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  • Page 1 PAR 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S General Information Limited Warranty (USA Only) IP65 Rated Safety Guidelines Maintenance Guidelines Overview Installation Guidelines Accessory Installation Remote Device Management (RDM) Control Panel System Menu Fan Modes DMX Set Up DMX Traits Pixel Grouping Virtual Color Table Color Temperature Table...

  • Page 4: General Information

    BOX CONTENTS Power Cable (x1) Safety Cable (x1) 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 | 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: Ip65 Rated

    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.

  • Page 7: Safety Guidelines

    S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S This fixture is a sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To guarantee 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 8 S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S For Your Own Personal Safety, Please Read and Understand This Manual Completely Before You Attempt To Install Or Operate This Unit! • Do not touch the fixture housing during operation, as it may be hot. •...

  • 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 Mounting Bracket Bracket Adjustment Gel Frame Knob Latch Safety Gel Frame Cable Holder Loop Display Screen Mode Down Enter POWER IN POWER OUT AC100-240V 50/60Hz MAX:100-240V 11A FUSE: T4A/250V Button Button Button Button DMX IN DMX OUT...

  • Page 11: Installation Guidelines

    I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E L I N E S 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.
  • Page 12 I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E L I N E S OMEGA BRACKET WITH CLAMP INSTALLATION When mounting the fixture to a truss, secure an appropriately rated professional grade rigging clamp to the Omega Bracket by inserting and appripriately sized bolt through both clamp and Omega bracket, then fasten them together using a matching bolt.
  • Page 13 I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E L I N E S FIXTURE INSTALLATION This fixture is fully operational in three different mounting positions: hanging upside-down, mounted sideways on trussing, or set on a flat level surface. Be sure this fixture is kept well away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.).
  • Page 14 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 15: Accessory Installation

    A C C E S S O RY I N S TA L L AT I O N GEL FRAME AND BARNDOORS This fixture can be fitted with an optional gel frame and an optional set of barndoors. Follow the instructions below to install these accessories. 1.

  • Page 16: 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 through- out the entire system, including DMX data splitters and wireless systems.

  • Page 17: Control Panel

    Screen Lock setting should be configured so that the screen and control will lock after the selected period of inactivity. SOFTWARE UPDATE: AN ELATION C-LOADER II CAN BE USED TO UPDATE THE FIXTURE TO THE LATEST SOFTWARE. To order this device, please contact Elation Support for further details.

  • Page 18: System Menu

    S YS T E M M E N U ELATION LIMELIGHT PAR S DMX Address 001 - 512 Set DMX address 4Ch RGB 12Ch CMY 15Ch CMY Extended Select DMX channel DMX Mode 13Ch Standard mode 17Ch Extended 17Ch Standard Zones...
  • Page 19 S YS T E M M E N U ELATION LIMELIGHT PAR S Reset Zoom Yes / No Reset zoom position CONTROL Dimmer Run the selected self (continued) Self Test test Color Zoom Standard Stage Select dim mode Architectural Dim Modes...
  • Page 20 S YS T E M M E N U ELATION LIMELIGHT PAR S Display current fixture Current Run Time run time Display total lifetime Time Total Run Time fixture run time Display fixture run times Last Run Time since last reset...

  • Page 21: Fan Modes

    F A N M O D E S The Limelight Par S 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 22: Dmx Set Up

    D M X S E T U P DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers. A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fixture. DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA “IN”...
  • Page 23 D M X S E T U P Special Note: Line Termination. When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic behavior. A terminator is a 110-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and DATA -).

  • Page 24: Dmx Traits

    D M X T R A I T S Zones Zones Function Snap 12Ch 13Ch 17Ch Values Value 15Ch 17Ch 25Ch Dimmer 0 - 255 Intensity 0 → 100% Dimmer Fine 0 - 255 Fine Adjustment Shutter / Strobe 0 - 31 Shutter closed 32 - 63 No function (shutter open)
  • Page 25 D M X T R A I T S Zones Zones Function Snap 12Ch 13Ch 17Ch Values Value 15Ch 17Ch 25Ch Lime 2 0 - 255 0 → 100% Lime Fine 2 0 - 255 Fine Adjustment Cyan 0 - 255 0 →...
  • Page 26 D M X T R A I T S Zones Zones Function Snap 12Ch 13Ch 17Ch Values Value 15Ch 17Ch 25Ch 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...
  • Page 27 D M X T R A I T S Zones Zones Function Snap 12Ch 13Ch 17Ch Values Value 15Ch 17Ch 25Ch Refresh Rate (Hz) 1000 1010 1020 1030 1040 1050 1060 1070 1080 1090 1100 1110 1120 1130 1140 1150 1160 1170 1180...
  • Page 28 D M X T R A I T S Zones Zones Function Snap 12Ch 13Ch 17Ch Values Value 15Ch 17Ch 25Ch Refresh Rate (Hz) (contin- ued) 1320 1330 1340 1350 1360 1370 1380 1390 1400 1410 1420 1430 1440 1450 1460 1470 1480...

  • Page 29: Pixel Grouping

    P I X E L G R O U P I N G...

  • Page 30: Virtual Color Table

    V I R T U A L C O LO R TA B L E Value Filter Number Name Value Filter Number Name Pale Yellow Medium Purple Straw Lavender Gold Tint Palace Blue Spring Yellow Dark Blue Medium Yellow Medium Blue Yellow Deep Blue Deep Amber...

  • Page 31: Color Temperature Table

    C O LO R T E M P E R AT U R E TA B L E DMX VALUE COLOR TEMPERATURE (K) DMX VALUE COLOR TEMPERATURE (K) 6300 2400 2500 6400 2600 6500 2700 6600 2800 6700 2900 6800 3000 6900 3100...

  • Page 32: Dimmer Modes & Curves

    D I M M E R M O D E S & C U R V E S...

  • Page 33: Primary-Secondary Set Up

    P R I M A R Y- S E C O N D A R Y S E T U P This function allows you to link units together to run in a Primary-Secondary set-up, in which one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will react to the controlling unit’s built-in programs.

  • Page 34: Multi Unit Power Linking | Maintenance Guidelines

    Regular inspections are recommended to ensure proper function and extended life. There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture. Please refer all other service issues to an autho- rized Elation service technician. Should you need any spare parts, please order genuine parts from your local Elation dealer.

  • Page 35: Torque Settings For Screws

    T O R Q U E S E T T I N G S F O R S C R E W S IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE IP65 RATING ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURES, ALL SCREWS MUST BE TIGHTENED TO THE FOLLOWING TORQUE SPECIFICATION USING A TORQUE DRIVER.

  • Page 36: Ip Test Parameters

    Following any repair or maintenance procedure that requires disassembly of the fixture, use Elation’s IP Tester to confirm the IP integrity of the fixture. The air valve is located on the back panel next to the display screen, as shown in the diagram below. Please contact Elation...

  • Page 37: Dimensional Drawings

    D I M E N S I O N A L D R AW I N G S FIXTURE ø 6.2in (ø 157.9mm) ø 8.8in (ø 224mm) 13.0in (331.1mm) 12.5in (317mm) 8.8in 16.7in (423mm) (224mm)
  • Page 38 D I M E N S I O N A L D R AW I N G S BARNDOOR 1.3in (32.23mm) 1.0in (25.48mm) 1.5in (39.21mm) ø 6.6in 11.9in (302.46mm) (ø 168.15mm) ø 7.5in (ø 190.5mm) GEL FRAME 0.1in ø 6.7in (2.9mm) 7.5in (ø...

  • Page 39: Specifications | Ordering Information

    O R D E R I N G I N F O R M AT I O N SKU (US) SKU (EU) ITEM DESCRIPTION LLP301 1237000277 Elation Limelight Par S PENDING PENDING 7.5” Black Barndoor PENDING PENDING 7.5” Gel Frame...

  • Page 40: Error Codes | Fcc Statement

    E R R O R C O D E S Error Codes subject to change without notice ERROR CODES DESCRIPTION Cooling Fan Error TEMP Temperature Error ZOOM Zoom Motor Error F C C S TAT E M E N T This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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