Hercules User Manual - Show Technology Product Guide
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1. 5 pin DMX data connection for its DMX personalities 4 Ch 6 Ch 10Ch HSI and HSV See the User Manual for information about connecting and configuring the product for DMX operation Master Slave Connection the Hercules uses the DMX data connection for its Master Slave mode Master Slave mode not available in wireless operation Wireless Operation The Hercules can operate in W DMX mode up to 300 m 900 ft from the W DMX transmitter The W DMX receiver in the Hercules must be paired with the W DMxX transmitter for wireless operation Initial Setup 1 Turn the W DMX transmitter on 2 Connect the W DMX transmitter to a DMX controller 3 Place the Hercules within 300 m from the W DMX transmitter 4 Disconnect any DMX cable from the Hercules 5 Turn the Hercules on Configuration 1 From the Hercules s control panel go to DMX Address 2 Select the start address as with any other DMX compatible product 3 Go to Wireless Setting gt Receive 4 Select On The Signal Strength Indicator will show a in front of the bars 5 Press the reset button on the W DMX transmitter The Signal Strength Indicator on the Hercules will show a 4 in front of the bars for 3 seconds while a connection is established SHOWPRO Hercules Product Pairing If the Hercules has already been paired with the W DMX transmitter the Signal Strength Indicator in the middle of the LCD screen will2. Hercules Physical Hercules Weight 5 5KG Hercules Size 312 x 250 x 108mm Cooling System Fan free IP Rating 44
3. bottom of the product before charging in the road case Replacing the Fuse The Hercules has no external fuse However the road case charger comes with a replaceable fuse 1 Disconnect this product from power 2 Using a flat head screwdriver unscrew the fuse holder cap from the housing SHOWPRO ss A Hercules 3 Remove blown fuse and replace with a good fuse of the same type and rating 4 Screw the fuse holder cap back in place and reconnect power 1 2 Overhead Rigging This item must be built in a way that it can hold 10 times more of its weight for 1 hour without causing any damage The installation must be secured with a secondary safety attachment The Safety attachment has to be constructed in a way that no part of the installation can fall When rigging de rigging or servicing the fixture ensure that the area below is secure Before putting the device into operation the installation must be approved by an expert The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are approved by a skilled person once a year IMPORTANT OVERHEAD RIGGING REQUIRES EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE Including but not limited to calculating working load limits installation material being used and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the projector If you lack these qualifications do not attempt the installations yourself but instead use a professional structural rigger Improper installatio
4. show the strength of the signal In this case the Hercules is ready to work in Wireless mode Pairing the Hercules and a new W DMX transmitter 1 From the Hercules s control panel go to Wireless Setting 2 Select Reset The Signal Strength Indicator on the Hercules will show a in front of the bars 3 From the W DMX transmitter press lt RESET gt the Signal Indicator on the transmitter will flash 4 Once the transmitter has found the Hercules the Signal indicator on the W DMX transmitter will illuminate solid 5 The Signal Strength Indicator in the middle of the LCD screen on the Hercules will show the strength of the signal Storage Notes Always store the product in an upright position lt 10 tilt Recharge the battery to full capacity before storing the product Store charged product s in a dry environment away from direct sunlight W DMX operation can be interrupted or inhibited by liquid masses between the transmitter and receiver such as water snow or people For best results keep the area between the transmitter and receiver clear of any liquid mass SHOWPRO oo Hercules 1 4 Cleaning and Maintenance Please make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are inspected by a skilled person once a year Make sure before installing that all screws are tightly connected and not corroded There must be no deformations on the housings fixations and installat
5. Hercules User Manual MLD www showtech com au SHOWPRO Hercules Table of Contents 1 Safety TASTRUCE ONS ce 3 1 1 Power Connection ccccsssesssessssccssccsnsscssassssecssseesssaees 4 1 2 Overhead nio iss assa oorr 5 1 3 DMX Connection eo rn ueniens 7 1 4 Cleaning and Maintenance 9 2 Menu Navigation recorre rtr terunt tot eene rune escis 10 3 DMX Eni me 12 4 Technical Specifications 15 SHOWPRO Hercules 1 Safety Instructions FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION Be careful with heat and extreme temperature Avoid exposing it to direct to rays of sun Operate only between 41 F 5 C and 95 F 35 C Keep away from humidity water and dust Do not place the use in a location with high humidity or lots of dust It is ideal to use the Hercules away from such equipment Transformer motor tuner TV set and amplifier Avoid placing on un stable location Select a level and stable location to avoid vibration Do not use chemicals or volatile liquids for cleaning Use a dry cloth to wipe off dust or a wet soft cloth for stubborn dirt NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE If unit is out of service please contact your point of purchase If any troubles arise remove the power plug and contact y
6. ance Value lt R 255 gt lt R 255 gt lt G 255 gt lt G 255 gt lt B 255 gt lt B 255 gt SHOWPRO i ees Default Off Default On Default 001 Address 1 509 Address 1 507 Address 1 503 Address 1 510 Address 1 510 Default Slave Default Off Default RGB 255 R 125 255 G 125 255 B 125 255 Hercules 3 0 DMX Allocation 4 CH Function Value Percent Setting 1 Red 000 255 0710096 2 Green 000 255 3 Blue 000 255 0710096 4 White 000 255 0710096 6 CH 1 Dimmer 000 255 2 Red 000 255 0710096 3 Green 000 255 4 Blue 000 255 0710096 5 White 000 255 0710096 000 010 NO Function P NODE 011 255 Slow to Fast 10CH 1 Dimmer 000 255 0710096 2 Red 000 255 0710096 3 Green 000 255 4 Blue 000 255 0710096 5 White 000 255 0710096 6 Strobe 000 010 NO Function 011 255 Slow to Fast 7 Color Macro 000 010 No Function White 011 030 R100 G0 100 BO Balance 031 050 R100 0 100 BO 051 070 G 100 B 0710076 SH 902 0 B 100 z ___ Hercules 091 110 0 10096 GO B10096 111 130 R100 GO 100 0 131 150 R100 0 10076 B0 100 151 170 1009670 G 100 0 B 100 171 200 R100 100 B 10096 W 100 201 205 Color temperature1 206 210 Color temperature2 211 215 Color temperature3 216 220 Color temperature4 221 225 Color temperature5 226 230 Color temperature6 231 235 Color temperature7 236 240 Color temperature8 241 245 Color te
7. ions spots 3 Any defects on the electronics power cables or housing must be repaired for safe use If the exterior of the unit is going to be cleaned please use moist lint free cloths Never use alcohol or solvents The Cooling fan must be cleaned monthly and check to ensure it is free of obstructions To clean the interior of the device please use a vacuum cleaner or an air jet however we recommend cleaning the lenses weekly to ensure the best output from your unit SHOWPRO fl Hercules 2 0 Menu Navigation Menu Auto Show Auto Speed Default Auto 0 Auto 0 07100 Auto 1 07100 Auto 2 0 100 Auto 3 0 100 Auto 4 0 100 Static Fixed Color Fixed Color Default RGBW R G B W GB RB RG RGB RW GW BW lt RGW gt lt RBW gt lt GBW gt lt RGBW gt lt Manual Color gt Value Default RGBW 255 lt R 0 255 gt lt G 0 255 gt lt B 0 255 gt lt W 0 255 gt SHOWPRO 5 _ Dimmer Mode Back Light Information DMX Address DMX Channel Master Slave Wireless Setting White Balance Hercules lt Off gt lt Dimmer 1 gt lt Dimmer 2 gt lt Dimmer 3 gt lt On gt lt 10S gt lt 20S gt lt 30S gt Auto Test Test lt 9999 gt lt V1 0 gt Fixture Hours Version 001 512 lt 4Ch gt lt 6Ch gt lt 10Ch gt lt HSV gt lt HSI gt lt Master gt lt Slave gt Receive On Off Reset Reset Bal
8. mperature9 246 250 Color temperature10 251 255 Color temperature11 8 Auto programs 000 051 No Function 052 101 Auto Program 1 102 152 Auto Program 2 153 203 Auto Program 3 204 254 Auto Program 4 255 AutoProgramO Auto Program1 4 9 Auto speed 000 255 Auto speed slow to fast 10 Dimmer 000 051 Preset dimmer speed from display menu speed 052 101 Dimmer speed mode off mode 102 152 Dimmer speed mode fast speed 153 203 Dimmer speed mode2 middle speed 204 255 Dimmer speed mode3 slow speed SHOWPRO es Hercules H S V 1 H 000 255 Hue S 000 255 Saturation 3 V 000 255 Value Brightness H S l 1 H 000 255 Hue S 000 255 Saturation 3 000 255 Intensity Hercules 4 0 Technical Specifications OPTICS LED Specification CREE WW 2700K 3W LED quantity 4 PCS Field Angle Zoom from 20 to 40 Beam Angle Zoom from 15 to 0 Output 1736 lux 3m 15 625 lux 3m 30 Control Control method WDMX or DMX WDMX Compatibility Wireless Solution DMX Channels 4 6 10 HSV and HSI Dimming Curves 4 Modes Dimming Resolution 16 bit Data Connections 5 pin DMX Built in Wireless Solution Electrical Power Lithium Battery Neutrik PowerCon IN Battery Specifications Lithium Battery 14 8V 13 2AH Working Hours 9 hours at 10096 Charging hours 6 hours Charging Flight case and built in PowerCon Charging during use YES Input Voltage AC 110V 240V AC 50 60 Hz auto ranging Power Consumption 50W Fuse N A SHOWPRO ee E
9. n can result in bodily injury and or damage to property Use only professional trussing system if the item is to be lowered from the ceiling or high joists Never let the device swing freely in a room CAUTION Overhead Items may cause serious injuries when not installed correctly If there is concern about the safety DO NOT INSTALL the device SHOWPRO _ Hercules DANGER OF FIRE When installing the device make sure there is no highly flammable material decoration articles etc within a distance of min 0 5m Mount the projector with the mounting bracket to your trussing system using an appropriate clamp For overhead use always install a rated safety wire that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture You must only use rated safety wire with quick links with screw cap Pull the rated safety wire through the hole in the mounting bracket and over the trussing system or a safe fixation spot Insert the end in the quick link and tighten the safety screw The maximum drop distance must never exceed 20cm A safety wire which has already held the strain of a fall or which is defective must not be used again IMPORTANT Before taking into operation for the first time the installation has to be approved by an expert SHOWPRO oo Hercules 1 3 DMX Connection DMX Linking the Hercules will work with a DMX controller using a 5 pin DMX serial connection DMX Connection the Hercules uses a
10. our ShowPro representative for repair Do not open the machine by yourself it might result a danger of electric shock Take care with the power cable Never pull the power cable to remove the plug from the receptacle be sure to hold the plug When not using the unit for an extended period of time be sure to disconnect the SHOWPRO ee E plug form the receptacle Hercules 1 1 Power Connection AC Power This product has an auto ranging power supply that can work with an input voltage range of 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz AC Plug Connection Wire AC Live Brown AC Neutral Blue AC Ground Green Yellow Battery Charge Notes Recharge the battery within three days from last use Recharge the battery to full capacity before storing this product For best results charge the battery in a temperature between 0 and 35 When charging the battery keep the product at no less than 1 m from any open flame or hot plate When charging the battery inside the road case charger keep the road cases cover open When charging ensure there is sufficient airflow in front of the air vent Always charge the battery with the product in an upright position Do not charge the battery for more than 24 hours Perform a full discharge recharge cycle every three months Indicators inside the road case will show the status of charging RED Charging GREEN Complete Be sure to remove rubber plug from the
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