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- Page 1 Platinum Spot LED Elation Professional 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles, Ca 90040 www.elationlighting.com 12/15/2010 - visage Version 1.0...
- Page 2 Platinum Spot LED™ ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
12. DMX Channel Traits…...….…………………………………………………………..… 37 13. Error Codes………………………………………………………………………….……. 41 14. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………………………… 44 15. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………….45 16. Gobo Patterns……………………………………………………………..……………... 46 17. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 47 18. Circuit Schematic………...………………………………………………………………. 48 19. Warranty……………………………………………………………………………………49 20. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….……….…51 ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com... -
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™ has been designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed. Please read... -
Page 5: Warranty Registration
Platinum Spot LED™ Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible. WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Platinum Spot LED™ 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 This fixture is designed for use indoors. Use of this fixture outdoors will void the manufactures warranty. Please be aware that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty. ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
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Page 7: Safety Instructions
2. Never touch the fixture during normal operation. This can cause severe personnel injuries and/or damage to the fixture. 3. Be sure to unplug the Platinum Spot LED™ from the power outlet before performing any service related issues. 4. Never look directly into the lamp beam. You risk injury to your retina, which may induce blindness. -
Page 8: Features
• USITT DMX-512 Complaint (3-pin and 5-pin DMX Connections) • Electronic Focus via DMX • Upgradable Firmware via Elation “E-Loader” • 7 User Assignable Program Presets - Internal Program: Edit and save programs to the incorporated EEPROM. Maximum of 64 scenes. -
Page 9: General Guidelines
Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating this type of theatrical fixture; most damages are the result of operations by nonprofessionals. Please use the original packaging to transport the fixture in for service. ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com... -
Page 10: Fixture Overview
8: Mode/Esc Button 9: Up Button 10: Enter Button 11: Handle 12: 3-Pin DMX in 13: 3-Pin DMX out 14: 5-Pin DMX in 15: 5-Pin DMX out 16: Power Switch 17: Fuse 18: Power Cord ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com... - Page 11 11. Carrying Handle – Please use this intergraded handled to move the fixture form location to location. Never carry the fixture by the head. 12. 3-PIN DMX Input Jack – This jack accepts an incoming DMX signal via a male, 3-pin XLR jack. ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
- Page 12 17. Fuse Holder Assembly – This assembly houses the two-amp GMA safety fuse. Always replace the fuse with an exact match unless otherwise specified by an authorized Elation Service Technician. Using a fuse other than that specified could seriously damage the unit and will void your manufactures warranty.
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Page 13: Mounting And Installation
1.5 feet Mounting The Platinum Spot LED™ 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 Positions
Improper installation can result in bodily injury. CAUTION! Be sure a qualified electrician performs all electrical connections. Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting the main power cord to the appropriate wall outlet. ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com... -
Page 15: Securing
Securing the Platinum Spot LED™ Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your Platinum Spot LED™ 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
1 to that fixture no matter where it is located in the DMX chain. The Platinum Spot LED™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Platinum Spot LED™ is a 16 channel DMX fixture (16 default, can also be 14 or 20). The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the LCD menu. - Page 17 DMX cable with XLR input and output connectors. Always be sure daisy chain your in and out data connections, never split or “Y” your DMX connections unless you are using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto Branch 4™ or DMX Branch/4™.
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Page 18: Dmx Terminator
2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and DATA -). This fixture is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last fixture in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a line terminator (Elation part: DMX T PACK) will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior. - Page 19 In the case of the Platinum Spot LED™, which is a 16 channel fixture (default), you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 17 (16 + 1), the third unit to 33 (16 + 17), and so on.
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Page 20: Fixture Menu
Platinum Spot LED™ 8. FIXTURE MENU On-Board System Menu: The Platinum Spot LED™ comes with an easy to navigate, full color system menu. This next section will detail the functions of each command in the system menu. LED Control Panel: The control panel located on the base of the fixture allows you to access the main menu and make all necessary adjustments to the Platinum Spot LED™. - Page 21 Reset Default ON/OFF Restore to factory settings Reset All Reset all motors Reset Pan&Tilt Reset Pan/Tilt Motors Reset Colors Reset color wheel motors Reset Gobos Reset gobo motors Reset Others Reset all other motors ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
- Page 22 The DMX address of a fixture is what allows it to communicate with a controller properly. The DMX addressing also allows the fixture to ignore any DMX information coming from the controller that is not meant specifically for the fixture. Because each ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
- Page 23 8.2 Information: 8.2.1 Time information These functions will detail different time functions associated with the fixture. Current Time This function displays the running time of the fixture from the last power on. The ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
- Page 24 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 9/Page 30 of this manual “Remote DMX addressing.” ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
- Page 25 Movement Speed – This function changes the speed function of the Pan and Tilt motors. Use this function intergrading Platinum Spot LED into lighting rigs that includes original Design Spot 250s. There are 3 different mode variations;...
- Page 26 KEY LOCK – This function allows you to lock the keys on the display to prevent menu tampering. With this function you can activate the automatic key lock function. If this function is activated, the keys will be automatically locked in 15 ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
- Page 27 8.5.2 Manual Control – Allows for manual control of all fixture functions for testing purposes. This function will center the pan and tilt motors and at the same time open the shutter and bring the dimmer to 100%. The pan and tilt function will still operate if ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
- Page 28 8.7.1 Select program – This function allows the user to select one of ten of the user defined built-in programs. This program is then accessed in “Function Mode” under “Program Run.” 8.7.2 Edit program – This function allows the user to edit the built-in programs. ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
- Page 29 8.7.4 Rec Controller - The Platinum Spot LED features an integrated DMX recorder. Pre-programmed scenes can be transmitted to the fixture via any DMX compliant controller.
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Page 30: Dmx Addressing
4. “Address via DMX” is the menu function that activates the RDMX function. 5. Press the UP button to display “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to deactivate this function. 6. Press ENTER to confirm. 7. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu. ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com... - Page 31 “7” and use channel 165 to set your address to 57 by selecting a channel value of 57. 5. Wait for approximately 20 seconds for the unit to complete the address reset function. ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
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Page 32: Operation
Platinum Spot LED™ 10. OPERATION Operating Modes: The Platinum Spot LED™ 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 A DMX controller allows you to create unique programs tailored to your individual needs. The Platinum Spot LED™ uses 16 (default up to 20) DMX channels. See page 37 for detailed description of the DMX traits. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures on pages 16-19 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
You can repeat the procedure for all functions listed below: “Auto Program” – Allows access to all 16 of the fixture’s DMX traits. “PAN” – pan movement. ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com... - Page 35 DMX controller follow the procedures below: Using your DMX control build and store scenes as you normally would. Once you have built all your required scenes, enter the fixtures main menu and toggle to Step 2 – Editing Programs. ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
- Page 36 Operation” on page 33 for proper set-up instructions. Select “Alone” when running a single fixture or when multiple fixtures in stand-alone mode. See section 10.1 “Stand-Alone Operation” on page 32 for proper set-up instructions. ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
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Page 37: Dmx Channel Traits
Fine control of Tilt movement Color Wheel 0-13 Open / white Color 1 14-27 Color 2 28-41 Color 3 42-55 Color 4 56-69 Color 5 70-83 Color 6 84-97 Color 7 98-111 Color 8 112-127 ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com... - Page 38 Gobo 1 28-41 Gobo 2 42-55 Gobo 3 56-69 Gobo 4 70-83 Gobo 5 84-97 Gobo 6 98-111 Gobo 7 112-127 Gobo 1 shake slow to fast 128-143 Gobo 2 shake slow to fast ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
- Page 39 Counter-clockwise prism rotation from slow to fast Focus Continuous adjustment from far to near 0-255 Focus Fine 0-255 Continuous adjustment Fine Shutter, strobe 0-31 Shutter closed 32-63 No function (shutter open) 64-95 Strobe effect slow to fast ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
- Page 40 Internal program 4 (secne25~32 of EEPROM) 180-199 Internal program 5 (secne33~40 of EEPROM) 200-219 Internal program 6 (secne41~48 of EEPROM) 220-239 Internal program 7 (secne49~56 of EEPROM) 240-255 Music Control (scene of Program 1) ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
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Page 41: Error Codes
The head is not located in the default tilt position after start-up or after a reset command. This message will appear after a fixture reset if the tilt magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions (sensor failed or magnet is missing) or there is a stepper motor failure (defective motor or a ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com... - Page 42 This message will appear after the reset of the fixture and if the magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its driver circuit on the main PCB). The Iris wheel is not located in the default position after the reset. ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
- Page 43 This message will appear after the reset of the fixture and if the magnetic indexing circuit malfunctions (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its driver circuit on the main PCB). The focus motor is not located in the default position after the reset. ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
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Page 44: Cleaning And Maintenance
There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture with the exception of the lamp. Please refer all other service related issues to an authorized Elation service technician. Should you decide to service the fixture yourself please order genuine Elation parts directly from Elation. -
Page 45: Photometric Data
Platinum Spot LED™ PHOTOMETRIC DATA: ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com... -
Page 46: Gobo Patterns
Platinum Spot LED™ GOBOS: ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com... -
Page 47: Dimensional Drawings
Platinum Spot LED™ DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS: ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com... -
Page 48: Circuit Schematic
Platinum Spot LED™ 18. CIRCUIT SCHEMATICS ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com... -
Page 49: Warranty
® defective parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of Elation Professional under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement ®... - Page 50 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 51: Technical Specifications
5, n/a = Pin 4, [+] = Pin 3, [-] = Pin 2, [Ground] = Pin 1 Starting DMX [001]. Pan / Tilt Pan - movement 630° in max. 2.0 seconds, 16 bit resolution Tilt - movement 265° in max. 1.5 seconds, 16 bit resolution Weights and Measures ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com... - Page 52 Operating Noise Levels (Base level 46.8dB) Mode: Auto 1m = 55.9 dB Mode: High 1m = 56.2 dB Mode: Auto 1m = 51.6 db (Lamp off) Ambient Operating Temperature -25˚C ~ 45˚ C Specifications subject to change without notice. ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
- Page 53 Platinum Spot LED™ ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
- Page 54 Platinum Spot LED™ ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
- Page 55 Platinum Spot LED™ ©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. www.ElationLighting.com...
- Page 56 Elation Professional 6122 S. Eastern Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90040 323-582-3322 / 323-832-9142 fax www.ElationLighting.com / Info@ElationLighitng.com 12/15/2010 - visage Version 1.0...