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Nell’ottica di qualità SGM, è possibile che l’Azienda apporti migliorie ai suoi prodotti, per cui consigliamo di alle- gare il manuale al prodotto stesso e di trascrivere il numero di serie nell’ultima pagina della copertina: utilizzando il presente manuale con un apparecchio fabbricato prima o dopo la sua stampa, potrebbero esserci discrepanze fra l’apparecchio e quanto riportato nel Manuel stesso.
SGM Technology for lighting Table of Contents ....................... 3 YMBOLS USED ....................4 HANGES TO THIS MANUAL ......................4 ENERAL ARNINGS ..................5 ENERAL ARRANTY ONDITIONS ......................... 6 NTRODUCTION ...........................6 EATURES ..................................6 ...................................6 ENSES ................................6 UNCTION ..............................6 ONTROL IGNALS ..............................7...
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SGM Technology for lighting PAN M ........................28 OVEMENT PAN M ......................28 INIMUM POSITION PAN M ......................29 AXIMUM POSITION TILT M ........................29 OVEMENT TILT M ......................29 INIMUM POSITION 3.10 TILT M ......................29 AXIMUM POSITION 3.11 S ............................
THIS SYMBOL MEANS “DO NOT PLACE THE UNIT ON INFLAMMABLE PARTS OR MATERIAL” Changes to this manual SGM has an on-going product development policy, so the information printed in this manual may not be completely up to date. If any doubts arise regarding the topics covered in this manual or should any further help be required, our online services (internet-server www.sgm.it) are available 24 hours a day.
• AFTER HAVING REMOVED THE PACKAGING, CHECK THAT THE FIXTURE IS NOT DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. IF IN DOUBT , DON'T USE IT AND CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED SGM TECHNICAL SERVICE CENTRE. • PACKAGING MATERIAL (PLASTIC BAGS, POLYSTIRENE FOAM, NAILS, ETC) MUST NOT BE LEFT WITHIN CHILDREN’S REACH AS IT CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Always quote the unit’s serial number and model when contacting your reseller for information or assistance. Protect the environment: don't throw packing material into your garbage can return it to your SGM retailer or take it to the nearest special waste collection point. - 5 - Genio Mobile...
Thanks to its motorized Pan and Tilt and to a protection rate IP65, Genio Mobile is also a practical flexible unit, so indispensable for theatre and TV lighting professionals.
SGM Technology for lighting ICRO OMPUTER Fixture personalization according to the type of installation Test functions for each effect Fixture addressing via the unit’s display Access menu for on-board programming functions Menus for access to calendar and event scheduling programming functions...
1.2 Genio Mobile Functions SITT DMX All the Genio Mobile functions can be controlled via USITT standard DMX 512 serial digital signals, or via RS 232 serial signals. Genio Mobile generates a proprietary data transmission protocol when systems run directly by on-board programming of a Master-Slave nature are used Genio Mobile requires six channels to control all its attributes.
SGM web site. EMOTE INFRARED CONTROL Genio Mobile can be controlled not only through the DMX 512 signal, widly used in the lighting entertainment field¸ but also through an easy Infrared remote controller able to handle all the functions availale on the fixture.
The base is made up of a die-cast unit containing the power supply, display, three buttons and two watertight cable glands for mains supply and DMX cables. Genio mobile can be floor-mounted (or on any other flat surface) without fixing, remaining steady no matter what the angle of the head.
SGM Technology for lighting 1.4 Electrical specifications Luminous power: 65 Watt Power absorbed: 90 Watt Full-range PFC power supply (does not distort the mains power supply): 90-270V AC, 50-60 Hz NTERFACE 2 lines Display with 16 alphanumerical digits control panel with three buttons...
2.1 Unpacking the fixture During unpacking, make certain that all the necessary parts have been received and that the fixture has not been damaged during transport. Should there be any problems, contact the local authorized SGM distributor immediately. Only the customer, in fact, can claim eventual damages in the fixture caused by the transportation.
SGM Technology for lighting 2.2 Installing the fixture on a support structure Read the following safety information before proceeding with the installation of the fixture: • ONLY FOR PROFESSIONAL APPLICATIONS. • DO NOT PLACE THE UNIT NEAR SOURCES OF HEAT •...
The type of installation can therefore be varied according to its use. Genio Mobile can be permanently mounted, in the case of fixed installations, by means of a bracket supplied along with the fixture, where it will be possible to fit clamps or any other accessories used for trussing or wall mounting purposes.
SGM Technology for lighting 2.5 Installing via the Fast-Lock “G” clamps The Genio Mobile can be hung on any support or truss structure using Fast-Lock “G” clamps. There are no indications against using any particular position for the clamps in the fixture’s base.
SGM Technology for lighting 2.6 Installing via the “Aliscaf” clamp Safety Chain 1. Screw the “Aliscaf” clamp to the bracket via a M12 screw, nut and washer 2. Install the metal handle fixing plate on the bottom of the fixture by means of the 4 screws supplied as standard along with the fixture.
SGM Technology for lighting 2.7 Wall mounting Safety Chain 1. Perform 2 holes into the wall at a distance of 165,5 mm and insert two wall screw plug M6 2. Insert but not tighten two HEX screws M6 and washers into the wall plugs, paying attention to leave about 6mm gap across the head of the screw and the wall surface.
RONT LATE Removal Remove the 4 HEX screws located on top of the glass of the Genio Mobile’s head, by using an Allen key metric size 3mm Remove the Front Glass which give the access to the lens plate. Remove the 4 HEX screws which are fixing the lens plate to the LED matrix underneath. Use an allen key metric size 2,5mm for the purpose.
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SGM Technology for lighting Installing Carefully avoid touching the single lenses that make up the set. Should this happen, clean it/them carefully with a soft dry cloth. ATTENTION: CAREFULLY AVOID TOUCHING THE LEDs – should this occur, clean them with a dry cloth, under no circumstances using solvents, products for removing grease, or abrasive objects.
DANGER! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Genio Mobile is a fixture having IP65 protection, so is already fitted with the power cable and the dedicated cable gland. Therefore, it requires its AC plug to be wired according to the local electrical...
SGM Technology for lighting 2.10 Construction of the signal cable The DMX 512 input of Genio Mobile is made of an IP54 box containing the internal connection which will be used to wire the DMX signal IN/OUT cables. For the connection use shielded cables in compliance with the EIA RS-485 specifications, having the...
SGM Technology for lighting Example of connection of the DMX line: DMX Line DMX Line DMX Termination (Last fixture) To avoid the risk of faulty operation, follow these indications: Maximum cable length: 500 m Max. N° of fixtures connected: 32 units Cable runs: Avoid running cables alongside power supply lines.
SGM Technology for lighting 2.13 Infrared remote control Genio Mobile can also be used through its remote IR control when the DMX line is not connected to the fixture. The IR signal will be automatically detected without performing any particular setting, and the display will show the writing: 2.14 RS-232 Connection...
SGM Technology for lighting 2.15 Upgrading Firmware To update the firmware of the fixture you need: USB-DMX Driver to install the new hardware. USB-DMX cable to connect the unit to thel PC . Updated software version. Please follow the below procedure to perform the updating: 1.
OMPUTER ONTROL 3.1 Microcomputer “Control” Genio Mobile is fitted with a microcomputer that enables the best fixture customization to the type of installation. It is possible: To assign the starting address Run diagnostic checks controlling the correct functionning of the fixture...
SGM Technology for lighting 3.3 Structure of the Menu This chapter covers all the functions that can be accessed by the microcomputer’s menus. These functions allow to set the fixture according to one’s needs, obtain information on its operation, test its various parts and lastly program it, if it has to be used in Stand-alone mode.
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SGM Technology for lighting Menu Options Description Allows to reset the values of the parameters set immediately before carrying out FACT=SET procedure PREV PREV value during normal operation Tests the correct operation of the physical channels of the fixture as...
3. Use the UP/DOWN keys to select the required start channel. 4. Press “Enter” to confirm the choice. Genio Mobile uses 13 DMX channels, then a total amount of 39 individual fixtures can be addressed for each single DMX 512 Universe.
SGM Technology for lighting 3.7 PAN Maximum position This menu allows to change the PAN maximum position. To change the maximum position proceed as follows: 1. Use the UP/DOWN keys to find the “PP_MAX = 540” menu PP_MAX=540 2. Press “Enter” to confirm the choice. The text on the display begins to flash.
SGM Technology for lighting 3.12 Color Balance This menu gives access to the setting of Genio Mobile’s white balance. If it’s necessary to work with a fixed colour temperature, this menu must be used. 1. Use the UP/DOWN keys to find the “COLBALANCE” menu COLBALANCE 2.
4. Press “Enter” to confirm the changes. 3.19 Day of the week It is of fundamental importance to set the day of the week on the Genio Mobile if it has to be used later in Stand-alone mode. 1. Use the UP/DOWN keys to find the “DAY” menu DAY=TUE 2.
SGM Technology for lighting 3.20 Time It’s just as important to set Genio Mobile’s on-board clock if it has to be used later in Stand-alone mode. 1. Use the UP/DOWN keys to find the “C” (Clock) menu 2. Press “Enter” to confirm the choice. The first two numbers (relative to the C 12:06:20 hours) will begin to flash on the display.
6. Keep “Enter” pressed down for a few seconds if you wish to exit the TEST menu 3.24 Head and motors card temperature The TEMPERATUR menu is used to view the current temperature of the Genio Mobile’s head and motors card. 1. Use the UP/DOWN keys to find the “TEMPERATUR” menu TEMPERATUR 2.
The Scheduler menu gives access to the programming of “events” able to run the playback of programs previously prepared on-board the Genio Mobile, with the necessary times and modes. There are 48 events and each one can control the start and stop time of a program day by day on a weekly basis.
SGM Technology for lighting 3.31 Error message Error message Description NO SIGNAL No signal on the DMX input. SIGNAL ERROR Signal on DMX input disturbed. - 35 - Genio Mobile User Manual 1.00...
SGM Technology for lighting ONTROL HANNELS 4.1 Controlling the fixture via DMX The following table shows the control channels of the Genio Mobile 3 and Genio Mobile 5 and relative on- board patch. Channel Function Description Ch 1 Shutter/Strobe Shutter and strobe functions are adjustable and random. Pulse...
SGM Technology for lighting TROBE HANNEL DMX Value Central Value Description 0 - 7 Shutter closed 8 - 15 Shutter open 16 - 151 Linear Strobe frequency adjustment from 1 to 20 Hz 152 - 159 Pulse open effect low speed...
SGM Technology for lighting SPEED OVEMENT PEED HANNEL Mspeed times Mspeed times Mspeed times Value in seconds Value in seconds Value in seconds Controller 0 - 3 cross fade - 38 - User Manual 1.00 Genio Mobile...
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SGM Technology for lighting Mspeed times Mspeed times Mspeed times Value in seconds Value in seconds Value in seconds 176 – 177 180 – 181 183 – 184 185 – 186 188 – 189 190 – 191 193 – 194 195 –...
NOT BALANCED of Genio Mobile, should the channel 8 be set at DMX=000. 5.3 Infrared (IR) use Genio Mobile can also be used through its remote IR control when the DMX line is not connected to the fixture. The IR signal will be automatically detected, without performing any particular setting, when the...
Genio Mobile programming is possible if the fixture isn’t receiving a DMX 512 or RS 232 signal. Make certain that the fixture is not receiving DMX 512 or RS 232 signals and configure Genio Mobile as a “MASTER” (see. “Master Configuration“ in the previous chapter).
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SGM Technology for lighting Step 3 – CHOOSING THE FIXTURE NUMBER 1. Use the UP key to pass to the “FIXT=ALL” menu FIXT=ALL 2. Press “Enter” and “FIXT=” will begin to flash Use the UP/DOWN keys to choose: FIXT=ODD - ”ALL” if the scene to be created involves all fixtures (MASTER + SLAVES).
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SGM Technology for lighting Step 9 - GREEN 1. Use the UP key to pass to the “GREEN=0 %” menu GREEN=70 % 2. Press “Enter” and “GREEN=” will begin to flash 3. Use the UP/DOWN keys to choose the required value of the COLOUR- Green channel for the current scene.
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SGM Technology for lighting The STIME menu gives access to the adjustment of the total scene time. The time can be configured in hours, minutes and seconds 1. Use the UP key to pass to the “STIME_h=0” menu STIME_h=2 2. Press “Enter” and “STIME_h=” will begin to flash 3.
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THE EVENT SCHEDULER Scheduler is a Genio Mobile menu that allows to organize a series of 48 events over a period of a week and which are repeated week after week. Each event can control the day and time of the start and finish of one of the ten programs already prepared on board the Genio Mobile, in order to automate playback, without the need for any external operators.
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SGM Technology for lighting Step 3 – CHOOSING THE DAY 1. Use the UP key to pass to the “DAY=MON” menu DAY=FRI 2. Press “Enter” and “DAY=” will begin to flash 3. Use the UP/DOWN keys to choose the day of the week on which the event must begin.
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4. Press “Enter” to exit the “ENABLE” menu and confirm Repeat the above steps to program other events on the Genio Mobile. Once programming is finished, keep “Enter” pressed down for approximately 6 sec. In order to exit the “SCHEDULER”...
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