KVANT Architect Series Quick start guide

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MODEL
SPECIFIC
OPERATIONAL
MANUAL

  
1. Introduction 3
2. General information 4
2.1 What isalaser and how does itwork? 6
2.2 Laser Safety first! 7
2.3 Installation ofthe System 8
2.4 Control System 9
2.5 Control Options 10
2.6 Connection Diagram 11
2.7 Multiple System Interlock 12
2.8 Switching ON sequence and User Interlock 13
2.9 Maintenance 15
3. Item Checklist 16
4. System Overview 17
4.1 Top View 18
4.2 Side View 19
5. Beam Alignment 20
5.1 Architect Beam Alignment 21
6. Technical Specifications 22
6.1 Technical Specifications [Architect A270B - white balanced] 23
6.2 Technical Specifications [Architect W270B - white balanced] 24
6.3 Technical Specifications [Architect A300] 25
6.4 Technical Specifications [Architect W300] 26
6.5 Technical Specifications [Architect W660B - white balanced] 27
6.6 Technical Specifications [Architect W960B - white balanced] 28

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
Thank you for purchasing this KVANT product.
Toensure proper operation, please read this manual carefully before using the product.
After reading it, keep itinasafe place for future reference.

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2
 
The following chapters explain
important information about lasers
ingeneral, basic laser safety and
some tips about how touse this
device correctly.
Please spend some time reading
these information assome ofthem are
critical for safe and ecient operation
ofthis laser display system.
IEC 60825 - 1:2014
___W AT ________nm
Diode Laser
__ W MAX OUTPUT AT __ nm
__ W MAX OUTPUT AT __ nm
__ W MAX OUTPUT AT __ nm
LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT
IEC 60825-1:2014
CAUTION
LASER LIGHT IS BRIGHT AND
BLINDING DO NOT SHINE AT
AIRCRAFT OR VEHICLES AT
ANY DISTANCE
CAUTION
CLASS 4 VISIBLE
LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN
AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
This product is in conformity with performance
standards for laser products under 21 CFR
Part 1010.4 and 1040.11 except with respect
to those characteristics authorized by
Variance Number:
Effective Date:
2012-V-0620
Dec.31 . 2018
Date of Manufacture
spol. s.r.o.
Opavska 24, 831 01 Bratislava 37,Slovakia
Made in Slovakia
Max current at 110V: 3A
Max current at 230V: 3A
03 2021
Month Year
user manual
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!
Caution
!
This Architect laser system is rated
as a Class IV laser product and
manufactured in accordance to
EN 60825-1:2014. Avoid eye or skin
exposure to direct or scattered
radiation. Wear protective goggles
ofsuitable optical density ifnecessary.
Ifthe laser isoperated inasituation where
health or property injury may occur the
operation must bestopped immediately.
!
The manufacturer and its distributors
cannot be held responsible for any
damages caused by improper use
or misuse of this KVANT laser system.
The owner/user is fully responsible for
using this product inaccordance tolaser
safety regulations ofthe country orstate
where the system isbeing used.
Handling precautions
This laser system isaprecision device that contains some
sensitive opto-electronics components. DO NOT drop
itorsubject ittophysical shock.
This laser system has waterproof and dust-proof enclosure.
The laser system contains precision electronic circuitry.
Never attempt todisassemble the laser yourself.
Ifthe laser issuddenly brought infrom the cold into awarm
room, condensation may form on the laser and internal
parts.
If condensation forms on the laser body, do not use
the laser as this may damage the laser system. If there
iscondensation, wait until ithas evaporated before using it.
Please note that some other optical devices such
as cameras, camcorders, video projector etc. can
bedamaged ifexposed toexcessive laser radiation.

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2 .1
     
What isaLASER?
The laser isadevice that creates continuous visible light energy waves (streams ofphotons that are referred toas“laser
radiation”) with the same amplitude and phase that are flowing inthe same direction; meaning they are coherent – they
stick together and form alaser beam.
The width ofasingle wave ismeasured innano-meters and defines the colour and visibility ofthe laser beam. The visible
spectrum ofthe human eye isroughly between 400nm and 700nm, going from violet toadark red colour. Ahuman eye
ismost sensitive toagreen light ofaround 555nm, meaning that a1Wofgreen laser will always appear more visible than
1Wofany other colour laser. 1Wofquality laser light isvery powerful and although itdoesn’tsound like much itcan burn eye
retinas, skin and clothes oreven start afire!
Colours
Standard full colour analogue lasers use three primary
colours: Red, Green and Blue. By mixing those together
you can pretty much get any secondary colour:
Red + Blue = Magenta
Red + Green = YellowYellow
Green + Blue = Cyan
Red + Green + Blue = White
Of course the number and precision of the colours
is determined by the modulation, stability and linearity
of the system. If the system is not stable enough, it will
produce dierent colours every time it is used, making
itvirtually impossible tomatch the colours oftwo systems
atany one time. This isvery often the case with systems
from far east manufacturers and with re-branded lasers
that are being presented asEuropean makes.
Scanning System
Ascanning system isessentially two tiny mirrors, each
moving onXorYaxis. Byworking together they can “scan”
the laser beam over awide angle infront ofthe projector.
The scanning system can not only direct the laser beam
tospecific, static locations, but it can also create shapes
by rapidly moving the laser beam over a path. Once
a shape is scanned more than 20 times per second,
itappears static tothe human eye. Soany shape drawn
byalaser isactually produced byone single laser beam
being moved bythese mirrors very quickly. Every scanning
system has amechanical limit ofhow fast itcan move its
mirrors and therefore how many points itcan display atany
one second and that isusually represented inPoints Per
Second atacertain scanning angle, i.e. 8 degrees.
How far does ittravel?
Technically, the laser light will travel forever until itstrikes
asurface and isabsorbed. Abetter question is – how far will
the light travel and still beuseful? Depending onthe power
output ofthe system and weather conditions, the laser can
bevisible for miles – that iswhy weneed tobecautious
about aircrafts when performing outdoor shows. And ifyou
get asystem that ispowerful enough then yes, itcan reach
the Moon.
What makes the laser visible inmid-air?
Mainly itisthe particles ofdust inthe air that the laser beam
hits onits path, scattering the light. This dust orfog iscalled
a“scattering medium”. That’swhy we“laserists” use haze
orsmoke machines tomake lasers more visible. Too much
of the haze or smoke will greatly attenuate the visibility,
but the right amount will make all the dierence between
noshow and agreat show.
When outdoors, lasers mainly reflect o dust and mist inthe
air but due tounpredictable wind conditions wecan never
make sure the hazers orsmoke machines will beeective
enough. And that’s why we use high power lasers for
outdoor shows – to substitute for the lack of dust, haze
and smoke.

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2.2
  
!
Before proceeding any further, please
read the following safety page very
carefully. It could help you avoid
dangerous and hazardous situations
which could lead to serious injury
orproperty damage. !
Any laser system classified asaClass
4 laser must be used with caution.
If you are an inexperienced laser
operator, we strongly recommend
that you attend alaser display safety
course before you use this laser
system in public areas. There are
various places in Europe where
you can attend quality training and
even a one day course will give you
agood amount ofvaluable information
tosafely start with.
Unless you are very competent with the use oflasers and
about the laser safety, make sure you atleast follow these
basic laser safety rules:
1. Never look directly into alaser beam.
2. Never look directly into laser aperture if the laser
system isswitched on.
3. Be aware that lasers can burn the eye retina, skin
orcause fires ifnot used correctly.
4. Audience Scanning is a technique that involves
projecting laser eects directly into an audience.
Never perform Audience Scanning unless you: a) are
trained to do Audience Scanning; b) use a projector
that has the proper safety systems built in (such
as PASS); and c) have verified that the projected
light levels donot exceed the applicable MPE for the
jurisdiction. Otherwise, always project with the laser
above audience head level – atleast 3mabove floor
level.
5. When projecting the laser outdoors, avoid pointing the
laser at aircrafts, buses, trains, etc. Never leave the
laser system unattended when it’sswitched on.
6. Always check for reflective surfaces within the laser
range – these can be very dangerous (i.e. mirror
behind the bar inaclub could bounce the beam into
bar attendant’seye).
7. Never hesitate touse the Emergency STOP ifyou think
there’s a fault within the laser system or a potential
danger to a person/object caused by the laser
performance.

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2.3
  
!
The manufacturer isnot liable for damages
ora injury caused byimproper installation
of the system. The installation should
be carried by a qualified installer who
should follow the Laser Safety Regulations
ofrespective country.
Please follow these rules during the installation:
1. Donot connect the device topower supply during
the installation. Only connect the device topower
after the installation and mounting have been
completed.
2. Mount the system only tomounting point that isstrong,
secure and away from places where nonauthorised
person could get anaccess to.
3. Always make sure the system is properly tightened
down, and that itcannot get loose and move asaresult
of sound vibrations, cables pulled on, or similar
external disturbances.
4. Always attach a safety chain or cable between the
projector and its structure (such astruss).
5. Ensure that all the cables have enough length just
incase they get caught.
6. Ensure that the system isplaced atleast 20cm away
from walls orany other objects including drapes etc.
7. Ensure that the system isplaced well away from any
heat sources including spotlights, moving heads,
radiators, etc. Make sure there isasucient air-flow
around the laser system.
8. Itisessential that the fan openings are never covered
during the laser operation.
9. Always follow the Laser Safety Regulations
ofrespective country where the laser isbeing used.

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2.4
 
The overall performance ofany KVANT laser system isalso
dependent onthe control system that you use for operating
the laser aswell asthe correct device configuration inthe
laser control software.
Please make sure all the laser settings in your control
system are set correctly before you start using your Kvant
laser display system.

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2.5
 
E-STOP remote and Remote Controller viewAnalog control option
Kvant Architect laser system with analog control option
isdedicated todisplay static beams with locally adjustable
brightness for each of R, G orB colour. Remote controller
with adjusters for each colour issupplied with each fixture.
Manufacturer can supply fixture with analog signal inputs
for each colour. Control voltage within range 0 to+5V DC
can beapplied toeach colour input. Modulation frequency
can beupto100 kHz.
DMX 512 control option
Kvant Architect laser system with DMX 512 control
option isdedicated todisplay static beams with remotely
adjustable dynamic brightness for each ofR, G orB colour.
DMX controller isnot included with the fixture. The fixture
use 3 DMX channels, one for each colour R, G and B. Each
colour output has 255 values to set the corresponding
colour brightness. The user can control the brightness
of each basic colour by setting of corresponding DMX
channel. Desired outputting colour and overall brightness
ofthe output beam can beadjusted byvarious combinations
ofeach ofthese three DMX channels. DMX address switch
islocated inside ofthe fixture and itisaccessible through
opening oftop cover.
You can connect the DMX signal tothe fixture through the
DMX signal input cable.

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2.6
 
Please check that all the control and power leads and
interlock door circuitry are correctly connected. Please see
following connection diagram.
!
Door interlock switch circuitry must
be inserted in the E-STOP Remote
interlock connector as well in order
todisable the interlock.
i Shutter key must beinserted and switched
to ON position in order to enable laser
emission.
i E-STOP Remote safety key must
beinserted and switched toONposition
inorder todisable the interlock.

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2.7
  
Multiple Kvant Architect laser systems may beoperated and
controlled byasingle E-STOP Remote. Inorder todothis,
the remote cables from all Architect laser systems must
be plugged into E-STOP outputs of the E-STOP splitter
(either 8 or 12 channel output version). Remote cable
of each Architect laser system should be plugged into
individual output of E-STOP splitter. This device ensures
proper functionality and distribution ofE-STOP commands
from the E-STOP Remote toeach plugged Architect laser
system and they are fully compatible with all Kvant laser
systems using E-STOP Remote standard. The E-STOP
splitter has two inputs, thus two E-STOP Remotes can
beused and you can control the Architect laser systems
from two dierent locations. The START buttons of all
plugged E-STOP Remotes must bepressed bythe operator
to disable the interlock and enable the emission. After
anEmission Delay period the laser projectors will beready
for use. The E-STOP splitter isnot included with the supply
and needs tobeordered separately.

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2.8
    
!
Please make sure that all laser display
safety requirements are fulfilled
inaccordance with laws ofthe country
where this KVANT laser system isbeing
used before switching the system ON.
1. Connect the system as showed on Connection
Diagram.
2. Turn E-STOP Remote and safety key toONposition.
3. Turn Shutter key toONposition
4. Release the E-STOP button bypulling itupwards.
5. Press the START button onthe E-STOP Remote.
6. After an Emission Delay Period the Architect laser
system will beready for use.
Interlock Enabled, Laser Output Terminated
The laser emission of running Architect laser system will
beterminated ifany ofthe following events happen:
1. Power loss lasting greater than 2 seconds.
2. Mushroom emergency switch depressed.
3. Safety key Switch onE-STOP Remote turned to OFF
position.
4. Shutter key turned toOFF position
5. E-STOP Remote disconnected from KVANT Architect
laser system.
6. Door interlock circuitry connected to the E-STOP
Remote interlock connector is open. Door interlock
may bereplaced by the user’s own interlock system
using a switch or dry relay closure to connect pins
1 and 2 of the E-STOP Remote interlock connector.
With pins 1 and 2 shorted, Laser Emission ispossible,
while all other interlock conditions are inactive state.
With pins 1 and 2 open, NOLaser Emission ispossible.
Refer toConnection Drawing below.
7. Cover interlock is opened byremoving the top cover.
Restarting Laser After Interlock orPower Failure
Event
After the event has been corrected the START button
onthe E-STOP Remote must bepressed bythe operator
todisable the Interlock and after anEmission Delay period
the laser projector will beready for use.
Interlock Connection Diagram

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Optionally to next Kvant Laset Projector
(E-Stop IN connector)
Cable to Kvant E-Stop box
Cable between Kvant Laser Projectors
(optional)
Cable between Kvant Laser Projectors
(optional)
User E-Stop Switch
(showed in OPEN state)
Theory of operation:
"Kvant Laser projetor" is supplied with "Kvant E-Stop Box"
and "Remote Interlock Bypass" including one cable.
If user doesn't need aditional "User E-Stop Switch",
"Remote Interlock Bypass" should be insterted into
"Remote Interlock Connector" on "Kvant E-Stop Box".
If user would like to use aditional "User E-Stop Switch",
"Remote Interlock Bypass" should be removed from
"User E-Stop Connector" on "Kvant E-Stop Box".
If "User E-Stop switch" is connected to "Kvant E-Stop Box"
and is in OPEN state, all "Kvant Laser projetors"
connected to "Kvant E-Stop Box" are disabled.
In this case NO EMISSION is possible.
If "User E-Stop switch" is connected to "Kvant E-Stop Box"
and is in CLOSED state and "Start Button" on
"Kvant E-Stop Box" was pressed, all "Kvant Laser projetors"
connected to "Kvant E-Stop Box" are enabled.
In this case EMISSION is possible.
Start Button
E-Stop
(Mushroom Switch)
Key
A
B
C
D
1 2 3 4
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B
C
D
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Author: Ing. STEFAN KUBANKA
KVANT Ltd.
E-Stop IN Connector
1
2
3
(XLR Male)
E-Stop OUT Connector
(XLR Female)
Kvant Laser Projector 1
E-Stop IN Connector
1
2
3
(XLR Male)
E-Stop IN Connector
(XLR Female)
Kvant Laser Projector 2 (optional)
1
2
3
1
2
3
Kvant E-Stop Box
1
2
3
1
2
3
E-Stop OUT Connector
(XLR Female)
Remote Interlock Connector
(XLR Male)
!
The E-STOP Remote is an integral
part of the laser projector. It is there
for the safety of the public as well
as the operator. Modifying or using
anything other than the E-STOP
Remote provided, inthe manner itwas
intended, may invalidate your KVANT
laser system’s variance.
E-STOP Connection Drawing including User
Interlock option

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2.9

!
It is essential to regularly inspect the
condition of the silica gel granules
inside the cartridges. That can bedone
through the opening inthe middle ofthe
cartridge. If the colour of the granules
inside the cartridge is green, instead
ofbrown (brown iswhen they are dry),
itmeans they are soaked, and they must
bedried out. Inspect the cartridge every
time you open the optical compartment,
oratleast once amonth.
The drying out process ispretty simple:
1. Detach the cartridge from the cover and place itinto
the conventional oven - donot use microwave!!!
2. Heat the oven to120ºC (250ºF) and leave the cartridge
inside for about 2-3 hours, until all the moisture
isreleased.
3. Insert the cartridge back into its place and close the
optical compartment cover as soon as the cartridge
cools down. That way, it will absorb the maximum
amount of moisture from the inside of the optical
section.
!If the granules don’t turn brown during
this process, they must bereplaced with
new ones.
Drying agent cartridge
Drying agent cartridge (silica gel desiccant) helps toprevent
water condensation inside the optical compartment ofthe
Architect laser system, which is much needed in high
temperatures and high humidity environments. The
desiccant cartridge isinstalled onthe inside ofthe optical
compartment cover.
Aperture Window
Toclean the aperture output window use asoft cloth and
medical grade isopropyl alcohol. If necessary, you can
remove the top cover of the Architect laser system and
clean the inside ofthe window aswell. Outdoor installation
and also interior operation ofKVANT laser system requires
special care of cleanness of the output windows. Dried
rain drops and all kind ofdirt brought by wind orgravity
tothe window surface can decrease the visual brightness
ofthe output beam or even destroy the output windows
due tohigh visible power density. Therefore, regular and
frequent cleaning of the output windows is essential for
maintaining best performance and flawless operation
ofKVANT laser system. You should perform visual check
of output window cleanness and clean up every month
ifthe laser isused regularly oreven more often ifitisused
industy conditions.
Internal Optics
The cleaning of the internal optical components should
beperformed byanauthorised technician only. Incorrect
techniques orwrong choice ofchemicals used for cleaning
could cause serious damage to the laser system. Due
tothe fact that the optical compartment issplit and sealed
from the rest ofthe laser system itshouldn’t benecessary
toperform this procedure more often than once ayear.
External cooler
Use compressed air for cleaning the cooling fans ofexternal
cooler. Please always ensure that they are spinning freely.
You should perform this service every 2 months ifthe laser
isused regularly oreven more often ifitisused industy
conditions.
Cooling fluid level
Regularly check the cooling fluid level indicator located
atthe cooling fluid tank. Incase ofnoticing fluid level out
ofmin-to-max range please contact Kvant technical support
before further steps. Always add certified cooling fluid only!
Using not certified fluids immediately voids warranty and
can cause corrosion and/or damage ofthe cooling system.
Please note that a laser light entering the aperture of your
laser projector (reflected or from another laser) or wrongly
reflected beams inside the projector can permanently
damage the laser sources.
The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover such damage.
Maintenance: no user serviceable parts inside.
Disposal of the equipment
The equipment is made of components and materials such
as metal, plastic, aluminium, which can be dismantled,
sorted and recycled in accordance with the Waste Act at
the end of the life of the equipment or when it is no longer
functional.
The equipment can also be handed over as a whole in
a collection yard.
wet silica gel dry silica gel

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 
Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your laser system. Ifanything ismissing, contact
your supplier.
Item Number ofunits Descriptions
1x
KVANT Architect Laser System
1x
Emergency STOP remote and
Remote Controller
US version BUS ID: 1647
EU version BUS ID: 1648
1x
Remote Interlock Bypass (for
USA only)
BUS ID: 651
2x
Safety and Shutter Keys
1x
User manual USB drive
BUS ID: 1054
1x
Heavy duty flight case

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 
KVANT Architect is a full colour, semiconductor diode
laser system designed for professional laser illumination
purposes and static visual beam eects.
When operated correctly and in the right conditions the
Kvant Architect laser system isable todeliver astonishing
visual eects inboth outdoor and indoor installations and
venues. The Architect laser system can create beam with
virtually any colour within the basic RGB palette, secondary
mixed colours and white.
The system is fluid cooled and designed with no airflow
going through the optical compartment of the system.
This ensures that all important optical parts ofthe system
stay clean for longer, keeping the maintenance time down
to a minimum. This is a real advantage for permanent
outdoor installations and all options of use where dust,
smoke orhaze are present onadaily basis.
This laser is IP rated up to IP67 (depending on model).
It is however important to understand that this system
must not beexposed toextreme temperatures, aggressive
environment orexcessive amounts ofdust.

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 
1. Laser apertures. 2. Laser emission indicator.
When this indicator islit up the laser
system can emit the laser radiation.
3. 10pcs top cover fast access
fasteners.
To access the optical compartment
of the laser system pull up the
fasteners and release the clamps
from hooks and carefully remove the
top cover.
4. 4pcs transportation handles. 5. Cooling fluid tank. 6. Cooling fluid level indicator.

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4.2
 
1. Mains power input cable. 2. E-STOP Remote input cable.
Inorder to use the laser system, the
Interlock must be closed circuit. This
is done by connecting the E-STOP
Remote input cable tothe Emergency
STOP Remote. Door interlock switch
circuitry must be inserted in the
E-STOP Remote interlock connector
aswell inorder todisable the interlock
and enable emission.
3. Input signal cable.
Kvant Architect systems use either
analog input levels 0-5V or DMX
siglnal to control the output power.
This ismodel specific.
!
The E-STOP Remote isanintegral part
of the laser projector. It is there for
the safety of the public as well as the
operator. Inmost countries itisrequired
by law to have a fully working
Emergency STOP in place for every
laser system used. Modifying or using
anything other than the E-STOP Remote
provided, inthe manner itwas intended,
may invalidate your laser projector’s
variance.

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 
It is possible that due to transportation, rigging, moving
around or vibrations caused by various elements during
aset uporlaser performance some ofthe internal optical
parts can move slightly resulting in individual beam
misalignment.
Ifdecline angle ofmisaligned beam reach greater values,
it can be disturbing and it is necessary to carry out the
beam alignment procedure.
!
Becautious when aligning the beams and
wear sucient laser safety protection
to avoid accidental exposure to Class
4laser radiation.
!
This Architect laser system is rated
as a Class IV laser product and
manufactured in accordance
to EN 60825-1:2014. Avoid eye orskin
exposure todirect orscattered radiation.
Wear protective goggles of suitable
optical density if necessary.