Clay Paky ALPHA WASH 1500 LT, ALPHA PROFILE 1500 ST, ALPHA PROFILE 1500 Instruction Manual

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ALPHA WASH 1500 LT

C61315

®

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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.

ENGLISH

INDEX

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Contents

Safety information

Unpacking and preparation

Installation and start-up

Control panel

Menu setting

Maintenance

Technical information

Cause and solution of problems

Channel functions

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• Installation

Make sure all parts for fixing the projector are in a good state of repair.
M

ake sure the point of anchorage is stable before positioning the projector.
The safety chain must be properly hooked onto the fitting and secured to the framework, so that, if
the primary support system fails, the fitting falls as little as possible.
If the safety chain gets used, it needs to be replaced with a genuine spare.

• Minimum distance of illuminated objects

The projector needs to be positioned so that the objects hit by the beam of light are at least 5 metres
(16’ 5”) from the lens of the projector.

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Minimum distance from flammable materials

The projector must be positioned so that any flammable materials are at least 0.20 metres (8") from
every point on the surface of the fitting.

• Mounting surfaces

It is permissible to mount the fitting on normally flammable surfaces.

• Maximum ambient temperature

Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).

• IP20 protection rating

The fitting is protected against penetration by solid bodies of over 12mm (0.47”) in diameter (first
digit 2), but not against dripping water, rain, splashes or jets of water (second digit 0).

• Protection against electrical shock

Connection must be made to a power supply system fitted with efficient earthing (Class I appliance
according to standard EN 60598-1).
It is, moreover, recommended to protect the supply lines of the projectors from indirect contact
and/or shorting to earth by using appropriately sized residual current devices.

• Connection to mains supply

Connection to the electricity mains must be carried out by a qualified electrical installer.
Check that the mains frequency and voltage correspond to those for which the projector is designed
as given on the electrical data label.
This label also gives the input power to which you need to refer to evaluate the maximum number
of fittings to connect to the electricity line, in order to avoid overloading.

• Temperature of the external surface

The maximum temperature that can be reached on the external surface of the fitting, in a thermally
steady state, is 150°C (302°F).

• Maintenance

Before starting any maintenance work or cleaning the projector, cut off power from the mains
supply.
After switching off, do not remove any parts of the fitting for at least 10 minutes. After this time the
likelihood of the lamp exploding is virtually nill. If it is necessary to replace the lamp, wait for another
20 minutes to avoid getting burnt.
The fitting is designed to hold in any splinters produced by a lamp exploding. The lenses must be
mounted and, if visibly damaged, they have to be replaced with genuine spares.

• Lamp

The fitting mounts a high-pressure lamp that needs an external igniter. This igniter is fitted onto the
apparatus.

- Carefully read the "operating instructions" provided by the lamp manufacturer.

- Immediately replace the lamp if damaged or deformed by heat.

• Battery

This product contains a rechargeable lead-acid battery. To preserve the environment, please
dispose the battery at the end of its life according to the regulation in force. Instructions on how to
remove the battery from the product are available on www.claypaky.it

SAFETY INFORMATION

The products referred to in this manual conform to the European Community Directives to which
they are subject:

• Low Voltage 2006/95/CE

• Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004/108/CE

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UNPACKING AND PREPARATION

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INSTALLATION AND START-UP

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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 Firmware xxx (Fixture ID) System errors

Alpha WASH Version X.X.X Dmx Address xxx E: .........................

1500 LT Date - Hour W: .........................

On conclusion of resetting in case of absence of the dmx signal, Pan and Tilt move to the “Home” position (Pan 50% - Tilt 50%). 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.
It should be noted than when this condition occurs, any possible value that has been modified but not yet confirmed with the

F

key will be cancelled.

CONTROL PANEL

1

2

Dmx Address

Warning Message

Fixture ID

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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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Mains

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7

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IGNAL

SCREEN

DMX 512

5 PIN

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2

3

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SIGNAL

SCREEN

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DMX 512

3 PIN

SIGNAL

SIGNAL

C

onnecting to the mains supply - Fig. 6

DMX 512

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Reversal of the display - Fig. 9
To activate this function, press UP

B

e DOWN Ckeys 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 address: see pag. 9.

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.
Setting the Fixture ID: see pag. 9.

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Functions of the buttons - Using the menu

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.
All that is needed is to press

F

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.

USING THE MENU:

1) Press

F

once – “Main Menu” appears on the display.

2) Use the UP

B

and DOWN Ckeys 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.
To enable the "Advanced" see pag. 14.

3) Press

F

to display the first item in the selected menu.

4) Use the UP

B

and DOWN Ckeys to select the MENU items.

Confirms the displayed value, or activates the displayed function, or enters the successive
menu.

D

ecreases the value displayed (with auto-repetitions) or passes to the next item in the menu.

Increases the value displayed (with auto-repetitions) or passes to the previous item in a menu.

Return to the top level

Commute from units, tens, hundreds, in the "Address", "Fixture ID" and "Calibration" menù.

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ystem

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rrors

Information

Fixture

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ours

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amp

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Lamp

Manual
Control

Reset

Channel

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MAIN MENU

MENU SETTING

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Lamp Dmx

P

an / Tilt

Color

Display

Option

Invert

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Tilt

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wap

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an-Tilt

Encoder

Pan-Tilt

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olor

Mixing

Fixed Wheel

Shortcut

Setting

Default

Preset

User

Preset 1

User

Preset 2

User

Preset 3

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Dimmer On

Shutter

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System
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Advanced

Calibration

Upload

Firmware

Setup

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Set Up

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DMX ADDRESS
NOTE: without the DMX signal the Address (XXX) flashing

Allows you to select the DMX ADDRESS

1) Press

F

- the current DMX Adress appear on the display.

2) Use the UP

B

and DOWN C, RIGHT Ekeys to plan the DMX

Address.

3) Press

F

to confirm the selection or LEFTDto keep current settings.

CHANNEL MODE

Allows you to select a channel arrangement from the two available.

1) Press

F

- the current settings appear on the display (Standard or

Vector).

2) Use the UP

B

and DOWN Ckeys to select one of the following

settings:

- Standard

- Vector

3) Press

F

to confirm the selection or LEFT Dto keep current settings.

ETHERNET

Work in progress

FIXTURE ID

Allows you to select the FIXTURE ID

1) Press

F

- the current Fixture ID appear on the display.

2) Use the UP

B

, DOWN C, RIGHT Ekeys to plan the Fixture ID.

3) Press

F

to confirm the selection or LEFTDto keep current settings.

NOTE: On grey the default options

LAMP DMX

Used for enabling lamp remote control channel.

1) Press

F

- the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).

2) Use the UP

B

and DOWN Ckeys to enable (On) or disable (Off)

the lamp remote control channel.

3) Press

F

to confirm the selection or LEFTDto keep current settings.

PAN / TILT
Invert pan

Used for reversing Pan movement.

1) Press

F

- the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).

2) Use the UP

B

and DOWN Ckeys to enable (On) or disable (Off)

PAN inversion.

3) Press

F

to confirm the selection or LEFTDto keep current settings.

Invert tilt

Used for reversing tilt movement.

1) Press

F

- the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).

2) Use the UP

B

and DOWN Ckeys to enable (On) or disable (Off)

Tilt inversion.

3) Press

F

to confirm the selection or LEFTDto keep current settings.

SET UP MENU

OPTIONS MENU

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et Up

D

mx

Address

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hannel

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ode

Ethernet

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ixture ID

A

ddress xxx

Standard

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ector

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alue xxx

Lamp Dmx

Pan / Tilt

Option

On

Off

Invert

Pan

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Off

Invert

Tilt

On

Off

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Swap Pan-Tilt

Used for swapping Pan and Tilt channels (as well as Pan fine and Tilt fine).

1) Press

F

- the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).

2) Use the UP

B

and DOWN Ckeys to enable (On) or disable (Off)

Pan and Tilt channel swap.

3) Press

F

to confirm the selection or LEFTDto keep current settings.

Encoder Pan-Tilt

Used for enabling the Pan / Tilt encoders.

1) Press

F

- the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).

2) Use the UP

B

and DOWN Ckeys to enable (On) or disable (Off)

Pan / Tilt encoders.

3) Press

F

to confirm the selection or LEFTDto keep current settings.

COLOR
Color mixing

Used for reversing the CMY color mixing system.

1) Press

F

- the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).

2) Use the UP

B

and DOWN Ckeys select one of the following settings:
RGB color mixing mode
CMY color mixing mode

3) Press

F

to confirm the selection or LEFTDto 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.

1) Press

F

– the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).

2) Use the UP

B

and DOWN Ckeys to enable (On) or disable (Off)

color change optimization.

3) Press

F

to confirm the selection or LEFTDto keep current settings.

SHUTTER
Shutter on error

Used for automatically closing the stop/strobe in the event of Pan/Tilt
position error.

1) Press

F

- the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).

2) Use the UP

B

and DOWN Ckeys to enable (On) or disable (Off)

automatic stop/strobe closing in the event of Pan/Tilt position error.

3) Press

F

to confirm the selection or LEFTDto keep current settings.

Dimmer on Shutter

Enables automatic closing of the dimmer when the strobe is completely closed.

1) Press F– the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).

2) Use the UP

B

and DOWN Ckeys to enable (On) or disable (Off)

the automatic closing of the dimmer.

3) Press

F

to confirm the selection or LEFTDto keep current settings.

DISPLAY

Used for automatically reduce brightness on the display after about 30
seconds in idle.

1) Press

F

- the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).

2) Use the UP

B

and DOWN Ckeys to enable (On) or disable (Off)

the decreasing of display brightness.

3) Press

F

to confirm the selection or LEFTDto keep current settings.

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olor

S

wap

P

an-Tilt

O

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O

ff

Encoder

Pan-Tilt

On

O

ff

C

olor

Mixing

RGB

C

MY

Fixwheel

S

hortcut

O

n

Off

Shutter

Shutter

On Error

On

Off

Dimmer On

Shutter

On

Off

On

Off

Display

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SETTING

Used to save 3 different settings of the items in the options menu and
relative submenus.

1) Press

F

- “Default preset” appears on the display.

2) Use the UP

B

and DOWN Ckeys to select one of the following

configurations:

- Default preset (*)

- User preset 1

- User preset 2

- User Preset 3

3) Press

F

- “Load preset X” appears on the display.

4) Use the UP

B

and DOWN Ckeys 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
Used for restoring default values on all options menu items and relevant
submenus.

1) Press

F

, 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

SYSTEM ERRORS

Shows a list of warnings and messages relevant to errors occurred since
the fixtures switching-on.

1) Pressing

F

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).

1) Press

F

- 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.

2) Press

F

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.

Information

INFORMATION MENU

R

eset To

Dafault

G

o Back

S

etting

D

efault

Preset

L

oad

Preset 1

Save To
P

reset 1

U

ser

Preset 1

L

oad

Preset 2

Save To
P

reset 2

U

ser

Preset 2

Load

Preset 3

Save To
P

reset 3

User

Preset 3

System

Errors

Fixture

Hours

Total XXX
Partial XXX

Reset...

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LAMP HOURS

Used for displaying the lamp working hours (total and partial).

1) Press

F

- 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.

2) Press

F

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).

1) Press

F

- 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.

2) Press

F

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

and return to the top menu level

SISTEM 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: 6-Ch (6 channel board)
2: 6-Ch (6 channel board)

BOARD DIAGNOSTIC

Used for displaying the status error of each board installed in the projector:
0: PT-3f (Pan / Tilt board)
1: 6-Ch (6 channel board)
2: 6-Ch (6 channel board)

DMX MONITOR

Used for displaying the projector DMX channel level in bit (Val) and in
percentage (Perc).

System
Version

Board Revis. Hw.rv.
CPU brd x.x.x x.x
com.dev x.x
0: PT-3f x.x x.x
1: 6-Ch x.x x.x
2: 6-Ch x.x x.x

Board

Diagnost.

Dmx

Monitor

Board Status Err%
0:PT-3f Good 0.00
1:6-Ch Good 0.00
2:6-Ch Good 0.00

Val Perc
Cyan XXX X%
Magenta XXX X%
Yellow XXX X%
C.T.O. XXX X%
Colour W. XXX X%
Strobe XXX X%
Dimmer XXX X%
Dimm. fine XXX X%
B.shap.Ins XXX X%
B.shap.Rot XXX X%
B.shap.Mov XXX X%
Lin.Zoom XXX X%
Pan XXX X%
Pan fine XXX X%
Tilt XXX X%
Tilt fine XXX X%
Function XXX X%
Reset XXX X%
Lamp On/Off XXX X%

Lamp

S

trikes

T

otal XXX

P

artial XXX

R

eset...

L

amp

H

ours

T

otal XXX

Partial XXX

Reset...

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Fans

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onitor

F

an Speed (RPM)

P

wr.Sup XXXX

B

all.In. XXXX

B

all.Out XXXX
Eff.In XXXX
Eff.Out XXXX
L

amp XXXX

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)
Lamp (Lamp Fan)

LAMP

Used for turning lamp on and off from the projector control panel.

1) Press

F

- the current settings appear on the display (On or Off).

2) Use the UP

B

and DOWN Ckeys to turn the lamp on (On) or off (Off)

3) Press

F

to confirm the selection or LEFT Dto keep current settings

and return to the top level.

RESET

Used for resetting the projector.

1) Press Fto 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.

1) Press

F

- the first channel appears on the display.

2) Use the UP

B

and DOWN Ckeys to select the required channel:

3) Press

F

and use the UP Band DOWN Ckeys to select the

required DMX level (value between 0 and 255).

4) Press LEFT

D

to return to the top menu level.

AUTOTEST

Allows you to check the proper functioning of effects.

1) Press

F

.

2) Use the UP

B

and DOWN Ckeys to select the required test.

3) Press

F

to confirm the selection or LEFTDto return to the top

menu level.

Test sequence:
Pan - Tilt effects (Pan & Tilt)
Colour effects (CMY, CTO, colour wheel)
Beam effects (Stopper-Strobe / Dimmer / Beam Shaper / Frost / Zoom)
All effects

Channel

Cyan xxx xx%
M

agenta xxx xx%
Yellow xxx xx%
C.T.O. xxx xx%
Colour W. xxx xx%
Strobe xxx xx%
Dimmer xxx xx%
Dimm.fine xxx xx%
B.shap.Ins xxx xx%
B.shap.Rot xxx xx%
B.shap.Mov xxx xx%
Lin. Zoom xxx xx%
Pan xxx xx%
Pan fine xxx xx%
Tilt xxx xx%
Tilt fine xxx xx%
Function xxx xx%
Reset xxx xx%
Lamp On/Off xxx xx%

Test

Pan-Tilt
Colour
Beam
All

TEST MENU

MANUAL CONTROL

L

amp

Manual
C

ontrol

O

n

Off

N

o

Y

es

Reset

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T

o enable the "Advanced Menu" set up the "Access code" (1234) using

the UP

B

, DOWN CRIGHT Ekeys.

Press

F

- "Menu advanced" appears on the display

UP LOAD FIRMWARE

Allows you to transfer the firmware from 1 fixture to all the connected fixtures.

1) Press

F

, 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.

1) Press

F

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.

1) Press

F

- “channels” appears on the display.

2) Using the UP

B

and DOWN Ckeys, select the effect you wish to

regulate.

3) Press

F

and use the RIGHT E, UP Band DOWN Cbuttons to

make the adjustment by setting a value between 0 and 255.

4) Press

F

to confirm the selection

or

LEFT Dto keep current set-

tings and return to the top level.

FACTORY DEFAULT

Allows you to restore default values of all channels (128).

1) Press

F

– a confirmation message appears on the display (Reset

calibration to factory default ?).

2) Select YES to reset calibration to factory default or NO to keep the
current setting and return to the top menu level.

ADVANCED MENU

A

dvanced

Code
1234

C

alibration

Pan 128
Tilt 128
C

yan 128

M

agenta 128
Yellow 128
CTO 128
D

immer 128

S

trobe 128
FrostMove 128
F

rostIns 128
Color 128
B

eam Shap.move 128

B

eam Shap.Ins. 128
Beam Shap.Rot. 128
F

actory default 128

Upload

F

irmware

T

ransfer the firmware on all

t

he connected fixtures ?
Are you sure ?
Yes/No

S

etup

M

odel

C

hanging to a wrong model
may damage the fixture.
Are you sure ?
Y

es/No

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Locking and releasing Pan and Tilt movements - Refer to the instructions in the UNPACKING AND PREPARATION section.
Opening the head covers - Fig. 10.

Closing the head covers - Fig. 11.

1/4 Turn

1

1/4 Turn

1

3

2

1

2

4

5

10 11

MAINTENANCE

Continue

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1

2

13

14

1

2

12

Lamp change - Fig 13
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.

Lamp regulation - Fig. 14
To centre the lamp, turn the three adjusting screws as shown in the figure.

Opening and closing lamp compartment - Fig. 12

OK NO NO

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Fan support plate opening and closing (Lower side) - Fig. 15

3

2

1

Lower Side

4

15

Fan support plate opening and closing (Upper side) - Fig. 16

Upper Side

1

2

16

Continue

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Periodical cleaning - Fig. 17
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.

Upper Side Lower Side

17

19

ALPHA WASH 1500 LT

Extraction of the effect modules: Preliminary operations - Fig. 18

2

3

1

4

Cut-Out

Upper Side

Lower Side

18

Continue

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19

5

6

7

8

Lower Side

9

10

11

12

Upper Side

14

13

Upper Side

15

Upper Side

Extraction of the effect modules - Fig. 19
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. 19 and 20 in reverse order

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Extraction of the effect modules - Fig. 20
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. 19 and 20 in reverse order

20

1

2

3

Upper Side Upper Side

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ALPHA WASH 1500 LT

661

(

26.02")

651

(25.36")

488

(19.21")

867

(34.13")

281

(11.06")

500

(19.69")

480

(18.90")

Power supplies available

- 200-240V 50/60Hz

Input power

•

2000VA a 230V 50Hz.

Lamp

Discharge lamp.

• Type HTI 1500W/60/P50 Lok-it

- Cap PGJ50

-

Colour temperature 6000 K

- Luminous flux 135000 lm

- Average life 750 h

- Any working position

• Type MSR Gold 1500 FastFit

- Cap PGJ50

- Colour temperature 6000 K

- Luminous flux 120000lm

-

Average life 750h

- Any working position

Motors

17 stepper motors, operating with microsteps,
totally microprocessor controlled.

Optical unit

•

Elliptic reflector with high luminous efficiency

Channels

Max 22 control channels.

Inputs

•

DMX 512

Movable body

•

Movement by means of two stepper motors, con­trolled 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.

CE Marking

In conformity with the European Union Low Voltage
Directive 2006/95/CE and Electromagnetic compa­tibility Directive 2004/108/CE.

S

afety 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.

B

ody

• Aluminium structure with die-cast plastic cover.

• Two side handles for transportation.

• Device locking PAN and TILT mechanisms for
transportation and maintenance.

Working position

Functioning in any position.

Weight

• about 46.7 Kg (102lbs 12ozs).

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

CAUSE AND SOLUTION OF PROBLEMS

THE PROJECTOR WILL NOT SWITCH ON

PROBLEMS

ELECTRONICS NON-OPERATIONAL

DEFECTIVE PROJECTION

REDUCED LUMINOSITY

POSSIBLE CAUSES CHECKS AND REMEDIES

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.

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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ALPHA WASH 1500 LT

CHANNEL FUNCTION

CHANNEL

STANDARD VECTOR

Dmx MODALITY

CYAN

MAGENTA

YELLOW

C.T.O.

COLOUR WHEEL

STOP / STROBE

DIMMER

DIMMER FINE

BEAM SHAPER INSERTION

BEAM SHAPER ROTATION

BEAM SHAPER MOVEMENT

ZOOM

PAN

PAN FINE

TILT

TILT FINE

FUNCTION

RESET

LAMP CONTROL (with Option "Lamp DMX" ON)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

C

YAN

MAGENTA

YELLOW

C.T.O.

COLOUR WHEEL

STOP / STROBE

DIMMER

DIMMER FINE

BEAM SHAPER INSERTION

BEAM SHAPER ROTATION

BEAM SHAPER MOVEMENT

ZOOM

PAN

PAN FINE

TILT

TILT FINE

FUNCTION

RESET

LAMP CONTROL (with Option "Lamp DMX" ON)

PAN - TILT TIME

COLOUR TIME

BEAM TIME

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BIT % EFFECT

255 100

COLOUR EXCLUDED

0 0.0

COLOUR INSERTED

CHANNEL 1

CYAN

CHANNEL 2

MAGENTA

CHANNEL 3

YELLOW

BIT % EFFECT

255 100

COLOUR INSERTED

0 0.0

COLOUR EXCLUDED

CHANNEL 1

CYAN

CHANNEL 2

MAGENTA

CHANNEL 3

YELLOW

•

COLOUR MIXING - channel 1 - 2 - 3

O

peration with option color mixing: RGB

O

peration with option color mixing: CMY

• COLOUR WHEEL - channel 5

BIT % EFFECT

255 100

FAST ROTATION 160 rpm

128050.0

0.0

SLOW ROTATION 0.2rpm

BLUE

ORANGE

AQUAMARINE

GREEN

CTO 3200

RED

WHITE

46.0

38.0

30.0

23.0

15.0

8.0

117

97

77

58

39

20

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%.

IMPORTANT: The lamp dim to half power 1 second after all the 3 channels stay at 0%
l

evel. The lamp goes back to full power when the channels level is put higher than 0%.

• STOP / STROBE - channel 6

I

MPORTANT: The lamp dim to half power 1 seconds after the channel stay at 0%

level. The lamp goes back to full power when the channel level is put higher than 0%.

MACRO

BIT % EFFECT

252 - 255 98.7 - 100

OPEN

0 - 3 0.0 - 1.2

CLOSED

213 - 225 83.7 - 88.2

RANDOM SLOW STROBE

4 1.7

SLOW STROBE (1 f lash/sec)

103 40.5

FAST STROBE (12 flash/sec)

104 - 107 41.0 - 42.0

OPEN

108 42.5

SLOW PULSATION

208 - 212 81.7 - 83.2

OPEN

226 - 238 88.7 - 93.2

RANDOM MEDIUM ST ROBE

239 - 251 93.7 - 98.2

RANDOM FAST STROBE

207 81.2

FAST PULSATION

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

•

DIMMER - channel 7

BIT % EFFECT

255 100

0 0.0

• DIMMER FINE - channel 8

BIT % EFFECT

255 100

0 0.0

• C.T.O. - channel 4

BIT % EFFECT

0 0.0

FILTER EXCLU DED

255 100

FILTER INSERT ED

CHANNEL 4

CTO

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• BEAM SHAPER ROTATION - channel 10

STOP

FAST ROTATION (120 rpm)

SLOW ROTATION (3 rph)

SLOW ROTATION (3 rph)

FAST ROTATION (120 rpm)

B

IT

%

EFFECT

191 - 192 74.7 - 75.0

255 100

193 75.5

190 74.2

128 50.0

S

TOP

540°

360°

0°

POSITION 540°127 49.7

POSITION 450°

105 41.7

POSITION 360°

84 33.0

POSITION 270°

63 24.7

POSITION 180°

42 16.2

0 0.0

POSITION 0°

POSITION 90°

2

1 8.2

BIT % EFFECT

128-191 50.0-74.7

U.V. FILTER

64-127 25.0-49.7

PRISM

0-63 0.0-24.7

WHITE

192-255

75.0-100

OVALIZER

•

BEAM SHAPER INSERTION - channel 9

• BEAM SHAPER MOVEMENT - channel 11

• ZOOM - channel 12

• PAN FINE - channel 14

Operation with option InvertPan

G

Off

(Tilt conventionally represented at 14% and option Invert TiltGOff)

BIT

%

255 100

0 0.0

Operation with option InvertPanGOn
(Tilt conventionally represented at 14% and option Invert Tilt

G

Off)

BIT

%

255 100

0 0.0

Operation with option InvertPanGOn
(

Tilt conventionally represented at 14% and option Invert Tilt

G

O

ff)

B

IT

%

255 100

0 0.0

BIT

%

255 100

0 0.0

•

PAN - channel 13

O

peration with option InvertPan

G

O

ff

(

Tilt conventionally represented at 14% and option Invert Tilt

G

O

ff)

BIT % EFFECT

255 100

WIDE BEAM

0 0.0

NARROW BEAM

BIT % EFFECT

255 100

WIDE BEAM

0 0.0

NARROW BEAM

Continue

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•

LAMP CONTROL (only with option LAMP DMX On) - channel: 19

LAMP ON (FULL POWER)

LAMP ON (FULL POWER)

BIT % EFFECT

255 100

180 70.5

0 0.0

101 39.5
100 39.0

LAMP OFF

179 70.0

26 10.0

LAMP OFF

25 9.7

UNUSED RANGE

Lamp ignition after 5 s
in full power levels.

Lamp switch off passing
t

hroug the unused
range and staying 5 s in
Lamp OFF levels.

LAMP ON (HALF POWER)

LAMP ON (HALF POWER)

I

mmediate transition
f

rom full to half power.

Immediate transition
from half to full power.

Lamp ignition not allowed
in half power.

ON

ON
ON

OFF

ON

OFF

•

FUNCTION - channel: 17

B

IT

%

EFFECT

255 100

51 20.0

39 15.0

26 10.0

13 5.0

0 0.0

LINEAR (DEFAULT)

UNUSED RANGE

UNUSED RANGE

CONVENTIONAL

NORMAL SPEED

FAS T SPEED (DEFAULT)

DIMMER CURVE
F

UNCTION

PAN-TILT
FUNCTION

•

RESET - channel: 18

BIT % EFFECT

255 100

128 50.0
127 49.7

7

7

3

0.0

76 29.7

2

6 10.0

25 9.7

0 0.0

C

omplete reset is activated passing

t

hroug the unused range and staying

5 seconds in complete reset levels.

COMPLETE RESET
PAN / TILT RESET

PAN / TILT RESET
EFFECTS RESET

EFFECTS RESET

UNUSED RANGE

Pan / Tilt reset is activated passing
t

hroug the unused range and staying

5

seconds in Pan / Tilt reset levels.

E

ffects reset is activated passing

t

hroug the unused range and staying

5

seconds in Effects reset levels.

COMPLETE RESET

• TILT FINE - channel 16

Operation with option Invert Tilt

G

Off

(Pan conventionally represented at 0% and option Invert Pan

G

Off)

BIT %

255 100

0 0.0

SE

T
X

S
E
L

D
M
X

SE

T
X

S
E
L

D
M
X

Operation with option Invert TiltGOn
(Pan conventionally represented at 0% and option Invert Pan

G

Off)

•

TILT - channel 15

Operation with option Invert Tilt

G

Off

(Pan conventionally represented at 0% and option Invert PanGOff)

BIT

%

255 100

128 50.0

0 0.0

S

E

T
X

S
E
L

D
M
X

SE

T
X

S
E
L

D
M
X

SE

T
X

S
E
L

D
M
X

BIT

%

255 100

128 50.0

0 0.0

SE

T
X

S
E
L

D
M
X

SE

T
X

S
E
L

D
M
X

S

E

T
X

S
E
L

D
M
X

Operation with option Invert TiltGOn
(

Pan conventionally represented at 0% and option Invert Pan

G

O

ff)

BIT %

255 100

0 0.0

The functions are actived passing through the "unused range" and staying 5 seconds
i

n necessary level.

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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

11

55
56

12

57
58

13

59
60
61 14
62
63

15

64
65
66 16
67
68

17

69
70
71 18
72
73

19

74
75
76 20
77
78
79 21
80
81

22

82
83
84 23
85

BIT Seconds

86

24

87
88
89 25
90
91

26

92
93
94 27
95
96

28

97
98
99 29
100
101
102 30
103
104

31

105
106
107 32
108
109

33

110
111
112 34
113
114

35

115
116
117 36
118
119

37

120
121
122 38
123
124
125 39
126
127

40

128

BIT Seconds

129
130 41
131
132

42

133
134
135 43
136
137

44

138
139
140 45
141
142

46

143
144
145 47
146
147

48

148
149
150 49
151
152
153 50
154
155

51

156
157
158 52
159
160

53

161
162
163 54
164
165

55

166
167
168 56
169
170

57

171

BIT Seconds

172
173 58
174
175
176 59
177
178

60

179
180
181 65
182
183

70

184
185
186 75
187
188

80

189
190
191 85
192
193

90

194
195
196 95
197
198

100

199
200
201 110
202
203
204 120
205
206

130

207
208
209 140
210
211

150

212
213
214 160
215

BIT Seconds

216

170

217
218
219 180
220
221

190

222
223
224 200
225
226
227 210
228
229

220

230
231
232 230
233
234

240

235
236
237 250
238
239

260

240
241
242 270
243
244

280

245
246
247 290
248
249

300

250
251
252

310

253
254

255

Follow cue

Data

TIMING CHANNELS

TIME TABLE

T

iming Channel Channel function

20 Pan - Tilt time Pan - Tilt - (Pan fine - Tilt fine)
21 Colour time CMY - C.T.O. - Colour Wheel
22 Beam time Dimmer - Beam Shaper Insertion - Zoom

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