Elation Waterfall 250 User manual

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Version 1.0
COLOR SPOT 250

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Table of contents
1. Safety instructions ........................................................................................................ 4
2.Operating determinations.............................................................................................. 5
3. Description of the device .............................................................................................. 6
4. Installation ..................................................................................................................... 7
4.1Fitting the lamp .......................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Lamp adjustment ...................................................................................................... 8
4.3 Installation of an optional lens................................................................................... 8
4.4 Inserting/Exchanging gobos ..................................................................................... 9
4.5 Rigging the fixture ................................................................................................... 10
4.6 Connection to the mains ......................................................................................... 11
4.7 DMX-512 connection/connection between fixtures ................................................. 11
5. DMX PROTOCOL ......................................................................................................... 12
6. Addressing...................................................................................................................14
7. Remotely controllable functions ................................................................................ 14
7.1 Lamp ....................................................................................................................... 14
7.2 Switching On and Off the lamp by the control board............................................... 14
7.3Colour wheel ............................................................................................................ 14
7.4 Rotating gobo wheel ............................................................................................... 15
7.5 3-facet rotating prism .............................................................................................. 15
7.6 Focus ...................................................................................................................... 15
7.7 Dimmer/Shutter/Strobe ........................................................................................... 15
7.8 Fan .......................................................................................................................... 15
8. Control Board .............................................................................................................. 15
8.1 Main functions ......................................................................................................... 15
8.2 SPEC - Special functions ........................................................................................ 17
9. Error and information messages ............................................................................... 22
10.Technical specifications............................................................................................ 23
11. Maintenance and cleaning ........................................................................................ 26
12. Appendix ....................................................................................................................26
COLOR SPOT 250

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CAUTION!
Keep this device away from rain and moisture!
Unplug mains lead before opening the housing!
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INITIAL START - UP!
1. Safety instructions
Every person involved with installation and maintenance of this device have to:
- be qualilfied
- follow the instructions of this manual
CAUTION!
Be careful with your operations.
With a a dangerous voltage you can suffer
a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires!
This device has left our premises in absolutely 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 manual.
Important:
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual
or any unauthorized modification to the device.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty.
Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all connections with
the mains with particular caution!
Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel.
Always plug in the power plug least. Make sure that the power-switch is set to OFF-position before you connect
the device to the mains. The power-plug has to be accessable after installing the device.
Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the device and the power-
cord from time to time.
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.
This device falls under protection class I.Therefore it is essential to connect the yellow/green conductor to earth.
The electric connection, repairs and servicing must be carried out by a qualified employee.
Do not connect this device to a dimmer pack.
Do not switch the fixture on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the lamps life.
During the initial start-up some smoke or smell may arise. This is a normal process and does not necessarily
mean that the device is defective.
Do not touch the devices housing bare hands during its operation (housing becomes hot)!
For replacement use lamps and fuses of same type and rating only.
CAUTION ! EYEDAMAGES !
Avoid looking directly into the light source
(meant especially for epileptics) !

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2.Operating determinations
This device is a moving-head spot for creating decorative effects and was designed for indoor use only.
If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on
immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it
has reached room temperature.
Never run the device without lamp!
Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
Never lift the fixture by holding it at the projector-head, as the mechanics may be damaged. Always hold the
fixture at the transport handles.
When choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture
or dust. There should not be any cables lying around.You endanger your own and the safety of others!
The minimum distance between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1 meter.
Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the fixture.
Always fix the fixture with an appropriate safety-rope. Fix the safety-rope at the correct holes only.
Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened.
The lamp must never be ignited if the objective-lens or any housing-cover is open, as discharge lamps may
explose and emit a high ultraviolet radiation, which may cause burns.
The maximum ambient temperature ta= 45° C must never be exceeded. Otherwise, the lamp is switched off and
the fixture is out of operation for 5 minutes.
CAUTION!
The lens has to be replaced when it is obviously damaged,
so that its function is impaired, e. g. due to cracks or deep scratches!
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!
CAUTION!
The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged
or deformed due to the heat!
Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are forbidden due to safety reasons!
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 dangers like short-
circuit, burns, electric shock, burns due to ultraviolet radiation, lamp explosion, crash etc.

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1- Moving Head
2 - Yoke
3 - Base
4- Carrying handles
Rear panel:
5- Power-switch
6- DMX output
7- DMX input
8 - Powercord
9 - Fuseholder
Front panel:
10 - Mode-button
11 - Enter-button
12 - Up-button
13 - Down-button
14 - Display
3. Description of the device

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4. Installation
4.1Fitting the lamp
DANGER !
Install the lamps with the device switched off only.
Unplug from mains before !
To insert the lamp MSD 230V/250W or MSD 230V/200 W open the top cover of the head (see the drawings
to identify which cover is top) by loosening the 4 Phillips screws on the front and rear sides of the top
cover.Then open the small lamp cover by loosening 3 fastening screws (see the drawing).If changing the
lamp, remove the old lamp from the socket. Insert the lamp to the socket.Do not install a lamp with a higher
wattage! A lamp like this generates temperatures the device is not designed for.Damages caused by non-
observance are not subject to warranty. Please follow the lamp manufacturers notes!Do not touch the glass-
bulb bare hand during the installation! Make sure that the lamp is installed tightly into the lampholder system.
Adjust the optimal distance 1-1.5 mm from the lens by turning
the screw "A" (see the drawings "Lamp adjustment"
below).
Then close the small lamp cover by tighten 3 fastening
screws again.
Reclose the top cover of the head and tighten the 4 Phillips
screws
Before striking the lamp, reset the "LAti" counter in the main
menu of the Control Board, by pressing the "Up" and
"Down" buttons in one time and then confirming with the
Enter-button.
Do not operate this fixture with opened housing-cover!
2 Phillips screws 2 Phillips screws
Top cover
Bottom cover Bottom cover
Lamp
Lamp cover 3 fastening
screws

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4.2 Lamp adjustment
Correct Incorrect
The COLOR SPOT 250 lampholder is aligned at the factory. Due to differences between lamps, fine adjustment
may improve light performance.
Strike the lamp and focus the light on a flat surface (wall). As the optimum distance of lamp from lens was
adjusted during the installing or changing the lamp (by turning the screw "A"), it is necessary to adjust only the
second position by turning the screw "B", in order to center the hot-spot (the brightest part of the beam).
If the hot spot seems to be too bright, you can lower its intensity by moving the lamp closer to the reflector.Do so
by turning srew "A" until the light is evenly distributed.
If the light on the edge seems to be brighter as in the center, the lamp is too close at the reflector. In this case, you
need to move the lamp away from the reflector until the light is evenly distributed and the beam appears bright
enough.
4.3 Installation of an optional lens
The device is delivered with a 15°-standard lens. If you wish to insert an optional 12° or 18°-lens, please follow
the instructions below:
Optional 12°-lens:
Remove the fixation-ring of the 15°-lens with an appropriate tool. Remove the lens. Install the optional 12°-lens
and fix it with the fixation-ring.
Keep optimum distance to lens
Optimum distance 1 - 1,5mm
Screw "A"
Screw "B"
15°- lens optional 12°- lens

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Optional 18°-lens:
Unscrew the knurled-head screw on the plate of the light-output. Install the optional 18°-lens and fix it with the
knurled-head screw.
4.4 Inserting/Exchanging gobos
DANGER!
Install the gobos with the device switched off only.
Unplug from mains before!
To insert the gobos open the top cover of the head by loosening the 4 Phillips screws on the front and rear sides
of the top cover.
If you wish to use other forms and patterns as the standard-gobos, or if gobos are to be exchanged, please
follow the instructions below:
Rotating gobo-wheel:
CAUTION!
Never unscrew the screws of the rotating gobo
as the ball bearing will otherwise be opened!
Remove the fixation-ring with an appropriate tool. Remove the gobo and insert the new gobo. Press the fixation-
ring together and insert it in the front of the gobo.

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4.5 Rigging the fixture
Danger of fire !
When installing the device, make sure there is no highly inflammable
material (decoration articles, etc.) in between a distance of min. 0,5 m.
Warning ! Use 2 clamps to rig the fixture on the truss.
Follow the instructions mentioned at the bottom of the base.
Make sure that the device is fixed properly! Ensure that
the structure (truss) to which you are attaching the fixtures is secure.
The COLOR SPOT 250 can be placed directly on the
stage floor or rigged in any orientation on a truss
without altering its operation characteristics (see the
drawing).
The fixtures base enables to be mounted in two ways.
Use the clamps with screws M10 or M8 - check the
base bottom.
Install a safety wire that can hold at least 10 times
the weight of the fixture. Never use the carrying
handles for secondary attachment.
Clamp
Secure chain