Elation Focus Spot 250R User manual

Rev 10/28/05

FOCUS SPOT 250R

Elation Professional

4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles, Ca 90058

www.elationlighting.com

Focus Spot 250R™

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Focus Spot 250R™

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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………………………………………………… 12

a. Mounting Positions…………………………………………………. 12

b. Mounting Points…………………………………………………….. 12

c. Securing………………………………………………………………13

7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………… 15

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

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

c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion…………………………………………. 17

d. DMX Addressing……………………………………………………. 17

8. Fixture Menu………………………………………………………………. 19

a. Menu functions……………………………………………………… 21

9. DMX Channel Traits……………………………………………………… 36

a. DMX Channel Values……………………………………………… 37

10. Error Codes……………………………………………………………….. 39

11. Cleaning and Maintenance………………………………………………. 41

12. Warranty…………………………………………………………………… 42

13. Technical Specifications…………………………………………………. 44

14. Photometric Data………………………………………………………….45

15. Gobo Patterns……………………………………………………………..45

16. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….…45

17. Circuit Schematic………...………………………………………………..46

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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 Focus Spot 250R™, 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 Focus Spot 250R™ by Elation Professional®.

Every Focus Spot 250R™ 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

yourself, doing so will void your manufactures warranty.

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

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WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Focus Spot 250R™ 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.

DISCHARGE LAMP WARNING:This fixture is fitted with a discharge

lamp, which is highly susceptible to damage if improperly handled.

Never touch the lamp with your bare hands, as the oil from your hands

will shorten lamp life. Also, never move the fixture until the lamps have

had ample time to cool. Remember, lamps are not covered under

warranty conditions.

This fixture emits intense UV radiation, which is harmful to the eyes and skin. The intense

luminance of the lamp can cause severe damage to the retina. Never operate this fixture

with the protective covers removed, these covers have been specially designed to shield

against UV radiation.

Epileptic Warning: Those suffering from epilepsy should avoid looking directly into the

lamp at all times.

Avoid switching the fixture on and off repeatedly in short intervals, as this will reduce lamp

life and intensity.

To achieve the intensity associated with discharge lamps, these lamps use a gas sealed in

a high-pressure environment to emit a brilliant output. Due to the high pressure involved

with the construction of the lamp, the lamp may explode during prolonged extensive use.

This risk is increased with age; added care is encouraged when dealing with older lamps.

Thus, lamp should always be replaced at the end of their recommended duty cycle.

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Extreme caution should be used when operated this or any fixture fitted with a gas

discharge lamp.

Never open this fixture while in use!

During the initial operation of this fixture, a light smoke or smell may emit from the interior of

the fixture. This is a normal process and is caused by excess paint in the interior of the

casing burning off from the heat associated with the lamp and will decrease gradually over

time.

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

grounded properly.

All electrical connections must carried out by qualified person.

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 Focus Spot 250™ 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 FOCUS SPOT 250R™ 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 FOCUS SPOT 250R™. 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 FOCUS SPOT 250R™ 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

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.

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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 directly 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 630° or 540˚ (User selectable) / Tilt 265°

•18° Beam Angle

•8 Dichroic color plus spot, for a total of 9 colors

•7 Rotating Gobos

•Strobe: 0~10Hz

•Electronic Focus via DMX

•Sound Active – Master/Slave Operation

•4 Segment Digital LED

•High-speed pan & tilt movements

•Reversible Display (Can be turned 180°)

•Bright MSD 250 Discharge Lamp

•Lamp switches ON/OFF locally

•Glass Dichroic Reflector for Even Lamp Output

•User Selectable Power Supply (Internal)

•USITT DMX-512 Complaint

•RDMX (Remote DMX addressing from any DMX console)

•11 DMX Channels

•Long Life Phillips MSD250/2 Lamp (250w, 8500˚k, 3000hrs)

•Automatic Pan/Tilt Correction

•Anti-reflection Coated Lenses

•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 for 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.

Consistent operational breaks may ensure that the fixture will function properly for may

years to come.

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

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.

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 screw holes in the base of the

fixture.

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

fasteners are locked in the quick lock holes correctly.

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 nonprofessionals.

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

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