Mega Lite AR Wash 1W User Manual

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH & VL3500™ WASH FX LUMINAIRES USER’S MANUALviii 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BAVERTISSEMENT:DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONT

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FOREWORD02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 ixAviso sobre SeguridadEs muy importante leer TODA la información e instrucciones sobre seguridad que se indica en

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH & VL3500™ WASH FX LUMINAIRES USER’S MANUALx 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BADVERTENCIA: INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTIN

FOREWORD02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 xi

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH & VL3500™ WASH FX LUMINAIRES USER’S MANUALxii 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 B

TABLE OF CONTENTS02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 xiiiTable of ContentsIntroductionAbout This Manual ...

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALxiv 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BChapter 3. OperationDMX OperationChannel Mapping: VL3500™ Wash Lumina

TABLE OF CONTENTS02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 xvColor Filter Replacement...

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALxvi 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BNotes

INTRODUCTION : ABOUT THIS MANUAL02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 1IntroductionAbout This ManualThis manual provides necessary information regarding safety,

VARI❋LITE® is a trademark owned by Genlyte Thomas Group LLC and is registered in the United States and other countries.VL500™, VL1000™, VL2000™, VL220

VARI❋LITE® - VL1000 ERS LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL2 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BText ConventionsThe following styles and meanings are used throughout this

02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 3CHAPTER 1.DescriptionThis chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components, along with a list of access

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH & VL3500™ WASH FX LUMINAIRES USER’S MANUAL4 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BFeaturesFeatures ListVL3500™ Wash & VL3500™ W

DESCRIPTION : COMPONENTS102.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 5ComponentsIncluded Items: VL3500 Wash LuminaireThe following illustration shows all the items i

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH & VL3500™ WASH FX LUMINAIRES USER’S MANUAL6 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BIncluded Items: VL3500 Wash FX LuminaireThe follo

DESCRIPTION : COMPONENTS102.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 7Replacement Items/AccessoriesThe following optional and/or replacement items can be ordered dir

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH & VL3500™ WASH FX LUMINAIRES USER’S MANUAL8 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BLuminaire OverviewThe following illustration show

02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 9CHAPTER 2.InstallationThis chapter contains instructions for installation of the luminaire. It includes connecting power

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL10 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BPower and Data Cabling RequirementsPowerThe luminaire requires standard

INSTALLATION : POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS202.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 11Data CablesThe VL3500™ Wash Luminaire are equipped with two, 5-pin X

FOREWORD02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 iHow To Obtain Warranty ServiceA copy of the Vari-Lite Limited Warranty was included in the shipping package for t

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL12 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BRecommended Cable Types/ManufacturersThese are only a few of the suitab

INSTALLATION : WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS202.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 13Warnings and CautionsExceptional Safety Information for the VL3500 WashThe light i

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL14 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BInstallation ProceduresHanging the LuminaireThe VL3500™ Wash Luminaire

INSTALLATION : INSTALLATION PROCEDURES202.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 15Step 2. Determine required configuration of bracket installation. Brackets may b

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL16 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BWARNING: Ensure that the bracket locking mechanism is fully seated aft

INSTALLATION : INSTALLATION PROCEDURES202.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 17Installing in Truss:Step 1. Using two people, lift luminaire into mounting posit

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL18 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BFloor Mounting the LuminaireThe luminaire enclosure is sufficient to st

INSTALLATION : POWERING UP202.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 19Powering UpPower Up and Configuration ProcedureBecause Lamp On is the default state, the lam

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL20 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BAddressingProgram Starting AddressThe address setting for DMX console c

INSTALLATION : POWERING DOWN AND PACKING UP202.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 21Powering Down and Packing UpPack-Up Cues for Shipping: VL3500™ Wash Luminai

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH & VL3500™ WASH FX LUMINAIRES USER’S MANUALii 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BCompliance NoticeThis equipment has been tested

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL22 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BPack-Up Cues for Shipping: VL3500™ Wash FX LuminaireTo prepare the VL35

INSTALLATION : POWERING DOWN AND PACKING UP202.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 23Packing for Transportation and ShipmentFor transportation and shipping case

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL24 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BNotes

02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 25CHAPTER 3.OperationThis chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL26 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BDMX OperationChannel Mapping: VL3500™ Wash LuminaireThese tables assume

OPERATION : DMX OPERATION302.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 2714 Strobe 0 - 255 0 - 100% Controls Strobe mechanism.0 to 2 = Open3 to 5 = Closed6 to 7 = Slo

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL28 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BChannel Mapping: VL3500™ Wash FX LuminaireThese tables assume a DMX sta

OPERATION : DMX OPERATION302.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 2914 Strobe 0 - 255 0 - 100% Controls Strobe mechanism.0 to 2 = Open3 to 5 = Closed6 to 7 = Slo

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL30 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 B22 Control 0 - 255 0 - 100% Used to strike/douse lamp, set lamp levels,

OPERATION : DMX OPERATION302.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 31Control Channel FunctionsControl channel functions allow special actions such as reset, lamp

FOREWORD02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 iiiSafety NoticeIt is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in this manual

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL32 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BTo use control channel functions:Step 1. Select an action to be sent.St

OPERATION : DMX MAPPING302.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 33DMX MappingColor ControlThe luminaire’s color system is composed of a color mixing mechanism an

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL34 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BFixed Color Wheel 2The wheel contains six positions, one of which is op

OPERATION : DMX MAPPING302.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 35Beam ControlStrobeApertureTable 3-6: DMX Map for Strobe% Value DMX Value Action00-2Open1 3-5 Cl

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL36 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BFX Pattern Wheel (VL3500 Wash FX Only)This wheel has five positions, on

OPERATION : DMX MAPPING302.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 37Index/RotationThe FX Pattern wheel operates in two modes: INDEX Mode and ROTATE Mode. The corre

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL38 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BLuminaire TimingTiming Channel InformationTiming channel control improv

OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING302.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 39A timing value of zero is full speed. A time value of 100% (or 255 in DMX) enables the ass

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL40 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BTiming channels can be set in either % or 0-255 (DMX) modes, with the f

OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING302.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 4142 8.417 43 8.644 8.845 918 46 9.247 9.419 48 9.649 9.850 1020 51 10.252 10.453 10.621 54

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH & VL3500™ WASH FX LUMINAIRES USER’S MANUALiv 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BWARNING:INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AG

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL42 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 B34 87 2488 2535 89 2590 2591 2636 92 2693 2737 94 2795 2796 2838 97 289

OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING302.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 43132 4252 133 42134 4353 135 43136 43137 4454 138 44139 4555 140 45141 45142 4656 143 46144

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL44 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 B177 59178 6070 179 60180 6571 181 65182 65183 7072 184 70185 7573 186 7

OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING302.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 4587 222 190223 20088 224 200225 200226 21089 227 210228 210229 22090 230 220231 23091 232 2

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL46 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BUpdating SoftwareUSB Download To download files with a PC equipped with

OPERATION : UPDATING SOFTWARE302.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 47Transferring Software From Luminaire to LuminaireIt is possible to transfer specific soft

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL48 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BNotes

02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 49CHAPTER 4. Menu SystemThis chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature.• M

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL50 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BMenu OperationWhat Is the Menu System?The menu system is a programmable

MENU SYSTEM : MENU OPERATION402.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 51To enter the menu system, first press [Menu]. The functions displayed will be 1st level fu

FOREWORD02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 vSicherheitshinweiseEs ist äußerst wichtig, ALLE Sicherheitsinformationen und -hinweise in diesem Handbuch und dem

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL52 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BMenu FunctionsMenu System OverviewRepresentation of entire VL3500™ Wash

MENU SYSTEM : MENU FUNCTIONS402.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 53Menu System Function ChartThe following is a detailed look at the internal menu system.Tab

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL54 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BDMXDMX DataDATA * Chan XXX DMX Channel XXXX Value 0 - 255Pan/Tilt Pan

MENU SYSTEM : MENU FUNCTIONS402.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 55* For 16-bit parameters, the data displayed will be scaled to a range of 0-4095.Test All S

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL56 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BMenu Function DefinitionsFor easy reference, each possible menu item is

MENU SYSTEM : MENU FUNCTIONS402.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 57Fixture Fixture Accesses luminaire information such as serial number, software version, an

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL58 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BSTST Sensor Test Indicates that a system sensor test is in progress.Stu

MENU SYSTEM : SELF-TESTS402.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 59Self-TestsRunning Parameter TestsThe luminaire is capable of running self-tests by using the T

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL60 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BMovement DisableThe Movement option allows pan and tilt to be disabled

02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 61APPENDIX A.Troubleshooting and MaintenanceThis appendix provides instructions for troubleshooting and routine maintenanc

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH & VL3500™ WASH FX LUMINAIRES USER’S MANUALvi 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BWARNUNG:HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ÜBERHÖHTE UV-S

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL62 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BTroubleshootingError MessagesIf a problem occurs during luminaire calib

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEA02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 63Routine MaintenanceLamp ReplacementTools: #2 Phillips screwdriver and lint-free cotton g

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL64 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BAlign LampAfter a new lamp is installed, the lamp must be aligned to op

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEA02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 65Internal Lens ReplacementTools:• #2 Phillips screwdriver• Lint-Free Cotton GlovesTo repl

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL66 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BInternal Lens Replacement (continued)Figure A-3: Internal Lens Replace

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEA02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 67Front Lens Assembly RemovalTools:• 5/32" Allen wrench• Lint-Free Cotton GlovesTo re

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL68 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BFront Lens Assembly Removal (continued)Figure A-4: Front Lens Assembly

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEA02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 69Color Filter ReplacementTools:• lint-free cotton gloves• #2 Philips screwdriverWARNING:

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL70 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BColor Filter Replacement (continued)Step 6. Orienting coated side of fi

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEA02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 71FX Pattern Replacement (VL3500 Wash FX Only)WARNING: Remove power from luminaire before

FOREWORD02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 viiNotes de sécuritéAvant de procéder à l’installation des produits décrits dans ce guide et de les mettre en marc

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL72 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BCAUTION: Do not touch patterns with bare fingers. Wear cotton gloves o

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEA02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 73FX Pattern Replacement (VL3500 Wash FX Only) (continued)Figure A-7: FX Pattern Replacem

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL74 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BCleaning Front LensThe front lens can be cleaned using isopropyl alcoho

02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 75APPENDIX B.Technical SpecificationsThis appendix provides technical specifications and photometric information for all m

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL76 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BSpecificationsVL3500 Wash and VL3500 Wash FX LuminairesPROGRAMMABLE FUN

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEB02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 77FX Patterns (VL3500 Wash FX only)FX Patterns are 2.0 inches (50.8 mm) in diameter and 0.

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL78 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BPhotometric Data: VL3500 Wash LuminaireFront LensClear Stippled Fresnel

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEB02.9686.0001 B 01 June 2009 79Photometric Data: VL3500 Wash FX LuminaireFront LensUltra Clear Stippled FresnelInternal

VARI❋LITE® - VL3500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL80 01 June 2009 02.9686.0001 BNotes