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Power Wash 250™ Table of contents i Introduction............................................................................................................. 5 ii Unpacking ............................................................................................................... 5 iii Customer Support .................................................................................................. 5 iv Discharge Lamp Warning ........................................................................
Power Wash 250™ 3.10.5 Display (DISP) ..................................................................................... 22 3.10.6 Fixture Temperature (TEMP) ................................................................ 22 3.10.7 Fan Control (FANS) ............................................................................. 22 3.10.8 Adjustments and Calibrations (ADJU) ................................................. 23 3.10.9 Default Settings (DFSE) ................................................
Power Wash 250™ INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The Power Wash 250B™ has been designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed. Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this fixture. These instructions contain important information regarding safety during use and maintenance.
Power Wash 250™ WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Power Wash 250B™carries a two year (730 days) limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight prepaid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number should also be included in the shipping container.
Power Wash 250™ V. Safety Instructions The Power Wash 250B™ is an extremely sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is important to follow the guidelines in this manual. The manufacturer of this device will not accept responsibility for damages resulting from the misuse of this fixture due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual. 1. Always be sure that the fan and the air inlets remain clean and are never blocked.
Power Wash 250™ 1. Features and Functions 1 1. Lens Assembly 2 2. Arm 3. Base 4. Carrying handles 4 3 5. Up button 6. Down button 12 14 13 7. Enter button 8. Mode button DMX IN DMX OUT POWER 11 9. LED Display 3 1 Min 11.Microphone Sensitivity 1. Gr oun d 2. Data 3. Data + 2 50Hz 60Hz Fuse Power input Max Mic Sensitive Seria n l um ber: 10.Firmware Connection HSUP 15 210V~ 230V~ 250V~ FUSE: T3.15A @250V LAMP: MSD 250W FUS E Software Update COLO R 10 12.DMX Input Jack 13.
Power Wash 250™ 1. Lens Assembly - This high quality lens assembly is fully focusing. Focus the lens by loosening the locking screws mounted on the top and bottom of the head assembly. Then using the screws to grasp the lens assembly, slide the lens back and forth until the desired focus is achieved. Then tighten down on the locking screws to retaining your focus. 2. Retaining Arm – This Arm serves as a conduit for all electronic from the base to the head assembly. 3.
Power Wash 250™ 12. DMX Input Jack – This jack is used to receive an incoming DMX signal or Master/Slave signal. 13. DMX Output Jack – This jack is used to transmit the incoming DMX signal to another DMX fixture, or transmit a Master/Slave signal to the next Power Wash 250B™ in the chain. For best results in DMX or Master/Slave mode terminate this jack if it is the last fixture in the chain. See “Terminator” on page 14. 14. Power Switch – This switch is used to control main power to the fixture. 15.
Power Wash 250™ 2.1 Mounting The POWER WASH 250B™ is fully operational in two different mounting positions, hanging upside from a ceiling or set on a flat level surface. To avoid internal damage to the unit, never mount the unit on its side as illustrated below. Be sure this fixture is kept at least 0.5m away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.). Install a safety cable that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. Never use the carrying handles for secondary attachment.
Power Wash 250™ installation you can use the optional mounting plate (secured to the bottom of the fixture) to secure the fixture to a ceiling or a wall. The plate uses four M6x20 screws. 3.2 Securing the POWER WASH 250™ Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your POWER WASH 250B™ always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable.
Power Wash 250™ 3.3 Connections 3.3.1 Power supply 115v ~ 60Hz AC (America’s), Connected load 500W <=> 4.4 A (blind current compensation) or 230V ~ 50Hz AC (EU), Connected load 500W <=> 2.2 A (blind current compensation) Operating voltage is pre-selected at the factory and is not user selectable. Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue, you should be sure your fixture voltage matches that of the outlet.
Power Wash 250™ controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for data input and data output (Figure Below). If you are making your own cables, be sure to use standard two conductor shielded cable (This cable may be purchased at almost all professional sound and lighting stores). Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable. Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and can not be split. 2.
Power Wash 250™ 3.9 Fuse Requirements The POWER WASH 250B™ electronic system is protected by a 5x20 mm external fuse. 115V / T 6.3A (US model) or 230V / T 3.15A (EU model). The fuse requirements are clearly printed on the side of the fixture. WARNING: • Always disconnect main power before changing a fuse! • Always replace with the exact same type fuse unless otherwise specified by an authorized Elation® service technician.
Power Wash 250™ The Menu Field - Level 3 ASLW AFST MSTR SVPT DOWN - UP SIZE LAMP RESE TIME POWR LA1 LA2 FCOL RPAN RTLT SPEC MANU PAN Tilt COLO SHUT DIMR SPEC LAAU DLOF DMXI DISP D ON MODE Level 2 MODE ENTER EN TER Level 1 D001 TEST AUDI LED-Display DOWN UP DOWN The control panel located on the side of the fixture allows you to access the main menu and make all necessary adjustments to the POWER WASH 250™.
Power Wash 250™ REV TEMP FANS ADJU DFSE FEED EFLG HIGH REG LOOF LOHI CODE xxxx COLO clre facc ARES This function will flip the display read out 180˚ Display the fixture’s internal temperature Maximum cooling fan velocity Automatic cooling fan control Low cooling fan speed lamp off Low cooling fan speed automatic Access the calibration menu with technician code (for authorized person only) Calibration of the color wheel Settings in the internal memory (technician only) Must read on .
Power Wash 250™ 3.1 Adjust the DMX- Address (D001) After applying power to the POWER WASH 250B™ the LED will display the fixture’s current DMX address. If the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal the display will flash continuously. D001 To set or adjust a DMX address, please follow the procedure below: 1. Switch on the POWER WASH 250B™ and wait for the fixture reset process to finished ('RESE ' will flash in the LED while fixture is in reset mode). 2. Press the Mode button to access the main menu.
Power Wash 250™ 3.4 Lamp On/Off (LAMP) LAMP This function allows you to manually control the lamp operation. Access the lamp function in the main menu and use the use the Up and Down buttons to toggle between lamp On and lamp Off. Press the Enter button to confirm the operation or the Mode button to cancel and return to the main menu. (The lamp OFF command will only functions if and when the shutter is closed at the same time). 3.
Power Wash 250™ This function allows you to invert all pan movements. Use the Up and Down buttons to turn this function On and Off . Press the Enter button to accept the change or the Mode button to cancel and return to the main menu. 3.9 Invert Tilt Movement (RTLT) RTLT This function allows you to invert all tilt movements. Use the Up and Down buttons to turn this function On and Off . Press the Enter button to accept the change or the Mode button to cancel and return to the main menu. 3.
Power Wash 250™ 3.10.2 Lamp On automatically (LAAU) LAAU This function automatically strikes lamp when main power is turned on. If you would prefer to strike the lamp through a DMX controller you must turn this function off. To toggle between Off and ON use the Up and Down buttons. Use the Enter button to confirm your setting. Please note: ON is the default setting for this function 3.10.3 Lamp Off via DMX (DLOF) DLOF This function allows the lamp to be switched off through a DMX controller.
Power Wash 250™ Press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the menu. D ON Display On/Off (If you've chosen off , the display will go out within 15 seconds after the last input. The next key touch will reactivate the display). REV Turn around the display 3.10.6 Fixture Temperature (TEMP) TEMP This function allows you to read out the actual fixture operating temperature. Press the Enter button to confirm or the Mode to button to cancel and return to the main menu.
Power Wash 250™ 3.10.8 Adjustments and Calibrations (ADJU) ADJU With this function you can adjust and calibrate the positions of the different wheels and other motors. This feature is reserved for a service technician and is sometimes required after a service or repair work. This function requires a service code only available to authorized service technicians.
Power Wash 250™ 3.10.10 Feedback (FEED) FEED The POWER WASH 250B™ is equipped with ”APC,” automatic position correction. This function automatically corrects the Pan and Tilt movement should the unit lose step or is obstructed and forced to lose step. Press the Enter button to access the sub-menu. Use the Up and Down buttons to toggle between “ON” and “OFF” and confirm once more with the Enter button or use the Mode button to cancel the operation. 3.10.
Power Wash 250™ 4. Operation Operating Modes: The Power Wash 250B™ can operate in three different modes. This next section will detail the differences in the operating modes. • Stand alone mode The fixture will react to sound, chasing through the built-in programs. • Master/Slave mode You can daisy chain up to 16 fixtures together to get a synchronized light show without the need of an external controller. The fixtures will react to sound chasing to synchronized light show.
Power Wash 250™ the audio submenu. See page 16 for the menu breakdown. 4.2.3 In the audio submenu choose the audio chase speed, fast or slow. Slow (ASLW) will trigger the chase sequence to every two beats, while fast (AFST) will trigger the chase impulse every beat. See page 16 for more details. 4.2.4 Be sure the Master (MSTR) function is switched “ON,“ and the SVPT function is switched “OFF.“ 4.2.5 Choose your room size.
Power Wash 250™ 5. DMX Channel Selection (DMX Protocol) Channel Function Time and Value 1) PAN-coarse 2) PAN-fine 3) Tilt-coarse 4) Tilt-fine 5) Color* 0.. 530° Low- Pos ... High- Pos + 2.1° (16 Bit) 0 .. 285° Low- Pos … High- Pos + 1.
Power Wash 250™ Channel 9) Movement 10) Speed Pan/Tilt Lamp ON Lamp OFF Function Time and Value Color chaser C / C+2 slow – fast PAN/Tilt chaser slow PAN/Tilt chaser fast Lamp OFF (only if shutter is closed)! Reset No movement Movement Size Phase PAN 1 0° 1 90° 1 180° 1 270° PAN 2 0° 2 90° 2 180° 2 270° PAN 3 0° 3 90° 3 180° 3 270° PAN 4 0° 4 90° 4 180° 4 270° TILT size / phase see also PAN PAN / TILT size / phase see also PAN PAN / TILT (inverse) size / phase see also PAN Circle size / phase see als
Power Wash 250™ 6. Service and Maintenance 6.1 Lamp Change To ensure a smooth operation, please follow these instructions carefully. Safety Guidelines • Always disconnect main power prior to performing any service procedure! • Caution: Always replace with the exact same type lamp, unless otherwise specified by an authorized Elation® service technician. Replacing with anything other than the specified part can damage your fixture and will void your manufactures warranty.
Power Wash 250™ 6.2 Removing the Lamp 6.2.1 Be sure the unit is disconnected from it’s main power supply. 6.2.2 Remove the 3 retaining Phillips screws that secure the lamp cover to fixture chasis. 6.2.3 Once the lamp cover is free, expose the lamp by gently pull out the lamp socket assembly. 6.2.4 Gently remove the old lamp from it’s socket. If the old lamp has exploded be sure to remove all of the old lamp fragments to prevent damage to the internal components. 6.2.
Power Wash 250™ The lamp orientation and optimization must be adjusted after every lamp change. This procedure centers the lamp in the reflector. Proper optimization will increase lamp life and ensure a bright crisp output. Improper optimization may add a yellow tint to the lamp output and reduce intensity. The minimum deviation amount is 1.0mm. Running the fixture within a lower deviation can cause damage to the lamp and/or lens. The POWER WASH 250B™ lamp holder is aligned at the factory.
Power Wash 250™ 7. Fuse Replacement Caution: Always replace with the exact same type fuse, unless otherwise specified by an authorized Elation® service technician. Replacing with anything other than the specified part can damage your unit and will void your manufactures warranty. Warning: If you continue to blow fuses, STOP using the fixture. Contact customer support for further instructions, you may have to return the unit for servicing. Continuing to use the unit may cause serious damage.
Power Wash 250™ 8. Maintenance and Cleaning the POWER WASH 250B™ It is absolutely essential that the fixture is kept clean and that dust, dirt, smoke, and fogfluid residues do not built up on or within the fixture. This will reduce the risk of premature lamp life failure and will prevent a significant reduction in lamp output. Regular cleaning will not only ensure the maximum light-output, but will also allow the fixture to function reliable throughout its life.
Power Wash 250™ Attention: • Never allow optical parts come into contact with oil, dirt, or grime. • Allow all parts to dry completely before attempt operation. • Never clean the aspheric lens with water or other cleaners. The lens should be changed at the first sign of ware, usually in about 1 – 2 years (lens will begin to look cloudy). For lens replacement please contact Elation technical support. Cleaning the Optical System (recommended for authorized personal only) 1.
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Power Wash 250™ 10. Technical Specification Power supply Power consumption 500 Watt (blind current compensated) EU - model AC 230V / 50 Hz~ Fuse protection T3.15A, 250V, 5x20 mm (fine-wire fuse) US - model AC 115V / 60 Hz~ Fuse protection T6.3A, 115V, 5x20 mm (fine-wire fuse) Lamp Type 1 MSD 230V/250W, socket GY-9.5 Type 2 MSD 230V/200W, socket GY-9.
Power Wash 250™ 2 YEAR (730 DAYS) LIMITED WARRANTY A. Elation Professionals® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, Elation Professionals® products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years (730 days) from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories.
Power Wash 250™ F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by Elation Professionals® in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above.
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