Vari Lite Vl800 PROPAR Quick Start Manual

Vari Lite Vl800 PROPAR Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 2: About This Guide

    VARI❋LITE - VL800 PROPAR QUICKSTART GUIDE Introduction About This Guide This Quickstart Guide is intended for a knowledgeable user to unpack, install, and use the VL800 PROPAR in a short time period. For the complete manual in PDF format, please visit our web site at: www.Vari-Lite.com...
  • Page 3 VARI❋LITE - VL800 PROPAR QUICKSTART GUIDE How to Reach Us 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,...
  • Page 4 VARI❋LITE - VL800 PROPAR QUICKSTART GUIDE Compliance & Safety Notices Compliance SAFETY Standards We, Signify, 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 5 VARI❋LITE - VL800 PROPAR QUICKSTART GUIDE GENERAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE UV RADIATION, AND INJURY TO PERSONS CAN BE FOUND BELOW. WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Luminaires may be mounted on any type of surface as long as mounting instructions are followed.
  • Page 6 VARI❋LITE - VL800 PROPAR QUICKSTART GUIDE WARNING: The light source contained in this luminaire shall only be replaced by the manufacturer or his service agent or a similar qualified person. Notes de sécurité 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...
  • Page 7 VARI❋LITE - VL800 PROPAR QUICKSTART GUIDE AVERTISSEMENT: INTERFÉRENCE RF Cet appareil est de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, cet appareil peut causer des interférences radio, et si c’est le cas, l’utilisateur peut avoir à prendre des mesures adéquates. AVERTISSEMENT:...
  • Page 8: Part Numbers

    VARI❋LITE - VL800 PROPAR QUICKSTART GUIDE Other Operational Temperature / Température de fonctionnement • The VL800 PROPAR has one operational mode. Refer to Table 1-1, “VL800 PROPAR Environmental Operational Temperatures” for information on environment temperature ranges associated with this mode. •...
  • Page 9: Included Items

    VARI❋LITE - VL800 PROPAR QUICKSTART GUIDE About the VL800 PROPAR Included Items The following illustration shows all items included with the luminaire: Seetronic power connector VL800 PROPAR QuickStart Guide Clamp contained in the carton box Note: Please check with Vari-Lite or Authorized VARI❋ LITE Dealer for availability on accessories...
  • Page 10: Connecting Power And Data

    VARI❋LITE - VL800 PROPAR QUICKSTART GUIDE Connecting Power and Data Connecting Power The luminaire requires standard AC power distribution from 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Current required depends on the AC supply voltage and product model. Refer to “Current vs. Voltage”...
  • Page 11: Current Vs. Voltage

    Current vs. Voltage Table 1-2, VL800 PROPAR Luminaire - Current vs. Voltage (260W LED) provides the luminaire’s current draw at specific voltages. Total Luminaire Current is calculated with the LED on and all motors sequencing.
  • Page 12 VARI❋LITE - VL800 PROPAR QUICKSTART GUIDE To connect power and data: Step 1. Connect data cable from console to first luminaire in chain at DATA IN connector. Step 2. If required, connect additional data cables from DATA THRU connectors to DATA IN Step 3.
  • Page 13: Installation Procedures

    Hanging the Luminaire The VL800 PROPAR Luminaire can be hung horizontally or vertically from any structure designed to work with the type of load created Clamp and Quick lock fastener or other mounting hardware are required.
  • Page 14 VARI❋LITE - VL800 PROPAR QUICKSTART GUIDE WARNING: Ensure that the bracket locking mechanism is fully seated after the bracket is installed on the luminaire. Figure 4: Installing Brackets on Luminaire Enclosure Installing in Truss: Step l. Lift luminaire into mounting position.
  • Page 15 VARI❋LITE - VL800 PROPAR QUICKSTART GUIDE b. Loop safety cable at least once around truss/pipe and secure around pipe. Note, truss hooks shown are sold separately. Truss and pipe by others. Figure 5: Safety Cable Installation / Luminaire Hanging Step 4.
  • Page 16: Menu Operation

    VARI❋LITE - VL800 PROPAR QUICKSTART GUIDE Menu Operation LCD Display and Menu System The VL800 PROPAR Luminaire’s LCD Display and Menu System provide local control for accessing the following fixture’s settings: • Address – to set the DMX address •...
  • Page 17: Menu Controls

    VARI❋LITE - VL800 PROPAR QUICKSTART GUIDE Menu Controls ) b u tto n s . The menu system is controlled by an [MENU], [Enter] and two Arrow ( These buttons function are shown in Figure Figure 7: Menu Control LCD Display and Menu System Operation The LCD Display Menu system consists of several categories.
  • Page 18: Status Bar

    VARI❋LITE - VL800 PROPAR QUICKSTART GUIDE Status Bar The Status Bar (as illustrated in Figure 8) is present at all times and displays luminaire operational information of the luminaire. The Status Bar contains the following information: Figure 8: LCD Display Status Bar •...
  • Page 19 VARI❋LITE - VL800 PROPAR QUICKSTART GUIDE Quick Reference DMX Maps The summary list DMX maps for the VL800 PROPAR are indicated in Table 1-3. Table 1-3: VL800 PROPAR 16-Bit Enhanced DMX Channel Summary Listing DMX Channel Description DMX Channel Description...
  • Page 20 VARI❋LITE - VL800 PROPAR QUICKSTART GUIDE Vari-Lite 10911 Petal Street Dallas.Texas 75238 1.877.VARILITE 1.214.647.7880 www Vari Lite com Signify Holdings All rights reserved. 2 July 2020...

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