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2. 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel Test 1 Test All mechanisms RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Press Menu to at once 2 steps stop tests All SEQ Test all RUN TEST Run Test in Progress mechanisms in order X steps Pan Tilt RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Pan RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Tilt RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Dimmer RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Strobe RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Cyan RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Yellow RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Magenta RUN TEST Run Test in Progress ColrMix RUN TEST Run Test in Progress CTO RUN TEST Run Test in Progress ColorWh1 RUN TEST Run Test in Progress RotGobo RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Index1 RUN TEST Run Test in Progress FixGobo RUN TEST Run Test in Progress RotShut RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Frame 1A RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Frame 1B RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Frame 2A RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Frame 2B RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Frame 3A RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Frame 3B RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Frame 4A RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Frame 4B RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Edge RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Zoom RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Lamp Disables Pan Tilt and RUN TEST Run Test in Progress execu
3. LOCA TE es 4 VARIKLITE 1 VARI LITE 2 VARI LITE 3 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 Xi VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL UV 1 VARI LITE UV HID 2
4. 5 ee 6 P E i Him RF Class 1 Lamp Power Up State 2 31 July 2004 02 9678 00190 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction About This Manual a Re eae 1 Additional
5. GOBO WHEEL 2 Gobo Assembly pue m ERO N Carrier Slide gobo carrier 2 into gobo slot note gobo is keyed Spring Retaining Clip closed Gobo Wheel 2 3 L3 poke pring Retaining Clip j opened Make sure key is positioned correctly Release and rotate and securely in slot spring retaining clip Figure A 3 Replacing Gobos 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 63 VARILITE VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Color Filter Replacement Tools 2 Phillips screwdriver AN WARNING Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance Filters may be HOT after operation Allow to cool before replacing To replace a color filter Step 1 Remove power from luminaire Step 2 Remove top head cover by loosening four 1 4 turn screws as shown in Figure A 4 CAUTION Do nottouch filters with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing Clean with glass cleaner and soft cloth if required Step 3 Rotate color wheel until required filter position is accessible 3 Step 4 Press spring lock back until color filter is free and remove filter Step 5 Install new filter orientation does not matter ensuring that it is securely in position 6 Step 6 Replace head cover Top Head Cover A Do not touch filter with bare fingers CAUTION Wear cotton gloves 1 4 Turn Screw Color Wheel i Head cov
6. Lamp On default b await calibration completion and then strike Cal On or await manual command to strike Lamp Off CAUTION Before applying power be sure the luminaire is hung or positioned so that the head and yoke can move freely without restriction To power up At each luminaire apply power by switching power switch to I ON position Luminaire will automatically step through following procedure If Lamp Power Up State is set to Lamp On lamp will strike ignite b Luminaire will cycle through calibration and stop at home position c If Lamp Power Up State is set to Cal On lamp will strike ignite at end of calibration sequence 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 15 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Addressing Program Starting Address The address setting for DMX console controlled systems is entered using the Menu Display refer to Menu Operation on page 46 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 Program a DMX starting address Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Address appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to enter starting address 4 Step 4 Press Enter to set Program Starting Address Without Calibrating Luminaire It is possible to bypass the calibration sequence
7. The menu system is a programmable set of commands used to configure address operate and test the luminaire The menu system is controlled at the Menu Display available at the enclosure input panel Menu Display AC PWR DOME DOW M MENU ENTER AF 1 mA j Figure 4 1 Menu Display Location Controls Operation The menu system is controlled by four buttons These buttons function as follows Menu button Displays the menu or if at first level the current address Enter button Selects the current menu option or stores current data value FIN Up arrow Scrolls menu options upward or increases current data value Down arrow Scrolls menu options downward or decreases current data value NA Menu function or value dd ress Backlit LCD Display Selects the current menu option or enters current data value Changes a value or N BN A scrolls through menus Displays the menu or if at EE A first level the current address MENU ENTER The arrows will have opposite functions if the luminaire is hung upside down in a hanging orientation due to the automatic orientation feature In other words the arrow pointing downward always func tions as down decrease and the arrow pointing upward always functions as up increase regardless of the luminaire orientation 46 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 MENU SYSTEM MENU OPERATION 4 To enter
8. mpara 2 La posici n de encendido es universal x 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 FOREWORD NE Be 32 OS FICHE RE KK UV 1 VARI LITE RE 2 3
9. 280 246 290 97 247 290 248 290 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 02 9678 0019 0 OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING Table 3 17 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds 249 300 98 250 300 251 310 99 252 310 253 310 254 310 100 255 Follows Cue Data 31 July 2004 3 37 VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Updating Software 38 Reprogramming Luminaires In some cases it may be desirable to upgrade the luminaire s operating software This process requires a PC VLDownload exe bin files and the Luminaire Programming Kit 28 9661 0054 Components Overview Computer Requirements PC running Windows 95 98 Windows NT 4 0 or higher or Windows 2000 Program is not compatible with Macintosh computers Serial communication port RS 232 only USB not supported VL Download Program The VL Download exe program allows you to transfer new versions of the operating software bin files to the luminaires via the PC The VL Download exe and current bin files are available from the Product Downloads page at www vari lite com Instructions for installing the program on your PC are also available on the Product Downloads page Luminaire Programming Kit The luminaire programming kit allows you to connect your PC to the luminaire chain in order to update software Luminaire Programming Kit 28 9661 0054 components 6 Ft
10. 51 10 2 52 10 4 53 10 6 21 54 11 55 11 22 56 12 57 12 58 13 23 59 13 60 14 24 61 14 62 14 63 15 25 64 15 65 16 26 66 16 67 16 68 17 27 69 17 70 18 28 71 18 72 18 73 19 29 74 19 75 20 30 76 20 77 20 78 21 31 79 21 80 21 32 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 02 9678 0019 0 OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING Table 3 17 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds 81 22 32 82 22 83 23 33 84 23 85 23 86 24 34 87 24 88 25 35 89 25 90 25 91 26 36 92 26 93 27 37 94 27 95 27 96 28 38 97 28 98 29 39 99 29 100 29 101 30 40 102 30 103 30 104 31 41 105 31 106 32 42 107 32 108 32 109 33 43 110 33 111 34 44 112 34 113 34 114 35 45 115 35 116 36 46 117 36 116 36 119 37 47 120 37 121 38 46 122 38 31 July 2004 3 33 VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 34 Table 3 17 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds 123 38 124 39 49 125 39 126 39 127 40 50 128 40 129 41 51 130 41 131 41 132 42 52 133 42 134 43 53 135 43 136 43 137 44 54 138 44 139 45 55 140 45 141 45 142 46 56 143 46 144 47 57 145 47 146 47 147 46 58 148 46 149 49 59 150 49 151 49 152 50 60
11. AC power distribution from 200 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Ten amps will be required Depending on the application the luminaire s AC input cable may require a different connector If required install a new connector meeting your requirements using the following wire color code Wire Connection Green Yellow AC Ground Blue AC Neutral Brown AC Line International Harmonized Standard AN WARNING DO NOT connect to three phase Delta service in countries with 240 volt power Note The lamp will not strike below 180 volts RMS For single phase power at 200 240 volts RMS Connection Pin AC Neutral X AC Line Y Ground Earth G For three phase power at 208 volts RMS Connection Pin Phase 1 X Phase 2 Y Ground Earth G 8 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 INSTALLATION POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS 2 Data Cables The VL3500 series luminaire is equipped with two 5 pin XLR connectors for DATA IN and DATA THRU out applications DATA IN requires a 5 pin female XLR connector and DATA THRU requires a 5 pin male XLR connector When purchasing or constructing data cables it is important that not only the correct cable type be used but also quality cable to ensure a reliable DMX512 system Your cabling should meet the following USITT DMX specification requirements e Suitable for use with EIA485 RS485 operation at 250k baud e Characteristic impedance 85 150 ohms n
12. 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 VARIXLITE Scheinwerfer von brennbarem Material oder beleuchteten Objekten WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ELEKTROSCHOCK 1 VARPKLITEG Scheinwerfer eignen sich ausschlie lich f r trockene Standorte Regen oder Feuchtigkeit k nnen die Scheinwerfer besch digen Unterbrechen Sie die Stromzufuhr bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an VARIXLITEO Ger ten beginnen 3 Die Ger te sollten nur von qualifiziertem Personal gewartet werden 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN UBERHOHTE UV STRAHLUNG 1 Viele VARIXLITE 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 eingeschrankt ist WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN KORPERVERLETZUNGEN 1 Bei Betrieb sind die Au enfl chen der Scheinwerfer hei Verwenden Sie bei der Bedienung von aufgeheizter Apparatur die jeweils geeignete
13. LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Step 3 While pulling up on locking mechanism release fit keyed holes onto raised mounting buttons at bottom of enclosure Slide forward and release locking mechanism to lock in place Ensure brackets are locked securely Always face brackets in same direction as shown Dn WARNING Ensure that the bracket locking mechanism is fully seated after the bracket is installed on the luminaire Truss Hook Bracket Locking Mechanism i LOTS Hole Face brackets same direction for all configurations Press up when installing or releasing Raised Mounting Button Once fitted over buttons slide forward to lock in place Locked ON ww Figure 2 3 Installing Brackets on Luminaire Enclosure 12 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 2 Installing in Truss Step 1 Using two people lift luminaire into mounting position Step 2 Secure in place with truss hook Ensure truss hook hardware that locks hook in place e g wing bolt is properly tightened and that luminaire is fully supported Step 3 Attach safety cable as required as follows a Connect one end of cable to luminaire handle b Loop at least once around truss pipe and attach other end of cable to other handle Step 4 Connect power and data cables according to procedure given in Connecting Data and Power on page 14 Safety Cable Recommended f
14. Sicherheitsausr stung Handschuhe Augenschutz etc 2 BeiBetrieb der Scheinwerfer ist die Lampe 610 Unterbrechen Sie die Stromzufuhr und lassen Sie die Lampe abk hlen wenn Sie diese austauschen 3 Bogenlampen senden ultraviolette Strahlen aus die Hautverbrennungen und Augenentz ndungen verursachen k nnen Der Betrieb von Bogenlampen erfolgt unter Hochdruck und bei hohen Temperaturen Sollte die Lampe zerbrechen besteht die Gefahr von K rperverletzung bzw von Feuer das von Lampenteilen ausgel st werden kann Tragen Sie beim Austausch der Lampen einen Augenschutz 5 Die geeignete Sicherheitsausr stung Handschuhe Augenschutz sollte beim Umgang mit besch digten Lampen verwendet werden 6 Wenn die Lampe mit blo en H nden ber hrt wird reinigen Sie sie mit denaturiertem Alkohol und einem flusenfreien Tuch bevor Sie die Scheinwerfer installieren oder in Betrieb nehmen 7 Wenn die Lampe besch digt oder durch Hitzeeinwirkung deformiert ist mu diese ausgetauscht werden WARNUNG HF INTERFERENZ 1 Es handelt sich um ein Produkt der Klasse A In einer Wohnumgebung kann das Produkt Hochfre quenzst rungen verursachen In diesem Fall m ssen eventuell geeignete Ma nahmen getroffen werden BESONDERHEITEN VON BOGENLAMPEN 1 Bogenlampen ben tigen eine gewisse Zeitdauer um nach einem Stromausfall oder einem Spannungsgefalle wieder aufzuleuchten In einigen Fallen wird die Lampe nach Abk hlung automatisch wieder aufleu
15. Tome nota de los requerimientos de distancia de materiales combustibles u objetos iluminados para las luminarias VARIKLITE ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCI N CONTINUA CONTRA CHOQUE EL CTRICO 1 Las luminarias VARI LITE est n dise adas solamente para lugares secos La exposici n a la lluvia o humedad pueden da ar la luminaria 2 Desconecte la energ a antes de dar servicio a cualquier equipo de VARI LITE 3 El servicio debe ser realizado solamente por personal calificado 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 ix VARILITE VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCION CONTINUA CONTRA LA EXPOSICION EXCESIVA DE RADIACION ULTRA VIOLETA 1 Muchas luminarias VARI LITE usan un tipo de l mpara que produce radiaci n UV NO mire directamente a la lampara 2 Es peligroso operar luminarias sin lentes o protectores Debe cambiar los protectores lentes o pantallas ultravioletas si se aprecia que han sido dafiadas y que su efectividad 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
16. a snap A zero value will give the fastest move however without any smoothing this can appear steppy in console timed moves Note Some parameters have been excluded from the timing channels Wheel spin and gobo rotation rate changes are not affected by timing channels Table 3 16 VL3500 Spot Luminaires Channel Function Timing Channel Relationship n Timing Channel Channel Function Focus Time Color Time Beam Time Gobo Time Pan Hi Byte Lo Byte Tilt Hi Byte Lo Byte Blue Amber Magenta CTO Color Wheel Zoom Edge Shutters Gobo Wheels 1 and 2 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 29 VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 30 A timing value of zero is full speed A time value of 100 or 255 in DMX enables the associated parameter s to follow cue fade time console time rather than the timing channel Note The particular storing syntax for your console as well as instructions on how to write part cues can be found in the operation manual for that console To use these channels you must Step Step Step Step Step 1 Create the cue including color gobo edge and diffusion as required 2 Decide which fixtures and which parameter groups will use timing channels 3 Assign a value to the particular timing channel s you wish to use for timing information see chart on next page 4 Set console
17. and go directly to the Menu Display programming in order to pre program an address setting Program starting address without calibrating luminaire While powering up luminaire press and hold Menu Program address as in Program Starting Address above Press and hold Menu until display changes from Starting to the DMX address Note The luminaire will require a reset to restore control 16 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 CHAPTER 3 Operation This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the internal software e DMX Operation DMX Mapping Luminaire Timing Updating Software 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 17 VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL DMX Operation Channel Mapping These tables assume a DMX start address of 1 When a different starting address is used this address becomes channel function and other functions follow in sequence There is only one DMX mode for this luminaire which is Enhanced 16 bit Mode Table 3 1 VL3500 Spot Luminaires Enhanced 16 Bit Mode DMX Channel Parameter Range 1 Intensity 0 255 2 Hi Byte Pan 0 65535 3 Lo Byte Pan 4 Hi Byte Tilt 0 65535 5 Lo Byte Tilt 6 Edge 0 255 7 Zoom 0 small 255 big 8 CTO Mixer 0 open 255 full saturation 9 Cyan Mixer 0 open 255 full saturation 1
18. in the product shipping package for more information For more information regarding DMX512 systems refer to the following document available from United States Institute for Theatre Technology Inc USITT Digital Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers amp Controllers plus AMX 192 Analog Multiplex Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers amp Controllers A copy of Recommended Practice for DMXS12 is included USITT Inc 6443 Ridings Road Syracuse NY 13206 1111 USA Tel 800 938 7488 Fax 866 398 7488 www usitt org 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 1 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Text Conventions The following styles and meanings are used throughout this manual Style Meaning Button Front panel button Example Press Menu Up Down arrows Press either Up or Down arrow button at Menu Display MENU LCD Menu Display read out Example Press Up Down arrows until LAMP appears Customer Service Our Goal At Vari Lite we are committed to providing you the highest quality in customer service Our comprehensive resources are available to help your business succeed and ensure you get the full benefit of being a Vari Lite customer Whether your needs are telephone troubleshooting assistance product training or technical service our full time staff of experienced professionals is on hand to provide support How to Reach Us For assistance in your area call
19. reduces the reaction time to pan and tilt movement commands in the luminaire Pan Tilt Normal Mode processes luminaire pan and tilt commands at normal rate Note When utilizing the control channel functionality for the Pan Tilt Fast and Pan Tilt Normal Mode functions the mode setting will change immediately following the input of DMX 40 45 Pan Tilt Fast Mode and DMX 50 55 Pan Tilt Normal Mode No other values or actions within the control channel will change the Mode setting The action of the Mode is based on the last command executed Mode will not change until another DMX value of 40 45 or 50 55 is entered into the control channel Resetting the luminaire or cycling the power will not affect the Mode setting The control channel value will remain visible in all the cues unless another value is inputted We recommend that the control channel number not be changed to 0 so that the current Mode setting can be viewed in the cue data without having to know the last value entered This will prevent inconsistencies when changing or substituting other luminaires that may have a different Mode setting Table 3 2 Control Channel Functions Control Channel Value Control Channel DMX Value Function Value For 3 Secs After or Greater 3 Secs Pan Tilt Fast 16 18 40 45 N A Pan Tilt Normal 20 22 50 55 N A Luminaire Reset 32 33 81 87 Lamp Off 65 67 165 171 0 Lamp On 98 100 249 255 0 Partial Recalibratio
20. the menu system first press Menu The functions displayed will be 151 level functions Scroll through the 1st level functions by pressing Up Down arrows Once the desired function appears in the display press Enter You are now at the 2nd level Once again press the Up Down arrows to scroll through 2nd level functions Press Enter to access 3rd level functions and so forth When the highest level for the function is reached Up Down arrows can be pressed to enter a value or select a toggle activation such as On Off Press Enter to store the value or select an action For example 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level Tet gt Al 1 RUN TEST Default State The menu display s default state during normal operation is to display the DMX address After 10 seconds of inactivity at the display it will change to the default state After longer periods of inactivity the menu display will switch to its off state The default state for this feature is 5 minutes however different time lengths can also be programmed To program a different time length for menu off feature Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Config Configuration appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to access Display Press Enter Step 4 Press Up Down arrows to select either 30 Sec 30 seconds 5 Min 5 minutes 10 Min 10 minutes or ON on indefinitely Press Enter to set Shortcuts
21. timing or cue fade time for parameters and timing channels to zero seconds 5 Store cue Note Avoid changing timing channel values in a fading cue This can cause unexpected behavior in the luminaire as the timing channel value is updated over time Timing channel values and the final destination of the parameters affected by the timing channel should always be sent in a zero count 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 Timing channels can be set in either or 0 255 DMX modes with the following values assigned Table 3 17 Timing Channels Map Value DMX Seconds 0 Full Speed 1 0 2 2 0 4 1 3 0 6 4 0 8 2 5 1 6 1 2 7 1 4 3 8 1 6 9 1 8 4 10 2 11 2 2 12 2 4 5 13 2 6 14 2 8 6 15 3 16 3 2 17 3 4 7 18 3 6 19 3 8 8 20 4 21 4 2 22 4 4 9 23 46 24 48 10 25 5 26 5 2 27 5 4 11 28 5 6 29 5 8 30 6 12 31 6 2 32 6 4 13 33 6 6 34 68 35 7 0 14 36 7 2 37 7 4 15 38 7 6 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 31 VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 3 17 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds 39 7 8 40 8 16 41 6 2 42 6 4 17 43 6 6 44 6 8 45 9 16 46 9 2 47 9 4 19 46 9 6 49 9 8 50 10 20
22. 0 Yellow Mixer 0 open 255 full saturation 11 Magenta Mixer 0 open 255 full saturation 12 Color Wheel 0 216 217 255 spins 13 Rotating Gobo Wheel Gobo 1 0 108 index 109 216 rotating 217 255 spins 14 Hi Byte Gobo 1 Index Rot 0 65535 15 Lo Byte Gobo 1 Index Rot 16 Fixed Gobo Wheel Gobo 2 0 216 index 217 255 spins 17 Strobe 0 open 255 max 18 Shutter 1a 0 open 255 closed 19 Shutter 1b 1 open 255 closed 20 Shutter 2a 2 open 255 closed 21 Shutter 2b 3 open 255 closed 22 Shutter 3a 4 open 255 closed 23 Shutter 3b 5 open 255 closed 24 Shutter 4a 6 open 255 closed 25 Shutter 4b 7 open 255 closed 26 Rotation 0 255 128 center 27 Focus Time 0 255 28 Color Time 0 255 29 Beam Time 0 255 30 Gobo Time 0 255 31 Control Channel see next page 0 255 18 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 Control Channel Functions Control channel functions allow special actions such as reset lamp on off and partial recalibration These must be executed with zero time transition or with timing disabled Discrete values must be used not manual controls such as faders or encoders see chart below for values Reset resets all luminaire mechanisms Lamp On or Lamp Off switches lamp on or off Partial Recalibration resets only the target mechanism color gobo zoom etc without affecting others Pan Tilt Fast Mode
23. 153 50 154 50 155 51 61 156 51 157 52 62 158 52 159 52 160 53 63 161 53 162 54 64 163 54 164 54 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 02 9678 0019 0 OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING Table 3 17 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds 165 55 65 166 55 167 56 66 168 56 169 56 170 57 67 171 57 172 58 68 173 58 174 58 175 59 69 176 59 177 59 178 60 70 179 60 180 65 71 181 65 182 65 183 70 72 184 70 185 75 73 186 75 187 75 188 80 74 189 80 190 85 75 191 85 192 85 193 90 76 194 90 195 95 77 196 95 197 95 198 100 78 199 100 200 110 79 201 110 202 110 203 120 80 204 120 205 120 81 206 130 31 July 2004 3 35 VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 36 Table 3 17 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds 207 130 208 140 82 209 140 210 140 211 150 83 212 150 213 160 84 214 160 215 160 216 170 85 217 170 218 180 86 219 180 220 180 221 190 87 222 190 223 200 88 224 200 225 200 226 210 89 227 210 228 210 229 220 90 230 220 231 230 91 232 230 233 230 234 240 92 235 240 236 250 93 237 250 238 250 239 260 94 240 260 241 270 95 242 270 243 270 244 280 96 245
24. 2 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 DMX Termination Connector A DMX termination connector is required at the last luminaire or far end of the line to prevent signal reflections Signal reflections may Characteristic Impedance cancel out the signal at certain line lengths resulting in errors The 1 terminator is also necessary for software downloads and running tests on multiple luminaires To construct your own connector you will need the following components 5 male XLR connector e Two 1 4W 5 120 ohm resistors 2 3 5 4 Solder resistors across pins 2 8 3 and 4 amp 5 Note A DMX termination connector assembly is available as an accessory from Vari Lite See Replacement Items Accessories on page 5 31 July 2004 02 9678 00190 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 2 Installation Procedures Hanging
25. 2 234 236 Stop 93 100 237 255 Slow to Fast CW 31 July 2004 3 23 VARILITE VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 24 Beam Control Strobe A dual blade strobe and dousing system provide variable strobe effects capable of slow medium fast random and plus a synchronized variable rate up to 14 Hz operation The strobe blades can be used to augment fades or rapid dousing blocking of the beam of the luminaire Table 3 7 DMX Map for Strobe Value DMX Value Action 0 0 2 Open 1 3 5 Closed 2 6 7 Slow Random 3 8 10 Med Random 4 11 12 Fast Random 5 100 13 255 Speed Range 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 OPERATION DMX MAPPING 3 Gobo Effects Control Gobo Wheel 1 Rotating and 2 Fixed Gobo Wheel 1 has six positions one being open The gobo wheel assembly can spin and individual gobos can rotate Gobo Wheel 2 is fixed with seven positions with one being open Fixed means only the gobo wheel will spin The following illustration shows the two wheels standard gobo configurations Gobo Wheel 1 Gobo Wheel 2 Figure 3 2 Gobo Wheels 1 and 2 Table 3 8 Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Standard Configuration Chart 02 9678 0019 0 Position Gobo Style Part Number 1 open n a 2 Alpha Rays 41 6030 7029 3 Night Sky 41 6030 5011 4 Tribal Break up 41 6030 5523 5 Color Gobo 41 6030 9999 6 Glacier Gag 41 6030 8503 Table 3 9 Fix
26. 4 0 192 882 Germany Patents No 694 25 943 8 693 14 122 0 692 08 615 3 692 07 692 1 691 31 478 0 691 21 029 2 690 33 385 4 37 89 166 9 37 68 727 1 37 51 804 6 37 50 201 8 35 87 270 5 Germany Design Patents No M 98 01 745 4 M 96 04 515 9 M 96 04 514 0 M 94 07 689 8 M 94 02 951 2 M 499 03 583 6 M 498 11 203 9 G 93 12 884 3 Spain Patents No 2 090 191 2 084 289 2 020 960 0 548 328 Spain Utility Model Patent No 2 031 748 Spain Design Patents No 0 137 502 0 137 501 0 133 573 Greece Patent No 910 400 544 Japan Patents No 2 843 696 2 059 669 2 055 324 2 002 168 1 966 525 1 889 481 1 792 721 1 770 241 Japan Design Patents No 985 985 1 985 985 947 552 945 436 1 945 436 1 106 089 1 077 598 1 072 598 1 060 414 1 002 123 Korea Patents No 76 310 42 639 283 770 181 180 Korea Design Patents No 209 896 209 895 Mexico Patent No 180 148 Taiwan Patents No 78 726 66 975 65 380 28 275 United Kingdom Design Registrations No 2082526 2072562 2056387 2056386 2042174 2038212 2033108 2029499 All other brand or product names which may be mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations Vari Lite A Division of Genlyte Thomas Group LLC 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 USA This manual is for informational use only and is subject to change without notice Genlyte Thomas assumes no responsibility or liability for any clai
27. 9 Routine Maintenance LarmD Replacerment an 60 NITE 61 Gobo Replacement Gobo Wheels 1 and 2 62 Color Filter Replacement eerte eee rr rfe er eria id 64 Cleaning Front Lens 5 5 ente ana III ie 65 Appendix F Technical Specifications VLE3500 Spot Luminaire i oet ee er 67 VEIODERMA BOT A sen dos 69 xiv 31 July 2004 02 9678 00190 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS MANUAL Introduction About This Manual This manual provides necessary information regarding safety installation operation and routine maintenance for the VARI LITE VL3500 Luminaires Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you to get the most out of your luminaire WARNING It is important to read ALL accompanying safety and installation instructions to avoid damage to the product and potential injury to yourself or others This manual covers the following models Model Part Number Source VL3500 Spot Luminaire 20 9678 0019 Arc VL3500Q Spot Luminaire 20 9678 0020 Arc Additional Documentation A service manual for extended maintenance of the VL3500 series luminaires is available in both printed and electronic PDF formats e 3500 Series Luminaire Service Manual 02 9678 0018 Testing Troubleshooting Component Replacement and Illustrated Parts Breakdown Note Performing maintenance procedures may void the product warranty Refer to the Vari Lite Limited Warranty card included
28. A few button combinations are provided as shortcuts for frequently used menu functions These shortcuts are as follows Pressing Enter and Up at the same time Lamp On Pressing Enter and Down at the same time Lamp Off Pressing Menu and Up at the same time Recalibrate Pressing Menu at Power up interrupts calibration See Program Starting Address Without Calibrating Luminaire on page 16 for more information 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 47 VARILITE VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Menu Functions 48 Menu System Overview The following is a graphic representation of the entire menu system Address value man Data Chan XXX data Pan Tilt Swap OFF Config Lamp Power off pes Inv Pan OFF r Power Up Lamp OFF ON Cal ON Inv Tilt OFF L Lamp ON ON LampHour of hours ResetLmp OK Test All 1 RUN TEST Pan Tilt Movement Enable default All SEQ RUN TEST Disable Pan Tilt RUN TEST Speed Normal default Pan RUN TEST Fast I Tilt RUN TEST Head Mtr Movement Enable Dimmer RUN TEST L Display 30 Seo Disable Strobe R
29. CB Daughter PCB Assy 24 9678 1732 VARBLITE Express yourself Vari Lite 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 1 877 VARI LITE www Vari lite com 2004 Genlyte Thomas Group LLC All rights reserved
30. Documentation Li 1 Text Conventions rss er RTL 2 Customer Service eee es Ribena eal Re A a dated 2 Chapter 1 Description Features Standard 3 eir e D EDI 4 Specifie F eatUres oe terret dire th re t ed nee P ed ie E E 4 Components Included It amp ms eee ee d Erde nimm in edes 5 Replacement Items Accessories ss 5 Luminaire Overview AAA 6 Chapter 2 Installation Power and Data Cabling Requirements ORG 8 Data Cables SE EE EE IRI ER 9 Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers 10 DMX Termination Connector Ne 10 Installation Procedures Hanging the Lina re FR UEM TRES EE HEROS mn 11 Floor Mounting the Luminaire ss 14 Connecting Data and PoWeT sise 14 Powering Up Power Up and Configuration Procedure ss 15 Addressing Program St rting Address nee eter br ere Pe Poe eee cer inhalt 16 Program Starting Address Without Calibrating Luminaire 16 Chapter 3 Operation DMX Operation Channel Mapping 18 Control Channel 19 DMX Mapping Dimmer Wheel treads eee een eue edet nds 21 Color Control a EE 21 Color MIXIMNG i diete er tete an ER 21 Fixed C
31. FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION 1 Many VARI LITE luminaires use a lamp that produces UV radiation DO NOT look directly at lamp 2 Itis hazardous to operate luminaires without lens or shield Shields lenses or ultraviolet screens shall be changed if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired For example by cracks or deep scratches WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST INJURY TO PERSONS 1 Exterior surfaces of the luminaire will be hot during operation Use appropriate safety equipment gloves eye protection etc when handling and adjusting hot equipment and components 2 Luminaires will have a hot lamp when operating Disconnect power and allow lamp to cool before replacing 3 Arc lamps emit ultraviolet radiation which can cause serious skin burn and eye inflammation Additionally arc lamps operate under high pressure at very high temperatures Should the lamp break there can exist a danger of personal injury and or fire from broken lamp particles being discharged Wear eye protection when relamping 5 Appropriate safety equipment gloves eye protection should be used when handling damaged lamps 6 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
32. Frame 3A Frame 4B Frame 1A Frame 4B Frame 1A Figure 3 3 Shutter Mechanism Table 3 15 Shutter Mechanism DMX Map Chart Item Value DMX Value Action Frame 1A 0 0 Open to Frame 4B 100 255 Closed Shut Rot 0 0 CCW Shutter 50 128 Center Rotation 100 255 Cw 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 Luminaire Timing Timing Channel Information Timing channel control improves the timed moves of certain groups of parameters We provide up to four timing channels one for focus Pan and Tilt one for color parameters one for beam parameters and one for gobo wheel position spot version only Types of timing control Timing Control Channel the luminaire uses its timing channel value to calculate a smooth continuous movement for a given time and transition e Console Timing the console calculates the time duration between the DMX increments to be sent for a given time and transition Guidelines Timing channels support time values of up to six minutes 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 timing channel data should change as
33. IL Frame 2B value CTO SENS TST PASS FAIL Frame value ColorWhl SENS TST PASS FAIL Frame value RotGobo SENS TST PASS FAIL Frame 4A value FixGobo SENS TST PASS FAIL Frame 48 value Index1 SENS TST PASS FAIL Edge value Edge SENS TST PASS FAIL Zoom value L Zoom SENS TST PASS FAIL 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 MENU SYSTEM MENU FUNCTIONS Menu System Function Chart The following is a detailed look at the internal menu system Table 4 1 VL3500 Menu System Chart 4 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel Address XXX Address value Config LAMP Lamp Options Power Lamp Power ON default Configuration OFF Power UP Lamp Power up State Lamp OFF Lamp Off Cal ON Lamp On After Calibration Lamp ON Lamp On default LampHour Lamp Hours Used XXXX Cumulative of Operation Hours Not editable ResetLmp Reset Lamp OK Pan Tilt Pan and Tilt Movement Position Recovery Enable Enable Disable Disable Speed Normal default Fast Head Mtr Head Motor Movement Head Movement Enable Enable Disable Disable Display Display Illumination 30 Sec OFF in 30 seconds 5 Min OFF in 5 minutes 10 Min OFF in 10 minutes ON ON indefinitely ResetDef Reset Default OK Chg LumID Change XXXX V
34. ITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Compliance Notice FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with Vari Lite system service and safety guidelines may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense Declaration of Conformity We declare under our sole responsibility that this product complies with the relevant clauses of the following standards and harmonized documents Safety EN 60598 1 1997 Luminaire Safety Standard General Requirements EN 60598 2 17 1989 Specification for Luminaires for Stage and Studio Lighting EMC EN 55022A 1994 Radiated and Conducted Emissions EN 50082 1 1997 Generic Immunity Standard We certify that the product conforms to the protection requirements of council directives 73 23 EEC LVD and 89 336 EEC EMC 31 July 2004 02 9678 00190 FOREWORD Safety Notice It is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided
35. RF INTERFERENCE 1 This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures ARC LAMP CHARACTERISTIC CONSIDERATIONS 1 Arc lamps require a period of time to relight after a power interruption or a severe voltage dip In some cases lamp will automatically relight after it has cooled depending on Lamp Power Up State configuration setting 2 Burning position is Universal iv 31 July 2004 02 9678 00190 FOREWORD Sicherheitshinweise Es ist u erst wichtig ALLE Sicherheitsinformationen und hinweise in diesem Handbuch und dem beiliegenden Informationsmaterial zu lesen bevor Sie die hierin beschriebenen Produkte installieren bzw bedienen Halten Sie bei der Installation und dem Einsatz dieses Produkts alle Warnhinweise und Vorsichtsma nahmen ein Folgende Sicherheitssymbole werden in diesem Handbuch verwendet AN 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 VARI LITE Scheinwerfer sind ausschlie lich f r den Einsatz mit bestimmten Lampentyps Achten Sie auf den Lampentyp Osram HMI 1200 W S metal halide lamp bevor Sie die jeweiligen Lampen ersetzen Die
36. Serial Straight Thru DB9M F Cable 46 6033 0006 RS 232 to RS 485 Interface Converter 46 6036 0001 e 6 Ft RJ45 to 5 Pin Female XLR Cable 25 9661 0055 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 OPERATION UPDATING SOFTWARE 3 Reprogramming Procedure Note Up to 32 luminaires can be programmed at the same time if they are data linked together Refer to Connecting Data and Power on page 14 Programming more than 32 luminaires will require programming in batches of 32 or less To update luminaire software Step 1 From Product Downloads page at www vari lite com download and install the VLDownload exe program and required bin files onto your PC following instructions at the website Step 2 Assemble Luminaire Programming Kit components by connecting Serial Straight Thru Cable and RJ45 to XLR cable to Interface Converter Luminaire Serial Straight Thru Cable RJ45 to XLR Cable PC Interface Converter Figure 3 4 Hardware Setup Step 3 Connect Serial Straight Thru cable to serial Comm Port of PC and connect RJ45 to XLR cable to DMX In connector of luminaire Step 4 Apply power to PC and luminaire s Step 5 Run VLDownload exe program by selecting from Start menu Programs list or by selecting from C ProgramFiles Vari Lite VLDownload Program directory Luminaire Software Download window will open Step 6 At Select Comm Port section of window refer to Figure 3 5 on next
37. Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until Fixture appears Step 2 3 Step 4 Press Up Down arrows until Download appears Press Enter 5 OK will be displayed Press Enter to accept 6 Step 6 Download will proceed Download will take 4 5 seconds The number of blocks displayed will be less in a luminaire to luminaire download than in a PC to luminaire download for the same software version Step 7 Once download is complete luminaire will automatically recalibrate Once recalibration is complete reset recalibrate again luminaire 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 41 VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 42 Verify software version at luminaire Step 1 At Menu Display press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Fixture appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until Version appears Press Enter The first half of the version will be displayed as a date MM DD Y Y For example 03 18 03 March 18 2003 Press Up Down arrows to display second half of version This will be displayed as a time HH MM For example 16 00 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 CHAPTER 4 Menu System This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature Menu Operation Menu Functions Self Tests 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 45 VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Menu Operation What Is the Menu System
38. Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until Pan Tilt appears Press Enter Step 4 5 Step 5 Use Up Down arrows to select Enable or Disable Press Enter to select 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 55 VARILITE VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 56 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 APPENDIX A Troubleshooting and Maintenance This appendix provides instructions for troubleshooting and routine maintenance which may be necessary during the life of the luminaire Troubleshooting e Routine Maintenance WARNING All maintenance procedures are to be performed with power removed from the luminaire Never remove covers or backcap while lamp is in operation 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 57 VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Troubleshooting 58 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 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 To access error messages Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Fixture appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to access Status Press Enter Display will now scroll through any error messages or display OK if no errors Table A 1 Error Messages Display OK Message No Errors F
39. UN TEST 5 Min Cyan RUN TEST ace Yellow RUN TEST Magenta RUN TEST ResetDef ColrMix RUN TEST Chg LumID value RUN TEST ColorWhl RUN TEST Fixture Status scrolls errors or displays OK L RotGobo RUN TEST Re Cal OK Index1 RUN TEST Lum Id XXXXXXXX FixGobo RUN TEST Version MM DD YY XX XX RotShut RUN TEST Fixt Hrs hours of use Frame 1A RUN TEST Download OK Frame 1B RUN TEST Frame 2A RUN TEST Manual Pan value EE __ EUN er Tilt value L Frame3B RUN TEST Dimmer value Frame 4 RUN TEST Strobe value Frame 4B RUN TEST Cyan value All Shtr RUN TEST Yellow value Edge RUN TEST Magenta value Zoom RUN TEST ColWheel value Lamp RUN TEST CTO value Encoder Pan value Rot Gobo value L Tilt value 00651 Sensor Pan SENS TST PASS FAIL FixG5boc al Tilt SENS TST PASS FAIL Rotshut gt Ya Dimmer SENS TST PASS FAIL Frame TA valie Cyan SENS TST PASS FAIL ade alga Yellow SENS TST PASS FAIL er Value Magenta SENS TST PASS FA
40. VL3500 Series Luminaires USER S MANUAL VARIXLITE is a trademark owned by Genlyte Thomas Group LLC and is registered in the United States and other countries VL1000 VL2000 VL2201 VL2202 VL2400 and the individual product designations VL3000 VL3500 Series 1000 Series 2000 Series 3000 DICHROXTUNE VARI XIMAGE and the Vari Lite Asterisk are also trademarks owned by Genlyte Thomas Group LLC VARI LITE products are protected by one or more of the following patents and other pending patent applications worldwide U S Patents No 6 123 436 6 113 252 6 046 861 6 031 749 6 011 640 5 969 868 5 959 768 5 934 794 5 882 107 5 829 868 5 825 548 5 798 619 5 774 273 5 769 527 5 758 956 5 728 994 5 640 061 5 590 954 5 454 477 5 432 691 5 367 444 5 329 431 5 307 295 5 282 121 5 278 742 5 209 560 5 186 536 5 073 847 5 010 459 4 980 806 4 972 306 4 800 474 4 779 176 4 701 833 4 602 321 U S Design Patents No 439 356 420 332 417 300 415 301 413 995 377 338 366 712 359 574 350 408 347 113 Australia Patents No 693 691 683 695 667 109 649 264 646 588 586 095 576 400 Australia Design Patents No 128 796 128 795 Canada Patents No 2 070 670 2 050 375 1 270 675 1 259 058 Canada Design Patents No 81 234 81 233 76 046 European UK Patents No 0 652 400 0 586 049 0 565 218 0 547 732 0 534 710 0 495 305 0 474 202 0 379 970 0 253 082 0 253 081 0 248 97
41. alue for future use Luminaire ID DMX DATA Chan XXX DMX Channel XXXX Value DMX Data Pan Tilt Pan and Tilt Swap Swap Pan amp Tilt ON Options OFF Inv Pan nvert Pan ON OFF Inv Tilt nvert Tilt ON OFF Fixture Status Status Error Display Scrolls error messages or displays OK Re Cal Recalibrate OK Lum Id Luminaire ID XXXXXXXX Luminaire ID Number Version Version MM DD YY Page 1 HH MM Page 2 Fixt Hrs Fixture Hours XXXX Hours of Use Download Download OK Software 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 49 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 50 Table 4 1 VL3500 Menu System Chart 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel Manual Pan XXXX Value Manual Tilt XXXX Value commands Dimmer XXX Value Strobe XXX Value Cyan XXX Value Yellow XXX Value Magenta XXX Value ColWheel Color Wheel XXX Value CTO Color Temperature XXX Value Orange RotGobo XXXX Value Index1 XXX Value FixGobo XXX Value RotShut XXX Value Frame 1A XXX Value Frame 1B XXX Value Frame 2A XXX Value Frame 2B XXX Value Frame 3A XXX Value Frame 3B XXX Value Frame 4A XXX Value Frame 4B XXX Value Edge XXX Value Zoom XXX Value For 16 bit parameters the data displayed will be scaled to a range of 0 4095 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 Table 4 1 VL3500 Menu System Chart MENU SYSTEM MENU FUNCTIONS 4
42. ase to allow truss hook installation Input Panel Provides DMX In and Thru and AC Power connections see detail below Backcap Assembly Provides access to lamp for replacement and provides controls for eam adjustment Yoke Assembly Head Assembly Houses Master Control Houses color gobo strobe zoom lens and or beam spreader mechanisms Board MCB dependant on luminaire model Input Panel Components Beam Adjustment Controls Menu Display Used to input manual Product Label ID commands program test set defaults and access Main Power internal status information Switch a N 3 ISS Se am 7 0000 55 Po AC Input Cable Data Data Thru Y 7 Figure 1 2 VL3500 External Components and Controls 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 CHAPTER 2 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 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 7 VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Power and Data Cabling Requirements Power The luminaire requires standard
43. chten je nach der Systemkonfigurationseinstellung des Lampenein schaltungsstatus 2 Die Brennposition ist Universal vi 31 July 2004 02 9678 00190 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 IN ATTENTION Ce symbole annonce que l appareil risque d amp tre endommage 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 PROT GER CONTRE LES INCENDIES 1 Les luminaires VARI LITE ont t con us pour tre utilis s uniquement avec certaines type de lampes V rifier le type de lampe Osram HMI 1200 W S metal halide lamp 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 directive
44. ction Encoder Encoder Accesses pan tilt encoders for diagnostic testing FAIL Test Fail Indicates that a test has failed FixGobo Gobo Wheel 1 Specifies gobo wheel 1 rotating gobo wheel for manual control Manual and test ing Test Fixt Hrs Fixture Hours Displays total number of hours luminaire has been powered on Fixture Fixture Accesses luminaire information such as serial number software version and total operation hours Also accesses recalibration and download options Frame XX Frame Side Specifies individual shutter frames Frame 1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A or 4B in shutter mechanism for manual control Manual and testing Test Head Mtr Head Motor Configures head movement options 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 MENU SYSTEM MENU FUNCTIONS 4 Table 4 2 Menu Function Definitions Continued Display Definition Purpose Index1 Gobo Index Specifies rotating the gobo index for manual control Manual and testing Test EOT sensor etc Inv Pan Invert Pan Reverses pan action for special focus requirements Inv Tilt Invert Tilt Reverses tilt action for special focus requirements Lamp Lamp Accesses lamp power up options reset and information Config or presets the Zoom and Edge to a specific setting for Lamp adjustment Test Lamp OFF Lamp is Off Configures arc luminaire so that lamp will not strike upon p
45. ction 0 5 0 13 1 Open 6 17 14 43 2 Gobo 1 18 29 44 75 3 Gobo 2 30 42 76 108 4 Gobo 3 43 55 109 140 5 Gobo 4 56 67 141 172 6 Gobo 5 68 79 173 202 7 Gobo 6 Table 3 13 DMX Map for Wheel 2 Spin DMX Value Wheel Spin Direction 85 91 217 233 Fast to Slow CCW 92 234 236 Stop 93 100 237 255 Slow to Fast CW 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 OPERATION DMX MAPPING 3 The Gobo Index function utilizes 16 bit control which offers enhanced resolution whether in INDEX or ROTATE mode 02 9678 0019 0 Table 3 14 Index Rotation Range Function Range Index 0 65535 Rotate 0 cw max 32599 cw min 33048 65535 ccw max 32600 33047 stop 31 July 2004 27 VARILITE VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 28 Shutter Control Shutter Mechanism The shutter mechanism is comprised of four frame blades that move independently or in unison on two planes for a crisp sharp image refer to Figure 3 3 below The entire assembly operates in a smooth time continuous motion using stepper motors two per frame blade and one to rotate the entire shutter mechanism The shutter mechanism can rotate 50 in either direction and the frame blades can tilt 30 Frame 3B Note Shutter mechanism shown outside of its assembly for clarity Frame 4A Frame Blade 4 Frame Blade 1 _ Motor Side 1 Cable Assembly n
46. ed Gobo Wheel 2 Standard Configuration Chart Position Gobo Style Part Number 1 open n a 2 Palm Leaves 41 6030 5503 3 Shock Break up 41 6030 7018 4 Triangle Break up 41 6030 7014 5 Ice Blocks 41 6030 8509 6 Pebbles 41 6030 7002 7 Circle of Ovals 41 6030 6011 31 July 2004 25 VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 26 Index Rotation The rotating gobo wheel operates in two modes INDEX Mode and ROTATE Mode The corresponding values are given in the DMX Map Tables below Gobos will also behave as follows Gobo wheels will only stop at whole images It is not necessary for the wheel to complete a full revolution to change a gobo from indexing mode to rotating mode e Timed moves are only available using the Gobo Time channel 30 Spins are variable from DMX 217 236 for CCW fast to slow and 237 255 for CW slow to fast Table 3 10 DMX Map for Gobo Wheel 1 Position Indexing Rotating Function 1 0 7 100 116 Open 2 8 25 117 134 Gobo 1 3 26 44 135 153 Gobo 2 4 45 63 154 172 Gobo 3 5 64 82 173 191 Gobo 4 6 83 99 192 209 Gobo 5 Table 3 11 DMX Map For Gobo Wheel 1 Spin DMX Value Wheel Spin Direction 85 91 217 233 Fast to Slow CCW 92 234 236 Stop 93 100 237 255 Slow to Fast CW Table 3 12 DMX Map for Gobo Wheel 2 DMX Value Position Fun
47. ern Focus Variable beam focus to soften edges of gobos or spots Remarkable depth of field capability allows morphing effects between all pattern and effects wheels Pan and Tilt Smooth time continuous motion using stepper motors with encoder correction Pan range is 540 Tilt range is 270 0 3 resolution Shutter Mechanism The shutter mechanism is comprised of four frame blades that move independently or in unison on two planes for a crisp sharp image The entire assembly operates in a smooth time continuous motion using stepper motors two per frame blade and one for the entire mechanism The shutter mechanism can rotate 50 in either direction and the frame blades can tilt 30 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 67 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 68 wl SPOT AD _OPTICAL Source Osram HMI 1200 W S Metal Halide Lamp 6000 K 85CRI Output 24 000 lumens Reflector Precision glass reflector with dichroic cold mirror coating Color Filter Fixed wheel color filters 044 thick 2 039 diameter Gobo Gobos are E size Metal gobos are not acceptable OPERATIONAL Power Requirements Standard AC power distribution from 200 264 VAC 50 60 Hz The unit requires 7 to 12 A depending on the AC supply voltage Operational Temperatures VL3500 Luminaire 20 to 122 F 29 to 50 C VL3500Q Luminaire 20 to 104 F 29 to 40 C Cooling Forced air cooled Control Compatible
48. ers are attached by tethers see detail S Color Filter Spring Lock Color Wheel Push spring lock back to release color filter AN O IX a A Figure A 4 Replacing a Color Filter 64 31 July 2004 02 9678 00190 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A Cleaning Front Lens The front lens can be cleaned using a common glass cleaner and a soft lint free cloth Front Lens Figure A 5 Cleaning Front Lens 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 65 VARILITE VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 66 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 APPENDIX B Technical Specifications VL3500 Spot Luminaire PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS Zoom Optics 13 element 6 1 zoom optics system covering a range of 10 to 60 Color System A three filter CYM cross fading mechanism A fixed color wheel with six interchangeable color filters and continuous wheel rotation for additional effects It includes a variable CTO color temperature correction filter Intensity Control Full field dimming designed for both smooth timed fades and quick dimming effects Strobe High performance dual blade strobe system capable of ultra fast operation Rotating Gobo Wheel Five rotatable indexable gobo positions available on one wheel six position gobo wheels with five rotatable indexable gobo positions and one open position Fixed Gobo Wheel One seven position fixed gobo wheel with six positions and one open position Edge and Patt
49. 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 Si la lampe se casse les particules de la lampe cass e peuvent causer blessures et ou incendie en s parpillant Se prot ger les yeux pour remplacer la lampe 5 Utiliser des appareils de protection appropri s gants protection des yeux pour manier des lampes endommag es 6 Si la lampe 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 Si la lampe a t endommag e ou a re u une d formation thermique elle doit tre remplac e AVERTISSEMENT INTERF RENCE RF 1 Cetappareil est de Classe A Dans un environnement domestique cet appareil peut causer des interf rences radio et si c est le cas l utilisateur peut avoir prendre des mesures ad quates CONSID RATIONS DES CARACT RISTIQUES DE LAMPES ARC 1 Apr s une interruption de courant ou une baisse importante de voltage les lampes arc mettent du temps avant de se rallumer Dans certains cas la la
50. he default state showing the address To connect luminaires for simultaneous testing Step 1 At last luminaire install a DMX termination connector into DATA THRU XLR connector Step 2 At master luminaire Menu Display press Menu Master Luminaire Luminaire 1 Luminaire 2 688 Data Thru Data Thru DMX Termination Connector Figure 4 2 Testing Setup To run tests Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Test appears Press Enter Step 3 Use Up Down arrows to select a parameter to test Refer to Menu System Function Chart on page 49 for a complete list of test parameters which can be chosen Step 4 Press Enter to run test Step 5 Press Menu to stop test at any time 54 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 MENU SYSTEM SELF TESTS 4 Movement Disable The Movement option allows pan and tilt to be disabled so that the luminaire can be placed in any position for testing without movement occurring In order to regain full control of the luminaire Movement will need to be enabled after testing Note When using the Movement option pan and tilt will be disabled for all the luminaires that are linked To set movement option Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Config appears Press Enter Movement will be displayed Press Enter 2
51. in this manual and any accompanying documentation before installing and operating the products described herein Heed all cautions and warnings during installation and use of this product Safety symbols used throughout this manual are as follows A CAUTION advising of potential damage to product AN WARNING advising of potential injury or death to persons GENERAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK FIRE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE UV RADIATION AND INJURY TO PERSONS CAN BE FOUND BELOW WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE 1 VARI LITE luminaires have been designed for use with specific lamp types The VL3000 series luminaire requires an Osram HMI 1200 W S metal halide lamp Installing another type of lamp may be hazardous 2 Luminaires may be mounted on any type of surface as long as mounting instructions are followed See instructions detailed in this manual 3 Note distance requirement from combustible materials or illuminated objects for VARIXLITEO luminaires WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK 1 VARIXLITES 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 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 iii VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL WARNING INSTRUCTIONS
52. l internal mechanisms at once in two steps All SEQ All Sequence Tests all internal mechanisms in sequence for X steps Yellow Yellow Specifies yellow color parameter for manual control Manual or testing Test Cyan Cyan Specifies cyan color parameter for manual control Manual or testing Test Cal ON Calibration On Configures arc luminaire so that lamp will strike after calibration Chan XXX DMX Channel Specifies DMX channel for display of current data value Chg LumID Change For future use Luminaire ID ColrMix Color Mixer Specifies color mixing mechanism for testing Test ColorWhl Color Wheel Specifies color wheel for manual control Manual or testing Test Config System Accesses options for setting lamp pan tilt and Menu Display defaults Also Configuration accesses lamp information such as number of hours used along with its respective reset function CTO CTO Function Specifies CTO color temperature orange parameter for manual control Manual or testing Test Data DMX Data Accesses option for setting DMX address channel Dimmer Dimmer Specifies dimmer mechanism for manual control Manual or testing Test Disable Disable Disables a function Display Display Accesses options for Menu Display illumination defaults DMX DMX Accesses options for DMX system settings Download Download Initiates download of luminaire software Edge Edge Specifies edge function for manual control Manual or testing Test Enable Enable Enables a fun
53. lamp cutout switches at lamp box and fan ducts Bad lamp replace lamp Low input voltage check input power must be 200 to 264 VAC n a Luminaire behaves Profile Not Matched Profile not set correctly oddly check Setup menu for correct type console patch profile n a Luminaire does not No power Switch not turned on power up verify switch is turned on Not plugged in ensure A C cable is connected to power source n a Self tests will not run or DMX Data Input Detecting DMX data software download does disconnect DMX input cable not work n a No response to DMX DMX Failure MCB connector disconnected data check MCB DATA IN connection n a Erratic control of lumi DMX Termination No DMX termination or termination not correct naire check for DMX terminator 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 59 VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Routine Maintenance Lamp Replacement Dn WARNING Ensure that power is removed from luminaire when installing lamp CAUTION Wear cotton gloves or other covering while installing lamp Touching lamp glass with bare fingers will leave oil and may cause the lamp to explode or reduce lamp life Iftouched use alcohol and cotton cloth to thoroughly clean glass portion of lamp To replace lamp Step 1 Ensure power is removed from luminaire Step 2 At rear of luminaire head loosen four 1 4 turn screws and slide lamp box back and
54. lay second half of version This will be displayed as a time HH MM For example 16 00 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 OPERATION UPDATING SOFTWARE 3 Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire It is possible to transfer specific software versions between luminaires As in the case of installing new software versions multiple luminaires can be programmed at the same time if they are data linked together refer to Connecting Data and Power on page 14 however a maximum of 32 luminaires can be updated at once Hardware Requirements Data cables used in this process must have two twisted pairs and a shield It is also recommended that cables meet all other USITT DMX specification requirements Refer to Data Cables on page 9 A DMX termination connector is used in this process Refer to page 14 for more information regarding the construction of this connector Master luminaire containing Luminaire 1 Luminaire 2 requiring update requiring update evel 2000 Data Thru Data Thru DMX Termination Connector Figure 3 6 Software Transfer Setup Transfer Procedure This procedure is used to transfer software versions between luminaires Step 1 At last luminaire install DMX termination connector into DATA THRU XLR connector Step 2 At master luminaire first in chain Menu Display press Menu
55. mpe se rallumera automatiquemet apr s s tre refroidie Cela d pend de la mani re dont le syst me est r gl pour le statut de mise en marche de la lampe 2 Laposition Br ler est Universelle viii 31 July 2004 02 9678 00190 FOREWORD Aviso sobre Seguridad Es muy importante leer TODA la informacion e instrucciones sobre seguridad que se indica en este manual asi 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 CUIDADO indica posibles da os al producto AN ADVERTENCIA indica posibles lesiones o muerte a las personas LA INFORMACI N GENERAL RELACIONADA A LA PROTECCI N CONTRAGOLPES DE CORRIENTE EL CTRICA INCENDIO EXPOSICI N EXCESIVA A RADIACI N ULTRA VIOLETA Y LESIONES A LAS PERSONAS SE PUEDE ENCONTRAR SEGUIDAMENTE ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCI N CONTINUA CONTRA INCENDIO 1 Las luminarias VARI LITE han sido dise adas para ser usadas solamente con algunas l mparas Tome nota del tipo de l mpara Osram HMI 1200 W S metal halide lamp 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
56. ms resulting from errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Version as of 31 July 2004 Part number 02 9678 0019 0 VL3500 Series Luminaires User s Manual 2004 Genlyte Thomas Group LLC All Rights Reserved FOREWORD How To Obtain Warranty Service A copy of the Vari Lite Limited Warranty was included in the shipping package for this VARI LITE product To obtain warranty service please contact customer service at 1 877 VARI LITE 1 877 827 4548 1 214 647 7880 or customerservice genlyte com and request a Return Material Authorization RMA for warranty service You will need to provide the model and serial number of the item being returned a description of the problem or failure and the name of the registered user or organization If available you should have your sales invoice to establish the date of sale as the beginning of the warranty period Once you obtain the RMA pack the unit in a secure shipping container or in its original packing box Fill out the RMA form included at the end of this manual and place 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 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 USA Attention Warranty Service As stated in the warranty it is required that the shipment be insured and FOB our service center 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 i VARIXL
57. 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 a los ojos Adem s las l mparas de arco operan a alta presi n y muy alta temperatura Si la l mpara se rompe puede existir el peligro de lesiones al personal o un incendio ocasionado por las part culas de la l mpara rota que se caen 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 dafiadas 6 8110 8 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 dafiada o deformada termicamente ADVERTENCIA INTERFERENCIA RF 1 Este es un producto de Clase A En el ambiente de la casa este producto puede ocasionar radiointerferencia en cuyo caso el usuario debe tomar las medidas adecuadas CONSIDERACIONES SOBRE LAS CARACTER STICAS DE LA L MPARA DE ARCO 1 Las l mparas de arco requieren un per odo de tiempo para volver a iluminarse despu s de una interrupci n de energ a o de una severa ca da de voltaje En algunos casos la l mpara se volver a iluminar en forma autom tica despu s que se ha enfriado dependiendo de la configuraci n del sistema de energ a de la l
58. n beam size iris and focus for hard edge Step 3 Position beam on a white wall at a distance of 10 to 20 feet Step 4 Atbackcap using X Y and Z adjustment screws adjust beam as required gt 2 CAUTION RISK OF FIRE USE ONLY 1200 WATT H TYPE 100V METAL HALIDE LAMP MV SFc10 4 BASE Y ATTENTION RISQUE DINCENDIE UTILISER UNIQUEMENT UNE LAMPA HALOGENE EN METAL DE TYPE 1200 WATT 100V ET UN SUPPORT SFc10 4 3 la Lar CAUTION W RISK OF EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION DO NOT OPERATE x WITHOUT COMPLETE LAMP ENCLOSURE IN PLACE OR WHEN LENS IS DAMAGED Backcap Figure A 2 Aligning Lamp 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 61 VARILITE VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 62 gt b Gobo Replacement Gobo Wheels 1 and 2 Tools 2 Phillips screwdriver WARNING Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance Gobos may be HOT after operation Allow to cool before replacing To replace a gobo Step 1 Remove power from luminaire Step 2 Remove appropriate head cover by loosening four 1 4 turn screws a b To access Wheel 1 remove bottom cover as shown in Figure A 3 To access Wheel 2 remove top cover as shown in Figure A 3 Step 3 If accessing Wheel 1 also raise hinged fan duct assembly Fan duct has a lamp cutoff switch which will disengage power to lamp S
59. n of Color 40 100 104 0 Gobos 45 112 116 0 Edge Zoom Shutter 50 126 130 0 Dimmer Strobe 55 138 142 0 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 19 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL To use control channel functions Step 1 Select an action to be sent Step 2 Set control channel value for desired action for example 84 for reset Hold value for 3 seconds Step 3 Set control channel value to zero This must occur without any scaling values Action will be voided if other values are detected between action value and zero Note A numerical keypad is required for sending values An encoder or fader does not allow for a quick value change which is required to effect the control functions Only this step is required for Pan Tilt mode 20 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 OPERATION DMX MAPPING 3 DMX Mapping Dimmer Wheel The luminaire is equipped with a graduated glass dimmer wheel The dimmer wheel allows for smooth timed fades from full light output to absolute black Color Control The luminaire s color system is composed of a color mixing mechanism and a fixed color wheel The follow sections describe these components Color Mixing The color mixing mechanism is made up of four graduated color disks cyan yellow magenta and CTO color temperature orange These disks provide full spectrum color crossfades from pastel to saturated color Table 3 3 DMX Map for Blue Amber Mage
60. nd testing Test Rot Shut Rotating Shutter Specifies shutter mechanism rotating function for manual control Manual and test ing Test RUN TEST Run Test Indicates that a mechanism test is in progress Sensor Sensors Accesses sensor types for diagnostic testing Setup Setup Accesses unit model type options do not change Status Status Error Allows scrolling through error list or displays OK if no errors Strobe Strobe Specifies strobe function for manual control Manual or testing Test STST Sensor Test Indicates that a system sensor test is in progress Swap Swap Swaps pan tilt action for special focus requirements Test Test Accesses diagnostic tests for internal mechanisms Tilt Tilt Specifies tilt function for manual control Manual or testing Test Version Version Displays current software version date and time in two pages Zoom Zoom Function Specifies zoom function for manual control Manual or testing Test 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 53 VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Self Tests Running Parameter Tests The luminaire is capable of running self tests by using the Test menu functions When running tests on multiple luminaires a DMX termination connector is required at the last luminaire in the link Refer to Connecting Data and Power on page 14 for more information regarding the construction of this connector Note After 10 seconds of inactivity the menu display will change to t
61. ne open position 50 percent audible reduction in noise output from the original Series 3000 luminaires VL35000 only High performance UV IR glass VL35000 only 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 DESCRIPTION COMPONENTS 7 Components Included Items The following illustration shows all items included with the luminaire VL3500 Documentation CD ROM Warranty Card VL3500 Luminaire S Note SC DO NOT handle arc lamp with bare Mounting Brackets 1200 Watt Short Arc hands Wear cotton gloves Keep Double Ended Lamp lamp dirt and grease free Figure 1 1 VL3500 Luminaire Packing List Replacement Items Accessories The following optional and or replacement items can be ordered directly from Vari Lite Please order by Vari Lite part number Vari Lite Part Number Accessory 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 2557 1200 Osram HMI 1200 W S Lamp 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 5 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Luminaire Overview The following illustration shows the external luminaire components and controls Upper Enclosure Assembly Houses power supply ballast and display Board d AC Input Cable lt Approximately 3 in length Truss Hook Bracket Attaches to enclosure b
62. nector to power input source Dress AC input and data cables and secure them so that they will not interfere with luminaire head and yoke movement Data Thru Data Thru Data In le DMX Termination Connector rom console Figure 2 5 Connecting Power and Data 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 INSTALLATION POWERING UP 2 Powering Power Up and Configuration Procedure Since Lamp On is the default state the lamp will strike when the luminaire is powered up for the first time When AC power is applied and the luminaire s power switch is in the On position the luminaire will immediately begin a calibration sequence that steps it through pan and tilt movements The internal color gobo and beam mechanisms will also move through a full range of motion After calibration the luminaire head will either stop at its home position which positions the pan axis at mid rotation and the head parallel to the yoke with the lens pointing away from the luminaire upper enclosure or move to its current DMX defined position if DMX data is present All internal mechanisms also move to their home or DMX defined positions Subsequently depending on the luminaire s setting for Lamp Power Up State refer to Menu System Function Chart on page 49 when power is applied the arc lamp will either a strike or ignite
63. nta and CTO Colors Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Open 100 255 Full Saturation 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 21 VARILITE VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Fixed Color Wheel The fixed color wheel offers fast or timed changes partial and full frame positions and various spin rates in either direction The wheel contains seven positions one being open The following illustration shows the standard positions and color configuration Dark j Fuchsia Figure 3 1 Fixed Color Wheel Positions Table 3 4 Color Wheel Standard Configuration Chart Position Color Filter Part Number 1 OPEN N A 2 Congo Blue 41 9678 0305 03 3 Orange 41 9678 0305 05 4 Kelly Green 41 9678 0305 02 5 Dark Fuchsia 41 9678 0305 06 6 Magenta 41 9678 0305 04 7 Deep Red 41 9678 0305 01 Table 3 5 DMX Map for Fixed Color Wheel Position DMX Value Action 1 0 Open 1 5 15 Half 2 31 Center 2 5 48 Half 3 62 Center 3 5 77 Half 4 93 Center 22 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 02 9678 0019 0 OPERATION DMX MAPPING Table 3 5 DMX Map for Fixed Color Wheel Position DMX Value Action 4 5 109 Half 5 124 Center 5 5 140 Half 6 155 Center 6 5 171 Half 7 186 Center 7 5 201 Half Table 3 6 DMX Map for Fixed Color Wheel Spin DMX Value Wheel Spin Direction 85 91 217 233 Fast to Slow CCW 9
64. olor White 22 Penn 24 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 xiii VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL SAD O o ete tetro D 24 Gobo Eft cts Control 445 ns a Rene eva tote 25 Gobo Wheel 1 Rotating and 2 25 A a A 26 Shutter Control u se greet ead ges RE 28 Shutter Mech nism k EE 28 Luminaire Timing Timing Channel Information 29 Updating Software Reprogramming Luminaires Ne 38 Components Overviews iive ee dl ee exu e 38 Reprogramming Procedure pp 39 Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire ppp 4 Chapter 4 Menu System Menu Operation What Isthe Menu System acce I ee d e 46 Controls Op ra eter etre ie e Hee een PARE Eg ten 46 Default States an aaa ta ere EO E Ee 47 Shortcuts A A EE 47 Menu Functions Menu System Overviews nassen engen aan 48 Menu System Function Chart suisses 49 Menu Function Definitions ss 52 Self Tests Running Parameter Tests sise re e e EY RET DDR ee er eee rte edu 54 Appendix E Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting tester need 58 Troubleshooting Guides iicet anna nr dite ls 5
65. ominally 120 ohms e Low capacitance e Two twisted pairs e Foil and braid shielded 24 AWG minimum gauge for runs up to 1000 feet 300m e 22 AWG minimum gauge for runs up to 1640 feet 500m Note Microphone type cables and other general purpose two core audio or signal cables are not suitable for use with DMX512 The XLR 5 pin connectors should be wired as follows Pin Wire Code to XLR Connectors Data Thru Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Data In Cable Pinout Cable Pinout Foil amp 1st 2nd 1st 2nd Braided conductor conductor conductor conductor Shield of 1st of 1st of 2nd of 2nd 1 5 twisted twisted twisted twisted 2 4 pair pair pair pair 3 Data Data Data Data Male Conn e E Female Conn Note Refer to the USITT Recommended Practice for DMX512 guide for additional information regarding DMX512 systems How to obtain a copy is detailed in Additional Documentation on page 1 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 9 VARILITE VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 10 Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers These are only a few of the suitable cable types Any quality EIA485 twisted pair 120 ohm shielded cable will also work Table 2 1 Recommended Cable Types Type Pairs zo Jacket AWG Use Temp F Belden Cables 1215A 2 150 PVC 26 IBM Type 6 Office cable 75 1269A 2 100 PTFE 2
66. or all hanging installations Top View and may be required by local codes Safety Cable not included Loop at B mW least once a AE leas LE Handles are approved safety cable anchor points 26 660 mm 618 mm MNT Figure 2 4 Hanging Configuration Dimensions 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 13 VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Floor Mounting the Luminaire The luminaire enclosure is sufficient to stabilize the luminaire in a floor installation provided that the mounting surface is flat and sturdy Connecting Data and Power A maximum of 32 luminaires may be connected in any one DMX data link Note This maximum limit applies to the luminaire daisy chain only Your system or console may require fewer luminaires on a single data link path Consult your console documentation for more information To connect power and data Step Step Step Step Step 14 1 2 Connect data cable from console to first luminaire in chain at DATA IN connector If required connect additional data cables from DATA THRU connectors to DATA IN connectors of remaining luminaires in link At last luminaire in link install a DMX termination connector at DATA THRU connector Luminaires and other devices on the same DMX chain may not function properly without termination Connect AC input cable con
67. ound Pan No Sens Pan sensor not found Pan Encoder Fail Pan encoder failure Tilt No Sens Tilt sensor not found Tilt Encoder Fail Tilt encoder failure Index1 No Sens Gobo 1 Index sensor not found RotGobo No Sens Rotating Gobo wheel sensor not found FixGobo No Sens Fixed Gobo wheel sensor not found Dimmer No Sens Dimmer sensor not found Cyan No Sens Cyan sensor not found Yellow No Sens Yellow sensor not found Magenta No Sens Magenta sensor not found ColWheel No Sens Color wheel sensor not found CTO No Sens CTO sensor not found Zoom No Sens Zoom sensor not found Edge No Sens Edge sensor not found 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A Troubleshooting Guide If a problem is suspected first try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message The chart below provides possible causes and remedies for various error messages and or symptoms Table A 2 Troubleshooting Chart Message Symptom Description Possible Cause Remedy Lamp Lamp does not strike Lamp Off option is config Reconfigure lamp startup option in Lamp config Power upon start up ured menu Douse n a Lamp douses frequently Lamp Douse Fan failure check fans for proper connection and operation n a Lamp will not strike Lamp Strike Failure Lamp cutout switch engaged check
68. out it is hinged Step 3 One side at a time press lamp lock lever forward and remove current lamp Step 4 Position new lamp with dimple side down One side at a time press lamp lock lever forward and insert lamp connector Ensure lamp is seated fully in place Step 5 Close lamp box and re tighten 1 4 turn screws Step 6 Align lamp as detailed in Align Lamp on page 61 Lamp dimple side down Allow lamp to cool CAUTION before servicing Lamp Connector Do not touch lamp or CAUTION reflector with bare fingers Reflector Lock Lever Lamp Box Luminaire Head Not Shown For Clarity Figure A 1 Installing Lamp 60 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A Align Lamp The design of the VL3500 luminaire optical system allows for a flat or peaked field A flat field is one where there is no detectable hot spot and a peaked field is one where the intensity of the beam is greater at the center of the beam than at the perimeter After a new lamp is installed it will be necessary to align the lamp to optimize the beam Knobs located at the luminaire s backcap will allow adjustment AN WARNING Backcap and adjustment knobs will be HOT during lamp operation Wear gloves to prevent burns To align lamp Step 1 Power up luminaire Step 2 At Menu Display select Lamp from Config menu refer to Menu System on page 45 If using console set intensity to 100 ope
69. ower up Lamp ON Lamp is On Configures arc luminaire so that lamp will strike upon power up LampHour Lamp Hours Displays total number of lamp operating hours Lum 10 Luminaire ID Displays unique luminaire ID number Magenta Magenta Specifies magenta parameter for manual control Manual or testing Test Manual Manual Accesses options for luminaire mechanism control by entry of data values Movement Movement Enables or disables pan and tilt movement OFF Off Turns off a function OK Okay Indicates calibration has completed and no errors have occurred OK Okay Prompt for pressing Enter before an action is executed ON On Indefinitely Sets Menu Display to stay on until programmed otherwise Display or turns on a function Pan Pan Specifies pan function for manual control Manual or testing Test Pan Tilt Pan Tilt Accesses pan and tilt options for focus swap function movement enable disable manual control and testing PASS Test Pass Indicates that a test has passed Power Lamp Power Accesses options to turn lamp on or off Power Up Power Up Accesses options for lamp power up state Program Programming Currently programming the new version of software Re Cal Recalibrate Recalibrates luminaire ResetDef Reset Defaults Resets default system configuration values ResetLmp Reset Lamp Resets lamp hour and strike counters For use when new lamp is installed RotGobo Gobo Wheel 1 Specifies gobo wheel 2 fixed gobo wheel for manual control Manual a
70. page select serial Comm Port Comm Port 1 Comm Port 2 Comm Port 3 or Comm Port 4 where Serial Straight Thru Cable is connected Note DMX Data must be disconnected before downloading software to luminaires Do not merge with DMX signal Step 7 AtSelect Software to Download section of window select required luminaire software version to download by clicking its button or select Download All Software version is identified by the date and time MM DD YY and HH MM The buttons function as follows VL3500 button downloads the software to all VL3500 luminaires Download All button is the equivalent of executing all of the specific software version buttons shown in the window if applicable They will be executed one at a time in the order they appear in the window This button can be used when any combination of VARI LITE luminaires are connected to the PC Step 8 Download will proceed Once download is complete luminaire will automatically recalibrate Once recalibration is complete reset recalibrate again luminaire Step 9 Click Close to exit 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 39 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 40 Note The History section of the window shows what specific types of luminaire software have been downloaded since the beginning of the session window will reset once the program is closed and re opened Note Version dates shown in this graphic are for illustration purposes onl
71. s 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 a la pluie et l humidit risque d endommager le luminaire D brancher l appareil avant de proc der la r vision de tout mat riel VARIXLITE 3 Les r visions doivent tre effectu es uniquement par des personnes qualifi es 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 vii VARIX amp LITE VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL AVERTISSEMENT DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTEGER CONTRE UNE EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX RAYONS UV 1 Plusieurs luminaires VARI LITE utilisent une lampe qui produit des rayons UV NE PAS fixer son regard sur la lampe 2 L utilisation des luminaires sans lentille ou blindage pose des risques Tous blindages lentilles ou crans ultraviolet visiblement endommag s au point que leur efficacit en est affect e doivent tre remplac s par exemple s il y a des fissures ou de profondes rayures AVERTISSEMENT DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROT GER CONTRE LES ACCIDENTS POUVANT ENTRA NER DES BLESSURES 1 Les surfaces externes du luminaire deviennent br lantes quand l appareil est en marche Pour man uvrer ou ajuster des appareils br lants
72. tep 4 Rotate gobo wheel until required gobo position is accessible CAUTION Do not push on gobo glass Press on gobo carrier only CAUTION Do not touch gobos with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing Clean with glass cleaner and soft cloth if required Step 5 For Gobo Wheel 1 a d Remove current gobo by carefully pressing on edges of gobo carrier with fingers pressing gobo toward front end of luminaire toward lens and out of wheel Install new gobo as follows Align three tabs on gobo carrier with three notches in wheel gobo can only be oriented in one direction Insert gobo carrier into wheel ensuring that carrier snaps into place Close fan duct assembly and replace covers Step 6 For Gobo Wheel 2 a b Release open spring retaining clip as shown in Figure A 3 Slide gobo out of gobo whee l Slide new gobo in wheel be sure key on gobo carrier fits into slot Reinstall close gobo spring retaining clip Ensure clips are position correctly and clear position sensor Replace covers 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A Top Head Cover lt AS Mr Gobo Wheel 1 4 Turn Screw see detail A Do nat touch glass with bare fingers CAUTION Press on gobo carrier only GoBo WHEEL 1 Gobo Assembly Gobo Wheel Head covers are attached by tethers
73. tes Home position Encoder Pan XXXX Value Tilt XXXX Value Sensor Pan SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Tilt SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Dimmer SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Blue SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Amber SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Magenta SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL CTO Color Temperature Orange SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL ColorWhl Color Wheel SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL RotGobo Gobo 1 SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL FixGobo Gobo 2 SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Index1 Gobo 1 Index SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Edge STST Sensor Test PASS FAIL Zoom STST Sensor Test PASS FAIL 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 51 VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 52 Menu Function Definitions For easy reference each possible menu item is listed alphabetically in the first column by its display abbreviation The second column follows with a definition of the abbreviation and then a third column provides an explanation of its purpose and function Table 4 2 Menu Function Definitions Display Definition Purpose 10 Min 10 Minutes Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 10 minutes of non use 30 Sec 30 Seconds Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 30 seconds of non use 5 Min 5 Minutes Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 5 minutes of non use Address Address Accesses option for setting luminaire DMX starting address 1 All At Once Tests al
74. the Luminaire The VL3500 series luminaire can be hung horizontally or vertically from any structure designed to work with the type of load created by this moving luminaire Two mounting bracket assemblies provided are used to attach truss hooks or other mounting hardware as required Many compatible truss hooks are available from different manufacturers for your particular needs A minimum of one hook per truss hook bracket is required If mounting method does not use truss hooks two attachment points per truss hook bracket are required When attaching more than one point on a single bracket the attach points must be spaced as far apart as possible using the supplied mounting holes Install mounting hardware and brackets Step 1 Install truss hooks on two provided truss hook brackets as required Mega Claw Truss Hook not provided Example Truss Hook Installation Bracket Truss Hook Hardware not provided Figure 2 1 Installing Truss Hooks Note Various types of truss hooks can be used The Mega Claw truss hook as shown in the example above as well as many other standard hooks can be ordered separately Step 2 Determine required configuration of bracket installation Brackets may be installed in either orientation as shown E Bracket N X Figure 2 2 Bracket Orientation Options 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 11 VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES
75. the dealer from which your product was purchased or Contact an Authorized Service Center or Contact the Vari Lite Customer Service Department 9am 6pm CST Monday through Friday at the following phone 1 877 VARI LITE 1 877 827 4548 email customerservice genlyte com Additional Resources For additional resources and documentation please visit our website at www vari lite com and follow the Support link 2 31 July 2004 02 9678 00190 CHAPTER 7 Description This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components along with a list of accessories which are available Features Components 02 9678 0019 0 31 July 2004 VARIXLITEG VL3500 SERIES LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Features Standard Features All VL3000 series luminaires have the following standard features e e e CYM color mixing system Variable CTO color correction Full field dimming system Dual blade strobe system Repositional pan tilt system Control by DMX512 protocol Fan cooled UV IR glass 1200W lamp source Specific Features VL3500 Spot and VL3500Q Luminaires e e e Shutter assembly with four blades 50 system rotation and 30 blade rotation 6 1 zoom optics system with 10 to 60 range Variable beam focus to morph between gobo wheels One rotating gobo wheel with five rotatable indexable gobo positions and one open position One Fixed gobo wheel with six positions and o
76. with a wide variety of DMX512 consoles Weight VL3500 Luminaire 92 lbs 41 8 kg with rails VL3500Q Luminaire 95 lbs 43 2 kg with rails Spacing Hangs on 26 0 inch 66 cm centers All models can be mounted and operated in any orientation PHOTOMETRIC VL3500 Spot Luminaires 1200W Metal Halide Fixture output 24 000 lumens All data taken with a seasoned light source at 20 hours of life Zoomtene CANDELA ANGLE DAMETER FIELDANGLE DIAMETER degrees TN TN NFOV 1 201 000 9 0 0 157 10 0 0 175 MFOV 104 400 31 0 0 555 35 0 0 631 WFOV 40 930 46 0 0 849 56 0 1 063 Multiply throw distance by Tn to determine coverage To calculate center beam illuminance 1 at a specific distance D I if D is in feet I is in foot candles if D is in meters T is in lux 31 July 2004 02 9678 0019 0 VARI ELITE RMA Form Vari Lite 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 1 877 VARILITE 1 214 647 8038 fax customerservice genlyte com Customer Date VL3500 Series VL3500 Series Luminaires Part Number Warranty Serial Numbers Warranty Total Tilt Motor Assy 21 9678 0765 Pan Motor Assy 21 9678 0864 Gobo Wheel Shutter Assy 21 9678 1200 Optics Assy 22 9678 0103 Color Dimmer Strobe Assy 22 9678 0402 1200W Arc Ballast w Rider Card 23 9678 1269 Ignitor Assy 24 9661 1126 Display PCB 24 9678 0825 Control PCB 24 9678 1730 Control P
77. y and may not correspond to the version you are downloading Click to download all listed software versions to connected luminaire s vL Luminaire Software Download File Help ka VL3500 07 23 04 16 00 Click to download specific software version to connected luminaire s Transfer Data Select a Software Version button to begin transfer Cw r History Selecting a Software Version indicates your acceptance of the terms of the following License Agreement Select Comm Port Comm Port 1 C Comm Port 2 C Comm Port 3 C Comm Port 4 The VLDownload program is protected by copyright By installing and using the VLDownload program the purchaser agrees that the program remains the exclusive property of Yari Lite a registered trademark of Genlyte Thomas Group LLC and that a personal non exclusive license is granted to the Figure 3 5 VL Download Program Window Verify software version at luminaire Step 1 At Menu Display press Menu Lists the specific versions of software that have been downloaded Select PC serial port where cable is connected Will show current progress of download Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Fixture appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until Version appears Press Enter The first half of the version will be displayed as a date MM DD Y Y For example 03 18 03 March 18 2003 Press Up Down arrows to disp

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