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ETC High End Systems SolaWash 1000 User Manual

ETC High End Systems SolaWash 1000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Automated Luminaire User Manual Version 1.2 — Revision A...
  • Page 2 To view a list of ETC trademarks and patents, go to etcconnect.com/ip. All other trademarks, both marked and not marked, are the property of their respective owners. Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Contacting High End Systems Headquarters Technical Support FCC Information Patents Terms and Conditions and Warranty Information Product Modification Warning Mise En Garde Contre La Modification Du Produit Produktmodifikationswarnung Avvertenza Sulla Modifica Del Prodotto Advertencia De Modificatión Del Producto Important Safety Information Fixture Overview Dimensions...
  • Page 4 Connect DMX Cables to Fixture DMX Control and Ethernet Output Terminate DMX Set the DMX Start Address DMX Channels Ethernet Control Connect Ethernet Cables to a Fixture Ethernet Control and DMX Thru Set the DMX Start Address Set the Control Input and Universe Configure the Fixture Navigate the User Interface Set Fixture Parameters...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    SolaWash 1000 fixture. Contacting High End Systems High End Systems, Inc. is an ETC company. Headquarters For Customer Service or Sales support, please contact our company headquarters: 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA Tel: 512.836.2242...

  • Page 6: Product Modification Warning

    Product Modification Warning High End Systems products are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of the United States and International safety regulations. Modifications to the product could affect safety and render the product non-compliant to relevant safety standards. Mise En Garde Contre La Modification Du Produit Les produits High End Systems sont conçus et fabriqués conformément aux exigences de règlements internationaux de sécurité.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information Please read all instructions prior to assembling, mounting, and operating this equipment. Continued and safe operation of this fixture is the responsibility of the operator. This manual will give tips for that continued safe operation. At any time please contact High End Systems technical support for any safety concerns.

  • Page 8: Fixture Overview

    Fixture Overview For technical specifications of the SolaWash 1000 fixture, see the technical data sheet:  https://www.highend.com/documentation/SolaWash1000/SolaWash1000-Datasheet.pdf 1: Lens 2: Tilt lock 3: Display 4: [MODE/ESC] button 5: Left button 6: [Enter] button 7: Down button 8: Right button 9: Up button 10: Pan lock 11: Power in 12: Fuse...

  • Page 9: Dimensions

    Dimensions Dimensions shown are listed as inches [millimeters]. 19.7in [500mm] 18.1in 11.1in 8.6in [460mm] [282mm] [218mm] 28.6in [726mm] 22.6in 17.5in 19.5in [574mm] [444mm] [495mm] 4.7in 12.7in [118mm] [324mm] 7.1in [180mm] 23.8in [605mm] Fixture Overview...

  • Page 10: Safety Considerations

    Safety Considerations In order to ensure safe operation, follow the safety instructions and warning notes in this user manual and any instructions from the manufacturer representative. The SolaWash 1000 fixture is intended for professional use only. Not for residential use. •...

  • Page 11: General Operation And Use Guidelines

    • other persons who are not qualified and familiar with its functions to operate the fixture. Please use the original packaging if the fixture is to be transported. ETC and High End • Systems, Inc. will not be responsible for the fixture if packaging other than manufacturer provided packaging is used.

  • Page 12: Install The Fixture

    Install the Fixture WARNING: The installation location must support a minimum point load of 10 • times the weight of the fixture. The installation must always be secured with a secondary safety • attachment. An appropriate safety cable is supplied. Safety cable attachment must be rated by a safety factor of 10.
  • Page 13 Assemble the clamp (provided by others) to the Omega bracket and secure together using appropriately sized hardware (not provided). Align the assembled Omega bracket and quick-lock fasteners into the respective holes on the bottom of the fixture upper enclosure. Tighten each of the quick-lock fasteners fully, turning clockwise. You will hear and feel a click when the fastener is fully secured.

  • Page 14: Power

    Power Input and Power Factor Amps Watts 0.99 0.99 0.97 0.97 0.96 0.96 CAUTION: Using this fixture below 100 V on a 15 A breaker may cause the breaker to trip. Ensure that the circuit can handle the fixture's maximum potential draw before you connect it.

  • Page 15: Dmx Control

    DMX Control The SolaWash 1000 fixture operates on standard DMX512 control bus, controlled by a DMX console. The fixture requires 37 channels of DMX512 in standard mode. Attach the fixture to the control bus using a two-core, shielded cable with a 5-pin XLR connector (Belden 9729 is preferred).

  • Page 16: Connect Dmx Cables To Fixture

    Connect DMX Cables to Fixture The following instructions are guidelines for connecting DMX to your fixture. Your installation may vary. Connect the male XLR connector of a DMX data cable to the DMX Thru connector on the DMX control source. Connect the female XLR connector of the DMX data cable to the DMX In connector of the first fixture on the DMX control run.

  • Page 17: Set The Dmx Start Address

    Set the DMX Start Address Give each fixture a unique DMX starting address so that the correct fixture responds to the control signals. This DMX start address is the channel number from which the fixture starts to “listen” to the digital control information sent out from the control source. Modify the fixture DMX start address on the user interface, located on the upper enclosure.

  • Page 18: Ethernet Control

    Ethernet Control The SolaWash 1000 fixture includes two Ethernet ports that allow sending and receiving of control signals using the Art-Net protocol or sACN. Use a Cat5e (or better) cable and terminate to RJ45 connectors following the TIA/EIA 568B wiring standard. Connect Ethernet Cables to a Fixture The following instructions are guidelines for connecting Ethernet to your fixture.

  • Page 19: Ethernet Control And Dmx Thru

    Ethernet Control and DMX Thru You can use Ethernet control and DMX Thru. When a fixture is set up to receive Ethernet control input, it automatically distributes DMX via the DMX Thru port. The DMX-512 signal is sent as a single universe that corresponds to the universe of the fixture that is receiving Ethernet control.

  • Page 20: Configure The Fixture

    Configure the Fixture You can configure SolaWash 1000 fixtures through the onboard user interface. Navigate the User Interface Mode Esc. Mode Press the [MODE/ESC] button ( ) to access the main menu. (The display is powered by Esc. battery when the fixture has no power.) Browse the menu by pressing the up, down, left, or right navigation buttons.

  • Page 21: Set Fixture Parameters

    Set Fixture Parameters This section provides instructions to configure and set up the SolaWash 1000. See Navigate the User Interface on the previous page for information about the navigation buttons. Provide power to the fixture before configuring it. If you do not provide power, the fixture will use battery power to power the user interface.
  • Page 22 Navigate: Main Menu → Info → DMX Value View the DMX value of each of the fixture's channels (parameters of the fixture). Scroll to the parameter that you want to view (Pan, Tilt, etc.) and view the value. View Fixture Head Temperature Navigate: Main Menu →...

  • Page 23: Set Menu

    Set Menu Set the Status Options Navigate: Main Menu → Set → Status Parameter Value Description Close Shutter • Control mode when DMX is absent. The default No DMX Mode Hold • value is Hold. Auto Program • Reverse the pan movement of the fixture. The •...
  • Page 24 Select Input Navigate: Main Menu → Set → Select Input Select the control input for the fixture: DMX Only • Art-Net on IP2 • Art-Net on IP10 • sACN • Set Universe for Art-Net Navigate: Main Menu → Set → Set Universe When using Art-Net control input, set the universe (000–255).
  • Page 25 Parameter Value Description error messages after you have fixed the errors. You must enter the Service PIN to access this menu item. Set this parameter to ON in order to clear the error messages. The default setting is OFF. Set the Fans Mode Navigate: Main Menu →...

  • Page 26: Test Menu

    Test Menu Reset (Home) the Mechanical Positions on the Fixture Navigate: Main Menu → Test → Home Reset ("home") all features on the fixture, including, pan, tilt, colors, gobos, etc. Test the Fixture Navigate: Main Menu → Test → Self Test Run a self-test program on the fixture. When you run the test, the display indicates "Running"...

  • Page 27: Preset Menu

    Preset Menu Set the Playback Settings Navigate: Main Menu → Preset → Play Back Playback settings allow you to run an Auto Program as a Master fixture or in stand-alone mode, or to receive playback information from a different Master fixture. Preset programming requires one fixture to act as the Master.
  • Page 28 Select an Auto Program on the previous page Navigate to the Auto Program that you want to edit (Program 1, Program 2, etc.), and then set the Scene (SC001, SC002, etc.) for each step (Step 01, Step 02, etc.) in the Auto Program. You can set a maximum of 64 steps.

  • Page 29: Error Codes

    Error Codes When you apply power to the fixture, it runs a calibration (homing) sequence and displays any errors that it detects. Example: For example, when the display shows “Err Info: Pan Movement”, it means there is an error in channel 1. When multiple errors are present they will cycle on the display twice, and then the fixture will reset (restart).
  • Page 30 Frost 1 Wheel This message displays after the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist: the magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions (optical or magnetic sensor failure) • the stepper motor is defective or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed •...

  • Page 31: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and Maintenance Keep the following in mind during regular service and inspection: All screws for installing the device or parts of the device must be tightly connected and • must not be corroded. There must not be any deformations to the housing, lenses, rigging, and installation points •...
  • Page 32 Tel +512 836 2242 n Fax +512 837 5290 n 24 Hour Urgent Support: +512 836 2242 Web: highend.com n © 2019 Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. Product information and specifications subject to change. ETC intends this document to be provided in its entirety. SolaWash 1000 User Manual Rev A Released 2019-09...

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