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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.
Notes de sécurité Avant de procéder à l’installation des produits décrits dans ce guide et de les mettre en marche, il est extrêmement important de lire TOUS les renseignements et TOUTES les directives de sécurité contenues dans ce guide ainsi que toute documentation jointe. Tenir compte de tous les avertissements et suivre toutes les précautions pendant l’installation et l’utilisation de cet appareil.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction About This Manual........................................................................................................................................................................ Additional Documentation ............................................................................................................................................................ Special Note ....................................................................................................
SPC-36 SixPack Controller ........................................................................................................................................................ 35 Luminaires VL2C Spot Luminaire.................................................................................................................................................................. VL4 Wash Luminaire ......................................................................................................................
System Hook-Up Overview..................................................................................................................................................................................... Fixture Orientation ...................................................................................................................................................................... Series 200 Luminaires ..................................................................................................
Notes VI DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE
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.
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.
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.
Customer Service For technical assistance, contact the PRG International Service Center or contact your nearest PRG office. Contact information for all PRG office locations can be found on our website at: www.prg.com/about-us/locations/ PRG Dallas (International Service) 8617 Ambassador Row, Suite 120 Dallas, Texas 75247 USA Phone: 214.630.1963 Fax: 214.630.5867 Service Fax: 214.638.2125 Service Email: orders@prg.com For additional resources and documentation, please visit our website at: www.prg.
1. SYSTEM OPERATION This chapter contains operation information and instructions.
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.
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 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 DMX200 UNIT 2/0 PIGTAILS DMX CABLE AC 200A DISCONNECT VL2 2/0 PIGTAILS VL4 SERIES 2
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.
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. Note: It is possible to have multiple modes in a single system, but not on a single Smart Repeater unit.
Mode 9 + 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.
Series 300 DMX Power Pack When power is applied to the DMX Power Pack, the unit detects which luminaire is connected. A four-position 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. Figure 1-3: DMX Power Pack (DPP) Note: The TERM and SW4 switch settings do not effect the DMX512 mode.
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 Operates VL5, VL5Arc, VL5B, VL6, and VLM luminaires in 8-bit extended mode. 3 14 Operates VL5, VL5Arc, VL5B, VL6, VL6B, VL6C/VL6C+ and VLM luminaires in 16-bit mode. 4 17 Switch Setting DMX Power Pack Version Operates VL5, VL5Arc, VL5B, VL6, and VLM luminaires in 8-bit mode.
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.
Patching Channel-Based Consoles Channel-based consoles force an operator to patch fixture parameters one channel at a time. As above, once the numbering system has been determined for the fixtures, patching the console can begin. However, the fixture number will now be a "group" number. You will need to make a group of channels for each fixture and store it as the fixture number. Remember, when patching a VL5 or VL5B wash luminaire, to patch dimmer channel to the intensity control channel for the fixture.
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. A time value of 100% (or 255 in DMX512) causes the associated parameter(s) to follow cue fade time rather than then timing channel.
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. It will be active for Wheel 2 (color) when the color time channel has a value between 1 and 254. When the value is set at either 0 or 255, mini-stepping will be inactive.
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.
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* Wye Power Connection US Color Code UK Colour Code US Color Code UK Colour Code Phase X Black Red Black Red Phase Y Red Yellow Red Yellow Phase Z Blue Blue Blue Blue Neutral N/A N/A White Black Ground Green Green Green Green * Not applicable in Europe.
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.
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.
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.
Power Metering WARNING: Power metering and connection to a house AC service should only be performed by qualified personnel. This personnel is typically a "house electrician" supplied by the venue or other contract electrician supplied by the venue for this purpose. This manual does not supply procedures for metering a house AC service nor does it imply that persons using this equipment are required to meter any type of house AC service.
2. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION This chapter contains detailed information on all the equipment used in a system.
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.
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 three-phase, 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. The unit connects to 30A service through a 10-foot, 8/5 pig tail.
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.
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 CamLok to Cam-Lok pigtails. (A 200A AC disconnect should always be used in-line prior to the equipment.) + Provides AC power to the console. + Distributes data and power to the luminaires via Repeater Boxes.
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.
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. Attaches to trusses and pipes with a single Series 200 truss hook and a safety cable.
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.
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. Thumbwheel Switch sets start address for six output addresses to luminaires.
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.
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. + One SPC-36 SixPack controller (optional).
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.) Its capability to support both APS6 and C3 modules in any combination will allow mixing different types of Series 300 luminaires on a single Smart Repeater unit.
SPC-36 SixPack Controller The SPC-36 controller is a 36-channel analog dimmer interface that will interface to APS6 and C3 modules (only). + The unit receives power through a Series 200 lamp run. + In DMX512 mode, all channels are mapped to the default type: incandescent with 0 percent preheat (0 volts output). Note: Avoid fading an SPC-36 controller channel mapped to an APS6 (remote start) up and down. This will cause shortened lamp life. APS6 channels should be set to a curve of "full at 1%" if possible.
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. + Attaches to truss or pipes using two or three S200 truss hooks and a safety cable.
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. + Dimming control by conventional dimmer or VARI❋LITE C3 power supply in conjunction with the SixPack chassis and SPC-36 controller.
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. + Variable beam focus.
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. The VL6 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).
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). Color and gobo wheels in VL6 luminaires can be placed on any step position of the motor.
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). Color and gobo wheels can be placed on any step position of the motor.
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. A floor stand is also available.
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).
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 Cam-Lok receptacle connectors on one end and bare wires on the other end. The bare wires are used to connect to the house service.
Series 200 Trunk Cable Series 200 trunk cables distribute power and data to Repeater Boxes for Series 200 luminaires. This cable uses a 41-position Pyle-National or Matrix Science connector. The cables are color-coded at each end to denote length: blue (100 feet), green (60 feet), white (30 feet). Maximum recommended length is 500 feet.
Series 200 Data Link Cable This cable contains only data conductors and is used only to interconnect slave ACS racks or mini-ACS racks to master ACS racks or mini-ACS racks. Data are carried on two individually shielded pairs with a common drain wire. The capacitance of the cable is very low, allowing the cable to be run for long distances with little signal degradation. Since the cable does not contain any power conductors, it must not be used for applications where connected equipment requires power.
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. The shielded cable has an additional shield around the power conductors.
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.
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.
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 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. Heat + When lamps are lit, the interior of the luminaires becomes very hot.
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. Ensure that minimum distance safety requirements are observed.
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 17.75 in 451 mm 17.00 in 432 mm 15.
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.
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.
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 Figure 3-4: VL2C Two-Point Hang VL4 Luminaire VL4HANG Figure 3-5: VL4 Two-Point Hang 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.
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.
Series 200 Alternate Hanging Methods Multiple variations of the truss hook (refer to "Single Truss Hook Variations" on page 56) are available to accommodate a wide variety of installation configurations. The following illustration shows how different style hooks align in the Series 200 luminaire chassis. The following illustrations give a few examples of installation using alternate truss hooks.
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. (See "Standard Hang" on page 61.
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. Do not use wrenches or other tools as this can damage the truss or the hook.
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.
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 (22.9634.0195) Third-Point Hook Figure 3-13: Three-Point Hang Custom Hang Series 300 luminaires can also be hung using custom hanging devices.
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. A vertical hang can be achieved using an appropriate vertical hang assembly in combination with a truss clamp.
Round Pipe Vertical Hang The Round Pipe Vertical Hang Assembly (21.9650.4115) utilizes a 2" round pipe truss clamp, an adapter, 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 2" round pipe can be obtained as shown.
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.
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 3-19. To install floor stand: Step 1. Orient pigtail cable as shown in Figure 3-19 DETAIL B and rotate pan tube accordingly. Step 2.
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.
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. Leave velcro attached to counterweight. b.
VL2C Sound Baffle 2BECA009 MODIFIED SOUND BAFFLE OLDER STYLE BAFFLE Figure 3-22: VL2C Sound Baffles To install VL2C sound baffle: Step 1. Route safety cable around center flange of sound baffle. Step 2. Align sound baffle with air intakes. Step 3. Push up center flanges of baffle into space between fan intakes and air filters. Step 4. Push down bottom flanges of baffle into space between fan intakes and air filters. Step 5. Ensure baffle fits snugly.
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. 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 3-24: VL4 Sound Baffle To install VL4 sound blanket: Step 1.
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 73 + "Series 300 Luminaires" on page 76 These instructions are intended for persons already familiar with VARI❋LITE equipment. Note: Some of the terms found in this section are fully explained in the remainder of this manual.
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.
Step 6. Run additional AC feeder cables to rack location(s). Connect additional lengths of 2/0 or 8/5 feeder cable to extend power to location of ACS rack(s), modular rack(s), or conventional dimmer area. Step 7. Make sure that Cam-Lok connections are tightly secured. High voltage is present, careful preparation should be taken. Step 8. Connect ACS, Modular or Mini-ACS Racks to feeder cables. Connect cables securely to proper input connectors. Step 9. Connect DMX200 unit to ACS rack. a.
Luminaire addresses are usually decided upon prior to the set-up of equipment. The lighting plot may contain this information. Step 11. Hang Repeater Boxes. Note: When hanging a repeater, hang so that the red and green comm LED indicators will be visible to the tech, not the audience, when the truss is raised (at trim). a. Attach Repeater Boxes to pipe or truss using Series 200 truss hooks (turn quarter-turn fastener clockwise). Refer to "Series 200 Hanging Hardware" on page 56 for more information.
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 19. Step 2. Connect Modular Rack to power source. Three-phase power will need to be supplied to the system.
Step 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.
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 Figure 3-31: APS6 Power Selector Step 4.
Step 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 Figure 3-33: SixPack Chassis Step 6. Configure SPC-36 controller.
c. Loop safety cable around pipe two or three times leaving as little slack as possible and attach clip to opposite side of pan tube or chassis. Ensure that safety cable will not interfere with luminaire movement. Step 8. Hang and configure Smart Repeater units. Note: When hanging a repeater, hang so that the red and green comm LED indicators will be visible to the tech, not the audience, when the truss is raised (at trim). a.
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 Figure 3-34: Smart Repeater d.
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. Verify seven segment display on DMX200 unit matches DMX512 connections: a.
4. TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter contains troubleshooting instructions.
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. Determine where your problem exists (careful -- some problems that appear to be fixture related end up being patch related), and read the appropriate section for an answer to your question.
If the luminaire is hung properly, you may have a "flipped focus." In order to avoid a "flipped focus" (when one or more fixtures move differently from others in the system), begin all preset focuses (a group of channels representing the pan and tilt values for a particular stage position) from zero position or "50/50" (pan and tilt values at 50%). This "50/50" can be stored as a group, and can be recalled before recording any other fixture’s focus information.
I’m using timing channels in Extended Mode and my lights are moving in a jerky and erratic manner. Ensure that you are not sending both timing channel values and console cue time to the Smart Repeater units. The software in the Smart Repeater unit can resolve one set timing information or the other, but not both simultaneously. Check the console manual to find the proper syntax to create a part cue with a time of zero.
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.
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.
Table 4-3: VL6 Spot Luminaire Mechanical Tests Test Number Test Parameter Error Codes/Comments 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) 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) 9 End Stop (Open) 511 Hit Sensor When Not Expecting To.
Table 4-3: VL6 Spot Luminaire Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number Test Parameter 012 All Motors (synchronized) 013 All Motors (unsynchronized) 912 End Motor (in cal.
Table 4-5: VL6B/VL6C/VL6C+ Spot Luminaire Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number 004 005 006 007 Lens Test Intensity Test Wheel 1 Test Test Parameter Error Codes/Comments 7 All move to front EOT, Lens 1 cycles full travel (100%) 6 Lens 1 move to rear EOT, Lens 3 move to from EOT, Lens 2 cycles full travel (33%) 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 l
Table 4-5: VL6B/VL6C/VL6C+ Spot Luminaire Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number 009 92 Rotating Gobos DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Test Parameter 9 Wheel position is open (no gobo) 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.
Table 4-5: VL6B/VL6C/VL6C+ Spot Luminaire Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number 010 Test Parameter Index 012 All Motors (synchronized) 013 All Motors (synchronized) 912 End Motor (in cal. position) Error Codes/Comments 9 Cycle from index 0 to index 30 CW, from index 30 to index 0 CCW repeatedly. Pause briefly on index 0 and 30 (85%) 8 Cycle from index 0 to index 5 CCW, from index 5 to index 0 CW repeatedly.
Table 4-7: VL7/VL7U Mechanical Tests Test Number Error Codes/Comments 000 All Stop 001 Pan 9 End Stop (Closed), 65% Speed 103 No Reset (PAN) 002 Tilt 8 End Stop (Open), 65% Speed 203 No Reset (TILT) 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 0 Full Speed 7 All move to front EOT, Lens 1 cycles full travel at 100% speed (Test Type 4D) 6 Type 4C, 33% speed 5 Type 4C, 66% speed 4 Lens 1 mov
Table 4-7: VL7/VL7U Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number 007 008 Color Plate 2 Fixed Gobo Test Parameter 8 Type 67C, 25% speed 7 Type 67C, 50% speed 6 Type 67C, 75% speed 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)
Table 4-7: VL7/VL7U Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number 009 010 013 96 Test Parameter Rotating Gobo Strobe All Async DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 9 Cycle from index 0 to index 1 CW, and from index 1 to index 0 CCW repeatedly. Pause briefly on index 0 and 1. (Test Type 9G) 8 Cycle from index 0 to index 5 CCW, and from index 5 to index 0 CW repeatedly. Pause briefly on index 0 and 5. (Test Type 9F) 7 Cycle from index 0 to index 3 CW, and from index 3 to index 0 CCW repeatedly.
Table 4-7: VL7/VL7U Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number 021 022/ 023 024 Test Parameter 9 Monitor Lens 3 Sensor 8 Monitor Lens 2 Sensor 7 Monitor Lens 1 Sensor 6 Monitor Strobe Sensor 5 Monitor Fixed Gobo Sensor 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
Table 4-8: VL7/VL7U Default Test Programs (Continued) Test Number Test 005 Intensity Test 006 Plate 1 Test 007 Plate 2 Test 008 Fixed Gobo Test 009 Rotating Test 010 Strobe Test Functions Table 4-9: VL7B/VL7UB Spot Luminaire Mechanical Tests Test Number 000 All Stop 001 Pan Test 9 002 Tilt Test 8 003 Beam Test 004 98 Test Parameter Lens Test DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Error Codes/Comments 103 No Reset (PAN) End Stop (65%) (CLSD) 203 No Reset (TILT) End Stop (65%) (OPEN) 104
Table 4-9: VL7B/VL7UB Spot Luminaire Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number 005 006 007 008 Test Parameter 9 End Stop (66%) (CLSD) 8 End Stop (66%) (OPEN) 7 Speed 1 (25%) 6 Speed 2 (35%) 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) 9 Plate moves to open X & Y (100%) Test Type 67D 8 Plate cycles full travel (25%) along Y vector 7 Plate cycles full travel (50%) along Y vector 6 Plate cycles full travel (75%) along Y vec
Table 4-9: VL7B/VL7UB Spot Luminaire Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number 009 010 100 Test Parameter 9 Cycle from wheel position 0 to position 1 CW, from position 1 to position 0 CCW repeatedly. Pause briefly on position 0 and 1 8 Cycle from wheel position 0 to position 5 CCW, from position 5 to position 0 CW repeatedly. Pause briefly on position 0 and 5 7 Cycle from wheel position 0 to position 3 CW, from position 3 to position 0 CCW repeatedly.
Table 4-9: VL7B/VL7UB Spot Luminaire Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number 013 021 022/ 023 024 Test Parameter All tests above will run asynchronously. All motors will reach respective EOT stop (if applicable) and begin motion to opposite EOT stops at each motor’s earliest opportunity. Motion will not be coordinated between motor.
Table 4-9: VL7B/VL7UB Spot Luminaire Mechanical Tests (Continued) Test Number 071079* Test Parameter Shutter System Motor Test (Motors 1-9) Error Codes/Comments 0 Full speed (100%) framing from open stop to closed stop repeatedly 1 motor cycling (85%) 071 Operates Motor 1 2 motor cycling (75%) 072 Operates Motor 2 3 motor cycling (65%) 073 Operates Motor 3 4 motor cycling (55%) 074 Operates Motor 4 5 motor cycling (45%) 075 Operates Motor 5 6 motor cycling (35%) 076 Operates Mo
Table 4-11: VLM Mirror Mechanical Tests Test Number 01 02 03 Pan Tilt Test Parameter Error Codes/Comments 9 End Stop (Open) 103 No Reset (Pan) 8 End Stop (Clsd) 203 No Reset (Tilt) 7 Speed 1 (25%) 104 No Change (Pan) 6 Speed 2 (35%) 204 No Change (Tilt) 5 Speed 3 (45%) 4 Speed 4 (55%) 3 Speed 5 (65%) 2 Speed 6 (75%) 9 CW Spin (Slowest) 203 No Reset (Tilt) 8 CW Spin (25%) 204 No Change (Tilt) 7 CW Spin (50%) 6 CW Spin (75%) 5 CW Spin (Full Speed) 4 CCW Spin (Slow
Table 4-13: Manual Tests Test Number 21 22 23 Test Parameter Test Result 2 Read Tilt Sensor (VLM) Static = Closed Sensor 5 Read Dimmer Sensor (VL6) Flashing = Open Sensor 6 Read Color 1 Sensor (VL6) 7 Read Color 2 Sensor (VL6) 9 Select MSD Display Digit 8 Select 2SD Display Digit 7 Select 3SD Display Digit 6 Select LSD Display Digit 0 Snap shot Scroll Digits End-of-Travel Sensors Pan Encoder Tilt Encoder Display Form And Function Value Form And Function VL5: F=7 24 VLM:
Table 4-15: VLM Default Test Programs Test Number 31 37 38 39 Tests Functions 701 Pan, 25% Speed 702 Tilt, 25% Speed 704 Edge, 25% Speed 706 Color 1, 25% Speed 707 Color 2, 25% speed 708 Color 3, 25% Speed 703 CW Spin, 50% Speed 703 Beam, 25% Speed 704 Edge, 25% Speed 705 Intensity, 25% Speed 506 Color 1, Continuous Frame 507 Color 2, Continuous Frame Pan and Tilt VL5 Functions VLM Spin VL6 Functions 60 Packup Cue 61 Open/Bulb-Adjust Cue Table 4-16: Error History Select
Table 4-17: Port Selection Test Number 51 Test Parameter Select Port 0 All 1 Port 1 2 Port 2 3 Port 3 4 Port 4 5 Port 5 6 Port 6 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.
Error History The error history retains a list of the most recent 200 error codes produced since the list was cleared. When the list becomes full, new errors overwrite the oldest errors on the list. The list can be displayed or cleared at any time. The error history does not store test results. To display error history, set thumbwheel switch to 40. Set test parameter to 0 to display all errors; set to any non-zero value to display only the errors from the last test run.
Notes 108 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE
A. REFERENCE TABLES This appendix contains the DMX512 information necessary for controlling Series 200/300 equipment.
Series 300 DMX Modes DMX Mode 1 DMX Channel VL5 / VL5B 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 -- -- -- -- 4 25-32 -- -- -- -- 5 33-40 -- -- -- -- 6 41-4
DMX Mode 2 Port Number DMX Channel VL5 / VL5B 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 -- 10 Beam Time Beam Time Beam Time -- 11 Reset Res
DMX Mode 3 Port Number DMX Channel VL5 / VL5B 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 Iris -- 9 Diffusion Diffusion Lens (Edge) -- 10 Re
DMX Mode 4 Port Number DMX Channel VL5 / VL5B 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 Iris -- 9 Diffusion Diffusion Lens (Edge) -- 10 Fo
DMX Mode 5 DMX Channel VL5 / VL5B 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 Wheel 1 Wheel 1 Rotation Speed < 7 Amber Amber Wheel 2 Wheel
DMX Mode 6 Port Number DMX Channel VL5 / VL5B 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 Wheel 1 Wheel 1 Rotation Speed < 7 Amber Amber W
DMX Mode 7 Port Number DMX Channel VL5 / VL5B VL5Arc VL6 VL6B / VL6C / VL6C+ VL7 / VL7U VLM 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 Lo Byte Tile 5 Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt Rotation Sp
DMX Mode 8 Port Number DMX Channel VL5 / VL5B VL5Arc VL6 VL6B / VL6C / VL6C+ VL7 / VL7U VLM 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 Lo Byte Tilt 5 Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt Lo Byte Tilt Rotation Sp
DMX Mode 9 Port Number DMX Chan.
Port Number DMX Chan. VL5 / VL5B VL5Arc VL6 VL6B / VL6C / VL6C+ VL7 / VL7U VL7B / VL7UB VLM 2 25-49 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3 50-73 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 4 74-97 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 5 98-121 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 6 122144 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- * When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral C3 dimmer module for the VL5 and VL5B luminaires.
DMX Mode 10 Port Number 1 120 DMX Chan.
Port Number DMX Chan. VL5 / VL5B VL5Arc VL6 VL6B / VL6C / VL6C+ VL7 / VL7U VL7B / VL7UB VLM 24 -- -- -- -- -- Focus Time -- 25 -- -- -- -- -- Color Time -- 26 -- -- -- -- -- Beam Time -- 27 -- -- -- -- -- Reset -- 2 28-54 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3 55-81 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 4 82-108 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 5 109-135 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 6 136-162 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1 (cont.
Channel Mapping Series 200 DMX Channels Table A-1: 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-2: VL4 Channel Map 122 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE Channel VL4 Parameter 1 Intensity 2 Pan Hi 3 Pan Lo 4 Tilt Hi 5 Tilt Lo 6 Blue 7 Amber 8 Magenta 9 Edge 10 Beam 11 Shutter 12 Focus Time 13 Col
Parameter Mapping VL2C Parameters Table A-3: VL2C DMX Values for Color Wheels 1 & 2 Pos.
VL6/VL7 Parameters Wheel Step/Position Wheel Step/Position DMX Value % Value 0-2 0 95 3-5 1 94 6-7 2 93 8-10 3 11-12 4 91 13-15 5 90 16-17 6 89 18-20 7 21-22 8 87 23-25 9 86 26-28 10 85 29-30 11 31-33 12 83 34-35 13 82 36-38 14 81 39-40 15 41-43 16 79 44-45 17 78 46-48 18 77 49-50 19 51-53 20 75 54-56 21 74 57-58 22 73 59-61 23 62-63 24 71 64-66 25 70 67-68 26 69 69-71 27 72-73 28 0 92 88 84 80 76 72 68 124 0 1/2
Wheel Step/Position DMX Value % Value 151-152 59 153-155 35 Wheel Step/Position DMX Value % Value 7 227-229 89 60 6 230-232 90 156-158 61 5 233-234 91 34 159-160 62 4 235-237 92 33 161-163 63 3 238-239 93 164-165 64 2 240-242 94 31 166-168 65 1 243-244 95 30 169-170 66 Spin 1 245-247 96 29 171-173 67 Spin 2 248-249 97 174-175 68 Spin 3 250-252 98 27 176-178 69 Spin 4 253-254 99 26 179-181 70 Spin 5 255 100 25 182-183 71 184-186 72
The channel assigned to the rotating wheel selects the required gobo as follows: DMX Values Percent Values 156-255 Action DMX Values Percent Values Action Open 53-76 25 Gobo 2 129-153 55 Gobo 5 27-52 15 Gobo 1 102-128 45 Gobo 4 0-26 5 Open 77-102 35 Gobo 3 % Values Action The channel assigned to the rotation/index controls the gobo position as follows: DMX Values % Values Action DMX Values 255 100 Fast CCW 229 Stop 254 22 228 Slow CW 253 21 227 20 226 2 19 225
Table A-5: VL6 Strobe Value Action 0-2 Open 3-5 Closed 6-7 Slow Random 8-10 Medium Random Table A-6: 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-7: VL7/VL7U/VL7B/VL7UB 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 longest interval and 255 is shortest interval (
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.
Timing Channel Mapping Table A-9: Timing Channels Map (Continued) Timing channels can be set in either % or 0-255 (DMX) modes, with the following values assigned: % Value DMX = Seconds 15 38 7.6 39 7.8 40 8 41 8.2 42 8.4 43 8.6 44 8.8 45 9 46 9.2 47 9.4 48 9.6 49 9.8 Table A-9: Timing Channels Map % Value 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 DMX = Seconds 0 Full Speed 1 0.2 2 0.4 3 0.6 4 0.8 5 1 6 1.2 7 1.4 8 1.6 9 1.8 10 2 11 2.2 12 2.4 13 2.
Table A-9: Timing Channels Map (Continued) Table A-9: Timing Channels Map (Continued) % Value DMX = Seconds % Value DMX = Seconds 31 79 21 47 120 37 80 21 121 38 81 22 122 38 82 22 123 38 124 39 125 39 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 130 48 83 23 84 23 85 23 126 39 86 24 127 40 87 24 128 40 88 25 129 41 89 25 130 41 90 25 131 41 132 42 133 42 134 43 135 43 49 50 51 91 26 92 26 93 27 94 27 95 27 136 43 96
Table A-9: Timing Channels Map (Continued) Table A-9: Timing Channels Map (Continued) % Value DMX = Seconds % Value 63 161 162 163 54 164 54 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 DMX = Seconds 53 202 110 54 203 120 204 120 205 120 80 165 55 206 130 166 55 81 207 130 167 56 208 140 168 56 209 140 169 56 210 140 170 57 211 150 171 57 212 150 172 58 213 160 173 58 214 160 174 58 215 160 175 59 216 170 176 59 217 170 177
Table A-9: Timing Channels Map (Continued) % Value DMX = Seconds 243 270 244 280 245 280 246 290 247 290 248 290 249 300 98 250 300 251 310 99 252 310 253 310 254 310 255 Follows Cue Data 96 97 100 132 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE
Color Reference VL2C and VL4 Color Table A-10: VL2C & VL4 Color Reference Color Name VL No.
Table A-10: VL2C & VL4 Color Reference (Continued) Color Name 134 VL No.
Table A-10: VL2C & VL4 Color Reference (Continued) Color Name VL No. Similar To VL2C (Wh 1/Wh 2) VL4 (DMX Values) Blue (6) Amber (7) Magenta (8) Full CTB 307 Lee 201 15/0 146 177 255 City Blue 310 GAM 847, Polycolor 70 N/A 141 204 255 N.C.
Table A-10: VL2C & VL4 Color Reference (Continued) Color Name 136 VL No.
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. Color Name No.
138 Color Name No.
Color Name No. Light Green Similar To VL5 DMX * VL5Arc DMX * VL5B DMX * 261 100/60/0 255/153-155/0 100/60/0 255/153-155/0 0/65/100 0/166-168/255 Moss Green 263 100/52/0 255/133-135/0 100/51/0 255/131-132/0 0/56/100 0/143-145/255 Light Blue-Green 267 Kelly Green 268 Lux 94 Dark Green 270 Lee 124 Fluorescent Green 273 Dark Fluor.
140 Color Name No.
Color Name No.
VL6 Color Standard Set Similar To...* 0020 Magenta GAM 995 & GAM 155 0150 Cool Pink GAM 960 & GAM 970 0240 Light Red GAM 235 0320 Flesh Pink Lux 52 & Lux 33 0440 Orange Lux 19 & Lee 164 0540 Yellow Lee 101 & Lee 138 0660 Green Lee 139 0820 Light Blue Green Lux 69 0850 Dark Blue Lee 120 0960 Deep Lavender GAM 948 0990 Congo Blue Lee 181 Rental Access Similar To...
VL7 Color Color Name Number Similar To VL7 Spot DMX Pink Tint 101 Lux 55 94/53/51/27 240/135/131/70 Bastard Amber 103 Lux 02 85/67/94/45 218/172/240/116 GAM Bastard Amber 104 GAM 325 94/71/94/56 240/181/240/144 Warm Bastard Amber 105 Lee 162 80/56/76/100 204/143/195/255 Pale Golden Amber 107 Lux 09 81/71/78/55 209/181/199/140 Light Amber 110 Lux 16 Lee 204 83/77/80/60 212/196/205/154 Light Flame 112 Lux 17 86/75/80/56 220/192/203/143 Medium Bastard Amber 115 Lux 04 86/66/8
Color Name 144 Number Similar To VL7 Spot DMX Light Red 177 GAM 235 100/98/44/100 255/251/112/255 Dark Orange 181 Orange 183 Lux 19 Lee 164 100/100/100/100 255/255/255/255 Medium Amber 187 Lux 22 100/92/100/100 255/223/255/255 Deep Golden Amber 201 GAM 345 100/85/100/100 255/217/255/255 Canary 205 Lux 21 93/83/100/100 237/212/255/255 Light Amber 208 Lee Orange 212 Lee 105 89/86/100/100 226/219/255/255 Chrome Orange 214 Lux 15 Lee 179 85/82/95/100 217/209/242/255 Bright Y
Color Name Number Similar To VL7 Spot DMX Kelly Green 268 Lux 94 47/80/0/47 121/203/0/121 Dark Green 270 Lee 124 36/90/0/0 93/229/0/0 Fluorescent Green 273 37/85/9/83 94/218/23/211 Dark Fluor.
Color Name 146 Number Similar To VL7 Spot DMX Icy Blue 350 Lux 68 12/48/13/100 30/123/32/255 Just Blue 355 Lee 79 Primary Blue 359 Lux 83 GAM 850 Dark Steel Blue 365 Deep Blue 371 Lee 120 9/100/55/57 24/255/141/146 Dark Blue 374 GAM 905 9/100/58/90 24/255/148/230 Royal Blue 380 Lux 59 3/100/35/100 7/255/88/25 Indigo 403 Lee 181 0/92/69/100 0/234/175/255 Congo Blue 406 0/100/67/100 0/255/172/255 Darkest Lavender 409 0/83/51/100 0/211/131/255 Dark Rose Purple 411 0/78/
Color Name Number Similar To VL7 Spot DMX 0/39/60/38 0/99/154/97 Dusty Lavender 466 No Color Lilac 468 Lux 52 100/57/66/42 255/145/169/106 Special Lavender 469 Lux 54 100/44/71/50 255/113/180/128 Dark Rose 471 Dark Fushia 474 Lux 358 & Lux 60 100/62/47/100 255/157/119/255 Dark Follies Pink 476 Magenta 478 Hot Pink 480 Mauve 483 Follies Pink 489 100/71/48/100 255/177/124/255 Flesh Pink 491 0/0/59/48 0/0/152/123 Rose Purple 492 Carnation 494 100/59/59/56 255/151/150/143
Notes 148 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE
B. GLOSSARY This glossary provides useful terms associated with Series 200/300 equipment and DMX512 systems.
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.
DMX/DMX512 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 data channel is eight bits of absolute parameter data. A DMX512 data packet is a group of 512 data channels, over a value range of 256 steps. 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 +.
Hubbell Connector A five-pin, three-phase connector found on 8/5 wire, used to provide power to SixPack Chassis, when used with the proper Epic to Hubbell adapter. Indexing A function of a rotating gobo mechanism. Intensity A value placed on the relative brightness of a lighting fixture; 100% is considered "full", and 0% is considered "out". Lamp Light source consisting of filament or electrodes, base, and envelope or "bulb".
SixPack Chassis Case used for lamp power distribution. Each chassis can contain up to six modules - APS6 and/or C3 in any combination. Each slot in the chassis corresponds to an output port on the Smart Repeater unit. The SixPack Chassis connects to the Smart Repeater unit through an APS Cable or standard Socopex cable (if no APS6 modules are used). Show File A file containing all programmed cue data. Shutter A mechanism which controls the douser or strobe action of luminaires capable of this function.
Time Control of the duration of the change of the variable parameters of VARI❋LITE automated luminaires and other devices in a lighting system. Timing Channel A Timing Channel is used in lieu of cue fade rate to determine the time it will take a luminaire to move from one setting to another. For example, a cue in which a luminaire pans from one side of stage to the other may look "steppy" if cue fade rate is used, because of the nature of the DMX512 signal.
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Index terminology 3 Cheater Repeater box description 29 installation 75 Console Channel based 8 Fixture-Library 8 patching 13 programming 14 types 8 Coupling plate S200 adjustable 58 A AC line disconnect 200A description 24 installation 73 30A description 25 installation 73 AC service 3-phase power source 17 current calculation 21, 22 current requirements 21, 73 delta/wye configuration 17, 18, 19 hook-up procedure 73 input voltage 18 metering 22 overview 8 phase balancing 20 requirements 17 ACS rack confi
VL7 64, 66 Hanging installation luminaire hang procedure 74, 79 luminaire orientation and placement 53 luminaire spacing 54 reference points 53 safety cables 55, 61, 62 Series 200 45 and 135 degree hooks 59 Series 200 90 degree hook 59 Series 200 alternate 59 Series 200 coupling plate 58 Series 200 three-point 57 Series 200 two-point 57 Series 200 vertical 58 Series 300 custom 63 Series 300 standard 61, 62 Series 300 three-point 63 truss pipe 53 Mini-Stepping 16 luminaire 16 Mirror, VLM 43 Modular rack APS
lamp cable 47 smart lamp plus cable 47 Smart Repeater DMX modes 9, 10 system diagram 7 SixPack chassis configuring delta/wye 19 description 34 installation 73 phase balancing 20 Smart Repeater description 30, 31 DMX modes 9, 10 error history 107 error messages 106 installation 80 test software 87, 88 thumbwheel address 13 Smart Repeater Plus description 30, 31 Sound baffle Series 200 68, 69, 70, 71 VL7 68, 69 Sound blanket Series 200 69, 70, 71 Spacing requirements luminaire 54 SPC-36 SixPack controller con
