SGM G-1 BEAM User manual

G‐1BEAM
MOVINGHEAD
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Dimensions
277
(10.91in)
157 (6.18in)201 (7.91in)
240º
(3.54in)
252
(9.92in)
201 (7.91in)
346
(13.62in)
90
219 (8.62in)
(3.15in)
(0.95in)
80
24
255 (10.04in)
(11.34in)
382
(15.04in)
288
137 (5.39in)
Measurements in millimetres
and inches (in parentheses).
Drawing not to scale.
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G‐1BEAM
USERMANUAL
© 2015 SGM®. Information subject to change without notice. SGM and all 
affiliated companies disclaim liability for any injury, damage, direct or indirect loss,
consequential or economic loss or any other loss occasioned by the use of, 
inability to use or reliance on the information contained in this manual. 
The SGM logo, the SGM name and all other trademarks in this document 
pertaining to services or products by SGM or its affiliates and subsidiaries are
trademarks owned or licensed by SGM or its affiliates or subsidiaries.
The original edition of this document is in English. All other language editions are
translations of the original edition.
This edition applies to firmware version 1.00 or later.
Rev. B
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Dimensions ................................................................................................................... 2
Safety information ......................................................................................................... 8
Preventing electric shock ............................................................................................................................................8
Preventing burns and fire ............................................................................................................................................9
Warning: LI-ION battery ............................................................................................................................................10
Avoid personal injury.................................................................................................................................................11
Overview ..................................................................................................................... 12
Parts identification and terminology ............................................................................ 13
Preparing for installation ............................................................................................. 14
Unpacking .................................................................................................................................................................14
Location/application ..................................................................................................................................................15
Transportation ...........................................................................................................................................................15
Installation / Rigging .................................................................................................... 16
Rigging process ........................................................................................................................................................17
Locating the front of the fixture..................................................................................................................................17
Contents
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Connecting AC power ................................................................................................. 18
AC power, battery and charging .................................................................................. 19
Battery charging and use ..........................................................................................................................................19
G-1 Beam battery (option) ........................................................................................... 20
Connect/disconnect head and base ............................................................................ 22
Mounting the head on the base.................................................................................................................................22
Removing the head from the base ............................................................................................................................22
Labels and serial numbers .......................................................................................... 23
Labels .......................................................................................................................................................................23
Serial numbers ..........................................................................................................................................................23
Configuring the device for DMX control ...................................................................... 24
About DMX................................................................................................................................................................24
DMX start address ....................................................................................................................................................24
Setting the DMX address ..........................................................................................................................................24
Connecting to a DMX control device.........................................................................................................................24
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Display/Control button panel operations ..................................................................... 25
Using the control panel..............................................................................................................................................25
Set/edit DMX address ...............................................................................................................................................26
Wireless log off..........................................................................................................................................................27
Wireless status ..........................................................................................................................................................27
Error codes................................................................................................................................................................28
Battery status ............................................................................................................................................................28
Run program .............................................................................................................................................................29
Pan / Tilt presets .......................................................................................................................................................30
Gobo wheel ................................................................................................................. 31
Identification of the gobo wheel.................................................................................................................................31
Color wheel ................................................................................................................. 32
Identification of the color wheel .................................................................................................................................32
Service ........................................................................................................................33
Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................................33
Support hotline ..........................................................................................................................................................33
Upgrading the firmware .............................................................................................................................................34
DMX protocol ............................................................................................................... 35
Mode .........................................................................................................................................................................35
DMX channels .......................................................................................................................................................... 35
Channel details......................................................................................................................................................... 36
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Effects .......................................................................................................................... 52
Fixtures and accessories ............................................................................................. 53
Included items ........................................................................................................................................................... 53
Ordering information..................................................................................................................................................53
APPROVALS AND CERTIOFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................54
User’s notes ................................................................................................................. 55
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Safety information
The G-1 Beam is intended for professional use only. It is not suitable for household use. Impropre a l’usage domestique.
Review the following safety precautions carefully before installing or operating the fixture. This product must be installed in
accordance with the applicable installation code by a person familiar with the construction and operation of the product and
the hazards involved. Ce produit doit être installé selon le code d’installation pertinent, par une personne qui connaît
bien le produit et son fonctionnement ainsi que les risques inhérent.
Preventing electric shock
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• Always power off/unplug the fixture before removing covers or dismantling the product.
• Ensure that the mains power is off when wiring the fixture to the AC mains supply.
• Ensure that the fixture is electrically connected to earth (ground).
• Do not apply power if the fixture is in any way damaged.
• Do not immerse the fixture in water or liquid.
WARNING! Read the safety precautions in this section before 
unpacking, installing, powering or operating this product.
WARNING! Risk of electric shock.
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Preventing burns and fire
• Install in a location that prevents accidental contact with the fixture.
• Install only in a well-ventilated space.
• Install at least 0.3 m (12 in.) away from objects to be illuminated.
• Install only in accordance with applicable building codes.
• Do not paint, cover or modify the fixture.
• Keep all flammable materials away from the fixture.
• Allow the fixture to cool for 15 minutes after operation, before touching it.
CAUTION: Exterior surface temperature after 5 min. operation = 42° C (108° F). Steady state = 62° C (144° F)
WARNING! Take measures to prevent burns and fire.
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Warning: LI-ION battery
Misusing the battery may cause the battery to get hot, rupture, or ignite and cause serious injury. Be sure to follow the safety
rules listed below:
• Do not place the battery in fire or heat the battery.
• Do not install the battery backwards so that polarity is reversed.
• Do not connect the positive terminal and negative terminal of the battery to each other with any metal object (such as wire).
• Do not carry or store the batteries together with necklaces, hairpins or other metal objects.
• Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer, step on the battery, or otherwise subject it to strong
impacts or shocks.
• Do not expose the battery to water or salt water, or allow the battery to get wet.
• Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices which, if damaged, may cause
the battery to generate heat, rupture or ignite.
• Do not place the battery on or near fires, stoves, or other high-temperature locations. Do not place the battery in direct
sunlight. Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, rupture, or ignite. Using the battery in this manner may also
result in a loss of performance and a shortened life expectancy.
• Do not place the battery in microwave ovens, high-pressure containers, or on induction cookware.
• Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging, or storing the battery, the battery emits an unusual
smell, feels hot, changes color or shape, or appears abnormal in any other way.
• Only charge the battery mounted in the fixture with the built-in charger. Do not use a third party charger.
• Do not charge unattended.
• Only charge the battery if surrounding temperature is in the range +5 to +35°C (41° to 95°F). Charging the battery at
temperatures outside of this range may cause the battery to become hot or break. Charging the battery outside of this
temperature range may also harm the performance of the battery or reduce the battery’s life expectancy.
• Do not replace the battery in the fixture with other types of rechargeable batteries.
• Do not replace the battery in the fixture with non-rechargeable batteries, such as dry-cell batteries etc.
• When the battery is worn out, insulate the terminals with adhesive tape or similar materials before disposal.
• Follow applicable laws and regulations for transport, shipping, and disposal of batteries. For details on recycling lithium,
lithium-phosphate, and lithium-ion batteries, please contact a government recycling agency or your waste-disposal service.
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Avoid personal injury
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• Do not look directly at the light source from close range.
• Take precautions to prevent injury when working at height.
• Ensure that the fixture is always securely fastened with suitable hardware.
• For elevated installations, secure the fixture with suitable safety cables, and always comply with relevant load 
dimensioning, safety standards and requirements.
WARNING! Take measures to prevent personal injury.
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Overview
The G-1 Beam is a lightweight moving head luminaire, weighing 8.9 kg/19.6 lbs. including batteries or 8.0 kg/17.6 lbs without
batteries. It is IP-65-rated and can operate in temperatures from -10˚C to 40˚C in all kinds of weather.
The G-1 Beam provides built-in wireless DMX and preset-able stand-alone programs. The G-1 Beam also features a gobo
wheel of 19 gobo, oscillation effects + 2 times open and a color wheel of 14 colors + open, adding further dimensions and
dynamics to this compact moving head, which is expanded by attributes such as gobo shake function, split colors, macro
effects and continuous clockwise and counter-clockwise pan rotation.
The G-1 Beam provides a staggering output of more than 60,000 lux at a 3-meter distance and a fixed color temperature at
6,500K of pure white light (can be altered to a warm white by utilizing the CTO filter on the color wheel). The fixture is equipped
with a 2.8˚fixed beam angle; however, it can deliver an aperture pseudo zoom adjustable down to 0.3˚.
Lamp life expectancy is 50,000 hours*.
The G-1 Beam comes in different varieties: with or without the base unit, the base unit comes with or without the battery option
(3 batteries). Batteries can afterwards be inserted to base units that have been delivered without the battery option, in 
quantities of 1, 2 or 3, making positioning independent from any power source.
The combination of wireless DMX and the battery option, as well as the ability to mount the G-1 Beam without the base, make
the G-1 Beam very versatile and able to serve a vast variety of creative purposes.
This manual covers installation, use and maintenance of the G-1 Beam.
All documentation is also available from the SGM website:
www.sgmlight.com
* At 70% of luminous output under the manufacturer’s test conditions.
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Parts identification and terminology
A
D
G
C
EH
F
B
A: Power in
B: Bracket for base mounting
C: Push button panel
D: Yoke handles
E: Safety wire attachment point
F: Battery indicator
G: DMX in and out
H: Holes for omega bracket
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Preparing for installation
Unpacking
Unpack the fixture and inspect it to ensure that it has not been damaged in transport.
The G-1 Beam is shipped with:
• User manual
• One Neutrik TRUE1 power input connector, 2 m (78 in.)
• One Omega bracket with 1/4-turn fasteners
• Batteries (optional)
• Base incl. base bracket (optional)
G-1 Beam head
G-1 base bracket
G-1 base
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Location/application
The fixture is IP65-rated and designed for use in wet locations. This means that it is protected from:
• Dust; to the degree that dust cannot enter the fixture in sufficient quantities to interfere with its operation.
• Lower pressure jets of water from any direction.
When selecting a location for the fixture, ensure that:
• it is situated away from public thoroughfares and protected from contact with people.
• It is not immersed in water or exposed to high-pressure water jets.
• it has adequate ventilation. 
Transportation
Always use the supplied packaging or suitable flight case for transportation and storage.
Never carry the fixture by connected cables or wires, use the handles.
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Installation / Rigging
WARNING! Always secure elevated fixtures with a safety cable.
The G-1 Beam may be installed in any orientation, with or without base.
Always use an omega bracket to rig the fixture. Lock the bracket with the
1/4-turn fasteners.
The fasteners are locked only when turned fully clockwise.
Always fasten a safety wire between the load-bearing support structure
and the attachment point on the fixture. The safety cable must be able to
bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture.
CAUTION:
• Always use a safety wire.
• Min. safety wire gauge = 4 mm.
• Max. safety wire length (free fall) = 30 cm (12 in.)
• Make sure the slack of the safety wire is at a minimum.
• Never use the carrying handles for secondary attachment.
Safety wire attachment points
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Rigging process
Start the rigging process by blocking the work area below, and make sure the work is performed from a stable platform.
Locating the front of the fixture
The front of the fixture is the side opposite of the power input socket.
1 Check that the clamp is undamaged and can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. Check that the structure
can bear at least 10 times the weight of all installed fixtures, clamps, cables etc.
2 Bolt the clamp securely to an omega bracket with a M12 / ½” bolt (min. grade 8.8) and lock nut.
3 Align the omega bracket with two 1/4-turns in the base. Insert the fasteners into the base and turn both levers a full
1/4-turn clockwise to lock.
4 Working from a stable platform, hang the fixture on a truss, or other structure. Tighten the clamp.
5 Install a safety wire that can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. The 
attachment point is designed to fit a carbine.
6 Verify that there are no combustible materials or surfaces to be illuminated within 
0.3 m (12 in.) of the fixture.
7 Check that there is no possibility of head or yoke colliding with other fixtures.
FRONT
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Connecting AC power
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CAUTION: Do not connect the fixture to an electrical dimmer system, as doing so can damage it.
The fixture must be grounded/
earthed and be able to be isolated
from AC power. The AC power
supply must incorporate a fuse or
circuit breaker for fault protection.
The G-1 Beam can operate on any 100-240V, 50/60 Hz mains power supply.
Connect the fixture to power using a cable with a Neutrik TRUE1 power connector (supplied with the fixture).
Connect both DMX in and DMX out cables in order to maintain the fixtures IP65 rating.
The G-1 Beam can also run on battery power (up to 12 hours, when three batteries are installed).
See “Ordering information” on page 53 for more details.
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AC power, battery and charging
If the G-1 Beam is configured with batteries and connected to AC power by cable, the fixture will not turn off if the power is
disconnected.
If the G-1 Beam runs on batteries when power is connected, the fixture will continue to run on AC power. When AC power is
disconnected, the fixture will return to run on batteries.
Have the G-1 Beam turned off due to continuous resistance to the pan & tilt (forcing it away from position for a prolonged
period), then the G-1 Beam can be turned back on by sending a full reset by DMX (only when connected to AC power).
On batteries the G-1 Beam can be turned back on by pressing and holding any button on the control panel for 5 seconds.
Battery charging and use
The batteries are charging in the following scenarios, when connected to AC power:
• When the fixture is off.
• When the fixture is on but idle / not used.
The batteries do not charge while the fixture is in active use, e.g. when the light source is on, when pan/tilt is in use etc.
• Charging from total discharged to full voltage and 70% of full capacity, 8-12 hours.*
• Charging from total discharged to full voltage and 100% of full capacity, 12-16 hours.*
When using the G-1 Beam running on battery power the estimated use time is:
• Battery capacity non-stop use 5-7 hours.*
• Battery capacity typical use 10-12 hours.*
After 500 full cycles the expected battery capacity will be 85% of the initial capacity. (Full cycle = 0% to 100% to 0%).*
If the capacity levels charged to / discharged to are reduced, then the number of cycles are significantly higher. 
* Under the manufacturer’s test conditions.
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G-1 Beam battery (option)
To install or replace the batteries (1, 2, or 3) in the G-1 Beam fixture, follow the procedure outlined below:
1 Disconnect the fixture from power (if applicable).
2 Remove the head from the base and place the base in a stable position before proceeding.
3 Remove the five screws (T25) under the base to release the top shell of the base.
See image on page 21.
4 If replacing batteries disconnect them from the PCB by removing the three connectors. See image on page 21.
If installing batteries to a base without batteries, skip this step.
5 Remove the four screws (two T25 and two T20). If necessary, remove wire clips and wires to access the screws.
See image on page 21.
6 Remove the bracket holding the batteries in place. If replacing battery/batteries subsequently take out the batteries.
7 Install or replace the battery or batteries and reverse the above procedure.
8 It is very important to ensure the G-1 Beam is vacuum tested once the G-1 Beam base unit has been fully re-assembled
to make sure it complies with the IP65 requirements. 
Use the SGM Vacuum test kit, or contact your local SGM dealer.
IMPORTANT: If you install only one battery in the G-1 Beam fixture, it is important that you connect that battery to the number
1 connector on the PCB. If you install more than one battery, the connection order is irrelevant as long as the number 1

connector on the PCB is used by one of the batteries installed. If you do not follow this procedure, the G-1 Beam fixture will
not function properly.
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