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VL2B ™ and VL2C ™ Spot Luminaire 02.9631.0010 15 Jan 1997 Service Manual ® The Automated Lighting Company CONFIDENTIAL: This technical manual is confidential property of Vari-Lite, Inc.
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Vari-Lite, Inc and may not be used, disclosed, or reproduced in any manner without the prior written consent of Vari-Lite, Inc. This manual supersedes all existing VL2B and VL2C luminaire information and procedures. The following Vari-Lite technical publications are superseded by this service manual and should be discarded.
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TO: Product Support Department Manager 201 Regal Row Dallas, Texas 75247 COMPANY: Vari-Lite International FAX NUMBER: 214-630-5867 RE: Comments to VL2B and VL2C Wash Luminaire Service Manual (02.9631.0010) FROM: DATE: PAGE 1 OF 1 Copy or tear this page from manual, complete, and fax...
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Chapter 1. Introduction This chapter contains the following sections: General Information Equipment Description Photometric Data Location of Major Luminaire Components Principles of Operation 02.9631.0010 CONFIDENTIAL 15 Jan 98...
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About This Manual This manual describes specific information regarding description and installation of the VL2B™ and VL2C™ spot luminaires. It provides test, fault isolation, and repair procedures for the purpose of general service and repair of the luminaires. The manual is intended for use by Vari-Lite personnel and by Vari-Lite’s customers/clients.
VARI*LITE equipment. Technical bulletins are categorized by assembly or subassembly, and identified by a number such as BFB-003 (VL2B Luminaire Dimmer Belt Change). 1.1.3...
1. I HAPTER NTRODUCTION 1.1.4 Recommended Safety Practices This section describes the various types of safety factors to be considered while installing and operating VL2 luminaires. Equipment High Voltage All components of the Series 200 and 300 systems use high voltage to operate.
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- VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® • When handling a lamp, use the ceramic base to hold the lamp. Do not touch the glass part of the lamp. If you touch the glass part with your fingers, wipe off the fingerprints with alcohol. Oils contained in the skin, and therefore the fingerprints, deteriorate the glass when the oils are heated causing hot spots on the glass.
Equipment Description VL2B ™ luminaire 1.2.1 ® The VL2B™ luminaire is an upgraded version of the early VL2 luminaire. The luminaire contains a 400 watt arc source that maintains a consistent 5000ºK color temperature and an aluminum reflector. The dichro-wheel color system produces over 120 colors.
1.2.2 The VL2C™ luminaire is an upgrade to the VL2B luminaire. Its features are identical to those of the VL2B luminaire, but some of the assemblies have been altered for enhanced operation. One of the major upgrades is a 600 watt arc source and a glass reflector producing a bright 6100ºK color temperature.
1. I HAPTER NTRODUCTION 1.2.3 Dimensions and Weight The VL2B/VL2C luminaire weight is 62 pounds (28 kg). Note: Refer to Figure 2-1 for luminaire clearance and truss hook hanging dimensions. 1.38 in 35 mm 17.5 in 445 mm VL2B/VL2C LUMINAIRE SYMBOL 8.49 in...
1-10 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 1.2.4 Technical Specifications 1.2.4.1 Description Light Source OSRAM HTI SE 400W metal halide arc lamp, 5000°K. VL2B: OSRAM HTI SE 600W metal halide arc lamp, 6100°K VL2C: Power Requirements VL2B: 100 to 240VAC nominal, 50/60 Hz, 3 to 8A depending on the line voltage.
1-11 1. I HAPTER NTRODUCTION 1.2.4.2 Programmable Functions Color Dichro-Wheel dichroic color changer with more than 120 colors. Internal color correction filter. • Color change speed 0.1 second Color Correction 3200°K preset selectable from console. Intensity Control Mechanical dimmer provides smooth full-field control at all light levels. •...
Provides motor and sensor wiring connections to yoke cable Termination assembly. Board Reflector VL2B Luminaire: Ellipsoidal aluminum reflector directs light Assembly from arc lamp forward through color filters, gobo/beam projector, and dimming iris. VL2C Luminaire: Cold mirror coated glass directs light from arc lamp forward through color filters, gobo/beam projector, and dimming iris.
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1-13 1. I HAPTER NTRODUCTION Head Components (continued) 02.9631.0010 CONFIDENTIAL 15 Jan 98...
Provides unregulated DC power from AC input for use by lamp Assembly power supply assembly and low voltage supply PCB assembly. Arc Power Provides AC power for lamp. VL2B luminaire arc power supply Supply operates at 400 watts. VL2C luminaire arc power supply operates at 600 watts Pan Mechanism Drives belt-driven pulley to pan luminaire head.
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1-15 1. I HAPTER NTRODUCTION Electronic Chassis Components (continued) 02.9631.0010 CONFIDENTIAL 15 Jan 98...
ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Photometric Data The chart below represents beam specifications for the VL2B/VL2C luminaire. Specifications are given for spot diffusion and flood diffusion. VL2B/VL2C Wash Luminaire with 400W & 600W Metal Hallide Lamp LENS and DIFFUSION CANDELA BEAM BEAM...
1-17 1. I HAPTER NTRODUCTION Principles of Operation 1.5.1 Operation Overview Operation of the luminaires is provided by software run within the luminaire. The processing functions are primarily carried out on the following three printed circuit boards (PCBs) located in the chassis card cage assembly: •...
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1-18 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Low Voltage Supply (LVS2) The low voltage supply PCB provides DC voltage regulation for the luminaire. Motherboard PCB Assembly (MBD2) The motherboard routes power to the luminaire electrical components. Lamp Control Board (LCB)
1-19 1. I HAPTER NTRODUCTION 1.5.2.2 Bulkhead Assemblies Yoke Cable Assembly and Yoke Termination Board Located in the luminaire head, the yoke termination PCB connects to the yoke cables via one 26-pin and one 24-pin connector. The luminaire power is routed to the yoke termination PCB and then routed to the head electrical assemblies.
1-20 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 1.5.3 Data and Power Flow Diagram Input data and power are supplied to the luminaire via the Series 200 connector on the electronics chassis. Power is directed to the voltage selector board (VSB). The VSB provides power to the fan, and switches the transformer primaries for the appropriate mode.
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Chapter 2. Installation and Operation This chapter contains the following sections: Installation Checkout Installing VL2B/VL2C Luminaire Accessories Lamp Optical Alignment 02.9631.0010 CONFIDENTIAL 15 Jan 98...
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Installation 2.1.1 Luminaire Hanging VL2B/VL2C luminaires can be hung from a truss or similar structure by one of several methods. All methods utilize hanging clamps called truss hooks. VL2B/VL2C luminaires have five receptacles for hook connection. For an in-depth explanation of hanging methods, refer to Series 200 Installation and Checkout Manual (02.9622.0010).
TOP VIEW 4.75 in 121 mm 16.97 in 431 mm 34.15 in 867 mm 29.4 in 747 mm 21.25 in 540 mm 20.88 in 530 mm FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW Figure 2-1. VL2B/VL2C Luminaire Hanging Clearances CONFIDENTIAL 02.9631.0010 15 Jan 98...
In order to ensure that luminaires are not damaged during shipment, it is important to properly pack in the case. When packing VL2B/VL2C luminaires into road cases, it is important to load the luminaire with the yoke tab and electronics chassis tab stop on opposite sides of each other.
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2. I & O HAPTER NSTALLATION PERATION Checkout Use this procedure to verify proper equipment operation. 2.2.1 Power-Up Step 1. Connect luminaire to a VARI*LITE Series 200 console via an ACS Rack and repeater unit or via a cheater repeater. Step 2.
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Installing Sound Baffles Some hang locations require a reduced noise environment. Fan noise in luminaires can be greatly reduced by using the VL2B/VL2C luminaire sound baffle (with or without sound blanket). No additional hardware is used to secure the sound baffles to the luminaires when the luminaires are hung from trusses.
2-10 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 2.3.1.1 VL2B and VL2C Luminaire Sound Blanket Installation SOUND BLANKET STRAP BUCKLES SIDE BUCKLE MODIFIED SOUND BAFFLE SNDBFL Step 1. At sound blanket, unlatch buckles from straps and buckles from side of baffle shell.
2-11 2. I & O HAPTER NSTALLATION PERATION Lamp Optical Alignment The proper focus of the luminaire occurs when the source of illumination (lamp) is on the optical axis of the reflector. The optical alignment can be achieved by moving the hotspot to the center of the beam using the horizontal and vertical adjustment knobs on the lamp access plate of the luminaire.
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2-12 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® CAUTION: • To avoid breaking lamp, if there is difficulty in turning horizontal and vertical adjustment knobs, and lamp feels like it is striking ellipsoid reflector, turn knob in other direction.
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Chapter 3. Maintenance Procedures This chapter contains the following sections: Test Procedures Luminaire Fault Isolation Luminaire Maintenance Procedures Periodic Maintenance Refer to Series 200 System Equipment Preparation and Inspection Manual (02.3004.0042) for periodic maintenance procedures for new and used equipment. 02.9631.0010 CONFIDENTIAL 15 Jan 98...
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AINTENANCE ROCEDURES Test Procedures Tests can be performed on the VL2B/VL2C luminaire by means of diagnostic EPROMs placed in the luminaire itself or, in the case of the VL2C luminaire by downloading test software from the console. Both methods are designed to exercise the luminaire in all functional areas to aid in troubleshooting.
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1 EA PROM, (PRGMD:27C256-2) VL2C LO TEST (87.7149.0002) Tools: IC extractor Cheater cable To install test EPROMs and test VL2B/VL2C luminaire: Step 1. Remove luminaire from system installation. Step 2. Remove lamp control PCB. a. Remove six 10-32x3/8”PPB screws that secure chassis cover to electronics chassis assembly.
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3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES LED Indicators When the test is started, the run/fail LED on the lamp control board (LCB) will flash indicating the CPU is executing the test routine. If the LED stops flashing, an error condition has occurred to the test in progress. The LED on the control interface board (CIB) is used in certain tests to indicate status of events with the test.
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- VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Test 002 - Tilt Servo When test 002 is executed, the tilt motor drives the head against the tilt stop in each direction. The head continues to tilt back-and-forth until the thumbwheel setting is changed. Failure is indicated if the head tilts with jerky movements, too slowly, not at all, or remains against the stop.
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NOTE: This test will not function if the sensor is not found. The position of color and gobo wheels in relation to the bulkhead is critical in VL2B/VL2C luminaires. Alignment of the wheel to the motor shaft MUST be correct. This is best done using a motor/sensor test unit at a service center.
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3-10 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® LAMP ON STANDBY START IPRES SHORT APS Indicator LED’s Notes: • Once test 020 is executed, the lamp self-start mode is activated. Every time a new test is entered, the lamp will self-start. Every time a test is exited, the lamp will douse.
3-11 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 3.1.2 Download Test 3.1.2.1 Description The VL2C luminaire has the ability to use downloaded test software to aid in troubleshooting. A software test program exists in Artisan® Plus, mini-Artisan®2, and mini-Artisan® plus control consoles. After the software has been downloaded from the control console to the luminaire, the luminaire can perform tests to help determine a faulty assembly.
3-12 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 3.1.2.3 Downloadable Test Setup To prepare luminaires for downloadable test: Step 1. Connect luminaire to console utilizing all appropriate equipment and apply power. Refer to Series 200® System Installation and Checkout Manual (02.9622.0010).
3-13 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES To perform self test: Step 1. At console, change page to Luminaire Test Status. Step 2. At console, type test number in cue keypad window (or console channel select panel) and observe test. Refer to Test Code Description paragraph in this procedure for specific test numbers.
3-14 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 3.1.2.7 Conclude Test After tests have been run, it is necessary to unload test operating system software and reload normal operating system software to luminaire(s). Note: Actual cue memory remains in the luminaire LCB PCB at all times and is unaffected by test software download.
3-15 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 3.1.2.8 Test Code Description The following sections describe the expected results of each individual test code. Test Codes With test software loaded, the following tests may be executed by selecting the proper thumbwheel position or selecting desired luminaire(s) from console: Thumbwheel Test Executed...
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3-16 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Test X01 - Pan Servo When test X01 is executed, the pan motor drives the yoke against the pan stop in each direction. The yoke continues to pan back-and-forth until the test setting is changed.
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3-17 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES Test X03 - Beam Iris When test X03 is executed, the beam iris is cycled open and closed. Failure is indicated if the beam iris will not move or travels improperly. Parameter settings for test X03 are as follows: Parameter Test setting Test Results 2 seconds from full open to full close...
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3-18 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Test X05 - Brightness Iris When test X05 is executed, the brightness iris is driven closed until the sensor is engaged. The iris is then cycled almost fully open and then closed.
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3-19 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES Test X06 - Color Wheel 1 with Sensor When test X06 is executed, color wheel 1 is cycled until it encounters the sensor. The wheel stops, rotates away from the sensor, and back again. If the sensor is not detected, the wheel continues to cycle until the fault is corrected or the test setting is changed.
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3-20 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Test X07 - Color Wheel 2 with Sensor When test X07 is executed. color wheel 2 is cycled until it encounters the sensor. The wheel stops, rotates away from the sensor, and back again. If the sensor is not detected, the wheel continues to cycle until the fault is corrected or the test setting is changed.
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3-21 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES Test x08 - Gobo Wheel with Sensor When test X08 is executed, the gobo wheel is cycled until it encounters the sensor. The wheel stops, rotates away from the sensor, and back again. If the sensor is not detected, the wheel continues to cycle until the fault is corrected or the test setting is changed.
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3-22 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Test X12 - Combined Tests, Synchronized When test X12 is executed, all previous mechanical tests run simultaneously and in phase with one another. Parameter setting controls overall speed. Parameter settings for test X12 are as follows:...
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3-23 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES Test X13 - Combined Tests, Unsynchronized When test X12 is executed, all previous mechanical tests run simultaneously and independent of one another (unsynchronized). Parameter setting controls overall speed. Parameter settings for test X13 are as follows: Parameter Test setting Test Results simultaneous unsynchronized testing of...
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3-24 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Test 020 - APS Power Supply Test This test is intended for use by APS bench test technicians. This test overrides conditions that would normally shut down the APS, thus allowing readings and circuit adjustments.
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3-25 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES Test X21 - Sensor Test The sensor test reads the state of a selected sensor. The parameter setting determines which sensor is selected for test. A flashing LED on the CIB PCB indicates an open sensor. A lit LED indicates a closed (detected) sensor.
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There is no parameter setting for this test. Simply enter the two digit test number 24. VL2B luminaires should display “0A” on the control console corresponding to the digital switch setting 00001010 as read from the motherboard, not the switch face.
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3-27 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES Test 40 - Error Code History Entering test setting 40 for a selected luminaire provides a history of error codes for that luminaire compiled since testing began or prior error code messages were cleared, whichever is more recent. Error codes are displayed one at a time in the console board control window.
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3-29 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES Luminaire Fault Isolation 3.2.1 Luminaire Fault Isolation Chart Assuming that all other system components are working properly and that proper system power has been supplied to the luminaire: Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Luminaire powers up, but will not Bad input connection para.
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3-30 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Luminaire Fault Isolation Chart (continued) Assuming that all other system components are working properly and that proper system power has been supplied to the luminaire: Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Color filters not working properly Loose yoke cable connection at para.
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3-31 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES Luminaire Fault Isolation Chart (continued) Assuming that all other system components are working properly and that proper system power has been supplied to the luminaire: Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Improper pan response Bad CIB para.
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• Repeater unit is properly connected and working. • Lamp cable is good. Step 1. At VL2B/VL2C lamp input connector, check connection to lamp run cable. Ensure good connection. Step 2. Hard reset luminaire by removing and then resupplying power to repeater unit.
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3-34 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Step 6. If symptom persists, check transformers. a. Access transformer location. b. At transformer assembly, ensure all cables are properly and securely connected. If symptom persists, replace transformer assembly. Refer to Transformer Removal and Replacement paragraph.
• Repeater unit is properly connected and working. • Lamp cable is good. Step 1. At VL2B/VL2C luminaire input connector, check connection to lamp run cable. Ensure good connection. Step 2. Hard reset luminaire by removing and then resupplying power to repeater unit.
• Repeater unit is properly connected and working. • Lamp cable is good. Step 1. Inspect VL2B/VL2C luminaire input connector. a. Check connection to lamp run cable. Ensure good connection. b. Check condition of input connector. Using finger, push on pins to determine if pins are securely seated in housing.
3-37 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 3.2.2.6 Intensity Iris Not Working Properly Step 1. Open electronics chassis to gain access to motherboard. Step 2. At motherboard, ensure good yoke cable connection. Step 3. Remove head assembly covers to gain access to YTB. Step 4.
3-38 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 3.2.2.7 Color Filters Not Working Properly Step 1. Open electronics chassis to gain access to mother board. Step 2. At mother board, ensure good yoke cable connection. Step 3. Remove head assembly covers to gain access to YTB.
3.2.2.8 Edge Control Not Working Properly On VL2B luminaires a common failure is the lens barrel getting jammed in a extended position. This sometimes happens when the lens is left fully extended when packed into a road case. The lens bearing tube is vibrated and unseats itself during transport.
3-40 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 3.2.2.9 Gobo Filters Not Working Properly Step 1. Open electronics chassis to gain access to mother board. Step 2. At mother board, ensure good yoke cable connection. Step 3. Remove head assembly covers to gain access to YTB.
Luminaire Maintenance Procedures 3.3.1 Brightness/Filter Bulkhead Maintenance 3.3.1.1 Brightness/Filter Bulkhead Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA ASSY, VL2B BRIGHTNESS/FOCUS BULKHEAD, (22.9631.0028) 1 EA ASSY, VL2C BFB (BRIGHTNESS/FOCUS BULKHD) (22.9637.0005) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #2 To remove and replace brightness/focus bulkhead:, FIT TAB ON RETAINER 6-32X3/8"PPZ SCREW...
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3-43 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES Step 3. Disconnect brightness/focus bulkhead and color filter bulkhead yoke termination board connectors. a. At yoke termination board (Figure 3-2), disconnect the following IDC connectors: 1. Brightness/filter bulkhead four-pin connector from header marked IRIS E.T. (rev. C board) or DIM EOT (rev.
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Slide out color filter bulkhead from head. Step 5. Remove brightness/focus bulkhead. a. For VL2B luminaire, remove two 6-32x3/8"PPB screws and 0.434 inch OD x 0.156 inch ID x 0.062 inch thick flat washers that secure brightness/focus bulkhead to side rails.
At linear actuator motor shaft, disconnect focus lens mounting tube from linear actuator motor. 1. For VL2B luminaire, using 3/16 inch nut driver, remove 2-56 nut and #2 split flat washer from end of shaft securing focus bearing tube to motor shaft (Figure 3-3).
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3-46 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® FOCUS LENS MOUNTING TUBE ASSEMBLY 4-40 KEPS NUT BEARING CAGE ASSEMBLY FOCUS BEARING TUBE 6-32 KEPS NUT 6-32 X 3/8"PPZ SCREW LINEAR ACTUATOR MOTOR 6-32 X 5/16"PPZ SCREW BFBASSY8 Figure 3-3. Separating Focus Lens Mounting From Bulkhead b.
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3-47 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 6-32 X 5/8"PPB SCREW 2-56 NUT 6-32 KEPS NUT 2-56X3/8"PPZ SCREW TIE WRAP SADDLE 6-32X5/8"PPZ SCREW BFBVIEW Figure 3-4. Brightness/Filter Bulkhead Sensor Switch Removal and Replacement Step 6. Remove brightness iris. a. At brightness iris, remove three 6-32x5/8"PPZ screws and #6 flat washers that secure brightness iris to bulkhead, remove belt, and remove brightness iris.
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3-48 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® g. Install sensor and close iris. Verify that when sensor is actuated, brass Pupil Obstruction Device (pod) in middle completely covers iris opening, not permitting any light to pass through. Diameter of opening should be 1/4 inch. If iris is not completely blocked, bend pod in direction of cover iris opening.
AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 3.3.1.3 Brightness/Focus Bulkhead Belt Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA BELT, BFB, VL2B, .0800P, 188T, .250W, NO CORD (54.2009.0001) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Screwdriver, Phillips #2 To remove and replace brightness/focus bulkhead belt: 6-32 X 7/16"PPZ SCREW STEPPER MOTOR...
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3-50 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Step 5. Install new belt on bulkhead and re-assemble luminaire head by doing Steps 2 and 4 in reverse (Figure 3-6). ENSURE THERE IS NO CONTACT BRIGHTNESS/FOCUS BETWEEN MOTOR MOUNT AND...
3-51 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 3.3.1.4 Brightness/Focus Bulkhead Sensor Switch Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA ASSY, MICROSWITCH W/24 AWG WIRES (22.1023.0003) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Screwdriver, Phillips #2 Diagonal cutters MTA100 hand crimper To remove and replace brightness/focus bulkhead sensor switch: Step 1.
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3-52 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Step 5. Replace sensor and re-assemble luminaire. a. At replacement sensor, using the following pinouts, crimp sensor wires to four-pin MTA100 connector saved during removal. Wire Blue Blue Not Used Not Used b.
At end of linear actuator motor shaft disconnect motor from focus lens mounting tube assembly. i. For VL2B luminaire, using 3/16 inch nutdriver, remove 2-56 nut and #2 split lock washer (Figure 3-3). ii. For VL2C luminaire, using 5/16 inch nutdriver, remove 4-40 KEPS nut.
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Install replacement linear actuator motor and re-assemble luminaire. a. At replacement motor, trim wires. 1. For VL2B luminaire, trim lengths to 10 inches. 2. For VL2C luminaire, do not trim motor wires. b. Using MTA100 hand crimper and the following pinouts,...
3-57 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 3.3.2.2 Gobo/Beam Projector Sensor Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA SENSOR, REFLECTIVE OPB700AL (86.7001.0002) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Screwdriver, Phillips #2 Diagonal cutters Wrench, 1/4 inch, open end MTA100 hand crimper To remove and replace gobo/beam projector sensor: STEPPER MOTOR SENSOR...
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3-58 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Step 5. Prepare replacement sensor and replace sensor on bulkhead. a. At replacement sensor, trim wires to 9 inches. b. Using MTA100 hand crimper, crimp sensor wires to blue, four-pin MTA100 connector using the following pinouts:...
3-59 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 3.3.2.3 Gobo/Beam Projector Beam Size Iris Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA ASSY, BEAM SIZE IRIS (22.1013.0001) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Screwdriver, Phillips #2 Diagonal cutters To remove and replace beam size iris: IRIS BULKHEAD BEAM SIZE IRIS BEAM SIZE IRIS...
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3-60 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 6-32 X 5/16"PPZ SCREW IRIS BULKHEAD GOBO BULKHEAD 4-40 X 1/4"PPZ SCREW GBPASSY Figure 3-12. Separating Gobo/Beam Projector Gobo Bulkhead From Iris Bulkhead b. Using diagonal cutters, cut tie wrap that secures gobo stepper motor and iris stepper motor wires to saddle.
3-61 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 3.3.2.4 Gobo/Beam Projector Gobo Removal and Replacement Tools: White cotton gloves Screwdriver, flat head To remove and replace gobo: Step 1. Remove power to luminaire. Step 2. Orient luminaire head so gobo access door faces up (away from electronics chassis).
ITE® 3.3.3 Color Filter Bulkhead Maintenance 3.3.3.1 Color Filter Bulkhead Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA ASSY, VL2B COLOR FILTER BULKHEAD (22.9631.0029) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Screwdriver, Phillips #2 Diagonal cutters To remove and replace color filter: 6-32X3/8"PPB SCREW BULKHEAD COVER COLOR FILTER BULKHEAD Figure 3-15.
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3-63 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES Step 4. Remove color filter bulkhead from luminaire. a. At yoke termination board (Figure 3-2), remove the following color filter bulkhead MTA connectors: i. Two-pin connector from header marked O.T. (rev. C board) or BOT (rev. D board). ii.
3-64 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 3.3.3.2 Color Filter Bulkhead Sensor Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA SENSOR, REFLECTIVE OPB700AL (86-7001-0002) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Screwdriver, Phillips #2 Diagonal cutters MTA100 hand crimper To remove and replace either color filter bulkhead:...
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3-65 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES b. Install new sensor by doing Steps 2 and 3 in reverse. Verify that sensor is oriented with marked side of sensor away from sensor bracket and sensor points directly through rectangular hole in bulkhead. Step 5.
3-67 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 3.3.4.2 Lamp Assembly Socket Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA ASSY, VL2X LAMP SOCKET W/SERIES 30 PINS (22.2521.0001) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Screwdriver, slotted #1 Wrench, 1/4 inch, open end To remove and replace lamp assembly socket (Figure 3-18): SERIES 30 CONNECTOR 4-40X5/16"PPZ SCREW 4-40 KEPS NUT...
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3-68 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Step 4. Remove lamp socket from lamp assembly. a. At series 30 connector, while using 1/4 inch, open end wrench to hold 4-40 KEPS nuts, remove two 4- 40x5/16"PPZ screws and 4-40 KEPS nuts that secure series 30 connector to lamp wire connector bracket.
Parts: 1 EA ASSY, PAN/TILT MECHANISM (22.1002.0001) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Screwdriver, Phillips #2 Note: Pan and tilt mechanisms for VL2B and VL2C luminaires are identical. To remove and replace tilt mechanism: Step 1. Remove power to luminaire. Step 2.
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3-70 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 10. Gobo/beam projector six-pin connector at header marked GOBO. 11. Gobo/beam projector eight-pin connector at header marked BEAM SIZE (rev. C board) or BEAM (rev. D board). 12. Tilt mechanism four-pin connector at header marked TILT (rev.
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3-71 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES LAMP ASSEMBLY LIGHT BLOCKING TAPE NOTE: LAMP ASSEMBLY MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY 2BTB3 Figure 3-19. Reflector Assembly Removal and Replacement Step 9. Remove tilt mechanism cover. a. At tilt mechanism cover, remove four 6-32x5/16"PPB screws that secure cover to pulley side rail and remove tilt mechanism cover (Figure 3-20).
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3-72 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Step 10. Remove pulley side rail cover. a. At bottom of the pulley side rail cover, remove two 6- 32x5/16"PPB screws. b. At top of pulley side rail cover, remove one 6-32x5/16"PPB screw and remove pulley side rail cover.
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3-73 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES Step 13. Adjust tension of tilt mechanism belt. a. Tighten belt adjustment screw and then check tension of belt (Figure 3-21). TENSION SIDE OF BELT PULLEY BELT MUST BE TAUT (1/8" DEFLECTION DESIRED) DRIVE PULLEY FEED SIDE OF BELT DRIVEVW...
ANUAL ITE® 3.3.5.2 Tilt Mechanism Belt Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA BELT, TILT, VL2B, 1/5P, 95T, .375W, KEVLAR (53.6504.0001) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Screwdriver, Phillips #2 Loctite 242 To remove and replace tilt mechanism belt, do all steps of tilt mechanism removal and replacement (paragraph 3-16), except do not replace tilt mechanism.
3-75 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 3.3.5.3 Pan Mechanism Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA ASSY, PAN/TILT MECHANISM (22.1002.0001) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Screwdriver, Phillips #2 Loctite 242 To remove and replace pan mechanism (Figure 3-22): YOKE 10-32X1-1/2"PPB SCREW CHASSIS LID 10-32X7/8"PPB DRIVEN PULLEY SCREW...
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3-76 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® b. Disconnect four-pin MTA100 connector of stepper motor from header crimped to pan-motherboard cable. Step 4. Remove pan mechanism from luminaire. a. At pan mechanism, remove one 10-32x7/8"PPB screw and black #10 flat washer from floating-nut plate.
HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 3.3.5.4 Pan Mechanism Belt Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA BELT, PAN, VL2B, 1/5P, 95T, .375W, KEVLAR (53.6503.0001) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Screwdriver, Phillips #2 Wrench, Allen, 7/64 inch, T-handle Wrench, Allen, 5/32 inch Spacers, two, 0.06 inch (or two medium size tie wraps)
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3-78 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Step 5. Install replacement pan mechanism belt. a. Slide yoke pan tube into first bearing of electronics chassis lid through belt. b. Slide yoke pan tube into driven pulley assembly. c. Fit belt to driven pulley.
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3-79 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES Step 7. Adjust tension of pan mechansim belt. a. Check tension of pan belt (Figure 3-21). b. Turn yoke so that pulleys rotate back and forth. At same time, slowly tighten adjustment screw until both tension and feed sides of belt are taut (1/8”...
VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 3.3.6 Yoke Cable Assembly Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA CABLE ASSY, VL2B YOKE (25.7019.0001) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Screwdriver, Phillips #2 Nut driver, 5/16 inch Diagonal cutters Loctite 242 Tie wraps Tape Permanent black marker...
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3-81 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 9. Gobo/beam projector four-pin connector at header marked GOBO E.T. (rev. C board) or in area marked GOBO (rev. D board). 10. Gobo/beam projector six-pin connector at header marked GOBO. 11. Gobo/beam projector eight-pin connector at header marked BEAM SIZE (rev.
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3-82 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® FRONT APERATURE PLATE IRIS BAFFLE REAR DOOR AND COVER ASSEMBLY 2BTB7 Figure 3-23. Iris Baffle Assembly and Front Aperture Plate Removal and Replacement a. At front aperture plate, remove four 6-32x5/16"PPB screws that secure plate to side rails and remove front aperture plate.
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3-83 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES Step 13. Remove yoke cables from luminaire. a. Cut off tie wraps from cables coming from motherboard, saddle in motherboard card cage, and tie wrap saddle located on pan/fan housing. b. At motherboard, disconnect yoke cable 24- and 26-position connectors from headers.
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3-84 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® PULL TIE WRAP THROUGH TILT TUBE WITH CABLES TAPED TO END INSERT FROM PAN HOUSING, NOT CABLE SIDE RAIL Figure 3-24. Yoke Cable Assembly Replacement 2CABLVW Figure 3-25. Yoke Cable Assembly Dressing Step 15.
3-85 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 3.3.7 Yoke Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA ASSY, VL2 YOKE (22.9620.0064) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Screwdriver, Phillips #2 Screwdriver, Standard Flat Wrench, Allen, 7/64 inch, T-handle Wrench, Allen, 5/32 inch Nut driver, 5/16 inch Diagonal cutters Loctite 242 Tie wraps, medium...
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3-86 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Step 10. At electronics chassis, pull yoke cables, high-votage lamp wires and ground wire through yoke. Wiring may remain attached within electronics chassis. Step 11. Using 5/32 inch Allen wrench, loosen hex screw on yoke collar and remove from yoke tube.
9 in reverse order. 3.3.8 ARC Power Supply Ignitor Maintenance 3.3.8.1 APS Ignitor Assembly Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA ASSY, VL2B APS IGNITOR (22.9631.0031) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Screwdriver, Phillips #2 diagonal cutters Tie wrap To remove and replace APS ignitor assembly: Step 1.
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3-88 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Step 3. Disconnect yoke termination board connectors. a. At yoke termination board (Figure 3-2), disconnect the following connectors: 1. Brightness/focus bulkhead four-pin connector at header marked IRIS E.T. (rev. C board) or DIM EOT (rev. D board).
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3-89 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES Step 7. Remove lamp assembly from luminaire. a. At lamp assembly, turn 1/4-turn fastener on rear door and open rear door (Figure 3-18). b. Turn two 1/4-turn fasteners on lamp mounting plate to free lamp mounting plate from reflector bulkhead.
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3-90 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® b. Using diagonal cutters, cut tie wrap securing high voltage lamp wires and yoke cables to outer side rail. Remove one 6-32x5/16"PPB screw that secures tie wrap saddle holding white high-voltage lamp wires to cable side rail cover and remove saddle.
3-92 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 3.3.9 Yoke Termination Board Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA PCB ASSY, YOKE CBL TERM (VL 2) (24.9621.0085) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Screwdriver, Phillips #2 To remove and replace yoke termination board (Figure 3-27):...
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3-93 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 4. Color filter bulkhead two-pin connector at header marked O.T. (rev. C board) or BOT (rev. D board). 5. Color filter bulkhead four-pin connector at header marked W1 E.T. (rev. C board) or in area marked WH1 (rev.
3-94 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 3.3.10 Transformer Assembly Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA ASSY, TRANSFORMER (22.1009.0001) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #2 Wrench, 11/32 inch, open end To remove and replace transformer assembly (Figure 3-28): #6 INTERNAL TOOTH...
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3-95 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES Step 4. Remove transformer assembly from chassis bottom. a. At top of transformer bracket, using #2 Phillips screwdriver, from outside of chassis, remove one 6-32x3/8"PPB screw and #6 internal tooth lockwasher from mounting hole. b.
Parts: 1 EA PCB ASSY, LOW VOLTAGE SUPPLY (24.9620.0019) 1 EA PCB ASSY, CIB MODIFIED FOR UPGRADE (24.9620.0021) FOR VL2B 1 EA PCB ASSY, CIB MODIFIED FOR UPGRADE (24.9637.0050) FOR VL2C 1 EA PCB ASSY, LCB COMBO W/UPGRADE (23.9620.0013) FOR VL2B...
3-97 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 3.3.12 Motherboard Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA PCB ASSY, MOTHER BOARD (24.9620.0024) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Screwdriver, Phillips #2 Screwdriver, Slotted #1 To remove and replace motherboard: Step 1. Remove power to luminaire. Step 2.
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3-98 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Step 4. Remove motherboard from card cage. a. At motherboard connector headers, disconnect all connectors. b. At card guides adjacent to transformer assembly and opposite hour meter, using slotted screwdriver, gently pry off and remove card guides (Figure 3-30).
3-99 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 3.3.13 Voltage Selector Board Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA PCB ASSY, AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR (VSB) (24.9620.0077) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Screwdriver, Phillips #2 To remove and replace voltage selector board (Figure 3-31): ELECTRONIC CHASSIS 6-32X3/8"PPB SCREW...
Step 3. Remove blown fuse. Note: VL2B luminaire voltage selector boards using 10A fuses are being changed over to 15A fuses. When 10A fuses blow, replace both 10A fuses with 15A fuses. All VL2C luminaire voltage selector boards should currently contain 15A fuses.
ROCEDURES 3.3.17 Arc Power Supply Maintenance 3.3.17.1 Arc Power Supply Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA ASSY, ARC POWER SUPPLY 400W (400 watt) (VL2B) (22.1006.0002) 1 EA ASSY, ARC POWER SUPPLY 400X (400 watts) (VL2B) (22.1006.1002) 1 EA ASSY, VL2C APS 600W (23.9637.0008)
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3-104 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® b. From bottom of chassis, using #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove 10-32x3/8"PPB screws that secure power supply to chassis and remove power supply. Note: On some units, an additional screw may be found securing APS to side of Electronics Chassis.
3-105 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 3.3.17.2 APS Switch Board Rectifier and Diode Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA DIODE, ZENER TS, 1.5KE200 200V 5W (82.5301.0303) 1 EA RECTIFIER, SILICON CONTROLLED C106 (82.4315.0106) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #2 Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Soldering iron Solder sucker Solder...
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3-106 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® c. At APS switch board, disconnect two five-pin MTA connectors at P1 and P2 and one two-pin MTA connector at P3. d. At base of heat sink assembly, remove four 6-32x5/16"PPZ...
Screwdriver, Phillips #2 To remove and replace APS MJ10005 transistor or IRF450 FET’s: Notes: • During VL3 to VL2B luminaire upgrade, IRF452 field-effect transistors (FETs) may have been used instead of IRF450 FETs. When replacing IRF452 FET, replace part with IRF450 FET.
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3-108 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 6-32X9/16"PPZ SCREW TO-3 INSULATOR MJ10005 TRANSISTORS IRF450 TRANSISTOR HSEXP2 Figure 3-37. APS MJ10005 Transistors and IRF450 FET Removal and Replacement b. Disconnect FAST-ON receptacles from leads on toroid choke. c. Disconnect spade terminal from center lead on toroid choke.
3-111 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 3.3.18 Input/Output Connector Removal and Replacement Parts: 1 EA RECEPT, 9POS CHASSIS MNT LAMP (52.6251.0001) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Screwdriver, Phillips #2 Pin removal tool 1/4” nut driver To remove and replace input/output connector, (Figure 3-38): 4-40X5/16"PPB SCREW 4-40 KEPS NUT INPUT/OUTPUT...
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3-112 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Step 4. Replace receptacle and re-assemble luminaire. a. At replacement receptacle, insert five gold pins crimped to 22 AWG wires and three pin contacts crimped to 18 AWG wires using the following pinouts:...
3-115 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES VL2C Fan Drive Plus PCB Removal and Replacement 3.3.20 Parts: 1 EA PCB ASSY, FAN DRIVE PLUS, VL2C (24.9623.0161) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Screwdriver, Phillips #2 To remove and replace VL2C fan drive plus PCB, (Figure 3-40): FAN DRIVE PLUS PCB ASSEMBLY ELECTRONIC...
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3-116 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Step 5. Remove fan drive plus board. a. At Voltage Selector Board and Fan Harness, disconnect two MATE-N-LOK connectors. b. At DC/DC PCB, disconnect 4 pin MTA connector. c. From outside of chassis, remove four 4-40x1/4"PPB screws and #4 internal tooth lock washers that secure board to chassis and remove board.
3-119 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES 3.3.22 Stuck Truss Hook Removal and Truss Hook Receptacle Removal and Replacement Note: This procedure requires use of drill, #30 drill bit, and center punch. These items are not in the Test Rack. If these tools are not available, procedure can not be done and luminaire must be returned to shop.
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Rectifier and Diode Removal and Replacement paragraph. HINGE THIS SIDE WHEN VEWED FROM BOTTOM Figure 3-43. Proper Orientation of VL2B/VL2C Luminaire Truss Hook Receptacle Slots b. For access to receptacle #2, remove APS. Refer to APS Removal and Replacement paragraph.
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3-121 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES d. For access to receptacle #3 and receptacle #4, remove card cage assembly by doing the following: i. Remove all card cage assemblies. Refer to Card Cage Assembly PCB Removal and Replacement paragraph. WARNING: Stored charge in capacitors can cause electrical shock. Care should be taken when power is applied to luminaire and for 10 minutes after removing power from the luminaire.
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3-122 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 5/16 INCH HEX NUT 5/16 INCH FLAT WASHER TRUSS HOOK FASTENER ASSEMBLY POP RIVET 5/16 INCH FLAT WASHER 5/16-18X1"HCSZ SCREW Figure 3-44. Truss Hook Fastener Removal and Replacemen Step 12. From exterior of chassis bottom, using rivet gun, fasten two rivets through truss hook fastener assembly.
3-123 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES VL2C Reflector/Mirror Assembly Removal and 3.3.23 Replacement Parts: 1 EA ASSY, REFLECTOR/MIRROR (22.9631.0046) Tools: Screwdriver, Phillips #1 Screwdriver, Phillips #2 To remove VL2C luminaire reflector/mirror assembly: Step 1. Remove power to luminaire. Step 2. Remove gobo side head cover.
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3-124 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® SIDE BRACKETS REFLECTOR/MIRROR ASSEMBLY AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY 4-40X3/8”PPZ SCREW 6-32X3/8"PPZ SCREW RFLASSY8 Figure 3-45. VL2C Reflector/Mirror Assembly Removal and Replacement Step 6. At air duct assembly, remove two 4-40x3/8”PPZ screws that secure air duct assembly to reflector/mirror assembly and remove air duct.
Control Board Removal and Replacement paragraph. Step 4. Remove EPROMs from lamp control board and install either VL2B or VL2C luminaire test PROMs. Make sure that HI and LOW PROMs are installed in correct positions. Step 5. Re-install lamp control board in luminaire.
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3-126 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Step 7. Verify that luminaire head covers are removed. If not, remove 20, 6-32x5/16"PFB screws that secure head covers to rails and remove both head covers. Step 8. Verify that gobo beam projector bulkhead and color filter bulkhead are installed in luminaire head.
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3-127 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES h. For model 2225 oscilloscope model only, turn HOLDOFF knob (18) to fully counterclockwise position. i. Position left TRIGGER SOURCE switch (13) to CH1. j. Position right TRIGGER SOURCE switch (14) to LINE. k. For model 2225 oscilloscope model only, position COUPLING switch (19) to DC.
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3-128 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Step 14. Loosen sensor. a. For color wheels, loosen sensor vertical positioning screw holding sensor to bracket. b. For gobo wheel, loosen nut that holds sensor to mounting bracket. Step 15.
3-27. Step 4. Remove system EPROMs from lamp control board and install either VL2B or VL2C luminaire test EPROMs. Make sure that HI and LOW EPROMs are installed in correct positions. Step 5. Re-install lamp control board in luminaire.
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3-130 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Step 9. Verify that luminaire head and yoke are away from stops. Step 10. Set up oscilloscope. See Figure 3-46 for location of controls and indicators for Tektronix oscilloscope models 2205 and 2225.
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3-131 3. M HAPTER AINTENANCE ROCEDURES Step 11. Attach oscilloscope ground probe to upper enclosure. Make sure that clip is attached to unpainted surface to ensure good ground connection. Zinc screws and most unpainted surfaces are good places to make ground connections. CAUTION: To prevent electrical shock, be careful to not touch transformer capacitors when probing servo driver amplifiers.
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3-132 - VL2B VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® Step 13. Using oscilloscope, measure output of pan servo driver amplifier. Screw head securing TO-220 output driver transistor (Q3, Q4) to heatsink serves as testpoint. This is common collector output of servo drive amplifier.
Chapter 4. Illustrated Parts Breakdown This chapter contains a complete illustrated parts breakdown for the VL2B & VL2C Luminaries. All parts are identified by their Vari-Lite part number and name for the purpose of identification and ordering. This chapter is divided into the following sections:...
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4-20 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 4.2.8 Assembly, Color Filter Bulkhead 22.9631.0029 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 10.9621.0021 1 EA MOUNT, SENSOR, COLOR WHEEL 10.9621.0094 2 EA SPACER, MOTOR, FRONT COLOR WHEEL 10.9621.0098 2 EA STABILIZER, STEPPER, FILTER WHEEL 10.9621.0118...
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4-21 4. I HAPTER LLUSTRATED ARTS REAKDOWN Assembly, Color Filter Bulkhead (continued) 22.9631.0029 23 24 (2 PL.) (2 PL.) (2 PL.) (2 PL.) 02.9631.0010 CONFIDENTIAL 15 Jan 98...
10.9621.0302 1 EA WHEEL, FILTER, SMALL 41.7008.0844 1 EA FILTER, COMPLEX COLOR 844, LAVENDER 41.7009.0832 1 EA FILTER, COLOR CORRECTION (VL2B) 41.8014.0650 1 EA FILTER, LONG WAVE PASS 650, DEEP RED 41.8015.0440 1 EA FILTER, COLOR CORRECTION (VL2B) 41.9003.0440 1 EA FILTER, SHORT WAVE PASS 440, ULTRAVIOLET 41.9008.0545...
53.6506.0001 1 EA BEARING, TORQUE TUBE, 2.6250OD X 2.0620ID 54.1206.0001 1 EA RING, RETAINING 2.521" ID 22.9631.0027 1 EA ASSY, VL2B REAR DOOR & COVER 10.9631.0012 1 EA COVER, REAR 10.9631.0019 1 EA DOOR, REAR 55.2233.0001 1 EA RECEPTACLE, 1/4 TURN (VL4) 55.2233.0002...
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53.2001.0001 4 EA NUT, 10-32, KEPS ZINC PLATED 53.2002.0001 1 EA NUT, 6-32 KEP ZINC PLATED 53.6504.0001 1 EA BELT, TILT, VL2B, 1/5P, 115T, .375W, KEVLAR 53.6514.0001 1 EA SCREW, 10-32X1 1/4"PPB 53.6522.0001 11 EA SCREW, 6-32X1/4"PPZ 53.6524.0002 20 EA SCREW, 6-32X5/16"PPB...
4-34 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 4.2.15 Cable Assembly, Tilt 25.1010.1002 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 52.6270.0001 2 EA CONN HOUSING, MTA CLOSED END RED 5PIN 52.6301.0001 2 EA CONN HOUSING, MTA CLOSED END RED 4PIN 52.6424.0004 2 EA COVER, STRAIN RELIEF/4POS MTA 52.6424.0005...
4-35 4. I HAPTER LLUSTRATED ARTS REAKDOWN 4.2.16 PCB Assembly, Yoke Cable Termination 24.9621.0085 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 11.9621.0085 1 EA PCB, YOKE CBL TERM (VL 2) 52.6225.0001 1 EA HEADER ASSY, SHROUDED DBL ROW 26PIN 52.6240.0001 5 EA HEADER, MTA FRCT LOK STRT POST 6PIN 52.6259.0001 1 EA HEADER, MTA FRCT LOK STRT POST 5PIN...
4-51 4. I HAPTER LLUSTRATED ARTS REAKDOWN 4.2.26 Cable Assembly, ACB-LPS Interconnect 25.7024.0001 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 52.6243.0001 1 EA CONN PLUG, MNLOK 6 POS 52.6358.0001 1 EA CONN HOUSING, MTA CLOSED END RED 3 PIN 52.6424.0001 1 EA COVER, STRAIN RELIEF, 3 POS, MTA 100 52.8206.0001 6 EA CONTACT SCKT, 20 AWG TIN MNLOK (LOOSE)
4-63 4. I HAPTER LLUSTRATED ARTS REAKDOWN 4.2.32 Assembly, AC Control 22.1008.0001 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 10.9620.0097 1 EA MOUNT, PCB, AC CONTROL 24.9620.0077 1 EA PCB ASSY, AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR (VSB) 53.6596.0001 8 EA SCREW, 4-40 X 5/16” PPZ 55.6512.0001 8 EA WASHER, SPLIT LOCK #4 02.9631.0010...
4-64 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 4.2.33 PCB Assembly, AC Voltage Selector (VSB) 24.9620.0077 PART NO. REF DES DESCRIPTION 04.4017.0015 1 EA LABEL, “15A” 11.9620.0077 1 EA PCB, AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR 50.2706.0001 1 EA SOCKET, 6 PIN DIP 50.2708.0001...
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4-65 4. I HAPTER LLUSTRATED ARTS REAKDOWN PCB Assembly, AC Voltage Selector (VSB) (continued) 24.9620.0077 PART NO. REF DES DESCRIPTION 68.4504.0001 1 EA XFMR, 5.6 VA, 2 PRI, 2 SEC, AC SLCT BD 70.3702.0001 2 EA F3, 4 FUSE, 3A 250V, .25 X .25”, SLO-BLO 70.3703.0001 8 EA FUSEHOLDER, PC MT, 3.0MM X 3.3MM, 2 REQ’D...
4-68 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 4.2.35 PCB Assembly, DC-DC Converter 24.9623.0194 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 11.9623.0195 1 EA PCB, DC-DC CONVERTER 51.5020.0001 1 EA HEATSINK, 7136D, TO-220 VERT CLIP-ON 52.6284.0001 1 EA HEADER, MTA FRCT LOK STRT POST 4 PIN 83.3138.0001...
4-72 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® PCB Assembly, LCB ( VL2B ) 4.2.38 24.9620.0013 PART NO. REF DES DESCRIPTION 11.9620.0013 1 EA PCB, LAMP CONTROL 50.2714.0001 12 EA XU9, 12, 25, 16, 27-29, 31, SOCKET, 14 PIN DIP 50.2716.0001...
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84.4136.0001 1 EA IC, 74HC151 8 CHANNEL MUX 87.7111.0001 1 EA IC, R68561AP MULTI-PROTOCOL COMM CTRLR 87.7140.0001 1 EA EPROM, (PGMD:27C256-2) VL2B LL HI 87.7140.0002 1 EA EPROM, (PGMD:27C256-2) VL2B LL LO 88.8106.0001 1 EA LED1 LED, RED A 84.0068.0008...
4-76 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 4.2.41 PCB Assembly, LCB Upgrade w\All Parts 24.9620.0301 ( VL2C ) PART NO. REF DES DESCRIPTION 04.9620.0301 1 EA LABEL, PART NO 24-9620-0301 11.9620.0299 1 EA PCB, VL2 LCB UPGRADE 50.2708.0001...
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4-77 4. I HAPTER LLUSTRATED ARTS REAKDOWN PCB Assembly, LCB Upgrade w/All Parts (continued) 24.9620.0301 ( VL2C ) 02.9631.0010 CONFIDENTIAL 15 Jan 98...
4-80 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 4.2.43 PCB Assembly, Low Voltage Supply 24.9620.0019 PART NO. REF DES DESCRIPTION 04.4013.0502 1 EA LABEL, .25” X .75”, ADHESIVE 10.9620.0091 2 EA HEATSINK, LOW VOLTAGE SUPPLY 10.9620.0092 1 EA STRAP, STIFFENING, LOW VOLTAGE SUPPLY 11.9620.0019...
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4-81 4. I HAPTER LLUSTRATED ARTS REAKDOWN PCB Assembly, Low Voltage Supply (continued) 24.9620.0019 PART NO. REF DES DESCRIPTION 83.3111.0001 1 EA IC, 1458 DUAL BIPOLAR OP AMP 83.3120.0001 1 EA REG7 IC, 79M05CT VOLT REGULATOR -5V 500 mA 02.9631.0010 CONFIDENTIAL 15 Jan 98...
4-85 4. I HAPTER LLUSTRATED ARTS REAKDOWN 4.2.45 PCB Assembly, CIB Modified For Upgrade 24.9637.0050 ( VL2C ) PART NO. REF DES DESCRIPTION 04.9637.0050 1 EA LABEL, PART NO. 24-9637-0050 11.9620.0021 1 EA PCB, CONTROL INTERFACE 50.2708.0001 5 EA XU1, 18, 38, 39 SOCKET, 8 PIN DIP 50.2714.0001 16 EA...
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4-86 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® PCB Assembly, CIB Modified For Upgrade (continued) 24.9637.0050 ( VL2C PART NO. REF DES DESCRIPTION 84.4122.0002 1 EA IC, 74AS1034 HEX DRIVER 84.4123.0002 1 EA IC, 74AS175 QUAD D FLIP FLOP 84.4124.0001...
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4-87 4. I HAPTER LLUSTRATED ARTS REAKDOWN PCB Assembly, CIB Modified For Upgrade (continued) 24.9637.0050 ( VL2C 02.9631.0010 CONFIDENTIAL 15 Jan 98...
4-88 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 4.2.46 Cable Assembly. AC Power Input 25.1005.0003 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 52.6231.0001 1 EA PLUG HOUSING, MNLOK PLUG 3 POS 52.8276.0001 3 EA CONTACT PIN, TIN 18-16 AWG TYPE 3+ (LOOSE) 52.8256.0001...
4-92 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 4.2.49 PCB Assembly, Fan Drive Plus 24.9623.161 ( VL2C ONLY) PART NO. REF DES DESCRIPTION 11.9623.0162 1 EA PCB, FAN DRIVE PLUS, VL2C 25.9623.0163 1 EA CABLE ASSY, FANDRIVE PLUS, 18”...
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4-93 4. I HAPTER LLUSTRATED ARTS REAKDOWN PCB Assembly, Fan Drive Plus (continued) 24.9623.161 ( VL2C ONLY) PART NO. REF DES DESCRIPTION 84.4234.0001 1 EA IC, LTC485CN8 RS422/RS485 TRANSCEIVER DIP 85.5144.1232 1 EA AP: U7 IC, DS1232 MICRO MONITOR 85.5120.0001 2 EA U1, 2 IC, IR2110, 1/2 BRIDGE DRIVER...
4-95 4. I HAPTER LLUSTRATED ARTS REAKDOWN 4.2.51 Cable Assembly, Fan Drive DC Power 25.9623.197 ( VL2C ONLY) PART NO. DESCRIPTION 52.6396.2404 1 EA RECEPT, MTA100 W/TAB NAT 4 POS 52.6424.0004 1 EA COVER, STRAIN RELIEF/4 POS MTA 73.7056.0001 7 IN WIRE, 24 AWG STRND RED 73.7056.0004 7 IN...
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Chapter 5. Wiring Diagrams This chapter contains the following sections: Connector Type Identification Connector Pin Diagrams Schematic Diagrams 02.9631.0010 CONFIDENTIAL 15 Jan 98...
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5. W HAPTER IRING IAGRAMS Connector Type Identification The VL2B and VL2C luminaire contains the following connector types: 5.1.1 MTA-100 and MTA-156 MTA-100 and MTA-156 connectors are used to connect wires to PC STRAIN boards. MTA-100 connectors are smaller in size and use smaller RELIEF diameter wire than MTA-156 connectors.
- VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 5.1.3 Mate-N-Lok Mate-N-Lok connectors are used to connect internal wire harnesses. RECEPTACLE Connector pins are installed on the wires and the wires and connector pins are inserted into Mate-N-Lok plugs or receptacles. Plugs and receptacles may be free (as shown) or PC board mounted.
- VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 5.2.2 Pan Mechanism- Mother Board Cable (25.1005.0010) Note: Side A contains the manufacturer’s part number. Side B is blank 10-POS MT RECEPTACLE WIRE COLOR WIRE SIZE SIDE A DESCRIPTION 22 AWG PAN MOTOR VOLTS...
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5. W HAPTER IRING IAGRAMS Pan Mechanism- Mother Board Cable (continued) (25.1005.0010) -OPEN OPEN- OPEN- MTA RECEPTACLE FROM MOTHER BOARD MTA RECEPTACLE MT RECEPTACLE FROM MOTHER BOARD 02.9631.0010 CONFIDENTIAL 15 Jan 98...
- VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 5.2.3 APS Mother Board Cable (25.1005.0018) Note: Side A contains the manufacturer’s part number. Side B is blank 18-POS MT RECEPTACLE WIRE COLOR WIRE SIZE SIDE A DESCRIPTION 22 AWG 22 AWG...
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5. W HAPTER IRING IAGRAMS APS Mother Board Cable Assembly (continued) (25.1005.0018) RED 10-POS MTA 100 RECEPTACLE WIRE COLOR WIRE SIZE DESCRIPTION GRN/BLK 22 AWG 22 AWG -15 V 22 AWG +15 V 22 AWG 110 MODE* BLU/BLK 22 AWG START RED/BLK 22 AWG...
5-10 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 5.2.4 Yoke Cable Assembly (25.7019.0001) Note: Side A contains the manufacturer’s part number. Side B is blank 24 POS MT RECEPTACLE WIRE COLOR WIRE SIZE SIDE A DESCRIPTION 24 AWG DIG GND...
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5-11 5. W HAPTER IRING IAGRAMS Yoke Cable Assembly (continued) (25.7019.0001) Note: Side A contains the manufacturer’s part number. Side B is blank 26-POS MT RECEPTACLE WIRE COLOR WIRE SIZE SIDE A DESCRIPTION 24 AWG MO 2A (WH 1) 24 AWG MO 2B (WH 2) 24 AWG V STEP...
5-13 5. W HAPTER IRING IAGRAMS 5.2.5 ACB-LPS Interconnect Cable Assembly (25.7024.00010) 6-POS MATE-N-LOK PLUG WIRE COLOR WIRE SIZE DESCRIPTION 16 AWG 22 AWG 16 AWG AC LINE IN 22 AWG 22 AWG 16 AWG AC LINE IN RED 3-POS MTA 100 RECEPACLE WIRE COLOR WIRE SIZE DESCRIPTION...
5-15 5. W HAPTER IRING IAGRAMS 5.2.7 Fan Drive DC Power Cable Assembly (25.9623.0197) NATURAL 4-POS MTA 100 RECEPTACLE WIRE COLOR WIRE SIZE DESCRIPTION 24 AWG 24 AWG 24 AWG RED (TO PCB- FAN DRIVE PLUS) -OPEN GRY (TO PCB- FAN DRIVE PLUS) YEL (TO PCB- FAN DRIVE PLUS) CONNECTS TO DC-DC PCB...
5-19 5. W HAPTER IRING IAGRAMS 5.2.10 AC Power Input Cable Assembly (25.1005.0003) 3-POS MATE-N-LOK RECEPTACLE WIRE COLOR WIRE SIZE DESCRIPTION 16 AWG 16 AWG AC LO 16 AWG AC HI 9-POS CHASSIS MOUNT LAMP RECEPT. (52.6251.0001) 02.9631.0010 CONFIDENTIAL 15 Jan 98...
5-28 - VL2B™ VL2C™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ITE® 5.2.14 Motor Connectors 5.2.14.1 Pan/Tilt Motor (10.9620.0107) RED 4-POS MTA 100 HEADER WIRE COLOR WIRE SIZE DESCRIPTION 22 AWG PAN TACH+ 22 AWG PAN TACH- 22 AWG PAN MOTOR VOLTS 22 AWG...
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