KVANT Architect Series User manual

Architect series
MODEL
SPECIFIC
OPERATION
MANUAL

Table of Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01
2. General information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02
2.1. What is a laser and how does it work? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
2.2. Laser Safety First! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
2.3. Installation of the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
2.4. Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
2.5. Control Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
2.6. Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.7. Multiple System Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
2.8. Switching ON sequence and User Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.9. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3. Item Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4. System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1. Top View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.2. Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5. Beam Alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
5.1. Architect Beam Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6. Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
6.1. Technical Specification [Architect A270B - white balanced] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.2. Technical Specification [Architect W270B - white balanced] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.3. Technical Specification [Architect A300] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.4. Technical Specification [Architect W300] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.5. Technical Specification [Architect W660B - white balanced] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.6. Technical Specification [Architect W900B - white balanced] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Introduction
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.
Thank you for purchasing this KVANT product.
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General
information
The following chapters explain important information about lasers in general, basic laser safety and some
tips about how to use this device correctly and safely.
Please spend some time reading these information as some of them are critical for safe and ecient
operation of this Architect laser system.
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.
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Caution
LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT
IEC 60825-1:2014
IEC 60825 - 1:2014
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Diode Laser

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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 Architect 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.
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.
Handling precautions
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What is a laser and
how does it work?
The laser is a bunch of energy waves (streams of photons called radiation) with the same amplitude and faze 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!
What is a LASER?
Mainly it is the particles of dust and mist in the air that the laser beam hits on its path. The higher relative humidity or
pollution of the air, the better visibility of the laser beam.
What makes the laser visible?
Depending on the power output of the system and weather conditions and ambient light conditions, the laser can be
visible for even tenths of miles – that is why we need to be cautious about aircrafts. And if you get a system that is
powerful enough then yes, it can reach the Moon.
How far does it go?
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Architect laser systems use three primary colours: Red, Green and Blue. By mixing those together you can pretty much
get any secondary colour:
Architect laser systems with analogue beam control are capable to deliver almost unlimited number of R-G-B combinations.
With the DMX control it is possible to reach up to 16.7 million of dierent of R-G-B combinations. Of course the number and
precision of the colours is determined by the modulation, stability and linearity of the system.
Red + Blue = Magenta
Red + Green = YellowYellow
Green + Blue = Cyan
Red + Green + Blue = White
Colours

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Laser Safety First!
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.
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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.
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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. Never let laser beams hit an audience. Always target the laser beam above audience head level – at
least 3m above floor level.
5. Avoid pointing the laser at aircrafts, buses, trains, etc.
6. Never leave the laser system unattended when it’s switched on.
7. Always check for reflective surfaces within the laser range – these can be very dangerous.
8. 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 beam.

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Installation of
the System
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
and all other applicable regulations (e.g. aviation, etc.) of respective country.
Due to character and power level of the Architect laser systems, we strongly recommend to user to install
the fixture into a protective metal cage that will provide barrier and safe distance between the device and
surrounding area.
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Please follow these rules during the installation:
1. Do not connect the device to power supply during the installation.
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 tighten down and that it cannot get loose and move as a result
of vibrations, cable pull or similar.
4. Ensure that the laser beam can’t hit any object or person beam path.
5. Always terminate the beam with non flammamble and not reflecting beam absorber capable to
permanently withstand the power of the laser system.
6. Make sure you install and connect interlock door switch to the last access door (protecting cage door,
roof door etc.) that disables the device in case of any access to the device area.
7. Ensure that all the cables have enough leverage just in case they get caught.
8. Ensure that the system is placed at least 1m away from walls or any other objects including drapes etc.
9. 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.
10. It is essential that the cooling openings of cooler unit are never covered during the laser operation.
11. Always follow the Laser Safety Regulations and all other applicable regulations of respective country
where the laser is being used.

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Control System
2.4
The overall performance of KVANT Architect laser system is also dependent on the control system that you use for
operating the system. Kvant Architect laser system is supplied with one of two control system options. Either DMX 512
control option (DMX 512 signal input) or analog control option (remote controller included).
Please make sure all the laser settings in your control system are set correctly before you start using your Kvant Architect
laser system.

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Control Options
2.5
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.
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.
Analog control option
DMX 512 control option
E-STOP remote and Remote Controller view

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Connection
Diagram
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.
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E-STOP Remote safety key must be inserted and switched to ON position in order to disable the interlock.
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Shutter key must be inserted and switched to ON position in order to enable laser emission.
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Multiple System
Interlock
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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Switching ON sequence
and User Interlock
2.8
Please make sure that all laser safety requirements and other related requirements are fulfilled in
accordance with laws of the country where this KVANT laser lighting system is being used before switching
the system ON.
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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.
The laser emission of running Architect laser system will be terminated if any of the following events happen:
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 Enabled, Laser Output Terminated
Restarting Laser After Interlock or Power Failure Event
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.

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Interlock Connection Diagram

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E-STOP Connection Drawing including User Interlock option
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.
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Maintenance
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.
Aperture Window
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.
External cooler
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.
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.
Cooling fluid level
Internal Optics
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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.
The drying out process is pretty simple:
If the granules don’t turn brown during this process, they must be replaced with new ones.
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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.
Drying agent cartridge
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.
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Item Checklist
Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your laser system. If anything is missing,
contact your supplier.
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Item Number of units Description
1 KVANT Architect Laser System
1 E-STOP remote and Remote Controller
1 Remote Interlock Bypass
2 Safety and Shutter Keys

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Item Number of units Description
1 User manual USB drive
1 Heavy duty flight case