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  • Page 1 P R O T E U S E X C A L I B U R user manual...
  • Page 2 Elation Professional B.V. | Junostraat 2 | 6468 EW Kerkrade, The Netherlands +31 45 546 85 66 | +31 45 546 85 96 fax | www.elationlighting.eu | info@elationlighting.eu Elation Professional Mexico | AV Santa Ana 30 | Parque Industrial Lerma, Lerma, Mexico 52000 +52 (728) 282-7070...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S General Information Limited Warranty (USA Only) Safety Guidelines Discharge Lamp Warning Overview Lamp Installation Colors and Gobos Custom Gobos Gobo Installation Torque Settings for Screws Installation Guidelines System Menu E-FLY Wireless DMX Setup Dimmer Curve DMX Channel Functions and Values Error Codes...

  • Page 4: General Information

    IP65 Rated RJ45 DATA Cable (Fixture to Fixture Interconnect Use Only!) IP65 Rated Twist-Lock Power Cable CUSTOMER SUPPORT Contact ELATION Service for any product related service and support needs. Also visit forums.elationlighting.com with questions, comments or suggestions. ELATION SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm PST 323-582-3322 | Fax 323-832-9142 | support@elationlighting.com...

  • Page 5: Limited Warranty (Usa Only)

    ELATION. It is the Customer’s responsibility to provide product proof of purchase and serial number by acceptable evidence such as an invoice copy or an approved ELATION Ex- tended Warranty Certificate (“EWC”) and any relevant maintenance records at the time war- ranty service is sought.

  • Page 6: Safety Guidelines

    This fixture is a sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is important to follow all instructions and guidelines in this manual. Elation Professional is not responsible for injury and/or damages resulting from the misuse of this fixture due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual.
  • Page 7 S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S RISK GROUP 3 - RISK OF EXPOSURE TO ULTRAVIOLET UV RADIATION! FIXTURE EMITS HIGH INTENSITY WAVELENGTH OF ULTRAVIOLET UV LIGHT FROM THE UV COLOR FILTER. WEAR PROPER SKIN...

  • Page 8: Discharge Lamp Warning

    D I S C H A R G E L A M P WA R N I N G This fixture is fitted with a DISCHARGE LAMP, which is highly susceptible to damage if improperly handled. NEVER touch the lamp with your bare hands, as the oil from your hands will shorten the life of the lamp.

  • Page 9: Overview

    O V E R V I E W...

  • Page 10: Lamp Installation

    L A M P I N S TA L L AT I O N INSTALLING OR REPLACING LAMP Please note that the lamp must be replaced between 1500-6000 hours based on usage as indicated on display. Use only genuine Philips™ Platinum Flex Lamps. Other lamp brands may cause damage and void the warranty.
  • Page 11 L A M P I N S TA L L AT I O N 3. Remove (4x) screws that secure the bottom panel. 4. Loosen the two slotted thumb screws, and unclip the bottom panel safety cable, and remove the lamp socket cover, exposing the lamp socket.
  • Page 12 L A M P I N S TA L L AT I O N 5. Loosen the two slotted thumb screws, unclip the bottom panel safety cable, and remove the lamp socket cover. 6. Gently remove the (2x) spade terminals connected to the lamp. 7.

  • Page 13: Colors And Gobos

    C O LO R S A N D G O B O S...
  • Page 14 C O L O R S A N D G O B O S...

  • Page 15: Custom Gobos

    Due to varying manufacturing processes and tolerances, it is highly recommended to provide a gobo sample and holder from the fixture to the custom gobo vendor for accurate sizing. Extended testing of custom gobo designs is highly recommended prior to use. Contact ELATION SERVICE for further information.

  • Page 16: Gobo Installation

    G O B O I N S TA L L AT I O N REPLACING A ROTATING GOBO Place the Elation Proteus Excalibur fixture on a firm flat surface. Locate the (10x) screws on the side of the moving head and remove them. With the panel set aside, locate the Pattern Bracket Assembly and remove the (4x) screws that secure it to the internal housing frame.

  • Page 17: Torque Settings For Screws

    * lbf-in = Pound Force Inches | kgf-cm = Kilogram Force Centimeters CAUTION! DO NOT OVER TORQUE SCREWS AS THIS CAN CAUSE LEAKAGE ISSUES! TO CONFIRM THE IP65 INTEGRITY AFTER A LAMP REPLACEMENT, TEST FIXTURE USING THE ELATION IP TESTER. CONTACT ELATION SERVICE FOR MORE DETAILS.

  • Page 18: Installation Guidelines

    INSTALLATION GUIDELINES FLAMMABLE MATERIAL WARNING Keep fixture minimum 5.0 feet (1.5m) away from flammable materials and/or pyrotechnics. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A qualified electrician should be used for all electrical connections and/or installations. USE CAUTION WHEN POWER LINKING OTHER MODEL FIXTURES AS THE POWER CONSUMPTION OF OTHER MODEL FIXTURES MAY EXCEED THE MAX POWER OUTPUT ON THIS FIXTURE.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES OMEGA BRACKETS WITH CLAMP INSTALLATION Insert the Omega Brackets into the matching holes on the bottom of the fixture. Secure the Omega Brackets to the fixture by turning each quick-lock fastener ¼ turn clockwise; making sure the fastener is completely locked. Omega Brackets can be installed into the fixture base as illustrated below.
  • Page 20 I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E L I N E S RIGGING Overhead rigging requires extensive experience, including among others calculating working load limits, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the fixture.
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES ART-NET | sACN CONNECTION When connecting fixture to a network switch to control multiple devices, a Gigabit Ethernet Switch that supports IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is required. Using a Gigabit Ethernet Switch that does not support IGMP can cause erratic behavior of all connected devices to the switch.
  • Page 22 1. Loosen the screw cap for the battery compartment. 2. Remove old battery and replace (inside “-”, and outside “+”). NOTE: Replace the battery only with an Li-ion battery (IRC14500/700mAh), which can be ordered from the Elation Parts Website https://parts.elationlighting.com/catalog/ product/view/id/18373/s/60420050026/category/2/...
  • Page 23 LEDs. This issue is not specific only to ELATION lighting fixtures, it is a common issue with lighting fixtures from all manufacturers. Although there is no true way to fully prevent this issue from happening, the guidelines below can prevent any potential damage from occurring if followed.

  • Page 24: System Menu

    SYSTEM MENU The fixture includes an easy to navigate system menu. The control panel (see image below) located on the front of the fixture, provides access to the main system menu and is where all necessary system adjustments are made to the fixture. During normal operation, pressing MODE/ESC button once will access the fixture’s main menu.
  • Page 25 S YS T E M M E N U ELATION PROTEUS EXCALIBUR Supports Software Versions: ≥ 1.0 MAIN MENU OPTIONS / VALUES (Default Settings in BOLD) DESCRIPTION Set Dmx Address A001~AXXX DMX Address Setting Dmx Value PAN…… DMX Value Display...
  • Page 26 S YS T E M M E N U ELATION PROTEUS EXCALIBUR Supports Software Versions: ≥ 1.0 MAIN MENU OPTIONS / VALUES (Default Settings in BOLD) DESCRIPTION Celsius Temperature C/F Temp C/F Fahrenheit PAN =XXX Initial Status Initial effect position ..
  • Page 27 S YS T E M M E N U FUNCTION - Auto Program Define fixture mode (Primary or Alone) for running Auto Programs. Select desired internal programs under “Select Program”, set the number of steps under “Edit program”, and edit individual scenes under “Edit Scenes”.
  • Page 28 S YS T E M M E N U ONLY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS SHOULD PERFORM THIS FUNCTION! NOTE: SAVED WHITE BALANCE IS ERASED AFTER A RESET IS PERFORMED! This function restores all fixture settings to the factory default settings. The password is 011 and must be entered each time a reset is performed.
  • Page 29 S YS T E M M E N U EDIT PROGRAM - Record Controller - Working With Built - In Programs A Primary unit can send up to 3 different data groups to the Secondary units, i.e. a Primary unit can start 3 different Secondary units, which run 3 different programs.
  • Page 30 S YS T E M M E N U EDIT PROGRAM - Record Controller - Working With Built - In Program [continued] Example: Program 2 includes scenes: 10, 11, 12, & 13 Program 4 includes scenes: 8, 9, & 10 Program 6 includes scenes: 12, 13, 14, &...

  • Page 31: E-Fly Wireless Dmx Setup

    E-FLY is enabled. Make sure to know what E-FLY wireless channels are being used in the area where the fixture is being installed. ELATION E-FLY WIRELESS TRANSCEIVER has 0-14 wireless channels. 4. Set fixture DMX address in the Set Dmx Address sub menu of the FUNCTION main system menu.

  • Page 32: Dimmer Curve

    D I M M E R M O D E...

  • Page 33: Dmx Channel Functions And Values

    D M X T R A I T S : C H A N N E L F U N C T I O N S & VA L U E S ELATION PROTEUS EXCALIBUR DMX Channel Values / Functions Supports Software Versions: ≥...
  • Page 34 Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL HOLD VALUE FUNCTION DEFAULT SNAP TIME STANDARD Rotating Gobo 0-10 Beam open 11-21 Spot open 22-31 Rot. gobo 1 32-41 Rot. gobo 2 42-51 Rot. gobo 3 52-61 Rot. gobo 4 62-71 Rot. gobo 5 72-81 Rot.
  • Page 35 Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL HOLD VALUE FUNCTION DEFAULT SNAP TIME STANDARD Fixed gobos1 Open Gobo 1 10-14 Gobo 2 15-19 Gobo 3 20-24 Gobo 4 25-29 Gobo 5 30-34 Gobo 6 35-39 Gobo 7 40-44 Gobo 8 45-49 Gobo 9 50-54...
  • Page 36 Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL HOLD VALUE FUNCTION DEFAULT SNAP TIME STANDARD Prism: 0-50 Open 51-100 Beam Expander 101-150 8 Facet 151-200 4 Facet Linear 201-255 8 Facet + 4 Facet Prism 1 Rotation: 0-127 Prism indexing 128-189 Clockwise prism rotation from fast to slow 190-193 No rotation 194-255 Counter-clockwise prism rotation from slow to fast Prism 1 Rotation Fine:...
  • Page 37 Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL HOLD VALUE FUNCTION DEFAULT SNAP TIME STANDARD EXTENDED Control: 0-19 Colour change normal 20-39 Idle 40-49 Lamp on 50-59 Lamp off 60-66 Lamp power 370W 67-73 Lamp power 430W 74-79 Lamp power 560W 80-84 All motor reset 85-87...

  • Page 38: Error Codes

    E R R O R C O D E S When power is applied, the unit will automatically enter a “Reset/Test” mode. This mode brings all the internal motors to a home position. If there is an internal problem with one or more of the motors an error code will flash in the display in the form of “XXer”...

  • Page 39: Maintenance Guidelines

    Regular inspections are recommended to insure proper function and extended life. There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture, please refer all other service issues to an authorized Elation service technician. Should you need any spare parts, please order genuine parts from an authorized Elation dealer.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    S P E C I F I C AT I O N S SOURCE Philips MSD Platinum 500 Flex 550W Lamp Variable Lamp Power Automated Lamp Hibernation with Instant Recovery Up to 4,000 Hour Lamp Life* *Test lab conditions. May vary depending on several factors including but not limited to: Environmental Conditions, Power/Voltage, Usage Patterns (On-Off Cycling),Control, and Dimming.

  • Page 41: Dimensional Drawings

    D I M E N S I O N S *Drawings not to scale. Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 42 D I M E N S I O N S *Drawings not to scale. Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 43: Optional Accessories

    O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S ORDER CODE ITEM TRIGGER CLAMP Heavy Duty Wrap Around Hook Style Clamp SIP126 5 ft. (1.5m) IP65 Twist Lock Power Link Cable AC5PDMX5PRO 5 ft.

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