Elation Design LED 72MKII User manual

Rev. 09/15/2008 - visage

Design LED 72MKII

Elation Professional™

6122 S. Eastern Ave.

Los Angeles, Ca 90040

www.elationlighting.com

DESIGN LED 72MKII™

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TABLE OF CONTENS

1. General Information……………………………………………………………………… 2

a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 2

b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…………..….. 2

c. Customer Support…………………………………………….………………… 2

d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………………..…… 3

2. Safety Instructions………………………………………………………........…………. 4

3. Features……………………………………………………………………………………6

4. General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 7

5. Fixture Overview…………………………………………………………………………. 8

6. Mounting and Installation………………………………………………………….……. 11

a. Yoke Assembly………………………………………………………………….. 11

b. Mounting Positions……………………………………………………………… 12

c. Mounting Points…………………………………………………………………. 12

d. Clamp Mounting…………………………………………………………………. 12

e. Securing………………………………………………………………………….. 13

7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………... 14

a. DMX Connections………………………………………………………………. 15

b. DMX Terminator…………………………………………………………………. 15

c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion……………………………………………………….16

d. Fixture DMX Addressing.……………………………..………………………… 16

8. Display LED Indicators..………………………………………………………………….18

9. Menu..………………………………………………………………………….………….. 19

10. DMX Traits…………………………………………………………………………………21

a. 3-Channel Mode………………………………………………………………… 21

b. 4-Channel Mode…..…………………………………………………………..… 22

c. 6-Channel Mode…..……………………………………………..……………… 23

d. 15-Channel Mode……………………………………………………………......25

11. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………………………… 28

12. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………... 29

13. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………… 31

14. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 32

15. Circuit Schematic………...……………………………………………………………….33

16. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 34

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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 Design LED 72MKII™ 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 72MKII™ by Elation Professional®.

Every Design LED 72MKII™ 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) 832-9142

E-mail: [email protected]

Forum: www.ElationLighting.com/forum

Warning! To prevent the risk of fire and reduce the risk electrical shock do not attempt to

operate this fixture with the lens cover removed.

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.

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

WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Design LED 72MKII™ 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. This fixture has been specially designed for use outdoors. Altering or tampering

with the fixture housing in any way will neglect the IP rating and subsequently

release Elation Professional from any liability resulting from misuse of this

fixture.

2. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this fixture and other devices or a wall to allow

for proper cooling. See page 8.

3. Never touch the fixture during normal operation.

4. Never look directly into the light source. You risk injury to your retina, which may

induce blindness.

5. For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter six of this

manual. Operating the Design LED 72MKII™ without suited safety aids such as

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

6. Qualified and certified personnel should only perform installation.

7. 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.

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

frayed.

9. Never open this fixture while in use.

10.This device falls under protection-class I. Therefore it is essential that the device

be grounded properly.

11.Qualified personnel should perform all electrical connections.

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12.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.

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

any cleaning procedure.

14.Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the

wire portion of the cord.

15.Please be aware that damages caused by 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.

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3. FEATURES

• Low power consumption

• Minimal heat emission

• Maintenance free operation

• Equipped with 72 Luxeon K2 3-Watt (24 x red, 24 x green, 24 x blue)

• IP65 Rated for outdoor wet conditions

• Silent Operation, convection cooled, no fans

• 100,000 hours rated LED life

• Linear RGB Color Mixing, infinite color possibilities

• 53˚ Standard Beam Angle

• USITT DMX-512 Complaint

• Preprogrammed colored macros

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

• DMX-controlled operation or stand-alone operation with Master/Slave-function

• 8 built-in programs can be called up via DMX-controller

~ 48 preprogrammed scenes per program

• Sound-controlled via built-in microphone

• Four DMX Modes:

15 DMX channels

6 DMX channels

4 DMX channels

3 DMX channels

• DMX-control via standard DMX-controller

• IP65 rated Connectors for power and DMX

• Switching Electronic Power Supply 100v~240v

• Flicker-free operation for television and film

• Compact case design

• 0%~100% Dimming (two dimming options; linear & standard)

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4. GENERAL GUIDELINES

This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for outdoor architectural installations.

Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to do so.

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. The minimum distance between the fixture and a wall or flat surface should be

at least 0.5 meter (about 1.5ft). See page 11.

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 architectural

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. FIXTURE OVERVIEW

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1. Yoke Assembly – This yoke is designed to perform two functions; 1) When split it

can be used as a floor stand bracket. 2) Used to secure a mounting clamp for truss

mounting.

2. LED Lens Assembly – The lens assembly may be user replaced in the event repair

is needed or a different beam angle is required.

3. DMX In Lead – This lead is the main DMX input lead. When the unit is the first in a

chain or the only fixture to be used with a DMX controller, be sure to use the DMX

starter cable that converts a standard 3-pin XLR DMX connector to the IP rated twist

lock connector that is used on the fixture. When jumping from fixture to fixture be

sure to only use Elation IP rated DMX cables to maintain the IP rating.

4. DMX Out Lead – This lead is used to send an incoming DMX signal to the next

fixture in the DMX chain. To maintain the integrity of the IP rating, only use proper

Elation IP rated DMX cables.

5. Menu Button – This button is used to access the fixtures menu functions.

6. Up Button – The up button is used to toggle forward through the menu functions and

settings.

7. LED Display – 4-segment menu display. Used to display the DMX address as well

as all other menu functions.

8. Down Button – The down button is used to toggle backwards through the menu

functions and settings.

9. Enter Button – The enter button is used to enter in to a certain menu function or to

lock a menu setting in to memory.

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