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Vari Lite VL2416 User Manual

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    Vl2 416 ™ wash luminaire user’s manual 02.9661.0001.

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual i i 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 ™ (a...

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    H ow t o o btain w arranty s ervice 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - 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-...

  • Page 4: Compliance Notice

    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual i v 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 prot...

  • Page 5: Safety Notice

    S afety n otice 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - 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 - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual v i 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - 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 - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual v i i i 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - 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 - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 ...

  • Page 11: Aviso Sobre Seguridad

    A viso sobre s eguridad 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - 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 - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x i i 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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. N...

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    T able of c ontents 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 xv table of contents introduction about this manual ...................................................................................................... 1 additional support and documentation .................................................

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x v i 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h chapter 3. Operation dmx modes 8-bit and 16-bit modes .............................................................................................. 27 dmx mapping beam control.........................

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    T able of c ontents 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 xvii appendix a. Troubleshooting and maintenance troubleshooting protecting your warranty .......................................................................................... 77 troubleshooting guide .....................................

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    I ntroduction : a bout t his m anual 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 1 introduction about this manual this manual provides necessary information regarding product safety, installation, operation, and routine maintenance for the vari ❋ lite® vl2416™ wash luminaires. (the vl2402™ wash luminair...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 m...

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 3 description description description description this chapter provides an overview of features and major components. • features • components c hapter 1. C hapter 1..

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    D escription : f eatures 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 5 features overview the vl2416 wash luminaire contains the following standard features:. • dichro ❋ tune™ radial color changer which employs enhanced dichroic color filters to produce smooth, full spectrum color crossfades. The mecha...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h components vl2416 wash luminaire the following illustration shows the major luminaire components and controls. Head assembly upper enclosure truss hook assembly yoke main power switch ac input cable dat...

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    D escription : c omponents 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - 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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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h (this page intentionally blank.).

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - 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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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 0 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h (this page intentionally blank.).

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    I nstallation : p ower and d ata c abling r equirements 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 11 power and data cabling requirements power the luminaire requires standard ac power distribution from 200-240 vac, 50/60 hz. Five amps to twelve amps will be required. Depending on the application, th...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 2 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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. Voltage current 180.0 8.2 190.0 7....

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    I nstallation : p ower and d ata c abling r equirements 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - 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 - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 4 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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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    I nstallation : p ower and d ata c abling r equirements 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - 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 - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 6 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 ...

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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - 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 - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 8 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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...

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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - 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 - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 0 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 ...

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    I nstallation : p owering u p 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - 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 - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 2 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h align lamp for flat field after a new lamp is installed, it will be necessary to align the lamp to optimize the beam. Screws located at the luminaire’s backcap will allow adjustment. Warning: backcap ...

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    I nstallation : p owering u p 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - 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 - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 4 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 instruct...

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 25 operation operation operation operation • dmx modes • dmx mapping • luminaire timing • updating software c hapter 3. C hapter 3..

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 6 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h (this page intentionally blank.).

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    O peration : dmx m odes 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 27 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 - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 8 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h dmx mapping beam control beam strobe rotating lens table 3-1: dmx map for beam % value dmx value action 0 0 narrow 100 255 wide table 3-2: dmx map for strobe % value dmx value action 0 0-2 open 1 3-5 ...

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    O peration : dmx m apping 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 29 color control blue amber magenta table 3-4: dmx map for blue % value dmx value action 0 0 open 100 255 closed table 3-5: dmx map for amber % value dmx value action 0 0 open 100 255 closed table 3-6: dmx map for magenta % value dm...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 0 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 focus ...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 31 table 3-7: 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 ! Beam ! Rotating lens !.

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 2 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h table 3-8: 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 ...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 33 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 - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 4 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 65 216 ...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 35 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 control...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 6 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 progr...

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    O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 37 installation 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 2000, you must be worki...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 8 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 d...

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    O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 39 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 download...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 0 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 ...

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    O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 41 7. Download will proceed. (download will take 1-2 seconds.) one of the following will occur: the receiving luminaire’s green rx led will blink rapidly and its menu will display number of blocks received (this number will v...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 2 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h (this page intentionally blank.).

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 43 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 - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 4 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h (this page intentionally blank.).

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    M enu s ystem : o peration 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 45 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 - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 6 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 ap...

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    M enu s ystem : o peration 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 47 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 - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 8 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 [ent...

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    M enu s ystem : o peration 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 49 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 - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 0 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 51 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 blue encr pan tilt man pan tilt blue ambr mag dimm strb rlen time itim ftim ...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 2 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h menu system functions the following table is a detailed structure of the menu system. Table 4-2: menu system functions 1st level 2nd level 3rd level 4th level 5thlevel addr address dmx dmx address xxx...

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    M enu s ystem : m apping 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 53 fixt stat 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 xx.Xx. Version (page...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 4 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 ...

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    M enu s ystem : m apping 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 55 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 47 . Test* (cont.)* sens sensors pan pan eot sensor stst sensor test in pr...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 6 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 sequence ...

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    M enu s ystem : m apping 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 57 dseq delete sequence deletes cue sequence. E 16 enhanced 16-bit configures luminaire for operation in enhanced dmx 16-bit mode. E 8 enhanced 8-bit configures luminaire for operation in enhanced dmx 8-bit mode. Enab enable enables ...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 8 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h pass test pass indicates that sensor test has passed. Pcue play cue accesses cue list for play back of cues by number. Powr lamp power accesses function to turn lamp on or off. Pseq play sequence play...

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    M enu s ystem : c ues and s equences 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 59 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 - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 0 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 be...

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    M enu s ystem : c ues and s equences 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 61 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] / [down]...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 2 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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...

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    M enu s ystem : c ues and s equences 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 63 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 ...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 4 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 f...

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    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 65 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 page 52 for a complete list of test...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 6 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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...

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    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 67 table 4-4: diagnostic tests test name parameters pan* tilt* dim diff lens blue ambr mag strb time/total time all1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/7 65535 65535 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 0/7 all2 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 0/7 65535 65535 255 2...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 8 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h all2 (cont.) 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 110 0 0 0/3 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 255 0 0 0/3 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 110 0 0 0/3 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 0 110 0 0/3 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 0 255 0 0/3 45167 27000 255 0...

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    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 69 p 3 (cont.) 65535 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/4 0 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/7 t 1 45167 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/4 45167 65535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/4 t 2 45167 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/8 45167 65535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/8 t 3 45167 32767 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/2 4516...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 0 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h strb 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0/1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0/1 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0/4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/1 45167 27000 0 ...

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    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 71 amb2 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 255 0 0 7/7 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7/7 amb3 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 255 0 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 200 0 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 150 0 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 ...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 2 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h mag3 (cont.) 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 200 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 205 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 255 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0/0.4 mix1 45167 27000 ...

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    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 73 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 0 230 0 0 0 0 0 0/2 45167 27000 0 175 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 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0/...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 4 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h (this page intentionally blank.).

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 75 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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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 6 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h (this page intentionally blank.).

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    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : t roubleshooting a 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 77 troubleshooting protecting your warranty when performing procedures outlined in the “troubleshooting guide” on page 78 , observe the following guidelines in order for your luminaire to remain covered by...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 8 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h troubleshooting guide if a problem is suspected, try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. Refer to “error messages” on page 49 for more information. The chart below provides possibl...

  • Page 97

    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : t roubleshooting a 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 79 head over temp head over temperature one or both head fans not con- nected - ensure both head fans are con- nected one or both head fans are faulty replace faulty head fan lamp strk fail lamp strike fai...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 0 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h scr over crnt scr dimmer, over current bulb power wires shorted - replace bulb power wires scr dimmer board faulty - replace scr dimmer board scr wrng bulb scr dimmer, wrong bulb wrong bulb installed ...

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    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : r outine m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 81 routine maintenance lamp replacement warning: remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Parts: vl2416: 1200 watt arc lamp (vari-lite part: 71.2528.1200) tools: cotton gloves soft, ...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 2 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 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 alcohol...

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    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : r outine m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 83 front glass replacement warning: remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Parts: as needed : glass, front, clear (vari-lite part: 42.5002.0004) glass, front, stipple (vari-lite pa...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 4 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h caution: wear cotton gloves or other covering while handling front glass. If dirty, clean with common glass cleaner and a soft, lint-free cloth. 3. At front ring assembly, carefully press frontside of...

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    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : r outine m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 85 cleaning optical lenses and filters warning: remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. The front lens, color filters, and reflector may require cleaning after extended use. A commo...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 6 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h (this page intentionally blank.).

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 87 reference reference reference reference this appendix provides technical specifications for the luminaire. • technical specifications a ppendix b. A ppendix b..

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 8 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h (this page intentionally blank.).

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    R eference : t echnical s pecifications b 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 89 technical specifications mechanical color a dichro ❋ tune radial color changing mechanism featuring independent blue, amber, and magenta color control capable of smooth, timed color crossfades or changes as fast as ...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 9 0 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h operational power requirements all vl2416 models are powered through standard ac power distribution and require five amps to twelve amps depending on the ac supply voltage. All vl2416 models operate f...

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    R eference : t echnical s pecifications b 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 91 photometric vl2416 wash luminaire - 1200 watt short arc (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 spe...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 9 2 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h (this page intentionally blank.).

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h 17 - may- 0 1 93 accessories accessories accessories accessories the following optional items can be ordered directly from vari-lite. (please order by vari-lite part number.) * factory standard front glass. A ppendix c. A ppendix c. Vari-lite part no. Accessory 20.9625.0132...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416 w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 9 4 17 - may- 0 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 h (this page intentionally blank.).