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X5 IP Maxx
Document revision: 20241007-01
Fixture software version 1.5

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  • Page 1 impression X5 IP Maxx Document revision: 20241007-01 Fixture software version 1.5...
  • Page 2: Document Revisions

    GLP® impression X5 IP Maxx Quick Start and Safety Manual ©2024 German Light Products GmbH. All rights reserved. The marks ‘GLP’ and ‘German Light Products’ are trademarks registered as the property of German Light Products GmbH in Germany, in the United States of America and in other countries.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Safety ................................. 5 Key to symbols .......................... 5 General safety information ....................5 Electrical safety ......................... 6 Fire safety and protection from burns ..............8 Eye safety ............................8 Strobe safety ..........................9 Installation safety and protection from personal injury ......9 2.
  • Page 4 Seal maintenance and vacuum testing ............... 25 Suggested maintenance intervals ................25 Main fuse ............................ 26 Lubrication ..........................26 Guarantee and warranty ....................27 GLP Service and Support ....................27 9. Technical specifications ......................28 Control and programming ................... 29 10. Dimensions ............................31...
  • Page 5: Safety

    Read this manual carefully before installing, operating or servicing the GLP impression X5 IP Maxx lighting fixture. If you have any doubts or questions about how to use the impression X5 IP Maxx safely, contact your GLP® supplier for assistance. Your GLP supplier will be happy to help.
  • Page 6: Electrical Safety

    ● Check the GLP website at www.glp.de and make sure that you have the latest version of this manual. Check the fixture software version indicated on page 2 of this manual and then use the fixture’s control panel to check the version installed...
  • Page 7 Replace fuses with ones of the same type and rating only. If you have any questions about fuse replacement, please contact GLP Service. ● Some internal components carry a high voltage while the device is connected to AC mains power.
  • Page 8: Fire Safety And Protection From Burns

    Eye safety ● The impression X5 IP Maxx is classified as a Risk Group 2 lighting fixture according to EN 62471. Possibly hazardous radiation emitted. Do not stare into the light output from the fixture. May be harmful to the eyes.
  • Page 9: Strobe Safety

    German Light Products X5 IP Maxx power is applied, when the fixture receives a DMX signal, or when certain control menu items are selected. ● Provide well-lit conditions to reduce the pupil diameter of anyone working on or near the fixture. Strobe safety ●...
  • Page 10 Do not attempt to use a fixture that is obviously damaged. ● Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in its user documentation. ● Install genuine GLP parts only. impression X5 IP Maxx Quick Start and Safety Manual...
  • Page 11: Avoiding Damage To The Fixture

    German Light Products X5 IP Maxx 2. Avoiding damage to the fixture Important! Follow the directions in this section carefully, or the fixture may suffer damage that is not covered by the product warranty. General precautions Check that the head is unlocked and that the head will be free of any obstacles through its full movement range before powering the fixture on.
  • Page 12: Condensation

    ● Carry out regular visual inspections of the fixture to make sure that there is no accumulation of dirt, especially on the front glass and on air vents. ● If cleaning is necessary, follow the instructions in ‘Service and maintenance’ on page 24. impression X5 IP Maxx Quick Start and Safety Manual...
  • Page 13: Avoiding Damage From Light Sources

    German Light Products X5 IP Maxx Avoiding damage from light sources Do not point the front of the fixture towards the sun or other strong light sources. Strong light can cause internal damage to the fixture, melting components or starting an internal fire within seconds. Figure 1.
  • Page 14: Overview

    L – Mains power OUT/THRU F – Tilt lock (Neutrik powerCON TRUE1) G – Input connections panel M – Neutrik EtherCON port B for Art- Net/sACN control data (fail-safe) H – DMX IN (5-pin XLR) impression X5 IP Maxx Quick Start and Safety Manual...
  • Page 15: Overview Of Features

    X5 IP Maxx 4. Overview of features The impression X5 IP Maxx is for permanent or temporary indoor use. It may be used outdoors in temporary installations if precautions are taken to prevent damage from direct sunlight. It may be placed upright on a level surface or suspended from a suitable structure as described in this manual.
  • Page 16: Preparation For Use

    Important! Set the tilt lock to OFF before transporting the fixture in its flightcase and before applying power to the fixture. Included items The impression X5 IP Maxx is supplied with a power cable with a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 TOP connector. Tilt lock See photo on right.
  • Page 17: Identifying The Front Of The Fixture

    German Light Products X5 IP Maxx Identifying the front of the fixture See Figure 2. An arrow A marked FRONT is printed on the baseplate. Install the fixture with this arrow pointing towards the stage or main target. When the yoke is in its pan home position, increasing the DMX value for tilt moves the head towards the front.
  • Page 18: Securing The Fixture With A Safety Cable

    X5 IP Maxx www.glp.de Mounting directly with rigging clamps To suspend the impression X5 IP Maxx from a rigging truss or similar structure using rigging clamps bolted directly to the fixture: Obtain two suitable half-coupler type rigging clamps. See Figure 3. Pass an M10 grade 8.8 steel bolt through each rigging clamp and check that the bolts will protrude minimum 10 mm / 0.4 in.
  • Page 19 German Light Products X5 IP Maxx the fixture for safety cable attachment, as a bracket failure can allow the fixture to fall. 2. Pass the safety cable through or around a secure anchoring point such as the rigging truss or other supporting structure and take up as much slack as possible, then lock the safety cable closed.
  • Page 20: Connections

    Check that the connector on the power input cable is in perfect condition, paying attention to the keys on the connector. If the connector or its keys show signs of damage, replace the connector with a new item. Figure 4. Mains power IN socket impression X5 IP Maxx Quick Start and Safety Manual...
  • Page 21: Connecting To Control Data

    The fixture can be controlled via USITT512 DMX over a standard DMX cable link or via other control protocols over an Ethernet link. The fixture’s Protocol Setup control menu lets you set the fixture’s control protocol (see the fixture’s User Manual available online at www.glp.de for details). Rev. 20241007-01...
  • Page 22 X5 IP Maxx www.glp.de If you would like advice with planning and installing a suitable control link, your GLP supplier will be happy to provide assistance. DMX link See ‘Overview’ on page 14. The fixture has IP65-rated Neutrik TOP 5-pin XLR IN and THRU sockets for connection to a DMX cable link.
  • Page 23: Using The Fixture

    X5 IP Maxx 7. Using the fixture For guidance on using the impression X5 IP Maxx, see the latest version of the fixture’s User Manual, available for download from www.glp.de. Check that the software version given at the front of the user manual matches the software version installed in the fixture.
  • Page 24: Service And Maintenance

    The user can upload firmware (device software) using D3Prog or GLP iQ.Service. All other maintenance operations must be carried out by professionals or trained and qualified personnel. Please contact your GLP dealer for this.
  • Page 25: Seal Maintenance And Vacuum Testing

    Seal maintenance and vacuum testing The impression X5 IP Maxx is an IP65-rated fixture. It leaves the factory having passed vacuum tests. Depending on how and in what conditions the product is used, seals will age over time. Seals must be considered as parts that are subject to wear and tear.
  • Page 26: Main Fuse

    Ensure that the cover is correctly reinstalled and sealed in order to maintain the fixture’s IP65 rating. If the fuse blows repeatedly, disconnect the fixture from power and contact GLP for service and repair. Lubrication The fixture does not normally need lubrication. If any effects or moving parts show signs of rough movement, consult a GLP service partner.
  • Page 27: Guarantee And Warranty

    GLP Service and Support Contact information for the nearest GLP service and support is available online at www.glp.de/en/service, by email at info@glp.de, or by telephone at the following numbers: ●...
  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    White points: 8000 K, 6500 K, 5600 K, 4200 K, 3200 K Movement Resolution: 8 / 16 bit Position feedback: Yes Pan: Normal = 540°, Extended = 650° Tilt: 240° Super-fast pan/tilt movement impression X5 IP Maxx Quick Start and Safety Manual...
  • Page 29: Control And Programming

    German Light Products X5 IP Maxx Control and programming Control protocols: DMX via USITT DMX512-A, Art-Net and sACN protocols, GLP iQ.Mesh / LumenRadio CRMX, RDM (ANSI/ESTA E1.20) DMX control modes: 6 NFC sensor 16-bit control: Pan & tilt, intensity, color mixing...
  • Page 30 Construction Ingress protection: IP65 Standard color: Black Housing: High-impact flame-resistant thermoplastic, aluminum, steel GLP iQ.Mesh module with NFC sensor for GLP iQ.Mesh connectivity 4 x 4 mm screw threads for mounting external accessories on head Tilt lock Accessories supplied Power cable with Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 connector...
  • Page 31: Dimensions

    German Light Products X5 IP Maxx 10. Dimensions Dimensions are given in millimeters Rev. 20241007-01...