Colormix 250 AT - MK Light Sound
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1. 24 12 Appendix 1 Menu map 25 13 Appendix 2 Changing the power supply settings 27 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 YOU INITIAL START UP 1 Safety instructions CAUTION careful with your operations With a dangerous voltage you can suffer a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition In order to maintain this 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 Important Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty The dealer will not accept liability for any resulting defects or problems 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 it has reached room temperature This device falls under protection class The power plug must only be plugged in2. Z series USER MANUAL ROBE Show Lighting s r o e Czech Republic www robe cz Table of contents 1 Safety Inst Ebo HOS uQ ua KURVEN E a ua Eg nn URINE REN EK DU E RR 4 2 Operating determinations 4 3 Description of the lue meer Seca 5 4 Installation 6 4 1 Fitting Exohanging the lamp iius rennen tont niti tpm immu rtt niti utin 6 4 2 Lamp dd bat u u ko soon Reste uta s Era sb usb EE EVE Fre Eu Ek 6 4 3 Installation of the barn doors Rho xdi 6 4 4 Manually adjusment of the beam 7 un E 7 4 6 Connection to the MainS 8 4 7 DMX 512 connection master slave connection 9 5 DMX Protocol bit m 10 6 Controller mode 11 6 1 DMX addressing sus asa 11 6 2 Remotely Controllable functio
3. Colo colour wheel value 0 255 value 0 255 a magenta value 0 255 YELL a yellow value 0 255 C SPd speed of CMY value 0 255 MACr a colour macro value 0 255 EFFE zoom frost and UV filter value 0 255 Stro a strobe value 0 255 dimr a dimmer value 0 255 S tim a step time value 0 1 25 5 seconds COPY a copying the current prog step to the next prog step If the last prog step is copied to the next prog step parameter is increased about 1 by itself except step 99 5 Press Enter button to confirm adjusted value 6 Press Mode button select next prog step and repeat this procedure steps 4 and 6 The programs PrG 1 PrG 2 PrG 3 are saved in the current modified fixture master or slave1 9 8 8 Reset function Press Enter button to run a reset This option enables the ColorMix 250 AT to index all effects functions and return to their standard positions 8 9 Special functions Use the Up or Down buttons to browse through the special functions and select the one by pressing Enter button An Manual control of effects The function allows you to control manually the channel functions of the fixture Use the Up or Down buttons to select desired function and press Enter to adjust the effect or Mode to cancel and return to the menu CoL CYRG NACO YELO CSP GFF H
4. If you are using the standard controllers you can connect the DMX output of the controller directly with the DMX input of the first fixture in the DMX chain If you wish to connect DMX controllers with other XLR outputs you need to use adapter cables Connect the DMX output of the first fixture in the DMX chain with the DMX input of the next fixture Always connect output with the input of the next fixture until all fixtures are connected Caution At the last fixture the DMX cable has to be terminated with a terminator Solder a 120 Ohm resistor between Signal and Signal into a 3 pin XLR plug and plug it in the DMX output of the last fixture Building a master slave chain Connect the DMX output of the master fixture in the data chain with the DMX input of the first slave Always connect output with the input of the next slave until all slaves are connected up to 9 fixtures Caution lIt 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 link in order to ensure proper transmission on the data link 5 DMX Protocol 8 bit Mode 1 Mode 2 Channel Channel Value Function Type of control Lamp On Off control of fans 0 127 From max to min speeed of fans proportional 128 139 Lamp On after 3 seconds reset step 140 229 No function step 230 239 Lamp Off after 3 seconds step 240 255 No function step Colours 0 17 Open white s
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6. evenly distributed If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center or if light output is low the lamp is too far back in the reflector Push the lamp out by turning the screws B C counterclockwise 1 4 turn at a time the light is bright and evenly distributed 4 3 Installation of the barn doors You can install the barn doors to better define the iluminated surface The barn doors are fixed with the 2 screws and may be turned in range 90 fastening screws 4 4 Manually adjusment of the beam angle The lens system can be configured in the range between 8 and 22 beam angles To set the desired beam angle remove the barn doors if they are installed by loosening the 2 fastening screws and open the front cover by loosening the 4 quarter turn fasteners loose the 2 adjusting screws with knurled head on the fresnel lens unit and adjust the required beam angle Tighten the adjusting Screws again and fix back the front cover and barn doors Adjusting screw Quarter turn fasteners 4 5 Rigging Fresnel lens DANGER TO LIFE Please consider the respective national norms during the installation The installation must only be carried out by an authorized dealer The installation of the projector has to be built and constructed in a way that it can hold 10 times the weight for 1 hour without any harming deformation The installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment e
7. to 20 minimum Use the Up or Down buttons to select the level of the microphone sensitivity and press Enter to confirm the chosen level or Mode to cancel and return to the menu Example I I i ie ic underexited right level overexited upper segment blinks by the bass rhythm 17 dt5 t Default settings Press Enter to reset all fixture personalities not the adjusting functions to the default values On the display will appear FSt meaning that the fixture makes the reset See the table of personality setting and their default positions Personality Display Default values SHADED mapa Lamp On aller fa fiure L L OFF nc E 2 LOF Lamp On if DMX Lamgp if ne 0 ia missing E iL d Display intensity di nt 20 50 BD If A Eurn omw turn Switch Cin Of a the lamp light sansor En 5n 2 1020204 05 Microphone 0108 03 10 t lh SE sansitivity 11 1B r8 20 8 5 Switching On Off the lamp Press the Mode button in order to access the main menu Browse through the menu by pressing the Up and Down buttons until the display shows LAMP Confirm by pressing Enter button Use the Up and Down buttons to select to switch On the lamp and to switch Off the lamp and press Enter to confirm or Mode to can
8. Pulse effect in sequences with increasing speed proportional 176 191 Pulse effect in sequences with decreasing speed proportional 192 223 Random strobe effect with increasing speed proportional 224 255 Shutter open step Dimmer intensity 0 255 Intensity from 0 to 100 proportional 10 The ColorMix 250 AT can be operated with controller in controller mode or without the controller in stand alone mode Both modes are described in the texts below 6 Controller mode The fixtures are individually addressed 001 502 on a data link and connected to the controller The fixtures respond to the DMX signal from the controller 6 1 DMX addressing The control panel on the front side of the base allows you to assign the DMX fixture address which is defined as the first channel from which the ColorMix 250 AT will respond to the controller If you set for example the address to channel 5 the ColorMix 250 AT will use the channel 5 to 15 for control Please be sure that you don t have any overlapping channels in order to control each ColorMix 250 AT correctly and independently from any other fixture on the DMX data link If two three or more ColorMix 250 AT are addressed similarly they will work similarly For address setting please refer to the instructions under Addressing menu 001 Controlling After having addressed all ColorMix 250 AT you may now start operating these via your lighting contr
9. at switching the lamp on the electronics will still try to ignite the lamp until it shines even when the lamp is damaged or absent on this account some electronics parts could be damaged di SP Display adjusting This function allows you to adjust the display settings turn Dn 0 203 Fr 16 Display intensity With this function you can adjust the display intensity from 20 to 100 Use the Up Down buttons to select the level of the display intensity and press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the menu E ur n Display reverse With this function you can rotate the display by 180 Use the Up or Down buttons to select normal display or display turned by 180 and press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the menu Display On s This function allows you to keep the display on or to turn off automatically 2 minutes after last pressing any button on the control panel Use the Up or Down buttons to select if you wish to keep the display on or Off if you wish to turn off automatically 2 minutes after last pressing any button on the control panel and press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the menu Fan speed operating modes By using this function you can choose 5 types of the fan speed operating modes Browse through this menu by the pressing Up and Down buttons the display shows step by step these message
10. ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects Never run the device without lamp Do not shake the device Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device When choosing the installation spot please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat moisture or dust There should not be any cables lying around You endanger your own and the safety of others The minimum distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1 0 meter Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging derigging or servicing the fixture 4 Always fix the fixture with an appropriate safety rope Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened The lamp must never be ignited if the fresnel lens or any housing cover is open as discharge lamps may explose The maximum ambient temperature t must never be exceeded CAUTION The lens has to be replaced when it is obviously damaged so that its function is impaired e g due to cracks or deep scratches Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating the device Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation CAUTION The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged or deformed due to the heat Please use the original packaging if the device is to be trans
11. message MAst starts fast flashing and after 20s error massage appears on its display and the fixture automatically will be switched to its DMX address master address is disabled Now the fixture has the address setting dM Ad menu A012 A012 MA Er blinks MA SL menu d AbL If the fixture is set as the slave and DMX signal is connected to its input the fixture will respond to DMX signal from the controller in dependence on the fixture s DMX address 5 8 2 Slave control This function allows you to control the slaves from the master s control panel in a master slave operation Select this function from the main menu and press Enter button Browse the list of all connected slaves SL C 1 SL C 9 by pressing Up and Down buttons Select the desired slave and press Enter button The slave s control panel is available from the master s control panel If no slave is connected to the master messages SL C 1 SL C 2 SL C3 SL C 9 still round repeat Note This function is available from the master fixture only 13 8 3 Fixture informations The menu allows you to read an useful information about the fixture as the lamp life lamp strikes software version etc Press Up or Down buttons to select the desired option and press Enter to see the value or next submenu t t By this option you can read the total number of the operation hours si
12. 5 5 5 7 gt 2 3 lt 3 D s lt 2 S 3 lt 2 3 0 o g 5 5 D a o Q oO e oO 2 8 o 5 3 o 5 o 6 3 g o o 2 a Co 26 13 Appendix 2 Changing power supply settings Both the transformer and the ballast must be connected correctly for the local AC voltage and frequency The wrong settings can cause poor performance or demage of the moving head The factory settings are printed next to the power switch If you want to change the power supply settings follow the instructions 1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power 2 Remove the rear cover by loosening the 4 screws 3 Move the d on the transformer connection block to the position according to the desired voltage 4 Move the wire on the ballast connection block to the position according to the desired frequency voltage 5 Put the cover back before applying AC power Examples EU version Power supply setting 230 V 50 Hz Input 230V 50Hz Output 230V 60Hz 245V 50Hz ov 208V 230V 240V 12 5 6 7 230 50 230 00 245 50 686824 022 0201217 Transformer Ballast US version Power supply setting 120 V 60 Hz Input To ball io o balast 225V 50Hz Output ov 100v 120V 208V 230V 240V 225 50 225 60 210 60 686824 012 0204209
13. OLE GPEn di nf CoU CYA NAGI SEL CSPE NAOI SHA Str i dini CoU CYAC NACE YELE CSP3 MABE SHAE 6H83 56 9 dint olg CYAS MAGS YELS CSPS AIG FroS Ai ae Lamp adjustment This function can be used when you make the fine adjustment of the lamp If you select LAAd pressing by Enter button all effects will be canceled shutter will be opened and the dimmer intensity will be set to maximum Now you can aim the light at a flat surface wall and perform the fine lamp adjustment Fixture code The option contains identification code 1 9999 for the fixture which is used for the master slave operation Adjusting the default position of the colour wheel By this function you can calibrate and adjust the colour wheel to its standard right positions Use the Up and Down keys to browse through the adjusting menu the display shows step by step these messages 20 Colo CYAn MAGE YELL C SPd MACr EFFE Stro dimr FCAL by which you can adjust the fixture to the required desired position 0 255 before the function calibration Then when the positioning is finished use the last function Fixture calibration 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 1 Calibration via the control board Press Enter and the Up and Down keys in order to display massages Colo for very smooth function calibration Press Enter and use the Up and Down ke
14. ad adjusting range 135 Beampath Min Bear angle B HE H 53 Foast osndas AES PEL SOUS b EI E 1 _ _ __ CO L P 1 77 1 1 1 5 1 6 nz 1 ZI ZB mss Max Beam angle 22 is pin ic gd i 1 4 p ein yr 1 94 agi TFT pr Distance 8 m ioco 928 LUIS E ann PT TT Pa Tete A tre tT ex PELA CC TN uu Balzazzmcht a SSS id eT EEE ER SS DH nz nz nh Lhwmuanar mi Temperatures Maximum ambient temperature t 40 Maximum housing temperature t 75 C steady state Minimum distances Min distance from flammable surfaces 0 5 m Min distance to lighted object 1 0 m Weight EU version 13 5 kg Shipping weight EU version 17 5 kg US version 15 kg US version 19 5 kg Dimensions mm 11 Maintenance and cleaning The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are 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 inspected by a skilled person once a year The following points have to be considered during the inspection 1 screws used for installing the devices or parts of the device have to be tighly connected and must not be corroded 2 There must not be any deformations on
15. amp reset Lamp On Off reset Colour wheel Colour wheel Cyan Cyan Magenta Magenta Yellow Yellow Speed of CMY Speed of CMY Colour macros Colour macros Effect wheel Effect wheel No function Shutter strobe Shutter strobe Dimmer intensity NO Q WD Dimmer intensity Please refer to the chapter DMX protocol for detail description 15 Lamp presetting This function allows you to adjust the lamp settings Gn Gn OFF OFF L AAL Lamp On after switching the fixture On This function enables to turn the lamp on automatically after switching the fixture on Use the Up and Down buttons to select On if you wish to turn the lamp on automatically after switching the fixture on or Off if you wish the lamp off after switching on the fixture and press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the menu Lamp Off via DMX This function allows you to switch off the lamp by DMX Use the Up and Down buttons to select On if you want to switch off the lamp by DMX or Off if you don t want to switch off the lamp by DMX and press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the menu C3 Q z2 nm Lamp On if DMX is present This function allows you to strike the lamp automatically after 26 seconds if DMX signal is present on the data link If the ignition is unsuccessfull e g lamp is too hot the fixture will tr
16. ance and service operations are only to be carried out by authorized dealers Please refer to the instructions under Fitting Exchanging the lamp Replacing the fuse If the lamp burns out the fine wire fuse of the device might fuse too Only replace the fuse by a fuse of same type and rating Before replacing the fuse unplug mains lead Procedure Step 1 Unscrew the fuseholder on the rear panel with a fitting screwdriver from the housing anti clockwise Step 2 Remove the old fuse from the fuseholder Step 3 Install the new fuse in the fuseholder Step 4 Replace the fuseholder in the housing and fix it Should you need any spare parts please use genuine parts If the power supply cable of this device will be damaged cable firmly connected with the device it has to be replaced by authorized dealers only in order to avoid hazards If the power supply cable of this device will be damaged replaceable cable it has to be replaced by a special power supply cable available at your dealer Should you have further questions please contact your dealer Version 2 0 10 7 2003 24 12 Appendix 1 Menu map Deffault settings Bold print Level 1 Level 2 Level3 Level 4 Level5 Level 6 A001 A001 M d Abl Disable master slave MA SL et fixture as a master MAS LA 1 SLA9 slave address Select slave for remote control otal hours of operation since fabricated ours of operation since c
17. ave addressing 1 Press the Mode button so many times until the display shows message A001 with actually stored address 2 Press Enter button and use the Up and Down buttons to select MA SL menu 3 Press Enter button display flashes and select to set the fixture as the master in a chain of multiple fixtures or SLA 1 SLA 9 to set the fixture to be the slave in a chain of multiple fixtures and press Enter to confirm If you want address no master or slave select d AbL 4 Press the Mode button Choosen address is shown on the display If message MASt fast flashes DMX signal is received at the DMX input disconnect DMX controller Only one fixture may be the master Up to the 9 slaves may be connected to the master and on the certain address can be connected only one slave fixture SLA1 SLA9 Note Disconect the fixtures from the DMX controller before master slave operating otherwise data collisions can occur and the fixtures will not work properly If the fixture is set as the master and DMX signal is connected to its input the error massage MAEr will appear on its display and the fixture s address will be set to its DMX address in order to respond to DMX signal from the controller For example The master fixture has this address setting dM Ad menu A012 MA SL menu MASt is displayed The DMX signal is connected to the master fixture The
18. cated Press Enter or Mode to return to the menu r SEL Max temperature of the fixture inside since the counter was last reset Press Enter or Mode to return to the menu In order to reset the counter to 0 you have to hold the Up and Down button and press the Enter button ip Current fixture temperature 5 Temperature readouts of the fixture inside in Celsius Inside temperatures below 86 C are not critical 86 C and more lead to the lamp being switched off Please note that the outside temperature should not exceed 40 C 14 DMX values Readout DMX values of each channel received by the fixture Use the Up and Down buttons to select desired channel and press Enter to read its value coming to the fixture or Mode to cancel and return to the menu YEr 5 Software version By this function you can read the software version of the display module Press Enter to read its value or Mode to return to the menu 8 4 Personality options These options allow you to modify ColorMix 250 AT operating behavior Press Up and Down buttons to select the desired option and press Enter to set the value or to see next submenu DMX presetting The function makes possible to select from the 2 DMX channels settings Use the Up or Down buttons to select desired channel settings 1 Mod 2 and press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the menu Mode 1 default L
19. cel L E 5L 8 6 Test sequences This function allows you to run a special demo test sequences without an external controller which will show you some possibilities of using ColorMix 250 AT Press Enter button to run the test If the test program is running messages run test blink on the display If you want to pause the runnnig program in the required position press the Enter button messages PAUS test blink To continue the program running press the Enter button again 18 8 7 Stand alone setting This menu offers options for stand alone mode as a selection of the playing program programming and modifying current programs n OFF EESE GFF EESE Pre P L 63 P 8 3 Music trigger The ColorMix 250 AT enables the sound control of the running programs via the built in microphone Use the Up or Down buttons to select if you wish this feature or Off if you don t wish this feature and press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the menu Presetting playback This function allows you to select the the program which will be played in the stand alone mode after switching the fixture On Use the Up or Down buttons to select desired program tESt bilt in program or if you don t want trigger any program after switching the fixture On and press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the menu Selected program will be played con
20. ed and any program from this function is selected in this case the fixture will not respond to the DMX controller and will play selected program You can t play programs on the slave fixtures from their control panels if the master fixture is switched On and connected to the slaves playing is forced by the master Editing program This menu item allows you to select a program to edit or create The ColorMix 250 AT has one built in program tESt and the 3 free programs each up to 99 steps If the fixture is set as a master you may edit any program in the slaves You can t edit programs on the slave fixtures from their control panels if the master fixture is switched on and connected to the slaves editing is possible by the master control panel only Procedure 1 Press Up or Down button to select the program you want to edit PrG 1 PrG 3 and press Enter 2 Press Up or Down button to select the desired fixture MASt SLA 9 and press Enter button 3 Press Up or Down button to select the desired program step St 01 St 99 and press Enter button 4 Press Up or Down button to select the desired item and press Enter button Now you can edit by Up or Down buttons the DMX value for selected item P End a total number of the program steps value 1 99 This value you must set before start programming e g if you want to create program with the 10 steps set the value onto 10 19
21. en requested by the master For example If the slave fixture has a shorter program length it will continously repeat its program until the master fixture finishes its own program and restarts its program running slave 1 prog step 3 will not be finished If the slave fixture has a longer program length it will restart at prog step 1 before it completes all its prog steps slave 2 prog step 5 will not be played see the picture bellow Restart Starting point Prog step 1 Prog step 1 Prog step 2 Prog step 3 Prog step 4 Prog step 5 Program length Continous repeating Prog step 1 Master Slave 1 Program length Prog step 1 Prog step 1 Prog step 2 Prog step 3 Prog step 4 Prog step 5 Slave 2 Program length Note Disconect 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 is possible to control any slave in a master slave chain 8 Functions of the control panel The control panel situated on the front side of the base offers several features You can simply set the DMX address master slave mode read the number of lamp or unit hours run test make a
22. equency of the main is not standard 50 or 60Hz 10 Technical specifications Power supply EU model 208 230 240V AC 50 60Hz Fuse T 3 15A 230V US model 100 120 208 230 240V AC 50 60Hz Fuse T 6 3A 120V Power consumption 390 VA Lamp Philips MSD 250 2 GY 9 5 Colours CMY colours mixing system 4 dichroic filters 2 correction filtres plus white Colour wheel with variable rotation speed Beam effects Beam shaper Frost filter Strobe Strobe effect with variable speed 1 10 flashes per second Dimmer Smooth dimmer from 0 100 Motors 7 high quality stepping motors controlled by microprocessors Optical System High luminous efficiency parabolic system All lenses are anti reflection coated Manually adjustable beam angle 8 22 150 mm fresnel lens Fans Two axial fans Electronics Built in microphone for music trigger Master slave operation 3 freely programmable programs 99 steps each Digital serial input DMX 512 2 DMX channel presettings 8 bit protocols Channel Mode 1 default Mode 2 1 Lamp On Off reset Lamp On Off reset 2 Colour wheel Colour wheel 3 Cyan Cyan 4 Magenta Magenta 5 Yellow Yellow 6 Speed of CMY Speed of CMY 7 Colour macros Colour macros 8 Effect wheel Effect wheel 9 No function Shutter strobe 10 Shutter strobe Dimmer intensity 11 Dimmer intensity 22 Rigging Stands directly on the floor with removable stand Mounts horizontally or vertically with mounting bracket Vertical he
23. et Insert the lamp to the socket Do not install a lamp with a higher wattage A lamp like this generates temperatures the device is not designed for Damages caused by non observance are not subject to warranty Please follow the lamp manufacturer s notes Do not touch the glass bulb bare hand during the installation Make sure that the lamp is installed tightly into the lamp holder system Reinsert the lamp assembly and tighten the 3 screws again Before striking the lamp reset the LAti rSEt and LASt rSEt counters in the InFO menu on the control panel by pressing the Up and Down buttons in one time and then confirming with the Enter button Do not operate this fixture with opened housing cover 4 2 Lamp adjustment The lamp holder is aligned at the factory Due to differences between lamps fine adjustment may improve light performance Strike the lamp cancel all effects open the shutter and set the dimmer intensity to maximum and focus the light on a flat surface wall or use function LAAd in the Special functions of the control board Center the hot spot the brightest part of the beam using the 3 adjustment screws B C Turn one screw at a time to drag the hot spot diagonally across the projected image If you cannot detect a hot spot adjust the lamp until the light is even To reduce hot spot pull the lamp in by turning all three screws B C clockwise 1 4 turn at a time until the light is
24. function you can choose 5 types of the fan speed operating modes 11 7 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 Stand alone setting menu St AL Stand alone operation can be applied to the single fixture the fixture may be set to the master slave mode or controller mode or to multiple fixtures operating synchronously Synchronous operation of multiple fixtures requires that they must be connected on a data link and one of them is set as a master master mode and the rest as the slaves slave mode The slaves are assigned to SLA1 SLA9 and on the certain slave address be connected only one fixture To set the fixture as the master or slave see the Addressing menu A001 If the master fixture runs a reset or plays test program all slaves will execute these acts too You can t play or edit any programs on the slaves by their control panels if the master is switched on and connected to the master slave chain The master fixture starts simultaneous program start in the other slave fixtures All fixtures have a definite synchronized starting point when playing back their programs The number of running program is the same in all slaves and depends on the master s choice menu St AL Every fixture runs its program repeatedly starting the program step No 1 wh
25. g an appropriate catch net This secondary safety attachment must be constructed in a way that no part of the installation can fall down if the main attachment fails When rigging derigging or servicing the fixture staying in the area below the installation place on bridges under high working places and other endangered areas is forbidden The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are approved by an expert before taking into operation for the first time and after changes before taking into operation another time The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are approved by an expert after every four year in the course of an acceptance test The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are approved by a skilled person once a year The projector should be installed outside areas where persons may walk by or be seated IMPORTANT OVERHEAD RIGGING REQUIRES EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE including but not limited to calculating working load limits installation material being used and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the projector If you lack these qualifications do not attempt the installation yourself but instead use a professional structural rigger Improper installation can result in bodily injury and or damage to property The projector has to be installed out of the reach of people If the pr
26. hat the fixture was overheating occured if the ambient temperature is 40 C or more and that the relay switched off the lamp This message will appear on the display until the temperature will be on a suitable level then the display will show the message meaning the lamp is too hot 21 color wheel error This messsage will appear after the reset of the fixture if the magnetic indexing circuit malfunctions sensor failed or magnet missing or the stepping motor is defective or its driver circuit on the main PCB The color wheel is not located in the default position after the reset EFEr Effect wheel error This messsage will appear after the reset of the fixture if the magnetic indexing circuit malfunctions sensor failed or magnet missing or the stepping motor is defective or its driver circuit on the main PCB The beam effect wheel is not located in the default position after the reset SnEr This message appears if the lamp lighting sensor is failed Please contact your dealer Caution The message is disabled if the lamp light sensor function En Sn is switched Off PoEr This message will appear if the fixture was shortly disconnect from the main MAEr Master error The message informs you that the fixture was addressed as a master and DMX signal is connected to its input Disconnect the DMX controller from fixture s input and address the fixture as the master again FrEr It will appear if the fr
27. he new adjusted position of the colour wheel 9 Error and information messages HEAt This message appears if you try to switch on the lamp within 5 minutes after having switched it off the lamp is too hot The message will appear on the display if the lamp doesn t ignite within 28 seconds The fixture will store this information and automatically ignite the lamp when the 5 minutes period has expired Caution The message is disabled if the lamp light sensor function En Sn is switched Off only if the lamp was turned Off and On within 5 minutes the message will appear LAEr The ignition of the lamp is seven times unsuccessful the HEAt message appeared six times before and the display shows LA Er meaning that the lamp could be damaged or even missed the fixture is overheating this can occur if the ambient temperature is 40 C or more or there could be a failure on the ignitor or ballast Please place or replace the lamp check the ambient temperature or contact your dealer if the situation was not caused by the lamp Caution The message is disabled if the lamp light sensor function En Sn is switched Off FAn The message informs you that the fixture was overheating and switched off This message will appear on the display if the fan speed operating LO OF was selected MbEr This messsage informs you that the main PCB does not communicate correctly with the Control Panel FtEr The message informs you t
28. housings fixations and installation spots ceiling suspension trussing 3 Mechanically moved parts like axles eyes and others must not show any traces of wearing e g material abrading or damages and must not rotate with unbalances 4 The electric power supply cables must not show any damages material fatigue e g porous cables or sediments Further instructions depending on the installation spot and usage have to be adhered by a skilled installer and any safety problems have to be removed DANGER TO LIFE Disconnect from the mains before starting maintenance operation It is absolutely essential that the fixture is kept clean and that dust dirt and smoke fluid residues must not build up on or within the fixture Otherwise the fixture s light output will be significantly reduced Regular cleaning will not only ensure the maximum light output but will also allow the fixture to function reliably throughout its life Please use a moist lint free cloth Never use alcohol or solvents The front fresnel lens will require weekly cleaning as smoke fluid tends to building up residues reducing the light output very quickly The cooling fans should be cleaned monthly The interior of the fixture should be cleaned at least annually using a vacuum cleaner or an air jet The dichroic colour filters and the internal lenses should be cleaned monthly There are no serviceable parts inside the device except for the lamp and the fuse Mainten
29. jo fos 5 m o E uv Cr ool xx gt 2 r risi zZ m z io 2 m c 2 1210 OFF PErs 20 40 60 80 100 10 20 ep 5 D D lt 5 z 2 7 E lt et microphone sensitivit ont control of fans speed without DMX value igh max speed of fans ontinuous controlling of fans speed ow speed switch off the lamp operating ow speed switch to high speed of the fans eturn all personality options to factory defaul TH gt 5 O E ill a ERE EG oF E os U oHI dF SE 25 1 Level 2 Level3 Level 4 o Audi d OFF rG 1 ocio rG 3 m e 3 rG 1 rG 2 rG 3 run run run PLAy Edit ESE Master is selected mico 2 3lo oO 7 Q dimr dimC imr 255 o unc 255 olo YAn MAGE YELL MACr FFE tro imr e 255 255 255 255 Adj ojo o gt Level5 Level 6 PENNE DENEN EE un demo nable the sound control of the run programs isable the sound control of the run programs o program runs after switching fixture on est program runs after switching fixture on ogram No 1 runs after switching fixture on ogram No 2 runs after switching fixture on ogram No 3
30. lorMix 250 AT will store this information and automatically ignite the lamp when the 5 minutes period has expired The message HEAt will appear on the control panel display of the ColorMix 250 AT If the ignition of the lamp is seven times unsuccessful on the display will appear LA Er meaning that the lamp could be damaged or even missed or there could be a failure on the ig nitor or ballast Colour wheel The ColorMix 250 AT features a colour wheel with 7 color positions 4 of these with dichroic colors 2 correction filters 3200 K and 5600 K and the hole open It is also possible to rotate the color wheel continuously at different speeds the so called Rainbow effect is created CMY colours mixing system The CMY color mixing system is based on graduated cyan magenta and yellow color filters A continuous range of colors may be achieved by varying the amount of each filter from 0 to 10096 Beam effects The beam shaper allow you to widen and flatten beam Beam shaper rotates 180 Frost filter on the same wheel as beam shaper softens the beam Dimmer Smooth 0 100 dimming is provided by the special dimmer unit Shutter Strobe Extremely fast shutter may also be used for strobe effect 1 10 flashes per second Fans The ColorMix 250 AT is cooled by the two axial fans The speed of the fans and of course the noise can be continuously reduced if very quiet performance is required By the control board using the FAnS
31. nce the ColorMix 250 AT has been fabricated Press Enter or Mode to return to the menu r SE The number of the hours that the ColorMix 250 AT has been powered on since the counter was last reset Press Enter or Mode to return to the menu In order to reset this counter to 0 you have to hold the Up and Down button and press the Enter button LAEI a 0 5 o This option enables you to read the total number of the operation hours with the lamp on since the ColorMix 250 AT has been fabricated Press Enter or Mode to return to the menu SEL The number of hours that the lamp has been powered On since the counter was last reset Press Enter or Mode to return to the menu In order to reset this counter to 0 you have to hold the Up and Down button and press the Enter button L AS Lamp strikes By this option you can read the total number of the lamp strikes since the ColorMix 250 AT has o been fabricated Press Enter Mode to return to menu r SEL The number of the lamp strikes since the counter was last reset Press Enter or Mode to return to the menu In order to reset the counter to 0 you have to hold the Up and Down button and press the Enter button H I Max fixture temperature t o t By this option you can read the max temperature of the fixture inside since the ColorMix 250 has been fabri
32. ns ERE etn RR RE RR ER RR KR RR ERE IE EXE x E ERES 11 Stand alone mod 12 8 Functions of the Control panel 12 8 1 PUT SS SUING assai fid d s sh u mua au aa eats eee emia 13 8 2 Slave 13 8 3 Fixture InfOtfallOlIS usto to coat res ini OU PR Rt 14 8 4 Personality options MEETUPS 15 8 5 Switching On Off the lamp t erue decentes 18 8 6 Test sequences u 18 8 7 Stand alone setting r 19 8 8 Reset function MM 20 8 9 Special TUTO OK IS a asian napi tandiu Radares tua cuit ibl chem nel b Ete b cx leet 20 9 Error and information messages J 21 10 Technicalspecifications 22 11 Maintenance and cleaning
33. ojector can stand directly on the floor by standing on the removable stand which is mounted with the nut to the projector s mounting bracket Removable stand Measurements are in milimetres DANGER TO LIFE Before taking into operation for the first time the installation has to be approved by an expert When installing fixtures side by side avoid illuminating one fixture with another 4 6 Connection to the mains Verify the power supply settings before applying power If you wish to change the power supply settings see the chapter Appendix Connect the fixture to the mains with the enclosed power plug If you need to install other power plug on the power cable follow the identification table below The earth has to be connected The occupation of the connection cables is as follows Cable EU Cable US En femeror Brown Live Light blue i Neutral Yellow Green Earth Do not connect the projector to a dimmer system 4 7 DMX 512 connection master slave connection The wires must not come into contact with each other otherwise the fixtures will not work at all or will not work properly Only use a stereo shielded cable and 3 pin XLR plugs and connectors in order to connect the controller with the fixture or one fixture with another Occupation of the XLR connection XLR mounting socket XLR mounting plug DMX OUT DMX IN 1 GND 2 SIG 3 SIG Building a serial DMX chain
34. ojector shall be lowered from the ceiling or high joists professional trussing systems have to be used The projector must never be fixed swinging freely in the room Caution Projectors may cause severe injuries when crashing down If you have doubts concerning the safety of a possible installation do NOT install the projector Before rigging make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the projectors weight Danger of fire When installing the device make sure there is no highly inflammable material decoration articles etc in between a distance of min 0 5 m CAUTION Make sure that the device is fixed properly Ensure that the structure truss to which you are attaching the fixtures is secure The projector can be placed directly on the stage floor or rigged in any orientation on a truss without altering its operation characteristics Overhead installation The mounting bracket provides 3 holes a diameter of 18 mm and 2 quarter circle slots To adjust the inclination angle loosen the 2 adjusting screws Turn the projector to the desired angle and retighten the adjusting screws For overhead use always install a safety rope that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture Pull the safety rope through the mounting bracket and over the trussing system etc Mounting bracket groundplan Measurements are in milimetres 6 53 Adjusting screw Floor installation The pr
35. oller Note After switching on the ColorMix 250 AT will automatically detect whether DMX 512 data is received or not If there is no data received at the DMX input the display will start to flash A001 with actually set address This situation can occur if the 3 PIN XLR plug cable with DMX signal from controller is not connected with the input of the ColorMix 250 AT the controller is switched off or defective the cable or connector is defective or the signal wires are swap in the input connector Note It s necessary to insert the XLR termination plug with 120 Ohm to the last fixture in the link in order to ensure proper transmission on the DMX data link 6 2 Remotely controllable functions Lamp The ColorMix 250 AT is to be operated with a MSD 250W 2 GY 9 5 lamp A relay inside of the ColorMix 250 AT allows you to switch on and off the lamp via the control panel on the top side of the projector or via your controller without affecting the rest of the lighting To switch On Off the lamp please refer to Switching On Off the lamp menu Note It is also important to note that the discharge lamp is cold restrike types that means that they have to be cold before re striking For this reason you have to wait 5 minutes max speed of fan must be adjusted after having switched Off the lamp before you can switch it back On again If you try to switch On the lamp within 5 minutes after having switched it Off the Co
36. ounter reset otal hours of lamp operation since fabricated amp hours since counter reset otal number of lamp strikes since fabricated umber of lamp strikes since counter reset Max head temperature since fabricated C Max head temperature since counter reset C urrent head temperature C iew DMX Fans lamp reset value iew DMX colour wheel position value iew DMX cyan level value iew DMX magenta level value ew DMX yellow level value ew DMX CMY dimmer speed value ew DMX macro value iew DMX effect wheel position value iew DMX strobe value ew DMX dimmer position value oftware version et channels setting 1 et channels setting 2 amp automatic ON after switching fixture on o automatic lamp strikes nable lamp OFF via DMX command isable lamp OFF via DMX command mp automatically ON if DMX is present mp will remain OFF if DMX is present amp automatically OFF if DMX is missing amp will remain ON if DMX is missing nable lamp light sensor isable lamp light sensor ormal LED display ED display turned by 180 isplay permanent on isplay turns off 2 min after last key press o lt unc olo YAn MAGE 0 255 ELL SPd MACr 255 FFE 255 imr ErS proe px On Laau n On d L OF On n OFF dM OF o lt lt i o lt ojo 5 T lt m 2 Uy slo m oj lt o
37. ported Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are forbidden due to safety reasons Never remove the serial barcode from the device as this would make the guarantee void If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual the product may suffer damages and the guarantee becomes void Furthermore any other operation may lead to dangers like short circuit burns electric shock lamp explosion crash etc 3 Description of the device 1 Fresnel lens 2 Mounting bracket 3 Rear cover 4 Adjusting screw 5 Front cover 6 Barn doors 7 Control board 8 9 Fans 10 DMX output 11 DMX input 12 Lamp cover 13 Power cord 14 Fuse holder 15 Power switch 16 Display 17 Mode button 18 Enter button 19 Up button 20 Down button Rear side Control panel Control board 16 Mode Enter Up Down oO Oo 17 18 19 20 4 Installation 4 1 Fitting Exchanging the lamp DANGER Install the lamp with the device switched off only Unplug from mains before Lamp cover screws B C Aion by turning se Ks XY 5 A Y ahi 4 559 dz LN gt 3 fastening screws To insert the lamp MSD 250W 2 open the small cover at the rear of the projector by loosening the 3 screws Y Z on the lamp cover Gently pull out the lamp socket assembly If changing the lamp remove the old lamp from the sock
38. reset and also use many functions for setting and service purposes The main menu of the control panel is accessed by pressing the Mode button press this one so many times until the display shows message 001 with actually stored address Browse through the menu by the pressing Up or Down buttons the display shows step by step these messages A001 SLCt InFO PErS LAMP tESt StAL rESE SPEC Press Enter if you wish to select one of them The functions are described in the following sections and the function hierarchy is shown below 12 AGO 83 Addressing By this menu you can set the DMX address or address the fixture as a master slave Aga dRbL AASE SLA 8502 5 89 addressing 1 Press the Mode button so many times until the display shows message A001 with actually stored address 2 Press Enter button and use the Up and Down buttons to select dM Ad menu 3 Press Enter button the letter A flashes and by Up and Down buttons select required address 001 501 press Enter button to confirm 4 Select M ASL menu press Enter button and use Up and Down buttons to select d AbL no master or slave press Enter button to confirm 5 Press the Mode button Choosen address is shown on the display If message 001 with actually stored address flashes no DMX data received at the DMX input n R 5 Master sl
39. runs after switching fixture on est runs in loop ogram No 1 runs in loop ogram No 2 runs in loop ogram No 3 runs in loop et a total number of the program steps et DMX value for colour et DMX value for cyan et DMX value for magenta et DMX value for yellow et DMX value for speed of CMY and dimmer et DMX value for colour macros et DMX value for effects et DMX value for strobe et DMX value for dimmer et step time sec opying current prog step to next step un a reset JA End olo YAn MAGE YELL 255 SPd 255 255 255 1 25 99 255 ojojo 5 Q O gt Q Q o c ni wheel position elect dimmer intensity for lamp adjustment ixture code elect DMX value for Func of fans lamp reset elect DMX value for colour wheel position elect DMX value for cyan flag position elect DMX value for magenta flag position elect DMX value for yellow flag position elect DMX value for colour macros elect DMX value for effect wheel position elect DMX value for strobe elect DMX value for dimmer position alibrate colour wheel to required position ave calibration values to memory reset o 27 27 65 65 65 27 27 o o o o x x x x x 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 5 5 5 5 5
40. s Auto HIGH LoOF LoHI Press Enter if you wish to select one of them or Mode to cancel and return to the menu Bu E Continuous controlling of the fan speed without the DMX value The fans automatically raise their speed in order to control inside temperature of the lighting if the temperature inside increases about certain level the low fan speed reduces the cooling of the lighting This cycle can repeat several times until the temperature inside is on suitable level The initial level of the fan speed can t be adjusted by the DMX HI G H High max speed of fans The cooling fans work on max speed max cooling Continuous controlling of the fan speed This mode is similar to Auto but the initial level of the fan speed can be adjusted by the DMX Low speed Switch the lamp operating The fans keep the adjusted low speed until the temperature exceeds max inside temperature of the fixture then the fixture automatically switches off the lamp ro o C3 L oH Lowlhigh speed of the fan operating The fans keep the adjusted low speed until the temperature exceeds max inside temperature of the fixture then the fixture automatically switches from low to high the fan speed Note The modes Auto and HIGH don t interact to the DMX value on the channel 1 0 127 t 5 E Microphone sensitivity With this function you can adjust the microphone sensitivity from 1 maximum
41. tep 18 35 Red step 36 53 Blue step 54 72 Green step 73 90 CTF 3200 K step 91 108 CTF 5600 K step 109 127 UV filter step 128 189 Forwards rainbow effect from fast to slow proportional 190 193 No rotation step 194 255 Backwards rainbow effect from slow to fast proportional Cyan 0 255 Cyan 0 white 255 full cyan proportional Magenta 0 255 Magenta 0 white 255 full magenta proportional Yellow 0 255 Yellow 0 white 255 full yellow proportional Speed of CMY and dimmer Speed from max 0 to min 255 proportional Colour macros colour of the colour wheel changes without blackout blackout while colour of the colour wheel changes Off step Macro 1 step Macro 2 step Macro 3 step Macro 4 step Macro 5 step Macro 6 step Macro 7 step Macro 8 step Macro 9 step Macro step Macro step Macro step Macro step Macro step Macro step Macro step Macro step Macro step Macro step Macro 20 step 168 175 Macro 21 step 176 183 Macro 22 step 184 191 Macro 23 step 192 199 Macro 24 step 200 207 Macro 25 step 208 215 Macro 26 step 216 223 Macro 27 step 224 231 Macro 28 step 232 239 Macro 29 step 240 247 Macro 30 step 248 255 Macro 31 step Effect wheel 0 70 Full beam step 71 180 Beam shaper step 181 255 Frost filter step No function Shutter strobe reset 0 31 Shutter closed step 32 95 Shutter open step 96 127 Strobe effect from slow to fast max 10 flashes s proportional 128 159 Shutter closed step 160 175
42. tinuously in a loop as long as it appears on the display This option should be set for all slaves in the master slave chain by reason of the right program starts For example You have selected program PrG 3 in this menu and This fixture is set as a single fixture master slave or controller operating the fixture will run its program PrG 3 This fixture is set as a master in a data chain the fixture will run its program PrG 3 This fixture is set as a slave in a data chain the fixture will run its program according to the master if the master runs its own program PrG 1 the slave will run its own program PrG 1 also Note If the fixture operates in the controller mode DMX controller is connected and any program from this menu is selected in this case the fixture will not respond to the DMX controller after switching On and will play selected program PL AY Playing program This function allows you to run a bilt in program tESt and the 3 freely programmable programs PrG 1 PrG 2 PrG 3 Press Up or Down buttons to select the desired program and press Enter to run the program which will be played continuously in a loop If you want to pause the runnnig program in the required position press the Enter button messages PAUS program No blink To continue the program running press the Enter button again Note If the fixture operates in the controller mode DMX controller is connect
43. to a protection class outlet Never let the power cord come into contact with other cables Handle the power cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution 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 by sharp edges Check the device and the power cord from time to time Always disconnect from the mains when the device is not in use or before cleaning it Only handle the power cord by the plug Never pull out the plug by tugging the power cord 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 Caution During the operation the housing becomes very hot Do not switch the device on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the lamp s life HEALTH HAZARD Never look directly into the light source as sensitive persons may suffer an epileptic shock especially meant for epileptics Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty Keep away children and amateurs 2 Operating determinations This device is a projector for creating decorative effects and was designed for indoor use only This device is designed for professional use e g on stages in discotheques theatres etc Lighting effects are not designed for permanent operation Consistent operation breaks will
44. y to ignite the lamp after next 26 sec This process will repeat until the lamp lights Use the Up and Down buttons to select if you want to strike the lamp or Off if you don t want to strike the lamp and press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the menu 8 29 C3 Lamp Off if DMX is missing This function allows you to switch Off the lamp automatically after 2 minutes if DMX signal is missing on the data link Use the Up and Down buttons to select if you want to switch Off the lamp or Off if you don t want to switch Off the lamp and press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the menu EnS Switch On Off the lamp light sensor Use the Up and Down buttons to select On if you wish to switch the lamp light sensor on and press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the menu The option is for the standard operation Use the Up and Down buttons to select Off if you wish to switch the lamp light sensor Off and press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the menu Important The option is for emergency operation only if the lamp light sensor is defective and you will wait for a service intervertion If the lamp light sensor is switched Off the error messages LAEr SnEr HEAt will not appear on the display only the message will appear if the lamp was turned off and on within 5 minutes and
45. ys in order to adjust its right value from 0 to 255 Then press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the menu When the calibration is finished it is necessary to use the ArES function in order to write the calibration value to the memory EPROM and to make a reset in order to check the newly adjusted position of the colour wheel When the reset of the fixture is finished the display will show the FCAL message Press Enter to repeat the calibration or Mode to return to the AdJ menu 2 Calibration via the external controller Press Enter and the Up and Down keys in order to display the following message calibration parameter and press Enter Now you can calibrate the colour wheel by your controller The DMX calibration protocol is described in the table mentioned below DMX Calibration protocol DMX Channel 7 FUNCTIONS COLORS CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW COLORS EFFECTS X STROBE DIMMER Function STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD ric SO STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD PROTOCOL PROTOCOL PROTOCOL PROTOCOL PROTOCOL PROTOCOL PROTOCOL PROTOCOL PROTOCOL PROTOCOL After having calibrated required functions press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the menu without reset by the A rES function and use the A rES function in order to write the calibration value to the memory EEPROM and to make a reset in order to check t
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