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
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit to

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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.™
7. Power Input/Fuse Holder Assembly – This assembly holds the safety fuse as well

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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.