User`s manual
INTRODUCTION : ABOUT THIS MANUAL
02.9685.0001 0 01-March-2006 1
Introduction
About This Manual
This manual provides necessary information regarding safety, installation, operation and routine
maintenance for VARI❋LITE® VL500™ Wash Luminaires. Familiarizing yourself with this
information will help you to get the most out of your product.
WARNING: It is important to read ALL accompanying safety and installation instructions to avoid
damage to the product and potential injury to yourself or others.
This manual covers the following models:
Additional Documentation
Note: Performing maintenance procedures may void the product warranty. Refer to the Vari-Lite
Limited Warranty card included in the product shipping package for more information.
For more information regarding DMX512 systems, refer to the following document available from
United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc. (USITT):
• Digital Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers & Controllers plus AMX 192 Analog Multiplex
Data Transmission Standard for Dimmers & Controllers. (A copy of Recommended Practice for
Model Part Number Source Comments
VL500™ Wash Luminaire 20.9685.0001 Tungsten 120V or 230V, Standard Color System
VL500™ Wash Luminaire 20.9685.0011 Tungsten 120V or 230V, Pastel Color System
VL500D
TM
Wash Luminaire
20.9685.0002 Tungsten 120V , Integral IGBT Dimmer, Standard
Color System
VL500D
TM
Wash Luminaire
20.9685.0012 Tungsten 120V , Integral IGBT Dimmer, Pastel Color
System
VL500D
TM
Wash Luminaire
20.9685.0003 Tungsten 230V , Integral IGBT Dimmer, Standard
Color System
VL500D
TM
Wash Luminaire
20.9685.0013 Tungsten 230V , Integral IGBT Dimmer, Pastel Color
System
VL500 80V
TM
Wash Luminaire
20.9685.0004 Tungsten 80V, Dimmer (90 - 260V Input), Standard
Color System
VL500 80V
TM
Wash Luminaire
20.9685.0014 Tungsten 80V, Dimmer (90 - 260V Input), Pastel Color
System
VL500A
TM
Wash Luminaire
20.9685.0005 Arc 575W, Ballast, Standard Color System
VL500A
TM
Wash Luminaire
20.9685.0015 Arc 575W, Ballast, Pastel Color System
VL500A
TM
Wash Luminaire
20.9685.0006 Arc 700W, Ballast, Standard Color System
VL500A
TM
Wash Luminaire
20.9685.0016 Arc 700W, Ballast, Pastel Color System