Microh ARENA COLOUR WASH User manual

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MICROH
ARENA COLOUR WASH
USER MANUAL

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ARENA COLOUR WASH
User Manual
Table of contents
1. Safety.................................................................................................................................3
1.1. Safety instructions ......................................................................................................3
1.2. Operating the fixture.................................................................................................4
2. Introduction........................................................................................................................5
2.1. Features......................................................................................................................5
2.2. Description of the fixture.............................................................................................6
2.3. Photometrics...............................................................................................................7
3. Installation..........................................................................................................................8
3.1. Fitting/Exchanging the lamp.......................................................................................8
3.2. Rigging the fixture.......................................................................................................9
3.3. Connection to the power supply...............................................................................10
3.4. DMX-512 connection / connection between fixtures................................................10
4. DMX Protocol...................................................................................................................11
4.1. Function of the control channels - 16-bit protocol....................................................12
4.2. Function of the control channels - 8-bit protocol......................................................14
5. Addressing.......................................................................................................................14
6. Remotely Controllable Functions.....................................................................................16
6.1. Lamp.........................................................................................................................16
6.2. Switching on and off the lamp via the Control Panel ...............................................16
6.3. Colour wheel.............................................................................................................16
6.4. CMY- Colour mixture................................................................................................16
6.5. Beam effects.............................................................................................................16
6.6. Dimmer.....................................................................................................................16
6.7. Shutter / Strobe ........................................................................................................16
6.8. Fan............................................................................................................................17
7. Control Panel..................................................................................................................17
7.1. Main functions ..........................................................................................................18
7.2. SPEC -Special functions ..........................................................................................19
8. Error and Information Messages .....................................................................................23
9. Technical Specifications..................................................................................................24
10. Maintenance and Cleaning...........................................................................................27
11. Appendix........................................................................................................................27

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CAUTION!
Keep this fixture away from rain and moisture!
Unplug fixture before opening the housing!
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START UP!
1. Safety
1.1. Safety instructions
Everyone involved with the installation,operation and maintenance of this fixture should:
-be knowledgeable of sophisticated lighting systems
-follow the instructions in this manual.
CAUTION!
Be careful when operating or installing this fixture.
You could suffer an electrical shock
when touching the wires!
We have made every effort to ensure that this fixture has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this
condition and to ensure safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes
outlined in this manual.
Important:
The manufacturer does not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-
observance of this manual or any unauthorized modifications made to this fixture.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the fixture are not subject to warranty.
Never let the power cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power cord and all connections with the power supply with
particular care!
Make sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the fixture and the power cord occasionally for
wear and damage.
Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than indicated on the rear panel of the fixture. Before connecting the fixture to the
power supply, make sure the power switch is set to the OFF position. The power plug should be accessible after installing the
fixture.
Always disconnect the fixture from the power supply when it is not in use or before cleaning it. Only handle the power cord by the
plug; never pull out the plug by tugging on the power cord.
This fixture falls under protection Class I. Therefore it is essential to connect the green conductor to earth, ensuring that the unit is
prefectly grounded.
Only qualified technicians shouldperform electrical connections, repairs and servicing of the fixture.
Do not connect the fixture to a dimmer pack.
Do not switch the fixture on and offin short intervals as this will greatly reduce the lamp’s life.
During the initial start up some smoke or odor may arise. This is a normal process and does not necessarily mean that the fixture is
defective.
When replacing lampsand fuses, use the same type and rating only.
Caution: Do not touch the fixture barehanded during its operation, the housing becomes very hot!

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CAUTION! BEWARE OF POTENTIAL EYE DAMAGE!
Avoid looking directly into the light source.
(Especially epilectics)!
1.2 Operating the Fixture
This fixture is a moving head spot for creating lighting effects. This product has been configured to operate with an alternating
current of 230 V,50 Hz and was designed for indoor use only.
If the fixture has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The
resulting condensation might damage your fixture. Leave the fixture switched off until it has reached room temperature.
Never operate the fixture without the lamp!
Avoid shaking the fixture or using brute force when installing or operating the fixture.
Never lift the fixture by holding the projector head or arms, as this may damage the pan and tilt motors. Always hold the fixture by the
transport handles.
When choosing the location for installation, please make sure that the fixture is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust. There
should not be any cables lying around. You may endanger yourself and the safety of others!
The minimum distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be greater than 1 meter (3 ft).
Make sure that thearea below the installation site is blocked offwhen rigging,de-rigging or servicing the fixture.
Always secure the fixture with an appropriate safety cable. Secure the safety cable by the correct holes only.
Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened.
The lamp must never be ignited if the objective lens or the housing cover is open as discharge lamps may explose and emit a high
ultraviolet radiation, which may cause burns.
The maximum ambient temperature taof 45°must never be exceeded.
CAUTION!
The lens has to be replaced when it is so obviously damaged
that its function is impaired, e. g. due to cracks or deep scratches!
Operate the fixture only after having familiarized yourself with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not qualified to
operate the fixture. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!
CAUTION!
The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged
or deformed due to the heat!
Please use the original packaging or a specifically designed flight case if the fixture is to be transported.
Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the fixtureare forbidden dueto safety reasons!
Never remove the serial barcode from the fixture, as this would make the warranty void.
If this fixture is to be operated in any way different from that described in this manual, the product may suffer damages and the
warranty may become void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like short-circuit, burns, electric shock, lamp
explosion,etc.

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2. Introduction
Thank you for having chosen an ARENA COLOUR WASH. You have acquired a versatile, powerful and
intelligent lighting effect.
Unpack your ARENA COLOUR WASH and make sure that there was no damage caused by transportation.
Should there be any, please consult your local dealer and do not operate the fixture.
2.1 Features
Moving Head Colour Wash
Motorised colour wheel with additional 6 discrete dichroic filters plus open. CMY colour mixture.
•Colours: red, green, blue, 3200 K and 5600 K correction-filters, Black-light (UV).
•Rainbow effect in both directions
•Macro-function for combinations between CMY colour mixture and colour wheel
•Frost-filter for softer beam
•Beam-shape effect: wide and flat beam can steplessly be rotated by 90°
•Combined shutter/dimmer unit allows for very smooth dimming and strobing
•Silent fans cooling; remotely controllable fan speed
•Modular construction of fixture, sleek elegant design with 2 carrying handles
•Addressing, special function settings and effects calibration via control panel
•4-digit LED display shows fixture and lamp usage, receiving DMX values, temperature, etc
•Built-in analyzer for easy fault finding and error messages
•Remote switching of the lamp
•Built-in demo sequences
•Preprogrammed variable/random strobe and dimmer pulse effects
•Black-out while head moving or CMY/colour/beam-shaping changing
•Remotely controllable speed of PAN /TILT movement for easy programming
•Remote reset function
•16 DMX-channels – 16-bit Pan/Tilt movement resolution
•14 DMX-channels – 8-bit Pan/Tilt movement resolution
•Pan movement range 530°, Tilt movement range 280°
•Automatic Pan / Tilt position correction
•High luminous-efficient parabolic mirror
•Light output via Fresnell-lens with a diameter of 150 mm
•Radiation angle of Fresnell-lens manually adjustable between 8° and 22°
•All lens are anti-reflection coated
•10 high-quality stepping-motors for smooth movements
•Uses PHILLIPS MSD 250 lamp
•Control via standard DMX controller

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2.2 Description of the fixture
1– Projector head
2 - Yoke
3 - Carrying handles
4- Base
5- Base - side panel
6- Control Panel
Base - side panel:
7– DMX output
8– DMX input
9– Power cord
10 - Fuseholder
11 – Power switch
Control Panel:
12 – Mode key
13 - Display
14 – Enter key
15 - Up/Down keys

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2.3 Photometrics

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3. Installation
3.1. Fitting/Exchanging the lamp
DANGER!
Install the lamp with the fixture switched off.
Unplug from power supply before opening unit!
To insert the lamp, open the small cover at the head’s rear panel (see the drawings) by loosening the 2
Phillips screws on the cover.
Gently pull out the lamp assemby.
Remove the old lamp from the socket and
insert the new lamp.
Do not install a lamp with a higher wattage
as it may generate temperatures that the
fixture was not designed for.
Damages caused by non-observance are
not covered by the warranty. Please follow
the lamp manufacturer‘s notes!
Do not touch the glass bulb barehanded
during the installation! Make sure that the
lamp is installed tightly into the lamp
assembly.
Reinsert the lamp assembly and tighten
the 2 screws.
Before striking the lamp, reset the "LAti" counter in the main menu of the Control Panel by pressing the [Up]
and [Down] keys in one time and then confirming with the [Enter] key.
Do not operate the fixture with the housing open!
Lamp adjustment
The ARENA COLOUR WASH lamp holder is aligned at the factory. Due to
differences between lamps, fine adjustment may improve light output.
Strike the lamp and focus the light on a flat surface (wall). Center the hotspot
(the brightest part of the beam) using the 3 adjustment screws A, B, and C
(see the drawing). Turn one screw at a time to drag the hotspot diagonally
across the projected image. If you cannot detect a hotspot, adjust the lamp
until the light is even.
To reduce a hotspot, “pull“ the lamp in by turning all three screws A, B, and C
clockwise ¼ turn one at a time until the light is evenly distributed.
If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center, or if the light
output is low, then the lamp is too far back in the reflector. “Push“ the lamp out
by turning the screws A, B, and C counterclockwise ¼ turn one at a time until
the light is brighter and evenly distributed.
Lamp assembly
2 Phillips screws
Screws "A, B, C"

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3.2. Rigging the fixture
The installation of the projector has to be built and constructed in such a way that it can hold 10 times the
weight of the fixture for 1 hour without any deformation.
The installation must be secured with a secondary safety attachment, e.g., an appropriate safety cable. This
secondary safety attachment must be constructed in such a way that no part of the fixture can fall in the
event of a primary attachment failure.
When rigging, de-rigging, or servicing the fixture, staying in the area below the installation, on bridges, under
high working places and other endangered areas is forbidden.
The operator must make sure that safety related and machine technical installations are approved by an
expert before operating the fixture for the first time or after changes have been made to the installation.
The projector has to be installed out of the reach of people.
If the projector is to be lowered from the ceiling or high joists, professional trussing systems have to be used.
The projector must never be allowed to swing freely.
IMPORTANT! OVERHEAD RIGGING REQUIRES EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE, including (but not limited to)
calculating working load limits, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all
installation material and the projector. If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt the installation yourself,
but instead use a professional structural rigger. Projectors may cause severe injuries when they come
crashing down! Improper installation can result in bodily injury and/or damage to property. If you have any
doubts concerning the safety of a possible installation, do NOT install!
DANGER OF FIRE!
When installing the fixture, make sure there are no highly inflammable
materials (decoration articles, etc.) closer than 0.5 m.
CAUTION!
Use 2 appropriate clamps to rig the fixture onto the truss.
Follow the instructions on the bottom of the base.
Make sure that the fixture is secured properly!
Ensure that the structure (truss) to which you are attaching the fixture is secure.
The ARENA COLOUR WASH can be placed directly
on the stage floor or rigged in any orientation on a
truss without altering its operation characteristics (see
the drawing).
The fixture’s base enables it to be mounted in two
ways. Use the clamps with M10 or M8 screws - check
the base bottom.
Install a safety cable that can hold at least 10 times
the weight of the fixture. Never use the carrying
handles for secondary support.

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3.3. Connection to the power supply
Connect the fixture to the power supply with the plug.
The earth has to be connected!
The configuration of the power supply cable is as follows:
Cable Pin International
Brown Live L
Blue Neutral N
Yellow/Green Earth
3.4. DMX-512 connection / connection between fixtures
The wires must not come into contact with each other, otherwise
the fixtures will not work properly if at all.
Safety cable
Clamp