Elation DW PROFILE User manual

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CONTENTS
General Information
4
Warranty
6
Safety Instructions
7
General Guidelines
8
Fixture Overview
9
Fixture Installation
10
Understanding DMX
13
Fixture Menu
17
DMX Channel Functions And Values
23
Cleaning and Maintenance
24
Technical Specifications
25
Optional Accessories
28

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GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and
reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The DW PROFILE™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 DW PROFILE™by Elation Professional®. Every DW
PROFILE™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 unit for damage and be sure all accessories necessary to
operate the unit 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. Please do not discard the shipping
carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.
BOX CONTENTS
•(1) 3pin DMX Cable
•(1) powerCON Cable
•(1) Safety Cables
•Manual & Warranty Card
MANUAL UPDATES
Please check www.elationlighting.com for the latest updated version of this manual.

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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®.
ELATION SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm PST
Voice: 323-582-3322 Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
ELATION SERVICE EUROPE - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET
Voice: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
The DW PROFILE™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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs
yourself; doing so will void your manufactures warranty. Damages resulting from
modifications to this fixture and/or the disregard of safety and general user
instructions found in this user manual void the manufactures warranty and are
not subject to any warranty claims and/or repairs.

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2 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
A. Elation Professional® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, Elation Professional® products to
be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years, (730 days)
from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the
United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to
establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought.
B. For warranty service, send the product only to the Elation Professional® factory. All shipping
charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within
the terms of this warranty, Elation Professional® will pay return shipping charges only to a designated
point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package.
No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product,
Elation Professional® shall have no liability what so ever for loss of or damage to any such accessories,
nor for the safe return thereof.
C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified
in any manner which Elation Professional® concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the
product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Elation Professional®
factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Elation Professional®; if the
product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual.
D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or
periodic check-up. During the period specified above, Elation Professional® will replace defective
parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of
defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of Elation Professional® under this
warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the
sole discretion of Elation Professional®. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured
after January 1, 1990, and bare identifying marks to that effect.
E. Elation Professional® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its
products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore
manufactured.
F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory
supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all
implied warranties made by Elation Professional® in connection with this product, including
warranties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above.
And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness,
shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and or Dealer’s sole remedy
shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall
Elation Professional® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use
of, or inability to use, this product.
G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elation Professional® Products and
supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore
published.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The DW PROFILE™is an extremely sophisticated piece of electronic
equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is important to follow the
guidelines in this manual. The manufacturer of this device will not accept
responsibility for damages resulting from the misuse of this fixture due to the
disregard of the information printed in this manual.
•For proper operation, follow the Installation guidelines described in this manual. Only qualified
and certified personnel should perform installation of this fixture and only the original rigging parts
(brackets) included with this fixture should be used for installation. Any modifications will void the
original manufactures warranty and increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
•Never look directly into the light source of this fixture to prevent risk of injury to your retina, which
may induce blindness. Those suffering from EPILEPSY should avoid looking directly into the light
source of this unit at all times.
•The fan and air inlets must remain clean and never blocked. Allow approx. 6” (15cm) between
this fixture and other devices or a wall for proper cooling.
•Always disconnect from main power source before performing any type of service and/or
cleaning procedure. Only handle the power cord by the plug end, never pull out the plug by
tugging the wire portion of the cord.
•Do not operate this fixture if the power cord has become frayed, crimped and/or damaged. If
the power cord is damaged, replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating.
This device falls under PROTECTION CLASS 1. It’s essential this device be
grounded properly. Only qualified personnel should perform all electrical
connections.

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GENERAL GUIDELINES
•NEVER OPEN THIS FIXTURE WHILE IN USE!
•During the initial operation of this fixture, a light smoke or smell may emit from the
interior of the fixture. This is a normal process and is caused by excess paint in the
interior of the casing burning off from the heat associated with the lamp and will
decrease gradually over time.
•This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for INDOOR / DRY LOCATIONS
ONLY on stage, in nightclubs, theatres, etc.
•Please make sure there are NO FLAMMABLE MATERIALS close to the fixture while
operating, to prevent any fire hazard.
•The fixture must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 1.5
feet (.5m) from adjacent surfaces. Be sure no air ventilation slots are blocked.
•DO NOT attempt installation and/or operation without knowledge how to do so.
•DO NOT permit operation by persons who are not qualified to operate this type
of fixture. Most damages are the result of operations by nonprofessionals.
•Consistent operational breaks may ensure the fixture will function properly for
many years to come.
•DO NOT shake fixture, avoid brute force when installing and/or operating fixture.
•Always install the fixture with an appropriate safety cable. When installing the
fixture in a suspended environment, always use mounting hardware that is no less
than M10 x 25 mm, also be sure the hardware is insert in the pre-arranged screw
holes in the bracket of the fixture.
•Use the original packaging and materials to transport the fixture in for service.
•DO NOT TOUCH the housing bare-hand during its operation. Turn OFF the power
and allow approximately 15 minutes for the fixture to cool down before replacing
or serving.

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FIXTURE OVERVIEW
1. LCD Menu Function Display
2. UP Button
3. DOWN Button
4. MODE/ESC Button
5. ENTER Button
6. COLOR TEMPERATURE DIAL
7. DIMMER DIAL
8. BLADE SHUTTERS
9. GOBO Slot (Holder Optional)
10. ZOOM Buttons
11. GEL FRAME (Optional)
12. Mounting Yoke
13. 3pin DMX OUT
14. 5pin DMX OUT
15. 5pin DMX IN
16. 3pin DMX IN
17. Safety Cable Eyelet
18. powerCON In
19. Fuse
20. Power Switch
16. 3pin DMX Output

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FIXTURE INSTALLATION
The$electric$connection$must$only$be$carried$out$by$a$qualified$electrician.$
CAUTIONS
•For added protection, mount the fixture in areas outside walking paths, seating
areas, or in areas were unauthorized personnel might reach the fixture.
•Ambient operating temperature range for this fixture is 14° to 113°F. (-10° to 45°C)
Do not use the fixture under or above this temperature.
•Before mounting the fixture to any surface, make sure the installation area can
hold a minimum point load of 10 times the weight of the fixture. (300 lbs / 136 kg)
•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.
FLAMMABLE MATERIAL WARNING
Keep fixture at least 1.5 ft (1.5m) away from any
flammable materials, decorations, pyrotechnics, etc.

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MOUNTING POINTS
•Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including amongst others
calculating working load limits, installation material being used, and periodic
safety inspection of all installation material and the device. If you lack these
qualifications, do not attempt the installation yourself. Improper installation can
result in bodily injury.
•Fixture is fully operational in the specific mounting positions as illustrated below.
SAFETY CABLE
Always use a Safety Cable whenever installing this fixture in a suspended
environment to ensure the fixture will not drop if the clamp fails.

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CLAMP MOUNTING
The DW PROFILE™includes an adjustable mounting yoke and safety cable rigging
point attached to the fixture (see the illustration below). When mounting this fixture
to truss be sure to secure an appropriately rated clamp (not included) to the yoke
using an M10 screw fitted through the center hole of the clamp. Be sure to attach
the included Safety Cable to the fixture using the safety cable rigging point.
SECURING
Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your DW PROFILE™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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UNDERSTANDING DMX
DMX-512
DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used by most 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 the 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 data “OUT” XLR terminals located on the fixtures (most controllers
will only have output jacks).
DMX LINKING
To ensure proper DMX data transmission, always use proper DMX cables and a
terminator. When using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path
possible. Never split a DMX line with a “Y” style connector. The order in which the
fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing. For
example; a fixture assigned a starting 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. The DW PROFILE™ can be controlled via DMX-512
protocol and the DMX address is set via the control menu.
DATA CABLE (DMX Cable) REQUIREMENTS (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation)
Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3pin or 5pin XLR connector
for data input and data output (see figure below). If you are making your own
cables, be sure to use two conductor, shielded digital DMX cable rated 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
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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 outer casing. Grounding
the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
DMX-512 CONTROLLER CONNECTION
Connect the provided XLR cable to the female XLR output of your controller and the
other side to the male XLR input of the DW PROFILE™ The diagram below illustrates a
typical DMX-512 connection when the fixture is in the 8 Channel Mode. You can
chain multiple panels together through serial linking. The cable that should be used
is two conductor, shielded DMX cable with XLR input and output connectors. 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 Elation’s Opto
Branch 4™, Opto Branch 8™, or DMX-Branch/4™.
Address 17 Address 9 Address 1

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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 will decrease
the possibilities of erratic behavior .
5pin XLR DMX CONNECTORS
Some manufactures use 5pin XLR connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3pin.
5pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3pin XLR DMX line. When inserting
standard 5pin XLR connectors in to a 3pin line a cable adaptor must be used, these
adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The following chart details a
proper cable conversion.

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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 setting the correct DMX address on the digital display
located on the back 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 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 DW PROFILE™, when in the 8 Channel Mode you should set the
starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 9 (1 + 8), the third unit to
17 (9 + 8), and so on.
Note: During start-up the DW PROFILE™will automatically detect whether a DMX
data signal is being received or not. If DMX data signal is being received, the display
will show "Addr=XXX" (XXX representing the actual DMX address). If the fixture is not
receiving a DMX signal the display will flash. If your fixture is connected to a DMX
controller and the display is flashing (not receiving a DMX signal), please check the
following:
- The 3pin or 5pin XLR input plug (cable with DMX signal from controller) is not
connected or is not inserted completely into the DMX input jack of the fixture.
-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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FIXTURE MENU
ON-BOARD SYSTEM MENU
The DW PROFILE™ comes with an easy to navigate system menu. The next section
will detail the functions of each command in the system menu.
LCD MENU CONTROL PANEL
The control panel (see image below) located on the fixture allows you to access the
main menu and make all necessary adjustments to the DW PROFILE™. During normal
operation, pressing MODE/ESC button once will access the fixture’s main menu.
Once in the main menu you can navigate through the different functions and
access the sub-menus with the UP and DOWN buttons. Once you reach a field that
requires adjusting, press the ENTER button to activate that field and use the UP and
DOWN buttons to adjust the field. Pressing the ENTER button once more will confirm
your setting. You may exit the main menu at any time without making any
adjustments by pressing the MODE/ESC button.

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FuncMode - Address
Define desired DMX address via the Control Panel.
FuncMode - ValuDisp
Display DMX 512 value of each channel.
FuncMode - SetSlave
Define fixture slave mode (Slave1, Slave2, Slave3).
FuncMode - AutoProg
Define fixture mode (Master or Alone)for running Auto Programs. Select desired
internal programs under “Select Program”, set the number of steps under “Edit
Program”, and edit individual scenes under “Edit Scenes”.

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Info - TimeInfo - Cur Time
Displays fixture run time from last power ON.
The counter is reset after each time the fixture is powered OFF.
Info - TimeInfo - TotalHrs
Displays fixture total run time.
Info - TimeInfo - Last Hrs
Displays fixture run time for a given period of time (i.e. rental period).
This counter can be reset.
Info - TimeInfo - TimePass
Displays timer password. (038)
Info - TimeInfo - Clr Last
Clear fixture last run time.
Time can only be cleared after the timer password is entered.
Info - TempInfo - HeadTemp
Displays temperature of the fixture.
Info - Soft Ver
Displays software version of the fixture.
Persnal - Stat Set - Addr DMX
Define desired DMX address via an external controller.
Persnal - Stat Set - NoDMXSta
Define how fixture operates if NO DMX signal is detected.
Persnal - Disp Set – Off Time
Define how many minutes before the LCD Menu display will automatically shut OFF.
Persnal - Disp Set – Key Lock
When ON, Control Panel buttons lock automatically after exiting main menu for 15
seconds. To unlock, keep MODE/ESC button pressed for 3 seconds.
Persnal – Temp C/F
Define how fixture displays internal temperature (Celsius or Fahrenheit).
Persnal – ResetDef
When ON, all factory settings are restored.

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ManCntrl – ManCntrl
Adjust functions manually.
Mode Set – UserMode
Select DMX channel modes.
Dimming – DimModes
Select dimming modes (Standar, Stage, TV, Archite, Theatre).
EditProg – Sel Prog
Select one of the (10) user defined internal Auto Programs.
EditProg – EditProg
Edit any of the (10) user defined internal Auto Programs.
EditProg – EditScen
Edit any of the (250) scenes of the internal Auto Programs.
EditProg – RecCntrl
The fixture features an integrated DMX-recorder by which you can transmit the
programmed scenes from your DMX-controller to the moving head. Adjust the
desired scene numbers via the encoder (from – to). When you call up the scenes at
your controller, they will automatically be transmitted to the moving head.
EditProg – RecCntrl – Working With Built In Programs
A Master unit can send up to 3 different data groups to the Slave units, i.e. a Master
unit can start 3 different Slave units, which run 3 different programs. The Master unit
sends the 3 program parts in a continuous loop.
The Slave unit receives data from the Master unit according to the group which the
Slave unit was assigned to. If e.g. a Slave unit is set to “Slave1” in the menu
“SetSlave”, the Master unit sends “ProPart 1” to the Slave unit.
If set to “Slave2”, the Slave unit receives “ProPart 2”.
To start an Auto Program proceed as follows: