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SolaWash 19 LED
User Manual
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SolaWash 19 LED User Manual
Version 1.0.2
July, 2015
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- Page 1 High End Systems, Wholehog, and Lithopatterns are registered trademarks: and 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.
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Page 2: Solawash 19 Led User Manual
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 SolaWash 19 LED User Manual... -
Page 3: Product Modification Warning
Umständen gegen die diesbezüglichen Sicherheitsnormen verstoßen. Avvertenza Sulla Modifica Del Prodotto I prodotti di High End Systems sono stati progettati e fabbricati per soddisfare i requisiti delle normative di sicurezza statunitensi ed internazionali. Qualsiasi modifica al prodotto potrebbe pregiudicare la sicurezza e rendere il prodotto non conforme agli standard di sicurezza pertinenti. -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
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. SolaWash 19 LED User Manual... -
Page 5: Warranty Information
A fixture must be returned in its original packaging. Any other parts returned to High End Systems must be packaged in a suitable manner to ensure the protection of such product unit or parts, and such package shall be clearly and prominently marked to indicate that the package contains returned Product units or parts and with an RMA number. -
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; SolaWash 19 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 SolaWash 19 LED fixture along with a list of related products and accessories. Features ...................... 1 Operation ....................1 Effects ....................... - Page 8 Linking SolaWash 19 LED Fixtures ............. 11 Cable Connectors ..................11 Connecting to the Link ................12 Configuring SolaWash 19 LED for DMX Control .......... 13 Setting a Start Channel in Battery Mode ............14 Powering On the Fixture ................15 Shutting Down the Fixture .................
- Page 9 Scenes Input ..................... 38 Chapter 5: DMX Programming Multiple DMX protocol options let you program SolaWash 19 LED fixtures as a general wash light or with added pixel and pattern control. This chapter describes DMX programming options and SolaWash 19 LED DMX parameters.
- Page 10 This chapter outlines safety and maintenance procedures as well as troubleshooting error messages. Safety Considerations ................49 Maintenance ....................49 Troubleshooting Error Messages ..............49 PAN- movement Er ..................49 TILT- movement Er ..................50 Appendix A: MSpeed Conversion Table ............ 52 SolaWash 19 LED User Manual...
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Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Overview
This chapter describes the features and specifications of the SolaWash 19 LED fixture along with a list of related products and accessories. SolaWash 19 LED and SolaWash 37 LED are high brightness moving wash light components of the High End Systems LED line of fixtures. -
Page 12: 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 • Dual Road Case included • ETL/UL and CE compliance SolaWash 19 LED User Manual... -
Page 13: Specifications
377 mm 14.8 in 180 mm 384 mm 7.1 in 15.1 in 180 mm 7.1 in 390 mm 15.4 in 176 mm 6.9 in 464 mm 18.2 in 126 mm 4.9 in 320 mm 12.6 in SolaWash 19 LED User Manual... -
Page 14: Electrical Specifications
Caution: Class 2 LED product. LED Radiation. Do not stare into beam. Caution: The fixture should be positioned so that prolonged staring into the fixture at a distance closer than 3 meters is not expected. SolaWash 19 LED User Manual... -
Page 15: Cables And Connectors
• 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 20 / 1000 ft. • nominal impedance 100-140 SolaWash 19 LED User Manual... -
Page 16: Fixture Components
10. Up-button 3 4 5 6 7 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 SolaWash 19 LED User Manual... -
Page 17: Related Products And Accessories
Name Part Number Heavy duty 5-pin XLR cable (10’) 55050017 55050018 Heavy duty 5-pin XLR cable (25’) Heavy duty 5-pin XLR cable (50’) 55050019 55050020 Heavy duty 5-pin XLR cable (100’) Galvanized safety cable 12040001 SolaWash 19 LED User Manual... - Page 18 CHAPTER 1 Product Overview SolaWash 19 LED User Manual...
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Page 19: Chapter 2: Solawash 19 Led 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 SolaWash 19 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
SolaWash 19 LED Setup and Configuration Installing a Power Cord Cap The power cord for SolaWash 19 LED fixtures ships without a power cord cap. Use the information in this section to install the correct power cord cap for your location. -
Page 21: Mounting The Fixture
CHAPTER 2 SolaWash 19 LED Setup and Configuration Mounting the Fixture A SolaWash 19 LED fixture can be side-mounted or suspended from a support system (such as a truss) or freestanding on its base. WARNING! Equipment suitable for dry locations only. Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. -
Page 22: Truss Mounting
To mount the fixture upright, place the fixture on a sturdy, stable non-flammable surface that will support more than the 15.5 kg (34.2 lb) weight of the SolaWash 19 LED fixture. If the surface is above floor height, use safety cables to secure the fixture to the surface. -
Page 23: Linking Solawash 19 Led Fixtures
The SolaWash 19 LED fixture operates on standard DMX512 link controlled by a DMX console. The number of fixtures on a link will be determined by the combined number of channels required by all the fixtures. A SolaWash 19 LED fixture in Standard User mode requires a 21 channel footprint on a standard DMX512 link. -
Page 24: Connecting To The Link
CHAPTER 2 SolaWash 19 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: Configuring Solawash 19 Led For Dmx Control
Each SolaWash 19 LED fixture running standard protocol requires a block of 21 consecutive channels on a standard DMX512 link. Up to 24 standard SolaWash 19 LED fixtures can be assigned to a single link. For more information on Start Channels, see Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment on page 23. -
Page 26: Setting A Start Channel In Battery Mode
SolaWash 19 LED Setup and Configuration Setting a Start Channel in Battery Mode To address a SolaWash 19 LED 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 Battery button for two seconds. -
Page 27: Powering On The Fixture
Do not unplug motor harnesses while unit is powered. To power on the SolaWash 19 LED fixture, simply connect it to a 100V-240V AC power source. Once the SolaWash 19 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 SolaWash 19 LED Setup and Configuration SolaWash 19 LED User Manual...
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Page 29: Chapter 3: Menu System
Menu System Overview The front panel on SolaWash 19 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 SolaWash 19 LED fixture has an internal rechargeable battery that allows menu operation without power being applied to the fixture. To access the display menu in this mode, press the Battery button for two seconds. -
Page 31: Solawash 19 Led Menu Map
CHAPTER 3 Menu System SolaWash 19 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. Current Time ####h Power On running time in hours... - Page 32 Sets 31 DMX channels that Zones include pattern control for seven defined zones. UserMode Sets 19 DMX channels for basic Reduced color wash functions only. Sets 90 DMX channels that Mapping includes color control for individual LEDs SolaWash 19 LED User Manual...
- Page 33 Scenes Input x x - x x Automated scene recording Battery Exits the battery mode and shuts Exit Battery off the display. Note: This menu only appears when you are in battery mode. SolaWash 19 LED User Manual...
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Page 34: Menu System Options
A SolaWash 19 LED fixture requires a 21-channel range when set to run Standard protocol. The last valid Start channel for standard user mode is 492 (512–21+1). -
Page 35: Determining Dmx Start Channel Assignment
In that case, those fixtures must be the same type (for example two SolaWash 19 LED fixtures) with the same User Mode setting and must share the entire channel range. -
Page 36: Information Menu
3. Use the buttons to scroll to ON and press the button to select. 4. Press the button to reset the run time to 0 or to return to previous menu level. MODE / ESC SolaWash 19 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 SolaWash 19 LED protocol and press the button to view its current DMX decimal value. Note: The parameter number and name will vary depending on the DMX protocol options being used. -
Page 38: Set Menu
Pan Degree The standard pan range of a SolaWash 19 LED 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: Service Setting
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. SolaWash 19 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. SolaWash 19 LED fixtures ships with the following factory default settings:... -
Page 41: Test Options Menu
3. Press the button to select. Homing the Fixture The SolaWash 19 LED fixture automatically homes whenever it is connected to power. The following options are available to let you manually home all the fixture motors or motors for specific functions:... -
Page 42: User Mode Menu
Menu System User Mode Menu Use this menu to select the Protocol option you want to use for DMX control. The SolaWash 19 LED has four user mode options each with different control features and channel requirements: Protocol Option Control Features... -
Page 43: Preset Menu
/ 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. SolaWash 19 LED User Manual... - Page 44 CHAPTER 3 Menu System SolaWash 19 LED User Manual...
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Page 45: Preset Programming Overview
Program Partitions for playback by a fixture designated as the Master and, if desired, groups of slave fixtures assigned to a Program Partition. SolaWash 19 LED fixtures ship with factory programmed scenes and programs ready for you to use or edit. -
Page 46: 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 SolaWash 19 LED User Manual... -
Page 47: Preset Menu
Set to Slave After a preset program is defined on a Master fixture, other SolaWash 19 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 38. -
Page 48: Edit Scenes
A scene is one combination of parameter settings. SolaWash 19 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 49: Set Input By Out
6. When you have assigned all the steps you want, select End and press to save the program. SolaWash 19 LED User Manual... -
Page 50: Select Program
5. When all scenes have been recorded, the scenes input menu will automatically exit. Note: During Scenes Input recording, the SolaWash 19 LED does not playback the DMX input, it only captures it. You must edit or playback the scenes after recording to see the results. -
Page 51: Chapter 5: Dmx Programming
MSpeed time of 30 seconds, the motor will gradually change position until it reaches its new destination at the end of 30 seconds. SolaWash 19 LED fixtures allow optional MSpeed control for pan and tilt movement parameters. -
Page 52: Solawash 19 Led Dmx Protocol Options
DMX Programming SolaWash 19 LED DMX Protocol Options Four protocol options are available for SolaWash 19 LED fixtures. All provide full color mixing and color correction as well as Zoom, Strobe, Dim, MSpeed and Indigo Highlighter functions. • Standard Protocol uses 21 DMX channels. In addition to basic fixture functions, it includes control of factory defined static images and image animations. -
Page 53: Zones Protocol
White (Zone 4) Green (Zone 1) Indigo Highlighter Function Indigo Highlighter Dim Reduced Protocol Channel Function Channel Function Zoom Strobe Tilt Color Function MSpeed Green Control Blue Indigo Highlighter Function White Indigo Highlighter Dim Color Correction SolaWash 19 LED User Manual... -
Page 54: Mapping Protocol
LED 4 Blue LED 12 Red LED 19 Blue LED 4 White LED 12 Green LED 19 White LED 5 Red LED 12 Blue Indigo Highlighter Function LED 5 Green LED 12 White Indigo Highlighter Dim SolaWash 19 LED User Manual... -
Page 55: Parameter Descriptions
Mixes inverse of RGB plus White. Red = Cyan, Green = Magenta, Blue = Yellow Cycle 48-79 Cycles through all the colors. Red channel controls cycle speed from slow to fast Random 80-127 Randomly selects color. Red channel controls intervals from slow to fast. SolaWash 19 LED User Manual... -
Page 56: Zones Protocol Color Function
Pattern 7 188-197 Zone Pattern Options Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone Pattern 1 Zone Pattern 2 Zone Pattern 3 Zone Pattern 4 Zone Pattern 5 Zone Pattern 6 Zone Pattern 7 SolaWash 19 LED User Manual... -
Page 57: Control Parameter
227-237 Dim Parameter SolaWash 19 LED fixtures provide 16-bit brightness control utilizing the Dim Coarse and Dim Fine parameter without changing the color temperature or the beam shape. The dim values range from Off when the DMX value = 0 to fully on when the DMX value = 255. -
Page 58: Image Parameters
144-169 Strobing output independent from fixture dimming from slowest to fastest The Indigo Highlighter Dim parameter adjusts the Indigo Highlighter LEDs from Off when the DMX value = 0 to fully On when the DMX value = 255. SolaWash 19 LED User Manual... -
Page 59: Mspeed (Motor Speed)
MSpeed Conversion Table on page 57. Pan and Tilt Parameters The SolaWash 19 LED fixture has a 540° pan range and a 265° tilt range. Two DMX channels provide 16-bit adjustment to a fraction of a degree for pan and tilt position. SolaWash fixtures also have an option for a 630°... -
Page 60: Zoom Parameter
DMX Programming Zoom Parameter The SolaWash 19 LED fixture has a continuous zoom ranging from 12° to 65°. The Zoom Coarse and Zoom Fine parameters provide 16-bit continuous control for smooth and precision zoom function from narrow when the DMX value = 0 to wide when the DMX value = 255. -
Page 61: Chapter 6: General Maintenance And Troubleshooting
3 at the same time, you may see the error message “Err channel is Pan movement”, “Err channel is Tilt movement” flash twice, and then the fixture will generate a second reset. If the fixture is still not functioning properly, contact High End Systems customer service for assistance. PAN- movement Er... -
Page 62: Tilt- Movement Er
(TILT-head movement error) This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the head's magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its driving IC on the main PCB). The TILT- movement is not located in the default position after the reset. SolaWash 19 LED User Manual... - Page 63 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 SolaWash 19 LED User Manual...
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Page 64: Appendix Amspeed Conversion Table
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 SolaWash 19 LED User Manual...