High End Systems SolarFrame 750 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Professional Moving Head User Manual Version 1.0.0 --- Revision A...
  • Page 2 United States, China, the European Union, the Madrid Protocol, and Russia. High End Systems is registered in the United States and is pending registration in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the Madrid Pro- tocol. The High End Systems globe logo is pending registration in the United States, the European Union, and China.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome Contacting High End Systems FCC Information Patents Terms and Conditions and Warranty Information Product Modification Warning Important Safety Information Fixture Overview Features Optical Mechanical Colors Projection Display Software Additional Safety Considerations General Operation and Use Guidelines Installation Instructions...
  • Page 4 Pan Reverse Tilt Reverse Pan Degree Encoders Pan/Tilt Spd Hibernation - Standby mode Defogger Service PIN RDM UID Ethernet IP Ether MaskIP (Subnet Mask) Clr Err Info Shutoff Time Flip Display Key Lock DMX Control Protocol Error Codes Cleaning and Maintenance...
  • Page 5: Welcome

    Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the SolaFrame 750 automated framing fixture. The SolaFrame 750 features a compact footprint and a huge feature set that is a perfect fit for smaller to medium-sized venues. Small footprint, powerful output Four full-curtain framing shutters 6°-50°...
  • Page 6: Contacting High End Systems

    Technical Support If you are having difficulties installing, configuring, or operating your SolaFrame 750, your most convenient resources are the references given in this manual. To search more widely, try the High End Systems, Inc. web- site at highend.com. 24 hour emergency support is available. Contact High End Technical Services at +1 (512)836-2242.
  • Page 9: Fcc Information

    FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 10: Patents

    Patents NOTICE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS High End Systems, Inc. products are protected by one or more patents listed on the High End Systems, Inc. web- site: https://www.highend.com/patents and/or are subject to one or more pending patents. Terms and Conditions and Warranty Information Complete terms and conditions and warranty information can be found on the High End Systems, Inc.
  • Page 11: Important Safety Information

    This manual will give tips for that continued safe oper- ation. At any time please contact High End Systems technical support for any safety concerns. The following international note, caution, and warning symbols appear in margins throughout this manual to highlight important messages.
  • Page 12: Fixture Overview

    Fixture Overview 1: Lens 2: Handle 3: Display 4: [MODE/ESC] button 5: Left-button 6: Down-button 7: [Enter] button 8: Right-button 9: Up-button 10: Fuse 11: Power out 12: Power in 13: 5-Pin DMX out 14: 5-Pin DMX in 15: ART-NET in 16: ART-NET out...
  • Page 13: Features

    Features Optical LED: White 270 Watts Extremely long Life: >50,000 hours Color temperature: 7000 Kelvin Luminous flux: 11,300 lumens CRI of greater than 70 Beam angle: Zoom from 6 to 50 degrees Strobe effect 1-25 HZ and pulse effect Motorized focus Dimmer: 0% - 100% full range dimming Mechanical Pan and tilt motion with 8 or 16 bit control resolution...
  • Page 14: Software

    Software Firmware upgrades are accomplished using a DMX cable with available hardware uploader Modify the DMX address, as well as other compatible features, using RDM control Standalone operation with Master / Slave function Control channel modes: 47 channels Additional Input signal isolation: guarantees stable signal transmission without interference Advanced RDM function Patented lens defogger Zoom Range and Distance...
  • Page 15: Safety Considerations

    Safety Considerations This fixture has left the factory in perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure safe oper- ation, it is necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this user manual and otherwise instructed by the manufacturer representative.
  • Page 16: General Operation And Use Guidelines

    Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation. Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported. ETC and High End Systems, Inc. will not be responsible for the unit if packaging other than manufacturer provided packaging is used.
  • Page 17: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions The installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment. An appropriate safety cable is supplied. A safety factor of 10:1 shall be required when fixtures are hung Use of third party clamps are permitted, but they should comply with the local jurisdiction and be approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
  • Page 18 1. Assemble the third party clamp or Omega clamp to the Omega bracket and secure together using appro- priately sized hardware (not provided). 2. Align the assembled Omega bracket and quick lock fasteners into the respective holes on the bottom of the fixture upper enclosure.
  • Page 19: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional Drawings Dimensions shown are listed as mm [in].
  • Page 20: Mounting

    Mounting Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including but not limited to: calculating working load limits knowledge of the installation material being used periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the fixture CAUTION: If you are not qualified, do not attempt the installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.
  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Electrical Input power rating - 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz SolaFrame 750 Power Factor E (VAC) I (A) F (Hz) P (W) Crest Factor 5.619 0.578 0.99 1.49 4.519 0.558 0.99 1.52 0.531 0.98 1.54 2.558 0.539 0.98 1.54 2.43 0.536 0.98...
  • Page 22: Mounting Options

    Environment Ambient temperature - 0-45° C (32-114°F) Storage temperature - -20° - 60° C (0-140°F) Compliance ETL file number 3104374 conforms to UL standard 1573 certified to CSA standard C22.2, NO:166 Mounting Options The SolaFrame 750 can be truss mounted using the provided mounting brackets and truss clamps (not provided).
  • Page 23: Dmx Control

    DMX Control The SolaFrame 750 fixture operates on standard DMX512 control bus, controlled by a DMX console. A SolaFrame 750 fixture requires 47 channels of DMX512. Attach the fixture to the control bus using a two-core, shielded cable with a 5-pin XLR connector (Belden 9729 is preferred). Two XLR termination receptacles are available, one for connection of DMX Input, and one for DMX Out (used when daisy-chaining to additional fixtures on the DMX control bus).
  • Page 24: Connect Dmx Cables To Fixture

    Connect DMX Cables to Fixture The following instructions are guidelines for connecting DMX to your fixture. Your installation may vary. 1. Connect the male XLR connector of a DMX data cable to the DMX Out connector on the DMX control source. 2.
  • Page 25: Dmx Start Address

    DMX Start Address All fixtures must be given a unique DMX starting address when using a DMX control signal, so that the correct fix- ture responds to the correct received control signals. This DMX start address is the channel number from which the fixture starts to “listen”...
  • Page 26: Menu Navigation And Overview

    Menu Navigation and Overview SolaFrame 750 fixtures can be programmed through the on board user interface and menu system. This section describes how to navigate the menu using the user interface buttons as well as provides an overview of the menu and the available settings for each selection.
  • Page 27: Menu Settings And Programming

    Menu Settings and Programming This section details instructions to configure and set up the SolaFrame 750 using the provided user interface and menu. Note: The procedures below assume the fixture is powered. Alternatively, when the fixture is not powered, the display is powered by battery. Press and hold the [MODE/ESC] button for three seconds to turn on the display using battery power.
  • Page 28: Current Time

    Info Time Info. Current Time This menu displays the running time of the fixture from the last power on. The current value is shown in hours (h). The counter resets after a power cycle. 1. Press the [MODE/ESC] button to display the main menu. 2.
  • Page 29: Last Run Hrs

    Last Run Hrs This menu displays the running time of the lamp from the last power. The current value is shown in hours (h). 1. Press the [MODE/ESC] button to display the main menu. 2. Tap the [Up] or [Down] button until the “Info” option displays, then press [Enter]. The "Info" menu displays. 3.
  • Page 30: Clear Led Time

    1. Press the [MODE/ESC] button to display the main menu. 2. Tap the [Up] or [Down] button until the “Info” option displays, then press [Enter]. The "Info" menu displays. 3. Tap the [Up] or [Down] button until the “Time Info.” option displays, then press [Enter]. The "Time Info" menu displays.
  • Page 31 perature is shown in Celsius by default. To change the scale to °F, reference the Set>Temp. C/F menu. 4. Press [Enter] or press the [MODE/ESC] button to return to the previous menu. Fan Speed This menu displays the speed of the fixture's fans. Values are shown in RPM. 1.
  • Page 32: No Dmx Mode

    Status No DMX Mode This menu sets the function of the fixtures control when no DMX signal is present. Options include auto , close, hold, and music. The default mode is hold. 1. Press the [MODE/ESC] button to display the main menu. 2.
  • Page 33: Pan Reverse

    Pan Reverse This menu provides access to reverse the fixture's pan movement. 1. Press the [MODE/ESC] button to display the main menu. 2. Tap the [Up] or [Down] button until the “Set” option displays, then press [Enter]. The "Set" menu displays. 3.
  • Page 34: Pan/Tilt Spd

    Pan/Tilt Spd This menu provides access to change the speed (scan mode) of pan and tilt movement. 1. Press the [MODE/ESC] button to display the main menu. 2. Tap the [Up] or [Down] button until the “Set” option displays, then press [Enter]. The "Set" menu displays. 3.
  • Page 35: Service Pin

    Set Universe 1. Press the [MODE/ESC] button to display the main menu. 2. Tap the [Up] or [Down] button until the “Set” option displays, then press [Enter]. The "Set" menu displays. 3. Tap the [Up] or [Down] button until the “Select Universe” option displays, then press [Enter]. The "Select Input"...
  • Page 36: Ether Maskip (Subnet Mask)

    modify the selected number to another setting. 6. Press [Enter] to commit to the change or press the [MODE/ESC] button to return to the previous menu. Ether MaskIP (Subnet Mask) 1. Press the [MODE/ESC] button to display the main menu. 2. Tap the [Up] or [Down] button until the “Set” option displays, then press [Enter]. The "Set" menu displays. 3.
  • Page 37: Flip Display

    5. Use the [Up] or [Down] buttons to modify the selection (2 - 60 minutes). 6. Press [Enter] to commit to the change or press the [MODE/ESC] button to return to the previous menu. Flip Display This menu enables the display to be rotated 180°. Used for best user experience in a vertical installation. 1.
  • Page 38: Self Test

    3. Tap the [Up] or [Down] button until the “ResetDefault” option displays, then press [Enter]. The "ResetDe- fault" menu displays. 4. Use the [Up] or [Down] buttons to modify the selection. 5. Press [Enter] to commit to the change. When set to ON, the unit will reset to factory defaults, and return the display to the default status screen.
  • Page 39 1. Press the [MODE/ESC] button to display the main menu. 2. Tap the [Up] or [Down] button until the “Test” option displays, then press [Enter]. The "Test" menu dis- plays. 3. Tap the [Up] or [Down] button until the “Test Channel” option displays, then press [Enter]. The "Test Chan- nel"...
  • Page 40 Preset PlayBack This menu is provided to set the fixture's playback settings. Playback settings designate a fixture for DMX Control, set to run an Auto Program as a master or in stand alone mode, or set for slave mode where play- back information is received from a different master.
  • Page 41: Edit Program

    Set to Slave - after a preset program is defined on a Master fixture, other SolaFrame 750 fixtures on the same DMX data link can be designated slaves to playback the configured Program (Part 1, 2, or 3) as defined on the Master fixture. Auto Program - sets the fixture to run an internal program alone or as a master.
  • Page 42 Edit Scenes A parameter is a fixture attribute that can be controlled, for example to modify the light beam in terms of color, beam quality and pattern, intensity, or focus (position). DMX programming assigns a DMX value to each of the fix- ture’s parameters.
  • Page 43: Dmx Control Protocol

    DMX Control Protocol The most current DMX Control Protocol data for the SolaFrame 750 can be found on the High End Sys- tems, Inc. website https://www.highend.com/SolaFrame750-DMXProtocol. The following data is current as of protocol version 1.00...
  • Page 47 Protocol Notes 1. Continuous mode should take quickest path from 255-0, and 0-255. Continuous mode color wheel aperture centers: 2. 15 Discrete multi-step LED animations. These require macro speed and x fade channels. The macros will operate independently. The X fade and speed channels act as multipliers of the programmed speed in the discrete macro steps.
  • Page 48: Error Codes

    Error Codes When you turn on the fixture, it will complete a start-up procedure. Example: For example, when the display shows “Err Info: Pan Movement”, it means there is an error in channel 1. When multiple errors are present they will cycle on the display twice, then the fixture will generate a second reset.
  • Page 49 Gobo1 This message displays after the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist: if the magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions (optical or magnetic sensor failure) if the stepper motor is defective or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed if Gobo Wheel 1 is not located in the default position after the reset Gobo1Rot This message displays after the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist:...
  • Page 50 Animation1 This message displays after the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist: if the magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions (optical or magnetic sensor failure) if the stepper motor is defective or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed if the Animation movement is not located in the default position after the reset Blade1 This message displays after the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist:...
  • Page 51: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Note: ETC and High End Systems, Inc. recommends frequent cleaning of the device. Please use a moist, lint- free cloth. Never use alcohol or solvents. If spare parts are required, order only genuine parts from your local authorized dealer.
  • Page 52 Headquarters ● 2105 Gracy Farms Lane, Austin, TX, 75758 USA Tel +512 836 2242 ● Fax +512 837 5290 ● 24 Hour Urgent Support: +512 836 2242 Web: highend.com ● © 2017 Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. Product information and specifications subject to change. ETC intends this document to be provided in its entirety.

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