3/4 CHANNEL SWITCH -
When the 3 channel chase patterns are
selected, channels 1 and 4 are the same, this enables either channel
to be used as one of the 3 chase channels.
FRONT PANEL
LEDs
(Light Emitting Diodes)
-
one LED for
Standby/Go
indication, one LED for Mains (
Power
) indication plus one
Monitor
LED per channel.
STANDBY SWITCH -
In
Standby
the Monitor LEDs stay working
so a particular function may be selected before enabling the lights by
switching to
Go
.
Standby
may be overrriden by e.g. a Pulsar Litefoot
connected to the channel 6 input of the
Remote Control Socket
on
the rear of the unit.
MASTER DIMMER -
The overall brightness level of all the channels
is controlled by the
Master Dimmer.
MANUAL BUTTONS -
The Manual buttons will flash a channel to
the
Master Dimmer
level at any time, providing the unit is
NOT
in
Standby.
CHANNEL SELECTION SWITCHES -
Each Channel can be
individually switched to select a feature.
The
Off, Half
and
Full
functions statically control the output brightness
of the desired channel.
The
Chase
function steps a choice of light patterns in a forward or
reverse direction through a 4 channel display at variable
Speed
,
continuously or for the duration of each bass beat of an audio signal.
The
Slope
control will vary the chase from a crossfade to a switching
chase.
For
Sound-to-Light
the
Slope
control acts as a
Contrast
control,
which varies the effect from a gentle fading action through to a fast
switching effect.
The
Sound-to-Light
function separates an audio signal into 4 audio
bands and uses the volume in those bands to control the 4 channels.
The Sound to Light feature has fully automatic Sound-to-Light circuits
with a master Automatic Volume Control (AVC) circuit to adjust for
overall changes in the music volume and one AVC circuit for each
audio channel to adjust for changes in the balance between, for
example, the bass and treble.
The
Remote
position enables the unit to become a 4 channel dimmer
pack in
MODE 1
(channel 5 lo) controlled from any 0 - 10V desk, OR
a remotely controlled Chaser/Soundlite in
MODE 2
(channel 5 hi)
controlled either from a 0-10V desk or a Pulsar
Litefoot
foot switch
.
PATTERN SELECT SWITCH(ES) -
Select a particular pattern or
allow the unit to
AutoChange
the pattern after a number of chase
steps, Note that the patterns
Flip-Flop
and
Flash
are NOT included
in the
AutoChange
function and for this reason are printed in grey.
DIRECTION SELECT SWITCH -
Select
Forward, Reverse,
Bass Direction Change, Bounce/2, Bounce/4
or allow the unit to
Autochange
the direction after a number of chase steps.
CONSTANT SPEED/BASS BURST SWITCH -
With an Audio
input,
Bass Burst
gives a burst of chase steps for the duration of the
bass beat. The number of chase steps per beat depends upon the
setting of the
Speed
control.
CHASE SPEED CONTROL -
Approx 10 Mins per step at
Min
, to
approx 50 steps per second at
Max
. With
Bass Burst
selected, the
number of flashes per bass beat is determined by the setting of the
Speed
control - from 1 step per beat at
Min
to around 20 steps per
beat at
Max
.
FUSES & PRECAUTIONS
If a channel fails to light, a fuse may have blown. These fuses will only
blow if the output is overloaded. Do not exceed the maximum load of 5
Amps per Channel and do not short circuit the outputs. We
recommend that you check your lighting equipment regularly for
damaged wiring, loose connections and potential short circuits. If a
fuse blows, locate and rectify the fault before replacing it.
One, 5 Amp, F-Fast, 5 x 20mm, Ceramic, High Rupture Current
(HRC) output fuse is provided for each channel. Only this type of fuse
has the correct blowing characteristics to protect the triacs -
do NOT
use any other type of fuse.
The fuse holders are mounted on the back panel for easy access when
the unit is rack mounted.
OTHER INFORMATION
MAINS CABLE REPLACEMENT -
This modification
should only be carried out by suitably skilled and competent
persons.
Important -
the earth wire must be longer than the live and neutral
wires so that the earth will always be the last wire to come off if the
cable is pulled from the unit. Ensure the outer sheath covering the
live and neutral wires is within 15mm of the live and neutral pads on the
PCB. Replace the cable ties (Pulsar Part No.4267) which were
removed to allow replacement.
AUDIO INPUTS
-
these are not earthed directly within the unit but
through a resistor. This eliminates earth loops and hence hum and
interference on your sound equipment. There is an electronic circuit to
enhance the separation between the 'Sound-to-Light' channels.
WARNING - FUSING OF INDUCTIVE LOADS.
In the unlikely
event of a fault occuring in your unit, it is occasionally possible that
damage could occur to incorrectly fused transformers or ballasts of
inductive loads. Make sure that your inductive loads are fitted with the
lowest value of anti-surge fuse that does not blow in normal use. If in
doubt contact Pulsar. Pulsar cannot be held responsible for damage
to incorrectly fused inductive loads under these circumstances.
Pulsar Pinspots
are fully protected by self-resetting, solid-state fuses.
WARNING - CAPACITIVE LOADS
Remove all Power Factor
Correction capacitors. Damage to your load may occur if this is not
done. Pulsar cannot be held responsible for damage to capacitive
loads under these circumstances. If in doubt contact Pulsar.
INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION -
The
Z4001
has a
comprehensive choke/capacitor interference suppression system
which reduces the level of interference produced to below the levels
required by EN55014, BS800, VDE0875 etc.. However a small
amount of residual interference always exists with this type of
equipment ,so it is advisable to keep all lighting and mains leads
associated with the
Z4001
as far away as possible from sensitive
microphone or guitar pick-up leads and A.M. radios; by doing this we
do not envisage any problems
PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING -
The
ZERO 4001
may be
safely Earth Bond and Insulation (500V) Tested.
STANDARDS -
The
ZERO 4001
complies with the following
International and National Standards:
Electrical Safety
- IEC65, EN60065, BS415
EMC
- EN50081-1, EN55014, EN55022, EN50082-1
Rack Mounting
- IEC297
Index of Protection
- IP20
Marking
Directive 93/68/EEC
- The
ZERO 4001
meets both the
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC
GUARANTEE -
12 months from the date of original
purchase. The guarantee is limited to parts and labour. The guarantee
is void if the unit is mis-used, if repairs are performed by unauthorised
persons or the incorrect type of fuse has been used. In the unlikely
event of a fault occurring, do not use without repair. Return the unit,
with a description of the fault, to your supplier or direct to Pulsar for
immediate attention.
ACCESSORIES
The following products have been designed to work with and
complement the Pulsar
ZERO 4001
Soundlite/Chaser.
Remote Control
Product No.
Accessory
23705
4 Channel Desk
23706
Litefoot - Footswitch
Ventilation Panels
25261/2/3/4
1,2,3 and 4U Ventilation Panels
Wall Mounting Brackets
25033
4U wall mounting
PULSAR
also manufactures a comprehensive range of Cables,
Splitter Blocks, Strobes, Dimming and Switching Packs, Control
Desks, Pinspots, and Stage and Rock and Effects Lanterns. Please
contact us to receive further details of these superb products!
!
Code
Unit
Width Height Depth Weight
mm.
mm.
mm.
kgs.
23700XX
ZERO 4001
483.0
86.0
160.0
3.0
23700XX
ZERO 4001 (Inc. Skts)
483.0
86.0
191.0
3.0
Console Cut Out
448.0
80.4
193.0
-
Fixing Holes
465.6
76.3
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