Elation’s PROTEUS RADIUS launched a new era of long-throw beam lights with its LILI (Laser Illuminated Lighting Instrument) light engine and now that long-range power is taken to the next level with the new, 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.
The PROTEUS ATLAS is engineered to conquer distances and paint the sky with precision, empowering designers to light boldly at scale. Designed for landmark events and large-scale productions, ATLAS offers unmatched output, weather-defying durability, and the creative flexibility to shape awe-inspiring aerial displays with ease.
The PROTEUS ATLAS powers out an astounding 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, commented: “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.”
Housing an ultra-efficient 500W LILI light engine, the PROTEUS ATLAS’s ultra-intense 0.6˚ beam (zoomable to 8.5°) combines with a full complement of design features that allow designers to compose an array of stunning aerial effects with ease.
Other Defining Features of the PROTEUS ATLAS:
• Full CMY colour mixing and a 25-position colour wheel offer virtually unlimited colour options, a system that is lightning fast for immediate colour transitions and instant colour bumps.
• An artistic selection of 13 interchangeable-rotating/indexing metal gobos and 26 static-stamped metal gobos provides designers an abundance of creative aerial possibilities.
• Multiple prisms divided between overlapping planes split beams in virtually unlimited combinations for eye-catching aerials.
• Beam control is provided through an ultra-fast zoom and focus lens array while dual frosts (Hot-Spot Beam, Wash FX) soften the beam when needed for breathtaking wash effects that paint surfaces with vibrant hues or bathe the sky in a kaleidoscope of colours. Dimming is ultra-smooth without flickering.
• Endless 360-degree pan movement makes for riveting animations that can fill any space.
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.
Protected by Elation’s market-proven PROTEUS technology, the ATLAS’s rugged alumminum 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 maximising 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.
