Vari-Lite VL3015 Spot – tested and working

Vari-Lite VL3015 SPOT

• 27,000 Lumens (Peaked Beam Field); 22,000 Lumens (Flat Beam Field)
• 6:1 zoom optics system
• Six-position color wheel
• Three rotating gobo/effects wheels
• Ultra-fast strobe mechanism
• 94 lbs (43 kg)
• Color 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 wheel.
• Zoom Optics: A 13-element 6:1 zoom optics system, covering a range from 10° to 60°.
• Beam Size Control: A mechanical iris provides continuous beam size control for rapid and smooth timed beam angle changes.
• 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 Wheels: Three gobo/effects wheels combine to provide 14 rotatable, indexable gobo positions. Each wheel also has 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.
• 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.

The VARI-LITE VL3015 Spot Luminaire provides the increased output of a 1500W lamp in a luminaire that offers the same famous features as the 1200W VL3000 Spot. Standard dual reflectors allow users to choose either a peaked or flat field beam. The VARI-LITE VL3015 Spot luminaire sets new standards for imagery, beam control, color and brightness in spot luminaires. The VARI-LITE VL3015 Spot luminaire features 6:1 zoom optics, CYM color mixing, variable CTO color temperature correction, a six-position color wheel, three gobo/effects wheels, a beam size iris and separate dimmer and ultra-fast strobe mechanisms. A standard palette of gobos, effects and colors is provided with the unit. Custom gobos, effects and colors are available. The VL3015 allows users to operate its single lamp at three different wattages via either a control channel setting or a lamp menu option. With only a setting adjustment, the fixture will run its short arc lamp at 900W, 1200W or 1650W without any detrimental effects on the lamp. An upper enclosure houses the control electronics as well as the arc power supply for the 1500 watt short arc lamp. The arc power supply is power factor corrected for efficient power distribution. New, oversized upper-enclosure handles allow for easier hanging and loading. The VL3015 Spot luminaire can be controlled from a wide variety of DMX512 consoles. The luminaire is similarly sized in comparison to all other VARI-LITE Series 3000 luminaires, providing a consistent hang configuration and appearance no matter which luminaire type is required.