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1. f Q To l 356 N l m Weight 13 5 kg Electrical Palco 5 Luminous power 150 Watts Power absorbed 195 Watts Palco 3 Luminous power 100 Watts Power absorbed 130 Watts Full range PFC power supply does not distort the mains power supply 90 270V AC 50 60 Hz User interface LED display 1x10 alphanumerical digits panel with three buttons User s manual 1 01 12 Palco 3 Palco 5 GB SGM Elettronica Light Technology Lenses Lenses mounted on an interchangeable plate all the lenses are in a single block with various beam apertures 10 25 40 10 x 22 horizontal or vertical asymmetrical beam LEDs Palco 5 5 Blue Luxeon LEDs 5 Watts 20 Green Luxeon LEDs 5 Watts 5 Red Luxeon LEDs 1 Watt Palco 3 7 Blue Luxeon LEDs 3 Watts 18 Green Luxeon LEDs 3 Watts 24 Red Luxeon LEDs 1 Watt Optional Accessories 10 front lens 25 front lens 40 front lens 10 x 22 horizontal front lens 10 x 22 vertical front lens ADDR 1 enter down up 8 amp f The front control panel is used to access Palco s setting and programming functions UP DOWN KEYS Used to scroll through the menu items Once the required menu has been selected are used to choose the available parameters ENTER KEY Confirms access to the selected menu and any parameters changed in it Palco 3 Palco 5 13 User s manual 1 01
2. Use the UP key to pass to the SCENE 1 menu If it is necessary to create a program other than number 1 press Enter again and SCENE will begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the required scene number from 1 to 5 then Press Enter to exit the SCENE menu and confirm Step 1 CHOOSING THE FIXTURE NUMBER FIXT ALL FIXT 0DD FIXT EVEN FIXT MASTR FIXT SLV12 Y 3 A o I S m y SHUTT 100 DIMMR 100 Y 3 a 9 y Palco 3 Palco 5 Use the UP key to pass to the FIXT ALL menu Press Enter and FIXT will begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to choose ALL if the scene to be created involves all fixtures MASTER SLAVES MSTR if the scene to be created involves just the Master fixture ODD if the scene to be created involves the odd numbered fixtures EVEN if the scene to be created involves the even numbered fixtures SLV1 SLV29 if the scene to be created must have each slave fixture with its own channel status chosen individually Press Enter to exit the FIXTURE menu and confirm Use the UP key to pass to the SHUTT 100 menu Press Enter and SHUTT will begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the required value of the shutter channel for the current scene Press Enter to exit the SHUTTER menu and confirm Use the UP key to pass to the DIMMR 100 menu Press Enter and DI MMR will begin to flash
3. nails etc must not be left within children s reach as they are potential sources of danger The unit must only be used by adults Do not allow children to tamper with or use the product Fixture installation work must be carried out by experienced qualified staff Avoid using the fixture in locations subject to vibrations or possible impacts Avoid using the fixture in locations in which the temperature is above 45 or below 2 C Do not attempt to dismantle or modify the fixture The fixture must be kept at a minimum distance of 1 5 metres from surfaces to be illuminated Inthe event of serious problems or faulty operation switch off the fixture and immediately contact the nearest SGM Technical Assistance Centre or contact the manufacturer directly Do not open the fixture there are no user repairable parts inside Never try to repair the fixture personally Repairs carried out by unauthorized staff can cause damage or faulty operation Always contact the nearest authorized Technical Assistance Centre Safeguard the environment do not throw away the remaining packaging consign them to your dealer or a special waste collection point The unit is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase against manufacturing faults of the unit or the material it is made from A Faults or breakdowns caused by inexperienced or incorrect use of the unit are not covered by the guarantee O The guarantee wil
4. Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the required value of the dimmer channel for the current scene Press Enter to exit the DIMMER menu and confirm 33 User s manual 1 01 SGM Elettronica Light Technology GB Step 6 RED RED 50 Step 7 GREEN GREEN 70 4 Step 8 BLUE BLUE 100 Step 9 MACRO NA Use the UP key to pass to the RED 0 96 menu Press Enter and RED will begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the required value of the COLOUR Red channel for the current scene Press Enter to exit the RED menu and confirm Use the UP key to pass to the GREEN 0 96 menu Press Enter and GREEN will begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the required value of the COLOUR Green channel for the current scene Press Enter to exit the GREEN menu and confirm Use the UP key to pass to the BLUE 0 menu Press Enter and BLUE will begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the required value of the COLOUR Blue channel for the current scene Press Enter to exit the BLUE menu and confirm In the program it s possible to use scenes with effects pre programmed in the Macro channel Wherever Macros are used all the colour channel settings will be ignored MACRO 4 User s manual 1 01 Use the UP key to pass to the MACRO 0 menu Press Enter and MACRO will begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the required Macro value for the cur
5. being run and choose another channels to be tested 6 Keep Enter pressed down for a few seconds if you wish to exit the TEST menu Head temperature The TEMPERATUR menu is used to view the current temperature of the Palco s head In some critical heat conditions it s very important to know the temperature of the Palco as a self protection system of the LEDs cuts overall power when Palco is required to work at excessively high temperatures 1 Use the UP DOWN keys to find the TEMPERATUR menu TEMPERATUR 2 Press Enter and the current temperature will be immediately displayed 3 Using the UP DOWN keys it s possible to display the temperature in degrees Centigrade or Fahrenheit HEAD 21 C 4 Press Enter to exit the TEMPERATUR menu Configuring a Master When a system with several interconnected fixtures has to be used in Stand alone mode there has to be one MASTER fixture able to control the other fixtures via appropriate on board programming MASTER 0N Use the UP DOWN keys to find the MASTER menu Press Enter and the displayed text will immediately begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to choose ON or OFF status Press Enter to exit the MASTER menu Jo p E Palco 3 Palco 5 29 User s manual 1 01 SGM Elettronica Light Technology GB Configuring Slaves When a system with several interconnected fixtures has to be used in Stand alone mode there has to be one MASTER fixture where
6. mode Use the UP DOWN keys to find the DAY menu DAY TUE Press Enter to confirm the choice The text on the display will begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to select the current day of the week Press Enter to confirm P mE Palco 3 Palco 5 27 User s manual 1 01 SGM Elettronica Light Technology GB Time It s just as important to set Palco s on board clock if it has to be used later in Stand alone mode 1 Use the UP DOWN keys to find the C Clock menu E E Press Enter to confirm the choice The first two numbers relative to the hours will C 12 06 20 begin to flash on the display Use the UP DOWN keys to select the current time the hour from 00 to 23 Press Enter to move the setting from the hours to the minutes Use the UP DOWN keys to select the current time the minutes from 00 to 59 Press Enter to move the setting from the minutes to the seconds Use the UP DOWN keys to select the current time the seconds from 00 to 59 hold Enter pressed down for approx 6sec to confirm the new time N coor OL t9 Setting default parameters This enables to set the default parameters FACT SET 5 Use the UP DOWN keys to find the FACT menu 6 Press Enter to confirm the choice The text on the display will begin to flash 7 Use the UP DOWN keys to select FACT SET and press Enter FACT 0FF 8 Press Enter to set the default parameters shown in
7. the operations necessary for Scheduler programming in detail Palco 3 Palco 5 31 User s manual 1 01 SGM Elettronica Light Technology GB Stand alone Programming In permanent installations for architectural use it may be necessary to use Palco fixtures in Stand Alone mode with independent operation This is very useful when the fixture has to run relatively simple scenes over a period of time without the aid of an external DMX controller which could be difficult for inexperienced staff to operate The simplification of Palco s operation ensures greater flexibility of use even with important installations of a decorative architectural nature Each Palco can therefore be programmed by means of 10 Programs each with 10 scenes which are completely adjustable as far as times and modes are concerned The Scheduler section also allows to organize the playback of programs already prepared on a weekly basis day by day from Monday to Sunday deciding the start and finish time of playback of the Program Each day can obviously contain several events for a maximum of 48 per week Should the installation involve a large number of fixtures it s possible to create a completely independent programmable MASTER SLAVE type system which can involve a maximum of 30 fixtures In this case it will only be necessary to program the MASTER main fixture and all the fixtures connected to it will ruin the same program if configured as SLAVES During Mast
8. 01 30 Palco 3 Palco 5 GB SGM Elettronica Light Technology Programmer The Programmer menu allows to carry out Palco s on board programming for any stand alone operation without external DMX control The Programmer menu also allows to program a maximum of 29 SLAVE fixtures connected to the MASTER fixture with the on board programming The fundamental stages of the Palco s programming are as follows Entering the PROGRAMMER menu Choosing the Program number Choosing the scene number Choosing the number of Slaves if any involved in the scene Setting scene parameters Choosing the scene times Choosing the fade times Optional scene disabling and enabling ALO E Our ps The Stand Alone Programming chapter describes all the operations necessary for programming in detail Scheduler The Scheduler menu gives access to the programming of events able to run the playback of programs previously prepared on board the Palco with the necessary times and modes There are 48 events and each one can control the start and stop time of a program day by day on a weekly basis The fundamental stages of programming the Scheduler are as follows Entering the Scheduler menu Choosing the event number Choosing the program number Choosing the day hours and minutes of the event s start hours and minutes of the event s end Optional event disabling and enabling AS urs UNE The Stand Alone Programming chapter describes all
9. 6 Step 11 ENABLING SCENES ueri rac cian rece genter eei eredi rl ea ee Pe dvd a 36 Step 12 PROGRAM PLAY BACK tele rechte o eee nee pe rb ee ka EEEE ka ere vet ox EUR PURA ve e Pase noe els 37 Palco 3 Palco 5 3 User s manual 1 01 SGM Elettronica Light Technology GB The Event Scheduler a tc m bd bo dtt ona teet cdd onm Ne ote AY oo oa dd 37 Step 1 CHOOSING THE EVENT NUMBER 20 0 eene eene nne nnns 37 Step 2 CHOOSING the PROGRAM nUMDEL ee emen nine 37 Step 3 CHOOSING THE DAY iet rr ee ene t nee err e RE er eMe bec er c e RR ei ends 38 Step 4 START TIME iet atr be Ad p Cp TOR UR IA NR 38 Step 5 END TI ME isn diode AA eet end eee E oet AAA E fede ura 39 Step 6 ENABLING AN EVENT 00 0 In II II I II EI EI nennen nnne nenne nennen nnns 39 Step 7 ENABLING THE SCHEDULER iet ttt e e aaa 39 Maintenance caiste salon uidi uS a a ab ao ci 40 Ordinary Maintenance so t cda 40 Special maintenance or ea code ecos 40 PE COSSONIOS MAD DP 41 Stalling optional lens eS cuca as pre cea pls anean Ce dea eli de daw Aia rata dut d 41 Removing the front lens panel ee meme enhn nennen e nnne nenne nnns 41 Installing the new front lens panel sssessn mmm enemies 43 User s manual 1 01 4 Palco 3 Palco 5 GB SGM Elettronica Light Technology Palco Palco automated fixtures are the result of the design philosophy that all SGM products have had in common for years The accurate study of
10. END mz will begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the minutes at which the program has to end from 0 to 59 4 Press Enter to exit the END m menu and confirm END_m 30 1 Use the UP key to pass to the END_s 0 menu 2 Press Enter and END_s will begin to flash 3 Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the seconds at which the program has to end from 0 to 59 4 Press Enter to exit the END s menu and confirm END_s 30 U N e Step 6 ENABLING AN EVENT 1 Use the UP key to pass to the ENABLE 0FF menu ENABLE ON 2 Press Enter and ENABLE will begin to flash 3 Use the UP DOWN keys to choose ON to enable the event or OFF if it is to be disabled 4 Press Enter to exit the ENABLE menu and confirm Repeat the above steps to program other events on the Palco Once programming is finished keep Enter pressed down for approximately 6 sec In order to exit the SCHEDULER menu Step 7 ENABLING THE SCHEDULER To start the scheduler and all its Actions it s necessary to enter the SCHEDL ON menu Use the UP DOWN keys to find the SCHEDLZON menu Press Enter and SCHEDL will immediately begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to choose ON or OFF according to requirements Press Enter to exit the SCHEDL ON menu and confirm PRGRUN 1 ES Palco 3 Palco 5 39 User s manual 1 01 SGM Elettronica Light Technology GB Maintenance Ordinary maintenance Palco does not require much mai
11. Palco 3 Palco 5 User s Manual rel 1 01 SIGIM LIGHT TECHNOLOGY SGM Elettronica Light Technology GB Summary IV nip TED 2 P ICO EPETEERIOUERBRITERTSDRUITICOOIPRTOILIDORTIICRMPBIMOOEIREIEIOSERRBIIMMRRENEIBRMRS 5 DOLLY ID TOFHTIQ IO oo doo od adicere oom E E es erp A 6 General Warranty Conditions roses sit x vest ioi OB en rend dus sis enu iia 6 Main FEAtUneS ate adero DUE pud MEM a E c UAE td M asd ded EL eds 7 Bb NR ii A dea 7 A A O 7 BUSES MERO AA AA ada ads 7 Control ii i 7 Microcomputer ie edet a ed d v e I Ct PR 8 Introduction iia cervi erasa ee cupi cb tcuaesstvedccvidvoucdwtvuvusvdeuseswivevebes E VN Ebor DNO EP REFERS EDRNESP RUE 9 Regarding this Manual cir eter ae rs pee P e n aee ed a nter Eu e C Rx e gan 9 VEIT 9 Palco functions o esee a a eA uet LE Ee s 10 BS A D ID Eo AEE EEE EE ewe Lo 10 ep Em 10 COlOU OPT 10 ED S3 iit rette deri Mode vate O 10 Dime ones ne fuerte tunes iue a Mese Re rA De Von VES 10 IV TNT 10 Macri A a E 11 Men ceci 11 Bryce 11 Sottware Update O 11 Specificato S c crore er eee dnce uim M e epa VE e M AM Md Le UE I2 Mechatical i eto rre de ee e tete tbe veto Ae iia 12 El ctrical A TON 12 LEO A A cba bss 13 A A 13 Optional ACCESOO iii A A tddi 13 Control iii ia 13 InstallatiON E A 14 Maven A A EE A E E reac AAA E 14 MOUNTING the TU od 14 at LL te 14 Installation and positioning oooococociccncnnnnnninnoconcnnnnnnnn
12. SGM Elettronica Light Technology GB Installation Unpacking During unpacking make certain that all the necessary parts have been received and that the fixture has not been damaged during transport Should there be any problems contact the local authorized SGM distributor immediately Do not throw packaging material away but keep it for use if the fixture has to be shipped for normal or special maintenance The packaging has been designed precisely to protect your fixtures during transport Inspect the packaging contents and make certain there are Palco fixture Mod 3 or 5 1 6mm Allen key 1 3mm Allen key 2 black PG9 threaded plugs 2 brass NIC lock nuts 2 OR ORM 0130 15 washers Display cover User s manual Before installing the fixture make certain the AC mains cable is disconnected Wiring Being a fixture protected to IP65 the unit is already fitted with wiring and dedicated cable gland Palco only requires its AC plug to be wired following the indications below Symbol Pin EU US UK L Live Brown Yellow Copper Red N Neutral Blue Silver Black Ground Yellow Green Green Green ATTENTI ON Wiring and connection work must be carried out by experienced qualified staff Class one equipment must be earthed grounded Do not power Palco units with dimmers as this could damage their on board power supply Before connecting the unit make certain that the mains po
13. TIME s menu and confirm NF STIME_s 30 U N e Palco 3 Palco 5 35 User s manual 1 01 SGM Elettronica Light Technology GB Step 10 FADE TIME The FTIME menu gives access to the adjustment of the scene fade time The time can be configured in hours minutes and seconds Use the UP key to pass to the FTIME hz0 menu FTIME h D Press Enter and FTIME hz will begin to flash 3 Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the number of hours of the current scene s fade time 4 Press Enter to exit the FTIME h menu and confirm NP Use the UP key to pass to the FTIME_m 0 menu FTIME_m 3 Press Enter and FTIME_m will begin to flash 3 Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the number of minutes of the current scene s fade time 4 Press Enter to exit the FTIME m menu and confirm NP Use the UP key to pass to the FTIME s 0 menu FTIME_s 0 Press Enter and FTIME sz will begin to flash 3 Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the number of seconds of the current scene s fade time 4 Press Enter to exit the FTIME s menu and confirm Nr ATTENTION The program does not display the scene if its scene time is ZERO If the scene time is less than the fade time the scene will not reach its value but will be cut along the fade time when the scene time finishes Step 11 ENABLING SCENES Enabling a scene decides if the scene will be run or not when the program is run The SCNRUN menu is also u
14. as each of the fixtures controlled by it must be individually configured with its own SLAVE number In the event of the same ID being used for several fixtures they will not be able to be controlled individually by the MASTER program Use the UP DOWN keys to find the SLAVEID menu Press Enter and the displayed text will immediately begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the required ID from 1 to 29 Press Enter to exit the SLAVEID menu and confirm SLAVEID 12 ToU ME Enabling Disabling the Scheduler The Scheduler allows to organize and run the fully automatic playback of a series of Events on a weekly basis including the preset programs on the MASTER fixture The Scheduler is enabled as follows 1 Use the UP DOWN keys to find the SCHEDL menu 2 Press Enter and the displayed text will immediately begin to flash 3 Use the UP DOWN keys to choose ON or OFF status 4 Press Enter to exit the SCHEDL menu and confirm SCHEDL 0N Internal program playback Each fixture can be programmed with 5 Programs of 10 scenes each The programs are enabled using the PRGRUN menu I Use the UP DOWN keys to find the PRGRUN menu PRGRUN 3 2 Press Enter and the displayed text will immediately begin to flash 3 Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the required programs from 1 to 5 or OFF to stop the playback of a current program 4 Press Enter to exit the PRGRUN menu and confirm User s manual 1
15. ber of times Moreover in the context of any balance which is set it s possible also possible to adjust colour temperature in a completely dynamic manner according to needs by means of the CTC channel with a certain range round the balanced white or Full Colour value All these operations can be carried out via DMX or directly on the fixture itself Should it be necessary to balance the white via DMX proceed as follows Set the Color Mode channel at 220 8596 Use the RED GREEN and BLUE channels to obtain the required white balance Set the Macro channel at 71 2896 Increase Color Mode to the maximum 255 100 96 After 4 seconds the new white balance is stored by the Palco The Color Mode channel can also be used as an instant selector between previously stored balance at the value of 127 or Full color Power at the value of 0 when total colour emission is required without any limits being set by the balance User s manual 1 01 22 Palco 3 Palco 5 GB SGM Elettronica Light Technology Colour temperature The CTC channel allows to adjust Palco s colour temperature It acts in a range around the white balance or Full Color according to requirements It s therefore possible to cool or heat in a linear manner absolutely any type of previously chosen white by more or less 2000 K Shutter Strobe The Shutter Strobe channel allows an endless number of shutter effects to be achieved As well as the adjustable frequency strob
16. cUm 28 Set ng dera l paraltiBtprS soieuctos itai oce tetti ote ei tes 006 E8100 talar Hf eedpi ta sacara 28 Resetting default parammelets des t eter aet et torem EM tA era ed tirado 28 TES Caco Gi x tcs De e ease Gis cuu aC eL e A tt E 29 Head tempetat le ocaecat A due eed vale MGE Cau d ade 29 Configuring a Master A SU TEE 29 C nfig ringi SlaV S ARA Pp rante catch idest cede ECAS EAEI 30 Enabling Disabling the Scheduler ooooccccoccccocnccncnccnnnncncnnnnnnoncnnnnnoncnnnnnnrnrennnrnnnnnnnnnrcrenns 30 Internal program playback oto t ta 30 PrograMMEP kaia IU 31 SCHEGUICK grrr waved AR A AAA AAA AA 31 Stand alone Programming eee 32 Programming PALCO axis a cade dx v ed eee de v e e n EUER i C E eg cleats 32 Step 1 CHOOSING THE PROGRAM NUMBER seeee mmm emnes 32 Step 2 CHOOSING THE SCENE NUMBER Soera enito nier AEE AATE R nennen nennen nnne nnn 33 Step 1 CHOOSING THE FIXTURE NUMBER sssssseee mmm nnne nnns 33 stene SHUTTE M 33 Step 5s DIMMER aia ota be iia 33 Step 6 RED ise e ett axe tat clases ee eter ee mex esp A ee dart PRA TOR AT Ra deal 34 Step SAGRE ENF i A opere obe rcd aee p ved n pie deg 34 Step BLUE pm es 34 Step 9 MACRO eee Mant A dere deae dei afe e dad x ERU DR D Fa E VR ad 34 Step 9 SCENE TIMES ao 35 Step 10 IHE tem 3
17. ch enables them to be configured and addressed for the control of their programming There are two fundamental modes in which the units can operate Controlled via DMX by an external console Stand alone Mode with on board programming and the possible control of a series of other fixtures using a MASTER SLAVE set up We ll now cover the addressing of a Palco for DMX control using an external console Stand Alone mode on the other hand is covered in the Stand alone Programming chapter Once the fixture is switched on its name appears in the display PALCO 3 or PALCO 5 along with the version of the software installed on the microcomputer e g 1 0 As soon as the start up sequence is finished ADDR 1 will appear on the display showing that the fixture is addressed to DMX channel 1 Attention f the flashing message NO SIGNAL or SIGNAL ERROR appears this means that the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal from the Console or is receiving an incorrect signal Palco 3 Palco 5 17 User s manual 1 01 SGM Elettronica Light Technology GB To change the DMX address proceed as follows ADDR 1 enter down up w 8 amp f Press the UP key The message Addr 1 will appear A d d r enter down 9 Press Enter and Addr will begin to flash enter down o i t channel S Y Use the UP and Down arrow keys to choose the required address A d d r g a ji W Ty Gr Press Enter again to conf
18. ding menu Can be reset Lh Overall fixture elapsed time reading menu SIGN DMX DMX signal selected RS 232 RS 232 signal selected BRIGH 100 53 40 27 20 Allows to adjust display brightness 13 6 0 96 Default configuration 40 96 DSPLFLIP Inverts display reading position DMXDLY 0 998 sec UNL It s possible to decide for how many seconds the fixture s last channel status has to be held in the event of there being no DMX signal default UNL UNL Always maintains the last channel status even in the event of no DMX signal DAY MON TUE WED Sets the day of the week THU FRI SAT SUN C Hh mm ss Sets the on board clock s hours minutes and seconds FACT SET Enables to set the fixture s Default work parameters OFF FACT value during normal operation PREV SET Allows to reset the values of the parameters set immediately before carrying out FACT SET procedure OFF PREV value during normal operation TEST Tests the correct operation of the physical channels of the fixture as chosen TEMPERATUR Displays the current temperature of the head in degrees Centigrade or Fahrenheit MASTER ON Fixture in Master data transmission mode OFF Fixture in NON Master mode SLAVEID 1 39 Configures the slave number the fixture is assigned to SCHEDL ON Enables program playback as scheduled OFF Disables program playback as scheduled PRGRUN OFF Disables program playback 1 5 Enables playback of one of the five programs PROGAMMER Gives access to
19. e effect from 1 Hz to 20 Hz it s possible to create Random Strobe effects at three different speeds Low Medium High Palco is also fitted with a Pulse Open and Close effect for each of the three different speeds Low Medium High Palco 3 Palco 5 23 User s manual 1 01 SGM Elettronica Light Technology GB Menus This chapter covers all the functions that can be accessed by the microcomputer s menus These functions allow to set the fixture according to one s needs obtain information on its operation test its various parts and lastly program it if it has to be used in Stand alone mode The Up and Down keys on the front control panel enable users to scroll through the various menu items In the selected menu they enable to modify the necessary parameters The ENTER key gives access to the selected menu and once the necessary modifications have been carried out enables changes to be confirmed Menu Options Description Addr 001 504 Fixture addressing COLBALANCE Access to the functions for setting the white balance BALANCE ON Enables the white balance of the COLBALANCE menu OFF Disables the white balance of the COLBALANCE menu BOOST ON Enables power boost OFF Disables power boost Rh Red LED elapsed time reading menu Can be reset Gh Green LED elapsed time reading menu Can be reset Bh Blue LED elapsed time rea
20. e event of the front lenses having to be changed on the LED matrix Removing the front lens panel Remove the screws on the rear of the Palco s head used to fix the head s top edge to its bottom edge using a 3mm hex key Rotating the two shells toward the front of the fixture the front glass can be removed for access to the lens holder panel Palco 3 Palco 5 41 User s manual 1 01 SGM Elettronica Light Technology GB Now loosen the 8 hex screws that fix the lens holder panel to the LED matrix aligned below using a 2 5mm key To install the new set of lenses proceed as follows Carefully avoid touching the single lenses that make up the set Should this happen clean it them carefully with a soft dry cloth User s manual 1 01 42 Palco 3 Palco 5 GB SGM Elettronica Light Technology Installing the new front lens panel 4 em m gt IA Y G ar Carefully position the new set of lenses paying particular attention to the alignment of the LEDs in relation to the lenses ATTENTION before positioning the new set of lenses carefully clean the LEDs with a soft dry cloth CAREFULLY AVOID TOUCHING THE LEDs should this occur clean them with a dry cloth under no circumstances using solvents products for removing grease or abrasive objects Once the new set of lenses
21. ell as accessories and manual layout Installation Chapter describes how to unpack the unit cabling procedure mounting and addressing Operation Chapter describes the fixture s various functions how to control them and carry out on board programming and playback Menu Chapter describes how to navigate and work using the menus in fixture configuration testing and operating work Stand alone Programming Chapter describes all the on board programming editing and playback work using the special menu Maintenance Chapter describes procedure for correct normal maintenance Accessories chapter describes the operation of the various optional accessories and their installation Manual symbols This manual uses graphic symbols to emphasize any hazards during the operation work described A A A Y A This symbol indicates a General hazard Ww A Y k This symbol indicates electric shock risk N A N A 2 A b t A 66 N This symbol indicates a hot surface risk b y y AN This symbol indicates that the unit must not be laid on an inflammable surface XA N or in any case must be kept away from naked flames S Palco 3 Palco 5 9 User s manual 1 01 SGM Elettronica Light Technology GB USITT DMX 512 All Palco 3 and Palco 5 functions can be controlled via USITT standard DMX 512 serial digital signals or via RS 232 serial signals Palco generates a proprietary data transmission protocol when
22. er programming it s also possible to store various luminous statuses for several fixtures within each scene of the program Each on board Master program is therefore also able to individually control all the SLAVE fixtures scene by scene Everything is obviously controllable by means of the Scheduler which enables the system controller to automate all the events as required over a period of time without having to resort to external controllers every time Programming PALCO ATTENTI ON Palco programming is possible if the fixture isn t receiving a DMX 512 or RS 232 signal Make certain that the fixture is not receiving DMX 512 or RS 232 signals and configure Palco as a MASTER see Master Configuration in the previous chapter Follow the steps described now for the programming MASTER Once Master status is enabled MASTER appears on the display Step 1 CHOOSING THE PROGRAM NUMBER 1 Use the UP DOWN keys to find the PROGRAMMER menu PROGRAMMER 2 Press Enter for a few seconds until the following appears PROGRAM 1 If it is necessary to create a program other than number 1 press Enter again and E PROGRAM will begin to flash PROGRAM 1 4 Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the required program number from 1 to 5 then Press Enter to exit the PROGRAM menu and confirm uy User s manual 1 01 32 Palco 3 Palco 5 2 SGM Elettronica Light Technology Step 2 CHOOSING THE SCENE NUMBER SCENE 1
23. he luminous intensity of the LEDs ensures precise emission adjustment without colour or colour temperature variation over the entire range from 0 to 100 96 in a regular uniform manner Shutter The shutter control parameter ensures instant light beam opening and closing effects The characteristics of the LEDs allow to obtain strobe effects with adjustable or random flash power and rate with exceptional precision and intensity thanks to the lack of any mechanical form of beam blackout User s manual 1 01 10 Palco 3 Palco 5 GB SGM Elettronica Light Technology Macro The Macro parameter allows to select via DMX a series of preset on board colour and dimmer or combined effects whenever they are required Rainbow effects with different speeds and random or Colour dimming and Color strobe can be enabled without having to be programmed beforehand Memories Comprehensive programming can be carried on board the fixture thus enabling playback in a fully stand alone status without the aid of external DMX control It s also possible to program playback times and modes in the space of 24 hours with a 7 day repetitive cycle Complete stand alone systems can be realized with absolutely no external controls and up to 30 fixtures with operating times and modes programmed and controlled using Master Slave connections Five shows each made up of ten scenes can be programmed on each fixture Display Palco has a 10 digit 10x10 point mat
24. hursday FRI Friday SAT Saturday SUN Sunday Press Enter to exit the DAY menu and confirm the hour minutes and seconds in which an event containing a previously prepared Use the UP key to pass to the START hz0 menu Press Enter and STIME hz will begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the hour at which the program has to start from 0 to 23 Press Enter to exit the START h menu and confirm Use the UP key to pass to the START mz0 menu Press Enter and START mz will begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the minutes at which the program has to start from 0 to 59 Press Enter to exit the START m menu and confirm Use the UP key to pass to the START s 0 menu Press Enter and START sz will begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the seconds at which the program has to start from 0 to 59 Press Enter to exit the START s menu and confirm 38 Palco 3 Palco 5 O B SGM Elettronica Light Technology Step 5 END TIME END TIME is used to configure the hour minutes and seconds in which an event containing a previously prepared program will end Use the UP key to pass to the END_h 0 menu Press Enter and END hz will begin to flash 3 Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the hour at which the program has to end from 0 to 23 4 Press Enter to exit the END h menu and confirm Ne END h e3 Use the UP key to pass to the END mz0 menu Press Enter and
25. irm A d d r q a enter down o i t Palco requires 8 DMX channels for the control of all its functions With a DMX 512 control universe up to 64 can therefore be controlled simultaneously and separately ATTENTI ON do not use more than 25 fixtures on any one DMX line Should it be necessary to connect a larger number of fixtures the appropriate Buffers or Splitter must be used for each 25 fixtures to ensure that the signal quality remains unchanged Check the following table to see the exact DMX address for each fixture connected on the same DMX line User s manual 1 01 18 Palco 3 Palco 5 GB SGM Elettronica Light Technology 1 001 13 097 25 193 37 289 49 385 2 009 14 105 26 201 38 297 50 393 3 017 1 113 27 209 39 305 51 401 4 025 16 121 28 217 40 313 52 409 5 033 17 129 29 225 41 321 53 417 6 041 18 137 30 233 42 329 54 425 7 049 19 145 31 241 43 337 55 433 8 057 20 153 32 249 44 345 56 441 9 065 21 161 33 257 45 353 57 449 10 073 22 169 34 265 46 361 58 457 11 081 23 177 35 273 47 369 59 465 12 089 24 185 36 281 48 377 60 473 Palco 3 Palco 5 19 User s manual 1 01 SGM Elettronica Light Technology GB Operation The following table shows the control channels of the Palco 3 and Palco 5 and relative on board patch Ch 1 Shutter Strobe Shutter and strobe functions are adjustable and random P
26. is positioned fix it to the matrix with the appropriate screws without tightening them individually but following an orderly sequence progressively tightening them in one after another 2 Replace the front glass after having cleaned it with a soft dry cloth 3 Close the 2 top and bottom shells of the head ensuring that the front glass is evenly closed between them 4 Fix the two shells with the appropriate rear screws Palco 3 Palco 5 43 User s manual 1 01 LIGHT TECH N O L O G Y SGM Elettronica srl Via Pio La Torre 1 61010 Tavullia PS Italy Tel 89 0721 476477 Fax 39 0721 476170 e mail info sgm it http www sgm it
27. ith a Phillips screwdriver not supplied Now remove the front panel Fit the protective cover to the display Replace the front panel again following the procedure described above Palco 3 Palco 5 15 User s manual 1 01 SGM Elettronica Light Technology GB ATTENTI ON Do not install the fixture near naked flames Do not install the fixture near inflammable liquids Avoid violent impacts or conditions in which the unit is subject to continuous vibrations nstall the unit in a ventilated location The Palco can be hung on any support or truss structure using Fast Lock G or Aliscaff clamps In the event of an Aliscaff type clamp being used a Fast Lock Omega support must be used as shown in the diagram There are no indications against using any particular the position for the clamps in the fixture s base Attention if the fixture is suspended from a truss suspended above ground or floor level fix the fixture with a steel safety cable User s manual 1 01 16 Palco 3 Palco 5 GB SGM Elettronica Light Technology Palco can be panned through or 45 and tilted 75 backwards and 15 forwards The required movement is fixed by means of the screws on the head support as shown in the diagram The hex keys for fixing PAN and TILT are supplied with the fixture and are respectively 6 mm and 3 mm keys Addressing the fixture Palco 3 and Palco 5 are fitted with an on board microcomputer whi
28. l be considered null and void if the unit has been opened or tampered with by unauthorized personal O The guarantee does not foresee the replacement of the unit O External components such as handles switches and removable parts are excluded from the guarantee O Transport costs and consequent risks are the responsibility of the unit s owner O The validity of the guarantee is effective to all effects only on presentation of the guarantee to the manufacturer or the SGM technical assistance centre O Always quote unit serial number and model when contacting the dealer for information or assistance User s manual 1 01 6 Palco 3 Palco 5 GB SGM Elettronica Light Technology LEDs Palco fixtures use LED Light Emitted Diode technology as a light source A series of LED points mounted on a matrix enables to generate an evenly distributed light beam suitable for illuminating large areas The three types of LED Red Green and Blue that make up the matrix enable la realize and control any colour of light beam with perfectly balanced colour at all times Palco s LED matrices are of two types which identify the models Palco 3 with LEDs of three Watts each Palco 5 with LEDs of five Watts each Lenses Each Palco LED is fitted with an interchangeable high efficiency lens The lens matrices available enable to project light beams with the following projection angles 8 25 40 10 x 22 horizontal 10 x 22 Ver
29. lable Press Enter to confirm the changes Aor Invert display When the fixture is suspended upside down from a structure the operator can turn the text on the display through 180 thus enabling the menus available to be easily read To change the reading angle proceed as follows Use the UP DOWN keys to find the Dspl Flip menu Press Enter to confirm the choice The text on the display will begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to select the required option Press Enter to confirm the changes Br r DMX delay It s possible to decide for how many seconds the fixture must hold the last operating status if there is no DMX signal Delay time can be set between 0 and 998 seconds If set at UNL the fixture will hold its standby status for an unlimited time This function is indispensable in the event of the DMX signal being accidentally interrupted To set the required time proceed as follows 1 Use the UP DOWN keys to find the DMXDLY menu 2 Press Enter to confirm the choice The text on the display will begin to flash DMXDLY 20 3 Use the UP DOWN keys to select the required length of time If UNL unlimited is set the last valid operating status is held no matter for how long the DMX signal is missing 4 Press Enter to confirm the changes Days of the week It is of fundamental importance to set the day of the week on the Palco if it has to be used later in Stand alone
30. me meter when the LED matrix is replaced The L h menu gives access to the display of the fixture s total operating time and can t be reset 1 Usethe UP DOWN keys to find the R h menu to display the operating time of all R_h 278 the Red LEDs Resetting the Elapsed Time Meter 1 hold the ENTER key pressed down for approx 6 until R_h flashes R h D 2 Use the UP DOWN keys to find set the elapsed time meter at zero 3 Press ENTER to confirm Use the same procedure for G h Green and B h Blue Input signal This function allows to choose which type of input signal is to be used DMX 512 or RS 232 1 Use the UP DOWN keys to find the Sign DMX menu 2 Press Enter to confirm the choice The text on the display will begin to flash 3 Use the UP DOWN keys to select the type of signal to be used 4 Press Enter to confirm the choice SIGN DMX User s manual 1 01 26 Palco 3 Palco 5 GB SGM Elettronica Light Technology Display brightness Operators can select one of the brightnesses available for the Palco standard or very low This option was included for theatre and television use where excessive brightness can be disturbing To adjust display brightness proceed as follows BRIGHT 40 Use the UP DOWN keys to find the Bright menu Press Enter to confirm the choice The text on the display will begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to select the required option from those avai
31. ng of the Scheduler it s important to set the current date and time See Chap Menu paragraph Days of the week and time Step 1 CHOOSING THE EVENT NUMBER 1 Use the UP DOWN keys to find the SCHEDULER menu SCHEDULER 2 Press Enter for a few seconds until the following appears EVENT 1 3 If it is necessary to create a event other than number 1 press Enter again and EVENT will begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the required event from 1 to 48 then Press Enter to exit the EVENT menu and confirm EVENT 1 A Step 2 CHOOSING the PROGRAM number 1 Use the UP key to pass to the PROGRAM 1 menu PROGRAM 5 2 Press Enter and PROGRAM will begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the required program number from 1 to 5 to be controlled by Scheduler 4 Press Enter to exit the PROGRAM menu and confirm Uy Palco 3 Palco 5 37 User s manual 1 01 SGM Elettronica Light Technology GB Step 3 CHOOSING THE DAY DAY FRI Step 4 START TIME START TIME is used to configure program will start START h 21l START m 15 START s 3D0 User s manual 1 01 NP NP Use the UP key to pass to the DAY MON menu Press Enter and DAY will begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the day of the week on which the event must begin The days of the week are expressed as follows ALL Every day MON Monday TUE Tuesday WED Wednesday THU T
32. nnarnnnnnn non nnnn rca rnn n eene nenne nennen nennen 15 Addressing the fixture erbe ee dn tr d Ll i Ee Ee rn Bn ce b e Ha AR E RS ELE e ka gate 17 Operations odo qe dU ronaxusutan e uad cuu aoe aucto DU CS PEN a CEU cus eiaaweapunassbecadebenuues 20 Controlling the fixture via DM K iu eis ut estis ce Ci ra CO eode eed do pe aea ed s ode id ceed Ed LEE 20 Dimmer Channel ER 2 cita dad it stun bik tit pra o Pere ad veda osa Pr a avc dO TE dinate 20 Red Channel Ch uta aia diana dio 20 Green CAM EA aia 20 Blue Channel Ch Sras a ad td Ea 20 Strobe S utter CAMA 21 Macro ChaMel COTA mt a a td poa esti eth te Rabatte 21 Colour Mode Chaine CAB ds 22 CTC Channel Chis retur ee tete ehe Eee ba a ut wh uber dedere A EnA 22 User s manual 1 01 2 Palco 3 Palco 5 GB SGM Elettronica Light Technology SA TII LUTTE 22 A tbt Ue E DO 22 Colour temperatur e aeterne te er tone Al uu dad 23 Sh tter StrODeote oos Tale sctts tds tcc ode totes fossa a tete rS cA octal died eus 23 MUS oes saca cu aa naaa Nanni nani a anidan 24 AGOPESSING cerita Cm 25 Colour BANCO ceci rtr ne etr ie dr n D cs e o e ech ened e dd d nd o o e 25 A C ITI ts 25 BOOSU cone eret eed can pat bx VE nocendi AAA s ees AAA dei AAA RA AA 26 Elapsed ime etel sos c eoe A eI Tue e tete E Ia AAA 26 IAPUESION a a ERE MN 26 Display BHO IBS isa via A ind AAA 27 AA O O 27 AAA stage PAIS deoa a pe de ub dup a rad ea Ra sa Raia OR Mate 27 Days of the WEEK A ELT TUS 27 Hu X
33. ntenance work so it must be remembered To avoid operating the unit in unsuitable conditions and clean it externally particularly in permanent outdoor installations where objects and material can deposit on it through time e g leaves and or rubbish of various kinds The Palco head s rear radiator must be used in the best possible conditions in order to dispel heat and ensure the unit s good operation Also periodically clean the front glass particularly if the unit is exposed to the weather Should the fixture remain unused for a lengthy period the clock data may be lost In this case the internal clock must be reset Special maintenance Special maintenance work is required in the following cases Breakage of one or more LEDs External damage to the shell caused by violent impacts Breakage of the front glass or any other part that compromises the unit s protection rating Breakdowns in the fixture s on board electronics ATTENTI ON Do not attempt to repair the fixture Only authorized staff can work on solving the type of problems mentioned above Contact the nearest SGM assistance centre in the event of special maintenance work being required User s manual 1 01 40 Palco 3 Palco 5 GB SGM Elettronica Light Technology Accessories Installing optional lenses Palco can be fitted with various types of front lenses in order to obtain different beam aperture angles The following procedure must be followed in th
34. peed 216 223 Random strobe effect high speed 224 255 Shutter open Macro Channel Ch 7 DMX Value Mean Value Function 0 7 4 NO MACRO 8 15 12 MACRO 1 Rainbow Slow Stand Time 5 sec 16 23 20 MACRO 2 Rainbow Medium Stand Time 5 sec 24 31 28 MACRO 3 Rainbow Fast Stand Time 5 sec 32 39 36 MACRO 4 Rainbow Slow NO Stand time 40 47 44 MACRO 5 Rainbow Medium NO Stand time 48 55 52 MACRO 6 Rainbow Fast NO Stand time 56 63 60 MACRO 7 Rainbow Very slow NO Stand time 64 70 68 MACRO 8 Random Colour Slow 71 71 Store Colour mode enable 72 79 76 MACRO 9 Random Color Medium 80 87 84 MACRO 10 Random Color Fast 88 95 92 Future 96 103 100 Future 104 111 108 Future 112 119 116 Future 120 136 128 Future Palco 3 Palco 5 21 User s manual 1 01 SGM Elettronica Light Technology Colour Mode Channel Ch 8 GB DMX Value Mean Value Function 0 63 32 White balance disabled Full Colour 64 189 127 White balance enabled Balanced 190 250 220 White balance disabled Full Colour 251 255 253 Store a new white balance CTC Channel Ch 6 DMX Value Mean Value Function 0 19 10 OFF 20 255 138 From Cold 2000 K to Warm 2000 k compared to balanced white or not Operation Colours Palco 3 and Palco 5 are fitted with a white balancing system that can be customized and stored for each fixture for an unlimited num
35. rent scene Press Enter to exit the MACRO menu and confirm 34 Palco 3 Palco 5 GB SGM Elettronica Light Technology Step 9 SCENE TIME Each scene in a program can be run with the required times There are two types of scene times Total scene time STIME expressed in hours minutes and seconds Scene fade time FTIME expressed in hours minutes and seconds The scene time is the total time occupied by the scene in the program whereas fade time is the time taken by the scene s channel status to reach the appropriate level Scene time Scene 2 Scene 1 Fade time The STIME menu gives access to the adjustment of the total scene time The time can be configured in hours minutes and seconds m 5 Use the UP key to pass to the STIME hz0 menu STIME h e 2 Press Enter and STIME hz will begin to flash 3 Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the number of hours the current scene has to last 4 Press Enter to exit the STIME h menu and confirm Use the UP key to pass to the STIME mz0 menu Press Enter and STIME mz will begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the number of minutes the current scene has to last 4 Press Enter to exit the STIME m menu and confirm STIME m 10 Use the UP key to pass to the STIME sz0 menu Press Enter and STIME sz will begin to flash 3 Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the number of seconds the current scene has to last 4 Press Enter to exit the S
36. rix display for user friendly navigation through the fixture s setting diagnosis and programming menus Flip Dimm brightness and ON OFF functions are available to facilitate consultation and use Software Update The fixture s software can be updated from a Personal Computer via RS 232 serial or USB connector cable not included Updating allows to improve the fixture s performance through time Palco software will be available on the SGM web site Palco 3 Palco 5 11 User s manual 1 01 SGM Elettronica Light Technology GB Mechanical Fixture made up of a twin body Base Head The base is made up of a die cast unit containing the power supply display three buttons and three watertight cable glands for mains supply and DMX cables The base is built for floor or wall mounting via screw plugs has two Fast Lock holes for fitting a clamp for truss mounting and can also be floor mounted or on any other flat surface without fixing remaining steady no matter what the angle of the head The head is made up of a radiator in drawn aluminium on which the LED matrix and lenses are fitted The head can be moved in relation to the base PAN 45 and TILT 75 backwards 15 forwards The head has stop screws to block PAN TILT in the required positions Protected to P65 Material resistant to weather and any acts of vandalism shatter proof glass Dimensions 300
37. seful when it is necessary to temporarily eliminate the playback of some scenes in a program without cancelling them 1 Use the UP key to pass to the SCNRUN 0FF menu SCNRUN ON 2 Press Enter and SCNRUN will begin to flash 3 Use the UP DOWN keys to choose ON to enable the scene or OFF if it has not to be run 4 Press Enter to exit the SCNRN menu and confirm Repeat the above steps to program other scenes on the Palco Once programming is finished keep Enter pressed down for approximately 6 sec In order to exit the PROGRAMMER menu User s manual 1 01 36 Palco 3 Palco 5 GB SGM Elettronica Light Technology Step 12 PROGRAM PLAYBACK To start the playback of a program access the PRGRUN menu Usethe UP DOWN keys to find the PRGRUN menu PRGRUN 1 2 Press Enter and the displayed text will immediately begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to choose the required programs from 1 to 5 or OFF to stop the playback of the current program 4 Press Enter to exit the PRGRN menu and confirm Ww R The Event Scheduler Scheduler is a Palco menu that allows to organize a series of 48 events over a period of a week and which are repeated week after week Each event can control the day and time of the start and finish of one of the ten programs already prepared on board the Palco in order to automate playback without the need for any external operators ATTENTI ON Before proceeding with the programmi
38. select Bblnc 10095 Bblnc 578 2 Press Enter again and Bblncz will begin to flash 3 Use the UP DOWN keys to adjust the new maximum value required for the Blue channel 4 Press Enter to confirm the choice 5 Press Enter for approximately six seconds to exit the COLORBALANCE menu Balance The Balance menu allows to enable or disable the white balance previously set using the COLORBALANCE menu E 1 Use the UP DOWN keys to find the BALANC OFF menu BALANC 0N 2 Press Enter and the displayed text will immediately begin to flash 3 Use the UP DOWN keys to choose ON or OFF status 4 Press Enter to exit the BALANC menu Palco 3 Palco 5 25 User s manual 1 01 SGM Elettronica Light Technology GB Boost The Boost menu allows to choose 2 different operating modes for the LEDs that make up the Palco When enabled Boost allows an overall increase of 3096 in the power flow emitted BOOST 0N ATTENTI ON Enabling BOOST means halving the overall lifespan of the LEDs by approximately 100 000 to 50 000 Use the UP DOWN keys to find the BOOST OFF menu Press Enter and the displayed text will immediately begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to choose ON or OFF status Press Enter to exit the BOOST menu e UTE Elapsed time meter This menu gives access to the display of running time of the single channels Red Green and Blue It s also possible to reset the elapsed ti
39. systems run directly by on board programming of a Master Slave nature are used Palco requires six channels to control all its attributes All parameters are controlled and programmed by an on board MOTOROLA DSP 56F 803 processor Cooling Palco does not use any type of forced ventilation for cooling system which greatly benefits its silent operation and avoids dust or particulate building up inside the fixture The radiator on the rear panel of the LED matrix ensures correct convection cooling A self adjusting internal temperature system ensures continuous operation even in critical thermal conditions Colour Three groups of Red Green and Blue LEDs make up the matrix that generates Palco s light beam Their layout in the matrix ensures that the emitted light can be controlled as far as Colour Intensity and Temperature are concerned Palco s colour generation system is therefore based on the concept of additive colour mixing where the sum of the various intensities of Red Green and Blue RGB enables to create any other colour with the required tone or saturation LEDs The power of the LEDs making up the light source depend on whether the fixture is a Palco 3 or Palco 5 The source of the Palco 5 consists in 5 Watt LUXEON LEDs each generating a maximum luminosity of 2500 Lumen Palco 3 on the other hand has a source consisting in 3 Watt LUXEON LEDs each generating a maximum luminosity of 2000 Lumen Dimmer The electronic control of t
40. the programming functions of the five programs SCHEDULER Gives access to the programming functions of the Scheduler ADDR Display default status after 8 seconds of not being used User s manual 1 01 24 Palco 3 Palco 5 GB SGM Elettronica Light Technology This menu gives access to fixture addressing functions See Installation Addressing Chapter Use the UP DOWN keys to find the Addr menu Press Enter to confirm the choice The text on the display will begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to select the required start channel Press Enter to confirm the choice Addr xxx PIO Colour Balance This menu gives access to the setting of Palco s white balance If it s necessary to work with a fixed colour temperature this menu must be used 6 COLBALANCE 1 Use the UP DOWN keys to find the COLBALANCE menu 2 Press Enter for approximately six seconds 3 Rbinc 100 will appear on the display and the Palco will switch on at maximum RGB values Rblnec k0 4 Press Enter again and RbInc will begin to flash 5 Use the UP DOWN keys to adjust the new maximum value required for the Red channel Press Enter to confirm the choice 1 Use the UP key to select Gblnc 10095 Gblnc 100 2 Press Enter again and Gblncz will begin to flash 3 Usethe UP DOWN keys to adjust the new maximum value required for the Green channel 4 Press Enter to confirm the choice 1 Use the UP key to
41. the table FACT OFF appears on the display Menu tem Default parameter ADDR 001 BRIGHT 40 DMXDLY UNL Resetting default parameters This enables to reset the parameter values set immediately before the FACT SET operation In other words if the default parameters have been set by mistake this operation allows to revert to the values set previously Use the UP DOWN keys to find the Prev menu PREV SET 2 Press Enter and hold it down for a few seconds to confirm the choice The text on the display will begin to flash Use the UP DOWN keys to select PREV SET Pressing Enter in this mode resets the values cancelling the FACTORY DEFAULT operation In the meanwhile PREV stops flashing and the message that appears is PREV OFF PREV 0FF Tw Ug User s manual 1 01 28 Palco 3 Palco 5 GB SGM Elettronica Light Technology Test functions Using the test menu it s possible to test the correct operation of the channels that control the Palco m 1 Use the UP DOWN keys to find the TEST menu TEST BLUE 2 Press Enter and hold it down for a few seconds to confirm the choice The text on the display will begin to flash 3 Usethe UP DOWN keys to select the physical channel to be tested ALL SHUTT DIMMR RED GREEN BLUE CTC 4 Press Enter and the selected text will begin to flash running a test routine on the chosen channel 5 Press Enter again to exit the routine
42. their functions search for innovative materials and on going technical updating have led to the manufacture of this unique product In fact Palco is the first intelligent fixture of the SGM range based on LED emitter technology Palco units are fixtures suited to a multitude of applications in the entertainment and decorative architectural lighting fields Long life balanced mixing of all colour ranges weather resistance user friendly programmability and innovative design make Palco an avant garde products of its type at world level Palco units are built in compliance with current CE norms Thanks for having chosen a fixture from the SGM Palco 3 and 5 series Palco 3 Palco 5 5 User s manual 1 01 SGM Elettronica Light Technology GB Read the instructions in this manual carefully as they give important instructions regarding installation operation and maintenance safety This manual must be kept with the fixture for future consultation In the event of the fixture being sold or passed to another user always make certain that the booklet is with the unit to enable the new owner to be informed on its operation and relative care Unit not for home use only for professional use After having removed the packaging make certain the unit is not damaged in any way When in doubt do not use the unit and contact an authorized SGM Technical Assistance Centre The various part of the packaging plastic bags polystyrene foam
43. tical Functions RGB colour mixing Linear dimmer Shutter Adjustable strobe effects Preset on Macro colour and rainbow effects Setting via on board microcomputer viewable on the unit s display Display flip function rotates text through 180 Adjustable display brightness LED power reduction in the event of overheating Elapsed time meter for each colour channel Red Green and Blue General fixture operating time meter Control signals DMX 512 or RS 232 input signal Stand alone operation with built in programming ndependent day to day control of the on board programs on a weekly basis ndependent operation of systems with up to 30 fixtures via Master Slave links Palco 3 Palco 5 7 User s manual 1 01 SGM Elettronica Light Technology GB Microcomputer Fixture personalization according to the type of installation Test functions for each effect Fixture addressing via the unit s display Access menu for on board programming functions Menus for access to calendar and event scheduling programming functions User s manual 1 01 8 Palco 3 Palco 5 GB SGM Elettronica Light Technology Introduction Regarding this Manual This Manual describes all the operations for the correct setting and use of the Palco 3 and Palco 5 The manual is laid out in chapters as shown below Introductory Chapter describes Palco Specifications Functions and Control Panel as w
44. ulse Functions Ch 2 Dimmer Luminous intensity control Ch 3 Red Continuous Red saturation control 0 100 Ch 4 Green Continuous Green saturation control 0 100 Ch 5 Blue Continuous Blue saturation control 0 100 Ch 6 CTC Continuous colour temperature control Ch 7 Macro Macro functions Ch 8 Mod_Colore White balance control Dimmer Channel Ch 2 DMX Value Mean Value Function 0 255 Linear intensity adjustment 0 100 96 Red Channel Ch 3 DMX Value Mean Value Function 0 255 Linear Red saturation adjustment 0 100 96 Green Channel Ch 4 DMX Value Mean Value Function 0 255 Linear Green saturation adjustment 0 100 96 Blue Channel Ch 5 DMX Value Mean Value Function 0 255 Linear Blue saturation adjustment 0 100 96 User s manual 1 01 20 Palco 3 Palco 5 GB Strobe Shutter Channel Ch 1 SGM Elettronica Light Technology DMX Value Mean Value Function 0 7 Shutter closed 8 15 Shutter open 16 151 Linear Strobe frequency adjustment from 1 to 20 Hz 152 159 Pulse open effect low speed 160 167 Pulse open effect medium speed 168 175 Pulse open effect high speed 176 183 Pulse close effect low speed 184 191 Pulse close effect medium speed 191 199 Pulse close effect high speed 200 207 Random strobe effect low speed 208 215 Random strobe effect medium s
45. wer supply is the same as indicated on the fixture s I D plate The unit must be protected by a thermal magnetic circuit breaker Palco is controlled via DMX 512 serial digital signal Cables for connection to the signal supplied are fitted with standard XLR 5 Pin connectors It is indispensable to use cables that meet EI A RS 485 specifications to connect the fixtures to the control console User s manual 1 01 14 Palco 3 Palco 5 GB SGM Elettronica Light Technology Installation and positioning Palco is an automated colour changing fixture suitable for use in decorative architectural and show lighting The type of installation can therefore be varied according to its use Palco can be permanently mounted in the case of fixed installations by means of the four holes on its base using the M6 screws as shown in the diagram The distance between the holes is 180 mm on the front and 204 5 mm on the side It s also possible to fit a display safety cover to avoid any unauthorized use of the front control panel The display cover is fitted as follows Loosen the hex screws fixing the horizontal positioning bracket using the 3 mm key provided Turn the bracket 45 to uncover the top fixing screws of the front panel Remove the first two screws with a Phillips screwdriver not supplied Turn the head s horizontal positioning bracket 45 until the other two front panel screws can be seen Remove the last two screws w

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