Kam HYPER3D 500 User Manual

MANUAL VERSION 1.0

August 2016

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Hyper3D 500

Spectacular multicolour laser that creates stunning 3D lightshows

Thank you for purchasing this Kam product, we are sure that it will serve you for many years to come.

To optimise it’s performance, please read these instructions carefully to familiarise yourself with the basic operations of the unit. Please
retain them for future reference.This unit has been tested at the factory before being shipped to you. To prevent or reduce the risk of
electrical shock or fire, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent a fire hazard, do not expose the unit to any naked flame
sources. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or if it is unlikely to be used for long periods of time.

When installing the unit, please ensure you leave enough space around the unit for ventilation. Slots and openings in the unit are provided
for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should
never be blocked or covered.

The unit is powered by the mains, always handle the power cable by the plug. Never pull out the plug by pulling on the cable. Never touch
the power cable when your hands are wet as this could cause an electric shock. Do not tie a knot in the cable. The power cable should be
placed such that it is not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cable can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power
cord periodicaly, if you ever find that it is damaged, replace it before using the unit again. Contact your retailer for a replacement.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where
this unit is to be used meets the requirements of the unit.

The lightning flash symbol inside a triangle is to alert the user to the presence high voltage within the unit’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient power to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons. Caution: to prevent the risk of electric shock, do not
attempt to open the unit. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. The exclamation
mark inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance. Please read and pay attention to all laser safety warning sticker labels on the unit.

Select the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or locations subject to vibration and excessive dust.
Do not use the unit where there are extremes in temperature (below 41ºF / 5ºC or exceeding 95ºF / 35ºC).

Unpacking and safety Please unpack your new product carefully. Your new product should reach you in perfect condition. Please check
that no damage has occurred during transit. If any damage is found, do not operate your unit. Please contact the retailer you purchased it
from immediately. If there is any damage to the mains cable do not use the device. Always disconnect the unit from the mains supply when
carrying out any cleaning of the unit.

Manufacturer declarations

In compliance with the following requirements: RoHS Directive (2002/95/EU) and WEEE Directive (2002/96/EU).
If this product is ever no longer functional please take it to a recycling plant for environmentally friendly disposal.

CE declaration of conformity

R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EU), EMC Directive (2004/108/EU), Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EU).
The declarations are available on application from [e-mail]
Before putting the devices into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations.

This manual contains important laser system safety and operation information. Read and understand all instructions prior to powering on
the laser unit the first time to avoid eye injury and to avoid breaking the law. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Lasers
can be hazardous and have unique safety considerations. Permanent eye injury and blindness is possible if lasers are used incorrectly.
Pay close attention to each safety WARNING statement in this manual.

Please refer to the Kam Class 3B Laser Safety Guide (available from kam.co.uk) for more information on laser safety issues.

Laser safety warnings…

Potential laser injury hazard exists with this product! Please read these instructions carefully, which include important information about
installation, safe use and service!

Caution Avoid direct eye contact with laser light. Never intentionally expose your eyes or others to direct laser radiation.

Caution This laser product can potentially cause instant eye injury or blindness if laser light directly strikes the eyes.

Caution It is illegal and dangerous to shine this laser into audience areas.

Caution It is illegal and dangerous to shine any laser at aircraft.

Caution Operating procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Overhead rigging
Important - the installation must be carried out by qualified service personal only. Improper installation can result in serious injuries and /or

damage to property. Overhead rigging required extensive experience. Working load limits should be respected, certified installation
materials should be used, the installed unit should be inspected regularly for safety.

l Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging and servicing.
l Locate the unit in a well ventilated spot, far away from any flammable materials and/or liquids. The fixture must be fixed at least 50cm

from surrounding walls

l The device should be installed out of reach of people and outside of areas where persons may walk by or be seated.
l Before rigging make sure that the installation area can hold minimum point load of 10 times the device`s weight.
l The device should be well fixed; a free swinging mounting is dangerous.
l Do not cover any ventilation opening as this may result in overheating

Before first time use, the unit should be inspected for safety. Inspection the unit regularly every year.

AC power

The unit is supplied with a power plug appropriate to its voltage. Should any other connections be required they must be carried out with
the following configuration:

Cable (EU)

Cable (US)

Pin

International

Brown

Black

Live

L

Light blue

White

Neutral

N

Yellow/green

Green

Earth

DMX-512 connection

If you are using a standard DMX controller, you can connect the DMX output of the controller directly to the DMX input of the first unit in a
DMX chain. If you wish to connect a DMX controller with other XLR outputs you will need to use adapter cables.

1 = shield
DMX output 2 = Signal (-) DMX input
3 = Signal (+)

Connect the DMX output of the first unit in a DMX chain with the DMX input of the next unit in the chain. Always connect the the output of
one unit with the input of the next unit until all units are connected.

If you use a controller with 5 pin DMX connection you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter.

Caution at the unit, the DMX cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120 Ohm resistor
between Signal (-) and Signal (+) into a 3-pin XLR connector and plug this into the DMX output of the
last unit in the chain.

The Kam Hyper3D 500 is a spectacular laser offering 8 different effects in one package. The table below outlines the usage modes along
with a description of each effect.

Mode

Effect No.

Effect name

Menu

Auto

1

Hyper 3D

2

Wide beam grating

3

Northern lights

4

Multi-grating

5

Spirostar

6

Kaleidoscope

7

Wide-angle stars

8

Flat beam & in-air tunnel

Sound-to-Light

1

Hyper 3D

2

Wide beam grating

3

Northern lights

4

Multi-grating

5

Spirostar

6

Kaleidoscope

7

Wide-angle stars

8

Flat beam & in-air tunnel

Mode: This is either AUTO where each selected effect varies randomly or Sound-to-Light where the selected effect changes in time to the
beat of the music.

Effect No.: This is the allocated number for the specific effect.
Effect name: This is the name of the specific effect.
Menu: This is the symbol that appears on the LED display on the back of the unit.

When using this unit in DMX mode it is important to understand that this will override all internal effects and all the moving effects can be
stopped to produce single beams. For this reason it is vital to ensure that no single beams can go into audience at distances less than
those specified in the table above.

The same applies for the unit being used in ILDA mode – all the internally programmed images are overridden. Any audience scanning
must be with the fastest possible scan rate and largest possible images at distances determined by careful calculation. If in any doubt –

don’t audience scan.