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1. Elation Professional 15 impression Impression Securing the Impression Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your IMPRESSION always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable The fixture provides a built in rigging point for a safety cable on the hanging bracket as illustrated above Be sure to only use the designated rigging point for the safety cable and never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle Elation Professional 16 impression Impression 7 UNDERSTANDING DMX DMX 512 DMX is short for Digital Multiplex This is a universal protocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers DMX allows all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller This is possible as long as all the fixtures and the controller are DMX compliant ADMX controller sends the DMX data instructions to the fixture allowing the user to control the different aspects of an intelligent light DMX data is sent out as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via data IN and data OUT XLR terminals located on the fixtures most controllers will only have output jacks DMX Linking To ensure proper DMX data transmission always use proper DMX cables and a terminator When usin
2. fast 48 79 30 4F 19 31 5 patterns Shutter open then dim out Slow fast 80 111 50 6F 32 43 Dim in then dim out random pattern Slow fast 112 143 70 8F 44 56 Strobe effect slow fast 0 2Hz 10Hz 144 239 AO EF 57 94 Shutter open 240 255 FO FF 95 100 Dimmer 0 100 0 255 0 FF 0 100 No color correction 0 0 0 Continuous color temperature Applicable only when a 1 255 1 FF 1 100 correction between 7200k 3200k white color is selected Max Power Mode Max light output 0 15 0 0F 0 5 5 without white balance White Mode White balance used 16 31 10 1F 6 12 5 Color1 Chaser C C 1 0 7BPS 2 3BPS 112 127 70 7F 44 49 5 Slow fast gt 1 43 s 0 43 s Color1 Chaser C C 2 0 7 BPS 2 0 BPS 128 143 80 8F 50 56 5 Slow fast gt 1 43s 0 5s Fan min as long as temp lt 60 C 224 229 E0 E5 88 89 5 RESET Normal Mode 250 255 FA FF 98 100 No movement 0 00 0 Moveme Size Phase nt PAN 1 0 01 01 01 01 0 5 1 90 02 03 02 03 1 0 1 180 04 05 04 05 1 7 1 270 06 07 06 07 2 5 PAN 2 0 08 09 08 09 3 3 2 90 10 11 OA 0B 4 1 2 180 12 13 OC 0D 49 2 270 14 15 OE OF 5 7 PAN 3 0 16 17 11 11 6 5 3 90 18 19 12 13 7 3 3 180 20 21 14 15 8 0 3 270 22 23 16 17 8 8 PAN 4 0 24 25 18 19 9 6 4 90 26 27 1A 1B 10 4 4 180 28 29 1C 1D 11 2 4 270 30 31 1E 1F 12 TILT size phase see al
3. Defines whether the last DMX signal is held or the LEDs are switched OFF in the event of DMX signal interruption Automatic position feedback correction for Pan Tilt movement Adjustments for a uniform white color white balance This function only works in 14 channels mode white mode impression Impression Red Input for red adjustments Blue Input for blue adjustments Green Input for green adjustments DMX input LCD will display the current DMX value for each Monitor channel Pan Instantaneous value for Pan Kaum Instantaneous value for Pan Tilt movements Movements Special Instantaneous value for Special Dimmer Instantaneous value for Dimmer Shutter Instantaneous value for Shutter Blue Instantaneous value for Blue Green Instantaneous value for Green Red Instantaneous value for Red Color Wheel Instantaneous value for Color Wheel Tilt Instantaneous value for Tilt movement awe Indicates the overall operation time of the Live time system Display Adjust the display functionality Blackout Display Blackout ON OFF Select DMX User selectable DMX modes Mode Compressed 10 DMX channels Normal 14 DMX channels High Resolution 13 DMX channels Dimmer operates at 16 bit White Mode ON OFF Adjustments for white balance are activated als ON OFF Inverts Pan movements Reverse Tilt ON OFF Inverts Tilt movements Reset Reset fixture to the home position Locking and unlocking the Control Panel Please lock and unlock the control panel by p
4. Power supply Power consumption 350 VA Watt Power Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz wide range input Fuse protection Micro fuse 5x20 mm GMA 220v 4A Operational Parameters Max Ambient 45 C integrated overheating switch Temperature Mounting Position Any see chapter mounting Lighting System Additive Color mixing LED Type 90x Luxeon K2 High power LEDs Lifetime 100 000 h 30 LEDs per color wavelength optimized for maximum presentable color space Optical System High efficient Collimator cluster Exchangeable optical carrier with 10 light distribution angle 25 optional Scattering light aperture Shutter Dimmer 8 Bit Strobe Effect with variable speed between 1 10 flashes per second Random Strobe Pulse Effects Continuous Dimmer 0 100 DMX Control Standard USITT DMX 512 3 pole XLR Pin 3 Pin 2 Ground Pin 1 Die DMX Addressing starts at the DMX channel 001 Pan Tilt 8 16 Bit Pan movement 660 in min 3 2 seconds Position Feedback Tilt movement 300 in min 1 5 seconds Position Feedback Weights and Measures Width of the base 340 mm 13 4 Length of the base 145 mm 5 7 height head vertical 370 mm 14 6 Weight net 7 5 kg 16 5 Ibs Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior wr
5. LATION PROFESSIONAL Impression User Manual RGB Elation Professional 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles Ca 90040 www elationlighting com Rev 6 6 2008 Version 1 53 27 Impression 2 SAFETY GUIDLINES The Impression is an extremely sophisticated piece of electronic equipment To guarantee a smooth operation it is important to follow the guidelines in this manual The manufacturer of this device will not accept responsibility for damages resulting from the misuse of this fixture due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual 10 Always be sure that the fan and the air inlets remain clean and are never blocked Allow about 6 15cm between this fixture and other devices or a wall to allow for proper cooling Never touch the fixture during normal operation This can cause severe personal injuries and or damage to the fixture Be sure to unplug the Impression and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before attempting to change the optical lens assembly Never look directly into the lamp beam You risk injury to your retina which may induce blindness For safe operation follow the Installation guide described in chapter three of this manual Operating the Impression without suited safety aids such as safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and or personal injury Installation should only be performed by qualified and certified personal When
6. follow the above figure when making your own cables Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector Do not connect the cable s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR s outer casing Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior DMX Output DMX Input DMX Output DMX Input 3 Pin XLR Socket 3 Pin XLR Socket 5 Pin XLR Socket 5 Pin XLR Socket 1 Ground 1 Ground 2 Data amp 2 Data amp 3 Data 3 Data 4 Open 5 Open DMX 512 control connection Connect the provided XLR cable to the female 3 pin XLR output of your controller and the other side to the male 3 pin XLR input of the moving head Please refer to the diagram below You can chain multiple moving heads together through serial linking The cable needed should be two conductor shielded cable with XLR input and output connectors Always be sure daisy chain your in and out data connections never split or Y your DMX connections unless you are using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto Branch 4 or DMX Branch 4 DMX Controller Elation Professional 18 impression Impression DMX 512 connection with DMX terminator A DMX terminator should be used in all DMX lines especially in longer runs The use of a terminator may avoid erratic behavior in your DMX line A terminator is a 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor that is connected between pins 2 and 3
7. 9 20 27 13 15 5 Color 05 Green 1 40 47 28 2F 16 18 5 Color 06 Turquoise 1 48 55 30 37 19 21 5 Color 07 Cyan 1 56 63 38 3F 22 24 5 Color 08 Blue 1 64 71 40 47 25 27 5 Color 09 Lavender 1 72 79 48 4F 28 30 5 Color 10 Mauve 1 80 87 50 57 31 34 5 Color 11 Magenta 1 88 95 58 5F 35 37 5 Color 12 Pink1 96 103 60 67 38 40 5 White CTO Color temperature 104 111 68 6F 41 43 5 3200K Elation Professional 26 impression impression Channel 6 Red 7 Green 8 Blue 9 Shutter 10 Dimmer 11 Color temperature 12 Special 13 Movement Elation Professional Function Time and Value DMX HEX Color 14 Blue Color temperature 112 119 70 77 44 46 5 5600K White CTB Color temperature 120 127 78 7F 47 49 5 7200K Rainbow Effect Stop 2 128 80 50 Rainbow Effect 3 Slow fast 129 223 81 DF 51 88 Rainbow Effect random colors Slow fast 224 255 EO FF 89 100 Color mixing system Red 0 100 0 255 00 FF 0 100 Color mixing system Green 0 100 0 255 00 FF 0 100 Color mixing system Blue 0 100 0 255 00 FF 0 100 Shutter closed 0 15 00 0F 0 5 5 Random Strobe different pattern Slow fast 16 47 10 2F 6 18 5 Dim in then shutter closing random Slow
8. 98 Shutter open 251 255 FB FF 99 100 Dimmer 0 100 0 255 0 FF 0 100 Elation Professional impression High Resolution Mode 13 DMX Channels impression Channel 1 Pan Course 2 Pan Fine 3 Tilt Course 4 Tilt Fine 5 Red Coarse 6 Red Fine 7 Green Coarse 8 Green Fine 9 Blue Coarse 10 Blue Fine 11 Shutter 12 Dimmer Course 13 Dimmer Fine Function Time and Value DMX HEX 0 660 min 3 2 s 0 255 00 FF 0 100 High Pos High Pos 2 6 16 Bit 0 255 00 FF 0 100 0 300 min 1 5 s 0 255 00 FF 0 100 High Pos High Pos 1 2 16 Bit 0 255 00 FF 0 100 Color Mix Red 0 100 0 255 00 FF 0 100 Color Mix Red Low 0 100 0 255 00 FF 0 100 Color Mix Green 0 100 0 255 00 FF 0 100 Color Mix Green Low 0 100 0 255 00 FF 0 100 Color Mix Blue 0 100 0 255 00 FF 0 100 Color Mix Blue Low 0 100 0 255 00 FF 0 100 Shutter closed 0 15 00 0F 0 5 5 Random Strobe different pattern Slow fast 16 47 10 2F 6 18 5 Dim in then shutter closing random Slow fast 48 79 30 4F 19 31 patterns 5 Shutter open then dim out Slow fast 80 111 50 6F 32 43 Dim in then dim out random pattern Slow fast 112 14 70 8F 44 56 3 Strobe effect slow fast 0 2Hz 10Hz 144 239 AO EF 57 94 Shutter open 240 24 FO
9. F9 95 97 9 5 RESET Min 3 Sec 250 FA 98 Shutter open 251 25 FB FF 99 100 5 Dimmer 0 100 0 255 0 FF 0 100 Dimmer Low 0 255 0 FF 0 100 1 The predefined colors can be used as start colors for the Rainbow effect Please select first a desired start color before you activate the rainbow effect All Impression will afterwards start from that color and will execute the rainbow effect synchronously Different Impression can certainly have different start colors but will still execute the rainbow effect synchronously If you choose a color different from the once marked with 1 in the tables above the rainbow start color will be red 2 Rainbow effect Stop will pause this function After resuming the rainbow effect will be continued with the current color 3 The Rainbow effect will run synchronously only if it will be started going out from one of the predefined colors see also 1 before Elation Professional 30 impression impression 13 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS FE Ee ji l N f n DON l gue S y y J se 3 5 co oO a SS N s j JA u oN je ei i 2 s NO to 1 t Eg 140 A 232 f S FT 17 i I r g s rr A j AA ee BE KL I eo a F j 8 i i vr 4 e b 338 l 1 Elation Professional 34 impression impression 14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
10. Impression These kits will provide a proper and secure means to install the fixture in different positions The fixture was designed to accept the available mounting kits please do not attempt to mount the fixture by any other means than those describe in the following sections of this manual Please also note that the fixture is clearly marked with a FRONT orientation this will ensure a universal orientation when mounting several fixtures 1x M10 length max 16mm 2x Camlock quick release fasteners front side of the fixture Elation Professional 13 impression Impression Clamp Mounting Hanging The Impression provides a unique mounting assembly that integrates the base as well as the safety cable rigging point in one unit see the illustration below When mounting this fixture to truss be sure to secure an appropriately rated coupler directly to the base using a M10 x 16mm bolt fitted through the center hole of the base As an added safety measure be sure to attach at least one properly rated safety cable to the fixture using the safety cable rigging point integrated in the base Floor Mounting The Impression ships with a floor stand that will properly balance the fixture in an up right position For upright operation always use the dedicated floor stand mounted to the bottom of the fixture this will allow for additional bracing during upright operation The floor stand is kept securely attached wit
11. ODE ENTER gt Level 2 Manual DMX Display Contrast Default Set Adjust Temperature Arm Temperature Head Lamp Off if DMX off Position Feedback White Adjust Elation Professional Level 3 Level 4 Pan Pan Tilt Movements Special Dimmer Shutter Blue Green Red Color Wheel Tilt Key code XXXX Pan Offset Tilt Offset Clear EEPROM Diagnose Pos Feed Pan Delta Anz TiO Int Err PFC Voltage Pos Feed Tilt Delta 22 impression Description of Function Defines the starting DMX address Manual control of all system functions Manual control of the Pan motor X movement Manual control of the Pan and Tilt movement Activate the White or Full Power Mode see also DMX table Manual control of the Dimmer Manual control of the Shutter Manual control of the blue Manual control of the green Manual control of the red Manual control of the synthesized color wheel Manual control of the Tilt motor Y movement Adjustment for the Display contrast Resets all functions to the factory values Code protection for the calibration menu for use by authorized technicians only Calibration for Pan Offset Calibration for Tilt Offset Erases the EEPROM flash memory Diagnose functions Internal data and function diagnose Internal data and function diagnose Displays the present PFC voltage Internal data and function diagnose Indicates the arm temperature Indicates the head temperature
12. arm Yellow 1 24 31 18 1F 9 12 5 Color 04 Yellow 1 32 39 20 27 13 15 5 Color 05 Green 1 40 47 28 2F 16 18 5 Color 06 Turquoise 1 48 55 30 37 19 21 5 Color 07 Cyan 1 56 63 38 3F 22 24 5 Color 08 Blue 1 64 71 40 47 25 27 5 Color 09 Lavender 1 72 79 48 4F 28 30 5 Color 10 Mauve 1 80 87 50 57 31 34 5 Color 11 Magenta 1 88 95 58 5F 35 37 5 Color 12 Pink 1 96 103 60 67 38 40 5 White CTO Color temperature 104 111 68 6F 41 43 5 3200K Color 14 Blue Color temperature 112 119 70 77 44 46 5 5600K White CTB Color temperature 120 127 78 7F 47 49 5 7200K Rainbow Effect Stop 2 128 80 50 Rainbow Effect 3 Slow fast 129 223 81 DF 51 88 Rainbow Effect random colors Slow fast 224 255 EO FF 89 100 Color mixing system Red 0 100 0 255 00 FF 0 100 Color mixing system Green 0 100 0 255 00 FF 0 100 Color mixing system Blue 0 100 0 255 00 FF 0 100 Shutter closed 0 15 00 0F 0 5 5 Random Strobe different pattern Slow fast 16 47 10 2F 6 18 5 Dim in then shutter closing random Slow fast 48 79 30 4F 19 31 5 patterns Shutter open then dim out Slow fast 80 111 50 6F 32 43 Dim in then dim out random pattern Slow fast 112 143 70 8F 44 56 Strobe effect slow fast 0 2Hz 10Hz 144 239 AO EF 57 94 Shutter open 240 249 FO F9 95 97 5 RESET Min 3 Sec 250 FA
13. e force when installing or operating the device While choosing an installation location please be sure that the fixture will not be exposed to extreme heat moisture or dust The minimum distance between the fixture and a wall or flat surface should be at least 5 meter about 1 5ft Always install the fixture with an appropriate safety cable When installing the fixture in a suspended environment always be to use mounting hardware no less than M10 x 25 mm also be sure the hardware is insert in the pre arranged screw holes in the base of the fixture When using the quick release Omega cam lock system be sure the four quick lock fasteners are locked in the quick lock holes correctly Do not attempt to operate this fixture until you have familiarized yourself with its functions Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating this type of theatrical fixture most damages are the result of operations by nonprofessionals If service is ever required please use the original packaging to transport the fixture in for service Elation Professional 11 impression Impression 6 MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION Mounting The Impression is fully operational in any positions hanging upside down from a ceiling mounted on its side or set on a flat level surface see illustration below The following section will detail the available mounting options When determining a mounting point be sure this fixture is k
14. ept at least 0 5m away from any flammable materials decoration etc Always use and install a safety cable as an additional safety measure to prevent accidental damage and or injury in the event the clamp fails X Z Mounting Cautions For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside walking paths seating areas or in areas were the fixture might be reached by unauthorized personal Before mounting the fixture to any surface make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the device s weight Elation Professional 12 impression Impression Never stand directly below the device when mounting removing or servicing the fixture Overhead mounting requires extensive experience including amongst others calculating working load limits a fine knowledge of the installation material being used and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the fixture If you lack these qualifications do not attempt the installation yourself Improper installation can result in bodily injury Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting main power Refer to regulations BGV C1 formerly VBG 70 and DIN VDE0711 217 for proper installation in Europe To ensure proper installation only qualified staff should attempt installation Mounting points Various mounting kits are available for the
15. er to your fixture 10 Safety Cable Mounting Point Connection The fixture includes two safety cable slots intergraded into the base Be sure to use these slots as a secondary rigging point to secure the fixture in the event a clamp fails Elation Professional 9 impression Impression 4 FEATURES Pan 660 Tilt 300 LED White Amber Additive Color Mixing Strobe effect 0 10 flashes per second or random strobe 90 Bright Luxeon K2 High Powered LEDs o 30 Red o 30 Green o 30 Blue Dimmer intensity from 0 100 User Selectable Color Change Modes Electronic Power Supply 100 240v 50Hz 60Hz Control board with full LCD character display and foil keyboard Reversible Display Option 180 Flip Auto test for all functions Automatic Pan Tilt Correction 10 Beam Angle Optional Lens Replacement Kit 25 Fully Functional in any Position USITT DMX 512 Complaint 3 pin DMX Connections Value of each DMX channel can be displayed Extremely Light Weight 16 5lbs 7 5kg Elation Professional 10 impression Impression 5 GENERAL GUIDELINES This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage in nightclubs in theatres etc Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to so This fixture was designed for indoor use only Consistent operational breaks may ensure that the fixture will function properly for may years to come Do not shake the fixture around Avoid brut
16. fixture s current DMX If the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal the display will flash continuously To set or adjust a DMX address please follow the procedure below 1 While the current three digit address is flashing use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a new address Once the new address has been selected lock the new address into the fixture s memory by pressing the ENTER button The DMX address is non volatile and will remain in the fixture s memory even when the power to the unit is switched off Memory is backed up and retain by an internal power source that should last about five years Universal DMX Control This function allows you to use a universal DMX 512 controller such as the Elation Show Designer 2 or Elation Show Designer 3 to control head movement the color wheel the shutter strobe and all other DMX traits A DMX controller allows you to create unique programs tailored to your individual needs The Impression uses 14 DMX channels See page 25 for detailed description of the DMX traits To control your fixture in DMX mode follow the set up procedures below as well as the set up specifications that are included with your DMX controller Use the controller s faders to control the various DMX fixture traits This will allow you to create your own programs 1 Follow the instruction on page above to set the DMX address 2 Be sure to use a terminator on the last fixture especially for lo
17. g several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible Never split a DMX line with a Y style connector The order in which the fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing For example a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in the DMX chain at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle The DMX controller knows to send data assigned to address 1 to that fixture no matter where it is located in the DMX chain The Impression can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The Impression is a 14 channel DMX fixture The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the LCD menu Data Cable DMX Cable Requirements For DMX and Master Slave Operation Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3 pin XLR connector for data input and data output If you are making your own cables be sure to use two conductor shielded digital DMX cable not microphone cable rated at 120 ohms this cable is specifically designed for DMX transmission and may be purchased from your Elation dealer or at most professional lighting retailers Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable Also remember that a DMX line must be daisy chained and cannot be split unless using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto Branch 4 or DMX Branch 4 Elation Professional 17 impression Impression COMMON Be sure to
18. h a Camlock quick release system To attach the floor stand properly line up the Camlock fasteners with Camlock mounting points on the base and turn the two fasteners 90 to lock them in place To release the Camlock repeat the same action in reverse See the illustration on the next page for details on the floor stand Elation Professional 14 impression Impression tza a 2x eyelets Side Mounting To properly operate the Impression in a sidewise position it is necessary to use the optional side mounting bracket assembly This bracket assembly uses two half couplers and allows a concentric position between two truss bars Never mount the fixture on its side using the single coupler method described in the Clamp Mounting section on the previous page as it may damage the base The side mounting assembly was specifically designed to cope with excessive torque that occurs when the fixture is mounted on its side To attach the side mounting bracket use the same Camlock mounting points that are available for the floor stand Line up the Camlock fasteners with Camlock mounting points on the base and turn the two fasteners 90 to lock them in place To release the Camlock repeat the same action in reverse See the illustration on the next page for details on the floor stand 2x 90 Half coupler clamp 1 Half coupler clamp 2 HOND O CHO Wb
19. hen working in the fixture s operating system c Down Select Button This button is used to scroll backwards when navigating through the system menu d Up Select Button This button is used to scroll forward when navigating through the system menu 4 Base This fixture uses an integrated Camlock system for various mounting options built in to the base The Camlock clamp system allows a quick and efficient means to secure the unit For proper installation see Mounting and Installation on page 12 5 Power Switch The switch is used to control main power to fixture s electronics Elation Professional 8 impression Impression DMX Output Jack This 3 Pin XLR jack is used to send an outgoing DMX signal For best results this jack should be terminated if it is the last fixture in a DMX daisy chain see termination on page 19 DMX Input Jack This 3 Pin XLR jack is used to receive an incoming DMX signal Electronics Fuse Holder This housing holds a 250v 4A GMA fuse 120v operation Never defeat this fuse this fuse is designed to protect the electronics in the event of severer power fluctuations In the event of fuse failure always be sure to replace this fuse with an exact match unless otherwise instructed by an authorized Elation technician Powercon Connector This power jack is designed to be used only with the Neutrik Powercon adapter included with your fixture This jack provides main pow
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21. mounting this fixture use only the original rigging parts included with this fixture Any structural modification will void the original manufactures warranty and may increase the risk of damage and or personal injury To reduce the risk of fire or shock do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord is damaged in any way The impression is a completely self contained fixture there are no user serviceable parts or lamps to change Please do not attempt to service this fixture All service related issues should be referred to an authorized Elation service technician Important Notice Damages resulting from the disregard of safety and general user instructions found in this user manual are not subject to any warranty claims Elation Professional 6 impression Impression 3 FIXTURE OVERVIEW 1 Head and Lens Assembly actively and passively cooled 2 Arm with various cooling vents 3 LCD Full Text Display and Menu with Foil Key Pad data entry 4 Base with various connectors and Camlock mounting system Power On Off Switch DMX Output 3 pin XLR DMX Input 3 pin XLR Fuse Holder and Fuse GMA 5x20mm 220V 4A 9 Main Power Input Powercon 10 Safety Cable Slot O N OD O Elation Professional 7 impression Impression 1 Head LED Lens Assembly The head assembly consist of the main output lenses a
22. n the front of the unit Press this button to activate the system menu Tap the UP button until you reach the function you wish to change When you reach the function you wish to change tap the ENTER button once to select that menu function When a function is selected the menu will begin to flash use the UP or DOWN button to change the function Once your changes are made tap the ENTER button yet again to lock the change in the system menu To exit without making any changes tap the MODE button The control panel located on the side of the fixture allows you to access the main menu and make all necessary adjustments to the Impression During normal operation tapping the MODE key once will access the fixture s main menu Once in the main menu you can navigate through the different functions and access the sub menus with the Up and Down buttons Once you reach a field that requires adjusting tap the ENTER button to activate that field and use the UP and Down button to adjust the field Tapping the A 4 A A Enter button once more will confirm your setting Once a setting is Mode Down saved the LED will briefly readout OK to confirm a new setting has Enter Up been made and locked into memory You may exit the main menu at any time without making any adjustments by tapping the MODE button Elation Professional 21 impression DOWN UP gt UP gt DOWN Level1 DMX Start Address 001 Special M
23. nd LED cluster module A high velocity variable speed fan is mounted in the head to aid in the cooling process The fan is designed to vary the velocity at different operating temperatures When the fixture reaches a predetermined internal operating temperature the fan functions at high speeds The higher speeds provide better cooling associated with higher operating temperatures during long use When the fixture is operating at a lower temperature the fans operate at low speed Be sure to keep all vents clean blocked cooling vents can shorten LED life and reduce the fixtures reliability 2 Arm Cooling Fan A high velocity variable speed fan is mounted in the head to aid in the cooling process The fan is designed to vary the velocity at different operating temperatures When the fixture reaches a predetermined internal operating temperature the fan functions at high speeds The higher speeds provide better cooling associated with higher operating temperatures during long use When the fixture is operating at a lower temperature the fans operate at low speed Be sure to keep all vents clean blocked cooling vents can shorten LED life and reduce the fixtures reliability 3 4 Segment Menu Display This display details menu functions a Mode Select Button This button is used to access the fixture s main system menu and on board programming functions b Enter Select Button This button is used to select and confirm a menu function w
24. ng a DMX signal please check the following The 3 PIN XLR plug cable with DMX signal from controller is not connected or is not inserted completely into the DMX input jack The DMX controller could be switched off or defective A DMX cable or connector is defective A DMX terminator has not been inserted into the last fixture in your DMX chain Elation Professional 20 impression Impression 8 FIXTURE MENU On Board System Menu The Impression comes with an easy to navigate system menu This next section will detail the functions of each command in the system menu LCD Control Panel The control panel located on the arm of the fixture allows you to access the main menu and make all necessary adjustments to the Impression During normal operation tapping the MODE key once will access the fixture s main menu Once in the main menu you can navigate through the different functions and access the sub menus with the Up and Down buttons Once you reach a field that requires adjusting tap the ENTER button to activate that field and use the UP and Down button to adjust the field Tapping the Enter button once more will confirm your setting Once a setting is saved the LED will briefly readout PASS to confirm a new setting has been made and locked into memory You may exit the main menu at any time without making any adjustments by tapping the MODE button MODE Button To access the main menu locate the MODE button o
25. nger cable runs more than a 100 feet 3 For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included with your DMX controller Elation Professional 25 impression impression 10 DMX CHANNEL TRAITS The chart below details the channel layout for 14 DMX channels default CHANNEL 1 Pan Movement max 630 or 540 User Selectable CHANNEL 2 16bit Pan Movement pan fine CHANNEL 3 Tilt Movement max 265 CHANNEL 4 16bit Tilt Movement tilt fine CHANNEL 5 Color Fixed CHANNEL 6 Red CHANNEL 7 Green CHANNEL 8 Blue CHANNEL 9 Shutter Strobe 0 13Hz and Shutter close open function random strobe CHANNEL 10 Dimmer Intensity Control CHANNEL 11 Color Temperature CHANNEL 12 Special Reset CHANNEL 13 Movement Macros CHANNEL 14 Speed Control Pan Tilt movement Normal Mode 14 DMX Channels Channel Function Time and Value DMX HEX 1 Pan Coarse 0 660 Min 3 2 s 0 255 00 FF 0 100 2 Pan Fine High Pos High Pos 2 6 16 Bit 0 255 00 FF 0 100 3 Tilt Coarse 0 300 Min 1 5s 0 255 00 FF 0 100 4 Tilt Fine High Pos High Pos 1 2 16 Bit 0 255 00 FF 0 100 5 Color Wheel Colors adjustable via RGB 0 7 00 07 0 2 5 Fixed Color 01 Red 1 8 15 08 0F 3 5 5 Color 02 Amber 1 16 23 10 17 6 8 5 Color 03 Warm Yellow 1 24 31 18 1F 9 12 5 Color 04 Yellow 1 32 3
26. of a male XLR connector DATA and DATA This fixture is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last fixture in your daisy chain to terminate the line Using a line terminator Elation part DMX T PACK will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior N Termination reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems ih and interference It is always advisable a to connect a DMX terminal Resistance IL 120 Ohm 1 4 W between PIN 2 DMX 8 and PIN 3 DMX of the last fixture 5 Pin XLR DMX Connectors Some manufactures use 5 pin XLR connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3 pin 5 pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3 pin XLR DMX line When inserting standard 5 pin XLR connectors in to a 3 pin XLR line a cable adaptor must be used these adaptors are readily available at most professional lighting retail outlets The following chart details a proper cable conversion 3 Pin XLR to 5 Pin XLR Conversion 3 Pin XLR Female Out 5 Pin XLR Male In Data True signal Pin 3 Not Used Po Pin 4 Do Not Use Not Used od Pin 5 Do Not Use Fixture DMX addressing All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX controller so the correct fixture responds to the correct control signal This digital starting address is the Elation Professional 19 impression Impression channel number from which the fixture starts to listen to the digital control information sen
27. ompressed Mode even though there is no DMX Special channel This setting can be activated or deactivated directly in the fixture s system menu To activate the white balance setting be sure to set the White Mode to ON to deactivate the setting be sure to set the White Mode to OFF When set to OFF all the RGB functions will transition from 0 100 The continuous color temperature correction is applicable only for the White color i e if this function is selected DMX 2 001 the Impression will change the color to white immediately and will then be adjustable in the color temperature in a range between 3200K and 7200K Hence a color correction for others than white is not intended Elation Professional 28 impression Compressed Mode 10 DMX Channels impression Channel 1 Pan Coarse 2 Pan Fine 3 Tilt Coarse 4 Tilt Fine 5 Color Wheel Fixed 6 Red 7 Green 8 Blue 9 Shutter 10 Dimmer Function Time and Value DMX HEX 0 660 Min 3 2 s 0 255 00 FF 0 100 High Pos High Pos 2 6 16 Bit 0 255 00 FF 0 100 0 300 Min 1 5 s 0 255 00 FF 0 100 High Pos High Pos 1 2 16 Bit 0 255 00 FF 0 100 Colors adjustable via RGB 0 7 00 07 0 2 5 Color 01 Red 1 8 15 08 0F 3 5 5 Color 02 Amber 1 16 23 10 17 6 8 5 Color 03 W
28. ressing the menu keys MODE amp ENTER amp UP at the same time Additional features during switching ON the system a 1200Hz Mode Hold down the UP button during power ON Elation Professional 23 impression b Impression After switching ON the system the LEDs will be operated with a Pulse Width Modulation PWM of 1200Hz In addition all standard setting will be loaded DMX start address 001 Normal Mode with 14 DMX channels 600Hz Mode Hold down the DOWN button during power ON After switching ON the system the LEDs will be operated with a Pulse Width Modulation PWM of 600Hz In addition all standard setting will be loaded DMX start address 001 Normal Mode with 14 DMX channels Standard Mode Hold down the ENTER button during power ON After switching ON the system the DMX start address will be set to 001 All other setting remain unchanged Additional Display Indication As a default you ll find the following additional information in the first row of the LCD display XX X XX 06 600Hz 12 1200Hz N Normal Mode C Compressed Mode H High Res Mode N Tilt normal Tilt inverted N Pan normal 1 Pan inverted Elation Professional 24 impression Impression 9 OPERATION DMX ADDRESSING After the fixture is turned ON it will immediately complete a reset process that test all the fixture s functions When the reset process concludes the LCD will display the
29. so PAN 32 63 20 3F 13 25 27 impression impression Channel Function Time and Value DMX HEX PAN TILT size phase see also PAN 64 95 40 5F 26 37 PAN TILT inverse size phase see also PAN 96 127 60 7F 38 50 Circle size phase see also PAN 128 159 80 9F 51 62 Circle inverse size phase see also PAN 160 191 AO BF 63 75 Figure eight size phase see also PAN 192 223 CO DF 76 87 Random movement Size see also PAN 224 255 EO FF 88 100 14 Speed Pan Tilt relative movement 0 15 00 0F 0 6 Pan Tilt Pan Tilt slow fast Pan Min 660 200s 16 255 10 FF 7 100 Also use this channel to adjust the Pan Max 660 2 65 s speed of the movements on channel Tilt Min 300 110s 13 Tilt Max 300 1 8 s Max Power Mode vs White Mode The Impression can regard the white balance adjustments for each individual color setting Whether the White Mode is used with RGB can be selected in the Normal DMX Mode during operation with the Special DMX channel If the Special channel is set to a value between DMX 0 15 the White Mode is not used and the RGB goes for the maximum light output If the Special channel is set to a value between DMX 16 31 the white balance is used for the RGB output Using White Balance in Compressed Mode It is still possible to use the White Balance options in C
30. t out from the DMX controller The allocation of this starting DMX address is achieved by setting the correct DMX address on the digital display located on the head of the fixture You can set the same starting address for all fixtures or a group of fixtures or set different address for each individual fixture Be advised that setting all you fixtures to the same DMX address will subsequently control all fixtures in the same fashion in other words changing the settings of one channel will affect all the fixtures simultaneously If you set each fixture to a different DMX address each unit will start to listen to the channel number you have set based on the quantity of control channels DMX channels of each fixture That means changing the settings of one channel will only affect the selected fixture In the case of the Impression which is a 14 channel fixture you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1 the second unit to 15 14 1 the third unit to 29 14 15 and so on Note During start up the Impression will automatically detect whether a DMX data signal is being received or not If DMX data signal is being received the display will show A XXX XXX representing the actual DMX address If the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal the display will flash A XXX XXX representing the actual DMX address If your fixture is connected to a DMX controller and the display is flashing not receivi
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