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12. DMX 512 signal 

If all procedures have been correctly carried out to this point, the 20 channels of 

functions

your 

DMX 512

controller will have full control over all the effects available from your 

CF 1200 Hard Edge

as described in the following table:

channel

function

type of control

effect

decimal

1

Base (pan) coarse

proportional

coarse control of the base movement

0-255

2

Base (pan) fine

proportional

fine control of the base movement

0-255

3

Yoke (tilt) coarse

proportional

coarse control of the Yoke movement

0-255

4

Yoke (tilt) fine

proportional

fine control of the Yoke movement

0-255

5

dimmer

step

closed

0-7

proportional

from close to open

8-255

6

shutter

step

closed

0-9

proportional

strobe effect increasing flash rate

10-127

proportional

random strobe, increasing flash rate

128-247

step

open

248-255

7

iris

step

open

0-15

proportional

from large to small

16-115

step

iris small

116-192

proportional

iris pulse, with increasing pulse speed

193-251

step

iris max, wide beam

252-255

8

Zoom

proportional

proportional zoom control from small to large beam

0-255

9

focus

proportional

proportional focus control

0-255

10

gobo 1 selection

standard (Strd)

step

no gobo

0-30

step

gobo 1

31-61

step

gobo 2

62-91

step

gobo 3

92-123

step

gobo 4

124-151

proportional

gobo wheel rotate continously, speed from min to max

152-255

NOTE: channel 10 function can be varied selecting gobo standard/special function on the back function display

10

gobo 1 selection

special (SPEc)

step

no gobo

0-10

proportional

proportional gobo wheel rotation 360° from no gobo to the last
gobo

11-151

proportional

gobo wheel rotate continously, speed from min to max

152-255

11

gobo 1 360°

positioning

step

no effect

0-10

proportional

proportional indexable gobo positioning 360°

11-255

12

gobo 1 rotation &

fine positioning

proportional

proportional indexable fine gobo positioning 360°

0-100

proportional

continuos gobo rotation clockwise with proportional speed from max
to min.

101-176

step

gobo stop

177- 179

proportional

continuos gobo rotation counter-clockwise with proportional speed
from min. to max

180-255

13

gobo 2 selection

standard (Strd)

step

no gobo (clear)

0-23

step

gobo 1

24-49

step

gobo 2

50-73

step

gobo 3

74-99

step

gobo 4

100-123

step

gobo 5

124-151

proportional

gobo wheel rotate continously, speed from min to max

152-255

NOTE: channel 13 function can be varied selecting gobo standard/special function on the back function display

Summary of Contents for CF 1200 Hard Edge

Page 1: ...CF 1200 Hard Edge 1st edition april 1999 instruction manual ...

Page 2: ...rom whom you purchased your CF 1200 Hard Edge This information will assist us in providing spare parts repairs or in answering any technical enquiries with the utmost speed and accuracy WARNING the security of the fixture is granted only if these instructions are strictly followed therefore it is absolutely necessary to keep this manual 643 mm 368 mm 750 mm 750 mm 602 mm 180 5 mm 733 mm 440 mm 180...

Page 3: ... 8 Signal connection 9 Powering up 10 DMX addressing 11 Display panel functions 11 1 Powering up the CF 1200 Hard Edge with movement disenabled 12 DMX 512 signal functions 13 Lamp alignment 14 Opening up the projector housing 15 Interchanging gobos 16 Interchanging dichroic filters 17 Automatic internal functions 18 Maintenance 19 Electronic motor alignment 20 Spare parts ...

Page 4: ...ed damage in transit In case of damage to the equipment contact your carrier immediately by telephone or fax following this with formal notification in writing packing list Ensure the packaging contains 1 CF 1200 Hard Edge 1 instruction manual 2 Transporting The CF 1200 Hard Edge should be transported in its original packaging or ain a coemar approved flight case In order to manufacture a suitable...

Page 5: ...ng of the projector Never operate the unit without proper earth connection 5 The fixture should never be located in an exposed position or in areas of extreme humidity A steady supply of circulating air is essential Protection against ultraviolet radiation 1 Never turn on the lamp if any of the lenses filters or the carbon fibre housing is damaged their respective functions will only operate effic...

Page 6: ...xture should be allowed to stand and cool for 10 minutes prior to its removal MSR SA lamps are part of the mercury vapour family of discharge lamps and must be handled with great care The lamp operates at hight pressure and the slight risk of explosion of the lamp exists if operated over its recommended life of 500 hours We recommend therefore that the lamp be replaced within the manufacturer s sp...

Page 7: ...ther make sure therefore that the correct pin is lined up into its respective pin socket DO NOT USE UNDUE FORCE In case of diffi culty re read the instructions and repeat the procedure 5 Replace the lamp assembly B into its original position and replace and tighten the two screws A which were previously removed Attention we recommend that the lamp be realigned in the optical train of the unit to a...

Page 8: ...r 240V option Incorrect voltage selection will detrimentally affect the operation of the projector Under no circumstance should you move the cable num bered 26 CF 1200 Hard Edge is fitted with an electronic ballast which automatically stabili ses the output voltage to the lamp with any input voltages within the range of 180 to 260V there is therefore no need for any electrical modifications requir...

Page 9: ...ition of the CF 1200 Hard Edge will be in the most efficient position protection against liquids The projector contains electric and electronic components that must not come into contact with water oil or any other liquid movement The projector has a movement of 370 in the base and 270 in the yoke DO NOT place any obstructions in the path of the projector s movement safety chain The use of a safet...

Page 10: ...Edge can operate at voltages from 208V 230V 240V at 50 or 60Hz operating voltage and frequency can be selected as described in section 5 of this manual Prior to connecting the unit to your mains supply ensure that the model in your pos session correctly matches the mains supply available to you For connection purposes ensure your plug is of a suitable rating 9 5 amps Locate the mains cable which e...

Page 11: ...tion to the dimensions of the neutral cable since the total current in the neutral cable is equal to the sum of all the current in all the active phases of the cable For example if the current is measured at the distribution point as being 10Amps on phase R 10Amps on phase S and 10Amps on phase T there will be a total of 30 Amps in the neutral We ask that you carefully consider your cable current ...

Page 12: ...ed on the base of the CF 1200 Hard Edge labeled DMX 512 and DMX 512 standard see diagram Pin connections conform to the international standard pin 1 screening 0 volt pin 4 not connected pin 2 data pin 5 not connected pin 3 data A connection using the 5 Pin XLR 5 3 2 1 Controller Standard DMX 512 OUT Ad altri CF 1200 Hard Edge Connect to other CF 1200 Hard Edge in out in out ...

Page 13: ...are isolated from one another and the metal housing of the connector Note the housing of the cannon XLR 3 or 5 must be isolated Controller Standard DMX 512 OUT 3 2 1 3 pin XLR 3 F 3 pin XLR 3 M Ad altri CF 1200 Hard Edge Connect to other CF 1200 Hard Edge out in out in ...

Page 14: ... that DMX 512 signal is being correctly received by the projector If the led is off the projector is not receiving signal check the cabling and the func tioning of the controller Fuse replacement Locate the fuse which protects the lamp and electronics in the base of the CF 1200 Hard Edge Using a multimeter test the condition of the fuse replacing it with one of equivalent type if necessary functio...

Page 15: ...y panel will flash to indicate that the selection is not stored in memory 2 Press the enter button to confirm your selection the display will stop flashing and the projector will now respond to the new DMX address 3 To better understand the function of each channel we refer you to section 12 Control channel functions from a DMX 512 controller Important Note Keeping the or button pressed will cause...

Page 16: ...he menu button 2 Press the or button until the display shows rAtE for rate speed 3 Press the enter button to confirm your selection il display visualizza un valore numerico che è la velocità di trasmissione del segnale DMX 512 hour Permette di visualizzare la vita del proiettore ovvero il numero di ore nelle quali CF 1200 Hard Edge è stato alimentato 1 Press the menu button 2 Press the or button u...

Page 17: ...rizontal pan movements 1 Press the menu button 2 Press the or button until the display shows dirP for pan direction 3 Press the enter button to confirm your selection the display will show cW for clockwise 4 Press the or button the display will show ccW for counterclockwise 5 Press the enter button after either step 3 or 4 to confirm your choice of direction dirt This function inverts the movement...

Page 18: ... correct position if it is accidentaly moved out of position NOTE there will be a noticeable difference in the projector at startup with opto ON the reset procedure will take but a few seconds the reset can last up to a minu te with the opto oFF 1 Press the menu button 2 Press the or button until the display shows oPto 3 Press the enter button to confirm your selection the display will show on opt...

Page 19: ...rtional rotation of gobo wheel 1 thus allowing gobos from this wheel to be positioned out of cen tre in the optical path of the projector 5 Press the enter button after either step 3 or 4 to confirm your choice of the man ner in which gobo wheel 1 will respond to the DMX signal channel function type of control effect decimal 10 gobo 1 selection standard Strd step no gobo 0 30 step gobo 1 31 61 ste...

Page 20: ...of gobo wheel 2 thus allowing gobos from this wheel to be positioned out of cen tre in the optical path of the projector 5 Press the enter button after either step 3 or 4 to confirm your choice of the man ner in which gobo wheel 2 will respond to the DMX signal channel function type of control effect decimal 13 gobo 2 selection standard Strd step no gobo clear 0 23 step gobo 1 24 49 step gobo 2 50...

Page 21: ... the enter button after step 3 or 4 to confirm your selection coLo This function allows the colour wheel to be used in a proportional manner via DMX 512 signal 1 Press the menu button 2 Press the or button until the display shows coLo for colour wheel 3 Press the enter button to confirm your selection the display will show Strd for stan dard which corresponds to the automatic centring of the colou...

Page 22: ...election LEd This function allows the display to be switched on or off 1 Press the menu button 2 Press the or button until the display shows Led function display function display AA function display function display channel function type of control effect decimal 16 color selection standard Strd step White 0 23 step color 1 24 49 step color 2 50 73 step color 3 74 99 step color 4 100 123 step colo...

Page 23: ...these tests the projector simulates the reception of a DMX 512 signal which is increasing from 1 to 255 on the selected channel t 01 movement in the X axis t 02 fine movement in the X axis t 03 movement in the Y axis t 04 fine movement in the Y axis t 05 opening closing of the dimmer t 06 opening closing of the blackout strobe shutter t 07 opening closing of the iris diaphragm t 08 movement of the...

Page 24: ...er up the projector whilst simultaneously pressing the enter and buttons The projector will perform the usual reset functions on every motor barring the pan and tilt motor which will remain static throughout the reset procedure 2 You may at this point alter a DMX address or any other menu based parameter without projector articulated movement 3 Top resume normal CF 1200 Hard Edge functioning you m...

Page 25: ... control 0 255 10 gobo 1 selection standard Strd step no gobo 0 30 step gobo 1 31 61 step gobo 2 62 91 step gobo 3 92 123 step gobo 4 124 151 proportional gobo wheel rotate continously speed from min to max 152 255 NOTE channel 10 function can be varied selecting gobo standard special function on the back function display 10 gobo 1 selection special SPEc step no gobo 0 10 proportional proportional...

Page 26: ... display 16 color selection special SPEc step no effect 0 10 proportional proportional color wheel rotation 360 from white to the last color 11 151 proportional color wheel rotate continously speed from min to max 152 255 17 cyan proportional proportional cyan control from white to cyan 0 255 18 magenta proportional proportional magenta control from white to magenta 0 255 19 Yellow proportional pr...

Page 27: ...sitioning Use the two adjusters A and B to bring the hot spot to the centre of the beam Use the third adjuster C to flatten the beam to maximum uniformity vertical adjustment Adjuster B acts on a lever and spring assembly to position the lamp via a vertical movement within the reflector rotate it until correct positioning is achieved horizontal adjustment Adjuster A acts on a lever and spring asse...

Page 28: ...e entire top section of the projector B may be completely removed thus allowing projector housing complete access to the internals of the projector Disengage the 4 latches A to release the housing Remove the safety cable C ...

Page 29: ... glass or metal An ever increasing range of gobos is available from your coemar sales network replacing gobos on the rotating gobo wheel Gobos may be replaced as required to produce special effects as required Gobo replacement should always be carried out with the power to the unit shut off and the inspection lid removed as described in section 14 1 Release the gobo retaining spring D as shown in ...

Page 30: ...fitted correctly You must ensure that the flat support plate fits into its guide B and that there is a correct engagement between the teeth of the cog of the gobo and those of the central rotation wheel s cogs 4 Replace the gobo retaining ring D making sure it is secured in its catch ...

Page 31: ...obo wheel in order to release it from the 2 upper retaining clips A 2 Slide the gobo away from the centre of the gobo wheel to release it from the cen tral retaining clip B and thus remove it from the unit 3 To insert a new gobo repeat the procedure in reverse first sliding the gobo under the central retaining clip B then seat it under the two outer clips A 3 Ensure that the gobo is seated correct...

Page 32: ... coemar can supply a wide range of replacement gobos 1 To insert the metal gobo procede as per the previous instructions for glass gobos You will however require a separate retaining ring with a thickness of 1 8 mm similar to that shown below which is fitted above the metal gobo directly under the 3 retaining clips ...

Page 33: ...lacing a dichroic filter 1 Remove the inspection lid of the projector as described in section 14 Opening the projector housing 2 Locate the dichroic colour wheel 3 Manually rotate the colour wheel until you locate the colour you wish to replace 4 Rotate the colour wheel until you reach the empty slot 5 Remove the dichroic filter by sliding the filter gently up and towards the central retaining cli...

Page 34: ...nsert the new colour filter by first sliding it under the central retaining clip then sliding it back under the outer clips ensuring that it is seated correctly in the colour wheel 9 Replace the CF 1200 Hard Edge inspection lid ...

Page 35: ...ally attempt to restrike the lamp for 3 seconds in every subsequent minute This is designed to protect the ballast and lamp ignitor from prolonged usage in less than ideal conditions NOTE it is important to replace a lamp that is at the end of its useful life and replace it Old lamps are generally progressively more difficult to strike thermal protection Two thermal sensors in the body and base of...

Page 36: ...course upon the conditions in which the projector is operating Suitable instruments for performing this type of maintenance are a brush and a common vacuum cleaner or an air compressor periodic maintenance lamp The lamp should be replaced if there is any observable damage or deformation due to heat This will avoid the danger of the lamp exploding mechanicals Periodically check all mechanical devic...

Page 37: ...n immediately and simulta neously press and hold the menu button holding both pressed for at least 30 seconds The motors of the unit will perform a reset and the display will show the following for some few seconds indicating that you have entered the electronic calibration mode PnAl 1 Press the or button until the display shows PnAL for pan alignment move ment of the base motor of th unit 2 Press...

Page 38: ...er button to confirm your selection cYAL 1 Press the or button until the display shows cYAL for alignment of the cyan colour 2 Press the enter button to confirm your selection the display will show a numeri cal value which corresponds to the factory preset 3 Press the or button until the numerical value corresponds to the perfect align ment of the cyan colour in the optical path of the projector 4...

Page 39: ...on 4 Press the enter button to confirm your selection G1AL 1 Press the or button until the display shows G1AL for alignment of the rota ting gobo wheel 2 Press the enter button to confirm your selection the display will show a numeri cal value which corresponds to the factory preset 3 Press the or button until the numerical value corresponds with the correct ali gnment of the rotating gobo wheel i...

Page 40: ...e enter button to confirm your selection PrAL 1 Press the or button until the display shows PrAL for alignment of the prism wheel 2 Press the enter button to confirm your selection the display will show a numeri cal value which corresponds to the factory preset 3 Press the or button until the numerical value corresponds with the correct ali gnment of the prism wheel in the optical path of the proj...

Page 41: ... CF 1200 Hard Edge are available as replacement spa res from your authorised coemar sales agent Accurate description of the fixture model number and type will assist us in provi ding for your requirements in an efficient and effective manner ...

Page 42: ...serves the right to effect modifications without notification instruction manual CF 1200 Hard Edge 1st edition april 1999 coemar spa viaInghilterra 46042Castelgoffredo Mantova Italy Tel 0376 77521 Fax0376 780657 ...

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