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SolaSpot LED™
User Manual
© Barco Lighting Systems, 2013, All Rights Reserved
Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice. Barco Lighting Systems
assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
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SolaSpot LED User Manual
Version 2.0
January, 2013
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Page 1: User Manual
High End Systems, Wholehog, and Lithopatterns are registered trademarks: and intellaspot, Internal Effects, the High End Systems globe logo, and the Hog logo are trademarks of Barco Lighting Systems, High End Systems, Inc. is a registered trademark. Belden is a registered trademark of Belden, Inc. -
Page 2: Contact Information
2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA voice: 512.836.2242 fax: 512.837.5290 Toll Free: 800.890.8989 Customer Service High End Systems 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA voice: 800.890.8989 fax: 512.834.9195 toll free: 800.890.8989 World Wide Web: http://www.highend.com SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 3: Product Modification Warning
Los productos de High End Systems están diseñados y fabricados para cumplir los requisitos de las reglamentaciones de seguridad de los Estados Unidos e internacionales. Las modificaciones al producto podrían afectar la seguridad y dejar al producto fuera de conformidad con las normas de seguridad relevantes. SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
Not heeding these messages could result in serious personal injury. This symbol cautions against mounting the fixture on or near a flammable surface. This symbol indicates that, while operating, equipment surfaces may reach very high temperatures. Allow the fixture to cool before handling. SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 5: Warranty Information
Warranty is void if the product is misused, damaged, modified in any way, or for unauthorized repairs or parts. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 6: Patents
GB 2292896B; GB 2294909B; GB 2295058B; GB 2303203B; GB 2306887B; GB 2307036B; GB 2316477B; IE 0621495; IT 034244BE; 2005; IT 0621495; IT 0655144; JP 3495373; JP 3793577; NL 0621495; NL 0797503; NL 0969247; UK 0621495; UK 0655144; UK 0662275; UK 0797503; UK 0969247; UK 1447702; SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair ..........v Freight ..................... v Patents ...................... vi Chapter 1: Product Overview This chapter describes the features and specifications of the SolaSpot LED™ fixture along with a list of related products and accessories. Features ...................... 1 Operation ....................1 Effects ....................... - Page 8 Linking SolaSpot LED Fixtures ..............11 Cable Connectors ..................11 Connecting to the Link ................12 Configuring SolaSpot LED for DMX Control ..........14 Setting a Start Channel in Battery Mode ............14 Powering On the Fixture ................15 Shutting Down the Fixture ................. 15...
- Page 9 Scenes Input ..................... 36 Chapter 5: DMX Programming SolaSpot LED™ fixtures can be programmed to provide a hard edge beam with full static color, multiple gobo patterns and effects. This chapter gives a brief overview of DMX programming and describes SolaSpot LED DMX parameters.
- Page 10 SolaSpot LED DMX Protocol ................ 38 Pan and Tilt Parameters ................39 Color Parameters ..................39 Static Color Function .................. 39 Static Color Position ................... 40 Gobo Wheel Parameters ................41 Static Gobo Wheel Parameters ..............41 Static Gobo Function .................. 41 Static Gobo Position ...................
- Page 11 TILT- movement Er ..................53 Gobo Wheel 1 Er ..................53 Gobo Wheel 2 Er ..................53 Color wheel Er ................... 53 Zoom Er ....................54 Focus Er ....................54 Appendix A: MSpeed Conversion Table ............ 55 SolaSpot LED User Manual...
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Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Overview
SolaSpot LED is the highest performance LED spot in its class. The LED source provides enhancements above non-LED fixtures. With no loss of output over years of use, reduced power consumption and less heat dissipation, the SolaSpot LED fixture is a perfect choice for long lasting efficiency. -
Page 14: Effects
• High resolution micro-stepping motor control for smooth motion at all speeds • Fast, smooth, and quiet yoke movement • Color LCD menu with battery operation • 3-pin and 5-pin XLR/RDM connectors • Pan and tilt locks for easy transportation • ETL/UL and CE compliance SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 15: Specifications
Product Overview Specifications Mechanical Specifications Dimensions: 456mm x 389mm x 678mm (17.9in x 15.3in x 26.7in) Fixture Weight: 24.5 kg (54 lbs) Shipping Weight: 29.5 kg (65 lbs) (17.9in) 320.0mm (12.6in) 126.0mm (5.0in) 389.0mm 303.7mm (15.3in) (12.0in) SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 16: Electrical Specifications
• Two twisted pairs plus a shield • maximum capacitance between conductors - 30 pF/ft. • maximum capacitance between conductor and shield - 55 pF/ft. • maximum resistance of 20Ω / 1000 ft. • nominal impedance 100-140Ω SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 17: Fixture Components
3 4 5 6 7 11 9. Up-button 10. ENTER-button 11. Handle 12. 5-pin DMX out 13. 5-pin DMX in 14.3-pin DMX out 15. 3-pin DMX in 16. Power supply 17. Fuse 12 13 14 15 16 17 SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 18: Related Products And Accessories
CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Related Products and Accessories Name Part Number Contact Customer Service: 2105 Gracy Farms Lane SolaSpot LED fixed color wheel dichroic filters Austin, TX 78758 USA voice:800.890.8989 fax: 512.834.9195 55050017 Heavy duty 5-pin XLR cable (10’) 55050018 Heavy duty 5-pin XLR cable (25’) -
Page 19: Chapter 2: Solaspot Ledsetup And Configuration
4. Connect the fixture to a DMX controller via DMX cabling. 5. Configure the fixture for DMX control. Unpacking the Fixture The SolaSpot LED fixture ships in packaging specifically designed to protect the product during transport. When unpacking, inspect the fixture for physical damage to components. High End Systems assumes no responsibility for products that are damaged during transport. -
Page 20: Installing A Power Cord Cap
SolaSpot LED Setup and Configuration Installing a Power Cord Cap The power cord for SolaSpot LED fixtures ships without a power cord cap. Use the information in this section to install the correct power cord cap for your location. Because of the variety of power cord caps used worldwide, High End Systems, Inc. cannot make specific recommendations for the power cord cap. -
Page 21: Mounting The Fixture
To mount the fixture upright, place the fixture on a sturdy, stable non-flammable surface that will support more than the 24.5 kg (54 lb) weight of the SolaSpot LED fixture. If the surface is above floor height, use safety cables to secure the fixture to the surface. - Page 22 CHAPTER 2 SolaSpot LED Setup and Configuration Use the following steps to mount a SolaSpot LED fixture on a standard truss: 1. Fix the clamp on the bracket by tightening the M12 screw on the bracket to the hole in the center of the bracket.
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Page 23: Linking Solaspot Led Fixtures
A SolaSpot LED fixture requires a 28 channel footprint on a standard DMX512 link. Attach the fixture to the link using data-grade cable and 5-pin or 3-pin XLR cable connectors. -
Page 24: Connecting To The Link
CHAPTER 2 SolaSpot LED Setup and Configuration Test each cable with a voltage/ohm meter (VOM) to verify correct polarity and to make sure that the negative and positive pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or to each other. - Page 25 CHAPTER 2 SolaSpot LED Setup and Configuration Terminate the link by installing a 120 ohm, 1/4 watt (minimum) terminator in the fixture’s Data Out (female) cable connector in the last fixture on each DMX link. To construct a terminator: 1. Disassemble a male 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector.
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Page 26: Configuring Solaspot Led For Dmx Control
Each SolaSpot LED fixture requires a block of 28 consecutive channels on a standard DMX512 link. Up to 28 standard SolaSpot LED fixtures can be assigned to a single link. For more information on Start Channels, see Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment on page 23. Address your fixture by setting the first channel of the channel range you want to assign this fixture on the link. -
Page 27: Powering On The Fixture
Do not unplug motor harnesses while unit is powered. To power on the SolaSpot LED fixture, simply connect it to a 100V-240V AC power source. Once the SolaSpot LED fixture is connected to a power source, it automatically begins a homing procedure to verify that fixture components are functioning. - Page 28 CHAPTER 2 SolaSpot LED Setup and Configuration SolaSpot LED User Manual...
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Page 29: Chapter 3: Menu System
Menu System Overview The front panel on SolaSpot LED fixtures has a full color LCD screen and navigation buttons to display and operate the onboard menu system. You can use the Menu system to perform the following functions at the fixture level: •... -
Page 30: Navigation Basics
Some option changes do not take effect until you fully exit the menu system. Battery Operation The SolaSpot LED fixture has an internal rechargeable battery that allows menu operation without power applied to the fixture. To access the display menu in this mode, press the Battery button for two seconds. -
Page 31: Solaspot Led Menu Map
CHAPTER 3 Menu System SolaSpot LED Menu Map Menu Level 2 Level 3 Option/Setting Description/Notes Sets the first value of a unique 28 Address Set DMX: ### 1‐484 channel range on DMX link. Power On running time in hours Current Time ####h Fixture running time in hours Ttl Life Hrs... - Page 32 28 individual 0‐255 parameters. Indigo Dim Set to 050 before calibration Password 0‐255 Tilt 0‐255 Dimmer 0‐255 Calibration Color Wheel 0‐255 FIne tunes homing position for individual motors Static Gobo 0‐255 Rot Gobo 0‐255 Shutter 0‐255 Zoom 0‐255 SolaSpot LED User Manual...
- Page 33 Allows you to capture DMX values Input by Out for all parameters into a scene Automated scene recording Scenes Input x x ‐ x x Battery Exits the battery mode and shuts Exit Battery off the display. Note: This menu only appears when you are in battery mode. SolaSpot LED User Manual...
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Page 34: Menu System Options
Note: The last valid Start channel for a SolaSpot LED fixture is 485 (512–28+1). Setting a Start Channel To address a SolaSpot LED fixture in battery mode: 1. -
Page 35: Determining Dmx Start Channel Assignment
Channel range is the number of consecutive channels a fixture requires. Each SolaSpot LED fixture requires a block of 28 consecutive channels on a 512-Channel DMX link. The Start channel is the first number of a fixture’s channel range. -
Page 36: Information Menu
OFF is the default value. Use buttons to scroll to ON and select to Clr Last Run reset to 0 4. Press the button to confirm or to return to previous menu level. MODE / ESC SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 37: Values Display
Values Display and press the button to select. 3. Using the buttons, scroll to any of the DMX parameters in the SolaSpot LED protocol and press the button to view its current DMX decimal value. Head Temperature The SolaSpot LED fixture contains temperature sensors that monitor the air temperature inside the housing near the display board. -
Page 38: Set Menu
The default setting is Off. Select On to invert the fixture’s Tilt motion. Pan Degree The standard pan range of a SolaSpot LED fixture is 0–540°. This option lets you expand the pan range to an upper limit of 630°. -
Page 39: Encoders
4. Using the buttons, scroll to a 3-digit number and press the button to select as the new service password. Note: A service password must be set before you can enter a six digit RDM PID number. SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 40: Display Setting
This options sets the temperature scale to Celsius or Fahrenheit. Celsius is the default setting. Reset Default This Set option lets you return all factory options. The default setting is Off. SolaSpot LED fixtures ships with the following factory default settings:... -
Page 41: Test Options Menu
Gobo Wheel 1 and Gobo Wheel 2. Manual Ctrl This test option lets you manually set a DMX value for any of the SolaSpot LED fixture’s 28 DMX channels. Auto Program is the default setting. Refer to Chapter 5: DMX Programming on page 37 for specific information on DMX value settings for each parameter. -
Page 42: Calibration
/ ESC 2. Use the button to scroll to Battery and press the button to select. Exit Battery will display in red (not currently selected). 3. Press the button to select. The display will turn off. SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 43: Chapter 4: Preset Programming
Program Partitions for playback by a fixture designated as the Master and, if desired, groups of slave fixtures assigned to a Program Partition. SolaSpot LED fixtures ship with factory programmed scenes and programs ready for you to use or edit. -
Page 44: Master And Slave
Scene 17 Scene 20 Program 4 Part 2 Scene 8 Scene 9 Scene 10 Program 5 Scene 20 Scene 21 Scene 22 Scene 23 Program 6 Part 3 Scene 12 Scene 13 Scene 14 Scene 15 SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 45: Preset Menu
Set to Slave After a preset program is defined on a Master fixture, other SolaSpot LED fixtures on the same DMX link can be designated slaves to playback Program Part 1, 2 or 3 as defined on the Master fixture, see Select Program on page 36. -
Page 46: Edit Scenes
A scene is one combination of parameter settings. SolaSpot LED fixtures provide 250 pre-programmed scenes you can use or edit to build a preset program. The first 64 scenes have factory created settings which can be edited as desired. -
Page 47: Set Input By Out
6. When you have assigned all the steps you want, select End and press to save the program. SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 48: Select Program
5. When all scenes have been recorded, the scenes input menu will automatically exit. Note: During Scenes Input recording, the SolaSpot LED does not playback the DMX input, it only captures it. You must edit or playback the scenes after recording to see the results. It is best to prepare the scenes on a DMX controller with a zero crossfade for all parameters between each step. -
Page 49: Chapter 5: Dmx Programming
4, and Full Boar 4 lighting consoles; and Hog 4PC software are available from High End Systems to control SolaSpot LED fixtures (see Related Products and Accessories on page 5). For information on whether your DMX controller supports SolaSpot LED fixtures, contact... -
Page 50: Solaspot Led Dmx Protocol
DMX control software), consult the documentation provided with the controller. SolaSpot LED DMX Protocol The SolaSpot LED fixture uses 28 channels of a standard DMX512 link to control motion, wheel functions, focus, zoom, iris, shutter and lamp function. -
Page 51: Pan And Tilt Parameters
DMX Programming Pan and Tilt Parameters The SolaSpot LED fixture has a 540° pan range and a 250° tilt range. Two DMX channels provide 16-bit adjustment to a fraction of a degree for pan and tilt position. An MSpeed function is available for Pan and Tilt parameters when the MSpeed parameter. For information on implementing MSpeed, see MSpeed (Motor Speed) on page 48. -
Page 52: Static Color Position
208-239 Cyan White (Open) 240-255 Stop wheel motion Spin or All Positions Random Modes 1-255 Adjusts the wheel motion from slowest to fastest Continuous Mode All Positions 0-255 Position the wheel at any point from 0–360° SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 53: Gobo Wheel Parameters
DMX Programming Gobo Wheel Parameters A SolaSpot LED fixture has two Gobo wheels each with seven rotating lithopatterns™ plus open. Both Gobo wheels use Gobo Function and Gobo Position parameters to control the positioning and rotation of the Static Gobo wheel. The Rotating Gobo Wheel uses Gobo Rotate Function and Gobo Rotate parameters to control individual aperture position and rotation on the wheel. -
Page 54: Static Gobo Position
Blink Mode between two adjacent colors from Open (white) to Open 128-159 Foliage 160-191 Tunnel 192-223 Stars 224-255 Crosshatch Stop wheel motion Spin or All Positions Random Mode 1-255 Adjusts the wheel motion from slowest to fastest SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 55: Rotating Gobo Wheel Parameters
Spins the gobo wheel forward at variable speeds. 32-47 Reverse Wheel Spin Spins the gobo wheel in reverse at variable speeds. 48-63 Scan Oscillates the gobo wheel at a factory-determined range and speed. 64-79 Random Selects random aperture positions at variable speeds. SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 56: Rotating Gobo Position
Positions the wheel at the center of a gobo position pattern Scan Mode 112-143 In Stars 144-175 Red Rings 176-207 Gatlin Gun 208-255 PsyDye Red/Yellow Stops wheel motion Spin or All Positions Random Mode 1-255 Adjusts the wheel motion from slowest to fastest SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 57: Rotating Gobo Rotate Function
Rotating Gobo Rotate Parameter Options Rotating Gobo Rotate Function Description Setting Value Indexed 0-255 Rotate the specified indexed aperture to any position Stop rotation Rotate or Animate Mode 4-255 Set rotation speed from slowest to fastest SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 58: Prism Parameters
DMX value of 255. Zoom Parameter The SolaSpot LED fixture has a 3:1 zoom ranging from 10° to 30°. The Zoom Coarse and Zoom Fine parameters provide 16-bit continuous control for smooth and precision zoom function from in at a DMX value of 0 to out at a DMX value of 255. -
Page 59: Iris Parameter
DMX Programming Iris Parameter The SolaSpot LED iris has a variable circular opening that controls the beam diameter in a similar fashion as a camera's iris controls the amount of light entering the camera. Iris is a continuous parameter that adjusts the iris from closed at a DMX of 0 to open at a DMX value of 255. -
Page 60: Mspeed (Motor Speed)
MSpeed is the time required for a motor to complete movement when changing from one position to another. In SolaSpot LED fixtures, MSpeed provides a means for Pan and Tilt motors to reach their target position at the same time, even though each motor may have different distances to travel. -
Page 61: Indigo Highlighter
144-169 Strobing output independent from fixture dimming from slowest to fastest Indigo Highlighter Dim This parameter adjusts the Indigo Highlighter LEDs from Off at a DMX value of 0 to fully On at a DMX value of 255. SolaSpot LED User Manual... - Page 62 CHAPTER 5 DMX Programming SolaSpot LED User Manual...
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Page 63: Chapter 6: General Maintenance And Troubleshooting
• Mechanically moved parts must not show any traces of wearing and must not rotate with unbalances. • The electric power supply cables must not show any damage, material fatigue or sediments. SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 64: Cleaning The Fixture
1. Disconnect power to the fixture. If the fixture has been operating, allow the fixture to cool before handling. 2. Clean the dichroics, lithopattern and effects, color wheels, and lens using a mild glass cleaner (containing no ammonia) and a soft, lint-free cotton cloth. SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 65: Troubleshooting Error Messages
(Color wheel- error) This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the magnetic- indexing circuit malfunction (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its driving IC on the main PCB). The color wheel is not located in the default position after the reset. SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 66: Zoom Er
(Focus-error) This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the magnetic-indexing circuit malfunction (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its driving IC on the main PCB). The Focus is not located in the default position after the reset. SolaSpot LED User Manual... -
Page 67: Appendix A: Mspeed Conversion Table
16.57 41.04 2.86 17.09 41.85 3.07 17.61 42.68 3.29 18.14 43.50 3.52 18.68 44.34 3.76 19.23 45.19 4.00 19.79 46.04 4.25 20.36 46.90 4.52 20.93 47.77 4.78 21.51 48.65 5.06 22.10 49.54 5.34 22.70 50.43 5.64 SolaSpot LED User Manual... - Page 68 236.84 87.95 155.71 238.79 89.14 157.30 240.75 90.34 158.89 242.72 91.55 160.49 244.70 92.76 162.09 246.68 93.98 163.71 248.68 95.21 165.33 250.68 96.45 166.96 246.68 97.70 168.60 248.68 98.95 170.25 250.68 100.22 171.91 252.68 101.49 173.57 SolaSpot LED User Manual...