Vari Lite VL1100CD User Manual

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    The information furnished in this manual is for informational use only and is subject to change without notice. Please check www.Vari-lite.Com for latest version. Vari-lite assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. All information and graph...

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    F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 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) ...

  • Page 4: Compliance Notice

    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual i i 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 r...

  • Page 5: Safety Notice

    F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 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 ...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual i v 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 lam...

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    F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 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. Hal...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual v i 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 i...

  • Page 9: Notes De Sécurité

    F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 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 ...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual v i i i 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 fixe...

  • Page 11: Aviso Sobre Seguridad

    F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 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 ate...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 u...

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    F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 xi.

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x i i 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0

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    T able of c ontents 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 xiii table of contents introduction about this manual ...................................................................................................... 1 text conventions .....................................................

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x i v 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 control channel functions ........................................................................................ 28 dmx data display ....................................................

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    I ntroduction : a bout t his m anual 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 1 introduction about this manual this manual provides necessary information regarding safety, installation, operation and routine maintenance for the vari ❋lite vl1100cd ellipsoidal reflector spotlight (ers) l...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 note: performing maintenance procedures may void the product warranty. Refer to the vari-lite limited warranty card included in the product shipping package for more information. For more ...

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 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 - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 features standard features vl1100cd ellipsoidal reflector spotlight (ers) luminaires have the following standard features: • 315w ceramic discharge, long-life lamp. • automated zoom optics...

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    D escription : c omponents 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 5 components included items the following illustration shows the included components for all models. Neutrik powercon ac input connector 315w cdm lamp vl1100 cd rom (user’s manual) unpack & quick start guide warranty ...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 luminaire overview the following illustration shows the external luminaire components and controls. Enter menu head assembly data in data thru beam adjustment controls input panel * do not...

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    D escription : a ccessories 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 7 accessories vl1100cd 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.) note: * for more information o...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 notes.

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 9 c hapter 2. Installation this chapter contains instructions for installation of all version of the vl1100cd ers luminaire. It includes connecting power and data, along with instructions for powering up the luminaire for the first time and addre...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 power and data cabling requirements ac power warning: do not power a vl1100cd ers luminaire from a dimmed circuit - even in "non- dim" mode. Dimmer and non-dim modules are not suitable s...

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    I nstallation : p ower and d ata c abling r equirements 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 11 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 ...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 2 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 impedan...

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    I nstallation : p ower and d ata c abling r equirements 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 13 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 ...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 4 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 installation procedures installing lamp in the event the lamp was packed separately during shipment, it will be necessary to install before use. Warning: ensure that power is completely ...

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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 15 step 3. Grip lamp by base and firmly install in socket. Figure 2-3: installing vl1100cd lamp in socket step 4. Re-install backcap, ensuring that alignment studs and holes are aligned ( figure 2-2 ). ...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 6 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 t...

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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 17 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 m...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 8 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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) ...

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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 19 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 requir...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 powering up power-up and configuration overview first power-up when powering up a vl1100cd ers luminaire for the first time, the lamp type and shutter settings must be configured. This p...

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    I nstallation : p owering u p 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 21 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 20 .) note: refer to chapter 4: menu system ...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 2 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 20 ....

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    I nstallation : p owering u p 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 23 align lamp for maximum beam irradiance after a new lamp is installed in the luminaire, it will be necessary to align the lamp to optimize the beam. Warning: backcap and adjustment screws will be hot during lamp ...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 4 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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...

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 25 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 - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 6 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 ...

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    O peration : dmx o peration 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 27 * dimmer refers to an internal dimmer for vl1100cd shutter models. Table 3-2: enhanced 16-bit mode - vl1100cd shutter (s) models dmx channel parameter range 1 dimmer * 0-255 2 hi byte pan 0-65535 3 lo byte pan 0-6...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 8 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 t...

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    O peration : dmx o peration 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 29 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...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 cya...

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    O peration : dmx m apping 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 31 rotating gobo wheel note: gobos are sold separately. Contact your authorized vari ❋lite dealer or visit the vari-lite web site, www.Vari-lite.Com , for available gobo patterns. The function operates in two modes: in...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 2 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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-c...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 33 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 parame...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 4 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 an...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 35 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...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 6 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 3...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 37 118 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 ...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 8 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 160 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 6...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 39 202 110 203 120 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 20...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 244 280 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: vl1100cd timing channels map % value dmx = second...

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    O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 41 updating software usb download and programming luminaires you can upgrade vari-lite luminaire operating software using the usb luminaire programming kit (vari-lite part number 28.8500.0054, sold separately) f...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 2 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 figure 3-1: vl download program window transferring software from luminaire to luminaire it is possible to transfer specific software versions between luminaires. As in the case of insta...

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    O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 43 a termination connector is used in this process. Refer to page 10 for more information regarding the construction of this connector. Figure 3-2: software transfer setup transfer procedure this procedure is us...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 4 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 notes.

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 45 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 - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 6 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 th...

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    M enu s ystem : m enu o peration 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 47 after 5 minutes of inactivity, the menu display will switch to its off state. Menu shortcuts a few button combinations are provided as shortcuts for frequently used menu functions. These are as follows: • lam...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 8 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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...

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    M enu s ystem : m enu f unctions 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 49 menu system function chart 1st level 2nd level 3rd level 4th level 5thlevel address dmx dmx address xxx address value setup lamptype arc incand cd shutter? Yes no config system configuration lamp lamp options...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 fixture status status/error display scrolls error messages or displays ok re-cal recalibrate ok? Model luminaire model type vl1100xx model type lum id luminaire id xxxxxxxx luminaire id ...

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    M enu s ystem : m enu f unctions 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 51 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 p...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 2 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 definitio...

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    M enu s ystem : m enu f unctions 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 53 inv tilt invert tilt reverses tilt action for special focus requirements. Lamp lamp accesses lamp power up options and information (config). Lamp 1 lamp specifies test lamp operation (test). Lamp 2 lamp speci...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 4 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 version version displays current software version (date and time in two pages). Yes yes specifies that the luminaire contains the shutter accessory. Zoom zoom function specifies zoom fun...

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    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 55 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 and manua...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 6 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 ful...

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 57 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: a...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 8 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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...

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    T roubleshooting and m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 59 troubleshooting guide if a problem is suspected, first try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. Table a-2 below provides possible causes and remedies for various error messages and/or symp...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 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...

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    T roubleshooting and m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 61 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...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 2 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 lamp replacement for lamp replacement procedure, refer to “installation procedures” on page 14 ..

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 63 a ppendix b. Technical specifications mechanical zoom optics continuously variable field angle in imaging range from 19° to 36°, super zoom angles to 70° is programmable over a timed range of 2 seconds to 20 minutes. Color mixing system a full...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 4 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 reflector precision glass reflector with dichroic cold mirror coating. Operational power requirements 3 to 6 amps depending upon input voltage. 100 - 240 vac 50/60 hz. Operational temper...

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    T roubleshooting and m aintenance b 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 65 photometric vl1100cd ers luminaire - 315 cdm lamp (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 s...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl1100cd ers l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 6 1 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 5 . 0 0 0 1 0 notes.

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