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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual From Software Version .87...
  • Page 2 Revision 0.6, Applies from firmware version .87 July, 2017 The GT-1 and this instruction manual are intended for use by experienced professionals with the knowledge and skills to set up, operate, and maintain high-powered, remotely controlled lighting equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Normal Mode (23 DMX Channels) ..............18 Optional Accessories ....................20 Cleaning and Maintenance ..................21 Suggested Maintenance Intervals ..............21 Cleaning .........................21 Lubrication ......................21 Head Maintenance ....................22 GLP Service and Support ..................27 Technical Specifications ................... 28 Dimensions ......................... 30 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    The manufacturer will take no responsibility for damages or harm caused by disregard for the information in this manual. Should you have questions about the safe operation of the GT-1, please contact an authorized GLP distributor, a list of which can be found at www.glp.de.
  • Page 5: Notice! Prevent Damage To Product Or Other Property

    German Light Products GmbH 5 and 30 flashes per second, may cause seizures in persons with photosensitive epilepsy. Check local regulations on use of strobe lighting and notify the public in advance when strobe effects are used. If a seizure occurs, stop using strobe effects. Help the person sit in a safe place or lay them on their side with their head supported to prevent it from hitting the floor.
  • Page 6: Overview Of Features

    2 Overview of Features Intended Use The GT-1 is for permanent or temporary indoor use in venues where the distance to illuminated surfaces is at least 16 M (52.5 ft.). It may be used outdoors if it is protected from moisture and precautions are taken to prevent damage from direct sunlight.
  • Page 7: Gobos

    German Light Products GmbH A separate color wheel supplements the color mixing system with 11 color filters, including four color correction filters and a light frost filter. The wheel rotates in fixed color steps, scrolls continuously for split color effects, and rotates clockwise and counterclockwise with variable speed.
  • Page 8: Dimming And Shutter Effects

    DMX. Focus and Zoom The GT-1 has a 3-element optical train with motorized front lens, zoom lens, and focus lens. The fixture’s two-stage zoom system narrows the focused beam from 56° down to 3.5° by moving the zoom lens from front to back. It narrows the beam to 2.5°...
  • Page 9: Prisms And Frost

    Inserting or removing a prism with zoom at a DMX level from 107-208 will cause a small change in the zoom lens position. The GT-1 has a split-flag variable frost filter that provides a wide angle wash effect. Inserting or removing frost at zoom levels from 82-177 will cause a small change in the zoom lens position.
  • Page 10: Preparation For Use

    Flight case To remove a GT-1 from a flight case, mount two omega brackets with handles to the base. The brackets mount with two Camlock quarter-turn pins. Line up and insert the pins into the base and turn 90°...
  • Page 11: Mounting

    German Light Products GmbH Mounting The GT-1 may be rigged in any orientation or placed on a level surface. When installing, keep the lighting head at least 0.5 m (20 in.) from flammable materials including curtains and stage scenery. Figure 3-1: Mounting Options Accessories are available to mount the GT-1 in various positions.
  • Page 12 Figure 3-2 Upright Mounting Details Head Down Mounting To hang the GT-1 with the head down, mount two omega brackets to the base and fasten a suitable rigging clamp to each omega bracket. The brackets mount to the base with two Camlock quarter-turn pins. Line up and insert the pins into the base and turn 90°...
  • Page 13: Securing The Fixture

    A dedicated mounting bar, available from GLP as an accessory, may be used to hang the GT-1 on a vertical support. The mounting bar fastens to the base with Camlock quarter-turn pins. Line up and insert all four pins into the base and turn 90°...
  • Page 14: Connections

    To start or stop operation, flip the power switch to the “I” (on) or “O” (off) position. Transportation and Storage The GT-1 should be transported either in a flight case or its original packaging to protect it from damage from shocks during transportation.
  • Page 15: The Menu Field

    German Light Products GmbH The Menu Field The LCD display provides access to user settings, readouts, lamp control, and utilities. From left to right, the top line of the main menu displays:  main CPU software version  pan, tilt, and zoom modes: N(ormal) or I(inverse) ...
  • Page 16 WWW.GLP.DE Menu Selection Value Remarks DMX Start Address 1-490 Set the DMX start address Special Set dimming mode* ESOFT Softer, nonlinear dimming Linear dimming Show Errors Display error messages DMX hold* ON/OFF Hold last values if DMX signal drops Test mode...
  • Page 17 German Light Products GmbH Serial 1-9999 Enter user-defined ID number Lamp on Switch lamp on Lamp off* Switch lamp off Select dimming curve for early CMY Old CMY curve* ON/OFF flags Position feedback* ON/OFF Toggle position feedback Reverse pan* ON/OFF Reverse pan control Reverse tilt* ON/OFF...
  • Page 18: Dmx Channels

    WWW.GLP.DE 5 DMX Channels Normal Mode (23 DMX Channels) Channel Function Time & Value Percent Pan, MSB coarse pan (high/8-bit) 0-640° 0-100% 0-255 Pan, LSB fine pan (low/16-bit) 0-100% 0-255 Tilt, MSB coarse tilt (high/8-bit) 0-262° 0-100% 0-255 Tilt, LSB...
  • Page 19 German Light Products GmbH (16) gobo 15 60-63 (17) gobo 16 64-67 (18) gobo 17 68-71 12 Gobo Wheel 2 fixed gobo selection (19) gobo 18 72-75 continued (20) gobo 19 76-79 negative rotation, fast to slow 32-65% 80-167 rotation stop positive rotation, slow to fast 67-100% 169-255...
  • Page 20: Optional Accessories

    WWW.GLP.DE 6 Optional Accessories Accessory Part Number Notes Omega bracket 87070 For attachment of rigging clamps. 2 required. Omega bracket with handle 87072 For lifting. 2 required. Trussbar call For sideways rigging. Instruction Manual...
  • Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning GT-1 components require occasional cleaning to prevent the buildup of dust, dirt, and smoke fluid residue. Pay special attention to the air vents and front lens. Failure to keep the fixture clean will significantly reduce light output and may cause damage.
  • Page 22: Head Maintenance

    To remove the top head shell, orient the head as shown above with the front lens to the right and the yoke arm with the GT-1 logo facing you. To remove the bottom head shell, orient the head with the front lens to the left. Remove the head shells as...
  • Page 23 German Light Products GmbH counterclockwise with a slotted screwdriver. Lift the head shell up from the front. Release the shell safety cable. Lift the head shell further to free it from the rear cover and remove. Installation is the reverse. Start at the back and align the opening in the head shell with the air vent to get started.
  • Page 24 WWW.GLP.DE Removing the Gobo Module Remove the gobo module as described below and shown in Figure 7-4: Remove the top and bottom head shells and the rear head cover. On the top side of the head, loosen the captive thumb screws on each side of the gobo module (Figure 7-4 panel 1).
  • Page 25 German Light Products GmbH Lamp Change The average lamp life is 1500 hours. For best performance and to minimize the risk of lamp explosion, replace the lamp after 1000 hours of use. To remove the lamp: Remove the head shells and rear cover. Disconnect and remove the fan assemblies from the top and bottom of the lamp housing (1).
  • Page 26 WWW.GLP.DE To install a new lamp: Connect the lamp wires to the lamp’s spade terminals. Position the lamp in the housing with the wires leading towards the top of the head (1) and tighten the retaining clips. Fasten the lamp housing assembly to the head (2).
  • Page 27: Glp Service And Support

    German Light Products GmbH Figure 7-8: Lamp adjustment GLP Service and Support Contact information for the nearest GLP service and suport is available online at www.glp.de/en/service, by email at info@glp.de, or by telephone at the following numbers:  GLP Germany: +49 (7248) 927 19-55 ...
  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    WWW.GLP.DE 8 Technical Specifications Lightsource Lamp type OSRAM SIRIUS HRI 440W Lifetime 1500 h Color temperature 7300 Kelvin Optical system Minimum zoom 3.5° Maximum zoom 56.7° Focus motorized, 2m - infinite Beam mode 2.5° Movement Resolution 8 - 16 Bit Position feedback 640°...
  • Page 29 German Light Products GmbH Mounting Options Standing removable baseplate with brackets for ratchet belt Hanging (horizontal) adjustable bar for sideways truss installation (optional) Hanging (vertical) M10 socket for half coupler or other clamp, Omega brackets Safety wire 2 eyelets attachment Shipping Single fixture cardboard...
  • Page 30: Dimensions

    WWW.GLP.DE Dimensions 452 143 Instruction Manual...

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