VLX3 Wash Luminaire User s Manual

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2 All other brand or product names which may be mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. VLX3 Wash Luminaire User s Manual The information furnished in this manual is for informational use only and is subject to change without notice. Please check for latest version. Vari-Lite assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. All information and graphics are property of Vari-Lite, a Philips group company, Petal Street Dallas, Texas USA. Version as of: 26 May 2011 Part number: VLX3 Wash Luminaire User s Manual 2011 Vari-Lite, a Philips group company. All Rights Reserved.

3 FOREWORD How To Obtain Warranty Service A copy of the Vari-Lite Limited Warranty was included in the shipping package for this VARI LITE product. To obtain warranty service, please contact customer service at VARI-LITE ( ), , or entertainment.service@philips.com and request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) for warranty service. You will need to provide the model and serial number of the item being returned, a description of the problem or failure and the name of the registered user or organization. If available, you should have your sales invoice to establish the date of sale as the beginning of the warranty period. Once you obtain the RMA, pack the unit in a secure shipping container or in its original packing box. Be sure to clearly indicate the RMA number on all packing lists, correspondence, and shipping labels. If available, please include a copy of your invoice (as proof of purchase) in the shipping container. With the RMA number written legibly on or near the shipping address label, return the unit, freight prepaid, to: Vari-Lite Attention: Warranty Service (RMA# ) Petal Street Dallas, Texas USA As stated in the warranty, it is required that the shipment be insured and FOB our service center May 2011 i

4 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Compliance Notice FCC 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 limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Vari-Lite system, service, and safety guidelines, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. Declaration of Conformity We declare, under our sole responsibility, that this product complies with the relevant clauses of the following standards and harmonized documents: Safety EN :2000 Luminaire Safety Standard, General Requirements EN :1989/A2: 1991 Specification for Luminaires for Stage and Studio Lighting EMC EN : 2001, Immunity Standard for industrial environments EN : 2001, Emission Standard for industrial environments We certify that the product conforms to the protection requirements of council directives: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC (EMC). Equipment referred to in this declaration of conformity was first manufactured in 2011 in compliance with these standards. ii 26 May

5 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. GENERAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE UV RADIATION, AND INJURY TO PERSONS CAN BE FOUND BELOW. WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE 1. VARI LITE luminaires have been designed for use with specific lamp types. The VLX3 Wash Luminaire uses special LED devices. Installing another type of light sources may be hazardous and will void your warranty. 2. Luminaires may be mounted on any type of surface as long as mounting instructions are followed. See instructions detailed in this manual. 3. Note distance requirement from combustible materials or illuminated objects for VARI LITE luminaires. WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK 1. VARI LITE luminaires are designed for dry locations only. Exposure to rain or moisture may damage luminaire. 2. Disconnect power before servicing any VARI LITE equipment. 3. Servicing to be performed by qualified personnel only May 2011 iii

6 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION 1. Many VARI LITE luminaires use a lamp that produces UV radiation. DO NOT look directly at lamp. 2. It is hazardous to operate luminaires without lens or shield. Shields, lenses, or ultraviolet screens shall be changed if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired. For example, by cracks or deep scratches. WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST INJURY TO PERSONS 1. Exterior surfaces of the luminaire will be hot during operation. Use appropriate safety equipment (gloves, eye protection, etc.) when handling and adjusting hot equipment and components. 2. Luminaires will have a hot lamp when operating. Disconnect power and allow lamp to cool before replacing. 3. Arc lamps emit ultraviolet radiation which can cause serious skin burn and eye inflammation. Additionally, arc lamps operate under high pressure at very high temperatures. Should the lamp break, there can exist a danger of personal injury and/or fire from broken lamp particles being discharged. 4. Wear eye protection when relamping. 5. Appropriate safety equipment (gloves, eye protection) should be used when handling damaged lamps. 6. If lamp is touched with bare hands, clean lamp with denatured alcohol and wipe with lint-free cloth before installing or powering up the luminaire. 7. The lamp shall be changed if it has become damaged or thermally deformed. WARNING: RF INTERFERENCE 1. This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to take adequate measures. ARC LAMP CHARACTERISTIC CONSIDERATIONS 1. Arc lamps require a period of time to relight after a power interruption or a severe voltage dip. In some cases, lamp will automatically relight after it has cooled depending on Lamp Power-Up State configuration setting. 2. Burning position is Universal. iv 26 May

7 FOREWORD Sicherheitshinweise Es ist äußerst wichtig, ALLE Sicherheitsinformationen und -hinweise in diesem Handbuch und dem beiliegenden Informationsmaterial zu lesen, bevor Sie die hierin beschriebenen Produkte installieren bzw. bedienen. Halten Sie bei der Installation und dem Einsatz dieses Produkts alle Warnhinweise und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen ein. Folgende Sicherheitssymbole werden in diesem Handbuch verwendet: VORSICHT - weist auf möglichen Produktschaden hin. WARNUNG - weist auf mögliche Körperverletzung und Lebensbedrohung hin. NACHSTEHEND FINDEN SIE ALLGEMEINE HINWEISE ÜBER SICHERHEITSVORKEHRUNGEN GEGEN ELEKTROSCHOCK, FEUER, ÜBERHÖHTE UV- STRAHLUNG UND KÖRPERVERLETZUNGEN. WARNUNG: HINWEISE ZUM FEUERSCHUTZ 1. VARI LITE -Scheinwerfer sind ausschließlich für den Einsatz mit bestimmten Lampentyps. Achten Sie auf den Lampentyp (LED), bevor Sie die jeweiligen Lampen ersetzen. Die Installation eines anderen Lampentyps kann gefährlich sein. 2. Scheinwerfer können auf jeder beliebigen Oberfläche montiert werden, solange Sie die Montageanweisungen befolgen. Detaillierte Hinweise finden Sie in diesem Handbuch. 3. Beachten Sie die Einhaltung des erforderlichen Sicherheitsabstandes der VARI LITE - Scheinwerfer von brennbarem Material oder beleuchteten Objekten. WARNUNG: HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ELEKTROSCHOCK 1. VARI LITE -Scheinwerfer eignen sich ausschließlich für trockene Standorte. Regen oder Feuchtigkeit können die Scheinwerfer beschädigen. 2. Unterbrechen Sie die Stromzufuhr, bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an VARI LITE -Geräten beginnen. 3. Die Geräte sollten nur von qualifiziertem Personal gewartet werden May 2011 v

8 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL WARNUNG: HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ÜBERHÖHTE UV-STRAHLUNG 1. Viele VARI LITE -Scheinwerfer verwenden die Lampentyp, der UV-Strahlen abgibt. SCHAUEN SIE NICHT direkt in die Lampe. 2. Es ist gefährlich, Leuchten ohne Linsen oder Blenden zu bedienen. Blenden, Linsen oder Ultraviolettschirme müssen ausgetauscht werden, sofern deren Schutzwirkung durch sichtbare Beschädigung (z. B. Sprünge oder Schrammen) eingeschränkt ist. WARNUNG: HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN KÖRPERVERLETZUNGEN 1. Bei Betrieb sind die Außenflächen der Scheinwerfer heiß. Verwenden Sie bei der Bedienung von aufgeheizter Apparatur die jeweils geeignete Sicherheitsausrüstung (Handschuhe, Augenschutz etc.). 2. Bei Betrieb der Scheinwerfer ist die Lampe heiß. Unterbrechen Sie die Stromzufuhr und lassen Sie die Lampe abkühlen, wenn Sie diese austauschen. 3. Bogenlampen senden ultraviolette Strahlen aus, die Hautverbrennungen und Augenentzündungen verursachen können. Der Betrieb von Bogenlampen erfolgt unter Hochdruck und bei hohen Temperaturen. Sollte die Lampe zerbrechen, besteht die Gefahr von Körperverletzung bzw. von Feuer, das von Lampenteilen ausgelöst werden kann. 4. Tragen Sie beim Austausch der Lampen einen Augenschutz. 5. Die geeignete Sicherheitsausrüstung (Handschuhe, Augenschutz) sollte beim Umgang mit beschädigten Lampen verwendet werden. 6. Wenn die Lampe mit bloßen Händen berührt wird, reinigen Sie sie mit denaturiertem Alkohol und einem flusenfreien Tuch, bevor Sie die Scheinwerfer installieren oder in Betrieb nehmen. 7. Wenn die Lampe beschädigt oder durch Hitzeeinwirkung deformiert ist, muß diese ausgetauscht werden. WARNUNG: HF-INTERFERENZ 1. Es handelt sich um ein Produkt der Klasse A. In einer Wohnumgebung kann das Produkt Hochfrequenzstörungen verursachen. In diesem Fall müssen eventuell geeignete Maßnahmen getroffen werden. BESONDERHEITEN VON BOGENLAMPEN 1. Bogenlampen benötigen eine gewisse Zeitdauer, um nach einem Stromausfall oder einem Spannungsgefälle wieder aufzuleuchten. In einigen Fällen wird die Lampe nach Abkühlung automatisch wieder aufleuchten, je nach der Systemkonfigurationseinstellung des Lampeneinschaltungsstatus. 2. Die Brennposition ist Universal. vi 26 May

9 FOREWORD 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. Les symboles de sécurité utilisés dans ce guide sont les suivants : ATTENTION Ce symbole annonce que l appareil risque d être endommagé. AVERTISSEMENT Ce symbole annonce qu il y a risque d accident grave ou même fatal. CETTE SECTION CONTIENT DES INFORMATIONS GÉNÉRALES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE LES DÉCHARGES ÉLECTRIQUES, LES INCENDIES, L EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX RAYONS UV ET TOUT AUTRE ACCIDENT POUVANT ENTRAÎNER DES BLESSURES. AVERTISSEMENT: DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE LES INCENDIES 1. Les luminaires VARI LITE ont été conçus pour être utilisés uniquement avec certaines type de lampes. Vérifier le type de lampe (LED) avant de remplacer les lampes. L installation d un autre type de lampe peut poser un danger. 2. Les luminaires peuvent être fixés sur tout type de surface tant que les directives de montage sont respectées. Voir les explications détaillées dans ce guide. 3. Vérifier la distance à respecter entre les matériaux combustibles ou les objets illuminés et les luminaires VARI LITE. AVERTISSEMENT: DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE LES DÉCHARGES ÉLECTRIQUES 1. Les luminaires VARI LITE sont conçus pour une utilisation au sec uniquement. Une exposition à la pluie et à l humidité risque d endommager le luminaire. 2. Débrancher l appareil avant de procéder à la révision de tout matériel VARI LITE. 3. Les révisions doivent être effectuées uniquement par des personnes qualifiées May 2011 vii

10 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL AVERTISSEMENT: DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE UNE EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX RAYONS UV 1. Plusieurs luminaires VARI LITE utilisent une lampe qui produit des rayons UV. NE PAS fixer son regard sur la lampe. 2. L utilisation des luminaires sans lentille ou blindage pose des risques. Tous blindages, lentilles ou écrans ultraviolet visiblement endommagés au point que leur efficacité en est affectée doivent être remplacés, par exemple s il y a des fissures ou de profondes rayures. AVERTISSEMENT: DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE LES ACCIDENTS POUVANT ENTRAÎNER DES BLESSURES 1. Les surfaces externes du luminaire deviennent brûlantes quand l appareil est en marche. Pour manœuvrer ou ajuster des appareils brûlants et leurs composants, se protéger suffisamment (gants, protection pour les yeux, etc.). 2. La lampe du luminaire est brûlante lorqu il est en marche. Débrancher le courant et attendre que la lampe ait refroidi avant de la remplacer. 3. Les lampes à arc émettent des rayons ultraviolets pouvant causer de graves brûlures sur la peau et une inflammation des yeux. De plus, les lampes à arc fonctionnent sous haute tension à de très hautes températures. Si la lampe se casse, les particules de la lampe cassée peuvent causer blessures et/ou incendie en s éparpillant. 4. Se protéger les yeux pour remplacer la lampe. 5. Utiliser des appareils de protection appropriés (gants, protection des yeux) pour manier des lampes endommagées. 6. Si la lampe a été touchée avec des mains nues, la nettoyer avec de l alcool dénaturé et l essuyer avec un chiffon non-pelucheux avant d installer ou de brancher le luminaire. 7. Si la lampe a été endommagée ou a reçu une déformation thermique, elle doit être remplacée. AVERTISSEMENT: INTERFÉRENCE RF 1. Cet appareil est de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, cet appareil peut causer des interférences radio, et si c est le cas, l utilisateur peut avoir à prendre des mesures adéquates. CONSIDÉRATIONS DES CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE LAMPES À ARC 1. Après une interruption de courant ou une baisse importante de voltage, les lampes à arc mettent du temps avant de se rallumer. Dans certains cas, la lampe se rallumera automatiquemet après s être refroidie. Cela dépend de la manière dont le système est réglé pour le statut de mise en marche de la lampe. 2. La position Brûler est Universelle. viii 26 May

11 FOREWORD 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 descritos. Se debe prestar atención a todos los avisos y advertencias durante la instalación y uso de este producto. Los símbolos de seguridad usados en este manual son los siguientes: CUIDADO, indica posibles daños al producto. ADVERTENCIA, indica posibles lesiones o muerte a las personas. LA INFORMACIÓN GENERAL RELACIONADA A LA PROTECCIÓN CONTRAGOLPES DE CORRIENTE ELÉCTRICA, INCENDIO, EXPOSICIÓN EXCESIVA A RADIACIÓN ULTRA VIOLETA Y LESIONES A LAS PERSONAS SE PUEDE ENCONTRAR SEGUIDAMENTE: ADVERTENCIA: INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA INCENDIO 1. Las luminarias VARI LITE han sido diseñadas para ser usadas solamente con algunas lámparas. Tome nota del tipo de lámpara (LED) antes de reemplazarla. Instalación de otro tipo de lámpara puede ser peligroso. 2. Las luminarias se pueden instalar en cualquier tipo de superficie siempre que se sigan las instrucciones de instalación. Vea las instrucciones detalladas en este manual. 3. Tome nota de los requerimientos de distancia de materiales combustibles u objetos iluminados para las luminarias VARI LITE. ADVERTENCIA: INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA CHOQUE ELÉCTRICO 1. Las luminarias VARI LITE están diseñadas solamente para lugares secos. La exposición a la lluvia o humedad pueden dañar la luminaria. 2. Desconecte la energía antes de dar servicio a cualquier equipo de VARI LITE. 3. El servicio debe ser realizado solamente por personal calificado May 2011 ix

12 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL ADVERTENCIA: INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA LA EXPOSICIÓN EXCESIVA DE RADIACIÓN ULTRA VIOLETA 1. Muchas luminarias VARI LITE usan un tipo de lámpara que produce radiación UV. NO mire directamente a la lámpara. 2. Es peligroso operar luminarias sin lentes o protectores. Debe cambiar los protectores, lentes o pantallas ultravioletas si se aprecia que han sido dañadas, y que su efectividad pudiera estar deteriorada. Por ejemplo, si tuvieran rajaduras o raspaduras profundas. ADVERTENCIA: INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTRA LESIONES DE PERSONAS 1. Las superficies exteriores de las luminarias están calientes durante su operación. Use un equipo de seguridad apropiado (guantes, protección para los ojos, etc.) cuando haga ajustes en el equipo y componentes que están calientes. 2. Cuando las luminarias están en operación la lámpara estará muy caliente. Desconecte la energía y deje que la lámpara se enfríe antes de reemplazarla. 3. Las lámparas de arco emiten radiaciones ultravioletas que pueden ocasionar serias quemaduras a la piel e inflamación a los ojos. Además, las lámparas de arco operan a alta presión y muy alta temperatura. Si la lámpara se rompe, puede existir el peligro de lesiones al personal o un incendio ocasionado por las partículas de la lámpara rota que se caen. 4. Use protección para los ojos cuando vuelve a colocar una lámpara nueva. 5. Use un equipo de seguridad apropiado (guantes, protección para los ojos, etc.) cuando trabaje con lámparas dañadas. 6. Si toca la lámpara con las manos, limpie la lámpara con alcohol desnaturalizado y con tela sin pelusas antes de instalar o volver a conectar la luminaria. 7. Cambie la lámpara si está dañada o deformada termicamente. ADVERTENCIA: INTERFERENCIA RF 1. Este es un producto de Clase A. En el ambiente de la casa este producto puede ocasionar radiointerferencia, en cuyo caso, el usuario debe tomar las medidas adecuadas. CONSIDERACIONES SOBRE LAS CARACTERÍSTICAS DE LA LÁMPARA DE ARCO 1. Las lámparas de arco requieren un período de tiempo para volver a iluminarse después de una interrupción de energía o de una severa caída de voltaje. En algunos casos, la lámpara se volverá a iluminar en forma automática después que se ha enfriado dependiendo de la configuración del sistema de energía de la lámpara. 2. La posición de encendido es universal. x 26 May

13 FOREWORD May 2011 xi

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15 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction About This Manual... 1 Additional Documentation... 1 Text Conventions... 2 Customer Service... 2 Chapter 1. Description Features Standard Features... 4 Components Included Items... 5 Replacement Items/Accessories... 5 Luminaire Overview... 6 Chapter 2. Installation Power and Data Cabling Requirements AC Power Current vs. Voltage Data Cables Recommended Cable Types/Manufacturers Male Termination Connector Installation Procedures Hanging the Luminaire Floor Mounting the Luminaire Connecting Data and Power Powering Up Power Up and Configuration Procedure Addressing Program Starting Address Chapter 3. Operation DMX Operation Channel Mapping DMX Mode 1 Channel Mapping DMX Mode 2 Channel Mapping Control Channel Functions VLX3 Wash Luminaire Operational Modes (from Control Channel Settings) Manual Color Adjustment Manual Color Adjustment Through the Luminaire Menu System Manual Color Adjustment Through a Control Console May 2011 xiii

16 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Control Channel Function - DMX Mode Combined Control DMX Mapping Color & Intensity Control Color Mixing - Mode Color Mixing - Mode Color Time Control LED Intensity Control Intensity Time Control Beam Control Strobe - Mode Strobe Engine 1 - Mode Strobe Engine 2 - Mode Strobe Engine 3 - Mode Beam Beam Time Luminaire Movement Luminaire Pan Luminaire Tilt Focus Time Luminaire Timing Timing Channel Information Updating Software USB Download and Programming Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire Chapter 4. Menu System Menu Operation What Is the Menu System? Controls Operation Default State Menu Button Shortcuts Menu Functions Menu System Overview Menu System Function Chart Menu Function Definitions Appendix A. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages Troubleshooting Guide Routine Maintenance Introduction Special Cleaning and Care Instructions xiv 26 May

17 TABLE OF CONTENTS Shipping / Transportation Cooling System Heatsink Cleaning Procedure Appendix A. Technical Specifications VLX3 Wash Luminaire May 2011 xv

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19 INTRODUCTION : ABOUT THIS MANUAL Introduction About This Manual This manual provides necessary information regarding safety, installation, operation and routine maintenance for the VARI LITE VLX3 Wash Luminaire. Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you to get the most out of your luminaire. 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. This manual covers the following models: Model Part Number Source VLX3 Wash Luminaire x 120W RGBW LEDs VLX3 Wash Luminaire, White x 120W RGBW LEDs Additional Documentation A service manual, only for Authorized VARI LITE Service Centers and technicians, of the VLX3 Wash Luminaire is available in electronic (PDF) format: VLX3 Wash Luminaire Service Manual ( ) - Testing, Troubleshooting, Component Replacement and Illustrated Parts Breakdown. Note: Performing maintenance procedures may void the product warranty. Refer to the Vari-Lite Limited Warranty card included in the product shipping package for more information. Note: The VLX3 Wash Luminaire requires very little routine maintenance, but has special cleaning instructions unlike other fixtures. Please refer to Special Cleaning and Care Instructions on page 72 for complete cleaning and handling requirements. For more information regarding DMX512 systems, refer to the following document available from United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc. (USITT): Digital Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers & Controllers plus AMX 192 Analog Multiplex Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers & Controllers. (A copy of Recommended Practice for DMX512 is included.) USITT Inc Ridings Road Syracuse, New York USA Tel: (800) Fax: (866) / May

20 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Text Conventions The following styles and meanings are used throughout this manual: Style [Button] [Up] / [Down] / [Left] / [Right] Arrows MENU Meaning Front panel button. Example: Press [Enter] or [ESC] (Escape). Press either [Up] or [Down] or [Left] or [Right] arrow button at Menu Display. LCD Menu Display read-out. Example: Press [Up] / [Down] / [Left] / [Right] arrows until LAMP appears. Customer Service Our Goal At Vari-Lite, we are committed to providing you the highest quality in customer service. Our comprehensive resources are available to help your business succeed and ensure you get the full benefit of being a Vari-Lite customer. Whether your needs are telephone troubleshooting assistance, product training or technical service, our full-time staff of experienced professionals are on-hand to provide support. How to Reach Us For assistance in your area, call the dealer from which your product was purchased. or Contact an Authorized VARI LITE Service Center or Contact the Vari-Lite Customer Service Department, 9am - 6pm CST Monday through Friday, at the following: phone: VARI-LITE ( ) or entertainment.service@philips.com Additional Resources For additional resources and documentation, please visit our website at and follow the Support link May

21 CHAPTER 1. Description This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components, along with a list of accessories that are available. Features Components May

22 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Features Standard Features All VLX3 Wash Luminaires have the following standard features: Three, 120-watt replaceable custom RGBW chipsets. Each chip set contains high density red, green, blue, and white LED emitters. Manufacturer rated life (LED chip sets), in excess of 10,000 hours (at full RGBW). Light output of approximately 6,000 lumens (white light). Beam size control is achieved by the use of an optical zoom system that provides continuously variable field angle from approximately 15 to 55. High-speed strobe with multi user-selectable effects. Smooth pan and tilt operation through time-controlled continuous motion by way of a pair of three-phase stepper motor systems. 540 o Pan and 240 o Tilt with 0.3 o resolution. Note: Detailed specification are available on the Vari-Lite web site at and in Technical Specifications on page 75 in this manual May

23 DESCRIPTION : COMPONENTS 1 Components Included Items The following illustration shows all items included with the luminaire: Included Items Unpack & Quick Start Sheet VLX3 Wash Luminaire CD ROM (User s Manual) Vari-Lite Customer Service Product Support Sheet Warranty Card Product Registration Card Neutrik PowerCon AC Input Connector* Vari-Lite QA Certificate *Unit supplied with AC input connector only. Users will need to supply and build an AC input cable using this connector. Mounting Brackets VLX3 Wash Luminaire Figure 1-1: VLX3 Wash Luminaire Included Items Replacement Items/Accessories The following optional and/or replacement items can be ordered directly from your Authorized VARI LITE Dealer. (Please order by Vari-Lite part number.) Vari-Lite P/N Accessory Safety Cable Assembly XLR DMX Terminator USB Luminaire Programming Kit (Includes USB Upload Cable, Programming Kit CD ROM, Carry Bag, and Instructions)* Truss Hook, Mega-Clamp, Round and Square Truss Hook, Mega-Claw for 2 Round Tube Note: * For more information on the USB Luminaire Programming Kit, please see USB Download and Programming on page May

24 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Luminaire Overview The following illustration shows the external luminaire components and controls. Head Assembly Houses light source lens and LED PCB assemblies. Front Lens Assembly Head Covers (top and bottom) Provides access to light source and LED cooling assemblies. Yoke Assembly Houses Master Control Board (MCB) and power supply. Upper Enclosure Assembly Houses LED power supply connections and menu display. Input Panel DMX512 Input, DMX512 Thru, and AC Input connections. Menu Display Used to input manual commands, program, test, set defaults, and access internal status information. (See detail on next page) Pan & Tilt Service Locks Tilt Service Lock Pan Service Lock The VLX3 Wash Luminaire has separate Pan and Tilt service locks. When the luminaire is in use, both the Pan and Tilt service locks must be disengaged (unlocked) to allow free movement of the luminaire head and yoke assemblies. Figure 1-2: VLX3 Wash Luminaire External Components and Controls 6 26 May

25 DESCRIPTION : COMPONENTS 1 Luminaire Overview (continued) Upper Enclosure Menu LCD Display Displays all Data and Luminaire Settings Status LEDs Power State, Data Transmit, Data Receive, Data Error POWER TX ENTER RX ERROR ESC Escape (ESC) To Exit or Go to Previous Menu Item Enter Button To Select or Change a Setting or Data Value Arrow Keys (Left/Right/Up/Down) To Menu Navigate Menu Options and make Data Selections Upper Enclosure Connections AC Power Input VAC 50/60Hz DMX Through Passes DMX to Other Luminaires DMX Input Connection to DMX Controls Figure 1-3: VLX3 Wash Luminaire External Components and Controls May

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27 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 addressing it within your system. Power and Data Cabling Requirements Installation Procedures Powering Up Addressing WARNING: DO NOT connect or disconnect energized power cable at fixture (under load). Turn off circuit breaker (or completely de-energize circuit) before connecting or disconnecting power cable at fixture. Power is only removed from the fixture by disconnecting power cable from source or turning off source circuit breaker. Note: Shipping / Transportation - the zoom assembly on the VLX3 Wash should be fully retracted (inside the head assembly) when the unit is not in use, being shipped, or is in storage. The unit should be adequately protected when shipped. See the latest version of Vari-Lite technical notice TN-235 on the Vari-Lite web site or contact Vari-Lite customer support for more information May

28 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Power and Data Cabling Requirements AC Power WARNING: DO NOT connect to three-phase Delta service in countries with 240 volt power. WARNING: DO NOT connect or disconnect energized power cable at fixture (under load). Turn off circuit breaker (or completely de-energize circuit) before connecting or disconnecting power cable at fixture. Power is only removed from the fixture by disconnecting power cable from source or turning off source circuit breaker. The luminaire requires standard AC power distribution from VAC, 50/60 Hz in order to power all internal electronics and motors. It is equipped with a 3-pole Neutrik PowerCon locking connector (with contacts for line, neutral, and premating safety grounds) for the purpose of AC input. Wire* Green/Yellow Blue Brown Connection AC Ground AC Neutral AC Line *International (Harmonized) Standard Note: The mating Neutrik PowerCon connector is supplied, however, you will need to purchase or construct a cable appropriate for your application. AC Power Input 3-Pole Neutrik PowerCon Locking Connector for AC Input Power Neutrik PowerCon Connector (supplied) Figure 2-1: Power Connector May

29 INSTALLATION : POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS 2 Current vs. Voltage The following tables provide the luminaire s current draw at specific voltages. Table 2-1: VLX3 Wash Luminaire - Current vs. Voltage* Voltage 60Hz Current (Amps) *Currents given are worst case with all motors sequencing May

30 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Data Cables The VLX3 Wash 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 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. Your cabling should meet the following USITT DMX specification requirements: Suitable for use with EIA485 (RS485) operation at 250k baud. Characteristic impedance ohms, nominally 120 ohms. Low capacitance. Two twisted pairs. Foil and braid shielded. 24 AWG minimum gauge for runs up to 1000 feet (300m). 22 AWG minimum gauge for runs up to 1640 feet (500m). Note: Microphone type cables and other general purpose, two-core audio or signal cables are not suitable for use with DMX512. The XLR 5-pin connectors should be wired as follows: Data Thru Cable Pinout Male Conn Pin 1 Foil & Braided Shield Pin/Wire Code to XLR Connectors Pin 2 1st conductor of 1st twisted pair Data (-) Pin 3 2nd conductor of 1st twisted pair Data (+) Pin 4 1st conductor of 2nd twisted pair Data (-) Pin 5 2nd conductor of 2nd twisted pair Data (+) Data In Cable Pinout Female Conn Note: Refer to the USITT Recommended Practice for DMX512 guide for additional information regarding DMX512 systems. How to obtain a copy is detailed in Additional Documentation on page May

31 INSTALLATION : POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS 2 Recommended Cable Types/Manufacturers These are only a few of the suitable cable types. Any quality EIA485, twisted pair, 120 ohm, shielded cable will also work. Table 2-2: Recommended Cable Types Type Pairs ZΩ Jacket AWG Use Temp (F) Belden Cables 1215A PVC 26 IBM Type 6 Office cable A PTFE 22 (Solid) High Temp, Plenum cable PVC 24 UL PVC 28 UL PVC 24 UL PTFE 24 High Temp, Plenum cable PTFE 24 High Temp, Plenum cable PTFE 22 High Temp, Plenum cable PTFE 24 High Temp, Plenum cable PTFE 22 High Temp, Plenum cable PVC 24 UL PVC 28 UL PVC 24 UL PVC 24 UL Proplex Cables PC224P Polyurethane 22 Heavy Duty and Portable 105 PC224T PVC 22 UL PC226T PVC 22 UL2464 Male Termination Connector * Characteristic Impedance 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 Solder resistors across pins 2 & 3, and 4 & 5 Note: A male termination connector is also available as an accessory from Vari-Lite. See Replacement Items/Accessories on page May

32 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Installation Procedures Hanging the Luminaire The VLX3 Wash Luminaire can be hung horizontally or vertically from any structure designed to work with the type of load created by this moving luminaire. Two mounting bracket assemblies (provided) are used to attach truss hooks or other mounting hardware as required. Many compatible truss hooks are available from different manufacturers for your particular needs. A minimum of one hook per truss hook bracket is required. If mounting method does not use truss hooks, two attachment points per truss hook bracket are required. When attaching more than one point on a single bracket, the attach points must be spaced as far apart as possible using the supplied mounting holes. Install mounting hardware and brackets: Step 1. Install truss hooks on two provided truss hook brackets as required. Bracket Mega Claw Truss Hook (not provided) Example Truss Hook Installation Truss Hook Hardware (not provided) Figure 2-2: Installing Truss Hooks Note: Various types of truss hooks can be used. The Mega Claw truss hook (as shown in the example above) as well as many other standard hooks, can be ordered separately. See Replacement Items/ Accessories on page 5. Step 2. Determine required configuration of bracket installation. Brackets may be installed in either orientation as shown in Figure 2-3, but both must face the same direction. Figure 2-4 shows bracket installation details. Brackets Brackets Figure 2-3: Bracket Orientation Options May

33 INSTALLATION : INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 2 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 lock in place. Ensure brackets are locked securely. (Always face brackets in same direction as shown.) WARNING: Ensure that the bracket locking mechanism is fully seated after the bracket is installed on the luminaire. Locking Mechanism Mounting Bracket Example Truss Hook and Mounting Hardware (not included) Face brackets in same direction for all configurations Locking Mechanism Raised Mounting Buttons (4 each) Keyed Hole Press up to install or release Fit over buttons and slide forward to lock Locked Figure 2-4: Installing Brackets on Luminaire Enclosure May

34 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL 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 locks hook in place (e.g. wing bolt) is properly tightened and that luminaire is fully supported. Step 3. Attach safety cable (as required) as follows (refer to Figure 2-5): a. Connect one end of cable to luminaire safety cable anchor point. b. Loop at least once around truss/pipe and attach other end of cable to safety cable anchor point. Step 4. Connect power and data cables according to procedure given in Connecting Data and Power on page 17. WARNING: DO NOT connect or disconnect energized power cable at fixture (under load). Turn off circuit breaker (or completely de-energize circuit) before connecting or disconnecting power cable at fixture. Power is only removed from the fixture by disconnecting power cable from source or turning off source circuit breaker. Step 5. Be sure pan and tilt locks are disengaged (refer to Luminaire Overview on page 6 for details) to allow full head and yoke movement in mm Safety Cable (sold separately) WARNING! DO NOT USE enclosure handles for safety cable anchor points for this fixture. Use provided safety cable anchor point in mm in mm Safety Cable Anchor Point in mm 3.00 in mm (lens extended) Safety Cable: Recommended for all hanging installations and may be required by local codes. Note, safety cables are available from your Authorized VARI*LITE dealer and are sold separately. Figure 2-5: Hanging Configuration and Dimensions May

35 INSTALLATION : INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 2 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. Also, the area around the luminaire must be free of debris and moisture. Connecting Data and Power A maximum of 32 luminaires may be connected in any one DMX data link. Note: This maximum limit applies to the luminaire "daisy chain" only. Your system or console may require fewer luminaires on a single data link path. Consult your console documentation for more information. To connect power and data: Step 1. Connect data cable from console to first luminaire in chain at DATA IN connector. Step 2. If required, connect additional data cables from DATA THRU connectors to DATA IN connectors of remaining luminaires in link. Step 3. At last luminaire in link, install male termination connector at DATA THRU connector. (Luminaires and other devices on the same DMX chain may not function properly without termination.) Step 4. Connect AC input cable connector to fixture before connecting to power input source or energizing power cable. WARNING: DO NOT connect or disconnect energized power cable at fixture (under load). Turn off circuit breaker (or completely de-energize circuit) before connecting or disconnecting power cable at fixture. Power is only removed from the fixture by disconnecting power cable from source or turning off source circuit breaker. Step Step 5. Dress AC input and data cables and secure them so they do not interfere with luminaire head and yoke movement. 6. Be sure pan and tilt locks are disengaged (refer to Luminaire Overview on page 6 for details) to allow full head and yoke movement. AC In Data In AC In AC In Data Thru Termination Data Thru Figure 2-6: Connecting Power and Data May

36 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Powering Up Power Up and Configuration Procedure When AC power is initially applied, the luminaire immediately begins a calibration sequence that steps it through pan and tilt movements. The beam mechanism also moves through a full range of motion. After calibration, the luminaire head either stops at its home position (which positions the pan axis at mid-rotation and the head parallel to the yoke with the lens pointing away from the luminaire upper enclosure) or it moves to its current DMX-defined position when DMX data is present. All internal mechanisms also move to their home or DMX-defined positions. CAUTION: Before applying power, be sure the luminaire is hung or positioned so that the head and yoke can move freely without restriction. To power up: WARNING: DO NOT connect or disconnect energized power cable at fixture (under load). Turn off circuit breaker (or completely de-energize circuit) before connecting or disconnecting power cable at fixture. Power is only removed from the fixture by disconnecting power cable from source or turning off source circuit breaker. Step 1. At each luminaire, connect power cable to fixture. Step 2. Be sure pan and tilt locks are disengaged (refer to Luminaire Overview on page 6 for details) to allow full head and yoke movement. Step 3. Energize each connected circuit. Step 4. Luminaire will automatically cycle through calibration and stop at "home" position. LCD Display - Luminaire Calibration Status During luminaire calibration or re-calibration, the progress of the operation is displayed on the luminaire s LCD Display. Information includes description of process and a progress bar. VLX3 Wash Menu LCD Display Calibrating Pan / Zoom POWER TX ENTER RX ERROR ESC VLX3 Wash Menu Figure 2-7: VLX3 Wash LCD Display - Luminaire Calibration Status May

37 INSTALLATION : ADDRESSING 2 Addressing Program Starting Address The address setting for DMX console controlled systems is entered using the Menu Display (refer to Menu Operation on page 56). The luminaire retains the DMX address even when power is removed. Note: Refer to your console operating instructions for specific information regarding its addressing requirements. Program a DMX starting address: Step 1. Press [ESC] to access the main menu of the luminaire. Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Address appears. Press [Enter]. Step 3. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows to enter starting address. Step 4. Press [Enter] to set May

38 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Notes May

39 CHAPTER 3. Operation This chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating the internal software. For Menu options and detailed information, see Menu Operation on page 56. DMX Operation DMX Mapping Luminaire Timing Updating Software May

40 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL DMX Operation Channel Mapping The VLX3 Wash offers two modes - Mode 1 and Mode 2. Refer to the appropriate DMX channel mapping chart for the mode you are using. DMX Mode 1 Channel Mapping These tables assume a DMX start address of 1. When a different starting address is used, this address becomes channel 1 function and other functions follow in sequence. For Mode 2 Channel Mapping, refer to page 24. Table 3-1: VLX3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 1 DMX Channel Parameter Range DMX Range% Default - These values are recommended console default values Description 1 Intensity - High % 0 16-bit control for Intensity of LED settings. 2 Intensity - Low 3 Pan - High Byte % bit control of Pan o of movement. 4 Pan - Low Byte 5 Tilt - High Byte % bit control of Tilt o of movement. 6 Tilt - Low Byte 7 Red - High Byte % 0 16-bit control of Red LEDs from 0 to full. 8 Red - Low Byte 9 Green - High Byte % 0 16-bit control of Green LEDs from 0 to full. 10 Green - Low Byte % 0 16-bit control of Blue LEDs from 0 to full % 0 16-bit control of White LEDs from 0 to full. 15 Unused N/A N/A N/A For Future Use 16 Unused N/A N/A N/A For Future Use Blue - High Byte White - High Byte Blue - Low Byte White - Low Byte 17 Beam % Strobe % 0 19 Intensity Time % 255 VLX3 Wash Luminaire mapping continued on the next page. Controls beam angle from 15 o (DMX 0) to 55 o (DMX 255) Controls strobe operations as follows: Open = DMX 0-2 Closed = DMX 3-5 Slow Rand = DMX 6-7 Med Rand = DMX 8-10 Fast Rand = DMX Strobe Range = DMX 13 (slowest) (fastest) Pulse + Slow Rand = DMX Pulse + Med Rand = DMX Pulse + Fast Rand = DMX Pulse + Range = DMX Pulse - Slow Rand = DMX Pulse - Med Rand = DMX Pulse - Fast Rand = DMX Pulse - Range = DMX Allows for luminaire timing of intensity. Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times May

41 OPERATION : DMX OPERATION 3 Table 3-1: VLX3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 1 20 Focus Time % Color Time % Beam Time % 255 Allows for luminaire timing of pan and tilt. Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times. Allows for luminaire timing of color mixing. Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times. Allows for luminaire timing of zoom. Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times. Used to set different modes, parameters, and functions of the VLX Wash. Set control channel value for desired action. Hold value for at least 3 seconds. Set control channel value to 0 without any scaling. Default Setting on Console = DMX 0 Display On / Off = DMX 3-4 Reset All to Defaults** = DMX 5-7 Quiet Mode = DMX Level Light Mode = DMX Constant Fans Mode = DMX Normal Mode = DMX Dimmer Curve LINEAR = DMX Control % 0 Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW = DMX Full Luminaire Reset = DMX Color Calibration OFF = DMX Color Calibration ON = DMX Manual Color Adjust ENABLE = DMX Manual Color Adjust STORE = DMX Notes: ** When resetting to defaults, the following will be enabled on the luminaire: Normal Mode Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW Color Calibration ON These settings require the Command Lock in Menu to be set to OFF in order to change on Control Channel. Resetting to defaults will turn Command Lock OFF May

42 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL DMX Mode 2 Channel Mapping These tables assume a DMX start address of 1. When a different starting address is used, this address becomes channel 1 function and other functions follow in sequence. For Mode 1 Channel Mapping, refer to page 22. Note: DMX Map Mode 2 is new control process and is currently in development for the VLX3 Wash Luminaire. The information in this manual is included to solicit user feedback to further develop Mode 2 into a revolutionary control for this fixture. Vari-Lite recommends that users, for normal operation, use Mode 1 DMX Map. Table 3-2: VLX3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 2 DMX Channel Parameter Range DMX Range% 1 Intensity - High 2 Intensity - Low 3 Pan - High Byte 4 Pan - Low Byte 5 Tilt - High Byte 6 Tilt - Low Byte 7 Red 1 - High Byte 8 Red 1 - Low Byte 9 Green 1 - High Byte 10 Green 1 - Low Byte 11 Blue 1 - High Byte 12 Blue 1 - Low Byte 13 White 1 - High Byte 14 White 1 - Low Byte Default - These values are recommended console default values Description % 0 16-bit control for Intensity of LED settings % bit control of Pan o of movement % bit control of Tilt o of movement % % % % 0 15 Strobe Engine % 0 16 Red 2 - High Byte 17 Red 2 - Low Byte 18 Green 2 - High Byte 19 Green 2 - Low Byte 20 Blue 2 - High Byte 21 Blue 2 - Low Byte 22 White 2 - High Byte 23 White 2 - Low Byte % % % % 0 VLX3 Wash Luminaire mapping continued on the next page. 16-bit control of Red LED (Engine 1) from 0 to full. 16-bit control of Green LED (Engine 1) from 0 to full. 16-bit control of Blue LED (Engine 1) from 0 to full. 16-bit control of White LED (Engine 1) from 0 to full. Controls strobe operations as follows: Open = DMX 0-2 Closed = DMX 3-5 Slow Rand = DMX 6-7 Med Rand = DMX 8-10 Fast Rand = DMX Strobe Range = DMX 13 (slowest) (fastest) Pulse + Slow Rand = DMX Pulse + Med Rand = DMX Pulse + Fast Rand = DMX Pulse + Range = DMX Pulse - Slow Rand = DMX Pulse - Med Rand = DMX Pulse - Fast Rand = DMX Pulse - Range = DMX bit control of Red LED (Engine 2) from 0 to full. 16-bit control of Green LED (Engine 2) from 0 to full. 16-bit control of Blue LED (Engine 2) from 0 to full. 16-bit control of White LED (Engine 2) from 0 to full May

43 OPERATION : DMX OPERATION 3 Table 3-2: VLX3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 2 24 Strobe Engine % 0 25 Red 3 - High Byte 26 Red 3 - Low Byte 27 Green 3 - High Byte 28 Green 3 - Low Byte 29 Blue 3 - High Byte 30 Blue 3 - Low Byte 31 White 3 - High Byte 32 White 3 - Low Byte % % % % 0 Controls strobe operations as follows: Open = DMX 0-2 Closed = DMX 3-5 Slow Rand = DMX 6-7 Med Rand = DMX 8-10 Fast Rand = DMX Strobe Range = DMX 13 (slowest) (fastest) Pulse + Slow Rand = DMX Pulse + Med Rand = DMX Pulse + Fast Rand = DMX Pulse + Range = DMX Pulse - Slow Rand = DMX Pulse - Med Rand = DMX Pulse - Fast Rand = DMX Pulse - Range = DMX bit control of Red LED (Engine 3) from 0 to full. 16-bit control of Green LED (Engine 3) from 0 to full. 16-bit control of Blue LED (Engine 3) from 0 to full. 16-bit control of White LED (Engine 3) from 0 to full. 33 Strobe Engine % 0 Controls strobe operations as follows: Open = DMX 0-2 Closed = DMX 3-5 Slow Rand = DMX 6-7 Med Rand = DMX 8-10 Fast Rand = DMX Strobe Range = DMX 13 (slowest) (fastest) Pulse + Slow Rand = DMX Pulse + Med Rand = DMX Pulse + Fast Rand = DMX Pulse + Range = DMX Pulse - Slow Rand = DMX Pulse - Med Rand = DMX Pulse - Fast Rand = DMX Pulse - Range = DMX Unused N/A N/A N/A For Future Use 35 Unused N/A N/A N/A For Future Use 36 Beam % Intensity Time % Focus Time % Color Time % Beam Time % 255 Controls beam angle from 15 o (DMX 0) to 55 o (DMX 255) Allows for luminaire timing of intensity. Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times. Allows for luminaire timing of pan and tilt. Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times. Allows for luminaire timing of color mixing. Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times. Allows for luminaire timing of zoom. Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times. VLX3 Wash Luminaire mapping continued on the next page May

44 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 3-2: VLX3 Wash Luminaire Mapping Mode 2 Used to set different modes, parameters, and functions of the VLX Wash. Set control channel value for desired action. Hold value for at least 3 seconds (unless noted by #). Set control channel value to 0 without any scaling. Default Setting on Console = DMX 0 Display On/Off = DMX 3-4 Reset All to Defaults** = DMX 5-7 Quiet Mode = DMX Level Light Mode = DMX Constant Fans Mode = DMX Normal Mode = DMX Dimmer Curve LINEAR = DMX Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW = DMX Full Luminaire Reset = DMX Control % 0 Color Calibration OFF = DMX Color Calibration ON = DMX Manual Color Adjust ENABLE = DMX Manual Color Adjust STORE = DMX Engines Combined# = DMX Engines Independent# = DMX Notes: ** When resetting to defaults, the following will be enabled on the luminaire: Normal Mode Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW Color Calibration ON These settings require the Command Lock in Menu to be set to OFF in order to change on Control Channel. Resetting to defaults will turn Command Lock OFF. # This parameter does not require that the value be held for 3-seconds to set. NOTE: In Combined Mode, all fixtures must be patched as Mode 2 units (41 channel) for proper operation May

45 OPERATION : DMX OPERATION 3 Control Channel Functions Used to set different modes, parameters, and functions of the VLX3 Wash Luminaire via the control console. Set control channel value for desired action. Hold value for at least 3 seconds. Set control channel value to 0 without any scaling. Discrete values must be used; not manual controls such as faders or encoders (see chart below for values). To use control channel functions: Step 1. Select an action to be sent. Step 2. Set control channel value for desired action (for example, 84 for reset). Hold value for at least 3 seconds (unless noted with a "#" in Mode 2). Step 3. Set control channel value to zero. (This must occur without any scaling values. Action will be voided if other values are detected between action value and zero.) Note: A numerical keypad is required for sending values. An encoder or fader does not allow for a quick value change, which is required to effect the control functions. However, the encoders on some consoles include discreet value capability. Control Channel Functions - Mode 1 Table 3-3: Control Channel Functions - Mode 1 DMX Channel Control Channel Function Control Channel DMX Value 23 Default Setting on Console 0 Display On / Off 3-4 Reset All to Defaults** 5-7 Quiet Mode Level Light Mode Constant Fans Mode Normal Mode Dimmer Curve LINEAR Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW Full Luminaire Reset Color Calibration OFF Color Calibration ON Manual Color Adjust ENABLE Manual Color Adjust STORE Notes: ** When resetting to defaults, the following will be enabled on the luminaire: Normal Mode Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW Color Calibration ON These settings require the Command Lock in Menu to be set to OFF in order to change on Control Channel. Resetting to defaults will turn Command Lock OFF May

46 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Control Channel Functions - Mode 2 Table 3-4: Control Channel Functions - Mode 2 DMX Channel Control Channel Function Control Channel DMX Value 41 Default Setting on Console 0 Display On / Off 3-4 Reset All to Defaults** 5-7 Quiet Mode Level Light Mode Constant Fans Mode Normal Mode Dimmer Curve LINEAR Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW Full Luminaire Reset Color Calibration OFF Color Calibration ON Manual Color Adjust ENABLE Manual Color Adjust STORE Engines Combined# Engines Independent# Notes: ** When resetting to defaults, the following will be enabled on the luminaire: Normal Mode Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW Color Calibration ON These settings require the Command Lock in Menu to be set to OFF in order to change on Control Channel. Resetting to defaults will turn Command Lock OFF. # This parameter does not require that the value be held for 3-seconds to set. NOTE: In Combined Mode, all fixtures must be patched as Mode 2 units (41 channel) for proper operation. VLX3 Wash Luminaire Operational Modes (from Control Channel Settings) Display On / Off (DMX Mode 1 and Mode 2) With the display on, the backlight timer will control how long the luminaire's display backlight will stay on. Also, the display LED indicators (Power, Tx, Rx and Error) will illuminate normally. With display off, the backlight will stay off as will the LED indicators. Reset All to Defaults (DMX Mode 1 and Mode 2) Reset to defaults, when selected via control console and channel, will restore all factory default settings but will not affect the starting DMX address. Quiet Mode (DMX Mode 1 and Mode 2) Quite Mode lowers LED output levels for low noise operation. In Quiet Mode, LED junction temperatures are lowered and fan noise set to minimum. Fans will still vary in speed, but will not exceed the set (lower noise) limit May

47 OPERATION : DMX OPERATION 3 Level Light Mode (DMX Mode 1 and Mode 2) Level Light Mode maintains a reduced LED output to keep various fixtures from operating at different levels depending upon thermal situations. The fans will run full speed, regardless of junction temperatures. Constant Fan Mode (DMX Mode 1 and Mode 2) Constant Fan Mode sets fans to maximum speed and will keep them operating at full, regardless of LED junction temperatures. Normal Mode (default setting) (DMX Mode 1 and Mode 2) Normal Mode operates the luminaire's fans according to the LED's junction temperature. Fans will vary in speed according to thermal readings by LED Driver Board. Dimmer Curve LINEAR (DMX Mode 1 and Mode 2) Linear Dimmer Curve applies a linear control of the output of the fixture based on the DMX values on the Intensity Control Channels (1 and 2) from 0 to Dimmer Curve SQUARE LAW (default setting) (DMX Mode 1 and Mode 2) Square Law Dimmer Curve applies a square law control of the output of the fixture based on the DMX values on the Intensity Control Channels (1 and 2) from 0 to Provides the smoothest operation of luminaire's dimming. Full Luminaire Reset (DMX Mode 1 and Mode 2) Luminaire Reset causes the luminaire to run its entire calibration routine (Tilt/Pan/Zoom). Color Calibration OFF (DMX Mode 1 and Mode 2) Turns off the internal color calibration of the luminaire's LEDs. Color Calibration ON (default setting) (DMX Mode 1 and Mode 2) Turns on the internal color calibration of the luminaire's LEDs. Manual Color Adjust ENABLE (DMX Mode 1 and Mode 2) Selecting Manual Color Adjust Enable sets the luminaire into Field Adjust Mode. See Manual Color Adjustment on page 30. Manual Color Adjust STORE (DMX Mode 1 and Mode 2) Selecting Manual Color Adjust Store saves the adjustments made to the color calibration file during a Field Adjust. See Manual Color Adjustment on page 30. Engines Combined (DMX Mode 2) Selecting Engines Combined allows all segments of Red, Green, Blue and White to be controlled as one unit. See Control Channel Function - DMX Mode 2 on page 32. NOTE: In Combined Mode, all fixtures must be patched as Mode 2 units (41 channel) for proper operation May

48 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Engines Independent (DMX Mode 2) Selecting Engines Independent allows each individual segment of Red, Green, Blue and White to have separate values of level. Also allows individual strobe control of each segment. See Control Channel Function - DMX Mode 2 on page 32 for more information. LED Field Adjustment VLX software allows for a manual adjustment of the color calibration that is stored within the fixture's Main Control Board (MCB). Manual color adjustments will provide the user the ability to "visually match" the color and intensity between multiple fixtures should they desire to. LED Correction must be turned ON for the manual color adjustment to be applied. There are two ways to access the manual color and intensity adjustment as described herein. Manual Color Adjustment Manual Color Adjustment Through the Luminaire Menu System The first way to adjust colors is manually through the menu system. The manual color adjustment is located in the menu path: Configure -> LED Modes -> LED Correction (Must be turned ON) -> Field Adj As shown in Figure 3-1, a window will appear in the LCD Display that will allow access to Red (R), Green (G), Blue (B), and Dimmer (D) parameters that can be adjusted as desired. DMX Value of Parameter (being adjusted) R, G, B, and Dimmer Parameter Adjustment Window Arrow Indicator (shows which parameter is currently selected) Enter Button ENTER R G B D POWER TX RX ERROR ESC Arrow Keys (Left/Right/Up/Down) Escape (ESC) Figure 3-1: Manual Color Adjustment through Luminaire Menu System May

49 OPERATION : DMX OPERATION 3 To adjust Red, Green, Blue, and Dimmer (Intensity) values in through the menu system: Step 1. Luminaire must be powered and all values (R, G, B, and D) should be set manually to 100% Step Step Step Step 2. Access Field Adj section of menu system as follows: Configure -> LED Modes -> LED Correction (Must be turned ON) -> Field Adj 3. Using UP and DOWN arrow keys, select parameter to adjust. 4. Using LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys, adjust parameter. 5. Repeats Steps 3 and 4 as desired for each parameter until preferred color is achieved. IMPORTANT! Pressing ESC (escape) while in this menu will automatically store the adjusted values with the LED correction. When LED Correction is turned ON, any adjustments you ve made will be reflected. To return back to the factory calibration, simply adjust the R, G, B, and D back to the values of Manual Color Adjustment Through a Control Console The other way to manipulate the color adjustment is via the control console. After making sure color calibration is ON and all RED, Green, Blue and Intensity channels are set to 100%, set control channel (23 in Mode 1, 41 in Mode 2) to a DMX value of , hold value for at least 3 seconds, then give a DMX value of 0. This will set the fixture into a color calibration "adjustment mode". While in Adjustment Mode, modify Red, Green, Blue and/or Dimmer channels to desired color/ intensity. Once color is determined, set control channel to a DMX value of , hold for at least 3 seconds, then give a DMX value of 0. This will store the values into the color calibration. IMPORTANT NOTES: After the value of "0" is given during control console adjustment, the color or output of the fixture - as the user has adjusted it - will suddenly change. If the user returns Red, Green, Blue, and/or Dimmer values for the luminaire back to full from the desk, the fixture will then match the color (s) and/or intensity values that they have adjusted. Any adjustments to the calibration that have been made through the menu system or via the control channel may be viewed via the adjustment window on the luminaire itself as values of less than on the display bars for each of the four parameters. Values of less than 100% on any of these parameters indicate that a manual adjustment has been performed on the fixture and stored. To return back to the factory calibration, simply adjust the R, G, B, and D back to the values of May

50 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Control Channel Function - DMX Mode 2 IMPORTANT! DMX Mode 2 is in a Beta form and has not been completely implemented in its final state. DMX Map Mode 2 allows for independent control of each of the three individual LED segments in terms of Red, Green, Blue, White and Strobe. There is also a way to combine all three segments so you can control the unit as you would in Mode 1. To select DMX Mode 2, access the Menu System as follows: DMX -> DMX Map -> Mode 2 IMPORTANT! When changing the DMX Map (from Mode 1 to Mode 2 or vice-versa), the luminaire will auto re-calibrate. Once Mode 2 has been selected, there are two additional settings of the control channel, Engines Combined and Engines Independent. When you first select Mode 2, the unit will default to Combined Control. Combined Control Combined Control allows luminaire's set to Mode 2 to behave as if set to Mode 1. Meaning that you have one set of console controls for all three of the individual segments. Combined Control: Channels 7 & 8 controls all three Red Channels 9 & 10 controls all three Green Channels 11 & 12 controls all three Blue Channels 13 & 14 controls all three White Channel 15 controls all three Strobe Channels 16 through 33 have no affect on the luminaire Independent Control Independent control allows each of the 3 segments R, G, B, W and Intensity to be set to individual parameters. To operate in Independent Mode, you have to send a value on the control channel (41) of Please note there is NO 3-second rule. You should always HOLD the control channel at that DMX value while operating in Independent Mode. You can then set levels for each individual segment by adjusting the corresponding DMX channel. To return to Combined Control, send a value on the control channel of Again, the 3-second rule is not needed May

51 OPERATION : DMX MAPPING 3 DMX Mapping Color & Intensity Control The luminaire s color system is composed of a color mixing seven 120-watt RGBW LEDs. The following sections describe these components. Color Mixing - Mode 1 All color mixing is accomplished via the luminaire s three 120-watt RGBW LEDs using 16-bit control. Table 3-5: DMX Map for Color Mixing - Red LEDs (Mode 1) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action 7 (High Byte) 8 (Low Byte) Bit Control of Red LEDs from 0 to Full Table 3-6: DMX Map for Color Mixing - Green LEDs (Mode 1) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action 9 (High Byte) 10 (Low Byte) Bit Control of Green LEDs from 0 to Full Table 3-7: DMX Map for Color Mixing - Blue LEDs (Mode 1) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action 11 (High Byte) 12 (Low Byte) Bit Control of Blue LEDs from 0 to Full May

52 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 3-8: DMX Map for Color Mixing - White LEDs (Mode 1) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action 13 (High Byte) 14 (Low Byte) Bit Control of White LEDs from 0 to Full Color Mixing - Mode 2 All color mixing is accomplished via the luminaire s three 120-watt RGBW LEDs using 16-bit control either independently or combined. Refer to Control Channel Functions - Mode 2 on page 28 for more information. NOTE: In Combined Mode, all fixtures must be patched as Mode 2 units (41 channel) for proper operation. Table 3-9: DMX Map for Color Mixing - Red LEDs (Mode 2) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action 7 (High Byte) 8 (Low Byte) 16 (High Byte) 17 (Low Byte) 25 (High Byte) 26 (Low Byte) Bit Control of Red 1 LED (Engine 1) from 0 to Full 16-Bit Control of Red 2 LED (Engine 2) from 0 to Full 16-Bit Control of Red 3 LED (Engine 3) from 0 to Full Table 3-10: DMX Map for Color Mixing - Green LEDs (Mode 2) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action 9 (High Byte) 10 (Low Byte) 18 (High Byte) 19 (Low Byte) 27 (High Byte) 28 (Low Byte) Bit Control of Green 1 LED (Engine 1) from 0 to Full 16-Bit Control of Green 2 LED (Engine 2) from 0 to Full 16-Bit Control of Green 3 LED (Engine 3) from 0 to Full May

53 OPERATION : DMX MAPPING 3 Table 3-11: DMX Map for Color Mixing - Blue LEDs (Mode 2) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action 11 (High Byte) 12 (Low Byte) 20 (High Byte) 21 (Low Byte) 29 (High Byte) 30 (Low Byte) Bit Control of Blue 1 LED (Engine 1) from 0 to Full 16-Bit Control of Blue 2 LED (Engine 2) from 0 to Full 16-Bit Control of Blue 3 LED (Engine 3) from 0 to Full Table 3-12: DMX Map for Color Mixing - White LEDs (Mode 2) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action 13 (High Byte) 14 (Low Byte) 22 (High Byte) 23 (Low Byte) 31 (High Byte) 32 (Low Byte) Bit Control of White 1 LED (Engine 1) from 0 to Full 16-Bit Control of White 2 LED (Engine 2) from 0 to Full 16-Bit Control of White 3 LED (Engine 3) from 0 to Full May

54 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Color Time Control Table 3-13: DMX Map for Color Time Control (Mode 1) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action Allows for luminaire timing of color mixing. Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times. Table 3-14: DMX Map for Color Time Control (Mode 2) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action Allows for luminaire timing of color mixing. Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times. LED Intensity Control Provides 16-bit control of LED intensity settings. Table 3-15: DMX Map for LED Intensity (Mode 1 or Mode 2) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action 1 (High Byte) 2 (Low Byte) bit control for Intensity of LED settings Note: Intensity DMX values and operation are the same in either Mode 1 or Mode May

55 OPERATION : DMX MAPPING 3 Intensity Time Control Table 3-16: DMX Map for Intensity Time Control (Mode 1) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action Allows for luminaire timing of intensity. Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times. Table 3-17: DMX Map for Intensity Time Control (Mode 2) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action Allows for luminaire timing of intensity. Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times. Beam Control Strobe - Mode 1 Table 3-18: DMX Map for Strobe (Mode 1) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action 0-2 Open 3-5 Closed 6-7 Slow Random 8-10 Medium Random Fast Random * Strobe Range* Pulse + Slow Random Pulse + Medium Random Pulse + Fast Random Pulse + Range Pulse - Slow Random Pulse - Medium Random Pulse - Fast Random Pulse - Range Note: * = 13 (slowest) to 127 (fastest) May

56 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Strobe Engine 1 - Mode 2 Table 3-19: DMX Map for Strobe Engine 1 (Mode 2) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Strobe Engine 2 - Mode 2 Default - These values are recommended console default values Action 0-2 Open 3-5 Closed 6-7 Slow Random 8-10 Medium Random Fast Random * Strobe Range* Pulse + Slow Random Pulse + Medium Random Pulse + Fast Random Pulse + Range Pulse - Slow Random Pulse - Medium Random Pulse - Fast Random Pulse - Range Note: * = 13 (slowest) to 127 (fastest) Table 3-20: DMX Map for Strobe Engine 2 (Mode 2) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action 0-2 Open 3-5 Closed 6-7 Slow Random 8-10 Medium Random Fast Random * Strobe Range* Pulse + Slow Random Pulse + Medium Random Pulse + Fast Random Pulse + Range Pulse - Slow Random Pulse - Medium Random Pulse - Fast Random Pulse - Range Note: * = 13 (slowest) to 127 (fastest) May

57 OPERATION : DMX MAPPING 3 Strobe Engine 3 - Mode 2 Table 3-21: DMX Map for Strobe Engine 3 (Mode 2) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Beam Default - These values are recommended console default values Action 0-2 Open 3-5 Closed 6-7 Slow Random 8-10 Medium Random Fast Random * Strobe Range* Pulse + Slow Random Pulse + Medium Random Pulse + Fast Random Pulse + Range Pulse - Slow Random Pulse - Medium Random Pulse - Fast Random Pulse - Range Note: * = 13 (slowest) to 127 (fastest) Table 3-22: DMX Map for Beam (Mode 1) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action Controls Beam Angle from 15 degrees (DMX 0) to 55 degrees (DMX 255) Table 3-23: DMX Map for Beam (Mode 2) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action Controls Beam Angle from 15 degrees (DMX 0) to 55 degrees (DMX 255) May

58 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Beam Time Table 3-24: DMX Map for Beam Timing (Mode 1) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action Allows for luminaire timing of zoom and intensity. Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times Table 3-25: DMX Map for Beam Timing (Mode 2) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action Allows for luminaire timing of zoom and intensity. Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times Luminaire Movement Luminaire Pan 16-bit control of luminaire pan operation. Table 3-26: DMX Map for Luminaire Pan Operation (Mode 1 or Mode 2) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action 3 (High Byte) 4 (Low Byte) bit control of Pan degrees of movement. Note: Luminaire Pan DMX values and operation are the same in either Mode 1 or Mode May

59 OPERATION : DMX MAPPING 3 Luminaire Tilt 16-bit control of luminaire tilt operation. Table 3-27: DMX Map for Luminaire Tilt Operation (Mode 1 or Mode 2) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action 5 (High Byte) 6 (Low Byte) bit control of Tilt degrees of movement. Note: Luminaire Tilt DMX values and operation are the same in either Mode 1 or Mode 2. Focus Time Table 3-28: DMX Map for Focus Timing (Mode 1) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action Allows for luminaire timing of pan and tilt. Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times. Table 3-29: DMX Map for Focus Timing (Mode 2) DMX Channel % Value DMX Value Default - These values are recommended console default values Action Allows for luminaire timing of pan and tilt. Profile should default to DMX 255 for smoothest console fade times May

60 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Luminaire Timing Timing Channel Information Timing channel control improves the timed moves of certain groups of parameters. We provide up to four timing channels, one for focus (Pan and Tilt), one for color parameters, one for beam parameters, and one for luminaire intensity. Types of timing control: Timing Control Channel: the luminaire uses its timing channel value to calculate a smooth continuous movement for a given time and transition. Console Timing: the console calculates the time duration between the DMX increments to be sent for a given time and transition. Guidelines: Timing channels support time values of up to six minutes. To use a timing channel instead of console timing, it is necessary to set the timing channel to the desired value and set cue and/or parameter time to zero. A combination of time controls can produce unexpected results. The default value setting in the profile should be 255 (proportional control) to allow smooth movement when using console timing. The timing channel data should change as a snap. A zero value will give the fastest move, however, without any smoothing this can appear "steppy" in console timed moves. Table 3-30: VLX3 Channel Function / Timing Channel Relationship Channel Function Pan (Hi Byte/Lo Byte) Tilt (Hi Byte/Lo Byte) Red (Hi Byte/Lo Byte) Green (Hi Byte/Lo Byte) Blue (Hi Byte/Lo Byte) White (Hi Byte/Lo Byte) Beam Spreader *Intensity Timing Channel Focus Time Color Time Beam Time Intensity Time *If Intensity has a timing channel value, manual faders will respond at given time value.this may deliver unexpected results. A timing value of zero is full speed. A time value of 100% (or 255 in DMX) enables the associated parameter(s) to follow cue fade time (console time) rather than the timing channel May

61 OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 Note: The particular storing syntax for your console, as well as instructions on how to write part cues, can be found in the operation manual for that console. To use these channels, you must: Step 1. Create the cue, including color, focus, intensity, etc. as required. Step 2. Decide which fixtures and which parameter groups will use timing channels. Step 3. Assign a value to the particular timing channel(s) you wish to use (for timing information, see chart on next page). Step 4. Set console timing (or cue fade time) for parameters and timing channels to zero seconds. Step 5. Store cue. Note: Avoid changing timing channel values in a fading cue. This can cause unexpected behavior in the luminaire as the timing channel value is updated over time. Timing channel values and the final destination of the parameters affected by the timing channel should always be sent in a zero count May

62 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Timing channels can be set in either % or (DMX) modes, with the following values assigned: Table 3-31: Timing Channels Map % Value DMX = Seconds 0 Full Speed May

63 OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 Table 3-31: Timing Channels Map (Continued) % Value DMX = Seconds May

64 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 3-31: Timing Channels Map (Continued) % Value DMX = Seconds May

65 OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 Table 3-31: Timing Channels Map (Continued) % Value DMX = Seconds May

66 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 3-31: Timing Channels Map (Continued) % Value DMX = Seconds May

67 OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING 3 Table 3-31: Timing Channels Map (Continued) % Value DMX = Seconds May

68 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Table 3-31: Timing Channels Map (Continued) % Value DMX = Seconds Follows Cue Data May

69 OPERATION : UPDATING SOFTWARE 3 Updating Software USB Download and Programming To download files with a PC equipped with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, you need the VARI LITE USB Luminaire Programming Kit ( ). The USB Luminaire Programming Kit can be ordered directly from your Authorized VARI LITE Dealer. The VARI LITE USB Luminaire Programming Kit ( ) includes: VARI LITE USB Upload Cable ( ) USB Luminaire Programming Kit CD ( ) Instruction Sheet ( ) VARI LITE carry bag ( ) Computer Requirements for the USB Luminaire Programming Kit PC running Windows 98, 2000, XP, or Vista. Although the USB Luminaire Programming kit software is not directly compatible with Macintosh computers, it does run with some Windows emulators. In addition to Windows, your computer must be running IE 5.01 or later, and Microsoft.NET Framework Version 3.5 (or later), which you can download from and search for.net Framework downloads. An available USB 2.0 port on the PC. USB VLDownloader PC Program and.bin Luminaire Files The USB VLDownloader program and current.bin files are available from the Product Downloads page at Instructions for installing the USB VLDownloader program on your PC are also available on the Product Downloads page. Use the USB VLDownloader program to transfer updated versions of the luminaire operating software (.bin files) from your PC to the luminaires. Note: Refer to instruction sheet for detailed programming instructions for VARI LITE luminaires May

70 VARI LITE - VLX3 WASH LUMINAIRE USER S MANUAL Lists specific versions of downloaded software (on PC) Click to download specific software version to connected luminaire(s) Device Connection Status and USB Downloader Controls Click logo to go to Vari-Lite web site (internet connection required) Download History Will show current progress of download Figure 3-2: VL Download Program Window Transferring Software From Luminaire to Luminaire It is possible to transfer specific software versions between luminaires. As in the case of installing new software versions, multiple luminaires can be programmed at the same time when they are data linked together (refer to Connecting Data and Power on page 17), however, only a maximum of 32 luminaires can be updated at once. Hardware Requirements Data cables used in this process must have two twisted pairs and a shield. It is also recommended that cables meet all other USITT DMX specification requirements. Refer to Data Cables on page May