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1. cesses ene 13 Shutting Down the FIXEIUEFG i sisiyan a k lk anan Ka RE XERE KA NAN D KA KE KE DK A kra Ml RR 15 Placing Fixture in Road Case au 15 Chapter 3 Menu System Navigating the Menu System lkkkkklkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkakkka xak ka axak aa au u uu u uu u uu u uu uu uu u uu uu u uu uu uu ak 17 The SHOWGUN Display saab 17 Navigational BASICS zus eu diabetes ane da WE VE SA AA i b ne wek l b hada 18 Display in Menu Locked Mode tect eee kk kk kak ka kaka kaka aa kak kak kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk ka a 18 Fixture Software Version essen kaka kaka aka kak ka ak ka ak naa kk kk kk kk kk ka 18 DMX Start Channel rana kk kk au kaka kaka ka aka ak kak kak kak ka kk ak ka kk a OP kk kk 18 Error Message DISD OY sy layan N k ee AA L na a ka Di blke Mad Edd we da Kaka 18 Unlocking the Menu SS LENS ap ata ee dame dede date Dore 19 Exiting the Ment System ain hausses h kek n k Zu wu Zan oie ahaa ee 19 Menu Map sn 19 Menu system Options sis aa Ea UR d KAR NAK ae 22 DMX Address MENU ern 22 Setting DMX Start Chahine une ern 22 Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment csse nnns 23 Sel Parameters MENU sa y s sel chan qu ed i aaa ali letra aa AUGERE daa E 24 Factory Default Settings nena nnnm nean aa kk kak kk kk kk a 24 PaM TIJE nm PP e Er O A 24 Pan INV CUE se intii idile ce cito tds 25 TUE pie 25 E o OOO o ku ey epey SEE WU wa uwe WAA 26 Data
2. of flags at the same time Calibrate the flags 6 Power up the fixture Unlock the Menu system by pressing Menu Y button for a few seconds until the display goes to the 2 line format 7 Use the left and right arrows to scroll to the Test option Press Enter 4 to select 8 Use the up and down arrows to scroll to SETUP MOTORS Press Enter 4 to A select Use y arrows to scroll to YES and press Enter 4 to select Flags will energize against the standoffs 9 Using a 2 mm hex key loosen the set screw at the base of the flag 10 Adjust each flag vertically to the tick mark on the inside standoff Tick marks for vertical flag adjustment 11 Remove the service harness and re attach the connectors to the 2 phase driver board 12 Reinsert the bulk head and replace the two 4M socket caps 13 Home the fixture and test flags Make sure they are not hitting when fully closing from the console or the menu system 52 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Pouier Supply SHOWGUNS fixtures have two power supplies PS1 and PS2 that split the power requirements for the different fixture components SHOWGUN 2 0 Power Supply Focus Zoom Iris 2 phase board Address 8 CPU board CPU Soft Edge Gobo Rotate 2 phase board Address 4 Ps2 Shutter Cyan 2 phase board Address 1 Magenta Yellow 2 phase board Address 1 Display SHOWGU
3. e Connect the green and yellow core to the plug terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow e Connect the blue core to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured black e Connect the brown core to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured red WARNING Class 1 equipment This equipment must be earthed Vatic Fitter Heads Information Danmark Advarsel Beskyttelse mod elektrisk chock Vigtigt Lederne med gul groen isolation maa kun tilsluttes en klemme maerket eller ale 8 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 2 oetup and Configuration Mounting the Fixture You can mount your SHOWGUN or SHOWGUN 2 5 fixture suspended from a support system such as a truss or freestanding on its base WARNING AN Equipment suitable for dry locations only Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture CAUTION N All models of SHOWGUN fixtures must be installed and operated by trained personnel only Always use a secondary safety cable when mounting this fixture Do not mount on a flammable surface or within 1 m 3 ft of a flammable object Maintain a minimum focus distance of 4 m 13 1 ft from any flammable 4m object 4m Maintain a minimum focus distance to non flammable lighted object of 3 m 9 8 ft Note Due to the wide variety of possible lighting designs High End Systems cannot make specific mounting recommendations
4. 2 5 User Manual 59 Appendix B Important Safety Information Warning For Continued Protection Against Injury To Persons 1 Use secondary safety cable when mounting this fixture 2 Caution Hot lamp may be an explosion hazard Do not open for 5 minutes after switching off Wear eye and hand protection when re lamping 3 Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 160 C 320 F Allow a minimum of 10 minutes for cooling before handling 4 Change the lamp if it becomes damaged or thermally deformed 60 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual Appendix B Important Safety Information Appendice C Importantes Informations Sur La S curit Mise n Garde Pour Une Protection Permanente Contre Les Incendies 1 Cet appareil est con u pour l usage avec les lampes sp cifi es seulement Son utilisation avec tout autre type de lampe peut tre dangereuse et annuler la garantie Ne pas monter les lampes sur une surface inflammable Maintenir une distance minimum de 1 0 m tre de mati res inflammables Ne remplacer les fusibles qu avec des mod les et valeurs assign es recommand s Respecter une distance minimum de 4 0 m tre par rapport aux objets clair s Cet appareil de connection au circuit comporte une protection contre les surcharges de 20 A Mise En Garde Pour Une Protection Permanente Contre Les Chocs lectriques 1 5 Si cet quipement est livr sans prise de cable veuillez conn
5. 30 1 32 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual Chapter 4 Fixture Programming SHOWGUN and SHOWGUN 2 5 DMX Programming Overview A parameter is a fixture attribute that can be controlled to modify the light beam in terms of color beam quality and pattern intensity or focus position DMX programming assigns a DMX value to each of the fixture s parameters A look sometimes referred to a scene or a cue is one combination of parameter settings These looks are the building blocks for show creation Full Speed verses MSpeed Control Some parameters can be set to operate at full speed or MSpeed motor speed Full speed operations are completed in the shortest length of time after the motor starts moving With MSpeed control change occurs smoothly over the entire MSpeed time value selected For example if you select an MSpeed time of 30 seconds the motor will gradually change position until it reaches its new destination at the end of 30 seconds DMX Programming Options Using a DMX controller you can program an unlimited number of looks and retain direct control over the SHOWGUN fixture at all times Programming uiith a DMX Console The Wholehog the Hog iPC and the Road Hog lighting consoles and Hog 3PC software are available from High End Systems to control SHOWGUN fixtures see Related Products and Accessories on page 3 For information on whether your DMX controller supports SHOWGUN fixtures contact the co
6. E EE KE KER ER E 34 Color MINO sac as 35 COT COOL cae mana mat 35 A ana nt a e ua i d ani e aaa at 35 Case scan adn ae O CUE na Aa eat Oo o i a 36 LED Tracking System 000 aia nd ni a Kwa o d o e AA cin d c wc B 36 LED Tracking FUACUOAS esse 36 LED Tracking System DIMMING ii ika yan din ka u ee 36 DIM Tracking MOUG 7 9T rca 36 Tracking System Independent Dim Mode 36 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 gt User Manual Shutter and Lamp Effects ica 37 ZOOM and FOCUS aaa 38 MSpeed Motor Speed iisesesseercu n n n r n ns LE Z SENE ia 38 Macros cr gt 22 zz m gz z lt _ anzaZ mm n n ARE 38 Control Settings sn ee mm 39 Side Mounting and Angular Mount by Moving Truss kk kk kk kk kk nmn 39 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Fixture Component Replacement secre es aax a au u au ua uu u nnne 41 Replacing FUSES Liliana 41 Locating FUSES c ada 41 Replacement USC Signa say yed raya yan Wire ka ne Wa key Su Sa ee beka al be k data 43 Reblacing The Lamp aan Xub Yana biy ay ewa k wa b ka na d n Wa Wan 43 Replacing Lithopatterns B kk kk kk kk kaka kaka aa kak kak kk kk kak kak kk kk kk kk kk kk kk nn 45 Driver Boards sa kkkakkka ka kaka xaka a kla kl na na RR WR an W k aia KE kk R 46 SHOWGUN 2 Phase Boards eee kk kk kk kk
7. SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual OHigh End Systems Inc 2008 All Rights Reserved Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice High End Systems Inc assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Trademarks used in this text High End Systems WholeHog and Lithopatterns are registered trademarks and SHOWGUN Internal Effects the High End Systems globe logo Light Burst the Hog logo are trademarks of High End Systems Inc or High End Systems Europe Ltd Hog is a registered trademark of Flying Pig Systems Belden is a registered trademark of Belden Inc FastFit is a trademark and Philips is a registered trademark of Philips Lighting Company Krytox is a registered trademark of DuPont Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products High End Systems disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names owned by others HIGH END SYSTEMS S SHOWGUN user Manual Version 3 1 March 2009 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual Contacting High nd Systems U S and the Americas Sales Department Customer Service World Wide Web High End Systems Inc 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin TX 78758 USA voice 512 836 2242 fax 512 837 5290 Toll Free 800 890 8989 High End Systems Inc 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin TX
8. 2 gt User Manual Chapter I Product Overvieui The SHOWGUN and SHOWGUN 2 5 fixtures from High End Systems are high powered automated lights that can project images change and mix dichroic colors and switch from hard edge to soft edge all within a compact system SHOWGUN output is 100 000 lumens and SHOWGUN 2 5 produces 130 000 lumens Both models provide high energy focused or soft edge washes and gobo projection with a 10 inch 250 mm output beam and an innovative LED Tracking System A new patent pending optical design incorporates a proprietary optically accurate polymer microfresnel lens allowing both SHOWGUN models to produce a true focused hard edge or a soft edge combination without the need for two separate fixture types The true focused hard edge allows SHOWGUN fixtures to project High End Systems Lithopattern images while the soft edge abilities exceed industry standards Soft edge hard edge enabling for SHOWGUN fixtures is easily accomplished from any lighting console The SHOWGUN LED Tracking System is a homogeneously mixed RGB LED circular array that you can match to the color of the main output beam or use to project a complementary color by mixing RGB values Producing over 5000 lumens of output the LED Tracking System works in tandem with the SHOWGUN fixture s other features All SHOWGUN models use short arc metal halide lamps with a FastFit socket design that allows for a more compact reflector combinatio
9. 3 Using the left and right arrows on the Center button scroll to LAMP LIFE LIMIT 4 Using the up and down arrows on the Center button choose the ENABLE option and press Enter to select Data Loss Timeout Use this menu option to determine how the fixture will react in the event of DMX data loss Set the shutter to stay open until shutdown or to close one second after data loss To set the DATA LOSS TIMEOUT 1 Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system to the top level menus 2 Using the left and right arrows on the Center button scroll through the top level to SET PARAMETERS MENU and press the Enter button to select 3 Using the left and right arrows on the Center button scroll to DATA LOSS TIMEOUT 4 Using the up and down arrows on the Center button choose LONG to keep the shutter open until shutdown or SHORT to close the shutter 1 second after data loss and press the Enter button to select 26 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 3 Menu System Fixture Mode Menu The Mode menu crossloads software from one fixture to other SHOWGUN fixtures on the link Crossloading Fixture Software A fixture running a newer software version can load the new software to all other SHOWGUN fixtures on the link using the CROSSLOAD FIRMWARE menu option To CROSSLOAD FIRMWARE from one fixture to all SHOWGUN fixtures on the link 1 Disconnect or bypass any controllers serial data distributor
10. 78758 USA voice 800 890 8989 fax 512 834 9195 toll free 800 890 8989 http www highend com SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual Declaration of Conformitu according to ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN45104 Manufacturer s name High End Systems Inc Manufacturer s address 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin Texas 78758 USA Distributor s name High End Systems Inc Distributor s address 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin Texas 78758 USA Declares that the product Product Name SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 Product Number All Product Options All conforms to the following EEC directives 73 23 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC 89 336 EEC as amended by 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC Equipment referred to in this declaration of conformity was first manufactured in compliance with the following standards in 2005 Safety EN 60598 1 1997 EN 60598 2 17 1990 A1 A3 1998 A13 1999 EMC EN 55022 Conducted Emissions Class A Radiated Emissions Class A ANSI C63 4 Class A FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class A VCCI V 1 2001 04 Class A EN 55024 EN 61000 4 2 4 8kV EN 61000 4 3 A1 3V m EN 61000 4 4 1kV 0 5kV EN 61000 4 5 2kV 1kV EN 61000 4 6 3 Vrms EN 61000 4 11 gt 95 0 5p 30 25p gt 95 250p EN 61000 3 2 Class A EN 61000 3 3 USA Friday March 27 2009 Kenneth Stuart Hansen Compliance Engineer SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual Product Modification Warning High End Systems products are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of United Stat
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12. DMX link to strobe their shutters Strobe at random times in unison from slow to fast Lamp Functions see next table When you select the Lamp Functions option in the Shutter Lamp Function channel the Shutter channel lets you create lamp boost lightning and strobing effects Shutter Lamp Function Shutter Channel Lamp Functions Closes shutter Periodic lamp strobes lamp at specified intervals from slow to fast Allows all SHOWGUN Fixtures on the DMX link to strobe their lamps at random times from slow to fast Allows all SHOWGUN Fixtures on the DMX link to strobe their lamps at random times in unison from slow to fast Boost lamp black Six time ranges from 1 25 second Note Boost lamp white Six time ranges from 1 25 second Nete Lightning strikes Six lightning variations are available The Dim channel scales the overall brightness of the lightning stroke Opens shutter NOTE The Boost effect boosts the Lamp above the fixture s Watt level for the specified period of time The lamp is also boosted during the Lightning effects Before another Boost or Lightning effect can occur the Shutter channel must be moved to either closed or open or the Lamp Control channel must be moved outside the Lamp Function range Boost effects to black boost the lamp for a specified time then close the shutter Boost effects to white boost the lamp for a specified time then leave the shutter open with the lamp dimmed SHOWGUN
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14. SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 37 CHAPTER 4 Fixture Programming Zoom and Focus Zoom moves the 10 microfresnel lens in and out to make the image larger Focus sharpens the output by moving the air spaced achromatic lens located inside the lamp housing MSpeed Motor Speed The MSpeed sets the time required for a motor to complete movement when changing from one position to another MSpeed provides a means for all motors to reach their target position at the same time even though each motor may have different distances to travel MSpeed movement is extremely smooth because the fixture controls its own movements and is not dependent on DMX refresh rates MSpeed times vary from 0 15 seconds to 252 7 seconds However if you apply MSpeed to a parameter be sure that the delay value length of time allowed for the entire look is longer than the MSpeed value to allow the motors to complete their movement before the end of the cue An MSpeed value that is longer than the delay value could produce an undesirable result for example no light output during the scene For a listing of exact MSpeed times see Appendix A MSpeed Conversion Table on page 57 MSpeed can be applied to the Pan and Tilt Color and Gobo functions You can disable Pan and Tilt MSpeed with the Control parameter to allow MSpeed to apply only to Color and or Gobo parameters Macros The Macro parameter controls Internal Effects macros These are factory programmed sequences
15. driver board functionality but in a different configuration The 2 phase board for Zoom Focus and Iris functions along with the 3 phase boards are combined on a single board along with the CPU board This multifunction board has a single standoff for orienting it in the fixture When replacing a board observe the following warnings WARNING AN Disconnect power before servicing zt Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 130 C Ali 266 F Allow the fixture to cool before handling SHOWGUN 2 Phase Boards Four 2 phase boards control the motors for all CMY color flags Soft Edge Flags Gobo Indexing and Rotation as well as Zoom Focus and Tris functions These boards are located together on a bracket inside the electronics housing behind the display panel Boards 1 and 2 are on the front side of the bracket Boards 4 and 8 are on the backside sf ef ef sf O Board 1 M1 DIM 1 al PT Board 2 al lt d ul M1 Magenta 1 M2 Magenta 2 M3 Yellow 1 MA Yellow 2 94 5V Status LED SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 45 CHAPTER 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting MTG4 Note Ww UU 2 Al o o 9 o LD1 LD2 LD3 LD4 O n MTG3 O Board 4 Board 8 In Showgun 2 5 fixtures the Focus Zoom and Iris functions are located on the main boards instead of a separate 2 phase board 46 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 5 Maintenance and Troub
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17. screws WARNING DANGER OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK Class 1 equipment This equipment must be earthed Do not connect to an ungrounded supply Equipment suitable for dry locations only Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture Disconnect power before re lamping or servicing Do not mount SHOWGUN on or within 4 M of flammable objects Do not mount SHOWGUN 2 5 on or within 5 M of flammable objects DANGER INTENSE HEAT Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 150 C 302 F Allow the fixture to cool before handling A SP Ef Fixture Component Replacement Replacing Fuses Locating Fuses Fuse Location and Access Symptom of Failure Motor Power One fuse located on each Power Supply s Fixture shuts down and will not Supply Input input board receive power Motor Power Tio ads on the nici Fixture shuts down and will not Supply Output receive power Lamp Power Two fuses located on the power supply Lamp will not strike Supply Input board next to the mains connection 2 phase F1 and F2 on the upper left corner of each Motors driving associated functions driver boards board will not operate Board LEDs are off 3 phase One fuse plus one extra on the each board Pan or Tilt board related motors and driver boards fans will be off SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Fuse Fuse Location and Access Symptom of Failure LED Control One Fuse LEDs
18. switches back to the large 8 character format and after a few seconds begins the standard display for the locked mode as described above Menu Map Option Levelt Level 2 2 Level Setting Description Notes DMX E SET DMX START 1 483 Selected value becomes the first DMX value in MENU CHANNEL the range for that fixture on a DMX 512 link FACTORY DEFAULT ON Reverts fixture to default setting SETTINGS OFF Indicates a factory default has changed PAN TILT SWAP DISABLED Restores default Pan and Tilt Motion ENABLED Swaps the Pan and Tilt Motion PAN INVERT DISABLED Restores default Pan motor direction ENABLED Inverts Pan motor direction TILT INVERT DISABLED Restores default Tilt motor direction SET MENU ENABLED Inverts Tilt motor direction OFF DISPLAY LEVEL OFF Display fully dimmed when menu is locked ON Turns display on DISABLED Disables lamp life tracking LAMP LIFE LIMIT Tracks the time the lamp is on and sends a ENABLED warning when the lamp approaches it s rated life limit DATA LOSS SHORT Shutter closes 1 second after data loss TIMEOUT LONG Shutter closes when fixture shuts down FIXTURE MODE CROSSLOAD NO Safe setting _ MENU FIRMWARE YES Uploads fixture software to all other SHOWGUN fixtures on the link SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 19 CHAPTER 3 Menu System Level 1 TEST MENU TEST MENU INFORMATION MENU Option um devel2 Setting Description Notes HOME FIXTURE Hom
19. that allow you to quickly program complicated looks in one scene cue Each Internal Effect macro modifies a specific set of parameters while allowing user control of all other parameters in the scene The amplitude of the position macro movement is determined by the Pan Coarse channel and Tilt Coarse channel respectively The MSpeed channel controls the speed of the macros With the MSpeed set at the default value of DMX 0 4 an Internal Effects macro completes its movement in approximately 2 5 seconds This provides a pleasing look when the additional variation given by using the MSpeed channel is not required With the MSpeed set between DMX 5 255 Internal Effects macros complete movement at the selected MSpeed time up to 25 seconds 38 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 4 Fixture Programming Control Settings The Control parameter activates certain Fixture functions To access all SHOWGUN Control settings except for Pan amp Tilt MSpeed Off first select a control channel value then set the Shutter channel to 0 NOTE The Control channel should not be crossfaded 08 See Disables all Control settings for normal operation T77 MSpeed Off channel should not be crossfaded 80 88 Remotely restrikes the fixture s lamp options 90 98 Lamp Off Remotely extinguishes the fixture s lamp Remotely deactivates the fixture When a fixture is shut down the lamp is extinguished power to the motors is disable
20. the Menu system by pressing the Menu Y button for a few seconds until the display goes to the 2 line format 2 Use the left and right arrows lt on the Center button to scroll through menu options at the current level 3 Stop at the desired menu and press the Enter 4 button to select Note The new option will not be stored unless the Enter button is pressed 4 If there is another level of menu choices repeat Steps 2 and 3 5 At the option or setting level of the menu use the Up and Down arrows Son the Center button to scroll to the desired option or setting The option flashes until the Enter button is pressed Pressing the Enter button stores the new value for that option Pressing the Menu button returns to the previous menu level without changing the value of an option 6 Continue pressing the Menu button to move back up levels until exiting the Menu system Display in Menu Locked Mode The SHOWGUN display panel gives access to the fixture s onboard Menu System When the Menu System is in locked mode the panel displays in large 8 character format designed to be viewed from a distance Under normal circumstances when the display is locked it cycles between displaying the SHOWGUN logo the High End Systems logo the fixture s software version LV the fixture s configuration type STANDARD and the fixture s DMX start channel DMX CHE Any errors present are also displayed in an 8 character error description Fixture Soft
21. 22401 0 DE 69331145 2 DE 69525856 7 DE 69734744 3 DE 797503 DK 0655144 DK 1447702 EP 0475082 EP 0621495 EP 0655144 EP 0662275 EP 0767398 EP 0797503 EP 0969247 EP 1447702 ES 0621495 FR 0621495 FR 0655144 FR 0662275 FR 1447702 GB 2043769B GB 2055842B GB 2283808B GB 2290134B GB 2291814B GB 2292530B GB 2292896B GB 2294909B GB 2295058B GB 2303203B GB 2306887B GB 2307036B GB 2316477B IE 0621495 IT 034244BE 2005 IT 0621495 IT 0655144 JP 3495373 JP 3793577 NL 0621495 NL 0797503 NL 0969247 UK 0621495 UK 0655144 UK 0662275 UK 0797503 UK 0969247 UK 1447702 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual vii viii SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual Table of Contents SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual onore hh u uuu uuu i Contacting High End Systems wenn n kl Alanya nawa nU APO ka een ii D CO Or CONO rr aa iii Product Modification Warning en a cx kr kan k WA WANA NY aa a A DIDWA CP RR MEE iv Important Safety MO e cOn aan IV FCE AOL E ES nia V SaFfety SYMDO S corsia a ia V Warranty In ol MEI ON dd vi Limited Warrants vi Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair vi a A A ll ER o O rara vi POLIS diari dc pa deal a dn ici cea en a oa d s i aia aan aul tt a vi Chapter 1 Product Overview SHOWGUN SHOWGUNO Features uuunuunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 1 FORTE e p 1 gpera tO ala 2 Sl
22. 34 219 86 DB 4954 144 56 90 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 57 Appendix A MSpeed Conversion Table 5224 141 55 8D 5596v 137 54 89 5884 134 53 86 6480 128 50 80 8559 109 43 6D Grm s 99 101 49 96 38 6A 67 65 64 63 61 10928 90 35 5A 11061 89 35 59 56 122 91 80 31 50 13882 69 27 45 1403268 27 447 Ham ME RECS LM ME 36 58 23 55 22 52 20 34 170 25 49 16 2A mn nm 185 44 46 28 36 21404 24 9 18 21590 28 9 7 21776 22 9 6 21963 21 8 5 22151 20 8 14 229 11 16 6 0 23103 15 6 OF 23490 13 5 0D 23684 12 5 10 75 23879 1 4 2472 9 4 3 08 24868 6 2 06 24868 6 2 6 58 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual Appendix B Important Safety Information Warning For Continued Protection Against Fire 1 N Ul A U N This equipment is designed for use with specified lamps only Use of any other type lamp may be hazardous and may void the warranty Do not mount on a flammable surface Maintain minimum distance of 1 0 meter 3 feet from combustible materials Replace fuses only with the specified type and rating Observe minimum distance to lighted objects of 4 0 meter 13 feet This equipment for connection to branch circuit having a maximum overload protection of 20 A Warning For Continued Prote
23. Consider the following procedure as a suggested guideline only Mounting the Fixture Upright CAUTION N Do not mount the fixture upright without the four rubber feet attached To mount the fixture upright 1 Place the fixture on a sturdy stable non flammable surface that will support more than the 63 5 kg 140 Ib weight of the SHOWGUN or SHOWGUN 2 5 fixture If the surface is above floor height use safety cables to secure the fixture to the surface 2 Disengage Pan and Tilt locks before powering up the fixture SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 9 CHAPTER 2 oetup and Configuration Truss Mounting When mounting the fixture on a truss or another type of support e Verify the truss or support will handle the combined weight of all the devices on the truss e Always mount a SHOWGUN or SHOWGUN 2 5 fixture using the mounting bracket assembly AN A that shipped with your fixture and a safety cable attached to the fixture s base WARNING Before mounting disconnect power to the fixture If it has been operating allow the fixture to cool for five minutes before handling CAUTION Do not use C Clamps to mount either SHOWGUN model to truss Only experienced lighting personnel should attempt to hang a lighting fixture to an appropriate theatrical truss WARNING In all cases a safety cable should also be fixed between the safety cable mounting point located at the bottom of the fixture base housing and the t
24. DOMONS E 469 mm 18 5 in 596 mm 29 9 in 4 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Operational Pan 420 Tilt 216 Zoom Range 9 18 Fixture Output 100 000 Lumens nvironmental Maximum ambient temperature T4 45 C 113 F Minimum Distance to Flammable Objects 4m 13 1 ft Maximum exterior surface temperature 150 C 302 F Minimum Focus Distance to non flammable object 3 m 10 ft Electrical Power Input Rating 200 240 VAC Fixture Rated Power 2800 W Power Consumption 14 Amps at 208 V 11 Amps at 240V WARNING Class 1 equipment This equipment must be earthed Fuses Motor Power Supply Input 2 5A 250V Slow Blow Littelfuse 90403027EF Motor Power Supply Output 5A 250V Slow Blow Littelfuse 90403012EF 2 phase Driver Boards 2 5A 125V Slow Blow SMF Littelfuse 90402016EF 3 phase Pan and Tilt Board LED Control Board 5A 125V Slow Blow SMF Littelfuse 90412027EF Lamp Power Supply Input 20A 250V Very Fast 90403030EF SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 5 CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Lamp Specifications SHOWGUN RECOMMENDED SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 Lamp PHILIPS MSR 2000 2 PHILIPS MSR 2000 PHILIPS MSR 2500 2 Color Temperature 000K 6000K 7000 K Lamp Life 50 1250 hrs 750 hrs 1250 hrs CRI gt 80 CIE X 320 Y 330 Cable and Connector Specifications DMX data cables Belden 9841 or equivalent meets specifications for EIA
25. ER 3 Menu System Set Parameters Menu The Set Parameters menu sets all factory options to their default settings or changes the factory options individually Factory Default Settings A SHOWGUN fixture ships with the following factory default settings Pan Tilt Swap DISABLED Tilt Invert DISABLED Lamp Life Limit DISABLED Pan Invert DISABLED Display Level 0N Data Loss Timeout SHORT If any of the default settings are changed this menu reverts to the OFF option The ON option restores all factory defaults To check and reset factory defaults 1 Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system to the top level menus 2 Using the left and right arrows on the Center button scroll through the top level to SET PARAMETERS MENU and press the Enter button to select 3 Using the left and right arrows on the Center button scroll to FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS The current state ON or OFF will be displayed 4 To reinstate the factory defaults if OFF is displayed use the up and down arrows on the Center button to scroll to ON and press the Enter button to select Pan Tilt Swap This option swaps the pan motor and tilt motor operation to coordinate movements between fixtures on a link mounted perpendicular to each other To swap Pan and Tilt 1 Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system to the top level menus 2 Using the left and right arrows on the Center button s
26. HOWGUN fixtures Fixture DMX location Fixture channels E nn on the type used per h I Si link fixture Ch nne use First SHOWGUN 30 channels C001 1 30 The Start channel is the number of the first channel in a consecutive block of channels assigned to a fixture Third SHOWGUN 30 channels C031 31 60 Fixture can be assigned the second block of DMX channels without physi cally being the second fixture on the link Second SHOWGUN 30 channels C069 69 98 To avoid overlapping channels place the start channel at the beginning of a range of available channels large enough to accommodate that fixture type Fourth Studio Spot 18 channels C121 121 138 Every channel in the link does not need to be assigned When setting the Start channel on a fixture remember e A fixture s physical location on the link does not have to coincide with the order of channel range assignments in the link See Row 2 in the above table e The fixture s channel range must not overlap any other device s channel range on the link When two devices on the same DMX link have overlapping channel ranges one or both devices will be disabled or behave erratically The single exception would be if two or more fixtures need to respond to controller commands in exactly the same way In that case those fixtures must be the same type for example two SHOWGUN fixtures and must share the entire channel range SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 23 CHAPT
27. Information Instructions pertaining to continued protection against fire electric shock and injury to persons are found in Important Safety Information on page 59 Please read all instructions prior to assembling mounting and operating this equipment Important Informations De S curit Les instructions se rapportant la protection permanente contre les incendies l lectrocution excessif et aux blessures corporelles se trouvent dans l Annexe C Veuillez lire toutes les instructions avant d assembler de monter ou d utiliser cet quipement Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Sicherheitsanleitungen zum Schutz gegen Feuer elektrischen Schlag und Verletzung von Personen finden Sie in Anhang C Vor der Montage dem Zusammenbau und der Intbetriebnahme dieses Ger ts alle Anleitungen sorgf ltig durchlesen Informazioni Importanti Di Sicurezza Le istruzioni sulla protezione da incendi folgorazione e infortuni sono contenute nell appendice C Si prega di leggere tutte le istruzioni prima di assemblare montare e azionare l apparecchiatura Informacion Importante De Seguridad En el Ap ndice C se encuentran instrucciones sobre protecci n continua contra incendios descarga el ctrica y lesiones personales Lea por favor todas las instrucciones antes del ensamblaje montaje y operaci n de este equipo iv SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cl
28. LAMP HOURS Displays lamp operation time in hours minutes LAMP STRIKES Displays current number of lamp strikes LAMP HR STRIKE N Default safe setting RESET 44H din Enter for 5 seconds to reset fixture hours O LAMP OFF LAMP STATUS LAMP ON Displays current lamp LAMP STRIKING status LAMP ERROR SOFTWARE VERSTON V 44 Major Minor Build PAN HW SW TILT HW SW SHUTTER CYAN HW SW MAG YELLOW Displays the Hardware and Software versions for HW SW each logic board in the fixture EDGE GOBO ROT HW SW FOCUS Z00M IRIS MODULE VERSION MENU N DISPLAY ERRORS XXXXXXXXXXXXX Scrolls through errors displayed in 2 line MENU XXXXXXXXXXXXX 16 character format CHANNELS m Displays channel range for current configuration NEEDED 30 for SHOWGUN fixtures NEXT DMX CHANNEL Current start channel channels needed 1 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 21 CHAPTER 3 Menu System Menu System Options The following sections describe and give examples for selecting and or setting available menu options DMX Address Menu DMX Address is the top level menu selection used to set the fixture s DMX start channel Use this menu option to change the existing DMX start channel to another DMX start channel Setting DMX Start Channel To set the DMX start channel 1 Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system to the top level menus DMX ADDRESS MENU is the f
29. Menu system for both SHOWGUN models provides fixture configuration options This chapter shows you how to access and navigate the Menu System the options available at each Menu level and includes examples Navigating the Menu System The onboard Menu system lets you perform the following functions at the fixture level e Assign a DMX start channel e Access and set fixture options e View fixture status e Crossload software between fixtures The SHOWGUN Display The front panel on SHOWGUN fixtures has a dot matrix display and six arrows on navigation This display reduces the menu levels required and dramatically increases usability with the capability of displaying up to two 16 character lines of text Menu system buttons Alpha numeric display Use Left and Right arrows to Use Up and Down arrows to move through the current select from available value or menu level options setting options Use the Menu button on the left Use the Enter button on the when viewing the display to right when viewing the display unlock the menu and move back Use the four way Center to select the currently displayed to the previous menu level button to navigate through levels menu value or option SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 17 CHAPTER 3 Menu System The SHOWGUN fixture can sense orientation and automatically inverts the display and the Center button s functions when the fixture is mounted upside down Navigational Basics 1 Unlock
30. N SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 53 CHAPTER 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting SHOWGUN 2 5 Power Supply Power Functions Supply Board Connection Soft Edge Gobo Rotate 2 phase board Address 4 Shutter Cyan 2 phase board Address 1 Magenta Yellow 2 phase board Address 1 Zoom 1 Zoomi TT i PS1 S2 Display 54 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting System State LEDs Five labeled LEDs on the display panel indicate the following system activity Name Color State Problem Description On 45 sec On 1 4 sec Off Running normal motion control code Status Green Blinking Board communication activity for example during a software upload EU m 320 processor card in the base housing is receiving code Off Yes Check that the harness is connected from the HD1 on the LED status board to HD8 on the Tilt board On Ne lamp ison Lamp is off Off Maybe If the Status Lamp is also off Check that the harness is Lamp White connected from the HD1 on the LED status board to HD8 on the Tilt board L Projector lamp is either cooling down or in a indeterminate Blinking sar PSU2 Blinking No Power Supply 2 is working PSU1 Steady No oo Power Supply 1 is working 5V Red Steady No oo Fixture s Motion Control system is receiving power Board L D States The CPU 2 phase 3 phase LED Control and Data Communication boards are mounted for easy access on the bracke
31. RS 485 applications with the following characteristics e2 conductor twisted pair plus a shield emaximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF ft emaximum capacitance between conductor and shield 55 pF ft emaximum resistance of 200 1000 ft enominal impedance 100 1400 DMX data connectors 5 pin male and female XLR connectors DMX data terminators Male XLR connector with 120 ohm terminator LithoPattern Specifications Diameter 64 9 mm 20 mm 2 56 in 008 in Clear Aperture 53 34 mm 25 mm 2 1 in 01 in Concentricity of Clear Aperture 18 mm 007 in Maximum Thickness 2 80 mm 17in 6 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual Chapter e Setup and Configuration SHOWGUN and SHOWGUNS 2 5 fixture setup includes mounting connecting to power and DMX linking and configuration Use the following steps to set up and configure your SHOWGUN fixture 1 Unpack the fixture Install power cord cap for your location Mount the fixture upright or suspended from a standard truss Connect the fixture to a DMX controller via DMX cabling Connect the fixture to power a uk Y N Configure the fixture for DMX control Unpacking the Fixture Both SHOWGUN and SHOWGUN 2 5 fixtures ship in a road case specifically designed to protect the product during transport When unpacking inspect the fixture for physical damage to components High End Systems assumes no responsibility for products that ar
32. ag e ou thermiquement d form e SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 61 Appendix B Important Safety Information Anhang C Wichtige Hinweise Fur Ihre Sicherheit Warnung Zum Schutz Vor Brandgefahr 1 Diese Ausr stungen sind f r Gebrauch mit angegebenen Lampen nur entworfen Der Gebrauch irgend eines anderen Lampentyps k nnte Sie gef hrden und Ihre Garantie au er Kraft setzen 2 Das Ger t nie auf einer feuergef hrlichen Fl che montieren 3 Stets einen Mindestabstand von 1 Meter zu brennbaren Materialien einhalten 4 Zum Ersatz nur Sicherungen verwenden die dem vorgeschriebenen Typ und Nennwert entsprechen 5 Einen Mindestabstand von 4 Meter zu den angestrahlten Objekten einhalten 6 Dieses Ger t darf nur an eine Zweigleitung mit einem berlastungsschutz von h chstens 20 A angeschlossen werden Warnung Zum Schutz Gegen Gef hrliche K rperstr me 1 5 Wenn dieses Ger t ohne einen Netzkabelstecker erhalten wurde ist der entsprechende Netzkabelstecker entsprechend dem folgenden Code anzubringen Braun Unter Spannung stehend Blau Neutral Gr n Gelb Erde Vor dem Austauschen von Lampen oder vor Wartungsarbeiten stets den Netzstecker ziehen Diese Ger te sind nur zum Einbau in trockenen Lagen bestimmt und m ssen vor Regen und Feuchtigkeit gesch tzt werden Servicearbeiten sollten nur von Fachpersonal ausgef hrt werden Das Ger t enth lt keine wartungsbed rftigen T
33. allows you to create tri color beam effects You can choose whether to control one or both flags of a pair SINGLE FLAG MODE Flag 1 O O O Flag 2 O O Ole 9 OC 0 JM 127 128 gt 254 255 50 100 DUAL FLAG MODE iasi 9020000 O Flag 2 Y 0000300 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 35 CHAPTER 4 Fixture Programming RGB Color The LED Tracking System uses Red Green and Blue LEDs RGB to produce a color spectrum you can control and dim independently from the main output beam There are 36 RGB LED modules that make up the LED Tracking System Each RGB Module consists of a homogenizing lens and an RGB die LED Tracking System The LED Tracking System uses 3 watt LEDs that can produce close to 5000 lumens of light and can be used along with or independent from the main output The LED Tracking System allows you to select an LED color that matches the color from the main output beam or tracks with a complementary color LED Tracking Functions The LED Tracking System is capable of strobing and other effects independent from those applied to the main output beam Allows exact intensity control of each LED color Selects whole colors at variable speeds Cycles through colors Periodic Strobe Strobes LEDs at specified intervals LED Tracking System Dimming Most automated luminaires have a single intensity system In addition to the main output intensity the SHOWGUN provides an additional intensit
34. ass A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Safety Symbols The following international caution and warning symbols appear in margins throughout this manual to highlight messages gt p C I 3 Mop E Bt This symbol appears adjacent to Caution messages Not heeding these messages could result in personal injury and or damage to equipment This symbol appears adjacent to high voltage warning messages Not heeding these messages could result in serious personal injury This symbol indicates the minimum focus distance from a combustible object This symbol cautions against mounting the fixture on or near a flammable surface This symbol indicates an explosion hazard This symbol cautions against an Ultraviolet Radiation hazard This symbol indicates that eye protection should be worn to prevent potential injury This symbol warns of a fire hazard This symbol indicates that while o
35. ci data en red SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 57 CHAPTER 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 58 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual Appendix A MSpeed Conversion Table The following table lists the MSpeed motor movement times and their corresponding DMX controller values If you have a numeric type controller use the Value Decimal dec column If you have a fader type controller use the Value Percentage 96 column If your controller allows you to program hex values use the Value hex column 0 17 258 99 FD 2454 177 69 81 0 19 252 99 FC Cea aia 84 De 25 17 176 69 BO 0 21 251 98 FB 25 80 175 69 AF 0 25 250 98 FA 26 45 174 68 AE 0 28 249 98 F9 Gsm m _27 10 173 68 AD 047 246 96 F6 800 208 amp D0 0 55 245 96 F5 29 80 169 66 A9 0 63 244 96 F4 EE BETER OE OT 1017 205 80 CD _10 58 204 80 CC deli Ee NE A EUM XIR Ha TE ET 3608 163 64 AS 13 7 198 78 C6 3633 160 63 A0 _38 65 157 62 9D 3944v 156 61 266 230 90 E6 dem 186 61 9B 2 86 229 90 E5 _41 04 154 60 3 07 228 89 E4 41 85 153 60 3 29 227 89 E3 1761 189 74 BD EA E UE 3 52 226 89 E2 43 50 151 59 44 34 150 59 _45 19 149 58 19 79 185 73 B9 EIET EEN cam 221 87 DD 2093 183 72 B7 506 220 86 De 2151 182 7 86 8
36. cool before handling To replace a lithopattern in the rotating gobo wheel 1 Remove the fixture s bezel cover and rotate the gobo wheel until the selected lithopattern is easy to access 2 Locate the spring securing the lithopattern to the wheel Pull the spring tip towards the center of the aperture The spring will release from its groove inside the aperture 3 Remove the spring and lithopattern 4 Place the new lithopattern into the aperture 5 Install lithopatterns with the coated side away from the lamp To determine which side of the lithopattern is coated place the tip of a pen against each side of the lithopattern and view it from a slight angle On the coated side the tip of the pen appears to touch its reflection On the uncoated side there appears to be a gap between the pen and its reflection 6 Replace the spring 7 After replacing the lithopattern clean it by using a soft lint free cotton cloth and a mild glass cleaning solution containing no ammonia 44 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Driver Boards The SHOWGUNS fixture is designed with two basic types of motor driver boards A driver board is interchangeable with other boards of its type Standoffs and contact screws allow for position specific board addressing The fixture will not function correctly if contact screws are missing from driver boards Note SHOWGUN 2 5 fixtures have the same
37. croll through the top level to SET PARAMETERS MENU and press the Enter button to select 3 Using the left and right arrows on the Center button scroll to PAN TILT SWAP The current state ENABLED or DISABLED will be displayed 4 Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to scroll to ENABLED to swap pan and tilt or DISABLED to revert fixture to default setting and press the Enter button to select 24 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 3 Menu System Pan Invert This menu option inverts the direction of the pan motor to coordinate movements between fixtures mounted opposite each other horizontally To invert the fixture s Pan motion 1 Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system to the top level menus 2 Using the left and right arrows on the Center button scroll through the top level to SET PARAMETERS MENU and press the Enter button to select 3 Using the left and right arrows on the Center button scroll to PAN INVERT The current state ENABLED or DISABLED will be displayed 4 Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to scroll to ENABLED to invert Pan movement or DISABLED to revert fixture to default setting and press the Enter button to select Tilt Invert This menu option inverts the direction of the tilt motor to coordinate movements between fixtures on a link facing each other vertically To invert the fixture s Tilt motion 1 Press the Menu b
38. ction Against lectric Shock 1 If this equipment was received without a line cord plug attach the appropriate line cord plug according to the following code brown live blue neutral green yellow earth In the United Kingdom the colours of the cores in the mains lead of this equipment may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows the core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow the core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black the core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red 3 Class I equipment This equipment must be earthed 4 5 6 Equipment suitable for dry locations only Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture Disconnect power before re lamping or servicing Refer servicing to qualified personnel no user serviceable parts inside Warning For Continued Protection Against Exposure To Excessive Ultraviolet UV Radiation 1 2 Change shields and lenses if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired for example by cracks or deep scratches Never look directly at the lamp while lamp is on SHOWGUN SHOWGUN
39. d and the LED 120 1 4 TUS ciili display reads SHUT DOWN If a fixture is in shutdown mode you must home the fixture to bring it back into operation Insures uninterrupted movement of pan and tilt for fixtures side 131 140 Outrig Mode mounted or in acute angular positions Note Because this is a DMX mode it will not persist in the fixture Side Mounting and Angular Mount by Moving Truss To insure uninterrupted movement of pan and tilt use Outrig mode Operating a fixture in the Outrig mode will slow Pan and Tilt motion Setting the Outrig mode in the Control parameter of your DMX controller lets you turn the option on or off as needed during a production when trusses move to an acute angular position for example Note Because this is a DMX mode it will not persist in the fixture SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 39 CHAPTER 4 Fixture Programming 40 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintaining and servicing the SHOWGUN and SHOWGUN 2 5 fixtures includes replacing parts and cleaning the unit General troubleshooting tips help you identify potential problems SHOWGUN and SHOWGUN 2 5 fixtures have been designed for easy access for service However all service must be performed by qualified personnel only Always observe the following cautions and warnings CAUTION TO AVOID INJURY FROM FALLING COMPONENTS Never operate with missing or loose fasteners or
40. duct units or parts to 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin TX 78758 USA Note Freight Damage Claims are invalid for fixtures shipped in non factory boxes and packing materials Freight All shipping will be paid by the purchaser Items under warranty shall have return shipping paid by the manufacturer only in the Continental United States Under no circumstances will freight collect shipments be accepted Prepaid shipping does not include rush expediting such as air freight Air freight can be sent customer collect in the Continental United States REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER HIGH END SYSTEMS INC MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT AND HIGH END SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE HIGH END SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE INCLUDING LOST PROFITS SUSTAINED OR INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT OR CAUSED BY PRODUCT DEFECTS OR THE PARTIAL OR TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGE WAS FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN Warranty is void if the product is misused damaged modified in any way or for unauthorized repairs or parts This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from stat
41. e damaged during transport Return a product for repair in its road case Before sending anything to the factory call your High End Systems dealer distributor for a Return Material Authorization RMA number The factory cannot accept any goods shipped without an RMA number Pan and Tilt Locking The SHOWGUN fixture ships with pan and tilt latches locked You can unlock adjust these latches to stabilize the fixture for mounting Note Disengage Pan and Tilt locks before operating the fixture SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 7 CHAPTER 2 oetup and Configuration Installing a Power Cord Cap The custom power cord for SHOWGUN and SHOWGUN 2 5 fixtures ships without a power cord cap Use the information in this section to install the correct power cord cap for your location Because of the variety of power cord caps used worldwide High End Systems Inc cannot make specific recommendations for the power cord cap Contact a local authority for the type of power cord cap needed When installing the power cord cap note that the cores in the mains lead are colored according to the following code e green and yellow earth e blue neutral e brown live Installing a Line Cord Cap U K Only In the United Kingdom core colours in the mains lead of this equipment may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in the fixture s plug In that case install a line cord cap in accordance with the following code
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43. ecter la prise de cable correcte selon le code suivant marron phase bleu neutre vert jaune terre D brancher le courant avant de changer les lampes ou d effectuer des r parations Cet quipement doit tre uniquement utilis dans des endroits secs Ne pas l exposer la pluie ou l humidit l int rieur de l quipement il n y a pas de pi ces remplacables par l utilisateur Confiez l entretien un personnel qualifi Equipement de Classe I Cet quipement doit tre mis la terre Mise n Garde Pour Une Protection Permanente Contre Des xpositions xcessives Aux Rayons Ultra Violets UV 1 2 Changer les blindages ou les crans s ils sont visiblement endommag s au point que leur efficacit aient t alt r e par exemple par des fissures ou de profondes gratignures Ne jamais regarder directement la lampe quand celle ci est allum e Mise n Garde Pour Une Protection Permanente Contre Les Blessures Corporelles 1 2 Lors de l assemblage utiliser un cable de s curit secondaire AVERTISSEMENT Les lampes chaudes comportent un risque d explosion Apr s l avoir teinte attendre 5 minutes avant de la d gager Lors du remplacement de la lampe une protection des yeux et des mains est requise Les surfaces de l appareil peuvent atteindre des temp ratures de 160 C Laisser refroidir pendant 5 minutes avant la manipulation Changer la lampe si elle est endomm
44. eile Dieses Ger t geh rt zur Klasse I Dieses Ger t mu geerdet werden Warnung Zum Schutz Gegen berm ssige Ultraviolett UV Bestrahlung 1 2 Die Schutzabdeckungen Linsen und der UV Schutz m ssen ausgewechselt werden wenn sie sichtlich derma en besch digt sind da sie ihre Wirksamkeit einb en z B infolge von Rissen oder tiefen Kratzern Nie direkt in die eingeschaltete Lampe schauen Warnung Zum Schutz Vor Verletzungen 1 Verwenden Sie bei der Installation des Beleuchtungsk rpers ein zus tzliches Sicherheitskabel VORSICHT Bei einer hei e Lampe besteht Explosionsgefahr Nach dem Abschalten der Netzspannung sollten Sie etwa 5 Minuten warten bevor Sie das Lampengeh use ffnen Sch tzen Sie beim Auswechseln der Lampen Ihre H nde und tragen Sie eine Schutzbrille Die Oberfl chen des Ger tes k nnen Temperaturen bis zu 160 C erreichen Vor dem Anfassen stets 5 Minuten lang abk hlen lassen Falls die Lampe besch digt oder durch Warmeeinwirkung verformt ist muB sie ausgewechselt werden 62 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual Appendix B Important Safety Information Ap ndice C Informaci n Importante De Seguridad Advertencia Para Protecci n Continua Contra Incendios 1 OU KR WN Este equipo se disefia para el uso con l mparas especificadas s lo El uso de cualquier otro tipo de l mpara pued resultar peligroso y pued anular la garant a No monte el
45. ens up to lift it off the fixture 3 Remove the two M4 socket caps using a 3mm hex key and slide the bulk head out of the unit 4 After completing the calibration replace the lens by carefully aligning the worm gears and gently rotating the gears to begin threading the lens shaft back into the fixture 50 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 5 Push the lens into the fixture 6 Reattach the retaining clips on the lens shaft Flag Calibration Example SHOWGUN 2 0 This example shows you how to recalibrate the dimmer flags Connect dimmer flag motors directly to 2 phase driver 1 Detach header from motors powering the two DIM flags on the Lower bulk head 2 Remove the two M4 socket caps and slide the Lower bulk head out of the fixture 3 Loosen two captive screws to remove electronic housing cover over the display panel and take out the two service harnesses located on the back side of the display panel 4 Locate the 2 phase board that controls the dimmer motors Disconnect the M1 and M2 for the two DIM flags on Board 2 the lower front board of the 4 board bracket a inside the fixture CHAPTER 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 51 CHAPTER 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 Connect one end of a harness to a flag of the dimmer motor and the other to the corresponding header on the 2 phase board see page 50 You can connect and home one flag or a pair
46. enu system or to move back up the system to the top level menus 2 Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the TEST OPTIONS MENU and press the Enter button to select 3 Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to HOME FIXTURE 4 Press the Enter button to store the selection The fixture will begin homing SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 27 CHAPTER 3 Menu System Lamp State The LAMP STATE option in the TEST OPTIONS menu turns the lamp ON or OFF Copying the Boot Code When new software is uploaded to SHOWGUN fixtures it may contain a new boot code which must be copied to each fixture This is apparent if the fixture displays a BOOTDIFF error CAUTION Do not remove power from the fixture while performing a boot copy To accept and store the new boot code 1 Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system to the top level menus 2 Using the left and right arrows on the Center button scroll to the TEST OPTIONS MENU and press the Enter button to select 3 Using the left and right arrows on the Center button scroll to the COPY BOOT option and press the Enter button to select 4 Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to scroll to the YES option and then press the Enter button to store the command The fixture will store the new boot code then automatically home Display Test Motor Setup This option is used when calibrating flag mo
47. equipo sobre una superficie inflamable Mantenga una distancia m nima de materiales combustibles de 1 0 metro Cambie los fusibles nicamente por otros que sean del tipo y la clasificaci n especificadas Guarda una distancia m nima a objetos iluminados de 4 0 metro Este equipo debe conectarse a un circuito que tenga una protecci n m xima contra las sobrecargas de 20 A Advertencia Para La Protecci n Continua Contra lectrocuciones 1 5 Si se recibi este equipo sin el enchufe de alimentacion monte usted el enchufe correcto seg n el clave siguente moreno vivo azul neutral verde amarillo tierra Desconecte el suministro de energ a antes de recambiar l mparas o prestar servicio de reparaci n Questa apparecchiatura e da usarsi in ambienti secchi Non e da essere esposta ne alla pioggia ne all umidita Derive el servicio de reparaci n de este equipo al personal calificado El interior no contiene repuestos que puedan ser reparados por el usuario Equipo de Clase I Este equipo debe conectarse a la tierra Advertencia Para Protecci n Continua Contra La xposici n A Radiaci n Ultravioleta UV xcesiva 1 2 Cambie el blindaje los lentes si nota una averia visible a tal grado que su eficacia se vea comprometida Por ejemplo en el caso de grietas o rayaduras profundas Jam s mire directamente a la l mpara en tanto sta est encendida Advertencia Para P
48. es all fixture functions or LAMP STATE OFF Indicates or turns lamp off ON Indicates or turns lamp on COPY BOOT NO Does nothing when selected Copies boot code to fixture Test movement function YAN SERE GOBO ROTATE HEAD SOFT EDGE Tests flag lend and wheel functions IM OFF DISPLAY TEST OFF Default Safe setting ON Performs Display test SETUP MOTORS Default Safe setting Runs motor setup routine FF Leaves encoders enabled lt ENCODER TEST Leaves encoders enabled Disables encoders FF CAL RGB LEDS Default Safe setting Calibrates the RGB LEDS CODE MENU For factory use only SENSOR STATUS PAN Displays absolute position of Pan MENU TILT Displays absolute position of Tilt UNIQUE NUMBER Displays fixture s unique 10 character THHHHHHHHIHE number DMX VALUES 1H HH HH Displays current values for all channels in groups MENU 4 RHE THA HHHH of six DMX values screen After selecting CURRENT MAXIMUM or MINIMUM you can view the temperature for the following sensors TOPBOX C HEAD 1 HAC LED TRACKING C TEMPERATURES MENU Default setting is NO Select YES and press Enter for 5 seconds to reset all sensors to Current Temperature FIXTURE HOURS Displays fixture operation time in hours minutes 20 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 3 Menu System Option INFOMATION MENU FIXTURE HOURS NO Default safe setting RESET da Enter for 5 seconds to reset fixture hours O
49. es and International safety regulations Modifications to the product could affect safety and render the product non compliant to relevant safety standards Mise En Garde Contre La Modification Du Produit Les produits High End Systems sont concus et fabriqu s conform ment aux exigences des r glements internationaux de s curit Toute modification du produit peut entrainer sa non conformit aux normes de s curit en vigueur Produktmodifikationswarnung Design und Herstellung von High End Systems entsprechen den Anforderungen der U S Amerikanischen und internationalen Sicherheitsvorschriften Ab nderungen dieses Produktes k nnen dessen Sicherheit beeintr chtigen und unter Umstanden gegen die diesbez glichen Sicherheitsnormen verstoBen Avvertenza Sulla Modifica Del Prodotto I prodotti di High End Systems sono stati progettati e fabbricati per soddisfare i requisiti delle normative di sicurezza statunitensi ed internazionali Qualsiasi modifica al prodotto potrebbe pregiudicare la sicurezza e rendere il prodotto non conforme agli standard di sicurezza pertinenti Advertencia De Modificaci n Del Producto Los productos de High End Systems est n dise ados y fabricados para cumplir los requisitos de las reglamentaciones de seguridad de los Estados Unidos e internacionales Las modificaciones al producto podr an afectar la seguridad y dejar al producto fuera de conformidad con las normas de seguridad relevantes Important Safety
50. ext e 5 pin XLR connectors e Precision stepper motors control dimmer shutter function and color mixing e Interchangeable 2 and 3 phase driver boards are easily accessible simplify servicing Construction e Fast smooth and quiet yoke movement using proprietary multi phase technology e Fast service design for Reflector Condenser and Output lens e Modular construction e Electronic cooling system control e Exterior design prevents stray light scatter e Pan and tilt locks for easy transportation e Custom SHOWGUN roadcase provided 2 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Related Products and Accessories The following table lists other products you can utilize with the SHOWGUN fixture and optional accessories available from your High End Systems dealer distributor For more information about optional accessories contact either your High End Systems dealer distributor High End Systems Sales or visit the High End Systems Web site For contact information see Contacting High End Systems on page ii SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 3 CHAPTER 1 Product Overview SHOWGUN Specifications Mechanical Fixture Dimensions 596mm x 639mm x 959mm 23 5in x 25 2in x 37 8in Road Case Dimensions 749mm x 1200mm x 724mm 29 5in x 47 25in x 28 5in Fixture Weight 63 5kg 140 Ib Shipping Weight Roadcase fixture 118 kg 260 Ib 639 mm 25 2 in 363 mm 14 3 in ple N
51. fixture is turned upside down 2 Unlock the menu system by pressing and holding down the Menu button until the extended 2 line display appears DMX Address menu is the first option at the top menu level 3 Press the Enter button to select The display will show Set DMX Start Channel The display will show the start channel currently assigned to the fixture 4 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons on the Center button to select a new DMX start channel The display will flash a new option ready for selection Note The last valid Start channel for a SHOWGUN fixture is based on its 30 channel range The last valid start channel for a SHOWGUN fixture is 483 512 30 1 5 Press the Enter button to store the new DMX Start channel The display will stop flashing when a new option is entered Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment There are 512 available channels on each DMX link divided among a the devices in a particular link A fixture must have a unique Start channel number in order to respond independently to controller commands To determine each fixture s DMX start channel in a link identify the channel range of every fixture on the link Channel range is the number of consecutive channels a fixture requires Each SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 13 CHAPTER 2 oetup and Configuration SHOWGUN fixture requires a block of 30 consecutive channels on a 512 Channel DMX link The Start channel is the first number of a fixture s c
52. hannel range The notes in the following table show the various considerations in determining valid Start Channels for fixtures on a 512 DMX link A single 512 Channel DMX link can accommodate up to sixteen 30 channel SHOWGUN fixtures Fixture DMX location Fixture channels ne Channel on the type used per link fixture Channel First SHOWGUN 30 channels C001 1 30 The Start channel is the number of the first channel in a consecutive block of channels assigned to a fixture Third SHOWGUN 30 channels C031 31 60 Fixture can be assigned the second block of DMX channels without physi cally being the second fixture on the link Second SHOWGUN 2 5 30 channels C069 69 98 To avoid overlapping channels place the start channel at the beginning of a range of available channels large enough to accommodate that fixture type Fourth Studio Spot 18 channels C121 121 138 Every channel in the link does not need to be assigned When setting the Start channel on a fixture remember e A fixture s physical location on the link does not have to coincide with the order of channel range assignments in the link See Row 2 in the above table e The fixture s channel range must not overlap any other device s channel range on the link When two devices on the same DMX link have overlapping channel ranges one or both devices will be disabled or behave erratically The single exception would be if two or more fixtures need to respond to cont
53. if data is applied Board not discovered m Board is discovered Board una Green Board Receiving data Red Yes if data is applied Board not receiving data SHOWGUN 2 5 Board LEDs Location TED State Problem Description Yellow Infinitely Yes Board not receiving data flashing red Yes Board not receiving data es LD1 LD4 j Flashing red Y Addressing screw s missing from board and green Sporadically flashing 2 boards are addressed the same Yes Corrected by adding addressing screw amp yellow to appropriate location Yes o es i es green N LD5 Y Board not receiving data Y Board not receiving power 56 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting TED Sue Problem Description 07 Yes Board not receiving power not Board not receiving power power n information via the module HD link LD10 Dim Not receiving information via the flickering module link Board is Boardisinitiaizing 2 Phase Infinitely Focus EE ced Board is not receiving data ODE Board is not receiving data Iris Board is not receiving power Main Board zz Green Rd we Ti sree open Green No TT Titsensor dosed OO Pes Za OFF Yes Board is not receiving data or power emer Ro board programme propery Flashing red Yes Board is not programmed LN NI i 7 Receive Transmit LANI LUC NN me Yn ais ape Board no re
54. ined by the combined number of channels required by all the fixtures A SHOWGUN fixture requires 30 channels on a standard DMX512 link Attach the fixture to the link using data grade cable and 5 pin XLR cable connectors Cable Connectors The SHOWGUN fixture accepts 5 pin XLR cable connectors Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end of the cable and a female XLR connector on the other end Pin one is the common cable shield pin two is the data complement negative pin three is the data true positive Pins four and five are not used but they allow a secondary data link to pass through the fixture Common X A f cable shield gi AI positive negative de lt data true data negative complement data complement positive data true Male XLR Connector Grounding lug inside XLR shell XLR shell B y n 5 1 Common EU ae cable shield a A l a ir t TE data en Pe complement data true Female XLR Connector This data line is not used by the fixture but allows data to pass through the fixture Test each cable with a voltage ohm meter VOM to verify correct polarity and to make sure that the negative and positive pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or to each other CAUTION N Do not connect anything to the ground lug on the XLR connectors Do not connect or allow contact between the common cable shield and the fixture s chassis ground Gr
55. irst menu item at the top level 2 Press the Enter button to select The display will show SET DMX START CHANNEL The display will show the start channel currently assigned to the fixture 3 Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to select a new DMX start channel from 001 483 The display will flash a new option ready for selection Note The last valid Start channel for a SHOWGUN fixture is 483 512 30 1 4 Press the Enter button to accept the new DMX Start channel Note If the Enter button is not pressed the old value will remain selected after exiting the menu 22 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 3 Menu System Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment There are 512 available channels on each DMX link divided among a the devices in a particular link A fixture must have a unique Start channel number in order to respond independently to controller commands To determine each fixture s DMX start channel in a link identify the channel range of every fixture on the link Channel range is the number of consecutive channels a fixture requires Each SHOWGUN fixture requires a block of 30 consecutive channels on a 512 Channel DMX link The Start channel is the first number of a fixture s channel range The notes in the following table show the various considerations in determining valid Start Channels for fixtures on a 512 DMX link A single 512 Channel DMX link can accommodate up to sixteen 30 channel S
56. leshooting 3 Phase Board Two 3 phase boards drive Pan and Tilt motors They are located on the back of the electronic housing s display panel Pan Board Pan Encoder Lamp Control Pan Sensor Lamp Power Supply Fan Tilt Board Lamp Blower HD11 Head Exhaust Fan Cnt L Jp M1 M2 MTG2 HD12 Head Exhaust Fan HD4 Head Exhaust Fan Gobo Blower Via LED Status board HD40 Head Temperature Sensor Module Link Data MTG3 O Note In SHOWGUN 2 5 fixtures the pan and tilt drivers are located on the main board instead of separate 3 phase boards SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 47 CHAPTER 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning SHOWGUN Fixtures All glass parts should be cleaned with using a mild glass cleaner containing no ammonia and a soft lint free cotton cloth You can use a diffusion cleaning applicator HES p n 90901001 to access and clean the outside of the Dual Acromat lens lithos color and soft edge flags Microfresnel Lens You can clean both sides of the Microfresnel lens without removing it from the fixture 1 Disconnect the fixture from power and after allowing the Rotate the head and clean the outside of the lens Reach inside the head to clean the back side of the lens Using your DMX console set the Zoom parameter to fully extend the lens fixture to cool loosen two captive screws to remove the the lamp housing door on the
57. lide lamp only The SHOWGUN 2 5 model is designed for use with a PHILIPS MSR 2500 2 lamp only Use of any other type lamp may be hazardous and may void the warranty 42 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting To change the lamp 1 Loosen the two captive screws open the lamp panel to access the base of the lamp 2 Rotate the lamp base to align with the slots in the housing and pull out of the fixture Replace with the appropriate lamp only SHOWGUN PHILIPS MSR Gold HES part 55030084 SHOWGUN 2 5 PHILIPS MSR 2500 2 HES part 455030087 3 Usethe three Phillips head screws for lamp optimization SHOWGUNS SHOWGUNS2 5 User Manual 43 CHAPTER 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Replacing Lithopatterns This section explains how to remove and replace individual components in the rotating gobo wheels for SHOWGUN fixtures These directions apply to any gobo or lithopattern in SHOWGUN fixtures that adheres to the specifications see LithoPattern Specifications on page 6 Replace lithopatterns or effects if they are damaged or broken to change their order in the wheel to clean them or to install a new or custom lithopattern or effect If applicable remove all pieces of broken glass in the fixture before beginning WARNING Disconnect power before servicing xf Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 150 C i 302 F Allow the fixture to
58. mperature the LED System reached since the last reset 1 Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system to the top level menus Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the INFORMATION MENU and press the Enter button to select Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the TEMPERATURES MENU and press the Enter button to select Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to MAXIMUM Press the Enter button to select Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to scroll to LED TRACKING Press the Enter button to select and view the temperature recorded in degrees centigrade To reset all the temperature readings back to the current temperature 1 Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system to the top level menus Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the INFORMATION MENU and press the Enter button to select Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the TEMPERATURES MENU and press the Enter button to select Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to RESET TEMPERATURE Press the Enter button to select The display will read NO Use the up and down arrow to scroll to YES and hold for 5 seconds to reset all sensors to the current temperature in centigrade Fixture Hours Use this option to view the fixtu
59. n The SHOWGUN fixture s main output uses a 2000 watt lamp The SHOWGUN 2 5 model uses a 2800 watt lamp with a guaranteed lamp life of 1250 hours SHOWGUN SHOWGUN Features Fixture e Proprietary Short Arc Lamp and optics produce exceptional light output e Variable beam angles for SHOWGUN hard edge and soft edge e Zoom range from 9 18 e Four fully rotating indexable lithopattern gobos e Blacklight projection filter e Variable iris e Variable strobe Electronic strobe e Light Burst lamp boosting e Remote focus e Full optical dimming and fade to black SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 1 CHAPTER 1 Product Overview e Smooth CMY color mixing provides and infinite palette of color e Tracking and Independent modes selectable via DMX e Independent color flag control supports TriColor effects e ED Tracking Ring produces over 5000 lumens of RGB color e Homogeneously mixed RGB LED circular array eliminates the multiple colored RGB look when white or mixed colors are produced e Optical encoders automatically correct the head s position if manually moved Operation e 420 Pan 216 Tilt e High resolution DMX512 programming control e Fat output beam 10 in 250 mm diameter e Shutter construct parameters including ramp snap and synchronous strobing functions e Fully dichroic colors that never fade e LED status indicators streamline troubleshooting e Large dot matrix display that allows for 2 lines of t
60. na del cavo di alimentazione collegare la spina appropriata del cavo di alimentazione in base ai seguenti codici marrone sotto tensione blu neutro verde giallo terra Disinnestare la corrente prima di cambiare la lampadina o prima di eseguire qualsiasi riparazione 3 Este equipo se adecua a lugares secos solamente no lo exponga a la lluvia o humedad di Per qualsiasi riparazione rivolgersi al personale specializzato L utente non deve riparare nessuna parte dentro unita Aparecchio di Classe I Questa apparecchiatura deve essere messa a terra Avvertenza Per Proteggersi Contro Le Radiazioni Dei Raggi Ultravioletti Non usare questa apparecchiatura se il sistema di chiusura della lampadina non e completo o se gli scudetti le lenti si sono visibilmente danneggiati di maniera tale che la loro efficacia sia stata ridotta ad esempio se vi sono visibili spaccature o graffi profondi Mai guardare direttamente verso la lampadina quando sia accesa Avvertenza Per Non ferire Ad Altre Persone 1 2 Use cable secundario de seguridad al montar este aparato Avvertenza La lampadina calda potrebbe esplodere Spegnerla per 5 minuti prima di aprirla Usare protezzioni per le mani e per gli occhi prima di cambiare la lampadina Le superfici della apparecchiatura possono arrivare a temperature di 160 gradi centrigradi 194 gradi f Aspettare 5 minuti prima di maneggiare Cambiare la lampadina se
61. nd down arrows on the Center button to scroll to YES Press and hold the Enter button down for 5 seconds to select Lamp Status This option displays the current Lamp Status as LAMP OFF LAMP ON LAMP STRIKING or LAMP ERROR Softuiare Version This option display s the fixture s CPU board Software version The version number is composed of V Major Minor Build SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 31 CHAPTER 3 Menu System Module Version This option displays the current hardware and software versions for the following components Pan Tilt Shutter Cyan Magenta Yellow Edge Gobo Rotate Focus Zoom Tris RGB LED Control Display rrors This menu option displays current errors in a descriptive 32 character text field To DISPLAY ERRORS 1 4 Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system to the top level menus Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the INFORMATION MENU and press the Enter button to select Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the DISPLAY ERRORS menu option and press the Enter button to select Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to view the list of current errors Next DMX Channel Use this option to view the next available DMX Start channel on the link following this fixture and is based on the fixture s specific configuration The value displayed uses the formula current Start channel
62. ntroller s vendor For information on operating your fixture with a controller or control device such as DMX control software consult the documentation provided with the controller SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 33 CHAPTER 4 Fixture Programming SHOWGUN DMX Parameters DMX console libraries define parameters for the following SHOWGUN functions over a 30 channel range and are copyrighted and available in High End Systems consoles For information on developing libraries for DMX consoles from other manufacturers contact High End Systems Channel Funetion CC o 08 Yelew O 9 Litho Wheel Position Litho Rotate Pan and Tilt Channel Funeton LED Tracking Red LED Tracking Green 29 LED Tracking Blue The Pan and Tilt parameters control the SHOWGUN fixture s 420 pan range and 216 tilt range Pan and Tilt functions each utilize two channels to provide 16 bit adjustment to a fraction of a degree Pan and Tilt motion for SHOWGUN fixtures can be controlled with MSpeed values see MSpeed Motor Speed on page 38 If you choose to use MSpeed for gobo changes without affecting Pan and Tilt parameters set Pan Tilt MSpeed OFF in the Control parameter Note Optical encoders for pan and tilt correct the fixture s position if the fixture is jarred from its programmed position If a physical obstruction prevents the fixture from correcting its position the fixture times out to prevent wear
63. ocedure 1 Access the affected bulk head and remove it from the fixture 2 Use the service harness headers to replace the connection between the bulk head flag motor and the appropriate 2 phase board location You can connect 1 or two flags to the 2 phase board at a time Flag 1 is the flag nearer the lamp and Flag 2 is the flag farthest from the lamp on a bulk head NOTE The two service harnesses provided are located behind the display panel in the electronics housing 3 Select TEST SETUPMOTORS YES in the menu system to home the flag 4 Loosen the set screw at the base of the flag using a 2 mm hex key and adjust the flag positioning 5 Replace the bulk head and home the fixture NOTE You can also use these steps when replacing a flag Accessing the Bulk Heads All of the bulk head brackets are held in the unit with two M4 socket caps Top Bulk Head Use a 3mm hex key for removal Soft Edge Flags Zoom Iris and Gobo Bulk Head hi Ik h For easy access to this bu ead Center Bulk Head remove Dimmer Bulk Head first Focus Gobo Yellow Flags Soft Edge Flag Bulk Head Cyan Flags You can easily adjust the soft edge Lower Bulk Head Dim Flags moving it from the unit using a short 2 Magenta Flags flags on this bulk head without re mm right angle hex key If you choose to remove the bulk head use the following steps 1 First remove the retaining clip from each lens shaft 2 Push the microfresnel l
64. of three DMX values you can scroll through using the up and down buttons The number at the beginning of each line indicates the first channel with a value displayed on that line For example line 1 HH HH displays values for channels 1 2 and 3 Line 4 HH HH displays values for channels 4 5 and 6 To access the DMX VALUES MENU 1 Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system to the top level menus 2 Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the INFORMATION MENU and press the Enter button to select 3 Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the DMX VALUES MENU and press the Enter button to select 4 Use the up and down arrows scroll through the channel range The display shows 6 DMX values per screen in two lines of 3 values each The number at the beginning of the line indicates the channel number corresponding to the first value in that line SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 29 CHAPTER 3 Menu System Temperatures Menu The SHOWGUN fixture contains temperature sensors that track current maximum and minimum temperatures produced in the unit Sensors monitor the air temperature of the electronics housing the lamp housing and the LED System Initially the setting for current maximum and minimum temperatures are equal As the sensor detects temperature changes the fixture adjusts the minimum and maximum settings To view maximum te
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66. on the motors If your fixture has timed out remove the obstruction and home the fixture to return it to normal operation 34 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 4 Fixture Programming Color Mixing The SHOWGUNS fixture has two color mixing systems A CMY system that is comprised of a dichroic color mixing system for output from the Output Lens and a RGB color mixing system that is comprised of 36 RGB Modules in the LED Tracking system CMY Color The CMY color mixing system creates and infinite range of color by moving pairs of Cyan Magenta and Yellow flags Several color selection modes are available in either full speed controller crossfading the wheel positions or MSpeed MSpeed control of the wheel motor For more information on MSpeed see MSpeed Motor Speed on page 38 The Color Function you choose will effect which parameter values are available for each individual color Cyan Magenta and Yellow The following table describes the Color Functions available on the SHOWGUN fixture Continuous Allows exact positioning at any point on the color wheel Random Selects whole color positions at variable speeds Cycle Cycles through colors Tri Color single flag Controls movement of one flag of a pair with the other flag open Tri Color dual flag Controls movement of one flag of a pair with the other flag closed fully saturated Tri Color Independent control over individual flags in each color pair
67. ounding the common could cause a ground loop and or erratic behavior SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 11 CHAPTER 2 oetup and Configuration Connecting to the Link To link one or more fixtures to a DMX controller 1 Connect the male XLR connector of a DMX Data cable to the controller s DMX Data Out connector 2 Connect the Data cable s female XLR connector to the Data In connector of the first or next fixture on the DMX link 3 Continue linking the remaining fixtures connecting a cable from the Data Out connector of each fixture to the Data In connector of the next fixture on the link 4 Terminate the link by installing a 120 ohm 1 4 watt minimum terminator in the fixture s Data Out female cable connector in the last fixture on each DMX link A terminator on the last fixture of the link prevents data reflection which can corrupt the data communication on the link To construct a terminator 1 Disassemble a male 5 pin XLR connector 2 Solder a 120 ohm resistor minimum of 1 4 watt between Pin 2 and P 3 Reassemble the XLR connector Powering On the Fixture WARNING This equipment is designed for connection to a branch circuit having a maximum overload protection of 20 A Do not power on the fixture until verifying that the line cord cap is suitable for the power source in your location For more information see Installing a Power Cord Cap on page 8 CAUTION Disengage Pan and Tilt locks befo
68. perating equipment surfaces may reach very high temperatures Allow the fixture to cool before handling SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual Warranty Information Limited Warranty Unless otherwise stated your product is covered by a one year parts and labor limited warranty Dichroic filters and LithoPatterns high resolution glass gobos are not guaranteed against breakage or scratches to coating It is the owner s responsibility to furnish receipts or invoices for verification of purchase date and dealer or distributor If purchase date cannot be provided date of manufacture will be used to determine warranty period Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair It is necessary to obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number from your dealer or point of purchase BEFORE any units are returned for repair The manufacturer will make the final determination as to whether or not the unit is covered by warranty Lamps are covered by the lamp manufacturer s warranty SHOWGUN fixtures must be returned in its original roadcase Any other parts returned to High End Systems must be packaged in a suitable manner to ensure the protection of such Product unit or parts and such package shall be clearly and prominently marked to indicate that the package contains returned Product units or parts and with an RMA number Accompany all returned Product units or parts with a written explanation of the alleged problem or malfunction Ship returned Pro
69. re operating the fixture For more information see Pan and Tilt Locking on page 7 To power on the SHOWGUN fixture simply connect it to a 200V 240V AC power source Once the SHOWGUN fixture is connected to a power source it automatically begins a homing procedure to verify that the major functions of the fixture 12 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 2 oetup and Configuration Setting the DMX Start Channel Each SHOWGUN fixture requires a block of 30 consecutive channels on a 512 Channel DMX link Up to seventeen 30 channel standard SHOWGUN fixtures can be assigned to a single 512 Channel DMX link For more information on Start Channels see Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment on page 13 To Set the Start Channel on an SHOWGUN Fixture 1 Access the fixture s menu system via the dot matrix display on the fixture s front panel For a detailed description of the menu system see Chapter 3 Menu System on page 17 Use Left and Right arrows to Use Up and Down arrows to move through the current select from available value or menu level options setting options Use the Menu button on the left Use the Enter button on the when viewing the display to right when viewing the display to unlock the menu and move back Use the four way Center button select the currently displayed to the previous menu level to navigate through levels menu value or option Note Navigation system buttons functions invert automatically when the
70. re operation time in hours and minutes 30 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 3 Menu System Fixture Hours Reset Use this option to reset the fixture operation time to Zero To access the FIXTURE HOURS RESET option 1 Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system to the top level menus 2 Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the INFORMATION MENU and press the Enter button to select 3 Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the FIXTURE HOURS RESET option and press the Enter button to select 4 Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to scroll to YES Press and hold the Enter button down for 5 seconds to select Lamp Hours Use this option to view the lamp operation time in hours and minutes Lamp Strikes Use this option to view the total number of lamp strikes Lamp HR Strike Reset After installing a new lamp the Lamp hours and Lamp strike sensors must be reset to 0 before the Lamp will strike To access the LAMP HR STRIKE RESET option 1 Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system to the top level menus 2 Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the INFORMATION MENU and press the Enter button to select 3 Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the LAMP HR STRIKE RESET option and press the Enter button to select 4 Use the up a
71. roller commands in exactly the same way In that case those fixtures must be the same type for example two SHOWGUN fixtures and must share the entire channel range 14 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 2 oetup and Configuration Shutting Down the Fixture A DMX controller can shut down the fixture remotely with the Shutdown option in the Control Channel or you can simply disconnect from power Both SHOWGUN models automatically shuts down in the event of DMX data loss longer than five minutes Placing Fixture in Road Case Before shipping a SHOWGUN fixture lock the pan and tilt position so the fixture does not move during transit To lock the fixture 1 Orient the projector head pan position as shown for packing in the road case and secure with the pan lock located on the yoke base Note This is the only pan position that locks 2 Move the tilt lock peg to the upper left locked position 3 Gently move the projector head and yoke to verify that both pan and tilt positions are locked in place 4 Place a SHOWGUN fixture in the road case as shown for shipping Note Eachroadcase has labels for orienting the fixture depending on the specific SHOWGUN model 5 LI 2 Bring sides of case together and latch e SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 15 CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration 16 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual Chapter 3 Menu System The onboard
72. rotecci n Continua Contra Lesiones Corporales IL 2 Al montare questa apparechiatura usare un secondo cavo di sicurezza Precauci n Una l mpara caliente puede constituir un peligro de explosi n No la abra por 5 minutos luego de haberla apagado Lleve puestos un protector ocular y guantes al recambiar l mparas Las superficies del equipo pueden alcanzar temperaturas m ximas de 160 grados cent grados Deje que se enfr en por 5 minutos antes de tocarlas Cambie la l mpara si sta se aver a o deforma por acci n t rmica SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 63 Appendix B Important Safety Information Appendice C Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza Avvertenza Per Prevenire Incendi 1 Quest apparecchiatura disegnata per l uso con le lampade specificate soltanto L uso di qualunque altra lampada di tipo pu essere pericoloso e pu nullo la garanzia Da non montare sopra una superficie infiammabile Mantenere l apparecchio a un minimo di 1 0 metri 3 28 piedi di distanza dai materiali combustibili Rimpiazare i fusibili usando soltanto quelli del tipo e della taratura adatta 5 Mantenere una distanza minima di 4 0 metri 6 56 piedi dagli oggetti accesi Questa apparecchiatura e da collegarsi ad un circuito con una protezzione da sovraccarico massima di 20 amperes Avvertenza Per Prevenire Le Scosse Elettriche 1 Se questa apparecchiatura stata consegnata senza una spi
73. russ Failure to use a safety cable could result in injury or death High End Systems supplies the proper safety cables and may be contacted for replacements if necessary For more information go to www highend com trusshang Use the following steps to mount either SHOWGUN model on a standard truss 1 Due to its size and weight at least two people should support the fixture while another attaches clamps and safety cables Always stand on a firm stable surface when mounting the fixture to its support 2 Tighten the clamps firmly to the fixture s base and to the truss 3 Run the safety cable through the loop on the fixture s base and around the truss 4 Disengage Pan and Tilt locks before powering up the fixture Side Mounting and Angular Mount by Moving Truss When side mounting a SHOWGUN or SHOWGUN 2 5 fixture orient the unit as show on the right with the Display panel up or down IH d nn H j O8 TT AA perpendicular to the floor Ic For fixtures in a side mount or at an i EL p acute Angular orientation set the i Outrig Mode on the DMX console see Control Settings on page 39 Note Operating a fixture in the Outrig mode will slow Pan and Tilt motion 10 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 2 oetup and Configuration Linking SHOWGUN and SHOWGUN 2 5 Fixtures Both SHOWGUN models operate on standard DMX512 link controlled by a DMX console The number of fixtures on a link will be determ
74. s data line optoisolators and any fixtures using RS 422 communications such as Dataflash AF1000 xenon strobes These devices will block communication between the crossloading fixture and any other SHOWGUN fixtures on the link 2 On the crossloading fixture only unlock the menu system by pressing and holding down the Menu button until the extended 2 line display appears indicating the top menu level 3 Using the left and right arrows on the Center button scroll to the FIXTURE MODE MENU and press the Enter button to select 4 Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to CROSSLOAD FIRMWARE 5 Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to scroll to the YES option and press the Enter button to store The fixture will upload its software to all other SHOWGUN fixtures on the link When the crossload has finished successfully CROSSLOADING COMPLETE will appear briefly in the display of the crossloading fixture and all other fixtures will automatically home Note If a new boot code was included with the latest software the fixture displays a BOOTDIFF error when it returns to the locked mode of the menu system To correct the boot code copy the new boot code to each fixture see Copying the Boot Code on page 34 28 Test Options Menu Homing the Fixture The SHOWGUN fixture automatically homes all its functions whenever it is turned on To manually home the fixture 1 Press the Menu button to unlock the m
75. same side as the lamp blower exhaust Replace the door and apply power to re home the fixture Achromatic Lens 1 Separate to clean Reassemble the lenses The double convex Replace the lenses with the double convex Tighten the thumbscrew The lens will fit The Achromat consists of two air spaced optical lens components Loosen the thumb screw and holding both lenses remove them from the fixture fits against the concave side of the top lens Align the arrow to point toward the top lens on the bottom toward the lamp loosely 48 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Reflector 1 Loosen four captive screws Using a 3 mm hex remove Slide the reflector out of the Clean the reflector and Loosen two captive screws on each side to remove the two side bezels to remove the rear bezel the four M4 screws and slide the hot mirror mount out of the unit mirror mount replace Filter There is a washable filter located on one side of the electronics housing attached with velcro Remove wash with soap and water Allow to dry and then reattach SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 49 CHAPTER 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Production Homing If dimming or color flags are hitting end stops or if flags don t fully move into the aperture you can manually recalibrate the flags using the production homing pr
76. si danneggia o se si e deformata dovuto alle alte temperature 64 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual Appendix B Important Safety Information Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation Advarsel Beskyttelse mod elektrisk chock VIGTIGT LEDEREN MED GUL GROEN ISOLATION MAA KUN TILSLUTTES KLEMME MAERKET D ELLER SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 65 Appendix B Important Safety Information 66 SHOWGUNS SHOWGUNS 2 5 User Manual
77. t located behind the display panel on the electronics housing LEDs located on the boards help you troubleshoot the unit SHOWGUN 2 0 Board LEDs Location TED State Problem Description 7 Board is initializing Infinitely flashing red LD1 LD4 Red Yes Board not receiving data 2 phase Flashing red and m Addressing screw s missing from board green board Board not receiving data Sporadically 2 boards are addressed the same flashing green Corrected by adding addressing amp yellow screw to appropriate location Yes Board not receiving power No Receiving proper voltage 7 LDS Dim green Yes Board not receiving data OFF Yes Boardnot receiving power S S S S S S S No Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye No Ye Ye SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 55 CHAPTER 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Location TED State Problem Description LD1 Red No HD6 sensor open LD1 Orange No Receiving information from 2 amp 3 phase boards LD1 Dim flickering Yes Not receiving information from 2 amp 3 phase boards CPU board LD2 LD3 Board receiving proper voltage Board not receiving power 15 Red No Currentynotusee na Receiving data Yes if data is applied Not receiving data Receiving DMX data Receive Data Com Yes if data is applied Not receiving DMX data board TRA NO Transmitting DMX data Transmit E Yes if data is applied Not transmitting DMX data LD1 Flashing Red Yes
78. tors in Production Homing see Production Homing on page 51 ncoder Disable Code Menu 28 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 3 Menu System Information Menu The Information menu displays current fixture information such as internal temperature lamp hours total fixture hours lamp strikes hardware and software versions DMX errors and view DMX data for any device on the link Lamp and Fixture hours resets are also executed in the Information Menu Sensor Status Menu The Sensor Status displays the current numeric position of the fixture s encoders To view encoder values 1 Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system to the top level menus 2 Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the INFORMATION MENU and press the Enter button to select 3 Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the SENSOR MENU and press the Enter button to select 4 Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to view PAN ENCODER or TILT ENCODER value Unique Number Each SHOWGUN fixture has a unique number similar to a serial number Use this option to view the fixture s unique number DMX Values Menu This menu option lets you view the current DMX value for every channel on the DMX link that includes this fixture To help you navigate through all the channels on the link the menu displays the values for Channels 001 512 in two lines
79. uiare Version The software version loaded on the fixture can vary even between units purchased at the same time The latest software version is always posted on the High End Systems website www highend com support DMX Start Channel The DMX Start Channel is the first channel currently assigned to that fixture in its range of channels on a DMX link To reset the DMX start channel see Setting DMX Start Channel on page 22 For more information on DMX Start channels see Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment on page 23 Error Message Display Errors are displayed in large 8 character form when the menu system is locked Unlocked the menu system s 2 line format displays more detailed information For information on accessing the detailed error message see Display Errors on page 32 18 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 3 Menu System Unlocking the Menu System To unlock the menu system press and hold the Menu button until the display changes to the two line format You will need to hold the Menu button for a few seconds before the menu unlocks to protect against an inadvertent menu change DMX Address Menu is the first option on the top menu level xiting the Menu System To exit the menu system keep pressing the Menu button to back out of each menu level until the High End Systems logo appears The word AUTOLOCK will appear briefly on the display to indicate the fixture s software is locking the display The display
80. utton to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system to the top level menus 2 Using the left and right arrows on the Center button scroll through the top level to SET PARAMETERS MENU and press the Enter button to select 3 Using the left and right arrows on the Center button scroll to TILT INVERT The current state ENABLED or DISABLED will be displayed 4 Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to scroll to ENABLED to invert Tilt movement or DISABLED to revert fixture to default setting and press the Enter button to select SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual 25 CHAPTER 3 Menu System Lamp Life Limit Use this menu option to display the warning message Lamp Life Error when the current lamp hours reach the rated lamp life When the LAMP LIFE LIMIT parameter is enabled the fixture tracks the number of hours the lamp is on As the lamp life approaches it s limit the fixture displays an error message At close to the lamp life limit the lamp shuts off and the fixture will not strike until the lamp is replaced and the lamp hours are reset to 0 See Replacing the Lamp on page 43 and Lamp HR Strike Reset on page 31 To enable the LAMP LIFE LIMIT parameter 1 Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system to the top level menus 2 Using the left and right arrows on the Center button scroll through the top level to SET PARAMETERS MENU and press the Enter button to select
81. won t light Board Replacement Fuses Fuse Fuse Type and Rating Manufacturer HES Part Number Motor Power Supply Input 2 5A 250V Slow Blow Littelfuse 90403027EF Motor Power Supply Output 5A 250V Slow Blow Littelfuse 90403012EF 2 phase Driver Boards 2 5A 125V SI BI MF L 402016EF 3 phase Pan and Tilt Board 5A 125V Slow Blow S ittelfuse 90402016 LED Control Board 5A 125V Slow Blow SMF Littelfuse 90412027EF Lamp Power Supply Input 20A 250V Very Fast 90403030EF Replacing the Lamp RISK OF EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE ULTROVIOLET UV RADIATION Change shields and lenses if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired for example by cracks or deep scratches Never look directly at the lamp while lamp is on Do not operate without complete lamp enclosure in place or when lens is damaged Serious injury may result from the generation of ozone by this lamp system A proper means of venting must be provided RISK OF POSSIBLE LAMP EXPLOSION Do not open for five minutes after switching off Service and maintenance should be performed only by qualified personnel as determined by the high pressure lighting fixture manufacturer ES eye and hand protection when re lamping DANGER INTENSE HEAT Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 150 C 302 F Allow the fixture to cool before handling The SHOWGUN 2 0 fixture is designed for use with a Philips amp MSR Gold N metal ha
82. y system for the LED Tracking System It operates in two modes Dim Tracking Mode In this mode the LED Tracking System dims as the main output dims When the Output Dim channel is set at a lower intensity it will override the LED Tracking Dim channel Visually the lowest level takes precedence This ensures that both intensity systems black out when the main output blacks out for example when using the console s Grand Master NOTE You can view LEDs alone in the tracking mode if you close the lamp shutter Tracking System Independent Dim Mode In this mode the Dim parameter operates independently from the LED Tracking Dim Parameter allowing separate control over output dimming and LED dimming NOTE This mode may result in SHOWGUN fixtures outputting LED intensity when the console Grand Master is at zero 36 SHOWGUN SHOWGUN 2 5 User Manual CHAPTER 4 Fixture Programming Shutter and Lamp Effects The Shutter Lamp Function channel determines how the Shutter channel will function When you select one of the following options in the Shutter Lamp Function channel the Shutter channel sets the strobe rate from slow to fast Shutter Lamp Function Shutter Channel Closes shutter Normal Shutter Functions Strobes beam at specified intervals from slow to fast Random Strobe Allows all SHOWGUN Fixtures on the DMX link to strobe their shutters at random times from slow to fast Random Synchronous Allows all SHOWGUN Fixtures on the

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