Carlos mendoza Showco Arc-Lite 575 User manual

Showco Arc-Lite 575
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Please read over this manual before operation
CONTENTS
1. PRODUCT DIAGRAM-----------------------------------------Pg.2
INTRODUCTION-----------------------------------------------Pg.3
GETTING STARTED-------------------------------------------Pg.4
14. TROUBLE SHOOTING--------------------------------------Pg.12
2.
3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS------------------------------------ Pg.3
5. LAMP REPLACEMENT--------------------------------------- Pg.5
6. SECURING THE FIXTURE----------------------------------- Pg.5
7. POWER CONNECTIONS--------------------------------------Pg.6
8. DMX 512 CONNECTIONS-------------------------------------Pg.6
9. CONTROL DIP SWITCH SETTINGS------------------------Pg.7
10. DMX512 MODE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT--------------- Pg.9
13. ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM-----------------------Pg.11
15.MAINAINING AND CLEANING & NOTICE------------Pg.13
4.
11.TECNICAL SPECIFICATIONS-----------------------------Pg.10
12.PHOTOMETRIC DATA--------------------------------------Pg.10
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SECTION 1: PRODUCT DIAGRAM
FRONT VIEW
446
410
445.7
289.2
SIDE VIEW
528
VERTICAL VIEW
126
POSITION ANGLE
428
289.2
326
396
80
150
344
254
100 100
BASE
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SECTION 2:
Congratulations on choosing our product! Please read all of this instruction manual carefully and
keep it safe for future reference.This manual contains all the necessary information for safe
installation and operation of this product.
This equipment is produced in accordance with CE standards and conforms to international
standard DMX512. It can be operated in Master or Slave in phase control. This product is ideal for
use with large architectural applications,entertainment, theatre,indoor or outdoor stages, etc.
On receiving this product, please carefully check that there has been no damage caused in
transportation and that the following are enclosed:
Signal line ----------------------- two pieces User Manual----------------------- one copy
SECTION 3: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Every person involved with installation and maintenance of this device must be qualified
and follow the instructions of this manual
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATION
CAUTION:
ØKeep this device away from rain and moisture!
ØUnplug mains lead before opening the housing!
ØAlways operate the equipment as described in the user manual
ØWith a high voltage you can suffer a dangerous electric shock when touching the
wires!
ØThis device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this
condition and to ensure safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow
the safety instructions and warning notes in this manual.
IMPORTANT:
ØThe manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-
observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the device.
ØPlease consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not
subject to warranty.
ØNever allow the power-cable to come into contact with other cables! Always handle the
power-cable and all electrical wiring and connections particular caution!
ØMake sure that the supplied voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel.
ØAlways ensure that the power-plug is securely connected. Make sure that the power-
switch is set to OFF-position before you connect the device to the mains. The power-
INTRODUCTION
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plug and power-plug must be accessible after installing the device.
ØMake sure that the power-cord is never cut or damaged by sharp edges. It is good
practice to check the equipment and power-cable from time to time.
ØNever pull out the power-plug by tugging the power-cord.
ØThis device falls under protection class I. Therefore it is essential to connect the
yellow/green conductor to Earth.
ØElectrical connections, repairs and servicing must be carried out by a qualified
professional.
ØDo not connect this device with a dimmer pack.
ØDo not switch the fixture on and off in short intervals as this will reduce the lamp`s life.
ØDuring the initial start-up some smoke or smell may be given out. This is a normal
process and does not necessarily mean that the device is defective.
ØDo not touch the device`s housing with bare hands during its operation (housing
becomes very hot)!
ØWhen replacing lamps and fuses, always use the same type and rating as specified in
this user manual.
CAUTION :
AVOID EYE DAMAGE! POWERFUL LIGHT SOURCE!
SECTION 4: GETTING STARTED
ØDO NOT turn on the equipment without the lamp.
ØPrevent shaking. Avoid strong vibration when the equipment is installed.
ØThe minimum distance from the equipment to the illuminated object must be over 2
meters and over 0.5 meters from any combustible surface.
ØConfirm the fixture is installed securely.
ØMake sure the equipment is fixed and all the screws are fastened
ØThe maximum operating temperature is 40 degrees Celcius.
ØBefore operating the equipment please make sure that you have cleared all functions.
Lots of damage is caused by unprofessional operation.
ØWhen the lamp is broken or the shape is changed by high temperature, please change the
lamp.
ØPlease use the original packaging to transport the equipment
ØWe cannot accept responsibility and the guarrantee does not cover any damage caused by
operation that is not in accordance with the user manual.
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SECTION 5:
1. When replacing lamp always turn off the unit and disconnect the power
2. Remove the four screws from the lamp access plate (as shown in fig.1)
3. Remove the screws labeled D & E (as shown in fig.2)
4. Carefully remove the lamp holder
5. Remove the old / damaged lamp
6. Carefully insert the new lamp
WHEN REPLACING LAMP, DO NOT ALLOW YOUR HANDS TO COME INTO
CONTACT WITH THE LAMP GLASS.
(If hands come into contact with the lamp, wipe clean with a dry cloth)
7. Replace the lamp holder with new lamp
8. Insert the screws D & E
9. Replace the lamp access plate and insert the four screws
10. Connect the power and test the new lamp
LAMP REPLACEMENT
Fig.1
Follow this direction to open cover
Be sure to disconnect unit from power before
Changing lamps or opening the unit cover.
Lamp becomes hot during operation.allow time
(at least 15 minutes)to cool before handing.do not
Look directly at lamp when lit.
Warning!
INSIDE
POWER SWITCHPOWER SWITCH
ONON
OFFOFF
AB
C
DE
Remove the lamp cover by turning screws D & E
Turn screws A, B & C anti-clockwise to
reduce the diameter of the light beam.
Turn screws A, B & C clockwise to increase
the diameter of the light beam.
Turn screw C to adjust vertical position.
Turn screws A & B to adjust horizontal position.
Fig.2
AB
DE
C
Fig.3
SECTION 6: SECURING THE FIXTURE
STANDING UPRIGHT
When standing upright this fixture can be permanently secured using the attachment holes
that are in the base of the unit. Please be sure to always position the fixture on a solid
surface that can withstand 10 times the weight of the unit.
TRUSS HANGING
When hanging the fixture from a truss, it is important that the truss can hold at least 10 times
the weight of the fixture. There are three M10 attachment holes on the base of the fixture,
these are used to attach 2/3 clamps to secure to the truss (NOTE: ALWAYS USE TWO OR
MORE CLAMPS).
ALWAYS USE A SAFETY CABLE WHEN HANGING FIXTURE FROM A TRUSS
Clamp
Base
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Cable Type
European Cable American Cable Current Marker
BROWN
LIGHTBLUE
YELLOW/ GREEN
BLACK
WHITE
GREEN
LIVE CABLE
NATURAL CABLE
EARTH CABLE
L
N
SECTION 8: DMX512 CONNECTIONS
Use control cable (XLR-XLR) from DMX512 controller's DMX output port and
connect to the equipment's input port. Connect the first equipment's output port to the
second equipment's input port. Uses the same method to connect the following equipment.
On the output port of the last piece of equipment the circuit plug (found in the spare parts)
must be connected.
SECTION 7: POWER CONNECTIONS
ØBefore operation of this fixture, please confirm that the supply voltage is the same as
specified on this fixture.
ØThe earth wire must always be connected during operation of this unit.
ØWiring connections should be done correctly and in accordance with the standard in your
local area.
COMMON WIRING CONNECTIONS
DMX512
CONTROLLER 120
Attention:
ØThe last equipment 's DMX signal output must be connected with a circuit plug.
ØConnect one 120 Ohm resistor to the 3-pin plug's signal(-) and signal(+). Connect to the
last equipment's output DMX signal port.
ØIf you use the standard DMX console, you can use the DMX signal cable connect the
DMX console's output port to the first equipment's DMX input port. If you need connect
the DMX512 console to XLR output port, you need a transform cable.
1- Ground
2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
DMX-OUTPUT
XLR mounting-socket:
1- Ground
2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
DMX-OUTPUT
XLR mounting-plug:
4 -N/C
5 -N/C
1- Ground
2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
DMX-OUTPUT
5Pins canon(socket)
XLR Connection:
6
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The transform of the controller line of 3 pins and 5 pins (plug and socket)
If the DMX512 signal cable is over 150m, it is recommended to use a signal amplifier to
operate correctly. (when using audio or microphone cable a signal amplifier is needed for
over 100m).
SECTION 9: CONTROL DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
DMX512 MODE
Switch 11 & 12 are OFF
MASTER MODE
Switch 11 is ON, switch 12 is OFF
SLAVE MODE
Switch 11 is OFF, switch 12 is ON
When used with DMX512, the DMX ADDRESS is set using the first 10 DIP switches
1
2
3
4
1
7
13
19
1000000000
1110000000
1011000000
1100100000
LOOP ADDR BINARY USAGE OFDIP SWITCH
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
ON
OFF
7
120
SIGNAL AMPLIFIER
DMX512
CONTROLLER
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CHANNEL FUNCTION
CH-00
CH-01
CH-02
CH-03
CH-04
CH-05
CH-06
CH-07
CH-08
CH-09
CH-10
CH 11-14
CH 15-18
CH 19-22
CH 23-26
CH 27-30
CH 31-34
CH 35-38
CH 39-42
White
Red
Orange
Green
Sky Blue
Light Blue
Blue
Dark Blue
Purple
Rose Red
Pink
Red Orange Green Blue Light Blue Rose Red
(Rapid Color Change: CH-11 = 5sec / CH-12 = 10sec / CH-13 = 30sec / CH-14 = 60sec)
Red Orange Green Blue Light Blue Rose Red
(Smooth Color Change: CH-15 = 5sec / CH-16 = 10sec / CH-17 = 30sec / CH-18 = 60sec)
Red Orange Green Sky Blue Light Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink
(Rapid Color Change: CH-19 = 5sec / CH-20 = 10sec / CH-21 = 30sec / CH-22 = 60sec)
Red Orange Green Sky Blue Light Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink
(Smooth Color Change: CH-23 = 5sec / CH-24 = 10sec / CH-25 = 30sec / CH-26 = 60sec)
White Red Orange Green Blue Light Blue Rose Red
(Rapid Color Change: CH-27 = 5sec / CH-28 = 10sec / CH-29 = 30sec / CH-30 = 60sec)
White Red Orange Green Blue Light Blue Rose Red
(Smooth Color Change: CH-31 = 5sec / CH-32 = 10sec / CH-33 = 30sec / CH-34 = 60sec)
White Red Orange Green Sky Blue Light Blue Blue Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink
(Rapid Color Change: CH-35 = 5sec / CH-36 = 10sec / CH -37 = 30se c / CH-38 = 60sec)
White Red Orange Green Sky Blue Light Blue Blue Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink
(Smooth Color Change: CH-39 = 5sec / CH-40 = 10sec / CH -41 = 30se c / CH-42 = 60sec)
MASTER AUTOMATIC DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
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Channel FUNCTION
Value
6
7
0~255
0~255
0~255
0~255
0~255
0~255
0~255
1
2
3
4
5
ZOOM
DIMMER
COLOR MACROS
CYAN FILTER
CONTROL SPEED
YELLOW FILTER
MAGENTA FILTER
CMY / DIMMER CONTROL SPEED (from fast to slow)
YELLOW (0-100%)
MAGENTA (0-100%)
CYAN (0-00%)
LINEAR ZOOM (7 -40 )
LINEAR DIMMER (0-100%)
Red Orange Green Sky Blue Light Blue Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink
8AUTOMATIC
0~31
32~38
39~45
46~52
53~59
60~66
67~73
74~80
81~87
88~94
95~101
102~108
254~255
247~253
240~246
233~239
226~232
219~225
212~218
205~211
198~204
191~197
184~190
177~183
165~171
158~164
151~157
144~150
137~143
130~136
123~129
116~122
109~115
Smooth Color Change: White Red Orange Green Sky Blue Light Blue Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink (60sec)
Smooth Color Change: White Red Orange Green Sky Blue Light Blue Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink (30sec)
Smooth Color Change: White Red Orange Green Sky Blue Light Blue Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink (10sec)
Smooth Color Change: White Red Orange Green Sky Blue Light Blue Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink (5sec)
Rapid Color Change: White Red Orange Green Sky Blue Light Blue Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink (60sec)
Rapid Color Change: White Red Orange Green Sky Blue Light Blue Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink (30sec)
Rapid Color Change: White Red Orange Green Sky Blue Light Blue Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink (10sec)
Rapid Color Change: White Red Orange Green Sky Blue Light Blue Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink (5sec)
Smooth Color Change: White Red Yellow Green Blue Light Blue Rose Red (60sec)
Smooth Color Change: White Red Yellow Green Blue Light Blue Rose Red (30sec)
Smooth Color Change: White Red Yellow Green Blue Light Blue Rose Red (10sec)
Smooth Color Change: White Red Yellow Green Blue Light Blue Rose Red (5sec)
Rapid Color Change: White Red Yellow Green Blue Light Blue Rose Red (60sec)
Rapid Color Change: White Red Yellow Green Blue Light Blue Rose Red (30sec)
Rapid Color Change: White Red Yellow Green Blue Light Blue Rose Red (10sec)
Rapid Color Change: White Red Yellow Green Blue Light Blue Rose Red (5sec)
Smooth Color Change: Red Orange - Green Sky Blue Light Blue Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink (60sec)
Smooth Color Change: Red Orange - Green Sky Blue Light Blue Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink (30sec)
Smooth Color Change: Red Orange - Green Sky Blue Light Blue Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink (10sec)
Smooth Color Change: Red Orange - Green Sky Blue Light Blue Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink (5sec)
Rapid Color Change: Red Orange - Green Sky Blue Light Blue Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink (60sec)
Rapid Color Change: Red Orange - Green Sky Blue Light Blue Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink (30sec)
Rapid Color Change: Red Orange - Green Sky Blue Light Blue Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink (10sec)
Rapid Color Change: Red Orange - Green Sky Blue Light Blue Blue Dark Blue Purple Rose Red Pink (5sec)
Smooth Color Change: Red Yellow Green Blue Light Blue Rose Red (60sec)
Smooth Color Change: Red Yellow Green Blue Light Blue Rose Red (30sec)
Smooth Color Change: Red Yellow Green Blue Light Blue Rose Red (10sec)
Smooth Color Change: Red Yellow Green Blue Light Blue Rose Red (5sec)
Rapid Color Change: Red Yellow Green Blue Light Blue Rose Red (60sec)
Rapid Color Change: Red Yellow Green Blue Light Blue Rose Red (30sec)
Rapid Color Change: Red Yellow Green Blue Light Blue Rose Red (10sec)
Rapid Color Change: Red Yellow Green Blue Light Blue Rose Red (5sec)
DMX512 CHANNEL 1-5 CONTROL
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SECTION 10: DMX512 MODE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT
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