Specification Overview

The VARI*LITE VL3500Q Spot luminaire features 6:1 zoom optics, CYM color mixing, variable CTO color temperature correction, a six position fixed
color wheel, one rotating gobo effects wheel, one fixed gobo effects wheel, and separate dimmer and ultra-fast strobe mechanisms. A standard
palette of gobos, effects, and fixed colors is provided with the unit. Custom gobos, effects, and colors are available.

Detailed Description

The unit contains two independent three-phase stepper motors to provide movement of the head through 540° in the horizontal plane (pan) and 270° in the vertical plane (tilt). The pan and tilt mechanisms are belt-driven, providing positional resolution and repeatability of 0.3° on either axis. A 6:1 zoom optics system adjusts the projected field angle over a range of 10° to 60°. Variable beam focus is provided to soften the edges of gobos or spots and to provide gobo morphing. The projected image remains in focus throughout the entire zoom range.
The unit contains a CYM color mixing system, as well as variable CTO color temperature correction. The fixture’s shutter mechanism is comprised of four frame blades that move independently or in unison on two planes for a crisp, sharp image. The entire assembly operates in a smooth, time-continuous motion using stepper motors (two per frame blade and one for the entire mechanism). The shutter mechanism can rotate 50° in either direction and the frame blades can tilt +/- 30°. One fixed color filter wheel is included. The color wheel holds six interchangeable dichroic colors to allow for custom configurations. The unit comes equipped with a standard palette of dichroic color filters. (Custom colors are available from Vari-Lite.) Each luminaire has two gobo/effects wheels. One is a six-position rotating gobo wheel containing individually rotating, indexable gobos and patterned glass effects. One position on this wheel is open. A second gobo effects wheel is a seven position, fixed wheel and accepts six gobos with one position open. Each gobo/effects wheel is such that allows customization of the unit. The unit comes equipped with a standard set of gobos and effects.

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Physical

MOUNTING POSITION
The VL3000 Spot luminaire can be mounted and operated in any orientation.
SPACING
Hangs on 26.0 in. (66 cm) centers.
WEIGHT
94 lbs (43 kg) with rails.
REFLECTOR
Precision glass reflector with dichroic cold mirror coating.

Lamp

SOURCE
1200W Short Arc Lamp - Philips MSR Gold 1200 SA/DE

6000°K
85CRI

OUTPUT
20,000 lumens.

Dynamic Effects

COLOUR SYSTEM
A three-filter CYM cross-fading mechanism. A fixed color wheel with six interchangeable color filters and continuous wheel rotation for additional effects. It includes a variable CTO color temperature correction filter.

ZOOM OPTICS
A 13-element 6:1 zoom optics system, covering a range from 10° to 60°. Shutter Control: A four-blade shutter mechanism that allows the blades to be operated independently or in unison on two planes for a clear and crisp image. The entire mechanism can rotate 50º in either direction.

INTENSITY CONTROL
Full field dimming designed for smooth timed fades as well as quick dimming effects.

STROBE
High-performance dual blade strobe system capable of ultra-fast operation.

ROTATING GOBO WHEEL
One gobo/effects wheel provides five rotatable, indexable gobo positions and one open position.

FIXED GOBO WHEEL
One fixed gobo/effects wheel provides six positions for standard or custom gobos and one open position.

EDGE AND PATTERN FOCUS
Variable beam focus to soften edges of gobos or spots. Remarkable depth of field capability allows morphing effects between all pattern
and effects wheels and shutter.

PAN AND TILT
Smooth, time-controlled continuous motion by way of three-phase stepper motor systems.

RANGE
Pan - 540°, Tilt - 270°.

ACCURACY
0.3° resolution.

Control & Programming

CONTROL
Compatible with a wide variety of DMX-512 consoles.
DMX CHANNELS
31

Power

POWER REQUIREMENTS
Standard AC power distribution from 200-264 VAC, 50/60 Hz.

Power draw 1200w

Thermal

OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE
-20° to 122°F (-29° to 50°C)
COOLING
Forced air cooling.

DMX Table

CHANNELS	EFFECTS
1	Intensity
2	Pan Course
3	Pan Fine
4	Tilt Course
5	Tilt Fine
6	Edge
7	Zoom
8	CTO
9	Cyan
10	Yellow
11	Magenta
12	Colour Wheel
13	Rotating Gobo Wheel 1
14	Gobo Index/Rotating Course
15	Gobo Index/Rotating Fine
16	Fixed Gobo Wheel 2
17	Strobe
18	Shutter 1A
19	Shutter 1B
20	Shutter 2A
21	Shutter 2B
22	Shutter 3A
23	Shutter 3B
24	Shutter 4A
25	Shutter 4B
26	Shutter Rotation
27	Focus Time
28	Colour Time
29	Beam Time
30	Gobo Time
31	Control

Control Channel:
In each case set the control channel to the value for the required action hold the value for 3
seconds then set the channel to zero (0) in a zero count or snap. Any values detected for less
than 3 seconds prior to zero will invalidate the command.
 

CONTROL ACTION		DMX
Luminaire Reset		84
Lamp On		166
Lamp Off		255
Partial recalibration of mechanism
Colour Module		102
Gobo Mobdule		114
Edge/Zoom/Shutters		128
Dimmer / Strobe		140

	VL3500Q Spot Spec Sheet	pdf	243,24 Kb
	VL3500 CE Compliance	pdf	80,44 Kb

VL3500 Spot Gobo and Colour Gobos Collection

Wheel 1 Rotating

Wheel 2 Static

Custom Colour Wheel 1