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SeaChanger
Installation and Operation Manual
Document Number 640-11100-000-02-0305
SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________
Offices:
E-mail:
000-00000-000-02-06
Ocean Optics, Inc. Sales and Worldwide Headquarters
830 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, FL, USA 34698
www.oceanoptics.com
Phone 727.733.2447
Fax
727.733.3962
Ocean Optics, Inc. Customer Service
8060A Bryan Dairy Road, Largo, FL, USA 33777
www.OceanOnStage.com
Phone 727.545.0741
Fax
727.544.2241
Ocean Optics B.V. (Europe)
Nieuwgraaf 108 G, 6921 RK DUIVEN, The Netherlands
Phone 31-(0)26-3190500
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Summary of Contents for Ocean Optics SeaChanger
- Page 1 SeaChanger Installation and Operation Manual Document Number 640-11100-000-02-0305 SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________ Offices: Ocean Optics, Inc. Sales and Worldwide Headquarters 830 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, FL, USA 34698 www.oceanoptics.com Phone 727.733.2447 727.733.3962 Ocean Optics, Inc. Customer Service 8060A Bryan Dairy Road, Largo, FL, USA 33777 www.OceanOnStage.com...
- Page 2 Every effort has been made to make this manual as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is implied. The information provided is on an “as is” basis. Ocean Optics, Inc. shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or...
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Page 3: Warranty Information
Lamps are covered by the lamp manufacturer’s warranty. All product units or parts returned to Ocean Optics must be packaged in a suitable manner to ensure the protection of such product units or parts. This packaging must be clearly and prominently marked to indicate that the package contains returned product units or parts and must also display its RMA number. - Page 4 United States. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. OCEAN OPTICS, INC. MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT, AND OCEAN OPTICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Chapter 2: Setup and Configuration ..........3 Package Contents ........................3 Optional Accessories......................... 3 SeaChanger Setup ......................3 Mounting the SeaChanger on a Source Four Ellipsoidal Fixture........4 Optimizing Performance ......................5 Determining a Valid DMX Base Address................. 6 Setting the SeaChanger DMX Base Address..............6 Chapter3: Operation ................7... - Page 6 Table of Contents Appendix A: SeaChanger Specifications..........13 Appendix B: Maintenance ..............14 Cleaning the SeaChanger Dichroics ................14 Index.....................15 640-11100-000-02-0105...
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Page 7: About This Manual
You can access documentation for SeaChanger by visiting our website at www.OceanOnStage.com. Upgrades Occasionally, you may find that you need Ocean Optics to make a change or an upgrade to your system. To facilitate these changes, you must first contact Customer Service and obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. -
Page 9: Chapter 1: Features
Source Four fixture. SeaChanger uses dichroic borosilicate glass, which will not fade or change color. So, the color you create during rehearsals is the same color you will see a week, a month, or a year later. And, there are no gel scrolls to burn out or replace. -
Page 10: Seachanger Features
1: Features and Specifications SeaChanger Features Your SeaChanger Color Engine offers the following features: • Easy installation – Locks on to existing bayonet lens mount with no modifications • High-efficiency dichroics – Less light loss with dichroic color than with a gel •... -
Page 11: Chapter 2: Setup And Configuration
Installing a Power Cord Cap Your SeaChanger ships with a power cord that must be connected to a standard cord cap. Different locations may require a different power cord cap to connect the fixture to a power source. Because of the variety of power cord caps used worldwide, Ocean Optics, Inc. -
Page 12: Mounting The Seachanger On A Source Four Ellipsoidal Fixture
Mounting the SeaChanger on a Source Four Ellipsoidal Fixture The SeaChanger requires no tools to install. It fits between the lamp and the lens module of the Source Four Ellipsoidal fixture. Perform this procedure before you connect the fixture to power. -
Page 13: Optimizing Performance
Four mounting tabs are captured in the SeaChanger locking ring channels. Tighten the thumbscrew and Philips set screw to lock the module onto the Source Four fixture. 5. Insert the front barrel assembly onto the front locking ring of the SeaChanger, engaging the barrel assembly into the locking ring channels. -
Page 14: Determining A Valid Dmx Base Address
The channel range required for a fixture differs depending on the fixture type. Setting the SeaChanger DMX Base Address The SeaChanger Color Engine requires six DMX channels. Choose a DMX base address that precedes the base address of any fixture the console controls. -
Page 15: Chapter3: Operation
Addresses and functions programmed via the display panel take effect after a 3 second delay. DMX Signal Indicator The SeaChanger display will show a decimal point if a DMX signal is present. The decimal point will go out when signal is not present or removed. -
Page 16: Usitt Dmx512-A Manufacturer Id
ASCII "SC" (decimal 83 & 67, or 53h 43h in hex). Setting the Base DMX Address The SeaChanger is a six channel DMX device, and requires that a contiguous block of six DMX addresses be available. The display panel or RDM input is used to enter the DMX base address of the fixture. -
Page 17: Dmx Control
3: Operation DMX Control When connected to a suitable DMX controller, the SeaChanger can be operated via six DMX channels. The channels are assigned as in Table 1 below: Table 1 – SeaChanger DMX Channel Map Channel Name Parameter Percent... -
Page 18: Rdm Communication
The SeaChanger is RDM (Remote Device Management) compliant to BSR 1.20, draft standard 2.1. RDM allows the SeaChanger base DMX address to be remotely set, and the operating mode or fixture settings to be changed. Table 2 below lists the available functions via RDM: Table 2 –... -
Page 19: Direct Panel Entry
3: Operation Direct Panel Entry The SeaChanger display panel provides a means to set the fixture base address, select the operating mode, and program settings. These parameters are shown in Table 3 below: Table 3 – SeaChanger Direct Panel Entry... -
Page 20: Demo Mode
Table 4 below, with a four second dwell time at each color. Custom demo color tables are available at the time of order; please contact Ocean Optics for more information. Table 4 – SeaChanger Demo Colors... -
Page 21: Appendix A: Seachanger Specifications
Maximum Exterior Surface Temperature* 200 °C (392 °F) Lamp Type* HPL or HID lamp Cabling and Terminator SeaChanger Data Link 5-Pin XLR DMX cable Maximum Recommended Cable Length 182.9 m (600 ft.) Compatible Terminator 120 ohms For more information, see the documentation for the ETC... -
Page 22: Appendix B: Maintenance
Appendix B Maintenance Cleaning the SeaChanger Dichroics WARNINGS Disconnect power and turn power switch off before servicing. Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 67° C (153° F). Allow the fixture to cool before handling. Clean the Dichroic glass using a mild glass cleaner (containing no ammonia) and a soft, lint-free cotton cloth. -
Page 23: Index
5 summary, v Source Four, 1, 4, 5 documentation, v specifications, 13 features, 1, 2 unpacking, 3 freight, ii upgrades, v installing warning, i power cord cap, 3 warranty, i SeaChanger, 4 freight, ii 640-11100-000-02-0105... - Page 24 640-11100-000-02-0105...
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