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SGM G-1 User Manual

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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 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 Power indicator ......................20 Operating from AC power ............................20 Operating from battery..............................20 Operating from AC power without batteries installed....................20 G-1 Beam battery (option) ................... 21 Installing or replacing batteries ..........................21 Connect/disconnect head and base ................26 Mounting the head on the base ..........................26 Removing the head from the base..........................26...
  • Page 6 Connecting to a DMX control device ................30 Connecting a wireless transmitter..........................30 Disconnecting a wireless transmitter ........................30 Signal priority ................................30 Configuring the fixture for DMX control ............... 31 About DMX ................................31 DMX start address ..............................31 Set/edit DMX address...............................31 Internal programs ......................32 Pan / Tilt position presets ............................33 Gobo wheel ........................34 Identification of the gobo wheel ..........................
  • Page 7 DMX protocol .......................40 Mode..................................40 DMX channels ................................40 Channel details .................................41 Effects ......................... 57 Troubleshooting ......................58 Fixtures and accessories .................... 60 Included items................................60 Ordering information ..............................60 APPROVALS AND CERTIOFICATIONS........................61 User’s notes ........................ 62...

  • 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: Li-Ion Battery

    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 informations 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. Again, the base unit comes with or without the battery option (three batteries). A base unit delivered without the battery option can have the batteries inserted at a later stage, in quantities of one, two or three, making positioning independent from any power source.

  • Page 13: Parts Identification And Terminology

    Parts identification and terminology A: Power in B: Bracket for base mounting C: Display panel D: Yoke handles E: Safety wire attachment point F: Power 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 60 for more details.

  • Page 19: Ac Power, Battery And Charging

    AC power, battery and charging If the G-1 Beam is equipped with batteries and connected to AC power, the fixture will not turn off if the power is disconnected. If the G-1 Beam runs on battery power when AC power is connected, AC power will take over operation. When AC power is disconnected, the fixture will return to run on battery power.

  • Page 20: Power Indicator

    Power indicator A power indicator is located on the bottom of the G-1 Beam base unit, see “Parts identification and terminology” on page 13. The power indicator is able to display three different states with three different colors: green, orange and red....

  • Page 21: Beam Battery (Option)

    WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Installing or replacing batteries To install or replace the batteries (one, two or three batteries) in the G-1 Beam base unit, follow the procedures outlined below. • Disconnect the fixture from power (if applicable). • Remove the head from the base and place the base in a stable position before proceeding....
  • Page 22 Step 3 Step 2 Remove the four screws (TX25) under the base and remove the bottom bracket part. Remove the seven screws (TX25) under the base.
  • Page 23 Step 4  Carefully flip the top part of the base in the direction of the arrow. Pay attention to the cables connected from the top part to the bottom part of the base. Ensure not to damage the gasket.
  • Page 24 Step 6 Step 6 TX20 TX25 Step 8 Step 5 Battery 1 PCB connector 1 / Battery 1 PCB connector 2 / Battery 2 Battery 2 PCB connector 3 / Battery 3 Battery 3 Step 6 TX25 Step 7 Step 6 Battery bracket TX20 (behind the wires) ...
  • Page 25 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 26: 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 27: Labels And Serial Numbers

    Labels Serial label: The G-1 Beam has labels mounted on its head and base. • 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 28: Display Panel Operations

    Press the ‘UP’ and ‘DOWN’ arrows simultaneously to flip the display upside-down. (113) • To turn off the G-1 Beam, press and hold the ‘ESC’ button until the fixture turns off or go to MENU → POWER OFF. • To turn on the G-1 Beam when running on batteries, press and hold any button for...

  • Page 29: Display

    Display Wireless signal strength Displays the signal strength of the wireless CRMX connection. The wireless signal strength symbol will be flashing if the paired transmitter is out of range. If no transmitter is paired the symbol will be off. Current input type •...

  • Page 30: Connecting To A Dmx Control Device

    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 build-in LumenRadio CRMX wireless receiver system. If using a cabled DMX system, connect the DMX in cable to the input connector under the base of the fixture (chassis mounted male 5-pin XLR connector) and DMX out to the output cable also under the base (female 5-pin XLR plug).

  • Page 31: Configuring The Fixture For Dmx Control

    The G-1 Beam operates in one mode only; 12 channel mode. The first channel used to receive data from a DMX control device is known as the DMX start address. Each G-1 Beam must have a DMX start address set. For example, if a fixture has a DMX address of 10 and it is in 3-channel DMX mode, it uses channels 10, 11, and 12.

  • Page 32: Internal Programs

    Internal programs The G-1 Beam features a selection of internal program which can be used standalone without a controller. There are seven internal programs ranging from simple continuous pan rotation, pan / tilt circles to sequential fade between nine programmable position presets.

  • Page 33: Pan / Tilt Position Presets

    Pan / Tilt position presets To store the internal pan / tilt position presets follow the procedure below: Press ‘ESC’ to disable pan / tilt. Navigate to MENU → MANUAL → STORE POSITION. The fixture will turn on the light automatically. Navigate to the position preset required.

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: Service

    If in doubt, consult your SGM dealer for a suitable cleaning 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 and painted surfaces.

  • Page 37: Upgrading The Firmware

    Go to the MENU → SETTINGS → SOFTWARE VERSION. To perform firmware updates, use a Windows-based personal computer, the SGM Firmware Tool software (available on the SGM website, www.sgmlight.com) and a SGM USB 5-Pin-XLR upload cable (available from your SGM dealer)....

  • Page 38: Control Menu

    Control menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Info SOFTWARE VERSION Show the current software version. SERIAL NUMBER Show the fixture’s serial number. INFO DMX VIEW View DMX data and DMX rate. TEMPERATURES Monitor various temperatures. ERRORS Monitor stored error messages.
  • Page 39 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Info Point the fixture directly upwards when ground positioned, TILT press ‘ENTER’. GOBO Adjust gobo to be in center, press ‘ENTER’. CALIBRATE (continued) Adjust split colors to be in center of the beam, SETTINGS SERVICE MENU COLOR...

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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, page 56. 5,1% 6,7% Open, Blackout on color/gobo change 7,1% 34,5% Strobe Slow → Fast 34,9% 42,4% Pulse - Open Slow →...
  • Page 42 Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 0,0% 1,6% Disabled (See note 1, page 56) 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)
  • Page 43 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 44 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 45 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 46 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 47 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 Position preset 1 59,6% 62,4% Store Pan/Tilt Position preset 2 62,7% 65,5% Store Pan/Tilt Position preset 3...
  • Page 48 Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 91,0% 93,7% Random Stored Position presets Fade Slow → Fast Snap 94,1% 96,9% Random Stored Position presets Snap Slow → Fast 0 (0%) Mode 97,3% 100,0% 540° Mode Mode for Pan 0,0% 1,6%...
  • Page 49 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 50 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 51 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 52 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 53 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 54 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 55 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 56 Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 0,0% 1,6% No Function 2,0% 3,5% Full Reset 3,9% 5,5% Pan Reset 5,9% 7,5% Tilt Reset 7,8% 9,4% Gobo Reset 0 (0%) Snap Control Channel 9,8% 11,4% Color Reset 11,8% 13,3% Focus Reset...

  • Page 57: 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 58: Troubleshooting

    Fixture does not respond or appears to be off. Main fuse is blown. Contact SGM support or certified SGM service partner. Disconnect the fixture from power, remove the head Connection between head unit and base unit is...
  • Page 59 When operating on battery power, a symbol indicating the current battery level will be shown in the display. See calibration in the “Control menu” on page 38. Pan/tilt does not reset correctly. Calibration values are missing. Contact SGM support or certified SGM service partner.

  • Page 60: Fixtures And Accessories

    Battery, Nominal:21,6V - Nominal:3350 mAh ..................... Order no: 80100108 Flight case for 4 pcs. G-1 Beam ......................... Order no: 82051004 Flight case for 4 pcs. G-1 Beam incl. charger .................... Order no: 82051005 SGM USB uploader cable........................Order no: 83062011 2 m power cable with Neutrik TRUE1 power connector ................

  • Page 61: Approvals And Certiofications

    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 RoHS The information in this document is subject to change without notice...

  • Page 62: User's Notes

    User’s notes...
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  • Page 64 SGM Light 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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