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  • Page 1 II BLINDER 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 IP65 Rated Limited Warranty (USA Only) Safety Guidelines Overview Torque Settings for Screws IP Test Parameters Installation Guidelines Accessory Installation Remote Device Management (RDM) System Menu Output Mode Options Dimmer Modes & Curves DMX Traits - Basic Modes DMX Traits - Advanced Modes Virtual Swatch Book...

  • Page 4: Box Contents

    • Fixture Interconnect Splice (x2) • Safety Cable (x1) • IP65 Locking Power 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: 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: 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 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 DO NOT TOUCH the fixture housing during operation. Turn OFF the power and allow approximately 15 minutes for the fixture to cool down before serving. DO NOT shake fixture, avoid brute force when installing and/or operating fixture.

  • Page 9: Overview

    O V E R V I E W Enter Button Display Screen Mode Button Bracket Safety Adjustment Cable Down Knob Loop Button Button Omega Bracket Omega Mounting Fixture Bracket Hole Interconnect Mounting Slot Hole Twist-Locks for Mounting Power Power Bracket Valve Removable Mounting...

  • Page 10: 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 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. This fixture has two air valves: one on the back of the head behind the rear head cover, and a second on the base beneath the fuse.

  • 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 3.3 feet (1m) away from flammable materials and/or pyrotechnics. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A qualified electrician should be used for all electrical connections and/or installations.

  • Page 13: Clamp Installation

    I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E L I N E S CLAMP INSTALLATION This device features a detachable bracket assembly with mounting points for an Omega bracket built into the top of the bracket. To install the bracket assembly, insert the two twist-lock fasteners on the bracket assembly into the two mounting holes on the rear of the unit, then twist the fasteners to secure in place.

  • Page 14: Safety Cable

    I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E L I N E S SAFETY CABLE A safety cable to the appropriate weight rating MUST be secured to the designated attachment point to the left of the display screen. Safety cable attached...
  • Page 15 I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E L I N E S L-TRACK MOUNTING The L-track mounting system enables the user to slide the mounting clamps along the tracks and secure them in the desired position. The L-tracks are situated on the top and bottom surfaces of the fixture.

  • Page 16: Fixture Installation

    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. 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 FIXTURE INTERCONNECTIONS Individual fixtures can be physically linked together using the Fixture Interconnect Slots located along the top, bottom, and sides of the fixture, in conjunction with included Fixture Interconnect Splices.

  • Page 18: Horizontal Suspension

    I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E L I N E S RIGGING LIMIT: Regardless of fixture orientation, the maximum weight limit that can be supported when using the mounting bracket is 151 lbs (68.5 kg). ATTENTION! It is crucial to ensure that any arrangement consisting of multiple intercon- nected fixtures, whether in a vertical, horizontal, or shaped configuration, is securely and properly supported and fixed to prevent any movement that may arise from lateral...
  • Page 19 I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E L I N E S POWER AND DATA CABLES REGARDLESS OR FIXTURE ORIENTATION, TO MAINTAIN THE IP65 RATING INTEGRITY OF THE FIXTURE, ALL CABLES MUST BE ROUTED TOWARDS THE GROUND TO PREVENT WATER ACCUMULATION AROUND THE CONNECTIONS.
  • Page 20 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 21: Accessory Installation

    A C C E S S O RY I N S TA L L AT I O N LENS KITS (OPTIONAL) Multiple optional lens kits are available for fitment to this fixture, including a Fresnel lens, frosted lens, double-sided frosted lens, and a hemispherical photomask. All lens kits follow the same installation procedure.
  • Page 22 A C C E S S O RY I N S TA L L AT I O N BOWENS ADAPTER ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) 1. Locate the two main mounting holes on each Bowens adapter, which are easily identified by their recessed seats and the fact that they fully pass through the adapter. Align these mounting holes with the matching holes on the fixture’s lens frame and secure with Phillips head screws.

  • Page 23: Gel Frame

    A C C E S S O RY I N S TA L L AT I O N GEL FRAME 1. Locate the four flush-fitting gel frame 2. Align four of the mounting holes on the holder mounting holes on each fixture lens gel frame holder with the mounting holes frame.
  • Page 24 A C C E S S O RY I N S TA L L AT I O N INTERCONNECT CLAMP ADAPTOR This adaptor accessory allows a mounting clamp to be attached to the interconnect slots. To use this adaptor, simply align the hole on the mounting clamp with the hole in the top of the adaptor, then secure them together using a bolt, nut, and washer of the appropriate weight rating.

  • Page 25: 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 )

    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 26: System Menu

    UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, ENTER. Refer to the system menu table on the following pages. 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 27 S YS T E M M E N U MAIN MENU OPTIONS / VALUES (Default Settings in BOLD) DMX Address 001 - 512 1Ch Dimmer 2Ch Dimmer x2 2Ch Dim/CCT 4Ch Dim/CCT x2 3Ch I/Strb/CCT 5Ch I/Strb/CCT x2 4Ch IRGB 8Ch IRGB x2 6Ch Raw Color DMX Mode...
  • Page 28 S Y S T E M M E N U MAIN MENU OPTIONS / VALUES (Default Settings in BOLD) (Main Fixture Settings Only) DMX Start Address 001 - 512 1Ch Dimmer 2Ch Dimmer x2 2Ch Dim/CCT 4Ch Dim/CCT x2 3Ch I/Strb/CCT 5Ch I/Strb/CCT x2 4Ch IRGB Fixture ID...
  • Page 29 Highest Fidelity Balanced Output and Color Tuning Fidelity Settings (continued) Highest Output Bright (Highest Output) Output Balance Uniform (Elation Full Spectrum Match) LED Power Limit 100% Auto Fan Settings High Silent Screen Delay 10s - 5min (Default = 1min) Display...
  • Page 30 S YS T E M M E N U MAIN MENU OPTIONS / VALUES (Default Settings in BOLD) Current Run Time Time Total Run Time Last Run Time Current Temperature Max Resettable Information DMX Values Green Product IDs RDM UID Error Logs Fixture Errors Software...

  • Page 31: O U T P U T M O D E O P T I O N S

    O U T P U T M O D E O P T I O N S Blinder Output (Default) In Blinder Output mode, the fixture operates at its maximum possible output while ensuring a safe operating temperature. This mode is designed for typical blinder applications, where short, bright bursts of light are desired.
  • Page 32 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 33 D M X T R A I T S - B A S I C M O D E S Dim/ Dim/ Dim/ Dim/ Dim/ Dim/ Str/ IRGB CCT/ Str/ IRGB CCT/ Function Snap Values Value 12ch 10ch Dimmer 0-255 Intensity 0 →...
  • Page 34 D M X T R A I T S - B A S I C M O D E S Dim/ Dim/ Dim/ Dim/ Dim/ Dim/ Str/ IRGB CCT/ Str/ IRGB CCT/ Function Snap Values Value 12ch 10ch Red 2 0-255 0 →...

  • Page 35: Dim/Cct 2Ch Dim/Cct 4Ch

    D M X T R A I T S - B A S I C M O D E S Dim/ Dim/ Dim/ Dim/ Dim/ Dim/ Str/ IRGB CCT/ Str/ IRGB CCT/ Function Snap Values Value 12ch 10ch Color Open 1-179 Virtual Swatch Book (see table) Color Scroll...
  • Page 36 D M X T R A I T S - B A S I C M O D E S Dim/ Dim/ Dim/ Dim/ Dim/ Dim/ Str/ IRGB CCT/ Str/ IRGB CCT/ Function Snap Values Value 12ch 10ch Control 0-24 Idle 25-34 Blinder Output Mode...
  • Page 37 D M X T R A I T S - B A S I C M O D E S Dim/ Dim/ Dim/ Dim/ Dim/ Dim/ Str/ IRGB CCT/ Str/ IRGB CCT/ Function Snap Values Value 12ch 10ch Refresh Rate (Hz) (continued) 1150 1160 1170...
  • Page 38 175-176 Highest Fidelity 177-178 Balanced Output and Fidelity 179-180 Highest Output (Default) Output Balance 181-182 Bright (Highest Output) 183-184 Uniform (Elation Full Spectrum Match) 185-200 Idle Dimmer Curves 201-210 Dimmer Curve: Linear 211-220 Dimmer Curve: Square 221-230 Dimmer Curve: Inverse Square...

  • Page 39: Red

    D M X T R A I T S - A D VA N C E D M O D E S Function Snap 22ch 37ch 16ch 16ch Values Value 25ch 25ch Dimmer 0-255 Intensity 0 → 100% Dimmer Fine 0-255 Fine Intensity Control Dimmer 2...

  • Page 40: White

    D M X T R A I T S - A D VA N C E D M O D E S Function Snap 22ch 37ch 16ch 16ch Values Value 25ch 25ch White 0-255 0 → 100% White Fine 0-255 Fine Adjustment Red 2 0-255...

  • Page 41: Cct Presets

    D M X T R A I T S - A D VA N C E D M O D E S Function Snap 22ch 37ch 16ch 16ch Values Value 25ch 25ch Yellow 0-255 0 → 100% Yellow Fine 0-255 Fine Adjustment Cyan 2 0-255...
  • Page 42 D M X T R A I T S - A D VA N C E D M O D E S Function Snap 22ch 37ch 16ch 16ch Values Value 25ch 25ch Green Shift Idle 1-127 Full Minus Green to Neutral Neutral White 129-255 Neutral to Full Plus Green Color...
  • Page 43 D M X T R A I T S - A D VA N C E D M O D E S Function Snap 22ch 37ch 16ch 16ch Values Value 25ch 25ch Dimmer Delay Time 0.1s 0.2s 0.3s 0.4s 0.5s 0.6s 0.7s 0.8s...
  • Page 44 D M X T R A I T S - A D VA N C E D M O D E S Function Snap 22ch 37ch 16ch 16ch Values Value 25ch 25ch Control 0-24 Idle 25-34 Blinder Output Mode 35-44 Constant Output Mode 45-54 Match Blinder Output Mode...
  • Page 45 D M X T R A I T S - A D VA N C E D M O D E S Function Snap 22ch 37ch 16ch 16ch Values Value 25ch 25ch Refresh Rate (Hz) (continued) 1150 1160 1170 1180 1190 1200 1210...
  • Page 46 175-176 Highest Fidelity 177-178 Balanced Output and Fidelity 179-180 Highest Output (Default) Output Balance 181-182 Bright (Highest Output) 183-184 Uniform (Elation Full Spectrum Match) 185-200 Idle Dimmer Curves 201-210 Dimmer Curve: Linear 211-220 Dimmer Curve: Square 221-230 Dimmer Curve: Inverse Square...
  • Page 47 V I R T U A L S WAT C H B O O K 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 48: C O Lo R T E M P E R At U R E Ta B L E

    C O LO R T E M P E R AT U R E TA B L E Colors shown are an approximate representation. DMX VALUE COLOR TEMPERATURE (K) DMX VALUE COLOR TEMPERATURE (K) 5100 1800 5200 1900 5300 2000 5400 2100 5500...

  • Page 49: Error Codes

    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 50 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S SIZE / WEIGHT (Without Accessories) SOURCE 2x 350W RGBLAW LED Length: 9.29” (236mm) Width: 16.54” (420mm) 30,000 Hour Average LED Life* Vertical Height: 8.27” (210mm) *May vary depending on several factors including but not limited to: Weight (Fixture Only): 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) Environmental Conditions, Power/Voltage, Usage...

  • Page 51: Dimensional Drawings

    D I M E N S I O N A L D R AW I N G S Drawings not to scale FIXTURE Ø 0.5 in (Ø 13mm) 9.3 in (236.3mm) 7.1 in (180mm) 9.0 in (228.3mm) 16.5 in (420mm) 7.1 in (180mm) 12.7 in (322.3mm) 6.1 in...
  • Page 52 D I M E N S I O N A L D R AW I N G S Drawings not to scale SPLICE LOCK 0.8 in (19.98mm) 0.7 in (17.87mm) 1.4 in (35.9mm)

  • Page 53: 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 SOL201 1236300107 SOL II BLINDER SPHDY SOL/PULSE HD YOKE SOLFL SOL FRESNEL LENS SOLFRO SOL FROSTED LENS...

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