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2 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALCustomer ServiceFor technical assistance, contact the PRG International Service Center or contact your nearest P
1.DESCRIPTIONThis chapter contains an overview of luminaire features and components.+FEATURES+ COMPONENTS
4 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALFEATURESOverviewThe Best Boy Wash Luminaire is a precision-engineered, automated fixture that generates over 60,
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 5COMPONENTSIncluded ItemsThe following illustration shows all items included with the luminaire:Figure 1-1: Best
6 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALMajor Components and ControlsThe following illustration shows the external luminaire components and controls.Fig
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 7A Locking Lever, located between the yoke and head, can be used to keep the head from rotating. Be sure to disen
8 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALFixed Color Wheel ConfigurationThe following drawing shows the standard Fixed Color Wheel configuration.Figure 1
2.INSTALLATIONThis chapter contains instructions for installing the luminaire. It includes instructions for connecting power and data, along with inst
10 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALPOWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTSPowerThe Best Boy Wash Luminaire requires standard AC power distribution fro
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 11The XLR 5-pin connectors should be wired as follows:Note: Refer to the USITT Recommended Practice for DMX512 g
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12 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALDMX512 Male Termination ConnectorA male XLR DMX512 termination connector is required at the last luminaire (or
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 13INSTALLATION PROCEDURESUnpacking and Attaching Hanging BracketsThe Best Boy Wash Luminaire can be hung horizont
14 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALStep 3. Install Hanging Brackets as follows:a. Choose orientation. Brackets may be attached in one of four posi
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 15Standard HangWARNING: The luminaire is heavy. Use caution when lifting.WARNING: One safety cable and at least
16 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALStep 4. Secure in place by tightening Truss Hook wing bolts (Figure 2-6). Ensure that luminaire is fully suppor
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 17Vertical "Yoke Out" HangThe Best Boy Wash Luminaire can be hung in a vertical position, if required.
18 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALStep 3. Roll case to mounting location as required (Figure 2-8).Step 4. Using two people, carefully lift lumina
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 19Standing PositionThe Best Boy Wash Luminaire can also be used in a standing position. Be sure that the floor or
20 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALConnecting Power and DataThe Best Boy Wash Luminaire may be controlled by DMX512 or Ethernet. The control input
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 21To connect power and data:Step 1. Connect data cable (DMX512 or Ethernet) from console to appropriate input con
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL IFOREWORDCompliance NoticeThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the followi
22 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALPOWER UP AND BASIC SETUP PROCEDURESPowering Up the LuminaireWhen AC power is applied, the luminaire will begin
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 23Comm LED OperationThe Comm LED - located on the upper enclosure connector panel - indicates system control stat
24 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALSetting a Starting AddressThe method for setting a DMX starting address is the same whether the luminaire is be
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 25Ethernet (Art-Net) CommThe starting address for Ethernet (Art-Net) systems can be set from the HOME screen.To p
26 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALStarting the LampThe lamp can be started (turned on) via console command or at the luminaire itself using the M
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 27Configuring Comm Loss SettingThe Communication screen includes a "Comm Loss" setting. This setting wi
28 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALNotes
3.OPERATIONThis chapter contains instructions for using the menu system and controlling the luminaire by DMX512.+MENU SYSTEM+ DMX512 OPERATION
30 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALMENU SYSTEMUsing the Menu TouchscreenThe menu system is a set of software screens used to configure, address, r
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 31Menu System OverviewThe menu system consists of a hierarchy of menu levels. Sub-menus, options, and alpha/numer
II BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALWARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST INJURY TO PERSONS1) Exterior surfaces of the luminaire will be hot
32 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALHome ScreenThe Home screen consists of several sections (referred to as "panels") which provide statu
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 33Lamp Screen + Start/Douse - displays current lamp status and power setting. Press START/DOUSE to bring up Yes/
34 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALPan/Tilt Screen + Invert Pan / Invert Tilt - displays current invert settings. Press to bring up Invert Yes/No
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 35Status Screen + Mechanisms - displays mechanism status. Mechanism names will be shown in yellow while calibrat
36 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALTest Sub-Menu ScreensDisable Screen - Specifies mechanisms to be excluded from tests.Mechanical Tests Screen -
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 37DMX512 OPERATIONDMX Channel MappingTable 3-1: Best Boy Wash DMX Channel MappingChannel Function Description 8-B
38 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALClockwise0-126Fast 0Slow 126Stop 127-128Counter-Clockwise129-255Slow 129Fast 2559 COLOR MIX CONTROL Sets color
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 3912 COLOR CONTROL Sets Designer Wheel control mode home: 0Continuous 0-9Discrete 10-19Spin 20-39Strobe Random -
40 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL18 BEAM IRIS Iris control home: 255Small 0Large 25519 STROBE Strobe adjustment home: 0Open 0-9Closed 10-19Pulse
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 41Special NotesMacrosThe Best Boy Wash Luminaire offers 11 pre-defined sequences, called Macros, which allow for
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL IIINotes de sécuritéAvant de procéder à l’installation des produits décrits dans ce guide et de les mettre en mar
42 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALTiming ChannelsChannel FunctionsTiming channel control improves the timed moves of certain groups of parameters
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 43Table 3-3: Timing Channels % Value DMX = Seconds0Full Speed10.220.413 0.640.825 161.271.438 1.691.8410 211 2.21
44 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL41 105 31106 3242 107 32108 32109 3343 110 33111 3444 112 34113 34114 3545 115 35116 3646 117 36118 36119 3747
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 45211 15083 212 150213 16084 214 160215 160216 17085 217 170218 18086 219 180220 180221 19087 222 190223 20088 22
46 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALGobo Set Zero PositionThe Gobo Set Zero command allows adjustment of the gobo wheel’s home position. When this
4.TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEThis chapter provides a basic troubleshooting guide, along with procedures for testing, proper handling, and routine
48 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALTROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshooting GuideThe following table provides a list of common start-up problems and possibl
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 49ErrorsStatus IndicationsThe STATUS panel at the Home screen will report overall luminaire conditions as follows
50 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALMechanism Errors Errors will be shown after the mechanism code, for example: PAN:Comm Error.Error Code Explanat
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 51Other ErrorsError Code Explanation SolutionBallast Errors: Parity, Overrun, Bad Header, Msg Too LongVarious bal
IV BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALRevision HistoryThis manual has been revised as follows:Version Release Date NotesBASIC April 14, 2014 Software
52 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALTESTINGTest ScreenThe Test menu provides options for using the luminaire’s self-test features. + Recalibrate -
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 53Mechanical TestsThe Mechanical Tests menu provides a method for exercising all luminaire mechanisms individuall
54 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALGroup TestsThe Group Test menu allows multiple Best Boy Wash Luminaires to be run through a configurable test s
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 55SOFTWARE UPDATESoftware Update Using LumLoader ApplicationIntroductionThe LumLoader application allows you to u
56 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALTroubleshooting + If the LumLoader application does not start up, make sure the Java library is installed. +
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 57EQUIPMENT HANDLINGProper Lamp Servicing and OperationServicing + When handling a lamp, hold it by the metal en
58 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALROUTINE MAINTENANCEReplacing LampParts:71.2550.1500 / 2.3749H-03 1 EA LAMP, HTI 1500W/D7/60 OSRAMTools:Cotton g
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 59CAUTION: Allow lamp to cool before servicing.Figure 4-2: Replacing the LampLamp BoxLampTOP VIEWCaptive Screw(
60 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALAdjusting LampAfter a new lamp is installed, the lamp must be aligned to optimize the beam. Adjustment controls
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 61CAUTION: Allow lamp to cool before servicing.Step 5. (Optional) Lamp alignment can be double-checked and/or ad
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL VTABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionAbout This Manual...
62 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALRemoving Head CoversTo access some interior head components, one or both of the Head Covers may need to be remo
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 63Cleaning Intake FiltersThe filters should be cleaned or replaced when they become dirty. The frequency will dep
64 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALCleaning Lenses, Frosted Glass, and Front FresnelTools & Supplies:(2) Micro Fiber cloths (06.6085.0001.0)Op
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 65Step 3. At TEST menu, press "Clean Lenses." The Cleaning Lenses screen will open.Step 4. Press "
66 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALf. Replace Front Fresnel by doing steps in reverse. Ensure gasket under Front Fresnel is not damaged or missing
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 67Cleaning Luminaire ExteriorTools:Lint-free clothWindow cleanerVacuum cleaner with brush nozzle or compressed ai
68 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALReplacing Front FresnelParts:42.9815.0110 1 EA FRESNEL LENSTools & Supplies:3/16" flat screwdriverCott
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 69Replacing a GoboParts:Standard or Custom Gobo(s), as required. (Refer to "Gobo Wheel Configuration" o
70 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALCAUTION: Do not touch gobos with bare fingers. Wear cotton gloves or finger cots when handling.Step 5. Rotate
A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS+ BEST BOY WASH LUMINAIRE+ BEST BOY ROAD CASE+ AC LINE CURRENT / POWER VS. VOLTAGE+ PHOTOMETRIC DATA
VI BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALDMX512 OperationDMX Channel Mapping...
72 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALBest Boy Wash LuminaireSOURCE: HTI 1500 lamp optics optimized for 60,000 lumensOUTPUT: 60,000+ lumensPOWER DRA
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 7328.6"(726 mm)(736 mm)29"16.75"(425 mm)(279 mm)11.0"34.8"(884 mm)(978 mm)38.5"(147
74 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALBest Boy Road CaseEMPTY WEIGHT: 171 lbs (77.56 kg)LOADED WEIGHT: 389 lbs (176.45 kg)52"(1321 mm)(533 mm)21
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 75AC Line Current / Power vs. VoltageUnder-Voltage Lock-Out (UVLO)Ballast UVLO = 135V/50Hz 170V to recover24VDC
76 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALPhotometric DataNarrow Field of View
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 77Medium Field of View
78 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALWide Field of View
B. GLOSSARYThis glossary provides useful terms associated with operating the Best Boy Wash Luminaire.
80 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALGlossary of Terms8-Bit DMXThe universally accepted lighting control protocol in the entertainment industry. A c
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 81DouseTo de-energize a luminaire lamp. (Douse is unrelated to intensity states.)EthernetNetworking technology us
BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 1INTRODUCTIONAbout This ManualThis manual provides necessary information regarding product safety, installation,
82 BEST BOY® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUALReplyDigital data signals transmitted from each luminaire to the console. Only one luminaire may transmit at a
Best Boy® Wash Luminaire User ManualVersion as of: April 14, 2014PRG part number: 02.9815.0001
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