Design Wash 575E™ Contents General Information……………………………………………………………………… 3 a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 3 b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…………..… 3 c. Customer Support…………………………………………….………………… 3 d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………………..…… 4 e. Discharge Lamp Warning……………………………………………………… 4 Safety Instructions………………………………………………………..…………. 6 Features…………………………………………………………………………………… 8 General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 9 Lamp Installation…………………………………………………………………………. 10 a. Lamp installation…………………………………………………….………….. 10 b.
INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The Design Wash 575E™ 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.
Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible. WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Design Wash 575E™ 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.
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Design Wash 575E™ 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. Extreme caution should be used when operated this or any fixture fitted with a gas discharge lamp.
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 DESIGN WASH 575E™ 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 DESIGN WASH 575E™.
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Design Wash 575E™ 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. 11. Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord has become damaged or frayed.
Design Wash 575E™ 4. GENERAL GUIDELINES This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage, in nightclubs, in theatres, etc. Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to This fixture was designed for indoor use only.
• Allow the unit to cool for at least 30 minutes before attempting any type of service. • Before you put the Design Wash 575E™ into operation be sure all covers have been replaced, otherwise you risk damage to the retina and expose to UV radiation! •...
The Design Wash 575E™ lamp holder is aligned at the factory. However, due to slight imperfections in all lamps, fine adjustments will improve light performance. Please follow the procedure below for proper lamp optimization: 1.
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Design Wash 575E™ 3. To reduce a hot-spot, pull the lamp in by turning all three screws clockwise a 1/4-turn at a time until the light is evenly distributed. 4. If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center, or if light output is low, the lamp is too far back in the reflector.
Never stand directly below the device when mounting, removing, or servicing the fixture. Mounting The DESIGN WASH 575E™ is fully operational in two different mounting positions, hanging upside-down from a ceiling, or set on a flat level surface (see illustration on next page). Be sure this fixture is kept at least 0.5m away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.).
Securing the DESIGN WASH 575E™ Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your Design Wash 575E™ always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable. The fixture provides a built-in rigging point for a safety cable on the hanging bracket as illustrated above.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation): The Design Wash 575E™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Design Wash 575E™ is a 24 channel DMX fixture. The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the LCD menu.
You can chain multiple moving heads together through serial linking. Always be sure daisy chain your in and out data connections, never split or “Y” your DMX connections unless you are using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto Branch 4™ or DMX Branch/4™.
In the case of the Design Wash 575E™, which is a 16 channel fixture, you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 17 (16 + 1), the third unit to 33 (16 + 17), and so on.
Design Wash 575E™ 8. FIXTURE MENU On-Board System Menu: The DESIGN WASH 575E™ comes with an easy to navigate system menu. This next section will detail the functions of each command in the system menu. LCD Control Panel: The control panel located on the side of the fixture allows you to access the main menu and make necessary adjustments to the Design Wash 575E™.
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Design Wash 575E™ Lamp On or Off ON/OFF Lamp on/off Automatic La-On ON/OFF Lamp on/off when Power Lamp On Via DMX ON/OFF Lamp Off Via DMX ON/OFF Lamp on via DMX Lamp Off No DMX OFF, 0FF~19M Lamp off via DMX Lamp On at Temp.
Design Wash 575E™ Select Auto Pro Part 1 Program 1 ~ 10 Program 1 Select programs to be run Programs Auto Pro Part 2 Program 1 ~ 10 Program 2 Auto Pro Part 3 Program 1 ~ 10 Program 3...
Design Wash 575E™ 4. Auto Program This function allows the internal programs to run. The desired program is selected in the “Select program” section of the control menu. You can set the number of steps under “Edit program”. You can edit the individual scenes under “Edit scenes”. With this function, you can run the individual scenes either automatically, i.e.
Design Wash 575E™ power-on. Clear lamp time This function resets the lamp “ON” time to zero. Please reset the lamp “ON” time at every lamp replacement. This procedure tracks the lamp running time so the lamp can be replaced at the end of it’s recommended duty cycle.
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Design Wash 575E™ • Turn the LCD controls to select “ON” if you wish to strike the lamp or “OFF” in order to switch it off. • Press the LCD controls to confirm. • Press the Mode/Esc-button in order to return to the main menu.
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Design Wash 575E™ temperature between 80° C and 139° C. Inside temperatures below 90° C are not critical. 90° C and more should lead to the lamp being switched off. Please note that the outside temperature should not exceed 45° C.
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Design Wash 575E™ 4. Wait for approximately 20 seconds for the unit to complete the address reset function. B. No DMX Status – This function dictates how the fixture will function if it looses DMX signal during normal operation. The default function is set to...
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Design Wash 575E™ to more closely match similar fixtures from different vendors, thus allowing the user easier functionality when programming. There are four different mode variations. Mic Sensitivity – This function make the internal microphone more or less sensitive to sound. This function only works in conjunction with the sound active modes.
Design Wash 575E™ 8.5 Reset Functions: Reset All: This function will reset all internal motors to the home position. Reset Pan and Tilt: This function will only reset the pan and tilt motors to the home position. Reset Colors: This function will only reset the color wheel and the CMY filter motors to the home position.
8.8.4 Rec Controller - The Design Wash 575E features an integrated DMX recorder by pre-programmed scenes can be transmitted to the fixture via any standard DMX controller.
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A DMX controller allows you to create unique programs tailored to your individual needs. The Design Wash 575E™ uses 24 DMX channels. See page 36 for detailed description of the DMX traits. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures on pages 16-18 as well as the set-up specifications that are included with your DMX controller.
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Design Wash 575E™ approximate size of the room (NORM, BIG, MIDL, SMAL). The built-in programs will automatically adjust to your selection to optimize light output for your room. 9.2.1 Use the sound sensitivity knob on the side control panel to make the unit more or less sensitive to sound.
Design Wash 575E™ 10. DMX CHANNEL TRAITS: The chart below details the channel layout for 16 DMX channels (default). In 8bit mode the “Pan Fine” and “Tilt Fine” channels are not used, thus converting the fixture into a 14-channel DMX fixture.
Design Wash 575E™ DMX channel function and values: Channel 1 - PAN movement 8bit : Channel 2 – Pan fine Channel 3 - TILT movement 8bit : Channel 4 – Tilt fine Channel 5 - Color Wheel 1 : 0-13...
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Design Wash 575E™ Channel 10 – Stepless Zoom 0-255 Zoom adjustment from small to big Channel 11 - Shutter, strobe 0-31 Shutter closed 32-63 No function (shutter open) 64-95 Strobe effect slow to fast 96-127 No function (shutter open) 128-159 Pulse-effect in sequences...
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Design Wash 575E™ 246-255 no function Channel 16 – Lamp on/off, reset, internal programs 0-19 Color change normal 20-39 Color change to any position 40-59 Lamp on 60-79 Lamp switch off 80-84 All motor reset 85-87 Scan motor reset 88-90...
FUSE REPLACEMENT Caution: Always replace with the exact same type fuse, unless otherwise specified by an authorized Elation® service technician. Replacing with anything other than the specified part can damage your unit and will void your manufactures warranty. Warning: If you continue to blow fuses, STOP using the fixture. Contact customer support for further instructions, you may have to return the unit for servicing.
Design Wash 575E™ 12. ERROR CODES: 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 “XX Er” were as XX will represent a channel function.
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Design Wash 575E™ located in the default position after the reset. Color wheel Er (Color wheel- error) This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the magnetic-indexing circuit malfunction (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective ( or its driving IC on the main PCB). The color wheel is not located in the default position after the reset.
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Design Wash 575E™ Dimmer Er (Dimmer wheel error) This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its driving IC on the main PCB). The Dimmer wheel is not located in the default position after the reset.
There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture with the exception of the lamp. Please refer all other service related issues to an authorized Elation service technician. Should you decide to service the fixture yourself please order genuine Elation parts directly from Elation.
® defective parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of Elation Professional under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement ®...
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The consumer’s and or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall Elation Professional® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.
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