f.a.l PF 964 User manual

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Instruction Manual
model:
PF 964 COLOUR SPOT Discharge lamp
ATTENTION
Thisinstruction manual contains important information about theinstallation anduse
of the projector. Please read and followthese instruction carefully.
ATTENTION
Always ensure that the power to the projector isdisconnected before opening the
projector or commencing any maintenance work.
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INDEX
1
01 SAFE USAGEOFTHE PROJECTOR........................................................................................3
02 INSTALLINGTHEPROJECTOR................................................................................................3
03 FITTINGTHELAMP...................................................................................................................4
04 POWER SUPPLY - MAINS.........................................................................................................4
05 FUNCTIONS..............................................................................................................................4
06 CONTROL CONNECTIONS.......................................................................................................5
07 PROJECTOR ADDRESSES.......................................................................................................5
08 AUTOMATIC MODE...................................................................................................................6
09 DMXCHANNELS.......................................................................................................................6
10 FOCUS......................................................................................................................................7
11 MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................................................7
12 KEEPINGTHEPROJECTOR CLEAN........................................................................................7
13 TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................7
14 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM............................................................................................................8
15 TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................9
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01 SAFE USAGE OFTHE PROJECTOR
v Do not attemptto dismantle and modifythe projector.
v Do not allowcontact withwater or any other fluids, or metallicobjects(IP20).
v Do not install the projector in areasofhigh humidity.
v
Not allowed to be mounted directly on inflammable surfaces.
v Keep at least 0.5mdistance between the projector and adjacent inflammablesurfaces.
v The projector must only be used completewith itsprotectivegrilland/or frontlens.
v The protectivegrill, lensesor ultraviolet filter mustbe changed ifthey arevisiblydamaged tothe
point atwhich theireffectiveness isdiminished, for exampleby becoming cracked or deeply
scratched.
v The lampmust be replaced if itbecomesdamaged or deformedby heat.
v 3 m Keep at least 3m between the lamp and the illuminated surfaces.
v Avoid directexposure to the lightfromthe lamp.The light isharmful to the eye.
v Note:- The lampreachesvery high temperatures,allow at least15 minutesfor the lampto cool
completely beforeattempting to handleit.
v To ensure thereliability of the projector, it isrecommended that the fansshouldbe cleanedevery
15 days.The lens,reflectorand dichroic colour filtersshouldalsobe regularly cleaned to maintain
an optimumlight output. In locationssuch as discotheques the objectivelensshouldbe cleaned
everyweek assmoke fluid can condense on itand veryquicklyreduce the light output.
02 INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR
The projector shouldbe mounted viaitsbracket (1) using 2M10size bolts.Alwaysensure that the
structure to which you are attaching the projector issecure and is able to support a weight of8.5kg for
each Colour Spot.
The projector bracket allows an angleadjustment of +/-60°and, once positioned, the knob (2) should
be firmly tightened.
For safety the projector should havea secondary fixingwith a safety chaininthe relevant fixing ring.

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03 FITTING THE LAMP
Open the lamp access hatch at the back ofthe projector by undoing the two knurled nuts(3). Unscrew
the lampholder asshown below,tiltthe lampholder sidewaysto facilitateinsertionofthe MSD250
lamp. The Colour Spot will alsoaccept an MSD 200, HSD 200 or HSD 250 lamp. The MSD 250 isa
high pressure lamp. Care shouldalwaysbe taken when handling theselamps(useacloth). Ifthe
glass isaccidentallytouched, followthe manufacturers instructionsfor cleaning the lampbefore you
useit, otherwise the lamplifemay be significantlyreduced. Alwaysreadthe manufacturers
"Instructions for use" enclosed with the lamp.
Then closethe lampaccess again. When the projector isswitched on, align the lampusing the 3
screws(4) on the back to centerthe hotspot and givea uniform beam.
04 POWER SUPPLY - MAINS
Usethe plug provided to connect the mainspower to the projector paying attention to the voltage and
frequency marked on the projector. It isrecommended that each projector issupplied separatelyso
that they may be individually switched on and off.
IMPORTANT
It isessentialthat each projector iscorrectlyearthedand that electricalinstallation conformsto all
relevant standards. Power consumption ofthe ColourSpot discharge is800VA.
05 FUNCTIONS
The Colour Spotcan function inautomaticsound activated mode asamaster or slaveunit,or via
normalcontrolwith DMX512.
The Colour Spot projectsa lightbeamwith 8colours+ white and blackout.
L = Brown
E = Yellow/ Green
N = Blue

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SIGNALDMX512
PIN FUNCTION
1GND
2DATA -
3DATA +
06 CONTROLCONNECTIONS
The Colour Spot can accept digitalcontrolsignalsinDMX512(1990)format.Connection between
controller and projector and between one projector andanother mustbe made with 2core screened
cable, witheach core having atleasta0.5mm2cross section. Connectionto and from the projector is
via cannon 3pinXLR, plugsand sockets(which are included with the projector).Note,care shouldbe
taken to ensure that none ofthe connectionstouch the body ofthe plug or each other. The body ofthe
plug isnot connected inany way. Connect the controlsignalto the socket on the rear panelmarked
DMXIN and then from the socket marked DMXOUTtothe DMXINsocket ofthe next projector.
WhenaDMX512 signalisreceived the LEDlocatednear the microswitcheswill flashconstantly.
Whennot receiving a DMXsignal(or if set inmaster mode) the LED will be off.
DMX TERMINATION
For allinstallationsit isrecommended practice to useaDMXterminator, thisassistsinpreventing
corruption ofthe digital controlsignalbyelectrical noiseetc. The DMXterminatorissimplyan XLR
connector with a120Ω(ohm)resistor connected acrosspins2and 3, which isthen plugged into the
DMXOUT socket on the last projector in the chain.Theconnectionsare illustrated below.
07 PROJECTOR ADDRESSES
The Colour Spotdischarge usesone(1) digital controlchannel.Each Colour Spotmustbe given a
digitalstart addressnumber sothat the correct projector respondsto the correct controlsignals.This
digitalstart address isthe channelnumber fromwhich the projector startsto "listen" to the digital
controlinformation being sent out fromthe controller.The digitalstart address isassigned by setting
the correct number on the DIP switcheson the back panelofthe projector (for exampleprojector 1
address1, projector 2 address 2, projector3 address 3, etc.).
DMX
IN
DMX512
1GND
2DATA-
3DATA+
DMX
OUT
DMX TERMINATORCONNECTOR
Connect a 120Ωresistor across pins
2 and in an XLR plug and insert into
the DMXOUTsocket on the last unit
in thechain.
ON
DIP SWITCHFOR
ADDRESS SETTINGS

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To set the startaddress,turn “ON”the proper switches,sothat the sum oftheirweight givesthe
desired number. The weight of each switch isshown inthe following table.
Switch ON Weight
1 1
22
34
48
5 16
632
764
8128
9256
08 AUTOMATIC MODE
The Colour Spot can function inasound activated automaticmode.To set the master function,switch
“ON”dip switch number 10 and adjustthe microphone sensitivity. Leave allother switches“OFF”.
Ifyou wishto synchroniseother slaveprojectorswiththe master unit,connect themwith cableas
described insection 06, with the firstcableoriginatingfromthe unitselected asmaster. Set the dip
switch number 1 on theSlave unitsto “ON”(channel1) and they will synchronisewith the master unit.
Leave all other switches “OFF”.
09 DMX CHANNELS
Channel Function
1Colour wheel
NOTE: There isa “Buffer Zone”on all DMXChannels, thismeansthat the value at which a parameter
startsisdifferentwhen ascending (from0towards255)than when descending (from255 towards0).
The LOWER value shownisapplicable whendescending only. The HIGHER value when ascending
only. Ifyou are making atemplate for acontroller you shoulduseavalue between the higher value
and the lower value of the next parameter.
CHANNEL 1 COLOUR WHEEL
Controlvalues for the ColourWheel,
in DMXunits.
Example:start address 49 =switch ON 6 +5+1 (32+16+1=49).
0 %
100 %
119
102
68
34
17
0
255
GREEN
PURPLE
YELLOW
BLACKOUT
WHITE
BLUE
LIGHT YELLOW
RED
ORANGE
STROBE
85
136
180
153
51
LIGHT GREEN
4SPEEDSOF
RAINBOW
170

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10 FOCUS
It ispossibleto movethe lensfor focusing the projector, simplytwistthe lenstubeclockwiseor
anticlockwise to achievefocus.
11 MAINTENANCE
Ifthe projectorslensbecomesdamaged or broken it should be replaced.
Ifthe lamp becomesdamaged or deformed in any way it must be replaced.
If the lightfromthelampappearsdimthiswouldnormallyindicate thatitisreaching the end ofitslife
and itshould be changed at once, oldlampsrun to theextremity oftheirlifecan explode.
Ifthe projector doesnot function, check the fusesby the power socket onthe projector, they should
only be replaced by fuses ofthe samevalue asthat marked beside the fuse holder. On the electronics
card (pcb) inside the projector isafuserated at 4A F(fastblow), shouldthisbe damaged call a
qualified technician before replacement.
The Colour Spotalsohasathermalprotection device that willswitch off the projector incaseof
overheating, shouldthisoperate, check that the fan isnot blocked, and ifitisdirty clean it before
switching on the projector again.
Check that the fan isoperational, if not callaqualified technician.
12 KEEPING THE PROJECTOR CLEAN
To ensure the reliabilityof the projector itshouldbe kept clean. It isrecommended that the fan should
be cleaned every15 days.The lens,mirrorand dichroic colour filtersshouldalsobe regularlycleaned
to maintainan optimumlight output.Do not useany type ofsolvent on the mirror or dichroiccolour
filters.
13 TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEMPOSSIBLE SOLUTION
TheprojectordoesnotstartCheck thefusesbythepowerconnector.
Thelampcomeson buttheprojector doesnot
respond tothecontroller Check thedigitalstartaddress (section 07) and check thewiringofthecontrolcable(section06).
TheprojectoronlyfunctionsintermittentlyCheck thefanisworkingandnotdirty.
TheprojectedimageappearstohaveahaloCheck thelampisinstalledcorrectly(section03).
Thebeam appearsdimThelampmaybeattheend ofitslifeand shouldbe
replaced. Checktheopticsareclean.
Any other maintenance should onlybe performed bya qualified person.

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14 ELECTRICALDIAGRAM

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15 TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
POWER SUPPLY: 230V 50Hzor60Hz.
POWER
CONSUMPTION: 800VA at 230V.
LAMP: MSD250
SocketGy9.5life2000hours(manufacturerratings).
HSD250
SocketGy9.5life2000hours(manufacturerratings).
COLOURS: 8dichroiccolours+whiteandblackout.
MOTORS: 1stepmotorcontrolledbytheinternalmicroprocessor.
CONTROL: Digital:standardDMX512(3pinDMXconnectors)
1controlchannel.
Automatic:soundactivationviainternalmicrophonewithmaster/slaveoption.
HOUSING: Plasticbody.
Easy access tolampandmaincomponents.
Protection:IP20.
DIMENSIONS: 333mm Lx270mm Px280mm A(includedbracket).
Weight8.5kg.
Colour Spot discharge-EN R0.doc Rev.0 -last update: 26/07/2002