IRIDEON AR6 User manual

Owner’s Manual
AR6™ Recessed Luminaire
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Patent and Trademark Notice
IRIDEON®is a registered trademark owned by
Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., 3030 Middleton, Wisconsin
53562 USA, and is registered in the United States and other
countries.
Composer™, AR5™, AR6™, AR7™, AR500™, Building With
Light™,and the Building Design are also trademarks owned
byElectronic Theatre Controls, Inc.
IRIDEON products and services are protected byone or
more of the followingpatents, and other pendingpatent
applications worldwide:
U.S. Patents No. 5,728,994; 5,367,444; 5,186,536; 5,073,847; 4,779,176; 4,602,321;
4,392,187; U.S.
Design Patents No. D 350,408;
Australia Patents No. 683,695; 667,109; 649,264; 586,095; 576,400; 546,433;
Australia Design Reg. No. 128,796; 128,795;
Canada Patents No. 2,070,670; 2,050,375; 1,270,675; 1,259,058; 1,181,795;
Canada Design Reg. No. 81,234; 81,233; 76,046;
Europe Patents No. 0 586 049; 0 547 732; 0 474 202; 0 192 882; 0 140 994;
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France Designs Reg. No. 370297 – 3703003;
GermanPatents No. (DBP) 69208615.3; 69121029; 96314122.0; 3768727;
3279888; 3274291;
German Design Reg. No. M902951.2;
Hong Kong Patents No. 965/1990; 285/1987;
JapanPatents No. 2,059,669; 2,055,324; 1,889,481; 1,770,241; 1,723,825;
1,683,007; 1,533,011;
JapanDesign Patents No. 1,002,123; 985,985;
Korea Patent No. 76,310; 42,639;
Korea Design Reg. No. 209,896; 209,895;
Mexico Patent No. 180,148;
Singapore Patents No. 663/90; 134/87;
SpainPatents No. 2.031.748; 2.020.960; 548.328;
SpainDesign Reg. No. 137.502; 137.501; 133.573;
TaiwanPatents No. 78,726; 66,975; 65,380; 28,275;
U.K. Design Reg. No. 2056387; 2056386.
©1999 Electronic Theatre Control, Inc.. All Rights Reserved.
Information contained in this manual is disclosed in
confidence and maynot be duplicated byanyone without
expressed written permission fromIrideon Inc. The purpose
of this manual is to provide detailed information relative to the
installation, operation, and maintenance of the equipment
supplied.
The material presented herein is for information purposes only
and subject to change without notice. ETC, Inc. assumes no
responsibilityfor anyerrors or omissions which mayappear in
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Safety Notice
The following paragraphs contain information pertaining to protection against electrical
shock, fire, exposure to excessive UV radiation, and injury to persons.
It is important to read all instructions before mounting and operating IRIDEON®
components.
WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE
1. IRIDEON luminaires have been designed for use with specific lamp types. Installing
another type of lamp may be hazardous and will void warranty.
2. AR5 luminaires use Phillips DL35 or Osram HTIS35/12 35 watt HID arc lamps.
AR6 and AR7 incandescent luminaires use Osram 54052 100 watt tungsten lamps.
AR6 and AR7 arc luminaires use G.E. 64356 or Osram 21054 150 watt HID arc
lamps. AR500 exterior luminaires use Phillips MSD700W lamps. Lamps from
different manufacturers may have different performance characteristics.
3. IRIDEON luminaires may be mounted on any type of surface as long as mounting
instructions are followed. (Refer to installation sheet for mounting procedures.)
4. Replace equipment fuses with same type and rating.
5. The AR500 must be kept a minimum of 14 ft. 2 in. (4 meters) from combustible
materials. There is no distance requirement for any other IRIDEON luminaire.
WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
1. Do not install this equipment with power applied. Ensure incoming power is
disconnected prior to installation or maintenance of this equipment.
2. This equipment is available in 100 to 120 VAC and 200 to 277 VAC versions. To
avoid damage to equipment, do not connect low voltage version to high voltage
source or high voltage version to low voltage source.
3. IRIDEON interior architectural luminaires are designed for dry locations only.
Exposure to rain or moisture may damage luminaires.
4. Disconnect power before servicing.
5. Servicing, above and beyond those procedures included in the installation and
owner’s manuals must be performed by qualified personnel only.
6. IRIDEON components are designated as class 1 equipment. Connection to mains
power must be done using a three-wire method; line, neutral, and ground. Each
component must also be individually grounded.
WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE
EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION
1. Some IRIDEON luminaires use an HID type lamp that produces UV radiation. Do
not look directly at lamp.
2. It is hazardous to operate IRIDEON luminaires with a damaged or missing lens or
shield. Lenses or shields must be replaced if they are missing or damaged.
WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST INJURY TO
PERSONS
1. Luminaire contains hot lamp. Disconnect power and allow lamp to cool before
replacing.
2. Wear eye protection when relamping.

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Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1. Description
Basic Features and Capabilities............................................................................3
Equipment Description ...........................................................................................3
Focus.......................................................................................................................4
Color .......................................................................................................................5
Pattern Projection (Spot luminaire only) ................................................................5
Beam Control..........................................................................................................6
Timing.....................................................................................................................7
System Configurations...........................................................................................9
Overview.................................................................................................................9
PC only Control System..........................................................................................9
MCP Control System............................................................................................10
DMX Interpreter Control System..........................................................................11
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation
Site Preparation ...................................................................................................15
Location ................................................................................................................15
Input Power and Control Cabling......................................................................17
AC Power Input ....................................................................................................17
Data Wiring...........................................................................................................18
Termination Resistor..................................................................................18
Luminaire Installation Procedure......................................................................19
Unpacking.............................................................................................................19
Mounting...............................................................................................................19
Rough-In Installation .................................................................................19
Final Installation ........................................................................................21
Luminaire Address ..............................................................................................23
Setting The Address..............................................................................................23
Power Up...............................................................................................................25
Auto Calibration....................................................................................................25

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Chapter 3. Maintenance
Test........................................................................................................................29
Self Test................................................................................................................29
System Test...........................................................................................................30
Trouble shooting..................................................................................................31
General Comments................................................................................................31
Fault Isolation Chart..............................................................................................31
Remove and Replace............................................................................................35
Luminaire Trim Cover Removal and Replacement..............................................37
Optical Assembly Lowering and Removal...........................................................38
Lamp Removal and Replacement .........................................................................40
Effects Wheel Removal and Replacement............................................................43
Lens Removal and Replacement...........................................................................46

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Limited Warranty
Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. warrants to Purchaser that for a period of
(12) months from date of installation, but not more than (18) months from
date of shipment, the Products shall be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use and service. Warranty is limited to (60)
days from shipment for sample Products or Products used for rental.
Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.’s sole responsibility under this warranty
shall be to repair or replace, at Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.’s option,
any nonconsumable part which is defective, malfunctions, or otherwise
fails to perform its intended function, when used in a manner consistent
with its intended function, provided that customer obtains return
authorization in advance from Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. and ships
prepaid any part of the products to be repaired or replaced under the
Limited Warranty to Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. or, at Electronic
Theatre Controls, Inc.’s option, to its authorized repair center, within the
Limited Warranty period. Irideon, Inc. shall not assume any responsibility
for any labor expended or materials used to repair any equipment without
Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.’s prior written authorization. Electronic
Theatre Controls, Inc.’s sole obligations and Purchaser’s sole remedy for
any Product that is defective, malfunctions, or otherwise fails to perform
its intended function when used in a manner consistent with its intended
function pursuant to the Limited Warranty is repair and/or replacement of
the Product. Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. is not responsible for
damage to its products through improper installation, maintenance, use, or
attempts to operate product above its rated capacity or voltage,
intentionally or otherwise, or for unauthorized repairs.

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COPYRIGHT
This manual is protected by copyright; Copyright ©, 1996, 1997, 1998,
1999 Electronic Theatre Controls, Incorporated. All rights reserved. No
portion of this manual may be reproduced by any process or technique,
without the written permission of ETC, Incorporated.
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
By opening the package containing the Composer ™ diskettes and using
the Composer program, the purchaser agrees that the program remains the
exclusive property of Electronic Theatre Controls and that a personal,
non-exclusive license is granted to the purchaser of the equipment to use
the program for the operation of the purchased equipment and for no
other purpose. A copy of the program may be made for backup purposes.
The program may not be reverse engineered, decompiled or disassembled.
The creation of derivative works from the program without the written
consent of Electronic Theatre Controls is prohibited. Upon the resale of
the equipment only the rights granted herein shall be transferred to the
purchaser. If you have any questions concerning this agreement, please
contact Electronic Theatre Controls at the address indicated below.
If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement, do not open the
diskette package. Promptly return it unopened to the place where you
obtained it.
Electronic Theatre Controls, Incorporated
3030 Laura Lane
Middleton, WI 53562
U.S.A.
Irideon® and Composer™ are trademarks of Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.
Irideon® is registered in the United States and other countries.

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This owner’s manual is confidential property of Electronic Theatre
Controls, Inc. All information contained herein is the sole and exclusive
property of Irideon, Inc. and may not be used, disclosed, or reproduced in
any manner without the prior written consent of Electronic Theatre
Controls, Inc.
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This manual describes specific information regarding description,
installation and maintenance of the IRIDEON AR6 Recessed Luminaire.
It provides installation, test, fault isolation, and repair procedures for the
purpose of general service and repair of the luminaire. The manual is
intended for use by owners, installers, and users of the luminaire. The
following equipment items are covered in this manual:
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This manual covers detailed steps for installation of the IRIDEON AR6
luminaire as well as general information for the owner. Instructions for
the removing and installing of user replaceable items are also located in
this manual. For detailed user instructions of the luminaires within a
complete lighting system, refer to the Composer control system owner’s
manual and PC Software User’s Guide.

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In addition to this owner’s manual, the following documents are related to
the Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. product line:
Irideon, Inc. Applications Guide
The Irideon Application Guide (ETC part number 7090M1009) provides
useful guidelines and worksheets to help you understand the capabilities of
automated lighting and plan your installation. In addition to specification
and installation overviews, the document provides numerous ideas,
example installations, and rules of thumb that help you make the most of
your lighting system.
AR5 Wash Luminaire Owner’s Manual
The AR5 Wash Luminaire Owner’s Manual (ETC part number
7092M1003) provides a detailed reference on the AR5 luminaire. Fully
illustrated, the manual gives step-by-step procedures for site preparation,
physical mounting, address configuration, power and control cabling,
testing and troubleshooting, and field maintenance procedures (including
bulb replacement).
AR500 Exterior Wash Luminaire Owner’s Manual
The AR500 Wash Luminaire Owner’s Manual (ETC part number
7091M1005) provides a detailed reference on the AR500 luminaire. Fully
illustrated, the manual gives step-by-step procedures for site preparation,
physical mounting, address configuration, power and control cabling,
testing and troubleshooting, and field maintenance procedures (including
bulb replacement).
Composer Control System Owner’s Manual
The Composer Control System Owner’s Manual (ETC part number
7090M1003) provides a detailed reference on the Composer Control
System including Master Control Processor, Expander Module, DMX
Interpreter, and Remote Stations. Fully illustrated, the manual gives step-
by-step procedures for site preparation, physical mounting, address
configuration, power and control cabling, testing and troubleshooting, and
field maintenance procedures.
Composer PC Software User’s Guide
The Composer PC Software User’s Guide (ETC part number 7090M1008)
provides detailed operating instructions for the Composer PC Software.
The document addresses creating, storing, and playing back presets,
sequences, templates, schedules and the calendar.

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Electronic Theatre Controls, Incorporated
3030 Laura Lane
Middleton, WI 53562
Toll Free: 800.688.4116
Voice: 608.831.4116
Fax: [phone]
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There are several avenues of support as you plan, purchase, install, and
program your lighting system.
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ETC, Inc. sales hours are: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Central Time.
Toll Free: 800.215.1823
Voice: 608.831.4116
Fax: [phone]
Internet: http://www.etcconnect.com
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Irideon, Inc. also has a network of authorized dealers. Please call the
Irideon, Inc. Sales Department for information about contacting an
authorized dealer in your area. Your authorized dealer has been
thoroughly trained and equipped to assist you with your automated lighting
needs. Contact your dealer first if you have any technical questions. For
your convenience, write the name, address, and phone number of your
dealer here:
Name:
Address:
City: _______________ State: ______ Zip:
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Ask questions and receive detailed answers from the Technical Support
Department. Just send e-mail to the address listed below. You will
receive a reply by e-mail.
[e-mail]
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You can fax questions or comments to Irideon, Inc. Just send a fax to the
number listed below. You will receive a reply by fax.
608.836.1736
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Irideon, Inc. technical support hours are: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Central
Time. If you call after hours, you may leave voice mail. The voice mail
activates a pager, so please indicate clearly if your problem is an
emergency. Irideon, Inc. cannot guarantee a response outside of working
hours, but emergency calls can generally be handled within a reasonable
time.
Toll Free: 800.688.4116
Direct: 608.831.4116
When you call, please be at your computer, have your documentation in
hand, and be prepared to provide the following information for the
components you are using:
•Product serial number used for registration.
•Product version number of the Composer PC software, found by
choosing About from the Help menu in the Composer application.
•The type of computer you are using (including processor type, speed,
amount of memory, type of display, etc.).
•Exact wording of any messages that appear on your screen.
•What you were doing when the problem occurred.
•How you tried to solve the problem.
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The IRIDEON AR6 luminaire has been designed to be maintenance free.
In the event problems do occur, please contact your local ETC distributor
or call ETC Technical Support. This manual contains a troubleshooting
guide to aid in the identification of failures discovered during initial
installation or daily use and for replacement of user replaceable
subassemblies.

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This manual is divided into three chapters:
Chapter 1 contains a description of the AR6 recessed luminaire, including
functional descriptions, controls and indicators, major components,
internal diagrams, and system diagrams.
Chapter 2 contains the installation procedure, including how to verify
proper luminaire operation.
Chapter 3 contains basic testing, troubleshooting, and removal and
replacement procedures for user replaceable subassemblies.

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The AR6™ Recessed Luminaire is a specialized interior lighting
instrument that offers numerous state-of-the-art features such as patented
computer control of light, color, and pattern projection.
The AR6 Recessed Luminaire utilizes a moving mirror technology for
virtually silent light beam movement and offers optional features such as
color and pattern selection as well as a choice between incandescent or arc
lamp source. Additionally, the luminaire offers optional beam control
features. The spot version is available with a narrow field-of-view or
medium field-of-view lens. The wash version is available with
interchangeable narrow, medium, or wide field-of-view lenses.
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2. Electrical Assembly 7. Color/Pattern wheels
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The IRIDEON™ family of architectural luminaires is controlled by the
IRIDEON Composer™ control system.
The luminaire is programmable from a personal computer (PC) and
controlled by either a PC; Master Control Processor with or without
Expander and/or remote stations; or a DMX Interpreter. The luminaires
receive data supplied over a single cable to control not only color, image,
and direction, but intensity and transition times between lighting effects.
The spot luminaire is capable of performing five functions: focus, color,
pattern projection, beam and timing. The wash version can perform up to
four functions: focus, color, beam and timing. A brief description of these
functions follows:
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The focus function is the luminaire’s ability to move the projected light
beam in a horizontal (pan) or vertical (tilt) plane. This is accomplished by
shining a fixed position light source at a mirror to create a reflection. The
mirror is then moved via pan and tilt axis motors to shift the reflected
beam of light across a wide arc range.
PAN MOTOR
TILT MOTOR
MIRROR
LIGHT SOURCE
LIGHT BEAM
In the AR6 recessed luminaire, pan and tilt focus can be achieved
manually or via optional motor control.
Manual capability is intended for those users who intend their light to be
focused on a single point for extended periods of time but desire full
control over color and, in the case of the spot luminaire, pattern projection.
Motorized focus provides the user expanded capability in lighting design.
Motorized focus can be achieved real time at the control station or stored
in the preset and activated when the command is executed.
The on-board processor controls individual pan and tilt motors (when
selected as an option) that direct the moving mirror to the desired positions
within the transition time specified by the preset or real time control. Pan
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The color function controls the color changing mechanism, also known as
a color wheel. When one color filter from the wheel is positioned in the
light path, the beam of light is filtered to allow a specific light wavelength
range to pass through and the desired light color is produced. A motor is
attached to the color wheel which rotates its filters into and out of the light
path, as directed by the on-board microprocessor. Each color wheel
provides for 8 colors plus an open position for unfiltered white light. A set
of factory selected saturated colors are available on one color wheel while
a second optional color wheel features pastel colors.
THE COLOR WHEEL IS MOUNTED
OFFSET FROM THE LIGHT BEAM.
THE WHEEL IS ROTATED
TO PLACE THE DESIRED FILTER
IN THE LIGHT PATH.
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A pattern wheel is an available option with the spot luminaire. The
pattern function controls the pattern wheel. Patterns, such as stars, circles,
or even company logos, are etched into one of eight frames on a single
wheel of coated glass. When a selected pattern from the wheel is
positioned (via motor control) in the light path, the coating blocks a
portion of the light beam allowing the unetched area to project the pattern
on the floor, ceiling, or wall. The pattern wheel working in conjunction
with the color wheel provides the opportunity to produce dazzling effects.
A set of predefined patterns have been selected for inclusion in this order
option. Custom patterns are available through special order.
THE PATTERN WHEEL IS MOUNTED
OFFSET FROM THE LIGHT BEAM.
THE WHEEL IS ROTATED
TO PLACE THE DESIRED PATTERN
IN THE LIGHT PATH.
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The beam function controls the column of light exiting the lens of the
luminaire. This column of light is made up of thousands of individual
light rays. The outer part of this column is the beam edge.
In the case of the spot luminaire, manual or optional motorized lens
control of beam edge is provided to allow the user to choose between a
soft or well defined edge or pattern. The spot luminaire may be ordered
with either a narrow field-of-view lens set or a medium field-of-view lens
set. To change the size of the beam, additional lens sets may be ordered to
convert between narrow and medium field of view.
The wash luminaire spreads the beam and eliminates beam edge. The
wash luminaire may be ordered as narrow, medium, or wide field-of-view.
Additional lens kits are available to convert from ordered beam size to
either of the remaining two beam sizes.