High End Systems SOLASPOT-3000 Users Manual

Automated Luminaire

User Manual

Version 1.1 — Revision B

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Contacting High End Systems

Headquarters Technical Support

Patents

Terms and Conditions and Warranty Information

Product Modification Warning

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

Fixture Overview

Dimensions

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2 2 2 2

Safety Considerations

General Operation and Use Guidelines

Install the Fixture

Power

DMX Control

DMX Connector Pinout

Considerations for Ethernet (Art-Net) Connectors

Connect DMXCables to Fixture

Terminate DMX

Set the DMX Start Address

Table of Cont ents i

DMX Channels

Configure the Fixture

Navigate the User Interface

Set Fixture Parameters

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 SolaSpot 3000 automated framing fixture. This manual provides important information for the sa fe installation, configuration, and maintenance of your SolaSpot 3000 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: 512.837.5290

Toll-free: 800.890.8989

Website: high end.com

Technical Support

If you are having difficulties installing, configuring, or operating your SolaSpot 3000, 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 hig h end.com.

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

+1 (512) 836-2242.

Patents

NO T ICE OF INT E LLE CTUAL PROPERTY R IGHT S

High End Systems, Inc. products are protected by one or more patents listed on the High End Systems, Inc. website: h ttps://www.hig h end.com/patents 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:h ttps://www.hig h end.com/pub /products/HES-W arran t y-

Information.pd f .

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.

Int roduct ion 1

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

CAUTION: T his statement ind icates that wh ile operating , equipme nt su r faces

may reach ve ry h igh t emp eratu r es. Allo w t h e fixture to coo l befo r e handlin g o r servicing .

CAUTION: A Cau t ion sta tement indicat es situat ions where t h ere may be

undefine d o r unwanted consequen ces o f an act ion, potent ial for data loss or an eq u ipment p r oble m.

WA RNING: A W arning st atemen t indica tes sit u atio ns wh ere d amage may

occur, people may be h armed, o r there are serio u s o r dange rous co n se quences of an a ction

WA RNING: RIS K OF ELE CTR IC SHOCK! This warning statemen t ind icates

sit u atio ns wh ere there is a risk o f elect r ic shock.

Int roduct ion 3

Fixture Overview

For technica l specifications of the SolaSpot 3000 fixture, see the technical data sheet:

https://www.highend.com/documentation/SolaSpot3000/SolaSpot-3000-Datasheet.pdf

1: Lens 2: Tilt lock 3: Retractable yoke handle 4:Pan lock 5: Display 6: [MODE/ESC] button 7: Left button 8: Down button 9: [Enter] button 10: Right button 11: Up button 12: Handle 13: Power in 14: USB 15: Fuse 16: DMXout 17: DMX in 18: Art-Net out 19: Art-Net in

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Dimensions

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 SolaSpot 3000 fixture is intended 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 .

WA RNING: For your saf ety, read t he follo wing warn ings an d n otices bef ore

use:

Th is equ ipment is designed f o r opera tio n b y qualifie d personnel only. Disco n n ect t he unit from power and DMX befor e servicing. Rep lace f u ses with t h e specified t ype and r atin g o nly. Make su r e that t h e availab le voltage is within t h e stated r ange. NEMA Typ e 1 Enclo sur e, indoor use, dry locations only. Do n ot use

outd o o rs. This fixture is intend ed for u se wh ere h umidity d oes not exceed 90% (non-co ndensing).

Do n ot use this f ixture with a damaged p ower lead (cor d set). If t h e lead is damag ed, it must be r eplaced by a qualif ied t ech n ician with a n equivalen t type bef o re use. Cont act your local author ized dea ler f or sp are p ower leads.

Do n ot use this f ixture if t h e lens, prote ction scre en, or ult r aviolet scr een is damag ed. Damage d len ses mu st b e replaced bef o re use. Cont act your local au t h orized d ealer for a replacement.

When the f ixture h as been sto r ed or t r ansported in cold temperat ures, allow it to warm to r o o m t emperat ure f o r a minimu m o f o n e hour b efore applying power . Ap p lying p ower to a cold fixture may cause damag e to the f ixture an d void the man u fact urer warrant y.

Th is is a Class I d evice and must b e groun d ed. Do n ot project t he beam o nto co mbu stible su bst ances. Keep f ixture h ead at le ast 0.1 m (0 .33 ft) away from an y flamma ble

mater ials. Minimu m d istance to lig hted o b jects:2 m (6.5 6 f t). When you p o wer on the fixture, you may notice smoke or odor. This is

normal and sho u ld d ecr ease grad ually. If smoke or odor p ersists, d iscon n ect the fixture f rom power and co n tact your Hig h End Syst ems d ealer o r High En d Systems technica l suppo r t.

WA RNING: RIS K OF ELE CTR IC SHOCK! Do n o t opera te this device wit h t he

co ver o pen.

CAUTION: Hot Surf aces. Allo w t he fixture t o cool co mpletely before h andling

an d ser vicing.

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CAUTION: Damages caused b y the disreg ard of this u se r man ual are not

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subject to warran t y. The a uthorized d ealer will n ot accep t liabilit y for any resultin g d efects or problems.

General Operation and Use Guidelines

This fixture is only allowed to be operated with the maximum alternating current that is stated in the te chnical specifications labe l provided on the fixture.

Lighting effects are not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks may ensure that the fixture will serve you for a long time without defects.

Do not shake the fixture. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the fixture. When choosing the installation location, make sure that the fixture is not exposed to

extreme heat, moisture or dust. If using the supplied Ome ga brackets with quick-locking thumb scre ws for fixture hanging,

ensure that the thumb screws have engaged a comple te 90-degree positive latch. Operate the fixture only after ha ving familia rized yourself with its functions. Do not permit

other persons who are not qualified and familiar with its functions to operate the fixture. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation.

Please use the original packaging if the fixture is to be transported. ETC and High End Systems, Inc. will not be responsible for the fixture if pack aging other than manufacturer provided packa ging is used.

Do not modify the fixture. Any modifications will void the manufacturer warra nty. This manual describes the proper installation and operation of this fixture. Using this

fixture in any way other than the intende d use may cause damage and may void the factory warranty.

Misuse of this fixture or using it in a way different from the methods described in this manual may lead to personal injury a nd/or equipment failure.

The light source of this fixture is not replaceable. When the light source re aches its end of life, replace the fixture.

If you do not provide power to the fixture, the battery on the SolaSpot 3000 may drain fully after 7–10 days. After you provide power to the fixture, the ba ttery will recharge within 3–4 hours.

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Install the Fixture

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WA RNING:

Th e installation location must su p p ort a minimum point lo ad of 10 t imes the weight of t h e fixtur e.

Th e installation mu st alwa ys be se cur ed with a se cond ary sa fety att ach men t . An approp r iat e safety ca ble is supplied .

Sa fety cable attachment must b e rated b y a sa fety factor o f 1 0. Use of third part y clamps ar e permit ted, but they sh ould comply wit h t h e

local ju risdiction a nd be a pproved by the Author ity Ha ving Jurisd ictio n . A su p portive and stab le su r face mu st b e used when t he fixtur es are placed

on t h e fee t. Th e opera tin g t emp erat u re ran g e for t h is fixtu r e is - 1 0 °C–4 5 °C (14°F–

113°F). Do n o t operate the fixture outside of this r ange. Neve r st and directly below the installed fixtur e wh en mounting, r emo ving,

or ser vicing. All safet y and t ech nical aspects of fixtu r e in sta llation sh all be approved b y a

qualifie d person b efore o perat ion . Th e installation mu st b e reg u lar ly in spected b y a q ualified p erson. Overhead riggin g must b e perfo r med by q u alified p ersonnel. Please con sider GB7000.1-2015, GB700 0 .217-2 0 0 8, an d o t her n atio nal

norms during the installation.

CAUTION: Follow all local co d es and r ecommended p r act ices by t he Au t h orit y

Having Jurisd iction . The installa tion must only be carr ied ou t b y a q u alified per son .

You can install the fixture in any of the orientations shown below.

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1. Assemble the third-party clamp or Omega clamp to the O mega bracket and secure together using appropriately sized hardware (not provided).

2. Align the assembled Omega bracket and quick-lock fasteners into the respective holes on the bottom of the fixture upper enclosure.

3. Tighten each of the quick-lock fasteners fully, turning clockwise. You will hear and feel a click when the fastener is fully secured.

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the second clamp and bracket.

5. Attach the provided safety cable through the attachment point on the bottom of the fixture upper enclosure and secure to the trussing system or other safe installation point. Follow local codes and recomme nded safety standards for securing the fixture to the installation location.

6. Attach the fixture to the installation location using the installed clamps, using the clamp manufacturer's instructions for a secure fit. When using the Omega clamp, close the safety and fully tighten the clamp wing nut until secure.

7. Inspect the installation prior to lifting the fixture overhe ad.

Inst all the Fixture 9

Power

VAC Amps Hz Watts VA PF Cr est Factor

100 14.7 50 1471 1461 0.99 1.40

120 11.8 60 1420 1416 0.99 1.41

200 6.6 50 1323 1322 0.99 1.49

208 6.3 60 1322 1326 0.99 1.47

220 6.0 50 1321 1346 0.99 1.51

240 5.5 60 1316 1324 0.98 1.50

CAUTION: Using t h is fixtu r e below 100V on a 1 5 A breaker may cau se t h e

breaker t o t r ip. Ensure t hat the circuit can handle the f ixture's maximum potential draw before you connect it .

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DMX Control

The SolaSpot 3000 fixture operates on standard DMX512 control bus, controlled by a DMX console. A SolaSpot 3000 fixture requires 47 channels of DMX512.

Attach the fixture to the control bus using a two-core, shielde d cable with a 5-pin XLR connector (Be lden 9729 is preferred).

Two XLR termination receptacles are available: one for connection of DMXInput, and one for DMXOut (used when daisy-cha ining to additional fixtures on the DMX control bus).

DMX Connector Pinout

For DMXInput, the DMX cable must have a ma le XLR conne ctor on one end of the cable. When daisy-chaining DMX, the other end of the cable must have a female XLR connector. Terminate the cable ends as indicated in the pinout image below.

Considerations for Ethernet (Art-Net) Connectors

For fixtures connected via Ethernet (Art-Net), cable distance should not excee d 100m, and no more than 20 fixtures should be connected in a da isy chain.

DMX Cont rol 11

Connect DMXCables to Fixture

The following instructions are guidelines for connecting DMX to your fixture. Your installation may vary.

1. Conne ct the male XLR connector of a DMX data cable to the DMX Out connector on the DMX control source.

2. Conne ct the female XLR connector of the DMX data cable to the DMX In connector of the first fixture on the DMX control run.

3. Continue linking the remaining fixtures connecting a cable from the DMXOut connector of each fixture to the DMXIn connector of the next fixture on the control run.

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Terminate DMX

For installations with a long DMX control run or an electrically noisy environment, we recommend tha t you use a DMX terminator or install a resistor on the last fixture of the DMXcontrol run to prevent corruption (data reflection) of the digital control signal by electrical noise.

A DMXterminator is an XLR plug with a 120 Ω resistor connected between pins 2 and 3, which can be installed into the DMX output receptacle of the last fixture in the DMX control run. This plug is available and sold separately. Contact your loca l High End dealer for ordering information (visit https://www.highend.com/a bout/conta ct-u s to locate a High End dealer).

Alternatively, terminate the link by installing a 120 Ω , 1/4 watt (minimum) re sistor in the fixture’s DMX Out (female) cable connector in the la st fixture on each DMX control run.

1. Disassemble a male XLR connector.

2. Solder a 120 Ω resistor, minimum 1/4 watt, between pin 2 and pin 3.

3. Reassemble the XLR connector.

5-pin terminator

Set the DMX Start Address

Give each fixture a unique DMX starting addre ss when using a DMX control signal so that the correct fixture responds to the control signals. This DMX start address is the channel number from which the fixture starts to “listen” to the digital control information sent out from the DMX control source.

Modify the fixture DMX start address on the user interface, located on the upper enclosure. See

DMX Ad d r ess o n p age1 5

Exa mple : The SolaSpot 3000 has 47 channels. If you set the DMXstarting address of the first fixture to 1, you could se t the second fixture to 48 (47+1), the third to 95 (48+47), and so on.

DMX Channels

The most current DMXControl Protocol data for the SolaSpot 3000 can be found on the High End Systems, Inc. website:

https://www.highend.com/documentation/SolaSpot3000/SolaSpot3000-protocol.pdf

DMX Cont rol 13

Configure the Fixture

Mode

Esc.

Mode

Esc.

Mode

Esc.

You can configure SolaSpot 3000 fixtures through the onboard user inte rface.

Navigate the User Interface

Press and hold the [MODE/ESC] button ( powered by battery when the fixture has no power.)

2. Browse the menu by pre ssing the up, down, left, or right navigation buttons.

Press the [Enter] button ( ) to se lect a me nu item.

4. Modify the selection by pressing the up, down, left, or right navigation buttons according to the selection.

)until the display flashes. (The display is

Press the [Enter] button ( ) to confirm a modified selection.

To exit the menu, press the [MODE/ESC] (

)button.

Note: If you press the [Enter] button to confirm a selection and push no other

buttons, the user interface returns to the default display after 10 seconds.

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Set Fixture Parameters

•ON•

This section provides instructions to configure and set up the Sola Spot 3000. See

User Inter face on the p r evious pag e

Provide power to the fixture before configuring it. If you do not provide power, the fixture will use battery power to power the user interface.

for information on the navigation buttons.

Navigate t he

DMX Address

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Address

Se t the DMX address for the fixture. The default value is 001.

Info Menu

Set the Time Informa tion

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Info → Time Info

Pa rameter Value Descriptio n

Running time of the fixture from the last time that

Curre nt Time XXXX (Hours)

Ttl Life Hrs XXXX (Hours) Total running time of the device, shown in hours (h).

Last Run Hrs XXXX (Hours)

the fixture was powered on, shown in hours (h). The counter resets after the fixture is turned off.

Running time of the fixture from the last time that the fixture was powered on, shown in hours (h).

LEDHours XXXX(Hours)

TimerPIN Pa ssword = XXX

Clr Last Run

LEDTime PIN Password = XXX

Clear LE D T ime

OFF

Total running time of the fixture LEDs, shown in hours (h).

Enter the Time r PIN. The default Timer PINis 038. You must enter the Timer PIN in order to access the Clr Last Run parameter.

You must enter the Timer PIN to access this para meter. Select ON to clear the va lue for the Current Time parameter for the fixture.

Enter the LED Time PIN. The default LED Time PINis

038. You must enter the LEDTime PIN in order to access the Clear LEDTime parameter.

Please contact technical support at High End Systems, Inc. before using this parame ter to clear the LEDHours value. Se e

Systems o n p age1

You must enter the LEDTime Pin to access this parameter.

Se lect ONto clear the value for the LED Hours parameter.

Co ntacting Hig h End

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View Fixture E rrors

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Info → Error Info

Displa ys any curre nt fixture errors.

View DMX Values for Channels

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Info → DMX Value

View the DMX value of each of the fixture's channels (parameters of the fixture). Scroll to the parameter that you want to view (Pan, Tilt, etc. ) and vie w the va lue.

View Fixture H ead T emperature

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Info → Head Temp.

Displa ys the current fixture tempe rature as read from the fixture head (near the CMYfilter).

View P ower T e mperature

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Info → Power Temp.

Displa ys the current temperature as read from the power supply in the fixture base, which can help you to determine if the power supply is overheating.

View Fan S pee ds

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Info → Fan Speed

Displa ys the speeds of the fixtures fans (in RPM).

View S e nsor Status

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Info → LED Sensor.

Displa ys the status of the se nsors, which can help you to determine whether the fixture is recognizing the movement and position of the whe el. The display toggles be tween ON and OFF as the magnet passe s the sensor.

View E therne t IP Addre ss

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Info → Ethernet IP

Displa ys the Ethernet IP address for the fixture. You can modify this value in the Set menu. See

Access Service Set ting s o n p age18

View S oftware Version

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Info → Software Ver

Displa ys the software version for the fixture.

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Set Menu

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Set the Sta tus Options

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Set → Status

Pa rameter Value Descriptio n

No DMX Mode

Pa n Reverse

Tilt Reve rse

Pa n Degree

Encoders

Pa n/Tilt Spd 1–4

Close Hold Auto

OFF

630 540

OFF

Control mode when DMXis absent. The de fault value is Hold.

Reverse the pa n movement of the fixture. The default value is OFF.

Reverse the tilt movement of the fixture. The default value is OFF.

Change the pan rotation of the fixture from the default setting of 540 degrees to 630 degrees.

Turn on or off the encode r feedback for pan and tilt movement. You may want to turn off encoders when working on a fixture so that you can move pan and tilt without the fixture automatically moving back to position.

Se t the speed (scan mode) of pan and tilt movement. The default value is 1. Use this parameter to make fine adjustments to pan and tilt movement in order to correct for mis-stepping when the fixture is installed on its side (side-hung, or "Outrig").

Hibernation mode forces the LEDs and stepper

Hibernation

OFF 1–99 minute s

motors to power off when the fixture loses DMX control signal for a set period of time. The de fault time setting is 15 minutes.

Se t when the Defogger (heater for the front lens)is turned on:

Defogger

Defog OnOP Defog OnPwr Defog Off

Defog OnOP :Turn on Defogger when LEDs are above 0% inte nsity

Defog OnPwr: Turn on Defogger when the fixture is powered (default value)

Defog Off:Turn off Defogge r

Dimming Mode

Standard Theatrical

Se t the dimming curve. The default value is Standard.

Turn on when the fixture is installed on its side (side

Out Rig Mode

OFF

hung, or "Outrig"). T his parameter reduces the speed of pan and tilt movement to correct for misstepping.

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Sele ct Input

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Na vigat e : Main Menu → Set → Select Input

Se lect the control input for the fixture:

DMX Only Art-Net on IP2 Art-Net on IP10 sACN

Set Unive rse for Art-Net

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Set → Set Universe

When using Art-Net control input, se t the universe (000–255).

Acce ss S e rv ice S e ttings

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Set → Service Setting

Pa rameter Value Descriptio n

Enter the Service PIN. The default Service PINis

Se rvice PIN Pa ssword = XXX

050. You must enter the Service PIN in order to access the other Service Setting parameters.

You must enter the Service PIN to access this parameter.

Ethernet IP XXX.XXX.XXX. XXX

Modify the IP address. The default IP address is

002.142.058.034.

You must enter the Service PIN to access this

Ethernet MaskIP

XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

parameter.

Modify the IP subnet ma sk . The default IP subnet mask is 255.000.000.000.

You must enter the Service PIN to access this parameter.

Clr Err Info

OFF

Se t this para meter to ON in order to clear error messages after you have fixed the errors. Default setting is OFF.

Set the Fans Mode

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Set → Fans Mode Setting

Se lect the fan mode for the fixture:

Standard Studio (reduces fan noise, but decrea ses fixture output by ~20%) Continuous Studio Continuous (fa n runs continuously at a reduce d rate, but fixture output decreases

by ~20%)

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Set Display Se ttings

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Na vigat e : Main Menu → Set → Disp. Setting

Pa rameter Value Descriptio n

Enter the amount of time the fixture waits after the

Shutoff Time 02–60 minutes

last user interface button press until the display goes to sle ep. The default value is 5 minutes.

Flip Display

OFF

Flip the display 180° when the fixture is mounted ve rtically. The default value is OFF.

Lock the user interfa ce. The default value is OFF.

Key Lock

OFF

To unlock the user interface buttons when locked, press and hold the [MODE/ESC] button for thre e seconds.

Set the Temperature Scale

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Set → Temp. C/F

Se lect the temperature scale for the fixture:

Celsius (default value) Fahrenheit

Update Fix ture Firmware Using the US B P ort

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Set → USB Update

Fixture firmware updates are available on the High End Systems, Inc. website at highend .co m.

1. Sa ve the firmware upda te file to a US B drive.

2. Insert the USBdrive in the fixture base (see

Fixture O ver view on pag e4

for the USB port

location).

3. On the Main Menu, select Set → USB Update. The fixture reads the USBdrive and displays a list of any firmware update files on the USB drive.

4. Se lect the appropriate file and then press the [Enter] button.

5. The software prompts you to confirm the update with the message "Update fixture?" Use the na vigation buttons to select "Yes," and then press the [Enter] button.

The firmware upda te begins. A progress monitor shows you the progress of the update.

The fixture restarts when the update is complete, and the fixture performs a data check to verify the update.

The firmware upda te is complete when the display re turns to its default state.

6. Remove the USBdrive from the fixture.

Rese t Fixture to Factory De fault Settings

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Set → Reset Default

Se lect ON to reset the fixture to the factory default settings.

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Test Menu

Rese t (H ome) the Mechanical P ositions on the Fixture

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Test → Home

Reset ("home") all features on the fixture, including, pan, tilt, colors, gobos, etc.

Test the Fixture

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Test → Se lf Test

Run a self-test program on the fixture. When you run the test, the display indicates "Running" and the fixture automatically runs a self-test procedure, testing each of the functions. Press [MODE/ESC] button to end the self-test and return the display to the previous menu.

Test a n Indiv idual Channel

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Test → Te st Channel

Run a self-test program on individual cha nnels. The default value is Control. Select a different channel to run a self-test on that cha nnel.

Manually Set an Indiv idual Channel

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Test → Manual Ctrl.

Se lect an individual channel on the fixture a nd ma nually set the cha nnel value. While in Manual Control mode, all effects are cance led, the shutter opens, and the dimme r intensity is set to 100%.

Re-Calibrate an Individua l Fe a ture

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Test → Calibration

Please contact technical support at High End Systems, Inc. before using this parameter. Se e

Co ntacting Hig h End Systems on pag e1

You must enter the Calibration PIN to access this parameter. The default Calibration PINis 050.

Se lect an individual feature on the fixture and manually calibrate it to a new "home" setting.

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Preset Menu

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Set the Playback Setti ngs

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Preset → PlayBack

Playback settings allow you to run an Auto Program as a Master fixture or in stand-alone mode, or to receive playback information from a different Master fixture.

Prese t programming require s one fixture to act as the Master. All other SolaSpot 3000 fixtures that are connected to the designated Master fixture can then receive Auto Programs from the Master fixture.

Exa mple : You edit groups of scenes into Programs 1– 10 on the Master fixture.

- Program 2 is assigned to Part 1

- Program 4 is assigned to Part 2

- Program 6 is assigned to Part 3

* Fixtures assigned as Slave 1 will play back Part 1 * Fixtures assigned as Slave 2 will play back Part 2 * Fixtures assigned as Slave 3 will play back Part 3

Se lect the appropriate playback setting:

DMX Control: Return the fixture to DMXcontrol from another playback mode. Se t To Slave:Fixture will play back the Auto Program that is de fined on the Master fixture . Auto Program:Fixture runs an Auto Program either in stand-alone mode or as a Ma ste r

fixture. Use the Select Prog parameter to select the program (see

Pr o g ram below

Se lect an Auto

Sele ct an Auto Program

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Preset → Select Prog.

Se lect the Auto Program that the fixture will run either in stand-alone mode or as a Master fixture.

Pr o g ram Ran g e Default Valu e

Prog. Part 1 Program 1–Progra m 10 Program 1

Prog. Part 2 Program 1–Progra m 10 Program 2

Prog. Part 3 Program 1–Progra m 10 Program 3

Edit an AutoP rogra m

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Preset → Edit Program

Create the Auto Program that the fixture will run either in stand-alone mode or as a Ma ste r fixture (see

Se lect an Auto Program above

Navigate to the Auto Program tha t you want to edit (Program 1, Program 2, etc.), and then set the Scene (SC001, SC002, etc.)for each ste p (Ste p 01, Step 02, etc.) in the Auto Progra m. You can set a maximum of 64 steps. T he SolaSpot 3000 fixture provides 250 pre-programmed Scenes, or you can customize scenes using the Edit Sce nes parameter (see

Capture (Record) a Scene o n t he next page

Ed it a Scen e or

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Edit a Scene or Capture (Record) a Scene

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Preset → Edit Scenes

The SolaSpot 3000 fixture provides 250 pre-programmed Scenes that you can use or edit to build an Auto Program. Each Scene is a snapshot of a set of fixture pa rameters (for example, color, beam quality a nd pattern, intensity, focus, etc.) tha t you can assign to a step in an Auto Program. Select the Scene (Scene 001, S cene 002, etc.) that you want to edit, and then set the parameters for the Scene or capture the parameters for the Scene from the current DMX input.

In addition to standard SolaS pot 3000 features (pa n, tilt, etc.), S cene parameters include the following options.

Pa rameter Value Descriptio n

Fade Time 0–255 seconds

Scene Time

Input By Outside

0.2–99.9 seconds

Enter the crossfade time applied to pa rameters when the Scene plays.

Enter how long the Scene will play before the next Scene plays. The default value is 0.3 seconds.

Capture the paramete r va lues for the Scene from the current DMX input.

Capture (Record) Multiple Scenes

Na vigat e : Main Menu → Preset → Scene s Input

You can capture DMXdata and record those paramete rs as a series of Scenes. Select the sta rt and end Scene numbers for the range of Scenes that you want to record. The fixture records the incoming DMXdata into the se lected Scenes, with each change in DMX data triggering the next Scene in the range. When all Scenes in the range have been recorded, the display re turns to the main me nu.

Note: W hile capturing the DMX data, the SolaSpot 3000 fixture does not pla y back

the DMXinput; it only captures the data. You must edit or play back the Scene after recording is complete to verify the results. We suggest that you prepare the Scenes on a DMX controller with a zero crossfade for all parameters betwee n steps. Remembe r that any change of a DMXvalue will automatically advance to the next Scene during capture.

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Error Codes

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When you apply powe r to the fixture, it runs a calibration (homing) sequence and displays a ny errors that it detects.

Animation Wheel

This message displays afte r the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist:

Animation_ Rot Whe e l

This message displays afte r the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist:

Blade Rot

This message displays afte r the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist:

if the magnetic-inde xing circuit malfunctions (optical or magnetic sensor failure) if the stepper motor is defe ctive or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed if the Blade Rotation movement is not loca ted in the default position after the reset

Color Wheel

This message displays afte r the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist:

if the fixture head's magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions (optical or magnetic sensor failure)

if the stepper motor is defe ctive or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed if the Color wheel movement is not located in the default position after the re se t

CTO Whee l

This message displays afte r the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist:

CMY Wheel

This message displays afte r the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist:

if the fixture head's magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions (optical or magnetic sensor failure)

if the stepper motor is defe ctive or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed if the CMY movement is not located in the default position after the reset

Focus Whe e l

This message displays afte r the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist:

if the magnetic-inde xing circuit malfunctions (optical or magnetic sensor failure) if the stepper motor is defe ctive or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed if the Focus movement is not located in the default position after the reset

Frost Wheel

This message displays afte r the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist:

if the magnetic-inde xing circuit malfunctions (optical or magnetic sensor failure) if the stepper motor is defe ctive or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed if the Frost movement is not located in the default position after the reset

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Gobo Rot 1

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This message displays afte r the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist:

if the magnetic-inde xing circuit malfunctions (optical or magnetic sensor failure) if the stepper motor is defe ctive or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed if Gobo Rotating Wheel 1 is not located in the default position after the reset

Gobo Wheel 1

This message displays afte r the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist:

if the magnetic-inde xing circuit malfunctions (optical or magnetic sensor failure) if the stepper motor is defe ctive or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed if Gobo Wheel 1 is not located in the default position after the reset

Gobo Wheel 2

This message displays afte r the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist:

Pan movement

This message displays afte r the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist:

if the yoke’s magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions (optical or ma gnetic sensor failure) if the stepper motor is defe ctive or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed if the Pan movement is not located in the default position after the reset

Prism Wheel mov ement

This message displays afte r the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist:

if the fixture head magnetic-indexing circuit ma lfunctions (optical or magnetic sensor failure)

if the stepper motor is defe ctive or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed if the Prism movement is not located in the default position after the rese t

Prism_Rot Wheel moveme nt

This message displays afte r the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist:

if the fixture head magnetic-indexing circuit ma lfunctions (optical or magnetic sensor failure)

if the stepper motor is defe ctive or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed if the Prism_Rot movement is not located in the default position after the reset

Tilt moveme nt

This message displays afte r the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist:

if the fixture head magnetic-indexing circuit ma lfunctions (optical or magnetic sensor failure)

if the stepper motor is defe ctive or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed if the Tilt movement is not located in the default position after the reset

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Zoom Wheel

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This message displays afte r the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist:

if the magnetic-inde xing circuit malfunctions (optical or magnetic sensor failure) if the stepper motor is defe ctive or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed if the Zoom movement is not located in the de fault position after the reset

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Cleaning and Maintenance

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Keep the following in mind during regular service and inspection:

All screws for insta lling the device or parts of the device must be tightly connected and must not be corroded.

There must not be any deformations to the housing, lenses, rigging, and installation points (ceiling, suspe nsion, trussing).

Motorize d parts must not show any signs of wear and must move smoothly without issue. The power supply cables must not show any damage, material fatigue or sediment. If spare parts are required, order only genuine parts from your local authorized dealer.

CAUTION: Disconnect the fixtur e f rom ma ins power b efore st artin g any

main tenan ce p r oced ures.

In order to ensure that the device remains in good working condition and does not fail prematurely, regula r maintenance is recommended.

1. Clean the inside and outside lens re gularly using a moist, lint-free cloth to avoid loss of output due to accumulation of dust/dirt on the lens. Never use alcohol or solvents.

2. Clean the fans regularly to ensure maximum airflow and efficie nt cooling. This will ensure that the light source operates in the best possible condition.

3. Have an approved electrician check the fixture each quarter to ensure that circuit contacts are in good condition. This pre vents poor circuit contacts and the overheating that results from it.

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SolaSpot 3000 User Manual n Version 1.1 n Rev B n Released 2019-01

High End Systems SOLASPOT-3000 Users Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Fixture Overview

Dimensions

Safety Considerations

General Operation and Use Guidelines

Install the Fixture

Power

DMX Control

DMX Connector Pinout

Considerations for Ethernet (Art-Net) Connectors

Terminate DMX

Set the DMX Start Address

DMX Channels

Configure the Fixture

Navigate the User Interface

Set Fixture Parameters

DMX Address

Info Menu

Set Menu

Test Menu

Preset Menu

Error Codes

Cleaning and Maintenance