OmniSistem Sky Scan User Manual

Sky-Scan

Extreme Wide Angle Scanning System

For Q-Series Laser Beam Projectors

and other

Beam aperture devices with a standard ¾” module mount.

OPERATIONS MANUAL

Laser Radiation can emit from this product only when attached to a laser source.

This product conforms with 21 CFR 1040 CDRH

WARNING

Read and follow ALL instructions

Carefully before operating this system

Manufactured for PULSE – Laser Products Division - OmniSistem Lights and Effects

7819 South 196

253-395-9500 Phone – 253-395-9494 Fax

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Table of Contents

Section 1.0 = Introduction – Sky-Scan
Section 2.0 = System Orientation – Sky-Scan
Section 3.0 = Calibration Mode – Sky-Scan
Section 4.0 = Automatic Mode and Sound Activation – Sky-Scan
Section 5.0 = DMX-512 Mode – Sky-Scan
Section 6.0 = DMX Addressing – Sky-Scan
Section 7.0 = Sky-Link – Sky-Scan (General)
Section 8.0 = Set-up – Sky-Scan
Section 9.0 = Aiming – Sky Scan
Section 10.0 = Maintenance – Sky-Scan
Section 11.0 = Safety – Sky-Scan

Introduction – Sky-Scan 1.0

Congratulations on purchasing the widest scanning device available in today’s laser industry. Keeping with
the tradition of Quality Sky-Scan although developed for the Q-Series Laser Projectors, the ¾” mounting
hub, also enables purchasers of Mobolazer Beam Projectors to dramatically enhance their systems as well.
From the housing and mounting designs, the Sky-Link software, or pre-stored sound-activated/stand-alone
features and the variety of scan projections the Sky-Scan exceeds all expectations for a compact low cost
scan extreme scanning system.

The Sky-Scan was designed to fulfill the urgent needs of professional laser users the world around.
Features include:

1. 120-Degree Scan Angle

2. 3:1 Projection Ratio

3. Zone Specific Control for precise placement of effects

4. Beam Targeting

5. Aerial Fan Creation

6. DMX-512 (8-Channel)

7. PC (With Sky Link Software)

8. Stand-alone Sound Activation

9. X Axis only for safety

10. Sound control of most modes and aspects

11. DMX-512 control using just 8 DMX channels

12. PC control via 9-pin RS232 serial

13. Occupies only one beam port

14. Compact Low Profile Interface unit enables surface mounting on back of projector or the interfaces
mounting yoke.

15. Low power consumption
Sky-Scan Unit Size= 1.75" wide, 1.5" tall, 1.5" deep (Head) 4.5” wide,

System Orientation – Sky-Scan 2.0

Side panel LEFT configuration:

• 3 Pin XLR DMX In/Out

• D-Sub 9-Pin Female PC Input

Side panel Right configuration:

• 3 Pin XLR DMX In/Out

• D-Sub 9-Pin Male Scanner Head Output

Bottom panel configuration:

• Red Status LED

• AC Power Input 12V

• Mic Sensitivity Adjustment

• DMX Address Block / Personality Address Block

Dipswitches

The SkyScan unit operates in 4 different basic control modes:

1. Calibration.

2. Full Automatic, programmable via dip switch settings.

3. DMX-512 control using one or eight DMX channels.

4. PC-Rs232 control using the SkyLink PC program for Windows.
Note: Do NOT connect DMX-512 signal cable at the same time as the Rs-232 PC cable. Connecting them

will not damage anything but both signals will become unusable until one or the other is removed.
Switch #10 always selects the Primary Mode of operation as:
#10 = PC <OR> Full Auto if set to ON (up).

#10 = DMX-512 <OR> Calibration if set to OFF (down).
Auto and Calibration are default until signal pattern recognition determines if DMX or PC control signals are

present to cause an override.
Default means "Pre-determined by Design".

Once an active control signal becomes present then the alternates are ignored until power is removed and
restored.

Calibration Mode – Sky-Scan 3.0

Setting all DMX Switches to OFF activates the Calibration Mode.
Note: If ALL switches are OFF then the Calibration Mode becomes active because

this is an illegal DMX address of 000.
Using a small tweaker flathead screw driver, turn the MIC adjustment down full counter clockwise. The

Beam position will now be centered ahead and no response to sound is expe cted.
Next play music in area typical of a live performance. Increasing the MIC sensitivity clockwise will cause the

beam to jump from center to positions further to it's right. If set too sensitive, the beam may stay at the far
right position during moderately loud music. Set the MIC for the most number of different beam positions
during a full performance.

The unit is now calibrated and ready for use.

Automatic Mode and Sound Activated – Sky-Scan 4.0

On-Demand control requires use of DMX-512 or a PC serial interface connection.
Automatic is provided for those that don't have or don't need On-Demand control.
You can pick your favorite patterns and have them played through continuously.
Locate the 10 DMX Switches on the bottom of the control interface box.

They are numbered 1 to 10 from left to right.
If any of the pattern switches are ON then those patterns will be played. After a set time the next enabled

pattern in sequence will be played. Then, the whole process starts over again automatically.

Automatic Modes
Switch #1 On: (Walker)

Pattern1 Beam Type: Beam starts in center, then, steps open to full legal limit set by switch #9 and
collapses back to center again; then repeats.

Pattern2 Fan Type: Small fan starts in center then opens to full legal limit set by switch #9 and collapses
back to center again; then repeat. This pattern requires switch #8 to be set ON to view it.

Switch #2 On: (Walker)

Pattern3 Beam Type: A single beam that sweeps the full legal limit set by switch #9 and then repeats
several times.

Pattern4 Fan Type: A small fan that sweeps the full legal limit set by switch #9 and repeats several times.
This pattern requires switch #8 to be set ON to view it.