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Vari Lite VL2000 User Manual

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    Vl2000 ™ wash luminaire user’s manual 02.9671.0001.

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual i i 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 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™,...

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    H ow t o o btain w arranty s ervice 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 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 - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual i v 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 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 pro...

  • Page 5: Safety Notice

    S afety n otice 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 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 - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual v i 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 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. ...

  • Page 7: Sicherheitshinweise

    S icherheitshinweise 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 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 - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual v i i i 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 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 ...

  • Page 9: Notes De Sécurité

    N otes de sÉcuritÉ 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 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 - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 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 r...

  • Page 11: Aviso Sobre Seguridad

    A viso sobre s eguridad 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 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 - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x i i 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 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...

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    T able of c ontents 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 xv table of contents introduction about this manual ...................................................................................................... 1 additional documentation..............................................................

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x v i 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e chapter 3. Operation color control color mixing .............................................................................................................. 26 snap colors ..........................

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    T able of c ontents 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 xvii appendix a. Troubleshooting and maintenance troubleshooting protecting your warranty .......................................................................................... 84 troubleshooting guide .....................................

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x v i i i 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e notes.

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    I ntroduction : a bout t his m anual 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 1 introduction about this manual this manual provides necessary information regarding product safety, installation, operation, and routine maintenance for the vari❋lite® vl2000™ wash luminaire. Familiarizing yourself with t...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e text conventions the following styles and meanings are used throughout this manual: customer service our goal at vari-lite, we are committed to providing you the highest quality in customer service. Our...

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    0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 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® - vl2000™ wash luminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e features overview the vl2000 wash luminaire features zoomable beam spreader optics, color mixing, a separate fixed color wheel and a high performance dimmer/strobe mechanism. The vl2000 wash luminaire con...

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    D escription : c omponents 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 5 components vl2000 wash luminaire the following illustration shows the major luminaire components and controls. Head assembly upper enclosure truss hook assembly ac input cable yoke bracket assembly assembly removable lamp assembl...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ wash luminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e menu display the menu system display is used to access the menu system, which is a programmable set of commands used to address, operate, and test the luminaire. The menu system is controlled by four butt...

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    D escription : a ccessories 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 7 accessories replacement items/accessories the following optional and/or replacement items can be ordered directly from vari-lite. (please order by vari-lite part number.) vari-lite part no. Accessory 20.9625.0132 road case, plas...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ wash luminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e notes.

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    0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 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® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 0 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e power and data cabling requirements power the luminaire requires standard ac power distribution from 90-264 vac, 50/60 hz. Four amps to twelve amps will be required depending on the ac supply voltage ...

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    I nstallation : p ower and d ata c abling r equirements 2 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 11 current vs. Voltage the following table provides the luminaire’s current draw at specific voltages. Current is calculated with the lamp on and all motors sequencing. Table 2-1: current vs. Voltage vo...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 2 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 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 x...

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    I nstallation : p ower and d ata c abling r equirements 2 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 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® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 4 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 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 ...

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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 15 installation procedures installing lamp in the event the lamp was packed separately during shipment, it will be necessary to install in the luminaire before use. Warning: ensure that power is removed from luminair...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 6 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 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. Two truss hook bracket assemblies...

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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 17 step 3. While pulling up on locking mechanism release, fit keyed holes onto raised mounting buttons at bottom of enclosure. Slide forward and release locking mechanism to lock in place. Ensure brackets are locked ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 8 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e installing in truss: step 1. Using two people, lift luminaire 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 p...

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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 19 floor mounting the luminaire the luminaire enclosure is sufficient to stabilize the luminaire in a floor installation, provided that the mounting surface is flat and sturdy. Connecting data and power a maximum of ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 0 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e powering up power-up procedure since lamp on is the default state, the lamp will strike when the luminaire is powered up for the first time. When ac power is applied, the luminaire will immediately be...

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    I nstallation : p owering u p 2 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 21 align lamp for flat field the design of the vl2000 wash luminaire optical system is based on a flat field. A flat field is one where there is no detectable hot spot. After a new lamp is installed, it will be necessary to alig...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 2 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e set dmx mode the series 2000 luminaires provide four modes for dmx operation. The mode is set using the luminaire’s menu display. • 8-bit standard - provides one 8-bit dmx channel for control of each ...

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    I nstallation : a ddressing 2 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 23 addressing program starting address the address setting for dmx console or virtuoso console controlled systems is entered using the menu display. (refer to “menu system” chapter on page 49 for detailed instructions.) the lumina...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 4 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e notes.

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    0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 25 c hapter 3. Operation operation operation operation this chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using dmx control and for updating the internal software. • color control • dmx modes • dmx mapping • luminaire timing • updating software.

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 6 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e color control color mixing the color mixing mechanism is made up of three graduated color disks: blue, amber and magenta. These disks provide full-spectrum color crossfades from pastel to saturated co...

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    O peration : c olor c ontrol 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 27 color wheel the color wheel is capable of rapid and timed changes, as well as half and full frame positions. The color wheel has 12 positions, one being open.It offers partial frame control and various spin rates in either dir...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 8 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e dmx modes 8-bit and 16-bit modes 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...

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    O peration : dmx m apping 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 29 dmx mapping color wheel table 3-1: dmx map for color wheel dmx (0-100) dmx (0-255) wheel position dmx (0-100) dmx (0-255) wheel position 0 0 open frame 1 29 1 30 2 12 31 1 3 32 4 13 33 2 5 34 6 35 7 14 36 full frame 3 3 8 37 9 ha...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 0 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 58 91 23 59 36 92 60 93 24 61 37 94 62 half frame 96 63 38 97 25 64 98 half frame 65 39 99 26 66 100 67 101 68 40 102 27 69 103 70 104 28 71 41 105 72 full frame 5 106 73 42 107 29 74 108 full frame 7...

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    O peration : dmx m apping 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 31 49 125 62 158 126 full frame 8 159 127 160 50 128 63 161 129 162 full frame 10 51 130 64 163 131 164 132 165 52 133 65 166 134 half frame 167 53 135 66 168 136 169 137 170 half frame 54 138 67 171 139 172 55 140 68 173 141 174 14...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 2 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 75 191 88 224 192 225 spin m ccw 193 226 76 194 89 227 195 228 77 196 229 197 full frame 12 90 230 198 231 78 199 91 232 200 233 spin s ccw 79 201 234 stop 202 92 235 stop 203 236 stop 80 204 93 237 s...

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    O peration : dmx m apping 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 33 beam control strobe color control blue amber magenta table 3-2: dmx map for strobe % value dmx value action 0 0-2 open 1 3-5 closed 2 6-7 slow random 3 8-10 med random 4 11-12 fast random 5-100 13-255 speed range table 3-3: dmx m...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 4 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e luminaire timing luminaire timing channel information timing channel control has been developed to improve the timed moves of certain groups of parameters. We provide three timing channels, one for fo...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 35 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 destination of the parame...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 6 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 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...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 37 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® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 8 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 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 4...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 39 149 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® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 0 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 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 1...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 41 231 230 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® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 2 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e control channel functions the following control actions must be accomplished with zero time transition or with timing disabled. Discrete values must be used and not manual controls such as faders or e...

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    O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 43 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 (28.9661.0054), and the vld...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 4 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 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 ...

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    O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 45 step 3. At select software to download section of window, select required luminaire software version to download by clicking its button or select download all. (software version is identified by the date and time: mm/ dd/y...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 6 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e step 4. Download will proceed. One of the following will occur: luminaire’s green rx led will blink rapidly and its menu will display number of blocks received (this number will vary depending on soft...

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    O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 47 transferring software from luminaire to luminaire it is possible to transfer specific software versions between luminaires. As in the case of installing new software versions, multiple luminaires can be programmed at the s...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 8 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e the receiving luminaire’s green rx led will blink rapidly and its menu will display number of blocks received (this number will vary depending on software version being downloaded). This indicates tha...

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    0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 49 c hapter 4. Menu system menu system menu system menu system this chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the menu display feature. • operation • mapping • cues and sequences • self tests.

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 0 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 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 avai...

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    M enu s ystem : o peration 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 51 to enter the menu system, first press [menu]. The functions displayed will be 1st level functions. Scroll through the 1st level functions by pressing [up] / [down] arrows. Once the desired function appears in the display, press ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 2 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e default state the menu display’s default state during normal operation is to display the address (virtuoso or dmx). After 10 seconds of inactivity at the display, it will change to the default state. ...

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    M enu s ystem : o peration 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 53 display test the display test will display every character on the menu display to check for missing characters. The following procedure is used to test the display. Step 1. Press [menu]. Step 2. Press [up]/[down] until test appe...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 4 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 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), one at a time until the end...

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    M enu s ystem : o peration 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 55 wait retrieving current status wrng / sw / prog wrong software program table 4-1: error messages display message....

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 6 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e mapping menu system overview the following is a graphic representation of the entire menu system. Dmx 8 16 e 8 e 16 addr dmx virt value test all p/t dimm cwhl blue encr pan tilt man pan tilt dimm strb...

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    M enu s ystem : m apping 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 57 menu system functions table 4-2: menu system functions 1st level 2nd level 3rd level 4th level 5thlevel addr address dmx dmx address xxx address value virt virtuoso address xxxx. Address value cfg system configuration lamp lamp op...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 8 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e fixt stat status/error display scrolls error messages * or displays ok cal recalibrate ok? Modl luminaire model type xxxx model type lid luminaire id xxxx. Luminaire id number (page 1) xxxx luminaire ...

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    M enu s ystem : m apping 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 59 test* system test move pan/tilt control dis disable press [menu] to stop tests enab enable all test all motors all1 all synchronized test all2 all test p/t pan/tilt pt 1 min/max fast pan/tilt test pt 2 min/max slowpan/tilt test p ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 0 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e note: a decimal to the right of a menu display readout indicates either a virtuoso address or that the page is 1 of 2. Refer to “decimal placement” on page 52 . Test (cont.)* sens sensors pan eot sens...

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    M enu s ystem : m apping 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 61 function definitions each menu item is listed in the first column by its display abbreviation. The abbreviations appear in alphabetical order. Display definition purpose ⇓⇓ display orienta- tion shows upside-down orientation (for ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 2 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e cue cue processing accesses cue store, modify, delete, and playback com- mands. Cxx cue data specifies cue number for display of current data value. Cxxx dmx channel specifies dmx channel for display ...

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    M enu s ystem : m apping 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 63 iseq individual sequence a sequence playback mode which will play the cues from each individual luminaire, if any. (in iseq, if the number of cues is different, it will only play as many as each luminaire has stored. The follow ti...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 4 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e pcue play cue accesses cue list for play back of cues by number. Powr lamp power accesses function to turn lamp on or off. Prog programming currently programming the new version of software. Pseq play...

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    M enu s ystem : c ues and s equences 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 65 cues and sequences overview the luminaire has the ability to store and playback cues independent of a console. Cues are stored as numbers from 1 to 99 by using the cue (cue processing) functions available in the menu s...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 6 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e cue operations the following section provides instructions for performing cue, sequence, and playback operations. Note: the mod, del, pcue, pseq commands will all display "c--" or "sc--"if no cues hav...

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    M enu s ystem : c ues and s equences 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 67 set follow time between cues: the following procedure is used to set the follow time between each cue. The value can be different for each cue. The range is 0.0 to 365.9 seconds. Step 1. Press [menu]. Step 2. Press [up...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 8 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e to edit or modify a cue: step 1. Recall cue to be changed from pcue. Step 2. Change luminaire data to desired levels using man (manual command) functions. Step 3. Press [up] / [down] arrows until cue ...

  • Page 87

    M enu s ystem : c ues and s equences 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 69 choose sequence mode: mseq will replay the cues from the master luminaire. Iseq will play the cues from each individual luminaire, if any. In iseq, if the number of cues is different, it will only play as many as each ...

  • Page 88

    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 0 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e self tests running parameter tests the luminaire is capable of running self tests by using the test menu functions. For complete details and values for each test refer to “diagnostic tests” on page 72...

  • Page 89

    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 71 warning: backcap and adjustment knobs will be hot during lamp operation. Wear gloves and/or use tools to prevent burns. Lamp the lamp option has been added to the test menu. This option sets the lamp intensity to 100% and will...

  • Page 90

    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 2 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e diagnostic tests the following diagnostic tests are available in the test menu. Time is specified for each action in the test, and the total time equals the time it takes to complete each action. If t...

  • Page 91

    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 73 table 4-3: diagnostic tests test name parameters pan* tilt* dim diff cwhl blue** ambr** mag** strb time/total time all1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/4 65535 65535 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 0/4 all2 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 0/4 65535 65535...

  • Page 92

    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 4 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e all2 (cont.) 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 255 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 100 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 255 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 0 255 0 0/1 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 0 100 0 0/1 45167 27000 255 0...

  • Page 93

    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 75 p 3 33511 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/2 22227 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/2 35511 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/2 22227 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/2 44423 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/4 39401 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/2 44423 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/2 34901 54957 ...

  • Page 94

    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 6 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e dim3 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0.5 45167 27000 128 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0.5 45167 27000 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0.5 45167 27000 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0.5 45167 27000 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0.5 45167 27000 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 ...

  • Page 95

    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 77 cw1 (cont.) 45167 27000 0 0 179 0 0 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 0 197 0 0 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 0 216 0 0 0 0 0/1.65 45167 27000 0 0 179 0 0 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 0/1.9 cw2 45167 27000 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 0/1.9 45167 27000...

  • Page 96

    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 8 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e bl 3 (cont.) 45167 27000 0 0 0 200 0 0 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 205 0 0 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 0/0.4 amb1 45167 27000 ...

  • Page 97

    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 79 mag3 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 255 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 200 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 150 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 175 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 170 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0...

  • Page 98

    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 0 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e mix3 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 255 255 0 0/0.7 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 190 200 0 0/0.7 45167 27000 0 0 0 200 170 150 0 0/0.7 45167 27000 0 0 0 150 175 175 0 0/0.7 45167 27000 0 0 0 175 150 170 0 0/0.4 45167 2...

  • Page 99

    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 81 dif3 45167 27000 0 245 0 0 0 0 0 0/2 45167 27000 0 200 0 0 0 0 0 0/2 45167 27000 0 245 0 0 0 0 0 0/2 45167 27000 0 200 0 0 0 0 0 0/2 45167 27000 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 0/2 45167 27000 0 128 0 0 0 0 0 0/2 45167 27000 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0/2 ...

  • Page 100

    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 2 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e notes.

  • Page 101: Ppendix

    0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 83 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...

  • Page 102

    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 4 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e troubleshooting protecting your warranty when performing procedures outlined in the “troubleshooting guide” on page 85 , observe the following guidelines in order for your luminaire to remain covered ...

  • Page 103

    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : t roubleshooting a 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 85 troubleshooting guide if a problem is suspected, try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. Refer to “error messages” on page 54 for more information. The chart below provides possible ...

  • Page 104

    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 6 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e b1m2 dimm sact aux board 1, motor 2, dimmer, sensor always active dimmer power not connected and dimmer aligned with sensor - connect dimmer power at motor dimmer blade not installed on motor shaft in...

  • Page 105

    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : t roubleshooting a 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 87 b2m1 blue sact aux board 2, motor 1, blue, sensor always active blue power not connected and blue aligned with sensor - connect blue power at motor b2m2 ambr nosn aux board 2, motor 2, amber, sensor not...

  • Page 106

    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 8 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e encoder faulty replace pan end-of-travel/encoder sensor assembly pan no sens pan sensor not found eot flag attached to large pulley is not engaging the eot sensor - ensure flag is attached to the larg...

  • Page 107

    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : t roubleshooting a 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 89 tilt no sens tilt sensor not found eot flag attached to large pulley is not engaging the eot sensor - ensure flag is attached to the large pulley - ensure that flag passes through the sensor at a depth ...

  • Page 108

    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 9 0 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e routine maintenance lamp replacement warning: remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Parts: 700 watt short-arc lamp (vari-lite part: 71.2528.0700) tools: screwdriver, slotted cotto...

  • Page 109

    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : r outine m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 91 caution: wear cotton gloves or other covering while servicing lamp. Touching lamp glass with bare fingers will leave oil and may cause the lamp to explode or reduce lamp life. If required, use alco...

  • Page 110

    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 9 2 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e color filter replacement warning: remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Tools: screwdriver, phillips #2 cotton gloves to remove and replace a color filter: step 1. Remove power fr...

  • Page 111

    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : r outine m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 93 caution: do not touch color filters with bare fingers. Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing. Clean with glass cleaner and soft cloth if required. Note: in some cases it is easier to...

  • Page 112

    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 9 4 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e cleaning optical lenses and filters warning: remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. The front lens and color filters may require cleaning after extended use. A common glass cleaner...

  • Page 113: Hapter

    0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e 1 7- se p- 02 95 c hapter b. Technical specifications technical specifications technical specifications technical specifications mechanical color mixing a fully crossfading color system is included. Intensity control full field dimming that allows for smooth timed fades, fa...

  • Page 114

    Vari❋lite® - vl2000™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 9 6 1 7- se p- 02 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 e operational power requirements all vl2000 models are powered through standard ac power distribution and require three amps to twelve amps depending on the ac supply voltage and product model. All vl20...

  • Page 115

    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 vl2000 wash luminaire sub...