Elation Focus Spot 250R User manual

Rev 10/28/05
FOCUS SPOT 250R
Elation Professional
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles, Ca 90058
www.elationlighting.com

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Contents
1. General Information……………………………………………………… 3
a. Introduction…………………………………………………………. 3
b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…. 3
c. Customer Support…………………………………………….……. 3
d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………… 4
e. Discharge Lamp Warning…………………………………………. 4
2. Safety Instructions……………………………………………………….. 6
3. Features…………………………………………………………………… 8
4. General Guidelines………………………………………………………. 9
5. Lamp Installation…………………………………………………………. 10
a. Lamp installation……………………………………………………. 10
b. Lamp optimization………………………………………………….. 11
6. Mounting and Installation………………………………………………… 12
a. Mounting Positions…………………………………………………. 12
b. Mounting Points…………………………………………………….. 12
c. Securing………………………………………………………………13
7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………… 15
a. DMX Connections………………………………………………….. 15
b. DMX Terminator……………………………………………………. 15
c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion…………………………………………. 17
d. DMX Addressing……………………………………………………. 17
8. Fixture Menu………………………………………………………………. 19
a. Menu functions……………………………………………………… 21
9. DMX Channel Traits……………………………………………………… 36
a. DMX Channel Values……………………………………………… 37
10. Error Codes……………………………………………………………….. 39
11. Cleaning and Maintenance………………………………………………. 41
12. Warranty…………………………………………………………………… 42
13. Technical Specifications…………………………………………………. 44
14. Photometric Data………………………………………………………….45
15. Gobo Patterns……………………………………………………………..45
16. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….…45
17. Circuit Schematic………...………………………………………………..46

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1. General Information
INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative
and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The Focus Spot 250R™, 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 Focus Spot 250R™ by Elation Professional®.
Every Focus Spot 250R™ 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.
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
yourself, doing so will void your manufactures warranty.
Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.

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WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Focus Spot 250R™ 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].
DISCHARGE LAMP WARNING:This fixture is fitted with a discharge
lamp, which is highly susceptible to damage if improperly handled.
Never touch the lamp with your bare hands, as the oil from your hands
will shorten lamp life. Also, never move the fixture until the lamps have
had ample time to cool. Remember, lamps are not covered under
warranty conditions.
This fixture emits intense UV radiation, which is harmful to the eyes and skin. The intense
luminance of the lamp can cause severe damage to the retina. Never operate this fixture
with the protective covers removed, these covers have been specially designed to shield
against UV radiation.
Epileptic Warning: Those suffering from epilepsy should avoid looking directly into the
lamp at all times.
Avoid switching the fixture on and off repeatedly in short intervals, as this will reduce lamp
life and intensity.
To achieve the intensity associated with discharge lamps, these lamps use a gas sealed in
a high-pressure environment to emit a brilliant output. Due to the high pressure involved
with the construction of the lamp, the lamp may explode during prolonged extensive use.
This risk is increased with age; added care is encouraged when dealing with older lamps.
Thus, lamp should always be replaced at the end of their recommended duty cycle.

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Extreme caution should be used when operated this or any fixture fitted with a gas
discharge lamp.
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 device falls under protection-class I. Therefore it is essential that the device be
grounded properly.
All electrical connections must carried out by qualified person.
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 damaged,
replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating.
Always disconnect from main power before performing any type of service or any cleaning
procedure.
Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion
of the cord.
Please be aware that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not
subject to warranty.

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2. Safety Instructions
The Focus Spot 250™ 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.
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. This can cause severe personal
injuries and/or damage to the fixture.
3. Be sure to unplug the FOCUS SPOT 250R™ from the power outlet before
performing any service related issues.
4. Lamp Replacement; Allow at least 30 minutes after disconnecting main power
before you open the FOCUS SPOT 250R™. To prevent personal injury, never
touch the lamp if you are not absolutely sure it has cooled.
5. Never look directly into the lamp beam. You risk injury to your retina, which may
induce blindness.
6. Be sure to track and record the lamp running time. The lamp should be changed
at the end of the specified lamp life, regardless of lamp output. You may also have
to change the lamp if it shows any deformations or damage. The same is with all
glass components, color filters, lenses and mirrors.
7. For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter two of this
manual. Operating the FOCUS SPOT 250R™ without suited safety aids such as
safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
8. Installation should only be performed by qualified and certified personal.
9. When mounting this fixture, use only the original rigging parts included with this
fixture. Any structural modification will void the original manufactures warranty and
may increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
10. To reduce the risk of fire or shock do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture.

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11. Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord has become damaged or
frayed.
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
•Pan 630° or 540˚ (User selectable) / Tilt 265°
•18° Beam Angle
•8 Dichroic color plus spot, for a total of 9 colors
•7 Rotating Gobos
•Strobe: 0~10Hz
•Electronic Focus via DMX
•Sound Active – Master/Slave Operation
•4 Segment Digital LED
•High-speed pan & tilt movements
•Reversible Display (Can be turned 180°)
•Bright MSD 250 Discharge Lamp
•Lamp switches ON/OFF locally
•Glass Dichroic Reflector for Even Lamp Output
•User Selectable Power Supply (Internal)
•USITT DMX-512 Complaint
•RDMX (Remote DMX addressing from any DMX console)
•11 DMX Channels
•Long Life Phillips MSD250/2 Lamp (250w, 8500˚k, 3000hrs)
•Automatic Pan/Tilt Correction
•Anti-reflection Coated Lenses
•Internal Program:
Edit and save programs to the incorporated EEPROM through the front control panel or
external controller; you can save a maximum of 48 scenes, and run the saved
programs by using the “run” menu on the front control panel

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4. GENERAL GUIDELINES
This fixture is a professional lighting effect for designed for use on stage, in nightclubs, in
theatres, etc. Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to
so.
This fixture was designed for indoor use only.
Consistent operational breaks may ensure that the fixture will function properly for may
years to come.
Do not shake the fixture around. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
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.
Always install the fixture with an appropriate safety cable. When installing the fixture in a
suspended environment always be to use mounting hardware no less than M10 x 25 mm,
also be sure the hardware is insert in the pre-arranged screw holes in the base of the
fixture.
When using the quick release “Omega” cam-lock system, be sure the four quick lock
fasteners are locked in the quick lock holes correctly.
Do not attempt to operate this fixture until you have familiarized yourself with its functions.
Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating this type of theatrical fixture,
most damages are the result of operations by nonprofessionals.
Please use the original packaging to transport the fixture in for service.

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5. LAMP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installing or replacing the lamp
Only install the lamp with the device unplugged from the mains.
The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged or deformed.
Before replacing the lamp be sure the unit has ample time to cool, to avoid injury to yourself
never touch the lamp when it is hot.
During the installation of halogen lamps do not touch the glass bulbs bare handed. Always
use a cloth to handle the lamps during insertion and removal.
Do not install lamps with a higher wattage. They generate higher temperatures than which
the device was designed for.
For the installation, you need one MSD250/2 GY9.5 lamp;
Procedure:
1. Remove the two thumbscrews labeled “A” and “B” on the rear housing of the head.
2. Gently pull the lamp/socket assembly to access the lamp.
3. Gently remove the old lamp by grasping it by the ceramic base.
4. Carefully insert the new lamp into the socket. Please remember there is only one way
to insert the lamp. Once the lamp has be inserted into the socket, gently slide the
socket assembly back into place and fasten the two thumb screws.

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Lamp Optimization
The lamp orientation and optimization must be adjusted after every lamp change. This
procedure centers the lamp in the reflector. Proper optimization will increase lamp life and
ensure a bright crisp output. Improper optimization may add a yellow tint to the lamp output
and reduce intensity. The minimum deviation amount is 1.0mm. Running the fixture within a
lower deviation can cause damage to the lamp and/or lens.
The Focus Spot 250R™ lamp holder is aligned at the factory. However, due to slight
imperfections in all lamps, fine adjustments will improve light performance. Please follow
the procedure below for proper lamp optimization:
1. Using either a DMX controller or the control panel on the unit, strike the lamp and
focus the light on a flat surface (beam open, white, no gobo, no effects).
2. Center the hot-spot (the brightest part of the beam) using the 3 adjustment screws.
Turn one screw at a time to drag the hot-spot diagonally across the projected image.
If you cannot detect a hot-spot, adjust the lamp until the light is even.
3. To reduce a hot-spot, pull the lamp in by turning all three screws clockwise 1/4-turn
at a time until the light is evenly distributed.
4. If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center, or if light output is low,
the lamp is too far back in the reflector. "Push” the lamp out by turning each the
adjustment screws ("1, 2, 3”) counterclockwise _-turn until the light is bright and
evenly distributed.
Do not operate this device with open cover
Please remember that a MSD-250/2 lamp is not a hot-restrike lamp therefore, you must
wait approximately 15 minutes after having turned the lamp off before you can attempt to
strike the lamp once again.

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6. Mounting and Installation
Mounting
The FOCUS SPOT 250R™ 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.). Always use and install the supplied safety cable as a safety
measure to prevent accidental damage in the event of a clamp failure (see section “b” on
the next page).
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
The FOCUS SPOT 250R™ has been designed to hold multiple clamps on the bottom of the
unit in several different orientations. Always use an appropriately rated clamp to mount this
fixture to truss. Refer to the printed instructions on the bottom of the fixture for proper clamp

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installation. Never use the carrying handles for secondary attachment.
a) Cam lock System: This system allows a quick and efficient means to
secure a clamp to the unit. To secure a clamp to the unit, attach a clamp
that is rated to handle the weight of the unit to your cam lock. After a clamp
has been attached to the cam lock, attach the cam lock to the designated
position on the bottom of your unit. Lock the cam lock into position by
turning the wing nuts 90°.
90°
b) Be sure to always use two cam locks mounted to the bottom of unit to
ensure safe truss mounting.
Secure the FOCUS SPOT 250R™
Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your FOCUS SPOT 250R™ 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 underside of the fixture, be sure to use this
point 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
connections unless you are using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto
Branch 4™ or DMX Branch/4™.

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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.
CONTROLLER
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 following chart
details a proper cable conversion.

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Fixture DMX address;
All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX signal, 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 base of the device.
You can set the same starting address for all fixtures or a group of fixtures, or make
different address for each fixture individually. 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 unit. That means changing the settings of one channel will affect only the selected
fixture.
In the case of the Focus Spot 250R™, which is a 11 channel fixture, you should set the
starting address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 12 (11 + 1), the third to 23 (12 + 11),
and so on.
Note:
After switching on, the Focus Spot 250R™ will automatically detect whether a DMX data
signal is being received or not. If DMX data signal is being received, the display will show
"A.XXX" (XXX representing the actual DMX address). If the fixture is not receiving a DMX

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signal the display will flash "A.XXX" (XXX representing the actual DMX address).
If your fixture is connected to a DMX controller and the display is flashing (not receiving a
DMX signal), please check the following:
- The 3 PIN XLR plug (cable with DMX signal from controller) is not connected or is
not inserted completely into the DMX input jack.
-The DMX controller is switched off or defective.
-The DMX cable or connector is defective.

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8. FIXTURE MENU
On-Board System Menu: The FOCUS SPOT 250R™ comes with an easy to navigate
system menu. This next section will detail the functions of each command in the system
menu.
Control Board: The control panel located on the top of the fixture allows you to access the
main menu and make all necessary adjustments to the Focus Spot 250R™. During normal
operation, tapping the “MODE” key 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, tap the
ENTER button to activate that field and use the UP and Down button to adjust the field.
Tapping the Enter button once more will confirm your setting. Once a setting is saved the
LED will briefly readout PASS to confirm a new setting has been made and locked into
memory. You may exit the main menu at any time without making any adjustments by
tapping the EXIT button.
MODE/ESC Button - To access the main menu locate the MODE/ESC button on the front
of the unit. Press this button to activate the system menu. Tap the UP button until you
reach the function you wish to change. When you reach the function you wish to change
tap the ENTER button once to select that menu function. When a function is selected the
menu will begin to flash, use the UP or DOWN button to change the function. Once your
changes are made tap the ENTER button yet again to lock the change in the system menu.
To exit without making any changes tap the MODE/ESC button.
Default settings shaded.
1
ADDR
A001~A511
Indicate the staring DMX address
A001 also is the setting for slave
2
TEST
T-01~T-XX
Automatically test the function
RUN
MSTR/ALON
Runs fixture as “master” or “alone”
for auto
AUDI
MSTR/ALON
Runs fixture as “master” or “alone”
for audio
3
PLAY
AUTO
OFF/ RUN / AUDI
Runs fixture when no DMX signal is
present
4
LAMP
ON/OFF
Manually switches lamp “on” and
“off”

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ALL
Reset all motors and returns fixture
to home
SCAN
Reset only motors for pan/tilt
COLR
Reset only motors for colors
GOBO
Reset only motors for gobo and
rotation
SHTR
Reset only motors for shutter and/or
dimmer
5
RESE
OTHR
Reset other motors
LIFE
0000~9999
Displays the total fixture running
time
LAMP
0000~9999
Displays a lamps running time
6
TIME
CLMP
Clear lamp running time
7
RPAN
ON/OFF
Reverses the pan movements
8
RTLT
ON/OFF
Reverses the tilt movements
9
FINE
ON/OFF
Switch between 16 bit/8 bit
10
DEGR
630/540
Pan degree select
11
MIC
M-XX M-70
Mic sensitivity
VALU
D–XX D-00 (DXXX)
Display the DMX512 value of each
channel
D ON
ON/OFF
Display turn off after 2mins
12
DISP
FLIP
ON/OFF
This function will reverse the display
180
LAAU
ON/OFF
Automatic lamp start with power
RDMX
ON/OFF
Change DMX address via external
controller
DLOF
ON/OFF
Switch lamp via DMX
DLAY
D–XX D-05
Lamp on delay time
SPOT
ON/OFF
Lamp optimization
DFSE
ON/OFF
Resets all the fixture functions to
default
FEED
ON/OFF
Pan/tilt feedback (error correction)
on/off
13
SPEC
VER
V1.0~V9.9
Software version
STEP
S–01 ~S–48
Set the amount of your
program
C–01
0 1
XX(00~FFH)
:
:
C–30
3 0
XX(00~FFH)
TIME
T
XXX(001~999)
SCXX
CEDT
ON/OFF
REC.
RE.XX
Auto Save
14
EDIT
RUN
ON/OFF
Program test