Prg Controlling VARI-LITE Equipment Using DMX 512 Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

LIGHTINGREFERENCE GUIDEControlling VARIKLITE® EquipmentUsing a DMX512 ConsoleSeries 200™Series 300™LuminairesPower DevicesInterface DevicesDMX softw

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE2 02.3004.0300.54Equipment CoveredSeries 200 EquipmentSeries 200™ luminaires require a DMX200 Interface in order to accept DMX51

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE92 02.3004.0300.54Notes

02.3004.0300.54 934.Testing and TroubleshootingThis chapter contains troubleshooting instructions.• Troubleshooting• Test Software

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE94 02.3004.0300.54TroubleshootingOverviewOccasionally there are problems when setting up a lighting system. In this section, you

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TROUBLESHOOTING02.3004.0300.54 954Series 300 Fixture ProblemsWhy do luminaires not move as smoothly on DMX512 as they d

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE96 02.3004.0300.54I checked my cable, but I still get flickering lights.Check each DMX512 device for termination. Only the last

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TROUBLESHOOTING02.3004.0300.54 974Hardware ProblemsNone of the lights on one of my Smart Repeater units is working.Ensu

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE98 02.3004.0300.54Test SoftwareOperating Test SoftwareNote: In default mode, only Port 1 is selected for test operations. Only

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TEST SOFTWARE02.3004.0300.54 994Test Software/Test TablesThe following tables contain test software test numbers, param

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE100 02.3004.0300.54Table 4-3: VL6 Spot Luminaire Mechanical TestsTest Number Test Parameter Error Codes/Comments000Start Test9En

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TEST SOFTWARE02.3004.0300.54 10140 Speed 5 Spin(Full Speed)Spin Speeds match those available from console012 All Motors

INTRODUCTION02.3004.0300.54 3Cable/Connector TerminologyThis manual uses American wire gauge (AWG) measurements when describing cables and connectors.

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE102 02.3004.0300.545 Lens 1 move to rear EOT, Lens 3 move to front EOT, Lens 2 cycles full travel (66%)4 Lens 1 move to rear EOT

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TEST SOFTWARE02.3004.0300.54 10348 Gobo position 67 Cycle from wheel position 0 to position 3 CW, from posi-tion 3 to p

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE104 02.3004.0300.547 Cycle from index 0 to index 3 CW, from index 3 to index 0 CCW repeatedly. Pause briefly on index 0 and 36 C

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TEST SOFTWARE02.3004.0300.54 1054Table 4-7: VL7/VL7U Mechanical TestsTest Number Test Parameter Error Codes/Comments000

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE106 02.3004.0300.545 Plate cycles full travel at 100% speed along Y vector (Test Type 67C)4 Type 67B, 25% speed3 Type 67B, 50% s

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TEST SOFTWARE02.3004.0300.54 10747 Cycle from index 0 to index 3 CW, and from index 3 to index 0 CCW repeat-edly. Pause

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE108 02.3004.0300.544 Monitor Rotating Gobo Wheel Index Sensor and Gobo Orientation Sensor3 Monitor Color Plate 2Y sensor2 Monito

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TEST SOFTWARE02.3004.0300.54 1094Table 4-9: VL7B/VL7UB Spot Luminaire Mechanical TestsTest Number Test Parameter Error

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE110 02.3004.0300.546 Plate cycles full travel (75%) along Y vector5 Plate cycles full travel (100%) along Y vector4 Plate cycles

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TEST SOFTWARE02.3004.0300.54 11141 Spin gobos CW (25%) wheel does not move0 Spin gobos CW (100%) wheel does not move010

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE4 02.3004.0300.54Customer ServiceOur comprehensive technical services department ensures you get the full benefit of being a PRG

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE112 02.3004.0300.54* Motors 1-8 actuate the framing blades and Motor 9 rotates the framing device.8 Display current most signifi

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TEST SOFTWARE02.3004.0300.54 1134Table 4-10: VL7B/VL7UB Spot Luminaire Default Test ProgramsTest Number Test Functions3

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE114 02.3004.0300.54Table 4-12: Electronics TestsTest Number Test Parameter Test Result17 RAM 0 All Pass= Pn-Good1 Internal Fail=

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TEST SOFTWARE02.3004.0300.54 1154Table 4-14: Program Mode SelectionTest Number Test Parameter Error Codes/Comments30 En

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE116 02.3004.0300.54Table 4-16: Error History SelectionTest Number Test Parameter Test Result40 Error History 0 All Errors Sequen

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING : TEST SOFTWARE02.3004.0300.54 1174Error MessagesAll errors are accumulated and scrolled during each test; tests are not

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE118 02.3004.0300.54Notes

02.3004.0300.54 119APPENDIX A.Reference TablesThis appendix contains the DMX512 information necessary for controlling Series 200/300 equipment.• Seri

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE120 02.3004.0300.54Series 300 DMX ModesDMX Mode 1* When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral C

REFERENCE TABLES02.3004.0300.54 121ADMX Mode 2* When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral CD dimmer module for the V

02.3004.0300.54 51.System OperationThis chapter contains operation information and instructions.• Theory of Operation• DMX512 Modes and Patching• E

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE122 02.3004.0300.54DMX Mode 3* When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral CD dimmer module for

REFERENCE TABLES02.3004.0300.54 123ADMX Mode 4* When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral CD dimmer module for the V

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE124 02.3004.0300.54DMX Mode 5* When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral CD dimmer module for

REFERENCE TABLES02.3004.0300.54 125ADMX Mode 6* When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral CD dimmer module for the V

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE126 02.3004.0300.54DMX Mode 7* When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral CD dimmer module for

REFERENCE TABLES02.3004.0300.54 127ADMX Mode 8* When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral CD dimmer module for the V

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE128 02.3004.0300.54DMX Mode 9* When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral CD dimmer module for

REFERENCE TABLES02.3004.0300.54 129ADMX Mode 10Table A-10: DMX512 Mode 10 (16-bit Extended) Smart Repeater Plus Unit ONLYPort NumberDMX Chan.VL5 / VL5

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE130 02.3004.0300.54* When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral CD dimmer module for the VL5 an

REFERENCE TABLES02.3004.0300.54 131AChannel MappingSeries 200 DMX ChannelsTable A-11: VL2C Channel MapChannel VL2C Parameter1 Intensity2Pan Hi3 Pan Lo

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE6 02.3004.0300.54Theory of OperationSystem OverviewRefer to Figure 1-1 on next page.Series 200 ComponentsVA R I ❋LITE® Series 20

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE132 02.3004.0300.54Parameter MappingVL2C ParametersTable A-13: VL2C DMX Values for Color Wheels 1 & 2Pos. Color Wheel 1 Colo

REFERENCE TABLES02.3004.0300.54 133AVL6/VL7 ParametersTable A-15: VL6/VL6B/VL6C/VL6C+ & VL7/VL7U/VL7B/VL7UB DMX Values for Fixed WheelsWheelStep/P

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE134 02.3004.0300.5436 7-1/2 153-155 60 15 207-209 8135 156-158 61 14 210-211 8234 159-160 62 13 212-214 8333 161-163 63 12 10-1/

REFERENCE TABLES02.3004.0300.54 135AThe channel assigned to the rotating wheel selects the required gobo as follows:The channel assigned to the rotati

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE136 02.3004.0300.54Table A-18: VL6 StrobeValue Action0 - 2 Open3 - 5 Closed6 - 7 Slow Random8-10 Medium RandomTable A-19: VL6B

REFERENCE TABLES02.3004.0300.54 137ATiming ChannelsChannel FunctionsTiming channel control improves the timed moves of certain groups of parameters. W

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE138 02.3004.0300.54Timing Channel MappingTiming channels can be set in either % or 0-255 (DMX) modes, with the following values

REFERENCE TABLES02.3004.0300.54 139A45 918 46 9.247 9.419 48 9.649 9.850 1020 51 10.252 10.453 10.621 54 1155 1122 56 1257 1258 1323 59 1360 1424 61 1

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE140 02.3004.0300.5437 94 2795 2796 2838 97 2898 2939 99 29100 29101 3040 102 30103 30104 3141 105 31106 3242 107 32108 32109 334

REFERENCE TABLES02.3004.0300.54 141A56 143 46144 4757 145 47146 47147 4858 148 48149 4959 150 49151 49152 5060 153 50154 50155 5161 156 51157 5262 158

SYSTEM OPERATION : THEORY OF OPERATION02.3004.0300.54 71Figure 1-1: DMX512 System Example(LAMP POWER)OUTPUTS200 REPEATER 200A DISCONNECTMOD RACKINPU

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE142 02.3004.0300.54192 85193 9076 194 90195 9577 196 95197 95198 10078 199 100200 11079 201 110202 110203 12080 204 120205 12081

REFERENCE TABLES02.3004.0300.54 143A241 27095 242 270243 270244 28096 245 280246 29097 247 290248 290249 30098 250 300251 31099 252 310253 310254 3101

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE144 02.3004.0300.54Color ReferenceVL2C and VL4 ColorTable A-23: VL2C & VL4 Color ReferenceColor NameVL No.Similar ToVL2C(Wh

REFERENCE TABLES02.3004.0300.54 145ABright Yellow 219 1/9 255 106 255Dark Straw 221 0/9 255 100 255Deep Amber 223 Lee 104 0/9 254 111 255Light Yellow

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE146 02.3004.0300.54Sea Blue 345 Lux 68, GAM 810 11/2 117 255 255Icy Blue 350 10/2 99 255 167Just Blue 355 Lee 79 8/0 N/A N/A N/A

REFERENCE TABLES02.3004.0300.54 147ANo Color Pink 495 0/2 255 185 131Cool Bastard Amber 496 Lux 52, Lux 33 0/2 211 255 152Dusty Rose 497 2/2 255 175 1

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE148 02.3004.0300.54VL5 ColorNote: DMX Values - First row are 0-100% values, second row are 0-255 values. Shaded boxes mean the

REFERENCE TABLES02.3004.0300.54 149ADeep Salmon 155 0/55/1000/141-142/2550/55/1000/141-142/255Medium Red 164 Lux 27 50/100/100128-130/255/25550/100/10

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE150 02.3004.0300.54Primary Green 259 100/64/0255/164-165/0100/64/0255/164-165/00/84/1000/215-216/255Light Green 261 100/60/0255/

REFERENCE TABLES02.3004.0300.54 151ABright Blue 330 Lee 141 78/0/0199-201/0/0100/0/0255/0/050/0/65128-130/0/166-168Medium Blue 342 Lee 132 65/0/0166-1

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE8 02.3004.0300.54AC ServiceNote: Refer to "Cable/Connector Terminology" on page 3 for appropriate metric equivalents

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE152 02.3004.0300.54* The first value adjusts blue, the second adjusts amber and the third adjusts magenta.Periwinkle 463 GAM 96

REFERENCE TABLES02.3004.0300.54 153AVL6 Color* Matched to an ellipsoidal reflector spotlight with a 3200°K incandescent source.Table A-25: VL6/VL6B/VL

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE154 02.3004.0300.54VL7 ColorTable A-27: VL7/VL7U/VL7B/VL7UB Color ChartColor Name Number Similar To VL7 Spot DMXPink Tint 101 Lu

REFERENCE TABLES02.3004.0300.54 155ALight Red 177 GAM 235 100/98/44/100255/251/112/255Dark Orange 181Orange 183 Lux 19Lee 164100/100/100/100255/255/25

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE156 02.3004.0300.54Dark Green 270 Lee 124 36/90/0/093/229/0/0Fluorescent Green 273 37/85/9/8394/218/23/211Dark Fluor. Green 275

REFERENCE TABLES02.3004.0300.54 157APrimary Blue 359 Lux 83GAM 85015/84/47/8538/215/120/217Dark Steel Blue 365 15/100/47/10038/255/120/255Deep Blue 37

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE158 02.3004.0300.54Note: DMX Values - First row are 0–100% values, second row are 0–255 values. VL7 referencing is for Plate 1

02.3004.0300.54 159APPENDIX B.GlossaryThis glossary provides useful terms associated with Series 200/300 equipment and DMX512 systems.

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE160 02.3004.0300.54Glossary of TermsActive An intensity value greater than zero (1-100%).Address A numerical "name" gi

GLOSSARY02.3004.0300.54 161BDMX512 CableIndustry standard cable consists of two twisted pair and a shield, and 5-pin XLR style connectors. The pin out

SYSTEM OPERATION : THEORY OF OPERATION02.3004.0300.54 91Channel Based ConsolesOlder DMX512 consoles were never specifically designed to control autom

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE162 02.3004.0300.54Lamp Light source consisting of filament or electrodes, base, and envelope or "bulb".Lamp Cable Var

GLOSSARY02.3004.0300.54 163BSocapex CableIndustry standard multicore cable is used to distribute lamp power to luminaires. It is often created using 1

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE164 02.3004.0300.548-Bit DMX The universally accepted lighting control protocol in the entertainment industry. A console uses

INDEX02.3004.0300.54 165IndexAAC line disconnect200Adescription 26installation 8130Adescription 27installation 81AC service3-phase power source 18curr

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE166 02.3004.0300.54EError historySmart Repeater 117Error messagesSmart Repeater 117FFloor mountingSeries 300 72, 73HHanging hard

INDEX02.3004.0300.54 167Pipe, trussrequirements 57round 66, 69, 70square 66, 69, 71Powerconfiguring equipment for delta/wye 20current requirements 22d

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE168 02.3004.0300.54sound blanket 78truss hooks 60two-point hang 61vertical hang 63VL5description 40dimmers 35floor stand 72, 73h

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE10 02.3004.0300.54DMX512 Modes and PatchingDMX512 ModesSeries 300 Smart RepeaterThere are 10 software modes available for use in

SYSTEM OPERATION : DMX512 MODES AND PATCHING02.3004.0300.54 111Mode 9 16-Bit with Reset - Supports all of the functions of Mode 7, but adds support f

VL6C+™, AutoPar™, Virtuoso®, Virtuoso® DX, Virtuoso® DX2, and Visionary™ 3D are trademarks of Production Resource Group, LLC, registered in the U.S.

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE12 02.3004.0300.54Series 300 DMX Power PackWhen power is applied to the DMX Power Pack, the unit detects which luminaire is conn

SYSTEM OPERATION : DMX512 MODES AND PATCHING02.3004.0300.54 131Mode Setting Table for the DMX Power PackThe following table illustrates the correct s

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE14 02.3004.0300.54Thumbwheel AddressesAll VARI❋LITE® Series 200 luminaires, Smart Repeater units, and interface boxes have a thr

SYSTEM OPERATION : DMX512 MODES AND PATCHING02.3004.0300.54 151At this point, continue to patch the fixtures and other DMX512 devices until the show

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE16 02.3004.0300.54Luminaire Timing ChannelsTiming channel control has been developed for VARI❋LITE® Series 200/300 luminaires to

SYSTEM OPERATION : DMX512 MODES AND PATCHING02.3004.0300.54 171Note: The Focus timing channel will affect only the VLM moving mirror’s pan transitio

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE18 02.3004.0300.54Equipment Power RequirementsOverviewThe first consideration when hooking up a lighting system is power. Power

SYSTEM OPERATION : EQUIPMENT POWER REQUIREMENTS02.3004.0300.54 191There are five connections for a wye source and four connections for a delta source

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE20 02.3004.0300.54Configuring Equipment For Delta or Wye OperationWARNING: Voltage high enough to injure or kill persons exists

SYSTEM OPERATION : EQUIPMENT POWER REQUIREMENTS02.3004.0300.54 211Phase BalancingRepeater Boxes and SixPack chassis should be phase balanced. Phase b

FOREWORD02.3004.0300.54 iSafety NoticeIt is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in this manual and anyaccompa

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE22 02.3004.0300.54Current RequirementsCurrent calculations are required to ensure that the system has adequate circuit breaker s

SYSTEM OPERATION : EQUIPMENT POWER REQUIREMENTS02.3004.0300.54 231Power MeteringWARNING: Power metering and connection to a house AC service should

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE24 02.3004.0300.54Notes

02.3004.0300.54 252.Equipment DescriptionThis chapter contains detailed information on all the equipment used in a system.• Power and Data Distributi

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE26 02.3004.0300.54Power and Data Distribution EquipmentAC Line Disconnect (200A)CAUTION: Although the maximum operating limit i

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : POWER AND DATA DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT02.3004.0300.54 272Mini AC Line Disconnect (30A)CAUTION: Although the maximum operating

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE28 02.3004.0300.54Bucking TransformerNote: In Europe, the Bucking Transformer is needed only with VL2C luminaires and where the

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : POWER AND DATA DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT02.3004.0300.54 292ACS RackIn a DMX512 controlled system the ACS rack is a power/data di

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE30 02.3004.0300.54Mini-ACS RackThe mini-ACS rack is a small rack mount version of the ACS rack.Unit features:• Provides 17 chann

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : POWER AND DATA DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT02.3004.0300.54 312Repeater Box/Cheater Repeater BoxRepeater Boxes receive data and powe

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEii 02.3004.0300.54WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST INJURY TO PERSONS1. Exterior surfaces of the luminaire will be ho

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE32 02.3004.0300.54Smart Repeater UnitsThe Smart Repeater processing units combine electrical power and data signals from differe

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : POWER AND DATA DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT02.3004.0300.54 332Figure 2-7: Smart Repeater / Smart Repeater PlusSMRTVWSCircuit break

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE34 02.3004.0300.54DMX200 InterfaceThe DMX200 interface unit provides control of Series 200 luminaires from a DMX512 console. • C

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : POWER AND DATA DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT02.3004.0300.54 352DimmersIf there are VL5 luminaires in your system, you will also need

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE36 02.3004.0300.54Modular Rack Components24-Channel Modular RackThe 24-Channel Modular Rack is a configurable power distribution

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : MODULAR RACK COMPONENTS02.3004.0300.54 372SixPack ChassisThe SixPack chassis is a removable unit which holds up to six C3 (di

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE38 02.3004.0300.54APS6 ModuleThe APS6 power supply module is an electronic ballast for high intensity discharge arc lamps. It is

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : LUMINAIRES02.3004.0300.54 392LuminairesVL2C Spot LuminaireThe VL2C spot luminaire features the following: • Metal halide arc

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE40 02.3004.0300.54VL5 Series Wash LuminairesAll VL5, VL5B, and VL5Arc wash luminaires have the following standard features:• DIC

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : LUMINAIRES02.3004.0300.54 412VL6 Series Spot LuminairesAll VL6, VL6B, and VL6C/VL6C+ spot luminaires have the following stand

TABLE OF CONTENTS02.3004.0300.54 iiiTable of ContentsIntroductionAbout This Manual ...

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE42 02.3004.0300.54VL6 Color/Gobo Wheel ControlVL6 spot luminaire color/gobo wheels have 12 positions and are normally loaded wit

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : LUMINAIRES02.3004.0300.54 432VL6B Color/Gobo Wheel ControlVL6B spot luminaire fixed color and gobo wheels have 12 positions,

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE44 02.3004.0300.54VL6C/VL6C+ Color/Gobo Wheel ControlThe luminaire’s fixed color and gobo wheels have twelve (12) positions, whi

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : LUMINAIRES02.3004.0300.54 452VL7 Series Spot LuminairesVL7/VL7U LuminaireAll VL7 luminaires have the following standard featu

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE46 02.3004.0300.54VL7/VL7U/VL7B/VL7UB Color/Gobo Wheel ControlVL7 luminaire fixed color and gobo wheels have 12 positions, while

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : CABLES02.3004.0300.54 472CablesNote: Refer to "Cable/Connector Terminology" on page 3 for appropriate metric equiv

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE48 02.3004.0300.54Modular Rack to Mini-ACS Rack Input CableThis input cable is used to supply power to a mini-ACS rack when used

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : CABLES02.3004.0300.54 492Series 200 Lamp CableSeries 200 lamp cables are shielded cables with a 9-pin Amp CPC connector at bo

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE50 02.3004.0300.54Series 200 Super Lamp Run CableDue to data signal degradation, standard Series 200 lamp cables should not be c

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : CABLES02.3004.0300.54 512Series 300 Lamp CableSeries 300 lamp cables have a 16-pin Amp CPC connector at both ends and come in

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEiv 02.3004.0300.54Chapter 2. Equipment DescriptionPower and Data Distribution EquipmentAC Line Disconnect (200A) ...

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE52 02.3004.0300.54Data CablesSmart Repeater and DMX200 units are equipped with 5-pin XLR connectors for DATA IN and DATA THRU (o

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION : CABLES02.3004.0300.54 532Recommended Cable Types/ManufacturersThese are only a few of the suitable cable types. Any quality E

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE54 02.3004.0300.54Male Termination ConnectorA male XLR termination connector is required at the last luminaire (or "far end

02.3004.0300.54 553.SystemThis chapter contains information on set-up and checkout of the system.• Equipment Handling• Hanging• Accessories• Syste

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE56 02.3004.0300.54Equipment HandlingLampsServicing• When handling a lamp, hold it by the ceramic base while wearing cotton glove

SYSTEM : HANGING02.3004.0300.54 573HangingHanging PreparationObserve the following guidelines when installing truss equipment.Luminaire Orientation a

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE58 02.3004.0300.54Spacing RequirementsTo avoid collisions during pan and tilt movement, luminaires must be installed at a minimu

SYSTEM : HANGING02.3004.0300.54 593Safety CablesA safety cable is provided with every luminaire and repeater. There are two different safety cables a

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE60 02.3004.0300.54Series 200 Hanging HardwareAll Series 200 luminaires and repeaters are provided with truss hooks and a safety

SYSTEM : HANGING02.3004.0300.54 613Series 200 Hanging MethodsSeries 200 Two-Point Hang (Standard)A two-point hang is the standard hanging method for

TABLE OF CONTENTS02.3004.0300.54 vChapter 3. SystemEquipment HandlingLamps...

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE62 02.3004.0300.54Adjustable Coupling PlateThe most widely used device for extra support is the adjustable coupling plate. The a

SYSTEM : HANGING02.3004.0300.54 633Series 200 Vertical HangIn some cases it is necessary to hang the luminaires vertically. In such a case, the lumin

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE64 02.3004.0300.54Hang Using 90 Degree HooksHANG_90

SYSTEM : HANGING02.3004.0300.54 653Series 300 Hanging Hardware: VL5 / VL6 / VLMAll VL5, VL6, and VLM luminaires are provided with a truss hook and a

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE66 02.3004.0300.54Hanging Methods: VL5 / VL6 / VLMStandard HangIn standard hanging applications, the VL5, VL6, and VLM luminaire

SYSTEM : HANGING02.3004.0300.54 673Figure 3-3: Standard Series 300 Hanging Configuration and Clearances (VL6C+ Example)A Safety Cable MUST be used f

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE68 02.3004.0300.54Three-Point HangA Series 300 third-point truss hook can be used to stabilize the luminaire in a three-point ha

SYSTEM : HANGING02.3004.0300.54 693Series 300 Hanging Hardware: VL7The VL7 luminaire requires a different type of truss attachment hardware than the

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE70 02.3004.0300.54VL7 Vertical Hang AssembliesA special vertical hang can be achieved by using a vertical hang assembly. This as

SYSTEM : HANGING02.3004.0300.54 713Square Pipe Vertical HangThe Square Pipe Vertical Hang Assembly (21.9650.4114) utilizes an adjustable square pipe

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEvi 02.3004.0300.54Chapter 4. Testing and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingOverview...

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE72 02.3004.0300.54Series 300 Floor MountingA Series 300 luminaire may be mounted in an upright floor position using a Series 300

SYSTEM : HANGING02.3004.0300.54 733Step 4. Place luminaire in desired floor position observing proper clearances.Step 5. Connect input pigtail cable

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE74 02.3004.0300.54AccessoriesSound BafflesSome hang locations require a reduced noise environment. Fan noise in the VL7 luminair

SYSTEM : ACCESSORIES02.3004.0300.54 753To install the optional sound baffle kit: Step 1. Disconnect power to luminaire.Step 2. Disconnect two latches

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE76 02.3004.0300.54VL2C Luminaire Sound Baffle and Sound BlanketThe original VL2C sound baffle was modified from a rectangle to a

SYSTEM : ACCESSORIES02.3004.0300.54 773VL2C Sound BlanketFigure 3-14: VL2C Sound Blanket InstallationTo install VL2C sound blanket:Step 1. At sound

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE78 02.3004.0300.54Note: It may be necessary to add a piece of gaffer’s tape at the joint between the two halves to stop the yok

SYSTEM : SYSTEM HOOK-UP02.3004.0300.54 793System Hook-UpOverviewThis section contains a quick guide to safe and proper system installation. Each seri

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE80 02.3004.0300.54Series 200 LuminairesRefer also to "DMX512 System Example" on page 7.Connecting to SystemSeries 200

SYSTEM : SYSTEM HOOK-UP02.3004.0300.54 813Step 4. Attach line disconnects to pig tail cable.a. Verify circuit breaker is in "off" position

INTRODUCTION02.3004.0300.54 1IntroductionAbout This ManualThis manual contains instructions for installing and operating VARI❋LITE® Series 200™ and Se

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE82 02.3004.0300.54Step 10. Hang luminaires.a. Determine hanging orientation of luminaires (refer to "Luminaire Orientation

SYSTEM : SYSTEM HOOK-UP02.3004.0300.54 833Step 12. Connect Series 200 trunk cables.a. Connect plug end of Series 200 trunk cables to ACS or mini-ACS

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE84 02.3004.0300.54Series 300 LuminairesRefer also to "DMX512 System Example" on page 7.Connecting to SystemSeries 300

SYSTEM : SYSTEM HOOK-UP02.3004.0300.54 853Step 3. Configure APS6 modules. (There are two types of APS6 modules.)a. For older APS6 modules, a blue pro

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE86 02.3004.0300.54b. For newer APS6 modules, a four position rotating switch on the face plate sets the output to 400, 625, or 7

SYSTEM : SYSTEM HOOK-UP02.3004.0300.54 873Step 5. Configure Modular Rack.Configure APS6 and/or C3 modules in SixPack chassis with regard to port assi

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE88 02.3004.0300.54Note: It is recommended that all luminaire input connectors be orientated facing stage left, or at least in t

SYSTEM : SYSTEM HOOK-UP02.3004.0300.54 893c. Connect DMX512 cable from console or splitter. Remember to terminate the last device in any DMX512 line.

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE90 02.3004.0300.54System CheckoutSeries 200 CheckoutOnce the system has been hung, cabled and connected to the console via the c

SYSTEM : SYSTEM CHECKOUT02.3004.0300.54 913Series 300 CheckoutOnce the system has been hung, cabled and connected to the console via the control snak