High End Systems Technobeam

xii Technobeam® User Manual

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Main Page Page Technobeam User Manual i User Manual ii Technobeam User Manual Trademarks Patents FCC Information Technobeam User Manual iii Declaration of Conformity Kenneth Stuart Hansen according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45104 iv Technobeam User Manual Important Safety Information Product Modification Warning Technobeam User Manual v Mise En Garde Contre La Modification Du Produit Produktmodifikationswarnung Warranty Information Limited Warranty Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair vi Technobeam User Manual Frei ght Technobeam User Manual vii Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Preparing to Install Your Fixture Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Fixture Chapter 3 Using the Menus Chapter 6 Servicing Your Fixture Appendix A DMX Protocols Index Appendix B Factory-Installed Wheels Appendix C Important Safety Information Table of Figures x Technobeam User Manual Technobeam User Manual xi Table of Tables Page Introduction Chapter 1 Preparing to Install Your Fixture Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Fixture Chapter 3 Using the Menus Chapter 4 Preset Programming Page Page Ecodome User Manual ii Page Page Page Page Technobeam User Manual Introduction Intro-1 Introduction Featu re s Intro-2 Introduction Technobeam User Manual Technobeam User Manual Introduction Intro-3 Symbols Document Conventions Intro-4 Introduction Technobeam User Manual Contacting High End Systems Technobeam User Manual 1-1 Chapter 1 Preparing to Install Your Fixture 1-2 Specifications Technobeam User Manual Specifications Model Numbers Dimensions (with yoke and handles) Weight (including yoke) Electrical Specifications Important Power Cord Information - U.K. Only This equipment must be earthed. Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation - DANMARK 1-4 Specifications Technobeam User Manual Dichroic, Litho and Effects Specifications Safety Standards Electromagnetic Standards Technobeam User Manual Optional Accessories 1-5 Environmental Specifications Optional Accessories Table 1-1. Optional Accessories 1-6 Unpacking the Fixture Technobeam User Manual Unpacking the Fixture Save the Shipping Materials Table 1-1. Optional Accessories Technobeam User Manual Installing the Power Cord Cap 1-7 Inspecting the Contents Installing the Power Cord Cap Important Power Cord Cap Information - U.K. Only 1-8 Installing the Yoke Technobeam User Manual Class 1 equipment: This equipment must be earthed. VIGTIG FIKKER HEDS INFORMATION - DANMARK Installing the Yoke You will need: one 1/4 allen wrench Technobeam User Manual Installing the Yoke 1-9 1-10 Setting the Fixture Voltage Technobeam User Manual Setting the Fixture Voltage Technobeam User Manual Setting the Fixture Voltage 1-11 1-12 Setting the Beam Angle Technobeam User Manual Setting the Beam Angle Lens tube Latches (2 on each side) Technobeam User Manual Setting the Beam Angle 1-13 1-14 Setting the Beam Angle Technobeam User Manual Table 1-2. Beam Angles for Factory-Installed 11 to 17 Degree Lens Set Table 1-3. Beam Angles for Optional 8 to 12 Degree Narrow Angle Lens Set Technobeam User Manual 2-1 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Fixture 2-2 Powering On the Fixture Technobeam User Manual Powering On the Fix ture Homing the Fixture LED Display Technobeam User Manual Powering On the Fixture 2-3 Status LEDs Table 2-1. Status LEDs 2-4 Overview of Controller Operation Technobeam User Manual Overview of Controller Operation What is DMX 512 Protocol? What Kind of Cabling Should You Use? Technobeam User Manual Overview of Controller Operation 2-5 Constructing Cabling Term ina to rs 2-6 Overview of Controller Operation Technobeam User Manual Setting up the Link Technobeam User Manual Linking the Fixtures to the Contr oll er 2-7 Linking the Fixtures to the Controller 2-8 Mounting the Fixture Technobeam User Manual Mounting the Fixture Technobeam User Manual Mounting the Fixture 2-9 Standing the Fixture on its End Handles Mounting the Fixture on a Truss or Other Support System 2-10 Mounting the Fixture Technobeam User Manual Technobeam User Manual Mounting the Fixture 2-11 T-handle 2-12 Mounting the Fixture Technobeam User Manual Hanging the Fixture Straight Down Truss Safety cable Technobeam User Manual Configuring the Fixture 2-13 Configuring the Fixture Fixture Types 2-14 Configuring the Fixture Technobeam User Manual Selecting a Control Method DMX Start Channel Control Method Fixture Number Control Method Technobeam User Manual Configuring the Fixture 2-15 Assigning a Fixture Address Channel Range 2-16 Configuring the Fixture Technobeam User Manual Determining the Unique DMX Start Channel Technobeam User Manual Configuring the Fixture 2-17 Determining the Unique Fixture Number Wasted DMX Channels 2-18 Upgrading Software Technobeam User Manual Upgrading Software Technobeam User Manual Upgrading Software 2-19 Crossloading Software 2-20 Troubleshooting Technobeam User Manual Troubleshooting Technobeam User Manual Troubleshooting 2-21 2-22 Troubleshooting Technobeam User Manual Technobeam User Manual Troubleshooting 2-23 2-24 Troubleshooting Technobeam User Manual Troubleshooting DMX Data Technobeam User Manual Troubleshooting 2-25 Menu Error Messages Addr Lost Boot Diff 2-26 Troubleshooting Technobeam User Manual EMEM Ack EMEM [message] Erse Flsh ID Lost Technobeam User Manual Troubleshooting 2-27 Lamp Link Busy Link Empty 2-28 Troubleshooting Technobeam User Manual Over Temp PRST Lost PGRM Time Shut Down Technobeam User Manual 3-1 Chapter 3 Using the Menus 3-2 Menu System Overview Technobeam User Manual Menu System Overview Navigation Buttons Accessing the Menu System Technobeam User Manual Menu Map 3-3 Menu Map 3-4 Menu Map Technobeam User Manual Technobeam User Manual Menu Map 3-5 3-6 Menu Map Technobeam User Manual Technobeam User Manual Menu Map 3-7 3-8 Menu Map Technobeam User Manual Technobeam User Manual Menu Map 3-9 3-10 Menu Options Technobeam User Manual Menu Options Address Menu (ADDR) Technobeam User Manual Menu Options 3-11 Set Menu (SET) Setting Factory Defaults (FACT) 3-12 Menu Options Technobeam User Manual Swapping Pan and Tilt (SWAP) Inverting Tilt (T/IN) Inverting Pan (P/IN) Technobeam User Manual Menu Options 3-13 Changing the Display Output (DSPL) Inverting LED Characters (D/IN) Changing the Control Method (CHNL) 3-14 Menu Options Technobeam User Manual Setting the Lamp Warning Message (LMPL) Changing the Lens Setting (LENS) Technobeam User Manual Menu Options 3-15 Mode Menu (MODE) Setting the Fixture Type and Protocol (TYPE) 3-16 Menu Options Technobeam User Manual Setting the User Type (USER) Technobeam User Manual Menu Options 3-17 Copying User Presets (PRST) 3-18 Menu Options Technobeam User Manual Copying User Settings (SETT) Copying User Presets and Settings (ALL) Technobeam User Manual Menu Options 3-19 Crossloading Fixture Software (XLD) 3-20 Menu Options Technobeam User Manual Test Menu (TEST) Homing the Fixture (HOME) Turning the Lamp On or Off (LAMP) Technobeam User Manual Menu Options 3-21 Copying the Boot Code (BOOT) Performing Self Tests (SELF) 3-22 Menu Options Technobeam User Manual Placing the Fixture in Setup Mode (S/UP) Testing the LED Display (DISP) Information Menu (INFO) Technobeam User Manual Menu Options 3-23 Viewing the Logic Board Temperature (TEMP) Viewing the Current Lamp Hours (L/HR) Viewing the Current Fixture Hours (F/HR) 3-24 Menu Options Technobeam User Manual Viewing the Number of Current Lamp Strikes (L/ST) Viewing the Current Software Version (VER) Viewing DMX Status and Construct Values (FIXT) Technobeam User Manual Menu Options 3-25 3-26 Menu Options Technobeam User Manual Viewing DMX Data for Another Device (DATA) Viewing Sensor Information (SENS) Technobeam User Manual Menu Options 3-27 Resetting Fixture Hours (F/RS) Resetting Lamp Hours (L/RS) 3-28 Menu Options Technobeam User Manual Preset Menu (PRST) Setting Preset Playback (PLAY) Technobeam User Manual Menu Options 3-29 Editing or Creating an On-Board Memory Scene (EDIT) Copying an On-Board Memory Scene (COPY) Capturing a Preset Scene (CAPT) 3-30 Menu Options Technobeam User Manual to Enabling the Preset Default (DFLT) Technobeam User Manual 4-1 Chapter 4 Preset Programming 4-2 Programming Overview Technobeam User Manual Programming Overview What is a Scene? Stand-alone Operation vs. a Controller Macros Technobeam User Manual Programming Overview 4-3 Preset Pla yback Options General Information Subject to Change Enter and Menu Keys MSpeed vs. Fast Changes Creating a Scene Orienting and Powering On the Fixture Tur n ing on the Lamp Technobeam User Manual Creating a Scene 4-5 Opening the Shutter Aperture (dim flags are barely visible at edges when shutter is open) 4-6 Creating a Scene Technobeam User Manual Posit ioni ng th e Mir ror Foc using on a Litho Selecting Color Wheel Constructs Technobeam User Manual Creating a Scene 4-7 Selecting a Color Wheel Pause Time Selecting Effects Constructs Refocusing the Fixture Setting a Delay Time 4-8 Creating a Scene Technobeam User Manual Creating Scene 2 Playing Back Both Scenes Technobeam User Manual Synchronizing Preset Playback 4-9 Synchronizing Preset Playback Setting Up the Fixtures 4-10 Synchronizing Preset Playback Technobeam User Manual Technobeam User Manual Capturing Presets 4-11 Adding Fixtures Capturing Presets 4-12 Capturing Presets Technobeam User Manual Technobeam User Manual 5-1 Chapter 5 Using the Laser Aiming Device (LAD) 5-2 Safety Precautions Technobeam User Manual Safety Precautions DANGER Technobeam User Manual Overview 5-3 Overview Recommended Laser Operation Intended Audience Using the Laser Aiming Device 5-4 Overview Technobeam User Manual Technobeam User Manual Controlling the Laser 5-5 Controlling the Laser Menu Control of the Laser DMX Control of the Laser Troubleshooting Technobeam User Manual Troubleshooting 5-7 Emission Indicator LED ON, Laser OFF 5-8 Maintenance Technobeam User Manual Laser ON, Emission Indicator LED OFF Maintenance Technobeam User Manual 6-1 Chapter 6 Servicing Your Fixture 6-2 Precautions Technobeam User Manual Precautions Replacing Fuses Technobeam User Manual Replacing Fuses 6-3 Table 6-2. Fuse Failure Symptoms Fuse Protects Symptoms of Failure 6-4 Replacing Wheel Components Technobeam User Manual Replacing Wheel Components Specifications Technobeam User Manual Replacing Wheel Components 6-5 Reference Drawing Replacing Dichroics in the Color Wheel 6-6 Replacing Wheel Components Technobeam User Manual coated uncoated Technobeam User Manual Replacing Wheel Components 6-7 Replacing Lithos in the Rotating Litho Wheel Removing a Rotating Litho or Rotating Effect 6-8 Replacing Wheel Components Technobeam User Manual Removing a Static Litho Cleaning the Litho Technobeam User Manual Replacing Wheel Components 6-9 Litho Installation Instructions Gap Replacing a Static Litho Retaining tabs and slot 6-10 Replacing Wheel Components Technobeam User Manual Replacing a Rotating Litho or Effect Technobeam User Manual Replacing the Lamp 6-11 Replacing a Custom Litho Replacing the Lamp 6-12 Replacing the Lamp Technobeam User Manual Technobeam User Manual Replacing the Lamp 6-13 6-14 Replacing the Lamp Technobeam User Manual Optimizing the Lamp Technobeam User Manual Cleaning the Internal Components 6-15 Resetting Lamp Hours Cleaning the Internal Components You will need: - a soft, lint-free cotton cloth - mild glass cleaning solution - warm soapy water Page Technobeam User Manual Cleaning the Internal Components 6-17 Lens tube Latches (4) 6-18 Cleaning the Internal Components Technobeam User Manual Technobeam User Manual Technobeam Laser Aiming Device 6-19 Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Safety Precautions 6-20 Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Technobeam User Manual Live Components High voltage components are located in main circuit board Technobeam User Manual Technobeam Laser Aiming Device 6-21 Alignment Procedure 6-22 Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Technobeam User Manual Technobeam User Manual Technobeam Laser Aiming Device 6-23 6-24 Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Technobeam User Manual Caution Do not stare into the laser beam or view it directly with optical instruments. 1 3 2 Technobeam User Manual Technobeam Laser Aiming Device 6-25 Page Technobeam User Manual DMX Protocols A-1 Appendix A DMX Protocols General Information Rounding Conventions 16-B it C ontrol Macros MSpeed vs. Fast Changes Ramp Open, Snap Shut Forward and Reverse Spins Technobeam User Manual DMX Protocols A-3 Tec hn ob ea m Protocol A-4 DMX Protocols Technobeam User Manual Technobeam User Manual DMX Protocols A-5 A-6 DMX Protocols Technobeam User Manual Technobeam User Manual DMX Protocols A-7 Technobeam-i Protocol A-8 DMX Protocols Technobeam User Manual Technobeam User Manual DMX Protocols A-9 A-10 DMX Protocols Technobeam User Manual Technobeam User Manual DMX Protocols A-11 A-12 DMX Protocols Technobeam User Manual MSpeed Movement Times Technobeam User Manual DMX Protocols A-13 Table A-3. MSpeed Movement Times A-14 DMX Protocols Technobeam User Manual Table A-3. MSpeed Movement Times Technobeam User Manual DMX Protocols A-15 Macro Channel Assignments Table A-4. Macro DMX Channel Assignments A-16 DMX Protocols Technobeam User Manual Fixture Number to DMX Start Channel Table A-5. Fixture Number to DMX Start Channel Conversion Technobeam User Manual Factory-Installed Wheels B-1 Appendix B Factory-Installed Wheels Technobeam Wheels B-2 Factory-Installed Wheels Technobeam User Manual Technobeam color wheel: Figure B-3. Factory configuration of the Technobeam rotating effects wheel. Figure B-2. Factory configuration of the Technobeam color wheel. Technobeam rotating effects wheel: Technobeam User Manual Important Safety Information C-1 Appendix C Important Safety Information English Version Warning: For Continued Protection Against Fire Warning: For Continued Protection Against Electric Shock C-2 Important Safety Information Technobeam User Manual Appendice C IMPORTANT: INFORMATIONS DE SCURIT Mise en garde: pour une protection permanente contre les incendies Mise en garde: pour une protection permanente contre les chocs lectriques Technobeam User Manual Important Safety Information C-3 Mise en garde: pour une protection permanente contre les blessures corporelles Anhang C Wichtige Hinweise Fr Ihre Sicherheit WARNUNG: ZUM SCHUTZ VOR BRANDGEFAHR WARNUNG: ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN GEFHRLICHE KRPERSTRME C-4 Important Safety Information Technobeam User Manual WARNUNG: ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN BERMSSIGE ULTRAVIOLETT (UV)- BESTRAHLUNG Appendice C Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza AVVERTENZA: PER PREVENIRE INCENDI: Technobeam User Manual Important Safety Information C-5 AVVERTENZA: PER PREVENIRE LE SCOSSE ELETTRICHE: AVVERTENZA: PER PROTEGGERSI CONTRO LE RADIAZIONI DEI RAGGI ULTRAVIOLETTI: Apndice C Informacin Importante De Seguridad ADVERTENCIA: PARA PROTECCIN CONTINUA CONTRA INCENDIOS: Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation - DANMARK INDEX Technobeam User Manual Index-i A B C F H I L Technobeam User Manual Index-iii M N O P Index-iv Technobeam User Manual R S T U V