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INDEX
Page Contents
2
Safety Information
4
Informazioni di sicurezza
6
Consignes de sécurité
8
Informationen zur Sicherheit
10
Informaciones de suguridad
12
Unpacking and preparation
13
Installation and start-up
14
Control panel
16
Menu setting
24
Maintenance
31
Optional accessories
33
Technical information
33
Cause and solution of problems
34
Channel functions
ALPHA WASH 15
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Congratulations on choosing a Clay Paky product
We thank you for your custom.
Please note that this product, as all the others in the rich Clay
Paky range, has been designed and made with total quality to
ensure excellent performance and best meet your expectations
and requirements.
Carefully read this instruction manual in its entirety and keep it
safe for future reference. It is essential to know the information
and comply with the instructions given in this manual to ensure
the fitting is installed, used and serviced correctly and safely.
CLAY PAKY S.p.A. disclaims all liability for damage to the fitting
or to other property or persons deriving from installation, use and
maintenance that have not been carried out in conformity with this
instruction manual, which must always accompany the fitting.
CLAY PAKY S.p.A. reserves the right to modify the
characteristics stated in this instruction manual at any time and
without prior notice.
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  • Page 1 Installation and start-up the fitting is installed, used and serviced correctly and safely. Control panel CLAY PAKY S.p.A. disclaims all liability for damage to the fitting or to other property or persons deriving from installation, use and Menu setting maintenance that have not been carried out in conformity with this Maintenance instruction manual, which must always accompany the fitting.

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION • Installation Make sure all parts for fixing the projector are in a good state of repair. Make sure the point of anchorage is stable before positioning the projector. The safety chain must be properly hooked onto the fitting and secured to the framework, so that, if the primary support system fails, the fitting falls as little as possible.
  • Page 3 This product is intended for the following areas of application: studios, stages, theaters, exhibitions, trade fairs, events, theme parks, entertainment venues, architectural lighting and similar Not suitable for household illumination Not for residential use • Battery This product contains a rechargeable lead-acid or lithium iron tetraphosphate battery. To preserve the environment, please dispose the battery at the end of its life according to the regulation in force.

  • Page 4: Informazioni Di Sicurezza

    INFORMAZIONI DI SICUREZZA • Installazione Assicurarsi che tutte le parti per il fissaggio del proiettore siano in buona condizione. Assicurarsi della stabilità del punto di ancoraggio prima di posizionare il proiettore. La fune di sicurezza, debitamente agganciata all’apparecchio e fissata alla struttura di sostegno, deve essere installata in modo che, in caso di cedimento del sistema di supporto primario, si abbia la minor caduta possibile dell’apparecchio.
  • Page 5 Il prodotto è concepito per essere utilizzato nei seguenti ambiti: studi, palchi, teatri, esposizioni, fiere, eventi, parchi a tema, locali di intrattenimento, illuminazione architetturale e simili. Non adatto all'illuminazione domestica Non per uso residenziale • Batteria Questo prodotto contiene una batteria ricaricabile piombo-acido o Litio Ferro Tetrafosfato. A tutela dell'ambiente si prega di smaltire la batteria a fine vita in conformità...

  • Page 6: Consignes De Sécurité

    CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ • Installation S’assurer que toutes les pièces pour la fixation du projecteur sont en bon état. S’assurer de la stabilité du point d’ancrage avant de positionner le projecteur. Le câble de sécurité, à fixer correctement à l’appareil et à la structure de support, doit être installé de façon à ce que, en cas de rupture du système de support principal, la chute de l’appareil soit la plus limitée possible.
  • Page 7 Le produit est conçu pour être utilisé dans les milieux suivants : studios, scènes, théâtres, expositions, salons, événements, parcs à thème, lieux de divertissement, éclairage architectural et similaires. Non adapté à l’éclairage domestique Non indiqué pour un utilization résidentiel • Batterie Ce produit contient une batterie rechargeable au plomb-acide ou tétraphosphate de fer au lithium.

  • Page 8: Informationen Zur Sicherheit

    INFORMATIONEN ZUR SICHERHEIT • Installation Sicherstellen, dass alle Teile für die Befestigung des Projektors in einwandfreiem Zustand sind. Vor der Installation des Projektors die Stabilität der Verankerungsstelle überprüfen. Das korrekt am Gerät eingehakte und an der Haltestruktur befestigte Sicherheitsseil muss so installiert werden, dass bei einem Nachgeben der Haupthalterung die Fallhöhe des Gerätes so gering wie möglich ist.
  • Page 9 Das Produkt wurde für die Verwendung in den folgenden Bereichen entwickelt: Studios, Bühnen, Theater, Ausstellungen, Messen, Veranstaltungen, Themenparks, Unterhaltungslokale, Architekturbeleuchtung oder ähnliches Nicht für Haushaltsbeleuchtung geeignet Nicht für den häuslichen Gebrauch • Batterie Dieses Produkt enthält eine wiederaufladbare Blei-Säure-Batterie oder Lithium-Eisentetraphosphat. Zum Schutz der Umwelt bitten wir Sie, diese Batterie, nachdem sie verbraucht ist, gemäß...

  • Page 10: Informaciones De Seguridad

    INFORMACIONES DE SEGURIDAD • Instalación Asegúrese de que todos los elementos de fijación del proyector estén en buenas condiciones. Controle la estabilidad del punto de anclaje antes de instalar el proyector. La cuerda de seguridad, correctamente enganchada al aparato y fijada a la estructura de soporte, debe colocarse de modo que, si el soporte principal cede, el aparato sufra la menor caída posible.
  • Page 11 El producto es concebido para ser utilizado en los siguientes ambientes: estudios, palcos, teatros, exposiciones, ferias, eventos, parques temáticos locales de entretenimiento, iluminación de arquitecturas y similares No es apropiado para la iluminación doméstica No para uso residencial • Batería Este producto contiene una batería recargable plomo-ácido o de litio tetrafosfato Hierro.

  • Page 12: Unpacking And Preparation

    UNPACKING AND PREPARATION Lamp 1500W (fitted into projector) IST00M/001 2 x 183102/805 Packing contents - Fig. 1 UNLOCKED LOCKED LOCKED UNLOCKED PAN Mechanism Lock and Release (every 90°) - Fig. 2 TILT Mechanism Lock and Release (every 45°) - Fig. 3 ALPHA WASH 15...

  • Page 13: Installation And Start-Up

    INSTALLATION AND START-UP Installing the projector - Fig. 4 WARNING: with the exception of when the projector is positioned on the floor, the safety cable must be fitted. (Cod. 105041/003 available on request). The projector can be installed on the floor resting on special rubber feet, on a truss or on the ceiling or wall. This must be securely fixed to the support structure of the projector and then connected to the fixing point at the centre of the base.

  • Page 14: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL Mains Connecting to the mains supply - Fig. 6 DMX 512 5 PIN SCREEN SIGNAL SIGNAL DMX 512 DMX 512 3 PIN SIGNAL SCREEN SIGNAL Connecting to the control signal line (DMX) - Fig. 7 Use a cable conforming to specifications EIA RS-485: 2-pole twisted, shielded, 120Ohm characteristic impedance, 22-24 AWG, low capacity. Do not use microphone cable or other cable with characteristics differing from those specified.
  • Page 15 Reversal of the display - Fig. 9 To activate this function, press UP and DOWN keys simultaneously while the display is in the rest mode. This status will be memorised and maintained even for the next time it will be switched on. To return to the initial state, repeat the operation all over again. Setting the projector starting address On each projector, the starting address must be set for the control signal (addresses from 1 to 512).

  • Page 16: Menu Setting

    MENU SETTING System Set Up Option Lamp Dmx Information Address Errors Invert Pan / Tilt Channel Fixture Mode Hours Invert Tilt Lamp Fixture ID Hours Swap Pan-Tilt Ethernet Lamp Encoder Interface Strikes Pan-Tilt P/T Homing System Mode Option Version Pan Home Def Pos Board Information...

  • Page 17: Setup Menu

    NOTE: On grey the default options SET UP MENU DMX ADDRESS Set Up Address xxx NOTE: without the DMX signal the Address (XXX) flashing Address Allows you to select the DMX ADDRESS 1) Press - the current DMX Adress appear on the display. 2) Use the UP , DOWN , RIGHT...

  • Page 18: Options Menu

    OPTIONS MENU LAMP DMX Option Lamp Dmx Used for enabling lamp remote control channel. 1) Press - the current settings appear on the display (On or Off). 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to enable (On) or disable (Off) the lamp remote control channel.
  • Page 19 Tilt Home Def Pos Tilt Home Option Def Pos Lets you assign the Tilt channel “home” position at the end of Reset, without a DMX input signal. 1) Press , the current setting appears on the display. 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select one of the following settings:...
  • Page 20 LAMP DIMMING Lamp 1500W- Option Dimming 800W This lets you select the lamp “dimmer” mode, selecting one of the two available modes: 1500W- 1200W • 1500W-800W: Default settings, the lamp electronically dims” from 1500W to 800W and mechanically dims from 800W to 0. Visually, the Dimmer curve is high performance but a slight flicker is noted in some dimming positions.

  • Page 21: Information Menu

    Encoder Pan-Tilt P/T Homing Mode Standard Pan Home Def Pos 270 degrees Tilt Home Def Pos Colour mixing Fixed Wheel Shortcut Macro Color Adjustment Shutter on error Dimmer on Shutter Silent Mode Standard Power Mode 1500-1200W full fan speed Display INFORMATION MENU SYSTEM ERRORS System...

  • Page 22: Board Diagnostic

    SISTEM VERSION System Board Revis. Hw.rv. Information Version Used for displaying the software and hardware version of each board CPU brd x.x.x com.dev installed in the projector. 0: PT-3f CPU brd (CPU board) 1: 8-Ch 2: 6-Ch 0: PT-3f (Pan / Tilt board) 1: 8-Ch (8 channel board) 2: 6-Ch (6 channel board) BOARD DIAGNOSTIC...

  • Page 23: Advanced Menu

    TEST MENU AUTOTEST Allows you to check the proper functioning of effects. Pan-Tilt Test Colour 1) Press Beam 2) Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the required test. 3) Press to confirm the selection or LEFT to return to the top menu level.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 1/4 Turn 1/4 Turn Locking and releasing Pan and Tilt movements - Refer to the instructions in the UNPACKING AND PREPARATION section. Opening the head covers - Fig. 11. Closing the head covers - Fig. 12. ALPHA WASH 15...
  • Page 25 Lamp change - Fig 14 WARNING: do not touch the lamp’s envelope with bare hands. Take the new lamp out of its package and insert in the fitting. Should this happen, clean the bulb with a cloth soaked in alcohol and dry it with a clean, dry cloth.
  • Page 26 • General cleaning of internal parts. • Restoring lubrication of all parts subject to friction, using lubricants specifically supplied by Clay Paky. • General visual check of the internal components, cabling, mechanical parts, etc.
  • Page 27 Upper Side Lower Side Thermostat Extraction of the effect modules: Preliminary operations - Fig. 19 Continue ALPHA WASH 15...
  • Page 28 Lower Side Upper Side Lower Side Upper Side Extraction of the effect modules - Fig. 20 IMPORTANT: Grasp the modules using the support structure and not the details which could get damaged. Insertion of the effect modules: Repeat the operations indicated in Fig. 20 and 21 in reverse order ALPHA WASH 15...
  • Page 29 Upper Side Upper Side Upper Side Upper Side Extraction of the effect modules - Fig 21 IMPORTANT: Grasp the modules using the support structure and not the details which could get damaged. Insertion of the effect modules: Repeat the operations indicated in Fig. 20 and 21 in reverse order Continue ALPHA WASH 15...
  • Page 30 Battery removal - Fig. 22 This product contains a rechargeable lead-acid or lithium iron tetraphosphate battery. To preserve the environment, please dispose the battery at the end of its life according to the regulation in force. LiFePO4 ALPHA WASH 15...

  • Page 31: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES C61186 C61186 - Top hat - Fig. 23 Continue ALPHA WASH 15...
  • Page 32 C61189 C61189 - Diffuser lens - Fig. 24 ALPHA WASH 15...

  • Page 33: Technical Information

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION Power supplies available Moving head 200-240V 50/60Hz • Movement by means of two stepper motors, con- (25.20") trolled by microprocessor. Input power • Automatic repositioning of PAN and TILT after 2000VA a 230V 50Hz. accidental movement not controlled by control unit.

  • Page 34: Channel Functions

    CHANNEL FUNCTION NB: To prevent accidental breakage of the effects, which could collide with each other during transport, ALPHA WASH 1500 before switching the projector OFF check that all the projector Channels have been excluded (DMX level = 0 bit).
  • Page 35 NOTE: On conclusion of resetting in case of absence of DMX signal, Pan & Tilt move to the "Home" position (Pan 128 bit - Tilt 128 bit) all the others channels stay at 0 bit. • COLOUR WHEEL 2 - channel 6 •...
  • Page 36 • STOP / STROBE - channel 8 • BEAM SHAPER ROTATION - channel 12 EFFECT 252 - 255 OPEN 239 - 251 RANDOM FAST STROBE EFFECT 226 - 238 RANDOM MEDIUM STROBE 213 - 225 RANDOM SLOW STROBE FAST ROTATION (120 rpm) 208 - 212 OPEN FAST PULSATION...
  • Page 37 • PAN FINE - channel 15 • TILT FINE - channel 17 Operation with option Invert Tilt Operation with option InvertPan (Pan conventionally represented at 0 bit and option Invert Pan Off) (Tilt conventionally represented at 35 bit and option Invert Tilt Off) Operation with option Invert Tilt Operation with option InvertPan...
  • Page 38 • LAMP CONTROL (only with option LAMP DMX On) - channel: 20 IMPORTANT: Alpha Wash 1500 is not provided with hot restrike igniter EFFECT LAMP ON (FULL POWER) Lamp ignition after 5 s in full power levels. Immediate transition from half to full power.

  • Page 39: Timing Channels

    TIMING CHANNELS Timing Channel Channel function Pan - Tilt time Pan – Tilt – (Pan Fine – Tilt Fine) Colour time CMY – C.T.O. – Color wheel Beam time Dimmer – Zoom TIME TABLE Seconds Seconds Seconds Seconds Seconds Seconds Full 10.2 10.4...
  • Page 40 CLAY PAKY - Via Pastrengo, 3/b - 24068 Seriate (BG) Italy - Tel. +39-035-654311 - Fax +39-035-301876 - www.claypaky.it S.p.A.

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