Claypaky ALPHA BEAM 700 User manual

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ALPHA BEAM 700
C61360
®
I STRUCTIO MA UAL
Congratulations on choosing a Clay Paky product!
We thank you for your custo .
Please note that this product, as all the others in the rich Clay
Paky range, has been designed and ade with total quality to
ensure excellent perfor ance and best eet your expectations
and require ents.
Carefully read this instruction manual in its entirety and keep it
safe for future reference. It is essential to know the information
and comply with the instructions given in this manual to ensure
the fitting is installed, used and serviced correctly and safely.
CLAY PAKY S.p.A. disclaims all liability for damage to the fitting
or to other property or persons deriving from installation, use and
maintenance that have not been carried out in conformity with this
instruction manual, which must always accompany the fitting.
CLAY PAKY S.p.A. reserves the right to modify the
characteristics stated in this instruction manual at any time and
without prior notice.
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Contents
Safety information
Unpacking and preparation
Installation and start-up
Control panel
Menu setting
Maintenance
Technical information
Cause and solution of problems
Channel functions

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• Installation
Make sure all parts for fixing the projector are in a good state of repair.
Make sure the point of anchorage is stable before positioning the projector.
The safety chain must be properly hooked onto the fitting and secured to the framework, so that, if
the primary support system fails, the fitting falls as little as possible.
If the safety chain gets used, it needs to be replaced with a genuine spare.
• Minimum distance of illuminated objects
The projector needs to be positioned so that the objects hit by the beam of light are at least 7.5
metres (24’ 7”) from the lens of the projector.
• Minimum distance from flammable materials
The projector must be positioned so that any flammable materials are at least 0.20 metres (8") from
every point on the surface of the fitting.
• Mounting surfaces
It is permissible to mount the fitting on normally flammable surfaces.
• Maximum ambient temperature
Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).
• IP20 protection rating
The fitting is protected against penetration by solid bodies of over 12mm (0.47”) in diameter (first
digit 2), but not against dripping water, rain, splashes or jets of water (second digit 0).
• Protection against electrical shock
Connection must be made to a power supply system fitted with efficient earthing (Class I appliance
according to standard EN 60598-1).
It is, moreover, recommended to protect the supply lines of the projectors from indirect contact
and/or shorting to earth by using appropriately sized residual current devices.
• Connection to mains supply
Connection to the electricity mains must be carried out by a qualified electrical installer.
Check that the mains frequency and voltage correspond to those for which the projector is designed
as given on the electrical data label.
This label also gives the input power to which you need to refer to evaluate the maximum number
of fittings to connect to the electricity line, in order to avoid overloading.
• Temperature of the external surface
The maximum temperature that can be reached on the external surface of the fitting, in a thermally
steady state, is 150°C (302°F).
• Maintenance
Before starting any maintenance work or cleaning the projector, cut off power from the mains
supply.
After switching off, do not remove any parts of the fitting for at least 10 minutes. After this time the
likelihood of the lamp exploding is virtually nill. If it is necessary to replace the lamp, wait for another
20 minutes to avoid getting burnt.
The fitting is designed to hold in any splinters produced by a lamp exploding. The lenses must be
mounted and, if visibly damaged, they have to be replaced with genuine spares.
• Lamp
The fitting mounts a high-pressure lamp that needs an external igniter. This igniter is fitted onto the
apparatus.
- Carefully read the "operating instructions" provided by the lamp manufacturer.
- Immediately replace the lamp if damaged or deformed by heat.
• Battery
This product contains a rechargeable lead-acid battery. To preserve the environment, please
dispose the battery at the end of its life according to the regulation in force. Instructions on how to
remove the battery from the product are available on www.claypaky.it
SAFETY I FORMATIO
The products referred to in this manual conform to the European Community Directives to which
they are subject:
•Low Voltage 2006/95/CE
•Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004/108/CE
IP20
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ALPHA BEAM 700
U PACKI G A D PREPARATIO
Lamp 700W
(fitted into projector)
099101
2 x 183102/802
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UNLOCKED
PA Mechanism Lock and Release (every 90°) - Fig. 2
TILT Mechanism Lock and Release (every 45°) - Fig. 3
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Packing contents - Fig. 1

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1
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I STALLATIO A D START-UP
Connecting and disconnecting power cable - Fig. 5
Installing the projector - Fig. 4
The projector can be installed on the floor resting on special rubber feet, on a truss or on the ceiling or wall.
WAR I G: with the ex eption of when the proje tor is positioned on the floor, the safety able must be fitted. (Cod. 105041/003 available on request).
This must be se urely fixed to the support stru ture of the proje tor and then onne ted to the fixing point at the entre of the base.

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Switching on the projector - Fig. 8
Press the switch. The projector starts resetting the effects. At the same time, the following information scrolls on the display:
Model Firmware xxx (Fixture ID) System errors
Alpha BEAM Version X.X.X Dmx Address xxx E: .........................
700 Date - Hour W: .........................
On conclusion of resetting in case of absence of the dmx signal, Pan and Tilt move to the “Home” position (Pan 50% - Tilt 50%). The control panel
(Fig. 8) has a display and buttons for the complete programming and management of the projector menu. The display can be in one of two
conditions: rest status and setting status. When it is in the rest status, the display shows the projector’s DMX address and the Fixture ID address
(if set).
During menu setting status, after a wait time (about 30 seconds) without any key having been pressed, the display automatically returns to rest status.
It should be noted than when this condition occurs, any possible value that has been modified but not yet confirmed with the
F
key will be cancelled.
CO TROL PA EL
1
2
Dmx Address
Warning Message
Fixture ID
8
Continue ➔
Connecting to the control signal line (DMX) - Fig. 7
Use a cable conforming to specifications EIA RS-485: 2-pole twisted, shielded, 120Ohm characteristic impedance, 22-24 AW , low capacity. Do not use
microphone cable or other cable with characteristics differing from those specified. The end connections must be made using XLR type 3 or 5-pin male/female
connectors. A terminating plug must be inserted into the last projector with a resistance of 120Ohm (minimum 1/4 W) between terminals 2 and 3.
IMPORTA T: The wires must not make contact with each other or with the metal casing of the connectors. The casing itself must be connected to the
shield braid and to pin 1 of the connectors.
Connecting to the mains supply - Fig. 6
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N
Mains
6
7
SIGNAL
SCREEN
DMX 512
5 PIN
1
2
3
4
5
SIGNAL
SCREEN
1
3
2
DMX 512
3 PIN
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
DMX 512
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Reversal of the display - Fig. 9
To activate this function, press UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys simultaneously while the display is in the rest mode. This status will be memorised and
maintained even for the next time it will be switched on. To return to the initial state, repeat the operation all over again.
Setting the projector starting address
On each projector, the starting address must be set for the control signal (addresses from 1 to 512).
The address can also be set with the projector switched off.
Setting the address: see pag. 8.
Setting the projector Fixture ID
On each projector, the Fixture ID address must be set for an easy identification of the fixtures in an installation (ID from 1 to 255).
The Fixture ID address can be set with the projector switched off.
Setting the Fixture ID: see pag. 8.
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Functions of the buttons - Using the menu
Setting addresses and options with the projector disconnected
The projector’s DMX address, as well as other possible operating options, can also be set when the appliance is disconnected from the electricity supply.
All that is needed is to press
F
to momentarily activate the display and thus access the settings. Once the required operations have been carried out,
the display will switch off again after a wait time of 30 seconds.
USI G THE ME U:
1) Press
F
once – “Main Menu” appears on the display.
2) Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to select the menu to be used:
• Setup (Setup Menu): To set the setting options.
• Option (Option Menu): To set the operating options
• Informations (Informations Menu): To read the counters, software version and other information.
• Manual Control (Manual control Menu): To trigger the test and manual control functions.
• Test (Test Menu): To check the proper functionning of effects
• Advanced (Advanced Menu): Access to the "Advanced menu" is recommended for a trained technical personnel.
To enable the "Advanced" see pag.13
3) Press
F
to display the first item in the selected menu.
4) Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to select the MENU items.
Confirms the displayed value, or activates the displayed function, or enters the successive
menu.
Decreases the value displayed (with auto-repetitions) or passes to the next item in the menu.
Increases the value displayed (with auto-repetitions) or passes to the previous item in a menu.
Return to the top level
Commute from units, tens, hundreds, in the "Address", "Fixture ID" and "Calibration" menù.
F
C
DOWN
B
UP
D
LEFT
E
RI HT

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System
Errors
Information
Fixture
Hours
Lamp
Hours
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Lamp
Manual
Control
Reset
Channel
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MAI ME U
ME U SETTI G
Set Up
Option
Information
Manual
Control
Test
Advanced
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Lamp
Strikes
System
Version
Board
Diagnost.
Dmx
Monitor
Fans
Monitor
Access code
1234
Advanced
Calibration
Upload
Firmware
Setup
Model
Continue ➔
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Pan / Tilt
Colour
Beam
obo
All
Test
Dmx
Address
Channel
Mode
Ethernet
Interface
Fixture ID
Network
params
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Lamp Dmx
Pan / Tilt
Color
Display
Option
Invert
Pan
Invert
Tilt
Swap
Pan-Tilt
Encoder
Pan-Tilt
Color
Mixing
Fixed Wheel
Shortcut
Setting Default
Preset
User
Preset 1
User
Preset 2
User
Preset 3
Shutter Shutter
On Error
Dimmer On
Shutter
Power Mode 4-700W
Full fan speed
400W
Low fan speed
4-700W
Auto fan speed
Color
mixing curve

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DMX ADDRESS
OTE: without the DMX signal the Address (XXX) flashing
Allows you to select the DMX ADDRESS.
1) Press
F
- the current DMX Adress appear on the display.
2) Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
, RI HT
E
keys to plan the DMX
Address.
3) Press
F
to confirm the selection or LEFT
D
to keep current settings.
CHA EL MODE
Allows you to select a channel arrangement from the two available.
1) Press
F
- the current settings appear on the display (Standard or
Vector).
2) Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to select one of the following
settings:
- Standard
- Vector
3) Press
F
to confirm the selection or LEFT
D
to keep current settings.
FIXTURE ID
Allows you to select the FIXTURE ID.
1) Press
F
- the current Fixture ID appear on the display.
2) Use the UP
B
, DOWN
C
, RI HT
E
keys to plan the Fixture ID.
3) Press
F
to confirm the selection or LEFT
D
to keep current settings.
ETHER ET I TERFACE
It lets you set the Ethernet settings to be attributed to the projector.
1) Premere
F
.
2) Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to select the “Ethernet Interface”
options to set:
Control Protocol
It lets you select the “Control Protocol” Art-net to assign according to the
control unit used:
1) Press
F
the current setting appears on the display.
2) Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to select one of the following settings:
- Disabled
- Art-net on IP 2
- Art-net on IP 10
3) Press
F
to confirm the selection or LEFT
D
to keep the current setting.
Repeat on DMX
It lets you enable the transmission of the Ethernet protocol by DMX signal
to all the connected projectors.
1) Press
F
the current setting appears on the display.
2) Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to select one of the following settings:
- Disabled: DMX transmission disabled.
- Enabled on primary: DMX transmission enabled.
3) Press
F
to confirm the selection or LEFT
D
to keep the current setting.
Universe
It lets you assign the “Universe” number to be assigned to a series of
projectors.
1) Press
F
– the current Universe address appears on the display.
2) Use the UP
B
, DOWN
C
, RI HT
E
keys to set the Universe address.
3) Press
F
to confirm the selection or LEFT
D
to keep the current setting.
SET UP ME U
Set Up Dmx
Address
Channel
Mode
Fixture ID
Address xxx
Standard
Vector
Value xxx
Ethernet
Interface
Control
Protocol
Repeat on
DMX
Universe
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LAMP DMX
Used for enabling lamp remote control channel.
1) Press
F
- the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).
2) Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to enable (On) or disable (Off)
the lamp remote control channel.
3) Press
F
to confirm the selection or LEFT
D
to keep current settings.
PA / TILT
Invert pan
Used for reversing Pan movement.
1) Press
F
- the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).
2) Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to enable (On) or disable (Off)
PAN inversion.
3) Press
F
to confirm the selection or LEFT
D
to keep current settings.
Invert tilt
Used for reversing tilt movement.
1) Press
F
- the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).
2) Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to enable (On) or disable (Off)
Tilt inversion.
3) Press
F
to confirm the selection or LEFT
D
to keep current settings.
Swap Pan-Tilt
Used for swapping Pan and Tilt channels (as well as Pan fine and Tilt fine).
1) Press
F
- the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).
2) Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to enable (On) or disable (Off)
Pan and Tilt channel swap.
3) Press
F
to confirm the selection or LEFT
D
to keep current settings.
Encoder Pan-Tilt
Used for enabling the Pan / Tilt encoders.
1) Press
F
- the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).
2) Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to enable (On) or disable (Off)
Pan / Tilt encoders.
3) Press
F
to confirm the selection or LEFT
D
to keep current settings.
COLOR
Color mixing
Used for reversing the CMY color mixing system.
1) Press
F
- the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).
2) Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys select one of the following settings:
R B color mixing mode
CMY color mixing mode
3) Press
F
to confirm the selection or LEFT
D
to keep current settings.
Color mixing curve
It lets you select the “Color mixing curve” from the two available.
1) Press
F
the current setting appears on the display.
2)
Use the UP Band DOWN Ckeys to select one of the following settings:
Curve 1
Curve 2
3) Press
F
to confirm the selection or LEFT
D
to keep the current setting.
Fixed wheel short-cut
Used for optimizing color change time so that the disc turns in the direc-
tion that requires shorter movement.
1) Press
F
– the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).
2) Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to enable (On) or disable (Off)
color change optimization.
3) Press
F
to confirm the selection, or LEFT
D
to keep current settings.
Swap
Pan-Tilt
On
Off
Encoder
Pan-Tilt
On
Off
Continue ➔
Lamp Dmx
Pan / Tilt
Option On
Off
Invert
Pan
On
Off
Invert
Tilt
On
Off
OPTIO S ME U
Color Color
Mixing
Rgb
Cmy
Fixwheel
Shortcut
On
Off
Color
Mixing curve Curve 1
Curve 2

Save To
Preset 3
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SHUTTER
Shutter on error
Used for automatically closing the stop/strobe in the event of Pan/Tilt
position error.
1)Press
F
- the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).
2)Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to enable (On) or disable (Off)
automatic stop/strobe closing in the event of Pan/Tilt position error.
3)Press
F
to confirm the selection, or LEFT
D
to keep current settings.
Dimmer on Shutter
Enables automatic closing of the dimmer when the strobe is completely closed.
1)Press
F
– the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).
2)Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keysto enable (On) or disable (Off)
the automatic closing of the dimmer.
3)Press
F
to confirm the selection, or LEFT
D
to keep current
settings.
POWER MODE
Allows you to select a Power Mode from the three available.
1)Press
F
- the current settings appear on the display.
2)Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to select one of the following settings:
-4-700W Full fan speed: Lamp can change from full-power (700W) to
half-power (400W) using the LAMP CONTROL channel. Fans always
work at Full speed.
-400W Low fan speed: Lamp constantly works in half-power mode
(400W) while the Fan always works at Low speed. With LAMP
CONTROL channel you can only switch the lamp ON and OFF.
-4-700W Auto fan speed: Lamp can change from full-power (700W) to
half-power (400W) using the LAMP CONTROL channel. Automatically
the fans switch from Full speed to Low speed respectively.
3) Press
F
to confirm the selection or LEFT
D
to keep current setting.
DISPLAY
Used for automatically reduce brightness on the display after about 30
seconds in idle.
1)Press
F
- the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).
2)Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to enable (On) or disable (Off) the
decreasing of display brightness.
3)Press
F
to confirm the selection or LEFT
D
to keep current settings.
SETTI G
Used to save 3 different settings of the items in the options menu and
relative submenus.
1) Press
F
- “Default preset” appears on the display.
2) Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to select one of the following
configurations:
- Default preset (*)
- User preset 1
- User preset 2
- User Preset 3
3) Press
F
- “Load preset X” appears on the display.
4) Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to select:
- Load preset X to recall a previously stored configuration.
- Save to preset X to store the current configuration.
a confirmation message (Are you sure?) appears on the display.
5) Select YES to confirm the selection or NO to keep the current setting
and return to the next higher level.
(*) DEFAULT PRESET
Used for restoring default values on all options menu items and relevant submenus.
1) Press
F
, a confirmation message (Are you sure?) appears on the display.
Reset To
Dafault
o Back
Setting Default
Preset
Load
Preset 1
Save To
Preset 1
User
Preset 1
Load
Preset 2
Save To
Preset 2
User
Preset 2
Load
Preset 3
User
Preset 3
On
Off
Display
Shutter Shutter
On Error
On
Off
Dimmer On
Shutter
On
Off
Power Mode
4-700W
Full fan speed
400W
Low fan speed
4-700W
Auto fan speed

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SYSTEM ERRORS
Shows a list of warnings and messages relevant to errors occurred since
the fixtures switching-on.
1) Pressing
F
you are allowed to reset the SYSTEM ERRORS list.
A confirmation message (Are you sure you want to clear error list ?)
appears on the display.
2) Select YES to reset the list or NO to go back.
FIXTURE HOURS
Used for displaying projector operating hours (total and partial).
1) Press
F
- Hours total and partial appears on the display.
Total counter
Counts the number of projector working life hours (from manufacture to
date).
Partial counter
Counts the number of partial projector working life hours since the
last reset to date.
2) Press
F
to reset partial projector working hours a confirmation
message (Are you sure?) appears on the display.
3) Select YES to reset partial projectors counter or NO to keep the
current setting and return to the top menu level.
LAMP HOURS
Used for displaying the lamp working hours (total and partial).
1) Press
F
- Hours total and partial appears on the display.
Total counter
Counts the number of projector working hours with the lamp on (from
manufacture to date).
Partial counter
Counts the number of lamp working hours since the last reset to date.
2) Press
F
to reset partial lamp working hours, a confirmation message
(Are you sure ?) appears on the display.
3) Select YES to reset partial counter or NO to keep the current setting
and return to the top menu level
LAMP STRIKES
Used for displaying the number of times the lamp was turned on (total and
partial).
1) Press
F
- the number of times the lamp was turned on (total and
partial) appears on the display.
Total counter
Counts the number of times the lamp was turned on (from manufacture
to date).
Partial counter
Counts the number of times the lamp was turned on since the last
reset to date.
2) Select YES to confirm the selction or NO to keep current setting.
OPTION DEFAULT
Lamp DMX On
Invert Pan Off
Invert Tilt Off
Swap Pan-Tilt Off
Encoder Pan-Tilt On
Color mixing CMY
Color mixing curve Curve 1
Fixed Wheel Shortcut On
Shutter on error Off
Dimmer on Shutter Off
Power Mode 4-700 Full fan speed
Display On
Lamp
Strikes
Total XXX
Partial XXX
Reset...
Continue ➔
Lamp
Hours
Total XXX
Partial XXX
Reset...
I FORMATIO ME U
Information System
Errors
Fixture
Hours
Total XXX
Partial XXX
Reset...

2) Press
F
to reset partial lamp strikes hours, a confirmation message
(Are you sure ?) appears on the display.
3) Select YES to reset partial counter or NO to keep the current setting
and return to the top menu level
SYSTEM VERSIO
Used for displaying the software and hardware version of each board
installed in the projector.
CPU brd (CPU board)
0: PT-3f (Pan / Tilt board)
1: 8-Ch (8 channel board)
2: 8-Ch (8 channel board)
BOARD DIAG OSTIC
Used for displaying the status error of each board installed in the projector:
0: PT-3f (Pan / Tilt board)
1: 8-Ch (8 channel board)
2: 8-Ch (8 channel board)
DMX MO ITOR
Used for displaying the projector DMX channel level in bit (Val) and in
percentage (Perc).
FA S MO ITOR
Used for displaying the speed of each fan installed in the projector:
Ball. IN (Ballast IN Fan)
Eff.IN (Effects IN Fan)
Lamp (Lamp Fan)
ETWORK PARAMS
Allows the "Network" parameters of the projector to be displayed or:
IP address: Internet Protocol address (two projectors must not have the
same IP address)
IP mask: 255.0.0.0
Mac address: Media Access Control: the projector’s Ethernet Address
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LAMP
Used for turning lamp on and off from the projector control panel.
1) Press
F
- the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).
2) Use the
UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to turn the lamp on (On) or off (Off)
3) Press
F
to confirm the selection or LEFT
D
to keep current settings
and return to the top level.
RESET
Used for resetting the projector.
1) Press
F
to reset the projectors, a confirmation message (Are you sure
?) appears on the display.
2) Select YES to starting reset the fixture or NO to keep the current setting
and return to the top menu level.
CHA EL
Used for setting channel levels from the projector control panel.
1) Press
F
- the first channel appears on the display.
2) Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to select the required channel:
3) Press
F
and use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to select the
required DMX level (value between 0 and 255).
4) Press LEFT
D
to return to the top menu level.
MA UAL CO TROL
Lamp
Manual
Control
On
Off
No
Yes
Reset
Network
params
Channel
System
Version
Board Revis. Hw.rv.
CPU brd x.x.x x.x
com.dev x.x
0: PT-3f x.x x.x
1: 8-Ch x.x x.x
2: 8-Ch x.x x.x
Board
Diagnost.
Dmx
Monitor
Board Status Err%
0:PT-3f ood 0.00
1:8-Ch ood 0.00
2:8-Ch ood 0.00
Fans
Monitor
Fan Speed (RPM)
Ball.In. XXXX
Eff.In XXXX
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To enable the "Advanced Menu" set up the "Access code" (1234) using the
UP
B
, DOWN
C
, RI HT
E
keys.
Press
F
- "Menu advanced" appears on the display
UP LOAD FIRMWARE
Allows you to transfer the firmware from 1 fixture to all the connected fixtures.
1) Press
F
, a confirmation message appears on the display.
2) Select YES to start the firmware loading or NO to keep the current set-
ting and return to the top menu level
SETUP MODEL
Allows you to change the default model of projector.
1) Press
F
a confirmation message appears on the display.
2) Select YES to define the model of projector or NO to keep the current
setting and return to the top menu level.
CALIBRATIO
Allows you to adjust effects from the control panel to obtain perfect unifor-
mity between the projectors.
1) Press
F
- “channels” appears on the display.
2) Using the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys, select the effect you wish to
regulate.
3) Press
F
and use the RI HT
E
, UP
B
and DOWN
C
buttons to
make the adjustment by setting a value between 0 and 255.
4) Press
F
to confirm the selection or LEFT
D
to keep current set-
tings and return to the top level.
FACTORY DEFAULT
Allows you to restore default values of all channels (128).
1) Press
F
– a confirmation message appears on the display (Reset
calibration to factory default ?).
2) Select YES to reset calibration to factory default or NO to keep the
current setting and return to the top menu level.
TEST
Allows you to check the proper functioning of effects.
1) Press
F
to return to the top menu level.
2) Use the UP
B
and DOWN
C
keys to select the required test.
3) Press
F
to confirm the selection or LEFT
D
to keep current settings.
Test sequence:
Pan - Tilt effects (Pan & Tilt)
Colour effects (CMY, colour wheel)
Beam effects (Stopper-Strobe / Dimmer / Iris / Prism / Frost)
obo effects (Fixed gobo / Rotating gobo)
All effects
ADVA CED ME U
Advanced
Code
1234
Calibration
Upload
Firmware
Transfer the firmware on all
the connected fixtures ?
Are you sure ?
Yes/No
Setup
Model
Changing to a wrong model
may damage the fixture.
Are you sure ?
Yes/No
TEST ME U
Test
Pan-Tilt
Colour
Beam
obo
All

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Locking and releasing Pan and Tilt movements - Refer to the instructions in the UNPACKIN AND PREPARATION section.
Opening the head covers - Fig. 10.
Closing the head covers - Fig. 11.
21
1/4 Turn
1
2
1/4 Turn
3
4
10 11
MAI TE A CE

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Lower Side
Upper Side
2
Lower Side
A
Upper Side
1
A
3
A
13
14
1
2
12
Lamp change - Fig 13
Take the new lamp out of its package and insert in the fitting.
WAR I G: do not tou h the lamp’s envelope with bare hands.
Should this happen, lean the bulb with a loth soaked in al ohol
and dry it with a lean, dry loth.
IMPORTA T: Make sure the lamp is inserted with the external
onta t (A) fa ing the ellipti al refle tor’s slot.
Lamp regulation - Fig. 14
To centre the lamp, turn the three adjusting screws as shown in the figure.
Opening and closing lamp compartment - Fig. 12

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ALPHA BEAM 700
1
2
084702/001
085601/001
085909/001
085603/001
085801/001
085910/001
085802/001
085606/001
Upper Side
15
Replacing fixed gobos (ø 31.5 mm – max 25 mm image – thickness max 1.1 mm) - Fig. 15
WAR I G: Before using personalised gobos contact Clay Paky.

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ALPHA BEAM 700
Upper Side
2
1
085523/001 085506/001
085528/001
085527/001
085526/001
085525/001
085524/001
1
2
17
Replacing rotating gobos (ø 25.7 mm - max 23 mm image – thickness max 1.1 mm) - Fig. 17
IMPORTA T: Use only glass gobos on the rotating gobos wheels.
WAR I G: Before using personalised gobos contact Clay Paky.
Bearing group replacement - Fig. 16
16
COATED GLASS GOBOS TYPE 1 COATED GLASS GOBOS TYPE 2
Grey/Black side away from lamp
Reflective side towards lamp
Coated side towards lamp
Uncoated side
Coated side
Uncoated side
18
To determine which side of a godo is coated, hold an odject up to it. On
the uncoated side, there is a space between the object and its reflection.
Gobo orientation - Fig. 18
The pictures shown the correct gobos orientation.
Continue ➔

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ALPHA BEAM 700
Periodical cleaning - Fig. 19
To ensure optimal operation and performance for a long time it is essential to periodically clean the parts subject to dust and grease deposits. The
frequency with which the following operations are to be carried out depends on various factors, such as the amount of the effects and the quality of the
working environment (air humidity, presence of dust, salinity, etc.).
Use a soft cloth dampened with any detergent liquid for cleaning glass to remove the dirt from the reflectors and filters. It is recommended that the
projector undergoes an annual service by a qualified technician for special maintenance involving at least the following operations:
•eneral cleaning of internal parts.
•Restoring lubrication of all parts subject to friction, using lubricants specifically supplied by Clay Paky.
•eneral visual check of the internal components, cabling, mechanical parts, etc.
•Electrical, photometric and functional checks; eventual repairs.
Upper Side
19
Parts requiring frequent cleaning.
WAR I G: The use of
alcohol or any other
detergent could da -
mage the lens
Cleaning the Fresnel lens
Only use neutral soap and
water to clean the Fresnel
lens, then dry it carefully with
a soft, non-abrasive cloth.

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ALPHA BEAM 700
Lower Side
2
4
3
Upper Side
1
thermostat
20
Extraction of the effect modules: Preliminary operations - Fig. 20
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ALPHA BEAM 700
Extraction of the effect modules - Fig. 21
IMPORTA T: Grasp the modules using the support structure and not the details which could get damaged.
Insertion of the effect modules: Repeat the operations indicated in Fig. 20 and 21 in reverse order.
Lower Side
3
1
Upper Side 2 Upper Side
8
4
Upper Side
5
21