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1. Cylindrical light guide L 1 m 88 DU pa ii al Eg al Sliding retaining Registration magnet Locating studs clips move to centre of lamp BEFORE removing module 12 Using a small pair of long nose pliers grip the hole in the retaining clip and pull upwards until the stud is released and slide the gobo module towards the front of the lamp ensuring that the top of the module is tilted more towards the front of the lamp 13 Do not hold the gobo module by the cylindrical light guide 14 When the stepper motors clear the rear lamp housing plate continue to tilt slightly forwards and downwards on the colour wheel side Care should be taken to ensure that the colour wheel does not foul on the tilt motor assembly and that the colour wheel is rotated to move the registration magnet towards the centre of the lamp for protection Note After replacing this module rotate the gobo and colour wheels to locate the magnets over their respective Hall effect sensors Ensure that the magnets sit between 2mm and 3 mm from the surface of the sensor to
2. Unit Weight N Excludesfixings f LO e 1200 W Magnetic Ballast 35 Kgs 77 0 lbs o 600 mm e 575W Magnetic Ballast 32 Kgs 70 4 lbs a Approx e 575 W Electronic Ballast 27 Kgs 59 4 lbs X Approx R e 1200 W Electronic Ballast T B A MS IL J Safety Wire Rigging Point N O 50 mm 201 mm 50 mm e o Detail of base fixing points M10 threaded Detail of base fixing points M10 threaded EARLIER MODELS CURRENT MODELS STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 17 ee gt gt Rigging the unit The base of the lamp has six threaded inserts for ISO M10 bolts for fixing hanging clamps of which a minimum of two must be used for bolting on the hanging clamps See diagram These bolts must not protrude more than 30mm into the base of the unit It is recommended wrap over half couplers or Cheeseborough type clamps are used These are available in pairs from STARLITE complete with fixing bolts Part No 0370 2 An optional base plate with additional turn Camloc fixing points is also available from STARLITE Part No 0340 C
3. Pan Tilt STARLITE Mk5 BASE PCB drive card Issue 3 15 V 4 36 Ballast Ignitor V and 0 Volt connections he 12 way signal loom 15 Volt SU Magnetic ballast to head regulators under pant models only EBENE card Lx oci I Lamp PSU Ignitor E DMX Input Magnetic ballast from I P XLR s models only N Tilt unit 500500500500 connector Earth Ground connections Base fan 2 Way Switch Fan Fuse Connector Fan Supply N 22000 Test Points Green LED DMX Status Red Status LED s Fan Supply See below See Below to Head N 2 Way Switch There are two switches located between the lamp power PSU relays and the status LED s Switch 1 is used to disable the 2 minute time out when a DMX signal is removed and switch 2 is used to inhibit the lamp strike during testing The normal status for these switches is as follows Switch 2 Lamp Strike Enabled Off On 2 minute time out Enabled Lamp Strike Enabled On On 2 minute time out Disabled N A Off Lamp Strike Disabled STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 39 N Status LED s AN 00000 1 2 3 4 DMX v Status DMX Valid DMX Signal Flash until Off lamp strike
4. Note Please take care not to stretch the cable looms that are connected to the motherboard STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 32 Pe gt gt ee gt gt Door Retaining Screw Lamp Housing The finned lamp housing at the rear of the unit head contains the HMI lamp 575 W or 1200W and the safety interlock system which ensures safe operation of the metal halide arc lightsource The fins on the lamp housing are designed radiate away part of the excess heat generated by the lamp thereby reducing the amount of forced air cooling required This design allows the use of high wattage lamps without excessively noisy cooling fans Please Note The fins on the lamp housing get extremely hot during normal operation of the unit Please allow sufficient cooling time before commencing any work on the unit The lamp housing has a safety interlock system that will automatically extinguish the lamp if the rear access door is inadvertently opened during normal operation This safety interlock is there to protect against the high voltages high temperatures and high levels of Ultra Violet radiation present when the HMI lamp is operating and should not be tampered with or altered in any way To Install or replace the lamp You will require the following Flat bladed screwdriver 8mm wide tip Osram or equivalent HMI 575 or 1200W Lamp depending on unit type
5. Remove Gobo and replace Rear view of Gobo module Remove Gobo shown outside fixture for clarity retaining clip Remove and replace colour wheel Dichroic Filters The colour filters can be removed by pushing the colour upwards towards the middle of the wheel and under the centre retaining plate Then carefully break the seal of the silicon rubber retainer with a small knife blade avoiding touching the surface of the filter Once the filter has cleared the two edge retaining clips tilt the filter away from the edge clips and slide out from under the centre retaining plate Warning The coating on the Dichroic Filters is very easily scratched In current models the filters are retained by 3 beads of silicon sealant making it easier to remove replace them Colour filter edge clips Rear of Colour Gobo Module Gently push the Once the colour shown outside fixture for clarity colour filter filter is clear of towards centre of the edge clips the wheel tilt up and slide away from STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 46 Remove and install gobos in the optional Static Wheel The gobos can be removed by pushing the gobo towards the middle of the wheel and under the centre retaining plate Once the gobo has cleared the two edge retaining clips tilt the gobo away from the edge clips and slide out from under the centre retaining plate Replace gobos by reversing the above procedure
6. 7 9 Gobo wheel card 3 7 10 Magenta card Edge connector sockets 11 Cyan card for X fade Shutter module 12 Yellow card Cl 13 Shutter card S LE 14 Iris card Gobo Colour wheel module connector on underside of PCB 15 Gobo rotate 1 LS Gobo Iris module connector on underside of PCB 16 way cable loom connector from base 4 way connector A Safety Interlock ILI me ve Head fan supply x 3 7 ve Head fan supply x 3 STARLITE Mk 5 Motherboard Issue 3 ees 4 9 4 eve In current models the head fan and Safety Interlock connections are combined in one 8 way connector Please do not attempt to remove the drive cards whilst the unit is powered up STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 38 Unit Review cont Ep Front Indicator Side of the Base After ensuring the unit is switched off and disconnected from its power source remove the three hex screws one on the front of the lamp and one on each side and gently pull the cover away from the lamp base Note There are two hex screws on each side of lamp but only one may be removed from each side the others are captive If required you can now unclip the cover safety wire and disconnect the screening cable
7. Dual In Line Time delay or Time lag fuse types L See DIP A type of fuse which allows for the electrical surge of a circuit energising without rupturing Dual Inline Package Unified National Coarse A small electronic package with two parallel rows A system of machine threads using the imperial measurement of connections system Digital multiplex Also DMX512 1990 USITT United States Institute of Theater Technology The data transmission protocol used by the Starlite Mk 5 and most other manufacturers Electro Magnetic Conformity Ultra Violet A set of European standards relating to the Invisible radiation from the blue end of the spectrum electronic emissions and immunity of electrical devices fps flashes per second WWW World Wide Web Frequency of a strobing light The Internet Halogen Metal Iodide X Generic term used to describe a range of audio data A type of mixture of rare earths and gases used connectors A trademark of ITT Cannon in the envelope of the arc lamp HT ISO LED VD PFC T NC UV LR STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 10 Starlite MK5 Description and features Movement 360 Pan 270 Tilt DC Drive Motors for Ultra smooth movement Pan Tilt Feedback Sensors for accurate positioning and position repeatability Gobos 2 x 6 position rotating gobo wheels with vari speed rotation both directions and indexing Suitable for interchangeable Glass Metal or Dichroic Colo
8. 5 Sec s DMX removed Slow Flash for 2 Mins before Lamp switched off Cooling down after Slow Flash Medium flash lamp switched off Alternating Alternating depending on DMX with LED 4 with LED 2 status 3 mins i Lamp Strike Enabled 2 minute time out Enabled Lamp Strike Enabled 2 minute time out Disabled Interlock Failure Note During the cool down period with LED s 4 and 2 flashing it is not possible to re strike the unit by applying valid DMX for 3 minutes If DMX is applied the unit will re strike after this 3 minute sequence STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 40 N Rear DC Supply Side of Base N This side of the base contains the transformer rectification circuits and fuses which supply and protect the DC Voltages used by the motors logic circuits etc STARLITE Mk5 BASE PCB Issue 3 Toroidial t DC E th WV F FC ca it r I smoothing ar 0 olt DX pact Ors ansformet Magnetic ballast capacitors connections models only ex C 2 5A T panttilt Supply fuses 2 5A T pan tilt 10A T 12 Volts 6 3A T 24 Volts Transformer 6 Way power connector loom connector to head Bridge rectifiers x 3 5 Volts fuse Test points for 2 mounted above TV regulator 2 A T DC Volt
9. 7 20 8 22 10 1 23 1 24 11 11 12 12 THAT ARS Secondary fan unit card retainer and daughter cards not shown for reasons of clarity 1 Retaining bar clamp 2 off 13 Prism frost and dim module 14 Retaining bar 15 Focus module 16 Main cooling fan 17 CMY and shutter module 18 Gobo iris and colour wheel module 19 20 21 22 23 Q4 STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 31 N IN Motherboard Side of the Head To access all the function drive cards and to remove modules it is necessary to remove the head covers on the Motherboard side and release the motherboard from its fixings and ease it away from the modules To release the motherboard unplug the decoder card and allow it to hang on the address switch cable unplug the focus unit and then undo and remove the three turn fasteners and gently prise the motherboard away starting at the front of the head from the modules This action will disengage the module edge connectors from their sockets on the motherboard and allow the motherboard to fall forward giving access to the drive cards that are located under the tilt motor 14 turn fasteners Focus unit connector
10. MECHANICAL 17 Dimensions 17 Rigging the unit 18 Safety Wires 18 Hanging Centres 18 SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL 19 Replacement Lamp Type 19 Replacement Fuses 19 SPECIFICATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 20 Working Temperature 20 Relative humidity 20 Working environment 20 Altitude 20 IP Ingress Protection Rating 20 CONTROL DATA PROTOCOL 21 Cabling of multiple Units 21 DMX Terminator 21 To Make a DMX Terminator 21 STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 5 SERVICING THE STARLITE MK5 Max Required DMX Channels FACTORY SET PERSONALITY DEFAULT CHANNEL CONFIGURATION PERSONALITY UNIT REVIEW Base of the unit Connector Panel Status Indicator Panel SET THE STARLITE MK5 UNIT VOLTAGE DC Supply Motors amp Electronics Voltage Selection To change the selector switch Lamp Ballast Voltage Frequency Selection Magnetic Ballast Version Electronic Ballast Version The Yoke The Head Fan Side of the Head Earlier models Fan Side of the Head Current models OPEN VIEW OF THE HEAD FAN SIDE Motherboard Side of the Head Lamp Housing TO INSTALL OR REPLACE THE LAMP Lamp Installation cont SETTING THE DMX START ADDRESS BCD SWITCHES Self Test Mode SETTING THE DRIVE CARD DIP SWITCHES Drive Card DIP Switches Drive Card Address Information Function Address DMX Address D
11. Power Connections Ensure you know what type of unit i e lamp wattage and PSU type that you are using and that the unit is set to match the local electrical supply BEFORE CONNECTING AND SWITCHING ON THE UNIT S 1 For all models please check the voltage selector switch is correctly set before attempting to switch on the unit s 2 For magnetic ballast models please check the frequency of the local supply and the frequency tap of the unit before attempting to switch on the unit s Please ensure all units are Earthed Grounded Data Connections Check that you have set the correct start address for each unit and that you do not run out of DMX channels on each DMX string Please make sure that the unit is supplied with a proper DMX512 USITT data signal Most problems with DMX controlled equipment are due to bad data signal connections caused by using the wrong type of cable connectors and earthing grounding techniques Do not use microphone or other audio cable for DMX connections The Starlite Mk 5 uses a maximum of 19 DMX channels per unit dependant on specification which equates to a minimum of 26 units per 512 channel DMX string Default factory set Personality Channel Number Function Channel Number Function 1 Pan High Byte 11 Gobo Rotate Wheel No 2 2 Pan Low Byte 12 Gobo Select Wheel No 2 3 Tilt High Byte 13 Focus 4 Tilt Low Byte 14 Iris 5 Colour Wheel 15 Prism 6
12. Safety Wires On the latest models a flip up safety point has been provided on the base plate to assist with the use of safety wires and as a roping lifting point when rigging PLEASE NOTE The positioning fixing and safety bonding of the unit is the sole responsibility of the owner user Please make sure the unit is properly secured and has a safety wire in compliance with local safety regulations Hanging Centres Please ensure that there is 700 mm 27 5 ins between the centres of the units to allow for unrestricted movement of head and 750mm 29 5 ins away from any combustible materials curtains plastics etc o 700mm E ME Cua 4 e Null TUA TU Pp TIBI TUR bia 1 EIS STARLITE MkS User Manual Version 1 2 18 N Specifications Electrical Unit Voltage Frequency Current Power Type Range Range Consumption Consumption 230 V 50 Hz 9 230 V 50 Hz Magnetic 200 250 V Ballast A 575 W Electronic 95 130 200 250 Ballast 1200 W Magnetic 200 250 V Ballast 1200 W Electronic 95 130 200 250 Ballast Replacement Lamp Type 575 W models 575 W GS HMI Lamp Osram or equivalent
13. 1200 W models 1200 W GS HMI Lamp E Please Note Certain types of HMI Lamps will not work with the different ballast ignitor combinations available in this unit due to the manufacturer s varying gas rare earth mixtures Please consult your distributor Starlite for advice ee gt gt Replacement Fuses FUNCTION FUSE RATING FUSESZE 2Amp T 250V 20mm or 32mm 114 3 15 Amp T 250 V 2 5 Amp 250 20mm or 32mm 1 4 24 V stepper drive 6 3 Amp T 250 V 20mm or 32mm 144 12 V stepper drive 10 Amp T 250 V 20mm or 32mm 144 PLEASE NOTE Replacement fuses must be of the type i e time delay slow blow and of the correct voltage current rating Replacement fuses are available from your distributor Starlite STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 19 N Specifications Environmental Conditions Working Temperature Maximum Minimum Relative humidity Maximum Working environment Working area Altitude Maximum IP Ingress Protection Rating 40 C 104 F 5 C 41 F 80 up to 31 C 40 at 40 C Indoor use only 2000 M 6500 ft IP20 STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 20 N Control Data Protocol DMX Signal from previous fixture or controller The STARLITE Mk 5 has been designed to be controlled by the USITT DMX512 1990 data transmission protocol The input through outputs are wired to 5 way XLR type connectors as specified in the abo
14. DENEN dala Gane E e BEEEIBEBE Edge connector with U5 q d U locating slot FITTIWENI Cee ee STARLITE Mk5 DECODER CARD Issue 3 Adjusting the Pan position sensor Earlier models This should not require adjustment during normal use If adjustment is required first unplug the unit and remove the cover over the main pan ring drive gear to expose the pan drive gear and position sensor Pan ring gear Pan drive gear assembly Pan position with clutch sensor unit ah J O Pan ring gear S T journal Retaining screws Retaining screws for pan drive for pan sensor unit a STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 48 N To adjust Pan Sensor cont A 1 2 Loosen off the two retaining screws holding the Pan Sensor Unit The unit should be loose enough to allow the sensor gear to become un meshed from the ring gear Manually turn the sensor gear fully CCW till it reaches the end stop of the pot Do this with care so that the pot is not damaged Manually turn the units head fully CCW until the end stop is engaged Ensure that the sensor unit out of the way and is not altered whilst doing this While holding the coupling on the sensor unit to maintain the pot in it s fully CCW position reposition the sensor unit with the sensor gear corr
15. DMX address cannot be re assigned and are permanently set to the first 4 channels of the decoded DMX signal E g Unit DMX start address set to channel 101 will have Pan on channels 101 to 102 and Tilt on Channels 103 to 104 DMX channels read by the Head Function Drive Cards will always start from the 5th decoded channel Therefore if the card driving the colour wheel is set to channel 1 then the colour wheel will respond to the 5th channel from the unit DMX start address When replacing the fan module ensure that you re plug the fan power connector STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 37 gt gt Drive card motherboard positions The motherboard which is located in the head of the unit has 15 drive card slots and one decoder card slot The connector which is nearest to the front of the lamp head is for the decoder card and slots 1 to 15 are for the drive cards These 15 slots correspond to the various functions function positions and are allocated as follows Decoder card ta gt Edge connector socket for front module 1 Prism rotate 1 Frost Dim amp Prism 2 Prism select card 3 3 Frost card o 4 Dimmer card oS 5 Focus card L Focus unit connector on underside of PCB 6 Gobo wheel 2 card nn 7 Gobo rotate 2 card SF 8 Colour wheel card
16. Slide the CMY colour fading module towards the front of the lamp and lift out SS E E e E eJ Slide CMY module Lift out CMY forward to clear module Gobo module N Removing the Prism Module 10 Make sure that the prism is fully retracted and then slide the module towards the rear of the lamp and lift out at an angle to clear the main cooling fan I Prism fully retracted Prism module slid to Prism module inside module rear of head and lifted lifted clear of out at an angle to clear fixture head the main head fan Important When replacing any of the modules please ensure the spring wires at the top and bottom of each module locate in the grooves cut into the two retaining bars This ensures the optimum optical alignment of the different modules in the lamp STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 43 N Removing the Gobo Module 11 Itis not recommended that you remove the gobo module but should it be necessary use the following procedure The gobo modules are retained by two studs which locate into sliding clips located between the rear lamp housing plate and the finned lamp housing
17. back door ensuring that the safety stay retracts back into its enclosure and secure the door retaining screw You may hear an audible click as the safety interlock switch is reactivated 14 If you have followed the above instructions the unit should now be ready for use Note The fibreglass sheathing covering the HT Cables will turn white due to the UV light This is normal and will not effect its working properties Warning Whenever you are working on or near the lamp wear protective eyewear and gloves An operating unshielded lamp emits ultraviolet and visible radiation which could damage eyes and skin STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 34 N Setting the DMX Start Address BCD Switches The DMX offset address switches are located on the outside front of the head frame There are 3 rotary switches that are accessible using a small bladed screwdriver or similar tool Lamp addressing starts from address 1 with address zero reserved for self test mode The Starlite Mk5 unit can be addressed with any start address Each unit requires a maximum of 19 DMX channels depending on the function specification Example address mapping for 19 channel configuration one DMX string of 512 channels Lamp 1 Start Address 001 Lamp 2 Start Address 020 Lamp 3 Start Address 039 Lamp 4 Start Address 058 Lamp 26 Start Address 476 Note Address settings will only take effect when there is no DMX signal present To modify the address for a unit
18. guarantee activation Important When replacing any of the modules please ensure the spring wires at the top and bottom of each module locate in the grooves cut into the two retaining bars This ensures the optimum optical alignment of the different modules in the lamp STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 44 A N Cleaning Head Modules Cleaning Rotating gobos The rotating gobo gears should be periodically lubricated using a high temperature synthetic oil lubricant with added PTFE This should be applied to the main centre drive gear teeth and the bearing surface of the individual cups whilst the gears are rotating Excess oil should be removed using a lint free cloth with the cups stationary Geared pho dup i Rotating Centre drive gobo gear wheels Cleaning Cross Fade Colours Use a lint free cloth and suitable non staining glass cleaner to gently wipe over the colour filters in the cross fade module and colour wheel Take care to 1 Ensure that you do not remove the anti reflecting strip on the leading edge of the CMY colour blades 2 Do not use excessive pressure when cleaning the blades or you will distort the filter carriers Cleaning the Triplet Lens The Triplet lens can be easily cleaned without removing it from the focus module 1 Remove focus module from the u
19. let the head move around especially at speed when not required i e when shuttered dimmed out e The image of a gobo comes out the right way round because there is no mirror to reverse it e Because of the greater range of the pan and tilt functions careful fore thought is required in programming to stop the unit panning to a position the long way round i e panning 270 when only 90 is required e Please be careful when panning tilting the head at speed The head has a lot of momentum when moving so make sure people property are clear of it For safety slipping clutches are fitted but don t try them out on a colleague Shutting Down When shutting down a system place the units in the home cue See above and then disconnect the DMX signal the green LED will start flashing After two minutes the lamps will extinguish leaving the cooling fans running and two of the red LED s will start flashing Then after a further three minutes the red LED s will stop flashing indicating it is safe to switch off the units and disconnect from the power source See Status Indicator Panel STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 16 N Specifications Mechanical Dimensions ll ll Eloge 0
20. remember to use a line terminator in the last DMX controlled unit of the DMX chain To Make a DMX Terminator A DMX Terminator can easily be made by connecting a 120 1 4 Watt Resistor between pins 2 and 3 inside a male 5 pin XLR connector Max Required DMX Channels A maximum of 19 DMX Channels are required for a STARLITE MkS The No of channels is dependent on units configuration Therefore a maximum of 26 STARLITE Mk 5 s may be controlled from one DMX Control Desk output string Please remember to use a line terminator in the last DMX controlled unit of the DMX chain STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 21 N Factory Set Personality The Starlite Mk 5 is despatched with the default personality set as described below but this can be altered to any other personality if the user wishes This feature is extremely useful when the Starlite Mk 5 is being used along with or takes the place of other makes of moving lights The Starlites can be configured to the personality required there by reducing programming time See Setting the Personality and Address DIP Switches N Default Channel Configuration Personality SPEED DMX UNIT FUNCTION DMX CHANNEL CHANNEL NOTES CHANNEL VALUE ENABLED CH 19 Pan Hi Byte 0 255 0 100 Normally combined Pan Low Byte 0 255 0 100 in the control desk Tilt Hi Byte 0 255 0 100 Normally combined Pan Low Byte 0 255 0 100 in the control desk NO 1 2 3 4 5 Col
21. to the pan ring gear and provides the routing from the static base to the moving head for the various wiring looms Also located on the yoke assembly is the tilt position sensor which can be accessed by removing the plastic cover See Adjusting Tilt Position Sensor if adjustment resetting is required The Head The head contains the lamp housing tilt motor function modules decoder and function drive cards and the head cooling system To gain access inside the head it is necessary to remove one or both of the head covers by undoing the two turn fasteners on each cover N Fan Side of the Head Earlier models With pan in its mid neutral position removing the cover on the cable connector side will give you access to secondary fan module some of the cards below it and allow the changing of gobos etc The fan module is removed by undoing the turn fastener located thru the Release hole and unplugging the fan module if necessary When replacing the fan module card retainer ensure that you re plug the fan power connector CC E 0 X E Recessed 4 turn fastener on fan 14 turn fasteners Step 1 Step 2 STARL
22. 24 volt stepper drive for the 12 volt stepper drive Base cover screws and washers set of 4 Part No 0207 4 C PTFE lubricating oil for rotating gobos Part No 0455 Other colour filters custom gobos and beam effects are available Please enquire for details STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 57 Sample DMX Addresses The table below gives some sample DMX addresses starting from channel 1 but the Starlite Mk5 can have any start address so long as there are 18 channels available after the start address i e 19 channels total Lamp No inRig Type No gt No Address M5 _ c gt 2 c 3 c 5 ms 7 5 ms gt 70 c NEM NEM c gt NENNEN 5 Ms NEN 39 me 9 72 n ms m gt m 32 me 9 228 200 ms gt Mms gt 35 9 16 ms gt 934 Ms BENE 55 3 M5 MERE 1 ms 39 99 2 ms gt ms 38 gt 99 3 2 ms MEM gt 00 35 Mc NEM gt NENNEN 5 2 ms gt 49 25 Mms umm m 3s we gt ae m STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 58 Warranty Information Warranty Information Your Starlite MK5 fixture Unit is covered b
23. Cyan Colour Fade 16 Frost 7 Magenta Colour Fade 17 Shutter 8 Yellow Colour Fade 18 Dimmer 9 Gobo Rotate Wheel No 1 19 Speed 10 Gobo Select Wheel No 1 If you have any doubts about using operating the Starlite Mk 5 please refer to the appropriate section in this manual before switching on the unit STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 14 gt gt gt gt Unpacking the Starlite Save the shipping materials The shipping carton has been designed to protect the unit during transportation If you ever need to return the unit for repair or service please ensure that the original cartons are used Units returned in inadequate packaging may void the warranty Flightcase Roadcase Design Any case used for transporting the Starlite Mk 5 must be carefully designed It must contain strong semi rigid supports for the different sections of the unit enclosed in a rigid outer casing Ready made flight cases can be obtained through your distributor Starlite Systems Technology Ltd or its distributors will not be liable for any damage caused to a unit which is returned to us in a non approved flightcase Returning the unit to Starlite All goods returned to the factory must be allocated a Return Number prior to shipping This should be obtained from your local distributor The factory may not accept goods returned without a valid Returns Number Electrical Connections The Starlite Mk 5 is despatched without a plug
24. ITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 29 N Fan Side of the Head Current models With pan in its mid neutral position removing the cover on the cable connector side will give you access to secondary fan module the card retainer and cards below it and allow the changing of gobos etc The card retainer can be removed by 1 undoing the turn fastener on the secondary fan module and moving the fan to one side 2 undoing the turn fastener on the card retainer and it lifting away from the unit Note On the latest models a flexible safety wire connects each head cover to the main frame of the head It is recommended that you do not disconnect this safety wire unless you cannot get enough access to the head with it in place Pod ER ON DS 14 turn fasteners STEP 1 14 turn STEP 2 fasteners CARD HETANER STEP 3 STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 30 Open view of the Head Fan side 13 14 Q 15 3 16 4 17 5 18 6 19
25. STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 47 N Starlite MK5 Adjustments N Adjusting the Decoder card reference voltage The 20 turn potentiometer located at the top of the decoder card in the first position of the head motherboard is used to set the reference voltage for the digital to analogue converters for pan and tilt positioning If you replace the decoder card you will need to re set this pre set for correct operation of the pan and tilt drives 1 Remove the top head cover and secondary fan to gain access to the decoder card 2 Power up the unit and connect a DMX signal 3 Setthe pan to zero and ensure that the pan moves to its zero end Now set the pan to full and adjust the pre set on the decoder card to set the full pan position 4 Ensure that the pan does not drive into the end stops at either end as this will result in clutch slippage and wear s L BEBEBENEBNE oe Du u2 c T WWW ie sel 7 BENENNEN E 10 way connector for yar EE U3 20 turn potentiometer for DMX address switch CO euer ak auem oe adjusting reference voltage Oc IE j T BEB PEPER T RE UT U1 X
26. See base label Face Eye protection Gloves 999 1 Switch off the unit and disconnect the power cord from the mains supply 2 Stand the unit on a suitable surface and ensure that it has been allowed to cool down 3 Manually tilt the unit head so that the finned lamp box retaining screw is to the top and the rear door hinges to the bottom Using the correct screwdriver undo the retaining screw and gently lower the lamp box door until it is resting on the safety stay 4 5 wm Wearing suitable hand and eye protection lightly grip one of the metal ends of the lamp envelope and completely unscrew the knurled nut 6 Loosely replace the nut 7 Repeat step 5 above for the other end of the lamp 8 Hold onto the metal frame of the lamp lens module and ease the module away from its mounting locating studs by gently pulling backwards When free rest the module on the back door STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 33 N IN AN Lamp Installation cont Cold Mirrored FME Bulb Reflector 1200W shown HT Cables to Bulb sheathing not shown Bulb Lens Sprung Bulb Module Knurled Nuts Mount 8 With great caution See manufacturers safety notes for correct handling of Metal Halide Lamps remove the old lamp by lifting upwards to clear the sprung mounting supports an
27. Starlite Mk 5 Manual Version 1 2 Starlite Systems Technology Ltd Starlite Systems Technology Ltd Calena House Caxton Street North London E16 1JL ENGLAND Tel 44 0 171 511 4400 Fax 44 0 171 476 2922 www starlite co uk Copyright Starlite Systems Technology Limited 1997 98 99 All rights reserved Starlite Systems Technology Limited reserve the right to modify Information and Specifications contained within this manual without notice Starlite Systems Technology Limited assumes no responsibility for any errors inaccuracies or omissions that may or may not appear in this manual Stardraw drawings contained in this manual are copyright of Starlite Systems Technology Limited Patents Starlite equipment is protected by U S European and other world wide patents granted or pending Trademarks Starlite MkS is a registered trademark of Starlite Systems Technology Limited Stardraw and Stardraw Professional are registered trademarks of Starlite Systems Technology Limited Starlite is a trade name of Star
28. ages on heatsink Lamp PSU Side of the Base This area of the base contains either 1 the Ignitor and PFC capacitors in magnetic ballast models 2 the SMPSU in electronic ballast models CAUTION This section of the base has EXPOSED LIVE PARTS and LETHAL VOLTAGES and ENERGIES present Ensure the unit is switched OFF and DISCONNECTED from the mains supply BEFORE working in this area ie ung u va 1 m var A Xe AA Pd pi PFC capacitors Connections Ignitor Switch Mode PSU Type varies with model In magnetic ballast models this area also contains the two different frequency taps for the ballast See Setting the Starlite Mk5 unit Voltage STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 41 ee gt gt gt Servicing the Starlite MK5 General Maintenance and Cleaning The Starlite MK5 should be cleaned on a regular basis to maintain performance and reliability As a guide the Starlite MK5 should be cleaned at every lamp change to maintain peak performance Always turn off the power unplug the unit before commencing the cleaning procedure and allow sufficient time for the unit to cool down 20 minutes Cleaning the external surfaces Wipe with a soft cloth and some anti static foam cleaner to remove dust dirt build up Removing and Cle
29. anel with five LED s recessed behind it These LED s indicate various unit conditions There are 4 red LED s marked 1 to 4 and 1 green The green LED signifies the DMX Data Status The green LED should remain lit when there is no DMX signal present When a valid DMX signal is applied the green LED will extinguish Status LED s 1 to 4 show the lamp interlock and switch states and should not be lit after the lamp has struck or during normal use For more information please refer to section 2 way Switch STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 26 gt gt Set the Starlite MK5 Unit Voltage The method of setting the unit voltage varies depending on which type of lamp ballast is fitted to the unit Please refer to the specification label on the base of the unit to determine what type of lamp ballast is in the unit In an electronic ballast model only the DC supply voltage may need to be altered because the Switch mode lamp supply is auto switching and is not frequency dependant Electronic ballast models are operable in the following Voltage Frequency ranges 95 130 Volts and 200 250 Volts AC at 47 65 Hz In an magnetic ballast model both the DC supply voltage and the magnetic ballast frequency may need to be altered Magnetic ballast models are operable in the following Voltage Frequency range 200 250 Volts and 50 or 60 Hz DC Supply Motors amp Electronics Voltage Selection The unit DC supply voltage selection can
30. aning the Internal head Components Removing Head Modules 1 All head components can be accessed by first removing both the head covers by unlatching the quarter turn fasteners 2 Manually tilt the units head so that the finned lamp housing retaining screw is to the top and the rear door hinges to the bottom 3 Remove 1 the secondary fan and 2 card retainer by releasing the turn fasteners 4 Release the two centre bar retaining clamps located at the front and rear end of the centre bar and lift the bar upward on its hinges f A f Removing the Focus Module 5 Unplug the focus unit by removing the connector located on the solder side of the head motherboard N B Current models have a 6 way connector on the focus module and are therefore not interchangeable with the earlier modules which have a 5 way connector Removing the Motherboard 6 Remove the three quarter turn fasteners from the motherboard and unplug the two 20 way ribbon cables located at the rear of the board 7 Unplug the decoder card from the first socket and leave in the head connected to the DMX address switch 8 Push down from the top component side until the motherboard unplugs from the head modules STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 42 N Removing the CMY Module 9
31. be set by adjusting the voltage select switch located in the base of the unit Access to this switch requires the removal of the base covers and therefore care should be taken to avoid the possibility of electric shock Ensure that the unit is unplugged from the mains supply before removing the base covers To change the selector switch The voltage selector switch is located next to the toroidal transformer in the base of the unit above the input connector panel See diagram below Using a medium sized flat bladed screwdriver first remove the centre fuse holder complete with the fuse Then with a small coin 5p 104 5X etc or large flat bladed screwdriver push down and rotate the selector dial to the desired voltage range Replace the central fuse holder and fuse Note If the local voltage does not exactly match any of the values on the selector dial use the nearest lower value E g Local voltage 230 Volts Set switch for 220 Volt selection Fused Holder Screwdriver hoa release Rotating Selector Toroidal Voltage Selector PFC Capacitors Switch Transformer Switch if fitted Use Coin or large screwdriver to push down and rotate selector STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 27 gt gt Lamp Ballast Voltage Frequency Selection Magnetic Ballast Version CAUTION This section of the base has EXPOSED LIVE PARTS and LETHAL VOLTAGES and ENERGIES present Ensu
32. breakers are not recommended for Starlite Mk 5 circuit protection due to the various different types and their different tripping characteristics STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 15 Safety Instructions Please make sure that you read and understand the sections relating to safety contained in this manual Programming Operating Hints These are a few hints for programmers operators who have not used this make or type of unit before i e a moving head unit against a moving mirror unit Starting up It s preferable to have a pre programmed a home cue in your control desk before applying the DMX signal to the unit s This cue should contain the following elements e Pan Tilt CMY focus iris frost and dimmer 50 e Shutter 10096 e other Channels 0 96 This will let the lamp strike with the unit pointing straight down assuming the unit is hanging from a truss enabling the operator to see the beam and check all the functions Programming Remember to allow the lamp to come up to temperature 5 10 mins before creating any colour CMY mixes If you are used to programming moving mirror units please note the following differences e Almost all of the unit functions are contained in the head Although this gives far more functional pan and tilt movement it obviously makes the head much heavier than a small moving mirror Therefore to reduce unnecessary wear on the pan tilt drive units please don t
33. cont l Gently push the U spring over the head of the bolt to release the Pan Sensor arm from being meshed with the ring gear 2 Manually turn the sensor gear fully CCW till it reaches the end stop of the pot Do this with care so that the pot is not damaged 3 Manually turn the units head fully CCW until the end stop is engaged 4 Ensure that the sensor unit out of the way and is not altered whilst doing this 5 Refit the sensor arm by first locating the pivot end then with the sensor gear correctly meshed into the ring gear replace the U spring over the head of the bolt The sensor gear should be meshed with a small amount of backlash to the main ring gear This is to ensure that the minimum of side load is applied to the potentiometer assembly Pan Pivot end of Sensor Sensor arm arm U Spring J U Spring Pivot Bolt retaining bolt C Sensor gear N Adjusting the Pan Gearbox The Pan gearbox and clutch assembly is factory set and therefore should not need any adjustment in normal use If you suspect they need adjustment please call for Technical Support or refer to a qualified engineer before attempting to make any alterations to the unit STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 50 Adjusting the Tilt position sensor Ensure that the pan drive is correctly set Once this is set send the tilt to its mid position 5096 and then remove the plastic access plate on the side of the yoke
34. d Safety Directives Standards every Starlite Mk 5 is tested for electrical safety before leaving the factory It is highly recommended that you re apply these tests at intervals as directed by your local safety authority to ensure the safety of the Unit s and the people and place s in which the Unit s are being used There are normally a minimum of 2 two basic tests that should be applied when required but you should test the equipment fully at regular intervals EARTH GROUND BONDING TEST Applies a substantial test current around 25A down the Earth Ground pin of the plug and a probe which is connected in turn to exposed metalwork on the three main sections of the Unit under test These sections are the head the yoke and the base From this the tester determines the resistance of the Earth Bonding to each section For safety these resistance s should be less than 0 19 Typically 0 050 Note When testing please ensure the Earth probe makes direct contact with metal and not the paint covering it INSULATION TEST This test applies a voltage of approx 500 Volts between the live and neutral bonded together and the Earth from which the tester measures the insulation resistance For safety this resistance should be greater than 7 MO Typically 20 STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 8 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Starlite MK5 moving light manufactured by Starlite Systems Technology Limit
35. d then tilting one end up before extracting the lamp sideways from the carrier Take care not to strike the quartz envelope against any hard metal surface Store the used lamp safely preferably in its original packaging and dispose of safely according to local regulations Remove the new lamp from its packaging and if necessary clean the quartz envelope using the cleaning cloth supplied with the replacement lamp following the lamp manufacturers guide to cleaning 10 Replace the new lamp by reversing the above procedures 8 4 Ensure the following a The Pip Envelope seal of the lamp is not in the direct optical path i e Do not place the Pip towards either the lens or the rear reflector 9 Quart Glass Pip Envelope Knurled Envel 1 nvelope Sea Nut b Both ends of the lamp are correctly seated in the sprung mounts c The knurled nuts securing the lamp and its power connections are fully tightened 11 Re seat the lamp lens module by reversing procedure 5 above Make sure that the module is correctly located on the spigots and pushed fully forwards so that it locates flat against the lamp housing 12 Ensure that the lamp cables and their fibreglass sheathes are placed correctly so that they do not obstruct the closure of the rear door or contact the quartz envelope of the lamp unit 13 Gently close the
36. ectly meshed into the ring gear Tighten up the two retaining screws ensuring that the sensor gear is only meshed with the main ring gear and not the ring gear and main drive gear If the plate is moved to far over so that these gears mesh the drive will be locked and damage may occur The sensor gear should be meshed with a small amount of backlash to the main ring gear This is to ensure that the minimum of side load is applied to the potentiometer assembly Pan ring gear journal Pan Ring Gear Cross sectional view of pan sensor Main pan drive gear clutch Pan position gear Pan sensor Coupling Right angle Main pan drive gearbox shaft 6 Power up the lamp and send the Pan to its full CW position mid position 5096 and check for position and full travel Check that the motor does not drive against the clutch at either end of its travel If this needs adjusting refer to the section on Adjusting the Decoder Card reference voltage Adjusting the Pan position sensor Current models This should not require adjustment during normal use If adjustment is required first unplug the unit and remove the cover over the main pan ring drive gear to expose the pan drive gear and position sensor located on the input connector side of the base Pan sensor mounted on spring damped STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 49 To adjust Pan Sensor
37. ed The Starlite MK5 is the most advanced moving yoke instrument that can be purchased in the world today and is ideally suited for theatrical applications stage studio concert touring and night clubs The unit can be easily configured to different specifications and has been designed for ease of access to individual functions This makes for simple routine maintenance and cleaning Future Developments Starlite Systems Technology Ltd has a policy of continually improving design upgrading manufacturing techniques and researching new feature options for all of its product lines Customer Feedback We welcome all customer feedback relating to the Starlite Mk 5 as this enables us to improve the product and allows us to design extra features that you would like to see in the unit Please contact us or your distributor with your comments good or bad or suggestions and we will look into them Our Address Telephone No s etc are on page 2 of this manual Manual Contents Unit Modifications As the design and manufacturing methods of the Starlite Mk5 are constantly evolving this manual and future versions will contain full details of all modifications changes as they become used in manufacture STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 9 Glossary There are always new abbreviations and acronyms coming into everyday use So here are most of the ones used in this manual Alternating Current An electric current that constantly reverse
38. either case please make sure they read and understand all of this manual before they go any further If the information in this section does not solve your problem and you need further assistance please contact the technical support department See below and provide the following information 1 Your name and company 2 Your telephone and fax number s 1 3 The unit serial number 4 A detailed description of the fault and any repair procedures you have tried 2 Note 1 It would be helpful if your telephone was close to the area in which you are repairing the unit Note 2 Often a faxed sketch diagram of the faulty part will help the Starlite engineer solve your problem faster This is especially true when there is a conflict of languages or time zones Technical Support Please use one these contact methods if you require the assistance of the Starlite Technical Support Dept or a qualified Starlite technician in your area Telephone 44 0 1494 446000 e Fax 44 0 1494 461024 e mail e Web www starlite co uk PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Unit will not turn on no power connect unit to power source unit not switched on switch unit on faulty power connection check all power connections to unit fuse failure check fuses and replace Unit resets but does not strike no DMX signal present at connect DMX signal the lamp or respond to any the unit control signal Unit resets and strikes the lamp address switch set for self res
39. et address switch to but does not respond to any test mode correct address control signal wrong DMX address Unit functions but the lamp no lamp or bad lamp install replace lamp does not strike bad loose lamp connection check all connections incorrect ballast tapping adjust unit setting to match local electricity supply safety interlock failure check lamp housing door is properly closed unit is too hot allow unit to cool ballast ignitor problem refer to qualified person STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 54 Fault Finding cont PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY One unit is dimmer than others Unit is not responding to control desk Pan and or Tilt driving to one end incorrect ballast tapping bad lamp lamp not correctly seated in lamp holder dust and grease deposits wrong DMX address bad data cable decoder card unplugged missing Pan Tilt card miss plugged Pan Tilt DMX channels set at zero full Pan Tilt card damaged adjust unit setting to match local electricity supply replace lamp re seat lamp in holder after allowing to cool clean unit reset address switch to correct address check connections and replace cables if necessary re plug replace card re plug Pan Tilt card alter control settings replace card Pan and Tilt not driving at all Pan Tilt fuses blown 5 Volt fuse blown 12 Volt fuse blown Pan Tilt card loose missing Pan Tilt card damaged Test replace fuses 2 5 A Tes
40. etion repair or replace the unit or parts thereof in respect of which any defects arise from faulty materials or workmanship subject to the warranty conditions outlined herein Starlite Systems Technology Limited and its authorised distributors make no warranties expressed or implied with respect to any unit and they specifically disclaim any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or as to conformity with any description or otherwise Warranty is void if the unit is misused damaged or modified in any way Except insofar as expressly forbidden by statute the undertakings contained in the preceding paragraphs of this clause are given in lieu of and to the exclusion of all conditions warranties and representations whether express or implied by statute or otherwise as to the quality of the units or their fitness for any particular purpose or conformity with any description or otherwise 10 Without prejudice to the foregoing Starlite Systems Technology Limited and its authorised distributors shall not be liable for any indirect incidental or consequential damage including lost profits sustained or incurred in connection with any unit or caused by unit defects or the partial or total failure of any unit 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 11 No authorised distributor has the power to
41. first set the desired start address and then remove the DMX signal for 2 seconds prior to replacing N Self Test Mode Set the DMX address to zero to activate self test mode the lamp will also strike if enabled See Two way switch The unit will then move the Pan and Tilt functions to their mid positions and then sequence through the various lamp head functions until a valid DMX Start Address is set and at least one sequence has been completed STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 35 Setting the Drive Card DIP Switches The decoder and drive cards can be accessed by first removing the unit head covers and the secondary cooling fan module or card retainer which can be removed by unlatching the quarter turn fasteners Now unplug the fan module or remove card retainer and place aside You now have access to the decoder and drive cards See Fan side of head gt gt CARD RETAINER Drive Card DIP Switches All head function drive cards are identical and can be used to control any of the various head functions The 8 way DIP Binary personality switch is split into two halves Switches to 4 set the Drive function and switches 5 to 8 set the internal DMX address for the head functions Note These switches are factory set to the standard personality listed below 8 Way Binary 1 Personality S
42. fitted allowing the user to choose the correct connector for their particular circumstances Please observe the following colour code when fitting a plug to your unit e Green and Yellow Wire Earth Ground e Blue Neutral Cold Return e Brown Live Hot Phase It is the sole responsibility of the owner user to correctly fit the proper plug in accordance with local regulations WARNING CLASS 1 EQUIPMENT THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED Power Requirements Each Starlite Mk 5 should be powered from its own separately protected supply The cabling and circuit protection on these spurs must be of suitable rating for the units connected to them See the ratings label on the connector panel situated on the base of the unit for details Please also note the following points e Once the lamp has come up to temperature the Starlite Mk 5 draws a constant current Therefore please allow for this when cabling up the unit s See Specifications Electrical e DO NOT connect the Starlite Mk 5 to any type of dimmer circuit On powering up the lamp and its power supply draw a peak surge current that is several times more than its normal operating current For this reason please ensure that circuit protection is of the high surge type i e high surge thermal breakers e Because of the initial high surge current it is recommended that multiple units are switched one at a time and allowed to come up to temperature e Magnetic circuit
43. ges warn of possible high pressure lamp explosions Always wear eye protection and clothing as per lamp manufactures guidelines Precautions The STARLITE 5 is NOT intended for domestic or outdoor use Check the unit is set correctly for the local electricity supply The unit must be protected by a fuse breaker of the correct type and rating For safety reasons and correct operation the unit s must be earthed The Starlite Mk5 lamp will produce ultraviolet radiation in use Exposure to unshielded lamp will result in skin and eye burns The unit is fitted with an interlock system which will extinguish the lamp if the lamp housing door is opened This interlock is fitted for your protection and should not be tampered with Do not attempt to open the lamp housing whilst the lamp is in operation Allow the unit to cool sufficiently before changing the lamp typically 20 mins Disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp altering unit voltage fault finding maintenance To avoid the risk of electric shock or fire do not operate the unit in close proximity to liquids or moisture of any kind Fuses should only be replaced with the specified type voltage and current ratings Rigthe unit with care and ALWAYS use a safety wire When rigging the unit allow enough space for the movement of the head and ensure the unit and its output beam are a safe distance away from flammable materials Make sure a
44. is warning may lead to serious damage of the unit and a potential safety hazard and invalidate the warranty e Always use the correct size of screwdriver socket or Hex driver for the fastener in question DO NOT USE the closest equivalent e When necessary always replace a fastener with the correct type e g M3 x12 i e thread diameter x thread length Tools Set of long reach hex keys or Allen keys inc 1 5mm AF to 6mm AF Set of flat bladed screwdrivers Set of hex sockets inc 5mm 5 5mm 7mm 8mm AF Pair of small long nosed pliers Pre set trimming tool or small flat bladed screwdriver Test Meter Reasonably good quality multimeter preferably digital with Ohms AC DC Volts and continuity ranges STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 56 Spares and Optional Extras These are some of the more common spare parts and optional extras which are available directly from Starlite or your distributor 14 turn Camloc base plate complete Half coupler with Camloc fasteners pair for base plate above Spare turn fastener for covers motherboard with retainer Blue 107 Green 206 Red 301 CTC Orange CTC Blue Part No 0071 C P P Secondary fan unit complete for earlier models Please state 575 or 1200W lamp model N Fuses pack of 10 20mm 2 5A T Part No 0450 10 for the fans pan tilt motors 5 Volt DC art No 0074 C for the volt select switch for the
45. lite Systems Technology Limited Starlite fully acknowledges all other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this manual and disclaim any propriety interest in them or the companies owning them Distributor Lane Lighting Ltd Unit 3 Spearmast Industrial Estate Lane End Road Sands High Wycombe Buckinghamshire UNITED KINGDOM HP12 4JG Tel 44 0 1494 446000 Fax 44 0 1494 461024 www starlite co uk STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 2 Important Handling Notes To avoid damaging your Starlite Mk5 unit please carefully read the following notes on handling the unit before unpacking using it Although the Starlite Mk5 is designed to withstand constant use in all entertainment environments some care must be taken in the handling of the unit especially when it is being packed unpacked and when it is being rigged in its working position Please note the following e When ever possible use the handles for carrying the unit around e Make sure you fully appreciate the weight of the unit e Use two people to carry the unit when negotiating stairs moving around a busy working environment or over cables etc e DO NOT attempt to lift the unit solely by the head yoke or base e DO NOT use the front aperture as convenient hand hold e When fitting hanging clamps place the unit on its side with the base resting on one of the handles and the head resting on the rear casting e DON T allow the unit to rest on any
46. ll cables and other objects clear of the area used for head movement Ensure the unit has cooled completely before packing it away allow 25 mins Use the handles for carrying the unit 9999 STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 12 Cautions READ THE USER MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS UNIT Please make note and heed the warning labels located on the rear side panel of the unit head and the base power panel Ensure that all latches and covers are securely fastened before attempting to operate the unit The outside of the unit especially the lamp housing gets very hot during use Allow sufficient time for cooling before working on the unit Only transport the unit in its original packaging or a properly constructed flightcase The Starlite Mk5 contains no user serviceable parts other than consumable part replacement and normal preventative maintenance Servicing must be carried out by authorised and suitably trained or instructed personnel STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 13 N IN N Quick Reference Guide This Quick Reference Guide is intended only as a reminder of the main elements concerning the use of a Starlite Mk5 It is not intended as a substitute for reading the whole or parts of the manual Please ensure that you have read and completely understood the manual before attempting to operate the unit Safety Please check or reacquaint yourself with the safety instructions contained in this manual
47. nge Gobo Indexing Scroll Change Gobo Indexing SPEED CHANNEL CHANNEL ENABLED CH 19 When Channel 10 Gobo Select 1 is between the values of 0 127 DMX 0 49 5 Channel When Channel 10 Gobo Select 1 is between the values of 128 255 DMX 50 100 Channel STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 23 DMX UNIT FUNCTION CHANNEL NO 11 Gobo Rotate Wheel 2 Stop Rotate Fast CW 11 CW Rotate Slow CW Stop Rotate Slow CCW S CCW Rotate Fast CCW Registration 0 Im Registration 360 Gobo Select Wheel 2 Open White Bump Change Gobo Rotation Bump Change Gobo Rotation Bump Change Gobo Rotation Bump Change Gobo Rotation Bump Change Gobo Rotation Open White Scroll Change Gobo Rotation Scroll Change Gobo Rotation Scroll Change Gobo Rotation Scroll Change Gobo Rotation Scroll Change Gobo Rotation Open White Bump Change Gobo Indexing Bump Change Gobo Indexing Bump Change Gobo Indexing Bump Change Gobo Indexing Bump Change Gobo Indexing Open White Scroll Change Gobo Indexing Scroll Change Gobo Indexing 2 Scroll Change Gobo Indexing 3 Scroll Change Gobo Indexing 4 Scroll Change Gobo Indexing 5 SPEED CHANNEL ENABLED CH 19 CHANNEL VALUE 1 100406 When Channel 12 Gobo Select 2 is between the values of 0 127 DMX 0 49 5 Channel When Channel 12 Gobo Select 2 is be
48. nit 2 Slide Triplet lens forward and hold outer casing 3 Clean the outer lens surface with non staining glass cleaner 4 Repeat for the other end of the lens Cleaning the Prism Module To clean the Frost blades use the same technique as for the cross fade colours To clean the Prism first manually move the Frost and Dim blades out of the optical path Then manually slide the prism into the centre of the module This should now allow you access to clean both Prism surfaces as per the triplet lens Please take great care when cleaning any of the head modules Mishandling or rough treatment will damage or misalign these delicate optical parts Important When replacing any of the modules please ensure the spring wires at the top and bottom of each module locate in the grooves cut into the two retaining bars This ensures the optimum optical alignment of the different modules in the lamp STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 45 Replacing Parts The gobos can be easily changed by manually rotating the gobo holder to the cut out in the gobo module plate The rear gobo plate has a hinged cover plate over the cut out which has to be opened prior to removing or replacing gobos Then using a small pair of long nose pliers remove the gobo retaining clip and gobo Fit the new gobo and replace the retaining clip ensuring that the clip locates correctly into the groove cut into the gobo holder N Remove and Install Rotating gobos
49. of the covers L al Im OK MN il 117177 f 0 xa M an gow STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 3 Notes STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 4 Table of contents USER SERVICE MANUAL 1 Version 1 2 1 Copyright 2 Patents 2 Trademarks 2 Distributor 2 IMPORTANT HANDLING NOTES 3 Notes 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 8 Standards and Directives Portable Appliance Testing 8 INTRODUCTION 9 Future Developments 9 Customer Feedback 9 Manual Contents Unit Modifications 9 Glossary 10 STARLITE MK5 DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES 11 CAUTION AND WARNING SYMBOLS 12 Precautions 12 Cautions 13 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 14 UNPACKING THE STARLITE 15 Save the shipping materials 15 Flightcase Roadcase Design 15 Returning the unit to Starlite 15 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 15 POWER REQUIREMENTS 15 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 16 PROGRAMMING OPERATING HINTS 16 Starting up 16 Programming 16 Shutting Down 16 SPECIFICATIONS
50. of the unit holding the motor plate Push the motor plate upwards towards the front of the head and tighten up the hex cap head screw Then push the motor plate inwards towards the hole in the tilt bearing and tighten up the flat headed screw Check and retighten both screws and then holding the yoke check for play in the head movement Re assemble unit and reset tilt sensor if necessary Second push motor sideways Flat headed Motor plate Screw mounting screws and spacers Hex cap head screw First push motor upwards STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 52 N IN Adjusting the Pan Tilt Drive Card Settings 1 If you have fitted a replacement drive card ensure that the gain pots are turned fully anti clockwise and the torque pots are turned fully clockwise prior to fitting These pre set pots have approximately 23 turns Tilt Tilt Tilt offset Pan Pan Pan offset 2 Power the unit up and connect a test meter between the zero volt test point and the centre pin of the offset pot and adjust until a reading of zero volts DC is achieved Repeat for both the pan and Tilt halves of the card Now adjust the gain pot a full 6 turns clockwise and repeat for both halves 4 Adjust the torque pot anti clockwise until the drive oscilla
51. our Wheel Open White Bump to Colour 1 Blue 107 Bump to Colour 2 Green 206 Bump to Colour 3 Red 301 Bump to Colour 4 Orange CTC Bump to Colour 5 Blue CTC Open White Scroll to Colour 1 Blue 107 Scroll to Colour 2 Green 206 Scroll to Colour 3 Red 301 Scroll to Colour 4 Orange CTC Scroll to Colour 5 Blue CTC Continuous Colour Scroll Slow Continuous Colour Scroll Fast Open 0 Cyan Closed Full Cyan Colour 100 Magenta Open 0 Magenta Closed Full Magenta Colour 100 Yellow Open 0 Yellow Closed Full Yellow Colour 100 STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 22 DMX UNIT FUNCTION CHANNEL NO Gobo Rotate Wheel 1 Stop Rotate Fast CW CW Rotate Slow CW Stop Rotate Slow CCW CCW Rotate Fast CCW Registration 0 Registration 360 Gobo Select Wheel 1 Open White Bump Change Gobo Rotation Bump Change Gobo Rotation Bump Change Gobo Rotation Bump Change Gobo Rotation Bump Change Gobo Rotation Open White Scroll Change Gobo Rotation Scroll Change Gobo Rotation Scroll Change Gobo Rotation Scroll Change Gobo Rotation Scroll Change Gobo Rotation Open White Bump Change Gobo Indexing Bump Change Gobo Indexing Bump Change Gobo Indexing Bump Change Gobo Indexing Bump Change Gobo Indexing Open White Scroll Change Gobo Indexing Scroll Change Gobo Indexing Scroll Change Gobo Indexing Scroll Cha
52. rbox Adjusting the Pan Tilt Drive Card Settings FAULT FINDING AND REPAIR Introduction Technical Support Fault Finding cont BASIC TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED SPARES AND OPTIONAL EXTRAS SAMPLE DM X ADDRESSES WARRANTY INFORMATION NOTES COMMENTS AND PROBLEMS STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 7 48 49 49 50 50 51 52 53 54 54 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer s Name STARLITE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY Ltd Manufacturer s Address Calena House Caxton Street North London England E16 1JL Great Britain Declares that under our sole responsibility the following product conforms with the protection requirements of Council Directive 89 336 EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility Product Name STARLITE Mk 5 Product Number STARLITE Mk 5 1200 W STARLITE Mk 5 575 W Product Options Standards and Directives EMC Standards and Directives applied to this product Generic Standards Basic Standards Product Standards EN 50081 1 1992 EN 61000 4 2 Electrostatic Discharge EN 55022 IT Equipment EN 50082 1 1992 EN 61000 4 4 Fast Transients EN 55015 Electrical Lighting ENV 50140 Radiated Field Starlite Systems Technology Ltd London ENGLAND 4 September 1997 Portable Appliance Testing In addition to being tested to the above generic International EMC LVD an
53. re the unit is switched OFF and DISCONNECTED from the mains supply BEFORE working in this area Earlier Models There is a 50 60 Hertz tap for the magnetic ballast supply located between the power factor correction capacitors and the lamp ignitor These are either 1 inch spade connectors or 2 soldered connections with the Red wire being 50 Hertz and the White wire 60 Hertz The unused tap should be moved onto the SPARE BALLAST TAP terminal and the selected tap applied to the terminal marked BALLAST on the 4 way LIVE block Care should be taken to ensure the correct settings are applied for the location C 000000 U r Ballast Ignitor 2 D Connection Black Wire o L I To Ballast Spare Ballast Tap Connection Isolated Terminal Red Wire 50 Hz White Wire 60 Hz Current Models On the latest models although the wiring is basically the same all of the connections have been changed to PCB mounted screw terminals Electronic Ballast Version The Switch Mode Power Supplies fitted to both the 575 W and the 1200 W versions do not require adjustment when used within the specified Voltage Frequency limits i e 95 130 and 200 250 Volts 47 65 Hz STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 28 N The Yoke The yoke is secured
54. rive card motherboard positions UNrT REVIEW CONT Front Indicator Side of the Base 2 Way Switch Status LED s Rear DC Supply Side of Base Lamp PSU Side of the Base GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Cleaning the external surfaces REMOVING AND CLEANING THE INTERNAL HEAD COMPONENTS Removing Head Modules Removing the Focus Module Removing the Motherboard Removing the CMY Module Removing the Prism Module Removing the Gobo Module CLEANING HEAD MODULES Cleaning Rotating gobos Cleaning Cross Fade Colours Cleaning the Triplet Lens Cleaning the Prism Module REPLACING PARTS Remove and Install Rotating gobos Remove and replace colour wheel Dichroic Filters Remove and install gobos in the optional Static Wheel STARLITE MK5 ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the Decoder card reference voltage STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 6 21 22 22 26 26 26 26 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 29 29 30 31 32 33 33 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 37 38 39 39 39 40 41 41 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 43 43 44 45 45 45 45 45 46 46 46 47 48 48 Adjusting the Pan position sensor Earlier models To adjust Pan Sensor cont Adjusting the Pan position sensor Current models To adjust Pan Sensor cont Adjusting the Pan Gearbox Adjusting the Tilt position sensor Adjusting the Tilt Gea
55. s its direction The rate of direction change is the frequency Hz Across Faces Distance between two opposite faces of a spanner or nut which is directly related to the thread size e g M5 5 AF spanner fits a nut with 3mm tread Binary Coded Decimal switch Light Emitting Diode A switch that converts a decimal input to a binary output High Tension High voltage In the Starlite Mk 5 this relates to the connections from the ignitor to the HMI lamp International Standards Organisation Counter Clock Wise Low Voltage Directive Opposite of Clockwise A set of European standards relating to the safety of electrical devices Outside Diameter The outside diameter of a circular object as opposed to the inner diameter ID e g a washer Cyan Magenta Yellow Subtractive colour mixing system used in the Starlite Mk5 Colour Temperature Correction The use of colour filters to correct or change the colour temperature of a light source Power Factor Correction The use of capacitors or inductors for phase shifting in electronic circuits so that the actual power equals or is close to the apparent power Clock Wise PTFE Poly Tetra FluoroEthelyne Mimicking the movement of the hands on a clock A synthetic lubricant Trademark Teflon face Direct Current SMPSU Switch Mode Power Supply Unit An electric current which flows only in one A totally electronic type of PSU Power Supply Unit direction
56. t replace fuse 2 A Test replace fuse 6 3 A re plug replace card replace card Head function s not working properly at all Drive card unplugged missing Drive card wrongly addressed Module miss plugged Module damaged Drive card stalled Unit wrongly addressed re plug replace card Re address card Re plug module Replace module Power cycle unit allow time for the bulb to cool Re address unit Gobo colour wheel iris not working properly at all Drive card unplugged missing Drive card wrongly addressed Module miss plugged Module damaged Unit wrongly addressed re plug replace card Re address card Check both ribbon cables connecting module to motherboard Replace module Re address unit STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 55 ee gt gt Basic Tools and Test Equipment Required The Starlite Mk 5 is designed to require the minimum of tools for general use and normal routine maintenance Most of the tools listed below should be readily available in any technician s toolbox but please note the following points e fasteners used in the Starlite Mk 5 are of the standard METRIC type apart from the exception of the lamp isolating posts which are UNC 8 32 x 4 e Some of the fasteners in the unit are tightened up to a specific tightness or torque The alteration of these fasteners is not recommended and therefore is not covered in this manual Failure to observe th
57. tes and an audible vibration is heard Rotate clockwise until the drive becomes stable and then turn a further one and a half turns clockwise Again repeat for both halves 5 This is now a basic setting for stable drives 6 You should now sequence the unit through a slow 30 second movement of both pan and tilt drives and check for smooth movement Adjust the gain pot to achieve the smoothest control whilst ensuring that the drives are stable Note If the drives become too unstable due to incorrect set up the fuses for the DC drive circuits will blow In this event power down the unit and ensure that you complete step 1 above before replacing the fuses and re powering the unit STARLITE 5 User Manual Version 1 2 53 ee gt gt Fault Finding and Repair Introduction Although the Starlite Mk 5 is designed for touring use and manufactured to the highest possible standards screws will work loose and humans will forget to switch on switches or replace circuit boards so this section of the manual is designed to help you quickly diagnose and solve many of the little problems associated with the use of hi tech equipment in a relatively hostile environment e g the entertainment industry Many of the problems encountered are often of a simple nature and may be due to the persons unfamiliarity with the equipment or their belief that the manual is only required when a fault occurs or something does not work properly In
58. tical path utilising coated optics cold mirrored reflector and Triplet projection lens Lamp Cooling Finned lamp housing is custom designed to minimise the amount of forced air cooling required thereby reducing the associated fan noise Control Protocol DMX512 USITT 1990 with a user definable channel configuration Default factory set channel configuration uses a maximum of 19 channels Mechanical Construction Modular design allows for module swapping upgrading easy servicing and cleaning Easy internal access and fast Lamp change thru safety interlocked door Four carrying handles and multiple hanging points Rugged construction and durable exterior epoxy paint finish STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 11 Caution and Warning Symbols The following International symbols are used throughout this manual to identify warning and caution messages Caution This symbol appears adjacent to Caution messages Failure to heed these messages could result in minor injury and damage to equipment Warning This symbol appears adjacent to High Voltage Warning messages Failure to heed these messages could result in serious personal injury High Temperature This symbol appears adjacent to High Temperature Warning messages Failure to heed these messages could result in personal injury Explosion This symbol appears adjacent to Explosion Warning messages Failure to heed these messages could result in personal injury These messa
59. to expose the tilt position potentiometer Plastic access Pot retaining Spring retaining screw plate clamps Tension spring Threaded mount 7 for access plate Toe n e A n DD Tilt position potentiometer 2 Slacken off the two pot retaining clamps and rotate the pot until the tilt is in the mid position Re tighten the clamps and replace the access cover 3 The Tilt position mechanism is mounted on a spring loaded plate to ensure a constant mesh and side load If this plate is removed care should be taken as the plate is under tension Slacken all 3 fixing screws and tilt the plate to remove tension before removing the top 2 screws and springs STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 51 Adjusting the Tilt Gearbox The tilt gearbox is factory set and should not need any adjustment However if the unit has been programmed in a situation with lots of fast repetitive tilt moves the tilt gearbox backlash may need to be adjusted to regain optimum performance l E r o c Er le Remove all the head modules 2 Unplug and remove the head motherboard 3 4 From the inside of the unit loosen off the two remaining screws Loosen the motor mounting plate screws from the outside
60. tween the values of 128 255 DMX 50 100 Channel STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 24 SPEED DMX UNIT FUNCTION CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL VALUE ENABLED NO 1 100476 CH 19 Focus Near 0 0 255 100 Iris Closed Small 0 0 Open Large 255 100 Prism Open No Prism in Rotate Fast CW Rotate Slow CW Stop Rotate Slow CCW Rotate Fast CCW 16 Frost Open Hard Edged Closed Diffused 17 Shutter Closed Strobing Slow Strobing fast Open 18 Dimmer Closed Shutter Blades Close Open 19 Timing Speed Min Max STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 25 N Unit review Base of the unit The base contains the power supply for the lamp logic and drive functions power and data connectors and status indicators Connector Panel NI The connector panel is located in the base of e EJ e the unit and contains the power input cable data connectors and the circuit breaker power switch DMX In Lamp DMX Out Belag 5 Way chassis female XLR 5 Way chassis male XLR connector for DMX thro connector for DMX input 74 output Specification Power cable Power switch Label N Status Indicator Panel On the front base cover there is a p
61. ur gobos Takes T size gobos 46 5mm OD 38mm Dia image size or 44mm OD with adapter ring Part No 0385 Using both gobo wheels and the remote focus facility it is possible to Morph between gobos Colour Cyan Magenta Yellow Subtractive Colour mixing system allowing infinite colour selection with smooth x fades or snap colour changes 6 position Colour wheel with interchangeable Dichroic filters 46 5mm OD 2 Colour Temperature Correction Red Green and Blue Filters already installed Vari speed wheel allowing scrolling continuous scrolling or bump colour changes Beam Effects Multi beam rotating 5 Facet Prism with vari speed rotation both directions Additional effects available Shutter Fast silent Shutter with variable speed 1 fps 7 fps Strobing facility Dimmer Separate full range 0 10096 Dimmer allowing fast slow smooth dimming Focus Remote Motorised Focus adjustment using high optical quality triplet lens Triplet Lens is interchangeable to allow different beam angles In development Diffusion Sharp edged beam to Wash beam variable Frost mechanism Iris Pin spot to Full beam smooth running motorised Iris for varying beam angles Light Source 575 or 1200 W GS HMI Lamp wattage options Daylight 6000 K Colour Temperature 750 hrs rated lamp life Lamp Power Supply Magnetic ballast or Electronic ballast options Power factor corrected for both lamp options Optical Output Custom designed op
62. vary the terms of this warranty 12 This warranty will be interpreted according to English Law and the English courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 59 Notes Comments and Problems Please write down any notes comments or problems you have using your Starlite Mk5 moving lights and send them to us That way we can do our best to improve the design and functionality of the unit Date Unit Serial Number Note Comment or Problem Action taken STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 60
63. ve protocol Please ensure that you use the correct connectors and cable when connecting your system together to alleviate data transmission problems 5 Pin XLR Connections Pin 1 Cable Screen Pin 2 ve Data Pin 3 ve Data Pin 4 Reserved for future developments Pin 5 Reserved for future developments Cabling of multiple Units The DMX data protocol which uses serial data transmission allows multiple units to be controlled using only one data cable to the first unit and then linking all subsequent units in a chain Daiychaining m d DMX link cables Bec DMX Terminator or link to next fixture DMX Terminator The DMX data stream needs to be terminated This is to stop signal reflections and interference by other Electro magnetic signals both of which would corrupt the legitimate data signal Please
64. witch re EA 4 LO oO q Wig l is Edge Connector Drive Internal DMX Functions Address 8 way DIP switch STARLITE Mk5 User Manual Version 1 2 36 a A A Drive Card Address Information position name binary address DMX address 0000 1100 Gobo wheel 1 rotate 1100 1110 For convenience this table is also printed on the cover of the secondary fan module card retainer Function Address This part of the switch sets the type of drive curve that the card will give for a certain function e g A card that is driving a gobo wheel requires a different drive curve to one that is driving the shutter These settings should not be changed unless your are 1 replacing a card when you should set the card function address to be the same 2 installing a different type of module in that part of the lamp function address instructions will be given with the new module DMX Address This part of the switch sets the internal DMX address of each drive card in relation to the overall personality of the unit These are factory set to the default Starlite Mk 5 Personality but they can be altered allowing the unit to be configured to the personality required e g The same as other moving lights in the system See Factory Set Personality Note Pan and Tilt
65. y a 365 day parts and labour limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase subject as follows 1 It is the owners responsibility to provide receipts or invoices for proof of purchase showing date dealer or distributor If purchase date cannot be provided date of manufacture will be used to determine the period of warranty The unit must be returned to Starlite Systems Technology Limited and or its authorised distributors as soon as any defect is discovered It is necessary to obtain a Return Authorisation Number from your dealer point of purchase before any units are returned for repair Any unit or parts of the unit must be packaged in a suitable manner to ensure protection of that unit or part The package should be clearly marked that it contains a returned unit or part unit and include a written explanation of the alleged malfunction Freight damage claims are invalid for units or parts shipped in non factory boxes and packing materials shipping costs to and from the distributor and or manufacturer must be paid for by the purchaser Freight collect shipments will not be accepted Lamps are excluded from this warranty Dichroic filters are not guaranteed against breakage or scratches to coatings Starlite Systems Technology Limited will make the final determination as to whether or not the unit or part is covered by warranty Starlite Systems Technology Limited will at their discr

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