Elation Design Spot 575B User manual

Rev. 11/24/2009
Design Spot 575B
Elation Professional
6122 S. Eastern Ave
Los Angeles, Ca. 90040

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CONTENTS
1. General Information……………………………………………………………………… 4
a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 4
b. Customer Support…………………………………………….………………… 3
c. Warranty Registration……………………………………………………..……. 5
d. Discharge Lamp Warning………………………………………………………. 5
2. Safety Instructions………………………………………………………........…………. 7
3. Features……………………………………………………………………………………9
4. General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 10
5. Lamp Installation…………………………………………………………………………. 11
a. Lamp installation…………………………………………………….………….. 11
b. Lamp optimization……………………………………………………..…………12
6. Mounting and Installation………………………………………………………….……. 14
a. Mounting Positions……………………………………………………………… 14
b. Mounting Points…………………………………………………………………. 15
c. Securing………………………………………………………………………….. 16
7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………... 17
a. DMX Linking……..………………………………………………………………. 17
b. DMX Cable Requirements..……………………………………………………. 17
c. DMX Termination………..………………………………………………………. 19
d. DMX Addressing………………………………………………………………… 19
8. Fixture Menu……………………………………………………………………………… 21
a. Menu functions………………………………………………………………….. 23
9. Menu Functions.…………………………………………………………………………. 24
10. DMX Addressing…………………………………………………………………………. 32
11. Operation…………………………………………………………………………………. 34
12. Working with Built-In Programs……………………………………………………...…. 36
13. DMX Channel Traits………………………………………………………………..….… 39
14. Fuse Replacement………………………………………………………………………..43
15. Error Codes………………………………………………………………………………..44
16. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………………………… 47
17. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………... 48
18. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………… 50
19. Gobo Patterns……………………………………………………………..……………... 51
20. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 52
21. Circuit Schematic………...………………………………………………………………. 53
22. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 54

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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 Spot 575B,™ 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 Spot 575B™ by Elation Professional ® .
Every Design Spot 575B™ 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. 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 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: sup[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
yourself, doing so will void your manufactures warranty.

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Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash, keep for warranty repair. Please
recycle whenever possible.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Design Spot 575B™ 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].
DISCHARGE LAMP WARNING: This fixture is fitted with a discharge
lamp, which is highly susceptible to damage if improperly handled.
Never touch the lamp with your bare hands, as the oil from your hands
will shorten lamp life. Also, never move the fixture until the lamp has
had ample time to cool. Remember, lamps are not covered under
warranty conditions.
UV RADIATION: This fixture emits intense UV radiation, which is harmful to the eyes and
skin. The intense luminance of the lamp can cause severe damage to the retina. Never
operate this fixture with the protective covers removed, these covers have been specially
designed to shield against UV radiation.
Epileptic Warning: Those suffering from epilepsy should avoid looking directly into the lamp
at all times.
Avoid switching the fixture on and off repeatedly in short intervals, as this will reduce lamp life
and intensity.
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high-pressure environment to emit a brilliant output. Due to the high pressure involved with
the construction of the lamp, the lamp may explode during prolonged extensive use. This risk
is increased with age; added care is encouraged when dealing with older lamps. Thus, lamp
should always be replaced at the end of their recommended duty cycle. Extreme caution
should be used when operated this or any fixture fitted with a gas discharge lamp.
Never open this fixture while in use!
During the initial operation of this fixture, a light smoke or smell may emit from the interior of
the fixture. This is a normal process and is caused by excess paint in the interior of the casing
burning off from the heat associated with the lamp and will decrease gradually over time.
This device falls under protection-class 1. Therefore it is essential that the device be
grounded properly.
Only qualified personnel should perform all electrical connections.
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.
Always disconnect from main power before performing any type of service or any cleaning
procedure.
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 Spot 575B™ is an extremely sophisticated piece of
electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is
important to follow the guidelines in this manual. The
manufacturer of this device will not accept responsibility for
damages resulting from the misuse of this fixture due to the
disregard of the information printed in this manual.
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 personal
injuries and/or damage to the fixture.
3. Be sure to unplug the Design Spot 575B™ from the power outlet before performing
any service related issues.
4. Lamp Replacement; Allow at least 30 minutes after disconnecting main power
before you open the Design Spot 575B™. To prevent personal injury, never touch
the lamp if you are not absolutely sure it has cooled.
5. Never look directly into the lamp beam. You risk injury to your retina, which may
induce blindness.
6. Be sure to track and record the lamp running time. The lamp should be changed at
the end of the specified lamp life, regardless of lamp output. You may also have to
change the lamp if it shows any deformations or damage. The same is with all glass
components, color filters, lenses and mirrors.
7. For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter five of this
manual. Operating the Design Spot 575B™ without suited safety aids such as
safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
8. Qualified and certified personnel should only perform installation.
9. When mounting this fixture, use only the original rigging parts included with this
fixture. Any structural modification will void the original manufactures warranty and

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may increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
10. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this fixture to rain or
moisture.
11. Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord has become damaged or
frayed.
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 630°or 540˚ (User selectable) / Tilt 265°
•Built-In Macros (Gobo, Prism)
•3 operation mode: DMX Controlled, Stand-Alone or Sound Activated
•Color Wheel: 8 colors plus white (including UV, CTC, and CTO filters)
•Easy to Navigate On-Board LCD Menu (may be turned 180°)
•Two Gobos Wheels:
oWheel 1) Rotating gobo wheel with 6 rotating gobos plus open, all gobos can be
easily replaceable and gobo indexing
oWheel 2) Fixed gobo wheel with 6 rotating gobos plus open
•Strobe Effect: 0~10 flashes per second or random strobe
•Motorized Focus (Near to Far)
•Prism and Prism Rotation, with 16 prism macros (Indexable)
•Bright Phillips MSR 575/2 Lamp (575w / 7200K / 1000Hrs / 43,000Lm)
•Linear Dimmer from 0%~100%
•RDMX (Remote DMX addressing from any DMX console)
•Auto test for all functions
•Automatic Pan/Tilt Correction
•Built-in Iris (5% ~ 100% - Seamless), with Iris Pulse Effect
•Glass Dichroic Reflector for Even Lamp Output
•USITT DMX-512 Compliant
o15 DMX Channels (16bit Operation)
o13 DMX Channels (8bit Operation)
o20 DMX Channels (Extended)
•10 User Assignable Program Presets - Internal Program: Edit and save programs to
the incorporated EPROM. Maximum of 64 scenes.

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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.
If possible, please use the original packaging to transport the fixture in for service.

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5. LAMP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For a proper and safe lamp change, please read this chapter carefully and follow all
instructions.
Safety Regulations
•Disconnect the unit’s main power supply.
•Allow the unit to cool for at least 30 minutes before attempting any type of service.
•Before you put the Design Spot 575B™ into operation be sure all covers have been
replaced, otherwise you risk damage to the retina and expose to UV radiation!
•Replace the lamp with an approved replacement type. Be sure to follow all the lamp
handling procedures included with your new lamp. Never handle the new lamp with
your bare hands as the oils from your skin may damage the lamp. Always replace
with a lamp that meets the original lamp specification, failure to do so may damage
the unit and will void your manufactures warranty.
Installation Procedure:
1. Set the fixture on a flat surface and remove the four screws labeled “A” “B,” “C,” and
“D” found on the back plate of the head assembly.
2. Gently pull out the lamp/socket assembly to access the lamp.
3. Gently remove the old lamp by grasping it by metal ends.
4. Insert the new lamp securely, locking the lamp in place as illustrated in the diagram
on the next page. Orientate the lamp filler tube towards the backside of the reflector.
Before reassembling the unit, be sure the new lamp is securely seated in the lamp
socket. Always be sure to only use specified lamp types! (MSR 575 lamp or
equivalent).

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5. Once the lamp has been inserted into the socket, gently slide the socket assembly
back into place and secure with the four retaining screws.
6. Reset the lamp run time in the system menu.
7. Always be sure to optimize the lamp after lamp replacement.
Do not operate this device with open cover
Lamp Optimization
The lamp orientation and optimization must be adjusted after every lamp change. This
procedure centers the lamp in the reflector. Proper optimization will increase lamp life and
ensure a bright, crisp, and even output. Improper optimization may add a yellow tint to the
lamp output and reduce intensity. The minimum deviation amount is 1.0mm. Running the
fixture within a lower deviation can cause damage to the lamp and/or lens.
The Design Spot 575B™ lamp holder is aligned at the factory. However, due to slight
imperfections in all lamps, fine adjustments will improve light performance. Please follow the
procedure below for proper lamp optimization:
1. Using either a DMX controller or the control panel on the unit, strike the lamp and focus
the light on a flat surface (beam open, white, no gobo, no effect).
2. Center the hot-spot (the brightest part of the beam) using the 3 adjustment screws
labeled 1, 2, and 3 as illustrated on the next page. Turn one screw at a time to drag the
hot-spot diagonally across the projected image. If you cannot detect a hot-spot, adjust
the lamp until the light is even.
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at a time until the light is evenly distributed.
4. If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center, or if light output is low, the
lamp is too far back in the reflector. "Push” the lamp out by turning each of the
adjustment screws ("1, 2, 3”) counterclockwise. Turn until the light is bright and evenly
distributed throughout the beam field.
Please remember that a MSR 575 lamp is not a hot-strike lamp therefore, you must wait
approximately 15 minutes before you can attempt to strike the lamp once it has been turned
off.

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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 unauthorized personnel might reach the fixture.
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.
Before taking into operation f or the first time,
the installation has to be approved by an expert.
When installing the device, make sure there is no highly
inflammable material within a distance of min. 0,5m
Mounting
The Design Spot 575B™ is fully operational in two different mounting positions, hanging
upside-down from a ceiling, or set on a flat level surface (see illustration on next page). Be
sure this fixture is kept at least 0.5m (1.5ft) 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 power
cord to the appropriate wall outlet.
Clamp Mounting
The Design Spot 575B™ provides a unique mounting bracket assembly that integrates the
hanging yoke as well as the safety cable rigging point in one unit (see the illustration on the
next page). When mounting this fixture to truss be sure to secure an appropriately rated
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yoke. As an added safety measure be sure to attached at least one properly rated safety
cable to the fixture using on of the safety cable rigging point integrated in the bracket
assembly
Securing the Design Spot 575B™
Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your Design Spot 575B™ 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 Spot
575B™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Design Spot 575B™ is a 15-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 below 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. 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
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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 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.
Remember to 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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channel number from which the fixture starts to “listen” to the digital control information sent
out from the DMX controller. The allocation of this starting DMX address is achieved by
setting the correct DMX address on the digital display located on the head 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 Spot 575B™, which is a 15 channel fixture, you should set the
starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 16 (15 + 1), the third unit to 31
(15 + 16), and so on.
Note: During start-up the Design Spot 575B™ 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.