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  • Page 1 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual...

  • Page 2: Additional Documentation

    Vari-Lite website at www.vari-lite.com. This user manual provides necessary information regarding safety, installation, operation and routine mainte- nance for Vari-Lite VL3600 Profile IP. Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you to get the most out of your product.

  • Page 3: Safety Warnings And Notices

    VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual SAFETY WARNINGS AND NOTICES Read this user manual in full before attempting to install, operate or maintain the fi xture to which it relates. This user manual is intended to provide general guidance to such suitably qualifi ed personnel. Installation and opera- tion of the fi...
  • Page 4 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual CAUTION AGAINST DIRECT SUNLIGHT THROUGH FRONT LENS ASSEMBLY The design and nature of the front lens assembly in Vari-Lite LLC luminaires is to e ciently focus the light ener- gy from the luminaire’s lamp for maximum light output.

  • Page 5: Compliance Notice

    VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual COMPLIANCE NOTICE FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 6: How To Obtain Warranty Service

    VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE A copy of the Limited Warranty card was included in the shipping package for this product. To obtain warranty service, please contact customer service at 1-214-647-7880, or entertainment.service@ signify.com and request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) for warranty service. You will need to provide the model and serial number of the item being returned, a description of the problem or failure and the name of the registered user or organization.
  • Page 7 IP20 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual (non-weatherproof) fixture. With a 1000W monochromatic light engine and producing 85,000 source lumens, the VL3600’s huge output power is ready to light the show from any distance in any 1  DesCrIPTIOn weather.

  • Page 8: Installation And Setup

    VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual 2  InsTallaTIOn & seTuP POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS CONNECTING POWER This fixture requires standard AC power distribution from 120-240VAC, 50/60 Hz. Current required depends on the AC supply voltage and product model NOTE: The mating True1 IP 65 compatible connector is supplied; however, you will need to purchase or con- struct a cable appropriate for your application.

  • Page 9: Recommended Cable Types/Manufacturers

    VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual DATA CABLE - DMX512/RDM The luminaire is equipped with two, 5-pin XLR connectors for DATA IN and DATA THRU (out) applications. DATA IN requires a 5-pin, female XLR connector and DATA THRU requires a 5-pin, male XLR connector. When purchasing or constructing data cable, it is important that not only the correct cable type be used, but also quality cable to ensure a reliable DMX512 system.

  • Page 10: Termination Connector

    VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual TAbLE 2. RECOMMENDED CAbLES TYPE PAIRS ZΩ* JACKET TEMP (°F) TEMP (°C) BELDEN CABLES 1215a IBm Type 6 Office cable 1269a PTFe 22 (solid) High Temp, Plenum cable 8102 ul2919 8132 ul2919 8162 ul2493 82729 PTFe...

  • Page 11: Hanging The Fixture

    HANGING THE FIXTURE Mega Claw Truss Hook The VL3600 Profile IP can be hung horizontally or 45° vertically from any (not provided) structure designed to work with the type of load created by this moving luminaire. Two mounting truss hooks or other mounting hardware are required.
  • Page 12 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual 4x mounting buttons 254 mm (10 in) w w w.va r i - l i t e .c o m...

  • Page 13: Floor Mounting

    VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual FLOOR MOUNTING All luminaires included in this manual are designed to sit directly on its base in a floor installation application. When used in this type of application, be sure to leave enough space around the luminaire to allow proper, unin- terrupted airflow for cooling and movement.

  • Page 14: Power-Up Procedure

    VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual POWERING UP POWER-UP PROCEDURE When AC power is applied, the luminaire immediately begins a calibration sequence. Pan and Tilt will either move direct to the home position or to the current DMX values depending on menu settings. The internal color and beam mechanisms will also move through a full range of motion.

  • Page 15: Transportation And Shipping Case Requirements

    VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual Program starting address in Battery Mode: • To activate menu in Battery Mode when the fixture is not connected to a power source, touch and hold the MENU button, and at same time press and hold the battery enable button on the rear. Once the screen boots you can release both and access menu normally.

  • Page 16: Color Wheel

    OPeraTIOn COLOR WHEEL The VL3600 Profile IP contains two fixed color wheels. One holds the normal fixed colors and the second the color adjustments (CRI Booster, 1/4 and 1/2 Minus Green and CTB). Note: Fixed colors can only be changed by an authorized service center.

  • Page 17: Gobo Wheel

    GOBO WHEEL The VL3600 Profile IP accommodates glass gobos. There are two wheels, with Gobo Wheel 1 offering 10 fixed gobos plus one open position and Gobo Wheel 2 offering 7 rotatable, indexable gobos plus one open position.
  • Page 18 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual INDEX ROTATION MEGA STEPPING GOBO CENTER OF CENTER OF CENTER OF SLOT DMX RANGE DMX RANGE DMX RANGE IMAGE IMAGE IMAGE 6 - 10 46 - 50 86 - 90 11 - 15 51 - 55...
  • Page 19 WARNING: This procedure should only be performed by authorized service personnel. Refer to the VL3600 Profile IP Service Manual for additional details. VL3600 Profile IP luminaires require special attention when the removal of any covers is required. The seals must be inspected, and care taken when replacing the covers.
  • Page 20 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual REPLACE A ROTATING GOBO to replace a rotating gobo (see below): Step 1. Remove power from luminaire. Step 2. Remove top and bottom head covers as described on previous page. Step 3. Remove the 4 screws and disconnect the DB Plug at A.
  • Page 21 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual Step 6. Remove the Spring at E with an appropriate tool like tweezers. There is some silicon RTV holding the gobo/spring into the carrier, carefully remove it before removing the spring to avoid damage to the gobo.
  • Page 22 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual Step 9. Insert the gobo holder back into the rotating gobo wheel ensuring the timing mark on the gobo carri- er aligns with the timing mark on the sun gear. Step 10. Replace the gobo wheel on the bulkhead and re-install in fixture. Follow instructions on replacing the covers.
  • Page 23 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual Step 6. Do not touch the surface of the gobo with bare fingers (wear gloves). Put the gobo and the spring back into the carrier, aligning the mark on the gobo with the mark on the carrier as shown in D. The coated side should face upwards.

  • Page 24: Dmx Operation

    VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual DMX OPERATION DMX MAPS The tables assume a DMX start address of 1. When a different starting address is used, this address becomes channel 1 function and other functions follow in sequence. DMX CHANNEL PARAMETER...
  • Page 25 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual DMX CHANNEL PARAMETER DEFAULTS RANGE DMX DESCRIPTION 16-BIT 16-BIT EXTENDED (DEFAULT) 0 - 255 0 - 5 linear movement using shortest (quickest) path. 6 - 10 linear movement using normal (longest) path. 11 - 15...
  • Page 26 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual DMX CHANNEL PARAMETER DEFAULTS RANGE DMX DESCRIPTION 16-BIT 16-BIT EXTENDED (DEFAULT) 8-bit control of Gobo Wheel 2. see channel 21 for Index/rotation 0 - 255 see channel 23 for control options. 0 - 5 Open - no Gobo...
  • Page 27 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual DMX CHANNEL PARAMETER DEFAULTS RANGE DMX DESCRIPTION 16-BIT 16-BIT EXTENDED (DEFAULT) used as a control channel for diff erent movement 0 - 255 options for Gobo Wheel 2 (Channel 20) 0 - 5 Gobo selection using shortest (quickest) path.
  • Page 28 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual DMX CHANNEL PARAMETER DEFAULTS RANGE DMX DESCRIPTION 16-BIT 16-BIT EXTENDED (DEFAULT) used as a control channel for diff erent movement 0 - 255 options for Gobo Wheel 3 (24) 0 - 5 Gobo selection using shortest (quickest) path.
  • Page 29 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual DMX CHANNEL PARAMETER DEFAULTS RANGE DMX DESCRIPTION 16-BIT 16-BIT EXTENDED (DEFAULT) Prism 1 0 - 65535 16-bit control of prism rotation and index. (Index/rotate) 0 - 32756 rotate Fast to slow <<< High Byte 32767...
  • Page 30 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual DMX CHANNEL PARAMETER DEFAULTS RANGE DMX DESCRIPTION 16-BIT 16-BIT EXTENDED (DEFAULT) Functions do not require 3 second DmX rule. mode will change once DmX level is reached 0-40 Idle 41 - 45 Dimming Curve linear...
  • Page 31 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual DMX CHANNEL PARAMETER DEFAULTS RANGE DMX DESCRIPTION 16-BIT 16-BIT EXTENDED (DEFAULT) Dynamically control fan speed vs leD Output 0 - 255 operation. Control values as follows . . . automatic fan/output adjustment (Default) linear control of fan speed and leD max output*...
  • Page 32 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual Timing Channel Values % VALUES TIME (SEC) % VALUES TIME (SEC) % VALUES TIME (SEC) Full speed 10.2 10.4 10.6 w w w.va r i - l i t e .c o m...
  • Page 33 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual Timing Channel Values - continued % VALUES TIME (SEC) % VALUES TIME (SEC) % VALUES TIME (SEC) Follows Cue Data w w w.va r i - l i t e .c o m...

  • Page 34: Rdm Parameter Ids

    VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual 4  rDm ParameTer IDs Remote Device Management (RDM) is a protocol enhancement to USITT DMX512 that allows bi-directional com- munication between a lighting or system controller and attached RDM compliant devices over a standard DMX line.
  • Page 35 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual ESTA REQUIRED / RDM PARAMETER IDS VALUE COMMENT ALLOWED ALLOWED STANDARD IMPLEMENTED Category - network management DIsC_unIQue_BranCH 0x0001 DIsC_muTe 0x0002 DIsC_un_muTe 0x0003 PrOXIeD_DeVICes 0x0010 PrOXIeD_DeVICes_COunT 0x0011 COmms_sTaTus 0x0015 Category - status Collection QueueD_messaGe 0x0020 sTaTus_messaGes...
  • Page 36 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual ESTA REQUIRED / RDM PARAMETER IDS VALUE COMMENT ALLOWED ALLOWED STANDARD IMPLEMENTED modulation Frequency 0x0347 modulation Frequency 0x0348 Description Category - Power / lamp settings 0x04xx DeVICe_HOurs 0x0400 lamP_HOurs 0x0401 lamP_sTrIKes 0x0402 lamP_sTaTe 0x0403 lamP_On_mODe...
  • Page 37 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual ESTA REQUIRED / RDM PARAMETER IDS VALUE COMMENT ALLOWED ALLOWED STANDARD IMPLEMENTED 0x7Fe0- esTa reserved Future rDm 0x7FFF 0x8000- manufacturer-specifi c PIDs 0xFFDF Value range depends on options Output Power mode 0x8a97 (standard, studio, etc) Pan/Tilt Feedback (On/Off...
  • Page 38 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual ESTA REQUIRED / RDM PARAMETER IDS VALUE COMMENT ALLOWED ALLOWED STANDARD IMPLEMENTED manual PreseT Playback Power 0x8aBa leD Color Calibration (On/Off ) 0x8aBB w w w.va r i - l i t e .c o m...

  • Page 39: Menu Functions

    ARROW buttons to choose or set desired setting and then touch ENTER to store. Touching the MENU button will return to the previous menu level. The VL3600 Profile IP Display and Menu System provides local control for accessing the following fixture’s settings: •...
  • Page 40 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 DEFAULT address 001~459 (16 Bit enhanced) 001-464 (16 Bit) leD Hours XXXXXX h square Curve Default Dimming Curve s Curve linear Curve On (Fast) Dim snap Off...
  • Page 41 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 DEFAULT 16.5KHz 17KHz 17.5KHz 18KHz 18.5KHz 19KHz 19.5KHz 20KHz refresh rate 20.5KHz Continued 21.5KHz 22KHz 22.5KHz 23KHz leD Continued 23.5KHz 24KHz 24.5KHz 25KHz 2.00...
  • Page 42 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 DEFAULT address 001~459 (16 Bit enhanced) 001-464 (16 Bit) 16 Bit enhanced Default DmX mode 16 Bit Ch 1 - Intensity XXX (value)
  • Page 43 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 DEFAULT PowerFan 1: xxxx rpm PowerFan 2: xxxx rpm PowerFan 3: xxxx rpm PowerFan 4: xxxx rpm H/sinkFan1: xxxx rpm H/sinkFan2: xxxx rpm...
  • Page 44 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 DEFAULT Prism2 run Prism2 test Test Channel Frost run Frost test Continued strobe run strobe test Test xxxxxxx - Displays Pan B_encoder Continued...
  • Page 45 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 DEFAULT none are You sure? Figure 8 are You sure? are You sure? slow edit settings movement speed medium Default Continued shape manual...

  • Page 46: Dimming Curve

    VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual ADDRESS ADDRESS Sets the starting DMX address for the fixture. Can also be set via RDM. CONFIGURE This menu allows for viewing the LED engine hours, setting the dimming curve, dim snap, output mode, fan mode, refresh rate, and gamma.
  • Page 47 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual MOVEMENT Pan/Tilt Enable allows for the feedback of the encoders to correct the position of pan/tilt in the case of an un- commanded move. Disable prevents this correction, allowing the unit to by positioned by hand.

  • Page 48: Dmx Mode

    Fixture responds to the built in Wireless DMX if set to ON and paired with appropriate transmitter. Note: Lumenradio CRMX devices provided by others. WIRELESS DMX VL3600 Profile IP comes with a built in Wireless DMX receiver. It supports Lumenradio CRMX format. Follow their instructions to configure the transmitter and prepare for pairing. Setup Once you have chosen Wireless DMX from Select Signal above and have set your transmitter into its pair mode, come here to Setup and touch [ENTER].
  • Page 49 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual SET ART-NET Set Universe Select the Art-Net universe you wish to connect to (0 to 15) Select the Art-Net Net you wish to connect to (0 to 127) Sub-Net Select the Art-Net Sub-net you wish to connect to (0 to 15) Ethernet IP Choose the factory preset IP address for the fixture.
  • Page 50 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual SERVICE Service Settings - Password protected This is for the use of authorized service personnel only. Refer to Service Manual for information. Log File Saves a .csv file on the usb drive that contains information about the unit, including settings and previous error messages.
  • Page 51 VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual ENCODER PAN Displays the value of the two absolute value encoders for pan. Pan M displays the value of the motor encoder, and Pan B displays the secondary pan encoder. If pan/tilt movement is enabled, the fixture will return to previous position after movement.

  • Page 52: Care And Maintenance

    VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual APPENDIX A  Care anD maInTenanCe TROUBLESHOOTING The following are a few common problems that may occur during operation. the unit does not work; light and fan do not turn on • Check the connection of power and main fuse.

  • Page 53: Fan Speed And Control

    VL3600 PROFILE IP user manual APPENDIX B  Fan sPeeD anD COnTrOl ADDENDUM FAN SPEED AND CONTROL All Vari-Lite luminaires will be governed by the same fan speed vs. noise levels. vs. maximum power output rules as detailed below. The noise related to these levels will conform to the Noise Criteria levels, details of which are contained within this document.

  • Page 54: Technical Support

    The information presented in this document is not intended as any commercial o er and does not form part of any quotation or contract, unless otherwise agreed by Signify. Data subject to change. VL3600 PROFILE IP usER manuaL DOCumEnT numBER: REV B...

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