Rosco VORTEX 360 User manual

VORTEX 360™
DUAL
ROTATOR
With
Variable Speed Control
Manual Ver. 4

AN INTRODUCTION TO YOUR VORTEX
Thank you for your purchase of the Vortex 360. This product has
been designed to provide you with reliable dual rotating gobo effects
in your ETC Source 4 and Altman Shakespeare. It can accommodate
both glass and metal size B gobos (86mm). Adjusting the speed and
direction of the rotation is as simple as sliding a switch on the modu-
lar power adapter.
Parts and Functions
Below is a picture of the Vortex 360 and its power adapter with
various components labeled.
Motor Cover
Motor
Transformer
Assy.
Gobo Retaining
Spring
Gobo Stepper Ring
(used only with steel gobos)
Gobo Gear
Motor Pad 8-32 x 3/8”
Type F
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Vortex 360 rotator with power adapter (parts labeled)

Note: Avoid using bent or damaged metal gobos as they may result in jam-
ming of the mechanism, which can lead to damage of the motor.
Glass Gobos
1) Remove gobo retaining spring from gobo gear.
2) Remove steel gobo stepper ring from gobo
gear and put aside. It is not used with glass
gobos.
3) Place glass gobo into gobo gear.
4) Replace gobo retaining plate in gobo gear.
INSTALLING GOBOS
Metal Gobos
1) Remove gobo retaining spring from gobo gear.
2) Remove steel gobo stepper ring from gobo gear.
3) Place metal gobo into gobo gear.
4) Replace steel gobo stepper ring in gobo gear.
5) Replace gobo retaining spring in gobo gear.
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Metal gobo placed in Vortex 360.

1)Open accessory slot (Iris Slot) on fixture.
2) Slide Vortex 360 into fixture’s accessory slot with motor
covering facing toward the front of the fixture. (This is
important to avoid overheating the motor and to keep the
shutters readily accessible.)
3) Use safety cable through handle of Vortex 360 to attach to
fixed safety point.
4)Make sure power adapter cable is not touching anypart of
the fixture.
INSTALLING THE VORTEX 360 IN THE FIXTURE
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Glass gobo placed into Vortex 360.
Vortex 360 being installed
in a fixture (required safety
cable not shown).

Note: The rotational speed of the Vortex 360 can be remotely controlled
by plugging the power adapter into an electronic dimmer output (set the
power adapter to 12V for best results). However, the dimmer output
must be compatible for use with transformers. Please check with the
dimmer manufacturer before using the Vortex 360 in this fashion. Failure
to use a compatible dimmer can result in overheating and/or damage to
both the Vortex 360 and the dimmer.
OPERATION
The speed and rotation can be set by turning the potentiome-
ter (on top of the unit) clickwise for faster and counter clockwise for
slower. The direction of the rotation can be set by changing the
position of the toggle switch. There is also an off feature (center
position on the toggle switch) for changing gobos without having to
unplug the unit or dial down the speed to 0.
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• Make sure gobos can rotate freely while in use.
Jamming of a gobo wheel can cause the motor to burn out.
• Make sure motor cover is facing the front of the fixture.
Failure to do so can result in motor overheating.
•Do not let Vortex 360 hang by power adapter cord.
•Always use a safety cable with the Vortex 360.
• After use, case may become very hot. If unit must be
handled, use handle as it is a thermoplastic and will remain
cool to the touch.
• Do not use the Vortex 360 with a dimmer if the dimmer
is not rated for power adapters.
• Do not rapidly heat and cool glass gobos as this will
likely cause them to break. Ensure that you are using
the flattest field possible will also reduce changeof breakage.
• Make sure power adapter cable is not touching any
part of the fixture.
PRECAUTIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRS
Gobos Not Rotating and Vortex 360 Motor Not
Running
Possibility #1 – Gears are jammed
Make sure nothing is preventing gears from rotating properly.
If they will not rotate freely, don’t try to force them. If they are
jammed, remove the obstruction and test. Note that jammed
gears may lead to a dead power adapter and/or motor.
Possibility #2 – Toggle switch is set to off (center position)
Change the position of the toggle switch.
Possibility #3 – Power adapter is dead
Meter pins 1 and 3 from the power adapter. The voltage read
should match the rating on the power adapter itself.
Polarity is not important.If output voltage is not within 15%,
the transformer is not working properly.
Possibility #4 – Wires to motor have come off
Open cover and verify that wires have not become disconnected
from motor. If this has occurred, simply solder back in place.
Possibility #5 – Motor is dead
If possible, attach a different power adapter to the unit to verify
that it is not the power adapter. If everything else has been
checked, then the motor should be replaced (see instructions
later).
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Gobos Not Rotating and Vortex Making Noise
Possibility #1 – Gears are jammed
Make sure nothing is preventing gears from rotating properly.
If they will not rotate freely, don’t try to force them. If they
are jammed,remove the obstruction and test. Note that
jammed gears may lead to a dead power adapter and/or
motor.
Possibility #2 – Drive gear is loose
If it sounds like the motor is spinning, but no gears are turning,
the drive gear on the motor shaft may be loose. This would
also allow the rest of the gears to rotate freely.It can be fixed
by tightening the set screw on the drive gear with a 5/64" Allen
key.
Possibility #3 – Motor is dead
If possible, attach a different power adapter to the unit to verify
that it is not the power adapter. If everything else has been
checked, then the motor should be replaced.
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Disconnect power immediately! Further operation could
damage motor and/or power adapter.
CANNOT FOCUS IMAGE
Possibility #1 – Gobo is bent or broken
Remove Vortex 360 from fixture and check both gobos.
Possibility #2 – Problem with fixture
Insert new gobo in pattern holder and place in fixture. Make sure
that image can focus properly. Consult fixture manufacturer if
this is the problem.

REPLACING THE MOTOR
The Vortex 360 motor can be replaced fairly easily. You will
need a 5/64" Allen key, needlenose pliers, small Phillips screwdriver, a
soldering iron, and solder.
1) Open front cover of Vortex 360.
2) Use the soldering iron to disconnect the wires form the motor.
3) Use the 5/64" Allen key to loosen the set screw on the drive
gear attached to the motor. If you cannot see the hole for
the set screw in the side of the gear, you may need to use
the screwdriver to rotate the gear.
4) Use the needle-nose pliers to loosen the motor attachment
standoffs (2x, one on each side of the motor with a hex head
at the top). Remove the standoffs, washer and “O” ring.
5) Lift the motor out and make sure not to lose the drive gear
or motor pad.
6) Place the new motor into the Vortex 360 in place of the old
one.Make sure that the motor pad is between the motor
and the metal. You will need to put the shaft of the new
motor through the drive gear as you do this.
7) Replace the motor attachment standoffs, “O” rings and
washers and tighten with the needle-nose pliers (do not
over-tighten).
8) Solder the motor wires onto the new motor.
9) Attach the power adapter and make sure the motor rotates
properly (the shaft can be seen through the rear plate).
The gears will probably not rotate. Stop the motor when
the flat side of the shaft is facing the side of the unit.
10) Rotate the drive gear until the set scew is aligned with
the flat side of the motor shaft. Tighten down the set
screw. Drive gear should no longer spin freely.
11) Test Vortex 360 out of the fixture to make sure it is all
working properly.
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Size HxWxD - 12.5”x 4.75”x2.5”(319mm x 120mm
x 64mm) Unit - 2lb. 12oz lbs.(1.25 kg) Power
adapter - 0.625 lbs. (.28 kg)
Supported ETC Source 4
Fixtures Altman 1KL
Supported Standard B Size - 2.5” (64.5mm) image size
Gobo Size Maximum - 3.38” (86mm) outer diameter.
Power Supply Plug-In transformer with NEMA 1-15 Plug
120 and 240 volt versions, 50/60Hz,
6W MAX, 100/.06amps, 120/.05, 200/.03,
240/.025
Output -12VDC, 6W Maximum
Switchable Polarity
Cord Length - 52” (1320mm)
Connector - 3-pin Male DIN
VORTEX 360 SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensioned Vortex 360

Replacement power adapter; #840000120
Repairs, Warranty Issues and Parts
For all repairs, warranty issues and parts needs, please contact
our service center.
Rotad
1675 Brandywine Ave, Suite B
Chua Vista, CA 91911
800-468-0114 ext. 11
You can also call your local Rosco dealer for parts and information.
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3-Pin DIN Receptacle
#83001
Motor Pad
#23003
DC Motor
#83004
Gobo Spring Clip
#3006 Retaining Ring
#83007
Handle
#83005
Replacement Parts
Speed
Control
Assembly
#830045

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