Vari Lite VL5LED WASH User manual

VL5LED WASH
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1 DESCRIPTION
91200545005 VL5LED Wash
FEATURES
• LED
• 13,000 lumen of output
• 8° to 35° zoom range
• RGBA + Lime + Cyan color mixing
• Blade system
• Ultra compact
Download the product datasheet from the Vari-Lite website at www.vari-lite.com for the full technical specifica-
tions.
COMPONENTS
INCLUDED ITEMS
The following illustration shows all items included with the luminaire:
Note: Check with the local Signify Oce or Authorized Vari*Lite dealer for availability on accessories.
LUMINAIRE OVERVIEW
The following illustration shows the external luminaire components and controls.
POWER CONNECTOR
QUICK START GUIDE
(this document)
CASE SIP
CASE
SIP
WARRANTY CARD
INCLUDED ITEMS
HOOK RAILS
HOO
KR
AIL
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VL5LED WASH
Yoke Assembly.
Houses tilt motor and
routes cables to / from
head and enclosure assemblies.
Luminaire Head Assembly.
Houses lenses, gobos, fixed
color filters, strobe, reflector,
and light source.
Enclosure Assembly.
Houses ballast, menu system,
pan motor, and AC input connection,
and DMX512 connections
Menu System.
Input Panel.

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SPECIAL WARNINGS
EXCEPTIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION FOR THE VL5LED WASH
The light intensity and power density of the VL5LED WASH exceeds that of other fixtures typically used in this
application. The warnings and cautions that follow are critically important to the safe operation of this fixture.
This product is for commercial use only by trained professionals only.
If you have any questions about the safe installation and operation of the VL5LED WASH, please contact Vari-
Lite customer service at VARI-LITE (1-877-827-4548), 1-214-647-7880, or [e-mail].
WARNING: Light Beam Projects Intense Heat. Do not illuminate objects within 15m (49.21 feet) of the VL5LED
WASH. Objects within this range can scorch, melt, or ignite from the heat projected by the light beam.
WARNING: High Intensity Light Output. Do not look directly into the light beam. Avoid looking at nearby
surfaces illuminated by the beam. It is hazardous to operate luminaires without lens or shield. Shields, lenses, or
ultraviolet screens must be changed if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their eective-
ness is impaired. For example, by cracks, deep scratches, or coating breakdown.
WARNING: Hot Exterior Surfaces. The exterior surfaces of the luminaire can get very hot - up to 120ºC (248ºF).
Do not touch any surface of the luminaire while it is operating. Keep all combustible materials a minimum of
200 mm (7.87 inches) away from the luminaire. To maintain cooling fan operation after the LED is doused, keep
the luminaire powered on for 10 minutes. Wait an additional 10 minutes before touching the luminaire.
WARNING: Operating Environment. Do not operate the luminaire when the ambient temperature exceeds
45ºC (113ºF).
WARNING: Approved LED Type. Use only approved LED types in VL5LED WASH. Users can check the latest
version of Vari-Lite Technical Notice TN-248, on the Vari-Lite web site, for all approved LED.Power and Data
Cabling Requirements
POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS
POWER
The luminaire requires standard AC power distribution from AC100-240V~, 50/60Hz. Current required depends
on the AC supply voltage and product model.
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INSTALLATION
USB port
RJ45 connector
DMX in
DMX out
Power in
AC POWER INPUT
3-pole Neutrik® powerCON©
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NOTE: The mating Neutrik PowerCon connector is supplied, however, you will need to purchase or construct a
cable appropriate for your application. Allow one hour warm up if ambient temperature is below 10˚C (50˚F) .
CONNECTING POWER
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:
WIRE* CONNECTION
green Ground (earth)
white AC neutral
black AC line
*International (harmonized) standard
WARNING: DO NOT connect to three-phase service in countries with 240 volt power.
For single-phase power at 240V RMS:
CONNECTION PIN
AC neutral N
AC line L
Ground (earth) G
WARNING: It is not recommended to power any Vari-Lite luminaire 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, luminaire mis-operation and/
or failure and may void the luminaire’s warranty.
DMX TERMINATION CONNECTOR
A DMX termination connector is required at the last luminaire (or “far end of the line”) to prevent signal reflec-
tions. Signal reflections may cancel out the signal at certain line lengths, resulting in errors. The terminator is
also necessary for software downloads and running tests on multiple luminaires. To construct your own connec-
tor, you will need a 5-pin, male XLR connector.
NOTE: A DMX termination connector assembly is available as an accessory from Vari-Lite.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
HANGING THE LUMINAIRE
The VL5LED WASH can be hung horizontally or 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 compat-
ible 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.
To install mounting hardware and brackets:
Step 1. Install truss hooks on two provided truss hook brackets as required.
Step 2. Determine required configuration of bracket installation. Brackets may
be installed in many dierent orientations.
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
luminaire.

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FLOOR MOUNTING THE LUMINAIRE
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, unin-
terrupted airflow for cooling and movement.
WARNING: Light beam projects intense heat. Do not illuminate objects within 15m (49.21 feet) of the VL5LED
WASH. Objects within this range can scorch, melt, or ignite from the heat projected by the light beam.
CONNECTING DATA AND POWER
A maximum of 16 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.

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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. At last luminaire in link, install male termination connector at DATA THRU connector. (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.
POWERING UP
POWER UP AND CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE
The internal color, gobo, and beam mechanisms will also move through a full range of motion. After calibration,
the luminaire head will either stop at its “home” position (which positions the pan axis at mid-rotation and the
head parallel to the yoke with the lens pointing away from the luminaire upper enclosure) or move to its current
DMX-defined position if DMX data is present. All internal mechanisms also move to their “home” or DMX-de-
fined positions.
Subsequently, depending on the luminaire’s setting for Power-Up State (refer to “VL5LED WASH Menu System
Function Chart” on page 45).
CAUTION: Before applying power, be sure the luminaire is hung or positioned so that the head and yoke can
move freely without restriction. Make sure service tilt and pan locks are disengaged so luminaire moves freely.
To power up:
Step 1. At each luminaire, apply power by connecting luminaire to input power source (100 to 240VAC). Lu-
minaire will cycle through calibration and stop at “home” position.
ADDRESSING
PROGRAM STARTING ADDRESS
The address setting for DMX console controlled systems is entered using the Menu Display. The luminaire retains
the DMX address even if power is removed.
NOTE: Refer to your console operating instructions for specific information regarding its addressing require-
ments.
To program a DMX starting address:
Step 1. Power unit on (either via mains or battery)
Step 2. Press [ESC] to access menu
Step 3. Press [▲] or [▼] to access ADDRESS and press [OK].
Step 4. Use [◄] or [►] to move cursor to Hundreds, Tens or Ones...then press [◄] or [►] to select desired
digit. Note it will scroll from 9 to 0 or 0 to 9. Once all three digits are set, press [OK] to accept.
DMX 512
(from console
or control device)
DMX 512
(out from first to
second luminaire)
DMX 512
(out to the next
luminaire or DMX512
controlled device)

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PROGRAM STARTING ADDRESS WITHOUT CALIBRATING LUMINAIRE
It is possible to bypass the calibration sequence and go directly to the Menu Display programming in order to
pre-program an address setting.
To program starting address without calibrating luminaire:
Step 1. While powering up luminaire, press and hold
Step 2. Program address as in Program Starting Address above.
Step 3. Press and hold until display changes to the DMX address.
Step 4. Alternatively, boot via battery. Press [ESC] and [OK] the same time until display boots
NOTE: The luminaire requires a reset to restore control.

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DMX CHANNELS
CHANNEL MAPPING
The following table assumes a DMX start address of 1. When a dierent starting address is used, this address
becomes channel 1 function and other functions follow in sequence.
TABLE 1. VL5LED WASH DMX CHANNEL MAPPING
DMX LED
GROUP PARAMETER DEFAULT RANGE DESCRIPTION
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1 1 Intensity High 0 0-65535 16-Bit control of Dimming
2 2 Intensity Low
3 3 Pan High 32767 0-65535 540° Total Pan Rotation
4 4 Pan Low
5 5 Tilt High 32767 0-65535 270° Total Tilt
6 6 Tilt Low
7 7 Zoom High 128 0-255 Zoom control 0 = widest zoom 255 = narrowest zoom
Default value 50% zoom range
8 8 Red (High) 0 0-65535 0 - 100% linear control of Red LED output
9 9 Red (Low)
10 10 Green (High) 0 0-65535 0 - 100% linear control of Green LED output
11 11 Green (Low)
12 12 Blue (High) 0 0-65535 0 - 100% linear control of Blue LED output
13 13 Blue (Low)
14 14 Amber (High) 0 0-65535 0 - 100% linear control of Amber LED output
15 15 Amber (Low)
16 16 Lime (High) 0 0-65535 0 - 100% linear control of Lime LED output
17 17 Lime (Low)
18 18 Cyan (High) 0 0-65535 0 - 100% linear control of Cyan LED output
19 19 Cyan (Low)
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TABLE 1. VL5LED WASH DMX CHANNEL MAPPING
DMX LED
GROUP PARAMETER DEFAULT RANGE DESCRIPTION
116
20 20 Color Preset 0
Calibrated color presets 01 to 33;
User definable color preset 01 to 20
0 - 10 Channel OFF Color Mixing take priority
11 -14 CP_1_Moroccan Pink
15 - 18 CP_2_Pink
19 - 22 CP_3_Flesh Pink
23 - 26 CP_4_Bright Rose
27 - 30 CP_5_Follies Pink
31 - 34 CP_6_Fuchsia Pink
35 - 38 CP_7_Surprise Pink
39 - 42 CP_8_Congo Blue
43 - 46 CP_9_Blue
47 - 50 CP_10_Virgin Blue
51 -54 CP_11_Midnight Maya
55 -58 CP_11_Double C.T Blue
59 - 62 CP_13_Slate Blue
63 - 66 CP_14_Regal Blue
67 - 70 CP_15_Full C.T Blue
71 - 74 CP_16_Steel Blue

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TABLE 1. VL5LED WASH DMX CHANNEL MAPPING
DMX LED
GROUP PARAMETER DEFAULT RANGE DESCRIPTION
116
20 20 Color Preset 0
75 - 78 CP_17_Lighter Blue
79 - 82 CP_18_Cyan
83 - 86 CP_19_Marine Blue
87 - 90 CP_20_Soft Green
91 - 94 CP_21_Moss Green
95 - 98 CP_22_Green
99 - 102 CP_23_Fem Green
103 - 106 CP_24_JAS Green
107 - 110 CP_25_Pale Green
111 - 114 CP_26_Spring Yellow
115 - 118 CP_27_Yellow
119 - 122 CP_28_Deep Amber
123 - 126 CP_29_Chrome Orange
127 - 130 CP_30_Orange
131 - 134 CP_31_Magenta
135 - 138 CP_32_Flame Red
139 - 142 CP_33_Purple
143 - 146 User Preset 1
147 - 150 User Preset 2
151 - 154 User Preset 3
155 - 158 User Preset 4
159 - 162 User Preset 5
163 - 166 User Preset 6
167 - 170 User Preset 7
171 - 174 User Preset 8
175 - 178 User Preset 9
179 - 182 User Preset 10
183 - 186 User Preset 11
187 - 190 User Preset 12
191 - 194 User Preset 13
195 - 198 User Preset 14
199 - 202 User Preset 15
203 - 206 User Preset 16
207 - 210 User Preset 17
211 - 214 User Preset 18
215 - 218 User Preset 19
219 - 222 User Preset 20
223 - 255 Channel OFF Color Mixing take priority
21 21 Frost 0 0-255 Linear control of frost mechanism
0 = Fully open 255 = full closed

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TABLE 1. VL5LED WASH DMX CHANNEL MAPPING
DMX LED
GROUP PARAMETER DEFAULT RANGE DESCRIPTION
116
22 22 Strobe / Shutter 33
0 - 5 Shutter Closed
6 - 11 Shutter Open (Default 33)
12 -87 Strobe Slow>>>>>>>Fast
88 - 93 Strobe Open
94 - 169 Strobe Random Slow>>>>>>>>Fast
170 - 245 Strobe Random Sync Slow>>>>>>>>Fast
246 - 251 Shutter Open
252 - 255 Reserved
23 23 Fan Control 0
0-255 Dynamically control fan speed vs LED Output operation.
Control values as follows . . .
0-4 Automatic fan/output adjustment (Default)
05-255
Linear control of fan speed and LED max output*
DMX 5 =Highest Constant Fan Speed
DMX 255 = Lowest Constant Fan Speed
* Standard mode only
24 24 Programmers
Channel 0
Functions do not require 3 second DMX rule. mode will
change once DMX level is reached
0-40 Idle
41 - 45 Dimming Curve Linear
46 - 50 Dimming Curve S-Curve
51 - 55 Dimming Curve Square Curve (Default)**
56 - 60 Reserved Values
61 - 65 Dimmer Snap On
66 - 70 Dimmer Snap Off (Default)
71 - 75 Reserved Values
76 - 80 Reserved Values
81 - 85 Reserved Values
86 - 90 Reserved Values
91 - 95 Color Snap off (Default)
96 - 100 Color Snap on
101 - 105 Reserved Values
106 - 110 Movement fast (Default)
111 - 115 Movement smooth
116 - 120 Reserved Values
121 - 125 Tungsten Dimming On
126 - 130 Tungsten Dimming Off (Default)
131 - 135 Reserved Values
136 - 140 Reserved Values
141 - 145 Reserved Values
146 - 150 Reserved Values
151 - 155 Reserved Values
156 - 160 Reserved Values
161 - 165 Reserved Values
166 - 170 Reserved Values
171 - 175 Reserved Values
176 - 255 Reserved Values

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TABLE 1. VL5LED WASH DMX CHANNEL MAPPING
DMX LED
GROUP PARAMETER DEFAULT RANGE DESCRIPTION
116
25 25 Focus Timing 255 0-255 See timing table
26 26 Color Timing 255 0-255 See timing table
27 27 Beam Timing 255 0-255 See timing table
28 28 Control Channel 0
0-255
Control Channel used for full fixture settings, lamp
controls, and miscellaneous modes. Set discrete value
of desired effect, wait >3 seconds, then set value to 0
(Idle).
0 - 5 Idle (Default)
6 - 10 Full Luminaire ReCal
11 - 15 Fixture Shutdown
16 - 20 Reserved Values
21 - 25 Reserved Values
26 - 30 Reserved Values
31 - 35 Reserved Values
36 - 40 Reserved Values
41 - 45 Reserved Values
46 - 50 Reserved Values
51 - 55 Reserved Values
56 - 60 Reserved Values
61 - 65 Reserved Values
66 - 70 Reserved Values
71 - 75 Reserved Values
76 -80 Display On
81 -85 Display Off
86 - 90 Status Check
91 - 95 Color Calibration on
96 - 100 Color Calibration off (Default)
101 - 105 Reserved Values
106 - 110 Reserved Values
111 - 115 Standard Mode -Fixture operates at maximum output
(Default)
116 - 120 Studio Mode - Reduced output with lower fan settings
121 - 125 Whisper Mode -Reduced output with lower fan settings
126 - 130 Reserved Values
131 - 135 Record User Color Preset
136 - 140 Fan On (Default)
141 - 145 Fan Auto
146 - 150 Reserved Values
151 - 155 ReCal Position
156 - 160 Reserved Values
161 - 165 ReCal Beam
166 - 170 Reserved Values
171 - 175 Reset fixture to default
176 - 255 Reserved Values
29 29 Intensity Blades 0 0-65535 8-bit Dimming control of the Blade LED

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TABLE 1. VL5LED WASH DMX CHANNEL MAPPING
DMX LED
GROUP PARAMETER DEFAULT RANGE DESCRIPTION
116
30 30 Blade light – color
Preset 0
0 - 5 No color
6 Full Red
7 Full Green
8 Full Blue
9 Full White (Red + Green + Blue 100%)
10 Full Yellow (Blue + Green 100%)
11 Full Magenta (Red + Blue 100%)
12 Full Cyan (Blue + Green 100%)
13 Moroccan Pink
14 Pink
15 Flesh Pink
16 Bright Rose
17 Follies Pink
18 Fuchsia Pink
19 Surprise Pink
20 Congo Blue
21 Blue
22 Virgin Blue
23 Midnight Maya
24 Double C.T Blue
25 Slate Blue
26 Regal Blue
27 Full C.T Blue
28 Steel Blue
29 Lighter Blue
30 Cyan
31 Marine Blue
32 Soft Green
33 Moss Green
34 Green
35 Fem Green
36 JAS Green
37 Pale Green
38 Spring Yellow
39 Yellow
40 Deep Amber
41 Chrome Orange
42 Orange
43 Magenta
44 Flame Red
45 Purple
46 Color Effect 1
47 Color Effect 2
48 Color Effect 3
49 Color Effect 4
50 Color Effect 5

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TABLE 1. VL5LED WASH DMX CHANNEL MAPPING
DMX LED
GROUP PARAMETER DEFAULT RANGE DESCRIPTION
116
30 30 Blade light – Color
Preset 0
51 Color Effect 6
52 Color Effect 7
53 Color Effect 8
54 Color Effect 9
55 Color Effect
56 -94 Color Chase 1 (S>>>>>F)
95 - 133 Color Chase 2 (S>>>>>F)
134 - 172 Color Chase 3 (S>>>>>F)
173 - 211 Color Chase 4 (S>>>>>F)
212 - 250 Color Chase 5 (S>>>>>F)
251 - 255 No Color
31 31 Blade light - Macro
Effects 0
0 - 5
No effect static color based on Blade color preset
channel uses blade effect fade & speed channels to
control perimeters of chase 6
6 Strobe Sync full 7
7 Strobe Random full 8
8 Blade chase 1 >>> 16 9
9 Random blade chase
10 Blade chase (Paired blades ) Start 1,2
11 Blade chase (Paired blades) Start 1,3
12 Blade chase (1/4 blades ) Start 1,2,3,4,5
13 Blade chase (1/2 blades ) Start 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
14 Blade chase (opposing blades single ) Start 1,9
15 Blade chase (opposing blades pairs ) Start 1,2,9,10
16 Blade chase (opposing blades pairs ) Start 1,3,9,11
17 Blade chase (opposing blades pairs ) Start 1,5,9,13
18 Blade chase (opposing blades 1/4 ) Start
1,2,3,4,5,9,10,11,12,13
19 Blade chase (opposing 4 Pixel Rotating) Start 1,5,9,13
20 Blade chase (3 Pixel Rotation) Start 1,7,11
21 Blade chase TBC
22 Blade chase TBC
23 Blade chase TBC
24 Blade chase TBC
25 Blade chase TBC
26 Blade chase TBC
27 Blade chase TBC
28 Blade chase TBC
29 Blade chase TBC
30 Blade chase TBC
31-255 Reserved
32 32 Blade light effects
fade time 0 0 - 255 0 Fade time to XX fade time

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TABLE 1. VL5LED WASH DMX CHANNEL MAPPING
DMX LED
GROUP PARAMETER DEFAULT RANGE DESCRIPTION
116
33 33 Blade light effect
speed 0
0 - 5 Stop No movement
6 - 106 Clockwise chase S>>>>>>>>>F (Strobe flash rate in
strobe effects)
106 - 112 Pause No movement hold last position
113 - 213 Counter clockwise chase S>>>>>>>>F
214 - 224 Pause No movement hold last position
225 - 235 Stop No movement
236 - 255 Reserved
34 34 Blade LED Red (1*)
*blade 1 of 16 group 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Red LED blade light
35 35 Blade LED Green (1*)
*blade 1 of 16 group 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Green LED blade light
36 36 Blade LED Blue
*blade 1 of 16 group 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Blue LED blade light
37 Blade LED Red 2 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Red LED blade light
38 Blade LED Green 2 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Green LED blade light
39 Blade LED Blue 2 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Blue LED blade light
40 Blade LED Red 3 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Red LED blade light
41 Blade LED Green 3 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Green LED blade light
42 Blade LED Blue 3 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Blue LED blade light
43 Blade LED Red 4 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Red LED blade light
44 Blade LED Green 4 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Green LED blade light
45 Blade LED Blue 4 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Blue LED blade light
46 Blade LED Red 5 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Red LED blade light
47 Blade LED Green 5 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Green LED blade light
48 Blade LED Blue 5 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Blue LED blade light
49 Blade LED Red 6 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Red LED blade light
50 Blade LED Green 6 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Green LED blade light
51 Blade LED Blue 6 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Blue LED blade light
52 Blade LED Red 7 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Red LED blade light
53 Blade LED Green 7 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Green LED blade light
54 Blade LED Blue 7 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Blue LED blade light
55 Blade LED RED 8 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Red LED blade light
56 Blade LED Green 8 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Green LED blade light
57 Blade LED Blue 8 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Blue LED blade light
58 Blade LED RED 9 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Red LED blade light
59 Blade LED Green 9 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Green LED blade light
60 Blade LED Blue 9 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Blue LED blade light
61 Blade LED RED 10 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Red LED blade light
62 Blade LED Green 10 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Green LED blade light
63 Blade LED Blue 1 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Blue LED blade light
64 Blade LED RED 11 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Red LED blade light
65 Blade LED Green 11 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Green LED blade light
66 Blade LED Blue 11 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Blue LED blade light
67 Blade LED RED 12 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Red LED blade light
68 Blade LED Green 12 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Green LED blade light
69 Blade LED Blue 12 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Blue LED blade light

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TABLE 1. VL5LED WASH DMX CHANNEL MAPPING
DMX LED
GROUP PARAMETER DEFAULT RANGE DESCRIPTION
116
70 Blade LED RED 13 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Red LED blade light
71 Blade LED Green 13 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Green LED blade light
72 Blade LED Blue 13 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Blue LED blade light
73 Blade LED RED 14 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Red LED blade light
74 Blade LED Green 14 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Green LED blade light
75 Blade LED Blue 14 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Blue LED blade light
76 Blade LED RED 15 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Red LED blade light
77 Blade LED Green 15 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Green LED blade light
78 Blade LED Blue 15 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Blue LED blade light
79 Blade LED RED 16 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Red LED blade light
80 Blade LED Green 16 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Green LED blade light
81 Blade LED Blue 16 0 0 - 255 8-bit control of Blue LED blade light
Notes:
• Default Values: Denotes recommended console default settings.
• Use of Timing Channels: The default value setting in the profile should be 255 (proportional control) to
allow smooth movement when using console timing. The Timing channel data should change as a snap.
A zero value will give the fastest move but without any smoothing, this can look steppy in console-
timed moves.
• To use a timing channel instead of console timing it is necessary to set the timing channel to the
desired value and set cue and/or parameter time to zero. A combination of time controls can produce
unexpected results. Refer to “VL5LED WASH Timing Channel Information” on page 30 for more
information.
• Timing Channel Control: The luminaire uses the timing channel value to calculate a smooth continuous
movement for a given time and transition.
CONTROL CHANNEL FUNCTIONS
Control channel functions allow special actions such as reset and partial recalibration. These must be executed
with zero time transition or with timing disabled. Discrete values must be used; not manual controls such as
faders or encoders (see chart below for values).
RESET - resets all luminaire mechanisms.
PARTIAL RECALIBRATION - resets only the target mechanism (color, gobo, zoom, etc.) without aecting
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TABLE 2. VL5LED WASH CONTROL CHANNEL
DMX LED
GROUP PARAMETER DEFAULT RANGE DESCRIPTION
116
28 28 Control Channel 0
0 - 255
Control Channel used for full fixture settings, lamp
controls, and miscellaneous modes. Set discrete value
of desired effect, wait >3 seconds, then set value to 0
(Idle).
0 - 5 Idle (Default)
6 - 10 Full Luminaire ReCal
11 - 15 Fixture Shutdown
16 - 20 Reserved Values
21 - 25 Reserved Values
26 - 30 Reserved Values
31 - 35 Reserved Values
36 - 40 Reserved Values
41 - 45 Reserved Values
46 - 50 Reserved Values
51 - 55 Reserved Values
56 - 60 Reserved Values
61 - 65 Reserved Values
66 - 70 Reserved Values
71 - 75 Reserved Values
76 -80 Display On
81 -85 Display Off
86 - 90 Status Check
91 - 95 Color Calibration on
96 - 100 Color Calibration off (Default)
101 - 105 Reserved Values
106 - 110 Reserved Values
111 - 115 Standard Mode -Fixture operates at maximum output
(Default)
116 - 120 Studio Mode - Reduced output with lower fan settings
121 - 125 Whisper Mode -Reduced output with lower fan settings
126 - 130 Reserved Values
131 - 135 Record User Color Preset
136 - 140 Fan On (Default)
141 - 145 Fan Auto
146 - 150 Reserved Values
151 - 155 ReCal Position
156 - 160 Reserved Values
161 - 165 ReCal Beam
166 - 170 Reserved Values
171 - 175 Reset fixture to default
176 - 255 Reserved Values
To use control channel functions:
Step 1. Select an action to be sent.
Step 2. Set control channel value for desired action (for example, 6 for ReCal). Hold value for 3 seconds.
Step 3. Set control channel value to zero. (This must occur without any scaling values. Action will be voided if
other values are detected between action value and zero.)
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value change, which is required to eect the control functions.
DMX MAPPING
COLOR CONTROL
The luminaire’s color system is composed of a CMY color mixing mechanism and one color wheel. The follow
sections describe these components.
COLOR MIXING
The color mixing mechanism is made up of six graduated color flags: red, green, blue, amber, lime and cyan.
These flags provide full-spectrum color cross fades from pastel to saturated color.
TABLE 3. DMX MAP FOR RED, GREEN, BLUE, AMBER, LIME, AND CYAN
DMX LED
GROUP PARAMETER DEFAULT RANGE DESCRIPTION
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8 8 Red (High) 0 0-65535 0 - 100% linear control of Red LED output
9 9 Red (Low)
10 10 Green (High) 0 0-65535 0 - 100% linear control of Green LED output
11 11 Green (Low)
12 12 Blue (High) 0 0-65535 0 - 100% linear control of Blue LED output
13 13 Blue (Low)
14 14 Amber (High) 0 0-65535 0 - 100% linear control of Amber LED output
15 15 Amber (Low)
16 16 Lime (High) 0 0-65535 0 - 100% linear control of Lime LED output
17 17 Lime (Low)
18 18 Cyan (High) 0 0-65535 0 - 100% linear control of Cyan LED output
19 19 Cyan (Low)
TABLE 4. DMX MAP FOR STROBE
DMX LED
GROUP PARAMETER DEFAULT RANGE DESCRIPTION
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22 22 Strobe / Shutter 33
0 - 5 Shutter Closed
6 - 11 Shutter Open (Default 33)
12 -87 Strobe Slow>>>>>>>Fast
88 - 93 Strobe Open
94 - 169 Strobe Random Slow>>>>>>>>Fast
170 - 245 Strobe Random Sync Slow>>>>>>>>Fast
246 - 251 Shutter Open
252 - 255 Reserved
TABLE 5. BEAM CONTROL
DMX LED
GROUP PARAMETER DEFAULT RANGE DESCRIPTION
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27 27 Beam Timing 255 0-255 See timing table

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TIMING
TIMING CHANNEL INFORMATION
Timing channel control improves the timed moves of certain groups of parameters. We provide up to three tim-
ing channels - Focus (pan and tilt), Color Time (color parameters), and Beam Time (beam parameters).
Types of timing control:
• Timing Control Channel: the luminaire uses its timing channel value to calculate a smooth continuous
movement for a given time and transition.
• Console Timing: the console calculates the time duration between the DMX increments to be sent for a
given time and transition.
GUIDELINES:
• Timing channels support time values of up to six minutes.
• To use a timing channel instead of console timing, it is necessary to set the timing channel to the
desired value and set cue and/or parameter time to zero. A combination of time controls can produce
unexpected results.
• The default value setting in the profile should be 255 (proportional control) to allow smooth movement
when using console timing.
• The timing channel data should change as a snap. A zero value will give the fastest move, however,
without any smoothing this can appear “steppy” in console timed moves.
NOTE: Some parameters have been excluded from the timing channels. Wheel spin and gobo rotation rate
changes are not aected by timing channels.
TABLE 6. CHANNEL FUNCTION / TIMING CHANNEL RELATIONSHIP
DMX LED
GROUP PARAMETER DEFAULT RANGE DESCRIPTION
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25 25 Focus Timing 255 0 - 255 See timing table
26 26 Color Timing 255 0 - 255 See timing table
27 27 Beam Timing 255 0 - 255 See timing table
A timing value of zero is full speed. A time value of 100% (or DMX 255) enables the associated parameter(s) to
follow cue fade time (console time) rather than the timing channel.
NOTE: The particular storing syntax for your console, as well as instructions on how to write part cues, can be
found in the operation manual for that console.
To use these channels, you must:
Step 1. Create the cue, including color and frost as required.
Step 2. Decide which fixtures and which parameter groups will use timing channels.
Step 3. Assign a value to the particular timing channel(s) you wish to use (for timing information, see chart on
next page).
Step 4. Set console timing (or cue fade time) for parameters and timing channels to zero seconds.
Step 5. Store cue.
NOTE: Avoid changing timing channel values in a fading cue. This can cause unexpected behavior in the lumi-
naire as the timing channel value is updated over time. Timing channel values and the final destination of the
parameters aected by the timing channel should always be sent in a zero count.

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Timing channels can be set in either % or 0-255(DMX) modes, with the following values assigned:
TABLE 7. 3 TIMING CHANNELS
DMX
VALUE % VALUES TIME (S) DMX VALUE % VALUES TIME (S) DMX VALUE % VALUES TIME (S)
0 Full Speed 46 18 9.2 92 36 26
1 0.2 47 9.4 93 27
2 0.4 48 19 9.6 94 37 27
310.649 9.895 27
4 0.8 50 10 96 28
52 1 512010.2973828
6 1.2 52 10.4 98 29
7 1.4 53 10.6 99 39 29
8 3 1.6 54 21 11 100 29
9 1.8 55 11 101 30
10 4 2 56 22 12 102 40 30
11 2.2 57 12 103 30
12 2.4 58 13 104 31
13 5 2.6 59 23 13 105 41 31
14 2.8 60 14 106 32
15 6 3 61 24 14 107 42 32
16 3.2 62 14 108 32
17 3.4 63 15 109 33
18 7 3.6 64 25 15 110 43 33
19 3.8 65 16 111 34
20 8 4 66 26 16 112 44 34
21 4.2 67 16 113 34
22 4.4 68 17 114 35
23 9 4.6 69 27 17 115 45 35
24 4.8 70 18 116 36
25 10 5 71 28 18 117 46 36
26 5.2 72 18 118 36
27 5.4 73 19 119 37
28 11 5.6 74 29 19 120 47 37
29 5.8 75 20 121 38
30 6 76 30 20 122 48 38
31 12 6.2 77 20 123 38
32 6.4 78 21 124 39
33 13 6.6 79 31 21 125 49 39
34 6.8 80 21 126 39
35 7 81 22 127 40
36 14 7.2 82 32 22 128 50 40
37 7.4 83 23 129 41
38 15 7.6 84 33 23 130 51 41
39 7.8 85 23 131 41
40 8 86 24 132 42
41 16 8.2 87 34 24 133 52 42
42 8.4 88 25 134 43
43 17 8.6 89 35 25 135 53 43
44 8.8 90 25 136 43
45 9 91 26 137 44