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User Manual
Software Version 1.19 Revised 6/2003
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Power Wash 250™ ©Elation Professionals® Los Angeles, Ca. - wwww.ElationLighting.com - Page 2
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Power Wash 250™ Table of contents i Introduction............................................................................................................. 5 ii Unpacking ............................................................................................................... 5 iii Customer Support .................................................................................................. 5 iv Discharge Lamp Warning .......................................................
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Power Wash 250™ 3.10.5 Display (DISP) ..................................................................................... 22 3.10.6 Fixture Temperature (TEMP) ................................................................ 22 3.10.7 Fan Control (FANS) ............................................................................. 22 3.10.8 Adjustments and Calibrations (ADJU)................................................. 23 3.10.9 Default Settings (DFSE)..........................
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Power Wash 250™ INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The Power Wash 250B™ has been designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed. Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this fixture. These instructions contain important information regarding safety during use and maintenance.
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Power Wash 250™ WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Power Wash 250B™carries a two year (730 days) limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre- paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number should also be included in the shipping
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Power Wash 250™ V. Safety Instructions The Power Wash 250B™ is an extremely sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is important to follow the guidelines in this manual. The manufacturer of this device will not accept responsibility for damages resulting from the misuse of this fixture due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual. 1. Always be sure that the fan and the air inlets remain clean and are never blocked. All
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Power Wash 250™ 1. Features and Functions 1 1. Lens Assembly 2 2. Arm 3. Base 4. Carrying handles 4 3 5. Up button 14 12 13 6. Down button 7. Enter button DMX IN DMX OUT POWER 8. Mode button 210V~ FUSE: 230V~ 11 T3.15A 250V~ 15 @250V LAMP: HS UP 50Hz 3 MSD 250W 60Hz 1. Gr oun d 2. Data - 1 2 Fuse 3. Data + Power 9. LED Display input Min Max FUS Mic Software E Sensitive Update Seria n um ber: COLO l 10.Firmware Connection R 10 11.Microphone Sensitivity 12.DMX Inpu
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Power Wash 250™ 1. Lens Assembly - This high quality lens assembly is fully focusing. Focus the lens by loosening the locking screws mounted on the top and bottom of the head assembly. Then using the screws to grasp the lens assembly, slide the lens back and forth until the desired focus is achieved. Then tighten down on the locking screws to retaining your focus. 2. Retaining Arm – This Arm serves as a conduit for all electronic from the base to the head assembly. 3. Base – The f
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Power Wash 250™ 12. DMX Input Jack – This jack is used to receive an incoming DMX signal or Master/Slave signal. 13. DMX Output Jack – This jack is used to transmit the incoming DMX signal to another DMX fixture, or transmit a Master/Slave signal to the next Power Wash 250B™ in the chain. For best results in DMX or Master/Slave mode terminate this jack if it is the last fixture in the chain. See “Terminator” on page 14. 14. Power Switch – This switch is used to control main power
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Power Wash 250™ 2.1 Mounting The POWER WASH 250B™ is fully operational in two different mounting positions, hanging upside from a ceiling or set on a flat level surface. To avoid internal damage to the unit, never mount the unit on its side as illustrated below. Be sure this fixture is kept at least 0.5m away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.). Install a safety cable that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. Never use the carrying handles for secondary att
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Power Wash 250™ installation you can use the optional mounting plate (secured to the bottom of the fixture) to secure the fixture to a ceiling or a wall. The plate uses four M6x20 screws. 3.2 Securing the POWER WASH 250™ Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your POWER WASH 250B™ always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable. The fixture provides a built-in rigging point for a safety cable on the underside of the fixture, be sure to use this point and never secu
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Power Wash 250™ 3.3 Connections 3.3.1 Power supply 115v ~ 60Hz AC (America’s), Connected load 500W <=> 4.4 A (blind current compensation) or 230V ~ 50Hz AC (EU), Connected load 500W <=> 2.2 A (blind current compensation) Operating voltage is pre-selected at the factory and is not user selectable. Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue, you should be sure your fixture voltage matches that of the outlet. The voltage requirements for the fixture are clearly printed on the s
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Power Wash 250™ controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for data input and data output (Figure Below). If you are making your own cables, be sure to use standard two conductor shielded cable (This cable may be purchased at almost all professional sound and lighting stores). Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable. Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and can not be split. 2.6 Notice: Be sure to follow the ab
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Power Wash 250™ 3.9 Fuse Requirements The POWER WASH 250B™ electronic system is protected by a 5x20 mm external fuse. 115V / T 6.3A (US model) or 230V / T 3.15A (EU model). The fuse requirements are clearly printed on the side of the fixture. WARNING: • Always disconnect main power before changing a fuse! • Always replace with the exact same type fuse unless otherwise specified by an authorized Elation® service technician. Replacing with anything other than the specified part
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Power Wash 250™ 3 The Menu Field - LED-Display The control panel located on the side of the fixture allows you to access the main menu and make all necessary adjustments to the POWER WASH 250™. During normal operation, tapping the “MODE” key once will access the fixture’s main menu. Once in the main menu you can navigate through the different functions and MODE ENTER DOWN UP access the sub-menus with the Up and Down buttons. Once you reach a field that requires adjusting, tap the EN
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Power Wash 250™ This function will flip the display read out 180˚ REV Display the fixture’s internal temperature TEMP Maximum cooling fan velocity FANS HIGH Automatic cooling fan control REG Low cooling fan speed lamp off LOOF LOHI Low cooling fan speed automatic ADJU CODE Access the calibration menu with technician code (for authorized person only) xxxx Calibration of the color wheel COLO Settings in the internal memory (technician only
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Power Wash 250™ 3.1 Adjust the DMX- Address (D001) After applying power to the POWER WASH 250B™ the LED will display the fixture’s current DMX address. If the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal the display will flash continuously. D001 To set or adjust a DMX address, please follow the procedure below: 1. Switch on the POWER WASH 250B™ and wait for the fixture reset process to finished ('RESE' will flash in the LED while fixture is in reset mode). 2. Press the Mode button to acc
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Power Wash 250™ 3.4 Lamp On/Off (LAMP) LAMP This function allows you to manually control the lamp operation. Access the lamp function in the main menu and use the use the Up and Down buttons to toggle between lamp On and lamp Off. Press the Enter button to confirm the operation or the Mode button to cancel and return to the main menu. (The lamp OFF command will only functions if and when the shutter is closed at the same time). 3.5 Reset (RESE) RESE This function will rest and r
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Power Wash 250™ This function allows you to invert all pan movements. Use the Up and Down buttons to turn this function On and Off. Press the Enter button to accept the change or the Mode button to cancel and return to the main menu. 3.9 Invert Tilt Movement (RTLT) RTLT This function allows you to invert all tilt movements. Use the Up and Down buttons to turn this function On and Off. Press the Enter button to accept the change or the Mode button to cancel and return to the main men
