thomann Stairville Robohead X-3 LED User manual

Robohead X-3 LED
moving head
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann e.K.
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
28.11.2012

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 8
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 13
4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 15
5 Starting up.................................................................................................................................................. 21
6 Connections and operating elements........................................................................................... 24
7 Operation.................................................................................................................................................... 28
7.1 Starting the device........................................................................................................................... 28
7.2 Main menu.......................................................................................................................................... 29
7.3 Settings menu................................................................................................................................... 38
7.4 Gobos................................................................................................................................................... 43
7.5 Functions in 11-channel DMX mode........................................................................................ 44
7.6 Functions in 16-channel DMX mode........................................................................................ 51
8 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 60
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9 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 61
10 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 63
11 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 64
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1 General notes
This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device, include the manual for
the next owner.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the
right to make changes without notice.
This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual.Symbols and signal words
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Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word
indicates an immediate dangerous situation
that will result in death or serious injury if it is
not avoided.
WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word
indicates a possible dangerous situation that
can result in death or serious injury if it is not
avoided.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word
indicates a possible dangerous situation that
can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word
indicates a possible dangerous situation that
can result in material and environmental
damage if it is not avoided.
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Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – hot surface.
Warning – suspended load.
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
This device is intended to be used as moving-head spotlight. Use the device only as described
in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be
improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for
damages resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
Intended use
Safety
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DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside
Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never
remove any covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit
Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐
tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so
could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐
tered electrician.
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WARNING!
Eye damage caused by high light intensity
Never look directly into the light source.
WARNING!
Risk of epileptic shock
Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons
should avoid looking at strobe lights.
WARNING!
Risk of burns
The surface of the device can become very hot during operation.
Do not touch the device with bare hands during operation, and after switching
off wait for at least 15 minutes.
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CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to movements of the device
The head of the device can move quickly (pan, tilt) and can produce very bright
light. This is also valid immediately after you turn on the device, when the device
operates in automatic mode or under remote control and when you turn off a
DMX controller that is connected to the device. Persons staying near the device
could be injured or frightened.
Before you turn on the device and during the operation, always ensure that
nobody stays close to the device. If work has to be performed in the area of move‐
ment or in the near vicinity of the device, it must remain turned off.
NOTICE!
Risk of fire
Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place the device near
any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames.
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NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never
expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and
strong vibrations.
NOTICE!
Power supply
Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches
the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual
current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and
possibly injure the user.
Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long
periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
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3 Features
This Moving Head is specially suited for professional lighting, e.g. at events, on rock stages, in
theatres, musicals or discos.
Special features of the device:
nThree axes of movement with 8 or 16 bit resolution:
– Tilt (540 °)
– Pan 1 (540 °)
– Pan 2 (540 °)
nControl via DMX (11 or 16 channels) and via buttons and display on the unit
nBuilt-in automatic show programmes
nSound control
nMaster / slave mode
nColour wheel with white, 8 full colours, 8 split colours and rainbow effect
nGobo wheel with 7 rotatable gobos
nGobo shake function
nEffects wheel with triple prism
nElectronic dimmer
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nShutter frequency: 0…13 Hz
nAutomatic position correction
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4 Installation
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the
equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during
transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable
for transport or storage, respectively.
WARNING!
Risk of injury by falling off
Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply
in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment,
such as a safety cable or a safety chain.
The carrying capacity of the truss or other mounting must be sufficient for the
intended number of devices. Note that the movement of the head may addition‐
ally stress the load-bearing structures.
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CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to movements of the device
The head of the device can move quickly (pan, tilt) and can produce very bright
light. This is also valid immediately after you turn on the device, when the device
operates in automatic mode or under remote control and when you turn off a
DMX controller that is connected to the device. Persons staying near the device
could be injured or frightened.
Before you turn on the device and during the operation, always ensure that
nobody stays close to the device. If work has to be performed in the area of move‐
ment or in the near vicinity of the device, it must remain turned off.
NOTICE!
Risk of overheating
Always ensure sufficient ventilation.
The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F).
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NOTICE!
Possible damage caused by movements of the device
Always ensure that enough space is free around the device for the movements of
the head (pan, tilt).
NOTICE!
Possible data transmission errors
For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐
nary microphone cables.
Never connect the DMX output to audio devices such as mixers or amplifiers.
Axes of movement
When the unit is not connected to the power grid, the head is freely movable around
the tilt and pan axes. This may especially in standing mounting lead to unexpected
movements of the head after switching the device off.
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The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please
refer to the drawing and table below for pin assignment.
1 Ground, shielding
2 DMX data (–)
3 DMX data (+)
DMX connections
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You can install the unit on the ceiling or on the floor. A mounting bracket and the necessary
screws are included.
The device is not suitable for wall mounting.
The threads on the bottom side of the housing allow the secure attachment of the bracket or
truss clamps. Safety-ropes can be routed through the notches on the bottom of the housing,
as shown in the following figure.
Mounting options
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A Threads for the supplied bracket or truss clamps
B Safety-rope openings
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