Alpha Profile 1500
C61330
C61331 (ST Version)
The Alpha Profile 1500 is a cutting-edge professional beam shaper that combines the high output power of a 1500 W lamp with an exclusive framing system (patented by Clay Paky) capable of any shape. It features an astonishing 1:9 ratio zoom, with a breathtaking speed, that makes it suitable to both short and long distance applications. It is extremely bright, very silent and has advanced electronics and software. It comes with a comprehensive range of graphic effects, the innovative Stay-Sharp-Zoom function allowing automatic focusing and the smart Zoom-Tracking-Diffuser for a linear beam softening. The Alpha Profile 1500 is a valuable resource for designers working in demanding lighting environments.
ALPHA PROFILE 1500 - "ST" Version
The ST Version is available and ideal for Theatre, including a new elliptical reflector and a new special lens coating, resulting in a 6,000K Color Temperature, very close to the black body curve.
- Optical unit with extremely high luminous efficiency
- 1500 W Lok-it discharge lamp
- Power may be set to 1500 or 1200 W
- 7°-60° electronic zoom
- Stay-Sharp-Zoom function for automatic focusing
- CMY colour system + colour wheel + linear CTO
- Patented framing system, adjustable over 90°
- Geometric beam shaping of various proportions and sizes
- “Total curtain effect” with single blade
- Graphic system: 14 gobos (6 rotating + 8 fixed) + rotating prism
- Zoom-Tracking-Diffuser (frost filter synchronized with zoom plus flood filter)
- Special 16-blade mechanical iris
- 0-100% hybrid dimmer (electronic + mechanical)
- Three-phase pan/tilt motor for perfectly silent operation
- High performance electronics and firmware
- Art-Net / RDM
- Modular construction for easy maintenance
POWER SUPPLIES
200 - 240V 50/60Hz
INPUT POWER
2.000VA at 230V 50Hz (PFC electronic ballast).
LIGHT SOURCE
1500W discharge lamp:
- Type: Osram Lok-it 1500W
- Cap: PGJ50
- Color temperature: 6,000 K
- Luminous flux: 135,000 lm
- Average life: 750 h
OPTICS
- Elliptic reflector with high luminous efficiency
- Electronic Linear Zoom 9,5°-60°
- Not-Linear extra-zoom 7°-9,5°
- Electronic focusing with “Stay-Sharp-Zoom” system (auto-focus)
COLOR SYSTEM
- CMY Color Mixing
- 6-color wheel + open.
- linear CTO.
FRAMING SYSTEM
- 4 Blades that move separately.
- Smooth, flexible blade movements at variable speed.
- A "total curtain" effect made separately by each of the 4 blades, in many - shapes and colors.
- Small and large dynamic profiles.
- 90° rotation of the entire system, at variable speed
EFFECTS SECTION
- 1 Rotating Gobo wheel with 6 bidirectional and indexable gobos (Ø 37,5 mm)
- 1 wheel with 8 fixed gobos (Ø 31,5mm), at variable rotation
- Selectable "Gobo shake" function.
- "Morphing" effect.
- All the fixed and rotating gobos are easily interchangeable
- 1 rotating prism (5 facet).
- 1 frost filter with Zoom synchronization (Zoom tracking diffuser system), 1 "flood" frost filter
- Special high speed 16 segments mechanical iris
- Hybrid 0-100% dimmer (electronic + mechanical)
- Stop / strobe effect.
CONTROL AND PROGRAMMING
39/43 DMX 512 control channels
DMX protocol signal: USITT DMX 512
Art-Net / RDM
Display: Graphic LCD backlit b/w Display
Pan/Tilt Resolution: 16 bit
Gobo Indexing Resolution: 16 bit
Focus Indexing Resolution: 16 bit
Dimmer Resolution: 16 bit
Movement control: vectorial
DMX signal connection: 3 and 5 pole XLR input and output
Software upload through DMX input
BODY
Aluminium structure with die-cast plastic cover.
Two side handles for transportation.
PAN and TILT lock for transport and maintenance.
MOVING BODY
Angle:
- PAN = 540°
- TILT = 252°
Maximum speeds
- PAN = 4.0 sec (360°)
- TILT = 3.2 sec (252°)
Resolution:
- PAN = 2.11°
- PAN FINE = 0.008°
- TILT = 0.98°
- TILT FINE = 0.004°
Automatic repositioning of PAN and TILT after accidental movement not controlled by control unit.
ELECTRONICS
Long life self-charging buffer battery.
Pre-set macros.
Function reset from control unit
"ENERGY SAVING" function: with the stop or total dimmer effect on, or with all the CMY filters full (black), consumption cut by 50%.
ON/OFF lamp control from the lighting desk.
Function reset from the lighting desk.
"AUTOTEST" function from menù
Electronic monitoring with status error
Cooling system monitoring
DMX level monitoring on all channels
Internal data transmission diagnostics
Firmware Upgrade with no power
Firmware upload from another fixture
SAFETY DEVICES
Bipolar circuit breaker with thermal protection.
Automatic break in power supply in case of overheating.
Forced ventilation with axial fans.
WORKING POSITION
Functions in any position.
Hanging system: with fast-lock omega clamps (1/4 turn) on the base
CE MARKING
In conformity with the European Directives:
• 2014/35/EU - Safety of electrical equipment supplied at low voltage (LVD)
• 2014/30/EU - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
• 2011/65/EU - Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS)
• 2009/125/EC - EcoDesign requirements for Energy-related Products (ErP)
ETL
This product is available, on demand, with cETLus Listed Mark, that complies with the UL 1573 and CSA C22.2 No. 166 standards.
WEIGHT
49,5 Kg (109.13 lbs)
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HTI 1500W/60/P50 LOK-IT (6.000 K) OSRAM LAMPSTANDARD code: L10102 |
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OMEGASTANDARD code: 183102/805 for fixing clamps |
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CLAMPSOPTIONAL code: C21070 48-51mm, max 300 Kg hook for truss |
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SAFETY CABLEOPTIONAL code: 105041/003 Ø 4mm, lenght 680mm safety cable |
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HANDLESOPTIONAL code: C61182 Handles set |
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FOAM SHELLOPTIONAL code: F21176 foam shell for Alpha 1500 |
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ROXTER-CASEOPTIONAL code: F21210 Roxter-Case (including 1 foam shell+wheels) for 1 Alpha 1500 / Shotlight Wash |
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May 17, 2013
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December 2, 2012
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November 27, 2012
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July 30, 2012
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June 22, 2012
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June 4, 2012
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May 24, 2012
HELi - Showequipment GmbH, based in Mainz-Layenhof, recently purchased 32 Clay Paky Alpha Profile 1500s for their stock. The dry hire company has gone back to the Italian manufacturer's moving heads after a long time.HELi's CEO explains the reasons... read more
May 21, 2012
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“I prefer simple but powerful lighting... read more
January 30, 2012
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May 20, 2011
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April 10, 2011
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March 28, 2011
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March 25, 2011
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March 10, 2011
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A total of a hundred latest generation Clay Paky moving heads, including Alpha... read more
March 3, 2011
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Given the international... read more
January 28, 2011
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November 23, 2010
It’s been called the ‘largest outdoor multimedia display in history’ and ‘the biggest and most expensive party ever’.
For the second time in two years China has hosted a global gathering of unprecedented scale. The Shanghai World Expo, a... read more
April 14, 2010
The Frankfurt ProLight+Sound proved to be “the” reference fair for the trade again this year. Flocks of exhibitors and visitors from all over the world turned up to see this showcase of the most up-to-date technology in the entertainment... read more
December 4, 2009
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September 10, 2009
With the new Alpha 1500 Series Clay Paky brings to Lighting Designers the most powerful spot and wash luminaires available. This range includes five top level luminaires, each one designed, with no compromise, to the requirements of specific... read more
