City Theatrical AUTOYOKE Quick Setup Instructions

AUTOYOKE QUICK SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions are intended to provide the information required to hang and cable the AutoYoke quickly. They are
not intended to replace the AutoYoke Users Manual. Read the manual prior to operating the AutoYoke for complete
operating instructions.
SECTION 1: SAFE OPERATION OF THE AUTOYOKE
· Follow all applicable safety procedures as recommended by the lighting fixture manufacturer.
· Always ground the power supply electrically.
· Do not operate the AutoYoke when the fixture and yoke are not properly balanced. See Section 2
· Only use accessories that are authorized by City Theatrical due to possible electrical incompatibility or
out of balance hazard. See Section 4.
· Loose hardware on both the AutoYoke and the lighting fixture is hazardous and will result in a lack of
repeatability and noise.
· Do not lift the AutoYoke by the lighting fixture, use the handles on the power supply or the hanging
clamps.
· Follow all DMX protocol requirements when cabling the AutoYoke DMX chain.
SECTION 2: BALANCE AND ACCESSORIES
It is critical to the operation of the AutoYoke to balance the lighting fixture when using a Color Scroller or any other
gel frame accessory. The lighting fixture will be in balance when it freely drifts to a horizontal position.
1. Place all accessories on the lighting fixture.
2. Place the Counterweight Halo on the Autoyoke Cradle 1/4x20x3/4" socket head screws. See Figure 1.
3. Add or remove counterweight wrings and secure in place with the 1/2x20x2" socket head screws.
Figure 1. Adding Counterweights
SECTION 3: HANGING THE AUTOYOKE
It is important to consider the orientation of the power supply when hanging the AutoYoke so that the optimal range
of travel is available. See Figure 2.
Cable and Power Switch
Tilt 50/50 position
Figure 2. AutoYoke Orientation
Pan 50/50 position