XPOD series beam array router and heads - X
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1. 9 Getting Started EPEE E E 9 s GEIMPAGCKING 9 w INStallation Nene 10 e Hanging your 10 STOP CAUTION m 10 Operating 10 ie en WA ee 11 s MOG tee 11 DMX MOG 11 DMX Channel 11 e DMX Channel 2 2 13 Advanced Head Select Mode 13 Creating a DMX 14 Serial Master Slave 15 TrOUDICSNOOTING ecreis 16 Power Variations t noa ia 16 Technical 17 Safety Labels 18 2 of 18 WELCOME TO X LASER Thank you for purchasing an X Laser product All X Laser products undergo a twenty six point inspection during construction Before shipping each laser is subjected to a second twenty six point inspection to ensure that your lasers will leave us in perfect working order All of the fu2. DMX IN port on the next fixture and so forth down the line Your total length of DMX cable should not exceed 300 feet At the end of the DMX link place a DMX terminator into the DMX OUT port of the last fixture in the link amp Use the dip switches explained above to set the DMX address of each fixture in the chain Page 14 of 18 Serial Master Slave Configuration PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE SECTION BEFORE USING THE COMMUNICATION PORTS The X Pod Router has the unique ability to communicate with other routers using a Master Slave configurations The units communicate with each other through SERIAL IN and SERIAL OUT ports on the back of the unit By default each Router is a master unit but it will turn into a slave unit when it is connected to another Router To setup Routers in a master slave configuration simply connect a cat5 cable from the SE RIAL OUT port of the Router you want to use as a MASTER to the SE RIAL IN port of the Router you want to use as a SLAVE IMPORTANT WARNING Router Ports Are Electrified Though the SERIAL IN and SERIAL OUT ports connect with cat5 cable they are NOT ethernet ports and should not be connected to anything except each other since the X Pod s ports are all electrified and use pro prietary communication protocols Connecting these ports to anything else including home computers ethernet devices or even pod heads will result in damage to the X Pod Router and pos
3. culate the desired value you simply add up the numbers for each head you want to turn on while ignoring the numbers for each head you want off Page 13 of 18 Using the example from before If you want heads 1 2 6 and 8 on and heads 3 4 5 and 7 off you use the table above to look up numbers for heads 1 2 6 and 8 and add them together The resulting calculation would be 1 2 32 128 head 1 head 2 head 6 head 8 163 This is the Channel 2 DMX value you would use if you wanted heads 1 2 6 and 8 on and heads 3 4 5 and 7 off A full chart is available on the X Laser website under Support Please note that you MUST be using a DMX controller capable of abso lute value 0 255 DMX programming as opposed to some consoles which only use DMX in percentage 0 100 While X Pod will still work with a percentage based DMX controller some effects will likely not work properly Creating a DMX Circuit Your X Laser product be linked to other X Laser fixtures or other DMX compatible fixtures To create this link it is recommended that true DMX cable be used for best operation and that the DMX chain be termi nated at the end of the link Please follow these steps From your DMX controller connect a 3 pin DMX cable to the DMX IN port on the back of your X Laser product For any additional fixtures continue to daisy chain the DMX cable from the DMX OUT port on the first fixture to the
4. Odd Toggle 40 47 Individual Back and 168 175 Squiggle Right Forth 48 55 Individual Alternate 176 183 Squiggle Left Left Right 56 63 Double Right 184 191 Squiggle Back and Forth 64 71 Double Left 192 199 Individual Off Back and Forth 72 79 Double Back and 200 207 Left and Right Toggle Forth 80 87 Double Alternate Left 208 215 In and Out Toggle Right 88 95 Cascade Right 216 223 Full Random 96 103 Cascade Left 224 231 Individual Head Random 104 111 Cascade Back and 232 239 Individual Head Select Forth Mode 112 119 Cascade In 240 247 Advanced Head Select Mode 120 248 255 Auto Mode 127 Page 12 of 18 DMX Channel 2 This controls the speed of the pattern with the exceptions listed below A DMX value of 1 plays 1 48 frames per second and a DMX value of 255 plays 25 frames per second If DMX Channel 2 has a value of 0 then it is in sound active mode The pattern will jump to the next frame each time with the beat of the music The Individual Head Select allows the user to turn on one Pod head at a time using Channel 2 to select which head Set Channel 1 to a value between 232 and 239 The table below shows what Channel 2 values correspond to each head Accordingly Channel 2 will not control speed when Channel 1 is set to Individual Head Select Mode or vanced Head Select Mode because no pattern will be selected The Advanced Head Select Mode is an alternative meth
5. adequate and appropriate laser operation and safety training keep a copy of their variance with them at all performances and keep appropriate safety logs and check lists The variance holder must also file annual reports as required by the CDRH FDA and ensure that their variance is renewed prior to expira tion Copies of these forms introductory training materials and more may be found on the DVD enclosed with this product 21 We strongly recommend that each user of an X Laser Product read Safe Laser Display literature published as ANSI 2136 1 2136 10 These and a wealth of laser safety information is available from www rli com and the Laser Institute of America We also strongly recom mend that proper safety equipment such as wavelength specific laser safety glasses be used during any times which a technician or others could be exposed to laser radiation Page 7 of 18 22 Excellent laser training is available from a number of private institu tions such as RLI above and we recommend that all of our users under take it Basic safety training is provided with this product but is NOT meant to be comprehensive Please follow the enclosed instructions on the user DVD Failure to follow the above precautions and other precautions contained in this user manual particularly with regard to human exposure to laser radiation and electrical safety may result in serious injury loss of vision electric shock skin damage and
6. Version 11202011 X LASER BUILT TO PERFORM XxX POD Patent Pending User Information CLASS ills For Professional Indoor Use Only FDA Variance Required Prior To Use X Laser LLC PO BOX 353 Laurel MD 20725 Note X Laser strongly recommends keeping this manual with your new laser fixture at all times both as a laser safety reference and a field refer ence for DMX operation DMX charts are included for your convenience To use the full capabilities of X POD we strongly recommend using a DMX controller which can be programmed using absolute value 0 255 instead of one which only uses percentages Copyright 2011 X Laser LLC All Rights Reserved TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to X LASEL ou secccccsecceensssennnensnssenneensnsennnensussnneenseuseneeensnseneensess 3 Warranty S rviCe ssscccceeccssecccsseensenescnseensssensessnaesesennesnaesseerseassaes 3 Register Your Product 3 e Warranty and Service Policy 3 Limitation of Liability 4 Using Your Laser Safely 4 e X Laser Safety Labels 5 Safety 5 Blue Eight Hazard 8 General Guidelines for Proper 8 e Temperature and
7. afety issue which will diminish the life of the unit and or large output power swings All X Laser products are thermostatically monitored so we can determine if a diode failure was temperature related Such fail ures are NOT covered under our manufacturer s warranty Extreme cold and hot temperatures WILL cause a diode failure Keep this unit climate controlled at ALL times GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your new X Pod system should contain the following items One X Pod Router amp Up to 8 X Pod head units Up to 8 10 foot CAT 5 cables A grounded power cable amp This user manual amp A DVD containing letters forms and a wealth of other information about this product specifically and laser safety in general 9 of 18 Installation Using the safety requirements above and included on the user DVD as a preliminary but not exhaustive guide you may hang or otherwise mount your new X Laser product in any suitable orientation Use great care if you adjust the focus or orientation of you laser from show to show to make sure that your show programming will result in safe operation Hanging your lasers Using the aforementioned safety requirements and included on the user DVD as a preliminary but not exhaustive guide you may hang or other wise mount your new X Laser products in any suitable orientation En sure that you use rated safety cables and use your clamps in accordance with the manufacturer s
8. d as Class IIIB during all procedures of operation maintenance and service and may only be sold rented to or used by organizations which already hold a valid class IIIB or IV laser light show performance variance Refer to x laser com for the most up to date model specifications Wavelength 405 655nm Laser Power lt 1000 mW Laser Type DPSS and Direct Diode Working Modes DMX Sound Active Auto Master Slave Rated Power Consumption 50W 25W Common Control Input Pin XLR Voltage 110 220VAC 50HZ 60HZ Fuse 3A 250V Page 17 of 18 SAFETY LABELS New products labels as shown here will be effective for new products produced after August 1 2009 If you have purchased an older laser with several smaller labels rest assured that those will remain legally compli ant LASER Light Avoid Exposure To Beam Front Of Laser Housing Where Laser Originates x lt LASER LLC Unified Label Built to Perform 353 of projector Laurel MD 20725 www x laser com Warranty Void If Case Is Opened Read All Instructions Prior To Use For Indoor Use Only User Variance Required Prior To Sale Operation or Transfer Model Caution Mfg Date Class IIIB Laser Light When Open AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM S SN Page 18 of 18
9. death Please refer to the section on laser safety later in this manual for more detailed operation guidelines Always be mindful that Class IIIB and IV lasers shoot potentially hazard ous radiation at the speed of light Any service and or maintenance to the fixtures is to be performed by factory authorized technicians only except as specifically described in this manual This product should not be operated by persons who are not trained in proper laser safety procedures and or do not know how to use all components of a DMX system properly Blue Light Hazard For X Laser products which contain blue or blue violet lasers there is a special issue which must be taken into consideration called the Blue Effect Essentially certain wavelengths of light can cause damage to the eyes at levels well below what it would take to have thermal heat dam age Using this product as specified herein and as required by a variance will virtually eliminate this hazard except that you want to allow an addi tional 1 5 meters of clearance from any diffuse reflection to someone s eyes In other words if the laser hits a white wall such as during testing you should stand at least five feet back from the wall Proper laser safety glasses should ALWAYS be used during any time when the unit is being worked on or when beams could come close to an operator General Guidelines for Proper Usage Always treat your laser with great care as some componen
10. directions Use great care if you change the ori entation of your laser from show to show to make sure that your DMX programming is suitable for the new orientation and will result in safe operation STOP CAUTION Before powering on the laser be sure that you have a minimum of meters clearance from any safe area and that all operators are out of the laser path Be sure that the laser is properly and safely rigged Be sure that you have a reliable method of attenuating the laser beam or powering down the fixture in case of emergency and have used the enclosed checklist for additional safety Make SURE that the laser has adequate air clearance around all sides and that the ambient temperature is BELOW 90 degrees F xX POD OPERATING MODES Locate the dip switch bank on the rear of the Router which consists of a series of 10 white dip switches Pushing these switches up and down in different combinations will allow you to access different working modes and DMX addresses as described below Be sure pins are fully engaged to achieve the desired effect Up is ON down is OFF Page 10 of 18 Sound Active The X Pod Router responds to notes in music and runs through available laser patterns Sensitivity to sound may be adjusted using the knob on the rear of the unit The X Pod Router responds to two sound active modes Automatic Sound Active Mode Cycles through the pre programmed patterns and chases built i
11. ever be left unattended while operational and should always be unplugged from both DMX and power while being transported rigged de rigged cleaned as described below or when a qualified operator is not present We also recommend keeping your DMX controller separate from the laser at all times to prevent unwanted activation 14 Before using this product it is the responsibility of the user to be fa miliar with all Federal and State reporting and usage requirements Laws vary by state Keep all body parts and clothing away from the laser and particularly the aperture at ALL times 15 Do not stand in front of the laser while active All persons should wear protective eyewear while rigging maintaining or otherwise working with the laser Loose clothing or long hair could get caught in the moving mirrors or beams and should be avoided 16 Failure to follow the above precautions and other precautions con tained in this user manual particularly with regard to human exposure to laser radiation and electrical safety may result in serious injury loss of vision electric shock skin damage and death Please refer to the sec Page 6 of 18 tion on laser safety later in this manual for more detailed operation guidelines Always be mindful that Class IIIB and IV lasers shoot poten tially hazardous radiation at the speed of light 17 For all venues you must designate safe and restricted areas of the venue where persons are or are not al
12. fety Notices 1 Your X Laser product is a powerful laser device intended for aerial indoor lighting displays operated by professionals The major concern with professional laser systems is to avoid human contact with the laser beam and to create a safe area where patrons and staff can enjoy your light show Please observe the following guidelines when using your X Laser product 2 It is your responsibility to use your high power safely and conform to FDA regulations If you need a variance for a Class IIIB or IV you may either apply for one yourself or purchase an X Laser EZ Vari ance Kit from one of our dealers Penalties for not having an active vari ance or using an illegal laser are significant 3 Do not expose the human eye directly or indirectly to focused or scat tered laser radiation as loss of vision complete blindness and or other serious injuries may result 4 This fixture is NOT intended for audience scanning effects Operators must ensure that the primary laser beam and any reflected beams re main at least 3 0 meters in lateral and vertical separation from any per son or persons 5 This unit is intended for indoor use only and should be at all times be protected from fluids condensation and excessive humidity Do not ex pose this fixture to temperatures outside of its normal working range of 60 90 degrees F 6 There are NO user serviceable parts inside of the fixture Opening the outer hou
13. ior to use of any Class IIIB or IV laser system and the purchaser certifies that this product will only be operated by employees of the vari ance holder and in accordance with the terms of the variance X Laser specifically disclaims any liability arising from improper or unsafe usage of this product usage without an active variance or usage of this product in any manner other than intended By using this product the end user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless X Laser LLC its dealers and distributors employees and staff subsidiaries and partners in any action arising from use of this product Finally the end user also agrees that prior to any use of this product he she shall have in effect a liability in surance policy with a sufficient per incident limit to cover any claims aris ing from the use of this product Any purchaser who does not agree to these terms may return their X Laser product within 7 days of purchase for a full and unconditional refund USING YOUR LASER SAFELY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT READ AND FOLLOW ALL NOTICES AND SAFETY INFORMATION THROUGHOUT THIS GUIDE Page 4 of 18 LASER RADIATON AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM CLASS LASER JAN CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR f ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF f PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE X Lasere Safety Labels Please see the last page of this manual for label copies and placement Sa
14. lowed to be respectively The safe areas should not be subject to any laser radiation either directly or indi rectly By protocol there must be at least a 3 meter buffer between safe and restricted areas on all sides In other words all laser beams must terminate i e not be reflected away in the restricted areas to avoid hu man contact 18 As a laser light show operator you have a responsibility to reasonably foresee circumstances where conditions could present a safety risk to patrons or staff This means that making sure all laser units are properly aimed via the onboard DMX physically blocked to prevent radiation spill or reflection into safe areas and securely mounted are all musts Also to be sure that these conditions are met properly trained employees should be the only ones using these products 19 Because there are no user serviceable parts inside of X Laser products the outer case should never be opened by the user To ensure proper safe operation in demonstrations and performances please im mediately discontinue use of your X Laser product if you notice or sus pect that any part of the laser is not functioning properly In such a case call us or your dealer for an RMA number and we will repair the unit to bring it back into compliance 20 As a reminder Class IIIB and IV laser products may only be used by a person or employees of an organization which holds a Laser Light Show Variance All such persons must have
15. nctions of your new laser including the DMX protocols have been checked to ensure excellent and safe performance If you find any defects in one of our products or see a broken factory seal on the unit itself please contact X Laser immediately for warranty service Your new X Laser is capable of producing absolutely stunning aerial laser effects over audiences in nearly any performance application with the convenience and flexibility of full DMX control With the power of X fixtures also comes a responsibility for safety so we strongly en courage you to read and follow all of the notices throughout this manual If you have any questions about proper use of these laser systems laser safety troubleshooting or anything else visit us on our web site 24 7 at www x laser com so that we can best assist you We want you to have a wonderful experience with our products so that you can bring the thrill of professional laser light shows to your audi ences The common sense safety procedures outlined in this manual should be easy to successfully implement in your shows and provide you with years of safe and profitable laser displays Please contact us or your X Laser dealer if you have any questions about how to safely and effec tively use our products WARRANTY AND SERVICE Register Your Product You must first register your X Laser product to activate your warranty Failure to do so may result in loss of warranty or cause warrant
16. nto the X Pod Router To activate this mode switches 1 and 10 must be UP ON and all others must be DOWN OFF Random Sound Active Mode Randomly turns Pod heads and off at intervals in the music To activate this mode switches 1 2 and 10 must be UP ON and all others must be DOWN OFF Auto Mode The Router replays all available beam sequences in order and patterns will change at four frames per second which is very near an eight note of a 120 BPM song The X Pod Router has two automatic modes amp Standard Automatic Mode The Router cycles through the pre programmed patterns and chases built into the X Pod Router To acti vate this mode switch 10 must be UP ON and all others must be DOWN OFF Random Automatic Mode Randomly turns Pod heads on and off at intervals To activate this mode switches 2 and 10 must be UP ON and all others must be DOWN OFF DMX Mode The Router responds only to DMX control inputs from an external DMX controller Sound Active and Auto modes are also accessible via DMX Channel 1 Access DMX Mode by ensuring that pin 10 is DOWN OFF and use pins 1 9 to set the DMX address as show below DMX Channel 1 Range Range 0 7 All Off 128 135 Cascade In and Out Page 11 of 18 8 15 All On 136 143 Half Cascade Right 16 23 All Strobe 144 151 Half Cascade Left 24 31 Individual Right 152 159 Half Cascade Back and Forth 32 39 Individual Left 160 167 Even
17. od for control ling the X Pod Router It is generally recommended only for more ad vanced scenarios in which DMX sequences are preprogrammed using advanced controllers such as software sequencers Using this mode it is possible to turn on or off each head in any combination using only two DMX channels For instance if you wanted to turn on heads 1 2 6 and 8 while keeping heads 3 4 5 and 7 off you would use Advanced Head Select mode Though this method may seem somewhat confusing or difficult to implement it is an incredibly powerful tool in the right situa tions as you will see later Advanced Head Select Mode Operation To use the X Pod Router in Advanced Head Select mode first assign Channel 1 to a value between 240 and 247 Channel 2 is then used to select which heads turn on and which heads remain off While using Advanced Head Select Channel 1 should stay at a constant value Since this mode does not rely on preprogrammed sequences sequence speed control is not used Each Channel 2 value from 0 to 255 corre sponds to a unique on off pattern First determine which heads you want on and which should be off Then determining which DMX value to use is a fairly simple process that is actually very similar to calculating DIP switch positions for a given DMX address Each head has a number associated with it which is used to calculated the desired Channel 2 DMX value The numbers for each head is listed in a table below To cal
18. sibly damage to the other device Make sure your cables are connected to the appropriate ports before powering on your equipment This damage is obvious upon inspection and is absolutely not covered by warranty Once the Router detects a signal from a master unit it will automatically enter slave mode You can continue to control the master unit the same way you normally control it via DMX or auto mode and it will still dis play the same patterns but the slave unit will display the same exact pattern as the master unit You can also synchronize three or more units together by daisy chaining the SERIAL IN and SERIAL OUT ports of the different routers Simply connect the SERIAL OUT port to the SERIAL IN port of the next router Make sure that any SERIAL IN port is connected only to a SERIAL OUT and vice versa The first Router in the chain is the master unit and the rest of the routers will display the same pattern as the master While it is also possible to synchronize multiple units by set ting them all to the same DMX address and daisy chaining the DMX sig nal in certain cases such as sound active mode it is preferable to use the master slave configuration to ensure that all the units are displaying the exact same output To ensure proper operation it is recommended that serial connections be kept to a distance of 100 feet or less Page 15 of 18 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Lasers do not acti No power
19. sing will void the warranty and could result in radiation expo sure Any modifications to the fixture are prohibited may be dangerous and will immediately void the factory warranty 5 of 18 7 Always ensure that the power supply to your laser is properly grounded before use 8 DO NOT USE this fixture if you suspect that it contains a defect of any kind either from manufacturing damage general wear or has a broken manufacturer s seal Return the fixture to the factory for service and or maintenance immediately 9 Some lasers are capable of starting fires at great distances Do not use this product around or in a path to any combustible or otherwise flammable materials Use caution 10 Before using this product in any capacity ensure that the unit is properly secured to prevent accidental beam shifts and that a safety ca ble is used for any aerial rigging 11 Blue color lasers must be used with special care because the wave length is in the hazard zone for photo toxicity also known as the blue effect This wavelength can cause injury well below the thermal MPE levels Using this product as specified herein and as required by a vari ance will virtually eliminate this hazard 12 This product is not a toy and should be kept inaccessible to unauthor ized persons before during and after use Authorized persons should only be employees of an FDA variance holder Keep away from minors 13 This unit should n
20. to heads or Check all cables and vate and appear to router outlets not have power Check power switch on rear of router Lasers do not acti Dead diode or driver Return head to fac vate but appear to board tory for service have power Lasers are not func Pods are connected Ensure that you have tioning as intended to router incorrectly connected everything as shown in the en closed diagram Faulty cable Ensure that you are using standard straight through CAT 5 cable in good condition with a run of less than 300 DMX issue Ensure that you are using a mid line to high end DMX con troller and that you have set your control ler and the dip switches accordingly Other Return the unit to factory for service Power Variations X Laser products are hand built laser light show products produced from scratch and built to order Because lasers are made with such small power levels variances from fixture to fixture do and will exist This can Page 16 of 18 be influenced by a dozen factors from temperature and diode age to normal voltage fluctuations and initial cold start power We make all la sers within very small lt 10 tolerances but under some conditions dif ferences can be noticeable If you require precisely matched diodes please contact your dealer and request a power match before ordering as variances within tolerance are not considered a defect TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This laser product is designate
21. ts are very fragile This is not a standard DJ light that can bounce around in the back of a van for years and work just fine Care for it as you would an intelligent mirror scanner Always allow the laser 10 minutes of warm up Page 8 of 18 time to reach full power The unit will stay warm for some time even if off This fixture does not have a set duty cycle but we do not recommend using it for more than four hours continuously From time to time be sure to clean the aperture with a dry tissue that does not pill You may also use an alcohol prep wipe and compressed air to blow dust from the vents BE SURE the alcohol has dried fully before activating the laser This is the only user allowed maintenance Always keep all factory supplied labels on the unit and visible These are all required for legal compliance During any use of your X Laser product be sure to leave an open space around all sides of the laser to facilitate airflow through the unit Do not obstruct the holes in the casing as these permit air to enter and cycle though the unit Temperature and Lasers Lasers work best at room temperature with colder and warmer tempera tures resulting in inconsistent performance Always ensure that the laser housing has excellent airflow around the case and that the air is no colder than sixty degrees and no warmer than ninety degrees Failure to do so may result in weak output overly strong output this is also a s
22. y service to take longer than expected To register your product visit the X Laser site and click on the Support menu option and choose the Warranty Reg istration link Warranty and Service Policy X Laser warrants that this product will be free from defects of materials or workmanship for 12 months for the mechanical components of the Page 3 of 18 laser system and 6 months for the laser diode from the date of end user purchase This warranty will only apply to laser systems purchased from an authorized X Laser dealer This limited non transferable warranty does not cover product abuse exposure to the elements accidental damage shipping damage improper usage liquid or smoke damage including fog juice or units which have a broken factory seal have been modified rented transferred to a third party or are more than 12 months old If you require product service please first call us for an RMA number We will then give you instructions to properly return your product for service KEEP YOUR PRODUCT BOX FOR SAFE PACKAGING RE TURN All returns must be in the original product box double boxed for safety and insured Limitation of Liability By using this product the end user certifies that he she is familiar with and agrees to practice all industry standard laser safety procedures and such procedures contained herein The purchaser of this product ac knowledges that they have been advised that an FDA variance is re quired pr
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