Elektralite ML602 Manual V2.0
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1. 1 Ground 1 Ground 2 Signal 2 Signal 3 Signal 3 Signal 4 N A 4 N A 5 N A 5 N A DMX 512 connection with DMX terminator For installations where the DMX cable does run a long distance or is in an electrically noisy environment it is recommended that a DMX terminator is used This helps prevent corruption of the digital control signal The DMX terminator is simply a 5 pin XLR plug male with a 120 Q resistor connected between pins 2 and 3 It is then plugged into the output XLR socket of the last Elektralite ML602 or other dmx device in the chain Please see illustration below 6 Menus in the fixture ftock Standard control Extended Parameter e Option Language English C C Oom e Default woo Cama E o o Fixture reset fer SSCS 7 Channel Values for profiling the Elektralite ML602 Ch 1 Pan 0 450 000 255 Ch 2 Tilt 0 270 000 255 Ch 3 Pan Fine Fine Pan movement 000 255 Ch 4 Tilt Fine Fine Tilt movement 000 255 Ch 5 Color Effect Colors are full on Channel 6 DMX values snap instantly to the 000 127 color There is no ability for adjacent colors on wheel to be displayed Colors wheel can be rotated so that adjacent colors can be 128 255 displayed So half or in between colors can be seen Ch 6 Color Wheel No color White Light 000 015 Color 1 0162. ss Elektra ite SA Elektralite ML602 USER MANUAL Elektralite a division of Group One 70 Sea Lane Farmingdale NY11735 U S A T 1 631 396 0184 F 1 631 396 0190 WWW MYELEKTRALITE COM 1 Unpacking Thank you for choosing the Elektralite ML602 moving light fixture For your own safety please read this manual before installing the fixture This manual covers important information on installation and applications Please keep this manual for future reference To keep this simple we are going to refer to the fixture as the Elektralite ML602 throughout the manual The Elektralite ML602 uses a high powered 90 watt led which is run a balanced and conservative arrangement at 60 watts Please unpack the Elektralite ML602 carefully and check whether it was damaged in shipping Turn the head both horizontally Pan and vertically tilt to make sure all movement is smooth The following items should be in the box with the fixture Safety cable U brackets DMX 5 pin male to 5 pin female cable 4 spare gobos 2 Safety Instructions This device has left the factory in perfect condition In order to maintain this condition and to ensure a safe operation it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this user manual The Elektralite ML602 is a high voltage fixture Be careful when dealing with high voltages Please read this manual If you do not read this manual
3. 031 Color 2 032 047 Color 3 048 063 Color 4 064 079 Color 5 080 095 Color 6 096 111 Color 7 112 127 Rainbow effect Positive rotation of the color wheel from fast to slow 128 191 Rainbow effect Negative rotation of the color wheel from slow to fast 192 255 Ch 7 Fixed Gobo Wheel Open white no gobo 000 015 Gobo 1 016 031 Gobo 2 032 047 Gobo 3 048 063 Gobo 4 064 079 Gobo 5 080 095 Gobo 6 096 111 Gobo 7 112 127 Positive rotation of the fixed gobo wheel from fast to slow 128 191 Negative rotation of the fixed gobo wheel from slow to fast 192 255 Ch 8 Rotating Gobo Wheel Selecting a rotating gobo Open white no gobo 000 015 Gobo 1 016 031 Gobo 2 032 047 Gobo 3 048 063 Gobo 4 064 079 Gobo 5 080 095 Gobo 6 096 111 Gobo 7 112 127 Positive rotation of the rotating gobo wheel itself Not the gobos See 128 191 Ch 9 for that Speed from fast to slow Negative rotation of the rotating gobo wheel itself Not the gobos 192 255 See Ch 9 for that Speed from slow to fast Ch 9 Rotatiing gobo wheel Rotation of the gobo Static positioning of gobo 000 127 Rotation of the gobo itself in a positive direction Speed from fast to 128 191 slow Rotation of the gobo itself in a negative direction Speed from slow to 192 255 fast Ch 10 Shutter Shutter closed 000 010 Shutter open 011 039 Shutter strobing from fast to slow 040 240 Shutter open 241 255 Ch 11 Dimmer 0 to 100 output 000 255 Ch 12 Reset No effect 000 254 Reset 255 Ch 13 Prism Select Ope
4. safety chain or cable Mount the Elektralite ML602 either vertically upright or vertically down DO not mount the Elektralite ML602 sideways If you are not qualified or have any doubts about hanging the Elektralite ML602 then do NOT hang it Do not clamp the cable to the U bracket or clamp That is not a secondary safety point A secondary safety point is any point that will adequately hold the Elektralite ML602 if the U brackets C clamps or half cheese boros fail Then the safety cable would be the backup and stop the Elektralite ML602 from falling to the ground So do NOT fix the safety to the same place that the C clamps half cheese boros are attached 5 DMX 512 Control Connection Connect the provided XLR cable to the female 5 pin XLR output of an Elektralite CP 16 24 or other DMX controller The other end should be connected to the male 5 pin XLR input of the Elektralite ML602 Then daisy chain out of the first Elektralite ML602 and into the next Elektralite ML602 or other dmx device Never Y split the DMX connection lf you need more cable then it should be two core screened cable fitted with a 5 pin XLR input and output connector Please refer to the diagram below Please remember the DMX signal has a maximum transmission distance of just 300 feet from controller to the last fixture So don t use 50 foot cables when you only need 10 or 15 foot cable runs DMX output DMX input XLR mounting sockat XLR mounting sockat
5. and damages occur to the Elektralite ML602 then it could void the warranty During shipping Elektralite ML602 may have been exposed to high temperature or humidity changes SO as a precaution do not switch Elektralite ML602 on immediately Condensation can damage Elektralite ML602 so leave it switched off until it has reached room temperature The electrical connection must be carry out by a qualified person and it is absolutely essential that the Elektralite ML602 be grounded This is imperative and is a safety issue Do not break or bend out of the way the ground center pin on the plug Always disconnect the Elektralite ML602 from the power source when the device is not in use or before cleaning it Only unplug Elektralite ML602 from the power cord Never pull out the plug out by pulling on the power cord Please keep the Elektralite ML602 away from children and the general public Please be intelligent and use common sense when operating the Elektralite ML602 3 General Guidelines The Elektralite ML602 is a lighting fixture for professional use on stages in churches theatres etc The Elektralite ML602 should only be operated at between 120 to 240 volts and only indoors By 240 volts we mean that the neutral must remain a neutral and NOT be used as one phase in a 120v circuit to create 208 volts across the Elektralite ML602 The reason for this is simple the neutral is not protected with a fuse Any problem with that phase will not b
6. e protected by the Elektralite ML602 The Elektralite ML602 should not be operated 24 7 24 hours a day 7 days a week The Elektralite ML602 needs operation breaks to ensure that it will work for a long time without problems Please do not shake Elektralite ML602 and avoid using brute force when installing or operating it When choosing the location to install the Elektralite ML602 please make sure that it is not exposed to extreme heat moisture or dust The minimum distance between the Elektralite ML602 and the illuminated surface must be more than 3 feet Always mount the Elektralite ML602 with an appropriate safety cable chain Operate the Elektralite ML602 only when you are familiar with the features on the fixture Do not permit operation by persons not qualified to operate it All modifications to the Elektralite ML602 will invalidate the warranty There are absolutely no exceptions That includes operation of the fixture at 208v using two different 120v phases If Elektralite ML602 is operated in any way different to the one described in this manual the Elektralite ML602 maybe damaged and the guarantee will be void 4 Installation Please ensure that the Elektralite ML602 is hung using the appropriate C clamps or half cheeseboros and the U brackets that come with the Elektralite ML602 A safety chain or cable should also be used as a secondary point of holding the fixture in case the clamp comes loose Never hang the fixture without a
7. mosphere once a week So check the fans on a regular basis it may not need cleaned every week but a quick visual inspection should be done The front lens should be cleaned so the light output is maintained Use only a moist lint free cloth Never use alcohol or solvents to clean the fixture Apart from cleaning the fans the shafts of the focus lens will need very occasional cleaning off the old grease and re greasing Do not just add new grease otherwise the dirt caught in the old grease will seized up focus Use high temperature grease and only a little otherwise it could be sprayed all over other mechanisms that could be damaged by the grease 10 Technical Specification Operating voltage 100 250v where the Neutral is always a Neutral not a different phase Frequency 50 60 Hertz Fan cooled Length 12 x Width 11 x Height 19 Length 305mm x Width 280mm x Height 483mm 30 pounds 14kgs out of box 37 pounds 17kgs in box Elektralite is a division of Group One Group One and its divisions are constantly improving their product range and we reserve the right to make changes without prior notice Difference between V1 28 manual and V1 29 is the description of the channel functions has been augmented Difference between V1 29 and V2 0 is the addition of the gobo photos and added description of maintenance Other Products Elektralite has other great products that are manufactured under the Elektralite
8. n white No Prism 000 031 Prism 032 255 Ch 14 Prism Rotation Static positioning of prism 0 127 Positive rotation of the Prism Speed from fast to slow 128 191 Negative rotation of the Prism Speed from slow to fast 192 255 Ch 15 Focus Variable 0 255 8 Gobos Rotating Gobos 3 Gobo 4 Gobo 5 Gobo 6 Gobo 7 Gobo Fixed Gobos Wy CINA 4 Gobo 5 Gobo 6 Gobo 7 Gobo And 4 x Extra Free Gobos ELS 0O 9 Maintenance Now ignoring maintenance and cleaning is very good way of creating problems down the road and many companies and installations do just that However the net result is no matter what the fixture premature failure Changing the oil in a car most people do on a regular basis So with the fixtures regular maintenance is an excellent practice if you want the fixtures to last So what is the maintenance for the fixture The most important routine maintenance is Clean the fans Use a small vacuum cleaner and suck the dust and fur balls out Do not use a can of co That will just blast the dust and dirt everywhere Over the colors lens and gobos The fans keep the led cool and also keep the electronics cool too Without the fan working efficiently and dust free the fixtures will fail and that will be a lot more costly than having someone vacuum the fixtures on a regular basis How often should the fans be cleaned It depends on where the fixtures are in a very dusty at
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