Equinox Systems MIRR22 User manual

Order code: MIRR22
DMX Heavy Duty 1 RPM
Mirror Ball Rotator
with Safety Eye
User Manual

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Safety advice
WARNING
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP!
• Before your initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused during transportation.
• Should there be any damage, consult your dealer and do not use the equipment.
• To maintain the equipment in good working condition and to ensure safe operation, it is necessary
for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
• Please note that damages caused by user modications to this equipment are not subject to warranty.
IMPORTANT:
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance
of this manual or any unauthorised modication to the equipment.
OPERATING DETERMINATIONS
If this equipment is operated in any other way, than those described in this manual, the product may suffer damage
and the warranty becomes void. Incorrect operation may lead to danger e.g: short-circuit, burns and electric shocks etc.
Do not endanger your own safety and the safety of others!
Incorrect installation or use can cause serious damage to people and/or property.
This device is a mirror ball motor for turning mirror balls. The maximum load of the installation eyelet must never
be exceeded. The safety eyelet must never be used for loads.
When choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust.
There should not be any cables lying around. You endanger your own and the safety of others!
This device must never be operated or stockpiled in surroundings where water, rain, moisture or fog may harm the device.
Moisture or very high humidity can reduce the electrical insulation and lead to mortal electrical shocks.
The ambient temperature must always be between -5°C and +45°C. Keep away from direct insulation (particularly in cars)
and heaters. The relative humidity must not exceed 50 % with an ambient temperature of 45°C. Never use the device during
thunderstorms. Over voltage could destroy the device. Always disconnect the device during thunderstorms.
Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the xture.
• Never let the power cable come into contact with other cables.
Handle the power cable and all mains voltage
connections with particular caution!
• Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit.
• Do not open the equipment and do not modify the unit.
• Do not connect this equipment to a dimmer pack.
• Do not switch the equipment on and off in short intervals, as this
will reduce the system’s life.
• Only use the equipment indoors.
• Do not expose to ammable sources, liquids or gases.
• Always disconnect the power from the mains when
equipment is not in use or before cleaning! Only handle the
power-cable by the plug. Never pull out the plug by pulling the
power-cable.
• Make sure that the available voltage is 240V AC~50Hz.
• Make sure that the power cable is never crimped
or damaged. Check the equipment and the power
cable periodically.
• If the equipment is dropped or damaged, disconnect the mains
power supply immediately and have a qualied engineer inspect
the equipment before operating again.
• If the equipment has been exposed to drastic
temperature uctuation (e.g. after transportation),
do not connect power or switch it on immediately.
The arising condensation might damage the equipment.
Leave the equipment switched off until it has reached room
temperature.
• If your product fails to function correctly, stop use immediately.
Pack the unit securely (preferably in the
original packing material), and return it to your Pro Light dealer
for service.
• Only use fuses of same type and rating.
• Repairs, servicing and power connection must only be
carried out by a qualied technician. THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.
• WARRANTY: One year from date of purchase.
CAUTION!
KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT
AWAY FROM RAIN,
MOISTURE AND LIQUIDS
CAUTION!
TAKE CARE USING
THIS EQUIPMENT!
HIGH VOLTAGE-RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!!

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Product overview & technical specications
Suitable for driving mirror balls up to a maximum weight of 180kg, this weight corresponds with a diameter of
200cm for our Equinox mirror balls. (The max. load is always the mirror ball weight including the mirror ball chain,
the safety chain and the xation material.)
This rotator can be operated in stand alone mode, via a DMX interface
and is programable via DIP switches, (DMX512 control is possible
via most 1 channel DMX controller) and has three functions:
Rotation direction, rotation speed and master/slave.
For professional use in pubs, clubs and in a variety of
other environments where the EN DIN 56950 norms
have to be considered.
• Rugged construction with steel housing for long operation
• Large motor axle for high stability
• Additional attachment eyelet for secondary
attachment of the load
• Complies with the safety norm EN 292
Heavy Duty DMX Mirror Ball Rotator
01 - Mirror ball motor
02 - Motor axle
03 - Screw-on chain link
04 - Mirror ball chain
05 - Installation eyelet
06 - Mirror ball
07 - Safety eyelet
08 - Safety chain
09 - Safety eyelet
In the box:
1 x rotator &
1 x user manual
Specications
Power supply 240V, 50Hz
Power consumption 20W
Max. load BGV C1 (7:1 safety factor) 180kg
Max. diameter of mirror ball 200cm
Rotation speed up to 1 RPM
Dimensions 235 x 292 x 252mm
Weight 11.1kg
Order code MIRR22

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Installation
The motor must be installed in an absolutely horizontal position in a vibration-free, oscillation-free and re-resistant location
If the motor and the mirror ball are to be operated above persons, additional risks arise. A hazard analysis based on the
location and application must be performed. Both the motor and mirror ball must meet the safety regulations regarding
safety and operation.
The installation point of the mirror ball has to be built and constructed in a way that it can hold 7 times the weight of the mir-
ror ball for one hour without any deformation.
The unit must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment. This secondary attachment must be constructed in a
way that no part of the unit can fall if the main attachment fails.
When rigging, derigging or servicing the unit, no persons should be in the area below/above the installation, or in other areas
which may be a hazard.
The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are approved by a competent,
qualied expert before starting operation for the rst time and before starting operation if changes have been made
to the installation.
Attachment:
The rotary motor should ideally be installed away from areas where persons may walk by or be seated under.
IMPORTANT! OVERHEAD RIGGING REQUIRES EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE, including (but not limited to) calculation of work load
limits, installation materials being used, and periodic safety inspections of all installation materials and the mirror ball. If you
lack these qualications, do not attempt the installation yourself, but instead use a professional structural rigger. Improper
installation can result in bodily injury and/or damage to property.
The motor and mirror ball have to be installed out of the reach of people.
If the motor is to be lowered from the ceiling or high joists a professional rigging system must be used. The motor must never
be xed swinging freely.
The motor must always be installed via all xing holes. Only use appropriate screws and make sure screws are properly
attached to the material point.
The durability of the installation depends very much on the material used at the installation area (building materials) such
as wood, concrete, brick etc. Always ask a specialist for the correct plug/screw combination by specifying the maximum load
and the building material.
DANGER TO LIFE!
PLEASE CONSIDER THE EN 60598-2-17 AND THE RESPECTIVE NATIONAL
REGULATIONS DURING THE INSTALLATION. THE INSTALLATION MUST ONLY
BE CARRIED OUT BY A COMPETENT AND QUALIFIED INSTALLER!

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Installation & maintenance
The ttings used for installation must never include abrading material
eg steel cables in order to avoid wear through abrasion.
The length of the chain must never exceed 100cm.
Install the mirror ball chain with the screw-on chain link at the installation eyelet of the mirror ball and tighten with the
xing screw.
Insert the fourth chain link of the mirror ball chain with the mirror ball in the screw-on chain link and tighten the xing screw.
For overhead use, always install a safety chain on the mirror ball that can hold at least 7 times the weight of the complete
installation. The safety chain must always be slightly longer than the mirror ball chain so the safety chain will always be
tension-free. Attach the safety chain to the safety eyelet on the mirror ball and then onto the safety eyelet on the motor.
The maximum drop distance for any safety device must never exceed 20cm.
A safety chain which has already taken the strain of a drop, or which is defective, must not be used again and must
be replaced.
The mirror ball must never be hung from the safety eyelet. Loads must only be hung on the motor axle. If a mirror ball hangs
for any reason from the safety eye, the motor must be taken out of operation immediately and the mirror ball must be
uninstalled. The whole installation must be checked for any defects by a competent, qualied expert.
Make sure the rotation of the mirror ball is never slowed or stopped by decoration material etc.
Make sure that no side forces can impact on the installation.
Please check at regular intervals, if the installation material or chain links have become deformed. Uninstall the mirror ball
immediately in such a case.
Cleaning & maintenance:
The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are approved by a competent,
qualied expert after every four years in the form of an acceptance test. The operator has to make sure that safety relating
and machine technical installations are approved by a skilled person once a year.
The following points have to be considered during the inspection:
1 - All screws used for installing the motor or parts of the motor have to be tightly connected and must not be corroded.
2 - There must not be any deformities on housings, xings and installation points (ceilings, trussing).
3 - Mechanically moving parts like axles and safety eyes must not show any traces of wearing (e.g. material abrading or
damages) and must not rotate with any unbalance.
4 - The electric power supply cables must not show any damage or, material fatigue. Further instructions depending on the
installation point and usage have to be adhered to by a skilled installer.
We recommend frequent cleaning of the motor. Please use a soft lint-free and moistened cloth. Never use alcohol or
solvents! There are no serviceable parts inside this motor. Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried out
by authorised dealers.
Should you need any spare parts, please use genuine parts. If the power supply cable of this unit is damaged, it has to be
replaced by an authorised dealer only in order to avoid hazards. If defective, please dispose of the motor in accordance with
current legal regulations. Should you have any further questions, please contact your dealer.
DANGER TO LIFE!
DISCONNECT FROM MAINS BEFORE STARTING MAINTENANCE OPERATION.

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Operating instructions
Master/slave operation:
The master/slave operation enables that several devices can be synchronized and controlled by one master device.
On the rear panel of the device you can nd an XLR jack and an XLR plug, which can be used for connecting several devices.
Choose the device which is to control the effects. This device then works as master device and controls all other
slave devices, which are to be connected to the master device via a DMX-cable. Connect the OUT jack with the IN plug
of the next device.
Please see further instructions under Operation on page 6.
Connection with mains:
Connect the device to the mains with the power plug.
The occupation of the connection cables is as follows:
Attention! The earth has to be connected!
If the device will be directly connected with the local power supply network,
a disconnection switch with a minimum opening of 3mm at every pole has to
be included in the permanent electrical installation.
The device must only be connected with an electric installation carried out in
compliance with the IEC standards. The electric installation must be equipped
with a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a maximum fault current of 30mA.
Operation:
The device has two operating modes. It can be operated via DIP Switches or it can be run in DMX-controlled mode.
Operation via dip switches:
Manual Mode: Rotation Direction and Speed
In order to select Manual Mode, set DIP- switch 10 to OFF.
Rotation speed can be selected via DIP-switch 1: 0.5 RPM = ON; 1 RPM = OFF.
Rotation direction can be selected via DIP-switch 2: clockwise = OFF; counterclockwise = ON.
DIP-switches 3 to 9 have no function.
Master/slave:
In order to select the Master unit, set DIP-switch 10 to ON. Set DIP-switch 10 to OFF on the Slave devices.
DMX controlled operation:
You can control the devices individually via your DMX-controller. Every DMX-channel has a different occupation with different
features. For DMX-controlled operation set DIP Switch 10 to ON. Use DIP Switches 1 to 9 to set the desired DMX addresses.
Addressing:
Each DMX rotator occupies 1 channel. To ensure that the control signals are properly directed to each device, the device
requires addressing. This is to be adjusted for every single device by changing the DIP-switches as set out in the table below.
The starting address is dened as the rst channel from which the device will respond to the controller.
Please make sure that you do not have any overlapping channels in order to control each device correctly and independently
from any other xture on the DMX data link. If two, three or more devices are addressed similarly, they will work similarly.
Cable Pin International
Brown Live L
Blue Neutral N
Yellow/Green Earth

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Setting the DMX address:
The DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller. Each xture requires a “start address” from 1- 512.
A xture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address.
For example, a xture that occupies or uses 7 channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read
data from channels: 100,101,102,103,104,105 and 106. Choose a start address so that the channels used do not overlap.
E.g. the next unit in the chain starts at 107.
DMX 512:
DMX (Digital Multiplex) is a universal protocol used as a form of communication between intelligent xtures and controllers.
A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions form the controller to the xture. DMX data is sent as serial data that travels
from xture to xture via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR terminals located on all DMX xtures (most controllers only
have a data “out” terminal).
DMX linking:
DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single
controller, as long as all xtures and the controller are DMX compliant. To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using
several DMX xtures try to use the shortest cable path possible. The order in which xtures are connected in a DMX line does
not inuence the DMX addressing. For example; a xture assigned to a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX
line, at the beginning, at the end, or anywhere in the middle. When a xture is assigned a DMX address of 1, the DMX
controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit, no matter where it is located in the DMX chain.
DATA cable (DMX cable) requirements (for DMX operation):
This xture can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The DMX
address is set on the back of the unit. Your unit and your
DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector
for data input/output, see image.
Also remember that DMX cable must
be daisy chained and cannot be split.
Maintenance & DMX setup
Further DMX cables can be
purchased from all good sound
and lighting suppliers or Prolight
Concepts dealers. Please quote:
CABL10 – 2m
CABL11 – 5m
CABL12 – 10m
Occupation of the DIP-switches:
DMX protocol:
Rotation direction and speed
Channel Value Function
1
000-000 No rotation
001-127 Decreasing clockwise rotation
128 No rotation
129-255 Increasing counter-clockwise rotation
Setting the DMX
starting address
DIP Switch
number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Device number
and channels
Starting
address 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256
Device 1
- Channel 1
ON
OFF
Device 2
- Channel 2
ON
OFF
Device 3
- Channel 3
ON
OFF
Device 4
- Channel 4
ON
OFF
Device 5
- Channel 5
ON
OFF

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DMX setup & WEEE notice
Correct Disposal of this Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries
with separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed of with other household
wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government
ofce, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract.
This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
Notice:
Be sure to follow the diagrams below
when making your own cables. Do not
connect the cables shield conductor
to the ground lug or allow the shield
conductor to come in contact with the
XLRs outer casing. Grounding the
shield could cause a short circuit
and erratic behaviour.
Special note:
Line termination:
When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use
a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic behaviour.
Using a cable terminator will decrease the possibilities
of erratic behaviour.
(3-pin - Order code: CABL9O, 5-pin - Order code: CABL89)
5-pin XLR DMX connectors:
Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR
connectors for data transmission in
place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR xtures may
be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line.
When inserting standard 5-pin XLR
connectors in to a 3-pin line a cable
adaptor must be used. The diagram
below details the correct cable conversion.
Termination reduces signal transmission
problems and interference. it is always
advisable to connect a DMX terminal,
(resistance 120 Ohm 1/4 W) between pin 2
(DMX-) and pin 3 (DMX+) of the last xture.
5-pin XLR (female)
Pin 1: GND (screen)
Pin 2: Signal (-)
Pin 3: Signal (+)
Pin 4: N/C
Pin 5: N/C
3-pin XLR (female)
Pin 1: GND (screen)
Pin 2: Signal (-)
Pin 3: Signal (+)
3-pin XLR (male)
Pin 1: GND (screen)
Pin 2: Signal (-)
Pin 3: Signal (+)
5-pin XLR (male)
Pin 1: GND (screen)
Pin 2: Signal (-)
Pin 3: Signal (+)
Pin 4: N/C
Pin 5: N/C