Show Tec Firestorm Miniscan User manual

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directions in this product user manual.
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30947 Firestorm Miniscan
30949 Firestorm Colour
30950 Firestorm Scanner
30952 Firestorm Rotoscan
30953 Firestrom Barrel
Ordercode: 30953
4 Channels DMX: - Barrel movement
- Barrel rotation
- Gobowheel
- Colorwheel
13 gobo’s
10 colours + open
Music controllable - Master/Slave - DMX
Lamp: 24V / 250W ELC

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action or a sophisticated DMX show, this product series provides the effect you
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V1.2
Ordercode: 30952
5 Channels DMX: - Pan
- Tilt
- Gobowheel
- Colorwheel
- Gobo rotation
6 gobo’s (interchangeable, including one glass gobo)
10 colours + open
Music controllable - Master/Slave - DMX
Lamp: 24V / 250W ELC

Firestorm Product Guide
This product user guide covers the Firestorm Colour, Miniscan, Scanner, Barrel
Warning............................................................................................
Getting Ready...................................................................................
Install the Lamp (Firestorm Miniscan)................................................
Lamp Installation (Firestorm Miniscan)..............................................
(Figure 1)...........................................................................................
Installing the Lamp (Firestorm Colour, Scanner, Rotoscan)..............
Lamp Installation (Firestorm Colour, Scanner, Rotoscan)...... ...........
Set up and Operation........................................................................
Setting up your Firestorm for Audio Control....................................
Setting up your Firestorm for Automatic Control................................
Setting up your Firestorm for Slave Control......................................
Setting up your Firestorm for DMX Control........................................
Changing the programms speed in Auto mode..................................
Pan invert of the scanner in DMX Mode............................................
Tilt invert of the scanner ind DMX Mode...........................................
Maintenance......................................................................................
Changing the lamp.............................................................................
Replacing the Fuse..........................................................................
Troubleshooting................................................................................
No Light, No Movement - All Products..............................................
No Response to DMX ......................................................................
No Response to Audio ....................................................................
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Ordercode: 30950
4 Channels DMX: - Pan
- Tilt
- Gobowheel
- Colorwheel
13 gobo’s
10 colours + open
Music controllable - Master/Slave - DMX
Lamp: 24V / 250W ELC

Warning!
Like all electronic products, the Showtec Firestorm
series must be used with common safety precautions
in mind.
!The Showtec Firestorm series contain no user-serviceable parts.
Refer servicing to qualified technicians only.
!Disconnect from electric mains power supply before removing covers
or changing lamps. Keep case closed while operating. Do not insert
objects into air vents.
!Keep away from flames and flammable material. Keep away from
liquids. Never operate in rain or in damp conditions.
!If effect lights are dropped or struck, disconnect mains power supply
immediately. Have a qualified engineer inspect for safety before
operating.
!Lamp and metal become hot during operation. Allow time to cool
before handling. Do not touch lamp bulb glass with bare hands.
!Read user manual instructions thoroughly before operating. Follow the
instructions. Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit.
!This appliance must be earthed.
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V1.2
Ordercode: 30947
4 Channels DMX: - Pan
- Tilt
- Gobo/colourwheel
- shutter
8 coloured gobo’s
Music controllable - Master/Slave - DMX
Lamp: 15V / 150W EFR

A
BCD
E
Lamp Items
A - Lever
B - "EFR” Lamp
C - Lamp Base
D - Lamp Socket
E - Lamp Pins
Figure 1
Getting Ready
All Showtec products are thoroughly tested at the factory and shipped in
perfect condition. If damage has occurred during shipping or if components
are missing, please contact your Showtec dealer immediately.
Your package should include:
(1 ) One Showtec Firestorm series lighting effect with bracket.
(2) One IEC electric mains power cord with plug.
(3) One product user manual.
The lamp may or may not be included, depending on your Showtec dealer. In
most cases, the lamp is not included.
Install the Lamp (Firestorm Miniscan)
The Firestorm Miniscan use the common 15V 150W EFR 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.
Lamp Installation (Firestorm Miniscan)
(1 ) Loosen the screw on the top of the lamp cover as well the two black
screws on the bottom of the lamp cover. Open the case.
(2) Read lamp instructions. Do not touch the lamp bulb glass. (See Figure 1.)
Oil on hands shortens the lamp life. (If you touch the bulb glass, wipe off
the glass with a clean, lint-freetowel and rubbing alcohol.)
(3) Hold the lamp socket with one hand. Insert the lamp pins into the holes in
the lamp socket.
(4) Make sure that the lever is up. Slide the lamp in to the lamp base.
(5) Put on the lamp cover and fasten the screws snugly. lamp out of the lamp
Socket.
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Ordercode: 30949
2 Channels DMX: - colourwheel
- dimmer
8 colours + open
Music controllable - Master/Slave - DMX
Lamp: 24V / 250W ELC

Install the Lamp (Firestorm Colour, Scanner, Rotoscan)
The Firestorm Colour, Scanner and Rotoscan all use the ELC lamp as
manufactured by most 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.
Lamp Installation (Firestorm Colour, Scanner, Rotoscan)
(1 ) Loosen the screw on the top of the lamp cover as well the two screws on
the bottom of the lampcover. Open the case.
(2) Read lamp instructions. Do not touch the lamp bulb glass. (See Figure 2.)
Oil on hands shortens the lamp life. (If you touch the bulb glass, wipe off
the glass with a clean, lint-freetowel and rubbing alcohol.)
(3) Hold the lamp socket with one hand. Insert the lamp pins into the holes in
the lamp socket.
(4) Make sure that the lever is up. Slide the lamp in to the lamp base.
(5) Put on the lamp cover and fasten the screws snugly. lamp out of the lamp
Socket.
A
BCD
E
Lamp Items
A - Lever
B - "ELC" Lamp
C - Lamp Base
D - Lamp Socket
E - Lamp Pins
Figure 2
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V1.2
Troubleshooting
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 effect does not operate properly, refer servicing to a technician.
No Light, No Movement - All Products
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 of appropriate
Specifications. See directions above for replacing lamps.
3. The fuse. Replace the fuse. See directions above for replacing the
fuse.
No Response to DMX
Response: Suspect the DMX setting, DMX cable or connectors, a
controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card malfunction.
1. Check the DMX setting. Make sure the DMX address setting is
correct.
2. Check the DMX cable: Unplug the unit; change the DMX cable;
resupply electrical power. Try your DMX control again.
3. Determine whether the controller or light effect is at fault. Does the
controller operate other DMX products properly ? If not, take the
controller in for repair. If so, take the DMX cable and the light effect to
a qualified technician.
No Response to Audio
1. Check the function setting of the first unit. Make sure that the
unit is set up for audio (o-s)
2. Turn up the music volume.

(3) Push the mode button till the display shows o-s. Now you can select if the
unit should as automatic unit (o-a) or as slave unit (o-d). You can select the
master or slave mode by using the up or down key.
(4) Push the mode button till the display shows Aand a two digit number. Eg.
A03.
(5) Select the desired programm by pushing the up or down button.
You can select 64 preprogrammed programms.
(6) The fixture will start to move his automatic programm.
Setting up your Firestorm for Slave Control
(1) Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing (Use a 30-kg rated or stronger C-
clamp fastened onto the Firestorm bracket). Leave at least one meter on all
sides for air circulation.
(2) Plug one end of the electric mains power cord into the IEC socket on the
unit. (See figure 6, page 13.) Then plug the other end of the cord into a
proper electric power supply socket.
(3) Link up all the units by DMX cables (we recommend DAP cables)
(4) Push the mode button till the display shows o-s. Now you can select if the
unit should as master unit (o-s) or as slave unit (o-d). You can select the
master or slave mode by using the up or down key.
When the master fixture is in auto-mode all the units will run the build-in
programm on a fixed speed. If the master fixture is set up as a slave unit all
the fixtures will react to the speed of music.
(5) The master unit will always send 20 channels DMX out to controll the slave
units. Therefore it is important to give a slave fixture an DMX address as
well.
Push the mode button till the display shows a three digit number. Eg. 001.
Select the desired address by the up and down button.
See the diagram below to select the correct DMX address in slave mode.
Fixture Slave Address Slave Channel Master Slave relation
1 001 1,2,3,4,5 Same
2 006 6,7,8,9,10 Tilt, gobo, color, gobo rot is same
Pan is invert
3 011 11,12,13,14,15 Gobo, color, gobo rot is same
Pan and tilt are inverted
4 016 16,17,18,19,20 Pan gobo, color, gobo rot is same
Tilt is invert
Setting up your Firestorm for Slave Control
(1) Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing (Use a 30-kg rated or stronger C-
clamp fastened onto the Firestorm bracket). Leave at least one meter on all
sides for air circulation.
(2) Plug one end of the electric mains power cord into the IEC socket on the unit.
(See figure 6, page 13.) Then plug the other end of the cord into a proper
electric power supply socket.
(3) Link up all the units by DMX cables (we recommend DAP cables)
(4) Push the mode button till the display shows o-s. Now you can select if the
unit should as master unit (o-s) or as slave unit (o-d). Select o-d which
enables the fixture to receive DMX signal
(5) Push the mode button till the display show a three digit number. E.g 002
(6)Select the desired DMX address by using the up and down keys.
Your fixture is now ready for use with DMX
Note: Make sure that the first scanner in the line is be adressed as Master
fixture !!
Changing the programms speed in Auto mode
(1) Push the mode button till the display shows U-X. Where X stands for a
Number.
(2) Select the right speed bu pushing the up- and down button (1-8)
(3) The scanner will adjust the speed of the step.
Pan invert of the scanner in DMX mode
(1) Push the mode button till the display shows P-n or P-F.
(2) Select the right mode by using the up and down button. P-n means normal
use and P-F means pan invert.
Tilt invert of the scanner in DMX mode
(1) Push the mode button till the display shows t-n or t-F.
(2) Select the right mode by using the up and down button. t-n means normal
use and t-F means pan invert
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Set Up and Operation
The set up and operation of all the Firestorm series is similar. The main
difference is that function channels of various items vary, so that dip switch
settings differ slightly. Follow directions below as they pertain to your particular
product and your preferred operation mode.
Before plugging unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the
product specification voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 240V specification
product on 120V power, or vice versa.
Setting up your Firestorm for Audio Control
(1) Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing (Use a 30-kg rated or stronger C-
clamp fastened onto the Firestorm bracket). Leave at least one meter on all
sides for air circulation.
(2) Plug one end of the electric mains power cord into the IEC socket on the unit.
(See figure 6, page 13.) Then plug the other end of the cord into a proper
electric power supply socket.
(3) Push the mode button till the display shows o-s. Now you can select if the
unit should as master unit (o-s) or as slave unit (o-d). You can select the
master or slave mode by using the up or down key.
(4) Push the mode button till the display shows C and a two digit number. Eg.
C03.
(5) Select the desired programm by pushing the up or down button.
You can select 64 preprogrammed programms.
(6) Turn on the music. The fixture will react to the beat of the music.
Setting up your Firestorm for Automatic Control
1. Fasten the effect lights onto firm trussing (Use a 30-kg rated or stronger C-
clamp bolted onto the Firestorm bracket). Leave at least one meter on all
sides for air circulation.
(2) Plug one end of the electric mains power cord into the IEC socket on the unit.
(See figure 6, page 13.) Then plug the other end of the cord into a proper
electric power supply socket.
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Maintenance
Firestorm series require almost no maintenance. However, you should:
!Keep the unit clean. Disconnect the mains power supply, then wipe the cover
with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid. Wipe lens clean with glass
cleaner and a soft cloth. Clean internal components about once a year with a
light brush and vacuum cleaner. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
!Keep connections clean. Disconnect electric power, then wipe the DMX and
audio connections with a damp cloth. Make sure connections are thoroughly
dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power.
Changing the Lamp
Replacing a Fuse
Power surges 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, replace the fuse as follows:
1) Unplug the unit from electric power source.
2) Insert a flat-head screwdriver into a slot in the fuse cover.
Gently pry up the fuse cover.
3) Note two fuses: The replacement fuse is covered; The used fuse has both
ends exposed. Remove the used fuse. If brown or unclear, it is burned out.
4) Push the replacement fuse out of its cover, then insert the replacement fuse
into the holder where the old fuse was. Reinsert the fuse cover.Products are
packed with a replacement fuse. If your replacement fuse is missing, a new
one can be purchased at an electric appliance store. Be sure to use a fuse of
the same type and specification. See the product specification label for
details.
If electrical power is supplied and the lamp does not light, it may be time to
change the lamp. Follow directions below to do so.
1. Disconnect mains power supply. Loosen the two screws on the top
of the lamp cover. Open the cover.
2. With one hand holding the lamp reflector, pull down the lamp lever
(toward the base of the unit). The lamp will be pushed out of the
lamp base. Holding the lamp socket with one hand, pull the lamp
out of the lamp socket with the other.
3. Pull up the lamp lever (away from the unit base, toward the lamp
cover).
4. Follow directions for installing a new lamp.