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VLX3 Wash Luminaire User`s Guide - Vari-Lite

1. RF 1 Class A 1 Lamp Power Up State 2 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction About 15 a A tits 1 Additional 1 Text AAA ENERO TTE 2 CUSTOM Servic Enese ei n ls A 2 2 Chapter 1 Description Features Standard Features t
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4. Table 3 10 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds 249 300 98 250 300 251 310 99 252 310 253 310 254 310 100 255 Follows Cue Data 17 December 2012 3 53 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Updating Software 54 Important Information on VLX3 Wash Luminaire Software 05 30 12 and later Software version 05 30 12 and is completely compatible with all VLX3 Wash Luminaire Main Control Boards MCBs both old style and new style e Users with VLX3 Wash Luminaires are encouraged to make sure their VLX3 Wash Luminaires have this new version of software or later loaded into their fixtures e New style MCBs on luminaires built after 05 18 12 must have this software version or later installed or zoom mechanism will not function A matching zoom feature is added for new style MCBs to match the speed and performance of old style MCBs e Refer to Menu System Overview on page 61 menu structure Note This feature should be used when using a mixture of luminaires with old style and new style MCBs USB Download and Programming To download files with a PC equipped with a Universal Serial Bus USB port you need the VARI LITE USB Luminaire Programming Kit 28 8500 0054 The USB Luminaire Programming Kit can be ordered directly from your Authorized VARI LITE Dealer The VARI LITE USB Luminaire Programming Kit 28 8500 0054 includes VARIXLITE USB Upl
5. Master luminaire containing Luminaire 1 Luminaire 2 software version to download requiring update requiring update fe aa LS ad fa nef CITAR AC In Data In AC In AC In Data Thru Termination Data Thru Jj Figure 3 3 Software Transfer Setup Transfer Procedure This procedure is used to transfer software versions between luminaires Step Step Step Step Step Step Step 7 l At last luminaire install male termination connector into DATA THRU XLR connector 2 At master luminaire first in chain Menu Display press ESC 3 Press Up Down arrows until Fixture appears 4 5 6 Press Up Down arrows until Download appears Press Enter OK will be displayed Press Enter to accept Download proceeds Download takes 4 5 seconds The number of blocks displayed is less in a luminaire to luminaire download than in a PC to luminaire download for the same software version When download is complete luminaire automatically recalibrates When recalibration is complete luminaire is ready for operation with its new software version Verify software version at luminaire Step 1 At Menu Display press ESC Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Fixture appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until Version appears Press Enter 56 The first half of the version will be displayed as a date MM DD YY For example 03 18 03
6. EJ USB Downloader FEER Click logo to go to ms Vari Lite web site ee internet connection Select Files to Download p AR LL ITE required VL3000 04 29 03 14 54 VL3000 06 26 06 10 36 E X ress ourse f VL3500 06 27 06 15 48 H VL3500W 04 24 07 18 00 p ih MON er Download History Copyright c 2007 Genlyte Group LLC Will show current Download History progress of download VL3000 06 26 06 10 36 SENT at 11 01 Download Progress Downloading VL3500w 04 24 07 18 00 LLLLLELELELELLELLLELELELELELELELI Figure 3 2 VL Download Program Window 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 when they are data linked together refer to Connecting Data and Power on page 17 however only a maximum of 32 luminaires can be updated at once Hardware Requirements Data cables used in this process must have two twisted pairs and a shield It is also recommended that cables meet all other USITT DMX specification requirements Refer to Data Cables on page 12 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 55 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL A termination connector is used in this process Refer to page 13 for more information regarding the construction of this connector
7. DMX Data Chan XXX XXX Pan Tilt Swap On L Off Inv Pan On L Off Inv Tilt On Off DMX Map Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode Mode 4 Wireless Yes Unlink Reset L_ No Receiver Test All Seq Run Test Pan Tilt Run Test Pan Run Test Tilt Run Test Strobe Run Test LED Run Test Beam Sprdr Run Test Encoders Pan Value Tit Value I LED Fans Fan X LED Temps LED Temp 1 2 or 3 LED Status LED Status 1 2 or 3 RS232 Log On off Notes Test Mode is disabled if DMX512 signal is present Do not use RS232 Log unless instructed by Vari Lite technical support to do so Note For the latest version of this manual and luminaire software please visit the Vari Lite web site at www vari lite com and click on the Product Downloads link on the VLX3 Wash Luminaire Products information page 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 61 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Menu System Function Chart Table 4 1 VLX3 Wash Menu System Chart 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5th Level Address XXX value 1 thru 512 Configure Pan Tilt Pan and Tilt Movement Position recovery Enable Fixture movement Disable configuration Dim C
8. 0 100 255 Allows for luminaire timing of intensity Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest con sole fade times 20 Focus Time 0 255 0 100 255 Allows for luminaire timing of pan and tilt Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest con sole fade times 21 Color Time 0 255 0 10096 255 Allows for luminaire timing of color mixing Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest con sole fade times 22 Beam Time 0 255 0 10096 255 Allows for luminaire timing of zoom Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest con sole fade times 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 23 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 23 Control Table 3 1 VLX3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 1 0 255 0 100 Used to set different modes parameters and functions of the VLX Wash Set control channel value for desired action Hold value for at least 3 seconds Set control channel value to 0 without any scaling Default Setting on Console DMX 0 Display On Off DMX 3 4 Reset All to Defaults DMX 5 7 Quiet Mode DMX 11 13 Level Light Mode DMX 14 16 Constant Fans Modet DMX 17 19 Normal Modet DMX 20 22 Dimmer Curve LINEAR DMX 31 32 Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW DMX 34 35 Full Luminaire Reset DMX 81 87 Color Calibration OFF DMX 116 117 Color Calibration
9. to 55 Intensity Control Smooth high resolution dimming control of Red R Green G Blue B and White W LED s Strobe High speed with multiple strobe effects Pan and Tilt Smooth time controlled continuous motion by way of a pair of three phase stepper motor systems Pan range is 540 Tilt range is 240 both with a 0 3 resolution OPTICAL Source Three x 120 watt RGBW LED chipsets Color Temp White Variable between approximately 3000 and 9000 Kelvin CRI Dynamically Adjustable Manufacturer Rated Life In excess of 10 000 hours at full RGBW Output 6 000 lumens white light RGBW at Full NOTE Vari Lite reserves the right to change details of design materials and finishes Specifications are subject to change without notice VARISKLITE automated lighting equipment is made in the U S A 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 77 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 78 PHOTOMETRIC 3 x 120W RGBW LEDs LED Zoom Field Diameter Center Beam Mode Setting ft fc 16 4 3 670 Narrow 15 4400 Lumens RGBW at Full 6000 Lumens 3 x 120W RGBW LEDs LED Zoom Distance Field Diameter Center Beam Mode Setting m m lux _ 5 1 3 Narrow 15 4400 Lumens RGBW at Full 6000 Lumens OPERATIONAL Power Requirements Standard AC power distribution from 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz The fixture requires up to 7
10. 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 21 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL DMX Operation A Channel Mapping The VLX3 Wash offers four modes Mode 1 See DMX Mode 1 Channel Mapping Normal Operational Mode on page 22 Mode 2 See DMX Mode 2 Channel Mapping Enhanced Operational Mode on page 25 Mode 3 See DMX Mode 3 Channel Mapping Individual LED Engine Control on page 29 Mode 4 See DMX Mode 4 Channel Mapping Enhanced Individual LED Engine Control on page 33 Refer to the appropriate DMX channel mapping chart for the mode you are using DMX Mode 1 Channel Mapping Normal Operational Mode 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 Note For Mode 2 Channel Mapping refer to page 25 For Mode 3 Channel Mapping refer to page 29 For Mode 4 Channel Mapping refer to page 33 IMPORTANT When changing the DMX Map from one mode to another the luminaire will auto re calibrate Table 3 1 VLX3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 1 22 Default These DMX values are recom Parameter Range DMX Range mended console Description default values 1 Intensity High i rn 0 65535 0 100 0 16 bit control for Intensity of LED settings ntensity Low 3 Pan High Byte 4 Pan Low Byte 0 6
11. 100 0 Pulse Slow Rand DMX 128 129 Pulse Med Rand DMX 130 131 Pulse Fast Rand DMX 132 133 Pulse Range DMX 134 191 Pulse Slow Rand DMX 192 193 Pulse Med Rand DMX 194 195 Pulse Fast Rand DMX 196 197 Pulse Range DMX 198 255 25 Red 3 High Byte TE en 16 bit control of Red LED Engine 3 from 0 to 26 Red 3 Low Byte full 27 Green 3 High Byte 0 65535 0 100 0 16 bit control of Green LED Engine 3 from 0 to 28 Green 3 Low Byte full 29 Blue 3 High Byte ieee 600 16 bit control of Blue LED Engine 3 from 0 to 30 Blue 3 Low Byte full 31 White 3 High Byte SEES Uc TODA 16 bit control of White LED Engine 3 from 0 to 32 White 3 Low Byte full Controls strobe operations as follows Open DMX 0 2 Closed DMX 3 5 Slow Rand DMX 6 7 Med Rand DMX 8 10 Fast Rand DMX 11 12 Strobe Range DMX 13 slowest 127 fastest 33 Strobe LED Engine 3 0 255 0 100 0 Pulse Slow Rand DMX 128 129 Pulse Med Rand DMX 130 131 Pulse Fast Rand DMX 132 133 Pulse Range DMX 134 191 Pulse Slow Rand DMX 192 193 Pulse Med Rand DMX 194 195 Pulse Fast Rand DMX 196 197 Pulse Range DMX 198 255 34 Unused N A N A N A For Future Use 35 Unused N A N A N A For Future Use Used for setting fixture into expanded mode for control of individual LED engines This channel also contains individual spin speeds and various other effects DMX values as
12. 193 Pulse Med Rand DMX 194 195 Pulse Fast Rand DMX 196 197 Pulse Range DMX 198 255 34 Red 3 High Byte 0 65535 0 100 16 bit control of Red LED Engine 3 from 0 to 35 Red 3 Low Byte full 36 Green 3 High Byte 0 65535 0 100 16 bit control of Green LED Engine 3 from 0 to 37 Green 3 Low Byte full 38 Blue 3 High Byte 0 65535 0 100 16 bit control of Blue LED Engine 3 from 0 to 39 Blue 3 Low Byte full 40 White 3 High Byte 0 65535 0 100 16 bit control of White LED Engine 3 from 0 to 41 White 3 Low Byte full Controls strobe operations as follows Open DMX 0 2 Closed DMX 3 5 Slow Rand DMX 6 7 Med Rand DMX 8 10 Fast Rand DMX 11 12 Strobe Range DMX 13 slowest 127 fastest 42 Strobe LED Engine 3 0 255 0 10096 Pulse Slow Rand DMX 128 129 Pulse Med Rand DMX 130 131 Pulse Fast Rand DMX 132 133 Pulse Range DMX 134 191 Pulse Slow Rand DMX 192 193 Pulse Med Rand DMX 194 195 Pulse Fast Rand DMX 196 197 Pulse Range DMX 198 255 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 37 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 38 Control Channel Functions Used to set different modes parameters and functions of the VLX3 Wash Luminaire via the control console Set control channel value for desired action Hold value for at least 3 seconds Set control channel value to 0 without any scaling D
13. IMPORTANT Mode 4 utilizes the same control functionality as Mode 3 but with a different channel map This channel map is useful when patching the fixture as 4 independent fixtures one for intensity pan tilt zoom and control while the other 3 control the individual LED cells Certain console profiles will prefer to use this mode Please check with your console manufac turer for which mode their console profile supports Like Mode 3 Mode 4 provides e Programmers access to individual control or combined control of the LEDs and allows control of easily built effects e An 8 61 channel called the Engine Modifier channel This is channel 15 in the DMX map in Mode 4 This channel designates the way the programmer accesses the LED engines a To operate the fixture as a conventional moving wash fixture set the Engine Modifier channel to a DMX value of 0 default This means that the RGBW and Strobe control of engine 1 DMX Channels 16 24 will control all the LED engines as one b To control the engines separately users can set the fixture to Engine Modifier channel to a DMX value of 15 11 20 range Enabling Engine Modifier separates the LED engines for individual control using their own individual control channels An extended DMX channel count 42 DMX channels See Table 3 4 VLX3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 4 on page 34 for more information The ability to set each engine to a different color and create effects wi
14. To return back to the factory calibration simply adjust the R G B and D back to the values of 65535 Manual Color Adjustment Through a Control Console The other way to manipulate the color adjustment is via the control console After making sure color calibration is ON and all RED Green Blue and Intensity channels are set to 100 set control channel 23 in Mode 1 41 in Mode 2 to a DMX value of 121 122 hold value for at least 3 seconds then give a DMX value of 0 This will set the fixture into a color calibration adjustment mode While in Adjustment Mode modify Red Green Blue and or Dimmer channels to desired color intensity Once color is determined set control channel to a DMX value of 124 125 hold for at least 3 seconds then give a DMX value of 0 This will store the values into the color calibration IMPORTANT NOTES After the value of 0 is given during control console adjustment the color or output of the fixture as the user has adjusted it will suddenly change If the user returns Red Green Blue and or Dimmer values for the luminaire back to full from the desk the fixture will then match the color s and or intensity values that they have adjusted e Any adjustments to the calibration that have been made through the menu system or via the control channel may be viewed via the adjustment window on the luminaire itself as values of less than 65535 on the display bars for each of the four parameters Valu
15. 2012 02 9703 0001 A 02 9703 0001 A OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING Table 3 10 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds 165 55 65 166 55 167 56 66 168 56 169 56 170 57 67 171 57 172 58 68 173 58 174 58 175 59 69 176 59 177 59 178 60 70 179 60 180 65 71 181 65 182 65 183 70 72 184 70 185 75 73 186 75 187 75 188 80 74 189 80 190 85 75 191 85 192 85 193 90 76 194 90 195 95 77 196 95 197 95 198 100 78 199 100 200 110 79 201 110 202 110 203 120 80 204 120 205 120 81 206 130 17 December 2012 3 51 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 52 Table 3 10 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds 207 130 208 140 82 209 140 210 140 211 150 83 212 150 213 160 84 214 160 215 160 216 170 85 217 170 218 180 86 219 180 220 180 221 190 87 222 190 223 200 88 224 200 225 200 226 210 89 227 210 228 210 229 220 90 230 220 231 230 91 232 230 233 230 234 240 92 235 240 236 250 93 237 250 238 250 239 260 94 240 260 241 270 95 242 270 243 270 244 280 96 245 280 246 290 97 247 290 248 290 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A 02 9703 0001 A OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING
16. 4th Level 5th Level Configure CMD Lock Selects whether On Control Channels Mode Fixture to set Command Lock to Dimmer Curve Color Calibration configuration lock out access to various On Off control via the settings settings from the console console S disabled using the Control Channel Off Default Control Channels continued from Note Resetting to Defaults Mode Dimmer Curve Color previous page DMX 5 7 on Control Calibration On Off control via Channel will turn Command the console is enabled Lock OFF Change Lum ID User can Luminaire ID OK Asks change or select luminaire confirms to ID as desired change luminaire ID Reset Default Restores OK Asks confirms to execute fixture to factory default restoration of factory defaults of fixture DMX DATA Chan XXX DMX Channel XXXX Value 0 255 Pan Tilt Pan and Tilt Swap Swap Pan amp Tilt ON Options OFF Inv Pan nvert Pan ON OFF Inv Tilt nvert Tilt ON OFF DMX Map Selects DMX Mode 1 Selects Mode 1 DMX map operation Map Mode See DMX Mode 1 Channel Mapping Normal Operational Mode on page 22 Mode 2 Selects Mode 2 DMX map operation See DMX Mode 2 Channel Mapping Enhanced Operational Mode on page 25 Mode 3 Selects Mode 3 DMX map operation See DMX Mode 3 Channel Mapping Individual LED Engine Control on page 29 Mode 4 Selects Mode 4 DMX map operation See DMX Mode 4 Channel Mapping Enhanced Individual LED Engine Control on page
17. December 2012 02 9703 0001A OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 DMX Mode 3 Channel Mapping Individual LED Engine Control Vari Lite has added a new control mode in VLX3 wash luminaires called Mode 3 Mode 3 allows users to program and control each LED engine individually but with significant differences from Mode 2 To select DMX Mode 3 access the Menu System as follows DMX DMX Map Mode 3 e Mode 3 provides programmers access to individual control or combined control of the LEDs and allows control of easily built effects VLX3 Wash Mode 3 adds an 8 bit channel called the Engine Modifier channel This is channel 36 in the DMX map This channel designates the way the programmer accesses the LED engines a Tooperate the fixture as a conventional moving wash fixture set the Engine Modifier channel channel 15 to a DMX value of 0 default This means that the RGBW and Strobe control of engine 1 DMX Channels 7 15 will control all the LED engines as one b To control the engines separately users can set the fixture to Engine Modifier channel to a DMX value of 15 11 20 range Enabling Engine Modifier separates the LED engines for individual control using their own individual control channels Mode 3 extends the DMX channel count to 42 DMX channels See Table 3 3 VL X3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 3 on page 30 for more information e Now that you have each engine set to different colors you may want to do some
18. Encoder Movement of pan to stop Faulty Pan Encoder wiring Movement of pan to stop Pan encoder wheel not passing through encoder pan motor assembly Error x of x Encoder Error on Tilt Tilt encoder value fails to change during calibration Faulty Tilt Driver No Movement Faulty Tilt Belt No Movement Faulty Tilt Motor No Movement Faulty Tilt Encoder Movement of tilt to stop Faulty Tilt Encoder wiring Movement of tilt to stop Tilt encoder wheel not passing through encoder tilt motor assembly 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 71 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 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 WARNING All service and maintenance including troubleshooting other than described herein should be performed by an Authorized VARI LITE Dealer or Service Center Table A 2 Troubleshooting Chart Message Description Symptom Possible Cause Remedy n a No light output Fixture will not produce Component Failure or output light check fans for proper connection and operation n a No power Luminaire does not Circuit not energized power up verify circuit breaker is turned on Not plugged in ensure A C cable is connected to power source Power cable wired incorrect
19. In Cable Pinout Cable Pinout Foil amp ist 2nd 1st 2nd Braided conductor conductor conductor conductor Shield of 1st of 1st of 2nd of 2nd 1 5 twisted twisted twisted twisted 5 1 2 4 pair pair pair pair A 5 3 3 Data Data Data Data Male Conn e Female Conn Note Refer to the USITT Recommended Practice for DMX512 guide for additional information AN regarding DMX512 systems How to obtain a copy is detailed in Additional Documentation on page 1 12 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A INSTALLATION POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers These are only a few of the suitable cable types Any quality ElA485 twisted pair 120 ohm shielded cable will also work Table 2 2 Recommended Cable Types Type Pairs zo Jacket AWG Use Temp F Belden Cables 1215A 2 150 PVC 26 IBM Type 6 Office cable 75 1269A 2 100 PTFE 22 Solid High Temp Plenum cable 200 8102 2 100 PVC 24 UL2919 80 8132 2 120 PVC 28 UL2919 80 8162 2 100 PVC 24 UL2493 60 82729 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp Plenum cable 200 88102 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp Plenum cable 200 89696 2 100 PTFE 22 High Temp Plenum cable 200 89729 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp Plenum cable 200 89855 2 100 PTFE 22 High Temp Plenum cable 200 9729 2 100 PVC 24 UL2493 60 9804 2 100 PVC 28 UL2960 60 9829 2 100 PVC 24 UL2919 80 9842 2 120 PVC 24 UL2919 80 Proplex Cables P
20. ONt DMX 118 120 Manual Color Adjust ENABLET DMX 121 122 Manual Color Adjust STORET DMX 124 125 Notes When resetting to defaults the following will be enabled on the luminaire Normal Mode Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW Color Calibration ON T These settings require the Command Lock in Menu to be set to OFF in order to change on Control Channel Resetting to defaults will turn Command Lock OFF 24 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 DMX Mode 2 Channel Mapping Enhanced Operational Mode 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 Note For Mode 1 Channel Mapping refer to page 22 For Mode 3 Channel Mapping refer to page 29 For Mode 4 Channel Mapping refer to page 33 DMX Map Mode 2 allows for independent control of each of the three individual LED segments in terms of Red Green Blue White and Strobe There is also a way to combine all three segments so you can control the unit as you would in Mode 1 To select DMX Mode 2 access the Menu System as follows DMX gt DMX Map gt Mode 2 UN IMPORTANT When changing the DMX Map from one mode to another the luminaire will auto re calibrate Once Mode 2 has been selected there are two additional settings of the control channel Engines Combined and Engines Independent When you first select Mo
21. Service Department Jam 6pm CST Monday through Friday at the following phone 1 877 VARI LITE 1 877 827 4548 or 1 214 647 7880 email entertainment service philips com Additional Resources For additional resources and documentation please visit our website at www vari lite com and follow the Support link 2 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A NZ AN This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components along with a list of accessories that are available CHAPTER 1 Description Features Components 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 3 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Features Standard Features All VLX3 Wash Luminaires have the following standard features Three 120 watt replaceable custom RGBW chipsets Each chip set contains high density red green blue and white LED emitters Manufacturer rated life LED chip sets in excess of 10 000 hours at full RGBW Light output of approximately 6 000 lumens white light Beam size control is achieved by the use of an optical zoom system that provides continuously variable field angle from approximately 15 to 55 e High speed strobe with individual cell control and built in effects Smooth pan and tilt operation through time controlled continuous motion by way of a pair of three phase stepper motor systems 540 Pan and 240 Tilt with 0 3 resolution Note Detailed specification are availab
22. Specifies dimmer to operate in Curve or Linear Mode Dimmer Dimmer Specifies dimmer mechanism for manual control Manual Disable Disable Disables a function Display Display Accesses options for Menu Display illumination time and orientation Display Display Selects and sets menu display orientation of arrow direction Currently Dis abled Display Display Selects and sets menu display orientation of arrow direction Currently Dis abled Disp Tilt Menu orientation Sets the orientation of the menu display to match the luminaire orientation control Auto automatic display orientation standing Up or hanging Down DMX DMX Accesses options for DMX system settings DMX Map Selects DMX Allows users to select between four different DMX mapping operational modes Mode Operation Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 or Mode 4 See DMX Operation on page 22 Download Download Initiates download of luminaire software Enable Enable Enables a function Encoder Encoder Accesses pan tilt encoders for diagnostic testing 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 65 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 4 2 Menu Function Definitions Continued Display Definition Purpose FAIL Test Fail Indicates that a test has failed Fixt Hrs Fixture Hours Displays total number of hours luminaire has been powered on Fixture Fixture Accesses luminaire information such as serial number so
23. Table 2 1 VLX3 Wash Luminaire Current vs Voltage Voltage VAC 60Hz Current Amps 100 6 0 110 5 5 120 5 0 130 46 140 4 3 150 4 0 160 3 8 170 3 5 180 3 3 190 3 2 200 3 0 210 2 9 220 2 7 230 2 6 240 2 5 Currents given are worst case with all motors sequencing 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 11 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Data Cables The VLX3 Wash Luminaire is equipped with two 5 pin XLR connectors for DATA IN and DATA THRU out applications DATA IN requires a 5 pin female XLR connector and DATA THRU requires a 5 pin male XLR connector When purchasing or constructing data cables it is important that not only the correct cable type be used but also quality cable to ensure a reliable DMX512 system Your cabling should meet the following USITT DMX specification requirements e Suitable for use with EIA485 RS485 operation at 250k baud e Characteristic impedance 85 150 ohms nominally 120 ohms Low capacitance e Two twisted pairs e Foil and braid shielded 24 AWG minimum gauge for runs up to 1000 feet 300m e 22 AWG minimum gauge for runs up to 1640 feet 500m UN Note Microphone type cables and other general purpose two core audio or signal cables are not suitable for use with DMX512 The XLR 5 pin connectors should be wired as follows Pin Wire Code to XLR Connectors Data Thru Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Data
24. Table A 2 Troubleshooting Chart Continued Message Description Symptom Possible Cause Remedy n a Colors light output not matching from luminaire to luminaire Color output not match ing other VLX3 Wash fixtures operating at same control settings Calibration turned On or Off Check fixture calibration setting Make sure calibration is set to same setting On or Off as other fixtures Check dimming curve setting Make sure dimming curve selection Linear or Curve is same for all fixtures 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 73 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Routine Maintenance 74 Introduction Being a solid state fixture and unlike most automated arc or tungsten fixtures the VLX3 Wash Luminaire requires very little routine maintenance by the user This section covers all the parts or assemblies that can be removed cleaned and checked by the user Any additional maintenance or service should only be completed by an Authorized VARI KLITE Service Center Special Cleaning and Care Instructions The VLX3 Wash Luminaire requires special care when it comes to cleaning front lens assembly Note Additional care needs to be taken with the plastic components because they are much easier to scratch or damage than glass The following is a list of cleaning materials required to care for your VLX3 Wash Luminaire Lint free lens tissue e Lint free cotton swa
25. a system sensor test is in progress Square Law Dimming Curve Sets dimmer operation to Square Law dimming curve See also Linear WARNING For factory use only DO NOT use OR select Start LED Cal Modes Status Status Error Allows scrolling through error list or displays OK if no errors Strobe Manual strobe Allows Manual operation of luminaire strobe operation Swap Swap Swaps pan tilt action for special focus requirements Test Test Accesses diagnostic tests for internal mechanisms or assemblies Tilt Tilt Specifies tilt function for manual control Manual or testing Test Version Version Displays current software version date and time in two pages Wireless Wireless DMX Allows use of optional wireless DMX receivers Note wireless DMX receivers Receiver Attached sold separately White White LED Specifies White intensity parameter for manual control Manual or testing Test Zoom Mode Zoom Operational Sets Zoom Mode to Matching when installing in older VLX3 Wash Luminaires that will operate with old style MCBs 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 67 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 68 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A APPENDIX A NZ Troubleshooting and AN Maintenance This appendix provides instructions for troubleshooting and routine maintenance which may be necessary during the life of the luminaire Troubleshooting e Routine Mainten
26. at LED cooling assembly heatsinks run Mottler brush gently through and in the direction of the heatsink fins from top to bottom so debris will fall down and away from assembly Care should be taken as not to damage heatsinks E lita er OE E LED Cooling Assembly Heatsinks Remove any debris in direction of heatsink fins as indicated AL D N SS SA NOTE Do not direct compressed air through the heatsinks towards fans ES Figure 3 VLX3 Wash Cooling System Heatsink Cleaning edm Step 6 Using compressed air duster blow any remaining debris from heatsink fins in the same direction as indicated in previous step WARNING DO NOT direct compressed air through heatsinks towards fans or vice versa Doing so AN will cause the fans to spin at a high rate and could damage them Also never use any type of cleaning solution on heatsinks Step 7 After cleaning is complete reinstall luminaire head covers Step 8 Power luminaire and test 76 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A APPENDIX B Technical Specifications VLX3 Wash Luminaire PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS Color Mixing System Three custom replaceable 120 watt RGBW LED chipsets Each chipset contains high density red green blue and white LED emitters Optics Beam size control is achieved by the use of an optical zoom system that provides continuously variable field angle from approximately 15
27. be programmed To program a different time length for menu off feature Step 1 Press ESC Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Config Configuration appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to access Display Press Enter 4 Press Up Down arrows to select either 30 Sec 30 seconds 5 Min 5 minutes 10 Min 10 minutes or ON on indefinitely Press Enter to set Step Menu Button Shortcuts The VLX3 Wash has some useful menu button short cuts These shortcuts are Action Buttons Comments LUMINAIRE ESC and UP ARROW simulta ner RESET neously DISABLE PAN UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW Disables pan and tilt operation Luminaire will not respond to any DMX pan or tilt commands until pan and tilt is TILT simultaneously enabled by user LED Quick Test is a useful tool to check the operation of all LEDs The fixture will check operation of all the individual LED QUICK ENTER and UP ARROW LEDs one color at a time in the order of each driver board TEST simultaneously For example the test will scroll Red LED 1 Red LED 2 Red LED 3 Pause Green LED 1 Green LED 2 Green LED 3 and so on through all LEDs DISABLE Power up fixture and press hold Temporarily disables all motors in Luminaire during power MOTORS ON ESC until DMX address appears in up routine only Useful for addressing fixtures in their POWER UP LCD display cases 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001
28. 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 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001 A OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 Timing channels can be set in either or 0 255 DMX modes with the following values assigned 02 9703 0001 A Table 3 10 Timing Channels Map Value DMX Seconds 0 Full Speed 1 0 2 2 0 4 1 3 0 6 4 0 8 2 5 1 6 1 2 7 1 4 3 8 1 6 9 1 8 4 10 2 11 2 2 12 2 4 5 13 2 6 14 2 8 6 15 3 16 3 2 17 3 4 7 18 3 6 19 3 8 8 20 4 21 4 2 22 4 4 9 23 46 24 4 8 10 25 5 26 5 2 27 5 4 11 28 5 6 29 5 8 30 6 12 31 6 2 32 6 4 13 33 6 6 34 6 8 35 7 0 14 36 7 2 37 7 4 15 38 7 6 17 December 2012 47 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 48 Table 3 10 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds 39 7 8 40 8 16 41 8 2 42 8 4 17 43 8 6 44 8 8 45 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 6
29. contained herein is for reference only Vari Lite cannot be responsible for issues arising from non approved parts and accessories installed on any VARIXLITE product Customers of such products should contact the manufacturer directly for assistance and support Introducing non Vari Lite approved third party parts or accessories to your VARIKLITE product may damage the luminaire and could NOTE Vari Lite reserves the right to change details of design materials and finishes Specifications are subject to change without notice VARI KLITE automated lighting equipment is made in the U S A 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A VARISKLITE Express yourself Vari Lite 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 USA 1 877 VARI LITE 1 214 647 7880 www vari lite com 2009 2012 Vari Lite a Philips group company All Rights Reserved
30. control of Green LED Engine 2 from 0 to 4 0 19 Green 2 Low Byte full 20 Blue 2 High Byte ge 0 100 0 16 bit control of Blue LED Engine 2 from 0 to xi 0 21 Blue 2 Low Byte full 22 White 2 High Byte as 0 100 0 16 bit control of White LED Engine 2 from 0 to 0 23 White 2 Low Byte full Controls strobe operations as follows Open DMX 0 2 Closed DMX 3 5 Slow Rand DMX 6 7 Med Rand DMX 8 10 Fast Rand DMX 11 12 Strobe Range DMX 13 slowest 127 fastest 24 Strobe Engine 2 0 255 0 100 0 Pulse Slow Rand DMX 128 129 Pulse Med Rand DMX 130 131 Pulse Fast Rand DMX 132 133 Pulse Range DMX 134 191 Pulse Slow Rand DMX 192 193 Pulse Med Rand DMX 194 195 Pulse Fast Rand DMX 196 197 Pulse Range DMX 198 255 25 Red 3 High Byte 16 bit control of Red LED Engine 3 from 0 to 0 65535 0 100 0 full 26 Red 3 Low Byte 27 Green 3 High Byte 16 bit control of Green LED Engine 3 from 0 to 0 65535 0 100 0 full 28 Green 3 Low Byte 26 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001 A OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 Table 3 2 VLX3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 2 29 Blue 3 High Byte 0 65535 30 Blue 3 Low Byte 0 100 16 bit control of Blue LED Engine 3 from 0 to full 31 White 3 High Byte 32 White 3 Low Byte 0 65535 0 100 16 bit control of White LED Engine 3 from 0 to
31. eingeschr nkt ist 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 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A FOREWORD Notes de s curit Avant de proc der a 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 AN ATTENTION Ce symbole annonce que l appareil risque d tre endommag AN AVERTISSEMENT Ce symbole annonce qu il y a risque d accident grave ou m me fatal CETTE SECTION CONTIENT DES INFORMATIONS G N RALES POUR SE PROT GER CONTRE LES D CHARGES LECTRIQUES LES INCENDIES L EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX RAYONS UV ET TOUT AUTRE ACCIDENT POUVANT ENTRA NER DES BLESSURES AVERTISSEMENT DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROT GER CONTRE LES INCENDIES 1 Les luminaires VARI LITE ont t con us pour tre utilis s uniquement avec certaines type de lampes V rifier le type de lampe LED avant de remplacer les lampes L installation d un autre type de lampe peut poser un danger 2 Les
32. gases 0 100 0 16 bit control of White LED Engine 1 from 0 to 14 White 1 Low Byte full Controls strobe operations as follows Open DMX 0 2 Closed DMX 3 5 Slow Rand DMX 6 7 Med Rand DMX 8 10 Fast Rand DMX 11 12 Strobe Range DMX 13 slowest 127 fastest 15 Strobe LED Engine 1 0 255 0 100 0 Pulse Slow Rand DMX 128 129 Pulse Med Rand DMX 130 131 Pulse Fast Rand DMX 132 133 Pulse Range DMX 134 191 Pulse Slow Rand DMX 192 193 Pulse Med Rand DMX 194 195 Pulse Fast Rand DMX 196 197 Pulse Range DMX 198 255 16 Red 2 High Byte RRB 0 100 0 16 bit control of Red LED Engine 2 from 0 to 17 Red 2 Low Byte full 18 Green 2 High Byte nass 0 100 0 16 bit control of Green LED Engine 2 from 0 to 19 Green 2 Low Byte full 20 Blue 2 High Byte 0 100 0 16 bit control of Blue LED Engine 2 from 0 to 21 Blue 2 Low Byte full 22 White 2 High Byte Be 0 100 0 16 bit control of White LED Engine 2 from 0 to 23 White 2 Low Byte full 30 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001 A OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 Table 3 3 VLX3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 3 Controls strobe operations as follows Open DMX 0 2 Closed DMX 3 5 Slow Rand DMX 6 7 Med Rand DMX 8 10 Fast Rand DMX 11 12 Strobe Range DMX 13 slowest 127 fastest 24 Strobe LED Engine 2 0 255 0
33. locks When the A unlocked to allow free movement of the luminaire head and yoke assemblies Figure 1 2 VLX3 Wash Luminaire External Components and Controls 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Luminaire Overview continued Upper Enclosure Menu Status LEDs Power State Data LCD Display Displays all Data and Luminaire Settings ENTER Enter Button To Select or Change a Setting or Data Value AC Power Input Upper Enclosure Connections Transmit Data Receive Data Error O POWER gt TX RX PHILIPS ccm ESC VARISKLITE Escape ESC To Exit or Go to Previous Menu Item Arrow Keys Left Right Up Down To Menu Navigate Menu Options and make Data Selections 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 8 AN Y p DMX Input DMX Through Passes DMX to Other Luminaires Connection to DMX Controls Figure 1 3 VLX3 Wash Luminaire External Components and Controls 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001 A NZ AN CHAPTER 2 Installation This chapter contains instructions for installation of the luminaire It includes connecting power and data along with instructions for powering up the luminaire for the first time and addressing 1t within your system Power and Data Cabling Requirements Installation Procedures Powering Up Addressing WARNING DO NOT connect or disconnect energi
34. 0 Fast Rand DMX 11 12 Strobe Range DMX 13 slowest 127 fastest 24 Strobe LED Engine 1 0 255 0 10096 0 Pulse Slow Rand DMX 128 129 Pulse Med Rand DMX 130 131 Pulse Fast Rand DMX 132 133 Pulse Range DMX 134 191 Pulse Slow Rand DMX 192 193 Pulse Med Rand DMX 194 195 Pulse Fast Rand DMX 196 197 Pulse Range DMX 198 255 25 Red 2 High Byte 16 bit control of Red LED Engine 2 from 0 to 0 65535 0 100 0 full 26 Red 2 Low Byte 27 Green 2 High Byte 16 bit control of Green LED Engine 2 from 0 to 0 65535 0 100 0 full 28 Green 2 Low Byte 29 Blue 2 High Byte 16 bit control of Blue LED Engine 2 from O to 0 65535 0 100 0 full 30 Blue 2 Low Byte i 31 White 2 High Byte 16 bit control of White LED Engine 2 from 0 to 0 65535 0 100 0 full 32 White 2 Low Byte 36 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001 A OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 Table 3 4 VLX3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 4 Controls strobe operations as follows Open DMX 0 2 Closed DMX 3 5 Slow Rand DMX 6 7 Med Rand DMX 8 10 Fast Rand DMX 11 12 Strobe Range DMX 13 slowest 127 fastest 33 Strobe LED Engine 2 0 255 0 10096 Pulse Slow Rand DMX 128 129 Pulse Med Rand DMX 130 131 Pulse Fast Rand DMX 132 133 Pulse Range DMX 134 191 Pulse Slow Rand DMX 192
35. 001A 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 MA CAUTION advising of potential damage to product AN WARNING advising of potential injury or death to persons GENERAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK FIRE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE UV RADIATION AND INJURY TO PERSONS CAN BE FOUND BELOW WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE 1 VARIXLITE luminaires have been designed for use with specific lamp types The VLX3 Wash Luminaire uses special LED devices Installing another type of light sources may be hazardous and will void your warranty 2 Luminaires may be mounted on any type of surface as long as mounting instructions are followed See instructions detailed in this manual 3 Note distance requirement from combustible materials or illuminated objects for VARI LITE 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 Disconnect power before servicing any VARI XLITE equipment 3 Servicing to be performed by qualified personnel o
36. 33 Wireless note wireless Yes Unlink Reset Receiver receivers are sold No separately Fixture Status Status Error Display Scrolls error messages or displays OK Re Calibrate Recalibrate OK Asks confirms to execute fixture recalibration of fixture Luminaire ID XXX Displays current Luminaire ID setting Version MM DD YY Page 1 HH MM Page 2 Fixt Hrs Fixture Hours XXXX Number of Fixture Hours Download Download OK Asks confirms to Software download software in fixture 02 9703 0001 A Menu system description continued on next page 17 December 2012 63 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 4 1 VLX3 Wash Menu System Chart to run beam spreader mechanism operational test 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5th Level Manual Pan XXXXX DMX Value Manual Tilt XXXXX DMX Value Commands Dimmer XXXXX DMX Value Disabled when DMX Present Red XXXXX DMX Value Blue XXXXX DMX Value Green XXXXX DMX Value White XXXXX DMX Value Beam Sprdr XXX DMX Value Strobe XXX DMX Value Test Fixture All Seq Selects fixture to run RUN TEST operational and sequence through all tests Press available tests ESC to stop Pan Tilt Selects fixture to RUN TEST tests run Pan Tilt operational test Pan Selects fixture to run RUN TEST Pan operational test Tilt Selects fixture to run Tilt RUN TEST operational test Strobe Selects fixture to run RUN TEST Strobe o
37. 5 16 26 66 16 67 16 68 17 27 69 17 70 18 28 71 18 72 18 73 19 29 74 19 75 20 30 76 20 77 20 78 21 31 79 21 80 21 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001 A 02 9703 0001 A OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING Table 3 10 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds 81 22 32 82 22 83 23 33 84 23 85 23 86 24 34 87 24 88 25 35 89 25 90 25 91 26 36 92 26 93 27 37 94 27 95 27 96 28 38 97 28 98 29 39 99 29 100 29 101 30 40 102 30 103 30 104 31 41 105 31 106 32 42 107 32 108 32 109 33 43 110 33 111 34 44 112 34 113 34 114 35 45 115 35 116 36 46 117 36 118 36 119 37 47 120 37 121 38 48 122 38 17 December 2012 3 49 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 50 Table 3 10 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds 123 38 124 39 49 125 39 126 39 127 40 50 128 40 129 41 51 130 41 131 41 132 42 52 133 42 134 43 53 135 43 136 43 137 44 54 138 44 139 45 55 140 45 141 45 142 46 56 143 46 144 47 57 145 47 146 47 147 48 58 148 48 149 49 59 150 49 151 49 152 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 17 December
38. 5535 0 100 32768 16 bit control of Pan 540 of movement 5 Tilt High Byte 6 Tilt Low Byte 0 65535 0 100 32768 16 bit control of Tilt 270 of movement 7 Red High Byte 8 Red Low Byt 0 65535 0 100 0 16 bit control of Red LEDs from 0 to full ed Low Byte 9 Green High Byte 10 B ene 0 65535 0 10096 0 16 bit control of Green LEDs from 0 to full reen Low Byte 11 Blue High Byte 12 i emn 0 65535 0 10096 0 16 bit control of Blue LEDs from 0 to full ue Low Byte 13 White High Byte 14 Whites EOW Byt 0 65535 0 100 0 16 bit control of White LEDs from 0 to full ite Low Byte 15 Unused N A N A N A For Future Use 16 Unused N A N A N A For Future Use 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001 A OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 Table 3 1 VLX3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 1 Beam 0 255 0 100 255 Controls beam angle from 15 DMX 0 to 55 DMX 255 Strobe 0 255 0 100 Controls strobe operations as follows Open DMX 0 2 Closed DMX 3 5 Slow Rand DMX 6 7 Med Rand DMX 8 10 Fast Rand DMX 11 12 Strobe Range DMX 13 slowest 127 fastest Pulse Slow Rand DMX 128 129 Pulse Med Rand DMX 130 131 Pulse Fast Rand DMX 132 133 Pulse Range DMX 134 191 Pulse Slow Rand DMX 192 193 Pulse Med Rand DMX 194 195 Pulse Fast Rand DMX 196 197 Pulse Range DMX 198 255 Intensity Time 0 255
39. A Menu Functions Menu System Overview The following is a graphic representation of the entire VLX3 Wash Luminaire menu system Address value 1 thru 512 MENU SYSTEM MENU FUNCTIONS Configure Pan Tilt Movement Enable Disable Dim Curve Square Law Linear Power Level Normal Quiet Constant Fans Level LED Mode LED Correction On Field Adjust Off Display Off Time On 30 Sec Display Enabled 5 Min Disp Tilt 10 Min On Off Auto Up Down Zoom Mode Normal Matching CMD Lock On L Off Change Lum ID On Reset Default OK Note Set Zoom Mode to Ma tching when installing in older VLX3 Wash Luminaires that will operate with old style MCBs Fixture _ Status scrolls errors or displays OK Re Calibrate OK Luminaire ID XXX Version MM DD YY HH MM Fixt Hrs XXXX Download OK Manual Pan XXXXX Tilt XXXXX Dimmer XXXXX Red XXXXX Blue XXXXX Green XXXXX White XXXXX Beam Sprdr XXXXX Strobe XXXXX Note Manual is disabled if DMX512 signal is present
40. A depending on the AC supply voltage Operational Temperature 20 to 122 F 29 to 50 C Cooling Variable forced air cooling Control Completely compatible with a wide variety of DMX512 lighting control consoles Channel Count depends on mode selected by user 5 pin in and thru DMX Weight 44 Ibs 20 0 kg NOTE Vari Lite reserves the right to change details of design materials and finishes Specifications are subject to change without notice VARIZKLITE automated lighting equipment is made in the U S A 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS B Spacing Hangs on 21 50 inch 54 6 cm centers All models can be mounted and operated in any orientation 21 50 in T 546 10 mm 23 36 in 593 34 21 50 in 546 10 mm 18 88 in 479 56 3 00 in 76 20 mm lens extended NOTE Vari Lite reserves the right to change details of design materials and finishes Specifications are subject to change without notice VARI LITE automated lighting equipment is made in the U S A 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 79 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 80 Dimensions 6 32 Threaded Inserts 4 Places 18 9 in 480 0 mm 12 3 in 312 4 mm 196 9 mm 21 5 in 546 1 mm 16 6 in 421 6 mm 19 1 in 2 485 2 ume 3 0 in 13 8 in 76 2 mm e 350 5 mm lens extended i Y 1 19 3 in 490 2 mm Information
41. C224P 2 110 Polyure 22 Heavy Duty and Portable 105 thane PC224T 2 110 PVC 22 UL2464 105 PC226T 3 110 PVC 22 UL2464 Characteristic Impedance 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 1 5 terminator is also necessary for software downloads and running tests on E 4 multiple luminaires To construct your own connector you will need the 3 following components Solder resistors across pins 2 amp 3 and 4 amp 5 e pin male XLR connector Two 1 4W 5 120 ohm resistors A Note A male termination connector is also available as an accessory from Vari Lite See Replacement Items Accessories on page 6 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 13 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Installation Procedures Hanging the Luminaire The VLX3 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 tru
42. CTS 0 2m IP20 FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with Vari Lite system service and safety guidelines may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense Declaration of Conformity We declare under our sole responsibility declare under our responsibility for the products named herein are in conformity with the essential requirement of the following European Directives and harmonized standards Low Voltage Directive LVD 2006 95 EC EN 60598 2 17 1984 A1 1987 A2 1990 used in conjunction with 60598 1 2008 A11 2009 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive EMC 2004 108 EC EN 55022 2010 EN 55024 2010 Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment Directive RoHS 2011 65 EC EN 50581 2012 Equipment referred to in this declaration of conformity was first manufactured in 2011 in compliance with these standards 17 December 2012 02 9703 0
43. DMX Receiver 28 9687 0101 Lumen Radio Wireless DMX Receiver 28 9687 0102 City Theatrical Wireless DMX Receiver PC1BE AC Input Cable PowerCon with Bare End no connector 1 Meter PC1GP AC Input Cable PowerCon with Stage Pin Male Connector 1 Meter PC1GTL AC Input Cable PowerCon with Twist Lock Male Connector 1 Meter PC1GR AC Input Cable PowerCon with Edison Male Connector 1 Meter Note For more information on the USB Luminaire Programming Kit please see USB Download and Programming on page 54 6 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001 A DESCRIPTION COMPONENTS 7 Luminaire Overview The following illustration shows the external luminaire components and controls Head Assembly Houses light source lens and LED PCB assemblies Head Covers top and bottom Provides access to light source and LED cooling assemblies Yoke Assembly Houses Master Control Board MCB and power supply Upper Enclosure Assembly Houses LED power supply connections and menu display Menu Display Used to input manual commands program test set defaults and access internal status information See detail on next page Input Panel DMX512 Input DMX512 Thru and AC Input connections Pan amp Tilt Service Locks Tilt Service Lock Pan Service Lock luminaire is in use both the Pan and Tilt service locks must be disengaged The VLX3 Wash Luminaire has separate Pan and Tilt service
44. I LITE 1 VARI LITE 2 VARI LITE 3 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 xi VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL UV 1 VARI LITE UV HID 2
45. IRE USER S MANUAL Manual Color Adjustment ss 43 Manual Color Adjustment Through the Luminaire Menu System 43 Manual Color Adjustment Through a Control Console sss 44 Luminaire Timing Timing Channel Information ss 45 Updating Software USB Download and Programming ss 54 Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire 55 Chapter 4 Menu System Menu Operation Wh t is the Menu Systa t 232 Ds eo 58 Controls Operation es ne ve ere o eee E ee eden at d fett 58 Default Stein ista 60 Menu Button Shortcuts ses 60 Menu Functions Menu System Overview aaa Rn inne deed ln terre 61 Menu System Function Chart 62 Menu Function Definitions ai 65 Appendix A Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages tee icr nase ce ee edet ent tee EE 70 Troubleshooting Gilde era een series ten rates taedet le Tea 72 Routine Maintenance Introduction io ee IE 74 Special Cleaning and Care Instructions esses enne 74 Shipping Transportation 74 Cooling System Heatsink Cleaning Procedure 75 Appendix B Technical Specifications IBER ENE EE ll 77 xiv 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001 A INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS MANUAL Introduction About This Manual This manual provides necessary information regarding safety installatio
46. LETZUNGEN WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM FEUERSCHUTZ 1 VARI LITE Scheinwerfer sind ausschlie lich f r den Einsatz mit bestimmten Lampentyps Achten Sie auf den Lampentyp LED 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 VARI LITE Scheinwerfer von brennbarem Material oder beleuchteten Objekten WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ELEKTROSCHOCK 1 VARI LITE Scheinwerfer eignen sich ausschlieBlich f r trockene Standorte Regen oder Feuchtigkeit k nnen die Scheinwerfer besch digen 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 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 V VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL vi 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 Esist gef hrlich Leuchten ohne Linsen oder Blenden zu bedienen Blenden Linsen oder Ultraviolettschirme m ssen ausgetauscht werden sofern deren Schutzwirkung durch sichtbare Besch digung z B Spr nge oder Schrammen
47. March 18 2003 Press Up Down arrows to display second half of version This will be displayed as a time HH MM For example 16 00 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001 A NZ AN This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature For DMX operation and detailed information see DMX Operation on page 22 CHAPTER 4 Menu System Menu Operation e Menu Functions Important Information on VLX3 Wash Luminaire Software 05 30 12 and later Software version 05 30 12 and is completely compatible with all VLX3 Wash Luminaire Main Control Boards MCBs both old style and new style e Users with VLX3 Wash Luminaires are encouraged to make sure their VLX3 Wash Luminaires have this new version of software or later loaded into their fixtures New style MCBs on luminaires built after 05 18 12 must have this software version or later installed or zoom mechanism will not function A matching zoom feature is added for new style MCBs to match the speed and performance of old style MCBs e Refer to Menu System Overview on page 61 menu structure Note This feature should be used when using a mixture of luminaires with old style and new style MCBs 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 57 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Menu Operation What is the Menu System The menu system is a programmable set of commands used to configure address operate and te
48. NTRA CHOQUE EL CTRICO 1 Las luminarias VARIXLITE est n dise adas solamente para lugares secos La exposici n a la lluvia o humedad pueden da ar la luminaria Desconecte la energ a antes de dar servicio a cualquier equipo de VARI LITE 3 El servicio debe ser realizado solamente por personal calificado 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 ix VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCI N CONTINUA CONTRA LA EXPOSICI N EXCESIVA DE RADIACI N ULTRA VIOLETA 1 Muchas luminarias VARI XLITE 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 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 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001 A FOREWORD
49. PHILIPS VARISKLITE VLX3 Wash Luminaires USER S MANUAL All other brand or product names which may be mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations VLX3 Wash Luminaire User s Manual The information furnished in this manual is 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 Vari Lite a Philips group company 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 USA Version as of 17 December 2012 Part number 02 9703 0001 A VLX3 Wash Luminaire User s Manual 2012 Vari Lite a Philips group company All Rights Reserved FOREWORD How To Obtain Warranty Service A copy of the Vari Lite Limited Warranty was included in the shipping package for this VARI LITE product To obtain warranty service please contact customer service at 1 877 VARI LITE 1 877 827 4548 1 214 647 7880 or entertainment service philips com and request a Return Material Authorization RMA for warranty service You will need to provide the model and serial number of the item being returned a 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 beginnin
50. XLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 3 2 VLX3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 2 41 Control 0 255 0 100 Used to set different modes parameters and functions of the VLX Wash Set control channel value for desired action Hold value for at least 3 seconds unless noted by Set control channel value to 0 without any scaling Default Setting on Console DMX 0 Display On Off DMX 3 4 Reset All to Defaults DMX 5 7 Quiet Modet DMX 11 13 Level Light Modet DMX 14 16 Constant Fans Modet DMX 17 19 Normal Modet DMX 20 22 Dimmer Curve LINEART DMX 31 32 Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW DMX 34 35 Full Luminaire Reset DMX 81 87 Color Calibration OFFt DMX 116 117 Color Calibration ON DMX 118 120 Manual Color Adjust ENABLET DMX 121 122 Manual Color Adjust STORET DMX 124 125 Engines Combined DMX 150 152 Engines Independent DMX 153 155 Notes When resetting to defaults the following will be enabled on the luminaire Normal Mode Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW Color Calibration ON 1 These settings require the Command Lock in Menu to be set to OFF in order to change on Control Channel Resetting to defaults will turn Command Lock OFF This parameter does not require that the value be held for 3 seconds to set NOTE In Com bined Mode all fixtures must be patched as Mode 2 units 41 channel for proper operation 28 17
51. ance AN WARNING All routine maintenance procedures are to be performed with power completely removed from the luminaire Never remove protective covers when luminaire is powered Wear appropriate protective eye wear and gloves when servicing the fixture All service and maintenance other than described herein should be performed by an Authorized VARI LITE Dealer or Service Center AN WARNING DO NOT connect or disconnect energized power cable at fixture under load Turn off circuit breaker or completely de energize circuit before connecting or disconnecting power cable at fixture Power is only removed from the fixture by disconnecting power cable from source or turning off source circuit breaker 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 69 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Troubleshooting 70 Error Messages If a problem occurs during luminaire calibration at the end of the calibration sequence the Menu Display cycles through any applicable error message s until the end of the list is reached To review the error messages again re access them using the Status function To access error messages Step Step Step Step l 2 3 As indicated in Figure A 1 press ESC to access the main menu screen Press Up Down arrows until Fixture appears Press Enter Press Up Down arrows to access Status Press Enter Display will now scroll through any error messages or display OK if no errors If an er
52. ateur peut avoir prendre des mesures ad quates 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A 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 AN ADVERTENCIA indica posibles lesiones o muerte a las personas LA INFORMACI N GENERAL RELACIONADA A LA PROTECCI N CONTRAGOLPES DE CORRIENTE EL CTRICA INCENDIO EXPOSICI N EXCESIVA A RADIACI N ULTRA VIOLETA Y LESIONES A LAS PERSONAS SE PUEDE ENCONTRAR SEGUIDAMENTE ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCI N CONTINUA CONTRA INCENDIO 1 Las luminarias VARI LITE han sido dise adas para ser usadas solamente con algunas l mparas Tome nota del tipo de l mpara LED antes de reemplazarla Instalaci n de otro tipo de l mpara puede ser peligroso 2 Las luminarias se pueden instalar en cualquier tipo de superficie siempre que se sigan las instrucciones de instalaci n Vea las instrucciones detalladas en este manual 3 Tome nota de los requerimientos de distancia de materiales combustibles u objetos iluminados para las luminarias VARI LITE ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCI N CONTINUA CO
53. bs for hard to reach spot cleaning Lint or powder free gloves e Reagent grade isopropyl alcohol A mild soap solution Reagent grade isopropyl alcohol is good to use on the VLX3 Wash Luminaire plastic optics with anti reflection coatings If the lens is still dirty after using isopropyl alcohol for instance if fingerprints or oil is just redistributed and not cleaned off the optic then a mild soap and water solution can be used to gently wash the lens Repeat the cleaning with isopropyl alcohol to eliminate streaks and soap residue WARNING Under no circumstances should ammonia based cleaners acetone or other harsh solvents be used on or near the VLX3 Wash Luminaire These types of cleaners or solvents can permanently damage the optics or housings of the fixture If you have any questions regarding the use or care of your VLX3 Wash Luminaire please contact Vari Lite technical support at 1 877 VARI LITE or 1 214 647 7880 Shipping Transportation The zoom assembly on the VLX3 Wash should be fully retracted inside the head assembly when the unit is not in use being shipped or is in storage Vari Lite recommends this be done with a suitable DMX control device However if the need arises to manually retract the lens then it should be done by very carefully and slowly with even pressure on each side of the barrel in line with the rails or with pressure right in the center between the three lenses Care should be taken to n
54. cember 2012 35 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 3 4 VLX3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 4 Used for setting fixture into expanded mode for control of individual LED engines This channel also contains individual spin speeds and various other effects DMX values as follows Combined Engine Control DMX 0 10 Independent LED Control DMX 11 20 LED Virtual Spin CW DMX 21 50 Fast to Slow LED Virtual Spin STOP DMX 51 53 m Engine Modifier 25255 00 0 LED Virtual Spin Counter CW DMX 54 83 Slow to Fast Stop Independent Engine Data DMX 84 86 LED Pile On Spin CW DMX 87 116 Fast to Slow LED Pile On STOP DMX 117 119 LED Pile On Spin Counter CW DMX 120 149 Stop Independent Engine Data DMX 150 152 16 Red 1 High Byte gn 0 65535 0 10095 0 16 bit control of Red LED Engine 1 from 0 to 17 Red 1 Low Byte full 18 Green 1 High Byte hi gn oy 0 65535 0 10095 0 16 bit control of Green LED Engine 1 from 0 to 19 Green 1 Low Byte full 20 Blue 1 High Byte bi i gn By 0 65535 0 10095 0 16 bit control of Blue LED Engine 1 from 0 to 21 Blue 1 Low Byte full 22 White 1 High Byte hi gn By 0 65535 0 100 0 16 bit control of White LED Engine 1 from O to 23 White 1 Low Byte full Controls strobe operations as follows Open DMX 0 2 Closed DMX 3 5 Slow Rand DMX 6 7 Med Rand DMX 8 1
55. de 2 the unit will default to Combined Control Combined Control Combined Control allows luminaire s set to Mode 2 to behave as if set to Mode 1 Meaning that you have one set of console controls for all three of the individual segments Combined Control e Channels 7 amp 8 controls all three Red Channels 9 amp 10 controls all three Green e Channels 11 amp 12 controls all three Blue e Channels 13 amp 14 controls all three White e Channel 15 controls all three Strobe e Channels 16 through 33 have no affect on the luminaire Independent Control Independent control allows each of the 3 segments R G B W and Intensity to be set to individual parameters To operate in Independent Mode you have to send a value on the control channel 41 of 153 155 Please note there is NO 3 second rule You should always HOLD the control channel at that DMX value while operating in Independent Mode You can then set levels for each individual segment by adjusting the corresponding DMX channel To return to Combined Control send a value on the control channel of 150 152 Again the 3 second rule is not needed 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 25 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 3 2 VLX3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 2 Default These DMX values Channel Parameter Range DMX Range mended console Description
56. default values 1 Intensity High 4 3 BS 0 65535 0 100 0 16 bit control for Intensity of LED settings ntensity Low 3 Pan High Byte 4 Pan Low Byte 0 65535 0 100 32768 16 bit control of Pan 540 of movement 5 Tilt High Byte 6 Tilt Low Byte 0 65535 0 100 32768 16 bit control of Tilt 270 of movement 7 Red 1 High Byte E 0 100 0 16 bit control of Red LED Engine 1 from 0 to S 0 8 Red 1 Low Byte full 9 Green 1 High Byte 95655 0 100 0 16 bit control of Green LED Engine 1 from 0 to 0 10 Green 1 Low Byte full 11 Blue 1 High Byte 0 100 0 16 bit control of Blue LED Engine 1 from 0 to 0 12 Blue 1 Low Byte full 13 White 1 High Byte 0 100 0 16 bit control of White LED Engine 1 from 0 to had 0 14 White 1 Low Byte full Controls strobe operations as follows Open DMX 0 2 Closed DMX 3 5 Slow Rand DMX 6 7 Med Rand DMX 8 10 Fast Rand DMX 11 12 Strobe Range DMX 13 slowest 127 fastest 15 Strobe Engine 1 0 255 0 10096 0 Pulse Slow Rand DMX 128 129 Pulse Med Rand DMX 130 131 Pulse Fast Rand DMX 132 133 Pulse Range DMX 134 191 Pulse Slow Rand DMX 192 193 Pulse Med Rand DMX 194 195 Pulse Fast Rand DMX 196 197 Pulse Range DMX 198 255 16 Red 2 High Byte E 0 100 0 16 bit control of Red LED Engine 2 from 0 to ei 0 17 Red 2 Low Byte full 18 Green 2 High Byte ss 0 100 0 16 bit
57. desired action Hold value for at least 3 seconds Set control channel value to O without any scaling Default Setting on Console DMX 0 Display On Off DMX 3 4 Reset All to Defaults DMX 5 7 Quiet Modet DMX 11 13 Level Light Mode DMX 14 16 Constant Fans Modet DMX 17 19 Normal Mode DMX 20 22 Dimmer Curve LINEART DMX 31 32 Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAWT DMX 34 35 42 Control 0 255 0 100 0 Full Luminaire Reset DMX 81 87 Color Calibration OFF DMX 116 117 Color Calibration ONT DMX 118 120 Manual Color Adjust ENABLET DMX 121 122 Manual Color Adjust STORET DMX 124 125 Notes When resetting to defaults the following will be enabled on the luminaire Normal Mode Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW Color Calibration ON T These settings require the Command Lock in Menu to be set to OFF in order to change on Control Channel Resetting to defaults will turn Command Lock OFF 32 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001 A OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 DMX Mode 4 Channel Mapping Enhanced Individual LED Engine Control Vari Lite has added a new control mode in VLX3 wash luminaires called Mode 4 Mode 4 allows users to program and control each LED engine individually but with significant differences from Mode 2 and Mode 3 as described in Vari Lite Technical Bulletin LSW 064 To select DMX Mode 4 access the Menu System as follows DMX gt DMX Map gt Mode 4
58. ds Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 30 seconds of non use 5 Min 5 Minutes Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 5 minutes of non use Address Address Accesses option for setting luminaire DMX starting address All Seq All Test Tests all internal mechanisms in sequence for X steps Sequences Auto Automatic Opera When set to Auto menu display will automatically orient itself is relation to tion fixture s hanging or sitting position up or down Beam Sprdr Beam Spreader Specifies beam spread function for manual control Manual or Test Mechanism Blue Blue LED Specifies Blue color intensity for manual control Manual CAL LEDs Calibrates LEDs To start LED calibration or to set LEDs to specific factory calibration level Channel XXX DMX Channel Specifies DMX channel for display of current data value CMD Lock Command Lock Selects whether to set Command Lock to lock out access to various settings from the console using the Control Channel Configure System Accesses options for pan tilt operation LED Setup dimmer operational set Configuration tings and Menu Display defaults Constant Fans Fixture Mode Luminaire setup is in Constant Fans mode This setting sets fans to maximum speed and will keep them operating at full regardless of LED junction temper atures 02 Data DMX Data Accesses option for setting DMX address channel Dim Curve Dimmer Operation
59. e 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 Note For Mode 1 Channel Mapping refer to page 22 For Mode 2 Channel Mapping refer to page 25 For Mode 3 Channel Mapping refer to page 29 IMPORTANT When changing the DMX Map from one mode to another the luminaire will auto re calibrate Table 3 4 VLX3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 4 Default These DMX o values are recom m Channel Parameter Range DMX Range mended console Description default values 1 Intensity High 3 mn 0 65535 0 100 0 16 bit control for Intensity of LED settings ntensity Low 3 Pan High Byte 4 Pan Low Byte 0 65535 0 100 32768 16 bit control of Pan 540 of movement 5 Tilt High Byte 6 Tilt Low Byte 0 65535 0 100 32768 16 bit control of Tilt 270 of movement Controls beam angle from 15 DMX 0 to 55 7 B 0 255 0 100 255 vem 255 Allows for luminaire timing of intensity Profile 8 Intensity Time 0 255 0 100 255 should default to DMX 255 for smoothest con sole fade times Allows for luminaire timing of pan and tilt Profile 9 Focus Time 0 255 0 100 255 should default to DMX 255 for smoothest con sole fade times Allows for luminaire timing of color mixing Profile 10 Color Time 0 255 0 100 255 should default to DMX 255 for smoothest con sole fade times Allo
60. e immediately begins a calibration sequence that steps it through pan and tilt movements The beam mechanism also moves through a full range of motion After calibration the luminaire head either stops at its home position which positions the pan axis at mid rotation and the head parallel to the yoke with the lens pointing away from the luminaire upper enclosure or it moves to its current DMX defined position when DMX data is present All internal mechanisms also move to their home or DMX defined positions 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 WARNING DO NOT connect or disconnect energized power cable at fixture under load Turn off AN circuit breaker or completely de energize circuit before connecting or disconnecting power cable at fixture Power is only removed from the fixture by disconnecting power cable from source or turning off source circuit breaker Step 1 At each luminaire connect power cable to fixture Step 2 Be sure pan and tilt locks are disengaged refer to Luminaire Overview on page 7 for details to allow full head and yoke movement Step 3 Energize each connected circuit Step 4 Luminaire will automatically cycle through calibration and stop at home position LCD Display Luminaire Calibration Status During luminaire calibration or re calibration the progress of the opera
61. ear steppy in console timed moves Table 3 9 VLX3 Channel Function Timing Channel Relationship Timing Channel Channel Function Focus Time Color Time Beam Time Intensity Time Pan Hi Byte Lo Byte 4 Tilt Hi Byte Lo Byte Red Hi Byte Lo Byte Green Hi Byte Lo Byte Blue Hi Byte Lo Byte White Hi Byte Lo Byte Beam Spreader Intensity If Intensity has a timing channel value manual faders will respond at given time value This may deliver unexpected results A timing value of zero is full speed A time value of 100 or 255 in DMX enables the associated parameter s to follow cue fade time console time rather than the timing channel 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 45 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 46 A Note The particular storing syntax for your console as well as instructions on how to write part cues can be found in the operation manual for that console To use these channels you must Step Step Step Step Step 1 2 3 Create the cue including color focus intensity etc as required Decide which fixtures and which parameter groups will use timing channels Assign a value to the particular timing channel s you wish to use for timing information see chart on next page Set console timing or cue fade time for parameters and timing channels to zero seconds Store cue Note Avoid
62. ee tico ttn EE kk lt 4 Components Included e tr Sn ER ER eet e 5 Replacement Items Accessories ss 6 Luminaire OVON EW soot etre ns NS lt 7 Chapter 2 Installation Power and Data Cabling Requirements AG POWELL EE EE 10 Current ys Voltagem RE 11 Data Cali A PORE REST 12 Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers renen 13 Male Termination Connector sise 13 Installation Procedures Hanging the Eu min ire sus EE 14 Floor Mounting the Luminaire 17 Connecting Data and Power ss 17 Powering Up Power Up and Configuration Procedure 18 Addressing Program Starting Address usate ede ran Tee bv pee Te Id 19 Chapter 3 Operation DMX Operation Channel Mapping petiit diete EG 22 DMX Mode 1 Channel Mapping Normal Operational 22 DMX Mode 2 Channel Mapping Enhanced Operational 25 DMX Mode 3 Channel Mapping Individual LED Engine Control 29 DMX Mode 4 Channel Mapping Enhanced Individual LED Engine Control 33 Control Channel Fonctions teo eerte een aed ares ta Enns 38 VLX3 Wash Luminaire Operational Modes from Control Channel Settings 41 LED Field Adjustment 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 xiii VARIKLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINA
63. effects with them If you move the Engine Modifier channel up in the range of 21 through 83 you will notice that the colors you have selected are now rotating around each of the three engines By adjusting within this range you are able to change speed and direction of the rotation Ifthe Engine Modifier channel is set in the range of 87 through 149 the color selected for engine 1 will be applied to engine 2 and then engine 3 sequentially It will then apply the selected color on engine 2 to engine 3 and then engine 1 sequentially It will then apply the color selected for engine 3 to engine 1 and then to engine 2 sequentially This is called LED Pile On By changing the values within this range you can manipulate the speed and direction the LED Pile On takes Itis important to note that the individual colors can be altered while this channel is activated Simply go back to any of the engines and change their values The Engine Modifier channel will recognize the changes in real time It 1s also important to note that the Color Timing Channel DMX Channel 40 in Mode 3 is still recognized with the Engine Modifier channel For example if you set a slow rotation of the LED engines and then give ita 1 or 2 second color timing value you will notice the rotation of the LED engines are now fading to each color rather than snapping to each color Refer to Table 3 3 VLX3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 3 on page 30 for all the values needed to w
64. es of less than 100 on any of these parameters indicate that a manual adjustment has been performed on the fixture and stored e To return back to the factory calibration simply adjust R G B and D back to the values of 65535 44 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001 A OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 Luminaire Timing Timing Channel Information Timing channel control improves the timed moves of certain groups of parameters We provide up to four timing channels one for focus Pan and Tilt one for color parameters one for beam parameters and one for luminaire intensity Types of timing control Timing Control Channel the luminaire uses its timing channel value to calculate a smooth continuous movement for a given time and transition e Console Timing the console calculates the time duration between the DMX increments to be sent for a given time and transition Guidelines e Timing channels support time values of up to six minutes use a timing channel instead of console timing it is necessary to set the timing channel to the desired value and set cue and or parameter time to zero A combination of time controls can produce unexpected results e The default value setting in the profile should be 255 proportional control to allow smooth movement when using console timing The timing channel data should change as a snap A zero value will give the fastest move however without any smoothing this can app
65. follows Combined Engine Control DMX 0 10 Independent LED Control DMX 11 20 LED Virtual Spin CW DMX 21 50 Fast to Slow LED Virtual Spin STOP DMX 51 53 7 N 98 Engine Moder pea 100 g LED Virtual Spin Counter CW DMX 54 83 Slow to Fast Stop Independent Engine Data DMX 84 86 LED Pile On Spin CW DMX 87 116 Fast to Slow LED Pile On STOP DMX 117 119 LED Pile On Spin Counter CW DMX 120 149 Stop Independent Engine Data DMX 150 152 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 31 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 3 3 VLX3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 3 Controls beam angle from 15 DMX 0 to 55 37 B 0 255 0 100 255 nd ii DMX 255 Allows for luminaire timing of intensity Profile 38 Intensity Time 0 255 0 10096 255 should default to DMX 255 for smoothest con sole fade times Allows for luminaire timing of pan and tilt Profile 39 Focus Time 0 255 0 100 255 should default to DMX 255 for smoothest con sole fade times Allows for luminaire timing of color mixing Profile 40 Color Time 0 255 0 100 255 should default to DMX 255 for smoothest con sole fade times Allows for luminaire timing of zoom Profile 41 Beam Time 0 255 0 100 255 should default to DMX 255 for smoothest con sole fade times Used to set different modes parameters and functions of the VLX Wash Set control channel value for
66. ftware version and total operation hours Also accesses recalibration and download options Green Green LED Specifies Green intensity parameter for manual control Manual Int Level Intensity Level The Intensity Limiter is used to match overall output level of multiple VLX wash luminaires if desired The Intensity Limiter default is 100 and is adjustable by the user For example if a fixture s Intensity Limiter is set to 80 a value of 100 from a desk will only output 80 of the fixture power as determined by the VLX Operation Mode Normal Quiet Constant Fans or Level Light Inv Pan Invert Pan Reverses pan action for special focus requirements Inv Tilt Invert Tilt Reverses tilt action for special focus requirements LED Correction LED Calibration Sets LEDs to factory calibration level Level LED Fans LED Fan Test Specifies one of luminaire s six fans for status or current state information LED Setup LED Operational LED settings operation of power level or calibration Settings LED Status Current Status of Specifies one of luminaire s seven LEDs for status or current state informa LED tion LED Temps LED Operational Measures temperature associated with LED operation displays in degrees Temperature Celsius Level Light Fixture Mode Luminaire setup is in set to Level Light mode by user This mode maintains a reduced LED output to keep various fixtures from operating at different levels depending upon thermal situations The fans wi
67. full 33 34 35 36 Strobe Engine 3 Unused Unused Beam 0 255 N A N A 0 255 0 100 N A N A 0 100 N A N A 255 Controls strobe operations as follows Open DMX 0 2 Closed DMX 3 5 Slow Rand DMX 6 7 Med Rand DMX 8 10 Fast Rand DMX 11 12 Strobe Range DMX 13 slowest 127 fastest Pulse Slow Rand DMX 128 129 Pulse Med Rand DMX 130 131 Pulse Fast Rand DMX 132 133 Pulse Range DMX 134 191 Pulse Slow Rand DMX 192 193 Pulse Med Rand DMX 194 195 Pulse Fast Rand DMX 196 197 Pulse Range DMX 198 255 For Future Use For Future Use Controls beam angle from 15 DMX 0 to 55 DMX 255 37 Intensity Time 0 255 0 100 255 Allows for luminaire timing of intensity Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest con sole fade times 38 Focus Time 0 255 0 10096 255 Allows for luminaire timing of pan and tilt Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest con sole fade times 39 Color Time 0 255 0 100 255 Allows for luminaire timing of color mixing Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest con sole fade times 40 Beam Time 0 255 0 10096 255 Allows for luminaire timing of zoom Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest con sole fade times 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 27 VARI
68. g mechanism is fully seated after the bracket is installed on the luminaire Example Truss Hook and Mounting Hardware not included j n Mounting w N prackets ioi Bracket AT Fa direction Locking ng same fig yrations Mechanism LE all con _ u Locking SE Mechanism Raised Mounting gt Hole Buttons 4 each SEA Press up to install or release Locked Figure 2 4 Installing Brackets on Luminaire Enclosure 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 15 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Installing in Truss Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Using two people lift luminaire into mounting position Secure in place with truss hook Ensure truss hook hardware that locks hook in place e g wing bolt is properly tightened and that luminaire is fully supported Attach safety cable as required as follows refer to Figure 2 5 a Connect one end of cable to luminaire handle b Loop at least once around truss pipe and attach other end of cable to opposite handle Connect power and data cables according to procedure given in Connecting Data and Power on page 17 WARNING DO NOT connect or disconnect energized power cable at fixture under load Turn off AN circuit breaker or completely de energize circuit before connecting or disconnecting power cable at fixture Power is only removed from the fixture by disconnecting power cable from source or t
69. g of the warranty period Once you obtain the RMA pack the unit in a secure shipping container or in its original packing box Be sure to clearly indicate the RMA number on all packing lists correspondence and shipping labels If available please include a copy of your invoice as proof of purchase in the shipping container With the RMA number written legibly on or near the shipping address label return the unit freight prepaid to Vari Lite Attention Warranty Service RMA 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 USA As stated in the warranty it is required that the shipment be insured and FOB our service center 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 i VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Compliance Notice PHILIPS 10911 Petal Street VAR LITE www vari lite com eee NOT FOR RESIDENTIAL USE IMPROPRE A L USAGE DOMESTIQUE SUITABLE FOR DRY LOCATIONS ONLY CONVENABLE SEULEMENT A DES EMPLACEMENTS SECS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 RoHS Compliant THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING 2002 95 EC INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION Pax CONFORMS TO UL STD 1573 500 Tmax 800 0 2m a us CERTIFIEDTO eee CAN CSA STD E598 1 MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM 2000851 CAN CSA STD E598 2 17 FLAMMABLE OBJE
70. gital 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 DMXS512 is included USITT Inc 6443 Ridings Road Syracuse New York 13206 1111 USA Tel 800 938 7488 Fax 866 398 7488 www usitt org 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 1 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Text Conventions The following styles and meanings are used throughout this manual Style Meaning Button Front panel button Example Press Enter or ESC Escape Up Down Left Right Press either Up or Down or Left or Right arrow Arrows button at Menu Display MENU LCD Menu Display read out Example Press Up Down Left Right 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 VARI LITE Service Center or Contact the Vari Lite Customer
71. immer Curve SQUARE LAW Color Calibration ON T These settings require the Command Lock in Menu to be set to OFF in order to change on Control Chan nel Resetting to defaults will turn Command Lock OFF 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 Control Channel Functions Mode 2 Table 3 6 Control Channel Functions Mode 2 DMX Channel Control Channel Function Control Channel DMX Value Default Setting on Console 0 Display On Off 3 4 Reset All to Defaults 5 7 Quiet Mode 11 13 Level Light Mode 14 16 Constant Fans Modet 17 19 Normal Mode 20 22 Dimmer Curve LINEAR 31 32 Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW 34 35 Full Luminaire Reset 81 87 Color Calibration OFF 116 117 41 Color Calibration ON 118 120 Manual Color Adjust ENABLET 121 122 Manual Color Adjust STORET 124 125 Engines Combined 150 152 Engines Independent 153 155 Notes When resetting to defaults the following will be enabled on the luminaire Normal Mode Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW Color Calibration ON T These settings require the Command Lock in Menu to be set to OFF in order to change on Control Chan nel Resetting to defaults will turn Command Lock OFF This parameter does not require that the value be held for 3 seconds to set NOTE In Combined Mode all fixtures must be patched as Mode 2 units 41 channel for proper operation 02 9703 0001 A 17 Dece
72. iscrete values must be used not manual controls such as faders or encoders see chart below for values 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 at least 3 seconds unless noted with a in Mode 2 Step 3 Set control channel value to zero This must occur without any scaling values Action will be voided if other values are detected between action value and zero Note A numerical keypad is required for sending values An encoder or fader does not allow for a quick value change which is required to effect the control functions However the encoders on some consoles include discreet value capability Control Channel Functions Mode 1 Table 3 5 Control Channel Functions Mode 1 DMX Channel Control Channel Function Control Channel DMX Value Default Setting on Console 0 Display On Off 3 4 Reset All to Defaults 5 7 Quiet Mode 11 13 Level Light Mode 14 16 Constant Fans Modet 17 19 Normal Mode 20 22 Dimmer Curve LINEAR 31 32 Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW 34 35 23 Full Luminaire Reset 81 87 Color Calibration OFF 116 117 Color Calibration ON 118 120 Manual Color Adjust ENABLE 121 122 Manual Color Adjust STORET 124 125 Notes When resetting to defaults the following will be enabled on the luminaire Normal Mode D
73. le on the Vari Lite web site at www vari lite com and in Technical Specifications on page 77 in this manual 4 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001 A DESCRIPTION COMPONENTS Components Included Items The following illustration shows all items included with the luminaire Included Items 1 VLX3 Wash Luminaire Unpack amp Quick CD ROM User s Manual Vari Lite Customer Service Start Sheet Product Support Sheet Warranty Card Product Registration Card Neutrik PowerCon AC Input Connector Ss Vari Lite QA Certificate lt gt Mounting Brackets Unit supplied with AC input connector only Users will need to supply and build an AC input cable using this connector VLX3 Wash Luminaire Figure 1 1 VLX3 Wash Luminaire Included Items 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Replacement Items Accessories The following optional and or replacement items can be ordered directly from your Authorized VARI KLITE Dealer Please order by Vari Lite part number Vari Lite P N Accessory 22 9620 0194 Safety Cable Assembly 23 9623 0177 XLR DMX Terminator 28 8500 0054 USB Luminaire Programming Kit Includes USB Upload Cable Programming Kit CD ROM Carry Bag and Instructions 55 6840 0001 Truss Hook Mega Clamp Round and Square 55 6841 0001 Truss Hook Mega Claw for 2 Round Tube 28 9687 0100 Wireless Solutions Wireless
74. ll run full speed regardless of junction temperatures Linear Dimming Curve Sets dimmer operation to standard linear dimming curve See also Square Linear Law Manual Manual Accesses options for luminaire mechanism control by entry of data values Mode 1 Mode 1 DMX See DMX Mode 1 Channel Mapping Normal Operational Mode on Operation page 22 Mode 2 Mode 2 DMX See DMX Mode 2 Channel Mapping Enhanced Operational Mode Operation on page 25 Mode 3 Mode 3 DMX See DMX Mode 3 Channel Mapping Individual LED Engine Con Operation trol on page 29 Mode 4 Mode 4 DMX See DMX Mode 4 Channel Mapping Enhanced Individual LED Operation Engine Control on page 33 Movement Movement Enables or disables pan and tilt movement Normal Fixture Mode Default Luminaire setup is in normal fan and LED operational mode This mode operates the luminaire s fans according to the LED s junction tempera ture Fans will vary in speed according to thermal readings by MCB OFF Off Turns off a function Off Time Display off time Shows the automatic shut off time for the menu display OK Okay Indicates calibration has completed and no errors have occurred OK Okay Prompt for pressing Enter before an action is executed 66 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A MENU SYSTEM MENU FUNCTIONS 4 Table 4 2 Menu Function Definitions Continued Display Definition Purpose ON On Indefinitely Sets Menu Display to stay on un
75. luminaires peuvent tre fix s sur tout type de surface tant que les directives de montage sont respect es Voir les explications d taill es dans ce guide 3 V rifier la distance respecter entre les mat riaux combustibles ou les objets illumin s et les luminaires VARI KLITE 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 D brancher l appareil avant de proc der la r vision de tout mat riel VARIXLITE 3 Lesr visions doivent tre effectu es uniquement par des personnes qualifi es 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 vii VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL viii AVERTISSEMENT DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROT GER 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 ecrans ultraviolet visiblement endommag s au point que leur efficacit en est affectee doivent tre remplac s par exemple s il y a des fissures ou de profondes rayures 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 utilis
76. ly verify power cable and connector are wired correctly See Power and Data Cabling Requirements on page 10 n a DMX Data Input Self tests will not run or Detecting DMX data software download does disconnect DMX input cable not work n a DMX Failure No response to DMX MCB connector disconnected data check MCB DATA IN connection DMX data cable not wired correctly or has a broken conductor check DMX data cable for proper wiring See Power and Data Cabling Requirements on page 10 n a DMX Termination Erratic control of No DMX termination or termination not correct luminaire check for DMX terminator See Male Termination Comnector on page 13 n a LED light is getting dim Fixture appears not to Luminaire has detected an over temperature mer be operating at full brightness condition The luminaire will reduce power to all 7 LEDs if it senses that one LED is operating over the specified temperature LED temperature is read and recorded through a thermistor imbedded in each LED chip The two yellow wires carry the information on temperature to the LED s respective driver PCB Check the thermistor temperatures of each LED through the fixture s LCD display lf one LED is much hotter than the others Check to see that the LED s fan is running connected to the Driver PCB 72 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001 A TROUBLESHOOTING AND IMAINTENANCE A
77. mber 2012 39 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 40 Control Channel Functions Mode 3 Table 3 7 Control Channel Functions Mode 3 DMX Channel Control Channel Function Control Channel DMX Value Default Setting on Console 0 Display On Off 3 4 Reset All to Defaults 5 7 Quiet Mode 11 13 Level Light Mode 14 16 Constant Fans Modet 17 19 Normal Mode 20 22 Dimmer Curve LINEAR 31 32 Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW 34 35 42 Full Luminaire Reset 81 87 Color Calibration OFF 116 117 Color Calibration ON 118 120 Manual Color Adjust ENABLET 121 122 Manual Color Adjust STORET 124 125 Notes When resetting to defaults the following will be enabled on the luminaire Normal Mode Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW Color Calibration ON T These settings require the Command Lock in Menu to be set to OFF in order to change on Control Chan nel Resetting to defaults will turn Command Lock OFF 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 Control Channel Functions Mode 4 Table 3 8 Control Channel Functions Mode 4 DMX Channel Control Channel Function Control Channel DMX Value Default Setting on Console 0 Display On Off 3 4 Reset All to Defaults 5 7 Quiet Mode 11 13 Level Light Mode 14 16 Constant Fans Modet 17 19 Normal Mode 20 22 Dimmer Curve LINEAR 31 32 Dim
78. mer Curve SQUARE LAW 34 35 12 Full Luminaire Reset 81 87 Color Calibration OFF 116 117 Color Calibration ON 118 120 Manual Color Adjust ENABLET 121 122 Manual Color Adjust STORET 124 125 Notes When resetting to defaults the following will be enabled on the luminaire Normal Mode Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW Color Calibration ON T These settings require the Command Lock in Menu to be set to OFF in order to change on Control Chan nel Resetting to defaults will turn Command Lock OFF VLX3 Wash Luminaire Operational Modes from Control Channel Settings Display On Off All Modes With the display on the backlight timer will control how long the luminaire s display backlight will stay on Also the display LED indicators Power Tx Rx and Error will illuminate normally With display off the backlight will stay off as will the LED indicators Reset All to Defaults All Modes Reset to defaults when selected via control console and channel will restore all factory default settings but will not affect the starting DMX address Quiet Mode All Modes Quite Mode lowers LED output levels for low noise operation In Quiet Mode LED junction temperatures are lowered and fan noise set to minimum Fans will still vary in speed but will not exceed the set lower noise limit Level Light Mode All Modes Level Light Mode maintains a reduced LED output to keep various fixtures from operating at different levels de
79. n operation and routine maintenance for the VAREKLITE VLX3 Wash Luminaire Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you to get the most out of your luminaire AN 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 VLX3 Wash Luminaire 20 9703 0001 3x 120W RGBW LEDs VLX3 Wash Luminaire White 20 9703 0001 02 3 x 120W RGBW LEDs Additional Documentation A service manual only for Authorized VARI LITE Service Centers and technicians of the VLX3 Wash Luminaire is available in electronic PDF format e VLX3 Wash Luminaire Service Manual 02 9690 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 gt Note The VLX3 Wash Luminaire requires very little routine maintenance but has special cleaning instructions unlike other fixtures Please refer to Special Cleaning and Care Instructions on page 74 for complete cleaning and handling requirements gt For more information regarding DMX512 systems refer to the following document available from United States Institute for Theatre Technology Inc USITT Di
80. nly 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 iii VARIXLITE VLX3 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 if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired For example by cracks or deep scratches WARNING RF INTERFERENCE 1 This isa Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A 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 UN VORSICHT weist auf m glichen Produktschaden hin AN WARNUNG weist auf m gliche K rperverletzung und Lebensbedrohung hin NACHSTEHEND FINDEN SIE ALLGEMEINE HINWEISE BER SICHERHEITSVORKEHRUNGEN GEGEN ELEKTROSCHOCK FEUER BERH HTE UV STRAHLUNG UND K RPERVER
81. o exit ENTER button Selects the current menu option or stores current data value Up Down Left Right arrows Scrolls menu options upward or increases current data value LCD Display automatically sets to hanging orientation See Disp Tilt in the Menu System Func tion Chart on page 62 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 59 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 60 To enter the menu system first press ESC 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 enter a value or select a toggle activation such as On Off Press Enter to store the value or select an action For example 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level Test pp All Seq RUN TEST Default State The menu display s default state during normal operation is to display the DMX address After 10 seconds of inactivity at the display it will change to the default state After longer periods of inactivity the menu display will switch to its off state The default state for this feature is 5 minutes however different time lengths can also
82. oad Cable 25 9600 0001 e USB Luminaire Programming Kit CD 87 8500 0002 e Instruction Sheet 02 8500 0100 e VAREKLITE carry bag 07 5044 0005 Computer Requirements for the USB Luminaire Programming Kit PC running Windows 98 2000 XP or Vista Although the USB Luminaire Programming kit software is not directly compatible with Macintosh computers it does run with some Windows emulators e In addition to Windows your computer must be running IE 5 01 or later and Microsoft NET Framework Version 3 5 or later which you can download from http www microsoft com and search for NET Framework downloads e An available USB 2 0 port on the PC USB VLDownloader PC Program and bin Luminaire Files The USB VLDownloader program and current bin files are available from the Product Downloads page at www vari lite com Instructions for installing the USB VLDownloader program on your PC are also available on the Product Downloads page Use the USB VLDownloader program to transfer updated versions of the luminaire operating software bin files from your PC to the luminaires 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A OPERATION UPDATING SOFTWARE 3 Note Refer to instruction sheet 02 8500 0100 for detailed programming instructions for VARI LITE luminaires Lists specific versions of downloaded software on PC Device Connection Status and USB Downloader Controls Click to download specific software version to connected luminaire s
83. onnecting or disconnecting power cable at fixture Power is only removed from the fixture by disconnecting power cable from source or turning off source circuit breaker WARNING It is not recommended to power any VARI LITE luminaire from a dimmer even in NONDIM mode Dimmer and non dim modules are not suitable sources of power because their output modifies the AC wave form This may work for a short time but will eventually result in power problems luminaire mis operation and or failure and may void the luminaire s warranty The luminaire requires standard AC power distribution from 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz in order to power all internal electronics and motors It is equipped with a 3 pole Neutrik PowerCon locking connector with contacts for line neutral and premating safety grounds for the purpose of AC input Wire Connection Green Yellow AC Ground Blue AC Neutral Brown AC Line International Harmonized Standard 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001 A INSTALLATION POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS MA Note The mating Neutrik PowerCon connector is supplied however you will need to purchase or construct a cable appropriate for your application AC Power Input 3 Pole Neutrik PowerCon Locking Connector for AC Input Power Neutrik PowerCon Connector supplied Figure 2 1 Power Connector Current vs Voltage The following tables provide the luminaire s current draw at specific voltages
84. ot press quickly taking less than 5 seconds as this can possibly damage the unit The unit should be adequately protected when shipped See the latest version of Vari Lite technical notice TN 235 on the Vari Lite web site or contact Vari Lite customer support for more information 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001 A TROUBLESHOOTING AND IMAINTENANCE A Cooling System Heatsink Cleaning Procedure Tools 2 Phillips Screwdriver Moisture and oil free compressed air duster Soft bristle 1 Mottler brush AN WARNING Ensure that power is completely removed from luminaire before attempting any work Always wear eye protection and proper gloves when performing this procedure To clean the cooling system heatsinks Step 1 Remove power from luminaire and allow unit to completely cool Step 2 Carefully set luminaire on upper enclosure rotate head as shown in Figure A 2 and engage tilt lock A Remove power and CAUTION allow fixture to cool Luminaire Head Head Cover Head Cover C TET Upper Enclosure Dzus 1 4 turn fastener x4 per head cover Figure A 2 VLX3 Wash Luminaire Step 3 Remove head covers by loosing the four 1 4 turn Dzus fasteners on each cover Set covers aside 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 75 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Step 4 Disengage tilt lock and rotate luminaire head 90 degrees and re engage tilt lock optional Step 5 As indicated in Figure A 3
85. pending upon thermal situations The fans will run full speed regardless of junction temperatures 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 41 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Constant Fan Mode All Modes Constant Fan Mode sets fans to maximum speed and will keep them operating at full regardless of LED junction temperatures Normal Mode default setting All Modes Normal Mode operates the luminaire s fans according to the LED s junction temperature Fans will vary in speed according to thermal readings by LED Driver Board Dimmer Curve LINEAR All Modes Linear Dimmer Curve applies a linear control of the output of the fixture based on the DMX values on the Intensity Control Channels 1 and 2 from 0 to 65535 Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW default setting All Modes Square Law Dimmer Curve applies a square law control of the output of the fixture based on the DMX values on the Intensity Control Channels 1 and 2 from 0 to 65535 Provides the smoothest operation of luminaire s dimming Full Luminaire Reset All Modes Luminaire Reset causes the luminaire to run its entire calibration routine Tilt Pan Zoom Color Calibration OFF All Modes Turns off the internal color calibration of the luminaire s LEDs Color Calibration ON default setting All Modes Turns on the internal color calibration of the luminaire s LEDs Manual Color Adjust ENABLE All Modes Selecting Manual Color Adjust Enable sets the luminaire in
86. perational test LED Operational test of RUN TEST each LED operation Beam Sprdr Selects fixture RUN TEST Encoders Allows manual hand movement testing of the luminaire s encoders Pan Value Displays encoder value Tilt Value Displays encoder value LED Fans Selects and displays fan speed for 1 2 3 Fan X select fan LED Temps Selects and LED Temp 1 thru LED Temp 3 displays LED junction temperature LED Status Selects and LED Status 1 thru LED Status 3 displays LED status RS232 Log Selects On or Off See Table RS232 logging operation Table 4 1 VLX3 Wash Menu System Chart Notes Table 4 1 VLX3 Wash Menu System Chart Notes For 16 bit parameters the data displayed will be scaled to a range of 0 65535 Do NOT use or select RS232 unless instructed by Vari Lite technical support to do so 64 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A MENU SYSTEM MENU FUNCTIONS 4 Menu Function Definitions For easy reference each possible menu item is listed alphabetically in the first column by its display abbreviation The second column follows with a definition of the abbreviation and then a third column provides an explanation of its purpose and function Table 4 2 Menu Function Definitions Display Definition Purpose 10 Min 10 Minutes Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 10 minutes of non use 30 Sec 30 Secon
87. rite a console profile 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 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 29 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL A Note page 25 For Mode 4 Channel Mapping refer to page 33 For Mode 1 Channel Mapping refer to page 22 For Mode 2 Channel Mapping refer to IMPORTANT When changing the DMX Map from one mode to another the luminaire will auto re calibrate Table 3 3 VLX3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 3 Default These DMX values are Channel Parameter Range DMX Range mended console Description default values 1 Intensity High 5 al 0 65535 0 100 0 16 bit control for Intensity of LED settings ntensity Low 3 Pan High Byte 4 Pan Low Byte 0 65535 0 100 32768 16 bit control of Pan 540 of movement 5 Tilt High Byte 6 Tilt Low Byte 0 65535 0 100 32768 16 bit control of Tilt 270 of movement 7 Red 1 High Byte a 0 100 0 16 bit control of Red LED Engine 1 from 0 to 8 Red 1 Low Byte full 9 Green 1 High Byte 0 65535 0 100 0 16 bit control of Green LED Engine 1 from 0 to 10 Green 1 Low Byte full 11 Blue 1 High Byte Ho 0 100 0 16 bit control of Blue LED Engine 1 from 0 to 12 Blue 1 Low Byte full 13 White 1 High Byte
88. ror occurs recalibrate fixture If error message persists then contact an Authorized VARI LITE Dealer or Service Center for support Note Refer to Error Message Reference Chart on page 71 for Errors Message and possible causes Arrow Keys Left Right Up Down POWER Enter Button 7 FIXTURE O TX ENTER RX O ERROR PHILIPS Escape ESC ESC VARISKLITE Figure A 1 VLX Wash LCD Display Menu 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A Table A 1 Error Message Reference Chart Error Message Definition Possible Causes did match mare versionin MOB Pauly LED Driver Board Error X of X gt WD Faulty connection between LED Driver Board and Motherboard MCB will try to upload correct version of No LED Upload firmware three times If after the third Faulty Mote toad Board Number X i o Faulty comm between MCB and Motherboard Multiple Errors try the versions do not match the error i Faulty MCB Multiple Errors will be displayed Faulty LED Driver Board Error X of X Faulty connection between LED Driver Board and No response to the MCB from the LED Motherboard No LED Comm Board Number X Driver Board Faulty Motherboard Faulty comm between MCB and Motherboard Multiple Errors Faulty MCB Multiple Errors Error x of x E Faulty Fan LED Overtemp LED thermistor is measuring a tempera Faulty LED Driver Board fan driver ture o
89. ss 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 SY Mega Claw Truss Hook not provided Example Truss Hook Installation Bracket Truss Hook Hardware not provided ES Figure 2 2 Installing Truss Hooks Note Various types of truss hooks can be used The Mega Claw truss hook as shown in the example above as well as many other standard hooks can be ordered separately See Replacement Items Accessories on page 6 Step 2 Determine required configuration of bracket installation Brackets may be installed in either orientation as shown in Figure 2 3 but both must face the same direction Figure 2 4 shows bracket installation details Brackets ell Brackets Figure 2 3 Bracket Orientation Options 14 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001 A 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 DA WARNING Ensure that the bracket lockin
90. st the luminaire The menu system is controlled at the Menu Display available at the enclosure input panel Menu Display Figure 4 1 Menu Display Location Controls Operation The menu system is controlled by an ENTER ESC Escape and four Arrow IA VD buttons These buttons function as follows Luminaire Status Indicators Power On Transmitting DMX Receiving DMX Error in Luminaire Operation _ LCD Display Displays all Data and Luminaire Settings Arrow Keys Left Right Up Down gt POWER Enter Button TX U ENTER GRA v m PHILIPS un Escape ESC ESC VARISKLITE Figure 4 2 VLX3 Wash Menu Control 58 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A MENU SYSTEM MENU OPERATION 4 Table 1 1 Menu Control Buttons Button Description Action Up Arrow Menu Navigation Data Selection Down Arrow Menu Navigation Data Selection Right Arrow Menu Navigation Data Selection Left Arrow Menu Navigation Data Selection Enter Button To Select or Change a Setting or Data Value ENTER Used to Access Main Menu Parameters Exit or Escape Button Return to Previous Menu Item ESC ESC button Displays the menu or if at first level the current address Also used to return to previous menu item or t
91. ta cable from console to first luminaire in chain at DATA IN connector Step 2 Ifrequired connect additional data cables from DATA THRU connectors to DATA IN connectors of remaining luminaires in link Step 3 At last luminaire in link install male termination connector at DATA THRU connector Luminaires and other devices on the same DMX chain may not function properly without termination Step 4 Connect AC input cable connector to fixture before connecting to power input source or energizing power cable WARNING DO NOT connect or disconnect energized power cable at fixture under load Turn off AN circuit breaker or completely de energize circuit before connecting or disconnecting power cable at fixture Power is only removed from the fixture by disconnecting power cable from source or turning off source circuit breaker Step 5 Dress AC input and data cables and secure them so they do not interfere with luminaire head and yoke movement Step 6 Be sure pan and tilt locks are disengaged refer to Luminaire Overview on page 7 for details to allow full head and yoke movement AC Data In AC In Data Thru Termination Data Thru Figure 2 6 Connecting Power and Data 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 17 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Powering Up Power Up and Configuration Procedure When AC power is initially applied the luminair
92. th them If you move the Engine Modifier channel up in the range of 21 through 83 you will notice that the colors you have selected are now rotating around each of the three engines By adjusting within this range you are able to change speed and direction of the rotation Ifthe Engine Modifier channel is set in the range of 87 through 149 the color selected for engine 1 will be applied to engine 2 and then engine 3 sequentially It will then apply the selected color on engine 2 to engine 3 and then engine 1 sequentially It will then apply the color selected for engine 3 to engine 1 and then to engine 2 sequentially This is called LED Pile On By changing the values within this range you can manipulate the speed and direction the LED Pile On takes e It is important to note that the individual colors can be altered while this channel is activated Simply go back to any of the engines and change their values The Engine Modifier channel will recognize the changes in real time It is also important to note that the Color Timing Channel DMX Channel 10 in Mode 4 is still recognized with the Engine Modifier channel For example if you set a slow rotation ofthe LED engines and then give it a 1 or 2 second color timing 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 33 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL AN value you will notice the rotation of the LED engines are now fading to each color rather than snapping to each color These tables assum
93. til programmed otherwise Display or turns on a function Pan Pan Specifies pan function for manual control Manual or testing Test Pan Tilt Pan Tilt Accesses pan and tilt options for focus swap function movement enable dis able manual control and testing PASS Test Pass Indicates that a test has passed Programming Luminaire soft ware program The luminaire is in the process of being reprogrammed with a new version of software Start LED CAL Square Law Factory Use Only ming Power Level Fixture operational Sets the output of the luminaire to Normal Quiet reduced fan operation and power level light output Constant Fans fans stay at a constant speed cooling capacity or Level set operational level as desired by user Quiet Fixture Mode Luminaire setup is in Quiet mode LED output levels are decreased to keep LED junction temperatures lower and fan noise to a minimum Fans will still vary in speed but will not exceed the set lower noise limit Re Calibrate Recalibrate Recalibrates luminaire Red Red LED Specifies Red intensity for manual control Manual Reset Def Reset Defaults Resets default system configuration values RS232 Log RS232 Logging e WARNING For factory use only DO NOT use OR select RS232 Log gt On unless instructed by Vari Lite technical support to do so RUN TEST Run Test Indicates that a mechanism test is in progress SENS TST Sensor Test Indicates that
94. tion is displayed on the luminaire s LCD Display Information includes description of process and a progress bar VLX3 Wash Menu LCD Display O POWER OTX ENTER O RX PHILIPS md esc VARBKLITE VLX3 Wash Menu Figure 2 7 VLX3 Wash LCD Display Luminaire Calibration Status 18 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A INSTALLATION ADDRESSING Addressing Program Starting Address The address setting for DMX console controlled systems is entered using the Menu Display refer to Menu Operation on page 58 The luminaire retains the DMX address even when power is removed Note Refer to your console operating instructions for specific information regarding its addressing requirements Program a DMX starting address Step 1 Press ESC to access the main menu of the luminaire Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Address appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to enter starting address 4 Step 4 Press Enter to set 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 19 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 20 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A NZ AN This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the internal software For Menu options and detailed information see Menu Operation on page 58 CHAPTER 3 Operation DMX Operation LED Field Adjustment Luminaire Timing Updating Software
95. to Field Adjust Mode See Manual Color Adjustment on page 43 Manual Color Adjust STORE All Modes Selecting Manual Color Adjust Store saves the adjustments made to the color calibration file during a Field Adjust See Manual Color Adjustment on page 43 Engines Combined DMX Modes 2 3 and 4 Selecting Engines Combined allows all segments of Red Green Blue and White to be controlled as one unit Engines Independent DMX Modes 2 3 and 4 Selecting Engines Independent allows each individual segment of Red Green Blue and White to have separate values of level Also allows individual strobe control of each segment 42 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A OPERATION LED FIELD ADJUSTMENT 3 LED Field Adjustment VLX3 wash software allows for a manual adjustment of the color calibration that is stored within the fixture s Main Control Board MCB Manual color adjustments will provide the user the ability to visually match the color and intensity between multiple fixtures should they desire to LED Correction must be turned ON for the manual color adjustment to be applied There are two ways to access the manual color and intensity adjustment as described herein Manual Color Adjustment Manual Color Adjustment Through the Luminaire Menu System The first way to adjust colors is manually through the menu system The manual color adjustment is located in the menu path Configure gt LED Modes gt LED Correction Must be t
96. urned ON gt Field Adj As shown in Figure 3 1 a window will appear in the LCD Display that will allow access to Red R Green G Blue B and Dimmer D parameters that can be adjusted as desired DMX Value of Parameter Arrow Indicator R G B and Dimmer shows which parameter Parameter Adjustment is currently selected Window 65535 R ES lt POWER Ss TX Enter B ENTER D RX ERROR PHILIPS dc Al ITE ESC VARIRLITE Arrow Keys Escape ESC Left Right Up Down Figure 3 1 Manual Color Adjustment through Luminaire Menu System To adjust Red Green Blue and Dimmer Intensity values in through the menu system Step 1 Luminaire must be powered and all values R G B and D should be set manually to 100 Step 2 Access Field Adj section of menu system as follows 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 43 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Configure gt LED Modes gt LED Correction Must be turned ON gt Field Adj Step 3 Using UP and DOWN arrow keys select parameter to adjust Step 4 Using LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys adjust parameter Step 5 Repeats Steps 3 and 4 as desired for each parameter until preferred color is achieved A IMPORTANT Pressing ESC escape while in this menu will automatically store the adjusted values with the LED correction When LED Correction is turned ON any adjustments you ve made will be reflected
97. urning off source circuit breaker Step 5 Be sure pan and tilt locks are disengaged refer to Luminaire Overview on page 7 for details to allow full head and yoke movement TO Safety Cable Enclosure can be oriented in either Recommended for hanging installations direction See Figure 2 3 for details May be required by local codes Safety cable is sold separately 21 50 in 546 10 mm 1 3 00 in 76 20 mm lens extended 16 Enclosure Handles see note 21 50 in 546 10 mm 18 88 in gt 479 56 mm NOTE The enclosure handles were tested and are in compliance for safety cable anchor points of the following safety standards IEC EN 60598 2 17 6 6 UL1573 Figure 2 5 Hanging Configuration and Dimensions 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A 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 Also the area around the luminaire must be free of debris and moisture Connecting Data and Power A maximum of 32 luminaires may be connected in any one DMX data link A 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 da
98. urve Fixture dimming Square Law Dimming curve settings operation Default Linear Standard linear dimming curve Power Level Settings for Normal Default LED operation or calibration Quiet For reduced noise Constant Fans Sets fans to a set speed level Level Sets to a set level LED Mode Selects whether LED Correction Sets LEDs to ON to use factory calibration or factory calibration level OFF not Field Adjust When CAL is ON field adjust will allow for manual adjustment of LEDs Display Display Illumination Off Time Selects display off time ON On indefinitely 30 Sec Off in 30 seconds 5 Min Off in 5 minutes 10 Min Off in 10 minutes Display Enable Turns On or Off On Backlight and the LCD menu backlight and status LEDs On status LEDs normal operation Off Backlight and status LEDs Off Disp Tilt Display orientation Auto Default Factory default is Auto and other Up Currently functions are currently disabled Disabled from selection Down Currently Disabled Zoom Mode Normal continued on Matching next page Note Set Zoom Mode to Matching when installing in older VLX3 Wash Luminaires that will operate with old style MCBs 62 Menu system description continued on next page 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A MENU SYSTEM MENU FUNCTIONS Table 4 1 VLX3 Wash Menu System Chart 4 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level
99. ver 120 C at LED x Board Number x High ambient operating temperature LED Driver Board X has lost its configu eto a ration Configuration is needed to load No LED Config 9 Faulty LED Driver Board Board Number x currents limits logic etc LED module will not turn on without being configured Error x of x LED Comm Error Board Number x LED Driver Board X detected a commu nication error with MCB Faulty LED Driver Board Faulty connection between LED Driver Board and Motherboard Faulty Motherboard Faulty comm between MCB and Motherboard Multiple Errors Faulty MCB Multiple Errors Error x of x Thermal Fault Board Number x Open or shorted LED Thermistor Faulty LED Conductive debris i e graph foil shorting across LED Thermistor Solder bridge at Thermistor leads on Driver board Error x of x No Sensor on Tilt Tilt sensor flag fails to see optical sen sor Faulty Tilt Driver No Movement Faulty Tilt Belt No Movement Faulty Tilt Motor No Movement Faulty Tilt Sensor Movement of tilt to stop Faulty Tilt Sensor wiring Movement of tilt to stop Faulty Tilt Encoder PCB Movement of tilt to stop Tilt sensor tab not passing through sensor yoke damage Error x of x Encoder Error on Pan Pan encoder value fails to change dur ing calibration Faulty Pan Driver No Movement Faulty Pan Belt No Movement Faulty Pan Motor No Movement Faulty Pan
100. ws for luminaire timing of zoom Profile 11 Beam Time 0 255 0 100 255 should default to DMX 255 for smoothest con sole fade times 34 17 December 2012 02 9703 0001A OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 Table 3 4 VLX3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 4 Used to set different modes parameters and functions of the VLX Wash Set control channel value for desired action Hold value for at least 3 seconds Set control channel value to O without any scaling Default Setting on Console DMX 0 Display On Off DMX 3 4 Reset All to Defaults DMX 5 7 Quiet Modet DMX 11 13 Level Light Modet DMX 14 16 Constant Fans Modet DMX 17 19 Normal Modet DMX 20 22 Dimmer Curve LINEART DMX 31 32 Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAWT DMX 34 35 12 Control 0 255 0 100 0 Full Luminaire Reset DMX 81 87 Color Calibration OFF DMX 116 117 Color Calibration ON DMX 118 120 Manual Color Adjust ENABLET DMX 121 122 Manual Color Adjust STORET DMX 124 125 Notes When resetting to defaults the following will be enabled on the luminaire Normal Mode Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW Color Calibration ON T These settings require the Command Lock in Menu to be set to OFF in order to change on Control Channel Resetting to defaults will turn Command Lock OFF 13 Unused N A N A N A For Future Use 14 Unused N A N A N A For Future Use 02 9703 0001 A 17 De
101. zed power cable at fixture under load Turn off circuit breaker or completely de energize circuit before connecting or disconnecting power cable at fixture Power is only removed from the fixture by disconnecting power cable from source or turning off source circuit breaker Note Shipping Transportation The zoom assembly on the VLX3 Wash should be fully retracted inside the head assembly when the unit is not in use being shipped or is in storage Vari Lite recommends this be done with a suitable DMX control device However if the need arises to manually retract the lens then it should be done by very carefully and slowly with even pressure on each side of the barrel in line with the rails or with pressure right in the center between the three lenses Care should be taken to not press quickly taking less than 5 seconds as this can possibly damage the unit The unit should be adequately protected when shipped See the latest version of Vari Lite technical notice TN 235 on the Vari Lite web site or contact Vari Lite customer support for more information 02 9703 0001 A 17 December 2012 9 VARIXLITE VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Power and Data Cabling Requirements A 10 AC Power WARNING DO NOT connect to three phase Delta service in countries with 240 volt power WARNING DO NOT connect or disconnect energized power cable at fixture under load Turn off circuit breaker or completely de energize circuit before c

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