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GROUNDCONTROL
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  • Page 1 SOFTWARE VERSION 2.0 WWW.PRG.COM GROUNDCONTROL ™ REMOTE FOLLOWSPOT SYSTEM ™ USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 All other brand names which may be mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This manual is for informational use only and is subject to change without notice. Please check www.prg.com for the latest version.
  • Page 3 FOREWORD Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 4 Never unplug the equipment by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or damage along its length or at either end. Replacement cords may be ordered from PRG. Consignes de Sécurité Importantes Lisez ces instructions.
  • Page 5 Ne jamais débrancher l'appareil en tirant sur le cordon d'alimentation. Toujours saisir fermement la fiche et tirez-le tout droit hors de la prise. Ne pas utiliser un cordon qui présente des fissures ou des dommages sur toute sa longueur ou aux extrémités. Cordons de rechange peuvent être commandées auprès PRG. Revision History...
  • Page 6 Notes GROUNDCONTROL™ REMOTE FOLLOWSPOT SYSTEM™ USER MANUAL...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction About This Guide..............................1 Additional Documentation ............................1 Customer Service ..............................1 Description Overview................................... 2 Included Items ................................4 Optional Items ................................5 4-Way Switch..............................5 Fiber Optic Cables ............................. 6 Components................................7 External Controls and Connections ........................7 GroundControl Luminaires .............................
  • Page 8 Beam Iris ................................. 30 Zoom/Intensity ..............................30 Zoom In/Out ..............................30 Day/Night Modes ............................31 Reticle................................31 Blackout ................................31 Camera Iris ..............................31 Presets ................................31 4-Way Switch Control ............................32 DMX Control Channels ............................34 GC Bad Boy Spot Luminaire ........................... 34 GC Best Boy Spot Luminaire ..........................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    This manual provides necessary information regarding product safety, installation, and operation for the following PRG equipment: GroundControl™ Remote Followspot System™ Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you get the most out of your PRG product. Additional Documentation For more information, refer to the following manuals: Bad Boy®...

  • Page 10: Description

    DESCRIPTION Overview The PRG GroundControl™ Remote Followspot System™ allows a technician to remotely operate a high-output, automated luminaire as a followspot from up to 2,000 feet away. The GroundControl (GC) Remote Followspot System (RFS) consists of three parts: a GC Luminaire, a GC Truss Box, and a GC Followspot Controller.
  • Page 11 GroundControl Bad Boy software: v0.03 or greater GroundControl Best Boy software: v0.04 or greater GroundControl software: v0.15 or greater Sample Configuration: The following illustration shows a typical GroundControl Remote Followspot System configuration. XLR 4 XLR 4 Pin Truss Box XLR 5 Pin XLR 5 5’...

  • Page 12: Included Items

    Included Items The following illustration shows all items included with the GroundControl Remote Followspot System. AVAILABLE COUNTRY-SPECIFIC AC LINE POWER CORDS * Truss Box Safety Cable LED Monitor HDMI & DC Cable Truss Box Cable Bundle User Manual Road Case...

  • Page 13: Optional Items

    Included Items List: Item PRG Part Number Ecode 374C7- Truss Box 20.9833.0040 Includes 2 each 27781- (Chesboro Aluminum 2" Half) Safety Cable 55.9802.1000 27814- LED Monitor HDMI & DC Cable 25.9833.0015 374CA- Truss Box Cable Bundle 23.9833.0030 374C9- User Manual 02.9833.0001...

  • Page 14: Fiber Optic Cables

    It also reduces the likelihood of data corruption and/or signal interference due to the proximity of other power and data cables typically found in entertainment venues. Figure 4: opticalCON Fiber Optic Cable Terminated, extreme-duty quad cables: PRG Part No. Ecode Description 25.0013.0050 394AF- FIBER MM OPTICALCON QUAD ARMORED 50’...

  • Page 15: Components

    Components External Controls and Connections The following illustrations show the external controls and connections for the GroundControl Remote Followspot System components. Monitor MONITOR CONNECTIONS HDMI 12VDC Power HDMI Manual Controls (see details on the next page) Menu Touchscreen Followspot Handle Ethernet DMX512 Followspot Handle...
  • Page 16 Iris Adjustment Knob (luminaire) Menu Touchscreen Zoom / Intensity Fader (configurable) Multi-Function Adjustment Knobs Preset Buttons CAMERA ZOOM DAY/NIGHT RETICLE Reticle (Crosshairs) Button Zoom In / Out Buttons BLACKOUT Day / Night Mode Button Blackout Button CAMERA IRIS Intensity / Zoom Fader (configurable) Iris Adjustment Knob (camera)
  • Page 17 AC Power Output Power On/Off Switch DMX512 Output DMX OUT POWER TRUSS BOX FIBER THRU DMX IN POWER VIDEO 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 1A MAX. Auxiliary Video Output AC Power Input DMX512 Input (HD-SDI) Fiber Optic (to Truss Box) Figure 7: GC Followspot Controller - Interface Panel Detail Fiber Optic Camera Control (from Controller)

  • Page 18: Groundcontrol Luminaires

    ONTROL 4 WAY SWITCH Figure 9: 4-Way Switch (optional) GroundControl Luminaires In order to work with the GroundControl Remote Followspot System, the associated Bad Boy / Best Boy luminaire has been modified with a camera. GC Bad Boy GC Best Boy...
  • Page 19 The GC Bad Boy luminaires also have different color and gobo wheel configurations than standard Bad Boy luminaires. The GC Bad Boy wheel configurations are as follows: Gobo Wheel 1 Postion #1 Postion #7 Ecodes: Descriptions: Just Holes Cardboard Texture Open 41.9812.0047 41.9812.2000...

  • Page 20: Installation

    INSTALLATION Fixture Mount or position the GC luminaire as required. Refer to the appropriate Bad Boy or Best Boy luminaire user manual for detailed installation instructions. Truss Box The GC Truss Box can be hung horizontally or vertically from any 2-inch diameter truss. Two Mega-Coupler hooks are provided for this purpose.

  • Page 21: Controller

    Controller The GC Followspot Controller should be placed on a sturdy, flat surface large enough to accommodate the stand. Note: The cables should be positioned on the opposite side of the operator. To install GC Followspot Controller: Step 1. Extend legs of slider stand and place on floor (Figure 13). Lock in place by tightening two bottom locking knobs.

  • Page 22: Connecting Power And Data

    Connecting Power and Data Refer to Figure 14 on the following page. To connect power and data: Step 1. Connect opticalCON Armored Quad Fiber cable (up to 2000 feet) from GC Followspot Controller to Truss Box. Step 2. Connect 5-pin XLR cable from Truss Box to fixture’s DMX Input connector. (Part of Truss Box Cable Bundle.) Step 3.
  • Page 23 AC Line Cord * opticalCON Armored Quad Fiber Truss Box Cable Bundle AC Line Truss Box Cord * Up to 2000 ft GC Followspot Controller GC Luminaire AC Line Cord * HD-SDI Preview DMX Console (optional) Monitor (optional) * The configuration of the supplied AC Line Power Cords will be specific to your order.

  • Page 24: 4-Way Switch System

    4-Way Switch System When using a 4-Way Switch, it will be installed between the GC Followspot Controller and Truss Boxes as shown in Figure 15 below. Location A Location B Location C AC Line Cord * AC Line Cord * AC Line Cord * Truss Box Truss Box...

  • Page 25: Start-Up

    START-UP Power Up When powering up the GroundControl system, use the following recommended sequence: 1) Fixture 2) Truss Box 3) 4-Way Switch (if used). Allow one minute for the 4-Way Switch to boot up. 4) GC Followspot Controller There is no power on/off switches for the Truss Box or fixture. (Power is automatically applied once the power source is connected.) Power up the GC Followspot Controller by switching its power switch to the ON position (Figure 16).

  • Page 26: Setting Controller And Fixture Home Positions

    Setting Controller and Fixture Home Positions After power up, the home position of both the Fixture and the Controller needs to be set. The home position is where the fixture will be sent upon power-up of the GC Followspot Controller regardless of the position of the control arm. To set home position: Step 1.

  • Page 27: Configuring The Reticle

    Configuring the Reticle Targeting crosshairs, referred to as the "reticle," are available in the the camera view. The position and size of the reticle can be configured using the Settings menu. To configure reticle: Step 1. At Controller main menu, press CONFIG panel. Step 2.

  • Page 28: Operation

    OPERATION Using the Menu Touchscreen The GroundControl software is used to configure and control the system. The software menus are displayed on the GC Followspot Controller’s touchscreen. Menu Touchscreen Figure 18: GC Followspot Controller Menu Touchscreen Color Codes The software menus are color coded as follows: Blue - function control panels.

  • Page 29: Software Menus

    Software Menus The GC Followspot Controller software consists of a hierarchy of menu levels. Sub-menus, options, and alpha/ numeric keypads may be accessed by pressing the blue and red areas of these main menus. Pressing the right bar (X) while at a sub-menu will return to the previous menu. When power is applied, the Main menu will be displayed on the touchscreen.

  • Page 30: Configuration Menu

    Configuration Menu DMX Address - displays current DMX512 address. Press to bring up numeric keypad for inputting the address. Lamp - press panel to open Lamp Menu. Comm - displays currently active input protocol. Press to open Communication Menu. Status/Info - displays Truss Box status: OK (green) or XXX (red). Press to open Status Menu.

  • Page 31: Status Menu

    Status Menu Log - displays system status log. The log entries are stored in persistent memory and are retained through power down. Use touchscreen arrows to scroll up or down. Press CLR to bring up Clear Log Yes/No options. Press the LOG panel itself to scroll directly to the bottom, displaying the most recent log entries.

  • Page 32: Settings Menu

    Settings Menu Release Pan & Tilt - press to release control of the fixture's pan and tilt from the movement of the Control Arm. While released, the fixture's pan/tilt functionality can be controlled by the two left-most encoders just below the touchscreen. Use this to align the pan and tilt of the fixture with the orientation of the Control Arm.

  • Page 33: Manual Control Menu

    Manual Control Menu The Manual Control menu allows control of additional fixture Bad Boy Manual Control mechanisms (color, gobo, etc.) with the three encoders below the touchscreen in order to create a "look" which can then be stored as a preset. The mechanism group buttons (CYM, Beam, etc.) select which mechanisms are being controlled by the encoders.

  • Page 34: Store Preset Menu

    Store Preset Menu The Store Preset menu allows specific fixture mechanisms to be selected and stored in a preset in order to create "looks" that can be recalled at any time. (The system allows up to eight presets.) Press panels to selected one or more mechanisms, then press the desired preset button on the Control Arm as shown in Figure 20.

  • Page 35: Screen Lock

    Screen Lock The Screen Lock feature allows the touchscreen to be locked in order to prevent changes. When Screen Lock is enabled, the menu will default to the main screen and turn gray. During this time, the touchscreen will be inactive, but all GC Controller buttons will remain functional.

  • Page 36: Resetting Fixture Or Camera

    Resetting Fixture or Camera The associated fixture and/or its camera can be reset from the GC Followspot Controller using the Reset feature. To reset fixture/camera: Step 1. At main menu, press CONFIG panel. Step 2. At Configuration menu, press STATUS panel. Step 3.

  • Page 37: Manual Control

    Manual Control The Control Arm of the GC Followspot Controller provides handles, knobs, faders, and buttons for manual control of the associated fixture. Pan and Tilt The Control Arm can be swiveled up/down and right/left using the two followspot handles. As the unit is turned, the associated fixture will pan and tilt accordingly.

  • Page 38: Edge/Frost

    Edge/Frost Edge and Frost can be adjusted using the EDGE and FROST knobs on the Control Arm (Figure 23). The knobs will control Edge and Frost respectively, unless the Manual Control software menu is selected, in which case the three knobs will control parameters of the selected mechanism.

  • Page 39: Day/Night Modes

    Day/Night Modes The Night mode feature allows a performer to be seen on a virtually black stage. Day / Night modes can be toggled using the DAY/NIGHT button on the Control Arm (Figure 24). The button’s LED will be lit when the Controller is in Night mode. While in Night mode, the camera and the image displayed will be in high contract black and white.

  • Page 40: 4-Way Switch Control

    4-Way Switch Control The optional 4-Way Switch allows control of up to four different fixtures from the same Control Arm, but only one at a time. (See "4-Way Switch System" on page 16 for a diagram.) All fixtures being controlled by the same control arm must be on the same universe.
  • Page 41 When a 4-Way Switch is connected, the FIRMWARE VERSIONS panel of the Information menu will be blue to indicate it can be pressed. Pressing the panel brings up a Versions menu showing all connected truss box and fixture software versions. GROUNDCONTROL™...

  • Page 42: Dmx Control Channels

    DMX Control Channels The DMX control channel maps include commands for GroundControl Remote Followspot System functionality as shown in the tables below. GC Bad Boy Spot Luminaire Table 1: DMX Mapping for GC Bad Boy Chan Function Description 8-Bit Value...
  • Page 43 Table 1: DMX Mapping for GC Bad Boy Chan Function Description 8-Bit Value 16-Bit Value DMX Percent Stop 127-128 49-50% Counter-Clockwise 129-255 50-100% Slow Fast 100% COLOR MIX CONTROL Sets color mix control mode home: 0 Continuous 0-3% Spin Cyan 10-19 3-7% Spin Yellow...
  • Page 44 Table 1: DMX Mapping for GC Bad Boy Chan Function Description 8-Bit Value 16-Bit Value DMX Percent GOBO 1 Rotating Gobo 1 Choice / Modifier home: 0 Discrete Choice 0-64 0-16383 0-25% Open 0-1910 Gobo 1 8-16 1911-4005 Gobo 2 17-24 4006-6099 Gobo 3...
  • Page 45 Table 1: DMX Mapping for GC Bad Boy Chan Function Description 8-Bit Value 16-Bit Value DMX Percent Gobo 1 Index Fine Gobo 1 Index fine adjustment home: 0 Rotating CTB Wheel Choice / Modifier home: 0 Discrete Choice 0-64 0-16383 0-25% Open 0-1910...
  • Page 46 Table 1: DMX Mapping for GC Bad Boy Chan Function Description 8-Bit Value 16-Bit Value DMX Percent Fast 65535 100% CTB Index Fine CTB Index fine adjustment home: 0 ZOOM Zoom coarse adjustment home: 94 home: 24064 7° (narrow) 56° (wide) 65535 100% Zoom Fine...
  • Page 47 Table 1: DMX Mapping for GC Bad Boy Chan Function Description 8-Bit Value 16-Bit Value DMX Percent CAMERA RETICLE Camera reticle on/off home: 0 No change Reticle Off Reticle On 100% CAMERA EXPOSURE Camera exposure control home: 0 No change CAMERA ZOOM Camera zoom control home: 0...
  • Page 48 Table 1: DMX Mapping for GC Bad Boy Chan Function Description 8-Bit Value 16-Bit Value DMX Percent No Fade Out * Fade Out After 30s Fade Out After 60s Clear Logs Invert Pan Don't Invert Pan * Invert Tilt Don't Invert Tilt * Swap Pan/Tilt Don’t Swap Pan/Tilt * FSC: Intensity Scaling On...

  • Page 49: Gc Best Boy Spot Luminaire

    GC Best Boy Spot Luminaire Table 2: DMX Channel Mapping for GC Best Boy Chan Function Description 8-Bit Value 16-Bit Value DMX Percent INTENSITY Intensity Adjustment home: 0 Full 100% Pan linear coarse adjustment home: 127 32768 0° 615° 100% Pan Fine Pan fine adjustment home: 0...
  • Page 50 Table 2: DMX Channel Mapping (Continued) for GC Best Boy Chan Function Description 8-Bit Value 16-Bit Value DMX Percent COLOR MIX CONTROL Sets color mix control mode home: 0 Continuous Spin Cyan 10-19 Spin Yellow 20-29 Spin Magenta 30-39 Spin ALL mixers 40-49 Reserved 50-255...
  • Page 51 Table 2: DMX Channel Mapping (Continued) for GC Best Boy Chan Function Description 8-Bit Value 16-Bit Value DMX Percent GOBO 1 Rotating Gobo 1 Choice / Modifier home: 0 Discrete Choice 0-64 0-16383 0-25% Open 0-2339 Gobo 1 10-18 2340-4679 Gobo 2 19-27 4680-7019...
  • Page 52 Table 2: DMX Channel Mapping (Continued) for GC Best Boy Chan Function Description 8-Bit Value 16-Bit Value DMX Percent GOBO 2 Rotating Gobo 2 Choice / Modifier home: 0 Discrete Choice 0-63 0-16383 0-24% Open 0-2339 Gobo 1 10-18 2340-4679 Gobo 2 19-27 4680-7019...
  • Page 53 Table 2: DMX Channel Mapping (Continued) for GC Best Boy Chan Function Description 8-Bit Value 16-Bit Value DMX Percent EFFECT Effect control home: 146 Discrete Choice 0-146 0-57% Gag 3 (Oblong) 0-35 0-13% Gag 2 (Extruder) 36-71 14-27% Gag 1 (4-Facet Prism) 72-107 28-41% Open...
  • Page 54 Table 2: DMX Channel Mapping (Continued) for GC Best Boy Chan Function Description 8-Bit Value 16-Bit Value DMX Percent Fast Slow Pulse Counter-Clockwise 40-59 15-23% Slow Fast Ceiling Fan Clockwise 60-79 23-30% Fast Slow Ceiling Fan Counter-Clockwise 80-99 31-38% Slow Fast Slow Random 100-102...
  • Page 55 Table 2: DMX Channel Mapping (Continued) for GC Best Boy Chan Function Description 8-Bit Value 16-Bit Value DMX Percent Lamp: Douse Lamp: Wait on Power-Up * Lamp: Strike on Power-Up Lamp: Start Zoom Speed Select: Maintain Focus Zoom Speed Select: Move Fast * Gobo: Set Zero Position Display: Turn Backlight ON * Display: Turn Backlight OFF...
  • Page 56 Table 2: DMX Channel Mapping (Continued) for GC Best Boy Chan Function Description 8-Bit Value 16-Bit Value DMX Percent FRAMING 1 Blade 1A Position home: 0 Open Inserted 100% FRAMING 2 Blade 1B Position home: 0 Open Inserted 100% FRAMING 3 Blade 2A Position home: 0 Open...

  • Page 57: Followspot Controller Mechanism Selection (Bad Boy / Best Boy)

    Followspot Controller Mechanism Selection (Bad Boy / Best Boy) The "Controller Mechanism Select" channel (28 for Bad Boy / 31 for Best Boy) allows Remote Followspot Controller mechanisms to be selected as follows: DMX Range Mech 1 Mech 2 Mech 3 Mech4 Mech 5 No Change (leave mechanisms set as they are)

  • Page 58: Timing Channels

    Timing Channels Channel Functions Timing channel control improves the timed moves of certain groups of parameters. Timing channels support time values of up to six minutes. Bad Boy Timing Channel Allocations Best Boy Timing Channel Allocations Timing Timing Channel Function Channel Function Channel Channel...
  • Page 59 Timing Channels (Continued) Timing Channels % Value = Seconds % Value = Seconds 10.4 Full Speed 10.6 10.2 GROUNDCONTROL™ REMOTE FOLLOWSPOT SYSTEM™ USER MANUAL...
  • Page 60 Timing Channels (Continued) Timing Channels (Continued) % Value = Seconds % Value = Seconds GROUNDCONTROL™ REMOTE FOLLOWSPOT SYSTEM™ USER MANUAL...
  • Page 61 Timing Channels (Continued) % Value = Seconds Follows Cue Data GROUNDCONTROL™ REMOTE FOLLOWSPOT SYSTEM™ USER MANUAL...

  • Page 62: Software Update

    SOFTWARE UPDATE Updating GroundControl Software GroundControl software is updated using the two access ports (Figure 27) available on the underside of the Control Arm: Port 1 (DMX) - used to load firmware into the Control Arm’s Switch Board. Port 2 (Ethernet) - used to load firmware into the Control Arm's main board, the GC Truss Box, and the GC luminaire (connected to the arm).
  • Page 63 To update switch board: Step 1. Connect XLR cable between computer and PRG Node device or S400 System. Step 2. Connect XLR cable between Node / S400 and Control Arm Access Port 1 (Figure 27). Step 3. Open required .jar file.

  • Page 64: Software Crossload

    Software Crossload The Information menu provides a method for sending the current GC Followspot Controller software to any connected Controllers. Controllers can be daisy-chained using the DMX512 ports located on the Control Arm interface panel. Note: At the last Controller in the chain, install a male termination connector at the DMX OUT connector. Power Thru Power Thru Termination...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Guide The following table provides a list of common problems and possible solutions. Symptom Solution(s) Refer to... Ensure power cable is properly connected to Neutrik input page 14 connector No power to Controller Ensure power is switched on at source (mains, disconnect box, etc.) page 20 Ensure power on/off switch is ON Ensure power cable is properly connected to Neutrik input...
  • Page 66 Symptom Solution(s) Refer to... page 20 Reset GC Controller page 20 No camera iris Reset Truss Box page 28 Reset Camera page 20 GC Controller pan/tilt is very slow Reset GC Controller page 24 Pan/Tilt is very fast Check and adjust Pan/Tilt sensitivity page 14 Verify Truss Box has power Main menu displays Truss Box...

  • Page 67: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Quad Chassis Connector Cleaning To clean the fiber ends of panel-mount opticalCON Quad connectors, the individual LC connectors must be carefully removed from the rear of the connector. WARNING: Laser radiation. Do not look directly into fiber optic cable connectors without eye protection! Turn off source or disconnect both ends of cable before performing maintenance.

  • Page 68: Quad Cable Connector Cleaning

    Quad Cable Connector Cleaning WARNING: Laser radiation. Do not look directly into fiber optic cable connectors without eye protection! Turn off source or disconnect both ends of cable before performing maintenance. To clean quad cable connector: Step 1. Turn off source or disconnect both ends of the cable.

  • Page 69: Packing Equipment In Roadcase

    Packing Equipment in Roadcase Orientation and placement of the equipment in the roadcase is important. Always repack as shown in the following illustrations. (Note that the Truss Box Cable Bundle should be packed into the luminaire roadcase with the Truss Box.) GC RFS Packing Figure 31: Packing Equipment in GC RFS Roadcase GROUNDCONTROL™...

  • Page 70: Gc Bad Boy Packing

    GC Bad Boy Packing Figure 32: Packing Equipment in GC Bad Boy Roadcase GROUNDCONTROL™ REMOTE FOLLOWSPOT SYSTEM™ USER MANUAL...

  • Page 71: Gc Best Boy Packing

    GC Best Boy Packing Figure 33: Packing Equipment in GC Best Boy Roadcase GROUNDCONTROL™ REMOTE FOLLOWSPOT SYSTEM™ USER MANUAL...

  • Page 72: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications GC Followspot Controller 100-240v 50/60 Hz, 60 Watts Operating Temperature: 0ºC to 40ºC 14.5" Neutrik® powerCON In and Thru (368 mm) Neutrik® powerCON Thru: 10 Amps Maximum On/Off Switch XLR 5pin In and Thru 43" Accepts DMX512 (1,092 mm) Neutrik®...

  • Page 73: Gc Truss Box

    GC Truss Box 100-240v 50/60 Hz, 40 Watts 11.50 Operating Temperature: 0ºC to 40ºC Neutrik® powerCON In Neutrik® opticalQUAD Fiber Optic Connector Maximum distance of fiber: 2000 ft (609.6m) BNC Connector Input HD-SDI 1080p video from fixture XLR 5-pin Female 6.60 DMX Output to Fixture XLR 4-pin Female...

  • Page 74: Gc 4-Way Switch

    -20° to 120°F (-29° to 49°C) COOLING: Forced air. CONTROL: Compatible with all PRG consoles and a wide variety of DMX512 and Art-Net consoles. An internal Ethernet switch allows for daisy-chaining fixtures ON-BOARD CONTROL: Built-in LCD display with touchscreen featuring menu system control. ZOOM RANGE: Standard Mode - 8:1 from narrow spot of 7°...
  • Page 75 COLOR CORRECTION: (1) CTO wheel with seven color correction filters, and one (1) CTB wheel with seven color correction filters. ROTATING GOBOS: One (1) indexable, rotating gobo wheel with seven (7) gobos. Gobos are individually calibrated so the unit will automatically index the orientation of each gobo regardless of placement. PAN &...

  • Page 76: Gc Best Boy Remote Followspot Luminaire

    OPERATING TEMP: 0° to 120°F (18° to 49°C) CONTROL: Compatible with all PRG consoles and a wide variety of DMX512, Art-Net, and sACN consoles. DMX CHANNELS: 45 DMX512 channels required per unit. (36 DMX512 channels with Framing disabled.) ETHERNET BYPASS: A relay allows Ethernet signals to pass through daisy-chained luminaires even if power is removed.
  • Page 77 12.5" (318 mm) 3.88" (99 mm) 28" (711 mm) 5.78" (147 mm) 39.0" (991 mm) 35.16" 19.15" (893 mm) (486 mm) 22.6" (574 mm) 27.0" (686 mm) 16.75" (425 mm) 18.64" (473 mm) 32.43" (824 mm) 26.8" 11.4" (681 mm) (290 mm) Figure 38: GC Best Boy Hanging Configuration and Dimensions GROUNDCONTROL™...

  • Page 78: Quad Fiber Optic Cables

    Quad Fiber Optic Cables Neutrik® opticalCON ADVANCED connection system: Based on LC-Duplex connectors, but eliminates its weakness and guarantees a dust-protected, rugged connection. Includes a lockable, water-proof metal cap (designed especially for outdoor applications) and a rubber guard. Ergonomically designed cable strain relief improves the cable protection and water resistance in long-term use. Includes a dual sheath with a galvanized steel armor layer and additional heavy packing with Kevlar Aramid fibers.

  • Page 79: Case Dimensions And Weights

    Case Dimensions and Weights GC Followspot Controller Roadcase LOADED WEIGHT: 170 lbs (77.1 kg) + weight of fiber cable * * Fiber cable weight will vary depending on length. 22.5" (572 mm) 45" (1143 mm) 19.3" (490 mm) 24.3" 4.5" (617 mm) (114 mm) 14.8"...

  • Page 80: Gc Bad Boy Roadcase

    GC Bad Boy Roadcase LOADED WEIGHT: 350 lbs. (158.8 kg) 30.15" (766 mm) 48" (1219 mm) 29" (737 mm) 24" (610 mm) 14.43" (367 mm) 9.66" (245 mm) Figure 41: GC Bad Boy Roadcase Dimensions GROUNDCONTROL™ REMOTE FOLLOWSPOT SYSTEM™ USER MANUAL...

  • Page 81: Gc Best Boy Roadcase

    GC Best Boy Roadcase LOADED WEIGHT: 416 lbs (188.7 kg) 24" (610 mm) 52" (1321 mm) 39.5" (1003 mm) 33.8" (859 mm) 21" (533 mm) 12.8" (325 mm) Figure 42: GC Best Boy Roadcase Dimensions GROUNDCONTROL™ REMOTE FOLLOWSPOT SYSTEM™ USER MANUAL...
  • Page 82 Notes GROUNDCONTROL™ REMOTE FOLLOWSPOT SYSTEM™ USER MANUAL...
  • Page 83 GroundControl™ Remote Followspot System™ User Manual Version as of: May 9, 2016 PRG part number: 02.9833.0001 A...
  • Page 84 Production Resource Group, LLC Dallas Office 8617 Ambassador Row, Suite 120 Dallas, Texas 75247 www.prg.com...

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