Genlyte VL2500 Spot Luminaire User Manual

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VARI❋LITE ® is a trademark owned by Genlyte Thomas Group LLC and is registered in the United States and other countries. VL1000™, VL2000™, VL2201™, VL2202™, VL2400™ (and the individual product designations), VL2500™, VL3000™, VL3500...

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FOREWORD 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 i How To Obtain Warranty Service A copy of the Vari-Lite Limited Warranty was included in the shipping package for this VA R I ❋ LITE® product. To obtain warranty service, please contact customer service a...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL ii 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Compliance Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These li...

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FOREWORD 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 iii 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 he...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL iv 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION 1. Many VARI❋LITE® luminaires use a lamp that produces UV radiat...

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FOREWORD 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 v Sicherheitshinweise Es ist äußerst wichtig, ALLE Sicherheitsinformationen und -hinweise in diesem Handbuch und dem beiliegenden Informationsmaterial zu lesen, bevor Sie die hierin beschriebenen Produkte i...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL vi 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 WARNUNG: HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ÜBERHÖHTE UV-STRAHLUNG 1. Viele VARI❋LITE®-Scheinwerfer verwenden die Lampentyp, der UV-Strahlen abgibt. SCHAUEN SIE ...

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FOREWORD 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 vii 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 direc...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL viii 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 AVERTISSEMENT: DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE UNE EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX RAYONS UV 1. Plusieurs luminaires VARI❋LITE® utilisent une lampe qui pro...

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FOREWORD 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 ix Aviso sobre Seguridad Es muy importante leer TODA la información e instrucciones sobre seguridad que se indica en este manual así como en los documentos adjuntos antes de instalar y operar los productos ...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL x 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 ADVERTENCIA: INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA LA EXPOSICIÓN EXCESIVA DE RADIACIÓN ULTRA VIOLETA 1. Muchas luminarias VARI❋LITE® usan un ti...

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FOREWORD 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 xi ...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL xii 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 ...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 1 Table of Contents Introduction About This Manual ...................................................................................................... 1 Additional Documentation.......................

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 2 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 DMX Mapping CYM Crossfade Color Mixing and Dimmer.............................................................. 27 Fixed Color and Gobo Control...................

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INTRODUCTION : ABOUT THIS MANUAL 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 1 Introduction About This Manual This manual provides necessary information regarding safety, installation, operation and routine maintenance for the VARI❋LITE® VL2500™ Spot Lumin...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 2 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Text Conventions The following styles and meanings are used throughout this manual: Customer Service Our Goal At Vari-Lite, we are committed to providing you t...

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02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 3 CHAPTER 1. Description This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components, along with a list of accessories which are available. • Features • Components ...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 4 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Features Overview The VL2500 spot luminaire contains the following standard features: • CYM color mixing system. • Variable beam focus to soften the edges...

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DESCRIPTION : COMPONENTS 1 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 5 Components Included Items The following illustration shows all items included with the luminaire: Figure 1-1: VL2500 Spot Luminaire Packing List Replacement Items/Accessories The followin...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 6 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 VL2500 Spot Luminaire The following illustration shows the major luminaire components and controls. Figure 1-2: External Components and Controls DATA THRU EN...

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02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 7 CHAPTER 2.. Installation This chapter contains instructions for installation of the luminaire. It includes connecting power and data, along with instructions for powering up the luminaire for the first time and addr...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 8 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Power and Data Cabling Requirements Power The luminaire requires standard AC power distribution from 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Three amps to twelve amps will be ...

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INSTALLATION : POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS 2 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 9 Current vs. Voltage The following table provides the luminaire’s current draw at specific voltages. Current is calculated with the lamp on and all motors seque...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 10 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Data Cables The luminaire is equipped with two, 5-pin XLR connectors for DATA IN and DATA THRU (out) applications. DATA IN requires a 5-pin, female XLR conn...

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INSTALLATION : POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS 2 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 11 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 wor...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 12 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Termination Connector A XLR termination connector is required at the last luminaire (or "far end of the line") to prevent signal reflections. Signa...

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INSTALLATION : INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 2 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 13 Installation Procedures Installing Lamp In the event the lamp was packed separately during shipment, it will be necessary to install in the luminaire before use. WARNING: ...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 14 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Hanging the Luminaire The VL2500 spot luminaire can be hung horizontally or vertically from any structure designed to work with the type of load created by t...

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INSTALLATION : INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 2 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 15 Step 3. While pulling up on locking mechanism release, fit keyed holes onto raised mounting buttons at bottom of enclosure. Slide forward and release locking mechanism to l...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 16 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Installing in Truss: Step 1. Using two people, lift luminaire into mounting position. Step 2. Secure in place with truss hook. Ensure truss hook hardware that...

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INSTALLATION : INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 2 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 17 Floor Mounting the Luminaire The luminaire enclosure is sufficient to stabilize the luminaire in a floor installation, provided that the mounting surface is flat and sturdy...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 18 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Powering Up Power-Up Procedure Since Lamp On is the default state, the lamp will strike when the luminaire is powered up for the first time. When AC power is...

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INSTALLATION : POWERING UP 2 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 19 Align Lamp for Flat Field The design of the VL2500 spot luminaire optical system is based on a flat field. A flat field is one where there is no detectable hot spot. After a new lamp i...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 20 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Addressing Program Starting Address The address setting for DMX console controlled systems is entered using the Menu Display (refer to “Menu Operation” o...

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02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 21 CHAPTER 3. Operation This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the internal software. • Color/Gobo Control • DMX Operation • DMX Mapping • Luminai...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 22 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Color/Gobo Control The VL2500 Spot Luminaire’s color system is composed of a CYM color mixing mechanism and a fixed color wheel. The following sections de...

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OPERATION : COLOR/GOBO CONTROL 3 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 23 Standard Colors and Gobos The following illustrations show the color and gobo standard configurations. Standard Colors - Wheel 1 (Color Wheel) Figure 3-3: Standard Colors - Fixed C...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 24 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Standard Gobos - Wheel 2 (Fixed Gobo Wheel) Figure 3-4: Standard Gobos - Fixed Gobo Wheel Table 3-2: Standard Gobos (Fixed Gobo Wheel) Part Numbers Pebbles D...

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OPERATION : COLOR/GOBO CONTROL 3 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 25 Standard Rotating Gobos Figure 3-5: Standard Rotating Gobos Table 3-3: Rotating Gobo Part Numbers WARNING: Users of VARI❋LITE luminaires should not install or use metal gobos. T...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 26 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 DMX Operation VL2500 Spot Channel Mapping These tables assume a DMX start address of 1. When a different starting address is used, this address becomes chan...

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OPERATION : DMX MAPPING 3 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 27 DMX Mapping CYM Crossfade Color Mixing and Dimmer CYM Color Wheels Dimmer Wheel Fixed Color and Gobo Control Color/Gobo Wheels Table 3-4: DMX Map For CYM Crossfade Color Mixing % Value DMX...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 28 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 615 16 17 7 18 Full Frame 2 Full Frame 2 19 820 21 22 923 24 10 25 26 Half Frame Half Frame 27 11 28 29 30 12 31 32 13 33 34 35 14 36 Full Frame 3 Full Frame ...

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OPERATION : DMX MAPPING 3 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 29 57 58 23 59 60 24 61 62 Half Frame Half Frame 63 25 64 65 26 66 67 68 27 69 70 28 71 72 73 Full Frame 5 Full Frame 5 29 74 75 30 76 77 78 31 79 80 81 Half Frame Half Frame 32 82 83 33 84 8...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 30 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 100 101 40 102 103 104 41 105 106 42 107 108 Full Frame 7 109 Full Frame 7 43 110 111 44 112 113 114 45 115 116 Half Frame 46 117 Half Frame 118 119 47 120 12...

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OPERATION : DMX MAPPING 3 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 31 142 56 143 Full Frame 9 144 57 145 Full Frame 9 146 147 58 148 149 59 150 151 152 Half Frame Half Frame 60 153 154 155 61 156 157 62 158 159 160 63 161 162 Full Frame 10 64 163 Full Frame ...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 32 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 72 184 185 73 186 187 188 Half Frame 74 189 Half Frame 190 75 191 192 193 76 194 195 77 196 197 198 Full Frame 12 78 199 Full Frame 12 200 79 201 202 203 80 2...

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OPERATION : DMX MAPPING 3 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 33 226 89 227 228 229 90 230 231 91 232 233 234 92 235 Spin S CCW Spin S CCW 236 Stop Stop 93 237 Spin S CW Spin S CW 238 239 94 240 241 95 242 243 244 96 245 246 Spin M CW 97 247 248 249 98 ...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 34 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Rotating Gobo Index/Rotation Rotating Gobo Wheel Table 3-7: DMX Map for Gobo Index/Rotation % Value DMX (0-255) Wheel Position 0-84 0-216 Index Position 85 21...

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OPERATION : DMX MAPPING 3 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 35 Beam Control Beam Iris Edge Strobe Zoom Table 3-9: DMX Map For Beam Iris % Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Closed 100 255 Open Table 3-10: DMX Map For Edge % Value DMX Value Action 0 0 Blooms I...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 36 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Luminaire Timing Luminaire Timing Channel Information Timing channel control improves the timed moves of certain groups of parameters. Three timing channels ...

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OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 37 Table 3-14: Timing Channels Map % Value DMX = Seconds 0 Full Speed 10.2 20.4 130.6 40.8 251 61.2 71.4 381.6 91.8 4102 11 2.2 12 2.4 5132.6 14 2.8 6153 16 3.2 17 3.4 7183.6 19 3.8 820...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 38 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 40 8 16 41 8.2 42 8.4 17 43 8.6 44 8.8 45 9 18 46 9.2 47 9.4 19 48 9.6 49 9.8 50 10 20 51 10.2 52 10.4 53 10.6 21 54 11 55 11 22 56 12 57 12 58 13 23 59 13 60...

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OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 39 32 82 22 83 23 33 84 23 85 23 86 24 34 87 24 88 25 35 89 25 90 25 91 26 36 92 26 93 27 37 94 27 95 27 96 28 38 97 28 98 29 39 99 29 100 29 101 30 40 102 30 103 30 104 31 41 105 31 106...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 40 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 124 39 49 125 39 126 39 127 40 50 128 40 129 41 51 130 41 131 41 132 42 52 133 42 134 43 53 135 43 136 43 137 44 54 138 44 139 45 55 140 45 141 45 142 46 56 1...

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OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 41 65 166 55 167 56 66 168 56 169 56 170 57 67 171 57 172 58 68 173 58 174 58 175 59 69 176 59 177 59 178 60 70 179 60 180 65 71 181 65 182 65 183 70 72 184 70 185 75 73 186 75 187 75 18...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 42 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 208 140 82 209 140 210 140 211 150 83 212 150 213 160 84 214 160 215 160 216 170 85 217 170 218 180 86 219 180 220 180 221 190 87 222 190 223 200 88 224 200 2...

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OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 43 Control Channel Functions The following control actions must be accomplished with zero time transition or with timing disabled. Discrete values must be used and not manual controls ...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 44 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Updating Software Reprogramming Luminaires In some cases, it may be desirable to upgrade the luminaire’s operating software. This process requires a PC, VL...

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OPERATION : UPDATING SOFTWARE 3 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 45 Reprogramming Procedure Note: Up to 32 luminaires can be programmed at the same time if they are data linked together. Refer to “Connecting Data and Power” on page 17. (Program...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 46 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Note: Version dates shown in this graphic are for illustration purposes only and may not correspond to the version you are downloading. Figure 3-8: Downloa...

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OPERATION : UPDATING SOFTWARE 3 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 47 Verify software version at luminaire: Step 1. At Menu Display, press [Menu]. Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Fixture appears. Press [Enter]. Step 3. Press [Up] / [Down] arr...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 48 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Step 4. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Download appears. Press [Enter]. Step 5. OK? will be displayed. Press [Enter] to accept. Step 6. Download will procee...

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02.9676-0019 0 18-November-2004 49 CHAPTER 4. Menu System This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature. • Menu Operation • Self Tests ...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 50 18-November-2004 02.9676-0019 0 Menu Operation What Is the Menu System? The menu system is a programmable set of commands used to configure, address, operate, and test the luminaire. The m...

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MENU SYSTEM : MENU OPERATION 4 02.9676-0019 0 18-November-2004 51 To enter the menu system, first press [Menu]. The functions displayed will be 1st level functions. Scroll through the 1st level functions by pressing [Up] / [Down] arrows. Once the d...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 52 18-November-2004 02.9676-0019 0 Menu System Overview The following is a graphic representation of the entire menu system. Address value Test Sensor Fixture Status Download Fixt Hrs Version #...

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MENU SYSTEM : MENU OPERATION 4 02.9676-0019 0 18-November-2004 53 Menu System Functions Table 4-1: Menu System Chart 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5thLevel Address DMX Address XXX Address value SetUp Select Luminaire Type Model Spot Was...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 54 18-November-2004 02.9676-0019 0 Fixture StatusStatus/Error Display Scrolls error messages * or displays OK Re-Cal Recalibrate OK? LumID Luminaire ID XXXX. Luminaire ID Number Version Soft...

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MENU SYSTEM : MENU OPERATION 4 02.9676-0019 0 18-November-2004 55 Test (cont.) RotGobo Rotating Gobo Wheel RunTest Press [Menu] to stop tests GobIndx Rotating Gobos Indexes RunTest FixGobo Fixed Gobo Wheel RunTest Edge Edge RunTest Zoom Zoom R...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 56 18-November-2004 02.9676-0019 0 Function Definitions Each menu item is listed in the first column by its display abbreviation. The abbreviations appear in alphabetical order as opposed to ...

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MENU SYSTEM : MENU OPERATION 4 02.9676-0019 0 18-November-2004 57 Gobo Gobo Select Specifies rotating gobo select for manual control (Man) or gobo select EOT sensor for testing ( Test). GobIndx Gobo Indexes Specifies rotating gobo select EOT sensor...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 58 18-November-2004 02.9676-0019 0 Strobe Strobe Specifies strobe function for manual control (Manual) or for testing (Test). SWAP Swap Swaps pan and tilt functions for special focus requiremen...

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MENU SYSTEM : SELF TESTS 4 02.9676-0019 0 18-November-2004 59 Self Tests Running Parameter Tests The luminaire is capable of running self tests by using the TEST menu functions. For complete details and values for each test refer to “Diagnostic ...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 60 18-November-2004 02.9676-0019 0 Movement Disable The Movement option allows pan and tilt to be disabled so that the luminaire can be placed in any position for testing without movement occu...

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MENU SYSTEM : SELF TESTS 4 02.9676-0019 0 18-November-2004 61 Diagnostic Tests The following diagnostic tests are available in the test menu. Test Descriptions All Seq................. Tests all functions in sequential order. Pan/Tilt ...............

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 62 18-November-2004 02.9676-0019 0 Notes ...

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02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 63 APPENDIX A. Troubleshooting and Maintenance This appendix provides instructions for troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance which may be necessary during the life of the luminaire. • Troubleshooting ...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 64 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Troubleshooting Error Messages If a problem occurs during luminaire calibration, at the end of the calibration sequence the Menu Display will cycle through a...

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 65 Troubleshooting Guide If a problem is suspected, first try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. The chart below provides possible causes and remedies for various...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 66 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Routine Maintenance Lamp Replacement WARNING: Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Tools: Screwdriver, slotted Cotton gloves To replace...

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 67 CAUTION: Wear cotton gloves or other covering while servicing lamp. Touching lamp glass with bare fingers will leave oil and may cause the lamp to explode or reduce lamp life. If ...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 68 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Color Filter Replacement WARNING: Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #2 Cotton gloves To remove and repl...

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 69 Note: In some cases it is easier to slide bulkhead partially out of head assembly to access color filters. To do this, use #2 Phillips screwdriver to turn captive screw one-quarte...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 70 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Fixed Gobo Replacement WARNING: Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. WARNING: Users of VARI❋LITE luminaires should not install or us...

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 71 CAUTION: Do not touch gobos with bare fingers. Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing. Clean with glass cleaner and soft cloth if required. Note: In some cases it i...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 72 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Rotating Gobo Replacement WARNING: Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. WARNING: Users of VARI❋LITE luminaires should not install or...

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A 02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 73 Step 3. At rotating gobo wheel, rotate until required gobo/filter is accessible. Step 4. FOR GAGS OR GOBOS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE A CARRIER - Locate end of coiled spring which is fitt...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 74 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Cleaning Optical Lenses and Filters WARNING: Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. The front lens, color filters, and gobos may require ...

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02.9676.0019 0 18-November-2004 75 APPENDIX B. Technical Specifications Mechanical Color Mixing System A three-filter CYM cross-fading mechanism. A fixed color wheel with 11 interchangeable color filters and one open space capable of continuous rot...

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VARI❋LITE® - VL2500™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL 76 18-November-2004 02.9676.0019 0 Optical Source 700 Watt Short-Arc Lamp, 5600°K, 80CRI Reflector Precision glass reflector with dichroic cold mirror coating. Flat field design. Operational ...

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Returning Parts for Service Obtaining RMA Number and Returning Parts 1. Contact Service Center. 2. Request Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. 3. Do not remove glass color discs from luminaire subassemblies. 4. Package all parts being shippe...

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