ETC IRIDEON AR500 User manual

AR500™ Exterior Luminaire
Owner’s Manual
Revision E
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Part Number:
7091M1005 Rev E
Released: February 2003

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Improvements
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Revision History
Basic February 10,1995
Revision A June 1, 1996
Revision B May 16, 1997
Revision C December 16, 1998
Revision D August 28, 2000
Revision E February 20, 2003

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Patent and Trademark Notice
Irideon® is a registered trademark owned by Electronic Theatre Controls,
Inc., 3030 Laura Lane, Middleton, Wisconsin, USA, and is registered in
the United States and other countries. Composer™ Composer Lite, ™
AR5™, AR6™, AR500™, Building With Light™, and the Building
Designs are also trademarks owned by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.
Irideon products are protected by one or more of the following patents,
and other pending patent applications worldwide:
U.S. Patents No. 5,728,994; 5,367,444; 5,186,536; 5,073,847; 4,779,176;
4,602,321; 4,392187;
U.S. Design Patents No. D 350,408;
Australia Patents No. 683,695; 667,109; 649,264; 646,588; 586,095;
576,400; 546,433;
Australia Designs Reg. No. 128,796; 128,795;
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3279888; 3274291;
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Hong Kong Patents No. 965/1990; 285/1987;
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Mexico Patent No. 180,148;
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Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 ....................................................................Scope 1-2
1.2 ......................................... Maintenance Concept 1-2
1.3 ........................Recommended Safety Practices 1-2
1.4 ...........................................Manual Organization 1-3
1.5 ..........................................Technical Assistance 1-3
Chapter 2. Description
2.1 ........................ Basic Features and Capabilities 2-2
2.1.1 ...................................................................Color 2-2
2.1.2 .................................................. Diffuser/Douser 2-2
2.1.3 ............................................................Controller 2-2
2.1.4 .............................................Luminaire Versions 2-3
2.1.5 .....................................Technical Specifications 2-3
2.2 .....................................................Configurations 2-5
2.2.1 ................................................................ Optical 2-5
2.2.2 .............................................................Electrical 2-6
2.2.2.1.............................................. Ballast Plate 2-6
2.2.2.2........................................Electronics Plate 2-7
2.2.3 ................................................. Control Systems 2-8
2.2.3.1........................... PC Only Control System 2-8
2.2.3.2.................................MCP Control System 2-9
2.2.3.3............... DMX Interpreter Control System 2-10
2.2.3.4DMX-512 Control System (DMX only Control PCB) 2-11
2.2.4 ...............................................Unit Configuration 2-12
Chapter 3. Installation
3.1 .................................. Installation Requirements 3-2
3.2 .................................................Site Preparations 3-2
3.2.1 ....... Mounting Platform for Stanchion Assembly 3-3
3.2.2 .Mounting Platform for Remote Head Assembly 3-4
3.2.3 ..... Clearance and Access for Standard Version 3-5
3.2.4 ....... Clearance and Access for Remote Version 3-6
3.2.5 ....................... Input Power and Control Cabling 3-7
3.2.5.1.............................. Data Wire Termination 3-8
3.2.6 ...........................................Cable Specifications 3-8
3.3 ...................... Luminaire Installation Procedure 3-9
3.3.1 ................................................Standard Version 3-9
3.3.2 ..................................................Remote Version 3-14
Chapter 3. Installation (Continued)
3.4 ................................................... Fixture Address 3-20
3.4.1 ...........Standard Version DMX Starting Address 3-21
3.4.2 .............................Composer Controller Version 3-22
3.5 ................................. Power-Up and Final Focus 3-23
Chapter 4. Tests
4.1 ............................................. Luminaire Self Test 4-2
4.1.1 ..............................................DMX Only Version 4.2
4.1.2 ............................Composer Controller Version 4-3
4.2 .......................... DMX-512 Controller Color Test 4-5

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Chapter 5. Trouble Shooting
5.1 ........Problem: Lamp Does Not Light or is Dim 5-2
5.1.1 ........................................ Test Lamp and Power 5-2
5.1.2 .........................................................Test Ballast 5-3
5.2 ....... Problem: Fixture Does Not Change Color 5-5
5.2.1 ..............................................DMX Only Version 5-5
5.2.2 ............................................ Composer Version 5-6
5.3 ....... Problem: Some Color Panels Not Moving 5-8
5.4Problem: Fixture Does Not Respond to DMX Control 5-9
5.4.1 .......................................................DMX Control 5-9
5.4.2 .............................................Composer Control 5-10
Chapter 6. Maintenance
6.1 ..............................................Basic Maintenance 6-2
6.1.1 ........................................... Replacing the Lamp 6-2
6.1.2 .............................................Replacing the Lens 6-3
6.1.3 ......................................Replacing the Reflector 6-4
6.1.4 ........................ Replacing the Color Mechanism 6-7
6.1.5 .Replacing the Linear Actuator Motor Assembly 6-9
6.1.6 .........................Replacing the Ballast Assembly 6-11
6.1.7 .........Replacing the Electronics Plate Assembly 6-11
6.1.8 ............................................ Replacing a Gasket 6-13
6.1.9 . Cleaning the Lens, Reflector, and Color Filters 6-14
6.2 .........Comprehensive Maintenance and Repair 6-16
6.2.1Replacing the Motor Drive Cable Assembly (Standard Version)
............................................................................ 6-16
6.2.2Replacing the Motor Drive Cable Assembly (Rmt. Ballast Version)
............................................................................ 6-18
6.2.3 ...................... Replacing a Series 30 Connector 6-18
6.2.4 ......................................Replacing a Color Filter 6-19
Chapter 6. Maintenance (Continued)
6.2.5 ............................... Replacing the Lamp Socket 6-20
6.2.6Replacing the Lamp Wire Assembly (Standard Version) 6-21
6.2.7Replacing the Lamp Wire Assembly (Remote Ballast Version)
............................................................................ 6-23
6.2.8 ....... Replacing the Motor Drive Shaft Assembly 6-24
6.2.9 .....................Replacing a Linear Actuator Motor 6-24
6.2.10 .............Replacing the Motor Drive Swivel Link 6-28
6.2.11 ..............Replacing the Yoke Termination PCB 6-28
6.2.12 .................................Ballast Assembly Figures 6-29
6.2.13 .......................... Replacing the Circuit Breaker 6-31
6.2.14 ......................................Replacing a Capacitor 6-31
6.2.15 .........Replacing the Igniter (Standard Version) 6-31
6.2.16Replacing the Igniter (Remote Ballast Version) 6-32
6.2.17 ..................................... Replacing the Inductor 6-34
6.2.18 ...............................Replacing the Transformer 6-34
6.2.19 .............................. Replacing the Ballast Plate 6-35
6.2.20 Replacing the AC/DMX Input Cable Assembly 6-35
6.2.21Replacing AC Output Cable (Remote Version Only) 6-36
6.2.22Replacing Data Output Cable to Head (Remote Version Only)
............................................................................ 6-37

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6.2.23 .................Electronics Plate Assembly Figures 6-38
6.2.24 ...............Replacing the Address Switch Cable 6-39
6.2.25 .................Replacing the Address Switch PCB 6-39
6.2.26Replacing the Data Output Cable in Stanchion Assembly 6-40
6.2.27Replacing the Electronics AC/DMX Input Cable Assembly 6-40
6.2.28 .................... Replacing the Lamp Control PCB 6-41
6.2.29 ..Replacing the PCB Power Connection Cable 6-42
6.2.30 ............................ Replacing the Power Supply 6-42
6.2.31Replacing Lamp Control PCB 1/16A, 125V, Pico II Fuse 6-43
6.2.32Electronics Plate Assembly Figures (Composer Controller Vers.)
............................................................................ 6-44
6.2.33 ............. Replacing Composer Controller PCB 6-45
6.2.34Replacing Composer Controller Low Voltage Power Supply
............................................................................ 3-46
6.2.35 .......Replacing AC/Data Input Cable Assembly 3-46
6.2.36Replacing DC Power Supply to Control PCB Cable Assembly
............................................................................ 3-47
6.2.37Replacing Data Output From Control Cable Assembly 3-47
Chapter 7. Optional Accessories
7.1 .........................Tamper-Resistant Hardware Kit 7-2
7.1.1 ................................................................... Parts 7-2
7.1.2 ...................................................................Tools 7-2
7.1.3 ......................................................... Procedures 7-3
7.2 .........Top Hats, Glare Shields and Rock Guard 7-10
7.2.1 ................................................................... Parts 7-10
7.2.2 ...................................................................Tools 7-11
7.2.3 ...........................................................Procedure 7-11
Chapter 8. Replacement Parts and Wiring Diagrams
8.1 ..............................................Replacement Parts 8-2
8.1.1 ................... Exploded View (Head & Stanchion) 8-2
8.1.2 ........... Exploded View (Remote Mounting Foot) 8-4
8.1.3 .....................Exploded View (Ballast Assembly) 8-6
8.1.4Exploded View (Electronics Plate Assembly, DMX Only) 8-8
8.1.5Exploded View (Electronics Plate Assembly, Composer Control)
.............................................................................. 8-9
8.2 ..................................................Wiring Diagrams 8-10
8.2.1 ............Stanchion Wiring (DMX Only Controller) 8-10
8.2.2 .......... Stanchion Wiring (Composer Controller) 8-11
8.2.3 ......Alternate Wiring for Remote Ballast Version 8-12
8.2.4 .......................................Head Enclosure Wiring 8-13
Chapter 9. Limited Warranty / Software License
9.1 ................................................. Limited Warranty 9-2
9.2 .................................................Software License 9-3
Chapter 1. Introduction

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This chapter describes the scope and maintenance concept, as well as recommended safety
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Scope
This is an owners manual for the IRIDEONAR500exterior wash luminaire. The
information in this manual requires some basic knowledge of optics, electronics, and electrical
repair. This manual is divided into nine major topics: Introduction; Description; Installation;
Test; Troubleshooting; Maintenance; Optional Accessories; Replacement Parts/Wiring
Diagrams; and Software License/Limited Warranty.
Maintenance Concept
Luminaire installation, power connections, or internal electrical component repair should be
performed by an electrical contractor only. Maintenance, such as changing a lamp or linear
actuator, may be performed by in-house maintenance personnel. Please read each procedure
section thoroughly before performing any maintenance.
Recommended Safety Practices
• Extreme caution must be taken when working with any electrical
device.
• Never perform internal maintenance or external cable repair when
power is supplied to luminaire.
• Do not expose internal components to moisture, dust, or dirt.
• Do not drop, drag, or hammer on any part of the luminaire.
• Do not touch lamp, reflector, or dichroic filters with uncovered
fingers.
• The head assembly is very heavy; loosen with caution.
• Do not mount stanchion assembly up-side down. The stanchion
contains a very heavy ballast assembly that would slide out when
stanchion cap is removed.
• Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. is not liable for any personal injury
or equipment damage that may occur when performing luminaire
maintenance.
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. Flammable objects must be kept
a minimum of 13′-2″(4.0 m) from lens.
CAUTION: Be careful when loosening 1/4 inch Allen screw, 3/4 inch bolt
and 1 1/4 inch nut installed in tilt tube clamp and remote mounting foot. This
unit is very heavy and could rotate quickly once it is loosened.
WARNING: The MSD700 Watt, HID lamp must be changed at 3000 hours of
life. Failure to change lamp may result in catastrophic failure of bulb causing
extensive damage to luminaire.
Manual Organization
This manual contains all relevant information pertaining to the installation, testing,
troubleshooting, and maintenance of the AR500 standard and remote luminaire versions. In the

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Installation chapter, the “Luminaire Installation Procedure” section contains complete
installation instructions for both standard and remote luminaire versions.
Reference dimensions and measurements are given in English and metric.
It is important to note that this manual incorporates distinct type styles to differentiate between
various types of text. These styles are defined as follows:
Boldface Trademarked product. Example: AR500
luminaire
Underline References to other chapters
or sections in this manual
Example: See
Wiring to
Stanchion.
WARNING: Indicates incorrect procedure may cause bodily harm.
CAUTION: Indicates incorrect procedure may cause equipment
damage.
Note: Indicates particular items of interest.
Technical Assistance
The AR500 luminaire is a low maintenance luminaire, but in the event of malfunction,
troubleshooting and repair procedures have been included. For further assistance or questions
regarding the AR500 luminaire, please contact
the Electronic Theatre Controls, Technical Support staff in Middleton, Wisconsin U.S.A. at 608-
831-4116 or toll-free at 800-688-4116. You may also Email ETC at [email protected].

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Chapter 2. Description
This chapter describes basic features, capabilities, and configurations for the AR500 luminaire.

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Basic Features and Capabilities
The IRIDEONAR500exterior wash luminaire is a specialized outdoor floodlight that
features a patented, computer-controlled, dichroic color-changing assembly and optional diffuser
or douser mechanism. The luminaire is designed for use in wet locations, with national and
international safety listings.
Color
The radial color changer has permanent dichroic filters to produce smooth color crossfades
through the entire color spectrum. A dichroic filter is a rotating piece of coated glass that allows
only a limited spectrum of light to pass through. Using three sets of dichroic filters, blue, amber,
and magenta, the entire visible color spectrum can be projected.
Diffuser/Douser
Beam control is available via either a diffuser or douser mechanism. The diffuser mechanism
provides precise and dynamic control of beam distribution. The douser mechanism provides
full-field dimming of beam intensity.
Controllers
The AR500 luminaire may be controlled by two types of control systems: the IRIDEON
Composercontrol system and standard DMX-512 control systems. The Composer control
system may be supported by only a PC; a PC and Master Control Processor; or a PC, Master
Control Processor and Remote stations. DMX-512 control may be obtained using a DMX
Interpreter and a programmable lighting controller. The following sections describe each
configuration.
In a DMX-512 system, each exterior luminaire requires four DMX-512 channels. Three
channels are used to control the three color filter assemblies and another channel controls either a
diffuser or a douser.
Note: The DMX Interpreter is only required if the AR500 luminaires contain a
Composer control circuit board on the electronics plate. Refer to section
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Luminaire Versions
The AR500 luminaire is available in two versions: the Standard Version and the Remote
Ballast Version. The Standard Version consists of a head enclosure, which houses the
floodlight, mounted directly to a stanchion. The Remote Ballast Version features a head
enclosure equipped with a mounting foot, which allows the floodlight to be placed independent
of its stanchion.
AR5ISO
Standard Version
REMVW
2
Remote Version (Head Only)
Technical Specifications
Enclosure: Non-corrosive aluminum, natural convection-cooled enclosure, listed for wet
locations, with a surface mount stanchion.
Lamp Type: Philips MSD700: 700-Watt metal halide lamp. 3000 hour rated life; 75 CRI,
5900°K color temperature.
Ballast Assembly: Custom magnetic ballast with worldwide voltage options. Mounted with
control and ignitor in stanchion, prewired with 10 feet (3m) of outdoor rated AC flexible cord
and 10 feet (3m) of low capacitance data cable. Remote Ballast option is available.
Color Change: Radial color changer with independent blue, amber and magenta time variable
color control.
Light Distribution: One of six lenses provides beam spreads from 9°to 68°.
Beam Control: Time variable dynamic diffusion mechanism or full-field dousing mechanism.

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Control: Composer control system or minimum of four DMX512 channels per luminaire are
required based on luminaire configuration.
Channel Filters & Diffuser/Douser
1 Blue Filters
2 Amber Filters
3 Magenta Filters
4 Diffuser/Douser Panels
Fixed Focus Range: Focus is manually adjustable through:
348°vertical and 45°horizontal (standard mount); or
180°vertical and 360°horizontal (remote head).
Total Luminaire Weight: Approximately 144 lbs (65 kg) or less, based on configuration.
Stanchion weighs 82 pounds (37.19 Kg ) or less, depending on voltage configuration; head
enclosure weighs 62 pounds (28.12Kg).

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Configurations
Optical
Optional lenses provide a wide range of beam spreads from 9°to 68°. The following table lists
characteristics of each available lens (clear, light stipple, 8-row Lenticular, 10-row Lenticular,
12-row Lenticular, and buxom).
Source: MSD 700 Lamp
Optical Lens Diffusion Candela
(cd)
Beam Angle
(50% Intensity)
Beam Diameter
Tn1
Field Angle
(10% Intensity)
Field
Diameter
Tn1
Clear
(Very Narrow Spot)
Zero
Full
1,300,000
110,000
4 x 4
14 x 14
.07
.25
9 x 9
30 x 30
.16
.54
Light Stipple
(Narrow Spot)
Zero
Full
650,000
95,000
6 x 6
15 x 15
.10
.26
12 x 12
31 x 31
.21
.56
8-Row Lenticular
(Narrow Flood)
Zero
Full
160,000
65,000
21 x 8
22 x 15
.38/.14
.38/.27
28 x 16
38 x 31
.50/.28
.69/.56
10-Row Lenticular
(Medium Flood)
Zero
Full
125,000
60,000
19 x 11
21 x 15
.34/.19
.37/.27
30 x 19
39 x 32
.54/.34
.71/.58
12-Row Lenticular
(Wide Flood)
Zero
Full
42,000
30,000
45 x 16
41 x 19
.82/.28
.75/.33
59 x 26
62 x 36
1.13/.46
1.2/.64
Buxom
(Very Wide Flood)
Zero
Full
17,000
13,000
47 x 47
41 x 41
.88
.75
67 x 67
68 x 68
1.33
1.35
1Multiply Distance by Tn to determine coverage.
To calculate illuminance at a specific distance (D);
()
Icd
D
=∅
2cos , where cd=Candela.

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Electrical
The AR500 luminaire is available in different voltage and control configurations. Voltage
configurations are obtained by configuring the ballast plate with the appropriate circuit breaker
and transformer (in some cases no transformer is required). The luminaire control configurations
are determined by the control circuit board on the electronics plate. The following sections
describe each configuration.
Ballast Plate
The AR500 luminaire is available in several voltage configurations to accommodate specific
power requirements. These configurations are as follows: 100VAC, 120VAC, 200VAC,
208VAC, 220VAC, 230VAC, 240VAC, and 277VAC. To determine Ballast Assembly,
Transformer, and Circuit Breaker part numbers for your particular voltage configuration, refer to
chart below:
Ballast Assembly
Part Number
Your Voltage
Configuration
Standard
Version
Remote-Ballast
Version
Transformer
Part Number
Circuit Breaker
Part Number
100VAC, 50Hz 7091B2001 7091B2009 L192 CB237
120VAC, 60Hz 7091B2002 7091B2010 L189 CB235
200VAC, 50Hz 7091B2007 7091B2015 L193 CB236
208VAC, 60Hz 7091B2003 7091B2011 L193 CB234
220VAC, 50Hz 7091B2006 7091B2014 N/A CB233
220-240VAC,
60Hz
7091B2008 7091B2016 N/A CB234
220-230VAC,
50Hz
7091B2006 7091B2014 N/A CB234
240VAC, 50Hz 7091B2004 7091B2012 N/A CB234
277VAC, 60Hz 7091B2005 7091B2013 L193 CB234

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Electronics Plate
The AR500 luminaire may be controlled with a DMX console or the Composerlighting
control system. Currently, there are two types of electronics plates; DMX only and the
Composer controller version. The Composer controller version will accept only Composer
protocol. A DMX-I may be used to convert DMX signal to Composer. The electronics plate
contains the signal control printed circuit board (PCB) and a DC power supply.
Control System Electronics Plate Part Number
DMX 7091A2013
Composer 7091A2019
CONTROL
PCB
POWER
SUPPLY
DMX Only Electronics Plate
CONTROL
PCB
POWER
SUPPLY
Composer Controller Electronics Plate

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Control Systems
The Composer control system may be supported by only a PC; a PC and Master Control
Processor; or a PC, Master Control Processor and Remote stations. Composer Lite control
system may be used with a PC connected only for programming. DMX-512 control may be
obtained using a DMX Interpreter and a programmable lighting controllers. The following
sections describe each configuration.
Note: The DMX Interpreter is only required if the AR500 luminaires contain a
Composer control circuit board on the electronics plate. Refer to section
2.2.2.2. Electronics Plate for electronics plate version identification.
Composer Lite Control System
In the Composer Lite control system, 31 IRIDEON luminaires can be supported on a single data
run utilizing the Composer Lite data protocol for luminaire operation. RS232 to RS485 data
conversion is required for the PC to connect directly to the luminaires. After initial programming
is downloaded to the luminaires, the PC should be removed from the system.
AC AC AC
RJ45 WALL MOUNT
FOR PERMANENT
INSTALLATION
RS-232 TO RS-485
CONVERTER
Ω
120 TERMINATION
RESISTOR
Figure 2-1. Composer Lite Control System

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MCP Control System
A control system featuring a Master Control Processor (MCP) is able to support 31 IRIDEON
luminaires on 2 data runs for a total of 62 luminaires utilizing the IRIDEON data protocol for
luminaire operation. Optional remote stations provide the added flexibility of global and zone
specific recall buttons, dual button entry stations, and eight event closure/join stations. You may
have a total of 31 stations.
AC AC AC AC
AC
DATA AND
DC LINES
CLOSURE/JOIN
STATION
REMOTE STATIONSREMOTE STATIONS
MCP
RS232 TO RS485 CONVERTER
NOT REQUIRED WITH MCP
PC
Ω
120 TERMINATION
RESISTOR
Ω
120 TERMINATION
RESISTOR
Ω
120 TERMINATION
RESISTOR
Figure 2-2. MCP with Optional Remote Station Control System

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DMX Interpreter Control System
The DMX Interpreter receives DMX-512 data and converts the data to the IRIDEON data
protocol for each luminaire operation. Up to 31 IRIDEON luminaires are supported on each of
two data runs for a total of 62 luminaires.
Note: The DMX Interpreter is only required if the AR500 luminaires contain a
Composer control circuit board on the electronics plate. Refer to section
2.2.2.2. Electronics Plate for electronics plate version identification.
Ω
120 TERMINATION
RESISTOR
Ω
120 TERMINATION
RESISTOR
AC AC
AC AC
DMX CONTROL
DATA INPUT
AC
DMX
INTERPRETER
Figure 2-3. DMX Interpreter Control System