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Genlyte Thomas Group LLC and is registered in the United States and other countries. ™ ™ VL1000™, VL2000™, VL2201™, VL2202™, VL2400™ (and the individual product designations), VL3000™, VL3500™, Series 1000 , Series 2000 ™ ™...
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OREWORD How To Obtain Warranty Service A copy of the Vari-Lite Limited Warranty was included in the shipping package for this VARI❋LITE® product. To obtain warranty service, please contact customer service at 1-877-VARI-LITE (1-877-827-4548), +1-214-647-7880, or customerservice@genlyte.com and request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) for warranty service.
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Compliance Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
FOUND BELOW. WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE 1. VARI❋LITE ® luminaires have been designed for use with specific lamp types. The VL3500™ Wash Luminaire requires the Osram SharXS ® ® 1500 W/D7/60 . Installing another type of lamp may be hazardous.
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION 1. Many VARI❋LITE® luminaires use a lamp that produces UV radiation. DO NOT look directly at lamp. 2. It is hazardous to operate luminaires without lens or shield. Shields, lenses, or ultraviolet screens shall be changed if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired.
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OREWORD Sicherheitshinweise Es ist äußerst wichtig, ALLE Sicherheitsinformationen und -hinweise in diesem Handbuch und dem beiliegenden Informationsmaterial zu lesen, bevor Sie die hierin beschriebenen Produkte installieren bzw. bedienen. Halten Sie bei der Installation und dem Einsatz dieses Produkts alle Warnhinweise und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen ein.
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL WARNUNG: HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ÜBERHÖHTE UV-STRAHLUNG 1. Viele VARI❋LITE®-Scheinwerfer verwenden die Lampentyp, der UV-Strahlen abgibt. SCHAUEN SIE NICHT direkt in die Lampe. 2. Es ist gefährlich, Leuchten ohne Linsen oder Blenden zu bedienen. Blenden, Linsen oder Ultraviolettschirme müssen ausgetauscht werden, sofern deren Schutzwirkung durch sichtbare...
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OREWORD Notes de sécurité Avant de procéder à l’installation des produits décrits dans ce guide et de les mettre en marche, il est extrêmement important de lire TOUS les renseignements et TOUTES les directives de sécurité contenues dans ce guide ainsi que toute documentation jointe. Tenir compte de tous les avertissements et suivre toutes les précautions pendant l’installation et l’utilisation de cet appareil.
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL AVERTISSEMENT: DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE UNE EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX RAYONS UV 1. Plusieurs luminaires VARI❋LITE® utilisent une lampe qui produit des rayons UV. NE PAS fixer son regard sur la lampe.
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OREWORD Aviso sobre Seguridad Es muy importante leer TODA la información e instrucciones sobre seguridad que se indica en este manual así como en los documentos adjuntos antes de instalar y operar los productos descritos. Se debe prestar atención a todos los avisos y advertencias durante la instalación y uso de este producto. Los símbolos de seguridad usados en este manual son los siguientes: CUIDADO, indica posibles daños al producto.
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ADVERTENCIA: INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA LA EXPOSICIÓN EXCESIVA DE RADIACIÓN ULTRA VIOLETA 1. Muchas luminarias VARI❋LITE® usan un tipo de lámpara que produce radiación UV. NO mire directamente a la lámpara.
ANUAL Introduction About This Manual Note: The VL3500™ Wash Luminaires share many common assemblies and parts of the Vari-Lite Series 3000 Luminaires. This manual provides descriptions, repair procedures, and illustrated parts breakdowns for all configurations of the VL3500™ Wash Luminaire. The manual is intended for use by Vari-Lite personnel and by Vari-Lite’s customers/clients.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Customer Service Our Goal At Vari-Lite, we are committed to providing you the highest quality in customer service. Our comprehensive resources are available to help your business succeed and ensure you get the full benefit of being a Vari-Lite customer.
• 1500W, double-ended, short arc lamp. • Five-position aperture wheel: 52, 40, 35, 30, and 25 mm. WARNING: Some exceptional conditions apply to the safe operation of the VL3500™ Wash Luminaire. See “Warnings and Cautions” on page Technical Specifications For technical specifications, refer to VL3500™ Wash Luminaire User’s Manual (02.9686.0001).
OMPONENTS XTERNAL UMINAIRE OMPONENTS Components External Luminaire Components The following illustration shows the external luminaire components and controls. Head Assembly Houses color, strobe, and beam spreader mechanisms Front Lens Assembly AC Input Cable Input Panel Provides DMX In and Thru, and AC Power connections.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL3500 Wash Luminaire Head and Yoke Components The following illustration shows the major sub-assemblies, which are located in the luminaire head and yoke assemblies. Head Cover Color Assembly (attached by tether)
OMPONENTS NCLOSURE OMPONENTS Enclosure Components The following illustration shows the major sub-assemblies, which are located in the luminaire enclosure assembly. (Yoke and head assemblies not shown for clarity.) Enclosure Top Covers 1500W Arc Ballast Module Input Panel Assembly containing DMX Input PCB and Menu Display 150W +24V/6.3A Power Supply...
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HAPTER Maintenance This chapter contains test, service, and standard maintenance procedures. • Testing • Warnings and Cautions • Troubleshooting • Maintenance Procedures WARNING: As with any repairs or maintenance to Vari-Lite luminaires, service should only be performed by a trained and qualified service technician or at an Authorized Vari-Lite Service facility.
Testing Luminaire Self-Tests The luminaire is capable of running self tests by using the TEST menu functions. For detailed instructions regarding the luminaire’s self-test function, refer to the VL3500™ Wash Luminaire User’s Manual (02.9686.0001). Calibration Sequence The following is an outline of the luminaire’s standard calibration sequence: Phase 1 •...
Most mechanisms within the VL3500™ Wash Luminaire are equipped with either optical or magnetic sensors. The VL3500 Wash master control board (MCB) has labeled test points for reading DC voltages at each sensor. Testing is best performed with a digital voltmeter for sensor readings or an Oscilloscope for pan/tilt encoder readings.
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL standby circuit goes to standby when 5v is received on the standby line. Equally, if 5v is applied to the standby line, the lamp will go into standby mode, and if 5v is applied to the Out line, the lamp will douse.
The warnings and cautions that follow are critically important to the safe operation of the VL3500 Wash. This product is for commercial use only. If you have any questions about the safe installation and operation of the VL3500™ Wash Luminaire, please contact VARI❋LITE customer service at 1-877-VARI-LITE (1-877-827-4548), +1-214-647-7880, or...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Troubleshooting Error Messages If a problem occurs during luminaire calibration, at the end of the calibration sequence the Menu Display will cycle through any applicable error message(s), one at a time until the end of the list is reached.
ROUBLESHOOTING ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE Troubleshooting Guide If a problem is suspected, try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. Refer to “Error Messages” on page 14 for more information. The chart below provides possible causes and remedies for each message. Table 2-2: Troubleshooting Guide Message Symptom...
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Table 2-2: Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) Message Symptom Description Possible Cause and Remedy Pan No Luminaire will not pan Pan Sensor Not Found EOT flag attached to large pulley is not engaging the Sens EOT sensor...
AINTENANCE ROCEDURES EPLACEMENT Maintenance Procedures WARNING: As with any repairs or maintenance to Vari-Lite luminaires, service should only be performed by a trained and qualified service technician or at an Authorized Vari-Lite Service facility. Lamp Replacement VL Part No: 71.9686.1502 WARNING: Ensure that power is removed from luminaire when installing lamp.
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Lamp (dimple side towards socket) Allow lamp to cool CAUTION: before servicing. Lamp Connector Do not touch lamp or CAUTION: reflector with bare fingers. Lamp Box * Luminaire Head Not Shown For Clarity Figure 2-1: Lamp Replacement 02 .9 686.00 10 0...
Align Lamp The design of the VL3500 Wash luminaire optical system allows for a flat or peaked field. A flat field has no detectable hot spot. A peaked field has more intensity at the center of the beam than at the perimeter.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Internal Lens Replacement Tools: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Lint-Free Cotton Gloves To replace the internal lens assembly: Step 1. Using a control console, close the internal lens assembly. Move internal lens assembly to front of head (close to the front lens) WARNING: Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance.
AINTENANCE ROCEDURES NTERNAL EPLACEMENT CONTINUED Internal Lens Replacement (continued) Clean any fingerprints on lenses with CAUTION: isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth. Head Cover * Retaining Knobs 1/4-Turn Screw Internal Lens Assembly Detail A Lens Assembly Retaining Knobs Post Keyed Carrier * Head covers are attached by tethers.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Front Lens Assembly Removal Tools: • 5/32" Allen wrench • lint-free cotton gloves To replace the front lens assembly: WARNING: Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Internal fixture components, assemblies, and the front lens can be HOT after operation. Allow components to adequately cool before replacing.
AINTENANCE ROCEDURES RONT SSEMBLY EMOVAL CONTINUED Front Lens Assembly Removal (continued) Clean any fingerprints on lenses with CAUTION: isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth. Front Lens Assembly Mounting Holes Front Lens Assembly Guide Pins Front Lens Assembly Captive Screws Lens is heavy. Horizontal orientation shown for clarity. If lens is removed as shown, head assembly will instantaneously rotate to page 22 CAUTION...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Color Filter Replacement Tools: • #2 Philips screwdriver • lint-free cotton gloves WARNING: Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Filters can be HOT after operation. Allow the fixture to cool before replacing filters.
AINTENANCE ROCEDURES OLOR ILTER EPLACEMENT CONTINUED Color Filter Replacement (continued) Assembly With Color Wheels Do not touch filters with bare fingers. (Do not remove. See detail) CAUTION: Wear cotton gloves. Color Filter Lock Pins Air Duct Door Color Wheel 1 Color Filter Lock Pins Color Wheel 2...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Ballast Assembly Replacement 23.9686.1500 VL Part No: Repair Procedure Step 1. Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source. Place the luminaire on the upper enclosure. Step 2. As shown in Figure 2-6, at the upper enclosure, remove four 6-32 x 1/4"...
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AINTENANCE ROCEDURES ALLAST SSEMBLY EPLACEMENT Top Cover NOTE: Head not shown for clarity. Ballast Assembly (includes attached ferrite) Chassis ferrite (Do not remove) End Cover APS end bracket Exhaust fan Left Side Cover Ventilation Cover Figure 2-6: Ballast Assembly Replacement Step 14.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Color/Dimmer/Strobe Assembly Replacement 21.9686.0400 VL Part No: Repair Procedure Step 1. Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source. As shown in Figure 2-7, stand the luminaire on the upper enclosure. Use the orientation of the backcap label to determine the top and bottom of luminaire head.
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AINTENANCE ROCEDURES OLOR IMMER TROBE SSEMBLY EPLACEMENT Top Head Cover Screws Color/Dimmer/Strobe Assembly Figure 2-7: Color/Dimmer/Strobe Assembly Replacement 02.96 86.001 0 0...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Internal Lens Assembly Replacement 21.9686.2150 VL Part No: Repair Procedure Step 1. At the control console or the luminaire menu, close the split lens assembly. Step 2. Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Reflector Replacement 42.9686.0120 VL Part No: Repair Procedure Step 1. Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source. Step 2. Remove the Color/Dimmer/Strobe Assembly. See “Color/Dimmer/Strobe Assembly Replacement” on page 28 for complete instructions.
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AINTENANCE ROCEDURES EFLECTOR EPLACEMENT Disconnect Springs Reflector Clamp UV/Reflector Assembly 4-40 x 1 3/8" screws (4) Assembly Removal Spring not shown for clarity Reflector Alignment Figure 2-9: Reflector Replacement 02.96 86.001 0 0...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Main Control Board (MCB) Replacement 24.9686.0429 VL Part No: Repair Procedure Step 1. Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source. Note: To determine which yoke leg is which without having to remove the covers, rotate yoke counterclockwise until it stops, then look at the luminaire while facing the input panel.
AINTENANCE ROCEDURES GNITOR OARD EPLACEMENT Ignitor Board Replacement 24.9661.3126 VL Part No: Repair Procedure Step 1. Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source. Step 2. At tilt-side leg, remove yoke leg cover by removing four 6-32 x 5/16" screws. CAUTION: Always use anti-static precautions when working with PCBs.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Pan Motor Assembly Replacement 21.9686.0864 VL Part No: Repair Procedure Step 1. Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source. Place the luminaire on the upper enclosure. Step 2. As shown in Figure 2-6, at the upper enclosure, remove four 6-32 x 1/4"...
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AINTENANCE ROCEDURES OTOR SSEMBLY EPLACEMENT Note: Make sure wiring is not pinched during installation. When tightening four 10-32x3/4" SCB Cap screws that mount Pan Motor Assembly, you must tighten in a CLOCKWISE pattern starting with screw in lower left-hand side from spring. NOTE: Head not shown for clarity.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Pan Encoder Replacement 24.9678.9729 VL Part No: Repair Procedure Step 1. Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source. Place the luminaire on the upper enclosure. CAUTION: During the next step, do allow the front lens to contact anything that could damage the lens coating.
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AINTENANCE ROCEDURES NCODER EPLACEMENT Note: Make sure the encoder disk is centered in the optical sensor gap. Ventilation Cover Encoder Pan Motor Assembly Figure 2-13: Pan Encoder Replacement 02.96 86.001 0 0...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Pan EOT Sensor Replacement VL Part No: 23.9678.0687 Repair Procedure Step 1. Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source. Place the luminaire on the upper enclosure. CAUTION: During the next step, do allow the front lens to contact anything that could damage the lens coating.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Power Supply (LVS) Replacement VL Part No: 69.3177.0151 Repair Procedure Step 1. Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source. Step 2. As shown in Figure 2-15, at the enclosure, remove two 6-32 x 1/4" LG PPZ screws from the display-side top cover and remove the cover.
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(LVS) R AINTENANCE ROCEDURES OWER UPPLY EPLACEMENT Display-Side Top Cover Power Supply (LVS) NOTE: Head not shown for clarity. Fan Assembly Figure 2-15: Power Supply (LVS) Replacement 02.96 86.001 0 0...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Tilt Motor Assembly Replacement VL Part No: 21.9678.0765 Repair Procedure To remove and replace the tilt motor assembly: Step 1. Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source. Step 2. As shown in...
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AINTENANCE ROCEDURES OTOR SSEMBLY EPLACEMENT WARNING: Make sure wiring is not pinched during installation. When tightening four 10-32 x 1/2" PPZ screws that fasten the tilt motor assembly, you must tighten then in a CLOCKWISE pattern starting with the screw in lower left-hand side. Yoke Cover Springs...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Tilt Encoder Replacement 24.9661.9629 VL Part No: Repair Procedure Step 1. Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source. Step 2. As shown in Figure 2-16, at the tilt-side leg, remove yoke leg cover by removing four 6-32 x 5/16"...
EOT S AINTENANCE ROCEDURES ENSOR EPLACEMENT Tilt EOT Sensor Replacement VL Part No: 23.9661.1253 Repair Procedure Step 1. Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source. Step 2. At tilt-side leg, remove yoke leg cover by removing four 6-32 x 5/16" PPB screws. Step 3.
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HAPTER Illustrated Parts Breakdown This chapter contains illustrated parts breakdowns for the VL3500 Wash assemblies. Note: The VL3500 Series Luminiares share many common assemblies and parts of the Vari-Lite Series 3000 Luminaires. • Drawing Trees • Top Assembly • Yoke Assembly •...
Assembly Assembly 25.9678.0681 25.9661.1526 Yoke to Dual AC Fan Cable Ignitor to Relay Cable Assembly Assembly 25.9686.0012 25.9661.1526 Upper Enclosure Assembly 21.9686.0800 continued next page Figure 3-1: VL3500™ Wash Luminaire Subassembly Drawing Tree Part 1 02 .9 686.00 10 0...
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LVS Power Supply, 150W Assembly 69.3177.0151 25.9678.0829 AC Input Splitter Cable Assembly LVS to Yoke Dual AC Fan Cable 25.9678.0812 Assembly 25.9686.0843 LVS Chassis Ground Cable Assembly 25.9661.1514 Figure 3-2: VL3500™ Wash Luminaire Subassembly Drawing Tree Part 2 02.96 86.001 0 0...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Top Assembly VL3500 Wash Included Items Kit 28.9686.0001 Rev A Refer to Figure 3-3. Item Qty. Description 02.8001.0001 SHEET, VARI-LITE CUSTOMER SERVICE 02.8052.0001 CARD, LIMITED WARRANTY (09-09-02) ❋ 02.8001.0002 CERTIFICATE, VARI LITE QA 02.8700.0001...
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(Stippled PC lens is installed on luminaire.) (Buxom lenses are installed in luminaire) Figure 3-3: VL3500 Wash Included Items Kit Note: * = Do not handle lamp with bare hands. To keep the lamp glass as free from dirt and grease as possible, wear clean cotton gloves.
SSEMBLY TRUCTURE SSEMBLY Head Assembly Head Structure Assembly 21.9686.0600 Rev B Refer to Figure 3-1 Item Qty. Description 21.9686.0615 ASSY, BACKEND 12.9686.0623 RIGHT SIDE RAIL, MACHINED 12.9686.0625 LEFT SIDE RAIL, MACHINED 21.9686.0617 ASSEMBLY, FRONT CASTING/LENS 53.6515.0001 SCREW, 10-32 X 3/4" SCB CAP 10.9686.0619 RETAINER, WIRING HARNESS 53.6558.0007...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Front Stippled Lens Assembly 21.9686.0617 Rev B Refer to Figure 3-2 Item Qty. Description 12.9686.0627 CASTING, CONVEX LENS 42.9686.0101 LENS, ASPHERIC PLANO CONVEX STIPPLED 10.9686.0641 CLIP, FRONT LENS 53.6685.1125 SCREW, CAPTIVE, SH CAP 10-32 1.125 LG BLK ZN 53.6598.0312...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Front Fresnel Lens Assembly 21.9686.0619 Rev D Refer to Figure 3-4 Item Qty. Description 12.9686.0629 CASTING, MACHINED, FRESNEL LENS 42.9686.0102 LENS, FRESNEL 230 MM DIA 10.9686.0641 CLIP, FRONT LENS 53.6685.1500 SCREW, CAPTIVE, SH CAP 10-32 1.5 LG BLK ZN 53.6598.0312...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL 80mm Fan Assembly 21.9686.6619 Rev A Refer to Figure 3-7 Item Qty. Description 40.7144.0001 FAN, TUBEAXIAL 80 X 80 X 38 MM, 230V, 36 CFM, BBEARING, 95°C 53.2200.0006 NUT, 6-32 KEPS SS 53.6558.0001...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Color/Effect/Strobe Module 21.9686.0400 Rev G Refer to Figure 3-20 Figure 3-20 Item Qty. Description 10.9686.0468 PULLEY, COLOR WHEEL DRIVE MOTOR, WITH FLANGES 10.9676.0230.02 SPACER, COLOR WHEEL .043" LG 10.9686.0446 MOTOR ADJUST PLATE 10.9686.0420...
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SSEMBLY OLOR FFECT TROBE ODULE Item Qty. Description 10.9678.0246 ADJUST PLATE, MOTOR 25.9686.0205 CABLE ASSY, COLOR HARNESS (not shown) 10.9686.0442 BLOCKING PLATE, AIR, DIMMER 10.9686.0443 AIR DIVERTER, DIMMER 10.9686.0444 AIR DIVERTER, DIMMER, BELT SIDE 53.6530.006 RIVET, 1/8" OD POP, .188 - .250 LG 10.9686.2468 PULLEY, MOTOR, NO FLANGES, FOR CTO AND DIMMER WHEELS 10.9686.0447...
SSEMBLY IXED OLOR HEEL SSEMBLIES Fixed Color Wheel Assemblies 21.9686.0484 Rev G Wheel #1 21.9686.0480 Rev G Wheel #2 Refer to Figure 3-21 Item Qty. Description 10.9686.0487 WHEEL, FIXED COLOR 1 (#1) -10.9686.0481 WHEEL, FIXED COLOR 2 (#2) 10.9686.0482 SPACER PLATE, FIXED COLOR 10.9686.0483 SPRING PLATE, FIXED COLOR 21.9686.0419...
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Fixed Color Wheel Assemblies (continued) POS 1 OPEN (x4) Note: RTV beads should be applied at all positions where a filter can be used. TIMING TAB TIMING TAB POS 1 OPEN...
SSEMBLY SSEMBLY Yoke Fan Assembly 22.9661.0609 Rev C Refer to Figure 3-28 Item Qty. Description 10.9661.0646 FAN TRAY 40.7113.0001 FAN, +24V 80MM X 80MM X 25MM, 32 CFM 53.2200.0006 NUT, 6-32 KEPS SS Direction of Air Flow (x4) Figure 3-28: Yoke Fan Assembly 02.96 86.001 0 0...
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NCLOSURE SSEMBLY ENTILATION OVER SSEMBLY Ventilation Cover Assembly 21.9686.0840.02 Rev B Refer to Figure 3-39 Item Qty. Description 10.9686.1249 POST, TRUSS HOOK 10.9678.0850 POST, TRUSS HOOK, SHORT, EARLY PRODUCTION 10.9678.0833 SPACER, 1.25 " 10.9686.0883 COVER, VENTILATION 10.9678.0837 AIR SEAL, FAN SIDE 10.9678.0838 AIR SEAL, APS SIDE 10.9678.0835...
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Ventilation Cover Assembly (continued) (x2) (x4) (x4) (x4) (x4) (x4) Early production (x4) Current Figure 3-39: Ventilation Cover Assembly 02 .9 686.00 10 0...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Pan Motor Assembly 21.9686.0864 Rev C Refer to Figure 3-45 Item Qty. Description 10.9686.0865 PLATE, PAN MOTOR MOUNT 21.9686.0828 ASSY, DRIVE PULLEY, PAN - 10.9686.8720 CODEWHEEL, 120 COUNT LARGE ID - 10.9686.0749 TIMING PULLEY, 2MM GT 15 TOOTH - 53.5560.0250...
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NCLOSURE SSEMBLY OTOR SSEMBLY Note: Vari-Lite recommends that this motor be replaced as a complete assembly. Although (x4) you can replace only the motor, the pulley (Item 2) is bonded to the motor shaft during assembly and cannot be removed intact. If you order a replacement motor (Item 4), also order the pulley (Item 2).
: LVS AC F ABLE SSEMBLIES ABLE SSEMBLY LVS to Yoke Dual AC Fan Cable Assembly 25.9686.0843 Rev A Refer to Figure 3-52 Item Qty. Description 52.6664.0001 CONTACT, 22-26AWG FEMALE MATE-N-LOK 2 52.6664.0002 CONN, HOUSING 2 POS CAP MATE-N-LOK 2 52.8231.0008 TERM, SPADE #6 RED 22-16AWG INSERT 55.2186.0001...
: OT S OT S ABLE SSEMBLIES WITCH WITCH ABLE SSEMBLY OT Switch 1 to OT Switch 2 Cable Assembly 25.9686.0013 Rev A Refer to Figure 3-55 Item Qty. Description 52.8371.0001 RECEPT, FASTON, 24-20 AWG UNINSUL 73.7089.0000 0.42 WIRE. 22AWG 300V 200C TEF BLK UL1180 Figure 3-54: OT Switch 1 to OT Switch 2 Cable Assembly 02.96 86.001 0 0...
: OT S ABLE SSEMBLIES WITCH TO ROUND ABLE SSEMBLY OT Switch to Ground Cable Assembly 25.9678.0015 Rev A Refer to Figure 3-56 Item Qty. Description 52.8237.0002 TERM, RING #4 24-20AWG 52.8371.0001 RECEPT, FASTON 24-20AWG UNISUL TIN PLT BRS .250 X .032 TAB 73.7089.0000 0.25 WIRE, 22AWG BLK 300V 200C TEFLON STRANDED...
: OT S ABLE SSEMBLIES WITCH TO NTERLOK ABLE SSEMBLY OT Switch to Interlok Cable Assembly 25.9686.0201 Rev A Refer to Figure 3-66 Item Qty. Description 52.8230.0003 RECEPT, FASTON 22-18AWG 1/4" 52.8414.0001 RECEPT, FASTON, .187 SERIES 24-20 AWG UNISUL 73.7089.0000 3.00 WIRE.
ABLE SSEMBLIES GNITOR TO OCKET ABLE SSEMBLY Ignitor to Lamp Socket Cable Assembly 25.9678.0789 Rev B Refer to Figure 3-68. Item Qty. Description 52.8231.0005 TERM, RING #6 BLUE 16-14 AWG REEL PIDG 55.2186.0001 CABLE TIE, .10"WD 4.00"LG SMALL 55.2260.0133 6.83 SLEEVING, FIBERGLASS .133"...
: EMI F ABLE SSEMBLIES ILTER TO OWER WITCH ABLE SSEMBLY EMI Filter to Power Switch Cable Assembly 25.9678.0811 Rev C Refer to Figure 3-72 Item Qty. Description 52.8313.0001 RCPT, FASTON 1/4" 18-14 AWG FLAG DBL CRP (REEL) 52.8392.0001 RECP, FASTON .187"X0.32" 16-14 AWG FLAG DBL CRP 55.2186.0001 CABLE TIE, .10"WD 4.00"LG SMALL 73.6016.0009...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Data I/O Link Cable Assembly 25.9678.0813 Rev A Refer to Figure 3-74 Item Qty. Description 52.6396.2904 RECEPT, 4 POS MTA100 W/POL TAB RED CLSD END 52.6396.2905 RECEPT, 5 POS MTA100 W/POL TAB RED CLSD END 73.5122.0259...
Technical Bulletins VL3500™ Wash Luminaire Technical Bulletins The following table identifies the current technical bulletins associated with the VL3500™ Wash Luminaires. These improvements have been incorporated into this manual (where applicable) and are available on the Vari-Lite web site at www.vari-lite.com.
Schematics and Wiring Diagrams Schematics and Diagrams List The following list includes the schematics and diagrams included in Appendix B: • VL3500 Wash Wiring Diagram (Sheet 1 of 3) • Solid State Ignitor PCB (Sheet 1 of 1) • DMX Input PCB (Sheet 1 of 1) •...
® ❋ VARI LITE - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL CHEMATICS AND IRING IAGRAMS Solid State Ignitor PCB (Sheet 1 of 1) REVISIONS DESCRIPTION DATE APPD NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED ENGINEERING PROTOTYPE 7/16/02 B.C. 1. ALL CAPACITOR VALUES ARE IN MICROFARADS.
® ❋ VARI LITE - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL CHEMATICS AND IRING IAGRAMS DMX Input PCB (Sheet 1 of 1) REVISIONS DESCRIPTION DATE APPD Released per EO #09110 9/27/01 NC5FBV SHIELD DMX/VL_IN- DMX/VL_IN+ VL_OUT- VL_OUT+ CHASSIS NC5MBV SHIELD DMX/VL_IN-...
® ❋ VARI LITE - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL CHEMATICS AND IRING IAGRAMS Color Sensor Offset PCB (Sheet 1 of 1) REV. NO REV. NO REV. NO ECO # ECO # ECO # DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DATE DATE DATE...
® ❋ VARI LITE - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL CHEMATICS AND IRING IAGRAMS Color Sensor Inline PCB (Sheet 1 of 1) ECO # ECO # ECO # DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED REV. NO REV. NO REV. NO...
® ❋ VARI LITE - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL CHEMATICS AND IRING IAGRAMS Pan/Tilt Encoder PCB (Sheet 1 of 1) ECO # ECO # ECO # DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED REV. NO REV. NO REV. NO DATE...
® ❋ VARI LITE - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL CHEMATICS AND IRING IAGRAMS VL3500 Controller PCB (Sheet 1 of 10) REV. NO ECO # DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED NONE PROTO VERSION 12/12/03 NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED 1/9/04 NONE MODIFIED NET NAMES AND U16 1.) ALL CAPACITOR VALUES ARE IN MICROFARADS.
® ❋ VARI LITE - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL CHEMATICS AND IRING IAGRAMS VL3500 Controller PCB (Sheet 4 of 10) DO NOT STUFF +3.3V +24V ISO_VCC ISO_VCC ISO_VCC U10C TX_EN_C- BIAS ISO_VCC POWER TXDB LED_TX- VIN+ VOUT+ 2/B5 TXD1...
® ❋ VARI LITE - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL CHEMATICS AND IRING IAGRAMS Display PCB (Sheet 1 of 1) REVISIONS DESCRIPTION DATE APPD NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED 5-29-02 TEW1 RELEASED TO ENGINEERING PER EO #09054 1. ALL CAPACITOR VALUES ARE IN MICROFARADS.
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