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Rosco VORTEX 360 Manual

Dual rotator with variable speed control
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VORTEX 360™
DUAL
ROTATOR
With
Variable Speed Control
Manual Ver. 4

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  • Page 1 VORTEX 360™ DUAL ROTATOR With Variable Speed Control Manual Ver. 4...

  • Page 2: Parts And Functions

    B gobos (86mm). Adjusting the speed and direction of the rotation is as simple as sliding a switch on the modu- lar power adapter. Parts and Functions Below is a picture of the Vortex 360 and its power adapter with various components labeled. Motor Cover Transformer Motor Assy.
  • Page 3 4) Replace steel gobo stepper ring in gobo gear. 5) Replace gobo retaining spring in gobo gear. Metal gobo placed in Vortex 360. Note: Avoid using bent or damaged metal gobos as they may result in jam- ming of the mechanism, which can lead to damage of the motor.
  • Page 4 3) Use safety cable through handle of Vortex 360 to attach to fixed safety point. 4) Make sure power adapter cable is not touching any part of the fixture.

  • Page 5: Operation

    0. Note: The rotational speed of the Vortex 360 can be remotely c o n t ro l l e d by plugging the power adapter into an electronic dimmer output (set the power adapter to 12V for best results).

  • Page 6: Troubleshooting And Repairs

    TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRS Gobos Not Rotating and Vortex 360 Motor Not Running Possibility #1 – Gears are jammed Make sure nothing is preventing gears from rotating properly. If they will not rotate freely, don’t try to force them. If they are jammed, remove the obstruction and test.
  • Page 7 CANNOT FOCUS IMAGE Possibility #1 – Gobo is bent or broken Remove Vortex 360 from fixture and check both gobos. Possibility #2 – Problem with fixture I n s e rt new gobo in pattern holder and place in fixture. Make sure that image can focus properly.

  • Page 8: Replacing The Motor

    5 ) Lift the motor out and make sure not to lose the dri ve gear or motor pad. 6) Place the new motor into the Vortex 360 in place of the o l d o n e. M a ke sure that the motor pad is between the motor and the metal.

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    VORTEX 360 SPECIFICATIONS S i z e HxWxD - 12.5” x 4.75” x 2.5” (319mm x 120mm x 64mm) Unit - 2lb. 12oz lbs. (1.25 kg) Power adapter - 0.625 lbs. (.28 kg) Supported ETC Source 4 Fixtures Altman 1KL Supported Standard B Size - 2.5”...
  • Page 10 Dimensioned Vortex 360...
  • Page 11 For all repairs, wa r ranty issues and parts needs, please contact our service center. Rotad 1675 Brandywine Ave, Suite B Chua Vista, CA 91911 800-468-0114 ext. 11 You can also call your local Rosco dealer for parts and information.
  • Page 12 Rosco Laboratories, Inc. 52 Harbor View Ave., Stamford, CT 06902 (203) 708-8900 1 (800) ROSCO NY FAX (203) 708-8919 1265 Los Angeles St., Glendale, CA 91204 (818) 543-6700 1 (800) ROSCO LA FAX: (818) 662-9470 Rosco Laboratories, Ltd. 1241 Denison St. #44, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 4B4 (905) 475-1400 (888) ROSCO TO FAX: (905) 475-3351 Roscolab, Ltd.

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