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VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire User`s Manual - Vari-Lite

1. 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 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 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 02 9704 6002 0 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 17 March 2015 3 51 VARI LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 52 Table 6 Timing Channels Map Continued DMX Value z Seconds 230 90 220 231 230 232 91 230 233 230 234 240 235 92 240 236 250 237 93 250 2
2. VL4000 BeamWash 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 BeamWash 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 1 AC Input Cable Neutrik powerCON True1 with Bare End no connector 1 Meter PC1GTL208 AC Input Cable Neutrik amp powerCON 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 section on the Vari Lite web site www vari lite com 8 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 DESCRIPTION COMPONENTS 1 Luminaire Components Below is a brief description of the major components and sub assemblies of
3. Neutrik 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 International Harmonized Standard 12 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 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 VARI LITE 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 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 13 VARI LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 14 Current vs Voltage Table 2 1 VLA000 BeamWash Luminaire Current vs Voltage 1200W Lamp provides the luminaire s current draw at specif
4. MAP Displays 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 BeamWash 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 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 Figure 4 3 and Figure 4 4 on page 68 are graphical representations of the menu system MENU SYSTEM MENU OPERATION Address value 1 thru 512 Configure Lamp Power On Off Power Up L Lamp Off L Lamp On Cal On Lamp Level Standard Studio r Lamp Hours _ of hours Lamp Strikes of strikes Reset Lamp Hours Are you sure Pan Tilt Movement Enable Disable Speed Auto Normal Reduced Head Motors Movement Enable Disable Display Display Auto Orientation Up Down On Time 30 Sec 5 Min 10 Min Reset Defa
5. Step 1 On a computer connected to the Internet download the luminaire software from the Vari Lite web site Save the downloaded bin file to the 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 A Important Notes amp Warnings DMX Data must be disconnected before uploading software to luminaires Do not merge firmware files with DMX signals 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 OPERATION UPDATING SOFTWARE 3 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 Do not use a USB hub always connect
6. Animation Running ANIMATION TEST Gobo Whi 2 Value 0 255 m Iris Running IRIS TEST Gobo 2 Rotate Index Value 0 65535 Edge Running EDGE TEST Gobo 2 Ctrl Value 0 255 L Zoom Running ZOOM TEST L Animation Whi Value 0 255 Prism Running PRISM TEST Animation Rotate Index Value 0 65535 Lamp Lamp Adjustment Mode Enabled Animation Ctrl Value 0 255 Encoder Pan XXXXXXX Displays Pan Encoder Iris Value 0 255 Encoder Tilt XXXXXXX Displays Tilt Encoder Beam Shaping Value 0 255 r Beam Shaping Rotate Index Value 0 65535 Prism Value 0 255 Prism Rotate Index Value 0 65535 I Programming Control R Value 0 255 Strobe Speed Value 0 255 Strobe Control Om Value 0 255 Note Manual mode is disabled if DMX512 signal is present Note Test mode is disabled if DMX512 signal is present Figure 4 4 Menu Tree Part 2 68 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 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 Ad
7. DIRECTIVES 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 La lampe 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 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
8. 5 4 Note male termination connector is available as an accessory from Vari Lite See Replacement Items Accessories on page 8 16 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 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 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 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 install lamp
9. Category Display Settings 0x05xx m DISPLAY_INVERT 0x0500 m m DISPLAY_LEVEL 0x0501 m Category Configuration 0x06xx m m PAN_INVERT 0x0600 m m TILT_INVERT 0x0601 m 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 OPERATION RDM PARAMETER IDS 3 Table 9 VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire RDM Parameters IDs 02 9704 6002 0 Pun NUN RDM Parameter IDs Value Comment Implemented PAN_TILT_SWAP 0x0602 m REAL_TIME_CLOCK 0x0603 Category Control 0x10xx IDENTIFY DEVICE 0x1000 m m RESET_DEVICE 0x1001 m POWER_STATE 0x1010 PERFORM_SELFTEST 0x1020 SELF_TEST_DESCRIPTION 0x1021 17 March 2015 55 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH 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 E Aud Figure 3 6 USB Upload Cable sold separately Note PEGASUS Software is compatible with previous versions of the VARI LITE USB Upload Cable 25 9600 0001 Computer Requirements PCrunning Windows Although the programming kit software is not directly compatible with Macintosh computers it does run with some Windows emu
10. 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 Optic Style 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 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 XXX 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 XXX Value Ch 28 Animation Indx High XXX Value Ch 29 Animation Indx Low XXX Value Ch 30 Animation Ctrl XXX Value Ch 31 Iris XXX Value Ch 32 Beam Shaping XXX Value Ch 33 Beam Shaping High XXX Value Ch 34 Beam Shaping Low XXX Value Ch 35 Prism XXX Value Ch 36 Prism Index High XXX Value Ch 37 Prism Index Low XXX Value Ch 38 Programming Control XXX Value Ch 39 Strobe Speed XXX Value Ch 40 Strobe Control XXX Valu
11. 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 either Up or Down arrow button at Menu Display LCD Menu Display read out Example Press Up Down arrows until LAMP LAMP appears 2 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 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 6002 0 17 March 2015 3 VARFXLITEG VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 4 17 March 2015 02 970
12. VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire User s Guide 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 information and graphics are property of Philips Vari Lite a Philips group company 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 USA Version as of 17 March 2015 Part number 02 9704 6002 0 VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire User s Manual 2014 2015 Philips Vari Lite a Philips group company 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 descript
13. 10 Index Hybrid Zoom Range 11 15 Rotate Normal Hybrid Zoom Range 16 20 Rotate with Mega Stepping Hybrid Zoom Range 21 25 Open Narrow Zoom Range 26 30 Index Narrow Zoom Range 31 35 Rotate Normal Narrow Zoom Range 36 40 Rotate with Mega Stepping Narrow Zoom Range 41 45 Open Wide Zoom Range 46 50 Index Wide Zoom Range 51 55 Rotate Normal Wide Zoom Range 56 60 Rotate with Mega Stepping Wide Zoom Range 61 255 Reserved Values Prism Index Rotate High Byte Prism Index Rotate Low Byte 0 65535 0 100 32767 16 bit control of Prism rotation and index 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 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 DMX Channel OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 Table 3 VL4000 BeamWash Enhanced 16 Bit DMX Channel Mapping Parameters Programming Control Range DMX 0 255 Range 0 100 Default Value Description Operation Used as a control channel for different programmable settings Set dis creet value of desired effect wait gt 3 seconds then set value to 0 Idle 0 2 Idle 3 5 Reserved Values 6 10 Reserved Values 11 15 Dimmer Snap OFF 16 20 Dimmer Snap ON Fixture Default 21 255 Reserved Values Strobe Speed 0 255 0 100 Controls strob
14. 7 owvR2v7ZVe8 ulocUEEU 2v ZumotxcaEsev RF Fi 1 AIX Class 93 ef EG ESSE FERRO CREB Ld nf EPE23dO0 ES TOBA ERMEE X I ZOZ D ES 17 2015 02 9704 60020 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction About This Manual Sn nen nee NE 1 Additional Documentation 2 Text Conventions ee epp rere ente s au SSS sm uu Ass 2 Customer Service oe eer li uen eee eet edge Qa Ma va dg eo ete e ca 3 Chapter 1 Description Features OVEVI Wisin nur aute uten Unis di re ad i e dep 6 Components Included R ems 4 2 22 an tei eee de iege 8 Replacement Items Accessories nre 8 Limitnaire Components eek a una augu iman A uq te 9 IR Ric 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 il et tette a 15 Recommended Cable 16 Termination Conn ctor 2 n tette e eter te cane nen 16 Installation Procedures Installing aussen ERU rn He teet 17 CAUTIONS amp WARNINGS rete ete etre tree aus tue 17 Align Lamp For Maximum Beam Irradiance 19 Hanging the Luminaire sce eite da eee 20 Floor Mounting the
15. Gobo 2 Running GOBO 2 5 Animation Running ANIMATION TEST iS nu A Running IRIS TEST Framing Shutters Running FRAMING SHUTTERS TEST Edda een Running EDGE TEST ZOOM rer Running ZOOM TEST Prism Running PRISM TEST Lamp Lamp Adjustment Mode Enabled Encoder Pan Displays Pan Encoder Value Encoder Tilt Displays Tilt Encoder Value 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 MENU SYSTEM SERVICE MENU ITEMS 4 Service Menu Items Refer to Menu Tree on page 67 for more information CAUTION Certain features described below are for Authorized Service 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 feature improves the centering calibration of the tilt parameter For the best performance users are advised to calibrate the tilt using the luminaire s LCD menu as described below 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 Se
16. TROUBLESHOOTING AND IMAINTENANCE A Step 4 Atfixed 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 Fixed Color Filter Pull filter straight up and away from wheel assembly 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 VERY 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 6002 0 17 March 2015 87 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Rotating Gobo Removal and Installation CAUTION VL4000 BeamWash Luminaires accept glass gobos only Use of metal gobos in these luminaires may damage gobo assembly and will void the luminaire warranty To remov
17. 115 Gobo 6 Psyclone Rotate with Mega Stepping 116 120 Gobo 7 Circle of Holes 1 Rotate with Mega Stepping 121 255 Reserved Values Gobo Wheel 1 Index Rotate High Byte Gobo Wheel 1 Index Rotate Low Byte 0 65535 0 100 17 March 2015 32767 16 bit control of 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 02 9704 6002 0 DMX Channel OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 Table 3 VL4000 BeamWash Enhanced 16 Bit DMX Channel Mapping Parameters 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 Gobo Wheel 1 Channel 19 0 5 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 Twist Normal Path Slow to Fast 211 255 Reserved Values Gobo Wheel 2 0 255 0 100 8 bit control of Gobo Wheel 2 See Channel 26 for control options 0 5 Open
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19. Luminaire 24 Connecting Data and Power 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 Luminalire 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 6002 0 17 March 2015 1 VARIXLITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Fixed Color Wheel Lin u Rss erga em 30 Fixed Color Wheel 2 ce a tia 31 GODOS mL 31 Rotating Gobo Wheel Linie nt other ee e Rp cete de 32 Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 rie eie 33 Animation Wheel sasa n tiep HN HR Ue e Te eee Le 34 Animation Wheel Conc prent s u maaa nennen nnne 34 DMX Operation VL4000 BeamWash Channel Mapping 35 Enhanced 16 Bit Channel Mapping Default 35 16 Bit Ch ann l Mappinea a une nets emet tee re ette tee 40 Fixt re Shu tdoWn sisi sfr te dates sade cabbies SE tin sacha 44 Luminaire Timing Luminaire Timing Channel Information 45 RDM Parameter IDs 4000 BeamWash Luminaire RDM Parameter IDs eee 53 Updating Software PEGASUS SOftWAIe iste t beer eie HDi 56 Application sicario Ded ess eite s 56 Computer Requirements tit nent ain
20. 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 BeamWash 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 42 000 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 35 000 lumens 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
21. Parameter Example Information Meaning Model VL4000 BeamWash 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 Lamp Off Lamp or Cal Lamp Level Standard Current operating 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 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 77 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 78 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 NZ APPENDIX AN Maintenance This appendix provides instructions for performing routine maintenance which may be necessary during the life of the luminaire Equipment Handling Troubleshooting Routine M
22. Whl 1 Value 0 255 Col Whl 1 Ctrl Value 0 255 Col Whl 2 Value 0 255 Col Whl 2 Ctrl Value 0 255 Gobo Whl 1 Value 0 255 Gobo 1 Rotate Index Value 0 65535 Gobo 1 Ctrl Value 0 255 Gobo Whl 2 Value 0 255 Gobo 2 Rotate Index Value 0 65535 Gobo 2 Ctrl Value 0 255 Animation Whl Value 0 255 Animation Rotate Index Value 0 65535 Animation Ctrl Value 0 255 lris Value 0 255 Beam Shaping Value 0 255 Beam Shaping Rotate Index Value 0 65535 Prism Value 0 255 Prism Rotate Index Value 0 65535 Programming Control Value 0 255 Strobe Speed Value 0 255 Strobe Control Value 0 255 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 Running ANIMATION TEST Iris Running IRIS TEST Edge Running EDGE TEST Zoom Running ZOOM TEST Prism Running PRISM TEST Lamp Lamp Adjustment Mode Enabled Encoder Pan XXXXXXX Displays Pan Encoder Encoder Tilt XXXXXXX Displays Tilt Encoder 72 17 March 2015 02 970
23. a given time and transition Guidelines Timing channels support time values of up to six minutes To use a timing channel instead of console timing it is necessary to set the timing channel to the desired value and set cue and or parameter time to zero A combination of time controls can produce unexpected results The default value setting in the profile should be 255 proportional control to allow smooth movement when using console timing The VL4000 BeamWash 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 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 45 VARIXLITE VL4000 BEAMWASH 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 informat
24. by the luminaire s menu system Table 4 VL4000 BeamWash 16 Bit DMX Channel Mapping DMX Range Range Channel Parameters DMX 9 0 255 Intensity 0 100 Default Value 0 Description Operation 8 bit control of Fixture Intensity from 0 100 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 ojoj N A wo ND Zoom Low Byte 16 bit linear control of fixture zoom range between 0 4 degrees to 65535 60 Degrees 10 Optic Style 0 255 0 100 Toggles optical ability between Wash Beam and Shaft 0 127 Wash Optics 128 191 Beam Optics 192 255 Shaft Optics 11 Cyan 0 255 0 100 Controls Cyan color mechanism 12 Yellow 0 255 0 100 Controls Yellow color mechanism 19 Magenta 0 255 0 10096 Controls Magenta color mechanism 14 CTO 0 255 0 100 Controls 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 1
25. directly to a USB port on your computer To install or update luminaire firmware using PEGASUS upload cable A Note DMX Data must be disconnected 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 A your computer do not use a USB hub PEGASUS Step 4 Double click on PEGASUS Software shortcut on your desktop Step 5 When application opens a Select Vari Lite for luminaire type as shown in Figure 3 9 PEGASUS Philips Entertainment Group All Segments Upload Software M E 10 xi Philips Entertainment Group PHILIPS if E e Philips Entertainment Group Copyright 2013 Philips Lighting Version 1 8 0 0 USB Version C Selecon Showline Strand Lighting le Vari Lite Files B Select Folder Figure 3 9 PEGASUS Software Selection Screen b Asindicated in Figure 3 9 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 6002 0 17 March 2015 59 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL St
26. 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 luminaire fans will shutdown A power cycle will also clear the shutdown state 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 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 Optics Time Pan Hi Byte Lo Byte 4 Tilt Hi Byte Lo Byte 4 Color 4 Iris 4 Gobos 4 Index Animation Wheel Zoom Edge Beam Shaping ee Prism Types of timing control Timing Control Channel the luminaire uses its timing channel value to calculate 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
27. for reassembly and installation Step 7 Install new prism using screws removed in previous step Step 8 Install belt around prism assembly Step 9 Slide roller back into place so belt is tensioned IMPORTANT Do not over tension or prism will stall during rotation Step 10 Hand tighten hex standoffs Prism Assembly Detail Prism Assembly Note Assembly shown for clarity Drive Belt Figure A 13 Prism Assembly Detail Step 11 Reinstall head cover 94 17 March 2015 02 9704 60020 TROUBLESHOOTING AND IMAINTENANCE A Cleaning Optical Lenses and Filters A 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 OPTICS COLOR FILTERS GOBOS ANIMATION WHEELS Use Acetone or Isopropyl Alcohol along with a soft lint free cloth to clean the optics color filters 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 6002 0 17 March 2015 95 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH
28. remove Lamp Socket Cover to align lamp Figure 2 5 Lamp Alignment Screws 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 19 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 20 Hanging the Luminaire The VL4000 BeamWash 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 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 b installing a truss hook or claw as shown in Figur
29. s Remarkable depth of field capability allows morphing effects between gobos and the animation wheel Shaft Mode Shaft Optics 4 adjustable to near 0 with iris Beam Size Control A mechanical iris provides continuous beam size control for rapid and smooth timed beam angle changes Rotating Gobo Wheels Two gobo wheels combine to each offer seven rotatable indexable gobo positions and one open position Animation Wheel A dynamic animation wheel offers unique rotatable indexable patterns with variable motion control from horizontal to vertical Rotating Prism Independent rotating and indexing 5 facet step prism Lenticular Effect Unique indexing and rotating lenticular effect alters output from round to rectangular and to create extruded gobo imagery Edge and Pattern Focus Variable beam focus to soften edges of gobos or s Remarkable depth of field capability allows morphing effects between gobos and the animation wheel 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 43 000 lumens Studio Mode 35 000 lumens Intensity Control Full field dimming designed for smooth timed fades as well as quick dimming effects It also features a high performance dual bla
30. the VL4000 BeamWash 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 Yoke Assembly Houses tilt motor and routes cables to from head and enclosure assemblies 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 Menu System See Menu Operation on page 64 for more information Input Panel See Power on page 12 and Connecting Data and Power on page 24 for more information Figure 1 2 Major Components 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Sub Assemblies Head Covers Each head cover is held in place Lamp Reflector with four captive screws and Assembly tether Color System Gobo Assembly Dimmer Strobe Lens Zoom Assembly Tilt Lock Pan Lock 1200W Lamp Lamp Cover CAUTION Pan and tilt locks must be disengaged before powering and operating luminaire NOTE 1200W Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp rated for 800 1400W operat
31. the control channel This allows the unit to be put in Studio mode only for particular instances or scenes within during its use 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 65 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH 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 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
32. 10 After animation wheel is installed reinstall head cover 92 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 TROUBLESHOOTING AND IMAINTENANCE A Prism Removal and Installation To remove and replace prism Step 1 Before removing power from luminaire move Edge towards front of luminaire with control console or via luminaire menu system DA 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 Remove head cover assembly as indicated in Figure A 12 by loosening four captive screws and lifting cover away from luminaire head Note head cover is attached by a safety tether Head Cover Assembly _ Prism Assembly Captive Phillips Screws x4 Luminaire Head Assembly Head cover is secured with a tether Figure A 12 Replacing Prism A CAUTION Wear protective gloves or other protective covering while handling prism to avoid leaving fingerprints If dirty clean with isopropyl alcohol and a soft lint free cloth Step 4 De tension belt by loosening 1 4 hex standoffs on top of sensor Step 5 Slide belt off of prism assembly 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 93 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Step 6 As indicated in Figure A 13 remove two screws securing prism to arm IMPORTANT Be careful not to lose removed screws These will be required
33. 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 Gobo Wheel 1 0 255 0 100 8 bit control of Gobo Wheel 1 See Channel 22 for control options 0 5 Open No Gobo 6 10 Gobo 1 Stacked Ovals Index 11 15 Gobo 2 Chopped Index 16 20 Gobo 3 21 25 Gobo 4 26 30 Gobo 5 31 35 Gobo 6 36 40 Gobo 7 Triple Stack Index Night Sky Index Blades Index Psyclone Index Circle of Holes 1 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 71 75 Gobo 6 76 80 Gobo 7 Stacked Ovals Rotate Chopped Rotate Triple Stack Rotate Night Sky Rotate Blades Rotate Psyclone Rotate Circle of Holes 1 Rotate 81 85 Open No Gobo 86 90 Gobo 1 Gobo 1 Stacked Ovals Rotate with Mega Stepping 91 95 Gobo 2 Chopped Rotate with Mega Stepping 96 100 Gobo 3 Triple Stack Rotate with Mega Stepping 101 105 Gobo 4 Night Sky Rotate with Mega Stepping 106 110 Gobo 5 Blades Rotate with Mega Stepping 111
34. 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 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 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 Safety Cable Anchor Poin x E see note E N 30 00 in E N 762 0 mm 22 32 in Me 566 93 mm E ll is 28 92 in 734 6 mm Safety Cable Anchor Point NOTE The safety cable anchor point is tested and is in compliance of the following safety standards IEC 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 6002 0 17 March 2015 23 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Floor Mounting the Luminaire luminaires included in this manual are designed to sit directly on its base in a fl
35. 2015 25 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH 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 While powering up luminaire press and hold ESC 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 restore control Program starting addre
36. 38 250 239 260 240 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 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 OPERATION RDM PARAMETER IDS 3 RDM Parameter IDs VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire RDM Parameter IDs The following tables outline and describe all the RDM parameters IDs associated with VL4000 BeamWash Luminaires Table 7 VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire RDM Product Parameters IDs Table 8 VLA000 BeamWash Luminaire RDM UID Table 9 VLA000 BeamWash Luminaire RDM Parameters IDs Table 7 VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire RDM Product Parameters IDs Model ID Manufacturer Model Description Product Category 0x0030 Philips Vari Lite VL4000 BeamWash 0x0100 Table 8 VL4000 BeamWash 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 BeamWash Luminaire RDM Parameters IDs ms d Msn d RDM Parameter IDs Value Comment Implemented 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 m E STATUS_MESSAGES 0x0030 E STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION 0x0031 m iu CLEAR STATUS ID 0x0032 SUB DEVICE STATUS REPORT TH
37. 39 163 209 KELLY GREEN Center at DMX 186 210 255 CONGO BLUE Center at DMX 232 Fixed Color Wheel 1 16 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 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 40 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 DMX Channel 18 OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 Table 4 VL4000 BeamWash 16 Bit DMX Channel Mapping Parameters Fixed Color Wheel 2 Control 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
38. 4 6002 0 MENU SYSTEM SELF TESTS 4 Self Tests Running Parameter Tests The luminaire is capable of running self tests by using the TEST menu functions For complete details and values for each test refer to Diagnostic Tests on page 74 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 requiring 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 pos
39. 4 6002 0 NZ AN Description This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components along with a list of accessories which are available Features Components 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 5 VARIXLITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Features Overview VLA000 BeamWash 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 Wash Mode Note truss hooks shown are sold separately Truss and pipe by others Wash Zoom Optics A 6 element 6 1 zoom optics ene system covering a range from 10 to 60 Beam Shaping Unique indexing and rotating beam shaping alters output from round to elliptical with minimal light loss Edge and Hot Spot Control Variable hot edge adjustment provides a multitude of different wash styles Beam Mode Beam Zoom Optics A 6 element 10 1 zoom optics system covering a range from 4 to 40 Beam Size Control A mechanical iris provides continuous beam size control for rapid and smooth timed beam angle changes Near zero degree beam angle is possible with nearly fully closed iris Rotating Gobo Wheels Two gobo wheels comb
40. 67 16 bit control of 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 Gobo Wheel 1 Control 0 255 0 100 Used as a control channel for different movement options for 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 Gobo Shake Quickest Path Slow to Fast 121 150 Gobo Shake Normal Path Slow to Fast 151 180 Twist Quickest Path Slow to Fast 181 210 Gobo Twist Normal Path Slow to Fast 211 255 Reserved Values 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 41 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL DMX Channel Table 4 VL4000 BeamWash 16 Bit DMX Channel Mapping Parameters Gobo Wheel 2 Range DMX 0 255 Range 0 100 Default Value Description Operation 8 bit control of Gobo Wheel 2 See Channel 26 for control options 0 5 Open No 6 10 1 Circle of Eights Index Punch Card Index Vertical Bars Index 11 15 Gobo 2 16 20 Gobo 3 21 25 Gobo 4 26 30 Gobo 5 31 35 Gobo 6 36 40 Gobo 7 Lattice Index Wavy Triangle Index D
41. AUTION VL4000 BeamWash 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 6002 0 17 March 2015 31 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH 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 Stacked Ovals 41 9704 6010 2 41 9704 4428 3 Sliced 41 9704 4429 4 Night Sky 41 9704 5011 5 Blades 41 9704 4430 6 Psyclone 41 9704 4431 7 Circle of Holes 1 41 9704 6004 Open Position no gobo or gag 0 7 Circle of Holes 1 e 1 Stacked Ovals 6 Psyclone EL 2 Chopped ae 5 Blades x Sliced Figure 3 3 Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Standard Gobo Load 4 Night Sky 32 17 March 2015 02 9704 60020 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 Effe
42. CC 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 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 FOREWORD Safety Notice It is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in this manual and any accompanying documentation before installing and operating the products described herein Heed all cautions and warnings during installation and use of this product Safety symbols used throughout this manual are as follows A CAUTION advising of potential damage to product A WARNING advising of potential injury or death to persons GENERAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK FIRE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE UV RADIATION AND INJURY TO PERSONS CAN BE FOUND BELOW WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR C
43. LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 96 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 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 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 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 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 101 lbs 45 8 kg 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 97 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 98 Spacing Unit hangs on 30 inch 762 mm centers Y wi K 30 00 in 566 93 mm Figure B 1 Lum
44. MANUAL vi WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN BERH HTE UV STRAHLUNG 1 Viele VARI LITE Scheinwerfer verwenden die Lampentyp der UV Strahlen abgibt SCHAUEN SIE NICHT direkt in die Lampe 2 Es ist gef hrlich Leuchten ohne Linsen oder Blenden zu bedienen Blenden Linsen oder Ultraviolettschirme m ssen ausgetauscht werden sofern deren Schutzwirkung durch sichtbare Besch digung z B Spr nge oder Schrammen eingeschr nkt ist WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN K RPERVERLETZUNGEN 1 Bei Betrieb sind die Au enfl chen der Scheinwerfer hei Verwenden Sie bei der Bedienung von aufgeheizter Apparatur die jeweils geeignete Sicherheitsausr stung Handschuhe Augenschutz etc 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 flus
45. 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 46 50 Gobo 1 Circle of Eights Rotate 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 76 80 Gobo 7 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 5 Wavy Triangle Rotate with Mega Stepping 111 115 Gobo 6 Dot Buffet Ro 116 120 7 Quadcone Red Rotate with Mega Stepping 121 255 Reserved Values ate with Mega Stepping Gobo Wheel 2 Index Rotate High Byte Gobo Wheel 2 Index Rotate Low Byte 0 65535 0 100 32767 16 bit control of 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 Gobo Wheel 2 Control 0 255 0 100 Used as a control chann
46. ONS 1 Exterior surfaces of the luminaire will be hot during operation Use appropriate safety equipment gloves eye protection etc when handling and adjusting hot equipment and components 2 Luminaires will have 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 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 FOREWORD Sicherheitshinweise Es ist u erst wichtig ALLE Sicherheitsinformationen und hinweise in diesem Handbuch und dem beiliegenden Informationsmaterial zu lesen bevor Sie die hierin beschriebenen Produkte installieren bzw bedienen Halten Sie bei der Insta
47. ONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE 1 VARI LITE luminaires have been designed for use with specific lamp types The VL4000 BeamWash 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 XLITE luminaires WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK 1 VARI LITE luminaires are designed for dry locations only Exposure to rain or moisture may damage luminaire 2 Disconnect power before servicing any VARI LITE equipment 3 Servicing to be performed by qualified personnel only 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 iii VARIXLITE VL4000 BEAMWASH 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 PERS
48. OUBLESHOOTING AND IMAINTENANCE A Step 6 Remove replacement lamp from shipping box Step 7 As shown in Figure 2 align replacement lamp tabs with lamp socket Lamp Figure 2 Lamp Installation Align tabs of lamp with socket when installing NOTE Bow of lamp must be oriented with Slot in reflector d NN Z 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 lamp 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 6002 0 17 March 2015 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH 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 an
49. RESHOLD 0x0033 Category RDM Information Support required only if SUPPORTED PARAMETERS 0x0050 nn 0 ni xd set 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 53 VARIXLITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 9 VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire RDM Parameters IDs Pam mar RDM Parameter IDs Value Comment Implemented Support required for PARAMETER DESCRIPTION 0 0051 bini DE PARAMETERS message Category Product Information DEVICE INFO 0x0060 m PRODUCT DETAIL ID LIST 0x0070 m DEVICE MODEL DESCRIPTION 0x0080 m MANUFACTURER LABEL 0x0081 m DEVICE LABEL 0x0082 m FACTORY_DEFAULTS 0x0090 LANGUAGE CAPABILITIES 0x00A0 LANGUAGE 0x00B0 m SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL 0x00C0 m BOOT SOFTWARE VERSION ID 0x00C1 BOOT SOFTWARE VERSION LABEL 0x00C2 Category DMX512 Setup m DMX PERSONALITY 0x00E0 m m DMX PERSONALITY DESCRIPTION 0x00E1 m DMX START ADDRESS 0x00F0 m SLOT INFO 0x0120 m m SLOT DESCRIPTION 0x0121 m m DEFAULT SLOT VALUE 0x0122 Category Sensors 0 02 SENSOR DEFINITION 0x0200 SENSOR VALUE 0x0201 RECORD SENSORS 0x0202 Category Dimmer Settings 0x03xx FUTURE USE Category Power Lamp Settings 0x04xx m DEVICE HOURS 0x0400 m LAMP_HOURS 0x0401 m LAMP_STRIKES 0x0402 m m LAMP_STATE 0x0403 m m LAMP_ON_MODE 0x0404 m DEVICE POWER_CYCLES 0x0405
50. 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 Gobo Wheel 1 0 255 0 100 8 bit control of Gobo Wheel 1 See Channel 22 for control options 0 5 Open No Gobo 6 10 Gobo 1 Stacked Ovals Index 11 15 Gobo 2 Chopped Index 16 20 Gobo 3 21 25 Gobo 4 26 30 Gobo 5 31 35 Gobo 6 36 40 Gobo 7 Triple Stack Index Night Sky Index Blades Index Psyclone Index Circle of Holes 1 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 71 75 Gobo 6 Stacked Ovals Rotate Chopped Rotate Triple Stack Rotate Night Sky Rotate Blades Rotate Psyclone Rotate 76 80 Gobo 7 Circle of Holes 1 Rotate 81 85 Open No Gobo 86 90 Gobo 1 Gobo 1 Stacked Ovals Rotate with Mega Stepping 91 95 Gobo 2 Chopped Rotate with Mega Stepping 96 100 Gobo 3 Triple Stack Rotate with Mega Stepping 101 105 Gobo 4 Night Sky Rotate with Mega Stepping 106 110 Gobo 5 Blades Rotate with Mega Stepping 111 115 Gobo 6 Psyclone Rotate with Mega Stepping 116 120 Gobo 7 Circle of Holes 1 Rotate with Mega Stepping 121 255 Reserved Values Gobo Wheel 1 Index Rotate High Byte Gobo Wheel 1 Index Rotate Low Byte 0 65535 0 100 327
51. Step Step Step Step Step 02 9704 6002 0 Ensure power is completely removed from luminaire Remove lamp from shipping box Set the luminaire head horizontally Engage tilt lock to secure luminaire head in position At back 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 17 March 2015 17 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH 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 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 1 Lamp Note alignment of fully seated lamp Ensure lamp is completely A seated before reinstalling lamp socket cover Figure 2 4 Installed Lamp Step 9 Reinstalllamp socket cover Make sure safety tether is completely encapsulated within lamp socket cover Step 10 Disengage tilt lock to allow lum
52. 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 Fan failure check head and enclosure fans for proper operation n a Luminaire behaves oddly DMX Map Not Matched Console library not set correctly check console library matches DMX map of luminaire n a Luminaire does not power No power Circuit not energized 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 data DMX Failure DMX connector disconnected check DMX DATA IN connection n a Erratic control of luminaire DMX Termination No DMX termination or termination not correct check for DMX terminator Luminaire DMX address does not match console patch 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 83 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH 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 Wear cotton gloves or other covering while installing lamp Touching lamp glass with bare fingers will leave oil and may cause the lam
53. VARIXLITE est n 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 6002 0 17 March 2015 ix VARIXLITE VL4000 BEAMWASH 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 Ade
54. XX Value Ch 31 Iris XXX Value Ch 32 Beam Shaping XXX Value Ch 33 Beam Shaping High XXX Value Ch 34 Beam Shaping Low XXX Value Ch 35 Prism XXX Value Ch 36 Prism Index High XXX Value Ch 37 Prism Index Low XXX Value Ch 38 Programming Control XXX Value Ch 39 Strobe Speed XXX Value Ch 40 Strobe Control XXX Value Ch 41 Focus Timing XXX Value Ch 42 Optics Timing XXX Value Ch 43 Color Timing XXX Value Ch 44 Beam Timing XXX Value Ch 45 Gobo Timing XXX Value Ch 46 Luminaire Ctrl XXX Value Swap Pan Tilt Off On Invert Pan Off On Service L sending Version Service Settings XXIXXIXX XX XX Set Tilt Cal L 6rossioad Gobo Menu Complete Gobo 1 Offset Invert Tilt Off Gobo 2 Offset Reset Gobo Offsets Recalibrate Gobo r BeamShape Menu 7 BeamShape Offset Reset BeamShape Offset Recalibrate BeamShape Prism Menu Prism Offset Reset Prism Offset Recalibrate Prism Diagnostics Ballast Info r Fan Check r Board Check r Sensor Check Debug USB Update OS List of Files or No Card Inserted Log File Download Reset DMX Mode 16 bit Enh L 16 bit On 02 9704 6002 0 Notes Factory default setting Channel and Dimmer information displayed simultaneously Reboots entire fixture including p
55. XXXXXX Fixture Hours On powered Hours Crossload Software Send Sending Version Crossload Download send fixture s XX XX XX XX XX Complete Service For use by authorized service technicians only Service Settings Set Tilt Cal Gobo Menu Gobo 1 Offset Gobo 2 Offset Reset Gobo Offsets Recalibrate Gobo BeamShape Menu BeamShape Offset Reset BeamShape Offset Recalibrate BeamShape Prism Menu Prism Offset Reset Prism Offset Recalibrate Prism Diagnostics Ballast Info Fan Check Board Check Sensor Check Debug USB Update OS List of Files OR No Card Inserted Log File Download Reset For Service Settings and USB menu descriptions refer to the following Set Tilt Cal on page 75 Gobo Offset on page 76 e USB Logging on page 76 for Log File e Installing or Updating Luminaire Firmware on page 58 for Update OS 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 71 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH 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 Optic Style Value 0 255 DMX512 signal is Cyan Value 0 255 present Yellow Value 0 255 Magenta Value 0 255 CTO Value 0 255 Col
56. a orte etie ee o 80 Lampu rete eet nee P tea ere s e BN RR Me Se RR EM e ke ne 80 DEL VICING MC UE 80 Teat at s et aec eee leo pee elec M ae Tut dando dic Rte asas 80 Lamp Laeti oper hie s 80 Solid State Electro aiii Mans eter ter Tot ree a Ue be Ee 81 Electrostatic Discharge ESD E enne 81 Printed Circuit Boards PCBS ss 81 Troubleshooting Error Messages o up mn tetettemetidee tient in ee be den beet 82 Troubleshooting Guide io er rias 83 Routine Maintenance Lamp Removal and Installation 84 CAUTIONS amp WARNINGS usines sense 84 Fixed Color Wheel Filter Removal and Installation c ee 86 Rotating Gobo Removal and Installation 88 Animation Wheel Removal and Installation 91 Prism Removal and Installation 93 Cleaning Optical Lenses and Filters eese 95 Appendix B Technical Specifications EIDEM 97 Optical stephen de pee ee e te ee oa 98 Operational ihe d ete eterni ten RR eh 100 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 3 VARI LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 4 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS MANUAL Introduction About This Manual This manual provides necessary information regarding safety installation operation and routine maintenance for VARIXXLITE VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire Familiarizi
57. able 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 necessary 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 Solder resistors across pins 2 amp 3 and 4 amp 5
58. aintenance 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 6002 0 17 March 2015 79 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH 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 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 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 Risk of exposure to excessive ultraviolet radiation Do not operate without complete lamp enclosure in place or when
59. arity Rotating Gobo Assembly Orientation 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 BeamWash 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 9 Step 8 After rotating gobo assembly is installed reinstall head cover s 90 17 March 2015 02 9704 60020 TROUBLESHOOTING AND IMAINTENANCE A Animation Wheel Removal and Installation To remove and replace animation wheel Step 1 Before removing power from luminaire move Edge towards front of luminaire with control console or via luminaire menu system DA 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 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 Head cover is secured w
60. be equally supported and constrained where no one sub assembly head yoke or enclosure fully supports the entire mass of the luminaire e 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 6002 0 17 March 2015 27 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 28 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 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 6002 0 17 March 2015 29 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH 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 BeamWash Luminaire provides full CYM color cross fading and two fixed color wheels The CYM color system o
61. cables used in this process must have two twisted pairs and a shield It is also recommended that cables meet all other USITT DMX specification requirements Refer to Data Cables on page 15 60 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 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 Z 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 11 Software Transfer Setup Transfer Procedure This procedure is used to transfer software versions between luminaires Step Step Step Step Step Step 1 D At last luminaire install DMX termination connector into DATA THRU XLR 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 v
62. cts and Positions on page 33 Table 2 Rotating 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 4 0 Di 7 Quadcone Red MOMO re 1 Circle of Eights O cg 6 Dot Buffet 2 Punch Card 5 Wavy Triangles 3 Vertical Bars 4 Lattice Figure 3 4 Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 Standard Gobo Load 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 33 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 34 Animation Wheel The VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire has one animation wheel which is rotatable and offers variable motion control from horizontal to vertical Animation Wheel Concurrent Figure 3 5 shows the VLA000 BeamWash Luminaire Animation Wheel Figure 3 5 Animation Wheel Concurrent 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 DMX Operation OPERATION DMX OPERATION VL4000 BeamWash Channel Mapping These tables assume a DMX start address of 1 When a different starting address is used this address becomes channel 1 function and other functions follow in sequence This section contains the DMX channel maps for the VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire Users can select one of two maps as detailed in these sections e Enha
63. d 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 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 CYM Fixed Color Assembly closest to lamp Gobo Assembly closest to front lens Head Cover Assembly to access Color Wheel 1 Jm Luminaire Head Assembly Figure 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 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0
64. d capability allows morphing effects between gobos and the animation wheel 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 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 101 lbs 45 8 kg Spacing Unit hangs on 30 inch 762 mm centers Operational Temperature Standard Mode 20 to 104 F 29 to 40 C Studio Mode 20 to 4122 F 29 to 450 C Control DMX Completely compatible with a wide variety of DMX512 consoles DMX Channels 46 Enhanced 16 bit mode 41 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 6002 0 17 March 2015 7 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Components Included Items The following illustration shows all items included with the luminaire Included Items PHILIPS VARBELITE K P Product Support Warranty Card Sheet Product Registration E
65. d 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 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 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 39 VARIXLITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 16 Bit Channel Mapping Table 4 provides DMX channel mapping of the DMX512 control values when the VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire is in 16 Bit DMX mode as set
66. de strobe system capable of ultra fast operation 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 99 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 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 20 104 F 29 to 40 C Studio Mode 20 to 122 29 to 50 C Cooling Forced air cooling Control Control by DMX512 protocol Compatible with a wide variety of DMX512 consoles DMX Channels 46 Channels Enhanced 16 Bit Mode 41 Channels 16 Bit Mode Note For complete information refer to VL4000 BeamWash Channel Mapping on page 35 RDM Control Completely compatible with a wide variety of RDM devices For RDM implementation see VL4000 BeamWash 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 98 100 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 PHILIPS VARISLITE Vari Lite 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 1 877 VARILITE 1 214 647 7880 www vari lite com 2015 Philips Group All rights reserved Printed in the U S A
67. dress 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 Studi udio Studio STU mode Lamp Hours Lamp Hours Used Lamp Strikes Number of Lamp Strikes Performed XXXX Cumulative of Operation Hours XXXX Cumulative of Lamp Strikes Reset Lamp Hours Resets Lamp Hour Counter Are you sure Resets Lamp Hour Counter to 0000 Confirmation that reset has been executed Pan Tilt Pan and Tilt Options Movement Position Recovery Enable Disable Speed Pan Tilt movement speed Auto Normal Reduced Head Motors Display Display Menu Illumination Movement Orientation Enable Disable Auto Flips to enclosure position Up Down On Time 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 6002 0 17 March 2015 69 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 4 1 Menu System Chart Continued 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel
68. e Ch 41 Focus Timing XXX Value Ch 42 Optics Timing XXX Value Ch 43 Color Timing XXX Value Ch 44 Beam Timing XXX Value Ch 45 Gobo Timing XXX Value Ch 46 Luminaire Ctrl XXX Value Pan Tilt Pan Tilt Options Swap Pan Tilt Swap Pan amp Tilt operation OFF default ON Invert Pan Inverts Pan operation OFF default ON Invert Tilt Inverts Tilt operation OFF default ON DMX Mode Sets DMX Mapping Mode 16 bit Enh 16 Bit Enhanced DMX Mode default 16 bit 16 bit DMX Mode 70 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 Table 4 1 Menu System Chart Continued MENU SYSTEM MENU OPERATION 4 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 B z 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
69. e Ensure brackets are locked securely 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 21 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL A WARNING Ensure 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 Locked Mount Locking Mechanism Press up to install or release 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 cable as required as follows refer to Figure
70. e 2 6 W 4 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 17 March 2015 02 9704 60020 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 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 release locking mechanism to lock in plac
71. e 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 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
72. e 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 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 Ps AO Y CYM Fixed Color Assembly IN _ closest to lamp Gobo Assembly closest to front lens Head Cover Assembly to access Color Wheel 1 mE Luminaire Head Assembly Figure A 7 Replacing Rotating Gobos 88 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 TROUBLESHOOTING AND IMAINTENANCE A A CAUTION Wear protective gloves or other protective covering while handling gobos to avoid leaving fingerpr
73. e 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 0 255 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 Luminaire 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 an
74. ec certaines 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 VARI LITE AVERTISSEMENT DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTEGER CONTRE LES DECHARGES ELECTRIQUES 1 Les luminaires VARI LITE sont con us pour une utilisation au sec uniquement Une exposition la pluie et l humidit risque d endommager le luminaire 2 D brancher l appareil avant de proc der la r vision de tout mat riel VARIKLITE 3 Les r visions doivent tre effectu es uniquement par des personnes qualifi es 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 vii VARIXLITE VL4000 BEAMWASH 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
75. ee e ree nce Re ee ego 56 Installing PEGASUS Software sn ite dnte ttn de Dee easet tosta as 56 Troubl shoo ting eicere eee re eo rn IR 57 Upload Cable LED Status Messages 57 Upload Cable Warning Error Message 58 Installing or Updating Luminaire Firmware 58 USB Upload via USB Dort sin 2 ee crt epa ee 58 Using PEGASUS Uploader 1 ati E 58 Important Notes amp Warnings uessensesnersnnennennnnnnnensnonsnesnennnnennnesnnennnensnnnnen 58 Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire esee 60 Chapter 4 Menu System Menu Operation LCD Display and Menu System sn 64 Menu Controls nete etuer ete tete et dee D i upa hakuya 64 LCD Display and Menu System Operation 65 DMX uhi AE 65 Operational Modes Standard and Studio 65 Other LCD Display Features ss 66 LCD Menu Battery Operation ss 66 Status Batu a naa a m MSIE nis 66 LCD Menu Proximity Sensor sise 66 Menu Trees eite devoid e quee OT RE 67 Men System Functions u u pee eere ee EUER TRE eH RE et teen 69 Self Tests Running Parameter Tests ee eterne te er nn nee 73 Diagnostic Tests nt rt cd ERE e e e ee 74 Test Descriptions usun a a Rete e ae 74 2 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Service Menu Items Seb Tb Cal NE ae eet e ts MER RE 75 Gobo Offset niit urit ram He ge iere inet 76 USB NR 76 Appendix A Maintenance Equipment Handling LOCATION dot re
76. el for different movement options for Gobo Wheel 2 Channel 23 0 5 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 Twist Normal Path Slow to Fast 211 255 Reserved Values Animation Wheel Concurrent 0 255 0 100 Controls Animation Wheel linearly within the beam 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL DMX Channel 28 Table 3 VL4000 BeamWash Enhanced 16 Bit DMX Channel Mapping Parameters Animation Wheel Concurrent Index Rotate High Byte Animation Wheel Concurrent Index Rotate Low Byte Range DMX 0 65535 Range 0 100 Default Value 32767 Description Operation 16 bit control of the Animation 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 Animation Wheel Concurrent Control 0 255 0 100 Used as a control channel for Animation Wheel 1 0 5 Index using shortest
77. en purchasing or constructing data cables it is important that not only the correct cable type be used but also quality cable to ensure a reliable DM X512 system Your cabling should meet the following USITT DMX specification requirements Suitable for use with EIA485 RS485 operation at 250k baud Characteristic impedance 85 150 ohms nominally 120 ohms Low capacitance Twotwisted pairs Foiland braid shielded 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 pair pair pair A x 3 3 Male Conn Data Data Data Data Female Conn 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 15 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers These are only a few of the suitable c
78. enfreien Tuch 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 Ma nahmen getroffen werden 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 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 av
79. ep 7 Click on bin file for luminaire to be updated for example SVL_091813 bin as highlighted in Figure 3 10 NOTE Select High Speed option when uploading to 16 or less luminaires SVL 08 08 12 16 00 SVL 08 14 13 17 24 SL 0903 13 0024 SVL 09 18 13 17 18 High Speed Normal Progress Bar Device Connected Close Figure 3 10 bin File Selection Step 8 As indicated in Figure 3 10 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
80. ersion at luminaire Step 1 At Menu Display press ESC Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Fixture appears Press OK Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until Version appears Press OK 02 9704 6002 0 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 17 March 2015 61 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 62 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 NZ 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 6002 0 17 March 2015 63 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Menu Operation 64 LCD Display and Menu System The VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire s LCD Display and Menu System provides local control for accessing the following fixture s settings Address to set the DMX address Configure various parameter settings set luminaire ID DMX change the map view incoming DMX invert pan tilt Fixture fixture status recalibrate reboot software version view fixtures hours service etc Manual manual control of parameters Test test functions of parameters The menu system is controlled at the Menu Display available at the e
81. f Color Wheel 1 See Channel 16 for options 0 23 OPEN 15 Fixed Color Wheel 1 0 255 0 10096 0 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 6002 0 17 March 2015 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL DMX Channel 16 Table 3 VL4000 BeamWash 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 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 18 Fixed Color Wheel 2 Control 0 255 0
82. ffers 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 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 No Filter Red Congo Blue Dark Fuchsia Kelly Green NOTE Colors show for illustrative purposes only Actual colors will differ Orange Figure 3 1 VL4000 BeamWash Fixed Color Wheel 1 30 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 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 BeamWash 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 A C
83. he gobo offset setting Step 6 After pressing OK adjusted gobo wheel will recalibrate to its new offset value USB Logging The VL4000 BeamWash 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 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 77 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 MENU SYSTEM SERVICE MENU ITEMS 4 Table 5 csv Log File Information
84. ic 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 BeamWash Luminaire Current vs Voltage 1200W Lamp AC Voltage 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 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 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 Wh
85. inaire Hanging amp Spacing Requirements Optical Wash Mode Wash Zoom Optics A 6 element 6 1 zoom optics system covering a range from 10 to 60 Beam Shaping Unique indexing and rotating beam shaping alters output from round to elliptical with minimal light loss Edge and Hot Control Variable hot edge adjustment provides a multitude of different wash styles Beam Mode Beam Zoom Optics A 6 element 10 1 zoom optics system covering a range from 4 to 40 Beam Size Control A mechanical iris provides continuous beam size control for rapid and smooth timed beam angle changes Near zero degree beam angle is possible with nearly fully closed iris Rotating Gobo Wheels Two gobo wheels combine to each offer seven rotatable indexable gobo positions and one open position 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS B A Note VL4000 Beam Wash Luminaires accept glass gobos only Use of metal gobos in these luminaires may damage gobo assembly and will void the luminaire warranty Animation Wheel A dynamic animation wheel offers unique rotatable indexable patterns with variable motion control from horizontal to vertical Rotating Prism Independent rotating and indexing 5 facet step prism Lenticular Effect Unique indexing and rotating lenticular effect alters output from round to rectangular and to create extruded gobo imagery Edgeand Pattern Focus Variable beam focus to soften edges of gobos or
86. inaire head to move freely Step 11 Align lamp as described in Align Lamp For Maximum Beam Hradiance on page 19 18 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 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 A WARNING Backcap and alignment screws will be HOT during lamp operation Wear gloves and or use tools to prevent burns To align lamp Step 1 Set intensity to 100 Step 2 Position beam on a white wall at a distance of 10 to 20 feet Step 3 If wash lens is in beam use console or internal luminaire menu controls to remove Set Zoom to zero and focus to a hard edge Be sure that beam size iris completely opened Step 4 Using three alignment screws as indicated with Red Arrows in Figure 2 5 adjust hot spot to center of beam Step 5 Check color uniformity as follows Position one of the color cyan or magenta works best at 65 of maximum Verify that beam color is uniform if lamp is misaligned color will be concentrated to one side of beam If color is not uniform readjust lamp using lamp alignment screws until color is uniform across entire beam field Lamp Beam Alignment Screws Do not loosen or use these screws for adjustment NOTE Lamp Socket Cover removed for clarity lt is not necessary to
87. ine to each offer seven rotatable indexable gobo positions and one open position Animation Wheel A dynamic animation wheel offers unique rotatable indexable patterns with variable motion control from horizontal to vertical Rotating Prism Independent rotating and indexing 5 facet step prism Lenticular Effect Unique indexing and rotating lenticular effect alters output from round to rectangular and to create extruded gobo imagery Edge and Pattern Focus Variable beam focus to soften edges of gobos or s Remarkable depth of field capability allows morphing effects between gobos and the animation wheel Shaft Mode Shaft Optics 4 adjustable to near 0 with iris Beam Size Control A mechanical iris provides continuous beam size control for rapid and smooth timed beam angle changes 17 March 2015 02 9704 60020 DESCRIPTION FEATURES 1 Rotating Gobo Wheels Two gobo wheels combine to each offer seven rotatable indexable gobo positions and one open position Animation Wheel dynamic animation wheel offers unique rotatable indexable patterns with variable motion control from horizontal to vertical Rotating Prism Independent rotating and indexing 5 facet step prism Lenticular Effect Unique indexing and rotating lenticular effect alters output from round to rectangular and to create extruded gobo imagery Edge and Pattern Focus Variable beam focus to soften edges of gobos or s Remarkable depth of fiel
88. ints If dirty clean with isopropyl alcohol and a soft lint free cloth 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 a 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 gt Rotating Gobo Wheel Assembly a Align gobo assembly timing marks with b Slot in main gear in gobo wheel assembly Timing Marks Figure A 8 Rotating Gobo Wheel Gobo Clocking Continued Next Page 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 89 VARI LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Retaining Tabs Rotating Gobo Assembly gear side towards front of luminaire A Do not touch glass with bare fingers CAUTION Handle by gobo carrier only Retaining clips need to be seated in pins but are not used to aid in removal Rotating Gobo Front of Assembly Shown Wheel Assembly side towards front lens Open Position no gobo Note Assembly shown for cl
89. ion 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 channel 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 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 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 02 9704 6002 0 17 Ma
90. ion running at 1400W in Standard mode or 1200W in Studio mode Figure 1 3 Sub Assemblies 10 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 NZ our 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 75 and Gobo Offset on page 76 for additional set up information 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 11 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH 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 powerCON Truel connector is supplied however you will need to purchase or construct a cable appropriate for your application Available power input cables is found in Replacement Items Accessories on page 8 AC Power Input 9 3 Pole Neutrik powerCON Truel for AC Input Power Me p j L x N S U e S 3urneavA c O
91. ion 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 6002 0 17 March 2015 i VARIXLITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Compliance Notice FCC CE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 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 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 tested under this standard F
92. ith a tether Captive Phillips Screws x4 Head Cover Assembly Animation Wheel Assembly Luminaire Head Assembly k Figure A 10 Replacing Animation Wheel CAUTION Wear protective gloves or other protective covering while handling the animation wheel to avoid leaving fingerprints If dirty clean with isopropyl alcohol and a soft lint free cloth Note For the standard load of the animation wheel refer to Animation Wheel Concurrent on page 34 or DMX Operation on page 35 Step 4 Loosen screw on bulkhead so animation arm can swing out Step 5 Remove one screw from animation frame 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 91 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 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 See Detail ehe a Animation Wheel Assembly Detail 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
93. ition 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 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 73 VARIXLITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 74 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 Display ALL Test Running ALL TEST Pan Tilt 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 kasaq Running CYAN TEST Yellow 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 Tuerca ita Running GOBO 1 TEST
94. l 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 Concurrent 0 255 0 100 Controls Animation Wheel linearly within the beam Animation Wheel Concurrent Index Rotate High Byte Animation Wheel Concurrent Index Rotate Low Byte 0 65535 0 100 32767 16 bit control of the Animation 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 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 Table 4 VL4000 BeamWash 16 Bit DMX Channel Mapping ud Parameters es Description Operation Used as a control channel for Animation Wheel 1 0 5 Index using shortest quickest path Animation Wheel De ped aeng formal longest path 30 Concurrent 0 255 0 100 0 sd de 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 Iri
95. lators e An available USB 2 0 compatible port on your computer 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 and 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 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 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 A 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 cust
96. 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 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 If 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 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 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 significa
97. llation 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 VAREKLITE 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 6002 0 17 March 2015 v VARIXLITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S
98. m s las l mparas de arco operan a alta presi n y muy alta temperatura Si la l mpara se rompe puede existir el peligro de lesiones al personal o un incendio ocasionado por las part culas de la l mpara rota que se caen 4 Use protecci n para los ojos cuando vuelve a colocar una l mpara nueva 5 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 En el ambiente de la casa este producto puede ocasionar radiointerferencia en cuyo caso el usuario debe tomar las medidas adecuadas x 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 FOREWORD Bercy CEBRA CCAM SIU TU SRS H ABA 7 U 35 EU JD 7 0 9 lt 7 RO MIT 7 D ET cobi OS FICHE LC HEV x L Gk UTDZET I ZE LTUET AN ni unice DEAD O xd RE KR UV HIT SIE OB BEN ASE 77 550 ER ToT EULFOSLH 2 3596 lt IO ard Kom lt 7 SO t 1 VARIXLITEO RGB az Blk 7 77 2 Lc Rianto T DTA RMI cux gt TOHH RE SMERTDZLILLT KUN 7 0 FT 8 L fa S C 2 RARE K s 7 NDERKESTHIETFTZIEN FO Kk 57 Z PORT DEN fF 2 p 2 TET OU
99. messages in a log file within the luminaire The log file can be downloaded from the fixture s USB port as described in USB Logging on page 76 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 Pan Encoder Pan Encoder Error Tilt Sensor Tilt Sensor Encoder Error Tilt Encoder Tilt 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 Edge Sensor Edge Sensor Error Zoom Sensor Zoom Sensor Error Color Whl1 Sensor Color Wheel 1 Sensor Error Color Whl2 Sensor Color Wheel 2 Sensor Error Gobo Whl1 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 Whl Sensor Animation Wheel Sensor Error Animation Index Sensor Animation Wheel Indexing Sensor Error Iris Sensor Iris Mechanism Sensor Error Prism Sensor Prism Mechanism Sens
100. mesures ad quates 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 FOREWORD Aviso sobre Seguridad Es muy importante leer TODA la informaci n e instrucciones sobre seguridad que se indica en este manual as como en los documentos adjuntos antes de instalar y operar los productos descritos Se debe prestar atenci n a todos los avisos y advertencias durante la instalaci n y uso de este producto Los s mbolos de seguridad usados en este manual son los siguientes A CUIDADO indica posibles da os al producto A 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 VARI LITE 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 objetos iluminados para las luminarias VARTXKLITE ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCI N CONTINUA CONTRA CHOQUE EL CTRICO 1 Las luminarias
101. nced 16 Bit Channel Mapping Default starting below 16 Bit Channel Mapping on page 40 Enhanced 16 Bit Channel Mapping Default 3 Table 3 provides DMX channel mapping of the DMX512 control values when the VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire is in Enhanced 16 Bit DMX mode as set by the luminaire s menu system Table 3 VL4000 BeamWash Enhanced 16 Bit DMX Channel Mapping DMX Range Range Default x 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 2 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 4 degrees to 0 65535 0 100 0 9 Zoom Low Byte 65535 60 Degrees Toggles optical ability between Wash Beam and Shaft 10 Optic Style 0 255 0 100 0 0 127 Wash Optics 128 191 Beam Optics 192 255 Shaft Optics 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 o
102. nclosure input panel 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 Q A VD buttons These buttons function are shown in Figure 4 1 LCD Menu Proximity Sensor Automatically enables the menu display turn on I NY NY ONS the backlight as you reach for the front panel Arrow Keys Up Down Left Right Menu Navigation Data Selection ON STU NO 16E 331 LCD Display Displays all Data and ud Luminaire Settings OK N OK Enter Button 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 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 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 Step 4
103. ng yourself with this information will help you to get the most out of your product Q WARNING It is important to read ALL accompanying safety and installation instructions to avoid damage to the product and potential injury to yourself or others This manual covers the following models VL4000 BeamWash 20 9704 0002 1200W Short Arc Philips MSR Gold FastFit Notes For complete product description features and specifications refer to Technical Specifications on page 97 Forpower requirements refer to Current vs Voltage on page 14 VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire accepts glass gobos only Use of metal gobos will void the luminaire s warranty 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 1 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH 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
104. nt 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 solid state electronics should never be used for packing A batteries or put in contact with PC boards which contain batteries 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 81 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Troubleshooting 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 BeamWash Luminaire stores error
105. omer 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 Data is being transmitted second USB Upload T Cable Figure 3 7 USB Upload Cable 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 57 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 58 Upload Cable Warning Error Message If you see a warning message as shown in Figure 3 8 on your Warning i computer screen and the USB Upload Cable is properly connected to USB 2 0 compatible port on your computer it may not be detected by your computer No USB DMX Interface found Please install the Driver or plug in the USB DMX Cable Disconnect USB Upload Cable from computer and reconnect Reinstall USB Upload Cable Driver as described in Installing PEGASUS Software Figure 3 8 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 BeamWash 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
106. oor 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 At last 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 i A EH ana 5 E C SE ARE TL SE y L_ AC In Data In Termination U Data Thru Gas VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire Channel Requirements DMX512 Channels Description Menu Display 46 Channels Enhanced 16 Bit Mode default 16E 41 Channels 16 Bit Mode 16 As set by the luminaire s menu system DMX terminator required f
107. or Error Prism Rotate Sensor Prism Rotating Sensor Error Beam Shape Sensor Beam Shape Sensor Error Beam Shape Rotate Sensor Beam Shape Rotate Sensor Error Wash Lens Wash Lens Sensor Error Strobe Sensor Strobe Sensor Error 82 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 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 Symptom Description Possible Cause Remedy Lamp Power Lamp does not strike upon Lamp Off option is configured Reconfigure lamp startup option in Lamp config menu Douse start up 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
108. or 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 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 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 if DMX is not present 02 9704 6002 0 17 March
109. ormal Wide Zoom Range 56 60 Rotate with Mega Stepping Wide Zoom Range 61 255 Reserved Values 36 Prism Index Rotate 16 bit control of Prism rotation and index High Byte 0 65535 0 100 32767 Rotate Fast to Slow DMX 0 32756 Prism Index Rotate Rotate STOP DMX 32757 32780 di Low Byte Rotate Slow to Fast gt gt gt DMX 32781 65535 Used as a control channel for different programmable settings Set dis creet value of desired effect wait gt 3 seconds then set value to 0 Idle 0 2 Idle 38 Programming Control 0 255 0 100 0 3 5 Reserved Values 6 10 Reserved Values 11 15 Dimmer Snap OFF 16 20 Dimmer Snap ON Fixture Default 21 255 Reserved Values 39 Strobe Speed 0 255 0 100 0 Controls strobe rate from slowest DMX 0 to fastest DMX 255 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 43 VARIXLITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL DMX Channel Table 4 VL4000 BeamWash 16 Bit DMX Channel Mapping Parameters Strobe Control 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 Luminaire Control 0 255 0 100 To execute a command the control channel must be set to idle DMX 0 then changed to a particular valu
110. ot Buffet Index Quadcone Red 41 45 Open No 46 50 Gobo 1 51 55 Gobo 2 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 86 90 Gobo 1 91 95 Gobo 2 96 10 Gobo 3 106 110 5 Wavy Triangle Circle of Eights Punch Card Ro Rotate Rotate with Mega Stepping ate with Mega Stepping Vertical Bars Rotate with Mega Stepping 101 105 Gobo 4 Lattice 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 Rotate with Mega Stepping ate with Mega Stepping Gobo Wheel 2 Index Rotate High Byte Gobo Wheel 2 Index Rotate Low Byte 0 65535 0 100 32767 16 bit control of 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 Gobo Wheel 2 Control 0 255 0 100 Used as a control channel for different movement options for Gobo Wheel 2 Channel 23 0 5 Gobo Selection using shortest quickest path 6 10 Gobo Selection using normal longest path 11 20 Reserved Values 21 50 Whee
111. p to explode or reduce lamp life If touched use isopropyl alcohol and cotton cloth to thoroughly clean glass portion of lamp 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 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 Engage tilt lock to secure luminaire head in position 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 17 March 2015 02 9704 60020 TR
112. quickest path 6 10 Index using normal longest path 11 15 Rotate Normal 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 Iris 0 255 0 100 Controls Iris mechanism from 0 open to 255 full Beam Shaping 0 255 0 100 Controls Beam Shaping mechanism with following values 0 5 Open Hybrid Zoom Range 6 10 Index Hybrid Zoom Range 11 15 Rotate Normal Hybrid Zoom Range 16 20 Rotate with Mega Stepping Hybrid Zoom Range 21 25 Open Narrow Zoom Range 26 30 Index Narrow Zoom Range 31 35 Rotate Normal Narrow Zoom Range 36 40 Rotate with Mega Stepping Narrow Zoom Range 41 45 Open Wide Zoom Range 46 50 Index Wide Zoom Range 51 55 Rotate Normal Wide Zoom Range 56 60 Rotate with Mega Stepping Wide Zoom Range 61 255 Reserved Values Beam Shaping Index Rotate High Byte Beam Shaping Index Rotate Low Byte 0 65535 0 100 32767 16 bit control of Beam Shaping rotation and index 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 Prism 0 255 0 100 Controls Prism mechanism with following values 0 5 Open Hybrid Zoom Range 6
113. rch 2015 47 VARI LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH 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 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 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 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 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 49 VARIXLITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 50 Table 6 Timing Channels Map Continued
114. rocessor For use by authorized service technicians only CONTINUED NEXT PAGE Figure 4 3 Menu Tree Part 1 17 March 2015 67 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Continued from previous page Manual ne a Test ALL Test Running ALL TEST Tilt Value 0 65535 r Pan Tilt Running PAN TILT TEST Edge Value 0 65535 Pan Running PAN TEST Zoom Value 0 65535 Tilt Running TILT TEST Optic SIile Value 0 255 Dimmer T Running DIMMER TEST Cyan Value 0 255 L Strobe e Running STROBE TEST Yellow Value 0 255 Color Mixing Running COLOR MIXING TEST Magenta Value 0 255 Cyan Running CYAN TEST CTO Value 0 255 I Yellow Running YELLOW TEST Col Whl 1 Value 0 255 Magenta Running MAGENTA TEST Col Whl 1 Ctrl Value 0 255 CTO Running CTO TEST Col Whl 2 Value 0 255 Color Wheel 1 Running COL WHL 1 TEST L Col Whl 2 Ctrl Value 0 255 Color Wheel 2 Running COL WHL 2 TEST Gobo Whl 1 Value 0 255 Gobo 1 Running GOBO 1 TEST L Gobo 1 Rotate Index Value 0 65535 Gobo 2 Running GOBO 2 TEST Gobo 1 Ctrl Value 0 255
115. s 0 255 0 100 0 Controls Iris mechanism from 0 open to 255 full Controls Beam Shaping mechanism with following values 0 5 Open Hybrid Zoom Range 6 10 Index Hybrid Zoom Range 11 15 Rotate Normal Hybrid Zoom Range 16 20 Rotate with Mega Stepping Hybrid Zoom Range 21 25 Open Narrow Zoom Range 32 Beam Shaping 0 255 0 100 0 26 30 Index Narrow Zoom Range 31 35 Rotate Normal Narrow Zoom Range 36 40 Rotate with Mega Stepping Narrow Zoom Range 41 45 Open Wide Zoom Range 46 50 Index Wide Zoom Range 51 55 Rotate Normal Wide Zoom Range 56 60 Rotate with Mega Stepping Wide Zoom Range 61 255 Reserved Values 33 Beam Shaping Index 16 bit control of Beam Shaping rotation and index Rotate High Byte 0 65535 0 100 32767 Rotate Fast to Slow DMX 0 32756 Beam Shaping Index Rotate STOP DMX 32757 32780 i Rotate Low Byte Rotate Slow to Fast gt gt gt DMX 32781 65535 Controls Prism mechanism with following values 0 5 Open Hybrid Zoom Range 6 10 Index Hybrid Zoom Range 11 15 Rotate Normal Hybrid Zoom Range 16 20 Rotate with Mega Stepping Hybrid Zoom Range 21 25 Open Narrow Zoom Range 35 Prism 0 255 0 100 0 26 30 Index Narrow Zoom Range 31 35 Rotate Normal Narrow Zoom Range 36 40 Rotate with Mega Stepping Narrow Zoom Range 41 45 Open Wide Zoom Range 46 50 Index Wide Zoom Range 51 55 Rotate N
116. ss in Battery Mode 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 17 March 2015 02 9704 6002 0 INSTALLATION TRANSPORTING gt 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 Luminaire head yoke and enclosure sub assemblies shall
117. t 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 I Luminaire Head lle ell Yoke Arm A p y jii 09 H 5 Pk a Figure 5 VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire Step 5 Press OK to accept the calibration or ESC to cancel the calibration 02 9704 6002 0 17 March 2015 75 VARIX amp LITE VL4000 BEAMWASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 76 Gobo Offset Gobo Offset for each Gobo Wheel menu under the Fixture gt Service menu The luminaire software provides the ability to adjust the offset of each gobo wheel was implemented 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 read O zero 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 t
118. ults Are you sure On Change Luminaire ID Fixture Status Fixture OK or displays a list of errors encountered during calibration process or operation I ReCalibrate Fixture Are you sure H ReBoot Fixture Are you sure I Luminaire ID H Software Version MM DD YY HH MM H Fixture Hours XXXXXX Hours H Crossload Software Send DMX 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 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 Optic Style 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 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 XXX 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 XXX Value Ch 28 Animation Indx High XXX Value Ch 29 Animation Indx Low XXX Value Ch 30 Animation Ctrl X

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