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ETC HIGH END SYSTEMS SolaFrame Theatre User Manual

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  • Page 1 Automated Luminaire User Manual Version 1.2.5 — Revision C...
  • 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 Welcome 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 Set the DMX Start Address DMX Channels Configure the Fixture Navigate the User Interface Set Fixture Parameters DMX Address Info Menu Set Menu Test Menu Preset Menu Error Codes Cleaning and Maintenance SolaFrame Theatre User Manual...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    SolaFrame Theatre 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:...
  • Page 6 SolaFrame Theatre User Manual...
  • Page 7 Welcome...

  • Page 8: Fcc Information

    FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Fixture Overview

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

  • Page 11: Dimensions

    Dimensions Dimensions shown are listed in millimeters. Fixture Overview...

  • Page 12: 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 SolaFrame Theatre fixture is intended for professional use only. Not for residential • use.

  • Page 13: 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 14: Install The Fixture

    Install the Fixture WARNING: 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. • Use of third party clamps are permitted, but they should comply with, •...
  • Page 15 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 16: Dmx Control

    DMX Control The SolaFrame Theatre fixture operates on standard DMX-512 control bus, controlled by a DMX console. The fixture requires 47 channels of DMX-512 in standard mode. Two XLR termination receptacles are available: one for connection of DMX Input, and one for DMX Out (used when daisy-chaining to additional fixtures on the DMX control bus).

  • Page 17: 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 Out 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 18: 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 19: Configure The Fixture

    Configure the Fixture You can configure SolaFrame Theatre fixtures through the onboard user interface. Navigate the User Interface Press and hold the [MODE/ESC] button until the display flashes. (The display is powered by battery when the fixture has no power.) Browse the menu by pressing the up, down, left, or right navigation buttons.

  • Page 20: Set Fixture Parameters

    Set Fixture Parameters This section provides instructions to configure and set up the SolaFrame Theatre. 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 21 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. The DMX value that you view is the DMX value that displays on the main window of the UI until you select a different DMX value to view.

  • Page 22: Set Menu

    Set Menu Set the Status Options Navigate: Main Menu → Set → Status Parameter Value Description Close • Hold Control mode when DMX is absent. The default value • No DMX Mode is Hold. Auto • Music • Reverse the pan movement of the fixture. The default •...
  • Page 23 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 and sACN Navigate: Main Menu → Set → Set Universe When using Art-Net control input, set a universe value of 000–255.
  • Page 24 Access Service Settings Navigate: Main Menu → Set → Service PIN Parameter Value Description You must enter the Service PIN in order to access the Service PIN Service PIN XXX other Service Setting parameters. The default Service PIN is 050. This password-protected menu item lets you modify the RDM UID.

  • Page 25: 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 an Individual Channel Navigate: Main Menu → Test → Test Channel Run a self-test program on individual channels.

  • Page 26: Preset Menu

    Re-Calibrate an Individual Feature Navigate: Main Menu → Test → Calibration Please contact technical support at High End Systems, Inc. before using this parameter. See Contacting High End Systems on page 1 You must enter the Calibration PIN in order to access the Calibration menu items. The default Calibration PIN is 050.
  • Page 27 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 28: 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: 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 29 Gobo 2 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 30: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and Maintenance CAUTION: Disconnect the fixture from mains power before starting any maintenance procedures. Keep the following in mind during regular service and inspection: All screws for installing the fixture or parts of the fixture must be tightly connected and •...
  • Page 31 Cleaning and Maintenance...
  • Page 32 Support support.etcconnect.com/HES © 2020 Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. n Product information and specifications subject to change. ETC intends this document to be provided in its entirety. n Trademark and patent info: etcconnect.com/ip SolaFrame Theatre User Manual Rev C Released 2020-02...

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