Elation 36 PRO User manual

Rev. 10/04/2009 – visage Ver. 1.4
Design LED 36 Pro
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……………………………………………………………4
2. Safety Instructions………………………………………………………........…………. 5
3. Features……………………………………………………………………………………7
4. General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 8
5. Fixture Overview…………………………………………………………………………. 9
6. Mounting and Installation………………………………………………………….……. 11
a. Yoke Assembly………………………………………………………………….. 11
b. Mounting Positions……………………………………………………………… 12
c. Mounting Points…………………………………………………………………. 12
d. Clamp Mounting…………………………………………………………………. 12
e. Securing………………………………………………………………………….. 13
7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………... 14
a. DMX Connections………………………………………………………………. 15
b. DMX Terminator…………………………………………………………………. 15
c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion……………………………………………………….16
d. Fixture DMX Addressing.……………………………..………………………… 16
8. Display LED Indicators..………………………………………………………………….18
9. Display Menu..………………………………………………………………………….…19
10. DMX Traits…………………………………………………………………………………21
a. 3-Channel Mode………………………………………………………………… 21
b. 4-Channel Mode…..…………………………………………………………..… 22
c. 6-Channel Mode…..……………………………………………..……………… 23
11. Lens Replacement……… ……………………………………………………………… 25
12. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………………………… 26
13. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………... 27
14. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………… 29
15. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 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 Design LED 36 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. These instructions contain important information regarding safety during
use and maintenance.
UNPACKING: Thank you for purchasing the Design LED 36 Pro™ by Elation Professional®.
Every Design LED 36 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 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 DMX XLR cable, 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.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs

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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 Design LED 36 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].

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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. If any of the external cables of this fixture become damaged, they should be
replaced only by Elation or an authorized service center or a similar qualified
person in order to prevent possible electrical shock.
2. To reduce the risk of fire or shock, do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture.
Although this fixture shares a case design with our outdoor rated DLED 108IP,
this version has not been approved for outdoor use. Use of this fixture outdoors
will void all manufactures warranty.
3. 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.
4. Never touch the fixture during normal operation.
5. Never look directly into the light source. You risk injury to your retina, which may
induce blindness.
6. For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter six of this
manual. Operating the Design LED 36 Pro™ without suited safety aids such as
safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
7. Qualified and certified personnel should only perform installation.
8. 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.
9. Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord has become damaged or
frayed.

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10.Never open this fixture while in use.
11.This device falls under protection-class I. Therefore it is essential that the device
be grounded properly.
12.Qualified personnel should perform all electrical connections.
13.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.
14.Always disconnect from main power before performing any type of service or
any cleaning procedure.
15.Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the
wire portion of the cord.
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.

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3. FEATURES
• Low power consumption
• Minimal heat emission
• Maintenance free operation
• Equipped with 36 3-Watt (12 x red, 12 x green, 12 x blue)
• Silent Operation, convection cooled, no fans
• 100,000 hours rated LED life
• Linear RGB Color Mixing, infinite color possibilities
• 20˚ Standard Beam Angle (15˚ Lens - Optional 25˚ & 45˚ Lens Kits Available)
• 40˚ Standard Field Angle (15˚ Lens - Optional 25˚ & 45˚ Lens Kits Available)
• USITT DMX-512 Complaint
• Preprogrammed colored macros
• Strobe-effect with a maximum flash rate of 18fps
• 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
• Three DMX Modes:
6 DMX channels
4 DMX channels
3 DMX channels
• DMX-control via standard DMX-controller
• Power Switching Electronic Power Supply 100v~240v
• Flicker-free operation for television and film
• Compact design: fits in 12” box truss
• 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.
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 0.5 meter (about 1.5ft). See page 11.
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. FIXTURE OVERVIEW
1. LED Lens Assembly – The lens assembly may be user replaced in the event repair
is needed or a different beam angle is required.

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2. LED Display – 4-segment menu display. Used to display the DMX address as well
as all other menu functions.
3. Power Output Lead – This lead is used to jump power to another Design LED 36
Pro™. Please do not daisy-chain power for more than 16 fixtures.
4. DMX Out Lead – XLR female lead. This lead is used to send an incoming DMX
signal to the next fixture in the DMX chain.
5. Menu Button – This button is used to access the fixtures menu functions.
6. Up Button – The up button is used to toggle forward through the menu functions and
settings.
7. Down Button – The down button is used to toggle backwards through the menu
functions and settings.
8. Enter Button – The enter button is used to enter in to a certain menu function or to
lock a menu setting in to memory.
9. Yoke Assembly – This yoke is designed to perform two functions; 1) When split it
can be used as a floor stand bracket. 2) Used to secure a mounting clamp for truss
mounting.
10. Main Power Input Lead – This lead is the main power input lead.
11. DMX In Lead – XLR male lead. This lead is the main DMX input lead.

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6. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
Cautions:
For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, and
away from areas were unauthorized personnel might reach the fixture.
Before mounting the fixture to any surface, make sure that the installation area can hold a
minimum point load of 10 times the device’s weight.
Fixture installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, such as an
appropriate safety cable.
To avoid injury, never stand directly below the device when mounting, removing, or servicing
the fixture.
Refer to regulations BGV C1 (formerly VBG 70) and DIN VDE0711-217
for proper installation in Europe To ensure proper installation, only
qualified staff should attempt installation.
Mounting points
Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including amongst others calculating
working load limits, a fine knowledge of the installation material being used, and periodic
safety inspection of all installation material and the fixture. If you lack these qualifications, do
not attempt the installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.
CAUTION!
Be sure a qualified electrician performs all electrical
connections.
Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting the main
power cord to the appropriate wall outlet.

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Mounting
The Design LED 36 Pro™ is fully operational in any mounting position, hanging
upside-down, side mounted, or set on a flat level surface, etc. Be sure this fixture is kept at
least 0.5m (1.5 feet) away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.). When clamp
mounting; always use and install the supplied safety cable as an added safety measure to
prevent accidental damage in the event of a clamp failure. See the image below.
Clamp Mounting
The Design LED 36 Pro™ provides a unique mounting bracket assembly that allows the unit
to stand on a flat surface or to be hung on truss via a clamp in any safe position (see the
illustration above). Regardless of the mounting option you choose please be sure to refer to
the safety guidelines in this manual to avoid damage to the unit and/or personal injury.
When mounting this fixture to truss be sure to secure an appropriately rated clamp to the
hanging yoke using a M10 screw fitted through the center hole of the hanging yoke. As an

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added safety measure be sure to attach at least one properly rated safety cable to the fixture.
See illustrations below.
Securing the Design LED 36 Pro™
Always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable when
suspending the unit from truss or other means. The fixture
provides a built-in rigging point for a safety cable as illustrated
above. Be sure to only use the designated rigging point for the
safety cable and never secure a safety cable to the hanging
bracket.

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7. UNDERSTANDING DMX
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used by most
lighting and controller manufactures as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures
and controllers. DMX allows all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked
together and operate from a single controller. This is possible as long as all the fixtures and
the controller are DMX compliant. A DMX controller sends the DMX data instructions to the
fixture allowing the user to control the different aspects of an intelligent light. DMX data is
sent out as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via data “IN” and data “OUT” XLR
terminals located on the fixtures (most controllers will only have output jacks).
DMX Linking: To ensure proper DMX data transmission, always use proper DMX cables
and a terminator. When using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path
possible. Never split a DMX line with a “Y” style connector. The order in which the fixtures
are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing. For example; a fixture
assigned a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in the DMX chain, at the beginning,
at the end, or anywhere in the middle. The DMX controller knows to send data assigned to
address 1 to that fixture no matter where it is located in the DMX chain. The Design LED 36
Pro™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Design LED 36 Pro™ is a 6-channel
DMX fixture. The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the LCD menu.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation): Your
fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector for data
input and data output (the figure below is of a 3-Pin XLR connector). If you are making your
own cables, be sure to use two conductor shielded digital DMX cable rated at 120 ohms; this
cable is designed for DMX transmission and may be purchased from your Elation dealer or
at most professional lighting retailers. Your cables should be made with a male and female
XLR connector on either end of the cable. Also, remember that a DMX line must be daisy
chained and cannot be split, unless using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto
Branch 4™ or DMX Branch/4™.

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Be sure to follow the above figure when making your own cables. Do not use the ground lug
on the XLR connector. Do not connect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or
allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding the
shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
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 (Please refer to the diagram
below.). You can chain multiple moving heads together through serial linking. The cable that
should be used is two conductor, shielded DMX cable with XLR input and output connectors.
Always be sure daisy chain your in and out data connections, never split or “Y” your DMX
connections unless you are using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto Branch
4™ or DMX Branch/4™.
DMX-512 connection with DMX terminator
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terminator may avoid erratic behavior in your DMX line. A terminator is a 120 ohm 1/4 watt
resistor that is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and DATA
-). This fixture is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last fixture in your daisy chain
to terminate the line. Using a line terminator (Elation part: DMX T PACK) will decrease the
possibilities of erratic behavior.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors. Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR connectors for DATA
transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX
line. When inserting standard 5-pin XLR connectors in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must
be used, these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The following chart
details a proper cable conversion.
Fixture DMX addressing;
All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX controller, so the
correct fixture responds to the correct control signal. This digital starting address is the
channel number from which the fixture starts to “listen” to the digital control information sent
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setting the correct DMX address on the digital display located on the back of the fixture.
You can set the same starting address for all fixtures or a group of fixtures, or set different
address for each individual fixture. Be advised that setting all you fixtures to the same DMX
address will subsequently control all fixtures in the same fashion, in other words, changing
the settings of one channel will affect all the fixtures simultaneously.
If you set each fixture to a different DMX address, each unit will start to “listen” to the
channel number you have set, based on the quantity of control channels (DMX channels) of
each fixture. That means changing the settings of one channel will only affect the selected
fixture.
In the case of the Design LED 36 Pro™, which is up to a six channel fixture (default may also
be set to three or four channels), you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to
1, the second unit to 7 (6 + 1), the third unit to 13 (6 + 7), and so on.
Note: During start-up the Design LED 36 Pro™ will automatically detect whether a DMX
data signal is being received or not. If a DMX data signal is being received, the display will
show "A.XXX" (XXX representing the actual DMX address). If the fixture is not receiving a
DMX signal the display will flash "A.XXX" (XXX representing the actual DMX address).
If your fixture is connected to a DMX controller and the display is flashing (not receiving a
DMX signal), please check the following:
- The 3-pin XLR plug (cable with DMX signal from controller) may not be connected or
is not inserted completely into the DMX input jack.
-The DMX controller is switched off or defective.
-The DMX cable or connector is defective.
-A DMX terminator has been inserted into the last fixture in your DMX chain.

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8. FIXTURE MENU
On-Board System Menu: The Design LED 36 Pro™ comes with an easy to navigate
system menu. This next section will detail the functions of each command in the system
menu.
LED Control Panel: The control panel located on the base of the fixture allows you to
access the main menu and make all necessary adjustments to the Design LED 36 Pro™.
During normal operation, tapping the “MENU” key once will access the fixture’s main menu.
Once in the main menu you can navigate through the different functions and access the
sub-menus with the Up and Down buttons. Once you reach a field that requires adjusting,
tap the ENTER button to activate that field and use the UP and Down button to adjust the
field. Tapping the Enter button once more will confirm your setting. Once a setting is saved
the display will briefly readout OK to confirm a new setting has been made and locked into
memory. You may exit the main menu at any time without making any adjustments by
tapping the MENU button.
MENU Button - To access the main menu locate the MENU button on the front of the unit.
Press this button to activate the system menu. Tap the UP button until you reach the
function you wish to change. When you reach the function you wish to change tap the
ENTER button once to select that menu function. When a function is selected use the UP or
DOWN button to change the function. Once your changes are made tap the ENTER button
yet again to lock the change in the system menu. To exit without making any changes tap
the MENU button.
Default settings shaded.
VALU
A001~AXXX
(AXXX)
DMX address setting
SLAV
ON/OFF
Set as Slave
<Addr>
rdMX
ON/OFF
Change address via DMX
<rUN>
AUtO
ALON/MASt
Run Auto program
VALU
D-XX D-00(DXXX)
Display DMX value
FLIP
ON/OFF
Flip display
MOdE
<dISP>
d ON
ON/OFF
Delay shutting off LED
display
SEt
<CHAN>
3CH/4CH/6CH
DMX channel Mode

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Note:
1) If the fixture does not receive a DMX signal the menu display will flash repeatedly.
2) SPED: Adjust the hold time for each scene in built-in chase programs.
3) FADE: Adjust the fade time between each scene in the built-in programs.
8.1 “MOdE” - Function Mode:
8.1.1 <Addr> - DMX address setting – This function is used to set or adjust the
fixture’s starting DMX address. Every device controlled by DMX has to have a unique
starting address. The addressing feature is what allows DMX to function properly. The
DMX address of a fixture is what allows it to communicate with a controller properly. The
DMX addressing also allows the fixture to ignore any DMX information coming from the
controller that is not meant specifically for the fixture. Because each fixture is connected
in a daisy-chain fashion it is imperative to assign a proper and unique starting DMX
address to each and every fixture. The DMX address is non-destructive and will remain
in the fixture’s memory even when the power to the unit is switched off. Memory is
backed-up and retain by an internal power source that should last about five years. For
proper DMX addressing see Section 9/Page 33 of this user manual.
“VALU” - Display the DMX 512 value of each channel
With this function you can display the DMX 512 value of each channel. The display
will automatically detail the changing DMX values as they are received from the
<dIMr>
MOd1 /Mod2
Dimmer Mode
<FAIL>
OFF/HOLd/AUtO
Status while there is no DMX
<dFSE>
ON/OFF
Default setting
<VEr>
V-1.0~V-9.9
Software version
MANL
<CH01>
~<CH06>
01 XX(00~FFH)
06 XX(00~FFH)
Manual adjust intensity
<LIFE>
0000~9999(hours)
Total running hours
<COdE>
CXXX
Password used to clear run
time ”038”
tIME
<CLFE>
ON/OFF
Clear fixture run time
<StEP>
S-01~S-48
Select steps of program
C-01~C-06
01 XX(00~FFH)
06 XX(00~FFH)
FAdE
XXX
EdIt
<SC01>
~<SC48>
tIME
XXX.X(000.1s~999.9
s)
Edit the internal scenes