Vari Lite VL3600 PROFILE IP User manual

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OVERVIEW
VL3600 74817-001 VL3600-Touring Black
VL3600 74817-101 VL3600-Touring White
VL3600 74817-900 VL3600-Flight Case insert
VL3600 74817-011 VL3600-Install Black
VL3600 74817-111 VL3600-Install White
This document provides basic setup instructions
and safety warnings for the following product(s):
CONNECTING POWER
This fixture requires standard AC power distribution from 120-240VAC, 50/60
Hz. Current required depends on the AC supply voltage and product model.
NOTE: The mating True1 IP 65 compatible connector is supplied; however, you will
need to purchase or construct a cable appropriate for your application.
Depending on the application, the luminaire’s AC input cable may require
a dierent connector. If required, install a new connector meeting your
requirements using the following wire color code reference:
WARNING: DO NOT connect to three-phase service in countries with 240V power.
INSTALLATION AND SETUP
WIRE* CONNECTION
Green/yellow AC ground
Blue AC neutral
Brown AC line
* International (Harmonized) Standard
Single-phase power from 120-240V RMS: Two-phase power at 208V RMS:
CONNECTION PIN
AC neutral X
AC line Y
Ground (earth) G
X
Y
G
CONNECTION PIN
Phase 1 X
Phase 2 Y
Ground (earth) G
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To connect power and data:
Step 1. Connect data cable from console to first luminaire in chain at DATA IN connector.
Step 2. If required, connect additional data cables from DATA THRU connectors to DATA IN connectors
of remaining luminaires in link.
Step 3. Atlastluminaireinlink,installmaleterminationconnector at DATATHRUconnector.(Luminaires
and other devices on the same DMX chain may not function properly without termination.)
Step 4. Connect AC Input Cable connector to power input source.
Step 5. Dress AC input and data cables and secure them so that they will not interfere with luminaire
head and yoke movement.
CURRENT VERSUS VOLTAGE
TABLE 1 provides the luminaire’s current draw at specific
voltages. Total luminaire current is calculated with the
lamp on and all motors sequencing.
CONNECTING DATA
A maximum of 32 luminaires may be connected in any
one DMX data link.
NOTE: This maximum limit applies to the luminaire “daisy
chain” only. Your system or console may require fewer
luminaires on a single data link path. Consult your console
documentation for more information.
AC VOLTAGE
AT 60HZ
TOTAL
LUMINAIRE
CURRENT
TOTAL
LUMINAIRE
POWER
PFC
120V 12.66A 1505W 0.996
180V 8.22A 1475W 0.988
208V 7.12A 1472W 0.987
230V 6.32A 1460W 0.987
240V 6.12A 1445W 0.983
264V 5.58A 1440W 0.980
277V 5.38A 1435W 0.966
TAbLE 1. CURRENT VS. VOLTAGE (1000W LED)

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FLOOR MOUNTING
All luminaires included in this manual are designed to sit directly on its base in a floor installation
application. When used in this type of application, be sure to leave enough space around the luminaire
to allow proper, uninterrupted airflow for cooling and movement.
HANGING THE FIXTURE
The VL3600 PROFILE IP can be hung horizontally or 45° vertically from any structure designed to work
with the type of load created by this moving luminaire. Two mounting truss hooks or other mounting
hardware are required. Many compatible truss hooks are available from dierent manufacturers for your
particular needs.
A minimum of two hooks per luminaire is required. If mounting method does not use truss hooks, two
attachment points, per luminaire, are required.
Install mounting hardware and brackets:
Step 1. Install truss hooks on two provided truss hook
brackets as required as shown.
NOTE: Various types of truss hooks can be used. The Mega
Claw truss hook, as well as many other standard hooks, can be
ordered separately.
Step 2. Determine required configuration of bracket
installation. Brackets may be installed in many
dierent orientations as shown.
Step 3. While pulling up on locking mechanism
release, fit keyed holes onto raised mounting
buttons at bottom of enclosure. Slide forward
and release locking mechanism to lock in
place. Ensure brackets are locked securely.
WARNING: Ensure that the bracket locking mechanism is fully
seated after the bracket is installed on the fixture.

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Installing in Truss:
Step 1. Using two people, lift luminaire into mounting position.
Step 2. Secure in place with truss hook. Ensure truss hook hardware that locks hook in place (e.g.
wing bolt) is properly tightened and that luminaire is fully supported.
Step 3. Attach safety cable (as required) as follows:
a. Loop safety cable at least once around safety cable anchor point rod.
b. Loop safety cable at least once around truss/pipe and secure around pipe.
Step 4. Make sure tilt and pan locks are disengaged so luminaire moves freely.
Step 5. Connect power and data cables.
FIGURE 1. INSTALLING bRACKETS ON LUMINAIRE ENCLOSURE

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FIXTURE MAINTENANCE
Unscrew the screws of the luminaire head covers with a Torx screwdriver to open the luminaire
head covers (no need to move the waterproof silicon ring) for after-service.
Unscrew the screws of the luminaire arm covers with a Torx screwdriver to open the luminaire
arm covers (no need to move the waterproof silicon ring) for after-service.
After maintenance, power on the luminaire to check whether all functions are normal.
Install the head and arm covers and check carefully whether they are locked,
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Adjust the luminaire head to the illustrated state and ready for air tightness test.
Remove three pressure relief valves with a 16mm hex sleeve screwdriver.
After removing the three pressure relief valves, lock any two pressure relief valve holes with two
M12 waterproof screws, and insert the air hose of the air tightness tester into the remaining
pressure relief valve hole. Power on the air tightness tester, adjust the parameters, run the test
and wait for the test results.
After the test is passed, remove the two M12 waterproof screws and put the three pressure relief valves
back in place.

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MENU CONTROLS
The menu system is controlled by an OK (Enter), MENU (Escape), and two Arrow (▲▼) buttons.
Press and hold the ENTER button, and then quickly press the UP▲, Down▼, UP▲,
DOWN▼buttons in 2s to unlock the screen.
QUICK REFERENCE MENU KEY SHORTCUTS
MENU KEY SHORTCUTS FUNCTION
Holding Menu at Power up Bypass Calibration
Menu + Up ReCal All
Menu + Down Pan / Tilt Deactivated
Menu + Enter Factory Defaults
Enter + Up LED On
Enter + Down LED O
Up + Down Display FLIP
Enter + Up + Down at Power up Reset Timers Shortcut

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DMX
CHANNEL PARAMETER
1 Intensity High
2 Intensity Low
3 Pan High
4 Pan Low
5 Tilt High
6 Tilt Low
7 Focus High
8 Focus Low
9 Zoom High
10 Zoom Low
11 Cyan
12 Yellow
13 Magenta
14 CTO Wheel
15 Color Adjustment
(Color Wheel 2)
16 Color Wheel 1
17 Color Wheel 1 Control
18 Gobo Wheel 1 (Fixed)
19 Gobo Wheel 1 Control
20 Gobo Wheel 2
21 Gobo Wheel 2 Rotate/Index
High Byte
22 Gobo Wheel 2 Rotate/Index
Low Byte
23 Gobo Wheel 2 Control
24 VLFX (Gobo Wheel 3)
25 VLFX (Gobo Wheel 3)
Rotate/Index High Byte
DMX
CHANNEL PARAMETER
26 VLFX (Gobo Wheel 3)
Rotate/Index Low Byte
27 VLFX (Gobo Wheel 3)
Control
28 Iris
29 Frame 1A
30 Frame 1B
31 Frame 2A
32 Frame 2B
33 Frame 3A
34 Frame 3B
35 Frame 4A
36 Frame 4B
37 Frame Rotate
38 Prism 1 (Triangular)
39 Prism 1 Index/Rotate High
Byte
40 Prism 1 Index/Rotate Low
Byte
41 Prism 2 (Flat)
42 Prism 2 Index/Rotate
High Byte
43 Prism 2 Index/Rotate
Low Byte
44 Frost
45 Strobe
46 Future use channel
47 Programmers Channel
48 Fan Control
49 Luminaire Control
TAbLE 2. 16-bIT MODE
QUICK REFERENCE DMX MAPS
The short form DMX maps are available on the following pages. Visit the product page for full DMX maps.
• Table 2. 16-Bit
• Table 3. 16-Bit Enhanced Mode (Default)

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DMX
CHANNEL
PARAMETER
1 Intensity High
2 Intensity Low
3 Pan High
4 Pan Low
5 Tilt High
6 Tilt Low
7 Focus High
8 Focus Low
9 Zoom High
10 Zoom Low
11 Cyan
12 Yellow
13 Magenta
14 CTO Wheel
15 Color Adjustment
(Color Wheel 2)
16 Color Wheel 1
17 Color Wheel 1 Control
18 Gobo Wheel 1 (Fixed)
19 Gobo Wheel 1 Control
20 Gobo Wheel 2
21 Gobo Wheel 2 Rotate/Index
High Byte
22 Gobo Wheel 2 Rotate/Index
Low Byte
23 Gobo Wheel 2 Control
24 VLFX (Gobo Wheel 3)
25 VLFX (Gobo Wheel 3)
Rotate/Index High Byte
26 VLFX (Gobo Wheel 3)
Rotate/Index Low Byte
27 VLFX (Gobo Wheel 3)
Control
TAbLE 3. 16-bIT ENHANCED MODE (DEFAULT)
DMX
CHANNEL
PARAMETER
28 Iris
29 Frame 1A
30 Frame 1B
31 Frame 2A
32 Frame 2B
33 Frame 3A
34 Frame 3B
35 Frame 4A
36 Frame 4B
37 Frame Rotate
38 Prism 1 (Triangular)
39 Prism 1 Index/Rotate High
Byte
40 Prism 1 Index/Rotate Low
Byte
41 Prism 2 (Flat)
42 Prism 2 Index/Rotate High
Byte
43 Prism 2 Index/Rotate Low
Byte
44 Frost
45 Strobe
46 Future use channel
47 Programmers Channel
48 Focus Timing
49 Optics Timing
50 Color Timing
51 Beam Timing
52 Gobo Timing
53 Fan Control
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WARNING: It is not recommended to power any Vari-Lite fixture from a dimmer - even in 'NONDIM' mode. Dimmer
and non-dim modules are not suitable sources of power because their output modifies the AC wave form. This may
work for a short time, but will eventually result in power problems, operating errors, and/or fixture failure and may
void the warranty.
WARNING: It is the responsibility of the user to adequately protect supply source with a correct size and type circuit
breaker and not overload circuits.
WARNING: This unit has a battery. Replace only with the correct type of battery. Failure to use the correct battery
could cause serious damage to the fixture. Dispose of used batteries appropriately.
IEC/TR 62778 NOTICE ON RETINAL bLUE LIGHT HAZARD
For reference only. Refer to product label for specific warnings for this product.
Risk Group 1 None
Risk Group 2 CAUTION! Do not stare into beam.
Risk Group 3 WARNING! Do not look into the beam. No direct eye exposure
to the beam is permitted.