Elation Design LED 36MH User manual

Rev. 1/26/07

Design LED 36MH

Elation Professional

4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles, Ca 90058

www.elationlighting.com

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Contents

1. General Information……………………………………………………………………… 3

a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 3

b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…………..… 3

c. Customer Support…………………………………………….………………… 3

d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………………..…… 4

e. Discharge Lamp Warning……………………………………………………… 4

2. Safety Instructions………………………………………………………........…………. 6

3. Features……………………………………………………………………………………8

4. General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 9

5. Lamp Installation…………………………………………………………………………. 10

a. Lamp installation…………………………………………………….………….. 10

b. Lamp optimization……………………………………………………..…………11

6. Mounting and Installation………………………………………………………….……. 13

a. Mounting Positions……………………………………………………………… 13

b. Mounting Points…………………………………………………………………. 14

c. Securing………………………………………………………………………….. 15

7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………... 16

a. DMX Connections………………………………………………………………. 16

b. DMX Terminator…………………………………………………………………. 17

c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion……………………………………………………….18

d. DMX Addressing………………………………………………………………… 18

8. Display Indicators……………………………………………………………………….. 20

9. Fixture Menu……………………………………………………………………………… 21

a. Menu functions………………………………………………………………….. 23

10. DMX Channel Traits…………………………………………………………………….. 39

a. DMX Channel Values…………………………………………………………… 40

11. Error Codes………………………………………………………………………………. 45

12. Cleaning and Maintenance………………………………………………………………48

13. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………... 49

14. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………… 51

15. Gobo Patterns……………………………………………………………..……………... 52

16. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 53

17. Circuit Schematic………...……………………………………………………………….54

18. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 55

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and

reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The Design LED 36MH™ 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.

UNPACKING: Thank you for purchasing the Design LED 36MH™ by Elation Professional®.

Every Design LED 36MH™ 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 unit for damage

and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit have arrived intact. In the event

damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our customer support team for

further instructions. 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) 582-3108

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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yourself, doing so will void your manufactures warranty.

Elation Encourages Recycling: Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please

recycle whenever possible.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Design LED 36MH™ 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.

Never open this fixture while in use!

This device falls under protection-class 1. Therefore it is essential that the device be

grounded properly.

All electrical connections must performed by qualified personal.

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.

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

procedure.

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

the cord.

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

to warranty.

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The Design LED 36MH™ is an extremely sophisticated piece of

electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is

important to follow the guidelines in this manual. The

manufacturer of this device 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. This can cause severe personal

injuries and/or damage to the fixture.

3. Be sure to unplug the DESIGN LED 36MH™ from the power outlet before

performing any service related issues.

4. Lamp Replacement; Allow at least 30 minutes after disconnecting main power

before you open the DESIGN LED 36MH™. To prevent personal injury, never touch

the lamp if you are not absolutely sure it has cooled.

5. Never look directly into the lamp beam. You risk injury to your retina, which may

induce blindness.

6. Be sure to track and record the lamp running time. The lamp should be changed at

the end of the specified lamp life, regardless of lamp output. You may also have to

change the lamp if it shows any deformations or damage. The same is with all glass

components, color filters, lenses and mirrors.

7. For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter two of this

manual. Operating the DESIGN LED 36MH™ without suited safety aids such as

safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.

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

9. When mounting this fixture, use only the original rigging parts included with this

fixture. Any structural modification will void the original manufactures warranty and

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may increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.

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

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

frayed.

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 look directl y into the light source,

as sensitive persons may suffer an epileptic shock.

Never touch the device during operation!

The housing may heat up

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3. FEATURES

•Pan 540˚/ Tilt 265°

•Low power consumption

•Minimal heat emission

•Equipped with 36 one-watt LEDs: (12 red, 12 blue, 12 green)

•High quality Luxeon LEDs manufactured by Lumileds, USA

•100,000 hours RATED LEDs

•Step-less, smooth RGB additive color mixing, 16.7 million colors (24bit)

•Preprogrammed colored macros

•Strobe-effect with a maximum flash rate of 18fps (white or color)

•12 or 10 DMX-channel operation (16 or 8 bit operation)

•Flicker-free operation for television and film

•Brilliant light output

•3 operation mode: DMX controlled, stand alone or sound activated (via internal

microphone)

•Dimmer intensity from 0%~100%

•Control board with 4-digit display and foil-keyboard

•Digital display can be turned 180° to fit different installation position

•RDMX (Remote DMX addressing from any DMX console)

•Auto test for all functions

•Automatic Pan/Tilt Correction

•USITT DMX-512 Complaint

•Value of each DMX-channel can be displayed

•8 User Assignable Program Presets - Internal Program: Edit and save programs to the

incorporated EEPROM through the front control panel or external controller; you can

save a maximum of 48 scenes, and run the saved programs by using the “run” menu

on the front control panel

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4. GENERAL GUIDELINES

This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage, in nightclubs, in

theatres, etc. Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to

so.

This fixture was designed for indoor use only, use of this product outdoors will void all

warranties written or implied.

Although this fixture has not duty cycle, 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 device.

When choosing an installation location, please be sure 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 appropriate safety cable. When installing the fixture in a

suspended environment always be to use mounting hardware no less than M10 x 25 mm,

also be sure the hardware is insert in the pre-arranged mounting holes in the “Omega” clamp

(see page 14).

When using the quick release “Omega” cam-lock system, be sure the four quick lock

fasteners are locked in the quick lock mounting points properly.

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

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

most damages are the result of operations by persons unfamiliar with this type of product.

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5. FIXTURE OVERVIEW

1) LED LENS ASSEMBLY – 36 One-watt Lumileds LED’s by Luxeon rated at 100,000

hours (12 red, 12 green, 12 blue).

2) LED MENU DISPLAY – Four segment LED menu display, details all menu functions.

3) MODE/ESC BUTTON – This button is used to access and exit the fixture’s on-board

menu system.

4) UP BUTTON – This button is used to scroll forward when navigating through the

fixture’s menu system.

5) DOWN BUTTON – This button is used to scroll backwards when navigating through

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the fixture’s menu system.

6) ENTER BUTTON – This button is used to select and confirm a menu function.

7) HEAD FAN ASSEMBLY – This fan is used to cool the internal temperature of the head

assembly.

8) BASE ASSEMBLY – The main base holds the majority of the electronics and logic

boards. The base also provides a means to securely mount the fixture to the floor or

ceiling.

9) DMX INPUT JACK – This 3-pin XLR jack is receives an incoming DMX signal from a

DMX controller.

10) DMX OUTPUT JACK – This 3-pin XLR jack sends a DMX signal to another DMX

fixture. For best results this jack should be terminated if it is the last fixture in a DMX

daisy chain (see DMX termination on page XX).

11) POWER CONNECTION – This cable provides main power to your fixture. Always be

sure to use a properly grounded power cable. If this cable ever becomes frayed or

damaged this cable should be replaced immediately by a qualified technician.

12) FUSE HOLDER – This housing holds a 2A/250v GMA fuse and is designed to protect

the electronics in the event of severer power fluctuations. Never defeat this fuse. In

the event of fuse failure, always be sure to replace with an exact match fuse unless

other wise specified by an authorized Elation Professional technician.

13) POWER SWITCH – This switch controls main power to the unit (if I have to tell you

that, you probably should not be using this fixture!).

14) TRANSPORT HANDLE – This fixture contains a build-in carrying handle be sure to

always transport this fixture by the handle and never by grasping the head or yoke

assembly.

15) OMEGA CLAMP – This system allows a quick and efficient means to secure a clamp

to the unit. To attach a clamp to the unit, attach a clamp that is rated to handle the

weight of the unit to your omega clamp. After a clamp has been attached to the omega

clamp, attach the cam locks to the designated position on the bottom of your unit.

Lock the cam locks into position by turning the wing nuts 90°.

16) SAFETY CABLE RIGGING POINT –The fixture provides a built-in rigging point for a

safety cable on the underside of the fixture, be sure to use this point and never secure

a safety cable to a carrying handle.

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