Elation DLED STRIP RGBAW User manual

DLED STRIP RGBAW
Elation Professional™
6122 S. Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles, Ca 90040
www.elationlighting.com
Rev. 01/18/2011 – visage Version 1.0

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TABLE OF 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
7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………... 14
a. DMX Cables……..………………………………………………………………. 14
b. DMX Terminator…………………………………………………………………. 16
c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion……………………………………………………….17
d. Fixture DMX Addressing.………………………..………………………………17
8. Display Indicators….……………………………………………………..……………… 19
9. Display Menu….……………………………………………………..……………………20
10. DMX Addressing…………………………………………………….…………………… 28
a. Remote DMX Addressing (RDMX)……………………………………………. 28
11. DMX Traits…………………………………………………………………………………30
12. Working with Built-In programs………………………………………………………….40
13. User manual of RF controller…………………………………………………………. 43
14. Lens Replacement………………………………………………………………….…….45
15. Cleaning and Maintenance………………………………………………………………46
16. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………... 47
17. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………… 49
18. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 50
19. Circuit Schematic………...……………………………………………………………….51
20. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 52
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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 DLED STRIP RGBAW™ 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 DLED STRIP RGBAW™ by Elation
Professional®. Every DLED STRIP RGBAW™ 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.
RF Controller is the optional accessories, please purchase from your local dealer if
needed.
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
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operate this fixture with the lens cover removed.
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 DLED STRIP RGBAW™ 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. See page 12.
2.Never touch the fixture during normal operation.
3.Never look directly into the light source. You risk injury to your retina, which may
induce blindness.
4.For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter six of this
manual. Operating the DLED STRIP RGBAW™ without suited safety aids such
as safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal
injury.
5.Qualified and certified personnel should only perform installation.
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.Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord has become damaged or
frayed.
8.Never open this fixture while in use.
9.This device falls under protection-class I. Therefore it is essential that the device
be grounded properly.
10.Qualified personnel should perform all electrical connections.
11.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.
12.Always disconnect from main power before performing any type of service or
any cleaning procedure.
13.Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the
wire portion of the cord.
14.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 75 1-Watt (15 x red, 15 x green, 15 x blue, 15 x white, 15 x amber)
• Silent Operation, convection cooled
• 100,000 hours rated LED life
• Linear RGBWA Color Mixing, infinite color possibilities
• 35˚ Beam Angle/62˚ Field Angle (25˚ Lens)
• 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
• 8 built-in programs can be called up via DMX-controller
~ 48 preprogrammed scenes per program
• Sound-controlled via built-in microphone
• Five DMX Modes:
28 DMX channels
25 DMX channels
9 DMX channels
6 DMX channels
5 DMX channels (default)
• DMX-control via standard DMX-controller
• Upgradable firmware via Elation “E-Loader” Data Pack
• Electronic Switching 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.
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 0.1 meter (about 4ft). See page 12.
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 Display – 4-segment menu display. Used to display the DMX address as well
as all other menu functions.
2. Mode/Esc Button – This button is used to access the fixtures menu functions.
3. Up Button – The up button is used to toggle forward through the menu functions
and settings.
4. Down Button – The down button is used to toggle backwards through the menu
functions and settings.
5. Enter Button – The enter button is used to enter in to a certain menu function or to
lock a menu setting in to memory.
6. Microphone – This microphone receives external low frequencies to trigger the unit
in Sound-Active mode. This microphone is designed to receive low frequency
sounds only, tapping on the microphone and high pitch sounds may not trigger the
unit.
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