Pulsar Demon Strobe User manual

SPECIFICATION
27800 Demon Strobe 200-240Volts
The most powerful of the Pulsar range of Strobes, the Demon Strobe
provides high power strobe lighting from a 1.5kW linear tube and a
linear parabolic reflector. It is fully dimmable and may be controlled by
a DMX/PMX Digital signal, 0-10V Analogue signal or its own internal
controls.
By using a Pulsar Masterpiece or Rainbow Strobe/Chaser to drive a
number of Demon Strobes, each fitted with a different colour filter, it
is possible to create the ultimate strobe display, where each frozen
image is captured in a different colour.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE must only be carried
out by suitably skilled and competent persons.
The Demon Strobe must be securely mounted, using the
M10 bolt, spring washer and wingnut provided, through the hole
located in the handle.
A safety chain of suitable length and strength (e.g. Pulsar part no.
60030/1) must be securely fixed between the safety chain fixing point
on the rear of the Strobe and the suspension point (mounting surface).
MAINS SUPPLY - 200-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 10A nominal.
We recommend the use of a Residual Current Circuit
Breaker.
The mains cable should be fitted with a suitable approved and
rated plug.
Note: in some countries it is a requirement that such a plug be
fitted by a qualified electrician.
CABLE COLOURS
Green/Yellow = Earth / Ground
Brown = Live / Phase / Hot
Blue = Neutral
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
POWER SAVING TECHNIQUE - We have arranged for units
with odd and even serial numbers to take power from the mains at
different points in time. So an even numbered unit plus an odd
numbered unit together on the same supply, only have a peak power
requirement 40% higher than one strobe - not double. Where a
number of Demon Strobes are used together on the same supply we
recommend you take advantage of this technique.
POWER SWITCH: A double pole circuit breaker
controls the power to the unit and provides 2 pole
overcurrent protection and isolation. 0 - OFF, 1 - ON.
STATUS INDICATORS:
Power On LED - When illuminated this indicates that the equipment
is connected to the supply and switched on.
Receiving Data LEDs - Indicate a digital signal (PMX/DMX) has been
received.
Data Error LED - indicates the last signal received was not
recognised. Errors can often occur if the DMX line is not terminated.
Unlike DMX, PMX may be branched and needs no termination.
CONTROL SIGNALS: Control of the Strobe may be from:
a digital controller using the DMX512 or PMX protocols (e.g.
Masterpiece); an analogue controller (e.g. Desk, Rock Desk) or a
strobe controller (e.g. Rainbow Strobe/Chaser).
Note: if more than one control signal type is used, the highest level will
take priority.
DIGITAL CONTROL SIGNALS: Two 5 pin XLR sockets (in/thru)
are provided for the digital inputs.
PMX SIGNAL AND LV SUPPLY DMX SIGNAL AND LV SUPPLY
Pin 1 = Chassis Earth - Screen Pin 1 = Chassis Earth - Screen
Pin 2 = Signal Pin 2 = Signal -
Pin 3 = Signal Earth Pin 3 = Signal +
Pin 4 = no connection Pin 4 = no connection
Pin 5 = Low Voltage Supply Out Pin 5 = Low Voltage Supply Out
male XLR only male XLR only
Notes:
Pins 4 and 5 are occasionally used by other manufacturers for data.
We recommend the use of 2 core plus screen cable, leaving pins 4
and 5 open circuit, to connect to this type of equipment. However, the
Low Voltage Supply on pin 5 of the male XLR is limited to cause no
harm to such equipment.
The end of the DMX line must always be terminated with a 100 ohm
resistor connected between Signal+ (pin3) and Signal- (pin2). This
resistor can conveniently be mounted in a 5 pin XLR plug (Pulsar Part
No. 21750.4) which should be inserted in the last device on the DMX
line.
The digital start address is set with these
switches, the valid range being from 001 to 510.
The addressing is in blocks of 3, for example:
001 (510) - Trigger
002 (511) - Speed
003 (512) - Brightness
0-10V REMOTE CONTROL INPUTS:
Two 8 pin DIN sockets (in/thru) and a jack socket are provided.
The 0-10V DIN Sockets are cross connected to allow a 6 channel
desk to control two strobes using only one 8 channel DIN cable (see
Accessories). Further Strobes may also be controlled in this manner
with the odd Strobes being controlled by channels 1-3 and the even
Strobes by channels 4-6.
BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS
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DEMON STROBE

Jack socket - when a +10V pulse is applied to the jack socket, the
positive going edge of the pulse will fire the Strobe at the brightness
set by the Digital or 0-10V brightness channel or the internal
brightness control. This input may be used, for example, with a
Strobe Remote Controller.
ROTARY CONTROLS:
Speed Control - varies the flash rate between
approximately one flash every two seconds and 50 flashes
per second (60 fps on 60Hz mains).
Brightness Control - varies the light output from the tube.
PRECAUTIONS -Do NOT use in the presence of epileptics or for
too long at any one time. Do NOT connect to the mains with the
glass protective shield removed.
The GLASS PROTECTIVE SHIELD is made of
toughened glass. It must be changed if it has become
damaged such that its effectiveness is impaired. Use
Pulsar part number 5784.
REFLECTOR - The light output is also heavily dependent upon the
quality of the reflector. For this reason we use the very best
Super-Pure Aluminium to make our reflectors. This ensures the very
highest reflectivity. We want your reflector to be as efficient as
possible not just when new but throughout its life so immediately after
polishing, the surface is then anodised to protect it.
FAN - The Demon Strobe has microprocessor controlled fan cooling.
To prevent excessive dust and dirt entering the unit, the
microprocessor only drives the fan when cooling is actually needed.
Do not obstruct the cooling fan's air intake.
THERMAL PROTECTION - The Demon Strobe contains thermal
protection circuitry. This smoothly reduces the power of the flash if
necessary. For example, if run at full speed and full brightness for
more than 30 seconds, the software gradually reduces the brightness
over the next 30 seconds to about one third of maximum. At slower
speeds and lower brightnesses the delay before cut back is longer
and the reduction is less - if necessary at all.
Should the fan be obstructed or fail, there is an additional thermal
sensor to limit the power and temperature rise of the strobe.
MAINTENANCE OF LIGHT OUTPUT -This cleaning operation
should only be carried out by suitably skilled and competent persons.
If the Reflector or Glass Protective Shield becomes dirty, disconnect
the strobe from the mains supply, remove the glass shield and simply
wipe the reflector and shield surfaces to restore the Strobe's original
performance. Do not touch the quartz flash tube. Refit the glass
shield before reconnecting the mains supply.
FLASH TUBES - Pulsar flash tubes have been carefully chosen for
their long life and reliability.
FLASH TUBE REPLACEMENT - This should only be
carried out by suitably skilled and competent persons.
Disconnect from the mains. Remove the 8 screws and 8
shakeproof washers from the lid to gain access. Release
the 3 wires connecting the tube and carefully lever the porcelain end
caps from their clips. Insert the new tube by pressing both porcelain
end caps into their clips simultaneously. Ensure that each of the 3
wires have two layers of sleeving - use the sleeving from the old tube if
necessary. Cut the wires to length and connect them to the terminal
blocks on the circuit board. New tubes can be obtained from your
dealer or directly from Pulsar. Take care not to handle the Quartz
envelope of the tube - if touched it must be cleaned with alcohol.
MAINS CABLE REPLACEMENT - This modification should only
be carried out by suitably skilled and competent persons.
IMPORTANT - The earth wire must be longer than the live
and neutral wires so that the earth will always be the last
wire to come off if the cable is pulled from the unit. Ensure
the outer sheath covering the live and neutral wires is within 15mm of
the live and neutral tags on the switch.
PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING - The Pulsar Demon
Strobe may be safely Earth Bond and Insulation (500V) Tested.
STANDARDS - The Demon Strobe complies with the following
International and National Standards:
Electrical Safety - IEC65, EN60065, BS415
EMC - EN50081-1, EN55022, EN50082-1
Index of Protection - IP20
Marking Directive 93/68/EEC - The Demon Strobe
meets both the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
GUARANTEE - 12 months from the date of original purchase. The
guarantee is limited to parts and labour. The guarantee is void if the
unit is mis-used or repairs are performed by unauthorised persons. In
the unlikely event of a fault occurring, do not use without repair.
Return the unit, with a description of the fault, to your supplier or direct
to Pulsar for immediate attention.
ACCESSORIES
The following products have been designed to work with and
compliment the Pulsar Demon Strobe. Please contact us to receive
further details of these superb products.
Controllers
Product No. Controller
23000 48 Channel Masterpiece Control Desk.
24000 108 Channel Masterpiece Control Desk.
20216 216 Channel Masterpiece Control Desk.
26000.3 Programmable Touch Panel II.
21000 Single Channel Strobe Remote Controller.
20450 1/2/4/8 Channel Rainbow Strobe/Chaser.
Signal Processing
Product No. Processor
27400 18 Channel Switching Interface.
Spare Parts
Part No. Accessory
60030 18" Safety Chain
60031 18" Safety Wire
3181 Demon Strobe flash tube
5784 Demon Strobe safety glass
21750.4 DMX Line Terminator Plug
OTHER INFORMATION
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Code Unit Width Height Depth Weight
mm. mm. mm. kgs.
27800 Demon Strobe (Less Bracket) 410.0 90.0 200.0 3.0
27800 Demon Strobe (With Bracket) 465.0 160.0 200.0 3.5
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