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Vari Lite VL1000 ERS Luminaire User Manual

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    Vl1000 ™ ers luminaire u ser ’ s m anual ®.

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    Vari ❋lite ® is a trademark owned by genlyte thomas group llc and is registered in the united states and other countries. Vl1000™, vl2000™, vl2201™, vl2202™, vl2400™ (and the individual product designations), vl3000™, series 1000 ™ , series 2000 ™ , series 3000 ™ , dichro ❋tune ™ , vari ❋image ™ , a...

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    F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 i how to obtain warranty service a copy of the vari-lite limited warranty was included in the shipping package for this vari ❋lite® product. To obtain warranty service, please contact customer service at 1-877-vari-lite (1-877-827-4548) or +1-214-647-7...

  • Page 4: Compliance Notice

    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual ii 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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

    F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 iii 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 ...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual iv 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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. It is haza...

  • Page 7: Sicherheitshinweise

    F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 v 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. Halten sie bei der ...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual v i 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g warnung: hinweise zum schutz gegen ÜberhÖhte uv-strahlung 1. Viele vari ❋lite®-scheinwerfer verwenden die lampentyp, der uv-strahlen abgibt. Schauen sie nicht direkt in die lampe. 2. Es ist gefährlich, ...

  • Page 9: Notes De Sécurité

    F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 vii 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 ainsi que ...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual v i ii 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g avertissement: directives pour se protÉger 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...

  • Page 11: Aviso Sobre Seguridad

    F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 ix 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 atención a todos lo...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g advertencia: instrucciones para protecciÓn continua contra la exposiciÓn excesiva de radiaciÓn ultra violeta 1. Muchas luminarias vari ❋lite® usan un tipo de lámpara que produce radiación uv. No mire dire...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x i i 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g.

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    T able of c ontents 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 xiii table of contents introduction about this manual ...................................................................................................... 1 text conventions .....................................................................

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x i v 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g chapter 3. Operation dmx operation channel mapping....................................................................................................... 34 control channel functions ....................

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    T able of c ontents 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 xv optical........................................................................................................................ 73 operational....................................................................................................

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x v i 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g.

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    I ntroduction : a bout t his m anual 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 1 introduction about this manual this manual provides necessary information regarding safety, installation, operation and routine maintenance for the vari ❋lite® vl1000™ ellipsoidal reflector spotlight (ers) luminaire. Famili...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g additional documentation a service manual for extended maintenance of the vl1000 ers luminaire is available in both printed and electronic (pdf) formats: • vl1000 ers luminaire service manual (02.9663.001...

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 3 c hapter 1. 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 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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 : f eatures 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 5 vl1000 tid luminaire (20.9663.0001.23) • 1000w tungsten halogen lamp source. • 115v on-board dimmer. • beam-size iris mechanism. Vl1000 tsd230 luminaire (20.9663.0001.32) • 1000w tungsten halogen lamp source. • 230v on-board dimmer. ...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g components included items the following illustration shows the included components for either the incandescent or arc models. Arc ballast unit connectorized lamp cable arc models vl1000 luminaire neutrik ...

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    D escription : c omponents 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 7 luminaire overview 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 remove or use to access lamp. M...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g dimmer model overview an on-board dimmer is included with vl1000 incandescent dimmer models. The dimmer heatsink is visible on the power-side yoke leg as shown in the following illustration. On-board dimm...

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    D escription : c omponents 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 9 arc model overview 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 ballast com...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 0 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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 c...

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 11 c hapter 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 it within your system. • power and da...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 2 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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 g 05-oct-2007 13 *** includes lamp power. Lamp power lamp power for the vl1000 lamp is supplied in one of three ways depending on model configuration: • external dimmer (incandescent units without on-board dimmer). • i...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 4 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g incandescent models (with on-board dimmer) some incandescent models of the vl1000 ers luminaire contain an on-board dimmer. This dimmer is used to power the lamp without need for an external dimmer. In ...

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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 g 05-oct-2007 15 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 xl...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 6 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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 z ...

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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 g 05-oct-2007 17 dmx termination connector a male xlr dmx 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 a...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 8 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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 remov...

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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 19 step 3. At backcap, flip two bail clamps outward ( figure 2-5 ). 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 bail clamps, loc...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 0 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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...

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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 21 step 3. Grip lamp by base and firmly install in socket. Figure 2-7: installing arc lamp in socket step 4. Re-install backcap, ensuring that alignment studs and holes are aligned ( figure 2-6 ). Step 5. Align lamp. (...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 2 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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...

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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 23 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 mounting holes fo...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 4 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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 tigh...

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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 25 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 placed within 4...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 6 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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 tight...

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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 27 connecting data and power a maximum of 32 luminaires may be connected in any one dmx data link. Note: this maximum limit applies to the luminaire "daisy chain" only. Your system or console may require fewer luminair...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 8 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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 ...

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    I nstallation : p owering u p 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 29 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 28 .) note: refer to chapter 4: menu system for detailed ins...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 0 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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 28 .) note: refer to...

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    I nstallation : p owering u p 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 31 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: backcap and adjustment screw...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 2 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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 deta...

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 33 c hapter 3. 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 4 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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 g 05-oct-2007 35 * 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 ch...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 6 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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 g 05-oct-2007 37 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 m...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 8 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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 g 05-oct-2007 39 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 se...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 0 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g shutter mechanism for units with a shutter mechanism, the shutter is comprised of four frame blades that move independently or in unison. The entire assembly operates in a smooth, time-continuous motion...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 41 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 parameters and one for...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 2 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g note: avoid changing timing channel values in a fading cue. This can cause unexpected behavior in the luminaire as the timing channel value is updated over time. Timing channel values and the final dest...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 43 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 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 ...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 4 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 30 76 20 77 20 78 21 31 79 21 80 21 81 22 32 82 22 83 23 33 84 23 85 23 86 24 34 87 24 88 25 35 89 25 90 25 91 26 36 92 26 93 27 37 94 27 95 27 96 28 38 97 28 98 29 39 99 29 100 29 101 30 40 102 30 103 ...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 45 118 36 119 37 47 120 37 121 38 48 122 38 123 38 124 39 49 125 39 126 39 127 40 50 128 40 129 41 51 130 41 131 41 132 42 52 133 42 134 43 53 135 43 136 43 137 44 54 138 44 139 45 55 140 45 141 45 142 46 56 143 46 144 47 57 145...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 6 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 160 53 63 161 53 162 54 64 163 54 164 54 165 55 65 166 55 167 56 66 168 56 169 56 170 57 67 171 57 172 58 68 173 58 174 58 175 59 69 176 59 177 59 178 60 70 179 60 180 65 71 181 65 182 65 183 70 72 184 ...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 47 202 110 203 120 80 204 120 205 120 81 206 130 207 130 208 140 82 209 140 210 140 211 150 83 212 150 213 160 84 214 160 215 160 216 170 85 217 170 218 180 86 219 180 220 180 221 190 87 222 190 223 200 88 224 200 225 200 226 21...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 8 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 244 280 96 245 280 246 290 97 247 290 248 290 249 300 98 250 300 251 310 99 252 310 253 310 254 310 100 255 follows cue data table 3-11: vl1000 timing channels map % value dmx = seconds.

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    O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 49 updating software reprogramming luminaires you can upgrade vari-lite luminaire operating software using either of the following methods: 1. Serial-port download —for desktop computers and laptops equipped with serial ports 2...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 0 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g reprogramming procedure note: when they are data linked together, up to 32 luminaires can be programmed at the same time. Refer to “connecting data and power” on page 15 . (programming more than 32 lumi...

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    O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 51 step 9. Click close to exit. Note: the history section of the window shows what specific types of luminaire software have been downloaded since the beginning of the session (window will reset once the program is closed and r...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 2 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 2. Usb download 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). Kit components the vari ❋lite usb lumin...

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    O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 53 a termination connector is used in this process. Refer to page 10 for more information regarding the construction of this connector. Figure 3-3: software transfer setup transfer procedure this procedure is used to transfer s...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 4 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g notes.

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 55 c hapter 4. 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 6 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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 g 05-oct-2007 57 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 m...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 8 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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 g 05-oct-2007 59 menu system function 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 configuration lamp lamp options (arc only) power l...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 0 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g fixture status status/error display scrolls error messages or displays ok re-cal recalibrate ok? Model luminaire model type vl1000xx model type lum id luminaire id xxxxxxxx luminaire id number version v...

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    M enu s ystem : m enu f unctions 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 61 test system test all test all motors run test run-test in progress press [menu] to stop tests pan/tilt run test run-test in progress dimmer (arc only) run test run-test in progress blue run test run-test in progress amber ru...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 2 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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 abbrevi...

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    M enu s ystem : m enu f unctions 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 63 lamp lamp accesses lamp power up options and information (config). Lamp off lamp is off configures arc luminaire so that lamp will not strike upon power up. Lamp on lamp is on configures arc luminaire so that lamp will strik...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 4 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g self tests running parameter tests the luminaire is capable of running self tests by using the testmenu functions. Note: if a dmx data stream is present on the luminaire’s dmx input connector, self test...

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    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 65 movement disable the movement option allows pan and tilt to be disabled so that the luminaire can be placed in any position for testing without movement occurring. In order to regain full control of the luminaire, movement will ...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 6 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g notes.

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 67 a ppendix a. Troubleshooting and maintenance this appendix provides instructions for troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance which may be necessary during the life of the luminaire. • troubleshooting • routine maintenance warning: all maintenance p...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 8 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g troubleshooting error messages if a problem occurs during luminaire calibration, at the end of the calibration sequence the menu display will cycle through any applicable error message(s) until the end ...

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    T roubleshooting and m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 69 troubleshooting guide if a problem is suspected, first try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. The chart below provides possible causes and remedies for various error messages and/or symptoms. Caution: s...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 0 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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 glass...

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    T roubleshooting and m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 71 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 must be oriented with t...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 2 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g lamp replacement for lamp replacement procedure, refer to “installation procedures” on page 18 ..

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 73 a ppendix b. 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 range of 2 seconds to 20 minutes. Color mixing fully crossfading cym color sy...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 4 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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...

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    T roubleshooting and m aintenance b 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 05-oct-2007 75 photometric vl1000 ers luminaire - 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 ...

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    Vari ❋ lite® - vl1000™ ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 6 05-oct-2007 0 2 . 9 6 6 3 . 0 0 0 1 g 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...

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    Returning parts for service obtaining rma number and returning parts 1. Contact service center. 2. Request return material authorization (rma) number. 3. Do not remove glass color discs from luminaire subassemblies. 4. Package all parts being shipped. Please take great care in packing your items. Wr...

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