Explorer 250 Basic - Enlightenment Entertainment Technology
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1. Maintenance The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are to be inspected by an expert after every year in the course of an acceptance test The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are to be inspected by a skilled person once a year The following points have to be considered during the inspection 1 All screws used for installing the device or parts of the device have to be tightly connected and must not be corroded 2 There may not be any deformations on housings fixations and installation spots 3 Mechanically moving parts like axles eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing 4 The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue The Showtec Explorer requires almost no maintenance However you should keep the unit clean Otherwise the fixture s light output will be significantly reduced Disconnect the mains power supply and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth Do not immerse in liquid Wipe lens clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth Do not use alcohol or solvents The front lens will require weekly cleaning as smoke fluid tends to build up residues reducing the light output very quickly The cooling fans colour filters the gobowheel the gobos and the internal lenses should be cleaned monthly with a soft brush Please clean internal components once a year with a light brush and vacuum2. 140 229 No Function 230 239 Lamp on after 3 seconds 240 255 Channel 7 Colours Linear color change following the movement of the slider In this way you can stop the color wheel in any position also between two colors creating double colored beams Between 128 255 the color wheel rotates continuously the so called Rainbow effect 16 3100 Red o Green 64 79 Green 11 Channel 8 Prism 5 127 Forwards rotation from fast to slow 128 132 133 255 Backwards rotation from slow to fast Channel 9 Rotating Gobo s Channel 10 Rotating gobo index rotating gobo rotation 060 Gobo indexing 61 158 Forwards gobo rotation from fast to slow 159 255 Backwards gobo rotation from slow to fast Channel 11 Focus 0 255 From far distance to close distance Channel 12 Shutter Dimmer Strobe 0 31 Shutter closed Blackout 32 63 Shutter open 64 95 Strobe effect from slow to fast 0 10 flashes sec 96 127 Shutter open 128 159 Pulse effect 1 in sequences from slow to fast 160 191 Shutter open 192 223 Random strobe effect from slow to fast 224 255 Shutter open Channel 13 Dimmer intensity 0 255 From black to brightest The Explorer can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand alone mode 12 Control Panel When the indicator light is on means the Explorer is working A B Le N N TEN l en Zem gt Control board
3. Explorer 250 Basic ORDERCODE 40176 SHOWELECT RONICS FOR PROFESSIONALS Congratulations You have bought a great innovative product from Showtec The Showtec Explorer brings excitement to any venue Whether you want simple plug amp play action or a sophisticated DMX show this product provides the effect you need You can rely on Showtec for more excellent lighting products We design and manufacture professional light equipment for the entertainment industry New products are being launched regularly We work hard to keep you our customer satisfied For more information iwant showtec info You can get some of the best quality best priced products on the market from Showtec So next time turn to Showtec for more great lighting equipment Always get the best with Showtec Thank you Showtec Showtec Explorer Product Guide UU Une DEE Safety instructions Operating Determinations ZS WD PN Description Features and Overview Backside JEE d E 8 BE VS OS RE aaa ee ae ee en ee ee 8 D OS a nee nenne are naar 9 set Up and Operation an a a nee 10 CS EIU NG Ee MUNC aile Se ehesten nern Ee MASSIVE ee a ee ones ee ee os 11 DMA QE ad do 11 0 1071 0 EE 11 Contool ANR de ea ee Monee nates ee ee ec een 13 et ei leie EEN 13 DNA ASS SING RE ee neue 13 Control panel MT CHONS sess a vases ER 14 Stand alone mode amp 1 lalal MSC WINGS 5 cs ascent es nots ance ncaennae
4. e Only use device indoor avoid contact with water or other liquids 2 Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened Only operate the device after having familiarized with its functions Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases Always replace the lamp when it is damaged or deformed due to the heat Always keep case closed while operating Always allow free air space of at least 50 cm around the unit for ventilation Always disconnect power from the mains when device is not used before cleaning or when replacing lamp Only handle the power cord by the plug Never pull out the plug by tugging the power cord To ensure the longest and most efficient use of the lamp always wait 15 minutes before re applying power after a shutdown Failure to do so could result in premature aging of the lamp and failure to the electronics that drive it Make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat moisture or dust Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel Make sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged Check the device and the power cord from time to time If the lens is obviously damaged it has to be replaced So that its functions are not impaired due to cracks or deep scratches If device is dropped or struck disconnect mains power supply immediately Have a qualified engineer inspect for sa
5. DMX addressing Note Disconnect the fixtures from the DMX controller before master slave operating otherwise data collisions can occur and the fixtures will not work properly It s necessary to insert the XLR termination plug with 120 Ohm into the input of the master fixture and into the output of the last slave fixture in the data link in order to ensure proper transmission on the data link From the master s control panel it is possible to control any slave in a master slave chain 1 Press the Mode button until the display shows Run Then press enter 2 Press the Up Down button until the display shows DCNO and then press Enter The first device should be set to ADDR A001 DMX Protocol Channel 1 Horizontal movement Pan Push the slider up in order to move head horizontally PAN Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other 0 255 128 center The head can be turned by 530 and stopped at any position you wish Channel 2 Vertical movement Tilt Push the slider up in order to move head vertically TILT Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other 0 255 128 center The head can be turned by 280 and stopped at any position you wish Channel 3 Pan fine 16 bit Channel 4 Tilt fine 16 bit Channel 5 PAN TILT Speed 0 255 From Max Speed 0 to Min Speed 255 in vector mode Channel 6 Lamp ON OFF amp Reset 0 127 128 139 Lamp on after 3 seconds Reset No Function
6. When an object is held up to the coated side When an object is held up to the uncoated there is no space between the object and its side there is a space between the object and reflection The back edge of the gobo cannot its reflection The back edge of the gobo can be seen when looking through the coated be seen when looking through the uncoated side side 17 Replacing a Gobo Gobo wheel with rotating gobo s 1 Disconnect mains power supply and set the switch to OFF 2 Make sure that the gobo you want to insert has the same size outer diameter is 37mm and the inner diameter is 29mm 3 Turn the gobo wheel with the gobo you want to remove to the upside 4 Very carefully take the pinchcock fig 7 and 8 out of the gobo wheel but pay attention that the pinchcock does not fall in the device Then push the gobo out 5 Place the new gobo in the gobo wheel Carefully put the pinchcock back gently press the pinchcock a little bit together Possibly use a pair of pliers to press the pinchcock a little bit together 6 Replace the maintenance cap and fasten all screws Pr lt fixation ring gobo 18 Troubleshooting No Light No Movement All Products This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems If a problem occurs carry out the steps below in sequence until a solution is found Once the unit operates properly do not carry out following steps If the light effect does not operate properl
7. cleaner Keep connections clean Disconnect electric power and then wipe the DMX and audio connections with a damp cloth Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power 16 Changing the Lamp 1 Loosen the 3 screws on the top cover and gently remove the small plastic housing 2 Loosen the 2 screws on the small lamp cover and gently remove the lamp cover 3 Follow directions for installing a new lamp page 8 Replacing a Fuse Power surges short circuit or inappropriate electrical power supply may cause a fuse to burn out If the fuse burns out the product will not function whatsoever If this happens follow the directions below to do so 1 Unplug the unit from electric power source 2 Insert a screwdriver into the slot in the fuse cover Turn the screwdriver to the left at the same time gently push a bit Turn and Push The fuse will come out 3 Remove the used fuse If brown or unclear it is burned out 4 Insert the replacement fuse into the holder where the old fuse was Reinsert the fuse cover Be sure to use a fuse of the same type and specification See the product specification label for details Gobo Orientation Coated glass gobos are inserted with the coating against the rim of the holder away from the spring Textured gobos are inserted with the smooth side against the spring This provides the best results when combining rotating gobos Coated side Uncoated side
8. screws snugly Fastening screws d Fastening screws Top cover fl Lamp Lamp cover Tor he Lh Do not operate this fixture with NS TT AA opened housing cover WE A Li Fig 3 Correct Incorrect Optimum distance 1 1 1 5mm WARNING Lamp is hot Risk of fire Protect hands and eyes A Wail atleast 15min Before opening the covers and removing lamp from the fixture Minimum distance to lighted object f Maximum room temperature t 45 1 Minimum distance from flammable material d 0 5m Exterior surface temperature T 807 X Notlordoamestic use X Adjust lamp position by turning screws and Be sure that the lamp bulb never touch the lens A ves GC 2 d 31 Disg fixture from AG power v Screw B Ch re lamping 1 Screw A Backside Lamp Board Fig 4 Lamp Adjustment You can adjust the lamp s position by turning the screws A B The lamp position is set in the factory As the lamps which can be used differ from manufacturer to manufacturer it can be necessary to readjust the position The lamp must be readjusted e g if the light does not seem to be evenly distributed within the ray of light Ignite the lamp and focus the ray of light on an even surface wall As the optimal distance between the lamp and the lens was already set during the installation with screw A only the Hot Spot the brightest part of the ray of light must be centere
9. SN Fy Za SS d Bi W P WS 8 J MQDE ENTER DOWN he TA nu CDEF A LED D ENTER Button B Display E Up Button C MODE Button F Down Button Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed Hit Ha ton a data link and connected to the controller The fixtures respond to the DMX signal from the controller When you select the DMX address and save it the controller will display the saved DMX address the next time DMX Addressing The control panel on the front side of the base allows you to assign the DMX fixture address which is the first channel from which the Explorer will respond to the controller Please note when you use the controller the unit has 13 channels When using multiple Explorers make sure you set the DMX addresses right Therefore the DMX address of the first Explorer should be 1 A001 the DMX address of the second Explorer should be 1 13 14 A014 the DMX address of the third Explorer should be 14 13 27 A027 etc Please be sure that you don t have any overlapping channels in order to control each Explorer correctly lf two or more Explorers are addressed similarly they will work similarly For address settings please refer to the instructions under Addressing menu ALL Controlling After having addressed all Explorer fixtures you may now start operating these via your lighting controller Note After switching on the Explorer will automatically de
10. a proper electric power supply socket 4 Turn on the music If Music control is set then the fixture will react to the beat of the music Multiple Explorers 1 Fasten the moving head onto firm trussing Use a clamp ordercode 70351 70308 70322 fastened onto the Explorer Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation 2 Always use a safety cable ordercode 70140 70141 3 Use a 3 p XLR cable to connect the Explorers and other devices The pins 1 Earth 2 Signal 3 Signal 4 Link the units as shown in figure 5 Connect a DMX signal cable from the first unit s DMX out socket to the second unit s in socket Repeat this process to link the second third and fourth units 5 Supply electric power Plug electric mains power cords into each unit s IEC socket then plug the other end of the mains power cord into proper electric power supply sockets starting with the first unit Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly 6 Press Mode until the display shows RUN 7 Select Up and then select SOUd for music controlled on the master device Only one fixture can be the master 8 On the slave devices you must select SLAE and no music control The DMX light on the slave devices will start blinking The slave devices must have address A001 Multiple Explorers Set Up DMX Set up Master Slave Set up Fig 5 Note Link all cables before connecting electric power 10
11. ackside 3 4 5 6 Fig 2 3 DMX signal connector OUT 4 DMX signal connector IN 5 IEC power connector 6 Fuse Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec Explorer uses the MSD 250 ordercode 80920P 809200 809330 82603 80935 reflectorbulb as manufactured by all popular manufacturers Use only the appropriate lamp for your unit Note that product versions that use other lamps may be offered in the future Check your product specification label for information Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before changing lamps The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged or deformed due to the heat Do not install lamps with a higher wattage Lamps with a higher wattage generate temperatures the device was not designed for Damages caused by non observance are not subject to warranty Procedure 1 Loosen the 3 screws on the top cover and gently remove the small plastic housing 2 Loosen the 2 screws on the small lamp cover and gently remove the lamp cover 3 Read lamp instructions Do not touch the lamp bulb glass Oil on hands shortens the lamp life If you touch the bulb glass wipe off the glass with a clean lint free towel and rubbing alcohol 4 Insert the lamp pins into the small holes in the lamp socket You can adjust the distance between the lamp and the lens on the back of the cover 5 Put the lamp cover back and fasten the screws snugly Then put the plastic housing back and fasten the
12. amp cuts out Fixture is too hot Clean fan intermittently Make sure air vents at control panel and front lens are not blocked Turn up the air conditioning match local AC voltage and and correct if necessary frequency 20 Product Specification Model Showtec Explorer Basic Voltage 240V 50Hz CE Fuse 10A 250V Dimensions 400x400x476mm LxWxH Weight 25 kg Operation and Programming Signal pin OUT pin 1 earth pin 2 pin 3 Set Up and Addressing LED control panel DMX Channels 13 Signal input 3 pin XLR male Signal output 3 pin XLR female 476 mm Lamp Allowed lamp models Showtec NSD 250 2 2000 hr ordercode 82603 Philips MSD 250 3000 hr 6700K ordercode 80920P Osram HSD 250 2000 hr 6000K ordercode 809260 Osram HSD 250 78 1000 hr 7800K ordercode 809330 Osram HSD 250 80 1000 hr 8000K ordercode 80935 Control Automatic and DMX remote ON OFF Electro mechanical effects Colors 7 colors plus white Gobos rotating 4 rotating metal gobos 1 rotating glass gobos and open Colour wheel with variable rotation speed Gobo rotation adjustable speed All lenses are anti reflection coated High luminous efficiency parabolic system Strobe effect with variable speed 1 flash 10 flashes sec DMX control via standard DMX controller Sound controlled via built in microphone Pan 0 530 Tilt O 280 Automatic Pan Tilt position correction Gobos Glass go
13. bo heat resistant and intensify glass dichroic glas coating Max ambient temperature ta 40 C Max housing temperature fg 80 C Outer diameter 37mm Inner diameter 29mm Cooling 3 axial fans two fan in the projector and one in the base Motor high quality stepping motor controlled by microprocessors Minimum distance Minimum distance from flammable surfaces 0 5m Minimum distance to lighted object 2m Versions for other lamps may be produced Please check the specification label on your product Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice CE 21 2006 Showtec
14. d Turn in addition screw B If the Hot Spot appears too bright you can weaken its intensity by moving the lamp closer to the reflector Turn in addition screw A until the light is evenly distributed If the light at the outside edge of the ray of light appears brighter as in the center the lamp is too close to the reflector In this case move the lamp away from the reflector until the light is evenly distributed and the ray of light appears bright enough 15 Beam Angle 369 92 41 23 Foot candles 3 u a Tr D eet 0 _ 990 E SE 25 SR RI Ki SR A 3 BEES WW I ae ee ee i SE LT os HH IE TER LES T o EST u ee A a a RERN Tr OT E ig LOL A WEE WR te 2 5 5 7 5 10 12 5 15 17 5 20m Distance 1 3 2 63 3 95 5 27m o Diameter Set Up and Operation Follow the directions below as they pertain to your preferred operation mode Before plugging the unit in always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power or vice versa One Explorer 1 Fasten the moving head onto firm trussing Use a clamp ordercode 70351 70308 70322 fastened onto the Explorer Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation 2 Always use a safety cable ordercode 70140 70141 3 Plug one end of the electric mains power cord into the IEC socket on the unit Then plug the other end of the cord into
15. den The Explorer can be placed on a flat stage floor or mounted to any kind of truss by a clamp Mounting a clamp to the underside of the Explorer moving head 1 Omega Holder 2 Eye bolt 3 Mounting plate 4 Clamp 5 Safety cable Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property 4 Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power plug Always pay attention that the right color cable is connected to the right place ___Wire Color pin International Nul Neutral Yellow Green Earth Ground Make sure that the device is always connected properly to the earth Description of the device Features The Showtec Explorer is a moving head with high output and great effects e 1 Color wheel with 7 colored gobos and open e 1 Gobo wheel with 4 metal and 1 glass interchangeable rotating gobos plus open e DMX control via standard DMX controller e 13 DMX control channels required e Mechanical Dimmer Shutter Strobe e Strobe effect with adjustable speed 1 10 flashes sec e Sound controlled via built in microphone e Linear electric focus Pan 0 530 e Tilt 0 280 e Pan Tilt speed amp reset control channel e Automatic Pan Tilt correction e LED display menu with invert e Pan Tilt Invert option e Micro stepping motors e Thermal switch e Lamp MSD 250 e Fuse T10A 250V Overview 1 Fig 1 2 2 Display menu buttons 1 Lens B
16. fety before operating If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation e g after transportation do not switch it on immediately The arising condensation water might damage your device Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature If your Showtec device fails to work properly discontinue use immediately Pack the unit securely preferably in the original packing material and return it to your Showtec dealer for service For adult use only Movinghead must be installed out of the reach of children Never leave the unit running unattended Never attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses For replacement use lamps and fuses of same type and rating only Replace the lamp if it becomes defective or worn out or before usage exceeds the maximum service life Allow the fixture to cool down for 15 minutes before opening the fixture and replacing lamp Protect your hands and eyes with gloves and safety glasses This device falls under protection class Therefore it is essential to connect the yellow green conductor to earth During the initial start up some smoke or smell may arise This is a normal process and does not necessarily mean that the device is defective Repairs servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician WARRANTY Till one year after date of purchase CAUTION EYEDAMAGES IN Avoid looking directly into the light source meant especially
17. for epileptics OPERATING DETERMINATIONS This device is not designed for permanent operation Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects The minimum distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1 meter The maximum ambient temperature ta must never be exceeded 3 If this device is operated in any other way than the one described in this manual the product may suffer damages and the warranty becomes void Any other operation may lead to dangers like short circuit burns electric shock lamp explosion crash etc You endanger your own safety and the safety of others Rigging Please follow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging trussing and all other safety issues Do not attempt the installation yourself Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized dealer Procedure e If the projector is lowered from the ceiling or high joists professional trussing systems have to be used e Use a clamp to mount the projector with the mounting bracket to the trussing system e The projector must never be fixed swinging freely in the room e The installation must always be secured with a safety attachment e g an appropriate safety net or safety cable e When rigging derigging or servicing the projector always make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked and staying in the area is forbid
18. g mode onto DMX mode Pb Automatic SLAE Slave mode SUUd Music mode mm Gm on HI TH Lamp switch Lamp On UFF Lamp Off VEr Software version Lamp hot Lamp error 14 Stand Alone Slave addressing Note Disconnect the fixtures from the DMX controller before master slave operating otherwise data collisions can occur and the fixtures will not work properly It s necessary to insert the XLR termination plug with 120 Ohm into the input of the master fixture and into the output of the last slave fixture in the data link in order to ensure proper transmission on the data link From the master s control panel it is possible to control any slave in a master slave chain 1 Press the Mode button until the display shows Run Press enter and then use the Up Down button The master should be set to PR6 1 and the slaves should be set to SLAE 2 Only one fixture can be the master Up to the 16 slaves may be connected to the master Stand alone operation can be applied to a single fixture the fixture may be set to the master slave mode or controller mode or to multiple fixture operating synchronously For synchronous operation of multiple fixtures the fixtures must all be connected on a data link and one of them is set as a master PR6 1 and the rest as slaves SLAE The DMX address of all the slaves are assigned to ALL and on that particular slave address only one fixture can be connected To the fixture as the
19. master or slave see Addressing menu AULI If the master fixture resets or runs a test program all slaves will execute these acts too You can t play or edit any program on a slave if the master is switched on and connected to the master slave chain Addressing With this menu you can set the DMX address ID DMX addressing 1 Press Mode until the display shows Run then press enter Press the Up Down button until the display shows DNCO and then press Enter 2 Press Up Down to select the required address HOLI Ha press Enter to confirm OU LILI A Ww Hai ALL AG 0 003 HUDD ALL C3 On AS 3 Press Choose the chosen address is shown on the display 15 Channels settings 40176 Explorer 250 Basic Rotating Gobo msp 250 Fixture settings Channel 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10111112 13 Function Pan Tit PanFinelTit Finel Speed Lamp Color nal Rotating Gobo Focus Sh ter oimmer CO 255 Hear a Rotate foo 100 p55 High f re 255 oped Wheel A rh Za 24 255 Shuftar open 224 ara 223 Fast ACARAN gt Random Sinob 160 223 192 Slow 191 Fast Shutter open 1h Slow 153 Fasi ia 4 le ei i e al a T web D Sj 5 k 3 a O e E Pulse Elect d 128 Siow 12 Shutter open be Si m 127 Laf Fair e e d a P No Function Shutter chosed 9 r 3 Cr A D 5 3 Shulber open 2 1 W
20. ne dee vas nvgsoncenshanecenansoees osreb hachanshoncausesthenneca snc ehrn Ri Eoi 16 MAUN UM ANC acs oases RER eaten ser green 16 Canoe LAD ee es DCI ES a IL Gobo FSi e soos a OO EE RR gelt e d Uu Le ME 19 No Light No Movement Al PIOQUEBS vi ee innen 19 NO TRES DO Me IO DNA see ee een een 19 Product Specifications u0200220020002n0nnnonnnennnnnnnnn nenn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnne 21 WARNING CAUTION Keep this device away from rain and moisture Unplug mains lead before opening the housing FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START UP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation operation and maintenance of this device has to be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION Be careful with your operations With a dangerous voltage you can suffer a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires Before your initial start up please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation Should there be any consult your dealer and do not use the device To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty This device contains no user serviceable par
21. ontroller Check data quality If much lower than 100 percent the problem may be a bad data link connection poor Poor data quality quality or broken cables missing termination plug or a defective fixture disturbing the link Inspect connections and cables Bad data link connection Correct poor connections Repair or replace damaged cables Data link not terminated with 120 Insert termination plug in output jack Fixtures reset Ohm termination plug of the last fixture on the link correctly but Incorrect addressing of the Check address setting some respond fixtures Ball au one Bypass one fixture at a time until at all to the normal operation is regained unplug noel One of the fixtures is defective both connectors and connect them and disturbs data transmission on directly together the link Have the defective fixture serviced by a qualified technician Install a phase reversing cable 3 pin XLR Out on the fixtures does between the fixtures or swap pin 2 not match pins 2 and 3 reversed and 3 in the fixture that behaves erratically Shutter closes The color wheel gobo wheel or a Contact a technician for servicing if suddenly gobo has lost its index position the problem persists and the fixture is resetting the effect The power supply settings do not Disconnect fixture Check settings No light match local AC voltage and and correct if necessary frequency Allow fixture to cool L
22. tect whether DMX 512 data is received or not If there is no data received at the DMX input the LED on the control panel will not flash The problem may be The XLR cable from the controller is not connected with the input of the Explorer The controller is switched off or defective the cable or connector is detective or the signal wires are swapped in the input connector Note It s necessary to insert a XLR termination plug with 120 Ohm in the last fixture in order to ensure proper transmission on the DMX data link 13 Remotely controllable functions Colour wheel The Explorer contains a colour wheel with 7 colours and one white The colour wheel can be positioned between two adjacent colours in any position It is also possible to rotate the colour wheel continuously at different speeds Rotating gobo wheel This rotating gobo wheel has 2 metal gobos 3 glass gobos and open Shutter Dimmer Strobe The dimming 0 100 is provided by a simple mechanical shutter unit This unit may also be used for strobe effect 1 10 flashes per second Control Panel Functions Function Table Mode Function Condition FAN Pan movement in positive or negative direction YES negative direction Vertical movement in positive i 7 Hia or negative direction p YES negative direction Hddr Address code set FEO Reset YES reset fu Rainbow colorwheel change color linear pen En NCN H Workin
23. ts Refer servicing to qualified technicians only IMPORTANT The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the device e Never let the power cord come into contact with other cables Handle the power cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit Never use anything to cover the ground contact Never run the device without lamp Never ignite the lamp if the objective lens or any housing cover is open as discharge lamps may expose and emit a high ultraviolet radiation which may cause burns s Never lift the fixture by holding it at the projector head as the mechanics may be damaged Always hold the fixture at the transport handles Never place any material over the lens Never look directly into the light source Never leave any cables lying around Never unscrew the screws of the rotating gobo as the ball bearing will otherwise be opened Do not insert objects into air vents Do not connect this device to a dimmerpack Do not switch the device on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the lamp s life Do not touch the device s housing bare handed during its operation housing becomes very hot Allow the fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before handling e Do not shake the device Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device
24. y refer servicing to a technician Response Suspect three potential problem areas the power supply the lamp the fuse 1 Power supply Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply 2 The lamp Replace the old lamp with a new one with the same specifications See page 8 for replacing lamps 3 The fuse Replace the fuse See page 17 for replacing the fuse No Response to DMX Response Suspect the DMX cable or connectors a controller malfunction a light effect DMX card malfunction 1 Check the DMX cable Unplug the unit change the DMX cable then reconnect to electrical power Try your DMX control again 2 Determine whether the controller or light effect is at fault Does the controller operate properly with other DMX products If not take the controller in for repair If so take the DMX cable and the light effect to a qualified technician See next page for more problem solving 19 Probable cause s No power to the fixture Check that power is switched on and One or more cables are plugged in fixtures are completely dead Primary fuse blown Replace fuse Fixtures reset The controller is not connected Connect controller correctly but all 3 pin XLR Out of the controller Install a phase reversing cable respond does not match XLR Out of the between the controller and the first erratically or not first fixture on the link i e signal is fixture on the link at all to the reversed c
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