Novopro LaserPar 3R User manual

LaserPar 3R
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Manual version 1.0
This user manual will help you operate this product safely and quickly,
so please spend a few minutes to read through the enclosed information.
Due to continuous product development, please check for the
latest version of this product manual at:
www.novopro.co.uk
Designed and engineered in the UK and manufactured in China for Novopro Ltd.
Novopro Ltd is a trade-only supplier and only supply wholesale to trade resellers.
At the end of the products working life, please take it to a recycling plant for environmentally friendly disposal.
Due to continuous product development, specifications and appearance are subject to change. E&OE.
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Thank you for purchasing this Novopro product. 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 cable periodically, if you ever find that it is damaged, replace it before using the unit again. 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.
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 (do not exceed 40ºC).
Manufacturer EC Declaration of Conformity
In compliance with the following requirements:
RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) and WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and (2002/96/EU).
At the end of the products working life, please ensure that the unit is taken to a recycling plant for environmentally friendly
disposal - IT MUST NOT be disposed of with general household waste.
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 requires extensive experience. Working load limits should be respected,
certified installation materials should be used and the installed unit should be inspected regularly for safety.
l Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging and servicing.
l 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
l The device should be installed out of reach of people and outside of areas where persons may walk by or be seated.
l A safety cable must be used when rigging the product overhead.
l Before rigging, please ensure that the installation area can hold minimum point load of 10 times the device`s weight.
l The device should be well fixed; a free swinging mounting is dangerous.
l Do not cover any ventilation opening as this may result in overheating
DMX512 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.
DMX output DMX output 1 = Shield | 2 = Signal (-) | 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
output of one unit with the input of the next unit until all units are connected.
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.
Packing list: Lighting unit / mounting brackets / instruction manual / remote control / carry bag.

Laser safety
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 Class 3R Laser Safety Guide (at the end of this manual and available online at www.novopro.co.uk) for more
information on laser safety.
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 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.
Rear and front panels
Rear and front panel functions
1 DMX Input - 3 pin male XLR interface for DMX connections
2 DMX Output - 3 pin female XLR interface for DMX connections
3 LED function setting display - shows the various menus and the selected functions
4 Menu buttons - used to select the different menu items (Menu / Up / Down / Enter)
5 Cooling vent - do not cover
6 Microphone - for sound-to-light operation
7 Mains power input IEC socket and fuse compartment
8 Laser apertures
9 LED lenses
Remote control and functions
On/Off power button
+ button – move up one level or increase the effect or colour.
- button – move down one level or increase the effect or colour.
DMX mode button.
Auto mode button.
Sound mode button.
Red button – press to select red LED. Use the +and –buttons to increase or decrease the brightness level.
Green button – press to select green LED. Use the +and –buttons to increase or decrease the brightness level.
Blue button – press to select blue LED. Use the +and –buttons to increase or decrease the brightness level.
Jump button – press to select jump colour changes. Use the +and –buttons to change the speed.
Laser button – press to select the cluster laser effects.
Gradual button – press to select gradual colour changes. Use the +and –buttons to change the speed.
Pulse button – press to select pulsing effects. Use the +and –buttons to change the speed.
Flash button – press to select flashing effects. Use the +and –buttons to change the speed.

Troubleshooting the remote control
The remote control comes supplied with a CR2025 battery. To ensure that the battery isn’t discharged during transport, the
factory inserts a small piece of transparent plastic between the battery and the contacts. This small plastic sheet must be
removed before the remote control will operate. When changing the battery, note the polarity of the battery being removed, the
new battery must be facing the same way up as the old battery. With the remote face down (buttons facing the floor) the plus
("+") side of the battery should be facing upwards (i.e. towards the ceiling). If the remote control doesn’t appear to work, first
check that the unit is set to respond to the remote by following the instructions at the top of this section. If the remote still
doesn’t work, replace the battery with a new CR2025 battery. Always ensure that there is an uninterrupted line of site between
the remote and the unit’s IR remote control sensor.
Main Menu
To select any of the menu options, press the MENU button on the rear of the unit to select the mode required. Once you have
made a selection then press ENTER to confirm. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to choose the desired menu option.
LED display
Function description
Addr
DMX address 001-511. Press up/down buttons to select
SLAv
Slave Mode
CF01-CF99
Colour fade mode. 01-99 fade speed from slow to fast
CJ01-CJ99
Colour jump mode. 01-99 jump speed from slow to fast
CP01-CP99
Colour pulse mode. 01-99 pulse speed from slow to fast
CT01-CT99
Colour strobe mode. 01-99 strobe speed from slow to fast
rGb
Sets the brightness of Red, Green and Blue LED’s 0-255. Press ENTER to save
dEno
Auto mode
Soud
Sound to light mode
L rG
Green and Red lasers both on
L G
Green laser only
L r
Red laser only
L oF
Laser off
L Au
Laser cycles through auto programs
8 Channel DMX control
Channel
DMX
Function
1
0-255
Master dimmer
2
0-255
Red dimming
3
0-255
Green dimming
4
0-255
Blue dimming
5
0
Red, Green and Blue LED’s on
1-255
Colour change from slow to fast
6
0
Off
1-255
Colour flash from slow to fast
7
0-50
Manual mode. DMX Channels 1-6 available
51-100
Choose colour
101-150
7 colour gradual change from slow to fast
151-200
7 colour pulse change from slow to fast
201-250
7 colour jump change slow to fast
251-255
Sound mode
8
0-5
Laser off
6-49
Auto mode
50-99
Red laser on
100-149
Green laser on
150-199
Red and green laser on
200-255
Red and green laser change automatically

DMX address setting
When controlling the unit (or units) with a DMX controller, each one must be set with a specific DMX address. You can choose to
set all units with the same DMX address or you can set every unit with its own DMX address. If all units are set with the same DMX
address all units will be synchronised and operate in the same way, you cannot control each unit separately. If you set each unit
with a different DMX address, they will receive the DMX signal from their own DMX address. You will now be able to control each
unit individually. The DMX address that you set for each unit must be determined by the number of channels. This unit has 8
channels, therefore you should set the starting address of the first unit to 1, the second unit must then be set to 9 (8+1), the third
unit must be set to 17 (9+8) and so on.
Product specification
Mains power
IEC mains / AC 220-240V 50/60Hz
Power consumption
25W
Fuse
2A / 250V
Light source
18 x 1W (red, green, & blue) colour LEDs
Laser diodes
100mW red / 30mW green
Laser class
3R
DMX512 control
8 channels
DMX512 connections
3 pin XLR
Operating modes
DMX512 / Auto / Sound-to-Light / Master/Slave / Remote control
Operating temperature
-25°C to 40°C
Dimensions (WxDxH)
255 x 90 x 220mm (not inc bracket)
Weight
1.5Kg
Due to continuous product development, specifications and appearance are subject to change.

Class 3R Laser Safety Guide
Important Warnings
Class 3R Lasers have the potential to harm eyesight only if viewed directly and persistently. Laser lighting effects are quite safe to
watch if installed and used correctly, and being aware of a few basic factors will help you to achieve this. This guide has been
prepared to help provide a basic background to the key safety aspects, and is based on current UK health and safety guidance on
the use of lasers for public displays.
Installation and Operation Notes
1. The laser should only be installed and operated by those that are aware of how to operate lasers and what the various controls
perform.
2. The laser should be mounted in a suitable and secure position in the venue, so that once in position, it is unlikely to be affected
by unintended movement - it must be securely fixed in place.
Introduction
Laser lighting products are used to create distinct and striking visual effects. The light that is used to create these stunning
effects is different from normal light and therefore several precautions need to be taken when using lasers to ensure that the
lighting effects are safe and enjoyable to view. The optical power output from the kind of lasers used for lighting displays can be
harmful if not properly setup or is misused. When used following the recommended health and safety guidelines, laser lighting
effects are no more harmful than looking at any conventional lighting effect.
This guide has been put together to provide you with some background information about laser safety, and guidance on the
recommended health and safety requirements for using lasers in public places. Although this guide covers the main points to
consider when using laser effects, users are advised to familiarise themselves with other guidance, particularly that issued by the
Health and Safety Executive, HS(G)95 The Radiation Safety Of Lasers Used For Display Purposes.
What is a laser?
A laser is device that produces a special kind of light that is different from normal light sources. Laser light sources differ from
normal light sources in that they produce very narrow and intense beams of light that can remain parallel over long distances. It
is this high concentration of light that can sometimes make lasers harmful to look directly into.
What is a Class 3R Laser?
Any device that contains a laser has to be classified depending upon the amount of laser light that someone might be exposed
to. During design and manufacture of the product, the manufacturer assigns the laser product to one of the various classes
defined in the Safety of Laser Products Standard (BS/EN 60825-1:2014). The classes range from the safest, which is Class 1, through
to the most hazardous, which is Class 4.
For example, CD and DVD players contain lasers to read the disk, and because they are normally inaccessible to people, they are
classified as a Class 1 laser products. Laser Pointers output more accessible power than CD/DVD players and are normally limited
to being Class 2 devices. Most laser lighting effects units are Class 3B and Class 4 laser products. These two classes have the
highest potential to cause harm because they emit the most light output. This is, of course, desirable and necessary for laser
lighting effects! In between Classes 2 and 3B is Class 3R. This class of laser is not intrinsically safe but the power emitted by these
devices is not high enough to cause a major injury in most cases. Persistent viewing of the emitted beam(s) should be avoided to
minimise potential risk.
A laser device that emits between 1mW and 5mW of light can be classified as a Class 3R laser product.
Are Class 3R Laser Lighting Effects safe to view?
Yes, if used responsibly, and in accordance with the relevant the guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive.
In the simplest terms, only persistent viewing of the output beam can pose a potential risk. As with any laser, one should not look
directly into to laser source.
What harm can a Class 3R Laser cause?
Class 3R laser devices can be potentially harmful to eyesight if viewed directly and persistently. The potential for injury that a
Class 3R laser can cause is very low and it would take a significant effort to achieve any noticeable injury. The most noticeable
effect is temporary dazzle which may disorient the recipient due to the afterimages which will be caused by the exposure. These
effects will fade after a short time.
Are there any laws or licences relating to using Class 3R lasers?
There are no specific “laser laws” or any “laser licences” that anybody needs in order to own or operate a laser for lightshow use.
However, there is specific guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive in the form of a document called HS(G)95 Radiation
Safety of Lasers Used for Display Purposes. HS(G)95 outlines a number of detailed points to consider when using lasers for
lightshow purposes. The safe use of lasers is down to the responsibility of the operator and their respect for the audience!
However, due the low emission levels of these lasers, they are generally not considered a hazard in normal
circumstances.

Most places of public entertainment operate under a Public Entertainments Licence, which is issued by the Local Authority. The
entertainment licence requirements will normally need to have a specific provision covering the use of lasers at the venue, where
it is expected that the laser installation, (whether temporary or permanent), is to be operated in compliance with the HS(G)95
laser safety guidance as part of the venue’s Public Entertainment Licence conditions.
The use of lasers, as any other equipment used for shows, will also be covered by more general health and safety legislation, such
as the Health & Safety at Work Act, and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, etc. These regulations, among
other things, state that you must ensure the safety of people present at the event where the laser is used, and also that a suitable
risk assessment regarding the use of the laser must be carried out.
Class 3R Laser Product Features
Class 3R laser products are only required to have Laser Safety Warning Labels. These requirements are laid out in the British
Standard on Safety of Laser Products BS/EN 60825-1:2014 and are a requirement of the product meeting CE approvals. The Class 3R
laser projector should contain three Laser Safety Warning Labels; the starburst symbol, aperture label, and the
warning/classification label. The starburst is intended to show that the product is a laser device, using the starburst symbol in the
warning triangle. The aperture label is located to indicate where the laser projector emits its beams. The warning/classification
label states the class of the laser product along with the warning: ”Laser Light – Avoid direct Eye Exposure – Class 3R Laser Product”
Audience Scanning
Audience Scanning is the term commonly used to describe when laser effects are being directly aimed at the viewing audience.
This creates a very dramatic looking effect, as people can touch the light, and look down smoky tunnels. But because the laser
light can touch or scan past people’s faces, it also carries a risk that it could cause damage to people’s eyesight, if they are
overexposed to the laser light. Class 3R lasers do not have the power output to create the type of effects that the more powerful
Class 3B and 4 lasers are used for. For this reason the power levels into audience is considered acceptable and no major risk
assessments are necessary by the operator. The only time when caution is required is if the beams stop moving – then the
potential of a person deliberately staring into the beam becomes higher.
Laser Safety Officer
A Laser Safety Officer (LSO) is not required to be appointed if a Class 3R product is to be used exclusively in a venue. However,
the installer, operator, owner etc should be aware of the guidelines.
Separation Distances
The classification of Class 3R lasers is carried out at a distance of 100mm from the laser aperture. The lasers should be kept at
least 100mm away from any point the audience may directly stare into the beam. As a guideline, the lasers can be placed 0.25m
above the highest surface that the public can stand on, or 0.25m to the side of spaces that can be accessed by the public.
Further Laser Safety Information and References
The Radiation Safety of Display Laser Installations HS(G)95
Published by HSE Books 1996 ISBN 0 7176 0691
Telephone Orders: 01787 881165
BS/EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products - Part 1
Equipment classification, requirements and user's guide
www.bsistandards.co.uk/
IEC 60825-3 Guidance for Laser Displays and Shows
Issued by International Electrotechnical Commission
Website - www.iec.ch
Health & Safety Executive
Website - www.hse.gov.uk
Laser display safety guidance page - www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/INDG224.htm
Health Protection Agency
Website - www.hpa.org.uk
Laser information page - www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/laser/index.htm
Laser FAQ page - www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/faq/laser/index.htm
Laser Show Safety Information Website
Website - www.lasershowsafety.org
Laser Safety – 480 page text book
Authors – Roy Henderson & Karl Schulmeister
Publisher – Institute of Physics Publishing (2003)
ISBN 0750308591
Copyright Notice – This document has been prepared by Novopro and G.L. Services, who retain the copyright of this laser safety guide.