Apollo Smart Move User manual

Gobo Rotators
Smart Move®
Smart Move®DMX
Smart Move®Jr.
Smart Move®Jr. DMX
Simple Single™
SMART MOVE®

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Table 0f Contents
Introduction ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2
Product Description ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2
Safety Information����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3
Gobo Installation��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4
Operating the Smart Move®DMX and Smart Move®DMX Jr. �������������������������������������������5
Programming Eects: Smart Move®and Smart Move®Jr. �������������������������������������������������5
Programming Eects: Smart Move® DMX and Smart Move®Jr. DMX������������������������5
Eects: Smart Move®, Smart Move®Jr. and Simple Single™�������������������������������������������� 6
Programming Eects: Smart Move® DMX and Smart Move®Jr. DMX������������������������7
Eects: Smart Move® DMX and Smart Move®Jr. DMX������������������������������������������������������������ 8
Troubleshooting�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9
Maintenance Kits ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 9
Specications: Smart Move®and Smart Move®DMX �����������������������������������������������������������10
Specications:
Smart Move®Jr., Smart Move®Jr. DMX and Simple Single™�������������������������������������������11
Warranty ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12

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Introduction
Product Description
Since 1992, Apollo Design Technology, Inc. has been one of the world’s leading
innovators, manufacturers and distributors of gobos, color lters, lights and related
equipment and accessories for the lighting industry.
We are continually engineering new products to help you create and execute
the designs of your dreams for theaters, bands, advertising, touring companies,
television, motion pictures, museums, retail and architecture.
Apollo Design is recognized for creating innovative and award-winning products of
superior quality and value. Focused on you, our goal is to ensure unparalleled support
from the initial conversation to after sales service.
Our lighting experts and engineers will consult with you on ways to use our standard
products or engineer custom solutions. Allow your imagination to run free. Let the
Apollo Design team help you create the lighting design you only imagined.
There is virtually no limit to what we can do together.
Joel Nichols, Owner/CEO
Apollo Design Technology
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Smart Move
®
gobo rotator.
The family of Smart Move
®
gobo rotators bridges the gap between conventional
rotators that merely spin and rotators that require the use of a lighting desk.
The Smart Move
®
rotator family produces fantastic kinetic effects. The rotators
can be stand-alone units using only AC power or an addition to scrollers, foggers,
and other DMX accessories.

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Safety Information
• Be sure to read and understand all instructions in this manual.
• The Smart Move®gobo rotator is designed for indoor applications and should not
be exposed to moisture.
• There is a risk of re, shock or injury if the Smart Move®gobo rotator is not used
as specied.
• Servicing the Smart Move®gobo rotator should be undertaken by qualied
personnel only.
• The Smart Move®gobo rotator is not intended for residential use.
• Safety cables must be used when installing the Smart Move®gobo rotator.
Apollo is not responsible for damage or injury resulting from improper use
of safety cables.

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Gobo Installation
Gobos are centered and held rmly in place by the machined aluminum retaining
ring. The ring is designed to hold both metal and glass patterns. Simply invert the
ring for thin steel or thicker glass gobos and textured glass. Place the gobo in the
self-centering pocket in the gobo holder and install the retaining ring.
• Steel Patterns: The indentation in the retaining ring should face out.
• Glass Patterns: The indentation should be face in.
To remove the ring, place the tip of a screwdriver in the notch and gently pry the
ring up. When replacing the ring, simply place the ring in position and gently
press into place with your ngertips.
Replacement retainer rings and other items are available from your Apollo dealer
in the event one becomes misplaced or damaged.

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Operating
Programming Effects
Programming Effects
• Use only Apollo cable or other approved cable. Approved cable should have two
conductors of 14 AWG wire for power and two shielded and twisted conductors
of 22 AWG wire for data.
• Insert the rotator in the iris slot of the lighting xture with the control-housing
box facing the front of the xture. Loop DMX cables through the yoke or over the
truss to avoid direct contact with the xture.
• The Smart Move®DMX and Smart Move®Jr. DMX use 3 channels of DMX512.
To set your desired DMX address, turn each rotary switch so that the address
reads between 001 and 512. Please note that after patching the rotator into
the console, the console’s control channel number may (and probably will)
be different than the rotator’s DMX address number.
• 19 Pre-Programmed Effects: Set the rotary switch to correspond with the
desired effects listed on the back of the unit and on page 6.
• 19 Pre-Programmed Effects: Set the rst rotary switch to 7 and the remaining
rotary switches to correspond with the desired effects listed on the back of the
unit and on page 6.
Smart Move® DMX and Smart Move® Jr. DMX
Smart Move® and Smart Move® Jr.
Smart Move® DMX and Smart Move® Jr. DMX

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Effect 01
CW Continuous
Rotation
Effect 02
CCW Continuous
Rotation
Effect 03
Cradle 45˚
Effect 04
Rock 90˚
Effect 05
Swing 180˚
Effect 06
Stutter 3
CW 360˚, Stop,
CW 360˚, 3 Second
Dwell Time
Effect 07
Stutter 5
CW 360˚, Stop,
CW 360˚, 5 Second
Dwell Time
Effect 08
Stutter 10
CW 360˚, Stop,
CW 360˚, 10 Second
Dwell Time
Effect 09
Stagger 3
CW 360˚, Stop,
CCW 360˚, 3 Second
Dwell Time
Effect 10
Stagger 5
CW 360˚, Stop,
CCW 360˚, 5 Second
Dwell Time
Effect 11
Stagger 10
CW 360˚, Stop,
CCW 360˚, 10 Second
Dwell Time
Effect 12
Earthquake
Effect 13
Clock
CW 30˚, Stop,
CW 30˚, Stop
Effect 14*
Aftershock 3
10 Second Shake
CW, 3 Second
Dwell Time
Effect 15*
Aftershock 5
10 Second Shake
CW, 5 Second
Dwell Time
Effect 16*
Aftershock 10
10 Second Shake
CW, 10 Second
Dwell Time
Effect 17
Progressive
CCW 30˚,
CW 15˚
Effect 18
Whip
Slow to Fast
Movement
Effect 99
Demo
10 Seconds / Effect
Key:
CW = Clockwise
CCW = Counterclockwise
*Movement time varies depending on speed
setting. To ensure proper gobo alignment,
set rotary switch to "00", then insert gobo
after rotation cycle is complete.
Effects
Smart Move®, Smart Move® Jr. and Simple Single™

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The Smart Move®DMX allows three modes of operation and requires 3 channels
of DMX.
1. Rotating Mode: Enables rotation of two patterns at the same speed from
0 to 21 rpm with each of the two gobo holders rotating in opposite directions.
• DMX channel 3 at 0
• DMX channel 2 at 0
• Action: DMX channel 1 controls speed and rotation
2. Indexing Mode: Position a specic logo at any of 200 positions. Place the
pattern in the gobo holder located on the back of the unit, beneath the serial
number sticker. Place the indexing gobo into the holder while rotator is on and
addressed at 000. This allows the gobo’s position to be calibrated for proper
alignment.
• DMX channel 3 at 0
• DMX channel 2 above 0
• Action: DMX channel 1 sets a position to index to
• Action: DMX channel 2 sets the speed of movement
3. Smart Move Mode: Use 19 pre-programmed effects.
• DMX channel 3 above 0
• Action: DMX channel 1 select a pre-programmed effect
• Action: DMX channel 2 sets the speed or delay time for the effect just
as the speed control knob usually does in stand-alone mode.
• DMX channel 3 above 0
• Action: DMX channel 1 selects a pre-programmed effect to run
• Action: DMX channel 2 sets the speed or delay time for the effect just as the
speed control knob usually does in stand-alone mode.
Example – rotator is addressed at 001, the third channel is set above zero. The
second channel adjusts the speed of the effect, while the rst channel chooses
the effect. Remember, three channels of DMX are allotted to the rotator.
Programming Effects
Smart Move® DMX and Smart Move® Jr. DMX

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DMX VALUE EFFECT
0% 0, Home Wheel
5% 1, Clockwise Rotation
10% 2, Counterclockwise Rotation
15% 3, Pendulum 45 degrees
20% 4, Pendulum 90 degrees
25% 5, Pendulum 180 degrees
30% 6, Stutter (3 second increments)
35% 7, Stutter (5 second increments)
40% 8, Stutter (10 second increments)
45% 9, Stagger (3 second increments)
50% 10, Stagger (5 second increments)
55% 11, Stagger (10 second increments)
60% 12, Shake
65% 13, Clock
70% 14, Shake / Pause (3 second increments)
75% 15, Shake / Pause (5 second increments)
80% 16, Shake / Pause (10 second increments)
85% 17, Progressive
90% 18, Whip
95% 0, Home Wheel
100% 99, Demo Mode (All pre-programmed effects)
Effects
Smart Move® DMX and Smart Move® Jr. DMX

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Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause Solution
Smart Move®DMX is in
rotating mode but not
rotating
Missing 24V DC power Check for power.
Missing DMX signal Check for DMX.
Wrong channel Check that DMX level is at 0 on channels 2
and 3. Channel 1 controls speed and rotation.
Smart Move®DMX
won’t rotate without
DMX signal
The unit can be set for
xed rotational mode
by resetting the rotary
switches at 700
Reset the switch to the proper
address, then use the second and third rotary
switches to choose your programmed effect.
Smart Move®DMX is
not indexing properly
Wrong channel Make sure channel 3 is at 0, channel 2 is
above 0 to set the speed of movement. This
allows channel 1 to set the indexed position.
The homing sensor
circuit has failed
Visually inspect rear gobo holder for missing
magnetic sensor.
Gobo is not rmly held
by retaining ring
The retaining ring
may have been
inserted backwards
Place the at side towards steel gobos,
shouldered side towards glass gobos.
Motor turns, but gobo
does not
Loose or broken d
rive belt
Check for loose or broken drive belt.
Loose set screw Check for loose set screw in drive pulley.
Tangled gobos For double rotators, check that the two steel
gobos have not become tangled together.
Maintenance Kits
Smart Move®and
Smart Move®DMX kits contain:
• 2 belts
• 6 teon spacers
• 1 retaining ring
• 4 teon rollers
Smart Move®Jr., Smart Move®Jr. DMX
and Simple Single™kits contain:
• 1 belt
• 4 teon spacers
• 1 retaining ring
• 2 teon rollers

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SMART MOVE®SMART MOVE DMX®
Compatible
Fixtures
ETC S4
Altman Shakespeare
Times Square Q435
Strand SL
Selecon Pacic
(when Iris slot
cover is removed)
ETC S4
Altman Shakespeare
Times Square Q435
Strand SL
Selecon Pacic
(when Iris slot
cover is removed)
Dimensions
(LxWxD)
11.30" x 4.70" x 2.62"Ø
(287.02mm x 119.38mm x 66.54mm)
11.30" x 4.70" x 2.62"Ø
(287.02mm x 119.38mm x 66.54mm)
Weight 3.0 lbs. (1.36kg) 2.8 lbs. (1.27kg)
Gobo Sizes 1 or 2 B Round Metal and/or Glass 1 or 2 B Round Metal and/or Glass
Drive System Silent Drive Belt Silent Drive Belt
Rotation Speeds Innitely Variable CW/CCW, 0-21 rpm Innitely Variable CW/CCW, 0-21 rpm
Power
Requirement
24VDC Adapter Supplied with Unit 24VDC + DMX 512, (1990)
(sold separately)
Power
Consumption
14.5 watts 14.5 watts
DMX Channels N/A 3
Data / Power
Transmission
1⁄4
" Audio Jack Transfers 24VDC XLR 4-Pin Cable
Power Cord
Length
6' (1.83m) N/A
Safety Cable
Sold Separately Sold Separately
Retaining Ring Reversible for Metal or Glass Gobos (2) Reversible for Metal or Glass Gobos (2)
Effect Options 19 (see chart) 19 (see chart)
Effect Settings 2 Rotary Switches 3 Rotary Switches
Certications CE and FCC Compliant, Made in USA CE and FCC Compliant, Made in USA
Specifications:
Smart Move® and Smart Move® DMX

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Specifications:
SMART MOVE® Jr. SMART MOVE® Jr. DMX SIMPLE SINGLE™
Compatible
Fixtures
ETC S4 Jr.
Selecon Acclaim (with
optional adapter plate)
ETC S4 Jr.
Selecon Acclaim (with
optional adapter plate)
Strand SL
Altman
Shakespeare
Times Square Q435
ETC S4
Selecon Pacic
(when Iris slot
cover is removed)
Dimensions
(LxWxD)
10.45" x 4.70" x 2.62"Ø
(265.43mm x 119.38mm
x 66.54mm)
10.45" x 4.70" x 2.62"Ø
(265.43mm x 119.38mm
x 66.54mm)
11.30" x 4.70" x 2.62"Ø
(287.02mm x 119.38mm
x 66.54mm)
Weight 2.6 lbs. (1.17kg) 2.4 lbs. (1.08kg) 2.8 lbs. (1.27kg)
Gobo Sizes 1 S4J Round Metal
or Glass
1M Round Metal or Glass 1 B Round Metal or Glass
Drive System Silent Drive Belt Silent Drive Belt Silent Drive Belt
Rotation
Speeds
Innitely Variable
CW/CCW, 0-21 rpm
Innitely Variable
CW/CCW, 0-21 rpm
Innitely Variable
CW/CCW, 0-21 rpm
Power
Requirement
24VDC Adapter Supplied
with Unit
24VDC + DMX 512,
(1990) (sold separately)
24VDC Adapter Supplied with Unit
Power
Consumption
14.5 watts 14.5 watts 14.5 watts
DMX
Channels
N/A 3 N/A
Data / Power
Transmission
1⁄4
" Audio Jack Transfers
24VDC
XLR 4-Pin Cable 1⁄4 " Audio Jack Transfers 24VDC
Power Cord
Length
6' (1.83m) N/A 6' (1.83m)
Safety Cable Sold Separately Sold Separately Sold Separately
Retaining
Ring
Reversible for Metal
or Glass Gobo (1)
Reversible for Metal or
Glass Gobo (1)
Reversible for Metal or Glass Gobo (1)
Effect
Options
19 (see chart) 19 (see chart) 2 (CW or CCW rotation)
Effect
Settings
2 Rotary Switches 3 Rotary Switches Speed Control Knob
Certications
CE and FCC Compliant,
Made in USA
CE and FCC Compliant,
Made in USA
CE and FCC Compliant, Made in USA
Smart Move® Jr., Smart Move® Jr. DMX & Simple Single™

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Warranty
• Items are covered for defects in materials and workmanship for one year,
including repair parts and repair labor on defective item, from date
of the manufacturer invoice.
• The warranty covers freight for 30 days after initial purchase.
• The manufacturer does not cover any other loss resulting from product failure.
• Products being returned for warranty repair must display the original serial
number. Removal of the serial number voids the product’s limited warranty.
• Despite the care taken for the compilation of this manual, Apollo Design
Technology, Inc. cannot be held responsible for any damages resulting from
errors that may appear in this manual. All efforts have been made to provide
the most accurate, up-to-date instructions and illustrations possible.
• Gel strings are not included in this 1-year warranty.
Serial Number
Date Purchased
Purchased From

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