OPTI Kinetics Solar 250 User manual

CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DO'S AND DO NOT'S
MOUNTING
POWER
FUSES
THE GATE
EFFECTS
GATE EFFECT ACCESSORIES
LENSES
FRONT OF LENS ACCESSORIES
LAMP CHANGING
CLEANING
COOLING SYSTEM
TECHNICAL DATA
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Solar Effects
Projector Manual
Kinetics

When using your projection equipment, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions before using.
2. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by, or near, children. Do not leave
appliance unattended while in use.
3. Care must be taken, as burns can occur from touching hot parts.
4. Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord, or if the appliance has been dropped or
damaged - until it has been examined by a qualified service person.
5. Position the cord so that it will not be tripped over, pulled, or come into contact with hot
surfaces.
6. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating at least equal to that of the
appliance should be used. Cords rated for less amperage than the appliance may overheat.
7. Always unplug appliance from electrical outlet before cleaning and servicing and when not in
use. Never yank cord to pull plug from outlet. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
8. Let appliance cool completely before packing. Loop cord loosely around appliance when
storing.
9. To reduce risk of electric shock, do not immerse product in water or other liquids.
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not dismantle this appliance, but take it to a qualified
repairers when servicing is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when
the product is used subsequently.
11. The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a
risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
12. Connect this appliance to a grounded outlet.
13. Disconnect this unit from its source of supply before replacing the projection lamp.
14. A safety chain or cable must be fitted to the projector and secured to an immovable object at
all times. The securing point must be able to withstand the shock weight of the projector
should it fall.
15. The axis across the width of the projector should remain horizontal if possible. Tilting the
projector along this axis may reduce lamp life.
16. During focussing of the projected image beware of rotating the projection lens too far anti-
clockwise, as this may cause the lens to become separated from the projector, and perhaps
dropped and broken which may cause injury.
17. DO NOT attempt lamp replacement while the unit is still hot, there is a risk of burns from the
lamp.
18. The procedures described in the Maintenance section must be carried out by qualified
service personnel who should work under authority of the manufacturers recognised agent.
19. After any maintenance or cleaning all parts must be absolutely dry before refitting to the
projector.
20. When replacing the cover of the projector always ensure that the wiring to the lamp and
12V~ sockets is correctly engaged within the slots in the cover and not trapped.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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2. Mounted on top of a flat surface by using the
hanging bracket as an adjustable stand.
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There are 3 methods of mounting:
1. Suspended from above with it's hanging bracket
firmly fixed to a strong beam or Trilite truss.
Do
1. Operate in wet conditions or allow liquid to enter.
2. Touch the lamp glass with bare hands.
3. Cover the air inlet grilles when projector is on.
4. Remove hatch or case when projector is hot.
5. Remove hatch or case when connected to mains.
6. Allow flammable materials within 500mm when hot.
7. Flash test the mains input.
8. Operate the lamp for more than the specifeid life.
9. Operate if the lamp is damaged or deformed.
11. Operate if heat filter or lens is scratched or damaged.
1. Read instruction manual before installation or use.
2. Use a safety chain firmly attached to a mounting
strong enough to withstand the shock should the
projector fall.
3. Ensure that the mounting point will withstand its
weight.
4. Refer electrical installation work to qualified
personnel.
5. Ensure that all fastening devices are securely
tightened before use.
Do Not
Do's and Do Not's
Mounting
When hung from above, the projector must be securely
attached to a mounting point, able to support its weight. All
nuts, bolts and other fixings must be securely tightened, as
well as the hanging bracket knobs and locking levers.
IMPORTANT
When hanging a safety chain or cable must be fitted
to the projector and secured to an immovable object
at all times. The securing point must be able to
withstand the shock weight of the projector.
3. Fixed with the
hanging bracket
under the
projector bolted
to an immovable
flat surface.
Fitting the safety chain or cable
One end of the chain or cable is fitted to the eye hole on side
of the Solar 250 projector* or the rear fab grill on the Solar
100C. The other end is securely fitted, as tight as possible to
an immovable object.
* The safety chain or cable may also be looped through the
hanging bracket on the Solar 250 projector.

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Adjusting the Hanging Bracket
Solar 250
1. Loosen central knobs on both sides and move
the bracket/projector into desired position.
2. Tighten knobs securely.
Power
The mains supply is supplied via the IEC mains inlet
socket at the rear of the unit. An IEC power cable is
supplied with each projector with plug fitted.
Simply plug in the IEC
lead to the back of the
projector and switch to
the ON position.
Switching On
Solar 100C
1. Loosen the securing lever and move the bracket/
projector into desired position.
2. Tighten lever securely.
3. To adjust position of the lever press the central
button pull away from the projector and turn to
desired position. Then release.
POWER RATING 350W MAX
Solar 250 Solar 100C
OPERATING VOLTAGES
220-240V~ 50-60Hz or 110-120V~ 50-60Hz
Before use check the voltage selector switch, on the
back of the projector, is set
to the same voltage as
your local mains supply.
If incorrect, move to the
correct voltage position.
The mains supply is supplied via the IEC mains inlet
socket at the rear of the unit. An IEC power cable is
supplied with each projector with plug fitted.
POWER RATING 110W MAX
OPERATING VOLTAGES
220-240V~ 50-60Hz or 110-120V~ 50-60Hz
The Solar 100C is factory set to the correct operating
voltage of the Country where it is sold
Simply plug in the IEC
lead to the back of the
projector and switch to
the ON position.
Switching On
The mains fuse is fitted
into the rear IEC panel.
The mains fuse ratings are:
Replace mains fuse
1. Unscrew retaining screw cap.
2. Remove old fuse and replace with new fuse.
3. Refit and tighten screw cap.
220-240V~ 50-60Hz 20mm x 5mmØ T2A/250V
110-120V~ 50-60Hz 20mm x 5mmØ T4A/250V
Solar 250
Mains fuse
The mains fuse is fitted into the
rear IEC panel. The mains fuse
ratings are:
Replace mains fuse
1. Prise out fuse holder with flat ended screwdriver.
2. Remove old fuse and replace with new fuse.
3. Refit fuse holder and push in until flush with
surface of the IEC panel.
220-240V~ 50-60Hz
20mm x 5mmØ T1.6A/250V
110-120V~ 50-60Hz
20mm x 5mmØ T3.15A/250V
Solar 100C
Mains fuse

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The Gate
The 'gate' of an OPTI Effects Projector is the area between lamp optics and the focussing lens into which the
effect(s) to be projected are placed.
On both the Solar 250 and 100C the gate is a fixed opening and has two sides with runners on them into which
'effect accessories' which hold the effect(s) to be projected.
Rear The side closest to the lamp optics. The primary or main focal effect is fitted onto the appropriate
effects accessory and this is then placed into the rear gate runners.
Front The side closest to the focussing lens. The secondary or image altering part of the effect, if required,
is fitted onto the appropriate effects accessory and this is then placed into the front gate runners.
Effects
The range of effects available for the Solar 250 and
100C is split into three main groups. Effect Wheels,
Effect Cassettes (50mm or 3") and Static Gobos.
There is a wide range of standard Wheels and Effect
Cassettes available which are featured on our web site
and in our Effects & Projection catalogue. In addition, if
you require something bespoke we can produce
custom effects in all sizes which also includes static
gobos and slide transparencies.
The 12V~ fuse is located on the side of the projector
nest to the frot part of the gate and between the Safety
Chain eye and the three 12V~ sockets.
The 12V~ outlets are protected by a 20mm x 5mmØ
T4A/250V time delay fuse.
1 & 3
Solar 250 12V~ fuse Solar 100C 12V~ Auto Reset
1. Unscrew retaining screw cap.
2. Remove old fuse and replace with new fuse.
3. Refit and tighten screw cap.
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The 12V~ outlets are protected by an internal Auto
Reset fuse.
220-240V~ 50-60Hz 500mA MAX
110-120V~ 50-60Hz 1.1A MAX
The internal Auto Reset fuse is factory fitted and there
is no need to replace. If it 'trips' power supply will be
cut to the 12V~ sockets. Reset by switching off the
projector, allow it to cool and then switch on again.
Powered effects accessories need to be connected to one of the 12V~ sockets on
the side of the unit. The Solar 250 has 3 two-pin sockets. The Solar 100C has 2 two-
pin sockets on the opposite side to the Solar 250.
The two-pin plug from the powered effect accessory fits into any of the sockets.
Once power is applied and the projector is turned on the effect acessory will start to
operate. In the case of an autochanger it will initialise and locate itself with position 1
in the field of illumination.
Plugging 12V~ Effect Accessory into the projector

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Effects and Accessories
A range of OPTI Kinetics effects accessories are available for the Solar 250 and Solar 100C Effects Prpjectors.
Projection accessories are either: Gate (Gobo Holding) Accessories or Front of Lens Accessories. Gate Accessories hold the
object(s) to be projected (see page 5 for more detailed description) and Front of Lens Accessories modify the image.
Single Gobo and Cassette Accessories
GOBO HOLDERS
Slide/Gobo Holder FG6033
Slide/Gobo Holder (+1/2 rpm Wheel Rotator) FG6037
GOBO & CASSETTE ROTATORS
Slide/Gobo Rotator FG6382
3” Effect Cassette Rotator FG6320
50mm Effect Cassette Rotator FG6391
3” Slide Cassette FG6381
Cassette Safe FG6326
* If rotation of the projected image is desired.
Single Gobo Projection
Projector + Lens
1 x Custom B/W 50mm Gobo
1 x 50mm Gobo Holder or
(50mm Gobo Rotator*)
If you simply want to project a single image either static or
rotating, this is what you will need. For lens selection see
page 9.
Projector + Lens
1 x Double image 50mm
Cassette
1 x 50mm Cassette Rotator*
* Rotates the outer image or text around or over a static image on
the other glass gobo (as illustrated).
Double Image Cassette Projection
The Double Image Cassette is unique to OPTI. There are two
sizes both of which contain two gobos. One static, the other
rotating. They can either create dynamic effects like those in
our standard range or be used for promotions combining a
static image and rotating message (or vice versa).
Shown below is what you would need for 50mØ Cassette
projection. For lens selection see page 9.
AUTOCHANGERS
Six Static Slide/Gobo Autochanger FG6384
Four Rotating Slide/Gobo Autochanger FG6383
Four 50mm Cassette Autochanger FG6386
Slide Blanking plate (only for Slide/Gobo Autochangers) FG6038
Projector + Lens
6 x Custom 50mm Gobos
1 x Six Static Slide/Gobo
Autochanger or
1 x Four Rotating Slide/Gobo
Autochanger or
1 x Four 50mm Cassette
Autochanger
Multi Gobo and Cassette Accessories
Changing Gobo or Cassette Projection
If you want to project a number of interchanging static or
rotating images this is what you will need. For lens selection
see page 9.
Modern Face FG6010
Roman Face FG6008
Custom Face (Price from) FG6011
CLOCK ATTACHMENT
Customised with your logo to
reinforce your corporate identity.
Projector + Lens
1 x Standard B/W Clock
or:
1 x Custom B/W Clock*
IR REMOTE CONTROL
The OPTI Clock Attachment has moving hour, minute and
second hands with a battery and real time clock ensure that
accurate time is kept, for up to 10 years, when the projector is
off. For lens selection see page 9.
Infrared Remote Control Handset GS9999
The IR Remote Control Handset can operate all OPTI Autochangers
and the VSD 50 min - 5 rpm Wheel Rotators.
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Effects and Accessories
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6 minute FG6380
1/2 rpm FG6340
5 rpm FG6350
20 rpm FG6360
VSD 50 min - 5 rpm FG6378SM
Wheel Safe 1/2 rpm FG0066
Wheel Safe 5 rpm FG0064
Extension Shaft GS6340E
6” WHEEL ROTATORS
Projector + Lens
1 x Custom B/W 50mm Gobo
1 x Slide/Gobo Holder with
1/2rpm Wheel Rotator
6" Wheel Projection
If you want to project a 6" Effect Wheel this is what you will
need. For lens selection see page 9.
If you want to project a gobo using a 6" Effect Wheel to add
to the effect or alter it this is what you will need. For lens
selection see page 9.
Projector + Lens
1 x 6" Effect Wheel
1 x 6” Wheel Rotator
Gobos Combined with 6" Effect Wheels
IMPORTANT
All accessories fitted in the projector must be secured to it. Later accessories from OPTI are provided
with a ring so they can be anchored to the safety chain eye under the projector.
FITTING GOBOS & ACCESSORIES
Orientation
For front projection the image should be loaded reverse
reading upside down when viewed from the front.
For use with a mirror or for rear projection the image
should be right reading upside down.
6" Effect Wheel Distortion
Combine a Standard Effect Wheel in the rear gate with a
Mild Distortion Wheel wheel in the front gate, on separate
Wheel Rotators, to creat underwater or flickering flame
effects.
6" Deep Wheel (FG7049) combined
with a No.1 Distortion wheel.
6" Fire Wheel (FG7053) combined
with a No.1 Distortion wheel.
6" Wheel Effect Creation
By combining two wheels on separate Wheel Rotators one
can create some impressive stand alone effects. Two
examples of which are shown below.
K4 Projector +
2 x 6” Wheel Rotators
1 x 6” Dot Beam Wheel*
1 x 6” No.2 Distortion Wheel
Sunlight through trees
K4 Projector +
2 x 6” Wheel Rotators
1 x 6” No.2 Distortion Wheel
1 x 6” No.3 Distortion Wheel
Light on water
* A dot Beam Cassette on Cassette
Rotator can also be used.
1 x 6” Mild Distortion Wheel**
Moving colours mingle and slide
through the projected image.
The image is distorted as if
projected through water.
1 x 6” Liquid Wheel
The Cloud wheel, combined with a
custom gobo, gives the effect of
clouds drifting by a window.
1 x 6” Cloud Wheel

The same instructions apply to Gobo Rotators and Autochangers.
Slide/Gobo
Holders load from
the bottom. Push
duplicate slide or
gobo into place. A
gobo may need to
be rotated to a
square position.
Autochangers
always start from
position 1, marked
by a notch.
Fitting 50mm Gobos or 35mm Slides
Load from top. Then rotate turret anti-clockwise to next position.
Slide/Gobo
Holder
Autochanger
Fitting 50mm Cassettes
1. Simply push onto the
circular plastic rim of
holder engaging outer
gearing of cassette with
gear wheel on rotator.
If there is lettering or an
image on the static piece of
glass align it upside down
and as square as possible.
2. Remove by gently prising off with flat ended screwdriver.
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Fitting 3" Cassettes
1. Pull the motor up (on the
back) to lift Drive Tyre.
2. Position 3" Effect
Cassette over the
flanges on the base plate
with the inner image (if
custom double) upside
down and parallel to the
bottom of the base plate.
3. Push Cassette over bent flanges of Cassette Rotator until
securely and evenly fixed. Take care to only apply pressure
to the metal outer casing of the Cassette.
4. When Cassette secured release motor to engage drive tyre.
6. To remove, pull the motor up to release the drive tyre.
7. Gently prise off the cassette with flat ended screwdriver.
Slide the Cassette Safe into the
front gate of the projector. This
will ensure the Cassette will not
fall out and be damaged if it
becomes loose from the
Cassette Rotator.
Fitting Cassette Safe
1. Slide back plate of the
effect accessory into rear
gate runners of projector.
2. Slide firmly home.
Ensure that the base of the back plate of the effect
accessory is at the bottom of the projector’s gate
runners. This is for optimum safety and will ensure that
the effect(s) are in the correct position for projection.
The accessory holding the
main projected effect(s) should
be in the the rear gate (closest
to the lamp). This will give the
best effect illumination and
longest effect life.
IMPORTANT
Never use an Autochanger with the projector mounted
at an angle where it might fall.
Fitting Effect Accessory
into the projector
Effects Accessories
To project an Effect Wheel you will need a Wheel Rotator
(see top of page 7 for options).
Fit the central boss of the wheel over the 'D' section drive
spindle of the Wheel Rotator. If it is a plastic Wheel (A) the
boss is self fixing. If the Wheel is 575 safe (B)tighten the
screw onto the flat side of the 'D'.
Fitting an Effect Wheel
AB
To remove a plastic Wheel (A) gently prise the boss off with a
flat ended screwdriver. If the Wheel is 575 safe (B) loosen
the screw off of the flat side of the 'D' and pull off Wheel.
Most Wheel Rotators are fixed
speed.
The VSD Wheel Rotator has
buttons on the back that adjust
direction and speed. Press
these buttons to increase or
decreas speed and change
direction.
Adjusting Variable Speed
and Direction Wheel
Rotator

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Lens Selection
The standard lens supplied with your projector is a
three element 85mm f2.8 42.5mm diameter plastic
helical focussing groove unit.
Lens selection is important because the lens affect the
size of the projected image and can affect the possible
projection distance.
60mm 85mm 100mm Zoom
LENSES
60mm FG6150
85mm FG6160
100mm FG6170
Zoom Attachment FG6120
Shown here are image sizes and projection distances for
OPTI Solar lenses based on object size of 35mm diameter.
Lens Selector Chart
Lens Selection Calculations
The formulae below are to help select right lens for your
application. All dimensions in millimetres.
Lens Angles
The focal length of a lens determines how wide an
angle the image is projected.
In simple terms the larger
the number of the focal
length of the lens the
narrower the beam. The
lower the number the
wider the angle. This
angle is called the
‘inclusive angle’.
The illustrations show the
inclusive angles for OPTI
Solar lenses.
The ‘inclusive angle’ of
each lens can be plotted
on design drawings to
determine the projected
image size.
Fitting the lens
Lens Fitting & Focus
1. Insert the lens until
it meets resistance.
2. Rotate clockwise to
locate.
3. Rotate lens in either
direction to focus.
In order to project a crisp focussed image it is
necessary to adjust the focussing lens after the unit
has been aimed at the desired projection surface.
Fit Lens
Kaleidoscope Lens
Fitting & Focus
The OPTI Kaleidoscope
Lens replaces the focussing
lens and repeats a section of
an effect as a six sided
image. It fits directly into the
OPTI Solar 250 and 100C
projectors.
1. Ensure the lens locking screw is slackened off.
2. Slide in the Kaleidoscope lens until desired focus is
achieved.
3. Fine tune by turning the end of the lens and tighten
lens locking screw. (This fixes the adjustable part
of the lens in place).

Solar Deflector FG6310
Linear Motion FG6311
Circular Motion FG6312
Barrel FG6315
MIRRORS
The Solar Deflector mirror is the simplest mirror to fit.
1. Loosen off the 3 screws around the perimeter of
the circular fixing section.
2. Place over the end of the focussing lens.
Static 'deflector' mirrors are used to simply reflect light to
where it’s required whilst moving mirrors add dynamism to
the image being projected thereby catching attention. All
OPTI mirrors can be adjusted through 360 degrees to project
images onto walls, ceilings, floors or any other surface.
Fitting Deflector Mirror
Front of Lens Effects Accessories
Front of Lens Accessories fall into two main categories. Mirrors and Prisms. Mirrors deflect the image. Motorised
models also move the image. Prisms fragment and multiply the projected image.
The third category is covered by the Fly Eye mirror which deflects, fractalises and animates the image.
3. Turn through 360°to the direction of where you
want the image to project and tighten the 3 screws.
5. To adjust angle of the mirror - loosen the 2 screws
on each side of the mirror.
6. Move mirror to desired angle and tighten screws.
Motorised mirrors can be fitted onto the front of the
Solar 250 projector using K Mirror Brackets FG2020.
1. Remove the two screws on either side of the front
section of the projector (4 in total).
2. Place mounting brackets either side of the projector
and replace screws through holes in the bracket.
3. Line up screw threads on the mirror with slots on
the mounting bracket. Place the nylon collar over
the screw thread, under the bracket. Screw on and
tighten the knobs.
Motorised Mirrors
Moves the image back and forth in a
straight line of adjustable length.
Moves the image in a circular orbit of
adjustable size and direction.
Repeatedly pans the image in one direction
in a straight line of adjustable length.
4. For individual adjustment of the mirror see the
relevant mirror instructions.
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Solar 250
Linear Circular Barrel