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  • Page 1 VL800 BEAMLINE QUICK START GUIDE...

  • Page 2: About This Guide

    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. Whether your needs are telephone troubleshooting assistance, product training or technical service, our full-time staff of experienced professionals are on-hand to provide support.

  • Page 3: Safety Notice

    Compliance SAFETY Standards We, Vari-Lite, 10911 Petal Street, Dallas, Texas 75238 declare under our responsibility for the products contained herein are in conformity with the essential requirements of the following European Directives and Safety standards for United States and Canada.

  • Page 4: Notes De Sécurité

    VARI❋LITE - VL 800 B INE LUMINAIRE UICK TART UIDE Luminaires may be mounted on any type of surface as long as mounting instructions are followed. See instructions detailed in this manual. Note distance requirement from combustible materials or illuminated objects for VARI❋LITE luminaires. WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK VARI❋LITE luminaires are designed for dry locations only.
  • Page 5 AVERTISSEMENT: DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE LES INCENDIES Les luminaires VARI❋LITE ont été conçus pour être utilisés uniquement avec certaines type de lampes. Vérifier le type de lampe avant de remplacer les lampes. L’installation d’un autre type de lampe peut poser un danger. Les luminaires peuvent être fixés sur tout type de surface tant que les directives de montage sont respectées.

  • Page 6: Replacement Items / Accessories

    Luminaire Programming Software Safety Cable Assembly DMX Termination Connector Assembly Truss Hook, Mega-Clamp, Round and Square Truss Hook, Mega-Claw for 2” Round Tube Please check with Vari-Lite or Authorized Vari-Lite Dealer for availability on accessories. Note: 88- 105 -7 2 90- 00...
  • Page 7 Connecting Power and Data Connecting Power The luminaire requires standard AC power distribution from 200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Current required depends on the AC supply voltage and product model. Refer to “Current vs. Voltage” on page 7 for all models covered in this manual. The mating Neutrik®...

  • Page 8: Current Vs. Voltage

    leur production modifie la forme d'onde AC. Cela peut fonctionner pendant une courte période, mais finira par entraîner des problèmes d'alimentation, luminaires mauvais fonctionnement et / ou l'échec et peut annuler la garantie de l'appareil. Current vs. Voltage Table 1-2, VL 800 BeamLine Luminaire - Current vs. Voltage (230W LED) provides the luminaire’s current draw at specific voltages.

  • Page 9: Installation Procedures

    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.) AC In Data In Data Thru Data Thru Termination** VL 800 BeamLine Luminaire Channel Requirements* DMX512 Channels Description Menu Display...
  • Page 10 safety chain/cord attachment point Figure 5: Installing Brackets on Luminaire Enclosure Installing in Truss: Step 1. Using two people, lift luminaire into mounting position. Step 2. Secure in place with truss hooks. Ensure truss hook hardware that locks hook in place (e.g. wing bolt) is properly tightened and that luminaire is fully supported.

  • Page 11: Menu Controls

    Menu Operation LCD Display and Menu System The VL 800 BeamLine luminaire’s LCD Display and Menu System provides local control for accessing the following settings: • Address – to set the DMX address • Configure – various parameter settings, set luminaire ID •...

  • Page 12: Dmx Address

    DMX Address To set, edit, and save a DMX address: Step 1. Press [ESC]. Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until (DMX Address) appears. Press OK [Enter]. Address Step 3. Use [Left] and [Right] arrow buttons to scroll through all digits. Step 4.
  • Page 13 Quick Reference DMX Map The summary list for the 16-Bit Mode DMX map is as indicated in Table 1-3. Table 1-3: 16-Bit VL 800 BeamLine Luminaire DMX Channel Summary Listing 1 Group Mode (Default Mode) Description Description Channel Channel 1, 2 Intensity Timing 3, 4 Tilt...
  • Page 14 The summary list for the 8-Bit Mode DMX map is as indicated in Table 1-4. Table 1-4: 8-Bit VL 800 DMX Channel Summary Listing 1 Group Mode Description Description Channel Channel 1, 2 Intensity Timing 3, 4 Tilt Color Timing Pan Control Focus Timing Tilt Control...
  • Page 15 Notes 8 8- 1 0 5- 72 90 - 00...
  • Page 16 AMERICAS EUROPE 10911 Petal Street Rondweg Zuid 85 Dallas, TX 75235 Winterswijk 7102 JD Tel: +1 214-647-7880 Netherlands Fax: +1 214-647-8039 Tel: +31 543-542516 Fax: +31 543-542513 ASIA 24 Sovereign Park Unit C, 14/F, Roxy Industry Centre Coronation Road 41-49 Kwai Cheong Road Park Royal, London Kwai Chung, Kwai Tsing NW10 7QP...

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