Rosco RevoPro Operation Manual
RevoPro
Programmable Gobo Rotator
™
Operations Manual
ver 1.1
Copyright 2011
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick Set Up GuideA.
Getting to Know your RevoPRO1.
What’s in the box2.
Requirements3.
Installing Gobos4.
Installation and Power Supply5.
Choosing the Mode of Operation6.
Setting DMX Address and Operation Mode 7.
Precautions8.
Troubleshooting9.
Technical Specications10.
Accessories and replacement parts11.
Compliance and Certications12.
Warranty13.
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QUICK SET UP GUIDE
The RevoPRO™ Dual Programmable Rotator is quick and easy to congure
using the LCD display.
1. Load a standard B size gobo into each gobo wheel. The threaded collar
should be tightened until just in contact with the gobo. Do not over
tighten. If using two metal gobos with ne elements in the design, place
a Gobo Spacer Ring (Part no. 205 83007 0000) between the gobos to
prevent warping and entanglement.
Tip: When screwing on the threaded collar, place one nger from each
hand on the machined at spots and slowly rotate the collar, keeping
even pressure on both ngers. This helps the threads to engage evenly
and prevents binding and cross threading.
2. Insert RevoPRO™ into a the iris slot of a compatible luminaire. Make sure
unit is completely seated.
3. Engage Friction Lock by depressing plunger. Secure RevoPRO™ to the
luminaire using a safety cable.
4. Connect an IEC 18AWG power cable to the appropriate power supply
(100-240VAC 50/60hz).
5. Use LCD Display and buttons B1 – B4 to congure RevoPRO.
6. Press B1 to enter Setup mode. When display begins blinking, press B1
again to select desired Mode (1-7). Note: RevoPRO™ uses 2, 4, or 6 channels of DMX depending on the Operation Mode selected.
7. Set DMX Address using B2 – B4. Press B2 to set 100s place of desired DMX
Address. Press B3 to set 10s place. Press B4 to set 1s place.
8. Display will now show, for example 1.001 to indicate Mode 1, DMX Address 001.
9. Press and hold B2 to save your conguration. RevoPRO™ will remember
and restore your saved conguration on power up.
10. Adjust channels 1-6 (depending on Op Mode) on your lighting control
desk to set speed, direction and index position of each gobo.
11. RevoPRO™ can be congured for stand alone operation, requiring no
DMX control. See Section 7 inside for more instructions.
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1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR REVOPRO
RevoPRO™ Programmable Gobo Rotator
Advanced features and control options for any environment. DMX control
with 7 modes of operation or console-free on board programming. Complete control even in spaces without lighting desks and universes of DMX like
museums, retail, and commercial buildings. With its internal power supply,
RevoPRO is perfectly suited in lighting rigs where an external PSU is not desirable, like theme parks and cruise ships. RevoPRO™ is a powerful and versatile
tool for creating subtle or dynamic, realistic or extravagant, beautiful or arresting lighting eects
Engineered with fresh eyes and a focus on building a versatile, advanced feature set, the RevoPRO™ was designed with the lighting designer in mind.
The RevoPRO™ features
Dual stepper motors for independent control of speed and direction for •
each gobo
Indexing control of BOTH gobos in 8- or 16-bit resolution •
Universal 100-240VAC auto-sensing, auto-switching power supply with •
standard IEC connector.
On-board 5-pin DMX input and pass-thru ports•
Flexible programming congurations accommodates simple 2 channel •
control or advanced moving light console controls
99 pre-programmed eects sequences selected using the LED display •
panel
Custom programming option to set and store speed and direction •
without DMX or external controllers
High temperature silicon belt for smooth, reliable, silent (squeak free) •
operation;
Modern stepper motor drives with advanced electronic controls allow •
the designer to dial speed from 0.5rpm to 24rpm with no risk of stalling;
Simple, intuitive and user friendly operator modes provide maximum •
exibility for programmers of all abilities;
Threaded gobo collar insures secure t for any type of gobo – thin •
metal to thick eects glass.
Friction Lock™ secure t mechanism holds the rotator tightly in the iris •
slot even when the lens barrel is rotated around.
Unleash your imagination and browse through more than 2000 steel and
glass gobos at www.rosco.com or design your own pattern, made by Rosco
to your precise specications. The lighting eects you will create with the
RevoPRO™ are limitless.
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2. WHAT’S IN THE BOX
RevoPRO™ programmable gobo rotator•
Operator manual•
Quick start card•
3. REQUIREMENTS
• 100-240VAC 50/60 hz mains power
• DMX512controlsignaloroperateinstand-alonemode
• Modernellipsoidalspotlightwithappropriatesizedirisslotincluding
ETC S4, ETC S4 Zoom, Selecon Pacic, Strand SL and Altman Shakespeare, among others.
• Bsizesteelorglassgobos
4. SPECIFYING AND INSTALLING GOBOS
Your Rosco RevoPRO Dual Programmable Rotator will accept standard B-size
gobos of virtually any style, whether steel or glass, b/w or color, textured or
at. A B-size gobo has a diameter of 86mm (3.38in) and an image area of
64.5mm (2.54in).
Many modern luminaires have optical systems capable or projecting a larger
image area. The RevoPRO™ has an open aperture of 75mm (2.95in) giving you
the exibility to maximize your projection size by using gobos with a larger
image area.
RevoPRO™ will accept a wide range of gobo styles from many manufacturers
including Stainless Steel gobos, Colorizers™, Image Glass™, Prismatics™, Colorwaves™, Silk Screen Gobos , B/W Glass gobos, 1C Glass Gobos, 2C Glass Gobos,
3C Glass Gobos, Multi-Color Gobos and many others.
Loading Gobos into your RevoPRO™ rotator
RevoPRO™ has two gobo wheels into which you can load gobo eects. While
it is most common to load just one gobo into each wheel, you can stack
gobos together into the same wheel position providing your stack does not
exceed the total maximum thickness of 3.5mm (0.138in).
All Rosco BeltDriveFx rotators utilize an innovative Threaded Collar to securely
hold gobos of varying thicknesses. Unlike the spring clips common in similar
equipment, the Threaded Collar screws down to positively lock the gobo in
place. This prevents the gobo from slipping during rotation and losing index
or centering.
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To load a gobo into the gobo wheels
1. Place the rotator on a stable at surface. Unscrew the Threaded Collar
from each gobo wheel (counter-clockwise to unscrew, clockwise to
tighten).
There are two at sections on the collar to give your ngers a place to
grip. If the collar has been over tightened and is stuck, another small
machined spot on the outer ring allows you to gain purchase when
spinning the collar opposite to the entire gobo wheel.
2. Once the Threaded Collars are removed, insert a B size gobo so that it
lays at against the gobo wheel.
TIP: When installing a metal gobo, an optional Gobo Spacer Ring
(Part no. 205 83007 0000) is available to increase the separation between the gobos to achieve a wider range of focus eects. This spacer
can also be useful if two metal gobos with ne thin details are being
used. In the event that the heat from the luminaire causes the gobos
to warp towards one another, use of the spacer ring will prevent the
gobos from getting tangled together.
3. Screw on the Threaded Collar until just in contact with the gobo. Do
not over tighten.
The Threaded Collar has Teon™ threads to ease rotation and avoid
binding however there is still a small risk of cross threading. Do not
forcibly screw on the Threaded Collar . If you encounter undue resistance, back o and start again. Lay the Threaded Collar at onto the
ring and slowly and evenly rotate until the threads align and engage
properly.
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TIP: When screwing on the Collar, place one nger from each hand on
the machined ats and slowly rotate the collar, keeping even pressure
on both ngers. This helps the threads to engage evenly and prevents
binding and cross threading. If you are having diculties getting the
thread to “catch,” slowly spin the Collar CCW while continuing to apply
gentle even pressure, then reverse back to CW until the threading
begins.
4. Repeat this process for both gobo wheels.
NOTE: When using Apollo gobos
Apollo Design manufactures a non-standard “B” sized gobo which has
an 80mm diameter. Rosco BeltDriveFx rotators can accept these smaller
gobos provided you keep a few considerations in mind. The underside of
the Threaded Collar which hold gobos in place has been machined with an
80mm recessed lip. To install an Apollo 80mm gobo, you must insure that
the gobo sits in the center of the gobo mounting ring as the Threaded Collar slowly tightens down. Slight wiggling of the gobo during this process
helps to nd the center recessed ridge.
5. INSTALLATION, POWER AND DATA CONNECTIONS
The RevoPRO™ has been engineered to t into the bodies of most modern ellipsoidal luminaires including ETC Source Four, ETC S4 Zoom, Selecon Pacic,
Selecon Pacic Zoom, Altman Shakespeare and Strand SL among others.
1. Insert RevoPRO™ into the iris slot of the luminaire with the motor box
facing forward, towards the lens.
Inserting the rotator in the opposite orientation will cause the motor
box to interfere with the shutter handles.
It may be necessary to angle the yoke of the luminaire back to allow
access into the accessory iris slot.
On certain luminaires, the sliding cover over the iris slot may have to be
removed to allow the RevoPRO™ to t properly.
Note: When installing into a Selecon Pacic luminaire, align the groove
in the edge of the RevoPRO™ body with the rear-most tab of the Iris
Slot.
2. When seated fully and completely, the gobo wheel should be centered
in the lens tube. If necessary, remove the lens tube and visually conrm
that the rotator is seated and aligned properly. It is important that
the aperture of the gobo rotator be centered in the optical path of the
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luminaire in order to project without obstructions to the gobo design.
3. The RevoPRO™ is equipped with a unique safety feature, the Friction
Lock. Depress the metal slider located on the left side of the RevoPRO™
to extend a knurled brake cylinder.
This brake presses against the inside wall of the iris slot, securely holding the RevoPRO™ in place.
Note: To install the RevoPRO™ into your luminaire it is necessary that
the Friction Lock Slider be in the UP position, with the lock disengaged.
4. Attach a safety cable to the RevoPRO™ and then to the yoke of your
luminaire or other secure point.
The D-cut out in the metal housing to the right of the motor box will
accept the spring clip of a standard safety cable or the loop end of a
small safety cable.
Power and Data
The RevoPRO™ uses an internal, auto-sensing, auto-switching power supply
suitable for almost any location.
1. Connect it to any suitable 100-240VAC 50/60hz power source using an
ANSI standard IEC cable.
2. If using a DMX controller, connect a 5-pin DMX cable from your lighting desk/console or from the pass–thru of another DMX device into the
DMX input port on your PSU.
6. CHOOSING OPERATION MODE AND SETTING DMX ADDRESS
When powered on, the RevoPRO™ will restore to its previous conguration. If
this conguration was an indexing mode (3-7) then the unit will go through a
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