Mega Lite N-E Color Wash User Manual

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALviii 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0AVERTISSEMENT:DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE UNE EXP

FOREWORD02.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) ixAviso sobre SeguridadEs muy importante leer TODA la información e instrucciones sobre seguridad

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALx 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0ADVERTENCIA: INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS02.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) xiiiTable of ContentsIntroductionAbout This Manual ...

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INTRODUCTION : ABOUT THIS MANUAL02.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 1IntroductionAbout This ManualThis manual provides necessary information r

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL2 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Text ConventionsThe following styles and meanings are used

02.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 3CHAPTER 1.DescriptionThis chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components, along with

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 prod

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL4 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0FeaturesStandard FeaturesAll VLX™ Wash Luminaires have the

DESCRIPTION : COMPONENTS102.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 5ComponentsIncluded ItemsThe following illustration shows all items included wit

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL6 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Luminaire OverviewThe following illustration shows the exte

DESCRIPTION : COMPONENTS102.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 7Luminaire Overview (continued)Figure 1-3: VLX™ Wash Luminaire External Compone

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02.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 9CHAPTER 2.InstallationThis chapter contains instructions for installation of the luminaire. It includes

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL10 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Power and Data Cabling RequirementsAC PowerWARNING: DO NO

INSTALLATION : POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS202.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 11Current vs. VoltageThe following tables provide the

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL12 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Data CablesThe VLX™ Wash Luminaire is equipped with two, 5

INSTALLATION : POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS202.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 13Recommended Cable Types/ManufacturersThese are only

FOREWORD02.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) iHow To Obtain Warranty ServiceA copy of the Vari-Lite Limited Warranty was included in the shippi

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL14 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Installation ProceduresHanging the LuminaireThe VLX™ Wash

INSTALLATION : INSTALLATION PROCEDURES202.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 15Step 3. While pulling up on locking mechanism release, fit keyed

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL16 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Installing in Truss:Step 1. Using two people, lift luminai

INSTALLATION : INSTALLATION PROCEDURES202.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 17Floor Mounting the LuminaireThe luminaire enclosure is sufficien

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL18 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Powering UpPower Up and Configuration ProcedureWhen AC pow

INSTALLATION : ADDRESSING202.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 19AddressingProgram Starting AddressThe address setting for DMX console control

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02.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 21CHAPTER 3.OperationThis chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL22 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0DMX OperationChannel MappingThese tables assume a DMX star

OPERATION : DMX OPERATION302.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 2322 Beam Time 0 - 255 0 - 100% Allows for luminaire timing of zoom. Pro-file s

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALii 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Compliance NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL24 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Control Channel FunctionsUsed to set different modes, para

OPERATION : DMX MAPPING302.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 25DMX MappingColor & Intensity ControlThe luminaire’s color system is compose

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL26 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0LED Intensity ControlProvides 16-bit control of LED intens

OPERATION : DMX MAPPING302.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 27Beam ControlStrobeBeam SpreaderFocus TimeBeam TimeTable 3-9: DMX Map for Strobe

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL28 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Luminaire MovementLuminaire Pan16-bit control of luminaire

OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING302.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 29Luminaire TimingTiming Channel InformationTiming channel control improves

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL30 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Note: The particular storing syntax for your console, as

OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING302.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 31Timing channels can be set in either % or 0-255 (DMX) modes, with the foll

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OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING302.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 3381 2232 82 2283 2333 84 2385 2386 2434 87 2488 2535 89 2590 2591 2636 92 2

FOREWORD02.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) iiiSafety NoticeIt is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided

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OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING302.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 35165 5565 166 55167 5666 168 56169 56170 5767 171 57172 5868 173 58174 5817

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OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING302.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 37249 30098 250 300251 31099 252 310253 310254 310100 255 Follows Cue DataTa

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL38 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Updating SoftwareUSB Download and ProgrammingTo download f

OPERATION : UPDATING SOFTWARE302.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 39Figure 3-1: VL Download Program WindowTransferring Software From Luminai

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL40 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0A termination connector is used in this process. Refer to

02.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 41CHAPTER 4.Menu SystemThis chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Displ

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL42 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Menu OperationWhat Is the Menu System?The menu system is a

MENU SYSTEM : MENU OPERATION402.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 43[ESC] button. Displays the menu, or if at first level, the current address

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALiv 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0WARNING:INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCE

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL44 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0To enter the menu system, first press [ESC]. The functions

MENU SYSTEM : MENU FUNCTIONS402.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 45Menu FunctionsMenu System OverviewThe following is a graphic representatio

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL46 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Menu System Function ChartThe following is a detailed look

MENU SYSTEM : MENU FUNCTIONS402.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 47* For 16-bit parameters, the data displayed will be scaled to a range of 0

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL48 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Menu Function DefinitionsFor easy reference, each possible

MENU SYSTEM : MENU FUNCTIONS402.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 49Inv Pan Invert Pan Reverses pan action for special focus requirements.Inv

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL50 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Test Test Accesses diagnostic tests for internal mechanism

02.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 51APPENDIX A.Troubleshooting and MaintenanceThis appendix provides instructions for troubleshooting and ro

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL52 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0TroubleshootingError MessagesIf a problem occurs during lu

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEA02.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 53Troubleshooting GuideIf a problem is suspected, first try recalibrating

FOREWORD02.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) vSicherheitshinweiseEs ist äußerst wichtig, ALLE Sicherheitsinformationen und -hinweise in diesem

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL54 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Routine MaintenanceIntroductionBeing a solid-state fixture

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEA02.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 55Front Lens Removal and CleaningTools: • #2 Phillips screwdriver• Slotted

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL56 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Step 4. Gently slide front head cover over optic assembly

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEA02.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 57Figure A-3: Front Lens RemovalNote: Before proceeding, please note ori

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL58 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Step 8. Once cleaning is complete, reassemble by performin

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEA02.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 59Beam Spreader Removal for Fixed Beam ApplicationsTools: • #2 Phillips sc

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL60 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Step 5. Remove protective EMI shields from around optics a

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEA02.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 61Step 6. At head assembly, as shown in Figure A-3, remove front lens asse

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL62 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0Figure A-8: Fixed Beam Application Assemblya. As shown in

02.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 63APPENDIX B.Technical SpecificationsVLX™ Wash LuminairePROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONSColor Mixing SystemSeven x 9

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALvi 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0WARNUNG:HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ÜBERHÖHTE UV-STRAHLUNG1.

VARI❋LITE® - VLX™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL64 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) 02.9690.0001 0PHOTOMETRICOPERATIONALPower RequirementsStandard AC power

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FOREWORD02.9690.0001 0 07 August 2009 (Preliminary) viiNotes de sécuritéAvant de procéder à l’installation des produits décrits dans ce guide et de le