CANTO USA Aurora X1 Series Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 43

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Followspot Operating Instructions

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Step 2:

 If the tripod has caster wheels installed, confirm the fixture’s entire weight is on those three feet. To insure the pads are engaged, use 

the orange thumb wheel to adjust the feet so the wheels are suspended off the ground for this procedure.

Step 3:

 Loosen the silver T handle screws (4) underneath the yoke saddle.

Summary of Contents for Aurora X1 Series

Page 1: ...t your facilities or performances requirements if for any reason this should not be the case we ask that you contact us directly at 888 252 5912 to help address your needs We work to provide our custo...

Page 2: ...Mounting the Lens Tube page 16 5 7 Power Off or On Safety page 18 For Short Throw Configuration page 19 5 8 Short Throw Configuration Tripod page 19 5 9 Short Throw Configuration Mounting the Yoke pag...

Page 3: ...SE Suite 600 Marietta GA 30060 888 252 5912 techsupport cantousa com cantousa com 1 SPECIFICATIONS Voltage CRI Full Power Standby Weight 90 240VAC 50 60Hz 90 7 7 A 120 VAC 924 Watts 0 47 A Long Head...

Page 4: ...Products Followspot Operating Instructions V 1 0 1 11 22 4 1092 West Atlanta Street SE Suite 600 Marietta GA 30060 888 252 5912 techsupport cantousa com cantousa com Medium Throw Configuration Long T...

Page 5: ...D WARRANTY CARD PROVIDED WITH YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT OR EMAIL US FOR A COPY IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES This product may reach high temperatures depending on the model ordered Avoid any direct contact with its...

Page 6: ...rt Throw PN XLED00004 or Medium Throw PN XLED00005 or Long Throw PN XLED00006 You will only receive one of these items unless you purchased additional lens tubes only one is provided 1 Tool Pouch whic...

Page 7: ...techsupport cantousa com cantousa com 4 AURORA X1 FEATURE OVERVIEW Features A LED Engine Module B Base Body C Control Panel D Tripod E Gel Changer F Lens Tube G Focus Handle H Caster Wheels I Tel Rad...

Page 8: ...assemble the Aurora X1 LED Followspot FOR MEDIUM THROW AND LONG THROW CONFIGURATIONS 5 1 Medium And Long Throw Configuration Tripod Step 1 Tripod Place the tripod in the location the followspot is to...

Page 9: ...nut and washer 1 from the plate of the tripod and set them aside Once completed place the yoke assembly on top of the tripod plate Secure the yoke with the bolts and washers 4 and nut and washer 1 Us...

Page 10: ...the tripod with the assistance of another person mount the base body assembly to the top of the yoke plate Use the included 4 T handle screws and washers to secure the base body assembly to the yoke...

Page 11: ...ase of the screw head and the front plate Align the gel changer and four screw slots on the back and hang the gel changer off those screws The gel changer should rest on the screws body Using the prov...

Page 12: ...912 techsupport cantousa com cantousa com 5 5 Medium and Long Throw Configuration Mounting the LED Engine Step 5 Mounting the LED Engine At the rear of the fixture using the supplied ratcheting screwd...

Page 13: ...cantousa com 5 5 Medium and Long Throw Configuration Mounting the LED Engine Step 5 Mounting the LED Engine Continued There are panels on both sides of the unit for service access Utilizing the TX27 s...

Page 14: ...les on the LED engine and then resting the engine on the screw threads on the body of the LED engine Tighten the screws utilizing the TX27 on the back panel of the LED fixture With the side panels ope...

Page 15: ...5 Mounting the LED Engine Continued Plug the two harnesses labeled A and B them into their appropriate ports on the LED Engine The polarity of the connectors is not reversible The connectors will easi...

Page 16: ...he Lens Tube Step 6 Mounting the Lens Tube Medium Throw or Long Throw Loosen the hex screws on the front of the gel changer to be inch from the base of the screw head to the front plate The long throw...

Page 17: ...6 Mounting the Lens Tube Medium Throw or Long Throw Continued Using the ratchet screwdriver with a Phillips head bit remove the bottom access panel via the 4 x 8 32 screws Once the access panel is re...

Page 18: ...tched to OFF Using the provided power cord plug the Neutrik True One Top Connector into the connector on the back panel of the fixture Connect the plug of the power cord either Edison Twistlock or oth...

Page 19: ...RT THROW CONFIGURATION 5 8 Short Throw Configuration Tripod Step 1 Tripod Place the tripod in the location the followspot is to be positioned If the tripod was provided with caster wheels ensure the r...

Page 20: ...and washer 1 from the plate of the tripod and set them aside Once completed place the yoke assembly on top of the tripod plate Secure the yoke with the bolts and washers 4 and nut and washer 1 Use a w...

Page 21: ...tripod with the assistance of another person mount the base body assembly to the top of the yoke plate Use the included 4 T handle screws and washers to secure the base body assembly to the yoke via t...

Page 22: ...sa com cantousa com 5 11 Short Throw Configuration Mounting the Lens Tube Step 4 Mounting the Lens Tube Loosen the hex screws on the front of the gel changer to be inch from the base of the screw head...

Page 23: ...ns Tube Step 4 Mounting the Lens Tube Continued Utilizing the ratchet screwdriver with a Phillips head bit remove the bottom access panel via the 4 x 8 32 screws Once the access panel is removed switc...

Page 24: ...com 5 12 Short Throw Configuration Mounting the LED Engine Step 5 Mounting the LED Engine Go to the rear of the fixture and loosen the four security screws on the back panel of the base body Loosen to...

Page 25: ...ounting the LED Engine Step 5 Mounting the LED Engine Continued Remove the side panels of the base body to access the A and B wire harnesses that are attached to the LED driver enclosure on the bottom...

Page 26: ...s on the LED engine and then resting the engine on the screw threads on the body of the LED engine Tighten the screws utilizing the TX27 on the back panel of the LED fixture With the side panels open...

Page 27: ...LED Engine Step 5 Mounting the LED Engine Continued Plug the two harnesses labeled A and B them into their appropriate ports on the LED Engine The polarity of the connectors is not reversible The conn...

Page 28: ...w head and the front plate Align the gel changer and 4 screw slots on the back and hang the gel changer off those screws The Gel changer should rest on the screws body Using the provided ratcheting sc...

Page 29: ...itched to OFF Using the provided power cord plug the Neutrik True One Top Connector into the connector on the back panel of the fixture Connect the plug of the power cord either Edison Twistlock or ot...

Page 30: ...R REPLACEMENT OR SERVICE Step 1 Power off fixture A and unplug power cable B from the back of the fixture NEVER WORK INSIDE AN OPERATING UNIT WITHOUT IT BEING COOLED AND UNPLUGGED FROM POWER SOURCE NE...

Page 31: ...2 West Atlanta Street SE Suite 600 Marietta GA 30060 888 252 5912 techsupport cantousa com cantousa com Step 2 Remove both side panels on the base body using the provided screwdriver and security bit...

Page 32: ...092 West Atlanta Street SE Suite 600 Marietta GA 30060 888 252 5912 techsupport cantousa com cantousa com Step 4 Loosen the four security screws using the provided screwdriver with bit TX25 to back ou...

Page 33: ...ift up on the LED Engine using the two back handles and remove the engine from its mount screws Step 6 Locate the plastic clear cap that came with the LED engine when it shipped Replace the cover over...

Page 34: ...tta GA 30060 888 252 5912 techsupport cantousa com cantousa com 7 RE INSTALLING THE LED ENGINE Step 1 Remove the clear plastic cap that came with the LED engine when it first shipped This is the piece...

Page 35: ...pot Operating Instructions V 1 0 1 11 22 35 1092 West Atlanta Street SE Suite 600 Marietta GA 30060 888 252 5912 techsupport cantousa com cantousa com Step 3 Tighten the four security screws using the...

Page 36: ...2 West Atlanta Street SE Suite 600 Marietta GA 30060 888 252 5912 techsupport cantousa com cantousa com Step 4 Insert both A and B harnesses from the LED engine inside the base body Step 5 Replace bot...

Page 37: ...Instructions V 1 0 1 11 22 37 1092 West Atlanta Street SE Suite 600 Marietta GA 30060 888 252 5912 techsupport cantousa com cantousa com Step 6 Plug the power cable B into the back of the base body a...

Page 38: ...912 techsupport cantousa com cantousa com 8 INSTALLING A GOBO AKA PROJECTION PATTERN Step 1 Power off fixture A and remove power cable B from the back of the fixture before opening it up for safety re...

Page 39: ...Suite 600 Marietta GA 30060 888 252 5912 techsupport cantousa com cantousa com Step 2 Remove the side panels to the base body enclosure Use the provided screwdriver in combination of the TX15 security...

Page 40: ...e it in the gobo holder Only steel gobos can be used at this time For glass gobos please contact Canto USA Step 5 Place the magnetic retaining ring over the gobo allowing the magnet to hold the gobo i...

Page 41: ...CTORS WHAT IS STATED BELOW MAY BE RIGHT FOR SOME BUT WRONG FOR OTHERS YOU WILL NEED TO EXPERIMENT TO FIND THE BEST WAY TO USE A FOLLOWSPOT PLEASE TAKE THIS SECTION AS SET UP GUIDELINES RATHER THAN RUL...

Page 42: ...252 5912 techsupport cantousa com cantousa com Mechanics to Adjust Balance Step 1 Power off A fixture and unplug power cable B before working on or adjusting anything other than operating the fixture...

Page 43: ...hsupport cantousa com cantousa com Step 2 If the tripod has caster wheels installed confirm the fixture s entire weight is on those three feet To insure the pads are engaged use the orange thumb wheel...

Page 44: ...other person using the curved rubber handles at the back of the fixture and either push or pull till the balance desired is achieved NOTE DEPENDING ON THE CONFIGURATION THE T HANDLE SCREWS MAY NEED TO...

Page 45: ...SIDE AN OPERATING UNIT WITHOUT IT BEING COOLED AND UNPLUGGED FROM POWER SOURCE NEVER EVER WORK INSIDE A UNIT THAT IS TURNED ON LED DRIVER ENCLOSURE A Wire Harness A to LED Engine B Wire Harness B to L...

Page 46: ...Followspot Operating Instructions V 1 0 1 11 22 46 1092 West Atlanta Street SE Suite 600 Marietta GA 30060 888 252 5912 techsupport cantousa com cantousa com BASE BODY BACK PANEL A Power Input Connect...

Page 47: ...s 6 1 with 6 frames being independent from the singular frame The gel changer is self canceling This allows for rolling color changes unless a second or third frame is held during the roll Here is a q...

Page 48: ...5912 techsupport cantousa com cantousa com 12 CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW AND OPERATION The control panel is where the fixture beam controls are located These include douser intensity iris size and drop in...

Page 49: ...AND UNPLUGGED FROM POWER SOURCE NEVER EVER WORK INSIDE A UNIT THAT IS TURNED ON Step 2 Locate the fuse holder B on the back panel to the right of the power input connector and to the left of the power...

Page 50: ...14 FOCUSING THE LIGHT Step 1 Loosen the black handle by rotating counterclockwise on the selected lens tube installed on the Aurora X1 LED followspot Step 2 Using the handle move the lens assembly in...

Page 51: ...D FROM POWER SOURCE AND OFF FOR 5 MINUTES NEVER WORK INSIDE AN OPERATING UNIT WITHOUT IT BEING COOLED AND UNPLUGGED FROM POWER SOURCE NEVER EVER WORK INSIDE A UNIT THAT IS TURNED ON WARNING NEVER USE...

Page 52: ...ve residue accumulate on the optics as well as the lens assembly bushings Here are some recommended practices for cleaning your fixture Step 1 Power down A the Aurora X1 and remove the power cable B f...

Page 53: ...te 600 Marietta GA 30060 888 252 5912 techsupport cantousa com cantousa com Step 2 Remove the side panels of the base body fixture Step 3 Using the provided optical wipes wipe down the lens system in...

Page 54: ...gel frames with fixture The gel frame operator arms 7 are designed to accept the provided gel frames that ship with the unit The X1 also accepts most gel frames from other fixture manufacturers Removi...

Page 55: ...912 techsupport cantousa com cantousa com Step 2 Make sure the gel frames are all released and are low in the fixture TO insure this is the case press in the release buttons on both the single A and 6...

Page 56: ...Atlanta Street SE Suite 600 Marietta GA 30060 888 252 5912 techsupport cantousa com cantousa com Installing the Gel into a new Color Frame Step 4 Remove the brass brads 1 inch long from the gel frame...

Page 57: ...rass fasteners to join them Step 7 Spread the brass fasteners apart so that they all look like the below image on the back of the gel frame NOTE SOME OPERATORS PREFER TO ADD EITHER A PIECE OF BLACK GA...

Page 58: ...he plug is in the outlet properly Step 2 Using a power meter remove the fuse and check for continuity Step 3 Meter the power coming into the fixture Operational voltage needed for the fixture is 90 24...

Page 59: ...the unit as cool as possible given the ambient temperature in which the fixture is being operated The fans are variable speed controlled and will fluctuate based upon how hot the LED is in its curren...

Page 60: ...ating problem contact the factory to resolve the issue NOTE FOR ALL OTHER ISSUES PLEASE CONTACT TECHNICAL SERVICES TECHSUPPORT CANTOUSA COM AT CANTO USA FACTORY 18 SPARE PARTS All fixture components a...

Page 61: ...ural and manufacturer defects for three years from the date you purchased this product and 2 years or 20 000 hours on any LED array In case of any issues we strongly recommend you call us at 888 252 5...

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