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10911 Petal Street Dallas, Texas 75238 USA This manual is for informational use only and is subject to change without notice. Philips Entertainment assumes no responsibility or liability for any claims resulting from errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
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Note: *When returning products to Philips Entertainment Lighting for repairs (warranty or out-of- warranty) from a country other than the USA, “Philips Lighting Controls Division”, must appear in the address block as the Importer of Record (IOR) on all shipping documentation, Commercial Invoices, etc.
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Declaration of Conformity We, Philips Entertainment Lighting B.V. 10911 Petal Street, Dallas, Texas 75238 USA, declare under our responsibility for the products: Product Range...
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1. VARI❋LITE luminaires have been designed for use with specific lamp types. VL4000 BeamWash Luminaires is supplied with an 1200W Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp or other lamps as approved by Philips Entertainment Lighting. Installing another type of lamp not approved by Philips Entertainment Lighting may be hazardous.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B 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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HINWEISE ZUM FEUERSCHUTZ 1. VARI❋LITE -Scheinwerfer sind ausschließlich für den Einsatz mit bestimmten Lampentyps. Achten Sie auf den Lampentyp (1200W Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp), bevor Sie die jeweiligen Lampen ersetzen. Die Installation eines anderen Lampentyps kann gefährlich sein. 2. Scheinwerfer können auf jeder beliebigen Oberfläche montiert werden, solange Sie die Montageanweisungen befolgen.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B 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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1. Les luminaires VARI❋LITE ont été conçus pour être utilisés uniquement avec certaines type de lampes. Vérifier le type de lampe (1200W Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp) avant de remplacer les lampes. L’installation d’un autre type de lampe peut poser un danger.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B 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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INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA INCENDIO 1. Las luminarias VARI❋LITE han sido diseñadas para ser usadas solamente con algunas lámparas. Tome nota del tipo de lámpara (1200W Philips MSR Gold FastFit lamp) antes de reemplazarla. Instalación de otro tipo de lámpara puede ser peligroso.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B 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.
ABLE OF ONTENTS Table of Contents Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. Introduction About This Manual ........................1 Additional Documentation......................1 Customer Service ........................2 Technical Bulletins and Notices....................2 Chapter 1.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Pan Driver Board ........................35 Low Voltage Supply (LVS) ..................... 36 Upper Enclosure Fan....................... 37 Neutrik True One AC Input Connector................... 38 DMX PCB Assembly......................39 Display Overlay ........................40 USB Port ..........................41 Upper Enclosure Air Filters (To Clean or Replace)..............
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ABLE OF ONTENTS Prism Assembly......................... 87 Prism Arm Sensor......................88 Prism Rotate Sensor ......................89 Prism Arm Motor ......................90 Prism Arm Belt........................91 Prism Rotate Belt....................... 92 Prism Rotate Motor ......................93 Prism Glass Change......................94 Wash Lens Sensor ......................95 Wash Lens Motor ......................
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL CTO Filters........................140 Yellow Filters ........................141 Cyan Filters ........................142 Magenta Filters........................ 143 CYM Color Sensor ......................144 Color Belt Assembly ....................... 145 Color Motor Assembly ....................146 Strobe Assembly......................147 Strobe Blades........................
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ABLE OF ONTENTS Back End Assembly ......................194 Reflector Assembly....................... 196 Lamp Cover Assembly......................197 Gobo/Animation Module Assembly ..................199 Gobo Wheel 1 Assembly ...................... 205 Gobo Wheel 2 Assembly ...................... 207 Gobo 1 Sensor Index Assembly.................... 209 Gobo 2 Sensor Index Assembly.................... 210 Concurrent Animation Wheel Assembly ................
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL4000 Color Bulkhead 1 Cable Assembly................. 272 VL4000 Color Bulkhead 2 Cable Assembly................. 273 VL4000 Color Bulkhead 3 Cable Assembly................. 274 VL4000 Color Bulkhead 4 Cable Assembly................. 275 VL4000 Color A to Color B Cable Assembly ..............276 VL4000 Pan / Power Distribution Input Cable Assembly............
Manual. This manual is only available in electronic (PDF) format: • VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire User’s Manual (02.9704.6002) Note: The user’s manual is available on the Philips Entertainment Lighting web site at www.philips.com/entertainmentlighting in the Product Downloads Section. For more information regarding DMX512 systems, refer to the DMX512/1990 & AMX 192 Standards publication available from United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc.
Customer Service Our Goal At Philips Entertainment Lighting, 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 Philips Entertainment Lighting 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 - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Features Product Features All VL4000 BeamWash Luminaires have the following standard features: Color System A three filter CYM cross fading system capable of extremely smooth movements at both slow and fast speeds, and a variable CTO color temperature correction system.
AC supply voltage. Source • 1200W Short Arc Lamp, Philips MSR Gold FastFit. Technical Specifications For additional technical specifications and information, please refer to VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire User’s Manual (02.9704.6002) and the product specification sheet. These documents can be found in the product downloads section of the Vari-Lite web site at www.vari-lite.com.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Components External Luminaire Components The following illustration shows the external luminaire components and controls. Head Assembly Backcap Assembly Houses color system, gobos, animation Provides access to lamp for replacement wheel, strobe, iris and optics mechanisms and provides controls for beam adjustment.
OMPONENTS EAD AND OMPONENTS Head and Yoke Components The following illustration shows the major sub-assemblies which are located in the luminaire head and yoke assemblies. Gobo/Animation Assembly Head Cover Contains two rotating gobo / effects wheels, (attached by tether) one rotating animation wheel, and iris mechanism Backend Assembly Color Module Assembly...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL 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 Pan Tube Assembly 36 VDC / Low-Voltage Power Supply Pan Motor Assembly...
HAPTER Maintenance & Service This chapter contains test, service, and standard maintenance procedures. • Troubleshooting • Routine Maintenance Procedures • Service Procedures WARNING: All maintenance procedures are to be performed with power removed from the luminaire. Never remove cover or backcap while lamp is in oper- ation.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES 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) until the end of the list is reached. To review the error messages again, it will be necessary to access them using the Status function.
ROUBLESHOOTING ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE Troubleshooting Guide If a problem is suspected, try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. If a problem is suspected, first try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message (refer to “Error Messages” on page 10).
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Routine 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.
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OUTINE AINTENANCE ROCEDURES EMOVAL AND NSTALLATION Step 5. To remove lamp, grasp lamp base by hand, twist lamp counter-clockwise until lamp’s tabs align with slots in lamp socket (see Figure 2-2 on page 13 for more information), and remove lamp by pulling it straight out of socket. Step 6.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Fixed Color Wheel Filter Removal and Installation To remove and replace fixed color filters: Step 1. Before removing power from luminaire, move Edge towards front of luminaire with control console or via luminaire menu system. WARNING: Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely before performing this procedure.
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OUTINE AINTENANCE ROCEDURES IXED OLOR HEEL ILTER EMOVAL AND NSTALLATION Step 4. At fixed color wheel, slowly rotate wheel by hand until filter to be removed is visible on assembly as shown in Figure 2-5. Step 5. At filter to be removed, (1) press filter out of fixed color wheel with fingers and (2) guide filter up and away from fixed color wheel.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Rotating Gobo Removal and Installation CAUTION: VL4000 BeamWash Luminaires accept glass gobos only. Use of metal gobos in these luminaires may damage gobo assembly and will void the luminaire warranty. To remove and replace rotating gobos: Step 1.
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OUTINE AINTENANCE ROCEDURES OTATING EMOVAL AND NSTALLATION CAUTION: Wear protective gloves or other protective covering while handling gobos to avoid leaving fingerprints. If dirty, clean with isopropyl alcohol and a soft, lint-free cloth. Note: For the standard load of rotating gobos, refer to “Rotating Gobo Wheel 1”...
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Retaining Tabs Rotating Gobo Assembly (Retaining clips need to be (gear side towards front of seated in pins but are not luminaire) used to aid in removal) Do not touch glass with bare fingers. CAUTION: Handle by gobo carrier only.
OUTINE AINTENANCE ROCEDURES NIMATION HEEL EMOVAL AND NSTALLATION Animation Wheel Removal and Installation To remove and replace animation wheel: Step 1. Before removing power from luminaire, move Edge towards front of luminaire with control console or via luminaire menu system. WARNING: Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely before performing this procedure.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL CAUTION: Be careful not to lose belt bearing, washer, screw or post. These will be required for reassembly and installation. Step 6. Slip belt off of animation wheel. Remove wheel. See Detail Animation Wheel Assembly (Detail) Animation Wheel Assembly Belt Bearing...
OUTINE AINTENANCE ROCEDURES RISM EMOVAL AND NSTALLATION Prism Removal and Installation To remove and replace prism: Step 1. Before removing power from luminaire, move Edge towards front of luminaire with control console or via luminaire menu system. WARNING: Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely before performing this procedure.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Step 6. As indicated in Figure 2-13 remove two screws securing prism to arm. IMPORTANT! Be careful not to lose removed screws. These will be required for reassembly and installation. Step 7. Install new prism using screws removed in previous step. Step 8.
OUTINE AINTENANCE ROCEDURES LEANING PTICAL ENSES AND ILTERS Cleaning Optical Lenses and Filters WARNING: Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. WARNING: Acetone is a harsh cleaning agent and solvent. Acetone is very flammable. Please handle acetone according to manufacturer’s safety instructions and precautions. The front lens, optics/color filters, and reflector may require cleaning after extended use.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Service 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. Upper Enclosure Covers Removal Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.0850 (Connector side and Display side) To remove the upper enclosure covers:...
: PFC I ERVICE ROCEDURES NSULATING PFC Insulating Duct Vari-Lite Part No: 10.9704.0874 (PFC Insulating Duct) Vari-Lite Part No: 10.9704.1835 (Air Seal) Note: There are two versions of the duct. Original version mounts with 4 screws. Current version mounts with only 2 screws. Note: The top foam air seal is not part of the duct.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Lamp Driver Insulation Duct Removal Vari-Lite Part No: 10.9704.1857 (Lamp Driver Insulation Duct) Note: There are two versions of the duct. Original version mounts with 3 screws. Current version will mount with only 2. Note: The top foam air seal is not part of the duct.
ERVICE ROCEDURES RIVER NSULATION EPLACEMENT Lamp Driver Insulation Duct Air Seal Replacement Vari-Lite Part No: 10.9704.1835 (Air Seal) To replace lamp driver insulation duct air seal: Step 1. Remove required upper enclosure cover following the procedure described in “Upper Enclosure Covers Removal” on page Step 2.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Main Control Board (MCB) Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.0880 To remove MCB: Step 1. Remove display side upper enclosure cover following the procedure described in “Upper Enclosure Covers Removal” on page Step 2. Remove Lamp Driver Insulation Duct following the procedure described in “Lamp Driver Insulation Duct Removal”...
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(MCB) ERVICE ROCEDURES ONTROL OARD Step 5. Using ¼" wrench, remove 2 x 6-32 x 13/16" Standoffs at MCB. Standoffs Mounting Bracket Note: Drawing exploded and some components removed for clarity. Step 6. Carefully tilt MCB in towards the lamp driver. Step 7.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Lamp Driver Vari-Lite Part No: 69.9704.1400 Note: There are two different versions of hardware mounting these Lamp Drivers. They QTY in () is for the older spot versions. To replace the lamp driver: Step 1.
ERVICE ROCEDURES NCODER Pan Encoder PCB Vari-Lite Part No: 17.9704.0910 To replace pan encoder PCB: Step 1. Remove both enclosure covers following the procedure described in “Upper Enclosure Covers Removal” on page Step 2. At pan encoder, disconnect wiring harness. Note: Drawing exploded and some Pan Bearing /...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Pan Motor Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 22.9704.3820 Note: There are two different mounts for pan motor assemblies. On current versions, follow steps in this section. If an older unit, that does not have a notch in motor mounting plate on lamp driver side, follow instructions to replace pan belt.
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ERVICE ROCEDURES OTOR SSEMBLY Step 9. Remove 2 x 8-32 x ¾" PPZ SEMS screws and remove belt tension roller bridge and rollers. Note: Drawing exploded and some components removed for clarity. Pan Motor Tension Roller Bridge Assembly Pan Belt Step 10.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Vari-Lite Part No: 69.9704.2450 Note: There are two different versions of hardware mounting the PFC. They QTY in () is for the older spot versions. To replace PFC: Step 1. Remove connector side upper enclosure cover following the procedure described in “Upper Enclosure Covers Removal”...
ERVICE ROCEDURES RIVER OARD Pan Driver Board Vari-Lite Part No: 24.9704.1907 To remove pan driver board: Step 1. Remove both upper enclosure covers following the procedure described in “Upper Enclosure Covers Removal” on page Step 2. At pan driver board, disconnect all wiring from board. Step 3.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Low Voltage Supply (LVS) Vari-Lite Part No: 69.9704.0300 To replace LVS: Step 1. Remove both upper enclosure covers following the procedure described in “Upper Enclosure Covers Removal” on page Step 2. Remove pan driver board following the procedure described in “Pan Driver Board”...
ERVICE ROCEDURES PPER NCLOSURE Upper Enclosure Fan Vari-Lite Part No: 22.9704.1850 Note: This part number is a service only item. It consists of all parts (fan, rubber fan mounts, and washers) needed to change one (1) fan in the upper enclosure. The upper enclosure has four (4) fans. Refer to “Side Mount Fan Assembly”...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Neutrik True One AC Input Connector Vari-Lite Part No: 25.9704.0830 To replace Neutrik True One AC input connector: Step 1. Remove connector side enclosure cover following the procedure described in “Upper Enclosure Covers Removal”...
: DMX PCB A ERVICE ROCEDURES SSEMBLY DMX PCB Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 24.9664.4895 To replace DMX PCB assembly: Step 1. Remove connector side enclosure cover following the procedure described in “Upper Enclosure Covers Removal” on page Step 2. Disconnect wiring from DMX PCB. Step 3.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Display Overlay Vari-Lite Part No: 11.9704.0846 To replace display overlay: Step 1. Remove both enclosure covers following the procedure described in “Upper Enclosure Covers Removal” on page Step 2. Remove 8 x 6-32 x 3/8" PFSS-B screws and remove front cover. Display Note: Overlay...
: USB P ERVICE ROCEDURES USB Port Vari-Lite Part No: 46.9704.0853 To replace USB port: Step 1. Remove both enclosure covers following the procedure described in “Upper Enclosure Covers Removal” on page Step 2. Disconnect wiring from MCB (refer to information in “Main Control Board (MCB)”...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Upper Enclosure Air Filters (To Clean or Replace) Vari-Lite Part No: 10.9704.1842 To remove, clean, and replace air filters: WARNING: Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely before performing this procedure.
ERVICE ROCEDURES Pan Belt Note: This procedure is also for old-style pan motor assemblies (with no notch) as described in “Pan Motor Assembly” on page Vari-Lite Part No: 54.9698.0224 To remove pan belt or old-style pan motor assemblies (with no notch): Step 1.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Step 5. Rotate enclosure to access 1 of the 4 ¼-20 x 2" SOC screws. ¼-20 x 2" SOC Screw (x4) Note: Spacer (x4) Drawing exploded and some components removed for clarity. Step 6.
ERVICE ROCEDURES OVERS EMOVAL Yoke Arm Covers Removal Vari-Lite Part No: 22.9704.6732 To remove yoke arm covers: WARNING: Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely before performing this procedure. Failure to remove power from luminaire can result in serious injury or death! Step 1.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Yoke Base Cover Vari-Lite Part No: 10.9704.1733 To remove yoke base cover: Step 1. Remove both yoke arm covers following the procedure described in “Yoke Arm Covers Removal” on page Step 2. At each yoke side, remove 2 per side 8-32 x 5/16" PPZ screws and remove yoke base cover. Screws (both sides) Note: Drawing exploded and some...
ERVICE ROCEDURES GNITER SSEMBLY Igniter Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 24.9704.1126 To replace igniter assembly: Step 1. Remove tilt lock side yoke arm cover following the procedure described in “Yoke Arm Covers Removal” on page Step 2. At igniter, remove 4 x 6-32 terminal screws and remove input and output wiring. Note these screws MUST be used to attach wiring.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Tilt Lock Arm Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 10.9704.1751 (Rod) Vari-Lite Part No: 10.9704.0753 (Lever, x2) Vari-Lite Part No: 10.9704.1752 (Locking Pin) To replace tilt lock assembly or its parts: Step 1. Remove tilt lock side yoke arm cover following the procedure described in “Yoke Arm Covers Removal”...
ERVICE ROCEDURES RIVER Tilt Driver Vari-Lite Part No: 24.9704.1908 To replace the tilt driver: Step 1. Remove yoke arm cover opposite tilt lock following the procedure described in “Yoke Arm Covers Removal” on page Step 2. Disconnect wiring from tilt driver. Step 3.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Tilt Encoder Vari-Lite Part No: 17.9704.1911 Note: After performing this procedure, the tilt center position will need to be reset via the luminaire’s menu system. Refer to the luminaire’s user’s manual for procedure. To replace the tilt encoder: Step 1.
ERVICE ROCEDURES OTOR SSEMBLY Tilt Motor Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.0764 To remove tilt motor assembly: Step 1. Remove yoke arm cover opposite tilt lock following the procedure described in “Yoke Arm Covers Removal” on page Step 2. Disconnect wiring harness from tilt motor assembly. Note: Drawing exploded an components remove...
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL 3) Tighten screw to hold roller with loose tension. Tilt Motor Assembly Tension Roller Tension Spring Note: Drawing exploded and some components removed for clarity. b. Type 2 1) To loose belt tension, loosen 3 x #8 KEPS nuts and slide tensioner toward motor Step 4.
ERVICE ROCEDURES Tilt Belt Vari-Lite Part No: 54.9698.0224 To remove and replace tilt belt: Step 1. Remove yoke arm cover opposite tilt lock following the procedure described in “Yoke Arm Covers Removal” on page Step 2. Disconnect wiring from tilt driver board, tilt motor, and tilt encoder. Step 3.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL b. Type 2 1) To loose belt tension, loosen 3 x #8 KEPS nuts and slide tensioner toward motor. 2) Remove 4 x 6-32 x 3/8" PPZ SEMS screws and remove motor assembly Step 6.
ERVICE ROCEDURES SSEMBLY Yoke Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 22.9704.6705 Note: This procedure is for replacing the yoke assembly only. You will transfer several parts to the replacement yoke assembly. To replace the yoke assembly: Step 1. Remove both yoke arm covers following the procedure described in “Yoke Arm Covers Removal”...
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Step 9. At each side, remove 2 (4 total) 8-32 KEPS nut and remove tilt bearing clamp plate. Tilt Bearing Clamp Plate Tilt Bearing Clamp Plate 8-32 KEPS Nuts 8-32 KEPS Nuts Yoke Assembly Head...
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ERVICE ROCEDURES SSEMBLY Step 11. On inside of yoke at tilt motor side, remove 1 8-32 x 5/16" PPZ screw (nearest outside of yoke) and loosen 1 8-32 x 5/16" PPZ screw nearest pan tube and slide pan safety plate away from pan tube.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Luminaire Head Covers Removal Vari-Lite Part No: 22.9704.6670 WARNING: Remove power from luminaire and allow luminaire to cool completely before performing this procedure. Failure to remove power from luminaire can result in serious injury or death! Note: Top head cover is side with serial number on yoke.
ERVICE ROCEDURES RONT OVERS Front Side Rail Covers Vari-Lite Part No: 10.9704.6672 Input Air Filter Vari-Lite Part No: 10.9704.6641 To remove front side rail covers and input air filters: Step 1. Remove both luminaire head covers following the procedure described in “Luminaire Head Covers Removal”...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Rear Side Rail Cover Removal Vari-Lite Part No: 10.9704.6673 To remove side rail covers: Step 1. Remove both head covers following procedure in “Luminaire Head Covers Removal” on page Step 2. Remove 4 x 6-32 x 3/8" PPB screws and remove cover. Note: Drawing exploded and some components removed for clarity.
ERVICE ROCEDURES OVER EMOVAL Rear Cover Removal Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.6671 BeamWash To remove rear cover: Step 1. Remove 2 x 6-32 x 5/8" PPB screws at outside. Note: Drawing exploded and some components removed for clarity. Rear Cover Rear Cover Screw (x2) Step 2.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Gobo / Animation Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.6200 To remove gobo / animation assembly: Step 1. Remove head covers following procedure in “Luminaire Head Covers Removal” on page Step 2. At driver board C, disconnect DC power in and 2 x inline COM connectors. Remove wires from Kurly Loc.
ERVICE ROCEDURES OLOR SSEMBLY Color Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.7400 To remove color assembly: Step 1. Remove head covers following procedure in “Luminaire Head Covers Removal” on page Step 2. Either remove gobo assembly following procedure in “Gobo / Animation Assembly” on page 62 or perform following: a.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Nose Cover Vari-Lite Part No: 10.9704.6674 To remove nose cover: Step 1. Remove head covers following procedure in “Luminaire Head Covers Removal” on page Step 2. Remove 8 x 6-32 x 3/8" PPB screws and remove cover. Nose Cover Nose Cover Screw (x8)
ERVICE ROCEDURES PTICS SSEMBLY Optics Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.6150 To remove optics assembly: Step 1. Remove nose cover following procedure in “Nose Cover” on page Step 2. At driver board G, disconnect DC power in and COM inline connector. Note placement of and cut any cable ties connecting dc power cable to fixture.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Inlet Fan Vari-Lite Part No: 23.9704.0003 To replace inlet fan: Step 1. Remove tilt lock side front side rail cover following procedure in “Front Side Rail Covers” on page Step 2. Disconnect fan wiring from driver board. Note placement of and cut any cable ties as required.
ERVICE ROCEDURES OWER ISTRIBUTION OARD Power Distribution Board Vari-Lite Part No: 24.9704.2909 To replace power distribution board: Step 1. Remove tilt lock side rear side rail cover following procedure in “Rear Side Rail Cover Removal” on page Step 2. At power distribution board, disconnect all wiring. Step 3.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Base Lamp Fan Vari-Lite Part No: 23.9704.0003 To replace base lamp fan: Step 1. Remove power distribution board following procedure in “Power Distribution Board” on page Step 2. At fan, disconnect wiring harness. Step 3.
ERVICE ROCEDURES Tip Lamp Fan Vari-Lite Part No: 23.9704.0003 To replace tip lamp fan: Step 1. Remove non tilt lock side rear side rail cover following procedure in “Rear Side Rail Cover Removal” on page Step 2. At fan, disconnect wiring harness. Step 3.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL UV Glass Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 22.9704.0630 To replace UV glass assembly: Step 1. Remove color assembly following procedure in “Rear Side Rail Cover Removal” on page 60“Color Assembly” on page Step 2.
ERVICE ROCEDURES OTTOM XHAUST SSEMBLY Bottom Exhaust Fin Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 22.9704.1620 To remove bottom exhaust fin assembly: Step 1. Remove bottom head cover following procedure in “Luminaire Head Covers Removal” on page Step 2. Remove 4 x 6-32 x 3/8" PPZ SEMS screws. Top Exhaust Fin Assembly Note: Drawing exploded and some...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Top Exhaust Fin Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 22.9704.1620 To remove top exhaust fin assembly: Step 1. Remove top head cover following procedure in “Luminaire Head Covers Removal” on page Step 2. At tip fan duct, remove 1 x 6-32 x 3/8" PPZ plastic thread cutting screw and 1 6-32 x 3/8" PPZ SEMS screw.
ERVICE ROCEDURES EFLECTOR SSEMBLY Reflector Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.6619 To replace reflector assembly: Step 1. Remove lamp following procedure in “Lamp Removal and Installation” on page Step 2. Remove rear cover following the procedure described in “Rear Cover Removal” on page Step 3.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Retro Reflector Vari-Lite Part No: 42.9704.0151 To replace retro reflector: Step 1. Remove reflector assembly following procedure in “Reflector Assembly” on page Step 2. Loosen 4 x 6-32 x 3/16" PPZ screws, pivot retainer clips and remove retro reflector. Note: Drawing exploded and some components removed for clarity.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Lamp Socket Vari-Lite Part No: 71.8101.0050 To replace lamp socket assembly: Step 1. Remove lamp following procedure in “Lamp Removal and Installation” on page Step 2. Remove rear cover following procedure in “Rear Cover Removal”...
ERVICE ROCEDURES PTICS OMPONENTS Optics Components Driver Board G (7 Way Board) Vari-Lite Part No: 24.9704.1913 To replace driver board G: Step 1. Remove top side head cover following procedure in “Luminaire Head Covers Removal” on page Step 2. Disconnect wiring a.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Step 3. Remove 4 x 4-40 x ¼" PPZ SEMS screws and remove board. Note the two screws have cable saddles. 4-40 x 1/4" PPZ SEMS Screw (x4) Driver Board G Note: Drawing exploded and some components removed for clarity.
ERVICE ROCEDURES PTICS OMPONENTS Edge & Zoom Sensor Vari-Lite Part No: 25.9687.0020 To replace edge and zoom sensor: Step 1. Remove both head covers following procedure in “Luminaire Head Covers Removal” on page Step 2. At sensor to be replaced, disconnect inline wiring connector. Step 3.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Lenticular Lens Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.6310 To replace lenticular lens assembly: Step 1. Remove both head covers following procedure in “Luminaire Head Covers Removal” on page Step 2. Remove driver board G following procedure in “Driver Board G (7 Way Board)”...
ERVICE ROCEDURES PTICS OMPONENTS Lenticular Lens Sensor Vari-Lite Part No: 25.9687.0020 To replace lenticular lens sensor: Step 1. Remove both head covers following procedure in “Luminaire Head Covers Removal” on page Step 2. Disconnect inline wiring connector. Step 3. Remove 2 x 4-40 x ¼" PPZ SEMS screws and remove sensor. Note: Drawing exploded and some components removed for clarity.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Lenticular Rotate Sensor Vari-Lite Part No: 24.9704.6314 To replace lenticular rotate sensor: Step 1. Remove lenticular lens assembly following procedure in “Lenticular Lens Assembly” on page Step 2. At sensor, remove 2 x 3/16" HEX standoffs*. There are spacers underneath and this will loosen belt tension.
ERVICE ROCEDURES PTICS OMPONENTS Lenticular Lens Belt Vari-Lite Part No: 54.9704.5317 To replace lenticular lens belt: Step 1. Remove lenticular lens assembly following procedure in “Lenticular Lens Assembly” on page Step 2. At sensor, loosen 2 x 3/16" HEX standoffs*. Note: *On some fixtures these standoffs are ¼"...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Lenticular Arm Motor Vari-Lite Part No: 44.9687.1209 To replace lenticular arm motor: Step 1. Remove lenticular lens assembly following procedure in “Lenticular Lens Assembly” on page Step 2. Remove 3 x 4-40 x 5/16" PPZ SEMS screws. 4-40 x 5/16"...
ERVICE ROCEDURES PTICS OMPONENTS Lenticular Arm Belt Vari-Lite Part No: 54.9704.6316 To replace lenticular arm belt: Step 1. Remove lenticular lens belt following procedure in “Lenticular Lens Belt” on page Step 2. Loosen 2 x 6-32 x 3/16" cone set screw and remove rotate pulley and spacer from shaft. Step 3.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Lenticular Rotate Motor Vari-Lite Part No: 44.9704.0217 To replace lenticular rotate motor: Step 1. Remove lenticular arm belt following procedure in “Lenticular Arm Belt” on page Step 2. Remove spacer between arm and motor. Step 3.
ERVICE ROCEDURES PTICS OMPONENTS Prism Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.6330 To replace prism assembly: Step 1. Remove both head covers following procedure in “Luminaire Head Covers Removal” on page Step 2. At light shield, remove 4 x 6-32 x 3/8" PPZ SEMS screws and remove. Note: Drawing exploded and some components removed for clarity.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Prism Arm Sensor Vari-Lite Part No: 25.9687.0020 To replace prism arm sensor: Step 1. Remove both head covers following procedure in “Luminaire Head Covers Removal” on page Step 2. Disconnect inline wiring connector. Step 3.
ERVICE ROCEDURES PTICS OMPONENTS Prism Rotate Sensor Vari-Lite Part No: 24.9704.6314 To replace prism rotate sensor: Step 1. Remove prism assembly following procedure in “Prism Assembly” on page Step 2. At sensor, remove 2 x 3/16" HEX standoffs*. There are spacers underneath and this will loosen belt tension.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Prism Arm Motor Vari-Lite Part No: 44.9687.1209 To replace prism motor: Step 1. Remove prism assembly following procedure in “Prism Assembly” on page 87.. Step 2. Remove 3 x 4-40 x 5/16" PPZ SEMS screws and remove motor. (Note connector orientation.
ERVICE ROCEDURES PTICS OMPONENTS Prism Arm Belt Vari-Lite Part No: 54.9704.1390 To replace prism arm belt: Step 1. Remove prism assembly following procedure in “Prism Assembly” on page Step 2. Remove prism arm sensor following procedure in “Prism Arm Sensor” on page Step 3.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Prism Rotate Belt Vari-Lite Part No: 54.9704.5333 To replace prism rotate belt: Step 1. Remove prism arm belt following procedure in “Prism Arm Belt” on page Step 2. At sensor, loosen 2 x 3/16" HEX standoffs*. Slide tension roller away from belt and remove belt.
ERVICE ROCEDURES PTICS OMPONENTS Prism Rotate Motor Vari-Lite Part No: 44.9704.1213 To replace prism rotate motor: Step 1. Remove prism rotate belt following procedure in “Prism Arm Belt” on page Step 2. Loosen 1 x 6-32 x 3/16" cone set screw and remove collet and spacer from shaft. Step 3.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Prism Glass Change Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.6395 (5 facet step - ships with product) Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.6397 (7 facet) Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.6393 (3 facet) To change prism glass: Step 1. Remove both head covers following procedure in “Luminaire Head Covers Removal”...
ERVICE ROCEDURES PTICS OMPONENTS Wash Lens Sensor Vari-Lite Part No: 25.9687.0020 To replace wash lens sensor: Step 1. Remove both head covers following procedure in “Luminaire Head Covers Removal” on page Step 2. At sensor, disconnect inline connector in wiring. Step 3.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Wash Lens Motor Vari-Lite Part No: 44.9704.0418 To replace wash lens motor: Step 1. Remove both head covers following procedure in “Luminaire Head Covers Removal” on page Step 2. At motor, disconnect wiring harness. Step 3.
ERVICE ROCEDURES PTICS OMPONENTS Wash Lens Belt or Wash Lens Vari-Lite Part No: 54.9704.1390 (Wash Lens Belt) Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.6355 (Wash Lens) To replace wash lens belt or wash lens: Step 1. Remove both head covers following procedure in “Luminaire Head Covers Removal”...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Zoom Belt Vari-Lite Part No: 54.9704.6172 To replace zoom belt: Step 1. Remove both head covers following procedure in “Luminaire Head Covers Removal” on page Step 2. Remove 1 x 8-32 x 3/8" PPZ SEMS screw and belt drive clamp. Step 3.
ERVICE ROCEDURES PTICS OMPONENTS Zoom Stabilizer Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.0330 To replace zoom stabilizer: Step 1. Remove both head covers following procedure in “Luminaire Head Covers Removal” on page Step 2. At zoom motor, loosen 2 x 4-40 x 5/16" PPZ SEMS screws and remove 1 x 4-40 x 3/8" PFZ screw.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Zoom Motor Vari-Lite Part No: 44.9704.1216 To replace zoom motor: Step 1. Remove zoom stabilizer following procedure in “Zoom Stabilizer” on page Step 2. Remove 2 x 4-40 x 5/16" PPZ SEMS screws and remove motor. Zoom Motor Assembly Motor Mount Screws Motor...
ERVICE ROCEDURES PTICS OMPONENTS Edge Belt Vari-Lite Part No: 54.9704.6165 To replace edge belt: Step 1. Remove prism assembly following procedure in “Prism Assembly” on page Step 2. Remove 1 x 8-32 x 3/8" PPZ SEMS screw and belt drive clamp. Step 3.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Edge Stabilizer Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.0330 To replace edge stabilizer: Step 1. Remove prism assembly following procedure in “Prism Assembly” on page Step 2. At edge motor, loosen 2 x 4-40 x 5/16" PPZ SEMS screws and remove 1 x 4-40 x 3/8" PFZ screw.
ERVICE ROCEDURES PTICS OMPONENTS Edge Motor Vari-Lite Part No: 44.9704.1216 To replace edge motor: Step 1. Remove edge stabilizer following procedure in “Edge Stabilizer” on page 102. Step 2. Remove 2 x 4-40 x 5/16" PPZ SEMS screws and remove motor. Edge Motor Assembly Motor Mount Screws (remove) Motor...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Gobo Assembly Driver Board C Vari-Lite Part No: 24.9704.2901 To replace driver board C: Step 1. Remove gobo assembly following procedure in “Gobo / Animation Assembly” on page Step 2. Remove 3 x 4-40 x 3/8" PPZ SEMS screws that mount driver board clamp and remove clamp.
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ERVICE ROCEDURES SSEMBLY 4) 4 - CS4 G INDEX 1 - Gobo Wheel 1 Index Sensor c. Motor 1 - 4 1) 1 - CM1 G INDEX 2 - Gobo Wheel 2 Index Motor 2) 2 - CM2 G ROT 2 - Gobo Wheel 2 Wheel Motor 3) 3 - CM3 G ROT 1 - Gobo Wheel 1 Wheel Motor 4) 4 - CM4 G INDEX 1 - Gobo Wheel 2 Index Motor Step 4.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Driver Board D Vari-Lite Part No: 24.9704.2901 To replace driver board D: Step 1. Remove gobo assembly following procedure in “Gobo / Animation Assembly” on page Step 2. Remove 3 x 4-40 x 3/8" PPZ SEMS screws that mount driver board clamp and remove clamp.
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ERVICE ROCEDURES SSEMBLY 3) 5 - DM5 IRIS - Iris Motor Step 4. Remove 1 x 4-40 x ¼" PPZ SEMS screw and remove board. Step 5. On replacement board, set dip switches as follows: a. DIP SW 1 ON b.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Iris Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.6272 To replace iris assembly: Step 1. Remove gobo assembly following procedure in “Gobo / Animation Assembly” on page Step 2. Disconnect wiring from motor. Step 3. Remove 4 x 6-32 x 3/8" PPZ SEMS screws and remove assembly. Screw (x4) Iris Assembly Note:...
ERVICE ROCEDURES SSEMBLY Iris Motor Vari-Lite Part No: 44.9704.0208 To replace iris motor: Step 1. Remove iris assembly following procedure in “Iris Assembly” on page 108. Step 2. Loosen 2 x 6-32 x 3/16" cone set screw from pulley. Step 3. Remove 3 x 4-40 x ¼" PPZ SEMS screw and remove motor and mount from pulley. Step 4.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Iris Cable Vari-Lite Part No: 14 inches of 54.9704.6293 (14-Inches) Vari-Lite Part No: 52.8298.2216 (Ferrule, x2) How to replace iris cable: Step 1. Remove iris assembly following procedure in “Iris Assembly” on page 108.
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ERVICE ROCEDURES SSEMBLY b. Feed cable through slots in pulley so that center mark lines up with shaft when slot is facing iris. c. Wrap into grooves of pulley. Step 6. Hold wire down with cable clamps and tighten 4 x 0-80 x 7/32" PFSS screws. Step 7.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Iris Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 22.9704.0275 To replace iris assembly: Step 1. Remove iris cable following procedure in “Iris Cable” on page 110 up through Step 3 of the procedure. Do not cut iris cable! It will be reinstalled. Step 2.
ERVICE ROCEDURES SSEMBLY Animation Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.6353 To replace animation assembly: Step 1. Remove gobo assembly following procedure in “Gobo / Animation Assembly” on page Step 2. Disconnect wiring from index motor and sensor. Step 3. Remove 3 x 6-32 x 3/8" PPZ SEMS screws. Animation Assembly 6-32 x 3/8"...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Animation Wheel Arm Sensor Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9687.2500 To replace animation wheel arm sensor: Step 1. Disconnect wiring harness from sensor. Step 2. Remove 2 x 4-40 x ¼" PPZ SEMS screws and remove sensor. Animation Wheel Arm Sensor Animation Assembly...
ERVICE ROCEDURES SSEMBLY Animation Index Belt & Animation Wheel Removal Vari-Lite Part No: 54.9704.0392 (Belt) Vari-Lite Part No: 22.9704.6343 (Animation Wheel - Concurrent) To replace animation index belt or remove animation wheel: Step 1. Remove animation assembly following procedure in “Animation Assembly”...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Animation Index Motor & Arm Belt Vari-Lite Part No: 44.9704.1213 (Motor) Vari-Lite Part No: 54.9704.1390 (Belt) To replace animation index motor or arm belt: Step 1. Remove animation wheel index belt following procedure in “Animation Index Belt &...
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ERVICE ROCEDURES SSEMBLY Step 4. Remove 4 x M3 x 5mm PFZ screws and remove motor. Index Motor Note: M3 x 5mm Drawing exploded and some PFZ Screw (x4) components removed for clarity. Step 5. Replace in reverse. 02.97 04.601 0 A Note: All procedures are done with the power completely removed.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Animation Index Sensor Vari-Lite Part No: 17.9704.0906 To replace animation index sensor: Step 1. Remove 2 x 2-56 x 3/8" PPZ screws that mount sensor board and connector clamp. Note: Drawing exploded and some components removed for clarity.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Gobo Wheel 1 Index Belt Vari-Lite Part No: 54.9698.0002 To replace gobo wheel 1 index belt: Step 1. Remove gobo assembly following procedure in “Gobo / Animation Assembly” on page Step 2. Loosen 2 x M3 x .5 x 5mm PPB screws at index motor, remove belt from drive pulley. Step 3.
ERVICE ROCEDURES SSEMBLY Gobo Wheel 2 Index Belt & Rotate Belt Vari-Lite Part No: 54.9704.0290 (Index Belt) Vari-Lite Part No: 54.9698.0002 (Rotate Belt) To replace gobo wheel 2 index belt or rotate belt: Step 1. Remove animation wheel assembly following procedure in “Animation Assembly”...
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Step 4. At index sensor, remove 2 x 4-40 x ¼" PFZ screws and remove index sensor bracket. Rotate Note: Gobo Wheel 2 Belt Drawing exploded and some components removed for clarity. Gobo 2 Shaft Assembly Index Belt...
ERVICE ROCEDURES SSEMBLY Gobo Wheel 2 Index Sensor Vari-Lite Part No: 17.9704.0904 To replace gobo wheel 2 index sensor: Step 1. Remove gobo assembly following procedure in “Gobo / Animation Assembly” on page Step 2. At index sensor, remove 2 x 4-40 x ¼" PFZ screws and remove index sensor bracket. Note: Drawing exploded and some components removed for clarity.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Gobo Wheel 1 Index Motor Vari-Lite Part No: 44.9704.0217 To replace gobo wheel 1 index motor: Step 1. Remove driver board C following procedure in “Driver Board C” on page 104. Step 2.
ERVICE ROCEDURES SSEMBLY Gobo Wheel 1 Rotate Motor Vari-Lite Part No: 44.9704.0217 To replace gobo wheel 1 rotate motor: Step 1. Remove gobo assembly following procedure in “Gobo / Animation Assembly” on page Step 2. Disconnect wiring from motor. Step 3. Remove 2 x M3 x .5 x 8mm PPZ screws and 1 x m3 x .5 x 8mm PFZ screw and remove motor and spacer.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Gobo Wheel 2 Rotate Motor Vari-Lite Part No: 44.9704.0217 To replace gobo wheel 2 rotate motor: Step 1. Remove gobo assembly following procedure in “Gobo / Animation Assembly” on page Step 2. Disconnect wiring form motor. Step 3.
ERVICE ROCEDURES SSEMBLY Gobo Wheel 2 Index Motor Vari-Lite Part No: 44.9704.0217 To replace gobo wheel 2 index motor: Step 1. Remove gobo assembly following procedure in “Gobo / Animation Assembly” on page Step 2. Disconnect wiring. Step 3. Remove 2 x M3 x .5 x 5mm PPB screws and 1 x M3 x .5 x 5mm PFB screw and remove motor.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Gobo Wheel 1 Index Sensor & Wheel 1 Rotate Sensor Vari-Lite Part No: 17.9704.0905 (Index Sensor) Vari-Lite Part No: 24.9678.3240 (Rotate Sensor) To replace gobo wheel 1 index sensor or rotate sensor: Step 1.
ERVICE ROCEDURES SSEMBLY Gobo Wheel 2 Rotate Sensor Vari-Lite Part No: 24.9678.3240 To replace gobo wheel 2 rotate sensor: Step 1. Remove gobo assembly following procedure in “Gobo / Animation Assembly” on page Step 2. Disconnect wiring from sensor. Step 3. Remove 1 x 4-40 x 1/8" PFZ and 1 x 4-40 x ¼" PPZ screws from bracket. Rotate Sensor 4-40 x 1/4"...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Animation Arm Motor & Motor Stabilizer Vari-Lite Part No: 44.9704.0209 (Motor) Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9698.0330 (Motor Stabilizer) To replace animation arm motor or motor stabilizer: Step 1. Remove animation wheel assembly following procedure in “Animation Assembly”...
ERVICE ROCEDURES OLOR SSEMBLY OMPONENTS Color Assembly Components Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.7400 Driver Board B Vari-Lite Part No: 24.9704.2901 To replace driver board B: Step 1. Remove color assembly following procedure in “Color Assembly” on page Step 2. Remove 3 x 4-40 x 3/8" PPZ SEMS screws that mount driver board clamp and remove clamp.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL 4) 4 - BS4 YEL - Yellow Sensor e. Motor 1 - 4 1) 1 - BM1 MAG - Magenta Motor 2) 2 - BM2 FIX 2 - Fixed Color Wheel 2 Motor 3) 3 - BM3 FIX 1 - Fixed Color Wheel 1 Motor 4) 4 - BM4 YEL - Yellow Motor Step 4.
ERVICE ROCEDURES OLOR SSEMBLY OMPONENTS Driver Board A Vari-Lite Part No: 24.9704.2901 To replace driver board A: Step 1. Remove color assembly following procedure in “Color Assembly” on page Step 2. Remove 3 x ¼"HEX standoffs that mount driver board clamp and remove clamp. Note: Drawing exploded and some components removed for clarity.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL 5) 5 - AM5 STRB 1 - Strobe 1 Motor Step 4. Remove remaining ¼" HEX standoff and remove board. Step 5. On replacement board, set dip switches as follows: a. DIP SW 1 OFF b.
ERVICE ROCEDURES OLOR SSEMBLY OMPONENTS Color Wheel 2 Sensor Vari-Lite Part No: 17.9704.0904 To replace color wheel 2 sensor: Step 1. Remove color assembly following procedure in “Color Assembly” on page Step 2. Remove 2 x 2-56 x 3/8' PFZ screws and remove connector clamp. Color Wheel 1 Color Wheel 2 Sensor Note:...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Fixed Color Wheel 1 Assembly & Color Wheel 1 Sensor Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.0415 (Fixed Color Wheel 1) Vari-Lite Part No: 17.9704.0904 (Color Wheel 1 Sensor) To replace fixed color wheel 1 or color wheel 1 sensor: Step 1.
ERVICE ROCEDURES OLOR SSEMBLY OMPONENTS Fixed Color Wheel 1 & 2 Motor Vari-Lite Part No: 44.9704.0418 To replace fixed color wheel 1 & 2 motor: Step 1. Remove fixed color wheel assembly following procedure in “Fixed Color Wheel 1 Assembly & Color Wheel 1 Sensor” on page 136.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Fixed Color Wheel 2 & Belt Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.0435 (Fixed Color Wheel 2) Vari-Lite Part No: 54.9704.0390 (Belt) To replace fixed color wheel 2 and belt: Step 1. Remove fixed color wheel assembly following procedure in “Fixed Color Wheel 1 Assembly &...
ERVICE ROCEDURES OLOR SSEMBLY OMPONENTS Fixed Color Wheel 1 & Belt Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.0430 (Fixed Color Wheel 1) Vari-Lite Part No: 54.9698.0002 (Belt) To replace fixed color wheel 1 and belt: Step 1. Remove fixed color wheel assembly following procedure in “Fixed Color Wheel 1 Assembly &...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL CTO Filters Vari-Lite Part No: 22.9704.6478 (x2) To replace CTO filters: Step 1. Remove fixed color wheel assembly following procedure in “Fixed Color Wheel 1 Assembly & Color Wheel 1 Sensor” on page 136.
ERVICE ROCEDURES OLOR SSEMBLY OMPONENTS Yellow Filters Vari-Lite Part No: 22.9704.6476 (x2) To replace yellow filters: Step 1. Remove CTO filters following procedure in “CTO Filters” on page 140. Step 2. At top filter, remove 2 x 2-56 x 3/16" PPZ screws and lift filter from slide. Step 3.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Cyan Filters Vari-Lite Part No: 22.9704.6474 (x2) To replace cyan filters: Step 1. Remove yellow filters following procedure in “CTO Filters” on page 140. Step 2. At top filter, remove 2 x 2-56 x 3/16" PPZ screws and lift filter from slide. Step 3.
ERVICE ROCEDURES OLOR SSEMBLY OMPONENTS Magenta Filters Vari-Lite Part No: 22.9704.6472 (x2) To replace magenta filters: Step 1. Remove cyan filters following procedure in “Cyan Filters” on page 142. Step 2. At top filter, remove 2 x 2-56 x 3/16" PPZ screws and lift filter from slide. Step 3.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL CYM Color Sensor Vari-Lite Part No: 24.9704.0903 To replace CYM color sensor: Step 1. Remove fixed color wheel assembly following procedure in “Fixed Color Wheel 1 Assembly & Color Wheel 1 Sensor” on page 136.
ERVICE ROCEDURES OLOR SSEMBLY OMPONENTS Color Belt Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.0412 To replace color belt assembly: Step 1. Remove required color filters following procedure in “CTO Filters” on page 140 “Yellow Filters” on page 141 “Cyan Filters” on page 142 “Magenta Filters”...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Color Motor Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 44.9704.1213 To replace color motor assembly: Step 1. Remove fixed color wheel assembly following procedure in “Fixed Color Wheel 1 Assembly & Color Wheel 1 Sensor” on page 136.
ERVICE ROCEDURES OLOR SSEMBLY OMPONENTS Strobe Assembly Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.0431 (Left) Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.0432 (Right) To replace the left or right strobe assembly: Step 1. Remove color assembly following procedure in “Color Assembly” on page Step 2. Disconnect wiring from strobe motors. Step 3.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Strobe Blades Vari-Lite Part No: 22.9704.0453 (Left) Vari-Lite Part No: 22.9704.0454 (Right) To replace left or right strobe blades: Step 1. Remove strobe assembly following procedure in “Strobe Assembly” on page 147.
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ERVICE ROCEDURES OLOR SSEMBLY OMPONENTS Step 4. Replace by following these sub steps in order: a. Power motor. b. Place blade assembly on motor shaft. c. Align to mark on stop in closed position as described in Step 2. OR, 0.060" for right, 0.035"...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Strobe Motor Vari-Lite Part No: 44.9687.1204 To replace strobe motor: Step 1. Remove strobe blade following procedure in “Strobe Blades” on page 148. Step 2. Remove 2 x 4-40 x ¼" PPZ SEMS screws and 1 x 4-40 x ¼" PFZ screw and remove motor, noting connector position in relation to bracket.
ERVICE ROCEDURES OLOR SSEMBLY OMPONENTS Dimmer Flags Vari-Lite Part No: 22.9704.5480 (Rear) Vari-Lite Part No: 22.9704.5470 (Front) To replace dimmer flags: Step 1. Remove strobe assembly following procedure in “Strobe Assembly” on page 147. Step 2. At rear flag, remove 2 x 2-56 x 3/16" PPZ screws and lift flag from slide. Step 3.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Dimmer Belt Vari-Lite Part No: 21.9704.0411 To replace dimmer belt: Step 1. Remove dimmer flags following procedure in “Dimmer Flags” on page 151. Step 2. Loosen belt tension by loosening 1 x 6-32 x 3/8" PPZ screws through slot and sliding roller. Step 3.
ERVICE ROCEDURES OLOR SSEMBLY OMPONENTS Dimmer Motor Vari-Lite Part No: 44.9704.1214 To replace dimmer motor: Step 1. Remove strobe assembly following procedure in “Strobe Assembly” on page 147. Step 2. Disconnect wiring from motor. Step 3. Loosen belt tension by loosening 1 x 6-32 x 3/8" PPZ screw through slot and sliding roller. Step 4.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRES ERVICE ANUAL Dimmer Sensor Vari-Lite Part No: 24.9698.1231 To replace dimmer sensor: Step 1. Remove strobe assembly following procedure in “Strobe Assembly” on page 147. Step 2. Disconnect wiring from sensor. Step 3. Remove 2 x 4-40 x 3/16" PPZ screws and remove sensor. Note: Drawing exploded and some components removed for clarity.
HAPTER Illustrated Parts Breakdown This chapter contains illustrated parts breakdowns for all VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire assemblies. • Drawing Trees • Principle of Operation • Top Assembly • Head Assembly • Yoke Assembly • Enclosure Assembly • Cable Assemblies 02.97 04.601 0 A...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Drawing Trees VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire (Part 1) VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire 20.9704.0002 Rev. A Included Items Kit, VL4000 Color Module Assembly Gobo/Animation Module BeamWash 21.9704.7400 Rev. C Assembly 28.9704.0002 Rev. C 21.9704.6200 Rev. E (note, this item includes all included/ standard gobos) Continued on...
: VL4000 B RAWING REES UMINAIRE VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire (Part 2) Continued from “VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire (Part 1)” on Continued on “VL4000 VL4000 BeamWash Generic BeamWash Luminaire (Part 3)” Luminaire Assembly on page 158. 21.9704.6010 Rev. C Upper Enclosure Assembly Head Frame Assembly 21.9704.0800 Rev.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire (Part 3) Continued from “VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire (Part 2)” on VL4000 BeamWash Generic Luminaire Assembly 21.9704.6010 Rev. C VL4000 Lamp Base & Tip Fan Extension Cable Assembly 25.9704.1602 Rev. B Upper Enclosure Assembly VL4000 Color Power Distribution 21.9704.0800 Rev.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire (Part 5) Continued from “VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire (Part 2)” on page 157. VL4000 BeamWash Optics Assembly 21.9704.6150 Rev. D Prism Assembly Wash Assembly 21.9704.6355 Rev. F 21.9704.6330 Rev. C Prism Arm Assembly Wash Arm Motor Assembly 21.9704.6335 Rev.
: VL4000 B RAWING REES UMINAIRE VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire (Part 6) Continued from “VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire (Part 1)” on page 156. Color Module Assembly 21.9704.7400 Rev. C 240 Groove Belt Assembly 21.9704.0412 Rev. B 210 Groove Belt Assembly 21.9704.0411 Rev. B Cross-Flow Blower Assembly 21.9704.0420 Rev.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Item Qty. Description 53.6575.0009 SCREW, 8-32 X 3/8" PPB SEMS 53.6599.0001 SCREW, 4-40 X 3/8" PFZ 53.6601.0002 SCREW, 4-40 X 3/16" PTZ 53.6608.0001 SCREW, 6-32 X 3/8" PFB 53.6682.0002 SCREW, 4-40 X 1/4" PPZ SEMS 53.6682.0022 SCREW, 8-32 X 3/8"...
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: VL4000 B SSEMBLY PTICS SSEMBLY VL4000 BeamWash Optics Assembly (continued) (x4) RTV Bead** (x4)* (x8) 30 Ref 30 Ref (x3) 30 Ref (x8) 30 Ref *APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. **APPLY APPROX 1.25" BEAD OF RTV TO INTERSECTION OF BAFFLE AND LENS GROUP 1 APPROX LOCATION MIDWAY BETWEEN TWO MOUNTING...
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL4000 BeamWash Optics Assembly (continued) RTV Bead** (x3) 33 42 (x4)* (x5)* (x3) 26, 39, 38 (x3) (x4) *APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS 23, 43 (x12)* PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. (x6) **APPLY APPROX 1.25" BEAD OF RTV TO INTERSECTION OF BAFFLE AND LENS GROUP 1 APPROX LOCATION MIDWAY BETWEEN TWO...
SSEMBLY OTOR SSEMBLY Edge Lens Motor Assembly 21.9704.6185 Rev. E Refer to Figure 3-17 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.1131 FORWARD PULLEY SHAFT, BEARING 10.9704.1212 MOTOR PULLEY W/ FLANGES 10.9704.6185 MOUNT PLATE, BELT DRIVE 21.9704.0330 ASSY, DAMPER, MOTOR SHAFT, 5 MM 44.9704.1216 MOTOR, SIZE 17, 24 MM SHAFT, HIGH TORQUE 53.5560.0187 SCREW, SET 8-32 X 3/16"...
SSEMBLY OTOR SSEMBLY Zoom Lens Motor Assembly 21.9704.6195 Rev. D Refer to Figure 3-19 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.1131 FORWARD PULLEY SHAFT, BEARING 10.9704.1212 MOTOR PULLEY W/ FLANGES 10.9704.6195 MOUNT PLATE, BELT DRIVE 21.9704.0330 ASSY, DAMPER, MOTOR SHAFT, 5 MM 44.9704.1216 MOTOR, SIZE 17, 24 MM SHAFT, HIGH TORQUE 53.5560.0187 SCREW, SET 8-32 X 3/16"...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Prism Arm Assembly 21.9704.6335 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-23 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.6313 INDEX PULLEY, LENTICULAR 10.9704.6321 ARM, PRISM 10.9704.6324 FLAG, ANIMATION ARM 10.9704.6327 COUPLER, PRISM ARM 21.9704.6395 ASSY, 5-FACET LINEAR PRISM, INTERCHANGEABLE 53.5564.0188 SCREW, 6-32 X 1/4"...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Wash Arm Motor Assembly 21.9704.6360 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-25 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.1233 PULLEY, 16 GRV, 0.125" WD, ANIMATION ARM DRIVE 10.9704.6325 ARM STOP MOUNT 10.9704.6352 FROST PIVOT MOTOR MOUNT 25.9687.0020 SWITCH, SLOTTED OPTICAL 44.9704.0418...
SSEMBLY LOTTED PTICAL WITCH Slotted Optical Switch 25.9687.0020 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-26 Note: This part is only available as an assembly. Shown for reference only. Item Qty. Description 25.9687.0020 SWITCH, SLOTTED OPTICAL Figure 3-26: Slotted Optical Switch 02.97 04.601 0 A...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Back End Assembly 21.9704.6615 Rev. F Refer to Figure 3-27 Item Qty. Description 0-100071 SCREW, PHMS, PH, 10-32 X 1.75", S, BO 10.9704.0613 MOUNT, HOT BOX 10.9704.0628 LIGHT SEAL, FIN ASSY 10.9704.1639 DIVERTER, LAMP TIP 10.9704.2614...
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SSEMBLY SSEMBLY Back End Assembly (continued) (x2) (x2) (x4)* 18 Ref 18 Ref (x8) (x6) (x2), (x2) (x3) (x2) 18 Ref (x2) (x4) 23 Ref (x3) (x18) (x3) *APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. Figure 3-27: Back End Assembly 02.97 04.601 0 A...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Reflector Assembly 21.9704.6619 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-28 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.0618 CLIP, REFLECTOR MOUNT 10.9704.6617 REFLECTOR MOUNT PLATE 42.9704.0151 REFLECTOR, RETRO 42.9704.6150 REFLECTOR, PRIMARY, SMOOTH 53.6525.0188 SCREW, 6-32 X 3/16" LG PPZ (x8) See Note (x8)
SSEMBLY NIMATION ODULE SSEMBLY Gobo/Animation Module Assembly 21.9704.6200 Rev. E Refer to Figure 3-30, Figure 3-31, Figure 3-32, and Figure 3-33 Item Qty. Description 04.9704.0203 DIPSWITCH LABEL, GOBO BOARD C 04.9704.0204 DIPSWITCH LABEL, GOBO BOARD D 21.9698.0330 ASSY, DAMPER, MOTOR SHAFT 5MM COMPRISED OF: 10.9698.0335 DAMPER, MOTOR SHAFT 5 MM 53.6604.0500...
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Item Qty. Description 44.9704.0217 MOTOR, SIZE 17, 24 MM SHAFT, SHORT STACK 53.6513.0019 SCREW, M3 X .5 X 5 MM LG, PPB, METRIC 53.6513.0008 SCREW, M3 X .5 X 5 MM LG, PFB, METRIC 53.6513.0023 SCREW, M3 X .5 X 8 MM LG PFZ METRIC 53.6513.0024...
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Gobo Wheel 1 Assembly (continued) (x3)* Note, this slot is not used. (x4)* (x3) (x3)* Notes: *APPLY ONE DROP OF LOCTITE (ITEM 13) TO SCREW THREADS DURING INSTALLATION. CLEAN AREA AROUND MAGNET SLOT IN WHEEL THOROUGHLY WITH SOLVENT. INSTALL MAGNET (ITEM 12) INTO SLOT, SOUTH POLE FACING OUT, USING TAPE (ITEM 14).
SSEMBLY HEEL SSEMBLY Gobo Wheel 2 Assembly 21.9704.0212 Rev. F Refer to Figure 3-35 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.0219 HUB, GOBO WHEEL 10.9704.0236 DRIVEN PULLEY, GOBO ROTATE 10.9704.1216 SUN GEAR, GOBO ROTATE 22.9704.0207 DRIVEN PULLEY WITH MAGNET, GOBO WHEEL 2 INDEX 22.9704.0220 PLATE ASSY, ROTATING GOBO WHEEL 53.6659.0023...
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Gobo Wheel 2 Assembly (continued) (x3)* 10** Note, this slot is not used. (x4)* (x3) (x3)* Notes: *APPLY ONE DROP OF LOCTITE (ITEM 13) TO SCREW THREADS DURING INSTALLATION. **CLEAN AREA AROUND MAGNET SLOT IN WHEEL THOROUGHLY WITH SOLVENT. INSTALL MAGNET (ITEM 10) INTO SLOT, SOUTH POLE FACING OUT, USING TAPE (ITEM 12).
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Concurrent Animation Wheel Assembly (continued) (x4) (x5) (x6) (x4)* (x4)* (x2)*/*** (x3)* (x2) *APPLY ONE DROP OF LOCTITE TO SCREW THREADS DURING INSTALLATION. **NOTE FLAG ORIENTATION. ***PRESS FIRMLY DOWN ON OUTSIDE PULLEY TO REMOVE ALL FREE SPACE IN PARTS STACK BEFORE TIGHTENING SET SCREWS IN OUTSIDE PULLEY.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Front Gobo Bulkhead with Iris Assembly 21.9704.6505 Rev. C Refer to Figure 3-40 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.0218 SENSOR BRACKET, GOBO WHEEL 2 10.9704.0693 CLAMP, CONN, 5 DRIVER BOARD 10.9704.6234 BULKHEAD, FRONT, GOBO MODULE 21.9704.6272 ASSY, IRIS MODULE 24.9678.3240...
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SSEMBLY RONT ULKHEAD WITH SSEMBLY Front Gobo Bulkhead with Iris Assembly (continued) (x4)* (x4) (x2) (x6) (x2) (x2) *APPLY ONE DROP OF LOCTITE TO SCREW THREADS DURING INSTALLATION. Figure 3-40: Front Gobo Bulkhead with Iris Assembly 02.97 04.601 0 A...
SSEMBLY OLOR ODULE SSEMBLY Color Module Assembly 21.9704.7400 Rev. C Refer to Figure 3-42, Figure 3-43 Figure 3-44 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.0406 GUIDE ROD, COLOR FLAG 10.9704.0407 SLIDE, COLOR FLAG 10.9704.0408 SLIDE, COLOR FLAG, OPPOSITE 10.9704.0410 PULLEY, DRIVE, COLOR FLAG 10.9704.0434 STANDOFF, BULKHEAD, FIXED COLOR WHEEL 10.9704.0461...
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Item Qty. Description 25.9704.0400 CABLE ASSY, VL4000 COLOR BLKHED CABLE 1 (NOT SHOWN) 25.9704.0401 CABLE ASSY, VL4000 COLOR BLKHED CABLE 2 (NOT SHOWN) 25.9704.0402 CABLE ASSY, VL4000 COLOR BLKHED CABLE 3 (NOT SHOWN) 25.9704.0403 CABLE ASSY, VL4000 COLOR BLKHED CABLE 4 (NOT SHOWN) 25.9704.0711...
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SSEMBLY OLOR ODULE SSEMBLY Color Module Assembly (continued) Blower Cyan Dimmer Strobe Fixed Colors Yellow Magenta Driver PCBs Refer to Figure 3-43 Refer to Figure 3-44 page 222 for this portion of page 223 for this portion of the assembly. the assembly.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Color Module Assembly (continued) (x10) (x4) (x4) (x16)* Dimmer (x2) (x10) (x5) (x5) (x5) (x2) (x4) (x6) (x6) (x2)* (x2) (x8) (x2) (x3) *APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. (x3) (x2) Refer to...
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SSEMBLY OLOR ODULE SSEMBLY Color Module Assembly (continued) Assembly continued from Figure 3-43 on page 222. (x10) (x5) (x4) (x10)* (x3) (x4)* (x5) (x5) (x3) (x5) (x4) Cyan Yellow Magenta (x4) (x10) (x2) (x6) (x4)* (x6) (x2) (x2) (x5) (x2) *APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL 210 Groove Belt Assembly 21.9704.0411 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-45 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.0442 CLAMP, COLOR BELT 53.6661.0003 SCREW, 0-80 X 3/16" LG PFSS 54.9704.0401 BELT, TIMING, MXL, 210 GRV, 125 WD, SIL/KEV (x2) (x4) Figure 3-45: 210 Groove Belt Assembly...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Fixed Color Wheel Assembly 21.9704.0415 Rev. G Refer to Figure 3-47 Item Qty. Description 21.9704.0430 ASSY, FIXED COLOR WHEEL 1 21.9704.0435 ASSY, FIXED COLOR WHEEL 2 21.9704.0419 ASSY, MOTOR, FIXED COLOR 54.9698.0002 BELT, TIMING, MXL, 150 GR 0.125"...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Fixed Color Wheel 1 Assembly 21.9704.0430 Rev. D Refer to Figure 3-48 Item Qty. Description 10.9686.1478 MAGNET, PLANET GEAR INDEX 10.9704.0425 HUB, FIXED COLOR WHEEL 10.9704.0426 PLATE, COLOR WHEEL 10.9704.1431 SPRING PLATE, FIXED COLOR WHEEL 41.9704.0490 FILTER, RED 41.9704.0491...
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SSEMBLY IXED OLOR HEEL SSEMBLY Fixed Color Wheel 1 Assembly (continued) (x2) Congo Blue (x5)* Dark Fuchsia South Pole Kelly Green Orange Open (No Filter) *APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.INSTALL MAGNET (ITEM 1) AND MAGNET TAPE (ITEM 12) USING LOCTITE 49 FLUSH TO FRONT SURFACE AS SHOWN WITH SOUTH POLE OF MAGNET FACING DIRECTION SHOWN.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Fixed Color Wheel 2 Assembly 21.9704.0435 Rev. E Refer to Figure 3-49 Item Qty. Description 10.9686.1478 MAGNET, PLANET GEAR INDEX 10.9704.0425 HUB, FIXED COLOR WHEEL 10.9704.0426 PLATE, COLOR WHEEL 10.9704.1431 SPRING PLATE, FIXED COLOR WHEEL 41.9704.0495 FILTER, BLUE 41.9704.0496...
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SSEMBLY IXED OLOR HEEL SSEMBLY Fixed Color Wheel 2 Assembly (continued) (x2) Blue Amber (x5)* Green South Pole Lavender Minus Green Open (No Filter) *APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.INSTALL MAGNET (ITEM 1) AND MAGNET TAPE (ITEM 12) USING LOCTITE 49 FLUSH TO FRONT SURFACE AS SHOWN WITH SOUTH POLE OF MAGNET FACING DIRECTION SHOWN.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Fixed Color Motor Assembly 21.9704.0419 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-50 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.0432 PLATE, MOTOR ADJUST, FIXED COLOR 10.9704.0465 SPACER, FIXED COLOR MOTOR 44.9704.0418 MOTOR, SIZE 17, SHAFT 0.55" 53.6513.0029 SCREW, M3 X .5 X 12 MM LG PFZ METRIC (x3)
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Left Strobe Assembly 21.9704.0431 Rev. G Refer to Figure 3-52 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.0420 MOUNT PLATE, STROBE 22.9704.0453 ASSY, STROBE BLADE 44.9687.1204 MOTOR, SIZE 17, SHAFT 0.455" 53.6682.0002 SCREW, 4-40 X 1/4" PPZ SEMS 55.6738.0005 0.625 TUBING, SILICONE RUBBER, 4 MM ID, 8 MM OD, SOFT RED...
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SSEMBLY TROBE SSEMBLY Left Strobe Assembly (continued) (x2) *APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. 0.035” BETWEEN HUB AND MOUNT SURFACE 0.311” NOTE CLOCKING OF MOTOR CONNECTOR Figure 3-52: Left Strobe Assembly 02.97 04.601 0 A...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Right Strobe Assembly 21.9704.0432 Rev. D Refer to Figure 3-53 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.0420 MOUNT PLATE, STROBE 22.9704.0454 ASSY, STROBE BLADE 44.9687.1204 MOTOR, SIZE 17, SHAFT 0.455" 53.6559.0001 SCREW, 4-40 X 1/4" PFZ 55.6738.0005 0.625 TUBING, SILICONE RUBBER, 4 MM ID, 8 MM OD, SOFT RED...
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SSEMBLY IGHT TROBE SSEMBLY Right Strobe Assembly (continued) NOTE MOTOR CONNECTOR CLOCKING *APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. INSTALL ITEM 6 WITH HIGHLY REFLECTIVE SIDE TOWARD MOTOR. BEND TABS (A) OVER ENDS OF (x2) MOTOR MOUNT TO SECURE ENDS, TWO PLACES.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Control Belt Idler Assembly 21.9704.5443 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-54 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.5409 IDLER PULLEY, COLOR FLAG 10.9704.5423 IDLER SHAFT, PULLEY, COLOR BULKHEAD 10.9704.5428 IDLER BRACKET, COLOR BULKHEAD 53.6597.0001 SCREW, 4-40 X 3/16"...
SSEMBLY OTOR WITH ULLEY SSEMBLY Tilt Motor with Pulley Assembly 21.9704.0764 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-58 Item Qty. Description 10.9698.1749 17T 2 MM TIMING PULLEY, WIDE BELT 44.9698.0680 MOTOR, 3 PHASE SZ 23 HI-TRQ, MOONS 53.5560.0187 SCREW, SET 8-32 X 3/16" L NOTES: APPLY ONE DROP OF LOCTITE 603 (BY OTHERS) TO SHAFT.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Tilt Belt Tension Rollers Assembly 21.9704.1760 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-59 Item Qty. Description 53.6545.0010 8-32 X 1" UNDERCUT FLAT HEAD PHILLIPS 10.9704.2702 PLATE, BELT TENSION, TILT 10.9704.0766 ROLLER, TENSION ADJUST, TILT 10.9704.2701 TILT BELT TENSION ROLLER (x2)
NCLOSURE SSEMBLY PPER NCLOSURE SSEMBLY Enclosure Assembly Upper Enclosure Assembly 21.9704.0800 Rev. Y Note: For this assembly, there are several breakout drawings for clarity. Each drawing is proceeded with a bill of materials (BOMs) for the parts of the section of the assembly shown. Refer to the following BOMs and their associated drawings: •...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Upper Enclosure Assembly - Part 2 Refer to Figure 3-61 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.0804 UNTHREADED SPACER 21.9704.0840 PAN BEARING / PULLEY ASSY 21.9704.0870 PAN / FAN DRIVER BOARD 21.9704.1820 PAN ASSY MODULE 53.5808.0001 SCREW, 6-32 X 0.50"...
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NCLOSURE SSEMBLY PPER NCLOSURE SSEMBLY Upper Enclosure Assembly - Part 2 (continued) (x4)* (x4)* (x2) (x2) (x2) (x2) (x4) Item 8 is same as item 17 in Figure 3-60. (x4)* *APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. Figure 3-61: Upper Enclosure Assembly Part 2 02.97 04.601 0 A...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Upper Enclosure Assembly - Part 4 Refer to Figure 3-61 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.1846 UPPER ENCLOSURE, SIDE COVER, HI TEMP 10.9704.1847 UPPER ENCLOSURE, SIDE ARM COVER, HI TEMP 10.9704.1849 UPPER ENCLOSURE, FRONT/REAR COVER, HI TEMP 21.9704.0850 UPPER ENCLOSURE COVER 53.5636.0375...
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NCLOSURE SSEMBLY PPER NCLOSURE SSEMBLY Upper Enclosure Assembly - Part 4 (continued) (x2)** (x2) (x2) (x38) (x2) (x4) **APPLY LOCTITE 272 PRIOR TO INSTALLING. SCREW IN UNTIL SCREW HEAD TOUCHES COVER. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. Figure 3-63: Upper Enclosure Assembly Part 4 02.97 04.601 0 A...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Side Mount Fan Assembly 21.9704.0810 Rev. E Refer to Figure 3-64 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.1817 UPPER ENCLOSURE SIDE WALL FAN MOUNT 22.9704.1850 FAN ASSY WITH RUBBER MOUNTS (NOTE: EACH ASSEMBLY IS 4 RUBBER FAN MOUNTS, 1 FAN, AND 4 NYLON WASHERS) Part of Item 2 (x4)
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Pan Bearing / Pulley Assembly 21.9704.0840 Rev. F Refer to Figure 3-60 Item Qty. Description 10.9704.0863 BRACKET SUPPORT 10.9704.4891 BRACKET, STABILIZER, PAN 10.9704.1809 EXTENSION, PAN TUBE 53.6536.0001 SCREW, 4-40 X 1/2" PFZ 53.6609.0001 SCREW, 6-32 X 3/8"...
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NCLOSURE SSEMBLY EARING ULLEY SSEMBLY Pan Bearing / Pulley Assembly (continued) (x2)* (x4)* (x2) (x5)* (x5)* *APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THE THREADS OF ALL SCREWS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. Figure 3-67: Pan Bearing / Pulley Assembly 02.97 04.601 0 A...
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Pan / Fan Driver Board Assembly 21.9704.0870 Rev. G Refer to Figure 3-64 Item Qty. Description 04.9704.0801 DIPSWITCH LABEL, PAN BOARD 10.9704.2837 SENSOR BOARD MOUNT PLATE 24.9704.1907 PAN DRIVER BOARD 52-0406 THERM PAD, VO GAP PAD ULT-SOFT, 0.45"...
NCLOSURE SSEMBLY ODULE SSEMBLY Pan Module Assembly 21.9704.1820 Rev. G Refer to Figure 3-69 Item Qty. Description 54.1255.0001 BEARING ASSY, BLACK FLUSH MOUNT 54.9698.0224 BELT, TIMING, S2M 210GRV 15 MM WIDE URTH/KVLR 10.9704.1867 BRIDGE, BELT TENSION ROLLERS 53.6505.0022 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8"-16 X 3/4" 53.2200.0008 NUT, 8-32 KEPS SS 53.2019.0004...
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Pan Module Assembly (continued) (x4)* (x2) (x6) (x2) (x2)* (x2) (x2)* *APPLY BLUE LOCTITE TO THE THREADS OF ALL SCREWS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. Figure 3-69: Pan Module Assembly 02 .9 704 .60 10 A...
: LVS C ABLE SSEMBLIES HASSIS ROUND ABLE SSEMBLY Cable Assemblies LVS Chassis Ground Cable Assembly 25.9687.0025 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-71 Figure 3-71: VL4000 Pan / Tilt Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL4000 Pan / Tilt Cable Assembly 25.9704.1703 Rev. D Refer to Figure 3-72 Figure 3-72: VL4000 Pan / Tilt Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
: VL4000 C ABLE SSEMBLIES OLOR OWER ISTRIBUTION ABLE SSEMBLY VL4000 Color Power Distribution Cable Assembly 25.9704.0708 Rev. D Refer to Figure 3-73 Figure 3-73: VL4000 Color Power Distribution Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL4000 Lamp Base & Tip Fan Extension Cable Assembly 25.9704.1602 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-74 Figure 3-74: VL4000 Lamp Base & Tip Fan Extension Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
: VL4000 D ABLE SSEMBLIES ETWORK XTENSION ABLE SSEMBLY VL4000 Data Network Extension Cable Assembly 25.9704.0711 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-75 Figure 3-75: VL4000 Data Network Extension Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL4000 Color Bulkhead 1 Cable Assembly 25.9704.0400 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-76 Figure 3-76: VL4000 Color Bulkhead 1 Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
: VL4000 C ABLE SSEMBLIES OLOR ULKHEAD ABLE SSEMBLY VL4000 Color Bulkhead 2 Cable Assembly 25.9704.0401 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-77 Figure 3-77: VL4000 Color Bulkhead 2 Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL4000 Color Bulkhead 3 Cable Assembly 25.9704.0402 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-78 Figure 3-78: VL4000 Color Bulkhead 3 Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
: VL4000 C ABLE SSEMBLIES OLOR ULKHEAD ABLE SSEMBLY VL4000 Color Bulkhead 4 Cable Assembly 25.9704.0403 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-79 Figure 3-79: VL4000 Color Bulkhead 4 Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL4000 Color A to Color B Cable Assembly 25.9704.0712 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-80 Figure 3-80: VL4000 Color A to Color B Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
: VL4000 P ABLE SSEMBLIES OWER ISTRIBUTION NPUT ABLE SSEMBLY VL4000 Pan / Power Distribution Input Cable Assembly 25.9704.2704 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-81 Figure 3-81: VL4000 Pan / Power Distribution Input Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL4000 Enclosure PFC Input Cable Assembly 25.9704.1800 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-82 Figure 3-82: VL4000 Enclosure PFC Input Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
: VL4000 E PFC O ABLE SSEMBLIES NCLOSURE UTPUT ABLE SSEMBLY VL4000 Enclosure PFC Output Cable Assembly 25.9704.1801 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-83 Figure 3-83: VL4000 Enclosure PFC Output Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL4000 DMX Cable Assembly 25.9704.0802 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-84 Figure 3-84: VL4000 DMX Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02 .9 704 .60 10 A...
: VL4000 B ABLE SSEMBLIES ALLAST ONTROL ABLE SSEMBLY VL4000 Ballast Control Cable Assembly 25.9704.0803 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-85 Figure 3-85: VL4000 Ballast Control Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL4000 USB Interface Cable Assembly 25.9704.0804 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-86 Figure 3-86: VL4000 USB Interface Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
: VL4000 T ABLE SSEMBLIES HERMAL ONTROL ABLE SSEMBLY VL4000 Thermal Control Cable Assembly 25.9704.1805 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-87 Figure 3-87: VL4000 Thermal Control Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL4000 Chassis to Yoke Cable Assembly 25.9704.0716 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-88 Figure 3-88: VL4000 Chassis to Yoke Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
: VL4000 AC I ABLE SSEMBLIES NPUT ONNECTOR SSEMBLY VL4000 AC Input Connector Assembly 25.9704.0830 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-89 Figure 3-89: VL4000 AC Input Connector Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL4000 Tilt with Shield Cable Assembly 25.9704.2717 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-90 Figure 3-90: VL4000 Tilt with Shield Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
: VL4000 B ABLE SSEMBLIES OWER ABLE SSEMBLY VL4000 BeamWash Power Dist Cable Assembly 25.9704.6705 Rev. D Refer to Figure 3-91 Figure 3-91: VL4000 BeamWash Power Dist Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL4000 Main from MCB Data Cable Assembly 25.9704.6713 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-92 Figure 3-92: VL4000 Main from MCB Data Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
: VL4000 M ABLE SSEMBLIES AIN TO ULKHEADS ABLE SSEMBLY VL4000 Main to Bulkheads Data Cable Assembly 25.9704.6714 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-93 Figure 3-93: VL4000 Main to Bulkheads Data Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL4000 BeamWash Inlet Fan Extension Cable Assembly 25.9704.6601 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-94 Figure 3-94: VL4000 BeamWash Inlet Fan Extension Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
: VL4000 B ABLE SSEMBLIES ALLAST TO GNITOR ABLE SSEMBLY VL4000 Ballast to Ignitor Cable Assembly 25.9704.1702 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-95 Figure 3-95: VL4000 Ballast to Ignitor Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL4000 BeamWash Gobo Bulkhead 1 Cable Assembly 25.9704.6200 Rev. C Refer to Figure 3-96 Figure 3-96: VL4000 BeamWash Gobo Bulkhead 1 Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
: VL4000 B ABLE SSEMBLIES ULKHEAD ABLE SSEMBLY VL4000 BeamWash Gobo Bulkhead 2 Cable Assembly 25.9704.6201 Rev. C Refer to Figure 3-97 Figure 3-97: VL4000 BeamWash Gobo Bulkhead 2 Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL4000 BeamWash Optics Bulkhead Cable Assembly 25.9704.6100 Rev. B Refer to Figure 3-98 Figure 3-98: VL4000 BeamWash Optics Bulkhead Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
: VL4000 B ABLE SSEMBLIES OCKET ABLE SSEMBLY VL4000 BeamWash Lamp Socket Cable Assembly 25.9704.7701 Rev. A Refer to Figure 3-99 Figure 3-99: VL4000 BeamWash Lamp Socket Cable Assembly Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only.
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❋ VARI LITE - VL4000 B UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Notes Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. 02 .9 704 .60 10 A...
A : VL4000 B PPENDIX UMINAIRE PPENDIX Technical Notices & Bulletins VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire The following tables identify the current technical notices and bulletins associated with the VL4000 BeamWash Luminaire. These improvements have been incorporated into this manual (where applicable) and are available on the Vari-Lite web site at www.vari-lite.com. Please note that not all bulletins or notices are applicable to all versions of the fixtures included in this manual.