JB Systems SPACE-4 Mk2 LASER User manual

ENGLISH USER MANUAL
JB SYSTEMS® 1/11 SPACE-4 Mk2 LASER
OPERATION MANUAL
Thank you for buying this JB Systems®product. To take full advantage of all possibilities and for your own
safety, please read these operating instructions very carefully before you start using this unit.
FEATURES
This unit is radio-interference suppressed. This product meets the requirements of the current European and
national guidelines. Conformity has been established and the relevant statements and documents have been
deposited by the manufacturer.
•This device was designed to produce decorative effect lighting and is used in light show systems.
•A compact but very effective 50mW (515nm) green class 3B laser.
•Fabulous preprogrammed laser shows for all kinds of applications: lounge bar, discotheque, mobile DJ, …
•Several working modes:
•DMX-control: 1channel for easy operation or 8 channels for full control.
•Standalone: sound activated (internal mic) or automatic.
•IR-remote: infrared remote control.
•Master/slave: wonderful synchronized shows.
•Built-in microphone
•3-digit LED display for easy menu navigation
•Key actuated on/off switch and emergency switch (interlock) input for additional safety
•Complies to EN/IEC 60825-1:2014 for Laser Safety
BEFORE USE
•Before you start using this unit, please check if there’s no transportation damage. Should there be any, do
not use the device and consult your dealer first.
•Important: This device left our factory in perfect condition and well packaged. It is absolutely necessary
for the user to strictly follow the safety instructions and warnings in this user manual. Any damage caused
by mishandling is not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept responsibility for any resulting defects
or problems caused by disregarding this user manual.
•Keep this booklet in a safe place for future consultation. If you sell the fixture, be sure to add this user
manual.
Check the contents:
Check that the cardboard box contains the following items:
•SPACE-4 Mk2 LASER
•IR remote control
•2 keys (for key switch)
•Spare connector for emergency stop
•Mains cable
•Operating instructions

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
•To protect the environment, please try to recycle the packing material as much as possible.
•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
•To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when
bringing it into a warm room after transport. Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full
performance or may even cause damages.
•This unit is for indoor use only.
•Don’t place metal objects or spill liquid inside the unit. Electric shock or malfunction may result. If a foreign
object enters the unit, immediately disconnect the mains power.
•Locate the fixture in a well ventilated spot, away from any flammable materials and/or liquids. The fixture
must be fixed at least 50cm from surrounding walls.
•Don’t cover any ventilation openings as this may result in overheating.
•Prevent use in dusty environments and clean the unit regularly.
•Keep the unit away from children.
•Inexperienced persons should not operate this device.
•Maximum safe ambient temperature is 40°C. Don’t use this unit at higher ambient temperatures.
•Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging
and servicing.
•Allow the device about 10 minutes to cool down before to start servicing.
•Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time or before to start servicing.
•The electrical installation should be carried out by qualified personal only, according to the regulations for
electrical and mechanical safety in your country.
•Check that the available voltage is not higher than the one stated on the unit.
•The power cord should always be in perfect condition. Switch the unit immediately off when the power cord
is squashed or damaged. It must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables!
•This fixture must be earthed in order to comply with safety regulations.
•Don’t connect the unit to any dimmer pack.
•Always use an appropriate and certified safety cable when installing the unit.
•In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
•Never repair a fuse or bypass the fuse holder. Always replace a damaged fuse with a fuse of the same
type and electrical specifications!
•In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the fixture and contact your dealer immediately.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
the top cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing
to qualified service personnel only.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
use or the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
this appliance.
This symbol means: indoor use only
This symbol means: Read instructions
This symbol determines: the minimum distance from lighted objects. The minimum distance
between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1 meters
The device is not suitable for direct mounting on normally flammable surfaces. (suitable only for
mounting on non-combustible surfaces)
CAUTION: Do not stare at operating lamp.
May be harmful to the eyes.

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•The housing and the lenses must be replaced if they are visibly damaged.
•Please use the original packing when the device is to be transported.
•Due to safety reasons it is prohibited to make unauthorized modifications to the unit.
Important: Never look directly into the light source! Don’t use the effect in the presence of persons suffering
from epilepsy.
LASER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
•According to the EN/IEC 60825-1:2014 regulations, this laser falls under the classification 3B. Direct eye
exposure can be dangerous.
DANGER: LASER RADIATION !
Avoid direct eye exposure! Laser radiation can cause eye damage
and/or skin damage. All protective measures for a safe operation of
this laser must be applied.
•This product is a so-called show laser, emitting radiation with a wavelength spectrum between 400 and
700 nm and producing lighting effects for shows.
•Laser Light is different from any other light source with which you may be familiar. The light from this
product can potentially cause eye injury if not set up and used properly. Laser light is thousands of times
more concentrated than light from any other kind of light source. This concentration of light power can
cause instant eye injuries, primarily by burning the retina (the light sensitive portion at the back of the eye).
Even if you cannot feel “heat” from a laser beam, it can still potentially injure or blind you or your audience.
•Even very small amounts of laser light are potentially
hazardous even at long distances.
•Never look into the laser aperture or laser beams
•Never direct the laser beam to people or animals and
never leave this device running unattended.
•This laser may only be used for shows. The
operation of a class 3B show laser is only allowed if
the operation is controlled by a skilled and well-
trained operator.
•Depending on the classification, operating a laser
product can produce laser radiation that may cause permanent eye damage and/or skin damage. The
legal instructions for using a laser product vary from country to country. The user must always inform
himself on the legal instructions valid in his country and apply them to his situation.
•The parent document and cornerstone of laser safety standards ANSI Z136.1 (2007) provides guidance for
the safe use of lasers and laser systems by defining control measures for each of the four laser classes.
This valuable document can be obtained from www.laserinstitute.org
Please note that JB SYSTEMS cannot be made liable for damages caused by incorrect installations and
unskilled operation!

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DESCRIPTION:
1. HANGING BRACKET: with 2 knobs on both sides to fasten the unit and a mounting hole to fix a
mounting hook.
2. LASER OUTPUT: the laser beam exits the enclosure, make sure to NEVER look inside the unit through
this opening while the laser effect is switched on!
3. POWER LED: indicates that the unit is switched on.
4. MUSIC LED: flashes to the sound of the music detected by the internal microphone.
5. IR RECEIVER: used to control the unit by the wireless remote control.
6. DMX INPUT: 3pin male XLR-connector used to connect universal DMX-cables. This input receives
instructions from a DMX-controller or from the Master in a Master/slave setup.
7. DMX OUTPUT: 3pin female XLR-connector used to connect the LASER with the next unit in the DMX
chain.
8. SAFETY EYEBOLT: used to attach a safety cable when the unit is rigged (see paragraph “overhead
rigging”
9. MAINS INPUT: IEC socket with integrated fuse holder, connect the supplied mains cable here.
10. LOCK SWITCH: used to switch the unit on/off by means of the key. Use the key to make sure only a
skilled operator is able to switch the laser on.
11. INTERLOCK input: used to connect the optional emergency stop switch (see picture). When you push
this switch the laser beam will disappear immediately.
IMPORTANT! For your own safety we strongly recommend to connect this optional switch!
THERE WILL BE NO LASER OUTPUT WHEN THE INTERLOCK INPUT IS NOT USED!
Temporary solution: install the spare connector on the laser. (see picture)
12. FUSE HOLDER
13. DISPLAY: shows the selected DMX address when the unit is in DMX-mode. Apart
from DMX-mode you can also select 4 other working modes, see further to learn
more about these modes.
14. [FUNC-UP-DOWN-ENTER] BUTTONS: Used to select the different functions of
the laser, see further to learn how to operate the unit.
15. INTERNAL MICROPHONE: The built-in microphone is used to synchronize the
laser show to the beat of the music.

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OVERHEAD RIGGING
•Important: The installation must be carried out by qualified service personal only. Improper
installation can result in serious injuries and/or damage to property. Overhead rigging requires
extensive experience! Working load limits should be respected, certified installation materials
should be used, the installed device should be inspected regularly for safety.
•Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging
and servicing.
•Locate the fixture in a well ventilated spot, far away from any flammable materials and/or liquids. The
fixture must be fixed at least 50cm from surrounding walls.
•The device should be installed out of reach of people and outside areas where persons may walk by or be
seated.
•Before rigging make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10times the device’s
weight.
•Always use a certified safety cable that can hold 12 times the weight of the device when installing the unit.
This secondary safety attachment should be installed in a way that no part of the installation can drop
more than 20cm if the main attachment fails.
•The device should be well fixed; a free-swinging mounting is dangerous and may not be considered!
•Don’t cover any ventilation openings as this may result in overheating.
•The operator has to make sure that the safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by
an expert before using them for the first time. The installations should be inspected every year by a skilled
person to be sure that safety is still optimal.
CAUTION EYE DAMAGE: Always position the laser in a way that prevents the
audience from looking directly into the laser beams. The installation should assure that
the beam will not strike the audience.

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HOW TO SET UP AND CONTROL THE UNIT
MUSIC INPUT SENSITIVITY:
The unit works to rhythm of the beat when used in standalone or master/slave mode
To set the input sensitivity, follow these steps:
•Press the FUNC-button until the display shows “S 0” …”S 9”
•Press the ENTER-button to confirm your choice.
•Use DOWN and UP button to select a value between “S 0” (very low sensitivity) and “S 9” (high
sensitivity).
•Once the mode is selected, press the ENTER button save it.
You can operate the unit in 5 ways:
1) MUSIC CONTROLLED MODE:
The laser runs a preprogrammed sequence to the rhythm of the music. Select this mode when only 1 laser
is used (standalone) or when the laser is placed as the first (master) unit in a chain with several units.
•Press the FUNC-button until the display shows one of the following: Sou or Aut.
Please check carefully the Menu chart above.
•Now use the UP or DOWN buttons to select “Sou”
•Press the ENTER-button to confirm your choice.
You can connect several LASERs together: just put the first unit of the chain in one of the sound activated
effect modes and all other units in “Slave mode” (display shows “SLA”) to make them all work in perfect
sync!
Note: When no music is detected, the laser output will be shut off (blackout).
2) FULL AUTOMATIC MODE:
The laser automatically runs a preprogrammed sequence. Select this mode when only 1 laser is used
(standalone) or when the laser is placed as the first (master) unit in a chain with several LASERs.
•Press the FUNC-button until the display shows one of the following: Sou or Aut.
Please check carefully the Menu chart above.
•Now use the UP or DOWN buttons to select “Aut”
•Press the ENTER-button to confirm your choice.
The laser automatically runs a preprogrammed sequence.
You can connect several SPACE-4 MK2 LASERs together: just put the first unit of the chain in one of the
automatic effect modes and all other units in “Slave mode” (display shows “SLA”) to make them all work in
perfect sync!
3) SLAVE MODE:
The laser follows the instructions given by the first SPACE-4 MK2 LASER (master) in the chain.
•Connect the DMX input of the laser to the DMX output of the previous laser in the chain.
•Press the FUNC-button until the display shows “SLA”
•Press the ENTER-button to confirm your choice.
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mode” and all other units in “Slave mode” (display shows “SLA” to make them all work in perfect sync!
4) IR remote MODE:
The laser can be controlled by the IR remote control:
•Press the FUNC-button until the display shows: “REM”.
•Press the ENTER-button to confirm your choice.
•Now you can use your remote controller to change your settings.
Note: In any standalone mode (excepted REM and SLA), press ON/OFF for 2 second to activate remote
function.
AUTO SHOW
MUSIC SHOW
LASER ON/OFF
COLOR (not used)
EFFECT PAUSE
CHANGING PATTERN
SOUND SENSIVITY
FIXED PATTERN (FROM 1 TO 32)
PATTERN REPEATING
Remote control details:
Button
function
Description
ON/OFF
In REM mode, turn on/off the laser. In any other
standalone mode except SLAVE, press 2s to turn on the
REM mode
AUTO
Auto running show
MUSIC
Sound activated show, the blue is flashing when the
sound is detected.
Sound sensivity
In sound activated mode, press music+B+1to 9 to change
the sensitivity settings
COLOR
CHANGING
To change the color (not used)
PATTERN
CHANGING
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FIXED
PATTERN
You can select one pattern from 1 to 32
PATTERN
REPEAT
Last pattern and current pattern cycle repeating
5) DMX512 MODE:
The laser can be controlled by any standard DMX-controller in 2 different DMX-modes:
•1 CHANNEL MODE: for extremely easy setup and use! (display shows “1Ch”)
•8 CHANNEL MODE: for full control on every functionalities. (display shows “8Ch”)
•Connect the DMX input of the laser to the DMX output of the previous unit in the chain or directly to the
DMX-output of your controller.
•Press the FUNC-button until the display shows: “1Ch” or “8Ch”.
•Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the DMX-mode. (1ch or 8ch)
•Press the ENTER-button to confirm your choice.
•Press the FUNC-button: the 3 digit number on the display starts blinking.
•Select the DMX-address
•Press the ENTER-button to confirm your choice.
Note: the display blinks when the unit is in DMX-mode and no DMX-signal is detected.
Some more information on DMX512:
The DMX-protocol is a widely used high speed signal to control intelligent light
equipment. You need to “daisy chain” your DMX controller and all the connected light
effects with a good quality XLR M/F balanced cable. To prevent strange behavior of the
light effects, due to interferences, you must use a 90Ω to 120Ω terminator at the end of
the chain. Never use Y-splitter cables, this simply won’t work!
Each effect in the chain needs to have its proper starting address so it knows which commands from the
controller it has to decode.
1 CHANNEL DMX-CONFIGURATION OF THE LASER:
DMX-value
function
remarks
150-255
SOU
Sound activated show
030-149
AUT
Automatic show
000-029
STANDBY
Laser output off
8 CHANNEL DMX-CONFIGURATION OF THE LASER:
IMPORTANT REMARK: DMX Channel1 is used to set the different working modes of the laser.
•To use the laser in full 8 channel mode, channel 1 must be set to value 192 or higher.
•Depending on the DMX-values of channel1, different mode can be applied:
CHANNEL
VALUE
FUNCTION
CH 1
MODE
000-063
Laser Black Out
064-127
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128-191
SOUND ACTIVATED SHOW (MUSIC)
192-255
DMX MODE (Other channels activated)
CH 2
PATTERN
000-255
32 Patterns as shown in PATTERN LIST
CH 3
ZOOMING
0-127
100%-5% Size
128-169
Zooming In
170-209
Zooming Out
210-255
Zooming In & Out
CH 4
Y AXIS
ROLLING
000-127
0 -359 degree fixed Y axis rolled
128-191
Clockwise rolling
192-255
Anticlockwise rolling
CH 5
X AXIS
ROLLING
000-127
0 -359 degree fixed X axis rolled
128-191
Clockwise rolling
192-255
Anticlockwise rolling
CH 6
Z AXIS
ROTATING
000-127
0 -359 degree fixed Z axis rotate
128-191
Clockwise rotating
128-255
Anticlockwise rotating
CH 7
X AXIS
MOVING
000-127
128 different fixed position on X
128-191
Clockwise moving
128-255
Anticlockwise moving
CH 8
Y AXIS
MOVING
000-127
128 different fixed position on Y
128-191
Clockwise moving
128-255
Anticlockwise moving

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Pattern list

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MAINTENANCE
•Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during servicing.
•Switch off the unit, unplug the mains cable and wait until the unit has been cooled down.
During inspection the following points should be checked:
•All screws used for installing the device and any of its parts should be tightly fastened and may not be
corroded.
•Housings, fixations and installations spots (ceiling, truss, suspensions) should be totally free from any
deformation.
•When an optical lens is visibly damaged due to cracks or deep scratches, it must be replaced.
•The mains cables must be in impeccable condition and should be replaced immediately when even a
small problem is detected.
•In order to protect the device from overheat the cooling fans (if any) and ventilation openings should be
cleaned monthly.
•The interior of the device should be cleaned annually using a vacuum cleaner or air-jet.
•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 surroundings can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s optics.
•Clean with a soft cloth using normal glass cleaning products.
•Always dry the parts carefully.
•Clean the external optics at least once every 30 days.
•Clean the internal optics at least every 90 days.
Attention: We strongly recommend internal cleaning to be carried out by qualified personnel!
SPECIFICATIONS
Mains Input: AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz
Fuse: 250V 1A slow blow (20mm glass)
Total Power consumption: 12W
Sound Control: Internal microphone
DMX connections: 3pin XLR male / female
DMX channels: 1 or 8 channels
DMX starting address: 001 →505
Laser Power: 50mW Green CW laser (λ = 515nm)
Laser radiation class: 3B
Beam diameter @ aperture: <5mm
Divergence (each beam) <2 mrad
Divergence (total output) <90°
Working temperature: 10°C to 40°C
Laser Safety Standard: EN/IEC 60825-1:2014
Size: 148x168x80mm
Weight: 1.35kg
Every information is subject to change without prior notice
You can download the latest version of this user manual on our website: www.jb-systems.eu