x.Spot™ Addendum: Framing/Iris Module
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1. 0 sets a blade to its maximum beam coverage of the light beam see Figure 8 on page 5 Blades i y o V i gt 1 and 2 close to a minimum gap of 10mm 4in 10m aa N 4 e blades 2 and 4 to 25mm 0lin A DMX value of N SIN 4 a Pa Blade Angle Parameters Framing protocol Channels 29 31 33 and 35 in dependently control Blade angle Blades 1 and 2 have a maximum potential angle range of 14 Blades 3 and 4 have a maximum potential angle range of 32 see Figure 9 The potential angle range will be affected by the position parameter setting for that blade Frame Rotate Framing protocol Channel 36 controls the Module frame rotation with a maximum range of 45 as shown in Figure 7 on page 4 Iris Iris is a continuous parameter controlled by DMX Channel 37 The iris utilizes a variable circular opening to control the beam diameter See Table 1 for Iris settings Note The range of iris movement is greater with the Framing Iris module than for a standard configuration x Spot fixture Table 1 Iris Setting Descriptions Iris Setting Description Close Closes the iris Variable Iris Determines the diameter of the beam Open Fully opens the iris Periodic Strobe Variable Strobes the beam diameter at specified intervals Random Strobe Variable Strobes the beam diameter at random intervals Ramp Open Snap Shut Fully opens the iris at variable speeds then snaps shut at full spe2. that may appear in this document Trademarks used in this text High End Systems the High End Systems globe logo and LithoPatterns are registered trademarks and x Spot is a trademarks of High End Systems 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 l3 x Spot Addendum Framing Iris Module gt P N 60600205 Version 1 0 January 2002 G i Printed in the USA 8 Framing Iris Module x Spot User Manual Addendum
3. Control Indexed 128 143 50 56 80 8F Forward Wheel Spin 144 159 57 62 90 9F Reverse Wheel Spin 160 175 63 69 A0 AF Scan 176 191 69 75 BO BF Random 192 207 75 81 C0 CF Blink 208 223 82 88 DO DF TBC 224 239 88 94 E0 EF Continuous 240 255 94 100 FO FF Indexed Blink Scan Modes Position 1 Open 0 15 0 6 0 0OF Position 2 16 47 6 18 10 2F Position 3 48 79 19 31 30 4F ia Position 4 80 111 31 44 50 6F PA TOER NOON Eon 112 143 44 56 70 8F Position 6 144 175 57 69 90 AF Position 7 176 207 69 81 BO CF Position 8 208 239 82 94 DO EF Position 1 Open 240 255 94 100 FO FF 6 Framing Iris Module x Spot User Manual Addendum onan Parameter Description fase ur hens Spin Mode Spin Stop 0 3 0 1 0 3 Spin Forward Slowest to Fastest 4 255 2 100 4 FF af Spin Reverse Slowest to Fastest 4 255 2 100 4 FF 24 pee Position Random Mode Random Stop 0 3 0 1 0 3 Random Slowest to Fastest 4 255 2 100 4 FF Continuous Mode Positioning from 1 360 degrees 0 255 100 FF Full Speed Control Indexed 0 15 0 6 0 OF Forward Rotate 16 31 6 12 10 1F Reverse Rotate 32 47 13 18 20 2F Scan 48 63 19 25 30 3F Blink 64 79 25 31 40 4F Reserved 80 95 31 37 50 5F
4. Effects 9 Go to section Install the Module tab ars MC a wheel on page 5 3 to complete installation F T ree erage Module Operation The fixture automatically recognizes the Framing Iris module when it homes and adjusts the menu system settings to Framing Iris parameters For information on operating the fixture with the onboard menu system see Chapter 3 of the x Spot User Manua Chapter 4 of the x Spot User Manual contains parameter descriptions for use with a DMX controller Channels 1 22 parameters remain the same in this configuration of the fixture see Appendix A of the x Spot User Manual The remainder of this addendum describes DMX parameters and channel assignments specific to the Framing Iris module Parameter Descriptions The following descriptions assume the module is in the homed position and viewed as shown in Figure 7 Blade numbering also reflects this orientation Blade position and angle ranges are the same for opposite blades Figure 7 Module Orientation nodal x Frame Rotation 4 Framing Iris Module x Spot User Manual Addendum 4 Blade Position Parameters Figure 8 Blade Positioning A o 2 oN 25mm Framing protocol Channels 28 30 32 and 34 4 S independently control blade movement in and out gt s a
5. Reserved 96 111 38 44 60 6F 25 Gobo 1 Rotate Reserved 112 127 44 50 70 7F Function MSpeed Control Indexed 128 143 50 56 80 8F Forward Rotate 144 159 57 62 90 9F Reverse Rotate 160 175 63 69 AO AF Scan 176 191 69 75 BO BF Blink 192 207 75 81 CO CF Reserved 208 223 82 88 DO DF Reserved 224 239 88 94 EO EF Reserved 240 255 94 100 FO FF Indexed Scan Blink Modes Position 0 360 degrees 0 255 0 100 0 FF Rotate Mode 26 Gobo 1 Rotate Rotate Stop 0 3 0 1 0 3 Coarse Forward Rotate Slowest to Fastest 4 255 2 100 4 FF Reverse Rotate Slowest to Fastest 4 255 2 100 4 FF Scan Mode Scan Slowest to Fastest 0 255 0 100 0 FF 27 Gobo 1 Rotate Indexed Mode Fine Low Order Byte 0 360 degrees 0 255 0 100 0 FF 28 Blade 1 Position Berea ocd ean maximun Beam gass 6 100 0 FF Blade Angle Negative from 14 to 1 0 127 1 49 01 7F 29 Blade 1 Angle Blade Angle 0 degrees 128 50 80 Blade Angle Positive from 1 to 14 129 255 51 100 81 FF x Spot User Manual Addendum Framing Iris Module 7 Chan Parameter Description fase vo hex Adjusts blade position from maximum beam 30 Blade 2 Position coverage to full out open 0 255 0 100 0 FF Blade Angle Negative from 14 to 1 0 127 1 49 01 7F 31 Blade 2 Angle Blade Angle 0 degrees 128 50 80 Blade Angle Positive from 1 to 14 129 255 51 100 81 FF Adjusts blade position from maximum beam 32 Blade 3 P
6. d by qualified personnel Information listed in this chapter is intended to assist qualified personnel only al Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 130 C 266 F Allow the fixture to cool before handling x Spot User Manual Addendum Framing Iris Module 1 Open the Fixture 1 Remove the bezel by loosening the three 3 captive screws on each side of the fixture head with a flathead screwdriver Lift the bezel sides away from the base and toward the lens see Figure 2 When replacing the bezel ensure that it is fitted securely in the yoke channel on both side of the fixture as shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 Removing and replacing the bezel Remove the Slot 3 Gobo Iris Module Refer to Figure 3 for Steps 2 4 2 With the lens pointed up rotate the fixture so the tilt belt A is on your left Locate the Rotating Gobo and Iris Module in Slot 3 closest to the lens and gently move the module toward the lens until the linear slide B reaches its limit Detach the IDC connector C from the Slot 3 module s driver board Loosen the two captive screws D on the Rotating Gobo and Iris module and pull it straight out of the unit 2 Framing Iris Module x Spot User Manual Addendum Reconfigure the Slot 2 Dual Rotating Figure 4 Removtng s Slot 2 Module Gobo Module 5 10 11 12 Install the Module 13 14 15 16 Detach the IDC connector C in F
7. ed Variable Snap Open Ramp Shut n i Variable Fully opens the iris at full speed then ramps shut at variable speeds Ramp Open Ramp Shut Fully opens the iris at variable speeds then shuts at the same speed Variable Random Ramp Snap Fully opens the iris at variable random speeds then snaps shut at Variable full speed Random Snap Ramp Fully opens the iris at full speed then ramps shut at variable random Variable speeds x Spot User Manual Addendum Framing Iris Module 5 Framing Iris Module DMX Protocol An x Spot fixture configured with a Framing Iris Module requires a 37 DMX Channel range instead of the 38 Channel range of a standard configuration x Spot fixture Table 1 shows DMX protocol specific to the Framing Module and reflects the reduction in DMX channel requirements Use this protocol to replace channels 23 38 of a standard configuration x Spot fixture All other Channel parameters remain the same as the standard configuration see Appendix A of the x Spot User Manual Table 1 Framing Module DMX Protocol shan Parameter Description aas vae hea SLOT 2 3 FRAMING AND IRIS MODULE Full Speed Control Indexed 0 15 0 6 0 OF Forward Wheel Spin 16 31 6 12 10 1F Reverse Wheel Spin 32 47 13 18 20 2F Scan 48 63 19 25 30 3F Random 64 79 25 31 40 4F Blink 80 95 31 37 50 5F TBC 96 111 38 44 60 6F 23 Gobo1 Function Continuous 112 127 44 50 70 7F MSpeed
8. ighten captive bezel screws as shown in Figure 2 on page 2 Connect the fixture to power The fixture will automatically home x Spot User Manual Addendum Framing Iris Module 3 Returning Fixture to Standard Configuration To restore the x Spot fixture to standard configuration 1 Follow Steps 1 6 in the preceding section to remove Slots 2 and 3 modules 2 Referring to Figure 5 use a 2mm 1 64in allen wrench to loosen the set screw on the Gobo 1 wheel Lift it and the washer below it off the hub 3 Loosen set screw and remove 90 tooth gear and the washer below it from shaft 4 Reinstall the saved drive gear on the plate Do not tighten set screw 5 After moving sensor tab outside of path replace washer and effects wheel assembly with attached gears on shaft 6 Raise the drive gear up and align with the first gear under the effects wheel Ensure that the sensor tab moves freely and tighten the set screw see Figure 6 7 Replace washer and 90 tooth gear on shaft and tighten set screw Figure 6 Drive Gear Alignment 3 Gear ae a 8 Replace Gobo 1 wheel and tighten A ne set screw Sensor Get UV
9. igure 4 from the Dual Rotating Gobos Module driver board Loosen the two captive screws on the module D in Figure 4 and pull it straight out of the unit Referring to Figure 5 for Steps 7 12 use a 2mm 1 64in allen wrench to loosen the set screw on the Gobo 1 wheel Lift it and the washer below it off the hub Loosen set screw and remove 90 tooth gear and the washer below Figure 5 Reconfiguring Dual Rotating it from shaft Retain to reinstall Gobo Module Without loosening the set screw lift the Effects wheel assembly attached gears and the washer below it off the hub Loosen the set screw and remove the drive gear with a stepped sensor tab Reposition the 90 tooth gear on shaft aligning the top of the gear hub with the outer shaft Tighten set screw and place washer on shaft over gear Z Effects Wheel Assembly Orient gear on shaft Replace Gobo 1 on shaft and tighten set screw Referring to Figure 4 slide the reconfigured Rotation Gobo module back into the slot 2 position using aligning pins and channel guides F to orient it Tighten the captive screws D and reattach IDC connector C Referring to Figure 3 on page 2 slide the assembled Framing Iris module into the slot 3 position using aligning pins and channel guides F to orient it Tighten the captive screws D and reattach IDC connector C Reattach the bezel guiding it into the bezel channel on each yoke arm and ret
10. osition coverage to full out open 0 255 0 100 0 FF Blade Angle Negative from 32 to 1 0 127 1 49 01 7F 33 Blade 3 Angle Blade Angle 0 degrees 128 50 80 Blade Angle Positive from 1 to 32 129 255 51 100 81 FF Adjusts blade position from maximum beam 34 Blade 4 Position coverage to full out open 0 255 0 100 0 FF Blade Angle Negative from 32 to 1 0 127 1 49 01 7F 35 Blade 4 Angle Blade Angle 0 degrees 128 50 80 Blade Angle Positive from 1 to 32 129 255 51 100 81 FF Frame rotation from 45 to 1 0 127 1 49 01 7F 36 Frame Rotate Frame rotation 0 128 50 80 Frame rotation from 1 to 45 129 255 51 100 81 FF Closed 0 0 0 Variable Iris 1 127 1 50 01 7F Open 128 135 50 53 80 87 Periodic Strobe Variable 136 151 53 59 88 97 Random Strobe Variable 152 167 60 66 98 A7 37 Iris Ramp Open Snap Shut Variable 168 183 66 72 A8 B7 Snap Open Ramp Shut Variable 184 199 72 78 B8 C7 Ramp Open Ramp Shut Variable 200 215 78 84 C8 D7 Random Ramp Snap Variable 216 231 85 91 D8 E7 Random Snap Ramp Variable 232 247 91 97 E8 F7 Open 248 255 97 100 F8 FF High End Systems Inc 2002 All Rights Reserved Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice High End Systems Inc assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies
11. x Spot Addendum Framing Iris Module The Framing Iris module is an optional accessory Figure 1 Framing Iris Module for the x Spot fixture that provides accurate and repeatable beam shape control on walls and stage elements It replaces the Rotating Gobo Iris module in Slot 3 of a standard configuration x Spot fixture This Addendum includes instructions for Ras e Installing the Framing Module 8 e Reassembling the modules into standard gt fixture configuration e Operating the fixture with the Framing Iris module Refer to the x Spot User Manual p n 60600174 for additional safety compliance warranty and maintenance information and all other x Spot features and operation The Framing Iris Module features e Independent position and angle control on each of four blades e 45 degree frame rotation e A Variable Iris Verifying and Uploading Fixture Software The x Spot fixture must be running the latest version of software 3 0 0 or greater to ensure the fixture automatically recognizes the Framing Iris module and modifies the DMX protocol The latest software for x Spot fixtures is available in the support section of the High End Systems web site www highend com See Chapter 2 of the x Spot User Manual for directions on uploading the latest software to the fixture Installation Installing the Framing Iris Module Warnings Disconnect power before servicing AN This fixture must be service
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