARI LITE
84. ntensity focus color and beam Ver Version Displays current software version in two pages VIRT Virtuoso console Sets starting address for luminaire in Virtuoso systems WhI1 Wheel 1 Color Specifies wheel 1 for manual control or testing WhI2 age ead Specifies wheel 2 for manual control or testing Gobo Zoom Zoom Specifies zoom function for manual control or testing 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Cues and Sequences 68 Overview The luminaire has the ability to store and playback cues independent of a console Cues are stored as numbers from 1 to 99 by using the Cue Cue Processing functions available in the menu system This also allows you to create your own test sequences to be played back on a group of luminaires Refer to Menu System Functions on page 60 for a complete breakdown of Cue and Man Manual Commands functions Storing The luminaire is able to store its current position into a cue this information can be set via a console or by using the menu system Man Manual Commands function Playback Cues can be joined into a sequence to be played back without a console However only one sequence can run at a time A sequence can either replay the cues stored in each luminaire or replay the cues stored in a master luminaire Playing a cue sequence for all luminaires in the data link is triggered by a master luminaire using the PSEQ
85. o program a fixed display read out orientation 1 Press Menu 2 Press Up Down arrows until CFG Configuration appears Press Enter 3 Press Up Down arrows to access DDir Press Enter 4 Press Up Down arrows to select or UU When desired direction is reached press Enter 54 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A MENU SYSTEM OPERATION 4 Default State The menu display s default state during normal operation is to display the address Virtuoso or DMX 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 Press Menu 2 Press Up Down arrows until CFG Configuration appears Press Enter 3 Press Up Down arrows to access DisP Display Press Enter 4 Press Up Down arrows to select either 30s 30 sec 5M 5 minutes 10M 10 minutes or ON on indefinitely Press Enter to set Decimal Placement A decimal to the right of a menu display readout can indicate two things Virtuoso address for example XXXX One of two pages for example the eight digit luminaire ID number page 1 XXXX and page 2 XXXX Decimal Indicator Display Test The Display Test will display every charac
86. onal Power Requirements All VL2200 models are powered through standard AC power distribution and require three amps to twelve amps depending on the AC supply voltage and product model All VL2200 models operate from 100 240 10 VAC 50 60 Hz Operational Temperature 20 to 113 29 to 45 C The VL2202 model will operate up to 120 F 50 C at voltages above 100 VAC Cooling Forced air cooling Control Compatible with the VARIXLITE Virtuoso control system and a wide variety of DMX consoles Mounting Position The luminaire can be mounted and operated in any orientation 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS B Photometric VL2201 Spot Luminaire 400W Metal Halide All data taken with a seasoned light source at 20 hours of life BEAM BEAM FIELD FIELD LENS e ANGLE DIAMETER ANGLE DIAMETER degrees TN degrees TN NFOV 556 000 5 02 087 13 0 228 Peak Field NFOV 369 600 5 5 096 15 5 272 Flat Field MFOV 128 800 9 5 166 23 5 416 Peak Field MFOV 98 400 12 0 210 29 0 517 Flat Field WFOV 86 000 13 0 228 31 0 555 Peak Field WFOV 52 400 19 0 335 34 5 621 Flat Field Multiply throw distance by Tn to determine coverage To calculate Illuminance I at a specific distance D ed 2 1 2202 Spot Luminaire 700W Metal Halide All data taken with a seasoned light source at 20 hours of life Lens CANDELA
87. ons port selection etc and try again Note Without any data connected the normal standby cycle of the Rx LED is 2 sec on 2 sec off 5 6 Once download is complete luminaire will automatically recalibrate Once recalibration is complete luminaire is ready for operation with its new software version Click Close to exit Note The History section of the window shows what specific types of VL2000 Luminaire Software have been downloaded since the beginning of the session window will reset once the program is closed and re opened Verify software version at luminaire 1 2 3 46 At Menu Display press Menu Press Up Down arrows until Fixt Fixture appears Press Enter Press Up Down arrows until Ver Version appears Press Enter The first half of the version date will be displayed as MM DD month day For example 07 21 July 21 Press Up Down arrows to display second half of version date The second half of the version date will be displayed as Y Y TT year time For example 00 XX 2000 XX is a timecode 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A OPERATION UPDATING SOFTWARE 3 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 if they are data linked together refer to Connecting Data and Power on page 20
88. op PT2 TN Slow pan and tilt from stop to stop Pants see Fast pan only test from stop to stop Pan2 Slow pan only test from stop to stop id Tests different pan movements Rotating test Goes through wheel positions A qud Rotating gobo test Goes through index and rotation positions hI seuss ye Fast tilt only test from stop to stop aee Slow tilt only test from stop to stop TI 2 2 ttes Tests different tilt movements 5 ue Strobe test that tests 0 4 Closed 11 Fast Random 255 Max Strobe actions Zm 1 Slow zoom test ZM Fast zoom test ZN Savi hve Tests different zoom movements The chart on the following page shows the 16 bit DMX values used in each test 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 75 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 4 4 Diagnostic Tests Parameters Iris time total time 0 0 o lo lo Jo lo lo lo lo lo 05 ALL1 65585 65535 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 5 ALL2 0 0 o lo 255 0 lo lo lo lo 05 65535 65535 0 0 0 lo lo lo Jo lo lo 108 0 0 o lo lo Jo Jo lo 255 255 0 05 65535 65535 0 0 o lo lo 255 255 0 0 5 0 0 o lo lo lo Jo Jo Jo lo 7 7 P Tonly 65535 65535 0 lo lo lo Jo lo Jo o 7 7 P Tonly 0 0 o lo lo Jo lo lo 255 255 0 7 7
89. r manual control Man or gobo select Gobo Gobo Select EOT sensor for testing Test Specifies rotating gobo index for manual control Man or gobo index EOT sensor for testing Test InvP Invert Pan Reverses pan action for special focus requirements InvT Invert Tilt Reverses tilt action for special focus requirements Iris Iris Motor Specifies iris mechanism for manual control or testing A sequence playback mode which will play the cues from each individual Individual luminaire if any In ISEQ if the number of cues is different it will only ISEQ ot eae Sequence play as many as each luminaire has stored The follow time is taken from the master luminaire ITim Intensity Time Accepts timing value for intensity fade time LON Lamp is On Configures arc luminaire so that lamp will strike upon power up Accesses lamp power up options and information CFG or sets beam DANE Lamp for lamp alignment adjustment TEST LHrs Lamp Hours Displays total number of lamp operating hours Displays unique ID number for the luminaire which is used by Virtuoso Lid D consoles to identify the unit in two pages 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 65 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 3 Menu Function Definitions Continued Display Definition Purpose LOFF Lamp is Off Configures
90. remely HOT after operation Allow lamp to cool before replacing 2 At backcap using slotted screwdriver or fingers turn captive knob until m loose 3 Slide backcap away from head assembly it will remain attached by tether and lamp wires Head Assembly Captive Knob Backcap Assembly Guide Rod 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 93 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL CAUTION Wear cotton gloves or other covering while servicing lamp Touching lamp glass with bare fingers will leave oil and may cause the lamp to explode or reduce lamp life If required use alcohol and cotton cloth to thoroughly clean glass portion of lamp 4 Remove lamp by pulling straight out of socket 5 Install new lamp by pressing into socket Ensure lamp is fully seated in socket and parallel to guide rods Lamp can be damaged when inserted through reflector if not parallel to guide rods 6 Align guide rods in guide holes and slide backcap into head assembly Re tighten captive knob 7 If required reset lamp hour and strike counters as follows Refer to Chapter 4 Menu System for more information Power up luminaire b At Menu Display press Menu c Press Up Down arrows until CFG Configuration appears Press Enter d Press Up Down arrows until LAMP appears Press Enter e Press Up Down arrows to access RHrs Press Enter to reset lamp hour and strike counters 8 Al
91. s 24 Program Starting Address Without Calibrating the Luminaire 24 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 XV VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Chapter 3 Operation Color Gobo Control Color Gobo Wheel Positions 27 Standard Colors and Gobos sise 27 Standard Colors Wheel 1 Color Wheel ss 27 Standard Gobos Wheel 2 Fixed Gobo Wheel 27 Standard Rotating Gobos sise 28 DMX Modes 8 Bit and 16 Bit M60682 p nee e e te rn nen 29 DMX Mapping Color Gobo Wheels x asia 30 Rotating Gobo Index Rotation ss 34 Rotating Gobo Wheel RRR 34 Beam Control eR tte Suq et ere REIN RETE 35 Ius T ee ee ete uk die et re tree teste 35 Edge ar Sasa S A u RB nee asas es 35 SILO SSS Aaa lt 35 iiie HO 35 Luminaire Timing Luminaire Timing Channel Information 0 36 Control Channel Functions 42 Updating Software Reprogramming Luminaires 43 Install and Reprogramming Procedure esee 44 Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire 47 Hardware Requirements ss 47 Transfer Procedure yusa i see eR EE 47 Chapter 4 Menu System Operation What Is the Menu System oiii ette ie ee iei tete istud 53 Controls Operation SS 53 0 54 Default State riii i et e Buna ua usa au EUER 55 Decimal 36 55 uu 55 SNOTICULS cine eee C RR e t e TN RH 5
92. sem Handbuch 3 Ersetzen Sie Sicherungen nur mit Sicherungen vom gleichen Typ und gleicher St rke Beachten Sie die Einhaltung des erforderlichen Sicherheitsabstandes der VARIXLITEOG 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 VAREKLITEG Ger ten beginnen 3 Die Ger te sollten nur von qualifiziertem Personal gewartet werden 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 vii VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN UBERHOHTE UV STRAHLUNG 1 Viele VARIXLITEO Scheinwerfer verwenden einen HID Lampentyp der UV Strahlen abgibt SCHAUEN SIE NICHT direkt in die Lampe 2 Esist 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 KORPERVERLETZUNGEN 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 Si
93. sociated with the error messages Access Error Messages 02 9673 0001 A Press Menu 2 Press Up Down arrows until Fixt Fixture appears Press Enter 3 Press Up Down arrows to access STAT Press Enter Display will now scroll through any error messages or display OK if no errors Display OK Table 1 Error Messages Message No Errors Found B1M1 Whl2 NoSn Aux Board 1 Motor 1 Wheel 2 Sensor Not Found B1M1 Whl2 SAct Aux Board 1 Motor 1 Wheel 2 Sensor Always Active B1M2 Dimm NoSn Aux Board 1 Motor 2 Dimmer Sensor Not Found B1M2 Dimm SAct Aux Board 1 Motor 2 Dimmer Sensor Always Active B1M3 Whl1 NoSn Aux Board 1 Motor 3 Wheel 1 Sensor Not Found B1M3 Whl1 SAct Aux Board 1 Motor 3 Wheel 1 Sensor Always Active B2M1 Gobo NoSn Aux Board 2 Motor 1 Rotating Gobo Wheel Sensor Not Found B2M1 Gobo SAct Aux Board 2 Motor 1 Rotating Gobo Wheel Sensor Always Active B2M2 Indx NoSn Aux Board 2 Motor 2 Rotating Gobo Index Sensor Not Found 21 2 Indx SAct Aux Board 2 Motor 2 Rotating Gobo Index Sensor Always Active BRD1 NO COMM Aux Board 1 Communication Failure BRD2 NO COMM Aux Board 2 Communication Failure LAMP STRK FAIL Lamp Strike Failure PAN ENCR FAIL Pan Encoder Failure 22 May 01 57 VARI LI
94. sor Not Found Connect rotating gobo index sensor Rotating gobo index movement restricted or impeded Remove obstruction Rotating gobo index sensor is faulty Replace rotating gobo wheel sensor assembly Rotating gobo wheel has error pre venting index to calibrate properly Ensure rotating gobo wheel is functioning properly Aux Board 2 is faulty Replace aux board 90 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING A Table 1 VL2200 Troubleshooting Guide Continued Error Display Description Possible Cause and Remedy Rotating gobo index power not con nected rotating gobo wheel power not connected and both wheel and index aligned with sensor Connect rotating gobo wheel and index power at motors B2M2 Aux Board 2 Motor 2 Indx Rotating Gobo Index SAct Sensor Always Active Aux input connector J5 not con nected to either aux board Connect aux input connector Aux Board 1 Communica 45 to either aux board tion Failure Jumper bridge connector J1 between aux boards not connected Install jumper bridge connector 41 between aux boards BRD1 COMM Aux input connector J5 not con nected to either aux board Connect aux input connector Aux Board 2 Communica 45 to either aux board tion Failure Jumper bridge connector J1 between aux boards not connected Install jumper bridge connector 41 between aux boards BRD2 COMM LAMP Lamp faile
95. tents No 2090191 2084289 2082384 2058071 2020960 0548328 Spain Utility Model No 2031748 Spain Design Reg No 129596 Japan Patents No 2 059 669 2 055 324 2 002 168 1 889 481 1 770 241 1 723 825 1 683 007 1 553 011 KR 206051 181180 76310 47673 Japan Design Reg No 947552 945436 1 945436 Korean Design Reg No 175178 Mexico Patents No 180148 179138 Taiwan Patents No 78726 66975 65380 63471 40611 28275 United Kingdom Design Reg No 2042174 2033108 2029499 Apple Macintosh and FireWire are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc All other brand or product names which may be mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations VL2200 Series Spot Luminaire User s Manual The information furnished in this manual is for informational use only and is subject to change without notice Vari Lite Inc assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual All information and graphic representations are property of Vari Lite Inc 201 Regal Row Dallas Texas 75247 USA Version as of 22 May 01 Printed in the USA Part number 02 9673 0001 A VL2200 Series Spot Luminaire User s Manual 2000 2001 Vari Lite Inc All Rights Reserved ii 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 A How TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE How To Obtain Warranty Service A copy of the Vari Lite Inc Limited Warranty was in
96. ter on the menu display to check for missing characters The following procedure is used to test the display 1 Press Menu 2 Press Up Down until Test appears Press Enter 3 Press Up Down until DISP appears Press Enter All segments in the alpha numeric display should be lit 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 55 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Shortcuts A few button combinations are provided as shortcuts for frequently used menu functions These shortcuts are as follows Pressing Enter and Up at the same time Lamp On Pressing Enter and Down at the same time Lamp Off Pressing Menu and Up at the same time Recalibrate Pressing Menu at Power up interrupts calibration See Program Starting Address Without Calibrating the Luminaire on page 24 for more information Keep in mind that Up and Down arrows are dependent on the Display Orientation Refer to Display Orientation on page 54 56 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A Error Messages MENU SYSTEM OPERATION 4 If a problem occurs during luminaire calibration at the end of the calibration sequence the Menu Display will cycle through any applicable error message s one a time until the end of the list is reached To review the error messages again it will be necessary to access them using the Status function Refer to Troubleshooting on page 87 for a list of possible causes and remedies as
97. tically recalibrate Once recalibration is complete luminaire is ready for operation with its new software version Verify software version at luminaire 1 2 3 48 At Menu Display press Menu Press Up Down arrows until Fixt Fixture appears Press Enter Press Up Down arrows until Ver Version appears Press Enter The first half of the version date will be displayed as MM DD month day For example 07 21 July 21 Press Up Down arrows to display second half of version date The second half of the version date will be displayed as Y Y TT year time For example 00 XX 2000 XX is a timecode 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A CHAPTER 4 Menu System Operation Mapping Cues and Sequences Self Tests 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 51 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL This page intentionally blank 52 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A MENU SYSTEM OPERATION 4 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 panel r Menu Display Wi a VARIKLITE FH The menu system has seven main functions which are referred to as Ist level Within
98. tinuous beam size control for both rapid beam size changes and smooth timed beam angle changes Rotatable gobo wheel which contains five individually rotatable indexable gobos Two 12 position wheels each providing 11 easily loaded positions and 1 open for interchangeable dichroic color and gobo selections Power factor corrected arc power supply for a Philips arc lamp Control by DMX512 protocol Two truss hook brackets for versatile hanging configurations Specific Features Each individual configuration has the following features VL2201 Luminaire 400 watt arc source Zoom optics system with a zoom angle of 2 8 to one Smooth reflector which produces a peaked or flat field VL2202 Luminaire 700 watt arc source Zoom optics system with a zoom angle of 2 8 to one Faceted reflector designed for an optimal flat field 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 5 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Components VL2200 Series Spot Luminaire The following illustration shows the major luminaire components and controls Truss Hook Removable Lamp Assembly Bracket Assembly to access lamp for replacement Upper Enclosure Assembly Head Assembly Vertical Horizontal A Captive Knob for lamp access does not adjust beam Focus Input Panel Components
99. tion Color Gobo Control DMX Modes DMX Mapping Luminaire Timing Updating Software 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 25 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL This page intentionally blank 26 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 A OPERATION COLOR GOBO CONTROL 3 Color Gobo Control Color Gobo Wheel Positions The standard configurations for color and fixed Wheel 1 Colors gobo wheels are all color filters installed on Behind piate Wheel 1 wheel nearest lamp and all gobos installed on Wheel 2 wheel nearer to front lens These wheels each have 12 positions one being open Color Gobo lris All rotating gobos are installed on the Rotating Gobo Wheel nearest to front lens This wheel has six positions one being open Color and gobo wheels offer partial frame control and various spin rates in either direction Wheel 2 Gobos Standard Colors and Gobos The following illustrations show the color and gobo standard configurations Standard Colors Wheel 1 Color Wheel Light Red Blue Yellow Light Blue Pink UV Orange Amber Lavender Magenta Green Standard Gobos Wheel 2 Fixed Gobo Wheel 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 27 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Dust Medium Pebbles Breakup Circles Night Sky Leaves Alpha Liquid Tribal Block Wave Vertical Rays Breakup Breakup Breakup Bars Standard Rotati
100. tomatiquemet 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 L ON LOFF 2 La position Br ler est Universelle 22 May 01 02 9673 0001 A AVISO SOBRE SEGURIDAD 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 A ADVERTENCIA indica posibles lesiones o muerte a las personas LA INFORMACI N GENERAL RELACIONADA A LA PROTECCI N CON TRAGOLPES 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 N CONTINUA CONTRA INCENDIO 1 Las luminarias VARIXLITEO han sido dise adas para ser usadas solamente con algunas l mparas HID Philips y Osram Tome nota del tipo de l mpara MSR400 MSR575HR etc 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
101. unction is reached Up Down arrows can be pressed to select a value or select a toggle activation such as ON OFF Press Enter to store the value or select an action For example the Addr Address function has two sub levels DMX and VIRT Virtuoso Both of these 2nd level menus allow access to a 3rd level which is a value in both of these functions The Address function is a 3 level menu 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level Addr pp DMX XXX VIRT XXXX Display Orientation To assist in reading the Menu System if the luminaire is installed in a hanging position the display read out orientation can be changed so that it still reads from left to right Keep in mind that when the display read out orientation is switched the function of the Up Down arrows are also switched respectively In any case when the display is in its readable orientation the lower arrow button functions as down decrease and the upper arrow button functions as up increase Floor Installation Up m Increase gt Increase _ ay pi Ey NZ PSN B B FT 4 N 4 Down D NY Decrease Des 0 The default setting for the display orientation is Auto which will automatically detect the orientation of the luminaire and adjust the display accordingly However a fixed orientation can also be programmed T
102. unctions for setting luminaire starting address in either Virtu Adar oso VIRT or DMX DMX controlled systems ALL All Motors Tests all internal motors Automatically detects required Menu Display orientation when selected Auto Detect or n Auto DDir or initiates automatic playback of a cue sequence at power up Auto Playback CUE BTim Beam Time Accepts timing value for beam time C ON On after Calibra Configures arc luminaire so that lamp will strike after calibration proce tion dure is complete Cal Recalibrate Recalibrates luminaire Accesses functions for setting lamp start up pan tilt and Menu Display System i CFG configurations Also accesses lamp information such as number of Configuration strikes and hours used along with their respective reset function CTim Color Time Sets color time Cue Cue Processing Accesses cue store modify delete and playback commands Cwhl Color Wheel Specifies Color wheel for testing cXXX DMX Channel Specifies DMX channel for display of current data value DATA DMX Data Accesses function for displaying DMX data by channel number DDir Display Orienta Accesses option to orient Menu display for reading correctly in either tion hanging or floor mounting installations Deletes cues by number Cue number deleted is dependent on last cue Del Delete Cue XE ID in cue list since this field is not editable Specifies dimmer mechanism for manual control Man or tests d
103. ust hot spot for maximum center beam intensity b For flat field VL2202 adjust beam for best spot I Vertical Captive Knob for lamp access does not adjust beam Horizontal Focus 22 22 May 01 02 9673 0001A INSTALLATION PowERING UP 2 Set DMX Mode The VL2000 Series luminaires provide four modes for DMX operation The mode is set using the luminaire s Menu Display 8 bit Standard provides 8 bit DMX channel for control of each luminaire function 8 bit Enhanced provides additional channels for timing control 16 bit Standard provides 16 bit control for pan tilt 16 bit Enhanced default provides 16 bit control for pan tilt and additional channels for timing control To set the mode Press Menu 2 Press Up or Down button until DMX appears Press Enter 3 Press Up or Down to until desired mode is reached 8 16 E 8 or E 16 Press Enter to set mode See DMX Modes on page 29 for more information Note Which mode is used may also be determined by the profile available in the DMX control console For best control response smoothest movement and transi tions the 16 bit Enhanced mode is recommended The 8 bit modes are supported for older style consoles with a limited number of DMX channels available and if profiles are not supported The 16 bit mode is supported for DMX consoles that do not provide access to the timing channels through
104. y power supply or PCB printed circuit board failure Connectors can be removed and reinstalled to check for bent pins or loose wire connections 2 Disassembly of the luminaire beyond that outlined in 1 above will void the Vari Lite Limited Warranty Swapping of parts between luminaires for troubleshooting purposes will void the warranty on each luminaire involved Ordering repair parts or returning subassemblies for repair will void the warranty on the luminaire 02 9673 0001 A 22 May 01 87 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Troubleshooting Guide If a problem is suspected try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message Refer to Error Messages on page 57 for more information The chart below provides possible causes and remedies for each message CAUTION Some troubleshooting is included for reference only Performing remedies marked by gray areas will void product warranty Refer to Protecting Your Warranty on page 87 Table 1 VL2200 Troubleshooting Guide Error Display Description Possible Cause and Remedy Wheel 2 power not connected motor not moving Connect wheel 2 motor power at B1M1 Aux Board 1 Motor 1 motor Whl2 Wheel 2 Wheel 2 sensor not connected NoSn Sensor Not Found Connect wheel 2 sensor Wheel 2 movement restricted or impeded Remove obstruction Wheel 2 sensor is faulty Replace wheel 2 sensor assembly Aux Board 1 is faulty Replace aux board
105. y 01 21 VARI LITE VL2200 SERIES SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Align Lamp for Peaked or Flat Field The design of the VL2201 optical system is based on a peaked field A peaked field is one where the intensity of the beam is greater at the center of the beam than at the perimeter see Photometric on page 105 for photometric data At this position the center beam intensity is maximized The beam fall off ratio can be reduced by repositioning the lamp by adjusting the focus knob This results in a beam with a flattened appearance The design of the VL2202 optical system is based on a flat field A flat field is one where there is no detectable hot spot After a new lamp is installed it will be necessary to align the lamp to optimize the beam for either the peaked or flat field depending on the luminaire model Knobs located at the luminaire s backcap will allow adjustment A WARNING Backcap and adjustment knobs will be HOT during lamp operation Wear gloves and or use tools to prevent burns To align lamp 1 Using internal menus select Lamp test to set beam See Lamp on page 73 for more information If using console set intensity to 10096 open beam size iris and focus for hard edge 2 Position beam on a white wall at a distance of 10 to 20 3 At backcap using Vertical and Horizontal knobs adjust hot spot to center of beam 4 Using Focus knob do one of the following a For peaked field VL2201 adj

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