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VariLite VL3500 Wash Manual

1. RF 1 Class A 1 Lamp Power Up State 2 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001B TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction About This Manitiall anna tada 1 Additional Documentation 1 IAN 2 LUSIOMELSEIVICE 2 Chapter 1 Description Features DoS BUNTE ER 4 Components Included Items VL3500 Wash Luminaire 5 Include
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5. Pos 5 Orange Figure 3 2 Fixed Color Wheel 2 Positions Table 3 5 DMX Map for Fixed Color Wheels 1 and 2 Position DMX Value Action 1 0 Open 1 5 19 Half 2 37 Center 2 5 56 Half 3 72 Center 3 5 91 Half 4 107 Center 4 5 126 Half 5 143 Center 5 5 162 Half 6 179 Center 6 5 198 Half Note All Half Values in Table 3 5 approximate 34 01 June 2009 Position Color Filter Part Number 1 Open n a 2 Blue 41 9686 0495 3 Amber 41 9686 0496 4 Dark Fuchsia 41 9686 0497 Pos 4 5 Orange 41 9686 0498 Dark 6 Green 41 9686 0499 Fuchsia Tab 02 9686 0001 Beam Control OPERATION DMX MAPPING Strobe Table 3 6 DMX Map for Strobe Value DMX Value Action 0 0 2 Open 1 3 5 Closed 2 6 7 Slow Random 3 8 10 Med Random 4 11 12 Fast Random 5 100 13 255 Speed Range Aperture Table 3 7 DMX Map for Aperture VL3500 Wash Only Description DMX Value Action 52 mm 0 43 Open 40 mm 44 86 Open 35 mm 87 129 30 130 172 25 mm 173 216 217 255 Spins 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 3 35 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL FX Pattern Wheel VL3500 Wash FX Only This wheel has five positions one being open The following illustration shows the standard effects pattern configurations
6. Value DMX Seconds 42 8 4 17 43 8 6 44 8 8 45 9 18 46 9 2 47 9 4 19 48 9 6 49 9 8 50 10 20 51 10 2 52 10 4 53 10 6 21 54 11 55 11 22 56 12 57 12 58 13 23 59 13 60 14 24 61 14 62 14 63 15 25 64 15 65 16 26 66 16 67 16 68 17 27 69 17 70 18 28 71 18 72 18 73 19 29 74 19 75 20 30 76 20 77 20 78 21 31 79 21 80 21 81 22 32 82 22 83 23 33 84 23 85 23 86 24 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 41 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 42 Table 3 11 Timing Channels Map Continued 01 June 2009 Value DMX Seconds 34 87 24 88 25 35 89 25 90 25 91 26 36 92 26 93 27 37 94 27 95 27 96 28 38 97 28 98 29 39 99 29 100 29 101 30 40 102 30 103 30 104 31 41 105 31 106 32 42 107 32 108 32 109 33 43 110 33 111 34 44 112 34 113 34 114 35 45 115 35 116 36 46 117 36 118 36 119 37 47 120 37 121 38 48 122 38 123 38 124 39 49 125 39 126 39 127 40 50 128 40 129 41 51 130 41 131 41 02 9686 0001 8 OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 Table 3 11 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds 132 42 52 133 42 134 43 53 135 43 136 43 137 44 54 138 44 139
7. Input Panel Components Menu Display Used to input manual Product Label ID commands program test set defaults and access Main Power internal status information Switch AC PWR DATA THRU AC IN MENU ENTER Data In Data Thru 7 Input Cable Figure 1 3 VL3500 Wash amp VL3500 Wash FX Luminaires External Components and Controls 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001B CHAPTER 2 Installation 02 9686 0001 B This chapter contains instructions for installation of the luminaire It includes connecting power and data along with instructions for powering up the luminaire for the first time and addressing it within your system Power and Data Cabling Requirements Warnings and Cautions nstallation Procedures Powering Up Addressing Powering Down and Packing Up 01 June 2009 9 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Power and Data Cabling Requirements Power The luminaire requires standard power distribution from 200 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 10 amps 15 required Depending on the application the luminaire s input cable may require a different connector If required install anew connector meeting your requirements using the following wire color code Wire Connection Green Yellow AC Ground Blue AC Neutral Brown AC Line International Harmonized St
8. Position Pattern Style Part Number Sensor 1 Open n a 2 Spokes 41 6040 4326 3 Night Sky 41 6040 5011 4 Hole Ray 41 6040 4002 5 Triangle 41 6040 4009 Figure 3 3 FX Pattern Wheel Positions VL3500 Wash FX Only Note All effects patterns listed in this section are standard factory load Additional VL3500 Wash FX custom patterns are available for purchase 36 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 OPERATION DMX MAPPING 3 Index Rotation The FX Pattern wheel operates in two modes INDEX Mode and ROTATE Mode The corresponding values are given in the DMX Map Tables below Patterns will also behave as follows Pattern wheel will only stop at whole images not necessary for the wheel to complete a full revolution to change an FX Pattern from Index mode to Rotate mode To move between FX Patterns using a fade time the FX Timing channel 21 must be used Control the FX Pattern wheel using DMX levels from 0 to 216 Wheel spins are variable For CCW fast to slow use DMX 217 236 For CW slow to fast use 237 255 Table 3 8 DMX Map for FX Pattern Wheel VL3500 Wash FX Only Position Indexing Rotating Function 1 0 10 n a Open 2 11 32 120 141 Pattern 1 3 33 54 142 163 Pattern2 4 55 75 164 184 Pattern 3 5 76 97 185 206 Pattern 4 6 98 119 207 216 Pattern 5 The FX Pattern Index function utilizes 16 bit control which offers enhanced resolution wheth
9. Note Users can check the latest version of Vari Lite Technical Notice TN 248 on the Vari Lite web site for all approved lamps Installing another type of lamp other than as specified herein may be hazardous 2 Luminaires may be mounted on any type of surface as long as mounting instructions are followed See instructions detailed in this manual 3 Note distance requirement from combustible materials or illuminated objects for luminaires WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK 1 luminaires are designed for dry locations only Exposure to rain or moisture may damage luminaire Disconnect power before servicing any VAREKLITEG equipment 3 Servicing to be performed by qualified personnel only 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 iii VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH amp VL3500 WASH FX LUMINAIRES USER S MANUAL WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION 1 Many VARI LITE luminaires use a lamp that produces UV radiation DO NOT look directly at lamp 2 Itis hazardous to operate luminaires without lens or shield Shields lenses or ultraviolet screens shall be changed ifthey have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired For example by cracks or deep scratches WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST INJURY TO PERSONS 1 Exterior surfaces of the luminaire
10. 16 17 FX Index 0 65535 0 100 16 bit control of FX Wheel index in either direc tion 18 Focus Time 0 255 0 100 Allows for luminaire timing of pan and tilt Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times 19 Color Time 0 255 0 10096 Allows for luminaire timing of color wheels Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times 20 Beam Time 0 255 0 100 Allows for luminaire timing of zoom and BRITE Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times 21 FX Time 0 255 0 10096 Allows for luminaire timing of FX wheel Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times 1 All effects patterns listed in this section are standard factory load Additional VL3500 Wash FX custom patterns are available for purchase 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 29 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 3 2 VL3500TM Wash FX Luminaire Enhanced 16 Bit Mode 22 Control 0 255 0 100 Used to strike douse lamp set lamp levels and other various functions as well as resetting the luminaire via the console DMX values are Color Snap ON DMX 20 25 Color Snap OFF Norm DMX 30 35 Dimmer Snap ON DMX 40 45 Dimmer Snap OFF Norm DMX 50 55 Zoom Norm DMX 60 65 Zoom Studio DMX 70 75 Full Luminaire Reset
11. Dimmer Snap ON 16 18 40 45 Dimmer Snap OFF Norm 20 22 50 55 Zoom Normal 24 25 60 65 li Zoom Studio 27 29 70 75 Luminaire Reset 32 33 81 87 0 Lamp Off 65 67 165 171 0 Lamp On 98 100 249 255 0 Color Recalibration 39 40 100 104 0 Zoom VARIKBRITE Recalibration 49 51 126 130 0 Dimmer Strobe Recalibration 54 56 138 142 0 1500W lamp runs at 900W 69 72 176 184 0 1500W lamp runs at 1200W 74 76 189 194 0 1500W lamp runs at 1500W 78 80 199 204 0 These functions do not require the 3 second rule to execute Simply set to the desired function value 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 31 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL To use control channel functions Step 1 Select an action to be sent Step 2 Set control channel value for desired action for example 84 for reset Hold value for at least 3 seconds when applicable Step 3 Set control channel value to zero This must occur without any scaling values Action will be voided if other values are detected between action value and zero Some functions do not require this method Simply set to value and desired effect will occur Note A numerical keypad is required for sending values An encoder or fader does not allow for a quick value change which is required to effect the control functions However the encoders on some consoles include discreet value capability 32 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 D
12. Position 5 Kelly Green DMX 143 Position 6 Congo Blue DMX 179 13 Fixed Color 2 0 255 0 100 01 June 2009 Controls Fixed color wheel 2 Linear control from 0 to 216 From 217 to 255 will give different speeds of wheel spin Center DMX values Position 1 Open DMX 0 Position 2 Blue DMX 37 Position 3 Straw DMX 72 Position 4 Dark Fuchsia DMX 107 Position 5 Orange DMX 143 Position 6 Green DMX 179 02 9686 00018 OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 Table 3 2 VL3500TM Wash FX Luminaire Enhanced 16 Bit Mode 14 Strobe 0 255 0 100 Controls Strobe mechanism 0 to 2 Open 3 10 5 Closed 6 to 7 Slow Random 8to 10 Medium Random 11 to 12 Fast Random 13 255 Strobe Speed Range 255 fast 15 FX Wheel 0 255 0 100 Controls FX Wheel using the following levels from 0 to 216 From 217 to 255 will give different speeds of wheel spin DMX values Position 1 Open Indx DMX 0 10 Position 2 Spokes Indx DMX 11 32 Position 3 Night Sky Indx DMX 33 54 Position 4 4 Hole Ray Indx DMX 55 75 Position 5 Triangle Indx DMX 76 97 Position 1 Open DMX 98 119 Position 2 Spokes Rtate DMX 120 141 Position 3 Night Sky Rtate DMX 142 163 Position 4 4 Hole Ray Rtate DMX 164 184 Position 5 Triangle Rtate DMX 185 206 Position 1 Open DMX 207 216
13. DMX 81 87 ReCal Color DMX 100 104 ReCal Beam DMX 126 130 ReCal Dim Strobe DMX 138 142 Lamp OFF DMX 165 171 Lamp 900W DMX 176 184 Lamp 1200W 189 194 Lamp 1500W DMX 199 204 Lamp ON DMX 249 255 Note that these functions do not require the 3 sec rule to execute All other values do require 3 sec rule 30 01 June 2009 02 9686 00018 OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 Control Channel Functions Control channel functions allow special actions such as reset lamp on off and partial recalibration These must be executed with zero time transition or with timing disabled Discrete values must be used not manual controls such as faders or encoders see chart below for values WARNING Light Beam Projects Intense Heat Do not illuminate objects within 3 5 m 11 5 feet ofthe VL3500TM Wash Luminaire Objects within this range can scorch melt or ignite from the heat projected by the light beam Reset resets all luminaire mechanisms Lamp On or Lamp Off switches lamp on or off Partial Recalibration resets only the target mechanism color zoom etc without affecting others Table 3 3 Control Channel Functions for the VL3500 Wash and the VL3500 Wash FX Control Channel DMX Value Control Channel Function or Greater 3 Secs Color Snap ON 8 10 20 25 Color Snap OFF Norm 12 14 30 35
14. Plenum cable 200 89855 2 100 PTFE 22 High Temp Plenum cable 200 9729 2 100 PVC 24 UL2493 60 9804 2 100 PVC 28 UL2960 60 9829 2 100 PVC 24 UL2919 80 9842 2 120 PVC 24 UL2919 80 Proplex Cables PC224P 2 110 Polyure 22 Heavy Duty and Portable 105 thane PC224T 2 110 PVC 22 UL2464 105 PC226T 3 110 PVC 22 UL2464 Male Termination Connector A male XLR termination connector is required at the last luminaire or far end of the line to prevent signal reflections Signal reflections may Characteristic Impedance cancel out the signal at certain line lengths resulting in errors The 1 terminator is also necessary for software downloads and running tests on multiple luminaires To construct your own connector you will need the following components e pin male XLR connector Two 1 4W 5 120 ohm resistors Note A male termination connector is also available as an accessory from Vari Lite See Replacement Items Accessories on page 7 01 June 2009 2 5 4 3 Solder resistors across pins 2 amp 3 4 amp 5 02 9686 0001 INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Warnings and Cautions Exceptional Safety Information for the VL3500 Wash The light intensity and power density of the VL3500TM Wash Luminaire exceeds that of other fixtures typically used in this application The warnings and cautions that follow are critically important to the safe operation of the VL3500TM Wash This
15. bypass thermostatic switches WARNING Approved Lamp Type Use only approved lamp types in VL3500TM Wash Luminaire The following lamps are approved for use Osram SharXS HTI 1500 W D7 60 metal halide lamp shipped with units Philips MSR 1510 GoldTM SA DE Lamp or GE CSR 1500 S DE 60 96800 Lamp Installing any other lamp types can be hazardous Dispose of used lamps properly Users can check the latest version of Vari Lite Technical Notice TN 248 on the Vari Lite web site for all approved lamps 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 13 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Installation Procedures Hanging the Luminaire The VL3500 Wash Luminaire can be hung horizontally or vertically from any structure designed to work with the type of load created by this moving luminaire Two mounting bracket assemblies provided are used to attach truss hooks or other mounting hardware as required Many compatible truss hooks are available from different manufacturers for your particular needs A minimum of one hook per truss hook bracket is required If mounting method does not use truss hooks two attachment points per truss hook bracket are required When attaching more than one point on a single bracket the attach points must be spaced as far apart as possible using the supplied mounting holes Install mounting hardware and brackets Step 1 Install truss hooks on two provided truss hook brackets as required Mega Claw Tru
16. e lint free cotton gloves e 2 Philips screwdriver WARNING Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance Filters can be HOT after operation Allow the fixture to cool before replacing filters To replace a color filter on Color Wheel 1 closest to the lamp Step 1 Remove power from luminaire Step 2 Remove bottom relative to backcap label head cover by loosening the four 1 4 turn screws Step 3 As shown in Figure A 5 open door on the cooling air duct CAUTION Do not touch filters with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing filters To clean filters use isopropyl alcohol and soft cloth Strong cleaning solutions can damage coating Fingerprints or other grease deposits on filters can cause the glass to break Step 4 Rotate Color Wheel 1 until the filter you are changing is accessible Step 5 To improve access to the filter rotate the mixed color wheels to position the cut outs next to the filter you are changing Step 6 Gently press the color filter toward the lamp until it is free of the lock pins Remove filter Step 7 Orienting coated side of filter towards lamp slide new filter under the spring clip until 1t is securely retained by the lock pins Step 8 Close the air duct door Replace the head cover To replace a color filter on Color Wheel 2 closest to the lens Step 1 Remove power from luminaire Step 2 Remove top relative to backcap label head cover by loosening
17. endommager le luminaire D brancher l appareil avant de proc der la revision de tout mat riel 3 Les r visions doivent tre effectu es uniquement par des personnes qualifi es 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 vii VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH amp VL3500 WASH FX LUMINAIRES USER S MANUAL AVERTISSEMENT DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTEGER CONTRE UNE EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX RAYONS UV 1 Plusieurs luminaires VARI LITE utilisent une lampe qui produit des rayons UV NE PAS fixer son regard sur la lampe 2 Putilisation des luminaires sans lentille ou blindage pose des risques Tous blindages lentilles ou ecrans ultraviolet visiblement endommag s au point que leur efficacit en est affectee doivent tre remplac s par exemple s il y a des fissures ou de profondes rayures AVERTISSEMENT DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROT GER CONTRE LES ACCIDENTS POUVANT ENTRA NER DES BLESSURES 1 Les surfaces externes du luminaire deviennent br lantes quand l appareil est en marche Pour manceuvrer ou ajuster des appareils br lants et leurs composants se prot ger suffisamment gants protection pour les yeux etc 2 Lalampe du luminaire est br lante lorqu il est en marche D brancher le courant et attendre que la lampe ait refroidi avant de la remplacer 3 Les lampes arc mettent des rayons ultraviolets pouvant causer de graves br lures sur la peau et une inflammation des yeux De plus les lampes arc fonction
18. itecto es eei ee a 31 DMX Mapping Color Control see 33 Color 33 Fixed Color Wheel Tiana 33 ii 34 hrec 35 SODE tna NIME 35 M E 35 FX Pattern Wheel VL3500 Wash FX Only 36 Index ROTATION scisco cer san UE REN are era ee 37 Luminaire Timing Timing Channel ss 38 Updating Software USB Do eu 46 Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire 47 Chapter 4 Menu System Menu Operation What Is the Menu System sien ea ar ak 50 E 50 Default State teen 51 Shortcuts lt 51 Menu Functions Menu System DVI Wisin d nie 52 Men System Function Chui ana liebst chin 53 Menu Function Definitions is 56 Self Tests Running Parameter Tests an oio PRODR TO RE FO o Ere etr ER ER CER ERR 59 Appendix A Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Erro riMessages ent ia 62 Routine Maintenance Lamp Replacemient adi 63 Al sn ns 64 Internal Lens Replacements
19. luminaire is hanging point the head up at an angle until it rests against the tilt stops as shown here Step 2 Tilt the head to avoid uncontrolled movement As shown in Figure A 4 remove front lens assembly by loosening four captive screws CAUTION When handling the front lens assembly wear cotton gloves or other covering Ifneeded clean any fingerprints or debris from lenses with isopropyl alcohol and soft cloth Step 3 Carefully position replacement front lens assembly so captive screws align with guide pins and mounting holes as illustrated in Figure A 4 Step 4 Tighten each captive screw to secure front lens assembly to luminaire head Step 5 To optimize beam align lamp as described in Align Lamp on page 64 Step 6 The luminaire is now ready for operation 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 67 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Front Lens Assembly Removal continued Clean fingerprints on lenses with CAUTION isopropyl alcohol and a lint free cloth Front Lens Assembly Mounting Holes Front Lens Assembly Guide Pins Captive Screws Lens is heavy Horizontal orientation shown for clarity If lens is removed as shown head assembly will instantaneously rotate to CAUTION face upwards See Caution on page 67 Figure A 4 Front Lens Assembly Removal 68 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001B TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A Color Filter Replacement Tools
20. 255 will give different speeds of wheel spin Center DMX values Position 1 Open DMX 0 Position 2 Red DMX 37 Position 3 Yellow DMX 72 Position 4 Magenta DMX 107 Position 5 Kelly Green DMX 143 Position 6 Congo Blue DMX 179 13 Fixed Color 2 0 255 0 100 Controls Fixed color wheel 2 Linear control from 0 to 216 From 217 to 255 will give different speeds of wheel spin Center DMX values Position 1 Open DMX 0 Position 2 Blue DMX 37 Position 3 Amber DMX 72 Position 4 Dark Fuchsia DMX 107 Position 5 Orange DMX 143 Position 6 Green DMX 179 26 01 June 2009 02 9686 00018 Table 3 1 OPERATION DMX OPERATION 3 VL3500TM Wash Luminaire Enhanced 16 Bit Mode 14 Strobe 0 255 0 100 Controls Strobe mechanism 0 to 2 Open 3 to 5 Closed 6 to 7 Slow Random 8 to 10 Medium Random 11 to 12 Fast Random 13 to 255 Strobe Speed Range 255 fast 15 Aperture Wheel 0 255 0 100 Controls aperture wheel using the following lev els from 0 to 216 From 217 to 255 will give dif ferent speeds of wheel spin DMX values Position 1 52mm DMX 0 43 Position 2 40mm DMX 44 86 Position 3 35mm DMX 87 129 Position 4 30mm DMX 130 172 Position 5 23mm DMX 173 216 16 Focus Time 0 255 0 100 Allows for luminaire timing of pan and tilt Profile should default to DMX 255
21. 45 55 140 45 141 45 142 46 56 143 46 144 47 57 145 47 146 47 147 48 58 148 48 149 49 59 150 49 151 49 152 50 60 153 50 154 50 155 51 61 156 51 157 52 62 158 52 159 52 160 53 63 161 53 162 54 64 163 54 164 54 165 55 65 166 55 167 56 66 168 56 169 56 170 57 67 171 57 172 58 68 173 58 174 58 175 59 69 176 59 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 43 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 44 Table 3 11 Timing Channels Map Continued 01 June 2009 Value DMX Seconds 177 59 178 60 70 179 60 180 65 71 181 65 182 65 183 70 72 184 70 185 75 73 186 75 187 75 188 80 74 189 80 190 85 75 191 85 192 85 193 90 76 194 90 195 95 77 196 95 197 95 198 100 78 199 100 200 110 79 201 110 202 110 203 120 80 204 120 205 120 81 206 130 207 130 208 140 82 209 140 210 140 211 150 83 212 150 213 160 84 214 160 215 160 216 170 85 217 170 218 180 86 219 180 220 180 221 190 02 9686 0001 8 OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 Table 3 11 Timing Channels Map Continued Value DMX Seconds 87 222 190 223 200 88 224 200 225 200 226 210 89 227 210 228 210 229 220 90 230 220 231 230 91 232 230 233 230 234 240 92 235 240 236 250 9
22. 60598 2 17 1989 A2 1991 Specification for Luminaires for Stage and Studio Lighting EMC EN 61000 6 4 2001 Emission Standard for industrial environments EN 61000 6 2 2001 Immunity for industrial environments We certify that the product conforms to the protection requirements of council directives 73 23 EEC LVD and 89 336 EEC EMC 01 June 2009 02 9686 00018 FOREWORD Safety Notice It is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in this manual and any accompanying documentation before installing and operating the products described herein Heed all cautions and warnings during installation and use of this product Safety symbols used throughout this manual are as follows CAUTION advising of potential damage to product Dn WARNING advising of potential injury or death to persons GENERAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK FIRE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE UV RADIATION AND INJURY TO PERSONS CAN BE FOUND BELOW WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE 1 The VL3500 Wash and VL3500 Wash FX Luminaires have been designed for use with specific lamp types The following lamps are approved for use Osram SharXS HTI 1500 W D7 60 metal halide lamp included with luminaires Philips MSR 1510 GoldTM SA DE Lamp or GE CSR 1500 S DE 60 96800 Lamp Installing any other lamp types can be hazardous Dispose of used lamps properly
23. 7 FX Pattern Replacement VL3500 Wash FX Only 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 73 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Cleaning Front Lens The front lens can be cleaned using isopropyl alcohol and a soft lint free cloth In the event that the front lens assembly needs to be removed for cleaning refer to Front Lens Assembly Removal on page 67 for removal procedure Front Lens Figure A 8 Cleaning Front Lens 74 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 APPENDIX NZ Technical A Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications and photometric information for all models of the luminaire Specifications Photometric Data VL3500 Wash Luminaire Photometric Data VL3500 Wash FX Luminaire 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 75 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Specifications 76 VL3500 Wash and VL3500 Wash FX Luminaires PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS Color System A three filter cross fading mechanism Two fixed color wheels each with six interchangeable color filter positions one of which is open and continuous wheel rotation for additional effects The color system includes a variable CTO color temperature correction filter Beam Size Control A zoomable beam spreader mechanism provides continuous beam size control for both rapid changes and smooth timed beam angle changes Aperture Wheel VL3500 Wash only An aperture wheel includes various
24. 9 16 ft 40 ft gt TN 388 TN 425 gt 407 i 41100 Im 40800 Im 40500 Im 310fc 255 285 35 3330 lux 2640 lux p 37 2320 lux 62250 g 27 ft ez27f 40 ft k gt TN 631 TN 669 gt TN 669 2 7 23200 Im 26100 Im 5 7 26500 ala ee 825 JL 124 2 35 2280 lux 1960 lux EM 44 1340 lux 21 en 30 ft 2 401 40 gt TN 631 TN 748 gt TN 608 Notes 1 All measurements were taken using Osram SharXS 1500 W D7 60 lamps 2 Light output values are nominal and based on the average output of a sample of production luminaires 3 The illuminance 1 values listed in foot candles fc and lux are measurements taken at the center of the beam 4 Vari Brite mode was set to DMX value 255 which opens splits the internal lens for maximum light output 5 Internal lens Zoom settings narrow rear position DMX 0 mid mid position DMX 127 wide front position DMX 255 6 values For the field angles listed in the table the coverage diameter TN x D throw distance For example a Clear front lens and a Buxom internal lens at the narrow Zoom setting produces a beam with an field angle of 29 which provides 21 ft at 40 ft For other distances D at this Zoom setting multiply the TN for 29 x D For example at 50 ft 517 x 50 26 ft Co
25. 97 lbs 44 0 kg with rails Spacing Hangs on 28 0 inch 71 cm centers All models can be mounted and operated in any orientation 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 77 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Photometric Data VL3500 Wash Luminaire Front Lens Clear Stippled Fresnel T 59900 Im 54400 Im 44800 Im tc 4140 fc 2040 fc zo 1640 fc Qo 9 5 44560 lux 13 21930 lux 13 17630 lux g 6 5ft 2 9ft 98 40 ft gt gt TN 166 gt TN 228 lt gt TN 228 41810 Im 39300 Im gt 30500 Im gt 325 fc 288 fc Ah 171 2 29 3500 lux 29 3100lux f 33 1840 lux 218 218 9 24 ft 40 ft gt TN 517 gt 517 lt gt TN 592 49900 Im 47500 Im 38400 Im An 18516 142 fc 105 fc X fr 42 1660 lux 1530 lux 1130 lux 03 t 328 338 L TN 768 TN 788 TN 828 50000 Im 47900 Im 42700 Im al er 97 fc 78 fc a EMT 52 1300 lux 1040 lux 840 lux c gt Te o 92391 408 418 gt TN 975 TN 997 TN 1 02 1 555 52200 Im 49900 Im 48000 Im 803 fc 608 fc 563 fc 2 225 8630 lux 6540 lux 23 6060 lux 9 16 ft 9 17 ft
26. June 2009 02 9686 0001B TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A Internal Lens Replacement Tools 2 Phillips screwdriver Lint Free Cotton Gloves To replace the internal lens assembly Step 1 Using control console set the VARI BRITE mode to closed Move the internal lens assembly to front zoom wide of the head assembly near luminaire front lens AN WARNING Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance Internal fixture components and assemblies can be HOT after operation Allow to adequately cool before replacing Step 2 Remove power from luminaire and allow unit to cool Step 3 As shown in Figure A 3 remove appropriate head cover by loosening four 1 4 turn screws CAUTION Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing Clean any fingerprints or debris from lenses with isopropyl alcohol and soft cloth if required Step 4 Atthe internal lens assembly remove the two retaining knobs and the cross strap that secure the lens Step 5 Slide each side of lens assembly straight up and off its respective post Step 6 Slide replacement lens assembly onto its post A CAUTION As shown in Detail A in Figure A 3 insure that the lens assembly is aligned and fits properly into keyed carrier Step 7 Secure lens assembly by replacing the cross strap and retaining knobs Hand tighten only Step 8 Replace head cover Step 9 Power luminaire and test 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 65 VARIX amp LI
27. Lamp Replacement Tools 2 Phillips screwdriver and lint free cotton gloves WARNING Ensure that power is removed from luminaire when installing lamp Always wear eye protection when opening lamp box and replacing lamps CAUTION Wear cotton gloves or other covering while installing lamp Touching lamp glass with bare fingers will leave oil and can cause the lamp to explode or reduce lamp life If touched use alcohol and cotton cloth to thoroughly clean glass portion of lamp gt To replace lamp Step 1 Remove power from luminaire and allow unit to cool Step 2 Atrear of luminaire head loosen four 1 4 turn screws and slide hinged lamp box back and out Step 3 Remove current lamp Step 4 Position new lamp with dimple side towards lamp socket Insert lamp in connector Ensure lamp is fully seated in place Step 5 Close lamp box and re tighten 1 4 turn screws Step 6 Align lamp as detailed in Align Lamp on page 64 Lamp dimple side towards socket Allow lamp to cool CAUTION before servicing A Do not touch lamp or CAUTION reflector with bare fingers Lamp Connector Lamp Box Luminaire Head Not Shown For Clarity Figure A 1 Lamp Replacement 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 63 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Align Lamp After anew lamp is installed the lamp must be aligned to optimize the beam Whenever a lens is changed lamp alignment can also be benefi
28. Sicherheitshinweise Es ist u erst wichtig ALLE Sicherheitsinformationen und hinweise in diesem Handbuch und dem beiliegenden Informationsmaterial zu lesen bevor Sie die hierin beschriebenen Produkte installieren bzw bedienen Halten Sie bei der Installation und dem Einsatz dieses Produkts alle Warnhinweise und Vorsichtsma nahmen ein Folgende Sicherheitssymbole werden in diesem Handbuch verwendet VORSICHT weist auf m glichen Produktschaden hin WARNUNG weist auf m gliche K rperverletzung Lebensbedrohung hin NACHSTEHEND FINDEN SIE ALLGEMEINE HINWEISE BER SICHERHEITSVORKEHRUNGEN GEGEN ELEKTROSCHOCK FEUER BERH HTE UV STRAHLUNG UND K RPERVERLETZUNGEN WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM FEUERSCHUTZ 1 VARI LITE Scheinwerfer sind ausschlie lich f r den Einsatz mit bestimmten Lampentyps Achten Sie auf den Lampentyp Osram SharXS HTI 1500 W D7 60 metal halide lamp bevor Sie die jeweiligen Lampen ersetzen Die Installation eines anderen Lampentyps kann gef hrlich sein 2 Scheinwerfer k nnen auf jeder beliebigen Oberfl che montiert werden solange Sie die Montageanweisungen befolgen Detaillierte Hinweise finden Sie in diesem Handbuch 3 Beachten Sie die Einhaltung des erforderlichen Sicherheitsabstandes der VARIXLITE Scheinwerfer von brennbarem Material oder beleuchteten Objekten WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ELEKTROSCHOCK 1 VARI LITE Scheinwerfer eignen sich ausschlie lich f r
29. Yellow SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Magenta SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Col Wheel Color Wheel 7 SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Col Wheel2 Color Wheel 2 SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL CTO Color Temperature Orange SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Aperture Wash Only SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL FX Wheel Wash FX Only SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL FX Index Wash FX Only SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL For 16 bit parameters the data displayed will be scaled to a range of 0 4095 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 4 55 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 56 Menu Function Definitions For easy reference each possible menu item is listed alphabetically in the first column by its display abbreviation The second column follows with a definition ofthe abbreviation and then a third column provides an explanation of its purpose and function Table 4 2 Menu Function Definitions Display Definition Purpose 10 Min 10 Minutes Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 10 minutes of non use 30 Sec 30 Seconds Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 30 seconds of non use 5 Min 5 Minutes Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 5 minutes of non use Address Address Accesses option for setting luminaire DMX starting address SEQ All Sequence Tests all internal mechanisms in sequence for X steps Aperture Aperture Sets aperture opening posi
30. aiii 65 Front Lens Assembly ss 67 xiv 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001B TABLE OF CONTENTS Color Filter Replacemetit eoim 69 FX Pattern Replacement VL3500 Wash FX Only 71 Cleaning Front GS 74 Appendix B Technical Specifications Specifications VL3500 Wash and VL3500 Wash FX Luminaires 76 Photometric Data VL3500 Wash Luminaire 78 Photometric Data VL3500 Wash FX 2 79 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes xvi 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS MANUAL Introduction About This Manual This manual provides necessary information regarding safety installation operation and routine maintenance for the VL3500 Wash Luminaire and the VL3500 Wash Luminaire Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you to get the most out of your luminaire WARNING It is important to read ALL accompanying safety and installation instructions to avoid damage to the product and potential injury to yourself or others This manual covers the following models Model Part Number Source VL3500 Wash Luminaire 20 9686 0001 Arc VL3500 Wash FX Luminaire 20 9686 0011 Arc Additional Documentation A service manual for extended
31. for smoothest con sole fade times 17 Color Time 0 255 0 100 Allows for luminaire timing of color wheels Pro file should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times 18 Beam Time 0 255 0 100 Allows for luminaire timing of zoom and BRITE Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times 19 Control 0 255 0 100 Used to strike douse lamp set lamp levels and other various functions as well as resetting the luminaire via the console DMX values are Color Snap ON DMX 20 25 Color Snap OFF Norm DMX 30 35 Dimmer Snap ON DMX 40 45 Dimmer Snap OFF Norm DMX 50 55 Zoom Norm DMX 60 65 Zoom Studio DMX 70 75 Full Luminaire Reset DMX 81 87 ReCal Color DMX 100 104 ReCal Beam DMX 126 130 ReCal Dim Strobe DMX 138 142 Lamp OFF DMX 165 171 Lamp 900W DMX 176 184 Lamp 1200W DMX 189 194 Lamp 1500W DMX 199 204 Lamp ON DMX 249 255 Note that these functions do not require the 3 sec rule to execute All other values do require 3 sec rule 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 27 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 28 Channel Mapping VL3500 Wash FX Luminaire These tables assume a DMX start address of 1 When a different starting address is used this address becomes channel 1 function and other function
32. form in shipping container along with a copy of your invoice if available Write the RMA number legibly on or near the shipping address label and return the unit freight prepaid to Vari Lite Attention Warranty Service RMA 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 USA As stated in the warranty it is required that the shipment be insured and FOB our service center 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 i VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH amp VL3500 WASH FX LUMINAIRES USER S MANUAL Compliance Notice FCC 6 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with Vari Lite system service and safety guidelines may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense Declaration of Conformity We declare under our sole responsibility that this product complies with the relevant clauses of the following standards and harmonized documents Safety EN 60598 1 2000 Luminaire Safety Standard General Requirements EN
33. maintenance ofthe VL3500TM Wash and VL3500TM Wash FX Luminaires is available in electronic PDF format for Authorized VARI LITE Service Centers and Technicians Please check the Vari Lite website for the most current manuals e 35007 Wash and VL3500 Wash FX Luminaire Service Manual 02 9686 0010 T CAUTION Performing maintenance procedures may void the product warranty Refer to the Vari Lite Limited Warranty card included in the product shipping package for more information For more information regarding DMX512 systems refer to the following document available from United States Institute for Theatre Technology Inc USITT Digital Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers amp Controllers plus AMX 192 Analog Multiplex Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers amp Controllers A copy of Recommended Practice for DMXS12 is included USITT Inc 6443 Ridings Road Syracuse New York 13206 1111 USA Tel 800 938 7488 Fax 866 398 7488 www usitt org 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 1 VARIX amp LITE VL1000 ERS LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Text Conventions The following styles and meanings are used throughout this manual Style Meaning Button Front panel button Example Press Menu Up Down arrows Press either Up or Down arrow button at Menu Display MENU LCD Menu Display read out Example Press Up Down arrows until LAMP appears Customer Service Our Goal At Vari Lit
34. narrow 8 CTO Mixer 0 open 9 Cyan Blue Mixer 0 open 10 Yellow Amber Mixer 0 open 11 Magenta Mixer 0 open 12 Color Wheel 1 0 13 Color Wheel 2 0 14 Strobe 0 open 15 Aperture Wheel 0 16 Focus Time 255 17 Color Time 255 18 Beam Time 255 19 Control Channel 0 If no console is present then a completed calibration routine will ensure that these defaults are met 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 21 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 22 Pack Up Cues for Shipping VL3500 Wash Luminaire To prepare the VL3500 Wash FX Luminaire for shipment Vari Lite recommends specific pack up cues and console default values In particular to minimize the possibility of damage during transport set the DMX values for the VARI BRITE mode and Zoom to 0 zero prior to shipment For the complete list of all recommended DMX shipping default values see Table 2 3 below The DMX values in Table 2 3 should be included as the default settings for console profiles If these values are set as the console default states a simple release of the fixture initiates the pack up cue If a particular console does not set VL3500TM Wash FX Luminaire to these default values Vari Lite strongly recommends the creation of a pack up cue that at the least sets VARI BRITE and Zoom values to 0 and preferably sets all of the default values recommended in Table 2 3 Table 2 3 Pack up Cues and Console Defau
35. product is for commercial use only If you have any questions about the safe installation and operation of the VL3500TM Wash Luminaire please contact Vari Lite customer service at 1 877 VARI LITE 1 877 827 4548 1 214 647 7880 or customerservice genlytecontrols com WARNING Light Beam Projects Intense Heat Do not illuminate objects within 3 5 m 11 5 feet of the VL3500TM Wash Luminaire Objects within this range can scorch melt or ignite from the heat projected by the light beam WARNING High Intensity Light Output Do not look directly into the light beam Avoid looking at nearby surfaces illuminated by the beam It is hazardous to operate luminaires without lens or shield Shields lenses or ultraviolet screens must be changed if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness 15 impaired For example by cracks deep scratches or coating breakdown WARNING Hot Exterior Surfaces The exterior surfaces of the luminaire can get very hot to 170 C 338 F Do not touch any surface of the luminaire while it is operating Keep all combustible materials a minimum of 200 mm 8 inches away from the luminaire To maintain cooling fan operation after the lamp is doused keep the luminaire powered on for 5 minutes Wait an additional 5 minutes before touching the luminaire CAUTION Operating Environment AN Do not operate the luminaire when the ambient temperature exceeds 40 C 104 F Do not attempt to
36. trockene Standorte Regen oder Feuchtigkeit k nnen die Scheinwerfer besch digen Unterbrechen Sie die Stromzufuhr bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an VARIXLITE Ger ten beginnen 3 1316 Ger te sollten nur von qualifiziertem Personal gewartet werden 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH amp VL3500 WASH FX LUMINAIRES USER S MANUAL WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN BERH HTE UV STRAHLUNG 1 Viele VARI LITE Scheinwerfer verwenden die Lampentyp der UV Strahlen abgibt SCHAUEN SIE NICHT direkt in die Lampe 2 Es ist gef hrlich Leuchten ohne Linsen oder Blenden zu bedienen Blenden Linsen oder Ultraviolettschirme m ssen ausgetauscht werden sofern deren Schutzwirkung durch sichtbare Besch digung 7 Spr nge oder Schrammen eingeschr nkt ist WARNUNG HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN K RPERVERLETZUNGEN 1 Bei Betrieb sind die Au enfl chen der Scheinwerfer hei Verwenden Sie bei der Bedienung von aufgeheizter Apparatur die jeweils geeignete Sicherheitsausr stung Handschuhe Augenschutz etc 2 Bei Betrieb der Scheinwerfer ist die Lampe hei Unterbrechen Sie die Stromzufuhr und lassen Sie die Lampe abk hlen wenn Sie diese austauschen 3 Bogenlampen senden ultraviolette Strahlen aus die Hautverbrennungen und Augenentz ndungen verursachen k nnen Der Betrieb von Bogenlampen erfolgt unter Hochdruck und bei hohen Temperaturen Sollte die Lampe zerbrechen besteht die Gefahr von K rperverle
37. value will give the fastest move however without any smoothing this can appear steppy in console timed moves Example Fixed color changes are considerably faster with color time set at zero Note Some parameters have been excluded from the timing channels Wheel spin rate changes are not affected by timing channels 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001B A timing value of zero is full speed A time value of 100 or 255 in DMX enables the associated Table 3 10 VL3500 Wash and VL3500 Wash FX OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING Channel Function Timing Channel Relationship Channel Function Timing Channel Focus Color Beam Time FX Pattern Time Time Time FX Only Pan Hi Byte Lo Byte Tilt Byte Lo Byte Blue Amber Magenta 1 Color Wheels VARI BRITE Zoom Wheel Only Index Only parameter s to follow fade time console time rather than the timing channel N Note The particular storing syntax for your console as well as instructions on how to write part cues can be found in the operation manual supplied with your console or consult console manufacturer To use these channels you must 1 2 3 Step Step Step Step Step Note Avoid changing timing channel values in a fading cue This can cause unexpected behavior in the luminaire as the timing channel value is updated over time T
38. versions between luminaires Step 1 At last luminaire install male termination connector into DATA THRU XLR connector Step 2 At master luminaire first in chain Menu Display press Menu Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until Fixture appears OK will be displayed Press Enter to accept 2 3 Step 4 Press Up Down arrows until Download appears Press Enter Step 5 6 Download proceeds Download takes 4 5 seconds The number of blocks displayed is less in a luminaire to luminaire download than in a PC to luminaire download for the same software version Step Step 7 When download is complete luminaire automatically recalibrates When recalibration is complete luminaire is ready for operation with its new software version Verify software version at luminaire Step 1 At Menu Display press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Fixture appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows until Version appears Press Enter The first half of the version will be displayed as a date MM DD Y Y For example 03 18 03 March 18 2003 Press Up Down arrows to display second half of version This will be displayed as a time HH MM For example 16 00 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 47 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 48 01 June 2009 02 9686 00018 CHAPTER 4 Menu System This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire us
39. with an field angle of 29 which provides 21 ft at 40 ft For other distances D at this Zoom setting multiply the TN for 29 x D For example at 50 ft 517 x 50 26 ft Conversely to get 30 ft with the 29 angle D g TN 30 517 58 ft You can use the TN values for the other field angles in the same way 7 Graphic illustrations in this table are representations only Do not scale 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 79 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 80 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 VARBKLITE Express CN ia Vari Lite 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 USA 1 877 VARI LITE 1 214 647 7880 www vari lite com 2003 2009 Vari Lite a Philips group company All Rights Reserved
40. 01 B 01 June 2009 61 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Troubleshooting 62 Error Messages If a problem occurs during luminaire calibration at the end of the calibration sequence the Menu Display cycles through any applicable error message s until the end of the list is reached To review the error messages again re access them using the Status function To access error messages Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Fixture appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to access Status Press Enter Display will now scroll through any error messages or display OK if no errors Table A 1 Error Messages Display OK Message No errors found Pan No Sens Pan sensor not found Pan Encoder Fail Pan encoder failure Tilt No Sens Tilt sensor not found Tilt Encoder Fail Tilt encoder failure Dimmer No Sens Dimmer sensor not found Cyan No Sens Cyan sensor not found Yellow No Sens Yellow sensor not found Magenta No Sens ColWheel No Sens Magenta sensor not found Color wheel sensor not found ColWheel2 No Sens Color wheel sensor not found CTO No Sens CTO sensor not found Indx No Sens Index sensor not found FX No Sens FX wheel sensor not found 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A Routine Maintenance
41. 3 237 250 238 250 239 260 94 240 260 241 270 95 242 270 243 270 244 280 96 245 280 246 290 97 247 290 248 290 249 300 98 250 300 251 310 99 252 310 253 310 254 310 100 255 Follows Cue Data 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 45 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Updating Software 46 USB Download To download files with a PC equipped with a Universal Serial Bus USB port you need the VARI LITE USB Luminaire Programming Kit 28 8500 0054 The VAREKLITEG USB Luminaire Programming Kit 28 8500 0054 includes VARI LITE USB Upload Cable 25 9600 0001 USB Luminaire Programming Kit CD 87 8500 0002 Instruction Sheet 02 8500 0100 VARI LITE carry bag 07 5044 0005 Computer Requirements for the USB Luminaire Programming Kit PC running Windows 98 2000 XP or Vista Although the USB Luminaire Programming kit software is not directly compatible with Macintosh computers it does run with some Windows emulators In addition to Windows your computer must be running IE 5 01 or later and Microsoft NET Framework Version 3 5 or later which you can download from http www microsoft com and search for NET Framework downloads An available USB 2 0 port on the PC USB VLDownloader PC Program and bin Luminaire Files The USB VLDownloader program and current bin files are available from the Product Downloads page at www vari lite com Instructions for installing the USB VLDo
42. 70 675 1 259 058 Canada Design Patents No 81 234 81 233 76 046 European UK Patents No 0 652 400 0 586 049 0 565 218 0 547 732 0 534 710 0 495 305 0 474 202 0 379 970 0 253 082 0 253 081 0 248 974 0 192 882 Germany Patents No 694 25 943 8 693 14 122 0 692 08 615 3 692 07 692 1 691 31 478 0 691 21 029 2 690 33 385 4 37 89 166 9 37 68 727 1 37 51 804 6 37 50 201 8 35 87 270 5 Germany Design Patents No 98 01 745 4 96 04 515 9 96 04 514 0 94 07 689 8 94 02 951 2 499 03 583 6 498 11 203 9 G 93 12 884 3 Spain Patents No 2 090 191 2 084 289 2 020 960 0 548 328 Spain Utility Model Patent No 2 031 748 Spain Design Patents No 0 137 502 0 137 501 0 133 573 Greece Patent No 910 400 544 Japan Patents No 2 843 696 2 059 669 2 055 324 2 002 168 1 966 525 1 889 481 1 792 721 1 770 241 Japan Design Patents No 985 985 1 985 985 947 552 945 436 1 945 436 1 106 089 1 077 598 1 072 598 1 060 414 1 002 123 Korea Patents No 76 310 42 639 283 770 181 180 Korea Design Patents No 209 896 209 895 Mexico Patent No 180 148 Taiwan Patents No 78 726 66 975 65 380 28 275 United Kingdom Design Registrations No 2082526 2072562 2056387 2056386 2042174 2038212 2033108 2029499 other brand or product names which may be mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations The information furni
43. 954 TN 997 TN 1 02 6 gt 53900 Im 49900 Im 48000 Im G gx 772 fc 608 fc 563 fc 2 22 8310 lux 6540 lux 23 6060 lux 9 16 ft 9 17 ft 9 16 ft 40 ft A TN 389 TN 425 gt TN 407 _ d 41600 Im 40800 1m lt gt 40500 Im py SE 6e 255 285 m 34 3290 lux 2640 lux 37 23201 wa OB et g 27 ft ez27f 40 TN 611 669 gt S TN 669 ER 25400 Im 26100 Im 26500 Im T 2t 825 JL 246 5 35 2300 lux 1960 lux f dT 44 1340 lux 25ft 30 ft 2 40 ft i 40 ft E TN 631 TN 748 2 gt TN 308 Notes 1 All measurements were taken using Osram SharXS 1500 W D7 60 lamps 2 Light output values are nominal and based on the average output of a sample of production luminaires 3 The illuminance 1 values listed in foot candles fc and lux are measurements taken at the center of the beam 4 Vari Brite mode was set to DMX value 255 which opens splits the internal lens for maximum light output 5 Internal lens Zoom settings narrow rear position DMX 0 mid mid position DMX 127 wide front position DMX 255 6 values For the field angles listed in the table the coverage diameter TN x D throw distance For example a Clear front lens and a Buxom internal lens at the narrow Zoom setting produces a beam
44. MENU OPERATION 4 To enter the menu system first press Menu The functions displayed will be 1st level functions Scroll through the 1st level functions by pressing Up Down arrows Once the desired function appears in the display press Enter You are now at the 2nd level Once again press the Up Down arrows to scroll through 2 level functions Press Enter to access 3rd level functions and so forth When the highest level for the function is reached Up Down arrows can be pressed to enter a value or select a toggle activation such as On Off Press Enter to store the value or select an action For example 1st Level 2nd Level Level Test AlSed ge RUNTEST Default State The menu display s default state during normal operation is to display the DMX address After 10 seconds of inactivity at the display it will change to the default state After longer periods of inactivity the menu display will switch to its off state The default state for this feature is 5 minutes however different time lengths can also be programmed To program a different time length for menu off feature Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Config Configuration appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to access Display Press Enter Step 4 Press Up Down arrows to select either 30 Sec 30 seconds 5 Min 5 minutes 10 Min 10 minutes or ON on indefinitely
45. MX Mapping Color Control OPERATION DMX MAPPING 3 The luminaire s color system is composed of a color mixing mechanism and two fixed color wheels The follow sections describe these components Color Mixing The color mixing mechanism is made up of four graduated color disks cyan yellow magenta and CTO color temperature orange These disks provide full spectrum color crossfades from pastel to saturated color Table 3 4 DMX Map for Cyan Yellow Magenta and CTO Colors Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Open 100 255 Full Saturation Fixed Color Wheel 1 The fixed color wheels offer timed changes half and full frame positions and various spin rates in either direction The wheel contains six positions one of which is open The following illustration shows the standard positions and color configuration Pos 3 Pos 1 Yellow Pos 4 Magenta Pos 5 Kelly Green Tab Position Color Filter Part Number 1 Open n a 2 Red 41 9686 0490 3 Yellow 41 9686 0491 4 Magenta 41 9686 0492 5 Kelly Green 41 9686 0493 6 Congo Blue 41 9686 0494 Figure 3 1 Fixed Color Wheel 1 Positions 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 33 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Fixed Color Wheel 2 The wheel contains six positions one of which is open The following illustration shows the standard positions and color configuration
46. PHILIPS VARBKLITE VL3500 Wash VL3500 Wash FX Luminaires USER S MANUAL VARIXLITE is a trademark owned Genlyte Thomas Group LLC and is registered in the United States and other countries VL500 VL1000 VL2000 VL2201 VL2202 VL2400 and the individual product designations VL3000 VL3500 Series 500 Series 1000 Series 2000 Series 3000 DICHRO TUNE VARIXIMAGE VAREKBRITE and the Vari Lite Asterisk are also trademarks owned by Genlyte Thomas Group LLC VARI LITE products are protected by one or more of the following patents and other pending patent applications worldwide Patents No 6 809 869 6 796 682 6 769 792 6 578 987 6 550 939 6 282 027 6 123 436 6 113 252 6 046 861 6 031 749 6 011 640 5 969 868 5 959 768 5 934 794 5 882 107 5 829 868 5 825 548 5 798 619 5 774 273 5 769 527 5 758 956 5 728 994 5 640 061 5 590 954 5 454 477 5 432 691 5 367 444 5 329 431 5 307 295 5 282 121 5 278 742 5 209 560 5 186 536 5 073 847 5 010 459 4 980 806 4 972 306 4 800 474 4 779 176 4 701 833 4 602 321 U Design Patents No 524 245 457 678 452 339 451 890 442 944 439 356 420 332 417 300 415 301 414 888 413 995 377 338 366 712 359 574 350 408 347 113 Australia Patents No 693 691 683 695 667 109 649 264 646 588 586 095 576 400 Australia Design Patents No 128 796 128 795 Canada Patents No 2 070 670 2 050 375 1 2
47. Press Enter to set Shortcuts WARNING Light Beam Projects Intense Heat Do not illuminate objects within 3 5 m 11 5 feet ofthe VL3500TM Wash Luminaire Objects within this range can scorch melt or ignite from the heat projected by the light beam A few button combinations are provided as shortcuts for frequently used menu functions These shortcuts are as follows e Pressing Enter and Up at the same time Lamp On Pressing Enter and Down at the same time Lamp Off e Pressing Up and Down at the same time inverts or reverts the menu display only if not set to Auto Pressing Menu and Up at the same time Recalibrate e Pressing Menu at Power up interrupts calibration See Program Starting Address Without Calibrating Luminaire on page 20 for more information 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 51 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Menu Functions 52 Menu System Overview Representation of entire VL3500TM Wash Luminaire menu system Address 1 512 Manual Pan value Tilt value Setup Model Wash Dimmer value FX Strobe value I Cyan value Config Lamp Power On 1 of Yellow value Power Up Lamp On Magenta value L
48. Procedure Because Lamp On is the default state the lamp strikes when the luminaire is powered up for the first time When AC power is applied the luminaire immediately begins a calibration sequence that steps it through pan and tilt movements The internal color and beam mechanisms also move through a full range of motion After calibration the luminaire head either stops at its home position which positions the pan axis at mid rotation and the head parallel to the yoke with the lens pointing away from the luminaire upper enclosure or it moves to its current DMX defined position when DMX data is present All internal mechanisms also move to their home or DMX defined positions Subsequently depending on the luminaire s setting for Lamp Power Up State refer to Menu System Function Chart on page 53 when power is applied the arc lamp will either a strike or ignite Lamp On default b await calibration and then strike Cal On or await manual command to strike Lamp Off CAUTION Before applying power be sure the luminaire is hung or positioned so that the head and yoke can move freely without restriction WARNING The light beam projects intense heat Objects within 3 5 m 11 5 feet can be damaged by the beam Observe the power up sequence to ensure that the beam does not illuminate objects within this range See Warnings and Cautions on page 13 To power up e At each luminaire apply power by switching pow
49. TALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Installing in Truss Step 1 Using two people lift luminaire into mounting position Step 2 Secure in place with truss hook Ensure truss hook hardware that locks hook in place e g wing bolt is properly tightened and that luminaire is fully supported Step 3 Attach safety cable as required as follows a Connect one end of cable to luminaire handle b Loop at least once around truss pipe and attach other end of cable to other handle Step 4 Connect power and data cables according to procedure given in Connecting Data and Power on page 18 Safety Cable Recommended for all hanging installations Top View and may be required by local codes Safety Cable not included 19 14 5 368 mm Loop at E least once lt 2 Handles are approved safety cable anchor points 23 584 mm Head Length 6 27 152mm 686 mm 12 305 Tilt Axis Y 27 686 mm E 508 mm NM Y Light Beam Projects Intense Heat Do not illuminate objects within 3 5 m 11 5 feet See Warnings and Cautions in this chapter Figure 2 4 Hanging Configuration and Dimensions 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 17 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Floor Mounting the Luminaire The luminaire enclosure is sufficient to stabilize the luminaire in a floor installation provided that the mountin
50. TE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Internal Lens Replacement continued Head Cover Clean any fingerprints lenses with CAUTION alcohol and a lint free cloth Retaining Knobs Internal Lens Assembly Detail A Retaining Knobs sl Cross Stra 4 2 M AY as 2 e gt Lens Assembly Post Lu E Keyed Carrier Head covers attached by tethers Note Some components not shown for clarity Figure A 3 Internal Lens Replacement 66 01 June 2009 02 9686 00018 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A Front Lens Assembly Removal Tools e 5 32 Allen wrench e Lint Free Cotton Gloves To replace the front lens assembly WARNING Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance Internal fixture components assemblies and the front lens can be HOT after operation Allow items to adequately cool before replacing Step 1 Remove power from luminaire A CAUTION The luminaire head is a precisely balanced unit The weight of the front lens assembly is counter balanced inside the head Removal of the front lens assembly can result in instantaneous uncontrolled head movement To avoid uncontrolled movement when the luminaire is sitting on upper enclosure point the head straight up To avoid uncontrolled movement when the
51. amp Off Col Wheel value 2 Col Wheel2 value I Lamp Level 1200W CTO value __ 900W VBrite Value CmdLock On Zoom value Of Aperture value Lamp Hours of hours __ FX Index value Reset Hours OK FXWheel value Pan Tilt Movement Enable Disable Test All Seq RUN TEST Zoom Pond Pan Tilt RUN TEST UOI Color Snap Enable Ar _ Disable S Head Mtr Movement Enable j Bimmer BUN TEST Disable Strobe RUN TEST Cyan RUN TEST Display Off Time On Yellow RUN TEST a L Magenta RUN TEST RUN TEST Disp Tilt Auto Col Wheel RUN TEST Up Col Wheel2 RUN TEST Down VBrite RUN TEST Reset Default OK __ Zoom RUN TEST Chg Lum ID value Luminaire ID Aperture RUN TEST Lamp RUN TEST DMX Data Chan XXX DMX Value 1 EU TE ndex Pan Tit Swap On Encoder Pan Off Tilt Inv Pan L Sensor Pan SENS TST PASS FAIL _ on Tilt SENS TST PASS FAIL Inv Tilt Dimmer SENS TST PASS FAIL Cyan SENS TST PASS FAIL Fixture Status scrolls erro
52. andard WARNING DO NOT connect to three phase Delta service in countries with 240 volt power Note The lamp will not strike below 180 volts RMS The following socket configurations are typical other countries can use different socket configurations For single phase power at 200 240 volts RMS Connection Pin AC Neutral x AC Line Y Ground Earth G For three phase power at 208 volts RMS Connection Pin Phase 1 x Phase 2 Y Ground Earth G 10 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 INSTALLATION POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS Data Cables The VL3500 Wash Luminaire are equipped with two 5 pin XLR connectors for DATA IN and DATA THRU out applications DATA IN requires a 5 pin female XLR connector and DATA THRU requires a 5 pin male XLR connector When purchasing or constructing data cables it is important that not only the correct cable type be used but also quality cable to ensure a reliable DMX512 system Your cabling should meet the following USITT DMX specification requirements e Suitable for use with EIA485 RS485 operation at 250k baud Characteristic impedance 85 150 ohms nominally 120 ohms Low capacitance e Two twisted pairs e Foil and braid shielded e 24 AWG minimum gauge for runs up to 1000 feet 300m 22 AWG minimum gauge for runs up to 1640 feet 500m Note Microphone type cables and other general purpose two core audio or signal cables ar
53. ating Software 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 25 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL DMX Operation Channel Mapping VL3500 Wash Luminaire These tables assume a DMX start address of 1 When a different starting address is used this address becomes channel 1 function and other functions follow in sequence There is only one DMX mode for this luminaire which is Enhanced 16 bit Mode Table 3 1 VL3500TM Wash Luminaire Enhanced 16 Bit Mode DMX 5 er Channel Parameter Range DMX Range Description 1 Intensity 0 255 0 100 Linear Intensity control from 0 closed to 255 open 2 Pan High Byte 0 65535 0 100 16 bit control of Pan 530 of movement 3 Pan Low Byte 4 Tilt High Byte 0 65535 0 100 16 bit control of Tilt 260 of movement 5 Tilt Low Byte 6 VARIMBRITE 0 255 0 100 Controls split lens assy 0 closed to 255 open Zoom 0 255 0 100 Controls zoom assy 0 narrow to 255 wide 8 1 0 255 0 100 Controls CTO color wheel O open to 255 full saturation 9 Cyan 0 255 0 100 Controls Cyan color wheel 0 open to 255 full saturation 10 Yellow 0 255 0 100 Controls Yellow color wheel 0 open to 255 full saturation 11 Magenta 0 255 0 100 Controls Magenta color wheel 0 open to 255 full saturation 12 Fixed Color 1 0 255 0 100 Controls Fixed color wheel 1 Linear control from 0 to 216 From 217 to
54. cial Adjustment knobs are located on the backcap WARNING Backcap and adjustment knobs are HOT during lamp operation Wear gloves to prevent burns gt WARNING Light Beam Projects Intense Heat Do not illuminate objects within 3 5 m 11 5 feet ofthe VL3500TM Wash Luminaire Objects within this range can scorch melt or ignite from the heat projected by the light beam gt To align lamp Step 1 Power up luminaire Step 2 At Menu Display select Lamp from Config menu refer to Menu Operation on page 50 If using console set intensity to 100 and set VARI BRITETM mode to open Step 3 Position beam on a white wall at a distance of 12 to 20 feet Step 4 Atbackcap using X Y and Z adjustment screws adjust beam as required For true Z adjustment turn all three knobs equally lt lt lt gt CAUTION Sr 4 RISK OF FIRE USE ONLY 500 WATT 100V METAL HALIDE LAMP O SFc70 4 BASE N Y ATTENTION RISQUE DINCENDIE UTILISER UNIQUEMENT UNE LAMP A HALOGENE EN METAL DE H 1500 WATT 100V ET UN SUPPORT SFc10 4 CAUTION y RISK OF EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION DO NOT OPERATE X WITHOUT COMPLETE LAMP ENCLOSURE IN PLACE OR WHEN LENS IS DAMAGED Backcap poe CAUTION HOT LAMP AFTER DOUSING LAMP DO NOT OPEN FOR 5 MINUTES AFTER SWITCHING OFF Figure A 2 Aligning Lamp 64 01
55. d Items VL3500 Wash FX Luminaire 6 Replacement Items AccessorleS sas nina eia lan ine Luminaire Overview fe 8 Chapter 2 Installation Power and Data Cabling Requirements ta 10 Data Cables ehe 11 Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers 12 Male Termination Connector eerta 12 Warnings and Cautions Exceptional Safety Information for the VL3500 Wash 13 Installation Procedures Hanging the Luminaire oi cereo reet e nt 14 Floor Mounting the Luminaire ss 18 Connecting Data and Power ae sie 18 Powering Up Power Up and Configuration Procedure 19 Addressing Program Starting Addre sS is ho HR RR Uh E 20 Program Starting Address Without Calibrating Luminaire 20 Powering Down and Packing Up Pack Up Cues for Shipping VL3500 Wash Luminaire 21 Pack Up Cues for Shipping VL3500TM Wash FX Luminaire 22 Packing for Transportation and Shipment s 23 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 xiii VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Chapter 3 Operation Operation Channel Mapping VL3500 Wash Luminaire 26 Channel Mapping VL3500 Wash FX Luminaire 28 Control Channel Functions
56. e we are committed to providing you the highest quality in customer service Our comprehensive resources are available to help your business succeed and ensure you get the full benefit of being a Vari Lite customer Whether your needs are telephone troubleshooting assistance product training or technical service our full time staff of experienced professionals are on hand to provide support How to Reach Us For assistance in your area call the dealer from which your product was purchased or Contact an Authorized Service Center or Contact the Vari Lite Customer Service Department 9am 6pm CST Monday through Friday at the following phone 1 877 VARI LITE 1 877 827 4548 or 1 214 647 7880 email customerservice genlytecontrols com Additional Resources For additional resources and documentation please visit our website at www vari lite com and follow the Support link 2 01 June 2009 02 9686 00018 CHAPTER 1 Description This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components along with a list of accessories that are available Features Components 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 3 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH amp VL3500 WASH FX LUMINAIRES USER S MANUAL Features Features List VL3500 Wash VL3500 Wash FX Luminaires Three filter color mixing system e Variable CTO color correction wheel Full field dimming system Dual blade strobe system e Fan c
57. e HOT after operation Allow the fixture to cool before removing patterns WARNING Users of VARI LITE luminaires should not install or use metal effects patterns or gobos The use of metal effects patterns or gobos in any VARI LITE product may damage the luminaire and could void the luminaire s warranty Tools Screwdriver Phillips 2 Cotton gloves To remove and replace an effects pattern on rotating effects wheel Step 1 Remove power from luminaire Head Cover Access Door Cooling air duct Pattern Assembly Figure A 6 VL3500 Wash FX Pattern Replacement Step 2 Remove head cover by loosening the four 1 4 turn screws Step 3 As shown in Figure A 6 open door on the cooling air duct 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 71 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 72 CAUTION Do not touch patterns with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing or cleaning patterns To clean patterns use isopropyl alcohol and soft cloth Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Rotate Yellow Wheel until cut out faces up Rotate Effects Pattern Wheel to desired pattern At pattern s planet gear gently rotate two planet gear latches that secure pattern planet gear Remove planet gear containing the pattern from assembly Ifreplacing pattern perform the following if not proceed to Step 9 At planet gear rotate retaining spring from assembly b Gently press pa
58. e not suitable for use with DMX512 The XLR 5 pin connectors should be wired as follows Pin Wire Code to XLR Connectors Data Thru Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Data In Cable Pinout Cable Pinout Foil amp 1st 2nd 1st 2nd Braided conductor conductor conductor conductor Shield of 1st of 1st of 2nd of 2nd 1 5 twisted twisted twisted twisted 5 1 2 4 pair pair pair pair 3 3 Data Data Data Data Male Conn Female Conn Note Refer to the USITT Recommended Practice for DMX512 guide for additional information regarding DMX512 systems How to obtain a copy is detailed in Additional Documentation on page 1 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 11 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 12 Recommended Cable Types Manufacturers These are only a few ofthe suitable cable types Any quality EIA485 twisted pair 120 ohm shielded cable will also work Table 2 1 Recommended Cable Types Type Pairs 20 Jacket AWG Use Temp F Belden Cables 1215A 2 150 PVC 26 IBM Type 6 Office cable 75 1269A 2 100 PTFE 22 Solid High Temp Plenum cable 200 8102 2 100 PVC 24 UL2919 80 8132 2 120 PVC 28 UL2919 80 8162 2 100 PVC 24 UL2493 60 82729 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp Plenum cable 200 88102 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp Plenum cable 200 89696 2 100 PTFE 22 High Temp Plenum cable 200 89729 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp
59. er in INDEX or ROTATE mode Table 3 9 Index Rotation Range for for FX Pattern Wheel VL3500 Wash FX Only Function Range Index 0 65535 Rotate 0 CW Max 32599 CW Min 32600 33047 Stop 33048 CCW Min 65535 CCW Max 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 37 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Luminaire Timing 38 Timing Channel Information Timing channel control improves the timed moves of certain groups of parameters We provide up to four timing channels one for focus Pan and Tilt one for color parameters one for beam parameters and one for FX Pattern wheel position VL3500 Wash FX only Types of timing control e Timing Control Channel the luminaire uses its timing channel value to calculate a smooth continuous movement for a given time and transition e Console Timing the console calculates the time duration between the DMX increments to be sent for a given time and transition Guidelines Timing channels support time values of up to six minutes use timing channel instead of console timing it is necessary to set the timing channel to the desired value and set cue and or parameter time to zero A combination of time controls can produce unexpected results default value setting in the profile should be 255 proportional control to allow smooth movement when using console timing timing channel data should change as a snap A zero
60. er switch to I ON position Luminaire will automatically step through following procedure If Lamp Power Up State is set to Lamp On lamp will strike 1gnite b Luminaire will cycle through calibration and stop at home position c If Lamp Power Up State is set to Cal On lamp will strike ignite at end of calibration sequence 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 19 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Addressing 20 Program Starting Address The address setting for DMX console controlled systems is entered using the Menu Display refer to Menu Operation on page 50 The luminaire retains the DMX address even when power is removed Note Refer to your console operating instructions for specific information regarding its addressing requirements Program a DMX starting address Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Address appears Press Enter Step 3 Press Up Down arrows to enter starting address 4 Step 4 Press Enter to set Program Starting Address Without Calibrating Luminaire It is possible to bypass the calibration sequence and go directly to the Menu Display programming in order to pre program an address setting Program starting address without calibrating luminaire or striking the lamp While powering up luminaire press and hold Menu until Starting is replaced by the current DMX address in the menu display Program address as in Program Star
61. er up state PROG Programming Currently programming the new version of software Re Cal Recalibrate Recalibrates luminaire Reset Reset Defaults Resets default system configuration values Default Reset Reset Lamp Resets lamp hour and strike counters For use when new lamp is installed Hours Hours RUN TEST Run Test Indicates that a mechanism test is in progress Sensor Sensors Accesses sensor types for diagnostic testing Setup Setup Configures luminaire as Wash or Wash FX Status Status Error Allows scrolling through error list or displays OK if no errors Strobe Strobe Specifies strobe function for manual control Manual or testing Test 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 58 Table 4 2 Menu Function Definitions Continued Display Definition Purpose Studio Zoom Mode Zoom configuration is in quiet mode for studio use Swap Swap Swaps pan tilt action for special focus requirements Test Test Accesses diagnostic tests for internal mechanisms Tilt Tilt Specifies tilt function for manual control Manual or testing Test Version Version Displays current software version date and time in two pages VBrite VARISKBRITE Controls split lens assembly Yellow Yellow Specifies yellow color parameter for manual control Manual or testing Test Zoom Zoom Function Specifies zoom function for manual control Manual or testing Tes
62. es de dar servicio a cualquier equipo de VARI LITE 3 El servicio debe ser realizado solamente por personal calificado 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 ix VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH amp VL3500 WASH FX LUMINAIRES USER S MANUAL ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCION CONTINUA CONTRA LA EXPOSICION EXCESIVA DE RADIACION ULTRA VIOLETA 1 Muchas luminarias usan un tipo de l mpara que produce radiaci n UV NO directamente a la l mpara 2 Es peligroso operar luminarias sin lentes o protectores Debe cambiar los protectores lentes o pantallas ultravioletas si se aprecia que han sido da adas y que su efectividad pudiera estar deteriorada Por ejemplo si tuvieran rajaduras o raspaduras profundas ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCI N CONTRA LESIONES DE PERSONAS 1 Las superficies exteriores de las luminarias est n calientes durante su operaci n Use un equipo de seguridad apropiado guantes protecci n para los ojos etc cuando haga ajustes en el equipo y componentes que est n calientes 2 Cuando las luminarias est n en operaci n la l mpara estar muy caliente Desconecte la energ a y deje que la l mpara se enfr e antes de reemplazarla 3 Las l mparas de arco emiten radiaciones ultravioletas que pueden ocasionar serias quemaduras a la piel e inflamaci n a los ojos Adem s las l mparas de arco operan a alta presi n y muy alta temperatura Si la l mpara se rompe puede exis
63. g surface is flat and sturdy Light Beam Projects Intense Heat Do not illuminate objects within 3 5 m 11 5 feet See Warnings and Cautions in this chapter Connecting Data and Power A maximum of 32 luminaires may be connected in any one DMX data link Note This maximum limit applies to the luminaire daisy chain only Your system or console may require fewer luminaires on a single data link path Consult your console documentation for more information To connect power and data Step 1 Connect data cable from console to first luminaire in chain at DATA IN connector Step 2 Ifrequired connect additional data cables from DATA THRU connectors to DATA IN connectors of remaining luminaires in link Step 3 At last luminaire in link install male termination connector at DATA THRU connector Luminaires and other devices on the same DMX chain may not function properly without termination Step 4 Connect AC input cable connector to power input source Step 5 Dress AC input and data cables and secure them so they do not interfere with luminaire head and yoke movement as Data Thru Data Thru Data In Termination Connector from console at last luminaire Z Figure 2 5 Connecting Power and Data 18 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 B INSTALLATION POWERING 2 Powering Up gt Power Up and Configuration
64. iming channel values and the final destination of the parameters affected by the timing channel should always be sent in a zero count 02 9686 0001 B Create the cue including color gobo edge and diffusion as required Decide which fixtures and which parameter groups will use timing channels Assign a value to the particular timing channel s you wish to use for timing information see chart on next page Set console timing or cue fade time for parameters and timing channels to zero seconds 5 Store cue 01 June 2009 39 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 40 Timing channels can be set in either or 0 255 DMX modes with the following values assigned Table 3 11 Timing Channels Map Value DMX Seconds 0 Full Speed 1 0 2 2 0 4 1 3 0 6 4 0 8 2 5 1 6 1 2 7 1 4 3 8 1 6 9 1 8 4 10 2 11 2 2 12 2 4 5 13 2 6 14 2 8 6 15 3 16 3 2 17 3 4 7 18 3 6 19 3 8 8 20 4 21 4 2 22 4 4 9 23 4 6 24 4 8 10 25 5 26 5 2 27 5 4 11 28 5 6 29 5 8 30 6 12 31 6 2 32 6 4 13 33 6 6 34 6 8 35 7 0 14 36 7 2 37 7 4 15 38 7 6 39 7 8 40 8 16 41 8 2 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 OPERATION LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 Table 3 11 Timing Channels Map Continued
65. ing the Menu Display feature Menu Operation Menu Functions Self Tests 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 49 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Menu Operation What Is the Menu System The menu system is a programmable set of commands used to configure address operate and test the luminaire The menu system is controlled at the Menu Display available at the enclosure input panel Menu Display AC PWR NS AG IN DATA IN DATA THRU MENU ENTER Figure 4 1 Menu Display Location Controls Operation The menu system is controlled by four buttons These buttons function as follows Menu button Displays the menu or if at first level the current address Enter button Selects the current menu option or stores current data value Up arrow Scrolls menu options upward or increases current data value 27 Down arrow Scrolls menu options downward or decreases current data value Menu function or value Address Backlit LCD Display Selects the current menu option or enters current data value oi Changes a be or scrolls through menus Displays the menu or if at El O first level the current address MENU ENTER Arrows can be set to work in the hanging orientation See Disp Tilt in the Menu System Function Chart on page 53 See also Shortcuts on page 51 50 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 MENU SYSTEM
66. lt States for VL3500 Wash FX Luminaire DMX Channel Parameter Recommended Default Value 1 Intensity 0 2 Hi Byte Pan 32768 mid position 3 Lo Byte Pan 4 Hi Byte Tilt 32768 mid position 5 Lo Byte Tilt 6 VARI BRITE Mode 0 closed 7 Zoom 0 narrow 8 CTO Mixer 0 open 9 Cyan Blue Mixer 0 open 10 Yellow Amber Mixer 0 open 11 Magenta Mixer 0 open 12 Color Wheel 1 0 13 Color Wheel 2 0 14 Strobe 0 open 15 FX Wheel 0 255 16 FX Index Hi Byte 32768 mid position 17 FX Index Lo Byte 18 Focus Time 255 19 Color Time 255 20 Beam Time 255 21 FX Time 255 22 Control 0 Note When no console DMX is attached a simple reset of the fixture will default all values to the required pack up settings 01 June 2009 02 9686 00018 INSTALLATION POWERING DOWN AND PACKING UP 2 Packing for Transportation and Shipment For transportation and shipping case requirements see Technical Notice TN 235 Transportation and Shipping Case Requirements in the Support area ofthe Vari Lite website at www vari lite com 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 23 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes 24 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 CHAPTER 3 Operation This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the internal software DMX Operation DMX Mapping Luminaire Timing Upd
67. nent sous haute tension de tr s hautes temp ratures Si la lampe se casse les particules de la lampe cass e peuvent causer blessures et ou incendie en s parpillant Se prot ger les yeux pour remplacer la lampe Utiliser des appareils de protection appropri s gants protection des yeux pour manier des lampes endommag es 6 Silalampe a t touch e avec des mains nues la nettoyer avec de l alcool d natur et l essuyer avec un chiffon non pelucheux avant d installer ou de brancher le luminaire 7 Silalampe a t endommag e ou a une d formation thermique elle doit tre remplac e AVERTISSEMENT INTERF RENCE RF 1 Cet appareil est de Classe A Dans un environnement domestique cet appareil peut causer des interf rences radio et si c est le cas l utilisateur peut avoir prendre des mesures ad quates CONSID RATIONS DES CARACT RISTIQUES DE LAMPES ARC 1 Apr s une interruption de courant ou une baisse importante de voltage les lampes arc mettent du temps avant de se rallumer Dans certains cas la lampe se rallumera automatiquemet apr s s tre refroidie Cela d pend de la mani re dont le syst me est r gl pour le statut de mise en marche de la lampe 2 La position Br ler est Universelle viii 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001B FOREWORD Aviso sobre Seguridad Es muy importante leer TODA la informaci n e instrucciones sobre seguridad que se indica en este manual asi como en los documen
68. nly XXX DMX Value FX Wheel Wash FX Only XXX DMX Value FX Index Wash FX Only XXX DMX Value 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001B MENU SYSTEM MENU FUNCTIONS Table 4 1 VL3500 Wash Luminaire Menu System Chart 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel Test All SEQ Test all RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Press Menu to mechanisms in order X stop tests steps Pan Tilt RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Pan RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Tilt RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Dimmer RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Strobe RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Cyan RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Yellow RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Magenta RUN TEST Run Test in Progress 1 RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Col Wheel RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Col Wheel2 RUN TEST Run Test in Progress VBrite RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Zoom RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Aperture Wash Only RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Lamp Disables Pan Tilt and RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Sets Intensity to Full FX Wheel Wash FX Only RUN TEST Run Test in Progress FX Index Wash FX Only RUN TEST Run Test in Progress Encoder Pan 20004 Value Tilt XXXX Value Sensor Pan SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Tilt SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Dimmer SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL Cyan SENS TST Sensor PASS FAIL
69. nu Display illumination time and orientation Disp Tilt Menu orienta Sets the orientation of the menu display to match the luminaire orientation tion control either standing Up or hanging Down The Auto setting is functional only for display boards manufactured prior to 01 July 2006 DMX DMX Accesses options for DMX system settings Download Download Initiates download of luminaire software Enable Enable Enables a function Encoder Encoder Accesses pan tilt encoders for diagnostic testing FAIL Test Fail Indicates that a test has failed Fixt Hrs Fixture Hours Displays total number of hours luminaire has been powered on 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 MENU SYSTEM MENU FUNCTIONS 4 Table 4 2 Menu Function Definitions Continued Display Definition Purpose Fixture Fixture Accesses luminaire information such as serial number software version and total operation hours Also accesses recalibration and download options FX Wheel FX Wheel Specifies FX wheel for manual control Manual or testing Test FX Index FX Wheel Specifies FX index function for manual control Manual or testing Test Head Mtr Head Motor Enables or disables pan tilt movement Inv Pan Invert Pan Reverses pan action for special focus requirements Inv Tilt Invert Tilt Reverses tilt action for special focus requirements Lamp Lamp Accesses lamp powe
70. nversely to get 30 ft with the 29 angle D g TN 30 517 58 ft You can use the TN values for the other field angles in the same way Graphic illustrations in this table are representations only Do not scale 78 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001B TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE B Photometric Data VL3500 Wash Luminaire Front Lens Ultra Clear Stippled Fresnel 63300 Im 54400 Im gt 44800 Im Ele 4980 fc 20405 N 1640 fc Qo 9 5 53600 lux 13 21930 lux 13 17630 lux 6 6 5 ft 0 9 o 9ft 5 TN 166 TN 228 408 TN 228 gt gt lt gt 42400 Im 2 39300 Im 2 30500 Im gt 377 fc 288 fc Ah 171 2 275 4060 lux 29 3100lux gt 33 1840 lux o 21 ft o 21ft 248 A 40 ft TN 480 2 gt TN 517 gt TN 592 x 50900 Im 47500 Im 38400 Im Ln 175fc 142 fc 105 fc o a HH 0 x ux UX H E 41 188001 1530 1130 03 t g 32ft 0 33 ft L TN 748 TN 788 lt 828 J 51200 2 47900 42700 Im al a aa 97 fc 78 fc 3 1 515 13101 10401 8401 c gt on o 92391 o 40f 418 gt TN
71. ooled e UV IR glass E ey Dual wattage double ended lamp capable of operation at 900W Standby Mode 1200W or 1500W mode selectable from fixture or console e mode produces a tight intense column of light e Zoomable beam optics mechanism for continuous beam size control with 10 to 50 range dependent on the lens configuration Dual five position plus open fixed color wheels e Five position aperture wheel 52 40 35 30 and 25 mm VL3500 Wash only e One rotating FX pattern wheel with four rotatable and indexable positions and one open position VL3500 Wash FX only Interchangeable front lenses Fresnel and Plano Convex Stipple standard on both models e Additional Plano Convex Clear front lens VL3500 Wash only e Additional ULTRA Clear front lens VL3500 Wash FX only Repositional pan tilt system Control by DMX512 protocol DA WARNING Some exceptional conditions apply to the safe operation of the VL3500TM Wash Luminaire and the VL3500 Wash FX Luminaire See Warnings and Cautions on page 13 4 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001B DESCRIPTION COMPONENTS 7 Components Included Items VL3500 Wash Luminaire The following illustration shows all the items included with the luminaire Buxom Lens installed p n 21 9686 2164 right 21 9686 2165 left Quick Start Sheet amp Registration Vari Lite C
72. opening diameters Ses aperture sizes 25 30 35 40 52 mm and can be rotated continuously to create effects Intensity Control Full field dimming designed for both smooth timed fades and quick dimming effects Strobe High performance dual blade strobe system capable of ultra fast operation Pan and Tilt Smooth time continuous motion using stepper motors with encoder correction Pan range is 540 Tilt range is 250 0 3 resolution Rotating Effects Wheel VL3500 Wash FX only One rotating FX pattern wheel with four rotatable and indexable positions and one open position OPTICAL Source Osram SharXS HTI 1500 W D7 60 metal halide lamp part 71 9686 1502 Output Over 50 000 lumens dependent on the type of lens being used Reflector Precision glass reflector with dichroic cold mirror coating 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001B TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE B FX Patterns VL3500 Wash FX only FX Patterns are 2 0 inches 50 8 mm in diameter and 0 043 inches 1 1 mm in thickness Metal patterns are not acceptable OPERATIONAL Power Requirements Standard AC power distribution from 200 264 VAC 50 60 Hz The fixture requires 7 to 12 A depending on the AC supply voltage Operational Temperature 20 to 104 F 29 to 40 C Cooling Forced air cooled Control Compatible with a wide variety of DMX512 consoles Weight VL3500 Wash Luminaire 96 43 5 kg with rails VL3500 Wash FX Luminaire
73. or Snap Enable Enable Disable Disable Head Mtr Movement Enable Enable Disable Disable Display Display Illumination Off Time ON On indefinitely 30 Sec Off in 30 seconds 5 Min Off in 5 minutes 10 Min Off in 10 minutes Disp Tilt Auto Up Down Reset Default OK Chg Lum ID Change Luminaire ID XXXX Value Luminaire ID 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 53 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 54 Table 4 1 VL3500 Wash Luminaire Menu System Chart 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel DMX DATA Chan XXX DMX Channel XXXX Value 0 255 DMX Data Pan Tilt Pan and Tilt Swap Swap Pan amp Tilt ON Options OFF Inv Pan nvert Pan ON OFF Inv Tilt nvert Tilt ON OFF Fixture Status Status Error Display Scrolls error messages or displays OK Re Cal Recalibrate OK Lum ID Luminaire ID XXXXXXXX Luminaire ID Number Version Version MM DD YY Page 1 HH MM Page 2 Fixt Hrs Fixture Hours XXXX Number of Fixture Hours Download Download OK Software Manual Pan XXXX DMX Value Manual Tilt XXXX DMX Value Commande Dimmer XXX DMX Value Disabled when DMX Present Strobe XXX DMX Value Cyan XXX DMX Value Yellow XXX DMX Value Magenta XXX DMX Value Col Wheel Color Wheel 1 XXX DMX Value Col Wheel2 Color Wheel 2 XXX DMX Value CTO Color Temperature XXX DMX Value Orange VBrite VARIKBRITE lens XXX DMX Value Zoom XXX DMX Value Aperture Wash O
74. pte de tous les avertissements et suivre toutes les pr cautions pendant l installation et l utilisation de cet appareil Les symboles de s curit utilis s dans ce guide sont les suivants ATTENTION Ce symbole annonce que l appareil risque d tre endommag gt gt AVERTISSEMENT Ce symbole annonce qu il y a risque d accident grave ou m me fatal CETTE SECTION CONTIENT DES INFORMATIONS G N RALES POUR SE PROT GER CONTRE LES D CHARGES LECTRIQUES LES INCENDIES L EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX RAYONS UV ET TOUT AUTRE ACCIDENT POUVANT ENTRA NER DES BLESSURES AVERTISSEMENT DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTEGER CONTRE LES INCENDIES 1 Les luminaires VARIXLITEO ont t con us pour tre utilis s uniquement avec certaines type de lampes V rifier le type de lampe Osram SharXS HTI 1500 W D7 60 metal halide lamp avant de remplacer les lampes L installation d un autre type de lampe peut poser un danger 2 Les luminaires peuvent tre fix s sur tout type de surface tant que les directives de montage sont respect es Voir les explications d taill es dans ce guide 3 V rifier la distance respecter entre les mat riaux combustibles ou les objets illumin s et les luminaires AVERTISSEMENT DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROT GER CONTRE LES D CHARGES LECTRIQUES 1 Les luminaires sont con us pour une utilisation au sec uniquement Une exposition la pluie et l humidit risque d
75. r up options reset and information Config or tests Lamp function Test Lamp Lamp Hours Displays total number of lamp operating hours Hours Lamp Level Lamp Power Displays lamp power levels 1500W 1200W or 900W Level Lamp OFF Lamp is Off Configures arc luminaire so that lamp will not strike upon power up Lamp ON Lamp is On Configures arc luminaire so that lamp will strike upon power up Lum ID Luminaire ID Displays unique luminaire ID number Magenta Magenta Specifies magenta parameter for manual control Manual or testing Test Manual Manual Accesses options for luminaire mechanism control by entry of data values Movement Movement Enables or disables pan and tilt movement Normal Zoom Mode Zoom configuration is in normal mode OFF Off Turns off a function Off Time Display off time Shows the automatic shut off time for the menu display OK Okay Indicates calibration has completed and no errors have occurred OK Okay Prompt for pressing Enter before an action is executed ON On Indefinitely Sets Menu Display to stay on until programmed otherwise Display or turns on a function Pan Pan Specifies pan function for manual control Manual or testing Test Pan Tilt Pan Tilt Accesses pan and tilt options for focus swap function movement enable dis able manual control and testing PASS Test Pass Indicates that a test has passed Power Lamp Power Accesses options to turn lamp on or off Power Up Power Up Accesses options for lamp pow
76. rs or displays OK ee em Oe Col Wheel SENS TST PASS FAIL Lum ID Luminaire ID Number Col Wheel2 SENS TST PASS FAIL Versi n MM DD YY XX XX CTO SENS TST PASS FAIL Fixt Hrs hours of use Aperture SENS TST PASS FAIL Download FX Wheel SENS TST PASS FAIL L FX Index SENS TST PASS FAIL Only applies to displays manufactured before July 1 2006 01 June 2009 VL3500 Wash only VL3500 Wash FX only 02 9686 0001B MENU SYSTEM MENU FUNCTIONS Menu System Function Chart The following is a detailed look at the internal menu system Table 4 1 VL3500 Wash Luminaire Menu System Chart Power UP Lamp Power up State 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel Address XXX value 1 thru 512 Setup Model Luminaire Type Wash FX Config LAMP Lamp Options Power Lamp Power ON default Configuration OFF Lamp ON Lamp On default Lamp OFF Lamp Off Cal ON Lamp On After Calibration Lamp Level Lamp Power Level 1500W 1200W 900W Cmd Lock Prevents Remote ON Lamp Power Level Changes Off From Console LampHour Lamp Hours Used 20004 Cumulative of Lamp Hours Reset Hours Resets Lamp Hours Pan Tilt Pan Tilt Movement Position Recovery Enable Enable Disable Disable Zoom Zoom lens Normal Studio Quiet Mode Col
77. s follow in sequence There is only one DMX mode for this luminaire which is Enhanced 16 bit Mode Table 3 2 VL3500TM Wash FX Luminaire Enhanced 16 Bit Mode DMX Channel Parameter Range DMX Range Description 1 Intensity Pan High Byte Pan Low Byte 0 255 0 65535 0 100 0 100 Linear Intensity control from 0 closed to 255 open 16 bit control of Pan 530 of movement Tilt High Byte Tilt Low Byte 0 65535 0 100 16 bit control of Tilt 260 of movement VARI BRITE 0 255 0 100 Controls split lens assy 0 closed to 255 open Zoom 0 255 0 100 Controls zoom assy 0 narrow to 255 wide oN 1 0 255 0 100 Controls color wheel 0 open to 255 full saturation Cyan 0 255 0 100 Controls Cyan color wheel 0 open to 255 full saturation 10 Yellow 0 255 0 100 Controls Yellow color wheel 0 open to 255 full saturation 11 Magenta 0 255 0 100 Controls Magenta color wheel 0 open to 255 full saturation 12 Fixed Color 1 0 255 0 100 Controls Fixed color wheel 1 Linear control from 0 to 216 From 217 to 255 will give different speeds of wheel spin Center DMX values Position 1 Open DMX 0 Position 2 Red DMX 37 Position 3 Yellow DMX 72 Position 4 Magenta DMX 107
78. shed in this manual is for informational use only and is subject to change without notice Please check www vari lite com for latest version Vari Lite assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual All information and graphics are property of Vari Lite a Philips group company 10911 Petal Street Dallas Texas 75238 USA Version as of 01 June 2009 Part number 02 9686 0001 B VL3500 Wash amp VL3500 Wash FX Luminaires User s Manual 2003 2009 Vari Lite a Philips group company All Rights Reserved FOREWORD How To Obtain Warranty Service A copy ofthe Vari Lite Limited Warranty was included in the shipping package for this VARI LITE product To obtain warranty service please contact customer service at 1 877 VARI LITE 1 877 827 4548 1 214 647 7880 or customerservice genlytecontrols com and request a Return Material Authorization for warranty service You will need to provide the model and serial number of the item being returned a description of the problem or failure and the name of the registered user or organization If available you should have your sales invoice to establish the date of sale as the beginning of the warranty period Once you obtain the RMA pack the unit in a secure shipping container or in its original packing box Go to the Vari Lite web site www vari lite com click on the Support link and download RMA form Put the completed RMA
79. ss Hook A not provided Bracket Example Truss Hook Installation Truss Hook Hardware not provided Figure 2 1 Installing Truss Hooks Note Various types of truss hooks can be used The Mega Claw truss hook as shown in the example above as well as many other standard hooks can be ordered separately 14 01 June 2009 02 9686 00018 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Step 2 Determine required configuration of bracket installation Brackets may be installed in either orientation as shown Bracket Bracket Bracket Bracket Figure 2 2 Bracket Orientation Options Step 3 While pulling up on locking mechanism release fit keyed holes onto raised mounting buttons at bottom of enclosure Slide forward and release locking mechanism to lock in place Ensure brackets are locked securely Always face brackets in same direction as shown 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 15 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL WARNING Ensure that the bracket locking mechanism is fully seated after the bracket is installed AN on the luminaire Truss Hook Bracket Locking Mechanism Keyed Hole Face brackets in same direction for A all configurations Press up when installing or releasing Raised Mounting Button Fit over buttons and slide forward to lock in place Locked Figure 2 3 Installing Brackets on Luminaire Enclosure 16 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 INS
80. ssories The following optional and or replacement items can be ordered directly from Vari Lite Please order by Vari Lite part number Vari Lite P N Accessory 21 9686 0617 Front Lens Stipple 21 9686 0618 Front Lens Clear PC 21 9686 0619 Front Lens Fresnel 21 9686 1617 Front Lens ULTRA Clear PC 21 9686 0620 Internal Lens Fresnel 21 9686 2164 Internal Lens Buxom Right 21 9686 2165 Internal Lens Buxom Left 22 9620 0194 Safety Cable Assembly 23 9623 0177 Termination Connector Assembly 55 6840 0001 Truss Hook Mega Clamp Round and Square 55 6841 0001 Truss Hook Mega Claw for 2 Round Tube 71 9686 1502 Lamp Osram SharXS HTI 1500 W D7 60 Metal Halide 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 7 VAREKLITE VL3500 WASH amp VL3500 WASH FX LUMINAIRES USER S MANUAL Luminaire Overview The following illustration shows the external luminaire components and controls Head Assembly Houses color strobe and beam spreader mechanisms Front Lens Assembly AC Input Cable IS y Backcap Assembly Provides across to lamp Input Panel Or TEp acement an Provides DMX In and Thru provides controls Tor and AC Power connections see detail below Yoke Assembly Houses Master Control Board MCB Upper Enclosure Assembly H Houses power supply ballast and display board Beam Adjustment Controls
81. t Zoom Zoom Corfig Specifies zoom configuration mode Normal or Studio 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 MENU SYSTEM SELF TESTS 4 Self Tests Running Parameter Tests The luminaire is capable of running self tests by using the Test menu functions When running tests on multiple luminaires a male termination connector is required at the last luminaire in the link Refer to Connecting Data and Power on page 18 for more information regarding the construction of this connector Note After 10 seconds of inactivity the menu display changes to the default state showing the address To connect luminaires for simultaneous testing Step 1 At last luminaire install male termination connector into DATA THRU XLR connector Step 2 At master luminaire Menu Display press Menu Master Luminaire Luminaire 1 Luminaire 2 cc Data Thru Data Thru Termination Connector Figure 4 2 Testing Setup WARNING Light Beam Projects Intense Heat Do not illuminate objects within 3 5 m 11 5 feet ofthe VL3500TM Wash Luminaire Objects within this range can scorch melt or ignite from the heat projected by the light beam To run tests Step 1 Press Menu Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Test appears Press Enter Step 3 Use Up Down arrows to select a parameter to test Refer to Menu System Function Chart on page 53 for a comple
82. te list of test parameters which can be chosen Step 4 Press Enter to run test Step 5 Press Menu to stop test at any time 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 59 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 60 Movement Disable The Movement option allows and tilt to be disabled so that the luminaire can be placed in any position for testing without movement occurring In order to regain full control of the luminaire Movement will need to be enabled after testing Note When using the Movement option pan and tilt will be disabled for all the luminaires that are linked To set movement option Step Step Step Step Step 1 Press Menu 2 Press Up Down arrows until Config appears Press Enter 3 4 5 Press Up Down arrows until Pan Tilt appears Press Enter Movement will be displayed Press Enter Use Up Down arrows to select Enable or Disable Press Enter to select 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 Troubleshooting and Maintenance APPENDIX A N AN This appendix provides instructions for troubleshooting and routine maintenance which may be necessary during the life of the luminaire Troubleshooting Routine Maintenance WARNING All maintenance procedures are to be performed with power removed from the luminaire Never remove covers or backcap while lamp is in operation Wear eye protection when opening backcap and replacing lamps 02 9686 00
83. the four 1 4 turn screws CAUTION Do not touch filters with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing filters To clean filters use isopropyl alcohol and soft cloth Strong cleaning solutions can damage coating Fingerprints or other grease deposits on filters can cause the glass to break Step 3 Rotate Color Wheel 2 until the filter you are changing is accessible Step 4 To improve access to the filter rotate the mixed color wheels to position the cut outs next to the filter you are changing Step 5 As shown in Figure A 5 gently press the color filter toward the lens until it is free of the lock pins Remove the filter 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 69 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Color Filter Replacement continued Step 6 Orienting coated side of filter towards lamp slide new filter under the spring clip until it is securely retained by the lock pins Step 7 Replace the head cover De AN i Do not touch filters with bare fingers CAUTION Wear cotton gloves Color Filter Lock Pins Air Duct Door Color Wheel 1 Color Filter Lock Pins Li Color Wheel 2 Figure A 5 Replacing a Color Filter 70 01 June 2009 02 9686 00018 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A FX Pattern Replacement VL3500 Wash FX Only WARNING Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance Patterns can b
84. ting Address above Note The luminaire will require a reset to restore control 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 INSTALLATION POWERING DOWN AND PACKING UP Powering Down and Packing Up Pack Up Cues for Shipping VL3500 Wash Luminaire 2 To prepare the VL3500TM Wash Luminaire for shipment Vari Lite recommends specific pack up cues and console default values In particular to minimize the possibility of damage during transport set the DMX values for the VARI XBRITE mode and Zoom to 0 zero prior to shipment For the complete list of all recommended DMX shipping default values see Table 2 2 below The DMX values in Table 2 2 should be included as the default settings for console profiles If these values are set as the console default states a simple release of the fixture initiates the pack up cue If a particular console does not set the VL3500TM Wash Luminaire to these default values Vari Lite strongly recommends the creation of a pack up cue that at the least sets VARI BRITE and Zoom values to 0 and preferably sets all of the default values recommended in Table 2 2 Table 2 2 Pack up Cues and Console Default States for VL3500 Wash Luminaires DMX Channel Parameter Recommended Default Value 1 Intensity 0 2 Hi Byte Pan 32768 mid position 3 Lo Byte Pan 4 Hi Byte Tilt 32768 mid position 5 Lo Byte Tilt 6 VARI BRITE Mode 0 closed 7 Zoom 0
85. tions and test aperture function Cal ON Calibration On Configures arc luminaire so that lamp will strike after calibration Channel Channel Specifies DMX channel for display of current data value XXX Only for channels the luminaire is occupying Chg Lum Change Normally set to luminaires serial number ID Luminaire ID Cmd Lock Remote Denies lock On or allows lock Off remote lamp power level changes from Lamp Level the console When Lamp Level is set to 1500W 1200W or 900W Lock Command On locks that power level setting at the luminaire and any attempt to change Lock the power level setting from the console is ignored Col Wheel Color Wheel 1 Specifies color wheel for manual control Manual or testing Test Col Wheel2 Color Wheel 2 Specifies color wheel for manual control Manual or testing Test Config System Accesses options for setting lamp pan tilt and Menu Display defaults Also Configuration accesses lamp information such as number of hours used along with its respective reset function CTO CTO Function Specifies CTO color temperature orange parameter for manual control Man ual or testing Test Cyan Cyan Specifies cyan color parameter for manual control Manual or testing Test Data Data Allows viewing of DMX on given channel Dimmer Dimmer Specifies dimmer mechanism for manual control Manual or testing Test Disable Disable Disables a function Display Display Accesses options for Me
86. tir el peligro de lesiones al personal o un incendio ocasionado por las part culas de la l mpara rota que se caen Use protecci n para los ojos cuando vuelve a colocar una l mpara nueva 5 Use un equipo de seguridad apropiado guantes protecci n para los ojos etc cuando trabaje con l mparas da adas 6 Sitoca la l mpara con las manos limpie la l mpara con alcohol desnaturalizado y con tela sin pelusas antes de instalar o volver a conectar la luminaria 7 Cambie la l mpara si est da ada o deformada termicamente ADVERTENCIA INTERFERENCIA RF 1 Este es un producto de Clase A En el ambiente de la casa este producto puede ocasionar radiointerferencia en cuyo caso el usuario debe tomar las medidas adecuadas CONSIDERACIONES SOBRE LAS CARACTER STICAS DE LA L MPARA DE ARCO 1 Las l mparas de arco requieren un per odo de tiempo para volver a iluminarse despu s de una interrupci n de energ a o de una severa ca da de voltaje En algunos casos la l mpara se volver a iluminar en forma autom tica despu s que se ha enfriado dependiendo de la configuraci n del sistema de energ a de la l mpara 2 La posici n de encendido es universal x 01 June 2009 02 9686 00018 FOREWORD ee en
87. tos adjuntos antes de instalar y operar los productos descritos Se debe prestar atenci n a todos los avisos y advertencias durante la instalaci n y uso de este producto Los simbolos de seguridad usados en este manual son los siguientes CUIDADO indica posibles al producto Dn ADVERTENCIA indica posibles lesiones muerte a las personas LA INFORMACION GENERAL RELACIONADA A LA PROTECCION CONTRAGOLPES DE CORRIENTE ELECTRICA INCENDIO EXPOSICION EXCESIVA A RADIACION ULTRA VIOLETA Y LESIONES A LAS PERSONAS SE PUEDE ENCONTRAR SEGUIDAMENTE ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCION CONTINUA CONTRA INCENDIO 1 Las luminarias VARI LITE han sido dise adas para ser usadas solamente con algunas l mparas Tome nota del tipo de l mpara Osram SharXS HTI 1500 W D7 60 metal halide lamp antes de reemplazarla Instalaci n de otro tipo de l mpara puede ser peligroso 2 Las luminarias se pueden instalar en cualquier tipo de superficie siempre que se sigan las instrucciones de instalaci n Vea las instrucciones detalladas en este manual 3 Tome nota de los requerimientos de distancia de materiales combustibles u objetos iluminados para las luminarias ADVERTENCIA INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCI N CONTINUA CONTRA CHOQUE EL CTRICO 1 Las luminarias VARI LITE est n dise adas solamente para lugares secos La exposici n a la lluvia o humedad pueden da ar la luminaria Desconecte la energ a ant
88. ttern out from planet gear c Install new pattern in same orientation including black side up in the gear as shown in Figure A 7 reflective side must face lamp This ensures all will calibrate in the same orientation Note If installing same pattern in multiple fixtures utilize same orientation in relation to the planet gear in all fixtures Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 d Use care in reinstalling retaining spring Spring can scratch pattern Rotate rotating effects wheel until you see the small indexing hole in the sun gear When reinstalling planet gear assembly you must align the index mark in the planet gear with the index mark small indexing hole in sun gear Install pattern Reengage two retaining latches Ensure the latches are properly and equally positioned over neighboring planet gear assemblies Close the air duct door Replace bottom head cover 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A FX Pattern Replacement VL3500 Wash FX Only continued Assembly With Rotating Effects Patterns Do not remove See detail Do not touch patterns with bare CAUTION fingers Wear cotton gloves Planet Gear Assembly Planet Gear Effects black side Indexing Mark Effects Pattern Retaining Spring Cooling Air Duct Yellow Wheel Retaining Latches Planet Gear Assembly Bulkhead plate and Cyan removed for clarity Assembly Sun Gear Figure A
89. tzung bzw von Feuer das von Lampenteilen ausgel st werden kann Tragen Sie beim Austausch der Lampen einen Augenschutz 5 Die geeignete Sicherheitsausr stung Handschuhe Augenschutz sollte beim Umgang mit besch digten Lampen verwendet werden 6 Wenn die Lampe mit blo en H nden ber hrt wird reinigen Sie sie mit denaturiertem Alkohol und einem flusenfreien Tuch bevor Sie die Scheinwerfer installieren oder in Betrieb nehmen 7 Wenn die Lampe besch digt oder durch Hitzeeinwirkung deformiert ist mu diese ausgetauscht werden WARNUNG HF INTERFERENZ 1 Es handelt sich um ein Produkt der Klasse A In einer Wohnumgebung kann das Produkt Hochfre quenzst rungen verursachen In diesem Fall m ssen eventuell geeignete Ma nahmen getroffen werden BESONDERHEITEN VON BOGENLAMPEN 1 Bogenlampen ben tigen eine gewisse Zeitdauer um nach einem Stromausfall oder einem Spannungsgef lle wieder aufzuleuchten In einigen F llen wird die Lampe nach Abk hlung automatisch wieder aufleuchten je nach der Systemkonfigurationseinstellung des Lampenein schaltungsstatus 2 Die Brennposition ist Universal vi 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 FOREWORD Notes de s curit Avant de proc der l installation des produits d crits dans ce guide et de les mettre en marche il est extr mement important de lire TOUS les renseignements et TOUTES les directives de s curit contenues dans ce guide ainsi que toute documentation jointe Tenir com
90. ustomer Service Product Support Sheet User s Manual CD ROM Warranty Card Vari Lite QA Certificate Stippled PC Lens p n 21 9686 0617 Fresnel Lens p n 21 9686 0619 Mounting Brackets Fresnel Lens p n 21 9686 0620 LULU Y Clear PC Lens p n 21 9686 0618 Two Sets of Internal Lenses Fresnel packed with unit and Buxom installed in fixture see above Figure 1 1 VL3500 Wash Luminaire Packing List 02 9686 0001 B 01 June 2009 VARIX amp LITE VL3500 WASH amp VL3500 WASH FX LUMINAIRES USER S MANUAL Included Items VL3500 Wash FX Luminaire The following illustration shows all the items included with the luminaire Buxom Lens installed _ p n 21 9686 2164 right N 21 9686 2165 left Quick Start Sheet N SH Registration Card Vari Lite Customer Service Product Support Sheet User s Manual CD ROM Warranty Card Vari Lite QA Certificate ULTRA Clear PC Len p n 21 9686 1617 Fresnel Lens p n 21 9686 0619 Mounting Brackets P unio f Fresnel Lens 21 9686 0620 AS Stipple PC Lens p n 21 9686 0617 Two Sets of Internal Lenses Fresnel packed with unit and Buxom installed in fixture see above Figure 1 2 VL3500 Wash FX Luminaire Packing List 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001B DESCRIPTION COMPONENTS 7 Replacement Items Acce
91. will be hot during operation Use appropriate safety equipment gloves eye protection etc when handling and adjusting hot equipment and components 2 Luminaires will have a hot lamp when operating Disconnect power and allow lamp to cool before replacing 3 Arc lamps emit ultraviolet radiation which can cause serious skin burn and eye inflammation Additionally arc lamps operate under high pressure at very high temperatures Should the lamp break there can exist a danger of personal injury and or fire from broken lamp particles being discharged Wear eye protection when relamping 5 Appropriate safety equipment gloves eye protection should be used when handling damaged lamps 6 If lamp is touched with bare hands clean lamp with denatured alcohol and wipe with lint free cloth before installing or powering up the luminaire 7 The lamp shall be changed if it has become damaged or thermally deformed WARNING RF INTERFERENCE 1 Thisisa Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures ARC LAMP CHARACTERISTIC CONSIDERATIONS 1 Arc lamps require a period of time to relight after a power interruption or a severe voltage dip In some cases lamp will automatically relight after it has cooled depending on Lamp Power Up State configuration setting 2 Burning position is Universal iv 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001 FOREWORD
92. wnloader program on your PC are also available on the Product Downloads page Use the USB VLDownloader program to transfer updated versions of the luminaire operating software bin files from your PC to the luminaires 01 June 2009 02 9686 0001B OPERATION UPDATING SOFTWARE 3 Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire It is possible to transfer specific software versions between luminaires As in the case of installing new software versions multiple luminaires can be programmed at the same time when they are data linked together refer to Connecting Data and Power on page 18 however only a maximum of 32 luminaires can be updated at once Hardware Requirements Data cables used in this process must have two twisted pairs and a shield It is also recommended that cables meet all other USITT DMX specification requirements Refer to Data Cables on page 11 A termination connector is used in this process Refer to Male Termination Connector on page 12 for more information regarding the construction of this connector Master luminaire containing Luminaire 1 Luminaire 2 software version to download requiring update requiring update 2 P 5 Sw Ire CIN 11 9 Data Thru Data Thru Termination Connector Figure 3 4 Software Transfer Setup Transfer Procedure This procedure is used to transfer software

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