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VARl l � �ll l l E VL 2600 Profile/Spot/Wash Luminaire QuickStart Guide...
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“Current vs. Voltage” on page • VL 2600 Luminaires accept glass gobos only. Use of metal gobos will void the luminaire’s warranty. Ad d it io n a l Do c u m e n t a t io n For more information on installing DMX512 control systems, the following publication is available for purchase from the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT), “Recommended Practice...
For assistance in your area, call the dealer from which your product was purchased. or Contact an Authorized Service Center or Contact the Vari-Lite Customer Service Department, 7am - 6pm CST Monday through Friday, at the following: phone:1-877-VARI-LITE (1-877-827-4548) or +1-214-647-7880 e-mail: entertainment.service@signify.com...
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This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Vari-Lite system, service, and safety guidelines, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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FOUND BELOW. WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE VARI❋LITE luminaires have been designed for use with specific lamp types. The VL 2600 Profile/Spot/Wash Luminaire requires a certain type of lamp (see for all lamp types). Installing “Replacement Items/Accessories” on page 8 another type or unapproved lamp may be hazardous.
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VARI❋LITE - VL 2600 P ROFILE UMINAIRE UICK TART UIDE N o t e s d e s é c u r it é 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...
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à prendre des mesures adéquates. O t h e r Operational Temperature / Température de fonctionnement • The VL 2600 Profile/Spot/Wash Luminaire has one operational mode. Refer to Table 1-1, “VL 2600 for information on environment temperature ranges associated Environmental Operational Temperatures”...
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Truss Hook, Mega-Clamp, Round and Square 55.6841.0001 Truss Hook, Mega-Claw for 2” Round Tube For approved lamp types, see the latest version of Vari-Lite technical notice TN-248 in the Note: product downloads section on the Vari-Lite web site, www.Vari-Lite.com Please check with Vari-Lite or Authorized Vari*Lite Dealer for availability on accessories.
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VARI❋LITE - VL 2600 P ROFILE UMINAIRE UICK TART UIDE C o n n e c t in g P o w e r a n d Da t a C o n n e c t in g P o w e r The luminaire requires standard AC power distribution from 200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
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C u r r e n t v s . Vo lt a g e provides the luminaire’s current Table 1-2, VL 2600 Profile/Spot/Wash Luminaire - Current vs. Voltage (550W Lamp) draw at specific voltages. Total Luminaire Current is calculated with the lamp on and all motors sequencing.
Step 3. At last luminaire in link, install male termination connector at DATA THRU connector. (Luminaires and other devices on the same DMX chain may not function properly without termination.) Data In Data Thru Data Thru Termination** VL 2600 Profile/Spot/Wash Luminaire Channel Requirements* DMX512 Description Menu Display Channels 23 Channels 16-Bit Mode (default) **DMX terminator required for last fixture on DMX line.
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H a n g in g t h e Lu m in a ir e The VL 2600 Profile/Spot/Wash Luminaire can be hung horizontally or vertically from any structure designed to work with the type of load created by this moving luminaire. Two mounting truss hooks or other mounting hardware are required.
VARI❋LITE - VL 2600 P ROFILE UMINAIRE UICK TART UIDE Ensure that the bracket locking mechanism is fully seated after the bracket is installed on the WARNING: luminaire. Example Truss Hook and Mounting Hardware (not included, sold separately) Mount Bracket* Fit bracket’s keyed hole and locking mechanism...
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VARI❋LITE - VL 2600 P ROFILE UMINAIRE UICK TART UIDE b. Loop safety cable at least once around truss/pipe and secure around pipe. Safety Cable: Recommended for hanging installations. May be required by local codes. Safety cable is sold separately.
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Me n u O p e r a t io n LC D Dis p la y a n d Me n u S y s t e m The VL 2600 Profile/Spot/Wash Luminaire’s LCD Display and Menu System provides local control for accessing the following fixture’s settings: •...
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VARI❋LITE - VL 2600 P ROFILE UMINAIRE UICK TART UIDE Me n u C o n t r o ls The menu system is controlled by an OK (Enter), ESC (Escape), and four Arrow () buttons. These buttons function are shown in...
DMX input signal, the DMX address text will display in red text. Q u ic k Re fe r e n c e DMX Ma p s The summary list DMX maps for the VL 2600 Profile are indicated in Table 1-3 Table 1-4.
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