Elation E Spot Led User manual

Rev. 6/22/2010 –visage Version 1.0
Elation Professional
6122 S Eastern Ave
Los Angeles, Ca 90040
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CONTENTS
1. General Information……………………………………………………………………… 4
a. Introduction……………………………………………………………………….4
b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…………..….. 4
c. Customer Support…………………………………………….………………… 4
d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………………..…….5
2. Safety Instructions………………………………………………………........………….6
3. Features……………………………………………………………………………………7
4. General Guidelines……………………………………………………………………….8
5. Fixture Overview………………………………………………………………………….9
6. Mounting and Installation………………………………………………………….……..12
a. Mounting Positions……………………………………………………………… 12
b. Mounting Points………………………………………………………………….13
c. Securing………………………………………………………………………….. 14
7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………...15
a. DMX Cable Requirements……..……………………………………………….15
b. DMX Terminator………………………………………………………………….17
c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion……………………………………………………….17
8. Fixture Menu……………………………………………………………………………… 19
a. Menu functions………………………………………………………………….. 21
9. DMX Addressing..……………………………………………………………..………….37
10. DMX Channel Traits…...….…………………………………………………………….. 39
a. DMX Channel Values…………………………………………………………… 40
11. Error Codes……………………………………………………………………………….43
12. Cleaning and Maintenance………………………………………………………………45
13. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………….46
14. Gobos……………………………………………………………………………………... 47
15. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 48
16. Circuit Schematic………...……………………………………………………………….49
17. Warranty………………………………………………………………………………...… 50
18. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 52

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and
reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The E Spot LED™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 E Spot LED™by Elation Professional®. Every E
Spot Led™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 unit for damage and be sure all
accessories necessary to operate the unit have arrived intact. In the event damage has been
found or parts are missing, please contact our customer support team for further assistance.
Please do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting customer support at the
number listed below.
Inside the box you should find: the E Spot LED, a DMX cable, a safety cable,two omega
clamps and this manual. Please contact customer support at the number listed below if any
items are missing.
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 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Forum: www.ElationLighting.com/forum
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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 save for return shipping in the
event service is ever needed or recycle the container whenever possible.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The E Spot LED™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(323) 582-3322.
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
thecord.

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The E Spot LED™is an extremely sop
histicated piece of
electronic equipment. To guarantee a trouble free operation, it is
important to follow the guidelines in this manual. Elation will not
accept responsibility for damages resulting from the misuse of
this fixture due to the disregard of t
he 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. This can cause severe personnel
injuries and/or damage to the fixture.
3. Be sure to unplug the E Spot LED™from the power outlet before performing any
service or cleaning related issues.
4. Never look directly into the light source. You risk injury to your retina, which may
induce blindness.
5. For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter two of this
manual. Operating the E Spot LED™without suited safety aids such as safety
cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
6. When mounting this fixture, use only the original rigging parts included with this
fixture. Any structural modification will void the original manufactures warranty and
may increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
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. Installation should only be performed by qualified and certified personal.
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
•Pan 540° or 630° (User selectable) / Tilt 270°
•15° BeamAngle
•Upgradeable Firmware via Elation E-Load Programmer
•Low Power Consumption
•60 WATT White LED Source (Over 2,200 lumens from a single chip)
•60,000 hoursratedLED life
•Color Wheel: 8colors plus white,withrainboweffect
•Rotating gobo wheel with 7 rotating gobos plus open, all gobos can be easily
replaceable and gobo indexing
•Prism and Prism Rotation,with 16 prism macros (Indexable)
•Flicker-free operation for television and film
•3 operation mode: DMX controlled, stand alone or sound activated
•Strobeeffect: 0~18 flashes per second or random strobe
•0%~100% Dimming (two dimming options; linear & standard)
•Control board with 4-digit display and foil-keyboard
•Digital display canbeturned 180°to fit different installation position
•RDMX (Remote DMX addressing from any DMX console)
•Auto test for all functions
•Automatic Pan/Tilt Correction
•USITT DMX-512 Complaint (3-pin and 5-pin DMX Connections)
•Value of each DMX-channel can be displayed
•Minimal heatemission
•Maintenance free operation
•Preprogrammed colored macros
•Electronic power supply (100v~240V50/60Hz)
•8 built-in programs accessed via DMX-controller or manually
•Built-in DMX recorder -via the control board or external controller, up to 64 scenes
can be saved and then can be run in Stand Alone or sound activated.

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4. GENERAL GUIDELINES
This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage, in nightclubs, in
theatres, etc. Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to
do so.
This fixture was designed for indoor use only.
Consistent operational breaks may 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 device.
While choosing an installation location, please be sure that the fixture will not be exposed to
extreme heat, moisture or dust. The minimum distance between the fixture and a wall or flat
surface should be at least 0.5 meter (about 1.5ft).
Always install the fixture with an appropriate 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 insert in the pre-arranged screw holes in the base of the
fixture.
When using the quick release “O mega” cam-lock system, be sure the four quick lock
fasteners are locked in the quick lock holes correctly.
Do not attempt to operate this fixture until you have familiarized yourself with its functions.
Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating this type of theatrical fixture;
most damages are the result of operations by nonprofessionals.
Please use the original packaging to transport the fixture in for service.

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5. FIXTURE OVERVIEW
1. LEDAssembly
2. LCD Menu Display
3. Mode/Esc Button
4. Up Button
5. Down Button
6. EnterButton
7. Microphone
8. Carrying Handle
9. 3-Pin DMX Output
10. 3-Pin DMX Input
11. 5-Pin DMX Output
12. 5-Pin DMX Input
13. Power Switch
15. Fuse Holder
16. Power Cord

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1. LED–Extremely high optical LED output,Over2,200 lumens from a single chip (White)
2. LED Menu Display-4-segment menu display. Used to display the DMX address as well
as all other menu functions.
3. Mode/Esc Button -This button is used to access the menu functions.
4. Up Button –The up button is used to toggle forward through the menu functions and
settings.
5. Down Button –The down button is used to toggle backwards through the menu
functions and settings.
6. Enter Button –The enter button is used to enter in to a certain menu function or to lock
a function into memory.
7. Microphone–This microphone receives external low frequencies to trigger the unit in
Sound-Active mode. This microphone is designedto receive low frequency sounds only,
tapping on the microphone and high pitch sounds may not trigger the unit.
8. Carrying Handle –Please use this intergraded handled to move the fixture form
location to location. Never carry the fixture by the head.
9. 3-Pin DMX Output 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.
10. 3-PIN DMX Input Jack –This jack accepts an incoming DMX signal via a male, 3-pin
XLR jack.
11. 5-Pin DMX Output 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.

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12. 5-PIN DMX Input Jack –This jack accepts an incoming DMX signal via a male, 5-pin
XLR jack.
13. Power Switch –Controls main power to the unit.
14. Fuse Holder Assembly –This assembly houses the 4amp GMA safety fuse. Always
replace the fuse withan exact match unless otherwise specified by an authorized Elation
Service Technician. Using a fuse other than that specified could seriously damage the
unit and will void your manufactures warranty.
15. Power Cord–Plug into an appropriate power outlet to provide main power to the fixture.

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6. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
Cautions:
For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, or in
areas were the fixture might be reached by unauthorized personal.
Before mounting the fixture to any surface, make sure that the installation area can hold a
minimum point load of 10 times the device’sweight.
Fixture installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, such as an
appropriate safety cable.
Never stand directly below the device when mounting, removing, or servicing the fixture.
Caution!
When install the fixture be sure there is no highly inflammable
material within a distance of .5m (1.5 feet)
Mounting
The E Spot LED™is fully operational in two different mounting positions, hanging
upside-down from a ceiling, or set on a flat level surface (see illustration on the next page).
Never mount the fixture on its’ side in any type of installation. Be sure this fixture is kept at
least 0.5m (1.5 feet) away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.). Always use and
install the supplied safety cable as a safety measure to prevent accidental damage and/or
injury in the event the clamp fails.
Refer to regulations BGV C1 (formerly VBG 70) and DIN VDE0711-
217
for proper installation in Europe
To ensure proper installation, only
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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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Clamp Mounting
The E Spot LED™provides a unique mounting bracket assembly that integrates the bottom
of the base, the included “Omega Bracket,” and the safety cable rigging point in one unit
(see the illustration below). When mounting this fixture to truss be sure to secure an
appropriately rated clamp to the included omega bracket using a M10 screw fitted through
the center hole of the “omega bracket”. As an added safety measure be sure to attached at
least one properly rated safety cable to the fixture using the safety cable rigging point
integrated in the base assembly
Securing the E Spot LED™
Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your E Spot LED™always be sure to secure
your fixture with a safety cable. The fixture provides a built-in rigging point for a safety cable
on the hanging bracket as illustratedabove. Be sure to only use the designated rigging point
for the safety cable and never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle.

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7. UNDERSTANDING DMX
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used by most
lighting and controller manufactures as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures
and controllers. DMX allows all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked
together and operate from a single controller. This is possible as long as all the fixtures and
the controller are DMX compliant. A DMX controller sends the DMX data instructions to the
fixture allowing the user to control the different aspects of an intelligent light. DMX data is
sent out as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via data “IN” and data “OUT” XLR
terminals located on the fixtures (most controllers will only have output jacks).
DMX Linking: To ensure proper DMX data transmission, always use proper DMX cables
and a terminator. When using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path
possible. Never split a DMX line with a “Y” style connector. The order in which the fixtures
are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing. For example; a fixture
assigned a 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 E Spot LED™
can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The E Spot Led™ is a 14-channel DMX fixture. The
DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the LCD menu.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation): Your
fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector for data
input and data output (the figure 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 DMXline
must be daisy chained and cannot be split, unless using an approved DMX splitter such as
Note:
Although microphone and DMX cables may look similar, they are
not constructed of the s
ame material and should never be used in place
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the Elation Opto Branch 4™ or DMX Branch/4™.
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 the provided XLR cable to the female 3-pin XLR output of your controller and the
other side to the male 3-pin XLR input of the moving head (Please refer to the diagram
below.). You can chain multiple moving heads together through serial linking. The cable that
should be used is two conductor, shielded DMX cable with XLR input and output connectors.
Always be sure daisy chain your in and out data connections, never split or “Y” your DMX
connections unless you are using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto Branch
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DMX-512 connection with DMX terminator
A DMX terminator should be used in all DMX lines especially in longer runs. The use of a
terminator may avoid erratic behavior in your DMX line. A terminator is a 120 ohm 1/4 watt
resistor that is connected between pins 2 and 3 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

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out from the DMX controller. The allocation of this starting DMX address is achieved by
setting the correct DMX address on the digital display located on the base 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 E Spot LED™,which is a 14 channel fixture, you should set the starting
DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 15 (14 + 1), the third unit to 29 (14 + 15),
and so on.
Note: During start-up the E SpotLED™will automatically detect whether a DMX data signal
is being received or not. If DMX data signal is being received, the display will show
"Addr=XXX" (XXX representing the actual DMX address). If the fixture is not receiving a
DMX signal the display will flash. If your fixture is connected 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 input plug (cable with DMX signal from controller) is not
connected or is not inserted completely into the DMX input jack of the fixture.
-The DMX controller is switched off or defective.
-The DMX cable or connector is defective.
-A DMX terminator has been inserted into the last fixture in your DMX chain.

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8. FIXTURE MENU
On-Board System Menu: The E Spot Led™comes with an easy to navigate system menu.
This next section will detail the functions of each command in the system menu.
LCD Control Panel: The control panel located on the base of the fixture allows you to
access the main menu and make all necessary adjustments to the E Spot LED™. During
normal operation, tapping the “Mode/Esc” key once will access the fixture’s main menu.
Once in the main menu you can navigate through the different functions and access the
sub-menus with the Up and Down buttons. Once you reach a field that requires adjusting,
tap the ENTER button to activate that field and use the UP and Down button to adjust the
field. Tapping the Enter button once more will confirm your setting. Once a setting is saved
the display will briefly readout OK to confirm a new setting has been made and locked into
memory. You may exit the main menu at any time without making any adjustments by
tapping the Mode/Esc button.
MODE/ESC Button -To access the main menu locate the Mode/Esc button on the front of
the unit. Press this button to activate the system menu. Tap the UP button until you reach the
function you wish to change. When you reach the function you wish to change tap the
ENTER button once to select that menu function, when a function is selected use either the
UPor DOWNbuttons to change the function. Once your changes are made tap theENTER
button yet again to lock the change in the system menu. To exit without making any changes
tap the Mode/Esc button.
Default settings shaded.
0ADDR AXXX A001 Indicate the staring DMX address
A001 also is the setting for slave
1TEST T-01~T-XX Automatically test the function
RUN MSTR/ALON Runs fixture as “master” or “alone” for
auto
AUDI MSTR/ALON Runs fixture as “master” or “alone” for
audio
2PLAY
AUTO Clos/Hold/Auto/Audi No DMX Status
ALL Reset all motors and returns fixture to
home
SCAN Reset only motors for pan/tilt
3RESE
COLR Reset only motors for colors

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GOBO Reset only motors for gobo and
rotation
OTHR Reset other motors
LIFE 0000~9999 Displays the total fixture running time
4TIME CLMP Clear lamp running time
5RPAN ON/OFF Reverses the pan movements
6RTLT ON/OFF Reverses the tilt movements
7FINE ON/OFF Switch 16 bit/8 bit
8DEGR 540/630 Pan degree select
9MIC M-XX M-70 Mic sensitivity
VALU D–XX D-00 (DXXX) Display the DMX512 value of each
channel
D ON ON/OFF Display turn off after 2mins
FLIP ON/OFF This function will reverse the display
180
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DISP
LOCK ON/OFF Key lock
RDMX ON/OFF Change DMX address via external
controller
SPOT ON/OFF Lamp optimization
DFSE ON/OFF Resets all the fixture functions to
default
FEED ON/OFF Pan/tilt feedback (error correction)
on/off
FANS AUTO/HIGH/LOW Fan’s mode select
HIBE OFF/1-99M 15M Stand by mode
VER V1.0~V9.9 Software version
CODE CXXX Fixture code *code is “C050”
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SPEC
ADJU CH01~CHXX XXXX(-128~127) Motor Fix
SEPR AUTO
IP01~IP07 Select program to be edit
STEP S–01 ~S–48 Set the amount of your
program
C–01~C–XX XXX(0~255) Edit the channels of each
scene
TIME TXXX(001~999) Time for each scene
SCXX
CEDT ON/OFF Edit program via controller
REC. RE.XX Auto Save
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EDIT
RUN ON/OFF Program test
Main Menu Functions
1. ADDRESS MENU
-AOO1-A511 (Value) -This is where you set the fixtures DMX address.
Setting/Changing the DMX Address
After applying power to the E SpotLed™ the LED will display the fixture’s current DMX
address immediately after the reset sequence. If the fixture is not receiving a DMX
signal the display will flash continuously. To set or adjust a DMX address, please follow