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Vari Lite VL2201 User Manual
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Vl2200 ™ series spot luminaires user’s manual 02.9673.0001.
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual i i 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 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. Vl2000™, vl2200™ (and...
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H ow t o o btain w arranty s ervice 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 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 - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual i v 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 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 reasonabl...
Page 5: Safety Notice
S afety n otice 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 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 - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual v i 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 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 l...
Page 7: Sicherheitshinweise
S icherheitshinweise 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 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 - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual v i i i 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 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...
Page 9: Notes De Sécurité
N otes de sÉcuritÉ 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 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 - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 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 ...
Page 11: Aviso Sobre Seguridad
A viso sobre s eguridad 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 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 - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x i i 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 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 u...
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T able of c ontents 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 xv table of contents introduction about this manual ...................................................................................................... 1 additional support and documentation .................................................
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x v i 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a chapter 3. Operation color/gobo control color/gobo wheel positions ...................................................................................... 27 standard colors and gobos ............
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T able of c ontents 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 xvii cues and sequences overview.................................................................................................................... 68 storing ...................................................................................
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I ntroduction : a bout t his m anual 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 1 introduction about this manual this manual provides necessary information regarding product safety, installation, operation, and routine maintenance for vari❋lite® vl2200™ series spot luminaires. Familiarizing yourself wi...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a text conventions the following styles and meanings are used throughout this manual: [button] front panel button. Example: press [menu]. [up] / [down] arrows press either [up] or [down] arrow butto...
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0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 3 description description description description • features • components c hapter 1. C hapter 1..
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D escription : f eatures 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 5 features overview the vl2200 series spot luminaire is available in two different configurations - vl2201™ luminaire and vl2202™ luminaire. The model number can be found next to the power switch. Standard features all vl2200 series ...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a components vl2200 series spot luminaire the following illustration shows the major luminaire components and controls. Head assembly upper enclosure truss hook assembly ac input cable yoke bracket ...
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D escription : c omponents 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 7 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 buttons. These buttons functi...
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0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 9 installation installation installation installation • power and data cabling requirements • installation procedures • powering up • addressing c hapter 2. C hapter 2..
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I nstallation : p ower and d ata c abling r equirements 2 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 11 power and data cabling requirements power the luminaire requires standard ac power distribution from 100-240 vac, 50/60 hz. Three amps to twelve amps will be required depending on the ac supply volta...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 2 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a current vs. Voltage the following tables provide the luminaire’s current draw at specific voltages. Current is calculated with the lamp on and all motors sequencing. Table 2-1: vl2201 current vs...
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I nstallation : p ower and d ata c abling r equirements 2 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 13 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 ...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 4 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 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 ...
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I nstallation : p ower and d ata c abling r equirements 2 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 15 male termination connector a male xlr termination connector is required across (+) and (-) data lines at the final luminaire or device in a data link. To construct your own connector, you will need t...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 6 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 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 re...
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I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 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. Two truss hook bracket assemblies (provided) a...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 8 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 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 bracke...
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I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 19 installing in truss: 1. Using two people, lift luminaire into mounting position. 2. Secure in place with truss hook. Ensure truss hook hardware that locks hook in place (e.G. Wing bolt) is properly tightened and t...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 0 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 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 ...
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I nstallation : p owering u p 2 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 21 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 begin a calibration sequenc...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 2 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a align lamp for peaked or flat field the design of the vl2201 optical system is based on a peaked field. A peaked field is one where the intensity of the beam is greater at the center of the beam...
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I nstallation : p owering u p 2 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 23 set dmx mode the vl2000 series 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 luminaire function. • 8...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 4 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a addressing program starting address the address setting for dmx console or virtuoso console controlled systems is entered using the menu display. (refer to chapter 4: menu system for detailed in...
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0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 25 operation operation operation operation • color/gobo control • dmx modes • dmx mapping • luminaire timing • updating software c hapter 3. C hapter 3..
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O peration : c olor /g obo c ontrol 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 27 color/gobo control color/gobo wheel positions the standard configurations for color and fixed gobo wheels are: all color filters installed on wheel 1 (wheel nearest lamp) and all gobos installed on wheel 2 (wheel nearer...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 8 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a standard rotating gobos pebbles dust medium night sky leaves vertical wave block tribal liquid alpha breakup circles bars breakup breakup breakup rays 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 5 facet prism ci...
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O peration : dmx m odes 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 29 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. Standard 8-bit (8) standard 1...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 0 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a dmx mapping color/gobo wheels table 3-1: dmx map for color/fixed gobo wheels % value dmx (0-255) wheel position % value dmx (0-255) wheel position 0 0 open frame 1 29 1 30 2 12 31 1 3 32 4 13 33...
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O peration : dmx m apping 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 31 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 full frame 5 41 105 72 106 73 42 107 full frame 7 29 74 108 75 109 30 76 43 110 77 111 7...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 2 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 49 125 full frame 8 62 158 126 159 127 160 50 128 63 161 full frame 10 129 162 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 1...
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O peration : dmx m apping 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 33 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 spin s cw 205 238 206 half fra...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 4 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a rotating gobo index/rotation rotating gobo wheel table 3-2: dmx map for rotating gobo index/rotation % value dmx (0-255) wheel position 0-84 0-215 index position 85 216 fast spin cw 86-90 217-23...
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O peration : dmx m apping 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 35 beam control beam iris edge strobe zoom table 3-4: dmx map for beam iris % value dmx value action 0 0 closed 100 255 open table 3-5: dmx map for edge % value dmx value action 0 0 blooms in 100 255 blooms out table 3-6: dmx map fo...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 6 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a luminaire timing luminaire timing channel information timing channel control has been developed to improve the timed moves of certain groups of parameters. We provide 3 timing channels, one for ...
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O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 37 table 3-8: channel function / timing channel relationship channel function timing channel focus time color time beam time pan (hi byte/lo byte) ! Tilt (hi byte/lo byte) ! Color ! Gobo ! Rotating gobo ! Index ! Iris ! Edge !...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 8 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a table 3-9: timing channels map % value dmx = seconds % value dmx = seconds 0 full speed 14 36 7.2 1 0.2 37 7.4 2 0.4 15 38 7.6 1 3 0.6 39 7.8 4 0.8 40 8 2 5 1 16 41 8.2 6 1.2 42 8.4 7 1.4 17 43 ...
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O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 39 28 71 18 38 97 28 72 18 98 29 73 19 39 99 29 29 74 19 100 29 75 20 101 30 30 76 20 40 102 30 77 20 103 30 78 21 104 31 31 79 21 41 105 31 80 21 106 32 81 22 42 107 32 32 82 22 108 32 83 23 109 33 29 74 19 43 110 33 75 20 11...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 0 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 169 56 205 120 170 57 206 130 67 171 57 81 207 130 172 58 208 140 68 173 58 82 209 140 174 58 210 140 175 59 211 150 69 176 59 83 212 150 177 59 213 160 178 60 84 214 160 70 179 60 215 160 180 6...
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O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 41 241 270 248 290 95 242 270 249 300 243 270 98 250 300 244 280 251 310 96 245 280 99 252 310 246 290 253 310 97 247 290 254 310 100 255 follows cue data table 3-9: timing channels map (continued) % value dmx = seconds % valu...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 2 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 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 fader...
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O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 43 updating software reprogramming luminaires in some cases, it may be necessary to reprogram the luminaire(s) with vl2000 luminaire software. This process will require a windows pc, the luminaire programming kit (vl part num...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 4 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a install and reprogramming procedure this procedure will install the vl2000download.Exe program onto the pc and then allow you to reprogram the luminaires. Note: if running windows nt or windows ...
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O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 45 vl220x 04/30/01 12:54 button downloads the specific software version to vl2200 series luminaires. (software version is identified by the date and time: mm/dd/yy hh.Mm.) vl2402 05/01/01 14:36 button downloads the specific s...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 6 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 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 sof...
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O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 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 - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 8 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 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 indicat...
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0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 51 menu system menu system menu system menu system • operation • mapping • cues and sequences • self tests c hapter 4. C hapter 4..
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M enu s ystem : o peration 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 53 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 available at the enclosure input...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 4 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 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 funct...
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M enu s ystem : o peration 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 55 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. After longer periods of inac...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 6 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a shortcuts a few button combinations are provided as shortcuts for frequently used menu functions. These shortcuts are as follows: • pressing [enter] and [up] at the same time = lamp on • pressin...
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M enu s ystem : o peration 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 57 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 a time until the end of the list is reached. To rev...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 8 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a pan / no / sens pan sensor not found pan / sens / actv pan sensor always active srch/for/brd1 attempting to communicate with board 1 srch/for/brd2 attempting to communicate with board 2 tilt / e...
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M enu s ystem : m apping 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 59 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 fgob encr pan tilt man pan tilt whl1 whl2 iris dimm strb indx time itim...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 0 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a menu system functions table 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...
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M enu s ystem : m apping 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 61 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 id number (page 2) ver version...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 2 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 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 te...
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M enu s ystem : m apping 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 63 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 55 . Test (cont.)* sens sensors pan eot sensor stst sensor test in progres...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 4 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a function definitions each menu item is listed in the first column by its display abbreviation. The abbreviations appear in alphabetical order as opposed to their position in the menu display seq...
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M enu s ystem : m apping 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 65 disp display illumina- tion accesses options for menu display on and off times. Dmx dmx accesses functions for setting dmx mode or pan/tilt options (1st level menu) or sets starting address for luminaire in dmx systems (addr). Dnl...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 6 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a loff lamp is off configures arc luminaire so that lamp will await manual command before striking. Man manual com- mands accesses functions for controlling luminaire mechanisms and timing by entr...
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M enu s ystem : m apping 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 67 stor store cue stores cue by number. Cue number stored is dependent on next cue id in cue list since this field is not editable. Str strobe specifies strobe function for manual control. Strk strike displays total number of lamp st...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 8 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 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...
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M enu s ystem : c ues and s equences 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 69 cue operations the following section provides instructions for performing cue, sequence, and playback operations. Note: the mod, del, pcue, pseq commands will all display "---" if no cues have been stored. Note: after ...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 0 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 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. 1. Press [menu]...
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M enu s ystem : c ues and s equences 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 71 to edit or modify a cue: 1. Recall cue to be changed from pcue. 2. Change luminaire data to desired levels using man (manual command) functions. 3. Press [up] / [down] arrows until cue appears. Press [enter]. 4. Press ...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 2 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 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 on...
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M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 73 self tests running parameter tests the luminaire is capable of running self tests by using the test menu functions. When running tests on multiple luminaires, a loopback connector is required at the final luminaire in the link...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 4 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a to run tests: 1. Press [menu]. 2. Press [up] / [down] arrows until test appears. Press [enter]. 3. Use [up] / [down] arrows to select a parameter to test. Refer to “menu system functions” on pag...
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M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 75 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 the time is zero the lumina...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 6 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a table 4-4: diagnostic tests test name parameters pan* tilt* dim cwhl f. Gobo iris r. Gobo index edge zoom str time/total time all1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/5 65535 65535 255 255 255 255 255 255 2...
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M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 77 all2 (cont.) 45167 27000 255 0 0 255 153 107 215 128 0 0/2 45167 27000 255 0 0 255 153 50 215 0 0 0/2 45167 27000 255 0 0 255 153 120 215 255 0 0/3 45167 27000 255 143 0 0 0 0 53 0 0 0/3 45167 27000 255 0 0 255 0 0 53 0 0 0/2 ...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 8 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a pan3 33511 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/2 22227 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/2 35511 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/2 22227 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/2 44423 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/3 39401 54957 0 0 0 0...
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M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 79 dim1 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0.5 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0.5 dim2 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.5/4.5 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.5/4.5 dim3 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0.5 45167 27000 128 0 0 0...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 0 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a cwl1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 71 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 8...
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M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 81 fg 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 0 0 85 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 0 17 255 0 0 85 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 0 35 255 0 0 85 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 0 53 255 0 0 85 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 0 71 255 0 0 85 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 0 89 255 0 0 85 0 ...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 2 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a rg 1 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 0 0 212 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 51 0 212 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 102 0 212 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 153 0 212 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 204 0 212 ...
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M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 83 zm 1 45167 27000 0 0 17 0 0 0 85 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 0 17 0 0 0 85 255 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 0 17 0 0 0 85 0 0 7/7 45167 27000 0 0 17 0 0 0 85 255 0 7/7 zm 3 45167 27000 0 0 17 0 0 0 85 0 0 0/3 45167 27000 0 0 17 0 0 0 85 128 ...
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0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 85 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 during the life...
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T roubleshooting and m aintenance : t roubleshooting a 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 87 troubleshooting protecting your warranty when performing procedures outlined in the “troubleshooting guide” on page 88 , observe the following guidelines in order for your luminaire to remain covered by...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 8 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a troubleshooting guide if a problem is suspected, try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. Refer to “error messages” on page 57 for more information. The chart below provides p...
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T roubleshooting and m aintenance : t roubleshooting a 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 89 b1m2 dimm nosn aux board 1, motor 2, dimmer, sensor not found dimmer power not connected, motor not moving - connect dimmer power at motor dimmer sensor not connected - connect dimmer sensor dimmer move...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 9 0 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a b2m1 gobo nosn aux board 2, motor 1, rotating gobo wheel, sensor not found rotating gobo wheel power not connected, motor not moving - connect rotating gobo wheel power at motor rotating gobo wh...
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T roubleshooting and m aintenance : t roubleshooting a 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 91 b2m2 indx sact aux board 2, motor 2, rotating gobo index, sensor always active rotating gobo index power not con- nected, rotating gobo wheel power not connected and both wheel and index aligned with se...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 9 2 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a pan sens actv pan sensor always active main board pan/tilt connector (j9) disconnected - connect main board pan/tilt connector (j9) end-of-travel sensor connector (j2) disconnected - connect end...
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T roubleshooting and m aintenance : r outine m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 93 routine maintenance lamp replacement warning: remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Parts: 400 watt short-arc lamp (vari-lite part: 71.2528.0400) - vl2201 or 700 watt short-arc...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 9 4 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 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 a...
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T roubleshooting and m aintenance : r outine m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 95 color filter replacement warning: remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Tools: screwdriver, phillips #2 cotton gloves to remove and replace a color filter: 1. Remove power from...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 9 6 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 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...
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T roubleshooting and m aintenance : r outine m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 97 fixed gobo replacement warning: remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Tools: screwdriver, phillips #2 cotton gloves to remove and replace a fixed wheel gobo: 1. Remove power fr...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 9 8 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a caution: do not touch gobos 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 slid...
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T roubleshooting and m aintenance : r outine m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 99 rotating gobo replacement warning: remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Tools: screwdriver, phillips #2 hook and pick tool (or small slotted screwdriver) cotton gloves to remo...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 0 0 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 4. Locate end of coiled spring which is fitted under carrier tab. Using hook and pick tool or small slotted screwdriver, push end of spring from under tab until it is free. Once free, remove e...
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T roubleshooting and m aintenance : r outine m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 101 cleaning optical lenses and filters warning: remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. The front lens, color filters, and gobos may require cleaning after extended use. A common g...
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0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 103 technical specifications technical specifications technical specifications technical specifications mechanical intensity control full-field dimming designed for both smooth timed fades and strobe effects. Color/fixed gobo wheels two, 12-position wheels, ea...
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Vari❋lite - vl2200 s eries s pot l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 0 4 22 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a pan/tilt accuracy 0.3° resolution. Weight 49.5 lbs (22.5 kg) - vl2201™ 50 lbs (22.7 kg) - vl2202™ spacing refer to illustration on page 19. Optical source 400 watt short-arc lamp, 5500°k, 75cr...
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T echnical s pecifications : b 0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 105 photometric vl2201 spot luminaire - 400w metal halide (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 distan...
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0 2 . 9 6 7 3 . 0 0 0 1 a 22 - may- 0 1 107 accessories accessories accessories accessories the following optional items can be ordered directly from vari-lite. (please order by vari-lite part number.) a ppendix c. A ppendix c. Vari-lite part no. Accessory 20.9625.0132 plastic road case (two hole) 2...
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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. If returning vl2000 series color/gobo bulkheads, remove color and gobo wheel hubs. (do not remove glass color discs from vl2402 subassemblies). 4....