Show Tec Galactic Bluestar MKII DMX User manual

Galactic Bluestar MKII DMX
Version: 3.0
This manual contains important laser system safety and operation
information. Read and understand all instructions prior to powering on
laser unit the first time, to avoid laser eye injury and to avoid breaking
the law. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

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WARNING DATA
Lasers can be hazardous and have unique safety considerations.
Permanent eye injury and blindness is possible if lasers are used
incorrectly. Pay close attention to each safety REMARK and
WARNING statement in the user manual. Read all instructions
carefully BEFORE operating this device.
Attention!
Important!
Caution!
Laser!
Recycle
Indoor
Disposal
Location
Indicates a skill or other useful information for special
situations.
Indicates important information to protect personnel from
laser incident or injury.
Prevent damage or injury from incorrect operation.
Laser safety warming labels.
To protect the environment, recycle packing material
wherever possible.
The projector is for indoor use only, IP20. Use only in dry
locations. Keep this device away from rain and moisture,
excessive heat, humidity and dust. Do not allow contact with
water or other fluids.
Don’t throw this product away just as general trash, please
dispose of this product following the abandon electronic
product regulations in your area.
The projector must be installed in a location with adequate
ventilation, at least 50cm (20 inches) from adjacent surfaces.
Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.

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LASER SAFETY WARNINGS
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Avoid direct eye contact with laser light. Never
intentionally expose your eyes or others to direct laser
light..
This laser product can potentially cause instant eye
injury or blindness if laser light directly strikes the eyes.
It is illegal and dangerous to shine this laser into
audience areas, where the audience or other personnel
could get direct laser beams or bright reflections into
their eyes.
It is a US Federal offense to shine any laser at aircraft.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do
not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In
the unlikely event your unit may require service, please
contact the dealer nearest to you..
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
NON-INTERLOCKED HOUSING WARNING
This unit contains high power laser devices internally. Do not open the
laser housing, due to potential exposure to unsafe levels of laser radiation.
The laser power levels accessible if the unit is opened can cause instant
blindness, skin burns and fires.
Potential laser injury hazard exists with this product! Read these
instructions carefully, which includes important information about
installation, safe use and service!

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LASER SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STOP AND READ ALL LASER SAFETY DATA
Laser Light is different from any other light source with which you may be familiar. The light
from this product can potentially cause eye injury if not set up and used properly.
Laser light is thousands of times more concentrated than light from any other kind of light
source. This concentration of light power can cause instant eye injuries, primarily by
burning the retina (the light sensitive portion at the back of the eye). Even if you cannot
feel “heat” from a laser beam, it can still potentially injure or blind you or your audience.
Even very small amounts of laser light are potentially hazardous even at long distances.
Laser eye injuries can happen quicker than you can blink.
It is incorrect to think that because these laser entertainment products split the laser into
hundreds of beams or laser beam is scanned out in high speed, that an individual laser
beam is safe for eye exposure. This laser product uses dozens of milliWatts of laser power
(Class 3B levels internally). Many of the individual beams are potentially hazardous to the
eyes.
It is also incorrect to assume that because the laser light is moving, it is safe. This is not true.
Nor, do the laser beams always move. Since eye injuries can occur instantly, it is critical to
prevent the possibility of any direct eye exposure. In the laser safety regulation, it is not
legal to aim Class 3B lasers in areas which people can get exposed. This is true even if it is
aimed below people’s faces, such as on a dance floor.
zDo not operate laser without first reading and understanding all safety and
technical data in this manual.
zAlways set up and install all laser effects so that all laser light is at least 3
meters (9.8 feet) above the floor on which people can stand. See “Proper
Laser Set-up & Usage” section later in this manual.
zAfter set up, and prior to public use test laser to ensure proper function. Do
not use if any defect is detected. Do not use if laser emits only one or two
laser beams rather than dozens/hundreds, as this could indicate damage to
the diffraction grating optic, and could allow emission of higher laser levels.
zDo not point lasers at people or animals.
zNever look into the laser aperture or laser beams.
zDo not point lasers in areas in which people can potentially get exposed,

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such as uncontrolled balconies, etc.
zDo not point lasers at highly reflective surfaces such as windows, mirrors
and shiny metal. Even laser reflections can be hazardous.
zNever point a laser at aircraft, this is a federal offense.
zNever point un-terminated laser beams into the sky.
zDo not expose the output optic (aperture) to cleaning chemicals.
zDo not use laser if the laser appears to be emitting only one or two beams.
zDo not use laser if housing is damaged or open, or if optics appear damaged
in any way.
zNever open the laser housing. The high laser power levels inside of the
protective housing can start fires, burn skin and will cause instant eye injury.
zNever leave this device running unattended.
zThe operation of a class 3B laser show laser is only allowed if the show is
controlled by a skilled and well-trained operator familiar with the data
included in this manual.
zThe legal requirements for using laser entertainment products vary from
country to country. The user is responsible for the legal requirements at the
location/country of use.
zAlways use appropriate lighting safety cables when hanging lights and
effects overhead.
LASER SAFETY LABEL REPRODUCTIONS

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LASER EXPOSURE WARNING
LASER LIGHT
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
Further guidelines and safety programs for safe use of lasers can be found in the
ANSI Z136.1 Standard “For Safe Use of Lasers”, available from
“www.laserinstitute.org”. Many local governments, corporations, agencies,
military and others, require all lasers to be used under the guidelines of ANSI
Z136.1. Laser Display guidance can be obtained via the International Laser
Display Association, www.laserist.org.
LASER EMISSION DATA
* As measured under IEC measurement conditions for classification.
LASER COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
According to the EN 60825-1：1994 + A1：2002+A2:2001 + COTT regulations, this
laser fall under the classification 3B.Direct eye exposure can be dangerous.
Laser Classification Class 3B
Green Laser Medium DPSS Nd:YVO4, 532nm
Red Laser Medium LD GaAlAs 650nm, typical
Beam Diameter <5mm at aperture
Pulse Data All pulses < 4Hz (>0.25sec)
Divergence (each beam) <2mrad
Divergence (total light) <160 degrees
Laser Power Red>100mW, Green>40mW

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Every person involved with installation and maintenance of this device have to:
zBe qualified
zFollow the instructions of this manual
This device has left out premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to
maintain this condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is necessary for the user
to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
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.
zPlease consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the
devise are not subject to warranty.
zNever let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the
power-cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution!
zMake sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear
panel.
zAlways plug in the power plug least. Make sure that the power-switch is set
to off-position before you connect the device to the mains. The power-plug
has to be accessed after installing the device.
zMake sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges.
Check the device and the power-cord from time to time.
zAlways disconnect from the mains, when the devise is not in use or before
cleaning it. Only handle the power-cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug
by tugging the power-cord.
zIt is essential to connect the yellow/green conductor to earth.
zThe electric connection, repairs and servicing must be carried out by a
CAUTION! Be careful with your operations. With a high voltage you
can suffer a dangerous electric shock when touching the
wires!

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qualified employee.
zDo not switch the fixture on and off in short intervals as this would reduce
the laser diode life.
zFor replacement, please use fuses of same type and rating only.
zIf the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation, 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.
zDo not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the
device.
zWhen choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not
exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust. There should not be any cables
lying around. You endanger your own and the safety of others!
zThe minimum distance between the fixture and surrounding walls must be
more than 50cm.
zAlways fix the fixture with an appropriate safety-rope. Fix the safety-rope at
the safety-rope only.
zThe ambient temperature must be between 10℃to 40℃.
zPlease use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
zPlease consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are forbidden
due to safety reasons!
CAUTION! Operate the device only after having familiarized with its
functions. Do not permit operation by persons not
qualified for operating the device. Most damages are the
result of unprofessional operation!
CAUTION! If this device will be operated in any way different to the
one described in this manual, the product may suffer
damages and the warranty void.

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BEFORE OPERATION
Unpacking Instructions
CAUTION! Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the
carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present,
and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper
immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any
parts appear damage from shipping or the package itself
shows signs of mishandling. Save the package and all
packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be returned
to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the
original factory box and packing.
What is included
The carton or flight case contain following items:
Power Supply
To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed
to the back plate of the fixture of refer to the fixture’s specifications chart. A
fixture’s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions.
All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a
rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer
channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch. Before applying power to a fixture,
check that the source voltage matches the fixture’s requirement.
NAME QTY
Laser Light 1 PCS
Keys (for key switch) 2 PCS
Power Supply 1 PCS
User Manual 1 PCS

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The unit is supplied with a power plug appropriate to its voltage and destination.
Should any other connections be required they must be carried out with the
following configuration.
DMX-512 connection between fixtures
The fixture is equipped with 3-pin XLR sockets for DMX input and output. The
sockets are wired in parallel. Only use a shielded twisted-pair cable designed for
3-pin XLR-plugs and connectors in order to connect the controller with the fixture
or one fixture with another.
Occupation of the XLR-connection
Caution: At the laser fixture, the DMX-cable has to terminated with a
terminator. Solder a 120 Ohm resistor between Signal (-)
and Signal (+) into a 3-pin XLR-plug and plug and plug it in
the DMX-output of the last fixture.
Cable(EU) Cable(US) Pin International
Brown Black Live L
Light blue White Neutral N
Yellow/Green Green Earth

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Building a serial DMX-chain
zIf you are using the standard DMX-controllers, you can connect the
DMX-output of the controller directly with the DMX-input of the first fixture in
the DMX-chain. If you wish to connect DMX-controllers with other
XLR-outputs, you need to use adapter cables.
zConnect the DMX-output of the first fixture in the DMX-chain with the
DMX-input of the next fixture. Always connect output with the input of the
next fixture until all fixtures are connected.
zIf you use a controller with 5 pins DMX connector, you need to use a 5 to 3
pins adpter.
zAt last fixture, the DMX cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder
a 120 Ohm 1/4W resistor between pin 2(DMX-) and pin 3(DMX+) into a 3
pins XLR-plug and plug it in the DMX-output of the last fixture.
zConnect the fixture together in a daisy chain by XLR plug cable from the
output of the fixture to the input of the next fixture. The cable cannot be
branched or split to a Y cable. DMX 512 is a very high speed signal.
Inadequate or damaged cables, soldered joints or corroded connectors can
easily distort the signal and shut down the system.
zThe DXM output and input connectors are pass-through to maintain the
DMX circuit, when power is disconnected to the unit.
zEach fixture needs to have a DMX address to receive the data from the
controller. The DMX address number which could be read from rear panel of
each fixture is between 000~511.
zThe end of the DMX 512 chain should be terminated to reduce signal errors.

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Rigging the Fixture
zThe installation of the fixture has to be built and constructed in a way that it
can hold 10 times the weight for 1 hour without any harming deformation.
zThe installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment,
e.g. an appropriate catch net. This secondary safety attachment must be
constructed in a way that no part of the installation can fall down if the main
attachment fails.
zMake sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted
persons during rigging, de-rigging and servicing.
zThe operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical
installations are approved by an expert before taking into operation for the
first time and after changes before taking into operation another time.
zThe operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical
installations are approved by a skilled person once a year.
zThe fixture should be installed in the position where persons cannot reach
and where persons may walk by or be seated.
CAUTION: Please consider the respective national norms during
the installation! The installation must only be carried out
by an authorized employee or dealers!
CAUTION: When installing the device, make sure there is no highly
in inflammable material (decoration articles, etc.) in
between a distance of min o.5 meter.

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Proper Laser Set Up & Usage
This fixture has been designed to be hung. It is recommended for safety purposes,
your lighting effect are properly mounted using a suitable hanging clamp and
safety cable. Items appropriate for safe and effective mounting are easily
sourced from your lighting vendor.
International laser safety regulations require that lasers must be operated in the
fashion illustrated below, with a minimum of 3 meters (9.8 ft) of vertical separation
between the floor and the lowest laser light vertically. Additionally, 2.5 meters of
horizontal separation is required between laser light and audience or other public
spaces.
CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments, or performance
of procedures other than what is specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
zThis device has left out premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to
maintain this condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is necessary for the
user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this
manual.
zThe manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused
by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to
the device.
Front Panel
NO. NAME DESCRIPTION
1 LED Aperture LED effect output aperture
2 Laser Aperture Laser effect output aperture
3 Bracket To fasten the fixture with mounting hook

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Rear Panel
NO. NAME DESCRIPTION
4 Power switch Switch on and off the power
5 GND Fixture power ground point
6 Control panel To control the fixture with digital LED display, check more
information on CONTROL & FUNCTION
7 DMX Input 3 pins male XLR connector
8 DMX Output 3 pins female XLR connector
9 MIC To detect the music/sound signal
10 Interlock Switch To interlock laser diodes output
11 Safety Eye Used to attach a safety cable when the fixture is
rigged. Check more details in RIGGING
12 Power Plug AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz

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CONTROL & FUNCTION
zRegular breaks during operation are essential to maximize the life of this
device as it is not designed for continual use.
zDo not switch the unit on and off in short time intervals
zAlways unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time. Or before
replacing the bulb or start servicing.
zIn the event of serious operation problems, stop using the fixture and
contact your dealer immediately.
Attention Laser will be output from laser aperture in 5 seconds
after the unit is powered on.
Operating Mode
When laser is powered on, LED monitor on rear panel shows the current
operating standalone mode or DMX address of DMX mode. With help of LED
control panel, it is very easy to set and change the operating mode of laser. After
every resetting and saved, the new mode information will be shown on LED
monitor at next power on.
Mode/Function Option, to choose the operating mode of laser.
Confirmation, to confirm all setting or change of LED control panel.
UP/DOWN, to change operating mode, parameter or DMX address.

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Operation
Stand Alone Preprogram Laser Show
zPress FUNC to enter MODE OPTION.
zTill to LED panel shows either one of ArA, SrA, Sou
zPress FUNC to select your favorite
Stand Alone mode as above.
zPress ENTER to confirm the setting.
The laser is working in stand alone. Each
time when you turn on your laser, you will
have this confirmed laser show.
In the MODE OPTION setting, the stand alone laser show that you are going to
choose is flashing. Press FUNC to change stand alone laser show, you will have
3 different stand alone preprogrammed laser show. Their DISPLAY and EFFECT
are listed below:
DISPALY STAND ALONE MODE PREPROGRAM EFFECT
ARA Auto Running rAndom Effect
SRS Slow Running rAndom Effect
SOU Sound Activated Moving Effect

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Sound Activated Sensitivity Setting
In the MODE setting, press ENTER to confirm Sou (Sound Activated Mode), the
setting manual goes into Sound Activated Sensitivity Setting. LED display S 0 ~ S
9. Press UP / DOWN to take your favorite Sensitivity Level. S 0 is no sound
activated, from S 1 to S 9, the sensitivity level is going more sensitive. Press
ENTER to confirm the setting.
Manual Running Mode (MAN)
Press FUNC, until MAN is shown in LED display panel. Press ENTER to confirm
MAN mode setting. Once MAN mode is confirmed by press ENTER, the setting
goes into 6 specification setting. Every pressing ENTER, it goes into next
specification setting, until MAN is shown again. There 6 specification setting are
listed below:
NO. DISPALY DESCRIPTION
1 R 0~R 9 Red laser strobe frequency, fast -> slow.
2 G 0~G 9 Green laser strobe frequency, fast -> slow.
3 M10~M19 Laser Dots moving speed, slow -> fast.
4 M20~M29 Blue LED effect moving speed, slow -> fast
5 LB0~LB9 LED brightness setting, dark -> bright
6 LF0~LF9 LED strobe frequency, fast -> slow

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DMX MODE
zPress FUNC to enter MODE OPTION
zTill to LED panel shows 001.
zPress ENTER to confirm the setting.
The laser is working in “DMX MODE”. With help of UP/DOWN button, it could be
easily change the DMX address of the laser.
MASTER/SLAVE MODE
zPress FUNC to enter MODE OPTION
zTill to LED panel shows SLA
zPress ENTER to confirm the setting.
The laser is working in “SLAVE MODE”. Connect MASTER laser and SLAVE
lasers with DMX cable, the SLAVE lasers do what exactly MASTER laser does.
Check “5.2 DMX connection”to have more details about laser connection.

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DMX PROTOCOL
CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION
CH 1
MODE
000-051 LASER BACK OUT
052-102 ARA, Auto Running rAndom Effect
103-154 SRA, Slow Running rAndom Effect
155-206 SOU, Sound Activated Moving Effect
207-255 DMX mode
CH 2
RED
STROBE
000-004 Blackout
005-127 Red laser on
128-254 Red laser strobe frequency, fast -> slow.
255-255 Strobe to sound
CH 3
GREEN
STROBE
000-004 Blackout
005-127 Green laser on
128-254 Green laser strobe frequency, fast -> slow.
255-255 Strobe to sound
CH 4
LASER
ROLLING
000-004 No function
005-127 Clockwise rotation (slow-fast)
128-133 Stop
134-255 Counterclockwise rotation (slow-fast)
CH 5
LED
ROLLING
000-004 No function
005-127 Clockwise rotation (slow-fast)
128-133 Stop
134-255 Counterclockwise rotation (slow-fast)
CH 6
LED power
000-004 Blackout
005-255 LED brightness setting, dark -> bright
CH 7
LED
STROBE
000-004 Blackout
005-127 LED on
128-254 LED strobe frequency, fast -> slow.
255-255 Strobe to sound