Used ETC Irideon AR5 / AR50
Used ETC Irideon AR5 / AR50 architectural interior wash luminaires offer automated dichroic colour-changing, motorised pan and tilt, and interchangeable lenses in a convection-cooled composite housing. Both models are designed for specialised indoor floodlighting applications where programmable colour, intensity and movement control are required. Scroll down to browse second-hand Irideon AR5 and AR50 units currently listed for sale.
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ETC Irideon AR5 / AR50 specifications
| Brand | ETC |
| Segment | Lighting |
About the ETC Irideon AR5 / AR50
The ETC Irideon AR5 / AR50 is an architectural interior wash luminaire built around a patented, computer-controlled dichroic colour-changing mechanism. The AR50 delivers 360-degree pan rotation and 270-degree tilt via robotic motors, and performs five core functions: intensity, focus, colour, beam and timing. Both models accept optional diffuser or douser mechanisms and interchangeable lenses. The lightweight composite housing is convection-cooled. Control is possible via the Irideon Composer or Composer Lite software, a Master Control Processor with or without remote stations, or a DMX Interpreter, with all luminaires receiving data over a single cable. The Composer Lite package also supports standalone operation after PC programming.
ETC Irideon AR5 / AR50 — buyer FAQs
What is the ETC Irideon AR50 and what does it do?
The ETC Irideon AR50 is an architectural interior wash luminaire designed for specialised indoor floodlighting. It combines a patented computer-controlled dichroic colour-changing mechanism with robotic pan and tilt movement, offering 360-degree pan rotation and 270-degree tilt. It performs five functions: intensity, focus, colour, beam and timing, and can execute automated colour crossfades and smooth motorised movement across the colour spectrum.
How is the Irideon AR5 / AR50 controlled?
The AR5 and AR50 can be controlled via the Irideon Composer or Composer Lite software running on a PC, a Master Control Processor with or without remote stations, or a DMX Interpreter. All luminaires receive data over a single cable governing colour, direction, intensity and transition times. The Composer Lite package supports standalone operation once the system has been programmed on a PC and the PC removed.
Who makes the Irideon AR5 / AR50 and where does it fit in their range?
The Irideon AR5 and AR50 are made by Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC), an American manufacturer founded in 1975 and known for lighting control consoles, dimming systems, fixtures and rigging across theatre, studio, architectural and live-event applications. The Irideon series represents ETC's architectural automated luminaire offering, designed specifically for permanent indoor installations requiring programmable colour and movement.
What should I check when buying a used Irideon AR5 or AR50?
Verify that the dichroic colour-changing mechanism operates correctly across the full colour range, that pan and tilt motors move smoothly through their full rotation, and that the lens and any optional diffuser or douser are present and undamaged. Confirm which control method is included, since the system may require a compatible Composer, Composer Lite or DMX Interpreter. Listings on this page carry a 21-day warranty covering major functional faults; full details are in the buying guide at 10kused.com/used-av-equipment-guide/.
