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- Page 1 Wireless SQP (WSQP) Flame Effect System Wireless by COBRA Firing Systems User Manual Revision 02 – September 2019...
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Page 2: Maximum Flame Heights And Minimum Safety Distances
Le Maitre Ltd. Wireless SQP User Manual 1 Maximum Flame Heights and Minimum Safety Distances Fuel type Canisters Maximum flame Maximum flame Minimum safety Minimum safety fired height [m] height [ft] distance [m] distance [ft] Coloured Coloured Coloured Coloured Natural... -
Page 3: Safety Information
The Wireless SQP must not be used in confined spaces, under any conditions of rain, snow or precipitation of any fluids, strong winds or moving air which could cause the flame to divert from a vertical path. -
Page 4: Operational Guidance
Le Maitre Ltd. Wireless SQP User Manual 2.1 Operational Guidance The Wireless SQP is only suitable for indoor use, or situations that meet the same environmental conditions. The machine must only be used vertically, secured in position, protected from unauthorised interference, impact forces and vibration. - Page 5 DMX. Should DMX isolation or other devices be required for safe operation, this will be deemed solely the responsibility of the operator. Avoid live-wiring DMX to the Wireless SQP, i.e. do not plug in or unplug DMX cables while the controller is actively transmitting data.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Le Maitre Ltd. Wireless SQP User Manual 3 Contents Maximum Flame Heights and Minimum Safety Distances ................ 1 Safety Information ............................. 2 Operational Guidance ........................3 Contents ..............................5 Product Overview ............................7 Product Description ........................... 7 Features ............................. 8 Specification ............................ - Page 7 Le Maitre Ltd. Wireless SQP User Manual Final Notes ............................23 Troubleshooting ............................24 Maintenance ............................26 Firing Pin Adjustment ........................27 O-Ring Replacement ........................28 7.2.1 Canister base O-Ring........................ 28 7.2.2 Firing pin O-Ring ........................28 Cleaning of spark electrode ......................29 Preserving battery lifetime ......................
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Page 8: Product Overview
4 Product Overview 4.1 Product Description The Wireless SQP (WSQP) is a versatile real flame effect from Le Maitre Ltd, built on the foundation of the regular wired Salamander Quad Pro (SQP). The same four-canister system allows the unit to produce flames from 3.5m to over 7m in height. -
Page 9: Features
Le Maitre Ltd. Wireless SQP User Manual 4.2 Features Flame height from 3.5m to 8.5m Four canister system Multiple colours and fuels available in separate canisters (fitting the machine with multiple fuel types possible) Duration: 30 seconds continuous flame or 35 fireballs per canister ... -
Page 10: Specification
Le Maitre Ltd. Wireless SQP User Manual 4.3 Specification Power Requirements: 12V 7Ah Lead Acid Battery Universal AC, 85-264VAC, 47-63Hz (for internal charger only) External Fusing: Internal Fusing: 20A Yellow Automotive Blade Fuse Fuel Capacity: 4 x 500ml Canister Fuel Type:... -
Page 11: Dimensions
Le Maitre Ltd. Wireless SQP User Manual 4.5 Dimensions Figure 1 Dimensions of the WSQP in millimetres... -
Page 12: Canister Numbering
Le Maitre Ltd. Wireless SQP User Manual 4.6 Canister Numbering Figure 2 Top view showing canister numbering... -
Page 13: Power Recess Panel Description
Warning: WSQP will turn on when powered with charger alone even if one of the above requirements is not met. Firing under these conditions is strictly prohibited. Figure 3 Wireless SQP Recess Panel 8. Emergency Stop connections The emergency stop inputs simply require a wire link (short circuit) across the two terminals. The WSQP will not switch on without this being in place (this includes Battery Charging LED, but not charging process itself). -
Page 14: Operation
Remove the Wireless SQP (WSQP) from all packaging and place on a flat, stable surface. 5.1.1 Installing the battery If your WSQP arrived with battery packaged separately, before first use the Wireless SQP battery needs to be installed in the machine. Please follow the following procedure (screwdriver is required): 1. -
Page 15: Pre-Inspection
Install four canisters of Le Maitre Chameleon Flame Fuel or Le Maitre Salamander Flame Fuel by screwing the canisters into the brass canister bases. You are can use a different type of Le Maitre flame fuel for each slot. Ensure each canister is fully screwed in, however be careful not to over-tighten the canister as this risks damage to the canister, the canister base, and the seals within the canister base. -
Page 16: Control Panel
Le Maitre Ltd. Wireless SQP User Manual 5.3 Control Panel The Wireless SQP is configured through an on board control panel featuring a 16x2 OLED display, 4 x indicator LEDs and 4 x multi-function buttons. Figure 5 Wireless SQP Control Panel 5.3.1 Display... -
Page 17: Start-Up Sequence
Le Maitre Ltd. Wireless SQP User Manual 5.3.3 Start-up Sequence On start-up the WSQP displays the following info in sequence: First screen shows key switch position. Figure 6 Start-up screen showing key in TEST position Figure 7 Start-up screen showing key in ARM position ... -
Page 18: Buttons
Le Maitre Ltd. Wireless SQP User Manual Figure 11 Final screen in COBRA mode, showing operating channel 5.3.4 Buttons The buttons on the WSQP are dual purpose, and their operation depends on the display mode the system is in. By default the WSQP starts up in COBRA display mode (M:COBRA), and so when in this mode the button presses are passed directly to the COBRA transceiver. -
Page 19: Display Menu
Le Maitre Ltd. Wireless SQP User Manual 5.3.5 Display Menu The menu accessed manually on the WSQP display, is a simple, double direction, numbered, circular menu. Not all the menu items are settings, as some just contain information. Some menu items may be contextually hidden if they are not applicable to current setup. - Page 20 Le Maitre Ltd. Wireless SQP User Manual 4. Tilt Cutout (1=on, 0=off) o The WSQP has a safety tilt switch that will disable the machine if it is tipped beyond 40 degrees from vertical. This will prevent the machine from operating should it be knocked over. It is possible to disable/enable this tilt-switch if desired, by using the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle the setting.
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Page 21: Cobra Operation - With 18R2 Remote
Le Maitre Ltd. Wireless SQP User Manual 5.4 COBRA Operation – with 18R2 remote The WSQP can be operated wirelessly with a COBRA 18R2 remote. The WSQP has been designed to integrate seamlessly into the COBRA ecosystem; setup is very similar to a COBRA firing module. -
Page 22: Cue To Canister Relationship
Le Maitre Ltd. Wireless SQP User Manual 5.4.2 Cue to canister relationship The 18R2 has 18 individual cue firing buttons. On the WSQP however, each cue number is “mapped” in binary to address and provide the operator the ability to use a single cue to fire a specific combination of canisters. -
Page 23: Cobra Show Scripting
Canister 2 Natural 10ft 0:00:01.0s Canister 3 Green 10ft 0:00:05.0s Canister 2+4 Natural 15ft 0:00:10.5s 2nd machine all 4 - 25ft Table 3 Example csv file with two scripts For more information please contact Le Maitre Ltd or COBRA Firing Systems. -
Page 24: Manual Firing
5.6 Final Notes It is recommended that operators of the Wireless SQP take some time to familiarise themselves with the effects produced in order to achieve the best results. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Firing solenoid not Safety Delay has not Wait until arm indicator stops flashing. The LED activating elapsed will stop flashing when the Wireless SQP is ready to fire. Incorrect DMX channel Set to correct DMX channel. Refer to 5.3.5. Firing... - Page 26 Control panel buttons This is a safety feature. Do not press any buttons pressed while armed while machine is armed. Disarm Wireless SQP before approaching. Er1 displays in COBRA Contamination of Open top lid. Unplug red COBRA module from...
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Page 27: Maintenance
OFF positions, after the unit has been allowed to cool for at least 10 minutes. Sub-section 7.4 is exempt from these restrictions. The Wireless SQP features two service panels secured by 4xM4 bolts. Removal of these service panels allows access to the majority of user-serviceable components within the WSQP:... -
Page 28: Firing Pin Adjustment
Le Maitre Ltd. Wireless SQP User Manual 7.1 Firing Pin Adjustment While the firing solenoid is not active, the firing pin should not protrude above the top surface of the canister base: Figure 15 Correct and Incorrect firing pin positions If the pin protrudes above the top surface of the canister base, this might lead to the pin opening the canister valve as a canister is installed, causing gas to be released. -
Page 29: O-Ring Replacement
6-12 canisters is usually appropriate, however this will vary based on the precise operating conditions of the unit. In addition, if the Wireless SQP fails to fire correctly, or the response when firing is delayed or ‘sticky’, the firing pin O-ring must be cleaned or replaced. -
Page 30: Cleaning Of Spark Electrode
Wireless SQP User Manual To access the firing pin O-ring: 1. Remove the rubber plug from the base of the Wireless SQP. 2. Remove the thrust rod from the solenoid by sliding it out the base of the unit, through the un- plugged hole. -
Page 31: Contact Details
Le Maitre Ltd. Wireless SQP User Manual 8 Contact Details Le Maitre Ltd 6 Forval Close Wandle Way Mitcham Surrey CR4 4NE Tel: +44 (0)20 8646 2222 Fax: +44 (0)20 8646 1955 Email: info@lemaitreltd.com USA: Le Maitre USA, LLC 13975 Grand Valley Parkway... -
Page 32: Warranty
Le Maitre Canisters. Le Maitre Ltd considers all of its products to be safe for use in the application it was intended. Le Maitre Ltd takes no responsibility for misuse or incorrect use. Always refer to the equipment owner’s manual for... - Page 33 Le Maitre Ltd. Wireless SQP User Manual Le Maitre Ltd 6 Forval Close, Wandle Way Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4NE Le Maitre is a registered trademark of Le Maitre Ltd...
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