IRIDEON AR500 User manual

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IRIDEON
AR500Exterior Wash Luminaire
Standard Version Installation Manual

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RIDEONAR500EXTERIOR WASH LUMINAIRE INSTALLATION MANUAL
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AR500Exterior Wash Luminaire
Standard Version Installation Manual
Reporting Errors and Recommending Improvements
You can improve this manual. If you find any mistakes, or if you know of a way
to improve procedures, please let us know. Send your letter to:
IRIDEON, Inc.
201 Regal Row
Dallas, TX. 75247 USA.
attn: Service Manager
Our FAX number in Dallas is [phone].
Patent and Trademark Notice
IRIDEON, Composer, AR5, AR6, AR50and AR500are
trademarks owned by IRIDEON, Inc., 201 Regal Row Dallas, TX 75247.
IRIDEON products and services are protected by one or more of the following
patents, and other pending patent applications worldwide: U.S. Patents No.
5,186,536; 5,073,847; 4,602,321;4,392,187; Australia Patents No. 576,400;
546,433; 649,264 Canada Patents No. 1,259,058; 1,181,795; 2,070,670,
2,050,375 Europe Patents No. 0 192 882; 0 140 994; Japan Patent No.
1,533,011; Singapore Patent No. 663/90; Spain Patent No. 548.328, Mexico
Patent No. 180,148.
© 1994-1996 IRIDEON, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Revision History
Basic 20 October 1994
Rev. A 14 June 1996

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AR500Exterior Wash Luminaire
Standard Version Installation
Each AR500™ fixture is shipped in two cartons, with the stanchion in one
carton and the head assembly in another carton. Be sure that you have one
stanchion and one head assembly for each fixture to be installed.
Included in each shipment is an installation tool kit. Check to be sure the tool kit
contains the following items:
1-15/16" open-ended wrench
3/16" T-handle Allen wrench
100Ωtermination resistor
Some additional tools will also be necessary in order to complete the installation.
You will need to obtain the following item:
#2 Phillips screwdriver
#2 Straight slot screwdriver
3/4″(or 19mm) socket
9/16″(or 15mm) Socket
The installation site must provide an adequate mounting platform, sufficient
clearance for focus adjustment of the head assembly and stanchion, sufficient
access for relamping and other servicing, and provisions for power and data
cabling.
AR5ISO
AR500 Exterior Wash Luminaire, Standard Version

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1 Site Preparations
Note: The installation contractor is responsible for compliance with local
electrical codes.
The luminaire stanchion is provided with 10 feet (3 m) data cable and 10 feet
(3 m) power cable for external termination. To ensure proper operation, the
installation site should be equipped with waterproof junction boxes for data and
power cable termination. Data and AC power for each luminaire should be
terminated in separate junction boxes, unless a single barriered junction box is
installed. Terminal strips, not wire nuts, must be used to terminate wiring.
1.1 Mounting Platform for Stanchion Assembly
The stanchion mounting platform must have a diameter (or distance across flat
sides) of at least 18 inches (45.00cm). The luminaire's mounting plate includes
mounting holes sized to provide clearance for four sets of 3/8-18 (M10)
(preferably stainless steel). The hole pattern for the mounting plate is a square
that is 10.10 inch (25.65cm) on a side [or 10-7/64 inches (5.65cm)square].
Note: Be sure to use four sets of 3/8 inch (M10) hardware when installing unit.
FTPRNT2
18.00"
(45.72cm)
TYP.
18.00" DIA
(45.72cm DIA)
10.10"
(25.65cm)
TYP.
10.10"
(25.65cm)
TYP.
7.13"
(18.1cm)
TYP.
45o
TYP.
CIRCULAR
OCTANGULAR
18.00" SQR.
(45.72cm SQR.)
SQUARE

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1.2 Clearance and Access
As shown, the head assembly can be rotated to any orientation thru 348°and
requires 13 inch (33 cm) radius clearance around the vertical tilt axis. The
stanchion assembly can be rotated 14°and requires 33-9/16 inches (85.3 cm)
radius clearance around the horizontal pan axis.
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. Flammable objects must be
kept a minimum of 13′-2″(4.0 m) from lens.
10-1/8"
10-1/8"
R33-9/16"
R8"
STDTOPVW
BDC
TILT
STOP
6
6
TILT
STOP
AR5SIDE
R13"
(R33cm)
13-1/8"
(33.4cm)
8"
(20.3"cm) 27.5"
(69.9cm)
19.5"
(49.5"cm)
8"
(20.3cm)
(20.3cm)
(85.3cm)
(25.7cm)
(25.7cm)
45

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1.3 Input Power and Control Cabling
Each AR500 luminaire requires 1000 watts of power at the specified voltage and
frequency. The luminaire is provided with 10 feet (3 m) of unterminated power
cable type SJOW-A 16-3 (1.5mm2). Power wiring is to be connected as follows:
Wire Connection
Black
*(Brown) AC Line
White
*(Blue) AC Neutral
Green
*(Green/Yellow) Ground
* - European Model
GRN
WHT
BLK <LINE
<NEUT
<GND
GRN
WHT
BLK
WIRING1
The AR500 luminaire is controlled by DMX-512 data connected to the two
shielded twisted-pairs provided in the data cable. For DMX In and Thru
configuration, connect data wiring as follows:
Wire Connection
White/Red Positive Data
Black/Green Negative Data
Drain Ground
FROM PRIOR
J-BOX +DATA
-DATA
DRAIN
+DATA
-DATA
DRAIN
T
O
S
TAN
C
HI
O
N
J-BOX TO NEXT
J-BOX
WRGDIAG3
IRIDEON, Inc recommends Belden 9729 cable for control signal distribution to
the luminaire.

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1.4 Data Wire Termination
If data cable is installed in a daisy-chain (feed-thru) configuration, install 100Ω
termination resistor (provided) at end-of-line between positive(white or red) data
line and negative(black or green) data line. If data splitter is installed, the last
luminaire on each data run, as well as the transmitter to splitter data run, must be
terminated. (See diagram in 1.7 Multiple Data Run.)
WHITE
+
-
BLACK
GREEN
RED+
-
CHAIN1
-OR-
1.5 Cable Specifications
AC POWER INPUT (to stanchion)
Wire Gauge: 16 AWG 3-conductor *(1.5mm2×3-conductor)
Rating: 300V / 13 Amps
O.D.: 0.345 inches(8.77cm) *[0.433inches(11mm)]
DATA INPUT (to stanchion)
Wire Gauge: 22 AWG 2-shielded-pair w/ drain wire
Shield (inner): Aluminum/mylar
Shield (outer): Tinned copper braid
Rating: 300V
O.D.: 0.280 inches(7.11cm)
* European model.

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1.6 Single Data Run
The following illustration displays a five units layout with a single data run.
Notice the 100Ωresistor at the end of the data line.
AC
DMX
TRANSMITTER
BELDEN 9729
(NOT SUPPLIED)
TERMINATING
RESISTOR
100
UNIT
NO. 5
UNIT
NO. 3
UNIT
NO. 2
UNIT
NO. 4
UNIT
NO. 1 DMX
ADDR:
17
DMX
ADDR:
13
DMX
ADDR:
9
DMX
ADDR:
5
DMX
ADDR:
1
AC AC AC AC
Ω
ΩΩ
Ω
AR5CTNL1
*JUNCTION BOX
(TYPICAL)
1.7 Multiple Data Run
The following illustration displays a six unit layout with a buffered DMX
splitter. Notice the three 100Ωtermination resistors.
DMX
ADDR:
1
DMX
ADDR:
5
DMX
ADDR:
9
DMX
ADDR:
13
DMX
ADDR:
17
DMX
ADDR:
21
UNIT
NO. 2 UNIT
NO. 3
UNIT
NO. 4 UNIT
NO. 5
UNIT
NO. 6
UNIT
NO. 1
DMX
TRANSMITTER
TERMINATING
RESISTOR
100Ω
ΩΩ
ΩBUFFERED
DMX
SPLITTER
AC AC
AC AC
AC
AC TERMINATING
RESISTOR
TERMINATING
RESISTOR
100Ω
ΩΩ
Ω
100Ω
ΩΩ
Ω
AR5CTNL2
*JUNCTION BOX
(TYPICAL)

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2 Luminaire Installation Procedure
The following chapter describes unpacking shipping cartons, installing,
preparing, and wiring the stanchion and head unit for the AR500 luminaire. This
section also covers lamp installation and focus procedures.
2.1 Unpack Shipping Cartons
Note: Stanchion weighs 82 pounds (37.19Kg) or less, depending on voltage
configuration; head enclosure weighs 62 pounds (28.12Kg) for a total weight of
144 pounds (65.31Kg). The luminaire requires two people for installation.
1. Remove stanchion and head assembly from cartons.
2. Locate tool kit (provided).
2.2 Install Stanchion
3. Set stanchion on mounting pad in required orientation. Loosely secure
stanchion to pad using 3/8 inch (M10) hardware (not provided). Typically,
this requires four flat washers, four lock washers, and four hex nuts.
2.3 Prepare Stanchion
4. Remove stanchion cap.
5. Set thumbwheel to address desired on switch board located at top of
electronics plate (detailed in 3 Fixture Address).
MOTOR OUTPUT
16 PIN CPC
CONNECTOR
THUMBWHEEL
ADDRESS
SWITCH
DATA INPUT
9 PIN CPC
CONNECTOR
STNCHPRP
MOUNTING
HARDWARE
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2.4 Wiring to Stanchion
6. Strip both data cable and power cable to expose conductors. Install 100Ω
termination resistor (provided) at end-of-line between positive(white or red)
data line and negative(black or green) data line. If data splitter is installed,
the last luminaire on each data run, as well as the transmitter to splitter data
run, must be terminated. (See diagram in 1.3 Input Power and Control
Cabling.) Connect as follows:
a. DATA Wires:
Wire Connection
White/Red Positive Data
Black/Green Negative Data
Drain Ground
FROM PRIOR
J-BOX +DATA
-DATA
DRAIN
+DATA
-DATA
DRAIN
T
O
S
TAN
C
HI
O
N
J-BOX TO NEXT
J-BOX
WRGDIAG3
b. POWER wires:
Wire Connection
Black
*(Brown) AC Line
White
*(Blue) AC Neutral
Green
*(Green/Yellow) Ground
GRN
WHT
BLK <LINE
<NEUT
<GND
GRN
WHT
BLK
WIRING1

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2.5 Install Head Enclosure
7. Connect head enclosure to stanchion as follows:
a. Remove nut, spring washer, and flat washer from the head
enclosure tilt tube and from cables. Ensure black o-ring stays in
tilt tube groove.
b. Dress cables through hole in stanchion.
c. Position grooves in tilt tube clamp so that they face upwards
(head enclosure can later be rotated to face desired direction)
and put head enclosure tilt tube through hole in stanchion.
NUT
TILT
TUBE
CLAMP
STANCHN2
The grooves in the tilt tube clamp should fit over the two corresponding ridges
running vertically on side of stanchion. Ensure black o-ring remains in groove of
tilt tube.
MATE GROOVES ON TILT
TUBE CLAMP WITH RIDGES
ON STANCHON SIDE
STANCHN8
d. Place flat washer over cables and onto threaded part of tilt tube.
Repeat for wave washer.

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e. Dress nut over cables and thread onto tilt tube as shown.
f. Using 1-15/16 inch open-ended wrench (provided), tighten 1-7/8
inch nut only until snug. The head should rotate when moved by
both hands, yet hold itself in place when left alone. There
should be no gap between tilt tube and stanchion side.
TUBASSY
TILT TUBE
ASSY
FLAT WASHER
WAVE WASHER
1-7/8" NUT
2.6 Finish Preparing Stanchion
8. Connect head enclosure cables to stanchion.
a. Plug in white lamp connector to ballast output connector.
b. Plug in 16-pin CPC connector (black) to electronics plate motor
output connector.
WHITE LAMP
CONNECTOR
M
O
T
O
R
O
UTPUT
CONNECTOR

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c. Reinstall stanchion cap. Tighten screws in a diagonal cross
pattern only until snug. Then tighten screws in same pattern
until tight. Be sure gasket forms proper seal when replacing cap.
2.7 Preliminary Focus Adjustment
9. Using 3/16 inch T-handle Allen wrench (provided), loosen Allen head screw
on tilt tube clamp as needed.
10. Rotate head assembly to approximate desired angle.
11. Tighten Allen head screw on tilt tube clamp as needed to hold luminaire in
place.
2.8 Install Lamp
12. Remove rear cap. Be sure O-ring remains in groove of rear cap.
13. Install lamp in lamp socket. Do not touch the quartz bulb with bare fingers.
If touched, clean quartz bulb with alcohol.
14. Reinstall rear cap on head enclosure, assuring O-ring is still in-place.
Tighten screws in a diagonal cross pattern only until snug. Then tighten
screws in same pattern until tight.
REAR CAP
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3 Fixture Address
Each AR500 luminaire requires four channels of DMX data to control the
position of the color filters and diffuser/douser. The control sequence is as
follows:
Channel Filters & Diffuser/Douser
1 Blue Filters
2 Amber Filters
3 Magenta Filters
4 Diffuser/Douser Panels
3.1 Setting the DMX Starting Address
The luminaire DMX starting address is set by a thumbwheel switch on the
electronics plate in the stanchion. The next three channels will also be received.
Each luminaire in a system must be set to the appropriate address in order to
receive the four channels of data to control each luminaire.
THUMBWHEEL
SWITCH BOARD
STANCHN1

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In a simple case, only AR500 luminaires are on a DMX-512 distribution network
and the first luminaire is set for DMX channel 1. Thumbwheel addresses for
AR500 luminaires in such a case are given below:
Luminair
e
Thumbwheel
Address
Luminair
e
Thumbwheel
Address
Luminaire Thumbwheel
Address
1 1 11 41 21 81
2 5 12 45 22 85
3 9 13 49 23 89
4 13 14 53 24 93
5 17 15 57 25 97
6 21 16 61 26 101
7 25 17 65 27 105
8 29 18 69 28 109
9 33 19 73 29 113
10 37 20 77 30 117
4 Power-Up and Final Focus
1. Apply power to start lamp. The automatic calibration process will drive all
filters to an open position. The luminaire will then remain on a solid white
beam (unless DMX signal is present). Allow seven minutes for lamp to
warm-up to full output.
2. Focus luminaire as follows:
a. Tilt head assembly to adjust for elevation.
b. Turn stanchion to adjust for azimuth.
c. Tighten Allen head screw in tilt tube clamp until secure.
d. Power unit off.
e. Remove stanchion cap.
f. Tighten 1-1/4 inch nut securely. Tilt tube clamp should hold
head in place while tightening.
g. Replace stanchion cap (ensure gasket forms good seal).
h. Tighten nuts or bolts on stanchion securely.
i. Turn unit on.

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5 TEST ROUTINES
The AR500™ fixture has embedded test routines which allow you to control the
unit using the thumbwheel switch. Use this feature to test and troubleshoot the
unit without DMX control present. The settings are given below.
To start the tests, change thumbwheel address as required. Abort tests by
moving address out of 900 range.
Test Thumbwheel Address Description of Routine
All Open 900 All panels open, static.
Blue Closed 910 Blue panels only closed, static.
Amber Closed 920 Amber panels only closed,
static.
Magenta Closed 930 Magenta panels only closed,
static.
Diffuser/Douser Closed 940 Diffuser/Douser panels only
closed, static.
Blue Cycle 950 Blue panels only cycling. All
other panels open.
Amber Cycle 960 Amber panels only cycling. All
other panels open.
Magenta Cycle 970 Magenta panels only cycling.
All other panels open.
Diffuser/Douser Cycle 980 Diffuser/Douser panels only
cycling. All other panels open.
All Cycle 990 Sequential cycling of individual
panels with an open state before
the next panel closes.

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6 LED FUNCTIONS
The stanchion electronics plate contains two boards with LED functions: a
power supply and a control card. Both contain a single LED which indicates the
activity of the unit.
GREEN LED
POWER SUPPLY
CONTROL PCB
RED LED
THUMBWHEEL
SWITCH
ELECTVW1
The POWER SUPPLY has a green LED. When lit, the LED indicates that 24
Vdc power is present in the output and the supply is working properly.
The CONTROL CARD has a red LED which indicates one-of-three states of
activity:
Control Card LED state Description
Slow Flashing Control card operating normally but DMX
signal is missing or invalid.
Fast Flashing Control card operating normally and has valid
DMX signal.
Solid On or Off The control card has stopped running for some
reason. Possible blown fuse, control card
failure, loose connection, etc.

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7 TROUBLESHOOTING
If the fixture has been installed and exhibits the following problems, try the
suggested remedies and/or see the referenced section of the manual for possible
solutions. If the problem cannot be solved, please call your local IRIDEON
distributor or call IRIDEON Technical Support in Dallas, Texas U.S.A. at
214-819-3208 or toll-free at 800-215-1823.
Refer to Figures 1 and 2 at end of troubleshooting section as needed.

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7.1 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Hazardous voltages are present. Tests to be performed by
qualified personnel only.
If bulb does not light...
Is the bulb installed? Power off unit. Make sure good lamp is installed.
See 2.8 Install Lamp.
Is ballast power connector plugged-in? Power off unit. Remove stanchion cap. Check
brown 2-pin connector at top of ballast for good
connection. (See Figure 1: Ballast Layout for
location).
Is there AC power to ballast? Power off unit. Remove stanchion cap. Unplug
brown 2-pin connector at top of ballast card. Power
on unit and check for proper input AC across pins
on female connector. See Figure1: Ballast Layout.
(Proper input AC dependent on configuration)
Power off unit. Plug connector back in and
reinstall stanchion cap.
Is the AC correctly terminated? Power off unit. See 2.4 Wiring to Stanchion.
Is bulb wire connected in stanchion? Power off unit. Bulb wires are on white connector
at top of stanchion. Check for good connection.
Are there any loose connections on
ballast?
Power off unit. Check other wire connections.
Note: The transformer and inductor each have
unterminated wires for use in installations with
alternate AC power. These should be "tied off" and
are not considered loose connections.
Does the unit have a douser
mechanism?
If so, make sure douser mechanism is open. To
open douser, remove DMX signal, then cycle
power to fixture. The douser and all filters should
go to open. If filters do not move, go to 7.3
Electronics Troubleshooting.