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1. Weight with Lens amp Yoke 24 pounds 11kg 8 ARINA SPECIFICATIONS input voltage 90 305V AC input voltage frequency AC 50 to 60 hertz power consumption 800 watts dimmer built in dims from 0 to 100 light source single color high brightness LEDs LED rated lifespan 20 000 hours color available in 6000 K daylight or 3400 K tungsten stability flicker free up to 1500fps at any output level flicker free at any frame rate at 100 output chassis anodized aluminum operating temperature 40 F to 120 F 40 C to 50 C remote operation Nila Net or DMX with adapter network connections RJ45 mounting yoke with junior pin or hanging harness warranty two years limited ETL amp CE approved RoHS compliant 18 ARINA BEAM SPREADS 20 40 p 2 umm 6m 12m ARINA PHOTOMETRICS daylight balanced 10 1300 600 360 114000 6460 2370 60 140 73 42 1505 785 30 80 907 55 32 1045 590 225 60x10 340 170 97 3660 1830 leW 20 507mm 9 230mm X 18 457mm 19990099999 Weight with Yoke 69 5 pounds 31 5 kg 9 LIGHTING KITS ENG KIT Nila s ENG kit comes packed with everything you need in one convenient package Included in the kit 2x Nila Varsas in daylight or tungsten 2x Varsa barn door kits 12x Varsa hol2. LEVEL 100 0 MilaMet Ch 991 A v Nila Net In Out LEVEL 50 07 Hi sahet Ch 8602 A v Nila Net In Out LEUEL 2885 MilaMet Ch 992 T A v Nila Net In Qut Ca 5 Pin DMX OUT DMX to Nila Net Cat5 or Cat6 Cat5 or Cat6 Adapter Cable Cable Cable 3 5 5 USING A STANDARD DMX CONSOLE in parallel Connect the 5 pin XLR output of the DMX console to a non powered RJ45 splitter using our DMX to Nila Net adapter cable Use the splitter to distribute the control signal to each fixture Each fixture can be assigned its own channel or controlled together on the same channel When using this sort of arrangement every fixture will display a T on its screen indicating that the control signal terminates at each fixture DMX CONSOLE LEVEL 188 85 NilaNet Ch 661 T A v Nila Net JH E E DD LEVEL S887 MilaMet Ch 862 T Nila Net In Out mu LEVEL 20 07 NilaNet Ch 683 T Nila Net In Out L L J DMX 5 Pin DMX OUT DMX to Nila AE Adapter Cable Cat5 or Cat6 Cables 10 The output of Nila light fixtures can be manipulated through the use of Nila s holographic film lenses and hard gels Nila fixtures are designed to acommodate one or both media in the slots on the fixtures faces 4 1 HOLOGRAPHIC FILM LENSES Nila holographic film lenses are available in 10 20 40 60 80 and 10 x60 elliptical beam angles The lenses
3. USER GUIDE Nila light fixtures are intended for indoor use only unless clearly specified for outdoor use L Nila light fixtures should not be used if the ambient temperature is over 50 C 120 F Do not use Nila light fixtures in wet conditions unless clearly specified for all weather use A shock hazard may exist if a fixture is placed directly in water gt Nila light fixtures are not suitable for direct mounting on normally flammable surfaces suitable only for mounting on non combustible surfaces When mounting a Nila light fixture for use make sure the power cable is not stressed or kinked A shock hazard may exist if the power cable is being stressed due to the position of the fixture Only connect Nila light fixtures to grounded power supplies Nila lights can only be attached to AC power supplies of 90 to 240 volts AC 50 to 60 hertz unless specifically noted as DC compatible gt p C Nila products conform to all applicable CE directives Nila products comply with North American safety 1 standards RoHS Nila products comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive This user guide is published by Nila Inc without any warranty Improvements and changes to this user guide necessitated by typographical errors inaccuracies of current information or improvements to programs and or eguipment may be made by Nila Inc at any time and without notice Such changes will however be
4. 000 hours color available in 6000 K daylight or 3400 K tungsten stability flicker free up to 1500fps at any output level flicker free at any frame rate at 100 output chassis anodized aluminum operating temperature 40 F to 120 F 40 C to 50 C remote operation Nila Net or DMX with adapter network connections RJ45 mounting yoke with junior pin and baby receiver warranty two years limited ETL amp CE approved RoHS compliant 12 ZAILA BEAM SPREADS 3 10 y gt S lt 1m 3m ZAILA PHOTOMETRICS daylight balanced 20 800 64 l 6 8610 690 170 60 190 170 5 2045 180 55 COR 110 u da 180 15 130 5 127mm 5 3 8 137mm 7 178mm l Weight with Lens amp Yoke 5 pounds 2 3 kg 6 VARSA SPECIFICATIONS input voltage 100 240V AC amp 10 18V DC input voltage frequency AC 50 to 60 hertz power consumption 75 watts dimmer built in dims from 0 to 100 light source single color high brightness LEDs LED rated lifespan 20 000 hours color available in 6000 K daylight or 3400 K tungsten stability flicker free up to 1500fps at any output level flicker free at any frame rate at 100 output chassis anodized aluminum operating temperature 40 F to 120 F 40 C to 50 C remote operation Nila Net or DMX with adapter network connections RJ45 mounting yoke with junior pi
5. Verify that the light is set to Master Mode See section 3 2 for more information on how to set the control mode The light will fade up to the level at which it was last set The output level is indicated by a percentage readout on the LCD screen on the rear of the fixture You may now change the output level manually by using the up and down arrows on the rear of the fixture You may also connect a Nila Net or DMX network to control your fixture remotely See section 3 for more details on remote operation You may use any of the optional lenses to adjust the focus of your light fixture See section 4 for more details on lenses eYou may use any of the optional Nila hard gels to adjust the color temperature of your light fixture See section 4 for more details on gels Depending on your fixture and optional accessories you may attach barn doors or a Chimera soft box directly to your fixture See the specifications for your particular fixture for more details on optional accessories 2 1 AC OPERATION All Nila light fixtures have universal switching power supplies that work at 90 240V AC input Make sure that the main power switch is in the OFF position before attaching or removing the power cord from the fixture An AC power cord is provided for each Nila fixture A variety of plug types is available Your Nila light fixture will work anywhere in the world as long as you have the proper plug type for the region Regardle
6. incorporated into new editions of this user guide All rights reserved user guide version 2 0 updated 6 01 15 Patents Pending Contents Copyright Nila Inc 2015 Nila is a registered trademark of Nila Inc 723 West Woodbury Rd Altadena CA 91001 818 392 8370 www nila com 1 QUICK START GUIDE 3 2 POWER OPTIONS 2 1 AC OPERATION 4 2 2 DC OPERATION 4 3 CONTROLS 3 1 PHYSICAL CONTROLS 5 3 2 CONTROL MODES 6 3 3 MASTER MODE 6 3 4 NILA NET MODE 7 3 5 NETWORKING EXAMPLES 8 4 LENSES amp GELS 11 5 ZAILA SPECIFICATIONS 12 6 VARSA SPECIFICATIONS 14 7 BOXER SPECIFICATIONS 16 8 ARINA SPECIFICATIONS 18 9 KITS 20 ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE LED LIGHTING Thank you for purchasing a Nila LED light fixture You re now a member of an elite group of savvy lighting professionals who are ushering in a new age of lighting possibilities Take a moment to read this manual and familiarize yourself with the operation of your new light fixture With a little care your Nila light fixture should give you many years of exceptional service STATEMENT OF WARRANTY Please register your new Nila fixture to protect your investment http nila tv register All Nila products are covered by a warranty against manufacturing defects from the date of purchase by the original owner for two 2 years Under this guarantee Nila Inc s liability is limited to repair or replacement of the product with the same or an equivale
7. the same channel For more detailed information on the operation of the Pocket Console please refer to the Pocket Console manual NILA POCKET CONSOLE FALL oj BE Nila Net OUT LEVEL 20 04 MilaMet Ch 683 T A Nila Net n Out LEVEL 50 04 NilaNet Ch 002 A Nila Net In Oi Nila Net In Oi Cat5 or Cat6 Cat5 or Cat6 Cat5 or Cat6 Cable Cable Cable 3 5 3 USING A NILA POCKET CONSOLE in parallel Nila s Pocket Console is equipped with a Nila Net Out jack Simply connect a cat6 data cable as shown and use a non powered RJ45 splitter box to distribute the control signal to each fixture Each fixture can be assigned its own channel or controlled together on the same channel When using this sort of arrangement every fixture will display a T on its screen indicating that the control signal terminates at each fixture NILA POCKET CONSOLE HIILI LEVEL 188 85 MilaMet Ch 981 T A v Nila Net LEVEL 58 85 NilaNet Ch B Z T A v Nila Net LEVEL 28 85 MilaMet Ch 983 T Al v Nila Net Cat5 or Cat6 Cables 3 5 4 USING A STANDARD DMX CONSOLE in series Nila light fixtures can be controlled by any standard DMX control console The DMX standard 5 pin XLR output must simply be adapted to the Nila Net standard RJ45 connector Nila offers a 5 pin DMX to RJ45 adapter cable DMX CONSOLE
8. Net Mode To reset a Nila light fixture to Master Mode turn the unit off and hold down the Up Arrow while turning it back on Continue to hold the Up Arrow until startup is complete The lower half of the screen should now indicate Master Mode 3 3 MASTER MODE Master Mode allows for local dimming control of each individual fixture To change the intensity of a fixture s light output press the Up or Down Arrows on the rear of the fixture The LCD screen will display the intensity of the output from 0 to 100 A Nila fixture in Master Mode may also be used to control other Nila fixtures Simply connect a cat6 cable from the Nila Net Out jack on the rear of the Master fixture to the Nila Net In jack on any other Nila fixture Slave fixtures will automatically switch to Nila Net Mode and will mirror the intensity setting of the Master Mode unit No two fixtures in a chain may be in Master Mode at the same time 6 3 4 NILA NET MODE Nila Net Mode allows for remote dimming control of individual fixtures This mode requires input from a Nila fixture in Master Mode or a DMX control system with a Nila Net adapter Nila Net allows for each fixture to be addressed to a single control channel between 1 and 512 These addresses correspond to those of a DMX control device When there is a valid Nila Net signal present the LCD screen will display the fixture s current channel setting and output level If there is no Nila Net signal pres
9. bend the light to a precise beam angle The elliptical lens can be used to spread the light either vertically or horizontally depending on its orientation in the lens holder Lenses must be maintained in order to provide consistent performance Always orient the lens so that the glossy side is facing out away from the LEDs You may clean the lenses with water or a non abrasive window cleaner and a soft cloth If the matte side of a lens gets wet it may be less effective Allow it to dry completely before use Place the lenses in the Nila lens pouch to protect them between uses 4 2 HARD GELS Nila hard gels can be used to change the color temperature of your light Both CTO color temperature orange and CTB color temperature blue gels are available for Nila fixtures in 1 8 1 4 1 2 and Full densities CTO gels are useful if you d like your daylight fixtures to match other tungsten fixtures CTB gels are useful if you d like your tungsten fixtures to match other daylight fixtures Nila hard gels can be cleaned with water or a non abrasive window cleaner and a soft cloth Be careful not to scratch your gels as scratches can diffuse the light output of the fixture 11 5 ZAILA SPECIFICATIONS input voltage 100 240V AC amp 10 18V DC AC input voltage frequency AC 50 to 60 hertz power consumption 40 watts dimmer built in dims from 0 to 100 light source single color high brightness LEDs LED rated lifespan 20
10. ceed 10 3m in length Zaila amp Varsa XLR Pins 1 amp 2 Negative DC V In 3 amp 4 Positive DC V In Boxer XLR Pins 1 Negative DC V In 2 Positive DC V In 3 Not Used 3 1 PHYSICAL CONTROLS All standard Nila light fixtures use the same control pad Weatherproof fixtures have a similar set of controls but they are arranged slightly differently to accomodate weather resistant buttons LCD Screen Up Button Down Button Enter Button Network Jacks 3 2 CONTROL MODES There are two different operating modes for controlling Nila light fixtures On power up the LCD screen on the rear of the fixture will display the startup screen followed by the software version Once startup is complete the display will indicate both the output level 0 to 10096 and the operating mode that the fixture was in when last switched off The two operating modes are Master Mode and Nila Net Mode The light fixture will arrive from the factory in Master Mode It will automatically switch to Nila Net mode when a cat6 control cable is inserted and a Nila Net signal is present It will remain in Nila Net mode until it is manually reset to Master Mode To force a Nila light fixture into Nila Net mode when there is no Nila Net signal present turn the unit off and hold down the Down Arrow while turning the unit back on Continue to hold the Down Arrow until startup is complete The lower half of the LCD screen should now indicate Nila
11. ent the LCD screen will read Nila Net signal not present To change the control address of any Nila light fixture press the Enter Button to display the current address An asterisk will be visible above the first digit in the address Use the Up and Down Arrows to change that digit then press the Enter Button again to move the asterisk to the next digit Cycle through the digits to set a channel number between 1 and 512 Once the channel is set the display will return to the mode screen The channel is now written to memory and will not change even if the light fixture is powered off If the screen reads XXX is not a Legal Value you ve chosen an invalid address All addresses must be between 1 and 512 When in Nila Net Mode the last light in any chain will display a T on its display This indicates that the control signal is terminated at that light fixture If more than one light fixture in a chain displays a T then there is a faulty cable or fixture LEVEL 20 0 LI Indicates DMX MilaMet Ch 983 T Termination Point 3 5 NETWORKING EXAMPLES All of the examples presented here require all Nila light fixtures to be in Nila Net mode When connected to a Nila Net controller or DMX to Nila Net adapter cable the light fixtures will switch to Nila Net Mode automatically The fixtures may also be set to Nila Net Mode manually To force a Nila light fixture into Nila Net mode when there is no Nila Net signal present turn the un
12. it off and hold down the Down Arrow while turning the unit back on Continue to hold the Down Arrow until startup is complete The lower half of the LCD screen should now indicate Nila Net Mode To reset a Nila light fixture to Master Mode turn the unit off and hold down the Up Arrow while turning it back on Continue to hold the Up Arrow until startup is complete The lower half of the screen should now indicate Master Mode 3 5 1 USING AMASTER FIXTURE The simplest control network uses a Nila light fixture in Master Mode to control others in Nila Net Mode Simply connect a cat6 data cable as shown and make sure all fixtures are on the same control channel The Up and Down Arrows on the back of the fixture that is in Master Mode will now control the level of all of the lights in the chain Master Slave Slave Slave LEVEL 190 0 Hila Master Mode A IV Nila Net In Out LEVEL 18885 HilaHet Ch 601 A iV Nila Net LEVEL 18885 HilaHet Ch 601 A iV Nila Net LEVEL 168 84 MilaMet Ch 881 T A IV Nila Net In Out Cat5 or Cat6 Cat5 or Cat6 Cat5 or Cat6 Cable Cable Cable 3 5 2 USING A NILA POCKET CONSOLE in series Nila s Pocket Console is equipped with a Nila Net Out jack Simply connect a cat6 data cable as shown and daisy chain additional cables from fixture to fixture Each fixture can be assigned its own channel or controlled together on
13. n and baby receiver warranty two years limited ETL amp CE approved RoHS compliant 14 VARSA BEAM SPREADS 10 20 VARSA PHOTOMETRICS daylight balanced 0 Ft FC 00 40 m lux 00000 13000 3200 4000 5500 1500 A o Weight with Lens amp Yoke 10 pounds 4 5kg 7 BOXER SPECIFICATIONS input voltage 90 305V AC amp 20 30V DC input voltage frequency AC 50 to 60 hertz power consumption 200 watts dimmer built in dims from 0 to 100 light source single color high brightness LEDs LED rated lifespan 20 000 hours color available in 6000 K daylight or 3400 K tungsten stability flicker free up to 1500fps at any output level flicker free at any frame rate at 100 output chassis anodized aluminum operating temperature 40 F to 120 F 40 C to 50 C remote operation Nila Net or DMX with adapter network connections RJ45 mounting yoke with junior pin and baby receiver warranty two years limited ETL amp CE approved RoHS compliant 16 BOXER BEAM SPREADS 10 20 3m 6m BOXER PHOTOMETRICS daylight balanced 20 500 130 60 5380 1400 645 60 100 jso 15 1075 30 1460 80 80 230 1 ae0 245 ns 60x10 320 84 40 3445 oo00 430 OLH gt 00600 O000 O O O Q0000 IO NOOO 000 Ww
14. nt product and does not include installation costs removal costs or transportation costs nor loss or damage of any kind whatsoever whether incidental consequential or otherwise Nila Inc reserves the right to determine whether the equipment manufactured by Nila Inc is defective Damage due to normal wear and tear incorrect installation misuse abuse accident or any cause other than a manufacturing defect is not covered by the warranty Nila disclaims any liability for damage to products adapters other property or personal injury resulting in whole or in part from improper installation or use of its products Commodities not manufactured by Nila Inc are subject to the warranty or guarantee set forth by the manufacturer and then only to the extent Nila Inc is able to enforce the warranty or guarantee 2 Mount your Nila light fixture in such a way that it receives adequate ventilation Do not mount it to a flammable surface An AC power cord is supplied with each fixture A variety of plug styles is available Some Nila fixtures can be powered by batteries Please see section 2 2 for more information on DC operation Verify that the power switch on the unit is in the off position then locate an AC power outlet that provides grounded AC power between 90 and 240 volts and plug the unit in Switch the power switch to the ON position The LCD screen on the rear of the unit will indicate the control mode setting
15. ographic film lenses 2x Varsa lens pouches 8x Varsa hard gels in CTO or CTB 2x battery adapter plates in gold mount or V mount 1x Varsa Chimera kit Super Pro Plus Silver 2x lightweight kit stands 1x Pelican 1740 case with custom foam insert Total packed weight less than 70 pounds 20 HIGH SPEED LAB KIT Included in the kit 2x flicker free Zaila fixtures in daylight or tungsten 6x Zaila holographic film lenses 2 each of 20 40 amp 60 1x Zaila lens pouch 1x Pelican 1514 case with padded divider set 2x lightweight kit stands HIGH SPEED CAPTURE KIT Included in the kit 2x flicker free Varsa fixtures in daylight or tungsten 6x Varsa holographic film lenses 2 each of 20 40 amp 60 1x Varsa lens pouch 1x Pelican 1740 case with custom foam insert 2x lightweight kit stands Nila s fixtures are flicker free at any frame rate when used at 10096 and at speeds up to 1500 fps when dimmed 21 LIGHT SMARTER 723 West Woodbury Rd Altadena CA 91001 818 392 8370 www nila tv
16. ss of plug type a grounded power source is always necessary for safe operation Nila fixtures are not designed to be used with external dimmers 2 2 DC OPERATION Nila s revolutionary Direct DC option makes it possible to connect your Nila light fixtures directly to a DC source Direct DC makes powering your lights in the field a snap Simply connect an XLR output from the battery to the rear of your fixture and run the light as usual For the Varsa and Zaila an optional V mount or gold mount battery plate is available It s designed to be conveniently attached to the fixture s yoke The Varsa and Zaila accept 10 18 volt DC input and the Boxer accepts 20 30 volt DC If your battery s voltage falls outside the recommended range the fixture will not function We recommend that you use batteries rated at 6 amps or higher If you use a battery whose current rating is lower than 6 amps you risk damaging the battery If a battery is connected with its polarity reversed the fixture will not function and built in polarity protection will protect your Nila light fixture from damage Both AC and DC power can be connected at the same time without risk of failure If both are connected the fixture will continue to draw power from the DC input until the battery s voltage drops below nominal voltage You can hot swap AC and DC cables with the light powered on and you will not see any change in the light output DC extension cables should not ex
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