NJD Microbeam 100 User Manual

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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.

This symbol means that in order to reduce the risk 0.5m of fire, the Microbeam 100 should be installed more than 0.5 metres from any object that it is

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.

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.

X-REV

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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 (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 X-REV

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.

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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