Lamp Installation; Lamp Protection Circuitry - Elation PLATINUM BEAM 15R Manual

6. LAMP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installing or replacing the lamp
For a proper and safe lamp change, please read this chapter carefully and follow all
instructions.

Lamp Protection Circuitry

Because of the nature of the extreme heat associated with the Platinum 15R lamp and
the tight nature of the internal optical system it is imperative that the lamp be replaced
every 2000 hours. This is done to protect the internal optical system as well as prevent
accidental lamp explosion, which could lead to hot glass particles falling from the fixture.
Failure to change the lamp within 300 hours of operation will result in automatic shut
down of the fixture's electronics.
At 1400 hours the display will begin to flash "Replace The Lamp" and the lamp will flicker
for the first five minutes of operation. At this point the lamp has reached the maximum
rated life and should be replaced immediately. After the lamp has flickered for about five
minutes it should strike normally allowing the fixture to be used temporarily until a
replacement lamp can be installed. The fixture will continue to operate for an additional
100 hours, however the "Replace the Lamp" warning will continue to flash in the display.
Keep in mind that the flicker protection circuitry will only work for about 100 hours (lamp
clock life of 1400-1500 hours). After 1500 hours the fixture will no longer respond to DMX
commands and immediately enter a hibernation mode that will electronically discontinue
all fixture functionality with the exception of a few menu commands. The fixture will
continue to enter hibernation mode until the lamp is replaced and the lamp clock has
been reset. To replace the lamp follow the safety guidelines and procedures below;
Safety Regulations
• Always replace lamp every 1400 hours.
• Disconnect the unit's main power supply.
• If you unit has been running, please allow the unit to cool for at least 15
minutes before attempting any type of service.
• Before the Platinum Beam 15R™ is put into operation be sure all covers have
Platinum Beam 15R™