Elation Impression Professional Model Impression Mounting... User manual

Rev. 2/11/2008 Version 1.41
User Manual
Elation Professional
6122 S Eastern Ave
Los Angeles, Ca 90040
www.elationlighting.com

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CONTENTS
1. General Information……………………………………………………………………… 4
a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 4
b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…………..….. 4
c. Customer Support…………………………………………….………………… 4
d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………………..……. 5
e. Discharge Lamp Warning………………………………………………………. 5
2. Safety Guidelines………………………………………………………........……………6
3. Fixture Overview…………………………………………………………………………..7
4. Features……………………………………………………………………………………11
5. General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 10
6. Mounting and Installation………………………………………………………….……..12
a. Mounting Points…………………………………………………………………..13
b. Clamp Mounting ………………………………………………………………….14
c. Floor Mounting ……………………………………………………………………14
d. Side Mounting ……………………………………………………………………15
e. Securing………………………………………………………………………….. 16
7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………... 17
a. DMX Cable Requirements……..………………………………………………. 17
b. DMX Terminator…………………………………………………………………. 19
c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion……………………………………………………….19
d. DMX Addressing………………………………………………………………… 19
8. Fixture Menu……………………………………………………………………………… 21
9. Operation..…………………………………………………………………………………24
10. DMX Channel Traits…...….…………………………………………………………….. 25
a. 14 Channel Mode ………………………………………………………………. 25
b. 10 Channel Mode ………………………………………………………………. 28
c. 13 Channel Mode ………………………………………………………………. 29
11. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………………………… 30
12. Warranty……………………………………………………………………………………31
13. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 33
14. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 34

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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 Impression,™ 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 Impression™ by Elation Professional®. Every
Impression™ 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.

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Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Impression™ 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].
Never open this fixture while in use!
This fixture operates with extremely high voltages. Shock may occur if this fixture is opened
during use.
This device falls under protection-class 1. Therefore it is essential that the device be
grounded properly.
All electrical connections must performed by qualified personal.
Be sure to always use an approved “Power Con” connector. Never attempt to modify the
power inlet. 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 user modifications to the device are not subject to
warranty.

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2. SAFETY GUIDLINES
The Impression™ 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 Impression™ and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes
before attempting to change the optical lens assembly.
4. Never look directly into the lamp beam. You risk injury to your retina, which may
induce blindness.
5. For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter three of this
manual. Operating the Impression™ without suited safety aids such as safety
cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
6. Installation should only be performed by qualified and certified personal.
7. 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.
8. To reduce the risk of fire or shock, do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture.
9. Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord is damaged in any way.
10. The impression is a completely self-contained fixture, there are no user serviceable
parts or lamps to change. Please do not attempt to service this fixture. All service
related issues should be referred to an authorized Elation service technician.
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. FIXTURE OVERVIEW
1. Head and Lens Assembly
(actively and passively
cooled)
2. Arm with various cooling
vents
3. LCD-Full Text Display and
Menu with Foil Key Pad (data
entry)
4. Base with various connectors
and Camlock mounting
system
5. Power On/Off Switch
6. DMX- Output (3-pin XLR)
7. DMX- Input (3-pin XLR)
8. Fuse Holder and Fuse (GMA
5x20mm, 220V/4A)
9. Main Power Input (Powercon)
10.Safety Cable Slot

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1. Head / LED Lens Assembly – The head assembly consist of the main output
lenses, and LED cluster module. A high-velocity variable speed fan is mounted in
the head to aid in the cooling process. The fan is designed to vary the velocity at
different operating temperatures. When the fixture reaches a predetermined
internal operating temperature the fan functions at high speeds. The higher speeds
provide better cooling associated with higher operating temperatures during long
use. When the fixture is operating at a lower temperature the fans operate at low
speed. Be sure to keep all vents clean, blocked cooling vents can shorten lamp life
and reduce the fixtures reliability. For more information on the fan functions see
page 23, section 3.9.7.
2. Arm / Cooling Fan – A high-velocity variable speed fan is mounted in the head to
aid in the cooling process. The fan is designed to vary the velocity at different
operating temperatures. When the fixture reaches a predetermined internal
operating temperature the fan functions at high speeds. The higher speeds provide
better cooling associated with higher operating temperatures during long use.
When the fixture is operating at a lower temperature the fans operate at low speed.
Be sure to keep all vents clean, blocked cooling vents can shorten lamp life and
reduce the fixtures reliability. For more information on the fan functions see page
23, section 3.9.7.
3. 4-Segment Menu Display – This display details menu functions.
a) Mode Select Button – This button is used to access the fixture’s main
system menu and on-board programming functions.
b) Enter Select Button – This button is used to select and confirm a menu
function when working in the fixture’s operating system.
c) Down Select Button – This button is used to scroll backwards when
navigating through the system menu.
d) Up Select Button - This button is used to scroll forward when navigating
through the system menu.
4. Base - This fixture uses an integrated Camlock system for various mounting
options built in to the base. The Camlock clamp system allows a quick and efficient
means to secure the unit. For proper installation see “Mounting and Installation” on
page 12.

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5. Power Switch – The switch is used to control main power to fixture’s electronics.
6. DMX Output Jack – This 3-Pin XLR jack is used to send an outgoing DMX signal.
For best results this jack should be terminated if it is the last fixture in a DMX
daisy-chain (see termination on page 19).
7. DMX Input Jack – This 3-Pin XLR jack is used to receive an incoming DMX signal.
8. Electronics Fuse Holder – This housing holds a 250v/4A GMA fuse (120v
operation). Never defeat this fuse, this fuse is designed to protect the electronics in
the event of severer power fluctuations. In the event of fuse failure, always be sure
to replace this fuse with an exact match unless otherwise instructed by an
authorized Elation technician.
9. Powercon Connector – This power jack is designed to be used only with the
Neutrik Powercon adapter included with your fixture. This jack provides main power
to your fixture.
10.Safety Cable Mounting Point Connection – The fixture includes two safety cable
slots intergraded into the base. Be sure to use these slots as a secondary rigging
point to secure the fixture in the event a clamp fails.

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4. FEATURES
•Pan 660° / Tilt 300°
•3 operation mode: DMX controlled, stand alone or sound activated
•LED RGB Color Additive Color Mixing
•User selectable color change (mode 1: full colors, mode 2: split-colors)
•Strobe effect: 0~10 flashes per second or random strobe
•90 Bright Luxeon K2 High-Powered LEDs
•Dimmer intensity from 0%~100%
•Electronic Power Supply (100~240v / 50Hz~60Hz)
•Control board with full LCD character display and foil-keyboard
•Reversible Display Option (180˚ Flip)
•Auto test for all functions
•Automatic Pan/Tilt Correction
•10˚ Beam Angle
•Optional Lens Replacement Kit (25˚)
•USITT DMX-512 Complaint (3-pin DMX Connections)
•Value of each DMX-channel can be displayed
•Extremely Light Weight 16.5lbs / 7.5kg