SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire Installation & User’s Manual You must have access to a mains circuit breaker or other power disconnect device mains circuit breaker off before installation. Installing the device with power on may expose you to Additional Resources for DMX512 For more information on installing DMX512 control systems, the following publication is available for purchase from the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT), "Recommended Practice for DMX512: A Guide...
SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire DMX Mapping 16-Bit Mode 8-Bit Mode HSIC Mode DMX Timing Channel Detail RDM PARAMETER IDs SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire RDM Parameter IDs CLEANING AND CARE Special Cleaning and Care Instructions Front Lens Cleaning Service and Maintenance Accessories...
Please read all instructions before installing or using this product. Retain this manual for future reference. Additional product information and descriptions may be found on the product specification sheet. Note: The SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire is universal voltage 100 to 240 VAC (auto-ranging). Included Items...
AC Power Input Menu System High Intensity LED Array Truss Hook / Clamp Attachment Point Accessory Holder Clip Accessory Holder Yoke (Tilt) Position Locking Handle Luminaire Head Assembly Figure 1: SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire Components SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire Overview...
INSTALLATION AND SET UP Power Requirements The SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire operates on AC input voltages from 100 to 240 VAC. WARNING! This luminaire does not contain an ON/OFF switch. Always disconnect the power input cable to completely remove power from the luminaire when not in use.
Basic DMX512 installation consists of connecting multiple SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaires together (up to 32 luminaires) in a "daisy-chain" fashion. A cable runs from the control console (or DMX512 control source) to the DMX connector on first SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire. Another cable runs from the other DMX connector on the first luminaire to...
Figure 4: SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire - DMX512 Connections Mounting Luminaire Floor Mounting The SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire is designed to sit directly on its yoke assembly in a floor installation application. When used in this type of application, loos...
SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire menu structure, see "SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire Menu Tree" on page 11. Upon power up, the LCD will display the main screen display menu of SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire. Press “ ” or “ ” to select the press “OK” to enter the desired function menu.
SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire Installation & User’s Manual LCD Display EXIT Button ENTER Button LEFT Arrow Button RIGHT Arrow Button Figure 7: LCD Display and Menu System 2. LCD Display and Menu System Operation The LCD Display Menu system consists of several categories. Upon power up, the LCD will display the main menu automatically.
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Once at the desired menu, use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons to check the related fixture information. Note: For more information about Preset, Colour Filter, Chase, Strobe/Timing, Settings and Status, please refer to “SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire Menu Tree” on page 11. LCD Display and Menu System Operation...
SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire Installation & User’s Manual 3. SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire Menu Tree Figure 8: SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire Menu Tree SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire Menu Tree...
SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire The Master / Slave Operational Mode allows one SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire to act as the “Master” luminiare and all other connected luminaires are controlled by this luminaire. When a luminaire is set to “Slave”...
Table 3 provides DMX channel mapping of all DMX512 control values when the SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire is in 16-bit DMX512 mode (as set by the luminaires’ menu system). Table 3: SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire DMX Channel Mapping (16-Bit Mode) Select presets, variable colour filters or chases...
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SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire Installation & User’s Manual Table 3: SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire DMX Channel Mapping (16-Bit Mode) Select presets, variable colour filters or chases as follows: Colour Presets DMX Control...
Installation & User’s Manual SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire Table 3: SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire DMX Channel Mapping (16-Bit Mode) Allows for timing control of intensity. Channel should default to 255 for smoothest actions using console and/or manual fades.
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SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire Installation & User’s Manual Table 4: SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire DMX Channel Mapping (8-Bit Mode) Select presets, variable colour filters or chases as follows: Colour Presets SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire DMX Mapping...
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Installation & User’s Manual SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire Table 4: SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire DMX Channel Mapping (8-Bit Mode) Select presets, variable colour filters or chases as follows: Colour Presets Functions DMX CONTROL...
Table 5 provides DMX channel mapping of all DMX512 control values when the SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire is in HSIC (Hue, Saturation, Intensity, and Colour Correction) DMX512 mode (as set by the luminaires’ menu system). Table 5: SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire DMX Channel Mapping (HSIC Mode) zoom Functions...
This section covers portions of the luminaire that can be removed for cleaning. The SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire requires special care when it comes to cleaning the front lens assembly. Additional care needs to be taken with the plastic components because they are much easier to scratch or damage than the glass lenses used in traditional luminaires.
Installation & User’s Manual SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire Only Showline approved accessories should be used with your SL ePAR 180 LED Luminaire. For a list of available accessories from Showline, please see “Accessories” on page 3. For questions regarding accessories, please contact your local Authorized Showline Dealer or Showline office.