Elation Design 60 Tri User manual

Rev. 3/04/2009 - visage
Design LED 60 TriStrip
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………………………………………………………….……. 11
7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………... 14
a. DMX Linking……..………………………………………………………………. 14
b. DMX Cables…..…………………………………………………………………. 14
c. DMX Termination…………………………………………………………………16
d. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion……………………………………………………….16
e. Understanding DMX Addressing.……………………………………………… 16
8. Display Menu….……………………………………………………..……………………18
9. DMX Operation……………………………………………………..………………….… 20
a. DMX Mode Selection…………………………………………………………….20
10. DMX Channel Traits………………………………………………………………………22
11. Cleaning and Maintenance………………………………………………………………33
12. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………... 34
13. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………… 36
14. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 37
15. Lens Change………………………………..……………………………………………. 38
16. Circuit Schematic………...……………………………………………………………….39
17. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 40

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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 60 TriStrip™ 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 60 TriStrip™ by Elation
Professional®. Every Design LED 60 TriStrip™ 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, a DMX XLR cable, an IEC power cable, an IEC
“jumper” power cable, 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
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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 Design LED 60 TriStrip™ comes with 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 Design LED 60 TriStrip™ 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.Qualified personnel must perform all electrical connections.
12.Be sure the available voltage matches the voltage requirements of the unit. Be

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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.
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.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
• Tri-Color LED Technology
• 62˚ Standard Beam Angle (48˚ Optional with 30˚ Lens Kit)
• Removable front cover to allow interchangeable Lenses
• Low power consumption
• Electronic menu display
• Minimal heat emission
• Maintenance free operation
• Equipped with 60 Three-Watt Tri-Color LEDs
• 100,000 hours rated LED life
• Linear RGB Color Mixing, 65 million color possibilities
• 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 25fps
• DMX-controlled operation or stand-alone operation with Master/Slave-function
• 8 built-in programs accessed via DMX-controller or manually
• Sound-controlled via built-in microphone
• Individual control over each LED
• 0%~100% Dimming (two dimming options; linear & standard)
• Electronic power supply (100v~240V 50/60Hz)
• Six DMX Modes:
63 DMX-channels
60 DMX-channels
15 DMX-channels
6 DMX-channels
4 DMX-channels
3 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

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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. Bracket Locking Knob – This knob is used to secure the bracket in place after angle
adjustments have been made.
2. Fixture Chassis – Extruded aluminum slotted chassis, allows similar units to be
mounted together. See assembly instructions on page
3. Diffusing Lens/LED Assembly – This lens is used to both protect the LEDs as well as
diffuse the light output. Tri-Color LED assembly
4. Eye Bolt – This bolt is used a securing point for a safety cable.
5. On/Off Power Switch – Controls main power to the unit.
6. Power Input/Fuse Holder Assembly – This assembly holds the safety fuse as well as
provides a female IEC connector for a power cord. Always replace the fuse with an exact
match unless otherwise specified by an authorized Elation Service Technician. Using a
fuse other than that specified could seriously damage the unit and will void your
manufactures warranty.

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7. Power Output Jack – Use this jack to jump power to another Design LED 60 TriStrip™
8. 3-Pin 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 XLR jack.
9. 3-PIN DMX Input Jack – This jack accepts an incoming DMX signal via a male, 3-pin
XLR jack.
10. LED Menu Display - 4-segment menu display. Used to display the DMX address as
well as all other menu functions.
11. 5-PIN DMX Input Jack – This jack accepts an incoming DMX signal via a male, 5-pin
XLR jack.
12. 5-Pin DMX Output Jack – This jack is used to send an incoming DMX signal to the next
fixture in the DMX chain via a female, 5-pin XLR jack.
13. MENU Button - This button is used to access the fixtures menu functions.
14. Up Button – The up button is used to toggle forward through the menu functions and
settings.
15. Down Button – The down button is used to toggle backwards through the menu
functions and settings.
16. Enter Button – The enter button is used to enter in to a certain menu function or to lock
a menu setting in to memory.
17. Cooling Fans – These fans regulate the internal operating temperature of the fixture. To
prevent overheating or failure be sure to never block or obstruct these fans in any way.

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6. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
Yoke Assembly – Single Unit Operation (DLED 12 Brick shown for illustration purposes only).
The device can be placed directly on the stage floor or rigged in any orientation on a truss
without altering its operation characteristics. When connecting the hanging yoke to the
fixture, refer to the illustration below.
Cautions:
For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, and
away from areas were the fixture might be reached by unauthorized personal.
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

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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.
Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting the main
power cord to the appropriate wall outlet.
Mounting
The Design LED 60 TriStrip™ is fully operational in any mounting position, hanging
upside-down from a ceiling, side mounted, or set on a flat level surface. Be sure this fixture is
kept at least 0.5m 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.

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CAUTION!
Be sure a qualified electrician performs all electrical
connections before attempting any operation.
Clamp Mounting
The Design LED 60 TriStrip™ provides a unique mounting bracket assembly that allows the
unit to stand on flat surface, hang on truss via a clamp, or be used in cluster allow multiple
units to rigged together (see the illustration below). Regardless of the mounting option you
choose please refer to the safety guidelines in this manual to avoid damage to the unit
and/or injury to persons.
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
added safety measure be sure to attach at least one properly rated safety cable to the fixture.
See illustration below.
Securing the Design LED 60 TriStrip™
Always 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 a
safety cable. 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 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 a
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 “OUT” 3-Pin or
5-Pin XLR connectors located on the fixtures (most controllers will only have output jacks).
The Design LED 60 TriStrip™ is DMX compliant and thus can be controlled via DMX-512
protocol. The Design LED 60 TriStrip™ is a fixture that can operate in six different DMX
modes; 3, 4, 6, 15, 60, or 63 channels (see page 22 for the different DMX operations). The
DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the LED menu.
DMX Linking: To ensure proper DMX data transmission, always use proper DMX cables
and a terminator, never use microphone cables. When using several DMX fixtures try to use
the shortest cable path possible. 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. Never split a DMX line with a “Y” style connector.
A DMX link cannot be split unless a specially designed DMX splitter is used such as the
Elation Opto Branch 4™ or DMX Branch/4™.
Note: Although microphone and DMX cables may look similar, they are not
constructed of the same material and should never be used in place of each
other.
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 illustration on the next page 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

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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
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 an XLR cable to the female XLR output of your controller and the other side to the
male XLR input of the fixture (Please refer to the diagram below.). You can chain multiple
moving heads together through serial linking. Remember to daisy-chain the “in” and “out”
data connections.

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DMX-512 connection with DMX terminator
A DMX terminator should be used in all DMX lines especially in longer runs. The use of a
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.
Understanding Fixture DMX addressing;
When using the fixture with a DMX controller the fixture should be given a DMX starting
address. The starting DMX address ensures the fixture will respond to the correct control
signal. This “starting address” is the channel number from which the fixture starts to “listen”

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to the digital control information sent out from the DMX controller. The allocation of this
starting DMX address is achieved by setting the correct DMX address on the digital display
located on the head 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 60 TriStrip™, which is up to a 63 channel fixture
(maximum DMX channels), you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit
to 1, the second unit to 64 (63 + 1), the third unit to 127 (63 + 64), and so on.
Note: During start-up the Design LED 60 TriStrip™ 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 or 5-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. DISPLAY MENU
ADDR ( )
A001( )(1-512)
Set the starting DMX address
DISP( )
ON/OFF( )
Set the display open or close when no
control after 2 minutes
FLIP( )
ON/OFF( )
Set the flip display
3 CH( )
3 DMX CHANNELS (RGB)
4 CH( )
4 DMX CHANNELS (RGB+MASTER DIM)
6 CH( )
6DMX CHANNELS
15 CH( )
15 DMX CHANNELS
60 CH( )
60 DMX CHANNELS
CHAN ( )
63 CH( )
63 DMX CHANNELS
MODE
( )
SLAV( )
ON/OFF( )
UNIT FUNCTIONS AS SLAVE
MAST( )
Fixture will function as a master unit in
Master/Slave mode
CNTL( )
ALON( )
Fixture will function in “Stand Alone” mode
BLAC( )
BLACKOUT – LED OUTPUT OFF
RED( )
0-255
Manual adjustment of
RED levels
GREN( )
0-255
Manual adjustment of
GREEN levels
BLUE( )
0-255
Manual adjustment of
BLUE levels
MANU
( )
COLR( )
STRB( )
0-255
Manual adjustment of
STROBE rate
SPED( )
0-255
Adjust program 1 speed
FADE( )
0-255
Adjust program 1 fade time
CHS1( )
STRB( )
0-255
Adjust strobe rate of program 1
SPED( )
0-255
Adjust program 2 speed
FADE( )
0-255
Adjust program 2 fade time
CHS2( )
STRB( )
0-255
Adjust strobe rate of program 2
SPED( )
0-255
Adjust program 3 speed
FADE( )
0-255
Adjust program 3 fade time
CHS3( )
STRB( )
0-255
Adjust strobe rate of program 3
CHAS
( )
CHS4( )
SPED( )
0-255
Adjust program 4 speed

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FADE( )
0-255
Adjust program 4 fade time
STRB( )
0-255
Adjust strobe rate of program 4
SPED( )
0-255
Adjust program 5 speed
FADE( )
0-255
Adjust program 5 fade time
CHS5( )
STRB( )
0-255
Adjust strobe rate of program 5
SPED( )
0-255
Adjust program 6 speed
FADE( )
0-255
Adjust program 6 fade time
CHS6( )
STRB( )
0-255
Adjust strobe rate of program 6
SPED( )
0-255
Adjust program 7 speed
FADE( )
0-255
Adjust program 7 fade time
CHS7( )
STRB( )
0-255
Adjust strobe rate of program 7
SPED( )
0-255
Adjust program 8 speed
FADE( )
0-255
Adjust program 8 fade time
CHS8( )
STRB( )
0-255
Adjust strobe rate of program 8
MAST( )
Assigns fixture as Master unit in Sound Activate mode
CTRL( )
ALON( )
Assigns fixture as Sound Active, Stand Alone
SOND
( )
MIC( )
M-XX( )
Microphone sensitivity adjustment
DIMR( )
MOD1( )
Standard - Fixture will function with a
stepping dimmer rate
MOD2( )
Linear - Fixture will function with a
dimming rate of 0~100%
LODA( )
YES( )
Reset to Fixture to the Factory Default
Settings
OTHR
( )
VER( )
V X.X( )
“X.X’ will represent the fixture’s current
firmware version
Default settings shaded.
Remarks:
1) If the fixture does not receive a DMX signal the menu display will flash repeatedly.
2) SPED: This function is used to adjust the hold time for the scenes in the built-in chase
programs.
3) FADE: This function is used to adjust the fade time between each scene in the built-in
programs.