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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual Software Version 1.19 Revised 6/2003... -
Page 2: Power Wash
Power Wash 250™ ©Elation Professionals® Los Angeles, Ca. wwww.ElationLighting.com Page 2... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Power Wash 250™ Introduction... 5 Unpacking ... 5 iii Customer Support ... 5 iv Discharge Lamp Warning ... 5 v. Safety instructions ... 7 1. Features and Functions ... 8 Installation... 10 2.1 Mounting ... 11 2.1.1 Clamps ... 11 2.1.2 Mounting plate ... - Page 4 Power Wash 250™ 3.10.5 Display (DISP) 3.10.6 Fixture Temperature 3.10.7 Fan Control 3.10.8 Adjustments and Calibrations 3.10.9 Default Settings 3.10.10 Feedback 3.10.11 Correction of faults 3.11 Error and Information Messages ... 24 Operation... 25 DMX Operation ... 25 Stand-Alone Operation ... 25 Master/Slave Operation ...
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Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The Power Wash 250B™ has been designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed. Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this fixture. -
Page 6: Warranty Registration
This is a normal process and is caused by excess paint in the interior of the casing burning off from the heat associated with the lamp. ©Elation Professionals® Los Angeles, Ca. The Power Wash 250B™carries a two year (730 This fixture is fitted with a wwww.ElationLighting.com... -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
2. Never touch the fixture during normal operation. This can cause severe personal injuries and/or damage to the fixture. 3. Be sure to unplug the POWER WASH 250B™ from the power outlet before performing any service related issues. 4. Allow at least 30 minutes after disconnecting the AC before you open the POWER WASH 250™. -
Page 8: Features And Functions
Power Wash 250™ 1. Features and Functions 5. Up button 6. Down button 7. Enter button 8. Mode button 9. LED Display 10.Firmware Connection 11.Microphone Sensitivity 12.DMX Input Jack 13.DMX Output Jack 14.Power On/Off Switch 15.Fuse Holder 16.Fan (air inlet) ©Elation Professionals®... - Page 9 Power Wash 250™ 1. Lens Assembly - This high quality lens assembly is fully focusing. Focus the lens by loosening the locking screws mounted on the top and bottom of the head assembly. Then using the screws to grasp the lens assembly, slide the lens back and forth until the desired focus is achieved.
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Page 10: Installation
Power Wash 250™ 12. DMX Input Jack – This jack is used to receive an incoming DMX signal or Master/Slave signal. 13. DMX Output Jack – This jack is used to transmit the incoming DMX signal to another DMX fixture, or transmit a Master/Slave signal to the next Power Wash 250B™... -
Page 11: Mounting
To ensure proper installation, only qualified staff should 2.1.1 Clamps Secure two clamps to the bottom of the POWER WASH 250B™ to mount the fixture to truss. Refer to the printed instructions on the bottom of the fixture for proper clamp installation. -
Page 12: Secure The Power Wash 250
M6x20 screws. 3.2 Securing the POWER WASH 250™ Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your POWER WASH 250B™ always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable. The fixture provides a built-in rigging point for a safety cable on the underside of the fixture, be sure to use this point and never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle. -
Page 13: Connections
DMX chain. 3.5 Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation): The Power Wash 250B™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Power Wash 250B™ is a 14 channel DMX fixture. The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the side panel of the fixture. - Page 14 Power Wash 250™ controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for data input and data output (Figure Below). If you are making your own cables, be sure to use standard two conductor shielded cable (This cable may be purchased at almost all professional sound and lighting stores).
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Page 15: Fuse
Power Wash 250™ 3.9 Fuse Requirements The POWER WASH 250B™ electronic system is protected by a 5x20 mm external fuse. 115V / T 6.3A (US model) or 230V / T 3.15A (EU model). The fuse requirements are clearly printed on the side of the fixture. -
Page 16: The Menu Field
Power Wash 250™ The Menu Field - The control panel located on the side of the fixture allows you to access the main menu and make all necessary adjustments to the POWER WASH 250™. During normal operation, tapping the “MODE” key once will access the fixture’s main menu. Once in the main menu you can navigate through the different functions and access the sub-menus with the Up and Down buttons. - Page 17 Power Wash 250™ TEMP FANS HIGH LOOF LOHI ADJU CODE xxxx COLO clre facc ARES DFSE FEED EFLG ©Elation Professionals® Los Angeles, Ca. This function will flip the display read out 180˚ Display the fixture’s internal temperature Maximum cooling fan velocity Automatic cooling fan control Low cooling fan speed ...
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Page 18: Dmx- Addressing (D001)
D001 To set or adjust a DMX address, please follow the procedure below: 1. Switch on the POWER WASH 250B™ and wait for the fixture reset process to finished (' RESE ' will flash in the LED while fixture is in reset mode). -
Page 19: Lamp On/Off (Lamp)
Power Wash 250™ (LAMP) 3.4 Lamp On/Off LAMP This function allows you to manually control the lamp operation. Access the lamp function in the main menu and use the use the Up and Down buttons to toggle between lamp and lamp or the Mode button to cancel and return to the main menu. -
Page 20: Rtlt
Power Wash 250™ This function allows you to invert all pan movements. Use the Up and Down buttons to turn this function change or the Mode button to cancel and return to the main menu. 3.9 Invert Tilt Movement RTLT This function allows you to invert all tilt movements. -
Page 21: Lamp Off Via Dmx
Power Wash 250™ 3.10.2 Lamp On automatically LAAU This function automatically strikes lamp when main power is turned on. If you would prefer to strike the lamp through a DMX controller you must turn this function off. To toggle between buttons. -
Page 22: Display (Disp)
Power Wash 250™ Press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the menu. D ON Display On/Off (If you've chosen within 15 seconds after the last input. The next key touch will reactivate the display). Turn around the display 3.10.6 Fixture Temperature TEMP This function allows you to read out the actual fixture operating... -
Page 23: Adjustments And Calibrations (Adju)
Power Wash 250™ 3.10.8 Adjustments and Calibrations ADJU With this function you can adjust and calibrate the positions of the different wheels and other motors. This feature is reserved for a service technician and is sometimes required after a service or repair work. This function requires a service code only available to authorized service technicians. -
Page 24: Feedback (Feed)
(FEED) 3.10.10 Feedback FEED The POWER WASH 250B™ is equipped with ”APC,” automatic position correction. This function automatically corrects the Pan and Tilt movement should the unit lose step or is obstructed and forced to lose step. Press the Enter button to access the sub-menu. Use the Up and Down buttons to toggle between “ON”... -
Page 25: Operation
Power Wash 250™ 4. Operation Operating Modes: The Power Wash 250B™ can operate in three different modes. This next section will detail the differences in the operating modes. • Stand alone mode - The fixture will react to sound, chasing through the built-in programs. -
Page 26: Master/Slave Operation
Power Wash 250™ the audio submenu. See page 16 for the menu breakdown. 4.2.3 In the audio submenu choose the audio chase speed, fast or slow. Slow ( will trigger the chase sequence to every two beats, while fast ( the chase impulse every beat. -
Page 27: Dmx Channel Selection (Dmx Protocol)
Power Wash 250™ 5. DMX Channel Selection (DMX Protocol) Channel Function 1) PAN-coarse 0.. 530° 2) PAN-fine Low- Pos ... High- Pos + 2.1° (16 Bit) 3) Tilt-coarse 0 .. 285° 4) Tilt-fine Low- Pos … High- Pos + 1.1° (16 Bit) 5) Color* open (fast) color 1, Brilliant Blue (fast) - Page 28 Power Wash 250™ Channel Function Color chaser C / C+2 slow – fast PAN/Tilt chaser slow PAN/Tilt chaser fast Lamp OFF (only if shutter is closed)! Reset 9) Movement No movement Movement TILT PAN / TILT PAN / TILT (inverse) Circle Circle (inverse) lying eight...
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Page 29: Service And Maintenance
Power Wash 250™ 6. Service and Maintenance 6.1 Lamp Change To ensure a smooth operation, please follow these instructions carefully. Safety Guidelines • Always disconnect main power prior to performing any service procedure! • Caution: Always replace with the exact same type lamp, unless otherwise specified by an authorized Elation other than the specified part can damage your fixture and will void your manufactures warranty. -
Page 30: Elation Professionals® Los Angeles, Ca. - Wwww.elationlighting.com
Power Wash 250™ 6.2 Removing the Lamp 6.2.1 Be sure the unit is disconnected from it’s main power supply. 6.2.2 Remove the 3 retaining Phillips screws that secure the lamp cover to fixture chasis. 6.2.3 Once the lamp cover is free, expose the lamp by gently pull out the lamp socket assembly. - Page 31 The minimum deviation amount is 1.0mm. Running the fixture within a lower deviation can cause damage to the lamp and/or lens. The POWER WASH 250B™ lamp holder is aligned at the factory. However, due to slight imperfections in all lamps, fine adjustments may improve light performance.
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Page 32: Fuse Replacement
Power Wash 250™ Fuse Replacement Caution: Always replace with the exact same type fuse, unless otherwise specified by an authorized Elation service technician. Replacing with anything other than the ® specified part can damage your unit and will void your manufactures warranty. Warning: If you continue to blow fuses, STOP using the fixture. -
Page 33: Maintenance And Cleaning
Power Wash 250™ Maintenance and Cleaning the POWER WASH 250B™ It is absolutely essential that the fixture is kept clean and that dust, dirt, smoke, and fog- fluid residues do not built up on or within the fixture. This will reduce the risk of premature lamp life failure and will prevent a significant reduction in lamp output. -
Page 34: Cleaning The Optical System
2. Allow ample time for the lamp to cool (at least 20 minutes) before performing any cleaning procedures. 3. Open and remove the upper half of the projector by loosening the 4 retaining Phillips screws. Two on the front side and 2 on the backside of the head. -
Page 35: Color Wheel Oreintation
Power Wash 250™ 9. Power Wash Color Wheel Orientation: ©Elation Professionals® Los Angeles, Ca. wwww.ElationLighting.com Page 35... -
Page 36: Technical Specification
Power Wash 250™ 10. Technical Specification Power supply Power consumption 500 Watt (blind current compensated) EU - model AC 230V / 50 Hz~ Fuse protection T3.15A, 250V, 5x20 mm (fine-wire fuse) US - model AC 115V / 60 Hz~ Fuse protection T6.3A, 115V, 5x20 mm (fine-wire fuse) Lamp Type 1... -
Page 37: Warranty
Power Wash 250™ 2 YEAR (730 DAYS) LIMITED WARRANTY A. Elation Professionals Professionals products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and ® workmanship for a period of two years (730 days) from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories. -
Page 38: Elation Professionals® Los Angeles, Ca. - Wwww.elationlighting.com
Power Wash 250™ F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by Elation Professionals in connection ®... - Page 39 Power Wash 250™ ©Elation Professionals® Los Angeles, Ca. wwww.ElationLighting.com Page 39...
- Page 40 Power Wash 250™ Elation Professional 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, CA. 90058 323-582-3322 / 323-582-3108 fax www.ElationLighting.com / info@ElationLighitng.com ©Elation Professionals® Los Angeles, Ca. wwww.ElationLighting.com Page 40...
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