Kino Flo ParaZip 200 User manual

Operation Manual
ParaZip
200 & 400
Part No. 3100039 Rev B 01-07-2008

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ZIP-400-120………. ParaZip 400 DMX
120VAC
ZIP-400-230………. ParaZip 400 DMX
230VAC
GFR-Z4…. ParaZip 400 Gel Frame
GFR-Z2…. ParaZip 200 Gel Frame
LVR-Z4-S….ParaZip 400 Louver/Silver
LVR-Z2-S….ParaZip 200 Louver/Silver
ZIP-200-120… ParaZip 200 DMX
120VAC
ZIP-200-230… ParaZip 200 DMX
230VAC

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Remove Gel frame. Remove the lamp base
cover by pulling up on
the two push-buttons.
Insert lamp tip first.
Snap lamp base into
Lamp connector.
Replace Lamp Base
Cover and push down on
pins to lock.
To release lamps, press
Red Button and lift lamp
base out.
The Gel Frame is secured to the fixture by 4 spring-loaded pins. Align the
pins of the Gel Frame with the oval receptacle holes on the edge of the
fixture. Pull back the pins and release into the receptacles to properly
secure the Gel Frame.

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(A) (B)
A) The Gel Frame comes with
Gel Clips. Cut the gel to size and
use the Clips to fasten the gel to
the Frame.
B) Another method is to apply
transfer tape directly to the gel
frame. The clips are not
necessary when taping the gel.
Place the long edge of the Louver into the lower channel containing a set of
leaf springs. Press down on the Louver and slip the upper edge of the
louver into the upper channel of the fixture. Honeycomb louvers have tabs
on the side to enable easy handling. To remove, reverse the procedure.
Attach the Barndoors (sold separately) to the two
receptacles located along the top and bottom
edge of the fixture.
Adjust the door
tension with a Phillips
Screwdriver.

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Warning! To Ensure Proper Operation
ALWAYS TURN OFF THE FIXTURE BEFORE connecting or
disconnecting lamps. After the lamps are properly installed, the Ballast
can be turned on. Avoid operating in temperatures above 125°F (51°C) or
below 60°F (15°C).
In temperatures below 60°F or 15°C the ballast may take longer to strike.
If lamps do not strike within 5 seconds, switch the ballast to OFF, and try
again. Check that the lamps are properly seated and the dimmer is up full,
then restrike. If temperatures are too low, try to warm up the fixture to
at least 60°F. Lamps will turn on at preset dimmer settings as long as the
temperature is above 60°F or 15°C.
DMX-In & DMX-
Out:
DMX-in receives
DMX signals from
Dimmer Board,
DMX-Out relays
DMX signal
through to other
fixtures or
Instruments.
End of Line:
Terminates DMX
signal at the end of
Fixture series.
Manual
Dimmer
Control
Power Switch:
Turns fixture on
and off.
DMX / MANUAL
Lamp Select:
Sets the fixture for
2 or 4 lamp
operation.
DMX
Address:
Sets DMX
address of
Fixture.
DMX Indicator:
Lights if valid
DMX signal is
p
resent.
Remote Dimmer
Jack:
Hand held
dimmer control
input jack.
Fuse:
Time
delay
fuse.

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The on-board dimmer dial can manually dim lamps.
The REMOTE DIM jack enables the use of a
handheld remote control dimmer (Part # DIM-5,
Hand Held Dimmer).
The MANUAL DIM LAMPS switch selects 4 or 2 lamp
operation. In the 4setting all four lamps are dimmed.
In the 2setting the center two lamps are dimmed.
Note: All manual controls are disabled as soon as the DMX cable
is applied. For Manual control with DMX cables plugged in,
set address to”000”. There is a 5 second delay when switching
between DMX and Manual control.
DMX Addressing
Prior to hanging any instruments,
set the DMX address of each Fixture.
Push the tabs above or below the number
window to set the address. (Valid addresses
range from 001 to 512.) The light above the
address block will illuminate if a DMX signal
is present.
The DMX DIM CHANNELS feature allows user to
select two sets of lamps for DMX dimming control.
The ParaZip 400 Select operates on one or two
DMX addresses.
Position 1 requires one DMX address and renders
control of all four lamps on one dimmer channel.
Position 2requires two DMX addresses to control
4 lamps on two addresses and two dimmer
channels.
The 1st address controls the inner two lamps.
The 2nd address controls the outer two lamps.

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ParaZip Fixtures can be jumpered
using the IN and OUT ports. As many
as 100 Fixtures can be jumpered on
one chain as long as the DMX cable
run remains under 1000 feet or 40 x
25ft DMX cables.
Note: When operating Fixtures at great
distances from the dimmer board, it is
recommended to use Opto-Isolators
to provide DMX signal amplification.
The END OF LINE switch must be set to open
( O ) on Fixtures within the DMX chain.
Set to END OF LINE when the Fixture is the last
DMX control device in the chain.
Note: When the last Fixture's DMX Term is set to
“END OF LINE,” it will absorb all energy in the
DMX line, ensuring DMX signals are transmitted
correctly. If a signal is not terminated, it is called
a “Reflected Wave,” and may create
transmission errors by causing valid DMX signals
to be canceled.
The ParaZip 200 operates on
one address per fixture.
Two lamps are dimmed on one
dimmer channel.
Tip: Position 2 allows for a greater degree of control. The board
operator can turn two lamps off (1 f-stop drop in exposure) without
shifting the color temperature.

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LAMPS FAIL TO LIGHT:
•With the power switch in the ON position, the red light should be on. If it is not,
Voltage is not present. Check your power feed. Check the fuse on the fixture and
replace if necessary (5 x 20mm, T3.15AH/250V, Time Delay Type)
•The on board manual dimmer should be full up, turned completely clockwise.
•Check lamp contact. Lamps must be properly seated. If one lamp is not making
contact or is burned out, two lamps will be off.
•Replace lamp or lamps.
•After having checked that lamps are correctly seated, turn off power to the fixture
for 60 seconds and restart.
•With DMX cable connected, if yellow light is off, there is no DMX signal.
Establish a valid DMX signal.
•With DMX cable plugged in and yellow indicator on:
1. Address must be between 001 and 512. Addresses above 512
are invalid.
2. The dimmer setting on lighting board must in the full up mode.
3. The last fixture must have the DMX termination switch set to
END of LINE. Numerous terminated fixtures on a DMX run will
result in DMX signal corruption.
Note: If a Fixture or Ballast loses its DMX signal it will hold its last
DMX command. For this reason it is important to turn the Fixture or
Ballast off using the DMX commands. For example, if you try to turn off
the lights by turning off the dimmer board, the lights will remember their
last DMX command and stay on. The Fixtures or Ballasts require
a DMX “Off” or “Black-out” command in order to turn off.

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BRD-Z4 ParaZip 400
Barndoors (set of 2)
BRD-Z2 ParaZip 200
Barndoors (set of 2)
DIM-5 Hand Held remote
dimmer with 15ft dimming cable
MTP-I40…Baby Receiver Mount
MTP-I80…Junior Pin Mount
LVR-Z445..… ParaZip 400, Louver 45°
LVR-Z460….. ParaZip 400, Louver 60°
LVR-Z490….. ParaZip 400, Louver 90°
LVR-Z245….. ParaZip 400, Louver 45°
LVR-Z260….. ParaZip 400, Louver 60°
LVR-Z290….. ParaZip 400, Louver 90°

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KAS-Z41… ParaZip 400 Case
KAS-Z21… ParaZip 200 Case
XLR-525…Dmx Cable 5-Pin xlr, 25ft
XLR-515…Dmx Cable 5-Pin xlr, 15ft
KAS-CL6 …. 6-Lamp Carry Case,
(55W Compact)

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ZIP-400
ParaZip 400
Power requirements: 120VAC or 230VAC
Amperage: 2 amps at 120VAC, 1.1 amps at 230VAC
Weight:with lamps, louver and gel frame
20.1lbs / 9.0kg
Dimensions: 50 x 16 x 6.5”
(127 x 40.5 x 16.5cm)
Lamp types: 55 watt compact fluorescent lamps
with 2G11 base
Switching: 4 lamp and 2 lamp on/off
Dimming:Manual and DMX
ZIP-200
ParaZip 200
Power requirements: 120VAC or 230VAC
Amperage:1.1 amps at 120VAC
.6 amps at 230VAC
Weight:with lamps, louver and gel frame
13.9lbs / 6.3kg
Dimensions:50 x 11 x 5”
(127 x 28 x 12.5cm)
Lamp types: 55 watt compact fluorescent lamps
with 2G11 base
Switching: 2 lamps on/off
Dimming: Manual and DMX

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Environmental: Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment.
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product
shall not be treated as household waste. This product is made of recyclable
materials and should be disposed of in accordance with local and state
regulations.