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  • Page 1 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S General Information Limited Warranty (USA Only) IP65 Notice Safety Guidelines Fixture Transportation and Handling Maintenance Guidelines Fixture Overview Colors, Gobos, Animation Fan Modes and Low Noise Operation Custom Gobos Gobo Installation Torque Settings for Screws Fixture Installation Sun Protection Mode | Hibernation Mode System Menu...

  • Page 4: General Information

    IP65 Rated 5pin DMX Cable IP65 Rated RJ45 Cable (Fixture to Fixture Interconnect Use Only!) IP65 Power 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)

    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.

  • Page 6: Ip65 Notice

    I P 6 5 R AT E D The International Protection (IP) rating system is commonly expressed as “IP” (Ingress Protection) followed by two numbers (i.e. IP65), where the numbers define the degree of protection. The first digit (Foreign Bodies Protection) indicates the extent of protection against particles entering the fixture, and the second digit (Water Protection) indicates the extent of protection against water entering the fixture.

  • Page 7: 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 8 S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S 117 lbs. (53kg) 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 9: Fixture Transportation And Handling

    F I X T U R E T R A N S P O R T A N D H A N D L I N G POTENTIAL INTERNAL DAMAGE FROM ‘TIPPING’ FIXTURE DURING TRANSPORT AND HANDLING Note that not all features listed are available on all fixtures; the following instructions may not apply. Depending on the model, large format fixtures may contain delicate optics and glass filters.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Guidelines

    Please note that allowing cool down time should ALWAYS be done after lamp operation. • Some units may require partial disassembly to gain access to the valve. Please contact Elation service for information regarding the location and access procedure for the valve on your specific...

  • Page 11: Fixture Overview

    F I X T U R E O V E R V I E W Lens Tilt Lock System Menu LCD Display MODE/ESC Button LEFT Button ENTER Button DOWN Button RIGHT Button UP Button 10. Pan Lock 11. Carrying Handle(s) 12.

  • Page 12: Colors, Gobos, Animation

    C O L O R S , G O B O S , A N I M A T I O N COLOR FLAGS CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW C.T.O. COLOR FLAGS COLOR WHEEL CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW C.T.O. COLOR WHEEL GREEN HIGH CRI ORANGE BLUE GREEN...

  • Page 13: Fan Modes And Low Noise Operation

    F A N M O D E S a n d L O W N O I S E O P E R A T I O N The Proteus Maximus is a high-performance fixture suited for multiple applications. For noise critical environments such as Theater, Opera or Orchestra Halls, it offers various fan operation modes which remove any distraction for the audience and performers.

  • Page 14: Custom Gobos

    Extended testing of custom gobo designs is highly recommended prior to use. Contact ELATION SERVICE for further information. ELATION SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm PST 323-582-3322 | Fax 323-832-9142 | support@elationlighting.com...

  • Page 15: Gobo Installation

    G O B O I N S T A L L A T I O N Tilt Lock Pan Lock 1. Before removing covers, place fixture on a stable flat surface in an INDOOR DUST FREE location. Ensure moving head is locked into a neutral upright position with both PAN and TILT locks engaged. 2.
  • Page 16 G O B O I N S T A L L A T I O N 3. The GOBO Wheel module is secured to the fixture frame rail with (2x) sliding slotted brackets. To remove the module, loosen the (4x) Philips-head screws holding the brackets just enough (do not remove them) to allow the slotted brackets to slide down.
  • Page 17 G O B O I N S T A L L A T I O N 6. Carefully place the module on a stable flat surface in an INDOOR DUST FREE location. 7. REPLACING A ROTATING GOBO Locate the specific Rotating GOBO to replace. Carefully grip the GOBO using your thumb and index finger, gently lifting it slightly and then pulling it out and away until it fully clears the GOBO Wheel.
  • Page 18 G O B O I N S T A L L A T I O N 8. Locate the tab of the spring, and with a precision pick (or similar tool), carefully press the retaining spring inward to relieve the tension. Remove the retaining spring and carefully separate the GOBO from the GOBO Holder.

  • Page 19: Torque Settings For Screws

    T O R Q U E S E T T I N G S F O R S C R E W S The hex-head screws holding either the panels or the base MUST be tightened with a torque wrench (not included). TORQUE SETTING = 11 lbf-in.
  • Page 20 CAUTION! DO NOT OVER TORQUE SCREWS AS THIS CAN CAUSE LEAKAGE ISSUES! TO CONFIRM THE IP65 INTEGRITY AFTER MAINTENANCE AND REASSEMBLY, TEST FIXTURE USING THE ELATION IP TESTER. CONTACT ELATION SERVICE FOR MORE DETAILS. CAUTION! THE USER OF PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND SAFETY GOGGLES IS...

  • Page 21: Fixture Installation

    F I X T U R E I N S T A L L A T I O N FLAMMABLE MATERIAL WARNING Keep fixture minimum 5.0 feet (1.5m) away from flammable materials and/or pyrotechnics. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A qualified electrician should be used for all electrical connections and/or installations. USE CAUTION WHEN POWER LINKING OTHER MODEL FIXTURES AS THE POWER CONSUMPTION OF OTHER MODEL FIXTURES MAY EXCEED THE MAX POWER OUTPUT ON THIS FIXTURE.
  • Page 22 F I X T U R E I N S T A L L A T I O N OMEGA BRACKETS INSTALLATION Insert the Omega Brackets into the matching holes on the bottom of the fixture. Secure the Omega Brackets to the fixture by turning each quick-lock fastener ¼ turn clockwise; making sure the fastener is completely locked.
  • Page 23 F I X T U R E I N S T A L L A T I O N POWER AND DATA CABLES TO MAINTAIN THE IP65 RATING INTEGRITY OF THE FIXTURE, ALL CABLES MUST BE RUN TOWARDS THE GROUND TO PREVENT WATER ACCUMULATION AROUND THE CONNECTIONS.
  • Page 24 F I X T U R E I N S T A L L A T I O N POWER AND DATA CONNECTIONS ENSURE ALL CONNECTIONS AND END CAPS ARE PROPERLY SEALED WITH A DIELECTRIC GREASE TO PREVENT WATER (AVAILABLE AT MOST ELECTRICAL SUPPLIERS) CORROSION AND/OR ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
  • Page 25 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 26: Sun Protection Mode | Hibernation Mode

    S U N P R O T E C T I O N M O D E The fixture incorporates an automatic protection from harmful sunlight, which can damage a fixture’s internal components from extended exposure. Fixtures use an internal sensor to determine their physical orientation, then reorient the fixture towards the ground to prevent sunlight from entering the lens.

  • Page 27: System Menu

    NOT ACTIVATED. E-FLY WIRELESS DMX IS AN OPTIONAL FEATURE WHICH MUST BE ACTIVATED IN THE SERVICE MENU. PLEASE CONTACT ELATION SERVICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. AN ELATION E-LOADER III CAN BE USED TO UPDATE THE FIXTURE TO THE LATEST SOFTWARE. TO ORDER THIS DEVICE, PLEASE CONTACT ELATION SUPPORT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
  • Page 28 S Y S T E M M E N U Features subject to change without notice. *Rotation direction (Clockwise/Counterclockwise) and control of effects depends on head orientation and Pan/Tilt settings. MAIN MENU SUB MENU OPTIONS / VALUES DESCRIPTION (Default Settings in BOLD) Function Set Dmx Address A001~AXXX...
  • Page 29 XX~XX Automatic Scenes Recorder ALTHOUGH E-FLY SETTINGS MAY APPEAR IN THE SYSTEM MENU, THIS FEATURE IS NOT ACTIVATED. E-FLY WIRELESS DMX IS AN OPTIONAL FEATURE WHICH MUST BE ACTIVATED IN THE SERVICE MENU. PLEASE CONTACT ELATION SERVICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
  • Page 30 S Y S T E M M E N U PERSONALITY - Status Settings - Address Via DMX When ON, define the desired DMX address via an external controller. NOTE: This process assumes the fixture DMX address is set to 001. If fixture DMX address is not at 001, you must adjust the channel numbers accordingly in order for this feature to work.
  • Page 31 S Y S T E M M E N U PERSONALITY - Display Setting – Key Lock When ON, Control Panel buttons lock automatically after exiting main menu for 15 seconds. To unlock, keep MODE/ESC button pressed for 3 seconds. PERSONALITY - Reset Default ONLY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS SHOULD PERFORM THIS FUNCTION! This function restores all fixture settings to the factory default settings.
  • Page 32 S Y S T E M M E N U EDIT PROGRAM – Rec. Controller The fixture features an integrated DMX-recorder by which you can transmit the programmed scenes from your DMX-controller to the moving head. Adjust the desired scene numbers via the encoder (from –...
  • Page 33 S Y S T E M M E N U EDIT PROGRAM – Record Controller – Working with Built-In Program [continued] To start an Auto Program, proceed as follows: 1. Secondary Setting Select “Function Mode”. Press ENTER to confirm. Select “Set to Secondary”. Press ENTER to confirm.
  • Page 34 S Y S T E M M E N U EDIT PROGRAM – Record Controller – Working with Built-In Program [continued] 5. Automatic Scene Recording Select “Edit Program”. Press ENTER to confirm. Select “Edit Scenes”. Select desired scene numbers. A maximum of 250 scenes can be programmed. Press ENTER to confirm.

  • Page 35: E-Fly Wireless Dmx Setup

    Make sure to know what E-FLY wireless channels are being used in the area where the fixture is being installed. ELATION E-FLY WIRELESS TRANSCEIVER has 0-14 wireless channels. 4. Set fixture DMX address in the Set Dmx Address sub menu of the FUNCTION main system menu.

  • Page 36: Dimmer Curves

    D I M M E R C U R V E S...

  • Page 37: 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 PROTEUS MAXIMUS™ DMX Channel Values / Functions (61 Total DMX Channels) Supports Software Versions: ≥...
  • Page 38 Hold Standard Extended Value Function Default Snap Time Color Wheel 1: 0-19 Open 20-37 38-55 Green 56-73 74-91 HCRI 92-109 Orange 110-127 Medium Blue 128-189 Clockwise effect from fast to slow 190-193 No rotation 194-255 Counter-clockwise effect from slow to fast Color Wheel Fine: 0-255 Fine Control of Color Wheel position...
  • Page 39 Hold Standard Extended Value Function Default Snap Time Fixed gobo Open 10-19 Gobo 1 20-29 Gobo 2 30-39 Gobo 3 40-49 Gobo 4 50-59 Gobo 5 60-69 Gobo 6 70-77 Gobo 7 78-93 Gobo 1 shake slow to fast 94-109 Gobo 2 shake slow to fast 110-125 Gobo 3 shake slow to fast...
  • Page 40 Hold Standard Extended Value Function Default Snap Time Rotating prism index, rotating gobo rotation: 0-127 Prism indexing 128-189 Clockwise prism rotation from fast to slow 190-193 No rotation 194-255 Counter-clockwise prism rotation from slow to fast Rotating prism indexing Fine : 0-255 Fine indexing Focus:...
  • Page 41 Hold Standard Extended Value Function Default Snap Time Dim Modes 0-20 Standard 21-40 Stage 41-60 61-80 Architectural 81-100 Theatre 101- 120 Stage 2 Dimmer Delay Time 0.1s 0.2s 0.3s 0.4s 0.5s 0.6s 0.7s 0.8s 0.9s 1.0s 1.5s 2.0s 3.0s 4.0s 5.0s 6.0s 7.0s...
  • Page 42 Hold Standard Extended Value Function Default Snap Time Iris: 0-191 Max. diameter to Min.diameter 192-223 Pulse opening fast to slow 224-255 Pulse closing slow to fast Iris Fine: 0-255 Iris Fine Frost Open to Light Frost 0-127 128-255 Open to Wash Frost Animation wheel: Open 8-255...
  • Page 43 Hold Standard Extended Value Function Default Snap Time Color macros - CMY and colour wheel: 0-31 32-39 Macro1 40-47 Macro2 48-55 Macro3 56-63 Macro4 64-71 Macro5 72-79 Macro6 80-87 Macro7 88-95 Macro8 96-103 Macro9 104-111 Macro10 112-119 Macro11 120-127 Macro12 128-135 Macro13 136-143...
  • Page 44 Hold Standard Extended Value Function Default Snap Time Blade 1A 0-255 Open to Close Blade 1A Fine 0-255 Open to Close Fine Blade 1B 0-255 Open to Close Blade 1B Fine 0-255 Open to Close Fine Blade 2A 0-255 Open to Close Blade 2A Fine 0-255 Open to Close Fine...
  • Page 45 Hold Standard Extended Value Function Default Snap Time Framing Macro: 8-15 Macro1 16-23 Macro2 24-31 Macro3 32-39 Macro4 40-47 Macro5 48-55 Macro6 56-63 Macro7 64-71 Macro8 72-79 Macro9 80-87 Macro10 88-95 Macro11 96-103 Macro12 104-111 Macro13 112-119 Macro14 120-127 Macro15 128-135 Macro16 136-143...
  • Page 46 Hold Standard Extended Value Function Default Snap Time Control: 0-19 Color change normal 20-29 Color change to any position 30-39 Color & gobo change to any position 40-59 Fan Mode Low 60-69 Fan Mode High 70-79 Fan Mode Auto 80-84 All motor reset 85-87 Pan / Tilt reset...
  • Page 47 Hold Standard Extended Value Function Default Snap Time 1110 1120 1130 1140 1150 1160 1170 1180 1190 1200 1210 1220 1230 1240 1250 1260 1270 1280 1290 1300 1310 1320 1330 1340 1350 1360 1370 1380 1390 1400...
  • Page 48 Standard Extended Value Function Hold Default Snap Time 1410 1420 1430 1440 1450 1460 1470 1480 1490 1500 2500 4000 5000 6000 10000 15000 20000 25000 169-172 Idle 173-174 Hibernation Off 175-176 Hibernation 177-178 Sun Protection Position 179-180 Sun Protection Off 181-190 PanTilt Smooth (default) PanTilt Fast...

  • Page 49: Remote Device Management (Rdm)

    R E M O T E D E V I C E M A N A G E M E N T ( R D M ) NOTE: For RDM to work properly, RDM enabled equipment must be used throughout the entire system, including DMX data splitters and wireless systems.

  • Page 50: 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 51: Specifications

    S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SOURCE GOBOS 950W 6,500K Bright White LED Engine 2 Gobo Wheels 30,000 Hour Average LED Life* 6 Rotating / Indexing Interchangeable Glass *May vary depending on several factors including but not limited to: Gobos Environmental Conditions, Power/Voltage, Usage Patterns (On-Off Cycling), 7 Static Glass Gobos...

  • Page 52: Dimensional Drawings

    D I M E N S I O N A L D R A W I N G S 18.0in. [457.3mm] 23.3in. [590.7mm] 17.5in. [445.0mm] 13.1in. [331.7mm] Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 53 D I M E N S I O N D R A W I N G S Dimensions not to scale MINIMUM CENTER-TO-CENTER FIXTURE INSTALLATION DISTANCE To avoid damaging fixtures through moving-head radial interference impacts, a minimum center-to- center distance between fixtures must be established based on the moving-head movement arc of both fixtures, 2R+S, where R = Moving-Head Movement Arc, and S = minimum clearance space.
  • Page 54 D I M E N S I O N D R A W I N G S Dimensions not to scale...

  • Page 55: Optional Accessories | Fcc Statement

    O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S ORDER CODE ITEM IP TESTER IP Fixture Vacuum and Pressure Leak Tester TRIGGER CLAMP Heavy Duty Wrap Around Hook Style Clamp STR527 5 ft.

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