OmniSistem PR Design 250 User Manual

DESIGN 250

PR-1250

This product manual contains important information about the safe installation
and use of this projector. Please read and follow these instructions carefully
and keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

PR LIGHTING LTD.

No. 571, Yingbin Road, Dashi Panyu, Guangzhou, 511430 China

http://www.pr-lighting.com

SECTION PAGE

INDEX

SAFE USAGE OF THE PROJECTOR 3
INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR 4
FITTING THE LAMP 4
POWER CONNECTIONS 5
CONTROL CONNECTIONS 5
DMX TERMINATOR 6
DMX CONTROL CHANNEL FUNCTIONS 7
TO SET THE DMX START ADDRESS 8
SETUP OPTIONS

-PROJECTOR CONFIGURATION 8

LED INDICATION 9
STAND-ALONE MODE 9
MASTER/SLAVE MODE 9
OPERATION MENU 10
USER GUIDE 19
MAINTENANCE 20
KEEPING THE PROJECTOR CLEAN 20
TROUBLESHOOTINGS 20
TECHNICAL DATA 22
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 23
COMPONENT ORDER CODES 24

Please note that as part of our ongoing commitment to continuous product development, specifications are
subject to change without notice. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this manual we reserve the
right to change specifications in the course of product improvement. The publishers cannot be held responsible
for the accuracy of the inf ormation herei n, or any conseque nce arising from t hem.

Every unit is tested completely and packed properly by the manufacturer. Please make sure the packing and / or
the unit is in good conditio n before installation and use. Shoul d there be any damage caused by trans portation,
consult your dealer and do n ot use the unit. Any damage caused by improper use will not b e assumed by the
manufacturer and / or dealer .

ACCESSORIES

THESE ITEMS ARE PACKED TOGETHER WITH THE PROJECTOR

Safety cord (1PCS)
Barndoors (1SET) (including 4 copper stand-offs, 4 screws and 4 flat washers)
This manual (1PCS)

Thank you for purchasing the Design 250, PR-1250.
This product manual contains important information about the safe installation and use of
this projector. Please read and follow these instructions carefully and keep this manual in a
safe place for fut ure refere nce.
The Design 250 is a projector of innovative, compact, silent colour changing, capable of
extraordinary performances in terms of colour mixing, reliability and versatility. The product
complies to CE norms and standards and uses international protocol DMX 512. The Design
250 is particularly suitable for television studios and theatres, stage lighting, limelights,
backdrops, inside or outside shops and shopping centres, sport centres and almost all
architectural applications.
The Design 250 features 6 kinds of colour filters for CYM colour mixing and 2 blades for
shutter/dimmer. The product has light level sensor track system which can adjust the status
of product automatically. And the projector can be setup easily via the touch-switches and
LCD display.

INTRODUCTION

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When unpacking and before disposing of the carton check there is no transportation
damage before using the projector. Keep the carton well for future possible transportation.
Should there be any damage caused by transportation, consult your dealer and do not use
the projecto r.

The projector is suitable for indoor or outdoor use and is rated at IP65.

SAFE USAGE OF THE PROJECTOR

The projector is not designed or intended to be mounted on to inflammable surfaces.

The projector is only intended for installation, operation and maintenance by qualified
personnel.

The projector must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50cm from
adjacent surf aces. Be sure t hat no ventil ation slot s are blocke d.

Do not project the b eam onto infl ammable s urfaces, mini mum distanc e is 3m.
Hot housing surface! Do not touch the housing of the projector with your hand during

operation.
Avoid direct exp osure to the l ight from t he lamp. The li ght is harmf ul to the eye.
Do not attempt to dismantle and/or modify the projector in any way.
Electrical connection must only be carried out by qualified personnel.
Before installation, ensure that the voltage and frequency of power supply match the power

requirements of the projector.
It is essential that each projector is correctly earthed and that electrical installation

conforms to all relevant standards.
Do not connect this device to any dimmer pack.
Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Never let the

power-cord come into contact with other cables. Only handle the power-cord by the plug.
Never pull out the plug by tugging the power-cord.

Keep the lamp clean. Do not touch the lamp with bare hands.
The projector should always be installed with a secondary safety fixing. A safety cord is

supplied for this, it should be attached as shown in “installing the projector” section.
The lamp used in this projector is a

switched off don’t attempt to restart the projector until lamp has cooled, this will require
approx 15 minutes. Switching the lamp on and off at short intervals will reduce the life of
both the lamp and the projector, but occasional breaks in operation will prolong the life of
the lamp and proj ector.

Never run the projec tor without a lamp.
There is no user serviceable parts inside the projector, do not open the housing and never

operate the projector with the covers removed.

PHILIPS CDM-T 250W/830 discharge lamp. After being

3m

Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before
cleaning it or before attempting any maintenance w ork.

NOTE: PLEASE REMOVE THE SPONGE EFFECT LOCKING CYLINDER INSIDE THE
PROJECTOR BEFORE OPERATI NG!

(How to open the access cover please refer to “fitting the lamp” section)

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INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR

The unit was designed to make installation easy: it can be fitted on a floor, wall or ceiling as
required and will operate in any working position, as the head can be rotated through 90°.
Always ensure that the projector is firmly anchored to avoid vibration and slipping whilst
functioning. Always ensure that the structure to which you are attaching the projector is
secure and is able to support each Design 250. For safety the projector should have a
secondary fixing with a safety chain through the 2 secondary safety eyes on both sides of
the unit.
Note: For installing the barndoors, first install the 4 copper stand-offs in the unit head, and
then place the barndoors on the 4 copper stand-offs and fasten them with 4 screws and flat
washers.

FITTING THE LAMP

Loosen the 2 M6 screws and then open the head cover as shown in the figure above.
Reveal the lamp holder by gently moving the colour filters and blades aside from the center.
Plug the lamp into the lamp holder. Note: To avoid premature lam p failure, do not t ouch the
lamp glass with your fingers. If you touch the lamp during installation, clean it carefully with
rubbing alcohol and a clean, lint-free cloth before operation.
Close the cover and then tighten the 2 M6 screws.

NOTE: The CDM series are high pressure lamps with external igniters ( ). Care should

always be taken when handling these lamps. Always read the manufacturers "Instructions
for use" enclosed with the lamp.

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POWER CONNECTIONS

Use the power cord provided to connect the mains power to the projector. The user can
connect by yourself what you need. Open the underside of the base by undoing the 4
screws. You can see as shown in the figure above. To connect the power cord to the
relevant holder. To pay attention to the voltage and frequency marked on the panel of the
projector. It is recommended that each projector is supplied separately so that they may be
individually switched on and off.

IMPORTANT

It is essential that each projector is correctly earthed and that electrical installation
conforms to all relevant standards. Power consumption of the Design 250 is 350W at
220V.

CONTROL CONNECTIONS

Connection between controller and projector and between one projector and another must
be made with 2 core screened cable, with each core having at least a 0.5mm diameter.
Use the 2 XLR cords provided to connect the control to the projector. The user also

connects by yourself what you need. Open the underside of the base by undoing the 4
screws. You can see as shown in the figure above. To connect the XLR cord to the relevant
holder.
The Design 250 accepts digital control signals in standard DMX512 (1990) format.

Connect the controller’s output to the first fixture’s input, and connect the first fixture’s
output to the second fixture’s input. The rest may be deduced by analogy. Eventually
connect the last fixture’s output to a DMX terminator as shown in the figure below.

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In the Controller mode, the DMX output has to be connected with a DMX terminator at the
last fixture in the chain. This prevents electrical noise from disturbing and corrupting the
DMX control signals.

DMX TERMINATOR

The DMX terminator is simply an XLR connector with a 120Ω (ohm) resistor
connected across pins 2 and 3, which is then plugged into the output socket on the
last projector in the chain. The connections are illustrated be low.

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DMX CONTROL CHANNEL FUNCTIONS

The Design 250 uses 7 DMX channels. They are listed in the following table.

CHANNAL FUNCTION DMX VA LUE DESCRIPTIO N

1 Dimmer 000-255

017-035 Colour1
036-054 Colour 2
055-073 Colour 3

2 Colour Mixing

3 Cyan 000-255

4 Yellow 000-255

5 Magenta 000-255

6 M-speed 000-255

074-092 Colour 4
093-110 Colour 5
111-128 Colour 6

129-255

000-048 Reserved

From black to full open in linear

Mix CYM colour from slow to fast

Cyan enters gradually

Yellow enters gradually

Magenta enters gradually

Control motor speeds from fast to
slow

7 Control

049-080 Reset
081-112 Reserved
113-144 Lamp OFF after 10 seconds
145-223 Reserved
224-255 Lamp ON

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Each Design 250 must be given a DMX start address so that the correct projector responds
to the correct control signals. This DMX start address is the channel number from which the
projector starts to “listen” to the digital control information being sent out from the controller.
The Design 250 has 7 channels, so set the No.1 projector’s address 001, No.2 projector’s
address 008, No.3 projector’s address 015, No.4 projector’s address 022, and so on.

Launch the projector. Press button ENTER more than 5 seconds to unlock panel.
Press button ENTER, it will display address;

Press button UP and DOWN, you can set the address;
Press button ENTER to confirm; In the same time. The GREEN LED will flash one time. It means the

setting has been enabled.
Press button FUNC, it will return to the upper menu one by one.

SETUP OPTIONS - PROJECTOR CONFIGURATION

SET THE DMX START ADDRESS

Projector configuration can be set conveniently via press button switch and LCD display. Aft er the
projector is switched on, the projector will reset automatically and then the display will show
the DMX start address (if you have already set the DMX start address and saved it, the
screen will display the last setting).

Launch the projector. Press button ENTER more than 5 seconds to unlock panel.
Press button UP or DOWN if you want to browse through the various Setup Options. The re ar e 11

option codes from DMX Address to Lamp Manual Control, and each code h as a specific
function.

Press button ENTER to save your settings or enter the next menu. Press button UP or DOWN to shift
Press button FUNC , it will return to the upper menu one by one. The display will return automatically

to the function of address display if you stay for about 60 seconds defaulted.

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LED INDICATION

Green: ON —— DMX signal OK or in the Master mode;

OFF —— No DMX signal;
Flash ——DMX error;

Blue: ON —— Power ON;

OFF —— Power OFF;

Orange: ON —— To set control panel;

OFF ——To stop set control panel ;

Red: ON —— Master/Slave mode enabled or in the Slave mode;

OFF ——Master/Slave mode disabled;

Without using a controller, setup options Master mode enabled, the projector will run in
Stand-Alone mode with automatic programmes. See the section on “Setup Options –
Projector Configuration” for full details of the available combinations.

The DMX start address can be setted discretionarily.

Without using a controller, many projectors can run synchronously in the Master/Slave mode
by linking them with each other. Connect the master’s output to the first slave’s input, and
connect the first slave’s output to the second slave’s input. The rest may be deduced by
analogy. Eventually connect the last slave’s output to a DMX terminator. The example as
shown below:

Select one projector as the master with setting options Master mode enabled but slaves.
Regard the other projectors as the slaves setting options Slave mode enabled and all DMX
start address “001”.

If the projectors work normally, the LED should like this: Master—Green LED always on.
Slave—Red LED al ways on.

STAND-ALONE MODE

MASTER/SLAVE MODE

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OPERATION MENU

DMX Address

Reset

Operation

Mode

Option Setting

Information

Menu

Test Mode

User

Memories

Time Modes

Light Level

Sensor

Time Clock

Lamp Manual

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z SUBMENU

¦ DMX Address

DMX Address

XXX（001~512）

¦ Reset

Are You Sure?

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¦ Operation Mode

Mode =
DMX Operation

Mode =
Master mode

Select Memory
Preset Memory 1

Select Memory
Preset Memory 2

Select Memory
Preset Memory 3

Select Memory
User Memory 1

Select Memory
User Memory 2

Select Memory
Preset Memory 1

Select Memory
Preset Memory 2

Slave Mode Type
Inc Step (DMX 1)

Slave Mode Type
Abs Step (DMX 2)

Slave Mode Type
Inc Step (DMX 1)

Slave Mode Type
Abs Step (DMX 2)

Mode =
Slave mode

Mode =
Static Scene

Select Memory
Preset Memory 3

Select Memory
User Memory 1

Select Memory
User Memory 2

Slave Mode Type
Inc Step (DMX 1)

Slave Mode Type
Abs Step (DMX 2)

Slave Mode Type
Inc Step (DMX 1)

Slave Mode Type
Abs Step (DMX 2)

Slave Mode Type
Inc Step (DMX 1)

Slave Mode Type
Abs Step (DMX 2)

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¦ Option Settings

Lamp Control By
Power On

Option
Lamp Control

Option
Display Mode

Option
Display Dimming

Lamp Control By
Control Channel

Lamp Control By DMX
Present

Display
On Always

Display
Off After Delay

Disp Dim Level Min

Disp Dim Level 1

Disp Dim Level 2

Disp Dim Level 3

Disp Dim Level 4

Disp Dim Level 5

Option
Fixture Type

（WARNING：
Never change
the fixture ty p e
or the system
will be
damaged！）

Option
Defaults

Disp Dim Level l6

Disp Dim Level 7

Disp Dim Level 8

Disp Dim Level 9

Disp Dim Level Full
Fixture Type = Design

150
Fixture Type = Design

250
Fixture Type = Design

400
Fixture Type = Design

1000
Defaults

Off
Defaults

Restore Defa ul ts

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¦ Information

Display
Lamp Hours

Display
Total Hours

Display
Temperature

Display
Firmware Version

¦ Test Modes

Lamp Hours =XX
XX is the lamps elaps ed
time（Press
DOWN&UP&ENTER button
to the next menu）
Total Hours = XX
XX is the project elapsed
time
Temperature
Display Board
Temperature
Driver Board
Temperature
Lamp Housing
Firmware Version
Display Board
Firmware Version
Driver Board

Reset Lamp Hours
Are You Sure?

Display Board =
XX

Driver Board = XX
Lamp Housing

Not Available
Display Board =
X..X.X
Driver Board =
X.X.X

Test Modes
Factory Setup

Test Modes
Self Test

Factory Setup Off

Factory Setup On

Self Test Off

Self Test On

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¦ User Memories

Edit User Memory

Dimmer

DimmerXXX
XXX（001~255）

User Memory1

Scene XX
XX（1~32）

Color
(Overrides CMY)

Cyan

Magenta

Yellow

M-Speed

Delay

Link To Step

Dimmer

Color
(Overrides CMY)

ColorXXX
XXX（001~255）

CyanXXX
XXX（001~255）

MagentaXXX
XXX（001~255

Yellow
XXX（001~255）

M-SpeedXXX
XXX（001~255）

DelayXX
XX（0.25s~100min
Seconds）

Link To StepXXX
XXX（1~32）

Dimmer XXX
XXX（001~255）

Color XXX
XXX（001~255）

User Memory 2

Static Scene

Scene XX
XX（1~32）

Dimmer

Color （ Overrides
CMY）

Cyan

Cyan

Magenta

Yellow

M-Speed

Delay

Link To Step

Dimmer XXX
XXX（001~255）

Color XXX
XXX（001~255）

Cyan XXX
XXX（001~255）

Cyan XXX
XXX（001~255）

Magenta
XXX
XXX（001~255）

Yellow XXX
XXX（001~255）

M-Speed XXX
XXX（001~255）

Delay XX
（0.25s~100min）
Seconds

Link To Step
XXX（1~32）

Magenta

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Init User Memory

Reset User
Memory 1

Reset User
Memory 2

Reset Static
Scene

Yellow
Reset User 1 ?

<Unlock> 2 3 & 4
（Press
UP/DOWN/ENTER
button to set
option）
Reset User 2 ?
（Press
UP/DOWN/ENTER
button to set
option）
Reset Static Scn
（Press
UP/DOWN/ENTER
button to set
option）

Yellow XXX
XXX（001~255）

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¦ Timer Modes

Timer Modes
On / Off

Timer Modes
Always On

Timer Modes
Use Start / Stop

Start 1 =
Power On

Start 1 =
XX

Start 1 =
Light Level

Stop 1 =
Power Off

Stop 1 =
XX

Stop 1 =
Light Level

Start 2 =
Power On

Start 2 =
xx

Start 2 =
Light Level

Set Start 1 to:
Power On

Set Start 1 to:
Start By Time

Set Start 1 to:
Light Level

Set Start 1 to:
Power Off

Set Stop 1 to:
Stop 1 By Time

Set Stop 1 to:
Light Level

Set Start 2 to:
Power On

Set Start 2 to:
Start By Time

Set Start 2 to:
Light Level

Set Start 1 Time
Hour = XX

Set Start 1 Time
Minutes = XX

Set Stop 1 Time
Hour = XX

Set Stop 1 Time
Minutes =XX

Set Start 2 Time
Hour = XX

Set Start 2 Time
Minutes =XX

Stop 2 =
Power Off

Stop 2 =
XX

Stop 2 =
Light Level

Set Stop 2 to:
Power Off

Set Stop 2 to: Set Stop 2 Time Set Stop 2 Time

Stop 2 By Time Hour = XX Minutes =XX

Set Stop 2 to:
Light Level

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¦ Light Level Sensor

Light Level
On Set Point

Light Level
Off Set Point

Display Current
Light Level

Set To Current
Light Level

Set By Entering
Light Level

Set To Current
Light Level

Set By Entering
Off Light Level

Current Light
Level = XX

Current On Level
Set to - XX

On Light Level =
XX

Off Light Level
Set to - XX

Off Light Level = XX

¦ Time Clock

Get Current Time Current Time = XX

Set Time

Set Time
Hour = XX

Set Time
Minutes =XX

Current Time =
XX：XX

**The time is 24 hours；

¦ Lamp Manual Control

Status =
XX

Lamp Status

Control = XX

Turn Lamp On

Turn Lamp Off

** The parameter of the lamp status which only used in factory test.

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USER GUIDE

How to use Timer Modes to control the projector?

z
If the user needs to switch on the projector at 20:00, and switch off at 23:00.

provided in the following figure.

The process

ENTER

Timer Modes

Start 1=20:00

Set Start 1 to:
Start By Time

Set Start 1
Time Hour=20

ENTER

Timer Modes

Stop 1=23:00

Set Stop 1 to:
Start By Time

Set Stop 1
Time Hour=23

How to use Light Level Sensor？

z

If the user needs to switch on the projector as soon as the Light Level reaches at level 10, and
switch off at level 20.

The process provided in the following figure.

ENTER

Light Level
Sensor

Light Level On
Set Point

Set By Entering
Light Lever

On Light

Lever=10

ENTER

Light Level
Sensor

Light Level On
Set Point

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Entering Light
Level

On Light
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If the projector’s lens becomes damaged or broken it should be replaced. If the lamp
becomes damaged or deformed in any way it must be replaced. If the light from the lamp
appears dim this would normally indicate that it is reaching the end of its life and it should
be changed at once, old lamps run to the extremity of their life can explode. If the projector
does not function, check the power fuse inside the projector, it should only be replaced by
fuse with the same specified value. When changing the fuses, please undo the 4 M6
screws on the base of the projector and then open the base cover. Should these be
damaged call a qualified technician before replacement. The projector has a thermal
protection dev ice that will switch off t he project or in case of ov erheating.

MAINTENANCE

Any maintenance work should only be carried out by qualified
technicians.

To ensure the reliability of the projector it should be kept clean. The lens and dichotic
colour filters should also be regularly cleaned to maintain an optimum light output.

NOT use any type of solvent on dichotic colour filters.

Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates: damp, smoke
or particularly dirty surroundings can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s optics.
A soft cloth and typical glass cleaning products should be used in cleaning. It is
recommended to clean the external optics at least once every 20 days and clean the
internal optics at least once every 30 / 60 days.

Do not use any organic solvent, e.g. alcohol, to clean the reflector,
colour filter s or hous ing of t he apparat us.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION

The projector doesn’t
switch on

The lamp comes on but
the projector doesn’t
respond to the controller

The beam appears dim

KEEPING THE PROJECTOR CLEAN

TROUBLESHOOTING

-The power supply is not
present

-The lamp is not working

-Wrong DMX confi guration
and/or start address

- Defective DMX ca ble

-Dust or grease
contaminatio n on the
optics.

-The lamp is at the end of
its life

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Check the fuse on the power
socket.

Replace the lamp.
Make sure that the pr ojector is
correctly configured.
Replace or repair the DMX cable.

Check the optics are clean.
Replace with a ne w lamp of th e

specified type and rating.

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LIGHT OUTPUT

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VOLTAGES:

100/120/200/220/230/240V AC, 50Hz or 60Hz

POWER CONSUMPTION:
350W @ 220V
LAMP:

Type : PHILIPS CDM-T 250W/830
Colour Temperature: 3000ºK
Socket: G12
Manufacturers Rated Lamp Life: 9000 Hours

COLOURS:
CYM colour mixing
With crossfade effect at various speeds

CHANNAL: DMX512: 7 Channels
CONTROL:

DMX512
Stand-Alone Automatic mode
Master/slave mode
Static Scene

PRESET MEMORY:

3 preset memori es
PROGRAM SYSTEM:

2 user memories
BEAM ANGLE:
42º
HEAD MOVEMENT:
6º-90º (manual adjustment)
OTHER FUNCTIONS: Light Level Sensor

Timer mode

Remote reset

Lamp control

WATERPROOF:

IP65

HOUSING:

Cast aluminium with paint finish (IP65)

WEIGHT:

20.6Kg

TECHNICAL DATA

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ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

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COMPONENT ORDER CODES

NAME PART NO. NUMBER REMARK

TRANSFORMER 040030038 1 100~245V 50/60Hz
THERMOSTAT 190010054 1 95°C/10A/250V
CAPACITOR 140010042 1 32µF AC 370V
BALLAST 040070023 1 250W 3.0A
IGNITOR 040090016 1 230V/50-60Hz 4~5KV
RELAY 192010026 1
FAN 030069010 1 3E-230B-W
FUSE 270041020 1 6.3A 5*20
LAMP 100050060 1 CDM-T 250W
COVER GLASS 080090021 1
CYAN MOTOR 030040078 2 17HS0001-06KL 5*25*11.3
YELLOW MOTOR 030040078 2 17HS0001-06KL 5*25*11.3
MAGENTA MOTOR 030040077 2 17HS0001-05KL 5*12*11.3
SHUTTER MOTOR 030040077 2 17HS0001-05KL 5*12*11.3

CYAN AND HOLDER

YELLOW AND HOLDE R

MAGENTA AND HOLDER
LAMP CONTROL PCB 230020167 1

RECTIFICATION PCB 230020168 1
SIGNAL PCB 230020169 1
DISPLAY PCB 230020171 1
MOTOR DRIVE PCB 230020172 1

NOTE: You may order all parts of the Design 250 besides the table listed above. When
ordering please state the exact name and part no.. Repairs must be carried out by a
qualified technician.

016330054 1 HOLDER
090100040 1
016330053 1 HOLDER
090100041 1
016330053 1 HOLDER
090100042 1

DICHROIC COLOUR FILTER

DICHROIC COLOUR FILTER

DICHROIC COLOUR FILTER

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PR LIGHTING LTD.

No. 571, Yingbin Road, Dashi, Panyu, Guangzhou, China

Post-Code: 511430
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

P/N: 321010082

Last Revision: 17:10:2005

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