High End Systems SOLAWASH19 Users Manual

SolaWash 19 LED

User Manual

Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice. High End Systems

assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.

Trademarks used in this text:

High End Systems is a registered trademark. Wholehog, intellaspot, Internal Effects, the High End Systems

globe logo, and the Hog logo are trademarks of High End Systems, Belden is a registered trademark of

Belden, Inc.

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.

SolaWash 19 LED User Manual

Version 1.0.2

July, 2015

Contact Information

U.S. and the Americas

Sales Department High End Systems

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

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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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 progettati e fabbricati per soddisfare i requisiti delle normative 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 internacionales. Las modificaciones al producto podrían afectar la seguridad y dejar al producto fuera de conformidad con las normas de seguridad relevantes.

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Important Safety Information

Instructions pertaining to continued protection against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons are found throughout this manual. Please read all instructions prior to assembling, mounting, and operating this equipment.

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 cautions against mounting the fixture on or near a flammable surface.

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 year parts and labor limited warranty. 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.

A fixture must be returned in its original packaging. Any other parts returned to High End Systems must be packaged in a suitable manner to ensure the protection of s uch 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.

high resolution glass gobos are not guaranteed against breakage or scratches to coating. It

boxes and packing materials.

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 other rights which vary from state to state.

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Patents

This product may use one or more of the following patents: US 4,392,187; US 4,602,321; US 4,688,161; US 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 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; US 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 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; US 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 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; US 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 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; US 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 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; US 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 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; US 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 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; US 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 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; US 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 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; US 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 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; US 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 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; US 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 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; US 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 D359,574; US D360,404; US D365,165; US D366,712; US D370,080; US D372,550; US D374,439; US D377,338; US D381,740; US D409,771; AT E169413; CA 2142619; CA 2145508; CA 2245842; DE 22588.4-08; DE 621495; DE 655144; DE 69320175.4; DE 69322401.0; DE 69331145.2; DE 69525856.7; DE 69734744.3; DE 797503; DK 0655144; DK 1447702; EP 0475082; EP 0621495; EP 0655144; EP 0662275; EP 0767398; EP 0797503; EP 0969247; EP 1447702; ES 0621495; FR 0621495; FR 0655144; FR 0662275; FR 1447702; GB 2043769B; GB 2055842B; GB 2283808B; GB 22 90 13 4B; GB 2291814B; GB 2292530B; GB 2292896B; GB 2294909B; GB 2295058B; GB 2303203B; GB 2306887B; GB 2307036B; GB 2316477B; IE 0621495; IT 034244BE; 2005; IT 0621495; IT 0655144; JP 3495373; JP 3793577; NL 0621495; NL 0797503; NL 0969247; UK 0621495; UK 0655144; UK 0662275; UK 0797503; UK 0969247; UK 1447702;

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Table of Contents

SolaWash 19 LED User Manual ...................................................................... i

Contact Information ................ .............................................. ....................... ii

Product Modification Warning .......................................................... .............. iii

Important Safety Information ... .. ... ............................................................... iv

Warranty Information ........... ........................................................................ v

Limited Warranty .................................................. ... .................................. v

Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair ................................................ v

Freight ..................................................................................................... v

Patents .................... ...................................................... ............................ vi

Chapter 1: Product Overview

This chapter describes the features and spec ifications of the SolaWa sh 19 LED fixture along with a list of related products and accessories.

Features ...................................................................................................... 1

Operation ......................... .............. ........... ............. .............. ............. ......... 1

Effects ................................................................ ....................................... 2

Construction ........................... ...................................... .............................. 2

Specifications .............................................................................................. 3

Mechanical Specifications .............................. ............................................... 3

Electrical Specifications ....................................... ......................................... 4

Environmental Specifications ........................................................................ 4

Cables and Connectors ................................................................................. 4

Fixture Components .................................................................................... 5

Related Products and Accessories ............................................................... 6

Chapter 2: SolaWash 19 LED Setup and Configuration

Installation of your SolaWash 19 LED fixture includes mounting, connecting to power, DMX linking and configuration.

Unpacking the Fixture ................................................................................. 7

Installing a Power Cord Cap ........................................................................ 8

Installing a Line Cord Cap - U.K. Only ........... .. ............................................... 8

Vatic Fitter Heads Information - Danmark ... ... ................................................. 8

Mounting the Fixture ................................................................................... 9

Mounting the Fixture Upright ........................................................................ 9

Truss Mounting ........................................................................................... 9

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Linking SolaWash 19 LED Fixtures ............................................................. 11

Cable Connectors ................. ... .. ............................................ .. ... ............... 11

Connecting to the Link ............................................................................... 12

Configuring SolaWash 19 LED for DMX Control .......................................... 13

Setting a Start Channel in Battery Mode ....................................................... 14

Powering On the Fixture ............................................................................ 15

Shutting Down the Fixture ......................................................................... 15

Chapter 3: Menu System

This chapter shows you how to access and navigate the onboard Menu system and the options available for each menu with examples.

Menu System Overview .............................................................................. 17

Navigation Basics .................................... ........................................... ... ... . 18

Battery Operation ...................... ... .............................................. ............... 18

Exiting Battery Mode................................................................................ 18

SolaWash 19 LED Menu Map ...................................................................... 19

Menu System Options ................................................................................ 22

Address Menu ........................................................................................... 22

Setting a Start Channel.......... .. .............................................. ... ............... 22

Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment ............................................... 23

Information Menu ............. ........................................................................ 24

Time Info ............................................................................................... 24

Values Display .............................. .. ............................................ ... ......... 25

Head Temperature................. ........................................... ... .................... 25

Software Version..................................................................................... 25

Set Menu ................................. ... ........................................... .................. 26

Status Options.. ...................................................................................... 26

Service Setting ....................................................................................... 27

Display Setting ....................................................................................... 28

Temp C/F............................................................................................... 28

Reset Default.......................................................................................... 28

Test Options Menu ..................................................................................... 29

Homing the Fixture.................................................................................. 29

Calibration.............................................................................................. 29

User Mode Menu ........................................................................................ 30

Preset Menu ............................................................................................. 31

Battery Menu .................................... ............................................ ... ......... 31

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Chapter 4: Preset Programming

SolaWash 19 LED fixtures can be programmed through the onboard menu system using Preset Programming. This section describes how to program your fixtures for stand-alone operation using the on-board memory in each fixture to create and store scenes.

Preset Programming Overview .................................................................. 33

Navigating to the Preset Menu ............................. ........................................ 33

Master and Slave ....................................................................... ... ... .......... 34

Preset Menu .............................................................................................. 35

Playback Settings .............................. ... ............................................ .......... 35

Automatic Program Run ...................... ... ... ................................................ 35

Set to Slave ........ ............................................ .. ... ................................... 35

DMX Control................................. .. ......................................................... 35

Music Control .......................................................................................... 35

Edit Scenes ........ ... ............................................ ........................................ 36

Edit Scene Parameters........................ ... ........................................... ... ... .. 36

Edit Scene Time............................ ........................................... ... ............. 36

Set Fade Time ..... ............................................ .. ... ................................... 36

Set Input by Out...................................................................................... 37

Edit Program .................................... ............................................ ............. 37

Select Program .......................................................................................... 38

Scenes Input ............................................................................................. 38

Chapter 5: DMX Programming

Multiple DMX protocol options let you program SolaWash 19 LED fixtures as a general wash light or with added pixel and pattern control. This chapter describes DMX programming options and SolaWash 19 LED DMX parameters.

DMX Programming Overview ..................................................................... 39

Full Speed verses MSpeed Control .......... ... ........................................... ... ... .. 39

16-bit Functionality ......................... .. ............................................... .......... 39

DMX Programming Options ................. ............................................... .......... 39

Programming with a DMX Console ................................................................ 39

SolaWash 19 LED DMX Protocol Options .................................................... 40

Standard Protocol ....................................................................................... 40

Zones Protocol ...................................................................... .. ................... 41

Reduced Protocol ....................................................................................... 41

Mapping Protocol ................................................................ ... .. ................... 42

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Parameter Descriptions ............................................................................. 43

Color Correction Parameter ......................................................................... 43

Color Mixing Parameters ............................................................................. 43

Standard and Reduced Protocol Color Function Options................................. 43

Zones Protocol Color Function ....................................................... ... ......... 44

Control Parameter ..................................................................................... 45

Dim Parameter .......................................................................................... 45

Image Parameters ...................................... ........................................... ... . 46

Indigo Highlighter Parameters ..................................................................... 46

MSpeed (Motor Speed) ............................. ... .. ............................................ . 47

Pan and Tilt Parameters ............. ................................................................ 47

Strobe Parameter .................................................................. .. .................. 47

Zoom Parameter ................................................................ ... .................... 48

Chapter 6: General Maintenance and Troubleshooting

This chapter outlines safety and maintenance procedures as well as troubleshooting error messages.

Safety Considerations ................................................................................ 49

Maintenance .............................................................................................. 49

Troubleshooting Error Messages ................................................................ 49

PAN- movement Er .................................................................................... 49

TILT- movement Er .................................................................................... 50

Appendix A: MSpeed Conversion Table.................................................... 52

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Product Overview

Chapter 1: Product Overview

This chapter describes the features and specifications of the SolaWash 19 LED fixture along with a list of related products and accessories.

SolaWash 19 LED and SolaWash 37 LED are high brightness moving wash light components of the High End Systems LED line of fixtures.

The SolaWash 19 LED features nineteen 15-watt RGBW LEDs. Sixteen Indigo Highlighter LEDs add another ring of color with independent control. As with all the LED fixtures, the SolaWash 19 offers extremely long life of and low power consumption with no color degradation. A Color Temperature control channel allows you to match the SolaWash output to other conventional light fixtures for a given show.

Multiple user options provide a wide range of DMX control from basic color mixing and “lenses” to controlling color of in different pattern zones or independent color control for each individual LED “pixel”.

Operational features include smooth 16-bit Pan and Tilt, fast zoom control from 12 to 65 degrees with tight beam control and excellent definition, and a full color LCD graphic display with touch control.

Features

• Nineteen 15-watt RGBW LEDs

• Sixteen Indigo Highlighter LEDs

• 100,000 LED component life

• 9000 lumen output

• Rechargeable battery backup for display

Operation

• Pan range: 540° with optional 630°

• Tilt range: 265°

• Red, Green, Blue and White color mixing control

• Onboard menu system for configuration and preset programming

• Linear Zoom: 12°-65°

• Dimmer intensity from 0% to 100%

• General dimming and blackout for individual colors (Red, Green, Blue and White)

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• Seven user-programmable factory defined macros

• Four User modes for DMX control Standard (21 channels)

Reduced (19 channels) Zones (31 channels) Mapping (90 channels)

Effects

• LED Strobe with 18 flashes per second and pulse effe ct

• Image lenses and dynamic patterns with speed control (Standard user mode)

• Independent color mixing control for individual zones in 32 pre-programmed patterns (Zones

user mode)

• I ndependent color mixing control for each LED (Mapping user mode)

• Virtual CTO on White

Construction

• High resolution micro-stepping motor control for smooth motion at all speeds

• Fast, smooth, and quiet yoke movement

• Color LCD menu with battery operation

• 3-pin and 5-pin XLR/RDM connectors

• Dual Road Case included

• ETL/UL and CE compliance

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Specifications

180 mm

7.1 in

180 mm

7.1 in

390 mm

15.4 in

377 mm

14.8 in

384 mm

15.1 in

320 mm

12.6 in

126 mm

4.9 in

176 mm

6.9 in

464 mm

18.2 in

Mechanical Specifications

Fixture Dimensions: 390 mm x 320 mm x 464 mm (15.4 in x 12.6 in x 18.3 in) Roadcase Dimensions: 875 mm x 600 mm x 780 mm (34.4 in x 24 in x 31 in) Fixture Weight: 15.5 kg (34.2 lbs) Shipping Weight: 78.9 kg (174 lbs)

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Electrical Specifications

Fixture Rated Power: 380 W Power consumption: AC 100V–240V; 50Hz/60Hz; 3.8-1.6A

Warning: Class I equipment - For continued protection

against electric shock connect this equipment to an earthed (grounded) power source only.

This equipment for connection to branch circuit having a maximum overload protection of 20 A.

Environmental Specifications

Maximum ambient temperature: 45° C (113° F) Maximum exterior surface temperature: 110° C (230° F) Minimum distance to lighted object: .5 m (1.6 ft) Minimum distance to flammable objects: .5 m (1.6 ft)

Caution: Do not mount on a flammable surface.

Not for residential use. Use in dry locations only.

Caution: Class 2 LED product. LED Radiation. Do not stare into

beam.

Caution: The fixture should be positioned so that prolonged

staring into the fixture at a distance closer than 3 meters is not expected.

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Cables and Connectors

Belden® 3107A or equivalent (meets specifications for EIA RS-485 applications) with the following characteristics:

• T wo tw isted pairs plus a shield

• maximum capacitance between conductors - 30 pF/ft.

• maximum capacitance between conductor and shield - 55 pF/ft.

• maximum resistance of 20 / 1000 ft.

• nominal impedance 100-140

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1. Lens

2. Display

3. DC Switch

4. Microphone

5. Left-button

6. Down-button

7. ENTER-button

8. Right-button

9. Mode/Esc

10.Up-button

11. Handle

12.5-pin DMX out

13.5-pin DMX in

14. 3-pin DMX out

15.3-pin DMX in

16.Power supply

17.Fuse

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Fixture Components

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