Elation Design LED 36 Tri-Brick User manual

Rev. 11/17/06
Design LED 36
Elation Professional™
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles, Ca 90058
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TABLE OF CONTENS
CONTENTS
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. Mounting Positions……………………………………………………………… 11
b. Mounting Points…………………………………………………………………. 12
c. Securing………………………………………………………………………….. 13
7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………... 14
a. DMX Connections………………………………………………………………. 14
b. DMX Terminator…………………………………………………………………. 15
c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion………………………………………………………. 16
d. Understanding DMX Addressing.……………………………………………… 16
8. Manual Operation….…………………………………………………………………….. 17
9. DMX Operation…….…………………………………………………………………….. 19
a. DMX Channel Values (6 Channel Mode)…………………………………….. 19
b. DMX Channel Values (3 Channel Mode)…………………………………….. 21
c. DMX Dipswitch Chart…………………………………………………………… 23
10. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………………………… 24
11. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………... 25
12. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………… 27
13. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 28
14. Circuit Schematic………...………………………………………………………………. 29
15. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 30

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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,™ 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™ by Elation Professional®.
Every DESIGN LED 36™ 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 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

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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™ 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.
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 36™ 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.All electrical connections must performed by qualified personal.
12.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

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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 manual 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.
Never look directly into the light source,
as sensitive persons may suffer an epileptic shock.
Never touch the device during operation!
The housing may heat up

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3. FEATURES
• Low power consumption
• Minimal heat emission
• Maintenance free operation
• Equipped with 36 one-watt LEDs: (12 red, 12 blue, 12 green)
• High power LEDs manufactured by Lumileds, USA
• 50,000 hours plus, LED life
• Step less RGB color changing
• Strobe-effect with a maximum flash rate of 18fps
• DMX-controlled operation or stand-alone operation with Master/Slave-function
• 8 built-in programs can be called up via DMX-controller
~ 48 preprogrammed scenes per a program
• Sound-controlled via built-in microphone
• 6 DMX-channel or 3 DMX-channel operation
• DMX-control via standard DMX-controller
• Flicker-free operation for television and film
• Compact design: fits in 12” box truss
• Brilliant light output

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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. Venting Slots – These slots are designed to keep the fixture cool during operation.
Never block these slots. Keep these slots clean at all times.
2. Exterior Housing – The exterior housing is constructed of rugged polymer material.
3. Hanging Bracket – The unit uses a unique sectional bracket that allows the unit to be
1. Venting Slots
2. Exterior Housing
3. Hanging Bracket
4. Diffusion Lens
5. LED Assembly
6. Power Cord
7. On/Off Switch
8. DMX In Jack
9. DMX Out Jack
10.Fuse Holder Housing
11.Dipswitch Assembly

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hung, mounted, or stood straight up.
4. Diffusion Lens – This lens is used to both protect the LEDs as well a diffuse the light
output.
5. LED Assembly – 36 1-watt LEDs construct the LED assembly.
6. Power Cord – Provides main power to the unit.
7. On/Off Power Switch – Controls main power to the unit.
8. DMX In Jack – This jack accepts an incoming DMX signal via a male, 3-pin XLR jack.
9. DMX Out 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.
10. Fuse Holder Housing – This housing holds the GMA (2) amp protective fuse. Never
use a fuse greater than that specified by the manufacture. Using a fuse other than that
specified could seriously damage the unit and will void your manufactures warranty.
11. Dipswitch Assembly – These dipswitches are used to set the DMX address,
master–slave settings, and other special functions. See the dipswitch chart on page 16 for
more information on the dipswitch functions.

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6. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
Cautions:
For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, or in
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.
Never stand directly below the device when mounting, removing, or servicing the fixture.
Before taking into operation for the first time,
the installation has to be approved by an expert.
When installing the device, make sure there is no highly
inflammable material within a distance of min. 0,5m
Mounting
The Design LED 36™ is fully operational in three different mounting positions, hanging
upside-down from a ceiling, side mounted, or set on a flat level surface (see illustration
below). 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 illustration on next page.

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Rigging Points
Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including among 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.
Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting main power.
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.
Clamp Mounting
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

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fixture. See illustration on next page.
Securing the Design LED 36™
Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your Design
LED 36™ always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety
cable. The fixture provides a built-in rigging point for a safety
cable on the hanging bracket as illustrated above. Be sure to
only use the designated rigging point for the safety cable and
never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle.

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7. UNDERSTANDING DMX
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation):
Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for data input
and data output (see figure below). If you are constructing your own cables be sure to use
two conductor shielded digital cable rated at a 120 ohms (this cable can be purchased at
almost all professional sound and lighting stores). Your cables should be made with a male
and female 3-pin XLR connector on either end of the cable.
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
needed should be two conductor, shielded cable with XLR input and output connectors.
Always be sure daisy chain your in and out data connections, never split or “Y” your DMX
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Branch 4™ or DMX Branch/4™.
DMX-512 connection with DMX terminator
When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a terminator on the last fixture to
avoid erratic behavior. A terminator is a 90-120 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 cable terminator (Elation part number Z-DMX/T) 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 chart on the next
page details a proper cable conversion.

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Understanding 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
out from the DMX controller. The allocation of this starting DMX address is achieved by
combining various dipswitches located on the rear 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
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fixture.
In the case of the Design LED 36™, which is a 6 channel fixture, 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. The chart on page 19 details the proper starting DMX address
dipswitch setting combination.
NOTE: The Design LED 36 contains a total of 12 dipswitches. Only use dipswitches
1~9 to set the DMX address. Dipswitches 10~12 are used for special functions that
will be explained later in this manual.
Dipswitch 12: Mode Selection, when in the “OFF” position the fixture functions in
default mode, which is 6 DMX channels. When in the “ON” position the fixture
functions in 3 DMX channels for simple RGB operation.
Dipswitch 10 on & 11 off: Sound-active operation when used as a single stand-alone
unit or “master” unit.
Dipswitch 10 on and 11 on: Fixture functions as a “slave” unit in sound-active
operation.
Dipswitch 10 off and 11 on: Unit will function in manual mode, see chart below for
manual settings.
Manual Settings:
Manual static settings are achieved when dipswitch 7 is in the “off” position.
RED:
Dipswitch 1 & 2 off, the red value is 0
Dipswitch 1 is on and dipswitch 2 is off, the red value is 60
Dipswitch 1 is off and dipswitch 2 is on, the red value is 125
Dipswitch 1 is on and dipswitch 2 is on, the red value is 255

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GREEN:
Dipswitch 3 & 4 off, the green value is 0
Dipswitch 3 is on and dipswitch 4 is off, the green value is 60
Dipswitch 3 is off and dipswitch 4 is on, the green value is 125
Dipswitch 3 is on and dipswitch 4 is on, the green value is 255
BLUE:
Dipswitch 5 & 6 is off, the blue value is 0
Dipswitch 5 is on and dipswitch 6 is off, the blue value is 60
Dipswitch 5 is off and dipswitch 6 is on, the blue value is 125
Dipswitch 5 is on and dipswitch 6 is on, the blue value is 255
When dipswitch 7 is on you can run the internal program
Dipswitches 1 & 7 on accesses internal program 1
Dipswitches 2 & 7 on accesses internal program 2
Dipswitches 3 & 7 on accesses internal program 3
Dipswitches 4 & 7 on accesses internal program 4
Dipswitches 5 & 7 on accesses internal program 5
Dipswitch 6 & 7 on accesses internal program 6
Dipswitch 1,2 & 7 on accesses internal program 7
Dipswitch 1,3 & 7 on accesses internal program 8
DMX Operation Notes:
The fixture will function in DMX mode whenever the unit is receiving a DMX signal. Please
note that this will override all manual settings regales of dipswitch positions.
This unit will keep and retain the last DMX command in the event of DMX signal failure. To
reset the fixture you must turn the power off.

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8. DMX CHANNEL TRAITS:
6 Channel Mode:
CHANNEL 1:Red
CHANNEL 2:Green
CHANNEL 3:Blue
CHANNEL 4: Internal programs:
CHANNEL 5:Strobe
CHANNEL 6: Dimming (0%-100%)