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1. econ fly ay So ay 21 Channels 31 Channels 19 Channels 162 Channels Poo XK mo X x j x x Remo KKK om KK OmeChr KK Pedome XK Zore patem Secon u BE Gr En BE HI 1 a 1 KK x 4 me dl x x x x x Strobe x x XX X X X X X X g 3 nr i 1 Image Select and Play Speed MSpeed Control Indigo Highlighter Function Dim The factory default is Standard User Mode See Chapter 5 DMX Programming on page 39 for a detailed description of parameter options offered in each User Mode To Enter the User Mode Menu 1 Press the 22 MODE ESC button to enter the first level of the menu system The display will show Address and Info as the first two options in the top menu level The red star indicates the current option 2 Using the O buttons scroll to User Mode and press the button to select To select a User Mode 3 Using the O 9 buttons scroll to the protocol option you want Standard Reduced Zones Mapping and press the button to select 30 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual CHAPTER 3 Menu System Preset Menu The preset menu allows you to program scenes directly to the fixture The options for designing and playing back presets are described in Chapter 4 Preset Programming on page 33 Battery Menu This menu is only available when you are currently operating in Battery Mode Use the following steps to return to normal power mode
2. 1 Insert the quick lock fasteners Install the second Omega holder Secure the fixture to the truss Fix the clamp A on the bracket by tightening the M12 screw on the bracket to the hole in the center of the bracket A es B of the first Omega holder C into the respective holes on the bottom of the fixture Tighten the quick lock fasteners fully clockwise with a safety cable at attach point D 10 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual CHAPTER 2 SolaWash 37 LED Setup and Configuration Linking SolaWash 37 LED Fixtures The SolaWash 37 LED fixture operates on standard DMX512 link controlled by a DMX console The number of fixtures on a link will be determined by the combined number of channels required by all the fixtures A SolaWash 37 LED fixture using Standard protocol requires a 21 channel footprint on a standard DMX512 link Attach the fixture to the link using data grade cable and 5 pin or 3 pin XLR cable connectors Cable Connectors The SolaWash 37 LED fixture accepts both 3 pin and 5 pin XLR cable connectors Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end of the cable and a female XLR connector on the other end Note Pins four and five of a 5 pin cable connector are not used but they allow a secondary data link to pass through the fixture grounding lug inside XLR shell Sy XLR Shell grounding lug inside XLR shell common negative common cable shi cable
3. button to select Time Info The Time Info menu displays or resets the following time functions Current Time Power On running time in hours Tti Life Hrs Fixture running time in hours Last Run Hrs Hours at last run time reset Timer PIN Use O 9 buttons to set a Timer Password Default PIN 038 Clr Last Run OFF is the default value Select ON to reset run time to O Use this Menu option to trace total fixture hours and set run times for individual shows For example to reset run time to O 1 Navigate to and select Info menu as shown above Time Info is the first option you will view Press the button to select Using the O 9 buttons scroll to Clr Last Run and press the button to select Use the O 9 buttons to scroll to ON and press the button to select Press the button to reset the run time to O or to return to previous menu level 24 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual CHAPTER 3 Menu System Values Display This menu option lets you view the current DMX value for each of the fixture s parameters To view DMX values by Parameter 1 Navigate to and select the Info menu as shown on page 24 2 Using the O 9 buttons scroll to Values Display and press the button to select 3 Using the O 9 buttons scroll to any of the DMX parameters in the SolaWash 37 LED protocol and press the button to view its current DMX decimal value Note The parameter number and name will var
4. SolaWash 37 LED User Manual High End Systems 2013 All Rights Reserved Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice Barco Lighting Systems assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Trademarks and copyrights used in this text High End Systems Wholehog and Lithopatterns are registered trademarks and Internal Effects the High End Systems globe logo and the Hog logo are trademarks of Barco Lighting Systems High End Systems Inc is a registered trademark Belden is a registered trademark of Belden Inc Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products High End Systems disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names owned by others HIGH END SYSTEMS a Barco company SolaWash 37 LED User Manual Version 1 0 December 2013 Contact Information U S and the Americas Sales Department Customer Service World Wide Web High End Systems 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin TX 78758 USA voice 512 836 2242 fax 512 837 5290 Toll Free 800 890 8989 High End Systems 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin TX 78758 USA voice 800 890 8989 fax 512 834 9195 toll free 800 890 8989 http www highend com SolaWash 37 LED User Manual Product Modification Warning High End Systems products are desig
5. 1 Push the Mode Esc button 2 Use the 9 button to scroll to Battery and press the button to select Exit Battery will display in red not currently selected 3 Press the button to select The display will turn off SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 31 CHAPTER 3 Menu System 32 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual CHAPTER 4 Preset Programming Chapter 4 Preset Programming SolaWash 37 LED fixtures can be programmed through the onboard menu system using Preset Programming This section describes how to program your fixtures for stand alone operation using the on board memory in each fixture to create and store scenes Preset Programming Overview Presets are built from combining scenes into programs and then assigning the programs to Program Partitions for playback by a fixture designated as the Master and if desired groups of Slave fixtures assigned to a Program Partition SolaWash 37 LED fixtures ship with factory programmed scenes and programs ready for you to use or edit Creating presets consists of performing the following steps Designating a fixture as the Master Selecting Editing Scenes Sequencing Scenes into Programs Sequencing Programs into Program Partitions Configuring slave fixtures on the link to playback a Program Partition from the master Navigating to the Preset Menu To enter the Preset Menu 1 Press the MODE ESC button to enter the first level of the menu system The display will
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7. FIX LU Seen een 29 ESKE OT ee nee ee 29 User Mode Menu sesta step ess iii dd eai idas dp RR aw idet 30 Preset MCMC sauna orais ne ee a ii Eee 31 EG ELOI MGM nen fia E a e 31 viii SolaWash 37 LED User Manual Chapter 4 Preset Programming SolaWash 37 LED fixtures can be programmed through the onboard menu system using Preset Programming This section describes how to program your fixtures for stand alone operation using the on board memory in each fixture to create and store scenes Preset Programming Overview uuuuuuunnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnn 33 Navigating to the Preset MENU a a TERRE 33 Master ANS AVE dunas DE SO US RS Da 34 Preset MEN auiiiaaiiaaaas asa EDEL RA SERERE RU REDE 35 isi desedheriudre qem T P 35 Automatic Program RUN sacas eine 35 DI OEE ee er 35 BMX Contest 35 MUSIC COMO een 35 EEE SECHS a sad CIO DE te tenonan 36 Edit Scene Parameter 36 FAE qM 36 Set Fade TIME ETE TE da RTT 36 SEC THULE DY eU ac PR 37 GIG PROA ee eU UDevEn EDU da er ado Pa c miuus 37 eic PRO FART Ro 0 o ETE 38 SCENES LI DES M 38 Chapter 5 DMX Programming Multiple DMX protocol options let you program SolaWash 37 LED fixtures as a general wash light or with added pixel and pattern control This chapter describes DMX programming options and SolaWash 37 LED DMX parameters DMX Programming Overview u a aa a aaa oo eo nn nn 39 Full Speed verses MSpeed Control
8. Password Info Clr Last Run Resets last run time to O Value Display All XXX Displays each parameter s current DMX value Displays head temperature in o 9E iba m celsius and Fahrenheit Software Ver VerX XXXX Displays software version removed No DMX Mode Set Inverts Pan movement Pan Reverse Inverts Tilt movement Tilt Reverse O O 0 O n ff n ff 630 540 a sets Pan value in egrees Encoders No encoder feedback Pan Tilt Spd Speed 1 4 Selects Movement Mode Sets microphone sensitivity as a percentage No hibernation 15M Hibernation Q1M 99M Set time until hibernation in minutes aM Default Standby Mode Service PIN Password Service Password Default 050 Service PIN RDM PID HHHHH Displays RDM PID SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 19 CHAPTER 3 Menu System Shutoff Time Shutoff Time 02m 60m Time until auto shutoff in minutes On Rotates display 180 Flip Display Disp Setting Default display orientation Key Lock Set Allows key operation Celsius Temp C F Selects Temperature Scale Fahrenheit Resets factory defaults Reset Default Maintains changes Reset all motors Home Reset other motors Pan amp Tilt Reset Pan Tilt motors Test Password Password Setto 050 before calibration to Set to 050 before calibration before calibration Calibration Fine tunes homing position for 0 255 individual motors Sets 21 DMX channels that Standard include control of fac
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10. degrees with tight beam control and excellent definition and a full color LCD graphic display with touch control Features e Thirty seven 15 watt RGBW LEDs e 36 Indigo Highlighter LEDs e 100 000 LED component life e 18 000 lumen output e Rechargeable battery backup for display Operation e Pan range 540 with optional 630 e Tilt range 265 e Red Green Blue and White color mixing control e Onboard menu system for configuration and preset programming e Linear Zoom 12 65 e Dimmer intensity from 0 to 100 e General dimming and blackout for individual colors Red Green Blue and White SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 1 CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Seven pre programmed macros Four User modes for DMX control Standard 21 channels Reduced 19 channels Zones 31 channels Mapping 90 channels Effects LED Strobe with 18 flashes per second and pulse effect Image lenses and dynamic patterns with speed control Standard user mode Independent color mixing control for four individual zones in seven pre programmed patterns Zones user mode Independent color mixing control for each LED Mapping user mode Virtual CTO on White Construction High resolution micro stepping motor control for smooth motion at all speeds Fast smooth and quiet yoke movement Color LCD menu with battery operation 3 pin and 5 pin XLR RDM connectors Dual Road Case included ETL UL and CE compliance SolaWash 37 LED Us
11. press the button to select The current password will be displayed The default is Password 050 4 Using the O buttons scroll to a 3 digit number and press the button to select as the new service password Note A service password must be set before you can enter a six digit RDM PID number SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 27 CHAPTER 3 Menu System Display Setting The following Display options let you control how the display functions Shutoff Time This option lets you determines when the display automatically shuts off after the last button push You can choose a delay from 02 60 minutes The default delay setting is 05 minutes Flip Display Use this option to rotate the display 180 when that orientation is easier to view Off is the default setting Select On to flip the display Note that this option only takes affect once you exit the menu system by pressing the MODE ESC button Key Lock This display setting lets you activate a key lock Off is the default Select On to activate the key lock and then press and hold the MODE ESC button for 2 seconds when you want to unlock the menu When this function is activated the keys will lock automatically after exiting the edit mode for 15 seconds For example to change the Shutoff Time 1 Navigate to and select the Set menu as shown on page 26 2 Using the O buttons scroll to Display Setting and press the button to select 3 Using the O 9 buttons scrol
12. same DMX controller O and i 48 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual CHAPTER 5 DMX Programming Zoom Parameter The SolaWash 37 LED fixture has a continuous zoom ranging from 12 to 65 The Zoom Coarse and Zoom Fine parameters provide 16 bit continuous control for smooth and precision zoom function from narrow when the DMX value O to wide when the DMX value 255 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 49 CHAPTER 5 DMX Programming 50 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual Chapter 6 General Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter outlines safety and maintenance procedures as well as troubleshooting error messages Safety Considerations CAUTION The information in this chapter is intended to assist qualified personnel only WARNING Disconnect power before servicing Replace fuses with the specified type and rating only Maintenance There are no serviceable parts inside the device The following points have to be considered when inspecting the fixture for maintenance e All screws for installing the devices or parts of the device have to be tightly connected and must not be corroded e Mechanically moved parts must not show any traces of wearing and must not rotate with unbalances e The electric power supply cables must not show any damage material fatigue or sediments Troubleshooting Error Messages When you turn on the fixture it will make a reset at first The display may show Err channel is XX while
13. shield positive Grounding lug inside XLR shell J y Common TN cable shield ie u u 9 IA positive positive Gannon negative SO data true ae cable shield data negative negative ti complement data complement data ma e positive data true Male XLR Connector complement positive data true complement Female XLR Connector This data line is not used by the fixture but allows data to pass through the fixture SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 11 CHAPTER 2 SolaWash 37 LED Setup and Configuration Test each cable with a voltage ohm meter VOM to verify correct polarity and to make sure that the negative and positive pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or to each other CAUTION Do not connect anything to the ground lug on the XLR connectors Do not connect or allow contact between the common cable shield and the fixture s chassis ground Grounding the common could cause a ground loop and or erratic behavior Connecting to the Link To link one or more fixtures to a DMX controller DMX Output DMX Input DMX output DMX Input 5 Pin XLR Socket 5 Pin XLR Socket 3 Pin XLR Socket 3 Pin XLR Socket 1 Ground 2 Signal 1 Ground a m 2 Signal BNA 3 Signal lt gt DMX512 DMX Controller SS 120 Ohms i 1 Connect the male XLR connector of a DMX Data cable to the controller s DMX Data Out connector 2 Connect the Data cable s female XLR connecto
14. show Address and Info as the first two options in the top menu level The red star indicates the current menu Using the O 0 buttons scroll to Preset Press the button to select SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 33 CHAPTER 4 Preset Programming Master and Slave The following example shows the relationship between scenes programs and partitions programmed on the Master and how slave groups are assigned e Groups of scenes are edited into Programs 1 6 on the fixture designated as Master e Program 2 is assigned to Part 1 e Program 4 is assigned to Part 2 e Program 6 is assigned to Part 3 e Fixtures assigned as Slave 1 playback Part 1 e Fixtures assigned as Slave 2 playback Part 2 e Fixtures assigned as Slave 3 playback Part 3 Program 1 Part 1 E Program 2 Program 3 Part 2 lt Program 4 Program 5 Part 3 lt Program 6 34 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual CHAPTER 4 Preset Programming Preset Menu Playback Settings Preset programming requires one fixture to act as the Master All other SolaWash 37 LED fixtures on the link running the same user mode can then be set as slaves to playback the Master presets Slave fixtures receive all their preset parameter and timing information from the master fixture Playback settings designate a fixture as a master or a slave and also allow you to revert from Auto Programming to DMX control from a console or set a fixture in Master or standalone mode for a
15. there are problems with one or more channels XX stands for channel that has the testing sensor for positioning For example when the display shows Err channel is Pan movement it means there is some error in channel 1 If there are some errors on channel 1 and channel 3 at the same time you may see the error message Err channel is Pan movement Err channel is Tilt movement flash twice and then the fixture will generate a second reset If the fixture is still not functioning properly contact High End Systems customer service for assistance PAN movement r PAN yoke movement error This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the yoke s magnetic indexing circuit malfunction sensor failed or magnet missing or the stepping motor is defective or its driving IC on the main PCB The PAN movement is not located in the default position after the reset SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 51 CHAPTER 6 General Maintenance and Troubleshooting TILT movement Er TILT head movement error This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the head s magnetic indexing circuit malfunctions sensor failed or magnet missing or the stepping motor is defective or its driving IC on the main PCB The TILT movement is not located in the default position after the reset 52 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual Appendix A MSpeed Conversion Table The following table lists the MSpeed motor movement times
16. to select The newly selected value will now appear in white the next time you enter the menu 5 The new address will not be stored until the Enter button is pressed GO Address Note For a detailed description of the entire menu 1 system see Chapter 3 Menu System on page 17 14 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual CHAPTER 2 SolaWash 37 LED Setup and Configuration Powering On the Fixture WARNING This equipment is designed for connection to a branch circuit having a maximum overload protection of 20 A CAUTION Do not power on the fixture until verifying that the line cord cap is suitable for the power source in your location For more information see Installing a Power Cord Cap on page 8 Do not unplug motor harnesses while unit is powered To power on the SolaWash 37 LED fixture simply connect it to a 100V 240V AC power source Once the SolaWash 37 LED fixture is connected to a power source it automatically begins a homing procedure to verify that fixture components are functioning Shutting Down the Fixture A DMX controller can shut down the fixture remotely with the Shutdown option in the Control Channel or you can simply disconnect from power The SolaWash 37 LED fixture automatically shuts down in the event of DMX data loss longer than five minutes SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 15 CHAPTER 2 SolaWash 37 LED Setup and Configuration 16 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual Chapter 3 Menu Sys
17. 0 9 rozse 0 LED 23 Blue LED 23 White LED 24 Red LED 24 Green 107 LED 24 Blue LED 24 White LED 25 Red E ose a owe EA NN LED 9 Green Dom ER 48 LED 9 White EDS WM 00 enm 07 SUED Re M oneen 00 LED 11 Blue LED 11 White LED 12 Red RR o EA EN av O onse LED 14 Green LED 14 Blue LED 14 White Eos 0 m tab rere 00 42 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual EN Zoom MN LEE E LN m em 76 Edi 00 LED 2 Green LED 2 Blue LED 2 White ILC EA dED R O m tgp aceon 0 LED 4 Blue LED 4 White LED 5 Red E LED 5 Green LED 5 Blue LED 5 White LED 6 Red LED 6 Green LED 6 Blue CHAPTER 5 DMX Programming LED 25 White LED 30 Red LED 34 Green iED Omm 0 LED 27 Blue LED 31 White LED 36 Red LED 27 White LED 32 Red LED 36 Green 140 141 10 IED3200n SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 43 CHAPTER 5 DMX Programming Parameter Descriptions In the following sections parameters are listed alphabetically and their functions are described in detail Note All DMX values indicated in the detailed parameter descriptions are in decimal units Color Correction Parameter The Color Correction parameter adjusts the color temperature appearance of the LED output from low at a DMX value of 1 to normal at a DMX value of 128 This parameter is part of each protocol option The default for Color Correction is Off when the DMX value 0 Colo
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19. 30 seconds the motor will gradually change position until it reaches its new destination at the end of 30 seconds SolaWash 37 LED fixtures allow optional MSpeed control for pan and tilt movement parameters 16 bit Functionality Several parameters use two channels to provide 16 bit control for very fine adjustment DMX Programming Options Using a DMX controller you can program an unlimited number of looks and retain direct control over the SolaWash 37 LED fixture at all times SolaWash 37 LED fixtures also allow Preset programming through the fixture menu system see Preset Programming on page 33 Programming with a DMX Console Hog 4 Road Hog 4 HedgeHog 4 and Full Boar 4 lighting consoles and Hog 4PC software are available from High End Systems to control SolaWash 37 LED fixtures For information on whether your DMX controller supports SolaWash 37 LED fixtures contact the controller s vendor For information on operating your fixture with a controller or control device such as DMX control software consult the documentation provided with the controller SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 39 CHAPTER 5 DMX Programming SolaWash 37 LED DMX Protocol Options Four protocol options are available for SolaWash 37 LED fixtures All provide full color mixing and color correction as well as Zoom Strobe Dim MSpeed and Indigo Highlighter functions e Standard Protocol uses 21 DMX channels In addition to basic color mixing functio
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21. A number from your dealer or point of purchase BEFORE any units are returned for repair The manufacturer will make the final determination as to whether or not the unit is covered by warranty A fixture must be returned in its original packaging Any other parts returned to High End Systems must be packaged in a suitable manner to ensure the protection of such product unit or parts and such package shall be clearly and prominently marked to indicate that the package contains returned Product units or parts and with an RMA number Accompany all returned Product units or parts with a written explanation of the alleged problem or malfunction Ship returned Product units or parts to 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin TX 78758 USA Note Freight Damage Claims are invalid for fixtures shipped in non factory boxes and packing materials Freight All shipping will be paid by the purchaser Items under warranty shall have return shipping paid by the manufacturer only in the Continental United States Under no circumstances will freight collect shipments be accepted Prepaid shipping does not include rush expediting such as air freight Air freight can be sent customer collect in the Continental United States REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER HIGH END SYSTEMS INC MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT AND HIGH END SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTAB
22. Components CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Lens NO Display DC Switch po JI Microphone Left button 01 Down button o ENTER button NJ oo Right button Mode Esc O 10 Up button 11 Handle 12 5 pin DMX out 13 5 pin DMX in 14 3 pin DMX out 15 3 pin DMX in 16 Power supply 17 Fuse SolaWash 37 LED User Manual CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Related Products and Accessories Heavy duty 5 pin XLR cable 10 55050017 Heavy duty 5 pin XLR cable 25 55050018 Heavy duty 5 pin XLR cable 50 55050019 Heavy duty 5 pin XLR cable 100 55050020 Galvanized safety cable 12040001 6 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual Chapter 2 SolaWash 37 LED Setup and Configuration Installation of your SolaWash 37 LED fixture includes mounting connecting to power DMX linking and configuration Use the following steps to set up and configure your fixture 1 Unpack the fixture Install power cord cap for your location Mount the fixture upright or suspended from a standard truss Connect the fixture to a DMX controller via DMX cabling Uu U N Configure the fixture for DMX control Unpacking the Fixture The SolaWash 37 LED fixture ships in a road case specifically designed to protect the product during transport When unpacking inspect the fixture for physical damage to components High End Systems assumes no responsibility for products that are dam
23. ILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE HIGH END SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE INCLUDING LOST PROFITS SUSTAINED OR INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT OR CAUSED BY PRODUCT DEFECTS OR THE PARTIAL OR TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGE WAS FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN Warranty is void if the product is misused damaged modified in any way or for unauthorized repairs or parts This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SolaWash 37 LED User Manual V Patents This product may use one or more of the following patents US 4 392 187 US 4 602 321 US 4 688 161 US 4 709 311 US 4 779 176 US 4 800 474 US 4 701 833 US 5 010 459 US 5 282 121 US 5 426 576 US 5 515 254 US 5 647 662 US 5 769 531 US 5 812 596 US 5 921 659 US 5 980 066 US 6 048 081 US 6 142 653 US 6 241 366 US 6 278 563 US 6 430 934 US 6 538 797 US 6 575 577 US 6 605 907 US 6 682 031 US 6 783 251 US 6 866 451 US 6 937 338 US 6 988 817 US 7 055 963 US 7 161 562 US 5 031 078 US 5 307 295 US 5 430 629 US 5 537 303 US 5 691 886 US 5 774 273 US 5 823 661 US 5 934 794 US 5 983 280 US 6 054 816 US 6 172 822 US 6 249 091 US 6 288 828 US 6 459 217 US 6 545 586 US 6 578 991
24. aged during transport Return a product for repair in its original packaging Before sending anything to the factory call your High End Systems dealer distributor for a Return Material Authorization RMA number The factory cannot accept any goods shipped without an RMA number SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 7 CHAPTER 2 SolaWash 37 LED Setup and Configuration Installing a Power Cord Cap The power cord for SolaWash 37 LED fixtures ships without a power cord cap Use the information in this section to install the correct power cord cap for your location Because of the variety of power cord caps used worldwide High End Systems Inc cannot make specific recommendations for the power cord cap Contact a local authority for the type of power cord cap needed When installing the power cord cap note that the cores in the mains lead are colored according to the following code e green and yellow earth e white neutral e black live Installing a Line Cord Cap U K Only In the United Kingdom core colours in the mains lead of this equipment may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in the fixture s plug In that case install a line cord cap in accordance with the following code e Connect the green and yellow core to the plug terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow e Connect the white core to the terminal marked with the letter N or
25. and their corresponding DMX controller values If you have a numeric type controller use the Value Decimal dec column If you have a fader type controller use the Value Percentage column If your controller allows you to program hex values use the Value hex column 0 17 253 99 FD 2454 177 69 Bi 049 252 99 FC E RN RN NN 2517 176 69 BO 021 251 98 FB 2580 175 69 AF 025 250 98 FA 2645 174 68 AE 0 28 249 98 F9 B HNE 5 2710 173 68 AD 047 246 96 F6 800 208 82 DO 0 55 245 96 F5 29 80 169 66 A9 7063 244 96 F4 Er 1017 205 80 CD 1058 204 80 CC CTC TE mm EUM ees 3608 163 64 A3 13 7 198 78 C6 3633 160 63 A0 3865 157 62 9D 3944v 156 61 266 280 90 E6 dem ws 61 9B 2 86 229 90 E5 41 04 154 60 3 07 228 89 E4 41 85 153 60 329 227 89 E3 1761 189 74 BD eee 352 226 89 E2 4350 151 59 4434 150 59 45 19 149 58 19 79 185 73 B9 EIET EEN are 221 e7 DD 2093 183 72 B7 5o 220 66 DC 2151 182 71 Be 534 219 86 DB 4954 144 56 90 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 53 Appendix A MSpeed Conversion Table 5224 141 55 8D 5596v 137 54 89 5884 134 53 86 6480 128 50 80 8559 109 43 6D Grm so 3 10149 96 38 6A 67 65 64 63 61 10928 90 35 5A
26. cedures as well as troubleshooting error messages Safety ConsSIderations sirrini od ER E RRRRREEXRERX ann an a a a a 51 Maintenance usa Ea e EE 51 Troubleshooting Error Messages eo eee eee eo eo ere 51 PAN MOVEMENT Er nes 51 TILA Movement c 52 Appendix A MSpeed Conversion Table seeren ennen 53 X SolaWash 37 LED User Manual CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Chapter I Product Overview This chapter describes the features and specifications of the SolaWash 37 LED fixture along with a list of related products and accessories SolaWash 19 LED and SolaWash 37 LED are high brightness moving wash light components of the High End Systems LED line of fixtures The SolaWash 37 LED features 37 RGBW LEDs Thirty six Indigo Highlighter LEDs add another ring of color with independent control As with all the LED fixtures the SolaWash 37 LED technology offers extremely long life with no color degradation A Color Temperature control channel allows you to match the SolaWash output to other conventional light fixtures for a given show Multiple user options provide a wide range of DMX control from basic color mixing and lenses to controlling color of in different pattern zones or independent color control for each individual LED pixel Operational features include smooth 16 bit Pan and Tilt fast zoom control from 12 to 65
27. coloured black e Connect the black core to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured red WARNING Class 1 equipment This equipment must be earthed Vatic Fitter Heads Information Danmark Advarsel Beskyttelse mod elektrisk chock Vigtigt Lederne med gul groen isolation maa kun tilsluttes en klemme maerket db eller 1 8 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual CHAPTER 2 SolaWash 37 LED Setup and Configuration Mounting the Fixture A SolaWash 37 LED fixture can be side mounted or suspended from a support system such as a truss or freestanding on its base WII TI AT R FI PYF X Ai N C S OX NSH ZR ZZ NAN 7 WC fi Fey ASN ZNZ C y i Se A SZ ZS CSS 79 XN EAN 7 7E 0 dus P ARS EP SZ oZ N h Taa WARNING Equipment suitable for dry locations only Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture CAUTION SolaWash 37 LED fixtures must be installed and operated by trained personnel only Always use a secondary safety cable when mounting this fixture Ambient temperature for this fixture is 10 C to 45 C In extreme temperature environments ensure that the fixture is within a safe operating temperature range before turning on to avoid condensation damage pw Do not mount within 5 meters 1 6 feet of a flammable object Note Due to the wide variety of possible lighting designs High End Systems cannot make specific mounting recommendations C
28. e plus White CMY 24 47 Mixes inverse of RGB plus White Red Cyan Green Magenta Blue Yellow 48 79 Cycles through all the colors Red channel controls cycle speed from slow to fast 80 127 Randomly selects color Red channel controls intervals from slow to fast All Zones 200 255 Treats all LEDs as a single zone for color mixing Pattern 3 148 157 with Color channels 18 21 Zone 3 LEDs with Color channels 22 25 and Zone 4 Pattern 4 158 167 LEDs with Color channels 26 29 Pattern 5 168 177 Note Color channels 26 29 are inactive for Zone Pattern 1 since only three Pattern 6 178 187 zones are used to create the pattern Pattern 7 188 197 Zone Pattern Options Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone Pattern 4 Zone Pattern 5 Zone Pattern 6 Zone Pattern 7 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 45 CHAPTER 5 DMX Programming Control Parameter The Control parameter allows remote control of Display Homing Lamp and Shutdown CORRO Remotely shuts down the fixture When a fixture is shut down the LEDs Shutdown 69 130 are off and power to the motors is disabled If a fixture is in shutdown mode the fixture must be homed to bring it back into operation Pan and Tilt Home 131 140 Homes the driver motors for specific fixture components Other Motor Home 141 150 Audio Sync 151 160 Synchronizes audio playback Internal Program 1 161 171 Internal Program 1 172 182 Internal Program 1 183 193 Internal Program 1 194 204 S
29. elects one of the seven factory programmed 8 step scenes to play as a macro Internal Program 1 205 215 Internal Program 1 216 226 Internal Program 1 227 237 Dim Parameter SolaWash 37 LED fixtures provide 16 bit brightness control utilizing the Dim Coarse and Dim Fine parameter without changing the color temperature or the beam shape The dim values range from Off when the DMX value O to fully on when the DMX value 255 46 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual CHAPTER 5 DMX Programming Image Control Parameters Note Image Control parameters are found only in the Standard User Mode protocol The Image parameter lets you select from an array of static patterns and groups of patterns that can be played together to create unique animations A selected image or animation pattern can be color mixed using the Color parameters s DMX NAM Static Images 101 102 Isolates a group of LEDs in patterns that can be colorized Animations 103 254 Static images play to create an animation Color is static and cannot be changed 248 255 All LEDs are on The Image Play Speed parameter provides variable control of the animation speed from slow when the DMX value O to fast when the DMX value 255 Indigo Highlighter Parameters Indigo Highlighter system consists of 36 Highlighters each of which contains four 1 watt indigo LEDs Two parameters define the Indigo Highlighter operation The Indigo Highlighter Function parameter lets you c
30. enes have been recorded the scenes input menu will automatically exit Note During Scenes Input recording the SolaWash 37 LED does not playback the DMX input it only captures it You must edit or playback the scenes after recording to see the results It is best to prepare the scenes on a DMX controller with a zero crossfade for all parameters between each step Remember any change of a DMX value will advance to the next scene to capture 38 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual CHAPTER 5 DMX Programming Chapter 5 DMX Programming Multiple DMX protocol options let you program SolaWash 37 LED fixtures as a general wash light or with added pixel and pattern control This chapter describes DMX programming options and SolaWash 37 LED DMX parameters DMX Programming Overview A parameter is a fixture attribute that can be controlled to modify the light beam in terms of color beam quality and pattern intensity or focus position DMX programming assigns a DMX value to each of the fixture s parameters A scene is one combination of parameter settings Scenes are the building blocks for show creation Full Speed verses MSpeed Control Some parameters can be set to operate at full speed or MSpeed motor speed Full speed operations are completed in the shortest length of time after the motor starts moving With MSpeed control change occurs smoothly over the entire MSpeed time value selected For example if you select an MSpeed time of
31. er Manual CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Specifications Mechanical Specifications Fixture Dimensions 390 mm x 320 mm x 508 mm 15 4 in x 12 6 in x 20 in Roadcase Dimensions 860 mm x 590 mm x 889 mm 33 8 in x 23 2 in x 35 in Fixture Weight 24 kg 54 Ibs Shipping Weight 97 5 kg 215 Ibs 627mm 24 7in 180mm 7 1in LISTA 426 5mm 125mm 4 9in 12 6in SolaWash 37 LED User Manual CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Electrical Specifications Fixture Rated Power 680 W Power consumption AC 100V 240V 50Hz 60Hz 12A Warning Class I equipment For continued protection against electric shock connect this equipment to an AN earthed grounded power source only This equipment for connection to branch circuit having a maximum overload protection of 20 A Environmental Specifications Minimum distance to lighted object 6 m 1 9 ft Minimum distance to flammable objects 6 m 1 9 ft Caution Do not mount on a flammable surface Not for residential use Use in dry locations only Ce Cables and Connectors Belden 3107A or equivalent meets specifications for EIA RS 485 applications with the following characteristics e Two twisted pairs plus a shield e maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF ft e maximum capacitance between conductor and shield 55 pF ft e maximum resistance of 200 1000 ft e nominal impedance 100 1400 4 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual Fixture
32. hoose between continuous or strobed output and whether to have the Indigo Highlighter system function independently from fixture dimming or track it Indigo Highlighter DMX Tracks the fixture dimming with continuous output Periodic Strobe 16 41 Tracks the fixture dimming with periodic strobing from slowest to fastest 128 143 Continuous output independent from fixture dimming Periodic Strobe 144 169 Strobing output independent from fixture dimming from slowest to fastest The Indigo Highlighter Dim parameter adjusts the Indigo Highlighter LEDs from Off when the DMX value O to fully On when the DMX value 255 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 47 CHAPTER 5 DMX Programming MSpeed Motor Speed MSpeed is the time required for a motor to complete movement when changing from one position to another In SolaWash 37 LED fixtures MSpeed provides a means for Pan and Tilt motors to reach their target position at the same time even though each motor may have different distances to travel MSpeed movement is extremely smooth because the fixture controls movements independent of DMX refresh rates MSpeed times vary from 0 15 seconds to 252 7 seconds However when MSpeed is applied to a parameter the delay value length of time allowed for the entire scene needs to be longer than the MSpeed value to allow the motors to complete their movement before the end of the scene An MSpeed value that is longer than the delay value could prod
33. l to Shutoff Time and press the button to select Using the O 9 buttons scroll to a time between 2 and 60 minutes and press the button to select Temp C F This options sets the temperature scale to Celsius or Fahrenheit Celsius is the default setting Reset Default This Set option lets you return all factory options The default setting is Off SolaWash 37 LED fixtures ships with the following factory default settings Tilt Reverse Off No DMX Mode Hold Keylock Off Hibernation 15 minutes Temp C F Celsius Microphone Sensitivity 70 Movement Speed Speed 1 Shutoff Time 5 minutes User Mode Standard Pan Degree 540 Service Password 050 Time Info Off To reset the unit to factory defaults 1 Navigate to and select the Set menu as shown on page 26 2 Using the O buttons scroll to Reset Defaults and press the button to select 3 Using the 0 9 buttons scroll to On and press the button to select 28 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual CHAPTER 3 Menu System Test Options Menu This menu lets you manually Home the fixture and change DMX values for parameters To Enter the Test Options Menu 1 Press the MODE ESC button to enter the first level of the menu system The display will show Address and Info as the first two options in the top menu level The red star indicates the current option 2 Using the HO buttons scroll to Test 3 Press the button to select Homing the Fixt
34. lt Speed This options adjusts the maximum movement speed of the pan and tilt parameters The Speed 1 option is the default normal movement speed Speed 2 Speed 3 and Speed 4 options are progressively slower maximum movement speeds Mic Sensitivity You can adjust the input level for the internal microphone by setting this option from 0 999 o The Default value is 70 Hibernation This menu option determines when the fixture shuts down after DMX data loss You can choose any time between 1 minute and 99 minutes after data loss to shutdown The default setting is 15M Selecting Off will shutdown the fixture immediately upon loss of DMX signal For example to change the Hibernation time from the default setting 1 Navigate to and select the Set menu as shown above 2 Using the QIO buttons scroll to Status and press the O button to select 3 Using the OIO buttons scroll to Hibernation and press the button to select The default setting of 15M will be displayed Using the 9 buttons scroll to a number of minutes between 1 and 99 and press to select or to return to the last menu level Service Setting Two options for service setting allow you to set a Service Password or a RDM PID code To change the Service Password 1 Navigate to and select the Set menu as shown on page 26 2 Using the O buttons scroll to Status and press the button to select 3 Using the O buttons scroll to Service PIN and
35. me way In that case those fixtures must be the same type for example two SolaWash 37 LED fixtures running the same protocol and must share the entire channel range The notes in the following table show the various considerations in determining valid Start Channels for fixtures on a 512 DMX link EDC MES Fixture DMA Channel Rig Type Channel Range Position Footprint Channel SolaWash 37 The Start channel is the first channel First LED in Standard 21 channels C001 1 21 in a consecutive block of channels User Mode assigned to a fixture SolaWash 37 Fixture can be assigned the second Third LED in Reduced 19 channels C029 29 47 block of DMX channels without being User Mode the second fixture on the rig Second Technospot 37 channels C079 79 116 Fal OYE TAP RIG enannes OLET fixtures Fourth Studio Spot 18 channels C121 PER ME oC Ade to be assigned SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 23 CHAPTER 3 Menu System Information Menu The Information menu displays current fixture information such as internal temperature total fixture hours software version and DMX values for each of the fixture s parameters Fixture hours resets are also executed in the Information Menu To enter the Information Menu 1 Press the MODE ESC button to enter the first level of the menu system The display will show Address and Info as the first two options in the top menu level Using the O 9 buttons scroll to Info Press the
36. n to the main menu Edit Program This preset menu option lets you select from 10 factory set programs to edit You can set up to 64 Scenes in a sequence of Steps for each program You can also test the program at any time by selecting Program Test to playback the program as it is currently defined To edit a program 1 2 Navigate to and select the Preset menu as shown on page 35 Use the O 9 buttons to scroll to Edit Prog menu and press to select Use the O buttons to scroll to a program from Program 1 Program 10 and press O to select Use the O 9 buttons to scroll to the Step in the program you want to edit from Step 1 to Step 64 and press to select The display will show which scene is currently assigned to that step Use the O 9 buttons to scroll to the scroll to the scene you want to assign to the step and press to select When you have assigned all the steps you want select End and press to save the program SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 37 CHAPTER 4 Preset Programming Select Program This preset option lets you assign a Preset Program to one of three Program Partitions A fixture assigned as a Slave can playback any Program Partition defined by the Master fixture Note The Master fixture can only playback Program Partition 1 To assign a program to each Program Partition 1 2 Navigate to and select the Preset menu as shown on page 35 Use the O butt
37. ned and manufactured to meet the requirements of United States and International safety regulations Modifications to the product could affect safety and render the product non compliant to relevant safety standards Mise En Garde Contre La Modification Du Produit Les produits High End Systems sont concus et fabriqu s conform ment aux exigences des r glements internationaux de s curit Toute modification du produit peut entrainer sa non conformit aux normes de s curit en vigueur Produktmodifikationswarnung Design und Herstellung von High End Systems entsprechen den Anforderungen der U S Amerikanischen und internationalen Sicherheitsvorschriften Ab nderungen dieses Produktes k nnen dessen Sicherheit beeintrachtigen und unter Umstanden gegen die diesbez glichen Sicherheitsnormen verstoBen Avvertenza Sulla Modifica Del Prodotto I prodotti di High End Systems sono stati progettati e fabbricati per soddisfare i requisiti delle normative di sicurezza statunitensi ed internazionali Qualsiasi modifica al prodotto potrebbe pregiudicare la sicurezza e rendere il prodotto non conforme agli standard di sicurezza pertinenti Advertencia De Modificaci n Del Producto Los productos de High End Systems est n dise ados y fabricados para cumplir los requisitos de las reglamentaciones de seguridad de los Estados Unidos e internacionales Las modificaciones al producto podr an afectar la seguridad y dejar al producto fuera de conformidad c
38. nnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 11 Cable Connectors PR RR RN RR pH DUE VEM pce 11 Connecting to the LINK versaut ae UR 12 Configuring SolaWash 37 LED for DMX Control 1e een 13 Setting a Start Channel in Battery Mode sssesssssee nennen nn 14 Powering On the FIXEUFG aaa 21225050525 525 520 ETE aan anna Ur E nenn 15 Shutting Down the FIXEUFG a a 15 Chapter 3 Menu System This chapter shows you how to access and navigate the onboard Menu system and the options available for each menu with examples Menu System OVOFVIGW ae 17 Navigation BASICS ai na fad pud n dr asco VV Rd dtu DIRAS 18 Battery ODeratlon zerrissen 18 Extn Battery Mode rrine AEEA TEE ATAOE 18 SolaWash 37 LED Menu Map zu 1 0 0 um nn En a a a En aaa Hanna nee 19 Menu SYSTEM ODELIODS vun anne 22 Paares MENU een 22 Setting aStarb Channels san 22 Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment csse nens 23 Prormaliaon UM TE 24 TIe IMO mr ee ee een 24 Iuci Aabicl s 25 Head Temper ture unssannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 25 Software Vel slOllosssssussisacu nee 25 Set MONU MT a A ngainniine 26 Slabs CO PELO e PM en erh 26 SELVICE SEINO nn uude a nd DO diver NA UD UN Ri 27 DISD ay SELL said oe Dia TTE 28 Tomo Canis E qa DA aa a ee 28 RESCE DEU ab Sad RUC RAS DUO TUNI PL DEDE 28 Pest ODON Men eS 29 Homing the
39. ns it includes control of factory defined static images and image animations e Zones Protocol uses 31 DMX channels to include color control for up to four zones in seven defined patterns e Reduced Protocol defines 19 DMX channels for basic color wash light functions e Mapping Protocol uses 162 DMX channels to let you control each of the fixture array s 37 LEDs independently Indigo Highlighter LEDs are still controlled separately You select the protocol for an individual fixture in the display menu system see User Mode Menu on page 30 Standard Protocol Channel Function Dim Channel Function 15 s Color Function E E a NE IN NC M NN Elec E Cm 40 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual Zones Protocol Tilt Color Correction Zoom BEE NE M Le ee Ls m m E men m M NN O E E a E Reduced Protocol CHAPTER 5 DMX Programming Channel Funden 0 Oa wegen 0000 0m Regma Reame RECO 0m m 0000 0m wege 03 Indgo hig Funion a raso Hoone om 0 ge Ce NN SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 41 CHAPTER 5 DMX Programming Mapping Protocol Chan Function Cham Function Ca rem LED ee ams 76 jenem 0 Ca O a 4 LED 8 Red LED 17 Green s LED I7Green 8 powe INLINE KA IL NN LED 18 Blue E LED 18 White LED 19 Red Dora o AL 8 EXER 00 9 exe 0 o L 9 awe 00 w uere 007 LED 21 Green LED a Green 0 9 Eme
40. nual 21 CHAPTER 3 Menu System Menu System Options The following sections describe and give examples for selecting and or setting available fixture configuration options Address Menu Address is the top level menu selection used to set the fixture s DMX start channel You can address the fixture before applying power in the battery mode or in normal mode after you power up the fixture A SolaWash 37 LED fixture requires a 21 channel range when set to run Standard protocol The last valid Start channel for standard user mode is 492 512 21 1 Other protocol options are available and require a different number of consecutive channels The protocol selection is set in the Menu System For information on setting a fixture to a different protocol option see User Mode Menu on page 30 Setting a Start Channel Address 1 Turn on the menu system by pressing and holding the 2 1 Battery button for two seconds The display will show Ca the current Function and Start Channel assigned to the fixture Menu Press lt Mode gt 073F 2 Press the C3 MODE ESC button to enter the first level of the menu system The display will show Address and LED Info as the first two options in the top menu level The red star indicates the current menu as you scroll through the level using the O 9 buttons CO Address The number at the bottom left of the display indicates the Menu Level you are on Address is the first option on IR the fir
41. o Set 3 Press the button to select Status Options This menu lets you configure the fixture functions listed below No DMX Mode This option determines the fixture state after the DMX signal is removed The Default setting is Hold You can choose from the following options CloseShutter Shuts LEDs off when DMX is removed Hold Holds the current values for all parameters Auto Program Reverts to Auto Program Playback Music Ctrl Reverts to Music Control Playback Pan Reverse This menu option inverts the direction of the pan motor to coordinate movements between fixtures mounted opposite each other horizontally The default setting is Off On inverts the fixture s Pan motion Tilt Reverse This menu option inverts the direction of the tilt motor to coordinate movements between fixtures on a link facing each other vertically The default setting is Off On inverts the fixture s Tilt motion Pan Degree The standard pan range of a SolaWash 37 LED fixture is 0 540 This option lets you expand the pan range to an upper limit of 630 To expand the pan range scroll from the default option of 540 to 630 and press the button to select Encoders Encoders maintain the Pan and Tilt position of the fixture but may need to be disabled to perform certain test and maintenance procedures The default setting is On To disable encoders select the Off option 26 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual CHAPTER 3 Menu System Pan Ti
42. on las normas de seguridad relevantes SolaWash 37 LED User Manual iii Important Safety Information Instructions pertaining to continued protection against fire electric shock and injury to persons are found throughout this manual Please read all instructions prior to assembling mounting and operating this equipment The following international caution and warning symbols appear in margins throughout this manual to highlight messages This symbol appears adjacent to Caution messages Not heeding these messages could result in personal injury and or damage to equipment This symbol appears adjacent to high voltage warning messages Not heeding these messages could result in serious personal injury This symbol cautions against mounting the fixture on or near a flammable surface This symbol indicates that while operating equipment surfaces may reach very high temperatures Allow the fixture to cool before handling RP IV SolaWash 37 LED User Manual Warranty Information Limited Warranty Unless otherwise stated your product is covered by a one year parts and labor limited warranty It is the owner s responsibility to furnish receipts or invoices for verification of purchase date and dealer or distributor If purchase date cannot be provided date of manufacture will be used to determine warranty period Returning an ltem Under Warranty for Repair It is necessary to obtain a Return Material Authorization RM
43. ons to scroll to Select Prog menu and press to select Each Program Part has 10 preset programs Use the O 9 buttons to scroll to Prog Part 1 and press to select Use the O 9 buttons to scroll to a program from Program 1 Program 10 and press to select the program you want to include in the Program Part Use the 2 9 buttons to scroll to Prog Part 2 and press to select Use the O 9 buttons to scroll to a program from Program 1 Program 10 and press to select the program you want to include in the Program Part Use the O 9 buttons to scroll to Prog Part 3 and press to select Use the O 9 buttons to scroll to a program from Program 1 Program 10 and press to select the program you want to include in the Program Part Press the button to return to the main menu Scenes Input This function allows you to capture multiple scenes from DMX values input to the fixture You first define the number of scenes to capture and then each time a DMX value changes a different scene will be captured 1 2 3 A Navigate to and select the Preset menu as shown on page 49 Use the O buttons to scroll to the Scenes Input option and press Ato select Use the OG buttons to set the starting scene number Use the 9 buttons to set the ending scene number With each change of any DMX value the capturing scene will advance to the next one in the range When all sc
44. onsider the following procedures as suggested guidelines only SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 9 CHAPTER 2 SolaWash 37 LED Setup and Configuration Mounting the Fixture Upright CAUTION Do not mount the fixture upright without the four rubber feet attached To mount the fixture up 24 kg 54 Ib weight of the SolaWash 37 LED fixture If the surface is above floor height use safety cables to secure the fixture to the surface Truss Mounting When mounting the fixture on a truss or another type of support Verify the truss or support will handle the combined weight of all the devices on the truss Each SolaWash 37 LED fixture weighs 24 kg 354 Ib Always mount a SolaWash 37 LED fixture using the mounting bracket assembly that shipped with your fixture and a safety cable attached to the fixture s base WARNING Before mounting disconnect power to the fixture CAUTION Only experienced lighting personnel should attempt to hang a lighting fixture to an appropriate theatrical truss WARNING In all cases a safety cable should also be fixed between the safety cable mounting holes located at the bottom of the fixture base housing and the truss Failure to use a safety cable could result in injury or death High End Systems supplies the proper safety cables and may be contacted for replacements if necessary For more information go to www highend com trusshang gt gt gt To mount a SolaWash 37 LED fixture on a standard truss
45. ontrol This Playback option lets you designate a fixture to playback scenes based on audio triggers detected by the internal microphone in stand alone or as a Master Alone is the default setting SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 35 CHAPTER 4 Preset Programming Edit Scenes A parameter is a fixture attribute that can be controlled to modify the light beam in terms of color beam quality and pattern intensity or focus position DMX programming assigns a DMX value to each of the fixture s parameters A scene is one combination of parameter settings SolaWash 37 LED fixtures provide 250 pre programmed scenes you can use or edit to build a preset program The first 64 scenes have factory created settings which can be edited as desired Edit Scene Parameters The Edit Scenes option lets you select a DMX value for any of the 28 parameters in the SolaWash 37 LED DMX protocol To edit the DMX parameters in a scene 1 Navigate to and select the Preset menu as shown on page 35 2 Use the O 9 buttons to scroll to the Edit Scenes option and press to select 3 Use the O buttons to scroll to the Scene number you wish to build on from 1 250 and press to select 4 Use the O 9 buttons to scroll to the parameter you wish to edit Pan Tilt MSpeed Color Wheel etc and press to select 5 Use the O 9 buttons to scroll to a new DMX value for the parameter you have selected and press to select This takes you back to
46. parameter options Continue through all parameters until your desired look is complete See Chapter 5 DMX Programming on page 39 to find parameter values for the option you want to assign 6 When you are finished selecting all parameter values for a particular Scene press the button to return to the Preset level menu Edit Scene Time This Scene Edit option lets you set the scene time in seconds from 00 2s 99 9s The default value is 00 3s This values determines how long the scene will play before the next scene is triggered Set Fade Time This Scene Edit option lets you set a fade time value from 000 255 This values determines the crossfade time applied to parameters once the scene is triggered 36 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual CHAPTER 4 Preset Programming Set Input by Out This Scene Edit option allows you to capture the parameter values for a scene from DMX input into the fixture Once you create a look from a DMX console do the following 1 2 5 6 Navigate to and select the Preset menu as shown on page 35 Use the O 9 buttons to scroll to the Edit Scenes option and press to select Use the O 9 buttons to scroll to the Scene number you wish to build on from 1 250 and press to select Use the O button to scroll to the Input by Out and press to select The scene will record the current parameter values being input via DMX When you are finished capturing DMX into a scene press to retur
47. r Mixing Parameters The Red Green Blue and White parameter channels control the saturation brightness level of each color for color mixing Values for each color parameter range from Off when the DMX value O to fully On when the DMX value 255 In Standard and Reduced Protocol four color channels mix color for all array LEDs Zones protocol assigns four color parameter channels for each zone Mapping Protocol assigne four channels to each LED in the array The Color Function parameter offers multiple options for controlling the LED color mixing and output Note The Color Function parameter is not included in the Mapping Protocol options Standard and Reduced Protocol Color Functions Color Function EI Description Value Mixes Red Green and Blue and White 24 47 Mixes inverse of RGB plus White Red Cyan Green Magenta Blue Yellow 48 79 Cycles through all the colors Red channel controls cycle speed from slow to fas 80 127 Randomly selects color Red channel controls intervals from slow to fast 44 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual CHAPTER 5 DMX Programming Zones Protocol Color Function In addition to the standard Color Function options Zone protocol provides additional color channels to control color mixing in each zone of seven patterns Values for each color parameter range from Off when the DMX value O to fully On when the DMX value 255 en ann Description Function Value E Mixes Red Green and Blu
48. r to the Data In connector of the first or next fixture on the DMX link 3 Continue linking the remaining fixtures connecting a cable from the Data Out connector of each fixture to the Data In connector of the next fixture on the link For installations where the DMX cable has to run a long distance or is in an electrically noisy environment a DMX terminator on the last fixture of the link prevents data reflection which can corrupt the data communication on the link 12 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual CHAPTER 2 SolaWash 37 LED Setup and Configuration Terminate the link by installing a 120 ohm 1 4 watt 1200 minimum terminator in the fixture s Data Out N female cable connector in the last fixture on each DMX link 1 To construct a terminator PIN 3 PIN 2 1 Disassemble a male 3 pin or 5 pin XLR connector 2 Solder a 120 ohm resistor minimum of 1 4 watt between Pin 2 and Pin 3 3 Reassemble the XLR connector Configuring SolaWash 37 LED for DMX Control Each SolaWash 37 LED fixture running standard protocol requires a block of 21 consecutive channels on a standard DMX512 link Up to 24 standard SolaWash 37 LED fixtures can be assigned to a single link For more information on Start Channels see Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment on page 23 Address your fixture by setting the first channel of the channel range you want to assign this fixture on the link Note Other protocol options are available and requi
49. re I PIDE iii Important Safety Information an iV Warani FORENE OM passeia senda SDS ow earn AS Si dd a e nd V Hear V Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair znssssunnnnnnn nenn nn nnn nn V Fre ON er V lucc qt vi Chapter 1 Product Overview This chapter describes the features and specifications of the SolaWash 37 LED fixture along with a list of related products and accessories FOATUFOS ee eee eee rer er ana nn anna 1 OS AION ee REN 1 eje dM da a ag 2 CON OCTO tdi ee ee ne EE 2 SDECITICALIONS nenn 3 Mechanical Specifications use 3 BICC ical SPEcICSLION IE o 0 0 US T 4 Environmental Specifications ein na 4 Cables and euet in RU ES 4 Fixture COMPONGIS sun 5 Related Products and Accessories ee eeeeee renean unam nnn 6 Chapter 2 SolaWash 37 LED Setup and Configuration Installation of your SolaWash 37 LED fixture includes mounting connecting to power DMX linking and configuration Unpacking the Fixt re sn 7 Installing a Power Cord Cap u 0 00 u a a a a na 8 Installing a Line Cord Cap U K Only ssssssseenn mmm hmmm nennen 8 Vatic Fitter Heads Information Danmark z2ssssnennnnnnn nun nenn nennen nun nenn nun nun 8 MOUNTING The Fixt ure sn 9 MOUNTING the Fixture UDEIOL area 9 TUSE MOUNINO re 9 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual vii Linking SolaWash 37 LED Fixtures uuuuuuunun
50. re a different number of consecutive channels The protocol selection is made in the Menu System For information on setting a fixture to a different protocol option see User Mode Menu on page 30 Addressing is done for each unit using the fixture s menu system You can access the menu system is in battery mode to Address the fixture before you mount it or apply power SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 13 CHAPTER 2 SolaWash 37 LED Setup and Configuration Setting a Start Channel in Battery Mode To address a SolaWash 37 LED fixture in battery mode 1 Turn on the menu system by pressing and holding the Battery button for two seconds The display will show the current Function and the Start Channel currently Address assigned to the fixture 2 Press the MODE ESC button to enter the first level of the menu system The display will show Address and WERE E 073F Info as the first two options in the top menu level The red star indicates the option you are on as you scroll through the levels using the and 9 buttons LED The number at the bottom left of the display indicates the Menu Level you are on Address is the first option on the first level GO Address 3 Press the Enter button to choose Address The pa currently selected Start Channel is displayed in white i i Info 4 Using the O and buttons scroll through other A available values displayed in red to the desired start channel and press
51. rn to the previous menu level without changing the value of an option Note The currently selected option displays as white Unselected options display in red Continue pressing the amp button to move back up levels until exiting the Menu system Note Some option changes do not take effect until you fully exit the menu system Battery Operation The SolaWash 37 LED fixture has an internal rechargeable battery that allows menu operation without power being applied to the fixture To access the display menu in this mode press the Battery button for two seconds Note The Battery button will not respond if the fixture is receiving power Exiting Battery Mode The battery mode of the Menu will automatically switch off one minute after the last button press to conserve battery power To manually exit the Battery Mode 1 Push the Mode Esc button once 2 Use the 9 button to scroll to Battery and press the button to select Exit Battery will display in red not currently selected 3 Press the button to select The display will turn off 18 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual CHAPTER 3 Menu System SolaWash 37 LED Menu Map Address Set ome ee DMX HHH 1 484 Sets the first value of a unique 28 channel range on DMX link mom OOO O e Power On running time in hours Ttl Life Hrs h Fixture running time in hours Time Info Last Run Hrs h Hours at last run time reset Timer PIN RR Sets a Timer
52. st level o Info 3 Press the Enter button to choose Address The currently selected Start Channel is displayed in white 4 Use the O buttons to scroll to the desired start channel and press to select TO Address 001 22 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual CHAPTER 3 Menu System Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment There are 512 available channels on each DMX link divided among all the devices in a particular link A fixture must have a unique Start channel number in order to respond independently to controller commands To determine each fixture s DMX start channel in a link identify the channel range of every fixture on the link Channel range is the number of consecutive channels a fixture requires Each SolaWash 37 LED fixture requires a block of 21 consecutive channels on a 512 Channel DMX link when running standard protocol The Start channel is the first number of a fixture s channel range When setting the Start channel on a fixture remember e A fixture s physical location on the link does not have to coincide with the order of channel range assignments in the link e The fixture s channel range must not overlap any other device s channel range on the link When two devices on the same DMX link have overlapping channel ranges one or both devices will be disabled or behave erratically The single exception would be if two or more fixtures need to respond to controller commands in exactly the sa
53. tem This chapter shows you how to access and navigate the onboard Menu system and the options available for each menu with examples Menu System Overview The front panel on SolaWash 37 LED fixtures has a full color LCD screen and navigation buttons to display and operate the onboard menu system You can use the Menu system to perform the following functions at the fixture level e Assign a DMX start channel e Access and set fixture options e View fixture status e Create preset programs Menu system buttons Menu display Press for Battery Operation MIC Function DMX Receive Address e 001 Menu Press lt Mode gt 073F SolaWash 37 LED SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 17 CHAPTER 3 Menu System Navigation Basics 1 Enter the Menu system by pressing the Mode Esc button for a few seconds until the menu appears The current option is displayed Use the O and 9 buttons to scroll through menu options at the current level The red star indicates the current menu Note At the option or setting level of the menu the currently selected option is displayed in white Other options are displayed in red Stop at the desired menu and press the Enter button to select If there is another level of menu choices repeat Steps 2 and 3 Note The new option will not be stored unless the Enter button is pressed Stop at the desired option and press the button to select or press the amp button to retu
54. tory defined image patterns Sets 31 DMX channels that zones include pattern control for seven UserMode defined zones Reduced Sets 19 DMX channels for basic color wash functions only Sets 90 DMX channels that Mapping includes color control for individual LEDs 20 SolaWash 37 LED User Manual Level 2 Program 1 Edit Program se Program 10 Edit Scene 001 Edit Scenes Edit Scene 250 CHAPTER 3 Menu eee Menu System Option Setting Description Notes Reverts to playback via console m ET 1 Slave 2 DMX DMX Control Set to Slave Playback Auto Program Assigns auto program mode Alone Music Control Assigns music control mode Program 1 Program Program Select Prog e Program Program Prog Part 3 e Preset Program 10 Assigns slave setting Selects program to be run in the Program part Program Test Step 01 SCxxx Runs the program as edited Chooses a scene for each step in the selected program EEG 64 SCxxx Allows you to seta DMX value for any of the 21 parameters see DMX Programming on page 39 Pan Indigo Dim Lets you set a fade time value from 000 255 Scene Time Lets you set a scene time from 00 2s 99 9s Input by Out Allows you to capture DMX values for all parameters into a scene Fade Time E in MEM Battery Note This menu only appears when you are in battery mode Exits the battery mode and shuts pena ney off the display SolaWash 37 LED User Ma
55. uce an undesirable result for example no light output during the scene For a listing of exact MSpeed times see Appendix A MSpeed Conversion Table on page 53 Pan and Tilt Parameters The SolaWash 37 LED fixture has a 540 pan range and a 265 tilt range Two DMX channels provide 16 bit adjustment to a fraction of a degree for pan and tilt position SolaWash fixtures also have an option for a 630 pan range that you can select in the Info section of the Menu system see Pan Degree on page 26 An MSpeed function is available for Pan and Tilt parameters when the MSpeed parameter For information on implementing MSpeed see MSpeed Motor Speed above Note Optical encoders for pan and tilt instantly correct the fixture s position if the fixture is jarred from its programmed position If a physical obstruction prevents the fixture from correcting its position the fixture times out to prevent wear on the motors If the fixture has timed out remove the obstruction and home the fixture to return it to normal operation Strobe Parameter LEDs can be turned on and off to create different strobe effects set in the Strobe parameter Off is the default when the DMX value 0 DMX a Synchronous strobe 1 100 Strobes the output at equal intervals from slow to fast Random Random 101 177 Strobes at random intervals Strobe Synchronous Random Synchronizes random strobing for all SolaSpot 19 LED fixtures using the 178 254 Strobe
56. udio control Automatic Program Run This Playback option lets you designate a fixture to playback in Standalone mode or as a Master Alone is the default setting To designate a fixture as a Master 1 Navigate to and select the Preset menu as shown on page 35 2 Use the 9 buttons to scroll to Playback menu and press to select 3 Use the O 0 buttons to scroll to Auto Program menu and press to select A Use the O 9 buttons to scroll to Master and press to select Your choice will be shown in the display Set to Slave After a preset program is defined on a Master fixture other SolaWash 37 LED fixtures on the same DMX link can be designated slaves to playback Program Part 1 2 or 3 as defined on the Master fixture see Select Program on page 38 To designate a fixture as a Slave 1 Navigate to and select the Preset menu as shown on page 35 2 Use the 1 buttons to scroll to Playback menu and press to select 3 Use the O 9 buttons to scroll to Set To Slave menu and press to select A Use the O 9 buttons to scroll to Slavel Slave2 or Slave3 option and press to select Your choice will be shown in the display DMX Control Selecting this option reverts the function from Auto Program Preset Programming to DMX Receive console control Selecting this option will take you back to the menu startup screen where DMX Receive will be displayed as the currently selected function Music C
57. ure The SolaWash 37 LED fixture automatically homes whenever it is connected to power The following options are available to let you manually home all the fixture motors or motors for specific functions All Reset all motors Others Reset other motors Pan amp Tilt Reset Pan Tilt motors For example to manually home the pan and tilt motors 1 Navigate to and select the Test menu as shown above 2 Using the 9 buttons scroll to Home and press the button to select 3 Using the MO buttons scroll to Pan amp Tilt and press the button to select The fixture automatically begins homing the Pan and Tilt motors Calibration This Test menu option lets you fine tune the home position for fixture motors For example to calibrate Pan motor after homing 1 Navigate to and select the Test menu as shown above 2 Using the ME buttons scroll to Calibration and press the button to select 3 Using the 1 9 buttons scroll to Pan and press the button to select 4 Using the MO buttons adjust the Gobo Wheel 1 offset value and press the button to store the calibration adjustment SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 29 CHAPTER 3 Menu System User Mode Menu Use this menu to select the Protocol option you want to use for DMX control The SolaWash 37 LED has four user mode options each with different control features and channel requirements Protocol Option Control Features Protocol Option Control Features
58. y depending on the DMX protocol options being used See Chapter 5 SolaWash 37 LED DMX Protocol Options on page 40 and User Mode Menu on page 30 Head Temperature The SolaWash 37 LED fixture contains temperature sensors that monitor the air temperature inside the housing near the display board To view temperature 1 Navigate to and select the Info menu as shown on page 24 2 Using the O 9 buttons scroll to Head Temp and press the button to select The temperature will be displayed in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit depending on which scale is currently selected in the Set menu see Temp C F on page 28 Software Version This Info menu option displays the current fixture software loaded on the unit Software versions can vary even between units purchased at the same time To view fixture 1 Navigate to and select the Info menu as shown on page 24 2 Using the O 9 buttons scroll to Software Ver and press the button to select Software version will be displayed in the form VX XXXX SolaWash 37 LED User Manual 25 CHAPTER 3 Menu System Set Menu The Set Parameters menu lets you configure your fixture s motion display and data source settings To enter the Set menu 1 Press the E MODE ESC button to enter the first level of the menu system The display will show Address and Info as the first two options in the top menu level The red star indicates the current option 2 Using the O 9 buttons scroll t

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