JBSYSTEMS MK2 Smooth Scan-3 Laser User Manual

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Operation Manual
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DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE
Dispose of the unit and used batteries in an environment-friendly manner according to your country’s regulations.

OPERATION MANUAL

Thank you for buying this JB Systems® product. To take full advantage of all possibilities and for your own safety, please read these operating instructions very carefully before you start using this unit.

FEATURES

This unit is radio-interference suppressed. This product meets the requirements of the current European and national guidelines. Conformity has been established and the relevant statements and documents have been deposited by the manufacturer.

• This device was designed to produce decorative effect lighting and is used in light show systems.
• An eye-catching two-color laser using high-quality 15kHz scanners instead of ordinary stepper motors:
• Very smooth and soft movements
• 64 Pre-programmed patterns like drawings, words, …
• Fabulous preprogrammed laser shows for all kinds of applications: lounge bar, discotheque, mobile DJ, …
• Class 3B laser based on 50mW Green CW laser ( = 515nm) and 100mW Red CW laser ( = 650nm).
• Several working modes: · DMX-control: 1channel for easy operation or 17 channels for full control
• Standalone: sound activated (internal mic) or automatic
• IR-remote: infrared remote control.
• Master/slave: wonderful synchronized shows
• Built-in microphone
• 3-digit LED display for easy menu navigation
• Key actuated on/off switch and emergency switch (interlock) input for additional safety
• Complies to EN/IEC 60825-1:2014 for Laser Safety

BEFORE USE

• Before you start using this unit, please check if there’s no transportation damage. Should there be any, do not use the device and consult your dealer first.
• Important: This device left our factory in perfect condition and well packaged. It is absolutely necessary for the user to strictly follow the safety instructions and warnings in this user manual. Any damage caused by mishandling is not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept responsibility for any resulting defects or problems caused by disregarding this user manual.
• Keep this booklet in a safe place for future consultation. If you sell the fixture, be sure to add this user manual.

Check the contents:
Check that the cardboard box contains the following items:

• Smooth Scan-3 Mk2 laser
• IR remote control
• 2 keys (for key switch)
• Mains cable
• Operating instructions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

CAUTION Risk of electric shock do not open
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the use or the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this appliance.
This symbol means indoor use only.
This symbol means: Read instructions.
This symbol determines the minimum distance from lighted objects.
The minimum distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1 meter.

• To protect the environment, please try to recycle the packing material as much as possible.
• A new light effect sometimes causes some unwanted smoke and/or smell. This is normal and disappears after some minutes.
• To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
• To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when bringing it into a warm room after transport
• . Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at a full performance or may even cause damages.
• This unit is for indoor use only.
• Don’t place metal objects or spill liquid inside the unit.
• Electric shock or malfunction may result. If a foreign object enters the unit, immediately disconnect the mains power.
• Locate the fixture in a well-ventilated spot, away from any flammable materials and/or liquids.
• The fixture must be fixed at least 50cm from the surrounding walls. · Don’t cover any ventilation openings as this may result in overheating.
• Prevent use in dusty environments and clean the unit regularly.
• Keep the unit away from children.
• Inexperienced persons should not operate this device.
• The safe ambient temperature is between 15° & 40°C.
• Don’t use this unit at higher ambient temperatures.
• Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging, and servicing.
• Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time or before replacing the bulb or starting servicing.
• The electrical installation should be carried out by qualified personnel only, according to the regulations for electrical and mechanical safety in your country.
• Check that the available voltage is not higher than the one stated on the rear panel of the unit.
• The power cord should always be in perfect condition.
• Switch the unit immediately off when the power cord is squashed or damaged.
• It must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Never let the power cord come into contact with other cables!
• This fixture must be earthed to in order to comply with safety regulations.
• Don’t connect the unit to any dimmer pack.
• Always use an appropriate and certified safety cable when installing the unit.
• In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the cover.
• Apart from the lamp and mains fuse, there are no user-serviceable parts inside.
• Never repair a fuse or bypass the fuse holder.
• Always replace a damaged fuse with a fuse of the same type and electrical specifications!
• In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the fixture and contact your dealer immediately.
• The housing and the lenses must be replaced if they are visibly damaged.
• Please use the original packing when the device is to be transported.
• Due to safety reasons, it is prohibited to make unauthorized modifications to the unit.

Important: Never look directly into the light source! Don’t use the effect in the presence of persons suffering from epilepsy.

LASER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
According to the EN/IEC 60825-1:2014 regulations, this laser falls under the classification 3B. Direct eye exposure can be dangerous.
DANGER: LASER RADIATION!
Avoid direct eye exposure! Laser radiation can cause eye damage and/or skin damage. All protective measures for the safe operation of this layer must be applied.

• This product is a so-called show laser, emitting radiation with a wavelength spectrum between 400 and 700 nm and producing lighting effects for shows.

• Laser Light is different from any other light source with which you may be familiar. The light from this product can potentially cause eye injury if not set up and used properly. Laser light is thousands of times more concentrated than light from any other kind of light source.

• This concentration of light power can cause instant eye injuries, primarily by burning the retina (the light-sensitive portion at the back of the eye). Even if you cannot feel “heat” from a laser beam, it can still potentially injure or blind you or your audience.

• Even very small amounts of laser light are potentially hazardous even at long distances.

• Never look into the laser aperture or laser beams

• Never direct the laser beam to people or animals and never leave this device running unattended.

• This laser may only be used for shows. The operation of a class 3B show laser is only allowed if the operation is controlled by a skilled and well-trained operator.

• Depending on the classification, operating a laser product can produce laser radiation that may cause permanent eye damage and/or skin damage. The legal instructions for using a laser product vary from country to country. The user must always inform himself on the legal instructions valid in his country and apply them to his situation.

• The parent document and cornerstone of laser safety standards ANSI Z136.1 (2007) provides guidance for the safe use of lasers and laser systems by defining control measures for each of the four laser classes. This valuable document can be obtained from www.laserinstitute.org Please note that JB SYSTEMS cannot be made liable for damages caused by incorrect installations and unskilled operation!

WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS
A. APERTURE logos
These warning labels indicate the laser emission aperture on the device: the emitted laser light is potentially dangerous. NEVER look directly into the laser beam. Risk of eye injury and/or blinding!
B. WARNING logo
WARNING ­ CLASS 3B LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Avoid exposure to the beam.
C. Multilingual warning sticker
Warning ­ laser radiation, avoid exposure to beam. Class 3B laser product.
IEC/EN 60825-1:2014
Wavelength: 50mW Green CW laser ( = 515nm) 100mW Red CW laser ( = 650nm)
Laser radiation: CW <500mW

DESCRIPTION:

1. POWER LED: indicates that the unit is switched on.

2. IR RECEIVER: used to control the unit by the wireless remote control.

3. MUSIC LED: flashes to the sound of the music detected by the internal microphone.

4. LASER OUTPUT: the laser beam exits the enclosure, make sure to NEVER look inside the unit through this opening while the laser effect is switched on!

5. HANGING BRACKET: with 2 knobs on both sides to fasten the unit and a mounting hole to fix a mounting hook.

6. DISPLAY : shows the selected DMX address when the unit is in DMX mode. Apart from DMX-mode you can also select 4 other working modes, see further to learn more about these modes.

7. CONTROL PANEL: Used to select the different functions of the laser, see further to learn how to operate the unit.

8. INTERNAL MICROPHONE: The built-in microphone is used to synchronize the laser show to the beat of the music.

9. SAFETY EYEBOLT: used to attach a safety cable when the unit is rigged (see paragraph “overhead rigging”

10. INTERLOCK input ([REMOTE]) : used to connect the optional emergency stop switch (see picture). When you push this switch the laser beam will disappear immediately.

11. ON/OFF KEY ACTIVATED SWITCH: used to switch the unit on/off. Use the keys to make sure only a skilled operator is able to switch the laser on.

12. DMX OUTPUT: 3pin female XLR-connector used to connect the LASER with the next unit in the DMX chain.

13. MAINS INPUT: IEC socket with integrated fuse holder, connect the supplied mains cable here.

14. DMX INPUT: 3pin male XLR-connector used to connect universal DMX cables. This input receives instructions from a DMX controller.

IMPORTANT! For your own safety, we strongly recommend connecting this optional switch! THERE WILL BE NO LASER OUTPUT WHEN THE INTERLOCK INPUT IS NOT USED! Temporary solution: install the spare connector on the laser. (see picture)

OVERHEAD RIGGING

• Important: The installation must be carried out by qualified service personnel only. Improper installation can result in serious injuries and/or damage to property. Overhead rigging requires extensive experience! Working load limits should be respected, certified installation materials should be used, the installed device should be inspected regularly for safety.
• Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging, and servicing.
• Locate the fixture in a well-ventilated spot, far away from any flammable materials and/or liquids. The fixture must be fixed at least 50cm from the surrounding walls.
• The device should be installed out of reach of people and outside areas where persons may walk by or be seated.
• Before rigging make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10times the device’s weight.
• Always use a certified safety cable that can hold 12 times the weight of the device when installing the unit. This secondary safety attachment should be installed in a way that no part of the installation can drop more than 20cm if the main attachment fails.
• The device should be well fixed; a free-swinging mounting is dangerous and may not be considered! · Don’t cover any ventilation openings as this may result in overheating.
• The operator has to make sure that the safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by
  an expert before using them for the first time. The installations should be inspected every year by a skilled person to be sure that safety is still optimal.

CAUTION EYE DAMAGE: Always position the laser in a way that prevents the audience from looking directly into the laser beams. The installation should assure that the beam will not strike the audience.

HOW TO SET UP AND CONTROL THE UNIT

MUSIC INPUT SENSITIVITY:
The unit works to the rhythm of the beat when used in standalone or master/slave mode To set the input sensitivity, follow these steps:

• Press the FUNC button until the display shows “S 0″ …” S 9″
• Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.
• Use the DOWN and UP button to select a value between “S 0” (very low sensitivity) and “S 9” (high sensitivity).
• Once the mode is selected, press the ENTER button save it.

You can operate the unit in 5 ways:
1) MUSIC CONTROLLED MODE:
The laser runs a preprogrammed sequence to the rhythm of the music. Select this mode when only 1 laser is used (standalone) or when the laser is placed as the first (master) unit in a chain with several units.

• Press the FUNC button until the display shows one of the following: But, Aup, 17C, 1C, Sla, or REM.
• Now use the UP or DOWN buttons to select:
• Sop (Sound-activated random show, containing the pattern and grating effects)
• Sou (Sound-activated shows in RGY colors)
• So1 (Sound-activated show in red color)
• So2 (Sound-activated show in green color)
• So3 (Sound-activated show in yellow color)
• Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice. You can connect several LASERs together: just put the first unit of the chain in one of the sound-activated effect modes and all other units in “Slave Mode” (display shows “SLA”) to make them all work in perfect sync!

Note: When no music is detected, the laser output will be shut off (blackout).
2) FULL AUTOMATIC MODE:
The laser automatically runs a preprogrammed sequence. Select this mode when only 1 laser is used (standalone) or when the laser is placed as the first (master) unit in a chain with several lasers.

• Press the FUNC button until the display shows one of the following: Sop Aut, Aup, 17C, 1C, Sla or REM.
• Now use the UP or DOWN buttons to select:
• But (Automatic shows in RGY colors)
• Au1 (Automatic shows in red color)
• Au2 (Automatic shows in green color)
• Au3 (Automatic shows in yellow color)
• Aup (automatic random show, containing the pattern and grating effects)
• Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.

The laser automatically runs a preprogrammed sequence. You can connect several SMOOTH SCAN-3 Mk2 LASERs together: just put the first unit of the chain in one of the automatic effect modes and all other units in “Slave Mode” (display shows “SLA”) to make them all work in perfect sync!
3) SLAVE MODE:
The laser follows the instructions given by the first SMOOTH SCAN-3 Mk2 LASER (master) in the chain.

• Connect the DMX input of the laser to the DMX output of the previous layer in the chain.
• Press the FUNC button until the display shows “SLA”
• Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice. You can connect several lasers together. Please put the first unit of the chain in “Music or automatic mode” and all other units in “Slave Mode” (display shows “SLA” to make them all work in perfect sync!

4. IR remote MODE: The laser can be controlled by the IR remote control:

• Press the FUNC button until the display shows: “REM”.
• Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.

Note: In any standalone mode (excepted REM and SLA), press ON/OFF for 2 seconds to activate the remote function.

Remote control details:

In any other standalone mode except SLAVE: press 2s to turn on the REM mode
| AUTO| Auto running show
| MUSIC| The sound activated show, the blue is flashing when the
sound is detected.
Sound sensivity| In sound-activated mode, press music+B+1to9 to change
the sensitivity settings
| COLOR
CHANGING| To change the color from red to green or red & green
| PATTERN
CHANGING| To show and change patterns
| FIXED
PATTERN| You can select one pattern from 1 to 48
| PATTERN
REPEAT| Last pattern and current pattern cycle repeating

5) DMX512 MODE:
The laser can be controlled by any standard DMX-controller in 2 different DMX modes:

• CHANNEL MODE: for extremely easy setup and use! (display shows “1Ch”)
• 17 CHANNEL MODE: for full control of all possibilities. (display shows “17c”)
• Connect the DMX input of the laser to the DMX output of the previous unit in the chain or directly to the DMX output of your controller.
• Press the FUNC button until the display shows: “1C” or “17C”
• Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the DMX mode. (1Ch or 17ch)
• Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.
• Press the FUNC button: the 3 digit number on the display starts blinking.
• Select the DMX-address · Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.

Note: the display blinks when the unit is in DMX mode and no DMX signal is detected. Some more information on DMX512:
The DMX protocol is a widely used high-speed signal to control intelligent light equipment. You need to “daisy chain” your DMX controller and all the connected light effects with a good quality XLR M/F balanced cable. To prevent the strange behavior of the light effects, due to interferences, you must use a 90 to 120 terminator at the end of the chain. Never use Y-splitter cables, this simply won’t work! Each effect in the chain needs to have its proper starting address so it knows which commands from the controller it has to decode.
1 CHANNEL DMX-CONFIGURATION OF THE LASER:

17 CHANNEL DMX-CONFIGURATION OF THE LASER:
IMPORTANT REMARK: DMX Channel 1 is used to set the different working modes of the laser.

• To use the laser in full 17 channel mode, channel 1 must be set to value 221 or higher.
• Depending on the DMX-values of channel1, different modes can be applied:

CHI Mode| DMX-
value| function
---|---|---
000-020| Laser OFF
021-040| ABOUT
041-060| AU1
061-080| AU2
081-100| AU3
101-120| SOU
121-140| SO1
141-160| SO2
| 161-180| SO3
---|---|---
181-200| AUP
201-220| SOP
221-255| DMX MODE
CH2
Group| 000-063| 1 Group Patterns.
064-127| 2 Group Patterns
128-191| 3 Group Patterns
192-255| 4 Group Patterns
CH3 Pattern| 000-255| Every 16 for 1 group, total 64 patterns.
CH4
Color| 000-015| Original (red, green, yellow)
016-031| Red
032-047| Green
048-063| Yellow
064-111| Color Rolling
112-159| Color Jumping
160-207| Color Moving
208-255| Strobing
CH5
Clipping| 0| Full pattern without clipping
001-127| 0%-99% fixed pattern clipped
128-255| Clipping Speed
CH6
Zooming| 000-127| 100%
128-169| Zooming IN
170-209| Zooming OUT
210-255| Alternately Zooming
CH7 zoom speed| 000-255| Fast to slow
CH8
X-axis rolling| 000-127| 0
128-191| Clockwise rolling
192-255| Anticlockwise rolling
CH9 roll speed| 000-255| Fast to slow
CH10
Y-axis rolling| 000-127| 0
128-191| Clockwise rolling
192-255| Anticlockwise rolling
CH11 roll speed| 000-255| Fast to slow
CH12
Z-axis rolling| 000-127| 0
128-191| Clockwise rolling
192-255| Anticlockwise rolling
CH13 roll speed| 000-255| Fast to slow
CH14
X-axis move| 000-127| 0
128-191| Clockwise rolling
192-255| Anticlockwise rolling
CH15 moving speed| 000-255| Fast to slow
CH16
Y-axis move| 000-127| 0
128-191| Clockwise rolling
192-255| Anticlockwise rolling
CH17 moving speed| 000-255| Fast to slow

• Pattern settings: · Press the FUNC button until the display show S=T
• Press up or down until the laser shows the Yarrow axis on the top and the X arrow axis on the right.
• Then press “Enter” to confirm the selection

Pattern list

MAINTENANCE

• Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during servicing.
• Switch off the unit, unplug the mains cable and wait until the unit has been cooled down.

During the inspection, the following points should be checked:

• All screws used for installing the device and any of its parts should be tightly fastened and may not be corroded.
• Housings, fixations, and installations spots (ceiling, truss, suspensions) should be totally free from any deformation.
• When an optical lens is visibly damaged due to cracks or deep scratches, it must be replaced.
• The main cables must be in impeccable condition and should be replaced immediately when even a small problem is detected.
• In order to protect the device from overheating the cooling fans (if any) and ventilation openings should be cleaned monthly.
• The interior of the device should be cleaned annually using a vacuum cleaner or air jet.
• The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out periodically to optimize light output.
• Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates: damp, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s optics.
• Clean with a soft cloth using normal glass cleaning products.
• Always dry the parts carefully.
• Clean the external optics at least once every 30 days.
• Clean the internal optics at least every 90 days.

Attention: We strongly recommend internal cleaning to be carried out by qualified personnel!

SPECIFICATIONS

Mains Input:
Fuse:
Total Power consumption:
Sound Control:
DMX connections:
DMX channels:
DMX starting address:
Laser Power:
Laser radiation class:
Beam diameter @ aperture:
Divergence (each beam)
MPE / NOHD:
Divergence (total output)
Scanner speed:
Working temperature:
Laser Safety Standard:
Size:
Weight:| AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz
250V 1A slow blow (20mm glass)
13W
Internal microphone
3pin XLR male / female
1 or 17 channels
001 → 512
50mW Green CW laser (λ = 515nm)
100mW Red CW laser (λ = 650nm)
3B
<5mm
<2 mrad
Not relevant, the beam is continuously scattered and
moves in all directions (no stationary laser beam)
<90°
15kHz
10°C to 40°C
EN/IEC 60825-1:2014
see picture below
1.35kg
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