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Technospot™
User Manual
© Barco Lighting Systems, 2011, 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.
Trademarks used in this text:
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 Sytems, High End Systems,
Inc. is a registered trademark of Flying Pig Systems. Belden is a registered trademark of Belden, Inc.
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Technospot
User Manual
Version 1.1
November, 2011
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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 Sytems, High End Systems, Inc. is a registered trademark of Flying Pig Systems. 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 Technospot User Manual... -
Page 3: Product Modification Warning
This symbol appears adjacent to high voltage warning messages. Not heeding these messages could result in serious personal injury. This symbol indicates the minimum focus distance from a combustible object. This symbol cautions against mounting the fixture on or near a flammable surface. Technospot User Manual... - Page 4 This symbol cautions against an Ultraviolet Radiation hazard. This symbol indicates that eye protection should be worn to prevent potential injury. This symbol indicates that, while operating, equipment surfaces may reach very high temperatures. Allow the fixture to cool before handling. Technospot User Manual...
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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. Technospot 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; Technospot User Manual... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Technospot™ User Manual ................i Contact Information ..................ii Product Modification Warning ................ iii Important Safety Information ............... iii Warranty Information ................... v Limited Warranty ..................v Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair ..........v Freight ..................... v Patents ...................... - Page 8 Configuring Technospot for DMX Control ........... 13 Setting a Start Channel in Battery Mode ............13 Powering On the Fixture ................14 Shutting Down the Fixture ................. 14 Placing Fixture in Road Case ............... 14 Chapter 3: Menu System Menu System Overview ................15 Navigation Basics ..................
- Page 9 Full Speed verses MSpeed Control ..............33 16-bit Functionality ..................33 DMX Programming Options ................33 Programming with a DMX Console ..............33 Technospot DMX Protocol ................34 Pan and Tilt Parameters ................35 Color Parameters ..................35 Color Mix Function ..................35 Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow ................
- Page 10 Chapter 6: General Maintenance Safety Considerations ................53 Maintenance ....................53 Replacing the Lamp ................... 53 Optimizing the Lamp................54 Replacing Main Fuse .................. 55 Cleaning the Fixture ..................56 Appendix A: MSpeed Conversion Table ............ 53 Technospot User Manual...
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Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Overview
Technospot fixtures have a prominent 5.3 inch lens, 11° to 34° zoom, and over 12,000 lumens of output. Technospot also includes a four-facet prism, fast iris, and a unique animation wheel to provide additional effects. -
Page 12: Construction
• High resolution microstepping motor control for smooth motion at all speeds • Computer designed optical components for maximum light efficiency • Color LCD menu with battery operation • Low noise, high efficiency cooling system • 3-pin and 5-pin XLR/RDM connectors • Roadcase included Technospot User Manual... -
Page 13: Specifications
Mechanical Specifications Dimensions: 483mm x 348mm x 793mm (19in x 13.7in x 31in) Roadcase Dimensions: 680mm x 550mm x 870 mm (26.8in x 21.7in x 34in) Fixture Weight: 41 kg (90 lbs) Shipping Weight: 76kg (167.5 lbs) Technospot User Manual... -
Page 14: Wheel Components
Lithopatterns Diameter: 29 mm ± .20 mm (1.14in ± .008in) Maximum image area: 24 mm (0.95 in ) Note: Metal Gobos are not recommended for Technospot fixtures Animation Wheel Diameter: 150.0 mm ± .25 mm (5.9 in ± 0.01 in) Maximum Clear Readable Apperture: 43 mm (1.69 in ) -
Page 15: Cables And Connectors
Part Number Replacement Lamp (MSR 575W Mini Fast Fit) 55030093 Contact Customer Service: Technospot LithoPatterns 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA voice:800.890.8989 Technospot fixed color wheel dichroic filters fax: 512.834.9195 80416030025 Replacement fuse, 250V 12A H6070001 Roadcase ® 25020001... - Page 16 CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Technospot User Manual...
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Page 17: Chapter 2: Setup And Configuration
4. Connect the fixture to a DMX controller via DMX cabling. 5. Configure the fixture for DMX control. Unpacking the Fixture The Technospot fixture ships in a road case 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 18: Installing A Power Cord Cap
Setup and Configuration Installing a Power Cord Cap The power cord for Technospot 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 19: Mounting The Fixture
To mount the fixture upright, place the fixture on a sturdy, stable non-flammable surface that will support more than the 41 kg (90 lb) weight of the Technospot fixture. If the surface is above floor height, use safety cables to secure the fixture to the surface. - Page 20 CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration Use the following steps to mount a Technospot 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 21: Linking Technospot Fixtures
A Technospot fixture requires a 37 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 22: Connecting To The Link
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. 2. Solder a 120 ohm resistor, minimum of 1/4 watt, between Pin 2 and Pin 3. 3. Reassemble the XLR connector. Technospot User Manual... -
Page 23: Configuring Technospot For Dmx Control
Each Technospot fixture requires a block of 37 consecutive channels on a standard DMX512 link. Up to 13 standard Technospot fixtures can be assigned to a single link. For more information on Start Channels, see Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment on page 22. Address your fixture by setting the first channel of the channel range you want to assign this fixture on the link. -
Page 24: Powering On The Fixture
DMX data loss longer than five minutes. Placing Fixture in Road Case Before shipping a Technospot fixture, lock the pan and tilt position so the fixture does not move during transit. To lock the fixture: 1. -
Page 25: Chapter 3: Menu System
Menu System Overview The front panel on Technospot 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 26: Navigation Basics
Some option changes do not take effect until you fully exit the menu system. Battery Operation The Technospot 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 27: Technospot Menu Map
CHAPTER 3 Menu System Technospot Menu Map Menu Level 2 Level 3 Option/Setting Description/Notes Sets the first value of a unique Address Set DMX: ### 1-474 37channel range on DMX link. Current Time ####h Power On running time in hours... - Page 28 Time until auto shutoff in minutes Rotates display 180° Flip Display Disp. Setting Default display orientation Locks key Key Lock Allows key operation Celsius Temp. C/F Selects Temperature Scale Fahrenheit Resets factory defaults Reset Default Maintains changes Technospot User Manual...
- Page 29 0-255 Dimmer 0-255 Cyan Color 0-255 Magenta Col 0-255 Calibration Yellow Color 0-255 FIne tunes homing position for individual motors Color Wheel 0-255 Gobo Wheel 1 0-255 Gobo Wheel 2 0-255 Prism 0-255 Focus 0-255 Zoom 0-255 Technospot User Manual...
- Page 30 Allows you to capture DMX values Input by Out for all paramters into a scene Scenes Input Battery Exits the battery mode and shuts Exit Battery off the display. Note: This menu only appears when you are in battery mode. Technospot User Manual...
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Page 31: Menu System Options
The last valid Start channel for an intellaspot fixture is 476 (512–37+1). Setting a Start Channel To address a Technospot fixture in battery mode: 1. Turn on the menu system by pressing and holding the F u n c t i o n : D M X R e c e i ve... -
Page 32: Determining Dmx Start Channel Assignment
Channel range is the number of consecutive channels a fixture requires. Each Technospot fixture requires a block of 37 consecutive channels on a 512-Channel DMX link. The Start channel is the first number of a fixture’s channel range. -
Page 33: Information Menu
L-Timer PIN Clr Lamp Time Reset lamp time to 0 Note: Clr Lamp Time and Clr Last Run do not have additional options. When they are selected, they reset lamp hours or lamp run hours to 0. Technospot User Manual... -
Page 34: Values Display
DMX decimal value. Head Temperature The Technospot fixture contains temperature sensors that monitor the air temperature inside the lamp housing. To view temperature: 1. Navigate to and select the Info menu as shown on page 23. -
Page 35: Lamp Menu
1. Navigate to and select the Lamp menu as shown above. 2. Using the buttons, scroll to Lamp On/DMX and press the button to select. 3. Using the buttons, scroll to On and press the button to select. Technospot User Manual... -
Page 36: Lamp Off/Dmx
Fareinheit or Celsius, Temp C/F on page 29. To view the lamp off temperature: 1. Navigate to and select the Lamp menu as shown on page 25. 2. Using the buttons, scroll to Lamp Off/Temp and press the button to select. The factory set temperature will be displayed. Technospot User Manual... -
Page 37: Set Menu
Tilt Reverse This menu option inverts the direction of the tilt motor to coordinate movements between fixtures on a link facing each other vertically. The default setting is Off. Select On to invert the fixture’s Tilt motion. Technospot User Manual... -
Page 38: Pan Degree
Menu System Pan Degree The standard pan range of a Technospot fixture is 0–540°. This option lets you expand the pan range to an upper limit of 630°. To expand the pan range, scroll from the default option of 540 to 630 and press the button to select. -
Page 39: Fan Control
MODE/ESC button for 2 seconds when you want to unlock MODE / ESC the menu. Temp C/F This options sets the temperature scale to Celsius or Fahrenheit. Celsius is the default setting. Technospot User Manual... -
Page 40: Reset Default
CHAPTER 3 Menu System Reset Default This Set option lets you return all factory options. A Technospot fixture ships with the following factory default settings: Pan Invert = Disabled Encoders = On Fan Control = Auto Fan Speed Tilt Invert = Disabled... -
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 Technospot fixture’s 37 DMX channels. Auto Program is the default setting. Refer to Chapter 4: DMX Programming on page 33 for specific information on DMX value settings for each parameter. -
Page 42: Calibration
MODE / 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. Technospot User Manual... -
Page 43: Chapter 4: Dmx Programming
Road Hog lighting consoles; and Hog 3PC software are available from High End Systems to control Technospot fixtures (see Related Products and Accessories on page 5). For information on whether your DMX controller supports Technospot fixtures, contact the controller’s vendor. -
Page 44: Technospot Dmx Protocol
CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Technospot DMX Protocol The Technospot fixture uses 37 channels of a standard DMX512 link to control motion, wheel functions, frost, focus, zoom, iris, shutter and lamp function. Channel Function Channel Function Gobo 2 Rotate Prism Function... -
Page 45: Pan And Tilt Parameters
CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Pan and Tilt Parameters The Technospot fixture has a 540° pan range and a 245° tilt range. Two DMX channels provide 16-bit adjustment to a fraction of a degree for pan and tilt position. Note: Optical encoders for pan and tilt instantly correct the fixture’s position if the fixture is jarred from its programmed position. -
Page 46: Static Color Function
CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Static Color Function Technospot fixtures have a fixed color wheel with eight color positions plus Open. The Static Color Function parameter determines how the fixed color wheel moves. Static Color Description Value Function Allows the color wheel to take the quickest path and snap to the chosen... -
Page 47: Static Color Position
Open (white) to Open Amber 125-149 Scan Pink 150-174 Indigo 175-199 200-224 White (Open) 225-255 Spin Stop wheel motion 1-255 Adjusts the wheel motion from slowest to fastest Random Positions Continuous 0-255 Position the wheel at any point from 0–360° Technospot User Manual... -
Page 48: Gobo Wheel Parameters
DMX Programming Gobo Wheel Parameters A Technospot fixture has two Gobo wheels each with six rotating lithopatterns™ plus an additional lithopattern for position 4 on Gobo Wheel 1. Each Gobo wheel uses Gobo Function and Gobo Position parameters to control the positioning and rotation of the wheel. Gobo Rotate Function and Gobo Rotate parameters control individual aperture position and rotation on each wheel. -
Page 49: Gobo Function
Positions the wheel at the center of a gobo position pattern from Open (white) to Open 112-143 Scan 144-175 176-207 Open 208-255 Spin Stops wheel motion Positions 1-255 Adjusts the wheel motion from slowest to fastest Random Technospot User Manual... -
Page 50: Gobo Rotate Function
Rotate Coarse and Rotate Fine parameters determine the apertures’ rotation position and speed. Gobo Rotate Parameter Options Gobo Rotate Function Setting Description Value Indexed 0-255 Rotate the specified indexed aperture to any position Stop rotation Rotate or Animate 1-255 Set rotation speed from slowest to fastest Technospot User Manual... -
Page 51: Prism Parameters
CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Prism Parameters The Technospot fixture has a separate 4-facet prism that can be placed and rotated in the optical path and used along with gobo patterns and color mixing. Prism Function The Prism Rotate Function parameter determines how the prism wheel moves. -
Page 52: Animation Wheel Parameters
CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Animation Wheel Parameters The Animation wheel is a separate effect that can be layered onto the light beam output of a Technospot fixture. Animation Function The Animation Function parameter determine how the animation effect wheel moves. Animation... -
Page 53: Frost Parameter
DMX value of 255. Zoom Parameter The Technospot fixture has a 3:1 zoom ranging from 11° to 34°. 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 54: Shutter Parameters
Random Random 32-63 Strobes beam using the shutter flags at random intervals Strobe Synchronous Random Synchronizes random strobing for all Technospot fixtures using the 64-95 Strobe same DMX controller Normal Shutter 96-255 Opens and closes shutter flags in the optical path... -
Page 55: Mspeed (Motor Speed)
Pan and Tilt Home 131-140 Color Home 141-150 Gobo Home 151-160 Homes the driver motors for specific fixture components. Shutter & Dimmer 161-170 Home Other Motor Home 171-180 Audio Sync 181-190 Synchronizes audio playback Technospot User Manual... -
Page 56: Indigo Highlighter
Strobing output independent from fixture dimming from slowest to Periodic Strobe 144-169 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. Technospot User Manual... -
Page 57: Chapter 5: Preset Programming
Presets are built from combining scenes into programs and then assigning the programs to Program Partitions for playback by a fixture designated as the Master and, if desired, groups of slave fixtures assigned to a Program Partition. Technospot fixtures ship with factory programmed scenes and programs ready for you to use or edit. -
Page 58: Master And Slave
Scene 16 Scene 17 Scene 20 Program 4 Part 2 Scene 8 Scene 10 Scene 9 Program 5 Scene 20 Scene 21 Scene 22 Scene 23 Part 3 Program 6 Scene 12 Scene 13 Scene 14 Scene 15 Technospot User Manual... -
Page 59: Preset Menu
Set to Slave After a preset program is defined on a Master fixture, other Technospot 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 52. -
Page 60: Music Control
A scene is one combination of parameter settings. Technospot 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 61: Set Input By Out
6. When you have assigned all the steps you want, select End and press to save the program. Technospot User Manual... -
Page 62: Select Program
6. When all scenes have been recorded, the scenes input menu will automatically exit. Note: During Scenes Input recording, the Technospot 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 63: Chapter 6: General Maintenance
Chapter 6: General Maintenance Maintaining and servicing Technospot fixtures includes replacing parts and cleaning the unit. Safety Considerations CAUTION: The information in this chapter is intended to assist qualified personnel only. WARNING: Disconnect power before servicing. Replace fuses with the specified type and rating only. -
Page 64: Optimizing The Lamp
1. Orient the fixture so that the beam will project onto a flat, white surface at least 6.56 feet (3m) away. 2. Turn the lamp on. Ensure the light beam is round and not oval. If necessary, adjust the pan and tilt construct values until the beam is round. Technospot User Manual... -
Page 65: Replacing Main Fuse
1. Disconnect power to the fixture. If the fixture has been operating, allow the fixture to cool before handling. 2. Locate the fuse on the connection panel of the fixture’s electronic housing. 3. Replace with a fuse of the same type and rating, see Related Products and Accessories on page 5. Technospot User Manual... -
Page 66: Cleaning The Fixture
General Maintenance Replacing Rotating Gobos The Technospot fixture is designed with removable rotating gobo apertures. This allows a gobo to be changed easily without removing the wheel from the unit. To change a rotating gobo: 1. Remove one of the bezel covers and set the tilt lock to stablize the unit in a convenient position. - Page 67 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. Technospot User Manual...
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Page 69: Appendix A: Mspeed Conversion Table
2.66 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 Technospot User Manual... - Page 70 154.14 236.84 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 Technospot User Manual...