KVANT Clubmax FB4 Series Laser Display User Manual
- June 11, 2024
- KVANT
Table of Contents
KVANT Clubmax FB4 Series Laser Display User Manual
MODEL SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL MANUAL
clubmax fb4 series
table of contents
1. Introduction
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2. General information
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2.1 What is a laser and how does it work?
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2.2 Laser Safety first!
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2.3 Installation ofthe System
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2.4 Control System
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2.5 Scanning System
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2.6 Connection Diagram
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2.7 Multiple System Interlock
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2.8 Switching ONsequence and User Interlock
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2.9 Maintenance
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3. Item Checklist
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4. Optional Accessories
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5. System Overview
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5.1 Front View
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5.2 Side View
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5.3 Rear View
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6. Beam Alignment
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6.1 Beam Alignment [CM-3000 FB4]
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6.2 Beam Alignment [CM-6500 FB4]
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6.3 Beam Alignment [CM-10 FB4]
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6.4 Beam Alignment [CM-24&40 FB4] with Motorised Dichroid Filters
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7. Technical Specifications
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7.1 Technical Specification [CM-3000 FB4]
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7.2 Technical Specification [CM-6500 FB4]
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7.3 Technical Specification [CM-10 FB4]
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7.4 Technical Specification [CM-24 FB4]
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7.5 Technical Specification [CM-40 FB4]
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1introduction
Thank you for purchasing this KVANT product.
To ensure proper operation, please read this manual carefully before using the
product. After reading it, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
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2 general information
The following chapters explain
important information about lasers in
general, basic laser safety and some tips
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about how to use this device correctly. Please spend some time reading
these information as some of them are
critical for safe and efficient operation
of this laser display system.
LASER RADIATION AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT IEC 60825-1:2014
CAUTION
LASER LIGHT IS BRIGHT AND BLINDING DO NOT SHINE AT AIRCRAFT OR VEHICLES AT
ANY DISTANCE
CAUTION
CLASS 4 VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN
AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED
RADIATION
Diode Laser W MAX OUTPUT AT nm W MAX OUTPUT AT nm W MAX OUTPUT
AT nm
_W AT __nm IEC 60825 – 1:2014
user manual
KVANT
This product is in conformity with performance
standards for laser products under 21 CFR
Part 1010.4 and 1040.11 except with respect
to those characteristics authorized by
Variance Number: 2012-V-0620
Effective Date:
Dec.31 . 2018
Date of Manufacture
03 2021
Month
Year
KVANT spol. s.r.o. Opavska 24, 831 01 Bratislava 37,Slovakia
Made in Slovakia
Max current at 110V: 3A Max current at 230V: 3A
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Caution
This laser entertainment system
is rated as a Class IV laser product
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and manufactured in accordance to EN 60825-1:2014. Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered
radiation. Wear protective goggles
of suitable optical density if necessary.
Please note that some other optical devices such as cameras, camcorders, video
projector etc. can be damaged if exposed to excessive laser radiation.
Handling precautions
This laser system is a precision device that contains some sensitive opto-
electronics components. DO NOT drop it or subject it to physical shock.
This laser system is not waterproof or dust-proof. Make sure to use an
appropriate cover or enclosure if it is used in the rain, snow or similar
severe environment conditions.
Do not leave the laser system in excessive heat such as in a car whilst in
direct sunlight. High temperatures could cause some serious damage to the
system.
The laser system contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the laser yourself.
If the laser is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room,
condensation may form on the laser and internal parts.
If condensation forms on the laser body, do not use the laser as this may
damage the laser system. If there is condensation, wait until it has
evaporated before using it.
If the laser is operated in a situation where
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health or property injury may occur the operation must be stopped immediately.
The manufacturer and its distributors
cannot be held responsible for any
damages caused by improper use
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or misuse of this KVANT laser system. The owner/user is fully responsible for
using this product in accordance to laser
safety regulations of the country or state
where the system is being used.
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2.1 what is a laser and how does it work?
What is a LASER?
The laser is a device that creates continuous visible light energy waves
(streams of photons that are referred to as “laser radiation”) with the same
amplitude and phase that are flowing in the same direction; meaning they are
coherent they stick together and form a laser beam.
The width of a single wave is measured in nano-meters and defines the colour
and visibility of the laser beam. The visible spectrum of the human eye is
roughly between 400nm and 700nm, going from violet to a dark red colour. A
human eye is most sensitive to a green light of around 555nm, meaning that a
1W of green laser will always appear more visible than 1W of any other colour
laser. 1W of quality laser light is very powerful and although it doesn’t
sound like much it can burn eye retinas, skin and clothes or even start a
fire!
What makes the laser visible in mid-air?
Mainly it is the particles of dust in the air that the laser beam hits on its
path, scattering the light. This dust or fog is called a “scattering medium”.
That’s why we “laserists” use haze or smoke machines to make lasers more
visible. Too much of the haze or smoke will greatly attenuate the visibility,
but the right amount will make all the difference between no show and a great
show.
When outdoors, lasers mainly reflect off dust and mist in the air but due to
unpredictable wind conditions we can never make sure the hazers or smoke
machines will be effective enough. And that’s why we use high power lasers for
outdoor shows to substitute for the lack of dust, haze and smoke.
Colours
Standard full colour analogue lasers use three primary colours: Red, Green and
Blue. By mixing those together you can pretty much get any secondary colour:
Red + Blue = Magenta Red + Green = Yellow Green + Blue = Cyan Red + Green +
Blue = White
Of course the number and precision of the colours is determined by the
modulation, stability and linearity of the system. If the system is not stable
enough, it will produce different colours every time it is used, making it
virtually impossible to match the colours of two systems at any one time. This
is very often the case with systems from far east manufacturers and with re-
branded lasers that are being presented as European makes.
How far does it travel?
Technically, the laser light will travel forever until it strikes a surface
and is absorbed. A better question is how far will the light travel and
still be useful? Depending on the power output of the system and weather
conditions, the laser can be visible for miles that is why we need to be
cautious about aircrafts when performing outdoor shows. And if you get a
system that is powerful enough then yes, it can reach the Moon.
Scanning System
A scanning system is essentially two tiny mirrors, each moving on X or Y axis.
By working together they can “scan” the laser beam over a wide angle in front
of the projector. The scanning system can not only direct the laser beam to
specific, static locations, but it can also create shapes by rapidly moving
the laser beam over a path. Once a shape is scanned more than 20 times per
second, it appears static to the human eye. So any shape drawn by a laser is
actually produced by one single laser beam being moved by these mirrors very
quickly. Every scanning system has a mechanical limit of how fast it can move
its mirrors and therefore how many points it can display at any one second and
that is usually represented in Points Per Second at a certain scanning angle,
i.e. 8 degrees.
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2.2 laser safety first!
Before proceeding any further, please
read the following safety page very
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carefully. It could help you avoid dangerous and hazardous situations
which could lead to serious injury
or property damage.
Unless you are very competent with the use of lasers and about the laser
safety, make sure you at least follow these basic laser safety rules:
1. Never look directly into a laser beam
2. Never look directly into laser aperture if the laser system is switched on
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3. Be aware that lasers can burn the eye retina, skin or cause fires if not
used correctly.
4. Audience Scanning is a technique that involves projecting laser effects
directly into an audience. Never perform Audience Scanning unless you: a) are
trained to do Audience Scanning; b) use a projector that has the proper safety
systems built in (such as PASS); and c) have verified that the projected light
levels do not exceed the applicable MPE for the jurisdiction. Otherwise,
always project with the laser above audience head level at least 3m above
floor level.
5. When projecting the laser outdoors, avoid pointing the laser at aircrafts,
buses, trains, etc. Never leave the laser system unattended when it ‘s
switched on.
6. Always check for reflective surfaces within the laser range these can be
very dangerous (i.e. mirror behind the bar in a club could bounce the beam
into bar attendant’s eye).
7. Never hesitate to use the Emergency STOP if you think there’s a fault
within the laser system or a potential danger to a person/object caused by the
laser performance.
Any laser system classified as a Class
4 laser must be used with caution.
If you are an inexperienced laser
operator, we strongly recommend
that you attend a laser display safety
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course before you use this laser system in public areas. There are
various places in Europe where
you can attend quality training and
even a one day course will give you
a good amount of valuable information
to safely start with.
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2.3 installation of the system
Please follow these rules during the installation:
1. Do not connect the device to power supply during the installation. Only
connect the device to power after the installation and mounting have been
completed.
2. Mount the system only to mounting point that is strong, secure and away
from places where nonauthorised person could get an access to.
3. Always make sure the system is properly tightened down, and that it cannot
get loose and move as a result of sound vibrations, cables pulled on, or
similar external disturbances.
4. Always attach a safety chain or cable between the projector and its
structure (such as truss).
5. Ensure that all the cables have enough length just incase they get caught.
6. Ensure that the system is placed at least 20cm away from walls or any
other objects including drapes etc.
7. Ensure that the system is placed well away from any heat sources including
spotlights, moving heads, radiators, etc. Make sure there is a sufficient air-
flow around the laser system.
8. It is essential that the fan openings are never covered during the laser
operation.
9. Always follow the Laser Safety Regulations of respective country where the
laser is being used.
The manufacturer is not liable for damages
or a injury caused by improper installation
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of the system. The installation should be carried by a qualified installer who
should follow the Laser Safety Regulations
of respective country.
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2.4 control system
The overall performance of any KVANT laser system is also dependent on the control system that you use for operating the laser as well as the correct device configuration in the laser control software.
Please make sure all the laser settings in your control system are set correctly before you start using your Kvant laser display system.
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2.5 scanning system
The product warranty does not cover the damages to the scanning system caused
by improper use of the scanning system or by incorrect programming. Therefore
it is essential to understand how the scanning works and where are the limits
of it. In this manual we will explain only the basics of it but it is the
responsibility of every user to educate themselves so they can avoid damage
being caused to the scanning system and costly repairs. A laser beam comes
from a laser module and hits the two moving mirrors of the scanning system.
These mirrors are mounted on the scanner shafts and are moved by the scanner
rotors, one on X and one on Y axis.
An effect such as tunnel (circle) is displayed by a repetitive mechanical
movement of the scanners. For each scanning system and effect, there’s a
maximal scan-rate that is defined by mechanical load, scanner mirror size and
weight, complexity of displayed picture and size of the projection (an angle
under the laser beam is being projected). A different scanning systems have
different scan-rate limits. It is essential to operate the scanning system at
scan-rates within its maximal limit at all times to prevent it from overload
damage.
How to establish correct Scan-rate and maximal number of points in an effect
Each effect (picture) contains a different number of graphical points which
defines the actual shape of the effect. The more points an effect contains,
the lower the maximum scan rate will be in relation to the scanning angle.
As an example we’ll work with the star effect shown below and with the
parameters of quality scanning system:
Let’s say the star effect is made of 300 graphical points (including non-
visible blanking points) and we know that the maximal scan-rate of our
scanning system is “35K”. (The term “35K” refers to a metric that is achieved
when the original ILDA test pattern is projected at 8 degrees, and all of its
visual qualities are maintained. Note that all other patterns may be scanned
much wider, and in some cases even faster, but the term “35K” only refers to a
single test pattern, and single test condition). We also know that we display
the star 35 times per second which is a default frame rate of the control
software we are using.
So we need to display 300 points 35 times per second = 10.500 pps. This means
that we could display 3 of these stars beside each other within one single
laser effect and that it would be quite close to the scanner limit (3 × 10.500
= 31.500pps). Given that the scanners noted above are “35K” scanners, this
seems easily achievable. However, the projection of 3 separate stars
necessitates a wider scan angle, and in general, the scan speed must be
reduced as the projection angle is increased. Thus, it may be necessary to
either lower the number of points within the effect or drop down the scan-rate
in the control software (FPS) to a safe level which may result in flicker.
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In the following pictures you see the same star effect scanned at different scan rates at full scanning angle (60 degrees).
Picture 1: the scan rate and/or number of points is too low. The corner points are more visible than the lines between them and the whole effect flickers. The scan-rate and/or number of points needs to be increased.
Picture 2: the scan-rate and/ or number of points is about right. The whole effect has more or less the same intensity and does not flicker.
Picture 3: further increasing of the scan-rate and/or number of points results in the effect starting to distort, firstly around corners only. This indicates that you are exceeding the maximal scan rate of the scanning system! If you operate the scanning system at scan-rates higher than the maximum scan-rate of the scanning system the scanners will get damaged irreversibly due to overheated coils damaging rotor magnets.
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2.6 connection diagram
Please check that all the signal and power leads are correctly installed and that the safety keys are inserted in all necessary positions.
Both E-STOP Remote safety key and
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laser system safety key must be inserted and switched to ON position in order
to disable the interlock.
USA ONLY: Remote Interlock Bypass
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must be inserted in the E-STOP Remote as well in order to disable the
interlock.
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2.7 multiple system interlock
Multiple laser projectors may be daisy chained and controlled by a single
E-STOP Remote. Any event which enables the Interlock on any laser projector in
the daisy chain will trigger the safety Interlock for all the systems. After
the event has been corrected the START button on the E-STOP Remote must be
pressed by the operator to disable the Interlock. After an Emission Delay
period the laser projectors will be ready for use.
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2.8 switching on sequence and user interlock
Please make sure that all laser display
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safety requirements are fulfilled in accordance with laws of the country where this KVANT laser system is being
used before switching the system ON.
1. Connect the system as showed on Connection Diagram.
2. Turn both E-STOP Remote and laser system safety keys to ON position.
3. Release the E-STOP button by pulling it upwards.
4. Open the aperture window by loosening the bolt at the bottom of the
aperture, adjust the masking plate to desired position and tighten the bolt to
secure it .
5. Press the START button on the E-STOP Remote.
6. After an Emission Delay Period the laser projector will be ready for use.
Interlock Connection Diagram
Interlock Enabled, Laser Output Terminated
The Interlock is latched enabled and the laser projector’s beam output will be
terminated if any of the following events happen:
1. Power loss lasting greater than 2 seconds. 2. Mushroom emergency switch
depressed. 3. #2 Key Switch on E-STOP Remote turned to OFF
position. 4. #1 Key Switch on laser projector turned to OFF position. 5. Any
other interruption to line No.1 of the cable leading
to the E-STOP Remote. This includes any user interlocks connected in series in
the line No.1 of this cable. Refer to Connection Drawing below.
Restarting Laser After Interlock or Power Failure Event
After the event has been corrected the START button on the E-STOP Remote must
be pressed by the operator to disable the Interlock and after an Emission
Delay period the laser projector will be ready for use.
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E-STOP Connection Drawing including User Interlock option
The E-STOP Remote is an integral
part of the laser projector. It is there
for the safety of the public as well
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as the operator. Modifying or using anything other than the E-STOP
Remote provided, in the manner it was
intended, may invalidate your laser
projector’s variance.
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2.9 maintenance
Maintenance: no user serviceable parts inside.
Please note that a laser light entering the aperture of your laser projector
(reflected or from another laser) or wrongly reflected beams inside the
projector can permanently damage the laser sources. The manufacturer’s
warranty does not cover such damage.
Aperture Window
To clean the aperture output window use a soft cloth and medical grade
isopropyl alcohol. If necessary, you can remove the aperture output window by
loosing the 4 socket bolts and clean the inside of the window as well.
It is essential to regularly inspect the
condition of the silica gel granules
inside the cartridges. That can be done
through the opening in the middle of the
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cartridge. If the colour of the granules inside the cartridge is green, instead of brown (brown is when they are dry),
it means they are soaked, and they must
be dried out. Inspect the cartridge every
time you open the optical compartment,
or at least once a month.
Cooling Fans
Use compressed air for cleaning the bottom part of the laser system. There are
cooling fans located at the bottom of the heat sink and they are vital for
correct operation of the laser system. Please always ensure that they are
spinning freely. You should perform this service every 2 months if the laser
is used regularly or even more often if it is used in dusty conditions.
Internal Optics
The cleaning of the internal optical components should be performed by an
authorised technician only. Incorrect techniques or wrong choice of chemicals
used for cleaning could cause serious damage to the laser system. Due to the
fact that the optical compartment is split and sealed from the rest of the
laser system it shouldn’t be necessary to perform this procedure more often
than once a year.
Drying agent cartridge
Drying agent cartridge (silica gel desiccant) helps to prevent water
condensation inside the optical compartment of the laser system, which is much
needed in high temperatures and high humidity environments. The desiccant
cartridge is installed on the inside of the optical compartment cover.
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wet silica gel
dry silica gel
The drying out process is pretty simple:
1. Detach the cartridge from the cover and place it into the conventional
oven – do not use microwave!!!
2. Heat the oven to 120ºC (250ºF) and leave the cartridge inside for about
3-4 hours, until all the moisture is released.
3. Insert the cartridge back into its place and close the optical compartment
cover as soon as the cartridge cools down. That way, it will absorb the
maximum amount of moisture from the inside of the optical section.
If the granules don’t turn brown during
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this process, they must be replaced with new ones.
Disposal of the equipment
The equipment is made of components and materials such
as metal, plastic, aluminium, which can be dismantled,
sorted and recycled in accordance with the Waste Act at
the end of the life of the equipment or when it is no longer
functional.
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The equipment can also be handed over as a whole in
a collection yard.
3item checklist
Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your laser system. If anything is missing, contact your supplier.
Item
Number of units Descriptions
1x
KVANT Clubmax FB4 Laser Display System
Item Number of units Descriptions
2x
Set of Safety Keys
1x
Emergency STOP remote
US version EU version
BUS ID: 1647 BUS ID: 1648
1x
3-pin XLR Emergency Stop Remote Cable
10m version 25m version
BUS ID: 588 BUS ID: 1618
1x
Remote Interlock Bypass (for USA only)
BUS ID: 651
1x
AC Power cable with powerCon TRUE1 connector
EU version UK version US version
BUS ID: 605 BUS ID: 606 BUS ID: 607
1x
Network Signal Cable (cat5)
10m version 25m version
BUS ID: 1041 BUS ID: 1611
1x
User manual USB drive BUS ID: 1054
1x
Heavy duty flight case
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4 optional accessories
Here is a list of optional accessories that are compatible with Clubmax laser system.
Item
Descriptions
SafetyScan lens attachment bracket (lens is not included). This item is
compatible only
with this model version.
DiscoScan lens attachment bracket (lens is not included). This item is
compatible only
with this model version.
4-way masking plate
Rain cover
Optical Bench
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5system overview
KVANT Clubmax FB4 is a full colour, semiconductor diode laser system designed
for professional laser displays.
When operated correctly and in the right conditions the Clubmax FB4 laser
system is able to deliver a strong performance in venues with up to 6000
people (CM-6500 FB4). The Clubmax FB4 can display virtually any colour within
the basic RGB palette and its secondary mixed colours including white.
The system is air-cooled and designed so that there is no airflow going
through the optical compartment of the system. This ensures that all important
optical parts of the system stay clean for longer, keeping the maintenance
time down to a minimum. This is a real advantage for all the venues where lots
of smoke or haze is used on a daily basis.
This laser is IP rated to IP54, meaning that it is splash-proof. It is however
important to understand that this system was designed for indoor use and
therefore it must not be exposed to rain, snow or excessive amounts of dust.
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5.1 front view
1. Laser aperture. To clean the laser aperture window from inside or to swap
the aperture plate for different type of aperture (i.e. DiscoScan lens
attachment bracket), remove the four socket bolts that hold the laser aperture
in place and remove it .
4. Laser emission indicator. When this indicator is lit up the laser system
is ready to emit the laser radiation as soon as it receives instructions from
control software.
2. Aperture masking plate. This metal masking plate can be moved up and down
when the locking bolt is loosened. This useful safety feature gives you an
option to limit the bottom of the laser output area if necessary (for example
to avoid audience scanning) and also protects the aperture glass during
transport.
5. Optical compartment cover bolts. To access the optical compartment of the
laser system undo 8 button hex bolts and carefully remove the cover.
3. Attachment bracket. The attachment bracket spins 360 degrees around the
laser body whilst it can be locked in desired position by two small locking
handles on sides. Due to the sophisticated locking mechanism there’s no need
to use excessive force when locking the system in position.
6. MicroWheel grating assembly port. To open press the bottom of the cover.
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5.2 side view
1. RGB colour alignment mechanism. To access the colour alignment mechanism undo 2 silver bolts and remove the cover. (*CM-3000 and CM-3400 models only)
Size of the chassis on the picture above can vary, depending on exact Clubmax model.
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5.3 rear view
1. Mains power INPUT/OUTPUT. Use supplied Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 power cable
to connect the laser system to mains power supply using the INPUT connector.
The OUTPUT connector is used to daisy chain power between multiple laser
systems for quick and easy installation. The powerCON TRUE1 is a connector
with breaking capacity (CBC), i.e. it can be connected or disconnected under
load or live.
The Remote Interlock Bypass may be replaced by the user’s own interlock system
using a switch or dry relay closure to connect pins 1 and 2. With pins 1 and 2
shorted, Laser Emission is possible, provided all other interlocks are closed
circuit. With pins 1 and 2 open, NO Laser Emission is possible.
The Interlock status indicator START (3) goes off and status indicator READY
(3) lights up when the Interlock is closed circuit and the Interlock key is in
the ON position. All above must be done correctly to allow laser emission from
the system.
2. E-STOP Remote connector, Interlock status indicator and User Interlock. In order to use the laser system, the Interlock must be closed circuit. This is done by connecting the Emergency STOP Remote to the XLR REMOTE INPUT socket on the projector using the supplied cable. The US version of the Emergency STOP must also have the Remote Interlock Bypass inserted into it.
The E-STOP Remote is an integral
part of the laser projector. It is there
for the safety of the public as well as
the operator. In most countries it is
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required by law to have a fully working Emergency STOP in place for every
laser system used. Modifying or using
anything other than the E-STOP Remote
provided, in the manner it was intended,
may invalidate your laser projector’s
variance.
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The projector’s REMOTE Output is used to daisy-chain the Remote signal when you want to use a single Emergency STOP Remote to control multiple systems.
After a power failure or interlock failure (open circuit) has occurred and been corrected you need to manually reset laser emission by pressing the START button on the E-STOP Remote. Laser emission will then be available after a 60 second delay.
3. Safety key switch. The Safety key must be inserted and turned to ON position in order to enable the system to operate.
4. Ethernet. Use these ports to connect PC control signal or to daisy chain the control signal between multiple laser display systems.
5. DMX Input/Through. Use these ports to connect DMX control signal or to daisy chain the DMX signal between multiple laser display systems.
6. ILDA INPUT. Use this input connector for the control signal input from your external control interface when not using the inbuilt FB4 interface.
7. FB4 laser control interface. The inbuilt control interface allows you to control the laser via Ethernet and DMX/ArtNet, but it also handles all the basic settings of the laser system (master size and positions, method of control, colour settings etc.). All of these settings can be accessed through the menu using the endless rotary knob and once saved, they are stored on included mini SD card.
8. Colour Balance display mode switch. When the Colour Balance display mode is active, all the colours displayed by laser will match those you see on the screen in your laser software (they can vary slightly, depending on your display and its colour settings). The on & off setting of Colour Balance mode is immediately stored in the internal memory of the laser projector, so next time you power it up, the Colour Balance mode is set to its latest state automatically.
The intent of laser manufactures is to produce a laser diode driver with as linear response behaviour as possible, so when the diode current increases, the optical power and light intensity grow linearly. However, the human eye senses brightness of light logarithmically over a moderate range (WeberFechner law). So when light intensity grows linearly, human eye and brain doesn’t perceive it as a linear increase, and our visual perception of colours changes.
In the world of laser display systems this generates challenges
when we work with mixed colours (i.e. yellow, magenta etc.).
Normally the mixed colours coming out of laser systems
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do not directly correspond with those we see on computer screens because of the difference in visual perception.
In order to synchronise all the colours we see on our screen
and those coming out of the laser device we do, so called,
palette calibration procedure in the laser control software.
This can be of course rather lengthy process and even if it’s
done properly, the calibrated palette will always be tied to
particular control system or profile that was used during the
colour calibration and not to the laser projector itself. So we
came with the idea to hard-code the “calibrated palette” into
every laser system in our factory during the manufacture. No
matter what control interface you use or what control signal
is used (Ethernet, DMX, ILDA), the calibrated palette is always
there, ready for you to be switched on by Colour Balance
button.
9. Safety eyelet. Use this together with appropriate safety wire to secure the system against unexpected fall.
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6beam alignment
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
The laser diode cans in BeamBrush systems are electrically connected with the
laser module housing that encloses them. It means that ESD can destroy the
laser diode(s) if the laser module is touched, even though we use the LASORB
protection element per every single laser diode.
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Please make sure you are correctly ESD grounded (ideally to the heatsink) before you touch the laser modules.
The riskiest of all is touching the electrical
contacts on the small PCB mounted
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on the side of the laser module housing. Some of the contacts are directly linked
to the laser diodes inside the module –
aside from LASORB protection!
Note that the LASORB won’t protect the diodes in all situations. Due to its
response time, it doesn’t always eliminate all the ESD current, but in some
instances may only limit it to a certain level. Also, it won’t protect against
Charge Device Model (CDM) ESD, that may occur while using some tools.
It is possible that due to transportation, rigging, moving around or
vibrations caused by various elements during a set up or laser performance
some of the internal optical parts can move slightly resulting in colour
misalignment.
The colour misalignment is when two or more colours (red, green and blue)
physically do not overlay each other properly like on the picture below. This
makes it impossible to get nicely mixed colours like yellow, cyan, magenta and
white (including all their shades). If this occurs it is necessary to carry
out the beam alignment procedure.
Be cautious when aligning the beams
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and wear sufficient laser safety protection to avoid accidental exposure
to Class 4 laser radiation.
Beam alignment principle
There are three laser modules within this system where each module produces
one of the basic RGB colours (red, green or blue).
The goal of the alignment procedure is to align all three beams (colours) so
they overlay each other nicely while they hit exact centre of the bottom
scanning mirror.
An easiest way to do the alignment is to project a full size circle onto a
wall (or any another suitable projection surface), change its colour as
necessary and check the alignment of individual colours on both X and Y axes.
Remember that greater is the distance
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between the laser system and the projection surface during the alignment,
more precise the alignment will be.
When doing the alignment on long distances it is always good to have someone with you who can point you in the right direction. Alternatively you can use binoculars.
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6.1 beam alignment [cm-3000 fb4]
Although KVANT uses the latest
technology to protect all the critical
components inside this laser system
against Electrostatic Discharge, the
semiconductor laser diodes within
this system are extremely vulnerable
to it. This is due to some of the
!
electronic components being exposed when the top cover is taken off.
If you decide to proceed with the
Beam Alignment process yourself,
it is absolutely essential that all the
common ESD protection rules are
strictly followed. We don’t accept
any responsibility for Electrostatic
Discharge damages to laser diodes
caused by customer.
1. Loosen 2 silver bolts that hold the alignment mechanism cover in place on
the side of the unit and remove the cover.
2. Create a full size red circle (static tunnel effect) and check whether the
red circles of all R4, R3, R2 and R1 overlay each other all the way around the
shape. If not, follow the diagram below to adjust the beam path accordingly
(step 1 & 2 on the diagram).
All alignment screws A,B,C and D must
be fastened at the end of each beam
!
alignment procedure. Even if only one of them is loose, there will be not enough internal pressure on the pivoting bolt (E),
which may result into misalignment of
respective colour.
3. Create a full size magenta circle (static tunnel effect) and check whether
the blue circle overlays the red circle all the way around the shape. If not,
follow the diagram above to adjust the beam path accordingly (step 3 on the
diagram above).
4. Create a full size yellow circle (static tunnel effect) and check whether
the green circle overlays the red circle all the way around the shape. If not,
follow the diagram above to adjust the beam path accordingly (step 4 on the
diagram above).
5. Finally create a full size white circle (static tunnel effect). If the
alignment procedure was done successfully you can see all the colours nicely
overlaying each other, resulting in even, bright and sharp circle like the one
on the picture below.
!
Always loosen one of the screws in the pair first, before tightening the 2nd one down.
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6.2 beam alignment [cm-6500 fb4]
Although KVANT uses the latest
technology to protect all the critical
components inside this laser system
against Electrostatic Discharge, the
semiconductor laser diodes within
this system are extremely vulnerable
to it. This is due to some of the
!
electronic components being exposed when the top cover is taken off.
If you decide to proceed with the
Beam Alignment process yourself,
it is absolutely essential that all the
common ESD protection rules are
strictly followed. We don’t accept
any responsibility for Electrostatic
Discharge damages to laser diodes
caused by customer.
1. To access the alignment mechanism of Laser Module 1 (LM1), loosen and
remove 8 button hex bolts that hold down the top cover.
2. Carefully remove the cover detach the GND wire that is attached to the
top cover from the inside of the system! To detach the wire gently pull it out
from the connector.
3. Removal of the cover will show the two internal magnetic interlocks. You
must flip over the right side of the magnetic interlock until it touches the
other side. You will be able to read the warning label “Interlock Defeated”.
4. To access the alignment mechanism of Laser Module 2 (LM2), loosen 2 silver
bolts that hold the alignment mechanism cover in place on the side of the unit
and remove the cover.
5. Power up the system as normal.
6. Firstly, it is necessary to align the colour with longest beam path
between the Laser Module 2 (LM2) output and the scanning system. The beam must
hit the exact centre of the bottom scanning mirror and in this case it is the
red laser beam (made of 4 individual red beams R4 R1).
7. Cover the laser aperture of Laser Module 1 (LM1) with a small metal plate
of some sort this will allow you to work with the beams from Laser Module 2
(LM2) only.
8. Create a red beam effect (point) and check visually whether the beam hits
the exact centre of the bottom scanning mirror. If not, use dichroic mount DF1
to adjust the beam path accordingly (showed on the picture below). To adjust
the dichroic mount use the two adjustment knobs each one works for one axis.
In the defeated position the label
“INTERLOCK DEFEATED” becomes
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visible as shown in the image. Placing the magnetic interlock in the defeated position raises the interlock higher than
the edge of the housing which will not
allow the cover to be installed.
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9. Create a full size red circle (static tunnel effect) and check whether the red circles of all R4, R3, R2 and R1 overlay each other all the way around the shape. If not, follow the diagram below to adjust the beam path accordingly (step 1 on the diagram below).
!
Always loosen one of the screws in the pair first, before tightening the 2nd one down.
The next step is to align the colours of Laser Module 1 (LM1).
1. Cover the laser aperture of Laser Module 2 (LM2) with a small metal plate
of some sort this will allow you to work with the beams from Laser Module 1
(LM1) only.
2. Create a full size red circle (static tunnel effect) and check whether the
red circles of all R4, R3, R2 and R1 overlay each other all the way around the
shape. If not, follow the diagram above to adjust the beam path accordingly
(step 1 on the diagram above).
3. Create a full size magenta circle (static tunnel effect) and check whether
the blue circle overlays the red circle all the way around the shape. If not,
follow the diagram above to adjust the beam path accordingly (step 2 on the
diagram above).
4. Create a full size yellow circle (static tunnel effect) and check whether
the green circle overlays the red circle all the way around the shape. If not,
follow the diagram above to adjust the beam path accordingly (step 3 on the
diagram above).
5. Finally create a full size white circle (static tunnel effect). If the
alignment procedure was done successfully you can see all the colours nicely
overlaying each other, resulting in even, bright and sharp circle like the one
on the picture below.
All alignment screws A,B,C and D must
be fastened at the end of each beam
!
alignment procedure. Even if only one of them is loose, there will be not enough internal pressure on the pivoting bolt (E),
which may result into misalignment of
respective colour.
10. Create a full size magenta circle (static tunnel effect) and check
whether the blue circle overlays the red circle all the way around the shape.
If not, follow the diagram above to adjust the beam path accordingly (step 2
on the diagram above).
11. Create a full size yellow circle (static tunnel effect) and check whether
the green circle overlays the red circle all the way around the shape. If not,
follow the diagram above to adjust the beam path accordingly (step 3 on the
diagram above).
12. Finally create a full size white circle (static tunnel effect). If the
alignment procedure was done successfully you can see all the colours nicely
overlaying each other, resulting in even, bright and sharp circle like the one
on the picture below.
Finally we need to align the beams of both Laser Module 1 (LM1) and Laser
Module 2 (LM2) together.
1. Create a full size white circle (static tunnel effect) and check whether
the white beam from LM1 joins the white beam from LM2 at exactly the same
point inside the Polarisation Beam Splitter Cube (PBSC). If not, use dichroic
mount DF2 to adjust the beam path accordingly.
2. Once both beams are joined together in PBSC, check whether the both white
circles overlay each other all the way around the shape.
3. If not, use PBSC mount to adjust the beam path of LM1 accordingly. If the
alignment procedure was done successfully you can see both white circles
nicely overlaying each other, resulting in even, bright and sharp circle like
the one on the picture above.
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6.3 beam alignment [cm-10 fb4]
Although KVANT uses the latest
technology to protect all the critical
components inside this laser system
against Electrostatic Discharge, the
semiconductor laser diodes within
this system are extremely vulnerable
to it. This is due to some of the
!
electronic components being exposed when the top cover is taken off.
If you decide to proceed with the
Beam Alignment process yourself,
it is absolutely essential that all the
common ESD protection rules are
strictly followed. We don’t accept
any responsibility for Electrostatic
Discharge damages to laser diodes
caused by customer.
4. Power up the system as normal.
5. Create Yellow beam effect (point) and check visually whether the Red beam
hits the exact centre of the Green beam on the surface of dichroic filter DF3.
If not, use dichroic mount DF1 to adjust the beam path accordingly (see
diagram below). To adjust the dichroic mount use the two adjustment knobs
each works for one axis.
1. To access the alignment mechanism of Laser Module 1 (LM1), loosen and
remove 8 button hex bolts that hold down the top cover.
2. Carefully remove the cover detach the GND wire that is attached to the
top cover from the inside of the system! To detach the wire gently pull it out
from the connector.
3. Removal of the cover will show the two internal magnetic interlocks. You
must flip over the right side of the magnetic interlock until it touches the
other side. You will be able to read the warning label “Interlock Defeated”.
6. Create Cyan beam effect (point) and check visually whether the Blue beam
hits the exact centre of the Green beam on the surface of dichroic filter DF3.
If not, use dichroic mount DF2 to adjust the beam path accordingly. To adjust
the dichroic mount use the two adjustment knobs each works for one axis.
7. Create Green beam effect (point) and check visually whether the beam hits
exact centre of the bottom scanning mirror. If not, use dichroic mount DF4 to
adjust the beam path accordingly. To adjust the dichroic mount use the two
adjustment knobs each works for one axis.
In the defeated position the label
“INTERLOCK DEFEATED” becomes
i
visible as shown in the image. Placing the magnetic interlock in the defeated position raises the interlock higher than
the edge of the housing which will not
allow the cover to be installed.
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8. Create a full size Yellow circle (static tunnel effect) and check whether
the Red circle overlays the Green circle in all points around the shape. If
not, use dichroic mount DF3 and adjust the beam path accordingly. To adjust
the dichroic mount use the two adjustment knobs each works for one axis.
9. Create a full size Cyan circle (static tunnel effect) and check whether
the Blue circle overlays the Green circle in all points around the shape. If
not, use dichroic mount DF2 and adjust the beam path accordingly. To adjust
the dichroic mount use the two adjustment knobs each works for one axis.
10. Finally create a full size white circle (static tunnel effect). If the
alignment procedure was done successfully you can see all the colours nicely
overlaying each other, resulting in even, bright and sharp circle like the one
on the picture below.
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6.4 beam alignment [cm 24&40 fb4] with motorised dichroid filters
1. Adjusting colours directly from Clubmax interface
A: Power up the system as standard.
B: Create a full-size white circle (static tunnel effect).
2. Adjusting colours from Beyond software
Beyond automatically identifies Motorised Dichroic Filters when the laser
projector is connected (and powered up ) to the PC via Ethernet.
A: Power up the system as standard and create a full-size white circle (static
tunnel effect).
C: Find Beam Alignment option in the menu and enter it by pressing the rotary
knob.
D: Here you can set the STEP SIZE (amount of movement in a single step), and
VERTICAL / HORIZONTAL movement for every colour in your projector (R=RED,
G=GREEN, B=BLUE, Y=YELLOW).
B: Go to : PROJECTOR SETTINGS -> KVANT DICHRO tab. There you will find all the
information and control options for the dichroic filters.
C: To start the beam alignment, press the READ STATUS button.
D: Start with the first dichroic filter (laser module1) and/ or any other as
necessary. Use the arrows associated with each module to move the beam to the
desired position.
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When the alignment procedure is successful,
you will see all the colours nicely overlaying
each other, resulting in an even, bright and
sharp white circle.
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7 technical specifications
All the technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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7.1 technical specifications [cm-3000 fb4]
KVANT Clubmax 3000 FB4 full colour, semiconductor diode laser system
Total Optical Power (guaranteed): 3W
Maximum Output Power: 3.45W
Due to Advanced Optical Correction technology used in our laser systems the optical power output of each laser colour within the system may slightly differ from the specification of respective laser module(s) installed. This does not affect the guaranteed total power output.
Colour
Red Green Blue Total
Wavelenght
637nm 525nm 445nm
Power installed
700mW 1250mW 1500mW 3450mW
NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance for guaranteed power output): 1227m
Beam diameter at laser aperture: 4.5 × 4.5mm Beam divergence (half angle):
<0.5 mrad (full angle)
Red: 0.2/0.2 mrad Green: 0.4/0.2 mrad Blue: 0.4/0.2 mrad Modulation: 0-5V
analog, up to 100kHz Module cooling: TEC
Scanning System: ScannerMAX 506 Compact, 40kpps@8°, max. scanning angle 60° on
both axes Saturn 1, 60kpps@7°, max. scanning angle 60° on both axes (optional)
Control signal: Ethernet, DMX/ArtNet, ILDA, SD card (via inbuilt FB4 control interface) Power requirements: 100-230V/50 – 60Hz / Neutrik powerCon TRUE1 Consumption: 340VA/100-230V Operation temperature: 10-40°C Ingress protection rating: IP20 Dimensions (WxDxH): 339 × 270 × 168mm Weight: 8.8kg Laser safety features: Keyed interlock, emission delay, magnetic interlock, scan-fail safety, fast electromechanical shutter | reaction time <20ms, adjustable aperture masking plate. This laser system fully complies with the latest EN 60825-1:2014, FDA regulations and TUV Laser Safety.
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7.2 technical specifications [cm-6500 fb4]
KVANT Clubmax 6500 FB4 full colour, semiconductor diode laser system
Total Optical Power (guaranteed): 6.5W
Maximum Output Power: 6.8W
Due to Advanced Optical Correction technology used in our laser systems the optical power output of each laser colour within the system may slightly differ from the specification of respective laser module(s) installed. This does not affect the guaranteed total power output.
Colour
Red Green Blue Total
Wavelenght
637nm 525nm 445nm
Power installed
1 360mW 2 500mW 3 000mW 6 860mW
NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance for guaranteed power output): 1509m
Beam diameter at laser aperture: 4.5 × 4.5mm Beam divergence (half angle):
<0.6 mrad (full angle)
Red: 0.4/0.3 mrad Green: 0.4/0.2 mrad Blue: 0.4/0.2 mrad Modulation: 0-5V
analog, up to 100kHz Module cooling: TEC
Scanning System: ScannerMAX 506 Compact, 40kpps@8°, max. scanning angle 60° on
both axes Saturn 1, 60kpps@7°, max. scanning angle 60° on both axes (optional)
Control signal: Ethernet, DMX/ArtNet, ILDA, SD card (via inbuilt FB4 control interface) Power requirements: 100-230V/50 – 60Hz / Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 Consumption: 340VA/100-230V Operation temperature: 10-40°C Ingress protection rating: IP20 Dimensions (WxDxH): 339 × 353 × 168mm Weight: 11.6kg Laser safety features: Keyed interlock, emission delay, magnetic interlock, scan-fail safety, fast electromechanical shutter | reaction time <20ms, adjustable aperture masking plate. This laser system fully complies with the latest EN 60825-1:2014, FDA regulations and TUV Laser Safety.
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7.3 technical specifications [cm-10 fb4]
KVANT Clubmax 10 FB4 full colour, semiconductor diode laser system
Total Optical Power (guaranteed): 9.7W
Maximum Output Power: 10.7W
Due to Advanced Optical Correction technology used in our laser systems the optical power output of each laser colour within the system may slightly differ from the specification of respective laser module(s) installed. This does not affect the guaranteed total power output.
Colour
Red Green Blue Total
Wavelenght
637nm 525nm 445nm
Power installed
2 700mW 3 500mW 4 500mW 10 700mW
NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance for guaranteed power output): 1229m
Beam diameter at laser aperture: 5 × 4.5mm Beam divergence (half angle): <0.9
mrad (full angle)
Red: 0.5 mrad Green: 0.6/0.2 mrad Blue: 0.7/0.2 mrad Modulation: 0-5V analog,
up to 100kHz Module cooling: TEC
Scanning System: ScannerMAX 506 Compact, 40kpps@8°, max. scanning angle 50° on
both axes Saturn 5, 48kpps@7°, max. scanning angle 60° on both axes (optional)
Control signal: Ethernet, DMX/ArtNet, ILDA, SD card (via inbuilt FB4 control interface) Power requirements: 100-230V/50 – 60Hz / Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 Consumption: 340VA/100-230V Operation temperature: 10-40°C Ingress protection rating: IP20 Dimensions (WxDxH): 339 × 353 × 168mm Weight: 13kg Laser safety features: Keyed interlock, emission delay, magnetic interlock, scan-fail safety, fast electromechanical shutter | reaction time <20ms, adjustable aperture masking plate. This laser system fully complies with the latest EN 60825-1:2014, FDA regulations and TUV Laser Safety.
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7.4 technical specifications [cm-24 fb4]
KVANT Clubmax 24 FB4 full colour, semiconductor diode laser system
Total Optical Power (guaranteed): 22W
Maximum Output Power: 24W
Due to Advanced Optical Correction technology used in our laser systems the optical power output of each laser colour within the system may slightly differ from the specification of respective laser module(s) installed. This does not affect the guaranteed total power output.
Colour
Red Green Blue Total
Wavelenght
638nm 525nm 455nm
Power installed
6 000mW 8 000mW 10 000mW 24 000mW
NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance for guaranteed power output): 1585m
Beam diameter at laser aperture: 5 × 7mm Beam divergence (half angle):
<1.1mrad
Red: 0.5 mrad Green: 0.6/0.2 mrad Blue: 0.7/0.2 mrad Modulation: 0-5V analog,
up to 100kHz Module cooling: TEC
Scanning System: 30kpps@7°, max. scanning angle 50° on both axes Juno |
30kpps@°, max. scanning angle 50° on both axes (optional)
Control signal: Ethernet, DMX/ArtNet, ILDA, SD card (via inbuilt FB4 control interface) Power requirements: 100-230V/50-60Hz / Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 Consumption: 1200VA/100-230V AC Operation temperature: 10-40°C Ingress protection rating: IP20 Dimensions (WxDxH): 339 × 168 × 413 mm Weight: 19,5kg Laser safety features: Keyed interlock, emission delay, magnetic interlock, scan-fail safety, fast electromechanical shutter | reaction time <20ms, adjustable aperture masking plate. Emergency STOP system with keyed remote and manual RESTART button. This laser system fully complies with the latest EN 60825-1:2014, FDA regulations and TUV Laser Safety.
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7.5 technical specifications [cm-40 fb4]
KVANT Clubmax 40 FB4 full colour, semiconductor diode laser system
Total Optical Power (guaranteed): 36.7W
Maximum Output Power: 40W
Due to Advanced Optical Correction technology used in our laser systems the optical power output of each laser colour within the system may slightly differ from the specification of respective laser module(s) installed. This does not affect the guaranteed total power output.
Colour
Red Green Blue Total
Wavelenght
638nm 525nm 455nm
Power installed
8 500mW 11 500mW 20 000mW 40 000mW
NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance for guaranteed power output): 2045m
Beam diameter at laser aperture: 7 × 7mm Beam divergence (half angle):
<1.1mrad
Red: 0.5 mrad Green: 0.6/0.2 mrad Blue: 0.7/0.2 mrad Modulation: 0-5V analog,
up to 100kHz Module cooling: TEC
Scanning System: 30kpps@7°, max. scanning angle 50° on both axes Juno |
30kpps@°, max. scanning angle 50° on both axes (optional)
Control signal: Ethernet, DMX/ArtNet, ILDA, SD card (via inbuilt FB4 control interface) Power requirements: 100-230V/50-60Hz / Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 Consumption: 1200VA/100-230V AC Operation temperature: 10-40°C Ingress protection rating: IP20 Dimensions (WxDxH): 339 × 168 × 413 mm Weight: 20 kg Laser safety features: Keyed interlock, emission delay, magnetic interlock, scan-fail safety, fast electromechanical shutter | reaction time <20ms, adjustable aperture masking plate. Emergency STOP system with keyed remote and manual RESTART button. This laser system fully complies with the latest EN 60825-1:2014, FDA regulations and TUV Laser Safety.
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