C61310 Alpha Beam

Product Information

• Product Name: ALPHA BEAM 1500
• Model Number: C61310
• Manufacturer: Clay Paky
• Product Type: Projector
• Lamp: 1500W

Product Usage Instructions

1. Safety Information

It is important to carefully read and keep the safety
information provided with the product. The safety information can
be found in the user manual or in digital format at http://www.claypaky.it/en/download.

2. Unpacking and Preparation

Before installation, unpack the product and ensure the following
items are included:

• Lamp 1500W (fitted into projector)
• Packing contents (refer to Fig. 1 in the user manual)

3. Installation and Start-up

The projector can be installed on the floor resting on special
rubber feet, on a truss, or on the ceiling or wall. Ensure to fit
the safety cable when positioning the projector anywhere except on
the floor. Refer to Fig. 4 for installation instructions.

4. Control Panel

The control panel of the ALPHA BEAM 1500 includes the
following:

• Mains connection
• DMX 512 5 PIN and DMX 512 3 PIN connections
• Fixture ID
• DMX Address
• Warning Message

To connect the projector to the mains supply, refer to Fig. 6 in
the user manual.

5. Menu Setting

To navigate the menu and make settings, use the buttons on the
control panel. The UP and DOWN keys are used to select menu items,
the LEFT and RIGHT keys are used to navigate between levels, and
the F key is used to confirm values or activate functions. Follow
the instructions in the user manual for detailed menu settings.

6. Maintenance

Refer to the maintenance section of the user manual for
information on maintaining the ALPHA BEAM 1500.

7. Technical Information

For technical specifications and details about the product,
refer to the technical information section of the user manual.

8. Cause and Solution of Problems

If any problems occur while using the product, refer to the
cause and solution of problems section in the user manual for
troubleshooting guidance.

9. Channel Functions

The user manual provides detailed information about channel
functions related to the ALPHA BEAM 1500. Refer to page 24 for more
information.

ENGLISH

ALPHA BEAM 1500 C61310
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Page Contents

INDEX

2 Safety Information

3 Unpacking and preparation

4 Installation and start-up

5 Control panel

7 Menu setting

14 Maintenance

23 Technical information

23 Cause and solution of problems

24 Channel functions

Congratulations on choosing a Clay Paky product! We thank you for your custom. Please note that this product, as all the others in the rich Clay Paky range, has been designed and made with total quality to ensure excellent performance and best meet your expectations and requirements. Carefully read this instruction manual in its entirety and keep it safe for future reference. It is essential to know the information and comply with the instructions given in this manual to ensure the fitting is installed, used and serviced correctly and safely. CLAY PAKY S.p.A. disclaims all liability for damage to the fitting or to other property or persons deriving from installation, use and maintenance that have not been carried out in conformity with this instruction manual, which must always accompany the fitting. CLAY PAKY S.p.A. reserves the right to modify the characteristics stated in this instruction manual at any time and without prior notice.
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SAFETY INFORMATION

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SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Clay Paky recommends you carefully read and keep the safety information on this product, also

available in digital format at the following link: http://www.claypaky.it/en

Ref: [FIS00Q ­ Safety Information Alpha 1500]

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INFORMAZIONI DI SICUREZZA IMPORTANTE: Clay Paky raccomanda di leggere accuratamente e conservare le informazioni di sicurezza relative

a questo prodotto, sempre reperibili in versione digitale al seguente link: http://www.claypaky.it/en/download

Rif: [FIS00Q ­ Safety Information Alpha 1500]

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INFORMATIONEN ZUR SICHERHEIT WICHTIG: Clay Paky empfiehlt, die Sicherheitsinformationen bezüglich dieses Produkts genau zu lesen und

aufzubewahren. Sie sind in Digitalversion immer unter folgendem Link auffindbar: http://www.claypaky.it/en/download

Ref: [FIS00Q ­ Safety Information Alpha 1500]

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INFORMACIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE: Clay Paky recomienda leer detenidamente y conservar la información de seguridad relativa a este

producto. Además, está disponible una versión digital de la misma en el siguiente enlace: http://www.claypaky.it/en/download

Ref: [FIS00Q ­ Safety Information Alpha 1500]

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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANT: Clay Paky recommande de lire attentivement et de conserver les informations de sécurité relatives

à ce produit, disponibles en version digitale au lien suivant: http://www.claypaky.it/en/download

Réf. : [FIS00Q ­ Safety Information Alpha 1500]

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UNPACKING AND PREPARATION 1

2 x 183102/805

Lamp 1500W (fitted into projector)

45°

45°

Packing contents – Fig. 1
2
LOCKED

3
UNLOCKED

45°

45°

45°

45°

LOCKED
UNLOCKED 90°

90°

90°

90°

PAN Mechanism Lock and Release (every 90°) – Fig. 2 TILT Mechanism Lock and Release (every 45°) – Fig. 3
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INSTALLATION AND START-UP 4

Installing the projector – Fig. 4 The projector can be installed on the floor resting on special rubber feet, on a truss or on the ceiling or wall. WARNING: with the exception of when the projector is positioned on the floor, the safety cable must be fitted. (Cod. 105041/003 available on request).
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Connecting and disconnecting power cable – Fig. 5
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CONTROL PANEL

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{ Mains L

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Connecting to the mains supply – Fig. 6

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DMX 512 5 PIN

DMX 512 5 PIN
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DMX 512 3 PIN

SCREEN SIGNAL SIGNAL

SIGNAL SIGNAL

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SCREEN

Connecting to the control signal line (DMX) – Fig. 7 Use a cable conforming to specifications EIA RS-485: 2-pole twisted, shielded, 120Ohm characteristic impedance, 22-24 AWG, low capacity. Do not use microphone cable or other cable with characteristics differing from those specified. The end connections must be made using XLR type 3 or 5-pin male/female connectors. A terminating plug must be inserted into the last projector with a resistance of 120Ohm (minimum 1/4 W) between terminals 2 and 3. IMPORTANT: The wires must not make contact with each other or with the metal casing of the connectors. The casing itself must be connected to the shield braid and to pin 1 of the connectors.
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Fixture ID

Dmx Address

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MAINS

Warning Message

Switching on the projector – Fig. 8 Press the switch. The projector starts resetting the effects. At the same time, the following information scrolls on the display:

Model Alpha BEAM 1500

Firmware Version X.X.X Date – Hour

xxx (Fixture ID) Dmx Address xxx

System errors E: ……………………. W: …………………….

On conclusion of resetting in case of the absence of dmx signal, Pan and Tilt move to the “Home” position (Pan 128 bit – Tilt 128 bit). The control panel (Fig. 8) has a display and buttons for the complete programming and management of the projector menu. The display can be in one of two conditions: rest status and setting status. When it is in the rest status, the display shows the projector’s DMX address and the Fixture ID address (if set). During menu setting status, after a wait time (about 30 seconds) without any key having been pressed, the display automatically returns to rest status.
F It should be noted than when this condition occurs, any possible value that has been modified but not yet confirmed with the key will be cancelled.

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Reversal of the display – Fig. 9
B C To activate this function, press UP and DOWN keys simultaneously while the display is in the rest mode. This status will be memorised and
maintained even for the next time it will be switched on. To return to the initial state, repeat the operation all over again. Setting the projector starting address On each projector, the starting address must be set for the control signal (addresses from 1 to 512). The address can also be set with the projector switched off. Setting the projector Fixture ID On each projector, the Fixture ID address must be set for an easy identification of the fixtures in an installation (ID from 1 to 255). The Fixture ID address can be set with the projector switched off.
Functions of the buttons – Using the menu
F Confirms the displayed value, or activates the displayed function, or enters the successive menu.
C Decreases the value displayed (with auto-repetitions) or passes to the next item in the menu.
DOWN
B Increases the value displayed (with auto-repetitions) or passes to the previous item in a menu. UP
D Return to the top level LEFT
E Commute from units, tens, hundreds, in the “Address”, “Fixture ID” and “Calibration” menù.
RIGHT
USING THE MENU:
F 1) Press once ­ “Main Menu” appears on the display. B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the menu to be used:
· Setup (Setup Menu): To set the setting options. · Option (Option Menu): To set the operating options · Informations (Informations Menu): To read the counters, software version and other information. · Manual Control (Manual control Menu): To trigger the test and manual control functions. · Test (Test Menu): To check the proper functionning of effects · Advanced (Advanced Menu): Access to the “Advanced menu” is recommended for a trained technical personnel.
F 3) Press to display the first item in the selected menu. B C 4) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the MENU items.
Setting addresses and options with the projector disconnected The projector’s DMX address, as well as other possible operating options, can also be set when the appliance is disconnected from the electricity supply.
F All that is needed is to press to momentarily activate the display and thus access the settings. Once the required operations have been carried out,
the display will switch off again after a wait time of 30 seconds.

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Set Up
Option

Dmx Address
Channel Mode
Fixture ID
Ethernet Interface

Information
Manual Control
Test

Advanced

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Manual Control

Lamp Reset Channel

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MENU SETTING

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Option

Lamp Dmx Pan / Tilt
Color Shutter Display Setting

Invert Pan
Invert Tilt
Swap Pan-Tilt
Encoder Pan-Tilt
P/T Homing mode
Pan Home Def Pos
Tilt Home Def Pos
Color Mixing
Fixed Wheel Shortcut
Shutter On Error
Dimmer On Shutter
Default Preset
User Preset 1
User Preset 2
User Preset 3

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Information

System Errors
Fixture Hours
Lamp Hours
Lamp Strikes
System Version
Board Diagnost.
Dmx Monitor
Fans Monitor
Sensor status
Network params

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Test

Pan / Tilt Colour Beam Gobo
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Advanced

Access code 1234

Upload Firmware
Setup Model
Calibration
Menu Locking
Continue

NOTE: On grey the default options

Set Up

Dmx Address

Address xxx

Channel Mode

Standard Vector

Fixture Id

Value xxx

Ethernet Interface
Control Protocol

Repeat on DMX

Universe

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Custom IP address
Custom IP mask

SET UP MENU
DMX ADDRESS NOTE: without the DMX signal the Address (XXX) flashing Allows you to select the DMX ADDRESS
F 1) Press – the current DMX Adress appear on the display. B C E 2) Use the UP , DOWN , RIGHT keys to plan the DMX
Address.
F D 3) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to keep current settings.
CHANNEL MODE Allows you to select a channel arrangement from the two available.
F 1) Press – the current settings appear on the display (Standard or Vector).
B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select one of the following settings: – Standard – Vector
F D 3) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to keep current settings.
FIXTURE ID Allows you to select the FIXTURE ID
F 1) Press – the current Fixture ID appear on the diplay. B C E 2) Use the UP , DOWN , RIGHT keys to plan the Fixture ID. F D 3) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to keep current settings.
ETHERNET INTERFACE It lets you set the Ethernet settings to be attributed to the projector.
F 1) Premere . B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the “Ethernet Interface”
options to set:
Control Protocol It lets you select the “Control Protocol” Art-net to assign according to the control unit used:
F 1) Press the current setting appears on the display. B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select one of the following settings:
– Disabled – Art-net on IP 2 – Art-net on IP 10 – Art-net Custom IP
F D 3) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to keep the current setting.
If the Control Protocol option is set on Disabled, when an IP address (IP2, IP10 or IP Custom) is selected, the projector immediately initializes the IP address that was just selected. If the Control Protocol option is enabled (IP2, IP10 or IP Custom) and a new one is selected that is different from the previous one, the projector must be restarted so that it will be correctly initialized.
Repeat on DMX It lets you enable the transmission of the Ethernet protocol by DMX signal to all the connected projectors.
F 1) Press the current setting appears on the display. B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select one of the following settings:
– Disabled: DMX transmission disabled. – Enabled on primary: DMX transmission enabled.
F D 3) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to keep the current setting.
Universe It lets you assign the “Universe” number to be assigned to a series of projectors.
F 1) Press ­ the current Universe address appears on the display. B C E 2) Use the UP , DOWN , RIGHT keys to set the Universe address. F D 3) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to keep the current setting.
Custom IP address Allows you to set the IP address manually by the user default.
Custom IP mask Allows you to set manually the Subnet Mask by the user default.
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On

Option

Lamp Dmx

Off

Pan / Tilt

Invert Pan

On Off

Invert

On

Tilt

Off

Swap

On

Pan-Tilt

Off

Encoder

On

Pan-Tilt

Off

P/T Homing Mode

Standard Sequenced

Pan Home Def Pos

Tilt Home Def Pos
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OPTIONS MENU
LAMP DMX Used for enabling lamp remote control channel.
F 1) Press – the current settings appear on the display (On or Off). B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to enable (On) or disable (Off)
the lamp remote control channel.
F D 3) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to keep current settings.
PAN / TILT Invert pan Used for reversing Pan movement.
F 1) Press – the current settings appear on the display (On or Off). B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to enable (On) or disable (Off)
PAN inversion.
F D 3) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to keep current settings.
Invert tilt Used for reversing tilt movement.
F 1) Press – the current settings appear on the display (On or Off). B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to enable (On) or disable (Off)
Tilt inversion.
F D 3) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to keep current settings.
Swap Pan-Tilt Used for swapping Pan and Tilt channels (as well as Pan fine and Tilt fine).
F 1) Press – the current settings appear on the display (On or Off). B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to enable (On) or disable (Off)
Pan and Tilt channel swap.
F D 3) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to keep current settings.
Encoder Pan-Tilt Used for enabling the Pan / Tilt encoders.
F 1) Press – the current settings appear on the display (On or Off). B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to enable (On) or disable (Off)
Pan / Tilt encoders.
F D 3) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to keep current settings.
You can quickly disable the Pan and Tilt Encoder by simultaneously
B C pressing the UP and DOWN keys in the ”Main Menu”.
P/T Homing Mode Lets you set the initial projector Reset mode.
F 1) Press , the current setting appears on the display. B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select one of the following
settings: Standard: Pan & Tilt are simultaneously reset. Sequenced: Tilt is reset first followed by Pan.
F D 3) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to keep the current setting.
Pan Home Def Pos Lets you assign the Pan channel “home” position at the end of Reset, without a DMX input signal.
F 1) Press , the current setting appears on the display. B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select one of the following settings:
0 degree 90 degrees 180 degrees 270 degrees (default)
F D 3) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to keep the current setting.
Tilt Home Def Pos Lets you assign the Tilt channel “home” position at the end of Reset, without a DMX input signal.
F 1) Press , the current setting appears on the display. B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select one of the following settings:
0% 12.5% 25%
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Color

Color Mixing

Rgb Cmy

Fixwheel

On

Shortcut

Off

Shutter

Shutter On Error

On Off

Dimmer On

On

Shutter

Off

On Display
Off

Setting ALPHA BEAM 1500

Default Preset
User Preset 1
User Preset 2
User Preset 3

Reset To Dafault Go Back
Load Preset 1
Save To Preset 1
Load Preset 2
Save To Preset 2
Load Preset 3
Save To Preset 3

50% (default) 75% 87.5% 100%
F D 3) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to keep the current setting.
COLOR Color mixing Used for reversing the CMY color mixing system.
F 1) Press – the current settings appear on the display (On or Off). B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys select one of the following settings:
RGB color mixing mode CMY color mixing mode
F D 3) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to keep current settings.
Fixed wheel short-cut Used for optimizing color change time so that the disc turns in the direction that requires shorter movement.
F 1) Press ­ the current settings appear on the display (On or Off). B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to enable (On) or disable (Off)
color change optimization. 3) Press
SHUTTER Shutter on error Used for automatically closing the stop/strobe in the event of Pan/Tilt position error.
F 1) Press – the current settings appear on the display (On or Off). B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to enable (On) or disable (Off)
automatic stop/strobe closing in the event of Pan/Tilt position error.
F D 3) Press to confirm the selection, or LEFT to keep current settings.
Dimmer on Shutter Enables automatic closing of the dimmer when the strobe is completely closed.
F 1) Press ­ the current settings appear on the display (On or Off). B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to enable (On) or disable (Off)
the automatic closing of the dimmer.
F D 3) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to keep current settings.
DISPLAY Used for automatically reduce brightness on the display after about 30 seconds in idle.
F 1) Press – the current settings appear on the display (On or Off). B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to enable (On) or disable (Off) the
decreasing of display brightness.
F D 3) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to keep current settings.
SETTING Used to save 3 different settings of the items in the options menu and relative submenus.
F 1) Press – “Default preset” appears on the display. B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select one of the following
configurations: – Default preset () – User preset 1 – User preset 2 – User Preset 3
F 3) Press – “Load preset X” appears on the display. B C 4) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select:
– Load preset X to recall a previously stored configuration. – Save to preset X to store the current configuration. a confirmation message (Are you sure?) appears on the display. 5) Select YES to confirm the selection or NO to keep the current setting and return to the next higher level. () DEFAULT PRESET
E D By pressing the RIGHT key and the LEFT key simultaneously
once entered in the “main menu” it is possible to quickly (short cut) reset the default settings (DEFAULT PRESET).
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Information

System Errors

Fixture Hours

Total XXX Partial XXX
Reset…

Lamp Hours

Total XXX Partial XXX
Reset…

Lamp Strikes

Total XXX Partial XXX
Reset…

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Used for restoring default values on all options menu items and relevant

submenus.

F 1) Press , a confirmation message (Are you sure?) appears on the display.
2) Select YES to confirm the selction or NO to keep current setting.

OPTION

DEFAULT

Lamp DMX

On

Invert Pan

Off

Invert Tilt

Off

Swap Pan-Tilt

Off

Encoder Pan-Tilt

On

Colour mixing

CMY

Fixed Wheel Shortcut

On

Shutter on error

Off

Dimmer on Shutter

Off

Display

On

INFORMATION MENU
SYSTEM ERRORS Shows a list of warnings and messages relevant to errors occurred since the fixtures switching-on.
F 1) Pressing you are allowed to reset the SYSTEM ERRORS list. A confirmation message (Are you sure you want to clear error list ?) appears on the display. 2) Select YES to reset the list or NO to go back.

FIXTURE HOURS

Used for displaying projector operating hours (total and partial).
F 1) Press – Hours total and partial appears on the display. Total counter

Counts the number of projector working life hours (from manufacture to

date). Partial counter

Counts the number of partial projector working life hours since the last

reset to date.

F 2) Press

to reset partial projector working hours a confirmation

message (Are you sure?) appears on the display.

3. Select YES to reset partial projectors counter or NO to keep the current

setting and return to the top menu level.

LAMP HOURS Used for displaying the lamp working hours (total and partial).
F 1) Press – Hours total and partial appears on the display. Total counter Counts the number of projector working hours with the lamp on (from manufacture to date). Partial counter Counts the number of lamp working hours since the last reset to date.
F 2) Press to reset partial lamp working hours, a confirmation message (Are you sure ?) appears on the display. 3) Select YES to reset partial counter or NO to keep the current setting and
return to the top menu level

LAMP STRIKES Used for displaying the number of times the lamp was turned on (total and partial).
F 1) Press – the number of times the lamp was turned on (total and partial) appears on the display. Total counter Counts the number of times the lamp was turned on (from manufacture to date). Partial counter Counts the number of times the lamp was turned on since the last reset to date.
F 2) Press to reset partial lamp strikes hours, a confirmation message (Are you sure ?) appears on the display. 3) Select YES to reset partial counter or NO to keep the current setting
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System Version

Board CPU brd com.dev 0: PT-3f 1: 8-Ch 2: 8-Ch

Revis. x.x.x x.x x.x x.x x.x

Hw.rv. x.x
x.x x.x x.x

Board Diagnost.

Board 0:PT-3f 1:8-Ch 2:8-Ch

Status Good Good Good

Err% 0.00 0.00 0.00

Dmx Monitor

Fans Monitor

Fan Pwr.Sup Ball.In. Ball.Out Eff.In Eff.Out Iris Lamp

Speed (RPM) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Sensor Status

Network params

Manual Control

Lamp

On Off

No Reset
Yes

Channel

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SYSTEM VERSION Used for displaying the software and hardware version of each board installed in the projector. CPU brd (CPU board) 0: PT-3f (Pan / Tilt board) 1: 8-Ch (8 channel board) 2: 8-Ch (8 channel board)
BOARD DIAGNOSTIC Used for displaying the status error of each board installed in the projector: 0: PT-3f (Pan / Tilt board) 1: 8-Ch (8 channel board) 2: 8-Ch (8 channel board)
DMX MONITOR Used for displaying the projector DMX channel level in bit (Val) and in percentage (Perc).
FANS MONITOR Used for displaying the speed of each fan installed in the projector: Pwr.Sup (Power supply Fan) Ball. IN (Ballast IN Fan) Ball. Out (Ballast OUT Fan) Eff.IN (Effects IN Fan) Eff.OUT (Effects OUT Fan) Iris (Iris Fan) Lamp (Lamp Fan)
SENSOR STATUS It lets you check the correct operations of each “sensor” installed in the projector, each channel is associated with one of the following three parameters: · n.a.= sensor not available · ON= sensor working · OFF= sensor defective
NETWORK PARAMS Allows the “Network” parameters of the projector to be displayed or:
IP address: Internet Protocol address (two projectors must not have the same IP address) IP mask: 255.0.0.0 Mac address: Media Access Control: the projector’s Ethernet Address
MANUAL CONTROL
LAMP Used for turning lamp on and off from the projector control panel.
F 1) Press – the current settings appear on the display (On or Off). B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to turn the lamp on (On) or off (Off) F D 3) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to keep current settings
and return to the top level.
RESET Used for resetting the projector.
F 1) Press to reset the projectors, a confirmation message (Are you sure ?) appears on the display. 2) Select YES to starting reset the fixture or NO to keep the current setting
and return to the top menu level.
CHANNEL Used for setting channel levels from the projector control panel.
F 1) Press – the first channel appears on the display. B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the required channel: F B C 3) Press and use the UP and DOWN keys to select the
required DMX level (value between 0 and 255).
D 4) Press LEFT to return to the top menu level.
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Pan-Tilt Colour

Beam

Gobo

All

TEST MENU
AUTOTEST Allows you to check the proper functioning of effects.
F 1) Press . B C 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the required test. F D 3) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to return to the top
menu level.
Test sequence: Pan – Tilt effects (Pan & Tilt) Colour effects (CMY, colour wheel) Beam effects (Stopper-Strobe / Dimmer / Iris / Prism / Frost) Gobo effects (Fixed gobo / Rotating gobo) All effects

Advanced

Code 1234

Upload Firmware

Transfer the firmware on all the connected fixtures ? Are you sure ? Yes/No

Setup Model

Changing to a wrong model may damage the fixture. Are you sure ? Yes/No

Calibration

Menu Locking

ADVANCED MENU
To enable the “Advanced Menu” set up the “Access code” (1234) using the
B C E UP , DOWN , RIGHT keys. F Press – “Menu advanced” appears on the display
UP LOAD FIRMWARE Allows you to transfer the firmware from 1 fixture to all the connected fixtures.
F 1) Press , a confirmation message appears on the display.
2) Select YES to start the firmware loading or NO to keep the current setting and return to the top menu level
SETUP MODEL Allows you to change the default model of projector.
F 1) Press a confirmation message appears on the display.
2) Select YES to define the model of projector or NO to keep the current setting and return to the top menu level.
CALIBRATION Allows you to adjust effects from the control panel to obtain perfect uniformity between the projectors.
F 1) Press – “channels” appears on the display. B C 2) Using the UP and DOWN keys, select the effect you wish to
regulate.
F E B C 3) Press and use the RIGHT , UP and DOWN buttons to make the adjustment by setting a value between 0 and 255.
F D 4) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to keep current settings and return to the top level.
MENU LOCKING It allows you to assign a password to lock the access to the user menu, so that only users know the password can change settings. The password is 4-digit number.

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MAINTENANCE

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3

2

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1 1/4 Turn

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1 1/4 Turn

Locking and releasing Pan and Tilt movements – Refer to the instructions in the UNPACKING AND PREPARATION section. Opening the head covers – Fig. 11.
Closing the head covers – Fig. 12.

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Lamp change – Fig 14 Take the new lamp out of its package and insert in the fitting. WARNING: do not touch the lamp’s envelope with bare hands. Should this happen, clean the bulb with a cloth soaked in alcohol and dry it with a clean, dry cloth.
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Opening and closing lamp compartment – Fig. 13
16 Lower Side

Lamp regulation – Fig. 15 To centre the lamp, turn the three adjusting screws as shown in the figure. CAUTION: Fast lamp ON-OFF cycles (for example 10 minutes ON / 10 minutes OFF) will reduce the lamp life.
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Fan support plate opening and closing (Lower side) – Fig. 16
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Upper Side

1 2

Fan support plate opening and closing (Upper side) – Fig. 17
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Lower Side

2 1

085606/001 085802/001

085603/001 085909/001

085801/001

085910/001

Replacing fixed gobos (ø 31.5 mm – max 25 mm image – thickness max 1 mm) – Fig. 18 WARNING: Before using personalised gobos contact Clay Paky.

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084702/001 085601/001

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Lower Side

1

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Bearing group replacement – Fig. 19
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GOBO ROTATION

084620/001

084621/001

INDEX GOBO BERAING

084619/001

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084618/001 GOBO INDEX

Replacing rotating gobos (ø 37.5 mm – max 25 mm image ­ thickness 1 mm) – Fig. 20 IMPORTANT: Use only glass gobos on the rotating gobos wheels. WARNING: Before using personalised gobos contact Clay Paky.

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COATED GLASS GOBOS TYPE 1
Grey/Black side away from lamp

COATED GLASS GOBOS TYPE 2 Coated side towards lamp

084622/001 084623/001
Coated side

Reflective side towards lamp
Gobo orientation – Fig. 21 The pictures shown the correct gobos orientation.
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Uncoated side

To determine which side of a godo is coated, hold an odject up to it. On the uncoated side, there is a space between the object and its reflection.

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Upper Side

WARNING: no alcohol

Lower Side

Periodical cleaning – Fig. 22 To ensure optimal operation and performance for a long time it is essential to periodically clean the parts subject to dust and grease deposits. The frequency with which the following operations are to be carried out depends on various factors, such as the amount of the effects and the quality of the working environment (air humidity, presence of dust, salinity, etc.). Use a soft cloth dampened with any detergent liquid for cleaning glass to remove the dirt from the reflectors, from the lenses and filters. It is recommended that the projector undergoes an annual service by a qualified technician for special maintenance involving at least the following operations: · General cleaning of internal parts. · Restoring lubrication of all parts subject to friction, using lubricants specifically supplied by Clay Paky. · General visual check of the internal components, cabling, mechanical parts, etc. · Electrical, photometric and functional checks; eventual repairs.
Cleaning the Fresnel lens Only use neutral soap and water to clean the Fresnel lens, then dry it carefully with a soft, non-abrasive cloth. (WARNING: the use of alcohol or any other detergent could damage the lens).

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Lower Side
2

3
4

1

5 6

Extraction of the effect modules: Preliminary operations – Fig. 23

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Upper Side

3
Upper Side
1

2
Upper Side
4

Upper Side
6

5
Extraction of the effect modules – Fig. 24 IMPORTANT: Grasp the modules using the support structure and not the details which could get damaged. Insertion of the effect modules: Repeat the operations indicated in Fig. 24 and 25 in reverse order

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Lower Side
7

Upper Side

8 9

10
12 13
Upper Side
15

11 14

Extraction of the effect modules – Fig 25 IMPORTANT: Grasp the modules using the support structure and not the details which could get damaged. Insertion of the effect modules: Repeat the operations indicated in Fig. 24 and 25 in reverse order

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2 1

3
6
5
4
Battery removal – Fig. 26 This product contains a rechargeable lithium iron tetraphosphate battery. To preserve the environment, please dispose the battery at the end of its life according to the regulation in force.
LiFePO4

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630 (24.80″)
661 (26.02″)

281 (11.06″)

846 (33.31″)

500 (19.69″)

488 (19.21″)

480 (18.90″)

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Power supplies available 200-240V 50/60Hz
Input power 2000VA a 230V 50Hz.
Lamp Discharge lamp. Type HTI 1500W/60/P50 Lok-it (Osram) (L10102) – Cap PGJ50 – Colour temperature 6000 K – Luminous flux 135000 lm – Average life 750 h – Any working position
Motors 20 stepper motors, operating with microsteps, totally microprocessor controlled.
Optical unit Elliptic reflector with high luminous efficiency
Channels Max 28 control channels.
Inputs · DMX 512 · Ethernet
Moving head · Movement by means of two stepper motors, con-
trolled by microprocessor. · Automatic repositioning of PAN and TILT after
accidental movement not controlled by control unit. · Travel: – PAN = 540° – TILT = 252° · Maximum speeds: – PAN = 4.0 sec (360°) – TILT = 3.2 sec (252°) · Resolution: – PAN = 2.11° – PAN FINE = 0.008° – TILT = 0.98° – TILT FINE = 0.004°

IP20 protection rating · Protected against the entry of solid bodies larger
than 12mm (0.47″). · No protection against the entry of liquids.
Safety Devices · Bipolar circuit breaker with thermal protection. · Automatic break in power supply in case of
overheating or failed operation of cooling system.
Cooling Forced ventilation with axial fans.
Body · Aluminium structure with die-cast plastic cover. · Two side handles for transportation. · Device locking PAN and TILT mechanisms for
transportation and maintenance.
Working position Working in any position.
Weights Weight: about 40 kg (88 Ibs).

CAUSE AND SOLUTION OF PROBLEMS

THE PROJECTOR WILL NOT SWITCH ON ELECTRONICS NON-OPERATIONAL DEFECTIVE PROJECTION REDUCED LUMINOSITY
POSSIBLE CAUSES
No mains supply. Lamp exhausted or defective. Signal transmission cable faulty or disconnected. Incorrect addressing. Fault in the electronic circuits. Lenses or reflector broken Dust or grease deposited.

PROBLEMS
CHECKS AND REMEDIES
Check the power supply voltage. Replace the lamp. (See instructions). Replace the cables. Check addresses (see instructions). Call an authorised technician. Call an authorised technician. Clean (see instructions).

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CHANNEL FUNCTION
NB: To prevent accidental breakage of the effects, which could collide with each other during transport, before switching the projector OFF check that all the projector Channels have been excluded (DMX level = 0 bit).

CHANNEL

STANDARD

1

CYAN

2

MAGENTA

3

YELLOW

4

COLOUR WHEEL

5

STOP / STROBE

6

DIMMER

7

DIMMER FINE

8

IRIS

9

STATIC GOBO CHANGE

10

ROTATING GOBO CHANGE

11

GOBO ROTATION

12

ROTATING PRISM CHANGE

13

PRISM ROTATION

14

LIGHT FOST

15

MEDIUM FROST

16

HEAVY FROST

17

FOCUS

18

PAN

19

PAN FINE

20

TILT

21

TILT FINE

22

FUNCTION

23

RESET

24

LAMP CONTROL (with Option “Lamp Dmx” ON)

25

26

27

28

CHANNEL MODE

VECTOR

CYAN

MAGENTA

YELLOW

COLOUR WHEEL

STOP / STROBE

DIMMER

DIMMER FINE

IRIS

STATIC GOBO CHANGE

ROTATING GOBO CHANGE

GOBO ROTATION

ROTATING PRISM CHANGE

PRISM ROTATION

LIGHT FROST

MEDIUM FROST

HEAVY FROST

FOCUS

PAN

PAN FINE

TILT

TILT FINE

FUNCTION

RESET

LAMP CONTROL (with Option “Lamp Dmx” ON)

PAN – TILT TIME

COLOUR TIME

BEAM TIME

GOBO TIME

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NOTE: On conclusion of resetting in case of absence of DMX signal, Pan & Tilt move to the “Home” position (Pan 50% – Tilt 50%) all the others channels stay at 0%.

· COLOUR MIXING – channel 1 – 2 – 3 Operation with option color mixing: RGB
CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3

BIT

EFFECT

255 COLOUR EXCLUDED

· DIMMER – channel 6

BIT

EFFECT

255

CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW

0

COLOUR INSERTED

IMPORTANT: The lamp dim to half power 1 second after all the 3 channels stay at 0% level. The lamp goes back to full power when the channels level is put higher than 0%.

Operation with option color mixing: CMY

CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3

BIT

EFFECT

255 COLOUR INSERTED

0
The lamp is linearly dimmed from full power to half power electronicaly and mechanically from half power to off.

· DIMMER FINE – channel 7

BIT

EFFECT

255

MACRO MACRO

CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW

0

COLOUR EXCLUDED

IMPORTANT: The lamp dim to half power 1 second after all the 3 channels stay at 100% level. The lamp goes back to full power when the channels level is put lower than 100%.

· COLOUR WHEEL – channel 4

BIT

EFFECT

255 FAST ROTATION (160 rpm)

· IRIS – channel 8

· STOP / STROBE – channel 5

128 119-127 110-118 101-109 92-100
83-91 74-82 64-73 55-63 46-54 37-45 28-36 19-27 10-18
0-9

SLOW ROTATION (0,2 rpm) BLUE + WHITE BLUE ORANGE + BLUE ORANGE AQUAMARINE + ORANGE AQUAMARINE GREEN + AQUAMARINE GREEN CTO 3200 + GREEN CTO 3200 RED + CTO 3200 RED WHITE + RED WHITE

BIT
252 – 255 239 – 251 226 – 238 213 – 225 208 – 212
207

EFFECT
OPEN RANDOM FAST STROBE RANDOM MEDIUM STROBE RANDOM SLOW STROBE OPEN FAST PULSATION

108 SLOW PULSATION 104 – 107 OPEN
103 FAST STROBE (12 flash/sec)

4

SLOW STROBE (1 flash/sec)

0 – 3 CLOSED

IMPORTANT: The lamp dim to half power 1 second after the channel stay at 0% level. The lamp goes back to full power when the channel level is put higher than 0%.

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BIT

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252 – 255 MAXIMUM APERTURE 251 FAST PULSATION, FAST CLOSING

212 SLOW PULSATION, FAST CLOSING 211 FAST PULSATION, FAST OPENING

172 SLOW PULSATION, FAST OPENING 171 FAST PULSATION

132 SLOW PULSATION 128 – 131 MAXIMUM APERTURE

0

MINIMUM APERTURE

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· STATIC GOBO CHANGE – channel 9

MACRO

BIT

EFFECT

255 GOBO 8 SHAKE, FAST SPEED

244 GOBO 8 SHAKE, SLOW SPEED 243 GOBO 7 SHAKE, FAST SPEED

232 GOBO 7 SHAKE, SLOW SPEED 231 GOBO 6 SHAKE, FAST SPEED

220 GOBO 6 SHAKE, SLOW SPEED 219 GOBO 5 SHAKE, FAST SPEED

208 GOBO 5 SHAKE, SLOW SPEED 207 GOBO 4 SHAKE, FAST SPEED

196 GOBO 4 SHAKE, SLOW SPEED 195 GOBO 3 SHAKE, FAST SPEED

184 GOBO 3 SHAKE, SLOW SPEED 183 GOBO 2 SHAKE, FAST SPEED

172 GOBO 2 SHAKE, SLOW SPEED 171 GOBO 1 SHAKE, FAST SPEED

160 GOBO 1 SHAKE, SLOW SPEED 159 FAST ROTATION (100 rpm)

118 SLOW ROTATION (5 rpm) 114 – 117 STOP
113 SLOW ROTATION (5 rpm)

72 64 – 71 56 – 63 48 – 55 40 – 47 32 – 39 24 – 31 16 – 23 8 – 15
0 – 7

FAST ROTATION (100 rpm) GOBO 8 GOBO 7 GOBO 6 GOBO 5 GOBO 4 GOBO 3 GOBO 2 GOBO 1 WHITE

· ROTATING GOBO CHANGE – channel 10

BIT

EFFECT

255 GOBO 6 SHAKE, FAST SPEED

235 GOBO 6 SHAKE, SLOW SPEED 234 GOBO 5 SHAKE, FAST SPEED

214 GOBO 5 SHAKE, SLOW SPEED 213 GOBO 4 SHAKE, FAST SPEED

MACRO

193 GOBO 4 SHAKE, SLOW SPEED 192 GOBO 3 SHAKE, FAST SPEED

172 GOBO 3 SHAKE, SLOW SPEED 171 GOBO 2 SHAKE, FAST SPEED

151 GOBO 2 SHAKE, SLOW SPEED 150 GOBO 1 SHAKE, FAST SPEED

130 GOBO 1 SHAKE, SLOW SPEED 112-129 GOBO 6

93-111 GOBO 5

75-92 GOBO 4

56-74 GOBO 3

38-55 GOBO 2

19-37 GOBO 1

0-18 WHITE

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· GOBO ROTATION – channel 11
STOP 540° 360° 0°

BIT

EFFECT

255 FAST ROTATION (150 rpm)

193 191 – 192
190

SLOW ROTATION (2,2 rph) STOP SLOW ROTATION (2,2 rph)

128 FAST ROTATION (150 rpm) 127 540° POSITION

105 450° POSITION

84

360° POSITION

63

270° POSITION

42

180° POSITION

21

90° POSITION

0

0° POSITION

· ROTATING PRISM CHANGE – channel 12

BIT

EFFECT

192-255 6 FACE PRISM

128-191 OVALYZER

64-127 5 FACE PRISM

0 – 63 WHITE

· PRISM ROTATION – channel 13
STOP 540° 360° 0°

BIT

EFFECT

255 FAST ROTATION (120 rpm)

193 SLOW ROTATION (3 rph) 191 – 192 STOP
190 SLOW ROTATION (3 rph)

128 FAST ROTATION (120 rpm) 127 POSITION 540°

105 POSITION 450°

84

POSITION 360°

63

POSITION 270°

42

POSITION 180°

21

POSITION 90°

0

POSITION 0°

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· LIGHT FOST – channel 14 · MEDIUM FROST – channel 15 · HEAVY FROST – channel 16

BIT

EFFECT

255

FROST INSERTED

128 127
FROST EXCLUDED

0

BIT

EFFECT

255

FROST INSERTED

128 127
FROST EXCLUDED

0

BIT

EFFECT

255 FROST INSERTED

· PAN – channel 18 Operation with option InvertPan Off
G G (Tilt conventionally represented at 14% and option Invert Tilt Off)
BIT 255
0
Operation with option InvertPan On
G G (Tilt conventionally represented at 14% and option Invert Tilt Off)
BIT 255
0
· PAN FINE – channel 19 Operation with option InvertPan Off
G G (Tilt conventionally represented at 14% and option Invert Tilt Off)
BIT 255

· FOCUS – channel 17

0

FROST EXCLUDED

BIT

EFFECT

255 NEAR

0
Operation with option InvertPan On
G G (Tilt conventionally represented at 14% and option Invert Tilt Off)
BIT 255

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· TILT – channel 20 Operation with option Invert Tilt Off
G G (Pan conventionally represented at 0% and option Invert Pan Off)
BIT 255

SE L TX D MX

S

E

SEL TX DMX

S

E

128

SEL TX DMX

S

E

0

Operation with option Invert Tilt On
G G (Pan conventionally represented at 0% and option Invert Pan Off)
BIT 255

SEL TX DMX

S

E

S EL TX DMX

S

E

128

SEL TX DMX

S

E

0

· TILT FINE – channel 21 Operation with option Invert Tilt Off
G G (Pan conventionally represented at 0% and option Invert Pan Off)
BIT
255

SEL TX DM X

S

E

SEL TX DM X

S

E

0

Operation with option Invert Tilt On
G G (Pan conventionally represented at 0% and option Invert Pan Off)
BIT 255

SE L TX DM X

S

E

· FUNCTION – channel: 22
BIT 255
FREE

EFFECT

52 51 LINEAR (DEFAULT) 39 CONVENTIONAL 26 NORMAL SPEED 13 FAST SPEED (DEFAULT) 0-12 UNUSED RANGE

DIMMER CURVE FUNCTION
PAN-TILT FUNCTION

The functions are actived passing through unused range and staying 5 seconds in necessary level.

· RESET – channel: 23

BIT
255

%

EFFECT

100 COMPLETE RESET

Complete reset is activated passing throug the unused range and staying 5 seconds in complete reset levels.

128

50.0 COMPLETE RESET

127

49.7 PAN / TILT RESET

Pan / Tilt reset is activated passing throug the unused range and staying 5 seconds in Pan / Tilt reset levels.

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30.0 PAN / TILT RESET

76

29.7 EFFECTS RESET

Effects reset is activated passing throug the unused range and staying 5 seconds in Effects reset levels.

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10.0 EFFECTS RESET

25

9.7

UNUSED RANGE

0

0.0

The functions are actived passing through unused range and staying 5 seconds in necessary level.

· LAMP CONTROL (only with option LAMP DMX On) – channel: 24 IMPORTANT: Alpha Beam 1500 is not provided with hot restrike igniter

ON
ON ON
ON OFF
OFF

BIT 255
180 179
101 100
26 25 0

EFFECT
LAMP ON (FULL POWER)
Lamp ignition after 5 s in full power levels. Immediate transition from half to full power.
LAMP ON (FULL POWER) LAMP ON (HALF POWER)
Immediate transition from full to half power. Lamp ignition not allowed in half power.
LAMP ON (HALF POWER) LAMP OFF
Lamp switch off passing throug the unused range and staying 5 s in Lamp OFF levels.
LAMP OFF
UNUSED RANGE

The functions are actived passing through unused range and staying 5 seconds in necessary level.

SEL TX DMX

S

E

0

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Timing Channel

25

Pan – Tilt time

26

Colour time

27

Beam time

28

Gobo time

TIME TABLE

Channel function Pan – Tilt – (Pan fine – Tilt fine) CMY – Colour wheel Dimmer – Light Frost – Medium Frost – Heavy Frost – Iris – Rotating Prism Change Fixed Gobo – Rotating Gobo Change

BIT Seconds

0

Full

1

0.2

2

0.4

3

0.6

4

0.8

5

1

6

1.2

7

1.4

8

1.6

9

1.8

10

2

11

2.2

12

2.4

13

2.6

14

2.8

15

3

16

3.2

17

3.4

18

3.6

19

3.8

20

4

21

4.2

22

4.4

23

4.6

24

4.8

25

5

26

5.2

27

5.4

28

5.6

29

5.8

30

6

31

6.2

32

6.4

33

6.6

34

6.8

35

7

36

7.2

37

7.4

38

7.6

39

7.8

40

8

41

8.2

42

8.4

BIT Seconds

43

8.6

44

8.8

45

9

46

9.2

47

9.4

48

9.6

49

9.8

50

10

51 10.2

52 10.4

53 10.6

54

55

11

56

57

12

58 59

13

60

61

14

62

63

64

15

65

66

16

67

68

69

17

70

71

18

72

73

74

19

75

76

20

77

78

79

21

80

81 82

22

83

84

23

85

BIT Seconds

86 87

24

88

89

25

90

91 92

26

93

94

27

95

96 97

28

98

99

29

100

101

102

30

103

104 105

31

106

107

32

108

109 110

33

111

112

34

113

114 115

35

116

117

36

118

119 120

37

121

122

38

123

124

125

39

126

127 128

40

BIT Seconds

129

130

41

131

132

133

42

134

135

43

136

137

138

44

139

140

45

141

142

143

46

144

145

47

146

147 148

48

149

150

49

151

152

153

50

154

155

156

51

157

158

52

159

160

161

53

162

163

54

164

165

166

55

167

168

56

169

170 171

57

BIT Seconds

172

173

58

174

175

176

59

177

178 179

60

180

181

65

182

183 184

70

185

186

75

187

188

189

80

190

191

85

192

193

194

90

195

196

95

197

198

199

100

200

201 110

202

203

204 120

205

206

207

130

208

209 140

210

211

212

150

213

214 160

215

BIT Seconds

216 217

170

218

219 180

220

221 222

190

223

224 200

225

226

227 210

228

229

230

220

231

232 230

233

234 235

240

236

237 250

238

239 240

260

241

242 270

243

244 245

280

246

247 290

248

249 250

300

251

252

253

310

254

Follow cue

255

Data

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