High End Systems SHOWGUN Shutter and Lamp Effects, Shutter/Lamp Function Shutter Channel

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CHAPTER 4

Fixture Programming

Shutter and Lamp Effects

The Shutter/Lamp Function channel determines how the Shutter channel will function. When you select one of the following options in the Shutter/Lamp Function channel, the Shutter channel sets the strobe rate from slow to fast.

Shutter/Lamp Function	Shutter Channel

Close	Closes shutter

Normal Shutter Functions	Strobes beam at specified intervals from slow to fast.

Random Strobe	Allows all SHOWGUN Fixtures on the DMX link to strobe their shutters
	at random times from slow to fast.

Random/Synchronous	Allows all SHOWGUN Fixtures on the DMX link to strobe their shutters
Strobe	at random times in unison from slow to fast.

Lamp Functions	(see next table)

Open	Opens shutter

When you select the Lamp Functions option in the Shutter/Lamp Function channel, the Shutter channel lets you create lamp boost, lightning and strobing effects.

Shutter/Lamp Function	Shutter Channel

Lamp Functions	Closes shutter

	Periodic lamp strobes lamp at specified intervals from slow to fast.

	Allows all SHOWGUN Fixtures on the DMX link to strobe their lamps at
	random times from slow to fast.

	Allows all SHOWGUN Fixtures on the DMX link to strobe their lamps at
	random times in unison from slow to fast.

	Boost lamp, black. Six time ranges from 1–.25 second Note

	Boost lamp, white. Six time ranges from 1–.25 second Note

	Lightning strikes. Six lightning variations are available.
	The Dim channel scales the overall brightness of the lightning stroke.

	Opens shutter

NOTE: The Boost effect boosts the Lamp above the fixture’s Watt level for the specified period of time. The lamp is also boosted during the Lightning effects.

Before another Boost or Lightning effect can occur, the Shutter channel must be moved to either closed or open, or the Lamp Control channel must be moved outside the Lamp Function range.

Boost effects to black boost the lamp for a specified time then close the shutter.

Boost effects to white boost the lamp for a specified time, then leave the shutter open with the lamp dimmed.

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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 Showgun Features Chapter Product OverviewFixture Construction OperationPart Description Part Number Related Products and AccessoriesMechanical SpecificationsOperational PowerEnvironmental ElectricalLamp Specifications Cable and Connector SpecificationsLithoPattern Specifications Chapter Setup and Configuration Installing a Power Cord CapUnpacking the Fixture Installing a Line Cord Cap U.K. Only Mounting the FixtureVatic Fitter Heads Information Danmark Truss Mounting Mounting the Fixture UprightLinking Showgun Fixtures Cable ConnectorsPowering On the Fixture Connecting to the LinkFixture Homing Shutting Down the Fixture Setting the DMX Start ChannelChapter Showgun Menu System Navigating the 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 AssignmentFixture Channel Location Fixture Channels StartType Used per Channel Link Fixture Factory Default Settings Set Parameters MenuPan/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 StrikesDisplay Errors Module VersionNext DMX Channel DMX Programming Overview Chapter Fixture ProgrammingFull Speed verses MSpeed Control DMX Programming OptionsShowgun DMX Parameters Pan and TiltChannel 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 EffectsZoom and Focus MSpeed Motor SpeedMacros Control Setting Description Control SettingsChapter Fixture Component Replacement Chapter Maintenance and TroubleshootingFuse Fuse Location and Access Symptom of Failure Replacing FusesReplacement Fuses Replacing the LampFuse Fuse Type and Rating Manufacturer HES Part Number Chapter Driver Boards Phase BoardsPan Board Phase BoardReplacing Lithopatterns Cleaning the Showgun Fixture Microfresnel LensAchromatic 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 Troubleshooting Power SupplyPower 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