Equinox Systems Twin Shot MKII Electric Confetti Launcher User manual

Order code: EQLED406
Twin Shot MKII
Electric Confetti Launcher
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.
CAUTION!
KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT
AWAY FROM RAIN,
MOISTURE AND LIQUIDS
CAUTION!
TAKE CARE USING
THIS EQUIPMENT!
HIGH VOLTAGE-RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!!
• 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 mains supply voltage is
between 220~240V AC, 50/60Hz.
• 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.
• This xture is for professional use only - it is not designed
for or suitable for household use. The product must be
installed by a qualied technician in accordance with local
territory regulations. The safety of the installation is the
responsibility of the installer. The xture presents risks of
severe injury or death due to re hazards, electric shock
and falls.
• WARRANTY: One year from date of purchase.

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220-240V~50/60Hz
FUSE:
F3A 250V
DMX
OUTPUT
DMX
INPUT
POWER OUTPUT POWER INPUT
MKII
12V
CANNON
FEED
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Product overview & technical specications
Twin Shot accepts most brands of electric confetti and streamer cartridges. Users can choose whether to launch
cartridges independently or simultaneously using the supplied wireless remote control, on-board 4 button LCD
menu system or DMX. Both launch pods projection angles can be independently adjusted by 180° and rotated
90°. Mounting holes are also included on the base of the unit for multiple hanging applications.
• For use with 50cm and 80cm electric cannons
• Allows 2 electric confetti/streamer cannons to be red
independently or simultaneously
• DMX channels: 3
• Manual, timer and
DMX modes
• M10 rigging points
for truss mounting
• 4 push button menu
with LCD display
• PowerCON input/output
• 5-Pin XLR input/output
Twin Shot MKII Electric Confetti Launcher
Specications
Power consumption 60W
Power supply 220-240V, 50/60Hz
Fuse F3A 250V
Dimensions 185 x 325 x 270mm
Weight 8.2kg
Order code EQLED406
01 - 5-Pin DMX input
02 - 5-Pin DMX output
03 - 12V cannon feed
04 - PowerCON output
05 - PowerCON input
06 - Fuse F3A 250V
07 - LCD display
08 - Function buttons
09 - Cannon output
holder vertical
angle adjustment
10 - Channel 1
- Cartridge holder
11 - Channel 2
- Cartridge holder
12 - Cannon output
holder horizontal
angle adjustment
13 - Mounting holes
In the box: 1 x xture,
1 x power cable &
1 x wireless remote
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01
03
04
05
06
09
12
10
13
13
03
03
12
11
13
08
07
325mm
220mm
220-240V~50/60Hz
FUSE:
F3A 250V
DMX
OUTPUT
DMX
INPUT
POWER OUTPUT POWER INPUT
MKII
12V
CANNON
FEED
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270mm
220-240V~50/60Hz
FUSE:
F3A 250V
DMX
OUTPUT
DMX
INPUT
POWER OUTPUT POWER INPUT
MKII
12V
CANNON
FEED
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Installation
Installation:
Before installing the xture, the supporting structure (ie. truss) must be able to hold a minimum of 10
times the xtures weight without any deformation (eg. 15kg - 150kg point load). The xture must be
secured with a secondary safety attachment when being installed (ie. an appropriate safety cable).
Never stand directly below the xture when mounting, removing, and/or servicing.
Overhead installation requires experience and qualications to calculate working load limits, the
material being used at the installation area and periodic safety inspections of the xture and
installation material. If you do not have the relevant experience and/or qualications please do not
attempt the installation yourself. The installation should be checked annually by a qualied person.
The Equinox Twin Shot can
be operated in a number of
mounting positions as shown
in the diagram to the right,
mounting sideways on truss
or stood upright on a at level
surface.
DO NOT hang the Twin Shot
upside-down from the ceiling or
truss. Always use a safety wire
as an extra safety precaution to
prevent damage/injury in the
event a clamp fails.
Never use the carry handles for
secondary attachments.
Do not orientate the output
nozzle directly in the direction
of the audience’s eyes. In order
to create the best effect, there
should be a distance between
the unit and the audience of at
least 5m.
This unit is constructed for a free standing or hanging installation. If the unit is to be installed overhead,
please follow the safety instructions below:
Rigging installation:
The installation has to be built and constructed in a way that it can hold 10 times the weight
of the unit(s) to be installed for 1 hour without any deformation.
The unit must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, e.g. an appropriate catch net
or safety wire. The secondary safety attachment must be constructed in a way that no part of the
installed unit can fall down if the main attachment fails.
When rigging, derigging or servicing, do not allow personnel to be directly underneath the unit.
The operator must always make sure that the safety-relating and machine-technical installations are
approved by an expert before operation for the rst time and after any further changes are made.
The operator has to make sure that the safety-relating and machine-technical installations
are approved by a qualied person once a year.
X
220-240V~50/60Hz
FUSE:
F3A 250V
DMX
OUTPUT
DMX
INPUT
POWEROUTPUT POWERINPUT
MKII
12V
CANNON
FEED
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220-240V~50/60Hz
FUSE:
F3A 250V
DMX
OUTPUT
DMX
INPUT
POWEROUTPUT POWERINPUT
MKII
12V
CANNON
FEED
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220-240V~50/60Hz
FUSE:
F3A 250V
DMX
OUTPUT
DMX
INPUT
POWEROUTPUT POWERINPUT
MKII
12V
CANNON
FEED
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220-240V~50/60Hz
FUSE:
F3A 250V
DMX
OUTPUT
DMX
INPUT
POWEROUTPUT POWERINPUT
MKII
12V
CANNON
FEED
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Operating instructions
DMX mode:
To access the DMX address, press the “FUNCTION” button until
“DMX 512 ADD” is shown on the LCD display. Now use the “UP”
and “DOWN” buttons to set the required DMX address.
Channels 1 and 2 are used to re outputs 1 and 2, the Master (Channel 3)
must be active for these to re. If outputs 1 and 2 are to be red simultaneously
activate channels 1 and 2 and then use the master to re.
Timer Mode
To set the timer interval, press the “FUNCTION” button unit “Interval Set” is shown on the LCD display.
Now use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to adjust the interval between “1-200”.
To activate the timer mode, press the “TIMER” button, the LCD display will show “Press again to conrm”.
Press the “TIMER” button again to activate this mode. If you do not press again to conrm after 5 seconds
the unit will return to the home screen. Once in the Timer Mode if the “TIMER” button is pressed
this will stop the timer and exit out of this mode.
Manual Mode (via the unit)
To set the channel the manual mode activates, press the “FUNCTION” button unit “WORK CH.”
is shown on the LCD display. Now use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to select between “CH.1”,
“CH.2” or “ALL”.
To activate the manual mode, press the “FIRE” button, the LCD display will show “Press again
to conrm”. Press the “FIRE” button again, this will re the pods selected, “CH.1”, “CH.2” or “ALL”.
If you do not press again to conrm after 5 seconds the unit will return to the home screen.
To check which pods are activated in manual mode press and hold the “INFO” button.
Wireless Remote
To activate the wireless mode, press the “FUNCTION” button unit “Wireless” is shown on the
LCD display. Now use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to select between “ON” or “OFF”.
To pair the wireless remote with the xture ensure the Wireless setting is set to “ON”,
power off the xture and then power it back on. The LCD display will show “Wireless
Setup”, whilst this is shown press one of the buttons on the wireless remote.
The display on the xture will ash to conrm this has been paired.
Ensure the handheld remote is tted with a good quality battery (A23 12V Alkaline).
Operation:
When the unit is powered up the display will show “READY”
indicating the machine is ready to use.
Channel Value Function
CH1 000-050 No function
051-255 Output 1
CH2 000-050 No function
051-255 Output 2
CH3 000-050 No function
051-255 Master
To re using the remote
Press A to re Output 1
Press B to re Output 2
Press C
to re
both Outputs
simultaneously
Replacing Twin Shot the fuse:
Only replace the fuse with a fuse of same type and rating.
Before replacing the fuse, disconnect from the mains, see the following for procedure:
Step 1: Open the fuse holder on the rear panel with a suitable screwdriver.
Step 2: Remove the old fuse from the fuse holder.
Step 3: Install the new fuse in the fuse holder.
(Replacement fuses should be of the same value as originally supplied)
Step 4: Replace the fuse holder in the housing.
Should you need any spare parts, only use genuine parts.
If defective, please dispose of the unusable unit in accordance with the current legal regulations.
Should you have any further questions, please contact your dealer.

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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 requires either a standard 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector for data input/output,
see images below.
Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split.
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 – 10m3-Pin:
CABL185 – 2m CABL187 – 5m CABL188 – 10m5-Pin:

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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.
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 ref: CABL90,
5-pin - Order ref: 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.
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
DMX setup
Termination reduces signal
transmission problems and
interference. It is always
advisable to connect a DMX
terminal, (resistance 120
Ohm 1/4W) between pin 2
(DMX-) and pin 3 (DMX+) of
the last xture.
5-Pin
1
2 4
5
3
3-Pin
1 2
3
Pin Conguration
3-Pin 5-Pin
Pin 1 - Ground
Pin 2 - Negative
Pin 3 - Positive
– Pin 4 - N/C
– Pin 5 - N/C
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX 512
3-Pin XLR output
DMX 512
3-Pin XLR input
GROUND
DMX +
DMX –
DMX 512
5-Pin XLR output
DMX 512
5-Pin XLR input
1
2
45
3
12
4
5
3
GROUND
N/C
DMX –
N/C DMX +
1 ground
3 hot
2 cold
3-Pin XLR male 3-Pin XLR female
2 cold
3 hot
1 ground
2 cold
1 ground 5 N/C
3 hot 4 N/C
5-Pin XLR male 5-Pin XLR female
4 N/C
5 N/C 1 ground
3 hot 2 cold

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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.