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VL2000 Wash Luminaire Users Manual - Vari-Lite

1. 07 May 03 Function DMX Channel Function DMX Channel Dimmer 1 Dimmer Pan 2 Pan 2 3 Tilt 3 Tilt 4 5 Blue 4 Blue 6 Amber 5 Amber 7 Magenta 6 Magenta 8 Color Wheel 7 Color Wheel 9 Diffusion 8 Diffusion 10 Strobe 9 Strobe 11 Control 10 Control 12 Enhanced 8 Bit E 8 Enhanced 16 Bit E 16 Default Function DMX Channel Function DMX Channel Dimmer 1 Dimmer Pan 2 Pan 2 3 Tilt 3 Tilt 4 5 Blue 4 Blue 6 Amber 5 Amber 7 Magenta 6 Magenta 8 Color Wheel 7 Color Wheel 9 Diffusion 8 Diffusion 10 Strobe 9 Strobe 11 Focus Timing 10 Focus Timing 12 Color Timing 11 Color Timing 13 Beam Timing 12 Beam Timing 14 Control 13 Control 15 02 9671 0001F DMX Mapping Color Wheel 02 9671 0001 F OPERATION DMX MAPPING Table 3 1 DMX Map For Color Wheel Value 0 DMX 0 255 Wheel Position Open Frame 1 O N Half Frame E D gt E _ N E Full Frame 2 co N A D Half Frame co Aa D wo wo 4 07 03 3 29 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 30 Table 3 1 DMX Map For
2. 2 Customer Service oe nen M tr 2 Chapter 1 Description Features CV EL VIEW rh nn in iie adum neta tpi io rai 4 Components Included Items ac rr i a mamaku mayman hice deis 5 Replacement Items Accessories eren nennen aai 5 V E2000 Wash Luminaire iiit eere ansehe en teen tete 6 E ED Indic tors yn p ea A A ignis 7 Chapter 2 Installation Power and Data Cabling Requirements POWER ee ere e iE e Leser itae i UD e 10 Current vs m e ee o ecd 11 Data Cables ca ha de tetto 12 Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers 13 Male Termination Connector ss 14 Loopback Connector ee REGIS nine 14 Installation Procedures Installing Lampen a E oe 15 Hanging the Luminaire er keinen einen 16 Floor Mounting the Luminaire 19 Connecting Data and Power ss 19 Powering Up Power Up Procedure dett A tb endete 20 Align T amp for Flat Field nn nine 21 Sett DMX Mod uapa rnt dee e rite de P ete P derer a rt 22 Addressing Program Starting Address nee ue arts e klare 23 Program Starting Address Without Calibrating
3. 3 Cora Prat Smering if ban Vr heben you of I Al A ads the Conrad pocas rl VLD oven ne Will show current 1 rest les T LLC sedi Burr 3 ech Kona rer progress of download Figure 3 4 Download Interface Window Step 8 Download will proceed One of the following will occur Correct 7 gt Luminaire s green Rx LED will blink rapidly and its menu will display number of blocks received this number will vary depending on software version being downloaded This indicates that data is being sent from PC to luminaire However if display does not show blocks as they are received this indicates that the version being downloaded matches the one already installed or that the luminaire type does not match Trouble If luminaire s green Rx LED does not blink rapidly and its menu does not display blocks this indicates that no data is being received Check cable connections port selection etc and try again Step 9 Click Close to exit 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 48 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F OPERATION UPDATING SOFTWARE 3 Verify software version at luminaire Step 1 At Menu Display press Menu
4. value FTim value Clim value BTim value Cue FLTM value I Stor cXX cue Mod cXX cue I Del cXX cue Pcue cXX cue PSEQ Enter start sexx Menu stop DSEQ OK SEQ ISEQ __ Auto OFF ON Move Dis Test V Enab ALL ALL1 ALL2 PT1 PT2 P1 P2 P3 T1 T2 T3 L Dimm Dim 1 Dim2 Dim3 Strb t CWhl CW1 CW2 CW3 Blue BI 1 BI 2 BI 3 Ambr Amb1 Amb2 Amb3 MAG MAG1 MAG2 MAG3 CMix MiX1 MiX2 MiX3 DIFF DiF1 DiF2 DiF3 I LAMP RTST Ener Pan value Tilt value Sens Pan STST Tilt STST Dimm STST CWhl STST r Blue STST Ambr STST MAG STST DISP Lights all segments 02 9671 0001 F Menu System Functions MENU SYSTEM MAPPING Table 4 1 Menu System Functions 4 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel Addr DMX DMX Address XXX Address value Address VIRT Virtuoso Address XXXX Address value CFG LAMP Lamp Options POWR Lamp Power ON default System FF Configuration 9 P UP Lamp Power up State L ON Lamp On default LOFF Lamp Off C ON On after Calibration LHrs Lamp Hours Used XXXX Cumulative of Operation Hours Not editable Strk of Lamp Strikes XXXX of Strikes not editable RHrs Reset Lamp Hour and Lamp Stri
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6. 221 87 222 223 88 224 225 Spin M CCW 226 89 227 228 229 90 230 231 91 232 233 Spin S CCW 234 Stop 92 235 Stop 236 Stop 93 237 Spin S CW 238 239 94 240 241 95 242 243 244 96 245 246 Spin M CW 07 May 03 02 9671 0001F OPERATION DMX MAPPING 3 Table 3 1 DMX Map For Color Wheel Continued Value DMX 0 255 Wheel Position 97 247 248 249 98 250 251 99 252 253 254 100 255 Spin F CW 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 35 VARIX amp LITE 20007 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Beam Control Strobe Table 3 2 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 Color Control Table 3 3 DMX Map For Blue Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Open 100 255 Closed or Full Table 3 4 DMX Map For Amber Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Open 100 255 Closed or Full Table 3 5 DMX Map For Magenta Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Open 100 255 Closed or Full 07 May 03 02 9671 0001F 36 OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 Luminaire Timing Luminaire Timing Channel Information Timing channel control
7. DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTEGER CONTRE LES ACCIDENTS POUVANT ENTRAINER 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 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 Silalampe a t touch e avec des mains nues la nettoyer avec de l alcool d natur et l essuyer avec un chiffon non pelucheux avant d installer ou de brancher le luminaire 7 Silalampe a t endommag e ou a une d formation thermique elle doit tre remplac e AVERTISSEMENT INTERF RENCE RF 1 Cet appareil est de Classe A Dans un environnement domestique cet appareil peut causer des interf rences radio et si c est le cas l utilisateur peut avoir prendre des mesu
8. Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Fixt appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until Ver appears Press Enter The first half of the version date will be displayed as MM DD YY month day year For example 07 21 02 July 21 2002 Press Up Down arrows to display second half of version date The second half of the version date will be displayed as XXX time in 6 minute intervals For example 36 0 36 minutes 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 19 however a maximum of 32 luminaires can be updated at once The transfer process can be used to download an earlier or later version of the Luminaire Software to other connected luminaires 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 12 Loopback and termination connectors are used in this process Refer to Male Termination Connector on page 14 for more information regarding the construction of these connectors Transfer Procedure This procedure is used to transfer software versions between luminai
9. Wash Luminaire Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you to get the most out of your product Q WARNING It is important to read ALL accompanying safety and installation instructions to avoid damage to the product and potential injury to yourself or others This manual covers the following models Model Part Number Source VL2000TM Wash Luminaire 20 9671 0001 Arc Additional Documentation A service manual for extended maintenance of the VL2000 wash luminaire is available in both printed and electronic PDF formats VL2000 Wash Luminaire Service Manual 02 9671 0010 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 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 DMX512 is included USITT Inc 10 West 19th St Suite 5A New York NY 10011 4206 USA Tel 212 924 9088 Fax 212 924 9343 www usitt org 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 1 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USE
10. 56 Men System Functions e ee e tee a al 57 Functiori Defimitlons e p een Ie e TIR Pe Te Eg eg 61 Cues and Sequences CDV EVIE Woe P 65 SOTIN E ea EE 65 Playback en CE Tq E 65 Hardware Requirements a uuu e c eee sis in 65 Cue Operations n nete eio eene eR Hero ee Uc Hebe eb ey ie e dta 66 Self Tests Running Parameter Tests cuina diia 69 Diasn stic Tests nennen ee 71 xiv 07 May 03 02 9671 0001F TABLE OF CONTENTS Appendix A Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages niente P ee rere o eeu Ht e as kiasi 82 Troubleshooting Guide edad dn pets 83 Routine Maintenance Lamp Replacement dnte RW dede m re edt 87 Color Filter Replacement Ie Ra ek iaa 89 Cleaning Optical Lenses and Filters 91 Appendix B Technical Specifications Mechanical tune e ana rt 93 Optical ions DC Hor eee sta ii 93 Operation alicantina ee Uo e eee 94 PHOLOME UIC a n EN iin ORG 94 02 9671 0001 F 07 03 XV VARIX amp LITE 20007 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes xvi 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS MANUAL Introduction About This Manual This manual provides necessary information regarding safety installation operation and routine maintenance for the VL2000
11. Enter to start Menu to stop To change the follow time in a sequence The follow time is stored for each cue individually Step 1 Select cue to be changed from PCue Step 2 Goto Mod to modify active cue and press Enter to save the change Step 3 Set FLTM Follow Time to desired value refer to Set follow time between cues on page 66 To delete a sequence and all cues Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Cue appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until DSEQ appears Press Enter 4 Step 4 OK prompt will appear Press Enter to delete stored sequence 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 67 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 68 Choose Sequence Mode MSEQ will replay the cues from the master luminaire ISEQ will play the cues from each individual luminaire if any In ISEQ if the number of cues is different it will only play as many as each luminaire has stored The follow time is taken from the master luminaire Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Cue appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until SEQ appears Press Enter 4 Press Up Down arrows to toggle between ISEQ and MSEQ Press Enter to select mode Step To make a sequence AutoPlay at power up Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Cue appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows u
12. Magenta power not connected motor not moving Connect Magenta motor power at motor Magenta sensor not connected Connect Magenta sensor Magenta movement restricted or impeded Remove obstruction Magenta sensor is faulty Replace color sensor assembly Aux Board 1 is faulty Replace aux board B1M1 MAG SAct Aux Board 1 Motor 1 Magenta Sensor Always Active Magenta power not connected and Magenta aligned with sensor Connect Magenta power at motor 1 2 Dimm NoSn Aux Board 1 Motor 2 Dimmer Sensor Not Found Dimmer power not connected motor not moving Connect dimmer power at motor Dimmer sensor not connected Connect dimmer sensor Dimmer movement restricted or impeded Remove obstruction Dimmer sensor is faulty Replace dimmer sensor assembly Aux Board 1 is faulty Replace aux board 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 83 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 84 Table A 2 Troubleshooting Guide Continued Error Display Description Possible Cause and Remedy BiM2 Aux Board 1 Motor 2 Dimmer power not connected and Dimm Dimmer dimmer aligned with sensor SAct Sensor Always Active Connect dimmer power at motor Dimmer blade not installed on motor shaft Install dimmer blade on motor shaft B1M3 Aux Board 1 Motor 3 Color Wheel power not connected CWhl Color Wheel motor not moving NoSn Sensor Not Found Connect
13. VL2000 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 M and the individual product designations VL3000 Series 1000 Series 2000 Series 3000 DICHROXTUNE VARIXIMAGE and the Vari Lite Asterisk are also trademarks owned by Genlyte Thomas Group LLC VARIXLITEO 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 693 691 683 695 667 109 649 264 646 588 586 095 576 400 546 433 Australia Design Patents No 128 796 128 795 Canada Patents No 2 070 670 2 050 375 1 270 675 1 259 058 1 181 795 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 0 248 974 0
14. Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Cue appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until Del appears Press Enter The last cue number stored will be displayed and only the last cue will be deleted Step 4 Press Enter to delete cue There is no undo function To play a cue Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Cue appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until PCue appears Press Enter This allows the stored cues to be selected by using Up Down arrows and then played by pressing Enter If there are no stored cues will be displayed If there is one or more cues xx will be displayed where xx is the number from 1 to 99 Only cues in one luminaire will play To edit or modify a cue Step 1 Recall cue to be changed from PCue Step 2 Change luminaire data to desired levels using Man Manual Command functions Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until Cue appears Press Enter 4 Press Up Down arrows until Mod appears Press Enter The number displayed is the same as the selected cue Step Step 5 Press Enter and changes will be saved To play cues as a sequence Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Cue appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until PSEQ appears Press Enter and the sequence will play The active cue will be shown in the display
15. Up Down arrows until CFG Configuration appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to access DisP Display Press Enter 4 Press Up Down arrows to select either 30s 30 sec 5M 5 minutes 10M 10 minutes or ON on indefinitely Press Enter to set Step Decimal Placement A decimal to the right of a menu display readout can indicate two things Virtuoso address for example XXXX One of two pages for example the eight digit luminaire ID number page 1 XXXX and page 2 XXXX Decimal Indicator Figure 4 3 Decimal Indicator Location Display Test The Display Test will display every character on the menu display to check for missing characters The following procedure is used to test the display Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down until Test appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down until DISP appears Press Enter All segments in the alpha numeric display should be lit M M M M Figure 4 4 Display TestMapping 07 May 03 02 9671 0001F MENU SYSTEM OPERATION 4 Shortcuts 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 St
16. n de otro tipo de l mpara puede ser peligroso 2 Las luminarias se pueden instalar en cualquier tipo de superficie siempre que se sigan las instrucciones de instalaci n Vea las instrucciones detalladas en este manual 3 Tome nota de los requerimientos de distancia de materiales combustibles u objetos iluminados para las luminarias VARIXLITE ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCI N CONTINUA CONTRA CHOQUE ELECTRICO 1 Las luminarias 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 LITEO 3 El servicio debe ser realizado solamente por personal calificado 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 ix VARIX amp LITE 20007 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCI N CONTINUA CONTRA LA EXPOSICION EXCESIVA DE RADIACI N ULTRA VIOLETA 1 Muchas luminarias usan un tipo de l mpara que produce radiaci n UV NO mire directamente a la l mpara 2 Es peligroso operar luminarias sin lentes o protectores Debe cambiar los protectores lentes o pantallas ultravioletas si se aprecia que han sido da adas y que su efectividad pudiera estar deteriorada Por ejemplo si tuvieran rajaduras o raspaduras profundas ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCI N CONTRA LESIONES DE PERSONAS 1 Las superficies exteriores de las luminarias est
17. 0 170 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 190 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 220 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 200 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 205 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 4 Mix1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 0 255 0 0 0 4 MiX2 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 255 0 0 4 5 4 5 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 0 255 0 4 5 4 5 78 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F MENU SYSTEM SELF TESTS 4 Table 4 3 Diagnotic DMX Values Continued Test Parameters Name Span Tilt Dim Diff CWhl Blue Ambr MAG Stro timeltotal time Mix3 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 255 255 0 0 0 7 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 190 200 0 0 0 7 45167 27000 0 0 0 200 170 150 0 0 0 7 45167 27000 0 0 0 150 175 175 0 0 0 7 45167 27000 0 0 0 175 150 170 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 170 200 190 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 190 0 50 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 50 205 220 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 220 200 200 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 200 220 205 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 205 50 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 100 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 100 255 120 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 120 100 255 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 120 100 0 0 0 4 DiF1 45167 27000 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 DiF2 45167 27000 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 6 5 6 5 45167 2700
18. 129 51 130 131 132 52 133 134 Half Frame 53 135 136 137 54 138 139 55 140 141 142 56 143 144 Full Frame 9 57 145 146 147 58 148 149 59 150 151 152 Half Frame 60 153 154 155 61 156 157 62 158 159 160 63 161 162 Full Frame 10 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F OPERATION DMX MAPPING 3 Table 3 1 DMX Map For Color Wheel Continued Value DMX 0 255 Wheel Position 64 163 164 165 65 166 167 66 168 169 170 Half Frame 67 171 172 68 173 174 175 69 176 177 178 70 179 180 Full Frame 11 71 181 182 183 72 184 185 73 186 187 188 Half Frame 74 189 190 75 191 192 193 76 194 195 77 196 197 Full Frame 12 198 78 199 200 79 201 202 203 80 204 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 33 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 34 Table 3 1 DMX Map For Color Wheel Continued Value DMX 0 255 205 Wheel Position 206 Half Frame 81 207 208 82 209 210 211 83 212 213 84 214 215 216 Spin F CCW 85 217 218 86 219 220
19. 192 882 0 140 994 0 060 068 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 32 79 888 1 32 74 291 6 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 Hong Kong Patents No 965 1990 285 1987 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 1 723 825 1 683 007 1 533 011 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 Singapore Patents No 663 90 134 87 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 VL2000 Wash Luminaire User s Manual The information furnished in this manual is
20. 89696 2 100 PTFE 22 High Temp Ple 200 num cable 89729 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp Ple 200 num cable 89855 2 100 PTFE 22 High Temp Ple 200 num cable 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 105 thane Portable PC224T 2 110 PVC 22 UL2464 105 PC226T 3 110 PVC 22 UL2464 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 Characteristic Impedance 13 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 14 Male Termination Connector A male XLR termination connector is required at the last luminaire or far end of the line to prevent signal reflections Signal reflections may cancel out the signal at certain line lengths resulting in errors The 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 Two 1 4W 5 120 ohm resistors 1 5 2 4 3 Solder resistors across pins 2 amp 3 and 4 amp 5 Note A male termination connector is available as an accessory from Vari Lite See Replacement Items Accessories on page 5 Loopback Connector When transferring software versions from luminaire to luminaire a loopback connector is required at the first luminaire in the data link To construct your own connector you will need the following com
21. Color Wheel Continued Value 14 DMX 0 255 36 Wheel Position Full Frame 3 37 15 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Half Frame 45 46 47 48 49 50 20 51 52 53 21 54 Full Frame 4 55 22 56 57 58 23 59 60 24 61 62 Half Frame 63 25 64 65 26 66 67 68 27 69 70 28 71 72 Full Frame 5 73 29 74 75 30 76 77 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F OPERATION DMX MAPPING 3 Table 3 1 DMX Map For Color Wheel Continued Value DMX 0 255 Wheel Position 78 31 79 80 Half Frame 81 32 82 83 33 84 85 86 34 87 88 35 89 90 Full Frame 6 91 36 92 93 37 94 96 38 97 98 Half Frame 39 99 100 101 40 102 103 104 41 105 106 42 107 108 Full Frame 7 109 43 110 111 44 112 113 114 45 115 116 Half Frame 46 117 118 119 47 120 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 31 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 32 Table 3 1 DMX Map For Color Wheel Continued Value DMX 0 255 121 Wheel Position 48 122 123 124 49 125 126 Full Frame 8 127 50 128
22. Magenta color mixing disks and not the fixed color wheel The diagnostic tests for the color mixing mechanism will behave differently depending on the snap setting This has been done so that differences in the snap setting will be evident when checking a group of luminaires These differences can be seen is tests BI 3 Amb3 MAG3 and See Diagnostic Tests on page 71 for more information 26 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F OPERATION COLOR CONTROL 3 Color Wheel The color wheel is capable of rapid and timed changes as well as half and full frame positions The color wheel has 12 positions one being open It offers partial frame control and various spin rates in either direction The following illustration shows the standard color configuration Color Wheel Light Red Blue Yellow LightBlue Pink Behind plate x Color Bulkhead Color Mixing Mechanism UV Orange Amber Lavender Magenta Green Figure 3 2 Standard Color Configuration 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 27 VARIKLITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL DMX Modes 8 Bit and 16 Bit Modes These tables assume a DMX start address of 1 When a different starting address is used this address becomes channel 1 function and other functions follow in sequence Standard 8 Bit 8 Standard 16 Bit 16 28
23. amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 4 3 Diagnotic DMX Values Continued Test Parameters NAME Span Tilt Dim Diff CWhl Blue Ambr MAG Strb timeltotal time P3 33511 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 22227 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 35511 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 22227 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 44423 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 39401 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 44423 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 34901 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 65535 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 T1 45167 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 45167 65535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 T2 45167 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 9 45167 65535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 9 45167 32767 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 011 2 45167 11207 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 4487 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 11207 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 4487 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 64555 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 45167 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 45167 47677 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 65535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Dim1 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Dim2 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 5 6 5 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 5 6 5 74 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 MENU SYSTEM SELF TESTS 4 Table 4 3 Diagnotic DMX Values Continued Test Para
24. be set to start automatically after power up by setting the Auto AutoPlay feature to ON Note Up to 32 luminaires can be linked together to run a sequence if they are data linked together Refer to Connecting Data and Power on page 19 Hardware Requirements Data cables used in the multi luminaire playback feature 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 12 Loopback and termination connectors are used in this process Refer to page 14 for more information regarding the construction of these connectors 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 65 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 66 Cue Operations The following section provides instructions for performing cue sequence and playback operations Note The Mod Del PCue PSEQ commands will all display C or Sc if no cues have been stored Note After 10 seconds of inactivity at the display it will change to the default state showing the address To use the menus The data stored by the luminaire is last takes precedence This means the last command received by the luminaire will be the basis of the to be stored To clear all input data and timing values from previous tests or cues cycle power to the luminaire with DMX data cables disconnected This will reset parameter s data and timing values to defaults Set pos
25. can be damaged when inserted through reflector if not parallel to guide rods Step 6 Align guide rods in guide holes and slide backcap into head assembly Re tighten captive knob Note After installing a new lamp it is necessary to adjust the beam for optimum performance This procedure is covered in Powering Up on page 20 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 15 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Hanging the Luminaire The VL2000 wash 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 D Mega Claw Truss Hook not provided Bracket 4 N nr Example Truss IDG Hook Installation gt Truss Hook Hardware not provided ZN Figure 2 4 Installing Truss Hooks Note
26. 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 mpara 2 La posici n de encendido es universal 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F FOREWORD REIMS SHETA 7 Sg L ERARIO R CON OMS RUE 07 SA Lost IN ER Bice tdo A ea ARRE oa AED Rem AE UV ROC SE HE AS Er Po AA AMI EL FORMS BRAC TE v EE 2 Jk LEE ab gy p l VARIRLITER MIERA E gt gt Z mesa EMBA lt Fin MOSSOS Y seh 135 2 MRR ATO TORTERRA Zi pim ik Er sa fr amp denn LEX F 34 Mea ACA Ce lt El 4 VARDBELITEE MRSA E AR ER FE L Xi Kab FE Le F 1 VARI LITE jd 2 CRM 3 AE MARA gt et 2 VARI LITE RHEA IS C FA 1 RL WeeRBRORSBIOAIATOIOILCCERRM 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 xi VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL ee MAO UV Pec bainn
27. parts in bubble wrap or specialty packing material if required before shipping 5 Fill in the form below and pack in box with parts 6 Return parts and form to the following address Vari Lite RMA 10911 Petal St Dallas TX 75238 RMA Number Customer Name Fixture Serial Number Equipment Type Assembly Project Symptoms Suspected Fault Comments For Office Use Only Technician Date Reported Repaired Logged Repairs Completed
28. special focus requirements InvT Invert Tilt Reverses tilt action for special focus requirements ISEQ Individual A sequence playback mode which will play the cues from each Sequence individual luminaire if any In ISEQ if the number of cues is dif ferent it will only play as many as each luminaire has stored The follow time 15 taken from the master luminaire ITim Intensity Time Accepts timing value for intensity fade time LON Lamp is On Configures arc luminaire so that lamp will strike upon power up LAMP Lamp Accesses lamp power up options and information CFG and sets beam for lamp alignment adjustment TEST LHrs Lamp Hours Displays total number of lamp operating hours Lid Luminaire ID Displays unique ID number for the luminaire which is used by Vir tuoso consoles to identify the unit in two pages 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F MENU SYSTEM MAPPING Table 4 2 Menu Function Definitions Continued Display Definition Purpose LOFF Lamp is Off Configures arc luminaire so that lamp will await manual command before striking MAG Magenta Specifies manual control of Magenta Man or test Magenta func tions Test Man Manual Com Accesses functions for controlling luminaire mechanisms and tim mands ing by entry of an absolute data value Mod Modify Cue Accepts cue number of cue to modify from cue list MODE DMX Mode Accesses functio
29. the Luminalire 23 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 xiii VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Chapter 3 Operation Color Control Color eru ee ien 26 Snap Colors 3 5i eom Pr fin a ee ee d Ug o HI 26 Color Wheeler doe 27 DMX Modes 8 Bit and 16 Bit Modes ae en en anne are 28 DMX Mapping Color Wheel sasa gd n mele taie 29 Beam en Aet tute ever E E er 36 SHOPS ete Hr e OUR Heime pp te hus e go pero vais 36 Color Control MEET 36 Luminaire Timing Luminaire Timing Channel Information 37 Control Channel Functionare sneonen ete nel een entente 45 Updating Software Reprogramming Luminaires a ss 46 Components OVer views gg ation 46 Reprogramming Procedure 47 Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire eese 49 Chapter 4 Menu System Operation What Is the Menu System u iia 52 Controls Operation dires nent Uere an 52 Display Onentation c eet are en 53 Default State tease E e eH PER PUE desde 54 Decimal Placement HIR RH metet eere sisti en 54 Display Testa a una n a mn muu Sawn doen 54 i a a S hash maiya EDI Ta 55 Mapping Menu System OVervIew zeit ee RO EUR e
30. the protection requirements of council directives 73 23 EEC LVD and 89 336 EEC EMC 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F FOREWORD Safety Notice It is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in this manual and any accompanying documentation before installing and operating the products described herein Heed all cautions and warnings during installation and use of this product Safety symbols used throughout this manual are as follows A CAUTION advising of potential damage to product 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 BE FOUND BELOW WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE 1 VARI LITE luminaires have been designed for use with specific lamp types The VL2000 wash luminaire requires a certain Philips or Osram HID 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 VARI LITE luminaires are designed for dry locations only Exposure to rain or moisture may damage luminaire 2 Disconne
31. to set mode Note See DMX Modes on page 28 for more information Note Which mode is used may also be determined by the profile available in the DMX control console For best control response smoothest movement and transitions the 16 bit Enhanced mode is recommended The 8 bit modes are supported for older style consoles with a limited number of DMX channels available and if profiles are not supported The 16 bit mode is supported for DMX consoles that do not provide access to the timing channels through either their architecture or their profiles For more information see Luminaire Timing Channel Information on page 37 22 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F INSTALLATION ADDRESSING Addressing Program Starting Address The address setting for DMX console or Virtuoso console controlled systems is entered using the Menu Display Refer to Menu System chapter on page 51 for detailed instructions The luminaire retains the DMX and Virtuoso addresses that are stored even if power is removed Note Refer to your console operating instructions for specific information regarding its addressing requirements Program a DMX or Virtuoso starting address Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until ADDR Address appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to access DMX DMX console control or VIRT Virtuoso protocol Press Enter Step 4 Press Up Down arrows to enter starting addres
32. touched with bare hands clean lamp with denatured alcohol and wipe with lint free cloth before installing or powering up the luminaire 7 The lamp shall be changed if it has become damaged or thermally deformed WARNING RF INTERFERENCE 1 This 15 a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference 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 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F 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 A VORSICHT weist auf m glichen Produktschaden hin A 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 HINWE
33. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 5 6 5 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 79 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Test Name DiF3 Table 4 3 Diagnotic DMX Values Continued Parameters Pan Tilt Dim Diff CWhl Blue Ambr Strb time total time 45167 27000 0 245 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 45167 27000 0 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 45167 27000 0 245 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 45167 27000 0 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 45167 27000 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 45167 27000 0 128 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 45167 27000 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 45167 27000 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 45167 27000 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 45167 27000 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 80 Pan and Tilt values are 16 bit DMX and will be different from the values in the Man control display Color tests will function differently when the Snap function is enabled For more information on Snap see Snap Colors on page 26 07 May 03 02 9671 0001F APPENDIX ANZ AN Troubleshooting and Maintenance This appendix provides instructions for troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance which may be necessary during the life of the luminaire Troubleshooting Routine Maintenance WARNING All maintenance procedures are to be performed with power removed from the luminaire Never open removable cover while lamp is in operation 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 81 VARIKLITE VL2000 WASH LU
34. 000 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 4 Ambi 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Amb2 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 255 0 0 4 5 4 5 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 4 5 Amb3 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 200 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 150 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 175 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 170 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 190 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 220 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 200 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 205 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 4 MAG1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 MAG2 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 255 0 4 5 4 5 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 4 5 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 77 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 4 3 Diagnotic DMX Values Continued Test Parameters Name han Tilt Dim Diff CWhl Blue Ambr MAG Stro timeltotal time MAG3 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 200 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 150 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 175 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0
35. 2M2 Ambr NoSn Aux Board 2 Motor 2 Amber Sensor Not Found B2M2 Ambr SAct Aux Board 2 Motor 2 Amber Sensor Always Active BRD1 NO COMM Aux Board 1 Communication Failure BRD2 NO COMM Aux Board 2 Communication Failure HEAD OVER TEMP Head Over Temperature LAMP STRK FAIL Lamp Strike Failure PAN ENCR FAIL Pan Encoder Failure PAN NO SENS Pan Sensor Not Found PAN SENS ACTV Pan Sensor Always Active SRCH FOR BRD1 Attempting to communicate with Board 1 SRCH FOR BRD2 Attempting to communicate with Board 2 TILT ENCR FAIL Tilt Encoder Failure TILT NO SENS Tilt Sensor Not Found TILT SENS ACTV Tilt Sensor Always Active WAIT Retrieving Current Status WRNG SW PROG Wrong Software Program 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F 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 CAUTION Some troubleshooting is included for reference only Performing remedies marked by gray areas will void product warranty Refer to the Vari Lite Limited Warranty card included with the product Table A 2 Troubleshooting Guide Error Display Description Possible Cause and Remedy B1M1 MAG NoSn Aux Board 1 Motor 1 Magenta Sensor Not Found
36. 45167 27000 255 128 161 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 255 255 179 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 255 255 53 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 255 128 143 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 255 128 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 255 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 255 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 255 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 1 72 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 MENU SYSTEM SELF TESTS 4 Table 4 3 Diagnotic DMX Values Continued Test Parameters Mame Span Tilt Dim Diff CWhl Blue MAG Stro timeltotal time ALL2 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 1 cont 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 0 255 0 0 1 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 1 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 0 255 0 0 1 45167 27000 255 200 0 255 0 0 0 4 4 Col only 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 255 0 0 4 4 Col only 45167 27000 255 150 0 0 0 255 0 4 4 Col only 45167 27000 35 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 1 65 45167 27000 255 0 161 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 35 0 216 0 0 0 0 0 1 89 45167 27000 255 0 7 0 255 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 65535 65535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 PT2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 11 65535 65535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 11 P 1 0 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 65535 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 P 2 0 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 11 65535 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 11 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 73 VARIX
37. 5 9 18 46 9 2 47 9 4 19 48 9 6 49 9 8 50 10 20 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 07 May 03 3 39 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 40 Table 3 7 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds 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 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 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F 02 9671 0001 F OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING Table 3 7 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds 43 110 33 111 34 44 112 34 113 34 114 35 45 115 35 116 36 46 117 36 118 36 119 37 47 120 37 121 38 48 122 38 123 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 48 58 148 48 14
38. 9 49 59 150 49 151 49 07 May 03 3 41 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 42 Table 3 7 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds 152 50 60 153 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 54 165 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 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F 02 9671 0001 F OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING Table 3 7 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds 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 81 206 130 207 130 208 140 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 07 May 03 3 43 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMI
39. Color Wheel power at motor Color Wheel sensor not connected Connect Color Wheel sensor Color Wheel movement restricted or impeded Remove obstruction Color Wheel sensor is faulty Replace Color Wheel sensor assembly Aux Board 1 is faulty Replace aux board B1M3 Aux Board 1 Motor 3 Color Wheel power not connected and CWhl Color Wheel Color Wheel aligned with sensor SAct Sensor Always Active Connect Color Wheel power at motor Color Wheel not installed on motor shaft Install Color Wheel on motor shaft B2M1 Aux Board 2 Motor 1 Blue power not connected motor not Blue Blue moving NoSn Sensor Not Found Connect Blue power at motor Blue sensor not connected Connect color sensor Blue movement restricted or impeded Remove obstruction Blue sensor is faulty Replace Blue sensor assembly Aux Board 2 is faulty Replace aux board B2M1 Aux Board 2 Motor 1 Blue power not connected and Blue Blue Blue aligned with sensor SAct Sensor Always Active Connect Blue power at motor B2M2 Aux Board 2 Motor 2 Amber power not connected motor not Ambr Amber moving NoSn Sensor Not Found Connect Amber power at motor Amber sensor not connected Connect Amber sensor Amber movement restricted or impeded Remove obstruction Amber sensor is faulty Replace color sensor assembly Aux Board 2 is faulty Replace aux board 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F 02 9671 0001 F TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A Table A 2 Tr
40. DISP Display X X X X Ingites all 14 segments of each of the 4 characters and all 4 decimal points 60 Refer to Diagnostic Tests on page 71 for more information 07 May 03 02 9671 0001F MENU SYSTEM MAPPING Function Definitions 4 Each menu item is listed in the first column by its display abbreviation The abbreviations appear in alphabetical order Table 4 2 Menu Function Definitions Display Definition Purpose Display Orientation Shows upside down orientation for hanging luminaires 11 Display Orientation Shows upright orientation 8 Standard 8 bit Configures luminaire for operation in standard DMX 8 bit mode 16 Standard 16 bit Configures luminaire for operation in standard DMX 16 bit mode 10M 10 Minutes Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 10 minutes of non use 305 30 Seconds Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 30 seconds of non use 5M 5 Minutes Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 5 minutes of non use Addr Address Accesses functions for setting luminaire starting address in either Virtuoso VIRT or DMX DMX controlled systems ALL All Motors Tests all internal motors Ambr Amber Specifies Amber for manual control Man or test Amber functions Test Auto Auto Detect or Automatically detects required Menu Display orientation when Auto Playback selected DDir or initia
41. HEITEN VON BOGENLAMPEN 1 Bogenlampen ben tigen eine gewisse Zeitdauer um nach einem Stromausfall oder einem Spannungsgef lle wieder aufzuleuchten In einigen F llen wird die Lampe nach Abk hlung automatisch wieder aufleuchten je nach der Systemkonfigurationseinstellung des Lampenein schaltungsstatus 2 Die Brennposition ist Universal vi 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F 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 ATTENTION Ce symbole annonce que l appareil risque d tre endommag A AVERTISSEMENT Ce symbole annonce qu il y a risque d accident grave ou 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 ENTRAINER DES BLESSURES AVERTISSEMENT DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTEGER CONTRE LES INCENDIES 1 Les luminaires ont t con us pour tre utilis s uniquement avec certaines type de lampes V rifier le ty
42. ISE ZUM FEUERSCHUTZ 1 VAREKLITEG Scheinwerfer sind ausschlie lich f r den Einsatz mit bestimmten Lampentyps Achten Sie auf den Lampentyp Philips or Osram HID lamp bevor Sie die jeweiligen Lampen ersetzen Die Installation eines anderen Lampentyps kann gef hrlich sein 2 Scheinwerfer k nnen auf jeder beliebigen Oberfl che montiert werden solange Sie die Montageanweisungen befolgen Detaillierte Hinweise finden Sie in diesem Handbuch 3 Beachten Sie die Einhaltung des erforderlichen Sicherheitsabstandes der VARIXLITE Scheinwerfer von brennbarem Material oder beleuchteten Objekten WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ELEKTROSCHOCK 1 VARI LITE Scheinwerfer eignen sich ausschlie lich f r trockene Standorte Regen oder Feuchtigkeit k nnen die Scheinwerfer besch digen 2 Unterbrechen Sie die Stromzufuhr bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an VARI LITE Ger ten beginnen 3 Die Ger te sollten nur von qualifiziertem Personal gewartet werden 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN UBERHOHTE UV STRAHLUNG 1 Viele VARI LITE Scheinwerfer verwenden die Lampentyp der UV Strahlen abgibt SCHAUEN SIE NICHT direkt in die Lampe 2 Es ist gef hrlich Leuchten ohne Linsen oder Blenden zu bedienen Blenden Linsen oder Ultraviolettschirme m ssen ausgetauscht werden sofern deren Schutzwirkung durch sichtbare Besch digung z Spr nge oder Schramme
43. Indicates that a system mechanism test is in progress SAVE Save Saving cue data ScXX Sequence Data Sequence playing cue number where XX defines cue number Sens Sensors Accesses sensor choices for diagnostic testing 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 4 63 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 64 Table 4 2 Menu Function Definitions Continued Display Definition Purpose SEQ Sequence Play Sets sequence playback mode to Individual plays cues from each back luminaire or Master all luminaires play same cue SNAP Snap Enables disables the colors Blue Amber or Magenta taking the shortest distance from one color to the next STAT Status Error Dis Allows scrolling through error list or displays OK if no errors play Stor Store Cue Stores cue by number Cue number stored is dependent on next cue ID in cue list since this field is not editable Sirb Strobe Specifies strobe function for manual control Sirk Strike Displays total number of lamp strikes STST Sensor Test Indicates that a system sensor test is in progress SWAP Swap Swaps pan and tilt functions for special focus requirements such as moving mirror mechanisms Test System Tests Accesses diagnostic tests for internal mechanisms Tilt Tilt Specifies tilt function for manual control Man or tilt encoder for testing Test Time Timing Data Allows manual setting of timing values for dimmer intensity focus colo
44. MINAIRE USER S MANUAL Troubleshooting 82 Error Messages If a problem occurs during luminaire calibration at the end of the calibration sequence the Menu Display will cycle through any applicable error message s one a time until the end of the list is reached To review the error messages again it will be necessary to access them using the Status function Refer to next page for a list of possible causes and remedies associated with messages To access error messages Step Step 2 Step 3 1 Press Menu Press Up Down arrows until Fixt Fixture appears Press Enter any error messages or display OK if no errors Display OK Table A 1 Error Messages Message No Errors Found Press Up Down arrows to access STAT Press Enter Display will now scroll through B1M1 MAG NoSn Aux Board 1 Motor 1 Magenta Sensor Not Found B1M1 MAG SAct Aux Board 1 Motor 1 Magenta Sensor Always Active B1M2 Dimm NoSn Aux Board 1 Motor 2 Dimmer Sensor Not Found B1M2 Dimm SAct Aux Board 1 Motor 2 Dimmer Sensor Always Active B1M3 CWhl NoSn Aux Board 1 Motor 3 Color Wheel Sensor Not Found B1M3 CWhl SAct Aux Board 1 Motor 3 Color Wheel Sensor Always Active B2M1 Blue NoSn Aux Board 2 Motor 1 Blue Sensor Not Found B2M1 Blue SAct Aux Board 2 Motor 1 Blue Sensor Always Active B
45. Menu Display feature Operation Mapping Cues and Sequences Self Tests 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 51 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Operation What Is the Menu System 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 r Menu Display Da VARBELITE Figure 4 1 Menu Display Location The menu system has seven main functions which are referred to as 1st level Within these main functions there can be up to four additional sub functions levels 2 thru 5 making five total levels 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 A Up arrow Scrolls menu options upward or increases current data value Down arrow Scrolls menu options downward or decreases current data value Multi Segment Display Displays the menu or if at first level the current address Selects the current menu option or stores current data value The arrows will have opposite functions if luminaire is hung upside down in a hanging orientation and the D
46. NAIRE USER S MANUAL 44 Table 3 7 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds 236 250 93 237 250 238 250 239 260 94 240 260 241 270 95 242 270 243 270 244 280 96 245 280 246 290 97 247 290 248 290 249 300 98 250 300 251 310 99 252 310 253 310 254 310 100 255 Follows Cue Data 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 Control Channel Functions The following control actions must be accomplished with zero time transition or with timing disabled Discrete values must be used and not manual controls such as faders or encoders Table 3 8 Control Channel Functions Control Control Channel Value Channel For 3 Secs After Function Value or Greater 3 Secs Display On 1 1 4 0 Snap On 9 20 25 N A Snap Off 13 30 35 N A Luminaire Reset 33 81 87 0 Lamp Off 66 165 171 0 Lamp On 99 249 255 0 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 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 affect the control functions 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
47. R 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 are on hand to provide support How to Reach Us For assistance in your area call the dealer from which your product was purchased or Contact an Authorized Service Center or Contact the Vari Lite Customer Service Department 9am 6pm CST Monday through Friday at the following phone 1 877 VARI LITE 1 877 827 4548 email customerservice vari lite com Additional Resources For additional resources and documentation please visit our website at www vari lite com and follow the Support link 2 07 May 03 02 9671 0001F 1 NZ AN This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components along with a list of accessories which are availabl
48. Step 2 If required connect additional data cables from DATA THRU connectors to DATA IN connectors of remaining luminaires in link Step 3 Atlast luminaire in link install male termination connector at DATA THRU connector Luminaires and other devices on the same DMX chain may not function properly without termination NZ mr lt Z e YT 10 004 oo COPA Data Thru Data Thru Data In Termination from console Figure 2 8 Data Link Step 4 Connect AC Input Cable connector to power input source Step 5 Dress AC input and data cables and secure them so that they will not interfere with luminaire head and yoke movement 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 19 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Powering Up 20 Power Up 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 the luminaire will immediately begin a calibration sequence that steps it through full pan and tilt movements The internal color and beam mechanisms will also move through a full range of motion After calibration the luminaire head will either stop at its home position which positions the pan axis at mid rotation and the hea
49. 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 Bracket Figure 2 5 Bracket Orientation Options 16 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 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 WARNING Ensure that the bracket locking mechanism is fully seated after the bracket is installed on the luminaire Truss Hook Bracket Locking Mechanism Keyed Hole Face brackets in same direction for Z A all configurations Press up when installing or releasing Raised Mounting Button Once fitted over buttons slide forward to lock in place Locked Figure 2 6 Installing Brackets Luminaire Enclosure 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 17 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 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
50. Wheel XXX Data Blue Blue XXX Data Ambr Amber XXX Data MAG Magenta XXX Data DIFF Diffusion XXX Data Time Timing Data ITim Dimmer Intensity Time XXX X Data FTim Focus Time XXX X Data CTim Color Time XXX X Data BTim Beam Time XXX X Data 58 07 May 03 02 9671 0001F MENU SYSTEM MAPPING Table 4 1 Menu System Functions Continued 4 System Test stop tests 151 Level 2nd Level Level 4th Level 5thLevel Cue FLTM Follow Time XXX X Data 25 Stor Store Cue cXX Cue to Store Not editable given next ID in list Mod Modify Cue cXX List of Cues Del Delete Cue cXX Cue to Delete Not editable given last cue 1D in list PCue Play Cue cXX List of Cues PSEQ Play Sequence Press Enter to start ScXX Sequence Press Menu to stop Cue currently playing DSEQ Delete Sequence OK SEQ ISEQ Individual Sequence Sequence Playback Mode default MSEQ Master Sequence Auto Autoplay at Power Up OFF ON Test MOVE Pan Tilt Control Dis Disable Press Menu to Enab Enable ALL Test All Motors ALL1 All Synchronized Test ALL2 All Test P T Pan Tilt PT 1 Min Max Fast Pan Tllt test PT 2 Min Max SlowPan Tilt test P 1 Min Max Fast Pan Test P 2 Min Max Slow Pan Test P 3 Pan Test T 1 Min Max Fast Tilt Test T 2 Min Max Slow Tilt Test T 3 Tilt Test Dimm Dimmer Strobe Dim1 Min Max Dimmer Test Di
51. able Assembly 23 9623 0177 DMX Termination Connector Assembly 25 9661 0056 Loopback Connector Assembly 25 9661 0057 DMX Termination Male Connector Assembly 55 6840 0001 Truss Hook Mega Clamp Round and Square 55 6841 0001 Truss Hook Mega Claw for 2 Round Tube 71 2528 0700 700 Watt Short Arc Lamp 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 5 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL VL2000 Wash Luminaire The following illustration shows the major luminaire components and controls Truss Hook Removable Lamp Assembly Bracket Assembly Upper Enclosure to access lamp for replacement Assembly 5 55 Input Cable Yoke Assembly Beam Adjustment Controls Head Assembly Vertical Horizontal j Captive Knob Focus for lamp access does not adjust beam Input Panel Components Power and Data Product Label ID ED Indicators Menu Display Main Power Switch i SS Z AC Input Cable Data Thru Data In Figure 1 2 External Components and Controls 6 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F DESCRIPTION COMPONENTS 7 LED Indicators The LED indicators report the status of power and data to the luminaire Indicates DC power is being supplied via AC Input when lit Indicates data is being transmitted when flashing Indicates data is being received when flashing fast j wh
52. action value and zero Note The Snap control channel function takes place immediately and does not require the control value be set to zero after three seconds For more information on Snap functionality see Snap Colors on page 26 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 45 VARIKLITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Updating Software 46 Reprogramming Luminaires In some cases it may be desirable to upgrade the luminaire s operating software This process requires aPC VLDownload exe bin files and the Luminaire Programming Kit 28 9661 0054 Components Overview Computer Requirements e 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 Serial Straight Thru DB9M F Cable 46 6033 0006 e RS 232 to RS 485 Interface Convert
53. arting Address Without Calibrating the Luminaire on page 23 for more information Keep in mind that Up and Down arrows are dependent on the Display Orientation Refer to Display Orientation on page 53 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 55 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Mapping 56 Menu System Overview The following is a graphic representation of the entire menu system Man Pan Addr DMX value VIRT value CFG LAMP POWR ON OFF PUP LON LOFF L CON LHrs of hours Strk of Strikes RHrs OK 7 P T Move Enab I SNAP pis PIS Enab DDir Auto 17 DisP 30s 5M 10M L ON RDef OK DMX MODE 8 16 E8 L E16 DATA cXXX data P T SWAP OFF InP ON L OFF L ON L OFF Fixt STAT scrolls errors or displays OK Cal Modi model Ld pg 1 pg 2 pg 1 pg 2 FHrs pg 1 pg 2 L Dnld ok 07 May 03 value Tilt value Dimm value Stro value CWhl value Blue value Ambr value MAG value DIFF value Time
54. ct power before servicing any VARIXLITEO equipment 3 Servicing to be performed by qualified personnel only 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 iii VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL WARNING INSTRUCTIONS 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 ifthey 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 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 If lamp is
55. d Connect end of travel sensor connector J2 WAIT Retrieving Current Status System displays wait while getting status WRNG Wrong Software Program Software installed does not match SW luminaire type PROG Download the correct software for the luminaire 86 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A Routine Maintenance Lamp Replacement AN WARNING Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance Parts 700 WATT SHORT ARC LAMP Vari Lite part 71 2528 0700 Tools Screwdriver slotted Cotton gloves To replace lamp Step 1 Remove power from luminaire AN WARNING Lamps will be extremely HOT after operation Allow lamp to cool before replacing Step 2 At backcap using slotted screwdriver or fingers turn captive knob until loose See Figure A 1 Step 3 Slide backcap away from head assembly it will remain attached by tether and lamp wires CAUTION A Ensure lamp is seated straight in socket before re installing backcap Captive Knob Backcap Assembly Guide Rod Lamp Figure A 1 Lamp Replacement 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 87 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 88 A CAUTION Wear cotton gloves or other covering while servicing lamp Touching lamp glass with bare fingers will leave oil and may cause the lamp to explode or reduce lamp life If required use alcohol and cotton cloth to thoroughly clean
56. d 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 Functions on page 57 when power is applied the arc lamp will either a strike or ignite Lamp On default b await calibration 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 Step 1 Ateach 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 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F INSTALLATION POWERING UP Align Lamp for Flat Field The design of the VL2000 Wash wash luminaire optical system is based on a flat field A flat field is one where there is no detectable hot spot 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 wi
57. e Features Components 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 VARIX amp LITE 20007 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Features Overview The VL2000 wash luminaire features zoomable beam spreader optics color mixing a separate fixed color wheel and a high performance dimmer strobe mechanism The luminaire contains the following standard features Zoomable beam spreader Crossfading color mixer mechanism The mechanism allows independent blue amber and magenta color control Fixed Color wheel has 12 positions 1 open for dichroic color An internal mechanical douser which provides intensity control and strobing An upper enclosure that houses the control electronics as well as a power factor corrected arc power supply Control by DMX512 protocol Two truss hook brackets for versatile hanging configurations 700W arc source 07 May 03 02 9671 0001F DESCRIPTION COMPONENTS 7 Components Included Items The following illustration shows all items included with the luminaire Quick Start Sheet Warranty Card User s Manual Mounting Brackets VL2000 Wash Luminaire Figure 1 1 VL2000 Wash 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 No Accessory 20 9625 0132 Road Case Plastic Two hole 22 9620 0194 Safety C
58. 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 19 Safety Cable Recommended for hanging installations May be required by local codes 19 48 3cm Handles are 17 25 approved for 43 8cm safety cable anchor points 25 375 64 5cm 27 125 68 9cm x From lens to top of bracket m 2 Head Swing From lens to base of enclosure Se Diameter Figure 2 7 Hanging Dimensions and Clearances 18 07 May 03 02 9671 0001F INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 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 1 Connect data cable from console to first luminaire in chain at DATA IN connector
59. ed properly Properly install belt between pan motor and large pulley PAN Pan Sensor Always Active Main board pan tilt connector J9 SENS disconnected ACTV Connect main board pan tilt connector J9 End of travel sensor connector J2 disconnected Connect end of travel sensor connector J2 07 May 03 85 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table A 2 Troubleshooting Guide Continued Error Display Description Possible Cause and Remedy SRCH FOR Searching for Board 1 or 2 Attmepting to communicate with Board BRD1 1 or Board 2 System will return either BRD2 OK or an error code TILT Tilt Encoder Failure Main board pan tilt connector J9 ENCR disconnected FAIL Connect main board pan tilt connector J9 Tilt motor disconnected Connect tilt motor power Encoder faulty Replace tilt end of travel encoder sensor assembly TILT Tilt Sensor Not Found EOT flag attached to large pulley is not NO engaging the EOT sensor SENS Ensure flag is attached to the large pulley Ensure that flag passes through the sensor at a depth sufficient to engage the sensor beam Tilt belt disconnected extremely loose or not installed properly Properly install belt between tilt motor and large pulley TILT Tilt Sensor Always Active Main board pan tilt connector J9 SENS disconnected ACTV Connect main board pan tilt connector J9 End of travel sensor connector J2 disconnecte
60. en flashing in 2 sec heartbeat indicates luminaire is idle Figure 1 3 LED Indicator Overview 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 7 VARIX amp LITE 20007 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 8 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F 2 02 9671 0001 F N AN Installation This chapter contains instructions for installation of the luminaire It includes connecting power and data along with instructions for powering up the luminaire for the first time and addressing it within your system Power and Data Cabling Requirements Installation Procedures Powering Up Addressing 07 May 03 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Power and Data Cabling Requirements Power The luminaire requires standard AC power distribution from 90 264 VAC 50 60 Hz Four amps to twelve amps will be required depending on the AC supply voltage and product model Depending on the application the luminaire s AC input cable may require a different connector If required install new connector meeting your requirements using the following wire color code reference Wire Connection Green Yellow AC Ground Blue AC Neutral Brown AC Line International Harmonized Standard A WARNING DO NOT connect to three phase service in countries with 240 volt power For single phase power at 100 to 240 volts RMS Connection Pin AC Neutral x AC Line Y Ground Earth G Fo
61. er 46 6036 0001 e 6 Ft RJ45 to 5 Pin Female XLR Cable 25 9661 0055 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F OPERATION UPDATING SOFTWARE 3 Reprogramming Procedure Note Up to 32 luminaires be programmed at the same time if they are data linked together Refer to Connecting Data and Power on page 19 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 Interface Converter PC Luminaire Serial Straight RJ45 to XLR Cable PMX In Thru Cable Figure 3 3 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 4 on next page select serial Comm Port Comm Port 1 Comm Port 2 Comm Port 3 or Comm Port 4 where Ser
62. for informational use only and is subject to change without notice Please check www vari lite com for latest version Vari Lite assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual All information and graphics are property of Genlyte Thomas Group LLC 10911 Petal St Dallas TX 75238 Version as of 07 May 03 Part number 02 9671 0001 F VL2000 Wash Luminaire User s Manual 2001 2003 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 or customerservice vari lite 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 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
63. glass portion of lamp Step 4 Remove lamp by pulling straight out of socket Step 5 Install new lamp by pressing into socket Ensure lamp is fully seated in socket and parallel to guide rods Lamp can be damaged when inserted through reflector if not parallel to guide rods Step 6 Align guide rods in guide holes and slide backcap into head assembly Re tighten captive knob Step 7 If required reset lamp hour and strike counters as follows Refer to Menu System chapter on page 51 for more information a Power up luminaire b AtMenu Display press Menu Press Up Down arrows until CFG Configuration appears Press Enter d Press Up Down arrows until LAMP appears Press Enter e Press Up Down arrows to access RHrs Press Enter to reset lamp hour and strike counters Step 8 Align lamp Refer to Align Lamp for Flat Field on page 21 07 May 03 02 9671 0001F TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A Color Filter Replacement AN WARNING Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance Tools Screwdriver Phillips 2 Cotton gloves To remove and replace a color filter Step 1 Remove power from luminaire Step 2 Atremovable cover using 2 Phillips screwdriver turn two captive screws one quarter turn 02 9671 0001 F and remove cover It will remain attached by tether See Figure A 2 Finger Access Bulkhead Captive Screw Cutout Captive Screws Re
64. has been developed to improve the timed moves of certain groups of parameters We provide three timing channels one for Focus Pan and Tilt one for color parameters and one for beam parameters Timing channels support time values of up to six minutes Table 3 6 Channel Function Timing Channel Relationship Timing Channel Channel Function Focus Time Color Time Beam Time Pan Hi Byte Lo Byte Tilt Hi Byte Lo Byte 4 Blue Amber Magenta Color Wheel Diffusion 4 o timing value of zero is full speed A time value of 100 or 255 in DMX causes the associated parameter s to follow cue fade time console time rather than the timing channel 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 Step Step Step Step Step 02 9671 0001 F 1 2 Create the cue including color gobo edge diffusion etc Decide which fixtures and which parameter groups will use timing channels Timing channels work only if all channels affected by the timing channel are in the same part of the Assign a value to the particular timing channel s you wish to use for timing information see chart on next page Create a part cue containing only the attributes chosen and their associated timing channels Store this part cue with a fade time of zero sec
65. ial Straight Thru Cable is connected Note DMX Data must be disconnected before downloading software to luminaires Do not merge with DMX signal Step 7 At Select 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 VL2000Wash button downloads the software to all VL2000 wash 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 VAREKLITE luminaires are connected to the PC 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 47 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Note Version dates shown in this graphic are for illustration purposes only and may not correspond to the version you are downloading Click to download all listed software versions Click to download specific software to connected luminaire s version to connected luminaire s En A hrern al x Lists the specific versions RE as Vie of software that have been downloaded Select PC serial port where cable penc Train Dita sagrada is connected Lead a ara ron ham hanim Loman Fra T V ConnFmi 2
66. ies the color match for VL2416 utes citet Fast pan and tilt from stop to stop PT Slow pan and tilt from stop to stop Piss Fast pan only test from stop to stop Piti Slow pan only test from stop to stop Passen Tests different pan movements TIERES Fast tilt only test from stop to stop 1 A Slow tilt only test from stop to stop tortis tod net Tests different tilt movements SITE so cii t od ont Strobe test that tests 0 Open 4 Closed 11 Fast Random 255 Max Strobe actions The chart on the following page shows the 16 bit DMX values used in each test 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 71 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 4 3 Diagnotic DMX Values Test Parameters MAES Ban Tilt Dim Diff CWhl Blue Ambr MAG Stro timeltotal time ALL1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 65535 65535 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 0 4 ALL2 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 65535 65535 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 65535 65535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 P T only 65535 65535 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 only 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 P T only 65535 65535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 P T only 45167 27000 255 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 3 45167 27000 255 0 143 0 0 0 11 0 2 45167 27000 255 0 53 0 0 0 0 0 2 45167 27000 255 0 179 0 0 0 255 0 3 45167 27000 255 128 71 0 0 0 0 0 1
67. ing colors This transition may in some cases produce a white flash as the disk passes through white Snap is not applied to a timed color change even if it is set These timed transitions always use the default disabled setting that allows the color fade to occur Snap is menu based setting that can be enabled or disabled Disable is the default setting Snap can also be enabled or disabled using the DMX control channel When utilizing the control channel functionality for the snap function the snap setting will change immediately following the input of 20 25 Snap ON and 30 35 Snap OFF No other values or actions within the control channel will change the Snap setting The action of the Snap is based on the last command executed Snap will not change until another value of 20 25 or 30 35 is entered into the control channel Resetting the luminaire or cycling the power will not affect the Snap setting Note The control channel value will remain visible on all the cues unless another value is input We recommend that the control channel number not be changed so that the current Snap setting can be viewed in the cue data without having to know the last change that was made Even if the Snap feature is not changed in the show data it will be beneficial to set Snap in the first cue This will prevent inconsistencies when changing or substituting other luminaires that may have a different Snap setting Snap is applied only to the Blue Amber and
68. isplay Direc tion Orientation is flipped Refer to Display Orientation on page 53 52 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F MENU SYSTEM OPERATION 4 To enter the menu system first press Menu The functions displayed will be 1st 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 select a value or select a toggle activation such as ON OFF Press Enter to store the value or select an action For example the Addr Address function has two sub levels DMX and VIRT Virtuoso Both of these 2nd level menus allow access to a 3rd level which is a value in both of these functions The Address function is a 3 level menu 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level Addr 0 DMX D XXX __ 0 VIRT XXXX Display Orientation To assist in reading the Menu System if the luminaire is installed in a hanging position the display read out orientation can be changed so that it still reads from left to right Keep in mind that when the display read out orientation is switched the function of the Up Down arrows are also switched respectively In any case when the display is in its readable o
69. ition Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Man appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until desired parameter appears Press Enter Step 4 Press Up Down arrows to adjust value The values wrap from 0 to 255 in either direction Pan and Tilt values operate in a range of 0 4095 and wrap also Press Enter to set value Step 5 Parameter timing can be set using the Time sub functions This allows timing to be added to Intensity Pan amp Tilt Color and Beam parameters Set follow time between cues The following procedure is used to set the follow time between each cue The value can be different for each cue The range is 0 0 to 365 9 seconds Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Cue appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until FLTM appears Press Enter 4 Step 4 Press Up Down arrows to set value Once the value is set press Enter button The display will return to FLTM To store a cue Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Cue appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until Stor appears Press Enter The number displayed is the cue number to be stored Step 4 Press Enter to store cue Number will increase by one for next cue to be stored 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F MENU SYSTEM CUES AND SEQUENCES 4 Step 5 Repeat for remaining cues To delete a cue Step 1
70. ke Counters OK P T Pan and Tilt Options Move Pan Tilt Control Enab Enable Dis Disable SNAP Snap Fade Color Dis Disable Enab Enable DDir Display Orientation Auto default u 11 DisP Display Illumination 30s OFF in 30 seconds 5M OFF in 5 minutes default 10M OFF in 10 minutes ON ON indefinitely RDef Reset Default Values OK 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 57 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 4 1 Menu System Functions Continued 151 Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel DMX MODE 8 Standard 8 bit A 16 Standard 16 bit E 8 Enhanced 8 bit E16 Enhanced 16 bit default DATA cXXX DMX Channel XXXX Data Pan and Tilt Options SWAP Swap Pan amp Tilt ON OFF InvP Invert Pan ON OFF InvT Invert Tilt ON OFF Fixt STAT Status Error Display Scrolls error messages or displays OK Cal Recalibrate OK Modl Luminaire Model Type XXXX Model Type Lid Luminaire ID XXXX Luminaire ID Number XXXX Luminaire ID Page 1 Number Page 2 Ver Version XX XX Version Page 1 XX XX Version Page 2 FHrs Fixture Hours On XXXX Hours Dnld Download Program to OK XXXX of Blocks Luminaires received Man Pan Pan Motor XXXX Data Een Tilt Tilt Motor XXXX Data Dimm Dimmer XXX Data Strb Strobe XXX Data CWhl Color
71. ll allow adjustment WARNING Backcap and adjustment knobs will be HOT during lamp operation Wear gloves and or use tools to prevent burns To align lamp Step 1 Using internal menus select Lamp test to set beam See Controls Operation on page 52 for more information If using console set intensity to 100 and adjust diffusion to produce a tight beam Step 2 Position beam on a white wall at a distance of 10 to 20 Step 3 Atbackcap using Vertical and Horizontal knobs adjust hot spot to center of beam Step 4 Using Focus knob adjust beam for flattest field Vertical Captive Knob for lamp access Horizontal Focus does not adjust beam Figure 2 9 Aligning Lamp 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 21 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Set DMX Mode The Series 2000 luminaires provide four modes for DMX operation The mode is set using the luminaire s Menu Display S bit Standard provides one 8 bit DMX channel for control of each luminaire function S bit Enhanced provides additional channels for timing control 16 bit Standard provides 16 bit control for pan tilt 16 bit Enhanced default provides 16 bit control for pan tilt and additional channels for timing control To set the mode Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up or Down button until DMX appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up or Down to until desired mode is reached 8 16 E 8 or E 16 Press Enter
72. m2 Min Max Dimmer Test Dim3 Dimmer Test Strb Strobe Test CWhl Color Wheel CW1 Color Wheel Test CW2 Color Wheel Test CW3 Color Wheel Test Blue Blue Bl 1 Min Max Blue Test Bl 2 Min Max Blue Test BI 3 Blue Test 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 59 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 4 1 Menu System Functions Continued 151 Level 2nd Level Level 4th Level 5thLevel Test cont Ambr Ambr Amb1 Min Max Amber Test Amb2 Min Max Amber Test Amb3 Amber Test MAG Magenta 1 Min Max Magenta Test MAG2 Min Max Magenta Test MAG3 Magenta Test CMiX Color Mixer MiX1 Color Mixer Test MiX2 Color Mixer Test MiX3 Color Mixer Test DIFF Diffusion DiF1 Min Max Diffusion Test DiF2 Min Max Diffusion Test DiF3 Diffusion Test LAMP Lamp LAMP Lamp Test Encr Encoders Pan Pan Encoder XXXX Data Tilt Tilt Encoder XXXX Data Sens Sensors Pan EOT Sensor STST Sensor Test PASS in Progress FAIL Tilt EOT Sensor STST Sensor Test PASS in Progress FAIL Dimm Dimmer Strobe EOT STST Sensor Test PASS Sensor in Progress FAIL CWhl Color Wheel EOT STST Sensor Test PASS Sensor in Progress FAIL Blue Blue EOT Sensor STST Sensor Test PASS in Progress FAIL Ambr Amber EOT Sensor STST Sensor Test PASS in Progress FAIL MAG Magenta EOT Sensor STST Sensor Test PASS in Progress FAIL
73. meltotal time CW1 45167 27000 0 0 179 0 0 0 0 0 1 cont sie 27000 0 0 197 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 216 0 0 0 0 0 1 65 45167 27000 0 0 179 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 cw2 45167 27000 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 45167 27000 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 CW3 45167 27000 0 0 125 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 71 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 197 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 107 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 89 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 179 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 BI2 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 4 5 4 5 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 4 5 BI3 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 200 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 150 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 175 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 170 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 190 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 220 0 0 0 0 0 4 76 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 MENU SYSTEM SELF TESTS 4 Table 4 3 Diagnotic DMX Values Continued Test Parameters Mame han Tilt Dim Diff CWhl Blue Ambr MAG Stro time total time BI3 45167 27000 0 0 0 200 0 0 0 0 0 4 cont sie 27000 0 0 0 205 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 4 45167 27
74. meters Name Span Tilt Dim Diff CWhl Blue Ambr Stro time total time Dim3 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 45167 27000 128 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 45167 27000 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 45167 27000 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 45167 27000 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 45167 27000 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 45167 27000 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 45167 27000 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Strb 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 255 0 3 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 255 0 3 CW1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 53 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 71 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 89 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 108 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 125 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 143 0 0 0 0 0 1 45167 27000 0 0 161 0 0 0 0 0 1 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 75 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 4 3 Diagnotic DMX Values Continued Test Parameters Name Span Tilt Dim Diff CWhl Blue Ambr MAG Stro ti
75. mounting installations Del Delete Cue Deletes cues by number Cue number deleted is dependent on last cue ID in cue list since this field is not editable DIFF Diffusion Specifies manual control of Diffusion Man or tests Diffusion func tions Test Dimm Dimmer Specifies dimmer mechanism for manual control Man or tests dimmer strobe functions Test Dis Disable Disables a function DisP Display Accesses options for Menu Display on and off times tion DISP Display Test Tests all 14 segments in the Display DMX DMX Accesses functions for setting DMX mode or pan tilt options 1st level menu or sets starting address for luminaire in DMX systems Addr Dnid Download Downloads program to luminaires DSEQ Delete Sequence Deletes cue sequence E 16 Enhanced 16 bit Configures luminaire for operation in enhanced DMX 16 bit mode E8 Enhanced 8 bit Configures luminaire for operation in enhanced DMX 8 bit mode Enab Enable Enables a function Encr Encoders Accesses encoder choices for diagnostic testing FAIL Test Fail Indicates that sensor test has failed FHrs Fixture Hours Displays total number of hours luminaire has been powered on Fixt Fixture Access luminaire specification information such as model serial number software version along with status information and download function FLTM Follow Time Accepts value for cue follow feature FTim Focus Time Accepts timing value for focus time InvP Invert Pan Reverses pan action for
76. movable Cover Figure A 2 Filter Removal 07 May 03 89 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL N CAUTION Do not touch color filters with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing Clean with glass cleaner and soft cloth if required Note In some cases it is easier to slide bulkhead partially out of head assembly to access color filters To do this use 2 Phillips screwdriver to turn captive screw one quarter turn and slide bulkhead upward Disconnect motor connections as necessary Step 3 Rotate wheel until required color filter is accessible at finger access cutout See Figure A 3 Finger Access Cutout Color Wheel EN Figure A 3 Filter Replacement N CAUTION Do not touch color filters with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing Clean with glass cleaner and soft cloth if touched Step 4 Using fingers pull color filter out of wheel Color Filter Step 5 Noting proper orientation of carrier slot insert Carrier Slot E new color filter into position and push fully into place See Figure 4 Step 6 Re install bulkhead if applicable and re install removable cover Color x LL ULN Filter Wheel X Y Figure A 4 Filter Installation 90 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A Cleaning Optical Lenses and Filters AN WARNING Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance The front lens and colo
77. n eingeschr nkt ist WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN K RPERVERLETZUNGEN 1 Bei Betrieb sind die Au enfl chen der Scheinwerfer hei Verwenden Sie bei der Bedienung von aufgeheizter Apparatur die jeweils geeignete Sicherheitsausr stung Handschuhe Augenschutz etc 2 Bei Betrieb der Scheinwerfer ist die Lampe hei 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 BESONDER
78. n calientes durante su operaci n Use un equipo de seguridad apropiado guantes protecci n para los ojos etc cuando haga ajustes en el equipo y componentes que est n calientes 2 Cuando las luminarias est n en operaci n la l mpara estar muy caliente Desconecte la energ a y deje que la l mpara se enfr e antes de reemplazarla 3 Las l 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 4 Use protecci n para los ojos cuando vuelve a colocar una l mpara nueva 5 Use un equipo de seguridad apropiado guantes protecci n para los ojos etc cuando trabaje con l mparas da adas 6 Si toca la l mpara con las manos limpie la l mpara con alcohol desnaturalizado y con tela sin pelusas antes de instalar o volver a conectar la luminaria 7 Cambie la l mpara si est da ada o deformada termicamente ADVERTENCIA INTERFERENCIA RF 1 Este es un producto de Clase 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
79. ns for setting DMX mode to standard or enhanced 8 bit or 16 bit Modi Model Displays model number of luminaire Move Move Enables and disables pan and tilt movement and auto correction MSEQ Master Sequence A sequence playback mode which will replay the cues from the master luminaire NoPG No Program Indicates that there is no software present in the luminaire OFF Off Turns off a function OK Okay 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 DisP or turns on a function P UP Lamp Power Up Accesses options for lamp power up on off or on after calibra tion P T Pan Tilt Accesses pan and tilt options for DMX function system configura tion and testing Pan Pan Specifies pan function for manual control Man or pan encoder for testing Test PASS Test Pass Indicates that sensor test has passed PCue Play Cue Accesses cue list for play back of cues by number POWR Lamp Power Accesses function to turn lamp on or off PROG Programming Currently programming the new version of software PSEQ Play Sequence Plays back cue sequence Press Enter to start and Menu to stop RCAL Recalibrate Currently executing Calibration RDef Reset Default Resets default system configuration values RHrs Reset Lamp Info Resets lamp hour and lamp strike counters For use when new lamp is installed RTST Run Test
80. ntil Auto appears Press Enter 4 Use Up Down arrows to toggle between OFF the default and ON Press Enter to select the mode Step To store cues from a console Step 1 Clear memory by deleting cues or sequence if required Step 2 Recall cue at the console Step 3 From Cue menu set FLTM then at Stor store If each luminaire has separate data then store each cue into each luminaire The sequence mode to use in this case would be ISEQ 07 May 03 02 9671 0001F MENU SYSTEM SELF TESTS 4 Self Tests Running Parameter Tests The luminaire is capable of running self tests by using the TEST menu functions For complete details and values for each test refer to Diagnostic Tests on page 71 Note After 10 seconds of inactivity the menu display will change to the default state showing the address When running tests on multiple luminaires a loopback connector is required at the master luminaire first in link and a male termination connector is required at the last luminaire in the link Refer to page 14 for more information regarding the construction of these connectors Master luminaire containing Luminaire 1 Luminaire 2 software version to download requiring update requiring update T T LZ T 2 T 2 7 gl N P w o a SS
81. onds Store the rest of the cue using console timing 07 May 03 37 VARIX amp LITE 20007 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 38 Note Avoid changing timing channel values in a fading cue This can cause unexpected behavior in the luminaire as the timing channel value is updated over time Timing channel values and the final destination of the parameters affected by the timing channel should always be sent in a zero count Timing channels can be set in either or 0 255 DMX modes with the following values assigned See chart on the next page Note We recommend profiles set timing channels in extended modes to a default value of 255 full speed Table 3 7 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 4 6 24 4 8 10 25 5 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F 02 9671 0001 F OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING Table 3 7 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds 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 6 8 35 7 0 14 36 72 37 7 4 15 38 7 6 39 7 8 40 8 16 41 8 2 42 8 4 17 43 8 6 44 8 8 4
82. oo 9 T 55 386 Uu Nf 9 1096 l ogg J Data Thru Data Thru Loopback Connector Termination Connector Figure 4 5 Test Setup To run tests Step Step Step Step Step 02 9671 0001 F 1 2 3 Press Menu Press Up Down arrows until Test appears Press Enter Use Up Down arrows to select a parameter to test Refer to Menu System Functions on page 57 for a complete list of test parameters which can be chosen Press Enter to run test 5 Press Menu to stop test at any time 07 May 03 69 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 70 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 Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until Pan Tilt appears Press Enter Step 4 Movement will be displayed Press Enter 5 Step 5 Use Up Down arrows to select Enable or Disable Press Enter to select 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F MENU SYSTEM SELF TESTS 4 Diagnostic Tests The following diagnostic tests are available in
83. oubleshooting Guide Continued Error Display Description Possible Cause and Remedy B2M2 Aux Board 2 Motor 2 Amber power not connected and amber Ambr Amber aligned with sensor SAct Sensor Always Active Connect Amber power at motors BRD1 Aux Board 1 Communication Aux input connector J5 not connected NO Failure to either aux board COMM Connect aux input connector J5 to either aux board Jumper bridge connector J1 between aux boards not connected Install jumper bridge connector J1 between aux boards BRD2 Aux Board 2 Communication Aux input connector J5 not connected NO Failure to either aux board COMM Connect aux input connector J5 to either aux board Jumper bridge connector J1 between aux boards not connected Install jumper bridge connector J1 between aux boards LAMP Lamp Strike Failure Lamp failed to strike after repeated STRK attempts FAIL Replace lamp PAN Pan Encoder Failure Main board pan tilt connector J9 ENCR disconnected FAIL Connect main board pan tilt connector J9 Pan motor disconnected Connect pan motor power Encoder faulty Replace pan end of travel encoder sensor assembly PAN Pan Sensor Not Found EOT flag attached to large pulley is not NO engaging the EOT sensor SENS Ensure flag is attached to the large pulley Ensure that flag passes through the sensor at a depth sufficient to engage the sensor beam Pan belt disconnected extremely loose or not install
84. pe de lampe Philips or Osram HID 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 directives de montage sont respect es Voir les explications d taill es dans ce guide 3 V rifier la distance respecter entre les mat riaux combustibles ou les objets illumin s et les luminaires AVERTISSEMENT DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTEGER CONTRE LES DECHARGES ELECTRIQUES 1 Les luminaires VARI LITE sont con us pour une utilisation au sec uniquement Une exposition la pluie et l humidit risque d endommager le luminaire 2 D brancher l appareil avant de proc der la r vision de tout mat riel VARIXLITE 3 Les r visions doivent tre effectu es uniquement par des personnes qualifi es 02 9671 0001 F 07 03 vii VARIX amp LITE 20007 WASH 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 y
85. ponents 5 female XLR connector Two small segments of 22AWG wire 5 1 4 2 3 Solder wires across pins 2 amp 4 and 3 amp 5 Note A loopback connector is available as an accessory from Vari Lite See Replacement Items Accessories on page 5 07 May 03 02 9671 0001F INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Installation Procedures Installing Lamp In the event the lamp was packed separately during shipment it will be necessary to install in the luminaire before use DA 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 If touched use alcohol and cotton cloth to thoroughly clean glass portion of lamp gt To install lamp Step 1 Ensure power is removed from luminaire Step 2 Remove lamp from shipping box Step 3 Atbackcap using slotted screwdriver or fingers turn captive knob until loose Step 4 Slide backcap away from head assembly it will remain attached by tether and lamp wires CAUTION A Ensure lamp is seated straight in socket before re installing backcap Captive Knob A AS Backcap Assembly Guide Rod Lamp Step 5 Install lamp by pressing into socket Ensure lamp is fully seated in socket and parallel to guide rods Lamp
86. power distribution and require three amps to twelve amps depending on the AC supply voltage and product model All VL2000 Wash models operate from 90 263 10 50 60 Hz Operational Temperature 20 to 122 F 29 to 50 C Cooling Forced air cooling Control Compatible with the VARIXLITE Virtuoso control system and a wide variety of DMX consoles Mounting Position The luminaire can be mounted and operated in any orientation Photometric VL2000 Wash Luminaire 700 Watt Short Arc data taken with a seasoned light source at 20 hours of life data taken with front stipple glass in 07 May 03 place pirrusion CANDELA ANGLE DIAMETER ANGLE DIAMETER degrees TN degrees TN Full Spot 920 000 6 5 114 12 0 210 25 Flood 375 000 10 5 184 20 0 353 50 Flood 144 000 16 5 290 31 5 564 75 Flood 70 000 25 0 443 45 0 828 Full Flood 42 100 32 5 583 56 5 1 075 Multiply throw distance by Tn to determine coverage To calculate Illuminance I at a specific distance D D 02 9671 0001 F Returning Parts for Service Obtaining RMA Number and Returning Parts 1 Contact Service Center 2 Request Return Material Authorization RMA number 3 Do not remove glass color discs from luminaire subassemblies 4 Package all parts being shipped Please take great care in packing your items Wrap all subassemblies and loose
87. prepaid to Vari Lite 10911 Petal St Dallas TX 75238 Attention Warranty Service As stated in the warranty it is required that the shipment be insured and FOB our service center 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 i VARIX amp LITE 20007 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Compliance Notice FCC C 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
88. r and beam Ver Version Displays current software version in two pages VIRT Virtuoso console Sets starting address for luminaire in Virtuoso systems 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F MENU SYSTEM CUES AND SEQUENCES 4 Cues and Sequences Overview The luminaire has the ability to store and playback cues independent of a console Cues are stored as numbers from 1 to 99 by using the Cue Cue Processing functions available in the menu system This also allows you to create your own test sequences to be played back on a group of luminaires Refer to Menu System Functions on page 57 for a complete breakdown of Cue and Man Manual Commands functions Storing The luminaire is able to store its current position into a this information can be set via a console or by using the menu system Man Manual Commands function Playback Cues can be joined into a sequence to be played back without a console However only one sequence can run at a time A sequence can either replay the cues stored in each luminaire or replay the cues stored in a master luminaire Playing a sequence for all luminaires in the data link is triggered by a master luminaire using the PSEQ Play Sequence command The cue follow time FLTM is taken from the luminaire that is running the sequence it is possible to view the follow time of each cue by playing the cue PCUE and then viewing the cue follow time FLTM A playback sequence can
89. r filters may require cleaning after extended use common glass cleaner can be used along with a soft lint free cloth to clean these components A CAUTION Do not continuously rub filters or it may damage or remove the optical coating 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 91 VARIX amp LITE 20007 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 92 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F CHAPTER N AN Technical Specifications Mechanical Color Mixing A fully crossfading color system is included Intensity Control Full field dimming that allows for smooth timed fades fast blackouts and variable strobe effects Fixed Color Wheel Provides 11 easily loaded positions for fixed dichroic color choices Beam Size Control A zoomable beam spreader mechanism provides continuous beam size control for both rapid changes and smooth timed beam angle changes Pan and Tilt Smooth time controlled continuous motion by way of a three phase stepper motor system Range Pan 5405 Tilt 270 Pan Tilt Accuracy 0 3 resolution Weight 55 lbs 25 kg Spacing Hangs on 19 0 in 48 3 cm centers Refer to illustration on page 18 Optical Source 700 Watt Short Arc Lamp 5600 K lt 80CRI Reflector Precision glass reflector with dichroic cold mirror coating 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 93 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Operational Power Requirements All VL2000 Wash models are powered through standard AC
90. r three phase power at 208 volts RMS Connection Pin Phase 1 x Phase 2 Y Ground Earth G 10 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F INSTALLATION POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS Current vs Voltage 2 The following table provides the luminaire s current draw at specific voltages Current is calculated with the lamp on and all motors sequencing Table 2 1 Current vs Voltage Voltage 60Hz Current 90 0 11 8 100 0 10 6 110 0 9 5 120 0 8 5 130 0 7 9 140 0 7 2 180 0 5 5 190 0 5 2 200 0 4 9 210 0 4 7 220 0 4 5 230 0 4 3 240 0 4 1 250 0 3 9 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 11 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 12 Data Cables The luminaire is equipped with two 5 pin XLR connectors for DATA IN and DATA THRU out applications DATA IN requires a 5 pin female XLR connector and DATA THRU requires a 5 pin male XLR connector 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 Suitable for use with 485 RS485 operation at 250k baud Characteristic impedance 85 150 ohms nominally 120 ohms Low capacitance Twotwisted pairs Foiland braid shielded 24 AWG min gauge for runs up to 1000 feet 300m 22 AWG min ga
91. res Step 1 At master luminaire first in link install loopback connector into DATA IN XLR connector Step 2 At last luminaire install male termination connector into DATA THRU XLR connector Master luminaire containing Luminaire 1 Luminaire 2 software version to download requiring update requiring update 2 EN gt 73 5 8 Y N Z 5 8 N 73 8 logo 099 a ooo Data Thru Data Thru Loopback Connector Termination Connector Figure 3 5 Software Transfer Setup 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 49 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Correct U Trouble At master luminaire Menu Display press Menu Press Up Down arrows until Fixture appears Press Up Down arrows until Download appears Press Enter OK will be displayed Press Enter to accept Download will proceed Download will take 1 2 seconds One of the following will occur The receiving luminaire s green Rx LED will blink rapidly and its menu will display number of blocks received this number will vary depending on software version being downloaded This indicates that data is being sent from luminaire to luminaire However if display does not show blocks as they are received this indicates that the
92. res 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 lampe se rallumera automatiquemet apr s s tre refroidie Cela d pend de la mani re dont le systeme est r gl pour le statut de mise en marche de la lampe 2 La position Br ler est Universelle viii 07 May 03 02 9671 0001F FOREWORD Aviso sobre Seguridad Es muy importante leer TODA la informaci n e instrucciones sobre seguridad que se indica en este manual as como en los documentos adjuntos antes de instalar y operar los productos descritos Se debe prestar atenci n a todos los avisos y advertencias durante la instalaci n y uso de este producto Los s mbolos de seguridad usados en este manual son los siguientes A CUIDADO indica posibles da os al producto A ADVERTENCIA indica posibles lesiones o muerte a las personas LA INFORMACI N GENERAL RELACIONADA A LA PROTECCI N CONTRAGOLPES DE CORRIENTE EL CTRICA INCENDIO EXPOSICI N EXCESIVA A RADIACI N ULTRA VIOLETA Y LESIONES A LAS PERSONAS SE PUEDE ENCONTRAR SEGUIDAMENTE ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PROTECCION CONTINUA CONTRA INCENDIO 1 Las luminarias han sido dise adas para ser usadas solamente con algunas l mparas Tome nota del tipo de l mpara Philips or Osram HID lamp antes de reemplazarla Instalaci
93. rientation the lower arrow button functions as down decrease and the upper arrow button functions as up increase Floor Installation Hanging Installation Up Increase Up gt FAN A _ Increase _ A Down Decrease Down Decrease Figure 4 2 Display Orientation The default setting for the display orientation is Auto which will automatically detect the orientation of the luminaire and adjust the display accordingly However a fixed orientation can also be programmed To program a fixed display read out orientation Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until CFG Configuration appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to access DDir Press Enter Step 4 Press Up Down arrows to select MM or UL When desired direction is reached press Enter 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 53 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 54 Default State The menu display s default state during normal operation is to display the address Virtuoso or DMX 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
94. s Step 5 Press Enter to set Program Starting Address Without Calibrating the Luminaire It is possible to bypass the calibration sequence and go directly to the Menu Display programming in order to pre program an address setting Program starting address without calibrating luminaire While powering up luminaire press and hold Menu Program address as in Program Starting Address above Note The luminaire will require a reset to restore control 02 9671 0001 F 07 03 23 VARIX amp LITE 20007 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 24 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F N 7 CHAPTER 3 Operation This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the internal software Color Control DMX Modes DMX Mapping Luminaire Timing Updating Software 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 25 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Color Control Color Mixing The color mixing mechanism is made up of three graduated color disks blue amber and magenta These disks provide full spectrum color crossfades from pastel to saturated color Amber Color Disk E 7 guis Blue Color Disk oco kql Wheel L Magenta Color Disk f Color Mixing Mechanism Figure 3 1 Color Mixing Mechanism Snap Colors Snap is a feature that enables each of the color mixing disks to use the shortest path when chang
95. tes automatic playback of a cue sequence at power up CUE Blue Blue Specifies Blue for manual control Man or tests Blue functions Test BTim Beam Time Accepts timing value for beam time CON On after Calibra Configures arc luminaire so that lamp will strike after calibration tion procedure is complete Cal Re calibrate Re calibrates luminaire CFG System Accesses functions for setting lamp start up pan tilt and Menu Configuration Display configurations Also accesses lamp information such as number of strikes and hours used along with their respective reset function CWhl Color Wheel Specifies Color Wheel for manual control and test CMiX Color Mixer Tests color mixing mechanism CTim Color Time Sets color time This applies to Blue Amber Magenta and Color Wheel Cue Cue Processing Accesses cue store modify delete and playback commands cXX Cue Data Specifies cue number for display of current data value cXXX DMX Channel Specifies DMX channel for display of current data value DATA DMX Data Accesses function for displaying DMX data by channel number 02 9671 0001 F 07 May 03 61 VARIX amp LITE VL2000 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 62 Table 4 2 Menu Function Definitions Continued Display Definition Purpose DDir Display Orientation Accesses option to orient Menu display for reading correctly in either hanging or floor
96. the test menu Time is specified for each action in the test and the total time equals the time it takes to complete each action If the time is zero the luminaire will perform the test at full speed Test Descriptions In alphabetical order Alla sus Tests low voltage power supplies by moving all motors at once feeit Tests all functions and provides a burn in or soak test 1 Amb1 MAG Fast color mixer tests Goes from full color to open BI 2 Amb2 MAG2 Slow color mixer tests Goes from full color to open BI 3 Amb2 MAG3 Tests different color mixer positions CW A MC nas Steps through each position of color wheel to verify order The test then performs a Max forward spin stops and performs a Max reverse spin GW 2 oes Tests color wheel stabilizers Performs Max reverse spin stops on a color and then stops on the sensor MW S aa Test color wheel stabilizers Steps through selected colors DIET ees Fast diffusion test from stop to stop DIF 2 inne Slow diffusion test from stop to stop DIES ccn Tests different diffusion positions Dim1 Fast dimmer test from full to closed Dias Slow dimmer test from full to closed A Tests different dimmer moves MIX iit Fast color mixer test where all colors are operating MIX D cit Slow color mixer test where all colors are operating MiX3 Tests different positions with all colors operating Verif
97. uge for runs up to 1640 feet 500m Note Microphone type cables and other general purpose two core audio or signal cables are not suitable for use with DMX512 Refer to the USITT Recommended Practice for DMX512 guide for additional information regarding DMX512 systems How to obtain a copy is detailed in Additional Documentation on page 1 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 151 of 151 of 2nd of 2nd 1 5 twisted twisted twisted twisted 5 1 2 4 pair pair pair pair P 3 Male Conn Data Data Data Data Female 07 May 03 02 9671 0001 F Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers INSTALLATION POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS 2 These are only a few of the suitable cable types Any quality EIA485 twisted pair 120 ohm shielded cable will also work Type Pairs 29 Jacket AWG Use Temp F Belden Cables 1215A 2 150 PVC 26 IBM Type 6 75 Office cable 1269A 2 100 PTFE 22 Solid High Temp Ple 200 num cable 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 Ple 200 num cable 88102 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp Ple 200 num cable
98. version being downloaded matches the one already installed or that the luminaire type does not match If the receiving luminaire s green Rx LED does not blink rapidly and its menu does not display blocks this indicates that no data is being received Check cable connections Loopback Connector etc and ensure ALL cabling is the 5 conductor type Note Without any data connected the normal standby cycle of the Rx LED is 2 sec on 2 sec off Note 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 8 Once download is complete luminaire will automatically recalibrate Once recalibration is complete luminaire is ready for operation with its new software version Verify software version at luminaire Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 50 At Menu Display press Menu Press Up Down arrows until Fixt appears Press Enter Press Up Down arrows until Ver appears Press Enter The first half of the version date will be displayed as MM DD YY month day year For example 07 21 02 July 21 2002 Press Up Down arrows to display second half of version date The second half of the version date will be displayed as XXX time in 6 minute intervals For example 36 0 36 minutes 07 May 03 02 9671 0001F N 7 CHAPTER 4 Menu System This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the

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