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Several operations described in this manual may only be performed with the projector opened up to expose the internals.

To gain access to the internals of the projector, proceed as follows:

1) Remove the 11 screws (

A

) which affix the rear cover (

B

) using an appropriate screwdriver.

Be careful to ensure that no screws are lost during this operation.

2) Remove the cover (

B

) sliding it away from the central seal.

3) You should now have complete access to the internals of the projector and may proceed to undertake any of the procedures

described in this manual.

Important Note:

When replacing the housing, you must ensure that the housing (B) is seated correctly into the rubber seal (C);

then replace and retighten all the screws.

Attention!

Remove mains power prior to opening up the unit.

The internal temperature of the unit may reach 250° C after 5 minutes, with a peak of 350°C. Ensure that the

lamp is cool prior to removing. The projector should only be opened after it has been allowed to stand and cool

for 10 minutes after is has been turned off.

18. Opening up the projector

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Summary of Contents for ColourCyc 250LX

Page 1: ...1st edition may 2002 instruction manual ColourCyc 250 ...

Page 2: ...le ColourCyc 250 LX in the absence of DMX 512 signal 15 13 1 Master units 15 13 2 Slave units 16 14 Dip switch functions 17 15 Remote operation via dr1 18 16 Auxiliary led and reset button functions 19 17 Mechanical adjustments 20 17 1 Tilt adjustment 20 17 2 Altering beam angles by inserting diffusion filters 21 18 Opening up the projector 23 19 Altering the operating voltage and frequency 24 19 ...

Page 3: ...late the projector from mains supply prior to performing any function which involves touching the internals of the unit including lamp replacement 2 For mains connection adhere strictly to the guidelines outlined in section 7 of this manual 3 The level of technology inherent in the ColourCyc 250 LX requires the use of specialised personnel for all service applications refer all work to your author...

Page 4: ...ed in section 18 of this manual MSD lamps are part of the mercury vapour family of discharge lamps and must be handled with great care the lamp operates at high pressure and the slight risk of explosion of the lamp exists if operated over its recommended life We recommend therefore that the lamp be replaced within the manufacturer s specified lamp life 1 Locate the lamp assembly and using a Philip...

Page 5: ... asymmetrical in construction with one pin larger than the other Ensure that the pins are correctly aligned with the appropriate socket DO NOT USE UNDUE FORCE Incase of difficulty re read the instructions and repeat the procedure 5 Replace the lamp into its original position and replace and retigh ten the 3 screws which were previously removed Do not close the unit until all the operations have be...

Page 6: ... holes A on the yoke of the ColourCyc 250 LX and to the primary suspension point If using an after market safety chain not manufactured by coemar ensure that it is of sufficient rating to hold the weight of the unit Protection against liquids The projector contains electric and electronic components that must not come into contact with water oil or any other liquid Protection against dust Dust and...

Page 7: ...tches the mains supply available to you For connection purposes ensure your plug is of a suitable rating at 230 V 2 Amps peak 1 6 amps in normal operation at 115 V 4 2 Amps peak 3 2 amps in normal operation Locate the mains cable which exits the base of the unit and connect as shown below Protection The use of a thermal magnetic circuit breaker is recommended for each ColourCyc 250 LX A good earth...

Page 8: ... shutter strobe inhibit OFF DMX addressing ID personality ON built in program control ON ON reset 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 PR 1 PR 2 PR 3 PR 4 SP 1 SP 2 SP 3 SP4 all PR DMX addresses ID personality or built in program and speed all OFF for slave serial number 230v ie max 2A ie 1 6A 115v ie max 4 2A ie 3 2A max temp ext 150 C ta max 40 C cos ϕ 0 9 IP 20 weight 18 4 kg alto top 2 m 2 m dip switches ...

Page 9: ...ersonality ON built in program control ON ON reset 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 PR 1 PR 2 PR 3 PR 4 SP 1 SP 2 SP 3 SP4 all PR DMX addresses ID personality or built in program and speed all OFF for slave serial number 230v ie max 2A ie 1 6A 115v ie max 4 2A ie 3 2A max temp ext 150 C ta max 40 C cos ϕ 0 9 IP 20 weight 18 4 kg alto top 2 m 2 m dip switches Warning High voltage inside Caution hot lamp Di...

Page 10: ...turned on To turn the fans on you will need to switch on the lamp or alter the fan on dip switch setting to ON DMX 512 signal reception Upon being powered up the projector will proceed with its reset function On completion of this the led will flash if the projector is correctly receiving DMX 512 signal If the led remains off the projector is not receiving signal correctly Check the cabling and th...

Page 11: ...the dip switches values 64 16 2 to ON The diagram below shows how to set the dip switches to their ON position setting the address to DMX 1 Obviously any DMX address can be achieved by adding together the values achieved when switching on the respective dip switches eg dmx address n 1 The first projector will utilise DMX address 1 a projector thus addressed will respond to commands on channels 1 t...

Page 12: ...wards rainbow effect from slow to fast 193 255 4 colour mode step colours channel 3 steps 0 127 step colours channel 3 proportional 128 255 5 Auto function step No effects 0 9 proportional Auto program 1 color sequence without white speed from fast to slow 10 61 proportional Auto program 2 full color sequence speed from fast to slow 62 113 proportional Auto program 3 color sequence with half color...

Page 13: ...een 242 and 255 to turn the lamp off channel 6 should be set to between 11 and 30 You may set the unit to switch the lamp on automatically on powering up by setting the lamp on dip switch to ON When the lamp is turned on the lamp status led will also be on ON ON lamp ON 13 English ...

Page 14: ...lowing features Program 1 all colours with the exception of open white in a smooth slow crossfade sequence Program 2 all colours in a smooth slow crossfade sequence Program 3 all colours with the exception of open white in sequence Program 4 all colours in sequence Selecting the hold time Dip switches T1 and T2 allow for one of 4 hold times for the various colours Selecting the fade speed Dip swit...

Page 15: ...Set to ON the dip switch named built in program control From this moment the dip switches 1 to 9 may be used to adjust the various parameters for automated colour changes program selection fade times and speed Selecting automated colour change programs Dip switches from PR1 to PR4 program 1 to program 4 when switched to the ON position activate preset colour change pro grams The 4 in built program...

Page 16: ...nchronising multiple ColourCyc 250 LXs without DMX 512 Slave units are recognisable since they have connections made to both XLR sockets in their base except for the final unit in the chain which has only one connection to its DMX IN socket To set projectors to Slave mode it is necessary to simply set dip switches 1 to 9 in the OFF position and the built in program control dip switch to ON ON ON b...

Page 17: ... up In the OFF position the lamp will be controlled via DMX signal Motor calibration The motor calibration dip switch in the ON position will allow for motor offsets to be recalibrated For further information about this read section 24 Electronic motor alignment Inhibiting strobe and colour changes The shutter strobe inhibit dip switch will overide when in the ON position DMX channels 2 and 4 whic...

Page 18: ...p the dialog between the ColourCyc 250 LX and the dr1 you must install it in the DMX 512 line paying close attention to the instructions within the unit The DR1 remote dip switch must be switched to the ON position At this point the dip switches which set from 1 to 128 are used to set the identity number ID of the unit not the DMX address which is set by dr1 The highest ID number accepted by the d...

Page 19: ...p status led indicates the lamp functioning Led on lamp is on Led off lamp is off Led DMX The DMX led indicates the DMX input state Led flashing on signal is present Led off no signal present Reset button Pressing the reset button will cause the fixture to effect a reset of its dimmer and colour changer motors p reset DMX lamp status fan alert 16 Auxiliary led and reset button functions 19 English...

Page 20: ...rried out in order to maximise the output of the projector in its current installation 17 1 Adjusting tilt angle Loosen the two adjustment bolts on the sides of the body which allow the body to tilt 90 45 After having adjusted the unit to the required tilt firmly tighten both bolts to avoid the unit slipping out of position 17 Mechanical adjustments English 20 ...

Page 21: ...iffusion lense cod VT 171 3 1 2 peak angle 9 5 1 10 peak angle 20 Beam shape circular Prismatic semi diffusion lense cod VT171 1 1 2 peak angle 13 5 1 10 peak angle 31 Beam shape square Prismatic maximum diffusion lense cod VT 171 2 1 2 peak angle 71 1 10 peak angle 71 Beam shape rectangular Prismatic outline shaped lense cod VT 171 vertical projection 1 2 peak angle 24 1 10 peak angle 40 horizont...

Page 22: ...otate and remove the fixing ring 3 Remove the currently installed lense 4 Insert the new lense most suited to your particular application All lenses are rotatable through 360 5 After having inserted a new lense replace the retaining ring and refasten the screws Attention Direct exposure to the output of the unit is not recommended English 22 ...

Page 23: ...cess to the internals of the projector and may proceed to undertake any of the procedures described in this manual Important Note When replacing the housing you must ensure that the housing B is seated correctly into the rubber seal C then replace and retighten all the screws Attention Remove mains power prior to opening up the unit The internal temperature of the unit may reach 250 C after 5 minu...

Page 24: ...he circuit board panel and remove the screws which fix it in place 2 Locate the autotransformer on the left of the unit 3 Disconnect cable n 8 and move it to the required voltage To ensure the correct selection refer closely to the sticker attached to the autotransformer 240 230 208 115 100 Connection 9 should not be moved under any circumstances If in doubt consult the circuit diagram or refer th...

Page 25: ...quired position To ensure you have selected the correct tap refer to the sticker located on the power supply 3 Connection 16 should not be moved under any circumstances If in doubt consult the circuit diagram or refer the unit to spe cialist trained personnel Upon completion of this operation replace all panels and close up the unit as Attention Incorrect selection of either the voltage or the fre...

Page 26: ...screwdriver 2 Rotate and remove the fixing ring Attention Remove mains power prior to opening up the unit The internal temperature of the unit may reach 250 C after 5 minutes with a peak of 350 C Ensure that the lamp is cool prior to removing The projector should only be opened after it has been allowed to stand and cool for 10 minutes after is has been turned off 20 Opening the front of the proje...

Page 27: ...screws B 5 Slide the front housing of the unit away from the rubber seal NOTE When replacing the housing you must ensure that the housing B is seated correctly into the rubber seal C then replace and retighten all the screws 27 English ...

Page 28: ...e projector is operating Suitable instruments for performing this type of maintenance are a brush and a common vacuum cleaner or an air compressor The fans are located beside the lamp assembly Air intakes The air intakes require regular cleaning to maximise the efficiency of the cooling system These intakes should be cleaned approxi mately every 4 weeks the period for this periodic cleaning will d...

Page 29: ...Random strobe effect from slow to fast 131 248 step Shutter open 249 255 3 c o l o u r s step Open white 0 24 step or proportional depending on channel 3 colour 1 24 49 step or proportional depending on channel 3 colour 2 50 74 step or proportional depending on channel 3 colour 3 75 99 step or proportional depending on channel 3 colour 4 100 127 proportional Forwards rainbow effect from fast to sl...

Page 30: ...ath of the projector controlled by channel DMX 3 7 When the desired offsets have been obtained press the reset button to record the calibration setting To return to normal operation return the motor calibration dip switch to the OFF position All the components of the ColourCyc 250 LX are available as spare parts from your coemar service centre Accurate description of the fixture model number and t...

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