Elation DESIGN WASH 250 User manual

PROFESSIONAL MOVING HEAD
USER’S MANUAL
DESIGN WASH 250

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KEEPTHIS MANUALFOR FUTURE NEEDS
For your own safety, please read this user manual carefully before installing the device.
Keep thisdeviceaway from rain and moisture !
Unplug mainslead beforeopening thehousing.
Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to:
-be qualified
-follow carefully the instructions of this manual
INTRODUCTION:
Thank you for having chosen this professional moving head.
You will see you have acquired a powerful and versatile device.
Unpack the device. Inside the box you should find:
1. The fixture device
2. A power cable
3. An XLR connection cable
4. A safety cable and this manual.
Please check carefully that there is no damage caused by transportation. Should there be any, consult
your dealer and don’t install this device.
Features
•colors:
1 color wheel with 5 dichroic mirrors, 2 color temperature correction and UV filter plus white ,
rainbow effect
•advanced C, M, Y color system : for a multicolored effect
•automatic run select
•control signal : standard DMX-512 16 channels
• pan and tilt movement :
8 and 16 bit resolution and change the speed : for smooth and precise motion
pan : 630° (standard), 540°(optional) / tilt : 265° rotation
•strobe/shutter: 0-10Hz

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•dimmer intensity: 0%~100%
•auto programs 8 pre-built programs can be selected
•lamp on/off control lamp on/off by DMX512 controller
•display : can turn 180° if the mounting location so requires
•local or remote resetting
•lamp switches ON/OFF locally
•auto test for all functions
•value of each DMX-channel can be displayed
• save program:
edit and save the program to the incorporated EEPROM through the front control panel or external
controller can save maximum 48 scenes, and run the saved program by the “run” menu from the
control panel
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Be very careful during installation. Since you will be working with a dangerous
voltage you can suffer alife-threatening electric shock when touching live wires.
This device has left the factory in perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure a
safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning
notes written in this user manual.
IMPORTANT
Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual arenot subject to warranty.
Thedealer will not accept liability for any resultingdefectsor problems.
If the device has been exposed to temperature changes due to environmental changes, do not switch it
on immediately. The arising condensation could damage the device. Leave the device switched off
until it has reached room temperature.
This device falls under protection-class I. Therefore it is essential that the device should be earthed.
The electric connection must carry out by qualified person.
If the external flexible cable or cord of this luminaire is damaged, it shall be exclusively replaced by
the manufacturer or his service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard
Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated at the end of this manual.
Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. If this would be the case,
replacement of the cable must be done by an authorized dealer.

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Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before cleaning it. Only handle the
power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power cord.
During initial start-up some smoke or smell may arise. This is a normal process and does not
necessarily mean that the device is defective, it should decrease gradually.
CAUTION
Never touch the deviceduring operation!
The housing may heat up
CAUTION
Never look directly into the light source,
as sensitive persons may suffer an epileptic shock.
Please be aware that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty.
Keep away from children and non-professionals.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
This device is a lighting effect for professional use on stages, in discotheques, theatres, etc.
This fixture is only allowed to be operated with the max alternating current which stated in the
technical specifications in the last page of this manual, the device was designed for indoor use only.
Lighting effects are not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks may ensure
that the device will serve you for a long time without defects. Do not shake the device.
Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
While choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat,
moisture or dust. The minimum distance between light-output from the projector and the illuminated
surface must be more than 0,5 meter.
Always fix the fixture with an appropriate safety cable if you use the quick lock cam in hanging up the
fixture, please make sure the 4 quick lock fasteners turned in the quick lock holes correctly.
Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by
persons not qualified for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional
operation.
Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.

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For safety reasons, please be aware that all modifications on the device are forbidden.
If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the product may
suffer damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to
short-circuit, burns, electric shock, lamp explosion, crash, etc.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
a) Installing or replacing the lamp
CAUTION
Only install the lamp with the device unplugged from the mains.
CAUTION
Thelamp hasto be replaced when it is damaged or deformed.
Before replacing the lamp let the lamp cool down, because during operation, the lamp can
reach very high temperature.
During the installation of halogen lamps do not touch the glass bulbs bare handed. Always use a cloth
to handle the lamps during insertion and removal.
Do not install lamps with a higher wattage. They generate higher temperatures than which the device
was designed for.
For the installation, you need one: Philips MSD250/2 GY9.5 lamp
Procedures:
1) Unscrew the 2 screws (A,B)on the bottom of the housing, holding the plate where the lamp is
underneath. Carefully remove the metal plate.

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2) Carefully insert the lamp into the socket. Please remember there is only one way to insert the lamp.
Gently slide the lamp and its lamp holder back into place.
3) On the access plate there are 3 screws marked 1,2 and 3.which are used to adjust the lamp
holder in the lamp housing. You can adjust the 3 screws to fine-turn the position of the lamp to
get the maximum light output as shown below.
AB
Please remember the lamp is not a hot-restrike type, you must wait for approximately 15 minutes after
having turned off the lamp before you can turn it back on again.
CAUTION
Do not operate thisdevicewith open cover
b) Mounting the device
CAUTION
Pleaseconsider the EN 60598-2-17 and the other respectivenational norms during the
installation. Theinstallation must only be carried out by aqualified person.
The installation of the effect has to be built and constructed in a way that it can hold 10 times the
weight for 1 hour without any harming deformation.
The installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, e.g. an appropriate safety
cable.
Never stand directly below the device when mounting, removing or servicing the fixture.
The operator has to make sure the safety relating and machine technical installations are approved by
an expert before taking the device into operation for the first time.
These installations have to be approved by a skilled person once a year.

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CAUTION
Before taking into operation for the first time,
the installation has to be approved by an expert.
Cautions:
The effect should be installed outside areas where persons may reach it, walk by or be seated.
CAUTION
When installing the device, make sure there isno highly
inflammable material within a distance of min. 0,5m
Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including amongst others calculating
working load limits, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all
installation material and the device. If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt the
installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.
CAUTION
The electric connection must only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
Before mounting make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the
device’s weight.
Connect the fixture to the mains with the power plug.

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installation via the Omega holders
Screw one clamp each via a M12 screw and nut onto the Omega holders.
Insert the quick-lock fasteners of the first Omega holder into the respective holes on the bottom of the device.
Tighten the quick-lock fasteners fully clockwise. Install the second Omega holder.
Pull the safety-rope through the holes on the bottom of the base and over the trussing system or a safe fixation
spot. Insert the end in the carabine and tighten the safety screw.
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. You can chain multiple
Moving head together through serial linking. The cable needed should be two core, screened cable
with XLR input and output connectors. Please refer to the diagram below.

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DMX-512 connection with DMX terminator
For installations where the DMX cable has to run a long distance or is in an electrically noisy
environment, such as in a discotheque, it is recommended to use a DMX terminator. This helps in
preventing corruption of the digital control signal by electrical noise. The DMX terminator is simply
an XLR plug with a 120 Ωresistor connected between pins 2 and 3,which is then plugged into the
output XLR socket of the last fixture in the chain. Please see illustrations below.
Address 33 address17 address1
Projector DMX start address selection
All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX signal, so that the correct
fixture responds to the correct control signals. 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 address is achieved by setting the correct number on the display located
on the base of the device.
You can set the same starting address for all fixtures or a group of fixtures, or make different address
for each fixture individually.
If you set the same address, all the units will start to “listen” to the same control signal from the same
channel number. In other words, changing the settings of one channel will affect all the fixtures
simultaneously.

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If you set a different address, each unit will start to “listen” to the channel number you have set, based
on the quantity of control channels of the unit. That means changing the settings of one channel will
affect only the selected fixture.
In the case of the spot head, which is a 16 channel fixture, you should set the starting address of the first
unit to 1, the second unit to 17 (16+ 1), the third to 33 (17 + 16), and so on.
Note:
The modes of DMX 512 data and lamp are shown via the display:
... .
Lamp on Lamp on
DMX OK DMX OK
NO DMX NO DMX
Lamp off Lampoff
1. After switching on, the device will automatically detect whether DMX 512 data is received or not. If the data is
received, the the display will show "A.001" with the actually set address. If there is no data received at the
DMX-input, the display will flash "A001" with the actually set address.
This situation can occur if:
- the 3 PIN XLR plug (cable with DMX signal from controller) is not connected with the input of the device.
- the controller is switched off or defective, if the cable or connector is defective or the signal wires are swap in the
input connector.
It’s necessary to insert the XLR termination plug (with 120 Ohm) in the last lighting in the link in order to ensure
proper transmission on the DMX data link.
2. If the lamp is on, the the display will show "A00.1" with the actually set address. If the lamp is off, the the display
will show "A001" with the actually set address.
Control Board
The Control Board offers several features: you can simply set the starting address, switch on and off the lamp, run the
pre-programmed program or make a reset.
The main menu is accessed by pressing the Mode/esc-button until the display starts flashing. Browse through the
menu by pressing the Up-button or Down-button. Press the Enter-button in order to select the desired menu. You can
change the selection by pressing the Up-button or Down-button. Confirm every selection by pressing the
Enter-button. You can leave every mode by pressing the Mode/esc-button . The functions provided are described in
the following sections.