USA/Europe - Elation has introduced the ultra-long-throw Proteus Atlas. This intense IP66 Beam FX is comparable to 7K Xenon searchlights yet offers a host of design features and operates at a fraction of the power.
Designed for landmark events and large-scale productions, the Proteus Atlas is engineered ‘to conquer vast distances and paint the sky with precision, empowering designers to light boldly at scale’.
Proteus Atlas features a laser-based LILI light engine, which produces a bright, dense, Xenon-style beam with sharp definition. Designed for both indoor and outdoor applications, the Proteus Atlas powers out 1,000,000 Lux @ 20m (100,000 Lux @ 100m), throwing a concentrated beam of light that can span impressively long distances. The ultra-narrow beam projects from a mammoth 320mm (12.5") front lens as a massive column of light, adding attention-grabbing impact to any event or environment. Highly efficient with little heat produced, the LILI engine boasts a long life of 12,000 hours without significant degradation in brightness or quality, keeping replacement and maintenance costs low.
Eric Loader, Elation global vice-president sales, comments: “LILI sources will continue to drive innovation in our lighting products. These laser-based technologies are set to improve energy efficiency, light quality, and adaptability, allowing for more creative and high-performing solutions across the entertainment lighting industry. They provide the ideal output for longer throw distances with lower energy consumption, extended lifespan, and reduced maintenance compared to traditional short-arc discharge lamp sources.”
The Proteus Atlas includes Elation’s innovative Sky Motion system, allowing it to operate as an impactful searchlight effect without the need for a dedicated lighting controller. Multiple fixtures can be seamlessly interconnected, while a variety of dazzling movement patterns are easily adjustable in size, speed, and colour directly from the display. The Sky Motion system allows for standalone operation and is easy to set up and adjust directly from the fixture display, even for "non-lighting" users.
The Atlas’s rugged aluminium shell and advanced marine-grade coating provide operational reliability in demanding outdoor and indoor environments. With an IP66 rating and sealed optical system, it stands firm against rain, snow, coastal air, and humidity, reducing maintenance while maximizing uptime. Its high-speed motors, continuous pan, and smooth motion architecture ensure fast, fluid performance even in punishing environments - from cruise ship decks to desert festivals.