Dataflash User Manual
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3. e v DATAFLASH ILLUMINATOR SPECIFICATIONS A maximum flash rate of 17fps 2 _ minimum flash rate of 5fps 3 xenon lamp power 1000 watts Q duty cycle regulated 4 Lamp life dependent on Y oe 6505 500 000 flashes average 5 digital assignment selector of 256 e channels 6 self diagnostics data active indicator 8 easy octal socketed lamp replacement COMES RUNE 3 phase system capability 10 self resetting thermal breaker 11 thermal fuse 12 adjustable current consumption POP 10A RMS Max 13 voltage 120V 60Hz 240V 50Hz 14 dimensions 28 5cm H x 20cm Diameter boxed each 31 1cm H x 21cm D x 21cm W Garton of 4 32 4cm H x 43cm D x 43cm W boxed each 2 3kq carton of 4 10 9kg specifications subject to change without prior notice LL DATAFLASH INSTALLATION Thank you for purchasing a DATAFLASH system To ensure an uninterrupted installation please take the time as you unpack the items to note their condition and confirm that all parts listed have been removed before storing the boxes i UNPACKING The DATAFLASH controller box contains this users manual a book of schematics and one 1 4 three way connector Each DATAFLASH illuminator box includes two 1 4 three way connectors and one lamp for the unit If you purchased the special XLR version connectors are not provided allowing the use of your
4. The controller contains up to 99 Programs as well as an additional selection of Special Function Programs denoted by an F preceding the number i e F1 All Programs are accessed by the up down keys with the Special Function Programs located at their extremes Preview D 2 s The Preview window displays the Program number that can be sent to the Running position This number is selected using the up down keys located below it E Running The Running window displays the Program number currently being sent to the data output This display chanqes only when the Send key is depressed and a different Program number has been selected in the Preview window the Preview number is the same as the currently displayed Running Program change will occur n Send T TD This key is used to send a Previewed Program number to the Running position and to send Programs to the User Memories When Send is depressed the Previewed Program will begin Running If the Previewed Program is the same as the one Running then it will start over at its beginning With Random on it will re start somewhere in that Program The Send key also has a special effect of its own If it is depressed and held the Program will return to the gt starting point of that Program and freeze at that step flashing at 10 flashes per second Releasing the key allows the Program to continue This func
5. 24 DATAFLASH EDITING This is probably the most useful function of the analog interface as it allows for corrections or adjustments to be made after Programs have been committed to a Memory 4 without starting over Editing is performed in a similar manner to Programming with the analog device being used to access the Steps in a Memory To Edit an existing Memory depress the Enable key followed by the key of the Memory to be edited Then with the analog control device call up the Step to be Edited Make the necessary changes and depress the Send key to 8 store those changes There is no limit to the number of times a Step may be Edited or the number of Steps Edited at a time When all changes have been made depress the Enable key to return the controller to normal functioning The addition of Steps to a Memory containing less than 99 Steps is also allowed but must be done sequentially The nr last step number Programmed in that Memory is accessed with an analog control device after the Memory is Enabled If a invalid step number is called up i e one not programmed before or outside the sequence AC will be displayed in the Preview window and three horizontal rows o of bars in the Running window To check if it is actually the next Step in the sequence momentarily 3756 activate the preceding Step number If a number appears in the Running display then choose the nex
6. analog interface allows the user to call up x programs instantly for live control Two different audio advance selections provide complete audio synchronization IU tes Tha end results A powerful pulsed xenon illumination system that delivers THE POWER OF LIGHT ON DEMAND We at Lightwave Research Inc have designed DATAFLASH and its specific programming for YOUR venue and allowed you the user to select and modify all programs These combinations of programmed patterns can be stored for later recall complete with modifications and cues SO whether your requirements are stage screen or club DATAFLASH has the power and versatility to achieve the desired effect DA 8 H APPLICATIONS The following illustrations are provided to inform you of some of the different ways to use and maximize the 2 effectiveness of a DATAFLASH system These drawings show an eight channel system arranged in a circle with different viewing and display angles nos The standard DATAFLASH illuminator produces an omnidirectional effect over a large area This provides for the largest possible viewing area with some vantage points better than others The first example shows the viewer able to see the complete display sequencing and therefore all of the action The same layout is shown in example two but notice that the viewer can now only see part of the entire display This means that the complete sequ
7. enabled and its corresponding LED lit Auto is the change Advance methods depress the new selection s key and the change will be confirmed with the illumination of its LED The LED of the previously selected function will extinguish aute 2 This method of advancing through a Programi S p allows the rate of M to be varied by the Rate knob below it Audio 1 This selection advances a Program s steps with the rhythm of the music The sensitivity is adjustable via the Audio knob in the lower left of this area The flashing Of the el sa LED should be adjusted to coincide with the music s scm The Auto knob adjusts how much i e the of udis the program advances when an audio pulse occurs Audio 2 Operates much the same as etre 1 but instead halts 1 advancement with the rhythm Audio and Auto trim is the same as with Audio E 17 DATA 8 EFFECT SECTION combinable modes All one or none of these can be selected to modify the steps of a Program as it runs This area of the DATAFLASH controller consists of three Modulate X imet nie Pda d e ee The Modulate effect results in the illuminators intensity varying with the amplitude of the musical information When an Audio signal is sensed its amplitude is I translated to an intensity level no greater than the Program s maximum this level can be further limited by the use of the Intensity control
8. knob Sensitivity is adjusted with the Audio knob in the Advance section The Random effect establishes a Program s beginning at random rather than at the preset starting point when the Send key is depressed or an analog control device is IL activated This feature allows a multitude of different looks even within the same Program as the starting point will consistently be different m m Example Program number 01 is advancing through its steps sequentially With Random enabled as the Send key is depressed the controller will shift into the Previewed Program somewhere but not Lb res beginning as would normally occur If the Previewed Program is the same as that Running a random re starting point of that Program will be established IK The Multiply effect echoes the individual steps ofa Program and repeats them a number of times based on the setting of the Factor knob below it x Example Program number 01 is Advancing through its Steps sequentially and the Multiply function is enabled Depending upon where the Factor knob is set the Program s steps will be repeated that number of times i e step number 1 1 1 1 then 2 2 2 2 then 3 3 3 3 and so on for a Multiply Factor of four 18 DATAFLASH PROGRAM SECTION This area of the controller displays the current and upcoming Program numbers allows for their selection and sends those programs to the fixtures and or Memories
9. panel settings to enable a rehearsed show or sequence to be repeated exactly as recorded Each Memory position has a capacity of up to 99 steps 99 Program Sends and automatically creates a loop regardless of the number entered for continuous playback Editing of the individual steps may be performed with the aid of an analog control device PLAYBACK To playback any of the Memories depress that Memory s key and adjust the Standby Intensity Flash and Progress controls as desired The maximum Intensity Advance and Effect of a Program will have been set during Memory Programming and will not be adjustable The Progress knob can be used during playback to repeat each individual step in a Memory a number of times The Send key will cause the Memory to stop on and repeat a particular step as long as it is depressed The Standby key will halt the Program at the current step number disabling output to the fixtures until depressed again The analog control inputs have priority during Memory playback and allow direct access to individual steps STANDARD MEMORY STORAGE WITHOUT EDITING To initiate Memory storage depress the Enable key followed by the key of the Memory you wish to program Note When the Enable key is depressed the Running display will show EO until a Memory is selected The Enable and Memory LED will light to confirm your selection Now the Preview window displays the actual Program Running and the
10. with the speed determined by the Rate Knob below it adjusts the rate of change when the Auto or Audio Key is depressed allows the Running Program to be modified three specific ways roduces a variation in the illuminators Intensity relative to the amplitude of the audio signal when the Send key is depressed with effect enabled the Previewed Program begins running at a random location instead of its normal beginning The Program then continues to run sequentially repeats each Step of the Program a number of times as determined by the Factor Knob below it adjusts the number of times a Step is repeated 15 16 preview display 17 18 PROGRAM SECTION running display send key 19 up down keys 20 intensity knob DATAFLASH contains Displays and Keys necessary to select and use the controller s Programming denotes three modes a NORMAL shows the Program number that can be Sent Bobo the Running position b MEMORY PLAYBACK displays pu Play and the 7 number being Played back 1 2 3 or 4 ANALOG INPUT displays the letters AC Analog Control when an analog signal 1s detected at the DIN inputs also has three modes a NORMAL displays the Program number HEURE Running b MEMORY PROGRAMMING displays E Enable and the selected Memory number When Send is depressed or an analog input is sensed the Memory
11. 246 1 3 5 6 7 8 5 6 8 1212 1 2 5 7 8 247 2 3 5 6 7 8 1 5 6 8 213 3 5 7 8 248 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 2 5 6 8 214 1 3 5 7 8 249 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 5 6 8 21512 3 5 7 8 250 1 4 5 6 7 8 3 5 6 8 216 1 2 3 5 7 8 251 2 4 5 6 7 8 1 3 5 6 8 217 4 5 7 8 252 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 5 6 8 218 1 4 5 7 8 253 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 5 6 8 21912 4 5 7 8 254 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 8 a 220 1 2 4 5 7 8 255 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 256 15 DATAFLASH ILLUMINATOR SELF DIAGNOSTICS Each DATAFLASH illuminator is equipped with its own micro processor which performs the numerous functions necessary for its sophisticated operation Two of the more unique tasks it performs are a self test to check the flashlamp and its associated electronics and automatic duty cycle to protect the fixture see This self test is performed only under certain conditions _ to prevent unwanted or inappropriate flashing When power is applied to a fixture or removed and then reapplied a red confirmation LED on the illuminator will light If no data line is plugged into the unit or no active data is present i e the controller is off the self test consisting of approximately 15 seconds of varying flash rates and Intensities is performed When this test is completed the LED and illuminator will turn off E NOTE self test will NOT occur when power is reapplied i e after a power failure IF the controller is on and the
12. 3 3 lt ww lt lt lt w wow wow Bess WUN Ur Ui O IO d N i da CO IO Q Q ON OO UDUD WhhOhOo Woo oO 0 lt Os lt amp w Be Beye 93 nw sa oo ie e DATAFLAS 256 CHANNEL DIP SWITCH SETTING CHART CONTINUED I SWITCHES oN nes 2 3 5 8 186 1 4 5 6 8 221 3 4 5 7 8 D dud 1 2 3 5 8 187 2 4 5 6 8 222 1 3 4 5 7 8 PE 4 58 188 1 2 4 5 6 8 223 2 3 4 5 7 8 _ 1 4 5 8 J 189 3 4 5 6 8 X 224 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 2 4 5 8 190 1 3 4 5 6 8 225 6 7 8 A 1 2 4 5 8 191 2 3 4 5 6 8 226 1 6 7 8 3 4 5 8 192 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 227 2 6 7 8 1 3 4 5 8 1931 7 8 228 1 2 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 8 194 1 7 8 229 3 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 8 195 2 7 8 230 1 3 6 7 8 68 196 1 2 7 8 231 2 3 6 7 8 1 6 8 J 197 3 7 8 232 1 2 3 6 7 8 2 6 8 198 1 3 7 8 233 4 6 7 8 1 2 6 8 199 2 3 7 8 234 1 4 6 7 8 3 6 8 200 1 2 3 7 8 235 2 4 6 7 8 1 3 6 8 201 4 7 8 236 1 2 4 6 7 8 2 3 6 8 202 1 4 7 8 237 3 4 6 7 8 123 68 _ 203 2 4 7 8 238 1 3 4 6 7 8 4 6 8 204 1 2 4 7 8 1239 2 3 4 6 7 8 1 4 6 8 205 3 4 7 8 240 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 2 4 6 8 206 1 3 4 7 8 241 5 6 7 8 1 2 4 6 8 20714934 7 8 24211567 8 3 4 6 8 208 1 2 3 4 7 8 243 2 5 6 7 8 1 3 4 6 8 209157 8 244 1 2 5 6 7 8 2 35 4 6 8 21011 5 7 8 245 3 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 6 8 211 2 5 7 8
13. DEPRESS LIT MEMORY KEY TO RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATION ADVANCE EFFECT OR PROGRAM KEYS INOPERABLE LED ILLUMINATED ON FIXTURE BUT NO FLASH OCCURRING l CONTROLLER IN STANDBY 2 DIPSWITCH NOT SET CORRECTLY ON FIXTURE 3 LAMP OUT TEST WITH NEW OR KNOWN WORKING LAMP l CHECK FOR POWER AT FIXTURES 2DATA CABLE NOT SECURELY INSERTED OR FAULTY AT LAST FUNCTIONING FIXTURE SOME ILLUMINATORS WORKING WHILE OTHERS ARE NOT THOSE NOT FLASHING HAVE NO ACTIVE DATA LEDS LIT 1 FIXTURE 8 IN COOL DOWN 2 INCORRECT CHANNEL SETTING SAME AS ABOVE BUT ALL HAVE ILLUMINATED LEDS INTERMITTENT FLASHES FLICKERING OR INCORRECT INTENSITIES AS PER PROGRAM POSSIBLE FAILED OR FAILING LAMP WINDOWS DISPLAY FEL FS P1 01 P4 99 El Ol E4 01 AC Ol AC 99 SPECIAL FUNCTION PROGRAMS MEMORY PLAYBACK MEMORY ENABLED ANALOG CONTROL 1 99 ANALOG CONTROL SIGNAL BEING RECEIVED AT DEN PLUGS STANDBY FLASHING LED WHEN USING AN ANALOG CONTROL DEVICE THE CONTROLLER WILL STAY AT THE PREVIOUS STEP UNTIL DIRECTED TO ANOTHER YOU MUST MANUALLY CHOOSE THE NEXT STEP WITH THE A C STEP NUMBER REMAINS THE SAME DURING PROGRAMMING OR EDITING AFTER ANALOG SIGNAL IS REMOVED 29
14. M CHANGE ENABLE TP 20 21 MEMORY STORAGE Y DRE NC hk ew TRE BE 22 25 MEMORY LOGROUS 11 Goi Za a E RE eR eiut ek p IE Y ew ee 26 MAINTENANCE 27 WARRANTY DISCUSSTION ER X SCA NOS OX eg dee 28 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 29 LIGHTWAVE RESEARCH INC AUSTIN TEXAS USA REV 1 AUGUST 89 by Anthony S Monday Part 60600004 DATA 5 INTRODUCTION We realize that you may not choose to read this manual closely unless you encounter a problem But we urge you to consider that with a product as powerful as this a close study of the following information will not only gt help you avoid possible problems but will also allow you to take full advantage of this electrifying product DATAFLASH is the world s most advanced Xenon Flashlamp System Multiple flashlamps each individually addressable and dimmable provide short term bursts of incredible pyro technics power or soft hues for more subtle effects Colored domes COlor correcting domes narrow beam reflectors and dichroic filtration are available options Each controller can individually control or communicate with up to 256 channels of illuminators via a single 2 conductor shielded cable daisy chained from one illuminator to the next Each controller may contain up to 99 programs and a unique remote
15. ROSS FROM THE VIEWER AS THE OTHERS CANNOT BE SEEN DIRECTLY ILLUMINATED AREA ON STAGE MAY LOOK GOOD BUT THE VIEWER BE ONLY EXPERIENCES A PART OF THE SEQUENCING ACTION 4 DATAFLASH CONTROLLER ILLUSTRATION j Ga asinine lici erra aia EFE PE TuS o t mto paray aure career tate E3 i 7 68 9 14 13 12 25 26 28 31 32 FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 POWER KEYSWITCH turns the controller on and off and Enables all interconnected illuminators 2 STANDBY KEY disables controller output to all illuminators regardless of status 3 flash key causes all illuminators to flash at maximum Intensity regardless of status one or more times depending upon how long the key is depressed 5 A0 12 13 14 ADVANCE SECTION audio 1 key audio 2 key audio knob auto key rate knob EFFECT SECTION modulate key random key multiply key factor knob DATAFLASH determines the type of Advance for a Program three ways with one mode engaged at all times accelerates a Program s Advance speed when an audio pulse 1s sensed halts the acceleration of a Program s Advance speed when an audio pulse is sensed used in conjunction with Audio 1 Audio 2 and Modulate to adjust the audio sensitivity The LED above it indicates the presence and level of program input Advances the steps of a Program
16. Running window displays E1 E2 E3 or E4 to denote the Memory Enabled for programming make any modifications to the Advance Effect and Intensity to be stored with that Program All M Next choose the Program number with the up down keys and modifications will be visible if the controller is not in Standby Depress Send and the number of the step just programmed will become visible in the Running display The example on the following page will more simply illustrate the storage process and the displays that accompany each action E 22 DATAFLA 8H The following simplified example i to both Standard and Advanced Memory storage wig WARNING It is important to note that when a Memory is Enabled for reprogramming all prior programming is removed from that when the Send key is first depressed AN E Lo NE nti URDU Medio qe ACTION RESULT Enable LED lights Running Display shows EO Preview Display shows Program as before l Depress the Enable key 2 Depress the Memory 2 key Memory 2 s LED lights running Program Preview display now shows Running display now shows E2 Memory 2 enabled 3 Select a Program with The Program shown in the the up down keys and modify the Advance Effect and Preview display is now actually the one Running with any as desired as they are made 4 Depress Send A aa show briefly a
17. Step 01 99 will be shown C MEMORY PLAYBACK indicates the current Playback Step of the selected Memory If the Send key is depressed or an analog Signal is detected the display shows the Memory Step number Sends either a Previewed Program to the Running Display Or a modified Running Program into an Enabled Memory J provide forward and reverse access to Preview Program amp Special Function numbers regulates maximum brightness 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 MEMORY SECTION mi m2 m3 m4 keys enable key _ progress knob DATA LINK OUT INTENSITY LIMIT SWITCH SERIAL PORT REMOTE ANALOG CONTROL REMOTE ENABLE AUDIO INPUT FUSE HOLDER 240V 120V SELECTOR LINE CORD DATAFLASH contains user Programmable Memories the Enable key used to access the Memories and the Progress Knob used during Playback accesses one of the four user _ Programmable Memories each capable of storing up to 99 Steps of modified Programs opens the Memory section for the loading of pre stored Programs or Editing when used with an analog controller when followed by the depression of a numbered Memory Key adjusts the number of times the Steps are repeated as a Memory plays back provides digitally encoded Serial Data to the fixtures adjusts the overall Intensity and power req
18. a number of the step just Programmed and Preview will go dark modifications visible Running display AP new 5 amp momentarily each time Send is depressed Repeat aperaticns three and four until you have Programmed all steps up to 99 that you wish If all 99 available steps in a Memory are Programmed and an attempt is made to o Send another step both displays will qo dark indicating that the Memory is full When finished storing Programs in a Memory depress the Enable key and the controller will return to normal operations with the Preview and Running windows displaying the last Program number sent NOTE If an Intensity is stored at a low level this will be the maximum available during playback You may always turn the Intensity down during playback but not up above the level that has been recorded 23 8 ADVANCED STORAGE WITH ANALOG CONTROL Memory storage can also be performed with the aid of an analog control device which allows the direct access of a particular Step number This access allows Editing to be ee performed Steps are chosen with the analog control device in the same way as Program numbers The analog control device will have priority on Step selection If it is used to begin the programming of a Sequence it must be used to change the Step numbers while programming that Memory STORAGE NET In the previous example for Pro
19. cess to Programs 22 44 55 66 77 88 amp 99 Functions as the reverse kay The two lowest numbered keys pressed with this key will reverse 2 3 amp 12 is 32 not 23 as it would be normally without the 12 key activated 20 86 more than two keys are with the 41 11 or 12 key only the lowest value integer will be selected The Advance Effect and Memory playback selection will remain as programmed during touch panel use If you attempt to recall a invalid number the controller will go into Standby Standby LED flashes and display AC in the Preview window followed by three horizontal rows of bars in the Running window The touch panel has priority on Program or step Selection and only the Remote Enable plug can override it If a key is pressed and latched you may not change Programs or steps on the controller until you change or release the touch panel setting There are two mod s of control afforded by the touch TROC s hook up depending upon whether the controller is in or out of Standby If Standby is enabled LED lit the uU iid touch panel functions as a momentary and allows the chosen Program to run only as long as the key is held When the key is released the controller will return to Standby and o the last Program accessed will be displayed in the Preview and Running windows If Standby is not enabled LED dark
20. ence cannot be seen Reflected light from those iliuminators outside his viewpoint will be visible but will not convey the complete action as well as in example one A reflector installed in a DATAFLASH illuminator creates a more directional effect concentrated where the beam is aimed In example three the viewer is outside of the display area with no obstructions and has an excellent view of the effect Even though the units are aimed down the concentrated beams would be highly visible If the display is similar to example four the entertainer would be adequately illuminated but the viewer would only be able to see half of the illuminators directly Those units facing away would put out the same amount of light but allow the viewer to see only reflected light DATA 8 Example 1 COMPLETE ACTION VIEWER IS ABLE TO EXPERIENCE THE COMPLETE ACTION OF SYSTEM AS THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS TO THE OMNIDIRECTIONAL OUTPUT OF THE LUMINAIRES m Example 2 VIEWER CENTERED BELOW LUMINAIRES HAS LIMITED VISIBILITY VIEWER IS UNABLE TO SEE ALL ILLUMINATORS AND SO IS UNABLE TO EXPERIENCE ALL OF THE ACTION r 3 DA 5 Example 3 WITH REFLECTORS AIMED DOWN THE VIEWER IS ABLE TO SEE ALL BRIGHTLY LIT REFLECTORS AS WELL AS THEIR REFLECTED OUTPUT DUE TO THE VIEWING ANGLE Example 4 REFLECTORS AIMED TOWARDS CENTER VISIBLE ACTION IS LIMITED TO THE ILLUMINATORS AC
21. fixture is receiving active data DUTY CYCLE MANAGEMENT The merging of the microprocessor and the flashlamp give birth to intelligent duty cycle control Each DATAFLASH illuminator monitors the power it consumes and thus the amount of heat produced As the unit is flashing the Intensity level and duration are being calculated as 7 power If a significant amount of power is achieved within a certain amount of time a cool down cycle will be initiated After the cool down cycle of approximately 2 5 minutes has elapsed the fixture will recalculate Intensity and duration and if necessary produce another cool down cycle Depending on the number of illuminators in a system most applications would rarely require frequent cool down intervals 16 D T A F L 8 H OPERATIONS All operations are regulated by the Advance Effect and Program areas These areas offer control of the methods modes and sequences of any of the installed Programs Turning the security keyswitch clockwise applies power to the controller and is indicated by the Standby and Auto LED All other LEDs will be off and the Preview and Running display will show 01 The controller will now w run i 01 if Standby is i The Advance section controls the progression through a selected Program s steps either by rate alone Auto ei with music Audio or a combination of the two One method of Advance will always be
22. gramming Memory 2 an analog control device would be used between operations 2 and 3 to call up Step number one Momentarily activate do not latch the first channel of the device to call up step one The controller will briefly display AC 01 before returning to the normal Programming displays Select and modify the Program as before and depress the Send key to store it the Running window will display 01 as Send is depressed To Program Step 2 it must be selected in the same manner as the first Step was But this time the display will differ slightly showing AC and three rows of horizontal bars in the Running window and indicating that Step 2 has yet to be Programmed If a Step is chosen out of HN sequence for instance if 3 were accidentally chosen after 1 the controller would have the same display but when send was depressed the current Programming would be written over the previous information on Step 1 This would be shown by 01 appearing in the Running window again when Send is depressed NOTE Step numbers must be chosen sequentially for correct Program storage to occur If they are not the controller will remain on the last sequential step and each Send will write over the previous one After choosing the Program for Step 2 and depressing Send any additional steps up to 99 are chosen in the same way When finished storing Programs in the Memory depress the Enable key to return to normal operations
23. ll prolong its life Controllers and fixtures should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth or feather duster 2 When replacing lamps it is advisable to unplug the unit to minimize or avoid any potential shock hazard To remove the dome grasp the base and unscrew the dome counter clockwise Remove the lamp by grasping the base and pulling To replace insert the lamp into the octal Socket after lining up the pins Replace the dome by screwing it onto the base clockwise uk uu eds Z ss PRECAUTIONS Please note on the fixture ana the controller the various precautions Keep both units away from rain or moisture to reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock These units are not for residential use and contain no user serviceable parts inside Servicing must be conducted by the manufacturer or other qualified service personnel For continued protection against fire fuses must be replaced only by those with the Specified voltage and current ratings _ cu 277 DATAFLASH WARRANTY DISCUSSION Your DATAFLASH system is covered by a 1 year limited parts and labor warranty It is the owner s responsibility to furnish receipts or invoices for verification of date and dealer or distributor It is necessary to oe a Fenn ad pops number BEFORE any units are sent in for repair The manufacturer will make the final determination as to whether or not the unit is covered BY warranty This warranty does not c
24. ments for DATAFLASH are low in comparison to standard theatrical lighting in the 1000 Watt range 12 DATAFLABH INTERCONNECT CABLES An unlimited number of units can be linked together daisy chain fashion to form up to a 256 channel system with two conductor shielded cable To construct these cables solder the shield to the sleeve of the provided 1 4 stereo plugs the black wire to the ring and the pene to the tip The special XLR versions use Pin 1 for Shield s or sleeve Pin 2 as Ring and Pin 3 as Tip All cables should be tested with a Volt Ohm Meter before use to minimize installation interruptions These cables may also be Lf as HORE as polarity is maintained TIE Once all of the Gap is have been made up and the illuminator s DIP switches have been set refer to e es 12 14 hang and plug the units in Begin plugging the interconnect and power cables in starting with the controller first and then to the first unit s DATA IN jack From there in daisy chain fashion plug the next cable into the DATA OUT jack and then to the DATA IN of the next fixture and so on as SETTING THE DIP SWITCHES To set the DIP switches on the fixtures refer to the P below and the charts on the following pages 8 PIN DIP SWITCH LOCATED ON TOP OF EACH DATAFLASH UNIT THIS EXAMPLE ILLUSTRATES SWITCH 1 ON ALL OTHERS OFF 13 DATA 8 256 CHANNEL DIP SWITCH SETTING CHART
25. over IND or fuses TE A11 shipping will be paid by the purchaser and waeranted items will have return shipping paid by the manufacturer in tae E Continental United States Under circumstances will freight collect shipments be accepted Prepaid shipping does not include rush expediting such as air freight Air freight can be sent customer collect in the continental United States REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS WARRANTY 18 THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER LIGHTWAVE RESEARCH INC k SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Warranty is void if the product has been opened misused damaged or modified in any way This warranty gives you specific legal rights some of which may vary from state to state 28 DATAFLASH TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART PROBLEM OR SYMPTOM SINGLE ROW OF HORIZONTAL BARS IN DISPLAYS POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES POWER FAILURE TURN CONTROLLER OFF THEN BACK ON PROGRAM OR STEP CALLED UP BY ANALOG CONTROL 8 INVALID CHOOSE A VALID NUMBER THREE ROWS OF HORIZONTAL BARS IN RUNNING DISPLAY AND AC IN PREVIEW DISPLAY CONTROLLER IN MEMORY PLAYBACK MODE
26. own or pre made cabies If you purchased any of the optional accessories such as the Yoke or the Reflector they will be shipped in their own cartons The Yoke carton will contain the yoke two handles with threaded shafts two rubber washers and instructions for installation The Reflector carton will contain the reflector and its installation instructions POWER REQUIREMENTS With its Duty Cycle monitoring DATAFLASH illuminators can produce incredibly high light output During this time the illuminator s mains requirements is at its highest level At 120V 60Hz and depending on the length of the mains line to the panel an illuminator may require 5 to 8 Amps RMS At 240V 50Hz an illuminator under the same conditions may require 3 to 6 Amps RMS At 120V 60Hz up to 4 DATAFLASH illuminators may be connected to a 20 Amp breaker The mains circuit breaker as with any flashlamp system should be a thermal high surge unit Do not use magnetic or fast acting breakers B If more DATAFLASH units are to be used on one circuit simply adjust the installer Intensity Limit switch located on the rear panel of the controller This rotary switch allows the installer to fine tune the system for specific power requirements or to prolong flashlamp life One should not forget that at full power DATAFLASH is capable of greater than 1000 watt seconds A single flash can have an instantaneous value of 10 Kilowatts per unit But these power require
27. t Step make the desired modifications and depress Send as in regular Programing Choose any other Steps the same way and depress Enable when complete 25 DATAFLAS MEMORY LOCKOUT This memo is to inform you of a step by step instructions in using memory lockout ME ROW que Entries can be protected from unauthorized editing or program ming Depress and hold the standby key while turning on the key switch continue depressing the standby key and you may lock or unlock the memories by depressing the corresponding key numbers 1 4 in the memory section When an led in the memory section EM is lit while standby is depressed it indicates that the memory is unlock and Programmable If an led is Off the memory is locked but not necessarily programmed You may toggle between locked and unlocked as long as standby is depressed _ vox Once you release standby the controller Will return to its normal E i function displaying 01 01 When locked a memory is protected form all erase and record functions When a locked memory is accessed and an attempt is made to record L C is displayed in the second window indicating that any changes are temporary but not recordable 26 DATAFLASH MAINTENANCE Controller and power should be off when any cleaning maintenance is done x Your DATAFLASH system has been designed for longevity and ease of use and cleanliness wi
28. the touch panel causes the controller to run the chosen Program and latches there until another Program is chosen even when the keys are released BEEN m NOTE The standby LED will flash whenever there is input to the controller at the DIN plugs AE MEMORY PLAYBACK Another unique feature available with the use of a touch panel is its use during Memory playback If a Memory is playing back and the analog inputs are activated an e individual step of that Memory is accessed and continues to run as long as that input is active When the input becomes inactive the controller continues steps of that Memory REMOTE ENABLE Also located on the back panel of the controller is a 3 5mm mini jack that accepts a 3 5mm 1 8 This jack is normally closed so the controller functions routinely with nothing inserted But with a plug inserted the controller goes into Standby and remains there until voltage 5 through 16VDC is sensed The controller is then restored to the mode of it was in prior to being Remotely disabled oT DATA 8 MEMORY There are four user programmable Memories contained in this section of the controller Your controller comes from the manufacturer with up to 99 regular Programs and with additional Special Function Programs installed The Memories can be used to link these together in any order and store them complete with all front
29. tion is available during Memory Playback as well where it will freeze the Program on the current step when Send is depressed This function is visible at all times but the effect cannot be stored in a Memory 19 DATA 86 H REMOTE ANALOG PROGRAM CHANGE On the rear of the DATAFLASH controller are two locking 8 pin DIN connectors These allow for the direct access of Program numbers and the individual steps that make op a Memory for playback or editing Any analog control device such as a touch panel rock desk or stage a lighting board capable of providing at least 12 output channels of OVDC to positive 10 16VDC will work and allow remote access The pinouts tor hookup are as follows _REMOTE PROGRAM CONNECTORS 1 6 amp 7 12 KEY CHANNEL NUMBER PIN NUMBER 10 l 12 common negative not used PRN ONO Um Wo A touch panel will be used for discussion in the following examples although any of the above mentioned devices will function similarly The following chart explains how the NL combinations of 12 channels access values up to 99 Keys 1 12 Access Programs 1 12 Keys 10 12 are also special function keys Functions as the tens key Keys 2 9 touched with the 10 key allows access to Programs 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 amp 90 Key 10 Functions as the doubler key Keys 2 9 touched with the 11 key allows ac
30. uirements of the illuminators for communication with external control systems two locking 8 pin DIN connectors for analog access of Programs and Memory Steps accepts a 3 5mm nin pug for signaling Remote Standby CE two RCA type phono connectors for line level stereo input 1A 120V 5A 8 240V slo blow type 5mm X 20mm variable mains voltage selector mains connection DATAFLASH CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS 1 TEE up to 99 programs Bac E up to 256 channels 3 touch panel analog interface 4 multiple intensities per step 5 T master intensity 6 audio advance 7 audio modulation 8 memory storage 9 Step multiply 3 20 installer power level select 11 remote enable 12 security keylock 13 79 positive feel switches 14 communications port 15 standard rack mount 3 units 16 voltage 120V 60Hz 240V 50Hz switchable 17 current 1A 8 120V 0 5A 240V 18 dimensions 13 3cm H x 48 2cm W x 28cm D boxed 26 7cm H x 56 5cm W x 38cm D 19 weight 7 0kq dE boxed 8 6kq specifications subject to change without prior notice DATAFLASH ILLUMINATOR ILLUSTRATION LO MAINS CONNECTION Le DATA IN JACK Lo OUT JACK DATA 3 POSITION DIP SWITCH FOR CHANNEL R ASSIGNMENT 4 DOME 5 BASE 6 LED CONFIRMATION INDICATOR 7 XENON FLASHLAMP 8 THERMAL SENSOR 9 YORE THREAD RECEPTACLE
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