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SCENECONTROL 500 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Design, Manufacture and Installation of Theatrical Equipment Worldwide
(315) 451-3440
Fax (315) 451-1766
www.jrclancy.com
Rev 1: February 15, 2007
Introduction
The Clancy SceneControl 500 is a sophisticated, microprocessor-based system, used for controlling
motorized stage rigging. It uses a touchscreen operator interface, and offers simple modes of operation for
rapid, easy use. A number of powerful features provide greater flexibility of operation for more sophisticated
operators.
The control system is designed to enable the safe operation of the motorized rigging. It is crucial that, before
operating any stage equipment, all operators should be given the necessary training and should then work
only under the direction of qualified supervisors. Stage equipment can be hazardous when improperly
operated and maintained. Never use the system to lift people!
While there are a number of principles that guide the safe operation of rigging equipment, there is one that will
be reiterated throughout this manual:
WATCH THE PIECE!
Whenever a set, batten, hook, or other piece is being moved by the motorized rigging system, make sure that
the operator can see the entire piece throughout its path of travel. If the operator cannot see the entire piece,
or the entire path, then spotters must be positioned to supplement the operator's view. All spotters must be in
clear and reliable communication with the operator throughout the move. This is the level of vigilance that is
necessary to safely operate rigging equipment. Whenever you see the words WATCH THE PIECE! (or the
initials WTP!) take a second to make sure you are paying attention to the important stuff - the moving iron,
not the flashing pixels!
While the information in this manual will not cover all possible situations, nor due to the nature of theatre
could such instructions be possibly written, it is intended to provide a guide to the safe and efficient operation
of the furnished stage equipment and its routine maintenance. No manual can replace constant vigilance and
common sense.
A routine maintenance schedule should be established and followed and appropriate records should be
maintained.
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Learn the feel, sound, and even the smell of your equipment so that you will immediately sense when
something is not correct.
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Study the capacities and capabilities of each system and its components.
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Thoroughly learn and practice the proper operating procedures.
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Before operating any equipment, ask yourself questions about the current condition of equipment and
about any existing conditions which may affect proper operation or which could be affected by its
operation. For example, is anything fouling the equipment or in the path of its intended travel?
Further, any problem noticed during setup or operation of the stage equipment should be corrected
IMMEDIATELY. Someone’s life could be at stake.
We suggest that emergency procedures be established in case of fire or injury and that periodic drills be held.
In addition to routine maintenance, we strongly recommend that a qualified rigging firm be engaged to
perform periodic inspections and to correct any deficiencies discovered. These firms have personnel who are
trained to spot present hazards and many “potential” hazards. Routine maintenance also prolongs the useful
life of equipment and keeps it operating at peak efficiency for the quietest possible operation and so that less
effort is required on the part of the operator.
