KAM Energy SD1 User manual

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MANUAL VERSION 2.0
29-05-14
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Energy SD1
Powerful colour animation laser

Thank you for purchasing this Kam product, we are sure that it will serve you for many years to come.
To optimise it’s performance, please read these instructions carefully to familiarise yourself with the basic operations of the unit.
Please retain them for future reference.This unit has been tested at the factory before being shipped to you. To prevent or reduce
the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent a fire hazard, do not expose the unit to
any naked flame sources. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or if it is unlikely to be used for long periods of time.
When installing the unit, please ensure you leave enough space around the unit for ventilation. Slots and openings in the unit are
provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the
openings should never be blocked or covered.
The unit is powered by the mains, always handle the power cable by the plug. Never pull out the plug by pulling on the cable.
Never touch the power cable when your hands are wet as this could cause an electric shock. Do not tie a knot in the cable. The
power cable should be placed such that it is not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cable can cause a fire or give you an
electrical shock. Check the power cord periodicaly, if you ever find that it is damaged, replace it before using the unit again.
Contact your retailer for a replacement.
The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area
where this unit is to be used meets the requirements of the unit.
The lightning flash symbol inside a triangle is to alert the user to the presence high voltage within the unit’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient power to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons. Caution: to prevent the risk of electric
shock, do not attempt to open the unit. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. The exclamation mark inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Please read and pay attention to all laser
safety warning sticker labels on the unit.
LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION - CLASS 4 LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
AVOID EXPOSURE -
LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED
FROM THIS APERTURE
Select the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or locations subject to vibration and
excessive dust. Do not use the unit where there are extremes in temperature (below 41ºF / 5ºC or exceeding 95ºF / 35ºC).
Unpacking and safety Please unpack your new product carefully. Your new product should reach you in perfect condition.
Please check that no damage has occurred during transit. If any damage is found, do not operate your unit. Please contact the
retailer you purchased it from immediately. If there is any damage to the mains cable do not use the device. Always disconnect
the unit from the mains supply when carrying out any cleaning of the unit.
Manufacturer declarations
In compliance with the following requirements: RoHS Directive (2002/95/EU) and WEEE Directive (2002/96/EU).
If this product is ever no longer functional please take it to a recycling plant for environmentally friendly disposal.
CE declaration of conformity
R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EU), EMC Directive (2004/108/EU), Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EU).
The declarations are available on application from certificat[email protected]
Before putting the devices into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations.
This manual contains important laser system safety and operation information. Read and understand all instructions prior to
powering on the laser unit the first time to avoid eye injury and to avoid breaking the law. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future reference. Lasers can be hazardous and have unique safety considerations. Permanent eye injury and blindness is
possible if lasers are used incorrectly. Pay close attention to each safety WARNING statement in this manual.
Please refer to the Kam Class 4 Laser Product Safety Guide for more information on laser safety issues.

Laser safety warnings…
Potential laser injury hazard exists with this product! Please read these instructions carefully, which include important information
about installation, safe use and service!
Caution Avoid direct eye contact with laser light. Never intentionally expose your eyes or others to direct laser radiation.
Caution This laser product can potentially cause instant eye injury or blindness if laser light directly strikes the eyes.
Caution It is illegal and dangerous to shine this laser into audience areas.
Caution It is illegal and dangerous to shine any laser at aircraft.
Caution Operating procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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 required extensive experience. Working load limits should be respected,
certified installation materials should be used, the installed unit 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 unit 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 of areas where persons may walk by or be seated.
!Before rigging make sure that the installation area can hold minimum point load of 10 times the device`s weight.
!The device should be well fixed; a free swinging mounting is dangerous.
!Do not cover any ventilation opening as this may result in overheating
Before first time use, the unit should be inspected for safety. Inspection the unit regularly every year.
AC power
The unit is supplied with a power plug appropriate to its voltage. Should any other connections be required they must be carried
out with the following configuration:
Cable (EU)
Cable (US)
Pin
International
Brown
Black
Live
L
Light blue
White
Neutral
N
Yellow/green
Green
Earth
DMX-512 connection
If you are using a standard DMX controller, you can connect the DMX output of the controller directly to the DMX input of the first
unit in a DMX chain. If you wish to connect a DMX controller with other XLR outputs you will need to use adapter cables.
1 = Shield
DMX output 2 = Signal (-) DMX input
3 = Signal (+)
Connect the DMX output of the first unit in a DMX chain with the DMX input of the next unit in the chain. Always connect the the
output of one unit with the input of the next unit until all units are connected.
If you use a controller with 5 pin DMX connection you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter.
Caution at the unit, the DMX cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120 Ohm resistor
between Signal (-) and Signal (+) into a 3-pin XLR connector and plug this into the DMX output of the
last unit in the chain.

Front panel functions
Number
Feature
Function
1
Power indicator LED
Illuminates red when the unit is turned on to show the unit is powered up.
2
Sound indicator LED
Flashes when an audio signal is received by the built-in microphone for reference.
3
Laser output aperture
The laser light is emmited from here. Never look directly into the hole when the unit is on.
4
Handle bracket
Adjustable handle for carrying the unit and for mounting.
5
Handle adjustment
Adjusts the angle of the handle bracket.
6
Safety chain eyelets
Attach safety chains to these eyelets when mounting the unit.
Rear panel functions
Number
Feature
Function
1
Power switch
Turns the unit on or off when connected to the mains power supply.
2
Power supply input
Attach the mains cable here. Built-in fuse and spare fuse.
3
Key switch
Even when powered up, the unit will not operate without the key inserted and turned to on.
4
Information display
Menu display to control and select the software from an inserted SD card.
5
SD card input
Slot for inserting an SD card.
6
DMX input/output
3 pin XLR connectors for DMX communication
7
Remote connect
Safety connector (optional) used to turn the unit of immediately.
8
Image zoom knob
Controls the projected laser image size from 5% to 100%.
9
Menu control knob
Rotate the control knob to adjust the menu. Press to select/confirm/exit/etc.
10
ILDA through
Standard ILDA interface. Used to connect to other ILDA lasers.
11
ILDA input
Standard ILDA interface. Automatically switches between the internal program and ILDA.
12
Microphone
Receives audio signal for use in Sound-to-Light mode.

ILDA ‘through’ playback control (Master/Slave mode)
Ensure you use ILDA DB25 cables. When there is no external ILDA control signal via the ILDA Input (11), the unit can operate as
a Master unit running from the SD card and can control other units via the ILDA Through (10) interface on the rear of the unit.
This unit will not operate as a Master/Slave using DMX.
Menu operating instructions
After powering up the laser, the version number and manfuacturer information will briefly show on the rear panel Information
Display LCD (4). After this, the Information Display will show the current operating standalone mode or DMX address (if the unit is
in DMX mode). With the help of this Information Display LCD, it is very easy to set and change the operating mode of the laser.
After setting the laser, this new mode info will be shown when the unit is next powered on.
Information Display
1. Indicates the current operating mode
2. Current open folder name (e.g. A:\ directory on SD card)
3. File type (folder icon = graphic/folder ILDA icon = ILD format)
4. Mic icon indicates Sound-to-Light mode is in operation
5. Current scanner speed
6. Area that shows the current selected file or folder
7. Total number of files in current directory
The Menu Control knob (9)
IMPORTANT - this is a rotary knob AS WELL as a button that can be pressed.
Rotate the knob to choose your selection in the the Information Display (4).
Press it once to confirm your selection.
Press it for TWO seconds to jump to the main menu or to return to the previous level in the menu.
Recommended operation settings
The Kam Energy SD1 laser comprises of two main menus. The first menu (Projector setting menu) is accessed when the unit power
is switched on (1) and the Menu control knob (9) is simultaneously rotated. The second menu is accessed when the unit has fully
powered up and has pre-loaded its settings. This second menu is activated by pressing the Menu control knob for three seconds.
1. Access the first main menu by rotating the Menu control knob when the unit power is first switched ON
2. Select Projector setting and choose multi-colour from the menu (press the knob to select)
3. Then go to the Scanner rate and select 20K
4. Scroll to where is says Exit and when it says Save changes, select Yes
The layout for this initial menu (Projector setting menu) is illustrated below:
Projector
setting
Single colour 10K 0-53
Save
change
Y/N
15K
20K
Scanner
rate
LCD
setup Version
RGY
Multi-colour
Exit

Important: To access ALL the option in the secondary menu, ensure that you have selected Multi-colour in the Projector
setting and set the Scanner rateto 20K and then Savedthese options. This will allow you to change between all of the available
settings in the secondary menu. If, for example, Single colour is selected in the first menu (the Projector setting menu), then this
will be the only option available in the secondary menu. If RGY is selected in the first menu then both the single colour option and
the RGY projector settings will be available in the secondary menu (but not the multicolour option).
Language setting
If you need to change the language for any reason, please use the following instructions. Immediately after turning the unit on
(when the version number info appears on the Information Display (4)), press in and hold the Menu Control knob (9) for two
seconds. To choose your preferred language, rotate the Menu Control knob (Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English and
Japanese). To make your selection, press the Menu Control knob to confirm.
Standard operation settings
When the unit has been set to its recommended settings (see above), it is now ready to start operating. To change the unit’s
mode settings, hold down the Menu Control knob for three seconds and the secondary menu will appear. The menu comprises of
Mode, Setting, Sensitivity, Back and Exit.
1. Select the Mode from the menu options
2. Choose PRG ILD ( this will access the ILDA files as a list on the SD card)
3. Next select Setting and scroll down to Colour Setting and choose the Multi-colour option
4. Finally select the Exit menu
IMPORTANT:Ensure that Sound active in the Mode menu is NOT selected if Sound-to-Light operation is not required. The unit
requires audio of a reasonably high volume to work in Sound-to-Light mode. If the music or audio is too quiet, the animations may
tend to stall. The sound sensitivity in the Sound Active mode can be adjusted to make it more sensitive to sound with a range of
1, the least sensitive to 87.
The layout for the secondary menu is illustrated below:
Mode
ILD show X mirror Sound range
0-87
Save
change
Y/N
Y mirror
Colour setting:
Single colour
RGY
Multi-colour
Scan rate
Play speed
Exit
Setting Sensitivity Back
PRG ILD list
Built-in show
DMX
Sound active
Exit
Exit
The available Settings may differ from the above depending on which Mode is selected in the menu.

ILDA show mode - This mode plays each individual animation on the SD card. It allows the user to cycle through each animation
individually. To operate in this mode, select ILD show from the Mode menu, then scroll down and select Exit. All available ILDA files
are then listed. Rotate the Menu Control knob to view the files. To select and play a file, simply press the Menu Control knob. To
select another ILDA file from the list, simply rotate the Menu Control knob until you see the file you wish to play and then press the
Menu Control knob. To pause an animation, press the Menu Control knob once, press the knob again to resume.
The layout for the ILD show mode menu is illustrated below:
X mirror Sound range
0-87
Y mirror
Colour setting:
Single colour
RGY
Multi-colour
Scan rate
Play speed
Exit
Setting Sensitivity Back Exit
Mode
ILD show
PRG ILD list
Built-in show
DMX
Sound active
Exit
PRG ILD list mode - This mode plays a group of animations. To operate in this mode, select PRG ILD list from the Mode menu,
then scroll down and select Exit. Rotate the Menu Control knob to view the available folders. To select and play the contents of a
folder, simply press the Menu Control knob when the chosen folder name is visible. All files from within the selected folder will
automatically begin to play. If you wish to stop playing the contents of a folder, simply rotate the Menu Control knob. To begin playing
the folder contents again, rotate the Menu Control knob until the word ‘LIST.ist’ appears, the files will now begin to play again.
The layout for the PRG ILD list mode menu is illustrated below:
X mirror Sound range
0-87
Y mirror
Colour setting:
Single colour
RGY
Multi-colour
Exit
Setting Sensitivity Back Exit
Mode
ILD show
PRG ILD list
Built-in show
DMX
Sound active
Exit

Built-in show mode - This mode plays the animations that are built into the hardware of the laser. To operate in this mode, select
Built-in show from the Mode menu, then scroll down and select Exit. Rotate the Menu Control knob to view the available shows 1-
3. To select and play a show, simply press the Menu Control knob when the chosen show name is visible. All files from within the
selected show will automatically begin to play. If you wish to stop playing a show, simply rotate the Menu Control knob. To begin
playing the show again, rotate the Menu Control knob until the name of the show appears again, the show will now begin to play
again.
The layout for the Built-in show mode menu is illustrated below:
X mirror Sound range
0-87
Y mirror
Colour setting:
Single colour
RGY
Multi-colour
Scan rate
Exit
Setting Sensitivity Back Exit
Mode
ILD show
PRG ILD list
Built-in show
DMX
Sound active
Exit
DMX mode - This mode allows you to operate the laser using DMX. To operate in this mode, select DMX from the Mode menu, then
scroll down and select Exit. Rotate the Menu Control knob to select your chosen DMX address. The DMX programming guide can
be found later in this manual.
The layout for the DMX mode menu is illustrated below:
Mode
ILD show X mirror
Save
change
Y/N
Y mirror
Colour setting:
Single colour
RGY
Multi-colour
Scan rate
Play speed
Exit
Setting
PRG ILD list
Built-in show
DMX
Sound active
Exit
Exit

Play function settings
Mode selection
Menu Control knob
Function
ILD mode
Rotate knob to select
Press to confirm selection
After you have made a selection, there is a delay before the Information
Display will reflect the change (this can take a few seconds)
Play list
Built-in effects
Sound control
Sound-to-Light pattern change
Quit
Press and hold for 2 seconds
Returns to main menu / returns to the previous level in the menu
Edit SD play list
In ILD mode, select the ILD document you want to edit using the Menu Control knob, press to confirm then follow the order below:
MODE:ILD
Repetition
2
MODE:ILD
Add To List?
Yes No
MODE:ILD
Remove List?
Yes No
ILD file playback times SD default list Select ‘No’, previously compiled
list will be added to the back,
empty on the new list, restart
editing a new list
Pattern setting
X mirror
Horizontal direction of the pattern flip
Y mirror
Vertical direction of the pattern flip
Colour setting
Single red green yellow RGB
Compatible with the initial setting
Scanning speed
Set your scanning speed: 0-20K
Play speed
The rate change of the pattern speed. The larger the
numerical value, the slower the playback speed
Effective only in the ILD play mode
DMX instructions
Several operating modes were pre-programmed into the unit on DMX channel 1. Before controlling other DMX channels, please
ensure that DMX channel 1 is set in it’s proper value. The Energy SD1 is configured in such a way that this unit can operate in 24
channels. Channel 1 operates laser black out, ILDA show directory, AUTO, Sound-to-light and DMX modes. If channel 1 is set
below DMX value 200, the laser defaults to 5-channel operation and channel protocol is as follows.
Channel
Value
Function
CH1
ILD playlist
000
Laser black out
001-040
ILD show in SD card
041-080
LIST show in SD card
081-100
ILD show in SD card using Sound-to-Light control
101-120
LIST show in SD card using Sound-to-Light control
121-160
AUTO show
161-200
MUSIC show
DMX
program
mode
201-240
DMX mode
241-255
DMX mode using Sound-to-Light control

ILD mode or play list
Channel
Value
Function
CH2
000-255
Sound-to-Light microphone sensitivity control
CH3
-
-
CH4
000-255
Select the SD card folder
CH5
000-255
ILD file folder or play the file LIST
Important: In channel 1 in DMX mode when the value is below 200 it coresspondes with the ILD mode or playlist above with the
above channels 1-5. However when the value goes above 200 i.e. 201, then channel 2-5 correspond to the DMX programming
mode that can be found in the table below.
With DMX channel 1 the value being above 201, the laser becomes 24-channel operation set into two sections. The reason for
the two sections is that this Energy SD1 laser will allow pattern shape overlay. DMX channels 3-14 give you full control on the first
layer of patterns, 15-24 will give you full control of the second layer of patterns. The two-default channel modes 5 channel and 24
channels provide independent control of the SD playback feature and dual layer independent pattern control.
DMX programming mode
Image
layer
Channel
Value
Function
Pattern Image One
CH2
000-255
Sound-to-Light microphone sensitivity control
CH3
pattern
mode
selection
000
Laser black out
0001-049
Pattern out through the mode. Channel values of 1-6 will see the pattern shrink
050-099
Pattern out of bounds foldback mode. Channel values of 51-56 will see the
pattern shrink
100-149
Pattern out through the mode. Channel values of 101-106 will see the pattern
shrink
150-199
Pattern out of bounds foldback mode. Channel values of 151-156 will see the
pattern shrink
200-255
Pattern out of bounds reentrant mode. Channel values of 201-206 / 251-256 will
see the pattern shrink
CH4
000-255
Total of 128 patterns, each 2 values become one pattern
CH5
shrinking
000-063
Adjusts the size of the pattern manually
064-191
Zooms in and out to morph the image
160-192
Shrinking
192-223
Enlarging
224-255
Zooms back and forth (largest to smallest)
CH6
rotation
000-063
Adjusts the angle of rotation manually
064-191
Bends, stretches and morphs the image
192-223
Clockwise rotation
224-255
Anti-clockwise rotation
CH7
horizontal
000-063
Manually adjusts the horizontal movement
064-255
Bends, stretches and morphs the image
CH8
vertical
000-063
Manually adjusts the vertical movement
064-255
Bends, stretches and morphs the image
CH9
horizontal
shrinking
000-063
Manually adjusts the Y axis position
064-255
Bends, stretches and morphs the image
CH10
000-063
Manually adjusts the X axis position

Pattern Image Two
CH14
pattern
mode
selection
000
Laser black out
0001-049
Pattern out through the mode. Channel values of 1-6 will see the pattern shrink
050-099
Pattern out of bounds foldback mode. Channel values of 51-56 will see the
pattern shrink
100-149
Pattern out through the mode. Channel values of 101-106 will see the pattern
shrink
150-199
Pattern out of bounds foldback mode. Channel values of 151-156 will see the
pattern shrink
200-255
Pattern out of bounds reentrant mode. Channel values of 201-206 / 251-256 will
see the pattern shrink
CH15
000-255
Total of 128 patterns, each 2 values become one pattern
CH16
shrinking
000-063
Adjusts the size of the pattern manually
064-191
Zooms in and out to morph the image
160-192
Shrinking
192-223
Enlarging
224-255
Zooms back and forth (largest to smallest)
CH17
rotation
000-063
Adjusts the angle of rotation manually
064-191
Bends, stretches and morphs the image
192-223
Clockwise rotation
224-255
Anti-clockwise rotation
CH18
horizontal
000-063
Manually adjusts the horizontal movement
064-255
Bends, stretches and morphs the image
CH19
vertical
000-063
Manually adjusts the vertical movement
064-255
Bends, stretches and morphs the image
CH20
horizontal
shrinking
000-063
Manually adjusts the Y axis position
064-255
Bends, stretches and morphs the image
CH21
vertical
shrinking
000-063
Manually adjusts the X axis position
064-255
Bends, stretches and morphs the image
vertical
shrinking
064-255
Bends, stretches and morphs the image
CH11
gradual
redraw
000-063
Manually adjusts gradual redraw position
064-255
Adjusts the speed of gradual redraw
CH12
000-255
Adjusts the pattern node clarity
CH13
colour
000-007
Primary
008-015
Red
016-023
Green
024-031
Yellow
032-039
Blue
040-047
Pink
048-055
Cyan
056-063
White
064-127
Colour rotation
128-191
Single colour rotation
192-255
Blending transition

CH22
gradual
redraw
000-063
Manually adjusts gradual redraw position
064-255
Adjusts the speed of gradual redraw
CH23
000-255
Adjusts the pattern node clarity
CH24
colour
000-007
Primary
008-015
Red
016-023
Green
024-031
Yellow
032-039
Blue
040-047
Pink
048-055
Cyan
056-063
White
064-127
Colour rotation
128-191
Single colour rotation
192-255
Blending transition
Product specification
Mains input
AC100~240V, 50/60Hz
Fuse
250V / T1.6A
Total power
1500mW
Scanner angle
1-36°
Scanner speed
20K
Music control
Audio/sound activated
Laser power
550mW 638nm red laser
150mW 532nm green laser
800mW 450nm blue laser
Laser classification
Class 4
Operating temperature
10~40°
DMX connections
3 pins XLR male/female
DMX channels
24
ILDA connections
DB25
S/D connections
External SD card
Dimensions
316 x 254 x 150mm
Nett weight
4.26Kg