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  • Page 1 G‐1 BEAM MOVING HEAD...

  • Page 2: Dimensions

    Dimensions 240º 137 (5.39in) 201 (7.91in) (3.15in) (11.34in) (9.92in) (10.91in) (15.04in) (13.62in) (3.54in) (0.95in) 201 (7.91in) 157 (6.18in) 219 (8.62in) 255 (10.04in) Measurements in millimetres and inches (in parentheses). Drawing not to scale.
  • Page 3  The SGM logo, the SGM name and all other trademarks in this document  pertaining to services or products by SGM or its affiliates and subsidiaries are trademarks owned or licensed by SGM or its affiliates or subsidiaries.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Dimensions ........................2 Safety information ......................8 Preventing electric shock ............................8 Preventing burns and fire ............................9 Warning: LI-ION battery ............................10 Avoid personal injury..............................11 Overview ........................12 Parts identification and terminology ................13 Preparing for installation ..................... 14 Unpacking .................................14 Location/application ..............................15 Transportation ................................15 Installation / Rigging ....................
  • Page 5 Connecting AC power ....................18 AC power, battery and charging .................. 19 Battery charging and use ............................19 G-1 Beam battery (option) ................... 20 Connect/disconnect head and base ................22 Mounting the head on the base..........................22 Removing the head from the base ..........................22 Labels and serial numbers ..................
  • Page 6 Display/Control button panel operations ..............25 Using the control panel..............................25 Set/edit DMX address ...............................26 Wireless log off................................27 Wireless status ................................27 Error codes................................28 Battery status ................................28 Run program ................................29 Pan / Tilt presets ...............................30 Gobo wheel ......................... 31 Identification of the gobo wheel..........................31 Color wheel .........................
  • Page 7 Effects .......................... 52 Fixtures and accessories ..................... 53 Included items ................................53 Ordering information..............................53 APPROVALS AND CERTIOFICATIONS ........................54 User’s notes ......................... 55...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    The G-1 Beam is intended for professional use only. It is not suitable for household use. Impropre a l’usage domestique. Review the following safety precautions carefully before installing or operating the fixture. This product must be installed in accordance with the applicable installation code by a person familiar with the construction and operation of the product and the hazards involved.

  • Page 9: Preventing Burns And Fire

    Preventing burns and fire WARNING! Take measures to prevent burns and fire. • Install in a location that prevents accidental contact with the fixture. • Install only in a well-ventilated space. • Install at least 0.3 m (12 in.) away from objects to be illuminated. •...

  • Page 10: Warning: Li-Ion Battery

    Warning: LI-ION battery Misusing the battery may cause the battery to get hot, rupture, or ignite and cause serious injury. Be sure to follow the safety rules listed below: • Do not place the battery in fire or heat the battery. •...

  • Page 11: Avoid Personal Injury

     Avoid personal injury WARNING! Take measures to prevent personal injury. • Do not look directly at the light source from close range. • Take precautions to prevent injury when working at height. • Ensure that the fixture is always securely fastened with suitable hardware. •...

  • Page 12: Overview

    Lamp life expectancy is 50,000 hours*. The G-1 Beam comes in different varieties: with or without the base unit, the base unit comes with or without the battery option (3 batteries). Batteries can afterwards be inserted to base units that have been delivered without the battery option, in ...

  • Page 13: Parts Identification And Terminology

    Parts identification and terminology A: Power in B: Bracket for base mounting C: Push button panel D: Yoke handles E: Safety wire attachment point F: Battery indicator G: DMX in and out H: Holes for omega bracket...

  • Page 14: Preparing For Installation

    G-1 Beam head Unpacking Unpack the fixture and inspect it to ensure that it has not been damaged in transport. The G-1 Beam is shipped with: • User manual • One Neutrik TRUE1 power input connector, 2 m (78 in.) •...

  • Page 15: Location/Application

    Location/application The fixture is IP65-rated and designed for use in wet locations. This means that it is protected from: • Dust; to the degree that dust cannot enter the fixture in sufficient quantities to interfere with its operation. • Lower pressure jets of water from any direction. When selecting a location for the fixture, ensure that: •...

  • Page 16: Installation / Rigging

    Installation / Rigging WARNING! Always secure elevated fixtures with a safety cable. The G-1 Beam may be installed in any orientation, with or without base. Always use an omega bracket to rig the fixture. Lock the bracket with the 1/4-turn fasteners.

  • Page 17: Rigging Process

    Rigging process Start the rigging process by blocking the work area below, and make sure the work is performed from a stable platform. Check that the clamp is undamaged and can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. Check that the structure can bear at least 10 times the weight of all installed fixtures, clamps, cables etc.

  • Page 18: Connecting Ac Power

    Connect both DMX in and DMX out cables in order to maintain the fixtures IP65 rating. The G-1 Beam can also run on battery power (up to 12 hours, when three batteries are installed). See “Ordering information” on page 53 for more details.

  • Page 19: Ac Power, Battery And Charging

    AC power, battery and charging If the G-1 Beam is configured with batteries and connected to AC power by cable, the fixture will not turn off if the power is disconnected. If the G-1 Beam runs on batteries when power is connected, the fixture will continue to run on AC power. When AC power is...

  • Page 20: Beam Battery (Option)

    1 connector on the PCB. If you install more than one battery, the connection order is irrelevant as long as the number 1 connector on the PCB is used by one of the batteries installed. If you do not follow this procedure, the G-1 Beam fixture will...
  • Page 21 Step 3 Battery 1 PCB connector 1 PCB connector 2 Battery 2 PCB connector 3 Battery 3 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 T20 (behind the wires)

  • Page 22: Connect/Disconnect Head And Base

    Connect/disconnect head and base Mounting the head on the base Make sure the arrow on the head bracket (DETAIL A) points towards the same direction as the arrow on the base (DETAIL B). Make sure the two butterfly locks (DETAIL C) are in locked position so that they do not get jammed when mounting the head to the base.

  • Page 23: Labels And Serial Numbers

    Labels and serial numbers Labels The G-1 Beam’s labels are mounted on its head and base. Serial label: • The head unit’s label is mounted on the bottom of the yoke. • The base unit’s label is mounted on the bottom of the base.

  • Page 24: Configuring The Device For Dmx Control

    Connecting to a DMX control device The G-1 Beam is controllable using a DMX control device and it can be connected using either a DMX cable or via the fixture’s  built-in CRMX wireless receiver system. If using a cabled DMX system, connect the DMX in cable (with male 5-pin XLR plug) and out cable (with female 5-pin XLR plug) to the DMX data link.

  • Page 25: Display/Control Button Panel Operations

    To turn on the G-1 Beam when running of batteries, press and hold any button for 5 sec. To turn on the G-1 Beam when running of cabled power, press any button and the fixture powers on instantly. Press any button to disable pan/tilt. (This times out after 10 sec.).

  • Page 26: Set/Edit Dmx Address

    Set/edit DMX address The DMX address is shown as a binary number (bit pattern) in the LED status bar on the control panel. To edit the DMX address: Press ‘ENTER’ on the control panel to enter the menu. Press ‘NEXT’ until the first LED is lit. Press ‘ENTER’...

  • Page 27: Wireless Log Off

    • If the LEDs 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 are blinking left, right, left etc. either the CRMX chip is not fitted or not working. • If the LEDs are scrolling from left to right to left etc. the G-1 Beam is not linked to a transmitter.

  • Page 28: Error Codes

    Error codes To display stored error codes, navigate to the fourth menu point. Error codes Press ‘ENTER’ on the control panel to enter the menu. Press ‘NEXT’ until the fourth LED is lit. Tilt Gobo Press ‘ENTER’ to view any stored error codes. Color If any error codes are stored, the LED in the LED status bar on the control...

  • Page 29: Run Program

    Run Program To run the built-in programs, navigate to the sixth menu point. Press ‘ENTER’ on the control panel to enter the menu. Press ‘NEXT’ until the sixth LED is lit. Press ‘ENTER’ to enter the “Run program” menu. Press ‘NEXT’ until the desired program is indicated by the LED in the LED status bar on the control panel. Press ‘ENTER’...

  • Page 30: Pan / Tilt Presets

    Pan / Tilt presets To store internal Pan / Tilt presets, navigate to the seventh menu point. Press ‘ENTER’ on the control panel to enter the menu. Press ‘NEXT’ until the seventh LED is lit. Press ‘ENTER’ to enter the “Pan / Tilt presets” menu. Press ‘NEXT’...

  • Page 31: Gobo Wheel

    Gobo wheel Identification of gobo wheel Aperture 5 (largest) Open Gobo 1 Aperture 4 Gobo 2 Gobo 1 Bar 0° Aperture 3 (medium) Gobo 3 Gobo 2 Bar 90° Aperture 2 Gobo 4 Gobo 3 Galaxy Dots Aperture 1 (smallest) Gobo 4 Japanese Fan Gobo 5...

  • Page 32: Color Wheel

    Color wheel Identification of color wheel Open Color 1 Color 14 Color 1 Congo Color 2 Color 13 Color 2 Color 3 Green Color 4 Blue Color 3 Color 12 Color 5 Orange Color 6 Light Green Color 7 Pink Color 8 Light Blue / CTB Color 4...

  • Page 33: Service

    If in doubt, consult your SGM dealer for a suitable maintenance schedule. Clean the G-1 Beam using a soft cloth dampened with a solution of water and a mild detergent. Do not use any product that contains solvents, abrasives or caustic agents for cleaning, as they can cause damage to both hardware, cables, connectors, plastic or painted surfaces.

  • Page 34: Upgrading The Firmware

    ○ ○ ○ ○ We recommend that fixture’s firmware is always up-to-date. Visit www.sgmlight.com to download the latest firmware. To perform firmware updates, use a Windows-based personal computer and a SGM USB 5-Pin-XLR upload cable (available from your SGM dealer).

  • Page 35: Dmx Protocol

    DMX protocol Mode The G-1 Beam operates in one mode only, 12 channel mode. DMX Channels Shutter Intensity Macro effects Pan MSB Pan LSB Tilt MSB Tilt LSB Pan mode Gobo Color Focus Control channel See detailed channel chart on the following pages.

  • Page 36: Channel Details

    Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 0,0% 2,7% Closed 3,1% 4,7% Open (See note 1) 5,1% 6,7% Open, Blackout on color/gobo change Slow > Fast 7,1% 34,5% Strobe Slow > Fast 34,9% 42,4% Pulse - Open Slow >...
  • Page 37 Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 0,0% 1,6% Disabled (See note 1) 2,0% 3,5% Macro 1 (Pseudo Iris Open) 3,9% 5,5% Macro 2 (Pseudo Iris Open/Close) 5,9% 7,5% Macro 3 (Pseudo Iris Close) 7,8% 9,4% Macro 4 (Pseudo Iris Random) 9,8%...
  • Page 38 Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 25,5% 27,1% Macro 13 (Dot Circle <-> Cross-hair) 27,5% 29,0% Macro 14 (Random position Effect Area 1) 29,4% 31,0% Macro 15 (Random position Effect Area 2) 31,4% 32,9% Macro 16 (Random Color) 33,3% 34,9%...
  • Page 39 Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 51,0% 52,5% Macro 26 N/A 52,9% 54,5% Macro 27 N/A 54,9% 56,5% Macro 28 N/A 56,9% 58,4% Macro 29 N/A 58,8% 60,4% Macro 30 (Open <-> To Current Gobo) 60,8% 62,4% Macro 31 (Aperture 1 (Smallest) <->...
  • Page 40 Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 76,5% 78,0% Macro 39 (Gobo 3 (Galaxy Dots) <-> To Current Gobo) 78,4% 80,0% Macro 40 (Gobo 4 (Japanese Fan) <-> To Current Gobo) 80,4% 82,0% Macro 41 (Gobo 5 (Spiked Star) <-> To Current Gobo) 82,4% 83,9% Macro 42 (Gobo 6 (Triangle Square) <->...
  • Page 41 Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value Depending On Pan Mode 65535 0,0% 100,0% -270° to 270° / 540° 540° Mode 32767 65535 0,0% 100,0% -180° to 180° / 360° 360° Mode Fade (50%) 65535 0,0% 100,0% -180°...
  • Page 42 Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 9,4% 12,2% Continuous Rotation Mode Mode for Pan 0 (0%) Snap 9,4% 12,2% Reserved 56,5% 59,2% Store Pan/Tilt Pos 1 59,6% 62,4% Store Pan/Tilt Pos 2 62,7% 65,5% Store Pan/Tilt Pos 3 65,9% 68,6%...
  • Page 43 Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 91,0% 93,7% Random Stored Positions Fade Slow -> Fast Snap 94,1% 96,9% Random Stored Positions Snap Slow -> Fast 0 (0%) Mode 97,3% 100,0% 540° Mode Mode for Pan 0,0% 1,6% Open...
  • Page 44 Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 16,1% 17,3% Gobo 4 (Japanese Fan) 17,6% 18,8% Gobo 5 (Spiked Star) 19,2% 20,4% Gobo 6 (Triangle Square) 20,8% 22,0% Gobo 7 (Dot Circle) 22,4% 23,5% Gobo 8 (Cross-hair) 23,9% 25,1% Gobo 9 (Square)
  • Page 45 Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 36,5% 37,6% Aperture 2 Shake Slow -> Fast 38,0% 39,2% Aperture 3 (Medium) Shake Slow -> Fast 39,6% 40,8% Aperture 4 Shake Slow -> Fast 41,2% 42,4% Aperture 5 (Largest) Shake Slow ->...
  • Page 46 Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 56,9% 58,0% Gobo 9 (Square) Shake Slow -> Fast 58,4% 59,6% Gobo 10 (Omni Wheel) Shake Slow -> Fast 60,0% 61,2% Gobo 11 (Triangle) Shake Slow -> Fast 61,6% 62,7% Gobo 12 (Wheel) Shake...
  • Page 47 Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value Full Color Positions 0,0% 1,6% Open 2,0% 3,5% Color 1 (Congo) 3,9% 5,5% Color 2 (Red) 5,9% 7,5% Color 3 (Green) 7,8% 9,4% Color 4 (Blue) Color 9,8% 11,4% Color 5 (Orange) 0 (0%)
  • Page 48 Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 23,5% 25,1% Color 12 (Cyan) 25,5% 27,1% Color 13 (Yellow) 0 (0%) Fade 27,5% 29,0% Color 14 (CTO) Stepless Color Positions 29,4% 31,0% Open Max - > ½ 31,4% ½...
  • Page 49 Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 47,1% ½ Split Color 4 / Color 5 47,5% 50,6% Color 5 (Orange) ½ -> Max -> ½ 51,0% ½ Split Color 5 / Color 6 51,4% 54,5% Color 6 (Light Green) ½...
  • Page 50 Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 71,0% 74,1% Color 11 (Magenta) ½ -> Max -> ½ 74,5% ½ Split Color 11 / Color 12 74,9% 78,0% Color 12 (Cyan) ½ -> Max -> ½ 78,4% ½...
  • Page 51 Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value Focus 0,0% 100,0% Near -> Far Near > Far Fade (50%) 0,0% 1,6% No Function 2,0% 3,5% Full Reset 3,9% 5,5% Pan Reset 5,9% 7,5% Tilt Reset 0 (0%) Snap Control Channel...

  • Page 52: Effects

    The ultra high-speed strobe effect (1-50 Hz) introduces the possibility to strobe up to 50 times per second. Random strobe and pulse effects can be generated with variable speed. Beam angle and aperture zoom The G-1 Beam is equipped with a fixed 2.8° beam angle and an aperture pseudo zoom adjustable down to 0.3°.

  • Page 53: Fixtures And Accessories

    Ordering information G-1 Beam in cardboard box (excl. batteries)....................Order no: 80100101 G-1 Beam in cardboard box (incl. 3 pcs batteries) ..................Order no: 80100103 Battery for G-1 (1 pcs) ..........................Order no: 80100108 Flight case for 4 pcs. G-1 Beam ......................... Order no: 82051004 SGM USB uploader cable........................
  • Page 54 APPROVALS AND CERTIFICATIONS Conforms to..........................2004/108/EC: EMC Directive Conforms to........................2006/95/EC: Low Voltage Directive Conforms to..........................2011/65/EU: RoHS2 Directive The information in this document is subject to change without notice...

  • Page 55: User's Notes

    User’s notes...
  • Page 56 SGM A /S · Sommer vej 23 · 8210 Aarhus V · Denmark Tel +45 70 20 74 00 · info@sgmlight.com · www.sgmlight.com...

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