Elation Professional Indoor Furnishings ELAR 108 PAR RGBW User's Manual
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1. DMX channel s functions and their values 9 Channel Mode Channel 1 Red LED 0 255 Red 0 Black 255 100 Red Channel 2 Green LED 0 255 Green 0 Black 255 100 Green Channel 3 Blue LED 0 255 Blue 0 Black 255 100 Blue Channel 4 White LED 0 255 White 0 Black 255 100 White Channel 5 Color Temperature 0 No function 1 255 Color Temperature 2700K 7200K Channel 6 Color Macros 0 No function 1 7 RO2 Bastard Amber Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 32 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 8 15 HOA Medium Amber 16 23 R09 Pale Amber Gold 24 31 R316 Gallo Gold 32 39 R21 Golden Amber 40 47 R26 Light Red 48 55 R27 Medium Red 56 63 R36 Medium Pink 64 71 R339 Broadway Pink 72 79 R344 Follies Pink 80 87 R52 Light Lavender 88 95 R54 Special Lavender 96 103 R57 Lavender 104 111 R59 Indigo 112 119 R361 Hemsley Blue 120 127 R362 Tipton Blue 128 135 R64 Light Steel Blue 136 143 R67 Light Sky Blue 144 151 R68 Sky Blue 152 159 R69 Brilliant Blue 160 167 R76 Light Green Blue 168 175 R79 Bright Blue 176 183 R80 Primary Blue 184 191 R382 Congo Blue 192 199 R87 Pale Yellow Green 200 207 R89 Moss Green 208 215 R91 Primary Green 216 223 L200 Double CTB 224 231 L201 Full CTB 232 239 L202 1 2 CTB 240 247 L119 Dark Blue 248 255 White Channel 7 Internal programs 0 10 Without internal program 11 40 Internal program 1 41 70 Internal program 2 Elation2. box truss e 0 100 Dimming two dimming options linear amp standard Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 7 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 4 GENERAL GUIDELINES This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage in nightclubs in theatres and other types of architectural installations Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to do so Consistent operational breaks will ensure that the fixture will function properly for many years to come Do not shake the fixture around Avoid brute force when installing or operating the fixture While choosing an installation location please be sure that the fixture will not be exposed to extreme heat moisture or dust The minimum distance between the fixture and a wall or flat surface should be at least 0 5 meter about 1 5ft See page 12 Always install the fixture with an appropriately rated safety cable When installing the fixture in a suspended environment always be sure to use mounting hardware no less than M10 x 25 mm also be sure the hardware is only inserted in the yoke s mounting holes Do not attempt to operate this fixture until you have familiarized yourself with all of its functions Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating this type of architectural fixture Most damages are the result of improper operation Please use the original packaging to transport the fixtu
3. Total Number of Programs 10 Maximum Number of Steps Scenes per a Program 64 Total Number of Scenes Steps 250 Step 1 Building Scenes The control will store a maximum of 250 scenes These scenes are then used to create the programs A program can store one or a maximum of 64 scenes Keep in mind that a scene can only be access when it is stored in a Program If you wish to build a static scene a scene consisting of no movement for a logo or gobo projection the scene must be stored inside a program To build a scene follow the instructions below e Access the main menu and toggle to Edit Programs which is menu function 8 e Then tap the ENTER button and toggle to Edit Scenes menu function 8 3 e When you get to the Edit Scenes function tap the ENTER button The screen will then change to Edit Scene 001 this will be menu function 8 3 1 You can then press the ENTER button to begin to edit scene 1 or use the UP and DOWN buttons to toggle to access scenes 2 250 e Once in the scene edit screen you have access to the functions listed below Tapping the ENTER button will instantly allow you to change the values of the selected function in real time The values can be adjusted from 0 250 Once you achieved your desired value tap the ENTER button once again to automatically Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 35 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW lock
4. R64 Light Steel Blue Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 30 www ElationLighting com 136 143 144 151 152 159 160 167 168 175 176 183 184 191 192 199 200 207 208 215 216 223 224 231 232 239 240 247 248 255 Channel 7 General dimming speed Dimming 0 Black 255 100 0 255 R67 Light Sky Blue R68 Sky Blue R69 Brilliant Blue R76 Light Green Blue R79 Bright Blue R80 Primary Blue R382 Congo Blue R87 Pale Yellow Green R89 Moss Green R91 Primary Green L200 Double CTB L201 Full CTB L202 1 2 CTB L119 Dark Blue White ELAR 108PAR RGBW Speed from slow to fast when running internal programs Speed from slow to fast when running gradient effect 9 Channel mode In this mode channels 1 4 are used to control the RGBW LEDs and channels 5 7 will control special features 9 Channel Mode The charts below and on the next page detail the DMX channel layout for 9 channel assignment Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 31 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 9 Channel mode gt 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C olor Auto Red Green Blue White temperature Rainbow program Strobe Dimmer SI E aa SE radient effect Program F d Z 75 kata Program RANDOM H 6 STROBE d Crossfading Program i Colours 5 e l 50 Program Z 2700K 4 Pulse effect in sequences i Program Rainbow Colours O 25 No Function Program Z 2 Ca Program O 1 0 No Function No Function O
5. Remote DMX Addressing RDMS sans 25 11 DMX TANS E 27 12 Working with Built In proorams a aaaaanan anna eter eee eee riendas naaa 35 13 Lens Replacement 000i ka GANANG reani a cent eee E NANA KAKA a a A kahan 38 14 Cleaning and Maintenance 39 15 Warranty mag a BR ANER ENEE NEE ANEREN AA ERR bee 40 16 Photometric Data igers iersinii ete Pd DAG A ee NG ANA 42 17 Dimensional Drawings asana an GA ainiin renr E EE REEE NN AGA nanana KAN 43 18 Circuit E EE 44 19 Technical Specifications a aaa renerne eee ee eee ee eeeeeee ea eaeeeeeneeeaeeeneees 45 Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 2 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 1 GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Congratulations you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable LED fixtures on the market today The ELAR 108PAR RGBW has been designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit These instructions contain important information regarding safety during use and maintenance UNPACKING Thank you for purchasing the ELAR 108PAR RGBW by Elation Professionale Every ELAR 108PAR RGBW has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping If the car
6. cable and never secure a safety cable to the hanging bracket Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 14 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 7 UNDERSTANDING DMX DMX 512 DMX is short for Digital Multiplex This is a universal protocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers DMX allows all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller This is possible as long as all the fixtures and the controller are DMX compliant A DMX controller sends the DMX data instructions to a fixture allowing the user to control the different aspects of an intelligent light DMX data is sent out as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via data IN and OUT leads located on the fixtures most controllers will only have output jacks DMX Linking To ensure proper DMX data transmission always use proper DMX cables and a terminator When using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible Never split a DMX line with a Y style connector The order in which the fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing For example a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in the DMX chain at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle The DMX controller knows to send data assigned to address 1 to that fixture no matter wh
7. case of the ELAR 108PAR RGBW which is up to a nine channel fixture you should Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 17 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1 the second unit to 10 9 1 the third unit to 19 9 10 and so on Note During start up the ELAR 108PAR RGBW will automatically detect whether a DMX data signal is being received or not If a DMX data signal is being received the display will show A XXX XXX representing the actual DMX address If the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal the display will flash A XXX XXX representing the actual DMX address If your fixture is connected to a DMX controller and the display is flashing not receiving a DMX signal please check the following The 3 pin or 5 pin XLR plug cable with DMX signal from controller may not be connected or is not inserted completely into the DMX input jack The DMX controller is switched off or defective The DMX cable from the controller merging with included IP Rated Cable adapter is not connected securely The DMX cable or connector is defective A DMX terminator has been inserted into the last fixture in your DMX chain Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 18 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 8 DISPLAY LED INDICATOR The ELAR 108PAR RGBW has a LED indicator on the display This indicator is designed to give a quick visual indication of
8. inserting standard 5 pin XLR connectors in to a 3 pin line a cable adaptor must be used these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores The following chart details a proper cable conversion Data Compliment signal Data True signal Pin 3 Not Used Po Pin 4 Do Not Use Not Used ne Pin 5 Do Not Use Fixture DMX addressing All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX controller so the correct fixture responds to the correct control signal This digital starting address is the channel number from which the fixture starts to listen to the digital control information sent out from the DMX controller The allocation of this starting DMX address is achieved by setting the correct DMX address on the digital display located on the back of the fixture You can set the same starting address for all fixtures or a group of fixtures or set different address for each individual fixture Be advised that setting all you fixtures to the same DMX address will subsequently control all fixtures in the same fashion in other words changing the settings of one channel will affect all the fixtures simultaneously If you set each fixture to a different DMX address each unit will start to listen to the channel number you have set based on the quantity of control channels DMX channels of each fixture That means changing the settings of one channel will only affect the selected fixture In the
9. 10 2 Master Slave Operation on page 33 for proper set up instructions Select Alone when running a single fixture or when multiple fixtures in stand alone mode See section 10 1 Stand Alone Operation on page 32 for proper set up instructions The 3 Slave groups run the Auto Program in certain time segments as shown in the following diagram Part 1 Ao re Part 2 aao Gas sie Ga J Part 3 Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 37 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 13 LENS REPLACEMENT The ELAR 108PAR RGBW comes with a removable front cover that allows the lens assembly to be changed out to achieve different beam angles Lens cover is held in place by two turn locking fasteners To remove the cover 1 Turn the locking fasteners in a counter clockwise direction 2 Once the fasteners are loose lift the cover straight up to expose the inner lens see illustration below 3 Locate the 8 securing screws on the inner cover and remove them 4 Remove the inner cover to access the lens kit see second illustration below Once the lenses are changed reassemble in reverse order Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 38 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 14 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Consider the following poi
10. 13 Only handle the power cord by the plug Never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion of the cord 14 Please be aware that damages caused by modifications to the device are not subject to warranty Important Notice Damages resulting from the disregard of safety and general user instructions found in this user manual are not subject to any warranty claims Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 6 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW FEATURES e P65 Rated Fixture e Low power consumption e Minimal heat emission e Maintenance free operation e Equipped with 36 3 Watt 12 x red 9 x green 9 x blue 6 x white e Silent Operation convection cooled no fans e 100 000 hours rated LED life e Linear RGBW Color Mixing infinite color possibilities e 13 Beam Angle 25 Field Angle 15 Lens e USITT DMX 512 Complaint e Preprogrammed colored macros e Strobe effect with a maximum flash rate of 18fps e DMX controlled operation or stand alone operation with Master Slave function e 7 built in programs can be called up via DMX controller 48 preprogrammed scenes per program e Sound controlled via built in microphone e Four DMX Modes 9 DMX channels 7 DMX channels 5 DMX channels 4 DMX channels default e DMX control via standard DMX controller e Upgradable firmware via Elation E Loader Data Pack e Electronic Switching Power Supply 100v 240v e Flicker free operation for television and film e Compact design fits in 12
11. ELATION EL AR 106PAR RGBW Elation Professional 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles Ca 90040 www elationlighting com Rev 01 08 2010 visage Version 1 1 ELAR 108PAR RGBW Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 1 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW TABLE OF CONTENS 1 General Information 3 CDD le Tele de EE 3 D Mnpeekige euch caches Siet See eng ii Dd 3 c Customer SUpport cece AA cece eee eee eee ee cease ee aE 3 d Warranty Registration cece eee cere teen e nena ee teeta narran 3 2 Safety Instruchons 0 cece aaa banana eee eee ee renee esate EE EE Ea 5 De BEANS a nana aka An hase a AR GR EENS e 7 4 General Guidelmes 0 0 0 cccccece aa cence cence eee cece KANAN cenaeeeeeaeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 8 5 Fixture Overview 2 0 20 aaa anG eee ee AASA eee eeeneeceeeeeeeeeeeaeaeeeeeeneaees 9 6 Mounting and Installation 0 cece rere enter ee ea ea ea teeta eats eeeaeenaees 12 7 Understanding DMX cece cee ener eee enn t ata e nena kaan 15 a DMX Cables eee c cence eee eee ee eee ee ecee eae eseeeeeaeeseteeteeeteeees 15 b DMX Temmmator cee KARONG GAN KG NAG NEN KNA KURA KKK RG eee eeeeeeaeeaenteeeaes 16 Cc 3 Pin to 5 Pin Converslon aaa naaa GAGANA eee NANANG kakanan hahahahaa 17 d Fixture DMX Addressing c aswa wa naaa nanan a0 ann GENE Ann ann RANNAMEES 16 Display INGICATOMS EE 19 Display MENU mga eher ra AG NAA aa mahika 20 10 DMX Addre85ING asii ge e am ANA ge ENEE aa ones 25 a
12. Professional Los Angeles Ca 33 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 71 100 Internal program 3 101 130 Internal program 4 131 160 Internal program 5 161 190 Internal program 6 191 220 Internal program 7 221 255 Gradient effect Channel 8 Shutter strobe 0 31 Blackout All LEDs Off 32 63 Open LEDs Active 64 95 Strobe effect slow to fast 96 127 Open LEDs Active 128 159 Pulse effect in sequences 160 191 Open LEDs Active 192 223 Random strobe effect slow to fast 224 255 Open LEDs Active Channel 9 General dimming speed 0 255 Dimming 0 Black 255 100 Speed from slow to fast when running internal programs Speed from slow to fast when running gradient effect Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 34 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 12 WORKING WITH BUILT IN PROGRAMS The fixture comes equipped with a built in DMX recorder that allows custom programs to be installed and recalled directly from the fixture s control board Programs can be created and stored using the fixture s control board or by using an external DMX controller The following instructions will detail the procedures for using the on board system menu as well as using a DMX compliant controller Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro d Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 K Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 md Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 H Memory Statistics Quick Access Programs Program Part 3
13. R 108PAR RGBW Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 46 www ElationLighting com Rev 01 08 2010 visage Elation Professional 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 323 582 3322 323 832 9142 fax www ElationLighting com Info ElationLighitng com Version 1 1
14. all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of Elation Professional under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of Elation Professionale All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1 1990 and bare identifying marks to that Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 40 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW effect E Elation Professional reserves the right to make changes in design and or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured F No warranty whether expressed or implied is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law all implied warranties made by Elation Professional in connection with this product including warranties of merchantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no warranties whether expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitness shall apply to this product after said period has expired The consumer s and or Dealer s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above and under no circumstances shall Elation Professionale be liable for any loss or damage direct or
15. annel two controls all the green LEDs channels three controls all the blue LEDs and channel four controls all the white LEDs 4 Channel mode 1 2 3 4 Red Green Blue White 100 75 50 25 0 Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 27 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW DMX channel s functions and their values 4 Channel Mode Red Channel 1 0 255 Channel 2 0 255 Red 0 Black 255 100 Red Green Green 0 Black 255 100 Green Blue Channel 3 0 255 Blue 0 Black 255 100 Blue Channel 4 White 0 255 White 0 Black 255 100 White 5 Channel mode In this mode channel one controls all the red LEDs channel two controls all the green LEDs channels three controls all the blue LEDs channels four controls all the white LEDs and channel five will control the master dimming level 5 Channel mode 1 2 3 4 5 Red Green Blue White Dimmer O 100 75 50 25 0 Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 28 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW DMX channel s functions and their values 5 Channel Mode Channel 1 Red 0 255 Red 0 Black 255 100 Red Channel 2 Green 0 255 Green 0 Black 255 100 Green Channel 3 Blue 0 255 Blue 0 Black 255 100 Blue Channel 4 White 0 255 White 0 Black 255 100 White Channe
16. consequential arising out of the use of or inability to use this product G This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elation Professionale Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 41 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 16 PHOTOMETRIC DATA Beam angle 13 Beamangle 13 Field angle 25 of Red LEDS LENS 15 Field angle 25 of Green LEDS LENS 15 Intensity LUX 7980 1811 Intensity LUX 10700 2705 2 2 Beam opening m o Beam opening m o a 25 25 H i La t D r PS 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 Distance m 1 2 3 Distance m 0 22 0 44 0 66 13 Diameter m 0 22 0 44 0 66 13 Diameter m 0 44 0 88 1 32 25 Diameter m 0 44 0 88 1 32 25 Diameter m Beam angle 13 Beamangle 13 Field angle 25 of Blue LEDS LENS 15 Field angle 25 of White LEDS LENS 15 Intensity LUX 2060 530 245 Intensity LUX 5722 1363 617 Beam opening m Beam opening m 1 2 3 Distance m 1 2 3 Distance m 0 22 0 44 0 66 13 Diameter m 0 22 0 44 0 66 13 Diameter m 0 44 0 88 1 32 25 Diameter m 0 44 0 88 1 32 25 Diameter m Beam angle 13 Field angle 25 of Full LEDS LENS 15 Intensity LUX 26390 6440 2823 2 Beam opening m 1 2 3 Distance m 0 22 0 44 0 66 13 Diameter m 0 44 0 88 1 32 25 Diameter m Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 42 www Elati
17. e can only be access when it is stored inside one of the 10 available programs Follow the procedure below to build an internal program e Access the main menu and toggle to Edit Programs which is menu function 8 e Then tap the ENTER button and toggle to Program 1 menu function 8 2 1 e When you get to the Program 1 function tap the ENTER button The screen will then change to Edit Steps 01 this will be menu function 8 2 1 1 Use the UP and Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 36 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW DOWN buttons to toggle through the scenes created in Step 1 Press the ENTER button to add a scene to the program Tapping the Enter button will automatically lock the selected scene into the programs memory Repeat the process until all the desired scenes have been added to the program Each program can store a maximum of 64 scenes e To test the program access Program Test in the Program Edit menu function Step 3 Playing a Program To initiate a program follow the procedure below e Access the main menu and use the Up and Down to toggle to Function Mode and tap the Enter button e In the next screen select Auto Program and tap the Enter button e There are now two selections Master and Alone Select Master when running multiple fixtures in a master slave configuration See section
18. e sure this fixture is kept at least 0 5m 1 5 feet away from any flammable materials decoration etc When clamp mounting always use and install the supplied safety cable as an added safety measure to prevent accidental damage in the event of a clamp failure See the image below Clamp Mounting The ELAR 108PAR RGBW provides a unique mounting bracket assembly that allows the unit to stand on a flat surface or to be hung on truss via a clamp in any safe position see the illustration above Regardless of the mounting option you choose please be sure to refer to the safety guidelines in this manual to avoid damage to the unit and or personal injury Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 13 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW When mounting this fixture to truss be sure to secure an appropriately rated clamp to the hanging yoke using a M10 screw fitted through the center hole of the hanging yoke As an added safety measure be sure to attach at least one properly rated safety cable to the fixture See illustrations below Securing the ELAR 108PAR RGBW Always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable when suspending the unit from truss or other means The fixture provides a built in rigging point for a safety cable as illustrated above Be sure to only use the designated rigging point for the safety
19. el This function will electronically display the current DMX value for any channel that is currently being adjusted The display will automatically detail the changing DMX values as they are received from the controller This function is off by default FLIP This function will flip the display readout by a 180 allowing for better visualization when the fixture is mounted in an inverted position D ON The display is designed to turn off during normal operation to avoid excessive light in situations that require an extremely dark environment This function will adjust the time delay the fixture will remain on before it turns off This function is disabled as default 9 2 SET Fixture Personality Settings These functions set specific running modes and operating parameters lt CHAN gt DMX Mode settings This function allows the fixture to run in different DMX channel modes Four modes are available 4 channel 5 channel 7 channel or 9 channel See DMX Traits beginning on page 28 for a detailed explanation of the different DMX modes lt FAIL gt DMX Fault Protection This function dictates how the fixture will operate in the event DMX signal is suddenly lost while operating in DMX mode The three fail safe modes are 1 OFF which will blackout all light output 2 HOLD which will hold the last DMX command or 3 AUTO which will put the fixture in sound active mode Elation Profe
20. ere it is located in the DMX chain The ELAR 108PAR RGBW can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The ELAR 108PAR RGBW is a fixture that can operate in 4 5 7 or 9 DMX channels see pages 28 35 for the different DMX traits The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the LED menu Cable Requirements This fixture is designed with special cables for both DMX and power These cables are specifically designed to maintain the integrity of the IP rating When using this fixture outdoors be sure to ONLY use the Elation cables that have been manufactured to meet the IP rating First DMX Cables Special DMX First cables may be purchased from Elation to provide a means of data communication with standard DMX fixtures for indoor use These cables will come with the IP rated twist lock connector on one end and either a 3 pin XLR male or female connector on the other depending on model Be sure to only use these cables for intergrading this fixture in a standard DMX chain Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 15 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW First Power Cable A special power First cable is included with every fixture This cables is used to provide power to your fixture This cable comes with the IP rated twist lock connector on one end and a standard Edison 3 prong grounded prong on the other end Be sure to only use this cable for power distribution and never attempt to connect thi
21. h scene in built in chase programs 3 FADE Adjust the fade time between each scene in the built in programs 9 1 MODE Function Mode 9 1 1 lt ADDR gt DMX address setting This function is used to set or adjust the fixture s starting DMX address Every device controlled by DMX has to have a unique starting address The addressing feature is what allows DMX to function properly The DMX address of a fixture is what allows it to communicate with a controller properly The DMX addressing also allows the fixture to ignore any DMX information coming from the controller that is not meant specifically for the fixture Because each fixture is connected Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 20 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW in a daisy chain fashion it is imperative to assign a proper and unique starting DMX address to each and every fixture The DMX address is non destructive and will remain in the fixture s memory even when the power to the unit is switched off Memory is backed up and retain by an internal power source that should last about five years For proper DMX addressing see DMX Addressing on page 25 of this user manual VALU Display the DMX 512 value of each channel With this function you can display the DMX 512 value of each channel The display will automatically detail the changing DMX values as they are received from the controller SLAV Slave setting fo
22. h the menu functions and settings Enter Button The enter button is used to enter in to a certain menu function or to lock a menu setting in to memory Yoke Assembly This yoke is designed to perform two functions 1 When split it can be used as a floor stand bracket 2 Used to secure a mounting clamp for truss mounting Main Power Input Lead This lead is the main power input lead When the unit is the first in a chain or the only fixture to be used be sure to use the power starter Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 10 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW cable that converts a standard Edison 3 prong to the IP rated twist lock connector When jumping from fixture to fixture be sure to only use Elation IP rated power connectors to maintain the IP rating 11 DMX In Lead This lead is the main DMX input lead When the unit is the first in a chain or the only fixture to be used with a DMX controller be sure to use the DMX starter cable that converts a standard 3 pin XLR DMX connector to the IP rated twist lock connector that is used on the fixture When jumping from fixture to fixture be sure to only use Elation IP rated DMX cables to maintain the IP rating Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 11 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 6 MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION Cautions For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside walking paths seating areas and away from areas were
23. l 5 General dimming 0 255 Dimming 0 Black 255 10096 7 Channel mode In this mode channels 1 4 are used to control the RGBW LEDs and channels 5 7 will control special features 7 Channel Mode The charts below and on the next page detail the DMX channel layout for 7 channel assignment 7 Channel mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Color Red Green Blue White ltemperature Rainbow Dimmer 100 O 7200K f 75 l Crossfading Colours I 50 2700K Rainbow a Colours 25 No Function 0 No Function O Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 29 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW DMX channel s functions and their values 7 Channel Mode Channel 1 Red 0 255 Red 0 Black 255 100 Red Channel 2 Green 0 255 Green 0 Black 255 100 Green Channel 3 Blue 0 255 Blue 0 Black 255 100 Blue Channel 4 White 0 255 White 0 Black 255 100 White Channel 5 Color Temperature 0 No function 1255 Color Temperature 2700K 7200K Channel 6 Color macros 0 No function 1 7 R02 Bastard Amber 8 15 R04 Medium Amber 16 23 R09 Pale Amber Gold 24 31 R316 Gallo Gold 32 39 R21 Golden Amber 40 47 R26 Light Red 48 55 R27 Medium Red 56 63 R36 Medium Pink 64 71 R339 Broadway Pink 72 79 R344 Follies Pink 80 87 R52 Light Lavender 88 95 R54 Special Lavender 96 103 R57 Lavender 104 111 R59 Indigo 112 119 R361 Hemsley Blue 120 127 R362 Tipton Blue 128 135
24. lashing use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a new address Once the new address has been selected lock the new address into the fixture s memory by pressing the ENTER button The DMX address is non volatile and will remain in the fixture s memory even when the power to the unit is switched off Memory is backed up and retain by an internal power source that should last about five years Remote DMX addressing RDMX Address Via DMX This function allows the DMX address to be changed remotely from a DMX console This setting requires special settings for both the controller and the fixture This function may be turned on and off and is ON be default Follow the procedure listed below to access the RDMX functions Fixture Settings 1 Access the main menu and use the UP or DOWN to get to the Personality menu then press ENTER 2 Once in the Personalities menu tap the UP or Down to get to the Status Settings menu press ENTER 3 Once in the Status Settings tap the UP or Down to get to the Address via DMX function and press ENTER 4 Address via DMX is the function that turn the RDMX function on and off Press ENTER and be sure the function is turned on 5 Press the UP button to display ON to activate this function or OFF to deactivate this function Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 25 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 6 Press ENTER to confir
25. ling See page 12 2 Never touch the fixture during normal operation 3 Never look directly into the light source You risk injury to your retina which may induce blindness 4 For safe operation follow the Installation guide described in chapter six of this manual Operating the ELAR 108PAR RGBW without suited safety aids such as safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and or personal injury 5 Qualified and certified personnel should only perform installation 6 When mounting this fixture use only the original rigging points included with this fixture Any structural modification will void the original manufactures warranty and may increase the risk of damage and or personal injury 7 Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord has become damaged or frayed 8 Never open this fixture while in use 9 This device falls under protection class Therefore it is essential that the device be grounded properly 10 Qualified personnel should perform all electrical connections 11 Be sure the available voltage matches the voltage requirements of the unit Be sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged If the power cord is damaged Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 5 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating 12 Always disconnect from main power before performing any type of service or any cleaning procedure
26. m 7 Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu Controller Settings 1 Set the DMX value of channel 1 to a value of 7 2 Set the DMX value of channel 2 to a value of 7 or 8 When channel 2 is set to 7 you can adjust the starting address between 1 and 255 When set to 8 you can adjust the starting address between 256 and 511 3 Use channel 3 to set your desired DMX starting address For example lf you want to set the starting address to 57 set channel 1 to a value of 7 set channel 2 to a value of 7 and use channel 3 to set your address to 57 by selecting a channel value of 57 Example 2 If you want to set the starting address to 420 set channel 1 to a value of 7 channel 2 to 8 and channel 3 to 164 256 164 420 4 Wait for approximately 20 seconds for the unit to complete the address reset function Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 26 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 11 DMX TRAITS DMX Operation Notes The fixture will function in DMX mode whenever the unit is receiving a DMX signal Please note that this will override all manual settings This unit will keep and retain the last DMX command in the event of DMX signal failure To reset the fixture you must turn the power off DMX CHANNEL TRAITS The charts below and on the preceding pages outline the different DMX traits for the three different DMX modes 4 Channel mode In this mode channel one controls all the red LEDs ch
27. n in the trash Please recycle whenever possible WARRANTY REGISTRATION The ELAR 108PAR RGBW carries a two year 730 days limited warranty Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase All returned service items whether under warranty or not must be freight pre paid and accompany a return authorization R A number The R A number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package A brief description of the problem as well as the R A number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping container If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice Items returned without a R A number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be refused and returned at customer s expense You may obtain a R A number by contacting customer support at 323 582 3322 Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 4 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To guarantee proper and consistent operation it is important to follow the guidelines in this manual Elation Professional will not accept responsibility for damages resulting from the misuse of this fixture due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual 1 Always be sure that the fan and the air inlets remain clean and are never blocked Allow about 6 15cm between this fixture and other devices or a wall to allow for proper coo
28. nts during normal service and inspection 1 Be sure all screws and fasteners are securely tightened at all times Lose screws may fall out during normal operation resulting in damage or injury as larger parts could fall 2 Electric power supply cables must not show any damage material fatigue or sediments Never remove the ground prong from the power cable Further instructions depending on the installation spot and usage have to be adhered by a skilled installer and any safety problems have to be removed CAUTION Disconnect from mains before starting maintenance operation We recommend a frequent cleaning of the device Please use a moist lint free cloth Never use alcohol or solvents There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture please refer all other service issues to an authorized Elation service technician Should you need any spare parts please order genuine parts from your local dealer Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 39 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 15 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY A Elation Professionale hereby warrants to the original purchaser Elation Professionale products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years 730 days from the date of purchase This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America including possessions and territories It is the owner s responsibility to e
29. onLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 17 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 43 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW CIRCUIT SCHEMATIC 18 vesoodr Ni Ng YIMOd HEA ZZf occe0d0d T LNdLNO YAMOd N 9 7 YOLOANNOD INANI YIMOd N NG E 10 a S J IYNSIS XWA A ar Jarl kar V60r0ddd zr www ElationLighting com 44 Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca ELAR 108PAR RGBW 19 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power supply Power consumption IP Grade LED Configuration IP Rating Weight DMX Channels DMX Drive Color Mixing Beam Angle Fuse Dimmer Strobe Lamp Life Dimensions 100v 240v 50Hz 60Hz AC Maximum 120w IP65 36 x 3 Watt 12 x Red 9 x Green 9 x Blue 6 x White IP65 6 Kgs 15 2Lbs 9 7 5 or 4 default Channel mode Standard DMX 512 3 pole IP Rated Locking Connector Pin 3 Pin 2 Ground Pin 1 RGBW Color Additive Mixing 13 Beam Angle 25 Field Angle 15 Lens GMA 220v 2A Internal Continuous Dimming 0 100 Electronic Strobe 0 18 Fps 100 000 Hours Rated Life 232 x 220 x 260 mm 9 13 x 8 66 10 24 Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 45 www ElationLighting com ELA
30. r Master Slave Operation With this function you can define the device as slave for operation in Master Slave mode Each slave setting will have a different function for a dynamic lightshow without a controller RDMX Address via DMX This function allows the DMX address to remotely be adjusted from a DMX console This setting requires special settings for both the controller and the fixture RDMX is on by default For operational instructions please see Section 10 Page 25 of this manual Remote DMX addressing 9 1 2 lt RUN gt Internal Program Settings This function allows the internal programs to run in either stand alone or master salve mode In Master mode the fixture will send DMX data to other fixtures connect via the DMX chain In Alone mode the fixture will operate as a single fixture The program for this mode is selected in the Select program section of the control menu You can set the number of steps under Edit program You can edit the individual scenes under Edit scenes With this function you can run the individual scenes either automatically i e with the adjusted Step Time Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 21 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 9 1 3 lt DISP gt Menu Display Settings This function allows the internal programs to run in either stand alone or master salve DMX chain In Alone mode VALU Display the DMX 512 value of each chann
31. re in for service For your own safety please read this user manual carefully before installing the device Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 8 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 5 FIXTURE OVERVIEW d YY x Ny NA NA CZ J Cx oes IY YAH A E a ff IU ell ek OM Ms v STEN oN O Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 9 www ElationLighting com 10 ELAR 108PAR RGBW LED Lens Assembly The lens assembly may be user replaced in the event repair is needed or a different beam angle is required LED Display 4 segment menu display Used to display the DMX address as well as all other menu functions Power Output Lead This lead is used to jump power to another ELAR 108PAR RGBW Please do not daisy chain power for more than 16 fixtures To maintain the integrity of the IP rating only use proper Elation IP rated power cables DMX Out Lead This lead is used to send an incoming DMX signal to the next fixture in the DMX chain To maintain the integrity of the IP rating only use proper Elation IP rated DMX cables MENU Button This button is used to access the fixtures menu functions Up Button The up button is used to toggle forward through the menu functions and settings Down Button The down button is used to toggle backwards throug
32. rograms can be created and stored using the fixture s control board or by using an external DMX Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 23 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW controller For detailed instructions on how to complete this task please see Working with Built In Programs Section 12 Page 35 9 5 1 Select program This function allows the user to select one of ten of the user defined built in programs This program is then accessed in Function Mode under Program Run 9 5 2 Edit program This function allows the user to edit the built in programs 9 5 3 Edit Scenes This function allows the user to edit or define the actual scenes that are stored in the user defined built in programs that are accessed in the previous step Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 24 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 10 DMX ADDRESSING Setting the DMX address After the fixture is turned ONT will immediately complete a reset process that test all the fixture s functions When the reset process concludes the LCD will display the fixture s current DMX address If the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal the display will flash continuously To set or adjust a DMX address please follow the procedure below 1 Toggle through the menu by pressing the Up and Down buttons until the display reads Addr XXX Tap the enter button to make changes to the address 2 While the display is f
33. s cable to the DMX lines You can chain multiple fixtures together through serial linking Using the IP rated signal cables provided through Elation Always be sure to daisy chain your in and out data connections never split or Y your DMX connections unless you are using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto Branch 4 or DMX Branch 4 Terminator Controller Next Fixture DMX 512 connection with DMX terminator A DMX terminator should be used in all DMX lines especially in longer runs The use of a terminator may avoid erratic behavior in your DMX line A terminator is a 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor that is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector DATA and DATA This fixture is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last fixture in your daisy chain to terminate the line Using a line terminator Elation part DMX T PACK will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior E Termination reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems and interference It is always advisable to connect a DMX terminal Resistance IN 120 Ohm 1 4 W between PIN 2 DMX 7 and PIN 3 DMX of the last fixture PIN2 a Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 16 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 5 Pin XLR DMX Connectors Some manufactures use 5 pin XLR connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3 pin 5 pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3 pin XLR DMX line When
34. ssional Los Angeles Ca 22 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW lt DFSE gt Restore Default This function is used to restore the factory settings of the device All settings will be set back to the default values shaded Any edited scenes will be lost lt VER gt Software Version This function will display the current firmware version 9 3 MANL Manual Fixture Settings This function allows the each of the nine DMX channels to be controlled manually This will allow the fixture to be preset to a specific color or built in program without the use of a DMX console 9 4 TIME Operating Hours These functions will detail different time functions associated with the fixture lt LIFE gt 0000 9999 Hours This function tracks the running time of the fixture from the point it was last cleared Where XXXX represents the total number of running hours This time is none destructive and will remain in the fixtures memory indefinitely Use this time to track rentals or show durations lt CODE gt Clear run time access code This lock out code prevents the current run time from being erased accidently The access code is 038 lt CLFE gt Clear Fixture Run Time This function resets the run time to zero 9 5 Edit Internal Program Settings The fixture comes equipped with a built in DMX recorder that allows custom programs to be installed and recalled directly from the fixture s control board P
35. stablish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence at the time service is sought B For warranty service send the product only to the Elation Professional factory All shipping charges must be pre paid If the requested repairs or service including parts replacement are within the terms of this warranty Elation Professionale will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States If the entire instrument is sent it must be shipped in its original package No accessories should be shipped with the product If any accessories are shipped with the product Elation Professionale shall have no liability what so ever for loss of or damage to any such accessories nor for the safe return thereof C This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed if the product is modified in any manner which Elation Professional concludes after inspection affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Elation Professionale factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Elation Professionale if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above Elation Professionale will replace defective parts at its expense and will absorb
36. the fixtures DMX status The illustration below details the functionality of the LED indicators DMX OK NO DMX The LED indicator represents DMX signal e Ifthe indicators is on a clean DMX signal is present e If the indicator is off there is no DMX signal present Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 19 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW 9 DISPLAY MENU Default settings shaded VALU A001 AXXX AXXX DMX address setting lt ADDR gt SLAV ON OFF Set as Slave RDMX ON OFF Change address via DMX MODE GUNG AUTO ALON MAST Run Auto program VALU D XX D 00 DXXX Display DMX value lt DISP gt FLIP ON OFF Flip display D ON ON OFF Delay shutting off LED display lt CHAN gt 4CH 5CH 7CH 9CH DMX channel Mode SET lt FAIL gt OFF HOLD AUTO Status while there is no DMX lt DFSE gt ON OFF Default setting lt VER gt V 1 0 V 9 9 Software version MANL SC A ia OED Manual adjust intensity lt LIFE gt 0000 9999 hours Life time of machine runnin TIME lt CODE gt CXXX Password of clear time 038 lt CLFE gt ON OFF Clear machine running time lt STEP gt S 01 S 48 Select steps of program o 01 XX 00 FFH Ek E pene fa xx oo FFH Lan the internal scenes lt SC48 gt FADE XXX TIME XXX X 000 1s 999 9s Remarks 1 If the fixture does not receive a DMX signal the menu display will flash repeatedly 2 TIME Adjust the hold time for eac
37. the value into the scenes memory You can repeat the procedure for all functions listed below Auto Program Allows access to all of the fixture s DMX traits Red adjust all of the red LED values Green adjust all of the green LED values Blue adjust all of the blue LED values White adjust all of the white LED values Strobe adjust the strobe Dimmer adjust the dimmer intensity Scene Time set the hold time for the scene Input By Out this function will store a scene from an external DMX console See the next section for scene editing via an external DMX controller Step 1B Building Scenes from an External DMX Controller The fixture includes a simple built in DMX recorder This recorder allows you to build a scene using your own DMX console That scene can then be sent to the fixture and be stored inside one of the fixture s scene storage banks Many people may find this procedure easier and quicker than using the on board menu functions as in Step 1 To store a scene from an external DMX controller follow the procedures below Using your DMX control build and store scenes as you normally would Once you have built all your required scenes enter the fixtures main menu and toggle to Step 2 Editing Programs The control will store a maximum of 10 programs A program can store one or a maximum of 64 scenes Keep in mind that a scen
38. ton appears to be damaged carefully inspect your fixture for damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the fixture have arrived intact In the event damage has been found or parts are missing please contact our customer support team for further instructions Inside the box you should find the fixture a DMX XLR cable a safety cable and this manual Please do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting customer support at the number listed below CUSTOMER SUPPORT Elation Professional provides a customer support line to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation You may also visit us on the web at www elationlighting com for any comments or suggestions For service related issue please contact Elation Professionale Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m Pacific Standard Time Voice 323 582 3322 Fax 323 832 9142 E mail support elationlighting com Forum www ElationLighting com forum Warning To prevent the risk of fire and reduce the risk electrical shock do not attempt to operate this fixture with the lens cover removed Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit Do not attempt any repairs Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 3 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW yourself Doing so will void your manufactures warranty Please do not discard the shipping carto
39. unauthorized personnel might reach the fixture Before mounting the fixture to any surface make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the device s weight Fixture installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment such as an appropriate safety cable To avoid injury never stand directly below the device when mounting removing or servicing the fixture Refer to regulations BGV C1 formerly VBG 70 and DIN VDE0711 217 for proper installation in Europe To ensure proper installation only qualified staff should attempt installation Mounting points Overhead mounting requires extensive experience including amongst others calculating working load limits a fine knowledge of the installation material being used and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the fixture If you lack these qualifications do not attempt the installation yourself Improper installation can result in bodily injury CAUTION Be sure a qualified electrician performs all electrical connections Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting the main power cord to the appropriate wall outlet Elation Professional Los Angeles Ca 12 www ElationLighting com ELAR 108PAR RGBW Mounting The ELAR 108PAR RGBW is fully operational in any mounting position hanging upside down side mounted or set on a flat level surface etc B
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