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Elation Professional ELAR 180 Par RGBAW Manual

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ELAR 180PAR RGBAW
Elation Professional™
6122 S. Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles, Ca 90040
www.elationlighting.com
Rev. 4/26/2010 – visage
Version 1.1

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  • Page 1 ELAR 180PAR RGBAW Elation Professional™ 6122 S. Eastern Ave. Los Angeles, Ca 90040 www.elationlighting.com Rev. 4/26/2010 – visage Version 1.1...
  • Page 2 ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ TABLE OF CONTENS General Information……………………………………………………………………… 3 a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 3 b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…………..… 3 c. Customer Support…………………………………………….………………… 3 d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………………..…… 3 Safety Instructions………………………………………………………..…………. 5 Features……………………………………………………………………………………7 General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 8 Fixture Overview…………………………………………………………………………. 9 Mounting and Installation………………………………………………………….……. 12 Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………... 15 a.

  • Page 4: General Information

    INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable LED fixtures on the market today! The ELAR 180 Par RGBAW™ 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 unit.

  • Page 5: Warranty Registration

    Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible. WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The ELAR 180 Par RGBAW™ carries a two-year (730 days) limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    4. For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter six of this manual. Operating the ELAR 180 Par RGBAW™ without suited safety aids such as safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
  • Page 7 ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating. 12. Always disconnect from main power before performing any type of service or any cleaning procedure. 13. Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion of the cord.

  • Page 8: Features

    ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ 3. FEATURES • IP65 Rated Fixture • Low power consumption • Minimal heat emission • Maintenance free operation • Equipped with 60 3-Watt (12 x red, 12 x green, 12 x blue, 12 x Amber, 12 x white) •...

  • Page 9: General Guidelines

    ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ 4. GENERAL GUIDELINES This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage, in nightclubs, in theatres, and other types of architectural installations. Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to do so.

  • Page 10: Fixture Overview

    ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ 5. FIXTURE OVERVIEW ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
  • Page 11 ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ 1. LED Lens Assembly – The lens assembly may be user replaced in the event repair is needed or a different beam angle is required. 2. LED Display – 4-segment menu display. Used to display the DMX address as well as all other menu functions.
  • Page 12 ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ cable that converts a standard Edison 3-prong to the IP rated twist lock connector. When jumping from fixture to fixture be sure to only use Elation IP rated power connectors to maintain the IP rating.

  • Page 13: Mounting And Installation

    ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ 6. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION Cautions: For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, and away from areas were unauthorized personnel might reach the fixture. Before mounting the fixture to any surface, make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the device’s weight.
  • Page 14 See the image below. Clamp Mounting The ELAR 180 Par RGBAW™ provides a unique mounting bracket assembly that allows the unit to stand on a flat surface or to be hung on truss via a clamp in any safe position (see the illustration above).
  • Page 15 See illustrations below. Securing the ELAR 180 Par RGBAW™ Always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable when suspending the unit from truss or other means. The fixture provides a built-in rigging point for a safety cable as illustrated above.

  • Page 16: Understanding Dmx

    1 to that fixture no matter where it is located in the DMX chain. The ELAR 180 Par RGBAW™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The ELAR 180 Par RGBAW™ is a fixture that can operate in 4, 5, 7, or 9 DMX channels (see pages 28-35 for the different DMX traits).

  • Page 17: Dmx Terminator

    ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ “First” Power Cable – A special power “First” cable is included with every fixture. This cables is used to provide power to your fixture. This cable comes with the IP rated twist lock connector on one end and a standard Edison 3-prong, grounded prong on the other end. Be sure to only use this cable for power distribution and never attempt to connect this cable to the DMX lines.

  • Page 18: Fixture Dmx Addressing

    That means changing the settings of one channel will only affect the selected fixture. In the case of the ELAR 180 Par RGBAW™, which is up to a ten channel fixture, you should ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca.
  • Page 19 21 (10 + 11), and so on. Note: During start-up the ELAR 180 Par RGBAW™ will automatically detect whether a DMX data signal is being received or not. If a DMX data signal is being received, the display will show "A.XXX"...
  • Page 20 ™ 8. DISPLAY LED INDICATOR. The ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ has a LED indicator on the display. This indicator is designed to give a quick visual indication of the fixtures’ DMX status. The illustration below details the functionality of the LED indicators.

  • Page 21: Display Menu

    ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ 9. DISPLAY MENU Default settings shaded. A001~AXXX VALU (AXXX) DMX address setting <ADDR> SLAV ON/OFF Set as Slave RDMX ON/OFF Change address via DMX <RUN> AUTO ALON/MAST Run Auto program VALU D-XX D-00(DXXX) Display DMX value...
  • Page 22 ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ FADE XXX.X(000.1S~999. TIME Remarks: 1) If the fixture does not receive a DMX signal the menu display will flash repeatedly. 2) TIME: Adjust the hold time for each scene in built-in chase programs. 3) FADE: Adjust the fade time between each scene in the built-in programs.
  • Page 23 ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ “RDMX” - Address via DMX - This function allows the DMX address to remotely be adjusted from a DMX console. This setting requires special settings for both the controller and the fixture. RDMX is on by default. For operational instructions please see Section 10/Page 25 of this manual “Remote DMX addressing.”...
  • Page 24 ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ LOCK –This function allows you to lock the keys. This function activates the automatic keylock command. If this function is activated, all menu keys will automatically lock whit in 15 seconds of the last menu function. To temporarily deactivate the keylock function, press and hold down the Mode/Esc-button for 3 seconds.
  • Page 25 ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ entertainment (rock and roll) use and Mode 2 is designed for theatrical use. Mode 1 has a quicker dimming curve and Mode 2 has a smoother dimming curve of 0-100%. <POHO> - Power on to preserve the MANL settings This function is designed to work with the Manual (MANL) settings.
  • Page 26 ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ The fixture comes equipped with a built-in DMX recorder that allows custom programs to be installed and recalled directly from the fixture’s control board. Programs can be created and stored using the fixture’s control board or by using an external DMX controller.

  • Page 27: Dmx Addressing

    ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ 10. DMX ADDRESSING Setting the DMX address - After the fixture is turned “ON” it will immediately complete a reset process that test all the fixture’s functions. When the reset process concludes the LCD will display the fixture’s current DMX address. If the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal, the display will flash continuously.
  • Page 28 ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ 6. Press ENTER to confirm. 7. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu. Controller Settings: 1. Set the DMX value of channel 1 to a value of 7. 2. Set the DMX value of channel 2 to a value of 7 or 8. When channel 2 is set to "7"...

  • Page 29: Dmx Traits

    ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ 11. DMX TRAITS DMX Operation Notes: The fixture will function in DMX mode whenever the unit is receiving a DMX signal. Please note that this will override all manual settings. This unit will keep and retain the last DMX command in the event of DMX signal failure. To reset the fixture you must turn the power off.
  • Page 30 ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ 48-55 Color Macro 7 56-63 Color Macro 8 64-71 Color Macro 9 72-79 Color Macro 10 80-87 Color Macro 11 88-95 Color Macro 12 96-103 Color Macro 13 104-111 Color Macro 14 112-119 Color Macro 15...
  • Page 31 ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ 128-159 Pulse-effect in sequences 160-191 LEDs on 192-223 Random strobe effect slow to fast 224-255 LEDs on General dimming/speed: 0-255 Dimming (0-Black, 255- 100%) Speed from slow to fast (when running internal programs) Speed from slow to fast (when running gradient effect) ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca.

  • Page 32: Working With Built-In Programs

    ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ 12. WORKING WITH BUILT-IN PROGRAMS The fixture comes equipped with a built-in DMX recorder that allows custom programs to be installed and recalled directly from the fixture’s control board. Programs can be created and stored using the fixture’s control board or by using an external DMX controller. The following instructions will detail the procedures for using the on-board system menu as well as using a DMX compliant controller.
  • Page 33 ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ lock the value into the scenes memory. You can repeat the procedure for all functions listed below: “Auto Program” – Allows access to all of the fixture’s DMX traits. “Red” – adjust all of the red LED values “Green”...
  • Page 34 ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ then change to Edit Steps 01, this will be menu function 8-2-1-1. Use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to toggle through the scenes created in “Step 1.” Press the “ENTER” button to add a scene to the program. Tapping the “Enter” button will automatically lock the selected scene into the programs’...

  • Page 35: Lens Replacement

    ™ 13. LENS REPLACEMENT The ELAR 180 Par RGBAW comes with a removable front cover that allows the lens assembly to be changed out to achieve different beam angles. Lens cover is held in place by two ! turn locking fasteners. To remove the cover; 1) Turn the locking fasteners in a counter-clockwise direction.

  • Page 36: Cleaning And Maintenance

    ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ 14. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Consider the following points during normal service and inspection: 1. Be sure all screws and fasteners are securely tightened at all times. Lose screws may fall out during normal operation resulting in damage or injury as larger parts could fall.

  • Page 37: Warranty

    United States of America, including possessions and territories. 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 ®...
  • Page 38 ® liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product. G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elation Professional Products ® and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.

  • Page 39: Photometric Data

    ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ PHOTOMETRIC DATA ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...

  • Page 40: Dimensional Drawings

    ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...

  • Page 41: Circuit Schematic

    ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ CIRCUIT SCHEMATIC ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...

  • Page 42: Technical Specifications

    ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power supply: 100v~240v / 50Hz~60Hz AC Power consumption: Maximum 150w LED Configuration: 60 x 3 Watt (12 x Red, 12 x Green, 12 x Blue, 12 x Amber, 12 x White) IP Rating:...
  • Page 43 ELAR 180 Par RGBAW ™ ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
  • Page 44 Elation Professional 6122 S. Eastern Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90040 323-582-3322 / 323-832-9142 fax www.ElationLighting.com / Info@ElationLighitng.com Rev. 4/26/2010 – visage Version 1.1...

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