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  • Page 1 ™ user manual...
  • Page 2 +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 D O C U M E N T V E R S I O N Due to additional product features and/or enhancements, an updated version of this document may be available online.
  • Page 3 C O N T E N T S General Information Limited Warranty (USA Only) Safety Guidelines Discharge Lamp Warning Maintenance Guidelines Fixture Overview Colors, Gobos, Animation Gobo Size Gobo Replacement Lamp Replacement Fixture Installation Sun Protection Mode | Hibernation Mode System Menu Dimmer Mode DMX Traits: Channel Functions and Values...
  • Page 4 BOX CONTENTS Omega Brackets (x2) IP65 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...
  • Page 5 A. Elation Professional hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, Elation Professional products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years (730 days), and Elation Professional product rechargeable batteries to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of six months (180 days), from the original date of purchase.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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 EYE AND SKIN PROTECTION.
  • Page 8 D I S C H A R G E L A M P W A R N I N G This fixture is fitted with a DISCHARGE LAMP, which is highly susceptible to damage if improperly handled. NEVER touch the lamp with your bare hands, as the oil from your hands will shorten the life of the lamp.
  • Page 9 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 your local Elation dealer.
  • Page 10 F I X T U R E O V E R V I E W 1. Lens 2. TILT Lock 3. LCD Control Menu Display 4. MODE/ESC Button 5. LEFT Button 6. ENTER Button 7. DOWN Button 8. RIGHT Button 9.
  • Page 11 C O L O R S , G O B O S , A N I M A T I O N Color Wheel Color Flags Cyan Green Magenta Yellow Yellow Purple Cyan Orange Magenta Light Green Pink UV Filter Blue INTERCHANGEABLE-ROTATING GLASS GOBO WHEEL 1 STATIC-FIXED METAL GOBO WHEEL 2...
  • Page 12 Extended testing of custom gobo designs is highly recommended prior to use. Contact ELATION SERVICE for further information. ELATION SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm PST Voice: 323-582-3322 Fax: 323-832-9142 E-mail: support@elationlighting.com...
  • Page 13 G O B O R E P L A C E M E N T Tilt Lock Pan Lock 1. Before removing covers, place fixture on a stable flat surface in an INDOOR DUST FREE location. Ensure moving head is locked into a neutral upright position with both PAN and TILT locks engaged. 2.
  • Page 14 G O B O R E P L A C E M E N T 3. Locate the two slotted brackets which secure the GOBO Wheel Module to the frame, each held with two Phillips-head screws. Loosen the (4x) Phillips-head screws, which will allow the slotted brackets to slide up.
  • Page 15 G O B O R E P L A C E M E N T 5. Impeding the removal of the GOBO Wheel Module is the Zoom Lens, which is set within the lens housing aperture. Position the moving head down so the lens is facing down as well. This will allow gravity to drop the Zoom Lens out of the aperture.
  • Page 16 G O B O R E P L A C E M E N T 7. REPLACING A ROTATING GOBO Locate the tab of the spring, and with a precision pick (or similar tool), carefully press retaining spring inward to relieve tension. 8.
  • Page 17 L A M P R E P L A C E M E N T To ensure a proper/safe lamp change, carefully read all the following instructions. USE ONLY GENUINE ORIGINAL PHILIPS™ LAMPS. OTHER BRAND LAMPS WILL CAUSE DAMAGE AND WILL VOID FIXTURE WARRANTY! DISCONNECT THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY BEFORE REPLACING LAMP! FIXTURE MUST COOL FOR 60 MINUTES BEFORE REPLACING LAMP! NEVER TOUCH LAMP WITH BARE HANDS, ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES!
  • Page 18 L A M P R E P L A C E M E N T LAMP LIFE OF PHILIPS PLATINUM 400L FLEX = UP TO 4,000 HOURS Lamp hours are calculated in real time by a smart algorithm combining periods of full output and periods of hibernation with the shutter closed.
  • Page 19 L A M P R E P L A C E M E N T LAMP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 4. Remove the (2x) spade receptacle-terminals connected to the lamp base. 5. Loosen the large black slotted screw holding down the hinged lamp retention clip bar. Pull the bar out away and push to the side.
  • Page 20 L A M P R E P L A C E M E N T LAMP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 7. Gently grab lamp base with thumb and index finger and pull lamp out from fixture. 8. Using thumb and index finger, gently install the new lamp. Position lamp so it is seated properly, then swing down the retention clip, squeezing the ends to lock/secure the lamp into place.
  • Page 21 L A M P R E P L A C E M E N T LAMP HOURS RESET PROCEDURE 1. Activate the main menu by pressing MODE/ESC and toggle to “Information”. 2. Press ENTER and press UP or DOWN to toggle to “Time Information”. 3.
  • Page 22 F I X T U R E I N S T A L L A T I O N 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. MINIMUM DISTANCE TO OBJECTS/SURFACES MUST BE 49.2 FEET (15 METERS) MINIMUM DISTANCE OF INFLAMMABLE MATERIALS...
  • Page 23 F I X T U R E I N S T A L L A T I O N OMEGA BRACKETS INSTALLATION Insert the Omega Brackets into the matching holes on the bottom of the fixture. Note that there are 8 possible locations.
  • Page 24 F I X T U R E I N S T A L L A T I O N 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.
  • Page 25 POTENTIAL INTERNAL FIXTURE DAMAGE FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES OF LIGHT BEAMS External sources of light beams from direct sunlight, lighting moving head fixtures, and lasers, which are focused directly on the exterior housing and/or penetrate the front lens opening of ELATION lighting fixtures,...
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 S Y S T E M M E N U The fixture includes an easy to navigate system menu. The control panel (see image below) located on the front of the fixture, provides access to the main system menu and is where all necessary system adjustments are made to the fixture.
  • Page 28 ELATION SMARTY MAX SYSTEM MENU Features are subject to change without notice. *Rotation direction (Clockwise or Counterclockwise) of effects depends on orientation of the fixture head and Pan/Tilt settings. MAIN MENU SUB MENU OPTIONS / VALUES DESCRIPTION (Default Settings in BOLD)
  • Page 29 XX~XX Automatic Scenes Recorder ALTHOUGH E-FLY SETTINGS MAY APPEAR IN THE SYSTEM MENU, THIS FEATURE IS NOT ACTIVATED. E-FLY WIRELESS DMX IS AN OPTIONAL FEATURE WHICH MUST BE ACTIVATED IN THE SERVICE MENU. PLEASE CONTACT ELATION SERVICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
  • Page 30 FIXTURE SOFTWARE CAN NOT BE DOWNGRADED! DOWNLOAD FIXTURE SOFTWARE TO PC ONLY! (NO MAC SUPPORT) PLEASE CONTACT ELATION SERVICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. 1. Copy fixture software update file from a PC computer to a compatible USB flash drive. Make sure only the fixture software update file is stored on the USB flash drive.
  • Page 31 S Y S T E M M E N U PERSONALITY - Display Setting – Key Lock When ON, Control Panel buttons lock automatically after exiting main menu for 15 seconds. To unlock, keep MODE/ESC button pressed for 3 seconds. PERSONALITY - Reset Default ONLY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS SHOULD PERFORM THIS FUNCTION! This function restores all fixture settings to the factory default settings.
  • Page 32 S Y S T E M M E N U EDIT PROGRAM – Rec. Controller The fixture features an integrated DMX-recorder by which you can transmit the programmed scenes from your DMX-controller to the moving head. Adjust the desired scene numbers via the encoder (from –...
  • Page 33 S Y S T E M M E N U EDIT PROGRAM – Record Controller – Working with Built-In Program [continued] To start an Auto Program, proceed as follows: 1. Secondary Setting Select “Function Mode”. Press ENTER to confirm. Select “Set to Secondary”. Press ENTER to confirm.
  • Page 34 S Y S T E M M E N U EDIT PROGRAM – Record Controller – Working with Built-In Program [continued] 5. Automatic Scene Recording Select “Edit Program”. Press ENTER to confirm. Select “Edit Scenes”. Select desired scene numbers. A maximum of 250 scenes can be programmed. Press ENTER to confirm.
  • Page 35 D I M M E R M O D E...
  • Page 36 D M X T R A I T S Features subject to change without notice. *Rotation direction (Clockwise/Counterclockwise) and control of effects depends on head orientation and Pan/Tilt settings. Standard Extended Value Function Default Snap 0-255 PAN Movement 8bit: Pan Movement 0-255 Pan Fine 16bit: Fine control of Pan movement 0-255...
  • Page 37 Standard Extended Value Function Default Snap Rotating Gobo 0-10 Beam open 11-21 Spot open 22-31 Rot. gobo 1 32-41 Rot. gobo 2 42-51 Rot. gobo 3 52-61 Rot. gobo 4 62-71 Rot. gobo 5 72-81 Rot. gobo 6 82-91 Rot. gobo 7 92-101 Rot.
  • Page 38 Standard Extended Value Function Default Snap Fixed gobos1 Open 8-14 Gobo 1 15-21 Gobo 2 22-28 Gobo 3 29-35 Gobo 4 36-42 Gobo 5 43-49 Gobo 6 50-56 Gobo 7 57-63 Gobo 8 64-70 Gobo 9 71-77 Gobo 10 78-84 Gobo 11 85-91 Gobo 12...
  • Page 39 Standard Extended Value Function Default Snap 0-255 Fixed gobo indexing Fine 1: Fine indexing Rotating Prism,Prism/Gobo macros: 0-63 Open 64-95 Prism 8x 96-127 Prism 6 Linear 128-135 Macro1 136-143 Macro2 144-151 Macro3 152-159 Macro4 160-167 Macro5 168-175 Macro6 176-183 Macro7 184-191 Macro8 192-199...
  • Page 40 Standard Extended Value Function Default Snap 0-255 Focus: Focus edge adjustment 0-255 Focus Fine: Focus adjustment Fine 0-255 Zoom: Zoom adjustment from small to big 0-255 Zoom Fine: Zoom adjustment Fine Auto Focus: 0-50 Auto Focus Off 51-150 151-255 0-255 AutoFocus Fine: Continuous adjustment Fine Shutter, strobe: 0-31...
  • Page 41 Standard Extended Value Function Default Snap Color macros - CMY and colour 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 120-127 Macro12 128-135 Macro13 136-143 Macro14 144-151...
  • Page 42 Standard Extended Value Function Default Snap Control: 0-19 color change normal 20-29 color change to any position 30-39 Color & gobo change to any position 40-49 Lamp on 50-59 Lamp off 60-66 Lamp power 370W 67-73 Lamp power 470W 74-79 Lamp power 480W 80-84 All motor reset...
  • Page 43 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: For RDM to work properly, RDM enabled equipment must be used throughout the entire system, including DMX data splitters and wireless systems.
  • Page 44 PLEASE CONTACT ELATION SERVICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. An Elation E-Loader III can be used to update the fixture to the latest software. Please visit the E- Loader III product page at the Elation web site and download the product manual for step by step instructions.
  • Page 45 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”...
  • Page 46 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SOURCE COLOR Philips MSD Platinum 400 Flex 480W Lamp Full CMY Color Mixing System Variable Lamp Power 370/470/480W Variable CTO Automated Lamp Hibernation with Instant 13 Position Color Wheel Recovery GOBOS Up to 4,000 Hour Lamp Life*...
  • Page 47 D I M E N S I O N A L D R A W I N G S 445mm [17.5in] 390mm [15.3in] 284mm [11.2in] 386mm [15.2in] 116mm [4.6in] 533mm [21.0in] 51mm [2.0in] *DRAWINGS NOT TO SCALE Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 48 D I M E N S I O N A L D R A W I N G S *DRAWINGS NOT TO SCALE Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice.
  • Page 49 O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S SKU (US) SKU (EU) DESCRIPTION ESM166 1237000115 Elation Smarty Max TRIGGER CLAMP 1741000032 Heavy Duty Wrap Around Hook Style Clamp AC5PDMX5PRO 5 ft (1.5m) 5pin Pro DMX Cable...
  • Page 50 F C C S T A T E M E N T This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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