Sun Protection Mode | Hibernation Mode - Elation PROMETEUS MAXIMUS User Manual

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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.
This automatic feature only works when the fixture is powered. If the fixture is unpowered during setup, it is
necessary to manually reorient the lenses away from the sun and aim them towards the ground. Even a few
minutes of sun exposure can cause damage inside the fixture.
The Sun Protection setting is accessed via the "No DMX Status" menu.
The automatic sun protection positioning is activated under the following conditions:
1. Power on without DMX signal: the fixture always starts in sun protection mode.
2. No DMX Status "Sun Protection": the fixture enters sun protection mode after approximately 3 minutes.
3. Remote DMX control: the sun protection position can be temporarily activated from the lighting console
without the need to create a custom position preset. The fixture senses the correct ground orientation. This
means that fixtures already facing the ground may not move their heads.
Hold "Sun Protect Position" for 3s to set the fixture to the sun protection position.
Sun protection status displays as "Sun Protection: Active".
The sun protection position deactivates under the following conditions:
1. Connect DMX signal.
2. Remote DMX control: Hold "Sun Protection Off" for 3s.
To avoid harsh or jarring movements, the sun protection position always uses a 5-second fade time when it is
activated or deactivated.
H I B E R N A T I O N M O D E
To reduce wear on the fixture and its components, this mode disables motors and most electronics. Set the
hibernation mode countdown time in the Display Menu: "Status Settings / Personality / Hibernation".
Hibernation can be fully disabled.
The hibernation mode activates under the following conditions:
1. Loss of DMX: the fixture enters hibernation after the timeout expires. Default is 15 minutes.
2. Remote DMX control: Hold "Hibernate Fixture" for 3s
The hibernation mode deactivates under the following conditions:
1. Connect DMX Signal
2. Remote DMX control: Hold "Hibernate Off" for 3s
The fixture will perform a full calibration cycle, then assume the current DMX status.
Please note that the Hibernation does not change the PT position of the fixtures, allowing the user to set the
desired position and then issue the Hibernate command.
To ensure the fixture is protected from harmful sunrays it is recommended to either leave the "No DMX Status"
in "Sun Protection" (so the fixture is already in the correct position after 3 minutes of DMX loss) or set the fixture
to a safe Tilt position manually first before hibernation.
Burn and heat damage to the fixture's interior components due to external light sources (sun or other
fixtures shining into the lens) is never covered under the manufacturer's warranty.
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