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  • Page 1 P R O T E U S B R U T U S 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

    Torque Settings for Screws Fan Modes and Low Noise Operation Installation Guidelines Sun Protection Mode | Hibernation Mode System Menu Dimmer Curve DMX Traits: Channel Functions & Values Remote Device Management (RDM) Error Codes Elation Ethernet Updater Specifications Dimensional Drawings Optional Accessories...

  • Page 4: General Information

    IP65 Rated RJ45 DATA Cable (Fixture to Fixture Interconnect Use Only!) IP65 Rated 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)

    It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought. B. For warranty service, send the product only to the Elation Professional factory. All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, Elation Professional will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States.

  • 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 S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S POTENTIAL INTERNAL DAMAGE FROM ‘TIPPING’ FIXTURE DURING TRANSPORT AND HANDLING This is a large format fixture that contains delicate optics and glass filters. While this product was carefully designed to be roadworthy, it must be handled carefully during transportation.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Overview

    O V E R V I E W...

  • Page 11: Colors And Gobos

    C O L O R S A N D G O B O S...
  • Page 12 C O L O R S A N D G O B O S ROTATING WHEEL GOBOS - Pos. 1-5 ROTATING WHEEL GOBOS - Pos. 6 Gobo O.D. (Max. Outer Diameter ⌀34mm Gobo O.D. (Max. Outer Diameter ⌀34mm Gobo O.D. (Max. Outer Diameter ⌀24mm Gobo O.D.

  • Page 13: Gobo Installation

    G O B O I N S TA L L AT I O N REPLACING A ROTATING GOBO Place the Elation Proteus Brutus 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 14: Iris & Framing Assembly Installation

    IRIS & FRAMING ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION Place the Elation Proteus Brutus 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 Iris and framing Assembly and remove the (4x) screws that secure it to the internal housing frame.

  • Page 15: Torque Settings For Screws

    SCREWS THIS 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. CAUTION! THE USE OF PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND SAFETY GOGGLES IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED WHILE...

  • Page 16: Fan Modes And Low Noise Operation

    FAN CONTROL AND LOW NOISE OPERATION The Proteus Brutus is a high-performance fixture suited for multiple applications. For noise critical environments such as Theater, Opera, or Orchestral Halls, it offers various fan operation modes which remove unwanted noise distractions for the audience and performers. Fan Modes can be changed remotely via the DMX control channel, allowing the fixture to offer high output or whisper-silent operation at a moment’s notice.

  • Page 17: 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 18 I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E L I N E S 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...
  • Page 19 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 20 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 21 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 22: Sun Protection Mode | Hibernation Mode

    S U N P R O T E C T I O N M O D E The fixture incorporates an automatic protection from harmful sunlight, which can damage a fixture’s internal components from extended exposure. Fixtures use an internal sensor to determine their physical orientation, then reorient the fixture towards the ground to prevent sunlight from entering the lens.

  • Page 23: System Menu

    NOTE: The unit comes with a battery so that the menu options can be changed or setup without the need to plug the unit into power. AN ELATION E-LOADER III CAN BE USED TO UPDATE THE FIXTURE TO THE LATEST SOFTWARE. TO ORDER THIS DEVICE, PLEASE CONTACT ELATION SUPPORT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
  • Page 24 S YS T E M M E N U MAIN MENU OPTIONS / VALUES (Default Settings in BOLD) DESCRIPTION Set Dmx Address A001~AXXX DMX Address Setting Dmx Value ..DMX Value Display Function Secondary Mode Secondary1, Secondary2, Secondary3 Secondary Setting Auto Program Primary / Alone Auto Program...
  • Page 25 S YS T E M M E N U MAIN MENU OPTIONS / VALUES (Default Settings in BOLD) DESCRIPTION Celsius Temperature C/F Temp C/F Fahrenheit PAN =XXX Initial Status Initial effect position ..DMX Only Select Signal Art-Net Select Signal sACN Ethernet IP XXX.
  • Page 26 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 27 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 28 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 29 S YS T E M M E N U EDIT PROGRAM - Record Controller - Working With Built-In Program [continued] 3. Program Selection for Auto Pro Part • Select “Edit Program”. • Press ENTER to confirm. • Select “Select Programs”. •...

  • Page 30: Dimmer Curve

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

  • Page 31: Dmx Traits: Channel Functions & 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 Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL FADE DEFAULT VALUE FUNCTION...
  • Page 32 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 Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL FADE DEFAULT VALUE FUNCTION...
  • Page 33 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 Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL FADE DEFAULT VALUE FUNCTION...
  • Page 34 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 Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL FADE DEFAULT VALUE FUNCTION...
  • Page 35 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 Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL FADE DEFAULT VALUE FUNCTION...
  • Page 36 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 Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL FADE DEFAULT VALUE FUNCTION...
  • Page 37 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 Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL FADE DEFAULT VALUE FUNCTION...
  • Page 38 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 Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL FADE DEFAULT VALUE FUNCTION...

  • Page 39: Remote Device Management (Rdm)

    R E M O T E D E V I C E M A N A G E M E N T ( R D M ) NOTE: In order for RDM to work properly, RDM enabled equipment must be used throughout the entire system, including DMX data splitters and wireless systems.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Elation Ethernet Updater

    +31 45 546 85 63 | Fax +31 45 546 85 96 | support@elationlighting.eu The Elation Ethernet Updater is an EXE file, which only works on a PC System. Once you’ve received the Elation Ethernet Updater RAR file from Elation Service via email, download and extract the EXE file.
  • Page 42 Once you have installed Elation Ethernet Updater, it will launch automatically (unless you unchecked the “Launch Elation Ethernet Updater”), or you can open it anytime by clicking on the icon.
  • Page 43 Once opened, it will automatically identify your local IP. Click “Scan fixture” and create a connection. The fixture identity will appear in the Update List on the left side of browser. A connection will fail to establish if the fixture IP and Local IP are not in the same network segment. Click “File Browse”...
  • Page 44 Click Update, then wait for the download Progress to reach 100% before closing Updater. The Elation Ethernet Updater can update up to 31 fixtures via connection to a PC.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    S P E C I F I C AT I O N S SOURCE 1200W 6,500K Bright White LED Engine 30,000 Hour Average LED Life* *May vary depending on several factors including but not limited to: Environmental Conditions, Power/Voltage, Usage Patterns (On-Off Cycling), Control, and Dimming. PHOTOMETRIC DATA 70,000 Total Lumen Output CRI 70+ (82+ with HCRI Filter)

  • Page 46: 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 47 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 48: 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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