Contents Safety ..................4 Avoiding damage .............. 9 Product overview .............. 11 Product features ............... 12 Preparation for use ............19 Control menus and LCD display ........23 Control menu layout ............25 DMX channel layout............28 Troubleshooting ..............35 10.
• Check the GLP website at www.glp.de and make sure that you have the latest version of this user manual. Check the fixture software version indicated on page 2 of this user manual and then use the fixture’s control panel to check the version installed...
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• If you have questions about the safe operation of the impression E350, please contact an authorized GLP distributor (see list of distributors at www.glp.de). • Use the product only as directed in this user manual. Observe all markings in this user manual and on the product.
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DMX signal, or when certain control menu items are selected. • Provide well-lit conditions to reduce the pupil diameter of anyone working on or near the product. GLP® impression E350 User Manual Rev. A...
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• Fasten the fixture to a structure or surface as directed in this user manual. Do not use safety cables as the primary means of support. GLP® impression E350 User Manual...
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• Do not modify the product in any way not described in this user manual. • Install genuine GLP parts only. • If at any time you see that the product does not conform with one or more of the above safety requirements, disconnect the product from power and secure the affected area until the fixture is installed safely.
36). Oils, solvents, and other chemicals commonly used for cleaning can damage the lens coatings and surfaces. Do not drop the product or expose it to mechanical stress. Do not expose the product to heat (from other lighting fixtures for example). GLP® impression E350 User Manual...
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Store the fixture in a dry location where the temperature will remain above 0° C (32° F) when not in use. Important! Allow the fixture to cool completely and release the tilt lock before packing or transporting the fixture in a flightcase or the original cardboard box. GLP® impression E350 User Manual Rev. A...
Q – AC mains power In G – Tilt lock R – Ethernet Port H – Yoke cooling vents S – DMX In 3-pin XLR I – Control panel display T – DMX In 5-pin XLR J – Mode button GLP® impression E350 User Manual...
4. Product features The impression E350 from GLP is a high-quality moving head lighting fixture with a 350W LED engine that provides powerful 7500 K cool white output. The fixture gives impressive hard-edged mid-air effects and bright gobo projections. Advanced...
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The rotating gobo wheel contains the seven rotating gobos shown below: Open Gobo 1 Gobo 2 Gobo 3 Gobo 4 Gobo 5 Gobo 6 Gobo 7 Little Dots Round Center Molecule Orna- Zebra Tissue Stairs Mark ment Figure 4. Rotating gobos GLP® impression E350 User Manual...
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• The Extra soft curve gives finer control at low light levels (where the eye is more sensitive to changes in light level) and coarser control at high levels. The default setting is Extra soft. GLP® impression E350 User Manual...
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• Fan constant high mode is optimized for maximum light output and suits operation in high ambient temperatures. Fans are set to constant operation at high speed. Light output intensity is limited smoothly if it becomes necessary in order to keep fixture temperature at optimum level. GLP® impression E350 User Manual Rev. A...
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DMX Shot command, it will display its stand-alone scene at all times when it is powered on but not receiving a DMX signal. You can therefore use this setting if you want fixtures to automatically start stand-alone operation when you apply power to them. GLP® impression E350 User Manual...
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The base has four Camlock fastener points and two M10 threaded holes for a removable tripod (supplied), omega brackets or direct mounting of half-coupler clamps, allowing various rigging options. Two eyelets are provided for safety cable attachment. GLP® impression E350 User Manual Rev. A...
See Figure 8. The base of the impression E350 has two threaded holes A that accept M10 bolts or screws, and four mounting points B that accept standard camlock quarter-turn fasteners. The camlock center-to-center distance is 90 mm (3.54 in.). Figure 8. Mounting points in base GLP® impression E350 User Manual...
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(by looping it more than once around the truss chord, for example). Secure the safety cable and check that it will hold the fixture if a primary attachment fails. GLP® impression E350 User Manual Rev. A...
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/ plug is rated minimum 250 V, 16 A, that it has a connection to ground / earth and that it has an integral cable grip. Follow the cord cap / plug manufacturer’s assembly instructions. GLP® impression E350 User Manual...
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• Pin 3 = Positive / data hot. • Pins 4 and 5 are not used. If you would like any advice with planning and installing a DMX link, your GLP supplier will be happy to provide assistance. GLP® impression E350...
See Figure 13. From left to right, the top line of the main menu displays: • Main CPU software version • Pan, tilt, and zoom modes: N (Normal) or I (inverse) • Dimming curve: L (Linear) or E (Extra Soft) • PWM frequency. GLP® impression E350 User Manual...
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• Use the Jog wheel to scroll up and down through menu options. • Press the Enter button to select a setting, confirm a command or enter a submenu. • Press the Mode button to escape and return to the top of the menu. GLP® impression E350 User Manual Rev. A...
Set zoom / focus Tracking tracking distance Medium Mode Effect wheel shortcuts Shortcut (pass through open) Fan speed Regulated (REG) temperature- regulated Set Fan Mode Fan speed constant: Medium low / medium / high High GLP® impression E350 User Manual...
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Main version Art-Net / WDMX driver Artnet/WDMX version LED Driver Color Driver Version Infos Head Driver Effect Driver Driver versions Pan Driver Tilt Driver Main Fan Driver LED Fan Driver Color Fan Driver GLP® impression E350 User Manual Rev. A...
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Reset Pan and Tilt only Reset head Reset effects and ON / OFF only processes in head Reset ON / OFF Reset entire fixture Default values are shown in bold type. User-settable values are displayed in grey boxes. GLP® impression E350 User Manual...
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To adjust the PWM frequency using the Special / Control channel, start at a value of zero, move to the required value and hold it for at least 5 seconds. Default settings are written in bold type. GLP® impression E350 User Manual Rev. A...
Check that power is turned on. fixture. Check cables and connections. Fuse blown or internal Contact GLP Service or authorized fault. service partner. Do not remove base or yoke covers. Do not attempt to replace a fuse or carry out any...
• Dry the fixture with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth or low-pressure compressed air before reapplying power. Lubrication The fixture does not normally need lubrication. If any moving parts show signs of rough movement, consult a GLP service partner. GLP® impression E350 User Manual Rev. A...
16-bit control: Dimming, focus, gobo indexing, gobo rotation, pan and tilt DMX compliance: USITT DMX512-A RDM compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20 Transceiver: RS-485 Receiver: Opto-isolated RS-485 Wireless DMX: Optional via Lumenradio CRMX PCB plugin Art-Net (in preparation): EtherCon GLP® impression E350 User Manual...
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Gobo diameter: 26.9 mm / 1.059 in. Max. image diameter: 21.5 mm / 0.846 in. Gobo thickness: 1.1-1.4 mm / 0.043-0.055 in. Material: Borosilicate 3.3 or better with dichroic or heavy matted aluminum coating GLP® impression E350 User Manual Rev. A...
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Depth (head horizontal): 474 mm / 18.8 ins. Width (across yoke): 471 mm / 18.5 ins. Height (head vertical): 642 mm / 25.3 ins. Height (head vertical, with tripod): 672 mm / 26.5 ins. Weight: 24.5 kg / 54.1 Ibs. GLP® impression E350 User Manual...
12. Dimensions GLP® impression E350 User Manual Rev. A...
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This product contains a lithium battery. Ensure that it is disposed of correctly and responsibly by an authorized recycling or waste disposal center at the end of its life. Where applicable, GLP participates in schemes that aim to ensure that local recycling and/or waste disposal centers accept batteries from GLP products.
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