Viking VK280 User manual

VK280FLXMOVINGHEAD
USERMANUAL
Rev 2.01

CAUTION! EYE DAMAGE!
Avoidlookingdirectlyintothelightsource!
This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to en-
sure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes
written in this manual.
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this
manual or any unauthorized modification to the device.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty.
1. Safetyinstructions
Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel of the fixture.
This fixture should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized distributor or local power company.
Always disconnect the fixture from AC power before cleaning, removing or installing the fuses, or any part.
Thepowerplughastobeaccessibleafterinstallingthefixture.Donotoverloadwalloutletsandextensioncords
as this can result in fire or electric shock.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this fixture where the cord may be damaged by
persons walking on it.
Make sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the fixture and the power
cord from time to time.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Do not connect this fixture to a dimmer pack.
During the initial start-up some smoke or smell may arise. This is a normal process and does not necessarily
mean that the device is defective.
Do not touch the device’s housing withbare hands during its operation (housing becomes
hot)!
For replacement use lamps and fuses of same type and rating only.
FORYOUROWNSAFETY,PLEASEREADTHISUSERMANUALCAREFULLY
BEFOREYOUINITALLY START
Thislightwasdesignedforindooruseanditisintendedfor
professionalapplicationonly.Itisnotforhouseholduse.
CAUTION!
Disconnectthefixturefrommainsbeforeyouremoveanycoverofthe fixture.
Witha highvoltage youcansufferadangerouselectricshockwhentouching
livewiresandelectricalpartsundercovers!
ThisfixturefallsunderprotectionclassI.Thereforethisfixturehastobeconnectedto
amainssocketoutletwithaprotective earthingconnection.

If the fixture has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on
immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until
it has reached room temperature.
Do not shake the fixture. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the fixture.
This fixture was designed for indoor use only; do not expose this unit to rain or use near water.
Whenchoosing theinstallation spot,please makesure thatthe fixture is not exposedto extreme heat,moisture
or dust.
Air vents and slots in the fixture´s head and base are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of
the device and to protect it from overheating.
Do not block the front objective lens with any object when the fixture is under operation.
The openings should never be covered with cloth or other materials, and never must be blocked.
The fixture becomes very hot during operation. Allow the fixture to cool approximately 20 minutes prior to
examination.
This fixture should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly
fastened.
Always use a secondary safety cable when mounting this fixture.
Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the
fixture.
The maximum ambient temperature 45°C must never be exceeded.
Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not
qualified for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!
Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
Warning
Theminimumdistancebetweenlightoutputandtheilluminatedsurfacemustbemore
than10meters.
CAUTION!
Thelenshastobe replacedwhenitisobviouslydamaged,
so its function is notimpaired, e. g.due to cracks or deepscratches!
CAUTION!
The lamphasto be replacedwhen itis damaged
ordeformedduetotheheat!
CAUTION!
Fast on-off-cycles(e.g. 10 min. on / 10min. off) will reducelamp life.

2. Installation
2.1 Connection to the mains
The VK280 FLX is equipped with auto-switching power supplythat automaticallyadjusts to any 50-60Hz
AC power source from 100-240 Volts.
This fixture must be earthed. To use the fixture, a plug must be fixed.
The correct assembly of a sufficient plug may be done by professional persons only.
The conductors in the cable are marked by the following table.
Core (EU) Core (US) Connection Plug Terminal Marking
Brown
Light blue
Green/Yellow
Black
White
Green
Live
Neutral
Earth
L
N
Fixturesmustbeinstalledbyaqualifiedelectricianinaccordancewithall
national andlocalelectricalandconstructioncodesandregulations.
Forprotectionfromelectricshock,thefixturemustbeearthed!

2.2 Changing the lamp
To insert a new lamp.
1. Disconnectthefixturefrommainsandallowittocoolatleast20minutes.
2. Remove the 4 Crosshead screws labeled (B) in diagram below that secure the lamp access cover and
remove the square cover to gain access to the lamp compartment.
3. Remove both Spade Crimp Connectors (A) from the flat terminal blades on the lamp.
4. Holding the lamp by its ceramic base carefully pull the lamp outwards until you break force of
spring locks keeping the lamp in the lamp locationrecess.
5 Holding the new lamp by its ceramic base ,gently insert the lamp into lamp compartment untilit snaps into
spring locks inthe lamplocationrecess
Do not install a lamp with a higher wattage! A lamp like this generates temperatures the device is not designed
for. Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty. Please follow the lamp manufacturer‘s
notes!
Warning: do not touch the lamp’s envelope with bare hands. Should this happen, clean the bulb with a cloth
soaked in alcohol and dry it
6. Slidebothleads with Crimp connectors (A)onto the lampblades andcheckthisconnection
7. Re-insertthelampcover andtightenthefour cross heads screws (B).
8. Connect the fixture to the mains.
9. Reset the "Lamp On Time” and "Lamp Strikes” counters in the menu "Information”.
DANGER!
Installthelampwiththefixtureunpluggedfrommains!
Neveroperatethisfixturewithoutthelamp!
Donotoperatethisfixturewithoutthelampcover!

2.3 Lamp adjustment
The lamp holder is aligned at the factory. Due to differences between lamps, the fine adjustment may improve
lightperformance.
For lamp adjustment there are four crosshead screws in position
B below that allow the centering of the lamp within the Lamp
Location Recess
To adjust the lamp in the fixture.
1. Connect the fixture to the mains, switch on the lamp, open shutter and dimmer, set zoom and focus (Static
gobo wheel a rotating gobo wheel should be set at 0 DMX) and check the image on the wall
2. Disconnectthefixturefrommains.
3. Remove the lamp cover as per fitting new lamp above to get into lamp compartment.
4. Move the lamp into desired position by using a suitable screwdriver inserted in the appropriate screws (B).
5. Replace thelampcover andtightenthefourcrossheadscrews.
6. Connect the fixture to the mains and check if the adjustment has been correctly made.
7. If you need to continue in adjusting, disconnectthe fixturefrom mains and repeat steps 2-5.
Note: Due to light refraction in the fixture, the lamp has to be moved into direction of shifted hot-spot - see
picturesbelow.
Thelampmustbeadjustedwiththefixturedisconnectedfrommains!
Donotoperatethisfixturewithoutthelampcover!

Note!
Theadjustedhot-spotmaymoveduringthefirst100hoursofthelampoperation
(lampstabilizesitsburning)andthelampadjustinghastoberepeated.
(Insomecases,thelampadjustinghastobemadeevery100hoursoflampoperation.)

2.4 Replacing rotating gobos
1. Disconnect the fixture from mains and allow it to cool.
2. Remove the bottom plastic cover of the head by loosening the 4 quarter-turn fasteners on the cover.
3. Gently pull up the gobo holderfrom the rotation gobo wheel.
4. Carefullyremovethegoboandthespringgobo-lockfromthegoboholderbypushingtothegobofromtheside
without toothedwheel.Do not touch the surface of the pattern of the glassgobo - use a suitable glove.
Be careful! Glass!
5. Insert the new gobo (glazy side towards the lamp). Insertthe spring-gobo lock
to secure it in the gobo holder.
6. Insertthegoboholderbackintorotatinggobowheel.
7. Replace the bottom cover before applying power.
DANGER!
Replacegoboswiththedeviceswitchedoffonly.
Unplugfrommainsbefore!

2.5 Rigging the fixture
A structure intended for installation of the fixture (s) must safely hold weight of the fixture(s) placed on it. The
structure has to be certificated to the purpose.
The fixture (fixtures) must be installed in accordance with national and local electrical and construction codes
andregulation.
When rigging, derigging or servicing the fixture staying in the area below the installation place, on bridges,
under high working places and other endangered areas is forbidden.
Theoperatorhastomakesurethatsafety-relatingandmachine-technicalinstallationsareapprovedbyanexpert
before taking into operation for the first time and after changes before taking into operation another time.
Theoperatorhastomakesurethatsafety-relatingandmachine-technicalinstallationsareapprovedbyaskilled
person once a year.
Allow the fixture to cool for ten minutes before handling.
The projector should be installed outside areas where persons may walk by or be seated.
IMPORTANT! OVERHEAD RIGGING REQUIRES EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE, including calculating working
load limits, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the
projector. If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt the installation yourself, but use a help of professional
companies.
CAUTION: Fixtures may cause severe injuries when crashing down! If you have doubts concerning the safety
of a possible installation, do not install the fixture!
The fixture has to be installed out of the reach of the prying fingers of the public.
The fixture can be placed directly on the stage floor or rigged in any orientation on a truss without altering its
operation characteristics.
For securing a fixture to the truss, install a safety wire that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture.
Use only the safety wire with screw-on carabineer. Pull the safety wire through the safety attachment point
on the bottom of the base and around the truss as shown on the pictures below.
For overhead installation, the fixture must be always secured with a safety wire
Dangerof fire !
Wheninstallingthedevice,makesurethereisnohighlyinflammable
material(decorationarticles,etc.)in adistanceofmin.1m.
Thespecialdesignofthetemperaturefilter allowsreduceddistancebetween the
fixtureandlitobjects,buttheminimumdistanceof10metersbetweenlightoutput
fromthemovingheadandthelitobjectsmustbekept!
(If the fixtureisinecomode, this distancecanbe reduced to7.5 m)
CAUTION!
Use2 appropriateclampstorig the fixtureon thetruss.
Followtheinstructionsmentionedatthebottomofthebase.
Makesurethatthedeviceisfixedproperly!Ensurethatthe
structure(truss)towhichyouareattachingthefixturesissecure.

Truss installation
1. Bolt each clamp (1) to the omega holder (3) with M12 bolt and lock nut through the hole in the holder.
2. Fasten the omega holders on the bottomof the baseby inserting both quick-lock fasteners(4) into the holes
of the base and tighten fully clockwise.
3. Pull the safety wire (2) through the attachment point and around the truss (6).
Alternatively, fixtures handles can be used for safety attachment
1-Clamps
Safetywire
Omegaholder
Quick-lockfastener
Attachmentpoint
6-Truss
When installing fixtures side-by-side,
avoid illuminating one fixture with another!
DANGERTOLIFE!
Beforetakingintooperationforthefirsttime, theinstallationhastobeapprovedby
an expert!

2.6 DMX-512 connection
The fixture is equipped with both 3-pin and 5-pin XLR sockets for DMX input and output. The sockets
are wired in parallel.
Only use a shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 and 3-pin or 5-pin XLR-plugs and
connectors in order to connect the controller with the fixture or one fixture with another.
DMX - output DMX-input
XLR mounting-sockets (rear view): XLR mounting-plugs (rear view):
1 - Shield
2 - Signal (-
)
3 - Signal
(+)
4 - Not connected
5 - Not connected
1 - Shield
2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
4 - Not connected
5 - Not connected
If you are using the standard DMX controllers, you can connect the DMX output of the controller
directly with the DMX input of the first fixture in the DMX-chain. If you wish to connect DMX-
controllers with other XLR-out- puts, you need to use adapter-cables.
Building a serial DMX-chain:
Connect the DMX-output of the first fixture in the DMX-chain with the DMX-input of the next
fixture. Always connect one output with the input of the next fixture until all fixtures are connected.
Caution: Atthelastfixture,theDMX-cablehastobeterminatedwithaterminator.Soldera
120 Ω
resistor between Signal (–) and Signal (+) into a 3-pin XLR-plug and plug it in the DMX-output of the
last fixture.

Tab Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
FEATURES SETTING Run Mode WIRE/AUTO/DMX
ChanMode SMAL/STANDEFE
XReverse ON/OFF
YReverse ON/OFF
XYSpeed NORM/FAST/SLOW
X. Angle 360/540/630
XYFback ON/OFF
SignalClear ON/OFF
Full Color ON/OFF
Shortcut ON/OFF
RST.
SAVE
ESC
ADV. Zero. Set
Chan. Def.
Fact. Set
Use. Mang.
ESC
UNLOCK PassWord1(0-255)
PassWord2(0-255)
KEY
ESC
Passport1
Zero. Set/Chan. Def. 1
Fact. Set 1
Use. Mang. 3
MANUAL LAMP REST ALL MOTOR
PART MOTOR
XYMOTOR
YES
NO
TEST RUN AUTO
SOUND
ESC
SMULATE DMX CH1-CH32(0-255)
ESC
Viking VK280 FLX LCD Menu

SYSTEM INFO DMX VALUE CH1-CH32(0-255)
ESC
OTHER INFO Run Time(0-9999)
Run Count(0-9999)
Lamp Strikes T(0-9999)
Lamp Strikes C(0-9999)
Fan 1(0-9999)
Fan 2(0-9999)
Temp 1(0-100)
Temp 2(0-100)
PCB1 Ver
PCB2 Ver
PCB3 Ver
ESC
ERROR INFO Color
RotGobos
FixeGobo
Plane
Tilt
RotGobos1
Prism
Effect
Prism.R
Effect.R
Zoom
Focus
ESC
ESC
DISPLAY SETTING Brightness Level 1-7
LightDelay 10Sec/20Sec/30Sec/On
Menuback 10Sec/20Sec/31Sec/Off
Flicker Off/On
Save
ESC
LAMP SETTING Default ON/OFF
Manual ON/OFF
Electronic ON/OFF
Back Back to last level
Back Back to LOGO tab
Change orientation of
the display
No Function No Function
Rotate Display

3. DMX Protocol
Standard
Mode
Compact
Mode DMX
Value ChannelFunction
1 1 0－255 Pan
2 0－255 Pan Fine
3 2 0－255 Tilt
4 * 0－255 Tilt Fine
5 3 0－255 Pan/TiltSpeed
6 4
Macro function
0－49 Blank
50－59 Pan/Tilt Speed Mode
60－69 Pan/TiltTime Mode
70－79 Light BlackoutWhen Pan/Tilt Rotate
80－89 Light Not Blackout When Pan/Tilt Rotate
90－99 Light Blackout When Color Wheel Rotate
100－109 Light Not BlackoutWhen Color Wheel Rotate
110－119 Light Blackout When Fixed Gobo Wheel Rotate
120－129 Light Not BlackoutWhen Fixed GoboWheel Rotate
130－139 Lamp On By Controller
140－149 Pan/TiltReset
150－189 Effects Reset
190－199 Blank
200－209 LightReset
210－229 Blank
230－239 Lamp Off By Controller
240－255 Blank
7 5
Color Wheel - Continuous Positioning
0
White
9
Deep Red
18
Deep Blue
27
Yellow
37
Green
46
Magenta
55
Azure
64
Red
73
Deep Green
82
Amber
91
Blue
101
Orange
110
Cooling
119
Fluorescent
Blue
128
－129 White
Positioning by color
130
－134 Crimson
135
－138 Deep Blue
139
－143 Yellow
144
－147 Green
148
－152 Magenta
153
－157 Azure
158
－161 Red
162
－166 Deep Green

167
－171 Amber
172
－176 Blue
177
－180 Orange
181
－185 Cooling
186－189 FluorescentBlue
190－215 Forwards rainbow effect from fast to slow
216－217 Rainbow Effect Stop
218－243 Backwards rainbow effect from slow to fast
244－249 Random colour selection bysoundcontrol
250－255 Random colour selection by audio control
8
Blank
9 6
Blank
10 7
Fixed Gobo
0－3 Blank
4－9 Gobo 1
10－15 Gobo 2
16－21 Gobo 3
22－27 Gobo 4
28－33 Gobo 5
34－39 Gobo 6
40－45 Gobo 7
46－51 Gobo 8
52－57 Gobo 9
58－63 Gobo 10
64－69 Beam reducer 1
70－75 Beam reducer 2
76－87 Beam reducer 3
Shaking gobos from slow to fast
88－95 Gobo 1
96－103 Gobo 2
104－111 Gobo 3
112－119 Gobo 4
120－127 Gobo 5
128－135 Gobo 6
136－143 Gobo 7
144－151 Gobo 8
152－159 Gobo 9
160－167 Gobo 10
168－175 Beam reducer 1
176－183 Beam reducer 2
184－199 Beam reducer 3
200－201 Open
202－221 Forwards fixed gobo wheel rotation from fast to slow
222－223 Gobo Stop
224－243 Backwards fixed gobo wheel rotation from slow to fast
244－249 Random gobo selection bysoundcontrol
250－255 Random gobo selection byaudio control
11 8
Rotating gobo wheel (Index on channel 12 / 9)
0－4 Blank
5－7 Gobo 1
8－10 Gobo 2
11－13 Gobo 3
14－16 Gobo 4
17－19 Gobo 5
20－22 Gobo 6

11 8
23－25 Gobo 7
26－28 Gobo 8
29－31 Gobo 9
Rotation (set rotation on channel 12 / 9)
32－34 Gobo 1
35－37 Gobo 2
38－40 Gobo 3
41－43 Gobo 4
44－46 Gobo 5
47－49 Gobo 6
50－52 Gobo 7
53－55 Gobo 8
56－59 Gobo 9
Gobo shake slow to fast (set indexing on channel 12 / 9)
60－67 Gobo 1
68－75 Gobo 2
76－83 Gobo 3
84－91 Gobo 4
92－99 Gobo 5
100－107 Gobo 6
108－115 Gobo 7
116－123 Gobo 8
124－129 Gobo 9
Gobo shake slow to fast (set rotation on channel 12 / 9)
130－137 Gobo 1
138－145 Gobo 2
146－153 Gobo 3
154－161 Gobo 4
162－169 Gobo 5
170－177 Gobo 6
178－185 Gobo 7
186－193 Gobo 8
194－199 Gobo 9
200－201 Blank
202－221 Forward flowing rotation from fast to slow
222－223 Rotation stop
224－243 Reverse flowing rotation from slow to fast
244－249 Random Rotation gobo selection bysoundcontrol
250－255 Auto Random Rotation gobo selection fast-slow
12 9
Gobo Rotation
0－127 Indexing
128－177 Backwards gobo rotation from slow to fast
178－203 Stop
204－255 Forwards gobo rotation from fast to slow
13 0－255 Blank
14 10
Prism
0－19 Open
20－49 6-facet linear prism
–
Indexing
50－75 6-facet circular prism - Rotation

14 10
76－105 8-facet linear prism - Indexing
106－127 8-facet circular prism- Rotation
128－135 Macro function 1
136－143 Macro function 2
144－151 Macro function 3
152－159 Macro function 4
160-167 Macro function 5
168-175 Macro function 6
176-183 Macro function 7
184-191 Macro function 8
192-199 Macro function 9
200-207 Macro function 10
208-215 Macro function 11
216-223 Macro function 12
224-231 Macro function 13
232-239 Macro function 14
240-247 Macro function 15
248-255 Macro function 16
15 11
Prism rotation
1-127 Clockwise from fast to slow
128-129 No Rotation
130-255 Counterclockwise from slow to fast
16 12
Frost
0-64 Blank
65－255 Frost from 0% to 100%
17 13
Zoom
0－255 Zoom from max. to min. beam angle
18 0－255 Fine zooming
19 14 0－255 Focus
20 0－255 Finefocusing
21 0－255 Blank
22 15
Shutter/Strobe
0－31 Shutterclosed
32－63 Shutteropen
64－95 Strobe-effect from slow to fast
96－127 Strobe open
128－143 Closing pulse in sequences from fast to slow
144－159 Opening pulse in sequences from slow to fast
160－191 Shutteropen
192－223 Random strobe-effect from slow to fast
224－255 Shutteropen
23
16
0－255 Dimmer intensity from 0% to 100%
24
Blank

4. Technical Specifications
Electrical
Powersupply: ......................... electronic auto-ranging
Input voltage range: ............... supply 100-240V, 50/60Hz
LiveFuse: ...............................T 5A/250V, 20mm Ceramic
NeutralFuse: ..........................T5A/250V, 20mm Ceramic
Max. power consumption:.........470 W at 230V (I=2,05A,power factor 0.96)
Typical power consumption:......390W at 230V (I=1.8A, power factor 0.95)
*Allow for a deviation of +/-10%
Lamp
Approved model: HRI 280W
Lamp life: 2000 hrs (Standard mode)
3000 hrs (Eco mode)
Ballast
Electronic
Optical System
High luminous-efficiency glass reflector
Beam range: 5°-20° (spot application)
2.5°-10° (beam application)
Colourwheel
13 dichroic filters + white
Static gobo wheel
10 metal gobos & 4 beam reducers
Rotating gobowheel
9 glass gobos can be indexed and rotated in both directions at different speeds
Gobo wheel continuous rotation
Glass gobos:
"Slot&lock" system for easy replacement of gobos
Prisms
Rotating 6-facet linear prism with continuous rotation in both directions
Rotating 8-facet circular prism with continuous rotation in both directions
Zoom
Linear motorized zoom
Strobe
Strobe effect with variable speed (max.15 flashes/sec.)
Dimmer
Smooth dimmer from 0 - 100 %

Control
LCD touch screen
Readout fixture and lamp usage, receiving DMX values, temperatures, etc
Built-in analyzer for easy fault finding, error messages
Black-out while head moving, colour or gobo changing
Self-resettablethermo-fuse
Stand-aloneoperation
3 user editable programs, each up to 100 steps
Supported protocols: USITT DMX 512
2 DMX modes (16 or 24 control channels)
Pan/Tilt
Pan movement range 540°
Tilt movement range 270°
16 bit movement resolution
Automatic Pan/Tilt position correction
Movement control: tracking and vector
Pan/tilt-lockmechanism
Connection
DMX in/Out: 3-pin and 5-pin XLR Power
In: Chassis connector Powercon
Rigging
Mounting points: 2 pairs of 1/4-turn locks
Mounting horizontally or vertically via 2 Omega brackets
Temperatures
Maximum ambient temperature : 45° C
Maximum housing temperature : 90° C
Minimum distances
Min. distance from flammable surfaces: 1 m
Min. distance to lit objects (Standard mode-280W):10 m
Min. distance to lit objects (Eco mode-230W):7.5 m
Total heat dissipation
1600BTU/h (calculated)
469 Wh (calculated)
Weight (net):
15 kg

The front objective lens will require weekly cleaning as smoke-fluid tends to building up residues, reducing
the light-outputvery quickly. The cooling-fans should be cleaned monthly.
The interior of the fixture should be cleaned at least annually using a vacuum-cleaner or an air-jet.
Dichroic colour filters and gobo wheels and the internal lenses should be cleaned monthly.
Remove dust and dirt from the fans and cooling vents using a soft brush and vacuum-cleaner.
Clean the air filters placed in the fixture head and base. Use a vacuum cleaner, compressed air or you can
wash them and put back dry.
After replacing the air filters, reset the elapsed time counter in the menu "Information" (Information--->Air Fil-
ters---> Elapsed Time).
Replacingthefuse.
Before replacing the fuse, unplug mains lead.
1) Removethefuseholderontherearpanelofthebasewithafittingscrewdriverfromthehousing
(anti-clockwise).
2) Remove the old fuse from the fuse holder.
3) Install the new fuse in the fuse holder (only the same type and rating).
4) Replace the fuse holder in the housing and fix it.
Important!Checktheairfiltersperiodicallyandcleanbeforethey become
clogged!