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    Vl2416 ™ 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 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 individual ...

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    H ow t o o btain w arranty s ervice 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 iii how to obtain warranty service a copy of the vari-lite, inc. Limited warranty was included in the shipping package for this vari❋lite® product. To obtain warranty service, please contact customer service at 1-877-vari-li...

  • Page 4: Compliance Notice

    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual i v 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 protection aga...

  • Page 5: Safety Notice

    S afety n otice 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 v safety notice it is extremely important to read all safety information and instructions provided in this manual and any accompanying documentation before installing and operating the products described herein. Heed all cautions and warnings d...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual v i 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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. 2. It is ha...

  • Page 7: Sicherheitshinweise

    S icherheitshinweise 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 vii sicherheitshinweise es ist äußerst wichtig, alle sicherheitsinformationen und -hinweise in diesem handbuch und dem beiliegenden informationsmaterial zu lesen, bevor sie die hierin beschriebenen produkte installieren bzw. Bedienen. Halt...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual v i i i 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 gefährlich,...

  • Page 9: Notes De Sécurité

    N otes de sÉcuritÉ 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 ix notes de sécurité avant de procéder à l’installation des produits décrits dans ce guide et de les mettre en marche, il est extrêmement important de lire tous les renseignements et toutes les directives de sécurité contenues dans ce guide ...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 regard sur l...

  • Page 11: Aviso Sobre Seguridad

    A viso sobre s eguridad 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 xi aviso sobre seguridad es muy importante leer toda la información e instrucciones sobre seguridad que se indica en este manual así como en los documentos adjuntos antes de instalar y operar los productos descritos. Se debe prestar ate...

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x i i 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 mire direc...

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    T able of c ontents 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 xv table of contents introduction about this manual ...................................................................................................... 1 additional support and documentation .................................................

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2400™ s eries w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x v i 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j chapter 3. Operation dmx modes 8-bit and 16-bit modes .............................................................................................. 26 dmx mapping beam control...........................

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    T able of c ontents 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 xvii appendix a. Troubleshooting and maintenance troubleshooting protecting your warranty .......................................................................................... 78 troubleshooting guide .....................................

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    Vari ❋ lite - vl2400™ s eries w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x v i i i 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j (this page intentionally blank.).

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    I ntroduction : a bout t his m anual 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 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 luminaire ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 2 2- fe b- 02 02 . 96 6 1. 0 00 1j 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 menu d...

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 3 c hapter 1. Description description description description this chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components, along with a list of accessories which are available. • features • components • accessories.

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 cross...

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    D escription : c omponents 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 5 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 data in data thru bracket asse...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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. Thes...

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    D escription : a ccessories 1 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 7 accessories replacement items/accessories the following optional and/or replacement items can be ordered directly from vari-lite. (please order by vari-lite part number.) * factory standard front glass. Vari-lite part no. Access...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j notes.

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 9 c hapter 2. Installation installation installation installation this chapter contains instructions for installation of the luminaire. It includes connecting power and data, along with instructions for powering up the luminaire for the first time and addressi...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 0 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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, the luminaire’...

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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 j 2 2- fe b- 02 11 current vs. Voltage the following table provides the luminaire’s current draw at specific voltages. Current is calculated with the lamp on and all motors sequencing. Voltage current 180.0 8.2 190.0 7...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 2 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 xlr connecto...

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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 j 2 2- fe b- 02 13 recommended cable types/manufacturers these are only a few of the suitable cable types. Any quality eia485, twisted pair, 120 ohm, shielded cable will also work. * characteristic impedance type pairs...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 4 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j male termination connector a male xlr termination connector is required at the last luminaire (or "far end of the line") to prevent signal reflections. Signal reflections may cancel out the signal at certain lin...

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

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 6 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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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    I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 17 step 3. While pulling up on locking mechanism release, fit keyed holes onto raised mounting buttons at bottom of enclosure. Slide forward and release locking mechanism to lock in place. Ensure brackets are locked ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 8 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j installing in truss: step 1. Using two people, lift luminaire into mounting position. Step 2. Secure in place with truss hook. Ensure truss hook hardware that locks hook in place (e.G. Wing bolt) is properly tig...

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

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 0 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 calib...

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    I nstallation : p owering u p 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 21 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 and adjustment screws wil...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 2 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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...

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    I nstallation : a ddressing 2 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 23 addressing program starting address the address setting for dmx console or virtuoso console controlled systems is entered using the menu display. (refer to “menu system” chapter on page 45 for detailed instructions.) the lumina...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 4 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j notes.

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

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 6 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 ...

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    O peration : dmx m apping 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 27 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 closed 2 6-7 slow random 3 8-...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 8 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 ...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 29 luminaire timing luminaire timing channel information timing channel control improves the timed moves of certain groups of parameters. We provide three timing channels, one for focus (pan and tilt), one for color parameters...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 0 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j note: avoid changing timing channel values in a fading cue. This can cause unexpected behavior in the luminaire as the timing channel value is updated over time. Timing channel values and the final destination o...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 31 12 31 6.2 32 6.4 13 33 6.6 34 6.8 35 7.0 14 36 7.2 37 7.4 15 38 7.6 39 7.8 40 8 16 41 8.2 42 8.4 17 43 8.6 44 8.8 45 9 18 46 9.2 47 9.4 19 48 9.6 49 9.8 50 10 20 51 10.2 52 10.4 53 10.6 21 54 11 55 11 22 56 12 57 12 58 13 2...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 2 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 72 18 73 19 29 74 19 75 20 30 76 20 77 20 78 21 31 79 21 80 21 81 22 32 82 22 83 23 33 84 23 85 23 86 24 34 87 24 88 25 35 89 25 90 25 91 26 36 92 26 93 27 37 94 27 95 27 96 28 38 97 28 98 29 39 99 29 100 29 101...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 33 113 34 114 35 45 115 35 116 36 46 117 36 118 36 119 37 47 120 37 121 38 48 122 38 123 38 124 39 49 125 39 126 39 127 40 50 128 40 129 41 51 130 41 131 41 132 42 52 133 42 134 43 53 135 43 136 43 137 44 54 138 44 139 45 55 1...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 4 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 154 50 155 51 61 156 51 157 52 62 158 52 159 52 160 53 63 161 53 162 54 64 163 54 164 54 165 55 65 166 55 167 56 66 168 56 169 56 170 57 67 171 57 172 58 68 173 58 174 58 175 59 69 176 59 177 59 178 60 70 179 60...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 35 195 95 77 196 95 197 95 198 100 78 199 100 200 110 79 201 110 202 110 203 120 80 204 120 205 120 81 206 130 207 130 208 140 82 209 140 210 140 211 150 83 212 150 213 160 84 214 160 215 160 216 170 85 217 170 218 180 86 219 ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 6 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 236 250 93 237 250 238 250 239 260 94 240 260 241 270 95 242 270 243 270 244 280 96 245 280 246 290 97 247 290 248 290 249 300 98 250 300 251 310 99 252 310 253 310 254 310 100 255 follows cue data table 3-8: ti...

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    O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 37 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 8 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 (...

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    O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 39 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 4 0 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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...

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    O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 41 step 4. Download will proceed. One of the following will occur: luminaire’s green rx led will blink rapidly and its menu will display number of blocks received (this number will vary depending on software version being dow...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 2 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 programm...

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    O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 43 step 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 w...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 4 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j notes.

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    0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 45 c hapter 4. Menu system menu system menu system menu system this chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the menu display feature. • operation • mapping • cues and sequences • self tests.

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 6 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 th...

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    M enu s ystem : o peration 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 47 to enter the menu system, first press [menu]. The functions displayed will be 1st level functions. Scroll through the 1st level functions by pressing [up] / [down] arrows. Once the desired function appears in the display, press ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 8 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 longe...

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    M enu s ystem : o peration 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 49 display test the display test will display every character on the menu display to check for missing characters. The following procedure is used to test the display. Step 1. Press [menu]. Step 2. Press [up]/[down] until test appe...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 0 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 i...

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    M enu s ystem : o peration 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 51 srch/for/brd2 attempting to communicate with board 2 tilt / encr / fail tilt encoder failure tilt / no / sens tilt sensor not found tilt / sens / actv tilt sensor always active wait retrieving current status wrng / sw / prog wro...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 2 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 r...

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    M enu s ystem : m apping 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 53 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 address value virt virtuoso a...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 4 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 x...

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    M enu s ystem : m apping 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 55 test* system test move pan/tilt control dis disable press [menu] to stop tests enab enable all test all motors all1 all synchronized test all2 all test p/t pan/tilt pt 1 min/max fast pan/tilt test pt 2 min/max slowpan/tilt test p ...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 6 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 48 . Test* (cont.)* sens sensors pan pan eot sensor sts...

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    M enu s ystem : m apping 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 57 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 for easy reference. Display de...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 8 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j data dmx data accesses function for displaying dmx data by channel number. Ddir display orienta- tion accesses option to orient menu display for reading cor- rectly in either hanging or floor mounting installati...

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    M enu s ystem : m apping 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 59 l on lamp is on configures arc luminaire so that lamp will strike upon power up. Lamp lamp accesses lamp power up options and information (cfg) and sets beam for lamp alignment adjustment (test). Lhrs lamp hours displays total num...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 0 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j rhrs reset lamp info resets lamp hour and lamp strike counters. For use when new lamp is installed. Rlen rotating lens specifies rotating lens for manual control (man) or rotating lens sensor for testing (test)....

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    M enu s ystem : c ues and s equences 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 61 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 2 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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:...

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    M enu s ystem : c ues and s equences 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 63 to store a cue: step 1. Press [menu]. Step 2. Press [up] / [down] arrows until cue appears. Press [enter]. Step 3. Press [up] / [down] arrows until stor appears. Press [enter]. The number displayed is the cue number to...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 4 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j to play cues as a sequence: step 1. Press [menu]. Step 2. Press [up] / [down] arrows until cue appears. Press [enter]. Step 3. Press [up] / [down] arrows until pseq appears. Press [enter] and the sequence will p...

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    M enu s ystem : c ues and s equences 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 65 to store cues from a console: step 1. Clear memory by deleting cues or sequence, if required. Step 2. Recall cue at the console. Step 3. From cue menu, set fltm, then at stor store cue. If each luminaire has separate d...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 6 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j self tests running parameter tests the luminaire is capable of running self tests by using the test menu functions. For complete details and values for each test refer to “diagnostic tests” on page 68 . Note: af...

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    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 67 warning: backcap and adjustment knobs will be hot during lamp operation. Wear gloves and/or use tools to prevent burns. Lamp the lamp option has been added to the test menu. This option sets the lamp intensity to 100% and will...

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    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 8 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 ...

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    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 69 table 4-3: 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...

  • Page 88

    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 0 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 0 0 0 110 ...

  • Page 89

    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 71 p 3 33511 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/3 22227 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/2.5 35511 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/2.5 22227 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/2.5 44423 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/3.5 39401 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/2.5 44423 54957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/2.5 ...

  • Page 90

    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 2 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j dim3 45167 27000 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0.5 45167 27000 128 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0.5 45167 27000 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0.5 45167 27000 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0.5 45167 27000 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0.5 45167 27000 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0.5 45167...

  • Page 91

    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 73 bl 3 45167 27000 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 200 0 0 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 150 0 0 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 175 0 0 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 170 0 0 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 1...

  • Page 92

    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 4 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 0 175 0 0 0/0.4 45167 27000 0 0 0 0 170 0 0 0/0.4 4516...

  • Page 93

    M enu s ystem : s elf t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 75 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 0 0 0 0 255 0 0 0/0.4 4516...

  • Page 94

    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 6 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 1...

  • Page 95: Ppendix

    0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 77 a ppendix a. Troubleshooting and troubleshooting and troubleshooting and troubleshooting and maintenance maintenance maintenance maintenance this appendix provides instructions for troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance which may be necessary du...

  • Page 96

    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 7 8 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j troubleshooting protecting your warranty when performing procedures outlined in the “troubleshooting guide” on page 79 , observe the following guidelines in order for your luminaire to remain covered by the vari...

  • Page 97

    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : t roubleshooting a 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 79 troubleshooting guide if a problem is suspected, try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. Refer to “error messages” on page 50 for more information. The chart below provides possible ...

  • Page 98

    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 0 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j brd2 no comm aux board 2 communication failure aux input connector (j5) not connected to either aux board - connect aux input connector (j5) to either aux board jumper/bridge connector (j1) between aux boards no...

  • Page 99

    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : t roubleshooting a 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 81 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-of-trav...

  • Page 100

    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 2 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j tilt no sens tilt sensor not found eot flag attached to large pulley is not engaging the eot sensor - ensure flag is attached to the large pulley - ensure that flag passes through the sensor at a depth sufficien...

  • Page 101

    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : r outine m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 83 routine maintenance lamp replacement warning: remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Parts: lamp, 1200 watt arc (vari-lite part: 71.2528.1200) tools: cotton gloves soft, lint-fr...

  • Page 102

    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 4 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 and soft, ...

  • Page 103

    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : r outine m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 85 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 par...

  • Page 104

    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 6 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j caution: wear cotton gloves or other covering while handling front glass. If dirty, clean with common glass cleaner and a soft, lint-free cloth. Step 3. At front ring assembly, carefully press frontside of glass...

  • Page 105

    T roubleshooting and m aintenance : r outine m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 87 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...

  • Page 106

    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 8 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j notes.

  • Page 107: Ppendix

    0 2 . 9 6 6 1 . 0 0 0 1 j 2 2- fe b- 02 89 a ppendix b. Technical specifications technical specifications technical specifications technical specifications mechanical color a dichro❋tune radial color changing mechanism featuring independent blue, amber, and magenta color control capable of smooth, t...

  • Page 108

    Vari❋lite® - vl2416™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 9 0 2 2- fe b- 02 02.9661. 0001j 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 from 200 to ...

  • Page 109

    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....