Channel Plus 3015 User Manual

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALviii 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0AVERTISSEMENT:DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE UNE EXPOSITION EXC

FOREWORD02.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 ixAviso sobre SeguridadEs muy importante leer TODA la información e instrucciones sobre seguridad que se indic

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALx 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0ADVERTENCIA: INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA LA EXPOSICI

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VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALxii 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0

TABLE OF CONTENTS02.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 xiiiIntroductionAbout This Manual...

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALxiv 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Gobo Wheels 1, 2, and 3...

INTRODUCTION : ABOUT THIS MANUAL02.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 1IntroductionAbout This ManualThis manual provides necessary information regarding saf

VARI❋LITE® - VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL2 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Text ConventionsThe following styles and meanings are used througho

02.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 3CHAPTER 1.DescriptionThis chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components, along with a list of ac

All other brand or product names which may be mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organi

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL4 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0FeaturesVL3015LT Spot Standard FeaturesThe VL3015LT Spot Luminaire has

DESCRIPTION : COMPONENTS102.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 5ComponentsIncluded ItemsThe following illustration shows all items included with the lumina

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL6 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Replacement Items/AccessoriesThe following optional and/or replacement

DESCRIPTION : COMPONENTS102.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 7Luminaire OverviewThe following illustration shows the external luminaire components and co

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL8 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Notes

02.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 9CHAPTER 2.InstallationThis chapter contains instructions for installation of the luminaire. It includes connecting p

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL10 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Special WarningsExceptional Safety Information for the VL3015LT Spot

INSTALLATION : POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS202.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 11Power and Data Cabling RequirementsPowerThe luminaire requires s

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL12 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0For single-phase power at 200-240 volts RMS:For three-phase power at

INSTALLATION : POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS202.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 13Data CablesThe VL3015LT Spot Luminaire is equipped with two, 5-p

FOREWORD02.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 iHow To Obtain Warranty ServiceA copy of the Philips Vari-Lite Limited Warranty was included in the shipping p

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL14 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Recommended Cable Types/ManufacturersThese are only a few of the suit

INSTALLATION : INSTALLATION PROCEDURES202.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 15Installation ProceduresHanging the LuminaireThe VL3015LT Spot Luminaire can

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL16 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0WARNING: Ensure that the bracket locking mechanism is fully seated a

INSTALLATION : INSTALLATION PROCEDURES202.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 17Installing in Truss:Step 1. Using two people, lift luminaire into mounting p

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL18 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Floor Mounting the LuminaireThe luminaire enclosure is sufficient to

INSTALLATION : POWERING UP202.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 19Powering UpPower Up and Configuration ProcedureSince Lamp On is the default state, the l

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL20 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0AddressingProgram Starting AddressThe address setting for DMX console

02.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 21CHAPTER 3.OperationThis chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX control and for updating

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL22 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0VL3015LT Spot DMX ChannelsVL3015LT Spot Channel MappingThese tables a

OPERATION : VL3015LT SPOT DMX CHANNELS302.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 2316 Gobo Wheel 1 0 - 255 0 - 100% 0Controls Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 using the f

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALii 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Compliance NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply w

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL24 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Notes:• Default Values: Denotes recommended console default settings.

OPERATION : VL3015LT SPOT DMX CHANNELS302.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 25change as a snap. A zero value will give the fastest move but without any sm

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL26 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0VL3015LT Spot Control Channel FunctionsControl channel functions allo

OPERATION : VL3015LT SPOT DMX MAPPING302.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 27VL3015LT Spot DMX MappingVL3015LT Spot Color ControlThe luminaire’s color sys

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL28 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Fixed Color Wheel 2Fixed color wheel 2, like fixed color wheel 1, off

OPERATION : VL3015LT SPOT DMX MAPPING302.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 29Fixed Color Wheels DMX MapVL3015LT Spot Beam ControlStrobeTable 3-5: VL3015LT

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL30 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0RangeThe Range channel is used to fine tune the focus range of the fi

OPERATION : VL3015LT SPOT DMX MAPPING302.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 31Table 3-8: VL3015LT Spot Gobo Wheel 1 Standard Configuration ChartPosition Go

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL32 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Index and RotationThe gobo wheels operate in two modes: INDEX Mode an

OPERATION : VL3015LT SPOT DMX MAPPING302.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 3319 Gobo Wheel 2 0 - 255 0 - 100% 0Controls Rotating Gobo Wheel 2 using the fo

FOREWORD02.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 iiiSafety NoticeIt is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in this man

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL34 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0VL3015LT Spot Luminaire TimingVL3015LT Spot Timing Channel Informatio

OPERATION : VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE TIMING302.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 35A timing value of zero is full speed. A time value of 100% (or DMX 255)

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL36 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0820421 4.222 4.49234.624 4.810 25 526 5.227 5.411 28 5.629 5.830 612

OPERATION : VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE TIMING302.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 3762 1463 1525 64 1565 1626 66 1667 1668 1727 69 1770 1828 71 1872 1873 19

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL38 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0104 3141 105 31106 3242 107 32108 32109 3343 110 33111 3444 112 34113

OPERATION : VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE TIMING302.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 39146 47147 4858 148 48149 4959 150 49151 49152 5060 153 50154 50155 5161

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OPERATION : VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE TIMING302.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 4190 230 220231 23091 232 230233 230234 24092 235 240236 25093 237 250238

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL42 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Updating SoftwareUSB Download and ProgrammingTo download files with a

OPERATION : UPDATING SOFTWARE302.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 43Figure 3-4: VL Download Program WindowTransferring Software From Luminaire to Lumina

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALiv 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0WARNING:INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE EXPOS

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL44 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0A DMX termination connector is used in this process. Refer to page 14

02.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 45CHAPTER 4.Menu SystemThis chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using the Menu Display feature.•

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL46 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Menu OperationWhat Is the Menu System?The menu system is a programmab

MENU SYSTEM : MENU OPERATION402.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 47To enter the menu system, first press [Menu]. The functions displayed will be 1st leve

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL48 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Menu FunctionsVL3015LT Spot Menu System OverviewThe following is a gr

MENU SYSTEM : MENU FUNCTIONS402.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 49VL3015LT Spot Menu System Function ChartThe following is a detailed look at the intern

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL50 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0DMXDMX DataDATA Channel XXX DMX Channel (1 through 36)XXXX Current DM

MENU SYSTEM : MENU FUNCTIONS402.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 51* For 16-bit parameters, the data displayed will be scaled to a range of 0-4095.Test A

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL52 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Menu Function DefinitionsFor easy reference, each possible menu item

MENU SYSTEM : MENU FUNCTIONS402.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 53Lamp Lamp Accesses lamp power-up options, reset and information (Config) or presets th

FOREWORD02.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 vSicherheitshinweiseEs ist äußerst wichtig, ALLE Sicherheitsinformationen und -hinweise in diesem Handbuch und

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL54 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Self-TestsRunning Parameter TestsThe luminaire is capable of running

MENU SYSTEM : SELF-TESTS402.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 55Movement DisableThe Movement option allows pan and tilt to be disabled so that the luminai

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL56 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Notes

02.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 57APPENDIX A.Luminaire Care and Routine MaintenanceThis appendix provides instructions for troubleshooting and routine

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL58 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Equipment HandlingBelow are some basic tips and information on handli

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEA02.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 59compounds is greater around the top electrode than the bottom electrode. In addition

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL60 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0TroubleshootingError MessagesIf a problem occurs during luminaire cal

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEA02.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 61Troubleshooting GuideIf a problem is suspected, first try recalibrating the luminair

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL62 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Routine MaintenanceLamp ReplacementWARNING: Ensure that power is rem

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEA02.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 63Align LampThe design of the VL3015LT Spot Luminaire optical system allows for a flat

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALvi 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0WARNUNG:HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ÜBERHÖHTE UV-STRAHLUNG1. Viele VARI

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL64 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Gobo Replacement - Gobo WheelsTools:#2 Phillips screwdriverWARNING:

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEA02.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 65Figure A-3: Replacing GobosFront of luminaireRotating Gobo WheelGobo AssemblyCarrie

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL66 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Fixed Color Filter ReplacementTools:#2 Phillips screwdriverWARNING:

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEA02.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 67Fixed Color Filter Replacement (continued)Step 6. Orienting coated side of filter to

VARI❋LITE VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL68 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0Cleaning Optics, Filters and GobosWARNING: Remove power from luminai

02.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 69APPENDIX B.Technical SpecificationsVL3015LT Spot LuminairePROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONSColor SystemSix color control wheels

VARI❋LITE - VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL70 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0OPTICALSourceTriple wattage, double-ended lamp. The lamp is capable

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSB02.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 71DimensionsHangs on 31.0 inch (79 cm) centers. Luminaire can be mounted and operated in any

VARI❋LITE - VL3015LT SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL72 13 December 2012 02.9698.0002 0PHOTOMETRIC1500W Short Arc LampNOTES:A. All data taken with a seaso

FOREWORD02.9698.0002 0 13 December 2012 viiNotes de sécuritéAvant de procéder à l’installation des produits décrits dans ce guide et de les mettre en

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