High End Systems SHOWGUN user manual High End Systems, Inc , All Rights Reserved

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User Manual

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Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice. High End Systems, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.

Trademarks used in this text:

High End Systems, WholeHog, and Lithopatterns are registered trademarks; and SHOWGUN, Internal Effects, the High End Systems globe logo, Light Burst, the Hog logo are trademarks of High End Systems, Inc. or High End Systems Europe Ltd. Hog is a registered trademark of Flying Pig Systems. Belden is a registered trademark of Belden, Inc. FastFit is a trademark and Philips is a registered trademark of Philips Lighting Company. Krytox is a registered trademark of DuPont.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. High End Systems disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names owned by others.

SHOWGUN® User Manual

80440131 Version 1.0

Printed in the USA

July, 2007

SHOWGUN® User Manual

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Contents High End Systems, Inc , All Rights Reserved Americas Contacting High End SystemsAccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45104 Declaration of ConformityProduct Modification Warning Important Safety InformationInjury and/or damage to equipment FCC Information Safety SymbolsLimited Warranty Warranty InformationReturning an Item Under Warranty for Repair FreightVii Viii Table of Contents Showgun Menu System Fixture Programming Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chapter Product Overview Showgun FeaturesFixture Construction OperationPart Description Part Number Related Products and AccessoriesMechanical SpecificationsOperational PowerEnvironmental ElectricalCable and Connector Specifications Lamp SpecificationsLithoPattern Specifications Installing a Power Cord Cap Chapter Setup and ConfigurationUnpacking the Fixture Mounting the Fixture Installing a Line Cord Cap U.K. OnlyVatic Fitter Heads Information Danmark Truss Mounting Mounting the Fixture UprightLinking Showgun Fixtures Cable ConnectorsConnecting to the Link Powering On the FixtureFixture Homing Shutting Down the Fixture Setting the DMX Start ChannelNavigating the Menu System Chapter Showgun Menu SystemShowgun Display Error Message Display Display in Menu Locked ModeNavigational Basics Fixture Software Version DMX Start ChannelExiting the Menu System Unlocking the Menu SystemMenu Map Level Option/Setting Description/NotesFollowing sensors LevelMenu System Options Setting DMX Start ChannelDMX Address Menu Determining DMX Start Channel AssignmentChannel Location Fixture Channels Start FixtureType Used per Channel Link Fixture Set Parameters Menu Factory Default SettingsPan/Tilt Swap Tilt Invert Pan InvertLamp Life Limit Data Loss TimeoutTest Options Menu Fixture Mode MenuCrossloading Fixture Software Homing the FixtureDisplay Test Motor Setup Copying the Boot CodeEncoder Disable Code Menu Lamp StateSensor Status Menu Information MenuUnique Number DMX Values MenuFixture Hours Temperatures MenuLamp HR/Strike Reset Fixture Hours ResetLamp Hours Lamp StrikesModule Version Display ErrorsNext DMX Channel DMX Programming Overview Chapter Fixture ProgrammingFull Speed verses MSpeed Control DMX Programming OptionsPan and Tilt Showgun DMX ParametersChannel Function CMY Color Color MixingTri Color Color Function DescriptionRGB Color LED Tracking SystemLED Tracking Functions LED Tracking System DimmingShutter/Lamp Function Shutter Channel Shutter and Lamp EffectsMSpeed Motor Speed Zoom and FocusMacros Control Setting Description Control SettingsChapter Fixture Component Replacement Chapter Maintenance and TroubleshootingFuse Fuse Location and Access Symptom of Failure Replacing FusesReplacing the Lamp Replacement FusesFuse Fuse Type and Rating Manufacturer HES Part Number Chapter Driver Boards Phase BoardsPan Board Phase BoardReplacing Lithopatterns Microfresnel Lens Cleaning the Showgun FixtureAchromatic Lens Filter ReflectorProduction Homing Accessing the Bulk HeadsIris and Gobo Bulk Head Soft Edge Flag Bulk HeadFlag Calibration Example Connect dimmer flag motors directly to 2-phase driverCalibrate the flags AdjustmentChapter Power Supply TroubleshootingPower Board Connection Functions Supply Powered Board LED States State Problem? DescriptionAppendix a MSpeed Conversion Table Dec Appendix B Important Safety Information Appendix B Important Safety Information Appendice C Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité Warnung Zum Schutz Vor Brandgefahr Anhang C Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre SicherheitWarnung Zum Schutz Gegen Gefährliche Körperströme Warnung Zum Schutz Vor VerletzungenAdvertencia Para Protección Continua Contra Incendios Apéndice C Información Importante De SeguridadAvvertenza Per Prevenire Incendi Appendice C Importanti Informazioni Di SicurezzaAvvertenza Per Prevenire Le Scosse Elettriche Avvertenza Per Non Ferire Ad Altre PersoneVigtig Sikkerhedsinformation Appendix B Important Safety Information