KVANT Spectrum, Spectrum 20, Spectrum 20 LD, Spectrum 25, Spectrum 30 Operation Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1
General Information .............................................................................................................................. 2
What is a laser and how does it work? ............................................................................................... 4
Laser Safety First!.............................................................................................................................. 6
Installation of the System ................................................................................................................... 7
Control System .................................................................................................................................. 8
Scanning System ............................................................................................................................... 9
Connection Diagram ........................................................................................................................ 11
Multiple System Interlock ................................................................................................................. 12
Switching ON sequence and User Interlock...................................................................................... 13
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 16
Item Checklist...................................................................................................................................... 17
Optional Accessories .......................................................................................................................... 19
System Overview................................................................................................................................. 20
Front View........................................................................................................................................ 21
Rear View ........................................................................................................................................ 22
Beam Alignment .................................................................................................................................. 24
Beam Alignment [Spectrum 20 | 20 LD]............................................................................................ 26
Beam Alignment [Spectrum 25 | 25 LD | 30 | 30 LD]......................................................................... 29
Technical Specifications..................................................................................................................... 32
Technical Specification [Spectrum 20].............................................................................................. 33
Technical Specification [Spectrum 20 LD] ........................................................................................ 34
Technical Specification [Spectrum 25].............................................................................................. 35
Technical Specification [Spectrum 25 LD] ........................................................................................ 36
Technical Specification [Spectrum 30].............................................................................................. 37
Technical Specification [Spectrum 30 LD] ........................................................................................ 38
Introduction
To ensure proper operation, please read this manual carefully before using the product.
After reading it, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
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General Information
The following chapters explain important information about lasers in general, basic laser safety and some tips about how to use this device correctly.
Please spend some time reading these information as some of them are critical for safe and efficient operation of this laser display system.
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Caution
Please note that some other optical devices such as cameras, camcorders, video projectors etc. can be
damaged if exposed to excessive laser radiation.
Handling precautions
This laser system is a precision device that contains some sensitive opto-electronics components. DO
NOT drop it or subject it to physical shock.
Do not leave the laser system in excessive heat such as in a car whilst in direct sunlight. High
temperatures could cause some serious damage to the system.
The laser system contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to disassemble the laser yourself.
If the laser is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room, condensation may form on the laser
and internal parts. If condensation forms on the laser body, do not use the laser as this may damage the
laser system. If there is condensation, wait until it has evaporated before using it.
This laser entertainment system is rated as a Class IV laser product and manufactured in accordance to EN 60825-1:2007. Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered radiation. Wear protective goggles of suitable optical density if necessary.
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If the laser is operated in a situation where health or property injury may occur the operation must be stopped immediately.
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The manufacturer and its distributors cannot be held responsible for any damages caused by improper use or misuse of this KVANT laser system. The owner/user is fully responsible for using this product in accordance to laser safety regulations of the country or state where the system is being used.
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What is a laser and how does it work?
What is a LASER?
The laser is a bunch of energy waves (streams of photons called radiation) with the same amplitude and
faze that are flowing in the same direction; meaning they are coherent – they stick together and form a
laser beam.
The width of a single wave is measured in nano-meters and defines the colour and visibility of the laser
beam. The visible spectrum of the human eye is roughly between 400nm and 700nm, going from violet
to a dark red colour. A human eye is most sensitive to a green light of around 555nm, meaning that a 1W
of green laser will always appear more visible than 1W of any other colour laser. 1W of quality laser light
is very powerful and although it doesn’t sound like much it can burn eye retinas, skin and clothes or even
start a fire!
What makes the laser visible?
Mainly it is the particles of dust in the air that the laser beam hits on its path. That’s why we “laserists”
use haze or smoke machines to make lasers more visible. Too much of the haze or smoke will kill it, but
the right amount will make all the difference between no show and a great show.
When outdoors, lasers mainly reflect off dust and mist in the air but due to unpredictable wind conditions
we can never make sure the hazers or smoke machines will be effective enough. And that’s why we use
high power lasers for outdoor shows – to substitute for the lack of dust, haze and smoke.
How far does it go?
Depending on the power output of the system and weather conditions, the laser can be visible for miles –
that is why we need to be cautious about aircrafts when performing outdoor shows. And if you get a
system that is powerful enough then yes, it can reach the Moon.
Colours
Standard full colour analogue lasers use three primary colours: Red, Green and Blue. By mixing those
together you can pretty much get any secondary colour:
Red + Blue = Magenta
Red + Green = Yellow
Green + Blue = Cyan
Red + Green + Blue = White
Of course the number and precision of the colours is determined by the modulation, stability and linearity
of the system. If the system is not stable enough, it will produce different colours every time it is used,
making it virtually impossible to match the colours of two systems at any one time. This is very often the
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case with systems from far east manufacturers and with re-branded lasers that are being presented as
European makes.
Scanning System
A scanning system is essentially two tiny mirrors, each moving on X or Y axis. By working together they
can “scan” the laser beam in all directions. Once a shape is scanned more than 20 times per second, it
appears static to the human eye. So any shape drawn by a laser is actually produced by one single laser
beam running around like crazy. Every scanning system has a mechanical limit of how fast it can move
its mirrors and therefore how many points it can display at any one second and that is usually
represented in Points Per Second at a certain scanning angle, i.e. 8 degrees.
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Laser Safety First!
Unless you are very competent with the use of lasers and about the laser safety, make sure you at least
follow these basic laser safety rules:
1. Never look directly into a laser beam.
2. Never look directly into laser aperture if the laser system is switched on.
3. Be aware that lasers can burn the eye retina, skin or cause fires if not used correctly.
4. Never perform Audience Scanning – that’s when laser beams and effects hit an audience directly.
Always project with the laser above audience head level – at least 3m above floor level.
5. When performing outdoors, avoid pointing the laser at aircrafts, buses, trains, etc.
6. Never leave the laser system unattended when it’s switched on.
7. Always check for reflective surfaces within the laser range – these can be very dangerous (i.e.
mirror behind the bar in a club could bounce the beam into bar attendant’s eye).
8. Never hesitate to use the Emergency STOP if you think there’s a fault within the laser system or a
potential danger to a person/object caused by the laser performance.
Before proceeding any further, please read the following safety page very carefully. It could help you avoid dangerous and hazardous situations which could lead to serious injury or property damage.
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Any laser system classified as a Class 4 laser must be used with caution. If you are not an experienced laser operator we would strongly recommend that you attend a laser display safety course as soon as possible, and ideally before this laser system is used in pubic areas. There are various places in Europe where you can attend quality training and even a one day course will give you a good amount of valuable information to safely start with.
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Installation of the System
Please follow these rules during the installation:
1. Do not connect the device to power supply during the installation.
2. Mount the system only to mounting point that is strong, secure and away from places where non-
authorised person could get an access to.
3. Always make sure the system is properly tighten down and that it cannot get loose and move as a
result of sound vibrations, cable pull or similar.
4. Always use a safety rope.
5. Ensure that all the cables have enough leverage just in case they get caught.
6. Ensure that the system is placed at least 20cm away from walls or any other objects including
drapes etc.
7. Ensure that the system is placed well away from any heat sources including spotlights, moving
heads, radiators, etc. Make sure there is a sufficient air-flow around the laser system.
8. It is essential that the fan openings are never covered during the laser operation.
9. Always follow the Laser Safety Regulations of respective country where the laser is being used.
The manufacturer is not liable for damages or a injury caused by improper installation of the system. The installation should be carried by a qualified installer who should follow the Laser Safety Regulations of respective country.
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Control System
The overall performance of any KVANT laser system is also dependent on the control system that you
use for operating the laser as well as the correct device configuration in the laser control software.
There are many laser control options on the market but we mainly recommend control systems from
these two manufacturers:
Pangolin Laser Systems
Showtacle
This KVANT Spectrum laser display system is already equipped with one of the control systems above.
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Scanning System
The product warranty does not cover the damages to the scanning system caused by improper
use of the scanning system or by incorrect programming. Therefore it is essential to understand
how the scanning works and where are the limits of it. In this manual we will explain only the
basics of it but it is the responsibility of every user to educate themselves so they can avoid
damage being caused to the scanning system and costly repairs.
A laser beam comes from a laser module and hits the two moving mirrors of the scanning system. These
mirrors are mounted on the scanner shafts and are moved by the scanner rotors, one on X and one on Y
axis.
An effect such as tunnel (circle) is displayed by a repetitive mechanical movement of the scanners. For
each scanning system and effect, there’s a maximal scan rate that is defined by mechanical load,
scanner mirror size and weight, complexity of displayed picture and size of the projection (an angle
under the laser beam is being projected). A different scanning systems have different scan- rate limits. It
is essential to operate the scanning system at scan-rates within its maximal limit at all times to prevent it
from overload damage.
How to establish correct Scan-rate and maximal number of points in an effect
Each effect (picture) contains a different number of graphical points which defines the actual shape of
the effect. The more points an effect contains, the lower the maximum scan rate will be in relation to the
scanning angle.
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As an example we’ll work with the star effect shown below and with the parameters of quality scanning
system:
Let’s say the star effect is made of 300 graphical points (including non-visible blanking points) and we
know that the maximal scan-rate of our scanning system is 35kpps @ 8 degrees (= 35.000 points per
second at 8 degrees projection angle). We also know that we display the star 35 times per second which
is a default frame rate of the control software we are using.
So we need to display 300 points 35 times per second = 10.500 pps. This means that we could display 3
of these stars beside each other within one single laser effect and that it would be quite close to the
scanner limit (3 × 10.500 = 31.500pps). This however applies ONLY if the scanning angle is not more
than 8 degrees on both axes! If we start to increase the size of the projection (scanning angle) it is
necessary to either lower the number of points within the effect or drop down the scan-rate in the control
software (FPS) to a safe level – which may result in flicker.
From the example above we can also determine how many points this scanning system is able to project
if the scanning angle is not more than 8 degrees:
35.000 points / 35 Frames Per Second = 1.000 pps. This is the absolute maximum of how many points
we should be using when programming an effect if the scanning angle is not more than 8 degrees.
In the following pictures you see the same star effect scanned at different scan rates at full scanning
angle (60 degrees).
Picture 1: the scan rate and/or number of points is too low. The corner points are more visible than the lines between them and the whole effect flickers. The scan-rate and/or number of points needs to be increased. Picture 2: the scan-rate and/or number of points is about right. The whole effect has more or less the same intensity and does not flicker. Picture 3: further increasing of the scan-rate and/or number of points results in the effect starting to distort, firstly around corners only. This indicates that you are exceeding the maximal scan rate of the scanning system! If you operate the scanning system at scan-rates higher than the maximum scan-rate of the scanning system the scanners will get damaged irreversibly due to overheated coils damaging rotor magnets.
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Connection Diagram
Please check that all the signal and power leads are correctly installed and that the safety keys are
inserted in all necessary positions.
Basic connection diagram
Both E-STOP Remote safety key and laser system safety key must be inserted and switched to ON position in order to disable the interlock.
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USA ONLY: Interlock Connector must be inserted in the E-STOP Remote as well in order to disable the interlock.
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Multiple System Interlock
Multiple laser projectors may be daisy chained and controlled by a single E-STOP Remote. Any event
which enables the Interlock on any laser projector in the daisy chain will trigger the safety Interlock for all
the systems. After the event has been corrected the START button on the E-STOP Remote must be
pressed by the operator to disable the Interlock. After an Emission Delay period the laser projectors will
be ready for use.
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Switching ON sequence and User Interlock
1. Connect the system as showed on Connection Diagram.
2. Turn both E-STOP Remote and laser system safety keys to ON position.
3. Release the E-STOP button by pulling it upwards.
4. Open the aperture window by loosening the two bolts at the bottom of the aperture, adjust the
masking plate to desired position and tighten the bolts to secure it.
5. Press the Main Power switch located at the back panel.
6. Press the RESTART button on the E-STOP Remote.
What happens next?
1. The laser system starts up and performs a self-check during which you may hear the initial spin of
the cooling fans.
2. ScanFail safety indicator starts flashing and flashes for 60 seconds which indicates the Emission
Delay period.
3. The Interlock indicator stays switched off if the Interlock Connector or the E-STOP Remote are
connected correctly.
4. After 60 second Emission Delay period the laser system is ready to start output laser radiation.
Interlock Enabled, Laser Output Terminated
The Interlock is latched enabled and the laser projector’s beam output will be terminated if any of the
following events happen:
1. Power loss lasting greater than 2 seconds.
2. Mushroom emergency switch depressed.
3. #2 Key Switch on E-STOP Remote turned to OFF position.
4. #1 Key Switch on laser projector turned to OFF position.
5. Any other interruption to line No.1 of the cable leading to the E-STOP Remote.This includes any
user interlocks connected in series in the line No. 1 of this cable. Refer to Connection Drawing
below.
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Please make sure that all laser display safety requirements are fulfilled in accordance with laws of the country where this KVANT laser system is being used before switching the system ON.
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Interlock Connection Diagram
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E-STOP Connection Drawing including User Interlock option
After the event has been corrected the START button on the E-STOP Remote must be pressed by the
operator to disable the Interlock and after an Emission Delay period the laser projector will be ready for
use.
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Maintenance
Aperture Window
To clean the aperture output window use a soft cloth and medical grade isopropyl alcohol. If necessary,
you can remove the aperture output window by loosening 4 socket bolts to clean the inside of the
aperture window as well.
Cooling Fans
Use compressed air for cleaning the front and back airflow slots of the laser system. There are cooling
fans located behind the slots and they are vital for correct operation of the laser system. Please always
ensure that they are spinning freely.
You should perform this service every 2 months if the laser is used regularly or even more often if it is
used in dusty conditions.
Internal Optics
The cleaning of the internal optical components should be performed by an authorised technician only.
Incorrect techniques or wrong choice of chemicals used for cleaning could cause serious damage to the
laser system. Due to the fact that the optical compartment is split and sealed from the rest of the laser
system it shouldn’t be necessary to perform this procedure more often than once a year.
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Item Checklist
Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your laser system. If anything
is missing, contact your supplier.
Item Number of units Description
1 KVANT Spectrum Laser Display System
1 Emergency STOP Remote
1 3-pin XLR Emergency STOP Remote cable
1 AC Power cable
1 User Interlock Connector
2 Set of Safety Keys
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1 ILDA Signal Cable
1 User manual CD
1 Heavy duty flight case)
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Optional Accessories
Here is a list of optional accessories that are compatible with Atom laser system.
Item Description
SafetyScan lens attachment bracket (lens is not included)
DiscoScan lens attachment bracket (lens is not included)
4-way masking plate
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System Overview
KVANT Spectrum is a full colour, OPSL & semiconductor diode laser system designed for professional
laser displays.
When operated correctly and in the right conditions the Spectrum laser system is able to deliver a strong
performance in large outdoor venues. The Spectrum can display virtually any colour within the basic
RGB palette and its secondary mixed colours including white.
The system is air-cooled and designed so that there is no airflow going through the optical compartment
of the system. This ensures that all important optical parts of the system stay clean for longer, keeping
the maintenance time down to a minimum. This is a real advantage for all the venues where lots of
smoke or haze is used on a daily basis.
This laser is IP rated to IP65, meaning that it is water-proof. It is however important to understand that
this system must not be exposed to extreme temperatures, snow or excessive amounts of dust.
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Front View
1. Laser aperture window. To clean the laser aperture window from inside or to swap the aperture
window for a different type of aperture (i.e. DiscoScan lens attachment bracket), remove the four
socket bolts that hold the laser aperture window in place and gently remove it.
2. Aperture masking plate. This metal masking plate can be moved up and down when two locking
bolts are loosened. This useful safety feature gives you an option to limit the bottom of the laser
output area if necessary (for example to avoid audience scanning). If it is required to limit the
output from the top, the masking plate can also be attached to the top of the aperture.
3. Attachment bracket. The attachment bracket spins 360 degrees around the laser body whilst it
can be locked in desired position by four small locking handles on sides. Due to a sophisticated
locking mechanism there’s no need to use excessive force when locking the system in position.
4. Laser emission indicator. When this indicator is lit up the laser system is ready to emit the laser
radiation as soon as it receives instructions from control software.
5. Optical compartment cover bolts. To access the optical compartment of the laser system undo
14 button hex bolts and carefully remove the cover.
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Rear View
1. Mains power. Use supplied Neutrik Powercon power cable to connect the laser system to mains
power supply.
2. Mains power switch.
3. Safety key switch. The Safety key must be inserted and turned to ON position in order to enable
the system to operate.
4. E-STOP Remote INPUT/OUTPUT. In order to use the laser system, the Interlock must be closed
circuit. This is done by connecting the Emergency STOP Remote to the XLR Remote INPUT
socket on the projector using the supplied cable and plugging in the User Interlock Connector into
the Remote’s XLR “User E-STOP Connector”.
The User Interlock Connector may be replaced by the user’s own interlock system using a switch
or dry relay closure to connect pins 1 and 2. With pins 1 and 2 shorted, Laser Emission is
possible, provided all other interlocks are closed circuit. With pins 1 and 2 open, NO Laser
Emission is possible.
The projector’s REMOTE Output is used to daisy-chain the Remote signal when you want to use
a single Emergency STOP Remote to control multiple systems.
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After a power failure or interlock failure (open circuit) has occurred and been corrected you need
to manually reset laser emission by pressing the START button on the E-STOP Remote. Laser
emission will then be available after a 60 second emission delay.
5. DMX INPUT/THROUGH. Once set up and switched to DMX control mode, this laser display
system can be controlled via DMX from any standard DMX control device.
6. Control signal INPUT/OUTPUT. Use one of these ethernet sockets to control the laser over CAT5
cable (using inbuilt FB4-MAX control interface). The other ethernet socket is used for plugging
additional lasers into the network (network daisy chain).
7. Pangolin FB4-MAX interface. All the basic laser system settings, network settings and control
options are set in here. Please refer to Pangolin’s FB4-MAX user manual for more information.
8. ILDA INPUT/OUTPUT. ILDA INPUT connector is used for the control signal input from an external
control interface. ILDA OUTPUT connector is used to daisy chain the control signal between
multiple laser systems.
9. Safety eyelet. Use this together with appropriate safety wire to secure the system against
unexpected fall.
Please note that in most countries it is required by law to have a fully working Emergency STOP in place for every laser system used. If you use supplied interlock connector to defeat the safety interlock you must have another method in place to be able to kill laser output instantly in case of emergency.
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Beam Alignment
It is possible that due to transportation, rigging, moving around or vibrations caused by various elements
during a set up or laser performance some of the internal optical parts can move slightly resulting in
colour misalignment.
The colour misalignment is when two or more colours (red, green and blue) physically do not overlay
each other properly like on the picture below. This makes it impossible to get nicely mixed colours like
yellow, cyan, magenta and white (including all their shades). If this occurs it is necessary to carry out the
beam alignment procedure.
Beam alignment principle.
There are three laser modules within this system where each module produces one of the basic RGB
colours (red, green or blue).
The goal of the alignment procedure is to align all three beams (colours) so they overlay each other
Be cautious when aligning the beams and wear sufficient laser safety protection to avoid accidental exposure to Class 4 laser radiation.
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nicely while they hit exact centre of the bottom scanning mirror.
An easiest way to do the alignment is to project a full size circle onto a wall (or any another suitable
projection surface), change its colour as necessary and check the alignment of individual colours on both
X and Y axes.
When doing the alignment on long distances it is always good to have someone with you who can point
you in the right direction. Alternatively you can use binoculars.
Remember that greater is the distance between the laser system and the projection surface during the alignment, more precise the alignment will be.
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Beam Alignment [Spectrum 20 | 20 LD]
1. Unscrew 14 silver bolts that hold down the top cover – they are spring loaded and will pop-up once
loose.
2. Slowly remove the cover – detach the GND wire that is attached to the top cover from the inside
of the system! To detach the wire gently pull it out from the connector.
3. Removal of the cover will show the two internal defeatable magnetic interlocks. You must flip over
the right side of the magnetic interlock until it touches the other side. You will be able to read the
warning label “Interlock Defeated”.
4. Power up the system as normal.
5. Firstly, it is necessary to align a colour with the most direct beam path between the laser module
output and the scanning system in such way so it hits the exact centre of the bottom scanning
mirror – in this case it can be the blue or red laser beam. We will choose blue beam to work with
first.
6. Create a blue beam effect (point) and check visually whether the blue beam hits the exact centre
of the bottom scanning mirror.
Please note that if you opted for Motorised Dichroic Filters when purchasing this laser display system, the beam (colour) alignment is done via special utility in projector settings in Pangolin Beyond. If your laser system is equipped with Motorised Dichroic Filters, do not follow the instructions on this page.
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In the defeated position the label “INTERLOCK DEFEATED” becomes visible as shown in the image.
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Placing the magnetic interlock in the defeated position raises the interlock higher than the edge of the housing which will not allow the cover to be installed.
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If not, use dichroic mounts DF2 to adjust the beam path accordingly (diagram below). To adjust the
dichroic mount use the two adjustment knobs – each works for one axis.
7. Create a cyan beam effect (point) and check visually whether the green beam hits the exact centre
of the blue beam at the dichroic filter DF4.
If not, use dichroic mounts DF3 to adjust the beam path accordingly. To adjust the dichroic mount
use the two adjustment knobs – each works for one axis.
8. Create a full size cyan circle (static tunnel effect) and check whether the green circle overlays the
blue circle in all points around the shape.
If not, use dichroic mount DF4 to adjust the beam path accordingly. To adjust the dichroic mount
use the two adjustment knobs – each works for one axis.
9. Create a full size magenta circle (static tunnel effect) and check whether the red circle overlays
the blue circle in all points around the shape.
If not, use dichroic mount DF1 to adjust the beam path accordingly. To adjust the dichroic mount
use the two adjustment knobs – each works for one axis.
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10. Finally create a full size white circle (static tunnel effect).
If the alignment procedure was done successfully you can see all the colours nicely overlaying
each other, resulting in even, bright and sharp circle like the one on the picture below.
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Beam Alignment [Spectrum 25 | 25 LD | 30 | 30 LD]
1. Unscrew 14 silver bolts that hold down the top cover – they are spring loaded and will pop-up once
loose.
2. Slowly remove the cover – detach the GND wire that is attached to the top cover from the inside
of the system! To detach the wire gently pull it out from the connector.
3. Removal of the cover will show the two internal defeatable magnetic interlocks. You must flip over
the right side of the magnetic interlock until it touches the other side. You will be able to read the
warning label “Interlock Defeated”.
4. Power up the system as normal.
5. Firstly, it is necessary to align a colour with the most direct beam path between the laser module
output and the scanning system in such way so it hits the exact centre of the bottom scanning
mirror – in this case it can be the blue or red laser beam. We will choose blue beam to work with
first.
Please note that if you opted for Motorised Dichroic Filters when purchasing this laser display system, the beam (colour) alignment is done via special utility in projector settings in Pangolin Beyond. If your laser system is equipped with Motorised Dichroic Filters, do not follow the instructions on this page.
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In the defeated position the label “INTERLOCK DEFEATED” becomes visible as shown in the image.
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Placing the magnetic interlock in the defeated position raises the interlock higher than the edge of the housing which will not allow the cover to be installed.
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6. Create a blue beam effect (point) and check visually whether the blue beam hits the exact centre
of the bottom scanning mirror.
If not, use dichroic mounts DF2 to adjust the beam path accordingly (diagram below). To adjust the
dichroic mount use the two adjustment knobs – each works for one axis.
7. Create a cyan beam effect (point) and check visually whether the green beam hits the exact centre
of the blue beam at the dichroic filter DF4.
If not, use dichroic mounts DF3 to adjust the beam path accordingly. To adjust the dichroic mount
use the two adjustment knobs – each works for one axis.
8. Create a full size cyan circle (static tunnel effect) and check whether the green circle overlays the
blue circle in all points around the shape.
If not, use dichroic mount DF4 to adjust the beam path accordingly. To adjust the dichroic mount
use the two adjustment knobs – each works for one axis.
9. Create a full size magenta circle (static tunnel effect) and check whether the red circle overlays
the blue circle in all points around the shape.
If not, use dichroic mount DF1 to adjust the beam path accordingly. To adjust the dichroic mount
use the two adjustment knobs – each works for one axis.
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10. Finally create a full size white circle (static tunnel effect).
If the alignment procedure was done successfully you can see all the colours nicely overlaying
each other, resulting in even, bright and sharp circle like the one on the picture below.
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Technical Specifications
All the technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Technical Specification [Spectrum 20]
KVANT Spectrum 20 – full colour, OPSL & semiconductor diode laser system
Total Optical Power (installed): 20W
Total Optical Power (guaranteed): 20W*
Maximum Output Power: 21.6W
Colour Wavelength Output
Red 637nm 6000mW
Green 520nm 8000mW
Blue 445nm 6000mW
NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance): 996m
Beam diameter at laser aperture: 5.5 × 5.5mm
Beam divergence: <1mrad (full angle)
Modulation: 0-5V analog, up to 50kHz
Module cooling: TEC
Scanning System:
Cambridge Technology CT6215 | 30kpps@8°, max. scanning angle 60° on both axes
Saturn 5, 50kpps@7°, max. scanning angle 60° on both axes (optional)
Control signal: ILDA, Ethernet, ArtNet and SD Auto
Power requirements: 100-240V/50Hz (±5%)
Consumption: 550VA/100-240V
Operation temperature: 10-40°C
Ingress protection rating: IP65
Dimensions (WxDxH): 465 × 260 × 391mm
Weight: 36kg
Laser safety features: Keyed interlock, emission delay, magnetic interlock, scan-fail safety, V-RAD 506
mechanical shutter | reaction time <20ms, adjustable aperture masking plate.
This laser system fully complies with the latest EN 60825-1, FDA regulations and TUV Laser Safety.
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Technical Specification [Spectrum 20 LD]
KVANT Spectrum 20 LD – full colour, OPSL & semiconductor diode laser system
Total Optical Power (installed): 20W
Total Optical Power (guaranteed): 20W*
Maximum Output Power: 21.6W
Colour Wavelength Output
Red 637nm 6000mW
Green 520nm 8000mW
Blue 445nm 6000mW
NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance): 1983m
Beam diameter at laser aperture: 10 × 10mm
Beam divergence: <0.5mrad (full angle)
Modulation: 0-5V analog, up to 50kHz
Module cooling: TEC
Scanning System:
Saturn 9, 30kpps@7°, max. scanning angle 60° on both axes (optional)
Control signal: ILDA, Ethernet, ArtNet and SD Auto
Power requirements: 100-240V/50Hz (±5%)
Consumption: 550VA/100-240V
Operation temperature: 10-40°C
Ingress protection rating: IP65
Dimensions (WxDxH): 465 × 260 × 391mm
Weight: 36kg
Laser safety features: Keyed interlock, emission delay, magnetic interlock, scan-fail safety, V-RAD 506
mechanical shutter | reaction time <20ms, adjustable aperture masking plate.
This laser system fully complies with the latest EN 60825-1, FDA regulations and TUV Laser Safety.
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Technical Specification [Spectrum 25]
KVANT Spectrum 25 – full colour, OPSL & semiconductor diode laser system
Total Optical Power (installed): 26W
Total Optical Power (guaranteed): 25W*
Maximum Output Power: 28.1W
Colour Wavelength Output
Red 637nm 7000mW
Green 520nm 8000mW
Blue 460+445nm 11000mW
NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance): 1115m
Beam diameter at laser aperture: 6 × 5.5mm
Beam divergence: <1mrad (full angle)
Modulation: 0-5V analog, up to 50kHz
Module cooling: TEC
Scanning System:
Cambridge Technology CT6215 | 30kpps@8°, max. scanning angle 60° on both axes
Saturn 5, 50kpps@7°, max. scanning angle 60° on both axes (optional)
Control signal: ILDA, Ethernet, ArtNet and SD Auto
Power requirements: 100-240V/50Hz (±5%)
Consumption: 600VA/100-240V
Operation temperature: 10-40°C
Ingress protection rating: IP65
Dimensions (WxDxH): 465 × 260 × 391mm
Weight: 36kg
Laser safety features: Keyed interlock, emission delay, magnetic interlock, scan-fail safety, V-RAD 506
mechanical shutter | reaction time <20ms, adjustable aperture masking plate.
This laser system fully complies with the latest EN 60825-1, FDA regulations and TUV Laser Safety.
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Technical Specification [Spectrum 25 LD]
KVANT Spectrum 25 LD – full colour, OPSL & semiconductor diode laser system
Total Optical Power (installed): 26W
Total Optical Power (guaranteed): 25W*
Maximum Output Power: 28.1W
Colour Wavelength Output
Red 637nm 7000mW
Green 520nm 8000mW
Blue 460+445nm 11000mW
NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance): 2220m
Beam diameter at laser aperture: 10 × 10mm
Beam divergence: <0.5mrad (full angle)
Modulation: 0-5V analog, up to 50kHz
Module cooling: TEC
Scanning System:
Saturn 9, 30kpps@7°, max. scanning angle 60° on both axes (optional)
Control signal: ILDA, Ethernet, ArtNet and SD Auto
Power requirements: 100-240V/50Hz (±5%)
Consumption: 600VA/100-240V
Operation temperature: 10-40°C
Ingress protection rating: IP65
Dimensions (WxDxH): 465 × 260 × 391mm
Weight: 36kg
Laser safety features: Keyed interlock, emission delay, magnetic interlock, scan-fail safety, V-RAD 506
mechanical shutter | reaction time <20ms, adjustable aperture masking plate.
This laser system fully complies with the latest EN 60825-1, FDA regulations and TUV Laser Safety.
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Technical Specification [Spectrum 30]
KVANT Spectrum 30 – full colour, OPSL & semiconductor diode laser system
Total Optical Power (installed): 29W
Total Optical Power (guaranteed): 29W*
Maximum Output Power: 31.1W
Colour Wavelength Output
Red 637nm 8000mW
Green 520nm 10000mW
Blue 460+445nm 11000mW
NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance): 1220m
Beam diameter at laser aperture: 6 × 5.5mm
Beam divergence: <1mrad (full angle)
Modulation: 0-5V analog, up to 50kHz
Module cooling: TEC
Scanning System:
Cambridge Technology CT6215 | 30kpps@8°, max. scanning angle 60° on both axes
Saturn 5, 50kpps@7°, max. scanning angle 60° on both axes (optional)
Control signal: ILDA, Ethernet, ArtNet and SD Auto
Power requirements: 100-240V/50Hz (±5%)
Consumption: 900VA/100-240V
Operation temperature: 10-40°C
Ingress protection rating: IP65
Dimensions (WxDxH): 465 × 260 × 391mm
Weight: 36kg
Laser safety features: Keyed interlock, emission delay, magnetic interlock, scan-fail safety, V-RAD 506
mechanical shutter | reaction time <20ms, adjustable aperture masking plate.
This laser system fully complies with the latest EN 60825-1, FDA regulations and TUV Laser Safety.
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Technical Specification [Spectrum 30 LD]
KVANT Spectrum 30 LD – full colour, OPSL & semiconductor diode laser system
Total Optical Power (installed): 29W
Total Optical Power (guaranteed): 29W*
Maximum Output Power: 31.1W
Colour Wavelength Output
Red 637nm 8000mW
Green 520nm 10000mW
Blue 460+445nm 11000mW
NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance): 2434m
Beam diameter at laser aperture: 10 × 10mm
Beam divergence: <0.5mrad (full angle)
Modulation: 0-5V analog, up to 50kHz
Module cooling: TEC
Scanning System:
Saturn 9, 30kpps@7°, max. scanning angle 60° on both axes (optional)
Control signal: ILDA, Ethernet, ArtNet and SD Auto
Power requirements: 100-240V/50Hz (±5%)
Consumption: 900VA/100-240V
Operation temperature: 10-40°C
Ingress protection rating: IP65
Dimensions (WxDxH): 465 × 260 × 391mm
Weight: 36kg
Laser safety features: Keyed interlock, emission delay, magnetic interlock, scan-fail safety, V-RAD 506
mechanical shutter | reaction time <20ms, adjustable aperture masking plate.
This laser system fully complies with the latest EN 60825-1, FDA regulations and TUV Laser Safety.
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