User Manual
1K Model #9001 – 8-inch aperture dowser 2K Model #11010 – 10-inch aperture dowser 5K Model #17000 – 16-inch aperture dowser Eclipse Dowser software version: 3.3 Eclipse User Manual part number: 901-08-01 Manual revision: April 14, 2003 CONTENTS: Introduction................................................................3 Getting Started Quickly ................................... .... ...3 The Coloram II System Diagram ...................... .... ...4 Using the Eclipse Dowser .............................
Introduction The Coloram II System consists of mechanical dowsers, scrolling color changers, gobo changers and power supplies in a complete range of models offering ease of setup and use. The lightweight dowsers and color changers slide easily into the gel frame holder of the light fixture. The compact Coloram II Power Supply attaches easily to the truss of the lighting rig or mount into a 19-inch rack.
Operation 1. Vary the level of DMX channel #1 to open and close the dowser vanes. The Coloram II System Diagram The following diagram shows how Coloram II products connect to the power supply and other Coloram II products.
Using The Eclipse Dowser The Eclipse Dowser is a member of the Coloram II family of products and operates from the Coloram II Power Supply. See the Specification section of this manual for detailed dowser information. Channel Setting Each dowser is assigned a DMX address to which it will respond. The DMX addresses are set via the rotary switch and third DIP switch located on the bottom of each dowser in combination with the Coloram II Power Supply starting DMX channel. Valid DMX addresses are 001- 512.
The formula for calculating DMX channels is as follows: DMX channel = Dowser channel + Power Supply starting channel -1 Example: DMX channel (221) = dowser channel (20) + power supply starting channel (202) -1 Note: Eclipse Dowsers can only be addressed to the first 24 channels of the 48 channel block displayed on the power supply. Note: The cowsers will not respond to the DMX signal until you exit the DMX channel selection (SETUP) menu.
DIP Switch Function Explanation DIP switch #1 selects DMX control or Local Control. See the OPERATING MODES information below. DIP switch #2 selects SNAP MODE ON or OFF. If the Snap Mode is OFF, and control is set to LOCAL, the Local Control buttons will open and close the vanes over a period of five seconds. If the Snap Mode is ON, and control is set to LOCAL, the Local Control buttons will open and close the vanes very quickly. Snap Mode has no effect when in the DMX control mode.
Coloram Cable Connect the dowsers to the Coloram II Power Supply using the 4-pin Coloram II Cable. There is a limit to the number of dowsers/color changers and total cable lengths used on one "home run". This is measured in "head-feet". The definition of head-feet is THE SUM OF THE CABLE LENGTHS FROM EACH DOWSER OR COLOR CHANGER TO A SINGLE POWER SUPPLY OUTPUT CONNECTOR. See the Coloram II User Manual for a complete explanation of "headfeet". The head-feet limit for the Eclipse dowser is 1000 head-feet.
The Coloram II Power Supply The following is a diagram of the Coloram II power supply menu structure. The The The symbol means to push the symbol means to push the symbol means to push the DISPLAY /ENTER button to get to the next display as indicated. + button to get to the next display as indicated. - button to get to the next display as indicated.
Specifications Vane speed (under DMX control): -- fast cut: 200 milliseconds (fully open to fully closed and visa versa) -- strobe rate: 100 milliseconds (60% amplitude) -- cross fade: up to 60 seconds (movement without stopping) Operating modes: 1. DMX512 2. Local wired pendant control 3. Local push button control (push buttons on the dowser unit) Number of DMX channels used: -- one LED Indicators: 1. Yellow -- DMX or Local control 2. Red -- reserved 3. Red -- low voltage (less than 22 VDC) 4.
Weight: -- 8-inch: 6.54 lbs./2.96 kg (without mounting plate) -- 10-inch: 7.26lbs./3.29 kg (without mounting plate) -- 16-inch: 11.94 lbs./5.41 kg (without mounting plate) Aperture Diameter: -- 1K/8-inch model: diameter is 8 inches/203.2mm -- 2K/10-inch model: diameter is 10 inches/254mm -- 5K/16 inch model: diameter is 16 inches/406.4mm Overall Dimensions: -- 8 inch: -- 17.09"/434.09mm high x 11"/279.4mm wide x 2"/50.8mm deep -- 10 inch: -- 17.47"/443.74mm high x 13"/330.2mm wide x 2"/50.
Warranty information WYBRON, INC. warrants to the original owner or retail customer that for a period of one year from date of delivery of a portable system or energization of a permanently installed system (up to a maximum of 18 months from delivery) its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service.