Elation ELAR DW BRICK User manual

Rev. 01/06/2011 Version 1.3
Elation Professional™
6122 S. Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA. 90040
www.elationlighting.com

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TABLE OF CONTENS
CONTENTS
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………………………………………………………….……. 10
7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………...12
a. DMX Connections………………………………………………………………. 12
b. DMX Terminator………………………………………………………………….13
c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion……………………………………………………….14
d. Understanding DMX Addressing.………………………………………………14
8. Display LED Indicator….…………………………………………………………………16
9. DISPLAY MENU….……………………………………………………………………… 17
10. DMX Traits…………………………………………………………………………………24
11. Cleaning and Maintenance………………………………………………………………27
12. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………...28
13. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………… 30
14. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 31
15. Change lens to get different beam angles……………………………………………. 32
16. Circuit Schematic………...……………………………………………………………….33
17. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 34

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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 ELAR DW BRICK™ 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 ELAR DW BRICK™ by Elation Professional®.
Every ELAR DW BRICK™ 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. 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 fixture,Two DMX XLR waterproof connection cables,
One waterproof power cables, a safety cable, and this manual. Please contact customer
support at the number listed below if any of the above items are missing.
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 ELAR DW BRICK™ 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].

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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 lamp beam. 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 ELAR DW BRICK™ without suited safety aids such as
safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
5. Installation should only be performed by qualified and certified personal.
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.All electrical connections must performed by qualified personal.
12.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,

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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.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.
16.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.
Never look directly into the light source,
as sensitive persons may suffer an epileptic shock.
Never touch the device during operation!
The housing may heat up

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3. FEATURES
• Low power consumption
• Minimal heat emission
• Maintenance free operation
• Equipped with 12 three-watt LEDS: (4 cool white, 8 warm white)
• 100,000 hours rated LED life
• Seamless white and warm color changing
• USITT DMX-512 complaint
• 5-pin and 3-pin Male and Female XLR Data Connectors
• Preprogrammed colored macros
• Strobe-effect with a maximum flash rate of 18fps
• DMX-controlled operation or stand-alone operation with Master/Slave-function
• Individual control over each LED
• Electronic/Switching power supply (AC 100V-240V~, 50 Hz /60Hz)
• Two DMX Modes:
5 DMX-channels
10 DMX-channels
• Flicker-free operation for television and film
• Compact design: fits in 12” box truss
• Brilliant light output
• Linkable power supply (in and out power connectors) up to 8 units.
• Firmware upgradeable via Elation “E-Loader”

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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 outside 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 .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. FIXTURE OVERVIEW
1. LED Assembly –Cool white warm white LED assembly 3 watt LEDS
2. Bracket Locking Knob – This knob is used to secure the bracket in place after
angle adjustments have been made.
3. LED Housing – This part include all hardware.
4. DMX Input Jack – This jack accepts an incoming DMX signal via a male, 3-pin or a
5-pin XLR jack.

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5. 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 or a 5-pin XLR jack.
6. Main Power Input Lead – This lead is the main power input lead. When the unit is
the first in a chain or the only fixture to be used, be sure to use the power starter
cable that converts a standard Edison 3-prong to the IP rated twist lock connector.
When jumping from fixture to fixture be sure to only use Elation IP rated power
connectors to maintain the IP rating.
7. Power Output Jack – Use this jack to jump power to another ELAR DW BRICK™
8. MENU BUTTON – This button is used to access and exit the fixture’s on-board menu
system.
9. UP BUTTON – This button is used to scroll forward when navigating through the
fixture’s menu system.
10. DOWN BUTTON – This button is used to scroll backwards when navigating through
the fixture’s menu system.
11. ENTER BUTTON – This button is used to select and confirm a menu function.
12. LED MENU DISPLAY –Four segment LED menu display, details all menu functions