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Abstract CE Manual
Introduction
The Abstract CE Range of products offers an incredible number of features in a variety of different
effects, which can all work together in harmony to produce an amazing light show.
This booklet contains instructions for the following products:
Futurescan 1CE system
Gladiator Revolution CE
Galactic Moon CE
Duo Colour CE
Futurescan 2CE
Futurescan 3CE and 3CED
Colour Changer CED
Gladiator CED
All the information in this booklet applies to all CE-range products, unless it has a grey background.
Information like this only applies to certain products. The text will tell you to which products it is relevant.
The Abstract CE range effects are all complex intelligent lighting effects with the following features:
Smoothly microstepped movements with automatic speed sensing
Vivid dichroic colours
Microstepped colour wheel with smooth colour crossfading
Fast gobo changing with variable speed strobe
Controlled by standard DMX512, any channel 1-508
Automatic switch to 'stand-alone' mode when DMX disconnected
Sophisticated 'stand alone' 2-channel light show (compatible across whole CE range)
DMX channel can be changed while unit is running
DMX switch-through relay in case of unit failure
DMX/Audio beat indication LED
Units can be remotely reset (using CE controller)
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CE Range Instructions
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- Page 1 Abstract CE Manual file:///C:/files/Stagecraft/LIGHTING/futurescan/futurescan3... CE Range Instructions Introduction The Abstract CE Range of products offers an incredible number of features in a variety of different effects, which can all work together in harmony to produce an amazing light show. This booklet contains instructions for the following products: Futurescan 1CE system Gladiator Revolution CE Galactic Moon CE...
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Page 2: Connections And Controls
Abstract CE Manual file:///C:/files/Stagecraft/LIGHTING/futurescan/futurescan3... Connections and controls All the units have the same connections, though the positioning of them may vary. The main connections and controls are as follows: 1.DMX output socket (pin 3 cold, pin 2 hot, pin 1 grounded). Other DMX devices can be linked in to the system through this socket. -
Page 3: Strobe
Abstract CE Manual file:///C:/files/Stagecraft/LIGHTING/futurescan/futurescan3... You can use the unit in two ways: “Stand alone” mode, where the unit listens to the music and generates its own complex lightshow. This mode is good when you want a quick and impressive show, or if you don’t have time to program or operate the light show. -
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Abstract CE Manual file:///C:/files/Stagecraft/LIGHTING/futurescan/futurescan3... When using DMX, all the units receive all the channels. You need to tell each unit which channel to respond to (its ‘base channel’). You do this by setting dip switches 1-9 to the binary code of the channel you want. -
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Abstract CE Manual file:///C:/files/Stagecraft/LIGHTING/futurescan/futurescan3... alone mode, you may find that they do not respond. Operation in DMX controlled mode To control the unit we recommend Abstract’s CE controller or Compact controller, which are designed specifically for the CE range of lighting units. However, you can use any DMX controller to operate the unit. -
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Abstract CE Manual file:///C:/files/Stagecraft/LIGHTING/futurescan/futurescan3... If you move the control to zero, the unit will black out. Shutter (Futurescan 1CE, Gladiator Revolution and DuoColour CE) The shutter has three functions: closed (blackout) - control at zero open (white) - at 5% to 80% strobe (variable speed) - 80% to 100%. -
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Abstract CE Manual file:///C:/files/Stagecraft/LIGHTING/futurescan/futurescan3... The world of intelligent lighting can sometimes be confusing. You may at times wonder if the lighting is more intelligent than you are. The next section lists a few common problems you may encounter, with solutions. No light from the unit Check the ‘Power on’... -
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Abstract CE Manual file:///C:/files/Stagecraft/LIGHTING/futurescan/futurescan3... Specifications Beam movement: 160° (pan) x 100° (tilt) (FS1, FS2, FS3) Beam rotation: 0 - 85rpm variable speed bidirectional (Glad, GM, GR) Microstepping: 0.1125 degree resolution (all units) Colours: White + 7 dichroic + 1 multicolour (FS1, DC, GR) White + 7 dichroic (FS2, GM) White + 11 dichroic (FS3, Glad, CC) Gobos:7 + open (fixed to colours) (FS1, GM, GR) -
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Abstract CE Manual file:///C:/files/Stagecraft/LIGHTING/futurescan/futurescan3... Stop Fastest speed clockwise Slowest speed clockwise Stop Slowest speed a.clockwise Fastest speed a.clockwise Stop Colour (Ch 3 on FS1, FS2, FS3, Glad; Ch 2 on GM; Ch 1 on CC; Ch 1 and 3 on DC) FS1/DuoColour FS2, GM FS3, Glad, CC... -
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Abstract CE Manual file:///C:/files/Stagecraft/LIGHTING/futurescan/futurescan3... Green Green Aqua Blue Blue UV blue Pink White Neon Green NB: Intermediate values will give mixed colours Gobo / Shutter (Ch 4 on FS1, FS2, FS3, Glad; Ch 2 on CC; Ch2 and 4 on DC) FS1/DuoColour FS3, Glad, CC Blackout... -
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Abstract CE Manual file:///C:/files/Stagecraft/LIGHTING/futurescan/futurescan3... Slow strobe Slow strobe Slow strobe Strobe 2 Strobe 2 Strobe 2 Strobe 3 Strobe 3 Strobe 3 Strobe 4 Strobe 4 Strobe 4 Strobe 5 Strobe 5 Strobe 5 Strobe 6 Strobe 6 Strobe 6 Strobe 7 Strobe 7 Strobe 7... -
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‘1’ bits (switch 1 is the right hand bit). ©Abstract Design to Light 1997 Tel:0116 278 8078 http://www.abstract-lighting.co.uk CE Range Universal Instruction Manual - Issue 1.0: Jul 97 Written for Abstract Design to Light by Sabre Technology Ltd: 01482 831031 12 of 12 07/11/2010 6:04 PM...
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