2.5. Scanning System
The product warranty does not cover the damages to the scanning system caused by improper
use of the scanning system or by incorrect programming. Therefore it is essential to understand
how the scanning works and where are the limits of it. In this manual we will explain only the
basics of it but it is the responsibility of every user to educate themselves so they can avoid
damage being caused to the scanning system and costly repairs.
A laser beam comes from a laser module and hits the two moving mirrors of the scanning system. These
mirrors are mounted on the scanner shafts and are moved by the scanner rotors, one on X and one on Y
axis.
An effect such as tunnel (circle) is displayed by a repetitive mechanical movement of the scanners. For
each scanning system and effect, there’s a maximal scan rate that is defined by mechanical load,
scanner mirror size and weight, complexity of displayed picture and size of the projection (an angle
under the laser beam is being projected). A different scanning systems have different scan- rate limits. It
is essential to operate the scanning system at scan-rates within its maximal limit at all times to prevent it
from overload damage.
How to establish correct Scan-rate and maximal number of points in an effect
Each effect (picture) contains a different number of graphical points which defines the actual shape of
the effect. The more points an effect contains, the lower the maximum scan rate will be in relation to the
scanning angle.
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