Indigo 5500
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1. Indigo 5500 ORDERCODE 41386 Highlite International B V Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade The Netherlands Phone 31 45 5667700 SHOWELECTRONICS FOR PROFESSIONALS Congratulations You have bought a great innovative product trom Showtec The Showtec Indigo 5500 LED 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 want showtec into 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 Indigo 5500 LED Product Guide WOT 0 1 O 2 SO Sal NI AAA A II II II Oo 2 de cr ee eee eee 4 RO OA eee ne 4 Be STI ERO CS US str ce ects a tase elie 6 CIGIINAS axe coee cere e o EII e e e PU PORO eee oe ooo ee at icine 6 DE SEHD TION of iNe CS VS a a ed atico 7 DOV VV nesses ca cee eerie ete dan do Ca de Co dd a de a de aca en do com total en Go Cote 8 DEACERO 8 FES FOGG IN AA adi 9 STD ANA OD SITIO IN sur 9 SONORO O A Ut ne en MTR aE an MU aR eee RT Ie 9 One MAGO BUIN ERr OO LAS EE EEEE e e eE S 92. Website www Showtec info Email service highlite nl 32 2012 Showtec
3. and select Version 4 Press enter to see your Indigo version number ENTER 6 3 Display Send Display ENTER ENTER 1 Press Menu until the display shows Service 2 Press Enter and use the Up Down buttons until the display shows Content menu 3 Press Enter to open the Display menu and press Enter 4 You can now edit the first line of display content Send ENTER ENTER 1 Press Menu until the display shows Service 2 Press Enter and use the Up Down buttons until the display shows Content menu 3 Press Enter to open the Send menu and press Enter 4 You can now transter the display content to all fixtures currently connected via the DMX data cable 21 DMX Channels 14 Channels Person 1 Channel 1 Horizontal movement Pan Push the slider up in order to move head horizontally PAN Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other 0 255 128 center The head can be turned by 540 and stopped at any position you wish Channel 2 Pan fine 16 bit Channel 3 Vertical movement Tilt Push the slider up in order to move head vertically TILT Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other 0 255 128 center The head can be turned by 270 and stopped at any position you wish Channel 4 Tilt fine 16 bit Channel 5 PAN TILT Speed From Max Speed 0 to Min Speed 255 Channel 6 Colourwheel Linear color change following the movement of the slider
4. for the DIM functions to work N 11 Channels Person 2 Channel 1 Horizontal movement Pan Push the slider up in order to move head horizontally PAN Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other 0 255 128 center The head can be turned by 540 and stopped at any position you wish Channel 2 Vertical movement Tilt Push the slider up in order to move head vertically TILT Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other 0 255 128 center The head can be turned by 270 and stopped at any position you wish Channel 3 Colourwheel Linear color change following the movement of the slider Between 220 255 the color wheel rotates continuously the so called Rainbow effect A Me ss 1019 RRA gt Channel 4 Static Gobo wheel Gobo Shake 24 Channel 5 Rotating Gobo wheel Gobo Shake Channel 6 Rotation Gobo OD Counter Clockwise Gobo indexing 61 150 Forwards CW gobo rotation from slow to fast 151 165 166 255 Backwards CCW gobo rotation from slow to fast Channel 7 Prism rotating control No Prism Rotation Prism but no Rotation 10 127 Backwards CCW rotation from slow to fast 128 132 Prism but no Rotation 133 255 Forwards CW rotation from slow to fast Channel 8 Focus 0 255 Continuous adjustment from near to far Channel 9 Dimmer intensity Shutter must be open A 0 255 From black to brightest Channel 10 Shutter Strobe Di
5. the display shows Manual 2 Press Enter and use the Up Down buttons until the display shows DMXvalue 3 Now use the Up Down buttons to scroll through the options Pan Tilt Color Gobo1 Gobo2 Gobo2Rot Prism Rotation Focus Dimmer Strobe 4 Press enter to open this menu Use the Up Down buttons to set the desired setting 5 Once you have set the desired mode press the enter button to store your setting 20 6 Service 6 1 Access Mode ENTER ENTER ENTER ee gt 1 ENTER 1 Press Menu until the display shows Service 2 Press Enter and use the Up Down buttons until the display shows Access menu 3 Press Enter to open this menu Use the Up Down buttons to select Settlock or Servlock Settlock access the settings Menu Yes or No Servlock access the service menu Yes or No 4 Press Enter to open one of these menus Use the Up Down buttons to select Yes or No 5 Once you have set Yes press the enter button to lock the device 6 It will now take 30 seconds before the device locks itself When you turn the device off and then on It s also locked NOTE In the event that the device is locked please use the factory password below Factory Password UP gt DOWN gt UP gt DOWN Then press ENTER to unlock the device 6 2 Info version D a 1 Press Menu until the display shows Service 2 Press Enter and use the Up Down buttons until the display shows Info menu 3 Press Enter to open this menu
6. 3 pin Installation Remove all packing materials from the Indigo 5500 LED Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed Connect all cables Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing Damages caused by non observance are not subject to warranty 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 Control Modes There are 4 modes e Stand alone built in programs e Sound controlled e Master Slave e DMX512 14 Channels Person 1 or 11 Channels Person 2 One Indigo Built in Programs 1 Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing Leave at least 0 5 meter on all sides for air circulation 2 Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket 3 When the Indigo is not connected by a DMX cable it functions as a stand alone device Please see page 18 for more information about the built in programs One Indigo Sound control 1 Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing Leave at least 0 5 meter on all sides for air circulation 2 Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket 3 Turn on the musi
7. 5 metal and open with Gobo Shake e Static Gobowheel with 8 static gobos and open with Gobo Shake Function e Colourwheel with 7 vivid colours and white e Built in Automatic Programs e Built in Sound activated programs e Built in Macros via DMX e 3 face rotating prism e User selectable pan tilt ranges e Pan Tilt movement blackout e Pan Tilf resolution 8 16 Bit e Cooling system Low Noise Fan e Beam Angle 16 degrees e Shutter O 20Hz e Dimmer 0 100 electronic dimmer e Focus Electronic focus e Housing Flame retardant plastic e Cooling Forced Cooling Fan e Drive Current 3A e Input Voltage 100 240VAC 47 63Hz e Power consumption 160W max FO e Slot n Lock Gobo e Fixture Connection Data in Out XLR 3 5 Pin e On Board Display for easy Set Up e IP Rating IP 20 e Powercon In and Powercon Out e Fuse 3 15 A 250V e Pan 0 540 e Tilt 0 270 e Control DMX 512 Auto Master Slave Sound e User selectable 11CH or 14CH operating modes e Light Source 7x 10W CW e Output Lumen 2800 e LUx 2m 11000 e Efficiency 40 Im W e Dimensions 360 x 270 x 520 mm LxWxH e Weight 12 5 kg Overview Fig 1 1 Lens 2 Menu Buttons LCD Display Backside Fig 2 3456 78 910 3 Fuse 3 15A 250V 4 Powercon In 5 On Off 6 Powercon Out 7 DMX signal connector IN 5 pin 8 DMX signal connector OUT 5 pin 9 DMX signal connector OUT 3 pin 10 DMX signal connector IN
8. Between 220 255 the color wheel rotates continuously the so called Rainbow effect A White 1019 EE gt 50 59 180 199 Green gt Red 200 219 Red gt Open White 220 255 Forwards CW Rainbow effect from slow to fast Channel 7 Static Gobo wheel Gobo Shake Forwards CW gobo wheel rotation from slow to fast 22 Channel 8 Rotating Gobo wheel Gobo Shake Channel 9 Rotation Gobo OD Counter Clockwise Gobo indexing 61 150 Forwards CW gobo rotation from slow to fast 151 165 166 255 Backwards CCW gobo rotation from slow to fast Channel 10 Prism rotating control No Prism Rotation Prism but no Rotation 10 127 Backwards CCW rotation from slow to fast 128 132 Prism but no Rotation 133 255 Forwards CW rotation from slow to fast Channel 11 Focus 0 255 Continuous adjustment from near to far Channel 12 Dimmer intensity Shutter must be open A 0 255 From black to brightest Channel 13 Shutter Strobe Dimmer must be open A Channel 14 Channel Functions 180 189 Sound 1 activated after 5 seconds 190 199 Sound 2 activated after 5 seconds 200 219 Reset activated after 5 seconds 220 235 236 239 DIM 0 activated after 5 seconds 240 243 DIM 1 activated after 5 seconds 244 247 DIM 2 activated after 5 seconds 248 251 DIM 3 activated after 5 seconds 252 255 DIM 4 activated after 5 seconds A When CH14 is set between 236 255 CH 12 Dimmer must also be used
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10. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number RMA number Products returned without an RMA number will be refused Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility Call Highlite 0031 455667723 or mail aftersales highlite nl and request an RMA prior to shipping the fixture Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Be sure to properly pack fixture any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer s responsibility Highlite reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method fo use Note If you are given an RMA number please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box 1 Your name 2 Your address 3 Your phone number 4 A brief description of the symptoms Claims The client has the obligation to check the delivered goods immediately upon delivery for any short comings and or visible defects or perform this check after our announcement that the goods are at their disposal Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of fhe shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise It is the Customer s responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping Transportation damage has to be reported t
11. acturer will not accept liability for damages caused by the misuse or incorrect installation of this device This device falls under protection class Therefore if is essential to connect the yellow green conductor fo 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 e The minimum distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than meter e The maximum ambient temperature ta 45 C must never be exceeded e The relative humidity must not exceed 50 with an ambient temperature of 45 C e If this device is operated in any other way than the one described in this manual the product may suffer damages and the warranty becomes void e Any other operation may lead to dangers like short circuit burns electric shock crash etc You endanger your own safety and the safety of others Rigging Please follow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging trussing and all other sa
12. all a phase reversing cable resoond does not match XLR Out of the first between the controller and the first erratically or not fixture on the link i e signal is fixture on the link at all to the reversed controller e 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 eInspect connections and cables Bad data link connection Correct poor connections Repair or replace damaged cables Data link not terminated with 120 e Insert termination plug in output jack Fixtures reset D correctly but Ohm termination plug of the last fixture on the link GE resoond Incorrect addressing of the fixtures Check address setting e Bypass one fixture at a time until normal operation is regained unplug One of the fixtures is defective and both connectors and connect them disturos data transmission on the directly together erratically or not at all to the controller link e Have the defective fixture serviced by a qualified technician e 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 gobowheel or a e Contact a technician for servicing suddenly gobo has lost its index position and the pro
13. blem persists the fixture is resetting the effect Fixture is too hot e Allow fixture to Cool e Clean fan e Make sure air vents at control panel and front lens are not blocked e Turn Up the air conditioning e Disconnect fixture and return to your dealer e Disconnect fixture Check settings No light or lamp cuts out intermittently LEDs damaged The power supply settings do not match local AC voltage and and correct if necessary frequency 30 Product Specification Model Showtec Indigo 5500 LED Operation and Programming Signal pin OUT pin 1 earth pin 2 pin 3 Set Up and Addressing LED control panel Pan Tilt resolution 8 16 bit DMX Channels 11 or 14 Signal input 3 and 5 pin XLR male Signal output 3 and 5 pin XLR female Input Voltage 100 240VAC 47 63Hz Power consumption 160W max FO Fuse 3 15 A 250V Dimensions 360 x 270 x 520 mm LxWxH Weight 12 5 kg Powercon In and Powercon Out Electro mechanical effects 7OW LED power which can produce more light output than a traditional 400W discharge lamp High efficiency optics Lightweight and Compact size Ideal solution for clubs mobile DJ and smaller rental applications Standard DIM4 dimming technology on board fo simulate special dimming effects Two gobo wheels one color wheel a rotating prism DMX focus and a strobe DMX control via standard DMX controller Music Control Automatic Pan Tilt correction Rotating Gobowhe
14. c If the device is set to sound control then the Indigo will react to the beat of the music Please see page 18 for more information about the sound control options Multiple Indigo s Master Slave control 1 Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing Leave at least 0 5 meter on all sides for air circulation 2 Use a 3 p XLR cable to connect the Indigo The pins l Earth 2 Signal 3 Signal 3 Link the units as shown in Fig 3 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 You can use the same functions on the master device as described on page 18 Built in Programs or Music control This means on the master device you can set your desired operation Mode and all slave devices will react the same as the master device Multiple Indigo s Master Slave control Multiple Indigo s DMX Control 1 Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing Leave at least 0 5 meter on all sides for air circulation 2 Always use a safety cable 3 Use a 3 p XLR cable to connect the Indigo s and other devices Occupation of the X LR connection DMX OUTPUT DM X input X LR mounting socket X LR mounting plug 1 Ground 1 Ground 2 Signal 2 Signal 3 Signal 3 Signal The transformation of the controller line of 3 pins and 5 pins plug and socket 5 Pins canon socket Pi
15. 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 lift the fixture by holding if at the projector head as the mechanics may be damaged Always hold the fixture at the transport handles Never place any material over the lens Never look directly into the light source Never leave any cables lying around Never unscrew the screws of the rotating gobo as the ball bearing will otherwise be opened Do not insert objects into air vents Do not connect this device to a dimmerpack Do not switch the device on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the device s life Do not touch the device s housing bare handed during its operation housing becomes very hot Allow the fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before handling Do not shake the device Avoid brute force when installing or 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 keep case closed while operating Always allow free air soace of at least 50 cm around the unit for ventilation Always disconnec
16. cy is of a higher priority place care in providing for lower operational temperatures This may include climatic environmental and the reduction of overall projection intensity Your shipment includes e Showtec Indigo 5500 LED with Volex IEC powercable 1 5m e 2 brackets for truss mounting CAUTION Keep this device away from rain and moisture Unplug mains lead before opening the housing Safety Instructions Every person involved with the installation operation and maintenance of this device has to be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION Be careful with your operations With a dangerous voltage you can suffer a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires Before your initial start up please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation Should there be any consult your dealer and do not use the device To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty This device contains no user serviceable 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 Never let the power cord
17. e housing make sure the lens is in the position as shown on the left The lens position should be on the bottom symmetrically soeaking Loosen the 4 screws on the back of the housing Gently tilt the head so the small metal housing will slide out more easy Turn the gobo wheel with the gobo you want to remove to the upside 27 7 Gently lift up the gobo holder 10 and then gently pull out the gobo from its position Fig 9 8 Very carefully take the gobo out of the gobo holder with a pair of pliers 9 Place the new gobo in the gobo holder Carefully put the pinchcock back gently press the pinchcock a little bit together Possibly use a pair of pliers fo press the pinchcock a little bit together 10 Put the gobo holder back under the pressing snap and push it back 11 Replace the maintenance caps and fasten all screws Glass Gobo Orientation Coated glass gobos are inserted with the coating against the rim of the holder away from the spring Textured gobos are inserted with the smooth side against the spring This provides the best results when combining rotating gobos Coated side Uncoated side When an object is held up to the coated side When an object is held up to the uncoated there is no space between the object and its side there is a space between the object and reflection The back edge of the gobo cannot its reflection The back edge of the gobo can be seen when looking through the coated be seen when look
18. el with 7 rotating interchangeable gobos 2 glass 5 metal and open with Gobo Shake Static Gobowheel with 8 static gobos and open with Gobo Shake Function Colourwheel with 7 vivid colours and white Built in Automatic Programs Built in Sound activated programs Built in Macros via DMX 3 facet rotating prism User selectable pan tilt ranges Pan Tilt movement blackout Pan Tilt resolution 8 16 Bit Cooling system Low Noise Fan Beam Angle 16 degrees Shutter 0 20Hz Dimmer 0 100 electronic dimmer Focus Electronic focus Housing Flame retardant plastic Cooling Forced Cooling Fan Drive Current 3A Input Voltage 100 240VAC 47 63Hz Slot n Lock Gobo Fixture Connection Data in Out XLR 3 5 Pin On Board Display for easy Set Up IP Rating IP 20 Fuse 3 15 A 250V Pan 0 540 Tilt O 270 Control DMX 512 Auto Master Slave Sound User selectable 11CH or 14CH operating modes Light Source 7x 10W CW Output Lumen 2800 Lux 2m 11000 Efficiency 40 Im W 31 Gobos Colourwheel heat resistant and intensify glass dichroic glas coating Max ambient temperature fa 40 C Max housing temperature fs 80 C Cooling axial fans Motor high quality stepping motor controlled by microprocessors Minimum distance Minimum distance from flammable surfaces 0 5m Minimum distance to lighted object 1 3m 519 5 360 Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice CE
19. evice will play its built in stand alone programs Sound controlled Sound1 Sound2 The device will play its built in stand alone sound controlled programs The device is now sound controlled and will react to the music Custom Mode For a custom program to run you have to enter some values first For more information please see 4 2 Edit menu Run Test With This menu you are able to test the device E a 1 Press Menu until the display shows Runmode 2 Press Enter and use the Up Down buttons to go to the Run menu 3 Press enter to open this menu Scroll through the menu until the display shows TEST 4 When you press ENTER the display will blink once and the device will start an internal test Slave Mode With this menu you are able to set the device as a slave device E CU 1 Press Menu until the display shows Runmode 2 Press Enter and use the Up Down buttons to go to the Run menu 3 Press enter to open this menu Scroll through the menu until the display shows Slave 4 When you press ENTER the display will blink once and the device will be in slave mode 18 4 2 Edit With this menu you are able to set a wide variety of special settings ll ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER UP DOWN A You first have to create a Step and press enter Then the entire Menu will appear A 1 Press Menu until the display shows Runmode 2 Press Enter un
20. fety Issues Do not attempt the installation yourself Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized dealer Procedure e lf the projector is lowered from the ceiling or high joists professional trussing systems have to be used e Use aclamp to mount the projector with the mounting bracket to the trussing system e The projector must never be fixed swinging freely in the room e The installation must always be secured with a safety attachment e g an appropriate safety net or safety cable e When rigging derigging or servicing the projector always make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked and staying in the area is forbidden SAFTY CABLE BRACKET The Indigo can be placed on a flat stage floor or mounted to any kind of truss by a clamp Mounting a clamp to the underside of the Indigo moving head Eye for safety cable Unlocked Locked Improper installation can cause serious damage fo 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 EU Cable UK Cable US Cable BROWN YELLOW COPPER FASE BLUE BLACK SILVER NUL YELLOW GREEN GREEN GREEN EARTH Make sure that the device is always connected properly to the earth E A Return Procedure A Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing call tags will not be issued
21. g Pan Tilt Delay 3 seconds delay before blackout when using Pan Tilt Dimmer DIM1 DIM2 DIM3 DIM4 OFF When DIMMER is set to OFF then RGBW and MASTER DIMMER are linear Dim 1 2 3 4 are speed modes of the non linear dimmer Dim is fastest Dim4 is slowest The factory default setting is Dim4 Dim Inv Normal Inverted control of the Dimming function DMX Error Save Maintain the last command in case of a DMX error Black Indigo blackout in case of a DMX error DMX reset DMX You are able fo remotely reset the Indigo with a DMX controller Display You are only able to reset the Indigo via the display on the device Display Long Short Always The time the display backlight lights up when using the menu buttons Key lock No Yes Lock the display when if is not in use or at start up Homepage DMX to show the DMX Address Name to show a user created content in the LCD display when if is not in use 3 2 Range ENTER ENTER ENTER UP DOWN ENTER ENTER 1 Press Menu until the display shows Range 2 Press Enter and use the Up Down buttons to scroll through P Start P End T Start T End 3 Press enter to open this menu Use the Up Down buttons to set the desired value 4 Once you have set the desired mode press the enter button fo store your setting 3 3 Default ENTER 1 Press Menu until the display shows Default 2 Press Enter and use the Up Down buttons to choose Yes or No 3 If you use Yes the device will return
22. gle line To comply with the EIA 485 standard no more than 30 devices should be connected on one data link Connecting more than 30 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal Maximum recommended DMX data link distance 100 meters Maximum recommended number of Indigo s on a DMX data link 30 fixtures Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables You can purchase DAP Audio certified DMX cables directly from a dealer distrilbutor or construct your own cable If you choose to create your own cable please use data grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference DAP Audio Certified DMX Data Cables e DAP Audio Basic microphone cable for allround use bal XLR M 3 p gt XLR F 3 p Ordercode FLO1150 1 5m FLO13 3m FLO16 6m FLO110 10m FLO115 15m FLO120 20m e DAP Audio cable for the demanding user with exceptional audio qualities and connector made by Neutrik Ordercode FL71150 1 5m FL713 3m FL716 6m FL7110 10m 11 The Indigo 5500 LED can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand alone mode Control Panel A A LCD Display D Up Button B MENU button E Down Button C ENTER Button Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data link and connected to the controller The f
23. has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are to be inspected by an expert after every year in the course of an acceptance test The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are to be insoected 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 Indigo 5500 LED requires almost no maintenance However you should keep the unit clean Otherwise the fixture s light output will be significantly reduced Disconnect the mains power supply and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth Do not immerse in liquid Wipe lens clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth Do not use alcohol or solvents The front lens will require weekly cleaning as smoke fluid tends to build up residues reducing the light output very quickly The cooling fans colour wheel the gobowheel the gobos and the internal lenses should be cleaned monthly with a soft brush Please clean internal components once a year with a light brush and vacuum cleaner Keep connections c
24. ing through the uncoated side side 28 Static Gobowheel Rotating Gobowheel and Colorwheel Rotating Gobo wheel Static Gobo wheel Troubleshooting No Light 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 lf 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 LEDs Return the Indigo 5500 LED to your Showtec dealer 3 The fuse Replace the fuse See page 27 for replacing the fuse 29 No Response to DMX Response Suspect the DMX cable or connectors a controller malfunction a light effect DMX card malfunction 1 Check the DMX cable Unplug the unit change the DMX cable then reconnect to electrical power Try your DMX control again 2 Determine whether the controller or light effect is at fault Does the controller operate properly with other DMX products If not take the controller in for repair If so take the DMX cable and the light effect to a qualified technician One or more and cables are plugged in fixtures are l Fixtures reset The controller is not connected e Connect controller correctly but all 3 pin XLR Out of the controller e Inst
25. ixtures 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 Indigo will resoond to the controller Please note when you use the controller the unit has 14 channels When using multiple Indigo s make sure you set the DMX adaresses right Therefore the DMX address of the first Indigo s should be 1 001 the DMX address of the second Indigo should be 1 14 15 015 the DMX address of the third Indigo should be 15 14 29 029 etc Please be sure that you don t have any overlapping channels in order to control each Indigo correctly If two or more Indigo s are addressed similarly they will work similarly For address settings please refer to the instructions under Addressing Controlling After having addressed all Indigo fixtures you may now start operating these via your lighting controller Note After switching on the Indigo 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 If not the problem may be e The XLR cable from the controller is not connected with the input of the Indigo 5500 e The controller is switched off or defective the cable or connector i
26. l Modes Personalities Personality With this menu you can set the Personality of the Indigo _ E 1 Press Menu until the display shows Person 2 Press enter fo open this menu You can choose 2 different Personality modes Person 1 has 14 channels and Person 2 has 11 channels 3 Once you have set the desired mode press the enter button to store your setting 14 3 Settings With this menu you can set the Settings of the Indigo 1 Press Menu until the display shows Settings 2 Press enter to open this menu You can choose 4 different submenus Page 15 DOWN Page 16 DOWN Page 16 DOWN Page 16 3 1 Performance Settings Menu ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER UP DOWN 1 Press Menu until the display shows Settings 2 Press Enter until the display shows Perform 3 Now use the Up Down buttons to scroll through the options PT Speed Pan Inv Tilt Inv OP Speed Black D Dimmer Dim Inv DMX Error DMX reset Display Key lock Homepage 4 Press enter to open one of these menus Use the Up Down buttons to set the desired setting 5 Once you have set the desired mode press the enter button to store your setting 15 PT Speed Pan Tili movement Speed Pan Inv For Normal Inverted Pan control Tilt Inv Normal Inverted Tilt control OP Speed Slow Fast Optics Speed Black D Instant Immediate blackout when usin
27. lean 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 26 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 l 2 3 4 Unplug the unit from electric power source Insert a flat head screwdriver into a slot in the fuse cover Gently pry up the fuse cover The fuse will come out Remove the used fuse If brown or unclear it is burned out 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 Replacing a Gobo from the rotating Gobowheel 1 2 Disconnect mains power supply and set the switch to OFF Make sure that the gobo you want fo insert has the same size For the right size see below Gobo Size Rotating Gobowheel Static Gobowheel 30 00 mm 32 75 mm Diameter Diameter 3 6669 37 00 mm Diameter PUMA PS soie S O RS 4 a f N IIA ai PSHE ERRET Wasson eee ES 32 75 mm Thickness 1 1mm Thickness lt 3mm Thickness lt 0 3mm Thickness lt 0 3mm O on Fig 7 Fig 8 Before removing the top part of th
28. mmer must be open A Channel 11 Channel Functions 180 189 Sound 1 activated after 5 seconds 190 199 Sound 2 activated after 5 seconds 200 219 Reset activated after 5 seconds 220 235 No Function 236 239 DIM O activated after 5 seconds 240 243 DIM 1 activated after 5 seconds 244 247 DIM 2 activated after 5 seconds 248 251 DIM 3 activated after 5 seconds 252 255 DIM 4 activated after 5 seconds ZA When CH11 is set between 236 255 CH 9 Dimmer must also be used for the DIM functions to work A Channel settings 41386 Indigo 5500 Fixture settings Advanced Mode 2314151 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 are d lt lt m2 re te 220 255 55 pue a ig JR TE gt O 202 gt 10 129 OP 160 17 O gt 0 140 159 120 13 6 0 on 0 0 70 79 186 255 161 255 255 255 aen DIM 4 Shutter open 252 P 251 171 185 156 160 M3 224 2480M 3 gt 247 156 170 131 145 223 Fast Random Strobe SOM 1 141 155 2 39 116 130 192 Slow 2391 0 6 Slow 33 S 236 i 126 140 Ge d 191 2354 Function 101 115 Shutter open 111 125 160 1 85 rss 128 Slow 127 Shutter open 61 70 60 69 96 51 60 41 50 31 40 21 30 30b0 rotate 5 ndex 31 e 11 20 Shutter closed 0 95 Fast Strobe Effect max 10 Flash 64 Slow 50 59 40 49 63 30 39 Shutter open 86 100 o Function Prism 159 Fast Pulse Effect 32 S6080606e0006e O 0 Maintenance The operator
29. n 1 GND screen wz Pin 2 Signal En Pin 3 Signal EA J Pin 4 N C Pin 5 3 Pins canon socket A D Pin 1 GND screen Dam Pin 2 Signal K D Pin 3 Signal i 4 Link 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 5 Supply electric power Plug electric mains power cords into each unit s IEC socket then plug the other end of the mains power cord into proper electric power supply sockets starting with the first unit Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly 3 Pins canon plug Pin 1 GND screen Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal w 5 Pins canon plug Pin 1 GND screen Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal Pin 4 N C i N C w Multiple Indigo s DMX Set Up f DMX 512 O Note Link all cables before connecting electric power 10 Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX 512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master slave operating mode The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support Important Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one sin
30. o us within one day after receipt of the delivery Any return shipment has to be made post paid at all times Return shioments must be accompanied with a letter defining the reason for return shipment Non prepaid return shioments will be refused unless otherwise agreed in writing Complaints against us must be made known in writing or by fax within 10 working days after receipt of the invoice After this period complaints will not be handled anymore Complaints will only then be considered if the client has so far complied with all parts of the agreement regardless of the agreement of which the obligation is resulting Description of the device Features The Showtec Indigo 5500 LED is a moving head with high output and great effects The Indigo 5500 is a true professional moving head which is suitable for many applications Due to the new revolutionary optical system the Indigo 5500 offers a very bright beam e 7OW LED power which can produce more light output than a traditional 400W discharge lamp e High efficiency optics e Lightweight e Ideal solution for clubs mobile DJ and smaller rental applications e Compact size e Standard DIM4 dimming technology on board to simulate special dimming effects e Two gobo wheels one color wheel a rotating prism DMX focus and a strobe e DMX control via standard DMX controller e Music Control e Automatic Pan Tilt correction e Rotating Gobowheel with 7 rotating interchangeable gobos 2 glass
31. s detective or the signal wires are swapped in the inout 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 12 Menu Overview MENU MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER UP DOWN ENTER UP DOWN ENTER UP DOWN ENTER UP DOWN ENTER UP DOWN ENTER UP DOWN ENTER ENTER ENTER UP DOWN ENTER UP DOWN ENTER ENTER ENTER UP DOWN ENTER UP DOWN ENTER ENTER UP DOWN 13 ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER You first have to create a step and press enter then the rest of the menu will appear A Main Menu Options ul e DOWN DOWN DOWN gt DOWN ad DOWN Q Q D un un i DMX Addressing With this menu you can set the DMX address o 1 Press Menu until the display shows Address 2 Press enter to open this menu You can choose 512 different DMX addresses Use the Up Down buttons to select the required address from 000 512 3 Once you have set the desired DMX address press the enter button to store your DMX address 2 Channe
32. sssssseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 29 TIOUDIGSNOONING siii AAA AAA AAA A 29 e 29 NOR ESPINO DMA e a a A RB ST Or TO ROT TR ROS a SO 30 PIOGUCT SDECITICGTION iii it wince ent bets te AAA EA AAA AS E EO 3 Warning FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START UP Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product carefully unpack the carton and check the contents fo ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling Save the carton and all packing materials In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory if is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing e Safety cable NG r e User manual LED Expected Lifespan LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time HEAT is the dominant factor that leads to the acceleration of this decline Packaged in clusters LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal or singular optimum conditions For this reason when all color LEDs are used at their fullest intensity life of the LEDs is significantly reduced It is estimated that a viable lifesoan of 40 000 to 50 000 hours will be achieved under normal operational conditions If improving on this lifesoan expectan
33. t power from the mains when device is not used or before cleaning 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 if 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 the device switched off until if has reached room temperature If your Showtec device fails fo work properly discontinue use immediately Pack the unit securely preferably in the original packing material and return if fo your Showtec dealer for service For adult use only Movinghead must be installed out of the reach of children Never leave the Unit running Unattended Never attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only The user is responsible for correct positioning and operating of the Indigo The manuf
34. til the display shows Edit 3 Press Enter and then create a Step and press enter 4 Now use the Up Down buttons to scroll through the options Pan Tilt Color Gobol Gobo2 Gobo2Rot Prism Rotation Focus Dimmer Strobe Time Use 5 Press enter fo open this menu Use the Up Down buttons to set the desired setting 6 Once you have set the desired mode press the enter button fo store your setting Note If you want to circulate the created steps please set the last step as 0 For example when you have 3 steps the setting should be Step Time 4 Use Yes Step 2 Time 5 Use Yes Step 3 Time 0 Use Yes 4 3 Send EJ E 1 Press Menu until the display shows Send 2 Press Enter and use the Up Down buttons to choose Yes or No 3 If you use Yes the device will send all settings to in line fixtures 19 5 Manual 5 1 Reset With this menu you can reset the device ENTER ET E 1 Press Menu until the display shows Manual 2 Press Enter and use the Up Down buttons to go to the Reset menu 3 Press enter to open this menu You can choose Yes or No mode Use the Up Down buttons to select one 4 Once you have set Yes the device will perform a full reset and if will take 15 seconds to reset 5 2 DMX Value With this menu you are able to manually set control and adjust the Indigo 5500 E ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER UP DOWN 1 Press Menu until
35. to the factory default setting 3 4 Send ENTER 1 Press Menu until the display shows Send 2 Press Enter and use the Up Down buttons to choose Yes or No 3 If you use Yes the device will send all settings to in line fixtures 16 4 Runmode With this menu you can set the different run modes for the Indigo 1 Press Menu until the display shows Runmode 2 Press enter to open this menu You can choose 3 different submenus DOWN DOWN DMX Active With this menu you able to control the device by DMX ENTER ENTER 1 Press Menu until the display shows Runmode 2 Press Enter and use the Up Down buttons to go to the Run menu 3 Press enter fo open this menu Scroll through the menu until the display shows DMX512 4 Once you have set DMX control press the enter button to store your setting The device will be DMX Controlled Built in Programs Mode With this menu you can select 5 different Programs when using the Indigo ee 1 Press Menu until the display shows Runmode 2 Press Enter and use the Up Down buttons to go to the Run menu 3 Press enter to open this menu Scroll through the menu until the display shows Autol Auto2 Sound Sound2 or Custom You have 5 options fo control the device as a stand alone device 4 Once you have chosen your desired mode press the enter button to store your setting The device will start the built in program Built in Programs Autol Auto2 The d
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