FOCUS SPOT 250 Elation Professional 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, Ca 90058 www.elationlighting.
Focus Spot 250™ INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The Focus Spot 250™, 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 unit. These instructions contain important information regarding safety during use and maintenance.
Focus Spot 250™ yourself, doing so will void your manufactures warranty. Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible. WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Focus Spot 250™ 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.
Focus Spot 250™ the construction of the lamp, the lamp may explode during prolonged extensive use. This risk is increased with age; added care is encouraged when dealing with older lamps. Thus, lamp should always be replaced at the end of their recommended duty cycle. Extreme caution should be used when operated this or any fixture fitted with a gas discharge lamp.
Focus Spot 250™ Safety Instructions The Focus Spot 250™ 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.
Focus Spot 250™ may increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury. 10. To reduce the risk of fire or shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. 11. Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord is frayed or damaged.
Focus Spot 250™ Features g Pan 630° / Tilt 265° g 17° Beam Angle g 8 Dichroic color plus spot, for a total of 9 colors g 7 Rotating Gobos g Strobe: 0~10Hz g Electronic Focus via DMX g Sound Active – Master/Slave Operation g 4 Segment Digital LED g High speed pan & tilt movements g Reversible Display (Can be turned 180°) g Bright MSD 250 Discharge Lamp g Lamp switches ON/OFF locally g Glass Dischoric Reflector for Even Lamp Dispersement g Switchable Power Supply (Internal) g Internal Program: edit and save
Focus Spot 250™ Never touch the device during operation! The housing may heat up Never look directly into the light source, as sensitive persons may suffer an epileptic shock. Please be aware that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty. Keep away from children and non-professionals. GENERAL GUIDELINES This device is a lighting effect for professional use on stages, in discotheques, theatres, etc.
Focus Spot 250™ by persons not qualified for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation. Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported. For safety reasons, please be aware that all modifications on the device are forbidden. If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the product may suffer damages and the guarantee becomes void.
Focus Spot 250™ LAMP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS a) Installing or replacing the lamp Only install the lamp with the device unplugged from the mains. The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged or deformed. Before replacing the lamp be sure the unit has ample time to cool, to avoid injury to yourself never touch the lamp when it is hot. During the installation of halogen lamps do not touch the glass bulbs bare handed. Always use a cloth to handle the lamps during insertion and removal.
Focus Spot 250™ assembly back into place and fasten the two thumb screws. b) Lamp Optimization The lamp orientation and optimization must be adjusted after every lamp change. This procedure centers the lamp in the reflector. Proper optimization will increase lamp life and ensure a bright crisp output. Improper optimization may add a yellow tint to the lamp output and reduce intensity. The minimum deviation amount is 1.0mm.
Focus Spot 250™ Do not operate this device with open cover Please remember the lamp is not a hot-restrike type, you must wait approximately 10 minutes after having turned the lamp off before you can turn it back on again.
Focus Spot 250™ Preparation and Installation Mounting The FOCUS SPOT 250™ is fully operational in two different mounting positions, hanging upside-down 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.
Focus Spot 250™ a) Cam lock System: This system allows a quick and efficient means to secure a clamp to the unit. To attach a clamp to the unit, attach a clamp that is rated to handle the weight of the unit to your cam lock. After a clamp has been attached to the cam lock, attach the cam locks to the designated position on the bottom of your unit. Lock the cam locks into position by turning the wing nuts 90°.
Focus Spot 250™ Secure the FOCUS SPOT 250™ Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your FOCUS SPOT 250™ 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 secure a safety cable to a carrying handle.
Focus Spot 250™ Connections Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation): Your fixture and your DMX 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.
Focus Spot 250™ DMX-512 connection with DMX terminator When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a terminator on the last fixture to avoid erratic behavior. A terminator is a 90-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and DATA -). This fixture is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last fixture in your daisy chain to terminate the line.
Focus Spot 250™ Fixture DMX address; All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX signal, so that the correct fixture responds to the correct control signals. This digital starting address is the channel number from which the fixture starts to “listen” to the digital control information sent out from the DMX controller. The allocation of this starting address is achieved by setting the correct number on the display located on the base of the device.
Focus Spot 250™ Note: After switching on, the Focus Spot 250™ will automatically detect whether DMX 512 data is received or not. If the data is received, the display will show "A.XXX" (XXX representing the actual DMX address). If the fixture is not receiving DMX signal the display will flash "A.XXX" (XXX representing the actual DMX address). This situation can occur if: - the 3 PIN XLR plug (cable with DMX signal from controller) is not connected with the input of the machine.
Focus Spot 250™ Control Board The control panel located on the top of the fixture allows you to access the main menu and make all necessary adjustments to the Focus Spot 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 access the sub-menus with the Up and Down buttons.
Focus Spot 250™ 12 EDIT DLAY SPOT DFSE D–XX D-15 ON/OFF ON/OFF VER STEP V1.0~V9.9 SCXX RUN S–01 ~S–48 C–01 : C–30 TIME CEDT ON/OFF Lamp on delay time Lamp optimization Resets all the fixture functions to default Software version Set the amount of your program 0 1 XX(00~FFH) : 3 0 XX(00~FFH) T – XX(01~FFH) ON/OFF Program test Main Menu Functions 1. ADDRESS MENU - AOO1 - A511 (Value) - This is where you set the fixtures DMX address. 2.
Focus Spot 250™ SHTR - Resets the shutter motors. OTHR - Reset all other motors 6. TIME MENU - LIFE - Displays the fixtures total running time. LAMP - Displays the lamp running time. CLMP - Clears the lamp running time. 7. RPAN MENU - This menu setting reverses the Pan movements. 8. RTLT MENU - This menu setting reverses the Tilt movements. 9. FINE MENU - This menu setting switch between 16 bit (fine) and 8 bit (coarse) modes.
Focus Spot 250™ VER (Version) - Displays the software version 12. EDIT MENU - RUN - This will run your own custom program. STEP (S-01 - S-48) - These are the steps slots that you write your programs into. There are at total of 48 steps. SCXX (SC01 - SC30) - These are the scenes that are stored in your program. There are a total of 30 scenes. C-01 - C-08 (Channel 1 - Channel 08) - The channels of each scene that can be edited. TIME (Time) - Running time of the entire program.
Focus Spot 250™ On-Board System Menu. The FOCUS SPOT 250. comes with an easy to navigate system menu. This next section will detail the functions of each command in the system menu. Enter Button - To access the main menu locate the MODE/ENTER button on the front of the unit. Press this button to activate the system menu. Tap the UP button until you reach function you wish to change. When you reach the function you wish to change tap the MODE/ENTER button.
Focus Spot 250™ TEST - This will test the functions of each channel. 1. Access the main menu. 2. Tap the UP button until “TEST” is displayed, press ENTER. 3. The display will show T-01. You can now press the up button and test the different channels. For example: If you press the up button until “T-03” is displayed, the unit will test the color channel, changing the color one by one and show the rainbow effect with different speeds. There are eight channels, but only channels 1,2,3,4, and 6 can be tested.
Focus Spot 250™ 4. The display will show“ON/OFF”. 5. Press the UP button to select “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to deactivate this function. 6. Press MODE/ENTER to confirm. 7. Press EXIT to return to the main menu. 5. RESE MAIN MENU ALL - When you activate the reset function, the fixture will begin to reset all motors. 1. Access the main menu. 2. Tap the UP button until “RESE” is displayed, press MODE/ENTER. 3. Tap the UP button until “ALL” is displayed, press MODE/ENTER. 4.
Focus Spot 250™ 3. Tap the UP button until “COLR” is displayed, press MODE/ENTER to confirm. 4. The display will show “ON/OFF”. Press the UP button to select “ON” to reset the color motor. Press MODE/ENTER 5. Press EXIT/DN to return to the main menu. SHTR - When you activate this reset function, the fixture will only reset the shutter/dimmer motor. 1. Access the main menu. 2. Tap the UP button until “RESE” is displayed, press MODE/ENTER. 3.
Focus Spot 250™ LAMP - With this function you can display the running time of the lamp. 1. Access the main menu. 2. Tap the UP button until“TIME”is displayed, press MODE/ENTER. 3. Tap the UP button until“LAMP”is displayed, press MODE/ENTER. 4. Press EXIT to return to the main menu. CLMP - With this function you can clear the running time of the lamp. Note Very Important: Please clear the lamp time every time you replace the lamp. 1. Access the main menu. 2.
Focus Spot 250™ 8. RTLT MENU - RTLT – This menu function will reverse the mirror TILT movements. 1. Access the main menu. 2. Tap the UP button until“RTLT”is displayed, press MODE/ENTER. 4. The display will show“ON/OFF”. 5. Press the UP button to select “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to deactivate this function. 6. Press MODE/ENTER to confirm. 7. Press EXIT to return to the main menu. 9. FINE MENU FINE – This menu function will toggle between the 16bit and 8bit operating modes.
Focus Spot 250™ 1. Access the main menu. 2. Tap the UP button until “DISP” is displayed. 3. Press MODE/ENTER, the display will show“VALU”. 4. Press MODE/ENTER, once again “d-00” will be displayed. 5. Press MODE/ENTER to confirm. 6. Press EXIT to return to the main menu. D ON – This function will turn the display off after the unit has gone two seconds without any activity. 1. Access the main menu. 2. Tap the UP button until “DISP” is displayed. 3. Press MODE/ENTER, the display will show“VALU”. 4.
Focus Spot 250™ automatically ignite the lamp when unit is turned on. Use this function to turn this feature on and off. 1. Access the main menu. 2. Tap the UP button until “SPEC” is displayed, press MODE/ENTER. 3. Tap the UP button until “LAAU” is displayed, press MODE/ENTER. 4. The display will show “ON/OFF”. 5. Press the UP button to display “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to deactivate this function. 6. Press MODE/ENTER to confirm. 7. Press EXIT to return to the main menu.
Focus Spot 250™ SPOT – This function allows you to optimize the lamp without the use of an external DMX controller. In this mode, the device will not react to any control signal. 1. Access the main menu. 2. Tap the UP button until “SPEC” is displayed, press MODE/ENTER. 3. Tap the UP button until “DFSE” is displayed, press MODE/ENTER. 4. The display will show “ON/OFF”. 5. Press the UP button to display “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to deactivate this function. 6. Press MODE/ENTER to confirm. 7.
Focus Spot 250™ 5. Press ENTER or EXIT/DN to exit. EDIT - This menu item allows you to write a program into the memory (EEPROM) via the control panel or via the external controller. 12. EDIT MENU - This features allows you to enter and store a preset show in to the fixtures internal memory. This show can then be recalled at anytime without a controller. RUN - With the function “RUN”, you can run your pre-made program. You can set the number of steps under Step (S-01- S-48).
Focus Spot 250™ call up to 48 scenes in “Run”. For example, if “S-05” is displayed, it means that “Run” will run the first 5 scenes you saved in “Edit”. 5. Press ENTER to save and exit. SC01 - With this function you can choose the number of scenes in your Program. 1. Access the main menu. 2. Tap the UP button until “EDIT” is displayed, press MODE/ENTER. 3. Tap the UP button until “SC01” is displayed. 4. The display shows “SC01”, this stands for the first scene of your program. You can call up to 30 scenes.
Focus Spot 250™ 8. Repeat steps 5-8, until you finish setting all the DMX values for all the channels of this scene, each scene can have 15 channels maximum. 9. Once all the channels are completed, the display will .ash “TIME”, this stands for the time needed to run this scene. 10. Press MODE/ENTER to edit the time needed, the display shows “T-XX”, “XX” stands for the time needed to run this scene. For example, “T-02” means scene 1 needs 6 seconds to run, “T-15” means this scene needs 45 seconds to run.
Focus Spot 250™ 9. Adjust the Step-time. needed by pressing the UP button. 10. Call up the second scene in your controller now. 11. Repeat steps 3-6 until all desired scenes are downloaded. 12. Press EXIT to exit. The number of steps can be defined under “Step” and the scenes can be called up under “Run”.
Focus Spot 250™ INSTRUCTIONS ON USE: The chart below show the channel layout for 11 DMX channels (default). In 8bit mode the “pan Fine” and “Tilt Fine” channels are not used. CHANNEL 1 : Pan movement (max. 630°) CHANNEL 2 : 16 bit pan movement (pan fine) CHANNEL 3 : Tilt movement (max.
Focus Spot 250™ DMX channel function and values: Channel 1 – PAN Coarse 8bit : Channel 2 – PAN Fine 16bit Channel 3 – TILT Coarse 8bit Channel 4 – TILT Fine 16bit Channel 5 - Color Wheel : 0-13 Open (White) 14-27 RED 28-41 BLUE 42-55 GREEN 56-69 YELLOW 70-83 MAGENTA 84-97 ORANGE 98-111 UV FILTER 112-128 PINK 128-187 Clockwise Color Scroll (fast to slow) 188-193 No Rotation 194-255 Counter-Clockwise Color Scroll (slow to fast) Channel 6 - Gobo 0-9 Open 10-19 Gobo 1 20-29 Gobo 2 30-39 Gobo 3 40-49 Gobo 4 50-
Focus Spot 250™ 128-187 Clockwise Gobo Rotation (fast to slow) 188-193 No rotation 194-255 Counter-Clockwise Gobo Rotation (slow to fast) Channel 8 - Shutter, Strobe: 0-31 Shutter Closed 32-63 Dimmer (close to open) 64-95 Strobe Effect (slow to fast) 96-127 No function (shutter open) 128-159 Pulse-effect in sequences 160-191 No function (shutter open) 192-223 Random strobe effect slow to fast 224-255 No function (shutter open) Channel 9 - Focus 0-255 Continuous adjustment from near to far Channel 10 – Pan/
Focus Spot 250™ ERROR CODES: When power is applied, the unit will automatically enter a “reset” mode. This mode brings all the motors to a home position. If there is an internal problems with one or more of the motors an error code may flash in the LCD. “XXer” may appear in the LCD where “XX” represents a channel (1,2,3,5,6,7) with a possible alignment problem. For example, when the display shows “02Er”, it means there is some error in channel 2.
Focus Spot 250™ stepping-motor is defective (or its drive circuit on the main PCB). The color wheel is not located in the default position after the reset. 04Er: (Rotating gobo-wheel error ) This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions(sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its drive circuit on the main PCB). The rotating gobo-wheel is not located in the default position after the reset.
Focus Spot 250™ CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE The following points have to be considered during the inspection: 1. All screws for installing the devices or parts of the device have to be tightly connected and must not be corroded. 2. There must not be any deformations on the housing, color lenses, fixations and installation spots (ceiling, suspension, trussing). 3. Mechanically moved parts must not show any traces of wearing and must not rotate with unbalances. 4.
Focus Spot 250™ 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY A. Elation Professional® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, Elation Professional® products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years, (730 days) from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories.
Focus Spot 250™ products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect. E. Elation Professional® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured. F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above.
Focus Spot 250™ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power supply : □110VAC,50Hz;□120VAC, 50Hz;□220VAC,50Hz;□230VAC,50Hz;□240VAC, 50Hz; □110VAC,60Hz;□120VAC,60Hz; □220VAC,60Hz;□230VAC,60Hz;□240VAC,60Hz; Power consumption : max. □300W □400W: Lamp : □ CDMT-150 G12 socket, Metal Halide; □ MSD250 GY9.
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Focus Spot 250™ Elation Professional 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, CA. 90058 323-582-3322 / 323-582-3108 fax www.ElationLighting.com / info@ElationLighitng.
