OREWORD How To Obtain Warranty Service A copy of the Vari-Lite Limited Warranty was included in the shipping package for this VARIFLITE® 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.
VARI LITE® - VL3500™ S 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.
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™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION 1. Many VARIFLITE® 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™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL WARNUNG: HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ÜBERHÖHTE UV-STRAHLUNG 1. Viele VARIFLITE®-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.
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™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL AVERTISSEMENT: DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE UNE EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX RAYONS UV 1. Plusieurs luminaires VARIFLITE® 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™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL ADVERTENCIA: INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA LA EXPOSICIÓN EXCESIVA DE RADIACIÓN ULTRA VIOLETA 1. Muchas luminarias VARIFLITE® usan un tipo de lámpara que produce radiación UV. NO mire directamente a la lámpara. 2.
HAPTER Illustrated Parts Breakdown This chapter contains illustrated parts breakdowns for all VL3500™ Spot Luminaire assemblies. Note: The VL3500 Series Luminaires share many common assemblies and parts of the VARIFLITE Series 3000 Luminaires. ® • Drawing Trees • Top Assembly •...
VARI LITE® - VL3500™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Drawing Trees VL3500 Spot Luminaire VL3500 Spot Luminaire 20.9678.0019 Rev H (VL3500 Only) Generic Luminaire Assembly Head Cover Assembly Edge Lead Screw Assembly 21.9678.0010.02 Rev H (VL3500 21.9678.8611 Rev - 22.9678.1126 Rev B Only) Head Structure Assembly Hot Box Assembly...
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: VL3500 S RAWING REES UMINAIRE VL3500 Spot Luminaire (continued) continued from previous page continued from previous page Spot Optic Assembly Color/Dimmer/Strobe 22.9678.0103 Rev S Assembly 22.9678.0402 Rev N (VL3500) Motor/Adapter Plate Assembly Interconnect Light Shield Group 4 Lens Assembly Fixed Color Wheel Assembly 21.9678.0331 Rev 0 Assembly...
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VARI LITE® - VL3500™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL3500 Spot Luminaire (continued) continued from page 44 Upper Enclosure Assembly 21.9678.0800.02 Rev NN (VL3500 Only) Pan EOT Sensor Electrical Ventilation Cover Assembly - Assembly Standard 23.9678.0687 Rev A 21.9678.1254 Rev 0 LVS Chassis Ground Cable Pan Pulley Assembly Assembly...
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: VL3500Q S RAWING REES UMINAIRE VL3500Q Spot Luminaire VL3500Q Spot Luminaire 20.9678.0020 Rev I (VL3500Q Only) Generic Luminaire Assembly Head Cover Assembly Edge Lead Screw Assembly 21.9678.0011.02 Rev C (VL3500Q 21.9678.8611 Rev - 22.9678.1126 Rev B Only) Head Structure Assembly Hot Box Assembly VL3500 Controller PCB Assembly 21.9678.8698.01 Rev F...
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VARI LITE® - VL3500™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL3500Q Spot Luminaire (continued) continued from previous page continued from previous page Spot Optic Assembly Color/Dimmer/Strobe 22.9678.0103 Rev S Assembly 22.9678.0462 Rev E (VL3500Q) Motor/Adapter Plate Assembly Interconnect Light Shield Group 4 Lens Assembly Fixed Color Wheel Assembly 21.9678.0331 Rev 0 Assembly...
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: VL3500Q S RAWING REES UMINAIRE VL3500Q Spot Luminaire (continued) continued from page 44 Upper Enclosure Assembly 21.9678.0801.02 Rev Z (VL3500Q Only) Pan EOT Sensor Electrical Ventilation Cover Assembly - Assembly VL3500 Quiet 23.9678.0687 Rev A 21.9686.0840.02 Rev B (VL3500Q) LVS Chassis Ground Cable Pan Pulley Assembly Assembly...
VARI LITE® - VL3500™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Top Assembly Included Items Kit, Spot 28.9678.0020 Rev E Refer to Figure 3-7. Item Qty. Description 02.8001.0001 PRODUCT SUPPORT SHEET, VARI-LITE CUSTOMER SERVICE 02.8052.0001 CARD, LIMITED WARRANTY 02.8406.0001 TAG, LAMP NOTICE 02.8700.0001 CARD, PRODUCT REGISTRATION 02.9678.0002 UNPACK/QUICK START SHEET, VL3000...
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SSEMBLY NCLUDED TEMS Included Items Kit, Spot (continued) (x2) Night Sky Palm Leaves Tribal Break-Up Circle of Ovals Pebbles Triangle Break-Up Shock Break-Up Alpha Rays Glacier Gag Ice Blocks Gag Multi-Colored Gobo Figure 3-7: Included Items Kit, Spot Note: * = Do not handle lamp with bare hands. When handling, it is best to wear clean cotton gloves in order to keep the lamp’s glass as dirt and grease free as possible.
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VARI LITE® - VL3500™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL3500 Spot Series Luminaire 20.9678.0019 Rev H (VL3500 Only) 20.9678.0020 Rev I (VL3500Q Only) Refer to Figure 3-8 Item Qty. Description AC DANGER TAG, VL3000 (not shown) 02.8405.0001 04.9661.0033.01 LABEL, WARNING - 2000 SERIES (not shown) LABEL, LINE CORD WARNING (not shown) 04.9661.0039 04.9678.0063...
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: VL3500 S SSEMBLY ERIES UMINAIRE Item Qty. Description 25.9678.0677 CABLE ASSY, FRONT HEAD FANS (not shown) 25.9661.1520 CABLE ASSY, YOKE TO HEAD GND (not shown) CABLE ASSY, HEAD CONTROL (not shown) 25.9678.1715 28.9678.0020 INCLUDED ITEMS KIT, VL3500 SHUTTER (not shown) 53.2001.0003 NUT, 10-32 NYLON INSERT 53.2002.0003...
VARI LITE® - VL3500™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Long Shaft Motor Assembly 21.9678.0243 Rev 0 Refer to Figure 3-12 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.0330 PLATE, MOTOR ADAPTER 44.9678.0249 MOTOR, STEPPER 42MM X 34MM 60MM SHAFT 53.6513.0002 SCREW, 3MM X 5MM LG PFZ METRIC (x4) Note orientation of adapter plate in relation to the motor.
SSEMBLY SSEMBLY Hot Box Assembly 21.9678.8698.01 Rev F Refer to Figure 3-15 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.0043.03 LABEL PLATE, VL3000 BACKCAP, BLACK 10.9678.0641 HOT BOX 10.9686.0642 BACKCAP PLATE 10.9678.0643 LAMP ADJUST STOP 10.9678.0645 KNOB, LAMP ADJ MOLDED 10.9678.0646 TILT PLATE, XYZ ADJUSTMENT 10.9678.1648 GASKET, PRIMARY REFLECTOR 10.9678.2647...
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VARI LITE® - VL3500™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Hot Box Assembly (continued) (x4) (x4) (x4) (x4) (x4) (x2) (x4) (x8) (x4) (x3) (x3) (x3) (x3) Figure 3-15: Hot Box Assembly 02 .9 678 .00 18 B...
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SSEMBLY TANDARD SSEMBLY Dual Fan Tray Duct (Standard) Assembly 21.9678.0660.03 Rev B (VL3500 Only) Refer to Figure 3-16 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.0665 SPRING, EXTENSION ELONGATED HOOKS 22.9678.0661 ASSY, FAN TRAY 22.9678.1265 DUCT ASSY, SHUTTER/GOBO 23.9678.0684 FAN ASSY, HEAD FRONT 53.5506.1375 SCREW, 6-32 X 1 3/8"LG PPB 53.6519.0001 SCREW, 4-40 X 5/8"...
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VARI LITE® - VL3500™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Dual Fan Tray Duct (Quiet) Assembly 21.9678.0659.03 Rev D (VL3500Q Only) Refer to Figure 3-17 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.0665 SPRING, EXTENSION ELONGATED HO 22.9678.0661 ASSY, FAN TRAY 22.9678.1265 DUCT ASSY, SHUTTER/GOBO 23.9678.0699 FAN ASSY, HEAD FRONT 53.5506.1375 SCREW, 6-32 X 1 3/8"LG PPB...
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SSEMBLY RONT TANDARD SSEMBLY Head Front Fan (Standard) Assembly 23.9678.0684 Rev 0 (VL3500 Only) Refer to Figure 3-18 Item Qty. Description 40.7125.0001 FAN, 24V FAL6F24LH 52.6523.0002 CONN, HOUSING 2POS PLUG SHROUDED WIRE TO WIRE 52.8347.0001 CONTACT, 24-30AWG MALE CRIMP (x2) Figure 3-18: Head Front Fan Assembly - VL3500 Only 02.96 78.001 8 B...
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VARI LITE® - VL3500™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Head Front Fan (Quiet) Assembly 23.9678.0699 Rev A (VL3500Q Only) Refer to Figure 3-19 Item Qty. Description 40.7125.0001 FAN, 24V FAL6F24LH 52.6523.0002 CONN, HOUSING 2POS PLUG SHROUDED WIRE TO WIRE 52.8347.0001 CONTACT, 24-30AWG MALE CRIMP 55.2186.0001 CABLE TIE,.10 X 4"...
SSEMBLY RANSFER SSEMBLY Transfer Fan Assembly 21.9678.1263 Rev 0 Refer to Figure 3-20 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.0679 TRANSFER FAN TRAY 22.9678.1280 SHIELD ASSY, SHUTTER ROTATE HARNESS 23.9678.0695 ASSY, TRANSFER FAN 53.6558.0001 SCREW, 6-32 X.375" LG PPZ 53.6571.0003 SCREW, 6-32 X 1.500" LG PPB 55.2179.0001 CABLE ANCHOR, #6 SCREW MOUNT 55.2186.0001...
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VARI LITE® - VL3500™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Notes 02 .9 678 .00 18 B...
VARI LITE® - VL3500™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Fixed Color Wheel Assembly 21.9678.0334 Rev D Refer to Figure 3-32 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.0322 SPIN SHAFT, COLOR WHEEL 10.9678.0332 SLIDING RETAINER 10.9678.0333 RETAINER CLIP 22.9678.1336 FAB ASSY, FIXED WHEEL/CLIP (changed 9-03-03) 41.9678.0305.01 COLOR FILTER, DEEP RED VL3000 41.9678.0305.02...
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SSEMBLY IXED OLOR HEEL SSEMBLY Fixed Color Wheel Assembly (continued) (x6) (x6) (x6) (x6) (x3) POS 2 ORANGE POS 3 POS 1 KELLY CONGO GREEN BLUE POS 4 DARK OPEN FUSHIA POS 6 POS 5 DEEP MAGENTA Figure 3-32: Fixed Color Wheel Assembly 02.96 78.001 8 B...
SSEMBLY IMMER HEEL SSEMBLY Dimmer Wheel Assembly 22.9678.0435 Rev D Refer to Figure 3-38 Item Qty. Description 55.2256.0001 MAGNET, 2:17 SMCO 2MM X 2MM Coated Side Copper RTV Bead Dimmer Wheel Magnet Glueing Magnet to Dimmer Wheel Assembly Step 1. Make sure surface is clean and oil free Step 2.
VARI LITE® - VL3500™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Edge Lead Screw Assembly 22.9678.1126 Rev B Refer to Figure 3-41 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.1119 LEAD SCREW, EDGE 55.6616.0007 STANDOFF, 3/8" HEX THRD 0.562" LG * Note: Apply one drop of Loctite® 272 to the threads of item 1. Figure 3-41: Edge Lead Screw Assembly 02 .9 678 .00 18 B...
SSEMBLY OTOR SSEMBLY Tilt Motor Assembly 21.9678.0765 Rev E Refer to Figure 3-43 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™ S 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 6. Apply one drop of Loctite 603 to motor shaft. Step 7.
PCB A SSEMBLIES HUTTER ABLE NTERCONNECT SSEMBLY Head/Yoke PCB Assemblies Shutter Cable Interconnect Assembly 21.9678.1246 Rev A Refer to Figure 3-45 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.1245 MOUNT, CABLE INTERCONNECT, SHUTTER 52.6670.0034 HEADER, MOD II, 34 PIN, DUAL SIDED 52.6670.0040 HEADER, MOD II, 40 PIN, DUAL SIDED 53.6520.0002 SCREW, 4-40 X 7/16"...
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VARI LITE® - VL3500™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Color Sensor PCB #1 Mount Assembly 22.9678.0481 Rev B Refer to Figure 3-46 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.0482 PCB MOUNT, COLOR SENSOR #1 24.9678.3480 PCB ASSY, COLOR SENSOR #1 53.6558.0001 SCREW, 6-32 X 3/8" PPZ 55.3303.0006 WASHER, #6 LOCK INT.TOOTH SS (x2)
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PCB A PCB #2 M SSEMBLIES OLOR ENSOR OUNT SSEMBLY Color Sensor PCB #2 Mount Assembly 22.9678.0489 Rev B Refer to Figure 3-47 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.0452 PCB MOUNT, COLOR SENSOR #2 24.9678.3454 PCB ASSY, COLOR SENSOR #2 53.6558.0007 SCREW, 6-32 X 1/4" SEMS (x2) Figure 3-47: Color Sense PCB #2 Mount Assembly 02.96 78.001 8 B...
VARI LITE® - VL3500™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Color Interconnect (Quiet) PCB/Cable Assembly 25.9678.1419 Rev A (VL3500Q Only) Refer to Figure 3-50 Figure 3-51 Item Qty. Description 24.9678.0409 PCB ASSY, COLOR INTERCONNECT 28.9678.0419 WIRE KIT, COLOR INTERCONNECT - 04.9678.0409.00 LABEL SET, COLOR HARNESS - 11.9678.0409 PCB, COLOR INTERCONNECT - 52.6467.0003...
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PCB A ) PCB/C SSEMBLIES OLOR NTERCONNECT UIET ABLE SSEMBLY Color Interconnect PCB/Cable Assembly (continued) Figure 3-51: Color Interconnect PCB Assembly Wire Chart - VL3500Q Only 02.96 78.001 8 B...
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VARI LITE® - VL3500™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL VL3500 Controller PCB Assembly 24.9678.4730 Rev F Refer to Figure 3-52 Note: Available only as an assembly. Includes 24.9678.3732, Motor Driver (Piggy Back) PCB. Figure 3-52: VL3500 Controller PCB 02 .9 678 .00 18 B...
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PCB A ) PCB SSEMBLIES OTOR RIVER IGGY Motor Driver (Piggy Back) PCB 24.9678.1732 Rev C Refer to Figure 3-53 Note: Available only as an assembly. Included with 24.9678.4730, VL3500 Controller PCB Assembly. Figure 3-53: Motor Driver (Piggy Back) PCB 02.96 78.001 8 B...
NCLOSURE SSEMBLY OTOR SSEMBLY Pan Motor Assembly 21.9678.0864 Rev E Refer to Figure 3-63 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.0865 PLATE, PAN MOTOR MOUNT 21.9678.0828 ASSY, DRIVE PULLEY, PAN - 10.9686.8720 CODEWHEEL, 120 COUNT LARGE ID - 10.9678.0749 TIMING PULLEY, 2MM GT 17 TOOTH - 53.5560.0250 SCREW, 8-32 X 1/4"...
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VARI LITE® - VL3500™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Pan Motor Assembly (continued) Detail A Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive See Detail A (x2) (x2) (x2) (x4) Drive Pulley Detail & Installation (x4) 0.875" Step 1. Apply one drop of Loctite 603 to motor shaft. Step 2.
EOT S ABLE SSEMBLIES ENSOR LECTRICAL SSEMBLY Cable Assemblies Cables are only available as complete assemblies. The information contained in this Note: section is for reference only. Pan EOT Sensor Electrical Assembly 23.9678.0687 Rev A Refer to Figure 3-65 Item Qty.
VARI LITE® - VL3500™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Head to Back Cap Ground Cable Assembly 25.9661.1522 Rev C Refer to Figure 3-68. Item Qty. Description 52.8250.0014 TERM, RING #10 16-14 AWG NON-INS. REEL 73.7130.0001 1.33 WIRE, 7/64" TUBULAR BRAID TINNED COPPER (x2) Figure 3-68: Head to Back Cap Ground Cable Assembly 02 .9 678 .00 18 B...
AC F ABLE SSEMBLIES OKE TO ABLE SSEMBLY Yoke to AC Fan Cable Assembly 25.9678.0012 Rev A Refer to Figure 3-71 Item Qty. Description 52.6665.0001 CONTACT, 22-26AWG MALE MATE-N-LOK 2 52.6665.0002 CONN, HOUSING 2 POS PLUG MATE-N-LOK 2 52.8413.0001 RECEPT, FASTON .110 SERIES 22-18AWG INSULATED 55.2186.0002 CABLE TIE, .09"WD 3.750"LG TEFZEL 55.2260.0208...
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VARI LITE® - VL3500™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Backcap Interlock to Gobo Fan Interlock Cable Assembly 25.9678.0014 Rev B Refer to Figure 3-72 Item Qty. Description 52.8414.0001 RECEPT, FASTON .187 SERIES 24-20 AWG UNINSUL 73.7089.0000 2.00 WIRE. 22AWG 300V 200C TEF BLK UL1180 Figure 3-72: Backcap Interlok to Gobo Fan Interlok Cable Assembly 02 .9 678 .00 18 B...
VARI LITE® - VL3500™ S UMINAIRE ERVICE ANUAL Front Head Fans Cable Assembly 25.9678.0677 Rev B Refer to Figure 3-74 Item Qty. Description 52.6396.3104 RECEPT, 4POS MTA100 W/POL TAB BLU CLSD END (changed 05-03-06) 52.6524.0002 CONN, HOUSING 2POS RECEPTACLE 52.8346.0001 CONTACT, 24-30AWG FEMALE CRIMP 73.5126.0002 2.67...
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ABLE SSEMBLIES AN AND ELAY TANDARD ABLE SSEMBLY Yoke Fan and Relay (Standard) Cable Assembly 25.9678.0681 Rev C (VL3500 Only) Refer to Figure 3-75 Item Qty. Description 52.6396.3103 RECEPT, 3 POS MTA100 W/ POL TAB BLU CLSD END (changed 05-01-06) 52.6423.0003 HOUSING, 3 POS MT RECEPT, 2MM 52.8230.0003...