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1. e Durable storage case for easy transport e Apollo Philllips Flathead screwdriver included e Programmed effects listed on back of rotator Additional SMART Move Features e Single gobo capacity forthe SMART MOVE JA and SIMPLE SINGLE e Two gobo capability for dynamic effects for both SMART MOve andsSMAAT MOVE DMX e 200 Indexable positions for unique kinetic effects e 18 pre programmed effects that save time e 4pin XLR input and output for daisy chain ease e Speed range of 0 to 21 rpm for versatility e Easy to use rotary switches for effect selection e More powerful 24 VDC transformer for permanent installations and rental applications S Gobo Installation The gobos are centered and held firmly in place by the machined aluminum retaining ring The gobo ring is designed to hold both metal and glass patterns by simply inverting the ring for either thin steel or thicker glass gobos and textured glass A self centering pocket allows the gobo to be placed into the then install the retaining ring It s that simple When using steel gobos the indentation in the retaining ring should be facing out When using glass patterns the indentation should be facing in To remove the ring place the tip of the Apollo screwdriver provided or other small tool in the notch and gently pry the ring up When replacing the ring simply place the ring in position and gently press into place with your fingertips Replacement2. retainer rings and other items are available from your Apollo dealer in the event one becomes misplaced or bent beyond recognition o SMART MOVE and SMART MOVE JR units are powered by a 24V DC adapter supplied with the unit It can be plugged into any 120 volt outlet for smooth operation The 600mA power adapter is a rugged black plastic molded unit that incorporates a heat shield covering with a 4 inch heavy duty audio style jack for long life The simetre siNaLe rotator allows the user to create rotational effects with a minimum of investment Each SIMPLE SINGLe rotator is supplied with a 24V DC 600mA power adapter for permanent installation and demanding rental use This power adapter can be plugged into any 120V AC outlet to provide power via the inch heavy duty audio style jack The simetre sincue rotator is easily operated by plugging the power jack into the rotator and the power adapter into a 120V AC Edison outlet Set the speed by turning the black speed control knob clockwise for faster movement or counter clockwise for slower rotation The simetre siNaGLe rotator is intended as an entry level gobo rotator with a low investment price The gobo is installed in the same manner as detailed on the previous page SMAAT MOVE DMX When the SMART MOVE DMX is used with a lighting console the two 4 pin XLR connectors provide data and power transmission from the remote power supply Three sizes of power
3. supplies are available from Apollo PSU 75W will operate 5 SMAAT MOV e rotators PSU 150W will operate 10 SMAAT MOVE rotators PSU 250W will operate 18 SMART MOVE rotators PSU 400W will operate 28 SMART MOVE rotalors Trouble Shooting SMART MOVE DM X is in rotating mode but not rotating e Possibly missing 24V dc power check for power e Possibly missing DMX signal check for DMX e Check that DMX level is at O on channels 2 and 3 Channel 1 controls speed and rotation SMART MOVE 2M X won t rotate without DMX signal e The unit can be set for fixed rotational mode by setting the rotary switches at 700 reset the switch to the proper address then use the second and third rotary switches to choose your programmed effect SMART MOVE D MX is not indexing properly e Make sure channel 3 is at 0 channel 2 is above 0 to set the speed of movement This allows channel 1 to set the indexed position e The homing sensor circuit has failed Visually inspect rear gobo holder for missing magnetic sensor Consult Apollo All smaRT Move rotators Gobo is not firmly held by retaining ring e The retaining ring may have been inserted backwards Remember place the flat side towards steel gobos shouldered side towards glass gobos Motor turns but gobo does not e Check for loose or broken drive belt e Set screw in drive pulley may be loose e For double rotators check that the two steel gobos h
4. 21 rpm with each of the two gobo holders rotating in opposite directions In this mode of operation set DMX channel 3 at 0 DMX channel 2 at 0 Action DMX channel 1 controls speed and rotation Indexing Mode The SMART MOVE DMX allows the user to position a specific logo at any of 200 positions while operating through a DMX lighting console The steel or glass pattern to be indexed should be placed in the gobo holder located on the back of the unit beneath the serial number sticker In this mode set DMX channel 3 at O DMX channel 2 above 0 Action DMX channel 1 sets a position to index to Action DMX channel 2 sets the speed of movement Place the indexing gobo into the holder while rotator is on and addressed at 000 This allows the gobo s position to be calibrated for proper alignment Smart Move Mode Thesmarat MOVve DM Xx allows the user to access the 20 pre programmed effects while in DMX mode To access these programmed effects set DMX channel 3 above 0 Action DMX channel 1 selects a pre programmed effect to run see selection chart on opposite page Action DMX channel 2 sets the speed or delay time for the effect just as the speed control knob usually does in stand alone mode 8
5. Other products available from Apollo Smart Color Scrollers Smart Power PSU S Stainless Steel Gobos Glass Gobos Gel Filters Tape Dichroics Pattern Holders Donuts And Much More OPERATING MANUAL T SMART MOVE J7 SMART MOVE DMX AS I SMART Move JR APOLLO m QM SIMPLE SINGLE Apollo Design Technology 4130 Fourier Drive Fort Wayne IN 46818 USA Phone 01 260 497 9191 Fax 01 260 497 9192 www internetapollo com APOLLO DESIGN TECHNOLOGY INC Apollo revision 11 06 Congratulations You Now Have An Apollo SMART MOve Gobo Rotator SMART MOve gobo rotators from Apollo bridge the gap between conventional rotators that merely spin and the more refined rotators that allow precision maneuvers with the aid of a lighting desk The idea behind this technology allows the user to produce many programmed effects without the need for a DMX signal generated by a conventional lighting desk SMART MOve rotators are designed to accept metal and or gobos made of black amp white glass dichroic or textured glass They allow you to create fantastic kinetic effects as stand alone units using only AC power or as an addition to your scrollers foggers or other DMX accessories The SMART MOVE family consists of the original SMART MOVE the SMART MOVE DMX which both accept two gobos in any combination of glass and metal and the SMART MOVE JA which accepts one S4J or M size metal or gl
6. ammed effects SMART MOVE DMX When the pattern s have been installed connect power and control cable to unit via the 4 pin XLR male connector For proper operation only Apollo or other high quality accessory cable should be used from the power DMX supply to the rotator DO NOT use microphone cable within any lighting applications The SMART MOVE DMX unit is powered by a 24V DC source and DMX512 1990 protocol Care must be taken to determine that the power supply and the pin configuration are compatible with the unit Full details are listed on page 11 P 222 For simple rotation without DMX control set the rotary switches to 701 and then adjust the speed by turning the black speed control knob clockwise for faster movement or counter clockwise for slower rotation To access the 19 preprogrammed effects simply set the first rotary switch at 7 and the remaining two rotary switches will correspond with the effects listed on the back The rotator should be carefully inserted in the iris slot of the lighting fixture with the control housing box facing the front of the fixture DMX cables are easily looped through the yoke of the ellipsoidal or over the truss to avoid direct contact with the fixture Modes of Operation The SMART MOVE 2M X allows three modes of operation and requires 3 channels of DMX when used with a lighting desk Rotating Mode This enables rotation of two patterns at the same speed from 0 to
7. ass gobo Maintenance Kits SMAAT Move and SMART MOVE DM X kits contain the following replacement parts 2 Belts 6 Teflon spacers 1 Retaining ring 4 Teflon rollers SMART MOVE JA and SIMPLE SINGLE kit contains 1 Belt 4 Teflon spacers 1 Retaining ring 2 Teflon rollers SMART MOVE Repairs e All gobo rotators and power supplies are covered by a 12 month parts and labor warranty The warranty covers parts and labor for 12 months and freight for 30 days after initial purchase In the case of warranty claims please contact Apollo Design Technology Inc directly at the appropriate address as detailed on back cover e Despite the care taken for the compilation of this book Apollo Design Technology Inc cannot be held responsible for any damages resulting from errors that may appear in this book All efforts have been made to provide the most accurate up to date instructions and illustrations possible e Need assistance Call Apollo at 800 288 4626 for details Keep this information handy if requiring technical assistance Serial Number Standard SMART Move Features e Multiple pre programmed effects and variable speeds in either direction for added versatility e Standard 120V operation for convenience e Rugged design and 24VDC 600mA output transformer for durability e Belt driven for quiet operation e Fit most popular ellipsoidals for flexibility e Heavy duty retaining ring for extended use
8. ave not become tangled together PSU Options The SMART MOVE DMX gobo rotator is compatible with the following 24V DC power supplies e Apollo PSU 75W 150W Spectra Q PSU s 250W amp 400W Chroma Q PSU s e Color Q PSU 02 4 Rainbow PSU s Wybron Forerunner DO NOT PLUG SMART MOvVE INTO THE WYBRON COLORAM POWER SUPPLY Because of reversed power pin designation using the Wybron Coloram PSU will cause serious damage to the SMART MOWE electronics The Apollo PSU is available in 4 sizes PSU 75W 1 88A 75 Watt max 100 240 VAC input 24 Volt Output 50 60Hz PSU 150W 6 25A 150 Watt max 85 260 VAC input 24 Volt Output 50 60Hz PSU 250W 10 4A 250 Watt max 115 or 230 VAC input 24 Volt Output 50 60Hz PSU 400W 16 6A 400 Watt max 115 or 230 VAC input 24 Volt Output 50 60Hz All Apollo PSU models have a universal power input cord which can be interchanged with a locally available power cord matching the available power outlet This applies outside N America Apollo PSU 150W 250W and 400W are equipped with the following e XLH 5 pin male and female sockets as DMX input and thru sockets Two XLH male 4 pin output sockets for power amp DMX Two XLH female 4 pin output sockets for power amp DMX Main power indicator Red LED 6 ft AC Edison power cord The PSU provides opto isolation between the incoming DMX and the DMX distributed to the scroller outputs A separate line driver IC buffer
9. s each DMX output Each Apollo PSU 75W is equipped with the following e XLR 5 pin male as DMX input socket e One XLR female 4 pin output socket for power amp DMX e Main power indicator Green LED e 6 ft AC Edison Power cord Addressing the Apollo SMART MOVE DMX isas simple as setting the address on other DMX compatible accessories The three rotary switches are easily accessible on the side of the control cover and require no tools to set the address The SMART MOVE 2M X uses only 3 channels of DMX512 and can be addressed easily by setting the rotary switches with your fingertips To set your desired DMX address turn each rotary switch so that the address reads between 001 and 512 Because each DMX control console operates differently consult the respective manufacturers console manual for patching instructions Please note that after patching the rotator into the console the console s control channel number may and probably will be different than the rotator DMX address number If you are controlling the rotators with a console that has multiple DMX universes please note that different consoles process multiple universes in varying ways Each DMX universe consists of addresses between 001 512 In most conventional consoles if a rotator with an address of 001 is connected to the second universe of the console the console will view the rotator address as 513 In this example 512 was added to the value of the rota
10. tern max size to 2 6 inches round 66 0mm metal 2 5 inches round 64 5mm glass Power Supply Options Please see page 11 for PSU information and specifications of the Apollo Design Technology power supplies pictured below Smart Move Mode continued As mentioned on the previous page DMX channel 3 above 0 Action DMX channel 1 selects a pre programmed effect to run see selection chart below Action DMX channel 2 sets the speed or delay time for the effect just as the speed control knob usually does in stand alone mode Example rotator is addressed at 001 the third channel is set above zero The second channel adjusts the speed of the effect while the first channel chooses the effect Remember three channels of DMX are allotted to the rotator DMX effect selection DMX Value Effect 0 0 home wheel 5 1 clockwise rotation 10 2 counterclockwise rotation 15 3 pendulum 45 degrees 20 4 pendulum 90 degrees 25 5 pendulum 180 degrees 30 6 stutter 3 second increments 35 7 stutter 5 second increments 40 8 stutter 10 second increments 45 9 stagger 3 second increments 50 10 stagger 5 second increments 55 11 stagger 10 second increments 60 12 shake 65 13 clock 70 14 shake pause 3 second increments 75 15 shake pause 5 second increments 80 16 shake pause 10 second increments 85 17 progressive 90 18 whip 95 0 home wheel 100 99 demo mode All pre progr
11. tor s address for the console to process it It is NOT advisable to operate the SMART MOVE the SIMPLE SINGLE orthe SMART MOVE JA rotators by plugging the power adapter into electronic dimmers The dimmer output may not be compatible for use with transformers Please check with the dimmer manufacturer If dimmer is not compatible the 24V power adapter can overheat causing damage and or destruction to the unit Dimensions The Apollo SMART MOVE SMART MOVE DMX are 11 3 inches 287 3mm long 4 7 inches 119 4mm wide 530 inches 13 5mm deep These rotators are designed for use in the ETC Source Four Altman Shakespeare Selecon Pacific and Strand SL ellipsoidal fixtures The Apolo SIMPLE SINGLE is 11 3 inches 287 3mm long 4 7 inches 119 4mm wide 530 inches 13 5mm deep This also fits the ETC Source Four Altman Shakespeare Selecon Pacific and Strand SL ellipsoidal fixtures The Apollo SMART MOVE JR is 11 3 inches 287 3mm long 4 7 inches 119 4mm wide 530 inches 13 5mm deep and designed to fit the ETC Source Four Jr ellipsoidal An optional adapter plate will allow use with the Selecon Acclaim fixture Gobo Sizes The Apollo SMART MOVE SMART MOVE DMX and SIMPLE SINGLE are designed to use B size steel and glass patterns max size up to 3 55 inches round 90 2mm metal 3 15 inches round 80 0mm glass The SMART MOVE JR is designed to use a single M size steel or glass pat
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