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Solaris 5.5 incl. FB4 

Product code: 51363 

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Introduction 

 

Before Using the Product 

 

Important 
Read and follow the instructions in this user manual before installing, operating or 
servicing this product. 

The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of 
this manual. 

After unpacking, check the contents of the box. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your 
Highlite International dealer. 

Your shipment includes: 

 

Showtec Solaris 5.5 incl. FB4 

 

Seetronic power cable 

 

Remote interlock 

 

2 sets with 2 keys for key switch 

 

2 RJ45 connectors (shunt) 

 

2 RJ45 connectors (yellow) 

 

Safety cable 

 

User manual 

 

 

Fig. 01 

 

Intended Use 

This device is intended for professional use as a laser projector to produce laser displays and show 
effects. It is suitable only for indoor installation. This device is not suitable for households. 

Any other use, not mentioned under intended use, is regarded as non-intended and incorrect use. 

 

Product Lifespan 

This device is not designed for permanent operation. Disconnect the device from the electrical power 
supply when the device is not in operation. This will reduce the wear and will improve the device’s 
lifespan. 

 

Text Conventions 

Throughout the user manual the following text conventions are used: 

 

References: 

References to chapters and parts of the device are in bold lettering, for example: 
“Refer to 2. Safety”, “turn the adjustment screw (02)” 

 

0–255: 

 

Defines a range of values 

 

Notes: 

 

Note: (in bold lettering) is followed by useful information or tips 

 

Acronyms and Abbreviations 

3D 

Three-dimensional 

LED 

Light-Emitting Diode 

AC 

Alternating Current 

LSO 

Laser Safety Officer 

EN 

European Standard (Europäische Norm

MPE 

Maximum Permissible Exposure 

Summary of Contents for 51363

Page 1: ...Solaris 5 5 incl FB4 Highlite International B V Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade the Netherlands Product code 51363 USER MANUAL ENGLISH V1 ...

Page 2: ...ct to change without prior notice For the latest version of this document or other language versions please visit our website www highlite com or contact us at service highlite com Highlite International and its authorized service providers are not liable for any injury damage direct or indirect loss consequential or economic loss or any other loss arising from the use of or inability to use or re...

Page 3: ...s for Installation 15 Personal Protective Equipment 16 Installation Site Requirements 16 Rigging 17 Angle Adjustment 18 Connecting to Power Supply 18 Power Linking of Multiple Devices 19 5 Setup 20 Warnings and Precautions 20 Adjusting the Aperture Masking Plate 20 Setup Example with One Device 21 Setup Example with Multiple Devices 22 Using the Safety Devices 23 Key Switch 23 Scan Fail 23 Remote ...

Page 4: ...3 Solaris 5 5 incl FB4 Product code 51363 Instructions for Deinstallation 30 Instructions for Transportation 30 Storage 30 10 Disposal 30 11 Approval 30 ...

Page 5: ...lays and show effects It is suitable only for indoor installation This device is not suitable for households Any other use not mentioned under intended use is regarded as non intended and incorrect use Product Lifespan This device is not designed for permanent operation Disconnect the device from the electrical power supply when the device is not in operation This will reduce the wear and will imp...

Page 6: ...tes a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Attention Indicates important information for the correct operation and use of the product Attention Indicates that eye protection must be used Important Read and observe the instructions in this document Electrical hazard Laser beam hazard Provides important information about the disposal of this pro...

Page 7: ...n label contains the following symbols This device is designed for indoor use This device shall not be treated as household waste This device falls under IEC protection class I CAUTION Risk of electric shock Disconnect input power before opening WARNING This unit must be earthed Warning Laser beam Read and follow the instructions in this user manual before installing operating or servicing this pr...

Page 8: ...and all screws are tightly fastened Disconnect the device from electrical power supply before service and maintenance and when the device is not in use DANGER Electric shock caused by short circuit This device falls under IEC protection class I Make sure that the device is electrically connected to ground earth Connect the device only to a socket outlet with ground earth connection Do not cover th...

Page 9: ...ot point the laser beam at flammable materials Attention Power supply Before connecting the device to the power supply make sure that the current voltage and frequency match the input voltage current and frequency specified on the information label on the device Make sure that the cross sectional area of the extension cords and power cables is sufficient for the required power consumption of the d...

Page 10: ...lass provides protection against solid objects greater than 12 mm such as fingers and no protection against harmful ingress of water Requirements for the User This product may be used only by instructed or skilled persons Installation and maintenance can be carried out by instructed or skilled persons Service shall be carried out only by skilled persons Contact your Highlite International dealer f...

Page 11: ...make sure that The beam is aligned and properly terminated All controls including scan failure safeguards and emergency stop controls are properly working Warning signs and barriers are in place as appropriate All components are securely mounted and locked into position The device should be secured and protected against misalignment or maladjustment between alignment completion and the beginning o...

Page 12: ...Solaris 5 5 can generate the full spectrum of colors It comes with all necessary safety features like scanning system overload protection a key switch scan fail safety an aperture masking plate and a remote interlock Front View Fig 03 Mounting bracket 2 x cover plate 2 x cover plate adjustment screws 2 x adjustment screws Ventilation openings Aperture masking plate 2 x masking plate adjustment scr...

Page 13: ...5 connector Scan fail button On Off with an LED indicator Safety eye Ground earth connection Fuse 6 3 A Power switch ON OFF Power connector OUT 100 240 V 50 60 Hz max 10 A Power connector IN 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Ethernet only RJ45 connector Axial fans Rotary control OLED display MicroSD card slot Status LED indicators SD card network ArtNet emission Remote Interlock Palm button Key switch OFF ON RJ4...

Page 14: ...e Beam diameter at aperture 4 mm Beam divergence 1 1 mrad at full output NOHD 830 m MPE 25 W m 2 for exposure duration of 0 25 s Scanning system Scanner speed 35 kpps 8 Scan angle 45 max Operation and control Control module Pangolin FB4 built in Control protocols Art Net ILDA Control panel OLED display and rotary control Connections Power connections Power connector IN 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Power con...

Page 15: ...14 Solaris 5 5 incl FB4 Product code 51363 Dimensions Fig 06 Fig 07 ...

Page 16: ...an national and local safety regulations concerning rigging and trussing The device should be installed in such a way that there is at least 3 m distance in height and 2 5 m laterally between the laser beam that exceeds the spectator MPE and the surface where spectators are expected to stand Fig 08 If the laser display or show is not under the continuous control of an operator who can immediately ...

Page 17: ...e Equipment During installation and rigging wear personal protective equipment in compliance with the national and site specific regulations Installation Site Requirements The device must be installed only indoors The device is only for overhead mounting It can be positioned on a flat surface or mounted to a truss or other rigging structure The minimum distance to other objects must be bigger than...

Page 18: ...clamp to attach the device to the supporting structure as shown in Fig 10 Make sure that the device cannot move freely Secure the device with a secondary suspension for example a safety cable Make sure that the secondary suspension can hold 10 times the weight of the device If possible the secondary suspension should be attached to a supporting structure independent of the primary suspension Put t...

Page 19: ...cuit The device accepts AC mains power at 100 240 V and 50 60 Hz Do not supply power at any other voltage or frequency to the device This device falls under IEC protection class I Make sure that the device is always electrically connected to the ground earth Before connecting the device to the socket outlet Make sure that the power supply matches the input voltage specified on the information labe...

Page 20: ...circuit and result in serious injuries and damage of property To prevent overload of the electrical circuit when power linking multiple devices Use cables with sufficient current carrying capacity The power cable supplied with the device is not suitable for power linking of multiple devices Make sure that the total current draw of the device and all connected devices does not exceed the rated capa...

Page 21: ...lled area must be marked accordingly Follow all applicable national and site specific regulations regarding laser safety Adjusting the Aperture Masking Plate The device is equipped with an aperture masking plate that can be used to cut off the laser beam To adjust the aperture masking plate 06 follow the steps below Turn the 2 masking plate adjustment screws 07 counterclockwise to release them Sli...

Page 22: ...e RJ45 connector of the computer lighting controller to the Ethernet only RJ45 connector 24 of the device with a CAT 5 CAT 5E CAT 6 cable Connect the RJ45 connector 33 of the remote interlock supplied with the device to one of the Ethernet interlock RJ45 connectors 13 16 of the device with a CAT 5 CAT 5E CAT 6 cable Insert the RJ45 connector yellow supplied with the device into the RJ45 connector ...

Page 23: ...h between the first device in the setup and the computer lighting controller Connect the RJ45 connector 33 of the remote interlock supplied with the device to one of the Ethernet interlock RJ45 connectors 13 16 of the first device in the setup with a CAT 5 CAT 5E CAT 6 cable Connect the other Ethernet interlock RJ45 connector 13 16 of the first device to one of the Ethernet interlock RJ45 connecto...

Page 24: ... When the scan fail is activated the laser radiation is terminated immediately if the laser beam stops moving or when the laser beam becomes too narrow Press the scan fail button 17 to activate the scan fail function The LED indicator integrated in the button lights up in green Press the scan fail button 17 again to deactivate the scan fail function The LED indicator integrated in the button turns...

Page 25: ...slightly which can result in misalignment of the laser beam When this occurs the red blue and green colors do not overlay physically and it is not possible to create other colors like magenta yellow or white In order to align the 3 colors follow the steps below Turn the 2 cover plate adjustment screws 03 counterclockwise as shown on Fig 15 Slide the 2 cover plates 02 to the sides of the device as ...

Page 26: ...and blue beams see Fig 18 beam alignment screws A red color beam alignment screws B blue color After the beams are aligned slide the 2 cover plates 02 to the middle of the device to close the access to the beam alignment screws A and B Push and turn the 2 cover plate adjustment screws 03 clockwise to tighten them Make sure that you do not overtighten them ...

Page 27: ...mation label on the device Starting the Device Make sure that all laser safety measures are in place and working See 2 3 Laser Safety on page 10 for more information Connect all data cables if applicable See 5 3 Setup Example with One Device on page 21 and 5 4 Setup Example with Multiple Devices on page 22 for more information Connect the remote interlock to one of the Ethernet interlock RJ45 conn...

Page 28: ...al dealer in case the solution is not described in the table Problem Probable cause s Solution The device does not power up No power to the device Check if power is switched on and cables are plugged in Main fuse is blown Replace the fuse See 8 3 1 Replacing the Fuse on page 29 The device does not produce a laser projection The key switch is not in ON position Insert the key switch and turn it in ...

Page 29: ...device visually for any defects Make sure that All screws used for installing the device or parts of the device are tightly fastened and are not corroded The safety devices are not damaged There are no deformations on housings fixations and installation points The power cables are not damaged and do not show any material fatigue Basic Cleaning Instructions WARNING Laser radiation Avoid exposure to...

Page 30: ...short circuit or incorrect electrical power supply may cause a fuse to burn out If the fuse burns out the device will not function anymore If this happens follow the steps below 01 Disconnect the device from the electrical power supply Allow the device to cool down for at least 5 minutes Loosen the fuse cover with a screwdriver and remove the fuse holder If the fuse is brown or unclear it is burne...

Page 31: ...Clean the device before storing Follow the cleaning instructions in chapter 8 2 1 Basic Cleaning Instructions on page 28 Store the device in the original packaging if possible 10 Disposal Correct disposal of this product Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment This symbol on the product its packaging or documents indicates that the product shall not be treated as household waste Dispose of this ...

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