GLP impression X5 User manual

impression X5
Document revision: 20220505-01
Fixture software version 1.0.0
Quick Start and Safety Manual

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GLP® impression X5 Quick Start and Safety Manual
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Table of Contents
Safety.........................................................................................................................................................4
Key to symbols ..........................................................................................................................4
General safety information...............................................................................................4
Electrical safety.........................................................................................................................5
Fire safety and protection from burns.....................................................................6
Eye safety ......................................................................................................................................7
Strobe safety...............................................................................................................................7
Installation safety and protection from personal injury..............................7
Avoiding damage to the fixture...........................................................................................10
General precautions ............................................................................................................10
Avoiding damage from light sources.....................................................................10
Avoiding damage from dust and airborne particles .................................... 11
Transportation and storage ............................................................................................ 11
Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Overview of features .................................................................................................................... 13
LED light source..................................................................................................................... 13
Control panel and display ............................................................................................... 13
Baseplate and rigging options.................................................................................... 13
Preparation for use........................................................................................................................14
Included items ........................................................................................................................14
Lifting and carrying .............................................................................................................14
Orientation and location..................................................................................................14
Identifying the front of the fixture ............................................................................14
Mounting..................................................................................................................................... 15
Securing the fixture with a safety cable................................................................ 15
Fastener options in baseplate...................................................................................... 15
Installing upright on a horizontal surface ...........................................................16
Mounting at other angles than hanging vertically....................................... 16
Connections .......................................................................................................................................18
AC power.....................................................................................................................................18
Control data ..............................................................................................................................19
Using the fixture.............................................................................................................................20
Service and maintenance......................................................................................................... 21
Suggested maintenance intervals............................................................................ 21
Cleaning....................................................................................................................................... 21
Main fuse.................................................................................................................................... 22
Lubrication................................................................................................................................ 22
GLP Service and Support................................................................................................ 22
Technical specifications............................................................................................................ 23
Dimensions........................................................................................................................................ 26

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Safety
Key to symbols
The following symbols are used in this product’s user documentation:
General safety information
Read this manual carefully before installing, operating or servicing the GLP
impression X5 lighting fixture.
If you have any doubts or questions about how to use the impression X5 safely,
contact your GLP® supplier for assistance. Your GLP supplier will be happy to help.
The user documentation for the impression X5 consists of:
● The impression X5 Quick Start and Safety Manual, supplied with impression X5
fixtures and available for download from www.glp.de. The Quick Start and Safety
Manual contains important safety information and installation instructions that
the installer and user must read.
● The impression X5 User Manual, available for download from www.glp.de. The
User Manual explains features and control of impression X5 fixtures.
● The impression X5 DMX Channel Index, available for download from www.glp.de.
The Channel Index is a separate guide to the DMX control channel layout and
DMX commands available.
All documents are available for download from www.glp.de.
The impression X5 is intended for use by experienced professionals with the
knowledge and skills to set up, operate, and maintain high-powered, remotely
controlled lighting equipment safely and efficiently. These operations require
expertise that may not be provided in the fixture’s user documentation.
Warning! Safety hazard.
Risk of severe injury or
death.
Warning! Hazardous
voltage. Risk of lethal or
severe electric shock.
Warning! See user
manual for important
safety information.
Warning! Fire hazard.
Warning! Risk of eye
injury. Warning! Hot surface. Risk of burn injury.

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● Respect all warnings and directions given in the fixture’s user documentation and
on the fixture. Read the user documentation and familiarize yourself with the
safety precautions it contains before installing or using the fixture. GLP and
affiliated companies will take no responsibility for damage or injury resulting from
disregard for the information in the fixture’s user documentation.
● Check the GLP website at www.glp.de and make sure that you have the latest
version of this manual. Check the fixture software version indicated on page 2 of
this manual and then use the fixture’s control panel to check the version installed
in the fixture. If the versions are not the same, this manual may still cover the
fixture, because software updates do not always affect the use of the fixture.
However, it is possible that this manual does not match the fixture perfectly.
Software release notes can help clarify this question. You can consult software
release notes and download the correct version of this manual on the GLP
website if necessary.
● Make all user documentation available to all installers and operators. Save user
documentation for future reference.
● If you have any questions about the safe operation of the fixture, please contact
an authorized GLP distributor (see list of distributors at www.glp.de).
● Use the fixture only as directed in this manual. Observe all markings in this
manual and on the fixture.
● Refer all repairs and any service operation not described in this manual to a
technician authorized by GLP.
● The LED light source in the impression X5 is not user-replaceable.
● Read and follow the user documentation for all additional equipment.
Electrical safety
● Do not allow the fixture to come into contact with water or moisture.
● Use only a source of AC mains power that complies with local building and
electrical codes and has both overload and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection.
● Ensure that the fixture is electrically connected to ground (earth).
● Disconnect the fixture from AC mains power before carrying out any installation
or maintenance work and when the fixture is not in use.
● Disconnect the fixture from power immediately if any seal, cover, cable, connector
or other component is damaged, defective, deformed or showing signs of
overheating. Do not reapply power until the fixture has been repaired and made
safe by a technician authorized by GLP.
● Check that all power distribution equipment, cables and connectors are in perfect
condition, rated for the electrical requirements of all connected devices, suitable
for their application and suitable for the installation environment.

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● Use only a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 cable connector for AC mains power input at
the fixture’s MAINS IN connector. If the connector and its keys are not in perfect
condition, install a new TRUE1 connector on the cable following the instructions
available on the Neutrik website before connecting the cable to power. Send the
old connector for waste recycling.
● Use a power cable that is minimum 14 AWG or 1.5 mm2, minimum 16 A-rated and
temperature-rated to suit the application. In the USA and Canada the cables must
be UL-listed, type SJT or equivalent. In the EU the cables must be type H05VV-F or
equivalent.
● Disconnect the fixture from power before attempting to replace the main fuse.
Replace the fuse with one of the specified type only (see the fixture’s
specifications at the end of this manual).
Fire safety and protection from burns
● Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature exceeds 45° C (115° F).
● The hottest parts of the fixture’s surface can reach up to 100° C (212° F) during
operation. Avoid contact by persons and materials. Do not install the fixture in a
location where there is a risk of accidental contact. Allow the fixture to cool for at
least 30 minutes before handling it.
● Keep the fixture well away from flammable materials.
● Do not illuminate surfaces within 1 m (40 in.) of the fixture. The light output from
the fixture is powerful enough to cause burns or fire in illuminated objects at
close range.
● Keep all combustible materials (e.g. fabric, wood, paper) at least 10 cm (4 in.) away
from the fixture.
● Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the fixture. Provide a
minimum clearance of 30 cm (12 in.) around fans and air vents.
● Do not place any optical components other than impression X5 accessories from
GLP onto the front of the fixture.
● Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto the fixture. Do not block the
light output in any way. The front surface becomes hot during operation and can
melt or ignite objects that are in contact with the surface. Ensure that the front
surface is clean and unobstructed at all times in order to prevent a fire hazard and
damage to the fixture.
● The fixture’s optical components can focus the sun’s rays, creating a risk of fire
and damage. Do not expose the front of the fixture to sunlight or any other
intense light source, even from an angle.

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Eye safety
● The impression X5 is classified as a Risk Group 2 lighting fixture according to EN
62471. Possibly hazardous radiation emitted. Do not stare into the light output
from the fixture. May be harmful to the eyes.
● Do not look at the fixture’s light output with optical instruments or any device
that may concentrate the light output.
● Make sure that persons near to or working on the fixture are not looking directly
into the light output when the fixture lights up suddenly. This can happen when
power is applied, when the fixture receives a DMX signal, or when certain control
menu items are selected.
● Provide well-lit conditions to reduce the pupil diameter of anyone working on or
near the fixture.
Strobe safety
● Flashing light, particularly at 5 - 30 Hz, may cause seizures in persons with
photosensitive epilepsy. Do not use strobe effects for extended periods.
● Comply with local regulations on the use of strobe lighting and notify the public
in advance with highly visible warning signs when strobe effects are used.
● If a seizure occurs, stop using strobe effects. Seek professional medical help. Note
the time that the seizure starts and finishes. Call emergency medical help
urgently if the seizure lasts more than five minutes, if it is the person’s first seizure,
or if the person is injured. While waiting for help to arrive, protect the affected
person from injuring themselves on hard or sharp objects. If necessary, move the
person to a safe place. Lay them on their side with their head supported to
prevent it from hitting the floor. Loosen any tight clothing around their neck. Do
not use force to hold the person or restrict their movements. Do not put anything
in their mouth, including your fingers.
Installation safety and protection from personal injury
● The fixture is heavy. Apply the tilt lock and carry the fixture by holding the yoke.
For more comfortable handling, install an optional GLP impression X5 Omega
Bracket with handles and use this to carry the fixture.

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● Installation must be performed by qualified personnel only and carried out in
accordance with applicable regulations such as DIN VDE 0711-217.
● The fixture is not portable when installed.
● Ensure that the supporting structure and installation hardware used can hold at
least ten times the weight of the load that they support. All rigging hardware
must be approved for the weight of the fixture.
● Fasten the fixture to a structure or surface only as directed in this manual and
only with hardware that is specifically designed, approved and rated for its
purpose. Do not use a safety cable as the primary means of support.
● You may use an omega bracket with rigging clamp – or a rigging clamp without
an omega bracket – fastened directly to the fixture’s baseplate when installing the
fixture hanging vertically only.
● When installing the fixture in any other orientation, you must first fasten an GLP
impression X5 Omega Bracket with Handles accessory from GLP (not supplied) to
the fixture’s baseplate, then fasten two rigging clamps to this Omega Bracket
accessory to balance the weight of the fixture and to avoid danger of bending.
● Check that installation hardware is in perfect condition. Fasteners must be steel
grade 8.8 strength or better. Nuts must be self-locking type and in good
condition. Rigging clamps must be half-coupler type that completely encircle the
rigging truss chord.
● If you fasten an M10 bolt into the fixture’s baseplate to use when rigging the
fixture, the bolt must protrude minimum 10 mm and maximum 15 mm into the
mini-base.
● Allow a minimum center-to-center distance of 465 mm / 18.3 in. between fixtures
when installed.
● If the fixture is installed in a location where it may cause injury or damage if it falls,
install as directed in this manual a safety cable or similar secondary attachment
that will hold the fixture if a primary attachment fails. The secondary attachment
must be approved by an official body such as TÜV as a safety attachment for the
weight that it secures, it must comply with EN 60598-2-17 Section 17.6.6, and it
must be able to support a static suspended load that is ten times the weight that
it secures.
● If the fixture is installed in a location where it may be exposed to forces such as
wind pressure, vibration or movement, make sure that the installation can
withstand these forces. Monitor weather forecasts constantly. Take down the
installation immediately if there is any risk of weather conditions that could
destabilize the installation.
● Check that all covers and items of rigging hardware are secure before using the
fixture. Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers, shields or any
optical component.
● Restrict access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever
installing, servicing or moving the fixture.
● If the fixture becomes damaged, stop using it immediately and disconnect it from
power. Do not attempt to use a fixture that is obviously damaged.

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● Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in its user documentation.
● Install genuine GLP parts only.

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Avoiding damage to the fixture
Important! Follow the directions in this section carefully, or the fixture may suffer
damage that is not covered by the product warranty.
General precautions
Check that the head is unlocked and that the head will be free of any obstacles
through its full movement range before powering the fixture on.
Do not drop the fixture or expose it to mechanical stress.
Protect the LCD display and control panel from shocks, or they may suffer damage
that is not covered by the product warranty.
Do not lift or carry the fixture by the head. Carry the fixture by the yoke with the tilt
lock applied.
Do not expose the fixture to heat (from other lighting fixtures for example).
Clean optical components only as directed in this manual. Oils, solvents, and other
chemicals commonly used for cleaning can damage the lens coatings and surfaces.
Use only original spare parts. Do not make any structural modifications to the fixture
or you will void the product warranty.
Avoiding damage from light sources
Do not point the front of the fixture towards the sun or other strong light sources.
Strong light can cause internal damage to the fixture, melting components or
starting an internal fire within seconds.
Figure 1. Avoiding damage from light sources
Damage can occur whether the fixture is powered on or off. See Figure 1. Damage
can also occur if the light hits the front of the fixture at an angle: the fixture does not
need to be pointing directly at the sun or other light source.
To avoid problems from strong light sources:
● Do not expose the front of the fixture to sunlight or any other strong light source.
● In outdoor applications during daylight, make sure that the front face of the
fixture is shielded or points away from the sun, even when the fixture is not in use.

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● Do not aim other high-powered beam lights directly at the fixture.
Avoiding damage from dust and airborne particles
● Carry out regular visual inspections of every fixture to make sure that there is no
accumulation of dirt, especially on the front glass and on air vents.
● If cleaning is necessary, follow the instructions in ‘Service and maintenance’ on
page 21.
Transportation and storage
● Transport the fixture either in a flightcase or in its original packaging to protect it
from damage caused by shocks during transportation.
● Release the fixture’s tilt lock and slide the zoom car fully into the head before
putting the fixture into its flightcase for transportation. Before closing the
flightcase, check that the protective liner in the flightcase will hold the head and
protect it from shocks.
● Store the fixture in a dry location when not in use.

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Overview
A – Lens array
B – Cooling vents
C – Control panel and backlit LCD display
D – X5 tripod
E – Aperture for stabilizing strap
F – Baseplate
G – Safety cable attachment point:
rear is grey, front (stage) is black
H – DMX IN (5-pin XLR)
I – Mains power OUT/THRU
(Neutrik powerCON TRUE1)
J – Neutrik EtherCON port A for Art-
Net/sACN control data (fail-safe)
K – Neutrik EtherCON port B for Art-
Net/sACN control data (fail-safe)
L – Mains power IN
(Neutrik powerCON TRUE1)
M – Fuseholder
N
–
DMX OUT/THRU (5-pin XLR)
D
H I J
KM
LN
D
B
A
C
D F
E D
G
B

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Overview of features
The impression X5 is for permanent or temporary indoor use in venues where the
distance to illuminated surfaces is at least 1 m (3.3 ft.). It may be used outdoors if it is
protected from moisture and precautions are taken to prevent damage from direct
sunlight. It may be placed upright on a level surface or suspended from a suitable
structure as described in this manual.
The impression X5 is not suitable for household use, wherever unattended children
have access to it, for permanent outdoor installation, or in areas where the distance
from the fixture to illuminated surfaces is less than specified.
The impression X5 shall be installed, operated, and maintained only by persons with
the training, knowledge and skills to do so safely.
LED light source
The impression X5’s light source is a powerful 19 x 40 W RGBL LED engine.
Control panel and display
The control panel with LCD display and self-charging battery allows you to change
fixture settings quickly and intuitively under any conditions, even when the power is
off.
Baseplate and rigging options
The fixture‘s baseplate has Camlock attachment points for easy fastening of the
included floor stand, an omega bracket for clamp attachment or other rigging
accessories. It also has one M10 threaded hole for directly fastening a rigging clamp
using a suitable machine screw or bolt.

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Preparation for use
Warning! Read ‘Safety’ starting on page 4 before installing the impression
X5.
Warning! Use an X5 Omega Bracket with Handles installed on the fixture’s
base as described in this chapter when installing the X5 in any other
orientation than hanging vertically downwards.
Included items
The impression X5 is supplied with a power cable with a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1
connector and an X5 Tripod floor stand.
Lifting and carrying
To carry the impression X5, apply the tilt lock and lift the fixture by the yoke. For more
convenient handling, install an X5 Omega Bracket with Handles on the baseplate
and use this for carrying.
To remove the fixture from a flightcase and prepare for installation on a truss or
similar structure, fasten two omega brackets with handles to the fixture using the
camlock bracket attachment points in the base of the fixture. Lift the fixture straight
up out of the flightcase and hang it on the truss chord.
To remove the fixture from a flightcase and place it on the ground or horizontal
surface that can hold the weight of the fixture, fasten the fixture’s floor stand
(supplied) to the fixture using the camlock bracket attachment points in the base of
the fixture. Lift the fixture straight up out of the flightcase, turn it upside down and
place it onto the surface.
Orientation and location
The fixture may be rigged in any orientation following the instructions in this chapter
or placed on a level surface in locations where it is safe to stand the fixture.
Make sure that the head will be at least 0.1 m / 3 in. ft. away from combustible
materials (wood, paper, textiles, etc.) including curtains and stage scenery when the
fixture is installed.
Make sure that there will be a minimum of 1 m / 3.3 ft. between the fixture and any
surface to be illuminated.
Make sure that there is no risk of collision when the head pans and tilts. Allow a
minimum center-to-center distance of 465 mm / 18.3 in. when installing fixtures side
by side.
Identifying the front of the fixture
To identify the front of the fixture, look at the safety attachment points in the fixture’s
baseplate. With pan centered at 0°:
● the attachment point colored black is on the front (stage side) of the fixture, and
● the attachment point colored grey is on the back of the fixture.

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Figure
3
.
Mounting points in base
Mounting
The impression X5 may be rigged in any orientation or placed on a stable horizontal
surface. You must install a secondary attachment such as a safety cable and use the
hardware configuration described in this chapter.
Securing the fixture with a safety cable
In any location where the fixture can cause injury or damage
if it falls, secure it with a safety cable that is approved as a
secondary attachment for the weight of the fixture.
To secure the fixture with a safety cable:
See Figure 2. Pass the safety cable through one of the
two safety attachment eyelets (arrowed) in the base of
the fixture. If any type of floor stand or Omega Bracket is
installed on the fixture, do not use any part of these
accessories for safety cable attachment, or you will leave
the fixture unsecured.
Pass the safety cable through or around a secure
anchoring point such as the rigging truss or other
supporting structure and take up as much slack as
possible, then lock the safety cable closed.
Check that the safety cable will hold the fixture safely if a
primary attachment fails.
Fastener options in baseplate
See Figure 3. The fixture’s baseplate has:
● one threaded hole in the center that accepts an M10 bolt or machine screw, and
● two mounting points that accept standard camlock quarter-turn fasteners with a
center-to-center distance of 89 mm (3.50 in.).
Figure 2
.
Safety cable
attachment points

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Installing upright on a horizontal surface
To install the fixture standing upright on a stable
horizontal surface only:
See Figure 3. Two camlock quarter-turn fastener
points are provided in the baseplate. Line up the
camlock pins in the supplied X5 Tripod floor stand
with the camlock fastener points in the baseplate,
then insert the pins fully and turn their handles 90°
clockwise to lock.
See Figure 4. Slots are provided in the X5 Tripod. To
eliminate any risk that the fixture may fall over during
sudden head movements, immobilize it with a ratchet
strap or straps passed through the slots and fastened
to suitable anchoring points. Remove any slack from
ratchet straps, but do not overtighten them.
Make sure that the head will not collide with another
fixture or any other object when it moves through its full pan and tilt ranges.
Mounting at other angles than hanging vertically
To mount the X5 on a rigging truss at any other angle than with the head hanging
vertically downwards, you must use the X5 Omega Bracket with Handles mounting
plate that is available as an accessory from GLP (see Figure 5).
Figure 5. X5 Omega Bracket with Handles
To install the X5 using the X5 Omega Bracket with Handles:
Install two suitable half-coupler type rigging clamps on the Omega Bracket (half-
coupler rigging clamps completely encircle the truss chord).
Fasten the Omega Bracket to the fixture’s baseplate by inserting the Omega
Bracket‘s camlock fasteners into the fastener receptacles in the fixture’s base and
turning the fastener handles a full 90° to lock them.
Fasten the half-coupler rigging clamps securely around a truss chord.
Secure the fixture against clamp failure as described in ‘Securing the fixture with
a safety cable’ on page 15. Fasten the safety cable to one of the attachment points
in the fixture base, not to the Omega Bracket.
Figure 4
.
Slots for fixation
straps in floor stand

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Make sure that the head will not collide with another fixture or any other object
when it moves through its full pan and tilt ranges.
Mounting directly with a rigging clamp
To suspend the impression X5 from a rigging truss or similar structure with the head
hanging vertically downwards only using a rigging clamp bolted directly to the
fixture:
Obtain a suitable half-coupler type rigging clamp.
See Figure 6. Pass an M10 grade 8.8 steel bolt
through the rigging clamp and check that the bolt
will protrude minimum 10 mm / 0.4 in. and
maximum 15 mm / 0.59 in. into the base of the fixture
when tightened.
See Figure 3. Fasten the bolt through the half-
coupler clamp and into the M10 threaded hole in the
fixture’s baseplate so that the clamp is held securely.
Fasten the rigging clamp securely around a rigging
truss chord or similar bar.
Secure the fixture against clamp failure as described
in ‘Securing the fixture with a safety cable’ on page 15.
Make sure that the head will not collide with another fixture or any other object
when it moves through its full pan and tilt ranges.
Mounting with an omega bracket and rigging clamp
To suspend the impression X5 from a rigging truss or similar structure with the head
hanging vertically downwards only using an omega bracket and rigging clamp:
Obtain a suitable omega bracket with 89 mm center-to-center camlock fasteners
and a suitable rigging clamp. Bolt the rigging clamp to the omega bracket using
a suitable grade 8.8 minimum steel bolt and self-locking nut.
See Figure 3. Line up the two camlock quarter-turn pins in the omega bracket
with the camlock fastener points in the base of the fixture and turn both locking
levers a full 90° clockwise to lock the brackets to the fixture.
Fasten the rigging clamp securely around a rigging truss chord or similar bar.
Secure the fixture against clamp failure as described in ‘Securing the fixture with
a safety cable’ on page 15.
Make sure that the head will not collide with another fixture or any other object
when it moves through its full pan and tilt ranges.
Figure
6
.
Min./max. bolt
protrusion into fixture
base (millimeters)

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Connections
Warning! Read ‘Safety’ starting on page 4 before connecting the
impression X5 to power.
AC power
The impression X5 has a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 socket for connection to AC mains
power from a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 female cable connector. The autosensing
power supply accepts 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz AC power. Do not connect the fixture to
AC power at any other voltage.
The AC mains power distribution circuit must include a connection to ground /
protective earth. It must be protected against ground / earth leakage and overload.
Do not connect the fixture to a power distribution circuit that is equipped with an
external dimmer.
Powering the fixture on
The fixture does not have an ON/OFF switch. It is powered on as soon as power is
applied to the power input cable. Before applying power, check that the head is
unlocked, check that the head will not collide with anything, and check that nobody
will be looking directly at the fixture if it lights up suddenly.
Connecting to power
Although powerCON TRUE1 connectors support hot-plugging, it is still good practice
to shut down power to power cables before connecting them to fixtures.
To connect the fixture to power:
Check that the Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 connector on the power input cable is
in perfect condition, paying attention to the keys on the connector. If the
connector or its keys show signs of damage, replace the connector with a new
item.
Line up the keys in the TRUE1 connector correctly with the keyways in the MAINS
IN socket.
Insert the connector into the socket. Do not use force. If you feel any more than
light resistance when you try to push the connector into the socket, something is
wrong. You may have lined up keys and keyways incorrectly. Remove the
connector and check the positions of keys and keyways before trying to insert the
connector again.
Twist the connector fully clockwise to lock. Listen for a ‘click’ that indicates that
the connector is locked.
Release the tilt lock, check the clearance around the head and make sure that
nobody is looking directly at the fixture. Then apply power to the power input
cable.

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Installing power connectors on the input cable
It is possible to install a cord cap / mains power plug that is suitable for your local
convenience receptacles / power sockets on the supplied power input cable. If you
do this, check that the cord cap / plug is rated minimum 250 V, 16 A, that it has a
connection to ground / earth and that it has an integral cable grip. Follow the cord
cap / plug manufacturer’s assembly instructions.
If you need to install a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 connector on a power cable, follow
the instructions given on the Neutrik website at www.neutrik.com.
Respect the color coding used in the supplied power cable and in your local mains
power wiring system. US and EU systems use the color coding shown below:
Live or L Neutral or N Ground / Earth or
US system Black White Green
EU system Brown or
black Blue Yellow/green
Control data
The impression X5 can be controlled via USITT512 DMX over a standard DMX cable
link, Art-Net network or sACN network. The fixture’s Protocol Setup control menu
lets you configure the fixture for control using one of these protocols (see the
impression X5 User Manual available online at www.glp.de for details).
If you would like advice with planning and installing a suitable control link, your GLP
supplier will be happy to provide assistance.
DMX over a standard DMX cable link
See ‘Overview’ on page 12. The fixture has 5-pin XLR IN and THRU sockets for
connection to a DMX cable link. Connectors use standard DMX pinout:
● Pin 1 = Ground
● Pin 2 = Negative / data cold
● Pin 3 = Positive / data hot.
● Pins 4 and 5 are not used.
To link fixtures in cabled DMX daisy-chains using their XLR connectors, use certified
DMX cable only.
Art-Net and sACN over a network cable link
See ‘Overview’ on page 12. The fixture has two Ethernet ports for connection to an
Art-Net or sACN network. Both ports use GLP’s fail-safe technology which allows data
to flow through the fixture even if the fixture is powered off. If the fixture is powered
on, the ports behave as a switch. If the fixture is powered off, both EtherCON ports
operate simply as IN/THRU ports.
To link fixtures in Art-Net daisy-chains, use CAT 6 or higher Ethernet cable.

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Using the fixture
For guidance on using the impression X5, see the latest version of the fixture’s User
Manual, available for download from www.glp.de.
Check that the software version given at the front of the user manual matches the
software version installed in the fixture.