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Power Wash 250™ ©Elation Professionals® Los Angeles, Ca. 90058 - www.ElationLighting.
Power Wash 250™ Table of contents Introduction..................................................................................................................................5 Unpacking.....................................................................................................................................5 Customer Support......................................................................................................................5 Discharge Lamp Warning...............................
Power Wash 250™ 3.10.4 DMX Input (DMXI) .........................................................................................21 3.10.5 Display (DISP) ..............................................................................................22 3.10.6 Fixture Temperature (TEMP).......................................................................22 3.10.7 Fan Control (FANS) .....................................................................................22 3.10.
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 250™ 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 250™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 pre-paid 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.
Power Wash 250™ Safety Instructions The Power Wash 250™ 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. Description of Device 1 1. Lens Assembly 2 2. Arm 3. Base 4 . Carrying handles 4 3 5. Up button 12 6. Down button 14 13 7. Enter button 8. Mode button DMX IN 3 9. LED Display 1 Min 1 0 . Firmware Connection 1 1 . Microphone Sensitivity DMX OUT POWER 11 210V~ 230V~ 250V~ FUSE: T3.15A @250V LAMP: MSD 250W HSUP 1. Gr oun d 2. Data 3. Data + 2 Power input 15 50Hz 60Hz Fuse Max FUS E Software Update Mic Sensitive Seria ln um ber: COLO R 10 16 9 12.
Power Wash 250™ 1. Lens Assembly - This high quality lens is a fully focusing. Focus the lens by manually turning the lens in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction until the desired effect is achieved. 2. Retaining Arm – This Arm serves as a conduit for all electronic from the base to the lens assembly. 3. Base – The fixture base holds all main electronic for the fixture and provides a means to secure the fixture to wall or ceiling. 4. Carrying Handles - The includes built-in carrying handles.
Power Wash 250™ 12. DMX Input Jack – This jack is used to receive an incoming DMX signal or Master/Slave signal. 13.DMX OutputJack – 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 250™ 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™ Installation 2.1 Mounting The POWER WASH 250™ is fully functional and operational, whether it hangs or is standing on the floor. It can also be operated while standing on the floor. 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™ bottom of the fixture) to secure the fixture to a ceiling or a wall. The plate uses four M6x20 screws. 1.2 Securing the POWER WASH 250™ Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your POWER WASH 250™ always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable. The fixture provides a built-in rigging point for a safety cable on the underside of the fixture, be sure to use this point and never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle.
Power Wash 250™ 1.3 Connections 1.3.1 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™ electronically using the controls on the side panel of the fixture. Your fixture and your DMX 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.
Power Wash 250™ 1.9 Fuse Requirements The POWER WASH 250™ 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™ 3 The Menu Field - 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™. During normal operation, tapping the “MODE” key once will access the fixture’s main menu. Once in the main menu you can navigate through the different functions and access the submenus with the Up and Down buttons.
Power Wash 250™ LOOF LOHI ADJU CODE xxxx COLO BSPR clre facc ARES DFSE FEED EFLG 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 Calibration of the beam shape 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 250™ the LCD 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 250™ and wait for the fixture reset process to finished ('RESE' will flash in the LCD while fixture is in reset mode). 2. Press the Mode button to access the main menu.
Power Wash 250™ running to sound in a Master/Slave configuration. To run in a Master/Slave 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™ to another color, this function will not allow split coloring. 3.8 Invert Pan Movement (RPAN) RPAN 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.
Power Wash 250™ TILT CYAN MAGE YELL COLO SHUT 000 - 255 000 - 255 000 - 255 000 - 255 000 - 255 000 - 255 DIMR BSPR SPEC 000 - 255 000 - 255 000 - 255 Tilt Position Cyan color mixing Magenta color mixing Yellow color mixing Color wheel (fixed colors) Shutter / Strobe function (the lamp strikes at DMX 255 if dimmer is "open" = DMX 255) Dimmer Beam shape + Frost Lamp Off, Reset, ... 3.10.2 Lamp On automatically (LAAU) LAAU This function automatically strikes lamp when main power is turned on.
Power Wash 250™ PAN TILT CYAN MAGE YELL COLO SHUT DIMR FOCU SPEC 0 - 255 0 - 255 0 - 255 0 - 255 0 - 255 0 - 255 0 - 255 0 - 255 0 - 255 0 - 255 Pan Position Tilt Position Cyan color wheel Magenta color wheel Yellow color wheel Color wheel (fixed colors) Shutter / Strobe function Dimmer Focus Lamp Off, Reset, ... Display (DISP) DISP Use this function to choose between different display indications. Use the Up and Down buttons to toggle between the two different display modes.
Power Wash 250™ operations. Use the Up and Down buttons to select the desired function and press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the menu. The chart below will detail the different fan settings: HIGH The cooling fan works continuously at max. speed. REG This is the default fan setting. In this setting an internal thermal sensor constantly monitors the internal operating temperature and regulates the fan speed to coincide with the internal temperature.
Power Wash 250™ 3.10.8 Default Settings (DFSE) DFSE Press Enter to reset all fixture personalities (not the adjusted functions) to the default values. On the display will appear ok to indicate that the defaults are set. Function DMX Address Pan reverse Tilt reverse Automatic lamp on Lamp on via DMX Display Cooling fan Feedback Display Default Settings D001 RPAN RTLT LAAU DLOF DISP FANS D001 ON ON ON ON D ON REG HIGH FEED OFF OFF OFF OFF LOOF ON LOHI OFF 3.10.
Power Wash 250™ 3.11 Error and Information Messages HEAt This message appears if you try to switch on the lamp within 5 minutes after having switched off (lamp too hot). The message will appear on the display if the lamp doesn’t ignite within 20 seconds. The fixture will store this command and automatically ignite the lamp after 5 minutes. LaeR After two unsuccessful lamp ignition attempts the display will readout LAER.
Power Wash 250™ head movement, the color wheel, the shutter (strobe), and all other DMX traits. A DMX controller allows you to create unique programs tailored to your individual needs. The Power Wash™ uses 14 DMX channels. See page 27 for detailed description of the DMX traits. 1. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures on pages 13-15 as well as the set-up specifications that are included with your DMX controller. 2.
Power Wash 250™ 6. Use the sound sensitivity knob on the side control panel to make the unit more or less sensative to sound. Turning the knob in clockwise direction will make the unit more sensetive to sound, while turning the knob counterclockwise will make the unit less sensetive to sound. Note: This unit will react to the low frequiencies of a sound source, tapping on the fixture or high pitched sound may not trigger the fixture.
Power Wash 250™ Channel Function Time and Value color 9, CTB 001 (fast) color 10, CTO 02 (fast) color 11, Red (fast) open (fast) open (slow) color 1, Brilliant Blue (slow) color 2, Blue (slow) color 3, Blue Purple (slow) color 4, Pink (slow) color 5, Orange (slow) color 6, Italian Blue (slow) color 7, Turquoise (slow) color 8, Jade (slow) color 9, CTB 001 (slow) 36..39 40..43 44..47 48..63 Chaser from color to 64..67 color max. 70 BPM 68..71 0,86 s 72..75 76..79 80..83 84..87 88..91 92..95 96..99 100.
Power Wash 250™ Channel 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 13) Movement No movement Movement PAN PAN PAN PAN Size 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 DMX HEX % 80..95 50..5F 32..37 96..111 112..12 7 230..24 9 250..25 5 0 60..6F 70..7F 38..43 44..50 E6..F9 92..97 FA..FF 98..100 00 0 01..01 02..03 04..05 06..07 08..09 10..11 12..13 14..15 16..17 18..19 20..21 22..23 24..25 26..27 28..
Power Wash 250™ Service and Maintenance 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™ Attention: Be sure the lamp is securely seated in the lamp socket. Also pay close attention to the lamp orientation, optimum distance between the lamp and the lens should range between 1.0 - 1.5 mm. Failure to comply with this warning may cause excessive heat build-up that may cause the internal lens to crack. Lamp Optimization The lamp orientation and optimization must be adjusted after every lamp change. This procedure centers the lamp in the reflector.
Power Wash 250™ 5. If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center, or if light output i s low, the lamp is too far back in the reflector. “Push” the lamp out by turning the screws Attention: Make sure that the minimum distance between the lamp and lens is more then 1.0mm. If it is less then this distance, the lens has higher probability of shattering. 2.
Power Wash 250™ 4.1 Safety Regulations • Always disconnect main power before attempting any service related issues! • Allow ample time for the lamp to cool (at least 20 minutes) before performing any cleaning procedures. • Never attempt operation with any of the protective covers removed! 4.
Power Wash 250™ 2. Allow ample time for the lamp to cool (at least 20 minutes) before performing any cleaning procedures. 3. Open and remove the upper half of the projector by loosening the 4 retaining Phillips screws. Two on the front side and 2 on the backside of the head. 4. Follow the chart above to complete the service procedures. 5. Replace the shell and tighten the 4 retaining screws. 6. Be sure the cover has been replaced and all the parts have completely dried before attempting operation.
Power Wash 250™ Power Wash Color Wheel Orientation: ©Elation Professionals® Los Angeles, Ca. 90058 - www.ElationLighting.
Power Wash 250™ 5 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.
Power Wash 250™ 6 Index A Audio Program............................................ 18 B BGV C1 Regulation (EU)............................. 11 Blind current compensation......................... 13 C Calibrations................................................. 23 Cleaning ..................................................... 32 Circumference............................................. 22 Clamps........................................................ 11 Color Wheel Orientation ........................
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