Ocean Optics SeaChanger User manual

SeaChanger
Installation and Operation Manual
Document Number 640-11100-000-02-0305
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Offices: Ocean Optics, Inc. Sales and Worldwide Headquarters
830 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, FL, USA 34698
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Ocean Optics, Inc. Customer Service
8060A Bryan Dairy Road, Largo, FL, USA 33777
www.OceanOnStage.com
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FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference,
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Copyright © 2001-2005 Ocean Optics, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from Ocean Optics, Inc.
This manual is sold as part of an order and subject to the condition that it shall not, by way of trade or otherwise, be lent, re-sold, hired out or
otherwise circulated without the prior consent of Ocean Optics, Inc. in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published.
Trademarks
SeaChanger is a trademark of Ocean Optics, Inc. Source Four is a registered trademark of Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. (ETC). All other
products and services mentioned herein are the trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks, or registered service marks of their respective
owners.
Limit of Liability
Every effort has been made to make this manual as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is implied. The information
provided is on an “as is” basis. Ocean Optics, Inc. shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or
damages arising from the information contained in this manual.

Important Safety and Warranty
Notices
Safety Information
Please read all instructions prior to assembling, mounting, and operating this equipment.
Product Modification Warning
Ocean Optics products are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of United States and
International safety regulations. Modifications to the product could affect safety and render the product
noncompliant to relevant safety standards.
Warranty Information
Limited Warranty
Unless otherwise stated, your product unit is covered by a one-year parts and labor limited warranty.
Dichroic filters are not guaranteed against breakage or scratches to coating. It is the owner’s responsibility
to furnish receipts or invoices for verification of purchase, date, and dealer or distributor. If purchase date
cannot be provided, date of manufacture will be used to determine warranty period.
Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair
It is necessary to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from your dealer or point of
purchase BEFORE any units are returned for repair. The manufacturer will make the final determination
as to whether or not the unit is covered by warranty. Lamps are covered by the lamp manufacturer’s
warranty.
All product units or parts returned to Ocean Optics must be packaged in a suitable manner to ensure the
protection of such product units or parts. This packaging must be clearly and prominently marked to
indicate that the package contains returned product units or parts and must also display its RMA number.
Accompany all returned product units or parts with a written explanation of the alleged problem or
malfunction. Ship returned product units or parts to: Ocean Optics, 8060A Bryan Dairy Road, Largo,
Florida, 33777.
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Important Safety and Warranty Notices
Note
Freight damage claims are invalid for fixtures shipped in non-factory boxes and packing
materials.
Freight
All shipping charges will be paid by the purchaser. Items under warranty shall have return shipping paid
by the manufacturer only in the continental United States. Under no circumstances will freight collect
shipments be accepted. Prepaid shipping does not include rush expediting such as air freight. Air freight
can be sent customer collect in the continental United States.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. OCEAN OPTICS, INC. MAKES NO WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT, AND OCEAN OPTICS
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Warranty is void if the product is misused, damaged, modified in any way, or for unauthorized repairs or
parts. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights, which vary from state
to state.
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Table of Contents
About This Manual .......................................................................................................... v
Document Purpose and Intended Audience.............................................................................. v
Document Summary.................................................................................................................. v
Product-Related Documentation ............................................................................................... v
Upgrades......................................................................................................................... v
Chapter 1: Features ............................................................................1
SeaChanger Color Engine .............................................................................................. 1
SeaChanger Features ..................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2: Setup and Configuration .................................................3
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................... 3
Optional Accessories................................................................................................................. 3
SeaChanger Setup.......................................................................................................... 3
Mounting the SeaChanger on a Source Four Ellipsoidal Fixture..................................... 4
Optimizing Performance ............................................................................................................ 5
Determining a Valid DMX Base Address......................................................................... 6
Setting the SeaChanger DMX Base Address.................................................................. 6
Chapter3: Operation ...........................................................................7
Overview ......................................................................................................................... 7
Power and DMX Connections ................................................................................................... 7
SeaChanger Display and Control Buttons................................................................................. 7
DMX Signal Indicator................................................................................................................. 7
Display Blanking ........................................................................................................................ 7
USITT DMX512-A Manufacturer ID........................................................................................... 8
Setting the Base DMX Address................................................................................................. 8
DMX Control .............................................................................................................................. 9
RDM Communication ................................................................................................................ 10
Direct Panel Entry...................................................................................................................... 11
Demo Mode ............................................................................................................................... 12
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Appendix A: SeaChanger Specifications..........................................13
Appendix B: Maintenance..................................................................14
Cleaning the SeaChanger Dichroics ............................................................................... 14
Index.....................................................................................................15
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About This Manual
Document Purpose and Intended Audience
This document provides you with an installation section to get your SeaChanger up and running.
Document Summary
Chapter Description
Chapter 1: Features Provides a list of product features.
Chapter 2: Setup and Configuration Contains instructions for unpacking, installing
and configuring the SeaChanger.
Chapter 3: Operation Contains instructions for using the
SeaChanger.
Appendix A: SeaChanger Specifications Provides product specifications.
Appendix B: Maintenance Provides for cleaning the SeaChanger
dichroics.
Product-Related Documentation
You can access documentation for SeaChanger by visiting our website at www.OceanOnStage.com.
Upgrades
Occasionally, you may find that you need Ocean Optics to make a change or an upgrade to your system.
To facilitate these changes, you must first contact Customer Service and obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) number. Please contact Ocean Optics for specific instructions when returning a
product.
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Chapter 1
Features
SeaChanger Color Engine
The SeaChanger Color Engine is an innovative dichroic color-mixing accessory for the ETC™Source
Four™ ellipsoidal fixture. SeaChanger gives you the freedom to mix any color as well as perform live
fades from one color to another smoothly, silently, and cleanly.
SeaChanger attaches between the rear housing assembly and the front barrel assembly of the Source Four,
and does not interfere with the gate area. You can still use patterns, irises, gobo changers, and all the
usual accessories with your Source Fourfixture.
SeaChanger uses dichroic borosilicate glass, which will not fade or change color. So, the color you create
during rehearsals is the same color you will see a week, a month, or a year later. And, there are no gel
scrolls to burn out or replace.
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1: Features and Specifications
SeaChanger Features
Your SeaChanger Color Engine offers the following features:
•Easy installation – Locks on to existing bayonet lens mount with
no modifications
•High-efficiency dichroics – Less light loss with dichroic color
than with a gel
•No interference with Source Four optics – Can be used with any
lens type
•Smooth color mixing – Includes pastel and saturated colors
•Fully dichroic colors that never fade
•Full control over color mixing from smooth, stepless movement
to rapid color changes – Allows slow, imperceptible color fades
•Silent operation – Contains no fans
•Live color fading from one color to another at any speed with no
strange, intermediate colors
•No interference with Source Four’s gobos, irises, or gobo rotators
•Operates on 6 DMX channels: Cyan, Yellow, Magenta (CYM),
and Dimmer
SeaChanger Color Gamut
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