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  • Page 2: About This Guide

    Introduction About This Guide This Quickstart Guide is intended for a knowledgeable user to unpack, install, and use the VL6000 Beam Luminaire in a short time period. For the complete manual in PDF format, please visit our web site at: www.philips.com/entertainmentlighting...
  • Page 3 This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Philips Entertainment Lighting system, service, and safety guidelines, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 4: Notes De Sécurité

    VARI❋LITE - VL6000 B UMINAIRE UICK TART UIDE WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION Many VARI❋LITE luminaires use a lamp that produces UV radiation. DO NOT look directly at lamp. 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.
  • Page 5 à prendre des mesures adéquates. Other Operational Temperature / Température de fonctionnement • The VL6000 Beam Luminaire has one operational mode. Refer to Table 1-1, “VL6000 Beam Luminaire Environmental Operational Temperatures” for information on environment temperature ranges associated with this mode.
  • Page 6: Included Items

    71.9708.1500 1500W Lamp, Philips MSR Gold 1500 FastFit* Note: For approved lamp types, see the latest version of Philips Entertainment Lighting technical notice TN-248 in the product downloads section on the Philips Entertainment Lighting web site, www.philips.com/entertainmentlighting. Note: Please check with Philips Entertainment Lighting or Authorized Vari*Lite Dealer for availability on accessories.
  • Page 7: Connecting Power And Data

    VARI❋LITE - VL6000 B UMINAIRE UICK TART UIDE Connecting Power and Data Connecting Power The luminaire requires standard AC power distribution from 200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Current required depends on the AC supply voltage and product model. Refer to “Current vs. Voltage” on page 7 for all models covered in this manual.
  • Page 8: Current Vs. Voltage

    TART UIDE Current vs. Voltage Table 1-2, VL6000 Beam Luminaire - Current vs. Voltage (1500W Lamp) provides the luminaire’s current draw at specific voltages. Total Luminaire Current is calculated with the lamp on and all motors sequencing. WARNING: It is the responsibility of the user to adequately protect supply source with a correct size and type circuit breaker and not overload circuits.
  • Page 9: Installation Procedures

    VARI❋LITE - VL6000 B UMINAIRE UICK TART UIDE Installation Procedures Installing Lamp In the event the lamp was packed separately during shipment, follow the procedure in this section. WARNING: Disconnect fixture before relamping. AVERTISSEMENT: Déconnectez le projecteur avant que le changement de lampe.
  • Page 10 VARI❋LITE - VL6000 B UMINAIRE UICK TART UIDE Step 6. As shown in Figure 5, align lamp tabs with lamp socket. Align tabs of lamp with socket when installing* Lamp* Lamp Socket Cover *Note tabs on socket assembly. Align corresponding tabs on lamp to tabs on socket as indicated.
  • Page 11: Align Lamp For Maximum Beam Irradiance

    VARI❋LITE - VL6000 B UMINAIRE UICK TART UIDE Align Lamp For Maximum Beam Irradiance After a new lamp is installed in the luminaire, it will be necessary to align the lamp to optimize the beam. WARNING: Back of luminaire and alignment screws will be HOT during lamp operation. Wear gloves and/or use tools to prevent burns.
  • Page 12: Floor Mounting The Luminaire

    VARI❋LITE - VL6000 B UMINAIRE UICK TART UIDE CAUTION: To prevent overheating, maintain a distance of 8.0mm between lamp and rear aluminum housing as illustrated in Figure 8. ATTENTION: Pour éviter une surchauffe maintenir une distance de 8.0mm entre le lampe et le couverture arriére comme illustré dans Figure 8.
  • Page 13: Hanging The Luminaire

    Hanging the Luminaire The VL6000 Beam Luminaire can be hung horizontally or vertically from any structure designed to work with the type of load created by this moving luminaire. Two mounting truss hooks or other mounting hardware are required. Many compatible truss hooks are available from different manufacturers for your particular needs.
  • Page 14 VARI❋LITE - VL6000 B UMINAIRE UICK TART UIDE Installing in Truss: Step 1. Using two people, lift luminaire into mounting position. Step 2. Secure in place with truss hook. Ensure truss hook hardware that locks hook in place (e.g. wing bolt) is properly tightened and that luminaire is fully supported.
  • Page 15 VARI❋LITE - VL6000 B UMINAIRE UICK TART UIDE ceiling. This eliminates the possibility of one luminaire blowing exhaust air into the inlet of the luminaire next to it when the luminaires are side-by-side. Figure 12: Side Hang Orientation If the luminaires are stacked on top of one another in a side hang, a 45° enclosure orientation with the fan inlet closest to the floor is preferred.
  • Page 16: Menu Controls

    TART UIDE Menu Operation LCD Display and Menu System The VL6000 Beam Luminaire’s LCD Display and Menu System provides local control for accessing the following fixture’s settings: • Address – to set the DMX address • Configure – various parameter settings, set luminaire ID •...
  • Page 17: Dmx Address

    VARI❋LITE - VL6000 B UMINAIRE UICK TART UIDE DMX Address To set, edit, and save a DMX address: Step 1. Press [ESC]. Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Address (DMX Address) appears. Press OK [Enter]. Step 3. Use [Left] and [Right] arrow buttons to scroll through all digits.
  • Page 18 VARI❋LITE - VL6000 B UMINAIRE UICK TART UIDE Quick Reference DMX Map The summary list for the 16-Bit Mode DMX map is as indicated below. 16-Bit VL6000 Beam Luminaire DMX Channel Summary Listing Channel Description Channel Description Intensity Color Wheel 3...
  • Page 19 VARI❋LITE - VL6000 B UMINAIRE UICK TART UIDE Notes 0 2. 9708.0001 27 A p r il 2 0 1 7...
  • Page 20 VARI❋LITE - VL6000 B UMINAIRE UICK TART UIDE 27 A pr i l 2 0 1 7 0 2 . 9 7 0 8 . 0 0 0 1...
  • Page 21 VARI❋LITE - VL6000 B UMINAIRE UICK TART UIDE 0 2. 9708.0001 27 A p r il 2 0 1 7...
  • Page 22 VARI❋LITE - VL6000 B UMINAIRE UICK TART UIDE 27 A pr i l 2 0 1 7 0 2 . 9 7 0 8 . 0 0 0 1...
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