Prg DMX Reference Guide 5.4 Bedienungsanleitung

SOFTWARE VERSION 5.4WWW.PRG.COMCONTROLLING VARI❋LITE EQUIPMENT USING A DMX512 CONSOLEREFERENCE GUIDE

2 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEEquipment CoveredSeries 200 EquipmentSeries 200 luminaires require a DMX200 Interface in order to accept DMX512 protocol. Seri

92 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE009 Rotating Gobos9 Wheel position is open (no gobo)8 Gobo position 67Cycle from wheel position 0 to position 3 CW, from posi

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 93010 Index9Cycle from index 0 to index 30 CW, from index 30 to index 0 CCW repeatedly. Pause briefly on index 0 and 30 (85%)8C

94 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDETable 4-7: VL7/VL7U Mechanical Tests Test Number Test Parameter Error Codes/Comments000 All Stop001 Pan 9 End Stop (Closed),

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 95007 Color Plate 28 Type 67C, 25% speed7 Type 67C, 50% speed6 Type 67C, 75% speed5Plate cycles full travel at 100% speed along

96 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE009 Rotating Gobo9Cycle from index 0 to index 1 CW, and from index 1 to index 0 CCW repeatedly. Pause briefly on index 0 and

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 97021 Sensors9 Monitor Lens 3 Sensor8 Monitor Lens 2 Sensor7 Monitor Lens 1 Sensor6 Monitor Strobe Sensor5 Monitor Fixed Gobo S

98 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE005 Intensity Test006 Plate 1 Test007 Plate 2 Test008 Fixed Gobo Test009 Rotating Test010 Strobe TestTable 4-9: VL7B/VL7UB Sp

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 99005 Intensity Test9 End Stop (66%) (CLSD)8 End Stop (66%) (OPEN)7 Speed 1 (25%)6 Speed 2 (35%)5 Speed 3 (45%)4 Speed 4 (55)3

100 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE009 Rotating Gobos9Cycle from wheel position 0 to position 1 CW, from position 1 to position 0 CCW repeatedly. Pause briefly

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 101013 All AsyncAll tests above will run asynchro-nously. All motors will reach respective EOT stop (if applicable) and begin m

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 3Cable/Connector TerminologyThis manual uses American wire gauge (AWG) measurements when describing cables and connectors. For

102 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE* Motors 1-8 actuate the framing blades and Motor 9 rotates the framing device.071-079*Shutter System Motor Test (Motors 1-9

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 103Table 4-11: VLM Mirror Mechanical Tests Test Number Test Parameter Error Codes/Comments01 Pan 9 End Stop (Open) 103 No Reset

104 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDETable 4-13: Manual Tests Test Number Test Parameter Test Result21 End-of-Travel Sensors2 Read Tilt Sensor (VLM) Static = Clo

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 105Table 4-15: VLM Default Test Programs Test Number Tests Functions31 Pan and Tilt701 Pan, 25% Speed702 Tilt, 25% Speed37 VL5

106 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEError MessagesAll errors are accumulated and scrolled during each test; tests are not stopped by an error. The number of err

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 107Error HistoryThe error history retains a list of the most recent 200 error codes produced since the list was cleared. When t

108 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDENotes

A.REFERENCE TABLESThis appendix contains the DMX512 information necessary for controlling Series 200/300 equipment.+SERIES 300 DMX MODES+ CHANNEL MAPP

110 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDESeries 300 DMX ModesDMX Mode 1* When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral C3 dimmer module

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 111DMX Mode 2* When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral C3 dimmer module for the VL5 and VL5

4 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDECustomer ServiceFor technical assistance, contact the PRG International Service Center or contact your nearest PRG office. Con

112 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEDMX Mode 3* When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral C3 dimmer module for the VL5 and VL5

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 113DMX Mode 4* When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral C3 dimmer module for the VL5 and VL5

114 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEDMX Mode 5* When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral C3 dimmer module for the VL5 and VL5

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 115DMX Mode 6* When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral C3 dimmer module for the VL5 and VL5

116 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEDMX Mode 7* When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral C3 dimmer module for the VL5 and VL5

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 117DMX Mode 8* When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral C3 dimmer module for the VL5 and VL5

118 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEDMX Mode 9Port NumberDMX Chan.VL5 / VL5B VL5Arc VL6VL6B / VL6C / VL6C+VL7 / VL7U VL7B / VL7UB VLM11External Dimmer*Intensity

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 119* When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral C3 dimmer module for the VL5 and VL5B luminair

120 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEDMX Mode 10Port NumberDMX Chan.VL5 / VL5B VL5Arc VL6VL6B / VL6C / VL6C+VL7 / VL7UVL7B / VL7UBVLM11External Dimmer*Intensity

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 121* When a DMX Power Pack is used, the first port channel controls the integral C3 dimmer module for the VL5 and VL5B luminair

1.SYSTEM OPERATIONThis chapter contains operation information and instructions.+THEORY OF OPERATION+ DMX512 MODES AND PATCHING+ EQUIPMENT POWER REQUIR

122 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEChannel MappingSeries 200 DMX ChannelsTable A-1: VL2C Channel MapChannel VL2C Parameter1Intensity2Pan Hi3Pan Lo4 Tilt Hi5Til

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 123Parameter MappingVL2C ParametersTable A-3: VL2C DMX Values for Color Wheels 1 & 2Pos. Color Wheel 1 Color Wheel 2 DMX Va

124 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEVL6/VL7 ParametersWheelStep/PositionDMX Value % Value00 0-2 095 3-5 194 6-7 293 8-10 392 1/2 11-12 491 13-15 590 16-17 689

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 12537 151-152 5936 7-1/2 153-155 6035 156-158 6134 159-160 6233 161-163 6332 8 164-165 6431 166-168 6530 169-170 6629 171-173 6

126 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEThe channel assigned to the rotating wheel selects the required gobo as follows:The channel assigned to the rotation/index c

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 127Table A-5: VL6 StrobeValue Action0 - 2 Open3 - 5 Closed6 - 7 Slow Random8-10 Medium RandomTable A-6: VL6B StrobeValue Acti

128 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDETiming ChannelsChannel FunctionsTiming channel control improves the timed moves of certain groups of parameters. We provide

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 129Timing Channel MappingTiming channels can be set in either % or 0-255 (DMX) modes, with the following values assigned:Table

130 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE31 79 2180 2181 2232 82 2283 2333 84 2385 2386 2434 87 2488 2535 89 2590 2591 2636 92 2693 2737 94 2795 2796 2838 97 2898 29

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 13163 161 53162 5464 163 54164 54165 5565 166 55167 5666 168 56169 56170 5767 171 57172 5868 173 58174 58175 5969 176 59177 591

6 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDETHEORY OF OPERATIONSystem OverviewRefer to Figure 1-1 on next page.Series 200 ComponentsVARI❋LITE Series 200 luminaires can be

132 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE243 270244 28096 245 280246 29097 247 290248 290249 30098 250 300251 31099 252 310253 310254 310100 255 Follows Cue DataTabl

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 133Color ReferenceVL2C and VL4 ColorTable A-10: VL2C & VL4 Color ReferenceColor Name VL No. Similar ToVL2C(Wh 1/Wh 2)VL4(DM

134 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDELight Amber 208 0/8 255 67 225Lee Orange 212 Lee 105 2/9 255 98 255Chrome Orange 214 Lux 15, Lee 179 15/8 255 104 198Bright

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 135Full CTB 307 Lee 201 15/0 146 177 255City Blue 310GAM 847, Poly-color 70N/A 141 204 255N.C. Blue 313GAM 840, GAM 980N/A 138

136 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEPeriwinkle 463GAM 960, GAM 9700/3 158 255 148Dusty Lavender 466 15/2 181 255 199No Color Lilac 468 Lux 52 1/2 216 255 165Spe

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 137VL5 ColorNote: DMX Values - First row are 0-100% values, second row are 0-255 values. Shaded boxes mean the matches are clo

138 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEPrimary Red 168 Lee 10640/100/100102-104/255/2550/100/1000/255/2550/100/540/255/138-140Dark Orange 173 Lux 260/56/1000/143-1

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 139Light Green 261100/60/0255/153-155/0100/60/0255/153-155/00/65/1000/166-168/255Moss Green 263100/52/0255/133-135/0100/51/0255

140 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEBright Blue 330 Lee 14178/0/0199-201/0/0100/0/0255/0/050/0/65128-130/0/166-168Medium Blue 342 Lee 13265/0/0166-168/0/065/0/0

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 141* The first value adjusts blue, the second adjusts amber and the third adjusts magenta.Pale Lilac 46155/0/30141-142/0/77-794

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 7Figure 1-1: DMX512 System Example(LAMP POWER)OUTPUTS200 REPEATER 200A DISCONNECTMOD RACKINPUTOUTPUTINPUTVL2OUTPUTINPUTACS RAC

142 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEVL6 Color* Matched to an ellipsoidal reflector spotlight with a 3200°K incandescent source.Standard Set Similar To...*0020 M

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 143VL7 ColorColor Name Number Similar To VL7 Spot DMXPink Tint 101 Lux 5594/53/51/27240/135/131/70Bastard Amber 103 Lux 0285/67

144 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDELight Red 177 GAM 235100/98/44/100255/251/112/255Dark Orange 181Orange 183Lux 19Lee 164100/100/100/100255/255/255/255Medium

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 145Kelly Green 268 Lux 9447/80/0/47121/203/0/121Dark Green 270 Lee 12436/90/0/093/229/0/0Fluorescent Green 27337/85/9/8394/218/

146 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEIcy Blue 350 Lux 6812/48/13/10030/123/32/255Just Blue 355 Lee 79Primary Blue 359Lux 83GAM 85015/84/47/8538/215/120/217Dark S

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 147Note: DMX Values - First row are 0–100% values, second row are 0–255 values. VL7 referencing is for Plate 1 Color/Plate 1 S

148 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDENotes

B.GLOSSARYThis glossary provides useful terms associated with Series 200/300 equipment and DMX512 systems.

150 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEGlossary of TermsActiveAn intensity value greater than zero (1-100%).AddressA numerical "name" given to a device o

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 151DMX/DMX512The universally accepted lighting control protocol in the entertainment industry. A console uses this protocol to

8 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEAC ServiceNote: Refer to "Cable/Connector Terminology" on page 3 for appropriate metric equivalents for cables.Powe

152 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEHubbell ConnectorA five-pin, three-phase connector found on 8/5 wire, used to provide power to SixPack Chassis, when used wi

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 153SixPack ChassisCase used for lamp power distribution. Each chassis can contain up to six modules - APS6 and/or C3 in any com

154 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDETimeControl of the duration of the change of the variable parameters of VARI❋LITE automated luminaires and other devices in

A.INDEX

156 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEIndexAAC line disconnect200Adescription 24installation 7330Adescription 25installation 73AC service3-phase power source 17cu

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 157VL7 64, 66Hanging installationluminaire hang procedure 74, 79luminaire orientation and placement 53luminaire spacing 54refer

158 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDElamp cable 47smart lamp plus cable 47Smart Repeater DMX modes 9, 10system diagram 7SixPack chassisconfiguring delta/wye 19de

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 9DMX512 MODES AND PATCHINGDMX512 ModesSeries 300 Smart RepeaterThere are 10 software modes available for use in the Smart Repea

10 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEMode 9 + 16-Bit with Reset - Supports all of the functions of Mode 7, but adds support for the VL7B luminaire. To set Mode 9

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 11Series 300 DMX Power PackWhen power is applied to the DMX Power Pack, the unit detects which luminaire is connected. A four-p

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12 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEMode Setting Table for the DMX Power PackThe following table illustrates the correct switch settings for Modes 1-10:ModeNumbe

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 13Thumbwheel AddressesAll VARI❋LITE Series 200 luminaires, Smart Repeater units, and interface boxes have a three-digit thumbwh

14 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEPatching Channel-Based ConsolesChannel-based consoles force an operator to patch fixture parameters one channel at a time. As

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 15Luminaire Timing ChannelsTiming channel control has been developed for VARI❋LITE Series 200/300 luminaires to improve the tim

16 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEMini-SteppingMini-stepping has been added for the VL6 gobo and color wheels when an extended mode (Mode 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10) is

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 17EQUIPMENT POWER REQUIREMENTSOverviewThe first consideration when hooking up a lighting system is power. Power is provided by

18 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEThere are five connections for a wye source and four connections for a delta source. Cables are often color coded to represen

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 19Configuring Equipment For Delta or Wye OperationWARNING: Voltage high enough to injure or kill persons exists in the Series

20 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEPhase BalancingRepeater Boxes and SixPack chassis should be phase balanced. Phase balancing for a Repeater Box occurs when al

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 21Current RequirementsCurrent calculations are required to ensure that the system has adequate circuit breaker safety control.

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE IFOREWORDSafety NoticeIt is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in this manual and any

22 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEPower MeteringWARNING: Power metering and connection to a house AC service should only be performed by qualified personnel.

2.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTIONThis chapter contains detailed information on all the equipment used in a system.+POWER AND DATA DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT+ MODULA

24 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEPOWER AND DATA DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENTAC Line Disconnect (200A)CAUTION: Although the maximum operating limit is 200A, we reco

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 25Mini AC Line Disconnect (30A)CAUTION: Although the maximum operating limit is 30A, we recommend that continuous operating cu

26 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEBucking TransformerNote: In Europe, the Bucking Transformer is needed only with VL2C luminaires and where the primary voltag

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 27ACS RackIn a DMX512 controlled system the ACS rack is a power/data distribution unit for Series 200 luminaires only. The ACS

28 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEMini-ACS RackThe mini-ACS rack is a small rack mount version of the ACS rack.Unit features: + Provides 17 channels of power

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 29Repeater Box/Cheater Repeater BoxRepeater Boxes receive data and power from the ACS rack and pass it along to luminaires. The

30 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDESmart Repeater UnitsThe Smart Repeater processing units combine electrical power and data signals from different sources and

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 31Figure 2-7: Smart Repeater / Smart Repeater PlusSMRTVWSCircuit breaker protectionfor each output connector.Output connector

II DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDENotes de sécuritéAvant de procéder à l’installation des produits décrits dans ce guide et de les mettre en marche, il est ext

32 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEDMX200 InterfaceThe DMX200 interface unit provides control of Series 200 luminaires from a DMX512 console. + Converts DMX51

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 33MODULAR RACK COMPONENTS24-Channel Modular RackThe 24-Channel Modular Rack is a configurable power distribution system contain

34 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDESixPack ChassisThe SixPack chassis is a removable unit which holds up to six C3 (dimmer) or APS6 (ballast) modules. The modul

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 35SPC-36 SixPack ControllerThe SPC-36 controller is a 36-channel analog dimmer interface that will interface to APS6 and C3 mod

36 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDELUMINAIRESVL2C Spot LuminaireThe VL2C spot luminaire features the following: + Metal halide arc lamp (400 watt for VL2B; 60

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 37VL5 Series Wash LuminairesAll VL5, VL5B, and VL5Arc wash luminaires have the following standard features: + DICRO❋TUNE color

38 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEVL6 Series Spot LuminairesAll VL6, VL6B, and VL6C/VL6C+ spot luminaires have the following standard features: + Lamp power p

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 39VL6 Color/Gobo Wheel ControlVL6 spot luminaire color/gobo wheels have 12 positions and are normally loaded with 11 color filt

40 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEVL6B Color/Gobo Wheel ControlVL6B spot luminaire fixed color and gobo wheels have 12 positions, while the rotating gobo wheel

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 41VL6C/VL6C+ Color/Gobo Wheel ControlThe luminaire’s fixed color and gobo wheels have twelve (12) positions, while the rotating

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE IIITABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionAbout This Manual...

42 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEVL7 Series Spot LuminairesVL7/VL7U LuminaireAll VL7 luminaires have the following standard features: + A 700 watt arc lamp.

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 43VL7/VL7U/VL7B/VL7UB Color/Gobo Wheel ControlVL7 luminaire fixed color and gobo wheels have 12 positions, while the rotating g

44 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDECABLESNote: Refer to "Cable/Connector Terminology" on page 3 for appropriate metric equivalents.Pig TailsThe pig t

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 45Series 200 Trunk CableSeries 200 trunk cables distribute power and data to Repeater Boxes for Series 200 luminaires. This cab

46 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDESeries 200 Data Link CableThis cable contains only data conductors and is used only to interconnect slave ACS racks or mini-A

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 47Series 300 Lamp CableSeries 300 lamp cables have a 16-pin Amp CPC connector at both ends and come in two types: shielded and

48 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEData CablesSmart Repeater and DMX200 units are equipped with 5-pin XLR connectors for DATA IN and DATA THRU (out) application

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 49Recommended Cable Types/ManufacturersThese are only a few of the suitable cable types. Any quality EIA485, twisted pair, 120

50 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEMale Termination ConnectorA male XLR termination connector is required at the last luminaire (or "far end of the line&qu

3.SYSTEMThis chapter contains information on set-up and checkout of the system.+EQUIPMENT HANDLING+ HANGING+ ACCESSORIES+ SYSTEM HOOK-UP+ SYSTEM CHECK

IV DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDESPC-36 SixPack Controller ...

52 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEEQUIPMENT HANDLINGLampsServicing + When handling a lamp, hold it by the ceramic base while wearing cotton gloves or finger c

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 53HANGINGHanging PreparationObserve the following guidelines when installing truss equipment.Luminaire Orientation and Placemen

54 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDESpacing RequirementsTo avoid collisions during pan and tilt movement, luminaires must be installed at a minimum distance from

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 55Safety CablesA safety cable is provided with every luminaire and repeater. There are two different safety cables available: t

56 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDESeries 200 Hanging HardwareAll Series 200 luminaires and repeaters are provided with truss hooks and a safety cable.CAUTION:

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 57Series 200 Hanging MethodsSeries 200 Two-Point Hang (Standard)A two-point hang is the standard hanging method for Series 200

58 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEAdjustable Coupling PlateThe most widely used device for extra support is the adjustable coupling plate. The adjustable coupl

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 59Series 200 Alternate Hanging MethodsMultiple variations of the truss hook (refer to "Single Truss Hook Variations"

60 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDESeries 300 Hanging Hardware: VL5 / VL6 / VLMAll VL5, VL6, and VLM luminaires are provided with a truss hook and a safety cabl

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 61Hanging Methods: VL5 / VL6 / VLMStandard HangIn standard hanging applications, the VL5, VL6, and VLM luminaires utilizes a Se

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE VSystem Hook-UpOverview...

62 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEFigure 3-12: Standard Series 300 Hanging Configuration and Clearances (VL6C+ Example)A Safety Cable MUST be used for all han

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 63Three-Point HangA Series 300 third-point truss hook can be used to stabilize the luminaire in a three-point hanging configura

64 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDESeries 300 Hanging Hardware: VL7The VL7 luminaire requires a different type of truss attachment hardware than the other Serie

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 65Round Pipe Vertical HangThe Round Pipe Vertical Hang Assembly (21.9650.4115) utilizes a 2" round pipe truss clamp, an ad

66 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDESquare Pipe Vertical HangThe Square Pipe Vertical Hang Assembly (21.9650.4114) utilizes an adjustable square pipe truss clamp

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 67Series 300 Floor MountingA Series 300 luminaire may be mounted in an upright floor position using a Series 300 floor stand. T

68 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEACCESSORIESSound BafflesSome hang locations require a reduced noise environment. Fan noise in the VL7 luminaire and Series 20

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 69To install the optional sound baffle kit: Step 1. Disconnect power to luminaire.Step 2. Disconnect two latches and remove bot

70 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEVL2C Sound BaffleFigure 3-22: VL2C Sound BafflesTo install VL2C sound baffle:Step 1. Route safety cable around center flange

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 71To install VL2C sound blanket:Step 1. At sound blanket, unlatch buckles from straps and buckles from side of baffle shell.Ste

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72 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDESYSTEM HOOK-UPOverviewThis section contains a quick guide to safe and proper system installation. Each series of luminaires h

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 73Series 200 LuminairesRefer also to "DMX512 System Example" on page 7.Connecting to SystemSeries 200 luminaires will

74 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEStep 6. Run additional AC feeder cables to rack location(s).Connect additional lengths of 2/0 or 8/5 feeder cable to extend p

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 75Luminaire addresses are usually decided upon prior to the set-up of equipment. The lighting plot may contain this information

76 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDESeries 300 LuminairesRefer also to "DMX512 System Example" on page 7.Connecting to SystemSeries 300 luminaires requ

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 77Step 3. Configure APS6 modules. (There are two types of APS6 modules.)a. For older APS6 modules, a blue programming jumper is

78 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEb. For newer APS6 modules, a four position rotating switch on the face plate sets the output to 400, 625, or 700 watts (the f

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 79Step 5. Configure Modular Rack.Configure APS6 and/or C3 modules in SixPack chassis with regard to port assignments for each S

80 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEc. Loop safety cable around pipe two or three times leaving as little slack as possible and attach clip to opposite side of p

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 81c. Connect DMX512 cable from console or splitter. Remember to terminate the last device in any DMX512 line.Figure 3-34: Smar

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 1INTRODUCTIONAbout This ManualThis manual contains instructions for installing and operating VARI❋LITE Series 200 and Series 30

82 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDESYSTEM CHECKOUTSeries 200 CheckoutOnce the system has been hung, cabled and connected to the console via the control snake:St

4.TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTINGThis chapter contains troubleshooting instructions.+TROUBLESHOOTING+ TEST SOFTWARE

84 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDETROUBLESHOOTINGOverviewOccasionally there are problems when setting up a lighting system. In this section, you will find many

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 85If the luminaire is hung properly, you may have a "flipped focus." In order to avoid a "flipped focus" (w

86 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDEI’m using timing channels in Extended Mode and my lights are moving in a jerky and erratic manner.Ensure that you are not sen

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 87TEST SOFTWAREOperating Test SoftwareNote: In default mode, only Port 1 is selected for test operations. Only luminaire conne

88 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDETest Software/Test TablesThe following tables contain test software test numbers, parameters, error codes, and comments. Use

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 89Table 4-3: VL6 Spot Luminaire Mechanical Tests Test Number Test Parameter Error Codes/Comments000 Start Test 9 End Stop (Open

90 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE012All Motors(synchronized)013All Motors(unsynchronized)912End Motor(in cal. position)Table 4-4: VL6 Spot Luminaire Default P

DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE 91004 Lens Test7All move to front EOT, Lens 1 cycles full travel (100%)6Lens 1 move to rear EOT, Lens 3 move to from EOT, Lens