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1. Color Color wheel Color Color Color wheel 1 2 position Color wheel 1 wheel 2 position position position Yellow light 1 7 Red saturated 7 1 2 7 7 2 medium 2 6 10 5 6 or 7 1 6 9 5 6 or 7 2 5 7 5 6 7 saturated or 8 1 5 Yellow orange 13 5 60r7 Orange very 1 8 CTO light 6 6 or 7 light 6 5 12 5 60r7 11 5 60r7 saturated Pink very light 13 lor2 13 8 light 6 8 6 1 6 2 11 2 12 2 lavender 11 1 medium 12 8 11 8 saturated 10 lor 9 8 magenta 2 10 8 C 2 Technopro Color Selection Technobeam User Manual Table C 2 shows color wheel combinations you can use to approximate Rosco or Lee gel colors An L preceding a color number means it is a Lee gel LHT means Lee high temperature gel and an R preceding a color number means it is a Rosco gel Table C 2 Rosco Lee Gel Approximations Color Technopro Technopro Color Name No color wheel 1 color wheel 2 position position Medium Yellow L010 12 5 Medium Amber L020 11 6 Gold Amber L021 10 5 Scarlet L024 7 6 Dark Magenta L046 7 6 Deep Amber L104 11 6 Orange L105 10 5 Magenta L113 7 6 Light Blue L118 8 2 Mauve L126 10 8 Medium Blue L132 4 4 Primary Green LHT139 4 5 Deep Orange L158 10 5 Chrome Orange L179 11 6 Dark Lavender L180 11 3 Bermuda Blue R376 3 1 Light Sky Blue R67 3 2 Sky Blue R68 4 4 Nile Blue R70 3 8 Sea Blue R71 3 1
2. Time Value Value Value Time Value Value Value sec dec hex sec dec hex 138 82 69 27 45h 195 92 34 13 22h 140 32 68 27 44h 197 70 33 13 21h 141 82 67 26 43h 199 48 32 13 20h 143 33 66 26 42h 201 28 31 12 1Fh 144 85 65 25 41h 203 08 30 12 1Eh 146 38 64 25 40h 204 88 29 11 1Dh 147 92 63 25 3Fh 206 70 28 11 1Ch 149 46 62 24 3Eh 208 52 27 11 1Bh 151 01 61 24 3Dh 210 36 26 10 1Ah 152 57 60 24 3Ch 212 19 25 10 19h 154 14 59 23 3Bh 214 04 24 9 18h 155 71 58 23 3Ah 215 90 23 9 17h 157 30 57 22 39h 217 76 22 9 16h 158 89 56 22 38h 219 63 21 8 15h 160 49 55 22 37h 221 51 20 8 14h 162 09 54 21 36h 223 40 19 7 13h 163 71 53 21 35h 225 30 18 7 12h 165 33 52 20 34h 227 20 17 7 11h 166 96 51 20 33h 229 11 16 6 10h 168 60 50 20 32h 231 03 15 6 OFh 170 25 49 19 31h 232 96 14 5 OEh 171 91 48 19 30h 234 90 13 5 ODh 173 57 47 18 2Fh 236 84 12 5 OCh 175 24 46 18 2Eh 238 79 11 4 OBh 176 92 45 18 2Dh 240 75 10 4 0Ah 178 61 44 17 2Ch 242 72 9 4 09h 180 30 43 17 2Bh 244 70 8 3 08h 182 01 42 16 2Ah 246 68 7 3 07h 183 72 41 16 29h 248 68 6 2 06h 185 44 40 16 28h 250 68 5 2 05h 187 17 39 15 27h 252 68 4 2 04h 188 90 38 15 26h 0 19 3 1 03h 190 65 37 15 25h 0 19 2 1 02h 192 40 36 14 24h 0 19 1 0 Oth 194 16 35 14 23h 0 19 0 0 00h Technobeam User Manual DMX Protocols A 21 Macro Channel Assignments Table A 5 below lists the macro channel assignments as of the time this manual went to print Novembe
3. 2 6 Location of the DMX data in male and DMX data Out female ports on the fixture s rear panel 2 8 Connecting fixtures to a controller Make sure you terminate the last fixture in the link ussseseeneeneenennnnennennennn nn 2 8 Use a locking washer when attaching a fixture to a truss 2 11 Always use a safety cable when mounting the fixture 2 12 Location of the T handle you use to adjust the yoke position 2 12 0 You can slide the yoke all the way back to allow the fixture to hang upside down ccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeaeaeeeeeeeeaeaaaeeees 2 13 Figure 2 11 You can hang the fixture straight down as long as you follow all of the mounting precautions listed in this chapter 2 14 Figure 2 12 This fixture has firmware version 3 2 15 Figure 2 13 Location of the fixture s exhaust vent 2 18 Figure 3 1 You use the Menu Enter Up and Down keys to navigate the menu system 3 3 Figure 3 2 The LED display shows F xx if you selected fixture numbering for the control method or Cxxx if you selected aDMX channel der lern a kein 3 7 Figure 4 1 Making sure the shutter is open 4 6 Figure 4 2 A dot always appears in the LED display whenever preset playback 1S On laleskandenenn 4 10 Technobeam User Manual xi Figure 4 3 When you set up fixtures for synch
4. 6 9 Figure 6 8 To replace a static litho in the rotating litho wheel gently separate the wheel and reach behind the wheel tO push the THO GUte cot einen es a 6 10 Figure 6 9 Location of the retaining tabs and slot that secure the static litho in the rotating litho wheel 6 11 Figure 6 10 The gap between the two halves of the rotating litho wheel must be uniform ss 6 11 Figure 6 11 An aperture ring if required must be placed on top of the litho effect and under the spring 6 12 Figure 6 12 When you replace a rotating litho or rotating effect make sure the tip of the spring is fully seated under the wheel tabs it cannot protrude from under the tabs 6 12 Figure 6 13 Replacing a custom multi colored litho in the metal holder 6 13 Figure 6 14 Loosening the lamp assembly screws gives you access to the fixture la MPa Erba eo das Eran amenant 6 14 Figure 6 15 Removing the lamp assembly from the fixture 6 14 Figure 6 16 Pull straight up on the lamp grasping its ceramic base to remove it from the assembly 6 15 Xii Technobeam User Manual Figure 6 17 Hold the lamp by its ceramic base and gently press the two base pins into the socket 6 15 Figure 6 18 You can look at the lamp label text to make sure the lamp plate is oriented correctly incorrect orientation can result in damage to the fixture and the lamp 6 16 Figure 6 1
5. 3 2 Menu Map Technobeam User Manual Navigational Keys Add 1 Figure 3 1 shows the keys you use to navigate the menu system lt Up gt arrow key moves between menu items or menu options LIGHTWAVE RESEARCHe 9 ENTER lt Menu gt key move up to lt Down gt arrow key moves between the previous menu level menu items or menu options press and hold to display the top level menu lt Enter gt key select a menu item or menu option Figure 3 1 You use the lt Menu gt lt Enter gt lt Up gt and lt Down gt keys to navigate the menu system There are two ways to get to the top level ADDR menu If you have just powered up the fixture press and hold the lt Menu gt key until ADDR appears in the LED display If you are currently in the menu system keep pressing the lt Menu gt key until ADDR appears in the LED display Note If MENU is showing in the LED display press the lt Enter gt key to display the ADDR option Flashing Options A flashing option on the LED display means that option is not currently selected When you press lt Enter gt to select a flashing option that option stops flashing Technobeam User Manual Menu System Overview 3 3 Step By Step Example This step by step example shows how to set a DMX start channel or a fixture number for the fixture Either a DMX start channel or a fixture number is required if you want to control the fixture with a DMX 512 compatible
6. Value hex 1 Color wheel 1 functions Indexed 0 15 0 6 00h OFh Fast color change at beginning Forward spin 16 31 6 12 10h 1Fh of wheel movement Reverse spin 32 47 13 18 20h 2Fh Select the function with this Continuous 48 63 19 25 30h 3Fh channel Then use ch 2 to set the position or spin speed Slow scan 64 79 25 31 40h 4Fh Fast scan 80 95 31 37 50h 5Fh Random 96 111 38 44 60h 6Fh Blink 112 127 44 50 70h 7Fh Color changes set by MSpeed Indexed 128 143 50 56 80h 8Fh JO esse Forward spin 144 159 56 62 90h 9Fh PE Reverse spin 160 175 63 69 AOh AFh the position or spin speed Continuous 176 191 69 75 BOh BFh Slow scan 192 207 75 81 COh CFh Fast scan 208 223 82 87 DOh DFh Random 224 239 88 94 EOh EFh Blink 240 255 94 100 FOh FFh 2 Color wheel 1 position and Position 1 open 0 23 0 9 00h 17h functions 248 255 97 100 F8h FFh Position aperture selection for Position 2 24 31 9 12 18h 1Fh tel or index mode use with ch Position 3 32 39 13 15 20h 27h Position 4 40 47 16 18 28h 2Fh Position 5 48 55 19 22 30h 37h Position 6 56 63 22 25 38h 3Fh Position 7 64 71 25 28 40h 47h Position 8 72 79 28 31 48h 4Fh Position 9 80 87 31 34 50h 57h Position 10 88 95 35 37 58h 5Fh Position 11 96 103 38 40 60h 67h Position 12 104 111 41 44 68h 6Fh Position 13 112 127 44 50 70h 7Fh Half color 1 and 2 128 143 50 56 80h
7. Dae High voltage components Ee are located in main circuit board m Figure 6 24 High voltage component location When you activate the laser observe the following precaution N Caution Do not stare into the beam or view it directly with optical instruments Avoid accidental exposure to laser radiation Technobeam User Manual Technobeam Laser Aiming Device 6 21 Alignment Procedure 4 m Li H 6 22 Stand fixture on its end handles Add 4 LAMP The alignment procedure that follows takes advantage of Technobeam s built in program storage capability to turn the laser ON Follow the instructions in Chapter 1 to select a voltage setting and install a power cord cap if you have not already done so Physically orient the fixture as shown in Figure 6 25 the farther away the wall is the more accurate your positioning will be White wall TEHTWAVE x Sturdy flat surface such as a table 10 ft 3 m minimum 1 Figure 6 25 Orient the fixture directly facing a wall no less than 10 ft 3 m away Connect the fixture to an appropriately rated power outlet You will hear sounds as wheels and motors seek their home positions this is normal When the fixture has finished homing press and hold the lt Menu gt key until the LED display reads ADDR The next steps show how to turn the
8. dec hex sec dec hex 8 63 209 82 Dih 26 45 174 68 AEh 9 00 208 82 DOh 27 10 173 68 ADh 9 39 207 81 CFh 27 76 172 67 ACh 9 77 206 81 CEh 28 43 171 67 ABh 10 17 205 80 CDh 29 11 170 67 AAh 10 58 204 80 CCh 29 80 169 66 A9h 10 99 203 80 CBh 30 49 168 66 A8h 11 41 202 79 CAh 31 19 167 65 A7h 11 84 201 79 C9h 31 90 166 65 A6h 12 28 200 78 C8h 32 62 165 65 A5h 12 72 199 78 C7h 33 34 164 64 A4h 13 17 198 78 C6h 34 08 163 64 A3h 13 63 197 77 C5h 34 82 162 64 A2h 14 10 196 77 C4h 35 57 161 63 Ath 14 58 195 76 C3h 36 33 160 63 AOh 15 07 194 76 C2h 37 09 159 62 9Fh 15 56 193 76 Cth 37 87 158 62 9Eh 16 06 192 75 COh 38 65 157 62 9Dh 16 57 191 75 BFh 39 44 156 61 9Ch 17 09 190 75 BEh 40 23 155 61 9Bh 17 61 189 74 BDh 41 04 154 60 9Ah 18 14 188 74 BCh 41 85 153 60 99h 18 68 187 73 BBh 42 68 152 60 98h 19 23 186 73 BAh 43 50 151 59 97h 19 79 185 73 B9h 44 34 150 59 96h 20 36 184 72 B8h 45 19 149 58 95h 20 93 183 72 B7h 46 04 148 58 94h 21 51 182 71 B6h 46 90 147 58 93h 22 10 181 71 B5h 47 77 146 57 92h 22 70 180 71 B4h 48 65 145 57 91h 23 30 179 70 B3h 49 54 144 56 90h 23 92 178 70 B2h 50 43 143 56 8Fh 24 54 177 69 Bih 51 33 142 56 8Eh 25 17 176 69 Boh 52 24 141 55 8Dh 25 80 175 69 AFh 53 16 140 55 8Ch Technobeam User Manual DMX Protocols A 19 Table A 4 MSpeed Movement Times Time Value Value Value Time Value Va
9. e The higher the temperature the less bright the laser will be If the fixture operates with the lamp on at 40 C 104 F for example laser power will be decreased by about 25 e Technobeam was designed so the laser light can exit the fixture with the dim flags shutters closed or completely open At certain intermediate dim flag positions the laser light might be partially blocked Intended Audience Only qualified and trained employees approved by a laser safety officer should be assigned to install adjust and operate the laser equipment Using the Laser Aiming Device You can control the laser using either the fixture s onboard programs the Technobeam LCD controller or any DMX 512 compliant controller as shown in the section titled Controlling the Laser on page 5 5 The laser exits the fixture through the same aperture as the light beam as shown in Figure 5 1 Technobeam was designed so that the laser is visible if the dim flags are completely closed or open Technobeam User Manual Overview 53 5 4 Laser aperture Figure 5 1 The laser light exits the through the same aperture as the light beam The laser should ideally be no more than 2 5 cm directly above the center point of a perfectly round light beam as shown in Figure 5 2 Ideal laser spot Figure 5 2 The ideal position of the laser is no more than 2 5 cm directly above the center point of a perfectly round light beam In its i
10. DMX Control of the Laser This section explains how to control the laser using a DMX 512 compatible controller 1 Selecta fixture number or DMX start channel for each fixture you wish to control as described in Chapter 2 2 Make sure you select the Technobeam full 18 channel protocol TB F from the Mode menu otherwise the laser aiming device will not function Connect the fixtures to the controller as described in Chapter 2 4 See Appendix A for details of DMX 512 control channels 17 and 18 in Technobeam full protocol as shown in Table A 1 on page A 4 Technobeam User Manual Controlling the Laser 5 5 Troubleshooting If laser fails to illuminate the most likely reasons are lack of power or a failed laser Laser gradually loses power This is normal over time the laser will gradually lose power until it finally dims out entirely If this is happening contact High End Systems Customer Service in one of the ways shown in Getting Help on page Intro 4 Laser is out of position Align the laser as shown in the section titled Technobeam Laser Aiming Device on page 6 20 Emission Indicator LED OFF Laser OFF The laser circuit board is not receiving power 1 Unplug the fixture and remove the access door shown in Figure 5 3 Door retaining screw Access door Figure 5 3 Removing the access door 5 6 Troubles
11. Replacement Philips M Series lamp Call Custom color wheel dichroic filters Call LithoPatterns Call Effects Call Technobeam LCD controller 29020001 Laser Aiming Device for Technobeam only 29060002 Status Cue System Call Heavy duty 3 pin XLR cable 10 55050005 Heavy duty 3 pin XLR cable 25 55050006 Heavy duty 3 pin XLR cable 50 55050007 Heavy duty 3 pin XLR cable 100 55050008 Deluxe C clamp 55000004 Galvanized safety cable 12040001 t You must obtain the Laser Aiming Device from High End Systems Customer Service see Getting Help on page Intro 4 Call Contact either your High End Systems dealer distributor High End Systems Sales or the High End Systems World Wide Web site High End Systems Sales See the inside title page of this manual High End Systems World Wide Web site http www highend com 1 6 Optional Accessories Technobeam User Manual Unpacking the Fixture Unpack the Technobeam Technopro or Technoray box and verify that the contents arrived complete and without any damage Save the Shipping Materials Do not discard the shipping carton and packing materials The carton and packing materials are specifically designed to protect the product during transport High End Systems Inc assumes no responsibility for products damaged during transport Therefore you should return a product for repair in its original shipping carton and packing materials Note Before send
12. This section lists precautions you must follow anytime you are servicing the fixture WARNINGS Before performing any service or maintenance make note of the following AN 1 Hot lamp may be an explosion hazard Do not open for 5 minutes after switching off Js Wear eye and hand protection when re lamping 2 Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 70 C 158 F Allow 5 minutes for cooling before handling 3 Disconnect power before re lamping or W servicing 4 Replace fuses with the specified type and rating only 5 Never look directly at the lamp while lamp is on 6 The procedures in this chapter are intended to assist qualified service personnel because Technobeam Technopro and Technoray fixtures are to be serviced by qualified service personnel only 6 2 Precautions Technobeam User Manual Replacing Fuses This section explains how to replace any of the three fuses located on the fixture s circuit board Make note of the warnings in the section titled Precautions on page 6 2 Table 6 1 Replacement Fuses Fuse Amps Volts Fuse Type F1 4 0 A 125 V Fast Blow Only F2 2 5 250 V Fast Blow Only F3 6 3A 250 V Slow Blow Only Note All fuses are 5 mm x 20 mm Table 6 2 describes the typical failure symptoms of each of the fuses Table 6 2 Fuse Failure Symptoms Fuse Protects Symptoms of Failure F1 Motor power Motor LED i
13. 3 Change shields lenses or ultraviolet screens if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired for example by cracks or deep scratches 4 Do not operate this equipment without complete lamp enclosure in place or if shields lenses or ultraviolet screens are damaged 5 Hot lamp may be an explosion hazard Do not open for 5 minutes after switching off Wear eye and hand protection when re lamping 6 Never look directly at the lamp while lamp is on 7 Disconnect power before re lamping or servicing Technobeam User Manual Replacing the Lamp 6 13 1 Unplug the fixture from the power source 2 Fully back out the two lamp assembly screws shown in Figure 6 14 Lamp assembly screws Figure 6 14 Loosening the lamp assembly screws gives you access to the fixture lamp 3 Put on your eye and hand protection Pull the lamp assembly straight out of the back of the fixture as shown in Figure 6 15 Figure 6 15 Removing the lamp assembly from the fixture 6 14 Replacing the Lamp Technobeam User Manual 4 If you are replacing a lamp grasp the lamp s ceramic base and pull the old lamp straight up and out of the assembly when the assembly is free of the fixture as shown in Figure 6 16 EN Figure 6 16 Pull straight up on the lamp grasping its ceramic base to remove it from the assembly 5 Take the n
14. 4Fh speed E Fast scan 80 95 31 37 50h 5Fh Random 96 111 38 43 60h 6Fh Blink same as index 112 127 44 49 70h 7Fh except shutter closes between apertures Color changes set by Indexed wheel snaps 128 143 50 56 80h 8Fh MSpeed use ch 12 F or to center of aperture 11 R to set MSpeed time Forward spin 144 159 57 62 90h 9Fh Select the function with Reverse spin 160 175 63 68 AOh AFh this channel Then use ch Continuous 176 191 69 74 BOh BFh 2 to set the position or spin speed Slow scan 192 207 75 81 COh CFh Fast scan 208 223 82 87 DOh DFh Random 224 239 88 93 EOh EFh Blink same as index 240 255 94 100 FOh FFh except shutter closes between apertures 2 2 Color wheel position and Position 1 open 0 23 0 9 00h 17h functions 248 255 97 100 F8h FFh Position aperture Position 2 24 31 9 12 18h 1Fh selection for blink or index T mode use with ch 1 Position 3 32 39 13 15 20h 27h Position 4 40 47 16 18 28h 2Fh Position 5 48 55 19 22 30h 37h Position 6 56 63 22 24 38h 3Fh Position 7 64 71 25 27 40h 47h Position 8 72 79 28 30 48h 4Fh Technobeam User Manual DMX Protocols A Table A 2 Technoray DMX Assignments Ch F Ch R Construct Parameter Value dec Value Value hex Position 9 80 87
15. Do not remove the labels shown at the bottom of this page they are required by U S and European safety agencies 8 Areas in which this product is used should be posted with a standard laser warning sign 9 Do not stare directly into the beam and do not view the beam with optical instruments 10 The laser path should be located well above or below eye level 11 The laser beam should be terminated at the end of its useful path 12 Consult local and state laws regarding laser use and possible registration requirements LASER RADIATION AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE Max output 5mW at 630 650 nm CLASS 3a LASER PRODUCT Laser aiming device assembly inside fixture 5 2 Safety Precautions Technobeam User Manual Overview The Laser Aiming Device LAD for the Technobeam automated luminaire makes it easy for you to position the mirror during daylight or high ambient light conditions This in turn allows you the additional flexibility to set up or verify mirror preset positions in conditions that would otherwise make positioning difficult or impossible Recommended Laser Operation The most effective and efficient way to use the laser aiming device is with the fixture s lamp off and dim flags shutter closed There are three reasons for this e The higher the temperature the shorter the life of the laser aiming device Keeping the lamp off minimizes the temperature inside the fixture extending the life of the laser
16. coarse adjustment while the second channel sets the least significant 8 bits fine adjustment of a 16 bit value The high order bit gives you 256 times the number of litho position stops 65 536 for 16 bit compared to 256 for 8 bit Macros Technobeam full protocol Technoray full protocol and Technpro protocol offer 28 selectable macros to simplify programming A macro is a set of preconfigured constructs you can use with any other combination of constructs you want except Laser Aiming Device constructs Because the Technobeam Laser Aiming Device shares the same DMX channel you cannot use both macros and the Laser Aiming Device at the same time A 2 DMX Protocols Technobeam User Manual MSpeed vs Fast Changes There are two different ways you can choose to move the color and litho wheels fast changes or MSpeed changes A fast change means the color or litho movement is completed in the shortest amount of time after the wheel starts moving An MSpeed motor mirror speed change occurs smoothly over the entire MSpeed time value For example if you choose a numerical DMX value of 202 for an MSpeed color change from position 2 to position 4 that means the color wheel changes gradually to position 4 over 11 41 seconds Most controllers also allow you to program advanced features like crossfade or delay time Make sure your MSpeed value is at least as long as the crossfade or delay time otherwise the color or litho change will not
17. este equipo sin el enchufe de alimentacion monte usted el enchufe correcto seg n el clave siguente moreno vivo azul neutral verde amarillo tierra Desconecte el suministro de energ a antes de recambiar l mparas o prestar servicio de reparaci n Este equipo se adecua a lugares secos solamente no lo exponga a la lluvia o humedad Derive el servicio de reparaci n de este equipo al personal calificado el interior no contiene repuestos que puedan ser reparados por el usuario Equipo de Clase I Este equipo debe conectarse a la tierra ADVERTENCIA PARA PROTECCI N CONTINUA CONTRA LA EXPOSICI N A RADIACI N ULTRAVIOLETA UV EXCESIVA 1 3 No opere este equipo sin tener colocada en su lugar la caja protectora completa de la lampara o bien si el blindaje los lentes o las pantallas ultravioletas estan da adas Cambie el blindaje los lentes o las pantallas ultravioleta si nota una averia visible a tal grado que su eficacia se vea comprometida Por ejemplo en el caso de grietas o rayaduras profundas Jam s mire directamente a la l mpara en tanto sta est encendida ADVERTENCIA PARA PROTECCI N CONTINUA CONTRA LESIONES CORPORALES 1 Use cable secundario de seguridad al montar este aparato 2 Precauci n una l mpara caliente puede constituir un peligro de explosi n No la abra por 5 minutos luego de haberla apagado Lleve puestos un protector ocular y guantes al recambiar l mparas 3 Las superfi
18. 2 No 9 Environmental Specifications Maximum ambient temperature Ta 50 C 122 F Maximum exterior surface temperature 70 C 158 F Minimum distance to flammable objects 1 0 m 3 28 ft C 1m f Minimum distance to lighted object 1 0 m 3 28 ft DMX Data Cabling e DMX data cables Belden 9841 or equivalent meets specifications for EIA RS 485 applications with characteristics listed below e 2 conductor twisted pair plus a shield e maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF ft e maximum capacitance between conductor amp shield 55 pF ft e maximum resistance of 20 0 1000 ft e nominal impedance 100 140 Q e 22 24 AWG with insulation having a dielectric rating of 300 volts or higher e DMX data connectors 3 pin male and female XLR connectors e DMX data terminators Male XLR connector with 120 ohm terminator between pins 2 and 3 see Figure 2 4 on page 2 6 Technobeam User Manual Specifications 1 5 Controllers Technobeam Technopro or Technoray may be controlled with any of the following e The Status Cue system e The Technobeam LCD controller p n 29020001 e Another DMX 512 compatible controller Optional Accessories Table 1 1 below shows the optional accessories for Technobeam Technopro or Technoray available from your High End Systems dealer distributor Table 1 1 Optional Accessories Name Part Number Optional lens sets Call
19. 31 34 50h 57h Position 10 88 95 35 37 58h 5Fh Position 11 96 103 38 40 60h 67h Position 12 104 111 41 43 68h 6Fh Position 13 112 127 44 49 70h 7Fh Half color 1 and 2 128 143 50 56 80h 8Fh Half color 2 and 3 144 151 57 59 90h 97h Half color 3 and 4 152 159 60 62 98h 9Fh Half color 4 and 5 160 167 63 65 AOh A7h Half color 5 and 6 168 175 66 68 A8h AFh Half color 6 and 7 176 183 69 71 BOh B7h Half color 7 and 8 184 191 72 74 B8h BFh Half color 8 and 9 192 199 75 78 COh C7h Half color 9 and 10 200 207 79 81 C8h CFh Half color 10 and 11 208 215 82 84 DOh D7h Half color 11 and 12 216 223 85 87 D8h DFh Half color 12 and 13 224 231 88 90 E0h E7h Half color 13 and 1 232 247 91 96 E8h F7h Color wheel forward No spin 0 3 0 1 00h 03h reverse spin use with ch 1 Slowest spin to fastest 4 255 2 100 04h FFh spin Color wheel continuous Centered on position 1 0 0 00h variation wheel position open 255 100 FFh is 360 channel dec value 255 Centered on position 2 19 7 13h use with ch 1 Centered on position 3 39 15 27h Centered on position 4 58 23 3Ah Centered on position 5 78 31 4Eh Centered on position 6 98 38 62h Centered on position 7 117 46 75h Centered on position 8 137 54 89h Centered on position 9 156 61 9Ch Centered on position 10 176 69 BOh Centered on position 11 196 77 C4h Centered on position 12 215 84 D7h Centered on pos
20. 4 3 MSpeed vs Fast Changes Some constructs allow you to choose either fast position selection or position selection set by MSpeed motor mirror speed A fast change means the position selection is completed in the shortest length of time after the wheel starts moving An MSpeed motor mirror speed change occurs smoothly over the entire MSpeed time value A table of MSpeed times is shown in Appendix A of the user manual Selecting Constructs and Values The step by step example in the next section suggests particular constructs and values that will give you an idea of how the fixture works You can choose different constructs or values if you want using the information in the Technobeam Quick Reference Card Creating a Scene This step by step example involves the following basic steps e Positioning and powering on the fixture e Turning on the lamp e Opening the shutter e Focusing on a litho e Selecting color and effects options e Enabling preset playback Orienting and Powering On the Fixture 1 Orient physically position the fixture so the light will be projected onto a flat light colored object such as a white wall or ceiling If you have Technobeam you will be able to move the mirror to a suitable position 2 Follow the instructions in Chapter 1 to connect the fixture to an appropriately rated power outlet if you have not already done so There is no power switch Wait for the fixture to finish homing t
21. 56 80h 8Fh MSpeed use ch 16 F to center of aperture or 13 R to set MSpeed time Forward spin 144 159 57 62 90h 9Fh Select the parameter with Reverse spin 160 175 63 68 AOh AFh this channel Thenuse Scan 176 191 69 74 BOh BFh chs 8 9 amp 10 F or chs 6 amp 7 R to set other Blink Same as index 192 207 75 81 COh CFh options except shutter closes between apertures Random and scan pause time set by ch 9 F or Random 208 223 82 87 DOh DFh SIM Reserved 224 239 88 93 EOh EFh Wheel spin 240 255 94 100 FOh FFh 8 6 Litho wheel position Position 1 open 0 15 0 5 00h OFh 240 255 94 100 FOh FFh Position aperture selection for blink or Position 2 16 47 6 18 10h 2Fh index mode use with ch x y i E 5 F or 3 R Position 3 48 79 19 30 30h 4Fh Position 4 80 111 31 43 50h 6Fh Position 5 112 143 44 56 70h 8Fh Position 6 144 175 57 68 90h AFh Position 7 176 207 69 81 BOh CFh Position 8 208 239 82 93 DOh EFh 9 v Litho rotation coarse Angular position for 0 255 0 100 00h FFh adjustment and blink and index modes functions A 6 DMX Protocols Technobeam User Manual Table A 1 Technobeam DMX Assignments Ch F Ch R Construct Parameter Value dec Value Value hex Random Random pause time 0 255 0 100 00h FFh shortest to longest Scan S
22. Angle on page 1 13 Cause Aging lamp Solution Replace the lamp with a new or known good lamp Cause Dirty optical path Solution Clean all lenses filters lithos and the anti reflective glass as shown in the section titled Cleaning the Internal Components on page 6 16 Technobeam User Manual Troubleshooting 2 21 Troubleshooting DMX Data This section explains how to use the DMX diagnostics built into Technobeam Technopro and Technoray to isolate data problems either to the fixture or to the DMX 512 link The instructions in this section should be followed only by people with a good understanding of the DMX 512 protocol and the fixture s menu system If you are having trouble with a fixture s on your DMX 512 link you should first review the following Are DMX 512 control commands being misinterpreted by the fixture If so make sure the controller is configured for the correct fixture type For example if you have a Technobeam set for full 18 channel protocol but the controller is sending Technoray channel values none of the values you send from the controller will have the expected effect Continuing the same example sending a value on channel 8 which is effect wheel spin speed for Technoray will result in selecting a rotating litho wheel position on Technobeam Is more than one device affected If so and the devices are addressed sequentially on the link check to make sure addressing was done prope
23. Avoid touching the coated side of the glass Handle the edge or uncoated side of the glass when removing or installing lithos If possible wear cloth gloves when inserting and removing lithos from the litho wheel housing e If necessary clean the lithos with a mild glass cleaner and a soft cloth Specifications You can install any High End Systems manufactured solid dichroic filters effects LithoPatterns lithos ArtGlass or Fusion Fire as long as they were manufactured for use with Technobeam Technopro or Technoray and not another fixture You can also install dichroics gobos lithos or effects from other manufacturers as long as they adhere to the following specifications Dichroics e Diameter 1 2 0 010 30 mm 0 25 mm e Thickness 0 069 0 010 1 8 mm 0 25 mm Lithos e Diameter image area 0 996 0 860 0 005 25 mm 22 mm 0 13 mm e Maximum thickness rotating litho only 0 105 0 005 2 7 mm 0 13 mm e Thickness static litho only 0 069 0 010 1 8 mm 0 25 mm Rotating effects e Diameter image area 1 43 1 04 0 010 36 mm 26 mm 0 25 mm e Maximum thickness 0 175 4 4 mm Technobeam User Manual Replacing Whee Components 65 Reference Drawings Figure 6 3 and Figure 6 4 show the location of each wheel in the Technobeam Technopro and Technoray fixtures Figure 6 3 shows Technoray Technobeam is identical except it has a mirror head instead of a static projection bezel
24. Example Technobeam User Manual 10 12 13 14 DMX channel boundary Remember to reserve the entire boundary not just the starting channel for each fixture on the link e DMX You will select a DMX start channel to control the fixture using a DMX 512 compatible controller This option is recommended because it will work with any DMX 512 compatible controller and with any mix of DMX 512 compatible devices on the link Remember to reserve the entire boundary not just the starting channel for each fixture on the link Press lt Enter gt to accept your selection If the option was flashing before you selected it pressing lt Enter gt causes it to stop flashing A flashing option means that it is not currently selected Keep pressing the lt Menu gt key until ADDR is displayed Press lt Enter gt The LED display appears in one of the ways shown in Figure 3 2 Fixture number E L DMX start channel 4 Bl Figure 3 2 The LED display shows F xx if you selected fixture numbering for the control method or Cxxx if you selected a DMX channel Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select either a fixture number or a DMX start channel Be sure to keep the following in mind In general Select a unique fixture number or DMX channel boundary for each fixture you wish to respond independently to your controller If you are using fixture numbering Use the formula in Step 9 or consult Appendix A to mak
25. Note After you enable preset playback on the fixture you configured as fixture 1 or DMX start channel 1 the Transmit LED on that fixture will continue flickering yellow until you disable preset playback 6 The total delay time of all the scenes on the first fixture fixture number 1 or DMX start channel 1 should be longer than the total delay time of all the scenes on any other fixture in the link Otherwise not all scenes on all fixtures will finish playing before looping back to scene l First fixture fixture number 1 or DMX start channel 1 Data Out Data In Data Out Terminate the last fixture the fixture at the opposite end of the link from the first fixture Figure 4 3 When you set up fixtures for synchronized playback on a DMX 512 link one and only one fixture must be fixture number 1 or DMX start channel 1 The last fixture on the link must be terminated Technobeam User Manual Synchronizing Preset Playback 4 11 Adding Fixtures Once you have started synchronized preset playback on the link you can add other fixtures to the link anytime you want A fixture added after synchronized preset playback has begun will start playing the scene most closely matching the timeline set by the first fixture It will not necessarily begin with scene 1 and it might begin in the middle of a scene When the first fixture wraps to scene 1 the added fixture also wraps to scene 1 and continues playing its scenes normally ac
26. Position 4 77 102 31 40 4Dh 66h Select the position with this channel Thenusech Position 5 103 127 41 49 67h 7Fh 8 F or ch 7 R to set spin direction and speed Effects changes set by Position 1 128 153 50 60 80h 99h MSpeed use ch 12 F or 11 R to set MSpeed Position 2 154 178 61 69 9Ah B2h tme Position 3 179 204 70 80 B2h CCh Select the position with Position 4 205 229 81 89 CDh E5h this channel Then use ch 8 F or ch 7 R to set Position 5 230 255 90 100 E6h FFh spin direction and speed 8 7 Effects spin speed Forward spin fast to 0 120 0 47 00h 78h slow forward spin use with ch 7 F or 6 R No spin 121 134 48 52 79h 86h Reverse spin slow to 135 255 53 100 87h FFh fast forward spin 9 8 Focus Variable focus 0 255 0 100 00h FFh 10 9 Shutter Closed 0 7 0 2 00h 07h Periodic strobe 8 67 3 26 08h 43h Random strobe 68 127 27 49 44h 7Fh Longest ramp time Ramp open snap shut 128 187 50 73 80h BBh lowest value snap time is always short Snap open ramp shut 188 247 74 96 BCh F7h Open 248 255 97 100 F8h FFh 11 10 Dim Full dark to full bright 0 255 0 100 00h FFh 12 11 MSpeed Movement time see Table A 4 on page A 18 13 n a Macros Macro 1 28 see Table A 5 on page A 22 A 12 DMX Protocols Technobeam User Manual Table A 2 Technoray DMX Assignments Ch F Ch R Construct Par
27. Slow glass 5 Frost Factory Installed Wheels Technobeam User Manual Appendix Technopro Color Selection This Appendix shows how to use Technopro to display either a continuous spectrum from blue to red or Rosco or Lee gel colors Table C 1 shows the possible color combinations arranged from blue to red Each color is listed from lightest to most saturated Because judgment of color is subjective because lamp throughput can vary and because your expectations might be different you should try some of the color combinations before using them in a show Table C 2 on page C 3 shows Rosco Lee gel colors you can use this information to mix Technopros with conventional lights Table C 1 Technopro Color Spectrum Color Colorwheal Color Color Color wheel 1 2 position Color wheel 1 wheel 2 position position position Blue very light 1 2 Blue saturated 12 4 2 1 6 4 2 2 5 8 13 3 10 4 6 3 Purple 9 3 or 4 cyan 1 3 13 4 12 3 Green pale 3 5 3 8 8 6 3 1 8 1 3 2 or3 8 8 2 3 8 2 or 3 medium 3 4 8 4 4 1 2 3 or 4 medium 4 7 1 or 2 4 8 7 4 8 4 6 11 3 Green yellow 3 7 saturated 11 4 3 6 5 1 2 30r4 10 3 Technobeam User Manual Technopro Color Selection C 1 Table C 1 Technopro Color Spectrum
28. You must understand and use this information if you choose to control Technobeam Technopro and Technoray fixtures using fixture numbering Table A 6 Fixture Number to DMX Start Channel Conversion ro ne O Se a zen DMX start channel DMX start channel 1 1 1 1 29 393 337 2 19 15 13 30 407 349 3 37 29 25 31 421 361 4 55 43 37 32 435 373 5 73 57 49 33 449 385 6 91 71 61 34 463 397 7 109 85 73 35 477 409 8 127 99 85 36 491 421 9 145 113 97 37 433 10 163 127 109 38 445 11 181 141 121 39 457 12 199 155 133 40 469 13 217 169 145 41 481 14 235 183 157 42 493 15 253 197 169 T zen zn T A link with more than 32 fixtures requires a serial data distributor to regenerate and retime 17 289 225 193 the signal 18 307 239 205 Maximum number of fixtures per link 19 325 253 217 18 channel protocol 28 20 343 267 229 14 channel protocol 36 21 361 281 241 12 channel protocol 42 22 379 295 253 23 397 309 265 24 415 323 277 25 433 337 289 26 451 351 301 27 469 365 313 28 487 379 325 Technobeam User Manual DMX Protocols A 23 A 24 DMX Protocols Technobeam User Manual Appendix B Factory Installed Wheels This appendix shows how the litho wheel rotating litho wheel color wheel and effects wheels are configured by the factory when Technobeam Technoray and Technopro are shipped The numbers shown arou
29. a different location using the PAN and TILT constructs Playing Back Both Scenes Turning preset playback ON starts all programmed scenes playing back in a continuous loop Scenes advance at the rate set by the DLAY construct and continue playing back until you turn preset playback OFF If preset playback was enabled when you powered the fixture OFF preset playback restarts automatically when you power the fixture back ON again You can disable preset playback at any time by selecting OFF from the PLAY menu PLAY 1 Keep pressing the lt Menu gt key until PLAY appears in the LED display The Play option allows you to turn preset playback on and off The dim flags close when you make this selection so you will not see any light exiting the fixture this is normal Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to select ON 2 3 Press lt Enter gt to start preset playback Technobeam User Manual Creating a Scene 49 4 Your scene s start playing back starting with scene 1 continuing to the first unprogrammed scene then returning to scene 1 etc The LED display should look similar to the one below Dot indicates preset playback is on UN MENU O O d Figure 4 2 A dot always appears in the LED display whenever preset playback is on To turn preset playback off keep pressing the Menu key to select the PLAY option and press Enter Use the Up and Down arrow k
30. and lt Down gt arrow keys to select COLC or COIC if you have Technopro Press Enter then press the Up and Down arrow keys to select RND random color selection Press lt Enter gt The color wheel spins and stops on a random position pausing for a length of time you will set in the next section Selecting a Color Wheel Pause Time 3 Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the COL construct or COL if you have Technopro Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to select a pause time the higher the value the longer the pause time Press lt Enter gt to accept your selection Second Color Wheel This section applies to Technopro only Select values for the CO2C and CO2 constructs the same way as for the COIC and CO1 constructs Selecting Effects Constructs Technobeam User Manual Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the FX construct Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to select any effects position other than FX 1 open Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the FXR construct Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to select either a forward or reverse rotation speed Press lt Enter gt to save your settings Creating a Scene 4 7 Refocusing the Fixture FCus 2 3 If you sele
31. and frequencies is F3 250V 6 3A Slow Blow Only AN WARNINGS 1 Check the voltage setting before proceeding with equipment setup 2 The information in this section is intended to assist qualified service personnel because this fixture is to be serviced by qualified service personnel only 3 Disconnect power before re lamping or servicing 4 Replace fuses with specified type and rating only 1 Make sure the fixture is disconnected from the power outlet before proceeding 2 Lay the fixture on its back and locate the door retaining screw as shown in Figure 1 3 Loosen the screw and remove the door Technobeam User Manual Setting the Fixture Voltage 1 11 Aa Bw Door retaining screw Access door ON we N U Figure 1 3 Removing the door allows you to access the fixture s voltage selection switches as well as wheels and optics 3 Locate the three switch blocks labeled SW1 SW2 and SW3 by the LED display as shown in Figure 1 4 BU SW2 SW3 Figure 1 4 The three voltage selection switches are located next t
32. gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the CAPT option Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to select a scene to capture to If you select SCN2 as shown you will capture DMX data from the controller into the fixture s scene 2 Capturing Presets Technobeam User Manual 9 Press lt Enter gt The scene created on the controller is now stored in the selected scene number 10 You will need to manually select values for the XFAD and DLAY constructs since the controller does not transmit those constructs Note If the scene you captured to was previously programmed you will need to make that scene active in order to view the newly captured scene for the first time To make the scene active select the scene number from the EDIT menu 11 Repeat the procedure for each fixture you want to capture presets to Technobeam User Manual Capturing Presets 4 13 4 14 Capturing Presets Technobeam User Manual Chapter 5 Using the Technobeam Laser Aiming Device AD Safety Precautions eusessennenssnensonnenennonnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnunnnnnnennennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenn 5 2 Overview Ec 5 3 Recommended Laser Operation sees nennen 5 3 Intended Audience c occcoccncccnnonnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnonannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnonaninons 5 3 Using the Laser Aiming Device Us 5 3 Controlling the Laser cuts ll RE 5 5 Menu Control of the Laser ooocccccncocncconnnoncncannnonncnonnn
33. hands over the air exhaust shown in Figure 2 13 on page 2 18 You should feel a slight breeze from the fan If not the fan has failed Contact High End Systems Customer Service as shown in Getting Help on page Intro 4 2 20 Troubleshooting Technobeam User Manual Fixture will not accept firmware upload or crossload Possible causes and solutions 1 Cause Incorrect Status Cue configuration Solution Consult the Status Cue User Manual to make sure you are selecting the correct fixtures to upload that you have the correct firmware file and are using the correct DMX channels for the fixtures Cause No return communication indicated by Transmit LEDs OFF for all fixtures on the link when you are trying to perform the crossload or upload Solution Make sure you bypass any non High End Systems fixtures optoisolators or serial data distributors These devices stop the communication required for firmware crossloads or uploads AF1000 fixtures Intellabeam fixtures or Emulator fixtures on the same link as Technobeam Technopro or Technoray can also prevent communication from Technobeam Technopro or Technoray See the section titled Setting up the Link on page 2 6 for more information Low light output fuzzy images Possible causes and solutions 1 Cause Incorrect lens installation Solution Make sure you have installed the lenses in the correct orientation as shown in the section titled Setting the Beam
34. ka EG 3 4 Chapter 4 Preset Programming Programming Overview sesseeseeeeee mene eene eene nnne nns 4 2 Creating a Scene aan ER 4 4 Synchronizing Preset Playback UM 4 10 Capt uring Presets se ee tev en engere 4 12 Technobeam User Manual ix Chapter 5 Using the Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Safety Precautions ueenssesenennnnenennnenenennnnnennnnnnnnnnnnennonnennnnnnennnn sene 5 2 OVERVIEW a e eG 5 3 Controlling the Laser ss 5 5 Troubleshooting sinti 5 6 ED dac Vete ze EE a 5 8 Chapter 6 Servicing Your Fixture Pr Ccautlons n nk rer a ier eere see eede Marken itid 6 2 Replacing Fuses te tente iso t Pure bean 6 3 Replacing Wheel Components RL 6 5 Replacing the LAMP rnent une as ia 6 13 Cleaning the Internal Components eese 6 16 Technobeam Laser Aiming Device nuasssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnn 6 20 Appendix A DMX Protocols Channel Boundaries cccoccccocnccncnnonnncnnnnonnnoncnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnanennnnnnninos A 1 General Information nn sam A 2 Technobeam Protocol nennen A 4 Technoray Protocol nes in A 9 Technopro Protocol orren i a anaa aimar aea R E r iaaea A 14 MSpeed Movement Times ccccsecccecsecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeueeeeseeseesenseeeaenees A 18 Macro Channel Assignments ueessssesunennnnnsnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn A 22 Fixture Number to DMX Start Channel esee A 23 Appendix B Factory Installed Whee
35. konzipiert Der Gebrauch irgend eines anderen Lampentyps k nnte Sie gef hrden und Ihre Garantie au er Kraft setzen Das Ger t nie auf einer feuergef hrlichen Fl che montieren Stets einen Mindestabstand von 1 Meter zu brennbaren Materialien einhalten Zum Ersatz nur Sicherungen verwenden die dem vorgeschriebenen Typ und Nennwert entsprechen Einen Mindestabstand von 1 Meter zu den angestrahlten Objekten einhalten Dieses Ger t darf nur an eine Zweigleitung mit einem berlastungsschutz von h chstens 20 A angeschlossen werden WARNUNG ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN GEFAHRLICHE KORPERSTROME 1 4 5 Wenn dieses Ger t ohne einen Netzkabelstecker erhalten wurde ist der entsprechende Netzkabelstecker entsprenchend dem folgenden Code anzubringen e Braun Unter Spannung stehend e Blau Neutral e Gr n Gelb Erde Vor dem Austauschen von Lampen oder vor Wartungsarbeiten stets den Netzstecker ziehen Diese Ger te sind nur zum Einbau in trockenen Lagen bestimmt und m ssen vor Regen und Feuchtigkeit gesch tzt werden Servicearbeiten sollten nur von Fachpersonal ausgef hrt werden Das Ger t enthalt keine wartungsbed rftigen Teile Dieses Ger t geh rt zur Klasse I Dieses Ger t mu geerdet werden WARNUNG ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN UBERMASSIGE ULTRAVIOLETT UV BESTRAHLUNG 1 D 8 Benutzen Sie dieses Ger t nur wenn das komplette Lampengeh use fest eingebaut ist ebenfalls d rfen keine der Schutzabdeckungen Linsen oder
36. lamp ON Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the TEST menu Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the LAMP option Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to select a value of ON Press lt Enter gt the lamp should now be on although you will not be able to tell if the dim flags are closed The next steps show you how to access the fixture s built in Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Y Technobeam User Manual ret SCENE 13 14 ZERO ss 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 PRST 10 11 programming menu to begin aligning the laser Keep pressing the lt Menu gt key until the ADDR menu is displayed Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the PRST menu Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the EDIT menu option The EDIT option allows you to create or edit up to eight scenes which are stored in the fixture s onboard memory Press lt Enter gt Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to select the scene number of an unprogrammed scene For example selecting SCN2 means you will edit scene number 2 Press lt Enter gt to begin editing the scene you selected If you selected an unprogrammed scene skip to Step 17 now otherwise continue with the next step If the fixture started making noises of gears
37. legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Technobeam User Manual vii viii Technobeam User Manual Table of Contents Introduction Features E A O rer intro 1 Symbols cuidar iba intro 3 Document Conventions cococonconoconononencnnononononencnnorororonnnrarorononinnanas intro 4 Getting Help mime mH i eee toi restes intro 4 Chapter 1 Preparing to Install Your Fixture SPECIFICATIONS dores c d e edere ete a ees m daa a OU Ya Re Era 1 2 Optional Accessories uueensssnnenennnenenennnnnennnnnnnnnnnnennnnnennnnnnennnn nennen nnnnen 1 6 Unpacking the Fixture sie 1 7 Installing the Power Cord Cap 2unsssannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnanannnnnnnnnnn nenn 1 8 Installing the Yoke unica ea ee sn 1 9 Setting the Fixture Voltage uunsssnsnnssnnnnnanannnnnnnnnanannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 1 11 Setting the Beam Angle piiat akne a aae ei kawea e aa 1 13 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Fixture Powering On the Fixture si 2 2 Overview of Controller Operation unssssesnennennenennnnnennonennnn nennen ennenn 2 4 Linking the Fixtures to the Controller eeeeeeeeeeeeee 2 7 Mounting the Fixture unid ide inden en kc enden 2 9 Upgrading Firmware ui 2 14 Troubleshootitig rri ae ni 2 16 Chapter3 Using the Menus Menu Md p eset once eri xu delirio nn kenn nannten ee 3 2 Menu System Overview 2 eoe een OX dar dc 3 2 Step By Step EXAMple att erro redeo neueren re ge ees edu RUE
38. positions as you removed them Refer to Table 1 2 on page 1 16 or Table 1 3 on page Cleaning the Internal Components Technobeam User Manual 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 16 for reference Replace the cover on the lens tube Make sure all four latches are fastened securely Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen but do not remove the screw on the hot mirror tab shown in Figure 6 20 on page 6 18 Carefully remove the hot mirror assembly Inspect the hot mirror shown in Figure 6 22 for cracks deep scratches or other damage If you notice significant damage High End Systems Customer Service in one of the ways shown in the section titled Getting Help on page Intro 4 Front side of hot mirror Reverse side of hot mirror faces away from lamp faces toward lamp toward wheels A O Tab must fit into slot in fixture chassis Figure 6 22 Clean both sides of the hot mirror glass Clean both sides of the hot mirror with a soft lint free cotton cloth Orient the hot mirror as shown in Figure 6 22 When you replace the hot mirror assembly make sure the tab shown in Figure 6 22 fits into a slot on the fixture chassis When the tab is properly seated you will be able to push the hot mirror down until the small end of the keyhole shaped slot touches the Phillips screw Technobeam only Clean the elliptical mirror on the mirror head witha cloth
39. set to DMX start channel 1 uses channels 1 11 Non Overlapping Boundaries No two devices on the same DMX link can have overlapping boundaries In other words you must reserve for each device the entire range of DMX channels required for that device for example 12 channels must be reserved for each Technopro If boundaries overlap one or both devices will be disabled or will behave erratically The single exception to the non overlapping rule is if you want two devices to respond to control commands in exactly the same way in that case both devices would share an entire DMX channel range Technobeam User Manual DMX Protocols A 1 General Information The information in this section applies to all of the protocols listed in this Appendix except where noted Rounding Conventions The values displayed in the columns Value dec Value and Value hex in the following tables may vary slightly depending on your controller s rounding convention 16 Bit Control The full protocols for Technobeam and Technoray give you 16 bit control over the positioning of the mirror Technobeam only and the angular position of rotating lithos However you always have smooth 16 bit control over movement even if you choose the reduced protocol which gives you 8 bit control over mirror and litho positioning The full protocols give you two channels of position control one channel sets the most significant 8 bits
40. shown in Figure 6 9 Figure 6 9 Location of the retaining tabs and slot that secure the static litho in the rotating litho wheel 2 Insert a flat blade screwdriver or other thin object between the two parts of the rotating litho wheel to firmly seat the static litho in the retaining slots shown in Figure 6 9 Avoid touching any part of the glass with your fingers a Examine the gap between the two parts of the rotating litho wheel if the gap is uniform along the entire edge of the wheel you are finished b If the gap is not uniform continue seating the static litho until the gap is uniform Figure 6 10 The gap between the two halves of the rotating litho wheel must be uniform Technobeam User Manual Replacing Wheel Components 6 11 Replacing a Rotating Litho or Effect 1 Carefully handling the litho effect by its edges only orient it as shown when you replace it a Rotating litho wheel Litho Installation Instructions on page 6 10 b Rotating effects wheel Orient the textured side of the effect away from the lamp If the effect does not have a texture e g the frost filter orientation is not important 2 If the litho effect you are installing or replacing has an aperture ring put the aperture ring on top of the litho See Figure 6 11 0QQ Litho Aperture Spring first ring next last Figure 6 11 An aperture ring if required must be placed on top of the litho effect and under the spri
41. speed up the time required to program the fixture especially for scenes that have minor variations in construct values Keep pressing the lt Menu gt key to navigate to the PLAY option The dim flags close when you make this selection so you will not see any light exiting the fixture this is normal Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to select COPY Press lt Enter gt the display then shows FROM Creating a Scene Technobeam User Manual 4 Press lt Enter gt and select the scene to copy from The default option is FOU the current scene number FOO1 indicates you will copy from scene 1 TO 5 Press lt Enter gt to select scene 1 to copy from The display then shows TO T 6 Press lt Enter gt the LED display shows the previously selected scene 100e number Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to select T002 scene 2 7 Press lt Enter gt to select scene 2 the LED display shows COPY 8 Press lt Enter gt The constructs are copied from scene 1 to scene 2 FLAY 9 Keep pressing the lt Menu gt key to navigate to the PLAY option 10 Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select EDIT 11 Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to select 2 SCN2 Press Enter and change the DLAY construct to a value of 1 0 13 Press Enter to accept your selection Make other construct changes if desired if you have Technobeam move the mirror to
42. the wheel until the desired litho is easy to access 2 Carefully spread the wheel apart and reach behind the wheel to remove Technobeam User Manual Replacing Wheel Components 6 9 the litho as shown Figure 6 8 3 Pull litho out 1 Gently separate wheel 2 Reach behind wheel with your finger push litho up Figure 6 8 To replace a static litho in the rotating litho wheel gently separate the wheel and reach behind the wheel to push the litho out Cleaning the Litho Clean the litho if necessary using a mild glass cleaner containing no ammonia and a soft lint free cotton cloth Litho Installation Instructions These instructions apply to installing either a rotating or a static litho in the rotating litho wheel Improper installation can result in damage to the litho e Custom multi colored lithos in metal holder See Replacing a Custom Litho on page 6 13 e Etched pattern no texture LithoPatterns lithos the coated side of the litho must face away from the lamp face the uncoated glass side toward the lamp e Textured pattern flat unglazed Art Glass or Fusion Fire the textured side must face away from the lamp face the non textured smooth side toward the lamp 6 10 Replacing Wheel Components Technobeam User Manual Replacing a Static Litho 1 Carefully handling the litho by its edges only separate the wheel and drop the litho into the retaining slot and between the two retaining tabs as
43. triangle 8 Iris twist 5 Warp t Both of these are combinations of two lithos one rotating one stationary B4 Factory Installed Wheels Technobeam User Manual Technoray color wheel same as the Technobeam color wheel shown in Figure B 2 on page B 2 Technoray rotating effects wheel Figure B 5 Factory configuration of the Technoray rotating effects wheel Position Effect Name 2 Prism 3 Lenticular 4 Hammered 5 Frost Technobeam User Manual Factory Installed Wheels B5 Technopro Wheels Technopro color wheel 1 Figure B 6 Factory configuration of the 13 position Technopro color wheel Note CTB means color temperature blue and is used on tungsten filament fixtures such as Trackspot to color correct tungsten color temperature 3200K to daylight 5600K On Technopro which uses a lamp with stable operation at 6500K this filter is included to give youa very light blue B 6 Factory Installed Wheels Technobeam User Manual Technopro color wheel 2 mixing wheel 7 Medium Yellow Figure B 7 Factory configuration of the Technopro 8 position color wheel color mixing wheel Technobeam User Manual Factory Installed Wheels B 7 B 8 Technopro rotating effects wheel Figure B 8 Factory configuration of the Technopro rotating effects wheel Position Effect Name 2 Hammered 3 Lenticular 4
44. vent shown in Figure 2 13 You should feel a slight breeze from the fan If not the fan has failed Contact High End Systems Customer Service as shown in Getting Help on page Intro 4 Figure 2 13 Location of the fixture s exhaust vent Cause Lamp socket is loose causing arcing Solution Replace the lamp socket assembly Call your High End Systems dealer distributor for more information Cause Aging lamp Solution Replace with a new or known good lamp Fixture is not responding to control commands Receive LED does not blink Possible causes and solutions 1 Cause Faulty XLR cable Solutions Do one or both of the following a Replace XLR cables going to the fixture s Data In and Data Out connectors with known good cables b Verify cable integrity using cable test equipment Cause There is no controller attached to the link or the controller 2 18 Troubleshooting Technobeam User Manual is not generating any output Solution Verify that a controller is attached to the link Verify that the controller is generating output by sending commands toa known working device Also see the section titled Troubleshooting DMX Data on page 2 22 Cause One or more fuses have failed Solution Follow the instructions in the section titled Replacing Fuses on page 6 3 to inspect the fuses and replace them if necessary Dim flags clos
45. 0 7 0 3 00h 07h Display off 24 26 9 10 18h 1Ah Display dim 32 34 13 20h 22h Display bright 40 42 16 28h 2Ah Home 64 66 25 26 40h 42h Lamp on 80 82 31 32 50h 52h Lamp off 96 98 38 60h 62h Shutdown 128 130 50 51 80h 82h You must set the Shutter channel to zero before accessing the Control channel 2 When set to Safe the control channel has no effect if the shutter is closed 3 Hold the Control channel at this value for at least one second Homing the fixture in this way does not change the state of the lamp if the lamp was off it stays off if the lamp was on it stays on Hold the Control channel at this value for at least one second If the lamp is currently off turning the lamp on in this way causes the fixture to home If the lamp was already on the command has no effect 5 Hold the Control channel at this value for at least one second The lamp will also turn ON whenever you power up the fixture if a controller is sending data commands on the link Technobeam User Manual DMX Protocols A 17 MSpeed Movement Times Use Table A 4 to determine the MSpeed motor mirror movement times for Technobeam Technopro or Technoray in seconds An MSpeed motor mirror speed change occurs smoothly over the entire MSpeed time value For example if you choose a numerical DMX value of 202 for an MSpeed color change from position 2 to position 4 that means the color wheel changes gra
46. 2 76 20 30 34h 4Ch Select the position with this Position 4 77 102 30 40 4Dh 66h channel Then use ch 6 to set spin direction and speed Position 5 103 127 40 50 67h 7Fh Effects changes set by MSpeed Position 1 128 153 50 60 80h 99h use ch 10 to set MSpeed time Position 2 154 178 60 70 9Ah B2h Select the position with this a channel Then usech 6 to sot Position 3 179 204 70 80 B3h CCh spin direction and speed Position 4 205 229 81 89 CDh E5h Position 5 230 255 90 100 E6h FFh 6 Effects spin speed Forward spin fast to slow 0 120 0 47 00h 78h forward spin use with ch 5 No spin 121 134 47 53 79h 86h Reverse spin slow to fast 135 255 53 100 87h FFh reverse spin 7 Focus Variable focus 0 255 0 100 00h FFh 8 Shutter Closed 0 7 0 3 00h 07h Periodic strobe 8 67 3 26 08h 43h Random strobe 68 127 27 50 44h 7Fh Longest ramp time lowest Ramp open snap shut 128 187 50 73 80h BBh value snap time is always short Snap open ramp shut 188 247 74 97 BCh F7h Open 248 255 97 100 F8h FFh 9 Dim Full dark to full bright 0 255 0 100 00h FFh A 16 DMX Protocols Technobeam User Manual Table A 3 Technopro DMX Assignments Ch Construct Parameter Value dec Value Value hex 10 MSpeed Movement time see Table A 4 on page A 18 11 Macros Macro 1 28 see Table A 5 on page A 22 12 Control Safe
47. 30V 50 Hz 0 90 e Fuses e F1 125V 4 0A Fast Blow Only 5mm x 20mm e F2 250V 2 5A Fast Blow Only 5mm x 20mm e F3 250V 6 34 Slow Blow Only 5mm x 20mm Class I equipment This equipment must be earthed Specifications Technobeam User Manual Technobeam Laser Aiming Device LAD AD The specifications below apply only to Technobeam fixtures that have the Laser Aiming Device LAD installed e Class 3a laser product e Beam divergence angle 0 2mRad to 0 3mRad e Maximum output continuous 5mW at 630 650nm e Maximum output pulsed 2 5mW e Pulse modulation 4 25Hz to 255Hz 50 duty cycle e Pulse duration 1 96ms to 117ms e Pulse energy 9 8pJ to 585pJ LAD Safety Standards e EN60825 1 1994 e 21 CFR 1040 LASER RADIATION AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE Max output 5mW at 630 650 nm CLASS 3a LASER PRODUCT Max output 5mW at 630 650 nm CLASS 3a LASER PRODUCT Cert to EN 60825 1 1994 and 21 CFR 1040 Laser aiming device assembly inside fixture Important Power Cord Information U K Only IMPORTANT The cores in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code green and yellow earth e blue neutral e brown live This equipment must be earthed Technobeam User Manual Specifications 1 3 Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation DANMARK Advarsel Beskyttelse mod elektrisk chock Vigtigt Lederen med gul groen isolation maa kun tilsluttes en klemme ma
48. 35 92 EBh 3 Color wheel 2 functions same as ch 1 see ch 1 see ch 1 see ch 1 4 Color wheel 2 position and Position 1 open 0 15 0 6 00h OFh functions 240 255 94 100 FOh FFh Aperture selection for blink or Position 2 16 47 6 18 10h 2Fh index mode Usera cist Position 3 48 79 19 31 30h 4Fh Position 4 80 111 31 44 50h 6Fh Position 5 112 143 44 56 70h 8Fh Position 6 144 175 56 69 90h AFh Technobeam User Manual DMX Protocols A 15 Table A 3 Technopro DMX Assignments Ch Construct Parameter Value dec Value Value hex Position 7 176 207 69 81 BOh CFh Position 8 208 239 82 94 DOh EFh Color wheel 2 wheel forward No spin 0 3 0 1 00h 03h reverse spin use with ch 3 Fast forward reverse spin 4 255 2 100 04h FFh to slow forward reverse spin Color wheel 2 continuous use Centered on position 1 0 0 00h with ch 3 open 255 100 FFh Wheel position 360 ch dec Centered on position 2 32 13 20h value ss Centered on position 3 64 25 40h Centered on position 4 96 38 60h Centered on position 5 128 50 80h Centered on position 6 159 62 9Fh Centered on position 7 191 75 BFh Centered on position 8 223 87 DFh 5 Effects position Position 1 0 25 0 10 00h 19h Fast effects change at beginning Position 2 26 51 10 20 1Ah 33h of wheel movement Position 3 5
49. 8 on page 1 15 Table 1 3 Beam Angles for Optional 8 to 12 Degree Narrow Angle Lens Set Beam Angle Rear Lens Front Lens Position Position 8 1 10 8 6 2 10 9 1 2 9 9 7 2 8 10 3 3 8 10 8 3 7 11 4 3 6 12 3 5 7 When you are finished replace the lens tube cover making sure to point the arrow on the cover toward the front of the fixture 1 16 Setting the Beam Angle Technobeam User Manual Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Fixture Powering On the Fixture iia o gel e Rd 2 2 Homing the FIXtUre iaa Mean dores dana ee 2 2 LED Dis pl AE 2 2 Status LEDS aia na E EA 2 3 Overview of Controller Operation ss 2 4 What is DMX 512 Protocol rires 2 4 What Kind of Cabling Should You Use nunsssssssennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 2 5 Constructing Cabling ussssssnsssnnennnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 2 5 WETIMINATOLS SE iss cae sos aa re nee ete ec 2 6 Setting Up the Link nee inated eee eee 2 6 Linking the Fixtures to the Controller ccccceeceeececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 7 Mounting the Fixture id en cet 2 9 Standing the Fixture on its End Handles nennen 2 10 Mounting the Fixture on a Truss or Other Support System 2 10 Hanging the Fixture Straight Down seen 2 13 Upgrading Firmware nee ine en 2 14 Troubleshooting cian 2 16 Troubleshooting DMX Data neeessssennenenonennnnnnennnnnennnenenennonennnn nen
50. 8Fh A 14 DMX Protocols Technobeam User Manual Table A 3 Technopro DMX Assignments Ch Construct Parameter Value dec Value Value hex Half color 2 and 3 144 151 56 59 90h 97h Half color 3 and 4 152 159 60 62 98h 9Fh Half color 4 and 5 160 167 63 65 AOh A7h Half color 5 and 6 168 175 66 69 A8h AFh Half color 6 and 7 176 183 69 72 BOh B7h Half color 7 and 8 184 191 72 75 B8h BFh Half color 8 and 9 192 199 75 78 COh C7h Half color 9 and 10 200 207 78 81 C8h CFh Half color 10 and 11 208 215 82 84 DOh D7h Half color 11 and 12 216 223 85 87 D8h DFh Half color 12 and 13 224 231 88 91 EOh E7h Half color 13 and 1 232 247 91 97 E8h F7h Color wheel continuous forward No spin 0 3 0 1 00h 03h ERDE Slowest spin to fastest 4 255 2 100 04h FFh spin Color wheel continuous variation Centered on position 1 0 0 00h wheel position is 360 channel open 255 100 FFh pee ARE Centered on position 2 19 7 13h Use witch Centered on position 3 39 15 27h Centered on position 4 58 23 3Ah Centered on position 5 78 31 4Eh Centered on position 6 98 38 62h Centered on position 7 117 46 75h Centered on position 8 137 54 89h Centered on position 9 156 61 9Ch Centered on position 10 176 69 Boh Centered on position 11 196 77 C4h Centered on position 12 215 84 D7h Centered on position 13 2
51. 9 Opening the fixture s access door 6 17 Figure 6 20 Location of the anti reflective glass lenses and hot mirror 6 18 Figure 6 21 The lens tube contains the zoom lenses esuuss 6 18 Figure 6 22 Clean both sides of the hot mirror glass 6 19 Figure 6 23 The ideal position of the laser is no more than 2 5 cm directly above the center of a perfectly round light b am ash eek Nees Rec ee Mense fs 6 20 Figure 6 24 High voltage component location 6 21 Figure 6 25 Orient the fixture directly facing a wall no less than 10 ft 3 00D Ee A7 DVA E 6 22 Figure 6 26 Locating the center point of the projected light beam The laser should be no more than 2 5 cm above the center 6 25 Figure 6 27 The laser aiming device assembly has three screws that can be used to adjust the position of the laser 6 26 Figure B 1 Factory configuration of the Technobeam rotating litho wheel B 1 Figure B 2 Factory configuration of the Technobeam and Techonray color wheel er ee en B 2 Figure B 3 Factory configuration of the Technobeam rotating effects wheel zu aa B 3 Figure B 4 Factory configuration of the Technoray rotating litho wheel B 4 Figure B 5 Factory configuration of the Technoray rotating effects wheel B 5 Figure B 6 Factory configuration of the 13 position Technopro color wheel nungen B 6 Figure B 7 Factory configuration of the Technopro 8 position color w
52. Azure Blue R72 3 1 Light Green Blue R76 8 4 Green Blue R77 5 8 Primary Blue R80 5 2 Urban Blue R81 5 1 Technobeam User Manual Technopro Color Selection C 3 C 4 Technopro Color Selection Technobeam User Manual Appendix D Important Safety Information English Version Warning For Continued Protection Against Fire 1 Du AUN This equipment is designed for use with Phillips M Series 250 watt GX9 5 base metal halide lamp only Use of any other type lamp may be hazardous and may void the warranty Do not mount on a flammable surface Maintain minimum distance of 1 0 meter 3 28 feet from combustible materials Replace fuses only with the specified type and rating Observe minimum distance to lighted objects of 1 0 meter 3 28 feet This equipment for connection to branch circuit having a maximum overload protection of 20 A Warning For Continued Protection Against Electric Shock 1 If this equipment was received without a line cord plug attach the appropriate line cord plug according to the following code e brown live e blue neutral e green yellow earth As the colours of the cores in the mains lead of this equipment may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows e the core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the ter minal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or c
53. Color wheel Lens tube Rotating litho wheel Projection bezel Technobeam has a mirror head Rotating effects wheel Figure 6 3 Location of the wheels in Technoray and Technobeam Figure 6 4 shows Technopro 1st color wheel 2nd color wheel Lens tube Rotating effects wheel Figure 6 4 Location of the wheels in Technopro 6 6 Replacing Wheel Components Technobeam User Manual Replacing Dichroics in the Color Wheel This section shows how to change individual dichroic filters in the color wheel You can replace dichroics if they are damaged or broken to change the order in their respective wheels to clean them or to add new ones See the section titled Optional Accessories on page 1 6 for ordering information 1 Manually turn the wheel so the dichroic you wish to replace is easy to access 2 Push the dichroic you wish to replace toward the center of the wheel to free it from the two wheel tabs as shown in Figure 6 5 Dichroic in its original Push dichroic position toward retaining clip Wheel tab Retaining clip Figure 6 5 Push the dichroic toward the large retaining tab to free it from the wheel tabs 3 Once the dichroic is free of the two wheel tabs pull it out of the wheel If you intend to reuse this dichroic put it in a safe place where it will not get scratched 4 Clean the dichroic if
54. FFh 4 n a Tilt mirror position Fine adjustment 0 255 0 100 00h FFh 5 3 Color wheel functions Indexed wheel snaps 0 15 0 5 00h OFh to center of aperture Fast color change at beginning of wheel Forward spin 16 31 6 12 10h 1Fh movement Reverse spin 32 47 13 18 20h 2Fh Select the function with Continuous 48 63 19 24 30h 3Fh this channel Then use ch 6 F or 4 R to set Slow scan 64 79 25 30 40h 4Fh the position or spin speed Fast scan 80 95 31 37 50h 5Fh Random 96 111 38 43 60h 6Fh Blink same as index 112 127 44 49 70h 7Fh except shutter closes between apertures Color changes set by Indexed wheel snaps 128 143 50 56 80h 8Fh MSpeed use ch 16 F to center of aperture or 13 R to set MSpeed time Forward spin 144 159 57 62 90h 9Fh Selectthe parameter with Reverse spin 160 175 63 68 AOh AFh this channel Thenuse Continuous 176 191 69 74 BOh BFh ch 6 F or 4 R to set the position or spin Slow scan 192 207 75 81 COh CFh Speed P Fast scan 208 223 82 87 DOh DFh Random 224 239 88 93 EOh EFh Blink same as index 240 255 94 100 FOh FFh except shutter closes between apertures 6 4 Color wheel position Position 1 open 0 23 0 9 00h 17h and functions 248 255 97 100 F8h FFh Position aperture Position 2 24 31 9 12 18h 1Fh selection for blink or m index mode use with ch Position 3 32 39 13 15 20h 27h 5 F or 3 R A 4 DMX P
55. Fh Wheel spin 240 255 94 100 FOh FFh 4 4 Litho wheel position Position 1 open 0 15 0 5 00h OFh 240 255 94 100 FOh FFh Position aperture selection for blink or index Position 2 16 47 6 18 10h 2Fh mode useWithich 3 Position 3 48 79 19 30 30h 4Fh Position 4 80 111 31 43 50h 6Fh Position 5 112 143 44 56 70h 8Fh Position 6 144 175 57 68 90h AFh Position 7 176 207 69 81 BOh CFh Position 8 208 239 82 93 DOh EFh 5 5 Litho rotation coarse Angular position for 0 255 0 100 00h FFh adjustment and blink and index modes functions Random Random pause time 0 255 0 100 00h FFh shortest to longest Scan Scan rate slowest to 0 255 0 100 00h FFh fastest Technobeam User Manual DMX Protocols A 11 Table A 2 Technoray DMX Assignments Ch F Ch R Construct Parameter Value dec Value Value hex Wheel spin Forward spin fastest to 0 119 0 47 0 77h slowest Entire wheel spins not individual lithos No spin 120 135 47 53 78h 87h Reverse spin slowest 136 255 53 100 88h FFh to fastest 6 n a Litho rotation fine Angular position for 0 255 0 100 00h FFh adjustment blink and index modes 7 6 Effects position Position 1 0 25 0 9 00h 19h Fast effects change at Position 2 26 51 10 20 1Ah 33h beginning of wheel m z E _ movement Position 3 52 76 21 29 34h 4Ch
56. RMA number Accompany all returned Product units or parts with a written explanation of the alleged problem or malfunction Please Note Freight Damage Claims are invalid for fixtures shipped in non factory boxes and packing materials Freight All shipping will be paid by the purchaser Items under warranty shall have return shipping paid by the manufacturer only in the Continental United States Under no circumstances will freight collect shipments be accepted Prepaid shipping does not include rush expediting such as air freight Air freight can be sent customer collect in the Continental United States REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER HIGH END SYSTEMS INC MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT AND HIGH END SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE HIGH END SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE INCLUDING LOST PROFITS SUSTAINED OR INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT OR CAUSED BY PRODUCT DEFECTS OR THE PARTIAL OR TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGE WERE FORESEEN OF UNFORESEEN Warranty is void if the product is misused damaged modified in any way or for unauthorized repairs or parts This warranty gives you specific
57. Start Channel sseesssssss 3 4 Controlling via Fixture Number eseeeeeee 3 5 When Channel Overlap is Allowed 3 5 Proceed re cite see a vd de ea Ca daa ere a aa Ee ene 3 5 Technobeam User Manual 3 1 Menu Map A complete map of the menu system for Technobeam Technoray and Technopro can be found in the inside back cover of this manual This menu system is current as of the time this manual went to print February 1998 Once you follow the step by step example in the section titled Step By Step Example on page 3 4 you should be able to use the menu map to do anything you like Certain other menu functions are documented in the Technobeam Quick Reference Card p n 60600109 v1 0 or later Chapter 4 has more information about using the menus to program the fixture s eight onboard scenes presets Menu System Overview This section provides an overview of the intuitive menu system for Technobeam Technopro and Technoray and gives an example of how to use it Among the things the menu system allows you to do e Store and play back a program of up to 8 scenes see Chapter 4 e Set the fixture number or DMX start channel for DMX 512 control e Crossload firmware to other fixtures on the same DMX 512 link e Home the fixture e Turn the lamp on or off e View status fixture temperature number of lamp hours number of lamp strikes firmware version
58. T Lost Preset Lost Scenes presets stored in the fixture s onboard eight scene memory were lost The causes and solution for this error are the same as for EMEM message PGRM Time Occurs during a crossload when a receiving fixture has exceeded the maximum allowable programming time The crossloading fixture will make a number of attempts to send new program data to each of the receiving fixtures If the receiving fixtures fails to respond properly after a number of programming attempts have been made the crossloading fixture will drop the offending fixture from the upload list and display this error message Try removing one fixture at a time from the link and attempting the crossload again If you can isolate the crossload problem to one fixture in particular contact High End Systems Customer Service in one of the ways shown in the section titled Getting Help on page Intro 4 Shut Down The fixture has received a Shutdown command from the controller and has shut down i e the lamp and motors have been turned off Homing the fixture will bring it out of shutdown Technobeam User Manual Troubleshooting 2 27 2 28 Troubleshooting Technobeam User Manual Chapter 3 Using the Menus Menu Map escitas ent tie ee 3 2 Menu System Overview Nana at dede deep ge 3 2 Navigational Keys un lee er 3 3 Flashing Options naaa teats 3 3 Step By Step Example neun 3 4 OVERVIEW Jii ee rede 3 4 Controlling via DMX
59. TECANOBEAM TECHNOPRO TECHNORAY c N User Manual High End High End Systems Inc 2217 West Braker Lane LICHTWAVE Austin TX 78758 U S A RESEARCH p n 60600115 Version 1 1 TECHNOBEAM TECHNOPRO TECHNORAY User Manual O High End Systems Inc 1998 All Rights Reserved Information and Specifications in this document are subject to change without notice High End Systems Inc assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual The system software for the Status Cue lighting console described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement Technobeam User Manual P N 60600115 Version 1 1 March 1998 Printed in the U S A at Technobeam User Manual International Sales U S and the High End Systems Inc 2217 West Braker Lane Austin TX 78758 USA voice 512 836 2242 FAX 512 837 5290 Americas 8200 Haskell Avenue Van Nuys CA 91406 voice 818 947 0550 Fax 818 908 8975 World Wide Web http www highend com Europe High End Systems GmbH Lohstrasse 22 D 85445 Schwaig Germany voice 49 8122 9903 0 FAX 49 8122 9903 33 Singapore High End Systems Singapore Pte Ltd 1 Tannery Road 06 05 Cencon 1 Singapore 1334 voice 65 742 8266 FAX 65 743 9322 ji Technobeam User Manual Trademarks Trademarks u
60. TIONS ii ERE 6 2 Replacing FUSES ch en ash ned pede ede Anses 6 3 Replacing Wheel Components iii 6 5 SPECIFICATIONS anal een EE A LEUR MER a EE needed tiens 6 5 Reference Drawings ironie ee HH 6 6 Replacing Dichroics in the Color Wheel eese 6 7 Replacing Lithos in the Rotating Litho Wheel ssss 6 8 Removing a Rotating Litho or Rotating Effect 6 8 Removing a Static Litho seesesseeseeeene 6 9 Cleaning the Litho u re en name 6 10 Litho Installation Instructions seseeseeeeeeeeee 6 10 Replacing a Static Litho eeeesseeeeee 6 11 Replacing a Rotating Litho or Effect n se 6 12 Replacing a Custom Litho uuesssssesnnensnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 6 13 Replacing the Lamp triduo aaa reset kehren 6 13 Resetting Lamp Hours sise 6 16 Cleaning the Internal Components sess 6 16 Opening the Eixt re 2 nennen enter 6 16 Cleaning the Door Vents enoccccccconcnnncnnoncnnnnnncnnnncnnonnnrnnnnnonnnnaranincnnnnns 6 17 Cleaning the Lenses and Mirrors cooccccccconcnnncnnnninnnnnnninnncnnonnncnnacinnnnns 6 17 Technobeam Laser Aiming Device nunssssssssnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 6 20 Safety Pr cautions ss d nere iid a a one ode x oL RR Kn eed R 6 20 live Components 2 6 21 Alignment Procedure rime ee nn en ae 6 22 Technobeam User Manual 6 1 Precautions
61. U O O ENTER Figure 2 1 The initial LED menu display shows the fixture s firmware version Note The LED display will alternate between the version number shown above and the fixture s fixture number or DMX start channel unless an error occurs during start up If the fixture fails to home or if the menu displays an error message see the section titled Troubleshooting on page 2 16 now 2 2 Powering On the Fixture Technobeam User Manual Status LEDs Technobeam Technopro and Technoray fixtures have three status LEDs located on the access door as shown in Figure 2 2 Status LEDs i Access door Figure 2 2 Location of the three status LEDs on the fixture s access door Table 2 1 describes the three status LEDs Table 2 1 Status LEDs Problem LED name State Indication Description Motor solid red No The motors are receiving adequate voltage OFF Yes Fuse or power failure See below Transmit OFF Not No data is being necessarily transmitted flickering No A firmware crossload is yellow taking place solid Yest Software or hardware yellow failure Technobeam User Manual Powering On the Fixture 23 Table 2 1 Status LEDs Problem gs LED name State Indication Description Receive OFF Not No data is being received nec
62. ad BOLD BOLD type is used to indicate selections you make in the menu system Getting Help U S the Americas and Service address Europe 2227 West Braker Lane Austin TX 78758 U S A From 8 a m to 6 p m U S Central time Monday through Friday 800 890 8989 24 hour FAX 512 834 9195 24 hour voice mail 512 837 3063 or 800 890 8989 8200 Haskell Avenue Van Nuys California 91406 Voice 818 947 0550 Fax 818 908 8975 Singapore Voice 65 742 8266 FAX 65 743 9322 24 hour Customer http info highend com service service html Service World Wide Web site High End Systems http www highend com World Wide Web site Intro 4 Introduction Technobeam User Manual Chapter I Preparing to Install Your Fixture Specifications 0 ehe Hl 1 2 Model Numbers 5 25 ten ee He aan 1 2 Dimensions with yoke and handles cccceeccsescceeeececeeneeeeeseeaees 1 2 Weight including yoke ss 1 2 Electrical Specifications iii 1 2 Technobeam Laser Aiming Device LAD ucanesesensnenennnennenennennenn 1 3 LAD Safety Standards uessessenssennensnnnennnennnnnennnnn nennen nennen 1 3 Important Power Cord Information U K Only eese 1 3 Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation DANMARK nenn 1 4 Dichroic Litho and Effects Specifications cccoccccocccnnniccnnnonnnnnninnnninons 1 4 Safety Standards seen 1 5 Electromagnetic Standards sssssssseesseee
63. aking a terminator can be found in the section titled Terminators on page 2 6 Technobeam User Manual Linking the Fixtures to the Controller 2 7 DMX data in male DMX data out female Figure 2 5 Location ofthe DMX data in male and DMX data Out female ports on the fixture s rear panel Data Out Controller Terminate the Figure 2 6 Connecting fixtures to a controller Make sure you terminate the last fixture in the link 2 8 Linking the Fixtures to the Controller Technobeam User Manual Mounting the Fixture You will need one 1 4 allen wrench clamps and safety cable as described in this section Your fixture is designed to be mounted in any orientation you can even hang it with its aperture pointing straight down or stand it on its end handles However you wish to mount the fixture you must follow the precautions and suggestions below e Verify the input voltage you are using matches the fixture s voltage selection switches see the section titled Setting the Fixture Voltage on page 1 11 e Heed the warnings below to guard against personal injury and damage to the fixture 4 WARNINGS 1m 1 This equipment for connection to branch circuit having a maximum overload protection of 20 A 2 Class I Equipment This fixture must be earthed 3 Mount the fixtures and controllers ina location that is away fro
64. ameter Value dec Value Value hex 14 12 Control Safe 0 7 0 3 00h 07h Display off 24 26 9 10 18h 1Ah Display dim 32 34 13 20h 22h Display bright 40 42 16 28h 2Ah Home 64 66 25 26 40h 42h Lamp on 80 82 31 32 50h 52h Lamp off 96 98 38 60h 62h Shutdown 128 130 50 51 80h 82h You must set the Shutter channel to zero before accessing the Control channel _ When set to Safe the control channel has no effect if the shutter is closed Hold the Control channel at this value for at least one second Homing the fixture in this way does not change the state of the lamp if the lamp was off it stays off if the lamp was on it stays on Hold the Control channel at this value for at least one second If the lamp is currently off turning the lamp on in this way causes the fixture to home If the lamp was already on the command has no effect 5 Hold the Control channel at this value for at least one second The lamp will also turn ON whenever you power up the fixture if a controller is sending data commands on the link Technobeam User Manual DMX Protocols A43 Technopro Protocol Table A 3 gives the DMX channel assignments for the Technopro 12 channel protocol Table A 3 Technopro DMX Assignments Ch Construct Parameter Value dec Value
65. and wheels moving as soon as you selected the scene and the noises continue for more than a brief period of time you selected a programmed scene The next two steps show how to unprogram a scene you need to unprogram the scene in order to make sure all constructs are set to default values This is necessary only if all eight scenes are already programmed Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the ZERO option Press lt Enter gt you will be required to confirm the action by pressing lt Enter gt again Step 17 through Step 22 shows how to open the shutter and set the dim construct to full bright You can skip these steps if you can clearly see the light projected onto the wall Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the SHUT option Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to select a value of OPEN Press lt Enter gt to accept your selection Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the DIM option Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to select a value of D255 full bright Press lt Enter gt to accept your selection You should now see the white round shape of the beam projected onto the wall or white surface e If the beam is round not oval in shape continue with Step 31 e If the beam is not round in shape see the next step Make sure the fixture is oriented directly at the wal
66. ation wheel position open 255 100 FFh is 360 channel dec value 255 Centered on position 2 19 7 13h Use with ch 5 F or 3 R Centered on position 3 39 15 27h Centered on position 4 58 23 3Ah Centered on position 5 78 31 4Eh Centered on position 6 98 38 62h Centered on position 7 117 46 75h Centered on position 8 137 54 89h Centered on position 9 156 61 9Ch Technobeam User Manual DMX Protocols A5 Table A 1 Technobeam DMX Assignments Ch F Ch R Construct Parameter Value dec Value Value hex Centered on position 10 176 69 BOh Centered on position 11 196 77 C4h Centered on position 12 215 84 D7h Centered on position 13 235 92 EBh 7 5 Litho wheel functions Indexed wheel snaps 0 15 0 5 00h OFh to center of aperture Fast litho changes at beginning of wheel Forward spin 16 31 6 12 10h 1Fh movement Reverse spin 32 47 13 18 20h 2Fh Select the function with Scan 48 63 19 24 30h 3Fh this channel Then use chs 8 98 10 F or chs Blink same as index 64 79 25 30 40h 4Fh 6 8 7 R to set other except shutter closes options between apertures Random and scan pause Random 80 95 31 37 50h 5Fh time set by chs 9 amp 10 E or ch 7 R Reserved 96 111 38 43 60h 6Fh Wheel spin 112 127 44 49 70h 7Fh Litho changes set by Indexed wheel snaps 128 143 50
67. ay back all contiguously programmed scenes in a continuous loop The loop plays back until you either turn the fixture off or stop scene playback You must create the scenes contiguously in other words scene 1 scene 2 scene 3 scene 4 and so on without skipping a scene because the fixture automatically repeats when it encounters the first unprogrammed scene Stand alone Operation vs a Controller You can use a controller or control device such as DMX control software or onboard memory to create and play back scenes but not both at the same time In other words you cannot create a scene on the fixture and play it back using a controller You also cannot use a controller at the same time onboard scenes are playing back Macros 4 2 Each Technobeam Technoray and Technopro has 28 selectable macros that assist in programming and show you how powerful your fixture is Each macro consists of a unique set of fixture constructs picked for their ability to achieve a dramatic and exciting effect You must select the full protocol for the fixture as shown in the card in the back cover of this manual in order to use macros Be sure to try them by selecting the MACR construct Programming Overview Technobeam User Manual Preset Playback Options Technobeam Technopro and Technoray offer the following two options for use with preset programming e Preset capture Use any DMX 512 compatible controller to create a scene s that can th
68. azare i fusibili usando soltanto quelli del tipo e della taratura adatta Mantenere una distanza minima di 1 0 metri 3 28 piedi dagli oggetti accesi Questa apparecchiatura e da collegarsi ad un circuito con una protezzione da sovraccarico massima di 20 amperes AVVERTENZA PER PREVENIRE LE SCOSSE ELETTRICHE Se questa apparecchiatura stata consegnata senza una spina del cavo di alimentazione collegare la spina appropriata del cavo di alimentazione in base ai seguenti codici e marrone sotto tensione e blu neutro e verde giallo terra Disinnestare la corrente prima di cambiare la lampadina o prima di eseguire qualsiasi riparazione Questa apparecchiatura e da usarsi in ambienti secchi Non e da essere esposta ne alla pioggia ne all umidita Technobeam User Manual Important Safety Information D9 4 Per qualsiasi riparazione rivolgersi al personale specializzato L utente non deve riparare nessuna parte dentro l unita 5 Aparecchio di Classe I Questa apparecchiatura deve essere messa a terra AVVERTENZA PER PROTEGGERSI CONTRO LE RADIAZIONI DEI RAGGI ULTRAVIOLETTI Non usare questa apparecchiatura se il sistema di chiusura della lampadina non e completo o se gli scudetti le lenti o gli schermi ultravioletti si sono visibilmente danneggiati di maniera tale che la loro efficacia sia stata ridotta ad esempio se vi sono visibili spaccature o graffi profondi Mai guardare direttamente verso la lampadina quando
69. can rate slowest to 0 255 0 100 00h FFh fastest Litho wheel spin use Forward spin fastest to 0 119 0 47 0 77h with ch 7 F or ch 5 R slowest Entire wheel spins not No spin 120 135 47 53 78h 87h individual lithos Reverse spin slowest 136 255 53 100 88h FFh to fastest 10 n a Litho rotation fine Angular position for 0 255 0 100 00h FFh adjustment blink and index modes 11 8 Effects position Position 1 0 25 0 9 00h 19h Fast effects changes at Position 2 26 51 10 20 1Ah 33h beginning of wheel 7 movement Position 3 52 76 21 29 34h 4Ch 7 Position 4 77 102 31 40 4Dh 66h Select the position with this channel Then use Position 5 103 127 41 49 67h 7Fh ch 12 F or ch 9 R to set spin direction and speed Effects changes set by Position 1 128 153 50 60 80h 99h MSpeed use ch 16 F or 13 R to set MSpeed Position 2 154 178 61 69 9Ah B2h ime Position 3 179 204 70 80 B2h CCh Select the position with Position 4 205 229 81 89 CDh E5h this channel Then use ch 12 F or ch 9 R to Position 5 230 255 90 100 E6h FFh set spin direction and speed 12 9 Effects spin speed Forward spin fast to 0 120 0 47 00h 78h slow forward spin use with ch 11 F or ch 8 R No spin 121 134 48 52 79h 86h Reverse spin slow to 135 255 53 100 87h FFh fast forward spin 13 10 Focus Variable focus 0 255 0 100 00h FFh 14 11 Shutter Closed 0 7 0 2 00h 07h Periodic str
70. cies del equipo pueden alcanzar temperaturas m ximas de 65 grados cent grados Deje que se enfr en por 5 minutos antes de tocarlas 4 Cambie la l mpara si sta se aver a o deforma por acci n t rmica Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation DANMARK Advarsel Beskyttelse mod elektrisk chock Vigtigt Lederen med gul groen isolation maa kun tilsluttes en klemme maerket eller EM Technobeam User Manual Important Safety Information D 11 D 12 Important Safety Information Technobeam User Manual
71. complete before the next page or scene Starts MSpeed time values are shown in Table A 4 on page A 18 Ramp Open Snap Shut The Shutter construct includes parameters named Ramp open snap shut and Snap open ramp shut A snap is an instant shutter movement opening or closing the snap time never varies What you can vary is the timing of the ramp which is a gradual shutter movement A lower value always means a longer ramp and a higher value always means a shorter ramp Forward and Reverse Spins A forward spin on all wheels and positions means the wheel or position spins clockwise as you re looking at the projected image A reverse spin means the wheel or position spins counter clockwise Technobeam User Manual DMX Protocols A 3 Technobeam Protocol Table A 1 gives the DMX channel assignments for the Technobeam full 18 channel protocol and reduced 14 channel protocol The column Ch F lists channel assignments for the full protocol and the column Ch R lists channel assignments for the reduced protocol Table A 1 Technobeam DMX Assignments Ch F Ch R Construct Parameter Value dec Value Value hex 1 1 Pan mirror position Coarse adjustment 0 255 0 100 00h FFh 2 n a Pan mirror position Fine adjustment 0 255 0 100 00h FFh 3 2 Tilt mirror position Coarse adjustment 0 255 0 100 00h
72. controller However you can skip this example if you are going to always use this fixture as a stand alone and program it using the onboard eight scene memory as shown in Chapter 4 Overview Selecting a DMX start channel or fixture number involves the following 3 basic steps Selecting a protocol The protocol is specific to the fixture and determines the number of DMX channels the fixture uses e Technobeam default full protocol uses 18 channels Technobeam reduced protocol uses 14 channels The full protocol gives you more control over pan and tilt position the rotating litho wheel position and litho spin speed You must select the full protocol if you want to use the Laser Aiming Device LAD or macros e Technoray default full protocol uses 14 channels Technoray reduced protocol uses 12 channels The full protocol gives you more control over the rotating litho wheel position and spin speed You must select the full protocol if you want to use macros e Technopro uses 12 DMX channels Selecting the control method either fixture number or DMX start channel DMX start channel is recommended You must control the fixture using one method or the other Appendix A shows the conversions between fixture numbering and DMX start channel which you must understand if you want to use fixture numbering Selecting the fixture number or DMX start channel The protocol together with the fixture number or DMX start channel determine the c
73. cording to the scenes delay times Capturing Presets PRST 6 CART SEN 8 4 12 Preset capturing is a way to automate the creation of scenes on multiple Technobeam Technopro and Technoray fixtures connected to a DMX 512 link You use a DMX 512 compatible controller to create a scene save capture the scene into a fixture s presets and later play back the scene without the controller This procedure assumes you are already familiar with your controller if not consult the controller s documentation It also assumes you have some familiarity with using the menu system on Technobeam Technopro and Technoray if not review Chapter 3 and this chapter Connect a DMX 512 controller and Technobeam Technopro and Technoray fixtures on a DMX 512 link as described in Chapter 2 Make sure all Technobeam and Technoray fixtures are configured for their respective full protocols TB F from the Mode menu for Technobeam or TR F for Technoray Technopro has only one protocol Selecting the full protocol takes advantage of all constructs available on the fixture Create a scene on the controller The DMX protocols for Technobeam Technopro and Technoray are listed in Appendix A Make sure all construct values on the controller are constant There cannot be any mirror movement or scene to scene sequencing Go to the first fixture you want to store the scene on Navigate to the PRST menu Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up
74. cted the suggested constructs you should now see a litho pattern being changed by a rotating effect and random color changes If you have Technopro you will not see a litho pattern This section shows how you can use the fixture s superior optics to refocus the image Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the FCUS construct Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to change the focus You can focus on the effects wheel the litho wheel the color wheel or anywhere in between Press lt Enter gt when you are done Setting a Delay Time 1 2 The DLAY construct determines the length of time scene 1 plays before the next scene begins Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the DLAY construct Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to select a value of 3 0 This means that scene 1 will play for 3 seconds before moving on to scene 2 You will not see the effect of the DLAY construct until you play back your programmed scenes Press lt Enter gt to save your setting Note The default unit of time is seconds but you can change the units to either minutes or hours using the TIME construct on the PRST menu Creating Scene 2 PLAY COPY FROM 4 8 This section shows how to use the convenient scene copy feature to copy constructs and values from scene 1 to scene 2 Scene copy can greatly
75. cus drive screw see Figure 6 20 2 Clean both sides of the anti reflective glass shown in Figure 6 20 with Technobeam User Manual Cleaning the Internal Components 6 17 6 18 a soft lint free cotton cloth and mild glass cleaning solution Hot mirror assembly shaded Lens tube Anti reflective glass Focus drive screw under lens tube turn to move tube for easier access Figure 6 20 Location of the anti reflective glass lenses and hot mirror If the black dim flags located between the lens tube and the anti reflective glass are closed carefully use your fingers to open them to clean the inside of the glass Locate the lens tube as shown in Figure 6 21 00 0N T ili Latches A 2 on each side Lens tube im Figure 6 21 The lens tube contains the zoom lenses Carefully lift the cover from the lens tube It has two latches on each side that secure it in place Write down the position of each of the lenses in the lens tube Each position is numbered both on the lens tube cover and on the inside of the lens tube Handle each lens carefully by its edges only Use a soft lint free cloth to clean the lenses If necessary to remove built up dirt and dust usea mild glass cleaner containing no ammonia Replace the lenses in the lens tube in the same
76. deal position the laser path is parallel to the path of the light and will stay 2 5 cm above the center point of the beam at any throw distance or mirror position If the laser becomes out of position you might need to align it as shown in the section titled Technobeam Laser Aiming Device on page 6 20 However the decision of whether or not to align the laser is entirely up to you If the laser strays from its optimal position but it gives you enough accuracy for your needs you do not have to align it Overview Technobeam User Manual Controlling the Laser You can control the laser in one of three ways e The fixture s menu system Edit one of the fixture s eight onboard presets scenes using the PRST menu as described in the next section e Any DMX 512 compliant controller See the section titled DMX Control of the Laser on page 5 5 e The Technobeam LCD controller See the controller s user manual Menu Control of the Laser Use the PRST menu to create scenes presets including the laser aiming device You access the LAD using the MACR construct from the PRST menu The complete list of options controlling the laser aiming device with the MACR construct is shown below e LROF laser aiming device OFF e LRON laser aiming device ON continuously e LMO1 to LM30 laser modulation levels LMO1 is slow modulation at 4 25 times sec and LM30 is fast modulation at 255 times sec
77. der UV Schutz Besch digungen aufweisen Die Schutzabdeckungen Linsen und der UV Schutz m ssen ausgewechselt werden wenn sie sichtlich derma en besch digt sind da sie ihre Wirksamkeit einb en z B infolge von Rissen oder tiefen Kratzern Nie direkt in die eingeschaltete Lampe schauen Important Safety Information Technobeam User Manual WARNUNG ZUM SCHUTZ VOR VERLETZUNGEN Verwenden Sie bei der Installation des Beleuchtungsk rpers ein zus tzliches Sicherheitskabel VORSICHT Bei einer hei e Lampe besteht Explosionsgefahr Nach dem Abschalten der Netzspannung sollten Sie etwa 5 Minuten warten bevor Sie das Lampengeh use ffnen Sch tzen Sie beim Auswechseln der Lampen Ihre H nde und tragen Sie eine Schutzbrille Die Oberfl chen des Ger tes k nnen Temperaturen bis zu 65 C erreichen Vor dem Anfassen stets 5 Minuten lang abk hlen lassen Falls die Lampe besch digt oder durch W rmeeinwirkung verformt ist mu sie ausgewechselt werden Appendice D Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza AVVERTENZA PER PREVENIRE INCENDI uw A Questa apparecchiatura stata progettata per l uso esclusivo con lampada a sali metallici Philips da 700 watt base G22 serie M L uso di qualsiasi altro tipo di lampada puo essere pericoloso e puo annullare la garanzia Da non montare sopra una superficie infiammabile Mantenere l apparecchio a un minimo di 1 0 metri 3 28 piedi di distanza dai materiali combustibili Rimpi
78. dually to position 4 over 11 41 seconds Note The values displayed in the Value Value hex and Value num columns may vary slightly depending on your controller s rounding conventions Table A 4 MSpeed Movement Times Time Value Value Value Time Value Value Value sec dec hex sec dec hex 0 15 255 100 FFh 2 27 232 91 E8h 0 15 254 100 FEh 2 46 231 91 E7h 0 17 253 99 FDh 2 66 230 90 E6h 0 19 252 99 FCh 2 86 229 90 E5h 0 21 251 98 FBh 3 07 228 89 E4h 0 25 250 98 FAh 3 29 227 89 E3h 0 29 249 98 F9h 3 52 226 89 E2h 0 35 248 97 F8h 3 76 225 88 Eth 0 41 247 97 F7h 4 00 224 88 EOh 0 47 246 96 F6h 4 25 223 87 DFh 0 55 245 96 F5h 4 52 222 87 DEh 0 63 244 96 F4h 4 78 221 87 DDh 0 73 243 95 F3h 5 06 220 86 DCh 0 83 242 95 F2h 5 34 219 86 DBh 0 94 241 95 Fih 5 64 218 85 DAh 1 05 240 94 FOh 5 94 217 85 D9h 1 18 239 94 EFh 6 25 216 85 D8h 1 31 238 93 EEh 6 56 215 84 D7h 1 45 237 93 EDh 6 89 214 84 D6h 1 60 236 93 ECh 7 22 213 84 D5h 1 75 235 92 EBh 7 56 212 83 D4h 1 92 234 92 EAh 7 91 211 83 D3h 2 09 233 91 E9h 8 27 210 82 D2h A 18 DMX Protocols Technobeam User Manual Table A 4 MSpeed Movement Times Time Value Value Value Time Value Value Value sec
79. e fixture does not respond to control commands lamp shuts off fan turns off Possible causes and solutions 1 Cause Faulty XLR cable Solutions Do one or both of the following a Replace XLR cables going to the fixture s Data In and Data Out connectors with known good cables b Verify cable integrity using cable test equipment c See the section titled Troubleshooting DMX Data on page 2 22 Cause One or more fuses have failed Solution Follow the instructions in the section titled Replacing Fuses on page 6 3 to inspect the fuses and replace them if necessary Color wheel or litho wheel is not centered in the beam or is in the wrong position Cause Non High End Systems dichroic or litho does not meet specifications A litho that is slightly under the recommended thickness for example can turn in the wheel as the wheel rotates causing the litho to become uncentered Solution Make sure all dichroics and lithos meet the specifications listed in the section titled Specifications on page 6 5 Technobeam User Manual Troubleshooting 2 19 Lithos or dichroic filters are cracking Possible causes and solutions 1 Cause Improper installation Solution a General Make sure you are using dichroics and lithos that meet the specifications shown in the section titled Specifications on page 6 5 b Lithos Lithos must be oriented with the coated side facing away from the lamp and the
80. e sure the DMX channel range boundary for this fixture does not overlap the channels used by any other device on the same link e If you are using a DMX start channel You can select any channel you wish however make sure the DMX channel range for this fixture does not overlap the channels used by any other device on the same link Press the lt Enter gt key to save your selection then keep pressing the lt Menu gt key until ADDR appears in the LED display You are finished Technobeam User Manual Step By Step Example 3 7 3 8 Step By Step Example Technobeam User Manual Chapter 4 Preset Programming Programming Overview einen neh nn nn ha ne en nn ea 4 2 What isa Scene tpingi ae 4 2 Stand alone Operation vs a Controller uuuneessssnennnennenennnnnennnnnnennenn 4 2 EC S a e aaa a A A E A AA OEE NEEE EERST 4 2 Preset Playback Options 4 nenene a i a aa aeaa EE 4 3 General Information 2 nr ae 4 3 Subject t Change isidir een en ae ent 4 3 Enter and Menu Keys rss 4 3 MSpeed vs Fast Changes nn 4 4 Selecting Constructs and Values esee 4 4 Creating a A A etat aan anna man En es PARET Eee 4 4 Orienting and Powering On the Fixture cooooccccccnnnnnncnnononnnnnncnnoninnnancnnnos 4 4 Turning on the LAMPE eddies 4 5 Opening the Shutter 2 euo pt denen cea oto rendent i 4 5 Positioning the Mirror Technobeam Only eese 4 6 Focusing orna Litho zn eee 4 6 Selecting Color W
81. ecause the ends of the screws might interfere with the dim flags Hint If you have difficulty aligning the laser or turning the screws loosen all three screws and start over Continue repeating the procedure until the laser is aligned If you cannot get your laser exactly at position shown in Figure 6 23 on page 6 20 but it is still at a position you think will give you enough accuracy for your needs you are finished When you re finished replace the access door shown in Figure 6 19 on page 6 17 Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Technobeam User Manual Appendix A DMX Protocols Channel Boundaries The DMX 512 protocol provides 512 channels that are divided among all the devices connected to the controller in a particular link The number of channels that a device uses depends on the requirements and design of the device In theory you could have one device that uses 512 channels two devices that each use 256 channels four devices that each use 128 channels up to 512 devices that use one channel each Each Technobeam Technopro or Technoray fixture uses a contiguous block of channels with each block having a unique starting channel The block of channels assigned to each fixture defines its channel boundary Channel boundaries can start at any channel even or odd The exact starting channel depends on the fixture s method of control For example Technopro is on a 12 channel boundary That means a Technopro fixture
82. eeennn 1 5 Environmental Specifications Vs 1 5 DMX Da ta Cabling un nn een 1 5 Controller usina ere ere gene nr a ee one een 1 6 Optional ACCESS Ord Ari da dd 1 6 Unpacking the Fixtures ia in 1 7 Save the Shipping Materials ccccceccecsseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseaeeeea 1 7 Inspecting the Contents ss 1 7 Installing the Power Cord Cap sise 1 8 Important Power Cord Cap Information U K Only 1 8 VIGTIG FIKKER HEDS INFORMATION DANMARK eee 1 9 Installing the Yoke cuevas an 1 9 Setting the Fixture Voltage ined ug e eH erred EE ere 1 11 Setting the Beam Angle ii 1 13 Technobeam User Manual 14 Specifications This section lists specifications for Technobeam Technopro and Technoray Model Numbers Models Technobeam Technopro Technoray Manufacturer Lightwave Research Distributor High End Systems Inc 2217 W Braker Lane Austin Texas 78758 USA Dimensions with yoke and handles Technopro and Technoray in 22Lx13Hx16W cm 56Lx33Hx41W Technobeam in 34Lx13Hx16W cm 86Lx33Hx41W Note The height of all fixtures without the yoke is 9 6 in 24 cm Weight including yoke Technoray Technopro 39 lbs 18 kg Technobeam 41 lbs 19 kg Electrical Specifications A 1 2 e Voltages 100 120 230 V 50 Hz 3 75 3 13 1 6A 100 120 208 V 60 Hz 3 75 3 13 1 8 A e Rated power 375 W e Power factor 120V 60 Hz 0 96 e Power factor 2
83. elect the same scene you selected in Step 12 JN caution Do not stare into the laser beam or view it directly with optical instruments Technobeam User Manual Technobeam Laser Aiming Device 6 25 nace LRON A 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 6 26 Press Enter then use the Up and Down arrow keys to navigate to the MACR option Press Enter then use the Up and Down arrow keys to select LRON laser on continuously Press Enter to accept your selection Look at the wall where the beam is projected onto to determine if the laser is on If the laser does not come on see the section titled Troubleshooting on page 5 6 otherwise continue with the next step Figure 6 27 shows the 3 mounting alignment screws located on the laser aiming device assembly See the instructions that follow the drawing 2 used to adjust the position of the laser Alignment screws 1 and 3 shown in Figure 6 27 move the laser horizontally and screw 2 moves the laser vertically Use the three alignment screws to adjust the position of the laser so that it is no more than 2 5 cm directly above the center point of the beam shown in Figure 6 23 on page 6 20 After you tighten loosen each screw release pressure from the screwdriver before looking at the laser position on the wall having pressure on the screw can change the laser s position Do not force the screws or fully tighten them b
84. ement de Classe I Cet quipement doit tre mis la terre Mise en garde pour une protection permanente contre des expositions excessives aux rayons ultra violets UV 1 Ne pas utiliser cet appareil si le bo tier de la lampe n est pas compl tement fix ou si les blindages lentilles ou crans ultraviolets sont endommag s Changer les blindages ou les crans ultraviolets s ils sont visiblement endommag s au point que leur efficacit aient t alt r e par exemple par des fissures ou de profondes gratignures Ne jamais regarder directement la lampe quand celle ci est allum e Mise en garde pour une protection permanente contre les blessures corporelles 1 Lors de l assemblage utiliser un c ble de s curit secondaire 2 AVERTISSEMENT les lampes chaudes comportent un risque d explosion Apr s l avoir teinte attendre 5 minutes avant de la d gager Lors du remplacement de la lampe une protection des yeux et des mains est requise 3 Les surfaces de l appareil peuvent atteindre des temp ratures de 140 C Laisser refroidir pendant 5 minutes avant la manipulation 4 Changer la lampe si elle est endommag e ou thermiquement d form e Technobeam User Manual Important Safety Information D 7 Anhang D Wichtige Hinweise F r Ihre Sicherheit WARNUNG ZUM SCHUTZ VOR BRANDGEFAHR 1 4 US Dieses Ger t ist nur f r den Gebrauch mit einer 700 Watt Philips Serie M Metall Halogen Lampe mit G22 Sockel
85. en be saved into the fixture s own presets and later recalled in stand alone operation without the controller The only constructs that cannot be captured in this way are crossfade XFAD and delay DLAY you must configure them manually on each fixture e Synchronized preset playback Use one fixture to synchronize playback among all fixtures connected together using DMX 512 data grade cabling One fixture must be configured as fixture number 1 or at DMX start channel 1 No controllers can be attached to the link containing the synchronized fixtures See the section titled Synchronizing Preset Playback on page 4 10 for more information General Information This section lists general points you need to keep in mind while you are creating and playing back scenes on the fixture Subject to Change The information in the following sections is based on what was available at the time this addendum went to print however all information particularly constructs and construct values is subject to change Enter and Menu Keys Whenever you are creating a scene the lt Enter gt key accepts the current selection whether that selection is a construct such as SHUT for the shutter or a value for a construct such as OPEN Each construct value is automatically saved when you press lt Enter gt The lt Menu gt key moves you back to the previous option or menu without changing a value Technobeam User Manual Programming Overview
86. ent occurred and either interrupted data storage or caused the non volatile memory to be corrupted Try restoring the lost items manually If the problem persists contact High End Systems Customer Service in one of the ways shown in the section titled Getting Help on page Intro 4 Erse Fish Occurs during a crossload when the time required to erase a fixture s memory is excessive Remove the fixture from the link and contact High End Systems Customer Service You might need to restart the crossload as well ID Lost The system firmware was unable to read the fixture s ID number fixture number or DMX start channel from its non volatile storage area Try unplugging the fixture waiting a short time then plugging it back in If this error message reoccurs contact High End Systems Customer Service in one of the ways shown in the section titled Getting Help on page Intro 4 Lamp The word LAMP can appear on the display in two situations one is an error the other is normal e Normal LAMP will be displayed when the fixture attempts to strike the lamp during fixture reset and homing This is normal e Not normal If the lamp is running and for some reason probably an electrical event the fixture s operating code loses track of the lamp status the lamp will turn off and the word LAMP will appear in the LED display Allow the fixture 5 to 10 minutes to cool before trying to turn the lamp on again Link Bus
87. er Manual Setting the Beam Angle 1 13 Latches 2 on each side Lens tube Figure 1 6 The lens tube contains the zoom lenses 3 The lens tube cover has two latches on each side that secure it in place see Figure 1 7 Squeeze the latches together to remove the lens tube cover Squeeze latches Focus drive screw 2 oneach side of located under lens tube lens tube turn drive screw to move lens tube for easier access Figure 1 7 Squeeze the two latches on each side of the lens tube to open the cover Hint If the latches are difficult to access reach under the lens tube and manually turn the focus drive screw to move the lens tube toward the rotating effects wheel 1 14 Setting the Beam Angle Technobeam User Manual 4 The factory installed 11 to 17 degree lens set is shown Figure 1 8 Rear lenses for 11 to 17 degree lens set only Always leave these lenses in slot 1 Lens tube cover Arrow points to front of fixture Front lens Move this lens to change the beam angle Figure 1 8 Components of the factory installed 11 to 17 degree lens set 5 This step applies to the optional 8 to 12 degree narrow angle lens set only a Remove all lenses shown in Figure 1 8 and put them ina safe place where they will not get scratched b Use Table 1 3 on page 1 16 to install the two lenses in the 8 to 12 degree narro
88. erket amp eller Dichroic Litho and Effects Specifications You can install any High End Systems manufactured solid dichroic filters effects LithoPatterns lithos ArtGlass or Fusion Fire as long as they were manufactured for use with Technobeam Technopro or Technoray and not another fixture otherwise the dichroics lithos or effects might not fit in the wheels properly You can also install gobos or lithos from other manufacturers as long as they adhere to the following specifications Dichroics e Diameter 1 2 0 010 30 mm 0 25 mm e Thickness 0 069 0 010 1 8 mm 0 25 mm Lithos e Diameter image area 0 996 0 860 0 005 25 mm 22 mm 0 13 mm e Maximum thickness rotating litho only 0 105 0 005 2 7 mm 0 13 mm e Thickness static litho only 0 069 0 010 1 8 mm 0 25 mm Rotating effects wheel e Diameter image area 1 43 1 04 0 010 36 mm 26 mm 0 25 mm e Maximum thickness 0 175 4 4 mm 1 4 Specifications Technobeam User Manual Safety Standards Technobeam Technopro and Technoray conform to e EN 60598 1 1993 e EN 60598 2 17 1989 A1 A3 1993 e ANSI UL 1572 e CAN CSA C22 2 No 9 Electromagnetic Standards e EN 55022 Class A ITE e JEC 801 2 1991 Level 2 4 8 kV e IEC 801 3 Draft 5 Level 2 3 V m e IEC 801 4 1988 Level 2 1 kV 0 5 kV Eb ETL Listed El E C e Conformsto 67501 ANSI UL 1572 Certified to CAN CSA C22
89. es that the product Product Name Technobeam Product Number Technopro Technoray Product Options All conforms to the following EEC directives 73 23 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC 89 336 EEC as amended by 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC Equipment referred to in this declaration of conformity first manufactured in 1997 in compliance with the following standards Safety EN 60598 1 1993 EN 60598 2 17 1989 A1 A3 1993 EN 60825 1 1994 EMC EN 55022 Class A ITE IEC 801 2 1991 Level 2 4 8 kV IEC 801 3 Draft 5 Level 2 3 V m IEC 801 4 1988 Level 2 1 kV 0 5 kV 77 1977777970 Amar lt U S A February 27 1998 Kenneth Stuart Hansen Compliance Engineer iv Technobeam User Manual Important Safety Information Instructions pertaining to continued protection against fire electric shock exposure to excessive ultraviolet UV radiation and injury to persons are found in Appendix D Please read all instructions prior to assembly mounting and operating this equipment IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS DE SECURITE Les instructions se rapportant a la protection permanente contre les incendies l electrocution l exposition a un rayonnement ultraviolet UV excessif et aux blessures corporelles se trouvent dans l Annexe D Veuillez lire toutes les instructions avant d assembler de monter ou d utiliser cet quipement WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Sicherheitsanleitungen zum Schutz gegen Feuer elektrischen Schlag be
90. essarily flickering No Fixture is receiving data green If the LED states indicate a problem see the section titled Troubleshooting on page 2 16 The Receive LED will not be ON unless the fixture is connected to a DMX 512 link with a working controller If you have already connected the fixture to a controller and are sending DMX 512 commands to the fixture and the Receive LED is OFF see the section titled Troubleshooting on page 2 16 Unless this fixture is crossloading the yellow Transmit LED should never be ON solid The Transmit LED will flicker yellow if you have enabled preset playback and the fixture is set for either fixture number 1 or DMX start channel 1 This is due to preset playback synchronization as described in Synchronizing Preset Playback on page 4 10 Try unplugging the fixture waiting a few minutes then plugging it back in If the Transmit LED continues to be ON contact High End Systems Customer Service in one of the ways shown in the section titled Getting Help on page Intro 4 More information about crossloading firmware is shown in the section titled Upgrading Firmware on page 2 14 Overview of Controller Operation In order to coordinate the playback of multiple Technobeam Technopro or Technoray fixtures from a central location you need to connect the fixtures to a DMX 512 compatible controller using XLR data grade cabling What is DMX 512 P
91. ew or replacement lamp out of its container Break the seal on the inner plastic container and remove the lamp 6 Hold onto the ceramic lamp base and gently press the two lamp base pins into the brass lamp socket as shown in Figure 6 17 Do not force the lamp into the socket doing so could break the lamp in Figure 6 17 Hold the lamp by its ceramic base and gently press the two base pins into the socket A Caution Avoid touching any part of your skin to the lamp s quartz envelope Oil and residue from your fingers can create a hot spot on the lamp causing premature lamp aging 7 Before you insert the lamp assembly back into the fixture clean the lamp with the alcohol wipe shipped with the lamp Otherwise fingerprints and other contaminates can shorten lamp life 8 Carefully guide the lamp assembly straight back into the fixture Make sure the lamp plate is oriented correctly as shown in Figure 6 18 otherwise the lamp power wires could wrap around the lamp resulting in damage to the fixture and the lamp Technobeam User Manual Replacing the Lamp 6 15 Correct Incorrect Figure 6 18 You can look at the lamp label text to make sure the lamp plate is oriented correctly incorrect orientation can result in damage to the fixture and the lamp 9 As you insert the lamp assembly be careful not to crimp or trap the lamp wires and make sure the
92. eys to select OFF and press Enter That stops preset playback but leaves the currently running scene active Select an unprogrammed scene to return the fixture to its default state with no scene active Synchronizing Preset Playback Once you have programmed one or more scenes on Technobeam Technopro and Technoray fixtures and connected them to a DMX 512 link you can synchronize preset playback from one fixture as described in this section Note Do not put a controller on the DMX 512 link if you want to use synchronized preset playback Setting Up the Fixtures 4 10 Make sure you do all of the following when you set up the link More information about setting up a DMX 512 link is shown in Chapter 2 of the user manual One fixture must be set as fixture number 1 or at DMX start channel 1 as described in Chapter 2 Make sure no other fixture on the link is configured as fixture number 1 or at DMX start channel 1 The fixture in Step 1 should be physically the first fixture in the link as shown in Figure 4 3 on page 4 11 The last fixture in the link must be terminated You can choose any fixture number or DMX start channel you want for any of the other fixtures on the link For example fixture number 2 does not have to be directly connected to fixture number 1 Synchronizing Preset Playback Technobeam User Manual 4 Make sure there are no controllers on the link Enable preset playback for all fixtures on the link
93. f the cores in the mains lead of this equipment may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows e The core which is colored green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or colored green or green and yellow e The core which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or colored black e The core which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored red N Class 1 equipment This equipment must be earthed 1 8 Installing the Power Cord Cap Technobeam User Manual VIGTIG FIKKER HEDS INFORMATION DANMARK Advarsel Beskyttelse mod elektrisk chock Vigtigt Lederne med gul groen isolation maa kun tilsluttes en klemme maerket D eller Installing the Yoke You will need one 1 4 allen wrench This section explains how to install the moving track yoke You can adjust the yoke however you want to distribute the weight of the fixture You can even slide the yoke all the way to the end of the fixture to hang it straight down 1 Identify the components shown in Figure 1 1 T handle 1 on each side Yoke slide bezel 1 on each side Allen screw 1 on each side loosen 2 allen screws to move yoke Mounting holes 2 on each side Figure 1 1 Identifying
94. face Do not try to hold up the fixture yourself while you are working on it The ideal method is to have two people install the fixture Attach a suitable clamp through one of the holes on top of the yoke If you are attaching one clamp use the middle hole on the yoke Use locking washers when attaching the clamp to the yoke vies Truss Clamp securely on Qoo Use a locking washer Insert bolt through hole in top of yoke LT 1 Figure 2 7 Use a locking washer when attaching a fixture to a truss Technobeam User Manual Mounting the Fixture 2 11 Side view of yoke Loop safety cable through any of these holes Figure 2 8 Always use a safety cable when mounting the fixture 4 Loosen the T handles on each side of the fixture see Figure 2 9 and orient the fixture to the desired location Tighten the T handles and adjust the position if you wish 6 When you have the fixture in the position you want firmly tighten the T handles shown in Figure 2 9 Figure 2 9 Location of the T handle you use to adjust the yoke position 2 12 Mounting the Fixture Technobeam User Manual Hanging the Fixture Straight Down You can mount Technobeam with the mirror head perpendicular to the ground for projection onto a stage This orientation also allows you to economize truss space by hanging fixtures side by side close to eac
95. fy programming Technobeam User Manual Introduction Intro 1 Optics and Effects Two piece clear anodized elliptical spherical reflector system patent pending delivers a remarkable gt 50 gain in light output compared with the elliptical reflectors used in other fixtures of this type Factory installed 11 to 17 lens set Optional 8 to 12 narrow angle lens set Technobeam only 180 pan 95 tilt Technoray Technobeam only e 12 saturated dichroic colors including a 3000K color correction filter plus open position e Rotating 8 position LithoPatterns wheel features 7 replaceable positions plus open e Optional static litho in each of the 7 replaceable rotating litho positions for layered moire and multi focus effects Technopro only e One color wheel with 12 saturated dichroic colors including a 3000K color correction filter plus open position e One color wheel with 7 mixing dichroic colors plus one open position e A total of 104 color combinations possible Effects wheel features five replaceable rotating effects including frost lenticular and hammered Optional open slot at one or more effects positions Improved flat field beam performance Note All beam angles are accurate to 1 Construction Lens tube wheel gears front and rear bezels manufactured from lightweight rugged engineering thermopolymer Tough powder coated aluminum side panels Molded handles for easy
96. g von High End Systemen entsprechen den Anforderungen der U S A und den internationalen Sicherheitsvorschriften Ab nderungen dieses Produktes k nnen dessen Sicherheit beeintr chtigen und u U gegen die diesbez glichen Sicherheitsnormen versto en Avvertenza Sulla Modifica Del Prodotto I prodotti di High End Systems sono stati progettati e fabbricati per soddisfare i requisiti delle normative di sicurezza statunitensi ed internazionali Qualsiasi modifica al prodotto potrebbe pregiudicare la sicurezza e rendere il prodotto non conforme agli standard di sicurezza pertinenti Advertencia De Modificacion Del Producto Los productos de High End Systems est n dise ados y fabricados para cumplir los requisitos de las reglamentaciones de seguridad de los Estados Unidos e internacionales Las modificaciones al producto podr an afectar la seguridad y dejar al producto fuera de conformidad con las normas de seguridad relevantes FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipme
97. glass uncoated side facing toward the lamp In the case of textured lithos face the textured side away from the lamp and the flat side toward the lamp c Color wheel dichroic filters Dichroic filters should be oriented with the coated side facing toward the lamp and the glass uncoated side facing away from the lamp Figure 6 6 on page 6 8 shows how to tell which side is which Cause Faulty hot mirror allowing overheating inside the fixture Solution Visually inspect the hot mirror for cracks or deep scratches as shown in the section titled Cleaning the Lenses and Mirrors on page 6 17 Cause Fan has failed Solution Cause the fixture to home either by unplugging the fixture and plugging it back in or by selecting HOME from the Test menu Put your hands over the air exhaust shown in Figure 2 13 on page 2 18 You should feel air movement If not the fan has failed Contact High End Systems Customer Service as shown in Getting Help on page Intro 4 Other components cracked or heat damaged Possible causes and solutions 1 Cause Faulty hot mirror allowing overheating inside the fixture Solution Visually inspect the hot mirror for cracks or deep scratches as shown in the section titled Cleaning the Lenses and Mirrors on page 6 17 Cause Fan has failed Solution Cause the fixture to home either by unplugging the fixture and plugging it back in or by selecting HOME from the Test menu Put your
98. h other You must observe all of the precautions listed on the previous pages regarding clamps and safety cables N Caution You should adjust the yoke position with the fixture flat on the ground otherwise the fixture be damaged if it slides backward 1 Usea 1 4 allen wrench to loosen the yoke allen screws see Figure 2 10 2 Usea 1 4 allen wrench to loosen the four handle allen screws two on each handle 3 Slide the yoke to the rear of the fixture 4 Loosen the T handles on each side and rotate the yoke toward the rear of the fixture O O S LIGHTWAVE O Yoke allen screw Handle allen screws T handle Figure 2 10 You can slide the yoke all the way back to allow the fixture to hang upside down 5 Tighten the allen screws and T handles on both sides of the fixture then secure the fixture to the truss using a C clamp with a locking washer and safety cable as shown in Figure 2 11 When the fixture is Technobeam User Manual Mounting the Fixture 2 13 mounted like you want it securely tighten the fixture s T handles Truss Cow Safety cable Figure 2 11 You can hang the fixture straight down as long as you follow all of the mounting precautions listed in this chapter Upgrading Firmware 2 14 There are two ways you can upgrade the firmware fixture specific operational code to Technobeam Technopro or Technoray fixtures attac
99. hange the lamp if it becomes damaged or thermally deformed Appendice D IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS DE SECURITE Mise en garde pour une protection permanente contre les incendies 1 Cet appareil est con u uniquement pour une lampe m tallique halog ne Philips s rie M de 700 watts base G22 Son utilisation avec tout autre type de lampe peut tre dangereuse et annuler la garantie Ne pas monter les lampes sur une surface inflammable Maintenir une distance minimum de 1 0 m tre de mati res inflammables Ne remplacer les fusibles qu avec des mod les et valeurs assign es recommand s Respecter une distance minimum de 1 0 m tre par rapport aux objets clair s Cet appareil de connection au circuit comporte une protection contre les surcharges de 20 A aun amp ND D 6 Important Safety Information Technobeam User Manual Mise en garde pour une protection permanente contre les chocs lectriques 5 Si cet quipement est livr sans prise de cable veuillez connecter la prise de cable correcte selon le code suivant e marron phase e bleu neutre e vert jaune terre D brancher le courant avant de changer les lampes ou d effectuer des r parations Cet quipement doit tre uniquement utilis dans des endroits secs Ne pas l exposer la pluie ou l humidit l int rieur de l quipement il n y a pas de pi ces rempla ables par l utilisateur Confiez l entretien un personnel qualifi Equip
100. hannel boundary the fixture uses You must reserve the entire boundary for each fixture overlapping boundaries will prevent all affected devices from operating normally Controlling via DMX Start Channel 3 4 For example if you assign a Technopro fixture which uses 12 DMX channels to DMX start channel 1 you must reserve DMX channels 1 11 for that fixture alone Allowing any other device whether the device is a High End Systems luminaire or a different type of device to use any of the channels from 1 11 will prevent one or both of those devices from operating normally Step By Step Example Technobeam User Manual Controlling via Fixture Number Translate the fixture number to a channel boundary For example if you have a Technobeam using full protocol 18 channels set to fixture number 3 that fixture uses channels 37 54 If you have a Technoray using full protocol 14 channels on the same link you cannot assign fixture number 4 DMX channels 43 56 to the Technoray you must assign fixture number 5 or higher If you have a Technopro ora Technoray using reduced protocol you must assign it fixture number 6 or higher When Channel Overlap is Allowed The only time you can allow more than one device to share DMX boundaries is when you want those same type devices for example two Technopros to respond to control commands in exactly the same way In that case make sure you assign the two devices the exact same DMX sta
101. he gears and motors stop moving 4 4 Creating a Scene Technobeam User Manual Turning on the Lamp R 1 Press and hold the lt Menu gt key until ADDR appears in the LED display Addk Note If you are already in the menu system keep pressing but do not hold down the lt Menu gt key until ADDR is displayed If MENU is displayed press the lt Enter gt key to view the ADDR option Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the TEST menu UJ N Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate LAMP to the LAMP option Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to select ON O un a 4 ul Press lt Enter gt The lamp is now ON although it might not be visible because the dim flags also called shutter or light gate are closed Opening the Shutter If you are programming either a fixture or a scene that has not already been programmed skip to the next section RddR 1 Keep pressing the lt Menu gt key until ADDR appears in the LED display 2 Use the Up or Down arrow keys to navigate to the PRST menu T PRSI 3 Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt or lt Down gt arrow keys to select EDIT EJIT 4 Press lt Enter gt the LED display shows SCNI option indicating you are now creating scene number 1 The procedure that follows does not SCN cover every available construct because each fixt
102. he PAN construct Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to move the mirror to the desired location then press lt Enter gt Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the TILT construct and press lt Enter gt Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to move the mirror to the desired location then press lt Enter gt Focusing on a Litho 4 C3 mM Tox 3 nn 4 6 Only Technobeam and Technoray have litho patterns If you have Technopro start with Step 5 to focus on the edge of the beam Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the LTOC control construct Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to select IDX Press lt Enter gt to accept your selection then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the LTO construct Creating a Scene Technobeam User Manual 4 i 6 7 COLE RNG cou 2 Press lt Enter gt then press the lt Up gt or lt Down gt arrow keys to select any litho pattern except L 1 the open position Press lt Enter gt to accept your selection then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the FCUS construct Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to bring the litho into sharp focus Press lt Enter gt when you are finished focusing the fixture Selecting Color Wheel Constructs 2 Use the lt Up gt
103. hed to a DMX link e Uploading firmware from Status Cue You will need to obtain updated firmware from High End Systems or a dealer distributor Consult the Status Cue User Manual for more information about uploading e Crossloading firmware between fixtures You will need one Technobeam Technopro or Technoray fixture with updated firmware and you can then load the firmware across the DMX link to all other Technobeam Technopro and Technoray fixtures on the same link The procedure that follows assumes you already have some familiarity with the menu system if not see Chapter 3 and the menu map located inside the back cover of this manual Remove or bypass all controllers non High End Systems fixtures optoisolators or serial data distributors on the link These devices will prevent crossloading Upgrading Firmware Technobeam User Manual If there are any Dataflash AF1000 xenon strobe fixtures Emulator laser simulators or Intellabeam automated luminaires on the same link make sure they are all after all of the Technobeam Technoray or Technopro fixtures If not you must bypass all AF1000s Emulators or Intellabeams until the upload is complete Start with the Technobeam Technopro or Technoray fixture that has the newest firmware Skip to Step 4 if you already know the firmware version on all your fixtures a Navigate to the INFO menu VER Rade 5 kid 7 8 9 b Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt o
104. heel color mixing wheel B 7 Figure B 8 Factory configuration of the Technopro rotating effects wheel uuansersenensennonennonsnnennonnanonnnnnonnnnnnunnannunnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnen B 8 Technobeam User Manual xiii Table 1 1 Table 1 2 Table 1 3 Table 2 1 Table 6 1 Table 6 2 Table A 1 Table A 2 Table A 3 Table A 4 Table A 5 Table A 6 Table C 1 Table C 2 xiv Table of Tables Optional Accessories sseeeeseesee seen enne nne nennen nennen nean sr nnn 1 6 Beam Angles for Factory Installed 11 to 17 Degree Lens Set 1 16 Beam Angles for Optional 8 to 12 Degree Narrow Angle Lens Seb 2 eh atetecci ep QUE E ae 1 16 Status EEDS nissen een ons 2 3 Replacement FUSES uuessensoneonenenonnnennonannennennnnnnnnnnnnennennnnnnnnnnenenne 6 3 Fuse Failure Symptoms dioiii a aaea a a a ka ia a 6 3 Technobeam DMX Assignments esses A 4 Technoray DMX Assignments sese A 9 Technopro DMX Assignments eese A 14 MSpeed Movement Times cocccconcnccnnnnnnnnncnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnonancnnnancnonanens A 18 Macro DMX Channel Assignments ussssssessnnennnnnnnnannen nn A 22 Fixture Number to DMX Start Channel Conversion A 23 Technopro Color Spectrum ss C 1 Rosco Lee Gel Approximations ss C 3 Technobeam User Manual introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Technobeam Technopro or Technoray automated luminaire Si
105. heel Constructs uusssssssnsnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 4 7 Selecting a Color Wheel Pause Time esses 4 7 Second Color Wheel ueber 4 7 Selecting Effects Constructs nerra i 4 7 Refocusing the Fixture un mens 4 8 Settingia Delay Tite tenor gehe era 4 8 Creating 5cene 2 using iin en an eo wa re erar urs 4 8 Playing Back Both Scenes corrini eunte aeri aies i 4 9 Synchronizing Preset Playback Ut 4 10 Setting Up the Fixtures incl ana 4 10 Adding Fixtures ccccccescecseseecccsessecesneecsaeseeeeuseceuseueetsesecsenaeeeetueetens 4 12 Capt ring Presets qu Ec 4 12 Technobeam User Manual 44 Programming Overview This chapter explains how to create and play back scenes in the fixture s onboard 8 scene memory and has a step by step example More information about preset programming can be found on the Technobeam Quick Reference Card p n 60600109 v1 0 or later What is a Scene A scene which can also be called a page or look is a combination of the constructs you configure A construct is a unique fixture feature for example focus color or rotating effects Each scene consists of all of the constructs you select you can make each scene as simple or complex as you want When you play back more than one scene in sequence it becomes a program also called a show A program or show that continuously repeats is called a Joop or a chase Technobeam Technopro and Technoray always pl
106. hooting Technobeam User Manual 2 Check all wiring connections shown in Figure 5 4 Figure 5 4 LAD wiring connections 3 Check to make sure the cable labeled LAD is connected to the main circuit board with the LED display 4 Replace the access door plug the fixture in and make sure you have enabled the laser as shown in the section titled Controlling the Laser on page 5 5 5 If the Emission Indicator LED and laser are both still OFF contact High End Systems Customer Service in one of the ways shown in Getting Help on page Intro 4 Emission Indicator LED ON Laser OFF 1 The laser aiming device assembly is not receiving power Check the connection at the laser aiming device circuit board shown in Figure 5 5 Technobeam User Manual Troubleshooting 5 7 LAD circuit board Figure 5 5 The laser aiming device circuit board 2 If the cable connections are good contact High End Systems Customer Service in one of the ways shown in Getting Help on page Intro 4 Laser ON Emission Indicator LED OFF The most likely reason is a faulty Emission Indicator LED Contact High End Systems Customer Service as shown in Getting Help on page Intro 4 Maintenance The only laser maintenance procedure is alignment which is covered in the section titled Technobeam Laser Aiming Device on page 6 20 5 8 Maintenance Technobeam User Manual Chapter 6 Servicing Your Fixture PFE CAU
107. in the section titled Weight including yoke on page 1 2 You can order galvanized safety cables from your High End Systems dealer distributor part number 12040001 Also see the section titled Optional Accessories on page 1 6 3 You must supply your own clamps to attach the fixture to the support Verify that the clamp s you use are capable of supporting the weight of the fixture as listed in the section titled Weight including yoke on page 1 2 You can order deluxe C clamps for a two inch truss from your High End Systems dealer distributor part number 55000004 Also see the section titled Optional Accessories on page 1 6 4 Make sure the fixture cannot be rotated all the way around 3609 Allowing the fixture to rotate 360 could loosen the clamp mounting bolts Note Because of the variety of conceivable lighting designs you should consider the procedure below as a suggested guideline only High End Systems Inc cannot make specific recommendations for your particular lighting design or venue 2 10 Mounting the Fixture Technobeam User Manual Suggested mounting procedure Use two people to mount each fixture one person to hold the fixture while it is being secured in place and one person to secure the fixture to its support and to attach clamps and safety cables Always stand on a firm stable surface The fixture should be ata height where you can comfortably work on it and should also be resting on a stable sur
108. ing anything to the factory be sure to call your HES dealer distributor for a Return Material Authorization RMA number The factory cannot accept any goods shipped without an RMA number Inspecting the Contents Carefully unpack the carton and inspect the contents for damage If any items in the list below are missing or damaged you must notify both the shipping agent and your sales agent immediately e One Technobeam Technopro or Technoray fixture e Separate yoke packaging one yoke two yoke slide bezels two allen screws two T handles Technobeam User Manual Unpacking the Fixture 1 7 Installing the Power Cord Cap IMPORTANT The cores in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code e green and yellow earth e blue neutral e brown live In some cases you must obtain and install a power cord cap before you can connect your fixture to a power outlet The type of power cord cap you must obtain depends on the location in which Technobeam Technopro or Technoray will be used different locations even within the same country might have different power cord cap requirements Note Because of the wide variety of power cord caps used worldwide High End Systems Inc cannot make specific recommendations for the particular power cord cap you should use Contact a local authority if you are unsure which type of power cord cap you need Important Power Cord Cap Information U K Only Since the colors o
109. ition 13 235 92 EBh A 10 DMX Protocols Technobeam User Manual Table A 2 Technoray DMX Assignments Ch F Ch R Construct Parameter Value dec Value Value hex 3 3 Litho wheel functions Indexed wheel snaps 0 15 0 5 00h OFh to center of aperture Fast litho changes at 7 beginning of wheel Forward spin 16 31 6 12 10h 1Fh movement Reverse spin 32 47 13 18 20h 2Fh Select the function with Scan 48 63 19 24 30h 3Fh this channel Then use chs 4 5 amp 6 F orchs 4 amp Blink same as index 64 79 25 30 40h 4Fh 5 R set other options except shutter closes between apertures Random and scan pause time set by chs 5 amp 6 F Random 80 95 31 37 50h 5Fh er Reserved 96 111 38 43 60h 6Fh Wheel spin 112 127 44 49 70h 7Fh Litho changes set by Indexed wheel snaps 128 143 50 56 80h 8Fh MSpeed use ch 12 F or to center of aperture 11 R to set MSpeed time Forward spin 144 159 57 62 90h 9Fh Select the parameter with Reverse spin 160 175 63 68 AOh AFh this channel Then use Scan 176 191 69 74 BOh BFh chs 4 5 amp 6 F or chs 4 8 5 R set other options Blink Same as index 192 207 75 81 COh CFh except shutter closes Random and scan pause between apertures time set by ch 5 Random 208 223 82 87 DOh DFh Reserved 224 239 88 93 EOh E
110. l not at an angle If the fixture is at an angle to the wall it might be impossible to align the laser properly Technobeam User Manual Technobeam Laser Aiming Device 6 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 6 24 Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the TILT option Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to adjust the mirror position until the beam is round Press lt Enter gt to accept your selection for TILT If the beam needs further adjustment use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the PAN option Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to adjust the mirror position Press lt Enter gt to accept your selection for PAN Continue adjusting the mirror using PAN and TILT until the beam is as round as possible If you cannot see the beam at all the lamp might be off Select LAMP from the Test menu and make sure a value of ON is displayed see Step 5 through Step 8 If the lamp still does not come on wait a few minutes and try again Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the FCUS option Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to focus on the edge of the beam until it is sharp Continue moving the fixture and focusing on the edge of the beam until the beam is as round as possible and sharply in focus When yo
111. lamp is inserted into the reflector 10 Firmly tighten the two lamp assembly screws to secure the assembly to the fixture Resetting Lamp Hours After changing a lamp you should reset the number of lamp hours to zero by selecting L RS from the Info menu See the menu system help card inside the back cover of this manual or consult Chapter 3 if you need additional help using the menu system Cleaning the Internal Components Before continuing read the cautions and warnings in the section titled Precautions on page 6 2 You will need a soft lint free cotton cloth mild glass cleaning solution warm soapy water Opening the Fixture Unplug the fixture from the power outlet and allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes if it has been running recently Remove the access 6 16 Cleaning the Internal Components Technobeam User Manual door shown in Figure 6 19 gt T I lt Door retaining screw Access door Figure 6 19 Opening the fixture s access door Cleaning the Door Vents Once the door is removed use a soft lint free cotton cloth and warm soapy water if necessary to clean dust and dirt from the inside and outside of the vents shown in Figure 6 19 Cleaning the Lenses and Mirrors 1 If you need to move the lens tube so you can access the anti reflective glass reach under the lens tube and turn the fo
112. ls Technobeam Wheels ir B 1 Technoray Wheels inn a RR Rinne lan B 4 Technopro Wheels uuunnssesssssnennnnnenenennnennnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnennenennnnnnnennnnn B 6 Appendix C Technopro Color Selection Appendix D Important Safety Information Index X Technobeam User Manual Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 Figure 1 3 Figure 1 4 Figure 1 5 Figure 1 6 Figure 1 7 Figure 1 8 Figure 2 1 Figure 2 Figure 2 Figure 2 Figure 2 Figure 2 Figure 2 Figure 2 Figure 2 uw 4 WN o 7 Figure 2 8 9 1 Table of Figures Identifying yoke components rene 1 9 Installing the yoke on the fixture coocccccconnonncnnnccnnnnnncnnacinnnanccnn 1 10 Removing the door allows you to access the fixture s voltage selection switches as well as wheels and optics 1 12 The three voltage selection switches are located next to the LED display zie ete Mae Re dete 1 12 Setting the fixture s voltage and frequency 1 13 The lens tube contains the zoom lenses esee 1 14 Squeeze the two latches on each side of the lens tube to open the cover a ded Renee 1 14 Components of the factory installed 11 to 17 degree IER A A SR 1 15 The initial LED menu display shows the fixture s firmware Veritas 2 2 Location of the three status LEDs on the fixture s access door 2 3 Properly constructed data cabling nenn 2 5 Constructing a data cable terminator
113. lue Value sec dec hex sec dec hex 54 09 139 55 8Bh 91 55 104 41 68h 55 02 138 54 8Ah 92 76 103 40 67h 55 96 137 54 89h 93 98 102 40 66h 56 91 136 53 88h 95 21 101 40 65h 57 87 135 53 87h 96 45 100 39 64h 58 84 134 53 86h 97 70 99 39 63h 59 81 133 52 85h 98 95 98 38 62h 60 79 132 52 84h 100 22 97 38 61h 61 78 131 51 83h 101 49 96 38 60h 62 78 130 51 82h 102 77 95 37 5Fh 63 79 129 51 81h 104 05 94 37 5Eh 64 80 128 50 80h 105 35 93 36 5Dh 65 82 127 50 7Fh 106 65 92 36 5Ch 66 85 126 49 7Eh 107 96 91 36 5Bh 67 89 125 49 7Dh 109 28 90 35 5Ah 68 94 124 49 7Ch 110 61 89 35 59h 69 99 123 48 7Bh 111 94 88 35 58h 71 05 122 48 7Ah 113 28 87 34 57h 72 13 121 47 79h 114 63 86 34 56h 73 20 120 47 78h 115 99 85 33 55h 74 29 119 47 77h 117 36 84 33 54h 75 38 118 46 76h 118 73 83 33 53h 76 49 117 46 75h 120 12 82 32 52h 77 60 116 45 74h 121 51 81 32 51h 78 71 115 45 73h 122 91 80 31 50h 79 84 114 45 72h 124 31 79 31 4Fh 80 98 113 44 71h 125 73 78 31 4Eh 82 12 112 44 70h 127 15 77 30 4Dh 83 27 111 44 6Fh 128 58 76 30 4Ch 84 43 110 43 6Eh 130 02 75 29 4Bh 85 59 109 43 6Dh 131 47 74 29 4Ah 86 77 108 42 6Ch 132 92 73 29 49h 87 95 107 42 6Bh 134 39 72 28 48h 89 14 106 42 6Ah 135 86 71 28 47h 90 34 105 41 69h 137 34 70 27 46h A 20 DMX Protocols Technobeam User Manual Table A 4 MSpeed Movement Times
114. m direct heat and protected from moisture Do not mount ona flammable surface 4 Maintain minimum distance of 1 0 meter 3 28 feet from combustible materials 5 Observe minimum distance to lighted objects of 1 0 meter 3 28 feet That means the fixture must be positioned at least 1 meter away from the object it is illuminating 6 Use secondary safety cable when mounting this fixture Technobeam User Manual Mounting the Fixture 2 9 Standing the Fixture on its End Handles The fixture s end handles are designed to support its weight however make sure you observe the following guidelines 1 The fixture must be located away from moving objects that could strike it and cause it to become unbalanced 2 The fixture must be mounted on a sturdy stable surface 3 If the surface is above floor height make sure you use safety cables as described in the next section Mounting the Fixture on a Truss or Other Support System If you are mounting the fixture on a truss or another type of support do all of the following 1 Verify the truss or support will handle the weight of all the devices you are mounting Technobeam Technopro or Technoray fixture weights are listed in the section titled Weight including yoke on page 1 2 2 The use of user supplied safety cable is strongly recommended You must supply your own safety cable and you must verify the cable is capable of supporting the weight of the fixture as listed
115. n 2 22 View DMX Data for a Fixture ueeesssensenenennnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnenn nennen 2 22 View DMX Data for Another Device uueensnensenssnnenenennnnnennn 2 23 Menu Error Messages leo mes een imp ne edo de datu 2 24 Addr LOST aid 2 24 BOOt DIFF en ae nn 2 24 EMEM Ack unse Bene 2 24 EMEM message c ccccccccssceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeseeseeseuseessuseeenaneeesaaaes 2 24 Erse FISH ne AA de aaa a aia se 2 25 NA EK o Te oA A TE 2 25 L mp 45e er eu ie 2 25 TINK BUSY EIE 2 25 LINK EMI Pty inzoco necesse tole ete eei HN 2 26 Over Temp ieh ee aa aaaea 2 26 PRST LOST iure 2 27 PGRM Tine Harrer 2 27 Sh t DOWn as ia a 2 27 Technobeam User Manual 2 1 Powering On the Fixture Do all of the following before powering on the fixture 1 Select the correct voltage and frequency settings for the power outlet you will be using See the section titled Setting the Fixture Voltage on page 1 11 2 Install the appropriate power cord cap as described in the section titled Installing the Power Cord Cap on page 1 8 3 Replace the access door shown in Figure 2 2 on page 2 3 Homing the Fixture Connect the fixture to an appropriately rated power outlet there is no power switch You will hear the sounds of the motors and gears as they home This is normal LED Display When the fixture has finished homing the LED display should show the fixture s firmware version similar to Figure 2 1 A Y MEN
116. nce 1989 High End Systems has enjoyed a reputation within the professional lighting industry as the premier manufacturer of intelligent lighting This tradition of excellence is carried forward with Technobeam Technopro and Technoray For the first time ever stunning light output and extended lamp life are combined with superior photolithographic image projection quality in a compact package destined to revolutionize intelligent lighting in retail themed environment entertainment architectural and other applications The fixtures all have a factory installed standard lens set with 11 to 17 beam angle and an optional 8 to 12 narrow angle lens set The luminaires remote focus provides razor sharp beam or image projection at various trim heights and throw distances As with all Lightwave Research intelligent luminaires Technobeam Technopro and Technoray include remotely controllable and programmable full optical dimming fade to black and variable speed strobe effects Technobeam has a mirror head with 180 pan and 95 tilt Technopro and Technoray have static projection bezels Features Programming e On board eight scene memory for controller free stand alone operation e High resolution DMX 512 control with optional reduced channel protocols for Technobeam and Technoray e DMX 512 protocol and onboard programming each feature 28 fixture specific macros unique combinations of constructs to simpli
117. nd the outside of the wheels are the position numbers used by a controller to select that effect For example choosing position 6 on the Technobeam rotating litho wheel shown in Figure B 1 below with a controller selects the Rip Wheel litho Technobeam Wheels Technobeam rotating litho wheel 1 open 3 Figure B 1 Factory configuration of the Technobeam rotating litho wheel Position Litho Name Position Litho Name 2 3 D blocks 6 Rip wheel 3 Round triangle 7 Technowedges 4 Silcsquare 8 Gatlin 5 TB lumoil 2 lithos one rotating one stationary Technobeam User Manual Factory Installed Wheels B 1 Technobeam and Technoray color wheel Figure B 2 Factory configuration of the Technobeam and Techonray color wheel B 2 Factory Installed Wheels Technobeam User Manual Technobeam rotating effects wheel Figure B 3 Factory configuration of the Technobeam rotating effects wheel Position Effect Name 2 Prism 3 Lenticular 4 Slow glass 5 Frost Technobeam User Manual Factory Installed Wheels B 3 Technoray Wheels Technoray rotating litho wheel Stationary behind rotating Rotating Figure B 4 Factory configuration of the Technoray rotating litho wheel Position Litho Name Position Litho Name 2 TR lumoilt 6 Small chip Fusion Fire 3 Structure 7 Moire swirlt 4 Round
118. necessary with a mild glass cleaner containing no ammonia and a soft lint free cotton cloth 5 Carefully install the replacement dichroic oriented so the coated side is facing toward the lamp and the uncoated glass side is facing toward the rotating litho wheel To determine which side is coated place the tip of a pen against each side of the dichroic Look at the dichroic and pen from a slight angle On the coated side the tip of the pen appears to touch its reflection On the uncoated side there appears to be a gap between the pen and Technobeam User Manual Replacing Wheel Components 6 7 its reflection see Figure Figure 6 6 uncoated Figure 6 6 You can easily tell which side of a dichroic is coated by placing a pen or other object near the surface on the coated side the reflection from the object will appear to touch the object 6 Install the new dichroic into its wheel by pushing it under the large retaining clip then pull it up so it fits under the wheel tabs Repeat the procedure for each dichroic you wish to replace 7 Replace the access door shown in Figure 6 1 on page 6 4 unless there are other dichroics lithos or effects you want to replace Replacing Lithos in the Rotating Litho Wheel This section explains how to replace either of the two lithos in each position on the Technobeam or Technoray rotating litho wheel the rotating litho facing the rotating effects wheel and the static litho direc
119. ng 3 Carefully replace the spring turning it as you compress it until the spring is fully seated in the litho holder Make sure the spring fits completely under all wheel tabs and that the tip of the spring does not protrude from under the tabs See Figure 6 12 Incorrect placement spring tip protrudes from under tab Correct placement completely under tab Figure 6 12 When you replace a rotating litho or rotating effect make sure the tip of the spring is fully seated under the wheel tabs it cannot protrude from under the tabs 4 You are finished Replace the access door shown in Figure 6 1 on page 6 4 unless there are other dichroics lithos or effects you want to replace 6 12 Replacing Wheel Components Technobeam User Manual Replacing a Custom Litho If you received a custom multi colored litho in an aluminum holder you must install it with the litho facing toward the lamp i e the flat side of the holder against the spring as shown in Figure 6 13 Improper installation can damage the litho Multi color litho holder Replacing the Lamp You will need 250 watt GX9 5 base M series metal halide lamp only Eye protection i Protective gloves WARNINGS 1 This equipment is designed for use with Philips M series GX9 5 base 250 watt lamp only Use of any other type lamp may be hazardous and may void the warranty 2 Change the lamp if it becomes damaged or thermally deformed
120. nk Make sure you put all of the Intellabeam fixtures Emulator fixtures and AF1000 fixtures after all of the Technobeam Technopro or Technoray fixtures 4 As long as you observe all of the rules above you can use whatever DMX channels and cabling scheme you want You do not for example have to assign the lowest DMX start channel to the fixture directly connected to the controller Use whatever channel and cabling scheme is simplest and results in the least amount of cabling Linking the Fixtures to the Controller Starting with the controller link fixtures using the procedure below Refer also to Figure 2 5 on page 2 8 and Figure 2 6 on page 2 8 1 Consult the documentation provided with the controller for the procedure to connect XLR cable to its Data Out connector 2 Connect the female end of the XLR cable from the controller to the first fixture s male Data In connector 3 Connect the male end of another XLR cable to the first fixture s female Data Out connector 4 Continue connecting the Data Out connector from one fixture to the Data In connector to the next fixture until you have linked all of the Technobeam Technopro or Technoray fixtures 5 Connect other devices to the Technobeam Technopro or Technoray fixtures as desired using the instructions in the documentation provided with those devices Place a male 120 ohm terminator on the female Data Out connector of the last device in the link The procedure for m
121. nnector 2 Disassemble the connector 3 Solder a 120 ohm resistor minimum of 1 4 watt between pins 2 and 3 4 Reassemble the connector 5 Install the terminator in the Data Out port of the last device in the link Figure 2 4 Constructing a data cable terminator Setting up the Link 2 6 You need to follow the guidelines below when setting up the DMX link Do not allow the DMX channel ranges boundaries used by two different devices on the link to overlap Overlapping boundaries can disable one or both devices More information about channel boundaries for Technobeam Technopro and Technoray is found in Chapter 3 Consult the documentation provided with the other devices for their DMX channel ranges You can assign two fixtures of the same type for example two Technopro fixtures the same DMX channel range if you want both fixtures to respond to control commands in exactly the same way Firmware uploads updates You must remove or bypass all controllers non High End Systems fixtures optoisolators and serial Overview of Controller Operation Technobeam User Manual data distributors on the link if you want to perform firmware uploads or crossloads as described in the section titled Upgrading Firmware on page 2 14 Dataflash AF1000 xenon strobes Intellabeam automated luminaires and Emulator laser simulators will stop firmware uploads to Technobeam Technopro or Technoray fixtures farther down the li
122. nnnnannnonononnnonaninons 5 5 DMX Control of the Laser ssssssesesesseee eene nene stern anrea nis 5 5 Troubleshooting zi S etse hear ee age RP eer vatur edd 5 6 Laser gradually loses power VV 5 6 Laser is o t Of position inicia nannten 5 6 Emission Indicator LED OFF Laser OFF cccccccceseeceeceeeeeeseesseeseeeeaes 5 6 Emission Indicator LED ON Laser OFF eene 5 7 Laser ON Emission Indicator LED OFF eee 5 8 Maintenance RP 5 8 Technobeam User Manual 5 1 Safety Precautions This section lists precautions you must follow anytime you are using the Laser Aiming Device LAD for Technobeam 1 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure 2 Using the Laser Aiming Device with any fixture other than Technobeam may result in damage to both the laser and the fixture as well as exposure to laser radiation 3 Do not point the laser at an audience 4 Precautions should be taken to ensure that the laser beam is not unintentionally directed at mirror like specular surfaces most importantly at flat mirror like surfaces 5 Only qualified and trained employees approved by a laser safety officer should be assigned to install adjust and operate the laser equipment 6 When not in use the laser fixture should be stored in a location where unauthorized personnel cannot gain access 7
123. nt in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense vi Technobeam User Manual Warranty Information Limited Warranty Unless otherwise stated your product is covered by a two 2 year parts and labor limited warranty The Laser Aiming Device for Technobeam is covered by a six 6 month parts and labor limited warranty Dichroic filters and LithoPatterns high resolution glass gobos are not guaranteed against breakage or scratches to coating It is the owner s responsibility to furnish receipts or invoices for verification of purchase date and dealer or distributor If purchase date cannot be provided date of manufacture will be used to determine warranty period Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair It is necessary to obtain a Return Material Authorization number RMA from your dealer or point of purchase BEFORE any units are returned for repair The manufacturer will make the final determination as to whether or not the unit is covered by warranty Lamps are covered by the lamp manufacturer s warranty Any Product unit or parts returned to High End Systems must be packaged in a suitable manner to ensure the protection of such Product unit or parts and such package shall be clearly and prominently marked to indicate that the package contains returned Product units or parts and with a Return Material Authorization
124. o the LED display 1 12 Setting the Fixture Voltage Technobeam User Manual 4 Choose a voltage frequency setting as shown in Figure 1 5 Front of fixture LED display 230V 50Hz 208V 60Hz 100V 50Hz 100V 60Hz 120V 50Hz 120V 60Hz SZ E3 Ll Oo z 85 amp dl di C SIR ag ag ag 1 m S Bs SE Be E 9 2 ag gg E 1 D S Be mE ms Figure 1 5 Setting the fixture s voltage and frequency 5 Replace the access door unless you want to install the optional narrow lens set or set the beam angle as shown in the next section Setting the Beam Angle This section explains how to set the fixture s beam angle It also shows how to install the optional 8 to 12 degree narrow angle lens set You can change the beam angle for example if you are having trouble focusing precisely on a very detailed image Selecting a larger beam angle results in a larger diameter image but can also result in some loss of image resolution and light intensity Note All beam angles are accurate to 1 1 Unplug the fixture and remove the access door shown in Figure 1 3 on page 1 12 if you have not done so already 2 Lay the fixture on its back and locate the lens tube as shown in Figure 1 6 Technobeam Us
125. obe 8 67 3 26 08h 43h Random strobe 68 127 27 49 44h 7Fh Longest ramp time Ramp open snap shut 128 187 50 73 80h BBh lowest value snap time is always short Snap open ramp shut 188 247 74 96 BCh F7h Open 248 255 97 100 F8h FFh 15 12 Dim Full dark to full bright 0 255 0 100 00h FFh 16 13 MSpeed Movement time see Table A 4 on page A 18 Technobeam User Manual DMX Protocols A 7 Table A 1 Technobeam DMX Assignments Ch F Ch R Construct Parameter Value dec Value Value hex 17 n a Laser Aiming Device LAD off 0 7 0 3 00 07h LAD 120 127 47 49 78h 7Fh LAD modulate slow to 128 247 50 96 80h F7h fast LAD on continuous 248 255 97 100 F8h FFh Macros Macro 1 28 see Table A 5 on page A 22 18 14 Control Safe 0 7 0 3 00h 07h Display off 24 26 9 10 18h 1Ah Display dim 32 34 13 20h 22h Display bright 40 42 16 28h 2Ah Home 64 66 25 26 40h 42h Lamp on 80 82 31 32 50h 52h Lamp off 96 98 38 60h 62h Shutdown 128 130 50 51 80h 82h 1 Slow modulation is 4 25 times sec and fast modulation is 255 times sec at 50 duty cycle 2 You must set the Shutter channel to zero before accessing the Control channel 3 When set to Safe the control channel has no effect if the shutter is closed Hold the Control channel at this value for at least one second Homing the fixtu
126. oloured green or green and yellow e the core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black e the core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red Class I equipment This equipment must be earthed Disconnect power before re lamping or servicing Equipment suitable for dry locations only Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture Refer servicing to qualified personnel no user serviceable parts inside Technobeam User Manual Important Safety Information D5 Warning For Continued Protection Against Exposure To Excessive Ultraviolet UV Radiation 1 Do not operate this equipment without complete lamp enclosure in place or if shields lenses or ultraviolet screens are damaged 2 Change shields lenses or ultraviolet screens if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired for example by cracks or deep scratches 3 Never look directly at the lamp while lamp is on Warning For Continued Protection Against Injury To Persons 1 Use secondary safety cable when mounting this fixture 2 Caution hot lamp may be an explosion hazard Do not open for 5 minutes after switching off Wear eye and hand protection when re lamping 3 Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 140 degrees C 284 degrees F Allow 5 minutes for cooling before handling 4 C
127. onserve the extra two DMX channels for other devices on the link Select this option only if you have the Technoray fixture and you want to use the full 14 channel support You must select full protocol if you want to use macros under DMX 512 control d TR R Technoray reduced protocol Select this option only if you have the Technoray fixture and you want reduced 12 channel support e TPRO Technopro protocol Select this option only if you have the Technopro fixture Press Enter to accept your selection Wait for the fixture to finish homing Press and hold the Menu key until ADDR appears in the LED display Press the Up or Down arrow keys until SET appears in the LED display Press Enter then use the Up or Down arrow keys to navigate to the CHNL option Press Enter and use the Up and Down arrow keys to select one of the following e ADDR You will select a fixture number to control the fixture using a DMX 512 compatible controller You should choose this option only if you are very familiar with the DMX 512 protocol You must convert the fixture number to a DMX start channel using the formula below Fixture number 1 number of channels 1 DMX start channel For example if you set a Technopro which uses 12 channels to fixture number 3 the DMX start channel would be 3 1 12 1 25 Appendix A has a conversion table between fixture number and Step By Step
128. or EIA RS 485 applications and is highly recommended or its equivalent for use with Technobeam Technopro or Technoray Constructing Cabling If you need to construct cabling you must use a shielded two conductor cable with a male 3 pin XLR connector on one end and a female 3 pin XLR connector on the other end Pin 1 is the common cable shield pin 2 is the data complement negative and pin 3 is the data true positive Grounding lug inside XLR shell XLR shell Grounding lug Common inside XLR shell cable shield Common positive cable shield positive Male XLR Connector Female XLR Connector Figure 2 3 Properly constructed data cabling Technobeam User Manual Overview of Controller Operation 25 AN You should test each cable with a voltage ohm meter VOM to verify correct polarity and to make sure that the negative and positive pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or to each other Also make sure that pin 1 is shielded Caution Do not connect anything to the ground lug on the XLR connectors Do not connect or allow contact between the common cable shield and the fixture s chassis ground Grounding the common could cause a ground loop and or erratic behavior Terminators The last device on each link must have a 120 ohm 1 4 watt minimum terminator attached to its Data Out connector You can construct terminators by following the instructions below 1 Obtain a male XLR co
129. ounter when using your fixture If you need additional help contact your dealer distributor or High End Systems Customer Service in one of the ways shown in the section titled Getting Help on page Intro 4 AN WARNING This information is intended to assist qualified service personnel because this fixture is to be serviced by qualified service personnel only Fixture does not work no LEDs fan lamp or other functionality 2 17 Lamp does not strike alien lien 2 17 Lamp shuts Off zes aan dan irren gel 2 18 Fixture is not responding to control commands Receive LED does not BUNK ni D S er 2 18 Dim flags close fixture does not respond to control commands lamp shuts off fan turns off 2 19 Color wheel or litho wheel is not centered in the beam or is in the WIONE POSILON nero Enns aa a Pa dan negro aa Fon Feo lega 2 19 Lithos or dichroic filters are cracking oooooocccccccnnnnnccncnnnnnanancncnnnnnnnnnnn caca 2 20 Other components cracked or heat damaged eese 2 20 Fixture will not accept firmware upload or crossload 2 21 Low light output fuzzy images VV 2 21 2 16 Troubleshooting Technobeam User Manual Fixture does not work no LEDs fan lamp or other functionality Possible causes and solutions 1 Cause No input power Solutions Do all of the following a Verify that the fixture is plugged into a working power supply b Verify the integri
130. r lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the VER option c Press lt Enter gt the fixture s firmware version will be displayed similar to Figure 2 12 A MENU e e D Figure 2 12 This fixture has firmware version 3 Once you are sure which fixture has the newest firmware the crossloading fixture keep pressing the lt Menu gt key on that fixture until the ADDR option is displayed Use the lt Up gt or lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the MODE menu Press lt Enter gt and use the lt Up gt or lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the XLD option Press lt Enter gt to start the crossload The Transmit LED on the crossloading fixture will remain ON or flicker during the crossload The Transmit and Receive LEDs on other Technobeam Technopro and Technoray fixtures on the link will flicker while the crossload is in progress When the crossload has finished successfully the following will happen e DONE will appear briefly in the LED display of the crossloading fixture followed by MENU which will alternate with the fixture s fixture number or DMX start channel e All of the other Technobeam Technopro and Technoray fixtures will home themselves Otherwise if an error message is displayed see the section titled Menu Error Messages on page 2 24 Technobeam User Manual Upgrading Firmware 2 15 Troubleshooting This section lists typical symptoms and solutions for problems you might enc
131. r 1997 This information is preliminary and subject to change A macro is predefined set of constructs you can use when programming a scene You do not have to use macros in your scene but using them can save you time The DMX channel numbers you use to access macros are listed below e Technobeam full protocol 17 e Technoray full protocol 13 e Technopro protocol 11 Table A 5 Macro DMX Channel Assignments dl varus es Yates off 0 7 0 3 00h 07h 21 88 91 35 58h 5Bh 120 255 47 100 78h FFh 1 8 11 4 08h OBh 22 92 95 36 37 5Ch 5Fh 2 12 15 5 OCh OFh 23 96 99 38 60h 63h 3 16 19 6 7 10h 13h 24 100 103 39 40 64h 67h 4 20 23 8 9 14h 17h 25 104 107 41 68h 6Bh 5 24 27 10 18h 1Bh 26 108 111 42 43 6Ch 6Fh 6 28 31 11 12 1Ch 1Fh 27 112 115 44 45 70h 73h 7 32 35 13 20h 23h 28 116 119 46 74h 77h 8 36 39 14 15 24h 27h 9 40 43 16 28h 2Bh 10 44 47 17 18 2Ch 2Fh 11 48 51 19 20 30h 33h 12 52 55 21 34h 37h 13 56 59 22 23 38h 3Bh 14 60 63 24 3Ch 3Fh 15 64 67 25 26 40h 43h 16 68 71 27 44h 47h 17 72 75 28 29 48h 4Bh 18 76 79 30 4Ch 4Fh 19 80 83 31 32 50h 53h 20 84 87 33 34 54h 57h A 22 DMX Protocols Technobeam User Manual Fixture Number to DMX Start Channel Table A 6 below shows the conversion between fixture number and DMX start channel
132. r selection channel The card inside the back cover of this manual has a list of all the constructs you can choose from After selecting a construct press lt Enter gt Vary the value for that construct on your controller One of the following things will happen a Value varies on the fixture s LED display but the fixture does not respond The most likely reason is a faulty fixture Remove the fixture from the link and try changing the same construct using preset programming as explained on the Technobeam Quick Reference Card If you notice the same problem contact High End Systems Customer Service b Value on the fixture s LED display remains constant Remove the fixture from the link and try manipulating the constructs using preset programming as explained on the Technobeam Quick Reference Card If the fixture still does not respond there isa problem with the fixture Contact High End Systems Customer Service If however the fixture functions normally the problem was likely with the DMX 512 link View DMX Data for Another Device This procedure allows you to use a Technobeam Technoray or Technopro fixture to view DMX 512 channel values for any device on the link up to the DMX end channel of the Technobeam Technoray or Technopro You should use this procedure either for testing fixtures that do not have built in DMX diagnostics or if the fixture you are experiencing problems with is inconvenient to monitor directly Na
133. re in this way does not change the state of the lamp if the lamp was off it stays off if the lamp was on it stays on 5 Hold the Control channel at this value for at least one second If the lamp is currently off turning the lamp on in this way causes the fixture to home If the lamp was already on the command has no effect 6 Hold the Control channel at this value for at least one second The lamp will also turn on whenever you power up the fixture on a link when there is a controller present and it is sending data commands A 8 DMX Protocols Technobeam User Manual Technoray Protocol Table A 2 gives the DMX channel assignments for the Technoray full 14 channel protocol and reduced 12 channel protocol The column Ch F lists channel assignments for the full protocol and the column Ch R lists channel assignments for the reduced protocol Table A 2 Technoray DMX Assignments Ch F Ch R Construct Parameter Value dec Value Value hex 1 1 Color wheel functions Indexed wheel snaps 0 15 0 5 00h OFh to center of aperture Fast color change at beginning of wheel Forward spin 16 31 6 12 10h 1Fh movement Reverse spin 32 47 13 18 20h 2Fh Select the parameter with Continuous 48 63 19 24 30h 3Fh this channel Then use ch 2 to set the position or spin Slow scan 64 79 25 30 40h
134. result in hazardous radiation exposure Using the Laser Aiming Device with any fixture other than Technobeam may result in damage to both the laser and the fixture as well as exposure to laser radiation Precautions should be taken to ensure that the laser beam is not unintentionally directed at mirror like specular surfaces most Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Y Technobeam User Manual importantly at flat mirror like surfaces 4 Only qualified and trained employees approved by a laser safety officer should be assigned to install adjust and operate the laser equipment 5 When not in use the laser fixture should be stored in a location where unauthorized personnel cannot gain access 6 Do not stare directly into the beam and do not view the beam with optical instruments 7 The laser path should be located well above or below eye level The section titled Safety Precautions on page 5 2 has a complete listing of safety precautions for using the Laser Aiming Device Live Components You will be accessing live components and adjusting the laser in the next section Take special care to avoid contacting high voltage live components located in the area of the main circuit board shown in Figure 6 24 u s
135. rly on all affected devices In particular if you are using fixture numbering review the DMX channel boundaries for all affected fixtures Table A 6 on page A 23 shows fixture number to DMX channel boundaries for Technobeam Technoray and Technopro Make sure the last device on the link is terminated Are the gears and motors moving at all If not check for a loose cable connection or a cable break somewhere on the link If possible verify cable integrity or replace questionable cable with known good cable Make sure the controller is generating output Consult the documentation provided with the controller for more information If after doing those things you are still having problems see one of the following sections View DMX Data for a Fixture 2 22 This procedure allows you to view DMX data for a Technobeam Technopro or Technoray fixture You should follow this procedure if you are having a particular problem with a fixture for example a color wheel that does not respond to commands from the controller Navigate to the INFO menu Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the DMX option Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the FIXT option Troubleshooting Technobeam User Manual Press lt Enter gt You can then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to select a construct to test for example COL chooses the colo
136. rm ige UV Strahlung und Verletzung von Personen finden Sie in Anhang D Vor der Montage dem Zusammenbau und der Inbetriebnahme dieses Ger ts alle Anleitungen sorgfaltig durchlesen INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI DI SICUREZZA Le istruzioni sulla protezione da incendi folgorazione esposizione eccessiva a raggi ultravioletti UV e infortuni sono contenute nell appendice D Si prega di leggere tutte le istruzioni prima di assemblare montare e azionare l apparecchiatura INFORMACION IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD En el Ap ndice D de este manual se encuentran instrucciones sobre protecci n continua contra incendios descarga el ctrica exposici n excesiva a radiaci n ultravioleta UV y lesiones personales Lea por favor todas las instrucciones antes del ensamblaje montaje y operaci n de este equipo Technobeam User Manual V Product Modification Warning High End Systems products are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of United States and International safety regulations Modifications to the product could affect safety and render the product non compliant to relevant safety standards Mise En Garde Contre La Modification Du Produit Les produits High End Systems sont concus et fabriqu s conform ment aux exigences des r glements internationaux de s curit Toute modification du produit peut entrainer sa non conformit aux normes de s curit en vigueur Produktmodifikationswarnung Design und Herstellun
137. ronized playback on a DMX 512 link one and only one fixture must be fixture number 1 or DMX start channel 1 The last fixture on the link must be terminated sise 4 11 Figure 5 1 The laser light exits the through the same aperture as the light beant er RI etter 5 4 Figure 5 2 The ideal position of the laser is no more than 2 5 cm directly above the center point of a perfectly round light beam 5 4 Figure 5 3 Removing the access door 5 6 Figure 5 4 LAD wiring connections ss 5 7 Figure 5 5 The laser aiming device circuit board 5 8 Figure 6 1 Removing the door allows you to access the fixture s voltage selection switches and fuses as well as wheels and OPCS E 6 4 Figure 6 2 Locations of the three fuses on the Technopro or Technoray circuit board 6 4 Figure 6 3 Location of the wheels in Technoray and Technobeam 6 6 Figure 6 4 Location of the wheels in Technopro 6 6 Figure 6 5 Push the dichroic toward the large retaining tab to free it from the wheel tabs 6 7 Figure 6 6 You can easily tell which side of a dichroic is coated by placing a pen or other object near the surface on the coated side the reflection from the object will appear to touch th objecti ice eater ERE 6 8 Figure 6 7 The rotating litho wheel and rotating effects wheel have built in plastic tabs that hold the spring in place
138. rotocol 2 4 DMX 512 is an industry standard protocol for controlling lighting fixtures and other devices such as lasers and hazers Developed by the United States Institute of Theatre Technology USITT DMX 512 is supported by leading entertainment industry equipment manufacturers DMX 512 D for digital MX for multiplex and 512 is the number of Overview of Controller Operation Technobeam User Manual channels per link is a reliable efficient and well understood control protocol Its strength lies in its ability to control virtually any mix of DMX compatible devices on the same link using a DMX compatible controller What Kind of Cabling Should You Use There are two main types of cabling you can use microphone cable and data grade cable Although pin compatible microphone cable is suitable for small scale designs data cable is recommended especially for longer cable runs Data cable is designed to carry a higher quality signal with less susceptibility to electromagnetic interference The cable you use should have the characteristics listed below e 2 conductor twisted pair plus a shield e maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF ft e maximum capacitance between conductor and shield 55 pF ft e maximum resistance of 20 0 1000 ft e nominal impedance 100 140 Q e 22 24 AWG with insulation having a dielectric rating of 300 volts or higher For example Belden 9841 data grade cabling meets specifications f
139. rotocols Technobeam User Manual Table A 1 Technobeam DMX Assignments Ch F Ch R Construct Parameter Value dec Value Value hex Position 4 40 47 16 18 28h 2Fh Position 5 48 55 19 22 30h 37h Position 6 56 63 22 24 38h 3Fh Position 7 64 71 25 27 40h 47h Position 8 12 79 28 30 48h 4Fh Position 9 80 87 31 34 50h 57h Position 10 88 95 35 37 58h 5Fh Position 11 96 103 38 40 60h 67h Position 12 104 111 41 43 68h 6Fh Position 13 112 127 44 49 70h 7Fh Half color 1 and 2 128 143 50 56 80h 8Fh Half color 2 and 3 144 151 57 59 90h 97h Half color 3 and 4 152 159 60 62 98h 9Fh Half color 4 and 5 160 167 63 65 AOh A7h Half color 5 and 6 168 175 66 68 A8h AFh Half color 6 and 7 176 183 69 71 BOh B7h Half color 7 and 8 184 191 72 74 B8h BFh Half color 8 and 9 192 199 75 78 COh C7h Half color 9 and 10 200 207 79 81 C8h CFh Half color 10 and 11 208 215 82 84 DOh D7h Half color 11 and 12 216 223 85 87 D8h DFh Half color 12 and 13 224 231 88 90 E0h E7h Half color 13 and 1 232 247 91 96 E8h F7h Color wheel continuous No spin 0 3 0 1 00h 03h forward reverse spin use with ch 5 F or 3 R Slowest spin to fastest 4 255 2 100 04h FFh spin Color wheel continuous Centered on position 1 0 0 00h vari
140. rt channel or fixture number Procedure Add 2 Mode Connect the fixture to an appropriately rated power outlet if you have not already done so There is no power switch Wait for the fixture to finish homing the gears and motors stop moving Press and hold the lt Menu gt key until ADDR appears in the LED display Note If you are already in the menu system keep pressing but do not hold down the lt Menu gt key until ADDR is displayed If MENU is displayed press the lt Enter gt key to view the ADDR option Use the lt Up gt or lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the MODE menu Technobeam User Manual Step By Step Example 35 3 6 Press lt Enter gt and use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to select one of the following depending on which fixture and what level of protocol support you want For details of DMX 512 control see Appendix A a TB F Technobeam full protocol Recommended unless you need to conserve the extra four DMX channels for other devices on the link Select this option only if you have the Technobeam fixture and you want to use the full 18 channel support You must select full protocol if you want to use the Laser Aiming Device or macros under DMX 512 control b TB R Technobeam reduced protocol Select this option only if you have the Technobeam fixture and you want reduced 14 channel support c TR F Technoray full protocol Recommended unless you need to c
141. s OFF when fixture is receiving power Receive LED might be ON Motors and gears will not move lamp is OFF F2 Logic power Fixture shuts down LEDs might be ON F3 Main fuse Fixture shuts down LEDs are all OFF Technobeam User Manual Replacing Fuses 6 3 1 Unplug the fixture from the power supply 2 Lay the fixture on its back and locate the door retaining screw as shown in Figure 6 1 ee Door retaining screw Access door E Figure 6 1 Removing the door allows you to access the fixture s voltage selection switches and fuses as well as wheels and optics 3 Note which fuse s needs to be replaced and make sure you replace it with a fuse of the same type and rating as shown in Table 6 2 on page 6 3 Figure 6 2 Locations of the three fuses on the Technopro or Technoray circuit board 4 Replace the access door and connect the fixture to a power supply You are finished 6 4 Replacing Fuses Technobeam User Manual Replacing Wheel Components AN This section explains how to remove and replace individual components in the wheels Follow the precautions listed in the section titled Precautions on page 6 2 Always heed the following precautions when handling and using dichroics lithos and effects e
142. sed in this text Lightwave Research High End Systems Status Cue Intellabeam Emulator Dataflash Fusion Fire and LithoPatterns are registered trademarks and Technoray Technopro Technobeam Laser Aiming Device and LAD are trademarks of High End Systems Inc Belden is a registered trademark of Belden Inc Philips is a registered trademark of Philips Lighting Company ETL and CETL are registered trademarks of Intertek Testing Services Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products High End Systems disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names owned by others Patents Technobeam Technoray or Technopro may use one or more of the following patents US 4 962 687 US 5 078 039 UK 2 043 769 US 5 331 822 US 5 402 326 US D 372550 UK 2292896 US D365165 US 5 430 629 US D360 404 US 5 455 748 0475082 US 5 506 762 M9604224 9 US 5 515 254 US D370080 UK 2 291 814 US 5 545 951 UK 2055842 UK 2 292 530 UK 2294909 UK 2292896 MR 8621996 and US 5 580 164 Additional patents pending Technobeam User Manual iii Declaration of Conformity according to ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN45104 Manufacturer s name Lightwave Research Manufacturer s address 2217 West Braker Lane Austin Texas 78758 U S A Distributor s name High End Systems Inc Distributor s address 2217 West Braker Lane Austin Texas 78758 U S A Declar
143. sia accesa AVVERTENZA PER NON FERIRE AD ALTRE PERSONE 1 Almontare questa apparechiatura usare un secondo cavo di sicurezza 2 Avvertenza la lampadina calda potrebbe esplodere Spegnerla per 5 minuti prima di aprirla Usare protezzioni per le mani e per gli occhi prima di cambiare la lampadina 3 Lesuperfici della apparecchiatura possono arrivare a temperature di 65 gradi centrigradi 149 gradi f Aspettare 5 minuti prima di maneggiare 4 Cambiare la lampadina se si danneggia o se si e deformata dovuto alle alte temperature Ap ndice D Informaci n Importante De Seguridad ADVERTENCIA PARA PROTECCI N CONTINUA CONTRA INCENDIOS 1 Este equipo est dise ado para utilizarse nicamente con la l mpara de haluro met lico Philips serie M de 700 vatios y base G22 El uso de cualquier otro tipo de l mpara puede resultar peligroso pudiendo anular la garant a 2 No monte el equipo sobre una superficie inflamable 3 Mantenga una distancia m nima de materiales combustibles de 1 0 metro Cambie los fusibles nicamente por otros que sean del tipo y la clasificaci n especificadas 5 Conserve una distancia m nima a objetos iluminados de 1 0 metro 6 Este equipo debe conectarse a un circuito que tenga una protecci n m xima contra las sobrecargas de 20 A D 10 Important Safety Information Technobeam User Manual ADVERTENCIA PARA LA PROTECCION CONTINUA CONTRA ELECTROCUCIONES 1 4 5 Si se recibi
144. soaked in warm soapy water You are finished Replace the access door shown in Figure 6 1 on page 6 4 Technobeam User Manual Cleaning the Internal Components 6 19 Technobeam Laser AD Aiming Device You might need to realign the laser periodically in order to maintain its optimal position no more than 2 5 cm directly above the center point of the light beam If you align the laser in this way the path of the laser is parallel to the path of the light and will stay 2 5 cm above the center point of the beam at any throw distance or mirror position You align the laser using the three mounting alignment screws shown in Figure 6 27 on page 6 26 However the decision of whether or not to align the laser is entirely up to you If the laser strays from its optimal position but it gives you enough accuracy for your needs you do not have to align it Figure 6 23 shows the ideal position of the laser from the center of a perfectly round light beam Ideal laser spot Figure 6 23 The ideal position of the laser is no more than 2 5 cm directly above the center of a perfectly round light beam Safety Precautions 6 20 In addition to observing all of the cautions in the section titled Precautions on page 6 2 you must observe the following cautions whenever using or servicing the Laser Aiming Device LAD CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
145. tly behind the rotating litho You can replace lithos if they are damaged or broken to change the order in their respective wheels to clean them or to add new ones See the section titled Optional Accessories on page 1 6 for ordering information Removing a Rotating Litho or Rotating Effect 1 Rotate the wheel until the desired litho is easy to access 2 Make note of the plastic tabs built into the wheel as shown in Figure 6 7 6 8 Replacing Wheel Components Technobeam User Manual Figure 6 7 The rotating litho wheel and rotating effects wheel have built in plastic tabs that hold the spring in place 3 Locate the tip of the metal spring which should be under one of the tabs Carefully grasp the tip of the spring with your finger and push it from under the tab 4 Rotate the spring as you remove it from the housing Continue pressing the spring under each tab until the spring is completely free of the wheel 5 Keep the wheel holder in place with one hand and grasp the spring with the other hand Grasp the spring and carefully pull it free of the housing 6 Reach in with your finger to remove the litho effect and aperture ring if any from behind the spring Litho Aperture ring 7 See one of the following a Rotating litho wheel Litho Installation Instructions on page 6 10 b Rotating effects wheel Replacing a Rotating Litho or Effect on page 6 12 Removing a Static Litho 1 Rotate
146. transportation lifting and mounting Intro 2 Introduction Technobeam User Manual Lamp Philips M series GX9 5 base 250 watt metal halide arc lamp providing 6500K stable operation and extended lamp life The lamp can be remotely switched off conserving approximately 70 of the power to the unit compared to the lamp being on Other features e Remote focus e Full dimming and fade to black e Variable speed strobe e Yoke assembly features sliding track for mounting flexibility e Available as standard in black or white e Power factor correction e Self adjusting fan speed to compensate for ambient temperature conditions Symbols er gt This section explains symbols used in this manual Appears adjacent to Caution messages A Caution is an advisory provided to protect the equipment failure to heed a Caution message could result in damage to the equipment and possibly injury to persons Appears adjacent to Electrical Shock hazards Failure to heed these messages could result in injury to persons Appears adjacent to Explosion warnings Failure to heed these messages could result in injury to persons Indicates that eye and hand protection is required Failure to do so could result in injury to persons Technobeam User Manual Introduction ntro 3 Document Conventions Convention Meaning lt key gt Menu keys are indicated between braces For example the lt Enter gt key on the fixture s key p
147. ty of the power cord and the wiring of the power cord cap as shown in the section titled Installing the Power Cord Cap on page 1 8 Cause One or more fuses have failed Solution Follow the directions in the section titled Replacing Fuses on page 6 3 to inspect the fuses and replace them if necessary Lamp does not strike Possible causes and solutions 1 Cause Improper voltage setting or power cord cap wiring Solutions Do both of the following a Make sure the fixture is set for the same voltage as the power supply See Setting the Fixture Voltage on page 1 11 b Make sure the power cord cap is wired correctly See Installing the Power Cord Cap on page 1 8 Cause One or more fuses have failed Solution Follow the instructions in the section titled Replacing Fuses on page 6 3 to inspect the fuses and replace them if necessary Cause Bad lamp Solution Replace with a new or known good lamp Technobeam User Manual Troubleshooting 2 17 Lamp shuts off Possible causes and solutions 1 Cause Over temperature An over temperature condition can be confirmed by the message OVER TEMP on the fixture s LED display Solution See the section titled Menu Error Messages on page 2 24 Cause Fan has failed Solution Cause the fixture to home either by unplugging the fixture and plugging it back in or by selecting HOME from the Test menu Put your hand over the exhaust
148. u have focused the beam press lt Enter gt Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Technobeam User Manual 35 Find the approximate center of the beam using either a tape measure ruler or a piece of string as shown in Figure 6 26 1 Extend the tape measure or string down at the widest part of the beam 2 Lightly mark on the wall along the string Line you made in Step 2 Ideal laser spot d Extend the string across the beam s Q widest point Laser should be no more than 2 5 cm above the string along the center line Figure 6 26 Locating the center point of the projected light beam The laser should be no more than 2 5 cm above the center HddR 36 Once you have marked the center point of the beam keep pressing the Menu key until the ADDR option is displayed TE GT 37 Use the Up and Down arrow keys to navigate to the TEST menu 38 Press Enter then use the Up and Down arrow keys to navigate LAM to the LAMP option 39 Press lt Enter gt then select a value of OFF 40 Press lt Enter gt The lamp now shuts off 41 Keep pressing the lt Menu gt key until the ADDR option is displayed 42 Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the PRST menu 43 Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the EDIT option 44 Press lt Enter gt then use lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the SCN2 option this selects scene number 2 s
149. ure in particular remove that fixture from the link and contact High End Systems Customer Service in one of the ways shown in the section titled Getting Help on page Intro 4 Over Temp The internal fixture temperature has exceeded the maximum allowable temperature The lamp and the motors will shut down 1 The primary external cause is high ambient air temperature The fixture s maximum ambient temperature rating is shown in the section titled Environmental Specifications on page 1 5 Unplug the fixture and wait 5 to 10 minutes for it to cool before plugging it back in 2 If allowing the fixture to cool does not solve the problem check to make sure the fan is working Cause the fixture to home either by selecting HOME from the Test menu or by unplugging the fixture and plugging it back in Place your hand over the air exhaust shown in Figure 2 13 on page 2 18 You should feel air movement If not the fan has failed Contact High End Systems Customer Service in one of the ways shown in the section titled Getting Help on page Intro 4 3 If the fan is working unplug the fixture and verify the voltage setting matches the power supply as shown in the section titled Setting the Fixture Voltage on page 1 11 If the voltage setting is correct contact High End Systems Customer Service in one of the ways shown in the section titled Getting Help on page Intro 4 2 26 Troubleshooting Technobeam User Manual PRS
150. ure is slightly different Press lt Enter gt to begin creating scene l 6 If you can see light exiting the fixture the shutter is already open skip to the next section 7 Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the SHUT SHUT construct 8 Press Enter then press the Up and Down arrow keys to select OPEN OPEN 9 Press lt Enter gt light should now be visible through the aperture If so see the next section 10 If no light is visible through the aperture either the shutter is still closed or the lamp is not on First look through the aperture at an angle not directly and make sure the two black dim flags are open as shown in Figure 4 1 The two dim flags act as both the dimming Technobeam User Manual Creating a Scene 45 mechanism and as the shutter Aperture dim flags are barely visible at edges when shutter is open Figure 4 1 Making sure the shutter is open 11 If the flags are closed repeat this procedure 12 If the shutter is open and no light is exiting the fixture the lamp is off The lamp is automatically turned off after a period of no activity In that case turn the fixture OFF wait a few minutes then repeat the procedure in the section titled Turning on the Lamp on page 4 5 Positioning the Mirror Technobeam Only Pan 2 4 bal mn 4 Ww Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to t
151. vigate to the INFO menu Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the DMX option Press lt Enter gt then use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to navigate to the DATA option Press lt Enter gt Use the lt Up gt and lt Down gt arrow keys to select a channel you wish to view Note You can view any channel from 1 to the DMX end channel for this fixture For example if you perform this procedure on a Technobeam set for full 18 channel protocol and addressed at DMX start channel 271 you will be able to view DMX channels 1 288 Vary values on the controller If the fixture does not respond the fixture is faulty Consult the documentation provided with that fixture for more information Technobeam User Manual Troubleshooting 2 23 Menu Error Messages This section lists the possible error messages that can appear on the fixture s LED display as well as suggested actions If the suggested action does not solve the problem or if you have additional questions contact High End Systems Customer Service in one of the ways shown in the section titled Getting Help on page Intro 4 Addr Lost The fixture s firmware was unable to retrieve the fixture number or DMX start channel from non volatile storage Try unplugging the fixture waiting a short time then plugging it back in If this error message reoccurs contact High End Systems Customer Service in one of the wa
152. w angle lens set The name and orientation of each lens is printed on the side of the lens The arrow printed on each lens must point toward the aperture i e away from the lamp 6 Lens positions in the lens tube are numbered from 1 to 10 both on the lens tube cover and on the bottom portion of the lens tube Use those numbers and either Table 1 2 on page 1 16 or Table 1 3 on page 1 16 to move the lenses to correspond with the desired beam angle The arrow printed on the lens must point toward the front of the fixture i e away from the lamp N Caution Handle the lenses by the edge only Fingerprints can result in lower image quality Use only a soft lint free cotton cloth to clean lenses Use a mild glass cleaning solution if necessary to clean built up dust or dirt Technobeam User Manual Setting the Beam Angle 1 15 Table 1 2 Beam Angles for Factory Installed 11 to 17 Apert Degree Lens Set Lamp arrow points perture arrow in war away from points toward Front Lens S Beam Angle EN Position Ni 11 5 10 13 5 8 One of the following will be printed on each lens 15 6 F w Front lens factory installed lens set 16 5 4 R Ww Rear lens factory installed lens set 17 50 3 F N Front lens optional narrow angle lens set For the 11 to 17 degree lens rf N Rear lens optional narrow angle lens set Seite tear lenses mustalways be placed in slot 1 see Figure 1
153. y Occurs when the crossloading fixture detects that some other source is driving data on the link For crossloads to work properly you must remove or bypass all of the following if they are on the same link e Serial data distributors e Optoisolators e Non High End Systems fixtures e Controllers e AF1000 Emulator or Intellabeam fixtures Placing all AF1000 Emulator or Intellabeam fixtures after all Technopro or Technoray fixtures is a good way to do this After removing the offending device s from the data link attempt the crossload again Technobeam User Manual Troubleshooting 2 25 Link Empty Occurs when the crossloading fixture fails to find any other Technobeam Technopro or Technoray fixtures If there are indeed other fixtures on the link a communication failure has occurred Possible causes include 1 Abad data cable between the crossloading fixture and the first fixture on the data link Verify cable integrity with cable test equipment or replace with known good cabling 2 See Link Busy above 3 One or more fixtures are powered off Connect all fixtures on the link to appropriately rated power outlets and try again 4 If neither of the above solve the problem the most likely cause is an electronics failure has occurred in the data section of one of the fixtures on the data link Try powering off one fixture at a time and attempting the crossload If you can isolate the crossload problem to one fixt
154. yoke components 2 Usea 1 4 allen wrench to attach one allen screw to each side of the fixture but do not fully tighten it as shown in Figure 1 2 Make sure you place a yoke slide bezel between the yoke and each side of the fixture Technobeam User Manual Installing the Yoke 1 9 Figure 1 2 Installing the yoke on the fixture 3 Manually screw one T handle into each side of the fixture Do not fully tighten the T handles 4 If you want to reposition the yoke use a 1 4 allen wrench to loosen the allen screws on the side handles shown in Figure 1 1 on page 1 9 5 After loosening the side handle allen screws slide the yoke to the desired position If you want to hang the fixture straight down see the section titled Hanging the Fixture Straight Down on page 2 13 now 6 Make sure the yoke is even i e the same distance from the rear of the fixture on both sides 7 Securely tighten the four side handle allen screws two on each side 8 Tilt the fixture to the desired angle then securely tighten the other allen screws and T handle You are finished 1 10 Installing the Yoke Technobeam User Manual Setting the Fixture Voltage Technobeam Technopro and Technoray are shipped from the factory set for 230V 50Hz and offer the following switch selectable voltage frequency settings 230 V 50 Hz 208 V 60 Hz 100 V 50 Hz 100 V 60 Hz 120 V 50 Hz 120 V 60 Hz The recommended fuse F3 for all voltages
155. ys shown in the section titled Getting Help on page Intro 4 Boot Diff Boot difference error This message may occur after a firmware upload or crossload if new boot firmware has been included in the upload Selecting BOOT from the Test menu will copy the new boot to the boot firmware storage area and correct the cause of this error message EMEM Ack This error may occur during data storage when an attempted write has taken too long Attempt the operation again If this message reoccurs contact High End Systems Customer Service in one of the ways shown in the section titled Getting Help on page Intro 4 EMEM message 2 24 Memory error This error indicates the fixture was unable to retrieve one of the following from non volatile storage CHNL the fixture s DMX start channel DPLY LED display status on off dim FHRS number of fixture operating hours LENS lens set selection NORM for factory installed or optional narrow angle set WIDE for optional wide angle lens set LHRS number of lamp operating hours L ST lamp strikes MODE preset playback status ON OFF SCN PERS the fixture s protocol e g Technobeam full protocol PINV pan invert status TINV tilt invert status S DN shutdown time SWAP pan tilt swap status TIMB time base seconds minutes hours for preset playback Troubleshooting Technobeam User Manual The most likely cause is that an electrical ev

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