Elation’s KL Panel XL full-color-spectrum soft light is now available in an IP65 version—the KL Panel XL IP. The fixture’s IP65 design means the KL Panel XL IP can be used in a wider range of applications and locations. Suitable for use in both indoor and outdoor settings, it is a soft light designed for on-location applications. Its weatherproof design allows it to function in harsh environments and adverse conditions.
“The KL Panel XL IP offers exceptional output with precise control over color temperature and full-spectrum color rendering for an even wash coverage,” according to the announcement. “Optimized for the tunable white light requirements of film and television, it is a versatile and reliable soft light source for a wide range of applications that demand outstanding performance and color quality. It provides bright, highly variable lighting of exceptional quality for key, fill, and backlight.”
Using a 570W RGBW+ Lime + Cyan LED Array, the KL Panel XL IP produces soft white or full-color washes up to 40,000 field lumens at a 100° half-peak angle. Color reproduction is accurate both to the eye and to the camera with a CRI of 95 while color temperature is adjustable from 2,000 to 10,000K for a wide choice of variable color or white shade projections. Additional color tuning is possible through a green-shift adjustment and virtual gel library to match more precisely the white balance for the camera.
The KL Panel XL IP’s LED array is equipped with multi-zone control, enabling dynamic color access, striking effects and realistic reproductions, such as fire, lightning, emergency vehicle flashes and various strobe effects.
The soft light luminaire includes other design features like smooth 16-bit dimming and selectable dimming curve modes, as well as a high-speed electronic shutter and strobe. Measuring 33.1 in/840 mm (L) x 14.4 in/366mm (H), a 4x2-section control option provides additional creative capabilities for color effects and visual impact. The KL Panel XL IP comes with a diffuser for even softer projections, as well as adjustable and removable 8-leaf barn doors that enable customization of the beam shape and reduction of light spill.
Virtually silent, the KL Panel XL IP is fully optimized for broadcast and film environments with 900-25000Hz LED refresh rate adjustment for flicker free operation. Compact and portable, it can be mounted on a stand or suspended using any standard clamp or the included Junior pin adapter. A rugged housing with impact-resistant surrounds and base plate endures rough handling.
The KL Panel XL IP is fully self-contained without the need for an external power supply and offers power pass through for linking of multiple units. The fixture can be powered remotely through its integrated 4-pin XLR 24-36 VDC battery input (battery not included). Professional control options include DMX/RDM, Art-NET and sACN. It can also be controlled manually for stand-alone use using the included encoders and OLED display, providing instant control of intensity, color temperature, green shift and other settings. The display and encoders are positioned on the bottom of the fixture to ensure access while the fixture is mounted on a stand. The integration of Elation’s E-FLY wireless DMX system allows for even more flexibility of use.
The KL Panel XL IP is energy efficient, consuming 681W of max power, and offers other benefits of LED like greater reliability, a long LED life rating and less maintenance for a lower cost of ownership.
