Read the safety precautions in this section before installing, powering, or operating this product. SGM luminaries are intended for professional use only. They are not suitable for household use. Les luminaires SGM sont impropre à l’usage domestique. Uniquement à usage professionnel.
Overview The VPL Series is a package of "Video Pixel Linear" luminaires. It is a Each VPL is a single array of LED Quad-Pixel clusters independently controlled, designed to create powerful pixel mapping and media effects for both indoor and outdoor installations. The fixture is a perfect lightning fixture for linear and radial installations where high-visibility and very flexible setup are essential.
Never carry the fixture by connected cables or wires! Installing / Rigging the VPL SGM offers three brackets for installation of VPLs: The touring bracket for temporary setups and single or dual bracket for permanent installations. The VPL Touring Bracket (P/N: 83060633) (see figure 2) is perfect for temporary installations.
The Touring Bracket is designed for temporary installations and rental applications. It is a versatile bracket, which can be adapted to trusses rigged in any direction. A VPL Single Touring bracket can carry a SGM VPL 1220-20 if it is placed no more than 300mm away from the VPL's end (see figure 4).
For further information or suggestions about the VLPs and their installation, please contact your local SGM distributor or SGM support at support@sgmlight.com Figure 7: Orientations of a corner lying flat or sideways.
10amp type B circuit breaker for each string of cabled VPL luminaires. Connect to AC power Connect the fixture to AC power using a SGM Power + Data joiner (not included) or RJ-45 similar. To ensure the correct ingress protection (IP-rating), always use the SGM VP cables, and waterproof RJ-45 kit (See figure 13) (Order number: 83062057).
Cable lengths SGM offers 3 default lengths of extension cable; 1m, 2.5m and 5m. However, it is possible to purchase a Custom Extension Cable Kit in either 1m or 10m (1m: P/N 83062054, 10m P/N 83062055), and the Crimping tool for VP connectors (P/N 83062301), to make cables of any length.
Installing the fixtures The recommended way to install VPLs using the VPL brackets is to install one at the time. Although it is possible to mount the brackets first, the inherent expansion and contraction of the aluminium profiles, from which the VPLs are made, can cause complications where temperatures may vary.
• FPS (frame per second) Protocols The VPLs operate via Artnet or Streaming ACN. The internal protocol for VPLs is SGM VP-Net which have a bandwidth limit of 100Mb. Lenses The direct view of the VPLs can be modified with snap-on lenses.
Fixture suddenly turned off. Power was turned off. Check the switches and breakers. Data connection was disconnected. Inspect data cables. If the problem is not solve, please contact SGM support via: support@sgmlight.com or through your local SGM distributor.
The only maintenance related to the VPLs is periodical exterior cleaning and occasional update of the firmware. Upgrading the firmware The installation of the upgrade is done through the SGM Network Admin tool. To execute the installation please see the SGM Network Admin manual.
Fixtures and accessories The VPL Series can be used with a variety of accessories. Contact your local SGM dealer to get the latest pricing and news about available accessories. Please note: the products listed below are subject to change without notice.
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Approvals and certifications Certified to Conforms to Conforms to 2014/35/EU: Low Voltage Directive Conforms to 2014/30/EU: EMC Directive Conforms to 2011/65/EU: RoHS2 Directive Certified to CAN/CSA Std. CSA E60598-1 Ed:2 Certified to CAN/CSA Std. CSA-E598-2-17-98 Ed:1 The information in this document is subject to chance without notice. For the latest information, see www.sgmlight.com.