ELAR Quad Strip User Manual
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1. ELATION ELAR QUAD STRIP user manual diis avno uvia NOILW13 UDU J SN www elationlighting com 2013 ELATION PROFESSIONAL all rights reserved Information specifications diagrams images and instructions herein are subject to change without notice ELATION PROFESSIONAL logo and identifying product names and numbers herein are trademarks of ELATION PROFESSIONAL Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of copyrightable materials and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted Product names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged All non ELATION brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies ELATION PROFESSIONAL and all affiliated companies hereby disclaim any and all liabilities for property equipment building and electrical damages injuries to any persons and direct or indirect economic loss associated with the use or reliance of any information contained within this document and or as a result of the improper unsafe insufficient and negligent assembly installation rigging and operation of this product Elation Professional USA 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 323 582 3322 323 832 9142 fax www elationlighting com info elationlighting com Elation Professional B V Junostraat 2 6468 EW Kerkra2. Pan Tilf tobas RSS Fade Time save and automatically cdiSeena os Secne Time return manual scenes edit Input By Outside Rec Controller Default Settings Shaded 19 ELAR QUAD STRIPTM User Manual ver 1 www elationlighting com FUNCTION Set DMX Address Define desired DMX address via the Control Panel FUNCTION DMX Value Display DMX 512 value of each channel FUNCTION Slave Mode Define fixture slave mode Slavel Slave2 Slave3 FUNCTION Auto Program Define fixture mode Master or Alone for running Auto Programs Select desired internal programs under Select Program set the number of steps under Edit Program and edit individual scenes under Edit Scenes INFORMATION Time Information Current Time Displays fixture run time from last power ON The counter is reset after each time the fixture is powered OFF INFORMATION Time Information Total Run Time Displays fixture total run time INFORMATION Time Information Last Run Time Displays fixture run time for a given period of time i e rental period This counter can be reset INFORMATION Time Information Timer Password Display the fixture timer password 038 INFORMATION Time Information Clean Last Run Resets the last run time of the fixture INFORMATION Temperature Information Head Temperature Displays temperature of the fixture INFORMATION Software Version Displays softw
3. The R A number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package A brief description of the problem as well as the R A number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping container If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice Items returned without a R A number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be refused and returned at customer s expense You may obtain a R A number by contacting customer support at 323 582 3322 LS IMPORTANT NOTICE There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit Do not attempt any repairs yourself doing so will void your manufactures warranty Damages resulting from modifications to this fixture and or the disregard of safety and general user instructions found in this user manual void the manufactures warranty and are not subject to any warranty claims and or repairs 6 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 ET ATION QF www elationlighting com 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY A Elation Professional hereby warrants to the original purchaser Elation Professional products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years 730 days from the date of purchase This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America including possessions and territories lt is the owner s responsibility to establish the date and place of pu
4. be damaged carefully insoect your unit for damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit have arrived intact In the event damage has been found or parts are missing please contact our customer support team for further instructions Please do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting Customer support at the number listed below Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash Please recycle whenever possible CUSTOMER SUPPORT Elation Professionale provides a customer support line to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation You may also visit us on the web at www elationlighting com for any comments or suggestions For service related issue please contact Elation Professional ELATION SERVICE USA Monday Friday 8 00am to 5 00pm PST Voice 323 582 3322 Fax 323 832 9142 E mail support elationlighting com ELATION SERVICE EUROPE Monday Friday 08 30 to 17 00 CET Voice 31 45 546 85 30 Fax 31 45 546 85 96 E mail support elationlighting eu 5 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 www elationlighting com WARRANTY REGISTRATION The ELAR QUAD STRIP carries a two year 730 days limited warranty Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase All returned service items whether under warranty or not must be freight pre paid and accompany a return authorization R A number
5. the LCD Menu display will automatically shut OFF PERSONALITY Display Setting Display Reverse When ON the LCD Menu display by is rotated inverted 180 PERSONALITY Display Setting Key Lock When ON Control Panel buttons lock automatically after exiting main menu for 15 seconds To unlock keep MODE ESC button pressed for 3 seconds 21 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 www elationlighting com PERSONALITY Display Setting Disp Flash When ON the LCD Display will flash when the fixture is NOT receiving a DMX signal PERSONALITY Temperature C F Define how fixture displays internal temperature Celsius or Fahrenheit PERSONALITY Initial Status Create custom PAN TILT and Effect settings and save as a custom Home Position PERSONALITY Reset Default When ON all factory settings are restored EFFECT ADJUST Test Channel select and auto test each channel function independently from the DMX controller EFFECT ADJUST Manual Control select and manually test and fine adjust each individual channel function Independently from DMX control board This function will center PAN and TILT motors and set dimmer to 100 PAN and TILT functions will still operate if the fixture needs to be positioned to a flat clear surface With the individual functions you can focus the light on a flat surface wall and perform fine adjustments USER MODE SET User Mode select operating mode
6. which includes DMX Channel and User defined modes USER MODE SET Edit User Mode Create user defined channel orders allowing the fixture to match the channel order of other fixtures on the market for easier operation A total of three user modes may be configured User Mode A User Mode B and User Mode C EDIT PROGRAM Select Program select one of the 10 user defined internal Auto Programs EDIT PROGRAM Edit Program Edit any of the 10 user defined internal Auto Programs EDIT PROGRAM Edit Scenes Edit any of the scenes of the internal Auto Programs 22 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 www elationlighting com EDIT PROGRAM Record Controller The fixture features an integrated DMX recorder by which you can transmit the programmed scenes from your DMX controller to the moving head Adjust the desired scene numbers via the encoder from to When you call up the scenes at your controller they will automatically be transmitted to the moving head EDIT PROGRAM Record Controller Working With Built In Programs A Master unit can send up to 3 different data groups to the Slave units i e a Master unit can start 3 different Slave units which run 3 different programs The Master unit sends the 3 program parts in a continuous loop Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Th
7. 1 GROUP 2 RED Group 1 Red 0 Black 255 100 Red MO GREEN Group 1 Green 0 Black 255 100 Green A BLUE Group 1 Blue 0 Black 255 100 Blue gt WHITE Group 1 White 0 Black 255 100 White Y RED TE 2 a Red Bt BOO Fe f ITA Group 2 IES 0 255 Green 0 Black 255 100 Green rr ELULE Group 2 A ee ne Do aae Bun E Te Group 2 RED Group 3 aos Green 0 Black 255 100 Green T BLUE Group 3 oe ee White i 0 Black 255 100 White rc 0 255 Red 0 Black 255 100 Red ee ce 0 255 Green 0 Black 255 100 Green ee Blue 0 Black 255 100 Blue a O e 0 255 White 0 Black 255 100 White GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 ETATION www elationlighting com ELATIONO ELATION QUAD STRIP DMX Channel Values Functions 32 DMX Channels MODE CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION NE A RED LED 1 A e es OOO O O cn Green 0 Black 255 100 Green E 00 O O Fe TGE e e c White 0 Black 255 100 White C C eco Red 0 Black 255 100 Red Poe el E LED 2 A dT T O A e te EN BLUE LED 2 o O O O O IA e tes WHITE LED 2 II o cr A 3 TTT SS ft ft fe ass EEE 0 Black 255 100 Green CO O O O cr Blue 0 Black 255 100 Blue ee White 0 Black 255 100 White OOOO O O cs Red 0 Black 255 100 Red OOOO O O eos Green 0 Black 255 100 Green
8. CA A econ Blue 0 Black 255 100 Blue PROMO yi Bs White 0 Black 255 100 White eco See 0 Black 255 100 Red OC O ees _ 0 Black 255 100 Green pot O O fas cr Blue 0 Black 255 100 Blue DO O O ee cr gt 0 255 White x 0 Black 255 100 White ae 0 255 Red 0 Black 255 100 Red OC O O eos Green 0 Black 255 100 Green A O e cc Blue 0 Black 255 100 Blue CO O O ees White 0 Black 255 100 White PO O O O eco Red 0 Black 255 100 Red C O ees ae 0 Black 255 100 Green _ ft fe Boe eon 0 Black 255 100 Blue DO O O e e c White 0 Black 255 100 White CIP Pr Red 0 Black 255 100 Red GREEN LED 8 ee cere ee cc Blue 0 Black 255 100 Blue a WHITE LED 8 MOM eo 28 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 www elationlighting com CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE C A U T O N Disconnect power before cleaning or maintenance CLEANING Frequent cleaning is recommended to insure proper function optimized light output and an extended life The frequency of cleaning depends on the environment in which the fixture operates damp smoky or particularly dirty environments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the fixture s optics e Clean the external lens surface at least every 20 days with a soft cloth to avoid dirt debri
9. LAMP MOUNTING The ELAR QUAD STRIP provides unique and versatile mounting brackets which can be used to place the fixture on a flat surface When mounting this fixture to truss be sure to secure appropriately rated clamps not included to the mounting brackets using a M10 screw fitted through the center hole of the bracket Be sure to attach the included Safety Cable to the fixture See the illustration below SECURING Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your ELAR QUAD STRIP always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable 13 ELAR QUAD STRIPTM User Manual ver 1 www elationlighting com 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 A DMX 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 cable
10. are version of the fixture 20 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 www elationlighting com PERSONALITY Status Settings Address Via DMX When ON define the desired DMX address via an external controller 1 Connect the fixture to the external controller and power ON 2 Set the DMX value of Channel 1 on the controller to 7 3 Set the DMX value of Channel 2 on the controller to 7 or 8 When set to 7 the DMX address can be set between 1 and 255 When set to 8 the DMX address can be set between 256 and 511 4 Using Channel 3 on the controller set the desired DMX address of the fixture Example 1 If the desired DMX address is 57 set Channel 1 to a value of 7 set Channel 2 to a value of 7 and then set Channel 3 to a value of 57 Example 2 If the desired DMX address is 420 set Channel 1 to a value of 7 set Channel 2 to a value of 8 and then set Channel 3 to a value of 164 256 164 420 5 After setting Channel 3 to the desired DMX address value wait for approximately 20 seconds for the fixture to complete the address reset function PERSONALITY Status Settings No DMX Status Define how fixture operates if NO DMX signal is detected PERSONALITY Service Setting Password Displays the service setting password 050 PERSONALITY Service Setting RDM PID RDM Remote Device Management PERSONALITY Display Setting Shutoff Time Define how many minutes before
11. ce and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of Elation Professional under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of Elation Professional All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1 1990 and bare identifying marks to that effect E Elation Professional reserves the right to make changes in design and or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured F No warranty whether expressed or implied is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law all implied warranties made by Elation Professionale in connection with this product including warranties of merchantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no warranties whether expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitness shall apply to this product after said period has expired The consumer s and or Dealer s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above and under no circumstances shall Elation Professional be liable for any loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use of or inability to use this product G This warranty is the only written warranty ap
12. de Netherlands 31 45 546 85 66 31 45 546 85 96 fax www elationlighting eu info elationlighting eu 2 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 www elationlighting com CONTENTS General Information Warranty safety Instructions General Guidelines Fixture Overview Fixture Installation Understanding DMX Fixture Menu DMX Channel Functions And Values Cleaning and Maintenance 3 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 CRC Corrosion Resistant Coating www elationlighting com GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Congratulations you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable ArtNet to DMX converter on the market today The ELAR QUAD STRIP has been designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit These instructions contain Important information regarding safety during use and maintenance IP65 RATED An IP rated lighting fixture is one which is commonly installed in outdoor environments and has been designed with an enclosure that effectively protects the ingress entry of external foreign objects such as dust and water The International Protection IP rating system is commonly expressed as IP Ingress Protection followed by two numbers i e IP65 where the numbers define the degree of protection The first digit Foreign Bodie
13. e Slave unit receives data from the Master unit according to the group which the slave unit was assigned to If e g a Slave unit is set to Slave 1 in the menu Set to Slave the Master unit sends Auto Program Part 1 to the Slave unit If set to Slave 2 the Slave unit receives Auto Program Part 2 To start an Auto Program proceed as follows 1 Slave Setting e Select Function Mode e Press ENTER to confirm e Select Set to Slave e Press ENTER to confirm e Select Slave 1 Slave 2 or Slave 3 e Press ENTER to confirm e Press MODE ESC in order to return to the main menu 23 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 www elationlighting com EDIT PROGRAM Record Controller Working With Built In Program continued 2 Automatic Program Run e select Function Mode e Press ENTER to confirm e Select Auto Program e Press ENTER to confirm e Select Master or Alone e Press ENTER to confirm e Press MODE ESC in order to return to the main menu 3 Program Selection for Auto Pro Part e Select Edit Program e Press ENTER to confirm e Select Select Programs e Press ENTER to confirm e Select Auto Pro Part 1 Auto Pro Part 2 or Auto Pro Part 3 and select which slave program is to be sent Selection Part 1 means that the Slave unit runs the same program as the master units e Press ENTER to conf
14. ing address is the channel number from which the fixture starts to listen to the digital control information sent 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 back 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 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 ELAR QUAD STRIP when in the 32 Channel you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1 the second unit to 33 1 32 the third unit to 65 33 32 and so on Note During start up the ELAR QUAD STRIP will automatically detect whether a DMX data signal is being received or not If DMX data signal is being received the display will show Addr XXX XXX representing the actual DMX address If the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal the display will flash If your fixture is connected
15. irm e Press MODE ESC in order to return to the main menu 4 Program Selection for Edit Program e Select Edit Program e Press ENTER to confirm e Select Edit Program e Press ENTER to confirm e Select the desired program With this function you can edit specific scenes into a specific program e Press ENTER to confirm e Press MODE ESC in order to return to the main menu 24 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 www elationlighting com EDIT PROGRAM Record Controller Working With Built In Program continued 5 Automatic Scene Recording e Select Edit Program e Press ENTER to confirm e Select Edit Scenes e Select desired scene numbers A maximum of 250 scenes can be programmed e Press ENTER to confirm e Press MODE ESC in order to return to the main menu Example Program 2 includes scenes 10 11 12 amp 13 Program 4 includes scenes 8 9 amp 10 Program 6 includes scenes 12 13 14 amp 15 Auto Pro Part 1 is Program 2 Auto Pro Part 2 is Program 3 Auto Pro Part 3 is Program 6 The 3 Slave groups run the Auto Program in certain time segments as shown in the following picture Part 1 o seme some eee Part 2 gt sommes seme somero somos Part 3 25 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 ETATION AS www elationlighting com DMX CHANNEL FUNCTIONS AND VALUES ELATION ELATION QUAD STRIP DMX Channel Values Functions 32 DMX Chan
16. nels MODETCHANNEL AAA o Y RED All LEDs 1 8 apo eo ON ITA All LEDs 11 8 lalalala H 0 255 Green 0 Black 255 100 Green rr ELULE All LEDs 1 8 alar eco ANNA ER All LEDS 11 8 lalalala fo fo pee 0 255 White 0 Black 255 100 White ee SHUTTER STROBE 35 192 223 Random Strobe Effect SLOW to FAST 224 255 All LEDs ON 5 a INTENSITY 255 Intensity 0 to 100 P 1 CHASE MACROS 0 10 10 All LEDs OFF 40 Chase Macro 1 71 100 100 Chase Macro 3 o CHASE SPEED r FAST to SLOW PAST o SLOW o COLOR TEMPERATURE i 160 191 White 6500K 192 223 White 8000K 224 255 Store White Balance ENABLED EE COLOR MODE White Balance DISABLED White Balance ENABLED 10 White Balance DISABLED White Balance ENABLED White Balance DISABLED 255 Store a New White Balance ALL LEDs 0 o ge 0 26 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 ET ATION QF www elationlighting com ELATIONO ELATION QUAD STRIP DMX Channel Values Functions 32 DMX Channels ENS AAA EA a AAA RED TE 1 S ee ee e ITA l Group 1 Pt ff fe 0 255 Green 0 Black 255 100 Green BLUE Group 1 nee 0 255 Blue 0 Black 255 100 Blue Se oe White 0 Black 255 100 White A RED Group 2 ee GREEN Group 2 ao Sern pac TO or aa BLUE Group 2 IA eee 0 255 Blue 0 Black 255 100 Blue O WHITE Group 2 II fee 0 255 White 0 Black 255 100 White GROUP
17. o your retina which may induce blindness Those suffering from EPILEPSY should avoid looking directly into the light source of this unit at all times e Always disconnect from main power source before performing any type of service and or cleaning procedure Only handle the power cord by the plug end never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion of the cord e Do not operate this fixture if the power cord has become frayed crimped and or damaged If the power cord is damaged replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating 8 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 www elationlighting com GENERAL GUIDELINES NEVER OPEN THIS FIXTURE WHILE IN USE During the initial operation of this fixture a light smoke or smell may emit from the interior of the fixture This is a normal process and is caused by excess paint in the interior of the casing burning off from the heat associated with the lamp and will decrease gradually over time Please make sure there are NO FLAMMABLE MATERIALS close fo the fixture while operating to prevent any fire hazard Minimum distance of inflammable materials from the surface 1 6 feet 0 5m DO NOT attempt installation and or operation without knowledge how to do so DO NOT allow operation by persons who are not qualified to operate this type of fixture Most damages are the result of operations by nonprofessionals Consistent operational breaks may ensure the fixture will function pr
18. operly for many years to come DO NOT shake fixture avoid brute force when installing and or operating fixture Always install the fixture with an appropriate safety cable When installing the fixture in a suspended environment always use mounting hardware that is no less than M10 x 25 mm also be sure the hardware is insert in the pre arranged screw holes in the bracket of the fixture Use the original packaging and materials to transport the fixture in for service DO NOT TOUCH the housing bare hand during its operation Turn OFF the power and allow approximately 15 minutes for the fixture to cool down before replacing or serving 9 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 www elationlighting com FIXTURE OVERVIEW WS 1 49494343 1 LEDs 2 Floor Stand Clamp Attach Point 3 Power IN 4 3pin DMX IN 5 LCD Menu Display 6 MODE ESC Button 7 ENTER Button 8 LEFT Button 9 DOWN Button 10 RIGHT Button 11 UP Button 12 3pin DMX OUT 13 Power OUT 10 ELAR QUAD STRIPTM User Manual ver 1 www elationlighting com FIXTURE INSTALLATION FLAMMABLE MATERIAL WARNING Keep fixture at least 5 0 ff 1 5m away from any flammable materials decorations pyrotechnics etc ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A qualified electrician should be used for all electrical connections and or installations ISP CAUTIONS For added protection mount the fixture in areas outside walking paths seating areas or in area
19. plicable to Elation Professional Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published 7 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 ETATION QF www elationlighting com SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The ELAR QUAD STRIP 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 This device falls under PROTECTION CLASS 1 It s essential this device be grounded properly Only qualified personnel should perform all electrical connections C A U T O N UNPLUG POWER BEFORE SERVICING FIXTURE NEVER TOUCH FIXTURE DURING OPERATION AS IT MAY BE HOT NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LIGHT SOURCE SENSITIVE PERSONS MAY SUFFER AN EPILETIC SHOCK e For proper operation follow the Installation guidelines described in this manual Only qualified and certified personnel should perform installation of this fixture and only the original rigging parts brackets included with this fixture should be used for installation Any modifications will void the original manufactures warranty and increase the risk of damage and or personal injury e Never look directly into the light source of this fixture to prevent risk of injury t
20. rchase by acceptable evidence at the time service is sought B For warranty service send the product only to the Elation Professional factory All shipping charges must be pre paid If the requested repairs or service including parts replacement are within the terms of this warranty Elation Professional will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States If the entire instrument is sent if must be shipped in its original package No accessories should be shipped with the product If any accessories are shipped with the product Elation Professional shall have no liability what so ever for loss of or damage to any such accessories nor for the safe return thereof C This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed if the product is modified in any manner which Elation Professional concludes after inspection affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Elation Professional factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Elation Professional if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above Elation Professional will replace defective parts at its expense and will absorb all expenses for warranty servi
21. s Protection indicates the extent of protection against particles entering the fixture and the second digit Water Protection indicates the extent of protection against water entering the fixture An IP65 rated lighting fixture is one which has been designed and tested to protect against the ingress of dust 6 and high pressure water jets from any direction 5 MARINE COASTAL ENVIRONMENT INSTALLATIONS Please note although this fixture is IP rated the fixture is NOT suitable for marine and or coastal environment installations Installing this fixture in a marine and or coastal environment may cause corrosion and or excessive wear fo the interior and or exterior components of the fixture Damages and or performance issues resulting from installation in a marine and or coastal environment will void the manufactures warranty and will NOT be subject to any warranty claims and or repairs OPTIONAL CORROSION RESISTANT COATING Optional Corrosion Resistant Coatings may be available for this fixture Please consult your Elation Professional sales representative for details 4 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 www elationlighting com UNPACKING Thank you for purchasing the ELAR QUAD STRIP by Elation Professional Every ELAR QUAD STRIP has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping If the carton appears to
22. s accumulation Never use alcohol solvents or ammonia based cleaners MAINTENANCE Regular inspections are recommended to insure proper function and extended life There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture please refer all other service issues to an authorized Elation service technician Should you need any spare parts please order genuine parts from your local Elation dealer Please refer to the following points during routine inspections e A detailed electric check by an approved electrical engineer every 3 months to make sure the circuit contacts are in good condition and prevent overheating e Be sure all screws and fasteners are securely tightened at all times Lose screws may fall out during normal operation resulting in damage or injury e Check for any deformations on the housing color lenses rigging hardware and rigging points ceiling suspension trussing Deformations in the housing could allow for dust to enter into the fixture Damaged rigging points or unsecured rigging could cause the fixture to fall and seriously injure a person s e Inspect all moving parts and make sure there are no signs of wear and rotate move without imbalances e Electric power supply cables must not show any damage material fatigue or sediments Never remove the ground prong from the power cable 29 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1
23. s and a terminator When using 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 starting DMX address of 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 to that fixture no matter where it is located in the DMX chain The ELAR QUAD STRIP can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol and the DMX address is set via the control menu DATA CABLE DMX Cable REQUIREMENTS For DMX and Master Slave Operation Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3pin or Spin XLR connector for data input and data output see figure below If you are making your own cables be sure to use two conductor shielded digital DMX cable rated at 120 ohms this cable is 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 Elation s Opto Branch 4 Opto Branch 8 or DMX Branch 4 14 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 ECATIO QF www elationlighting com DMX Output DMX Inp
24. s were unauthorized personnel might reach the fixture Max ambient operating temperature for this fixture is 13 113 F 25 45 C Do not use the fixture under or above this temperature Before mounting the fixture to any surface make sure the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the weight of the fixture 310 Ibs 140 kg Fixture installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment such as an appropriate safety cable Never stand directly below the device when mounting removing or servicing SECURING Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your ELAR QUAD STRIP always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable 11 ELAR QUAD STRIPTM User Manual ver 1 www elationlighting com MOUNTING POINTS e Overhead mounting requires extensive experience including amongst others calculating working load limits installation material being used and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the device If you lack these qualifications do not attempt the installation yourself Improper installation can result in bodily injury e Fixture is fully operational in the specific mounting positions as illustrated below S SAFETY CABLE Always use a Safety Cable whenever installing this fixture in a suspended environment to ensure the fixture will not drop if the clamp fails 12 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 www elationlighting com C
25. 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 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 will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior 1200 i Termination reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems ll and interference It is always advisable to connect a DMX terminal Resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between PIN 2 DMX P and PIN 3 DMX of the last fixture 5pin XLR DMX CONNECTORS some manufactures use 5pin XLR connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3pin Spin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3pin XLR DMX line When inserting standard 5pin XLR connectors in to a 3pin line a cable adaptor must be used these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores The following chart details a proper cable conversion 3 Pin XLR to 5 Pin XLR Conversion Conductor 3 Pin XLR Female Out 5 Pin XLR Male In Data Compliment signal Pin 2 Data True signal Pin 3 Not Used Ping Do Not Use Notused Pin Do NotUse 16 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 www elationlighting com DMX ADDRESSING All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX controller so the correct fixture resoonds to the correct control signal This digital start
26. to a DMX controller and the display is flashing not receiving a DMX signal please check the following The 3pin or Spin XLR input plug cable with DMX signal from controller is not connected or is not inserted completely into the DMX input jack of the fixture The DMX controller is switched off or defective The DMX cable or connector is defective A DMX terminator has been inserted into the last fixture in your DMX chain 17 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 www elationlighting com FIXTURE MENU ON BOARD SYSTEM MENU The ELAR QUAD STRIP comes with an easy to navigate system menu The next section will detail the functions of each command in the system menu LCD MENU CONTROL PANEL The control panel see image below located on the front of the fixture allows you to access the main menu and make all necessary adjustments to the ELAR QUAD STRIP During normal operation pressing MODE ESC button 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 DOWN RIGHT and LEFT buttons Once you reach a field that requires adjusting press the ENTER button to activate that field and use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the field Pressing the ENTER button once more will confirm your setting You may exit the main menu at any time without making any adjustments by pressing the MODE ESC button 18 ELAR QUAD STRIPTM User Manual
27. ut 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 2 Data 3 Data 3 Data 4 Open 5 Open Be sure to 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 outer casing Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior DMX 512 CONTROLLER CONNECTION Connect the provided XLR cable to the female XLR output of your controller and the other side to the male XLR input of the ELAR QUAD STRIP The diagram below illustrates a typical DMX 512 connection when the fixture is in the 32 Channel Mode You can chain multiple panels together through serial linking The cable that should be used is two conductor shielded DMX 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 Elation s Opto Branch 4 Opto Branch 8 or DMX Branch 4 l DN 120 Ohms Address 1 DMX512 gt k DMX controller 15 ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual ver 1 www elationlighting com DMX 512 CONNECTION WITH DMX TERMINATOR A DMX terminator should be used in all DMX lines especially in longer runs The use of a
28. ver 1 ET ATION QF www elationlighting com set DMX Address A001 AXXX DMX Address setting DMX Value DMX Value Display slave Mode slavel Slave2 Slave3 slave Setting Auto Program Master Alone Auto Program Function Current Time XXXX Hours Power on running time Total Run Time XXXX Hours Fixture running time Time Information Last Run Time XXXX Hours Fixture Last times clear Timer Password Password XXX Timer Password 038 Clean Last Run ON OFF Clear Fixture Last time Temperature Info Head Temp Temperature in the head Software Ver Ver V1 0 Software Version O E via DMX ON OFF Sel address via DMX RDM PID XXXXXX RDM PID Code shutoff Time 02 60m 05m Display shutoff time Display Reverse ON OFF Display Flip 180 Key Lock ON OFF Key Lock Display Flash if NO DMX O O E O Display Setting Personality Disp Flash ON OFF oe 52 EE XXX Fine adjustments Fine adjustments A a Mode 5CH Mode 8CH Mode User Mode 10CH Mode 8 2CH Mode select User Modes 16 4CH Mode 32CH Mode Edit User Mode A Max Channel XX Edit User Mode B Strobe CHO Define Preset User Modes Edit User Mode C Prog Part 1 Program 1 10 Program User Mode Set select Program Prog Part 2 Program 1 10 Program 2 Select Internal Programs Prog Part 3 Program 1 10 Program 3 a Edit Program step 01 SCxxx Program in loop Program 10 step 64 SCxxx save and exit i ane 001
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