Elation IP TESTER User manual

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IP TESTER
User Manual

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images, and instructions herein are subject to change without notice. Elation logo and identifying
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property, equipment, building, and electrical damages, injuries to any persons, and direct or indirect
economic loss associated with the use or reliance of any information contained within this
document, and/or as a result of the improper, unsafe, insufficient, and negligent assembly,
installation, rigging, and operation of this product.
ELATION PROFESSIONAL USA
6122 S. Eastern Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90040
323-582-3322 |Fax [phone] | www.elationlighting.com |[e-mail]
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[phone]
DOCUMENT VERSION
Please check www.elationlighting.com for the latest revision/update of this guide.
Date
Document
Version
Software
Version ≥
Notes
11/09/18
1
1.0.2
Initial release.
Europe Energy Saving Notice
Energy Saving Matters (EuP 2009/125/EC)
Saving electric energy is a key to help protecting the environment. Please turn off all electrical
products when they are not in use. To avoid power consumption in idle mode, disconnect all
electrical equipment from power when not in use. Thank you!

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CONTENT
GENERAL INFORMATION
4
LIMITED WARRANTY (USA ONLY)
5
SAFETY GUIDELINES
6
OVERVIEW
7
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
8
CONNECTIONS
9
TESTING FUNCTIONS
11
TESTING EXAMPLE: ELATION PROTEUS HYBRID!
15
PC SOFTWARE – INSTALLATION
18
PC SOFTWARE – OPERATION
21
UPDATING IP TESTER SOFTWARE FROM PC SOFTWARE
29
CASE DIMENSIONS
31
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
31

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GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before
attempting to operate this device. These instructions contain important safety and use information.
UNPACKING
Every device 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 is damaged, carefully inspect the device for damage, and be sure all accessories necessary
to install and operate the device 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 device to your dealer without first contacting customer support. Please do not discard the
shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.
BOX CONTENTS
(1) 3-5 ft Coiled Air Hose/Quick Connect Fitting
(1) M12 Treaded Brass Nozzle/Push-to-Connect Fitting
(2) M12 x 1.5 Orange Colored Nylon Bolt
(1) 5 ft powerCON Power Cable
(1) 6 ft USB Cable
(1) 4GM (min) Micro SD Card
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Contact ELATION Service for any product related service and support needs.
Also visit forums.elationlighting.com with questions, comments or suggestions.
ELATION SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm PST
323-582-3322 | Fax [phone] | [e-mail]
ELATION SERVICE EUROPE - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET
[phone] | Fax [phone] | s[email protected]
REPLACEMENT PARTS please visit parts.elationlighting.com
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
THIS DEVICE MUST ONLY BE USED BY AN AUTHORIZED ELATION TRAINED SERVICE
TECHNICIAN. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS DEVICE WITHOUT BEING FULLY TRAINED ON
HOW TO USE IT. ANY DAMAGES OR REPAIRS TO THIS DEVICE OR ANY ELATION AND/OR
NON-ELATION LIGHTING FIXTURES CONNECTED TO THIS DEVICE RESULTING FROM
IMPROPER USE, INCORRECT PRESSURE/VACUUM SETTINGS, AND/OR THE DISREGARD OF
THE SAFETY AND OPERATION GUIDELINES IN THIS USER MANUAL VOIDS THE ELATION
WARRANTY AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS AND/OR REPAIRS, AND
MAY ALSO VOID THE WARRANTY FOR ANY NON-ELATION LIGHTING FIXTURES.

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LIMITED WARRANTY (USA ONLY)
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), and Elation
Professional product rechargeable batteries to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship
for a period of six months (180 days), from the original date of purchase. This warranty excludes discharge
lamps and all product accessories. 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 any
product is sent, it must be shipped in its original package and packaging material. 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 and/or or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.
C. This warranty is void if the product serial number and/or labels are 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 product instructions, guidelines and/or user manual.
D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include any maintenance, cleaning or periodic
check-up. During the periods as 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 performance 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
the 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 periods set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied,
including warranties of merchantability or fitness, shall apply to this product after said periods have 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 and/or damage, direct
and/or consequential, arising out of the use of, and/or the 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.
WARRANTY RETURNS
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.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
This device is a sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is
important to follow all instructions and guidelines in this manual. ELATION PROFESSIONAL is not
responsible for injury and/or damages resulting from the misuse of this device due to the disregard of the
information printed in this manual. Only the original included parts and/or accessories for this device
should be used. Any modifications to the device, included and/or accessories will void the original
manufactures warranty and increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
PROTECTION CLASS 1 - IP TESTER MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED
THIS DEVICE MUST ONLY BE USED BY AN AUTHORIZED ELATION TRAINED
SERVICE TECHNICIAN. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS DEVICE WITHOUT BEING
FULLY TRAINED ON HOW TO USE IT. ANY DAMAGES OR REPAIRS TO THIS DEVICE
OR ANY ELATION AND/OR NON-ELATION LIGHTING FIXTURES CONNECTED TO
THIS DEVICE RESULTING FROM IMPROPER USE, INCORRECT PRESSURE/VACUUM
SETTINGS, AND/OR THE DISREGARD OF THE SAFETY AND OPERATION
GUIDELINES IN THIS USER MANUAL VOIDS THE ELATION WARRANTY AND ARE
NOT SUBJECT TO ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS AND/OR REPAIRS, AND MAY ALSO
VOID THE WARRANTY FOR ANY NON-ELATION LIGHTING FIXTURES.
DO NOT PLUG IP TESTER INTO A DIMMER PACK!
KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM IP TESTER.
DRY LOCATIONS USE ONLY!
DO NOT EXPOSE IP TESTER TO RAIN, MOISTURE, AND/OR SEVERE ENVIRONMENTS!
DO NOT SPILL WATER AND/OR LIQUIDS ON OR INTO THE IP TESTER!
IP FIXTURE MUST BE POWERED OFF AND PROPERLY COOLED BEFORE TESTING.
PLEASE REFER TO THE IP FIXTURE USER MANUAL FOR PROPER COOLING TIMES.
ENSURE NO DUST, WATER, OR DEBREE ENTERS THE IP FIXTURE WHEN REMOVING THE
AIR RELIEF VALVES! CAREFULLY INSPECT THE AREA AROUND THE AIR RELIEF VALVE
OPENINGS BEFORE REPLACING THE AIR RELIEF VALVE AFTER TESTING IS COMPLETE.
DO NOT connect an external compressor to the device.
AVOID brute force handling when transporting or operating.
DO NOT expose any part of the device to open flame or smoke. Keep device away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
DO NOT use device in extreme and/or severe environments.
DO NOT operate device if power cord is frayed, crimped, damaged and/or if any of the power cord
connectors are damaged and do not insert into the device securely with ease. NEVER force a power cord
connector into device. If the power cord or any of its connectors are damaged, replace it immediately with
a new one of similar power rating.
CAUTION: Device should be operated by qualified and trained professionals ONLY.
Read user manual carefully to ensure normal operation and lifespan of the device.
ONLY use the original packaging materials and/or case to transport the IP Tester in for service.

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OVERVIEW
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
(1) 3-5 ft Coiled Air Hose/Quick-Connect Fitting
(1) M12 Treaded Brass Nozzle/Push-to-Connect Fitting
(2) M12 x 1.5 Orange Colored Nylon Bolt
(1) 5 ft powerCON TRUE1 Power Cable
(1) 6 ft USB Cable
(1) 4GM (min) Micro SD Card
AIR IN/OUT Vent
M12 Brass Nozzle
Air Hose
Micro SD Slot
I/O USB Port
powerCON
TRUE1 Cable
POWER IN
100~240VAC
50/60Hz
ON/OFF
Switch
USB Cable

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RECOMMENDED TOOLS
Tools pictured below are required to remove the pressure relief valves used on most IP fixtures.
These are not included with the IP TESTER but can be purchased at any local hardware store.
Socket!Wrench!
(not!included)!
17mm!Socket!
(not!included)!

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CONNECTIONS
1. Connect the air hose quick-connect fitting to the IP TESTER.
2. Connect the air hose to the brass nozzle by fully inserting the bare end into the push-to-connect
fitting, then tug gently to engage the internal clamping mechanism.
NOTE: Air hose must be inserted approximately 1-inch (2.5cm) for a proper connection.
3. Remove main pressure relief valve from the fixture using a 17mm socket and socket wrench.
Internal Hose Stop
Hose Clamping Mechanism

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4. If the fixture has a second pressure relief valve, remove and replace it with an included orange
colored M12x1.5 bolt, tighten using a 17mm socket and socket wrench.
NOTE: Make sure the nylon bolt has an O-ring for a proper seal.
4. Carefully insert the threaded end of brass nozzle into the fixture air relief valve hole and twist it
until it is finger tight and slightly compresses the rubber O-ring seal.
NOTE: Make sure the brass nozzle has an O-ring for a proper seal.
It may be easier to FIRST insert and tighten the brass nozzle into the fixture relief valve hole, and
then insert the bare end of the air hose into the push-to-connect fitting.
NOTE: The air hose must be inserted approximately 1-inch (2.5cm) for a proper connection, and
tugged on gently to engage the internal clamping mechanism.
5. Connect power cable and switch the IP TESTER ON.
NOTE: If a leak is suspected at the nozzle or nylon bolt, check the following items:
1. Confirm brass nozzle is properly inserted and secure, apply an additional ¼-turn if needed.
2. Confirm air hose is fully inserted approximately 1-inch (2.5cm), remove and reinsert if needed.
3. Confirm the nylon bolt is properly installed and secure, apply an additional ¼-turn if needed.
Retest fixture again to verify the nozzle or nylon bolt leak no longer exists.
WARNING: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN BRASS NOZZLE OR NYLON BOLT!

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TESTING FUNCTIONS
Test
Connect the air hose to the tester and the fixture, power ON the tester and select the desired mode/function.
Use Personality mode to set fixture used in Test mode (see Personality mode)
Note:The IP Tester can work independently of a PC, and automatically saves test results in PSI or KPA format
on the Micro SD card, which can then be opened and viewed using the IPTester PC software.
1. Select Test and
<Enter>
"
2. Click <Enter>
"
to
input serial number
(Choose ‘fixture’ in
Personality’)
3. To input SN#, use
# $
and
%&
to
enter numbers. If you want to bypass this
process, merely click <Enter>
"
again and
the test will run automatically
4. The test results
are automatically
stored on SD Card
(Use
%&
to select, then
"
to enter selection)
Press <Enter> to Confirm
Auto
fixture model:
Fixture A
<start test>
(Choose ‘fixture’ in
‘Personality’)
input SN#
0000000000
(Use
# $
and
%&
to
enter numbers)
target value: ##.### psi
min. value: ##.###psi
Hold time: ## sec
TEST: ##sec
< back > Note that in “auto mode,” the test always
performs a “pressure” test, and when this passes, it
automatically performs a “vacuum” test.
Manual Test
Vacuum
target value: -##.# psi
min. value:-##.# psi
time hold:### s
< OFF >
Test pass
< ON >
Pressure
target value: ##.# psi
min. value: ##.# psi
time hold:005 s
< OFF >
Test pass
< ON >
Self-Test
SELF-TEST MODE FOR FACTORY CALIBRATION ONLY!
DO NOT CONNECT ANY LIGHTING FIXTURE TO THE
DEVICE USING SELF-TEST MODE!

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Personality
Select the desired fixture to be tested.
1. Select Personality and
press <Enter>
"
2. Select Fixture or
Device, use
# $
arrows
to toggle through
available fixtures
3. With fixture selected,
press <Enter>
"
, and press
<Enter>
"
, again when you
see the fixture numbers to
load the fixture in the “auto”
test. If you don’t do this,
then the fixture won’t load.
4. Press MODE/ESC to
return to main mode
menu. Note that to “set”
a fixture, you need to
enter this page again to
get it into the “auto” or
“manual” test mode.
The fixtures listed in the right column are sample choices; the number of fixtures available for testing is not
limited to those listed on this chart.
Additional fixtures can be created and loaded to the IP Tester using the PC software.
If a fixture uploaded from the PC software doesn’t show on the fixture list, select Service Setting, then Fixture,
which uploads the fixture directly to the IP Tester, and allows the fixture to be selected using the Fixture in the
Personality Mode.
(Use
%&
to select, then
"
to enter selection)
Press <Enter> to Confirm
Fixture
<Proteus
Beam>
(sample of
moving head
fixture)
Pressure target value: 7.980 psi
Hold time: 10 sec
Pressure min. value: 6.530 psi
Vacuum target value: -7.980 psi
Hold time: 10 sec
Vacuum min. value: -6.530 psi
Fixture A
Pressure target value: ##.### psi
Hold time: ## sec
Pressure min. value: ##.### psi
Vacuum target value: -##.### psi
Hold time: ## sec
Vacuum min. value: -##.### psi
Fixture B
Pressure target value: ##.### psi
Hold time: ## sec
Pressure min. value: ##.### psi
Vacuum target value: -##.### psi
Hold time: ## sec
Vacuum min. value: -##.### psi
Fixture C
Pressure target value: ##.### psi
Hold time: ## sec
Pressure min. value: ##.### psi
Vacuum target value: -##.### psi
Hold time: ## sec
Vacuum min. value: -##.### psi
Proteus
Hybrid
Pressure target value: 7.980 psi
Hold time: 10 sec
Pressure min. value: 6.530 psi
Vacuum target value: -7.980 psi
Hold time: 10 sec
Vacuum min. value: -6.530 psi
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Personality (continued)
(Use
%&
to select, then
"
to
enter selection)
Press <Enter> to Confirm
Unit
kPa
psi
Service Setting
Note,&that&once&you’re&
in&Service&Setting,&after&
entering&the&password,&
you&can&manually&
change&all&the&settings&
from&each&fixture&in&
“set&Fixture.”&Also,&in&
Service&Setting,&after&
entering&the&password,&
you&have&access&to&the&
“reset&default”&menu@&
which&when&activated,&
erases&all&fixtures&
except&Fixture&A,&B,&
and&C.&You&have&to&
upload&them&again&from&
the&PC.&
Password
< 000 > Range: 000 – 255
(Default password: 050)
Fixture
Proteus Beam
Pressure target value: 7.980 psi
Hold time: 10 sec
Pressure min. value: 6.530 psi
Vacuum target value: -7.980 psi
Hold time: 10 sec
Vacuum min. value: -6.530 psi
Fixture A
Pressure target value: ##.### psi
Hold time: ## sec
Pressure min. value: ##.### psi
Vacuum target value: -##.### psi
Hold time: ## sec
Vacuum min. value: -##.### psi
Fixture B
Pressure target value: ##.### psi
Hold time: ## sec
Pressure min. value: ##.### psi
Vacuum target value: -##.### psi
Hold time: ## sec
Vacuum min. value: -##.### psi
Fixture C
Pressure target value: ##.### psi
Hold time: ## sec
Pressure min. value: ##.### psi
Vacuum target value: -##.### psi
Hold time: ## sec
Vacuum min. value: -##.### psi
Proteus Hybrid
Pressure target value: 7.980 psi
Hold time: 10 sec
Pressure min. value: 6.530 psi
Vacuum target value: -7.980 psi
Hold time: 10 sec
Vacuum min. value: -6.530 psi

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Info
View the current software version.
1. Select Info and press
<Enter>
"
2. Press <Enter>
"
3. Press MODE/ESC to
return to main mode
menu
(Use
%&
to select, then
"
to
enter selection)
Press <Enter> to Confirm
Auto
Ver: 1. 0. 2

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TESTING EXAMPLE: ELATION PROTEUS HYBRID
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1. Remove the M12 hex-head pressure relief valve on the rear connection pane of the fixture.
2. Connect the air hose to the IP TESTER by inserting the quick-connect fitting into the coupler.
The following sequence of instructions
demonstrates a typical IP fixture test;
However, specific testing instructions will
vary for each IP fixture.
The ELATION PROTEUS HYBRID,
which is used for this testing example,
has a secondary pressure relief valve.
This valve needs to be removed
temporarily and replaced with an
air/water-tight plug for testing.
Always review the IP fixture user manual
for specific instructions on accessing the
pressure relief valves.

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3. Connect the air hose to the brass nozzle by fully inserting the bare end into the push-to-connect
fitting, then tug gently to engage the internal clamping mechanism.
NOTE: Air hose must be inserted approximately 1-inch (2.5cm) for a proper connection.
4. Insert the threaded end of Pressure/Vacuum Hose Adapter into the threaded valve through hole socket,
and twist it until it is finger tight and slightly compresses the rubber O-ring seal (If the pressure test fails and
you suspect a slight leak at the hose adapter, an additional 1/4-turn with a wrench may be necessary to
ensure a complete seal, then re-run the pressure test to verify).
5. Remove the back-panel on the fixture moving head and remove the 12M pressure relief valve.
6. Install an included orange colored M12x1.5 bolt/washer and tighten using a 17mm socket and wrench.

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7. Select Personality (use
# $ % &
arrows to
toggle through modes) and press <Enter>
"
.
8. Select Fixture (use
#
,
$
arrows to toggle
through available fixtures) and press <Enter>
"
.
9. Fixture and test parameters are displayed,
press <Enter>
"
again to load the fixture.
10. Press Mode/Esc to return to Mode menu.
11. Select Test and press <Enter>
"
.
12. Select Auto and press <Enter>
"
.
13. Click <Enter>
"
again will bring you first to input serial SN# (Choose ‘fixture’ in Personality).
14. To enter the serial number, use
% &
arrows to change numbers, and use
# $
arrows to move cursor,
then press <Enter>
"
to begin the test. To bypass the input SN# altogether, just push <Enter>
"
again.

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PC SOFTWARE – INSTALLATION
Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 and requires a minimum of 52MB free disk space.
Download and install
Step 1: Select Destination Location (requires at least 52MB of free disk space).
Step 2: Select Start Menu Folder, to select different folder location, click ‘Browse…’, and then
click ‘Next >’ to continue.

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Step 3: Select Additional Tasks, select ‘Create a desktop shortcut’ and click ‘Next >’.
Step 4: ‘Ready to install’, click ‘Install’

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Step 5: As the program finishes installing, a dialogue window will prompt you to launch the program.
Select Run SETUP.EXE, and select Launch IPTester if desired, and click Finish.
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Click desktop shortcut to launch IPTester software.