PRG Controlling VARI-LITE Equipment Using DMX 512 User Manual
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Step 10. Hang luminaires.
a. Determine hanging orientation of luminaires (refer to
). Ensure the following:
1) Pipe for mounting luminaires is between 1 and 2 inches (25.40 to 50.80 mm) in
outer diameter.
2) The structure is secure and capable of supporting total luminaire load.
3) Sufficient clearance space is provided for each luminaire.
Note: It is recommended that all luminaire input connectors be orientated facing stage left, or at least
in the same direction by hanging position.
b. Attach truss hooks (turn quarter-turn fastener clockwise). Do not over-turn quarter-turn
fastener or truss hook receptacle assembly may be damaged.
c. Set thumbwheel address to DMX starting address for the luminaire.
Note: The VL2C luminaire requires 14 channels per luminaire, and the VL4 requires 15 channels per
luminaire.
Luminaire addresses are usually decided upon prior to the set-up of equipment. The lighting
plot may contain this information.
Step 11. Hang Repeater Boxes.
Note: When hanging a repeater, hang so that the red and green comm LED indicators will be visible to
the tech, not the audience, when the truss is raised (at trim).
a. Attach Repeater Boxes to pipe or truss using Series 200 truss hooks (turn quarter-turn
fastener clockwise). Refer to
"Series 200 Hanging Hardware" on page 60
for more
information. Do not over-turn quarter-turn fastener or truss hook receptacle assembly
may be damaged.
b. Attach safety cable to Repeater Box handle and verify that the unit is securely fastened
to pipe or truss.
Truss Pipe
Clip
Safety Cable