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- Page 1 PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL™ Elation Professional 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles, Ca 90040 www.elationlighting.com Rev. 02/27/2013~Visage Version 1.0...
- Page 2 ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL ©Elation Professional® ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL 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………………………………………………………………………..……. -
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 WASH ZFX PRO XL been designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed. -
Page 5: Warranty Registration
Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible. WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL™ carries a two year (730 days) limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. - Page 6 ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion of the cord. Please be aware that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty.
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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 PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL™ from the power outlet before performing any service related issues. -
Page 8: Features
™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL 3. FEATURES • Pan 630° or 540˚ (User selectable) / Tilt 265° • 37 x 10-Watt Light Source • 100,000 hours rated LED life • Smooth additive RGBW color mixing, 16.7 million colors • Flicker-free operation for television and film •... -
Page 9: General Guidelines
™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL 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 WASH ZFX PRO XL 5. FIXTURE OVERVIEW LED Assembly 2: Display 3:DC Switch 4: Microphone 5: Left Button 6: Down Button 7: Right Button 8: Mode/Esc Button 9:Up Button 3 4 5 6 7 10:Enter Button 11: Handle... - Page 11 ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL 1. LED Assembly – 37 x 10-Watt LEDs comprise the LED assembly. 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 WASH ZFX PRO XL DMX is active. Flashing red and green indicated wireless mode is active but the unit is not received a wireless signal. 13. Wireless Antenna – This antenna works with the built-in wireless DMX receiver. The built-in wireless DMX system works with any Elation wireless system or any compatible “EWDMX”...
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Page 13: Mounting And Installation
0.5m (1.5 feet) Mounting The PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL™ is fully operational in two different mounting positions, hanging upside-down from a ceiling, or set on a flat level surface (see illustration below). Be sure this fixture is kept at least 0.5m (1.5 ft) away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.). -
Page 14: Mounting Points
™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL 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 WASH ZFX PRO XL™ Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL™ 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 WASH ZFX PRO XL 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: 3-Pin To 5-Pin Conversion
™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL 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. -
Page 18: Dmx Terminator
™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL DMX-512 connection with DMX terminator A DMX terminator should be used in all DMX lines especially in longer runs. The use of a terminator may avoid erratic behavior in your DMX line. A terminator is a 120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor that is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and DATA -). - Page 19 That means changing the settings of one channel will only affect the selected fixture. In the case of the PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL™, which is a 19 channel fixture, you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 20 (19 + 1), the third unit to 39 (19 + 20), and so on.
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Page 20: Fixture Menu
™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL 8. FIXTURE MENU On-Board System Menu: The PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL™ comes with an easy to navigate system menu. This next section will detail the functions of each command in the system menu. - Page 21 ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL Default settings shaded. Set DMX Address A001~AXXX DMX address setting DMX Value ALL…… DMX value display Slave Mode Slave1,Slave2,Slave3 Slave setting Auto Program Master / Alone Auto program Sound Control Master / Alone Sound Control Time Information.
- Page 22 ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL Reset All Reset all motors Reset Pan/Tilt Reset Pan/Tilt Position Only Reset Zoom Reset Zoom Position Only Test Channel PAN …… Test function Manual Control PAN =XXX Fine adjustment of the lamp Calibration Calibrate Password Password “050”...
- Page 23 ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL in a daisy-chain fashion it is imperative to assign a proper and unique starting DMX address to each and every fixture. The DMX address is non-destructive and will remain in the fixture’s memory even when the power to the unit is switched off. Memory is backed-up and retain by an internal power source that should last about five years.
- Page 24 ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL display shows “XXXX”, where “XXXX” represents the number of hours the fixture has been running. This counter is automatically reset after every power-on. Total Run Time This function tracks the total running time of the fixture from the very first start-up.
- Page 25 ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL 8.3 Personality: 8.3.1 Status Settings Addr 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.
- Page 26 ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL event either one disrupted during normal operation. Movement Speed – This function changes the speed function of the Pan and Tilt motors. There are 3 different mode variations; Speed 1 (Default): Slower movements for smoother, quitter transitions.
- Page 27 ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL 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. This function will adjust the amount of time the display will remain on until it is automatic turned off.
- Page 28 ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL the fixture’s internal memory creates the new “Home” position. 8.3.7 Wireless DMX This section will control the functionality of the built-in wireless DMX receiver. See page 37 for more information on operating this fixture via Wireless DMX.
- Page 29 8.7.4 Rec Controller -The PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL™ features an integrated DMX recorder. Pre-programmed scenes can be transmitted to the fixture via any DMX compliant controller. This function allows those scenes to be stored in to the fixture’s built-in memory and then subsequently used to create the user-defined...
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Page 30: Dmx Addressing
™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL 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 WASH ZFX PRO XL 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"...
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Page 32: Operating Modes
PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL 10. OPERATING MODES Operating Modes: The PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL™ can operate in six different modes. This next section will detail the differences in the operating modes. • Auto Program Mode (Master) - The fixture will chasing 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 A DMX controller allows you to create unique programs tailored to your individual needs. The PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL™ uses 19 DMX channels. See page 39 for detailed description of the DMX traits. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures on pages 13-16 as well as the set-up specifications that are included with your DMX controller.
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Page 34: Working With Built-In Programs
™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL 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. - Page 35 ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL “PAN-Fine” – precision pan movement. “TILT” – tilt movement. “TILT-Fine” – precision tilt movement “Red” – adjust the red flag value “Green” – adjust the green flag value “Blue” – adjust the blue flag value “White”...
- Page 36 ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL then change to Edit Steps 01. 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’...
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Page 37: Built-In Wireless Receiver
™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL 12. BUILT-IN WIRELESS RECIEVER The PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL comes equipped with an Elation Wireless DMX Receiver built-in. This receiver is fully compatible with your existing Elation Wireless DMX System. 12.1 Working with the Wireless DMX (WDMX) System: •... - Page 38 ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL c) Once the fixture is paired with the transmitter (T1), the WDMX status indicators on the both the fixture and the transmitter will stop flashing and glow solid green. If the paring is unsuccessful repeat the process until the paring is secured.
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Page 39: Dmx Channel Traits
™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL 13. DMX CHANNEL TRAITS: The chart below details the channel layout for 19 DMX channels (default). CHANNEL 1: Pan Movement (max. 630° or 540˚ User Selectable) CHANNEL 2: 16bit Pan Movement (pan fine) CHANNEL 3: Tilt Movement (max. 265°) -
Page 40: Dmx Channel Values
™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL DMX channel function and values: DMX channel´s functions and their values (160 DMX channels): Mode/Channel Value Function PAN Movement 8bit : 0-255 Pan Movement Pan Fine 16bit 0-255 Fine control of Pan movement TILT Movement 8bit :... - Page 41 ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL White LED -array 2 : 0-255 White ( 0-Black , 255-100% White ) 。。。。。。 Red LED -array 37 : 0-255 Red ( 0-Black , 255-100% Red ) Green LED-array 37 0-255 Green ( 0-Black , 255-100% Green )
- Page 42 ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL Chase Speed : 0-125 Fast to Slow Backward 126-130 Stop(Speed=0) 131-255 Slow to Fast Forward Chase Fade: 0-255 Fade Chase Color Temperature : 0-31 Led trun off 32-63 White2700k 64-95 White3200k 96-127 White4300k 128-159...
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Page 43: Error Codes
™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL 14. 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 44: Cleaning And Maintenance
™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL 15. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE The following points have to be considered during the 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 45: Photometric Data
™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL 16. PHOTOMETRIC DATA: ©Elation Professional® ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL... -
Page 46: Dimensional Drawings
™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL 17. DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS: ©Elation Professional® ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL... -
Page 47: Circuit Schematic
™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL 18. CIRCUIT SCHEMATIC ©Elation Professional® ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL... -
Page 48: 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.
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Page 50: Technical Specifications
™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL 20. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power supply Voltage Requirements AC 100~240V, 50 / 60Hz Fuse protection 6H 250V 12A Power Consumption 650 Watts Light Source Type 10W RGBW LED Life time 100,000 Hours (Rated) Optical 10˚~46˚... - Page 51 ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL ©Elation Professional® ™ PLATINUM WASH ZFX PRO XL...
- Page 52 Elation Professional 6122 S Eastern Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90040 323-582-3322 / 323-832-9142 fax www.ElationLighting.com / Info@ElationLighitng.com Rev. 02/27/2013~Visage Version 1.0...