Audioeffetti Sparkular BT01 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

Version 1.1

2016

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Page 1: User Manual
USER MANUAL Version 1.1 2016...
Page 2 Safety Warnings and Cautions These are designed to alert your attention to hazards and important information that assists you in carrying out your activities on this machine safely and efficiently. Examples and descriptions of safety statements have been provided as follows: WARNING: A WARNING ALERTS YOU TO HARMFUL OR POTENTIALLY LETHAL ACTIVITIES.
Page 3 Safe Distance KEEP AUDIENCE AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AT A MINIMUM SAFETY DISTANCE OF 10 FEET. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF THE PUBLIC. In Case of Emergency IF THE MACHINE NEEDS TO BE STOPPED QUICKLY DUE TO AN EMERGENCY , PRESS THE “PAUSE”...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Sparkular Model (BT01/BT02) Page 1 Instructions Page 1 Brief Introduction of the Functions Page 1 Sparkular Operation Panel Page 2 to Page 3 Interface Page 3 to Page 5 DMX Channel Mode Page 5 Host Controller (ZK 6200) Page 6 Controller Operation Panel Page 7 to Page 12...
Page 5: Sparkular Model (Bt01/Bt02)
1. Sparkular Model 1) Description of Products BT01/BT02 is a revolutionary special effect system. It uses a newly designed delivery control system for a fountain style special effect and uses DMX communication and is compatible with other control equipment. Sparkular Part No.: BT01/BT02 Parameters: Dimension: 200×...
Page 6 terminals connecting the equipment must be corresponding to each other. When connecting to the device signals, it’s suggested to terminate the DMX signal so as to avoid decaying the signal strength caused by the signal reflection. DMX signal terminator is a resistance of 120 ohms/1w connecting the number two and three pins on the XLR plug, the resistance is connected to the output socket of the last device.
Page 7: Interface
e) Radio Frequency Identification Area： The Product Identification card/emblem attached to the spark granules determines the parameter and type of the product that is identified through swiping the card. Note: Please note that the card enables the unit for 10-20 minutes of operation (which is the amount of time each batch will last). The card supplied only works once and is unusable after it has been swiped.
Page 8 Sparkular No. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 DMX Address 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 Note: If the wrong address is on the Sparkular unit this will cause an incorrect operation of the device. Advanced Interface：...
Page 9 7) DMX Channel Mode: The system occupies only two channels. First Channel Function 0-15 Fountain Off 16-39 Fountain Height 1 40-63 Fountain Height 2 64-87 Fountain Height 3 88-111 Fountain Height 4 112-135 Fountain Height 5 136-159 Fountain Height 6 160-183 Fountain Height 7 184-207...
Page 10: Host Controller (Zk6200)
2. Host Controller (ZK6200) 1) Description of Hardware 1. ZK6200 Host Controller is an intelligent system specially designed for the multi-effects and remote control of Sparkular machine, so as to create the simulation and demonstration of Pyrotechnic Gerb effects. Diversified port configuration is suitable for control of technical performances.
Page 11: Controller Operation Panel
3) Controller Operation Panel Controller Operation Panel a) Cable Connection Area: AC Input: AC Power Input. CAN: CAN Communication Input / Output Ports. Tape In: Audio Signal Input Port of Main Channel Aux: Audio Signal Socket of Side Channel. Music: Displaying the Electrical Level of Audio Signal. MIDI In: Time Synchronous Signal Input of MIDI &...
Page 12 b) Manual Operation Area No.1 to No.18 is Sparkular number. Start or Stop Sparkular of one channel by pressing No. 1 to18 keys. The Sparkular can be operated after the Pre-Heat warm up for 3-5 minutes. The indicator light will flash green while heating up when ready it will be solid green. When firing is activated the indicator light will illuminate Red.
Page 13 Moving cursor into editing area, and parameters can be programmed by pressing number keys or up/down keys. Test --- When pressing the Test, Sparkular file will be operated and LED will display the effect, but communication won’t be output. This is also for factory testing. Pause or Stop --- Device can be forced to stop once any abnormality happens.
Page 14 Left and right keys can make the cursor move on the different parameters. Parameters can be edited through up/down keys and number keys and it will Be saved automatically. The confirm key can also be initiated to save. Option Scope Illustration FILE NO.
Page 15 C) File Select: F2 F2 displays the parameters list of the 8 files that can be set to the height, duration, time between shots and the time until the next firing. Loops can be created and repeated up to 5 times per file in the count column. In this way you can select the needed files quickly.
Page 16 Option Range Description Sparkular Start and 1-18 units (standard) The maximum quantity of fixture/heads being used. end number 1-54 units (pro) Unless multiple controllers are used. HAND, AUDIO, Trigger Source Trigger Sources options under special effect mode MIDI Audio Level 1,2,3,4 Voltage classes1-4 after choosing Audio Trigger Mode The filtering time of trigger signals after choosing Audio...
Page 17: System Configuration And Connection
No matter which mode the Trigger Source is set, the operation of the device can be started and stopped synchronously by SparkularEdit200 connected computer. Please note that there is another manual for the operation of the Sparkular Edit 200 Software. Currently the software does not stop Sparkular operation if the music feed or track is stopped or connection of playback track has been interrupted.
Page 18 2) System Connection Controller and Sparkular Controller (ZK6200) Communication Cable Sparkular (BT01/BT02) Sparkular Power Main Supply Cable Maximum of 6 units Sparkular in series with the Main power supply cable. Sparkular (BT01/BT02) Power Con Main Cable Power Supplier Cable Connection between Sparkular Sparkular (BT01/BT02) Power Extension Supply Cable Sparkular (BT01/BT02)
Page 19: System Prepare And Start
4. System Prepare and Start 1) Fill the Sparkular Granules to Sparkular Please fill in Sparkular Granules into the material fill port which is the hatch located on the top of Sparkular machine. Please take note that machine can support a maximum of 200g of material. When filling you might need to shake the machine to allow all material to fit into cavity.
Page 20 2) Power On the Controller Open the switch of Controller. 3) Power On Sparkular Open the switch of Sparkular, 4) Setting Parameters Please refer to “Host controller” part to set all of fountain effects. Sparkular Edit200 soft is designed for ZK6200 and can program lots of special effect. 5) Activate Sparkular machine An RFID Card is needed to activate the Sparkular by scanning the defined area closely.
Page 21 6) Start system After setting of parameters, please click host controller’s “Firing” button to start Sparkular. Select a file to fire and initiate by pressing the Firing button. Files can be selected manually or they can be selected in any of the firing Modes.
Page 22 End Note: Repeat Period/Delay – Explained The Controller is set by default in the Repeat Delay mode. This allows the files to be created with a time delay between the last fired cue and the next repeat count that is set in the file. This creates a continual loop of effects. The Controller can be reset in the F3 file to the Repeat Period mode.

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