ETC High End Systems SolaWash 1000, High End Systems SolaPix 7 User Manual

Automated Luminaire

User Manual

Version 1.2 — Revision A

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Contacting High End Systems 1

Headquarters
Technical Support

FCC Information 1

Patents 1

Terms and Conditions and Warranty Information 1

Product Modification Warning 2

Mise En Garde Contre La Modification Du Produit
Produktmodifikationswarnung
Av vertenza S ul la Modifica Del Prodotto
Advertencia De Modifi catión Del Producto

Important Safety Information 3

Fixture Overview

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Dimensions 5

Safety Considerations

General Operation and Use Guidelines 7

Install the Fixture

Power

Input and Power Factor 10

Connector Specification 10

DMX Control

DMX Connector Pinout 11

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Table of Cont ents i

Connect DMXCables to Fixture 12

DM X Control and Ethernet Output

Terminate DMX 12

Set the DMX Start Address 13

DMX Channels 13

Ethernet Control

Connect EthernetCables to a Fixture 14

Ethernet Control and DMX Thru

Set the DMX Start Address 15

Set the Control Input and Universe 15

Configure the Fixture

Navigate the User Interface 16

Set Fixture Parameters 17

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DM X Address
Info Menu
Set Menu
Test Menu
Preset Menu

Error Codes

Cleaning and Maintenance

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purcha se of the SolaWash 1000 automated fixture. This manual
provides important information for the sa fe installation, configuration, and maintenance of your
SolaWash 1000 fixture.

Contacting High End Systems

High End Systems, Inc. is an ETC company.

Headquarters

For Custome r Service or Sales support, please contact our company headquarte rs:

2105 Gracy Farms Lane

Austin, TX 78758 USA

Te l: 512.836.2242

Fax: [phone]

Toll-free: 800.890.8989

Website: highend.com

Technical Support

If you are having difficulties installing, configuring, or operating your SolaWash 1000, your most
convenient resources are the references given in this manual. To search more widely, try the
High End Systems, Inc. we bsite a t highend.com.

24-hour emergency support is a vailable. Contact High End Technical Services at

[phone].

FCC Information

This equipment ha s been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. T hese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interfere nce whe n the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment ge nerates, use s, and can radiate ra dio freque ncy energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, ma y cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is lik ely to cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

Patents

NO T ICE OF INT E LLE CTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

High End Systems, Inc. products are protected by one or more patents listed on the High End
Systems, Inc. website: https://www.highend.com/pa tents and/or are subject to one or more
pending patents.

Terms and Conditions and Warranty Information

Complete te rms and conditions and warranty information can be found on the High End
Systems, Inc. website:https://www.highend.com/pub/products/HES-Warranty-Information.pdf.

Int roduct ion 1

Product Modification Warning

High End Systems products are designed and manufactured to me et the requirements of the
United States and International safety regulations. Modifications to the product could affect
safety and render the product non-compliant to relevant safe ty standards.

Mise En Garde Contre La Modification Du Produit

Les produits High End Systems sont conçus et fabriqués conformément aux exigences de
règlements internationaux de sécurité. Toute modication du produit peut entraîner sa non
conformité aux normes de sécurité en vigueur.

Produktmodifikationswarnung

Design und Hestellung von High End Systems e ntprechen den Anforderungen der U.S.
Amerika nische n und interna tionalen Sicherheithsvorschriften. Abände runge n dieses Produktes
können dessen Sicherheit beeinträchtigen und unter Umständen gegen die diesbezügliche n
Siche rheitsnormen verstoße n.

Avvertenza Sulla Modifica Del Prodotto

I prodotti di High End Syste ms sono stati progetta ti e fabbricati per soddisfare i requisiti delle
normative di sicurezza statunitensi ed inte rnazionali. Qualsiasi modifica al prodotto potrebbe
pregiudicare la sicurezza e rendere il prodotto non conforme agli standard di sicurezza
pertinenti.

Advertencia De Modificatión Del Producto

Los productos de High End Systems están diseñados y fabricados para cumplir los re quisitos de
las reglamentaciones de seguridad de los Estados Unidos e inte rnacionales. Las modificaciones
al producto podría n afectar la segurida d y de jar al producto fuera de conformidad con las
normas de seguridad relevantes.

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Important Safety Information

Please read all instructions prior to assembling, mounting, and operating this equipme nt.
Continued and safe operation of this fixture is the responsibility of the operator. This ma nual will
give tips for that continued safe operation. At any time plea se contact High End Systems
technical support for any safety concerns.

The following international note, ca ution, and warning symbols appear in margins throughout
this manual to highlight important messages.

Note:

CAUTION:

surface s may reach very high tempe rature s. Allow the fi xture to cool before
handling or servicing.

CAUTION:

undefined or unwanted consequences of an action, potential for data loss or
an equipment problem.

Notes are helpful hints and information that is supplemental to the main text.

This sta tement indicates that while ope ra ting, equipment

A Caution statement indicates situations where there may be

WARNING: A Wa rning sta tement indicates situa tions where damage may

occur, pe ople may be harme d, or the re are serious or dangerous
consequence s of an acti on

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! T his warning stateme nt indicate s

situa tions whe re there is a risk of electric shock .

Int roduct ion 3

Fixture Overview

For technica l specifications of the SolaWash 1000 fixture, see the technical data sheet:

https://www.highend.com/documentation/SolaWash1000/Sola Wash1000-Datasheet.pdf

1: Lens
2: Tilt lock
3: Display
4: [MODE/ESC] button
5: Left button
6: [Enter] button
7: Down button
8: Right button
9: Up button
10: Pan lock
11: Power in
12: Fuse
13: USB
14: DMX In
15: DMXThru
16: Ethernet
17: Ethernet
18: Handle

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Dimensions

19.7in

[500mm]

12.7in

[324mm]

22.6in

[574mm]

11.1in

[282mm]

8.6in

[218mm]

17.5in

[444mm]

18.1in

[460mm]

28.6in

[726mm]

19.5in

[495mm]

4.7in

[118mm]

7.1in

[180mm]

23.8in

[605mm]

Dimensions shown are listed as inches [millimeters].

Fix ture Over view 5

Safety Considerations

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In order to ensure safe operation, follow the safety instructions and warning notes in this user
manual and any instructions from the manufa cturer re presentative.

The SolaWash 1000 fixture is inte nded for professional use only. Not for residential use.
Read the entire manual before using this equipment.
Conta ct your High End Systems dealer or High End Systems technical support before
performing any service in order to maintain warranty coverage .

WARNING: For your safe ty, read the following warnings and notice s

before use:

This equipment is designed for operation by qualified pe rsonnel only .
Di sconnect the unit from power and DMX a nd data before servicing.
Replace fuses with the specified type and rating only.
Mak e sure that the a vaila ble voltage is within the stated range.
NE M A Type 1 enclosure , indoor use , dry locations only. Do not use
outdoors. This fixture is intended for use where humidity does not
exceed 90% (non- condensing) .
Do not use this fixture with a da maged power lead (cord set) . If the
le a d is damaged, it must be replaced by a qua lified technician with an
equival ent type before use. Conta ct your local authorized dealer for
spa re power leads.
Do not use this fixture if the lens, protection scre e n, or ultraviolet
screen is damage d. Dama ge d lenses must be replaced before use.
Contact y our loca l authorize d deal er for a replacement.
When the fix ture has be en store d or tra nsported in cold tempe rature s,
allow it to warm to room te mpera ture for a minimum of one hour
before applying powe r. Applying power to a cold fixture may cause
dama ge to the fixture a nd void the ma nufacturer warranty .
This is a Cla ss 1 device and must be grounded. Follow national and
local codes.
Do not project the beam onto combustible substa nces.
Ke ep fixture head at le a st 0.1 m ( 0 .33 ft) away from any fl ammable
ma te ria ls.
Minimum distance to lighted obje cts:2 m (6 .56 ft).
When you powe r on the fixture, you may notice smoke or odor. This is
normal and should decrease gradually. If smoke or odor persists,
disconne ct the fixture from powe r a nd contact your High End Syste ms
dealer or High End Systems technical support.

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! D o not operate this de vice with the

cover open.

CAUTION:

handling and servicing.

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Hot Surfaces. Allow the fixture to cool completely before