High End Systems SolaSpot Pro 1500 User manual

Professional Moving Head User Manual
Version 1.0.0

Table of Contents
Welcome 3
Contacting High End Systems ® 4
Patents 7
Warranty Information 9
Important Safety Information 10
Fixture Overview 11
Features 13
Safety Considerations 14
General Guidelines 15
Installation Instructions 16
Dimensional Drawings 17
Mounting Orientations 18
Linking Fixtures 19
DMX Start Address 21
Fixture Control Board 22
Control Board Functions 24
Preset Programming and Playback 32
DMX Protocol 37
Error Codes 42
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Welcome
Notice
© Barco Lighting Systems, 2014, All Rights Reserved Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without
notice. Barco Lighting Systems assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
Trademarks used in this text: High End Systems, Wholehog, and Lithopatterns are registered trademarks: and intellaspot, Internal
Effects, the High End Systems globe logo, and the Hog logo are trademarks of Barco Lighting Systems, High End Systems, Inc. is a
registered trademark. Belden is a registered trademark of Belden, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this doc-
ument to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. High End Systems disclaims any proprietary
interest in trademarks and trade names owned by others.

Contacting High End Systems ®
Sales Department High End Systems, Inc.
2105 Gracy Farms Lane
Austin, TX 78758 USA
voice:512.836.2242
fax:[phone]
Toll Free: 800.890.8989
Customer Service High End Systems, Inc.
2105 Gracy Farms Lane
Austin, TX 78758 USA
voice:800.890.8989
fax: [phone]
toll free: 800.890.8989
email: [e-mail]
World Wide Web http://www.highend.com
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Patents
This High End Systems product is protected by patents and pending patent applications.
Patents owned or licensed by High End Systems include:
US 4,392,187; US 4,602,321; US 4,688,161; US 4,701,833; US 4,709,311; US 4,779,176; US 4,800,474; US 4,962,687;
US 4,972,306; US 4,980,806; US 5,010,459; US 5,031,078; US 5,073,847; US 5,078,039; US 5,186,536; US 5,209,560;
US 5,278,742; US 5,282,121; US 5,307,295; US 5,329,431; US 5,331,822; US 5,367,444; US 5,402,326; US 5,414,328;
US 5,426,576; US 5,430,629; US 5,432,691; US 5,454,477; US 5,455,748; US 5,502,627; US 5,506,762; US 5,515,254;
US 5,537,303; US 5,545,951; US 5,588,021; US 5,590,954; US 5,590,955; US 5,640,061; US 5,647,662; US 5,691,886;
US 5,702,082; US 5,728,994; US 5,758,955; US 5,758,956; US 5,769,527; US 5,769,531; US 5,774,273; US 5,788,365;
US 5,794,881; US 5,795,058; US 5,798,619; US 5,806,951; US 5,812,596; US 5,823,661; US 5,825,548; US 5,828,485;
US 5,829,868; US 5,857,768; US 5,882,107; US 5,921,659; US 5,934,794; US 5,940,204; US 5,945,786; US 5,953,151;
US 5,953,152; US 5,969,485; US 5,980,066; US 5,983,280; US 5,984,248; US 5,986,201; US 6,011,662; US 6,029,122;
US 6,048,080; US 6,048,081; US 6,054,816; US 6,057,958; US 6,062,706; US 6,079,853; US 6,126,288; US 6,142,652;
US 6,142,653; US 6,172,822; US 6,175,771; US 6,188,933; US 6,208,087; US 6,219,093; US 6,220,730; US 6,241,366;
US 6,249,091; US 6,255,787; US 6,256,136; US 6,261,636; US 6,278,542; US 6,278,545; US 6,278,563; US 6,288,828;
US 6,326,741; US 6,327,103; US 6,331,756; US 6,346,783; US 6,421,165; US 6,430,934; US 6,459,217; US 6,466,357;
US 6,502,961; US 6,515,435; US 6,523,353; US 6,536,922; US 6,538,797; US 6,545,586; US 6,549,324; US 6,549,326;
US 6,563,520; US 6,565,941; US 6,570,348; US 6,575,577; US 6,578,991; US 6,588,944; US 6,592,480; US 6,597,132;
US 6,600,270; US 6,601,974; US 6,605,907; US 6,617,792; US 6,621,239; US 6,622,053; US 6,635,999; US 6,648,286;
US 6,664,745; US 6,682,031; US 6,693,392; US 6,696,101; US 6,719,433; US 6,736,528; US 6,771,411; US 6,775,991;
US 6,783,251; US 6,801,353; US 6,812,653; US 6,823,119; US 6,865,008; US 6,866,390; US 6,866,402; US 6,866,451;
US 6,869,193; US 6,891,656; US 6,894,443; US 6,919,916; US 6,930,456; US 6,934,071; US 6,937,338; US 6,955,435;
US 6,969,960; US 6,971,764; US 6,982,529; US 6,988,805; US 6,988,807; US 6,988,817; US 7,000,417; US 7,011,429;
US 7,018,047; US 7,020,370; US 7,033,028; US 7,048,838; US 7,055,963; US 7,055,964; US 7,057,797; US 7,073,910;
US 7,078,869; US 7,092,098; US 7,119,902; US 7,161,562; US 7,175,317; US 7,181,112; US 7,206.023; US 7,210,798;
US 7,253,942; US D347,113; US D350,408; US D359,574; US D360,404; US D365,165; US D366,712; US D370,080;
US D372,550; US D374,439; US D377,338; US D381,740; US D409,771; AT E169413; CA 2142619; CA 2145508;
CA 2245842; DE 22588.4-08; DE 621495; DE 655144; DE 69320175.4; DE 69322401.0; DE 69331145.2; DE 69525856.7;
DE 69734744.3; DE 797503; DK 0655144; DK 1447702; EP 0475082; EP 0621495; EP 0655144; EP 0662275;
EP 0767398; EP 0797503; EP 0969247; EP 1447702; ES 0621495; FR 0621495; FR 0655144; FR 0662275;
FR 1447702; GB 2043769B; GB 2055842B; GB 2283808B; GB 2290134B; GB 2291814B; GB 2292530B;
GB 2292896B; GB 2294909B; GB 2295058B; GB 2303203B; GB 2306887B; GB 2307036B; GB 2316477B; IE 0621495;
IT 034244BE; 2005; IT 0621495; IT 0655144; JP 3495373; JP 3793577; NL 0621495; NL 0797503; NL 0969247;
UK 0621495; UK 0655144; UK 0662275; UK 0797503; UK 0969247; UK 1447702;
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Warranty Information
Limited Warranty
Unless otherwise stated, your product is covered by a one year parts and labor limited warranty. Dichroic filters and LithoPatterns®
high resolution glass gobos are not guaranteed against breakage or scratches to coating. It is the owner’s responsibility to furnish
receipts or invoices for verification of purchase, date, and dealer or distributor. If purchase date cannot be provided, date of man-
ufacture will be used to determine warranty period.
Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair
It is necessary to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from your dealer or point of purchase BEFORE any units are
returned for repair. The manufacturer will make the final determination as to whether or not the unit is covered by warranty.
A fixture must be returned in its original packaging. Any other parts returned to High End Systems must be packaged in a suitable
manner to ensure the protection of such product unit or parts, and such package shall be clearly and prominently marked to indicate
that the package contains returned Product units or parts and with an RMA number. Accompany all returned Product units or parts
with a written explanation of the alleged problem or malfunction. Ship returned Product units or parts to: 2105 Gracy Farms Lane,
Austin, TX 78758 USA.
Note:Freight Damage Claims are invalid for fixtures shipped in non-factory boxes and packing materials.
Freight
All shipping will be paid by the purchaser. Items under warranty shall have return shipping paid by the manufacturer only in the Contin-
ental United States. Under no circumstances will freight collect shipments be accepted. Prepaid shipping does not include rush exped-
iting such as air freight. Air freight can be sent customer collect in the Continental United States.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. HIGH END SYSTEMS, INC. MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO ANY
PRODUCT, AND HIGH END SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. HIGH END SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGE, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, SUSTAINED OR INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT OR CAUSED
BY PRODUCT DEFECTS OR THE PARTIAL OR TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF
ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, AND
WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGE WAS FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN.
Warranty is void if the product is misused, damaged, modified in any way, or for unauthorized repairs or parts. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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Important Safety Information
Instructions pertaining to continued protection against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons are found throughout this manual.
Please read all instructions prior to assembling, mounting, and operating this equipment.
The following international caution and warning symbols appear in margins throughout this manual to highlight messages.
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Fixture Overview
1: Lens
2: Handle
3: Microphone
4: Display
5: Left-button
6: Down-button
7: ENTER-button
8: Right-button
9: Mode/Esc-button
10: Up-button
11: 5-Pin DMX out
12: 5-Pin DMX in
13: 3-Pin DMX in
14: 3-Pin DMX out
15: Power supply
16: Fuse

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Features
•DMX Channels mode: 48 channels
•Stand alone operation with Master/Slave function, sound activated via built in microphone.
•Pan and tilt movement: 8 and 16 bit resolution
For smooth and precise motion
Movement: Pan: 540°/630°optional, Tilt: 265°
Speed of pan/tilt movement adjustable
Scan position memory, auto reposition after unexpected movement
•Colors: Basic color wheel with 6 dichroic mirrors, plus white, two direction rainbow effect.
•CMY & CTO Variable Color Mixing for Infinite Color Possibilities
•Rotation gobo: 6 interchangeable, rotating gobos plus open
•Gobo wheel with 7 interchangeable gobos plus open, gobo shaking in different speed
•Dimmer intensity from 0%~100%
•Prism and prism rotating , with 16 prism macros
•Iris from 5%~100% with pulse iris effect.
•Stepless frost, 0%~100% linear change frost
•Control board with full color LCD graphic display and touch-keyboard
•Display: Can be changed 180° reverse to fit for different installation position.
•Strobe/shutter: High speed shutter, 0-13 Hz or random strobe
•Rechargeable Back up Battery for Display, no need external power supply, enable users to enter display menu for address setting
or access other functions setting.
•Software-upload by optional accessory via DMX line

Safety Considerations
This device has left the factory in perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely
necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this user manual.
Important:
Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept liability
for any resulting defects or problems.
lIf the device has been exposed to temperature changes due to environmental changes, do not switch it on immediately. The
condensation could cause damage to the device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.
lThis device falls under protection-class I. Therefore it is essential that the device be earthed.
lThe electrical connection must carry out by a qualified person.
lMake sure that the available voltage is within stated range.
lMake sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged by a sharp edge. Replace cable immediatly if damaged, this work
must be done by an authorized dealer.
lAlways disconnect from power, when the device is not in use or before cleaning it. Only handle the power cord by the plug.
Never pull out the plug by tugging the power cord.
lDon't project the beam onto combustible substances, as this causes a safety hazard.
lPlease be aware that damages caused by manual modifications will void warranty.
lKeep away from children and non-professionals.
lMaintenance
lThere are no serviceable parts inside the device except for the lamp. The following points have to be considered when
inspecting the fixture for maintenance:
lAll screws for installing the devices or parts of the device have to be tightly connected and must not be corroded.
lMechanically moved parts must not show any traces of wearing and must not rotate with unbalances.
lThe electric power supply cables must not show any damage, material fatigue or dirt.
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General Guidelines
lThis device is a lighting effect for professional use on stages, theaters, or other professional installations, etc., the device was
designed for indoor use only.
lThis fixture is only allowed to be operated with the max alternating current which stated in the technical specifications printed
on the fixture.
lLighting effects are not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks may ensure that the device will
serve you for a long time without defects.
lDo not shake the device.Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
lWhile choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust.
Please don't project the beam onto combustible substances.The minimum distance between light-output from the projector
and the illuminated surface must be more than 0.1 meter.
lIf you use the quick lock cam in hanging up the fixture, please make sure the quick lock fasteners turned in the quick lock
holes correctly.
lOperate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for oper-
ating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation.
lPlease use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
lFor safety reasons, please be aware that all modifications on the device are forbidden.
lIf this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the product may suffer damages and
the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to short-circuit, burns, electric shock, lamp explo-
sion, crash, etc.
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Installation Instructions
lThe installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, e.g. an appropriate safety
cable.
lNever stand directly below the device when mounting, removing or servicing the fixture.
lThe operator has to make sure the safety and technical installations are approved by an expert before tak-
ing using this fixture in the field for the first time.
lThese installations must be inspected by a skilled person once a year.
lOverhead mounting requires extensive experience, including amongst others calculating working load lim-
its, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the device.
If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt the installation yourself. Improper installation can result in
serious bodily injury.
Attachment Instructions.
lAttach the Omega clamp on the bracket by tighten the M12 bolt on the bracket to the hole in the middle of the bracket.
lInsert the quick-lock fasteners of the bracket into the respective holes on the bottom of the fixture.
lTighten the quick-lock fasteners fully clockwise.
lInstall the second Omega clamp.
lAttach the safety-cable through the holes on the bottom of the base. Attach to the trussing system or other safe fixation
point.
lBe sure the safety is fully looped, the quick-link is attached and fully tighten
lInspect for complete attachment before lifting over-head
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Dimensional Drawings
Dims listed in (MM)
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Mounting Orientations
Be sure this fixture is kept at least 0.5m (1.6ft) away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.). Always use and install the sup-
plied safety cable as a safety measure to prevent accidental damage and/or injury in the event the clamp is improperly installed or
fails.
Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including amongst others calculating working load limits, a fine knowledge of the
installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the fixture. If you lack these qualifications,
do not attempt the installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.
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Linking Fixtures
The SolaSpot Pro 1500 fixture operates on standard DMX512 link controlled by a DMX console. The number of fixtures on a link will
be determined by the combined number of channels required by all the fixtures. A SolaSpot Pro CMY fixture requires a 48 channel
footprint on a standard DMX512 link. Attach the fixture to the link using data-grade cable and 5-pin or 3-pin XLR cable connectors
Cable Connectors
The SolaSpot Pro CMY fixture accepts both 3-pin and 5-pin XLR cable connectors. Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one
end of the cable and a female XLR connector on the other end.
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Connecting to the Link
To link one or more fixtures to a DMX controller:
lConnect the male XLR connector of a DMX Data cable to the controller’s DMX Data Out connector.
lConnect the Data cable’s female XLR connector to the Data In connector of the first (or next) fixture on the
DMX link.
lContinue linking the remaining fixtures connecting a cable from the Data Out connector of each fixture to
the Data In connector of the next fixture on the link.
DMXTerminatation
For installations where the DMX cable has to run a long distance or is in an electrically noisy environment, a DMX terminator on the
last fixture of the link prevents data reflection, which cancorrupt the data communication on the link.
Terminate the link by installing a 120 ohm, 1/4 watt (minimum) terminator in the fixture’s Data Out (female) cable connector in the last
fixture on each DMX link.
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