LOS ANGELES – Elation Professional’s new Platinum Wash ZFX Pro RGBW moving head wash features a Quad color OSRAM LED chipset and HO (high output) optical lens design. “ZFX” stands for Zoom and Effects features, which are new to the Platinum Wash series. The “FX” refers to Chase/Zone effects, which are rings of LED array controllable zones, adding visual eye candy. This is one of the first Elation products with special control features including RDM (Remote Device Management) functions.
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LOS ANGELES – Elation Professional has unveiled its new Platinum Wash ZFX Pro RGBW moving head wash with 30 percent more output than comparable wash fixtures because of its Quad color OSRAM LED chipset and HO (high output) optical lens design.
Equipped with 19 x 10-watt OSRAM Quad-Color RGBW LEDs, the Platinum Wash ZFX Pro has a total 190-watt LED engine, yet its powerful output rivals a 700-watt wash discharge fixture in brightness.
“ZFX” stands for Zoom and Effects features, which are new to the Platinum Wash series.
The Platinum Wash ZFX Pro features a wide-range, high speed 9° – 21° beam angle motorized Zoom (17° – 43° field angle), which gives it the flexibility of narrow beam or wide coverage. The addition of “FX” — Chase/Zone effects, which are rings of LED array controllable zones — making the Platinum Wash ZFX Pro a much more high-energy visual effect than the typical wash.
“The Platinum Wash ZFX Pro represents a major design innovation in our evolution toward smaller, brighter, faster, quieter, more energy-efficient moving head fixtures, which is what today’s lighting pros are demanding,” said Eric Loader, director of sales for Elation Professional. “Our software engineers have been busy with this new product. This is one of the first Elation products in which we have implemented special control features including RDM (Remote Device Management) functions, which allow users from compatible control devices to access service mode settings remotely to get fixture information such as power hours, lamp use hours, fixture temperature, error codes and make menu changes remotely.
“We have also implemented advanced control features requested by our customers such as HYBERNATION mode. This powers down all fixture functions when DMX control signal is not present for more than 15 minutes, saving the fixture’s motors and fans while not in operation, which is especially important in the fixture life on permanent installations.
Loader added, “Everyone wants to stretch their budget by buying fixtures that aren’t limited to one function, but can be used different ways. ‘Extras’ such as LED array control Zone effects, allow it to function as eye candy in addition to a smooth stage wash fixture.”
Another “extra” is the Platinum Wash ZFX Pro’s built-in EWDMX wireless DMX receiver. When used with an Elation EWDMXT wireless DMX transmitter (sold separately), the unit is capable of receiving DMX signals wirelessly from up to 3,000 feet away. This eliminates the time and labor involved in laying data cable and, combined with the unit’s small size, makes the Platinum Wash ZFX Pro perfect for installation where space is tight or remote locations are required.
A new high speed flicker free and smooth electronic dimmer/shutter LED driver has also been implemented, along with built-in macros for variable white color balance from 2,700 – 8,000k and low noise operation mode, making it ideal for broadcast lighting as well.
The Platinum Wash ZFX Pro is operable in three DMX control modes – 20, 32, and 42-channels — giving users the ability to control all functions of the unit with built-in macros for various color combinations of the LED arrays. When running in extended DMX Mode – 42 Channels– users can enable 16 bit fine resolution on all Color Channels (RGBW) and fine master dimmer channel control, again ideal for ultra smooth dimming for television, fine adjustment of the zoom optics system and individual LED array/ring control of RGBW colors to create fully customizable dynamic chase effects. Users can also create up to four of their own USER MODE channel set ups for customizable control or to mirror / mimic other fixture type DMX modes, which is ideal for retrofit applications where lights are already programmed.
The Platinum Wash ZFX Pro’s compact size and light weight (33 lbs. /15-kg.) make it easy to transport and set up, saving time, labor and space in the truck.
The Platinum Wash ZFX Pro features a new high-resolution color touchscreen display menu panel that makes it easy to scroll through menu options. The fixture can also be operated manually without a DMX controller, in either Stand Alone or Master/Slave modes. Users can also record live snapshot remote DMX controller programs with the unit’s built-in DMX record function. A battery backup menu display button allows users to address the unit without power to the fixture.
The unit includes 3 and 5-pin DMX in/out, A/C Powercon input and an auto switching multi-voltage power supply. Its Osram LEDs are rated at 100,000 hours, and it consumes just 350 watts of power at maximum use of all LED and motor functions.
The Platinum Wash ZFX Pro can be mounted on any orientation. It measures 14.4”L x 9”W x 19.4”H/ 366 x 229 x 493mm, and weighs 33 lbs./15-kg. The unit is CE approved, with cETLus certification pending.
