Microbeam
100
Features of the Microbeam 100
• X/Y (Horizontal/Vertical) mirror control
• 7 gobos
(squares, tunnel, dots, star, triangle, segments, spiral,circle)
• 7 dichroic colours
(magenta, yellow, cyan, pink, red, green, blue) and white
• Blackout shutter and lamp on/off control
• 100W halogen lamp with dichroic reflector
• Adjustable Focus
• DMX control
• 0−10V Analogue Control
User Guide Microbeam 100
IMPORTANT
Installer and Users please note:
These instructions should be read carefully and left
with the user of the product for future reference.
Installation
Fix the Microbeam 100 with the hanging bracket provided. To
conform to Health & Safety Regulations, a safety chain must also
be employed.
The Microbeam 100 must be installed by a competent
electrician in accordance with the current IEE wiring
regulations.
Connect the Microbeam 100 to the mains supply with the
lead provided. The wires are colour-coded as follows:
• Brown = Live (phase)
• Blue = Neutral
• Green/Yellow = Earth
• The Microbeam 100 must be earthed for safe and reliable
operation.
The supply must be fitted with an isolating switch, or plug and
socket, and protected by fuse or circuit breaker rated at between
6A and 16A. If the Microbeam 100 circuit is connected via an
MCB then it is recommended that a time-delay MCB is used (Type
3 or Type C to BS3871). This will reduce the possibility of
"nuisance tripping" due to the large inrush current of the halogen
lamp.
0.5m
illuminating.
It is also possible to connect the Microbeam 100 to a
switching pack such as the NJD SP10000 but this is not
recommended. If connecting via a power pack, the outputs of the
power pack should be de-rated by 50% from its “resistive load”
capacity to allow for the large inrush current of the halogen lamp.
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This symbol means that in order to reduce the risk
of fire, the Microbeam 100 should be installed
more than 0.5 metres from any object that it is
User Guide Microbeam 100
The Microbeam 100 should not be connected to a dimming pack
or light dimmer. The Microbeam 100 is an inductive load.
Adjust the hanging bracket until the light beams are in the
best position. The Microbeam 100 may be moved whilst it is
operating provided that it is done carefully, the lamp is most
vulnerable mechanical damage immediately after it has been
switched off, before it has fully cooled. It is recommended that the
Microbeam 100 is allowed to cool for 5 minutes after switching
off before moving.
Changing the lamp.
Disconnect from the mains supply. Unscrew the fixing knob
from the lamp cover on the front of the product and withdraw the
lamp assembly. Remove the lamp from the fixing clip and remove
the connector from the lamp. Replace with a new lamp, type A1/
231, being careful not to touch the glass envelope of the lamp.
Connect the lamp connector to the lamp and replace in the fixing
clip. Replace the lamp cover and tighten the fixing knob.
Changing the fuse.
Occasionally, when the lamp fails the fuse may also blow. If
this occurs, replace with a new fuse type 20mm × 5mm 1.6 Amp
antisurge, high breaking capacity. This type of fuse has a ceramic
case. Do not replace with any other type or value of fuse. If the
new fuse blows consult a dealer. The fuse is located next to the
incoming mains cable.
Focusing.
To focus slacken the focusing control on the front of the unit,
move forwards or backwards as required, and re-tighten the
screw when the best image is obtained.
Cleaning.
The Microbeam 100 should be cleaned periodically as the
light output will become less intense as smoke fluid residues build
up on the mirror and lenses. Disconnect from the mains supply
and remove the cover. Clean the lens and the mirror using a soft
lint-free cloth and methylated spirit, isopropyl alcohol or hi-fi
cleaning fluid. Also, make sure that the fan is not becoming
obstructed - use a brush to remove any build-up of dust.
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User Guide Microbeam 100
Setting up.
The Microbeam 100 may be operated in one of fi different
Modes.
Independent (internal microphone)
The Microbeam 100 will move to each bass beat, going
through a sequence of patterns at random, including up/down,
side-to-side, square, octogon, diamond, figure-of-eight, random
and chevron, along with colour and gobo changing.
Synchronized (internal microphone)
The Microbeam 100 will perform the above pattens either
synchronized together, or with the movement mirrored. In
addition, the colours and gobos will operate in one of three
modes: random, synchronized or chasing. The movement can be
controlled by setting the control switches in order that two rows
of Microbeam 100s can be set up opposed to each other, and will
continue to move in synchrony. The Microbeam 100 can be
synchronized with IQ-500, IQ-250 and Datamoon.
Externally controlled from IQ-MX80, IQ-MX60, IQ-MX40,
Merlin, or any DMX output controller.
The Microbeam 100 can be controlled from the Merlin, or
any of the NJD IQ-MX range of controllers or any lighting desk
with DMX or 0-10V analogue outputs.
Remote control (from the AR1) or controlled from a low
Voltage Switch panel
Analogue control
Independent mode.
1) To allow the Microbeam 100 to select a colour and pattern
at random, set all the DMX switches to OFF.
2) If you wish to select the operating
mode, then turn switch 64 ON, then
either turn the following switches on to
decide which operating mode you would
like.
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X-REV
User Guide Microbeam 100
To select all gobos and magenta,
yellow, cyan or pink turn switch 2 ON on
the Microbeam
X-REV
To select colours with no gobos
X-REV
(red, green, blue and white) turn switch
4 ON on the Microbeam
To select change-colour-to-sound,
beam stationary, turn switch 8 ON
X-REV
To select flash-to-sound, turn switch
16 ON on the Microbeam
If more than one switch is turned ON the Microbeam 100 will
sequence through all the selections in turn.
Synchronized operation without a controller
To synchronize Microbeam 100s without a controller, connect
a DMX lead from the DMXout jack on the first Microbeam 100
to DMXin on the second, from DMXout on the second
Microbeam 100 to DMXin on the third, and so on.
X-REV
DMX IN DMX OUT DMX IN DMX OUT DMX IN DMX OUT DMX IN DMX OUT DMX IN DMX OUT
DMX line termination is performed automatically by the
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