10
Set Up and Operation
Follow the directions below, as they pertain to your preferred operation mode.
Remove the protection cover from the front of the laser. When the laser is not in use, please replace the
cover to protect the laser.
Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification
voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa.
The laser will only work between 5-35ºC.
Never use the laser with a high or low temperature, otherwise the laser could be damaged and the
warranty becomes void.
Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing.
Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty.
Warning!
The power cables must be undamaged and rated for the electrical requirements of all connected
devices.
Important!
Powering through a dimmer system will damage the projector and computer.
Never connect this device to a dimmer or switchpack.
Link all DMX cables before connecting electric power.
Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly.
Warm-up times and storage temperature
When the Shogun Laser is switched on, optimum beam alignment and colour balance are not obtained,
until the laser operating temperature has stabilized:
When using the Laser at the two extreme ambient temperatures, i.e. at 5°C or 35°, stabilization will take
approximately 10 minutes.
At room temperature of 20-25°C, stabilization takes approximately 1 to 5 minutes.
Maximum diode lifetime is obtained if the laser is only used at a stabilized operating temperature.
We urge you to wait at least 1 minute after switching the Laser on, before you activate the beam.
Diode laser devices are subject to internal thermal stresses that have a small effect on beam precision, if
the device is exposed to temperature fluctuation.
The effect on precision is minimal: after 100 cycles of being warmed from 5°C up to 35°C and back
again, the Shogun laser beam drift will be less than 1% of beam diameter.
However, for maximum beam precision, the Shogun must be stored at room temperature and kept at a
stable ambient temperature.
Applying Power
1.
Connect the prepared cable to the mains input socket and the AC mains distribution system.
2.
To turn the projector on, locate the red switch at the rear of the projector and turn it into the on
position. Then turn the key to the horizontal position. NOTE: when in the “ON” position, the key cannot
be removed.
3.
Switch the computer on. You now can continue with the installation of your new laser projector.
4.
Please note you will need to connect and secure the DB-9 Interlock dongle to operate the laser at any
time. It is advisable to wire the DB-9 to an emergency switch near the operator. This can be used to
shut down the laser in case it fails to respond to control.
CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other then what is described in this
manual, may result in hazardous radiation exposure, which can result in severe eye damage
and or physical injury.
This projector is designed to operate using ILDA standard Signal (DB25), USB or DMX-512.
