C O N T E N T S General Information Limited Warranty (USA Only) Safety Guidelines Maintenance Guidelines IP65 Rated Overview Colors and Gobos Gobo Installation Torque Settings for Screws Fan Modes and Low Noise Operation Installation Guidelines Sun Protection Mode | Hibernation Mode System Menu Dimmer Mode / Dimmer Curve DMX Traits: Channel Functions &...
IP65 Rated RJ45 DATA Cable (Fixture to Fixture Interconnect Use Only!) IP65 Rated Twist-Lock Power Cable CUSTOMER SUPPORT Contact ELATION Service for any product related service and support needs. Also visit forums.elationlighting.com with questions, comments or suggestions. ELATION SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm PST 323-582-3322 | Fax 323-832-9142 | support@elationlighting.com...
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.
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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.
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...
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.
I P 6 5 R AT E D The International Protection (IP) rating system is commonly expressed as “IP” (Ingress Protection) followed by two numbers (i.e. IP65), where the numbers define the degree of protection. The first digit (Foreign Bodies Protection) indicates the extent of protection against particles entering the fixture, and the second digit (Water Protection) indicates the extent of protection against water entering the fixture.
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Due to varying manufacturing processes and tolerances, it is highly recommended to provide a gobo sample and holder from the fixture to the custom gobo vendor for accurate sizing. Extended testing of custom gobo designs is highly recommended prior to use. Contact ELATION SERVICE for further information.
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Due to varying manufacturing processes and tolerances, it is highly recommended to provide a gobo sample and holder from the fixture to the custom gobo vendor for accurate sizing. Extended testing of custom gobo designs is highly recommended prior to use. Contact ELATION SERVICE for further information.
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Due to varying manufacturing processes and tolerances, it is highly recommended to provide a gobo sample and holder from the fixture to the custom gobo vendor for accurate sizing. Extended testing of custom gobo designs is highly recommended prior to use. Contact ELATION SERVICE for further information.
CAUTION! DO NOT OVER TORQUE SCREWS AS THIS CAN CAUSE LEAKAGE ISSUES! TO CONFIRM THE IP65 INTEGRITY AFTER A LAMP REPLACEMENT, TEST FIXTURE USING THE ELATION IP TESTER. CONTACT ELATION SERVICE FOR MORE DETAILS. CAUTION! THE USE OF PROTECTIVE GLOVES SAFETY...
FA N C O N T R O L A N D L O W N O I S E O P E R AT I O N The Elation Proteus Lucius 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.
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.
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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...
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I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E L I N E S CLAMP INSTALLATION Insert (2x) minimum grade 8.8 steel M12x25mm bolts (not included) through the respective mounting hole of the clamp (not included), and then thread it into the matching 12M holes on the bottom of the fixture base.
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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.
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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.
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1. Loosen the screw cap for the battery compartment. 2. Remove old battery and replace (inside “-”, and outside “+”). NOTE: Replace the battery only with an Li-ion battery (IRC14500/700mAh), which can be ordered from the Elation Parts Website https://parts.elationlighting.com/catalog/ product/view/id/18373/s/60420050026/category/2/...
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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.
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.
MODE/ESC button for 10 seconds. The LCD Menu Control Display will shut OFF automatically about 1 minute from the last button press. 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.
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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 PAN…… DMX Value Display Function Secondary Mode Secondary1, Secondary2, Secondary3 Secondary Setting Auto Program Primary / Alone Auto Program...
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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.
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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”.
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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.
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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.
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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”. •...
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 HOLD VALUE FUNCTION DEFAULT SNAP...
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Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL HOLD VALUE FUNCTION DEFAULT SNAP TIME STANDARD EXTENDED Rotating Gobo 1 Open 10-19 Rot. gobo 1 20-29 Rot. gobo 2 30-39 Rot. gobo 3 40-49 Rot. gobo 4 50-59 Rot. gobo 5 60-69 Rot.
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Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL HOLD VALUE FUNCTION DEFAULT SNAP TIME STANDARD EXTENDED Rotating Gobo2 Index, Rotation 0-127 Gobo indexing 128-189 Clockwise gobo scroll from fast to slow 190-193 No rotation 194-255 Counter-clockwise gobo scroll from slow to fast Rotating gobo2 fine indexing: 0-255 Fine indexing...
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Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL HOLD VALUE FUNCTION DEFAULT SNAP TIME STANDARD EXTENDED Rotating 4 prism Index, Rotating gobo rotation: 0-127 Prism indexing 128-189 Clockwise prism rotation from fast to slow 190-193 No rotation 194-255 Counter-clockwise prism rotation from slow to fast Rotating 4 prism indexing Fine: 0-255...
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Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL HOLD VALUE FUNCTION DEFAULT SNAP TIME STANDARD EXTENDED Dim Modes 0-20 Standard 21-40 Stage 41-60 61-80 Architectural 81-100 Theatre 101- 120 Stage 2 Dimmer Delay Time 0.1s 0.2s 0.3s 0.4s 0.5s 0.6s 0.7s 0.8s 0.9s 1.0s...
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Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL HOLD VALUE FUNCTION DEFAULT SNAP TIME STANDARD EXTENDED Color macros - CMY and color wheel 0-31 32-39 Macro1 40-47 Macro2 48-55 Macro3 56-63 Macro4 64-71 Macro5 72-79 Macro6 80-87 Macro7 88-95 Macro8 96-103 Macro9 104-111 Macro10 112-119 Macro11...
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Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL HOLD VALUE FUNCTION DEFAULT SNAP TIME STANDARD EXTENDED Blade 1A 0-255 Open to Close Blade 1A Fine 0-255 Open to Close Fine Blade 1B 0-255 Open to Close Blade 1B Fine 0-255 Open to Close Fine Blade 2A 0-255 Open to Close...
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Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL HOLD VALUE FUNCTION DEFAULT SNAP TIME STANDARD EXTENDED Framing Macro: 8-15 Macro1 16-23 Macro2 24-31 Macro3 32-39 Macro4 40-47 Macro5 48-55 Macro6 56-63 Macro7 64-71 Macro8 72-79 Macro9 80-87 Macro10 88-95 Macro11 96-103 Macro12 104-111 Macro13 112-119 Macro14...
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Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL HOLD VALUE FUNCTION DEFAULT SNAP TIME STANDARD EXTENDED 100-168 Refresh Rate (Hz) 1000 1010 1020 1030 1040 1050 1060 1070 1080 1090 1100 1110 1120 1130 1140 1150 1160 1170 1180 1190 1200 1210 1220 1230...
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Features subject to change without notice MODE/CHANNEL HOLD VALUE FUNCTION DEFAULT SNAP TIME STANDARD EXTENDED 1330 1340 1350 1360 1370 1380 1390 1400 1410 1420 1430 1440 1450 1460 1470 1480 1490 1500 2500 4000 5000 6000 10000 15000 20000 25000 169-170 Gobo Color Correction disable 171-172 Gobo Color Correction enable (default)
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.
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”...
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SOURCE 580W 6,500K Bright White Peak Field LED Engine 30,000 Hour Average LED Life* *Test lab conditions. May vary depending on several factors including but not limited to: Environmental Conditions, Power/Voltage, Usage Patterns (On-Off Cycling), Control, and Dimming.
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. 417mm [16.4in] 468mm [18.4in] 370mm [14.6in] 497mm [19.6in] 180mm [7.1in] 626mm [24.6in]...
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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.
O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S ORDER CODE (US) ORDER CODE (EU) ITEM PRL546 1237000226 Proteus Lucius TRIGGER CLAMP 1741000032 Heavy Duty Wrap Around Hook Style Clamp 5 ft.
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