Vari-Lite VL800 Cruise Ship Light User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Vari-Lite
Table of Contents
CRUISE SHIP Application Guide
VL800 Cruise Ship Light
Cruise Ship Features
- Multiple, connected spaces
- Architainment, theatrical, and production lighting
- Multipurpose venues with changing moods
- Divisible public spaces and independent control
- Constantly shifting crews and novice users
- Self-contained system maintained on site
Cruise Ship Spaces
- Lobbies – get atmospheric looks or host small perform- ances in public spaces, with moods that shift automatically throughout the day or can be adjusted with a button press.
- Bars and Restaurants – have a fun family-friendly mood in the day, then get ready for the nightlife automatically—with space for a musical performance where you need it.
- Retail and Leisure – whether you’re looking to up the energy or just want a chill vibe, get the perfect lighting for casinos, stores, and clubs.
- Pool Deck – hype the excitement in outdoor spaces, ensuring the party goes on no matter the weather.
- Automated Theatres – anyone can run pre-programmed productions with minimal training using the automated lighting equipment in these show-ready spaces.
- Performance Theatres – be ready for any theatrical or musical event with an adaptable professional- quality lighting solution designed for multipurpose performance venues.
- Ship-wide Control – manage the lighting for the entire ship from anywhere with distributed control of timed events, emergency response, and maintenance.
| Challenge | Solution |
|---|
Cruise ships, particularly their multipurpose spaces, offer limited room for
entertain- ment lighting. Adding a bit of performance lighting to a
lobby, restaurant, or similar space typically means restricted mounting
positions.
Luminaires and controls need to be small enough to fit unobtrusively into
corners, while being powerful enough to light small events.| | An integrated
lighting system from Vari-Lite provides the power and flexibility for
entertainment lighting where you need it, with the compact Acclaim and VL800
luminaires and rack mountable FLX S24 consoles that can be mounted out of the
way.
The crew on a cruise ship is constantly rotating, with novice users coming
aboard all the time and little time to train on all the various ship
systems. Lighting in the space should be very user friendly, allowing changes
to happen automatically or at a simple button press.| | Vari-Lite’s intuitive
control options make it easy for any user to quickly get the look they need,
from the user-friendly FLX S Series consoles to the powerful Neo X Series.
Simple touchbased
adjustments and automatic scheduled events are also possible
thanks to the Vision.Net architectural control system.
The pool deck on a cruise ship brings the party outdoors.
These multifunctional spaces are host to parties, concerts, any number of
other events. Lighting needs to be able to deliver high energy looks
without being impacted by the harsh weather at sea.| | Vari-Lite offers
several powerful IP rated luminaires, perfect to amp up the excitement in any
outdoor space, from fixed luminaires like the Leko® LED Outdoor and SL
Punclite 220 to moving heads like the VL3600 Profile IP.
The power on a cruise ship is limited and is often not that stable or “clean.”
To minimize impart on the rest of the grid, luminaires and
lighting controls need to be as energy-conscious as possible while still
delivering great performance.| | Vari-Lite’s energy-efficient LED luminaires
have maximum output with less power usage, while emergency solutions
like the Phase Loss Sense Panel ensure the system works properly even when the
power isn’t stable.
Lighting on a cruise ship is, by design, a permanent installation that are
often hard to get to. There is generally no motorized rigging, with
little-to-no capability for on-site maintenance. Entertainment lighting
solutions, therefore, need to be reliable and designed for easy repair.| |
Vari-Lite has been one of the most trusted names in entertainment lighting for
over 40 years. Our products and solutions maximize reusability,
serviceability, and upgradeability, for a more reliable, longer-lasting
product.
CONNECTIVITY (120V)
Neo X Series Consoles – high-performance lighting console designed for
professional productions.
FLX S Series Console – intuitive lighting console to create beautiful looks in
less time.
Neo Playback Controller – the power of a Neo X console in a rackmount format
for architainment applications.
ZerOS Server – intuitive, cost-effective control of architainment lighting.
Vision.Net 10.1” Touchscreen – touch-based panel to control a lighting system.
Vision.Net Control Station – simple interface for controlling lights during
simple events.
Vision.Net Gateway with DMX Module – DIN-rail mounted gateway with 4 DMX ports
for house and stage light control.
Contact 24 Relay Panel – modular panel providing relay-controlled 120V power
to fixtures.
CONNECTIVITY (230V)
Neo X Series Consoles – high-performance lighting console designed for
professional productions.
FLX S Series Console – intuitive lighting console to create beautiful looks in
less time.
Neo Playback Controller – the power of a Neo X console in a rackmount format
for architainment applications.
ZerOS Server – intuitive, cost-effective control of architainment lighting.
Vision.Net 10.1” Touchscreen – touch-based panel to control a lighting system.
Vision.Net Control Station – simple interface for controlling lights during
simple events.
Vision.Net Gateway with DMX Module – DIN-rail mounted gateway with 4 DMX ports
for house and stage light control.
RigSwitch 24 Relay Panel – modular panel providing relay-controlled 230V
power.
Key Luminaires
- VL2600 Series – General-use fixtures with high output and a robust feature set.
- VL3600 Profile IP – large-scale, high output production profile fixture designed to withstand inclement weather.
- VL1600 Profile – precision high-output profile luminaire designed for theatre and studio.
- Broadway & West End Series – full range of premium theatrical luminaires featuring high CRI and a broad color spectrum.
- VL5LED WASH – A broad color spectrum and excellent quality of light for a great stage wash.
- VL800 Series – family of compact fixed and moving luminaires for events of any size.
- SL PunchLite 220 – high output IP-rated PAR with honeycomb lens and motorized zoom.
- Acclaim LED Series – family of cost-effective, high output theatrical luminaires including zoomspot, profile, Fresnel, and cyc fixtures.
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Front cover photos by Jamie Morrison, (top left), Colin Lloyd (top right),
Vidar Nordli Mathisen (bottom left) Becky Fantham (bottom right). Other
photos: Sinitta Leunen (page 5) and Kobe Subramaniam (page 8). On Unsplash.
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