iSolution IM-8S User manual

Technical Specifications
IM-8S
Power AC 120V~60Hz or AC 230/240/250V 50/60Hz
Fuse 20mm Glass T10A Fast Blow
Lamp MSD 250/2
Dimension 360mm x 397mm x 503mm
Weight 26 kg
IM-7S
Power AC 120V~60Hz or AC 230/240/250V 50/60Hz
Fuse 20mm Glass T6.3A Fast Blow
Lamp HTI 150W
Dimension 373mm x 295mm x 451 mm
Weight 13 kg
Innovation , Quality , Performance
IM-8S IM-7S
User Guide
Professional Entertainment Technology

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7. Fixture Cleaning
The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out
periodically to optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which
the fixture operates: damp, smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater
accumulation of dirt on the unit’s optics.
Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid.
Always dry the parts carefully.
Clean the external optics at least every 20 days. Clean the internal optics at least every 30/60
days.
EC Declaration of Conformity
We declare that our products (lighting equipments) comply with the following
specification and bears CE mark in accordance with the provision of the
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC.
EN55014-2: 1997 A1:2001, EN61000-4-2: 1995; EN61000-4-3:2002;
EN61000-4-4: 1995; EN61000-4-5: 1995, EN61000-4-6:1996,
EN61000-4-11: 1994.
&
Harmonized Standard
EN60598-1: 2000+ALL:2000+A12:2002
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
Part 1 : General requirements
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Safety Instruction
2. Technical Specification
2.1 Inserting/Exchanging rotating gobos
2.2 Beam angel
3. Lamp
4. How To Set The Unit
4.1 Control Panel
4.2 Main Function
5. How To Control The Unit
5.1 Master/Slave Built-In Preprogrammed Function.
5.2 Easy Controller
5.3 iSolution Operation / Universal DMX Controller
5.4 DMX512 Configuration
5.5 DMX512 Connection
6. Troubleshooting
7. Fixture Cleaning

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1. Safety Instruction
WARNING
♦ Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another
user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet.
♦ Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit.
♦ Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of power supply match the
power requirements of the unit.
♦ The unit is designed for use with the MSD 250/2 ( IM-8S ) or HTI 150 ( IM-7S ). Do
not use any other type of lamp.
♦ It’s important to ground the yellow/green conductor to earth in order to avoid electric
shock.
♦ The unit is for indoor use only. Use only in a dry location.
♦ The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50cm from
adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
♦ Disconnect main power before fuse/lamp replacement or servicing.
♦ Replace fuse/lamp only with the same type.
♦ Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating, as it
is fire hazard.
♦ Use safety cable when fixes this unit. Don’t handle the unit by taking its head only,
but always by taking its base.
♦ Maximum ambient temperature is Ta : 40℃. Don’t operate it where the temperature
is higher than this.
♦ Unit surface temperature may reach up to 85℃. Don’t touch the housing bare-hand
during its operation. Turn off the power and allow about 15 minutes for the unit to
cool down before replacing bulb or serving.
♦ In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try
to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance
center. Always use the same type spare parts.
♦ Don’t connect the device to any dimmer pack or power pack.
♦ Do not touch any wire during operation as high voltage might be causing electric
shock.
H. If The IM-7S pan belt is broken
1. Turn off the main power.
2. Unscrew all the screws (A) and open the base-housing cover (B).
3. Unplug all the connect wires (C) that from the arm to PC board and igniter.
4. Unscrew the screws (D) that fix the bridge (E).
5. Unscrew the screws (F) that fix the axis gear (G).
6. Change a new belt (H) by going through all connecting wires that from the arm to base,
and through the bridge for correct position.
7. Set up the gear axis to the bridge and screwed it. Note: do not press the belt.
8. Put the belt around the axis gear and motor gear.
9. Plug all the connect wires (C) that form the arm to PC board and igniter.
10. Adjust the pan home position.
11.Screw the base-housing cover (B).
A
A
B
B
C
F
D
E
H
D
G
A
Please read carefully the instruction, which includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance.

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Pay attention to the belt tension when install the belt.
Please refer to the photos below: ( For IM-8S )
Photo 1
Photo 2
.
Warning
♦ To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
♦ Never touch bulb with bare fingers as it is very hot after using.
♦ Hot lamp explosion hazard. Do not open the unit within five minutes after switching off.
♦ Do not start on the unit without bulb enclosure or housing are damaged.
♦ The housing, the lenses, or the ultraviolet filter must be replaced if they are visibly
damaged.
♦ Do not look directly at the light while the bulb is on.
Caution
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt
any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact
your nearest dealer.
Installation
The unit should be mounted via its screw holes on the bracket.Always ensure that the unit
is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating.Always ensure that the
structure to which you are attaching the unit is secure and is able to support a weight of 30
kgs for each unit ( Below drawing is for IM-8S only ).

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2. Technical Specification
Power supply
- AC 120V~60Hz or 230V/240V/250V 50/60Hz
Lamp
- Discharge lamp MSD 250/2 GY 9.5 (IM-8S)
- Discharge HTI 150W GY 9.5 (IM-7S)
Optical system
- Standard 13° focused beam angle.
- IM-8S : Focus adjustable by DMX control.
Shutter/Dimmer
- Blackout, 0~100 smooth dimming and strobe speed variable(1~10 flashes per second).
Gobo wheel
- Independent gobo wheel with 7 gobos plus open, gobos are interchangeable: 4 metal
gobos, 2 glass gobos, and 1 effect gobo.
- Gobo wheel rotates with variable speed, giving shaking effect.
Color wheel
- Independent color wheel with 9 dichroic mirrors plus white.
- Color wheel rotates with variable speed, giving rainbow effect.
Movement
- Pan: 540° in 2.8 second.
- Tilt: 270° in 1.6 second.
DMX Channels
- Standard DMX512 signal addressing and can be controlled by any universal DMX controller.
IM-8S IM-7S
Channel 1 Pan motion Pan motion
Channel 2 Tilt motion Tilt motion
Channel 3 Shutter/ Shaking Shutter/ Shaking
Channel 4 Gobo Gobo
Channel 5 Color Color
Channel 6 Gobo Rotation Gobo Rotation
Channel 7 Dimmer Dimmer
Channel 8 Focus
Dimension: 360mm x 397mm x 503mm (IM-8S)
373mm x 295mm x 451mm (IM-7S)
Weight: 26 kg (IM-8S)
13 kg (IM-7S)
G. If The IM-8S pan belt is broken
1. Turn off the main power.
2. Unscrew all the screws (A) and open the base-housing cover (B).
3. Unplug all the connect wires (C) that from the arm to PC board and igniter.
4. Unscrew the screws (D) that fix the bridge (E).
5. Unscrew the screws (F) that fix the axis gear (G).
6. Change a new belt (H) by going through all connecting wires that from the arm to base,
and through the bridge for correct position.
7. Set up the gear axis to the bridge and screwed it. Note: do not press the belt.
8. Put the belt around the axis gear and motor gear.
9. Plug all the connect wires (C) that form the arm to PC board and igniter.
10. Adjust the pan home position.
11.Screw the base-housing cover (B).

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6. Troubleshooting
Following are a few common problems that may occur during operation. Here are
some suggestions for easy troubleshooting:
A. The unit does not work, no light and the fan does not work
1. Check the connection of power and main fuse.
2. Measure the mains voltage on the main connector.
3. Check the power on LED.
B. Not responding to DMX controller
1. DMX LED should be on. If not, check DMX connectors, cables to see if link properly.
2. If the DMX LED is on and no response to the channel, check the address settings and
DMX polarity.
3. If you have intermittent DMX signal problems, check the pins on connectors or on PCB
of the unit or the previous one.
4. Try to use another DMX controller.
5. Check if the DMX cables run near or run alongside to high voltage cables that may
cause damage or interference to DMX interface circuit.
C. Some units don’t respond to the easy controller
1. You may have a break in the DMX cabling. Check the LED for the response of the
master/ slave mode signal.
2. Wrong DMX address in the unit. Set the proper address.
D. No response to the sound
1. Make sure the unit does not receive DMX signal.
2. Check microphone to see if it is good by tapping the microphone
E. One of the channels is not working well
1. The stepper motor might be damaged or the cable connected to the PCB is broken.
2. The motor’s drive IC on the PCB might be out of condition.
F. The lamp is cutting out intermittently
1. The lamp is not working well. Check the main voltage either too high or too low.
2. Internal temperature may be too high. Check and if necessary replace the fan on the
head.
2.1 Inserting/Exchanging rotating gobos
DANGER!
Install the gobos with the device switched off only.
Unplug from mains before changing gobos!
Open the cover by loosening the fastening screw at the sides of the cover.
If you wish to use other forms and patterns as the standard-gobos, or if the gobos are to be
exchanged, remove the fixation ring with an appropriate tool. Remove the gobo and insert the
new gobo. Press the fixation-ring together and insert it in the front of the gobo.
CAUTION!
Never unscrew the screws of the rotating gobo as the ball bearing
will otherwise be opened!
2.2 Beam angel

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3. Lamp
Because of its high internal pressure, there might be a risk that the Discharge lamp
would explode during operation. The lamp emits intense UV radiation which is harmful to
the eyes and skin. The high luminance of the arc can cause severe damage to the retina
if looks directly at the lamp.
Discharge lamp : MSD 250/2 (IM-8S)
HTI 150W (IM-7S)
1.Always switch off the main supply and never handle
the lamp or luminaries when is hot.
2.Do not touch the bulb with bare hands. If this
happens, clean the lamp with denatured alcohol and
wipe it with a lint free cloth before installation.
3.The lamp generates UV radiation. Never operate the
lamp without appropriate shielding.
4.When burning, the lamp operates at high pressure and
there is a slight risk of arc tube rupture. The risk
increases with age, temperature and improper handling
of the lamp. Do not use the lamp any longer than its
specified life.
5.Make sure the lamp is located in the center of the
reflector for the best spot. Adjust lamp position by
screws A, B and C.
5.5 DMX512 Connection
The DMX512 is widely used in intelligent lighting control, with a maximum of 512 channels.
1.If you use a controller with 5 pins DMX connector, you need to use a 5 to 3 pin adapter.
2.At last unit, the DMX cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120-ohm 1/4W
resistor between pin 2(DMX-) and pin 3(DMX+) into a 3-pin XLR-plug and plug it in the
DMX-output of the last unit.
3.Connect the unit together in a “daisy chain” by XLR plug from the output of the unit to the
input of the next unit. The cable can not branched or split to a “Y” cable. DMX512 is a very
high-speed signal. Inadequate or damaged cables, soldered joints or corroded connectors
can easily distort the signal and shut down the system.
4.The DMX output and input connectors are pass-through to maintain the DMX circuit, when
power is disconnected to the unit.
5.Each lighting unit needs to have an address set to receive the data sent by the controller.
The address number is between 0-511 (usually 0 & 1 are equal to 1).
6.The end of the DMX512 system should be terminated to reduce signal errors.
7.3 pin XLR connectors are more popular than 5 pins XLR.
3 pin XLR: Pin 1: GND, Pin 2: Negative signal (-), Pin 3: Positive signal (+)
5 pin XLR: Pin 1: GND, Pin 2: Negative signal (-), Pin 3: Positive signal (+)
In case of replacement of the lamp or maintenance, do not open the
fixture within 15 minutes until the unit cools down after switching off.
IM-8S
IM-7
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5.4 DMX512 Configuration
* IM-7S without Channel 8 – Focus.
4. How To Set The Unit
4.1 Control Panel
Display
To show the various menus and the selected functions .
LED
DMX On DMX input present
MASTER On Master Mode
SLAVE On Slave Mode
SOUND Flashing Sound activation
Button
MENU To select the programming functions
DOWN To go backward in the selected functions
UP To go forward in the selected functions
ENTER To confirm the selected functions
Remote controller input
By connect to the 1/4” microphone jack to control the unit for Stand by, Function and Mode
Sensitivity
To adjust the sound sensitivity .
Microphone
To receive audio signal for sound activation .
DMX input/output
For DMX512 link, use 3-pin XLR plug cable to link the unit together.

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4.2 Main Function
To select any of the pre-set functions, press the MENU button up to when the required one is
shown on the display. Select the function by ENTER button and the display will blink. Use
DOWN and UP button to change the mode. Once the required mode has been selected,
press the ENTER button to setup or it will automatically return to the main functions without
any change after idling 8 seconds. To go back to the functions without any change press the
MENU button. The main functions are shown below:
MENU
Focus Adjust
Self-Test
Reset
Fixture Hours
Display Inversion
Display Normal
Tilt Inversion
Tilt Normal
Pan Inversion
Pan Normal
Split Color
Normal Color
Show mode 4
Show mode 3
DMX512 Address Setting
Blackout Mode " No Blackout "
Blackout Mode " Yes Blackout "
Slave Mode " Normal "
Slave mode " 2 Light Show "
Show mode 1
Show mode 2
LED off
LED on
Dimmer Normal
Dimmer Inversion
DMX512 Address Setting
Press the MENU button up to when the is showing on the display. Pressing ENTER
button and the display will blink. Use DOWN and UP button to change the DMX512 address.
Once the address has been selected, press the ENTER button to setup or automatically
return to the main functions without any change after 8 seconds. To go back to the functions
without any change press the MENU button again.
Stand by Blackout the unit
Function
Strobe
1.Gobo/Color sync.
strobe
2.Sync. strobe
3.Two-light strobe
X/Y moving show
mode selection
( Show 1 ~ Show 4 )
Please refer to Show
mode in 4.2 Main
Function.
Color/Gobo selection
1. Hold on for gobo
change.
2. Press shortly for
color change.
X/Y moving setting
1.Pan position
2.Tilt position
3.Dimmer
First set Master unit,
then set Slave units’
position.
Mode Sound 1
(LED off ) Sound 2 (LED normal blinking) Slow/Sound 3 (LED on) Position/ Latch (LED fast blinking)
5.3.1 iSolution Operation
♦ Consistent DMX configuration enable iMove to be linked together with iRock and iShow
and controlled at the same time.
♦ DMX address can be set remotely by iLead controller ( please refer to the user manual
of iLead controller ). No need to calculate the DMX channels of each fixture in the chain.
♦ Automatic switching between DMX function and built-in stand alone programs.
5.3.2 DMX Controller
An universal DMX controller to control the units, you have to set DMX address from 1 to 512
channel so that the units can receive DMX signal.
Press the MENU button up to when the is showing on the display. Pressing ENTER
button and the display will blink. Use DOWN and UP button to change the DMX512 address.
Once the address has been selected, press and keep ENTER button pressed up to when the
display stops blinking or storing automatically 8 seconds later. To go back to the functions
without any change press the MENU button again. Please refer to the following diagram to
address your DMX512 channel for the first 4 units.
DMX address can be setting remotely by IL-0824 controller. No need to calculate the DMX
channels of each fixture in the chain.

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5. How To Control The Unit
You can operate the unit in three ways:
1. By master/slave built-in preprogram function
2. By easy controller
3. By iLead controller ( please refer to the user guide of iLead ) or by universal DMX
controller
No need to turn the unit off when you change the DMX address, as new DMX address setting
will be effected at once. Every time you turn the unit on, it will show IM8S / IM7S on the
display and move all the motors to their ‘home’ position and you may hear some noises for
about 20 seconds. After that the unit will be ready to receive DMX signal or run the built-in
programs.
5.1 Master/Slave Built-In Preprogrammed Function
You can select blackout mode in (yes blackout) or (no blackout)
mode while the unit is turned on. By linking the units in master/slave connection, the first unit
will control the other units to give an automatic, sound activated, synchronized light show.
This function is good when you want an instant show. You have to select (show 1) or
(show 2) or (show 3) or (show 4) mode by easy controller. Its
DMX input jack will have nothing plugged into it, and Its master LED will be constantly on and
sound LED will flash to the music. The other units will have to set in slave mode and
select (normal) or (2 light show) mode, Their DMX cables plugged into the
DMX input jacks (daisy chain) and the slave LED lights will constantly on.
2-light show
In (slave mode), means the unit works normally and means 2-light
show. In order to create a great light show, you can set on the second unit to get
contrast movement to each other, even if you have two units only.
5.2 Easy Controller
The easy remote controller is used only in master/slave mode. By
connecting to the 1/4” microphone jack of the first unit, you will find that
the remote control on the first unit will control all the other units for
Stand by, Function and Mode.
Show Mode
Press the MENU button up to when the is showing on the display. Pressing ENTER
button and the display will blink. Use DOWN and UP button to select the (show 1) or
(show 2) or (show 3) or (show 4) mode. Once the mode has been
selected, press the ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the main functions
without any change after 8 seconds. To go back to the functions without any change press
the MENU button again.
Show 1 mode - Fixture is placed on the floor. Tilt movement angle 210°.
Show 2 mode - Fixture is fixed under ceiling. Tilt movement angle 90°.
Show 3 mode - Fixture is placed on the speaker, The spot is always projecting to
the audience’s direction; i.e in front of the stage. Pan movement angel ( left to
right to left ): 160°. Tilt movement angel: 90° ( 60° above horizon; 30° below
horizon.)
Show 4 mode - Fixture is fixed under ceiling. The spot is mainly projecting in front
of the stage. Pan movement angel ( left to right to left ) :160°. Tilt movement
angel: 90° ( vertically, front 75°; back 15° )
Slave Mode
Press the MENU button up to when the is showing on the display. Pressing ENTER
button and the display will blink. Use DOWN and UP button to select the (normal) or
(2 light show) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to
setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change after 8 seconds. To go
back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.
Blackout Mode
Press the MENU button up to when the is showing on the display. Pressing ENTER
button and the display will blink. Use DOWN and UP button to select the (yes
blackout) or (no blackout) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the
ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change after
8 seconds. To go back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.

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Color Mode
Press the MENU button up to when the is showing on the display. Pressing ENTER
button and the display will blink. Use DOWN and UP button to select the (normal) or
(split color) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to
setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change after 8 seconds. To go
back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.
Pan Inversion
Press the MENU button up to when the is showing on the display. Pressing ENTER
button and the display will blink. Use DOWN and UP button to select the (normal) or
(pan inversion) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button
to setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change after 8 seconds. To
go back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.
Tilt Inversion
Press the MENU button up to when the is showing on the display. Pressing ENTER
button and the display will blink. Use DOWN and UP button to select the (normal) or
(tilt inversion) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to
setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change after 8 seconds. To go
back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.
Dimmer Inversion
Press the MENU button up to when the is shown on the display. Pressing ENTER
button and the display will blink. Use DOWN and UP button to select the (normal) or
(dimmer inversion) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER
button to setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change after 8
seconds. To go back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.
Led Display
Press the MENU button up to when the is showing on the display. Pressing ENTER
button and the display will blink. Use DOWN and UP button to select the (Led on) or
(Led off) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to
setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change after 8 seconds. To go
back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.
Display Inversion
It is good for you to install the unit on the floor or under ceiling. Press the MENU button up to
when the is blinking on the display. Use the ENTER button to change to the mode
(display inversion), It will automatically store after 8 seconds. Or press the ENTER
button again return to the mode (display normal). To go back to the functions press
the MENU button.
Display normal mode for the fixture putting on the floor.
Display inversion mode for the fixture fixing under ceiling.
Focus Adjust
Press the MENU button up to when the is blinking on the display. Pressing ENTER
button, the unit will focus on tilt 90°, and then the unit will focus on pan 0°, pan 90°, pan 180°,
pan 270° in every pressing ENTER button. Use DOWN and UP button to adjust focus. To go
back to the functions press the MENU button again.
Self-Test
Press the MENU button up to when the is blinking on the display. Pressing ENTER
button and the unit will run self-test by built-in program. To go back to the functions press the
MENU button again.
Fixture Hours
Press the MENU button up to when the is blinking on the display. Pressing ENTER
button and the display will show the number of working hours of the unit. To go back to the
functions press the MENU button again.
Reset
Press the MENU button up to when the is blinking on the display. Pressing ENTER
button and all channels of the unit will return to their standard position. To go back to the
functions press the MENU button again.