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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 [email protected] 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.
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OREWORD Safety Notice It is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in this manual and any accompanying documentation before installing and operating the products described herein. Heed all cautions and warnings during installation and use of this product. Safety symbols used throughout this manual are as follows: CAUTION advising of potential damage to product.
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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 Beschädigung (z.
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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. 2.
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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. 2.
NTRODUCTION BOUT ANUAL Introduction About This Manual Note: The VL3500™ Wash and VL3500™ Wash FX 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™...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Additional Documentation For complete installation and operation instructions, refer to the VL3500™ Wash & VL3500™ Wash FX Luminaires User’s Manual. This manual is available in both printed and electronic (PDF) formats: •...
NTRODUCTION USTOMER ERVICE 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. Whether your needs are telephone troubleshooting assistance, product training or technical service, our full-time staff of experienced professionals are on-hand to provide support.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Technical Bulletins and Notices Technical bulletins concerning the latest changes to VARI❋LITE equipment are issued from the ® Dallas, Texas USA office. They are documentation supplements that contain procedures for equipment upgrades, retrofits, and repairs not found in the existing manuals.
• Dual, five-position (plus open) fixed color wheels. • Five-position aperture wheel: 52, 40, 35, 30, and 25 mm (VL3500 Wash only). • One rotating FX pattern wheel with four rotatable and indexable positions and one open position (VL3500 Wash FX only).
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 Luminaire Head and Yoke Components The following illustration shows the major sub-assemblies, which are located in the luminaire head and yoke assemblies. Color Assembly VL3500™ Wash Luminaire -contains fixed Head Covers color wheels, dimmer mechanism, aperture (attached by tether) wheel, CYM color wheels, CTO (color...
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 Enclosure Fan Assembly Input Panel Assembly containing DMX Input PCB and Menu Display 150W +24V/6.3A...
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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.
VL3500™ Wash Luminaire User’s Manual (02.9686.0001). Calibration Sequence The following is an outline of the luminaire’s standard calibration sequence: VL3500 WASH VL3500 WASH FX Phase 1 Phase 1 • Tilt •...
ESTING ECALIBRATION Auto Recalibration Most mechanisms with sensors will check their sensor when at a zero position, if the sensor is not detected within 3 seconds, the mechanism will recalibrate. This applies to all except pan and tilt, and zoom. Pan and tilt are corrected continuously if required by encoders fitted to the motor shaft. Note: Colors (CTO and CYM) only auto recalibrate when the dimmer has been closed for 3 seconds.
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL • The two fixed color wheels and four color mixers read high when the tab is in the optical sensor. • Pan and tilt sensors read high when the tab is in the sensor. The mechanism calibrates to the edge and its tab covers 50% of travel.
VL3500 L ARNINGS AND AUTIONS XCEPTIONAL AFETY NFORMATION FOR THE UMINAIRES Warnings and Cautions Exceptional Safety Information for the VL3500 Luminaires The light intensity and power density of the VL3500™ Wash and VL3500™ Wash FX Luminaires exceeds other fixtures typically used in this application. The warnings and cautions that follow are critically important to the safe operation of these luminaires.
CTO sensor not found. Aperture/No Sens Aperture sensor not found (VL3500 Wash Only). FX Wheel/No Sens FX wheel sensor not found (VL3500 Wash FX only). FX Index/No Sens FX index sensor not found (VL3500 Wash FX only) 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.
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 16 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 71.9686.1502 Parts: WARNING: Ensure that power is removed from luminaire when installing lamp. Always wear eye protection when opening lamp box and replacing lamps.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL 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.
AINTENANCE ROCEDURES NTERNAL EPLACEMENT 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.
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL 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 Bumper Stops...
AINTENANCE ROCEDURES RONT SSEMBLY EMOVAL 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.
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL 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.
ILTER EPLACEMENT 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 removing filters. To replace a color filter on Color Wheel 1: Step 1.
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Color Filter Replacement (continued) Do not touch filters with bare fingers. CAUTION: Wear cotton gloves. Assembly With Color Wheels (Do not remove. See detail) Color Wheel 1 Color Filter Lock Pins Air Duct Door Color Wheel 2 Color Filter...
- VL3500 W FX O AINTENANCE ROCEDURES FFECTS ATTERN EPLACEMENT Effects Pattern Replacement - VL3500 Wash FX Only Tools: • #2 Philips screwdriver • Lint-free cotton gloves WARNING: Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Patterns can be HOT after operation. Allow the fixture to cool before removing patterns.
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Effects Pattern Retaining Spring Cooling Air Duct Retaining Latches Yellow Wheel Planet Gear Assembly Bulkhead plate and Cyan removed for clarity Assembly Sun Gear Figure 2-6: Effects Pattern Replacement - VL3500 Wash FX Only 02 .9 686 .00 10 A...
AINTENANCE ROCEDURES ALLAST SSEMBLY EPLACEMENT Ballast Assembly Replacement 23.9686.1500 Parts: 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 2-7, at the upper enclosure, remove four 6-32 x 1/4" screws and remove both top covers.
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Ballast Assembly Replacement (continued) 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 2-7: Ballast Assembly Replacement 02 .9 686 .00 10 A...
EPLACEMENT Color/Dimmer/Strobe Assembly Replacement 21.9686.0400 (VL3500 Wash Only) Parts: 21.9686.1400 (VL3500 Wash FX Only) Parts: Repair Procedure Step 1. Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source. As shown in Figure 2-8, stand the luminaire on the upper enclosure. Use the orientation of the backcap label to determine the top and bottom of luminaire head.
AINTENANCE ROCEDURES NTERNAL SSEMBLY EPLACEMENT Internal Lens Assembly Replacement 21.9686.2150 Parts: 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. Step 3. Remove the Color/Dimmer/Strobe Assembly. See “Color/Dimmer/Strobe Assembly Replacement”...
AINTENANCE ROCEDURES EFLECTOR EPLACEMENT Reflector Replacement 42.9686.0120 Parts: 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 31 for complete instructions. Step 3. As shown in Figure 2-10, remove four 4-40 x 1 3/8"...
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Reflector Replacement (continued) 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 2-10: Reflector Replacement 02 .9 686 .00 10 A...
(MCB) R AINTENANCE ROCEDURES ONTROL OARD EPLACEMENT Main Control Board (MCB) Replacement 24.9686.1429 Parts: 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.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Ignitor Board Replacement 24.9661.3126 Parts: 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.
AINTENANCE ROCEDURES OTOR SSEMBLY EPLACEMENT Pan Motor Assembly Replacement 21.9686.0864 Parts: 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 2-7, at the upper enclosure, remove four 6-32 x 1/4" screws and remove both top covers.
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Pan Motor Assembly Replacement (continued) 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.
AINTENANCE ROCEDURES NCODER EPLACEMENT Pan Encoder Replacement 24.9678.9729 Parts: 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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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Pan Encoder Replacement (continued) Note: Make sure the encoder disk is centered in the optical sensor gap. Ventilation Cover Encoder Pan Motor Assembly Figure 2-14: Pan Encoder Replacement 02 .9 686 .00 10 A...
EOT S AINTENANCE ROCEDURES ENSOR EPLACEMENT Pan EOT Sensor Replacement 23.9678.0687 Parts: 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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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Pan EOT Sensor Replacement (continued) Ventilation Cover Sensor Figure 2-15: Pan EOT Sensor Replacement 02 .9 686 .00 10 A...
(LVS) R AINTENANCE ROCEDURES OWER UPPLY EPLACEMENT Power Supply (LVS) Replacement 69.3177.0151 Parts: Repair Procedure Step 1. Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source. Step 2. As shown in Figure 2-16, 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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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Power Supply (LVS) Replacement (continued) Display-Side Top Cover Power Supply (LVS) NOTE: Head not shown for clarity. Fan Assembly Figure 2-16: Power Supply (LVS) Replacement 02 .9 686 .00 10 A...
AINTENANCE ROCEDURES OTOR SSEMBLY EPLACEMENT Tilt Motor Assembly Replacement 21.9678.0765 Parts: 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 Figure 2-17, at the tilt-side leg, remove yoke leg cover by removing four 6-32 x 5/16"...
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Tilt Motor Assembly Replacement (continued) 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.
AINTENANCE ROCEDURES NCODER EPLACEMENT Tilt Encoder Replacement 24.9661.9629 Parts: Repair Procedure Step 1. Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source. Step 2. As shown in Figure 2-17, at the tilt-side leg, remove yoke leg cover by removing four 6-32 x 5/16"...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Tilt EOT Sensor Replacement 23.9661.1253 Parts: 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" PTB screws. Step 3.
This chapter contains illustrated parts breakdowns for the VL3500™ Wash and VL3500™ Wash FX luminaire assemblies. Note: The VL3500 Wash and VL3500 Wash FX Luminaires share many common assemblies and parts of the Vari-Lite Series 3000 Luminaires. • Drawing Tree (VL3500 Wash) •...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Drawing Tree (VL3500 Wash FX) VL3500™ Wash FX Luminaire VL3500™ Wash FX Luminaire 20.9686.0011 Color/Rotating Effect/Strobe Module Generic Luminaire Assembly Head Cover Assembly 21.9686.1400 21.9686.1010 21.9686.0611 continued next page Head Structure Assembly Dual Fan Tray Assembly 21.9686.1600...
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VL3500™ Wash FX Luminaire (continued) continued from previous page continued from previous page Color/Rotating Effect/Strobe Module Upper Enclosure Assembly 21.9686.1400 21.9686.0800 VL3500 Wash FX Fixed Color Wheel Ventilation Cover Assembly Panel Assembly 2 Assembly 21.9686.0840.02 21.9686.0805 21.9686.1480 VL3500 Wash FX Fixed Color Wheel...
LAMP, 1500 WATT SHORT ARC, DOUBLE-ENDED ( IN LUMINAIRE 21.9686.0620 INTERNAL LENS, FRESNEL 21.9686.0619 FRONT LENS ASSEMBLY, FRESNEL 21.9686.0618 FRONT LENS ASSEMBLY, CLEAR PC (VL3500 WASH ONLY) 21.9686.0617 FRONT LENS ASSEMBLY, STIPPLE PC (VL3500 WASH FX ONLY) 02 .9 686 .00 10 A...
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Note: (Buxom lenses are installed in luminaire) Supplied Lenses - VL3500 Wash - PC Clear, Fresnel, PC Stippled (installed on luminaire) / VL3500 Wash FX - PC Stipple, Fresnel, and Ultra Clear (installed on luminaire) Figure 3-5: Included Items Kit Note: * = Do not handle lamp with bare hands.
LABEL, LINE CORD WARNING (not shown) 04.9686.0061 LABEL, AC INPUT RATING VL3500 WASH (VL3500 Wash Only - not shown) 04.9686.1061 LABEL, AC INPUT RATING VL3500 WASH FX (VL3500 Wash FX Only - not shown) 10.9686.0617 YOKE CROSSMEMBER, HEAT SHIELD 10.9686.0168 ZOOM MOUNTING BRACKET, LEFT (not shown) 10.9686.0169...
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: VL3500™ W / VL3500™ W FX L SSEMBLY UMINAIRES Item Qty. Description 53.6558.0016 SCREW, 6-32 X 3/4" LG PPS SEMS 55.6677.0033 WASHER, .201" OD .125" ID .032" THK FLAT SS 55.2150.0002 STANDOFF, 1/4" HEX 6-32 X 1.188" LG MF STL (x2) (x10) (x4)
Figure 3-7 Item Qty. Description 21.9686.0600 ASSY, HEAD STRUCTURE, VL3500™ WASH (VL3500 Wash Only) 21.9686.1600 ASSY, HEAD STRUCTURE, VL3500™ WASH FX (VL3500 Wash FX Only) 21.9686.0700 ASSY, YOKE 21.9678.0707 ASSY, DRIVEN PULLEY - 10.9678.0750 TIMING PULLEY, 150 TOOTH - 10.9678.0754 FLAG, CENTER OF TRAVEL, TILT - 53.6530.0009...
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SSEMBLY ENERIC UMINAIRE SSEMBLY Item Qty. Description 25.9686.0204 CABLE ASSY, VARI-BRITE INTERCONNECT (not shown) (x4), (x4) See Detail C See Detail A (x4) See Detail B (x2) (x2) (x3) (x5) (x5) (x4) Detail A Detail B Detail C (x3) (x4) (x4) (x2) (x2)
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RIGHT SIDE RAIL, MACHINED 12.9686.0625 LEFT SIDE RAIL, MACHINED 21.9686.0617 ASSEMBLY, FRONT CASTING/LENS (VL3500 Wash Only) 21.9686.1617 ASSEMBLY, FRONT LENS, CLEAR POLISHED (VL3500 Wash FX Only) 53.6515.0001 SCREW, 10-32 X 3/4" SCB CAP 10.9686.0639 LIGHT BAFFLE, FRONT 53.6682.0002 SCREW, 4-40 X 1/4 PPZ SEMS...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Head Cover Assembly 21.9686.0611 Rev D Refer to Figure 3-6 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.0612 HEAD COVER FOAM BAFFLE 10.9678.0649 EJECTOR SPRING, BLACK OXIDE 10.9678.0674 BRACKET, COVER TETHER 10.9678.0696 FOAM FRAME, HEAD COVER 10.9686.0610 HEAD COVER, VL3500™...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Dual Fan Duct Assembly 22.9686.0674 Rev B Refer to Figure 3-9 Item Qty. Description 10.9686.1672 DUAL FAN DUCT 10.9686.0673 TURNING VANE, FAN DUCT 25.9678.0015 CABLE ASSY, OT SWITCH 2 TO GND (not shown) 25.9686.0013 CABLE ASSY, OT SWITCH 1 TO OT SWITCH 2 (not shown) 25.9686.0014...
SSEMBLY EFLECTOR OUNT SSEMBLY Reflector Mount Assembly 21.9686.0605 Rev D Refer to Figure 3-10 Item Qty. Description 10.9686.0632 REFLECTOR CLAMP 10.9686.0644 SPRING, REFLECTOR MOUNT 21.9686.0606 ASSEMBLY, UV GLASS 42.9686.0120 REFLECTOR, ELIPTICAL 53.6683.0015 SCREW, 6-32 X 5/8, PPB, SEMS (x4) (x4) Note: Install filter with marks indicating IR coating side of the glass facing up and located outside of circular cutout in reflector mount.
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SSEMBLY OLOR FFECT TROBE ODULE Color/Effect/Strobe Module 21.9686.0400 Rev K (VL3500 Wash) Refer to Figure 3-19 Item Qty. Description 10.9676.0230.02 SPACER, COLOR WHEEL.043" LG 10.9678.0246 ADJUST PLATE, MOTOR 10.9686.0420 BULKHEAD, COLOR MODULE, FRONT 10.9686.0421 BULKHEAD, COLOR MODULE, REAR 10.9686.0422 SHAFT, COLOR WHEEL, FRONT 10.9686.0432...
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Item Qty. Description 44.9663.1766 MOTOR, ZOOM/DIMMER 53.6525.0188 SCREW, 6-32 X 3/16" PPZ SEMS 53.6530.0006 RIVET, 1/8" OD POP,.188 -.250 LG 53.6558.0009 SCREW, 6-32 X 3/8"LG PPZ SEM 53.6609.0001 SCREW, 6-32 X 3/8" PFZ 53.6613.0001 SCREW, 6-32 X 1/2"...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Color/Rotating Effect/Strobe Module 21.9686.1400 Rev K (VL3500 Wash FX) Refer to Figure 3-19 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.0246 MOTOR ADJUST PLATE 10.9686.0420 BULKHEAD, COLOR MODULE, FRONT 10.9686.0422 SHAFT, COLOR WHEEL, FRONT 10.9686.0432 SHAFT, COLOR WHEEL, REAR 10.9686.0433...
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SSEMBLY OLOR OTATING FFECT TROBE ODULE Item Qty. Description 22.9686.1412 ASSEMBLY, COLOR WHEEL, MAGENTA 22.9686.1413 ASSEMBLY, COLOR WHEEL, CTO 22.9686.1414 ASSEMBLY, DIMMER WHEEL 24.9686.3427 PCB, COLOR WHEEL SENSOR, QUAD WITH HALL 24.9686.3428 PCB, COLOR WHEEL SENSOR, QUAD 25.9686.1205 CABLE ASSEMBLY, COLOR/EFFECTS HARNESS (not shown) 44.9663.1766 MOTOR, ZOOM/DIMMER 53.6525.0188...
: VL3500 W SSEMBLY IXED OLOR HEEL SSEMBLY VL3500 Wash Fixed Color Wheel 1 Assembly 21.9686.0484 Rev H (VL3500 Wash) Refer to Figure 3-21 Item Qty. Description 10.9686.0487 WHEEL, FIXED COLOR 1 (WHEEL #1) 10.9686.0482 SPACER PLATE, FIXED COLOR 10.9686.0483 SPRING PLATE, FIXED COLOR 21.9686.0419...
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Alignment Tab Congo Blue Kelly Yellow Green Magenta Detail A Alignment Tab RTV beads should be applied at all positions where a filter can be used. Figure 3-21: VL3500 Wash Fixed Color Wheel 1 Assembly 02 .9 686 .00 10 A...
: VL3500 W SSEMBLY IXED OLOR HEEL SSEMBLY VL3500 Wash Fixed Color Wheel 2 Assembly 21.9686.0480 Rev H (VL3500 Wash) Refer to Figure 3-22 Item Qty. Description 10.9686.0481 WHEEL, FIXED COLOR 2 (WHEEL #2) 10.9686.0482 SPACER PLATE, FIXED COLOR 10.9686.0483 SPRING PLATE, FIXED COLOR 21.9686.0419...
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Green Alignment Tab Orange Amber Dark Fuchisa Detail A Alignment Tab RTV beads should be applied at all positions where a filter can be used. Figure 3-22: VL3500 Wash Fixed Color Wheel 2 Assembly 02 .9 686 .00 10 A...
: VL3500 W FX F SSEMBLY IXED OLOR HEEL SSEMBLY VL3500 Wash FX Fixed Color Wheel 1 Assembly 21.9686.1484 Rev A (VL3500 Wash FX) Refer to Figure 3-23 Item Qty. Description 10.9686.0487 WHEEL, FIXED COLOR 1 (WHEEL #1) 10.9686.0482 SPACER PLATE, FIXED COLOR 10.9686.0483...
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Alignment Tab Kelly Yellow Green Magenta Detail A Alignment Tab RTV beads should be applied at all positions where a filter can be used. Figure 3-23: VL3500 Wash FX Fixed Color Wheel 1 Assembly 02 .9 686 .00 10 A...
: VL3500 W FX F SSEMBLY IXED OLOR HEEL SSEMBLY VL3500 Wash FX Fixed Color Wheel 2 Assembly 21.9686.1480 Rev A (VL3500 Wash FX) Refer to Figure 3-24 Item Qty. Description 10.9686.0481 WHEEL, FIXED COLOR 2 (WHEEL #2) 10.9686.0482 SPACER PLATE, FIXED COLOR 10.9686.0483...
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Alignment Tab Orange Amber Dark Fuchisa Detail A Alignment Tab RTV beads should be applied at all positions where a filter can be used. Figure 3-24: VL3500 Wash FX Fixed Color Wheel 2 Assembly 02 .9 686 .00 10 A...
SHIM, 0.627" ID, 0.875" OD, 0.020 THK SST Open Four Hole Night Spokes Triangle Triangle Spokes Night Four Hole Note: This graphic is for illustrative purposes only. Refer to Figure 3-26 for component breakdown. Figure 3-25: VL3500 Wash Gobo Patterns and Positions 02.96 86.001 0 A...
SSEMBLY OTOR SSEMBLY Tilt Motor Assembly 21.9678.0765 Rev E Refer to Figure 3-32 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.0763 PLATE, TILT MOTOR MOUNT 21.9678.0708 ASSY, DRIVE PULLEY 10.9678.0720 CODEWHEEL, 120 COUNT, LARGE ID 10.9678.1749 TIMING PULLEY, 17 TOOTH, SHORTENED 53.5560.0250 SCREW, 8-32 X 1/4" SET CONE POINT 24.9661.9629 PCB ASSY, PAN/TILT ENCODER 44.9678.0680...
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Tilt Motor Assembly (continued) See Detail A (x2) Detail A (x2) (x2) (x2) Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (x4) Pulley Height Detail & Installation (x4) 0.257" Step 1. Apply one drop of Loctite 603 to motor shaft. Step 2.
SSEMBLY SSEMBLY Yoke Fan Assembly 22.9661.0609 Rev C Refer to Figure 3-33 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 3-33: Yoke Fan Assembly 02.96 86.001 0 A...
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Notes 02 .9 686 .00 10 A...
PCB A SSEMBLIES ABLE NTERCONNECT Head/Yoke PCB Assemblies Head Cable Interconnect 21.9686.1121 Rev A Refer to Figure 3-34 Item Qty. Description 10.9686.1120 BRACKET, HEAD CABLE INTERCONNECT 23.9686.0208 CABLE ASSY, ZOOM MOTOR (cable portion not shown) 25.9686.0206 CABLE ASSY, VARI-BRITE MOTOR (not shown - part of 23.9686.0208) 53.6520.0002 SCREW, 4-40 X 7/16 PPZ 55.6621.0001...
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NCLOSURE SSEMBLY PPER NCLOSURE SSEMBLY Upper Enclosure Assembly (continued) Note: *Shims used as required to remove any slack in pan tube assembly. (x3) (x4) (x4) (x2) (x2) (x2) 51, 73*, 74* (x2) Part is shown exploded for clarity (x4) See Detail A (x2) (x2) (x2)
NCLOSURE SSEMBLY ENTILATION OVER SSEMBLY Ventilation Cover Assembly 21.9686.0840.02 Rev B Refer to Figure 3-40 Item Qty. Description 10.9686.1249 POST, TRUSS HOOK 10.9686.0883 COVER, VENTILATION 10.9678.0837 AIR SEAL, FAN SIDE 10.9678.0838 AIR SEAL, APS SIDE 10.9678.0835 AIR SEAL, SHORT STRIP 10.9678.0836 AIR SEAL, LONG STRIP 10.9678.0887...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Pan Pulley Assembly 21.9686.0807 Rev B Refer to Figure 3-44 Item Qty. Description 10.9686.0750 TIMING PULLEY, 170 TOOTH 10.9678.0855 PAN FLAG 53.6530.0009 RIVET, 1/8"OD POP .126-.187 GL (x2) Note orientation of Pan Flag. Figure 3-44: Pan Pulley Assembly 02 .9 686 .00 10 A...
NCLOSURE SSEMBLY OTOR SSEMBLY Pan Motor Assembly 21.9686.0864 Rev D Refer to Figure 3-45 Item Qty. Description 10.9686.0457.01 SPACER, COLOR, .322 LG 10.9686.0840 STANDOFF, 1/4", F-F 4-40/8-32, 0.791" LG AL 10.9686.0841 ADAPTOR PLATE, PAN SENSOR PCB 10.9686.0865 PLATE, PAN MOTOR MOUNT 21.9686.0828 ASSY, DRIVE PULLEY, PAN 10.9678.8720...
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Pan Motor Assembly (continued) (x2) Detail A Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (x2) (x4) (x2) See Detail A (x2) (x2) (x2) (x4) (x2) Drive Pulley Detail & Installation 0.915" (x4) Step 1. Apply one drop of Loctite 603 to motor shaft. Step 2.
: LVS AC F ABLE SSEMBLIES ABLE SSEMBLY LVS to Yoke Dual AC Fan Cable Assembly 25.9686.0843 Rev A Refer to Figure 3-51 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 ABLE SSEMBLIES ACKCAP NTERLOK TO WITCH ABLE SSEMBLY Backcap Interlok to OT Switch 1 Cable Assembly 25.9686.0014 Rev A Refer to Figure 3-53 Item Qty. Description 52.8414.0001 RECEPT, FASTON, .187 SERIES 24-20 AWG UNINSUL 52.8371.0001 RECEPT, FASTON, 24-20 AWG UNINSUL 73.7089.0000 0.33 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"...
: AC I ABLE SSEMBLIES NPUT IGTAIL ABLE SSEMBLY AC Input Pigtail Cable Assembly 25.9678.0810 Rev B Refer to Figure 3-72 Item Qty. Description 52.6274.2313 STRAIN RELIEF, SKINTOP FLEX TYPE PG13 BLK 52.6401.2321 CONN, PLUG "CE MARKED" 20A 250V TWIST-LOCK MALE LINE, 3-WIRE 52.8231.0005 TERM, RING #6 BLUE 16-14 AWG REEL PIDG 52.8298.1160...
: AC I ABLE SSEMBLIES NPUT PLITTER ABLE SSEMBLY AC Input Splitter Cable Assembly 25.9678.0812 Rev E Refer to Figure 3-74 Item Qty. Description 52.6231.0001 PLUG HOUSING, MNLOK PLUG 3 POS 52.8231.0005 TERM, RING #6 BLUE 16-14 AWG REEL PIDG 52.8231.0008 TERM, SPADE #6 RED 22-16 AWG INSERT 52.8392.0001...
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3500™ W UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL AC Input Splitter Cable Assembly (continued) (x2) (x2) 5, 9 5, 10 11, 6 Note: Heatshrink not shown for clarity. (x3) Figure 3-74: AC Input Splitter Cable Assembly 02 .9 686 .00 10 A...
I/O L ABLE SSEMBLIES ABLE SSEMBLY Data I/O Link Cable Assembly 25.9678.0813 Rev A Refer to Figure 3-75 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 2.17 CBL, 22AWG STRND 4COND PVC INSUL...
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