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VL4000 Spot Luminaire User`s Manual - Vari-Lite

1. Manual Intensit Value 0 255 E y _ Test ALL Test Running ALL TEST Pan Value 0 65535 i Pan Tilt t Running PAN TILT TEST Tilt Value 0 65535 i L Pan Running PAN TEST Edge Value 0 65535 3 Tit Running TILT TEST Zoom Value 0 65535 B a Programming Control Value 0 255 Dimmer Running DIMMER TEST Cyan Value 0 255 L Strobe Running STROBE TEST Yellow Value 0 255 Color Mixing Running COLOR MIXING TEST Cyan Running CYAN TEST Magenta Value 0 255 Yellow Running YELLOW TEST CTO Value 0 255 s r L_ Color Wheel 1 Value 0 255 m nu 211 Col Wheel 1 Running 91 Wheel 1 Contro L Color Wheel 1 Running COL WHL 1 TEST Color Wheel 2 Value 0 255 Col Wheel 2 Control Value 0 255 t Color Wheel 2 Running COL WHL 2 TEST _ Gobo Wheel 1 Value 0 255 Gobo 1 Running GOBO 1 TEST I Gobo 2 Running GOBO 2 TEST Gobo 1 Index Rotate Value 0 65535 RE on L Gobo 1 Control Value 0 255 Animation 1 Running ANIMATION 1 TEST _ Gobo Wheel 2 Value 0 255 Animation 2 Running ANIMATION 2 TEST Iris Running RIS T
2. DMX terminator required for last fixture on DMX line Figure 2 10 Data Link Step 4 Connect AC Input Cable connector to power input source Step 5 Dress AC input and data cables and secure them so that they will not interfere with luminaire head and yoke movement 24 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C INSTALLATION POWERING UP gt Powering Up Power Up Procedure When the luminaire is powered up for the first time the default setting is enabled and the lamp will remain off When AC power is applied the luminaire will immediately begin a calibration sequence that steps it through full pan and tilt movements The internal color 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 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 A CAUTION Before applying power be sure the luminaire is hung or positioned and the pan and tilt locks are disengaged so that the head and yoke can move freely without restriction To power up Step 1 Ateach luminaire apply power connecting the power cable to the unit Step 2 Luminaire will automatically step through calibration and stop at home position only
3. Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until Version appears Press OK 02 9704 0001 C The first half of the version will be displayed as a date MM DD YY For example 03 18 14 March 18 2014 Press Enter to display second half of version This will be displayed as a time HH MM For example 16 36 4 36 pm 23 January 2015 61 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 62 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C NZ NV AN Menu System This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature Menu Operation Self Tests Service Menu Items 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 63 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Menu Operation 64 LCD Display and Menu System The VL4000 Spot Luminaire s LCD Display and Menu System provides local control for accessing the following fixture s settings e Address to set the DMX address e Setup to change lamp modes Standard or Studio e Configure various parameter settings set luminaire ID e Fixture fixture status recalibrate reboot software version view fixtures hours etc e DMX change the map 16 bit Enhanced or 16 bit view DMX values and swap invert pan tilt e Service password protected factory service menu Manual manual control of parameters e Test test functions of parameters The menu system is controlled at the Menu Display available at the enclosure input panel
4. CYM Fixed Color Assembly closest to lamp Shutter Rotating Gobo Assembly closest to front lens Head Cover Assembly to access Color Wheel 1 m Luminaire Head Assembly Figure A 4 Replacing Fixed Color Filters CAUTION Wear protective gloves or other protective covering while handling filters to avoid leaving fingerprints Filters are extremely fragile and can break if not handled carefully If dirty clean with isopropyl alcohol and a soft lint free cloth Note For standard fixed color filters refer to Fixed Color Wheel 1 on page 30 or Fixed Color Wheel 2 on page 31 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C TROUBLESHOOTING AND IMAINTENANCE A Step 4 At fixed color wheel slowly rotate wheel by hand until filter to be removed is visible on assembly as shown in Figure A 5 Step 5 Atfilter to be removed 1 press filter out of fixed color wheel with fingers and 2 guide filter up and away from fixed color wheel X Pull filter straight up and away from wheel assembly Fixed Color Filter Push filter from front of wheel to dislodge it from wheel assembly Figure A 5 Removing Fixed Color Filters Step 6 Install replacement filter into slot Note orientation of fixed color filter as indicated in Figure A 6 Make sure filter is inserted and secured by fixed color wheel retaining clip as shown in Figure A 6 Fixed Color Filter Orientation Fixed Color Filter Fixed Color Filter E VER
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6. Invert Pan Inverts Pan operation OFF default ON Invert Tilt Inverts Tilt operation OFF default ON DMX Map Sets DMX Mapping Mode 16 bit Enh 16 Bit Enhanced DMX Mode default 16 bit 16 bit DMX Mode 70 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C MENU SYSTEM MENU OPERATION 4 Table 4 1 Menu System Chart Continued software to other connected fixtures Sending Software Version Date Time 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel Fixture Status Fixture OK Displays fixture Status Error Display Or displays a list of errors encountered information during calibration process or operation condition or downloads new ReCalibrate Fixture Are you sure Confirmation that software Recalibrate re homes all recalibration has mechanical parameters of the been executed fixture ReBoot Fixture Are you sure Reboots entire fixture including processor Luminaire ID THHHEHE Displays luminaire s ID number Software Version XX XX XX XX XX Current software installed in Software Version Date Software Version fixture Time Fixture Hours XXXXXX Fixture Hours On powered Hours Crossload Software Send Sending Version Crossload Download sena fixture s XX XX XX XX XX Complete Service For use by authorized service technicians only Service Settings Set Tilt Cal Gobo 1 Offset Gobo 2 Offset Diagnostics Ba
7. Shutter Animation Rotating Gobo Assembly Lens Zoom Assembly Tilt Lock Pan Lock 1200W Lamp Lamp Cover AN CAUTION Pan and tilt locks must be disengaged before powering and operating luminaire NOTE 1200W Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp ES rated for 800 1400W operation running at 1400W in Standard mode or 1200W in Studio mode kg kl fm Figure 1 3 Sub Assemblies 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C NZ n AN Installation This chapter contains instructions for installation of the luminaire It includes connecting power and data along with instructions for powering up the luminaire for the first time and addressing it within your system Power and Data Cabling Requirements Installation Procedures Powering Up Addressing Transporting Note Please refer to the following Set Tilt Cal on page 76 and Gobo Offset on page 77 for additional set up information 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 11 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Power and Data Cabling Requirements Power The luminaire requires standard AC power distribution from 200 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Current required depends on the AC supply voltage and product model Refer to Current vs Voltage on page 14 for all models covered in this manual A Note The mating Neutrik power CON Truel connector is supplied however you will need to purchase or construct a cable appropriate fo
8. 93 sry EA AEG FERRO CREB E STER DDV ES TOBA BEBE GOES SH AU NITRO ZOZ ERBHYD ES 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction About This Manual e Sn nen nee eet Tua 1 Additional DocumMentati0N oooonccnoncncncncnnnonenaneninocccnconononanenonienecncncnnonennnnaniconocccnoncononans 2 Text Conventions ee epp rere ente pe erai re eter aeu 2 Customer Service oe eer li uen eee eet edge nen Es eo ete e ca 3 Chapter 1 Description Features OVEVI Wisin nur aute uten Unis di re ad i e dep 6 Components Included Items ic an tei eee de iege 8 Replacement Items Accessories conan nre 8 L minaire Components s sa lante ned Erit eet ee fete te Pieter ente te 9 Major Components scsi a det ed etai 9 Chapter 2 Installation Power and Data Cabling Requirements POWER er e e i E er Leser tae bos o e i lis 12 Current vs Voltage iudi oda m d ee Ro eid ied 14 Data Cables cue eet n e eet et tette ER 15 Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers en ennene 16 Termination Conn ctor 2 iret tette e eter te cane nen 16 Installation Procedures Installing La di 17 CAUTIONS amp WARNINGS rete ete etre tree tue 17 Align Lamp For Maximum Beam Irradiance 19 Hanging the Luminaire sce eite da eee 20 Floor Mounting the Luminaire 24 Connecting Data and Pow
9. Lamp Socket Cover removed for clarity It is not necessary to remove Lamp Socket Cover to align lamp Figure 2 5 Lamp Alignment Screws 23 January 2015 19 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 20 Hanging the Luminaire The VL4000 Spot Luminaire can be hung horizontally or vertically from any structure designed to work with the type of load created by this moving luminaire Two mounting truss hooks or other mounting hardware are required Many compatible truss hooks are available from different manufacturers for your particular needs A minimum of two hooks per luminaire is required If mounting method does not use truss hooks two attachment points per luminaire are required Install mounting hardware and brackets Step 1 Install truss hooks also refer to Truss Hook Hardware by others on page 20 for additional information on two provided truss hook brackets as required as shown in Figure 2 6 Mega Claw Truss Hook not provided lm Mount Bracket Truss Hook Hardware not provided Figure 2 6 Truss Hook Installation Note Various types of truss hooks can be used The Mega Claw truss hook as shown in the example above as well as many other standard hooks can be ordered separately Truss Hook Hardware by others When installing hanging hooks on mounting brackets Vari Lite strongly recommends the use of a Belleville washer by others Figure 2 7 shows examples when j D installin
10. Step 4 Once menu item is reached press OK to access the menu item parameters Step 5 Make changes to parameters as desired Step 6 Press OK Enter button to accept changes DMX Address To set edit and save a DMX address Step 1 Press ESC Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Address appears Press OK Step 3 Use Left and Right arrow buttons to scroll through all digits Step 4 Once at desired digit use Up and Down arrows to change highlighted digit Step 5 Once digit is set use Left and Right arrow buttons to set other digits in DMX address Step 6 Once all digits are set in DMX address press OK to set Step 7 DMX address will display and is saved Operational Modes Standard and Studio The VL4000 Spot Luminaire offers users the choice of two operational modes that are selectable through the luminaire s menu system Standard Mode default luminaire s cooling fans are set to maximum cooling to allow the luminaire to output up to 33 000 lumens In Standard Mode the fixture can operate in environments up to 104 F 40 C Studio Mode luminaire s cooling fans are slowed to afford quieter operation where noise could be a concern The lumen output of the fixture is reduced to minimize the heat produced by the luminaire s lamp In Studio Mode the fixture can operate in environments up to 122 F 50 C Note The operational mode can be changed at any time during use via the control
11. 67 16 68 17 69 27 17 70 18 71 28 18 72 18 73 19 74 29 19 75 20 76 30 20 77 20 78 21 79 31 21 80 21 81 22 82 32 22 83 23 84 33 23 85 23 86 24 87 34 24 88 25 89 35 25 90 25 91 26 92 36 26 93 27 94 37 27 95 27 96 28 97 38 28 98 29 99 39 29 100 29 101 30 102 40 30 103 30 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C 02 9704 0001 C OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING Table 6 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX 96 Value z Seconds 104 31 105 41 31 106 32 107 42 32 108 32 109 33 110 43 33 111 34 112 44 34 113 34 114 35 115 45 35 116 36 117 46 36 118 36 119 37 120 47 37 121 38 122 48 38 123 38 124 39 125 49 39 126 39 127 40 128 50 40 129 41 130 51 41 131 41 132 42 133 52 42 134 43 135 53 43 136 43 137 44 138 54 44 139 45 140 55 45 141 45 142 46 143 56 46 144 47 145 57 47 23 January 2015 3 49 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 50 Table 6 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX 96 Value z Seconds 146 47 147 48 148 58 48 149 49 150 59 49 151 49 152 50 153 60 50 154 50 155 51 156 61 51 157 52 158 62 52 159 52 160 53 161 63 53 162 54 163 64 54 164 54 165 55 166 65 55 167 56 168 66 56 169 56 170
12. 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 Weareye 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 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C FOREWORD Sicherheitshinweise Es ist u erst wichtig ALLE Sicherheitsinformationen und hinweise in diesem Handbuch und dem beiliegenden Informationsmaterial zu lesen bevor Sie die hierin beschriebenen Produkte installieren bzw bedienen Halten Sie bei der Installation
13. Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 Index Rotate High Byte Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 Index Rotate Low Byte 0 65535 0 100 32767 16 bit control of the Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 index and rotation Rotate Fast to Slow lt lt lt DMX 0 32756 Rotate STOP DMX 32757 32780 Rotate Slow to Fast gt gt gt DMX 32781 65535 Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 Control 0 255 0 100 Used as a control channel for different movement options for Gobo Wheel 1 Channel 23 0 5 Gobo Selection using shortest quickest path 6 10 Gobo Selection using normal longest path 11 20 Reserved Values 21 50 Wheel Spin Forward Fast to Slow 51 60 Wheel Spin STOP 61 90 Wheel Spin Reverse Slow to Fast 91 120 Gobo Shake Quickest Path Slow to Fast 121 150 Gobo Shake Normal Path Slow to Fast 151 180 Gobo Twist Quickest Path Slow to Fast 181 210 Gobo Twist Normal Path Slow to Fast 211 255 Reserved Values Animation Wheel 1 Dichro Fusion 02 9704 0001 C 0 255 0 100 Controls Animation Wheel 1 linearly within the beam 23 January 2015 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 3 VL4000 Spot Enhanced 16 Bit DMX Channel Mapping DMX Range Range Default Channel Parameters DMX 96 Value Description Operation Animation Wheel 1 2 D
14. UP DOWN arrows until DOWNLOAD appears Press OK Step 7 Once the download is complete the display will read Reset Current Lum error log file Press OK to reset or ESC to exit Step 8 Press OK to clear the current log file in the luminaire or ESC to keep it The csv log file on the USB Flash Drive can be read via any computer system The file name will be as follows 4KSxxxxx csv the xxxxx will be the unique luminaire ID of the fixture Each log file contains labels and values as shown in Table 5 on page 78 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 77 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 5 csv Log File Information Parameter Example Information Meaning Model VL4000 Spot The fixture model Fixture Hours 142 The total of number of hours the fixture has been operating DMX Address 1 Current DMX address of the fixture as set by the user RDM UID 56 4c 2f 0 7 2a Refer to RDM Parameter IDs on page 53 for information Luminaire ID 1834 Current luminaire identification number Software Version 1 6 2015 Current software version loaded in the fixture DMX Map 16 bit Enh Current DMX mode setting 16 bit enhanced or 16 bit Swap Pan Tilt No Current pan and tilt setting Invert Pan No Current pan operation setting Invert Tilt No Current tilt operation setting Lamp Power Up Lamp Off Current Lamp Power Up option rd Lamp Off Lamp ON or Cal Lamp Level Standard Current operati
15. vi WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN UBERHOHTE UV STRAHLUNG 1 Viele VARI LITE Scheinwerfer verwenden die 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 K RPERVERLETZUNGEN 1 Bei Betrieb sind die Au enfl chen der Scheinwerfer hei Verwenden Sie bei der Bedienung von aufgeheizter Apparatur die jeweils geeignete Sicherheitsausr stung Handschuhe Augenschutz etc Bei Betrieb der Scheinwerfer ist die Lampe hei Unterbrechen Sie die Stromzufuhr und lassen Sie die Lampe abk hlen wenn Sie diese austauschen Bogenlampen senden ultraviolette Strahlen aus die Hautverbrennungen und Augenentz ndungen verursachen k nnen Der Betrieb von Bogenlampen erfolgt unter Hochdruck und bei hohen Temperaturen Sollte die Lampe zerbrechen besteht die Gefahr von K rperverletzung bzw von Feuer das von Lampenteilen ausgel st werden kann Tragen Sie beim Austausch der Lampen einen Augenschutz Die geeignete Sicherheitsausr stung Handschuhe Augenschutz sollte beim Umgang mit besch digten Lampen verwendet werden Wenn die Lampe mit blo en H nden ber hrt wird reinigen Sie sie mit denaturiertem Alkohol und einem flusenfreien Tu
16. 20 Rotate with Mega Stepping 21 25 Reserved Values 26 56 Image Shake using shortest quickest path slow to fast 57 87 Image Shake using normal longest path slow to fast 88 255 Reserved Values 35 Beam Iris 0 255 0 100 0 Controls beam size iris from 0 open to 255 full 36 Shutter Frame 1A 0 255 0 10096 0 Controls Framing Shutter 1A from 0 open to 255 full 37 Shutter Frame 1B 0 255 0 10096 0 Controls Framing Shutter 1B from 0 open to 255 full 38 Shutter Frame 2A 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Framing Shutter 2A from 0 open to 255 full 39 Shutter Frame 2B 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Framing Shutter 2B from 0 open to 255 full 40 Shutter Frame 3A 0 255 0 10096 0 Controls Framing Shutter 3A from 0 open to 255 full 41 Shutter Frame 3B 0 255 0 10096 0 Controls Framing Shutter 3B from 0 open to 255 full 42 Shutter Frame 4A 0 255 0 10096 0 Controls Framing Shutter 4A from 0 open to 255 full 43 Shutter Frame 4B 0 255 0 10096 0 Controls Framing Shutter 4B from 0 open to 255 full 44 P s 0 255 0 100 128 Controls Framing Shutter mechanism from 50 Controls prism mechanism 0 5 Open 45 Prism 0 255 0 10096 0 6 10 Index 11 15 Rotate Normal 16 20 Rotate with Mega Stepping 21 255 Reserved Values 46 Prism Index Rotate 16 bit control of prism index or rotation High Byte 0 65535 0 100 32767 Rotate Fast to Slow DMX 0 32756 47 Prism Index Rotate Rota
17. 47CFR 15B clA CEI Issued 2009 10 01 Title 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B Unintentional Radiators Class A Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense EC Declaration of Conformity We Philips Lighting B V 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 declare under our responsibility for the products contained herein are in conformity with the essential requirements of the following European Directives and harmonized standards Low Voltage Director LVD 2006 95 EC EN 60589 2 17 1984 A1 1987 A2 1990 used in conjunction with 60598 1 2008 A11 2009 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive EMC 2004 108 EC EN 55022 2010 EN55024 2010 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C FOREWORD Safety Notice It is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in this manual and any accompanying documentation before installing and operating the products described herein Heed all cautions and warnings during installation and use of this product Safety symbols used throughout this manual are as follows A CAUTION advising of potential damage to product AN WARNING advising of potential injury or death to persons GENERAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK FIRE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE UV RADIATION AND INJURY TO PERSONS CAN BE FOUND BELOW WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
18. 57 171 67 57 172 58 173 68 58 174 58 175 59 176 69 59 177 59 178 60 179 70 60 180 65 181 71 65 182 65 183 70 184 72 70 185 75 186 73 75 187 75 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C 02 9704 0001 C OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING Table 6 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX 96 Value z Seconds 188 80 189 74 80 190 85 191 75 85 192 85 193 90 194 76 90 195 95 196 77 95 197 95 198 100 199 78 100 200 110 201 79 110 202 110 203 120 204 80 120 205 120 206 81 130 207 130 208 140 209 82 140 210 140 211 150 212 83 150 213 160 214 84 160 215 160 216 170 217 85 170 218 180 219 86 180 220 180 221 190 222 87 190 223 200 224 88 200 225 200 226 210 227 89 210 228 210 229 220 23 January 2015 3 51 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 52 Table 6 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX 96 Value z Seconds 230 90 220 231 230 232 91 230 233 230 234 240 235 92 240 236 250 237 93 250 238 250 239 260 240 94 260 241 270 242 95 270 243 270 244 280 245 96 280 246 290 247 97 290 248 290 249 300 250 98 300 251 310 252 99 310 253 310 254 310 255 100 Follows Cue Data 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C OPERATION RDM PARAMETER IDS 3 RDM Parameter ID
19. C 23 January 2015 53 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 9 VL4000 Spot Luminaire RDM Parameters IDs uum mun RDM Parameter IDs Value Comment Implemented Category Product Information DEVICE INFO 0x0060 PRODUCT DETAIL ID LIST 0x0070 DEVICE MODEL DESCRIPTION 0x0080 MANUFACTURER LABEL 0x0081 A DEVICE_LABEL 0x0082 FACTORY DEFAULTS 0x0090 LANGUAGE CAPABILITIES 0x00A0 LANGUAGE 0x00B0 SOFTWARE VERSION LABEL 0x00CO BOOT_SOFTWARE_VERSION_ID 0x00C1 BOOT SOFTWARE VERSION LABEL 0x00C2 Category DMX512 Setup DMX PERSONALITY 0x00E0 DMX PERSONALITY DESCRIPTION 0x00E1 m DMX START ADDRESS Ox00FO SLOT INFO 0x0120 SLOT DESCRIPTION 0x0121 DEFAULT SLOT VALUE 0x0122 Category Sensors 0x02xx SENSOR DEFINITION 0x0200 SENSOR VALUE 0x0201 RECORD SENSORS 0x0202 Category Dimmer Settings 0x03xx FUTURE USE Category Power Lamp Settings 0x04xx DEVICE HOURS 0x0400 LAMP HOURS 0x0401 LAMP STRIKES 0x0402 m LAMP STATE 0x0403 LAMP ON MODE 0x0404 H DEVICE POWER CYCLES 0x0405 Category Display Settings 0x05xx B DISPLAY INVERT 0x0500 DISPLAY LEVEL 0x0501 Category Configuration 0x06xx B PAN INVERT 0x0600 TILT_INVERT 0x0601 BH E PAN_TI
20. CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE 1 VARI LITE luminaires have been designed for use with specific lamp types The VL4000 spot luminaire requires a certain type of lamp see Replacement Items Accessories on page 8 for all lamp types Installing another type or unapproved lamp may be hazardous 2 Luminaires may be mounted on any type of surface as long as mounting instructions are followed See instructions detailed in this manual 3 Note distance requirement from combustible materials or illuminated objects for VARI LITE luminaires WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK 1 VARIXLITE luminaires are designed for dry locations only Exposure to rain or moisture may damage luminaire 2 Disconnect power before servicing any VARI XLITE equipment 3 Servicing to be performed by qualified personnel only 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 iii VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO 1 WA UV RADIATION Many VARI LITE luminaires use a lamp that produces UV radiation DO NOT look directly at lamp It is hazardous to operate luminaires without lens or shield Shields lenses or ultraviolet screens shall be changed if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired For example by cracks or deep scratches RNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST INJURY TO PERSONS 1
21. Data is being transmitted second USB Upload T Cable Figure 3 8 USB Upload Cable 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 57 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 58 Upload Cable Warning Error Message If you see a warning message as shown in Figure 3 9 on your warning x computer screen and the USB Upload Cable is properly connected to No USB DMX Interface found USB 2 0 compatible port on your computer it may not be detected by Please install the Driver your computer or plug in the USB DMX Cable e Disconnect USB Upload Cable from computer and reconnect e Reinstall USB Upload Cable Driver as described in Installing PEGASUS Software Figure 3 9 Upload Cable If either of the these do not resolve the error message you may have a Error Message defective Upload Cable Contact customer service at 1 214 647 7880 or entertainment service philips com for assistance Installing or Updating Luminaire Firmware Luminaire firmware for the VL4000 spot luminaire can be loaded via PEGASUS or via the USB port This section describes both methods USB Upload via USB Port To upload luminaire software to a luminaire using a USB Flash drive Step 1 Onacomputer connected to the Internet download the luminaire software from the Vari Lite web site Refer to current user s manual for more information on downloading Luminaire software Save the downloaded bin file to t
22. Do not operate without complete lamp enclosure in place or when lens is damaged Risque d exposition aux rayonnements ultraviolets excessifs Ne pas faire fonctionner sans le boitier complet de lampe mis en place ou lorsque l objectif est endommag To install lamp Step 1 Ensure power is completely removed from luminaire Step 2 Remove lamp from shipping box Step 3 Setthe luminaire head horizontally Step 4 Engage tilt lock to secure luminaire head in position Step 5 Atback of luminaire using 2 Phillips screwdriver remove lamp socket cover by loosening the two quarter turn captive screws Note lamp socket cover is connected with a safety tether Lamp Socket Lamp Lamp Socket Cover Quarter Turn Screws Figure 2 2 Lamp Socket Cover Removal 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 17 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Step 6 As shown in Figure 2 3 align lamp tabs with lamp socket _ Align tabs of lamp with socket when installing Lamp NOTE Bow of lamp must be oriented with Slot in reflector fi 65 EN ST Bow Lamp Socket Cover Figure 2 3 Lamp Installation Step 7 Install lamp fully into lamp socket taking care not to touch lamp glass Step 8 Turn lamp clockwise to seat lamp into socket Lamp base should be aligned as illustrated in Figure 2 4 T Lamp Note alignment of fully seated lamp Ensure
23. Gobo 86 90 Gobo 1 91 95 Gobo 2 Alpha Waves Rotate with Mega Stepping Leafy Breakup Rotate with Mega Stepping 96 100 Gobo 3 Neurons V2 Rotate with Mega Stepping 101 105 Gobo 4 Night Sky Rotate with Mega Stepping 106 110 Gobo 5 Bricked Out Rotate with Mega Stepping 111 115 Gobo 6 On the Rocks Rotate with Mega Stepping 116 120 Gobo 7 Droplets Rotate with Mega Stepping 121 255 Reserved Values Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Index Rotate High Byte Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Index Rotate Low Byte 0 65535 0 100 32767 16 bit control of the Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 index and rotation Rotate Fast to Slow lt lt lt DMX 0 32756 Rotate STOP DMX 32757 32780 Rotate Slow to Fast gt gt gt DMX 32781 65535 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C DMX Channel OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 Table 3 VL4000 Spot Enhanced 16 Bit DMX Channel Mapping Parameters Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Control Range DMX 0 255 Range 0 100 Default Value Description Operation Used as a control channel for different movement options for Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Channel 19 0 5 Gobo Selection using shortest quickest path 6 10 Gobo Selection using normal longest path 11 20 Reserved Values 21 50 Wheel Spin Forward Fast to Slow 51 60 Wheel Spin STOP 61 90 Wheel Spin Reverse Slow to Fast 91 120
24. Gobo Shake Quickest Path Slow to Fast 121 150 Gobo Shake Normal Path Slow to Fast 151 180 Gobo Twist Quickest Path Slow to Fast 181 210 Gobo Twist Normal Path Slow to Fast 211 255 Reserved Values Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 0 255 0 100 8 bit control of Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 See Channel 26 for control options 0 5 Open No Gobo 6 10 Gobo 1 Circle of Eights Index Punch Card Index Vertical Bars Index 11 15 Gobo 2 16 20 3 21 25 4 26 30 Gobo 5 31 35 Gobo 6 36 40 Gobo 7 Lattice Index Wavy Triangle Index Dot Buffet Index Quadcone Red 41 45 Open No Gobo 46 50 Gobo 1 51 55 Gobo2 56 60 Gobo 3 61 65 Gobo 4 66 70 Gobo 5 71 75 Gobo 6 76 80 Gobo 7 Circle of Eights Punch Card Ro Index Rotate ate Vertical Bars Rotate Lattice Rotate Wavy Triangle Rotate Dot Buffet Rota Quadcone Red 81 85 Open No Gobo 86 90 Gobo 1 91 95 Gobo 2 96 10 Gobo 3 Circle of Eights Punch Card Ro e Rotate Rotate with Mega Stepping ate with Mega Stepping Vertical Bars Rotate with Mega Stepping 101 105 Gobo 4 Lattice Rotate with Mega Stepping 106 110 2 Gobo 5 Wavy Triangle Rotate with Mega Stepping 111 115 Gobo 6 Dot Buffet Ro 116 120 Gobo 7 Quadcone Red Rotate with Mega Stepping 121 255 Reserved Values ate with Mega Stepping
25. If there are multiple luminaires in a system any settings or changes would need to be made at each LCD Menu as desired Menu Controls The menu system is controlled by an OK Enter ESC Escape and four Arrow JA VD buttons These buttons function are shown in Figure 4 1 LCD Menu Proximity Sensor Automatically enables the menu display turn on NAAA A the backlight as you reach for the front panel Arrow Keys Up Down Left Right Menu Navigation Data Selection ON STU NO 16E 331 N E LCD Display Displays all Data and VL4000 Spot Luminaire Luminaire Settings OK s To Select or Change a ESC Escape Setting or Data Value Used to Access Main Menu Parameters Exit or Return to Previous Menu Item Figure 4 1 Menu Control 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C MENU SYsTEM MENU OPERATION 4 LCD Display and Menu System Operation The LCD Display Menu system consists of several categories Use the Menu Buttons to access and make changes to the menu items When the desired menu item is reached press the desired Menu Button to display the menu options and to navigate and configure the menu options as required To navigate and access menu settings selections Step 1 Make sure unit is powered and turned on Step 2 Press ESC to access menu categories Step 3 Use four Arrow XA V gt buttons to navigate through the various options and settings
26. Mega Stepping 111 115 Gobo 6 Dot Buffet Rotate with Mega Stepping 116 120 Gobo 7 Quadcone Red Rotate with Mega Stepping 121 255 Reserved Values Rotating Gobo 24 Wheel 2 Index Rotate 16 bit control of the Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 index and rotation High Byte 0 65535 0 100 32767 Rotate Fast to Slow DMX 0 32756 Rotating Gobo Rotate STOP DMX 32757 32780 25 Wheel 2 Rotate Slow to Fast gt gt gt DMX 32781 65535 Index Rotate Low Byte Used as a control channel for different movement options for Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 Channel 24 0 5 Gobo Selection using shortest quickest path 6 10 Gobo Selection using normal longest path 11 20 Reserved Values Rotating Gobo 21 50 Wheel Spin Forward Fast to Slow 26 Wheel 2 Control 0 255 0 100 0 51 60 Wheel Spin STOP 61 90 Wheel Spin Reverse Slow to Fast 91 120 Gobo Shake Quickest Path Slow to Fast 121 150 Gobo Shake Normal Path Slow to Fast 151 180 Gobo Twist Quickest Path Slow to Fast 181 210 Gobo Twist Normal Path Slow to Fast 211 255 Reserved Values 27 Animator 0 255 0 10096 0 Controls Animation Wheel 1 linearly within the beam Dichro Fusion i Animation Wheel 1 Dichro Fusion 28 esla Rotate 16 bit control of the Animation Wheel 1 index and rotation High Byte 0 65535 0 100 32767 Rotate Fast to Slow lt lt lt DMX 0 32756 Animation Wheel 1 Rotate STOP DM
27. Slow to Fast gt gt gt DMX 32781 65535 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C DMX Channel OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 Table 3 VL4000 Spot Enhanced 16 Bit DMX Channel Mapping Parameters Prism Diverge Range DMX 0 255 Range 0 100 Default Value Description Operation Controls spread of prism image from small DMX 0 to wide DMX 255 Note there are some diverge positions that will not be available due to various lensing positions Frost 0 255 0 100 Controls frost mechanism Linear control from No Frost DMX 0 to Full Frost DMX 255 Strobe Speed 0 255 0 100 Controls strobe rate from slowest DMX 0 to fastest DMX 255 Strobe Control 0 255 0 100 Control Channel for strobing functions 0 5 Open 6 10 Closed 11 15 Normal Strobe 16 20 Random Strobe 21 25 Random Sync 26 255 Reserved Values Focus Timing 0 255 0 100 255 Allows for luminaire timing of pan and tilt mechanisms Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console timing Optics Timing 0 255 0 100 255 Adjustment of fixture timing to control lensing mechanisms Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console timing Color Timing 0 255 0 100 255 Allows for luminaire timing to control color mechanisms Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console timing Beam Timing 0 2
28. channel This allows the unit to be put in Studio mode only for particular instances or scenes within during its use 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 65 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 66 Other LCD Display Features LCD Menu Battery Operation The LCD menu system utilizes a battery powered system for operation when the luminaire is not connected to power The primary purpose of this mode is to allow basic setup and configuration of the luminaire To enable the battery operation of the menu system Step 1 Press and hold ESC and OK for two seconds Step 2 Once enabled the menu will function as normal Note Any commands that require full power calibrate lamp strike etc will be ignored while the menu system is in battery operation mode Step 3 To exit battery mode press and hold ESC and OK for two seconds Note luminaire will automatically exit this mode after one minute of inactivity Status Bar The Status Bar as illustrated in Figure 4 2 is present at all times and displays luminaire operational information of the luminaire The Status Bar contains the following information LAMP indicates current lamp state ON or OFF e MODE indicates STA for Standard Mode or STU for Studio Mode e ERRORS Displays a number indicating the total amount of current errors When errors present messages will appear in Red text When no errors are present NO will display MAP Displays
29. deviation control Variable Frost Independent variable frost glass with adjustable softness control Intensity Control Full field dimming designed for smooth timed fades as well as quick dimming effects Strobe High performance dual blade strobe system capable of ultra fast operation Pan Tilt Smooth time controlled continuous motion by way of a high power three phase stepper motor system Range Pan 540 Tilt 270 Pan Tilt Accuracy 0 3 resolution Weight 83 lbs 37 7 kg Luminaire only no accessories Spacing The VL4000 spot luminaire hangs on 25 inch 635 mm centers 25 00 in 635 0 mm 24 57 in 624 1 mm Figure B 1 Luminaire Hanging amp Spacing Requirements 96 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS B Optical Source 1200W Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp rated for 800 1400W operation running at 1400W in Standard mode or 1200W in Studio mode Reflector Precision facetted elliptical glass reflector system with dichroic cold mirror coating Color Temperature 6000K Fixture Output Standard Mode 33 000 lumens Studio Mode 25 000 lumens Zoom Optics Control Features a high speed precision 12 element 5 1 zoom optical system with continuously variable field angle from approximately 9 to 47 programmable over a timed range of 0 5 seconds to 20 minutes Variable beam focus to soften edges of gobos or spot Intensity Control Full fiel
30. dise adas solamente para lugares secos La exposici n la lluvia o humedad pueden da ar la luminaria 2 Desconecte la energ a antes de dar servicio a cualquier equipo de VARI LITE 3 El servicio debe ser realizado solamente por personal calificado 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 ix VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCI N CONTINUA CONTRA LA EXPOSICI N EXCESIVA DE RADIACI N ULTRA VIOLETA 1 Muchas luminarias VARI LITE usan un tipo de l mpara que produce radiaci n UV NO mire directamente a la l mpara 2 Es peligroso operar luminarias sin lentes o protectores Debe cambiar los protectores lentes o pantallas ultravioletas si se aprecia que han sido da adas y que su efectividad pudiera estar deteriorada Por ejemplo si tuvieran rajaduras o raspaduras profundas ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCI N CONTRA LESIONES DE PERSONAS 1 Las superficies exteriores de las luminarias est n calientes durante su operaci n Use un equipo de seguridad apropiado guantes protecci n para los ojos etc cuando haga ajustes en el equipo y componentes que est n calientes 2 Cuando las luminarias est n en operaci n la l mpara estar muy caliente Desconecte la energ a y deje que la l mpara se enfr e antes de reemplazarla 3 Lasl mparas de arco emiten radiaciones ultravioletas que pueden ocasionar serias quemaduras a la piel e inflamaci n alos ojos Adem s las l mpara
31. fingers immediately wipe off any fingerprints with isopropyl alcohol e Use care when removing and replacing covers of luminaire and cleaning reflectors Any jarring can undo the optical alignment of the lamp e Hot Lamp Luminaire must remain powered on for 5 minutes after dousing lamp Do not open for 5 minutes after switching off Lampe chaude Le luminaire doit rester en marche pendant 5 minutes apr s avoir teindre la lampe Ne pas ouvrir pendant 5 minutes apr s la coupure e Risk of exposure to excessive ultraviolet radiation Do not operate without complete lamp enclosure in place or when lens is damaged Risque d exposition aux rayonnements ultraviolets excessifs Ne pas faire fonctionner sans le boitier complet de lampe mis en place ou lorsque l objectif est endommag Heat When lamps are lit the interior of the luminaires becomes very hot To aid in the airflow circulation within the luminaires after dousing the lamps wait 5 minutes before removing power to the luminaires This will provide enough time for the equipment fan to cool off the unit Users should wait until the unit is cool to the touch before servicing or handling Note Also refer to Fixture Shutdown on page 44 for additional information Lamp Life e When operating arc lamps allow luminaires to operate for at least 3 minutes It takes about 3 minutes for the fill components mercury and halogen metal compounds in the lamp tubes to vaporize completely I
32. lamp is completely N seated before reinstalling lamp socket cover Figure 2 4 Installed Lamp Step 9 Reinstall lamp socket cover Make sure safety tether is completely encapsulated within lamp socket cover Step 10 Disengage tilt lock to allow luminaire head to move freely Step 11 Align lamp as described in Align Lamp For Maximum Beam Irradiance on page 19 18 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Align Lamp For Maximum Beam Irradiance After a new lamp is installed in the luminaire it will be necessary to align the lamp to optimize the beam AN WARNING Backcap and alignment screws will be HOT during lamp operation Wear gloves and or use tools to prevent burns To align lamp Step Step Step Step Step 1 2 3 Set intensity to 100 Position beam on a white wall at a distance of 10 to 20 feet Using console or internal luminaire menu controls set zoom to zero and focus to a hard edge Be sure that beam size iris is completely opened Using console or internal luminaire menu controls insert Bricked Out gobo This aids in locating beam hot spot Using three alignment screws as indicated with Red Arrows in Figure 2 5 adjust hot spot to center of beam Alignment Screws AN Do not loosen or use these screws for adjustment 02 9704 0001 C NS a Z D NOTE
33. release locking mechanism to lock in place Ensure brackets are locked securely 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 21 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL AN WARNING Fnsure that the bracket locking mechanism is fully seated after the bracket is installed on the luminaire AVERTISSEMENT Assurez vous que le m canisme de support de verrouillage est compl tement ins r apr s le support est install sur l appareil Example Truss Hook and Mounting Hardware not included sold separately Mount Bracket Raised Mounting Buttons 8 each Fit bracket s keyed hole and locking mechanism over raised mounting buttons and slide forward Locking to lock Mechanism Mount Bracket Press up to install or release Locked Keyed Hole Bracket Orientation Brackets Figure 2 8 Installing Brackets on Luminaire Enclosure Installing in Truss Step 1 Using two people lift luminaire into mounting position Step 2 Secure in place with truss hook Ensure truss hook hardware that locks hook in place e g wing bolt is properly tightened and that luminaire is fully supported Step 3 Attach safety
34. restore control Program starting address in Battery Mode e To activate menu in Battery Mode when the fixture is not connected to a power source press OK and ESC together The LCD screen will come on Address the fixture as described above The LCD screen will shut off after one minute of inactivity 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C INSTALLATION TRANSPORTING 2 Transporting Overview When shipping or transporting VARIXLITE Luminaires Vari Lite recommends that the luminaire s be sufficiently protected against any including but not limited to shock vibration drops jarring exposure to the environment etc Failure to sufficiently protect any VARI LITE luminaire during shipping or transportation will result in damage and void the luminaire s warranty Vari Lite will not be responsible for any shipping damage or breakage of any product under any circumstances Vari Lite will not be responsible for any third party case manufacturer s cases Note As with all automated luminaires proper handling and suitable protective shipping cases should be used when transporting fixtures to reduce the risk of damage For more information please refer to Vari Lite technical notice TN 235 Transportation and Shipping Case Requirements in the Support area of the Vari Lite web site Transportation and Shipping Case Requirements Cases to transport VARIXLITE luminaires should meet the following loading requirements e Luminaire head yo
35. s 90 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C TROUBLESHOOTING AND IMAINTENANCE A Animation Wheels Removal and Installation To remove and replace animation wheels Step 1 Before removing power from luminaire move Edge towards front of luminaire with control console or via luminaire menu system AN WARNING Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely before performing this procedure Step 2 Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely Step 3 Depending on which animation wheel you need to access do the following a For Animation Wheel 1 closest to the rear of luminaire remove head cover assembly as indicated in Figure A 10 by loosening four captive screws and lifting cover away from luminaire head Note head cover is attached by a safety tether b For Animation Wheel 2 closest to the front of luminaire remove head cover assembly as indicated in Figure A 10 by loosening four captive screws and lifting cover away from luminaire head Note head cover is attached by a safety tether Captive Phillips Each head cover is secured with a tether Screws x4 Head Cover Assembly to access Animation Wheel 2 Fixed Color Assembly closest to lamp Shutter Rotating Gobo Animation Wheel Assembly closest to front lens Head Cover Assembly to access Animation Wheel 1 Luminaire Head Assembly Figure A 10 Replacing Animation Wheels A CAUTION Wear protectiv
36. und dem Einsatz dieses Produkts alle Warnhinweise und Vorsichtsma nahmen ein Folgende Sicherheitssymbole werden in diesem Handbuch verwendet A VORSICHT weist auf m glichen Produktschaden hin AN WARNUNG weist auf m gliche K rperverletzung und Lebensbedrohung hin NACHSTEHEND FINDEN SIE ALLGEMEINE HINWEISE BER SICHERHEITSVORKEHRUNGEN GEGEN ELEKTROSCHOCK FEUER BERH HTE UV STRAHLUNG UND K RPERVERLETZUNGEN WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM FEUERSCHUTZ 1 VARIXLITE Scheinwerfer sind ausschlie lich f r den Einsatz mit bestimmten Lampentyps Achten Sie auf den Lampentyp bevor Sie die jeweiligen Lampen ersetzen Die Installation eines anderen Lampentyps kann gef hrlich sein 2 Scheinwerfer k nnen auf jeder beliebigen Oberfl che montiert werden solange Sie die Montageanweisungen befolgen Detaillierte Hinweise finden Sie in diesem Handbuch 3 Beachten Sie die Einhaltung des erforderlichen Sicherheitsabstandes der VARIKLITE Scheinwerfer von brennbarem Material oder beleuchteten Objekten WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ELEKTROSCHOCK 1 VARIXLITE 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 VAREKLITE Ger ten beginnen 3 Die Ger te sollten nur von qualifiziertem Personal gewartet werden 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL
37. 11 15 Dimmer Snap OFF 16 20 Dimmer Snap ON Fixture Default 11 Cyan 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Cyan color mechanism 12 Yellow 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Yellow color mechanism 13 Magenta 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Magenta color mechanism 14 CTO 0 255 0 100 0 Controls CTO mechanism 8 bit control of Color Wheel 1 See Channel 16 for options 15 Fixed Color Wheel 1 0 255 0 100 0 So 24 69 RED Center at DMX 46 70 116 DARK FUCHSIA Center at DMX 93 117 162 ORANGE Center at DMX 139 163 209 KELLY GREEN Center at DMX 186 210 255 CONGO BLUE Center at DMX 232 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 35 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL DMX Channel 16 Table 3 VL4000 Spot Enhanced 16 Bit DMX Channel Mapping Parameters Fixed Color Wheel 1 Control Range DMX 0 255 Range 0 100 Default Value Description Operation Used as a control channel for different movement options of Color Wheel 1 0 5 Linear Movement using shortest quickest path 6 10 Linear Movement using normal longest path 11 15 Wheel Spin Forward Fast to Slow 16 20 Wheel Spin STOP 21 25 Wheel Spin Reverse Slow to Fast 26 56 Color Shake Quickest Path Slow to Fast 57 87 Color Shake Normal Path Slow to Fast 88 255 Reserved Values 17 Fixed Color Wheel 2 0 255 0 100 8 bit control of Color Wheel 2 See Cha
38. 23 January 2015 8 bit control of Color Wheel 2 See Channel 18 for options 0 23 OPEN 24 69 BLUE Center at DMX 46 70 116 GREEN Center at DMX 93 117 162 MINUS GREEN Center at DMX 139 163 209 LAVENDER Center at DMX 186 210 255 AMBER Center at DMX 232 02 9704 0001 C DMX Channel 18 Parameters Fixed Color Wheel 2 Control OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 Table 4 VL4000 Spot 16 Bit Channel Mapping Range DMX 0 255 Range 0 100 Default Value Description Operation Used as a control channel for different movement options of Color Wheel 2 0 5 Linear Movement using shortest quickest path 6 10 Linear Movement using normal longest path 11 15 Wheel Spin Forward Fast to Slow 16 20 Wheel Spin STOP 21 25 Wheel Spin Reverse Slow to Fast 26 56 Color Shake Quickest Path Slow to Fast 57 87 Color Shake Normal Path Slow to Fast 88 255 Reserved Values 19 Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 0 255 0 100 8 bit control of Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 See Channel 22 for control options 0 5 Open No Gobo 6 10 Gobo 1 Alpha Waves Index 11 15 Gobo 2 Leafy Breakup Index 16 20 Gobo 3 21 25 Gobo 4 26 30 Gobo 5 31 35 Gobo 6 Neurons V2 Index Night Sky Index Bricked Out Index On the Rocks Index 36 40 Gobo 7 Droplets Index 41 45 Open No Gobo 46 50 Gobo 1 Alpha Wave
39. 4 0001 C 23 January 2015 5 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Features Overview VL4000 Spot Luminaire feature highlights Color System A three filter CYM cross fading system capable of extremely smooth movements at both slow and fast speeds and a variable CTO color temperature correction system Fixed Color Wheels Two opposing fixed color wheels each with five interchangeable color filters are capable of producing multi color effects and variable wheel rotations i D oe Zoom Optics Note truss hooks shown are sold separately i Truss and pipe by others A 12 element 5 1 zoom optics system covering a range from 9 to 47 Beam Size Control A mechanical iris provides continuous beam size control for rapid and smooth timed beam angle changes Shutter Control A four blade shutter mechanism that allows the blades to be operated independently or in unison on two planes for a clear and crisp image The entire mechanism can rotate 50 in either direction Rotating Gobo Wheels Two gobo wheels combine to each offer seven rotatable indexable gobo positions and one open position Animation Wheels Two animation wheels each offer unique rotatable indexable patterns with variable motion control from horizontal to vertical Unique Dichro Fusion pattern is chromatically tuned to provide endless color effects Rotating Prism Independent rotating and indexing 3 facet prism with variable deviation con
40. 41 Frame 3B XXX Value Luminaire ID Ch 42 Frame 4A XXX Value I Software Version MM DD YY HH MM Ch 43 Frame 4B XXX Value Fi TRE Ch 44 Frame Rotate XXX Value Fixture Hours XXXXXX Hours Ch 45 Prism XXX Value Grosslpad Software Send Ch 46 Prism Indx High XXX Value lL Sending Version Ch 47 Prism Indx Low XXX Value XX XX XX XX XX Ch 48 Prism Divergence XXX Value L Ch 49 Frost XXX Value Crossload Ch 50 Strobe Speed XXX Value Complete Ch 51 Strobe Ctrl XXX Value Service Service Settings Ch 52 Focus Timing XXX Value L Set Tilt Cal Ch 53 Optic Timing XXX Value L Gobo 1 Offset Ch 54 Color Timing XXX Value L Gobo 2 Offset Ch 55 Beam Timing XXX Value Ch 56 Gobo Timing XXX Value Diagnostics Ballast Info Ch 57 Luminaire Ctrl XXX Value Bie m Pan Tilt Swap Pan Tilt Off Debug L USB Update OS Invert Pan Off L On Log File L oe Invert Tilt Off L On Notes L DMX Map 16 bit Factory default setting L 16 bit Channel and Dimmer information displayed simultaneously Reboots entire fixture including processor For use by authorized service technicians only CONTINUED NEXT PAGE Figure 4 3 Menu Tree Part 1 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Continued from previous page
41. 5 47 Degrees 10 Programming Control 0 255 0 100 Used as a control channel for different programmable settings Control Set discreet value of desired effect wait gt 3 seconds then set value to 0 Idle 0 2 Idle 3 10 Reserved Values 11 15 Dimmer Snap OFF 16 20 Dimmer Snap ON Fixture Default 11 Cyan 0 255 0 100 Controls Cyan color mechanism 12 Yellow 0 255 0 100 Controls Yellow color mechanism 13 Magenta 0 255 0 10096 Controls Magenta color mechanism 14 CTO 0 255 0 100 ojojojo Controls CTO mechanism 15 Fixed Color Wheel 1 0 255 0 100 8 bit control of Color Wheel 1 See Channel 16 for options 0 23 OPEN 24 69 RED Center at DMX 46 70 116 DARK FUCHSIA Center at DMX 93 117 162 ORANGE Center at DMX 139 163 209 KELLY GREEN Center at DMX 186 210 255 CONGO BLUE Center at DMX 232 Fixed Color Wheel 1 ig Control 0 255 0 100 Used as a control channel for different movement options of Color Wheel 1 0 5 Linear Movement using shortest quickest path 6 10 Linear Movement using normal longest path 11 15 Wheel Spin Forward Fast to Slow 16 20 Wheel Spin STOP 21 25 Wheel Spin Reverse Slow to Fast 26 56 Color Shake Quickest Path Slow to Fast 57 87 Color Shake Normal Path Slow to Fast 88 255 Reserved Values 17 Fixed Color Wheel 2 0 255 0 100 40
42. 55 0 100 255 Allows for luminaire timing to control beam shaping mechanisms Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console timing Gobo Timing 0 255 0 100 255 Allows for luminaire timing to control gobo mechanisms Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console timing Control Notes Default Values Denotes recommended console default settings 02 9704 0001 C 0 255 0 100 To execute a command the control channel must be set to idle DMX 0 then changed to a particular value and held for 3 seconds then restored to DMX 0 Upon completion of this routine the desired command will be executed by the luminaire Used to strike douse the lamp set lamp levels and other various func tions as well as resetting the luminaire via the console DMX values are 0 5 Idle Default 6 10 Full Luminaire ReCal 1 1 This command is also used to Wake fixture up from shutdown 11 15 Lamp ON 16 20 Lamp OFF 21 25 Fixture Shutdown for more information see Fixture Shut down on page 44 26 30 Display Menu ON 31 35 Display Menu OFF 36 40 ReCal Position 41 45 ReCal Color 46 50 ReCal Gobo 51 55 ReCal Beam 56 60 ReCal Optics 61 65 ReCal Dimmer Strobe 66 70 Reset Fixture to Defaults 71 75 Full Luminaire Reboot 2 2 This command will douse lamp and reset all processors in fixture then Re
43. 704 0001 C INSTALLATION POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS 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 e Suitable for use with EIA485 RS485 operation at 250k baud e Characteristic impedance 85 150 ohms nominally 120 ohms e Low capacitance e Two twisted pairs e Foil and braid shielded e 24 AWG min 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 Documentation on page 2 The XLR 5 pin connectors should be wired as follows Pin Wire Code to XLR Connectors Data Thru Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Data In Cable Pinout Cable Pinout Foil amp 1st 2nd 1st 2nd Braided conductor conductor conductor conductor Shield of 1st of 1st of 2nd of 2nd 1 5 twisted twisted twisted twisted 5 1 2 4 pair pai
44. Cal all parameters 76 80 Fixture Status On Off 3 3 This command will enable the display to show fixture status for 5 min After this time displays will return to default configuration Repeating this command in less than 5 minutes will behave as a toggle 81 85 Standard Mode Fixture operates at maximum output Default 86 90 Studio Mode Reduced output with lower fan settings 91 255 Reserved Values 23 January 2015 39 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 16 Bit Channel Mapping Table 4 provides DMX channel mapping of the DMX512 control values when the VL4000 Spot Luminaire is in 16 Bit DMX mode as set by the luminaire s menu system Table 4 VL4000 Spot 16 Bit Channel Mapping DMX Range Range Channel Earameters DMX 0 closed 255 open Intensity 0 100 Default Value 0 Description Operation Linear Intensity control from O closed to 255 open Pan High Byte 0 65535 0 100 Pan Low Byte 32767 16 bit linear control of pan from 0 to 520 Tilt High Byte 0 65535 0 100 Tilt Low Byte 32767 16 bit linear control of tilt from 0 to 270 Edge High Byte 0 65535 0 100 Edge Low Byte 16 bit linear control of edge functions Zoom High Byte 0 65535 0 100 OO CO om A Ww Zoom Low Byte 16 bit linear control of fixture zoom range between 0 9 degrees to 6553
45. Col Whl 2 Ctrl XXX Value Ch 19 Gobo Whl 1 XXX Value Ch 20 Gobo 1 Indx High XXX Value Ch 21 Gobo 1 Indx Low XXX Value Ch 22 Gobo 1 Ctrl XXX Value Ch 23 Gobo Whl 2 Value Ch 24 Gobo 2 Indx High XXX Value Ch 25 Gobo 2 Indx Low XXX Value Ch 26 Gobo 2 Ctrl XXX Value Ch 27 Animation Whl 1 XXX Value Ch 28 Animation 1 Indx High XXX Value Ch 29 Animation 1 Indx Low XXX Value Ch 30 Animation 1 Ctrl XXX Value Ch 31 Animation Whl 2 XXX Value Ch 32 Animation 2 Indx High XXX Value Ch 33 Animation 2 Indx Low XXX Value Ch 34 Animation 2 Ctrl XXX Value Ch 35 Iris XXX Value Ch 36 Frame 1A XXX Value Ch 37 Frame 1B XXX Value Ch 38 Frame 2A XXX Value Ch 39 Frame 2B XXX Value Ch 40 Frame 3A XXX Value Ch 41 Frame 3B XXX Value Ch 42 Frame 4A XXX Value Ch 43 Frame 4B XXX Value Ch 44 Frame Rotate XXX Value Ch 45 Prism XXX Value Ch 46 Prism Indx High XXX Value Ch 47 Prism Indx Low XXX Value Ch 48 Prism Divergence XXX Value Ch 49 Frost XXX Value Ch 50 Strobe Speed XXX Value Ch 51 Strobe Ctrl XXX Value Ch 52 Focus Timing XXX Value Ch 53 Optic Timing XXX Value Ch 54 Color Timing XXX Value Ch 55 Beam Timing XXX Value Ch 56 Gobo Timing XXX Value Ch 57 Luminaire Ctrl XXX Value Pan Tilt Pan Tilt Options Swap Pan Tilt Swap Pan amp Tilt operation OFF default ON
46. ED Status Messages 57 Upload Cable Warning Error Message 58 Installing or Updating Luminaire Firmware eene 58 USB Upload via USB Port 58 Using PEGASUS Uploader ai cai ciate 8 2 22 inet indies 58 Important Notes amp Warnings uueeseessesnersnnennesnnnnnensnennnennonnnnennnennnesnnensnnno en 59 Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire eese 60 Chapter 4 Menu System Menu Operation LCD Display and Menu System sen 64 Menu Controls e Kae pe enr qe a e ER 64 LCD Display and Menu System Operation 65 DMX Addiess ee eee p ad ab 65 Operational Modes Standard and Studio 65 Other LCD Display Features aussen nenne ed 66 LCD Menu Battery Operation ss 66 St t s Dar uten eio E ede ied trt te e 66 LCD Menu Proximity SEnSOr eren entren nennen 66 Menu Tres eoo a eerte iere aleta 67 Menu System Functions 3 co e eere eb balon 69 Self Tests Running AAA tiene eser ti epe t 74 Diagnostic Tests cit a all cele ete oh dere 75 2 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C TABLE OF CONTENTS Test Descriptions m rre er RR an 75 Service Menu Items Set Tilt Calice Parenti ke aget e EEA 76 Gobo Offset BEE t iii TI USB Loggo nen E TI Appendix A Maintenance Equipment Handling Location Us ne Re nr resp EP UNE 80 eie ni te subcode Pe PO PE Rae 80 SeEVICIDg d auia tdt ce etit P ORE a ea ds 80 H
47. ES POUR SE PROT GER CONTRE LES ACCIDENTS POUVANT ENTRA NER DES BLESSURES l Les surfaces externes du luminaire deviennent br lantes quand l appareil est en marche Pour manceuvrer ou ajuster des appareils br lants et leurs composants se prot ger suffisamment gants protection pour les yeux etc 2 Lalampe du luminaire est br lante lorqu il est en marche D brancher le courant et attendre que la lampe ait refroidi avant de la remplacer 3 Les lampes arc mettent des rayons ultraviolets pouvant causer de graves br lures sur la peau et une inflammation des yeux De plus les lampes arc fonctionnent sous haute tension de tr s hautes temp ratures Sila 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 quate
48. EST 2 Index R eee eee ae ee L Framing Shutters Running FRAMING SHUTTERS TEST Gobo 2 Control Value 0 255 Mo Animation 1 Value 0 255 Edge Running EDGE TEST L_ Animation 1 Indx Rot Value 0 65535 oom Running ZOOM TEST Animation 1 Control Value 0 255 Prism Running PRISM TEST _ Animation 2 Value 0 255 r Frost Running FROST TEST _ Animation 2 IndX Rot Value 0 65535 Lamp Lamp Adjustment Mode Enabled Animation 2 Control Value 0 255 t Encoder Pan XXXXXXX Displays Pan Encoder Iris Value 0 255 r Encoder Tilt XXXXXXX Displays Tilt Encoder Frame 1A Value 0 255 Sensor All Sensor Test Pass Fail Frame 1B Value O 255 Pan Sensor Pass Fail Frame 2A Value 0 255 Tilt Sensor Pass Fail Frame 2B Value 0 255 Dimmer Sensor Pass Fail Frame Value 0 255 I Cyan Sensor Pass Fail Frame 3B Value 0 255 I Yellow Sensor Pass Fail Frame 4A Value 0 255 Magenta Sensor Pass Fail Frame 48 Value 0 255 CTO Sensor Pass Fail Frame Rotation Value 0 255 I Color Whl 1 Sensor Pass Fail Prism Value 0 255 L Color Whl 2 Sensor Pass Fail Prism Indx Rotate Value 0 65535 Gobo Whl 1 Sensor Pass Fail Prism Divergence Value 0 255 Gobo 1 I
49. Error Color Whl2 Sensor Color Wheel 2 Sensor Error Gobo Whli Sensor Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Sensor Error Gobo 1 Index Sensor Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Indexing Sensor Error Gobo Whl2 Sensor Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 Sensor Error Gobo 2 Index Sensor Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 Indexing Sensor Error Animation Whl1 Sensor Animation Wheel 1 Sensor Error Animation 1 Index Sensor Animation Wheel 1 Indexing Sensor Error Animation Whl2 Sensor Animation Wheel 2 Sensor Error Animation 2 Index Sensor Animation Wheel 2 Indexing Sensor Error Prism Sensor Prism Mechanism Sensor Error Prism Rotate Sensor Prism Rotating Sensor Error Prism Diverge Sensor Prism Diverge Sensor Error Frost Sensor Frost Mechanism Sensor Error Frost Adjust Sensor Frost Adjustment Sensor Error Zoom Sensor Zoom Assembly Sensor Error 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C AN TROUBLESHOOTING AND IMAINTENANCE A Troubleshooting Guide If a problem is suspected first try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message The chart below provides possible causes and remedies for various error messages and or symptoms CAUTION Some troubleshooting is included for reference only Performing remedies may void product warranty Refer to the Vari Lite Limited Warranty card included with the product Table A 2 Troubleshooting Guide Message Sym
50. Frame 4A Value 0 255 Frame 4B Value 0 255 Frame Rotation Value 0 255 Prism Value 0 255 Prism Indx Rotate Value 0 65535 Prism Divergence Value 0 255 Frost Value 0 255 Strobe Speed Value 0 255 Strobe Control Value 0 255 72 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C MENU SYsTEM MENU OPERATION Table 4 1 Menu System Chart Continued 4 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel Test ALL Test Running ALL TEST Press Menu to System Test Pan Tilt Running PAN TILT TEST stop tests Pan Running PAN TEST Note Test is Tilt Running TILT TEST Disabled if Dimmer Running DIMMER TEST DMX512 signal is Strobe Running STROBE TEST present Color Mixing Running COLOR MIXING TEST Cyan Running CYAN TEST Yellow Running YELLOW TEST Magenta Running MAGENTA TEST CTO Running CTO TEST Color Wheel 1 Running COL WHL 1 TEST Color Wheel 2 Running COL WHL 2 TEST Gobo 1 Running GOBO 1 TEST Gobo 2 Running GOBO 2 TEST Animation 1 Running ANIMATION 1 TEST Animation 2 Running ANIMATION 2 TEST Iris Running RIS TEST Framing Shutters Running FRAMING SHUTTERS TEST Edge Running EDGE TEST Zoom Running ZOOM TEST Prism Running PRISM TEST Frost Running FROST TEST Lamp Lamp Adjustment Mode Enabled Encoder Pan XXXXXXX Displays Pan Encoder Encoder Tilt XXXXXXX Displays Tilt Encoder Sensor All Sensor Test Pass Fail Pan Sensor Pass Fail Tilt Sensor Pass Fail Dimmer Sensor Pass Fail Cyan Sen
51. IN CAUTION VL4000 spot luminaires accept glass gobos only Use of metal gobos in these luminaires may damage gobo assembly and will void the luminaire warranty Note For all available patterns and their associated numbers refer to System page on the Philips Vari Lite web site or contact your local regional sales manager or Authorized VAREKLITE Dealer 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 31 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Standard load rotating gobos for Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 are shown in Figure 3 3 and described in Table 1 Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Standard Effects and Positions Table 1 Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Standard Effects and Positions Position Gobo Gobo Part Number 0 Open None None 1 Alpha Waves 41 9704 4421 2 Leafy Breakup 41 9704 4422 3 Neurons V2 41 9704 4423 4 Night Sky 41 9704 5011 5 Bricked Out 41 9704 4425 6 On The Rocks gag 41 9704 8511 7 Droplets gag 41 9704 8506 Open Position no gobo or gag 0 me 1 Alpha Waves gt SS gt 4 Night Sky Figure 3 3 Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Standard Gobo Load 32 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C OPERATION COLOR CONTROL amp GOBOS 3 Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 Standard load rotating gobos for Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 are shown in Figure 3 4 and described in Table 2 Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 Standard Effects and Positions on page 33 Table 2 Rotat
52. IRE USER S MANUAL Components Included Items The following illustration shows all items included with the luminaire Included Items PHILIPS VARBKLITE K P Product Support Warranty Card Sheet Product Registration VL4000 Spot Luminaire R 1200W MSR Gold Neutrik powerCON True1 Truss Hook Brackets FastFit Lamp AC Input Connector truss hooks sold separately QuickStart Guide QuickStart Guide this document Figure 1 1 VL4000 Spot Luminaire Included Items Replacement Items Accessories The following optional and or replacement items can be ordered directly from your Authorized VARI LITE Dealer When ordering please order by the Vari Lite part number Vari Lite Part No Accessory PCT1BE AC Input Cable Neutrik powerCON True1 with Bare End no connector 1 Meter PC1GTL208 AC Input Cable Neutrik amp powerCONO True1 with Twist Lock Male 250V 1 Meter PCT1GP AC Input Cable Neutrik amp powerCON True1 with Stage Pin Male 1 Meter PEGASUS Luminaire Programming Kit 22 9620 0194 Safety Cable Assembly 25 9661 0057 DMX Termination Connector Assembly 55 6840 0001 Truss Hook Mega Clamp Round and Square 55 6841 0001 Truss Hook Mega Claw for 2 Round Tube 71 9704 1200 1200W Short Arc Lamp Philips MSR Gold Fast Fit For approved lamp types see the latest version of Vari Lite technical notice TN 248 in the product downloads secti
53. LT_SWAP 0x0602 REAL TIME CLOCK 0x0603 Category Control 0x10xx 54 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C OPERATION RDM PARAMETER IDS 3 Table 9 VL4000 Spot Luminaire RDM Parameters IDs NUN RDM Parameter IDs Value Comment Implemented IDENTIFY DEVICE 0x1000 m RESET_DEVICE 0x1001 POWER STATE 0x1010 PERFORM SELFTEST 0x1020 SELF TEST DESCRIPTION 0x1021 23 January 2015 55 02 9704 0001 C VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Updating Software 56 PEGASUS Software Application With the USB Upload Cable part number PEGASUS sold separately and the PEGASUS Software downloaded from our web site you can connect any USB 2 0 compatible port on a computer to a chain of up to 32 Philips Entertainment luminaires in order to update the luminaire software ea Aud Figure 3 7 USB Upload Cable sold separately Note PEGASUS Software is compatible with previous versions of the VARIXLITE USB Upload Cable 25 9600 0001 Computer Requirements e PC running Windows Although the programming kit software is not directly compatible with Macintosh computers it does run with some Windows emulators e An available USB 2 0 compatible port on your computer e Internet access the Vari Lite web site www vari lite com to download the PEGASUS Software Note Internet access is only required to download the PEGASUS Software an
54. PHILIPS VL4000 Spot Luminaire User s Manual All other brand or product names which may be mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations Philips Vari Lite reserves the right to change details of design materials and finishes Information graphics drawings specifications etc are subject to change without notice Some features may be the result of future software updates Philips 1 1 automated lighting equipment is made in the U S A Please check www vari lite com for latest version Vari Lite assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual All information and graphics are property of Philips Vari Lite a Philips group company 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 USA Version as of 23 January 2015 Part number 02 9704 0001 C VL4000 Spot Luminaire User s Manual 92014 2015 Philips Vari Lite a Philips group company All Rights Reserved FOREWORD How To Obtain Warranty Service copy of the Vari Lite Limited Warranty was included in the shipping package for this VARI LITE product To obtain warranty service please contact customer service at 1 877 VARI LITE 1 877 827 4548 1 214 647 7880 or entertainment service 9 philips com and request a Return Material Authorization RMA for warranty service You will need to provide the model and serial number of the item being returned a descr
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56. X 32757 32780 29 Dichro Fusion Rotate Slow to Fast gt gt gt DMX 32781 65535 Index Rotate Low Byte 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 Table 4 VL4000 Spot 16 Bit Channel Mapping DMX Range Range Default En Channel Parameters DMX 96 Value Description Operation Used as a control channel for Animation Wheel 1 0 5 Index using shortest quickest path Animation Wheel 1 6 10 Index using normal longest path 30 Dichro Fusion 0 255 0 100 0 11 1 gt Normal Control 16 20 Rotate with Mega Stepping 21 25 Reserved Values 26 56 Image Shake using shortest quickest path slow to fast 57 87 Image Shake using normal longest path slow to fast 88 255 Reserved Values 31 Animation Wheel 2 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Animation Wheel 2 linearly within the beam Wicked Waves i Animation Wheel 2 32 Wicked Waves DENS Index Rotate 16 bit control of the Animation Wheel 2 index and rotation High Byte 0 65535 0 100 32767 Rotate Fast to Slow lt lt lt DMX 0 32756 Animation Wheel 2 Rotate STOP DMX 32757 32780 33 Wicked Waves Rotate Slow to Fast gt gt gt DMX 32781 65535 Index Rotate Low Byte Used as a control channel for Animation Wheel 2 0 5 Index using shortest quickest path 34 Wicked Waves 0 255 0 100 0 AAN Control 16
57. Y IMPORTANT Rear of filter is the REFLECTIVE side and MUST be towards lamp Fixed Color Filter Retaining Clip Fixed Color Wheel Assembly Note Assembly shown for clarity Open Position no filter Figure A 6 Installing Fixed Color Filters Step 7 After filter is installed reinstall head cover s 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 87 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Rotating Gobo Removal and Installation A CAUTION VL4000 spot luminaires accept glass gobos only Use of metal gobos in these luminaires may damage gobo assembly and will void the luminaire warranty To remove and replace rotating gobos Step 1 Before removing power from luminaire move Edge towards front of luminaire with control console or via luminaire menu system AN WARNING Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely before performing this procedure Step 2 Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely Step 3 Depending on which rotating gobo wheel you need to access do the following a For Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 closest to the rear of luminaire remove head cover assembly as indicated in Figure A 4 by loosening our captive screws and lifting cover away from luminaire head Note head cover is attached by a safety tether b For Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 closest to the front of luminaire remove head cover assembly as indicated in Figure A 4 by loosening our cap
58. ailure and may void the luminaire s warranty 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 13 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 14 Current vs Voltage Table 2 1 VL4000 Spot Luminaire Current vs Voltage 1200W Lamp provides the luminaire s current draw at specific voltages Total Luminaire Current is calculated with the lamp on and all motors sequencing WARNING It is the responsibility of the user to adequately protect supply source with a correct size and type circuit breaker and not overload circuits AVERTISSEMENT Il est de la responsibilit de l utilisateur de prot ger ad quatement la source d alimentation avec une taille correcte et le disjoncteur de type et surchargez pas les circuits Table 2 1 VL4000 Spot Luminaire Current vs Voltage 1200W Lamp AC Voltage Y 60Hz Total Luminaire Current Motor Lamp Current 200V 11 0A 210V 10 5A 220V 10 0A 230V 9 6A 240V 9 2A Note 1200W Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp rated for 800 1400W operation running at 1400W in Standard mode or 1200W in Studio mode WARNING It is not recommended to power any VAREKLITE luminaire from a dimmer even in NONDIM mode Dimmer and non dim modules are not suitable sources of power because their output modifies the AC wave form This may work for a short time but will eventually result in power problems luminaire mis operation and or failure and may void the luminaire s warranty 23 January 2015 02 9
59. cable as required as follows refer to Figure 2 9 on page 23 a Loop safety cable at least once around safety cable anchor point rod b Loop safety cable at least once around truss pipe and secure around pipe 22 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Safety Cable Recommended for hanging installations May be required by local codes Safety cable is sold separately C ble de s curit Recommand pour les installations pendaison Peut tre exig par les codes locaux C ble de s curit est vendu s par ment N ES Safety Cable Anchor Point N see note a 25 00 in 635 0 mm 22 46 in V 570 5 mm qq 9 Safety Cable Anchor Point NOTE The safety cable anchor point is tested and is in compliance of the following safety standards EN 60598 2 17 6 6 UL1573 Figure 2 9 Safety Cable Installation Luminaire Hanging Step 4 Make sure tilt and pan locks are disengaged so luminaire moves freely Step 5 Connect power and data cables according to procedure given in Connecting Data and Power on page 24 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 23 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Floor Mounting the Luminaire All luminaires included in this manual are designed to sit directly on i
60. ch bevor Sie die Scheinwerfer installieren oder in Betrieb nehmen Wenn die Lampe besch digt oder durch Hitzeeinwirkung deformiert ist mu diese ausgetauscht werden WARNUNG HF INTERFERENZ 1 Es handelt sich um ein Produkt der Klasse In einer Wohnumgebung kann das Produkt Hochfre quenzst rungen verursachen In diesem Fall m ssen eventuell geeignete MaBnahmen getroffen werden 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C FOREWORD Notes de s curit Avant de proc der l installation des produits d crits dans ce guide et de les mettre en marche il est 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 A ATTENTION Ce symbole annonce que l appareil risque d tre endommag AN AVERTISSEMENT Ce symbole annonce qu il y a risque d accident grave ou m me fatal CETTE SECTION CONTIENT DES INFORMATIONS G N RALES POUR SE PROT GER CONTRE LES D CHARGES LECTRIQUES LES INCENDIES L EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX RAYONS UV ET TOUT AUTRE ACCIDENT POUVANT ENTRA NER DES BLESSURES AVERTISSEMENT DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTEGER CONTRE LES INCENDIES 1 Les luminaires VARI LITE ont t con us pour tre utilis s uniquement avec certai
61. ctions follow in sequence This section contains the DMX channel maps for the VL4000 Spot Luminaire Users can select one of two maps as detailed in these sections e Enhanced 16 Bit Channel Mapping Default starting below e 16 Channel Mapping on page 40 Enhanced 16 Bit Channel Mapping Default Table 3 provides DMX channel mapping of the DMX512 control values when the VL4000 Spot Luminaire is in Enhanced 16 Bit DMX mode as set by the luminaire s menu system Table 3 VL4000 Spot Enhanced 16 Bit DMX Channel Mapping DMX Range Range Default Channel Parameters DMX 96 Value Description Operation 1 Intensity 0 255 0 100 0 8 bit control of Fixture Intensity from 0 100 2 Pan High Byte uoa 0 65535 0 100 32767 16 bit linear control of pan from 0 to 520 3 Pan Low Byte 4 Tilt High Byte 0 65535 0 100 32767 16 bit linear control of tilt from 0 to 270 5 Tilt Low Byte 6 Edge High Byte a 0 65535 0 100 0 16 bit linear control of edge functions T Edge Low Byte 8 Zoom High Byte 16 bit linear control of fixture zoom range between 0 9 degrees to 0 65535 0 100 0 9 Zoom Low Byte 65535 47 Degrees Used as a control channel for different programmable settings Control Set discreet value of desired effect wait gt 3 seconds then set value to 0 Idle 10 Programming Control 0 255 0 100 0 0 2 Idle 3 10 Reserved Values
62. d Values 26 56 Image Shake using shortest quickest path slow to fast 57 87 Image Shake using normal longest path slow to fast 88 255 Reserved Values 35 Beam Iris 0 255 0 10096 0 Controls beam size iris from O open to 255 full 36 Shutter Frame 1A 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Framing Shutter 1A from 0 open to 255 full 37 Shutter Frame 1B 0 255 0 10096 0 Controls Framing Shutter 1B from 0 open to 255 full 38 Shutter Frame 2A 0 255 0 10096 0 Controls Framing Shutter 2A from 0 open to 255 full 39 Shutter Frame 2B 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Framing Shutter 2B from 0 open to 255 full 40 Shutter Frame 3A 0 255 0 10096 0 Controls Framing Shutter 3A from 0 open to 255 full 41 Shutter Frame 3B 0 255 0 10096 0 Controls Framing Shutter 3B from 0 open to 255 full 42 Shutter Frame 4A 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Framing Shutter 4A from 0 open to 255 full 43 Shutter Frame 4B 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Framing Shutter 4B from 0 open to 255 full 44 d 0 255 0 100 128 Controls Framing Shutter mechanism from 50 Controls prism mechanism 0 5 Open 45 Prism 0 255 0 100 0 6 10 Index 11 15 Rotate Normal 16 20 Rotate with Mega Stepping 21 255 Reserved Values 46 Prism Index Rotate 16 bit control of prism index or rotation and index High Byte 0 65535 0 100 32767 Rotate Fast to Slow DMX 0 32756 47 Prism Index Rotate Rotate STOP DMX 32757 32780 Low Byte Rotate
63. d dimming designed for smooth timed fades as well as quick dimming effects It also features a high performance dual blade strobe system capable of ultra fast operation 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 97 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 98 Operational Power Requirements Standard AC power distribution from 200 240VAC 50 60 Hz The unit requires up to 11 0A depending on the AC supply voltage Note For a breakdown of total luminaire current draw at different voltages see Current vs Voltage on page 14 Operational Temperature Standard Mode 20 to 104 F 29 to 40 C Studio Mode 20 to 122 29 to 50 Cooling Forced air cooling Control Control by DMX512 protocol Compatible with a wide variety of DMX512 consoles DMX Channels 57 Channels Enhanced 16 Bit Mode 52 Channels 16 Bit Mode For complete information refer to VL4000 Spot Channel Mapping on page 35 RDM Control Completely compatible with a wide variety of RDM devices For RDM implementation see VL4000 Spot Luminaire RDM Parameter IDs on page 53 Menu System Full color LCD with battery powered control Mounting Position The luminaire can be mounted and operated in any orientation For spacing requirements refer to Figure B 1 on page 96 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C PHILIPS VARISLITE Vari Lite 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 1 877 VARILITE 1 214 647 7880 www vari lite com 2015
64. d product firmware files Internet access is not required to use the program Installing PEGASUS Software To install the PEGASUS Software Step 1 Visit the Vari Lite web site as described in Computer Requirements and download PEGASUS Software ZIP File Step 2 Unzip file to a folder on your computer 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C OPERATION UPDATING SOFTWARE 3 Step 3 Double click on pegausinstall msi icon Step 4 Follow all prompts in program s installation wizard Step 5 Insert USB Upload Cable sold separately into a USB 2 0 compatible port on your computer AN WARNING Do not use a USB hub always connect directly to a USB port on your computer Step 6 When prompted by Windows for upload cable USB driver use browser window to point to USB Driver folder that came with PEGASUS Software and press OK Step 7 After USB cable is ready to use proceed to next step Note Refer to Upload Cable LED Status Messages about the three color LED on the XLR end of the cable Troubleshooting Upload Cable LED Status Messages Table 10 USB Upload Connector LED Colors XLR LED Status Meaning Do not use the cable to download software contact Continuous Red customer service for assistance Continuous Purple Driver software is not installed Continuous Blue with Purple Cable is ready but data is not being transmitted pulse every five seconds Flashing Blue twice per
65. e Centers and Certified Vari Lite Technicians use only Set Tilt Cal Set Tilt Calibration Set Tilt Cal menu under the Fixture gt Service menu This improves the centering calibration of the tilt parameter When software 01 16 15 or later is installed the tilt values may differ from previous values Show data can be updated to correct for the update however for the best performance users are advised to calibrate the tilt using the luminaire s LCD menu To Set Tilt Cal Step 1 Press UP DOWN arrows until Service appears Press OK Step 2 Press UP DOWN arrows until Set Tilt Cal appears Press OK Step 3 The display will read Set Tilt Encoder Center Tilt Position Press OK and the tilt motors will disengage Step 4 Manually move by hand the tilt of the luminaire s head until it is in alignment with the yoke arm as shown in Figure 5 Luminaire Head Yoke Arm sida T al N 1 N R Dee DEl AY Io II Figure 5 VL4000 Spot Luminaire Step 5 Press OK to accept the calibration or ESC to cancel the calibration 76 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C MENU SYSTEM SERVICE MENU ITEMS 4 Offset Gobo Offset for each Gobo Wheel menu under the Fixture gt Service menu In luminaire software 01 16 15 or later the ability to adjust the offset of each gobo wheel was implem
66. e controls can produce unexpected results The default value setting in the profile should be 255 proportional control to allow smooth movement when using console timing The VL4000 Spot Luminaire utilizes an intuitive timing system when the timing channels are set to 255 When quick DMX changes are detected the luminaire will operate as fast as possible and with slower DMX changes the luminaire will operate as smooth as possible The timing channel data should change as a snap A zero value will give the fastest move however without any smoothing this can appear steppy in console timed moves 23 January 2015 45 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 46 Note Some parameters have been excluded from the timing channels Wheel spin and gobo rotation rate changes are not affected by timing channels To use luminaire timing channels you must Step Step Step Step Step 1 2 3 AR Create the cue including color beam gobo and position as required Decide which fixtures and which parameter groups will use timing channels Assign a value to the particular timing channel s you wish to use for timing information see chart on next page Set console timing for the luminaire s parameters and timing channels to zero seconds Store cue Note Avoid changing timing channel values in a fading cue This can cause unexpected behavior in the luminaire as the timing channel value is updated over time Timing c
67. e fans will shutdown A power cycle will also clear the shutdown state 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 Luminaire Timing Luminaire Timing Channel Information Timing channel control improves the timed moves of certain groups of parameters Four timing channels are provided one for Pan and Tilt one for color parameters one for beam parameters and one for gobo index parameters Timing channels support time values of up to six minutes Table 5 Channel Function Timing Channel Relationship Timing Channel Channel Function Focus Time Color Time Beam Time Gobo Time Pan Hi Byte Lo Byte 4 Optics Time Tilt Hi Byte Lo Byte 4 Color 4 Iris 4 Framing Shutters 4 Rotating Gobos Animation Wheels Zoom Edge Frost Prism Types of timing control Timing Control Channel the luminaire uses its timing channel value to calculate a smooth continuous movement for a given time and transition Console Timing the console calculates the time duration between the DMX increments to be sent for a given time and transition Guidelines 02 9704 0001 C Timing channels support time values of up to six minutes To use a timing channel instead of console timing it is necessary to set the timing channel to the desired value and set cue and or parameter time to zero A combination of tim
68. e gloves or other protective covering while handling animation wheels to avoid leaving fingerprints If dirty clean with isopropyl alcohol and a soft lint free cloth Note For the standard load of animation wheels refer to Animation Wheel 1 Dichro Fusion on page 34 or DMX Operation on page 35 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 91 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Step 4 Loosen screw on bulkhead so animation arm can swing out Step 5 Remove one screw from animation frame CAUTION Be careful not to lose belt bearing washer screw or post These will be required for reassembly and installation Step 6 Slip belt off of animation wheel Remove wheel Note Animation wheel 2 shown Information same for both wheels Animation Wheel Assembly Detail P dns Animation Wheel Assembly Belt Bearing Note Assembly shown for clarity Drive Belt Belt Bearing Bearing Post Animation Wheel Belt Bearing Bearing Screw Bearing Washer Figure A 11 Animation Wheel Removal amp Installation Step 7 Slip belt around new wheel Seat on all three bearings Step 8 Reassemble post onto bearing and washer Hand tighten down with screw Step 9 Swing animation arm back into beam area and hand tighten down bulkhead screw Step 10 After animation wheel is installed reinstall head cover s 92 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C TROUBLESHOOTING AND IMAINTENANCE A Cleaning Optical Lense
69. eCal 1 1 This command is also used to Wake fixture up from shutdown 11 15 Lamp ON 16 20 Lamp OFF 21 25 Fixture Shutdown for more information see Fixture Shut down below 26 30 Display Menu ON 31 35 Display Menu OFF 36 40 ReCal Position 41 45 ReCal Color 46 50 ReCal Gobo 51 55 ReCal Beam 56 60 ReCal Optics 61 65 ReCal Dimmer Strobe 66 70 Reset Fixture to Defaults 71 75 Full Luminaire Reboot 2 2 This command will douse lamp and reset all processors in fixture then ReCal all parameters 76 80 Fixture Status On Off 3 3 This command will enable the display to show fixture status for 5 min After this time displays will return to default configuration Repeating this command in less than 5 minutes will behave as a toggle 81 85 Standard Mode Fixture operates at maximum output Default 86 90 Studio Mode Reduced output with lower fan settings 91 255 Reserved Values Notes Default Values Denotes recommended console default settings Fixture Shutdown This command will turn the lamp OFF disable all motors and stop the luminaire from functioning until either a Full Luminaire ReCal command or Lamp ON command is sent When in the shutdown state the luminaires menu will display SHUTDOWN Note The luminaire s cooling fans will continue to run for 5 minutes after the shutdown command is sent After 5 minutes the luminair
70. eat 80 Lamp 80 Solid State Electronics ert ttr Ire eee eise EP PL 81 Electrostatic Discharge ESD esses enne enne nnne 81 Printed Circuit Boards PCBs us 81 Troubleshooting Error Messages o eR te 82 Troubleshooting ete eter eh iine etn 83 Routine Maintenance Lamp Removal and Installation ss 84 CAUTIONS amp WARNINGS iii 84 Fixed Color Wheel Filter Removal and Installation ee 86 Rotating Gobo Removal and Installation nennen 88 Animation Wheels Removal and Installation eee 91 Cleaning Optical Lenses and Filters esses 93 Appendix B Technical Specifications 95 Optical iie PH tette intenses 97 Operational rt edt ete cot e eerte od butte sn coa 98 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 3 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 4 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS MANUAL Introduction About This Manual This manual provides necessary information regarding safety installation operation and routine maintenance for VARIXLITE VL4000 Spot Luminaire Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you to get the most out of your product AN WARNING It is important to read ALL accompanying safety and installation instructions to avoid damage to the product and potential injury to
71. ented Gobo Offset should only be adjusted if a wheel is not properly centering gobos in the aperture CAUTION This feature should only be performed by Authorized Service Centers and Certified Vari Lite Technicians To Set Gobo Offset for gobo wheel 1 and or gobo wheel 2 Step 1 Using a DMX console or manual control select a gobo on the desired wheel and adjust the edge parameter accordingly Step 2 Press UP DOWN arrows until Service appears Press OK Step 3 Press UP DOWN arrows until Gobo 1 Offset or Gobo 2 Offset appears Press OK Step 4 The display will show a value between 0 and 65535 Use the UP DOWN arrows to move selected gobo wheel within the aperture as desired Step 5 Press OK to accept and store the gobo offset setting or ESC to cancel the gobo offset setting USB Logging The VL4000 Spot Luminaire stores error messages in a log file within the luminaire This information along with specific luminaire settings can be saved as a csv comma separated values file to a USB flash drive connected to the USB port To save the current log file to a USB Flash Drive Step 1 Insert a USB flash drive not supplied by others into luminaire s USB port Step 2 Press ESC Step 3 Press UP DOWN arrows until Fixture appears Press OK Step 4 Press UP DOWN arrows until USB appears Press OK Step 5 Press UP DOWN arrows until USB Log appears Press OK Step 6 Press
72. er sens 24 Powering Up Power Up Procedure 1 iet Eire teo tree iei EHE eroe cs 25 Addressing Program Starting Address 26 Program Starting Address Without Calibrating Luminaire 26 Transporting OVeEVIEW inns deer Hes Lee pillao ies 27 Transportation and Shipping Case Requirements esee 27 Chapter 3 Operation Color Control amp Gobos Color Mixing eoru det debe tet c Ene ip de E RH Fe LH Rege EE tee beni 30 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 1 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Fixed Color Wheel liinda 30 Fixed Color Wheel 2 ce tete a eoo e e ttt eta 31 GODOS mL 31 Rotating Gobo tif 32 Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 sanieren 33 8 nnn a Reels le eee ree Tet eene He 34 Animation Wheel 1 Dichro Fusion ss 34 Animation Wheel 2 Wicked Waves 34 DMX Operation VLA000 Spot Channel Mapping ss 35 Enhanced 16 Bit Channel Mapping Default 35 16 Bit Channel Mapping ertet tee elek 40 Fixture Sh tdOWf ete ett sas 44 Luminaire Timing Luminaire Timing Channel Information en 45 RDM Parameter IDs VLA000 Spot Luminaire RDM Parameter IDs eee 53 Updating Software PEGASUS Software in een la nt E ed Tana 56 Application ser ee Mars n tenete 56 Computer Requirements moria 2m near 56 Installing PEGASUS Software iii 56 Troubleshooting a er Hi u te deis 57 Upload Cable L
73. essary for software downloads and running tests on multiple luminaires To construct your own connector you will need the following components 5 pin male XLR connector Two 1 4W 5 120 ohm resistors 2 5 4 Solder resistors across pins 2 amp 3 and 4 amp 5 Note A male termination connector is available as an accessory from Vari Lite See Replacement Items Accessories on page 8 16 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Installation Procedures Installing Lamp In the event the lamp was packed separately during shipment follow the procedure in this section For lamp removal and replacement refer to Lamp Removal and Installation on page 84 AN WARNING Disconnect fixture before relamping D connectez le projecteur avant que le changement de lampe A CAUTIONS amp WARNINGS e 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 isopropyl alcohol and cotton cloth to thoroughly clean glass portion of lamp e Hot Lamp Luminaire must remain powered on for 5 minutes after dousing lamp Do not open for 5 minutes after switching off Lampe chaude Le luminaire doit rester en marche pendant 5 minutes apr s avoir teindre la lampe Ne pas ouvrir pendant 5 minutes apr s la coupure e Risk of exposure to excessive ultraviolet radiation
74. f the lamps are switched off earlier than 3 minutes the fill components are partially vaporized The inadequately vaporized fill components and the electrode material tungsten are deposited in the areas of the lamp tubes that have remained cool As a result the lamp tubes blacken prematurely and reduce the service life of the lamps 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C TROUBLESHOOTING AND IMAINTENANCE A Ifthe luminaire will be dimmed out for more than two hours the lamp should be doused Solid State Electronics Electrostatic Discharge ESD Electrostatic discharge ESD presents a significant danger to solid state electronic components semiconductor devices and PC board assemblies Static electricity can build on a variety of common objects including people simply by handling or moving ESD rarely results in immediate failure of a component but shows up later as an intermittent problem or severely reduces the life of the component All VARIXLITE equipment uses solid state electronics and appropriate precautions to protect them should be observed when servicing Printed Circuit Boards PCBs PC boards should be shipped in electrostatic shielding bags When handling PC boards or components devices such as conductive mats and conductive wrist straps should be used whenever possible If these precautionary devices are not available handling of PC boards and components should be avoided CAUTION Black foam used to package so
75. g a truss hook or claw as shown in Figure 2 6 u Y y The Belleville washer s size should be approximately no 0 505 inch inner diameter by 1 00 inch outer Figure 2 7 Belleville Washer Examples diameter Belleville washers are available in various 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURES thicknesses and any of the following thicknesses 0 035 inch 0 043 inch 0 050 inch 0 073 inch are acceptable for the application described herein The washer serves two purposes e spread out the load When a washer IS NOT used the bolt head without a washer concentrates the load in a smaller area creating focused stress on the steel bracket making premature failure possible A steel washer is recommended to spread this load over a larger surface area keep the bolt in place The recommended Belleville washer maintains tension in the bolted assembly and prevents it from vibrating loose If a Belleville washer is not available a regular flat washer measuring in diameter of linch minimum can be used in conjunction with a suitable split lock washer situated between the bolt head and flat washer Step 2 Determine required configuration of bracket installation Brackets may be installed in many different orientations as shown in Figure 2 8 on page 22 Step 3 While pulling up on locking mechanism release fit keyed holes onto raised mounting buttons at bottom of enclosure Slide forward and
76. h Speed option when uploading to SVL 09 18 13 17 18 16 or less luminaires TU zi L High Speed Normal Update Devices Tg 7 Progress Bar Device Connected Close Figure 3 11 bin File Selection Step 8 As indicated in Figure 3 11 click on Update Devices to start upload a During upload PEGASUS and luminaire screens will display a progress bar showing upload status b Once progress bar shows completed on computer screen wait approximately one minute before moving to next step Note The progress bar on luminaire LCD display may continue for a short time after computer progress bar shows completed c the firmware upload is complete the VARI LITE luminaire s will automatically recalibrate Step 9 Close PEGASUS Software using Close button at bottom of program screen Note You can confirm the software version in the luminaire menu 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 24 however a maximum of 32 luminaires can be updated at once Hardware Requirements Data cables used in this process must have two twisted pairs and a shield It is also recommended that cables meet all other USITT DMX specifica
77. hannel values and the final destination of the parameters affected by the timing channel should always be sent in a zero count Timing channels can be set in either or 0 255 DM X modes with the following values assigned Table 6 Timing Channels Map DMX 96 Value z Seconds 0 Full Speed 1 0 2 2 0 4 3 1 0 6 4 0 8 5 2 1 6 1 2 7 1 4 8 3 1 6 9 1 8 10 4 2 11 2 2 12 2 4 13 5 2 6 14 2 8 15 6 3 16 3 2 17 3 4 18 7 3 6 19 3 8 20 8 4 21 4 2 22 4 4 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C 02 9704 0001 C OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING Table 6 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX 96 Value z Seconds 23 9 4 6 24 4 8 25 10 5 26 5 2 27 5 4 28 11 5 6 29 5 8 30 6 31 12 6 2 32 6 4 33 13 6 6 34 6 8 35 7 0 36 14 7 2 37 7 4 38 15 7 6 39 7 8 40 8 41 16 8 2 42 8 4 43 17 8 6 44 8 8 45 9 46 18 9 2 47 9 4 48 19 9 6 49 9 8 50 10 51 20 10 2 52 10 4 53 10 6 54 21 11 55 11 56 22 12 57 12 58 13 59 23 13 60 14 61 24 14 23 January 2015 3 47 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 48 Table 6 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX 96 Value z Seconds 62 14 63 15 64 25 15 65 16 66 26 16
78. he CYM color system offers a three filter CYM cross fading system capable of extremely smooth movements at both slow and fast speeds and a variable CTO color temperature correction system e Each fixed color wheel holds 5 fixed colors for rich color projection and snap color changes The two fixed color wheels are opposing wheels Each wheel features five interchangeable color filters that are capable of producing multi color effects and variable wheel rotations Fixed Color Wheel 1 Fixed Color Wheel 1 holds five color filters and has one open space as illustrated in Figure 3 1 Note the open space will not accommodate a filter Open Red No Filter Congo Blue Dark Fuchsia Kelly Green NOTE Colors show for illustrative purposes only Actual colors will differ Orange Figure 3 1 VL4000 Spot Fixed Color Wheel 1 30 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C OPERATION COLOR CONTROL amp GOBOS 3 Fixed Color Wheel 2 Fixed Color Wheel 2 holds five color filters and has one open space as illustrated in Figure 3 2 Note the open space will not accommodate a filter Open Amber No Filter Blue Lavender Green NOTE Colors show for illustrative purposes only Actual colors will differ Minus Green Figure 3 2 VL4000 Spot Fixed Color Wheel 2 Gobos Each luminaire contains two rotating gobo wheels Each rotating gobo wheel offers seven rotatable indexable gobo positions and one open position
79. he root directory on a USB flash drive not supplied by others Do not store the bin file in any folder on the USB flash drive Step 2 Insert USB flash drive into luminaire s USB port Step 3 Press ESC Step 4 Press UP DOWN arrows until Fixture appears Press OK Step 5 Press UP DOWN arrows until USB appears Press OK Step 6 Press UP DOWN arrows until USB Upload appears Press OK Step 7 The display will show download progress Note To determine software version at luminaire see Verify software version at luminaire on page 61 Using PEGASUS Uploader When luminaires are data linked together you can program up to 32 luminaires at the same time refer to Connecting Data and Power on page 24 To program more than 32 luminaires or devices program them in batches of 32 or less 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C OPERATION UPDATING SOFTWARE 3 N Important Notes amp Warnings e DMX Data must be disconnected before uploading software to luminaires Do not merge firmware files with DMX signals e You can upload multiple firmware files to a variety of luminaires that are data linked together Each model of Philips Entertainment luminaire recognizes its own software and only downloads the appropriate file e Do not use a USB hub always connect directly to a USB port on your computer To install or update luminaire firmware using PEGASUS upload cable MA Note DMX Data must be discon
80. ic control of lumi DMX Termination No DMX termination or termination not correct naire check for DMX terminator Luminaire DMX address does not match console patch 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 83 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Routine Maintenance 84 Lamp Removal Installation WARNING Disconnect fixture before relamping D connectez le projecteur avant que le changement de lampe CAUTIONS amp WARNINGS e 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 isopropyl alcohol and cotton cloth to thoroughly clean glass portion of lamp e Hot Lamp Luminaire must remain powered on for 5 minutes after dousing lamp Do not open for 5 minutes after switching off Lampe chaude Le luminaire doit rester en marche pendant 5 minutes apr s avoir teindre la lampe Ne pas ouvrir pendant 5 minutes apr s la coupure e Risk of exposure to excessive ultraviolet radiation Do not operate without complete lamp enclosure in place or when lens is damaged Risque d exposition aux rayonnements ultraviolets excessifs Ne pas faire fonctionner sans le boitier complet de lampe mis en place ou lorsque l objectif est endommag To replace lamp Step 1 Ensure power is completely removed from luminaire Step 2 Setthe luminaire head horizontally Step 3 E
81. ichro Fusion 7 ED y 8 Index Rotate 16 bit control of the Animation Wheel 1 index and rotation High Byte 0 65535 0 100 32767 Rotate Fast to Slow lt lt lt DMX 0 32756 Animation Wheel 1 Rotate STOP DMX 32757 32780 29 Dichro Fusion Rotate Slow to Fast DMX 32781 65535 Index Rotate Low Byte Used as a control channel for Animation Wheel 1 0 5 Index using shortest quickest path Animation Wheel 1 6 10 Index using normal longest path 30 Dichro Fusion 0 255 0 100 0 115155 Rotate Normal Control 16 20 Rotate with Mega Stepping 21 25 Reserved Values 26 56 Image Shake using shortest quickest path slow to fast 57 87 Image Shake using normal longest path slow to fast 88 255 Reserved Values 31 Animation Wheel 2 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Animation Wheel 2 linearly within the beam Wicked Waves i Animation Wheel 2 32 Wicked Waves mv Index Rotate 16 bit control of the Animation Wheel 2 index and rotation High Byte 0 65535 0 100 32767 Rotate Fast to Slow lt lt lt DMX 0 32756 Animation Wheel 2 Rotate STOP DMX 32757 32780 33 Wicked Waves Rotate Slow to Fast gt gt gt DMX 32781 65535 Index Rotate Low Byte Used as a control channel for Animation Wheel 2 0 5 Index using shortest quickest path 34 Wicked Waves 0 255 0 100 0 11 18 Normal Control S 16 20 Rotate with Mega Stepping 21 25 Reserve
82. if DMX is not present 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 25 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Addressing 26 Program Starting Address The address setting for DMX console controlled systems is entered using the Menu Display refer to Menu Operation on page 64 The luminaire retains the DMX address even if power is removed Note Refer to your console operating instructions for specific information regarding its addressing requirements DMX Address To set edit and save a DMX address Step 1 Press ESC Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Address appears Press OK Step 3 Use Left and Right arrow buttons to scroll through all digits Step 5 Once digit is set use Left and Right arrow buttons to set other digits in DMX address Step 6 Once all digits are set in DMX address press OK to set 2 3 Step 4 Once at desired digit use Up and Down arrows to change highlighted digit 5 6 7 DMX will display and is saved Step Program Starting Address Without Calibrating Luminaire It is possible to bypass the calibration sequence and go directly to the Menu Display programming in order to pre program an address setting Program starting address without calibrating luminaire e While powering up luminaire press and hold ESC e When display changes from Starting to the DMX address program address as in Program Starting Address above Note The luminaire will require a reset to
83. ing Gobo Wheel 2 Standard Effects and Positions Position Gobo Gobo Part Number 0 Open None None 1 Circle of Eights 41 9704 4411 2 Punch Card 41 9704 4412 3 Vertical Bars 41 9704 4413 4 Lattice 41 9704 4414 5 Wavy Triangle 41 9704 4415 6 Dot Buffet 41 9704 4416 7 Quadcone Red 41 9704 4291 Open Position no gobo or gag ws 1 Circle of Eights PoR 0 7 Quadcone Red 6 Dot Buffet 2 Punch Card 5 Wavy Triangles 3 Vertical Bars eo d 4 Lattice Figure 3 4 Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 Standard Gobo Load 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 33 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Animation Wheels The VL4000 spot luminaire has two animation wheels Each offers unique rotatable indexable patterns with variable motion control from horizontal to vertical Animation Wheel 1 Dichro Fusion Figure 3 5 shows Animation Wheel 1 This unique Dichro Fusion pattern is chromatically tuned to provide endless color effects Figure 3 5 Animation Wheel 1 Dichro Fusion Animation Wheel 2 Wicked Waves Figure 3 6 shows Animation Wheel 2 Figure 3 6 Animation Wheel 2 Wicked Waves 34 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C DMX Operation OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 VL4000 Spot Channel Mapping These tables assume a DMX start address of 1 When a different starting address is used this address becomes channel 1 function and other fun
84. iption of the problem or failure and the name of the registered user or organization If available you should have your sales invoice to establish the date of sale as the beginning of the warranty period Once you obtain the RMA pack the unit in a secure shipping container or in its original packing box Go to the Vari Lite web site www vari lite com click on the Support link and download the RMA form Put the completed RMA form in shipping container along with a copy of your invoice if available Write the RMA number legibly on or near the shipping address label and return the unit freight prepaid to Vari Lite Attention Warranty Service RMA 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 USA As stated in the warranty it is required that the shipment be insured and FOB our service center 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 i VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Compliance Notice FCC CE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with Vari Lite system service and safety guidelines may cause harmful interference to radio communications As tested under this standard FCC
85. iring update DMX terminator required for last fixture on DMX line Figure 4 5 Test Setup To run tests Step 1 Press ESC Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Test appears Press OK Step 3 Use Up Down arrows to select a parameter to test Refer to Menu System Functions on page 69 for a complete list of test parameters which can be chosen Step 4 Press OK to run test Step 5 Press ESC to stop test at any time Note Connected luminaires may not respond on the first action may delay of the master luminaire Movement Disable The Movement option allows pan and tilt to be disabled so that the luminaire can be placed in any position for testing without movement occurring In order to regain full control of the luminaire Movement will need to be enabled after testing Note When using the Movement option pan and tilt will be disabled for all the luminaires that are linked 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C MENU SYSTEM SELF TESTS 4 To set movement option Step 1 Press ESC Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Config appears Press OK Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until Pan Tilt appears Press OK Step 4 Movement will be displayed Press OK 5 Step 5 Use Up Down arrows to select Enable or Disable Press OK to select Diagnostic Tests The following diagnostic tests are available in the test menu Press Menu at anytime to stop test Test Descriptions Test Name Dis
86. ke and enclosure sub assemblies shall be equally supported and constrained where no one sub assembly head yoke or enclosure fully supports the entire mass of the luminaire e The interior of the case shall be of high quality and uniform density foam The foam shall be of the same type and density throughout as to equally and uniformly support loading at every contact surface e The case shall when laid on any of its six 6 surfaces maintain the loading requirements outlined above All cases not meeting the aforementioned loading requirements with wheels shall have markings on the exterior of the case that the unit is to be transported on it wheels only e g Case must be transported and remain at all times on its wheels 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 27 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 28 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C NZ our AN Operation This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the internal software Color Control amp Gobos DMX Operation Luminaire Timing RDM Parameter IDs Updating Software 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 29 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Color Control amp Gobos The following is a brief description of each color control and gobo projection capabilities Color Mixing The VL4000 Spot Luminaire provides full CYM color cross fading and two fixed color wheels e T
87. lid state electronics should never be used for packing A batteries or put in contact with PC boards which contain batteries 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 81 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Troubleshooting 82 Error Messages 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 at 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 Also the VL4000 spot luminaire stores error messages in log file within the luminaire The log file can be downloaded from the fixture s USB port as described in USB Logging on page 77 To access error messages Step 1 Press ESC Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Fixture appears Press OK Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to access Status Press OK Display will now scroll through any error messages or display OK if no errors Table A 1 Error Messages Display Meaning OK No Errors Found All Sensors Responded Properly Pan Sensor Pan Sensor Encoder Error Tilt Sensor Tilt Sensor Encoder Error Dimmer Sensor Dimmer Sensor Error Cyan Sensor Cyan Color Sensor Error Yellow Sensor Yellow Color Sensor Error Magenta Sensor Magenta Color Sensor Error CTO Sensor CTO Sensor Error Color Whl1 Sensor Color Wheel 1 Sensor
88. llast Info Fan Check Board Check Debug USB Update OS Log File Download Reset For Service Settings and USB menu descriptions refer to the following e Set Tilt Cal on page 76 e Gobo Offset on page 77 e USB Logging on page 77 for Log File e Installing or Updating Luminaire Firmware on page 58 for Update OS 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 71 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 4 1 Menu System Chart Continued 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel Manual Intensity Value 0 255 Manual Pan Value 0 65535 Commands Tilt Value 0 65535 Edge Value 0 65535 Note Manual is Zoom Value 0 65535 Disabled if Programming Control Value 0 255 DMX512 signal is Cyan Value 0 255 present Yellow Value 0 255 Magenta Value 0 255 Value 0 255 Color Wheel 1 Value 0 255 Col Wheel 1 Control Value 0 255 Color Wheel 2 Value 0 255 Col Wheel 2 Control Value 0 255 Gobo Wheel 1 Value 0 255 Gobo 1 Index Rotate Value 0 65535 Gobo 1 Control Value 0 255 Gobo Wheel 2 Value 0 255 Gobo 2 Index Rotate Value 0 65535 Gobo 2 Control Value 0 255 Animation 1 Value 0 255 Animation 1 Indx Rot Value 0 65535 Animation 1 Control Value 0 255 Animation 2 Value 0 255 Animation 2 Indx Rot Value 0 65535 Animation 2 Control Value 0 255 Iris Value 0 255 Frame 1A Value 0 255 Frame 1B Value 0 255 Frame 2A Value 0 255 Frame 2B Value 0 255 Frame 3A Value 0 255 Frame 3B Value 0 255
89. lt Pan and Tilt Options Movement Position Recovery Enable Disable Head Motors Movement Enable Disable Display Display Menu Illumination Orientation Auto Flips to enclosure position Up Down On Time Auto 30 Seconds OFF in 30 seconds 5 Minutes OFF in 5 minutes 10 Minutes OFF in 10 minutes ON ON indefinitely Reset Defaults Reset luminaire to default settings Are you sure Confirmation that reset has been executed Change Luminaire ID THHHEE Sets Luminaire ID Number 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 69 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 4 1 Menu System Chart Continued 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel DMX DMX Data and Pan Tilt Mode DATA Note Channel and Dimmer information displayed simultaneously Ch 1 Intensity XXX Value Ch 2 Pan High Byte XXX Value Ch 3 Pan Low Byte XXX Value Ch 4 Tilt High Byte XXX Value Ch 5 Tilt Low Byte XXX Value Ch 6 Edge High Byte XXX Value Ch 7 Edge Low Byte XXX Value Ch 8 Zoom High Byte XXX Value Ch 9 Zoom Low Byte XXX Value Ch 10 Programming Control XXX Value Ch 11 Cyan XXX Value Ch 12 Yellow XXX Value Ch 13 Magenta XXX Value Ch 14 CTO XXX Value Ch 15 Col Whl 1 XXX Value Ch 16 Col Whl 1 Ctrl XXX Value Ch 17 Col Whl 2 XXX Value Ch 18
90. mp AN Ensure lamp is completely seated before reinstalling lamp socket cover Step 11 Disengage tilt lock to allow luminaire head to move freely Step 12 Align lamp as described in Align Lamp For Maximum Beam Irradiance on page 19 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 86 Fixed Color Wheel Filter Removal and Installation To remove and replace fixed color filters Step 1 Before removing power from luminaire move Edge towards front of luminaire with control console or via luminaire menu system WARNING Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely before performing this procedure Step 2 Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely Step 3 Depending on which color filter wheel you need to access do the following a For Fixed Color Wheel 1 closest to the rear of luminaire remove head cover assembly as indicated in Figure A 4 by loosening four captive screws and lifting cover away from luminaire head Note head cover is attached by a safety tether b For Fixed Color Wheel 2 closest to the front of luminaire remove head cover assembly as indicated in Figure A 4 by loosening our captive screws and lifting cover away from luminaire head Note head cover is attached by a safety tether Captive Phillips Each head cover is secured with a tether Screws x4 Head Cover Assembly to access Color Wheel 2
91. ndex Sensor Pass Fail Frost Value 0 255 Gobo Whl 2 Sensor Pass Fail Strobe Speed Value 0 255 I Gobo 2 Index Sensor Pass Fail Strobe Control Value 0 255 Animation Whl 1 Sensor Pass Fail I Animation 1 Index Sensor Pass Fail Animation Whl 2 Sensor Pass Fail Note Manual is disabled if DMX512 signal is present EE Pass Fail M Prism Rotate Sensor Pass Fail te Test mode is i j il Ed it BADE TP Prism Diverge Sensor Pass Fail signal is present Frost Sensor Pass Fail Frost Adjust Sensor Pass Fail Zoom Sensor Pass Fail Figure 4 4 Menu Tree Part 2 68 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C MENU SYSTEM MENU OPERATION Menu System Functions Table 4 1 Menu System Chart 4 Lamp Power up State Lamp Off 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel Address XXX DMX Address DMX Address value 1 to 512 Configure Lamp Lamp Options Power ON default System Configuration OFF Power Up Lamp OFF default Lamp ON Lamp On Cal ON Lamp Level Standard Setting the fixture to either Standard STA or Studio Studio STU mode Lamp Hours Lamp Hours Used Reset Lamp Hours Resets Lamp Hour Counter XXXX Cumulative of Operation Hours Are you sure Resets Lamp Hour Counter to 0000 Confirmation that reset has been executed Pan Ti
92. nected before uploading software to luminaires Do not merge firmware files with DMX signals Step 1 Visit Vari Lite web site www vari lite com and download product firmware you wish to update Step 2 Unzip firmware file you downloaded to a folder on your computer Step 3 Insert USB Upload Cable sold separately into a USB 2 0 compatible port on 4 your computer do not use a USB hub Step 4 Double click on PEGASUS Software shortcut on your desktop PEGASUS Step 5 When application opens a Select Vari Lite for luminaire type as shown in Figure 3 10 PEGASUS Philips Entertainment Group All Segments Upload Software nl x FRA e PHILIPS AS Sn Version 1 8 0 0 Philips Entertainment Group Selecon C Showline Strand Lighting B TT a Select Eolder Vari Lite Files Figure 3 10 PEGASUS Software Selection Screen b Asindicated in Figure 3 10 click on Select Folder button to open browser window Step 6 In browser window navigate to folder where Vari Lite firmware was extracted a Click on any file in folder b Click Open button on bottom of screen 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 59 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Step 7 Click on bin file for luminaire to be updated for example SVL_080812 bin as highlighted in Figure 3 11 ERROR Watts Fi Souci SVL 08 08 12 16 00 NOTE Select Hig
93. nes type de lampes V rifier le type de lampe 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 V rifier la distance respecter entre les mat riaux combustibles ou les objets illumin s et les luminaires VARIXLITE AVERTISSEMENT DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTEGER CONTRE LES DECHARGES ELECTRIQUES 1 Les luminaires VARIXLITE sont con us pour une utilisation au sec uniquement Une exposition la pluie et l humidit risque d endommager le luminaire 2 D brancher l appareil avant de proc der la r vision de tout mat riel VARI LITE 3 Les r visions doivent tre effectu es uniquement par des personnes qualifi es 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 vii VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL viii AVERTISSEMENT 3 DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTEGER CONTRE UNE EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX RAYONS UV 1 Plusieurs luminaires VARI KLITE utilisent une lampe qui produit des rayons UV NE PAS fixer son regard sur la lampe 2 L utilisation des luminaires sans lentille ou blindage pose des risques 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 DIRECTIV
94. ng marks with b Slot in main gear in gobo wheel assembly JN LA X i Timing Marks Figure A 8 Rotating Gobo Wheel Gobo Clocking Continued Next Page 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 89 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Retaining Tabs Retaining clips need to be seated in pins but are not used to aid in removal Rotating Gobo Assembly gear side towards front of luminaire A Do not touch glass with bare fingers CAUTION Handle by gobo carrier only Rotating Gobo Front of Assembly Shown Wheel Assembly side towards front lens Open Position no gobo Note Assembly shown for clarity Rotating Gobo Assembly Orientation Rotating Gobo Assembly VERY IMPORTANT Side shown to right is non reflective side The non reflective side must face the front lens Rear of gobo is the REFLECTIVE side and MUST be towards lamp VL4000 spot luminaires accept glass gobos only Use of metal gobos in these luminaires may damage gobo assembly and will void the luminaire warranty Figure A 9 Rotating Gobo Wheel Gobo Installation Step 7 After ensuring main gear slot and gobo assembly timing marks are properly aligned as described in Step 7 install replacement rotating gobo assembly into gobo position Note orientation of rotating gobo assembly as indicated in Figure A 9 Step 8 After rotating gobo assembly is installed reinstall head cover
95. ng mode of the fixture Standard or Studio Lamp Strikes 518 Total number of lamp strikes initiated by the fixture Lamp Hours 140 Total number of lamp hours since the last lamp hour reset Fixture Hour Error Type s Lists any errors and their associated fixtures hour in example shown a pan error occurred at fixture hour 138 138 Pan no sensor 78 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C NZ APPENDIX A AN Maintenance This appendix provides instructions for performing routine maintenance which may be necessary during the life of the luminaire Equipment Handling Troubleshooting Routine Maintenance WARNING All maintenance procedures are to be performed with power completely removed from the luminaire Also allow at least of five minutes cooling time before opening covers Never remove covers or lamp cover assembly while lamp is in operation 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 79 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Equipment Handling 80 Below are some basic tips and information on handling luminaires and their associated components Locations Use VARI LITE luminaires are designed for dry locations only Exposure to rain or moisture including but not limited to fog machines misters etc may damage luminaire Lamps Servicing e When handling a lamp hold it by the ceramic base while wearing cotton gloves or finger cots Do not touch the glass envelope bulb If you touch the glass with bare
96. ngage tilt lock to secure luminaire head in position 4 Step 4 Atback of luminaire using 2 Phillips screwdriver remove lamp socket cover by loosening the two quarter turn captive screws Note lamp socket cover is connected with a safety tether Lamp Socket Lamp Lamp Socket Cover Quarter Turn Screws Figure A 1 Lamp Socket Cover Removal Step 5 To remove lamp grasp lamp base by hand twist lamp counter clockwise until lamp s tabs align with slots in lamp socket see Figure A 2 on page 85 for more information and remove lamp by pulling it straight out of socket 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C TROUBLESHOOTING AND IMAINTENANCE A Step 6 Remove replacement lamp from shipping box Step 7 As shown in Figure A 2 align replacement lamp tabs with lamp socket Lamp Figure A 2 Lamp Installation Align tabs of lamp with socket when installing NOTE Bow of lamp must be oriented with Slot in reflector d NN TT Bow Lamp Socket Cover Step 8 Install lamp fully into lamp socket taking care not to touch lamp glass Step 9 Turn lamp clockwise to seat lamp into socket Lamp base should be aligned as illustrated in Figure A 3 Step 10 Reinstall lamp socket cover Make sure safety tether is completely encapsulated within lamp Figure A 3 Installed Lamp socket cover Note alignment of fully seated la
97. nnel 18 for options 0 23 OPEN 24 69 BLUE Center at DMX 46 70 116 GREEN Center at DMX 93 117 162 MINUS GREEN Center at DMX 139 163 209 LAVENDER Center at DMX 186 210 255 AMBER Center at DMX 232 18 Fixed Color Wheel 2 Control 0 255 0 100 Used as a control channel for different movement options of Color Wheel 2 0 5 Linear Movement using shortest quickest path 6 10 Linear Movement using normal longest path 11 15 Wheel Spin Forward Fast to Slow 16 20 Wheel Spin STOP 21 25 Wheel Spin Reverse Slow to Fast 26 56 Color Shake Quickest Path Slow to Fast 57 87 Color Shake Normal Path Slow to Fast 88 255 Reserved Values 19 Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 0 255 0 100 8 bit control of Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 See Channel 22 for control options 0 5 Open No Gobo 6 10 Gobo 1 Alpha Waves Index 11 15 Gobo 2 Leafy Breakup Index 16 20 Gobo 3 21 25 Gobo 4 26 30 Gobo 5 31 35 Gobo 6 36 40 Gobo 7 Neurons V2 Index Night Sky Index Bricked Out Index On the Rocks Index Droplets Index 41 45 Open No Gobo 46 50 Gobo 1 51 55 Gobo 2 56 60 Gobo 3 61 65 Gobo 4 66 70 Gobo 5 Alpha Waves Rotate Leafy Breakup Rotate NeuronsV2 Rotate Night Sky Rotate Bricked Out Rotate 71 75 Gobo 6 On the Rocks Rotate 76 80 Gobo 7 Droplets Rotate 81 85 Open No
98. on on the Vari Lite web site www vari lite com 8 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C DESCRIPTION COMPONENTS 1 Luminaire Components Below is a brief description of the major components and sub assemblies of the VL4000 Spot Luminaires Major Components Note truss hooks shown are sold separately Truss and pipe by others Mounting Brackets For hanging the fixture Hooks are sold separately and pipe shown by others Enclosure Assembly Houses ballast menu system pan motor and AC input connection and DMX512 connections See detail below Umm TRE AAA UT u Yoke Assembly Houses tilt motor and routes cables to from head and enclosure assemblies p Ar SA 2 Luminaire Head Assembly Houses CYM color system CTO dimmer gobos animation wheels shutter system strobe lenses fixed color filters reflector and lamp Enclosure Assembly Details Input Panel Menu System See Menu Operation on page 64 for See Power on page 12 and more information Connecting Data and Power on page 24 for more information Figure 1 2 Major Components 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 10 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Sub Assemblies Head Covers Each head cover is held in place with four captive screws and tether Lamp Reflector Assembly Color System Dimmer Strobe
99. play ALL Test Running ALL TEST Patios ien tos Running PAN TILT TEST Pallet ds Running PAN TEST TE ee Running TILT TEST Dimmer Running DIMMER TEST Running STROBE TEST Color Mixing Running COLOR MIXING TEST OV AN erase Running CYAN TEST lisis ts Running YELLOW TEST Magenta Running MAGENTA TEST Running CTO TEST Color Wheel 1 Running COL WHL 1 TEST Color Wheel 2 Running COL WHL 2 TEST CODO lat an Running GOBO 1 TEST Gobo 2 Running GOBO 2 TEST Animation 1 Running ANIMATION 1 TEST Animation 2 Running ANIMATION 2 TEST ERE Running IRIS TEST Framing Shutters Running FRAMING SHUTTERS TEST FOGG Running EDGE TEST ZO Misa abia Running ZOOM TEST Prism i eset tet ateos Running PRISM TEST FIOSL sea Running FROST TEST EA Lamp Adjustment Mode Enabled Encoder Pan XXXXXXX Displays Pan Encoder Value Encoder Tilt XXXXXXX Displays Tilt Encoder Value 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 75 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Service Menu Items Refer to Menu Tree on page 67 for more information The following menu items were added in VLA000 Spot Luminaire software release 01 16 15 CAUTION Certain features described below are for Authorized Servic
100. ptom Description Possible Cause Remedy Lamp Lamp does not strike Lamp Off option is config Reconfigure lamp startup option in Lamp config Power upon start up ured menu Douse n a Lamp douses frequently Lamp Douse Fan failure check head and enclosure fans for proper operation Ballast overheating operating within the specified ambient temperature check enclosure vents for debris dirt check fan settings in menu check enclosure fans for proper operation NOTE Upon initial power up ballast fans will run for a few seconds and then operate as needed Enclosure vents must be clear of debris and dirt to allow proper airflow n a Lamp will not strike Lamp Strike Failure Lamp cutout switch disengaged check lamp cutout switches at lamp box and fan ducts Bad lamp replace lamp Low input voltage check input power must be 200 to 240 VAC n a Luminaire behaves DMX Map Not Matched Console library not set correctly oddly check console library matches DMX map of luminaire n a Luminaire does not No power Circuit not energized power up verify circuit breaker at source is turned on Not plugged in ensure A C cable is connected to power source n a Self tests will not run or DMX Data Input Detecting DMX data software download does disconnect DMX input cable not work from luminaire n a No response to DMX DMX Failure DMX connector disconnected data check DMX DATA IN connection n a Errat
101. r Up or Down arrow button at Menu Display LCD Menu Display read out Example Press Up Down arrows until LAMP LAMP appears 2 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C INTRODUCTION CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer Service Our Goal At Vari Lite we are committed to providing you the highest quality in customer service Our comprehensive resources are available to help your business succeed and ensure you get the full benefit of being a Vari Lite customer Whether your needs are telephone troubleshooting assistance product training or technical service our full time staff of experienced professionals are on hand to provide support How to Reach Us For assistance in your area call the dealer from which your product was purchased or Contact an Authorized Service Center or Contact the Vari Lite Customer Service Department 7am 6pm CST Monday through Friday at the following phone 1 877 VARI LITE 1 877 827 4548 or 1 214 647 7880 e mail entertainment service philips com Additional Resources For additional resources and documentation please visit our website at www vari lite com and follow the Support link 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 3 VARIXLITES VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 4 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C NZ AN Description This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components along with a list of accessories which are available Features Components 02 970
102. r pair pair A 3 3 Male Conn Data Data Data Data Female Conn 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 15 VARIXLITE VL4000 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 Termination Connector A XLR termination connector is required at the last luminaire or far end of the line to prevent signal reflections Signal reflections may cancel out the Type Pairs zo Jacket AWG Use Temp F Belden Cables 1215A 2 150 PVC 26 IBM Type 6 Office cable 75 1269A 2 100 PTFE 22 Solid High Temp Plenum cable 200 8102 2 100 PVC 24 UL2919 80 8132 2 120 PVC 28 UL2919 80 8162 2 100 PVC 24 UL2493 60 82729 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp Plenum cable 200 88102 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp Plenum cable 200 89696 2 100 PTFE 22 High Temp Plenum cable 200 89729 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp Plenum cable 200 89855 2 100 PTFE 22 High Temp Plenum cable 200 9729 2 100 PVC 24 UL2493 60 9804 2 100 PVC 28 UL2960 60 9829 2 100 PVC 24 UL2919 80 9842 2 120 PVC 24 UL2919 80 Proplex Cables PC224P 2 110 Polyure 22 Heavy Duty and Portable 105 thane PC224T 2 110 PVC 22 UL2464 105 PC226T 3 110 PVC 22 UL2464 Characteristic Impedance signal at certain line lengths resulting in errors The terminator is also 1 nec
103. r your application Available power input cables is found in Replacement Items Accessories on page 8 i AC Power Input qe 3 Pole Neutrik powerCON Truel for AC Input Power N N N ar O Neutrik amp powerCONO True1 AC Input Connector Figure 2 1 Power Connector 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 AC Ground Blue AC Neutral Brown AC Line nternational Harmonized Standard 12 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C INSTALLATION POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS DA WARNING DO NOT connect to three phase service in countries with 240 volt power For single phase power at 208 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 AN WARNING It is not recommended to power any VARIXLITE luminaire from a dimmer even in NONDIM mode Dimmer and non dim modules are not suitable sources of power because their output modifies the AC wave form This may work for a short time but will eventually result in power problems luminaire mis operation and or f
104. rol XXX Value L Studio Ch 11 Cyan XXX Value Lamp Hours Ch 12 Yellow XXX Value i of hours Ch 13 Magenta XXX Value Reset Lamp 5 Ch 14 XXX Value Hours Are yoursure Ch 15 Col Whl 1 XXX Value Ch 16 Col Whl 1 Ctrl XXX Value Len m OVEREN T Ch 17 Col Whl 2 XXX Value Ch 18 Col Whl 2 Ctrl XXX Value Head Motors Movement Enable Ch 19 Gobo Whl 1 XXX Value Disable Ch 20 Gobo 1 Indx High XXX Value Displ Orientation _ Aut Ch 21 Gobo 1 Indx Low XXX Value Sp ay nema ug Ch 22 Gobo 1 Ctrl XXX Value Up Ch 23 Gobo Whl 2 XXX Value Down Ch 24 Gobo 2 Indx High XXX Value On Time Auto Ch 25 Gobo 2 Indx Low XXX Value 30 Sec Ch 26 Gobo 2 Ctrl XXX Value 5 Min Ch 27 Animation Whl 1 XXX Value 10 Min Ch 28 Animation 1 Indx High XXX Value Reset Defaults Are you sure L_ On Ch 29 Animation 1 Indx Low XXX Value Ch 30 Animation 1 Ctrl XXX Value L Change Luminaire ID Ch 31 Animation Whl 2 XXX Value Ch 32 Animation 2 Indx High XXX Value Ch 33 Animation 2 Indx Low XXX Value Ch 34 Animation 2 Ctrl XXX Value Fixture Status Fixture OK or e list of e E auod a On 7 Frame 18 XXX zen d Ch 38 Frame 2A XXX Value ReCalibrate Fixture Are you sure Ch 39 Frame 2B XXX Value Ch 40 Frame 3A XXX Value ReBoot Fixture you sure Ch
105. s 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C FOREWORD Aviso sobre Seguridad Es muy importante leer TODA la informaci n e instrucciones sobre seguridad que se indica en este manual as como en los documentos adjuntos antes de instalar y operar los productos descritos Se debe prestar atenci n a todos los avisos y advertencias durante la instalaci n y uso de este producto Los s mbolos de seguridad usados en este manual son los siguientes A CUIDADO indica posibles da os al producto AN ADVERTENCIA indica posibles lesiones o muerte a las personas LA INFORMACI N GENERAL RELACIONADA A LA PROTECCI N CONTRAGOLPES DE CORRIENTE EL CTRICA INCENDIO EXPOSICI N EXCESIVA A RADIACI N ULTRA VIOLETA Y LESIONES A LAS PERSONAS SE PUEDE ENCONTRAR SEGUIDAMENTE ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCI N CONTINUA CONTRA INCENDIO 1 Las luminarias VARIXLITE han sido dise adas para ser usadas solamente con algunas l mparas Tome nota del tipo de l mpara antes de reemplazarla Instalaci n de otro tipo de l mpara puede ser peligroso 2 Las luminarias se pueden instalar en cualquier tipo de superficie siempre que se sigan las instrucciones de instalaci n Vea las instrucciones detalladas en este manual 3 Tome nota de los requerimientos de distancia de materiales combustibles u objetos iluminados para las luminarias VARTXKLITE ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCI N CONTINUA CONTRA CHOQUE EL CTRICO 1 Las luminarias VARIXLITE est n
106. s VL4000 Spot Luminaire RDM Parameter IDs The following tables outline and describe all the RDM parameters IDs associated with VL4000 Spot Luminaires Table 7 VLA000 Spot Luminaire RDM Product Parameters IDs Table 8 VLA000 Spot Luminaire RDM UID Table 9 VLA000 Spot Luminaire RDM Parameters IDs Table 7 VL4000 Spot Luminaire RDM Product Parameters IDs Model ID Manufacturer Model Description Product Category 0x002F Philips Vari Lite VL4000 Spot 0x0100 Table 8 VL4000 Spot Luminaire RDM UID MSB of ESTA LSB of ESTA Second Byte Third Byte of 56H 4CH MSB of Serial of Serial Serial LSB of Serial Table 9 VL4000 Spot Luminaire RDM Parameters IDs Get Set RDM Parameter IDs Value Comment Implemented Allowed Allowed Category Network Management DISC UNIQUE BRANCH 0x0001 DISC MUTE 0x0002 DISC UN MUTE 0x0003 PROXIED DEVICES 0x0010 PROXIED DEVICES COUNT 0x0011 COMMS STATUS 0x0015 Category Status Collection QUEUED MESSAGE 0x0020 STATUS MESSAGES 0x0030 m STATUS ID DESCRIPTION 0x0031 CLEAR STATUS ID 0x0032 SUB DEVICE STATUS REPORT THRESHOLD 0x0033 Category RDM Information Support required only if supporting Parameters SUPPORTED PARAMETERS 0x0050 set Support required for PARAMETER DESCRIPTION 0x0051 MandfacturerSpecilic PIDS exposed in SUPPORTED PARAMETERS message 02 9704 0001
107. s Rotate 51 55 Gobo 2 Leafy Breakup Rotate 56 60 Gobo 3 Neurons V2 Rotate 61 65 Gobo 4 Night Sky Rotate 66 70 Gobo 5 Bricked Out Rotate 71 75 Gobo 6 On the Rocks Rotate 76 80 Gobo 7 Droplets Rotate 81 85 Open No Gobo 86 90 Gobo 1 Alpha Waves Rotate with Mega Stepping 91 95 Gobo 2 Leafy Breakup Rotate with Mega Stepping 96 10 Gobo 3 Neurons V2 Rotate with Mega Stepping 101 105 Gobo 4 Night Sky Rotate with Mega Stepping 106 110 Gobo 5 Bricked Out Rotate with Mega Stepping 111 115 Gobo 6 On the Rocks Rotate with Mega Stepping 116 120 Gobo 7 Droplets Rotate with Mega Stepping 121 255 Reserved Values Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Index Rotate High Byte Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Index Rotate Low Byte 0 65535 0 100 32767 16 bit control of the Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 index and rotation Rotate Fast to Slow lt lt lt DMX 0 32756 Rotate STOP DMX 32757 32780 Rotate Slow to Fast gt gt gt DMX 32781 65535 Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Control 0 255 0 100 Used as a control channel for different movement options for Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Channel 19 0 5 Gobo Selection using shortest quickest path 6 10 Gobo Selection using normal longest path 11 20 Reserved Values 21 50 Wheel Spin Forward Fast to Slow 51 60 Wheel Spin STOP 61 90 Wheel Spin Reverse Slow
108. s and Filters AN WARNING Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance WARNING Acetone is a harsh cleaning agent and solvent Acetone is very flammable Please handle acetone according to manufacturer s safety instructions and precautions gt The front lens optics color filters and reflector may require cleaning after extended use FRONT LENS Use a isopropyl alcohol with a soft lint free cloth to clean the front lens e OPTICS COLOR FILTERS GOBOS ANIMATION WHEELS Use Acetone or Isopropyl Alcohol along with a soft lint free cloth to clean the optics color filters e REFLECTOR Use Acetone or Isopropyl Alcohol along with a soft lint free cloth to clean the reflector A CAUTION Do not continuously rub color filters or reflector it may damage or remove the optical coating 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 93 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 94 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C NZ APPENDIX B AN Technical Specifications Note Philips Vari Lite reserves the right to change details of design materials and finishes Specifications are subject to change without notice Some features may be the result of future software updates Philips VARI LITE automated lighting equipment is made in the U S A Mechanical CYM Color Mixing System A three filter CYM cross fading system capable of extremely smooth movements at both slow and fast speeds and a variable CTO color temperature correc
109. s 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 Useun 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 23 2015 02 9704 0001 C FOREWORD Bercy CEBRA CCAM SANTOSA mR ABA YIN EU BD rZ 2TLOR EMELRET SRL aT lt REZO 7 PRCA AE IR V RT SEHR cobi OS FICHE UFORET 7 EAL TWEET AN ni unice DEAD D xd RE KR UV HIT SIE OB BEN ASE SK B D ER ToT EULFOSLH 2 3596 lt IO ard Kom 1 VARIXLITEO Mas Blk TB Lc Rianto T FAT ARIADNA FUT ORR RE HERTS EDICL CTS ES gt ARO FT 8 L R TET 2 RARE TOME CHEF 52 4X0 LORS RAA PORT DEN FT 2IEMNT E ET lt FAV
110. sor Pass Fail Yellow Sensor Pass Fail Magenta Sensor Pass Fail CTO Sensor Pass Fail Color Whl 1 Sensor Pass Fail Color Whl 2 Sensor Pass Fail Gobo Whl 1 Sensor Pass Fail Gobo 1 Index Sensor Pass Fail Gobo Whl 2 Sensor Pass Fail Gobo 2 Index Sensor Pass Fail Animation Whl 1 Sensor Pass Fail Animation 1 Index Sensor Pass Fail Animation Whl 2 Sensor Pass Fail Animation 2 Index Sensor Pass Fail Prism Sensor Pass Fail Prism Rotate Sensor Pass Fail Prism Diverge Sensor Pass Fail Frost Sensor Pass Fail Frost Adjust Sensor Pass Fail Zoom Sensor Pass Fail 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 73 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Self Tests 74 Running Parameter Tests The luminaire is capable of running self tests by using the TEST menu functions For complete details and values for each test refer to Diagnostic Tests on page 75 When running tests on multiple luminaires a DMX termination connector is required at the last luminaire in the link Refer to page 16 for more information regarding the construction of this connector ES gt Termination Data Thru Data Thru Master luminaire containing Luminaire 1 Luminaire 2 software version to download requiring update requ
111. te STOP DMX 32757 32780 Low Byte Rotate Slow to Fast gt gt gt DMX 32781 65535 Controls spread of prism image from small DMX 0 to wide DMX 255 48 Prism Diverge 0 255 0 100 0 Note there are some diverge positions that will not be available due to various lensing positions Controls frost mechanism Linear control from No Frost DMX 0 to Full 49 Frost 0 255 0 10096 0 Frost DMX 255 50 Strobe Speed 0 255 0 100 0 Controls strobe rate from slowest DMX 0 to fastest DMX 255 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 43 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL DMX Channel Parameters Strobe Control Table 4 VL4000 Spot 16 Bit Channel Mapping Range DMX 0 255 Range 0 100 Default Value Description Operation Control Channel for strobing functions 0 5 Open 6 10 Closed 11 15 Normal Strobe 16 20 Random Strobe 21 25 Random Sync 26 255 Reserved Values Control 0 255 0 100 To execute a command the control channel must be set to idle DMX 0 then changed to a particular value and held for 3 seconds then restored to DMX 0 Upon completion of this routine the desired command will be executed by the luminaire Used to strike douse the lamp set lamp levels and other various func tions as well as resetting the luminaire via the console DMX values are 0 5 Idle Default 6 10 Full Luminaire R
112. the current DMX map setting 16E for enhanced 16 bit mode or 16 for 16 bit mode ADDR Displays the current DMX address for the fixture NOTE when the fixture does not detect a DMX input signal the DMX address text will display in Red text VL4000 Spot Luminaire Figure 4 2 LCD Display Status Bar LCD Menu Proximity Sensor The LCD menu system uses a proximity sensor to automatically enable the menu display turn on the backlight as you reach for the front panel If the display is off it will turn on when your hand is within a few inches of the display Note when the luminaire is not connected to power and the LCD menu is operating on battery this proximity sensor is disabled 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C MENU SYSTEM MENU OPERATION Menu Tree Figure 4 3 and Figure 4 4 on page 68 are graphical representations of the menu system Address value 1 thru 512 DMX 34 Data Ch 1 Intensity XXX Value Ch 2 Pan High Byte XXX Value Ch 3 Pan Low Byte XXX Value Ch 4 Tilt High Byte XXX Value Configure Lamp Power On Ch 5 Tilt Low Byte XXX Value Power U Off Ch 6 Edge High Byte XXX Value P Lamp Off Ch 7 Edge Low Byte XXX Value Lamp On Ch 8 Zoom High Byte XXX Value L Cal On Ch 9 Zoom Low Byte XXX Value Lamp Level Standard Ch 10 Programming Cont
113. tion requirements Refer to Data Cables on page 15 60 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C OPERATION UPDATING SOFTWARE 3 A DMX termination connector is used in this process Refer to page 16 for more information regarding the construction of this connector 1 4 Wj Master luminaire containing software version to download N Luminaire 1 L AC In Luminaire 2 Th requiring update requiring update AC In Data In Data Thru Termination Data Thru DMX terminator required for last fixture on DMX line Figure 3 12 Software Transfer Setup Transfer Procedure This procedure is used to transfer software versions between luminaires Step Step Step Step Step Step 1 At last luminaire install DMX termination connector into DATA THRU connector At master luminaire first in chain Menu Display press ESC Press Up Down arrows until Fixture appears Press OK Press Up Down arrows until Crossload Software appears Press OK OK will be displayed Press OK to accept The status bar will show download progress Verify software version at luminaire Step 1 At Menu Display press ESC Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Fixture appears Press OK
114. tion system Fixed Color Wheels Two opposing fixed color wheels each with five interchangeable color filters are capable of producing multi color effects and variable wheel rotations Rotating Gobo Wheels Two gobo wheels combine to each offer seven rotatable indexable gobo positions and one open position AN Note VL4000 spot luminaires accept glass gobos only Use of metal gobos in these luminaires may damage gobo assembly and will void the luminaire warranty Animation Wheels Two animation wheels each offer unique rotatable indexable patterns with variable motion control from horizontal to vertical Unique Dichro Fusion pattern is chromatically tuned to provide endless color effects Zoom Optics A 12 element 5 1 zoom optics system covering a range from 9 to 47 Beam Size Control A mechanical iris provides continuous beam size control for rapid and smooth timed beam angle changes Edge and Pattern Focus Variable beam focus to soften edges of gobos or spot Remarkable depth of field capability allows morphing effects between gobo and animation wheels 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 95 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Shutter Control A four blade shutter mechanism that allows the blades to be operated independently or in unison on two planes for a clear and crisp image The entire mechanism can rotate 50 in either direction Rotating Prism Independent rotating and indexing 3 facet prism with variable
115. tive screws and lifting cover away from luminaire head Note head cover is attached by a safety tether Captive Phillips Each head cover is secured with a tether Screws x4 Head Cover Assembly to access Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 Fixed Color Assembly closest to lamp Shutter Rotating Gobo Assembly closest to front lens Head Cover Assembly to access Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Luminaire Head Assembly Figure A 7 Replacing Rotating Gobos CAUTION Wear protective gloves or other protective covering while handling gobos to avoid leaving fingerprints If dirty clean with isopropyl alcohol and a soft lint free cloth 88 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001 C TROUBLESHOOTING AND IMAINTENANCE A Note For the standard load of rotating gobos refer to Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 on page 32 or Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 on page 33 Step 4 Atrotating gobo wheel slowly rotate wheel by hand until gobo to be removed is visible on assembly Step 5 Grip gobo assembly and pull up to remove from luminaire head Step 6 Before installing gobo assembly into rotating gobo wheel assembly make note of relationship between carrier and main gear slot as illustrated in Figure A 8 Align gobo assembly gear timing marks WITH b Slotin main gear on gobo wheel assembly You may have to rotating gear by hand for alignment Rotating Gobo Assembly Rotating Gobo Wheel Assembly a Align gobo assembly timi
116. to Fast 91 120 Gobo Shake Quickest Path Slow to Fast 121 150 Gobo Shake Normal Path Slow to Fast 151 180 Gobo Twist Quickest Path Slow to Fast 181 210 Gobo Twist Normal Path Slow to Fast 211 255 Reserved Values 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 41 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 4 VL4000 Spot 16 Bit Channel Mapping hend Parameters OMS ciu ri Description Operation 8 bit control of Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 See Channel 26 for control options 0 5 Open No Gobo 6 10 Gobo 1 Circle of Eights Index 11 15 Gobo 2 Punch Card Index 16 20 Gobo 3 Vertical Bars Index 21 25 Gobo 4 Lattice Index 26 30 Gobo 5 Wavy Triangle Index 31 35 Gobo 6 Dot Buffet Index 36 40 Gobo 7 Quadcone Red Index 41 45 Open No Gobo 46 50 Gobo 1 Circle of Eights Rotate 23 juste 0 255 0 100 0 51 55 Gobo 2 Punch Card Rotate 56 60 Gobo 3 Vertical Bars Rotate 61 65 Gobo 4 Lattice Rotate 66 70 Gobo 5 Wavy Triangle Rotate 71 75 Gobo 6 Dot Buffet Rotate 76 80 Gobo 7 Quadcone Red Rotate 81 85 Open No Gobo 86 90 Gobo 1 Circle of Eights Rotate with Mega Stepping 91 95 Gobo 2 Punch Card Rotate with Mega Stepping 96 10 Gobo 3 Vertical Bars Rotate with Mega Stepping 101 105 Gobo 4 Lattice Rotate with Mega Stepping 106 110 Gobo 5 Wavy Triangle Rotate with
117. trol Edge and Pattern Focus Variable beam focus to soften edges of gobos or spot Remarkable depth of field capability allows morphing effects between gobo and animation wheels Variable Frost Independent variable frost glass with adjustable softness control Intensity Control Full field dimming designed for smooth timed fades as well as quick dimming effects 6 23 January 2015 02 9704 0001C DESCRIPTION FEATURES 1 Strobe High performance dual blade strobe system capable of ultra fast operation Pan and Tilt Smooth time controlled continuous motion by way of three phase stepper motor systems Range Pan 540 Tilt 270 Accuracy 0 3 resolution Weights Unit weighs luminaire only without accessories 83 Ibs 37 7 kg Spacing Unit hangs on 25 inch 635 mm centers Operational Temperature Standard Mode 20 to 104 F 29 to 40 C e Studio Mode 20 to 4122 F 29 to 50 C Control DMX Completely compatible with a wide variety of DMX512 consoles DMX Channels 57 Enhanced 16 bit mode 52 16 bit mode RDM Control Completely compatible with a wide variety of RDM devices Power Requirements Standard AC power distribution from 200 240VAC 50 60 Hz The unit requires up to 11 0A depending on the AC supply voltage Note For a breakdown of total luminaire current draw see Current vs Voltage on page 14 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 7 VARIXLITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINA
118. ts base in a floor installation application When used in this type of application be sure to leave enough space around the luminaire to allow proper uninterrupted airflow for cooling and movement Connecting Data and Power A maximum of 32 luminaires may be connected in any one DMX data link Note This maximum limit applies to the luminaire daisy chain only Your system or console may require fewer luminaires on a single data link path Consult your console documentation for more information To connect power and data Step 1 Connect data cable from console to first luminaire in chain at DATA IN connector Step 2 If required connect additional data cables from DATA THRU connectors to DATA IN connectors of remaining luminaires in link Step 3 Atlast luminaire in link install male termination connector at DATA THRU connector Luminaires and other devices on the same DMX chain may not function properly without termination am cH ue A CH ana HO E C SE ARE TL SE y L_ AC In Data In Termination L Data Thru Gd VL4000 Spot Luminaire Channel Requirements DMX512 Channels Description Menu Display 57 Channels Enhanced 16 Bit Mode default 16E 52 Channels 16 Bit Mode 16 As set by the luminaire s menu system
119. yourself or others This manual covers the following models Model Part Number Lamp Type VL4000 Spot 20 9704 0001 1200W Short Arc Philips MSR Gold FastFit Notes e For complete product description features and specifications refer to Technical Specifications on page 95 e For power requirements refer to Current vs Voltage on page 14 e VLA000 Spot Luminaire accepts glass gobos only Use of metal gobos will void the luminaire s warranty 02 9704 0001 C 23 January 2015 1 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Additional Documentation Note Performing maintenance procedures may void the product warranty Refer to the Vari Lite Limited Warranty card included in the product shipping package for more information For more information on installing DMX512 control systems the following publication is available for purchase from the United States Institute for Theatre Technology USITT Recommended Practice for DMX512 A Guide for Users and Installers 2nd edition ISBN 9780955703522 USITT Contact Information USITT 315 South Crouse Avenue Suite 200 Syracuse New York 13210 1844 USA Phone 800 938 7488 or 1 315 463 6463 Fax 866 398 7488 or 1 315 463 6525 Web Site www usitt org Text Conventions The following styles and meanings are used throughout this manual Style Meaning Button Front panel button Example Press ESC Up Down arrows Press eithe

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