Syncrolite SUPER TROUPER II User manual

SUPER TROUPER II
24000-07 (2 kW) • 24000-08 (1, 1.6 kW) • Rev. July 2016
FOLLOW SPOTLIGHT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
2025 Royal Lane • Dallas, Texas 68154 USA
Tel [phone] • www.syncrolite.com

PREFACE
THE STRONG SUPER TROUPER®II SYSTEM consists of adirect current xenon
lamphouse and an advanced-design lens mechanism constructed and aligned on acommon base rail.
Operator controls are easily accessible from either side of the unit. The spotlight head includes asix-color,
self-canceling color boomerang, and mounts to acollapsible base stand and yoke assembly. Aswitching type,
solid-state xenon power supply with akeyed quick-disconnect lamphouse cable receptacle completes the
follow spotlight system.
ONLY THE SPECIAL POWER SUPPLIES manufactured by Syncrolite, LLC can be
used with the xenon spotlight. Current level adjustments (DC output to the xenon bulb) are made at the
power supply by means of output potentiometers. For detailed information regarding installation and
operation of the xenon power supply, see the instruction manual furnished separately.
THE XENON LAMPHOUSE utilizes a deep ellipse dichroic metal reector designed to
operate in a xed position with a horizontally mounted xenon bulb as the light source.  The DC Pulse
Igniter requires no AC control circuit.  A coated glass heat lter is located at the front opening of the
lamphousetoreduce the radiant heat at the optical system and color boomerang.
THE LAMPHOUSE INSTRUMENT PANEL is equipped with aDC ammeter and running
time meter. The ammeter continuously displays the operating DC current, and pressing the VOLTS/AMP
rocker switch will momentarily indicate the DC voltage at the arc. The hour meter records the operating
hours of the xenon bulb. The bulb is ignited and extinguished through use of the LAMP rocker switch
mounted on the instrument panel.
ONLY XENON BULBS designed for horizontal operation should be used in this spotlight.
The presently approved ratings for bulbs used in this spotlight are 1000, 1600, and 2000 watt, type “HS.”
See the listing in this manual for the approved types and necessary adapters.
ADJUSTMENTCONTROLSforpositioningthexenonbulbinsidetheellipticalreector
are located above the instrument panel at the rear of the lamphouse. The adjustments control the horizontal,
vertical, and focal position of the bulb.
THE LAMP BLOWERS, internally wired in the lamp, operate on 115 V.AC and are
required to keep the seals on the bulb at asafe operating temperature. These blowers will operate
continuously until power is turned off at the main line switch to the xenon power supply. Operation of the
blowers to cool the bulb after aperformance will not be recorded by the hour meter. The Super Trouper II
lamphouse, when using a factory-approved, ozone-free xenon bulb, requires no external exhaust system.
AN ARC STABILIZATION MAGNET, as required by bulb manufacturers for the
operation of2000wattbulbs,ismountedtothebaseofthelamphousebelowthereector.Themagnetmay
beleftinplace for operation of 1000 and 1600 watt bulbs. The SOUTH pole of this permanent magnet is
dabbed with paint, and must be pointed toward the left (off-operator) side of the lamphouse.
ST2/001

PREFACE (continued)
THE LAMPHOUSE is supplied with a13 foot (4 meter) cable assembly containing the
two DC leads, the ground wire, and all AC control leads. The cable assembly is terminated with (2)
multiple pin, keyed MS connectors which mate to receptacles on the lamphouse and xenon power supply
cabinet. The AC hook-up to the xenon power supply is detailed in the power supply manual; AC
connectors must comply with all local electrical codes.
THE OPTICAL SYSTEM incorporates anewly-designed lens mechanism. Spotlight
opera-tors familiar with earlier type Strong spotlights are urged to study the section following in this
manual entitled OPERATION OF THE OPTICAL SYSTEM and to practice the operation of the Super
Trouper II prior their rstperformance.Thespotsizecontrol(“trombone”)handleisdrawnback to “spot”
and pushed forward to “ood,”whichisthereverseofearliertypeStrongopticalsystems.Thespotedge
is focused by rotating the focus knobs located behind the boomerang on the left and right sides of the
optical system.
FADE-OUT, CHOPPER, AND IRIS CONTROLS are positioned in the same
congurationas earlier Strong spotlights. All optical system controls are accessible for right- or left-hand
operation. The color boomerang is easily reversed to position the color arms on either side. Operation of
the self-canceling boomerang remains unchanged, and standard Strong nine-inch gel frames are used.
WHEN TRANSPORTING the spotlight, it is recommended that the xenon bulb be
removed and placed in its original shipping carton with the cover on the bulb to insure against breakage.
The bulb, after cooling to room temperature, may remain mounted in the lamphouse if moving the
spotlight from one position to another within the arena or auditorium. Reasonable care should be
exercised; breakage caused by handling is not covered by the xenon bulb warranty.
ST2/002

ST2/003
1. Cover, Lamphouse Compartment 9. Mounting Bracket, Leveling Foot
2. Fade-Out Control Lever 10. “T” Bolt, Folding Leg
3. Masking Blade Control Lever 11 Horizontal Swing Friction Adjust
4. Iris Control Lever 12. Horizontal Tilt Friction Adjust
5. Cover, Optical System 13. Spot Size Control (Trombone) Handle
6. Disc Housing, Color Boomerang 14. Lifting Strap
7. Color Selector Lever, Boomerang 15. Hand Rail
8. Height Adjusting Pin 16. Arc Viewing Port

LAMPHOUSE - POWER SUPPLY
Interconnection Diagram
LAMPHOUSE
(Connections Pre-wired)
MS CONNECTOR
Pin Wire No,
A DC-
B DC+
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5
G 6
M Grnd
Lamphouse
Cable Assembly
XENON
POWER
SUPPLY
MS Connector (pre-wired)
DC+
DC-
SYSTEM MUST BE GROUNDED
All wiring must conform to local codes;
shield lamphouse cable in conduit if
required.
Check Slide Switch (below) on Power
Supply for correct “SPOT” position.
ST2/004
Slide to LEFT

INSTALLATION AND SETTING UP SPOTLIGHT
THE SUPER TROUPER II is shipped in sections which must be assembled. Lifting straps
mounted to the yoke pivot studs (see Figure 6, Item 2) are designed to bear the weight of the spotlight and base.
Thispermitsassemblingthespotlightontheoorandlaterhoistingittoanoverheadspotlightposition.
THE FOLDING BASE ASSEMBLY is shipped collapsed, and requires only folding the base
legs down and pinning the legs using the four T-bolts (Figure 6, Item 17) supplied. Screw the four leveling
feet and locknuts (Figure 6, Item 15) into the brackets at the end of each leg.
WHEN INSTALLED in apermanent location, the leveling feet and casters must be removed,
and the holes in the base leg brackets used for hardware (user-supplied lag screws or bolts) to secure the base
totheoororplatform.Ifitisdesiredtohavetheunitportable,whenoperating,thefourlevelingfeetmust be
adjusted down until the entire weight of the spotlight has been shifted from the casters to the leveling feet.
THE INNER TUBE below the support yoke is drilled with three holes to permit adjusting
the height of the spotlight. The three holes are on four-inch centers and will allow an optical height of ap-
proximately53inches,57inches,and61inchesaboveoorleveltotheopticalcenterofthelamphouseand
lens system. Insert the height location pin through the hole in the outer tube of the base column and one of
the holes in the inner tube. The leveling feet may be adjusted through an additional two-inch range.
THE HORIZONTAL PAN and vertical tilt locking knobs are on the right hand (from rear) side
of the yoke assembly.The yoke saddle is marked to indicate FRONT.Tighten both of these locking devices
securely before attempting to place the spotlight head (lamphouse and lens system) on the support yoke.
PLACE THE LAMPHOUSE and lens system on the yoke assembly,with the normal operator’s
side of the lamphouse (with arc viewing port) to the right side of the yoke saddle, the same as the yoke locking
controls. Line up the four mounting holes in the bottom plate of the support brace with the four slotted holes
inthesaddleoftheyokeassembly.Secureusingthefour5-16/18wingheadscrewsandatwashers.After
mounting the color boomerang (see below), loosen the tilt lock and test the spotlight balance at the desired
projection angle. Loosen the (4) wing head screws and slide the spotlight head forward and back in the slotted
holesintheyokesaddletoachieveoptimiumbalancebeforenallysecuringthewingheadscrews.
MOUNT THE COLOR BOOMERANG to the front of the optical system with the color arms
facing the desired operating side. Remove the (3) screws from the mounting studs on the front of the optical
system housing. Align the three holes in the boomerang housing to the three mounting studs; open the hinged
front cover to access the mounting holes and secure the boomerang to the studs using the (3) screws.
ATTACH THE LAMPHOUSE CABLE CONNECTORS to the mating receptacles on the
lamphouse and power supply.The lamphouse and power supply connectors are keyed for correct pin align-
ment; make certain pins are seated before tightening the locking ring. DO NOT energize the xenon power
supply before the xenon bulb is correctly installed into the lamphouse.
THE SUPER TROUPER II is wired for operation with the “compact” model xenon power
supply Equipment Type 62000xx and the new B3 Syncrolite followspot power supply.If installing the
Super Trouper II with an older model or type xenon power supply, aground wire must be connected to the
power supply’s MS connector Pin M. Operation of the Super Trouper II with axenon power supply other
than a62- or B3 series will void safety listing compliance.
ST2/005

SAFETYPROCEDURES
THE XENON BULB is highly pressurized. When ignited, the normal operating temperature
of the bulb increases the pressure to alevel at which the bulb may explode if not handled in strict accordance
to the manufacturer’s operating instructions. The bulb is stable at room temperature, but may still explode if
dropped or otherwise mishandled.
REFER ALL BULB REPLACEMENT and service to QUALIFIED PERSONNEL with
adequate protective clothing (face shield, clean cotton gloves, welder’s jacket). For routine lamphouse service,
observe the following rules:
1. Allow the bulb to cool to room temperature before opening the lamphouse. Put on protective clothing
described above.
2. De-energize the xenon power supply at the AC source before opening the lamphouse compartment.
3. When possible, encase the bulb in its protective cover when cleaning or servicing the lamphouse
interior. The bulb, when outside the lamphouse, must be encased in the cover.
4. Clean the bulb after it has cooled to room temperature. Do not touch the quartz envelope of the bulb;
ngerprintswillburninandcreatehotspotswhichmayshortenbulblife.Ifngermarksaremade,
they should be carefully removed with methyl alcohol and cotton prior to bulb operation.
5. Never view an ignited bulb directly. BLINDNESS OR PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE MAY BE
INCURRED.
6. Use only xenon bulbs designated as OZONE FREE. When possible, vent the lamphouse exhaust to
outside atmosphere.
7. Maintain the lamphouse blowers in good operating condition. Keep the blower inlets clean for
unrestrictedairow.
8. To insure maximum bulb life, operate the lamphouse blowers for at least ten minutes after extinguish-
ing the bulb.
9. If returning abulb for warranty adjustment, pack it in its original shipping container. Complete and
return all required warranty information.
10. Dispose of expired bulbs that are beyond warranty in the following manner: Wrap the bulb tightly
in several layers of canvas or heavy cloth. Place it on ahard surface and shatter the envelope with a
sharp hammer blow. DO NOT place an unshattered bulb in an ordinary refuse container.
11. DO NOT PERMIT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL TO PERFORM OR ATTEMPT ANY PHASE
OF XENON BULB HANDLING OR SERVICE.
Anode End Cap
Envelope
Anode Pin
Seal Anode
Cathode
Seal
Cathode End Cap
Trigger Wire
Cathode
Pin
ST2/006

BULB INSTALLATION
CAUTION: OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES. Put on protective face mask. Wear
cleancottonglovestopreventmarkingthequartzenvelopeofthebulbwithngerprints.Turnthecircuit
breaker on the side of the xenon power supply cabinet OFF.
DISMOUNT THE LAMPHOUSE ACCESS COVER by removing the two phillips head
screwsandlockwashers;(1)attherearbulkheadand(1)atthefrontbulkhead.Openthekeylockafterrst
removing the hex head security screw. Do not misplace the security screw.
THE SUPER TROUPER II SYSTEM is shipped from the factory with acompatible xenon
powersupply.Thedesiredbulbwattageanddesiredinputvoltageofthespotlightsystemshippedisspecied
by the customer when placing the original equipment order. Three wattages are available: 1000, 1600, or
2000 watt. Bulbs approved for use in the Super Trouper II include:
OSRAM Ushio Nominal DO NOT
Wattage Part No. Philips. Part No. Part No. Current EXCEED
1000 XBO1000W/HS OFR LTIX-1000W-HS CSX10S 50 A. 55 A
1600 XBO1600W/HS OFR LTIX-1600W-HS CSX16S 65 A. 75 A.
2000 XBO2000W/HS OFR LTIX-2000W-HS CSX20SC 75 A. 85 A.
THE ABOVE XENON BULBS are designated OZONE FREE, and replacement bulbs other
thantheabovemustbecertiedbytheirmanufacturerasbeing100%interchangeable.Thewarrantyonthe
xenon bulb supplied is administered by the bulb manufacturer and is separate from the spotlight warranty
issued by Strong. Retain the warranty documentation packed with the xenon bulb.
WHEN ORDERED for 1000 or 1600 watt operation, the adapters required to install these smaller
bulbs in the Super Trouper II lamphouse are supplied in the accessory kit. The front bulb support in the 1000
and 1600 watt lamphouses is acast yoke (65117000) which holds the stem of the cathode adapter. Aretainer
plate(65151000) and two thumb screws (65152000) clamp the stem of the cathode adapter into the yoke.
THE 2000 WATT type “HS” bulb mounts into the lamphouse without adapters. The front bulb
support for the 2000 watt bulb (83747000) is acushioned ring which encircles the cathode (-) end cap of the
bulb. The negative contact (24269000) clamps either on the end of the 1000/1600 watt cathode adapter (as shown
on following page) or mounts directly to the .312" (8mm) cathode pin of the 2kW “HS” bulb. Atrigger wire,
encircling the bulb envelope and attached to the end cap (as illustrated on the facing page), must be present.
IF IT IS DECIDED subsequent to the initial installation to change bulb wattages, it is nec-
essary to verify that the original xenon power supply will operate the replacement bulb throughout its range.
The 115 volt power supply is not recommended for use with a2000 watt bulb, and should be replaced with
a220 volt, Type 62- or B3 unit. Make certain that the correct front bulb support is installed; 65117000
Yoke for 1000 and 1600 watt, or 83747000 Ring Support for 2000 watt. The rear bulb support collet
(24266000) accommodates either the anode pin of the 2000 watt “HS” bulb or the stem of the anode
adapter.
ST2/007

XENON BULB INSTALLATION
NO ADAPTERS REQUIRED FOR 2000 WATT TYPE “HS” BULB
See Parts List, Figure 2 for 2000 watt bulb mounting illustration
ST2/008
POSITIVE
CONTACT
CLAMP
XENON BULB
REFLECTOR NEGATIVE
CONTACT
CLAMP
HEAT FILTER

1000, 1600 Watt Bulb Installation
ASSEMBLE THE REQUIRED ADAPTERS to the 1000 or 1600 watt bulb as illustrated prior
to inserting the bulb into the lamphouse. Be very careful not to apply any mechanical strain to the quartz
envelope when installing adapters. Note the (2) different anode adapters; the longer anode adapter (24271000)
is for the 1000 watt Hanovia XH1000HS bulb only.
SCREW THE CHROMED, THREADED CATHODE ADAPTER (24270000) onto the bulb
studsoitseatsrmlyagainsttheshoulderofthecathode(-)endcap.Slipthecorrectbrassanodeadapterwith
set screw over the stud of the positive end cap in contact with the shoulder of the anode (+) end cap. Tighten
allthreadedfastenerssecurelytoinsurermmechanicaltandgoodelectricalconduction.
LOOSEN THE THUMB SCREWS on the top of the front bulb support yoke and swing the
retainer plate clear of the yoke. Slide the contact clamp of the igniter lead over the brass socket of the rear
bulb support collet.
REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE COVER from the bulb after putting on the face shield. DO
NOTtouchtheclearquartzenvelopeofthebulbwithbarengers.Naturalskinoilswillrapidlyburn into
the quartz and shorten bulb life. The xenon bulb warranty does not cover damage of this nature. Ifthe
quartz is accidentally ngermarked, thoroughly remove the ngerprints with isopropyl alcohol before
igniting the bulb.
INSERTTHEBULBintothelamphouse,betweenthereectorsupportandthefrontofthe
lamphouse.Passtheanode(+)endofthebulbintothereectorandthroughthecenterholeofthereector.
Take care nottotouchorscratchthesurfaceofthereector.
INSERT THE ANODE ADAPTER STEM into the rear support collet. The stem must be
inserted as far into the socket as possible to insure good conduction and to permit full focus travel of the bulb.
Place the cathode adapter stem into the bulb support yoke, pivot the retaining plate to its closed position,
and tightenboththumbscrews.Usinga9/64"Allenwrench,rmlytightenthesocketheadclampingscrew
inthepositive (+) contact to insure agood electrical contact.
INSTALLTHE NEGATIVE (-) LEAD CONTACT CLAMP over the end of the cathode adapter.
Slidethecontactuptoseatitsshoulderrmlyagainstthetipofthecathodeadapter.Dressthenegativelead
directly in front of the bulb support yoke to minimize the shadow. Tighten the socket head clamping screw
securely using a9/64" Alen wrench.
2000 Watt Bulb Installation
REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE COVER from the xenon bulb only if necessary. Slide the
contact clamp of the igniter lead over the brass socket of the rear bulb support collet. If the bulb is supplied
by the manufacturer with an anode lead attached, cut off or otherwise remove the factory-installed anode
lead.Removeanyngermarksfromthebulbenvelopewithalcohol.
INSERT THE 2000 WATT BULB into the lamphouse, passing the anode (+) end through the
holeinthereector.Handlethebulbbythemetalendcapsonly. Pass the anode pin as far as possible to the
rear of the lamphouse to allow clearance between the cathode (-) pin and the front bulb support. Take care
nottotouchorscratchthesurfaceofthereector;donottouchthequartzenvelopeofthebulb.Slidethe
cathode (-) end cap through the spring-cushioned ring of the bulb shock mount.
ST2/009

2000 Watt Bulb Installation (continued)
NOTETHETWONOTCHESatthecenterholeofthereector.Thesenotchesallowaddi-
tionalclearancebetweenthegroundedreectorandtheenergizedbulbtriggerwire.Rotatethebulbtoalignthe
triggerwirewithoneofthesetwonotchestopreventthetriggerwirefromarcingtothegroundedreector.
INSERT THE ANODE (+) PIN of the bulb into the rear support collet. The pin must be
inserted as far into the socket as possible to insure good conduction and permit full focus travel of the bulb.
Makecertainthebulb’striggerwireisalignedtothecenterofeitherreectornotch,andrmlytightenthe
socket head clamping screw. Slide the negative contact clamp over the cathode (-) pin and dress the negative
lead directly in front of the front bulb support to minimize the shadow. Securely tighten the negative clamp.
AN ALTERNATE METHOD of installing the 2000 watt bulb is to dismount the shock mount
ring and cushion spring from the front bulb support assembly by removing the socket head screw. Slide the
ring over the cathode (-) end cap of the bulb, and install the bulb by inserting the anode (+) end cap through
thereectorcenterholeandseatingtheanodepinintotherearsupportcollet.Re-mounttheringtothebase
bracket of the front bulb support using the socket head screw. Secure the anode (+) clamping screw; install
and tighten the cathode (-) contact clamp.
THE SOCKET HEAD SCREW which mounts the bulb support ring to its support bracket
must be tightened securely enough to clamp the upright bulb support ring in avertical (90°) position and
prevent its tilting forward or back as the bulb is focused. The end cap of the bulb should touch only the coils
of the shock mount spring to allow the bulb to slide forward and back with aminimum of friction and no stress
on the envelope.
All Bulb Wattages
INSERTTHESTRIPHEATFILTERintothebracketinfrontofthexenonbulb.Thislter
is anarrow glass strip that covers only the center portion of the beam. One surface of the glass is coated, and
marked “XX” and/or imprinted “This Surface Toward Bulb.” The coated glass surface must face the bulb or
damaging radiant heat energy will be transmitted to the optical system. DO NOT operate the spotlight with
theglassstripheatltermissingorreversed.
CHECKTHEARCSTABILIZATIONMAGNETmountedtoan“L”bracketbelowthereec-
tor. The SOUTH pole of the magnet is marked with paint, and should be pointed toward the off-operator side
of the lamphouse (left side, as viewed from rear). If the magnet is reversed, the arc will burn high on the face
oftheanodeelectrode,creatingseverelightickerandcausingignitionproblems.Thismagnetisrequired
for 2000 watt operation, and is in no way detrimental to the operation of 1000 and 1600 watt bulbs.
REMOVE THE PLASTIC COVER from the xenon bulb. Do not ignite the lamp with the
cover on the bulb. Retain the plastic cover and store in asecure location at or near the spotlight.
REPLACE THE LAMPHOUSE COVER. Replace and tighten all (3) phillips head retaining
screws and washers. Secure the key lock and install the security screw. The lamphouse cover must be cor-
rectly installed and secured to close the cover interlock switches and enable bulb ignition and operation.
IT IS RECOMMENDED to establish aroutine for periodically checking all electrical connec-
tions for tightness, particularly those at the bulb. Aloose connection in the DC circuit may cause overheating
of contacts and leads, and may damage or destroy the bulb. The xenon bulb warranty does not allow credit
for heat-related damage of this nature.
ST2/010

BULB ALIGNMENT & LAMPHOUSE OPERATION
PRIOR TO OPERATING THE SPOTLIGHT, verify the following conditions:
PThe protective cover has been removed from the xenon bulb.
PThestripheatlterisinstalledwiththecoated surface facing the bulb.
PThe lamphouse access cover is in place and secured using both Phillips
head screws; key lock secured and hex head security screw installed.
SEE THE PRECEDING “BULB INSTALLATION” SECTION for instructions detailing
the above. Failure to remove the bulb protective cover will damage or destroy the xenon bulb. Amissing
or reversed heat lter will allow radiant heat damage to the optical mechanism and lens system.  The
lamphousecovermust be installed correctly and secured to actuate all interlock switches and permit lamp
ignition.
ENERGIZE THE XENON POWER SUPPLY by switching the circuit breaker on the side
panel ON. The VIN light adjacent to the circuit breaker will glow, indicating that the power supply is ready
for operation. The lamphouse blowers will start and initiate bulb cooling. The lamp blowers will operate
continuously until the xenon power supply is de-energized.
PLACE THE LAMP SWITCH in the ON position and the bulb will ignite. Allow afew
minutes for the current to stabilize, and read the lamphouse ammeter. The bulb must be operated within the
currentrangespeciedbythebulbmanufacturer.Therangesforthexenonbulbusedareasfollow:
Nominal DO NOT
Wattage Current EXCEED
1000 50 A. 55 A.
1600 65 A. 75 A.
2000 75 A. 85 A.
ADJUST THE XENON POWER SUPPLY as instructed in the power supply manual for the
correct operating current. Anew xenon bulb is normally operated at “nominal” current. After prolonged use,
the light output will decrease because of the quartz envelope darkening, aresult of normal bulb aging. At this
time, the current output setting may periodically be increased to compensate for bulb aging, but do not,at any
time,exceedthemaximumcurrentlevelspecied.
DISMOUNT THE COVER PLATE located above the lamphouse instrument panel by
removingthethreeblackphillipsheadscrewsandnishwashers.Thisexposesthecontrolmechanismfor
adjusting the position of the xenon bulb.
THE CENTER SECTION of the control is athreaded member that focuses the bulb in relation
tothereector.Turningthisadjustmentmovesthebulbonthehorizontalplane,intooroutofthereector.
Rotating this section clockwise moves the bulb away fromthereector.Thesmallknurledscrewtotheupper
left of this section can be tightened to lock the focusing mechanism in place after the bulb alignment procedure
has been completed.
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THE TWO LARGE THUMB SCREWS to the left and right of the focusing control secure
the horizontal and vertical position of the bulb. These two large thumb screws are spring-loaded to provide a
degree of friction against the cast section of the control mechanism.
BULB ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS
Focus Control
Focus Lock Screw
Thumb Screw
THEFOLLOWINGMETHODisrecommendedtopositionthexenonbulbinsidethereector
in order to project the best light to the stage.
SLIDE THE SPOT SIZE CONTROL HANDLE (“trombone”) back to its stop at the the re-
armost position to project the smallest spot possible. Place the iris, choppers, and dimming controls in their
full openpositions.Projectthespottoawallorsimilaratperpendicularsurfaceoppositethespotlight.
TURN THE CENTER “FOCUS CONTROL” section of the bulb adjustment control, as
illustrated above, fully clockwise until asmall dark spot is projected on the wall (Spot “A”). At this point,
the bulb is defocused at its extreme forward position. Then rotate the focus control counterclockwise until a
center“hot”spotisdened(Spot“C”).
LOOSEN THE TWO THUMB SCREWS to the left and right of the focus control just enough
to permit manual motion of complete control assembly. Move the control assembly around the two thumb
screws and observe the movement of the brighter “hot” area within the projected spot.
MOVE THE CONTROL ASSEMBLY around the thumb screws until the brightest portion
of the “hot” area is at, or slightly above, the center of the projected spot. If needed, the front bulb support is
mounted on slotted holes and may also be adjusted to achieve the desired spot image. It may be necessary to
againrotatethebulbfocuscontroltoclearlydeneandidentifythe“hot”spot.Positioningthebrightestlight
above the center of the spot highlights the head and shoulders of alive performer. This effect is particularly
desirable for television and video taping.
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Spot “A” Spot “B” Spot “C”

AFTER THE “HOT” SPOT is correctly positioned, tighten the two thumb screws to lock this
adjustment in place. To verify that the bulb is at the optical centerline, turn the focus control clockwise to
again project Spot “A.” The dark spot should remain centered in the spot projection as shown.
ROTATE THE BULB FOCUS CONTROL (center section) to obtain the brightest light with
even,atlightdistribution(Spot“B”).Tosharpentheedgeofthespot,rotatethespotnefocuscontrol(large
knurled knob) located immediately behind the color boomerang.
ASECOND METHOD of aligning the xenon bulb is to project the spot to the stage, and using
the bulb adjustment controls, obtain a“hot” spot in the projected spot. Center this “hot” spot in the projected
spot by moving the entire control section around the two thumb screws. Once the “hot” spot is centered, or
slightly above center in the projected spot, lock the adjustment control in position with the two thumb screws
and rotate the focus control (center section) to obtain abright spot with an even distribution of light. To sharpen
the edge of the spot, rotate the knurled focus control knob located on either side of the lens mechanism.
THIS BULB POSITIONING ADJUSTMENT should not be disturbed until the xenon bulb is
either rotated or replaced. At this time it will be necessary to repeat the above bulb alignment procedure.
REPLACE THE REAR COVER PLATE over the bulb adjustment control mechanism.
Secureinplacewiththe(3)phillipsheadscrewsandnishwashers.
BECAUSE OF MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES and normal bulb aging, it may be neces-
sary to operate one lamp at slightly higher or lower current than others to obtain equal light balance between
two or more spotlights. These current adjustments are made at the xenon power supply.
TO EXTINGUISH THE ARC, place the LAMP switch in the OFF position. The blowers
in the lamphouse will continue running until the xenon power supply is de-energized. Allow the blowers to
operate and cool the bulb for at least ten minutes after extinguishing. This measure is required to comply with
the bulb manufacturer’s warranty conditions.
TO PROLONG BULB LIFE, and to encourage rapid bulb starts, it is recommended to douse
out using the choppers or the fade-out blades rather than extinguishing the bulb during “dark” periods between
cues. Multiple ignition pulses and “warm” re-starts consume more power and cause more bulb electrode wear
than sustained operation. While repeated ignitions are frequently unavoidable, and within design parameters,
a(20) minute delay between ignitions is desirable.
COMPLY WITH THE BULB MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS regarding rotation of
thexenonbulbatspeciedintervals.Torotatethebulb,loosenboththepositiveandnegativeclamps.Grasp-
ingthemetalendcaps,rotatethebulb180°andalignthetriggerwiretotheoppositereectornotch.Securely
re-tighten both clamps. Adjust the xenon power supply to increase the DC current to asetting at or just below
themaximumlevelspeciedforthebulb.Projectawhitespottocheckforaneveneld;correctthebulb
positioning as required. Operate the xenon bulb at this higher current level for one or two performances, and
then return the power supply setting to its previous level. This temporary operation of the xenon bulb at high
current following bulb rotation will restore the cathode tip and enhance ignition at the new arc position.
RETURN BULBS upon which awarranty claim is being made to the theatre equipment
dealer through whom the unit was purchased. Pack the bulb in its original shipping carton with the pro-
tective cover over the bulb. Complete and enclose all warranty forms supplied by the bulb manufacturer.
Warranty credit will not be allowed if the bulb failure is related to mishandling, incorrect installation, faulty
supporting equipment, or abuse.
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HANDLING THE SPOTLIGHT
THE SUPER TROUPER II can be operated from either side. Generally, the best position for
the operator to stand is near the center of the spotlight, on the right hand side. The angle of tilt and the size or
location of the porthole may alter the position for the most convenient operation. Each operator will, after a
few minutes of operation, generally develop his or her own system and position for operating the unit.
POSITION THE COLOR BOOMERANG with the color arms facing the desired operating side.
The boomerang housing can be reversed by removing the three mounting screws, removing and reversing the
boomerang, and re-mount using the (3) mounting holes on the opposite side of the housing. It is advisable to
checkthesequenceofcolorltersandtoplacethemoredensecolors(red,green)inthefrontpositionsofthe
boomerang (furthest away from the arc). See the following OPERATION OF THE COLOR BOOMERANG
section for detailed instructions.
THE HORIZONTAL PAN and vertical tilt tension adjustment levers are located on the yoke
assembly. Each can be separately set to give the desired degree of friction on spotlight swing, from complete
release to total lock-down, to suit the spotlight’s application and the individual operator.
THE LENS SYSTEM “ZOOM” BRAKE, which controls the degree of force required to slide
the spot size control handle (“trombone”), is located on the outrider of the movable projection lens carriage.
Alternately tightening or loosening the nylon brake tension screw will increase or decrease the force required
to operate the spot size control handle. Requirements may vary, and the braking can be adjusted to both ac-
commodate the angle of tilt and to suit the individual operator. See the following OPERATION OF OPTICAL
SYSTEM section for details regarding accessing and setting the friction brake.
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OPERATION OF OPTICAL SYSTEM
THE IRIS CONTROL is the front lever which projects through the slots on the top of the
optical system housing. When this lever is to the left (as viewed from the rear of the unit), the largest aperture
is provided. Smaller apertures are obtained as the lever is moved to the right.
THE SPOT SIZE CONTROL HANDLES (“Trombone”) are located on the right and left sides
oftheopticalsystemjustabovethebaserail.Avariationofspotsizesfromfulloodtosmallspotcanbe
obtained by moving the spot size control handle from one extreme to the other. Beam intensity is increased by
thisopticalsystemwhenreducingfromoodtospot,andmaximumintensityisreachedwhenthetrombone
handle is in the extreme rear position.
THE MAXIMUM FLOOD SPOT is obtained with the iris control lever to the left (away from the
normal operating side) for the largest aperture and with the trombone handle moved as far forward as possible.
SMALLER SIZED SPOTS are projected as the trombone handle is pulled back. Most of the
spot sizes needed will be produced with the iris in its maximum open position. A“diffused” spot (reduced
intensitywithasoftedge)isprojectedbymovingthetrombonehandleforwardtoward“ood”whileclosing
the iris control.
TO ADJUST the degree of force required to slide the spot size control handle, the nylon
brake screw in the outrider of the projection lens carriage must be loosened or tightened. The lens mechanism
housing (see Figure 3, Item 27) must be dismounted to perform this adjustment.
TIGHTEN THE YOKE TILT LOCK and dismount the color boomerang. Remove the (2)
spot size control handles and the (2) focus knobs. These items are mounted using socket head screws which
can be removed using a3/16" allen wrench. Unscrew the (3) plastic knobs from the optical system control
levers. Remove the (6) phillips head screws retaining the lens mechanism housing. Lift the housing from the
spotlight, slightly spreading the bottom of the cover to clear the protruding shafts.
THE FRICTION BRAKE is ahex head nylon screw (see Figure 3, Item 4) which bears against
the slide rod. Tightening the screw applies tension and loosening the screw relieves tension. Aspotlight
operated at an extreme down angle will require more brake tension than one operated at amore level angle.
Furthermore, the preferred degree of tension may vary between individual operators. Secure the lock nut after
setting the desired brake tension; re-install the lens mechanism housing and the color boomerang.
THE EDGE OF THE PROJECTED SPOT is focused by rotating the focus control knob. This
focus control alters the relative distance between the lenses to adjust the optical system for differing lengths
of throw. The degree of torque required to rotate the focus control is adjustable by tightening or loosening the
friction screws (Figure 4, Item 17) on the off-operator side of the focus mechanism. When making afocus ad-
justment, observe the spot and rotate the focus knob until the sharpest edge on the projected spot is obtained.
FOR A“HEAD” SPOT, or any spot smaller than can be obtained with the trombone handle in
its extreme rear position, shift the iris control lever to the right (toward operating side) for asmaller aperture.
The iris control lever should always be returned to its extreme left (open) position before the spot size control
(trombone) handle is again moved forward to obtain larger spots.
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THE MASKING SHUTTER (chopper) lever is the middle lever projecting through the top
of the optical system housing. The masking shutter blades are operated by this lever to shape the projected
spot to arectangle, strip spot, or dousing out to full cutoff. The disengaged (full open) position of the masking
shutter lever is to the extreme right (viewed from rear). Varying degrees of masking to complete cutoff are
obtained by moving the lever to the left.
THE ANGLE of the masking shutter blades closure is adjustable and can be set to compensate for
an offset horizontal projection angle, for example, if the spotlight is positioned to the left or right of center stage. An
unbalanced condition will exist while adjusting the blades; lock down the spotlight tilt clamp before preceding.
REMOVE THE COLOR BOOMERANG and lens mechanism housing as instructed on the
preceding page. Loosen the slotted head screws holding each of the masking shutter blades enough to allow
adjustments. Ignite the bulb and project aspot. Adjust the angle of the bottom blade by tapping it with a
screwdriver so its projected edge lies parallel to the footlights. Tighten the screw.Operate the masking shutter
lever to close the blades. Adjust the upper blade to close against the bottom blade, and tighten the screw.
THE FADE-OUT MECHANISM AND DOUSER CONTROL is the rear lever projecting
through the top of the optical system cover. This lever controls the intensity of light from complete fade-out
(douse) when the lever is to the left, to full intensity when the lever is to the right.
ROTATING THE LARGE KNURLED KNOBS located on the sides of the optical system
immediatelybehindtheboomerangadjusts thenefocusofthelensesandsharpenstheedgeofthespot.Itmay
benecessarytore-focustheedgeofthespotafterzoomingfromoodtosmallspot,andfromspottoood.
OPERATION OF COLOR BOOMERANG
THECOLORBOOMERANGisequippedwithsixtwo-partlterholders(51928000gelframe
with slide channel and 51376000 cover plate). Six sheets of assorted color gels are included in the spotlight
accessory kit. Additional colors and lter holders can be supplied by your SyncroliteDealer. Specify
ROSCOLUX®or equivalent high temperature gels.
TOOPERATEINDIVIDUALCOLORFILTERS,lowerthedesiredlterselectorlever.A
rockercatchlocatedinthecolordischousingholdsthelterinposition.Toreleaseacolor,pushthelter
release arm in or engage another color, thus releasing the previous color automatically.
TO REPLACE FILTER HOLDERS, open the front cover of the color disc housing by remov-
ing the thumb screw on the top of the housing. The upper portion of the housing is hinged to allow access to
thecolorholders.Slidethelterholdersupandoffthecolorarms.Replacegelframesasrequiredandsecure
thefrontcoverofthedischousingcoverwhennished.
NOTE: WHEN PLACING COLOR FILTERS in the boomerang, the less dense colors (pink,
amber) should be placed in the holders toward the rear of the boomerang (toward the arc), and those of greater
density (red, green) should be placed in the holders toward the front of the boomerang (away from the arc).
Remember to reverse the gel sequence if reversing the boomerang for left/right operation.
COLOR TEMPERATURE CORRECTION FILTERS, required for use with television and
videotape, can be installed in place of one or more colors. They are available from theatrical supply dealers.
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MAINTENANCE
THE SUPER TROUPER II SPOTLIGHT SYSTEM requires very little maintenance to keep
itingoodworkingorder.Routinecleaningisgenerallysufcient.
THEREFLECTORandtheheatltershouldbecleanedperiodicallywithaclean,soft,lint
free cloth to remove any dust from the coated surfaces. If excessively soiled, use acommercial liquid glass
cleaner (i.e. Windex®). Do not use Bon Ami®or other abrasive cleaners.
THE XENON BULB should be checked occasionally for presence of any foreign material
on the envelope. Any dirt or other foreign material will rapidly burn into the quartz material and possibly
shortenbulblife.Useisopropylalcoholandaclean,lint-freecottonclothtoremovedirt,ngermarks,and
other contaminants. CAUTION: Observe all safety procedures when working around the exposed bulb.
CHECK ALL ELECTRICAL TERMINATIONS periodically for tightness. Note especially
the xenon bulb connections and other leads in the DC circuit. All connections to the MS receptacle on the
xenon power supply are accessible below the small panel adjacent to the receptacle.
THE INSIDE OF THE LAMPHOUSE COMPARTMENT and the lamphouse cover louvers
should be cleaned periodically, depending on the dust conditions at each installation. The blower air inlets in
the bottom panel may require cleaning to remove dust build-up which accumulates over aperiod of time. If
dustbuild-upimpedestheblowerimpellors,orifobstructedairowallowsthesquirrelcageblowermotorto
overheat, athermal switch in the blower motor will shut down the blower. If the squirrelcage blower shuts
down repeatedly, it is necessary to dismount it from the spotlight base rail for athorough cleaning. Vacuum
or blow out the (2) impellors and lubricate the blower motor in the marked oil holes. The six-inch box fan at
the rear of the lamphouse requires no lubrication.
THE OPTICAL SYSTEM LENSES must be kept clean to prevent any light reduction in the
projected spot. To gain access to the lenses, tighten the horizontal pan and vertical tilt locking clamps, and
remove the color boomerang and optical system housing.
CLEAN THE OPTICAL SYSTEM LENSES using lint-free lens tissues with any cleaner
approved for use on coated projection lenses. If the projection lens assembly is removed from its barrel for
cleaning, replace the lens with the arrow (engraved on the lens barrel) pointing toward the iris.
WHEN TRANSPORTING the spotlight from one venue to another, it is recommended that
the xenon bulb be removed and placed in its original shipping carton with the cover on to insure against break-
age. If the spotlight is moved from one position to another within the same venue, the unit may be transported
with the bulb installed, assuming reasonable care is exercised. DO NOT move the spotlight until the bulb has
cooled to room temperature.

TROUBLESHOOTING
NORMAL OPERATION
WHEN THE SAFETY SWITCH in the main AC supply line to the xenon power supply is in the
ON position, and the 30 ampere circuit breaker on the switching power supply is ON, the green VIN (“voltage
input”) light on the xenon power supply will glow. The blowers in both the lamphouse and the xenon power
supply will start. The PWR and AIR indicator lights on the spotlight lamphouse control panel will glow.
OPERATION OF THE LAMPHOUSE BLOWERS will maintain normal temperature in the
lamphouse. If the lamphouse top cover is correctly installed and locked, the (4) cover interlock switch closures
will complete the control circuit to the LAMP switch, and the lamphouse PANELS light will glow.
WHEN THE “LAMP” SWITCH is placed in the ON position, the 115 V.AC control circuit
(wires 5&6) in the lamphouse will energize the power supply circuitry providing DC current to the igniter
and bulb. The green GO indicator light on the xenon power supply will glow, as will the LAMP light on the
lamphouse control panel. The power supply will then deliver high open circuit (approximately 180-200 V.DC
“no load”) voltage to the lamphouse. This high DC voltage will actuate the DC Pulse Igniter.
THERE WILL BE adistinctly audible high voltage arc “ping” at the igniter spark gap and
across the bulb electrodes. The bulb should ignite immediately after one or two of these high RF voltage
pulses. Once bulb ignition is sustained, the lamp current will adjust to the output setting of the xenon power
supply. The DC voltage will fall to the xenon bulb’s sustaining voltage level (30 V.DC or less), and the DC
Pulse Igniter will cease generating the RF pulse.
MULTIPLE IGNITION PULSES prior to bulb ignition usually indicate alow DC output setting.
Adjust lamphouse DC current according to the INSTALLATION -OPERATION section of the Xenon Power
Supplymanualtothecorrectlevelspeciedbythebulbmanufacturer.Operatingaxenonbulbbelow its rated
current will not prolong bulb life; sustained operation below rated current will cause ignition problems as
the bulb ages. A“warm” or aged xenon bulb might require multiple strikes. Ashort delay between ignition
pulses is normal. The capacitors in the xenon power supply must re-charge between each high voltage “no
load” discharge.
THE DC PULSE IGNITER will remain out of circuit while the xenon bulb is operating nor-
mally. No further ignition pulses will be generated until the xenon power supply again delivers open circuit
DC voltage in excess of 140 V.DC.
ELAPSED HOURS will begin counting up when the xenon bulb sustains ignition. Afaulty
hourmeterwillnotpreventbulbignition.Recordthemeterreadingwhenrstusinganewbulb;thehour
meterisnotresettable,soaccurateguresshouldbeusedwhenenteringbulbhourstomaintainapermanent
record of the spotlight system performance.
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