Used Philips Showline SL BAR / SL NITRO series

The Philips Showline SL BAR / SL NITRO series is a range of high-output LED luminaires and strobe effects designed to adapt to any production environment while retaining a traditional light source appearance. Models include the SL BAR 510, 520, 620, 640 and 720ZT, plus the SL NITRO 510. The SL BAR 510, SL BAR 520 and SL NITRO 510 can all be interconnected.

Output and beam options vary considerably across models. The SL BAR 510 delivers 3,347 lumens at 60° or 28°, the SL BAR 520 reaches 6,415 lumens through 6 independent control cells, the SL BAR 620 produces 6,897 lumens from 12 RGBW LEDs at 60° or 30°, and the SL BAR 640 reaches 13,360 lumens, suited to medium and large venues. The SL BAR 720ZT adds a 5.5-30° motorised zoom range.

Across the series, models share DMX512-A and RDM control, RGBW colour mixing, Harmonize colour calibration, colour gel filter presets, and colour LCD menu systems. Several models also include built-in effect chases, pixel control, strobe and duration effect engines, and LED and tungsten curve selection, with CRI/CQS ratings of 90 on RGBW models where specified.

The Showline range is part of Philips entertainment lighting, which sits under Signify (formerly Philips Lighting) of the Netherlands alongside the Vari-Lite, Strand Lighting and Selecon brands. Together these brands cover automated moving lights, theatrical luminaires and control systems for theatre, touring and broadcast. The SL BAR and SL NITRO series addresses high-output LED wash and strobe applications within that portfolio.

Confirm which specific model you are looking at, as output, beam angle and feature set differ significantly across the range. Check that pixel control, RDM and any effect engines are fully operational, and verify the beam angle variant (for example 60° versus 28° on the SL BAR 510). Used listings on 10K Used carry a 21-day warranty covering major functional faults; full details are in the buying guide at https://www.10kused.com/used-av-equipment-guide/.