REFERENCE GUIDE 02.3004.0300.54 Controlling VARIKLITE® Equipment Using a DMX512 Console DMX software version 5.
VL6C+™, AutoPar™, Virtuoso®, Virtuoso® DX, Virtuoso® DX2, and Visionary™ 3D are trademarks of Production Resource Group, LLC, registered in the U.S. and other countries. VARI❋LITE® is a trademark owned by Genlyte Thomas Group LLC and is registered in the United States and other countries.
FOREWORD Safety Notice It is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in this manual and any accompanying documentation before installing and operating the products described herein. Heed all cautions and warnings during installation and use of this product. Safety symbols used throughout this manual are as follows: CAUTION advising of potential damage to product. WARNING advising of potential injury or death to persons.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST INJURY TO PERSONS 1. Exterior surfaces of the luminaire will be hot during operation. Use appropriate safety equipment (gloves, eye protection, etc.) when handling and adjusting hot equipment and components. 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction About This Manual .......................................................................................................................... 1 Additional Documentation ........................................................................................................ 1 Equipment Covered ................................................................................................................... 2 Cable/Connector Terminology .......................
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Chapter 2. Equipment Description Power and Data Distribution Equipment AC Line Disconnect (200A) .......................................................................................................... 26 Mini AC Line Disconnect (30A) ................................................................................................... 27 Bucking Transformer .....................................................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 3. System Equipment Handling Lamps............................................................................................................................................. 56 Hanging Hanging Preparation ...................................................................................................................... 57 Luminaire Orientation and Placement..................................................................................... 57 Truss Pipe .....................
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Chapter 4. Testing and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Overview........................................................................................................................................ 94 Console Problems .......................................................................................................................... 94 Series 300 Fixture Problems ..........................................................................................................
INTRODUCTION Introduction About This Manual This manual contains instructions for installing and operating VARI❋LITE® Series 200™ and Series 300™ lighting equipment within a DMX512-controlled system. Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you get the most out of your lighting system. WARNING: It is important to read ALL accompanying safety and installation instructions to avoid damage to the product and potential injury to yourself or others.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Equipment Covered Series 200 Equipment Series 200™ luminaires require a DMX200 Interface in order to accept DMX512 protocol. Product Part Number VL2B™ Spot Luminaire 20.5002.0004 VL2C™ Spot Luminaire 20.9637.0001 VL4™ Wash Luminaire 20.8628.0001 DMX200 Interface 20.9623.0551 Series 200™ Lamp Cable 25.7030.XXXX * Series 200™ Trunk Cable 25.7029.XXXX * Series 200™ Super Lamp Cable 25.7095.
INTRODUCTION Cable/Connector Terminology This manual uses American wire gauge (AWG) measurements when describing cables and connectors. For use in countries outside the U.S., or for assembling compatible cables, consult the AWG/Metric Conversion Table given below for the appropriate metric equivalent. AWG Metric Max Rated Current 2/0 67.5 mm2 225A 8/5 8.37 mm2 (5 x 6.
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1. System Operation This chapter contains operation information and instructions. • Theory of Operation • DMX512 Modes and Patching • Equipment Power Requirements 0 2 . 3 00 4 . 0 30 0 .
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Theory of Operation System Overview Refer to Figure 1-1 on next page. Series 200 Components VARI❋LITE® Series 200™ luminaires can be controlled with DMX512 protocol using a DMX200 interface unit. The DMX200 interface converts DMX512 protocol to Series 200 comm in order to control these luminaires. The Series 200 ACS rack provides power to Series 200 luminaires through Repeater units.
SYSTEM OPERATION : THEORY OF OPERATION 1 DMX CONSOLE DMX CABLE SPLITTER SPC-36 INPUT OUTPUT S200 S200 LAMP CABLE (DATA & POWER) SMART REPEATER INPUT (DATA & POWER) OUTPUT MOD RACK DMX CABLE DMX CABLE AC OUTPUT INPUT APS TRUNK CABLE (LAMP POWER) S300 LAMP RUN S300 LAMP RUN VL5 VL5B VL5ARC VL6 SERIES 300 200A DISCONNECT 2/0 PIGTAILS 2/0 PIGTAILS S200 REPEATER ACS RACK OUTPUT INPUT INPUT OUTPUT S200 TRUCK CABLE DATA & POWER DATA & POWER S200 LAMP RUN 2/0 PIGTAILS DMX200 UNIT 200
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE AC Service Note: Refer to "Cable/Connector Terminology" on page 3 for appropriate metric equivalents for cables. Power for operation of VARI❋LITE® Series 200/300 systems is provided by local house AC services or generators. The system can operate on voltages ranging from 85-260 VAC either single or three phase, 50 or 60 Hz. In some countries, a Bucking Transformer is required to step down (or up) voltages where voltage is too high, low, or unstable for the system.
SYSTEM OPERATION : THEORY OF OPERATION 1 Channel Based Consoles Older DMX512 consoles were never specifically designed to control automated luminaires of any type. These consoles typically operate in an 8-bit environment. If you are using one of these consoles, consider using the timing channels offered in Modes 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 in our DMX 5.2 software. You will find complete information on timing channels and how to use them in "Luminaire Timing Channels" on page 16. 0 2. 3 0 0 4. 0 3 00 .
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE DMX512 Modes and Patching DMX512 Modes Series 300 Smart Repeater There are 10 software modes available for use in the Smart Repeater or Smart Repeater Plus units, allowing optimized control options for your lighting system. Following are brief descriptions of the modes and how to access them. If more information and assistance is required, consult an Account Manager, Dealer or Product Support Technician.
SYSTEM OPERATION : DMX512 MODES AND PATCHING Mode 9 1 16-Bit with Reset - Supports all of the functions of Mode 7, but adds support for the VL7B luminaire. To set Mode 9, set the thumbwheel to 909. Mode 9 requires 24 channels per luminaire output port for a total of 144 channels per Smart Repeater unit. Mode 10 Extended 16-Bit - Supports all of the functions of Mode 8, but adds support for the VL7B luminaire. To set Mode 10, set the thumbwheel to 910.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Series 300 DMX Power Pack When power is applied to the DMX Power Pack, the unit detects which luminaire is connected. A fourposition switch on the front panel is used to select the mode. • Modes 1-4: operate VL6, VL5, VL5B, VLM and VL5Arc luminaires. • Modes 5 and 6: operate VL6B luminaires. • Modes 7 and 8: operate VL7/VL7U luminaires. • Modes 9 and 10: operate VL7B/VL7UB luminaires.
SYSTEM OPERATION : DMX512 MODES AND PATCHING 1 Mode Setting Table for the DMX Power Pack The following table illustrates the correct switch settings for Modes 1-10: Mode Number Channels Required 1 8 2 11 3 14 4 17 5 6 0 2. 3 0 0 4. 0 3 00 .
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Thumbwheel Addresses All VARI❋LITE® Series 200 luminaires, Smart Repeater units, and interface boxes have a three-digit thumbwheel address switch. The address set on this thumbwheel sets the starting address for the device. Under VARI❋LITE protocol, these addresses may not duplicate or overlap. Series 200 luminaires must be set to their DMX512 starting address, but no two luminaires may overlap addresses or use the same starting address when controlled by the same ACS rack.
SYSTEM OPERATION : DMX512 MODES AND PATCHING 1 At this point, continue to patch the fixtures and other DMX512 devices until the show is patched. It is often a good idea to check the patch in progress; that way problems can be dealt with as they occur. When you are done patching and troubleshooting your system, programming can begin. For information on troubleshooting a system, see "Testing and Troubleshooting" on page 93.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Luminaire Timing Channels Timing channel control has been developed for VARI❋LITE® Series 200/300 luminaires to improve the timed moves of certain groups of parameters. They provide 3 timing channels, one for Focus (Pan and Tilt), one for color parameters and one for beam parameters. Timing channels support time values of up to six minutes. A timing value of zero is full speed.
SYSTEM OPERATION : DMX512 MODES AND PATCHING 1 Note: The Focus timing channel will affect only the VLM moving mirror’s pan transitions when the rotation channel is used. Mini-Stepping Mini-stepping has been added for the VL6 gobo and color wheels when an extended mode (Mode 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10) is used. Mini-stepping, which smooths wheel transitions, will be active for Wheel 1 (gobo) when the beam time channel has a value between 1 and 254.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Equipment Power Requirements Overview The first consideration when hooking up a lighting system is power. Power is provided by large transformers in most permanent venues. Portable generators may be provided for other applications. Consoles, luminaires, and repeaters operate off of a single phase of power, however, the system is commonly connected to AC services that provide three phases of power.
SYSTEM OPERATION : EQUIPMENT POWER REQUIREMENTS 1 There are five connections for a wye source and four connections for a delta source. Cables are often color coded to represent corresponding connections. Delta Power* Connection US Color Code Phase X Phase Y Phase Z Wye Power UK Colour Code US Color Code UK Colour Code Black Red Black Red Red Yellow Red Yellow Blue Blue Blue Blue Neutral N/A N/A White Black Ground Green Green Green Green * Not applicable in Europe.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Configuring Equipment For Delta or Wye Operation WARNING: Voltage high enough to injure or kill persons exists in the Series 200 ACS rack when power is applied. Verify that power has been removed from ACS rack before reconfiguring bus bars or performing other internal work. Determine requirements for either delta or wye load. • While operation as a delta load is typical in the U.S., most European countries require the system to be configured as a wye load.
SYSTEM OPERATION : EQUIPMENT POWER REQUIREMENTS 1 Phase Balancing Repeater Boxes and SixPack chassis should be phase balanced. Phase balancing for a Repeater Box occurs when all the luminaires in a system are equally distributed across the X, Y, and Z input phases. For a SixPack chassis, phase balancing occurs when the APS6 and/or C3 modules are equally distributed across the three input phases of the unit. A balanced system draws approximately equal currents from each phase.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Current Requirements Current calculations are required to ensure that the system has adequate circuit breaker safety control. The AC line disconnect has a 200A circuit breaker to handle the Series 300 Modular Racks and Series 200 ACS racks. Depending on the quantity and type of luminaires and the voltage used, the current varies. Although the maximum operating limit for the AC line disconnect is 200A, we recommend that continuous operating current does not exceed 150A.
SYSTEM OPERATION : EQUIPMENT POWER REQUIREMENTS Equipment 120 Volts Phase to Neutral60 Hz Wye Mode 208 Volts Phase to Phase60 Hz Delta Mode VL2C Luminaire 11.0 amps 6.5 amps 6.3 amps VL4 Luminaire 8.0 amps 4.8 amps 4.5 amps 1 240 Volts Phase to Neutral l50 Hz Wye Mode Smart Repeater 9.6 amps 5.2 amps 6.0 amps Smart Repeater Plus 12.8 amps 7.2 amps 6.5 amps DMX200 1.0 amps 0.2 amps 0.3 amps SPC-36 Controller 1.0 amps 0.2 amps 0.3 amps APS6 Module (400W) 6.7 amps 3.7 amps 3.
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2. Equipment Description This chapter contains detailed information on all the equipment used in a system. • Power and Data Distribution Equipment • Modular Rack Components • Luminaires • Cables 0 2 . 3 00 4 . 0 30 0 .
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Power and Data Distribution Equipment AC Line Disconnect (200A) CAUTION: Although the maximum operating limit is 200A, we recommend that continuous operating current does not exceed 150A. The 200A AC line disconnect is a safety device containing a three-phase, 200A circuit breaker serving as a master on/off switch for the system. The unit connects to house service through a set of five, 10-foot, 2/0 pig tails.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : POWER AND DATA DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT 2 Mini AC Line Disconnect (30A) CAUTION: Although the maximum operating limit is 30A, we recommend that continuous operating current does not exceed 20A. The mini (30A) AC line disconnect is a safety device containing a threephase, 30A circuit breaker serving as a master on/off switch for the system. It is similar to the 200A AC line disconnect, but is used primarily for smaller systems.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Bucking Transformer Note: In Europe, the Bucking Transformer is needed only with VL2C luminaires and where the primary voltage rises above 240 VAC (245 VAC in Europe). The Bucking Transformer is used when the primary voltage is above 240 volts (or 245 volts in Europe). In Europe and Australia, among other places, primary voltages can fluctuate between 240 and 265 VAC throughout the day, causing the system to shut down.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : POWER AND DATA DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT 2 ACS Rack In a DMX512 controlled system the ACS rack is a power/data distribution unit for Series 200 luminaires only. The ACS rack connects to a DMX512 control console via a DMX200 interface ACS rack functions: • Receives 3-phase AC input power from a house service or modular rack via Cam-Lok to Cam-Lok pigtails. (A 200A AC disconnect should always be used in-line prior to the equipment.) • Provides AC power to the console.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Mini-ACS Rack The mini-ACS rack is a small rack mount version of the ACS rack. Unit features: • Provides 17 channels of power and signal. • Provides one trunk run output and eight powered lamp cable outputs. • Can be used as master or slave rack in large systems. House power connects to the mini-ACS rack through an 8/5 cable with Hubbell connectors, connected from a mini-AC line disconnect.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : POWER AND DATA DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT 2 Repeater Box/Cheater Repeater Box Repeater Boxes receive data and power from the ACS rack and pass it along to luminaires. The Repeater Box serves as a signal and AC power distribution unit. Repeater Boxes provide the following: • Signal and power distribution for up to nine luminaires via Series 200 lamp runs. • Connects to VL2B, VL2C and VL4 luminaires, and Smart Repeaters.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Smart Repeater Units The Smart Repeater processing units combine electrical power and data signals from different sources and provide it for up to six Series 300 luminaires via a single connector to each luminaire. Smart Repeater features: • Receives Series 200 data signal and AC power for electronics through standard, 9-pin Series 200 lamp cable from ACS rack and sends it to connected luminaires.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : POWER AND DATA DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT 2 Output connector providing power and signal to individual luminaire via luminaire lamp cable. Circuit breaker protection for each output connector. Neon power indicator for each output. SMRTVWS Red Transmit LED indicates activity and valid data on transmit line. Trunk Cable Connector19-Pin Socapex. Accepts power from dimmer rack. Series 200 lamp cable data input. Smart Repeater AC input Indicator.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE DMX200 Interface The DMX200 interface unit provides control of Series 200 luminaires from a DMX512 console. • Converts DMX512 protocol to DMX200 data. • Receives power from and supplies data to the ACS rack through a special power/data "Y" cable. • Supports up to one bi-channel ACS rack using two universes of DMX512. • Designed to fit standard rack mount boxes or the modular rack.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : POWER AND DATA DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT 2 Dimmers If there are VL5 luminaires in your system, you will also need to supply power to the dimmers that are associated with these luminaires. This is not a concern if you are using the house dimming system. However, if you are adding dimmers to your system, or are setting up all the elements of your event, you will need to power your dimmers. In general, most dimmers require three-phase power for operation.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Modular Rack Components 24-Channel Modular Rack The 24-Channel Modular Rack is a configurable power distribution system containing the dimmers and ballasts for Series 300 luminaires. The Modular Rack contains: • One set of Cam-Lok pigtail contacts for AC input power. • One set of Cam-Lok pigtail contacts for AC output power. • Six Epic AC connectors for SixPack Chassis power distribution. • Individual 30 Amp circuit breakers for each Epic connector.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : MODULAR RACK COMPONENTS 2 SixPack Chassis The SixPack chassis is a removable unit which holds up to six C3 (dimmer) or APS6 (ballast) modules. The modules slide-mount into the chassis and are electrically connected via euro-connectors. (Blank panel cover plates are installed in positions where modules are not installed to aid the forced air cooling.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE APS6 Module The APS6 power supply module is an electronic ballast for high intensity discharge arc lamps. It is used to power VL5Arc, VL6 series, and VL7 series luminaire arc lamps. The module is designed to slidemount into any of the front slots on the SixPack chassis, connecting electrically via euro-connectors. Switches on the faceplate (or PCB jumpers on older models) allow the module to be configured for a specific output wattage and enable or disable the remote start feature.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : LUMINAIRES 2 Luminaires VL2C Spot Luminaire The VL2C spot luminaire features the following: • Metal halide arc lamp (400 watt for VL2B; 600 watt for VL2C). • Compound lens for distortion-free images with soft or hard beam edge. • 120 colors provided by DICRO❋WHEEL™ color mixing system. • Lens free aperture to eliminate glare. • Adjustable beam shape. • On-board control electronics and power supply.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE VL5 Series Wash Luminaires All VL5, VL5B, and VL5Arc wash luminaires have the following standard features: • DICRO❋TUNE color filters with independent blue, amber, and magenta color control. • Choice of five interchangeable lens styles to customize beam output. • Attaches to truss or pipes with a single S300 truss hook and a safety cable. A floor stand is also available.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : LUMINAIRES 2 VL6 Series Spot Luminaires All VL6, VL6B, and VL6C/VL6C+ spot luminaires have the following standard features: • Lamp power provided by APS6 power supply module in conjunction with a SixPack Chassis. • Interchangeable, user selectable color wheel assembly. • Interchangeable, user selectable gobo wheel assembly. • Aluminum-bladed dimmer mechanism for full field dimming, timed fades, and strobe effects. • Mechanical iris for continuous beam size control.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE VL6 Color/Gobo Wheel Control VL6 spot luminaire color/gobo wheels have 12 positions and are normally loaded with 11 color filters or gobos, leaving one position for open white. You can mix filters and gobos on the same wheel, or have all filters on one wheel with all gobos on the other wheel. Please advise an Account Manager if you wish to do this.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : LUMINAIRES 2 VL6B Color/Gobo Wheel Control VL6B spot luminaire fixed color and gobo wheels have 12 positions, while the rotating gobo wheel has six positions. You can mix color filters and gobos on the same wheel, or have all filters on one wheel with all gobos on the other wheel. The VL6B spot luminaires are supplied in standard configuration with all gobos on the front wheel (Wheel 1) and all filters on the rear wheel (Wheel 2).
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE VL6C/VL6C+ Color/Gobo Wheel Control The luminaire’s fixed color and gobo wheels have twelve (12) positions, while the rotating gobo wheel has six (6) positions. You can mix color filters and gobos on the same wheel, or have all filters on one wheel with all gobos on the other wheel. VL6C/VL6C+ luminaires are shipped in a standard configuration with all gobos on the front wheel (Wheel 1) and all color filters on the rear wheel (Wheel 2).
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : LUMINAIRES 2 VL7 Series Spot Luminaires VL7/VL7U Luminaire All VL7 luminaires have the following standard features: • A 700 watt arc lamp. • Full color spectrum, crossfadeable color mechanism. • Wheel of rotatable and indexable gobos. • Wheel for custom colors or fixed gobos. • Zoom projection lens system. • Dimmer mechanism. • Douser/strobe mechanism. • Beam size iris mechanism. • Attaches to truss using one of two types of truss clamps or vertical hang assembly.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE VL7/VL7U/VL7B/VL7UB Color/Gobo Wheel Control VL7 luminaire fixed color and gobo wheels have 12 positions, while the rotating gobo wheel has six positions. You can mix color filters and gobos on the same wheel, or have all filters on one wheel with all gobos on the other wheel. The VL7 luminaires are supplied in standard configuration with all gobos on the front wheel (Wheel 1) and all filters on the rear wheel (Wheel 2).
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : CABLES 2 Cables Note: Refer to "Cable/Connector Terminology" on page 3 for appropriate metric equivalents. Pig Tails For AC Line Disconnect For Mini AC Line Disconnect The pig tails used for the 200A AC Line Disconnect are a set of 10-foot, 2/0 power cables with CamLok receptacle connectors on one end and bare wires on the other end. The bare wires are used to connect to the house service.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Modular Rack to Mini-ACS Rack Input Cable This input cable is used to supply power to a miniACS rack when used with the modular rack. This cable uses a Hubbell receptacle on one end and an Epic plug on the other. It is connected from the AUX 1 or AUX 2 Epic receptacle at the modular rack to the Hubbell plug at the mini-ACS rack. Series 200 Trunk Cable Series 200 trunk cables distribute power and data to Repeater Boxes for Series 200 luminaires.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : CABLES 2 Series 200 Lamp Cable Series 200 lamp cables are shielded cables with a 9-pin Amp CPC connector at both ends. They are used as follows: • To connect Series 200 luminaires to Repeater Boxes. • To connect interface units and Smart Repeater units to Repeater Boxes and mini-ACS racks. • To connect master ACS racks to slave ACS racks. The cables are color coded at each end to denote standard lengths.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Series 200 Super Lamp Run Cable Due to data signal degradation, standard Series 200 lamp cables should not be connected for lengths greater than 100 feet. The super lamp run cable assembly can be run up to 500 feet and is recommended even for short runs of Virtuoso comm. This cable contains AC and data conductors carried on three conductor, two pair composite runs. Data are carried on two individually shielded pairs with a common drain wire.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : CABLES 2 Series 300 Lamp Cable Series 300 lamp cables have a 16-pin Amp CPC connector at both ends and come in two types: shielded and unshielded. • The unshielded, gray-jacketed cables are used to connect VL5, VL5B, and VLM luminaires to Smart Repeater units. • The shielded, black-jacketed lamp cables are used to connect VL5, VL5B, VL5Arc, VL6, VL7 and VLM luminaires to Smart Repeater/Smart Repeater Plus units.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Data Cables Smart Repeater and DMX200 units are equipped with 5-pin XLR connectors for DATA IN and DATA THRU (out) applications. DATA IN requires a 5-pin, female XLR connector and DATA THRU requires a 5-pin, male XLR connector. When purchasing or constructing data cables, it is important that not only the correct cable type be used, but also quality cable to ensure a reliable DMX512 system.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : CABLES 2 Recommended Cable Types/Manufacturers These are only a few of the suitable cable types. Any quality EIA485, twisted pair, 120 ohm, shielded cable will also work.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Male Termination Connector A male XLR termination connector is required at the last luminaire (or "far end of the line") to prevent signal reflections. 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 connector, you will need the following components: • 5-pin, male XLR connector. • Two 1/4W 5% 120 ohm resistors.
3. System This chapter contains information on set-up and checkout of the system. • Equipment Handling • Hanging • Accessories • System Hook-Up • System Checkout 0 2 . 3 00 4 . 0 30 0 .
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Equipment Handling Lamps Servicing • When handling a lamp, hold it by the ceramic base while wearing cotton gloves or finger cots. Do not touch the glass envelope (bulb). If you touch the glass with bare fingers, wipe off any fingerprints with alcohol. • Use care when opening and closing the rear door of the VL2B and VL2C luminaires. Any jarring of the rear door can undo the optical alignment of the lamp.
SYSTEM : HANGING 3 Hanging Hanging Preparation Observe the following guidelines when installing truss equipment. Luminaire Orientation and Placement Luminaire hanging orientation is usually denoted on a lighting plot. A lighting plot is created in advance and represents the stage setup and desired location and orientation of luminaires. Luminaires and repeaters are generally hung from pipes or trusses, and suspended above the object of illumination.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Spacing Requirements To avoid collisions during pan and tilt movement, luminaires must be installed at a minimum distance from each other. Table 3-1: Luminaire-To-Luminaire Distance Requirement Luminaire Type VL2B / VL2C VL4 VL5 / VL5B / VL5Arc VL6 VL6B / VL6C / VL6C+ VL7 / VL7U / VL7B / VL7UB VLM VL2C 21.50 in 546 mm 19.50 in 495 mm 19.75 in 502 mm 19.00 in 483 mm 20.25 in 515 mm 23.75 in 603 mm 19.50 in 495 mm VL4 19.50 in 495 mm 17.50 in 445 mm 17.
SYSTEM : HANGING 3 Safety Cables A safety cable is provided with every luminaire and repeater. There are two different safety cables available: the Series 200 cable and Series 300 cable. The cable is attached to the handle of Series 200 luminaires or the pan tube of Series 300 luminaires, looped around the truss or pipe, then re-attached to the equipment. As little slack as possible should be left. WARNING: Safety cables should always be used when hanging luminaires.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Series 200 Hanging Hardware All Series 200 luminaires and repeaters are provided with truss hooks and a safety cable. CAUTION: The wing bolt should be tightened only by hand. Do not use wrenches or other tools as this can damage the truss or the hook. Single Truss Hook Variations The Series 200 luminaires (VL2/VL4) and repeaters use the single truss hook. Multiple variations of the hook are available to accommodate a wide variety of installation configurations.
SYSTEM : HANGING 3 Series 200 Hanging Methods Series 200 Two-Point Hang (Standard) A two-point hang is the standard hanging method for Series 200 luminaires. VL2C Luminaire VL2HANG VL4 Luminaire VL4HANG Series 200 Three-Point Hang A three-point hang is required when the trusses move or tilt in any way during the show. This method of hanging prevents the luminaires from slipping or twisting on the truss and thereby altering their focus.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Adjustable Coupling Plate The most widely used device for extra support is the adjustable coupling plate. The adjustable coupling plate provides a third point of support. The hook can be moved along a slot in the plate to accommodate trusses with 12- to 28-inch centers. The hook can also be rotated through 360 degrees to mate with cross braces at any angle. A special hook used with the adjustable coupling plates utilizes a bolt welded in place of the truss hook fastener.
SYSTEM : HANGING 3 Series 200 Vertical Hang In some cases it is necessary to hang the luminaires vertically. In such a case, the luminaire is hanging on its side with the yoke parallel to the stage. This puts more stress on the yoke and the truss hooks than a normal, horizontal hang. A three-point hang is absolutely necessary for vertical hangs, whether or not the truss moves during the show.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Hang Using 90 Degree Hooks HANG_90 64 02.3004.0300.
SYSTEM : HANGING 3 Series 300 Hanging Hardware: VL5 / VL6 / VLM All VL5, VL6, and VLM luminaires are provided with a truss hook and a safety cable. Series 300 luminaires can be hung horizontally or vertically from any structure designed to accommodate the load created by this moving luminaire. In standard hanging applications, the DMX512 utilizes a Series 300 double truss hook, which is bolted to the pan tube. The hook can be oriented in 45 degree increments to provide flexible mounting.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Hanging Methods: VL5 / VL6 / VLM Standard Hang In standard hanging applications, the VL5, VL6, and VLM luminaires utilizes a Series 300 double truss hook, which is bolted to the pan tube and affixed to square tube or round pipe; the minimum outside dimension for a piece of pipe or tube is 1 inch (2.54 cm) and the maximum outside dimension is 2 inches (5.08 cm). CAUTION: Wing bolts should be tightened only by hand.
SYSTEM : HANGING 3 A Safety Cable MUST be 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 Safety Cable Pipe or Tube Figure 3-3: Standard Series 300 Hanging Configuration and Clearances (VL6C+ Example) 0 2. 3 0 0 4. 0 3 00 .
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Three-Point Hang A Series 300 third-point truss hook can be used to stabilize the luminaire in a three-point hanging configuration. The third-point hook is bolted to the pan tube in addition to the standard double hook. The following illustration shows how the hook is used to achieve a three-point hang. Series 300 Double Hook S300 Third-Point Truss Hook (22.9634.
SYSTEM : HANGING 3 Series 300 Hanging Hardware: VL7 The VL7 luminaire requires a different type of truss attachment hardware than the other Series 300 luminaires. For the VL7 luminaire, two types of clamps are available: a round pipe clamp for 2" pipe applications and an adjustable clamp for square pipe or other applications. A single truss clamp, attached to the pan tube, is used for a standard horizontal hang.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE VL7 Vertical Hang Assemblies A special vertical hang can be achieved by using a vertical hang assembly. This assembly consists of several components that attach to the truss clamp. Depending on the truss clamp, round pipe or adjustable (square pipe), a different vertical hang assembly will be required. Round Pipe Vertical Hang The Round Pipe Vertical Hang Assembly (21.9650.
SYSTEM : HANGING 3 Square Pipe Vertical Hang The Square Pipe Vertical Hang Assembly (21.9650.4114) utilizes an adjustable square pipe truss clamp, a support tube, and a standard Series 300 double truss hook. When assembled with U-Bolts and attached to the VL7 pan tube, a supported vertical hang on square pipe or round pipe larger than 2" diameter can be achieved as shown.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Series 300 Floor Mounting A Series 300 luminaire may be mounted in an upright floor position using a Series 300 floor stand. The floor stand (22.9634.0161) includes all necessary hardware as shown in Figure 3-10. To install floor stand: Step 1. Orient pigtail cable as shown in Figure 3-10 DETAIL B and rotate pan tube accordingly. Step 2.
SYSTEM : HANGING 3 Step 4. Place luminaire in desired floor position observing proper clearances. Step 5. Connect input pigtail cable to Series 300 Lamp Run Cable which is connected to a Smart Repeater or Smart Repeater Plus unit. 0 2. 3 0 0 4. 0 3 00 .
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Accessories Sound Baffles Some hang locations require a reduced noise environment. Fan noise in the VL7 luminaire and Series 200 luminaires can be greatly reduced by using the VL7 sound baffle kit, the VL2C sound baffle (with or without sound blanket) and VL4 sound baffle. No additional hardware is used to secure the sound baffles to the luminaires when the luminaires are hung from trusses. The Series 200 sound baffles are secured to the luminaire with safety cables.
SYSTEM : ACCESSORIES 3 To install the optional sound baffle kit: Step 1. Disconnect power to luminaire. Step 2. Disconnect two latches and remove bottom head cover. Step 3. Install counterweight as shown in illustration. Note: The counterweight is secured to the inside of the bottom head cover with adhesive-backed velcro. Both hook and loop velcro pieces are pre-installed on one side of the counter-weight. a. At bottom of counterweight, remove adhesive backing from velcro.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE VL2C Luminaire Sound Baffle and Sound Blanket The original VL2C sound baffle was modified from a rectangle to a truncated rectangle so that the luminaire will fit on a stage truss with little interference to other equipment. In addition, a sound blanket was designed to fit over the luminaire upper enclosure and sound baffle to provide additional sound isolation.
SYSTEM : ACCESSORIES 3 VL2C Sound Blanket Sound Blanket Strap Buckles Side Buckle Modified Sound Baffle SNDBFL Figure 3-14: VL2C Sound Blanket Installation To install VL2C sound blanket: Step 1. At sound blanket, unlatch buckles from straps and buckles from side of baffle shell. Step 2. At luminaire, place sound blanket shells on luminaire and snap strap buckles. Step 3. At each side of sound blanket, secure side buckles. 0 2. 3 0 0 4. 0 3 00 .
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Note: It may be necessary to add a piece of gaffer’s tape at the joint between the two halves to stop the yoke from catching. VL4 Sound Baffle 4ECA009 Figure 3-15: VL4 Sound Baffle To install VL4 sound blanket: Step 1. Route safety cable through eyelet in sound baffle. Step 2. Align sound baffle with air intakes. Note: Because of the baffle's tight fit, it may be necessary to remove the air filters before installation in some cases. 78 Step 3.
SYSTEM : SYSTEM HOOK-UP 3 System Hook-Up Overview This section contains a quick guide to safe and proper system installation. Each series of luminaires has its own section on installation and checkout. For installation information, see the following sections: • "Series 200 Luminaires" on page 80 • "Series 300 Luminaires" on page 84 These instructions are intended for persons already familiar with VARI❋LITE® equipment.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Series 200 Luminaires Refer also to "DMX512 System Example" on page 7. Connecting to System Series 200 luminaires will require a DMX200 interface unit in order to control them from DMX512 consoles. XLR DMX Data Cable from DMX512 source.
SYSTEM : SYSTEM HOOK-UP Step 3 4. Attach line disconnects to pig tail cable. a. Verify circuit breaker is in "off" position before installing line disconnect(s). b. Connect line disconnect(s) to end of AC tails (2/0 or 8/5). (Line disconnects should be easily accessible in case emergency requires shutting off power to system.) Step 5. Attach Bucking Transformer (if required).
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Step 10. Hang luminaires. a. Determine hanging orientation of luminaires (refer to "Luminaire Orientation and Placement" on page 57). Ensure the following: 1) Pipe for mounting luminaires is between 1 and 2 inches (25.40 to 50.80 mm) in outer diameter. 2) The structure is secure and capable of supporting total luminaire load. 3) Sufficient clearance space is provided for each luminaire.
SYSTEM : SYSTEM HOOK-UP 3 Step 12. Connect Series 200 trunk cables. a. Connect plug end of Series 200 trunk cables to ACS or mini-ACS rack trunk cable outputs. b. Connect receptacle end to Repeater Box. Step 13. Connect Series 200 lamp cables. a. For Series 200 luminaires, attach plug end of Series 200 lamp cable to Repeater Box output. Remember to phase-balance Repeater Box. Refer to "Phase Balancing" on page 21. b. Connect receptacle end of lamp cable to luminaire.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Series 300 Luminaires Refer also to "DMX512 System Example" on page 7. Connecting to System Series 300 luminaires require a Smart Repeater unit for power and control by DMX512 consoles. Step 1. Position SixPack chassis delta/wye switches to correct setting. Refer to "Configuring Equipment For Delta or Wye Operation" on page 20. Step 2. Connect Modular Rack to power source. Three-phase power will need to be supplied to the system.
SYSTEM : SYSTEM HOOK-UP Step 3 3. Configure APS6 modules. (There are two types of APS6 modules.) a. For older APS6 modules, a blue programming jumper is used to configure the module in either PSET or DCV mode and a jumper resistor assembly is used to configure the module in either the 400W or 625W power output mode. Note: Older style APS6 modules cannot be used with the VL6C/VL6C+, VL7, VL7U, VL7B, or VL7UB luminaires, which require the 700W power output mode found on the new style modules.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE b. For newer APS6 modules, a four position rotating switch on the face plate sets the output to 400, 625, or 700 watts (the fourth setting is also currently 400W). 1) Set mode switch to either PSET or DCV. CAUTION: Do not change mode or wattage with power applied to module. 2) Using 3/32 slot screwdriver (07.3005.0001), rotate power selector switch to required output according to settings listed on face plate. Power Switch Mode Switch Power Switch Settings Step 4.
SYSTEM : SYSTEM HOOK-UP Step 3 5. Configure Modular Rack. Configure APS6 and/or C3 modules in SixPack chassis with regard to port assignments for each Smart Repeater unit. In other words, if there is a VL6 luminaire connected to the first output on a Smart Repeater unit, an APS6 module should be installed in the first slot of the chassis connected to that Smart Repeater unit so that it receives power from an arc power supply module. Port 1 Port 6 Step 6. Configure SPC-36 controller.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Note: It is recommended that all luminaire input connectors be orientated facing stage left, or at least in the same direction by hanging position. b. Make sure that double truss hook or clamp (VL7) is oriented and bolted to pan tube correctly. Luminaire addresses are usually decided upon prior to the set-up of equipment. The lighting plot may contain this information. c.
SYSTEM : SYSTEM HOOK-UP 3 c. Connect DMX512 cable from console or splitter. Remember to terminate the last device in any DMX512 line. Series 200 Input Cable For AC Power DMX Input from console or other DMX DMX512 termination switch for last Smart Repeater (Not available in all units) DMX Output to next DMX device or DMX terminator plug as needed APS6 Cable for lamp power d.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE System Checkout Series 200 Checkout Once the system has been hung, cabled and connected to the console via the control snake: Step 1. Apply power to DMX200 unit. Verify that on switch lights. Step 2. Verify that console is powered up and patched. Step 3. Verify that red and green LEDs on DMX200 unit are blinking on and off. If they are not, at XLR input connector, verify that cable is correctly installed and fully seated. Step 4.
SYSTEM : SYSTEM CHECKOUT 3 Series 300 Checkout Once the system has been hung, cabled and connected to the console via the control snake: Step 1. Turn on console and ensure that DMX512 signal is applied to the entire system. Patch your console, or load your show from disk. Step 2. Apply power to the Smart Repeater units in the system, and watch the luminaires calibrate. Be aware that the luminaires will only calibrate if a valid DMX512 signal is received.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Notes 92 02.3004.0300.
4. Testing and Troubleshooting This chapter contains troubleshooting instructions. • Troubleshooting • Test Software 0 2 . 3 00 4 . 0 30 0 .
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Troubleshooting Overview Occasionally there are problems when setting up a lighting system. In this section, you will find many common questions asked about VARI❋LITE® Series 200/300 equipment under DMX512 control. This section is broken down into three areas: Console Problems, Fixture Problems, and Hardware Problems.
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TROUBLESHOOTING 4 Series 300 Fixture Problems Why do luminaires not move as smoothly on DMX512 as they do on a VARI❋LITE console? A DMX512 control system sends out movement as incremental absolute positions. In other words, when you want a luminaire to go from 0% position (0 hex value) to an end state of 50% (127 hex value), the luminaire is told to move incrementally through each hex or per cent value until it reaches the end state.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE I checked my cable, but I still get flickering lights. Check each DMX512 device for termination. Only the last device on any DMX512 line must be terminated. Over termination in your system can cause bad signal to reach the lights and dimmers causing them to flicker. I checked for termination, but my lights still flicker. Check your DMX512 network. DMX512 signal is best run as a "daisy chain" from one device to another.
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TROUBLESHOOTING 4 Hardware Problems None of the lights on one of my Smart Repeater units is working. Ensure that the proper voltage is applied to the Smart Repeater unit. Ensure that the amber neon indicator next to the Series 200 male plug is on. The first few channels of the light plugged into port 1 work, but they soon control the wrong attributes, and none of the other lights work properly.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Test Software Operating Test Software Note: In default mode, only Port 1 is selected for test operations. Only luminaire connected to Port 1 will respond to test commands. To use Smart Repeater testing function: Step 1. Set Smart Repeater thumbwheel switch to 000 and connect luminaire to be tested to Port 1. (Up to six luminaires may be connected, but at least one must be connected to start test mode.) Step 2. Apply power to Smart Repeater unit. Step 3. Check LED display.
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TEST SOFTWARE 4 Test Software/Test Tables The following tables contain test software test numbers, parameters, error codes, and comments. Use these tables to run luminaire tests. Note: Test numbers not listed are not valid. CAUTION: Tests should not be run for more than 30 seconds, as this can further damage the luminaire. Any tests run at FULL SPEED should not be run for more than 15 seconds.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Table 4-3: VL6 Spot Luminaire Mechanical Tests Test Number Test Parameter 000 Start Test 9 End Stop (Open) 103 No Reset (Pan) 001 Pan Test 8 End Stop (Clsd) 203 No Reset (Tilt) 002 Tilt Test 7 Speed 1 (25%) 104 No Reset (Pan) 004 Edge Test 6 Speed 2 (35%) 204 No Reset (Tilt) 5 Speed 3 (45%) 4 Speed 4 (55%) 3 Speed 5 (65%) 2 Speed 6 (75%) 1 Speed 7 (85%) 0 Speed 8 (Full Speed) 511 Hit Sensor When Not Expecting To.
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TEST SOFTWARE 4 Table 4-3: VL6 Spot Luminaire Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number Test Parameter 0 012 All Motors (synchronized) 013 All Motors (unsynchronized) 912 End Motor (in cal.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Table 4-5: VL6B/VL6C/VL6C+ Spot Luminaire Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number 005 5 Lens 1 move to rear EOT, Lens 3 move to front EOT, Lens 2 cycles full travel (66%) 4 Lens 1 move to rear EOT, Lens 3 move to front EOT, Lens 2 cycles full travel (100%) 3 All lenses move to rear EOT, Lens 3 cycles full travel (33%) 2 All lenses move to rear EOT, Lens 3 cycles full travel (66%) Error Codes/Comments 0 All synchronous (100%) 9 End Stop (OPEN) 511 Hit Sensor When Not
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TEST SOFTWARE 4 Table 4-5: VL6B/VL6C/VL6C+ Spot Luminaire Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number 010 0 2. 3 0 0 4. 0 3 00 . 5 4 Index Test Parameter 8 Gobo position 6 7 Cycle from wheel position 0 to position 3 CW, from position 3 to position 0 CCW repeatedly. Pause briefly on position 0 and 3 6 Cycle from wheel position 0 to position 2 CCW, from position 2 to position 0 CW repeatedly.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Table 4-5: VL6B/VL6C/VL6C+ Spot Luminaire Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number 012 All Motors (synchronized) 013 All Motors (synchronized) 912 End Motor (in cal. position) Test Parameter Error Codes/Comments 7 Cycle from index 0 to index 3 CW, from index 3 to index 0 CCW repeatedly. Pause briefly on index 0 and 3 6 Cycle from index 0 to index 6 CW, from index 6 to index 0 CCW repeatedly.
4 TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TEST SOFTWARE Table 4-7: VL7/VL7U Mechanical Tests Test Number 000 All Stop 001 Pan Test Parameter Error Codes/Comments 9 End Stop (Closed), 65% Speed 103 No Reset (PAN) 002 Tilt 8 End Stop (Open), 65% Speed 203 No Reset (TILT) 003 Beam 7 25% Speed 104 No Reset (PAN) 6 35% Speed 204 No Reset (TILT) 5 45% Speed 4 55% Speed 3 65% Speed 2 75% Speed 1 85% Speed 004 005 Lens Intensity 0 Full Speed 7 All move to front EOT, Lens 1 cycles
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Table 4-7: VL7/VL7U Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number 008 009 106 Fixed Gobo Rotating Gobo Test Parameter 5 Plate cycles full travel at 100% speed along Y vector (Test Type 67C) 4 Type 67B, 25% speed 3 Type 67B, 50% speed 2 Type 67B, 75% speed 1 Plate cycles full travel at 100% speed along X vector (Test Type 67B) 0 Plate moves from X & Y EOT to opposite X & Y EOT syncronous, repeatedly at 100% speed (Test Type 67A) 9 Cycle from index 0 to index 1 CW, and fr
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TEST SOFTWARE 4 Table 4-7: VL7/VL7U Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number 010 Strobe 013 All Async 021 Sensors 0 2. 3 0 0 4. 0 3 00 . 5 4 Test Parameter 7 Cycle from index 0 to index 3 CW, and from index 3 to index 0 CCW repeatedly. Pause briefly on index 0 and 3. (Test Type 9E) 6 Cycle from index 0 to index 6 CCW, and from index 6 to index 0 CW repeatedly. Pause briefly on index 0 and 6.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Table 4-7: VL7/VL7U Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number 022/ 023 Test Parameter Pan/Tilt 024 Form & Function Error Codes/Comments 4 Monitor Rotating Gobo Wheel Index Sensor and Gobo Orientation Sensor 3 Monitor Color Plate 2Y sensor 2 Monitor Color Plate 2X sensor 1 Monitor Color Plate 1Y sensor 0 Monitor Color Plate 1X sensor 9 Display current most significant digit (Xxxx) of the reported encoder value. Repeatedly monitored.
4 TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TEST SOFTWARE Table 4-9: VL7B/VL7UB Spot Luminaire Mechanical Tests Test Number Test Parameter Error Codes/Comments 000 All Stop 103 No Reset (PAN) 001 Pan Test 9 End Stop (65%) (CLSD) 203 No Reset (TILT) 002 Tilt Test 8 End Stop (65%) (OPEN) 104 No Reset (PAN) 003 Beam Test 004 Lens Test 005 Intensity Test N/A 7 All move to front EOT, Lens 1 cycles full travel (100%) 6 Lens 1 move to rear EOT, Lens 3 move to front EOT, Lens 2 cycles full travel
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Table 4-9: VL7B/VL7UB Spot Luminaire Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number 110 008 Fixed Gobo 009 Rotating Gobos Test Parameter 6 Plate cycles full travel (75%) along Y vector 5 Plate cycles full travel (100%) along Y vector 4 Plate cycles full travel (25%) along X vector 3 Plate cycles full travel (50%) along X vector 2 Plate cycles full travel (75%) along X vector 1 Plate cycles full travel (100%) along X vector 0 Plate moves from X & Y EOT to opposite X & Y E
4 TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TEST SOFTWARE Table 4-9: VL7B/VL7UB Spot Luminaire Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number 010 Strobe Test Test Parameter 1 Spin gobos CW (25%) wheel does not move 0 Spin gobos CW (100%) wheel does not move 9 Strobe to EOT stop (65%) (CLSD) 8 Strobe to middle position between EOT Stop (66%) (OPEN) 7 Strobe open to closed stop repeatedly (25%) (i.e.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Table 4-9: VL7B/VL7UB Spot Luminaire Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number Test Parameter 8 Display current most significant digit (Xxxx) of the reported encoder value. Repeatedly monitored. 7 Display current most significant digit (Xxxx) of the reported encoder value. Repeatedly monitored. 6 Display current most significant digit (Xxxx) of the reported encoder value. Repeatedly monitored. 0 Display scrolling snapshot of each digit of the reported encoder.
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TEST SOFTWARE 4 Table 4-10: VL7B/VL7UB Spot Luminaire Default Test Programs Test Number 31 39 003 Pan and Tilt VL7B Functions Beam Test Test Functions 701 Pan 25% Speed 702 Tilt 25% Speed 703 Beam 25% Speed 705 Edge 25% Speed 709 Rotating Gobos 506 Wheel 1 Continuous Frame 507 Wheel 2 Continuous Frame N/A 004 Lens Test 005 Intensity Test 006 Plate 1 Test 007 Plate 2 Test 008 Fixed Gobo Test 009 Rotating Test 010 Strobe Test N/A Table 4-11:
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Table 4-12: Electronics Tests Test Number 17 Test Parameter RAM 18 Timer Test Result 0 All Pass= Pn-Good 1 Internal Fail= Pn-In-Ad- / Pn-In-PA- 2 Local Fail= Pn-Lo-Ad- / Pn-Lo-PA- 3 Expansion Fail= Pn-E-Ad- / Pn-EP-PA- Result Ad=x-EP=x-Fo=x 0 All Pass= Pn Good 1 Internal Fail= Pn Er any non-zero digit Table 4-13: Manual Tests Test Number 21 Test Parameter Test Result End-of-Travel 2 Read Tilt Sensor (VLM) Static = Closed Sensor Sensors 5 Read
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TEST SOFTWARE 4 Table 4-14: Program Mode Selection Test Number Test Parameter 30 Enter PGM Mode 31 Test Program 32 Test Program 7 Sequential Mode 5 min. 33 Test Program 6 Sequential Mode 2 min. 34 Test Program 5 Sequential Mode 1 min. 35 Test program 4 Sequential Mode 45 sec. 36 Test Program 3 Sequential Mode 30 sec. 37 Test Program 2 Sequential Mode 20 sec. 38 Test Program 1 Sequential Mode 10 sec 39 Test Program 0 Sequential Mode 5 sec.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Table 4-16: Error History Selection Test Number 40 Test Parameter Error History 0 All Errors 1-9 Last Errors Test Result Sequence of three-character error codes 41 Clear Error History 42 Error History 0 All Errors Displays total number of errors. Count 1-9 Last Errors Displays errors from last test only.
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TEST SOFTWARE 4 Error Messages All errors are accumulated and scrolled during each test; tests are not stopped by an error. The number of errors is stored and can be displayed.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Notes 118 02.3004.0300.
APPENDIX A. Reference Tables This appendix contains the DMX512 information necessary for controlling Series 200/300 equipment. • Series 300 DMX Modes • Channel Mapping • Timing Channels • Color Reference 0 2 . 3 00 4 . 0 30 0 .
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Series 300 DMX Modes DMX Mode 1 Table A-1: DMX512 Mode 1 (8-bit with Reset) Port Number DMX Channel 1 VL5Arc VL6 VLM 1 External Dimmer* Intensity Intensity Hi Byte Pan 2 Pan Pan Pan Lo Byte Pan 3 Tilt Tilt Tilt Hi Byte Tilt 4 Blue Blue Wheel 1 Lo Byte Tilt 5 Amber Amber Wheel 2 Rotation Speed > 6 Magenta Magenta Beam Iris Rotation Speed < 7 Diffusion Diffusion Lens (Edge) -- 8 Reset Reset Reset Reset 2 9-16 -- -- -- -- 3 17-24 --
A REFERENCE TABLES DMX Mode 2 Table A-2: DMX512 Mode 2 (8-bit Extended) Port Number DMX Channel 1 VL5Arc VL6 VLM 1 External Dimmer* Intensity Intensity Hi Byte Pan 2 Pan Pan Pan Lo Byte Pan 3 Tilt Tilt Tilt Hi Byte Tilt 4 Blue Blue Wheel 1 Lo Byte Tilt 5 Amber Amber Wheel 2 Rotation Speed > 6 Magenta Magenta Beam Iris Rotation Speed < 7 Diffusion Diffusion Lens (Edge) -- 8 Focus Time Focus Time Focus Time Focus Time 9 Color Time Color Time Color Time --
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE DMX Mode 3 Table A-3: DMX513 Mode 3 (16-bit with Reset) Port Number DMX Channel 1 VL5Arc VL6 VLM 1 External Dimmer* Intensity Intensity Hi Byte Pan 2 Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan 3 Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Hi Byte Tilt 4 Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt 5 Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt Rotation Speed > 6 Blue Blue Wheel 1 Rotation Speed < 7 Amber Amber Wheel 2 -- 8 Magenta Magenta Be
A REFERENCE TABLES DMX Mode 4 Table A-4: DMX512 Mode 4 (16-bit Extended) Port Number DMX Channel 1 VL5Arc VL6 VLM 1 External Dimmer* Intensity Intensity Hi Byte Pan 2 Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan 3 Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Hi Byte Tilt 4 Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt 5 Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt Rotation Speed > 6 Blue Blue Wheel 1 Rotation Speed < 7 Amber Amber Wheel 2 -- 8 Magenta Magenta Beam Ir
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE DMX Mode 5 Table A-5: DMX Mode 5 (16-bit with Reset) Port Number DMX Channel VL5 / VL5B VL5Arc VL6 VL6B / VL6C / VL6C+ VLM 1 1 External Dimmer* Intensity Intensity Intensity Hi Byte Pan 2 Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan 3 Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Hi Byte Tilt 4 Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt 5 Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt Rotation Speed >
A REFERENCE TABLES DMX Mode 6 Table A-6: DMX Mode 6 (16-bit Extended) Port Number DMX Channel 1 VL5Arc VL6 VL6B / VL6C / VL6C+ VLM 1 External Dimmer * Intensity Intensity Intensity Hi Byte Pan 2 Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan 3 Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Hi Byte Tilt 4 Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt 5 Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt Rotation Speed > 6 Blue Blue W
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE DMX Mode 7 Table A-7: DMX512 Mode 7 (16-bit with Reset) Smart Repeater Plus Unit ONLY Port Number DMX Channel VL5 / VL5B VL5Arc VL6 VL6B / VL6C / VL6C+ VL7 / VL7U VLM 1 1 External Dimmer* Intensity Intensity Intensity Intensity Hi Byte Pan 2 Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan 3 Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Hi Byte Tilt 4 Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte T
A REFERENCE TABLES DMX Mode 8 Table A-8: DMX512 Mode 8 (16-bit Extended) Smart Repeater Plus Unit ONLY Port Number DMX Channel VL5 / VL5B VL5Arc VL6 VL6B / VL6C / VL6C+ VL7 / VL7U VLM 1 1 External Dimmer* Intensity Intensity Intensity Intensity Hi Byte Pan 2 Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan 3 Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Hi Byte Tilt 4 Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt Hi Byte Tilt
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE DMX Mode 9 Table A-9: DMX512 Mode 9 (16-bit with Reset) Smart Repeater Plus Unit ONLY VL5 / VL5B VL5Arc VL6 VL6B / VL6C / VL6C+ VL7 / VL7U VL7B / VL7UB VLM External Dimmer* Intensity Intensity Intensity Intensity Intensity Hi Byte Pan 2 Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Hi Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan 3 Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Lo Byte Pan Hi Byte Tilt Port Number DMX Chan.
A REFERENCE TABLES DMX Mode 10 Table A-10: DMX512 Mode 10 (16-bit Extended) Smart Repeater Plus Unit ONLY Port Number DMX Chan.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Table A-10: DMX512 Mode 10 (16-bit Extended) Smart Repeater Plus Unit ONLY (Continued) Port Number DMX Chan. VL5 / VL5B VL5Arc VL6 VL6B / VL6C / VL6C+ VL7 / VL7U VL7B / VL7UB VLM 3 55-81 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 4 82-108 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 5 109135 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 6 136162 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- * 130 When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral CD dimmer module for the VL5 and VL5B luminaires. 02.3004.
REFERENCE TABLES A Channel Mapping Series 200 DMX Channels Table A-11: VL2C Channel Map Channel VL2C Parameter 1 Intensity 2 Pan Hi 3 Pan Lo 4 Tilt Hi 5 Tilt Lo 6 Wheel 1 7 Wheel 2 8 Beam 9 Edge 10 Gobo Wheel 11 Focus Time 12 Edge Time 13 Beam Time 14 Reset, Start and Douse Table A-12: VL4 Channel Map 0 2. 3 0 0 4. 0 3 00 .
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Parameter Mapping VL2C Parameters Table A-13: VL2C DMX Values for Color Wheels 1 & 2 Pos.
A REFERENCE TABLES VL6/VL7 Parameters Table A-15: VL6/VL6B/VL6C/VL6C+ & VL7/VL7U/VL7B/VL7UB DMX Values for Fixed Wheels Wheel Step/Position DMX Value % Value 0-2 0 95 3-5 94 93 Wheel Step/Position DMX Value % Value 66 77-79 30 1 65 80-81 31 6-7 2 64 82-84 32 8-10 3 63 85-86 33 11-12 4 62 87-89 34 91 13-15 5 61 90-91 35 90 16-17 6 60 92-94 36 89 18-20 7 59 95-96 37 21-22 8 58 97-99 38 87 23-25 9 57 100-101 39 86 26-28 10 56 102-104 40 85
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Table A-15: VL6/VL6B/VL6C/VL6C+ & VL7/VL7U/VL7B/VL7UB DMX Values for Fixed Wheels Wheel Step/Position DMX Value % Value 153-155 60 35 156-158 34 33 DMX Value % Value 15 207-209 81 61 14 210-211 82 159-160 62 13 212-214 83 161-163 63 12 215-216 84 164-165 64 11 217-219 85 31 166-168 65 10 220-221 86 30 169-170 66 9 222-224 87 29 171-173 67 8 225-226 88 174-175 68 7 227-229 89 27 176-178 69 6 230-232 90 26 179-181 70 5 23
REFERENCE TABLES A The channel assigned to the rotating wheel selects the required gobo as follows: Table A-16: VL6/VL7 Rotating Wheel Select DMX Values Percent Values Action DMX Values Percent Values Action Open 53-76 25 Gobo 2 55 Gobo 5 27-52 15 Gobo 1 0-26 5 Open 156-255 129-153 102-128 45 Gobo 4 77-102 35 Gobo 3 The channel assigned to the rotation/index controls the gobo position as follows: Table A-17: VL6/VL7 Rotation/Index Control DMX Values % Values Action DMX Values 2
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Table A-18: VL6 Strobe Value Action 0-2 Open 3-5 Closed 6-7 Slow Random 8-10 Medium Random Table A-19: VL6B Strobe Value Action 0-2 Open 3-5 Closed 6-7 Slow Random 8-10 Medium Random 11-12 Fast Random 13-255 Where 13 is greatest interval and 255 is least interval (fastest) strobe Table A-20: VL7/VL7U/VL7B/VL7UB Strobe Value 136 Action 0-2 Open 3-5 Closed 6-7 Slow Random 8 - 10 Medium Random 11 - 12 Fast Random 13 - 255 Where 13 is longest interva
A REFERENCE TABLES Timing Channels Channel Functions Timing channel control improves the timed moves of certain groups of parameters. We provide three timing channels, one for Focus (Pan and Tilt), one for color parameters and one for beam parameters. Timing channels support time values of up to six minutes.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Timing Channel Mapping Timing channels can be set in either % or 0-255 (DMX) modes, with the following values assigned: Table A-22: Timing Channels Map % Value 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 138 DMX = Seconds 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Full Speed 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4 4.2 4.4 4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6 6.2 6.4 6.
REFERENCE TABLES A Table A-22: Timing Channels Map (Continued) % Value 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 0 2. 3 0 0 4. 0 3 00 . 5 4 DMX = Seconds 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 9 9.2 9.4 9.6 9.8 10 10.2 10.4 10.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Table A-22: Timing Channels Map (Continued) % Value DMX = Seconds 37 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 27 27 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 31 31 32 32 32 33 33 34 34 34 35 35 36 36 36 37 37 38 38 38 39 39 39 40 40 41 41 41 42 42 43 43 43 44 44 45 45 45 46 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 140 02.
REFERENCE TABLES A Table A-22: Timing Channels Map (Continued) % Value DMX = Seconds 56 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 46 47 47 47 48 48 49 49 49 50 50 50 51 51 52 52 52 53 53 54 54 54 55 55 56 56 56 57 57 58 58 58 59 59 59 60 60 65 65 65 70 70 75 75 75 80 80 85 85 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 0 2.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Table A-22: Timing Channels Map (Continued) % Value 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 142 DMX = Seconds 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 85 90 90 95 95 95 100 100 110 110 110 120 120 120 130 130 140 140 140 150 150 160 160 160 170 170 180 180 180 190 190 200 200 200 210 210 210 220 220
REFERENCE TABLES A Table A-22: Timing Channels Map (Continued) % Value 95 96 97 98 99 100 0 2. 3 0 0 4. 0 3 00 .
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Color Reference VL2C and VL4 Color Table A-23: VL2C & VL4 Color Reference VL No.
A REFERENCE TABLES Table A-23: VL2C & VL4 Color Reference (Continued) Color Name VL No.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Table A-23: VL2C & VL4 Color Reference (Continued) 146 Color Name VL No.
A REFERENCE TABLES Table A-23: VL2C & VL4 Color Reference (Continued) Color Name VL No. No Color Pink 495 Similar To VL2C (Wh 1/Wh 2) 0/2 Blue (6) Amber (7) Magenta (8) 255 185 131 Cool Bastard Amber 496 0/2 211 255 152 Dusty Rose 497 2/2 255 175 148 Rouge 498 N/A 206 173 152 0 2. 3 0 0 4. 0 3 00 .
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE VL5 Color Note: DMX Values - First row are 0-100% values, second row are 0-255 values. Shaded boxes mean the matches are close, but not exact. "Similar To" reflects the gel indicated used with a 3200°K source. Due to the difference in color media and lamp source, color references are approximate and may vary by application. Table A-24: VL5/VL5B/VL5Arc Color Chart Color Name No.
A REFERENCE TABLES Table A-24: VL5/VL5B/VL5Arc Color Chart (Continued) Color Name No.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Table A-24: VL5/VL5B/VL5Arc Color Chart (Continued) Color Name No. Primary Green 259 Light Green 261 Moss Green 263 Light Blue-Green 267 Kelly Green 268 Lux 94 Dark Green 270 Lee 124 Fluorescent Green 273 Dark Fluor.
A REFERENCE TABLES Table A-24: VL5/VL5B/VL5Arc Color Chart (Continued) Color Name No.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Table A-24: VL5/VL5B/VL5Arc Color Chart (Continued) Color Name No.
REFERENCE TABLES A VL6 Color Table A-25: VL6/VL6B/VL6C/VL6C+ Standard Colors Standard Set Similar To...
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE VL7 Color Table A-27: VL7/VL7U/VL7B/VL7UB Color Chart Color Name 154 Number Similar To VL7 Spot DMX Pink Tint 101 Lux 55 Bastard Amber 103 Lux 02 GAM Bastard Amber 104 GAM 325 Warm Bastard Amber 105 Lee 162 Pale Golden Amber 107 Lux 09 Light Amber 110 Light Flame 112 Lux 16 Lee 204 Lux 17 Medium Bastard Amber 115 Lux 04 Dark Bastard Amber 116 Lux 03 Warm Amber 122 Peach 125 Lee 176 Lux 01 GAM 320 Flesh Pink 131 Lux 34 Dark Pink 134 Lee 111 Me
REFERENCE TABLES A Table A-27: VL7/VL7U/VL7B/VL7UB Color Chart (Continued) Color Name 0 2. 3 0 0 4. 0 3 00 .
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Table A-27: VL7/VL7U/VL7B/VL7UB Color Chart (Continued) Color Name 156 Number Similar To VL7 Spot DMX Dark Green 270 Lee 124 Fluorescent Green 273 Dark Fluor.
REFERENCE TABLES A Table A-27: VL7/VL7U/VL7B/VL7UB Color Chart (Continued) Color Name 0 2. 3 0 0 4. 0 3 00 .
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Table A-27: VL7/VL7U/VL7B/VL7UB Color Chart (Continued) Color Name Number Similar To VL7 Spot DMX Special Lavender 469 Lux 54 100/44/71/50 255/113/180/128 Dark Rose Dark Fushia 471 474 Lux 358 & Lux 60 Dark Follies Pink 476 100/62/47/100 255/157/119/255 100/69/53/100 255/177/134/255 Magenta Hot Pink Mauve Follies Pink 478 480 483 489 Flesh Pink 491 Rose Purple 492 Carnation 494 No Color Pink 495 Cool Bastard Amber 496 Dusty Rose 497 Rouge 498 Lee 126 Lu
APPENDIX B. Glossary This glossary provides useful terms associated with Series 200/300 equipment and DMX512 systems. 0 2 . 3 00 4 . 0 30 0 .
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Glossary of Terms Active An intensity value greater than zero (1-100%). Address A numerical "name" given to a device on a DMX512 line indicating which of 512 possible channels it will respond to. Align (lamp) The process of adjusting the lamp within the reflector to obtain the desired output quality of the beam. APS6 Module The lamp power supply (ballast) for the arc lamps found in the VL6 and VL7 spot luminaires, and in the VL5Arc wash luminaire.
GLOSSARY B DMX512 Cable Industry standard cable consists of two twisted pair and a shield, and 5-pin XLR style connectors. The pin out is: pin 1 = common (shield), pin 2 = data -, pin 3 = data +. The second pair (pins 4 & 5) may be used for a secondary data link; in VARI❋LITE equipment, these pins are not used. DMX Power Pack The DMX Power Pack (DPP) is a portable electronics chassis that provides lamp power and control to Series 300 luminaires. DMX Universe A group of up to 512 DMX channels.
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Lamp Light source consisting of filament or electrodes, base, and envelope or "bulb". Lamp Cable Vari-Lite supplied cable that extends the fixture pigtail to a Smart Repeater unit. Luminaire Calibration The process of a luminaire finding its end stops for all parameters. MiniStepping Allows for smoother movement of color and gobo wheels in a VL6 spot luminaire. Mode Software contained within the Smart Repeater unit allowing for different control options for luminaires.
GLOSSARY B Socapex Cable Industry standard multicore cable is used to distribute lamp power to luminaires. It is often created using 19pin Socopex or Veam connectors and 12/18 cable for six 20A circuits. Splitter (Isolator) Device used to optically isolate and split a DMX512 signal. Note: A DMX "two-fer" cannot be used to divide a signal. Start To energize a luminaire arc lamp (applies to arc-lamp luminaires only).
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 8-Bit DMX The universally accepted lighting control protocol in the entertainment industry. A console uses this protocol to control specific devices in a lighting system. A DMX512 channel packet is eight bits of absolute parameter data. 8-bit refers to the resolution of the signal: 256 step resolution, providing channel values from 0 through 255. A DMX512 data packet is a group of 512 data channels.
INDEX Index A AC line disconnect 200A description 26 installation 81 30A description 27 installation 81 AC service 3-phase power source 18 current calculation 22, 23 current requirements 22, 80 delta/wye configuration 18, 19, 20 hook-up procedure 80 input voltage 19 metering 23 overview 8 phase balancing 21 requirements 18 ACS rack configuring delta/wye 20 description 29 installation 80 Mini-ACS rack 30 APS trunk cable description 48 hook-up 88 APS6 module description 38 using 85, 86, 87, 91 with Series 30
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE E Error history Smart Repeater 117 Error messages Smart Repeater 117 F Floor mounting Series 300 72, 73 H Hanging hardware coupling plate 62 double hook 65 Series 200 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 Series 300 65, 68, 69, 70 single truss hook 60 third-point hook 65 VL7 69, 70, 71 Hanging installation luminaire hang procedure 82, 87 luminaire orientation and placement 57 luminaire spacing 58 reference points 57 safety cables 59, 66, 67 Series 200 45 and 135 degree hooks 63 Series 200 90 degree h
INDEX Pipe, truss requirements 57 round 66, 69, 70 square 66, 69, 71 Power configuring equipment for delta/wye 20 current requirements 22 delta/wye configuration 18 input voltage 19 phase balancing 21 see AC service 22 three-phase source 18 Power input cables description 47 test software 98, 99 thumbwheel address 14 Smart Repeater Plus description 32, 33 Sound baffle Series 200 74, 76, 77, 78 VL7 74, 75 Sound blanket Series 200 76, 77, 78 Spacing requirements luminaire 58 SPC-36 SixPack controller configu
DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE sound blanket 78 truss hooks 60 two-point hang 61 vertical hang 63 VL5 description 40 dimmers 35 floor stand 72, 73 hanging hardware 65, 66 VL5Arc description 40 VL5B description 40 VL6 description 41, 42 floor stand 72, 73 hanging hardware 65, 66 standard wheel position 42 strobe values 136 VL6B description 41, 43 standard wheel position 43 strobe values 136 168 VL6C description 41 VL6C+ description 41 standard wheel position 44 VL7 description 45, 46 floor stand 72, 73 hanging ha
