Elation ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual

Elation ELAR QUAD STRIP User Manual

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  • Page 1 ELAR QUAD STRIP™ user manual...
  • Page 2 Elation Professional USA | 6122 S. Eastern Ave. | Los Angeles, CA. 90040 323-582-3322 | 323-832-9142 fax | www.elationlighting.com | info@elationlighting.com Elation Professional B.V.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    . e l a t i o n l i g h t i n g . c o m C O N T E N T S General Information Warranty Safety Instructions General Guidelines Fixture Overview Fixture Installation Understanding DMX Fixture Menu DMX Channel Functions And Values Cleaning and Maintenance ELAR QUAD STRIP™ User Manual ver 1...
  • Page 4: General Information

    Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and ™ reliable ArtNet to DMX converter on the market today! The ELAR QUAD STRIP been designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed. Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit.
  • Page 5 You may also visit us on the web at www.elationlighting.com any comments or suggestions. For service related issue please contact Elation Professional®. ELATION SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm PST...
  • Page 6 Damages resulting from modifications to this fixture and/or the disregard of safety and general user instructions found in this user manual void the manufactures warranty and are not subject to any warranty claims and/or repairs. ELAR QUAD STRIP™ User Manual ver 1...
  • Page 7: Warranty

    No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, Elation Professional® shall have no liability what so ever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.
  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Do not operate this fixture if the power cord has become frayed, crimped and/or damaged. If • the power cord is damaged, replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating. ELAR QUAD STRIP™ User Manual ver 1...
  • Page 9: General Guidelines

    • Use the original packaging and materials to transport the fixture in for service. DO NOT TOUCH the housing bare-hand during its operation. Turn OFF the power • and allow approximately 15 minutes for the fixture to cool down before replacing or serving. ELAR QUAD STRIP™ User Manual ver 1...
  • Page 10: Fixture Overview

    10: RIGHT Button 2: Floor Stand / Clamp Attach Point 7: ENTER Button 11: UP Button 3: Power IN 8: LEFT Button 12: 3pin DMX OUT 4: 3pin DMX IN 13: Power OUT ELAR QUAD STRIP™ User Manual ver 1...
  • Page 11: Fixture Installation

    • Never stand directly below the device when mounting, removing or servicing. SECURING ™ Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your ELAR QUAD STRIP always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable. ELAR QUAD STRIP™ User Manual ver 1...
  • Page 12 S A F E T Y C A B L E Always use a Safety Cable whenever installing this fixture in a suspended environment to ensure the fixture will not drop if the clamp fails. ELAR QUAD STRIP™ User Manual ver 1...
  • Page 13 Safety Cable to the fixture. (See the illustration below). SECURING ™ Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your ELAR QUAD STRIP always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable. ELAR QUAD STRIP™ User Manual ver 1...
  • Page 14: Understanding Dmx

    DMX cable rated at 120 ohms; this cable is designed for DMX transmission and may be purchased from your Elation dealer or at most professional lighting retailers. Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable.
  • Page 15 Connect the provided XLR cable to the female XLR output of your controller and the ™ other side to the male XLR input of the ELAR QUAD STRIP The diagram below illustrates a typical DMX-512 connection when the fixture is in the 32 Channel Mode.
  • Page 16 5pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3pin XLR DMX line. When inserting standard 5pin XLR connectors in to a 3pin line a cable adaptor must be used, these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The following chart details a proper cable conversion. ELAR QUAD STRIP™ User Manual ver 1...
  • Page 17 ™ In the case of the ELAR QUAD STRIP when in the 32 Channel you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 33 (1 + 32), the third unit to 65 (33 + 32), and so on.
  • Page 18: Fixture Menu

    UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the field. Pressing the ENTER button once more will confirm your setting. You may exit the main menu at any time without making any adjustments by pressing the MODE/ESC button. ELAR QUAD STRIP™ User Manual ver 1...
  • Page 19 Save and exit Pan,Tilt,…… Edit Scene 001 --Fade Time-- Save and automatically Edit Scenes --Secne Time-- return manual scenes edit Edit Scene 125 Input By Outside Rec Controller XX~XX Automat. Scenes rec Default Settings Shaded ELAR QUAD STRIP™ User Manual ver 1...
  • Page 20 INFORMATION - Time Information - Clean Last Run Resets the last run time of the fixture. INFORMATION - Temperature Information - Head Temperature Displays temperature of the fixture. INFORMATION - Software Version Displays software version of the fixture. ELAR QUAD STRIP™ User Manual ver 1...
  • Page 21 When ON, the LCD Menu display by is rotated (inverted) 180°. PERSONALITY - Display Setting – Key Lock When ON, Control Panel buttons lock automatically after exiting main menu for 15 seconds. To unlock, keep MODE/ESC button pressed for 3 seconds. ELAR QUAD STRIP™ User Manual ver 1...
  • Page 22 Select one of the (10) user defined internal Auto Programs. EDIT PROGRAM – Edit Program Edit any of the (10) user defined internal Auto Programs. EDIT PROGRAM – Edit Scenes Edit any of the scenes of the internal Auto Programs. ELAR QUAD STRIP™ User Manual ver 1...
  • Page 23 • Select “Set to Slave”. • Press ENTER to confirm. • Select “Slave 1”, “Slave 2” or “Slave 3”. • Press ENTER to confirm. • Press MODE/ESC in order to return to the main menu. ELAR QUAD STRIP™ User Manual ver 1...
  • Page 24 • Select the desired program. With this function you can edit specific scenes into a specific program. • Press ENTER to confirm. • Press MODE/ESC in order to return to the main menu. ELAR QUAD STRIP™ User Manual ver 1...
  • Page 25 Auto Pro Part 1 is Program 2 Auto Pro Part 2 is Program 3 Auto Pro Part 3 is Program 6 The 3 Slave groups run the Auto Program in certain time segments, as shown in the following picture: ELAR QUAD STRIP™ User Manual ver 1...
  • Page 26: Dmx Channel Functions And Values

    . e l a t i o n l i g h t i n g . c o m D M X C H A N N E L F U N C T I O N S A N D V A L U E S ELAR QUAD STRIP™ User Manual ver 1...
  • Page 27 . e l a t i o n l i g h t i n g . c o m ELAR QUAD STRIP™ User Manual ver 1...
  • Page 28 . e l a t i o n l i g h t i n g . c o m ELAR QUAD STRIP™ User Manual ver 1...
  • Page 29: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Regular inspections are recommended to insure proper function and extended life. There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture, please refer all other service issues to an authorized Elation service technician. Should you need any spare parts, please order genuine parts from your local Elation dealer.

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