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PLATINUM SPOT LED II
Elation Professional
6122 S Eastern Ave
Los Angeles, Ca 90040
www.elationlighting.com
11/11/2013 - visage
Version 2.2.0

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  • Page 1 PLATINUM SPOT LED II Elation Professional 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles, Ca 90040 www.elationlighting.com 11/11/2013 - visage Version 2.2.0...
  • Page 2 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ CONTENTS General Information……………………………………………………………………… 4 a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 4 b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…………..….. 4 c. Customer Support…………………………………………….………………… 4 d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………………..……. 5 e. Discharge Lamp Warning………………………………………………………. 5 Safety Instructions………………………………………………………..…………. 7 Features……………………………………………………………………………………8 General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 9 Fixture Overview…………………………………………………………………………. 10 Mounting and Installation………………………………………………………….……. 13 a.

  • Page 4: General Information

    INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The PLATINUM SPOT LED II™ has been designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed.

  • Page 5: Warranty Registration

    PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible. WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The PLATINUM SPOT LED II™ carries a two-year (730 days) limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase.
  • Page 6 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ procedure. Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion of the cord. This fixture is designed for use indoors. Use of this fixture outdoors will void the manufactures warranty.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Never touch the fixture during normal operation. This can cause severe personnel injuries and/or damage to the fixture. Be sure to unplug the PLATINUM SPOT LED II™ from the power outlet before performing any service related issues. Never look directly into the lamp beam. You risk injury to your retina, which may induce blindness.

  • Page 8: Features

    PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 3. FEATURES • Pan 540° or 630˚ (User selectable) / Tilt 265° • 3 operation mode: DMX controlled, stand alone, or sound activated • 3 DMX Channel Modes (14, 16, and 20 Channels) • 8 colors plus white •...

  • Page 9: General Guidelines

    PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 4. GENERAL GUIDELINES This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage, in nightclubs, in theatres, etc. Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to do so.

  • Page 10: Fixture Overview

    PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 5. FIXTURE OVERVIEW 1: Main Output Lens 2: Display 3: DC Switch 4: Microphone 5: Left Button 6: Down Button 7: Right Button 8: Mode/Esc Button 9:Up Button 10:Enter Button 11: Handle 12: 3-Pin DMX in...
  • Page 11 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 1. Main Output Lens – Main output lens. 2. LED Menu Display – Full color animated menu display. 3. DC Switch - Controls menu and display power when the unit is disconnected from main power.
  • Page 12 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 13.3-Pin DMX Output Jack – This jack is used to send an incoming DMX signal to the next fixture in the DMX chain via a female, 3-pin XLR jack. 14.5-PIN DMX Input Jack – This jack accepts an incoming DMX signal via a male, 3-pin XLR jack.

  • Page 13: Mounting And Installation

    1.5 feet Mounting The PLATINUM SPOT LED II™ is fully operational in two different mounting positions, hanging upside-down from a ceiling, or set on a flat level surface (see illustration on next page). Be sure this fixture is kept at least 0.5m away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.).

  • Page 14: Mounting Points

    PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ Mounting points Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including amongst others calculating working load limits, a fine knowledge of the installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the fixture. If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt the installation yourself.

  • Page 15: Securing

    Securing the PLATINUM SPOT LED II™ Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your PLATINUM SPOT LED II™ 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 hanging bracket as illustrated above.

  • Page 16: Understanding Dmx

    PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 7. UNDERSTANDING DMX DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers. DMX allows all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller.
  • Page 17 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ Be sure to follow the above figure when making your own cables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not connect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.

  • Page 18: Dmx Terminator

    PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ Please note: to ensure maximal stability, when the voltage is 220-240V, only 6 devices may be connected together in this manner! From the 7th device, please connect to power supply to get power for the second link.

  • Page 19: Dmx Addressing

    That means changing the settings of one channel will only affect the selected fixture. In the case of the PLATINUM SPOT LED II™, which is a 17 channel fixture (default), you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 18 (17 + 1), the third unit to 35 (17 + 18), and so on.

  • Page 20: Fixture Menu

    PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 8. FIXTURE MENU On-Board System Menu: The PLATINUM SPOT LED II™ comes with an easy to navigate, full color system menu. This next section will detail the functions of each command in the system menu.
  • Page 21 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ Default settings shaded. Set Dmx Address A001~AXXX DMX address setting Value Display PAN…… DMX value display Set To Slave Slave1,Slave2,Slave3 Slave setting Auto Program Master / Alone Auto program Music Control Master / Alone Music control...
  • Page 22 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ Reset All Reset all motors Reset Pan&Tilt Reset Pan/Tilt Reset Colors Reset color wheel Reset Gobos Reset gobos Reset Others Reset other motors Test Channel PAN …… Test function PAN =XXX Manual Control Fine adjustment of the lamp Password “050”...
  • Page 23 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 8.1 Function Mode: 8.1.1 “Set DMX Address” - DMX address setting – This function is used to set or adjust the fixture’s starting DMX address. Every device controlled by DMX has to have a unique starting address. The addressing feature is what allows DMX to function properly.
  • Page 24 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 8.1.5 Music Control This function is similar to the “Auto Program” described in the previous section with the exception that this function will advance the built-in program via sound. 8.2 Information: 8.2.1 Time information These functions will detail different time functions associated with the fixture.
  • Page 25 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ “V-2.6”. • Use the UP and DOWN buttons to toggle through the software version of different IC’s. 8.3 Personality: 8.3.1 Status settings Address via DMX - This function allows the DMX address to remotely be adjusted from a DMX console.
  • Page 26 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ Feedback – This function turns the feedback correction on or off. This function is set to “ON” as default. This function allows for automatic pan and tilt correction in the event either one disrupted during normal operation.
  • Page 27 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 2) “HIGH” – The fans will run in high-speed mode regardless of operating temperature. 3) “LOW” – The fans will remain in low speeds regardless of internal operating temperature. 8.3.4 Display Setting Shutoff Time -The display is designed to turn off during normal operation to avoid excessive light in situations that require an extremely dark environment.
  • Page 28 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 8.4 Reset Functions: The reset function returns a motor to the “Home” position. There are several reset functions available on this fixture. The list below details the functionality of each available selection. Reset All: This function will reset all internal motors to the home position.
  • Page 29 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 8.6 User Mod Set: 8.6.1 User mode –This function allows the user to create user defined channel orders allowing the fixture to match the channel order of other fixtures on the market for easier operation. A total of three user modes may be configured: User Mode A, User Mode B, and User Mode C.

  • Page 30: Dmx Addressing

    PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 9. 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. If the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal, the display will flash continuously.
  • Page 31 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 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" you can adjust the starting address between 1 and 255. When set to "8"...

  • Page 32: Operation

    PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 10. OPERATION Operating Modes: The Platinum Spot LEDPro™ can operate in six different modes. This next section will detail the differences in the operating modes. • Auto Program Mode (Master) - The fixture will chase through the built-in programs, sending a DMX control signal to all other fixtures connect via DMX cables instruction for a synchronized light show.
  • Page 33 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ Control” submenu. See page 21 for the menu breakdown. Once in the “Music Control” submenu select “Alone” 10.2 Master/Slave Operation (Auto Program or Music Control): This function allows up to 16 fixtures to be linked together to provide a synchronized light show without the use of a controller.

  • Page 34: Working With Built-In Programs

    PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 11. 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 35 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ “TILT” – tilt movement. “TILT-Fine” – precision tilt movement “Move Speed” – adjust pan and tilt motor speed “Gobo Wheel 1” – select gobos from gobo wheel 1 “Gobo Rot. 1” – adjust gobo 1 indexing or rotation “Gobo Wheel 2”...
  • Page 36 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ the 10 available programs. Follow the procedure below to build an internal program: • Access the main menu and toggle to “Edit Programs” which is menu function 8. • Then tap the “ENTER” button and toggle to “Program 1.”...

  • Page 37: Dmx Channel Traits

    PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 12. DMX CHANNEL TRAITS: The chart below details the channel layout for 16 DMX channel (default). In 8bit mode the “Pan Fine” and “Tilt Fine” channels are not used,thus converting the fixtrue Into a 14-channel DMX fixture.In extended mode the fixture will use 20 DMX channel.
  • Page 38 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 128-189 Forwards rainbow effect from fast to slow 190-193 No rotation 194-255 Backwards rainbow effect from slow to fast Color Wheel Fine 0-255 Fine control of Tilt movement Rotating gobos, cont. rotation Open 10-19 Rot. gobo 1 20-29 Rot.
  • Page 39 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 144-159 Gobo 3 shake slow to fast 160-175 Gobo 4 shake slow to fast 176-191 Gobo 5 shake slow to fast 192-207 Gobo 6 shake slow to fast 208-223 Gobo 7 shake slow to fast...
  • Page 40 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 64-95 Strobe effect slow to fast 96-127 No function (shutter open) 128-159 Pulse-effect in sequences 160-191 No function (shutter open) 192-223 Random strobe effect slow to fast 224-255 No function (shutter open) Dimmer (intensity) 11 16...

  • Page 41: Error Codes

    PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 13. ERROR CODES: 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 42 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ Color-wheel error: The color wheel is not located in the default position after start-up or after a reset command.This message will appear after a fixture reset if the color wheel’s magnetic- indexing circuit malfunctions (sensor failed or magnet is missing) or there is a stepper motor failure (defective motor or a defective motor IC drive on the main PCB).

  • Page 43: Cleaning And Maintenance

    PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 14. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE The following points have to be considered during the inspection: 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 44: Photometric Data

    PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 15. PHOTOMETRIC DATA: ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
  • Page 45 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 16. GOBOS: ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...

  • Page 46: Dimensional Drawings

    PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 17. DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS: ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...

  • Page 47: Circuit Schematics

    PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 18. CIRCUIT SCHEMATICS ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...

  • Page 48: Year Limited 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 49 The consumer’s and or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall Elation Professional® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.

  • Page 50: Technical Specifications

    PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ 20. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power supply Power Requirements AC 100V~240V, 50/60Hz Fuse Protection 5T 250V 5A Power Consumption 260 Watts Lamp Type ProLight PU88-150FWL-NOON Life time 50,000 Hours Color temperature 6500˚ K Luminous flux 3920 Optical system Beam angle 17˚...
  • Page 51 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ Width of the base 18” / 46cm (Including Handles) Length of the base 13.75” / 35cm (Without Handles) Width of Head 18.5” / 47cm Height (head vertical) 25” / 63.5cm Weight (net) 16.6 Kgs /36.6 Lbs Operating Noise Levels (Base level 46.8dB)
  • Page 52 PLATINUM SPOT LED II ™ Elation Professional 6122 S. Eastern Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90040 323-582-3322 / 323-832-9142 fax www.ElationLighting.com / Info@ElationLighitng.com ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...

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