Elation Stage Color LED User manual

Rev. 06/21/07

Stage Color LED

Elation Professional™

4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles, Ca 90058 www.elationlighting.com

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TABLE OF CONTENS

CONTENTS

a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 3 b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…………..… 3 d. Warranty 4

3. Features…………………………………………………………………………………… 7

5. Mounting and Installation………………………………………………………….……. 9 b. Securing………………………………………………………………………….. 11

6. Operation….………………………………………………………………..…………….. 12 a. Sound Active Mode……………………………………………………………… 12 b. Auto Program Mode…………………………………………………………… 12 c. Manual/Static Color Mode……………………………………………………… 12 d. DMX 14

Stage Color LED c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion………………………………………………………. 17 d. Understanding DMX Addressing.……………………………………………… 17

8. DMX Channel Traits…….…………………………………………………..…………… 19 a. DMX Dipswitch Chart…………………………………………………………… 21

9. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………………………… 22

10. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………... 23



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1. GENERAL INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable LED fixtures on the market today! The STAGE COLOR LED,™ has been designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed. Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These instructions contain important information regarding safety during use and maintenance.

UNPA C K I N G : Thank you for purchasing the STAGE COLOR LED™ by Elation

Professional®. Every STAGE COLOR LED™ has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your fixture for damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the fixture have arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our customer support team for further instructions. Inside the box you should find: the fixture, a

DMX XLR cable, a safety cable, and this manual. Please do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting customer support at the number listed below.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Elation Professional

®

provides a customer support line, to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.elationlighting.com for any comments or suggestions. For service related issue please contact Elation Professional

®

.

Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Voice: (323) 582-3322

Fax: (323)

E-mail: [email protected]

Forum: www.ElationLighting.com/forum

Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs



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Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The STAGE COLOR LED™ carries a two year (730 days) limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A.

number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping container. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Items returned without a R.A. number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be refused and returned at customer’s expense. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting customer support at (323) 582-3322.



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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To guarantee proper and consistent operation, it is important to follow the guidelines in this manual. Elation Professional will not accept responsibility for damages resulting from the misuse of this fixture due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual.

1. Always be sure that the fan and the air inlets remain clean and are never blocked. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this fixture and other devices or a wall to allow for proper cooling.

2. Never touch the fixture during normal operation.

3. For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter two of this manual. Operating the Stage Color LED™ without suited safety aids such as safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.

4. Installation should only be performed by qualified and certified personal.

5. When mounting this fixture, use only the original rigging points included with this fixture. Any structural modification will void the original manufactures warranty and may increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.

6. To reduce the risk of fire or shock, do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture.

7. Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord has become damaged or frayed.

8. Never open this fixture while in use.

9. This device falls under protection-class I. Therefore it is essential that the device be grounded properly.

10. All electrical connections must performed by qualified personal.

11. Be sure the available voltage matches the voltage requirements of the unit. Be sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged. If the power cord is damaged, replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating.

12. Always disconnect from main power before performing any type of service or



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13. Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion of the cord.

14. Please be aware that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty.

Important Notice: Damages resulting from the disregard of safety and general user instructions found in this user manual are not subject to any warranty claims.

Never touch the device during operation!

The housing may heat up

Never look directly into the light source, as sensitive persons may suffer an epileptic shock.



3. FEATURES

• Low power consumption

• Minimal heat emission

• Maintenance free operation

• Equipped with 24 one-watt LEDs: (8 red, 8 blue, 8 green)

• 50,000 hours plus, LED life

• Smooth RGB Additive Color Mixing

• Strobe-effect with a maximum flash rate of 18fps

• Master/Slave Mode with up to 16 units

• Sound-Active Mode via built-in microphone

• Auto Color Fade Mode – For use without a controller

• 7 DMX-channel operation

• DMX-512 Compliant

• Brilliant light output

• Manual Control Mode for use without a controller

• Locking Yoke

• 10˚ Beam Angle

• Interchange Lens Options:

- 45˚ Lens Kit

- 24˚ Lens Kit

• Build-In Color Macros via DMX Control

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4. GENERAL GUIDELINES

This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage, in nightclubs, in theatres, and other types of architectural installations. Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to do so.

This fixture was designed for indoor use only; use of this fixture outside will void the manufacture’s warranty.

Consistent operational breaks will ensure that the fixture will function properly for many years to come.

Do not shake the fixture around. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the fixture.

While choosing an installation location, please be sure that the fixture will not be exposed to extreme heat, moisture, or dust. The minimum distance between the fixture and a wall or flat surface should be at least .5 meter (about 1.5ft).

Always install the fixture with an appropriately rated safety cable. When installing the fixture in a suspended environment always be sure to use mounting hardware no less than M10 x

25 mm, also be sure the hardware is only inserted in the yoke’s mounting holes.

Do not attempt to operate this fixture until you have familiarized yourself with all of its functions.

Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating this type of theatrical fixture.

Most damages are the result of improper operation.

Please use the original packaging to transport the fixture in for service.

For your own safety, please read this user manual carefully before installing the device.



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5. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION

Cautions:

For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, or in areas were the fixture might be reached by unauthorized personal.

Before mounting the fixture to any surface, make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the device’s weight.

Fixture installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, such as an appropriate safety cable.

Never stand directly below the device when mounting, removing, or servicing the fixture.

Before taking into operation for the first time, the installation has to be approved by an expert.

When installing the device, make sure there is no highly inflammable material within a distance of min. 0,5m

Mounting

The Stage Color LED™ is fully operational in any mounting positions, hanging upside-down from a ceiling, side mounted, or set on a flat level surface (see illustration below). Be sure this fixture is kept at least 0.5m (1.5’) away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.).

When clamp mounting; always use and install a properly rated safety cable as an added measure to prevent accidental damage or injury in the event of a clamp failure. See illustration on page 11.



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Rigging Points

Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including among others calculating working load limits, a fine knowledge of the installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the fixture. If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt the installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.

Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting main power.

Refer to regulations BGV C1 (formerly VBG 70) and DIN VDE0711-217 for proper installation in Europe To ensure proper installation, only qualified staff should attempt installation.



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Clamp Mounting

When mounting this fixture to truss, be sure to secure an appropriately rated clamp to the hanging yoke using a M10 screw fitted through the center hole of the hanging yoke. As an added safety measure be sure to attach at least one properly rated safety cable to the fixture. See illustration below.

Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your Stage

Color LED™ always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable. The fixture provides a built-in rigging point for a safety cable on the hanging bracket as illustrated above. Be sure to only use the designated rigging point for the safety cable and never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle.



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6

. OPERATION

Stand-Alone Mode: Stand-Alone operations are activated when dipswitch 10 is set to the

“ON” position. There are three stand-alone modes, Sound-Active, Auto Color Mix, and

Manual Color Mix. See below for the differences and functionality of the three different modes.

frequency sound). To activate sound-active mode be sure dipswitch 10 is set to the

“ON” position and dipswitch 9 is set to the “OFF” position. Then use the sensitivity knob to make the fixture more or less sensitive to sound.

2. Auto Color Mix Control – This function will activate a built-in color fade program.

To activate this mode be sure dipswitches 9 and 10 are set to the “ON” position and dipswitch 8 is set to the “OFF” position. Then use dipswitches 1 thru 7 to adjust the color fade speed of the program.

3. Manual Color Mix (Static) – This mode allows the unit to be set to a single static color and not be effected by sound. To activate this mode be sure dipswitches 8, 9, and 10 are all set to the “ON” position. Then use the chart on page 13 to set color



values and adjust the intensity of each color group.

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Manual Settings:

Manual static settings are achieved when dipswitches 8, 9, and 10 are in the

“ON” position.

RED:

Dipswitch 1 & 2 off, the red value is 0

Dipswitch 1 is on and dipswitch 2 is off, the red value is 25% (60)

Dipswitch 1 is off and dipswitch 2 is on, the red value is 50% (125)

Dipswitch 1 is on and dipswitch 2 is on, the red value is 100% (255)

GREEN:

Dipswitch 3 & 4 off, the green value is 0

Dipswitch 3 is on and dipswitch 4 is off, the green value is 25% (60)

Dipswitch 3 is off and dipswitch 4 is on, the green value is 50% (125)

Dipswitch 3 is on and dipswitch 4 is on, the green value is 100% (255)

BLUE:

Dipswitch 5 & 6 is off, the blue value is 0

Dipswitch 5 is on and dipswitch 6 is off, the blue value is 25% (60)

Dipswitch 5 is off and dipswitch 6 is on, the blue value is 50% (125)

Dipswitch 5 is on and dipswitch 6 is on, the blue value is 100% (255)

Master/Slave Mode: This mode allows up to 16 units to be linked together to run in a sequence. In this mode the first fixture in a daisy-chain will function as the controlling unit and all other units (“Slaves”) will receive their control signal from the first unit (“Master”).



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Any unit can function as a master or as a slave. To operate in Master/Slave mode follow the instructions listed below:

1. Link your units together using DMX cable and following the DMX In/Out standard.

Remember that the male XLR socket is the input and the female XLR socket is the output. The first unit in the chain (Master) will use the female XLR socket only.

2. After your units have been linked together via DMX cables, set dipswitch 10 on the

“Master” unit to the “on” position. Set all the dipswitches on all the “Slave” units to the “off” position.

3. Follow the operating instructions beginning on page 12 for the “Master” unit only.

This will allow the entire system to run in any of the three modes listed on page 12.

Be sure the dipswitches for all the “Slave” units remain in the “off” position.

4. Plug all the units in and they should follow the “Master” unit.

DMX Mode: This mode allows a fixture to be integrated into a DMX system and be controlled by a standard DMX compliant controller. For DMX control and operation follow the instructions outlined in the next section.

1. Be sure dipswitch 10 is in the “Off” position.

2. Use dipswitches 1 thru 9 to set the DMX address.

3. See “UNDERSTANDING DMX” begin on page 15 for more details on DMX and

DMX addressing.

4. Use the quick reference DMX/Dipswitch chart on page 21 to set a fixtures DMX address.

5. Find the DMX traits on page 20 of this manual.



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7. UNDERSTANDING DMX

Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation):

Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for data input and data output (see figure below). If you are constructing your own cables be sure to use two conductor shielded digital cable rated at a 120 ohms (this cable can be purchased at almost all professional sound and lighting stores). Your cables should be made with a male and female 3-pin XLR connector on either end of the cable.

Be sure to follow the above figure when making your own cables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not connect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.

DMX-512 control connection

Connect the provided XLR cable to the female 3-pin XLR output of your controller and the other side to the male 3-pin XLR input of the moving head (Please refer to the diagram below.). You can chain multiple moving heads together through serial linking. The cable needed should be two conductor, shielded cable with XLR input and output connectors.

Always be sure daisy chain your in and out data connections, never split or “Y” your DMX connections unless you are using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto



Branch 4™ or DMX Branch/4™.

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DMX-512 connection with DMX terminator

When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a terminator on the last fixture to avoid erratic behavior. A terminator is a 120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor that is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and DATA -). This fixture is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last fixture in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a cable terminator (Elation part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior.

5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors. Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX



Stage Color LED line. When inserting standard 5-pin XLR connectors in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be used, these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The chart below details a proper cable conversion.

Understanding Fixture DMX addressing;

All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX controller, so the correct fixture responds to the correct control signal. This digital starting address is the channel number from which the fixture starts to “listen” to the digital control information sent out from the DMX controller. The allocation of this starting DMX address is achieved by combining various dipswitches located on the rear of the fixture.

You can set the same starting address for all fixtures, or a group of fixtures, or set different address for each individual fixture. Be advised that setting all you fixtures to the same DMX address will subsequently control all fixtures in the same fashion, in other words, changing the settings of one channel will affect all the fixtures simultaneously.



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If you set each fixture to a different DMX address, each unit will start to “listen” to the channel number you have set, based on the quantity of control channels (DMX channels) of each fixture. That means changing the settings of one channel will only affect the selected fixture.

In the case of the Stage Color LED™, which is a 7 channel fixture, you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 8 (7 + 1), the third unit

to 15 (7 + 8), and so on. The chart on page 21 details the proper starting DMX address dipswitch setting combination.

NOTE: The Stage Color LED contains a total of 10 dipswitches. Only use dipswitches

1~9 to set the DMX address. Dipswitch 10 is used to activate special functions that are explained on page 12 of this manual.



8. DMX CHANNEL TRAITS:

7 Channel Mode:

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CHANNEL 1:Red

CHANNEL 2:Green

CHANNEL 3:Blue

CHANNEL 4: Color Macros

CHANNEL 5:Strobe/Speed

CHANNEL 6: Mode

CHANNEL 6: Master Dim (0%-100%)



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9. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The consider the following point during normal service and inspection:

1. Be sure all screws and fasteners are securely tightened at all times. Lose screws may fall out during normal operation resulting in damage or injury as larger parts could fall.

2. All mechanical parts and motors should not show any traces of serious wear and should rotate freely.

3. Electric power supply cables must not show any damage, material fatigue or sediments. Never remove the ground prong from the power cable.

Further instructions depending on the installation spot and usage have to be adhered by a skilled installer and any safety problems have to be removed.

Disconnect from mains before starting maintenance operation.

We recommend a frequent cleaning of the device. Please use a moist, lint- free cloth. Never use alcohol or solvents.

There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture with the exception of the lamp.

Please refer all other service issues to an authorized Elation service technician.

Should you need any spare parts, please order genuine parts from your local dealer.



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10.

2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

A. Elation Professional

® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, Elation Professional

® products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years, (730 days) from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought.

B. For warranty service, send the product only to the Elation Professional

® factory. All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, Elation Professional

® will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, Elation Professional

® shall have no liability what so ever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.

C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified in any manner which Elation Professional

® concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Elation Professional

® factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Elation Professional

®

; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual.

D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or periodic check-up. During the period specified above, Elation Professional

® will replace defective parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of Elation

Professional

® under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of Elation Professional

®.

All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bare



Stage Color LED identifying marks to that effect.

E. Elation Professional

® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured.

F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by Elation Professional

® in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall Elation Professional® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.

G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elation Professional

®

Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.



11.

PHOTOMETRIC DATA

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12.

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS

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13.

CIRCUIT SCHEMATIC

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14.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply:

Power consumption:

Dimensions:

Weight:

DMX Channels:

Drive:

Color Mixing:

Beam Angle:

Fuse:

Dimmer:

Strobe:

Lamp Life:

120vAC~60Hz

Max 45w

270x250x470mm (10.75” x 10” x 18.5”)

3.9 kg / 8.6 lbs

7

Standard DMX-512,

(3 pole XLR; [+] = Pin 3 [-] = Pin 2 [Ground] = Pin 1)

RGB Color Additive Mixing

10˚

GMA 250v~1A (Internal)

Continuous Dimming 0~100%

Electronic Strobe 0~18 Fps

Greater than 50,000 Hours

Please Note: Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice.



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Elation Professional

4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles, CA. 90058

323-582-3322 / 323-582-3108 fax www.ElationLighting.com /[email protected]


Elation Stage Color LED User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENS

CONTENTS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3. FEATURES

4. GENERAL GUIDELINES

5. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION

. OPERATION

Manual static settings are achieved when dipswitches 8, 9, and 10 are in the

“ON” position.

RED:

Dipswitch 1 & 2 off, the red value is 0

Dipswitch 1 is on and dipswitch 2 is off, the red value is 25% (60)

Dipswitch 1 is off and dipswitch 2 is on, the red value is 50% (125)

Dipswitch 1 is on and dipswitch 2 is on, the red value is 100% (255)

GREEN:

Dipswitch 3 & 4 off, the green value is 0

Dipswitch 3 is on and dipswitch 4 is off, the green value is 25% (60)

Dipswitch 3 is off and dipswitch 4 is on, the green value is 50% (125)

Dipswitch 3 is on and dipswitch 4 is on, the green value is 100% (255)

BLUE:

Dipswitch 5 & 6 is off, the blue value is 0

Dipswitch 5 is on and dipswitch 6 is off, the blue value is 25% (60)

Dipswitch 5 is off and dipswitch 6 is on, the blue value is 50% (125)

Dipswitch 5 is on and dipswitch 6 is on, the blue value is 100% (255)

7. UNDERSTANDING DMX

8. DMX CHANNEL TRAITS:

9. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

10.

2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

11.

PHOTOMETRIC DATA

12.

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS

13.

CIRCUIT SCHEMATIC

14.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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