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Connection Cables

 

Take care of the connector cables, always holding them by the connectors and avoiding knots and 
twists when coiling them: This gives the advantage of increasing their life and reliability, which is always to 
your advantage. Periodically check that your cables are in good condition, that they are correctly wired 
and that all their contacts are perfectly efficient: a great number of problems are caused entirely by 
using unsuitable or faulty cables.

 

 

 

Maintenance

 

The Calypso requires almost no maintenance. 

However, you should keep the unit clean.  

Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced. 

Disconnect the mains power supply and 

then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. 

Wipe the front glass panel clean with glass cleaner and a soft 

cloth. Do not use alcohol or solvents. The front glass panel will require weekly cleaning, as smoke-fluid 
tends to build up residues, reducing the light-output very quickly. 

Do not immerse in liquid.  

Keep connections clean. Disconnect electric power, and then wipe the DMX connections with a damp 
cloth. Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power. 

 

The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are to be 
inspected by an expert after every year in the course of an acceptance test. 
The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are to be 
inspected by a skilled person once a year. 

 

The following points have to be considered during the inspection:  

1.

 

All screws used for installing the device or parts of the device have to be tightly connected and must 
not be corroded. 

2.

 

There may not be any deformations on housings, fixations and installation spots. 

3.

 

Mechanically moving parts like axles, eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing. 

4.

 

The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue. 

 

Replacing a Fuse 

Power surges, short-circuit or inappropriate electrical power supply may cause a fuse to burn out. If the 
fuse burns out, the product will not function whatsoever. If this happens, 

follow the directions below to do 

so.

 

1.

 

Unplug the unit from electric power source

2.

 

Insert a flat-head screwdriver into a slot in the fuse cover. Turn the screwdriver to the left, at the same 
time gently push a bit (Turn and Push). The fuse will come out.

 

3.

 

Remove the used fuse. If brown or unclear, it is burned out

4.

 

Insert the replacement fuse into the holder where the old fuse was. Reinsert the fuse cover. Be sure to 

use a fuse of the same type and specification. See the product specification label for details 

 
 

Troubleshooting 

 

No Light 

This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems.  
If a problem occurs, carry out the steps below in sequence until a solution is found. Once the unit 
operates properly, do not carry out following steps. 
If the light effect does not operate properly, refer servicing to a technician. 
Response: Suspect three potential problem areas: the power supply, the LED and the fuse. 

1.

 

Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply. 

2.

 

The LEDs. Return the 

Calypso 

to your Showtec dealer. 

3.

 

The fuse. Replace the fuse. See page 19 for replacing the face. 

4.

 

If all of the above appears to be O.K., plug the unit in again. 

5.

 

If you are unable to determine the cause of the problem, do not open the Calypso, as this may 
damage the unit and the warranty will become void. 

6.

 

Return the device to your Showtec dealer. 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for Calypso 43104

Page 1: ...Calypso ORDERCODE 43104 Highlite International B V Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade The Netherlands Phone 31 45 5667700...

Page 2: ...Showtec for more excellent lighting products We design and manufacture professional light equipment for the entertainment industry New products are being launched regularly We work hard to keep you ou...

Page 3: ...Operation 8 Control Modes 9 Single Calypso music control 9 Multiple Calypso fixtures Master Slave Mode 10 Multiple Calypso fixtures DMX control 13 DMX Channel Summary 14 Dipswitch setting for DMX mode...

Page 4: ...tions If improving on this lifespan expectancy is of a higher priority place care in providing for lower operational temperatures This may include climatic environmental and the reduction of overall p...

Page 5: ...time Make sure that no side forces can impact on the truss system The cable insert or the female part in the device must never be strained There must always be sufficient cable to the device Otherwis...

Page 6: ...ollow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging trussing and all other safety issues Do not attempt the installation yourself Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized...

Page 7: ...od to use Note If you are given an RMA number please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box 1 Your name 2 Your address 3 Your phone number 4 A brief description of the sy...

Page 8: ...ED Input voltage 100 240V Autoswitch Peak Power 82W Continuous Power 135W Fuse T1A 250V 5x20mm Strobe Effect 0 20Hz DMX Channels 4 DMX Connection 3 Pole XLR Audio Control Lightweight and robust Exciti...

Page 9: ...connector SLAVE OUT 3 pin 9 DMX signal connector OUT 3 pin Installation Remove all packing materials from the Calypso Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed Connect all cables Do not suppl...

Page 10: ...ed 3 Make sure that DIP switches 1 9 are all set in OFF position Address zero No DMX control 4 Set DIP switch F1 in OFF position DIP switch F2 has no function in stand alone mode F1 OFF master F2 Has...

Page 11: ...unctions on the master device as described on the former page Single Calypso music control This means on the master device you can set your desired operation Mode and all slave devices will react the...

Page 12: ...h slave at 1 Address 1 B Asynchronous pattern 4 light show 1 Master unit setup Set F2 in ON position Check that F1 is in OFF position F1 OFF master F2 ON asynchronous pattern 4 light show 2 Slave unit...

Page 13: ...he address DIP switch of the second slave at 3 Address 3 Set the address DIP switch of the third slave at 4 Address 4 Set the address DIP switch of the fourth slave at 1 Address 1 Set the address DIP...

Page 14: ...the second unit s DMX in socket Repeat this process to link the second third and fourth units 5 Make sure that each unit is set up as master unit F1 OFF master F2 No function in DMX 6 Give each unit...

Page 15: ...Channel Summary Channel 1 Macro Colors Sound active 0 15 Mix Auto 16 127 Macro Edit 128 139 Sound active Single Show 240 255 Sound active Mix Show 1 15 Channel 2 Built in Programs when CH1 is set betw...

Page 16: ...x Auto Mode DMX CH2 has no function DMX CH3 allows you to adjust the speed DMX CH4 acts as dimmer Macro Edit Mode DMX CH2 allows you to adjust the Master Slave settings DMX CH3 allows you to select be...

Page 17: ...alue 1 1 5 16 17 Explanation Since each unit has 4 channels each address advances 4 values E g 1 5 9 13 17 etc Once address values are determined add DMX dip switch values to obtain the appropriate ad...

Page 18: ...17 DMX Quick Reference Chart...

Page 19: ...e than 30 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal Maximum recommended DMX data link distance 100 met...

Page 20: ...and must not be corroded 2 There may not be any deformations on housings fixations and installation spots 3 Mechanically moving parts like axles eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing 4 T...

Page 21: ...ically or not at all to the controller Poor data quality Check data quality If much lower than 100 percent the problem may be a bad data link connection poor quality or broken cables missing terminati...

Page 22: ...nd out Slave Connection 3 pole XLR Audio Control Lightweight and robust Exciting Programs Long Life Time DMX Control Attractive design Powerful beams Dimensions 455 x 328 x 216 mm Weight 1 94 kg Minim...

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