30 Watt LED scanner User manual 1
Safety precautions WARNING: This unit may cause serious injury to the eyes when used incorrectly. It is therefore strongly advised to read this user manual carefully, to get familiance yourself with the functions of this device. WARNING: This unit must be operated by, or under the supervision of an adult. This device is not suitable for children. WARNING: Do not look directly into the beam from a short distance. This may cause serious injury to the eyes.
Box contents Box contents 1x ALO 030 scanner 1x power cable Unit and accessory inspection - Always use the supplied power cable to connect the unit to a power supply. If the cable appears broken or has visible damage, do not use it. - If the unit is not going to be used for a longer period of time, disconnect it from the power supply and store it in a dust-free environment. - Always check the unit for possible damage before use.
Device overview 1. Moving mirror 2. Beam output with manual focus 3. Standing/hanging adjustable bracket 4. Ventilation slots 5. On/Off switch 6. IEC Power inlet with integrated fuse holder 7. Control panel display with MENU, UP and DOWN buttons 8. Sound sensitivity potentiometer 9. Safety eye, for optional safety cable 10. Built-in microphone for sound active mode 11. DMX input (3P XLR) 12.
Setting up the unit To activate the unit, connect the included power supply with the unit and a suitable 230V, 50 Hz power outlet. The unit will activate directly after it is plugged in to a wall outlet or other power source. Give the scanner time to calibrate the stepping motors, which are used to determine the position of the mirror. You may hear and see some shaking, which is normal. The stepping motors use an end point to determine the beginning and end of their movement.
LED display mode: d 0 The LED display of the unit can be turned off during use, which makes your light-show more attractive, especially if the display is visible for your audience. When using the menu-buttons the display will be lit, but after several seconds inactivity the display will be turned off. When pressing one of the menu buttons the display will activate itself again. The 0 value means display OFF, the 1 value means display ON. The DMX indicating dot will not turn off.
Channel 5: Shutter/Strobe: Start value 0 8 16 132 140 181 190 232 End value 7 15 131 139 180 189 231 239 240 248 247 255 Function Blackout Shutter open Strobe slow-fast (variable) Shutter open Shutter slow open -> fast close Shutter open Shutter fast open -> slow close Shutter open (235 = reset function when the value is selected for 3-5 seconds) Random strobe Shutter open Channel 6: Dimmer: 0-255 (variable) Channel 7: Movement macros: Start value 0 8 26 44 62 80 98 116 134 152 170 188 206 224 242 End
Installation and maintenance Mounting the bracket A pre-mounted hanging bracket is provided, with screwknobs at both sides of the scanner. This bracket can be used to position the scanner on a table or booth (without stressing the cables and connectors), but it is also possible to use this bracket for hanging purposes.
the focus clockwise or counter-clockwise and check results while positioning the beam on a ceiling or wall. Warning: To prevent damage to the stepping motors, only focus the lens manually when the mirror is in a static position. With DMX, the best way is to project a gobo with white color on a wall or ceiling. Do not touch the mirror. Cleaning: Clean the housing of the fixture frequently with a damp cloth, to remove dust and/or dirt.
Technical specifications - Compact scanner with LED light source LED module: 1x 30W LED chip 8 DMX-channels 3-pin XLR in- and output Music controlled mode with internal microphone Microphone sensitivity adjustable Maximum flash rate: 18 Hz Maximum ambient temperature: 45 degrees Celsius Maximum distance from flammable surfaces: 0.5m Power consumption: 50W max.
