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  • Page 1 PLATINUM BEAM 5R EXTREME™ user manual...
  • Page 2 +31 45 546 85 66 | +31 45 546 85 96 fax | www.elationlighting.eu | info@elationlighting.eu Elation Professional Mexico | AV Santa Ana 30 | Parque Industrial Lerma, Lerma, Mexico 52000 +52 (728) 282-7070 D O C U M E N T V E R S I O N Due to additional product features and/or enhancements, an updated version of this document may be available online.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S General Information Limited Warranty (USA Only) Safety Guidelines Discharge Lamp Warning Maintenance Guidelines Fixture Overview Lamp Installation Installation Guidelines System Menu WDMX Internal Wireless DMX Receiver Set Up DMX Channel Functions And Values Error Codes Specifications Optional Accessories...

  • Page 4: General Information

    2 Omega Brackets 1 Power Cable 1 Safety Cable CUSTOMER SUPPORT Contact ELATION Service for any product related service and support needs. Also visit forums.elationlighting.com with questions, comments or suggestions. ELATION SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm PST 323-582-3322 | Fax 323-832-9142 | support@elationlighting.com...

  • Page 5: Limited Warranty (Usa Only)

    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 and/or or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof. C. This warranty is void if the product serial number and/or labels are altered or removed;...

  • Page 6: Safety Guidelines

    This fixture is a sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is important to follow all instructions and guidelines in this manual. Elation Professional is not responsible for injury and/or damages resulting from the misuse of this fixture due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual.
  • Page 7 S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S RISK GROUP 3 - RISK OF EXPOSURE TO ULTRAVIOLET UV RADIATION! FIXTURE EMITS HIGH INTENSITY WAVELENGTH OF ULTRAVIOLET UV LIGHT FROM THE UV COLOR FILTER. WEAR PROPER EYE AND SKIN PROTECTION.

  • Page 8: Discharge Lamp Warning

    D I S C H A R G E L A M P W A R N I N G 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 the life of the lamp.

  • Page 9: Maintenance Guidelines

    Regular inspections are recommended to insure proper function and extended life. There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture, 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 Elation dealer.

  • Page 10: Fixture Overview

    F I X T U R E O V E R V I E W LED Assembly LCD Menu Function Display Wireless DMX Indicator DC Switch Microphone LEFT Button DOWN Button RIGHT Button MODE/ESC Button 10. UP Button 11. ENTER Button 12.

  • Page 11: Lamp Installation

    R E P L A C E M E N T Please note that due to the nature of the Philips™ Platinum 5R Lamp and the optical path of the Elation PLATINUM BEAM 5R EXTREME fixture, the lamp MUST BE replaced at 2,000 hours.
  • Page 12 LAMP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •! ALWAYS replace lamp every 2,000 Hours. •! Use only Genuine Original Philips™ Platinum 5R lamps. Other brand lamps may cause damage and void the warranty! •! NEVER touch the lamp with your bare hands, as the oil from your hands will shorten the life of the lamp.
  • Page 13 2.! Gently remove (2) Wires connected to spade terminals on base of lamp. 3.! Using two fingers on your RIGHT hand, pull the retention handle OUT and towards the RIGHT as far as possible.
  • Page 14 4.! While pulling the retention handle with your RIGHT hand, use your LEFT hand to gently twist the lamp COUNTERCLOCKWISE to remove it from under the retention brackets.
  • Page 15 5.! Using two fingers on your RIGHT hand, pull the retention handle OUT and towards the RIGHT as far as possible. 6.! While pulling the retention handle with your RIGHT hand, use your LEFT had to gently install the lamp under the retention brackets by holding the lamp at a slight angle and positioning it until it is flush with the base.
  • Page 16 7.! While still holding the retention handle with your RIGHT hand, gently turn the lamp CLOCKWISE with your LEFT hand until the lamp is correctly aligned under the retention brackets. 8.! Release the retention handle with your RIGHT hand and make sure the handle is upright and not at an angle.
  • Page 17 9.! Gently attached (2) Wires connected to spade terminals on base of lamp. 10.!Replace the lamp cover back into place by securing (4) screws marked “A”, “B”, “C”, and “D”. 11.!Be sure to reset the LAMP HOURS in the system menu to prevent the protection circuitry from accidently shutting off the lamp during normal operation.
  • Page 18 LAMP HOURS RESET PROCEDURE 1.! Activate the main menu by pressing MODE/ESC and toggle to “Information”. 2.! Press ENTER and press UP or DOWN to toggle to “Time Information”. 3.! Press UP or DOWN to toggle to “L-Timer Password” and press ENTER. Then press UP or DOWN to enter the reset pass code, “038”...

  • Page 19: Installation Guidelines

    I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E L I N E S F L A M M A B L E M A T E R I A L W A R N I N G Keep fixture at least 5.0 feet (1.5m) away from any flammable materials, decorations, pyrotechnics, etc.
  • Page 20 I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E L I N E S MOUNTING POINTS Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including amongst others calculating working load limits, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the device.
  • Page 21 I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E L I N E S CLAMP MOUNTING The fixture provides a unique mounting bracket assembly that integrates the bottom of the base, the included Omega Brackets (x2) and safety cable rigging point in one unit (see the illustration below).
  • Page 22 LEDs. This issue is not specific only to ELATION lighting fixtures, it is a common issue with lighting fixtures from all manufacturers. Although there is no true way to fully prevent this issue from happening, the guidelines below can prevent any potential damage from occurring if followed.

  • Page 23: System Menu

    S Y S T E M M E N U The fixture includes an easy to navigate system menu. The control panel (see image below) located on the front of the fixture, provides access to the main system menu and is where all necessary system adjustments are made to the fixture.
  • Page 24 ELATION PLATINUM BEAM 5R EXTREME S Y S T E M M E N U Specifications and features are subject to change without any prior written notice. MAIN MENU SUB MENU OPTIONS / VALUES DESCRIPTION (Default Settings in BOLD) Set DMX Address...
  • Page 25 ELATION PLATINUM BEAM 5R EXTREME S Y S T E M M E N U Specifications and features are subject to change without any prior written notice. OPTIONS / VALUES (Default Settings in MAIN MENU SUB MENU DESCRIPTION BOLD) Reset All...
  • Page 26 LAMP CONTROL - Lamp OFF Temp The fixture is designed to shut the lamp OFF when an excessive temperature is sensed inside the head by the on-board CPU. The lamp is shut OFF to prevent damage to the lamp and avoid possible internal damage to the fixture head. This function sets the MAX internal operating temperature of the fixture head when the lamp will automatically be shut OFF.
  • Page 27 EFFECT ADJUST – Calibration ONLY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS SHO ULD PERFORM THI S FUNCTION. This function allows small adjustments to be made to the effect wheels (Color, Gobo, Shutter, etc.) to compensate for ware or in the event a sensor has been knocked slightly out of place.
  • Page 28 EDIT PROGRAM – Record Controller – Working With Built In Programs A Master unit can send up to 3 different data groups to the Slave units, i.e. a Master unit can start 3 different Slave units, which run 3 different programs. The Master unit sends the 3 program parts in a continuous loop.
  • Page 29 EDIT PROGRAM – Record Controller – Working With Built-In Program [continued] 3. Program Selection for Auto Pro Part • Select “Edit Program”. • Press ENTER to confirm. • Select “Select Programs”. • Press ENTER to confirm. • Select “Auto Pro Part 1”, “Auto Pro Part 2” or “Auto Pro Part 3”, and select which Slave program is to be sent.
  • Page 30 EDIT PROGRAM – Record Controller – Working With Built-In Program [continued] Example: Program 2 includes scenes: 10, 11, 12, & 13 Program 4 includes scenes: 8, 9, & 10 Program 6 includes scenes: 12, 13, 14, & 15 Auto Pro Part 1 is Program 2 Auto Pro Part 2 is Program 3 Auto Pro Part 3 is Program 6 The 3 Slave groups run the Auto Program in certain time segments, as shown in the...

  • Page 31: Wdmx Internal Wireless Dmx Receiver Set Up

    WDMX INTERNAL WIRELESS DMX RECEIVER SET UP The fixture is equipped with an internal Wireless DMX Receiver, which is fully compatible with an Elation Wireless DMX System. Access the “Wireless DMX” sub menu from the “PERSONALITY” menu, then select desired WDMX connection function, which includes:...
  • Page 32 WDMX INTERNAL WIRELESS DMX RECEIVER SET UP CLEARING EWDMX TRANSMITTER LINK •! Access the “Wireless DMX” sub menu from the “PERSONALITY” menu, and then select “Clear WDMX Memo” to clear any existing link between the fixture and a EWDMX Transmitter. The Wireless indictor on the fixture will turn solid when the link is severed.

  • Page 33: Dmx Channel Functions And Values

    D M X C H A N N E L F U N C T I O N S A N D V A L U E S ELATION PLATINUM BEAM 5R EXTREME DMX Channel Values / Functions (18 DMX Channels) Specifications are subject to change without any prior written notice.
  • Page 34 ELATION PLATINUM BEAM 5R EXTREME DMX Channel Values / Functions (18 DMX Channels) Specifications are subject to change without any prior written notice. *Rotation direction (Clockwise or Counterclockwise) of COLOR, GOBO, and PRISM effects depends on the orientation of the fixture head.
  • Page 35 ELATION PLATINUM BEAM 5R EXTREME DMX Channel Values / Functions (18 DMX Channels) Specifications are subject to change without any prior written notice. *Rotation direction (Clockwise or Counterclockwise) of COLOR, GOBO, and PRISM effects depends on the orientation of the fixture head.

  • Page 36: Error Codes

    E R R O R C O D E S When power is applied, the unit will automatically enter a “Reset/Test” mode. This mode brings all the internal motors to a home position. If there is an internal problem with one or more of the motors an error code will flash in the display in the form of “XXer”...

  • Page 37: Specifications

    S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SOURCE 189W Platinum 5R Lamp 2,000 Hour Average Life* *May vary depending on several factors including but not limited to: Environmental Conditions, Power/Voltage, Usage Patterns (On-Off Cycling), Control, and Dimming. EFFECTS Frost Motorized Focus...
  • Page 38 COLORS AND GOBOS **IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING GOBO DIMENSIONS AND CUSTOM GOBOS OD = Outside Diameter | ID = Image Diameter Due to varying manufacturing processes, it is highly recommended to provide a gobo and holder sample from the fixture to 3rd party custom gobo vendors for accurate sizing. PHOTOMETRIC DATA Please Note: Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice.

  • Page 39: Optional Accessories

    Philips MSD Platinum 5R Lamp TRIGGER CLAMP Heavy Duty Wrap Around Hook Style Clamp DRCPLAT Dual Flight Case For Platinum Beam 5R EXTREME™ DRCPLATQUAD Quad Flight Case For Platinum Beam 5R EXTREME™ EWDMXSYSTEM Wireless DMX System (1 Transmitter, 1 Receiver) AC3PDMX5PRO 5 ft.

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