Elation 216 User manual

Rev. 5/25/2010 –visage Version 1.0
ELAR 216 Panel™
Elation Professional™
6122 S. Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles, Ca 90040
www.elationlighting.com

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TABLE OF CONTENS
1. General Information……………………………………………………………………… 3
a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 3
b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…………..… 3
c. Customer Support…………………………………………….………………… 3
d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………………..…… 3
2. Safety Instructions………………………………………………………........…………. 5
3. Features……………………………………………………………………………………7
4. General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 8
5. Fixture Overview…………………………………………………………………………. 9
6. Mounting and Installation………………………………………………………….……. 12
7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………... 15
a. DMX Cables……..………………………………………………………………. 15
b. DMX Terminator………………………………………………………………….16
c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion……………………………………………………….17
d. Fixture DMX Addressing.………………………..………………………………16
8. Display LED Indicators…………………………………………………..……………… 19
9. Display Menu……………………………………………………………………………...20
a. Function Mode…..………………………………………………………………. 20
b. Information…….…………………………………………………………………. 22
c. Personality……………………………………………………………………….. 23
d. Effect Adjust………………………………………………………………………24
e. User Mode Set……………………………………………………………………24
f. Edit Program………...……………………………………………………………25
10. DMX Addressing…………………………………………………….…………………… 26
a. Remote DMX Addressing (RDMX)……………………………………………. 26
11. DMX Traits…………………………………………………………………………………28
12. Working with Built-In Programs……………………………………………………...…. 31
13. Cleaning and Maintenance………………………………………………………………34
14. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 35
15. Circuit Schematic………...……………………………………………………………….36
16. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………...37
17. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 39

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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 216 Panel ™ 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 216 Panel ™ by Elation Professional®.
Every ELAR 216 Panel ™ 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. Inside the box you should find: the fixture, a IP rated power
cable, IP rated DMX cables (in and out), a safety cable, and this manual. 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: [email protected]
Forum: www.ElationLighting.com/forum
Warning! To prevent the risk of fire and reduce the risk electrical shock, do not attempt to
operate this fixture with the lens cover removed.

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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 216 Panel™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. See page 12.
2. Never touch the fixture during normal operation.
3. Never look directly into the light source. You risk injury to your retina, which may
induce blindness.
4. For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter six of this
manual. Operating the ELAR 216 Panel ™ without suited safety aids such as
safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
5. Qualified and certified personnel should only perform installation.
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. Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord has become damaged or
frayed.
8. Never open this fixture while in use.
9. This device falls under protection-class I. Therefore it is essential that the device
be grounded properly.
10.Qualified personnel should perform all electrical connections.
11.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.

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12.Always disconnect from main power before performing any type of service or
any cleaning procedure.
13.Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the
wire portion of the cord.
14.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.

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3. FEATURES
• IP65 Rated Fixture
• Low power consumption
• Minimal heat emission
• Maintenance free operation
• Equipped with 72 3-Watt (18 x red, 18 x green, 18 x blue, 18 x white)
• Silent Operation, convection cooled, no fans
• 100,000 hours rated LED life
• Linear RGBW Color Mixing, infinite color possibilities
• 10˚ Beam Angle/22˚ Field Angle
• USITT DMX-512 Complaint
• Preprogrammed colored macros
• Strobe-effect with a maximum flash rate of 25fps
• DMX-controlled operation or stand-alone operation with Master/Slave-function
• 7 built-in programs can be called up via DMX-controller
~ 48 preprogrammed scenes per program
• Sound-controlled via built-in microphone
• Four DMX Modes:
4 DMX channels
5 DMX channels
7 DMX channels
9 DMX channels
• DMX-control via standard DMX-controller
• Upgradable firmware via Elation “E-Loader” Data Pack
• Electronic Switching Power Supply 100v~240v
• Flicker-free operation for television and film
• 0%~100% Dimming (two dimming options; linear & standard)

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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.
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 0.5 meter (about 1.5ft). See page 12.
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 architectural
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.FIXTUREOVERVIEW