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Elation XLS148 Skywriter 20W RGB Laser Fixture With Mercury Control

Elation XLS148 Skywriter 20W RGB Laser Fixture With Mercury Control

SoundPro Item: 209015 | Part Number: XLS148

Regular price $13,099.00
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  • Mercury Firmware Enables Direct Lighting Console Control Without Separate Laser Software
  • Over 450 Digital Gobos And 11 Prisms For Deep Creative Pattern Libraries
  • Sealed Optical Deck Protects Internal Optics From Wind, Dust, And Moisture
  • External Fan Array And Heat-Sink Surfaces Sustain Stable Output During Long Shows
  • Additive RGB Analog Color Mixing Integrates Seamlessly With Moving Head Rigs
  • EZ Variance Kit Included To Simplify Required U.S. FDA Class IV Filing Process
  • 26-Point Factory Inspection Backs X-Laser No-Hassle Two-Year Warranty

The Elation XLS148 Skywriter HPX M-20 is a 20W balanced RGB laser projector designed for production companies, touring acts, and rental houses that need professional-grade laser effects without the complexity typically associated with high-output fixtures. The integrated Mercury Laser Control System allows direct patching into any major lighting console using DMX, Art-Net, sACN, or RDM, eliminating the need for separate laser control software and letting programmers work in the same environment as the rest of the rig.

For live production environments, the M-20 covers a wide range of applications: medium and large indoor venues, festival stages, outdoor events, and theatrical productions where high-impact beam and aerial effects are required. With over 450 digital gobos, 11 digital prisms, 50 color macros, and 60 motion macros with adjustable speed and amplitude, the fixture offers the creative depth of a top-tier programmable lighting tool. The 1,000+ analog-mixed RGB colors allow seamless integration with conventional moving head fixtures in a unified show design.

Where the M-20 distinguishes itself from competing laser fixtures in its class is in its combination of output efficiency, build quality, and control integration. The sealed optical deck protects internal optics from wind, dust, and moisture, while an external fan array and large heat-sink surfaces maintain stable thermal performance during extended shows. At approximately 280W typical draw with a 400W peak, it delivers a strong power-to-performance ratio for venues with limited distro capacity. Every unit undergoes a 26-point quality inspection before leaving the factory, and the fixture ships with an EZ Variance Kit to assist with the required U.S. FDA Class IV variance filing.

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Specifications

Certifications
Hazard Class
FDA / IEC Class IV
FDA Variance Required
Yes
IP Rating
IP53
Dimensions
Length
14"
Width
13.4"
Height (Head Up)
7.7"
Height (Yoke Up)
12.4"
Length (mm)
355 mm
Width (mm)
340 mm
Height (mm) (Head Up)
195 mm
Height (mm) (Yoke Up)
314 mm
Weight
Product Weight
23 lbs (10.4 kg)
Package Weight
58 lbs
Electrical
Input Voltage
90-246V AC Auto-Switching
Power Draw (Peak)
400W
Power Connector
Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1
Operating Temperature
30 F to 105 F (-1 C to 41 C)
Performance
Laser Source
20W Balanced RGB Direct-Injection Diode Modules
Red Wavelength
638 nm
Green Wavelength
520 nm
Blue Wavelength
450 nm
Red Power
6.5W
Green Power
6.5W
Blue Power
8.0W
Scanner Type
High-Speed Closed-Loop Galvanometers
Max Scan Angle
45 degrees
Scanner Speed
30,000 PPS at 8 degrees scan angle
Beam Divergence
<1.2 mRad
Zoom Range
0.1 to 45 degrees
Color And Effects
Color Mixing
Additive RGB Analog
Colors Available
1,000+
Color Macros
50
Digital Prisms
11
Digital Patterns (Gobos)
450+
Motion Macros
60 with variable speed and amplitude
Connectivity
Control Protocols
DMX, Art-Net, sACN, RDM
Control System
X-Laser Mercury Integrated
Display
2.25" LCD Panel
DMX Connector
5-Pin DMX In/Thru
ILDA Connector
ILDA In/Thru
Power Connector (Loop)
PowerCON TRUE1 In/Thru
Remote Stop
EtherStop Combined Remote Stop and Control Data
Construction
Enclosure Material
Rugged 6061 Aluminum
Optical Deck
Fully Sealed
Shipping
Package Length
24"
Package Width
18"
Package Height
14"

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