High End Systems SHOWGUN User Manual
User Manual
©High End Systems, Inc. 2007, All Rights Reserved
Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice. High End Systems, Inc.
assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
Trademarks used in this text:
High End Systems, WholeHog, and Lithopatterns are regi stered tr ademarks ; and SHOWGUN, Internal Effec ts,
the High End Systems globe logo, Light Burst, the Hog logo are trademarks of High End Systems, Inc. or High
End Systems Europe Ltd. Hog is a registered trademark of Flying Pig Systems. Belden is a registered
trademark of Belden, Inc. FastFit is a trademark and Philips is a registered trademark of Philips Lighting
Company. Krytox is a registered trademark of DuPont.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the
marks and names or their products. High End Systems disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and
trade names owned by others.
SHOWGUN
80440131 Version 1.0
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User Manual
Printed in the USA
July, 2007
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Contacting High End Systems
U.S. and the Americas
Sales Department High End Systems, Inc.
2105 Gracy Farms Lane
Austin, TX 78758 USA
voice: 512.836.2242
fax: 512.837.5290
Toll Free: 800.890.8989
Customer Service High End Systems, Inc.
2105 Gracy Farms Lane
Austin, TX 78758 USA
voice: 800.890.8989
fax: 512.834.9195
toll free: 800.890.8989
World Wide Web: http://www.highend.com
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Declaration of Conformity
according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45104
Manufacturer’s name: High End Systems, Inc.
Manufacturer’s address: 2105 Gracy Farms Lane
Austin, Texas 78758 USA
Distributor’s name: High End Systems, Inc.
Distributor’s address: 2105 Gracy Farms Lane
Austin, Texas 78758 USA
Declares that the product
Product Name: SHOWGUN
Product Number: All
Product Options: All
conforms to the following EEC directives:
73/23/EEC, as amended by 93/68/EEC
89/336/EEC, as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC
Equipment referred to in this declaration of conformity was first manufactured in compliance with
the following standards in 2005:
Safety: EN 60598-1: 1997
EN 60598-2-17; 1990
A1-A3: 1998
A13: 1999
EMC:
EN 55022
ANSI C63.4 Class A
FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class A
VCCI V-1/2001.04 Class A
EN 55024
EN 61000-3-2 Class A
EN 61000-3-3
Conducted Emissions Class A
Radiated Emissions Class A
EN 61000-4-2 4/8kV
EN 61000-4-3 A1 3V/m
EN 61000-4-4 1kV/0.5kV
EN 61000-4-5 2kV/1kV
EN 61000-4-6 3 Vrms
EN 61000-4-11 >95%-0.5p, 30%-25p,>95%-250p
USA, Monday, July 23, 2007
Kenneth Stuart Hansen, Compliance Engineer
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Product Modification Warning
High End Systems products are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of United States and
International safety regulations. Modifications to the product could affect safety and render the product noncompliant to relevant safety standards.
Mise En Garde Contre La Modification Du Produit
Les produits High End Systems sont conçus et fabriqués conformément aux exigences des règlements
internationaux de sécurité. Toute modification du produit peut entraîner sa non conformité aux normes de
sécurité en vigueur.
Produktmodifikationswarnung
Design und Herstellung von High End Systems entsprechen den Anforderungen der U.S. Amerikanischen und
internationalen Sicherheitsvorschriften. Abänderungen dieses Produktes können dessen Sicherheit
beeinträchtigen und unter Umständen gegen die diesbezüglichen Sicherheitsnormen verstoßen.
Avvertenza Sulla Modifica Del Prodotto
I prodotti di High End Systems sono stati proge ttati e fabbricati per soddisfare i requisiti delle normat ive di
sicurezza statunitensi ed internazionali. Qualsiasi modifica al prodotto potrebbe pregiudicare la sicurezza e
rendere il prodotto non conforme agli standard di sicurezza pertinenti.
Advertencia De Modificación Del Producto
Los productos de High End Systems están diseñados y fabricados para cumplir los requisitos de las
reglamentaciones de seguridad de los Estados Unidos e internacio nales. Las modific aciones al pr oducto podrían
afectar la seguridad y dejar al producto fuera de conformidad con las normas de seguridad relevantes.
Important Safety Information
Instructions pertaining to continued protection against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons are found in
Important Safety Information on page 53. Please read all instructions prior to assembling, mounting, and
operating this equipment.
Important: Informations De Sécurité
Les instructions se rapportant à la protection permanente contre les incendies, l’électrocution, excessif et aux
blessures corporelles se trouvent dans l’Annexe C. Veuillez lire toutes les instructions avant d’assembler, de
monter ou d’utiliser cet équipement.
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
Sicherheitsanleitungen zum Schutz gegen Feuer, elektrischen Schlag, und V erletzung v on Pe rsonen finden Sie in
Anhang C. Vor der Montage, dem Zusammenbau und der Intbetriebnahme dieses Geräts alle Anleitungen
sorgfältig durchlesen.
Informazioni Importanti Di Sicurezza
Le istruzioni sulla protezione da incendi, folgorazione, e infortuni sono contenute nell’appendice C. Si prega di
leggere tutte le istruzioni prima di assemblare, montare e azionare l’apparecchiatura.
Informacion Importante De Seguridad
En el Apéndice C se encuentran instrucciones sobre protección continua contra incendios, descarga eléctrica, y
lesiones personales. Lea, por favor, todas las instrucciones antes del ensamblaje, montaje y operación de este
equipo.
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FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commer cial envi ronment. This eq uipment gener ates, uses, and can r adiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Op eration of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Safety Symbols
The following international caution and warning symbols appear in margins throughout this manual to highlight
messages.
This symbol appears adjacent to Caution messages.
Not heeding these messages could result in personal
injury and/or damage to equipment.
This symbol appears adjacent to high voltage warning
messages. Not heeding these messages could result in
serious personal injury.
This symbol indicates the minimum focus distance
from a combustible object.
This symbol cautions against mounting the fixture on
or near a flammable surface.
This symbol indicates an explosion hazard.
This symbol cautions against an Ultraviolet Radiation
UV
hazard.
This symbol indicates that eye protection should be
worn to prevent potential injury.
This symbol warns of a fire hazard.
This symbol indicates that, while operating, equipment
surfaces may reach very high temperatures. Allow the
fixture to cool before handling.
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Warranty Information
Limited Warranty
Unless otherwise stated, your product is covered by a one y ear parts and labor limited warrant y. Dichroic filters
and LithoPatterns
is the owner’s responsibility to furnish receipts or invoices for verification of purchase, date, and dealer or
distributor. If purchase date cannot be provided, date of manufacture will be used to determine warranty period.
Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair
It is necessary to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from your dealer or point of purchase
BEFORE any units are returned for repair. The manufacturer will make the final determination as to whether or
not the unit is covered by warranty. Lamps are covered by the lamp manufacturer’s warranty.
SHOWGUN fixtures must be returned in its original roadcase. Any other parts returned to High End Systems
must be packaged in a suitable manner to ensure the prote ction of such Product unit or parts, and such package
shall be clearly and prominently marked to indicate that the package contains returned Product units or parts
and with an RMA number. Accompany all returned Product units or parts with a written explanation of the
alleged problem or malfunction. Ship returned Product units or parts to: 2105 Gracy Farms Lane, Austin, TX
78758 USA.
Note: Freight Damage Claims are invalid for fixtures shipped in non-factory
Freight
All shipping will be paid by the purchaser. Items under warranty shall have return shipping paid by the
manufacturer only in the Continental United States. Under no circumstances will freight collect shipments be
accepted. Prepaid shipping does not include rush expediting such as air freight. Air freight can be sent
customer collect in the Continental United States.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. HIGH END SYSTEMS, INC. MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO
ANY PRODUCT, AND HIGH END SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. HIGH END SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, SUSTAINED OR INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY
PRODUCT OR CAUSED BY PRODUCT DEFECTS OR THE PARTIAL OR TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY PRODUCT
REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT
LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGE WAS FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN.
Warranty is void if the product is misused, damaged, modified in any way, or for unauthorized repairs or parts.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have othe r rig hts which vary from state to state.
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high resolution glass gobos are not guaranteed against breakage or scratches to coating. It
boxes and packing materials.
Patents
This product may use one or more of the following patents: US 4,392,187; US 4,602,321; US 4,688,161;
4,701,833; US 4,709,311; US 4,779,176; US 4,800,474; US 4,962,687; US 4,972,306; US 4,980,806;
US
US
5,010,459; US 5,031,078; US 5,073,847; US 5,078,039; US 5,186,536; US 5,209,560; US 5,278,742;
5,282,121; US 5,307,295; US 5,329,431; US 5,331,822; US 5,367,444; US 5,402,326; US 5,414,328;
US
US
5,426,576; US 5,430,629; US 5,432,691; US 5,454,477; US 5,455,748; US 5,502,627; US 5,506,762;
5,515,254; US 5,537,303; US 5,545,951; US 5,588,021; US 5,590,954; US 5,590,955; US 5,640,061;
US
US
5,647,662; US 5,691,886; US 5,702,082; US 5,728,994; US 5,758,955; US 5,758,956; US 5,769,527;
5,769,531; US 5,774,273; US 5,788,365; US 5,794,881; US 5,795,058; US 5,798,619; US 5,806,951;
US
US
5,812,596; US 5,823,661; US 5,825,548; US 5,828,485; US 5,829,868; US 5,857,768; US 5,882,107;
5,921,659; US 5,934,794; US 5,940,204; US 5,945,786; US 5,953,151; US 5,953,152; US 5,969,485;
US
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US 5,980,066; US 5,983,280; US 5,984,248; US 5,986,201; US 6,011,662; US 6,029,122; US 6,048,080;
6,048,081; US 6,054,816; US 6,057,958; US 6,062,706; US 6,079,853; US 6,126,288; US 6,142,652;
US
US
6,142,653; US 6,172,822; US 6,175,771; US 6,188,933; US 6,208,087; US 6,219,093; US 6,220,730;
6,241,366; US 6,249,091; US 6,255,787; US 6,256,136; US 6,261,636; US 6,278,542; US 6,278,545;
US
US
6,278,563; US 6,288,828; US 6,326,741; US 6,327,103; US 6,331,756; US 6,346,783; US 6,421,165;
6,430,934; US 6,459,217; US 6,466,357; US 6,502,961; US 6,515,435; US 6,523,353; US 6,536,922;
US
US
6,538,797; US 6,545,586; US 6,549,324; US 6,549,326; US 6,563,520; US 6,565,941; US 6,570,348;
6,575,577; US 6,578,991; US 6,588,944; US 6,592,480; US 6,597,132; US 6,600,270; US 6,601,974;
US
US
6,605,907; US 6,617,792; US 6,621,239; US 6,622,053; US 6,635,999; US 6,648,286; US 6,664,745;
6,682,031; US 6,693,392; US 6,696,101; US 6,719,433; US 6,736,528; US 6,771,411; US 6,775,991;
US
US
6,783,251; US 6,801,353; US 6,812,653; US 6,823,119; US 6,865,008; US 6,866,390; US 6,866,402;
6,866,451; US 6,869,193; US 6,891,656; US 6,894,443; US 6,919,916; US 6,930,456; US 6,934,071;
US
US
6,937,338; US 6,955,435; US 6,969,960; US 6,971,764; US 6,982,529; US 6,988,805; US 6,988,807;
6,988,817; US 7,000,417; US 7,011,429; US 7,018,047; US 7,020,370; US 7,033,028; US 7,048,838;
US
US
7,055,963; US 7,055,964; US 7,057,797; US 7,073,910; US 7,078,869; US 7,092,098; US 7,119,902;
7,161,562; US 7,175,317; US 7,181,112; US 7,206,023; US 7,210,798; US D347,113; US D350,408;
US
US
D359,574; US D360,404; US D365,165; US D366,712; US D370,080; US D372,550; US D374,439;
D377,338; US D381,740; US D409,771; AT E169413; CA 2142619; CA 2145508; CA 2245842;
US
DE
22588.4-08; DE 621495; DE 655144; DE 69320175.4; DE 69322401.0; DE 69331145.2; DE 69525856.7;
69734744.3; DE 797503; DK 0655144; DK 1447702; EP 0475082; EP 0621495; EP 0655144; EP 0662275;
DE
EP
0767398; EP 0797503; EP 0969247; EP 1447702; ES 0621495; FR 0621495; FR 0655144; FR 0662275;
1447702; GB 2043769B; GB 2055842B; GB 2283808B; GB 2290134B; GB 2291814B; GB 2292530B;
FR
GB
2292896B; GB 2294909B; GB 2295058B; GB 2303203B; GB 2306887B; GB 2307036B; GB 2316477B;
0621495; IT 034244BE; 2005; IT 0621495; IT 0655144; JP 3495373; JP 3793577; NL 0621495;
IE
NL
0797503; NL 0969247; UK 0621495; UK 0655144; UK 0662275; UK 0797503; UK 0969247; UK 1447702;
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Table of Contents
User Manual ................................................................................................... i
Contacting High End Systems® ..................................................................... ii
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................ iii
Product Modification Warning ....................................................................... iv
Important Safety Information ....................................................................... iv
FCC Information .......................................................................................... v
Safety Symbols ........................................................................................... v
Warranty Information .................................................................................. vi
Limited Warranty...................................................................................... vi
Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair............................................... vi
Freight.................................................................................................... vi
Patents ................................................................................................... vi
Chapter 1: Product Overview
SHOWGUN® Features ..................................................................................... 1
Fixture ....................................................................................................... 1
Operation ................................................................................................... 2
Construction ............................................................................................... 2
Related Products and Accessories ..................................................................... 3
Specifications ................................................................................................. 4
Mechanical ................................................................................................. 4
Operational ................................................................................................. 5
Environmental ............................................................................................. 5
Electrical .................................................................................................... 5
Power...................................................................................................... 5
Fuses ......................................................................................................... 5
Lamp Specifications ..................................................................................... 6
Cable and Connector Specifications ................................................................ 6
LithoPattern Specifications ..................................................... .. .. .. ................. 6
Chapter 2: Setup and Configuration
Unpacking the Fixture ..................................................................................... 7
Installing a Power Cord Cap ............................................................................. 7
Installing a Line Cord Cap - U.K. Only ............................................................. 8
Vatic Fitter Heads Information - Danmark ....................................................... 8
Mounting the Fixture ....................................................................................... 8
Mounting the Fixture Upright ......................................................................... 9
Truss Mounting ........................................................................................... 9
Linking SHOWGUN Fixtures ............................................................................ 10
Cable Connectors ...................................................................................... 10
Connecting to the Link ............................................................................... 11
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Powering On the Fixture ................................................................................ 11
Fixture Homing ................................ .. ......................... ............................ 11
Setting the DMX Start Channel ....................................................................... 12
Shutting Down the Fixture ............................................................................. 12
Chapter 3: SHOWGUN® Menu System
Navigating the Menu System ......................................................................... 13
The SHOWGUN® Display ............................................................................ 13
Navigational Basics .................................................................................... 14
Display in Menu Locked Mode ...................................................................... 14
Fixture Software Version .......................................................................... 14
DMX Start Channel.................................................................................. 14
Error Message Display.............................................................................. 14
Unlocking the Menu System ........................................................................ 15
Exiting the Menu System ............................................................................ 15
Menu Map ................................................................................................... 16
Menu System Options ................................................................................... 18
DMX Address Menu .................................................................................... 18
Setting DMX Start Channel ....................................................................... 18
Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment.......................................... ..... 18
Set Parameters Menu ................................................................................. 20
Factory Default Settings........................................................................... 20
Pan/Tilt Swap ......................................................................................... 20
Pan Invert.............................................................................................. 21
Tilt Invert............................................................................................... 21
Lamp Life Limit ....................................................................................... 22
Data Loss Timeout................................................................................... 22
Fixture Mode Menu ......................................................................... .. .. .. .... 23
Crossloading Fixture Software ................................................................... 23
Test Options Menu ..................................................................................... 23
Homing the Fixture.................................................................................. 23
Lamp State............................................................................................. 24
Copying the Boot Code............................................................................. 24
Display Test................... .. ........................... .. .. .. .......................... .. .. .. ...... 24
Motor Setup ........................................................................................... 24
Encoder Disable ............................................ .. .. .. .. .......................... .. .. .... 24
Code Menu............................................................................................. 24
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Information Menu ...................................................................................... 25
Sensor Status Menu ................................................................................. 25
Unique Number........................................................................................ 25
DMX Values Menu .................................................................................... 25
Temperatures Menu ................................................................................. 26
Fixture Hours .......................................................................................... 26
Fixture Hours Reset.................................................................................. 27
Lamp Hours ............................................................................................ 27
Lamp Strikes........................................................................................... 27
Lamp HR/Strike Reset .............................................................................. 27
Lamp Status............................................................................................ 27
Software Version ..................................................................................... 27
Module Version........................................................................................ 28
Display Errors.......................................................................................... 28
Next DMX Channel ................................................................................... 28
Chapter 4: Fixture Programming
DMX Programming Overview .......................................................................... 29
Full Speed verses MSpeed Control ................................................................ 29
DMX Programming Options .......................................................................... 29
Programming with a DMX Console ................................................................ 29
SHOWGUN® DMX Parameters ........................................................................ 30
Pan and Tilt .................................................................................................. 30
Color Mixing ................................................................................................. 31
CMY Color ................................................................................................. 31
Tri Color ................................................................................................. 31
RGB Color ................................................................................................. 32
LED Tracking System ..................................................................................... 32
LED Tracking Functions ............................................................................... 32
LED Tracking System Dimming .................................................................... 32
Dim Tracking Mode .................................................................................. 32
Tracking System Independent Dim Mode..................................................... 32
Shutter and Lamp Effects ............................................................................... 33
Zoom and Focus ........................................................................................... 34
MSpeed (Motor Speed) .................................................................................. 34
Macros ........................................................................................................ 34
Control Settings ............................................................................................ 35
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Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Fixture Component Replacement .................................................................... 37
Replacing Fuses ........................................................................................ 37
Locating Fuses........................................................................................ 37
Replacement Fuses.................................................................................. 38
Replacing the Lamp ................................................................................... 38
Driver Boards ............................................................................................ 40
2-Phase Boards....................................................................................... 40
3-Phase Board ........................................................................................ 41
Replacing Lithopatterns® ........................................................................... 42
Cleaning the SHOWGUN® Fixture ................................................................ 43
Microfresnel Lens ....................................................................................... 43
Achromatic Lens ....................................................................................... 43
Reflector .................................................................................................. 44
Filter .................. .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. ... .. .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. . 44
Production Homing ........................ ............................................... ................ 45
Accessing the Bulk Heads ........................................................................... 45
Iris and Gobo Bulk Head........................................................................... 45
Soft Edge Flag Bulk Head ......................................................................... 45
Flag Calibration Example ............................................................................ 46
Calibrate the flags................................................................................... 47
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 49
Power Supply ............................................................................................ 49
Board LED States ...................................................................................... 50
Appendix A: MSpeed Conversion Table ................................................... 51
Appendix B: Important Safety Information............................................ 53
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Product Overview
The SHOWGUN® fixture from High End Systems is a very powerful 100,000+ lumen automated
light that can project images, change and mix dichroic colors, and switch from hard-edge to
soft-edge all within a compact system. SHOWGUN provides high-energy focused or soft edge
washes and gobo projection with a 10 inch (250 mm) output beam, and an innovative LED
Tracking System.
A new patent pending optical design incorporates a proprietary, optically accurate polymer
microfresnel lens allowing SHOWGUN fixtures to produce a true focused hard-edge or a softedge combination, without the need for two separate fixture types. The true focused hard-edge
allows SHOWGUN to project High End Syst ems Lithopattern images, wh ile the soft -edge abilitie s
exceed industry standards. Soft edge/hard edge "enabling" for SHOWGUN fixtures is easily
accomplished from any lighting console.
The SHOWGUN LED Tr acking System is a homogeneously mixed RGB LED circular ar ray that yo u
can match to the color of the main output beam, or use to project a complementary color by
mixing RGB values. Producing over 5000 lumens of output, the LED Tracking System works in
tandem with the SHOWGUN fixture's other features.
The SHOWGUN fixture’s main output uses a 2000 watt short arc metal halide lamp with a
FastFit™ socket design that allows for a more compact reflector combination.
SHOWGUN® Features
Fixture
• Proprietary Short Arc Lamp and optics produce exceptional light output
• Variable beam angles for SHOWGUN hard edge and soft edge
• Zoom range from 9° – 18°
• Four fully rotating, indexable lithopattern gobos
• Blacklight projection filter
• Variable iris
• Variable strobe, Electronic strobe
• Light Burst™ lamp boosting
•Remote focus
• Full optical dimming and fade to black
• Smooth CMY color mixing provides and infinite palette of color
• Tracking and Independent modes selectable via DMX
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• Independent color flag control supports TriColor effects
• LED Tracking Ring produces over 5000 lumens of RGB color.
• Homogeneously mixed RGB LED circular array eliminates the multiple colore d RGB look when
white or mixed colors are produced.
• Optical encoders automatically correct the head’s position if manually moved
Operation
• 420° pan 216° tilt
• High-resolution DMX512 prog ramming control.
• Fat output beam: 10 in (250 mm) diameter.
• Shutter construct parameters including ramp, snap, and synchronous strobing functions.
• Fully dichroic colors that never fade
• LED status indicators streamline troubleshooting.
• Large dot matrix display that allows for 2 lines of text
• 5-pin XLR connectors
• Precision stepper motors control dimmer, shutter function, and color mixing.
• Interchangeable 2- and 3-phase driver boards are easily accessible simplify servicing.
Construction
• Fast, smooth and quiet yoke movement using proprietary multi-phase technology.
• Fast service design for Reflector, Condenser and Output lens
• Modular construction
• Electronic cooling system control
• Exterior design prevents stray light scatter.
• Pan and tilt locks for easy transportation.
•Custom SHOWGUN roadcase provided.
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Related Products and Accessories
The following table lists other products you can utilize with the SHOWGUN fixture and optional
accessories available from your High End Systems dealer/distributor.
Part Description Part Number
Replacement Lamp 55030084
Whole Hog®3 Lighting Console 25020001
Hog iPC™ Lighting Console 74020001
Road Hog® Lighting Console A2020001
Heavy duty 5-pin XLR cable (10’) 55050017
Heavy duty 5-pin XLR cable (25’) 55050018
Heavy duty 5-pin XLR cable (50’) 55050019
Heavy duty 5-pin XLR cable (100’) 55050020
Upload Dongle 26040002
Galvanized safety cable 12040001
Mega-Claw clamp 67040007
Diffusion cleaning applicator 90901001
For more information about optional accessories, contact either your High End Systems® dealer/
distributor, High End Systems Sales, or visit the High End Systems Web site. For contact
information, see
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Specifications
Mechanical
Fixture Dimensions: 596 mm x 639 mm x 959 mm (23.5 in x 25.2 in x 37.8 in)
Road Case Dimensions: 749 mm x 1200 mm x 724 mm (29.5 in x 47.25 in x 28.5 in)
Fixture Weight: 63.5 kg (140 lb)
Shipping Weight (Roadcase + fixture): 118 kg (260 lb)
639 mm.
25.2 in.
363 mm.
14.3 in.
469 mm.
18.5 in.
596 mm.
23.5 in.
596 mm.
23.5 in.
602 mm.
23.7 in.
191 mm.
7.5 in.
522 mm.
20.6 in.
254 mm.
10.0 in.
254 mm.
10.0 in.
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518 mm.
20.4 in.
235 mm.
9.3 in.
15 mm.
.6 in.
959 mm.
37.8 in.
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Operational
Pan: 420°
Tilt: 216°
Zoom Range: 9°–18°
Fixture Output: 100,000 Lumens
Environmental
Maximum ambient temperature, (Ta): 45° C (113° F)
Minimum Distance to Flammable Objects: 4 m (13.1 ft)
Maximum exterior surface temperature: 150° C (302° F)
Minimum Focus Distance to non-flammable object: 3 m (10 ft)
Electrical
Power
Input Rating: 200-240 VAC
Fixture Rated Power: 2800 W
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Power Consumption: 14 Amps at 208 V, 11 Amps at 240V
WARNING!
Class 1 equipment - This equipment must be earthed.
Fuses
Fuse Fuse Type and Rating Manufacturer Part Number
Motor Power Supply Input 2.5 A, 250 V, Slow Blow Littelfuse 90403027EF
Motor Power Supply Output 5 A 250 V, Slow Blow Littelfuse 90403012EF
2-phase Driver Boards
3-phase Pan and Tilt Board
LED Control Board 5A, 125V, Slow Blow SM F Littelfuse 90412027EF
Lamp Power Supply Input 20A, 250V, Very Fast Bussmann 90403030EF
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2.5 A, 125 V, Slow Blow SMF Littelfuse 90402016EF
CHAPTER 1
Product Overview
Lamp Specifications
Lamp: PHILIPS MSR Gold SA/SE
Color Temperature: 6000K
Lamp Life 50%: 750 hrs
CRI: >80
CIE: X=.320; Y=.330
Cable and Connector Specifications
DMX data cables: Belden® 9841 or equivalent (meets specifications for EIA RS-485
applications) with the following characteristics:
•2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield
•maximum capacitance between conductors - 30 pF/ft.
•maximum capacitance between conductor and shield - 55 pF/ft.
•maximum resistance of 20Ω / 1000 ft.
•nominal impedance 100-140Ω
DMX data connectors:
5-pin male and female XLR connectors
DMX data terminators: Male XLR connector with 120 ohm terminator
LithoPattern Specifications
Diameter : 64.9 mm ± .20 mm (2.56 in ± .008 in)
Clear Aperture: 53.34 mm ± .25 mm (2.1 in ± .01 in)
Concentricity of Clear Aperture: ± .18 mm (.007 in)
Maximum Thickness: 2.80 mm (.17in)
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Chapter 2:
Setup and Configuration
SHOWGUN® fixture setup includes mounting, connecting to power and DMX
linking and configuration.
Use the following steps to set up and configure your SHOWGUN® fixture:
1. Unpack the fixture.
2. Install power cord cap for your location.
3. Mount the fixture upright or suspended from a standard truss.
4. Connect the fixture to a DMX controller via DMX cabling.
5. Connect the fixture to power.
6. Configure the fixture for DMX control.
Unpacking the Fixture
The SHOWGUN® fixture ships in a road case specifically designed to protect the product during
transport. When unpacking, inspect the fixture for physical damage to components. High End
Systems
product for repair in its road case.
Before sending anything to the factory, call your High End Systems dealer/distributor
for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. The factory cannot accept any
goods shipped without an RMA number.
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assumes no responsibility for products that are damaged during transport. Return a
Installing a Power Cord Cap
The SHOWGUN® fixture’s custom power cord ships without a power cord cap. Use the
information in this section t o install the correct power cord cap for your location.
Because of the variety of power co rd caps used worldwide, High End Sys tems, Inc. can not make
specific recommendations for the power cord cap. Contact a local authority for the type of power
cord cap needed. When installing the power cord cap, note that the cores in the mains lead are
colored according to the following code:
• green and yellow = earth
• blue = neutral
• brown = live
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Setup and Configuration
Installing a Line Cord Cap - U.K. Only
In the United Kingdom, core colours in the mains lead of this equipment may not correspond
with the colored markings identifying the terminals in the fixture’s plug. In that case, install a
line cord cap in accordance with the following code:
• Connect the green and yellow core to the plug terminal marked with the letter “E, ” or by the
earth symbol
• Connect the blue core to the terminal marked with the letter “N” or coloured black.
• Connect the brown core to the terminal marked with the letter “L” or coloured red.
or coloured green, or green and yellow.
WARNING:
Class 1 equipment - This equipment must be earthed.
Vatic Fitter Heads Information - Danmark
Advarsel: Beskyttelse mod elektrisk chock.
Vigtigt!
Lederne med gul/groen isolation maa kun tilsluttes en klemme maerket
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Mounting the Fixture
You can mount your SHOWGUN® fixture suspended from a support system (such as a truss) or
freestanding on its base.
WARNING!
Equipment suitable for dry locations only. Do not expose this
equipment to rain or moisture.
CAUTION!
Always use a secondary safety cable when mounting this fixture.
Do not mount on a flammable surface or within 1 m (3 ft) of a
flammable object.
Maintain a minimum focus distance of 4 m (13.1 ft) from any flammable
object.
Maintain a minimum focus distance to non-flammable lighted object of
3
3 m (9.8 ft)
Note: Due to the wide variety of possible lighting designs, High End
Systems cannot make specific mounting recommendations. Consider
the following procedure as a suggested guideline only.
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CHAPTER 2
Mounting the Fixture Upright
CAUTION!
Do not mount the fixture upright without the four rubber feet
attached.
To mount the fixture upright, place the fixture on a sturdy, stable non-flammable surface that
will support more than the
above floor height, use safety cables to secure the fixture to the surface.
63.5 kg (140 lb) weight of the SHOWGUN
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fixture. If the surface is
Truss Mounting
When mounting the fixture on a truss or another type of support:
• Verify the truss or support will handle the combined weight of all the devices on the truss.
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•Always mount the SHOWGUN
with your fixture and a safety cable attached to the fixture’s base.
WARNING!
Before mounting, disconnect power to the fixture. If it has been
operating, allow the fixture to cool for five minutes before handling.
CAUTION!
Do not use C- Clamps to mount the SHOWGUN fixture to truss.
fixture using the mounting bracket assembly that shipped
Use the following steps to mount a SHOWGUN®
fixture on a standard truss:
1. Due t o its size and weight, at least two people
should support the fixture while another
attaches clamps and safety cables. Always stand
on a firm, stable surface when mounting the
fixture to its support.
2. Tighten the clamps firmly to the fixture’s base
and to the truss.
3. Run the safety cable through the loop on the fixture’s base, and around the truss.
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Safety cable loop
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Setup and Configuration
Linking SHOWGUN Fixtures
SHOWGUN® fixtures operate on standard DMX512 link controlled by a DMX console. The
number of fixtures on a link will be determined by the combined number of channels required
by all the fixtures. A SHOWGUN fixture requires 30 channels on a standard DMX512 link.
Attach the fixture to the link using data-grade cable and 5-pin XLR cable connectors.
Cable Connectors
The SHOWGUN fixture accepts 5-pin XLR cable connectors. Cabling must have a male XLR
connector on one end of the cable and a female XLR connector on the other end.
Pin one is the common (cable shield), pin two is the data complement (negative), pin three is
the data true (positive). Pins four and fiv e are not used, but they allow a secondary data link to
pass through the fixture.
Grounding lug (inside XLR shell)
XLR shell
Common
(cable shield)
negative
(data
complement)
positive
(data true)
5
1
2
3
4
positive
(data true)*
negative
(data complement)*
positive
(da ta true )*
negative
(data
complement)*
5
1
4
2
3
positive
(data true)
Common
(cable shield)
negative
(data
complement)
Male XLR Connector
Female XLR Connector
*This data line is not used by the fixture, but allows d ata to pass through the fixture.
T est each cable with a voltage/ohm meter (VOM) to verify correct polarity and to make sure that
the negative and positive pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or to each other.
CAUTION!
Do not connect anything to the ground lug on the XLR connectors. Do
not connect or allow contact between the common (cable shield) and
the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common could cause a
ground loop and/or erratic behavior.
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