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Vari Lite VL1000 ERS Luminaire User Manual

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    Vari❋lite - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual i i 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b vari❋lite ® , artisan ® , vl2 ® , and vld ® are trademarks owned by vari-lite, inc., 201 regal row, dallas tx 75247 usa. And are registered in the united states and other countries. Vl1000™, vl2000™, vl2...

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    H ow t o o btain w arranty s ervice 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 iii how to obtain warranty service a copy of the vari-lite, inc. 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-li...

  • Page 4: Compliance Notice

    Vari❋lite - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual i v 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b compliance notice 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 protect...

  • Page 5: Safety Notice

    S afety n otice 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 v 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 d...

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    Vari❋lite - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual v i 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b warning: instructions for continued protection against excessive exposure to uv radiation 1. Many vari❋lite® luminaires use an hid type lamp that produces uv radiation. Do not look directly at lamp. 2. I...

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    S icherheitshinweise 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 vii sicherheitshinweise es ist äußerst wichtig, alle sicherheitsinformationen und -hinweise in diesem handbuch und dem beiliegenden informationsmaterial zu lesen, bevor sie die hierin beschriebenen produkte installieren bzw. Bedienen. Halt...

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    Vari❋lite - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual v i i i 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b warnung: hinweise zum schutz gegen ÜberhÖhte uv-strahlung 1. Viele vari❋lite®-scheinwerfer verwenden einen hid-lampentyp, der uv-strahlen abgibt. Schauen sie nicht direkt in die lampe. 2. Es ist gefä...

  • Page 9: Notes De Sécurité

    N otes de sÉcuritÉ 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 ix notes de sécurité avant de procéder à l’installation des produits décrits dans ce guide et de les mettre en marche, il est extrêmement important de lire tous les renseignements et toutes les directives de sécurité contenues dans ce guide ...

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    Vari❋lite - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b avertissement: directives pour se protÉger contre une exposition excessive aux rayons uv 1. Plusieurs luminaires vari❋lite® utilisent une lampe de type hid qui produit des rayons uv. Ne pas fixer son regar...

  • Page 11: Aviso Sobre Seguridad

    A viso sobre s eguridad 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 xi aviso sobre seguridad es muy importante leer toda la información e instrucciones sobre seguridad que se indica en este manual así como en los documentos adjuntos antes de instalar y operar los productos descritos. Se debe prestar ate...

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    Vari❋lite - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x i i 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b advertencia: instrucciones para protecciÓn continua contra la exposiciÓn excesiva de radiaciÓn ultra violeta 1. Muchas luminarias vari❋lite® usan un tipo de lámpara hid que produce radiación uv. No mir...

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    T able of c ontents 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 xv table of contents introduction about this manual ...................................................................................................... 1 additional documentation..............................................................

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x v i 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b chapter 3. Operation dmx operation channel mapping ....................................................................................................... 32 control channel functions...................

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    T able of c ontents 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 xvii appendix b. Technical specifications mechanical ................................................................................................................. 71 optical..................................................................

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x v i i i 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b notes.

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    I ntroduction : a bout t his m anual 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 1 introduction about this manual this manual provides necessary information regarding product safety, installation, operation, and routine maintenance for vari❋lite® vl1000™ ellipsoidal reflector spotlight (ers) luminaires....

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b text conventions the following styles and meanings are used throughout this manual: customer service the vari-lite customer service department provides assistance to anyone with a problem or question abou...

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 3 c hapter 1. Description description description description this chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components, along with a list of accessories which are available. • features • components • accessories.

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b features standard features vl1000 ellipsoidal reflector spotlight (ers) luminaires have the following standard features: • automated zoom optics system. • crossfading cym color system. • diffusion system....

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    D escription : c omponents 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 5 components overview the following illustration shows the included components for each vl1000 model. Arc ballast unit connectorized lamp cable vl1000a / vl1000as / vl1000ai arc models vl1000 luminaire neutrik powercon ® unconnecto...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b vl1000 ers luminaire the following illustration shows the external luminaire components and controls. Enter menu head assembly lamp power data in data thru beam adjustment controls input panel * do not re...

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    D escription : c omponents 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 7 vl1000 arc ballast unit an external ballast unit is included with vl1000 arc models. In this case, the lamp power input cable is already connectorized for use with this unit. The following illustration shows the external arc ball...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b accessories vl1000 ers replacement items/accessories the following optional and/or replacement items can be ordered directly from vari-lite. (please order by vari-lite part number.) v ari -l ite p/n a cce...

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 9 c hapter 2. Installation installation installation 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 addressi...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 0 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b power and data cabling requirements ac power the luminaire requires standard ac power distribution from 90-264 vac, 50/60 hz in order to power all internal electronics and motors. It is equipped with a ...

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    I nstallation : p ower and d ata c abling r equirements 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 11 lamp power to power the vl1000 lamp, an external ballast or dimmer unit is required depending on the model. Incandescent models the incandescent versions of the vl1000 ers luminaire will require an e...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 2 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b data cables the luminaire is equipped with two, 5-pin xlr connectors for data in and data thru (out) applications. Data in requires a 5-pin, female xlr connector and data thru requires a 5-pin, male xlr...

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    I nstallation : p ower and d ata c abling r equirements 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 13 recommended cable types/manufacturers these are only a few of the suitable cable types. Any quality eia485, twisted pair, 120 ohm, shielded cable will also work. * characteristic impedance type pairs...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 4 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 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 ce...

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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 15 installation procedures installing lamp (incandescent models) in the event the lamp was packed separately during shipment, it will be necessary to install before use. Warning: ensure that power is removed from lum...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 6 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b step 3. At backcap, flip two bail clamps outward ( figure 2-2 ). Step 4. Flip two base clamps outward away from socket. Step 5. Grip lamp by base and firmly install in socket. Step 6. Close base and bai...

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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 17 installing lamp (arc models) in the event the lamp was packed separately during shipment, it will be necessary to install before use. Warning: ensure that power is removed from luminaire when installing lamp. Caut...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 8 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b step 3. Grip lamp by base and firmly install in socket. Figure 2-4: installing arc lamp in socket step 4. Re-install backcap, ensuring that alignment studs and holes are aligned ( figure 2-3 ). Step 5. ...

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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 19 accessory frame holder an accessory frame holder is provided for the addition of a top hat or gel frame with silks, frosts or color correction if required. The frame holder is designed to fit a standard 8-inch gel...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 0 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b hanging the luminaire the luminaire can be hung horizontally or vertically from any structure designed to work with the type of load created by this moving luminaire. The pan tube base provides two moun...

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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 21 to hang luminaire in truss: step 1. Lift luminaire into mounting position. Step 2. Secure in place with truss hooks. Ensure truss hook hardware that locks hook in place (e.G. Wing bolt) is properly tightened and t...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 2 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b hanging the ballast (arc models only) the external ballast unit included with arc models will need to be installed near the luminaire. In order for the lamp cable to be connected, the ballast must be pl...

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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 23 to hang arc ballast in truss: step 1. Lift ballast into mounting position. Step 2. Secure in place with truss hook. Ensure truss hook hardware that locks hook in place (e.G. Wing bolt) is properly tightened and th...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 4 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b connecting data and power a maximum of 32 luminaires may be connected in any one dmx data link. Note: this maximum limit applies to the luminaire "daisy chain" only. Your system or console may require f...

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    I nstallation : p owering u p 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 25 powering up power-up and configuration overview first power-up when powering up a vl1000 luminaire for the first time, the lamp type and shutter settings must be configured. This procedure will usually happen prior to deliver...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 6 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b standard power up procedure use this procedure when powering up a luminaire that has already been configured. (refer to “power-up and configuration overview” on page 25 .) note: refer to chapter 4: menu...

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    I nstallation : p owering u p 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 27 power up and configuration procedure use this procedure when powering up a luminaire that has not been previously configured. (refer to “power-up and configuration overview” on page 25 .) note: refer to chapter 4: menu system...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 8 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b align lamp for maximum beam irradiance after a new lamp is installed in either the incandescent or arc version of the luminaire, it will be necessary to align the lamp to optimize the beam. Warning: bac...

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    I nstallation : a ddressing 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 29 addressing program starting address the dmx starting address is entered using the menu display. This address will be retained even if the power is removed. Note: refer to chapter 4: menu system for detailed instructions on menu...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 0 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b notes.

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 31 c hapter 3. Operation operation operation operation this chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using dmx control and for updating the internal software. • dmx operation • dmx mapping • luminaire timing • updating software.

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 2 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b dmx operation channel mapping 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. (th...

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    O peration : dmx o peration 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 33 * dimmer refers to either an external dimmer for vl1000ts models or an internal dimmer for vl1000as models. Regardless, this channel must be included for both profiles. Table 3-2: enhanced 16-bit mode – models vl1000 ts/as dmx ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 4 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b control channel functions control channel functions allow special actions such as reset, lamp on/off and partial recalibration. These must be executed with zero time transition or with timing disabled. ...

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    O peration : dmx o peration 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 35 dmx data display the dmx data display shows the data received for the given luminaire and does not show the entire stream of 512 bytes. It shows only the number of channels used for the given luminaire model in 16-bit enhanced ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 6 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b dmx mapping color mixing the color mixing mechanism is a cym subtractive color mixing system made up of a graduated color system for cyan, yellow, and magenta. Table 3-4: dmx map for cyan % value dmx va...

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    O peration : dmx m apping 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 37 rotating gobo wheel the function operates in two modes: index mode and rotate mode. The dmx values corresponding to these modes are as follows: • dmx values 0-127 will select each gobo in indexing mode. • dmx values 128-255 will ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 8 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b luminaire timing timing channel information timing channel control improves the timed moves of certain groups of parameters. We provide three timing channels, one for focus (pan and tilt), one for color...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 39 step 4. Set console timing (or cue fade time) for parameters and timing channels to zero seconds. Step 5. Store cue. Note: avoid changing timing channel values in a fading cue. This can cause unexpected behavior in the lumi...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 0 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 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 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 1...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 41 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 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 9...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 2 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 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 38 123 38 124 39 49 125 39 126 39 127 40 50 128 40 129 41 51 130 41 131 41 132 42 ...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 43 149 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 54 165 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 1...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 4 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 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 81 206 130 207 130 208 140 82 209 140 210 140 211 150 83 212 150...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 45 231 230 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 97 247 290 248 290 249 300 98 250 300 251 310 99 252 310 253 310 254 310 100 ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 6 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b updating software reprogramming luminaires in some cases, it may be desirable to upgrade the luminaire’s operating software. This process will require a windows pc, the luminaire programming kit (28.966...

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    O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 47 install and reprogramming procedure this procedure will install the vldownload.Exe program onto the pc and then allow you to reprogram the luminaires. Note: if running windows nt, you must be working from an account in the...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 8 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b vl1000 button downloads the software version to all models of vl1000 series luminaires. (software version is identified by the date and time: mm/ dd/yy hh.Mm.) download all button is the equivalent of e...

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    O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 49 note: the history section of the window shows what specific types of luminaire software have been downloaded since the beginning of the session (window will reset once the program is closed and re-opened). Verify software ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 0 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 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...

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    O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 51 step 8. Once download is complete, luminaire will automatically recalibrate. Once recalibration is complete, luminaire is ready for operation with its new software version. Verify software version at luminaire: step 1. At ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 2 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b notes.

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 53 c hapter 4. Menu system menu system menu system menu system this chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the menu display feature. • menu operation • menu functions • self tests.

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 4 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b menu operation what is the menu system? The menu system is a programmable set of commands used to configure, address, operate, and test the luminaire. The menu system is controlled at the menu display a...

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    M enu s ystem : m enu o peration 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 55 menu default state the menu display’s default state during normal operation is to display the address. After 10 seconds of inactivity at the display, it will change to this default state. After 5 minutes of inactivity, the...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 6 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b menu functions menu system overview the following is a graphic representation of the entire menu system. Dmx address dmx value test all pan/tilt dimmer* blue manual pan tilt dimmer* blue amber diffusn v...

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    M enu s ystem : m enu f unctions 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 57 menu system function chart table 4-2: menu system functions chart 1st level 2nd level 3rd level 4th level 5thlevel address dmx dmx address xxx address value setup lamptype arc incand shutter? Yes no config system configura...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 8 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b manual manual commands pan pan xxxx data tilt tilt xxxx data dimmer dimmer (arc only) xxx data blue blue xxx data amber amber xxx data magenta magenta xxx data diffusn diffusion xxx data rot gobo rotati...

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    M enu s ystem : m enu f unctions 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 59 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 thi...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 0 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b fixture fixture access luminaire specification information such as model, serial number, software version, along with status information. Frame 1a - frame 4b frame side specifies shutter frames 1a, 1b, ...

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    M enu s ystem : m enu f unctions 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 61 rot gobo rotating gobo specifies rotating gobo for manual control (manual) or gobo select eot sensor for testing (test). Rot shut rotating shutter specifies shutter mechanism rotating function for manual control (manual) o...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 2 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b self tests running parameter tests the luminaire is capable of running self tests by using the test menu functions. When running tests on multiple luminaires, a loopback connector is required at the mas...

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    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 63 warning: backcap and adjustment knobs will be hot during lamp operation. Wear gloves and/or use tools to prevent burns. To run tests: step 1. Press [menu]. Step 2. Press [up] / [down] arrows until test appears. Press [enter]. ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 4 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b notes.

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 65 a ppendix a. Troubleshooting and troubleshooting and troubleshooting and troubleshooting and maintenance maintenance maintenance maintenance this appendix provides instructions for troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance which may be necessary du...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 6 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b troubleshooting protecting your warranty when performing procedures outlined in the “troubleshooting guide” on page 67 , observe the following guidelines in order for your luminaire to remain covered by...

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    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : t roubleshooting a 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 67 troubleshooting guide if a problem is suspected, try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. Refer to “error messages” on page 55 for more information. The chart below provides possible ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 8 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b tilt/encoder/fail tilt encoder failure main board pan/tilt connector (j9) disconnected - connect main board pan/tilt connector (j9) tilt motor disconnected - connect tilt motor power encoder faulty repl...

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    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : r outine m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 69 routine maintenance cleaning optical lenses and gobos warning: remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. The front lens and gobos may require cleaning after extended use. A common ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 0 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b step 7. Re-install front cover. Figure a-1: rotating gobo replacement/cleaning front cover rotating gobo lamp end rotate until open end of carrier is up gear latch gobo wheel open end closed end gobo mu...

  • Page 89: Ppendix

    0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 71 a ppendix b. Technical specifications technical specifications technical specifications technical specifications mechanical zoom optics continuously variable field angle in imaging range from 19° to 36°, super zoom of field to 70° programmable over a timed ...

  • Page 90

    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 2 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b operational power requirements depending on voltage, 1 to 2 amps are supplied to incandescent models through standard ac distribution while 3 to 9 amps are supplied to arc luminaires and ballast. Operat...

  • Page 91

    T echnical s pecifications : p hotometric b 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b 1 1- ju n- 02 73 photometric vl1000 ers - 1000w tungsten halogen (all data taken with a seasoned light source at 20 hours of life.) * multiply throw distance by tn to determine coverage. To calculate illuminance (i) at a specific ...

  • Page 92

    Vari❋lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 4 1 1- ju n- 02 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 b arc ballast unit (arc models only) input voltage range 90v to 275v, auto-ranging. Frequency 50 hz or 60 hz current range 2.7 a to 9.0 a* power factor +/- .97 output open circuit voltage +/- 450v lamp vo...

  • Page 93

    Returning parts for service obtaining rma number and returning parts 1. Contact service center. 2. Request return material authorization (rma) number. 3. If returning vl2000 series color/gobo bulkheads, remove color and gobo wheel hubs. (do not remove glass color discs from vl2402 subassemblies.) 4....