Explo IGNsystems GmbH RX2-1K Gas User manual
RX2-1K Gas
Manual 2.0
as of February 2017
explo GmbH – Völkermarkterstrasse 240, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Österre ch
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PREAMBLE
Dear Explo Customer,
Please read through these sets of nstruct ons carefully, before us ng your dev ces. It conta ns many
Informat ons wh ch are to help you gett ng to know your system.
We ask you to follow the safety and usage notes carefully.
Should you have any quest ons, or any confus ons ar se dur ng the usage of the dev ces, wh ch cannot
be answered by th s manual, please do not hes tate to contact us e ther by phone or ma l.
A lot of fun w th your new gn t on system w shes you,
Your Explo Team
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INDEX OVERVIEW
The follow ng manual descr bes the spec al rece ver RX2-1K Gas:
About the RX2-1K Gas
Funct on of the RX2-1K Gas.
Description of the RX2-1K Gas
Bu lt of the components and hardware
Usage of the RX2-1K Gas
Setup of the RX2-1K Gas
Sett ngs on the gasprojector
Sett ngs v a the transm tter menu
Sett ngs v a the Stepper-Software
Usage of the dev ces n a show
Other
Safety notes
H nts & Tr cks
Techn cal Data
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INDEX
1 About the RX2-1K Gas ......................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Funct on of the RX2-1K Gas .......................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Control of the RX2-1K Gas ............................................................................................................ 6
1.2.1 Boxnumber .............................................................................................................................. 6
1.2.2 channelnumber ........................................................................................................................ 6
1.2.3 Max mum number of gasprojectors ......................................................................................... 6
2 Descr pt on of rece ver RX2-1K Gas .................................................................................................... 7
2.1 components of the rece ver RX2-1K Gas ...................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 Descr pt on of components ...................................................................................................... 8
3 usage of the RX2-1K Gas ..................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 setup of the RX2-1K Gas ............................................................................................................... 9
3.1.1 nstall ng the connector socket ................................................................................................ 9
3.1.2 Mount ng the RX2-1K Gas to the gasprojector ..................................................................... 11
3.2 sett ngs at the gasprojector .......................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Sett ngs v a the transm tter menu ................................................................................................ 12
3.3.1 sett ng the boxnumber ........................................................................................................... 12
3.3.2 sett ng the channelnumber and max mum number of gasprojectors .................................... 12
3.4 Sett ngs v a the stepper software ................................................................................................. 14
3.4.1 Boxnumber ............................................................................................................................ 14
3.4.2 Open ng t mes Sequences .................................................................................................... 14
3.4.3 Stepp t me Sequences .......................................................................................................... 15
3.4.4 Number projectors ................................................................................................................. 15
3.4.5 projector number ................................................................................................................... 15
3.4.6 open ng t mes s ngle gn t on ................................................................................................. 15
3.4.7 Open ng t mes group gn t on ................................................................................................ 16
3.4.8 upload ng the stepper programm .......................................................................................... 16
3.5 Usage of the dev ce n a show ..................................................................................................... 17
3.5.1 Manually gn ted shows ......................................................................................................... 17
3.5.2 automat cally gn ted SHows (AutoShow) ............................................................................. 17
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4 other .................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1 Safety notes ................................................................................................................................. 20
4.2 h nts & Tr cks ............................................................................................................................... 20
4.2.1 rad o connect v ty:.................................................................................................................. 20
4.2.2 Pos t on ng your dev ces: ...................................................................................................... 20
4.3 Techn cal data .............................................................................................................................. 21
Attachment 1 – Schemat c v ew and sett ngs ........................................................................................ 22
Attachment 2 – Standardsequences of the RX2-1K Gas ...................................................................... 23
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1 ABOUT THE RX2-1K GA
1.1 FUNCTION OF THE RX2-1K GAS
The RX2-1K Gas s a rece ver module, used to control the gasprojectors GX2 12V and GX2 DMX v a
rad o. The RX2-1K Gas s mounted to the Gasprojector and allows the act vat on of s ngle gn t ons
and predef ned sequences w th the help of any Explo transm tter.
The RX2-1K Gas allows you to add your gasprojectors to an automated show. You can then adjust the
open ng t mes of the gn t ons.
The RX2-1K Gas s suppl ed w th power v a the nternal battery of the GX2, and features no own
power supply.
1.2 CONTROL OF THE RX2-1K GAS
The RX2-1K Gas s controlled solely v a rad o. As w th other Explo rece vers, Box and
channelnumbers are used for th s purpose. Generally, 3 values must be set to use the rece ver.
1.2.1 BOXNUMBER
The boxnumber s a general address ng of the rece ver. It can be freely set from 0-99. To use all
predef ned sequences of the RX2-1K Gas to the r fullest, t s recommended to set all used rece vers to
the same boxnumber.
The boxnumber can be changed e ther v a the stepper software, or the transm ttermenu.
1.2.2 CHANNELNUMBER
The channelnumber shows the actual gn t on. W th t, a s ngle gn t on or predef ned sequence can be
gn ted. The channelnumbers of the sequences are predef ned, and are shown n the correspond ng
chapter of th s manual.
The s ngle gn t ons however can be set from channels 1-16. It not only def nes at wh ch channel the
dev ce w ll gn te, but also wh ch pos t on w th n a sequence t has.
The channelnumber can be e ther changed v a the stepper software, or the transm tter menu.
1.2.3 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF GASPROJECTORS
Should mult ple gasprojectors be controlled on the same boxnumber w th predef ned sequences, t s
necessary to def ne the correct max mum number of gasprojectors. Should t be entered ncorrectly,
some sequences won't be made correctly.
The max mum number of gasprojectors can be changed e ther v a the stepper software, or the
transm tter menu.
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2 DE CRIPTION OF RECEIVER RX2-1K GA
2.1 COMPONENTS OF THE RECEIVER RX2-1K GAS
Components of the RX2-1K Gas
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Connector for antenna (BNC-socket)
2
Status-LEDs
3
Data- and Powercable
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Holder
5
Programm ng socket
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2
3
4
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2.1.1 DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS
2.1.1.1 CONNECTOR FOR ANTENNA (BNC-SOCKET)
Th s BNC-socket allows you to connect the antenna del vered w th the RX2-1K Gas.
2.1.1.2 STATUS-LEDS
Here you can f nd a red and a green status LED, wh ch g ve you feedback about the battery status,
connect v ty at the output, and rad o connect v ty. The green LED has no funct on when the rece ver s
used w th a gasprojector. However, the rece ver could theoret cally be used to gn te pyrotechn cal
effects. In th s case, the green LED would be l t n Test-mode, f a connect on has been made at the
output of the rece ver.
The red test LED shows f the rece ver has rece ved a s gnal from the transm tter. Dur ng Test-mode,
the LED w ll flash once. In Armed-mode, the LED w ll flash three t mes for test s gnals, and once when
an gn t on s made.
2.1.1.3 DATA- AND POWERCABLE
Th s cable s connected to the correspond ng socket on the gasprojector. It s used to supply the RX2-
1K Gas, and send gn t on s gnals to the gasprojector.
2.1.1.4 HOLDER
W th th s holder, and the screw ncluded w th the dev ce, the RX2-1K Gas s mounte dto the
gasprojector.
2.1.1.5 PROGRAMMING SOCKET
The 7-pole socket s used as a programm ng socket for the RX2-1K Gas. It allows you to upload
software updates, and sett ngs v a the stepper software.
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Pins of the RX2-1K Gas
Pin 1 GND
Pin 2 TX
Pin 3 RX
Pin 4 Not connected
Pin 5 Externe Batter e
Pin 6 Not connected
Pin 7 Not connected
3 U AGE OF THE RX2-1K GA
3.1 SETUP OF THE RX2-1K GAS
Should the RX2-1K Gas be bought separately as an accessory for the gasprojector, t must be
mounted to the dev ce, pr or to use. The follow ng components w ll be needed:
1.) RX2-1K Gas w th holder
2.) Screw for the holder (3,9x9,5 TX15)
3.) Connector socket for the RX2-1K Gas
4.) Screws for the connector socket of the RX2-1K Gas (M3x8)
The follow ng steps must be taken to mount the RX2-1K Gas to the gasprojector:
3.1.1 INSTALLING THE CONNECTOR SOCKET
Important note: Of the ma n c rcu t board of the GX2 ex st var ous vers ons. The connect ng of the
socket var es w th each. In th s manual we w ll decr be the setup of the cable to the newest vers on of
the c rcu t board.
1.) The connector socket s f xed to the front of the gasprojector w th the two screws (M3x8). The
below graph c shows where t s usually nstalled ( n yellow). We normally use s nk head
screws, wh ch s why you should deally counters nk the holes beforehand.
2.) In the next step, the connect ng cables w ll be f t to the ma n c rcu t board.
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The newest vers on features a separate socket for the RX2-1K Gas. Here you can connect the
cable d rectly w th the suppl ed plug (marked n red below).
Older c rcu t boards do not feature th s socket. In th s case the cables must be f xed to another
socket.
The connect on of the red plus cable, and the black m nus cable can be done e ther at the
mastermodule or DMX socket. Both opt ons can be seen below. Under no c rcumstances
should these cables be m xed up.
The two gn t on cables (green and yellow) should be nstalled as shown below, nstead of the
external gn t on cables to the plug. Do not worry about the polar ty of the gn t on cables.
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3.1.2 MOUNTING THE RX2-1K GAS TO THE GASPROJECTOR
After nstall ng the connector socket, the rece ver can be f xed to the gasprojector. S mply mount the
holder w th the rece ver and the suppl ed screw (3,9x9,5 TX15) as shown below to the projector
hous ng, and connect the cable to the prev ously nstalled socket.
3.2 SETTINGS AT THE GASPROJECTOR
Newer vers ons of the ma n c rcu t board of the GX2 feature D psw tches, that allow you to change the
open ng t mes for external gn t ons (see GX2 manual).
When us ng the RX2-1K Gas th s also plays a role. Should a spec f c value be entered, then the
gasprojector w ll gn te for th s t me, even f the gn t on mpulse of the rece ver should be shorter.
Example: At the gasprojector, an open ng t me of 2 seconds has been set. The gasprojector then
rece ves an gn t on mpulse of 500ms from the RX2-1K Gas. Even though the gn t on mpulse s
shorter, the gasprojector w ll st ll gn te for 2 seconds.
For th s reason, we recommend sett ng the projector to the shortest open ng t me, espec ally for
automated shows. S mply set D psw tch 1 to ON, and all others to OFF (see below graph c). W th
these sett ngs, the ope ng t me w ll always be determ ned by the RX2-1K Gas.
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3.3 SETTINGS VIA THE TRANSMITTER MENU
Before each show, you should check whether the correct sett ngs (Boxnumber, channelnumber and
max mum number of gasprojectors) have been made on the rece ver.
All sett ngs can be changed d rectly v a the transm tter f needed. However, the rece ver must be
added to the dev ce l st of the transm tter. In the manual of the X2 ser es you can see how to add a
rece ver manually or automat cally to the transm tter.
Should the RX2-1K Gas' be added to the transm tter, you can now change the sett ngs the follow ng
way.
3.3.1 SETTING THE BOXNUMBER
To change the boxnumber of the RX2-1K Gas v a a X2-transm tter, you must sw tch on the RX2-1K
Gas, enter the product page at the menu tem "Rece vers" on the transm tter, and do the follow ng:
3.3.2 SETTING THE CHANNELNUMBER AND MAXIMUM NUMBER OF
GASPROJECTORS
To set the channelnumber of a RX2-1K Gas, or the number of used gasprojectors, the RX2-1K Gas
must be sw tched on, and a large test s gnal be sent from the transm tter. Th s s done by press ng and
hold ng the test button for about 3 seconds n test mode. Afterwards, the follow ng stes need to be
taken:
tep Transmitter Receiver (RX2-70K, RX2-30K,...)
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Open product page and press
Mode / OK.
2
Nav gate to the Boxnumber
w th Plus / M nus and select
w th Mode / OK.
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Change the Boxnumber w th
Plus / M nus and conf rm w th
Mode / OK.
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The rece ver should now have accepted the Boxnumber. the
correct sett ng should be controlled w th a large test s gnal
(press ng and hold ng the Test button n test mode for 3
seconds).
tep Transmitter Receiver (RX2-70K, RX2-30K,...)
1
Press Test / ESC .
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2
Press Plus to open the deta ls of the f rst
rece ver.
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The deta ls of the RX2-1K Gas also show
you ts boxnumber. W th Plus you can
enter the second deta l w ndow.
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The second deta l w ndow shows the
channelnumber of the dev ce and the
number of projectors. To change one of
these values, press Test / ESC for about 3
seconds.
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F rst you can ed t the channelnumber w th
Plus and M nus. Once correct, conf rm w th
Test / ESC. The RX2-1K Gas w ll take
over the new value mmed ately.
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Now you can ed t the max mum number of
projectors used w th Plus and M nus.
Aga n conf rm your select on w th Test /
ESC.
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The sett ngs w ll be taken over by the
rece ver mmed ately.
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3.4 SETTINGS VIA THE STEPPER SOFTWARE
All sett ngs of the RX2-1K Gas can be changed w th the stepper software n comb nat on w th the
Bootloader cable. Add t onally to the Box- and channelnumber and number of projectors used, you can
also ed t the open ng t mes, and step t mes of the predef ned sequences. Th s s ma nly used for
manual gn t ons, s nce the open ng t mes are automat cally set v a the software dur ng show creat on.
To ed t the sett ngs, open a new, empty RX-70K template n the stepper software.
The follow ng sett ngs can be changed.
3.4.1 BOXNUMBER
Here you can set the Boxnumber from 1-99.
3.4.2 OPENING TIMES SEQUENCES
Here you can ed t the open ng t mes (= gn t on durat on) of the predef ned sequences. The follow ng
open ng t me boxes can be used:
Opening times equences
Field 61 Changes open ng t me of sequence31, 36, 41, 46 and 51
Field 62 Changes open ng t me of sequence32, 37, 42, 47 und 52
Field 63 Changes open ng t me of sequence33, 38, 43, 48 und 53
Field 64 Changes open ng t me of sequence34, 39, 44, 49 und 54
Field 65 Changes open ng t me of sequence35, 40, 45, 50 und 55
Opening times equences tepptime equences Number Projectors
Proejctor number Opening time single ignition Opening time group ignition
Boxnumber
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EXAMPLE:
To ed t the open ng t me of sequence 41 the preferred new t me must be entered nto the t me f eld of
channel 61. In the graph c below, the open ng t me has been set to 2 seconds.
3.4.3 STEPP TIME SEQUENCES
Here you can ed t the stepp t me of the predef ned sequences (t me between two gn t ons dur ng a
sequence). The channelnumber of the t me f eld corresponds to the sequence number, whose stepp
t me s changed.
EXAMPLE:
To ed t the stepp t me of sequence 33, the preferred stepp t me must be entered nto the t me f eld of
channel 33. Below, the stepp t me has been set to 0,5 seconds.
3.4.4 NUMBER PROJECTORS
Here you can enter the number of gasprojectors used.
3.4.5 PROJECTOR NUMBER
Instead of the channelnumber 1, the preferred channelnumber (1-16) for the RX2-1K Gas can be
entered here. Should t be changed to any other number than 1, then the normal pos t on of th s
number must be changed to one.
EXAMPLE:
Below, the channelnumber of the RX2-1K Gas has been changed to 3. To ensure number 3 s not
ass gned two t mes, the prev ous channel 3 has been changed to number 1.
3.4.6 OPENING TIMES SINGLE IGNITION
To ed t the open ng t me of a s ngle gn t on, the preferred t me can be entered nto the t me f eld of the
f rst channel.
EXAMPLE:
Below, the open ng t me of the s ngle gn t on has been set to 0,5 seconds.
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3.4.7 OPENING TIMES GROUP IGNITION
Here you can ed t the open ng t mes of group gn t ons. The channelnumber of the t me f eld
corresponds to the group gn t on, whose open ng t me s be ng changed.
EXAMPLE:
To ed t the open ng t me of group gn t on 22, the preferred open ng t me must be entered nto the t me
f eld of channel 22. Below, the open ng t me has been set to 0,4 seconds.
3.4.8 UPLOADING THE STEPPER PROGRAMM
To upload the sett ngs of the stepper software onto your RX2-1K Gas, the Bootloader cable s needed
(see below). The dr vers for t can be downloaded from our homepage.
The follow ng steps must be taken:
Uploading the stepper programm
1 Ed t the sett ngs n the stepper software. W th empty open ng t me, or step t me f elds, the
standard values w ll be appl ed. A l st of standard values can be found n the attachments.
2 Connect the rece ver by use of the bootloader cable to your PC. The rece ver must be sw tched
off.
3 Now select "Transm t" from the template.
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Should the software be used for the f rst t me, you must select the correct COM-port number, to
wh ch the cable s conencted. Should you be unsure wh ch one s the correct one, you can open
the dev ce manager (W ndows) and check at the menu tem "Connect ons (COM & LPT)".
5 Now sw tch on the RX2-1K Gas / Gasprojector. Should the r ght port be selected, the red LED
w ll now flash. If th s s the case, you can now start the upload by cl ck ng "OK".
6 Afterwards you can check the correct programm ng on the rece ver.
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3.5 USAGE OF THE DEVICE IN A SHOW
3.5.1 MANUALLY IGNITED SHOWS
Gasprojectors f tted w th a RX2-1K Gas can be act vated by manual gn t on s gnals (Box- and
channelnumber). The follow ng steps should be noted to control the rece ver correctly:
Preparing the RX2-1K Gas for manual ignitions
1
Programm ng all RX2-1K Gas w th the correct Box- and channelnumber, as well as the number
of dev ces used. Further, all preferred open ng t mes of the s ngle gn t ons and sequences
should be set.
2 Test ng the prev ously programmed sett ngs. (Test gn t ons w thout gas.)
3 Ass gn spare buttons (TX2-70K) f needed.
4 Turn rece vers armed before the show starts.
5 Ign te your show manually.
6 Sw tch off the gasprojectors after the show.
Additional hints: For the correct set up and d smantl ng of the gasprojector, you should read through
the GX2 manual carefully.
The spare buttons of the TX2-70K can be a very helpful support for shows, espec ally f certa n
sequences need to be gn ted spontaneous and fast. By use of the preprogrammed spare buttons, you
don't need to sw tch channels.
3.5.2 AUTOMATICALLY IGNITED SHOWS (AUTOSHOW)
W th the X2-ser es and the new software updates for the ShowCreator and AutoShow software,
gasprojectors w th a RX2-1K Gas can be entered very eas ly nto an automated show.
These softwares feature a var etey of new conven ences, allow ng you to create a flame show very
eas ly.
The follow ng steps should be adhered to, when creat ng an automated show w th RX2-1K Gas':
3.5.2.1 SHOWCONCEPT AND PROGRAMMING THE RECEIVERS
F rst, you should have a bas c show concept. Espec ally the follow ng po nts should be taken nto
cons derat on:
1.) How many gasprojectors w th rad o control are used?
2.) How many gn t ons are made? The RX2-1K Gas can save up to 400 s ngle gn t ons dur ng an
automated show. Every RX2-1K Gas saves ts own s gnle gn t ons, and ALL group gn t ons
and sequences used n the show.
3.) Are all gasprojectors controlled separately, or are some always gn ted parallel to eachother?
4.) Wh ch Boxnumber do I ass gn to the gasprojectors? Gasprojectors should always use the r
own boxnumber, and not use the same as other rece vers (eg.: RX2-70K).
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3.5.2.2 PREPARATION / FUNCTIONS IN THE SHOWCREATOR
PREPARED SETTINGS
To use the full features of the ShowCreator, you must add the boxnumber used for the gasprojectors.
Under box sett ngs select the type "Brenner", as seen below. Should t be selected correctly, the
number below the gn t on channels should read "72".
The sett ng "Brenner" allows the d splay of the flame projectors n the new s mulat on w ndow of the
Showcreator.
NOTE: The opt on "L qu d" s used for the dev ce type "X2 Wave Flamer". Should you use l qu d fueled
gasprojectors you st ll need to select "Brenner".
SIMULATION OF EFFECTS
Shoudl the opt on "Brenner" be selected, you can open a s mulat on w ndow n the lower r ght corner of
the Showcreator software, n wh ch effect dev ces show a s mulated effect dur ng a test run of the
show.
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ADDING EFFECTS
The s ngle gn t ons and predef ned sequences can be added to the show v a Box- and
channelnumber. The channelnumbers 1-16 are the s ngle gn t ons, channel 20 and up are the group
gn t ons and sequences. A l st of all predef ned channelnumbers can be found n the attachments.
CHANGING THE OPENING TIME
In the effect t me column, you can enter the preferred open ng t me of the gasprojector effect, d rectly
n seconds. Not all open ng t mes are poss ble. After mport ng the show nto the AutoShow software,
check and correct f needed, alls open ng t mes.
3.5.2.3 PREPARATION / FUNCTIONS IN THE AUTOSHOW X2
PREPARATIONAL SETTINGS
To use all features of the AutoShow, you must add the boxnumber used for the gasprojectors. Under
box sett ngs select the type "Brenner", as seen below. Should t be selected correctly, the number
below the gn t on channels should read "Brenner".
NOTE: The opt on "L qu d" s used for the dev ce type "X2 Wave Flamer". Should you use l qu d fueled
gasprojectors you st ll need to select "Brenner".
ADDING EFFECTS
The s ngle gn t ons and predef ned sequences can be added to the show v a Box- and
channelnumber. The channelnumbers 1-16 are the s ngle gn t ons, channel 20 and up are the group
gn t ons and sequences. A l st of all predef ned channelnumbers can be found n the attachments.
CHANGING THE OPENING TIMES
In the effect t me column, you can enter the preferred open ng t me fot the gasprojector. The software
w ll automat cally use the next h ghest Open ng t me. To the s ngle open ng t mes, small letters are
ass gned n the group-f eld. You can also ed t the open ng t mes w th these letters (h gher letter =
h gher open ng t me).
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LOADING THE SHOW ONTO THE RECEIVERS
To load the show onto your rece vers, you should read through the X2-ser es manual.
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4.1 SAFETY NOTES
The RX2-1K Gas may only be used to gn te pyrotechn cal effects or act vate the gasprojectors GX2
12V and GX2 DMX, and only be used by tra ned pyrotechn c ans. The general safety gu del nes for the
usage of pyrotechn cal tems are to be adhered.
After sw tch ng the dev ce on (even n Testmode), no persons may l nger n the dangerous v c n ty of
the system. Works on the dev ces may only be done wh le they are sw tched off. Dur ng the show, the
safety d stances to pyrotechn cal tems and gasprojectors must be ma nta ned. Works on the system
dur ng use are str ctly proh b ted.
Under no c rcumstances may a transm tter be left unsuperv sed, unless t has been proofed aga nst
unauthor zed use.
4.2 HINTS & TRICKS
4.2.1 RADIO CONNECTIVITY:
A good rad o connect v ty s an essent al part of a trouble free usage of a rad o controlled system.
Tak ng note of these few h nts can mprove the connect on between transm tter and rece ver
drast cally.
4.2.2 POSITIONING YOUR DEVICES:
Ideally, you should place the transm tter and rece ver n a way that no objects are placed between
them, and you have free l ne of s ght. You should espec ally take heed not to have any metall c
objects, as well as mounta ns between them.
Theoret cally t s poss ble to rece ve s gnals even beh nd these objects, s nce rad o waves can reach
the r dest nat on nd rectly by break ng or reflect ng off of objects. The max mum range can however
only be ach eved by a free l ne of s ght.
Transm tter and rece ver must not be covered by metalls, s nce these can sh eld aga nst rad o waves.
Ideally, the dev ces should be placed n an elevated pos t on, l ke a table. Should the dev ces be
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