Plat Wash ZFX User Manual 1.0 (1)
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1. Elation Professional 46 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 90 94 Steel Blue 95 99 Orange 100 104 Straw 105 109 Pale Lavander 110 114 Pink 115 119 RED WHITE 120 124 GREEN RED 125 129 BLUE RED 130 134 135 139 WHITE RED WHITE PINK 140 144 WHITE TURQUOISE 145 149 SMALL RED WHITE 150 255 Reserved 26 36 Color Presets Dimmer 0 255 Dimmer 100 to 0 27 37 Chase Patterns 1 14 Led trun off 15 30 Chase 1 31 46 Chase 2 47 62 63 78 Chase 3 Chase 4 79 94 Chase 5 95 110 Chase 6 111 126 Chase 7 127 142 Chase 8 143 158 Chase 9 159 174 Chase 10 175 190 Chase 11 191 206 Chase 12 207 222 Chase 13 223 238 Chase 14 239 255 Chase 15 28 38 0 125 Chase Speed Fast to Slow Backward 126 130 Stop Speed 0 131 255 Slow to Fast Forward 29 39 Chase Fade 0 255 Fade Chase 30 40 Speed Pan Tilt movement 0 225 max to min speed 226 235 blackout by movement Elation Professional 47 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 236 255 no function Color Mode EET 02. Dimensions 9 06 W x 14 45 L x 19 49 H Head vertical 230 x 367 x 495 mm Weight net 15Kgs 33 07 Lbs Operating Noise Levels Base level 46 8dB Mode Auto 1m 51 1dB Mode High 1m 53 1dB Mode Auto 1m 47db Lamp off Fixture IP Rating IP20 Maximum Ambient45 C Temp 20 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice Elation Professional 57 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Elation Professional 58 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 1 17 2012 Visage Elation Professional 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 323 582 3322 323 832 9142 fax www ElationLighting com Info ElationLighitng com Version 1 0
3. If an error does occur during the initial start up procedure the fixture will self generate a second reset signal and try to realign all the motors and correct the errors if the error persist after a second attempt a third attempt will be made If after a third attempt all the errors have not been corrected the fixture will make the following determinations 1 3 or more errors The fixture cannot function properly with three or more errors therefore the fixture will place itself in a stand by mode until subsequent repairs can be made 2 Less than 3 errors The fixture has less than 3 errors therefore most other functions will work properly The fixture will attempt to operate normally until the errors can be correct by a technician The errors in question will remain flashing in the display as a reminder of internal errors 01Er PAN movement error The yoke is not located in the default position after start up or after a reset command This message will appear after a fixture reset if the pan yoke s magnetic indexing circuit malfunctions sensor failed or magnet is missing or there is a stepper motor failure defective motor or a defective motor IC drive on the main PCB 03Er TILT movement error The head is not located in the default tilt position after start up or after a reset command This message will appear after a fixture reset if the tilt magnetic indexing circuit malfunctions sensor failed or magnet is missing or
4. 28 Blue LED Fine arr 0 255 Fine control for Blue adjustment 26 27 White LED arr 0 255 White O Black 255 100 White z White LED Fine array 3 0 255 Fine control for White adjustment Shutter strobe 0 31 Led trun off 32 63 Led turn on 64 95 Strobe effect slow to fast 21 9 29 96 127 Led turn on Elation Professional 45 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 128 159 Pulse effect in sequences 160 191 Led turn on 192 223 Random strobe effect slow to fast 224 255 Led turn on 22 40 30 Dimmer intensity 0 255 Intensity 0 to 100 31 Dimmer intensity Fine 0 255 Fine control for Dimmer adjustment 23 11 32 S 0 255 Zoom adjustment 33 Zoom Fine 0 255 Fine control for Zoom adjustment Color Macro 0 7 No function 8 39 from RED to YELLOW 40 71 from YELLOW to GREEN ree a 72 103 from GREEN to CYAN 104 135 from CYAN to BLUE 136 167 from BLUE to MAGENTA 168 199 from MAGENTA to RED 200 231 from RED to WHITE 232 255 Crossfading colours from slow to fast Color Presets 0 4 No function 5 9 White2700k 10 14 White3200k 15 19 Mhite4300k 20 24 Mhite5600k 25 29 MWhite6500k 30 34 MWhite8000k 35 39 Red 40 44 Green 45 49 Blue 50 54 Natural White 55 59 Full White 60 64 Yellow 65 69 Magenta 25 13 35 70 74 Cyan 75 79 Salmon 80 84 Turquoise 85 89 Light Green
5. Please refer all other service related issues to an authorized Elation service technician Should you decide to service the fixture yourself please order genuine Elation parts directly from Elation Elation Professional 50 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 16 PHOTOMETRIC DATA Beam angle Y Field angle 17 Intensity LUX Red leds 3575 924 411 Min Green leds 7977 2157 978 Blue leds 980 280 125 White leds 11410 3135 1425 Full leds 19190 5290 2413 K y dit Distance m 0 42 0 84 126 9 Diameter m 0 78 1 56 2 34 17 Diameter m Beam angle 2T Field angle 4 Intensity LUX Red leds 610 71 Max Green leds 1614 424 Blue leds 200 51 White leds 2299 600 Full leds 3840 1050 i j i E i z H o A 3 Distance m 0 94 1 88 21 Diameter m 1 98 3 96 43 Diameter m Elation Professional 51 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 17 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Elation Professional 52 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 18 CIRCUIT SCHEMATIC Elation Professional 53 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Elation Professional 54 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 19 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY A Elation Professionale hereby warrants to the original purchaser Elation Professionale products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years 730 days from t
6. ECATION Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Elation Professional 2 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro CONTENTS 1 General Information ii A A A eu 4 Ax INTOUCION ui AA AAA E AA A a 4 Di UA Packing aci 4 c Customer Support eese A aa Dt teehee cee 4 d Warranty Registration nana nannnnnncn eene 5 e Discharge Lamp Warning e 2 5 2 canes aioe eae kee pier a pd od 5 2 Safety Instr ctlons 2 oce Lever e ed te eo ge edil gs dame athe eei pace eq eee ea eres 7 32 Bealu res 5 DE PI a IB Eoi PM 8 A General GuidelltieS taa atate tete ad A ein redes 9 5 Fixture Overview ces Love eae eae ieee deve LAE d dd eva Da De Moe ne eons 10 6 Mounting and Installation sss mH mmemememene e nemen es 13 az MOUNT POINS EP A is 13 b Se6utingasuoi ebbe e ote up docere Dae pato Vel etu Rad ect OY Erde rU iae 14 Te Understanding DMX siet estecie citet te E Edd TR HERE REDIERE RE HRS ED e HER URN eR iia 16 a DMX Cable Requirements pp 16 ET 17 c 3 Pinito 5 PIn Conversion cel idi toe iei ide outs datan dildo 17 18 Gey EXE WISTS eit tak Sas eee feos diete de a bata alee add ane Rea ahah ie Rail Pe Ri es e eee Cad EA 20 9 DMX Addressing 2e A ee a de ee a 31 10 Operating Modes uci or eroe EO EUR RUD be RERUM IIR dd dde 33 11 Working With Built In Programs roereier tes aE HH HH Hmmm semen mee 35 12 Built in Wireless Receivyer cece eee e eee cette cent eese eee eme
7. mode when running a single fixture or when running several fixtures as individuals Mount your fixture in a secure and stable manner For functionality without sound control Access the Function menu and select the Auto Program function this will give you access to the Auto Program submenu See page 21 for the menu breakdown Once in the Auto Program submenu select Alone Elation Professional 35 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 9 2 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro For functionality that chases to sound Access the Function menu and select the Music Control function this will give you access to the Music Control submenu See page 21 for the menu breakdown Once in the Music Control submenu select Alone Master Slave Operation Auto Program or Music Control This function allows up to 16 fixtures to be linked together to provide a synchronized light show without the use of a controller Only use this function when linking several Platinum Wash Zfx Pro fixtures together for use without a controller Any fixture can act as a Master or a Slave Using XLR DMX cables daisy chain your fixtures together via the XLR connectors Remember the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR connector is the output The first fixture in the chain master will use the female XLR connector only The last fixture in the chain will use the male XLR connector only For longer cable
8. 41 9 Blue LED array 1 0 255 Blue 0 Black 255 100 Blue 10 Blue LED Fine array 1 0 255 Fine control for Blue adjustment 10 7 Elation Professional 44 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 12 White LED array 1 0 255 White 0 Black 255 100 White White LED Fine array 1 0 255 Fine control for White adjustment 13 Red LED array 2 0 255 Red 0 Black 255 100 Red Red LED Fine array 2 0 255 Fine control for Red adjustment 14 0 255 Green LED array 2 Green 0 Black 255 100 Green reen LED Fine array 2 0 255 Fine control for Green adjustment 15 Blue LED array 2 0 255 Blue 0 Black 255 100 Blue Blue LED Fine array 2 0 255 Fine control for Blue adjustment 16 White LED array 2 0 255 White 0 Black 255 100 White 20 White LED Fine array 2 0 255 Fine control for White adjustment 17 21 Red LED array 3 0 255 Red 0 Black 255 100 Red Red LED Fine array 3 ES 0 255 Fine control for Red adjustment 48 58 Green LED array 3 0 255 Green 0 Black 255 100 Green oa Green LED Fine array 3 0 255 Fine control for Green adjustment i T Blue LED array 3 0 255 Blue 0 Black 255 100 Blue
9. Celsius or Fahrenheit Head Temperature This function will display the internal head temperature of the fixture in real time 8 2 3 Software version This function will display the current operating software version of the fixture e Select Software Vers in the system menu Press enter to confirm e The LCD will read V X X X X represents the version number e g V 1 0 V 2 6 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to toggle through the software version of different IC s Press the Mode Esc button to return to the main menu 8 3 Personality 8 3 1 Status settings Address via DMX This function allows the DMX address to remotely be adjusted from a DMX console This setting requires special settings for both the controller and the fixture RDMX is on by default For operational instructions please see Section 9 Page 30 of this manual Remote DMX addressing OElation Professional 26 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro No DMX Status This function dictates how the fixture will function if it looses DMX signal during normal operation The default function is set to hold in which the fixture will lock into the last DMX signal it received and remain in that position until it is turned off or begins receiving a new DMX signal If the fixture is turned on without any DMX signal the fixture will automatically go in to sound active mode Available settings are Close Shutter Shutter
10. program can store a maximum of 64 scenes e To test the program access Program Test in the Program Edit menu function Step 3 Playing a Program To initiate a program follow the procedure below e Access the main menu and use the Up and Down to toggle to Function Mode and tap the Enter button e In the next screen select Auto Program and tap the Enter button e There are two selections Master and Alone Select Master when running multiple fixtures in a master slave configuration See section 9 2 Master Slave Operation on page 32 for proper set up instructions Select Alone when running a single fixture or when multiple fixtures in stand alone mode See section 9 1 Stand Alone Operation on page 35 for proper set up instructions Elation Professional 39 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 12 BUILT IN WIRELESS RECIEVER The Platinum Wash Zfx Pro is equipped with an Elation WDMX Wireless DMX Receiver built in This receiver is fully compatible with your existing Elation Wireless DMX System or any WDMX compatible solution 12 1 Working with the Wireless DMX WDMX System To turn the system On or Off access the main menu and toggle to Personality Wireless DMX The next menu selection will allow the user to Activate the system Deactivate the system or Reset the system Activate turns the system on Deactivate turn the system off and Reset
11. 189 No function 190 254 Edit a new white balance 255 Store a new white balance 0 79 Normal 80 84 All motor reset 85 87 Scan motor reset 88 90 No function 91 93 Edit and store white balance enabled 94 96 No function 32 20 42 97 99 Others motor reset 100 119 Internal program 1 secne1 8 of EEPROM 120 139 Internal program 2 secne9 16 of EEPROM 140 159 Internal program 3 secne17 24 of EEPROM 160 179 Internal program 4 secne25 32 of EEPROM 180 199 Internal program 5 secne33 40 of EEPROM 200 219 Internal program 6 secne41 48 of EEPROM 220 239 Internal program 7 secne49 56 of EEPROM 240 255 Music Control secne of Program 1 Elation Professional amp 48 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 14 ERROR CODES When power is applied the unit will automatically enter a reset test mode This mode brings all the internal motors to a home position If there is an internal problem with one or more of the motors an error code will flash in the display in the form of XXer were as XX will represent a function number For example when the display shows 02Er it means there is some type of error with the channel 2 motor If there are multiple errors during the start up process they will all flash in the display For example if the fixtures has errors on channel 1 channel 2 and channel 5 all at the same time you will see the error message 01Er O2Er and O5Er flash repeated 5 times
12. Wireless Antenna This antenna works with the built in wireless DMX receiver The built in wireless DMX system works with any Elation wireless system or any compatible EWDMX system 14 3 PIN DMX Input Jack This jack accepts an incoming DMX signal via a male 3 pin 15 16 17 18 19 20 XLR jack 3 Pin DMX Output Jack This jack is used to send an incoming DMX signal to the next fixture in the DMX chain via a female 3 pin XLR jack 5 PIN DMX Input Jack This jack accepts an incoming DMX signal via a male 5 pin XLR Jack 5 Pin DMX Output Jack This jack is used to send an incoming DMX signal to the next fixture in the DMX chain via a female 3 pin XLR jack Power Switch Controls main power to the unit Power Cord Plug into an appropriate power outlet to provide main power to the fixture Fuse Holder Assembly This assembly houses the 5amp GMA safety fuse Always replace the fuse with an exact match unless otherwise specified by an authorized Elation Service Technician Using a fuse other than that specified could seriously damage the unit and will void your manufactures warranty Elation Professional 13 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 6 MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION Cautions For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside walking paths seating areas or in areas were the fixture might be reached by unauthorized personal Before mounting the fi
13. Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Speed 2 Pan and Tilt speeds are identical to the first generation Design Spot 250 Speed 3 Includes a faster Pan speed Pan speed is 0 5 seconds faster than original Design Spot 250 Tilt speed will be the same as speed 2 Mic Sensitivity This function makes the internal microphone more or less sensitive to sound This function only works in conjunction with the sound active modes The default setting is 70 and setting range from 0 to 99 Hibernation Standby mode in this mode the lamp and stepper motors will power off when the fixture does not receive a DMX signal for at least 15 minutes Factory default When the fixture receives a new DMX signal it will reset and and return to the last DMX position 8 3 2 Service Setting Password The Password for this function is 50 RDM PID With this function you can call up various submenus via RDM 8 3 3 Fan Control This function is used to change the functionality of the internal cooling fans The available selections are 10 30 and 50 8 3 4 Display Setting Shutoff Time The display is designed to turn off during normal operation to avoid excessive light in situations that require an extremely dark environment This function will adjust the amount of time the display will remain on until it is automatic turned off This function is disabled as default Flip Display This function will allow the entire display to be f
14. all installation material and the fixture If you lack these qualifications do not attempt the installation yourself Improper installation can result in bodily injury CAUTION Be sure a qualified electrician performs all electrical connections Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting the main power cord to the appropriate wall outlet Elation Professional 15 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Clamp Mounting The Platinum Wash Zfx Pro provides a unique mounting bracket assembly that integrates the bottom of the base the included Omega Bracket and the safety cable rigging point in one unit see the illustration below When mounting this fixture to truss be sure to secure an appropriately rated clamp to the included omega bracket using a M10 screw fitted through the center hole of the omega bracket As an added safety measure be sure to attached at least one properly rated safety cable to the fixture using on of the safety cable rigging point integrated in the base assembly 1 Omega hokiers 2 Clamp 3 Safety rope 4 Quick lock fastener Securing the Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your Platinum Wash Zfx Pro always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable The fixture provides a built in rigging point for a safety cable on the hanging bracket as illustrated above Be sure to only u
15. be clearly written on the outside of the return package A brief description of the problem as well as the R A number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping container If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice Items returned without a R A number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be refused and returned at customer s expense You may obtain a R A number by contacting customer support at 323 582 3322 Epileptic Warning Those suffering from epilepsy should avoid looking directly into the light source at all times Never open this fixture while in use During the initial operation of this fixture a light smoke or smell may emit from the interior of the fixture This is a normal process and is caused by excess paint in the interior of the casing burning off from the heat associated with the lamp and will decrease gradually over time This device falls under protection class 1 Therefore it is essential that the device be grounded properly Only qualified personnel should perform all electrical connections Be sure the available voltage matches the voltage requirements of the unit Be sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged lf the power cord is damaged replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating Always disconnect from main power before performing any type of service or any cleaning Elation Professional
16. flags will close Hold Fixture will remain at its last settings Auto Program Fixture will go into stand alone mode running the built in program Music Control The fixture will go into sound active mode Pan Reverse This function allows you to invert all pan movements Use the Up and Down buttons to turn this function On or Off Press the Enter button to accept the change or the Mode button to cancel and return to the main menu This function is OFF by default Tilt Reverse This function allows you to invert all tilt movements Use the Up and Down buttons to turn this function On or Off Press the Enter button to accept the change or the Mode button to cancel and return to the main menu This function is OFF by default Pan Degree This function changes the maximum Pan resolution from either 540 or 630 The default function is 540 630 operation allows for greater coverage but slower pan movement Feedback This function turns the feedback correction on or off This function is set to ON as default This function allows for automatic pan and tilt correction in the event either one disrupted during normal operation Movement Speed This function changes the speed function of the Pan and Tilt motors There are 3 different mode variations Speed 1 Default Slower than the original Design Spot 250 for smoother more precise movements Elation Professional 27 Platinum Wash
17. run if no DMX Auto Program Music Control Pan Reverse ON OFF Pan Reverse movement Tilt Reverse ON OFF Tilt Reverse movement Pan Degree 630 540 Pan Degree Select Feedback ON OFF Movement Feedback switch Movement Speed Speed 1 4 Movement Mode Select Mic Sensitivity 0 9996 Sensitivity of Mic Hibernation OFF 01M 99M 15M Stand by Mode Service Setting Password Password XXX Service Code 050 RDM PID XXXXXX RDM PID Code 1096 Fans Speed 1096 PRISE Fans Control 30 Fans Speed 30 50 Fans Speed 50 Display Setting Shutoff Time 02 60m 05m Display shutoff time Flip Display ON OFF Display Reverse 180 degree Key Lock ON OFF Key Lock Disp Flash ON OFF No Signal Flash Temperature C F Fahrenheit Celsius Temperature switch between For C Initial Status PAN XXX Initial effect position Elation Professional 22 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Wireless DMX Reset Default WDMX Off Activate WDMX Act amp Data Out Clean WDMX Memo ON OFF De activate WDMX Activate WDMX Act amp Data Out Reset Wireless DMX Mem Restore factory settings Reset All Reset all motors Racal Reset Pan Tilt Reset Pan Tilt Function Reset Zoom Reset Zoom Test Channel PAN Test function Manual Control PAN XXX Fine adjustment of the lamp Effect Adjust Calibration Calibrate Password Password 050 Color wheel XXX Calbrate and adjust the effects to stand
18. runs we suggest a terminator at the last fixture For the unit functioning as the Master unit follow the same procedures listed in the previous Stand Alone section For the Slave units access the Set To Slave settings in the Function Mode menu and assign each fixture a designation Slave 1 Slave 2 etc 9 3 Universal DMX Control This function allows you to use a universal DMX 512 controller such as the Elation Show Designer 2 or Elation Show Designer 3 to control head movement the color wheel the shutter strobe and all other DMX traits A DMX controller allows you to create unique programs tailored to your individual needs The Platinum Wash Zfx Pro uses 32 DMX channels standard can also use 20 or 42 See page 40 for detailed description and breakdown of the DMX traits To control your fixture in DMX mode follow the set up procedures on pages 16 19 as well as the set up specifications that are included with your DMX controller This will allow you to create your own programs Follow the instruction on page 31 to set the DMX address OElation Professional 36 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Be sure to use a terminator on the last fixture especially for longer cable runs more than 100 feet For help operating in DMX mode consult the user manual that was included with your DMX controller 11 WORKING WITH BUILT IN PROGRAMS The fixture comes equipped with a bu
19. 5 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro procedure Only handle the power cord by the plug Never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion of the cord Please be aware that damages caused by modifications to this fixture void the manufactures warranty and are not subject warranty repair Elation Professional 6 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The Platinum Wash Zfx Pro is an extremely sophisticated piece of electronic equipment To guarantee a smooth operation it is important to follow the guidelines in this manual The manufacturer of this device will not accept responsibility for damages resulting from the misuse of this fixture due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual 1 Always be sure that the fan and the air inlets remain clean and are never blocked Allow about 6 15cm between this fixture and other devices or a wall to allow for proper cooling 2 Never touch the fixture during normal operation This can cause severe personal injuries and or damage to the fixture 3 Be sure to unplug the Platinum Wash Zfx Pro from the power outlet before performing any service related issues 4 Never look directly into the light source You risk injury to your retina which may induce blindness 5 For safe operation follow the Installation guide described in chapter six of this manual Operating the Platinum Wash Z
20. HANNEL 30 Speed Pan Tilt movement CHANNEL 31 Color Mode CHANNEL 32 Special Auto program control motor reset music control Elation Professional 43 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro DMX channel function and values DMX channel s functions and their values 42 DMX channels Mode Channel Value Function St Ba Ex i PAN Movement 8bit 0 255 Pan Movement Pan Fine 16bit EJ Eas 0 255 Fine control of Pan movement Pale TILT Movement 8bit 0 255 Tilt Movement dee ae a Tilt Fine 16bit 0 255 Fine control of Tilt movement 5 5 Red LED all arrays 0 255 Red O Black 255 100 Red Red LED Fine all arrays 0 255 Fine control for Red adjustment CES Green LED all arrays 0 255 Green O Black 255 100 Green Green LED Fine all arrays 0 255 Fine control for Green adjustment 7 7 Blue LED all arrays 0 255 Blue 0 Black 255 100 Blue Blue LED Fine all arrays 0 255 Fine control for Blue adjustment 8 White LED all arrays 0 255 White O Black 255 100 White White LED Fine all arrays 0 255 Fine control for White adjustment 9 8 Red LED array 1 0 255 Red 0 Black 255 100 Red e Red LED Fine array 1 0 255 Fine control for Red adjustment Green LED array 1 0 255 Green 0 Black 255 100 Green 8 Green LED Fine array 1 0 255 Fine control for Green adjustment
21. RESSING Setting the DMX address After the fixture is turned ON it will immediately complete a reset process that test all the fixture s functions When the reset process concludes the LCD will display the fixture s current DMX If the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal the display will flash continuously To set or adjust a DMX address please follow the procedure below 1 Toggle through the menu by pressing the Up and Down buttons until the display reads Set DMX Address Tap the enter button to make changes to the address 2 While the current three digit address is flashing use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a new address Once the new address has been selected lock the new address into the fixture s memory by pressing the ENTER button The DMX address is non volatile and will remain in the fixture s memory even when the power to the unit is switched off Memory is backed up and retain by an internal power source that should last about five years Remote DMX addressing RDMX Address Via DMX This function allows the DMX address to be changed remotely from a DMX console This setting requires special settings for both the controller and the fixture RDMX is on by default Follow the procedure listed below to access the RDMX functions Fixture Settings 1 Access the main menu and use the UP or DOWN to get to the Personality menu then press ENTER 2 Once in the Personalities me
22. alling the fixture in a suspended environment always use mounting hardware that is no less than M10 x 25 mm also be sure the hardware is insert in the pre arranged screw holes in the base of the fixture When using the quick release Omega cam lock system be sure the four quick lock fasteners are locked in the quick lock holes correctly Do not attempt to operate this fixture until you have familiarized yourself with its functions Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating this type of theatrical fixture most damages are the result of operations by nonprofessionals Please use the original packaging to transport the fixture in for service Elation Professional 9 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 5 FIXTURE OVERVIEW Elation Professional 10 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 9 10 1 LED Assembly 19 x 10 Watt RGBW Quad LEDs comprise the LED assembly 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro LED Assembly Display DC Switch Microphone Left Button Down Button Right Button Mode Esc Button Up Button Enter Button Handle Wireless indicator Wireless DMX Antenna 3 Pin DMX in 3 Pin DMX out 5 Pin DMX in 5 Pin DMX out Power Switch Power Cord Fuse Elation Professional 11 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 10 11 12 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro LED Menu Display Full color
23. animated menu display DC Switch Controls menu and display power when the unit is disconnected from main power Microphone This microphone receives external low frequencies to trigger the unit in Sound Active mode This microphone is designed to receive low frequency sounds only tapping on the microphone and high pitch sounds may not trigger the unit Left Button This button is used to toggle through the menu display Down Button The down button is used to toggle down or back through the menu functions and settings Right Button This button is used to toggle through the menu display Mode Esc Button This button is used to access the menu functions and exit the current command Up Button The up button is used to toggle forward through the menu functions and settings Enter Button The enter button is used to enter in to a certain menu function or to lock a function into memory Carrying Handle Please use this intergraded handled to move the fixture form location to location Never carry the fixture by the head Wireless indicator This two color indicator is used to visual the current status of the wireless DMX mode Red indicates wireless DMX mode is off green indicated wireless DMX is active Flashing red and green indicated wireless mode is active but the unit is Elation Professional 12 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 13 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro not received a wireless signal
24. annels default The fixture can also be run in Basic Mode 20 channels and Extended Mode 42 Channels See page 42 for detailed DMX layout 32 Channel mode vu VE hh TI y 1 Me deem o eet questum Aya we uan ques LL addi Eh eres sn a t Sut n PA er X we Lo eo I m y 1 ti em CHANNEL 1 Pan Movement max 630 or 540 User Selectable CHANNEL 2 16bit Pan Movement pan fine CHANNEL 3 Tilt Movement max 265 CHANNEL 4 16bit Tilt Movement tilt fine CHANNEL 5 Red LED all arrays CHANNEL 6 Green LED all arrays CHANNEL 7 Blue LED all arrays CHANNEL 8 White LED all arrays CHANNEL 9 Red LED array 1 CHANNEL 10 Green LED array 1 CHANNEL 11 Blue LED array 1 CHANNEL 12 White LED array 1 CHANNEL 13 Red LED array 2 CHANNEL 14 Green LED array 2 CHANNEL 15 Blue LED array 2 CHANNEL 16 White LED array 2 CHANNEL 17 Red LED array 3 CHANNEL 18 Green LED array 3 O 5 es n jf on Elation Professional 42 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro CHANNEL 19 Blue LED array 3 CHANNEL 20 White LED array 3 CHANNEL 21 Strobe 0 13Hz random strobe CHANNEL 22 Dimmer intensity CHANNEL 23 Zoom CHANNEL 24 Color Macro CHANNEL 25 Color Presets CHANNEL 26 Color Presets Dimmer CHANNEL 27 Chase Patterns CHANNEL 28 Chase Speed CHANNEL 29 Chase Fade C
25. ard right position User Mode Standard Mode Selects between the build in Basic Mode and user selectable DMX Extended Mode channel modes User Mode A es User Mode B aii User Mode C Edit Program Edit User ModeA Edit User ModeB Select Program Edit User ModeC Auto Prog Part 1 Program 1 10 Program 1 Auto Prog Part 2 Program 1 10 Program 2 Select programs to be run Auto Prog Part 3 Program 1 10 Program 3 Max Channel XX PAN CH01 Preset User modes Edit Program Program 1 Testing program Program in loop Program 10 Save and exit Edit Scenes Edit Scene Save and automatically return 001 manual scenes edit Edit Scene 250 Rec Controller XX XX Automat scenes rec Elation Professional amp 23 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 8 1 Function 8 1 1 Set DMX Address DMX address setting This function is used to set or adjust the fixture s starting DMX address Every device controlled by DMX has to have a unique starting address The addressing feature is what allows DMX to function properly The DMX address of a fixture is what allows it to communicate with a controller properly The DMX addressing also allows the fixture to ignore any DMX information coming from the controller that is not meant specifically the fixture Because each fixture is connected in a daisy chain fashion it is imperative to assign a proper and unique starting DMX address to eac
26. clears the link between the fixture and a transmitter PLEASE NOTE When the WDMX system is activate the link between the built in DMX IN XLR jacks is electronically turned off but the OUTPUT DMX XLR jacks will function normally If a fixture is powered on when the built in WDMX system is activated the fixture will automatically scan for a wireless DMX signal from an Elation wireless transmitter If no wireless signal is received the fixture will electronically switch to wired mode WARNING Never connect a fixture to a controller via a DMX cable when the WDMX system is in use This could cause serious damage to the controller 12 2 Setting up the WDMX system 1 Follow the instructions that come with your wireless transmitter and connect the transmitter to your DMX controller 2 To sync your fixture with your wireless transmitter follow the steps below a Initially the WDMX indicator on the fixture should be solid red b Press and hold the configuration button on your WDMX transmitter for about 3 seconds The red green LED indicators on the transmitter and the fixture should Elation Professional 40 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro then begin to flash rapidly for about 5 10 seconds while the two system pair c Once the fixture is paired with the transmitter T1 the WDMX status indicators on the both the fixture and the transmitter will stop flashing and glow solid green If
27. er s and or Dealer s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above and under no circumstances shall Elation Professional amp be liable for any loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use of or inability to use this product G This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elation Professionale Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published Elation Professional 56 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Power supply Voltage Requirements AC 100 240V 50Hz 60Hz Fuse protection 5A 250V GMA 5x20mm fine wire fuse Power Consumption 350 Watts Light Source Type OSRAM LED LERTDUW R S2W Life time 100 000 Hours Rated Optical 9 21 Beam Angle Variable Color Mixing RGBW Additive Color Mixing 16 7 Million Color Possibilities Shutter Strobe Dimmer Strobe effect with variable speed 1 13 flashes per second Continuously mechanical dimmer 0 100 DMX Channels 32 16bit default or 20 8bit user selectable or 42 16bit user selectable DMX Drive Standard DMX 512 3 pole amp 5 pole XLR Pin 3 Pin2 Ground Pin 1 Starting DMX 001 Pan Tilt Pan movement 630 in max 2 0 seconds 16 bit resolution Tilt movement 265 in max 1 5 seconds 16 bit resolution Weights and measures
28. fx Pro without suited safety aids such as safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and or personal injury 6 Qualified and certified personnel should only perform installation 7 When mounting this fixture use only the original rigging parts included with this fixture Any structural modification will void the original manufactures warranty and may increase the risk of damage and or personal injury 8 To reduce the risk of fire or shock do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture 9 Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord has become damaged or frayed Important Notice Damages resulting from the disregard of safety and general user instructions found in this user manual are not subject to any warranty claims Elation Professional 7 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 3 FEATURES Pan 630 or 540 User selectable Tilt 265 19x 10 Watt Light Source Three DMX Modes o 20 Channel Basic o 32 Channel Standard o 42 Channel Extended 100 000 hours rated LED life Smooth additive RGBW color mixing 16 7 million colors Flicker free operation for television and film Low power consumption 3 operation mode DMX controlled stand alone or sound activated Strobe effect 0 18 flashes per second or random strobe 0 100 Dimming User Selectable Universal Power Supply Internal Tap Control board with full LCD character display and foil
29. h and every fixture The DMX address is non destructive and will remain in the fixture s memory even when the power to the unit is switched off Memory is backed up and retain by an internal power source that should last about five years For proper DMX addressing see Section 8 Page 29 of this user manual 8 1 2 DMX Value Display the DMX 512 value of each channel With this function you can display the DMX 512 value of each channel The display will automatically detail the changing DMX values as they are received from the controller 8 1 3 Slave Mode Slave setting for Master Slave Operation With this function you can define the device as slave for operation in Master Slave mode Each slave setting will have a different function for a dynamic lightshow without a controller 8 1 4 Auto Program This function allows the internal programs to run in either stand alone or master salve mode In Master mode the fixture will send DMX data to other fixtures connect via the DMX chain In Alone mode the fixture will operate as a single fixture The program for this mode is selected in the Select program section of the control menu You can set the number of steps under Edit program You can edit the individual scenes under Edit scenes With this function you can run the individual scenes either automatically e with the adjusted Step Time Elation Professional 24 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Plati
30. hat scene to the fixture to be stored inside one of the fixture scene storage banks Many people may find this procedure easier and quicker than using the on board menu functions as in Step 1 To store a scene from an external DMX controller follow the procedures below Using your DMX control build and store scenes as you normally would Once you have built all your required scenes enter the fixtures main menu and toggle to Step 2 Editing Programs The control will store a maximum of 10 programs A program can store one or a maximum of 64 scenes Keep in mind that a scene can only be access when it is stored inside one of Elation Professional 38 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro the 10 available programs Follow the procedure below to build an internal program e Access the main menu and toggle to Edit Programs which is menu function 8 e Then tap the ENTER button and toggle to Program 1 menu function 8 2 1 e When you get to the Program 1 function tap the ENTER button The screen will then change to Edit Steps 01 this will be menu function 8 2 1 1 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to toggle through the scenes created in Step 1 Press the ENTER button to add a scene to the program Tapping the Enter button will automatically lock the selected scene into the programs memory Repeat the process until all the desired scenes have been added to the program Each
31. he date of purchase This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America including possessions and territories It is the owner s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence at the time service is sought B For warranty service send the product only to the Elation Professionale factory All shipping charges must be pre paid If the requested repairs or service including parts replacement are within the terms of this warranty Elation Professionale will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States If the entire instrument is sent it must be shipped in its original package No accessories should be shipped with the product If any accessories are shipped with the product Elation Professionale shall have no liability what so ever for loss of or damage to any such accessories nor for the safe return thereof C This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed if the product is modified in any manner which Elation Professionale concludes after inspection affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Elation Professionale factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Elation Professionale if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service co
32. ilt in DMX recorder that allows custom programs to be installed and recalled directly from the fixture s control board Programs can be created and stored using the fixture s control board or by using an external DMX controller The following instructions will detail the procedures for using the on board system menu as well as using a DMX compliant controller Memory Statistics Quick Access Programs Program Part 3 Total Number of Programs 10 Maximum Number of Steps Scenes per a Program 64 Total Number of Scenes Steps 250 Step 1 Building Scenes The control will store a maximum of 250 scenes These scenes are then used to create the programs A program can store one or a maximum of 64 scenes Keep in mind that a scene can only be access when it is stored in a Program If you wish to build a static scene a scene consisting of no movement for a logo or gobo projection the scene must be stored inside a program To build scenes follow the instructions below e Access the main menu and toggle to Edit Programs which is menu function 8 e Then tap the ENTER button and toggle to Edit Scenes menu function 8 3 e When you get to the Edit Scenes function tap the ENTER button The screen will then change to Edit Scene 001 this will be menu function 8 3 1 You can then press the ENTER button to begin to edit scene 1 or use the UP and DOWN buttons to toggle to access scenes 2 250 e Once in the
33. keyboard Reversible Display Option 180 Flip RDMX Remote DMX addressing from any DMX console Auto test for all functions Automatic Pan Tilt Correction USITT DMX 512 Complaint 3 pin and 5 pin DMX Connections Value of each DMX channel can be displayed Minimal heat emission Maintenance free operation Preprogrammed colored macros Built in EWDMX Receiver WDMX Compatible Firmware upgradeable via Elation E Loader Electronic power supply 100 240V 50 60Hz 7 built in programs accessed via DMX controller or manually Elation Professional amp 8 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Built in DMX recorder Up to 64 scenes 4 GENERAL GUIDELINES This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage in nightclubs in theatres etc Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to do so This fixture was designed for indoor use only Consistent operational breaks may ensure that the fixture will function properly for many years to come Do not shake the fixture around Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device While choosing an installation location please be sure that the fixture will not be exposed to extreme heat moisture or dust The minimum distance between the fixture and a wall or flat surface should be at least 0 5 meter about 1 5ft Always install the fixture with an appropriate safety cable When inst
34. latinum Wash Zfx Pro can operate in six different modes This next section will detail the differences in the operating modes Internal Program Mode Master The fixture will chasing through the built in programs sending a DMX control signal to all other fixtures connect via DMX cables instruction for a synchronized light show Internal Program Mode Stand alone The fixture will chase through the built in program This feature is great for store front with custom logos where as the logos need to be displayed but the use of a controller is unwanted Sound Control Mode Stand alone The fixture will react to sound chasing through the built in programs Great for small clubs or DJ that do not want to bother with programming e Sound Control Mode Master Slave You can daisy chain up to 16 fixtures together to get a synchronized light show without the need of an external controller The fixtures will react to sound chasing to a synchronized light show e Set To Slave This function will set the fixture to slave mode for use in either the auto program or music control program modes DMX control mode This function will allow you to control each individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the Elation Show Designer 2 9 1 Stand Alone Operation Internal Program or Sound Active This mode allows a single fixture to run to the built in programs with or without sound Only use this
35. lipped by 180 to allow for better view when the fixture is hung from truss or a ceiling This function Elation Professional 28 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro is disabled as default Key Lock This function allows you to lock the keys on the display to prevent tampering If this function is activated the keys will be automatically locked in 15 seconds from the last press In order to deactivate the key lock status press the Mode Esc button for three seconds Access the main menu 2 Tap the UP button until DISP is displayed 3 Press ENTER the display will show VALU 4 Tap the UP button until LOCK is displayed and tap the ENTER button 5 Press the UP button to select ON to activate this function or OFF to deactivate this function 6 Press ENTER to confirm 7 Press MEDE ESC to return to the main menu Disp Flash Display Flash When activated this function will flash the display when it is not receiving any type of signal Use the Up and Down buttons to turn this function On or Off Press the Enter button to accept the change or the Mode button to cancel and return to the main menu This function is ON by default 8 3 5 Temperature Set C F This function changes the temperature the unit will display from either Celsius or Fahrenheit Fahrenheit is set as default 8 3 6 Initial Status This function allows a user to create and assign a custom H
36. ntract and this warranty does not include maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above Elation Professionale will replace defective parts at its expense and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of Elation Professionale under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of Elation Professionale All Elation Professional 55 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1 1990 and bare identifying marks to that effect E Elation Professionale reserves the right to make changes in design and or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured F No warranty whether expressed or implied is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law all implied warranties made by Elation Professionale in connection with this product including warranties of merchantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no warranties whether expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitness shall apply to this product after said period has expired The consum
37. nu tap the UP or Down to get to the Status Settings menu press ENTER 3 Once in the Status Settings tap the UP or Down to get to the Address via DMX function and press ENTER 4 Address via DMX is the function that turn the RDMX function on and off 5 Press the UP button to display ON to activate this function or OFF to deactivate this function 6 Press ENTER to confirm Elation Professional 33 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 7 Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu Controller Settings 1 Set the DMX value of channel 1 to a value of 7 2 Set the DMX value of channel 2 to a value of 7 or 8 When channel 2 is set to 7 you can adjust the starting address between 1 and 255 When set to 8 you can adjust the starting address between 256 and 511 3 Use channel 3 to set your desired DMX starting address For example If you want to set the starting address to 57 set channel 1 to a value of 7 set channel 2 to a value of 7 and use channel 3 to set your address to 57 by selecting a channel value of 57 Example 2 If you want to set the starting address to 420 set channel 1 to a value of 7 channel 2 to 8 and channel 3 to 164 256 164 420 4 Wait for approximately 20 seconds for the unit to complete the address reset function Elation Professional 34 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 10 OPERATING MODES Operating Modes The P
38. num Wash Zfx Pro 8 1 5 Sound Control This function is similar to the Auto Program described in the previous section with the exception that this function will advance the built in program via sound 8 2 Information 8 2 1 Time Information These functions will detail different time functions associated with the fixture Current Time This function displays the running time of the fixture from the last power on The display shows XXXX where XXXX represents the number of hours the fixture has been running This counter is automatically reset after every power on Total Run Time This function tracks the total running time of the fixture from the very first start up Where XXXX represents the total number of running hours This time is none destructive and will remain in the fixtures memory indefinitely Last Run Hours This function tracks a cycle run time Use this function to keep track of rental period or to note the time from the last service This setting can be reset at any time see L Timer Password LastRun Password Use this function to enter the Clear Last Run password Password is 038 Clear Last Run This function will allow the Last Run Hours function be cleared and reset Elation Professional 25 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 8 2 2 Temperature Info This function will detail different temperatures associated with the fixture in either
39. ome Position into the fixture Adjusting the Pan and Tilt values then locking those values into the fixture s internal memory creates the new Home position 8 3 7 Wireless DMX This section will control the functionality of the built in wireless DMX receiver See page 37 for more information on operating this fixture via Wireless DMX 8 3 8 Reset Default This function is used to restore the fixture s original factory OElation Professionale 29 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro settings All settings will be set back to the default values shaded Any edited scenes will be lost 8 4 Reset Function The reset function returns a motor to the Home position There are several reset functions available on this fixture The list below details the functionality of each available selection 8 4 1 Reset All This function will reset all internal motors to the home position 8 4 2 Reset X and Y This function will only reset the pan and tilt motors to the home position 8 4 3 Reset Zoom This function will reset all zoom motors Elation Professional 30 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 8 4 Effect Adjust 8 5 1 8 5 2 8 5 3 Test Channel This menu function allows the user to select each individual fixture channel and test the functions independently from a DMX control board Manual Control This function is designed for testing and manual control When activated thi
40. r has been inserted into the last fixture in your DMX chain Elation Professional 20 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 8 FIXTURE MENU On Board System Menu The Platinum Wash Zfx Pro comes with an easy to navigate system menu This next section will detail the functions of each command in the system menu LED Control Panel The control panel located on the top front of the fixture allows you to access the main menu and make all necessary adjustments to the Platinum Wash Zfx Pro During normal operation tapping the MODE ESC key once will access the fixture s main menu Once in the main menu you can navigate through the different functions and access the sub menus with the Up and Down buttons Once you reach a field that requires adjusting tap the ENTER button to activate that field and use the UP and Down button to adjust the field Tapping the Enter button once more will confirm your setting Once a setting is saved the display will briefly readout OK to confirm a new setting has been made and locked into memory You may exit the main menu at any time without making any adjustments by tapping the MODE ESC button MODE ESC Button To access the main menu locate the MODE ESC button on the front of the unit Press this button to activate the system menu Tap the UP button until you reach the function you wish to change When you reach the function you wish to change tap the ENTER button once to select that men
41. s function will center the pan and tilt motors open the shutter and bring the dimmer to 100 The pan and tilt function will still operate if the fixture needs to be positioned to a flat clear surface Calibration This function is designed to calibrate small variations in motor movement that are caused by normal wear or in the event a sensor has been knocked slightly out of place Because this procedure has the potential of damaging the fixture only a qualified technician should perform the operation With this function the adjustments can be made to the effect wheels color gobo shutter etc To protect this fixture from being tampered with by unauthorized personnel it is password protected To access this submenu enter 050 when promoted to do so in the fixture menu This password will have to be entered each time the calibration menu function is accessed Because calibration is an extremely delicate procedure instruction on performing this action are left out of this manual For a first time calibrator please contact our customer support team for step by step instructions 5 User Mod Set 6 1 5 2 User mode This function allows the user to create user defined channel orders allowing the fixture to match the channel order of other fixtures on the market for easier operation A total of three user modes may be configured User Mode A User Mode B and User Mode C Edit User mode This function allows the user to make the ac
42. scene edit screen you have access to the functions listed below Tapping the ENTER button will instantly allow you to change the values of the selected function in real time The values can be adjusted from 0 250 Once you achieved your desired value tap the ENTER button once again to Elation Professional 37 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro automatically lock the value into the scenes memory You can repeat the procedure for all functions listed below Auto Program Allows access to all 14 DMX channels PAN pan movement PAN Fine precision pan movement TILT tilt movement TILT Fine precision tilt movement Red adjust the red flag value Green adjust the green flag value Blue adjust the blue flag value White adjust the white flag value Strobe adjust the strobe Rainbow colors adjust the color macro values Zoom adjust the zoom value Dimmer adjust the dimmer intensity Scene Time set the hold time for the scene Input By Out this function will store a scene from an external DMX console See the next section for scene editing via an external DMX controller Step 1B Building Scenes from an External DMX Controller The fixture includes a simple built in DMX recorder This recorded allow you to build a scene using your own DMX console and then send t
43. se the designated rigging point for the safety cable and never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle Elation Professional 16 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 7 UNDERSTANDING DMX DMX 512 DMX is short for Digital Multiplex This is a universal protocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers DMX allows all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller This is possible as long as all the fixtures and the controller are DMX compliant A DMX controller sends the DMX data instructions to the fixture allowing the user to control the different aspects of an intelligent light DMX data is sent out as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via data IN and data OUT XLR terminals located on the fixtures most controllers will only have output jacks DMX Linking To ensure proper DMX data transmission always use proper DMX cables and a terminator When using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible Never split a DMX line with a Y style connector The order in which the fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing For example a fixture assigned a starting DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in the DMX chain at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle The DMX controller knows to send data a
44. sibilities of erratic behavior Termination reduces signal errors and Ns avoids signal transmission problems zl and interference It is always advisable Tam to connect a DMX terminal Resistance i 120 Ohm 1 4 W between PIN 2 DMX and PIN 3 DMX of the last fixture 3 66 5 Pin XLR DMX Connectors Some manufactures use 5 pin XLR connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3 pin 5 pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3 pin XLR DMX line When inserting standard 5 pin XLR connectors in to a 3 pin line a cable adaptor must be used these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores The following chart details a proper cable conversion wem mm ml Dua Te ra ENT NEN EN eT nerves Pn Oo note Fixture DMX addressing All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX controller so the correct fixture responds to the correct control signal This digital starting address is the Elation Professional 19 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro channel number from which the fixture starts to listen to the digital control information sent out from the DMX controller The allocation of this starting DMX address is achieved by setting the correct DMX address on the digital display located on the head of the fixture You can set the same starting address for all fixtures or a group of fixtures or set different address for each individual fixture Be advised tha
45. ssigned to address 1 to that fixture no matter where it is located in the DMX chain The Platinum Wash Zfx Pro can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The Platinum Wash Zfx Pro is a 32 channel DMX fixture The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the LCD menu Data Cable DMX Cable Requirements For DMX and Master Slave Operation Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3 pin or 5 pin XLR connector for data input and data output the figure below is of a 3 Pin XLR connector If you are making your own cables be sure to use two conductor shielded digital DMX cable rated at 120 ohms this cable is designed for DMX transmission and may be purchased from your Elation dealer or at most professional lighting retailers Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable Also remember that a DMX line must be daisy chained and cannot be split unless using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto Branch 4 or DMX Branch 4 Elation Professional 17 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro COMMON DMX512 OUT 3 PIN XLR DMX512 IN 3 PIN XLA Be sure to follow the above figure when making your own cables Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector Do not connect the cable s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR s outer casing Grounding the shield could cause a short circui
46. t and erratic behavior DMX Output DMX Input DMX Output DMX Input 3 Pin XLR Socket 3 Pin XLR Socket 5 Pin XLR Socket 5 Pin XLR Socket 1 Ground T Ground 2 Data e 2 Data o6 e 3 Data 4 3 Data 4 Open 5 Open DMX 512 control connection Connect the provided XLR cable to the female 3 pin XLR output of your controller and the other side to the male 3 pin XLR input of the moving head Please refer to the diagram below You can chain multiple moving heads together through serial linking The cable that should be used is two conductor shielded DMX cable with XLR input and output connectors Always be sure daisy chain your in and out data connections never split or Y your DMX connections unless you are using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto Branch 4 or DMX Branch 4 SS 120 Ohms 4 DMX controller Elation Professional 18 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro DMX 512 connection with DMX terminator A DMX terminator should be used in all DMX lines especially in longer runs The use of a terminator may avoid erratic behavior in your DMX line A terminator is a 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor that is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector DATA and DATA This fixture is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last fixture in your daisy chain to terminate the line Using a line terminator Elation part DMX T PACK will decrease the pos
47. t ire t rentrer 38 13 DMX Channel Tralts iib a beet e boa ite bL dee S datas 40 a DMX Channel Values 4 41 14 Eror CodeS PE 47 15 Cleaning and Maintenance cite cin reido e 48 16 Photometric Data iu a 49 17 Dimensional DrawWiNgS iaa 50 18 Circuit SCheMatico cui A sa 51 19 WAY ea 52 20 Technical Specifications pp 54 Elation Professional 3 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 1 GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Congratulations you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today The Platinum Wash Zfx Pro has been designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit These instructions contain important information regarding safety during use and maintenance UNPACKING Thank you for purchasing the Platinum Wash Zfx Pro by Elation Professional Every Platinum Wash Zfx Pro has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping If the carton appears to be damaged carefully inspect your unit for damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit have arrived intact In the event damage has been found or parts are missing please contact our customer support
48. t setting all you fixtures to the same DMX address will subsequently control all fixtures in the same fashion in other words changing the settings of one channel will affect all the fixtures simultaneously If you set each fixture to a different DMX address each unit will start to listen to the channel number you have set based on the quantity of control channels DMX channels of each fixture That means changing the settings of one channel will only affect the selected fixture In the case of the Platinum Wash Zfx Pro which is a 32 channel fixture standard can be also be 20 or 42 you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1 the second unit to 33 32 1 the third unit to 65 32 33 and so on Note During start up the Platinum Wash Zfx Pro will automatically detect whether a DMX data signal is being received or not If DMX data signal is being received the display will show Addr XXX XXX representing the actual DMX address If the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal the display will flash If your fixture is connected to a DMX controller and the display is flashing not receiving a DMX signal please check the following The 3 PIN or 5 PIN XLR input plug cable with DMX signal from controller is not connected or is not inserted completely into the DMX input jack of the fixture The DMX controller is switched off or defective The DMX cable or connector is defective A DMX terminato
49. team for further instructions Please do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting customer support at the number listed below CUSTOMER SUPPORT Elation Professionale provides a customer support line to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation You may also visit us on the web at www elationlighting com for any comments or suggestions For service related issue please contact Elation Professional Service Hours are Monday through Friday 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Pacific Standard Time Voice 323 582 3322 Fax 323 832 9142 E mail support elationlighting com Forum www ElationLighting com forum Warning To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit Do not attempt any repairs yourself doing so will void your manufactures warranty Elation Professional 4 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash Please recycle whenever possible WARRANTY REGISTRATION The Platinum Wash Zfx Pro carries a two year 730 days limited warranty Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase All returned service items whether under warranty or not must be freight pre paid and accompany a return authorization R A number The R A number must
50. the paring is unsuccessful repeat the process until the paring is secured d The fixture will store the pairing information inside a nondestructive memory bank once a link is created between the fixture and a transmitter The fixture will remember the paired transmitter even if the fixture is turned off for extended periods of time 12 3 Clearing Transmitter Link 1 Access the fixture s main menu and toggle to Personality Wireless DMX Reset 2 Select Reset to clear any existing link between the fixture and a transmitter The WDMX indictor on the fixture will turn solid red when the link is severed You may also clear the link from the transmitter First be sure the fixture s is powered on and then hold down the configuration button on the transmitter for as least 5 seconds This will automatically clear the link between the transmitter and any fixture that is powered on All WDMX indictors will glow solid red if the procedure was successful 12 4 WDMX Indicators 1 2 3 Rapid flashing Red Green Syncing in to a transmitter Slow flashing Red Green Paired with a transmitter Transmitter is not receiving a DMX signal from a controller Solid Green Paired with a transmitter and receiving DMX data Solid Red Not paired with a transmitter free Elation Professionale 41 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 13 DMX CHANNEL TRAITS The chart below details the channel layout for 32 DMX ch
51. there is a stepper motor failure defective motor or a defective motor IC drive on the main PCB Elation Professional 49 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 15 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE The following points have to be considered during the inspection 1 Be sure all screws and fasteners are securely tightened at all times Lose screws may fall out during normal operation resulting in damage or injury as larger parts could fall 2 There must not be any deformations on the housing color lenses rigging hardware and rigging points ceiling suspension trussing Deformations in the housing could allow for UV radiation leakage Damaged rigging points or unsecured rigging could cause the unit to fall and serious injure a person 3 All mechanical parts and motors should not show any traces of serious wear and should rotate freely 4 Electric power supply cables must not show any damage material fatigue or sediments Never remove the ground prong from the power cable Further instructions depending on installation and usage have to be adhered by a skilled installer and any safety problems should be addressed before attempting operation We recommend frequent cleaning of the device This will ensure operational longevity and crisp light output When cleaning please use a moist lint free cloth Never use alcohol or solvents There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture with the exception of the lamp
52. tual changes in the user defined modes that are created in the previous function Elation Professional 31 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 6 EDIT Program The fixture comes equipped with a built in DMX recorder that allows custom programs to be installed and recalled directly from the fixture s control board Programs can be created and stored using the fixture s control board or by using an external DMX controller For detailed instructions on how to complete this task please see Section 11 Page 35 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 Select program This function allows the user to select one of ten of the user defined built in programs This program is then accessed in Function Mode under Program Run Edit program This function allows the user to edit the built in programs Edit Scenes This function allows the user to edit or define the actual scenes that are stored in the user defined built in programs that are accessed in the previous step Rec Controller The Platinum Wash Zfx Pro features an integrated DMX recorder Pre programmed scenes can be transmitted to the fixture via any DMX compliant controller This function allows those scenes to be stored into the fixture s built in memory and then subsequently used to create user defined programs that can be accessed without the use of a controller Elation Professionale 32 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro 9 DMX ADD
53. u function When a function is selected the menu will begin to flash use the UP or DOWN button to change the function Once your changes are made tap the ENTER button yet again to lock the change in the system menu To exit without making any changes tap the MODE ESC button The fixture contains a rechargeable battery back up system that stores all setting and also allows the menu to be accessed when the fixture is not connected to power To access the menu via battery power press and hold the DC switch button for two seconds this will activate the menu The display will automatically turn off approximately one minute after all menu commands are completed Elation Professional 21 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Default settings shaded Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Function Set Dmx Addres Dmx Value Slave Mode Auto Program Sound Control A001 AXXX Master Alone Master Alone Slave1 Slave2 Slave3 DMX address setting DMX value display Slave setting Auto program Music control Time Information Current Time Power on running time Total Run Tlme Fixture running time Last Run Time Information Fixture Last times clear Information LastRun Password Timer Password 038 Clean Last Run Clear Fixture Last time Temperature Info Head Temperature Temperature in the head Software Version Ver1 0 Status Settings Addres Via DMX ON OFF Add via DMX No DMX Status Hold Close Shutter Auto
54. xture to any surface make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the device s weight Fixture installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment such as an appropriate safety cable Never stand directly below the device when mounting removing or servicing the fixture Caution When install the fixture be sure there is no highly inflammable material within a distance of 0 5m 1 5 feet Mounting The Platinum Wash Zfx Pro is fully operational in two different mounting positions hanging upside down from a ceiling or set on a flat level surface see illustration below Be sure this fixture is kept at least 0 5m 1 5 ft away from any flammable materials decoration etc Always use and install the supplied safety cable as a safety measure to prevent accidental damage and or injury in the event the clamp fails Refer to regulations BGV C1 formerly VBG 70 and DIN VDE0711 217 for proper installation in Europe To ensure proper installation only qualified staff should attempt installation Elation Professional 14 Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Platinum Wash Zfx Pro Mounting points Overhead mounting requires extensive experience including amongst others calculating working load limits a fine knowledge of the installation material being used and periodic safety inspection of
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