X-laser X-Pod User Information
X-Laser
Built To Perform
X-POD
Patent Pending
User Information
Class IIIB
For Professional Indoor Use Only
FDA Variance Required Prior To Use
X-Laser, LLC
PO BOX 353
Laurel, MD 20725
Note: X-Laser® strongly recommends keeping this manual with your new
laser fixture at all times both as a laser safety reference and a field reference for DMX operation. DMX charts are included for your convenience.
To use the full capabilities of X-POD we strongly recommend using a
DMX controller which can be programmed using absolute value (0-255)
instead of one which only uses percentages.
Copyright 2011 X-Laser® LLC, All Rights Reserved
Version 11202011
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Table of Contents
.............................................................................Welcome to X-Laser! 3
...........................................................................Warranty and Service! 3
• ..................................................................Register Your Product! 3
• ........................................................Warranty and Service Policy! 3
• .....................................................................Limitation of Liability! 4
......................................................................Using Your Laser Safely! 4
• ...............................................................X-Laser® Safety Labels! 5
• ..............................................................................Safety Notices! 5
• .........................................................................Blue Light Hazard! 8
• ..........................................General Guidelines for Proper Usage! 8
• ...............................................................Temperature and Lasers! 9
......................................................................................Getting Started! 9
• ....................................................................................Unpacking! 9
• ..................................................................................Installation! 10
• ...................................................................Hanging your lasers! 10
• ......................................................................STOP - CAUTION! 10
.....................................................................X-Pod Operating Modes! 10
• ..............................................................................Sound Active! 11
• ..................................................................................Auto Mode! 11
• .................................................................................DMX Mode! 11
• ..........................................................................DMX Channel 1! 11
• ..........................................................................DMX Channel 2! 13
• ....................................Advanced Head Select Mode Operation! 13
• ..............................................................Creating a DMX Circuit! 14
• ..............................................Serial Master/Slave Configuration! 15
• .........................................................................Troubleshooting! 16
• ........................................................................Power Variations! 16
....................................................................Technical Specifications! 17
......................................................................................Safety Labels! 18
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Welcome to X-Laser
Thank you for purchasing an X-Laser® product! All X-Laser® products
undergo a twenty-six point inspection during construction. Before
shipping, each laser is subjected to a second twenty-six point inspection
to ensure that your lasers will leave us in perfect working order.
All of the functions of your new laser including the DMX protocols have
been checked to ensure excellent and safe performance. If you find any
defects in one of our products or see a broken factory seal on the unit
itself, please contact X-Laser® immediately for warranty service.
Your new X-Laser® is capable of producing absolutely stunning aerial
laser effects over audiences in nearly any performance application with
the convenience and flexibility of full DMX control. With the power of XLaser® fixtures also comes a responsibility for safety so we strongly en-
courage you to read and follow all of the notices throughout this manual.
If you have any questions about proper use of these laser systems, laser
safety, troubleshooting, or anything else, visit us on our web site 24/7 at
www.x-laser.com so that we can best assist you.
We want you to have a wonderful experience with our products so that
you can bring the thrill of professional laser light shows to your audiences. The common sense safety procedures outlined in this manual
should be easy to successfully implement in your shows and provide you
with years of safe and profitable laser displays. Please contact us or your
X-Laser® dealer if you have any questions about how to safely and effec-
tively use our products.
Warranty and Service
Register Your Product
You must first register your X-Laser® product to activate your warranty.
Failure to do so may result in loss of warranty or cause warranty service
to take longer than expected. To register your product visit the X-Laser®
site and click on the Support menu option and choose the Warranty Registration link.
Warranty and Service Policy
X-Laser® warrants that this product will be free from defects of materials
or workmanship for 12 months for the mechanical components of the
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laser system and 6 months for the laser diode from the date of end user
purchase. This warranty will only apply to laser systems purchased from
an authorized X-Laser® dealer. This limited, non-transferable, warranty
does not cover product abuse, exposure to the elements, accidental
damage, shipping damage, improper usage, liquid or smoke damage
(including fog juice), or units which have a broken factory seal, have
been modified, rented, transferred to a third party, or are more than 12
months old. If you require product service please first call us for an RMA
number. We will then give you instructions to properly return your product
for service. KEEP YOUR PRODUCT BOX FOR SAFE PACKAGING RETURN. All returns must be in the original product box, double boxed for
safety, and insured.
Limitation of Liability
By using this product, the end user certifies that he/she is familiar with
and agrees to practice all industry standard laser safety procedures and
such procedures contained herein. The purchaser of this product acknowledges that they have been advised that an FDA variance is required prior to use of any Class IIIB or IV laser system and the purchaser
certifies that this product will only be operated by employees of the variance holder and in accordance with the terms of the variance. X-Laser®
specifically disclaims any liability arising from improper or unsafe usage
of this product, usage without an active variance, or usage of this product
in any manner other than intended. By using this product, the end user
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless X-Laser® LLC, its’ dealers and
distributors, employees and staff, subsidiaries, and partners in any action
arising from use of this product. Finally, the end user also agrees that
prior to any use of this product, he/she shall have in effect a liability insurance policy with a sufficient per incident limit to cover any claims arising from the use of this product. Any purchaser who does not agree to
these terms may return their X-Laser® product within 7 days of purchase
for a full and unconditional refund.
Using Your Laser Safely
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT, READ AND FOLLOW ALL NOTICES
AND SAFETY INFORMATION THROUGHOUT THIS GUIDE.
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X-Laser® Safety Labels
Please see the last page of this manual for label copies and placement.
Safety Notices
1.Your X-Laser® product is a powerful laser device intended for aerial
indoor lighting displays operated by professionals. The major concern
with professional laser systems is to avoid human contact with the laser
beam and to create a safe area where patrons and staff can enjoy your
light show. Please observe the following guidelines when using your XLaser® product.
2. It is your responsibility to use your high power safely and conform to
FDA regulations. If you need a variance for a Class IIIB or IV X-Laser®
you may either apply for one yourself or purchase an X-Laser® EZ Variance Kit from one of our dealers. Penalties for not having an active variance or using an illegal laser are significant.
3. Do not expose the human eye directly or indirectly to focused or scattered laser radiation as loss of vision, complete blindness, and/or other
serious injuries may result.*
4. This fixture is NOT intended for audience scanning effects. Operators
must ensure that the primary laser beam and any reflected beams remain at least 3.0 meters in lateral and vertical separation from any person or persons.
5. This unit is intended for indoor use only and should be at all times be
protected from fluids, condensation and excessive humidity. Do not expose this fixture to temperatures outside of its’ normal working range of
60-90 degrees F.
6. There are NO user serviceable parts inside of the fixture. Opening the
outer housing will void the warranty and could result in radiation exposure. Any modifications to the fixture are prohibited, may be dangerous,
and will immediately void the factory warranty.**
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7. Always ensure that the power supply to your laser is properly
grounded before use.
8. DO NOT USE this fixture if you suspect that it contains a defect of any
kind either from manufacturing, damage, general wear or has a broken
manufacturer’s seal. Return the fixture to the factory for service and/or
maintenance immediately.
9. Some lasers are capable of starting fires at great distances. Do not
use this product around or in a path to any combustible or otherwise
flammable materials. Use caution.
10. Before using this product in any capacity, ensure that the unit is
properly secured to prevent accidental beam shifts and that a safety cable is used for any aerial rigging.
11. Blue color lasers must be used with special care because the wavelength is in the hazard zone for photo-toxicity also known as the 'blue
effect'. This wavelength can cause injury well below the thermal MPE
levels. Using this product as specified herein and as required by a variance will virtually eliminate this hazard.
12. This product is not a toy and should be kept inaccessible to unauthorized persons before, during, and after use. Authorized persons should
only be employees of an FDA variance holder. Keep away from
minors.***
13. This unit should never be left unattended while operational and
should always be unplugged from both DMX and power while being
transported, rigged, de-rigged, cleaned as described below, or when a
qualified operator is not present. We also recommend keeping your DMX
controller separate from the laser at all times to prevent unwanted
activation.***
14. Before using this product, it is the responsibility of the user to be familiar with all Federal and State reporting and usage requirements. Laws
vary by state. Keep all body parts and clothing away from the laser, and
particularly the aperture at ALL times.
15. Do not stand in front of the laser while active. All persons should
wear protective eyewear while rigging, maintaining, or otherwise working
with the laser. Loose clothing or long hair could get caught in the moving
mirrors or beams and should be avoided.
16. Failure to follow the above precautions and other precautions contained in this user manual, particularly with regard to human exposure to
laser radiation and electrical safety, may result in serious injury, loss of
vision, electric shock, skin damage, and death. Please refer to the sec-
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