Elation Design LED 60 TriStrip User manual

Rev. 01/29/07
Design LED 60 Strip
Elation Professional™
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles, Ca 90058
www.elationlighting.com

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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. Yoke Assembly………………………………………………………………….. 11
b. Mounting Positions……………………………………………………………… 13
c. Mounting Points…………………………………………………………………. 13
d. Securing………………………………………………………………………….. 14
7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………... 16
a. DMX Connections………………………………………………………………. 16
b. DMX Terminator…………………………………………………………………. 17
c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion………………………………………………………. 17
d. Understanding DMX Addressing.……………………………………………… 18
8. Operation Modes….……………………………………………………………………… 19
a. DMX Mode Selection……………………………………………………………. 19
b. Manual Settings…………………………………………………………………. 19
9. DMX Traits………………………………………………………………………………… 22
a. 6-Channel Mode………………………………………………………………… 23
b. 12-Channel Mode…..…………………………………………………………… 24
c. 15-Channel Mode…..…………………………………………………………… 26
d. DMX Dipswitch Reference Chart……………………………………………… 29
10. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………………………… 30
11. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………... 31
12. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………… 33
13. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 34
14. Circuit Schematic………...………………………………………………………………. 35
15. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 36

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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 Strip,™ 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 Strip™ by Elation
Professional®. Every Design LED 60 Strip™ 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 Strip™ 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 60 Strip™ 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

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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.
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 60 one-watt LEDs: (20 red, 20 green, 20 blue)
• High power LEDs manufactured by Lumileds, USA
• 100,000 hours rated LED life
• Seamless RGB color changing
• 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 18fps
• 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
• Electronic/Switching power supply (90v~120V 50/60Hz)
• Three DMX Modes:
63 DMX-channels
60 DMX-channel
15 DMX-channel
6 DMX-channel
• 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. Diffusing Lens – This lens is used to both protect the LEDs as well as diffuse the
light output.
3. LED Assembly – RGB LED assembly 3x1watt LEDs
4. DMX Input Jack – This jack accepts an incoming DMX signal via a male, 3-pin or a
5-pin XLR jack.
5. 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 or a 5-pin XLR jack.
6. Power Output Jack – Use this jack to jump power to another Design LED 60
Strip.™
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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.
8. On/Off Power Switch – Controls main power to the unit.
9. 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.
10. Hanging Bracket – The unit uses a unique sectional bracket that allows the unit to
be hung, mounted, or stood straight up.

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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

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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.
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 Strip™ is fully operational in three different mounting positions, 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 all electrical connections are performed by a qualified
electrician before attempting any operation.
Clamp Mounting
The Design LED 60 Strip™ 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

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fixture. See illustration below.
Securing the Design LED 60 Strip™
Always secure your fixture with a safety cable when suspend-
ing 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
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). Be sure to only use properly rated DMX cables for DMX
operation and not standrd audio cables. 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.
Please note: This is not the same as audio microphone cable. Audio cable has a
different resistance rating
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 DMX 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.

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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
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 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
each fixture. That means changing the settings of one channel will only affect the selected
fixture.

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In the case of the Design LED 60 Strip™, which is a 15 channel fixture (default), you
should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 16 (15 +
1), the third unit to 31 (15 + 16), and so on. The chart on page 24 details the proper
starting DMX address dipswitch setting combination.
NOTE: The Design LED 60 Strip 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 on the next page.

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8. OPERATING MODES
This fixture can run in three different DMX modes, the following pages will detail the
different operating modes as well as how to achieve the different operating modes.
DMX Settings: The chart below describes how to access the different DMX modes. The
chart below also defines the how the channel will function in the different DMX modes.
DMX
operation
mode
DIP#
11
DIP#12
LED control
Mode
LEDs
control
channels
Preset
programs
channel
Strobe
channel
Master
dimming/program
speed
63CH
OFF
OFF
Each LED can
be run
individually
1~60
61
62
63
60CH
ON
OFF
Each LED can
be run
individually
1~60
15CH
OFF
ON
Every 5 LEDs
to be run in
sync
1~12
13
14
15
6CH
ON
ON
R,G,B run by
group
1~3
4
5
6
Dipswitches 11 & 12: DMX Mode Selection, See the chart above; 63, 60, 15, or 6
channel modes.
Dipswitch 10: Sound-active operation, when dipswitch 10 is in the “ON” position the
unit will change colors when it detects an audible sound. This function work in either
stand-alone unit or master/slave modes.
Manual Settings: The chart below details the dipswitch setting for various manual settings.
Manual static colors are achieved when dipswitch 7 is in the “off” position.
Follow the dipswitch settings below to achieve various static colors by combining different
color LEDs with various intensity levels.
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

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Dipswitch 1 is on and dipswitch 2 is on, the red value is 255
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 set to the “ON” position internal program will be activated. When
dipswitch 7 is in the “OFF” position dipswitches 1~6 are used to access the different
internal programs. Please see the chart below for detailed information on accessing the
internal programs: Dipswitch # 10 is OFF, Dipswitch #11 is ON, and Dipswitch #7 is ON, the
fixture will run the internal programs.
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
The chart below details the different speed settings available for the internal
programs when the fixture is running in manual mode. The program speed can be
adjusted using dipswitches 8 and 9:
Speed
Dipswitch #8
Dipswitch #9
Slow (1.1s between scenes)
OFF
OFF
Medium (0.6s between scenes)
ON
OFF
Fast (0.2s between scenes)
OFF
ON
Very fast (0.1s between scenes)
ON
ON