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  • Page 1 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

    C O N T E N T S General Information IP65 Rated Warranty Returns (USA Only) Safety Guidelines Overview Torque Settings for Screws IP Test Parameters Installation Guidelines Modes and Feature Guide Sun Protection Mode | Hibernation Mode Fan Modes | Low Noise Operation Disable Pan Feature | Dual Universe Control | Zone Linking FX Functions and Features Remote Device Management (RDM)
  • Page 4 BOX CONTENTS - Safety Cable - IP65 Locking 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 |support@elationlighting.com...

  • Page 5: 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 6: Warranty Returns (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 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 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 9: Overview

    O V E R V I E W Rotation-Lock DM X OUT ET OUT Tilt-Lock Display Screen Air Valves NET OUT DMX OUT POWER IN NET IN DMX IN AC100-240V 50/60Hz FUSE: T15A/250V Omega Bracket Mounts Safety Cable Anchor Point Stabilizer Feet Fan Vents...

  • Page 10: Torque Settings For Screws

    Display Cover Assembly (13±0.5/Kgf.cm) Rear Cover (13±0.5/Kgf.cm) Fan Cover (5±0.5/Kgf.cm) CAUTION! DO NOT OVER TORQUE SCREWS AS THIS CAN CAUSE LEAKAGE ISSUES! TO CONFIRM THE IP65 INTEGRITY, TEST FIXTURE USING THE ELATION IP TESTER. CONTACT ELATION SERVICE FOR MORE DETAILS.

  • Page 11: 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 12: 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 13 STABILIZER FEET The Stabilizer Feet, when rotated 90 degrees and locked, function like outriggers to stabilize the Pulse Panel FX fixture in a floor-standing application. As the Stabilizer Feet Locks are spring-loaded, each lock needs to be pressed to rotate the Stabilizer Foot.
  • Page 14 I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E L I N E S TILT-LOCK AND PANEL ROTATION LOCK Slide the Panel Rotation Lock outwards to disengage it. Slide the Tilt-Lock downward to disengage it.
  • Page 15 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 fixture base. Secure the Omega Brackets to the fixture by turning each quick-lock fastener ¼...
  • Page 16 I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E L I N E S FIXTURE INSTALLATION The Elation Pulse Panel FX is fully operational in three different mounting positions, hanging upside-down, mounted sideways on trussing, or set on a flat level surface. Always use and install the supplied safety cable as a safety measure to prevent accidental damage and/or injury in the event the clamp fails.
  • Page 17 I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E L I N E S 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 18 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 19: Modes And Feature Guide

    M O D E S A N D F E AT U R E G U I D E SUN PROTECTION MODE 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 20: Fan Modes | Low Noise Operation

    M O D E S A N D F E AT U R E G U I D E FAN MODES AND LOW NOISE OPERATION This is a high-performance fixture suited for multiple applications. For noise critical environments such as Theater, Opera or Orchestra Halls, it offers various fan operation modes which remove any distraction for the audience and performers.
  • Page 21 M O D E S A N D F E AT U R E G U I D E DISABLE PAN FEATURE Due to the Pulse Panel FX’s Spin or Pan effect, the fixtures must be spaced apart to prevent LED panel collisions (see Dimension Drawings on page 65 for spacing dimensions). Some DMX modes do not include a PAN control channel;...

  • Page 22: Fx Functions And Features

    M O D E S A N D F E AT U R E G U I D E FX FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES Multi-zone fixtures, such as the Pulse Panel FX, can be time-consuming to create and record impactful effects. Due to limitations in DMX channels, it may not be possible to fully utilize the fixture’s capabilities.

  • Page 23: 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 24: System Menu/Software Updates

    Setting the display to lock after 10-seconds, and not setting the display to OFF, prevents this scenario. AN ELATION C-LOADER II CAN ALSO BE USED TO UPDATE THE FIXTURE TO THE LATEST SOFTWARE. To order this device, please contact Elation Support for further details.
  • Page 25 S YS T E M M E N U MAIN MENU OPTIONS / VALUES (Default Settings in BOLD) DMX Address 001 - 512 8CH Xenon Strobe 16CH Simple Strobe 27CH Strobe FX 50CH Large Pixels 62CH Simple Pixel Pro- No Pan Note: Pan Position Locked at 50% 65CH Simple Pixel Pro DMX Mode...
  • Page 26 S YS T E M M E N U MAIN MENU OPTIONS / VALUES (Default Settings in BOLD) Fan Mode Auto, High, Silent Pan Invert Off / On Tilt Invert Off / On Disable Pan Off / On Movement Pan Tilt Speed 1 - 4 Pan Degree 360 / 540...
  • Page 27 SYSTEM MENU MAIN MENU OPTIONS / VALUES (Default Settings in BOLD) Current Run Time Time Total Run Time Last Run Time Head Temperature Base Max Resettable Head Information Fan Speed Base DMX Values Tilt Product IDs RDM UID Error Logs Fixture Errors Software Version Vx.x...

  • Page 28: Dimmer Modes & Curves

    D I M M E R M O D E S & C U R V E S DIMMER 100% Time (ms) 0 Sec Rise Time Down Time 0 sec Fade Time 1 sec Fade Time Dimming Curve Ramp Effect Rise Time (ms) Down Time (ms) Rise Time (ms) Down Time (ms) Standard (default) Stage...

  • Page 29: Dmx Traits

    D M X T R A I T S : 8 C H , 1 6 C H , 2 7 C H Fixture Simple Xenon Strobe Strobe FX Default Part Strobe Function Snap 27CH Values Value Name 16CH 0-255 Left →...
  • Page 30 D M X T R A I T S : 8 C H , 1 6 C H , 2 7 C H Fixture Simple Xenon Strobe Strobe FX Snap Default Part Strobe Function 29CH Values Value Name 16CH CW Strobe Effect Selelection Idle 1-40 FX Selection...
  • Page 31 D M X T R A I T S : 8 C H , 1 6 C H , 2 7 C H Fixture Simple Xenon Strobe Strobe FX Snap Default Part Strobe Function 29CH Values Value Name 16CH RGB Effect Selelection Idle 1-30 FX Selection 1 →...
  • Page 32 D M X T R A I T S : 8 C H , 1 6 C H , 2 7 C H Fixture Simple Xenon Strobe Strobe FX Default Part Strobe Function Snap 29CH Values Value Name 16CH Dim Modes 0-20 Standard 21-40...
  • Page 33 D M X T R A I T S : 8 C H , 1 6 C H , 2 7 C H Fixture Simple Xenon Strobe Strobe FX Snap Default Part Strobe Function 27CH Values Value Name 16CH Refresh Rate (Hz) 1000 1010 1020...
  • Page 34 D M X T R A I T S : 8 C H , 1 6 C H , 2 7 C H Fixture Simple Xenon Strobe Strobe FX Default Part Strobe Function Snap 27CH Values Value Name 16CH 2500 4000 5000 6000...
  • Page 35 D M X T R A I T S : 5 0 C H , 6 2 C H , 6 5 C H , 9 0 C H , 9 3 C H Simple Basic Simple Basic Fixture Large Pixel Full Pixel...
  • Page 36 D M X T R A I T S : 5 0 C H , 6 2 C H , 6 5 C H , 9 0 C H , 9 3 C H Simple Basic Simple Basic Fixture Large Pixel Full Pixel...
  • Page 37 D M X T R A I T S : 5 0 C H , 6 2 C H , 6 5 C H , 9 0 C H , 9 3 C H Simple Basic Simple Basic Fixture Large Pixel Full Pixel...
  • Page 38 D M X T R A I T S : 5 0 C H , 6 2 C H , 6 5 C H , 9 0 C H , 9 3 C H Simple Basic Simple Basic Fixture Large Pixel Full Pixel...
  • Page 39 D M X T R A I T S : 5 0 C H , 6 2 C H , 6 5 C H , 9 0 C H , 9 3 C H Simple Basic Simple Basic Fixture Large Pixel Full Pixel...
  • Page 40 D M X T R A I T S : 5 0 C H , 6 2 C H , 6 5 C H , 9 0 C H , 9 3 C H Simple Basic Simple Basic Fixture Large Pixel Full Pixel...
  • Page 41 D M X T R A I T S : 5 0 C H , 6 2 C H , 6 5 C H , 9 0 C H , 9 3 C H Simple Basic Simple Basic Fixture Large Pixel Full Pixel...
  • Page 42 D M X T R A I T S : 5 0 C H , 6 2 C H , 6 5 C H , 9 0 C H , 9 3 C H Simple Basic Simple Basic Fixture Large Pixel Full Pixel...
  • Page 43 D M X T R A I T S : 5 0 C H , 6 2 C H , 6 5 C H , 9 0 C H , 9 3 C H Simple Basic Simple Basic Fixture Large Pixel Full Pixel...
  • Page 44 D M X T R A I T S : 5 0 C H , 6 2 C H , 6 5 C H , 9 0 C H , 9 3 C H Simple Basic Simple Basic Fixture Large Pixel Full Pixel...
  • Page 45 D M X T R A I T S : 1 7 5 C H , 1 8 3 C H , 1 6 1 C H , 1 5 6 C H Fixture Pixel Full Raw Mode LED Panel Default Part Focus...
  • Page 46 D M X T R A I T S : 1 7 5 C H , 1 8 3 C H , 1 6 1 C H , 1 5 6 C H Fixture Pixel Full Raw Mode LED Panel Default Part Focus...
  • Page 47 D M X T R A I T S : 1 7 5 C H , 1 8 3 C H , 1 6 1 C H , 1 5 6 C H Fixture Pixel Full Raw Mode LED Panel Default Part Focus...
  • Page 48 D M X T R A I T S : 1 7 5 C H , 1 8 3 C H , 1 6 1 C H , 1 5 6 C H Fixture Pixel Full Raw Mode LED Panel Snap Default Part Focus...
  • Page 49 D M X T R A I T S : 1 7 5 C H , 1 8 3 C H , 1 6 1 C H , 1 5 6 C H Fixture Pixel Full Raw Mode LED Panel Default Part Focus...
  • Page 50 D M X T R A I T S : 1 7 5 C H , 1 8 3 C H , 1 6 1 C H , 1 5 6 C H Fixture Pixel Full Raw Mode LED Panel Snap Default Part Focus...
  • Page 51 D M X T R A I T S : 1 7 5 C H , 1 8 3 C H , 1 6 1 C H , 1 5 6 C H Fixture Pixel Full Raw Mode LED Panel Snap Default Part Focus...
  • Page 52 D M X T R A I T S : 1 7 5 C H , 1 8 3 C H , 1 6 1 C H , 1 5 6 C H Fixture Pixel Full Raw Mode LED Panel Snap Default Part Focus...
  • Page 53 D M X T R A I T S : 1 7 5 C H , 1 8 3 C H , 1 6 1 C H , 1 5 6 C H Fixture Pixel Full Raw Mode LED Panel Default Part Focus...
  • Page 54 D M X T R A I T S : 1 7 5 C H , 1 8 3 C H , 1 6 1 C H , 1 5 6 C H Fixture Pixel Full Raw Mode LED Panel Snap Default Part Focus...
  • Page 55 D M X T R A I T S : 1 7 5 C H , 1 8 3 C H , 1 6 1 C H , 1 5 6 C H Fixture Pixel Full Raw Mode LED Panel Snap Default Part Focus...
  • Page 56 D M X T R A I T S : 1 7 5 C H , 1 8 3 C H , 1 6 1 C H , 1 5 6 C H Fixture Pixel Full Raw Mode LED Panel Snap Default Part Focus...
  • Page 57 D M X T R A I T S : 1 7 5 C H , 1 8 3 C H , 1 6 1 C H , 1 5 6 C H Fixture Pixel Full Raw Mode LED Panel Snap Default Part Focus...
  • Page 58 D M X T R A I T S : 1 7 5 C H , 1 8 3 C H , 1 6 1 C H , 1 5 6 C H Fixture Pixel Full Raw Mode LED Panel Snap Default Part Focus...
  • Page 59 Z O N E L AY O U T S FULL CONTROL, FULL RAW, AND PIXEL FOCUS ZONING CW Strobe RGB Zone RGB Zone CW Strobe RGB StrobeLine CW Strobe RGB Zone RGB Zone CW Strobe SIMPLE PIXEL ZONING CW Strobe RGB Zone CW Strobe RGB StrobeLine (CW Only)
  • Page 60 E R R O R C O D E S Error Codes subject to change without notice ERROR CODES DESCRIPTION Tilt LedTemp BaseTemp CoolFan1 This message appears when there is an error. CoolFan2 CoolFan3 CoolFan4 BaseFan Net Init...
  • Page 61 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 62 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S SOURCE (1248) 1.5W RGB LEDs (432) 5W CW Strobe LEDs 50,000 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.
  • Page 63 D I M E N S I O N D R AW I N G S Drawings not to scale 21.6in. [549.9mm] Ø19.6in. [Ø499.1mm] 2.0in. [50.8mm] Ø18.3in. [Ø465.2mm] 16.5in. [420.0mm] 3.3in. [85.1mm] 14.0in. [354.6mm] 5.5in. [138.7mm] 5.4in. [138.0mm] 6.9in. [174.0mm] 16.5in.
  • Page 64 O R D E R I N G I N F O R M AT I O N SKU US/EU ITEM DESCRIPTION PUL345 1237000346 PULSE PANEL FX TRIGGER CLAMP N/A Heavy Duty Wrap Around Hook Style Clamp STR527 5 ft. (1.5m) IP65 5pin XLR Cable...

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