City Painter 250
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1. n Eon 12 12 0000001100 13 13 0000001101 1 2 6 8 6 14 14 0000001110 ROM 15 15 0000001111 zr o PN 16 16 0000010000 LLL ILI 17 owe cn 18 18 0000010010 ON oo 20 20 0000010100 ea ba E i ON 21 21 0000010101 M m C 22 22 0000010110 425 56 oo 2 23 oooooiom 24 24 0000011000 ET ETT E oro 2 oono LL 26 26 0000011010 27 27 0000011011 ORT Em DU o 28 28 0000011100 Een 2P Function Mode switches and Address switches Stand alone Mode The fixtures on a data link are not connected to the controller but can execute pre set programs which can be different for every fixture To set the program to be played see the page 14 When you want to use stand alone mode set the 2 dip switch 1 to and 2 to OFF as below Stand alone operation can be applied to a single fixture the fixture may be set to the master slave mode or controller mode or to multiple fixture operating synchronously Master Slave Mode For synchronous operation of multiple fixtures the fixtures must all be connected on a data link and one of them is set as a master master mode DIP switch 1 ON and the rest as slaves slave mode DIP switch 1 OFF The DMX address of all the slaves are assigned and on that particular slave a2. OS EN DMX Channels save DMX Dip Switch 2 Function Mode switches and Address Dip switches Stand alone Master Slave Stand alone Colors AR Replacing the Troubleshooting No Light No Movement All Products No Response to DMX Product Specifications UNN WARNING CAUTION Keep this device away from rain and moisture Unplug mains lead before opening the housing FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START UP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation operation and maintenance of this device has to be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION Be careful with your operations PN With a dangerous voltage you can suffer PN a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires Before your initial start up please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation Should there be any consult your dealer and do not use the device To maintain perfect condition
3. Philips MSD 250 3000 hr 6700K ordercode 80920P Osram HSD 250 2000 hr 6000K ordercode 809260 Osram HSD 250 78 1000 hr 7800K ordercode 809330 Osram HSD 250 80 1000 hr 8000K ordercode 80935 Electro mechanical effects 25 m 425 mm DMX control via standard DMX controller Color effect 3 Colors Red Yellow Blue white CYM Color changing step Stand alone Master Slave Dmx controlled Color Temp 8500 K Lumen at 2 m White 14000 Lumen Yellow 8500 Lumen UV Magenta 2000 Lumen Blue 4850 Lumen Minimum distance Minimum distance from flammable surfaces 0 5m Minimum distance to lighted object 1 5m Versions for other lamps may be produced Please check the specification label on your product Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice CC 18 2006 Showtec
4. City Painter 250 ORDERCODE 40902 SHOWELECT RONICS FOR PROFESSIONALS Congratulations You have bought a great innovative product from Showtec The Showtec City Painter 250 brings excitement to any venue Whether you want simple plug amp play action or a sophisticated DMX show this product provides the effect you need You can rely on Showtec for more excellent lighting products We design and manufacture professional light equipment for the entertainment industry New products are being launched regularly We work hard to keep you our customer satisfied For more information iwant showtec info You can get some of the best quality best priced products on the market from Showtec 5 next time turn to Showtec for more great lighting equipment Always get the best with Showtec Thank you Showtec Showtec City Painter 250 Product Guide Warning Salelty nstrucllOniS iu urnes Operating Determinations Description METRICS Features and Overview mls lt S NER RETE RTT BES ON Installing Ine Lamp Set Up and nu One City Line 15 2 1 artes essa ec uu I Gs 9 1 g E A DMX Protocol Control Mode DMX Addressing Maintenance Ga des lE RN TO OT
5. Slave control e Dimmer Color Temp 8500 e Lamp MSD 250 Note If the lamp has been turned OFF let the lamp cool down for 15 minutes before turning the lamp ON again Overview Fig 1 1 Lens 2 Adjustment Screw for inclination angle Backside 3 Power Output 4 Power Input 5 DMX signal connector IN 6 DMX signal connector OUT Lumen at 2 White 14000 Lumen Yellow 8500 Lumen UV Magenta 2000 Lumen Blue 4850 Lumen Fig 2 Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec City Painter 250 uses the MSD 250 ordercode 80920P 809200 809330 82603 80935 reflectorbulb as manufactured by all popular manufacturers Use only the appropriate lamp for your unit Note that product versions that use other lamps may be offered in the future Check your product specification label for information Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before changing lamps The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged or deformed due to the heat Do not install lamps with a higher wattage Lamps with a higher wattage generate temperatures the device was not designed for Damages caused by non observance are not subject to warranty Procedure 1 Loosen the 4 screws on the aluminum housing Gently remove the metal housing 2 Draw the mirrors total of 6 mirrors in 3 layers to the two sides carefully and then you can see the lamp use a screwdriver to tweak the 2 screws which fixed in the gl
6. any traces of wearing 4 The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue The Showtec City Painter 250 requires almost no maintenance However you should keep the unit clean Otherwise the fixture s light output will be significantly reduced Disconnect the mains power supply and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth Do not immerse in liquid Wipe lens clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth Do not use alcohol or solvents The cooling fans colour filters and the internal lenses should be cleaned monthly with a soft brush Please clean internal components once a year with a light brush and vacuum cleaner Keep connections clean Disconnect electric power and then wipe the DMX and audio connections with a damp cloth Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power Changing the Lamp 1 Loosen the 4 screws on the aluminum housing Gently remove the metal housing 2 Draw the mirrors total of 6 mirrors in 3 layers to the two sides carefully and then you can see the lamp use a screwdriver to tweak the 2 screws which fixed in the glisten cup and take it out vertically 3 Take out the old lamp vertically 4 Follow directions for installing a new lamp page 7 Replacing a Fuse Power surges short circuit or inappropriate electrical power supply may cause a fuse to burn out If the fuse burns out the product will not function whatsoever If this happens fo
7. at all to the normal operation is regained unplug COntreler One of the fixtures is defective both connectors and connect them and disturbs data transmission on directly together the link Have the defective fixture serviced by a qualified technician Install a phase reversing cable 3 pin XLR Out on the fixtures does between the fixtures or swap pin 2 not match pins 2 and 3 reversed and 3 in the fixture that behaves erratically The power supply settings do not Disconnect fixture Check settings No light match local AC voltage and page 7 and correct if necessary frequency Lamp missing or blown Disconnect fixture and replace lamp Allow fixture to cool Lamp cuts out Fixture is too hot Clean fan intermittently Make sure air vents at control panel and front lens are not blocked Turn up the air conditioning The power supply settings do not Disconnect fixture Check settings match local AC voltage and page 7 and correct if necessary frequency 17 Product Specification Model Showtec City Painter 250 Voltage 240V 50Hz CE Power 350W Dimensions 425x220x610mm LxWXxH incl handles Weight 17 5 kg Operation and Programming Signal pin OUT pin 1 earth pin 2 pin 3 Set Up and Addressing DIP Switches DMX Channels 6 Signal input 3 pin XLR male Signal output 3 pin XLR female 610 mm Lamp Allowed lamp models Showtec NSD 250 2 2000 hr ordercode 82603
8. and to ensure a safe operation it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty This device contains no user serviceable parts Refer servicing to qualified technicians only IMPORTANT The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the device e Never let the power cord come into contact with other cables Handle the power cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit Never use anything to cover the ground contact Never run the device without lamp Never ignite the lamp if the objective lens or any housing cover is open as discharge lamps may expose and emit a high ultraviolet radiation which may cause burns e Never lift the fixture by holding it at the projector head as the mechanics be damaged Always hold the fixture at the transport handles Never look directly into the light source Never leave any cables lying around Never unscrew the screws of the rotating gobo as the ball bearing will otherwise be opened Do not insert objects into air vents Do not connect this device to a dimmerpack Do not switch the device on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the lamp
9. controller is not connected with the input of the City Painter The controller is switched off or defective the cable or connector is detective or the signal wires are swapped in the input connector Note It s necessary to insert XLR termination plug with 120 Ohm in the last fixture in order to ensure proper transmission on the DMX data link 10 DMX Channels Channel 1 Speed 0 255 From slow to fast to control the changing speed of the three colors Channel 2 Yellow 0 255 Change the color from bright to dark Yellow Channel 3 Aubergine 0 255 Change the color from bright to dark Aubergine Channel 4 Blue 0 255 Change the color from bright to dark Blue Channel 5 Macro Colourwheel Rainbow Linear color change following the movement of the slider 0 25 26 50 51 76 77 102 103 128 7 Green 129 154 Green 155 180 Deep Blue approx 30 sec time approx 20 sec time approx 10 sec time Channel 6 Stop Macrowheel 0 255 Keeping the current color DMX Dip Switch Setting 0 0 0000000000 oro 1 1 0000000001 T9929 EUER oro 2 2 0000000010 nn 0000000011 12 4 4 0000000100 2 5 5 0000000101 725 7 LES 8 8 0000001000 od a ON 9 9 0000001001 FFA BEER SB oro 10 10 0000001010
10. ddress only one fixture can be connected Master Slave 2 If the master fixture resets or runs test program all slaves will execute these acts too Note Disconnect the fixtures from the DMX controller before master slave operating otherwise data collisions can occur and the fixtures will not work properly Its necessary to insert the XLR termination plug with 120 Ohm into the input of the master fixture and into the output of the last slave fixture in the data link in order to ensure proper transmission on the data link From the master s control panel it is possible to control any slave in a master slave chain 13 Stand Alone Colors a eO OO codes Code8 Red O Code 28 Aubergine gt Deep Blue gt Blue gt White approx 30 sec time 14 Maintenance The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are to be inspected by an expert after every four years in the course of an acceptance test The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are to be inspected by a skilled person once a year The following points have to be considered during the inspection 1 screws used for installing the device or parts of the device have to be tightly connected and must not be corroded 2 There may not be any deformations on housings fixations and installation spots 3 Mechanically moving parts like axles eyes and others may not show
11. ed or struck disconnect mains power supply immediately Have a qualified engineer inspect for safety before operating e If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation e g after transportation do not switch it on immediately The arising condensation water might damage your device Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature e f your Showtec device fails to work properly discontinue use immediately Pack the unit securely preferably in the original packing material and return it to your Showtec dealer for service e For adult use only City Painter must be installed out of the reach of children Never leave the unit running unattended e For replacement use lamps and fuses of same type and rating only e Allow time to cool down before replacing lamp e The user is responsible for correct positioning and operating of the Image Spot The manufacturer will not accept liability for damages caused by the misuse or incorrect installation of this device e This device falls under protection class Therefore it is essential to connect the yellow green conductor to earth e During the initial start up some smoke or smell may arise This is a normal process and does not necessarily mean that the device is defective Repairs servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician e WARRANTY Till one year after date of purchase CAUTION EYEDAMAGES AN Avoid looking di
12. is at fault Does the controller operate properly with other DMX products If not take the controller in for repair If so take the DMX cable and the light effect to a qualified technician See next page for more problem solving 16 Probable cause s Remedy Remedy 1 1 1 1 No power to the fixture Check that power is switched and One or more cables are plugged in fixtures are completely dead Primary fuse blown fuse Fixtures reset The controller is not connected Connect controller correctly but all 3 pin XLR Out of the controller Install a phase reversing cable respond does not match XLR Out of the between the controller and the first erratically or not first fixture on the link i e signal is fixture on the link at all to the reversed controller Check data quality If much lower than 100 percent the problem may be a bad data link connection poor Poor data quality quality or broken cables missing termination plug or a defective fixture disturbing the link Inspect connections and cables Bad data link connection Correct poor connections Repair or replace damaged cables Data link not terminated with 120 Insert termination plug in output jack Fixtures reset Ohm termination plug of the last fixture on the link correctly but Incorrect addressing of the Check address setting some respond fixtures erratically or not Bypass one fixture at a time until
13. isten cup and take it out vertically 3 Take out the old lamp vertically 4 Read lamp instructions Do not touch the lamp bulb glass See Figure 3 and 4 Oil on hands shortens the lamp life If you touch the bulb glass wipe off the glass with a clean lint free towel and rubbing alcohol 5 Insert the lamp pins into the small holes in the lamp socket Put the glisten cup back and fasten the screws snugly 6 Put the metal housing back and fasten the screws snugly 1 2 Fig 3 Bulb C The screw B which The screw A which fix the glisten cup fix the glisten cup o Glisten cup D S x mirrors divide into three layers Fig 4 Set Up and Operation Follow the directions below as they pertain to your preferred operation mode Before plugging the unit in always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power or vice versa One City Painter 1 2 Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation Plug one end of the electric mains power cord into the IEC socket on the unit Then plug the other end of the cord into a proper electric power supply socket Multiple City painters 1 2 DMX Set up Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation Use a 3 p XLR cable to connect the City Painters and other devices The pins 1 Earth 2 Signal 3 Signal Link the units a
14. llow the directions below to do so 1 Unplug the unit from electric power source 2 Insert a flat head screwdriver into a slot in the fuse cover Gently pry up the fuse cover The fuse will come out 3 Remove the used fuse If brown or unclear it is burned out 4 Insert the replacement fuse into the holder where the old fuse was Reinsert the fuse cover Be sure to use a fuse of the same type and specification See the product specification label for details 15 Troubleshooting No Light This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems If a problem occurs carry out the steps below in sequence until a solution is found Once the unit operates properly do not carry out following steps If the light effect does not operate properly refer servicing to a technician Response Suspect three potential problem areas the power supply the lamp the fuse 1 Power supply Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply 2 The lamp Replace the old lamp with a new one with the same specifications See page for replacing lamps 3 The fuse Replace the fuse See page 15 for replacing the fuse No Response to DMX Response Suspect the DMX cable or connectors a controller malfunction a light effect DMX card malfunction 1 Check the DMX cable Unplug the unit change the DMX cable then reconnect to electrical power Try your DMX control again 2 Determine whether the controller or light effect
15. rectly into the light source meant especially for epileptics OPERATING DETERMINATIONS This device is not designed for permanent operation Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects The minimum distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1 5 meter The maximum ambient temperature ta 45 C must never be exceeded The relative humidity must not exceed 50 with an ambient temperature of 45 C If this device is operated in any other way than the one described in this manual the product may suffer damages and the warranty becomes void Any other operation may lead to dangers like short circuit burns electric shock lamp explosion crash etc You endanger your own safety and the safety of others Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power plug Always pay attention that the right color cable is connected to the right place Cable Pin international BROWN FASE BLUE NUL YELLOW GREEN EARTH Make sure that the device is always connected properly to the earth Description of the device Features The Showtec City Painter 250 is a colourchanger with high output and great effects e DMX control via standard DMX controller e 6 DMX control channels required P 65 Protection degree e Stand alone control or Master
16. s life If the lamp has been turned OFF let the lamp cool down for 15 minutes before turning the lamp ON again e Do not touch the device s housing bare handed during its operation housing becomes very hot Do not shake the device Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device 2 e Only use device indoor avoid contact with water or other liquids e Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws tightly fastened Only operate the device after having familiarized with its functions Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases Always replace the lamp when it is damaged or deformed due to the heat Always keep case closed while operating Always allow free air space of at least 50 cm around the unit for ventilation Always disconnect power from the mains when device is not used before cleaning or when replacing lamp Only handle the power cord by the plug Never pull out the plug by tugging the power cord e sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat moisture or dust e sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel e sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged Check the device and the power cord from time to time e Ifthe lens is obviously damaged it has to be replaced So that its functions are not impaired due to cracks or deep scratches If device is dropp
17. s shown in figure 5 Connect a DMX signal cable from the first unit s DMX out socket to the second unit s in socket Repeat this process to link the second third and fourth units Supply electric power Plug electric mains power cords into each unit s IEC socket then plug the other end of the mains power cord into proper electric power supply sockets starting with the first unit Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly Note It s necessary to insert XLR termination plug with 120 Ohm in the last fixture in order to ensure proper transmission on the DMX data link Multiple City Painters Set Up Master Slave Set up T 512 1200 Fig 5 Note Link all cables before connecting electric power Line Board Table flap of the radiator Sinal X Signal Input Red line q set address code switch down tion of set address code switch Signal line connection LUX Chart 7000 1950 420 250 200 140 60 LUX 2 9 23 10 15 20 25 30 m DMX Protocol The City Painter 250 be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand alone mode Control Mode DMX 512 Mode When you want to use DMX mode set the 2 dip switch 1 to OFF and 2 to OFF as below DMX Addressing The control panel on the front side of the base allows you to assign the DMX fixture address which is the first channel from
18. which the City Painter will respond to the controller Please note when you use the controller the unit has 6 channels When using multiple City Painters make sure you set the DMX addresses right Therefore the DMX address of the first City Painter should be 1 001 the DMX address of the second City Painter should be 1 6 7 007 the DMX address of the third City Painter should be 7 6 13 013 the DMX address of the fourth City Painter should be 13 6 19 019 etc Unit No Address Binary Dip Switch Setting ON Unit 1 0000000000 gt NUE N on pe Unit 2 7 0000000111 7 AN GE om coB of eB T Unit 3 13 0000001101 Unit 4 19 0000010011 gt UB M E s om D ool on 2 5 L Please be sure that you don t have any overlapping channels in order to control each Cit If two or more City Painters are addressed similarly they will work similarly For address settings please refer to the instructions under DMX 512 Mode lt D ainter Controlling After having addressed all City Painter fixtures you may now start operating these via your lighting controller Note After switching on and switching both 2P Dip switches to OFF the City Painter will work with DMX 012 data If the device doesn t work with DMX the problem may be The XLR cable from the
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