Elation PLATINUM SPOT 5R PRO User manual

01/08/2011 – Visage Version 1.0
PLATINUM SPOT 5R PRO
Elation Professional
6122 S Eastern Ave
Los Angeles, Ca 90040
www.elationlighting.com

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CONTENTS
1. General Information………………………………………………………..………………...…… 3
a. Introduction……………..………………………………………………………………… 3
b. Unpacking………………………..………………………………………..……………… 3
c. Customer Support………………………..……………………………….……………… 3
d. Warranty Registration…………….……………….……………………………….…… 4
e. Discharge Lamp Warning………………………...............……………………………. 4
2. Safety Instructions……………………………………………………………..….......…………. 6
3. Features………………………………………………………………..………………..………… 8
4. General Guidelines…………..…………………………………………………...………………. 9
5. Fixture Overview………………………..…………………………………………...……………. 10
6. Lamp Installation…………………………………..…………………………………...…………. 13
a. Lamp Protection Circuitry.………………………..……………………….…..………… 13
b. Lamp installation……………………………………………..…………….……..……… 14
c. Lamp optimization……………………………………………………..……..……..…… 15
7. Mounting and Installation………………………………………………………………...………. 16
a. Mounting Positions…………..…………………………………………………………... 16
b. Mounting Points……...………………..…………………………………………………. 17
c. Securing………………...………………………..……………………………………….. 18
8. Understanding DMX……………..………………………………..……………………………... 19
a. DMX Cable Requirements…....…………………………………..……………………. 19
b. DMX Terminator………………..…………………………………………..……………. 20
c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion……….………………………………………………………. 20
d. DMX Addressing…………………………….…………………………………………… 21
9. Fixture Menu…………………………………..………………..………………………………… 23
10. DMX Addressing..……………………………..………………………..……………..…………. 35
11. Operation………………………………………..………………………………..……………….. 37
12. Working with Built-In Programs..………………..………………………………………..…….. 39
13. DMX Channel Traits………….....….…………………………………………………………..… 42
a. DMX Channel Values…………..…………………..…………………………………… 42
14. Error Codes……………………………………….…………..…………………………….……. 48
15. Cleaning and Maintenance………………………………..…..………………………………… 51
16. Photometric Data………………………………………..…………...………..…………………. 52
17. Gobo Patterns……………………………………………..…………………..…..……………... 53
18. Dimensional Drawings…………...…………………………………..………….……………….. 54
19. Circuit Schematic………...………………..…………………………..…………………………. 55
20. Technical Specifications……………………………..………………..…...………….……….… 56
21. Warranty………………………………………………………..………..………………………… 58

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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 Platinum Spot 5R Pro™ 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, this fixtures uses a unique lamp that has very specific
guidelines that must be strictly followed.Themanual contains important information
regarding safety protocol that must be strictly adhered to at all times.
UNPACKING: Thank you for purchasing the Platinum Spot 5R Pro™ by Elation
Professional®. Every Platinum Spot 5R Pro™ 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 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
yourself, doing so will void your manufactures warranty.
Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.

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WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Platinum Spot 5R Pro™ 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].
Important: Damages caused by the disregard of the instructions in this user
manual are not subject to warranty.
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 lamps have
had ample time to cool. Remember, lamps are not covered under
warranty conditions.
Lamp Replacement: Please note that due to the nature of the Platinum 5RLamp and
the optical path of the Platinum Spot 5R Pro it is imperative to replace the lamp at the
rated 2000 hour lamp life!
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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To achieve the intensity associated with discharge lamps, these lamps use gas sealed in a
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
must 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.
All electrical connections should be performed by a qualified electrician.
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.
This fixture is designed for use indoors. Use of this fixture outdoors will void the
manufactures warranty.
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 Platinum Spot 5R Pro™ 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 Platinum Spot 5R Pro™ from the power outlet before
performing any service related issues.
4. Lamp Replacement; Allow at least 15 minutes after disconnecting main power
before you open the Platinum Spot 5R Pro™. 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 two of this
manual. Operating the Platinum Spot 5R Pro™ without suited safety aids such as
safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
8. Only qualified and certified personnel should 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 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 540° or 630˚(User selectable) / Tilt 270°
•3 operation mode: DMX controlled, stand alone, or sound activated
•8 user colors plus white (including UV filter)
•User selectable color change modes (mode 1: full colors, mode 2: split-colors)
•Two Gobos Wheels:
oWheel 1: Rotating gobo wheel with 8 gobos plus open, all gobos can be easily
replaceableand gobo indexing
oWheel 2: Static/Fixed gobo wheel with14 gobos plus open
•Strobeeffect: 0~13 flashes per second or random strobe
•Prism and prism rotation, with 16 prism macros
•Frost Filter for Soft and Hard Edge Spot
•Bright Phillips Platinum 5R Lamp (189W / 8000K / 2000Hrs / 7950Lm)
•Dimmer intensity from 0%~100%
•Electronic Power Supply (AC 100V-240V~, 50Hz/60Hz)
•Control board with full color LCD graphic display and foil touch keyboard
•RDMX (Remote DMX addressing from any DMX console)
•Auto test for all functions
•Automatic Pan/Tilt Correction
•Built-in Iris (5% ~ 100%), with Iris Pulse Effect
•Glass Dichroic Reflector for Even Lamp Output
•Anti-Reflective Coated Lenses
•USITT DMX-512 Complaint (3-pin and 5-pin DMX Connections)
•Electronic Focus via DMX
•Upgradable Firmware via Elation “E-Loader”
•7User Assignable Program Presets - Internal Program: Edit and save programs to the
incorporated EEPROM. 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 1 meter (about 3.5ft).
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: Lens
2: Display
3: Wireless indicator
4:DC Switch
5: Microphone
6: Left Button
7: Down Button
8: Right Button
9: Mode/Esc Button
10:Up Button
11:Enter Button
12: Wireless DMX Antenna
13: Handle
14: Lamp Access Panel
15: 3-Pin DMX in
16: 3-Pin DMX out
17: 5-Pin DMX in
18: 5-Pin DMX out
19: Power Cord
20: Fuse