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SolaPix 19 User Manual

DMX Control

The SolaPix 19 fixture operates on standard DMX-512 control bus, controlled by a DMX console.
The fixture requires 114 channels of DMX-512 in standard mode.

Attach the fixture to the control bus using a two-core, shielded cable with a 5-pin XLR connector
(Belden 9729 is preferred).

Two XLR termination receptacles are available: one for connection of DMX Input, and one for
DMX Thru (used when daisy-chaining to additional fixtures on the DMX control bus).

DMX Connector Pinout

For DMX Input, the DMX cable must have a male XLR connector on one end of the cable that
connects to the fixture. When daisy-chaining DMX to the next device, prepare a DMX cable with
a female XLR connector on one end and a male XLR connector on the other end. Terminate the
cable ends as indicated in the pinout image below.

Connect DMX Cables to Fixture

The following instructions are guidelines for connecting DMX to your fixture. Your installation
may vary.

1.

Connect the male XLR connector of a DMX data cable to the DMX Thru connector on the
DMX control source.

2.

Connect the female XLR connector of the DMX data cable to the DMX In connector of the
first fixture on the DMX control run.

3.

Continue linking the remaining fixtures by connecting a cable from the DMX Thru
connector of a fixture to the DMX In connector of the next fixture on the control run.

Note:

A maximum of 32 DMX devices may be connected in any one DMX data run

when installed in a daisy-chain fashion.

DMX-512

(Belden 9729 or equivalent)

terminate DMX

with a 120 Ohm

resistor

DMX-512 

control

source

Summary of Contents for High End Systems SolaPix 19

Page 1: ...Automated Luminaire User Manual Version 1 4 Revision B...

Page 2: ...both marked and not marked are the property of their respective owners Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice High End Systems Inc intends this document...

Page 3: ...2 Mise En Garde Contre La Modification Du Produit 2 Produktmodifikationswarnung 2 Avvertenza Sulla Modifica Del Prodotto 2 Advertencia De Modificati n Del Producto 2 Declaration of Conformity 3 Import...

Page 4: ...rnet Control 16 Connect Ethernet Cables to a Fixture 16 Set the DMX Start Address 17 Set the Control Source and Universe 17 Configure the Fixture 18 Navigate the User Interface 18 Set Fixture Paramete...

Page 5: ...sources contact High End Systems Technical Services directly at the office nearest you Emergency support is available outside of regular business hours Contact information is available at highend com...

Page 6: ...difikationswarnung Design und Hestellung von High End Systems entprechen den Anforderungen der U S Amerikanischen und internationalen Sicherheithsvorschriften Ab nderungen dieses Produktes k nnen dess...

Page 7: ...High End Systems Inc Distributor s address 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin Texas 78758 USA Product Name SolaPix 7 SolaPix19 Product Options All We hereby declare that the above referenced product compli...

Page 8: ...Concentration Value by weight in homogeneous material Cadmium Cd 0 01 Lead PB 0 1 Mercury Hg 0 1 Hexavalent Chromium Cr VI 0 1 Polybrominated Biphenyl PBB 0 1 Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers PBDE 0 1 B...

Page 9: ...messages Note Notes are helpful hints and information that is supplemental to the main text CAUTION This statement indicates that while operating equipment surfaces may reach very high temperatures A...

Page 10: ...SolaPix 19 fixture see the technical data sheet highend com documentation SolaPix19 SolaPix19 Datasheet pdf 2 3 4 5 6 1 8 9 10 11 12 7 1 Lens 2 Tilt lock 3 Display 4 Navigation controls 5 Pan lock 6 H...

Page 11: ...ach pixel The Base module is always active The Flex and Pixel modules can be disabled or they can be set to Compound or Independent modes In Compound mode a module automatically addresses itself to th...

Page 12: ...imensions shown are listed as inches millimeters 16 5 in 418 mm 4 1 in 104 mm 15 1 in 383 mm 13 1 in 333 mm 16 0 in 407 mm 19 0 in 483 mm 10 4 in 265 mm 7 3 in 186 mm 3 3 in 85 mm 4 0 in 101 mm 7 1 in...

Page 13: ...not use this fixture with a damaged power lead cord set If the lead is damaged it must be replaced by a qualified technician with an equivalent type before use Contact your local authorized dealer fo...

Page 14: ...th quick locking thumb screws for fixture hanging ensure that the thumb screws have engaged a complete 90 degree positive latch Operate the fixture only after having familiarized yourself with its fun...

Page 15: ...es are placed on the feet The operating temperature range for this fixture is 10 C 45 C 14 F 113 F Do not operate the fixture outside of this range Never stand directly below the installed fixture whe...

Page 16: ...eat steps 1 through 3 for the second clamp and bracket 5 Attach the provided safety cable through the attachment point on the bottom of the fixture upper enclosure and secure to the trussing system or...

Page 17: ...se the breaker to trip Ensure that the circuit can handle the fixture s maximum potential draw before you connect it Connector Specification A fixture power cord with powerCON TRUE1 TOP input to bare...

Page 18: ...h a female XLR connector on one end and a male XLR connector on the other end Terminate the cable ends as indicated in the pinout image below Connect DMX Cables to Fixture The following instructions a...

Page 19: ...s the channel number from which the fixture starts to listen to the digital control information sent out from the control source Modify the fixture DMX start address on the user interface located on t...

Page 20: ...Ethernet control source to one of the Ethernet ports on the first fixture in the Ethernet control run 2 Connect the first fixture to a second fixture by connecting a cable from the second Ethernet po...

Page 21: ...up to 114 channels of control depending on the configuration of the modules The Base module uses 21 channels When the Flex module is set to Compound mode an additional 17 channels are added If the Pix...

Page 22: ...three seconds to access the main menu 2 Browse the menu by pressing the up down left or right navigation buttons 3 Press the Enter button to select a menu item 4 Modify the selection by pressing the...

Page 23: ...You can configure each module individually or you can compound some or all of the modules For information about the modules see Modular Control on page 7 Note Some consoles may refer to the Flex effe...

Page 24: ...X Art Net sACN Select the control source for the Flex module Note This option is only available when the Mode selection is set to Independent When you set the module to Compound mode the Source is inh...

Page 25: ...n is only available when the Mode selection is set to Independent When you set the module to Compound mode the Source is inherited from the Flex module or the Base module if the Flex module is disable...

Page 26: ...ce and a unique address Set both the Flex and Pixel modules to Compound mode The result All fixtures have 114 channels of control for Base module functions animations and pixels The recommended consol...

Page 27: ...unning time of the device shown in hours h Last Run Hrs XXXX Hours Running time of the fixture from the last time that the run time value was reset shown in hours h LED Hours XXXX Hours Total running...

Page 28: ...ture temperature as read from the fixture head near the CMY filter View Power Temperature Navigate Main Menu Info Power Temp Displays the current temperature as read from the power supply in the fixtu...

Page 29: ...mode forces the LEDs and stepper motors to power off when the fixture loses DMX control signal for a set period of time The default time setting is 15 minutes Refresh Rate 2 4 kHz 16 kHz Set the refr...

Page 30: ...M UID if RDM functionality is to be used If DMX splitters are used and RDM control is to be used these splitters must support RDM Ethernet IP XXX XXX XXX XXX This password protected menu item lets you...

Page 31: ...Menu Set USB Update Fixture firmware updates are available on the High End Systems Inc website at highend com 1 Save the firmware update file to a USB drive 2 Insert the USB drive in the fixture base...

Page 32: ...hannels The default value is Control Select a different channel to run a self test on that channel Manually Set an Individual Channel Navigate Main Menu Test Manual Ctrl Select an individual channel o...

Page 33: ...back the Auto Program that is defined on the Master fixture Auto Program Fixture runs an Auto Program either in stand alone mode or as a Master fixture Use the Select Prog parameter to select the prog...

Page 34: ...ne will play before the next scene plays The default value is 0 3 seconds Input By Out Capture the parameter values for the scene from the current DMX input Capture Record Multiple Scenes Navigate Mai...

Page 35: ...e s magnetic indexing circuit malfunctions optical or magnetic sensor failure the stepper motor is defective or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed the Pan movement is not located in the...

Page 36: ...r To ensure that the fixture remains in good working condition and does not fail prematurely regular maintenance is recommended CAUTION The backside of each lens in the SolaPix 19 fixture is coated wi...

Page 37: ...Cleaning and Maintenance 33...

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