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- Page 1 MANUAL ENGLISH Expression 550S Ordercode: 41394 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Expression 550S Table of contents Warning ................................... 3 Safety Instructions ..............................3 Operating Determinations ............................5 Rigging ..................................5 Connection with the mains ............................. 6 Return Procedure ..............................7 Claims ..................................7 Description of the device ............................. 8 ... - Page 3 Expression 550S 23 channels (PERSON2) ............................27 17 channels (CMY)............................... 30 Channel Settings ..............................32 Maintenance ................................33 Replacing the Fuse ..............................33 Gobo Size ................................. 34 Replacing a gobo from the rotating gobo wheel .................... 34 ...
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Page 4: Warning
Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing. Your shipment includes: Showtec Expression 550S ● Mounting bracket with quick-locks ●... - Page 5 • If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue the use immediately. Pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Showtec dealer for service.
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Page 6: Operating Determinations
Expression 550S • The user is responsible for correct positioning and operating of the Expression. The manufacturer will not accept liability for damages caused by the misuse or incorrect installation of this device. • This device falls under protection class I. Therefore it is essential to connect the yellow/green conductor to earth. -
Page 7: Connection With The Mains
Expression 550S The Expression can be placed on a flat stage floor or mounted to any kind of truss with a clamp or quick locks. Improper installation can cause serious injuries and/or damage of property! Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. -
Page 8: Return Procedure
Expression 550S Return Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned without an RMA number will be refused. Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility. -
Page 9: Description Of The Device
Expression 550S Description of the device Features The Expression 550S is a moving head with high output and great effects. Input voltage: 100-240V AC, 60/50Hz Power consumption: 105W Light source: 1 x RGBW 60W LED Light output: 4400 Lux @ 2m ... -
Page 10: Backside
09) 5-pin DMX signal connector OUT Installation Remove all packing materials from the Expression 550S. Check if all foam and plastic padding is removed. Connect all cables. Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly. -
Page 11: Control Modes
Expression 550S Control Modes There are 4 modes: • Auto • Manual (Custom) • Master/Slave • DMX-512 (17CH, 17CH, 18CH, 23CH) One Expression (Auto and Manual) 01) Fasten the effect light to a firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. -
Page 12: Multiple Expressions (Dmx Control)
Expression 550S Multiple Expressions (DMX Control) 01) Fasten the effect light to a firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141). 03) Use a 3-pin/5-pin XLR cable to connect the Expressions and other devices. -
Page 13: Fixture Linking
Expression 550S Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows of two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support. -
Page 14: Control Panel
Expression 550S The Expression 550S can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand-alone mode. Control Panel A) MENU button ENTER button C) DOWN button D) UP button LCD display Fig. 05 Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller. -
Page 15: Menu Overview
Expression 550S Menu Overview Ordercode: 41394... -
Page 16: Main Menu Options
Expression 550S Main Menu Options 01) On start-up, the device will display information about the device’s current temperature, DMX address, current channel mode and the software version. 02) Press the ENTER button to open the main menu. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle through the main menu options. -
Page 17: Personality
Expression 550S 2. Personality With this menu you can set the desired DMX channel mode/personality. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose one of the 4 channel modes HSIC (17 channels), PERSON1 (18 channels), PERSON2 (23 channels) or CMY (17 channels): 02) Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice. -
Page 18: Blackout
Expression 550S 3.3. Blackout 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose between OFF and ON. 02) Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice. 03) If you have chosen ON, the light output will be blacked out during pan/tilt movement. -
Page 19: Settings
Expression 550S 3.11. Settings 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose between the following options: 02) Press the ENTER button to open the desired menu. 3.11.1. Settings Lock 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose between ON and OFF. 02) Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice. -
Page 20: Stand-Alone
Expression 550S 4. Stand-alone With this menu you can set the desired operation mode. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle between RUN and EDIT. 02) Press the ENTER button to open the desired menu. 4.1. Run 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose one of the following 6 operation modes: ... - Page 21 Expression 550S 04) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle through the following step characteristics: PAN (continuous pan, 0-255) TILT (0-255, from 0-270°) RED (0-255, from dark to brightest) GREEN (0-255, from dark to brightest) BLUE (0-255, from dark to brightest) ...
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Page 22: Info
Expression 550S 5. Info With this menu you can monitor the device’s current temperature, error log and software version. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle between the following menus: 02) If you have chosen SYSTEM ERROR, press the ENTER button to open. If everything is fine, the display will read “No errors!”... -
Page 23: Service
Expression 550S 7. Service With this menu you can calibrate pan/tilt, RGB and the color temperature. 01) Once you have entered the menu, the display will show: 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose one of the 3 options: ... -
Page 24: Dmx Channels
Expression 550S DMX Channels 17 channels (HSIC) Channel 1 – Horizontal movement (Pan) Move the slider up, in order to move head horizontally (PAN). Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0-255). The head can be turned by 540°... - Page 25 Expression 550S Channel 14 – Rotating gobo wheel + Gobo Shake Dimmer must be open Open / White 8-15 Gobo 1 16-23 Gobo 2 24-31 Gobo 3 32-39 Gobo 4 40-47 Gobo 5 48-55 Gobo 6 56-63 Gobo 7 64-71...
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Page 26: Channels (Person1)
Expression 550S 18 channels (PERSON1) Channel 1 – Horizontal movement (Pan) Move the slider up, in order to move head horizontally (PAN). Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0-255). The head can be turned by 540°... - Page 27 Expression 550S 230-239 6500K 240-255 8000K Channel 13 – Strobe Dimmer must be open 0-10 Not functional 11-99 Strobe, from low to high frequency (0-20Hz) 100-109 Not functional 110-255 Strobe, from 0,3 to 2Hz Channel 14 – Focus 0-255 Gradual focus adjustment, from near to far Channel 15 –...
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Page 28: Channels (Person2)
Expression 550S 60-69 Fan speed (AUTO) 70-79 AUTO1 80-89 AUTO2 90-99 CUSTOM 100-109 TEST 110-119 Reset 120-129 Not functional 130-139 Dimming curve 0 (OFF) 140-149 Dimming curve 1 (DIM1) 150-159 Dimming curve 2 (DIM2) 160-169 Dimming curve 3 (DIM3) 170-179... - Page 29 Expression 550S Channel 12 – Blue fine Dimmer must be open 0-255 Gradual adjustment Blue, from 0-100% Channel 13 – White Dimmer must be open 0-255 Gradual adjustment White, from 0-100% Channel 14 – White fine Dimmer must be open...
- Page 30 Expression 550S 80-87 Gobo 1 shake effect, from slow to fast 88-95 Gobo 2 shake effect, from slow to fast 96-103 Gobo 3 shake effect, from slow to fast 104-111 Gobo 4 shake effect, from slow to fast 112-119 Gobo 5 shake effect, from slow to fast...
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Page 31: Channels (Cmy)
Expression 550S 17 channels (CMY) Channel 1 – Horizontal movement (Pan) Move the slider up, in order to move head horizontally (PAN). Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0-255). The head can be turned by 540°... - Page 32 Expression 550S Channel 12 – Strobe Dimmer must be open 0-10 Not functional 11-99 Strobe, from low to high frequency (0-20Hz) 100-109 Not functional 110-255 Strobe, from 0,3 to 2Hz Channel 13 – Focus 0-255 Gradual focus adjustment, from near to far Channel 14 –...
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Page 33: Channel Settings
Expression 550S 90-99 CUSTOM 100-109 TEST 110-119 Reset 120-129 Not functional 130-139 Dimming curve 0 (OFF) 140-149 Dimming curve 1 (DIM1) 150-159 Dimming curve 2 (DIM2) 160-169 Dimming curve 3 (DIM3) 170-179 Dimming curve 4 (DIM4) 180-255 Not functional Channel Settings... -
Page 34: Maintenance
04) The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue. The Expression 550S requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light output will be significantly reduced. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. -
Page 35: Gobo Size
Expression 550S Gobo Size 01) Disconnect mains power supply and set the switch to OFF. 02) Make sure that the gobo which you want to insert has the same size. For the right size, see below. Fig. 06 Replacing a gobo from the rotating gobo wheel Fig. -
Page 36: Rotating Gobo Wheel
Expression 550S 06) Gently lift up the gobo holder by 10º and then gently pull out the gobo from its position. Fig. 08 07) Very carefully take the gobo out of the gobo holder with a pair of pliers. 08) Place the new gobo in the gobo holder. Carefully put the pinchcock back, gently press the pinchcock a little bit together. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Suspect three potential problem areas as: the power supply, the LEDs, the fuse. 01) Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply. 02) The LEDs. Return the Expression to your Showtec dealer. 03) The fuse. Replace the fuse. See page 33 for replacing the fuse. - Page 38 Expression 550S Problem Probable cause(s) Solution One or more • Check if power is switched on and No power to the fixture cables are plugged in fixtures do not function at all Primary fuse blown • Replace fuse Fixtures reset The controller is not connected.
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Page 39: Product Specifications
Expression 550S Product Specifications Model: Showtec Expression 550S Input voltage: 100-240V AC, 60/50Hz Power consumption: 105W (full output) DMX linking: 30pcs Fuse: T2,5AL/250V Dimensions: 205 x 240 x 355 mm (LxWxH) Weight: 7,4 kg Operating and Programming: Signal pin OUT:... -
Page 40: Dimensions
Expression 550S Dimensions Ordercode: 41394... -
Page 41: Notes
Expression 550S Notes Ordercode: 41394... - Page 42 Expression 550S Ordercode: 41394...
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