Meteor Elipscan User Manual

ELIPSCAN

USER MANUAL / OPERATION INSTRUCTION

ELIPSCAN MOVING MIRROR ATTACHMENT

Thank you for purchasing this truly unique
It is a fixture that is steadily getting more and more recognition and gaining popularity in the Theatrical Lighting Industry
as a “must have unit”. It was first introduced at the Orlando 2001 LDI show. The simplicity of the fixture is one of its truly
unique qualities. The efficiency and accuracy are the other two main features. The ELIPSCAN, when added to the front of
an elipsoidal is capable of using a variety of different moves, depending on your specific needs, shapes and angles.
It enables you to maximize the usage of an existing light that once was just a static beam effect by moving the beam
from one spot to another.
Please read this Operation Instruction Manual completely, before attempting to use the ELIPSCAN.

DMX CHANNELS: 5

Channel 1 – PAN (170 degree axis)
Channel 2 – TILT (135 degree axis)
Channel 3 – MOTOR SPEED PAN
Channel 4 –
Channel 5 –

MOTOR SPEED TILT
RELAY

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TYPES of ELIPSCAN

There are 3 versions of the Elipscan. They are the ELIPSCAN, the ELIPSCAN PRO and the ELIPSCAN PRO SOUND.
To tell the difference or to figure out exactly which one you need is quite simple. Commonly used on most standard
Elipsoidals, to create light movement in today’s industry

ELIPSCAN – This version would be used basically if it is being attached to the front end of an Elipsoidal that already has

the lamp circuit on a Dimming Channel in a pre-existing environment. In this application the Fifth channel will
not be used. Although it is not being used, when it comes to set up next Base Address, you still have to take

into account that the PC board is set up for 5 channels. This model needs DMX controller to operate or program.
ELIPSCAN P – The Elipscan Pro uses all 5 channels. The fifth Channel is an on/off 120v outlet. This you can use to
actually plug an elipsoidal into the outlet on the back of the ELIPSCAN to turn the Elipsoidal on or if running
power up to the fixture is a problem, you could actually plug the Power cord from Elipscan 2 into Elipscan 1.
When you activate Channel 5 on Elipscan 1 – that will power up Elipscan 2 and so forth.
Or most commonly used is when you activate channel 5 – the lamp will come on.

Note:

This unit does require a DMX controller to operate and to program.
ELIPSCAN PRO SOUND – If using a DMX controller, it will be along the same lines as and ELIPSCAN PRO. What sets
this unit apart is that, via dip switch settings, this unit will automatically be sound activated and move randomly to
the beat of the music in random pattern movement. This would not require a DMX Controller. If you do want to
program the Elipscan to specific “cues” or spots, a controller is required.

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

There are two separate DIPSWITCHES on all the ELIPSCANS: A bank of 4 and a bank of 10.
BANK of 4: These switches will be used to set the way you want the mirror to move (refer to diagram in Steps

BANK of 10: These are the setting switches you will use to set the Base Address of each individual Elipscan
(ELIPSCAN and ELIPSCAN PRO) based on a Binary Configuration starting with Base Address 1 with all

switches in the OFF (down) position.

The 5th Channel is ONLY ON/OFF (0-125 off / 126 to 255- off). It is not a dimming Channel

: (refer to DMX Control Sheet)

3 and 4 on the

NOTE: with all the switches in the “ON” (all up) this will test out the Elipscan. It will randomly run patterns regardless.
This will enable you to verify your unit is working prior to installing – Highly recommended to test first.

NOTE: When you are figuring out Base address, remember that even if you do not have the 5th Channel relay

VERSION, the PC board is STILL BASED on 5-channel use.
Ex: 4 Elipscan: Base address 1, 6, 11, 16, etc.

STAND-ALONE MODE

(used ONLY on the PRO SOUND VERSION only)

from

METEOR Inc.

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INSTALLATION:

where the ELIPSCAN will be mounted to Elipsoidal.

- Insert ELIPSCAN in this rail (track)

- Lock in place with front lock support usually supplied on front end of Elipsoidal. Different manufactures

- Secure safety cable (supplied on ELIPSCAN).

- Insert 3-pin DMX cable to input.

- Apply power to ELIPSCAN (Elipscan will automatically go into a DMX reset Mode – this is normal)

One the front of end of most Elipsoidal is guide rails that allow the Gel Holder to be placed in. This is

have different means of securing Gel Holder in place – safely.

Note: DUE TO THE ADDED WEIGHT TO THE ELIPSOIDAL. THIS SECURITY/ SAFETY CABLE ALSO PREVENTS
THE ELIPSOIDAL FROM SLIPPING DOWN OR MOVING DOWN, INSURING CORRECT CUES AND
CORRECT POSITIONS. DO NOT ALLOW SAFETY CABLE TO OBSTRUCT MOVEMENT OF MIRROR.

MOTOR SPEED CHANNELS:

Channels 3 and 4 are your Speed Control Channels for Pan and Tilt on each Elipscan. The reason we

gave individual motor speeds is that the Algorithms on Pan (170 deg.) and on Tilt (135 deg.) is
different. We are also using RISC Processing (Reduced Information Signal Configuration).

We have also introduced SST (Speed Sensitivity Tracking) to ensure the smoothest mirror movement

with no “jaggered” up over, up over movement. SST insures smooth mirror positioning when
used as a followspot or if you require to use the mirror to move so slowly that you can’t even

see

the mirror move (i.e.: say you needed a “Sunset Effect”). The spot moves from far left to far
right. You don’t want to see it move – only that it does move. Set Pan (channel 3) for 5; and tilt
(Channel 4) for 0.

The ELIPSCAN also processes its DMX signal in two different ways.

PAN (170 degrees) 0 – 249 – SLOWEST to FASTEST (249 being the fastest the mirror move)
250 – 255 – SMOOTHNESS (255 being Fast and Smooth –but not as fast as 249)
TILT: (135 degrees) 0 – 249 – SLOWEST to FASTEST (249 being the fastest the mirror move)
250 – 255 – SMOOTHNESS (255 being Fast and Smooth –but not as fast as 249)

OPERATION:

Once you have installed and set the correct Base Address for each individual ELIPSCAN and all the DMX Cables are

correctly installed and power is on to each unit. Turn unit on.

1) Unit will go into a DMX reset. Will click and reset until it finds “home”.

2) Very first next step: YOU HAVE TO FIRST BRING UP CHANNELS 3 and 4 (Motor Speed
Channels) to any value above zero *(90% most often asked question why the mirrors are not
moving).

3) Move Channel 1 (Pan) to desired position.

4) Move Channel 2 (Tilt) to desired position.

5) Select next unit and proceed same.

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