ACME IM-250 SP User manual

User Guide
Please read these instructions carefully before use
IM - 250 SP

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Safety Instruction
2. Technical Specification
2.1 Description of the fixture
2.2 Inserting/Exchanging rotating gobos
3. Lamp
4. How To Set The Unit
4.1 Control Panel
4.2 Main Function
4.3 Home Position Adjustment
4.4 Easy controller
5. How To Control The Unit
5.1 DMX Controller
5.2 DMX 512 Configuration
5.3 DMX 512 Connection
6. Troubleshooting
7. Maintenance and Cleaning

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1. Safety Instruction
WARNING
Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user,
be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet.
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit.
Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of power supply match the
power requirements of the unit.
The unit is designed for use with the HMQ 250/2G lamps. Do not use any other type of
lamp.
It’s important to ground the yellow/green conductor to earth in order to avoid electric
shock.
The unit is for indoor use only. Use only in a dry location.
The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50cm from
adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
Disconnect main power before fuse/lamp replacement or servicing.
Replace fuse/lamp only with the same type.
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating, as it is fire
hazard.
Please use safety chain while you fixing this unit. Don’t handle the unit by taking its
head only, but always by taking its base.
Maximum ambient temperature is ta : 40℃. Don’t operate it where the temperature is
higher than this.
Unit surface temperature may reach up to 85℃. Don’t touch the housing bare-hand
during its operation, and allow about 15 minutes to cool down before replacing bulb or
serving, as the unit could be very hot.
In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to
repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage
or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
Always use the same type spare parts.
Don’t connect the device to any dimmer pack.
Do not touch any wire during operating as there might be a hazard of electric shock.
Please read carefully the instruction, which includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance.

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Warning
To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
Never touch bulb with bare fingers, as it is very hot after using.
Hot lamp explosion hazard. Do not open the unit within five minutes after switching off.
Do not start on the unit without bulb enclosure or when housing is damaged.
The housing, the lenses, or the ultraviolet filter must be replaced if they are visibly
damaged.
Do not look directly at the light while the bulb is on.
Caution
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any
repairs by yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact your
nearest dealer.
Installation
The unit should be mounted via its mounting system ( as shown below ) on the bottom of the
base. Use clamps to fix the unit to truss. Always ensure that the unit is firmly fixed to avoid
vibration and slipping while operating. Always ensure that the structure to which you are
attaching the unit is secure and is able to support a weight of 50 kg for each unit.

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2. Technical Specification
Power supply
- 120V/230V~50/60Hz
Lamp
- HMQ 250/2G
Optical system
- High efficiency optical system
- High quality optical lens and dichroic colors
- Beam angle: 15°
Shutter/Dimmer
- Blackout, 0~100% smooth dimming and strobe speed variable(1~12 flashes per
second).
Color wheel
- Color wheel 1: 6 color + white
- Color wheel 2: 7 trapezoid dichroic colors plus white
- Both rotate in both directions at different speeds, creating rainbow effect.
- Magnetic Color wheels home positioning for easy calibration and easy maintenance.
Gobo wheel
-Fixed gobo wheel 1: 5 rotating, interchangeable, indexing gobos plus open
- Rotating gobo wheel 2: 7 metal gobos plus open
- Magnetic Gobo wheels home positioning for easy calibration and easy maintenance.
- Both rotate in both directions at different speeds, creating shaking effect..
Effect Wheel
-Prism/Rotating Prism
Movement
- Pan: 540°in 2.8 second.
- Tilt: 270°in 1.6 second.
- Pan/Tilt resolution: 8/16-bit.
- Automatic Pan/Tilt correction.
- Electronic sensor Pan/Tilt home positioning for easy calibration and easy maintenance.
- Pan/Tilt position lock for transporting protection.
Focus
- Automatic focus by DMX controls.
Iris
- Motorized iris for different beam diameters.
- Iris Speed control.

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DMX Channels
- Standard DMX512 signal addressing and can be controlled by any universal DMX
controller or DMX Tester.
22 Channels:
Channel 1 = Pan
Channel 12 = Prism
Channel 2 = Tilt
Channel 13 = Prism Rotation
Channel 3 = Pan/Tilt speed
Channel 14 = Focus
Channel 4 = Dimmer
Channel 15 = Iris
Channel 5 = Shutter/shaking
Channel 16 = Lamp ON/OFF/Reset
Channel 6 = Color 1
Channel 17 = Pan movement fine
Channel 7 = Color 2
Channel 18 = Tilt movement fine
Channel 8 = Gobo 1
Channel 19 = Pan/Tilt movement macro
Channel 9 = Gobo 1 Rotation
Channel 20 = Pan/Tilt movement size
Channel 10 = Gobo 2
Channel 21 = Iris effect
Channel 11 = No function
Channel 22 = Dimmer effect
16 Channels:
Channel 1 = Pan
Channel 9 = Gobo 1 Rotation
Channel 2 = Tilt
Channel 10 = Gobo 2
Channel 3 = Pan/Tilt Speed
Channel 11 = No function
Channel 4 = Dimmer
Channel 12 = Prism
Channel 5 = Shutter/shaking
Channel 13 = Prism Rotation
Channel 6 = Color 1
Channel 14 = Focus
Channel 7 = Color 2
Channel 15 = Iris
Channel 8 = Gobo 1
Channel 16 = Lamp ON/OFF/Reset
Dimension: 402 x 362 x 583 mm
Weight: 25 kg

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Luminous intensity:
2.1. Description of the fixture
2.2. Inserting/Exchanging rotating gobos
DANGER!
Install the gobos with the device switched off only.
Unplug from mains before changing gobos!
Open the cover by loosening the fastening screw at the sides of the cover.
If you wish to use other forms and patterns as the standard-gobos, or if the gobos are to be
exchanged, remove the fixation ring with an appropriate tool. Remove the gobo and insert
the new gobo. Press the fixation-ring together and insert it in the front of the gobo.
1.Yoke
2.Front panel
3.Moving head
4.Handle
5.Base

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CAUTION!
Never unscrew the screws of the rotating gobo as the ball bearing
will otherwise be opened!
3. Lamp
WARNING
Because of its high internal pressure, there might be a risk that the Discharge lamp
would explode during operation. The lamp emits intense UV radiation which is harmful
to the eyes and skin. The high luminance of the arc can cause severe damage to the
retina if looks directly at the lamp.
HMQ 250/2G
1. Always switch off the main supply and never handle the lamp or luminaire when it is
hot.
2. Do not touch the bulb with bare hands. If this happens, clean the lamp with
denatured alcohol and wipe it with a lint free cloth before installation.
3. The lamp generates UV radiation. Never operate the lamp without appropriate shielding.
4. When burning, the lamp operates at high pressure and there is a slight risk of arc tube
rupture. The risk increases with age, temperature and improper handling of the lamp. Do
not use the lamp any longer than its lifespan.
5. Make sure the lamp is located in the center of the reflector for the best spot.
6. If changing the lamp, remove old lamp from lamp socket. Hold the new lamp only by its
ceramic base. Never touch the glass bulb. Insert the new lamp in the lamp socket.
In case of replacement of the lamp or maintenance, do not open the
fixture within 15 minutes until the unit cools down after switching off.

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4. How To Set The Unit
4.1. Control Panel
MONITOR
To show the various menus
LED
DMX
On
DMX input present
MASTER
On
Master Mode
SLAVE
On
Slave Mode
SOUND
Blinking
Sound Mode

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Button
ESC
To go back to the previous functions
ENTER
To confirm the selected functions
JOG WHEEL
To select the given functions
On/Off
Turns On/Off the power
Fuse
To replace the fuse
DMX input/output
For DMX 512 operation, use 3/5-pin XLR plug cable to link the unit together
Sensitivity
To receives audio signal for sound activation.
Only for remote control
By connect to the 1/4” microphone jack to control the unit for Stand by, Function and Mode
function.
4.2. Main Function
To select any of the pre-set functions, press the ENTER button and turn jog wheel up to
when the required one is shown on the monitor. Select the function by ENTER button. Use
the jog wheel to change the mode. Once the required mode has been selected, press the
ENTER button to setup or it will automatically return to the main functions without any
change after idling 10 seconds. To go back to the previous functions without any change
press the ESC button. The main functions are shown below:

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DMX 512 Address Setting
Press the ENTER button and turn jog wheel up to when the DMX Address is shown
on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the display will blink. Use jog wheel to change
the DMX 512 address. Once the address has been selected, press the ENTER button to
setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change after 10 seconds. To
go back to the previous functions without any change press the ESC button.

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Channel Mode
Press the ENTER button and turn jog wheel up to when the Channel Mode is shown
on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the display will blink. Use jog wheel to select
the (16 Channel) or (22 Channel) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the
ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change
after 10 seconds. To go back to the previous functions without any change press the ESC
button.
StandBy Mode
Press the ENTER button and turn jog wheel up to when the StandBy Mode is shown
on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the display will blink. Use jog wheel to select
the (yes standby) or (no standby) Mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the
ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change
after 10 seconds. To go back to the previous functions without any change press the ESC
button.
Show Mode
Press the ENTER button and turn jog wheel up to when the Show Mode is shown on
the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the display will blink. Use jog wheel to change the
Show Mode (1~4). Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to setup or
automatically return to the main functions without any change after 10 seconds. To go back
to the previous functions without any change press the ESC button.
Slave Mode
Press the ENTER button and turn jog wheel up to when the Slave Mode is shown on
the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the display will blink. Use jog wheel to select the
(Normal) or (2 light show) Mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER
button to setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change after 10
seconds. To go back to the previous functions without any change press the ESC button.
Adjust Focus 1
Press the ENTER button and turn jog wheel up to when the Adjust Focus 1 is shown
on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the display will blink. Use jog wheel to change
the focus 1 (0-255). Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to setup or
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to the previous functions without any change press the ESC button.
Adjust Focus 2
Press the ENTER button and turn jog wheel up to when the Adjust Focus 2 is shown
on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the display will blink. Use jog wheel to change
the focus 2 (0-255). Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to setup or
automatically return to the main functions without any change after 10 seconds. To go back
to the previous functions without any change press the ESC button.
Pan Inversion
Press the ENTER button and turn jog wheel up to when the Pan Inversion is shown
on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the display will blink. Use jog wheel to select
(Normal) or (Inversion) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button
to setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change after 10 seconds.
To go back to the previous functions without any change press the ESC button.
Tilt Inversion
Press the ENTER button and turn jog wheel up to when the Tilt Inversion is shown on
the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the display will blink. Use jog wheel to select the
(Normal) or (Inversion) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button
to setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change after 10 seconds.
To go back to the previous functions without any change press the ESC button.
Auto Test
Press the ENTER button and turn jog wheel up to when the Auto Test is shown on
the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the display will blink. select option and the unit will
run self-test by built-in program. To go back to the main functions press the ESC button
twice.
Manual Test
Press the ENTER button and turn jog wheel up to when the Manual Test is shown on
the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the display will blink. Use jog wheel to select the
(Pan) or (Tilt) or (Shutter) or ……mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the
ENTER button and use jog wheel to select the 0~255 value. Once the value has been
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without any change after 10 seconds. To go back to the previous functions without any
change press the ESC button.
Lamp Temperature
Press the ENTER button and turn jog wheel up to when the Lamp Temperature is
shown on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the ambient temperature of lamp will
show on the monitor. To go back to the main functions press the ESC button twice.
Lamp Hours
Press the ENTER button and turn jog wheel up to when the Lamp Hours is shown on
the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the monitor will show the number of working hours
of the unit. To go back to the main functions press the ESC button twice.
Lamp On/Off
Press the ENTER button and turn jog wheel up to when the Lamp On/Off is shown on
the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the display will blink. Use jog wheel to select the
(Lamp on) or (Lamp off) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button
to setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change after 10 seconds.
To go back to the previous functions without any change press the ESC button.
Lamp On/Power On
Press the ENTER button and turn jog wheel up to when the Lamp On/Power On is
shown on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the display will blink. Use jog wheel to
select the (on) or (off ) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to
setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change after 10 seconds. To
go back to the previous functions without any change press the ESC button.
Software Version
Press the ENTER button and turn jog wheel up to when the Software Version is
shown on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the display will blink. Use jog wheel to
select the (A) or (B) or (C) or (D) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the
ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change
after 10 seconds. To go back to the previous functions without any change press the ESC
button.

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Reset
Press the ENTER button and turn jog wheel up to when the Reset is shown on the
monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the display will blink. Use jog wheel to select the (Yes)
or (No) mode. select (Yes) option and all channels of the unit will return to their standard
position. To go back to the main functions press the ESC button twice.
4.3. Home Position Adjustment
Press ENTER button into main function, and then press ENTER button for at least 12
seconds into offset mode to adjust the home position, when you want to adjust gobo and
color home position, you should be run Adjust Focus mode first , the functions are
shown below:
Adjust Focus
Press the ENTER button for at least 12 seconds into offset mode, turn jog wheel up to
when the Adjust Focus is shown on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the
display will blink. The unit will focus on tilt 135°, and then the unit will focus on tilt 45°, pan
90°, pan 180°, pan 270°in every pressing ENTER button. Once the focus has been
selected, use jog wheel to adjust this settings only for offset mode to adjust home position.
To go back to the previous functions without any change press ESC button

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Pan offset
Press the ENTER button for at least 12 seconds into offset mode, turn jog wheel up to
when the Pan offset is shown on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the display
will blink. Use jog wheel to adjust the pan home position. Once the position has been
selected, press the ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the offset functions
without any change press the ESC button. To go back to the main functions without any
change after 10 seconds
Tilt offset
Press the ENTER button for at least 12 seconds into offset mode, turn jog wheel up to
when the Tilt offset is shown on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the display
will blink. Use jog wheel to adjust the tilt home position. Once the position has been selected,
press the ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the offset functions without any
change press the ESC button. To go back to the main functions without any change after 10
seconds
Dimmer offset
Press the ENTER button for at least 12 seconds into offset mode, turn jog wheel up to
when the Dimmer offset is shown on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the
display will blink. Use jog wheel to adjust the dimmer home position. Once the position has
been selected, press the ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the offset
functions without any change press the ESC button. To go back to the main functions
without any change after 10 seconds
Color 1 offset
Press the ENTER button for at least 12 seconds into offset mode, turn jog wheel up to
when the Color 1 offset is shown on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the
display will blink. Use jog wheel to adjust the color 1 home position. Once the color has been
selected, press the ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the offset functions
without any change press the ESC button. To go back to the main functions without any
change after 10 seconds
Color 2 offset
Press the ENTER button for at least 12 seconds into offset mode, turn jog wheel up to
when the Color 2 offset is shown on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the

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display will blink. Use jog wheel to adjust the color 2 home position. Once the color has been
selected, press the ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the offset functions
without any change press the ESC button. To go back to the main functions without any
change after 10 seconds
Gobo 1 offset
Press the ENTER button for at least 12 seconds into offset mode, turn jog wheel up to
when the Gobo 1 offset is shown on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the
display will blink. Use jog wheel to adjust the gobo 1 home position. Once the gobo has
been selected, press the ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the offset
functions without any change press the ESC button. To go back to the main functions
without any change after 10 seconds
R-Gobo 1 offset
Press the ENTER button for at least 12 seconds into offset mode, turn jog wheel up to
when the R-Gobo 1 offset is shown on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the
display will blink. Use jog wheel to adjust the R-gobo 1 home position. Once the R-gobo has
been selected, press the ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the offset
functions without any change press the ESC button. To go back to the main functions
without any change after 10 seconds
Gobo 2 offset
Press the ENTER button for at least 12 seconds into offset mode, turn jog wheel up to
when the Gobo 2 offset is shown on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the
display will blink. Use jog wheel to adjust the gobo 2 home position. Once the gobo has
been selected, press the ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the offset
functions without any change press the ESC button. To go back to the main functions
without any change after 10 seconds
Prism offset
Press the ENTER button for at least 12 seconds into offset mode, turn jog wheel up to
when the Prism offset is shown on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the display
will blink. Use jog wheel to adjust the prism home position. Once the prism has been
selected, press the ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the offset functions
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change after 10 seconds
R-Effect offset
Press the ENTER button for at least 12 seconds into offset mode, turn jog wheel up to
when the R-Effect offset is shown on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the
display will blink. Use jog wheel to adjust the R-Effect home position. Once the R-effect has
been selected, press the ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the offset
functions without any change press the ESC button. To go back to the main functions
without any change after 10 seconds
Iris offset
Press the ENTER button for at least 12 seconds into offset mode, turn jog wheel up to
when the Iris offset is shown on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the display
will blink. Use jog wheel to adjust the iris home position. Once the position has been
selected, press the ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the offset functions
without any change press the ESC button. To go back to the main functions without any
change after 10 seconds
Focus offset
Press the ENTER button for at least 12 seconds into offset mode, turn jog wheel up to
when the Focus offset is shown on the monitor. Pressing ENTER button and the display
will blink. Use jog wheel to adjust the iris home position. Once the position has been
selected, press the ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the offset functions
without any change press the ESC button. To go back to the main functions without any
change after 10 seconds
4.4 Easy Controller
The easy remote control is used only in master/slave mode. By
connecting to the 1/4” microphone jack of the first unit, you will find that
the remote control on the first unit will control all the other units for Stand
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Stand by
Blackout the unit
Function
Strobe
1. Sync. strobe
2. Two-light strobe
3. Sound strobe
X/Y moving show pattern
selection
( Show 1 ~ Show 4 )
Please refer to 4.2. Main
Functions- Show mode
Gobo/Color selection
1.Hold on for gobo
selection
2.Press for color change
X/Y moving setting
1.Pan position
2.Tilt position
3.Dimmer
First set Master unit, then
set Slave units’position
Mode
Sound 1
(LED off )
Sound 2
(LED slow blinking)
Slow/Sound 3
(LED on)
Position/ Latch
(LED fast blinking)
5. How To Control The Unit
You can operate the unit by universal DMX controller:
No need to turn the unit off when you change the DMX address, as new DMX address
setting will be effected at once. on the monitor and move all the motors to their ‘home’
position and you may hear some noises for about 20 seconds. After that the unit will be
ready to receive DMX signal.
5.1. DMX Controller
If you use a universal DMX controller to control the units, you have to set DMX address
from 1 to 512 channel so that the units can receive DMX signal.
Press the ENTER button up to when the DMX address is shown on the monitor.
Pressing ENTER button and the monitor will blink. Use jog wheel to change the DMX512
address. Once the address has been selected, press the ENTER button to setup or
automatically return to the main functions without any change after 10 seconds. To go back
to the previous functions without any change press the ESC button.
Please refer to the following diagram to address your DMX512 channel for the first 4 units.
Mode
Fixture 1
Fixture 2
Fixture 3
Fixture 4
16 CH
1
17
33
49
22 CH
1
23
45
67

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5.2. DMX 512 Configuration