GLP Impression FR1 Moving Head Hybrid, weiß, Impression FR1 TM Moving Head Hybrid, schwarz User Manual [EN]

User Manual

Fixture software version 118-14-13

GLP® impression® FR1 User Manual Revision F

This manual covers firmware version 118-14-13

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indirect loss, consequential or economic loss or any other loss occasioned by the use of,
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Contents

1. Safety ............................................................................................... 4

2. Avoiding damage ......................................................................... 9

3. Product overview ........................................................................10

4. Product features ..........................................................................11

5. Preparation for use ......................................................................15

6. Control menus and LCD display ...............................................19

7. Control menu layout ...................................................................20

8. DMX channel layout ...................................................................25

9. Service and maintenance .........................................................28

10. Technical specifications .............................................................30

11. Dimensions ...................................................................................32

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1. Safety

Key to symbols

The following symbols are used in this manual:

Warning! Safety hazard.
Risk of severe injury or
death.

Warning! See user
manual for important
safety information.

Warning! Risk of eye
injury.

Warning! Hazardous voltage.
Risk of lethal or severe
electric shock.

Warning! Fire hazard.

General safety information

Read this section carefully before installing or using the product. If you have any
doubts or questions about how to use the product safely, contact your GLP® supplier
for assistance. Your GLP supplier will be happy to help.

The impression® FR1 and this user manual are intended for use by experienced
professionals with the knowledge and skills to set up, operate, and maintain high­powered, remotely controlled lighting equipment safely and efficiently. These
operations require expertise that may not be provided in this manual.

• Respect all warnings and directions given in this user manual and on the product.
Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the safety precautions it contains
before installing or using the product. The manufacturer will take no responsibility for
damages or harm resulting from disregard for the information in this manual.

• Check the GLP website at www.glp.de and make sure that you have the latest
version of this user manual. Check also that the software version indicated on page 2
of the user manual matches the version installed in the product. You can download
the correct version of this user manual if necessary.

• Make the user manual available to all installers and operators and save the manual
for future reference.

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• If you have questions about the safe operation of the impression FR1, please contact
an authorized GLP distributor (see list of distributors at www.glp.de).

• Use the product only as directed in this user manual. Observe all markings in this user
manual and on the product.

• Refer any service operation not described in this manual and refer all repairs to a
technician authorized by GLP.

• The light source in this product must not be changed by the end user.

• Read and follow the user documentation for all additional equipment.

Electrical safety

• Do not allow the product to come into contact with water or moisture.

• Use only a source of AC mains power that complies with local building and electrical

codes and has both overload and ground fault (earth fault) protection.

• Ensure that the product is electrically connected to ground (earth).

• Disconnect the product from AC mains power before carrying out any installation or

maintenance work and when the product is not in use.

• Neutrik powerCON connectors are not suitable for hot-plugging, so ensure that the
power outlets or power switches on the circuits used to supply the product with power
are located near the product and are easily accessible so that the product can
easily be disconnected from power.

• Disconnect the product from power immediately if the power plug or any seal, cover,
cable, or other component is damaged, defective, deformed, wet or showing signs
of overheating. Do not reapply power until the product has been repaired and made
safe by a technician authorized by GLP.

• Before using the product, check that all power distribution equipment and cables are
in perfect condition and rated for the electrical requirements of all connected
devices.

• Use only Neutrik powerCON cable connectors for input and throughput at the
product’s power connectors.

• Use minimum 14 AWG or 1.5 mm2 power input and relay cables that are minimum
16 A rated and temperature-rated to suit the application. In the USA and Canada the
cables must be UL-listed, type SJT or equivalent. In the EU the cables must be type
H05VV-F or equivalent.

• Do not connect devices to power in a chain using their power throughput connectors
if the total maximum current draw of all the devices in the chain when added
together will exceed the current rating of any cable or connector used at any point
in the chain. The supplied power input cable is rated as follows:

- US power cable: 16 A, 14 AWG, UL listed, E304117, SJT, 4.9 ft.

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- EU power cable: 16 A, 1.5 mm², H05VV-F, 1.5 m
Do not connect more than sixteen (16) impression FR1 fixtures to power in a chain at

100-120 V, 60 Hz.

Do not connect more than thirty-two (32) impression FR1 fixtures to power in a chain
at 200-240 V, 50 Hz.

• The voltage and frequency at the Mains Out socket are the same as the voltage and
frequency applied to the Mains In socket. Only connect devices to the Mains Out
socket that accept this voltage and frequency.

• If a fuse blows, replace it with one of the original type and rating only. If new fuses
blow, disconnect the product from power and send it to a technician authorized by
GLP for repair.

Fire safety and protection from burns

• Do not operate the product if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 45° C (115° F).

• The surface of the product’s casing can reach up to 55° C (131° F) during operation.

Avoid contact by persons and materials. Do not install the product in a location
where there is a risk of accidental contact. Allow the product to cool for at least 10
minutes before handling

• Keep the product well away from flammable materials.

• Keep all combustible materials (e.g. fabric, wood, paper) at least 100 mm (4 in.)

away from the product.

• Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the product. Provide a
minimum clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) around fans and air vents.

• Do not illuminate surfaces within 500 mm (19.7 in.) of the product.

• Do not install a fuse that has a higher rating than the one originally installed in the

product. Do not bypass fuses.

• Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto optical components.

• The product’s optical components can focus the sun’s rays, creating a risk of fire and

damage. Do not expose the front of the product to sunlight or any other intense light
source, even from an angle.

Eye safety

• The impression FR1 is classified as a Risk Group 2 product according to EN 62471.
Possibly hazardous radiation emitted.

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• Do not stare into the light output from the product. May be harmful to the eyes.

• Do not look at the product’s light output with optical instruments or any device that

may concentrate the light output.

• Make sure that persons working on or near the product are not looking directly into
the light output when the product lights up suddenly. This can happen when power is
applied, when the product receives a DMX signal, or when certain control menu
items are selected.

• Provide well-lit conditions to reduce the pupil diameter of anyone working on or near
the product.

Strobe safety

• Flashing light, particularly at 5 - 30 Hz, may cause seizures in persons with
photosensitive epilepsy. Do not use strobe effects for extended periods.

• Comply with local regulations on the use of strobe lighting and notify the public in
advance with highly visible warning signs when strobe effects are used.

• If a seizure occurs, stop using strobe effects. Seek professional medical help. Note the
time that the seizure starts and finishes. Call emergency medical help urgently if the
seizure lasts more than five minutes, if it is the person’s first seizure, or if the person is
injured. While waiting for help to arrive, consider the following general advice for
caring for a person who is having a seizure: Protect the affected person from injuring
themselves on hard or sharp objects. If necessary, move the person to a safe place.
Lay them on their side with their head supported to prevent it from hitting the floor.
Loosen any tight clothing around their neck. Do not use force to hold the person or
restrict their movements. Do not put anything in their mouth, including your fingers.

Installation safety and protection from personal injury

• Installation must be performed by qualified personnel only and carried out in
accordance with applicable regulations such as DIN VDE 0711-217.

• The product is not portable when installed.

• Ensure that the supporting structure and installation hardware used can hold at least

10 times the weight of the load that they support.

• Suspend the product with hardware specifically designed and rated for the purpose.
Check that the hardware is in perfect condition. Fasteners must be steel grade 8.8
strength or better. Rigging clamps must be half-coupler type that completely encircle
the rigging truss chord.

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• Screws or bolts used for mounting hardware must protrude minimum 9 mm / 0.36 in.
and maximum 11 mm / 0.43 ins. into the threaded holes in the base of the fixture.

• If the product is installed in a location where it may cause injury or damage if it falls,
install as directed in this manual a safety cable or similar secondary attachment that
will hold the product if a primary attachment fails. The secondary attachment must
be approved by an official body such as TÜV as a safety attachment for the weight
that it secures, it must comply with EN 60598-2-17 Section 17.6.6, and it must be able to
support a static suspended load that is ten times the weight that it secures.

• Fasten the product to a structure or surface as directed in this user manual. Do not
use safety cables as the primary means of support.

• Before applying power to the product, ensure that the moving head can move
through its full range without risk of collision. Allow a minimum center-to-center
distance of 360 mm / 14.2 in. between fixtures.

• Check that all covers and rigging hardware items are secure.

• Do not operate the product with missing or damaged covers, shields or any optical

component.

• Restrict access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever
installing, servicing or moving the product.

• If the product becomes damaged, stop using it immediately and disconnect it from
power. Do not attempt to use a product that is obviously damaged.

• Do not modify the product in any way not described in this user manual.

• Install genuine GLP parts only.

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2. Avoiding damage

Do not point the front of the fixture towards the sun or other strong light sources. The
front lens focuses and concentrates light just like a magnifying glass. Strong light can
cause internal damage to the fixture, melting components or starting an internal fire
within seconds.

Figure 1. Avoiding damage from light sources

Damage can occur whether the fixture is powered on or off. See Figure 1.Damage
can also occur if the light hits the front of the fixture at an angle: the fixture does not
need to be pointing directly at the sun or other light source.

To avoid problems from strong light sources:

• Do not expose the front of a fixture to sunlight or any other strong light source.

• For outdoor applications during daylight, make sure that the front face of any fixture is

shielded or points away from the sun, even when not in use.

• Avoid pointing other high-powered beam lights directly at the fixture.

Do not pick up or carry the fixture by the front lens bezel. The LCD display is also fragile.
Picking up or supporting the fixture in these spots could result in damage that is not
covered by the product warranty.

Use only original spare parts. Any structural modification of the system will void the
product warranty.

Inspect the fixture regularly and clean it if necessary. Clean the fixture only as directed
in this manual. Oils, solvents, and other chemicals commonly used for cleaning can
damage the lens coatings and surfaces.

Do not drop the fixture or expose it to mechanical stress.

Do not expose the fixture to heat (from other lighting fixtures for example).

Transportation and storage

Transport the impression FR1 either in a flightcase or in its original packaging to protect
the fixture from damage caused by shocks during transportation.

Store the fixture in a dry location when not in use.

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3. Product overview

A

B

G

I

A – Front lens assembly

B – Control panel with backlit LCD display

C – DMX in

D – Safety cable attachment point

H

Figure 2: Product overview

F

C

D

E

E – AC mains power in

F – Cooling vent

G – DMX out (thru)

H – Safety cable attachment point

I – AC mains power out (thru)

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4. Product features

The impression FR1 from GLP® is a high-quality moving head lighting fixture with a
60 watt RGBW LED and advanced optics that give a powerful, homogenous and
sharply defined beam throughout the fixture’s 10:1 zoom range. Advanced German
design allows exceptional performance and a versatile feature set to be packed into
one of the most compact moving head lighting fixtures currently available, with GLP’s
familiar baseless format. The fixture is designed for ease of installation, with Neutrik
powerCON IN and THRU connections allowing daisy-chained power lines.

The impression FR1 is designed for permanent or temporary indoor use. It can be used
outdoors if it is protected from moisture and precautions are taken to prevent damage
from direct sunlight. It may be placed upright on a level surface or suspended from a
suitable structure as described this manual.

The impression FR1 is not suitable for household use, for use in any location where
unattended children have access to it, or for use in permanent outdoor installations.

Light source

The impression FR1 is equipped with an OSRAM Ostar RGBW LED with a rated lifetime of
up to 50 000 hours.

Removable micro-Fresnel lens

A detachable micro-Fresnel lens is fitted to the front of the fixture to give a smoother
beam. It is possible to remove this lens to obtain a harder-edged beam (see page 28).

Pan and tilt

The impression FR1 pans through 540° and tilts through 220° with coarse and fine
control channels and self-correcting position feedback.

Pan and tilt position feedback can be disabled using the control panel or the
Control/Settings DMX channel.

The direction of pan and tilt movement can be reversed by selecting Invert command
using the control panel or the Control/Settings DMX channel, and you can also swap
pan and tilt via the control panel. Inverting and swapping movement is a fast way of
obtaining symmetrical effects without reprogramming at the console.

The default settings for position feedback, inversion and swapping are OFF.
Continuous (endless) pan rotation is also available on a separate DMX channel.

Color

The impression FR1 provides both color presets and 0-100% continuous RGBW color
mixing.

You should normally set RGBW levels to 100% when you begin to use the color presets
channel, but after you have selected a color on the color preset channel you can
fine-tune it using the RGBW channels.

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CTC

The CTC DMX channel lets you adjust color temperature from 2500 to 10 000 K.

You should normally set RGBW levels to 100% when you begin to use the CTC channel,
but after you have selected a color temperature on the CTC channel you can fine­tune it using the RGBW channels.

Shutter effects

The impression FR1 features an electronic dimmer / shutter system that provides pulse
and strobe effects.

Dimming

0 – 100% continuous dimming is available.

Light
output

DMX control value

Figure 3. Dimming curves

See Figure 3. You can select from three different dimming curves using the control
panel or the Control/Settings DMX channel: Linear, Soft and Extra soft:

• Light output using the Linear curve will appear to increase and decrease evenly
throughout the dimming range.

• The Soft and Extra soft curves give finer control at low light levels (where the eye is
more sensitive to changes in light level) and coarser control at high levels.

The default setting is Extra soft.

Fan modes

The four different cooling fan modes give you a range of options to choose from
depending on how much you want to give priority to high-intensity light output or to
low fan noise:

• Regulated gives priority to light output. If the fixture is blacked out, fans run at
minimum speed. When light output intensity is increased, temperature regulation

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increases fan speed to the level necessary to keep the fixture at optimum
temperature.

If light output is set to maximum intensity but the fans can keep the fixture at optimum
temperature, there will be no regulation of light intensity. If the fixture begins to
exceed optimum temperature, light intensity will be reduced until optimum
temperature can be maintained.

• High mode is optimized for maximum light output and suits operation in high ambient
temperatures. Fans are set to constant operation at high speed and light output
intensity is regulated in order to keep fixture temperature at optimum level.

Besides maximizing light output in high ambient temperatures, you can use this mode
to cool down a fixture quickly or to remove dust from cooling fans.

• Medium mode is suitable for low-noise operation in normal ambient temperatures.
Fans are set to constant operation at medium speed and light output intensity is
regulated in order to keep fixture temperature at optimum level.

• Low mode is optimized for minimum noise. Fans are set to constant operation at low
speed and light output intensity is regulated in order to keep fixture temperature at
optimum level.

This mode gives an extremely low fan noise level, but if you use it in high ambient
temperatures there may be a noticeable reduction in light output intensity.

In all fan modes, if fixture temperature reaches a dangerous level, LEDs will be shut
down for a period until the fans have brought the temperature down to a safe level.

You can set the cooling fan mode using the control panel or the Control/Settings DMX
channel.

Movement performance

Three settings are available for the movement of mechanical effects (pan, tilt, zoom
etc.):

• In Normal mode, movement is set to achieve a balance between speed, noise and
smoothness that will be best in average situations. This is the default setting.

• In Fast mode, all movement is set to high speed. This mode gives impressively fast
effects, but noise levels will be higher than in Normal mode.

• In Smooth mode, movement is optimized to obtain the smoothest action and lowest
noise. This mode gives super low-noise operation and smooth performance, but effect
movement is slower than in Normal mode.

You can select movement performance settings using the control panel or the
Control/Settings DMX channel.

No-DMX (behavior when the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal)

You can set the fixture to respond in four different ways if no DMX signal is present (if
the fixture is being controlled by DMX but the DMX signal stops, or if you apply power
to the fixture when no DMX signal is present):

• Hold sets the fixture to continue obeying the last DMX values it received. This is the
default setting.

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• Blackout sets the fixture to black out whenever it is not receiving a DMX signal.

• Stand-Alone sets the fixture to play its stored stand-alone scene (see DMX Shot below)

when the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal. If no stand-alone scene is stored in
memory, the fixture will black out.

• DMX Shot takes a snapshot of the DMX values that are currently being received and
stores them in the fixture’s memory as its stand-alone scene. The fixture will display this
stand-alone scene if it is set to Stand-Alone (see above) and is not receiving a DMX
signal.

You can select one of the above four settings using the control panel or the
Control/Settings DMX channel.

Zoom

The impression FR1 has a 10:1 zoom range. You can narrow the beam angle from 35° in
flood mode to 3.7° in spot mode.

Zoom can be inverted from flood  spot to spot  flood using the control panel and
the Control/Settings DMX channel. The default setting for zoom inversion is OFF.

Control panel

The control panel on the side of the yoke has a backlit graphic LCD display for setting
up the fixture and changing fixture settings. See ‘Control menu layout’ on page 20 for
a table showing the control menu structure and options available.

PWM frequency

You can change the LED dimming PWM frequency using either a DMX command or a
control panel setting in order to avoid flicker and beat frequencies in video images.

The default PWM setting is 582 Hz. You can adjust the PWM frequency continuously
from 582 to 618 Hz, or you can set it to either 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600 Hz. Note that a
higher PWM frequency may affect dimming performance.

The PWM frequency setting is stored in the fixture and is not affected by cycling power
off and on. However, it will be affected if you use the Factory default command in the
control menus.

You should set all the fixtures in an installation to the same PWM frequency in order to
ensure the same performance. As described above, you can do this using the PWM
frequency selection or Factory default commands in the control menus or using the
PWM frequency DMX channel.

Installation options

The base has M10 threaded holes for direct fastening of half-coupler clamps. A
countersunk M10 bolt for clamp attachment is supplied with the fixture.

Two eyelets are provided for safety cable attachment.

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5. Preparation for use

Warning! Read ‘Safety’ starting on page 4 for important safety information

that you must understand before you install or operate the fixture.

Included Items

The impression FR1 is supplied with a power cord with powerCON connector and an
M10 x 11 countersunk bolt for fastening a half-coupler clamp to the base of the fixture.

Orientation and location

The impression FR1 may be rigged in any orientation or placed on a level surface.

Keep the head at least 0.5 m (20 in.) away from combustible materials (including
curtains and stage scenery) when the fixture is installed.

Make sure that there is no risk of collision when the head pans and tilts. Allow a
minimum center-to-center distance of 360 mm / 14.2 in. between impression FR1
fixtures.

Mounting on a rigging truss

To mount the impression FR1 on a rigging truss or similar
support in any orientation:

Pass an M10 steel bolt or screw through a half-coupler

type rigging clamp. See Figure 4. Check that the bolt will
protrude minimum 9 mm / 0.35 in. and maximum 11 mm /

0.43 in. into the base of the fixture when tightened.

Figure 4. Bolt protrusion

B

Figure 5. Mounting points in base

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See Figure 5. Fasten the bolt through the rigging

clamp into hole A in the center of the base of the
fixture so that the rigging clamp is held securely.
You can also install narrow half coupler clamps
through holes B, but these extra clamps are not
necessary.

Fasten the rigging clamp securely around a chord

on a rigging truss or similar bar.

See Figure 6. Attach a safety cable to one of the

safety cable attachment points in the fixture base
and loop it around the truss chord or bar so that it
will hold the fixture if the rigging clamp fails. Take
up as much slack as possible in the safety cable
(by looping it more than once around the truss, for
example).

Make sure that the head will not collide with

another fixture or any other object when it tilts
and rotates.

Figure 6. Safety cable

attachment

Placing on a surface

You can stand the impression FR1 upright on its rubber feet on a flat, stable, horizontal
surface.

If necessary to prevent the fixture from moving if the surface is slippery or falling, pass a
ratchet strap, webbing or other bracing strap through the safety cable attachment
points (see Figure 6) and fasten it to secure anchoring points.

Make sure that the head will not collide with anything when it tilts and rotates.

Connecting to power

The AC mains power supply must include a connection to ground / protective earth. It
must be protected against ground / earth leakage and overload. The autosensing
power supply accepts AC power at 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz. Do not connect the fixture to
power at any other voltage or to an external dimmer.

The impression FR1 does not have a power ON/OFF switch. Power is applied to the
fixture as soon as the power cable becomes live.

The impression FR1 has a 3-conductor Neutrik powerCON socket that accepts AC
power from a Neutrik powerCON female cable connector.

Important! powerCON connectors do not support hot-plugging. Shut down power to
the power cable before you connect it to the fixture, or you may cause arcing and
deterioration of the contacts at the connector.

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To connect the fixture to power:

Check that power to the power input cable is shut down.

See I in Figure 2 on page 10. Connect the power input cable to the Mains In socket

by inserting and twisting clockwise to lock.

Before applying power, check that the head is unlocked and can move freely and

check that nobody is looking directly into the front of the fixture.

Connecting multiple fixtures to power in a chain

You can connect fixtures to power in a daisy-chain to simplify your power circuit
layout.

Warning! The power input cable supplied with the fixture is rated 16 A
maximum. Add together the maximum current draw ratings of all the
devices that you intend to connect to power in a daisy chain and do not

create a chain with a total maximum current draw of more than 16 A, or
you will create a risk of fire and electric shock. Do not connect more than sixteen (16)
impression FR1 fixtures to power in a chain at 100-120 V, 60 Hz. Do not connect more
than thirty-two (32) impression FR1 fixtures to power in a chain at 200-240 V, 50 Hz.

To connect fixtures to power in a chain:

Obtain power relay cables that have male and female Neutrik powerCON

connectors. Cables must be minimum 14 AWG or 1.5mm2, rated minimum 16 A and
suitable for the environment and application.

Check that the total current draw of all the devices in the chain will not exceed

16 A.

Check that power is not applied to the input cable.

Connect the power input cable to the Mains In socket (see I in Figure 2 on

page 10).

Connect a relay cable to the Mains Out socket (see E in Figure 2 on page 10) of the

first fixture and to the Mains In socket of the next fixture in the chain. Continue until
the chain is complete.

Before applying power, check that the heads are unlocked and can move freely

and check that nobody is looking directly into the front of a fixture.

Installing power connectors

It is possible to install a cord cap / mains power plug that is suitable for your local
convenience receptacles / power sockets on the supplied power input cable. If you
do this, check that the cord cap / plug is rated minimum 250 V, 16 A, that it has a
connection to ground / earth and that it has an integral cable grip. Follow the cord
cap / plug manufacturer’s assembly instructions.

If you need to install a Neutrik powerCON connector on a power cable, follow the
instructions given in the Support area of the Neutrik website at www.neutrik.com.

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Respect the color coding used in the supplied power cable and in your local mains
power wiring system. US and EU systems use the color coding shown below:

US system Black White Green

EU system Brown Blue Yellow/green

Live or L Neutral or N

Ground / Earth or

Main fuse

See Figure 7. The main fuse sits in a holder in
the bottom of the base.

If the fixture appears to be completely shut
down even though power is applied, the
main fuse may have blown. Disconnect the
fixture from power before replacing the fuse.
Replace only with a fuse of the same type
and rating.

Figure 7. Main fuse

Connecting to a DMX control data link

The impression FR1 provides 5-pin XLR IN and THRU sockets for connection to a USITT
DMX512 data link.

Connectors use standard DMX pinout:

• Pin 1 = Ground

• Pin 2 = -ve / data cold

• Pin 3 = +ve / data hot.

• Pins 4 and 5 are not used.

If you would like any advice with planning and installing a DMX link, your GLP supplier
will be happy to provide assistance.

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6. Control menus and LCD display

Warning! DMX control is disabled when the control menus are active. Be

prepared for the head to move as soon as you exit the control menus.

The control panel and LCD display provide access to user settings, readouts, and
utilities.

When power is applied, the fixture resets and impression and FR1 appear the display
panel. After the reset has completed, the main menu is displayed:

V:1.15/NE 582

-214
Next

198

DMX Start Address

215

Mode Enter Down UP

O O

Figure 8. Main menu

See Figure 8. From left to right, the top line of the main menu displays:

• Main CPU software version

• DMX control mode: N (Normal)

• Dimming curve: L (Linear), S (Soft) or E (Extra Soft)

• PWM frequency.

In the example shown in Figure 8, the fixture is running CPU software version 1.15. The
fixture is in Normal DMX control mode and set to the Extra-soft dimming curve. The
current PWM frequency is 582.

A flashing display indicates loss of DMX.
To use the control panel:

O

O

• Use the Down and Up buttons to scroll between menu options.

• Press the Enter button to select a setting, confirm a command or enter a submenu.

• Press the Mode button to escape and return to the top of the menu.

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7. Control menu layout

DMX Start
Address

Setup DMX Mode NORM

Settings

1 - 512 DMX start address

Pan/Tilt

Movement
Performance

Zoom

Shutter

Init Positions

Dimming
Curve

Invert Pan
Invert Tilt ON / OFF Invert tilt up/down
Swap

Pan/Tilt
Position
Feedback

Pan
Enable

Tilt Enable ON / OFF

Fast

Normal

Smooth

Invert
Zoom

Error
Blackout

No DMX
Blackout

Save

Reset

Linear
Soft
Extra Soft

ON / OFF Invert pan left/right

ON / OFF Swap Pan/Tilt channels

ON / OFF

ON / OFF

ON / OFF

ON / OFF

ON / OFF

Disable position encoders
for Pan/Tilt
On: Enabled and
controllable via DMX
Off: Disabled and no
motor current
On: Enabled and
controllable via DMX
Off: Disabled and no
motor current
Effects movement
optimized for highest
speed
Effects movement
standard
Effects movement
optimized for smoothness
and lowest noise
Zoom inverted from Flood
 Spot to
Spot  Flood
Light output is stopped if
an error occurs

Light output is stopped if
DMX fails for 3 seconds

Save current positions as
initial positions after reset
without DMX
Reset initial positions after
reset without DMX

Select dimming curve
option

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DMX Hold

PWM
Frequency

Settings
(continued)

Information

Display

Temperature
Unit

Fan Mode

Reset
Factory
Settings

System Errors List

System
Versions

Blackout

Hold

Stand-Alone

DMX Shot

582-618 Hz / 1200 Hz / 2400 /
9600 Hz
Contrast 0 - 50 -100 % Set display contrast

Brightness 0 - 100 %

Blackout
Time

Display
Orientation

No DMX
Flash

°C / °F Sets units shown in display

Regulated

High
Medium
Low

Confirm (Yes/No)

Main (SW/HW)

Pan/Tilt (SW/HW)

LED Driver (SW/HW)

1 - 10 -30 s

Normal /
Inverted

ON / OFF Display flashes if DMX fails

Fixture blacks out if DMX
signal is lost
Last DMX values are held
if signal is lost
Fixture goes to stored
stand-alone scene if DMX
signal is lost
Take snapshot of current
scene and save it as
stand-alone scene

Set LED PWM frequency

Set display brightness
(Auto Brightness must be
disabled)
Set time until display
blackout after last
keystroke (Auto Blackout
must be enabled)

Flip display up/down

Temperature- regulated
cooling fan operation

Constant cooling fan
speed

Reset all values (except
serial number) to factory
defaults
Show all recent errors
(permanent)
Main fixture software
(main application, boot
loader) and hardware
versions

Pan/tilt software and
hardware versions

LED driver and hardware
versions

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Temperatures

Fixture

Information

Information

(continued)

DMX Input
Monitor

Fans Monitor

-128 - 127
°C/°F

-128 - 127
°C/°F

-128 - 127
°C/°F

-128 - 127
°C/°F

-128 - 127
°C/°F

-128 - 127
°C/°F

Main
Temperature

LED
Temperature

Current

Maximum
resettable

Maximum
non­resettable

Current

Maximum
resettable

Maximum
non­resettable

Total hours 0-99999 h

Fixture Hours

Resettable
hours

0-99999 h

Boot count 0-99999

Pan rotation
Zoom
Special
CTC
Dimmer
Shutter
White
Blue
Green
Red
Color Wheel
Tilt
Pan
PSU Fan RPM (/U)
Head Fan RPM (/U)

Main head
temperature
sensor readouts

LED
temperature
readouts

Total operation
time from new
Resettable hours
counter
Number of times
fixture has been
started up (non­resettable)

DMX values
received on
each channel

Fan speeds (and
voltages)

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Reset

Manual
Control

Manual
DMX

Full System
Reset

Pan/Tilt
Reset

LED Driver
Reset

Pan rotation

Confirm (Yes/No) Reset fixture

Confirm (Yes/No)

Confirm (Yes/No) Reset LED driver only

0 - 255
Zoom 0 - 255
Special 0 - 255
CTC 0 - 255
Dimmer 0 - 255

Shutter 0 - 255
White 0 - 255
Blue 0 - 255
Green 0 - 255
Red 0 - 255
Color Wheel 0 - 255
Tilt 0 - 255
Pan 0 - 255
Reset All

Values

Confirm (Yes/No)

Reset pan and tilt
only

Manually apply
DMX values (these
commands are
available if no DMX
is present – values
are overwritten by a
DMX signal). Values
are reset to initial
values after a fixture
reset.

Set all manual DMX
values to 0

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Pan/Tilt ON / OFF

Test

Service

Colour ON / OFF
All ON / OFF

Key Code 0 - 255

Serial 0 - 99999

Red

LED
Calibration

Pan 0 - 128 - 255

Tilt 0 - 128 - 255

Zoom 0 - 128 - 255

Clear
EEPROM

Green 0 - 128 - 255
Blue 0 - 128 - 255
White 0 - 128 - 255

0 - 255

0 - 128 - 255

Run test sequence

Enter code to
access Service
Menu (resets
automatically after
fixture restart or after
10 min. with no
control panel input)
Last 5 digits of
fixture’s serial
number. Needed for
correct RDM
operation

Adjust base RGBW
intensity

Adjust pan home
position
Adjust tilt home
position
Adjust zoom home
position
Clear time and
power on values

Default values are shown in bold type.
User-settable values are displayed in grey boxes.

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8. DMX channel layout

Normal mode (16 DMX channels)

Channel Function Description

1
2
3
4
5

6
7
8
9

10

11
12
13

Pan coarse
Pan fine
Tilt coarse
Tilt fine

Color presets
(virtual color
wheel)

Red Color mixing - Red 0 – 255 255 0 – 100% Fade
Green Color mixing - Green 0 – 255 255 0 – 100% Fade
Blue Color mixing - Blue 0 – 255 255 0 – 100% Fade
White Color mixing - White 0 – 255 0 0 – 100% Fade

Shutter / strobe

Dimmer coarse
Dimmer fine

CTC RGBW raw

Left – right in 1.2°
increments (16 bit)

Up – down in 1.2° increments
(16 bit)

RGBW control
Color 01 - Red
Color 02 - Amber
Color 03 - Warm yellow
Color 04 - Yellow
Color 05 - Green
Color 06 - Turquoise
Color 07 - Cyan
Color 08 - Blue
Color 09 - Lavender
Color 10 - Mauve
Color 11 - Magenta
Color 12 - Pink
White – CTO
White
White – CTB
Rainbow effect stop
Rainbow effect active
Random colors slow – fast

Shutter closed
Shutter pulse random
Fade on, snap off (random
patterns)
Snap on, fade off (random
patterns)
Fade on, fade off (random
patterns)
Strobe with blackout pause
Strobe effect slow - fast
Shutter open

Intensity 0 – 100% 0 – 65535 0 0 – 100% Fade

CTC 10 000 K – 2500 K

DMX

range

0 – 65535 32768 0 – 100% Fade

0 – 65535 32768 0 – 100% Fade

0 – 7

8 – 15
16 – 23
24 – 31
32 – 39
40 – 47
48 – 55
56 – 63
64 – 71
72 – 79
80 – 87
88 – 95

96 – 103
104 – 111
112 – 119
120 – 127

128
129 – 223
224 – 255

0 – 15

16 – 47

48 – 79

80 – 111

112 – 143
144 – 199
200 – 239
240 – 255

0 – 15

16 – 255

Default

DMX

0 0 – 2.5%

255 0 – 5.5%

0 0 – 5.9%

% Range* Fade

3 – 5.5%

6 – 9%

9.5 – 12%

12.5 – 15%

15.5 – 19.5%
20 – 21.5%
22 – 24.5%
25 – 27.5%

28 – 31%

31.5 – 34%

34.5 – 37%

37.5 – 40.5%
41 – 43.5%
44 – 46.5%
47 – 49.5%

50.2%

50.5 – 87.5%

88 – 100%

6 – 18.5%

19 – 31.5%

32 – 43.5%

44 – 62.5%
63 – 77.5%
78 – 94.5%

95 – 100%

6 – 100%

Snap

Fade
Fade

Snap
Fade

Fade

Fade

Fade
Fade
Fade
Snap

Snap
Fade

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Control/Settings
(see notes at
end of this
table)

Idle

No function

Performance = Fast*

Performance = Normal*

Performance = Smooth*

No function

Dimmer curve = Extra-soft*

Dimmer curve = Linear*
Dimmer curve = Soft*

No function

Display auto-off*

Display permanently on*

Display invert off*

Display invert on*

No function

No DMX = Blackout*

No DMX = Hold current effect*

No DMX = Stand-Alone*
No DMX = Save Snapshot*

No function

Fans temperature-regulated*

Fans constant high*
Fans constant medium*
Fans constant low*

No function

P/T position feedback off*

P/T position feedback on*

No function

Tilt invert off*

Tilt invert on*

Pan invert off*

Pan invert on*

Zoom invert off*

Zoom invert on*

No function
PWM frequency:

582 Hz**

583 Hz**
584 Hz**
585 Hz**
586 Hz**
587 Hz**
588 Hz**
589 Hz**
590 Hz**
591 Hz**
592 Hz**
593 Hz**
594 Hz**
595 Hz**
596 Hz**
597 Hz**
598 Hz**
599 Hz**
600 Hz**
601 Hz**
602 Hz**
603 Hz**
604 Hz**
605 Hz**
606 Hz**

0 – 11
12 – 26
27 – 29
30 – 32
33 – 35
36 – 38
39 – 41
42 – 44
45 – 47
48 – 56
57 – 59
60 – 62
63 – 65
66 – 68
69 – 71
72 – 74
75 – 77
78 – 80
81 – 83
84 – 86
87 – 89
90 – 92
93 – 95
96 – 98

99 – 104
105 – 107
108 – 110
111 – 116
117 – 119
120 – 122
123 – 125
126 – 128
129 – 131
132 – 134
135 – 149

150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174

0 0 – 4.3%

4.7 – 10.2%

10.6 – 11.4%

11.8 – 12.5%

12.9 – 13.7%

14.1 – 14.9%

15.3 – 16.1%

16.5 – 17.3%

17.6 – 18.4%

18.8 – 22.0%

22.4 – 23.1%

23.5 – 24.3%

24.7 – 25.5%

25.9 – 26.7%

27.1 – 27.8%

28.2 – 29.0%

29.4 – 30.2%

30.6 – 31.4%

31.8 – 32.5%

32.9 – 33.7%

34.1 – 34.9%

35.3 – 36.1%

36.5 – 37.3%

37.6 – 38.4%

38.8 – 40.8%

41.2 – 42%

42.4 – 43.1%

43.5 – 45.5%

45.9 – 46.7%

47.1 – 47.8%

48.2 – 49%

49.4 – 50.2%

50.6 – 51.4%

51.8 – 52.5%

52.9 – 58.4%

58.8%

59.2%

59.6%
60%

60.4%

60.8%

61.2%

61.6%
62%

62.4%

62.7%

63.1%

63.5%

63.9%

64.3%

64.7%

65.1%

65.5%

65.9%

66.3%

66.7%

67.1%

67.5%

67.8%

68.2%

Snap

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15
16

607 Hz**
608 Hz**
609 Hz**
610 Hz**
611 Hz**
612 Hz**
613 Hz**
614 Hz**
615 Hz**
616 Hz**
617 Hz**
618 Hz**

No function

1200 Hz**
2400 Hz**
4800 Hz**
9600 Hz**
No function

Reset entire fixture*
Zoom Flood wide – narrow 0 – 255 0 0 – 100% Fade
Endless pan

rotation

Stop

Pan rotation CW fast – slow

Stop

Pan rotation CCW slow – fast

Stop

175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185

186
187 – 191
192 – 194
195 – 197
198 – 200
201 – 203

204 –251

252 – 255

0

1 – 127

128
129 – 254

255

68.6%

69.0%

69.4%

69.8%

70.2%

70.6%

71.0%

71.4%

71.8%

72.2%

72.5%

72.9%

73.3 – 74.9%

75.3 – 76.1%

76.5 – 77.3%

77.6 – 78.4%

78.8 – 79.6%
80 – 98.4%

98.8 – 100%

0 0%

0.5 – 49.5%

50.2%

50.5 – 99.5%

100%

Snap
Fade
Snap
Fade
Snap

Notes:

Percentage values are calculated by dividing DMX values by 2.56 and rounding to the
nearest 0.1%.

*To apply a command on Channel 14 (Control/Settings), start at a value of zero, then
move to the required value and hold it for at least 3 seconds. If you move to the
required value from any other value than zero, the command will not be applied.

**To adjust the PWM frequency using the Control/Settings channel, start at a value of
zero, move to the required value and hold it for at least 5 seconds.

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9. Service and maintenance

Warning! Read ‘Safety’ starting on page 4 for important safety information

that you must understand before you service the fixture. Work in well-lit
conditions. Do not look directly into the light output.

Maintenance

Suggested maintenance intervals

The cleaning schedule depends on the operating environment. The intervals below are
suggestions from our experience with typical installations. Adjust as necessary.

Maintenance Task Interval How

Clean front lens Weekly

Clean fans and air channel Monthly

Lubricate zoom rails

Yearly or as
necessary

Wipe with soft cloth and glass cleaning
fluid.

Use soft brush and vacuum cleaner. Hold
fan blades still with pen or screwdriver to
avoid spinning them too fast with vacuum.

Apply tiny quantity of Klüber Barrierta to
rails.

Cleaning

impression FR1 components require occasional cleaning to prevent the buildup of
dust, dirt, and smoke fluid residue. Pay special attention to the air vents and front lens.
Failure to keep the fixture clean will significantly reduce light output and may cause
damage. Do not let optical parts come into contact with oil or grease or touch with
bare fingers.

Regular cleaning will ensure the maximum performance and reliable operation. The
lenses and glass gobos may be cleaned with alcohol wipes or a soft cloth moistened
with isopropyl alcohol.

Wait until all parts are dry before operating the fixture.

Lubrication

The only parts that may require occasional lubrication are the focus/zoom rails.
Contact GLP Service and Support for advice.

Removing and reinstalling the micro-Fresnel lens

If you would like to obtain a sharper-edged beam, you can remove the micro-Fresnel
lens that is installed in the front of the head (bear in mind that this will result in a slight
loss of evenness in the beam projection). The lens is held by three screws. A frost filter is
installed immediately under the lens.

To remove the micro-Fresnel lens:

Shut down power to the fixture and allow it to cool.

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Figure 9. Removing a micro-Fresnel lens

See Figure 9. Remove the three Phillips #1 screws (arrowed) from the lens in the

front of the head.

Tilt the head downwards and allow the lens A and frost

filter B to slide out of the head. Store the lens for possible
re-use.

Reinstall the frost filter in the head by passing the three

screws through the notches in the filter and tightening
them into their holes in the head.

If you reinstall the micro-Fresnel lens later, use the three
Phillips screws to fasten it into its original position over the
frost filter. See Figure 10. The smooth side of the lens must
face inwards and the ridges must face out of the head.

Figure 10. Lens

orientation

GLP Service and Support

Contact information for the nearest GLP Service and Support is available online at
www.glp.de/en/service, by request via email at [e-mail], or by telephone at the
following numbers:

• GLP Germany: [phone]

• GLP N. America: [phone]

• GLP U.K.: [phone]

• GLP Asia: [phone]

• GLP Nordic: [phone]

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10. Technical specifications

Light source

LED type: Osram Ostar RGBW
LED lifetime: 50.000 hours
Number of LEDs: 1
CRI (Ra): 80
TLCI: 80
TM30-15 77/106

Optics

Min. zoom angle: 3.7°
Max. zoom angle: 35°
Zoom range: 10:1

Effects

Color mixing: RGBW continuous
Color presets: 12 + 3 whites, adjustable via RGBW
Color temperature correction: 2500 K – 10 000 K, electronic, adjustable via RGBW
Dimmer: 0-100% continuous, electronic
Shutter/strobe: Pulse and strobe effects, max. 14 Hz, electronic
Variable PWM frequency

Movement

Resolution: 8 - 16 bit
Positional feedback: Yes
Pan range: 540°
Tilt range: 220°
Endless movement: 360° endless pan rotation

Control

Control system: USITT DMX512
Onboard interface: Control panel with backlit LCD graphical display

Installation

Orientation: Any
Rubber feet for standing installation
Hanging vertical installation: M10 threaded sockets for fastening half-coupler rigging

clamps
Eyelets for attaching safety cable

Connections

AC mains power in and out (thru): Neutrik powerCON
DMX data in and out (thru): 5-pin XLR

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Electrical

AC power: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Maximum power consumption @230 V: 80 W
Power consumption at idle: 14 W
Primary fuse: 20 mm T 2A
EEC (Energy Efficiency Class): E
EEI (Energy Efficiency Index): 1.193
Energy consumption (kWh/1 000 h): 68

Thermal

Temperature-regulated forced air cooling
Thermal protection system
Maximum ambient temperature: 45° C / 115° F
Minimum ambient temperature: 5° C / 41° F

Product color

Black (standard)

Included items

Power cable (depending on region):

- US power cable: 16 A, 14 AWG, UL listed, E304117, SJT, 4.9 ft.

- EU power cable: 16 A, 1.5mm², H05VV-F, 1.5 m

M10 x 11 bolt for rigging clamp attachment

Shipping options

Single product: Cardboard packing case
Tour packs: 6-fixture and 12-fixture flightcases

Dimensions and weight

Depth: 140 mm / 5,5 ins.
Width: 190 mm / 7.5 ins.
Height (head vertical, zoom at max. extension): 355 mm / 14.0 ins.
Weight: 4 kg / 8.8 Ibs.
Minimum center-to-center distance: 340 mm / 13.4 ins.

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11. Dimensions

Ø330

Dimensions given in millimeters

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