Scorpion Scan 180
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1. Gobo 1 Gobo 2 Gobo 3 Gobo 4 Gobo 5 Gobo 6 Gobo 7 Gobo 8 Fig 8 Maintenance The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are to be inspected by an expert after every four years in the course of an acceptance test The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are to be inspected by a skilled person once a year The following points have to be considered during the inspection 1 All screws used for installing the device or parts of the device have to be tightly connected and must not be corroded 2 There may not be any deformations on housings fixations and installation spots 3 Mechanically moving parts like axles eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing 4 The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue The Showtec Scorpion Scan requires almost no maintenance However you should keep the unit clean Otherwise the fixture s light output will be significantly reduced Disconnect the mains power supply and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth Do not immerse in liquid Wipe lens clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth Do not use alcohol or solvents The front PC lens will require weekly cleaning as smoke fluid tends to build up residues reducing the light output very quickly The cooling fans colour filters the gobo wheel the gobos and the internal lenses should be cleaned monthly with a soft br2. Scorpion Scan 180 ORDERCODE 31120 SHOWELECT RONICS FOR PROFESSIONALS Congratulations You have bought a great innovative product from Showtec The Showtec Scorpion Scan brings excitement to any venue Whether you want simple plug amp play action or a sophisticated DMX show this product provides the effect you need You can rely on Showtec for more excellent lighting products We design and manufacture professional light equipment for the entertainment industry New products are being launched regularly We work hard to keep you our customer satisfied For more information iwant showtec info You can get some of the best quality best priced products on the market from Showtec So next time turn to Showtec for more great lighting equipment Always get the best with Showtec Thank you Showtec Showtec Scorpion Scan Product Guide WANING ee A E EPIS SEE E d cM RE EET TTE 2 Operating BeremillidtiloliS us cacoeeamu bap tenor nee 3 Eea 40 4 DS oes A E gee E ee 5 Features and OVerVIeW scena costes ee 5 BACK IOO 6 IST E 6 dae e laiskin sa E i a e UU c M 6 Set Up and Operation 7 BELEE E N E A E E E P E E EAEE E E E E A f Mulipie easa 7 RIE M e ee TTT 9 COOPER ee E eee ee ee ek eee eee eee 10 IEE IO T 10 DMX addressing
3. iii asse a ass aa ann a an anas 10 FUMCUOMS COMMU vehe 11 Staha ONS les TTT 12 er Tre aea TTT 12 CARS SR E E AE N E 13 Rotating Gobowheel sese 14 MO ANS E EEEE AEE ESEE EEEE EE 14 hanging me LAMP cees ee D 14 RS DICO MO SN Sc Ea oe ong selec E tana eae coe a ed ee E 14 PRS CNG a GODO MMMT 15 MF CRT VS NOUS caso secretes aces tee ent eee sane 15 No Light No Movement APE sese 15 NOR DO OR ee 15 Product Specifications nee essen sss ses sss n sas nnns 17 WARNING CAUTION Keep this device away from rain and moisture Unplug mains lead before opening the housing FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START UP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation operation and maintenance of this device has to be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION Be careful with your operations PN With a dangerous voltage you can suffer PN a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires Before your initial start up please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation Should there be any consult your dealer and do not use the device To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual Please conside
4. and the warranty becomes void Any other operation may lead to dangers like short circuit burns electric shock lamp explosion crash etc You endanger your own safety and the safety of others 3 Rigging Please follow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging trussing and all other safety issues Do not attempt the installation yourself Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized dealer Procedure e If the projector is lowered from the ceiling or high joists professional trussing systems have to be used e Use a clamp to mount the projector with the mounting bracket to the trussing system The projector must never be fixed swinging freely in the room e The installation must always be secured with a safety attachment e g an appropriate safety net or safety cable e When rigging derigging or servicing the projector always make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked and staying in the area is forbidden Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power plug Always pay attention that the right color cable is connected to the right place Cable Pin International BROWN FASE BLUE NUL YELLOW GREEN EARTH Make sure that the device is always connected properly to the earth Description of the device Features The Showtec Scorpion Scan 180 is a scanner with h
5. operating the device Only use device indoor avoid contact with water or other liquids Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened Only operate the device after having familiarized with its functions Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases Always replace the lamp when it is damaged or deformed due to the heat Always keep case closed while operating Always allow free air space of at least 50 cm around the unit for ventilation Always disconnect power from the mains when device is not used before cleaning or when replacing lamp Only handle the power cord by the plug Never pull out the plug by tugging the power cord Make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat moisture or dust Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel Make sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged Check the device and the power cord from time to time If the lens is obviously damaged it has to be replaced So that its functions are not impaired due to cracks or deep scratches If device is dropped or struck disconnect mains power supply immediately Have a qualified engineer inspect for safety before operating If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation e g after transportation do not switch it on immediately The arising condensation water might damage your device Leave th
6. ave 1 Slave Mode Slave 2 Slave Mode Slave 3 Slave Mode Slave 4 Fig 7 Remotely controllable functions Colour wheel The Scorpion contains a colour wheel with 7 colours and white The colour wheel can be positioned between two adjacent colours in any position It is also possible to rotate the colour wheel continuously at different speeds Rainbow effect in both directions Rotating gobo wheel This rotating gobo wheel has 4 metal and 3 glass interchangeable rotating gobos and open Shutter Dimmer Strobe The dimming 0 100 is provided by a simple mechanical shutter unit This unit may also be used for strobe effect 1 10 flashes per second Stand alone Mode The fixtures on a data link are not connected to the controller but can execute pre set programs which can be different for every fixture To set the program to be played see the page 9 Stand alone operation can be applied to a single fixture the fixture may be set to the master slave mode or controller mode or to multiple fixture operating synchronously For synchronous operation of multiple fixtures the fixtures must all be connected on a data link and one of them is set as a master master mode and the rest as slaves slave mode The DMX address of all the FI i slaves are assigned to uui and on that particular slave address only one fixture can be connected To the fixture as the master or slave see Addressing menu LL If the master f
7. e device switched off until it has reached room temperature If your Showtec device fails to work properly discontinue use immediately Pack the unit securely preferably in the original packing material and return it to your Showtec dealer for service For adult use only Light effect must be installed out of the reach of children Never leave the unit running unattended For replacement use lamps and fuses of same type and rating only Allow time to cool down before replacing lamp This device falls under protection class Therefore it is essential to connect the yellow green conductor to earth During the initial start up some smoke or smell may arise This is a normal process and does not necessarily mean that the device is defective Repairs servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician WARRANTY Till one year after date of purchase CAUTION EYEDAMAGES AN Avoid looking directly into the light source meant especially for epileptics OPERATING DETERMINATIONS This device is not designed for permanent operation Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects The minimum distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1 3 meter The maximum ambient temperature ta must never be exceeded If this device is operated in any other way than the one described in this manual the product may suffer damages
8. e pinchcock fig 9 and 10 out of the gobo wheel but pay attention that the pinchcock does not fall in the device Then push the gobo out Place the new gobo in the gobo wheel Carefully put the pinchcock back gently press the pinchcock a little bit together Possibly use a pair of pliers to press the pinchcock a little bit together 7 Replace the maintenance cap and fasten all screws z S o Troubleshooting No Light No Movement All Products This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems If a problem occurs carry out the steps below in sequence until a solution is found Once the unit operates properly do not carry out following steps If the light effect does not operate properly refer servicing to a technician Response Suspect three potential problem areas the power supply the lamp the fuse 1 Power supply Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply 2 The lamp Replace the old lamp with a new one with the same specifications See page 6 for replacing lamps 3 The fuse Replace the fuse See page 15 for replacing the fuse No Response to DMX Response Suspect the DMX cable or connectors a controller malfunction a light effect DMX card malfunction 1 Check the DMX cable Unplug the unit change the DMX cable then reconnect to electrical power Try your DMX control again 2 Determine whether the controller or light effect is at fault Does the controller operate
9. igh output and great effects 1 Color wheel with 7 colored gobos and open e 1 Gobo wheel with 4 metal and 3 glass interchangeable rotating gobos plus open e DMX control via standard DMX controller e 8 DMX control channels required e Strobe effect with adjustable speed 1 10 flashes sec e Sound controlled via built in microphone Manual focus Pan 0 180 e Tilt 0 90 e Lamp ELC 24V 250W e Fuse T5A 250V Overview 1 Manual Focus Fig 1 Backside Fig 2 2 3 4 2 DMX signal connector OUT 3 DMX signal connector IN 4 IEC power connector Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec Scorpion Scan uses the ELC 250 ordercode 82401 80809G 808090 80809P 80814 80819 80821 reflectorbulb as manufactured by all popular manufacturers Use only the appropriate lamp for your unit Note that product versions that use other lamps may be offered in the future Check your product specification label for information Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before changing lamps The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged or deformed due to the heat Do not install lamps with a higher wattage Lamps with a higher wattage generate temperatures the device was not designed for Damages caused by non observance are not subject to warranty Procedure 1 Loosen the screws X Y on the backside of the lamp cover 2 Gently pull out the lamp board towards you 3 Read
10. ixture resets or runs a test program all slaves will execute these acts too You can t play or edit any program on a slave if the master is switched on and connected to the master slave chain Note Disconnect the fixtures from the DMX controller before master slave operating otherwise data collisions can occur and the fixtures will not work properly It s necessary to insert the XLR termination plug with 120 Ohm into the input of the master fixture and into the output of the last slave fixture in the data link in order to ensure proper transmission on the data link From the master s control panel it is possible to control any slave in a master slave chain 12 31120 Scorpion 180 Rotating Gobo ELc 24v 250w Fixture settings Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Functio Color Gobos Gobo rot Shutter JPan FinefTilt Fine V 192 255 LAS Rainbow rot Gobo Rainbow A A 1 with incr speed Speed 145 191 T Y Rotate Counter 128 191 Rainbow rot lo ainbow ro Fas Ne Clockwise with incr speed Strobe effect with increasing speed 112 127 Cherry glass gobo o 96 111 Blue glass gobo 108 126 Strobe effect from 0 10Hz B0 95 Le High Glass K Speed effect gobo gt Rotate Clockwise 64 79 e QO O e o Shutter open _ 00 d Xe of 13 Rotating Gobowheel R a A 7 E exu m 4 i es T qup A o IE a e amp ke a 3 hui ape s
11. k the units as shown in figure 4 Connect a DMX signal cable from the first unit s DMX out socket to the second unit s in socket Repeat this process to link the second third and fourth units 4 Supply electric power Plug electric mains power cords into each unit s IEC socket then plug the other end of the mains power cord into proper electric power supply sockets starting with the first unit Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly Multiple Scorpions Set Up DMX Set up Master Slave Set up Slave 7 Slave 4 This address always same as Master Fig 5 DMX Protocol Channel 1 Horizontal movement Pan Push the slider up in order to move the mirror horizontally PAN Gradual mirror adjustment from one end of the slider to the other 0 255 128 center The mirror can be turned by 180 and stopped at any position you wish Channel 2 Vertical movement Tilt Push the slider up in order to move the mirror vertically TILT Gradual mirror adjustment from one end of the slider to the other 0 255 128 center The mirror can be turned by 90 and stopped at any position you wish Channel 3 Pan Fine Channel 4 Tilt Fine Channel 5 Colours Linear color change following the movement of the slider In this way you can stop the color wheel in any position also between two colors creating double colored beams Between 128 191 and between 192 255
12. lamp instructions Do not touch the lamp bulb glass Oil on hands shortens the lamp life If you touch the bulb glass wipe off the glass with a clean lint free towel and rubbing alcohol 4 Insert the lamp pins into the small holes in the lamp socket 6 5 Put the lamp cover back and fasten the screws snugly Then put the metal housing back and fasten the screws snugly Fig 3 Set Up and Operation Follow the directions below as they pertain to your preferred operation mode Before plugging the unit in always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power or vice versa One Scorpion 1 Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing Use a 30 kg rated or stronger C clamp fastened onto the Scorpion Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation 2 Plug one end of the electric mains power cord into the IEC socket on the unit Then plug the other end of the cord into a proper electric power supply socket 3 Turn on the music If N1N N Audio is set then the fixture will react to the beat of the music Multiple Scorpions 1 Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing Use a 30 kg rated or stronger C clamp fastened onto the Scorpion Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation 2 Use a 3 p XLR cable to connect the Scorpions and other devices The pins 1 Earth 2 Signal 9 Signal 3 Lin
13. nels 8 Signal input 3 pin XLR male Signal output 3 pin XLR female Lamp Allowed lamp models Showtec ELC 24V 250W 50 hr ordercode 82401 GE ELC 24V 250W 50 hr 3400K ordercode 80809G Osram ELC 24V 250W 50 hr ordercode 808090 Philips ELC 24V 250W 35 hr 3400K ordercode 80809P Philips ELC 24V 250W 500 hr 3400K ordercode 80814 Y Osram ELC 24V 250W 500 hr ordercode 80819 GE ELC 24V 250W 500 hr ordercode 80821 Control Automatic and DMX remote ON OFF Electro mechanical effects Colors 7 colors plus white Gobos 4 metal and 3 glass interchangeable rotating gobos plus open Colour wheel with variable rotation speed Gobo rotation adjustable speed All lenses are anti reflection coated High luminous efficiency parabolic system Strobe effect with variable speed 1 flash 10 flashes sec DMX control via standard DMX controller Sound controlled via built in microphone Pan 0 180 Tilt 0 90 Gobos Glass gobo heat resistant and intensify glass dichroic glas coating Max ambient temperature t 40 C Max housing temperature fg 80 C Minimum distance Minimum distance from flammable surfaces 0 5m Minimum distance to lighted object 1 3m Versions for other lamps may be produced Please check the specification label on your product Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice CE 17 2005 Showtec
14. plug CONWONGI One of the fixtures is defective both connectors and connect them and disturbs data transmission on directly together the link Have the defective fixture serviced by a qualified technician Install a phase reversing cable 3 pin XLR Out on the fixtures does between the fixtures or swap pin 2 not match pins 2 and 3 reversed and 3 in the fixture that behaves erratically Shutter closes The color wheel gobo wheel ora Contact a technician for servicing if suddenly gobo has lost its index position the problem persists and the fixture is resetting the effect The power supply settings do not Disconnect fixture Check settings No light match local AC voltage and page 8 and correct if necessary frequency Lamp missing or blown Disconnect fixture and replace lamp Allow fixture to cool Lamp cuts out Fixture is too hot Clean fan intermittently Make sure air vents at control panel and front lens are not blocked Turn up the air conditioning mE The power supply settings do not Disconnect fixture Check settings match local AC voltage and page 8 and correct if necessary frequency 16 Product Specification Model Showtec Scorpion Scan 180 Voltage 240V 50Hz CE Power 500W Fuse 5A 250V Dimensions 580x280x215mm LxWxH Weight 6 7 kg Operation and Programming Signal pin OUT pin 1 earth pin 2 pin 3 Set Up and Addressing LED control panel DMX Chan
15. properly with other DMX products If not take the controller in for repair If so take the DMX cable and the light effect to a qualified technician See next page for more problem solving 15 Probable cause s Remedy Remedy 1 1 1 1 No power to the fixture Check that power is switched on and One or more cables are plugged in fixtures are completely dead Primary fuse blown Replace fuse Fixtures reset The controller is not connected Connect controller correctly but all 3 pin XLR Out of the controller Install a phase reversing cable respond does not match XLR Out of the between the controller and the first erratically or not first fixture on the link i e signal is fixture on the link at all to the reversed controller Check data quality If much lower than 100 percent the problem may be a bad data link connection poor Poor data quality quality or broken cables missing termination plug or a defective fixture disturbing the link Inspect connections and cables Bad data link connection Correct poor connections Repair or replace damaged cables Data link not terminated with 120 Insert termination plug in output jack Fixtures reset Ohm termination plug of the last fixture on the link correctly but Incorrect addressing of the Check address setting some respond fixtures erraticaly or nol Bypass one fixture at a time until at all to the normal operation is regained un
16. r that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty This device contains no user serviceable parts Refer servicing to qualified technicians only IMPORTANT The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the device e Never let the power cord come into contact with other cables Handle the power cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit Never use anything to cover the ground contact Never run the device without lamp Never ignite the lamp if the objective lens or any housing cover is open as discharge lamps may expose and emit a high ultraviolet radiation which may cause burns Never lift the fixture by holding it at the projector head as the mechanics may be damaged Always hold the fixture at the transport handles Never look directly into the light source Never leave any cables lying around Never unscrew the screws of the rotating gobo as the ball bearing will otherwise be opened Do not insert objects into air vents Do not connect this device to a dimmerpack Do not switch the device on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the lamp s life Do not touch the device s housing bare handed during its operation housing becomes very hot Do not shake the device Avoid brute force when installing or
17. the color wheel rotates continuously the so called Rainbow effect Open white 72 899 1 RED O Negative Rainbow effect with increasing speed Channel 6 Rotating Gobowheel Channel 7 Rotating gobo rotation 16 135 Positive Rainbow effect with increasing speed 136 255 Negative Rainbow effect with increasing speed Channel 8 Shutter strobe Shutter open Shuteropen 1 140 199 Strobe effect with decreasing speed 200 249 Strobe effect with increasing speed 250 255 Shutter open The Scorpion Scan can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand alone mode Control Panel When the indicator light is on means the Scorpion is working Mode Down Up nnan P U U CH lt G G 0 Control Center Fig 6 A Up Button B Down Button C MODE Button Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed fN lon a data link and connected to the controller The fixtures respond to the DMX signal from the controller When you select the DMX address and save it the controller will display the saved DMX address the next time DMX Addressing The control panel on the front side of the base allows you to assign the DMX fixture address which is the first channel from which the Scorpion will respond to the controller Please note when you use the controller the unit has 8 channels When using multiple Scorpions make sure yo
18. u set the DMX addresses right Therefore the DMX address of the first Scorpion should be 1 001 the DMX address of the second Scorpion should be 1 8 9 009 the DMX address of the third Scorpion should be 9 8 17 017 etc Please be sure that you don t have any overlapping channels in order to control each Scorpion correctly If two or more Scorpions are addressed similarly they will work similarly For address settings please refer to the instructions under Addressing menu ALL Controlling After having addressed all Scorpion fixtures you may now start operating these via your lighting controller Note After switching on the Scorpion will automatically detect whether DMX 512 data is received or not If there is no data received at the DMX input the LED on the control panel will not flash The problem may be The XLR cable from the controller is not connected with the input of the Scorpion The controller is switched off or defective the cable or connector is detective or the signal wires are swapped in the input connector Note It s necessary to insert a XLR termination plug with 120 Ohm in the last fixture in order to ensure proper transmission on the DMX data link 10 Mode Button Up Down Button n nin Master Mode 515 5 Slave Mode 11 DMX Mode Light 1 DMX Mode Light 512 Master Mode Sound control Master Mode Slow Master Mode Standby Slave Mode Sl
19. ush Please clean internal components once a year with a light brush and vacuum cleaner Keep connections clean Disconnect electric power and then wipe the DMX and audio connections with a damp cloth Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power Changing the Lamp 1 Disconnect mains power supply Loosen the screws X Y on the backside of the lamp cover 2 Gently pull out the lamp board 3 Follow directions for installing a new lamp page 6 Replacing a Fuse Power surges short circuit or inappropriate electrical power supply may cause a fuse to burn out If the fuse burns out the product will not function whatsoever If this happens follow the directions below to do so 1 Unplug the unit from electric power source 2 Insert a flat head screwdriver into a slot in the fuse cover Gently pry up the fuse cover The fuse will come out 3 Remove the used fuse If brown or unclear it is burned out 4 Insert the replacement fuse into the holder where the old fuse was Reinsert the fuse cover Be sure to use a fuse of the same type and specification See the product specification label for details 14 Replacing a Gobo Gobo wheel with rotating gobo s 1 Disconnect mains power supply 2 Make sure that the gobo you want to insert has the same size 3 Remove the maintenance caps 4 Turn the gobo wheel with the gobo you want to remove to the upside 5 Very carefully take th
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