PRG VL5+, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL 02 9634 0002 VL5 Wash Luminaire VL5Arc Wash Luminaire ...

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Page 3: ...ROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK FIRE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE UV RADIATION AND INJURY TO PERSONS CAN BE FOUND BELOW WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE 1 PRG luminaires have been designed for use only with specific lamps Note lamp type before replacing Installing another type of lamp may be hazardous 2 PRG luminaires may be mounted on any type of surface as long as mounting ...

Page 4: ...ponents Service and maintenance should be performed only by qualified personnel as determined by the high pressure lighting fixture manufacturer 2 Arc lamps generate intense heat Disconnect power and allow lamp to cool for 15 minutes before relamping 3 Arc lamps emit ultraviolet radiation which can cause serious skin burn and eye inflammation Additionally arc lamps operate under high pressure at v...

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Page 6: ...VL5 SERIES WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL iv 02 9634 0002 Revision History This manual has been revised as follows Version Release Date Notes BASIC September 10 2008 Initial release ...

Page 7: ...s 8 Replacement Items and Accessories 9 Operation Overview External Power and Data Configuration 10 Smart Repeater Units 11 Internal Power and Data Distribution 13 Chapter 2 Installation Mounting the Luminaire Attaching a Truss Hook 16 Hanging Methods 17 Standard Hang 17 Three Point Hang 19 Custom Hang 19 Floor Mounting 20 System Connection Connecting to System Typical 22 Three Phase Power Source ...

Page 8: ...5 DMX Mode 3 36 DMX Mode 4 37 DMX Mode 5 38 DMX Mode 6 39 DMX Mode 7 40 DMX Mode 8 41 DMX Mode 9 42 DMX Mode 10 43 Timing Channels 44 Color 45 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Guide 52 Equipment Handling Proper Lamp Servicing and Operation 53 Routine Maintenance Replacing the Lamp VL5 54 Replacing the Lamp VL5Arc 55 Adjusting the Lamp VL5Arc 56 Replac...

Page 9: ...2 9634 0002 vii Appendix A Technical Specifications VL5 Wash Luminaire 64 Description 64 Programmable Functions 64 VL5Arc Wash Luminaire 65 Description 65 Programmable Functions 65 Appendix B Glossary Glossary of Terms 68 ...

Page 10: ...VL5 SERIES WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL viii 02 9634 0002 Notes ...

Page 11: ...For additional information regarding the use of VL5 series luminaires in lighting systems refer to the following manuals VARI LITE Series 200 300 System Installation and Checkout Manual 02 3004 0200 VARI LITE Interface Devices Service Manual 02 5014 0010 VARI LITE Series 300 Modular Rack Service Manual 02 9640 0010 Virtuoso System Installation and Checkout Manual 02 3004 0400 Controlling VARI LITE...

Page 12: ...33 PRG Las Vegas 6050 South Valley View Blvd Las Vegas Nevada 89118 Ph 702 942 4774 Fx 702 942 4775 PRG Los Angeles 9111 Sunland Blvd Sun Valley California 91352 Ph 818 252 2600 Fx 818 252 2620 PRG Nashville 8351 Eastgate Blvd Mount Juliet Tennessee 37122 Ph 615 834 3190 Fx 615 834 3192 PRG New Jersey 7777 West Side Avenue North Bergen New Jersey 07047 Ph 201 758 4000 Fx 201 758 4312 PRG Orlando 1...

Page 13: ...02 9634 0002 3 1 Description This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features components and operations Features Components Operation Overview ...

Page 14: ...s ignitor technology reduce hot restrike time from 8 minutes VL5Arc to 1 minute VL5Arc The VL5 Series Luminaires can be controlled by PRG consoles or a wide variety of DMX512 consoles Operation is identical to the standard VL5 models Features 3200 tungsten halogen lamp source VL5 or 575W arc source VL5Arc Lamp power provided by conventional dimmers or C3 dimmer modules VL5 or APS6 power supply mod...

Page 15: ...nd connectors Improved light output This improvement was accomplished by installing a new reflector Improved yoke covers This improvement was accomplished by installing new yoke sheet metal which adds support to the yoke covers which will prevent damage to them during normal use Ventilation holes have been added to the yoke leg for PCB cooling and air flow along with heavy duty yoke covers and new...

Page 16: ...terior VL5 Series Wash Luminaire components and controls Figure 1 1 Exterior Components Head Assembly Hinged Backcap Assembly to access lamp for replacement Lamp Adjustment Controls Yoke Hanging Safety Cable Series 300 Truss Hook Yoke Leg Safety Cable Assembly Lamp Douse Switch Input Cable Lamp Adjustment Screws Latch Hinge ...

Page 17: ... following illustration shows the major sub assemblies located in the VL5 Series Wash Luminaire Head Figure 1 2 Head Components Hinged Rail Assembly Lamp Reflector Latched Rail Assembly Blue Amber Bulkhead Magenta Dimmer Bulkhead Front Lens Motor Assembly Motor Assembly ...

Page 18: ...Tilt Main Relay TILT SIDE YOKE LEG BOARD SIDE YOKE LEG To determine which yoke leg is which without having to remove the covers Position the luminaire so that you are facing the front with the latch facing to the left The tilt side yoke leg is to the right the board side yoke leg is to the left BOARD SIDE TILT SIDE YOKE LEG YOKE LEG Latch Ignitor Mechanism Controller PCB Mechanism YOKE TOP VIEW Pa...

Page 19: ... Point Truss Hook 22 9634 0217 Series 300 Double Truss Hook 25 7042 0006 6 ft Shielded Series 300 Lamp Cable 25 7042 0012 12 ft Shielded Series 300 Lamp Cable 25 7042 0020 20 ft Shielded Series 300 Lamp Cable 25 7155 0050 50 ft Shielded Series 300 Lamp Cable Smart Lamp Plus 25 7155 0100 100 ft Shielded Series 300 Lamp Cable Smart Lamp Plus 25 7155 0XXX Custom Length Shielded Series 300 Lamp Cable ...

Page 20: ...res is provided by APS6 power supply modules also located in a Series 300 Modular Rack The following diagram shows how data and power are distributed to VL5 Series Luminaires in a sample DMX512 system Note Refer to the VARI LITE Interface Devices Service Manual 02 5014 0010 VARI LITE Series 300 Modular Rack Service Manual 02 9640 0010 and Controlling VARI LITE Equipment Using a DMX512 Console Manu...

Page 21: ...e on each output connector When using multiple combinations involving the VL6C use the point system indicated below Combinations of luminaires connected to the Smart Repeater unit should not exceed 6 points VL5 VL5 1 point VL5Arc VL5Arc 1 point VL6 1 point VL6B 2 points VL6C VL6C 2 points Accepts DMX512 protocol from DMX control desks and translates it to Series 300 comm for DMX control of VARI LI...

Page 22: ...ata Trunk Cable Connector Series 200 Lamp Cable Data Input AC Input Red and Green Broadcast LEDs Red and Green Reply LEDs Eight Segment Display Thumbwheel Switch sets start address for six output addresses to luminaires indicate valid Virtuoso comm indicate valid Virtuoso comm between FRONT VIEW SMART REPEATER SIDE VIEW SMART REPEATER PLUS SIDE VIEW Indicator and luminaires between Repeater and lu...

Page 23: ...PAN MOTOR TILT MOTOR 5V LAMP CONTROL PCB PAN ENCODER TILT ENCODER DATA DATA LAMP DATA DATA 24V 24V 24V DATA 5V DATA 24V 24V BLUE MOTOR MOTOR AMBER DATA MAGENTA MOTOR DIFFUSER MOTOR DATA DATA RELAY 24V IGNITOR PCB CPC CONNECTOR PAN MOTOR TILT MOTOR 5V LAMP CONTROL PCB PAN ENCODER TILT ENCODER DATA DATA LAMP DATA DATA 24V 24V 24V DATA 5V DATA 24V 24V BLUE MOTOR MOTOR AMBER DATA MAGENTA MOTOR DIFFUSE...

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Page 25: ...02 9634 0002 15 2 Installation This chapter contains instructions for hanging or floor mounting the luminaire and connecting it to the system Mounting the Luminaire System Connection ...

Page 26: ... truss hook which mounts to the pan tube in addition to the double hook is available to provide a third point of support See Three Point Hang on page 19 To attach a double truss hook Step 1 Determine type of installation and required orientation of truss hook Step 2 At pan tube attach truss hook using four 5 16 18 x 1 bolts and 5 16 18 nuts Figure 2 1 Step 3 Ensure truss hook is secure Figure 2 1 ...

Page 27: ... truss or the hook WARNING A safety cable MUST be used in all hanging configurations Step 1 Lift luminaire into mounting position Figure 2 2 on next page Step 2 Tighten truss hook wing bolts by hand Ensure that luminaire is fully supported Step 3 Install safety cable as follows referring to Figure 2 2 DETAIL A a Attach one end of safety cable to pan tube b Loop several times around truss or pipe l...

Page 28: ... used for all hanging installations and may be required by local codes Safety cable and input pigtail cable must be dressed to avoid interference with luminaire motion Square tube or round pipe Minimum outside dimension for pipe or tube is 1 inch 2 54 cm Maximum outside dimension is 2 inches 5 08 cm DETAIL A Pipe or Tube Safety Cable ...

Page 29: ...int hang Figure 2 3 Three Point Hang Custom Hang The luminaire can also be hung using custom hanging devices The pan tube s multiple mounting holes allow flexibility for placement of hardware To attach custom hanging devices to the pan tube the following hardware can be used 5 16 18 x 1 HSCZ Grade 5 Bolt 53 7001 0003 5 16 18 Zinc nut with nylon inserts 53 2025 0002 Figure 2 4 Pan Tube Hole Dimensi...

Page 30: ...be Be sure to install disc springs with concave surfaces facing the flat washer Step 3 Tighten nuts and bolts until there is proper tension just enough so pivoting legs stay in place but not so much that the legs don t pivot See Figure 2 5 DETAIL A Figure 2 5 Installing Floor Stand Pigtail Cable 5 16 18 x 1 Grade 5 Bolt one per leg 1 4 Flat Washer two per leg Clutch Disc Spring 5 16 18 Nut w Nylon...

Page 31: ...tail cable to Series 300 Lamp Run Cable which is connected to a Smart Repeater or Smart Repeater Plus unit Refer to External Power and Data Configuration on page 10 for an example system diagram Figure 2 6 Floor Mounting Clearances C L 22 81 24 56 18 00 20 40 8 43 16 87 5 40 9 72 0 53 C L 1 25 428 mm 214 mm 518 mm 579 mm 457 mm 624 mm 13 mm 137 mm 247 mm 32 mm ...

Page 32: ... which contain three separate windings designed so that the voltages induced in them are equal in amplitude and out of phase with each other by exactly 120 degrees The outputs can be connected in one of two methods to produce a three wire three phase circuit wye connected source and the delta connected source Figure 2 7 Three Phase Power Diagram In almost all cases the power source house service w...

Page 33: ...single phase mains with L1 L2 and L3 tied together at the SixPack chassis Typical wye services in the United States produce voltages ranging from 175 to 225 VAC phase to phase and 90 to 130 VAC phase to neutral The SixPack Chassis and the ACS rack should be placed in delta mode so that the racks produce 175 to 225 VAC to the system AC for the system is produced across the phases In Europe wye serv...

Page 34: ...f SixPack chassis set switch to required setting Figure 2 8 Figure 2 8 Series 300 Modular Rack SixPack Chassis Connect Series 300 Modular Rack to power source Three phase power will need to be supplied to the system The maximum recommended Modular Rack power requirement is 200 amps using 2 0 feeder with 4 0 Cam Lok connectors and a 200A line disconnect A SixPack Chassis requires 30 amps and uses H...

Page 35: ...cian Note Some equipment in Europe will work using single phase power Check with an Account Manager regarding your event Figure 2 9 Power and Data Configuration Typical S300 LAMP RUN POWER INPUT APS TRUNK CABLE LAMP POWER S300 MODULAR RACK INPUT OUTPUT S300 SMART REPEATER OR INPUT OUTPUT VL5 DMX CONSOLE 120 208 VOLT 3Ø AC LINE SMART REPEATER PLUS UNIT W C3 AND APS6 MODULES VL5A ...

Page 36: ... a Smart Repeater unit an APS6 module should be installed in the first slot of the chassis connected to that Smart Repeater unit If there is a VL5 luminaire connected to the second output on a Smart Repeater unit then a C3 module should be installed in the second slot of the chassis and so on Figure 2 10 Placement of Lamp Power Modules in a S300 SixPack Chassis Luminaire Lamp Type Lamp Power Sourc...

Page 37: ...mper installed at PCB determines the mode CAUTION Do not change mode with power applied to module Step 1 Determine required mode by checking lamp type in the luminaire Step 2 At C3 module PCB install 0W shunt blue programming jumper on header marked 8 33A for 1000W operation or 10 0A for 1200W operation Figure 2 11 C3 Module PCB Note Since the C3 module does not have its own built in brightness cu...

Page 38: ...he normal mode of operation The DCV Dimmer Control Voltage mode operates the module with 0 10Vdc control input This mode is only required when using an SPC 36 controller to remotely control modules from a console Refer to the Series 300 Modular Rack Service Manual 02 9640 0010 for more information Figure 2 12 APS6 Module Power Up the Luminaire Proceed to Powering Up the Luminaire on page 30 for fu...

Page 39: ...2 29 3 Operation This chapter contains instructions for power up and lamp douse along with DMX512 mapping information required for controlling the luminaire Power Up Procedures Smart Repeater Modes DMX512 Mapping ...

Page 40: ...data is present All other mechanisms will also move to their home or DMX defined positions CAUTION Before applying power be sure the luminaire is positioned so that the head and yoke can move freely without restriction Refer to the Installation chapter for complete setup instructions To power up Step 1 Apply power and data to Smart Repeater or Smart Repeater Plus Step 2 Allow luminaire to complete...

Page 41: ...s will prevent damage to the contacts in the CPC connector which can be caused by drawing an arc during disconnect To douse the lamp press the lamp douse switch located at the yoke cross member Figure 3 1 VL5Arc Lamp Douse Switch Location Note Refer to Proper Lamp Servicing and Operation on page 53 for correct lamp operating procedures Lamp Douse Switch CPC Connector Pigtail Cable ...

Page 42: ...er luminaire output port for a total of 84 channels per Smart Repeater unit MODE 6 Extended 16 Bit To set Mode 6 set the thumbwheel to 906 Mode 6 requires 17 channels per luminaire output port for a total of 102 channels per Smart Repeater unit MODE 7 16 Bit with Reset To set Mode 7 set the thumbwheel to 907 Mode 7 requires 17 channels per luminaire output port for a total of 102 channels per Smar...

Page 43: ...e mode is stored in a battery backed up RAM in the Smart Repeater unit A dead battery may cause the Smart Repeater to revert to the default mode Mode 4 on power up Note When no data is being received the Smart Repeater unit will flash a 0 and the mode number ...

Page 44: ...Mode 1 When a DMX Power Pack is used the first port channel controls the integral C3 dimmer module for the VL5 luminaires Table 3 1 DMX512 Mode 1 8 bit with Reset Port Number DMX Channel VL5 Wash Luminaire VL5Arc Wash Luminaire 1 1 External Dimmer Intensity 2 Pan Pan 3 Tilt Tilt 4 Blue Blue 5 Amber Amber 6 Magenta Magenta 7 Diffusion Diffusion 8 Reset Reset 2 9 16 3 17 24 4 25 32 5 33 40 6 41 48 ...

Page 45: ... luminaires Table 3 2 DMX512 Mode 2 8 bit Extended Port Number DMX Channel VL5 Wash Luminaire VL5Arc Wash Luminaire 1 1 External Dimmer Intensity 2 Pan Pan 3 Tilt Tilt 4 Blue Blue 5 Amber Amber 6 Magenta Magenta 7 Diffusion Diffusion 8 Focus Time Focus Time 9 Color Time Color Time 10 Beam Time Beam Time 11 Reset Reset 2 12 22 3 23 33 4 34 44 5 45 55 6 56 66 ...

Page 46: ...inaires Table 3 3 DMX513 Mode 3 16 bit with Reset Port Number DMX Channel VL5 Wash Luminaire VL5Arc Wash Luminaire 1 1 External Dimmer Intensity 2 Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan 3 Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan 4 Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt 5 Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt 6 Blue Blue 7 Amber Amber 8 Magenta Magenta 9 Diffusion Diffusion 10 Reset Reset 2 11 20 3 21 30 4 31 40 5 41 50 6 51 60 ...

Page 47: ...tended Port Number DMX Channel VL5 Wash Luminaire VL5Arc Wash Luminaire 1 1 External Dimmer Intensity 2 Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan 3 Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan 4 Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt 5 Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt 6 Blue Blue 7 Amber Amber 8 Magenta Magenta 9 Diffusion Diffusion 10 Focus Time Focus Time 11 Color Time Color Time 12 Beam Time Beam Time 13 Reset Reset 2 14 26 3 27 39 4 40 52 5 53 65 6 66...

Page 48: ...res Table 3 5 DMX Mode 5 16 bit with Reset Port Number DMX Channel VL5 Wash Luminaire VL5Arc Wash Luminaire 1 1 External Dimmer Intensity 2 Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan 3 Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan 4 Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt 5 Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt 6 Blue Blue 7 Amber Amber 8 Magenta Magenta 9 Diffusion Diffusion 10 Reset Reset 11 12 13 14 2 15 28 3 29 42 4 43 56 5 57 70 6 71 84 ...

Page 49: ...ort Number DMX Channel VL5 Wash Luminaire VL5Arc Wash Luminaire 1 1 External Dimmer Intensity 2 Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan 3 Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan 4 Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt 5 Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt 6 Blue Blue 7 Amber Amber 8 Magenta Magenta 9 Diffusion Diffusion 10 Focus Time Focus Time 11 Color Time Color Time 12 Beam Time Beam Time 13 Reset Reset 14 15 16 17 2 18 34 3 35 51 4 52 68 5 69 85 ...

Page 50: ... the VL5 luminaires Table 3 7 DMX512 Mode 7 16 bit with Reset Port Number DMX Channel VL5 Wash Luminaire VL5Arc Wash Luminaire 1 1 External Dimmer Intensity 2 Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan 3 Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan 4 Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt 5 Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt 6 Blue Blue 7 Amber Amber 8 Magenta Magenta 9 Diffusion Diffusion 10 Reset Reset 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 2 18 34 3 35 51 4 52 68 5 69 85 6...

Page 51: ...8 16 bit Extended Port Number DMX Channel VL5 Wash Luminaire VL5Arc Wash Luminaire 1 1 External Dimmer Intensity 2 Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan 3 Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan 4 Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt 5 Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt 6 Blue Blue 7 Amber Amber 8 Magenta Magenta 9 Diffusion Diffusion 10 Focus Time Focus Time 11 Color Time Color Time 12 Beam Time Beam Time 13 Reset Reset 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 21...

Page 52: ...ires Table 3 9 DMX512 Mode 9 16 bit with Reset Port Number DMX Channel VL5 Wash Luminaire VL5Arc Wash Luminaire 1 1 External Dimmer Intensity 2 Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan 3 Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan 4 Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt 5 Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt 6 Blue Blue 7 Amber Amber 8 Magenta Magenta 9 Diffusion Diffusion 10 Reset Reset 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 cont 19 20 21 22 23 24 2 25 49 3 50 73 4 74...

Page 53: ...nded Port Number DMX Channel VL5 Wash Luminaire VL5Arc Wash Luminaire 1 1 External Dimmer Intensity 2 Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan 3 Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan 4 Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt 5 Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt 6 Blue Blue 7 Amber Amber 8 Magenta Magenta 9 Diffusion Diffusion 10 Focus Time Focus Time 11 Color Time Color Time 12 Beam Time Beam Time 13 Reset Reset 14 15 16 17 1 cont 18 19 20 21 22 23 2...

Page 54: ...ort time values of up to six minutes A timing value of zero is full speed A time value of 100 or 255 in DMX causes the associated parameter s to follow cue fade time console time rather than the timing channel Table 3 11 Channel Function Timing Channel Relationship Channel Function Timing Channel Focus Time Color Time Beam Time Pan Hi Byte Lo Byte Tilt Hi Byte Lo Byte Blue Amber Magenta Color Whee...

Page 55: ...Lee 204 0 41 49 0 105 107 125 127 0 45 50 0 115 117 128 130 Light Flame 112 Lux 17 0 38 53 0 97 99 136 137 0 45 55 0 115 117 141 142 Medium Bastard Amber 115 Lux 04 0 33 50 0 85 86 128 130 0 43 53 0 110 112 136 137 Dark Bastard Amber 116 Lux 03 0 33 51 0 85 86 131 132 0 42 52 0 108 109 133 135 Warm Amber 122 Lee 176 Lux 01 0 25 57 0 64 66 146 147 0 43 56 0 110 112 143 145 Peach 125 GAM 320 0 40 58...

Page 56: ...6 147 0 82 59 0 210 211 151 152 Light Amber 208 0 83 50 0 212 214 128 130 0 100 57 0 255 146 147 Lee Orange 212 Lee 105 0 83 50 0 212 214 128 130 0 100 53 0 255 136 137 Chrome Orange 214 Lux 15 Lee 179 0 100 40 0 255 102 104 0 100 53 0 255 136 137 Bright Yellow 219 0 100 0 0 255 0 0 100 50 0 255 128 130 Dark Straw 221 0 75 40 0 192 193 102 104 0 100 35 0 255 90 91 Deep Amber 223 Lee 104 0 56 40 0 ...

Page 57: ...112 0 Dark Peacock Green 286 Peacock Green 287 Lee 115 Dark Turquoise 289 Light Aqua 291 100 37 0 255 95 96 0 100 39 0 255 100 101 0 Aqua 295 87 0 0 222 224 0 0 100 25 0 255 64 66 0 Rosco Peacock Blue 298 Lux 73 Lee Steel Blue 299 Lee 117 1 4 CTB 301 Lee 203 0 38 35 0 97 99 90 91 1 2 CTB 303 Lee 202 Lux 61 10 25 35 26 28 64 66 90 91 Full CTB 307 Lee 201 City Blue 310 GAM 847 Polycolor 70 N C Blue ...

Page 58: ... 155 0 141 142 Deep Lavender 415 70 0 60 179 181 0 153 155 55 0 40 141 142 0 102 104 Lilac 418 66 0 56 169 170 0 143 145 57 0 45 1461 47 0 115 117 Special Dark Lavender 421 75 0 57 192 193 0 146 147 55 0 37 141 142 0 95 96 Cool Lavender 422 GAM 845 72 0 55 184 186 0 141 142 55 0 30 141 142 0 77 79 Pale Lavender 425 Mercury Vapor 429 53 0 33 136 137 0 85 86 Medium Violet 433 Lux 359 61 0 43 155 156...

Page 59: ... 94 0 174 175 Magenta 478 Lee 126 51 0 78 131 132 0 199 201 Hot Pink 480 42 0 100 108 109 0 255 Mauve 483 42 0 70 108 109 0 179 181 Follies Pink 489 0 0 77 0 0 197 198 Flesh Pink 491 45 0 45 115 117 0 115 117 0 32 65 0 82 84 166 168 Rose Purple 492 Lux 48 with Lux 60 32 40 65 82 84 102 104 166 168 Carnation 494 0 0 53 0 0 136 137 No Color Pink 495 42 0 38 108 109 0 97 99 0 35 58 0 90 91 148 150 Co...

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Page 61: ...basic troubleshooting guide along with procedures for extended care of the luminaire and lamp Troubleshooting Equipment Handling Routine Maintenance For more detailed troubleshooting and maintenance procedures refer to the VL5 Series Wash Luminaire Service Manual 02 9634 0020 ...

Page 62: ...s Wash Luminaire Service Manual 02 9634 0020 Table 4 1 Basic Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Cause s Refer to No power to luminaire Input cable not connected to Smart Repeater unit page 10 Power not applied to Smart Repeater unit page 10 No lamp output No intensity value Your console user manual C3 Module breaker switch not turned on VL5 APS6 Module breaker switch not turned on VL5Arc page 27 page 2...

Page 63: ...mercury and halogen metal compounds in the lamp tubes to vaporize completely If the lamps are switched off earlier than 3 minutes the fill components are partially vaporized The inadequately vaporized fill components and the electrode material tungsten are deposited in the areas of the lamp tubes that have remained cool As a result the lamp tubes blacken prematurely and reduce the service lives of...

Page 64: ...er from lamp and allow lamp to cool for at least 5 minutes Step 2 Remove power from luminaire Step 3 Unlatch and swing open rear heatsink assembly Figure 4 1 Figure 4 1 VL5 Lamp Replacement CAUTION Wear cotton gloves or finger cots covering while servicing lamp Touching lamp glass with bare fingers will leave oil and cause the lamp to explode or burn out early If touched use alcohol to thoroughly ...

Page 65: ...4 2 Figure 4 2 VL5Arc Lamp Replacement Step 4 At four reflector mounting clips loosen but do not remove 6 32 X 5 16 PPSS screws Step 5 Turn clips to free reflector and remove reflector CAUTION Wear cotton gloves or finger cots covering while servicing lamp Touching lamp glass with bare fingers will leave oil and cause the lamp to explode or burn out early If touched use alcohol to thoroughly clean...

Page 66: ...at four reflector mounting clips loosen four 6 32 X 3 8 PPSS screws but do not remove Center reflector and retighten screws securely b Lamp is plugged into socket firmly and is centered in opening of reflector Adjust as necessary Step 5 Using clean lint free soft dry cloth wipe lamp and reflector clean of any dust or fingerprints Step 6 Close and latch heatsink assembly Step 7 Supply power to lumi...

Page 67: ...ENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 02 9634 0002 57 4 Figure 4 3 VL5Arc Lamp Adjustment Screws Step 12 Close and latch front lens ring Lamp Adjustment Screws To start all lamp adjustment screws at an even point drive all the way in Note ...

Page 68: ...42 5002 0007 1 EA LENS 10 ROW LENTICULAR 42 5002 0008 1 EA LENS 12 ROW LENTICULAR Tools none WARNING Remove power from luminaire before performing any maintenance procedures To replace front lens Step 1 Remove power from luminaire Step 2 Unlatch and swing open front lens ring Step 3 Remove current front lens by carefully pushing outward with fingers Step 4 Install new front lens Step 5 Close and l...

Page 69: ...to the front of the luminaire Note When mounting a VL5 luminaire using a tophat gelframe you must allow an extra 3 1 2 inches per luminaire center to center mounting distance to avoid interference between luminaires Parts 22 9634 0206 1 EA ASSEMBLY VL5 TOPHAT W RINGS 22 9634 0207 1 EA ASSY VL5 TOPHAT W HARDWARE 22 9634 0208 1 EA ASSY VL5 TOPHAT RINGS Tools none required To install tophat gelframe ...

Page 70: ...emove inner ring assembly Figure 4 6 Removing Top Hat Inner Rings To install a color gel Step 1 If installed remove tophat gelframe from luminaire Step 2 Open two rings and install color gel Color gels may be circular 7 5 8 inches to 9 1 4 inches dia or square 7 5 8 inches2 to 9 1 4 inches2 Figure 4 7 Gel Installation Step 3 Re install tophat gelframe onto luminaire Weldment Inner Ring Assembly Ri...

Page 71: ...andling lenses or reflector Avoid scratching optical surfaces Step 1 Remove power from luminaire Step 2 Using vacuum cleaner with brush nozzle or compressed air clean dust from external components If using compressed air to clean out luminaire DO NOT allow fans or blower to spin at high speeds as this will damage their bearings Step 3 Using window cleaner and a clean lint free cloth wipe outside s...

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Page 73: ...02 9634 0002 63 APPENDIX A Technical Specifications ...

Page 74: ...DMX512 consoles POSITIONING Can be mounted and operated in any orientation SPACING Hangs on 18 inch 460 mm centers WEIGHT 25 lbs 12 kg Programmable Functions COLOR Enhanced DICHRO TUNE crossfadable dichroic colors feature independent cyan magenta and amber color control Smooth timed color crossfades can occur in as little as 0 7 second INTENSITY The incandescent source is powered by conventional d...

Page 75: ... Compatible with all PRG consoles and a wide variety of DMX512 consoles POSITIONING Can be mounted and operated in any orientation SPACING Hangs on 18 inch 460 mm centers WEIGHT 29 lbs 14 kg Programmable Functions COLOR Enhanced DICHRO TUNE crossfadable dichroic colors feature independent cyan magenta and amber color control Smooth timed color crossfades can occur in as little as 0 7 second INTENS...

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Page 77: ...02 9634 0002 67 APPENDIX B Glossary This glossary provides useful terms associated with operating VL5 Series Wash Luminaires ...

Page 78: ...rpness of the light beam specified by beam and edge data and use of gobos patterns as required C3 Dimmer The VARI LITE current sensing dimmer that can be installed in a Modular Rack SixPack chassis to control the intensity of a VL5 VL5 or VL5B wash luminaires Channel A control reference which collects a device s associated thumbwheel address es device lamp power etc and maps them to a single selec...

Page 79: ...f the light beam Gobo A pattern template used to create backgrounds or texture when projected on to scenery or cycloramas or to create the illusion of natural elements such as fire windows or tree leaves Hard Reset Restarts luminaires and reloads operating system and cue data Home Position Pan and Tilt values at 50 Also called Zero Position or a 50 50 cue or group Hubbell Connector A five pin thre...

Page 80: ...k Chassis Case used for lamp power distribution Each chassis can contain up to six modules APS6 and or C3 in any combination Each slot in the chassis corresponds to an output port on the Smart Repeater unit The SixPack Chassis connects to the Smart Repeater unit through an APS Cable or standard Socapex cable if no APS6 modules are used Show File A file containing all programmed cue data Shutter A ...

Page 81: ...r devices in a lighting system Timing Channel A Timing Channel is used in lieu of cue fade rate to determine the time it will take a luminaire to move from one setting to another For example a cue in which a luminaire pans from one side of stage to the other may look steppy if cue fade rate is used because of the nature of the DMX512 signal To overcome this a timing channel causes the Smart Repeat...

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