Show Tec Starzone Gobo Quake DMX User manual

Starzone Gobo Quake DMX
ORDERCODE 31322

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Showtec
Showtec Gobo Quake™Product Guide
Warning.................................................................................…...……………..…………………………….………..…..
Safety-instructions…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Operating Determinations.………………………………………………………………………………………………
Rigging.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Description...............................................................................…...………………………………………….………..….
Features and Overview ………………………………...….……………….………….……….……….………………
Backside…………………………………………………...…...….……………….…………………...……………….….
Installation...............................................................................…...…………………………………………………..…..
Installing the Lamp ........................................................…………………………………………………….…………
Set Up and Operation............................................................................................................................................
One City Painter................................................................................................................................................
Multiple City Painters.........................................................................................................................................
DMX-Protocol..........................................................................................................................................................
DMX Channels...................................................................................................................................................
Control Mode....................................................................................................................................................
DMX Addressing................................................................................................................................................
Control Board….................................................................................................................................................
Gobowheel.…................................................................................………..………….…….…………………………..
Maintenance...................................................................................………..………….…….……………………..……
Changing the Lamp........................................................................…………………….………………...…………
Replacing the Fuse........................................................................…………………….…………………………….
Troubleshooting............................................................................………………….………………….…………………
No Light............................................………………….………………………………………………………………….
Product Specifications.................................................................……………….…….…………………………………

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WARNING
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP!
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to:
-be qualified
-follow the instructions of this manual
Before your initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation. Should
there be any, consult your dealer and do not use the device.
To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to
follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to
warranty.
This device contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified technicians only.
IMPORTANT:
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-
observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the device.
Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all
connections with the mains with particular caution!
Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit.
Never use anything to cover the ground contact.
Never run the device without lamp!
Never ignite the lamp if the objective-lens or any housing-cover is open, as discharge lamps may
expose and emit a high ultraviolet radiation, which may cause burns.
Never lift the fixture by holding it at the projector-head, as the mechanics may be damaged.
Always hold the fixture at the transport handles.
Never look directly into the light source.
Never leave any cables lying around.
Do not insert objects into air vents.
Do not connect this device to a dimmerpack.
Do not switch the device on and off in short intervals, as this would reduce the lamp’s life.
Do not touch the device’s housing bare-handed during its operation (housing becomes very hot).
Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
Only use device indoor, avoid contact with water or other liquids.
Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws are
tightly fastened.
Only operate the device after having familiarized with its functions.
Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases.
CAUTION!
Keep this device away from rain and moisture!
Unplug mains lead before opening the housing!
CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.
With a dangerous voltage you can suffer
a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires!

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Always replace the lamp, when it is damaged or deformed due to the heat.
Always keep case closed while operating.
Always allow free air space of at least 50 cm around the unit for ventilation.
Always disconnect power from the mains, when device is not used, before cleaning or when
replacing lamp! Only handle the power-cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the
power-cord.
Make sure you clean the fan once a month. Otherwise dust will cause the fan to stop and the
device will become damaged due to overheating. Then the warranty will become void.
Make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust.
Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel.
Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged. Check the device and the power-
cord from time to time.
If the lens is obviously damaged, it has to be replaced. So that its functions are not impaired, due
to cracks or deep scratches.
If device is dropped or struck, disconnect mains power supply immediately. Have a qualified
engineer inspect for safety before operating.
If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do
not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave
the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.
If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit securely
(preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Showtec dealer for service.
For adult use only. Lighteffect must be installed out of the reach of children. Never leave the unit
running unattended.
For replacement use lamps and fuses of same type and rating only.
Allow time to cool down, before replacing lamp.
This device falls under protection class I. Therefore it is essential to connect the yellow/green
conductor to earth.
During the initial start-up some smoke or smell may arise. This is a normal process and does not
necessarily mean that the device is defective.
Repairs, servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician.
WARRANTY: Till one year after date of purchase.
OPERATING DETERMINATIONS
This device is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the
device will serve you for a long time without defects.
The minimum distance between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 0.8 meter.
The maximum ambient temperature tamust never be exceeded.
If this device is operated in any other way, than the one described in this manual, the product may suffer
damages and the warranty becomes void.
Any other operation may lead to dangers like short-circuit, burns, electric shock, lamp explosion, crash
etc.
You endanger your own safety and the safety of others!
CAUTION ! EYEDAMAGES !.
Avoid looking directly into the light source.
(meant especially for epileptics) !

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Rigging
Please follow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging, trussing and all other
safety issues.
Do not attempt the installation yourself !
Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized dealer !
Procedure:
If the projector is lowered from the ceiling or high joists, professional trussing systems have to be
used.
Use a clamp to mount the projector, with the mounting-bracket, to the trussing system.
The projector must never be fixed swinging freely in the room.
The installation must always be secured with a safety attachment, e.g. an appropriate safety net
or safety-cable.
When rigging, derigging or servicing the projector, always make sure, that the area below the
installation place is blocked and staying in the area is forbidden.
Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property !
Connection with the mains
Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug.
Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place.
International
EU Cable
UK Cable
US Cable
Pin
L
BROWN
RED
YELLOW/COPPER
FASE
N
BLUE
BLACK
SILVER
NUL
YELLOW/GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
EARTH
Make sure that the device is always connected properly to the earth!

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Description of the device
Features
The Showtec Gobo Quake is a lighteffect with high output and great effects.
• Standalone mode: Music/Auto/master-slave
• DMX-512
• 3 channels
• 2 colour wheels: 16 colours + 13 colour mix
• 1 gobo wheel
• LCD Display
• Sound-controlled via built-in microphone
• Variable focus
• Lamp: ELC 24V 250 Watt (included) Ordercode: 80809O / 80809G / 80809P / 80809S
• Fuse F3,15A / 250V
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Overview
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Fig. 1
1) Mounting bracket
2) Lens
3) Fixation screw

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Backside
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Fig. 2
4) DMX signal connector (OUT)
5) DMX signal connector (IN)
6) Microphone
7) IEC Power connector + Fuse

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Installation
Installing the Lamp
The Showtec Gobo Quake uses the ELC 24V 250W (ordercode 80809O / 80809G / 80809P / 80809S)
reflectorbulb as manufactured by all popular manufacturers. Use only the appropriate lamp for your unit.
Note that, product versions that use other lamps, may be offered in the future. Check your product
specification label for information.
Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before changing lamps.
The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged or deformed due to the heat.
Do not install lamps with a higher wattage! Lamps with a higher wattage generate temperatures the
device was not designed for.
Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty.
Procedure :
1. Loosen the 6 screws on the back of the housing.
2. Gently remove the plastic housing.
3. Read lamp instructions. Do not touch the lamp bulb glass. (See Figure 3.)
Oil on hands shortens the lamp life. (If you touch the bulb glass, wipe off the glass with a clean, lint-free
towel and rubbing alcohol.).
4. Insert the lamp pins into the small holes in the lamp socket.
5. Push the metal housing back and fasten the screws snugly.
Fig. 3
Set Up and Operation
Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification
voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa.
The Gobo Quake is a simple plug-&-play device. After you have connected this device, all you have to
do is, turn one of the 2 controls. With the top control you can control the speed, with the bottom control
you can control the Sound activity.

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One Gobo Quake
1. Fasten the Gobo Quake onto firm trussing. Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation.
2. Plug one end of the electric mains power cord into the IEC socket on the unit.
Then plug the other end of the cord into a proper electric power supply socket.
3. Turn on the music. If MODE is set to Sond (Audio), then the fixture will react to the beat of the music.
Multiple Gobo Quakes
1. Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation.
2. Use a 3-p XLR cable to connect the Gobo Quakes and other devices.
The pins:
1. Earth
2. Signal -
3. Signal +
3. Link the units as shown in (figure 4), Connect a DMX signal cable from the first unit's DMX "out" socket to
the second unit's "in" socket. Repeat this process to link the second, third, and fourth units.
4. Supply electric power: Plug electric mains power cords into each unit's IEC socket, then plug the other
end of the mains power cord into proper electric power supply sockets, starting with the first unit. Do
not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly.
Multiple Gobo Quakes Set Up
DMX-Set up
Master/Slave Set up
Fig. 4
Note : Link cables before connecting electric power

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DMX Protocol
The Gobo Quake can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand-
alone mode.
DMX Channels
Channel 1 - Dimmer / Shutter
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Blackout
1-99
DMX Mode
100-155
Automatic Program
156-255
Sound Activity Mode
Channel 2 –Colorwheel Rotation
0
No Rotation
1-99
Clockwise rotation from slow to fast
100-155
Stop Rotation
156-255
Counterclockwise rotation from slow to fast
Channel 3 –Gobowheel Rotation
0
No Rotation
1-99
Clockwise rotation from slow to fast
100-155
Stop Rotation
156-255
Counterclockwise rotation from slow to fast

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Control Panel
When the indicator light is on, means the Gobo Quake is working
Fig. 5
A. Power LED D. [MENU] Button G. [ENTER] Button
B. Display E. Up Button H. Sound LED
C. DMX LED F. Down Button
DMX Control Mode
The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller.
The fixtures respond to the DMX signal from the controller. (When you select the DMX address and save it,
the controller will display the saved DMX address the next time.)
DMX Addressing
The control panel on the front side of the Gobo Quake allows you to assign the DMX fixture address,
which is the first channel from which the Gobo Quake will respond to the controller.
Please note when you use the controller, the unit has 3channels.
When using multiple Gobo Quakes, make sure you set the DMX addresses right.
Therefore, the DMX address of the first Gobo Quake should be 1(A001); the DMX address of the second
Gobo Quake should be 1+3=4 (A004); the DMX address of the third Gobo Quake should be 4+3=7
(A007), etc. Please, be sure that you don’t have any overlapping channels in order to control each
Gobo Quake correctly.
If two or more Gobo Quakes are addressed similarly, they will work similarly.
For address settings, please refer to the instructions under ”Addressing’ (menu )
Controlling:
After having addressed all Gobo Quake fixtures, you may now start operating these via your lighting
controller.
Note: After switching on, the Gobo Quake will automatically detect whether DMX 512 data is received
or not. If there is no data received at the DMX-input, the “LED “ on the control panel will not flash.
The problem may be:
- The XLR cable from the controller is not connected with the input of the Gobo Quake.
- The controller is switched off or defective, the cable or connector is detective, or the signal wires are
swapped in the input connector.
Note: It’s necessary to insert a XLR termination plug (with 120 Ohm) in the last fixture in order to ensure
proper transmission on the DMX data link.

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For synchronous operation of multiple fixtures the fixtures must all be connected on a data-link and one
of them is set as a master (master mode) and the rest as slaves (slave mode). The DMX address of all the
slaves are assigned to and on that particular slave address only one fixture can be connected.
If the master fixture resets or runs a test (program), all slaves will execute these acts too.
You can’t play or edit any program on a slave, if the master is switched on and connected to the
master/slave chain.
Note: Disconnect the fixtures from the DMX controller before master/slave operating, otherwise data
collisions can occur and the fixtures will not work properly!
It’s necessary to insert the XLR termination plug (with 120 Ohm ) into the input of the master fixture and
into the output of the last slave fixture in the data-link, in order to ensure proper transmission on the data
link.
From the master’s control panel it is possible to control any slave in a master/slave chain.

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Colorwheel
Fig. 6
Maintenance
The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are to be
inspected by an expert after every four years in the course of an acceptance test.
The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are to be
inspected by a skilled person once a year.
The following points have to be considered during the inspection:
1. All screws used for installing the device or parts of the device have to be tightly connected and must
not be corroded.
2. There may not be any deformations on housings, fixations and installation spots.
3. Mechanically moving parts like axles, eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing.
4. The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue.
The Showtec Gobo Quake requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean.
Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced. Disconnect the mains power supply, and
then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid. Wipe lens clean with glass cleaner and
a soft cloth. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
The front PC lens will require weekly cleaning, as smoke-fluid tends to build up residues, reducing the
light-output very quickly.
The cooling-fans and the internal lenses should be cleaned monthly with a soft brush. Dust will cause the
fan to stop and the device will become damaged due to overheating. Then the warranty will become
void.
Please clean internal components once a year with a light brush and vacuum cleaner.
Keep connections clean. Disconnect electric power, and then wipe the DMX and audio connections
with a damp cloth. Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying
electric power.

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Changing the Lamp
1. Disconnect mains power supply. Loosen the 6 screws on the cover.
Remove the cover and gently pull out the lamp socket.
2. With one hand holding the lamp socket, pull the lamp out of the lamp socket with the other.
3. Follow directions for installing a new lamp, page 7.
Replacing a Fuse
Power surges, short-circuit or inappropriate electrical power supply may cause a fuse to burn out. If the
fuse burns out, the product will not function whatsoever. If this happens, follow the directions below to do
so.
1. Unplug the unit from electric power source.
2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot in the fuse cover. Insert a flat-head screwdriver into a slot in the fuse
cover. Gently pry up the fuse cover. The fuse will come out.
3. Remove the used fuse. If brown or unclear, it is burned out.
4. Insert the replacement fuse into the holder where the old fuse was. Reinsert the fuse cover. Be sure to
use a fuse of the same type and specification. See the product specification label for details.
Troubleshooting
No Light
This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems. If a problem occurs, carry out the steps
below in sequence until a solution is found. Once the unit operates properly, do not carry out following
steps.
If the light effect does not operate properly, refer servicing to a technician.
Response: Suspect three potential problem areas: the power supply, the lamp, the fuse.
1. Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply.
2. The lamp. Replace the old lamp with a new one with the same specifications. See page 7 for
replacing lamps.
3. The fuse. Replace the fuse. See page 13 for replacing the fuse.

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Product Specification
Model: Showtec Gobo Quake
Voltage: 240V-50Hz (CE)
Fuse: 3,15A / 250V
Dimensions: 340x310x335mm (LxWxH)
Weight: 4 kg
Lamp
Allowed lamp models*:
Osram ELC 24V 250W (50 hr) ordercode 80809O
GE ELC 24V 250W (50 hr) ordercode 80809G
Philips ELC 24V 250W (3400°K, 35 hr) ordercode 80809P
Sylvania ELC 24V 250W (3400°K, 50 hr) ordercode 80809S
Electro-mechanical effects
Max. ambient temperature ta: 55°C;
Max. housing temperature tB: 80°C
Cooling: 1 axial fan in the projector
Minimum distance:
Minimum distance from flammable surfaces: 0.5m
Minimum distance to lighted object: 1.3m
*: Versions for other lamps may be produced. Please check the specification label on your product.
Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Website: www.Highlite.nl
Email: [e-mail]