ELAR EX TRIFLOOD User Manual
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1. LATION ARCHITECTURAL ELAR EX TRIFLOOD User Instructions eElation Architecturale 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 5 10 www elationlighting com ELAR EX TRIFLOOD Introduction Unpacking Thank you for purchasing the ELAR EX TRIFLOOD by Elation Architecturale Every ELAR EX TRIFLOOD has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping If the carton appears to be damaged carefully inspect your fixture for any damage and be sure all accessories necessary to oper ate the unit has arrived intact In the case damage has been found or parts are missing please contact our customer support number for further instructions Do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting customer support Introduction The ELAR EX TRIFLOOD is part of Elation Architec turale continuing pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures The ELAR EX TRIFLOOD is a powerful DMX intelligent RGB LED wash This wash is light weight and compact which makes it a great piece for mobile DJ s and clubs The unit has 4 operating modes Auto Run mode Program mode RGB mode and DMX Controlled This unit can be used as a stand alone unit or in a master slave configura tion Customer Support oElation provides a customer support line to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounte2. 5 Pin XLR DMX Connectors Some manufactures use 5 pin DMX 512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3 pin 5 pin DMX fixtures may be implemented in a 3 pin DMX line When inserting standard 5 pin data cables in to a 3 pin line a cable adaptor must be used these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores The chart below details a proper cable conversion 3 Pin XLR to 5 Pin XLR Conversion Conductor 3 Pin XLR Female Out 5 Pin XLR Male In Ground Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data Compliment signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Data True signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Not Used Do Not Use Not Used Do Not Use Elation Architectural www elationlighting com ELAR EX TRIFLOOD User Manual Page 6 ELAR EX TRIFLOOD Operating Instructions The ELAR WR IR translater has many differnet functions and gives you complete control of your Elation Architectural fixtures To control the your desired fixture you must aim the controller at the front of the fixture and be no more the 30 feet away BLACKOUT Pressing this button will blackout the fixture AUTO RUN This button will run an automatic program You can control the speed of the Auto Run by pressing the SPEED button first and then pressing the and buttons You can then press the FLASH button to turn on off flash strobe See FLASH below PROGRAM SELECTION This button will let you access one of the seven static color selections color changing mode or color dr
3. 1 255 0 100 2 GREEN 2 GREEN 1 255 0 100 4 255 0 100 3 BLUE 3 BLUE 1 255 0 100 1 255 0 100 ELAR EX TRIFLOOD 4 Channel DMX Values amp Functions e MASTER DIMMER 1 255 0 100 ehannel value z ED STROBING OFF oe _ 0 1 255 0 100 Sw achat GREEN 1 255 0 100 BLUE 0 T2095 100 MASTER DIMMER 1 255 0 100 1 3 4 Elation Architectural www elationlighting com ELAR EX TRIFLOOD User Manual Page 9 Elation Architectural www elationlighting com ELAR EX TRIFLOOD User Manual Page 10 ELAR EX TRIFLOOD 6 Channel DMX Values amp Functions Channel Value 3 1 255 Elation Architectural 0 15 16 255 0 15 16 31 32 47 48 63 64 79 80 95 96 111 112 127 128 135 136 143 144 151 152 159 160 167 168 175 176 183 184 191 192 199 200 207 208 215 Function RED 0 100 GREEN 0 100 BLUE 0 100 MASTER DIMMER 0 100 STROBING OFF SLOW FAST MACROS amp PROGRAMS OFF RED GREEN BLUE CYAN YELLOW PURPLE WHITE COLOR DREAMING 1 COLOR DREAMING 2 COLOR DREAMING 3 COLOR DREAMING 4 COLOR DREAMING 5 COLOR DREAMING 6 COLOR DREAMING 7 COLOR DREAMING 8 COLOR CHANGE 1 COLOR CHANGE 2 COLOR CHANGE 3 www elationlighting com ELAR EX TRIFLOOD User Manual Page 11 216 223 224 231 232 239 240 247 248 255 ELAR EX TRIFLOOD 6 Channel DMX Values amp Functions Charmel Value Functi
4. Auto Sensing Voltage This fixture contains a electronic bal last which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice Elation Architectural www elationlighting com ELAR EX TRIFLOOD User Manual Page 15 Elation Architectural A Division of the AmericanDJ Group of Companies World Headquarters 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 USA Tel 323 582 3322 Fax 323 832 9142 Web www elationlighting com E mail info elationlighting com American DJ Europe Junostraat 2 6468 EW Kerkrade Netherlands service americandj eu www americandj eu Tel 31 45 546 85 00 Fax 31 45 546 85 99
5. MX 512 protocol The ELAR EX TRIFLOOD has 4 DMX Modes The DMX address is set using the ELAR WR controller Your unit and your DMX controller require a approved DMX 512 110 Ohm Data cable for data input and data output We highly recommend the ELAR 3C 1M or ELAR 3C 5M DMX Cables These cables can be used in dry damp or wet areas in indoor or out door enviroments The rubber neoprene outer jacket is weather and ozone resistant making the cables suitable for outdoor use This cable may be purchased at almost all professional sound and lighting stores Remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split Elation Architectural www elationlighting com ELAR EX TRIFLOOD User Manual Page 5 ELAR EX TRIFLOOD Set Up Special Note Line Termination When longer runs of cable are used you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic behavior A terminator is a 110 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor which is con nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector DATA and DATA This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line Using a cable terminator ADJ part number Z DMX T will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior Termination reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems O and interference It is always advisable A 2 to connect a DMX terminal Resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between PIN 2 DMX and PIN 3 DMX of the last fixture
6. applicable law all implied warranties made by Elation Profession als in connection with this product including warranties of merchantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no war ranties whether expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitness shall apply to this product after said period has expired The consumer s and or Dealer s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above and under no circumstances shall Elation Professionals be liable for any loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use of or inability to use this product G This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elation Profession als Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published Elation Architectural www elationlighting com ELAR EX TRIFLOOD User Manual Page 14 ELAR EX TRIFLOOD Specifications Model ELAR EX TRIFLOOD SPECIFICATIONS Working Position Any safe working position Voltage 90V 240V 60 50Hz LED s 15 x 3 Watt Tri LED s Power Consumption 60W IP Rating 65 Beam Angle 40 Degrees Weight 9 5lbs 4 5Kgs Dimensions 7 0 L x 12 W x 9 5 H Colors RGB Color Mixing DMX Channels 4 DMX Modes 3 Channel Mode 4 Channel Mode 5 Channel Mode amp 6 Channel Mode Warranty 2 Year 730 days
7. ation DMX controller gives the user the freedom to create their own programs tailored to their own individual needs Note Your fixture may have different DMX modes please see the page corresponding to your fixture to understand and set the DMX Mode To set your DMX Mode please see below 1 Before connecting to an Elation DMX controller your fixture has different DMX channel modes please select your desired mode by using the DMX Mode button Set the mode before you address the fixture After you have selected your mode set the DMX address for the fixture by pressing the S button and then use the number buttons to press in your desired address See SET ADDRESS for examples 2 Now you may connect the fixture via the XLR connections to any standard Elation DMX controller Please see pages 9 12 to for a detailed descriptions of the DMX modes values and traits Note Do not connect to DMX unless you use the defaut start address of 1 e If Red LED s glow you are in DMX Mode 1 3 DMX Channels e If Green LED s glow you are in DMX Mode 2 4 DMX Channels e If Blue LED s glow you are in DMX Mode 3 5 DMX Channels e If Red amp Green LED s glow you are in DMX Mode 4 6 DMX Channels Elation Architectural www elationlighting com ELAR EX TRIFLOOD User Manual Page 8 ELAR EX TRIFLOOD 3 Channel DMX Values amp Functions ELAR EX TRIFLOOD 5 Channel DMX Values amp Functions Pomel ee ea 1 RED 1 RED 1 255 0 100
8. e Daisy Chain Units Together in DMX Mode ELAR EX TRIFLOOD Warranty Registration The ELAR EX TRIFLOOD carries a two year limited warranty Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase All returned service items whether under warranty or not must be freight pre paid and accompany a return authorization R A number The R A number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package A brief description of the problem as well as the R A number must also be written down on a piece of paper included in the shipping carton If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice You may obtain a R A number by contacting our customer support team on our customer support number All pack ages returned to the service department not displaying a R A number on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper Elation Architectural www elationlighting com ELAR EX TRIFLOOD User Manual Page 3 ELAR EX TRIFLOOD Safety Precautions e Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required volt age for your unit Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broken Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from the electrical cord This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire in case of an internal short e Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection Do not remove the cover unde
9. eam ing mode You can then press the FLASH button to turn on off flash strobe See FLASH below Press the SPEED button to adjust the color changing and dreaming speed See SPEED below FLASH This button will activate the strobe effect You can control the flash rate by pressing the and buttons Press this button again to exit strobe mode SPEED Press this button and use the amp buttons to adjust the speed of the Auto run DMX MODE This button will let you select which DMX mode you want to use Some fixtures will come with different DMX channel modes This button will switch between the different modes Please see pages 9 12 for DMX modes values and traits SOUND ACTIVE The ELAR EX TRIFLOOD does not have sound ac tive mode SLAVE This designates the fixture as a slave fixture in a master slave configuration SET ADDRESS Press this button to set the DMX address Press this button first then press the numbers to set the address Example DMX Address 1 Press S001 DMX Address 245 Press S245 R G B Press either one of these buttons and then press the Elation Architectural www elationlighting com ELAR EX TRIFLOOD User Manual Page 7 ELAR EX TRIFLOOD Operating Instructions and to adjust the brighness and Use these buttons to adjust the flash rate speed of the Auto Run and program selection DMX Control Operating through an El
10. o sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source With the electronic power supply unit you do not need to worry about wall voltage this unit can be plugged in any where DMX 512 DMX is short for Digital Multiplex This is a universal pro tocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fixture DMX data is sent as serial data that trav els from fixture to fixture via the DATA IN and DATA OUT XLR ter minals located on all DMX fixtures most controllers only have a DATA OUT terminal DMX Linking DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX compli ant To ensure proper DMX data transmission when using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible The order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing For example a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle When a fixture is assigned a DMX address of 1 the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit no matter where it is located in the DMX chain Data Cable DMX Cable Requirements For DMX Operation The ELAR EX TRIFLOOD can be controlled via D
11. on MACROS amp PROGRAMS COLOR CHANGE 4 COLOR CHANGE 5 COLOR CHANGE 6 COLOR CHANGE 7 COLOR CHANGE 8 NOTE When Channel 6 values are between 128 255 Chan nel 5 values 0 255 will control the speed of the program When Channel 6 values are between 16 127 Channel 5 values 16 255 will control strobing Elation Architectural www elationlighting com ELAR EX TRIFLOOD User Manual Page 12 ELAR EX TRIFLOOD Cleaning Due to fog residue smoke and dust cleaning the external optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light output Never open the unit This unit is sealed at the factory and designed to withstand outside elements 1 Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing 2 Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 20 days 3 Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit back in Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates i e smoke fog residue dust dew ELAR EX TRIFLOOD Listed below are a few common problems the user may encounter with solutions Trouble Shooting Unit not responding to DMX 1 Check that the DMX cables are connected properly and are wired correctly pin 3 is hot on some other DMX devices pin 2 may be hot Also check that all cables are connected to the right connectors it does matter which way the inputs and outputs are connected Unit does not re
12. r problems during your set up or initial operation You may also visit us on the web at www elationlighting com for any comments or sugges tions Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m Pacific Standard Time Voice 823 582 3322 Fax 323 832 9142 E mail support elationlighting com Warning To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit Do not attempt any repairs yourself doing so will void your manufactures war ranty In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact Elation customer support PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible Elation Architectural www elationlighting com ELAR EX TRIFLOOD User Manual Page 2 ELAR EX TRIFLOOD General Instructions To optimize the performance of this product please read these operat ing instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations of this unit These instructions contain important safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit Please keep this manual with the unit for future reference ELAR EX TRIFLOOD Features Multi Colors Tri LEDs 3 LEDs Per Lens Built in Microphone 4 Operating Modes DMX 512 protocol 4 DMX Modes 3 Channel Mode 4 Channel Mode 5 Channel amp 6 Channel Mode Dimming 0 100 in 4 Channel Mode 5 Channel Mode amp 6 Channel Mode
13. r any conditions There are no user serviceable parts inside Never open this unit it is factory sealed for a reason Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack e Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper ventilation Allow about 6 15cm between this device and a wall Do not attempt to operate this unit if it becomes damaged During long periods of non use disconnect the unit s main power Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to the point they exit from the unit e Cleaning The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer See page 13 for cleaning details e Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances inclu ding amplifiers that produce heat e The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance C The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance Elation Architectural www elationlighting com ELAR EX TRIFLOOD User Manual Page 4 ELAR EX TRIFLOOD Set Up Power Supply The Elation ELAR EX TRIFLOOD contains an elec tronic ballast which will aut
14. spond to sound 1 Quiet or high pitched sounds will not activate the unit Elation Architectural www elationlighting com ELAR EX TRIFLOOD User Manual Page 13 ELAR EX TRIFLOOD Warranty 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY A Elation Architectural hereby warrants to the original purchaser Elation Professionals products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years 730 days from the date of purchase This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America including possessions and territories It is the owner s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence at the time service is sought B For warranty service send the product only to the Elation Professionals factory All shipping charges must be pre paid If the requested repairs or service including parts replacement are within the terms of this warranty Elation Pro fessionals will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States If the entire instrument is sent it must be shipped in its original package No accessories should be shipped with the product If any accesso ries are shipped with the product Elation Professionals shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories nor for the safe return thereof C This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed if
15. the product is modified in any manner which Elation Professionals concludes after inspection affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Elation Professionals factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Elation Profes sionals if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the User Manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include mainte nance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above Ela tion Professionals will replace defective parts at its expense and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of Elation Professionals under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of Elation Professionals All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1 1990 and bear iden tifying marks to that effect E Elation Professionals reserves the right to make changes in design and or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured F No warranty whether expressed or implied is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above Except to the extent prohibited by
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