High End Systems Technobeam guide

User Manual

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. The system software for the Status Cue® lighting console described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.

Technobeam User Manual

P/N 60600115 Version 2.0 July 1999

Printed in the U.S.A.

Technobeam® User Manual

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Contents

Austin, TX 78758 USA 512 60600115 Version Page Page Page Trademarks Declaration of Conformity Important Safety Information Warranty Information Freight Table of Contents Appendix B Factory-Installed Wheels Table of Figures Laser aiming device circuit board Table of Tables Xii Introduction Servicing Your Fixture Page Page Page Page Page Page Features Introduction Intro-2Introduction Construction Symbols Document Conventions Contacting High End Systems Intro-4Introduction Preparing to Install Your Fixture Specifications LAD Safety Standards Important Power Cord Information U.K. OnlyVigtig Sikkerhedsinformation Danmark Safety Standards Dichroic, Litho and Effects SpecificationsElectromagnetic Standards Optional Accessories Environmental SpecificationsDMX Data Cabling Controllers Save the Shipping Materials Unpacking the FixtureUnpacking the Fixture Inspecting the Contents Installing the Power Cord CapImportant Power Cord Cap Information U.K. Only Installing the Yoke Installing the Yoke Installing the yoke on the fixture Setting the Fixture Voltage 10Setting the Fixture Voltage Setting the Fixture Voltage Setting the Beam Angle 12Setting the Beam Angle Setting the Beam Angle Hint 14Setting the Beam Angle Away from Chapter Setting Up Your Fixture Powering On the Fixture Powering On the FixtureHoming the Fixture LED Display Status LEDs Status LEDs What is DMX 512 Protocol? Overview of Controller OperationWhat Kind of Cabling Should You Use? Overview of Controller Operation Constructing Cabling Terminators Setting up the Link Constructing a data cable terminator Linking the Fixtures to Controller Mounting the Fixture Mounting the Fixture Standing the Fixture on its End Handles Mounting the Fixture on a Truss or Other Support System Use a locking washer when attaching a fixture to a truss 10Mounting the Fixture Handle Hanging the Fixture Straight Down 12Mounting the Fixture Configuring the Fixture Configuring the FixtureFixture Types 14Configuring the Fixture Selecting a Control MethodDMX Start Channel Control Method Fixture Number Control Method Assigning a Fixture Address Channel Range 16Configuring the Fixture Determining the Unique DMX Start Channel Determining the Unique Fixture Number Wasted DMX Channels Upgrading Software 18Upgrading Software Crossloading Software Upgrading Software Troubleshooting 20Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Lamp shuts off 22Troubleshooting Lithos or dichroic filters are cracking Troubleshooting DMX Data 24Troubleshooting Boot Diff Menu Error MessagesAddr Lost 26Troubleshooting Emem AckEmem message Erse Flsh Link Busy LampLink Empty 28Troubleshooting Over TempPrst Lost Pgrm Time Chapter Using the Menus Accessing the Menu System Menu System OverviewNavigation Buttons Menu System Overview Menu Map Menu Map Mechanically home the fixture, then press any Than the last channel in the viewing fixture’s Open WSP Rand Dlay Address Menu Addr Menu Options10Menu Options Set Menu SET Setting Factory Defaults FactMenu Options Swapping Pan and Tilt Swap Inverting Tilt T/INInverting Pan P/IN 12Menu Options Inverting LED Characters D/IN Changing the Display Output DsplChanging the Control Method Chnl Changing the Lens Setting Lens Setting the Lamp Warning Message Lmpl14Menu Options Mode Menu Mode Setting the Fixture Type and Protocol Type Setting the User Type User 16Menu Options Copying User Presets Prst Copying User Presets and Settings ALL Copying User Settings Sett18Menu Options Crossloading Fixture Software XLD Test Menu Test Homing the Fixture HomeTurning the Lamp On or Off Lamp 20Menu Options Copying the Boot Code Boot Performing Self Tests Self Placing the Fixture in Setup Mode S/UP Testing the LED Display DispInformation Menu Info 22Menu Options Viewing the Current Lamp Hours L/HR Viewing the Logic Board Temperature TempViewing the Current Fixture Hours F/HR Viewing the Number of Current Lamp Strikes L/ST Viewing the Current Software Version VERViewing DMX Status and Construct Values Fixt 24Menu Options Menu Options Viewing Sensor Information Sens Viewing DMX Data for Another Device Data26Menu Options Resetting Fixture Hours F/RS Resetting Lamp Hours L/RS Setting Preset Playback Play Preset Menu Prst28Menu Options Editing or Creating an On-Board Memory Scene Edit Capturing a Preset Scene CaptCopying an On-Board Memory Scene Copy Enabling the Preset Default Dflt 30Menu Options Chapter Preset Programming What is a Scene? Programming OverviewStand-alone Operation vs. a Controller Macros Preset Playback Options General InformationSubject to Change Enter and Menu Keys Orienting and Powering On the Fixture Creating a SceneTurning on the Lamp Selecting Constructs and Values Opening the Shutter Making sure the shutter is open Positioning the Mirror Focusing on a LithoSelecting Color Wheel Constructs Refocusing the Fixture Setting a Delay TimeSelecting a Color Wheel Pause Time Selecting Effects Constructs Creating Scene Playing Back Both Scenes Synchronizing Preset Playback Setting Up the Fixtures 10Synchronizing Preset Playback Capturing Presets Capturing PresetsAdding Fixtures 12Capturing Presets Chapter Using the Laser Aiming Device LAD Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Using the Laser Aiming Device OverviewRecommended Laser Operation Intended Audience Laser aperture Controlling the Laser Menu Control of the LaserDMX Control of the Laser Controlling the Laser Emission Indicator LED OFF, Laser OFF Laser gradually loses powerLaser is out of position Emission Indicator LED ON, Laser OFF LAD wiring connections Laser ON, Emission Indicator LED OFF MaintenanceMaintenance Chapter Servicing Your Fixture Precautions PrecautionsReplacing Fuses Fuse Failure Symptoms Replacing Fuses Replacing Wheel Components SpecificationsReplacing Wheel Components Reference Drawing Replacing Dichroics in the Color Wheel Coated Uncoated Replacing Lithos in the Rotating Litho Wheel Removing a Rotating Litho or Rotating Effect Cleaning the Litho Removing a Static Litho Litho Installation Instructions Replacing a Static Litho Replacing a Rotating Litho or Effect 10Replacing Wheel Components Replacing a Custom Litho Replacing the LampReplacing the Lamp 14. Removing the lamp assembly from the fixture 12Replacing the Lamp Avoid touching any part of your skin to Optimizing the Lamp 14Replacing the Lamp Cleaning the Internal Components Resetting Lamp Hours Cleaning the Door Vents Cleaning the Lenses and Mirrors16Cleaning the Internal Components Opening the Fixture Lens tube Latches 18Cleaning the Internal Components 22. Clean both sides of the hot mirror glass Safety Precautions Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Live Components 20Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Alignment Procedure 22Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Technobeam Laser Aiming Device 24Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Ruler or a piece of string, as shown in Figure If you have difficulty aligning the laser or turning 26Technobeam Laser Aiming Device General Information Rounding ConventionsBit Control DMX Protocols A-1 Forward and Reverse Spins MSpeed vs. Fast ChangesRamp Open, Snap Shut 2DMX Protocols Technobeam Protocol DMX Protocols A-3 4DMX Protocols DMX Protocols A-5 Litho wheel functions 6DMX Protocols Effects position Technobeam-i Protocol DMX Protocols A-7 8DMX Protocols Table A-2. Technobeam-i DMX Protocol DMX Protocols A-9 F8-FF 10DMX Protocols DMX Protocols A-11 E6-FF MSpeed Movement Times 12DMX Protocols DMX Protocols A-13 Table A-3. MSpeed Movement Times 14DMX Protocols Macro Channel Assignments DMX Protocols A-15 Fixture Number to DMX Start Channel 16DMX Protocols Factory-Installed Wheels Technobeam Wheels Technobeam color wheel Important Safety Information English Version Appendice C Important Informations DE Sécurité Anhang C Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit Warnung ZUM Schutz VOR Brandgefahr Appendice C Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza Warnung ZUM Schutz VOR Verletzungen Apéndice C Información Importante De Seguridad Avvertenza PER Prevenire LE Scosse Elettriche Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation Danmark Index Index-ii Index-iii Index-iv

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