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Chapter 1  Getting Started 

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Software Setup 

Download and install QuickShow or BEYOND, which can be found 

on  installation  media  included  with  FB4  (or  included  with  the 

projector).  You  may  also  check  the  Support  section  of  the  Pangolin 

web  site  to  ensure  that  you  are  using  the  very  latest  version  of 

QuickShow or BEYOND. 

 

When  you  start  the  software,  it  should  automatically  detect  the  FB4 

and show it on the status bar.  

 

Within  the  Projector  Settings  dialog  box,  use  the  test  patterns  to 

perform initial setup including size, scan rate and color adjustments. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for FB4 Series

Page 1: ...FB4 User Manual BETA Pangolin Laser Systems...

Page 2: ...Copyright 2015 Pangolin Laser Systems Inc All rights reserved Due to our policy of continuous product improvement information in this manual is subject to change without notice...

Page 3: ...e a projector manufacturer incorporating FB4 into a projector you will need to supply power to the FB4 at the connector shown on the left The power required is a single 5 to 30 volts at 2 watts This m...

Page 4: ...ressing down on the knob will wake up the FB4 for configurations FB4 is configured at the factory to be usable with Pangolin s QuickShow or BEYOND software However other operational modes are possible...

Page 5: ...You may also check the Support section of the Pangolin web site to ensure that you are using the very latest version of QuickShow or BEYOND When you start the software it should automatically detect...

Page 6: ...own in the picture A stripped and tinned wire must be firmly pressed into to the holes in the connector To release a wire after it has been inserted insert a small pin or the tip of an X ACTO knife tr...

Page 7: ...Appendix A FB4 Connections 7 Axis X and Y scanner Outputs Axis Output Pin Signal name Voltage level 1 Y Positive 5V to 5V 2 Y Negative 5V to 5V 3 GND 4 GND 5 X Negative 5V to 5V 6 X Positive 5V to 5V...

Page 8: ...Manual Color Outputs Color Output Pin Signal Name Voltage level 1 Color 1 Red 0 to 5V 2 Color 2 Green 0 to 5V 3 Color 3 Blue 0 to 5V 4 Color 4 Deep Blue 0 to 5V 5 Color 5 Yellow 0 to 5V 6 Color 6 Cya...

Page 9: ...4 connect to pin 17 Red 5 0V to 5V Green 6 0V to 5V Blue 7 0V to 5V Deep blue 8 0V to 5V Yellow 9 0V to 5V Cyan 10 0V to 5V Z 11 not applicable to FB4 Not connected 12 Shutter 13 0V to 5V X 14 5V to 5...

Page 10: ...ay be connected directly to an actuator for the purposes of implementing a redundant mechanical shutter The signals are described below Shutter Actuator Output Pin Signal name 1 GND 2 PWM Voltage Outp...

Page 11: ...ditional safety related functions These functions are selectable and adjustable in the FB4 menus When implemented the scanner s position signals may be fed into the FB4 as described below If this sign...

Page 12: ...ircuitry for signal modification before forwarding those signals to the Axis and Color outputs on the FB4 The signal modification includes the ability to adjust the color level and color shift as well...

Page 13: ...receive DMX signals and trigger content stored on the removable SD memory card as well as adjust the size position rotation color and other parameters The DMX capability provided by this daughterboard...

Page 14: ...moment BLINKING No SD Card SOLID ON SD Card Present YELLOW Network status OFF Network is not detected FLASHING Obtaining IP Address BLINKING IP Address Obtained SOLID ON Connected to QS or BEYOND ORA...

Page 15: ...nnection to QS or BEYOND SLOW BLINKING QS or BEYOND active Laser output disabled BLINKING QS or BEYOND active and Laser output is enabled SPECIAL CASES ALL 4 LEDs BLINKING Waiting for Firmware Update...

Page 16: ...ous projector for example one which will output a beam even when it is not connected This article is intended to be a guide for projector manufacturers on the best way to assemble components to create...

Page 17: ...Appendix B Making The Right Connections 17 Power Connections Figure 1 general manner in which power connections should be made between the various components...

Page 18: ...ant difference between the Line and Neutral connections is that the Line connection is the one that you use when connecting a switch and fuse in line with power supplies With laser projectors whose op...

Page 19: ...ntral Grounding Point as well This is because often times this Central Grounding Point is eventually through phantom ground connections connected to the optical plate within the projector If phantom g...

Page 20: ...or best results If the laser power supply is small enough to fit within the projector then the Power Ground from the power supply as well as the Power Ground from the laser diode driver should each be...

Page 21: ...milliamps to exist on the DB 25 pins Thus the projector interlock must be facilitated in such a way that these values are not exceeded However I recommend that you try to implement an interlock that...

Page 22: ...ector primarily contains signals that control the motion of the beam i e X Y scanning and the color and brightness of the beam i e R G B beam power There are other signals on the DB 25 such as the pro...

Page 23: ...ISP standard absolutely requires projectors to derive all motion and color signals by taking the difference between two signals No motion or color signal should be assumed to be referenced to ground...

Page 24: ...r diode driver while pin 18 is connected to the negative modulation input ILDA DB 25 pin 6 is connected to the positive modulation input on the green laser diode driver while pin 19 is connected to th...

Page 25: ...nal ground input terminal of the scanner amplifier or laser diode driver The connection is made this way in lieu of connecting this to any other ground so that Ground Bounce can be detected and reject...

Page 26: ...nder very bad circumstances laser projectors may present hazards Projectors must be designed to be safe and one of the safety aspects is to prevent light from coming out of them when the projector int...

Page 27: ...in 25 is considered to be the Common signal of the ILDA connector However this Common signal is not necessarily a Ground signal since under many circumstances this signal is not connected to Ground wi...

Page 28: ...ical ground and which might come in contact with the base plate or other conductive projector parts Once such parts have been identified they should be isolated from the projector base plate I always...

Page 29: ...at is only active when the performer is standing in place A time delay is used so that when the projector is turned on it won t start emitting laser light right away This is in place so that the laser...

Page 30: ...res are implemented in the form of an electronic circuit made by the projector manufacturer As a point of interest Pangolin s Professional Audience Safety System PASS incorporates differential receive...

Page 31: ...Appendix C FB4 Engineering Drawings...

Page 32: ...FB4 User Manual...

Page 33: ...Appendix C FB4 Engineering Drawings 33...

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