VistaBeam Operations Manual
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1. LVR V360 VistaBeam 300 Louver 60 LVR V390 VistaBeam 300 Louver 90 LVR V645 VistaBeam 600 Louver 45 LVR V660 VistaBeam 600 Louver 60 LVR V690 VistaBeam 600 Louver 90 MTP V63C VistaBeam 63 Center Mount Assembly MTP V63H1 VistaBeam 63 Center Hanging Adapter 28mm MTP V63JR VistaBeam 63 Center Junior Adapter 28mm 80 Yoke Junior Pin 28mm XLR 515 DMX Cable 5 Pin XLR 15ft XLR 525 DMX Cable 5 Pin XLR 25ft 964 K29 96W Kino KF29 Twin 964 K32 96W Kino KF32 Twin 964 K55 96W Kino KF55 Twin 20 KAS V61 KAS V62 Part Description Dimensions Number KAS V61 VistaBeam 600 Center 41 5 x 15 5 x 44 Ship Case 105 5 x 39 5 x 112cm KAS V62 VistaBeam 600 Center 41 x 27 x 44 Ship Case 2 102 5 x 67 5 x 112cm KAS V31 VistaBeam 300 Center 42 x 14 5 x 25 5 Ship Case 107 x 37 x 65cm KAS VL8 VistaBeam 8 Lamp 38 x 14 x 7 Ship Case 96 5 x 35 6 x 17 8cm KAS VL8 C VistaBeam 8 Lamp 37 x 7 5 x 14 Travel Case 94 x 19 1 x 35 6cm Weight Empty 94 Ib 42 3 kg 122 lb 55 kg 55 Ib 24 8 kg 13 4 Ib 6 kg 1910 5 9kg KAS V31 Holds VistaBeam 600 1 Louver 2 VistaBeam 600 2 Louver 4 VistaBeam 300 1 Louver 2 VistaBeam Lamps 8 VistaBeam Lamps 8 21 Fixture Specifications VistaBeam 600 Center Mount VistaBeam 300 Center Mount Model VIS 6C VistaBeam 600 DMX Center Mount Power Requirements 122. Operation Manual VistaBeam 600 300 j r iy iy pi f i i r i j Fe A il f 3 j d Y te i J j j P be lf i 1 i 20 r 1 i Le 1 f i y sk in j 7 q f 4 1 a i gt 2 a J gt Fea 5 j re Ff f F Ex an j j i w ds h i F ii u 4 NL a TN A Mie es hy q f l if SOUS F YU gt Pa i i 1845 FAI onu ia 1 fn gt J I o o lt as F jal ur F F x VistaBeam 600 Center VistaBeam 600 Pole Op KINO FLO Lighting Systems Part No 3100041 Rev D 01 04 2010 VistaBeam Fixture Styles and Features VistaBeam Center Mount VIS 6C 120 VistaBeam 600 DMX Center Mount 120VAC VIS 6C 230 VistaBeam 600 DMX Center Mount 230VAC VIS 3C 120 VistaBeam 300 DMX Center Mount 120VAC VIS 3C 230 VistaBeam 300 DMX Center Mount 230VAC VIS 6Y 120 VistaBeam 600 DMX Yoke Mount 120VAC VIS 6Y 230 VistaBeam 600 DMX Yoke Mount 230VAC VIS 3Y 120 VistaBeam 300 DMX Yoke Mount 120VAC VIS 3Y 230 VistaBeam 300 DMX Yoke Mount 230VAC VistaBeam Pole Op Mount VIS 6P 120 VistaBeam 600 DMX Pole Op Mount 120VAC VIS 6P 230 VistaBeam 600 DMX Pole Op Mount 230VAC VIS 3P 120 VistaBeam 300 DMX Pole Op Mount 120VAC VIS 3P 230 VistaBeam 300 DMX Pole Op Mount 230VAC LVR V690 VistaBeam 600 Louver Hon
3. 21 4kg Dimensions 41 5 x 39 5 x 8 5 105 5 x 100 5 x 21 5cm Remote Lamp Select Phono jack input for Remote Control Switching 1 6 Lamp type 96W CFL VistaBeam 600 Pole Op Mount Model VIS 3P VistaBeam 300 DMX Pole Op Mount Power Requirements 120VAC or 230VAC Amperage 4 8 amps at 120VAC 2 4 amps at 230VAC VistaBeam 300 Weight w lamps 29 5lb 13 4kg Dimensions 41 5 x 24 5 x 8 5 Pole Op Mount I A 105 5 x 62 2 x 21 5cm Remote Lamp Select Phono jack input for Remote Control Switching 1 3 Lamp type 96W CFL For latest Warranty information and Certifications see Kino Flo website at www kinoflo com Environmental Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste This product is made of recyclable materials and should be disposed of in accordance with local and state regulations Kino Flo Inc 2840 N Hollywood Way Burbank CA 91505 USA Tel 818 767 6528 website www kinoflo com 24
4. 00 s 7 DMX address controls the STD HO function The VistaBeam 300 s 4 DMX address controls the STD HO function Programming the STD HO address at full dimmer setting activates the STD setting Not using this address or programming a dim setting under 50 will activate the HO setting Individual Lamp Mode Setting the unit to Individual Lamp mode allows each lamp position within the fixture Sequence to have its own address Although this option will use up a lot of addresses it may be preferable for certain situations The Individual Lamp mode Is uselul in achieving light effects like flickering chasing or creating light patterns After the DMX address is entered the VistaBeam 600 automatically assigns 7 addresses to lamp positions 1 6 and the 7 address controls the STD HO settings For the sake of simplification it is advisable to select address sequences In groups of 10 for VistaBeam 600 amp VistaBeam 300 such as 10 20 30 40 and so on 17 For example if the VistaBeam base address is set at 001 the configurations below will provide lamps individually addressable through DMX512 VistaBeam 600 VistaBeam 600 Lamp DMX Address 001 en plamp6 6 VistaBeam 300 Address Sequence VistaBeam 300 Lamp DMX Address 001 Sequence 18 Accessories amp Parts DIM 5 Remote Lamp Selector GFR V6 VistaBeam 600 Gel Frame GFR V3 VistaBeam 300 Gel Frame LVR V345 VistaBeam 300 Louver 45
5. 0VAC or 230VAC Amperage 9 1 amps at 120VAC 4 6 amps at 230VAC Weight w lamps 46 6lb 21kg Dimensions 37 5 x 36 x 8 5 95 5 x 91 5 x 21 5cm Phono jack input for Remote Control 1 6 96W CFL Remote Lamp Select Switching Lamp type Model VIS 3C VistaBeam 300 DMX Center Mount Power Requirements 120VAC or 230VAC Amperage 4 8 amps at 120VAC 2 4 amps at 230VAC Weight w lamps 28 6lb 12 9kg Dimensions 37 5 x 20 x 8 5 95 5 x 51 x 21 5cm Phono jack input for Remote Control Switching 1 3 Lamp type 96W CFL Remote Lamp Select 22 VistaBeam 600 Yoke Mount VistaBeam 300 Yoke Mount Model VIS 6Y VistaBeam 600 DMX Yoke Mount Power Requirements 120VAC or 230VAC Amperage 9 1 amps at 120VAC 4 6 amps at 230VAC Weight w lamps 47 5lb 21 4kg Dimensions 41 5 x 39 5 x 8 5 105 5 x 100 5 x 21 5cm Phono jack input for Remote Control Switching 1 6 Lamp type 96W CFL Remote Lamp Select Model VIS 3Y VistaBeam 300 DMX Yoke Mount Power Requirements 120VAC or 230VAC Amperage 4 8 amps at 120VAC 2 4 amps at 230VAC Weight w lamps 28 6lb 12 9kg Dimensions 41 5 x 24 5 x 8 5 105 5 x 62 2 x 21 5cm Phono jack input for Remote Control Switching 1 3 Lamp type 96W CFL Remote Lamp Select 23 Model VIS 6P VistaBeam 600 DMX Pole Op Mount Power Requirements 120VAC or 230VAC Amperage 9 1 amps at 120VAC 4 6 amps at 230VAC Weight w lamps 47 5lb
6. Fixture series l DMX Indicator Light Lights up Amber when valid DMX signal is present IMPORTANT The dimmer board light console should have its channel set to LINEAR light output response LINEAR response is the default setting on most dimmer boards Power amp Fuse Requirements POWER Provide 120VAC or 230VAC depending on model Do not dim the fixture through a dimming circuit If powering the fixtures through a dimmer board set the dimmer profile to non dim FUSE Provides circuit protection Note If Fuse is blown or open replace with same type of fuse rating as marked Load Considerations The Kino Flo ballasts used in the VistaBeam are not power factor corrected They will draw double the current on the neutral from what is being drawn on the two hot legs On large installations it may be necessary to double your neutral run so as not to exceed your cable capacity 12 Manual Operation The VistaBeam DMX fixture may be operated manually with the Manual Lamp Selector Dial The Dial enables you to turn lamps on and off with an inside out pattern i e if alllamps are on the outside tubes will turn off first Note Manual lamp switching is disabled as soon as DMX cables are applied VistaBeam 600 Switching SELECT STD operates lamps in Standard Output mode HO operates lamps in High Output mode Lamps can be controlled manually through a hand held remote controller DIM 5 For Man
7. eycomb 90 Included LVR V390 VistaBeam 300 Louver Honeycomb 90 Included GFR V6 VistaBeam 600 Gel Frame Included GFR V3 VistaBeam 300 Gel Frame Included True Match Lamps 964 K29 96W Kino KF29 Twin 964 K32 96W Kino KF32 Twin 964 K55 96W Kino KF55 Twin VistaBeam 600 Center Mount Kits KIT V6C 120 VistaBeam 600 DMX Center Kit 120VAC KIT V6C 230 VistaBeam 600 DMX Center Kit 230VAC Kit Contents 1 VistaBeam 600 DMX Center Mount 1 VistaBeam Louver 90 1 Ship Case Dimensions 41 5x 15 5 x 44 105 5 x 39 5 x 112cm Weight 14010 63kg KIT V6C 120 2 VistaBeam 600 DMX Center Mount Kit 120VAC 2 Unit KIT V6C 230 2 VistaBeam 600 DMX Center Mount Kit 230VAC 2 Unit Kit Contents 2 VistaBeam 600 DMX Center Mount 2 VistaBeam Louver 905 1 Ship Case Dimensions 41 x 27 x 44 102 5 x 67 5 x 112cm Weight 20510 93kg VistaBeam 300 Center Mount Kits KIT V3C 120 VistaBeam 300 DMX Center Kit 120VAC KIT V3C 230 VistaBeam 300 DMX Center Kit 230VAC Kit Contents 1 VistaBeam 300 DMX Center Mount 1 VistaBeam Louver 90 1 Ship Case Dimensions 42 x 14 5 x 25 5 107 x 37 x 65cm Weight 82 3 0 37kg Inserting Lamps 1 Open the two hinged reflector panels 2 amp 3 Insert the lamp base into the lamp connector 4 Insert the lamp tip into the lamp clip Close the reflector panels Align the pins of the Gel Frame with the inner closest to lamps ho
8. hen lighting Blue and Green Screens or large Cycloramas For example One row of fixtures can be set to Fixture mode on a common address When the fader on the dimmer board is brought up or down all the Fixtures on that address will have the same lamps turned on Addressing In Fixture mode selecting the base address automatically assigns the 7 address in VistaBeam 600 to control the STD HO setting For example setting 001 as the first address automatically assigns address 007 as the control address for the STD HO setting Not assigning the 7 address results in the fixture operating at the HO setting For the sake of simplification it is advisable to select address sequences such as 10 20 30 40 and so on This also allows the operator to change from Fixture mode to Individual Lamp mode without readdressing the fixtures Never assign the 7 address to a new fixture In the VistaBeam 300 every 4 address controls the STD HO setting Dimmer level Lamp response Sliding the fader on the dimmer board from 0 100 controls the number of lamps that are on within a fixture Note the lamps may respond 4 channel levels depending on the dimmer board VistaBeam 600 Lamp Sequence Dimmer Lamp Level Lamp 1 Lamp 1 2 19 Lamp 1 3 32 Lamp 1 4 45 Lamp 1 5 57 Lamp 1 6 95 DMX Address 007 16 VistaBeam 300 Lamp Sequence DMX address 001 sa Lamp Level Lampi 6 The VistaBeam 6
9. les of the Accessory Holder Pull back the pins and release into the holes to secure the gel frame Applying Gel to Frame A The Gel Frame comes with Gel Clips Cut the gel to size and use the Clips to fasten the gel to the Frame B Another method is to apply transfer tape directly to the gel frame The clips are not necessary when taping the gel Align the pins of the louver with the outer farthest from lamps receptacle holes on the Accessory Holder Pull back the pins and release into the hole to secure the louver The large holes on the Accessory Holder can be used as rigging points for example a 4 point rope hang VistaBeam Center Mount The VistaBeam Center Mount includes a Center Mount Assembly MTP V63C and a Junior Stand Adapter MTP V63JR which can be mounted onto a junior stand KING FLO Center Mount Rotation and Tilt Controls A The gold lock lever controls the rotation of the fixture B The black knob controls the tilt The VistaBeam Center Mount can also hang from a junior pipe hanger using a Hanging Adapter MTP V63H1 sold separately Remove the Junior Pin MTP V63JR and attach the Hanging Adapter It is held in place by a safety screw and a setscrew A lock knob adjusts rotation of the arm Center Mount Speed Rail Rigging The Mount fittings are U S industry standard Speed Rail 1 14 fittings They accept a 1 5 8 outside diameter pipe These fittings enable custom f
10. rames to be constructed for special rigging applications such as multiple fixture hangs The yoke has a 12 hole to accept industry standard hardware The VistaBeam 600 and 300 Yoke Mount fixtures can hang from a junior pipe hanger using a Yoke Junior Pin MTP I80 sold separately MTP I80 Yoke Junior Pin VistaBeam Pole Op Mount The VistaBeam 600 and 300 Pole Op Mount fixtures include a yoke with an attached junior pin They can be hung from a grid with a junior pipe hanger The Blue cup alters the Pan left or right The White cup alters the Tilt up or down 10 VistaBeam DMX Control Panel ooo W 4 Ps KE SP LINE D ADDRESS A DMX In amp DMX Out DMX IN receives DMX signals from Dimmer Board DMX OUT relays DMX signal through to other Fixtures or Instruments B Individual Lamp Fixture Switch Converts between INDIVIDUAL LAMP and FIXTURE methods of DMX control C DMX Address Sets DMX Address of Fixture D STD HO Switch STD operates lamp in standard output mode HO operates Lamps in High Output mode E REMOTE Input Jack Input for DIM 5 remote controller 11 F Power Switch Has a built in indicator light which can detect if power is present in power cord O OFF position G Manual SELECT Dial Turns lamps on and off manually without connecting DMX Cable to Fixture H END of LINE Switch Terminates DMX signal at the end of
11. st Fixture s DMX Term is set to T it will absorb all energy in the DMX line ensuring DMX signals are transmitted correctly If a signal is not terminated it is called a Reflected Wave and may create transmission errors by causing valid DMX signals to be canceled 14 Any theatrical lighting board with DMX512 protocol can be used to individually turn on off lamps in a Fixture VistaBeams can be jumpered using the IN and OUT ports As many as 100 Fixtures can be jumpered on one chain as long as the DMX cable run remains under 1000 feet or 40 x 25 DMX cables Note When operating Fixtures at great distances from the dimmer board it is recommended to use Opto Isolators to provide DMX signal amplification DMX Cables Cable must comply with EIA 485 RS485 The Fixture uses five pin XLR male and female connectors to receive DMX signals from the Dimmer Board and jumper the Fixtures in a series DMX pin out wiring follows the USITT DMX512 standard Pin 1 Shield Pin 2 Data Pin 3 Data Pin 4 Spare Pin 5 Spare Note Pin four and five in the Fixture are connected internally as Pin four to four and Pin five to five Connecting Pin four and five as the pass thru allows secondary data to be passed through for other equipment Fixture Mode Setting the unit to FIX mode allows the user to re create the Inside Out pattern of the manual switch One of the best applications for the Fixture mode is w
12. ual Remote Lamp Control plug in the accessory DIM 5 Rotating the dimmer knob turns lamps on and off in sequence DMX Operation DMX Addressing Push the tabs above or below the number window to set the address Valid addresses range from 001 to 512 The yellow light above the address block will illuminate if a DMX signal is present Tip Power is not required to set DMX addresses Therefore DMX addresses can be set for each fixture prior to hanging After the DMX address is entered the VistaBeam 600 Fixture automatically assigns 7 addresses to lamp positions 1 6 and address 7 controls the STD HO setting Note Manual lamp switching is disabled as soon as the DMX cables are applied For Manual control with DMX cables plugged in set address to 000 There is a 5 second delay when switching between DMX and Manual control NOTE If a Fixture or Ballast loses its DMX signal it will hold its last DMX command For this reason it is important to turn a Fixture or Ballast off using the DMX commands For example if you try to turn off the lights by turning off the dimmer board the lights will remember their last DMX command and stay on The Fixtures or Ballasts require a DMX Off or Black out command in order to turn off The END of LINE switch must be set to open O on Fixtures within the DMX chain Set to closed END of LINE when the Fixture is the last DMX controlled device in the chain Note When the la
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