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Automated Luminaire

User Manual

Version 1.3 — Revision A

Summary of Contents for SolaFrame 3000

Page 1: ...Automated Luminaire User Manual Version 1 3 Revision A ...

Page 2: ...tration in the European Union the United Kingdom and the Madrid Protocol The High End Systems globe logo is pending registration in the United States and China All other trademarks 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 assumes no responsibility or liability for any...

Page 3: ...a Sulla Modifica Del Prodotto 2 Advertencia De Modificatión Del Producto 2 Important Safety Information 3 Fixture Overview 4 Dimensions 5 Safety Considerations 6 General Operation and Use Guidelines 7 Install the Fixture 8 Power 10 DMX Control 11 DMX Connector Pinout 11 Considerations for Ethernet Art Net Connectors 11 Connect DMX Cables to Fixture 12 Terminate DMX 13 Set the DMX Start Address 13 ...

Page 4: ...DMX Address 15 Info Menu 15 Set Menu 17 Test Menu 20 Preset Menu 21 Error Codes 23 Cleaning and Maintenance 26 ii SolaFrame 3000 ...

Page 5: ...search more widely try the High End Systems Inc website at highend com 24 hour emergency support is available Contact High End Technical Services at 1 512 836 2242 Patents NOTICE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS High End Systems Inc products are protected by one or more patents listed on the High End Systems Inc website https www highend com patents and or are subject to one or more pending patents...

Page 6: ...nden gegen die diesbezüglichen Sicherheitsnormen verstoßen Avvertenza Sulla Modifica Del Prodotto I prodotti di High End Systems sono stati progettati e fabbricati per soddisfare i requisiti delle normative di sicurezza statunitensi ed internazionali Qualsiasi modifica al prodotto potrebbe pregiudicare la sicurezza e rendere il prodotto non conforme agli standard di sicurezza pertinenti Advertenci...

Page 7: ...t 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 Allow the fixture to cool before handling or servicing CAUTION A Caution statement indicates situations where there may be undefined or unwanted consequences of an action potential for data loss or an...

Page 8: ...eet https www highend com documentation SolaFrame 3000 SolaFrame3000 TDS pdf 1 Lens 2 Tilt lock 3 Retractable yoke handle 4 Pan lock 5 Display 6 MODE ESC button 7 Left button 8 Down button 9 Enter button 10 Right button 11 Up button 12 Handle 13 Power in 14 USB 15 Fuse 16 DMX out 17 DMX in 18 Art Net out 19 Art Net in ...

Page 9: ...Fixture Overview 5 Dimensions Dimensions shown are listed as inches millimeters ...

Page 10: ...with a damaged power lead cord set If the lead is damaged it must be replaced with an equivalent type before use Contact your local authorized dealer for spare power leads Do not use this fixture if the lens protection screen or ultraviolet screen is damaged Damaged lenses must be replaced before use Contact your local authorized dealer for a replacement When the fixture has been stored or transpo...

Page 11: ...ly after having familiarized yourself with its functions Do not permit other persons who are not qualified and familiar with its functions to operate the fixture Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation Please use the original packaging if the fixture is to be transported ETC and High End Systems Inc will not be responsible for the fixture if packaging other than manufacturer provid...

Page 12: ...C 45 C 14 F 113 F Do not operate the fixture outside of this range Never stand directly below the installed fixture when mounting removing or servicing All safety and technical aspects of fixture installation shall be approved by a qualified person before operation The installation must be regularly inspected by a qualified person Overhead rigging must be performed by qualified personnel Please co...

Page 13: ...at 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 other safe installation point Follow local codes and recommended safety standards for securing the fixture to the installation location 6 Attach the fixture to the installation location using the inst...

Page 14: ...6 0 99 1 41 200 6 6 50 1323 1322 0 99 1 49 208 6 3 60 1322 1326 0 99 1 47 220 6 0 50 1321 1346 0 99 1 51 240 5 5 60 1316 1324 0 98 1 50 CAUTION Using this fixture below 100V on a 15 A breaker may cause the breaker to trip Ensure that the circuit can handle the fixture s maximum potential draw before you connect it ...

Page 15: ...nection of DMX Input and one for DMX Out 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 When daisy chaining DMX the other end of the cable must have a female XLR connector Terminate the cable ends as indicated in the pinout image below Considerations for Ethernet Art Net ...

Page 16: ...R connector of a DMX data cable to the DMX Out 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 connecting a cable from the DMX Out connector of each fixture to the DMX In connector of the next fixture on the control run ...

Page 17: ...fixture on each DMX control run 1 Disassemble a male XLR connector 2 Solder a 120 Ω resistor minimum 1 4 watt between pin 2 and pin 3 3 Reassemble the XLR connector 5 pin terminator Set the DMX Start Address Give each fixture a unique DMX starting address when using a DMX control signal so that the correct fixture responds to the control signals This DMX start address is the channel number from wh...

Page 18: ... 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 up down left or right navigation buttons according to the selection 5 Press the Enter button to confirm a modified selection 6 To exit the menu press the MODE ESC button Note If you press the Enter button to confirm a selection and push no other b...

Page 19: ...f the device shown in hours h Last Run Hrs XXXX Hours Running time of the fixture from the last time that the fixture was powered on shown in hours h LED Hours XXXX Hours Total running time of the fixture LEDs shown in hours h Timer PIN Password XXX Enter the Timer PIN The default Timer PIN is 038 You must enter the Timer PIN in order to access the Clr Last Run parameter Clr Last Run ON OFF You mu...

Page 20: ...as read from the power supply in the fixture base which can help you to determine if the power supply is overheating View Fan Speeds Navigate Main Menu Info Fan Speed Displays the speeds of the fixtures fans in RPM View Sensor Status Navigate Main Menu Info LED Sensor Displays the status of the sensors which can help you to determine whether the fixture is recognizing the movement and position of ...

Page 21: ... scan mode of pan and tilt move ment The default value is 1 Use this parameter to make fine adjustments to pan and tilt movement in order to correct for mis stepping when the fixture is installed on its side side hung or Outrig Hibernation OFF 1 99 minutes Hibernation mode forces the LEDs and stepper motors to power off when the fixture loses DMX con trol signal for a set period of time The defaul...

Page 22: ...r Service Setting parameters Ethernet IP XXX XXX XXX XXX You must enter the Service PIN to access this parameter Modify the IP address The default IP address is 002 142 058 034 Ethernet Mask IP XXX XXX XXX XXX You must enter the Service PIN to access this parameter Modify the IP subnet mask The default IP subnet mask is 255 000 000 000 Clr Err Info ON OFF You must enter the Service PIN to access t...

Page 23: ...ilable on the High End Systems Inc website at highend com 1 Save the firmware update file to a USB stick 2 Insert the stick in the fixture base see Fixture Overview on page 4 for the USB port location 3 On the Main Menu select Set USB Update The fixture reads the USB stick and displays a list of any firmware update files on the USB stick 4 Select the appropriate file and then press the Enter butto...

Page 24: ...f test program on individual channels 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 on the fixture and manually set the channel value While in Manual Control mode all effects are canceled the shutter opens and the dimmer intensity is set to 100 Re Calibra...

Page 25: ...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 program see Select an Auto Program below Select an Auto Program Navigate Main Menu Preset Select Prog Select the Auto Program that the fixture will run either in stand alone mode or as a Master fixture Pr...

Page 26: ...will play before the next Scene plays The default value is 0 3 seconds Input By Outside Capture the parameter values for the Scene from the current DMX input Capture Record Multiple Scenes Navigate Main Menu Preset Scenes Input You can capture DMX data and record those parameters as a series of Scenes Select the start and end Scene numbers for the range of Scenes that you want to record The fixtur...

Page 27: ...displays after the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist if the fixture head s magnetic indexing circuit malfunctions optical or magnetic sensor failure if the stepper motor is defective or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed if the Color wheel movement is not located in the default position after the reset CTO Wheel This message displays after the reset of the...

Page 28: ... position after the reset Gobo Wheel 2 This message displays after the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist Pan movement This message displays after the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist if the yoke s magnetic indexing circuit malfunctions optical or magnetic sensor failure if the stepper motor is defective or the related IC driver on the main P...

Page 29: ...ted IC driver on the main PCB has failed if the Tilt movement is not located in the default position after the reset Zoom Wheel This message displays after the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist if the magnetic indexing circuit malfunctions optical or magnetic sensor failure if the stepper motor is defective or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed if the Zoom...

Page 30: ...al authorized dealer CAUTION Disconnect the fixture from mains power before starting any maintenance procedures In order to ensure that the device remains in good working condition and does not fail prematurely regular maintenance is recommended 1 Clean the inside and outside lens regularly using a moist lint free cloth to avoid loss of output due to accumulation of dust dirt on the lens Never use...

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Page 32: ... 837 5290 n 24 Hour Urgent Support 512 836 2242 Web highend com n 2018 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Product information and specifications subject to change ETC intends this document to be provided in its entirety SolaFrame 3000 User Manual n Version 1 3 n Rev A n Released 2018 07 ...

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