Elation 60TM User manual

Rev. 10/06/2009 – visage Version 1.1
Design Wash LED 60™
Elation Professional
6122 S Eastern Ave
Los Angeles, Ca 90040
www.elationlighting.com

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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..…………………………………………………………….. ………….29
10. Operation…………………………………………………………………………………..31
11. Working With Built-In Programs…………………………………………………………33
12. DMX Channel Traits…...….…………………………………………………………….. 36
a. DMX Channel Values…………………………………………………………… 37
13. Error Codes………………………………………………………………………………. 39
14. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………………………… 40
15. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………….41
16. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 42
17. Circuit Schematic………...……………………………………………………………….43
18. Warranty……………………………………………………………………………………44
19. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 46

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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 Design Wash LED 60,™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 Wash LED 60™by Elation
Professional®. Every Design Wash LED 60™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 instructions. Package contents included; 1 DMX cable, 1
safety cable, 1 omega clamp, warranty card, and this user manual. Please do not return this
unit to your dealer without first contacting customer support at the number listed below.
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: [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
rain or moisture.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs

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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 Design Wash LED 60™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.
Please be aware that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not
subject to warranty.

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The Design Wash LED 60™is an extremely sophisticated piece
of electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth 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 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. This can cause severe personnel
injuries and/or damage to the fixture.
3. Be sure to unplug the Design Wash LED 60™from the power outlet before
performing any service 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 Design Wash LED 60™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 265°
•9˚ Beam Angle / 22˚ Field Angle
•60 x 3-Watt SSC LED Light Source – (22 x Red, 17 x Green, 15 x Blue, 6 x White)
•100,000 hours rated LED life
•Smooth additive RGBW color mixing, 16.7 million colors
•Flicker-free operation for television and film
•Low power consumption
•3 operation mode: DMX controlled, stand alone or sound activated
•Strobe effect: 0~18 flashes per second or random strobe
•0%~100% Dimming (two dimming options; linear & standard)
•Electronic menu display
•Control board with full LCD character display and foil-keyboard
•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 heat emission
•Maintenance free operation
•Preprogrammed colored macros
•Electronic power supply (100v~240V 50/60Hz)
•7 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 “Omega” 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. LED Assembly
2. Yoke Assembly
3. Base
4. Carrying Handle
5. LCD Menu Display
6. Menu Button
7. Up Button
8. Down Button
9. Enter Button
10. Control Board Assembly
11. Cooling/Fan Assembly
12. 3-Pin DMX Output
13. Battery On/Off Button
14. 3-Pin DMX Input
15. Fuse Holder
16. Power Cord
17. 5-Pin DMX Output
18. 15-Pin DMX Input

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1. LED Assembly – 60 Philips Rebel LEDs comprise the LED assembly. 22 Red, 17
Green, 15 Blue, and 6 White.
2. Yoke Assembly – This assembly consist of the electronics and motors that control the
tilt movement as well as the LED operation.
3. Base Assembly – The base assembly holds and protects all the relative electronics.
Avoid bruit force to base as this may seriously effect the operation of this fixture.
4. Carrying Handle – Please use this intergraded handled to move the fixture form
location to location. Never carry the fixture by the head.
5. LCD Menu Display - 4-segment menu display. Used to display the DMX address as
well as all other menu functions.
6. Menu Button - This button is used to access the menu functions.
7. Up Button – The up button is used to toggle forward through the menu functions and
settings.
8. Down Button – The down button is used to toggle backwards through the menu
functions and settings.
9. Enter Button – The enter button is used to enter in to a certain menu function or to lock
a function into memory.
10. Control Board Assembly – The control board assembly consist of the LCD menu
display, the menu function buttons.
11. Cooling /Fan Assembly – The back of the head consist of the fan and cooling fin
assembly. To prevent the fixture from overheating, never block the back of the head
during normal operation.

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12. 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.
13. Battery On/Off Button – This button is used to turn the display menu on or off when the
fixture is not plugged into power. This feature will allow the fixture’s DMX address and
wireless setting to be set when the fixture is not connected to a power source.
14. 3-PIN DMX Input Jack – This jack accepts an incoming DMX signal via a male, 3-pin
XLR jack.
15. Fuse Holder Assembly – This assembly houses the 4amp GMA safety fuse. Always
replace the fuse with an 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.
16. Power Cord – Plug into an appropriate power outlet to provide main power to the
fixture.
17. 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, 5-pin XLR jack.
18. 5-PIN DMX Input Jack – This jack accepts an incoming DMX signal via a male, 5-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, 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’s weight.
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 Design Wash LED 60™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).
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
qualified staff should attempt installation.

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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

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power cord to the appropriate wall outlet.
Clamp Mounting
The Design Wash LED 60™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 Design Wash LED 60™
Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your Design Wash LED 60™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 illustrated above. 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 Design Wash
LED 60™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Design Wash LED 60™ is a
13-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 DMX line
Note: Although microphone and DMX cables may look similar, they are
not constructed of the same material and should never be used in place
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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™.
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
4™ or DMX Branch/4™.

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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
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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 Design Wash LED 60™, which is a 13 channel fixture, you should set the
starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 14 (13 + 1), the third unit to 27
(13 + 14), and so on.
Note: During start-up the Design Wash LED 60™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 Design Wash LED 60™comes with an easy to navigate
system menu. This next section will detail the functions of each command in the system
menu.
To access display Menu via the internal battery, press the UP & DOWN buttons
simultaneously. Display will automatically switch off after about 10 seconds from last
button press.
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 Design Wash LED 60™.
During normal operation, tapping the “MENU” 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 MENU button.
MENU Button - To access the main menu locate the MENU 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
UP or DOWN buttons to change the function. Once your changes are made tap the ENTER
button yet again to lock the change in the system menu. To exit without making any changes
tap the MENU button.

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Default settings shaded.
Function Mode
Set Dmx Address
Value Display
Set To Slave
Auto Program
Music Control
A001~AXXX
PAN……
Slave1,Slave2,Slave3
Master / Alone
Master / Alone
DMX address setting
DMX value display
Slave setting
Auto program
Music control
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 038
Clear Fixture Last time
Temperature Info
Head Temperature
XXX C˚ / F˚
Temperature in the head
Information
Software Version
Ver1.1
Software version of each IC
Status Settings
Address via DMX
No DMX Status
Pan Reverse
Tilt Reverse
Fine Resolution
Pan Degree
Feedback
Movement Speed
Mic Sensitivity
ON/OFF
Close/Hold/Auto/Music
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
630/540
ON/OFF
Speed 1~ 4
0~99%
Add. via DMX
Auto run if no DMX
Pan Reverse movement
Tilt Reverse movement
Fine resolution switch
Pan Degree Select
Movement Feedback
switch
Movement Mode Select
Sensitivity of Mic.
Service Setting
Service Password
Fan Voltage
Password=XXX
High/Low
Service Code“=050”
Fan Voltage Select
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
C˚/F˚
Initial Effect
PAN……
PAN =XXX
Initial effect position
Personality
Reset Default
ON/OFF
Restore factory sett.