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Elation Professional USA | 6122 S. Eastern Ave. | Los Angeles, CA. 90040 323-582-3322 | 323-832-9142 fax | www.elationlighting.com | info@elationlighting.com...
C O N T E N T S General Information Limited Warranty Safety Instructions and Guidelines Overview Colors and Gobos Custom Gobos Installation System Menu E-FLY Wireless DMX Set Up E-FLY Wireless Installation Location Guidelines DMX Channel Functions And Values Error Codes Cleaning and Maintenance Technical Specifications...
G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N INTRODUCTION This fixture 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.
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT Elation Professional provides a customer support line, to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.elationlighting.com for any comments or suggestions.
A. Elation Professional® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, Elation Professional® products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years (730 days), and Elation Professional® product rechargeable batteries to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of six months (180 days), from the original date of purchase.
S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S A N D G U I D E L I N E S This fixture is an extremely sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is important to follow all instructions and guidelines in this manual.
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S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S A N D G U I D E L I N E S DO NOT TOUCH the fixture housing during operation. Turn OFF the power and allow approximately 15 minutes for the fixture to cool down before serving.
O V E R V I E W 1. LED Lens Array 2. Wireless Indicator 3. LCD Control Menu Display 4. MODE/ESC Button 5. LEFT Button 6. DOWN Button 7. ENTER Button 8. RIGHT Button 9. UP Button 10. PAN Lock 11.
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 5:00pm PST...
I N S T A L L A T I O N 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.
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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. SAFETY CABLE RIGGING POINT CLAMP INSTALLATION When mounting fixture to truss, be sure to secure an appropriately rated professional grade...
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RIGGING Overhead rigging requires extensive experience, including amongst others calculating working load limits, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the fixture. If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt the installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury. Fixture is fully operational in the specific mounting positions illustrated below.
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ART-NET CONNECTION When connecting fixture to a network switch to control multiple devices, a Gigabit Ethernet Switch that supports IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is required. Using a Gigabit Ethernet Switch that does not support IGMP can cause erratic behavior of all connected devices to the switch. Click link below for more information about IGMP.
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.
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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. For example: if your fixture address is 010, then Channel 1 becomes Channel 10, Channel 2 becomes Channel 11, and Channel 3 becomes Channel 12.
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FIXTURE SOFTWARE CAN NOT BE DOWNGRADED! DOWNLOAD FIXTURE SOFTWARE TO PC ONLY! (NO MAC SUPPORT) PLEASE CONTACT ELATION SERVICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. 1. Copy fixture software update file from a PC computer to a compatible USB flash drive. Make sure only the fixture software update file is stored on the USB flash drive.
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PERSONALITY - Reset Default (011) ONLY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS SHOULD PERFORM THIS FUNCTION! NOTE: SAVED WHITE BALANCE IS ERASED AFTER A RESET IS PERFORMED! This function restores all fixture settings to the factory default settings. The password is 011 and must be entered each time a reset is performed. EFFECT ADJUST –...
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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.
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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.
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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.
DMX Transceiver immediately when E-FLY is enabled. 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.
E-FLY WIRELESS INSTALLATION LOCATION GUIDELINES There are many factors that affect and/or interrupt a wireless signal such as walls, glass, metal, objects, and people. Therefore, it is highly recommended to: Install devices a minimum of 9.8 ft. (3m) above audiences and/or ground level ...
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 ARTISTE PICASSO™ DMX Channel Values / Functions (62 DMX Channels) Supports Software Versions: ≥ 1.1.2 Features are subject to change without any prior written notice.
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MODE / CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION STANDARD EXTENDED AUTO FOCUS 0-50 AUTO FOCUS OFF 51-100 16.4 ft (5m) 101-150 24.6 ft (7.5m) 151-200 32.8 ft (10m) 201-255 49.2 ft (15m) AUTO FOCUS FINE 0-255 Continuous FINE Focus Adjustment SHUTTER, STROBE 0-31 Shutter CLOSED 32-63 NO Function (Shutter OPEN)
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MODE / CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION STANDARD EXTENDED CMY / COLOR MACRO SPEED 0-255 MAX to MIN Speed CMY / COLOR MACROS 0-31 32-39 Macro 1 40-47 Macro 2 48-55 Macro 3 56-63 Macro 4 64-71 Macro 5 72-79 Macro 6 80-87 Macro 7 88-95...
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MODE / CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION STANDARD EXTENDED 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...
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MODE / CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION STANDARD EXTENDED LAMP ON/OFF, RESET, LED REFRESH RATES, INTERNAL PROGRAMS 0-19 COOR & GOBO Change Normal 20-29 COLOR Change to Any Position 30-39 COLOR & GOBO Change to Any Position 40-59 ENABLE Studio Mode 60-79 DISABLE Studio Mode 80-84 All MOTORS Reset...
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MODE / CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION STANDARD EXTENDED LAMP ON/OFF, RESET, LED REFRESH RATES, INTERNAL PROGRAMS 900 Hz LED Refresh Rate 910 Hz LED Refresh Rate 920 Hz LED Refresh Rate 930 Hz LED Refresh Rate 940 Hz LED Refresh Rate 950 Hz LED Refresh Rate 960 Hz LED Refresh Rate 970 Hz LED Refresh Rate...
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MODE / CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION STANDARD EXTENDED LAMP ON/OFF, RESET, LED REFRESH RATES, INTERNAL PROGRAMS 1300 Hz LED Refresh Rate 1310 Hz LED Refresh Rate 1320 Hz LED Refresh Rate 1330 Hz LED Refresh Rate 1340 Hz LED Refresh Rate 1350 Hz LED Refresh Rate 1360 Hz LED Refresh Rate 1370 Hz LED Refresh Rate...
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”...
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ELATION ARTISTE PICASSO™ E R R O R C O D E S Error Codes are subject to change without any prior written notice. ERROR CODES DESCRIPTION Movement is not located in the default position after the reset. PAN Er...
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.