Summary of VLX
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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. Vl500™ (and the individual product designations), vl1000™, vl2000™, vl2201™, vl2202™, vl2400™ (and the individual product designations), vl2500™, vl3000™, vl3500™, vlx™, series vl...
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F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 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...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual i i 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 ...
Page 5: Safety Notice
F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 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. ...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual i v 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 warning: instructions for continued protection against excessive exposure to uv radiation 1. Many vari ❋lite® luminaires use a lamp that produces uv radiation. Do no...
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F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 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 installie...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual v i 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 warnung: hinweise zum schutz gegen ÜberhÖhte uv-strahlung 1. Viele vari ❋lite®-scheinwerfer verwenden die lampentyp, der uv-strahlen abgibt. Schauen sie nicht direkt...
Page 9: Notes De Sécurité
F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 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 sécur...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual v i i i 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 avertissement: directives pour se protÉger contre une exposition excessive aux rayons uv 1. Plusieurs luminaires vari ❋lite® utilisent une lampe qui produit des ...
Page 11: Aviso Sobre Seguridad
F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 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 descrito...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 advertencia: instrucciones para protecciÓn continua contra la exposiciÓn excesiva de radiaciÓn ultra violeta 1. Muchas luminarias vari ❋lite® usan un tipo de lámpara q...
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F oreword 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) xi.
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T able of c ontents 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) xiii table of contents introduction about this manual ................................................................................................................... 1 additional documentation ..........
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual x i v 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 strobe................................................................................................................................. 27 beam spreader..............
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I ntroduction : a bout t his m anual 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 1 introduction about this manual this manual provides necessary information regarding safety, installation, operation and routine maintenance for the vari ❋lite® vlx™ wash luminaire. Fami...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 highe...
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0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 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® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 features standard features all vlx™ wash luminaires have the following standard features: • seven, 90-watt rgbw cbm380 led chipsets.* each chip set contains high densi...
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D escription : c omponents 1 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 5 components included items the following illustration shows all items included with the luminaire: figure 1-1: vlx™ wash luminaire packing list replacement items/accessories the following option...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 luminaire overview the following illustration shows the external luminaire components and controls. Figure 1-2: vlx™ wash luminaire external components and controls he...
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D escription : c omponents 1 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 7 luminaire overview (continued) figure 1-3: vlx™ wash luminaire external components and controls enter esc power rx tx error escape (esc) to exit or go to previous menu item arrow keys (left/rig...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 8 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 notes.
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0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 9 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 ...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 power and data cabling requirements ac power warning: do not connect to three-phase delta service in countries with 240 volt power. Warning: do not connect or discon...
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I nstallation : p ower and d ata c abling r equirements 2 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 11 current vs. Voltage the following tables provide the luminaire’s current draw at specific voltages. *currents given are worst case with all motors sequencing. Tabl...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 2 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 data cables the vlx™ 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 con...
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I nstallation : p ower and d ata c abling r equirements 2 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 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. *...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 4 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 installation procedures hanging the luminaire the vlx™ wash luminaire can be hung horizontally or vertically from any structure designed to work with the type of loa...
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I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 15 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 i...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 6 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 ...
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I nstallation : i nstallation p rocedures 2 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 17 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. Als...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 1 8 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 powering up power up and configuration procedure when ac power is initially applied, the luminaire immediately begins a calibration sequence that steps it through pa...
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I nstallation : a ddressing 2 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 19 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...
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0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 21 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® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 2 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 ot...
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O peration : dmx o peration 3 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 23 22 beam time 0 - 255 0 - 100% allows for luminaire timing of zoom. Pro- file should default to dmx 255 for smooth- est console fade times. 23 control 0 - 255 0 - 100% used to set different mo...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 4 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 control channel functions used to set different modes, parameters, and functions of the vlx™ wash luminaire. Set control channel value for desired action. Hold value...
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O peration : dmx m apping 3 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 25 dmx mapping color & intensity control the luminaire’s color system is composed of a color mixing seven 90-watt rgbw leds. The following sections describe these components. Color mixing all colo...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 6 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 led intensity control provides 16-bit control of led intensity settings. Color time control table 3-7: dmx map for led intensity dmx channel % value dmx value action...
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O peration : dmx m apping 3 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 27 beam control strobe beam spreader focus time beam time table 3-9: dmx map for strobe dmx channel % value dmx value action 18 0 - 100 0-2 open 3-5 closed 6-7 slow random 8-10 medium random 11-12...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 2 8 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 luminaire movement luminaire pan 16-bit control of luminaire pan operation. Luminaire tilt 16-bit control of luminaire tilt operation. Table 3-13: dmx map for lumina...
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O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 29 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 ...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 us...
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O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 31 timing channels can be set in either % or 0-255 (dmx) modes, with the following values assigned: table 3-16: timing channels map % value dmx = seconds 0 full speed 1 0.2 2 0.4 1 3 0.6 4 0...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 2 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 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...
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O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 33 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 1...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 4 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 123 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 1...
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O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 35 165 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...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 6 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 207 130 208 140 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 ...
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O peration : l uminaire t iming 3 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 37 249 300 98 250 300 251 310 99 252 310 253 310 254 310 100 255 follows cue data table 3-16: timing channels map (continued) % value dmx = seconds.
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 3 8 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 updating software usb download and programming to download files with a pc equipped with a universal serial bus (usb) port, you need the vari ❋lite® usb luminaire pr...
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O peration : u pdating s oftware 3 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 39 figure 3-1: vl download program window transferring software from luminaire to luminaire it is possible to transfer specific software versions between luminaires. As in the case of insta...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 a termination connector is used in this process. Refer to page 13 for more information regarding the construction of this connector. Figure 3-2: software transfer se...
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0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 41 c hapter 4. Menu system this chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the menu display feature. • menu operation • menu functions.
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 2 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 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 syste...
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M enu s ystem : m enu o peration 4 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 43 [esc] button. Displays the menu, or if at first level, the current address. Also used to return to previous menu item or to exit. [enter] button. Selects the current menu option or store...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 4 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 to enter the menu system, first press [esc]. The functions displayed will be 1st level functions. Scroll through the 1st level functions by pressing [up] / [down] ar...
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M enu s ystem : m enu f unctions 4 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 45 menu functions menu system overview the following is a graphic representation of the entire vlx™ wash luminaire menu system. Note: for the latest version of this manual and luminaire sof...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 6 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 menu system function chart the following is a detailed look at the internal menu system. Table 4-1: vlx wash menu system chart 1st level 2nd level 3rd level 4th leve...
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M enu s ystem : m enu f unctions 4 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 47 * for 16-bit parameters, the data displayed will be scaled to a range of 0-65535. Fixture status status/error display scrolls error messages or displays ok re cal recalibrate fixture ok?...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 4 8 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 menu function definitions for easy reference, each possible menu item is listed alphabetically in the first column by its display abbreviation. The second column fol...
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M enu s ystem : m enu f unctions 4 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 49 inv pan invert pan reverses pan action for special focus requirements. Inv tilt invert tilt reverses tilt action for special focus requirements. Led cor- rection led calibra- tion level ...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 test test accesses diagnostic tests for internal mechanisms or assemblies. Tilt tilt specifies tilt function for manual control (manual) or testing (test). Version v...
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0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 51 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...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 2 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 troubleshooting error messages if a problem occurs during luminaire calibration, at the end of the calibration sequence the menu display cycles through any applicabl...
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T roubleshooting and m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 53 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 erro...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 4 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 routine maintenance introduction being a solid-state fixture, and unlike most automated arc or tungsten fixtures, the vlx™ wash luminaire requires very little routin...
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T roubleshooting and m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 55 front lens removal and cleaning tools: • #2 phillips screwdriver • slotted screwdriver • refer to the list of cleaning materials in “special cleaning and care instructions” on page 54 w...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 6 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 step 4. Gently slide front head cover over optic assembly and set aside. Step 5. Remove protective emi shields from around optics assembly as shown in figure a-2 as ...
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T roubleshooting and m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 57 figure a-3: front lens removal note: before proceeding, please note orientation of both front lens ring and front lens assembly. They must be mounted in their original orientation/posit...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 5 8 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 step 8. Once cleaning is complete, reassemble by performing steps 6 through 2 in reverse order. Be sure to orient front lens as shown in figure a-4 . Warning: front ...
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T roubleshooting and m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 59 beam spreader removal for fixed beam applications tools: • #2 phillips screwdriver • slotted screwdriver warning: ensure that power is completely removed from luminaire before attemptin...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 step 5. Remove protective emi shields from around optics assembly as shown in figure a-2 as follows: warning: on one emi shield, it is imperative to identify the amb...
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T roubleshooting and m aintenance a 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 61 step 6. At head assembly, as shown in figure a-3 , remove front lens assembly as follows: figure a-7: front lens removal a. Remove three screws securing front lens and lens ring. Set co...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 2 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 figure a-8: fixed beam application assembly a. As shown in figure a-8 , slide compression springs over optics assembly posts. B. Turn optics ring (60 o ) so its moun...
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0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 63 a ppendix b. Technical specifications vlx™ wash luminaire programmable functions color mixing system seven x 90 watt rgbw cbm380 led chipsets*. * each chipset contains high density red, green, blue, and white led emitters...
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Vari ❋ lite® - vlx™ w ash l uminaire u ser ’ s m anual 6 4 0 7 a u g u s t 2 0 0 9 ( p r e l i m i n a r y ) 0 2 . 9 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 photometric operational power requirements standard ac power distribution from 100-240 vac, 50/60 hz. The fixture requires up to 9 a depending on the ac supply volta...
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