Equinox Systems ARIES EQLA20 User manual

ARIES
Order code: EQLA20
user manual

WARNING
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP!
CAUTION!
Keep this equipment away from rain,
moisture and liquids.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Every person involved with the installation, operation & maintenance of this
equipment should:
- Be competent
- Follow the instructions of this manual
CAUTION! TAKE CARE USING THIS EQUIPMENT!
HIGH VOLTAGE-RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!!
Before your initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused during
transportation. Should there be any, 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.
Equinox Aries Laser Safety

Equinox Aries Laser Safety
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.
• 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 equipment.
• Do not open the equipment and do not modify the equipment.
• 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 between 220v/240v.
• 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.
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 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, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit
securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Prolight 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.
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, electric shocks,
lamp failure etc.
Do not endanger your own safety and the safety of others!
Incorrect installation or use can cause serious damage to people and property.

You should nd inside the Laser carton the following items:
1, Aries Laser 2, Power cable 3, Instruction manual
Technical Specications:
DMX channels: 16
Laser diodes: 1 x 70mW Green (532nM), 1 x 130mW Red (650nM) DPSS laser
High speed scanner with extra wide scanner angle
Operating modes: 1, Sound Activated
2, Auto Run
3, DMX
Power consumption: 25W
ILDA compatible
Power supply: 240V - 50Hz
Dimensions: 314 x 240 x 148mm
Weight: 3.2Kgs
Fuse: 2A
Features:
The Aries features 16 DMX channels and many laser patterns and animations that are ideal with
or without fog.
Equinox Aries Laser Technical specications
Back view:
Identication:
1, Keylock
2, Cooling fan
3, DMX In
4, DMX out
5, Audio sensitivity knob
6, Dipswitches
7, Microphone
8, Power input
9, On/Off switch
10, ILDA input

Operation modes:
The Taurus has fours modes of operation as follows:
1, Sound active mode
To select sound active mode set all dipswitches to OFF. You can now use the sensitivity control on
the back panel to set the required sound level. With no music present, the laser diodes will turn
OFF and will come back ON as soon as the music starts again.
2, Auto pattern mode
To select auto pattern mode, set dipswitch 1 to the ON position and all others to OFF. The
Aries will now cycle through all it’s internal geometric patterns. In this mode the laser diodes will
remain on constantly until the power is turned OFF or the mode is changed.
3, Auto animation mode
To select auto animation pattern mode, set dipswitch 1 + 2 to the ON position and all others to
OFF. The Aries will now cycle through all it’s internal animation programmes such as a
walking cat, running dinosaur and ying bird etc. In this mode the laser diodes will remain on
constantly until the power is turned OFF or the mode is changed.
4, DMX mode
To select DMX mode, set dipswitch 10 to ON. You can now set the required DMX address using
dipswitches 1 to 9. Please refer to the chart below for DMX functions.
DMX function chart:
Equinox Aries Laser Operation modes