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Vari ❋ lite ® is a trademark owned by genlyte thomas group llc and is registered in the united states and other countries. Vl1000 ™, vl2000 ™, vl2201 ™, vl2202 ™, vl2400 ™ (and the individual product designations), vl3000 ™, vl3500 ™, series 1000 ™ , series 2000 ™ , series 3000 ™ , dichro ❋ tune ™ ,...
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F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 i how to obtain warranty service a copy of the vari-lite 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-lite (1-877-827-4548), +...
Page 4: Compliance Notice
Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual ii 21 -de cem be r-20 07 0 2 .9 6 8 6 .0 0 0 1 a compliance notice this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class a digital device pursuant to part 15 of fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasona...
Page 5: Safety Notice
F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 iii 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 warn...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual iv 21 -de cem be r-20 07 0 2 .9 6 8 6 .0 0 0 1 a warning: instructions for continued protection against excessive exposure to uv radiation 1. Many vari ❋ lite® luminaires use a lamp that produces uv radiation. Do not look directly at lamp. 2...
Page 7: Sicherheitshinweise
F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 v 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. Halten ...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual v i 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a warnung: hinweise zum schutz gegen ÜberhÖhte uv-strahlung 1. Viele vari ❋ lite®-scheinwerfer verwenden die lampentyp, der uv-strahlen abgibt. Schauen sie nicht direkt in die lampe. 2. Es ...
Page 9: Notes De Sécurité
F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 vii 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 ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual v i i i 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a avertissement: directives pour se protÉger contre une exposition excessive aux rayons uv 1. Plusieurs luminaires vari ❋ lite® utilisent une lampe qui produit des rayons uv. Ne pas fix...
Page 11: Aviso Sobre Seguridad
F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 ix 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 atenció...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a advertencia: instrucciones para protecciÓn continua contra la exposiciÓn excesiva de radiaciÓn ultra violeta 1. Muchas luminarias vari ❋ lite® usan un tipo de lámpara que produce radiación ...
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F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 xi.
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x i i 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a.
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T able of c ontents 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 xiii table of contents introduction about this manual ................................................................................................................... 1 additional documentation ....................................
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x i v 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a channel mapping.................................................................................................................... 20 control channel functions ...........................
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T able of c ontents 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 xv front lens assembly removal (continued) ........................................................................... 61 color filter replacement ......................................................................................
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x v i 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a.
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I ntroduction : a bout t his m anual 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 1 introduction about this manual this manual provides necessary information regarding safety, installation, operation and routine maintenance for the vari ❋ lite® vl3500™ wash luminaire. Familiarizing yourself wit...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a text conventions the following styles and meanings are used throughout this manual: customer service our goal at vari-lite, we are committed to providing you the highest quality in customer...
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0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 2 1- de cem be r- 2 007 3 c hapter 1. Description this chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components, along with a list of accessories that are available. • features • components.
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a features standard features all vl3000 series luminaire have the following standard features: • three filter cym color mixing system. • variable cto color correction wheel. • full field dimm...
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D escription : c omponents 1 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 5 components included items the following illustration shows all the items included with the luminaire: figure 1-1: vl3500™ wash luminaire packing list replacement items/accessories the following optional and/or replaceme...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a luminaire overview the following illustration shows the external luminaire components and controls. Figure 1-2: vl3500™ wash luminaire external components and controls caution: risk of expo...
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0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 2 1- de cem be r- 2 007 7 c hapter 2. 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 addressing it within your system. • p...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a power and data cabling requirements power the luminaire requires standard ac power distribution from 200-240 vac, 50/60 hz. Ten amps is 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 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 9 data cables the vl3500™ wash 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 r...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 0 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a recommended cable types/manufacturers these are only a few of the suitable cable types. Any quality eia485, twisted pair, 120 ohm, shielded cable will also work. * characteristic impedanc...
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I nstallation : w arnings and c autions 2 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 11 warnings and cautions exceptional safety information for the vl3500 wash the light intensity and power density of the vl3500™ wash luminaire exceeds other fixtures typically used in this application. The w...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 2 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a installation procedures hanging the luminaire the vl3500™ wash luminaire can be hung horizontally or vertically from any structure designed to work with the type of load created by this m...
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I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 13 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 a...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 4 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 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. Wi...
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I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 15 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 m...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 6 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a powering up power up and configuration procedure because lamp on is the default state, the lamp strikes when the luminaire is powered up for the first time. When ac power is applied, the ...
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I nstallation : a ddressing 2 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 17 addressing program starting address the address setting for dmx console controlled systems is entered using the menu display (refer to “menu operation” on page 42 ). The luminaire retains the dmx address even when pow...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 8 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a powering down and packing up pack-up cues for shipping vl3500™ wash luminaires to prepare vl3500™ wash luminaires for shipment, vari-lite recommends specific pack up cues and console defa...
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0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 2 1- de cem be r- 2 007 19 c hapter 3. Operation this chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using dmx control and for updating the internal software. • dmx operation • dmx mapping • luminaire timing • updating software.
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 0 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a dmx operation channel mapping 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 i...
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O peration : dmx o peration 3 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 21 control channel functions control channel functions allow special actions such as reset, lamp on/off and partial recalibration. These must be executed with zero time transition or with timing disabled. Discrete values...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 2 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a note: a numerical keypad is required for sending values. An encoder or fader does not allow for a quick value change, which is required to effect the control functions. However, the encod...
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O peration : dmx m apping 3 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 23 dmx mapping color control the luminaire’s color system is composed of a color mixing mechanism and a fixed color wheel. The follow sections describe these components. Color mixing the color mixing mechanism is made up o...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 4 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a fixed color wheel 2 the wheel contains six positions, one of which is open. The following illustration shows the standard positions and color configuration: figure 3-2: fixed color wheel ...
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O peration : dmx m apping 3 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 25 table 3-6: dmx map for fixed color wheels 1 and 2 position dmx value action 1 0 open 1.5 half 2 37 center 2.5 half 3 72 center 3.5 half 4 107 center 4.5 half 5 143 center 5.5 half 6 179 center 6.5 half.
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 6 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a beam control strobe aperture table 3-7: dmx map for strobe % value dmx value action 0 0-2 open 1 3-5 closed 2 6-7 slow random 3 8-10 med random 4 11-12 fast random 5-100 13-255 speed rang...
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O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 27 luminaire timing timing channel information timing channel control improves the timed moves of certain groups of parameters. We provide up to four timing channels, one for focus (pan and tilt), one for color param...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 8 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a note: the particular storing syntax for your console, as well as instructions on how to write part cues, can be found in the operation manual for that console. To use these channels, you ...
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O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 29 timing channels can be set in either % or 0-255 (dmx) modes, with the following values assigned: table 3-10: timing channels map % value dmx = seconds 0 full speed 1 0.2 2 0.4 1 3 0.6 4 0.8 2 5 1 6 1.2 7 1.4 3 8 1...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 0 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 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 23 59 13 60 14 24 61 14 62 14 63 ...
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O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 31 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 30 40 102 30 103 30 104 31 41 105 31 106 32 42 107 32 108 32 109...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 2 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 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 55 140 45 141 45 142 46 56 143 46 144 47 57 145 47...
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O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 33 165 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 60 180 65 71 181 65 182 65 183 70 72 184 70 185 75 73 186 75 187 75 188 80 74 189 80 190 85 7...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 4 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 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 86 219 180 220 180 221 190 87 222 190 223 200 88 224 200 225 200 226 210 89 227...
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O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 35 249 300 98 250 300 251 310 99 252 310 253 310 254 310 100 255 follows cue data table 3-10: timing channels map (continued) % value dmx = seconds.
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 6 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a updating software reprogramming luminaires you can upgrade vari-lite luminaire operating software using either of the following methods: 1. Serial-port download—for desktop computers and ...
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O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 37 reprogramming procedure note: when they are data linked together, up to 32 luminaires can be programmed at the same time. Refer to “connecting data and power” on page 15 . (programming more than 32 luminaires req...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 8 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a step 9. Click close to exit. Note: the history section of the window shows what specific types of luminaire software have been downloaded since the beginning of the session (window will r...
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O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 39 2. Usb download to download files with a pc equipped with a universal serial bus (usb) port, you need the vari ❋ lite usb luminaire programming kit (28.8500.0054). Kit components the vari ❋ lite usb luminaire pro...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 0 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a a termination connector is used in this process. Refer to page 10 for more information regarding the construction of this connector. Figure 3-5: software transfer setup transfer procedure...
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0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 2 1- de cem be r- 2 007 41 c hapter 4. Menu system this chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the menu display feature. • menu operation • menu functions • self-tests.
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 2 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a menu 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...
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M enu s ystem : m enu o peration 4 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 43 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...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 4 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a menu functions menu system overview the following is a graphic representation of the entire vl3500 wash luminaire menu system. Reset default dmx address 1 - 512 test all seq pan/tilt dimm...
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M enu s ystem : m enu f unctions 4 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 45 menu system function chart the following is a detailed look at the internal menu system. Table 4-1: vl3500 wash menu system chart 1st level 2nd level 3rd level 4th level 5thlevel address xxx value 1 thru 512 conf...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 6 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a fixture status status/error display scrolls error messages or displays ok re cal recalibrate ok? Lum id luminaire id xxxxxxxx luminaire id number version version mm/dd/yy (page 1) hh:mm (...
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M enu s ystem : m enu f unctions 4 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 47 * for 16-bit parameters, the data displayed will be scaled to a range of 0-4095. Test all seq test all mechanisms in order, x steps. Run test run-test in progress press [menu] to stop tests pan/tilt run test run-...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 8 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a menu function definitions for easy reference, each possible menu item is listed alphabetically in the first column by its display abbreviation. The second column follows with a definition...
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M enu s ystem : m enu f unctions 4 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 49 inv pan invert pan reverses pan action for special focus requirements. Inv tilt invert tilt reverses tilt action for special focus requirements. Lamp lamp accesses lamp power-up options, reset and information ( c...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 0 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a vbrite vari ❋ brite controls split lens assembly. Yellow yellow specifies yellow color parameter for manual control ( manual ) or testing ( test ). Zoom zoom function specifies zoom funct...
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M enu s ystem : s elf -t ests 4 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 51 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 male termination connector is required at the last lum...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 2 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a movement disable the movement option allows pan and tilt to be disabled so that the luminaire can be placed in any position for testing without movement occurring. In order to regain full...
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0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 2 1- de cem be r- 2 007 53 a ppendix a troubleshooting and maintenance this appendix provides instructions for troubleshooting and routine maintenance which may be necessary during the life of the luminaire. • troubleshooting • routine maintenance warning: all maintenance p...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 4 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a troubleshooting error messages if a problem occurs during luminaire calibration, at the end of the calibration sequence the menu display cycles through any applicable error message(s) unt...
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T roubleshooting and m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 55 troubleshooting guide if a problem is suspected, first try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. The chart below provides possible causes and remedies for various error messages and/or symptoms...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 6 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a routine maintenance lamp replacement tools: #2 phillips screwdriver and lint-free cotton gloves warning: ensure that power is removed from luminaire when installing lamp. Always wear eye ...
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T roubleshooting and m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 57 align lamp after a new lamp is installed, the lamp must be aligned to optimize the beam. Whenever a lens is changed, lamp alignment can also be beneficial. Adjustment knobs are located on the backcap. Warning: b...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 8 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a internal lens replacement tools: • #2 phillips screwdriver • lint-free cotton gloves to replace the internal lens assembly: step 1. Using control console, set the vari ❋ brite mode to clo...
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T roubleshooting and m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 59 internal lens replacement (continued) figure a-3: internal lens replacement head cover * 1/4-turn screw caution: clean any fingerprints on lenses with * head covers are attached by tethers. Isopropyl alcohol and...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 0 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a front lens assembly removal tools: • 5/32" allen wrench • lint-free cotton gloves to replace the front lens assembly: warning: remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. I...
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T roubleshooting and m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 61 front lens assembly removal (continued) figure a-4: front lens assembly removal caution front lens assembly captive screws front lens assembly mounting holes front lens assembly guide pins caution clean any fing...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 2 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a color filter replacement tools: • lint-free cotton gloves • #2 philips screwdriver warning: remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Filters can be hot after operation. ...
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T roubleshooting and m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 63 color filter replacement (continued) figure a-5: replacing a color filter air duct door lock pins color filter assembly with color wheels (do not remove. See detail) caution: do not touch filters with bare finge...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 4 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a cleaning front lens the front lens can be cleaned using isopropyl alcohol and a soft, lint-free cloth. In the event that the front lens assembly needs to be removed for cleaning, refer to...
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0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 2 1- de cem be r- 2 007 65 a ppendix b. Technical specifications vl3500™ wash luminaire programmable functions color system a three-filter cym cross-fading mechanism. Two fixed-color wheels each with six interchangeable color filter positions, one of which is open, and cont...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 6 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a cooling forced air cooled. Control compatible with a wide variety of dmx512 consoles. Weight 96 lbs. (43.5 kg) with rails. Spacing hangs on 28.0 inch (71 cm) centers. All models can be mo...
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T echnical s pecifications b 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 67 photometric data front lens clear stippled fresnel internal lens v a ri-brite o pen 59900 lm 4140 fc (385 lux) ø = 6.5 ft tn: .166 54400 lm 2040 fc (189 lux) ø = 9 ft tn: .228 44800 lm 1640 fc (152 lux) ø = 9 ft tn: .2...
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Vari ❋ lite ® - vl3500™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 8 21 - de cem be r- 20 07 0 2 . 9 6 8 6 . 0 0 0 1 a notes.