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OREWORD How To Obtain Warranty Service A copy of the Vari-Lite Limited Warranty was included in the shipping package for this VARI❋LITE product. To obtain warranty service, please contact customer service at 1-877-VARI-LITE (1-877-827-4548), +1-214-647-7880, or entertainment.service@philips.com and request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) for warranty service.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Compliance Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE 1. VARI❋LITE luminaires have been designed for use with specific lamp types. VL4000 BeamWash Luminaires is supplied with an 1200W Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp or other lamps as approved by Vari-Lite. Installing another type of lamp not approved by Vari-Lite may be hazardous.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION 1. Many VARI❋LITE luminaires use a lamp that produces UV radiation. DO NOT look directly at lamp. 2. It is hazardous to operate luminaires without lens or shield. Shields, lenses, or ultraviolet screens shall be changed if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired.
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OREWORD Sicherheitshinweise Es ist äußerst wichtig, ALLE Sicherheitsinformationen und -hinweise in diesem Handbuch und dem beiliegenden Informationsmaterial zu lesen, bevor Sie die hierin beschriebenen Produkte installieren bzw. bedienen. Halten Sie bei der Installation und dem Einsatz dieses Produkts alle Warnhinweise und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen ein.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL WARNUNG: HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ÜBERHÖHTE UV-STRAHLUNG 1. Viele VARI❋LITE -Scheinwerfer verwenden die Lampentyp, der UV-Strahlen abgibt. SCHAUEN SIE NICHT direkt in die Lampe. 2. Es ist gefährlich, Leuchten ohne Linsen oder Blenden zu bedienen. Blenden, Linsen oder Ultraviolettschirme müssen ausgetauscht werden, sofern deren Schutzwirkung durch sichtbare...
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OREWORD Notes de sécurité Avant de procéder à l’installation des produits décrits dans ce guide et de les mettre en marche, il est extrêmement important de lire TOUS les renseignements et TOUTES les directives de sécurité contenues dans ce guide ainsi que toute documentation jointe. Tenir compte de tous les avertissements et suivre toutes les précautions pendant l’installation et l’utilisation de cet appareil.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL AVERTISSEMENT: DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE UNE EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX RAYONS UV 1. Plusieurs luminaires VARI❋LITE utilisent une lampe qui produit des rayons UV. NE PAS fixer son regard sur la lampe.
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OREWORD Aviso sobre Seguridad Es muy importante leer TODA la información e instrucciones sobre seguridad que se indica en este manual así como en los documentos adjuntos antes de instalar y operar los productos descritos. Se debe prestar atención a todos los avisos y advertencias durante la instalación y uso de este producto. Los símbolos de seguridad usados en este manual son los siguientes: CUIDADO, indica posibles daños al producto.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ADVERTENCIA: INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA LA EXPOSICIÓN EXCESIVA DE RADIACIÓN ULTRA VIOLETA 1. Muchas luminarias VARI❋LITE usan un tipo de lámpara que produce radiación UV. NO mire directamente a la lámpara.
ABLE OF ONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction About This Manual ........................1 Additional Documentation......................1 Customer Service ........................2 Technical Bulletins and Notices....................2 Chapter 1. Description Features Product Features........................4 Technical Specifications ......................5 Components External Luminaire Components ....................6 Head and Yoke Components .....................
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VL4000 Pan / Tilt Cable Assembly ..................140 VL4000 Color Power Distribution Cable Assembly ............141 VL4000 Lamp Base & Tip Fan Extension Cable Assembly ..........142 VL4000 Data Network Extension Cable Assembly ............. 143 VL4000 Color Bulkhead 1 Cable Assembly................. 144 VL4000 Color Bulkhead 2 Cable Assembly.................
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VL4000 Tilt with Shield Cable Assembly ................158 VL4000 BeamWash Power Dist Cable Assembly ..............159 VL4000 Main from MCB Data Cable Assembly ..............160 VL4000 Main to Bulkheads Data Cable Assembly .............. 161 VL4000 BeamWash Inlet Fan Extension Cable Assembly........... 162 VL4000 Ballast to Ignitor Cable Assembly................
ANUAL Introduction About This Manual This manual provides descriptions, repair procedures, and illustrated parts breakdowns for the VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire. The manual is intended for use by Vari-Lite personnel and Authorized VARI❋LITE Service Centers and technicians only. WARNING: It is important to read ALL accompanying safety and installation instructions to avoid damage to the product and potential injury to yourself or others.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Customer Service Our Goal At Vari-Lite, we are committed to providing you the highest quality in customer service. Our comprehensive resources are available to help your business succeed and ensure you get the full benefit of being a Vari-Lite customer.
ANUAL Features Product Features All VL4000 BeamWash Luminaires have the following standard features: Color System A three filter CYM cross fading system capable of extremely smooth movements at both slow and fast speeds, and a variable CTO color temperature correction system.
1200W Short Arc Lamp, Philips MSR Gold FastFit. Technical Specifications For additional technical specifications and information, please refer to VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire User’s Manual (02.9704.6002) and the product specification sheet. These documents can be found in the product downloads section of the Vari-Lite web site at www.vari-lite.com.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Components External Luminaire Components The following illustration shows the external luminaire components and controls. Head Assembly Backcap Assembly Houses color system, gobos, animation Provides access to lamp for replacement wheel, strobe, iris and optics mechanisms and provides controls for beam adjustment.
OMPONENTS EAD AND OMPONENTS Head and Yoke Components The following illustration shows the major sub-assemblies which are located in the luminaire head and yoke assemblies. Gobo/Animation Assembly Head Cover Contains two rotating gobo / effects wheels, (attached by tether) one rotating animation wheel, and iris mechanism Backend Assembly Color Module Assembly...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Enclosure Components The following illustration shows the major sub-assemblies which are located in the luminaire enclosure assembly. (Yoke and head assemblies not shown for clarity.) Enclosure Top Covers Pan Tube Assembly...
HAPTER Routine Maintenance This chapter contains test, service, and standard maintenance procedures. • Equipment Handling • Troubleshooting • Routine Maintenance Note: This manual is a preliminary release version. Additional maintenance procedures and information will be released in an updated version of the manual. WARNING: All maintenance procedures are to be performed with power removed from the luminaire.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Equipment Handling Below are some basic tips and information on handling luminaires and their associated components. Locations/Use VARI❋LITE luminaires are designed for dry locations only. Exposure to rain or moisture (including, but not limited to, fog machines, misters, etc.,) may damage luminaire.
QUIPMENT ANDLING OLID TATE LECTRONICS • If the luminaire will be dimmed out for more than two hours, the lamp should be doused. Solid State Electronics Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Electrostatic discharge (ESD) presents a significant danger to solid state electronic components (semiconductor devices and PC board assemblies).
To review the error messages again, it will be necessary to access them using the Status function. Also, the VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire stores error messages in a log file within the luminaire. The log file can be downloaded from the fixture’s USB port as described in "USB Logging"...
ROUBLESHOOTING ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE Troubleshooting Guide If a problem is suspected, first try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. The chart below provides possible causes and remedies for various error messages and/or symptoms. CAUTION: Some troubleshooting is included for reference only. Performing remedies may void product warranty.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Routine Maintenance Lamp Removal and Installation WARNING: Disconnect fixture before relamping. Déconnectez le projecteur avant que le changement de lampe. CAUTIONS & WARNINGS • Wear cotton gloves or other covering while installing lamp. Touching lamp glass with bare fingers will leave oil and may cause the lamp to explode or reduce lamp life.
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OUTINE AINTENANCE EMOVAL AND NSTALLATION Step 6. Remove replacement lamp from shipping box. Step 7. As shown in Figure 2-2, align replacement lamp tabs with lamp socket. Align tabs of lamp with socket when installing Lamp* NOTE: * "Bow" of lamp must be oriented with "Slot"...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Fixed Color Wheel Filter Removal and Installation To remove and replace fixed color filters: Step 1. Before removing power from luminaire, move Edge towards front of luminaire with control console or via luminaire menu system.
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OUTINE AINTENANCE IXED OLOR HEEL ILTER EMOVAL AND NSTALLATION Step 4. At fixed color wheel, slowly rotate wheel by hand until filter to be removed is visible on assembly as shown in Figure 2-5. Step 5. At filter to be removed, (1) press filter out of fixed color wheel with fingers and (2) guide filter up and away from fixed color wheel.
ERVICE ANUAL Rotating Gobo Removal and Installation CAUTION: VL4000 BeamWash Luminaires accept glass gobos only. Use of metal gobos in these luminaires may damage gobo assembly and will void the luminaire warranty. To remove and replace rotating gobos: Step 1. Before removing power from luminaire, move Edge towards front of luminaire with control console or via luminaire menu system.
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OUTINE AINTENANCE OTATING EMOVAL AND NSTALLATION CAUTION: Wear protective gloves or other protective covering while handling gobos to avoid leaving fingerprints. If dirty, clean with isopropyl alcohol and a soft, lint-free cloth. Note: For the standard load of rotating gobos, refer to “Rotating Gobo Wheel 1”...
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Rear of gobo is the REFLECTIVE side and MUST be towards lamp. VL4000 BeamWash Luminaires accept glass gobos only. Use of metal gobos in these luminaires may damage gobo assembly and will void the luminaire warranty.
OUTINE AINTENANCE NIMATION HEEL EMOVAL AND NSTALLATION Animation Wheel Removal and Installation To remove and replace animation wheel: Step 1. Before removing power from luminaire, move Edge towards front of luminaire with control console or via luminaire menu system. WARNING: Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely before performing this procedure.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL CAUTION: Be careful not to lose belt bearing, washer, screw or post. These will be required for reassembly and installation. Step 6. Slip belt off of animation wheel. Remove wheel. See Detail...
OUTINE AINTENANCE RISM EMOVAL AND NSTALLATION Prism Removal and Installation To remove and replace prism: Step 1. Before removing power from luminaire, move Edge towards front of luminaire with control console or via luminaire menu system. WARNING: Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely before performing this procedure.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Step 6. As indicated in Figure 2-13 remove two screws securing prism to arm. IMPORTANT! Be careful not to lose removed screws. These will be required for reassembly and installation. Step 7. Install new prism using screws removed in previous step.
OUTINE AINTENANCE LEANING PTICAL ENSES AND ILTERS Cleaning Optical Lenses and Filters WARNING: Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. WARNING: Acetone is a harsh cleaning agent and solvent. Acetone is very flammable. Please handle acetone according to manufacturer’s safety instructions and precautions. The front lens, optics/color filters, and reflector may require cleaning after extended use.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Notes 02 .9 704.60 10 0...
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HAPTER Illustrated Parts Breakdown This chapter contains illustrated parts breakdowns for all VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire assemblies. • Drawing Trees • Principle of Operation • Top Assembly • Head Assembly • Yoke Assembly • Enclosure Assembly • Cable Assemblies 02.97 04.601 0 0...
Tilt Motor with Pulley Assembly 21.9704.0764 Rev. A Continued on “VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire (Part 2)” on page Tilt Belt Tension Rollers Assembly 21.9704.1760 Rev. A Figure 3-1: VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire Subassembly Drawing Tree Part 1 02 .9 704.60 10 0...
25.9687.0020 Rev. A Continued on “VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire (Part 3)” on page Back End Assembly 21.9704.6615 Rev. F Continued on “VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire (Part 5)” on page Figure 3-2: VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire Subassembly Drawing Tree Part 2 02.97 04.601 0 0...
25.9704.0711 Rev. B Assembly 25.9704.0402 Rev. A VL4000 Color A to Color B Cable Assembly VL4000 Color Bulkhead 4 Cable 25.9704.0712 Rev. A Assembly 25.9704.0403 Rev. A Figure 3-6: VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire Subassembly Drawing Tree Part 6 02.97 04.601 0 0...
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Dot Buffet Quadcone, Red Figure 3-7: Included Items Kit, VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire Note: * = Do not handle lamp with bare hands. When handling, it is best to wear clean cotton gloves in order to keep the lamp’s glass as dirt and grease free as possible.
ASSY, VL4K TILT MAGNET 22.9704.6605 ASSY, SIDE RAIL, RIGHT 22.9704.6608 ASSY, SIDE RAIL, LEFT 23.9704.0003 FAN ASSY, VL4000 LAMP TIP AND BASE 24.9704.2909 BOARD, 12V REGULATOR/DISTRO 53.5655.0251 SCREW, 6-20 X 1/4" PFZ THREAD FORMING 53.6545.0003 SCREW, 8-32 X 3/8" PFZ 53.6552.0001...
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Head Frame Assembly (continued) (x3) (x2) (x4) (x4)* (x4) (x4) (x2) (x8)* (x8) (x4) (x3) (x2) *APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. Figure 3-14: Head Frame Assembly 02 .9 704.60 10 0...
ASSY, LENS GROUP 3, VL4000 BEAMWASH 24.9704.1913 #BD, 7-WAY MOTOR DRIVER 25.9687.0020 SWITCH, SLOTTED OPTICAL 25.9704.6100 CABLE ASSY, VL4000 BW OPTICS BLKHD CABLE (NOT SHOWN) 53.6513.0032 SCREW, M3 X 0.5 X 10 MM LG PPZ SEMS 53.6522.0004 SCREW, 6-32 X 1/4" SOC HD 53.6523.0001 SCREW, 6-32 X 3/8", SCB...
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Item Qty. Description 53.6575.0009 SCREW, 8-32 X 3/8" PPB SEMS 53.6599.0001 SCREW, 4-40 X 3/8" PFZ 53.6601.0002 SCREW, 4-40 X 3/16" PTZ 53.6608.0001 SCREW, 6-32 X 3/8" PFB 53.6682.0002 SCREW, 4-40 X 1/4" PPZ SEMS 53.6682.0022...
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**APPLY APPROX 1.25" BEAD OF RTV TO INTERSECTION OF BAFFLE AND LENS GROUP 1 APPROX LOCATION MIDWAY BETWEEN TWO MOUNTING SCREWS AS SHOWN AFTER BAFFLE INSTALLATION. ALLOW TO AIR CURE. Figure 3-15: VL4000 BeamWash Optics Assembly (Part 1) 02.97 04.601 0 0...
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AND ARE PRESSED ALL THE WAY UP AGAINST THE (x2) BULKHEAD BEFORE TIGHTENING THE MOUNTING SCREW. THIS 35 Ref WILL SET THE PROPER POSITION FOR LENS CALIBRATION. (x7)* Figure 3-16: VL4000 BeamWash Optics Assembly (Part 2) 02 .9 704.60 10 0...
SSEMBLY OTOR SSEMBLY Edge Lens Motor Assembly 21.9704.6185 Rev. E Refer to Figure 3-17 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.1131 FORWARD PULLEY SHAFT, BEARING 10.9704.1212 MOTOR PULLEY W/ FLANGES 10.9704.6185 MOUNT PLATE, BELT DRIVE 21.9704.0330 ASSY, DAMPER, MOTOR SHAFT, 5 MM 44.9704.1216 MOTOR, SIZE 17, 24 MM SHAFT, HIGH TORQUE 53.5560.0187 SCREW, SET 8-32 X 3/16"...
SSEMBLY OTOR SSEMBLY Zoom Lens Motor Assembly 21.9704.6195 Rev. D Refer to Figure 3-19 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.1131 FORWARD PULLEY SHAFT, BEARING 10.9704.1212 MOTOR PULLEY W/ FLANGES 10.9704.6195 MOUNT PLATE, BELT DRIVE 21.9704.0330 ASSY, DAMPER, MOTOR SHAFT, 5 MM 44.9704.1216 MOTOR, SIZE 17, 24 MM SHAFT, HIGH TORQUE 53.5560.0187 SCREW, SET 8-32 X 3/16"...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Prism Arm Assembly 21.9704.6335 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-23 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.6313 INDEX PULLEY, LENTICULAR 10.9704.6321 ARM, PRISM 10.9704.6324 FLAG, ANIMATION ARM 10.9704.6327 COUPLER, PRISM ARM 21.9704.6395 ASSY, 5-FACET LINEAR PRISM, INTERCHANGEABLE 53.5564.0188...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Wash Arm Motor Assembly 21.9704.6360 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-25 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.1233 PULLEY, 16 GRV, 0.125" WD, ANIMATION ARM DRIVE 10.9704.6325 ARM STOP MOUNT 10.9704.6352 FROST PIVOT MOTOR MOUNT 25.9687.0020...
SSEMBLY LOTTED PTICAL WITCH Slotted Optical Switch 25.9687.0020 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-26 Note: This part is only available as an assembly. Shown for reference only. Item Qty. Description 25.9687.0020 SWITCH, SLOTTED OPTICAL Figure 3-26: Slotted Optical Switch 02.97 04.601 0 0...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Reflector Assembly 21.9704.6619 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-28 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.0618 CLIP, REFLECTOR MOUNT 10.9704.6617 REFLECTOR MOUNT PLATE 42.9704.0151 REFLECTOR, RETRO 42.9704.6150 REFLECTOR, PRIMARY, SMOOTH 53.6525.0188 SCREW, 6-32 X 3/16" LG PPZ...
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Item Qty. Description 44.9704.0217 MOTOR, SIZE 17, 24 MM SHAFT, SHORT STACK 53.6513.0019 SCREW, M3 X .5 X 5 MM LG, PPB, METRIC 53.6513.0008 SCREW, M3 X .5 X 5 MM LG, PFB, METRIC 53.6513.0023...
BEARING, TORQUE TUBE, 1.313 OD 54.9687.1253 BEARING, NPB, MR105ZZK13 55.2256.0001 MAGNET, 2:17 SMCO 2MM X 2MM X3MM LOCTITE #242, REMOVABLE (BY OTHERS) 10.9678.0250 MAGNET TAPE (NOT SHOWN) Note: For included gobos, refer to “Included Items Kit, VL4000 BeamWash” on page 02.97 04.601 0 0...
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Gobo Wheel 1 Assembly (continued) (x3)* Note, this slot is not used. (x4)* (x3) (x3)* Notes: *APPLY ONE DROP OF LOCTITE (ITEM 13) TO SCREW THREADS DURING INSTALLATION. CLEAN AREA AROUND MAGNET SLOT IN WHEEL THOROUGHLY WITH SOLVENT. INSTALL MAGNET (ITEM 12) INTO SLOT, SOUTH POLE FACING OUT, USING TAPE (ITEM 14).
BEARING, NPB, MR105ZZK13 55.2256.0001 MAGNET, 2:17 SMCO 2MM X 2MM X3MM LOCTITE #242, REMOVABLE (NOT SHOWN - BY OTHERS) 10.9678.0250 MAGNET TAPE (NOT SHOWN) Note: For included gobos, refer to “Included Items Kit, VL4000 BeamWash” on page 02.97 04.601 0 0...
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Gobo Wheel 2 Assembly (continued) (x3)* 10** Note, this slot is not used. (x4)* (x3) (x3)* Notes: *APPLY ONE DROP OF LOCTITE (ITEM 13) TO SCREW THREADS DURING INSTALLATION. **CLEAN AREA AROUND MAGNET SLOT IN WHEEL THOROUGHLY WITH SOLVENT. INSTALL MAGNET (ITEM 10) INTO SLOT, SOUTH POLE FACING OUT, USING TAPE (ITEM 12).
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Concurrent Animation Wheel Assembly (continued) (x4) (x5) (x6) (x4)* (x4)* (x2)*/*** (x3)* (x2) *APPLY ONE DROP OF LOCTITE TO SCREW THREADS DURING INSTALLATION. **NOTE FLAG ORIENTATION. ***PRESS FIRMLY DOWN ON OUTSIDE PULLEY TO REMOVE ALL FREE SPACE IN PARTS STACK BEFORE TIGHTENING SET SCREWS IN OUTSIDE PULLEY.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Front Gobo Bulkhead with Iris Assembly 21.9704.6505 Rev. C Refer to Figure 3-40 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.0218 SENSOR BRACKET, GOBO WHEEL 2 10.9704.0693 CLAMP, CONN, 5 DRIVER BOARD 10.9704.6234 BULKHEAD, FRONT, GOBO MODULE 21.9704.6272...
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SSEMBLY RONT ULKHEAD WITH SSEMBLY Front Gobo Bulkhead with Iris Assembly (continued) (x4)* (x4) (x2) (x6) (x2) (x2) *APPLY ONE DROP OF LOCTITE TO SCREW THREADS DURING INSTALLATION. Figure 3-40: Front Gobo Bulkhead with Iris Assembly 02.97 04.601 0 0...
SSEMBLY OLOR ODULE SSEMBLY Color Module Assembly 21.9704.7400 Rev. C Refer to Figure 3-42, Figure 3-43 Figure 3-44 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.0406 GUIDE ROD, COLOR FLAG 10.9704.0407 SLIDE, COLOR FLAG 10.9704.0408 SLIDE, COLOR FLAG, OPPOSITE 10.9704.0410 PULLEY, DRIVE, COLOR FLAG 10.9704.0434 STANDOFF, BULKHEAD, FIXED COLOR WHEEL 10.9704.0461...
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SSEMBLY OLOR ODULE SSEMBLY Color Module Assembly (continued) Blower Cyan Dimmer Strobe Fixed Colors Yellow Magenta Driver PCBs Refer to Figure 3-43 Refer to Figure 3-44 page 94 for this portion of page 95 for this portion of the assembly. the assembly.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Color Module Assembly (continued) (x10) (x4) (x4) (x16)* Dimmer (x2) (x10) (x5) (x5) (x5) (x2) (x4) (x6) (x6) (x2)* (x2) (x8) (x2) (x3) *APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
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SSEMBLY OLOR ODULE SSEMBLY Color Module Assembly (continued) Assembly continued from Figure 3-43 on page 94. (x10) (x5) (x4) (x10)* (x3) (x4)* (x5) (x5) (x3) (x5) (x4) Cyan Magenta Yellow (x4) (x10) (x2) (x6) (x4)* (x6) (x2) (x2) (x5) (x2) *APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL 210 Groove Belt Assembly 21.9704.0411 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-45 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.0442 CLAMP, COLOR BELT 53.6661.0003 SCREW, 0-80 X 3/16" LG PFSS 54.9704.0401 BELT, TIMING, MXL, 210 GRV, 125 WD, SIL/KEV...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Fixed Color Wheel Assembly 21.9704.0415 Rev. G Refer to Figure 3-47 Item Qty. Description 21.9704.0430 ASSY, FIXED COLOR WHEEL 1 21.9704.0435 ASSY, FIXED COLOR WHEEL 2 21.9704.0419 ASSY, MOTOR, FIXED COLOR 54.9698.0002...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Fixed Color Wheel 1 Assembly 21.9704.0430 Rev. D Refer to Figure 3-48 Item Qty. Description 10.9686.1478 MAGNET, PLANET GEAR INDEX 10.9704.0425 HUB, FIXED COLOR WHEEL 10.9704.0426 PLATE, COLOR WHEEL 10.9704.1431 SPRING PLATE, FIXED COLOR WHEEL 41.9704.0490...
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SSEMBLY IXED OLOR HEEL SSEMBLY Fixed Color Wheel 1 Assembly (continued) (x2) Congo Blue (x5)* Dark Fuchsia South Pole Kelly Green Orange Open (No Filter) *APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.INSTALL MAGNET (ITEM 1) AND MAGNET TAPE (ITEM 12) USING LOCTITE 49 FLUSH TO FRONT SURFACE AS SHOWN WITH SOUTH POLE OF MAGNET FACING DIRECTION SHOWN.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Fixed Color Wheel 2 Assembly 21.9704.0435 Rev. E Refer to Figure 3-49 Item Qty. Description 10.9686.1478 MAGNET, PLANET GEAR INDEX 10.9704.0425 HUB, FIXED COLOR WHEEL 10.9704.0426 PLATE, COLOR WHEEL 10.9704.1431 SPRING PLATE, FIXED COLOR WHEEL 41.9704.0495...
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SSEMBLY IXED OLOR HEEL SSEMBLY Fixed Color Wheel 2 Assembly (continued) (x2) Blue Amber (x5)* Green South Pole Lavender Minus Green Open (No Filter) *APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.INSTALL MAGNET (ITEM 1) AND MAGNET TAPE (ITEM 12) USING LOCTITE 49 FLUSH TO FRONT SURFACE AS SHOWN WITH SOUTH POLE OF MAGNET FACING DIRECTION SHOWN.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Fixed Color Motor Assembly 21.9704.0419 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-50 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.0432 PLATE, MOTOR ADJUST, FIXED COLOR 10.9704.0465 SPACER, FIXED COLOR MOTOR 44.9704.0418 MOTOR, SIZE 17, SHAFT 0.55"...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Left Strobe Assembly 21.9704.0431 Rev. G Refer to Figure 3-52 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.0420 MOUNT PLATE, STROBE 22.9704.0453 ASSY, STROBE BLADE 44.9687.1204 MOTOR, SIZE 17, SHAFT 0.455" 53.6682.0002 SCREW, 4-40 X 1/4" PPZ SEMS 55.6738.0005...
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SSEMBLY TROBE SSEMBLY Left Strobe Assembly (continued) (x2) *APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. 0.035” BETWEEN HUB AND MOUNT SURFACE 0.311” NOTE CLOCKING OF MOTOR CONNECTOR Figure 3-52: Left Strobe Assembly 02.97 04.601 0 0...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Right Strobe Assembly 21.9704.0432 Rev. D Refer to Figure 3-53 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.0420 MOUNT PLATE, STROBE 22.9704.0454 ASSY, STROBE BLADE 44.9687.1204 MOTOR, SIZE 17, SHAFT 0.455" 53.6559.0001 SCREW, 4-40 X 1/4" PFZ 55.6738.0005...
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SSEMBLY IGHT TROBE SSEMBLY Right Strobe Assembly (continued) NOTE MOTOR CONNECTOR CLOCKING *APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. INSTALL ITEM 6 WITH HIGHLY REFLECTIVE SIDE TOWARD MOTOR. BEND TABS (A) OVER ENDS OF (x2) MOTOR MOUNT TO SECURE ENDS, TWO PLACES.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Control Belt Idler Assembly 21.9704.5443 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-54 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.5409 IDLER PULLEY, COLOR FLAG 10.9704.5423 IDLER SHAFT, PULLEY, COLOR BULKHEAD 10.9704.5428 IDLER BRACKET, COLOR BULKHEAD 53.6597.0001 SCREW, 4-40 X 3/16"...
SSEMBLY OTOR WITH ULLEY SSEMBLY Tilt Motor with Pulley Assembly 21.9704.0764 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-58 Item Qty. Description 10.9698.1749 17T 2 MM TIMING PULLEY, WIDE BELT 44.9698.0680 MOTOR, 3 PHASE SZ 23 HI-TRQ, MOONS 53.5560.0187 SCREW, SET 8-32 X 3/16" L NOTES: APPLY ONE DROP OF LOCTITE 603 (BY OTHERS) TO SHAFT.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Tilt Belt Tension Rollers Assembly 21.9704.1760 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-59 Item Qty. Description 53.6545.0010 8-32 X 1" UNDERCUT FLAT HEAD PHILLIPS 10.9704.2702 PLATE, BELT TENSION, TILT 10.9704.0766 ROLLER, TENSION ADJUST, TILT 10.9704.2701...
NCLOSURE SSEMBLY PPER NCLOSURE SSEMBLY Enclosure Assembly Upper Enclosure Assembly 21.9704.0800 Rev. Y Note: For this assembly, there are several breakout drawings for clarity. Each drawing is proceeded with a bill of materials (BOMs) for the parts of the section of the assembly shown. Refer to the following BOMs and their associated drawings: •...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Upper Enclosure Assembly - Part 2 Refer to Figure 3-61 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.0804 UNTHREADED SPACER 21.9704.0840 PAN BEARING / PULLEY ASSY 21.9704.0870 PAN / FAN DRIVER BOARD 21.9704.1820 PAN ASSY MODULE 53.5808.0001...
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NCLOSURE SSEMBLY PPER NCLOSURE SSEMBLY Upper Enclosure Assembly - Part 2 (continued) (x4)* (x4)* (x2) (x2) (x2) (x2) (x4) Item 8 is same as item 17 in Figure 3-60. (x4)* *APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. Figure 3-61: Upper Enclosure Assembly Part 2 02.97 04.601 0 0...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Side Mount Fan Assembly 21.9704.0810 Rev. E Refer to Figure 3-64 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.1817 UPPER ENCLOSURE SIDE WALL FAN MOUNT 22.9704.1850 FAN ASSY WITH RUBBER MOUNTS (NOTE: EACH ASSEMBLY IS 4...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Pan Bearing / Pulley Assembly 21.9704.0840 Rev. F Refer to Figure 3-60 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.0863 BRACKET SUPPORT 10.9704.4891 BRACKET, STABILIZER, PAN 10.9704.1809 EXTENSION, PAN TUBE 53.6536.0001 SCREW, 4-40 X 1/2" PFZ 53.6609.0001...
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NCLOSURE SSEMBLY EARING ULLEY SSEMBLY Pan Bearing / Pulley Assembly (continued) (x2)* (x4)* (x2) (x5)* (x5)* *APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THE THREADS OF ALL SCREWS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. Figure 3-67: Pan Bearing / Pulley Assembly 02.97 04.601 0 0...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Pan / Fan Driver Board Assembly 21.9704.0870 Rev. G Refer to Figure 3-64 Item Qty. Description 04.9704.0801 DIPSWITCH LABEL, PAN BOARD 10.9704.2837 SENSOR BOARD MOUNT PLATE 24.9704.1907 PAN DRIVER BOARD 52-0406 THERM PAD, VO GAP PAD ULT-SOFT, 0.45"...
NCLOSURE SSEMBLY ODULE SSEMBLY Pan Module Assembly 21.9704.1820 Rev. G Refer to Figure 3-69 Item Qty. Description 54.1255.0001 BEARING ASSY, BLACK FLUSH MOUNT 54.9698.0224 BELT, TIMING, S2M 210GRV 15 MM WIDE URTH/KVLR 10.9704.1867 BRIDGE, BELT TENSION ROLLERS 53.6505.0022 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8"-16 X 3/4" 53.2200.0008 NUT, 8-32 KEPS SS 53.2019.0004...
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Pan Module Assembly (continued) (x4)* (x2) (x6) (x2) (x2)* (x2) (x2)* *APPLY BLUE LOCTITE TO THE THREADS OF ALL SCREWS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. Figure 3-69: Pan Module Assembly 02 .9 704.60 10 0...
LVS Chassis Ground Cable Assembly 25.9687.0025 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-71 Figure 3-71: VL4000 Pan / Tilt Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02.97 04.601 0 0...
VL4000 Pan / Tilt Cable Assembly 25.9704.1703 Rev. D Refer to Figure 3-72 Figure 3-72: VL4000 Pan / Tilt Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02 .9 704.60 10 0...
VL4000 Color Power Distribution Cable Assembly 25.9704.0708 Rev. D Refer to Figure 3-73 Figure 3-73: VL4000 Color Power Distribution Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02.97 04.601 0 0...
Assembly 25.9704.1602 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-74 Figure 3-74: VL4000 Lamp Base & Tip Fan Extension Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02 .9 704.60 10 0...
VL4000 Data Network Extension Cable Assembly 25.9704.0711 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-75 Figure 3-75: VL4000 Data Network Extension Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02.97 04.601 0 0...
VL4000 Color Bulkhead 1 Cable Assembly 25.9704.0400 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-76 Figure 3-76: VL4000 Color Bulkhead 1 Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02 .9 704.60 10 0...
VL4000 Color Bulkhead 2 Cable Assembly 25.9704.0401 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-77 Figure 3-77: VL4000 Color Bulkhead 2 Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02.97 04.601 0 0...
VL4000 Color Bulkhead 3 Cable Assembly 25.9704.0402 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-78 Figure 3-78: VL4000 Color Bulkhead 3 Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02 .9 704.60 10 0...
VL4000 Color Bulkhead 4 Cable Assembly 25.9704.0403 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-79 Figure 3-79: VL4000 Color Bulkhead 4 Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02.97 04.601 0 0...
VL4000 Color A to Color B Cable Assembly 25.9704.0712 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-80 Figure 3-80: VL4000 Color A to Color B Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
VL4000 Pan / Power Distribution Input Cable Assembly 25.9704.2704 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-81 Figure 3-81: VL4000 Pan / Power Distribution Input Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
VL4000 Enclosure PFC Input Cable Assembly 25.9704.1800 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-82 Figure 3-82: VL4000 Enclosure PFC Input Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02 .9 704.60 10 0...
VL4000 Enclosure PFC Output Cable Assembly 25.9704.1801 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-83 Figure 3-83: VL4000 Enclosure PFC Output Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02.97 04.601 0 0...
VL4000 DMX Cable Assembly 25.9704.0802 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-84 Figure 3-84: VL4000 DMX Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02 .9 704.60 10 0...
VL4000 Ballast Control Cable Assembly 25.9704.0803 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-85 Figure 3-85: VL4000 Ballast Control Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02.97 04.601 0 0...
VL4000 USB Interface Cable Assembly 25.9704.0804 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-86 Figure 3-86: VL4000 USB Interface Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02 .9 704.60 10 0...
VL4000 Thermal Control Cable Assembly 25.9704.1805 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-87 Figure 3-87: VL4000 Thermal Control Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02.97 04.601 0 0...
VL4000 Chassis to Yoke Cable Assembly 25.9704.0716 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-88 Figure 3-88: VL4000 Chassis to Yoke Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02 .9 704.60 10 0...
VL4000 AC Input Connector Assembly 25.9704.0830 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-89 Figure 3-89: VL4000 AC Input Connector Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02.97 04.601 0 0...
VL4000 Tilt with Shield Cable Assembly 25.9704.2717 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-90 Figure 3-90: VL4000 Tilt with Shield Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02 .9 704.60 10 0...
VL4000 BeamWash Power Dist Cable Assembly 25.9704.6705 Rev. D Refer to Figure 3-91 Figure 3-91: VL4000 BeamWash Power Dist Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02.97 04.601 0 0...
VL4000 Main from MCB Data Cable Assembly 25.9704.6713 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-92 Figure 3-92: VL4000 Main from MCB Data Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
VL4000 Main to Bulkheads Data Cable Assembly 25.9704.6714 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-93 Figure 3-93: VL4000 Main to Bulkheads Data Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
Assembly 25.9704.6601 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-94 Figure 3-94: VL4000 BeamWash Inlet Fan Extension Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02 .9 704.60 10 0...
VL4000 Ballast to Ignitor Cable Assembly 25.9704.1702 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-95 Figure 3-95: VL4000 Ballast to Ignitor Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02.97 04.601 0 0...
VL4000 BeamWash Gobo Bulkhead 1 Cable Assembly 25.9704.6200 Rev. C Refer to Figure 3-96 Figure 3-96: VL4000 BeamWash Gobo Bulkhead 1 Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
VL4000 BeamWash Gobo Bulkhead 2 Cable Assembly 25.9704.6201 Rev. C Refer to Figure 3-97 Figure 3-97: VL4000 BeamWash Gobo Bulkhead 2 Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
VL4000 BeamWash Optics Bulkhead Cable Assembly 25.9704.6100 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-98 Figure 3-98: VL4000 BeamWash Optics Bulkhead Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02 .9 704.60 10 0...
VL4000 BeamWash Lamp Socket Cable Assembly 25.9704.7701 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-99 Figure 3-99: VL4000 BeamWash Lamp Socket Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02.97 04.601 0 0...
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Notes Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02 .9 704.60 10 0...
VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire The following tables identify the current technical notices and bulletins associated with the VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire. These improvements have been incorporated into this manual (where applicable) and are available on the Vari-Lite web site at www.vari-lite.com. Please note that not all bulletins or notices are applicable to all versions of the fixtures included in this manual.