Elation 70 User manual

Rev. 12/18/2009 –visage Software Ver. 1.2
Design Brick 70
Elation Professional™
6122 S. Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles, Ca 90040
www.elationlighting.com

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TABLE OF CONTENS
1. General Information……………………………………………………………………… 2
a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 2
b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…...………..…2
c. Customer Support…………………………………………….………………… 2
d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………….……..…… 3
2. Safety Instructions………………………………………………………........…………. 4
3. Features……………………………………………………………………………………6
4. General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 7
5. Fixture Overview…………………………………………………………………………. 8
6. Mounting and Installation…………………………………………………….…….…….11
a. Mounting Positions……………………………………………….………………11
b. Mounting Points…………………………………………………………………. 12
c. Clamp Mounting…………………………………………………………………. 13
d. Securing………………………………………………………………………….. 13
7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………... 14
a. DMX Connections………………………………………………………………. 15
b. DMX Terminator………………………………………………………………….16
c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion……………………………………………………….16
d. Fixture DMX Addressing.……………………………..…………………………17
8. Fixture Menu..…………………………………………………………………..…………18
9. DMX Traits…………………………………………………………………………………20
10. Lens Replacement……… ……………………………………………………………… 22
11. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………………………… 23
12. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………...24
13. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………… 26
14. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 27
15. Circuit Schematic………...……………………………………………………………….28
16. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 29

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and
reliable LED fixtures on the market today! The Design LED Brick 70,™ has been designed to
perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed. Please read and
understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to
operate this unit. These instructions contain important information regarding safety during
use and maintenance.
UNPACKING: Thank you for purchasing the Design LED Brick 70™ by Elation
Professional®. Every Design LED Brick 70™ has been thoroughly tested and has been
shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that
may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect
your fixture for damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the fixture have
arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our
customer support team for further instructions. Inside the box you should find: the fixture, a
DMX XLR cable, a safety cable, and this manual. Please do not return this unit to your
dealer without first contacting customer support at the number listed below.
During initial fixture start-up, the fixture may omit some light smoke or release a
slight burning smell. This is a normal process and should decrease gradually.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Elation Professional®provides a customer support line, to provide
set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up
or initial operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.elationlighting.com for any
comments or suggestions. For service related issue please contact Elation Professional®.
Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Forum: www.ElationLighting.com/forum
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit to

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rain or moisture.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs
yourself. Doing so will void your manufactures warranty.
Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Design LED Brick 70™ carries a two year (730 days)
limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All
returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and
accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written
on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A.
number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping
container. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase
invoice. Items returned without a R.A. number clearly marked on the outside of the package
will be refused and returned at customer’s expense. You may obtain a R.A. number by
contacting customer support at [phone].
Epileptic Warning: Those suffering from epilepsy should avoid looking directly into the light
source at all times.
Never open this fixture while in use!
This device falls under protection-class 1. Therefore it is essential that the device be
grounded properly.
All electrical connections must be performed by qualified personal.
Be sure the available voltage matches the voltage requirements of the unit.
Be sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged. If the power cord is damaged, replace
it immediately with a new one of similar power rating.
Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the wire
portion of the cord.

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To guarantee proper and consistent operation, it is important to
follow the guidelines in this manual. Elation Professional will not
accept responsibility for damages resulting from the misuse of
this fixture due to the disregard of the information printed in this
manual.
1. Always be sure that the fan and the air inlets remain clean and are never
blocked. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this fixture and other devices or a wall
to allow for proper cooling.
2. Never touch the fixture during normal operation.
3. Never look directly into the light source. You risk injury to your retina, which may
induce blindness.
4. For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter two of this
manual. Operating the Design LED Brick 70™ without suited safety aids such
as safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal
injury.
5. Qualified and certified personnel should only perform installation.
6. When mounting this fixture, use only the original rigging points included with this
fixture. Any structural modification will void the original manufactures warranty
and may increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
7. To reduce the risk of fire or shock, do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture.
8. Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord has become damaged or
frayed.
9. Never open this fixture while in use.
10.This device falls under protection-class I. Therefore it is essential that the device
be grounded properly.
11.Qualified personnel should perform all electrical connections.
12.Be sure the available voltage matches the voltage requirements of the unit. Be

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sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged. If the power cord is damaged,
replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating.
13.Always disconnect from main power before performing any type of service or
any cleaning procedure.
14.Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the
wire portion of the cord.
15.Please be aware that damages caused by modifications to the device are
not subject to warranty.
Important Notice: Damages resulting from the disregard of safety and general user
instructions found in this user manual are not subject to any warranty claims.

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3. FEATURES
• Low power consumption
• Smooth Dimming Curve, 0%~100%
• Minimal heat emission
• Maintenance free operation
• 5 Color Additive Color Mixing System (Red, Green, Blue, White, Amber)
• 70 3-Watt LEDs (14 x red, 14 x green, 14 x blue, 14 x white, 14 x amber)
• 100,000 hours rated LED life
• Seamless RGBWA color mixing
• USITT DMX-512 Compliant
• Preprogrammed colored macros
• Strobe-effect with a maximum flash rate of 18fps
• DMX-controlled operation or stand-alone operation with Master/Slave-function
• 8 built-in programs can be called up via DMX-controller
~ 48 preprogrammed scenes per a program
• Sound-controlled via built-in microphone
• Five DMX Control Modes:
35 DMX channels
11 DMX channels
8 DMX channels
5 DMX channels
4 DMX channels
• DMX-control via standard DMX-controller
• 3-pin and 5-pin DMX connectors
• Flicker-free operation for television and film
• Compact design: fits in 12” box truss
• Brilliant light output

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4. GENERAL GUIDELINES
This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage, in nightclubs, in
theatres, and other types of architectural installations. Do not attempt operation or
installation without a proper knowledge on how to do so.
This fixture was designed for indoor use only; use of this fixture outdoors will void the
manufacture’s warranty.
Consistent operational breaks will ensure that the fixture will function properly for many
years to come.
Do not shake the fixture around. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the fixture.
While choosing an installation location, please be sure that the fixture will not be exposed to
extreme heat, moisture, or dust. The minimum distance between the fixture and a wall or flat
surface should be at least 0.5 meter (about 1.5ft).
Always install the fixture with an appropriately rated safety cable. When installing the fixture
in a suspended environment always be sure to use mounting hardware no less than M10 x
25 mm, also be sure the hardware is only inserted in the yoke’s mounting holes.
Do not attempt to operate this fixture until you have familiarized yourself with all of its
functions.
Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating this type of theatrical fixture.
Most damages are the result of improper operation.
Please use the original packaging to transport the fixture in for service.
For your own safety, please read this user manual carefully before installing the device.

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5.FIXTUREOVERVIEW
1. Housing Cover –This cover holds the lens assemblies in place and protects the
internal electronics, never remove this cover.
2. LED Lens Assembly – The lens assembly may be user replaced in the event repair
is needed or a different beam angle is required.

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3. Bracket–This bracket provides an intergraded floor base as well as a means to pipe
mount the fixture.
4. Hanging Bracket Locking Knob – This knob is used to secure the hanging bracket
in to place.
5. On/Off Power Switch – Controls main power to the unit.
6. Eyebolt – Use this bold as a safety-cable rigging point. Always secure any
installation with a properly rated safety-cable.
7. Power Input/Fuse Holder Assembly – This assembly holds the safety fuse and
provides a female IEC connector for power. If needed, always replace fuse with an
exact match unless otherwise specified by an Elation Service Technician. Using a
fuse other than that specified could damage the unit and will void your warranty.
8. Power Output Jack – Use this jack to jump power to another Design LED fixtures.
Never have more than four LED fixtures jumped together via this power jack.
9. IR Remote Sensor – This sensor receives control information from the optional IR
remote. Never block this sensor if the fixture will be controlled via the IR remote.
10. Menu Button – This button is used to access the fixtures menu functions.
11. Up Button – The up button is used to toggle forward through the menu functions and
settings.
12. Down Button – The down button is used to toggle backwards through the menu
functions and settings.
13. Enter Button – The enter button is used to enter in to a certain menu function or to
lock a menu setting in to memory.
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as all other menu functions.
15. 5-pin DMX Out Jack –This jack is used to send an incoming DMX signal to the next
fixture in the DMX chain via a female, 5-pin XLR jack.
16. 5-pin DMX In Jack – This jack accepts an incoming DMX signal via a male, 5-pin
XLR jack.
17. 3-pin DMX Out Jack –This jack is used to send an incoming DMX signal to the next
fixture in the DMX chain via a female, 3-pin XLR jack.
18. 3-Pin DMX In Jack – This jack accepts an incoming DMX signal via a male, 3-pin
XLR jack.

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6. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
Cautions:
For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, and
away from areas were the fixture might be reached by unauthorized personal.
Before mounting the fixture to any surface, make sure that the installation area can hold a
minimum point load of 10 times the device’s weight.
Fixture installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, such as an
appropriate safety cable.
To avoid injury, never stand directly below the device when mounting, removing, or servicing
the fixture.
Refer to regulations BGV C1 (formerly VBG 70) and DIN VDE0711-217
for proper installation in Europe To ensure proper installation, only
qualified staff should attempt installation.
Mounting points
Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including amongst others calculating
working load limits, a fine knowledge of the installation material being used, and periodic
safety inspection of all installation material and the fixture. If you lack these qualifications, do
not attempt the installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.
CAUTION!
Be sure a qualified electrician performs all electrical
connections.
Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting the main
power cord to the appropriate wall outlet.

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Mounting
The Design LED Brick 70™ is fully operational in any mounting position, hanging
upside-down from a ceiling, side mounted, or set on a flat level surface, etc. Be sure this
fixture is kept at least 0.5m away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.). When
clamp mounting; always use and install the supplied safety cable as an added safety
measure to prevent accidental damage in the event of a clamp failure. See the image
below.
Clamp Mounting
The Design Brick 70™ provides a unique mounting bracket assembly that allows the unit to
stand on flat surface, hang on truss via a clamp, or be used in cluster allow multiple units to
rigged together (see the illustration below). Regardless of the mounting option you choose
please refer to the safety guidelines in this manual to avoid damage to the unit and/or injury
to persons.

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When mounting this fixture to truss be sure to secure an appropriately rated clamp to the
hanging yoke using a M10 screw fitted through the center hole of the hanging yoke. As an
added safety measure be sure to attach at least one properly rated safety cable to the fixture.
See illustrations below.
Securing the Design Brick 70™
Always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable when
suspending the unit from truss or other means. The fixture
provides a built-in rigging point for a safety cable as illustrated
above. Be sure to only use the designated rigging point for the
safety cable and never secure a safety cable to the hanging
bracket.

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7. UNDERSTANDING DMX
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used by lighting and
controller manufactures as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and
controllers. DMX allows all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked
together and operate from a single controller. This is possible as long as all the fixtures and
the controller are DMX compliant. A DMX controller sends the DMX data instructions to a
fixture allowing the user to control the different aspects of an intelligent light. DMX data is
sent out as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via data “IN” and “OUT” XLR
terminals located on the fixtures (most controllers will only have output jacks).
DMX Linking: To ensure proper DMX data transmission, always use proper DMX cables
and a terminator, never use microphone cables. When using several DMX fixtures try to use
the shortest cable path possible. Never split a DMX line with a “Y” style connector. The order
in which the fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing.
For example; a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in the DMX
chain, at the beginning, at the end, or anywhere in the middle. The DMX controller knows to
send data assigned to address 1 to that fixture no matter where it is located in the DMX
chain. The Design Brick 70™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Design Brick
70™ is a fixture that can operate in five different DMX modes; 4, 5, 8, 11, or 35 channels
(see page 20 for the different DMX operations). The DMX address is set electronically using
the controls on the LED menu.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation): Your
fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector for data
input and data output (the illustration on the next page is of a 3-Pin XLR connector). If you
are making your own cables, be sure to use two conductor shielded digital DMX cable rated
at 120 ohms, this cable is designed for DMX transmission and may be purchased from your
Elation dealer or at most professional lighting retailers. Your cables should be made with a
male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable. Also, remember that a DMX line
must be daisy chained and cannot be split, unless using an approved DMX splitter such as
the Elation Opto Branch 4™ or DMX Branch/4™.

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Be sure to follow the above figure when making your own cables. Do not use the ground lug
on the XLR connector. Do not connect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or
allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding the
shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
DMX-512 control connection
Connect an appropriate DMX XLR cable to either the female 3-pin or 5-pin XLR output of
your controller and the other side to the male 3-pin or 5-pin XLR input of the fixture (Please
refer to the diagram below.). You can chain multiple fixtures together through serial linking.
The cable needed should be two conductor, shielded cable with either 3-pin or 5-pin XLR
input and output connectors. Always be sure daisy chain your in and out data connections,
never split or “Y” your DMX connections unless you are using an approved DMX splitter
such as the Elation Opto Branch 4™ or DMX Branch/4™.
DMX-512 connection with DMX terminator
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terminator may avoid erratic behavior in your DMX line. A terminator is a 120 ohm 1/4 watt
resistor that is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and
DATA -). This fixture is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last fixture in your daisy
chain to terminate the line. Using a line terminator (Elation part: DMX T PACK) will decrease
the possibilities of erratic behavior.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors. Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR connectors for DATA
transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX
line. When inserting standard 5-pin XLR connectors in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must
be used, these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The following chart
details a proper cable conversion.
Fixture DMX addressing;
All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX controller, so the
correct fixture responds to the correct control signal. This digital starting address is the
channel number from which the fixture starts to “listen” to the digital control information sent
out from the DMX controller. The allocation of this starting DMX address is achieved by

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setting the correct DMX address on the digital display located on the back of the fixture.
You can set the same starting address for all fixtures or a group of fixtures, or set different
address for each individual fixture. Be advised that setting all you fixtures to the same DMX
address will subsequently control all fixtures in the same fashion, in other words, changing
the settings of one channel will affect all the fixtures simultaneously.
If you set each fixture to a different DMX address, each unit will start to “listen” to the
channel number you have set, based on the quantity of control channels (DMX channels) of
each fixture. That means changing the settings of one channel will only affect the selected
fixture.
In the case of the Design Brick 70™, which is up to a 35 channel fixture, you should set the
starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 36 (35 + 1), the third unit to 71
(35 + 36), and so on.
Note: During start-up the Design Brick 70™ will automatically detect whether a DMX data
signal is being received or not. If a DMX data signal is being received, the display will show
"A.XXX" (XXX representing the actual DMX address). If the fixture is not receiving a DMX
signal the display will flash repeatedly "A.XXX" (XXX representing the actual DMX
address).
If your fixture is connected to a DMX controller and the display is flashing (not receiving a
DMX signal), please check the following:
- The 3-pin or 5-pin XLR plug (cable with DMX signal from controller) may not be
connected or is not inserted completely into the DMX input jack.
-The DMX controller is switched off or defective.
-The DMX cable or connector is defective.
-A DMX terminator has been inserted into the last fixture in your DMX chain.

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8. FIXTURE MENU
Default settings shaded.
Function
Mode
Set DMX Address
Value Display
Set To Slave
Auto Program
A001~AXXX
Red……
Slave1,Slave2,Slave3
Master / Alone
DMX address setting
DMX value display
Slave setting
Auto program
Time
Information
Current Time
Total Life Hours
Last Run Hours
Timer Password
Clear Last Run
XXXX(Hours)
XXXX(Hours)
XXXX(Hours)
Password=XXX
ON/OFF
Power on running time
Fixture running time
Fixture Last times clear
Timer Password
Clear Fixture Last time
Temperature
Info
Temperature
XXX℃/℉
Temperature in the head
Information
Software
Version
Ver1.2……
Software version of
each IC
Status Settings
Address via DMX
No DMX Status
ON/OFF
Close/Hold/Auto
Add. via DMX
Auto run if no DMX
Fans Control
Auto Fans Speed
High Fans Speed
Low Fans Speed
Fans Speed Mode
Select
Display Setting
Shutoff Time
Display shutoff time
Temperature
C/F
Celsius
Fahrenheit
Temperature switch
between ℃/℉
Personality
Reset Default
ON/OFF
Restore factory sett.
Manua
l Control
Red
:
Red =XXX
Fine adjustment of the
manual
User Mode
Color control
Color prog.
Color_Saturation Hue Intensity CT
Color prog. Hue Saturation CT
Group control
User’s mode to change
channel numbers
Users Mode
Set
Pixel grouping
Pixel.001-Pixel.007
Pixel select from 001
to 007
Select Programs
Auto Pro
Part 1
Auto Pro
Part 2
Auto Pro
Part 3
Program 1 ~ 10 Program 1
Program 1 ~ 10 Program 2
Program 1 ~ 10 Program 3
Select programs to be
run
Edit Program
Program 1
:
Program 10
Program Test
Step
01=SCxxx
Step
64=SCxxx
(“STEP XX”)
Testing program
Program in loop
Save and exit
Edit Program
Edit Scenes
Edit Scene
001
Red,……
--Secne
Red=xxx……
TIME=xx.xs
Save and automatically
return

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~ Edit
Scene 250
Time--
Input By
Outside
manual scenes edit
Rec. Controller
XX~XX
Automat.scenes rec
Remarks:
1) If the fixture does not receive a DMX signal the menu display will flash
repeatedly.
2) SPED: Adjust the hold time for each scene in built-in chase programs.
3) FADE: Adjust the fade time between each scene in the built-in programs.
8.1 Function Mode:
8.1.1 “Set DMX Address” - DMX address setting – This function is used to set or
adjust the fixture’s starting DMX address. Every device controlled by DMX has to have a
unique starting address. The addressing feature is what allows DMX to function
properly. The DMX address of a fixture is what allows it to communicate with a controller
properly. The DMX addressing also allows the fixture to ignore any DMX information
coming from the controller that is not meant specifically for the fixture. Because each
fixture is connected in a daisy-chain fashion it is imperative to assign a proper and
unique starting DMX address to each and every fixture. The DMX address is
non-destructive and will remain in the fixture’s memory even when the power to the unit
is switched off. Memory is backed-up and retain by an internal power source that should
last about five years. For proper DMX addressing see Section 9/Page 30 of this user
manual.
8.1.2 “Value Display” - Display the DMX 512 value of each channel
With this function you can display the DMX 512 value of each channel. The display will
automatically detail the changing DMX values as they are received from the controller.
8.1.3 “Set to Slave” - Slave setting for Master/Slave Operation
With this function, you can define the device as slave for operation in Master/Slave
mode. Each slave setting will have a different function for a dynamic lightshow without a