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    LEVEL Q7 IP ™ user manual 1.0 ! ! ELAT ION | LEVE L Q7 IP ™ | use r man ual 1.0[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! " !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 ©2013! ELATION! PROFESSIONAL ! 0 33! .789:,!.-,-.;-<5! ! (1=>. ?0:7>1@!,A-B7=7B0:7>1,@!<708.0?,@!7?08-,@! 01<! 71,:.2B:7>1,! 9-.-71! 0.-! ,2CD-B:! :>! B9018-! E7:9>2:! 1>:7B-5! ! $[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 CONTENTS General Inf ormation 4 Warrant y 6 Safety Instruc tions 7 General Guid el ines 8 Features 9 Fixture Overview 10 Mounting and Installati on 11 Understanding DMX 14 Fixture Menu 18 DMX Channel Val ues 31 Clean[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! T !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Cong ratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The LEVEL Q7 IP ™ has been designed to perform reliably for [...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! U !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 BOX CONTENTS • (1) IP Power Cable • (1) IP 3 pin DMX Cable • (1) Safety Cable • Manual & Warranty Card MANUAL UPDATES Please check www.elationlighting.com for the latest revision/update of this manual. CU[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! V !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 2 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY A. Elation Profes sional® her eby warrants, to the ori ginal purch aser, Elat ion Profes sional® prod ucts to be fr ee of manufacturing defects in ma te rial and wo rkmansh ip for a perio [...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The LEVEL Q7 IP ™ is an extrem ely sophis ticated pie ce of elec tronic equ ipment. To guarantee a smooth operat ion, it is importan t to follow th e guidelin es in this manual . Th e manu [...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! W !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 GENERAL GUIDELINES • NEVER OPEN THIS FIXTURE WHILE IN USE! • During the initial operation of this fixture, a light smoke or smell may emit from the interior of the fixture. This i s a normal process and is caused[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! X !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 FEATURES • 7 x 15 W RGBW Quad LEDs • 100,000 H ours R ated LED L ife * *May vary depending on several factors including but not limited to: Environm ental Conditions, Power /Voltage, U sage Patterns (On - Off Cyc[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 46 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 FIXTURE OVERVIEW 1. LED Lens Assembly – 7 RGBW Quad LEDs comprise the LED assembly. 2. Mounting Bracket / Stand– Used to mount fixture. 3. DMX IN – Accepts incoming DMX signal via a male 5-pin XLR jack. 4. Pow[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 44 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203!4 56 MOUNTING AND INSTALLATIO N Th e $ e l e c t r i c $ c o n n e c t i o n $ m u s t $ o n l y $ b e $ c a r r i e d $ o u t $ b y $ a $ q u a l i f i e d $ e l e c t r i c i a n . $ CAUTIONS • The recommended tempera[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 MOUNTING POINTS • Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including amongst others calculating working load limits, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installatio[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 (1) Mounting Bracket / Stand (included) (2) Clamp (optional) (3) Safety Cable (included) INSTALLATION VIA MOUNTING BRACKET / STAND • Attach a clamp to center Ф 13 hole on the Mounting Bracket using an M12 screw. [...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4T !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 UND ERSTANDING DMX DMX - 512 DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4U !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 Be sure to fol low the above fi gure when making your own cabl es. Do no t use the grou nd lug on th e XLR co nnector. D o not con nect the ca ble’s shield conductor to the ground l ug or allow t he shield conduct[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4V !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 5-Pin XLR DMX CONNECTORS Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3- pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting standard 5- pin XLR connect[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 DMX ADDRESSING All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX controller, so the correct fixture responds to the correct control signal. This digital starting address is the channel number[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4W !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 FIXTURE MENU ON -BOARD SYSTEM MENU The LEVEL Q7 IP™ comes with an easy to navigate system menu. The next section will detail the functions of each command in the system menu. LE D CONTROL PANEL The LEVEL Q7 IP™ [...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4X !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 LEVEL Q7 IP ™!SYSTEM!MENU! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *Default!Settings!Shaded FUNCMODE Addres s ValuDisp SetSlave Auto Pro gram 001~509 Auto … Red … Slave1, Slave2, Sla ve3 Maste r / Alo ne DMX Addres [...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "6 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 EDITPROG SelProg ProPart1 ProPart2 ProPart3 Prog 1 ~ 10 Prog 1 ~ 10 Prog 1 ~ 10 Select Programs To Be R un EditPro g Prog 1 ~ : Prog 10 Prog Test , EdStep01 ~EdStep64 T01SCxxx S01SCxxx S64SCxxx Testing P rogram[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "4 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 FuncMode - SetSlave Define the fixture as slave. 1  Access the main menu by pressing MODE/ESC . 2  Press the UP/DOWN button s until “FuncMode” is displayed and press ENTER . 3  Press the UP/DOWN bu[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 Info - TimeInfo - TotalHrs Display the total running time of the fixture. 1  Access the main menu by pressing MODE/ESC . 2  Press the UP/DOWN button s until “Info” is displayed and press ENTER . [...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 Info - TimeInfo - Clr Last Clear last run time of the fixture, default is OFF . 1  Access the main menu by pressing MODE/ESC . 2  Press the UP/DOWN button s until “Info” is displayed and press ENTER .[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "T !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 Persnal - Stat Set - Addr DMX A djus t the desired DMX add ress via an external controller, default is ON. 1  Access the main menu by pressing MODE/ESC . 2  Press the UP/DOWN button s until “Persnal” [...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "U !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 Persnal - Disp Set - Key Lock Lock the Control Panel buttons automatically after exiting main menu for 15 seconds. Unlock by keeping the MODE/ESC button pressed for 3 seconds. Default is OFF . 1  Access the [...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "V !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 Persnal - ResetDef Restore factory settings function (ON or OFF) , the default is OFF . 1  Access th e main menu by pressing MODE/ESC . 2  Press the UP/DOWN button s until “Persnal” is displayed and p[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 EditProg - Sel Prog Select Auto Programs, defaults: ProPart1 = Prog 1 , ProPart2 = Prog 2 , ProPart3 = Prog 3 . 1  Access the main menu by pressing MODE/ESC . 2  Press the UP/DOWN button s until “E[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "W !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 EditProg - EditScen Edit the scenes of the internal programs. 1  Access the main menu by pressing MODE/ESC . 2  Press the UP/DOWN button s until “EditProg” is displayed an d press ENTER. 3  Press U[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "X !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 EditProg - RecCntrl - Execution [continued] To start a Auto Program please proceed as follows: 1. Slave - Se tting • Select “Func tion Mode” by turning the encod er. • Press the En ter button to confirm[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! S6 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 EditProg - RecCntrl - Execution [continued] Example: Program 2 includes scenes: 10, 11, 12, 13 Program 4 includes scenes: 8, 9, 10 Program 6 includes scenes: 12, 13, 14, 15 Auto Pro Part 1 is Program 2; Auto Pro Par[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! S4 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 DMX CHANNEL FUNCTION S AND VALUES[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! S" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING Frequent cleaning is recommended to insure proper function and an extended life. • Clean LED lens surface weekly to avoid dust accumulation. • Never use alcohol or solvents. MAI[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATI ONS FEATURES IP65 Rate d 7° Beam 13° Field Angles 2,700K - 7,200K Color Correction Flicker Free Operation for TV and FILM Rug ged Die - Cast Aluminum Ex terior Rubber Padded Base with Dual Yo[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 PHOTOMETRIC DATA DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Please Note: Specifications and i mprovements in the design of this unit and thi s manual are subject to change without any prior written noti ce.[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SV !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 CIRCUIT SCHEMATIC Please Note: Specifications and i mprovements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any pri or written notice.[...]

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    www.elationlighting.com ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! S' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%$#!&'!() *! +,-.!/01203 !4 56 OPTIONAL ACC ESSORIES ORDER CODE ITEM NARROW CLAMP 2” Pro Wrap Around Clamp 804090301390 IP To Edison Power Cable 804090301470 3pin Female/XLR To Male IP DATA Cable 804090301480 3pin Male/XLR To Female IP DAT[...]