American DJ Ultra Scan 250 User Instructions

ULTRA SCAN 250

User manual

American DJ®

Version 1.0

ULTRA SCAN

Table of contents

1. Safety instruction s......................................................................................................... 3

2. Operating det erminations ............................................................................................. 4

3. Description of the device .............................................................................................. 5

4. Inst allation......................................................................................................................6

4.1Fitting/Exchanging the lamp.......................................................................................6

4.2 Inserting/Exchanging rotating gobos......................................................................... 7

4.3 Rigging the fixture ..................................................................................................... 8

4.4 Connection to the mains............................................................................................8

4.5 DMX-512 connection/connect ion be twe en fix tu res ................................................... 9

5. DMX PR O T OCOL.......................................................................................................... 10

6. Addressing................................................................................................................... 11

7. Control Board .............................................................................................................. 11

8. Main functions ...........................................................................................................11

8.1 Special functions - calibration ................................................................................. 12

9.T echnical specifications .............................................................................................. 12

10. Maintenance and cleaning ........................................................................................ 13

11. Appendix .................................................................................................................... 14

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CAUTION!

Keep this device away from rain and moisture!

Unplug mains lead before opening the housing!

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY

BEFORE YOU INITIAL START - UP!

1. Safety instructions

Every person involved with installation and maintenance of this device have to:

- be qualilfied

- follow the instructions of this manual

CAUTION!

Be careful with your operations. With a high voltage you can suffe r

a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires!

This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure
a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written
in this manual.

Important:

The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual
or any unauthorized modification to the device.

Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to w arranty.
Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all connections with the

mains with particular caution!
Always plug in the po wer plug least. The power-plug has to be accessable after installing the device.
Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the device and the power-

cord from time to time.
Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before cleaning it. Only handle the power-cord

by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power-cord.
This device falls under protection class I. Therefore it is essential to connect the yel low/g reen conductor to earth.
The electric connection, repairs and servicing must be carried out by a qualified employee.

Do not connect this device to a dimmer pack.
Do not switch the fixture on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the lamp’s lif e.
During the initial start-up some s moke or smell may arise. This is a normal process and does not necessar ily

mean that the device is defective.
Do not touch the device’ s housing bare hands during its operation (housing becomes hot)!

For replacement use lamps and fuses of same type and rating only.

CAUTION ! EYEDAMAGES !

Av oid looking directl y into the light sourc e

(meant especially for epileptics) !

2. Operating determinations

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2. Operating determinations

This device was designed f or indoor use only.
If the device has been exposed to drastic temper ature fluctuation (e .g. after transportation), do not switch it on

immediately . The arising condensation water might damage your de vice. Leave the de vice switched off until it has
reached room temperature.

When taking the device into operation, please make sure that the housing is closed firmly with all the necessary
screws tightened up.

Never run the device without lamp!
Do not shake the device . A v oid brute force when installing or operating the de vice.
When choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture

or dust.There should not be any cables lying around. You endanger your own and the safety of others!

The symbol determines the minimum distance from lighted objects. The minimum distance between light­output and the illuminated surface must be more than 0.8 meters.

Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the fixture.
Always fix the fixture with an appropriate saf ety-rope. Fix the safety-rope at the correct holes only .
Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened.
The lamp must never be ignited if the objective-lens or any housing-cover is open, as discharge lamps may

explose and emit a high ultraviolet radiation, which may cause burns.
The maximum ambient temperature

the fixture is out of operation for 5 minutes.

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= 45° C must never be exceeded. Otherwise, the lamp is switched off and

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CAUTION!

The lens has to be replaced when it is obviously damaged,

so that its function is impaired, e. g. due to cracks or deep scratches!

Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not
qualified for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!

CAUTION!

The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged

or deformed due to the heat!

Wait at least 15 minutes bef ore remowing the lamp .
Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are forbidden due to safety reasons!
If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the product may suffer

damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like short­circuit, burns, electric shock, burns due to ultraviolet radiation, lamp explosion, crash etc.

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3. Description of the device

1 - Fixation screw for bracket
2 - Bracket
3 - Fastening screws
4 - Objective
5 - Mirror

Front panel:

1 - Fuseholder
2 - Pow ercord
3 - DMX input
4 - DMX output

Control board:

1 - Menu-button
2 - Up,Down buttons
3 - Display

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