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PHX Series LED Luminaires Installation & User’s Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION Product Safety Notices When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: a. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. b. Do not use outdoors unless the product is specified to operate in outdoor environments.
Altman Lighting, Inc., a subsidiary of Altman Stage Lighting Company, Inc., herein referred to as Altman, warrants each new product (except for spare parts or products Altman does not manufacture for a period of TWO (2 years from date of shipment to correct by repair or replacement any part defect due to faulty material or workmanship.
Available Accessories - Fixed Focus Pattern Holders ..............6 Available Accessories - Zoomable Focus Pattern Holders............. 6 Other Available Accessories......................6 PHX Series LED Luminaires Overview PHX Series LED Luminaire Components ..................... 7 Fixed Focus Models........................7 Zoomable Focus Models ........................ 7 Installation and Set Up Power Requirements..........................
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Special Cleaning and Care Instructions ..................... 26 Lens Cleaning............................. 26 Front Lens (Exterior) ........................26 Front Lens (Interior) ........................26 Service and Maintenance ........................27 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide ........................28 Technical Specifications PHX Series LED Luminaire Common Specifications ................. 29 Table Of Contents...
Accessories Contact your Authorized Altman Lighting Dealer for price and availability of all accessories for PHX Series LED Luminaires. Additional information can be found on the Altman Lighting web site at www.altmanlighting.com.
PHX Series LED Luminaires Installation & User’s Manual Included Accessories - Zoomable Focus Models Part Number Description 6-CF* Color frame, 7-1/2 inch x 7-1/2 inch Malleable iron pipe clamp SC-36-BK 36-inch black safety cable with spring clamp PHXZ-SFLGSB PHX soft focus lens with B-size pattern holder...
PHX Series LED Luminaires Installation & User’s Manual PHX SERIES LED LUMINAIRES OVERVIEW PHX Series LED Luminaire Components Fixed Focus Models Figure 1 shows the basic features of fixed focus models. LED Engine Housing Safety Cable Attachment Point Shutter Assembly (4 shutters)
INSTALLATION AND SET UP Power Requirements WARNING! PHX Series LED Luminaires should be connected to a constant circuit or a relay device. They should never be connected to a dimmer or circuit controlled by a dimmer. Read this section carefully on how to properly connect your fixture.
These items, as well as the luminaire itself, should be inspected periodically to make sure they are in good working order. This section provides a basic overview of how to install the PHX Series LED Luminaire in truss or on pipe using the provided c-clamp.
PHX Series LED Luminaires Installation & User’s Manual Installing C-Clamp The provided c-clamp should be installed as shown in Figure 4. Only use the hardware supplied with the c-clamp. C-Clamp PHX Luminaire Yoke Assembly 1/2-inch (13 mm) Mounting Hole 1/2-inch Flat Washer...
Focus Adjustment (Fixed Focus Models) Focusing PHX Series LED Luminaires is straight forward. Position the fixture as needed, loosen, but do not remove, the lens focus knob (refer to Figure 1 on page 7) and slide lens forwards or backwards until desired focus is achieved.
PHX Series LED Luminaires Installation & User’s Manual Rotating Shutter Assembly (All Models) If rotating the shutter assembly is required, loosen, but do not remove, shutter rotation lock knob (see Figure 7) on fixture. Using both hands, rotate the shutter assembly (in either direction) until in the desired position.
Installation & User’s Manual Accessory Holder Each PHX Series LED Luminaire is equipped with an end of lens accessory holder to hold the supplied color frame. Please note which model you have. The accessory holder for fixed focus and zoomable models are different and are operated differently.
PHX Series LED Luminaires Installation & User’s Manual Drop In Iris Slot (All Models) Each PHX LED Luminaire’s lens has a large opening for a drop in iris or motorized pattern device / gobo rotator (by others). This slot has a retractable cover in order to prevent light leak when not in use and should be closed as far as possible when in use.
PHX Series LED Luminaires Installation & User’s Manual Notes: • Recommended practice when using metal gobos - depending upon the complexity of the pattern - it may be possible to view an afterimage of the gobo if shutters are used in conjunction with the gobo. If an afterimage is seen, it is recommended to black out the steel pattern using high temperature black spray paint or request this process from the gobo manufacturer.
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PHX Series LED Luminaires Installation & User’s Manual Step 3. As shown in Figure 14, using a 1/4-inch hex head wrench (by others), remove yoke bolts, cup washers, and pivot covers. Please note order of hardware for reinstallation. Set hardware aside.
OPERATION Overview All PHX Series LED Luminaires have an onboard menu system that allow users to control a variety of luminaire features or setup the luminaire for standalone operation or control via DMX. This section covers the onboard menu system and DMX mapping for all models.
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PHX Series LED Luminaires Installation & User’s Manual Table 5: Menu Options and Settings Main Menu Sub Menu Options Description / Notes DMXAdr 001-512 Sets DMX address for the fixture. (Default is 001) 8 Bit Uses one (1) DMX channel per color.
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PHX Series LED Luminaires Installation & User’s Manual Table 5: Menu Options and Settings Main Menu Sub Menu Options Description / Notes Fixture dimming will be normal, Normal optimized for live performance Fixture dimming is be faster than normal. PWM is increased from...
PHX Series LED Luminaires Installation & User’s Manual Table 5: Menu Options and Settings Main Menu Sub Menu Options Description / Notes Displays the current operating LED Temp temperature of the LED in °C Displays the number of hours the luminaire has been powered.
PHX Series LED Luminaires Installation & User’s Manual DMX Maps This section provides DMX maps for all versions of PHX LED Luminaires. Please refer to the map specific to the fixture you have. Master Channel is selectable as ON or OFF and provides a Master Fade channel that dims all four (4) colors proportionally at the same time in order to maintain the color.
PHX Series LED Luminaires Installation & User’s Manual Table 11: Tunable White, 8-Bit Mode, Master Channel ON DMX Channel Channel Description DMX Range Description 3000K White 0 - 255 8-bit control of 3000K LEDs 5600K White 0 - 255 8-bit control of 5600K LEDs...
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PHX Series LED Luminaires Installation & User’s Manual Table 15: Color LEDs, 8-Bit Mode, Master Channel ON DMX Channel Channel Description DMX Range Description White 0 - 255 8-bit control of white LEDs (depends on Amber 0 - 255 8-bit control of amber LEDs...
Master (high byte) RDM Control and Tables PHX Series LED Luminaires are fully RDM compliant. This section outline the RDM features available for all models. Please refer to the table specific for the model you have. • For PHX1 (150W) LED Luminaires, refer to Table 18, “Supported RDM Parameter IDs (PID) for PHX1...
WARNING! Under no circumstances should ammonia-based cleaners, acetone, or other harsh solvents be used on or near the PHX Series LED Luminaire. These types of cleaners or solvents can permanently damage the optics or housings of the fixture.
Step 6. Once lens is completely dry, reinstall lens assembly. Service and Maintenance For all other service and maintenance issues, please contact your local Altman Lighting office or an Authorized Service Center. WARNING! Failure to follow the previous instructions and/or Disassembly (other than as described herein), alterations, unauthorized service, etc.
Troubleshooting Guide The chart below provides possible causes and remedies for various error messages and/or symptoms. If this chart is unable to address your issue, please contact your authorized dealer or Altman customer service at 1.914.476.7987 or customerservice@altmanlighting.com for assistance.
Compliance: cETLus Listed and CE Marked Note: Basic model specifications shown. For specific model specifications, features, sizes/weights, and accessories, refer to the product specification sheet or visit the Altman Lighting web site at www.altmanlighting.com. PHX Series LED Luminaire Common Specifications...
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