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1.1.Description of the device

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  - Projector head

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  - Transport handle

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 - Yoke

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 - Control panel

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- Rear panel

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  - Base

Rear panel of the base

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- Red LED

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- Green LED

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- Mode-button

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- Enter-button

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 - Up-button

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 - Down-button

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 - Display

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 - Infra-red transceiver

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 - Light sensor

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- DMX output

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 - Power cord

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- DMX input

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 - Fuse holder

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 - Power switch

Control panel

Summary of Contents for Image Spot 250 AT

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Page 2: ...DMX 512 connection master slave connection 14 4 DMX Protocol 16 5 Control 17 6 Controller mode 17 6 1 DMX addressing 18 6 2 Remotely controllable functions 18 7 Stand alone mode 18 8 Functions of the control panel 20 8 1 Addressing 20 8 2 Slave control 21 8 3 Fixture informations 21 8 4 Personality options 23 8 5 Switching On Off the lamp 27 8 6 Test sequences 27 8 7 Stand alone setting 27 8 8 Res...

Page 3: ... shutter dimmer unit allowing very smooth dimming and strobo effect max flash per sec Modular construction of fixture Addressing special functions setting effects calibration via control panel Readout fixture lamp usage and lamp strike Receiving DMX values temperature etc Built in analyzer for easy fault finding error messages Remotely switching of the lamp Black out while Head moving or gobo chan...

Page 4: ...5 Control panel 3 Rear panel 6 Base Rear panel of the base 12 Red LED 13 Green LED 14 Mode button 15 Enter button 16 Up button 17 Down button 18 Display 19 Infra red transceiver 20 Light sensor 7 DMX output 9 Power cord 8 DMX input 10 Fuse holder 11 Power switch Control panel ...

Page 5: ...5 21 Red LED 22 Up button 23 Down button 24 Infra red transmitter 25 Lamp on button 26 Mode button 27 Blackout lamp off button 28 Enter button Infra red remote control ...

Page 6: ...aged by sharp edges Check the device and the power cord from time to time Always disconnect from the mains when the device is not in use or before cleaning it Only handle the power cord by the plug Never pull out the plug by tugging the power cord During the initial start up some smoke or smell may arise This is a normal process and does not necessarily mean that the device is defective Caution Du...

Page 7: ...urns The maximum ambient temperature must never be exceeded CAUTION The lens has to be replaced when it is obviously damaged so that its function is impaired e g due to cracks or deep scratches Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating the device Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation CAUTION...

Page 8: ...ring the installation Make sure that the lamp is installed tightly into the lampholder system Adjust the optimal distance 1 1 5 mm from the lens by turning the screw A see the drawings Lamp adjustment below on the rear panel of the head Then close the small lamp cover by tighten 2 fastening screws again Reclose the top cover of the head and tighten the 3 screws Before striking the lamp reset the L...

Page 9: ...gobos with the device switched off only Unplug from mains before Turn off the lamp and allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes Disconnect the fixture from power Open the bottom cover of the moving head by loosening the 3 quarter turn fasteners on the top cover and follow the instructions below 1 Gently bend out the gobo holder to release it from the fixative holes and eject it from the pressing sn...

Page 10: ...once a year Procedure The projector should be installed outside areas where persons may walk by or be seated IMPORTANT OVERHEAD RIGGING REQUIRES EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE including but not limited to calculating working load limits installation material being used and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the projector If you lack these qualifications do not attempt the installati...

Page 11: ... the two apertures on the bottom of the base and over the trussing system etc Insert the end in the carabine and tighten the fixation screw DANGER TO LIFE Before taking into operation for the first time the installation has to be approved by an expert Fixation via the omega holders omega holders are standard part of the fixture 1 Screw each clamp to the included omega holders with M12 bolt and nut...

Page 12: ...rew the 2 clamps to the included mounting plate with M12 bolts and nuts through the holes in the mounting plate 2 Insert the 4 quick lock fasteners into the holes on the bottom of the base and tighten fully clockwise 3 Fasten the safety rope through the two apertures on the bottom of the base and over the trussing system Mounting plate Safety rope Clamp Quick lock fasteners ...

Page 13: ...equency The wrong settings can cause poor performance or demage of the moving head The factory settings are printed next to the power switch If you want to change the power supply settings follow the instructions 1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power 2 Remove the front base cover by loosening the 3 screws 3 Move the wire 1 on the transformer connection block to the position according to the desir...

Page 14: ...ture in the DMX chain If you wish to connect DMX controllers with other XLR outputs you need to use adapter cables Connect the DMX output of the first fixture in the DMX chain with the DMX input of the next fixture Always connect output with the input of the next fixture until all fixtures are connected Caution At the last fixture the DMX cable has to be terminated with a terminator Solder a 120 O...

Page 15: ...ve Always connect output with the input of the next slave until all slaves are connected up to 9 fixtures Caution It s necessary to insert the XLR termination plug with 120 Ohm into the input of the master fixture and into the output of the last slave fixture in the data link in order to ensure proper transmission on the data link ...

Page 16: ...o function step 7 5 Rotating gobos 0 31 Open hole step 32 63 Rot gobo 1 step 64 95 Rot gobo 2 step 96 127 Rot gobo 3 step 128 159 Rot gobo 4 step 160 223 Rot gobo 5 step 224 255 Rot gobo wheel cont rotation from slow to fast proportional 8 6 Rotating gobo index rotating gobo rotation 0 127 Gobo indexing proportional 128 190 Forwards gobo rotation from fast to slow proportional 191 192 No rotation ...

Page 17: ...n on the control panel Power button and Blackout lamp Off button All user options may be set by the buttons of control panel or remote control In the following text the symbols Up Down Enter Mode mean corresponding buttons on the control panel or remote control The IMAGE SPOT 250 AT can be operated with a controller in controller mode or without the controller in stand alone mode Both modes are de...

Page 18: ...r via your remote control without affecting the rest of the lighting To switch On Off the lamp use the Power button or Blackout lamp Off button on the remote control You can use also menu LAMP please refer to Switching On Off the lamp Note It is also important to note that the discharge lamp is cold restrike types that means that they have to be cold before re striking For this reason you have to ...

Page 19: ...tarting the program step No 1 when requested by the master For example If the slave fixture has a shorter program length it will continously repeat its program until the master fixture finishes its own program and restarts its program running slave 1 prog step 3 will not be finished If the slave fixture has a longer program length it will restart at prog step 1 before it completes all its prog ste...

Page 20: ...display shows message A001 with actually stored address Browse through the menu by the pressing Up and Down buttons the display shows step by step these messages A001 SLCt InFO PErS LAMP tESt StAL rESE SPEC Press Enter if you wish to select one of them The functions are described in the following sections and the function hierarchy is shown below 8 1 Addressing By this menu you can set the DMX add...

Page 21: ...u A011 MA SL menu MASt is displayed The DMX signal is connected to the master fixture The message MAst starts fast flashing and after 20s error massage MA Er appears on its display and the fixture automatically will be switched to its DMX address master address is disabled Now the fixture has the address setting dM Ad menu A011 A011 MA Er blinks MA SL menu d AbL If the fixture is set as the slave ...

Page 22: ...POT 250 AT has been fabricated Press Enter or Mode to return to the menu The number of the lamp strikes since the counter was last reset Press Enter or Mode to return to the menu In order to reset the counter to 0 you have to hold the Up and Down button and press the Enter button Max fixture head temperature By this option you can read the max temperature of the head inside since the IMAGE SPOT 25...

Page 23: ... this feature or Off if you don t wish this feature and press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the main menu Tilt reverse This function allows you to invert the tilt movement Use the Up and Down buttons to select On if you wish this feature or Off if you don t wish this feature and press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the main menu Movement resolution By this func...

Page 24: ...nu Lamp Off if DMX is missing This function allows you to switch Off the lamp automatically after 2 minutes if DMX signal is missing on the data link Use the Up and Down buttons to select On if you want to switch Off the lamp or Off if you don t want to switch Off the lamp and press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the menu Switch On Off the lamp light sensor Use the Up and Down bu...

Page 25: ...s to return the mowing head to the required pan tilt position after changing the position by external force e g by stroke Use the Up and Down buttons to select On if you wish to enable this function or Off if you wish not to return the mowing head to the required position and press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the menu Note If the feedback was switched Off the pan tilt position...

Page 26: ...odes Auto and HIGH don t interact to the DMX value on the channel 6 0 127 Default settings Press Enter to reset all fixture personalities not the adjusting functions to the default values On the display will appear rSt meaning that the fixture makes the reset See the table of personality setting and their default positions Personality Display Default values SHADED Pan reverse Tilt reverse Movement...

Page 27: ...ces The Mod1 is suitable for projections on the wall ceiling or ground without any head movement the Mod2 uses all IMAGE SPOT 250 AT functions and therefore is good for a complete introduction of the fixture Select Mod1 or Mod2 by Up and Down buttons and press Enter to confirm the choice If the test program is running messages run test blink on the display If you want to pause the runnnig program ...

Page 28: ... also Note for the controller mode If the fixture operates in this mode DMX controller is connected and any program from this menu is selected the fixture will start to play the selected program if the fixture is switched on the reset command from DMX controller is received the timer or light level trigger are active and starts the operation In all these cases the fixture will not respond to the D...

Page 29: ...uto 4 Deactivate the light level trigger menu StAL submenu LiGt Light level trigger By this menu you can set a light level for the stand alone operation If the light intensity falls below the specified level then operation will start Scanning the ambient light level Press the Enter button to scan the current ambient light level 2 darkest 252 brightest This value is useful as a comparative level fo...

Page 30: ...ster fixture is switched on and connected to the slaves playing is forced by the master Editing program This menu item allows you to select a program to edit or create The IMAGE SPOT 250 AT has one built in program tESt and the 3 free programs each up to 99 steps If the fixture is set as a master then you may edit any program in the slaves You can t edit programs on the slave fixtures from their c...

Page 31: ...ons Use the Up and Down buttons to browse through the special functions and select the one by pressing Enter Manual control of effects The function allows you to control manually the channel functions of the fixture Use the Up and D o w n buttons to select desired function and press Enter to adjust the effect or Mode to cancel and return to the menu Lamp adjustment This function can be used when y...

Page 32: ...255 Then press Enter to confirm or Mode to cancel and return to the menu When the calibration is finished it is necessary to use the A rES function in order to write the calibration values to the memory EPROM and to make a reset in order to check the newly adjusted position of the gobo wheel When the reset of the fixture is finished the display will show the F CAL message Press Enter to repeat the...

Page 33: ...ons sensor failed or magnet missing or the stepping motor is defective or its driver circuit on the PCB The rotating gobo is not located in the default position after the reset focus error This message will appear after the reset of the fixture and if the magnetic indexing circuit malfunctions sensor failed or magnet missing or the stepping motor is defective or its driver circuit on the PCB The f...

Page 34: ...gobo outside diameter 37 4mm thickness 1 1mm high temperature borofloat or better glass Glass gobo outside diameter 37 3mm max thickness 4mm high temperature borofloat or better glass Strobe Strobe effect with variable speed max 10 flashes per second Dimmer Dimmer from 0 100 Focus Motorized focus from near to far Motor 5 high quality stepper motors controlled by microprocessors Electronics Digital...

Page 35: ...eratures Maximum ambient temperature 45 C Maximum housing temperature 80 C Minimum distances Min distance from flammable surfaces 0 5m Min distance to lighted object 1 3m Dimensions and weight Weight net 20 kg Beam path Optional accessories Mounting plate 99010500 ...

Page 36: ... throughout its life Please use a moist lint free cloth Never use alcohol or solvents The front objective lens will require weekly cleaning as smoke fluid tends to building up residues reducing the light output very quickly The cooling fans should be cleaned monthly The gobos may be cleaned with a soft brush The interior of the fixture should be cleaned at least annually using a vacuum cleaner or ...

Page 37: ... with the device it has to be replaced by authorized dealers only in order to avoid hazards If the power supply cable of this device will be damaged replaceable cable it has to be replaced by a special power supply cable available at your dealer Should you have further questions please contact your dealer Version 1 0 batteries bottom cover ...

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