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Vari Lite VL2402 User Manual

Summary of VL2402

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    Vl2402 ™ wash luminaire user’s manual 02.9671.0001.

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    Vari❋lite - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual i i 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 the ...

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    H ow t o o btain w arranty s ervice 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 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-...

  • Page 4: Compliance Notice

    Vari❋lite - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual i v 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 c 17 - se pt - 01 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...

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    Vari❋lite - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual v i 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 c 17 - se pt - 01 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. Ha...

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    Vari❋lite - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual v i i i 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 c 17 - se pt - 01 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 guid...

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    Vari❋lite - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 c 17 - se pt - 01 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 a...

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    Vari❋lite - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x i i 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 c 17 - se pt - 01 xv table of contents introduction about this manual ...................................................................................................... 1 additional support and documentation ...............................................

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x v i 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c dmx modes 8-bit and 16-bit modes .............................................................................................. 29 dmx mapping color wheel.............................................

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    T able of c ontents 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 xvii routine maintenance lamp replacement .................................................................................................... 91 color filter replacement ......................................................................

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    I ntroduction : a bout t his m anual 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 1 introduction about this manual this manual provides necessary information regarding product safety, installation, operation, and routine maintenance for vari❋lite® vl2402™ wash luminaires. Familiarizing yourself with th...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 button at...

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    0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 3 description description description description • features • components c hapter 1. C hapter 1..

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ wash luminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c (this page intentionally blank.).

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    D escription : f eatures 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 5 features overview the vl2402 wash luminaire features zoomable beam spreader optics, color mixing, a separate fixed color wheel and a high performance dimmer/strobe mechanism. The vl2402 wash luminaire contains the following stand...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ wash luminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c components vl2402 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 asse...

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    D escription : c omponents 1 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 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 func...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ wash luminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c (this page intentionally blank.).

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    0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 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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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 0 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c (this page intentionally blank.).

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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 c 17 - se pt - 01 11 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 volta...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 2 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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: vl2402 current vs. Vo...

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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 c 17 - se pt - 01 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, mal...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 4 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 pair...

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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 c 17 - se pt - 01 15 male termination connector when transferring software versions from luminaire to luminaire, a male xlr termination connector is required at the “master” luminaire. To construct your own connector, ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 6 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 remove...

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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 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)...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 8 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 a...

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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 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...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 0 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 powe...

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    I nstallation : p owering u p 2 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 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 seque...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 2 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c align lamp for flat field the design of the vl2402 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 neces...

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    I nstallation : p owering u p 2 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 23 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 luminaire function. • 8...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 4 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 instru...

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    0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 25 operation operation operation operation • color control • dmx modes • dmx mapping • luminaire timing • updating software c hapter 3. C hapter 3..

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    O peration : c olor c ontrol 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 27 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 color. Snap colors snap is...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 8 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 vari...

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    O peration : dmx m odes 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 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...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 0 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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...

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    O peration : dmx m apping 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 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 41 105 72 full frame 5 106 73 42 107 29 74 108 full frame 7 75 109 30 76 43 110 77 111...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 2 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 1...

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    O peration : dmx m apping 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 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 f...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 4 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 13-2...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 35 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 focus (pan and tilt), o...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 6 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c table 3-6: 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) ! Blue ! Amber ! Magenta ! Co...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 37 table 3-7: 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 8.6 3 8 1.6 44 8.8 9 1.8 45...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 8 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 28 71 18 42 107 32 72 18 108 32 73 19 109 33 29 74 19 43 110 33 75 20 111 34 30 76 20 44 112 34 77 20 113 34 78 21 114 35 31 79 21 45 115 35 80 21 116 36 81 22 46 117 36 32 82 22 118 36 83 23 119 37...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 39 56 143 46 70 179 60 144 47 180 65 57 145 47 71 181 65 146 47 182 65 147 48 183 70 58 148 48 72 184 70 149 49 185 75 59 150 49 73 186 75 151 49 187 75 152 50 188 80 60 153 50 74 189 80 154 50 190 85 155 51 75 191 85 61 156...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 0 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 215 160 92 235 240 216 170 236 250 85 217 170 93 237 250 218 180 238 250 86 219 180 239 260 220 180 94 240 260 221 190 241 270 87 222 190 95 242 270 223 200 243 270 88 224 200 244 280 225 200 96 245...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 41 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 encoders. To use contr...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 2 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 prog...

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    O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 43 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, you must be working from an account ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 4 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 ...

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    O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 45 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 software version being downlo...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 6 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 ca...

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    O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 47 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 that data is being sent...

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    0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 49 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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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 0 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c (this page intentionally blank.).

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    M enu s ystem : o peration 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 51 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 inp...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 2 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 ...

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    M enu s ystem : o peration 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 53 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 in...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 4 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 • pressing [e...

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    M enu s ystem : o peration 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 55 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 of the list is reached. T...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 6 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c tilt / no / sens tilt sensor not found tilt / sens / actv tilt sensor always active wait retrieving current status wrng / sw / prog wrong software program table 4-1: error messages display message.....

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    M enu s ystem : m apping 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 57 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 cwhl blue ambr diff time it...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 8 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 s...

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    M enu s ystem : m apping 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 59 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 versi...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 0 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 p...

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    M enu s ystem : m apping 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 61 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 53 . Test (cont.)* sens sensors pan eot sensor stst sensor test in progr...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 2 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c function definitions each menu item is listed in the first column by its display abbreviation. The abbreviations appear in alphabetical order. Table 4-3: menu function definitions display definition...

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    M enu s ystem : m apping 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 63 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). Dnld download downloads program to luminaires. Dseq delete sequence deletes cue s...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 4 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c p/t pan/tilt accesses pan and tilt options for dmx function, system configuration, and testing. Pan pan specifies pan function for manual control (man) or pan encoder for testing (test). Pass test p...

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    M enu s ystem : c ues and s equences 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 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...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 6 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 h...

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    M enu s ystem : c ues and s equences 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 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. 1. Press [menu]. 2. Press [up] / [dow...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 8 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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. Pres...

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    M enu s ystem : c ues and s equences 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 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 eac...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 0 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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...

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    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 71 3. Use [up] / [down] arrows to select a parameter to test. Refer to “menu system functions” on page 58 for a complete list of test parameters which can be chosen. 4. Press [enter] to run test. 5. Press [menu] to stop test at...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 2 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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...

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    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 73 table 4-4: 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 655...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 4 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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...

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    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 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 5495...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 6 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 ...

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    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 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 270...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 8 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 2700...

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    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 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...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 0 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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...

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    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 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/...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 2 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c (this page intentionally blank.).

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    0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 83 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 li...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 4 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c (this page intentionally blank.).

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    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : t roubleshooting a 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 85 troubleshooting protecting your warranty when performing procedures outlined in the “troubleshooting guide” on page 86 , observe the following guidelines in order for your luminaire to remain covered ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 6 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c troubleshooting guide if a problem is suspected, try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. Refer to “error messages” on page 55 for more information. The chart below provides possi...

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    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : t roubleshooting a 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 87 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...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 8 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c b2m2 ambr nosn aux board 2, motor 2, amber, sensor not found amber power not connected, motor not moving - connect amber power at motor amber sensor not connected - connect amber sensor amber moveme...

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    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : t roubleshooting a 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 89 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 large pulley - ensure that flag passes through the sensor at a depth ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 9 0 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c tilt sens actv tilt 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-o...

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    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : r outine m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 91 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 ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 9 2 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 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 alcoh...

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    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : r outine m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 93 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 fr...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 9 4 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c note: in some cases it is easier to slide bulkhead partially out of head assembly to access color filters. To do this, use #2 phillips screwdriver to turn captive screw one- quarter turn and slide b...

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    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : r outine m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 95 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 cl...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 9 6 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c (this page intentionally blank.).

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    0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 97 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, fast blackou...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 9 8 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c optical source 700 watt short-arc lamp, 5600°k, 80cri reflector precision glass reflector with dichroic cold mirror coating. Operational power requirements all vl2402 models are powered through stan...

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    T echnical s pecifications : b 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 99 photometric vl2402 wash luminaire - 700 watt short arc (all data taken with a seasoned light source at 20 hours of life. All data taken with front stipple glass in place.) * multiply throw distance by tn to determine coverag...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 0 0 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c (this page intentionally blank.).

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    0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c 17 - se pt - 01 101 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 road case, plastic (two hole...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2402™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 0 2 17 - se pt - 01 0 2 . 9 6 7 1 . 0 0 0 1 c (this page intentionally blank.).