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Genlyte Thomas Group LLC and is registered in the United States and other countries. ™ ™ VL1000™, VL2000™, VL2201™, VL2202™, VL2400™ (and the individual product designations), VL3000™, VL3500™, Series 1000 , Series 2000 ™ ™...
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OREWORD How To Obtain Warranty Service A copy of the Vari-Lite Limited Warranty was included in the shipping package for this VARI❋LITE® product. To obtain warranty service, please contact customer service at 1-877-VARI-LITE (1-877- 827-4548) or customerservice@genlytecontrols.com and request a Return Material Authori- zation (RMA) for warranty service.
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S 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® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION 1. Many VARI❋LITE® 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® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL WARNUNG: HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ÜBERHÖHTE UV-STRAHLUNG 1. Viele VARI❋LITE®-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...
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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® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL AVERTISSEMENT: DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE UNE EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX RAYONS UV 1. Plusieurs luminaires VARI❋LITE® utilisent une lampe qui produit des rayons UV. NE PAS fixer son regard sur la lampe.
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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® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL ADVERTENCIA: INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA LA EXPOSICIÓN EXCESIVA DE RADIACIÓN ULTRA VIOLETA 1. Muchas luminarias VARI❋LITE® usan un tipo de lámpara que produce radiación UV. NO mire directamente a la lámpara.
Technical Specifications ......................4 Components External Luminaire Components ....................5 VL3000 Spot Luminaire Head and Yoke Components............. 6 VL3000 Wash Luminaire Head and Yoke Components ............7 Enclosure Components ......................8 Principles of Operation VL3000 and VL3000Q Spot Luminaire ................... 9 Functional Block Diagram ....................
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VL3000Q Wash Luminaire ..................... 67 Top Assembly Included Items Kit, Spot ......................70 Included Items Kit, Wash......................72 VL3000 and VL3000Q Spot Luminaire ................. 73 VL3000 and VL3000Q Wash Luminaire................76 Generic Luminaire Assemblies....................79 Head Assembly Head Structure Assembly......................81 Head Cover Assembly ......................
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ABLE OF ONTENTS Gobo/Color Fan Assembly - VL3000Q Only ................. 96 Dual Fan Tray/Duct Assembly - VL3000 Only..............98 Head Front Fan Assembly..................... 100 Head Front Fan Assembly - VL3000Q Only ................ 101 Transfer Fan Assembly ......................102 Spot Optic Assembly ......................103 Group 4 Lens Mount Assembly ....................
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DC Output Cable Assembly....................193 Pan/Tilt Control Cable Assembly ..................194 Lamp Supply to Relay Cable Assembly ................195 LVS to Yoke AC Fan Cable Assembly ................. 196 Appendix A. Technical Bulletins VL3000 & VL3000Q Technical Bulletins ................197 02 .9 678.00 10 G...
About This Manual This manual provides descriptions, repair procedures, and illustrated parts breakdowns for all configurations of the VL3000™. The manual is intended for use by Vari-Lite personnel and by Vari- Lite’s customers/clients. 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.
Bulletins are categorized by assembly or subassembly, and identified by a number such as S3K-001 (VL3000 Series Luminaires Technical Bulletin number 1). A list of technical bulletins for these products is found in “VL3000 &...
HAPTER Description This chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and components. • Features • Components • Principles of Operation 02.96 78.001 0 G...
Two, six-position gobo wheels with five rotatable, indexable gobo positions and one open position. • Five-position gobo wheel with four rotatable, indexable positions and one open position. • VL3000Q only: 50% audible reduction in noise output from the VL3000 luminaires. VL3000 and VL3000Q Wash Luminaires • Zoomable beam spreader mechanism. •...
OMPONENTS XTERNAL UMINAIRE OMPONENTS Components External Luminaire Components The following illustration shows the external luminaire components and controls. Upper Enclosure Assembly Houses power supply, ballast, and display board. AC Input Cable Truss Hook Bracket Attaches to enclosure base to allow truss hook installation. Input Panel Provides DMX In and Thru, and AC Power connections.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL VL3000 Spot Luminaire Head and Yoke Components The following illustration shows the major sub-assemblies that are located in the luminaire head and yoke assemblies. Head Covers (attached by tether) Gobo Assembly...
: VL3000 W OMPONENTS UMINAIRE EAD AND OMPONENTS VL3000 Wash Luminaire Head and Yoke Components The following illustration shows the major sub-assemblies that are located in the luminaire head and yoke assemblies. Head Covers (attached by tether) Aperture Assembly Used in wash version only.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL Enclosure Components The following illustration shows the major sub-assemblies that are located in the luminaire enclosure assembly. (Yoke and head assemblies not shown for clarity.) Enclosure Top Covers 1200W Arc Ballast Module 150W +24V/6.3A...
Testing Luminaire Self-Tests The luminaire is capable of running self tests by using the TEST menu functions. For detailed instructions regarding the luminaire’s self-test function, refer to the VL3000 User’s Manual for your luminaire (02.9678.0001 or 02.9678.0005). Calibration Sequence The following is an outline of the luminaire’s standard calibration sequence: Phase 1 •...
Most mechanisms within the VL3000 luminaire are equipped with either optical or magnetic sensors. The VL3000 master control board (MCB) has labeled test points for reading DC voltages at each sensor. Testing is best performed with a digital voltmeter for sensor readings or an oscilloscope for pan/tilt encoder readings.
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL Notes regarding specific mechanisms: • The four color mixers and dimmer will read high when the tab is in the optical sensor. • The fixed color wheel will read low when the magnet is at the sensor and high at other times.
ROUBLESHOOTING RROR ESSAGES Troubleshooting Error Messages If a problem occurs during luminaire calibration, at the end of the calibration sequence the Menu Display will cycle through any applicable error message(s), one a time until the end of the list is reached.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL Troubleshooting Guide If a problem is suspected, try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. Refer to “Error Messages” on page 56 for more information. The chart below provides possible causes and remedies for each message.
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ROUBLESHOOTING ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE Table 2-2: Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) Message Description Symptom Possible Cause and Remedy Pan No Pan Sensor Not Found Luminaire will not pan EOT flag attached to large pulley is not engaging the Sens EOT sensor... - ensure flag is attached to the large pulley. - ensure that flag passes through the sensor at a depth sufficient to engage the sensor beam.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL Maintenance Procedures Lamp Replacement VL Part No: 71.2557.1200 WARNING: Ensure that power is removed from luminaire when installing lamp. CAUTION: Wear cotton gloves or other covering while installing lamp. Touching lamp glass or lamp holder contacts with bare fingers will leave oil and may cause the lamp to explode or reduce lamp life.
Align Lamp The design of the VL3000 luminaire optical system allows for a flat or peaked field. A flat field is one where there is no detectable hot spot and a peaked field is one where the intensity of the beam is greater at the center of the beam than at the perimeter.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL Lamp Power Cut-Off Switch The lower fan duct assembly is equipped with a lamp power cut-off switch. If the hinged duct is raised during operation, the relay automatically disengages and the lamp will douse. When the duct is closed, lamp power is restored.
AINTENANCE ROCEDURES EPLACEMENT Gobo Replacement WARNING: Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Gobos can be HOT after operation. Allow to cool before replacing. WARNING: Users of VARI❋LITE luminaires should not install or use metal gobos. The use of metal gobos in any VARI❋LITE product may damage the luminaire and could void the luminaire’s warranty.
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL Gobo Replacement (continued) Top Head Cover * 1/4-Turn Screw Gobo Wheel (see detail) Bottom Head Cover * * Head covers are attached by tethers. Do not touch glass with bare fingers.
AINTENANCE ROCEDURES OLOR ILTER EPLACEMENT Color Filter Replacement WARNING: Remove power from luminaire before performing maintenance. Filters may be HOT after operation. Allow to cool before replacing. Repair/Replacement Procedure Step 1. Remove power from luminaire. Step 2. Remove top head cover by loosening four 1/4-turn screws as shown in Figure 2-5.
Step 8. Lift Beam Spreader assembly up through fixture. Step 9. Replace by performing steps 2 through 8 in reverse order. Transfer Fan Assembly Top Head Cover Beam Spreader Figure 2-6: VL3000 Wash Beam Spreader Assembly Replacement 02.96 78.001 0 G...
Step 6. Pull assembly straight up and out of luminaire. Step 7. Replace assembly by performing steps 2 through 6 in reverse order. Top Head Cover Color/Dimmer/Strobe Assembly Clamp Figure 2-7: VL3000 Color/Dimmer/Strobe Assembly Replacement 02.96 78.001 0 G...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL Strobe Assembly Replacement VL Part No: 22.9678.0403 VL Part No: 22.9678.0453 (Q Version) Repair/Replacement Procedure Step 1. Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source. Step 2. Remove top head cover by loosening four 1/4 turn captive stud connectors.
Step 5. Disconnect upper enclosure connectors J1, J2, J3, J4 and J12 at back of MCB. Step 6. Install replacement assembly by performing Steps 2-5 in reverse order. Step 7. Configure using menu functions as necessary. Yoke Leg Cover Main Controller Board Figure 2-9: VL3000 Main Control Board Replacement 02.96 78.001 0 G...
Step 4. Using C.K. PLCC extractor tool (see above), replace required stepper motor driver (loca- tions: U27-U30, U32-U44). Step 5. Reinstall Main Control Board PCB performing Steps 2-6 in reverse order from page Stepper Motor Drivers (locations: U27-U30, U32-U44) Figure 2-10: VL3000 Series Motor Drivers on Main Control Board 02.96 78.001 0 G...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL Pan Motor Assembly/Pan Belt Replacement VL Part No: 21.9678.0864 (Pan Motor) VL Part No: 54.2055.0001 (Pan Belt) Repair/Replacement Procedure (Pan Motor) Step 1. Using console or internal menus, run lens as far to the rear as possible.
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Pan Motor Assembly, you must tighten in a CLOCKWISE pattern starting with screw in lower left-hand side from spring. NOTE: Head not shown for clarity. Bottom Cover Enclosure Bottom View Pan Belt Pan Motor Assembly Figure 2-12: VL3000 Pan Motor Assembly Replacement 02.96 78.001 0 G...
Step 7. Replace by performing steps 3 through 6 in reverse order. Note: Make sure the encoder disk passes through the optical sensor. NOTE: Head not shown for clarity. Enclosure Bottom View Encoder Disk Encoder Pan Motor Bottom Cover Assembly Figure 2-13: VL3000 Pan Encoder PCB Replacement 02.96 78.001 0 G...
Step 6. Disconnect wiring from encoder PCB and remove sensor. Step 7. Replace sensor by performing steps 3 through 6 in reverse order. NOTE: Head not shown for clarity. Enclosure Bottom View Sensor Bottom Cover Pan Motor Assembly Figure 2-14: VL3000 Pan EOT Sensor Replacement 02.96 78.001 0 G...
Step 5. Loosen two 6-32x3/8" LG PPZ screws and slide LVS towards upper enclosure fan to remove. Step 6. Replace by performing steps 2 through 5 in reverse order. Top Cover Power Supply (LVS) Bottom Cover NOTE: Head not shown for clarity. Figure 2-15: VL3000 Power Supply (LVS) Replacement 02.96 78.001 0 G...
Step 8. Pull Gobo Assembly straight out of fixture. Step 9. Replace by performing steps 3 through 8 in reverse order. Top Head Cover Gobo Assembly Optic Assembly Clamp (Must be all the way forward.) Figure 2-16: VL3000 Spot Gobo Assembly Replacement 02.96 78.001 0 G...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL Gobo Timing Adjustments The index timing belt must be aligned so that the mechanism "clocks" properly. This belt is installed around the index gear and top gear of the gobo wheel. The wheel position belt is installed around the wheel position gear and bottom gear of the gobo wheel, and does not require alignment.
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AINTENANCE ROCEDURES IMING DJUSTMENTS Gobo Timing Adjustments (continued) Position index pulley so large flange is Insert a 3" long #4 or M3 screw (or 0.125" diameter centered in optical sensor pin) completely through aligned holes in wheels and both bulkheads as shown. This will lock the wheels in the "open"...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL Gobo Gear Planet Alignment Each gear of the gobo wheel assembly must be aligned so that the gobos will index correctly. Use the following procedure to re-align the gears in the event the gobo wheel is disassembled.
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AINTENANCE ROCEDURES LANET LIGNMENT Gobo Gear Planet Alignment (continued) 1) Start with center gear timing 2) Rotate center gear clockwise until timing mark mark facing Position 1 (open). is directly across from Position 6. Rotate Position 6 gear until timing marks align. Alignment Mark open Align both marks...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL Spot Optic Assembly Replacement VL Part No: 22.9678.0103 Repair/Replacement Procedure To remove spot optics assembly: Step 1. Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source. Step 2. Remove both top and bottom head covers by loosening four quarter-turn captive locking screws.
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Motor (see detail) Edge Screw Clamp (Secure this side first when reinstalling.) Optic Assembly Side View Motor Edge Screw Thread all the way into motor as shown before re-installing. Figure 2-22: VL3000 Spot Optic Assembly Replacement 02.96 78.001 0 G...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL Tilt Motor Assembly and Tilt Belt Replacement VL Part No: 21.9678.0765 (Tilt Motor) VL Part No: 54.2055.0001 (Tilt Belt) Repair/Replacement Procedure To remove and replace tilt motor: Step 1. Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source.
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PPZ screws that mount Pan Motor Assembly, you must tighten in a CLOCKWISE pattern starting with screw in lower left-hand side from spring. NOTE: Head not shown for clarity. Tilt Motor Assembly Sensor Bracket Tilt Belt Spring Figure 2-23: VL3000 Tilt Motor Assembly Replacement 02.96 78.001 0 G...
Assembly, you must tighten in a CLOCKWISE pattern starting with screw in lower left-hand side from spring. NOTE: Tilt Motor Assembly Detail Head not shown for clarity. Tilt Encoder Tilt Motor Assembly Tilt Belt Spring Sensor Bracket Figure 2-24: VL3000 Tilt Encoder PCB Replacement 02.96 78.001 0 G...
Step 5. At sensor, remove two 6-32x3/8" PPZ screws and remove sensor from bracket. Step 6. Replace by performing steps 2 through 5 in reverse order. Tilt Motor Assembly NOTE: Head not shown for clarity. Sensor Sensor Bracket Tilt Belt Spring Figure 2-25: VL3000 Tilt EOT Sensor Replacement 02.96 78.001 0 G...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL Ballast Assembly Replacement VL Part No: 23.9678.1269 (Old Style) VL Part No: 12.9678.1862 (New Style) Note: Vari-Lite offers a conversion kit for converting old-style ballasts to new-style ballasts. For information on the kit (VL Part No: 28.9678.0100), see Technical Bulletin S3K-014, "Series 3000™...
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AINTENANCE ROCEDURES ALLAST SSEMBLY EPLACEMENT Table 3: VL3000 Ballast Connector Locations Location Connector J102 2-Pos Connector J103 3-Pos Mate N Lok J108 Red 1+ (Choke) J109 Dark Blue 2– (Choke) J110 Orange 3+ (Choke) J111 Orange 4– (Choke) J112 8-Pos MTA...
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Route Lamp to Supply Cable as shown - same as original cable assembly. Back of Display 1200-Watt Ballast Assembly Lamp Supply to Relay Cable Assembly Cable must be routed through Ferrite Figure 2-27: VL3000 Ballast Replacement (New Style) 02.96 78.001 0 G...
: 80MM F AINTENANCE ROCEDURES EPLACEMENT 80MM Fan Replacement VL Part No: 21.9678.0619 Repair/Replacement Procedure Step 1. Disconnect luminaire AC input cable from power source. Step 2. Remove top head cover by loosening four quarter-turn captive locking screws. Top cover is identifiable as the cover on top when back label is such that words are displayed correct side Step 3.
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL 80MM Fan Replacement (continued) Note: Fixtures manufactured before 02/17/05 do NOT have a heat shield installed between the 80MM fan and the lamp house. 80 mm Fan Assembly Note: Other components removed for clarity.
Step 4. At transfer fan assembly, loosen four 6-32 x 3/8" PPZ screws and slide assembly off Gobo assembly. Step 5. Replace by performing steps 2 through 4 in reverse order. Top Head Cover Transfer Fan Assembly Figure 2-17: VL3000 Transfer Fan Assembly Replacement 02.96 78.001 0 G...
Step 6. Replace by performing steps 2 through 5 in reverse order. Note: Some early-production wash fixtures only have one fan mounted to dual fan assembly. All current production fixtures have two fans. Gobo/Color Fan Assembly Gobo/Color Fan Assembly Figure 2-18: VL3000 Gobo/Color (Dual) Fan Assembly Replacement 02.96 78.001 0 G...
Step 5. Replace by performing steps 2 through 4 in reverse order. Yoke Fan Assembly Yoke Assembly Screws (2 per side) Screws (2 per side) Yoke Fan Assembly NOTE: Some components not shown for clarity. Figure 2-19: VL3000 Yoke Fan Assembly Replacement 02.96 78.001 0 G...
Step 6. At fan, remove three 6-32x3/8" PPZ screws and remove fan. Step 7. Replace by performing steps 2 through 6 in reverse order. Fan Assembly Display Cover NOTE: Some components not shown for clarity. Fan Assembly Figure 2-20: VL3000 Upper Enclosure Fan Assembly Replacement 02.96 78.001 0 G...
HAPTER Illustrated Parts Breakdown This chapter contains illustrated parts breakdowns for all VL3000 and VL3000Q luminaire assemblies. • Drawing Trees • Top Assembly • Head Assembly • Yoke Assembly • Head/Yoke PCB Assemblies • Enclosure Assembly • Cable Assemblies 02.96 78.001 0 G...
23.9678.0684 Rev 0 21.9678.0700 Rev J 28.9678.0001 Rev J (VL3000) Continued on page 59 Upper Enclosure Assembly Continued on page 59 21.9678.0800.01 Rev NN (VL3000) Continued on page 60 Figure 3-1: VL3000 Spot Luminaire Drawing Tree Part 1 02.96 78.001 0 G...
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22.9678.0481 Rev B Interconnect Light Shield Color Sense PCB #2 Assembly Mount Assembly 22.9678.1115 Rev C 22.9678.0489 Rev B Color Interconnect PCB/ Cable Assembly 25.9678.1409 Rev 0 (VL3000 Only) Figure 3-2: VL3000 Spot Luminaire Drawing Tree Part 2 02.96 78.001 0 G...
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25.9678.0818 Rev B Assembly 25.9678.0821 Display Cable Assembly 25.9678.1825 Lamp Supply to Relay Cable Assembly LVS to Yoke AC Fan 25.9678.0829 Rev A Cable Assembly 25.9678.0843 Rev A Figure 3-3: VL3000 Spot Luminaire Drawing Tree Part 3 02.96 78.001 0 G...
Long Shaft Motor 80mm Fan Assembly Assembly Assembly 21.9678.0619 Rev B 22.9678.1126 Rev B 21.9678.0243 Rev 0 Iris Assembly VL3000 Controller PCB UV Filter Bulkhead 21.9678.0270 Rev A 24.9678.3730 Rev 0 Assembly 22.9678.0617 Rev A (VL3000Q) Hot Box Assembly Relay to Gobo Fan 21.9678.8698.01 Rev F...
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL VL3000Q Spot Luminaire (continued) Continued from page 61 Continued from page 61 Color/Dimmer/Strobe Yoke Assembly Assembly Transfer Fan Assembly 21.9678.0701 Rev B 22.9678.0462 Rev E 21.9678.0678.01 Rev D (VL3000Q) (VL3000Q)
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VL3000Q Spot Luminaire (continued) Continued from page 61 Upper Enclosure Assembly 21.9678.0801.01 Rev Z (VL3000Q) Ventilation Cover Panel Assembly Assembly - VL3000 Quiet 21.9678.0805 Rev N 21.9686.0840.02 Rev B (VL3000Q) DMX Input PCB 24.9663.3895 Pan Pulley Assembly 21.9678.0807 Rev E...
Included Items Kit, Wash 21.9678.0700 Rev J 28.9678.0002 Rev F (VL3000) Continued on page 65 Upper Enclosure Assembly Continued on page 65 21.9678.0800.01 Rev NN (VL3000) Continued on page 66 Figure 3-7: VL3000 Wash Luminaire Drawing Tree Part 1 02.96 78.001 0 G...
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Color Sensor PCB #1 Mount Assembly 22.9678.0481 Rev B Color Sense PCB #2 Mount Assembly 22.9678.0489 Rev B Color Interconnect PCB/ Cable Assembly 25.9678.1409 Rev 0 (VL3000 Only) Figure 3-8: VL3000 Wash Luminaire Drawing Tree Part 2 02.96 78.001 0 G...
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25.9678.0818 Rev B Assembly 25.9678.0821 Display Cable Assembly 25.9678.1825 Lamp Supply to Relay Cable Assembly LVS to Yoke AC Fan 25.9678.0829 Rev A Cable Assembly 25.9678.0843 Rev A Figure 3-9: VL3000 Wash Luminaire Drawing Tree Part 3 02.96 78.001 0 G...
Edge Lead Screw (Wash Only) 80mm Fan Assembly Assembly 21.9678.0619 Rev B 22.9678.1126 Rev B Condenser Lens Assembly 21.9678.0940 Rev C VL3000 Controller PCB UV Filter Bulkhead (Wash Only) 24.9678.3730 Rev 0 Assembly Hot Box Assembly 22.9678.0617 Rev A 21.9678.8698.02 Rev F...
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL VL3000Q Wash Luminaire (continued) Continued from page 67 Continued from page 67 Color/Dimmer/Strobe Yoke Assembly Assembly Transfer Fan Assembly 21.9678.0700 Rev J 22.9678.0402 Rev N 21.9678.0678.02 Rev D (VL3000) (VL3000)
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VL3000Q Wash Luminaire (continued) Continued from page 67 Upper Enclosure Assembly 21.9678.0801.01 Rev Z (VL3000Q) Ventilation Cover Panel Assembly Assembly - VL3000 Quiet 21.9678.0805 Rev N 21.9686.0840.02 Rev B (VL3000Q) DMX Input PCB 24.9663.3895 Pan Pulley Assembly 21.9678.0807 Rev E...
AC DANGER TAG, VL3000 (not shown) 04.9661.0033.01 LABEL, WARNING - 2000 SERIES (not shown) 04.9661.0039 LABEL, LINE CORD WARNING (not shown) 04.9678.0041.01 LABEL, AC INPUT RATING VL3000 (not shown) 04.9678.0061 LABEL, AC INPUT RATING VL3000Q (not shown) 10.9678.0609 FRONT FILTER, FOAM, ZOOM (not shown) 10.9686.0617 YOKE CROSSMEMBER, HEAT SHIELD (changed 02-27-07) 10.9686.0732...
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Description 25.9678.0677 CABLE ASSY, FRONT HEAD FANS (not shown) 25.9678.0715 CABLE ASSY, HEAD CONTROLLER (not shown) 28.9678.0001 INCLUDED ITEMS KIT, VL3000 SPOT (not shown) 53.2001.0003 NUT, 10-32 NYLON INSERT 53.2002.0003 NUT, 6-32 HEX ZINC NYLON IN 53.6523.0013 SCREW, 6-32 X 3/8" PTB 53.6558.0009...
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(x2) (x4) (x4) Figure 3-15: VL3000 and VL3000Q Spot Luminaire * Only used with 22.9678.0705 (Yoke Structure) Rev. D or later or 22.9686.0705. For prior versions of Yoke Structure, use Center of Travel Flag part number: 10.9678.0755. 02.96 78.001 0 G...
SSEMBLY TRUCTURE SSEMBLY Head Assembly Head Structure Assembly 21.9678.0600 Rev C (VL3000) 21.9678.0601 Rev A (VL3000Q) Refer to Figure 3-1 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.8620 FRONT CASTING 12.9678.8623 RIGHT SIDE RAIL, MACHINED 12.9678.8625 LEFT SIDE RAIL, MACHINED 21.9678.0615 ASSY, BACKEND 21.9678.0616 ASSY, BACKEND, VL3000 QUIET 53.6515.0001...
Qty. Description 10.9678.0634 UV FILTER BULKHEAD 10.9678.0648 CLIP, UV GLASS 41.9678.0608 UV/IR FILTER, 3.00" X 3.00" (VL3000 Only) 41.9678.1160 UV/IR FILTER, ENHANCED (VL3000Q Only) 53.6530.0002 RIVET, 1/8 OD POP,.063-.125 GRIP, ALUM (x4) UV Filter Installation Install filter with marks indicating IR coating side of filter facing up and located outside of circular cutout in bulkhead.
SSEMBLY HAFT OTOR SSEMBLY Long Shaft Motor Assembly 21.9678.0243 Rev 0 Refer to Figure 3-9 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 motor plate adapter when mounting.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL Gobo/Color Fan Assembly - VL3000Q Only 21.9678.0659.01 Rev D Refer to Figure 3-13 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.0665 SPRING, EXTENSION ELONGATED HO 22.9678.0661 ASSY, FAN TRAY 22.9678.0665 DUCT ASSY 23.9678.0699 FAN ASSY, HEAD FRONT 53.5506.1375...
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- VL3000Q O SSEMBLY OLOR SSEMBLY Gobo/Color Fan Assembly - VL3000Q Only (continued) (x3) (x2) (x2) (x2) (x3) Spring installed as shown Figure 3-12: Gobo/Color Fan Assembly - VL3000Q 02.96 78.001 0 G...
- VL3000Q O SSEMBLY RONT SSEMBLY Head Front Fan Assembly - VL3000Q Only 23.9678.0699 Rev A Refer to Figure 3-14 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"...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL Transfer Fan Assembly 21.9678.0678.01 Rev D (Spot) 21.9678.0678.02 Rev D (Wash) Refer to Figure 3-16 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.0679 TRANSFER FAN TRAY 23.9678.0695 FAN ASSY, TRANSFER 53.6571.0003 SCREW, 6-32 X 1-1/2"LG PPB (changed 07-16-07) 55.6543.0001...
SSEMBLY IMMER HEEL SSEMBLY Dimmer Wheel Assembly 22.9678.0435 Rev E Refer to Figure 3-34 Item Qty. Description 55.2256.0001 MAGNET, 2:17 SMCO 2MM X 2MM Coated Side Dimmer Wheel Magnet Install South Dimmer Wheel Magnet Pole NUVASIL RTV Dimmer Wheel Copper RTV Bead (2 beads - one on each side of magnet) Gluing Magnet to Dimmer Wheel Assembly Step...
SSEMBLY OTOR SSEMBLY Tilt Motor Assembly 21.9678.0765 Rev E Refer to Figure 3-45 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® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S 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.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL Color Sense PCB #2 Mount Assembly 22.9678.0489 Rev B Refer to Figure 3-48 Item Qty. Description 10.9678.0452 PCB MOUNT, COLOR SENSE #2 24.9678.3454 PCB ASSY, COLOR SENSOR #2 53.6558.0007 SCREW, 6-32 X 1/4" SEMS...
VL3000 Controller PCB 24.9678.3730 Rev 0 Note: This item is only available as an assembly. Refer to Figure 3-48 Item Qty. Description 85.3773.002 IC, DRIVER (FOR USE WITH CARDS WITH SOCKETS ONLY) Figure 3-49: VL3000 Controller PCB 02.96 78.001 0 G...
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❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL Upper Enclosure Assembly (continued) (x2) (x4) Choke and Duct (x4) Assembly (x2) (x2) (x2) 52, 77*, 78* (x2) (x2) Part is shown exploded for clarity (x2) Note: *Shims used as required to Detail A remove any slack in pan tube assembly.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL Ventilation Cover Assembly - VL3000 Quiet 21.9686.0840.02 Rev B (VL3000Q) Refer to Figure 3-55 Item Qty. Description 10.9686.1249 POST, TRUSS HOOK 10.9678.0850 POST, TRUSS HOOK, SHORT, EARLY PRODUCTION 10.9678.0833 SPACER, 1.25 ", EARLY PRODUCTION 10.9686.0883...
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- VL3000 Q NCLOSURE SSEMBLY ENTILATION OVER SSEMBLY UIET Ventilation Cover Assembly - VL3000 Quiet (continued) (x4) (x4) (x4) (x4) Current Production (x2) Early Production (x4) (x4) Figure 3-55: Ventilation Cover Assembly - VL3000Q 02.96 78.001 0 G...
CODEWHEEL, 120 COUNT LARGE ID - 10.9678.0749 TIMING PULLEY, 2MM GT 17 TOOTH - 53.5560.0250 SCREW, 8-32 X 1/4" SET FLAT POINT 24.9678.9729 PCB ASSY, VL3000 PAN ENCODER (changed 06-27-07) 44.9678.0680 MOTOR, 3 PHASE SIZE 23 HIGH TORQUE 53.2200.0008 NUT, 8-32 KEPS SS 53.6546.0001 SCREW, 8-32 X 5/8"...
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NCLOSURE SSEMBLY OTOR SSEMBLY 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. Install drive pulley on motor shaft using twisting motion to insure coverage of shaft with loctite.
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL Head to Back Cap Ground Cable Assembly 25.9661.1522 Rev B Refer to Figure 3-65. Item Qty. Description 52.8311.0003 TERM, RING #6 14-16 AWG NON-INS. TAPE 73.7130.0001 1.33 WIRE, 7/64" TUBULAR BRAID TINNED COPPER...
ABLE SSEMBLIES AN AND ELAY ABLE SSEMBLY Yoke Fan and Relay Cable Assembly 25.9678.0681 Rev C Refer to Figure 3-72 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 RECEPT, 1/4"...
: OT S ABLE SSEMBLIES WITCH TO NTERLOK ABLE SSEMBLY OT Switch to Interlok Cable Assembly 25.9678.0682 Rev C Refer to Figure 3-74 Item Qty. Description 52.8371.0001 RECEPT, FASTON 24-20AWG UNISUL TIN PLT BRS .250 X .032 TAB 52.8414.0001 RECEPT, FASTON, 0.187 SERIES 24-20 AWG UNISUL 73.7089.0000 0.79 WIRE, 22AWG 300V 200C TEF BLK UL1180...
PCB/C ABLE SSEMBLIES NTERCONNECT ABLE SSEMBLY Gobo Interconnect PCB/Cable Assembly 25.9678.2209 Rev 0 Refer to Figure 3-81. Note: This cable must be ordered as an assembly. Figure 3-81: Gobo Interconnect PCB/Cable Assembly 02.96 78.001 0 G...
❋ VARI LITE® - VL3000™ & VL3000™Q S ERVICE ANUAL Data I/O Link Cable Assembly 25.9678.0813 Rev A Refer to Figure 3-87 Item Qty. Description 52.6396.2904 RECEPT, 4 POS MTA100 W/POL TAB RED CLSD END (changed 05-03-06) 52.6396.2905 RECEPT, 5 POS MTA100 W/POL TAB RED CLSD END (changed 05-03-06) 73.5122.0259...
Technical Bulletins VL3000 & VL3000Q Technical Bulletins The following table identifies the current technical bulletins associated with the VL3000 series luminaires. These improvements have been incorporated into this manual (where applicable) and are available on the Vari-Lite web site at www.vari-lite.com. Please note that not all bulletins or notices are applicable to all versions of the fixtures included in this manual.