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Warranty Information Limited Warranty Unless otherwise stated, your product is covered by a one year parts and labor limited warranty. Dichroic filters and LithoPatterns® high resolution glass gobos are not guaranteed against breakage or scratches to coating. It is the owner’s responsibility to furnish receipts or invoices for verification of purchase, date, and dealer or distributor. If purchase date cannot be provided, date of manufacture will be used to determine warranty period.
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Table of Contents Technospot™ User Manual ............................................................................ i Contact Information ..................................................................................... ii Product Modification Warning ........................................................................ iii Important Safety Information ....................................................................... iii Warranty Information ..................................................
Configuring Technospot for DMX Control ................................................... 13 Setting a Start Channel in Battery Mode ....................................................... 13 Powering On the Fixture ............................................................................ 14 Shutting Down the Fixture ......................................................................... 14 Placing Fixture in Road Case .......................................................................
Display Setting ........................................................................................ 29 Shutoff Time ........................................................................................29 Flip Display .......................................................................................... 29 Key Lock .............................................................................................. 29 Temp C/F..............................................................................
Focus Parameters ...................................................................................... 43 Zoom Parameter ........................................................................................ 43 Iris Parameter ........................................................................................... 43 Shutter Parameters .................................................................................... 44 Shutter Function ................................................................
CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Chapter 1: Product Overview This chapter describes the features and specifications of the Technospot™ fixture along with a list of related products and accessories. The Technospot fixture is a compact hard-edge luminaire designed for club, stage, and studio applications where environmental durability and high quality output are required. Technospot features smooth CMY color mixing and a fixed color wheel. Two rotating Lithopattern® wheels each provide six patterns plus open.
CHAPTER 1 Product Overview • Animation system • Frost Filter • Indigo Highlighter LED output Construction • High resolution microstepping motor control for smooth motion at all speeds • Computer designed optical components for maximum light efficiency • Color LCD menu with battery operation • Low noise, high efficiency cooling system • 3-pin and 5-pin XLR/RDM connectors • Roadcase included 2 TechnospotTM User Manual
CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Specifications Mechanical Specifications Dimensions: 483mm x 348mm x 793mm (19in x 13.7in x 31in) Roadcase Dimensions: 680mm x 550mm x 870 mm (26.8in x 21.7in x 34in) Fixture Weight: 41 kg (90 lbs) Shipping Weight: 76kg (167.
CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Wheel Components Lithopatterns Diameter: 29 mm ± .20 mm (1.14in ± .008in) Maximum image area: 24 mm (0.95 in ) Note: Metal Gobos are not recommended for Technospot fixtures Animation Wheel Diameter: 150.0 mm ± .25 mm (5.9 in ± 0.01 in) Maximum Clear Readable Apperture: 43 mm (1.69 in ) Thickness: 1 mm ± .25 mm (0.039 in ± 0.01 in) Electrical Specifications Fixture Rated Power: 850 W Power consumption: AC 100V–240V; 50Hz/60Hz; 8.5A–3.
CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Cables and Connectors Belden® 3107A or equivalent (meets specifications for EIA RS-485 applications) with the following characteristics: • Two twisted pairs plus a shield • maximum capacitance between conductors - 30 pF/ft. • maximum capacitance between conductor and shield - 55 pF/ft. • maximum resistance of 20Ω / 1000 ft.
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Chapter 2: Setup and Configuration Installation of your Technospot™ fixture includes mounting, connecting to power, DMX linking and configuration. Use the following steps to set up and configure your fixture: 1. Unpack the fixture. 2. Install power cord cap for your location. 3. Mount the fixture upright or suspended from a standard truss. 4. Connect the fixture to a DMX controller via DMX cabling. 5. Configure the fixture for DMX control.
CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration Installing a Power Cord Cap The power cord for Technospot fixtures ships without a power cord cap. Use the information in this section to install the correct power cord cap for your location. Because of the variety of power cord caps used worldwide, High End Systems, Inc. cannot make specific recommendations for the power cord cap. Contact a local authority for the type of power cord cap needed.
CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration Mounting the Fixture You can mount your Technospot fixture suspended from a support system (such as a truss) or freestanding on its base. WARNING! Equipment suitable for dry locations only. Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. CAUTION! Technospot fixtures must be installed and operated by trained personnel only. Always use a secondary safety cable when mounting this fixture. Do not mount within 2 meters (6.56 feet) of a flammable object.
CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration CAUTION! Only experienced lighting personnel should attempt to hang a lighting fixture to an appropriate theatrical truss. WARNING! In all cases, a safety cable should also be fixed between the safety cable mounting point located at the bottom of the fixture base housing and the truss. Failure to use a safety cable could result in injury or death. High End Systems supplies the proper safety cables and may be contacted for replacements if necessary.
CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration Linking Technospot Fixtures The Technospot fixture operates on standard DMX512 link controlled by a DMX console. The number of fixtures on a link will be determined by the combined number of channels required by all the fixtures. A Technospot fixture requires a 37 channel footprint on a standard DMX512 link. Attach the fixture to the link using data-grade cable and 5-pin or 3-pin XLR cable connectors.
CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration Test each cable with a voltage/ohm meter (VOM) to verify correct polarity and to make sure that the negative and positive pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or to each other. CAUTION! Do not connect anything to the ground lug on the XLR connectors. Do not connect or allow contact between the common (cable shield) and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common could cause a ground loop and/or erratic behavior.
CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration Configuring Technospot for DMX Control Each Technospot fixture requires a block of 37 consecutive channels on a standard DMX512 link. Up to 13 standard Technospot fixtures can be assigned to a single link. For more information on Start Channels, see Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment on page 22. Address your fixture by setting the first channel of the channel range you want to assign this fixture on the link.
CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration Powering On the Fixture WARNING: This equipment is designed for connection to a branch circuit having a maximum overload protection of 20 A. CAUTION: Do not power on the fixture until verifying that the line cord cap is suitable for the power source in your location. For more information, see Installing a Power Cord Cap on page 8. Disengage Pan and Tilt locks before operating the fixture. For more information, see Pan and Tilt Locking on page 7.
Chapter 3: Menu System This chapter shows you how to access and navigate the onboard Menu system and the options available for each menu with examples. Menu System Overview The front panel on Technospot fixtures has a full color LCD screen and navigation buttons to display and operate the onboard menu system.
CHAPTER 3 Menu System Navigation Basics 1. Enter the Menu system by pressing the Mode/Esc MODE / ESC button for a few seconds until the menu appears. 2. The current option is displayed. Use the and buttons to scroll through menu options at the current level. The red star * indicates the current menu. Note: At the option or setting level of the menu, the currently selected option is displayed in white. Other options are displayed in red. 3.
CHAPTER 3 Menu System Technospot Menu Map Menu Address Level 2 Level 3 Sets the first value of a unique 37channel range on DMX link.
CHAPTER 3 Menu System Menu Level 2 Level 3 Closes shutter when DMX is removed Hold Holds the current Scene Auto Program Reverts to Auto Program Music Ctrl Reverts to Music Control On Inverts Pan movement Off Default On Inverts Tilt movement Off Default 0-255 Manually sets Pan value in degrees On Encoders On Off No encoder feedback Pan/Tilt Spd Speed 1 - 4 Selects Movement Mode Mic Sens 0-99 Sets microphone sensitivity as a percentage Off No hibernation 01M-99M Set time until
CHAPTER 3 Menu System Menu Level 2 Level 3 Home Test Channel Option/Setting Description/Notes All Reset all motors Others Reset other motors Shutter Reset shutter and/or dimmer Gobos Reset gobo wheels Colors Reset color wheel Pan & Tilt Reset Pan/Tilt motors Auto Program Auto program test Pan ... Parameter test Indigo Dim Auto Program Manual Ctrl Test Calibration TechnospotTM User Manual Pan … Default Indigo Dim Manually sets a DMX value for any of the 37 individual parameters.
CHAPTER 3 Menu System Menu Level 2 Level 3 Option/Setting DMX Control Prog.Part 1 Prog.Part 2 Program 10 Program 1 … Prog.Part 3 Program 10 Program 1 … Playback Auto Program Music Control Select Prog Reverts to playback via console Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3 Master Alone Master Alone Program 1 … Set to Slave Description/Notes Assigns slave setting Assigns auto program mode Assigns music control mode Selects program to be run in the Program part.
CHAPTER 3 Menu System Menu System Options The following sections describe and give examples for selecting and/or setting available fixture configuration options. Address Menu Address is the top level menu selection used to set the fixture’s DMX start channel. You can address the fixture before applying power in the battery mode or in normal mode after you power up the fixture. Note: The last valid Start channel for an intellaspot fixture is 476 (512–37+1).
CHAPTER 3 Menu System Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment There are 512 available channels on each DMX link divided among all the devices in a particular link. A fixture must have a unique Start channel number in order to respond independently to controller commands. To determine each fixture’s DMX start channel in a link, identify the channel range of every fixture on the link. Channel range is the number of consecutive channels a fixture requires.
CHAPTER 3 Menu System Information Menu The Information menu displays current fixture information such as internal temperature, lamp hours, total fixture hours, lamp strikes, and DMX values for parameters. Lamp and Fixture hours resets are executed in the Information Menu. To enter the Information Menu: 1. Press the MODE / ESC MODE/ESC button to enter the first level of the menu system. The display will show Address and Info as the first two options in the top menu level. 2. Using the 3.
CHAPTER 3 Menu System Values Display This menu option lets you view the current DMX value for each of the fixture’s 37 parameters. To view DMX values by Parameter: 1. Navigate to and select the Info menu as shown on page 23. 2. Using the buttons, scroll to Values Display and press the 3. Using the buttons, scroll to any of the DMX parameters in the Technospot protocol and press the button to select. button to view its current DMX decimal value.
CHAPTER 3 Menu System Lamp Menu The Lamp menu lets you control lamp striking function. To enter the Lamp Menu: 1. Press the MODE / ESC MODE/ESC button to enter the first level of the menu system. The display will show Address and Info as the first two options in the top menu level. 2. Using the Note: buttons, scroll to Lamp. The red star * indicates the current menu option. 3. Press the button to select. Lamp On/Off This option lets you manually turn the lamp on independant of any other input.
CHAPTER 3 Menu System Lamp Off/DMX This option automatically turns the lamp off when the fixture receives a DMX signal. To turn the lamp off with DMX: 1. Navigate to and select the Lamp menu as shown on page 25. 2. Using the buttons, scroll to Lamp Off/DMX and press the 3. Using the buttons, scroll to On and press the button to select. button to select. Lamp On/Temp This option displays the factory set temperature for lamp restart.
CHAPTER 3 Menu System Set Menu The Set Parameters menu lets you configure your fixture’s motion, display, lamp, and data source settings. To enter the Set menu: 1. Press the MODE / ESC MODE/ESC button to enter the first level of the menu system. The display will show Address and Info as the first two options in the top menu level. The red star * indicates the current option. 2. Using the 3. Press the buttons, scroll to Set. button to select.
CHAPTER 3 Menu System Pan Degree The standard pan range of a Technospot fixture is 0–540°. This option lets you expand the pan range to an upper limit of 630°. To expand the pan range, scroll from the default option of 540 to 630 and press the button to select. Encoders Encoders maintain the Pan and Tilt position of the fixture, but may need to be disabled to perform certain test and maintenance procedures like optimizing a new lamp. The default setting is On. To disable encoders, select the Off option.
CHAPTER 3 Menu System Fan Control This Set option lets you select High, Low or Auto fan speed for specific environmental considerations. To select high fan speed: 1. Navigate to and select the Set menu as shown on page 27. 2. Using the buttons, scroll to Fan Control and press the 3. Using the buttons, scroll to High and press the button to select. button to select. Display Setting This Set option lets you control how the display functions. To select the Display Setting menu 1.
CHAPTER 3 Menu System Reset Default This Set option lets you return all factory options. A Technospot fixture ships with the following factory default settings: Pan Invert = Disabled Encoders = On Fan Control = Auto Fan Speed Tilt Invert = Disabled Display Level = On No DMX Mode = Shutter Closed Data Source = DMX Hibernation = 15M Lamp On/Off = On Pan Degree = 540 Movement Speed = Speed 1 Temp C/F = Celsius To reset defaults: 1. Navigate to and select the Set menu as shown on page 27. 2.
CHAPTER 3 Menu System Test Options Menu This menu lets you manually Home the fixture and change DMX values for parameters. To Enter the Test Options Menu: 1. Press the MODE / ESC MODE/ESC button to enter the first level of the menu system. The display will show Address and Info as the first two options in the top menu level. The red star * indicates the current option. 2. Using the 3. Press the buttons, scroll to Test. button to select.
CHAPTER 3 Menu System Calibration This Test menu option lets you fine tune the home position for each parameter. To calibrate Gobo Wheel 1 after homing: 1. Navigate to and select the Test menu as shown above. 2. Using the buttons, scroll to Calibration and press the button to select. 3. Using the buttons, scroll to Gobo Wheel 1 and press the 4. Using the buttons, adjust the Gobo Wheel 1 offset value and press the button to select. button to store the calibration adjustment.
CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Chapter 4: DMX Programming Technospot™ fixtures can be programmed to provide a hard edge beam with full CMY color, multiple gobo patterns and effects. This chapter gives a brief overview of DMX programming and describes Technospot DMX parameters. DMX Programming Overview A parameter is a fixture attribute that can be controlled to modify the light beam in terms of color, beam quality and pattern, intensity, or focus (position).
CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Technospot DMX Protocol The Technospot fixture uses 37 channels of a standard DMX512 link to control motion, wheel functions, frost, focus, zoom, iris, shutter and lamp function.
CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Pan and Tilt Parameters The Technospot fixture has a 540° pan range and a 245° tilt range. Two DMX channels provide 16-bit adjustment to a fraction of a degree for pan and tilt position. Note: Optical encoders for pan and tilt instantly correct the fixture’s position if the fixture is jarred from its programmed position. If a physical obstruction prevents the fixture from correcting its position, the fixture “times out” to prevent wear on the motors.
CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Static Color Function Technospot fixtures have a fixed color wheel with eight color positions plus Open. The Static Color Function parameter determines how the fixed color wheel moves.
CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Static Color Position Static Color Position parameter controls fixed color wheel positioning. The Static Color Function setting you choose determines how the individual color mixing wheels can move.
CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Gobo Wheel Parameters A Technospot fixture has two Gobo wheels each with six rotating lithopatterns™ plus an additional lithopattern for position 4 on Gobo Wheel 1. Each Gobo wheel uses Gobo Function and Gobo Position parameters to control the positioning and rotation of the wheel. Gobo Rotate Function and Gobo Rotate parameters control individual aperture position and rotation on each wheel. NOTE: Gobo Wheel 1 is located closest to the lens.
CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Gobo Function The Gobo 1 Function and Gobo 2 Function parameters determine how a gobo wheel moves. DMX Value Gobo Wheel Function Description 0-15 Indexed Moves by the quickest path and snaps to the chosen aperture. 16-31 Forward Wheel Spin Spins the gobo wheel forward at variable speeds. 32-47 Reverse Wheel Spin Spins the gobo wheel in reverse at variable speeds. 48-63 Scan Oscillates the gobo wheel at a factory-determined range and speed.
CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Gobo Rotate Function Gobo rotate refers to the motion of the individual aperture wheels on a Gobo Wheel. The Gobo 1 Rotate Function and the Gobo 1 Rotate Function parameters determine modes for gobo rotation.
CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Prism Parameters The Technospot fixture has a separate 4-facet prism that can be placed and rotated in the optical path and used along with gobo patterns and color mixing. Prism Function The Prism Rotate Function parameter determines how the prism wheel moves.
CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Animation Wheel Parameters The Animation wheel is a separate effect that can be layered onto the light beam output of a Technospot fixture. Animation Function The Animation Function parameter determine how the animation effect wheel moves.
CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Frost Parameter The Frost effect is achieved with a single flag that moves into the optical path.
CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Shutter Parameters Shutter Function This parameter control normal shutter and strobing features.
CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming MSpeed (Motor Speed) MSpeed is the time required for a motor to complete movement when changing from one position to another. MSpeed provides a means for Pan and Tilt motors to reach their target position at the same time, even though each motor may have different distances to travel. MSpeed movement is extremely smooth because the fixture controls movements independent of DMX refresh rates. MSpeed times vary from 0.15 seconds to 252.7 seconds.
CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Indigo Highlighter Indigo Highlighter system consists four 1-watt indigo LEDs that provide additional light output. Two parameters define the Indigo Highlighter operation. Indigo Highlighter Function You can choose to have the Indigo Highlighter system function independently from the fixture’s dimming or track it.
CHAPTER 5 Preset Programming Chapter 5: Preset Programming Technospot fixtures can be programmed through the onboard menu system using Preset Programming. This section describes how to program your fixtures for stand-alone operation using the on-board memory in each fixture to create and store scenes.
CHAPTER 5 Preset Programming Master and Slave The following example shows the relationship between scenes, programs and partitions programmed on the Master and how slave groups are assigned.
CHAPTER 5 Preset Programming Preset Menu Playback Settings Preset programming requires one fixture to act as the Master. All other Technospot fixtures on the link can then be set as slaves to playback the Master presets. Slave fixtures receive all their preset parameter and timing information from the master fixture.
CHAPTER 5 Preset Programming Music Control This Playback option lets you designate a fixture to playback scenes based on audio triggers detected by the internal microphone in stand alone or as a Master. Alone is the default setting. Edit Scenes A parameter is a fixture attribute that can be controlled to modify the light beam in terms of color, beam quality and pattern, intensity, or focus (position). DMX programming assigns a DMX value to each of the fixture’s parameters.
CHAPTER 5 Preset Programming Set Input by Out This Scene Edit option allows you to capture the parameter values for a scene from DMX input into the fixture. Once you create a look from a DMX console do the following: 1. Navigate to and select the Preset menu as shown on page 49. 2. Use the buttons to scroll to the Edit Scenes option and press 3. Use the press to select. buttons to scroll to the Scene number you wish to build on from 1-250 and to select. 4.
CHAPTER 5 Preset Programming Select Program This preset option lets you assign a Preset Program to one of three Program Partitions. A fixture assigned as a Slave can playback any Program Partition defined by the Master fixture. Note: The Master fixture can only playback Program Partition 1 To assign a program to each Program Partition: 1. Navigate to and select the Preset menu as shown on page 49. 2. Use the buttons to scroll to Select Prog menu and press to select.
Chapter 6: General Maintenance Maintaining and servicing Technospot fixtures includes replacing parts and cleaning the unit. Safety Considerations CAUTION: The information in this chapter is intended to assist qualified personnel only. WARNING: Disconnect power before servicing. Replace fuses with the specified type and rating only. Maintenance There are no serviceable parts inside the device except for the lamp.
CHAPTER 6 General Maintenance Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 110° C (230° F). Allow the fixture to cool before handling. CAUTION: This equipment is designed for use with a 850W HID lamp only. Use of any other type lamp may be hazardous and may void the warranty. To replace the lamp: 1. Disconnect power to the fixture. If the fixture has been operating, wait for the lamp to cool before handling. 2. Put on protective eyewear and gloves. 3.
CHAPTER 6 General Maintenance 3. Adjust the focus until the edge of the light beam is sharp. Lamp 4. Set the Dimmer to full (DMX = 255) 5. Locate the three lamp optimization screws (a, b, and c). 6. Look at the wall where the beam is projected and use the optimization screws to adjust the lamp’s position within the fixture until the “hotspot” of brightness is at the center of the beam and diffused. Replacing Main Fuse To replace the fuse: Adjustment Screws 1. Disconnect power to the fixture.
CHAPTER 6 General Maintenance Replacing Rotating Gobos The Technospot fixture is designed with removable rotating gobo apertures. This allows a gobo to be changed easily without removing the wheel from the unit. To change a rotating gobo: 1. Remove one of the bezel covers and set the tilt lock to stablize the unit in a convenient position. 2. Rotate the wheel to the desired gobo. 3. Holding the wheel securely, lift the aperture slightly and pull straight out from it’s position on the wheel. 4.
CHAPTER 6 General Maintenance Cleaning the Fixture • Clean the inside and outside lens each week to avoid the weakness of the lights due to accumulation of dust. • Clean the fan each week. • To ensure smooth gobo rotation, lubricate the wheel every three months.. Warnings: To avoid electrical shock, disconnect power before servicing. Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 130° C (266° F). Allow the fixture to cool before handling. To clean the internal glass components: 1.
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Appendix A: MSpeed Conversion Table The following table lists the MSpeed (motor) movement times and their corresponding DMX controller values. If you have a numeric-type controller, use the Value Decimal (dec.) column If you have a fader-type controller, use the Value Percentage (%) column. If your controller allows you to program hex values, use the Value (hex) column. Time (sec.) 0.15 0.15 0.17 0.19 0.21 0.25 0.29 0.35 0.41 0.47 0.55 0.63 0.73 0.83 0.94 1.05 1.18 1.31 1.45 1.60 1.75 1.92 2.09 2.27 2.
Appendix A MSpeed Conversion Table Time (sec.) 51.33 52.24 53.16 54.09 55.02 55.96v 56.91 57.87 58.84 59.81 60.79 61.78 62.78 63.79 64.80 65.82 66.85 67.89 68.94 69.99 71.05 72.13 73.20 74.29 75.38 76.49 77.60 78.71 79.84 80.98 82.12 83.27 84.43 85.59 86.77 87.95 89.14 90.34 91.55 92.76 93.98 95.21 96.45 97.70 98.95 100.22 101.49 58 Value (dec.
