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Technospot™

User Manual

Technospot

User Manual

Version 1.1

November, 2011

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Page 1 High End Systems, Wholehog, and Lithopatterns are registered trademarks: and intellaspot, Internal Effects, the High End Systems globe logo, and the Hog logo are trademarks of Barco Lighting Sytems, High End Systems, High End Systems globe logo, and the Hog logo are trademarks of Barco Lighting Sytems, High End Systems, Inc.
Page 2: Contact Information
2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA Austin, TX 78758 USA voice: 800.890.8989 voice: 800.890.8989 fax: fax: 512.834.9195 512.834.9195 toll free: 800.890.8989 toll free: 800.890.8989 World Wide Web: World Wide Web: http://www.highend.com http://www.highend.com Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 3: Product Modification Warning
This symbol indicates the minimum focus distance from a combustible object. combustible object. This symbol cautions against mounting the fixture on or near a This symbol cautions against mounting the fixture on or near a flammable surface. flammable surface. Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 4 This symbol indicates that, while operating, equipment This symbol indicates that, while operating, equipment surfaces may reach very high temperatures. Allow the fixture surfaces may reach very high temperatures. Allow the fixture to cool before handling. to cool before handling. Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 5: Warranty Information
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Technospot Technospot...
Page 6: Patents
IE 0621495; IT 034244BE; 2005; IT 0621495; IT 0655144; JP 3495373; JP 3793577; NL 0621495; NL 0797503; NL 0969247; UK 0621495; UK 0655144; UK 0662275; UK 0797503; UK 0969247; UK 1447702; NL 0797503; NL 0969247; UK 0621495; UK 0655144; UK 0662275; UK 0797503; UK 0969247; UK 1447702; Technospot Technospot User Manual...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Technospot™ User Manual ................i Technospot™ User Manual ................i Contact Information ..................ii Contact Information ..................ii Product Modification Warning ................ iii Product Modification Warning ................ iii Important Safety Information ............... iii Important Safety Information ............... iii Warranty Information ...................
Page 8 Configuring Technospot for DMX Control ........... 13 Configuring Technospot for DMX Control ........... 13 Setting a Start Channel in Battery Mode ............13 Setting a Start Channel in Battery Mode ............13 Powering On the Fixture ................14 Powering On the Fixture ................14 Shutting Down the Fixture .................
Page 9 DMX Programming Options ................33 Programming with a DMX Console ..............33 Programming with a DMX Console ..............33 Technospot DMX Protocol ................34 Technospot DMX Protocol ................34 Pan and Tilt Parameters ................35 Pan and Tilt Parameters ................35 Color Parameters ..................
Page 10 Replacing Main Fuse .................. 55 Replacing Main Fuse .................. 55 Cleaning the Fixture ..................56 Cleaning the Fixture ..................56 Appendix A: MSpeed Conversion Table Appendix A: MSpeed Conversion Table ............ 53 ............ 53 Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Overview
Technospot fixtures have a prominent 5.3 inch lens, 11° to 34° zoom, and over 12,000 lumens of output. Technospot also includes a four-facet lens, 11° to 34° zoom, and over 12,000 lumens of output. Technospot also includes a four-facet prism, fast iris, and a unique animation wheel to provide additional effects.
Page 12: Construction
• Color LCD menu with battery operation • Low noise, high efficiency cooling system • Low noise, high efficiency cooling system • 3-pin and 5-pin XLR/RDM connectors • 3-pin and 5-pin XLR/RDM connectors • Roadcase included • Roadcase included Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 13: Specifications
Roadcase Dimensions: 680mm x 550mm x 870 mm (26.8in x 21.7in x 34in) Fixture Weight: 41 kg (90 lbs) Fixture Weight: 41 kg (90 lbs) Shipping Weight: 76kg (167.5 lbs) Shipping Weight: 76kg (167.5 lbs) Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 14: Wheel Components
Diameter: 29 mm ± .20 mm (1.14in ± .008in) Maximum image area: 24 mm (0.95 in ) Maximum image area: 24 mm (0.95 in ) Note: Metal Gobos are not recommended for Technospot fixtures Note: Metal Gobos are not recommended for Technospot fixtures Animation Wheel Animation Wheel Diameter: 150.0 mm ±...
Page 15: Cables And Connectors
2105 Gracy Farms Lane 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA Austin, TX 78758 USA voice:800.890.8989 voice:800.890.8989 Technospot fixed color wheel dichroic filters Technospot fixed color wheel dichroic filters fax: 512.834.9195 fax: 512.834.9195 80416030025 80416030025 Replacement fuse, 250V 12A...
Page 16 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Product Overview Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 17: Chapter 2: Setup And Configuration
Unpacking the Fixture Unpacking the Fixture The Technospot fixture ships in a road case specifically designed to protect the product during The Technospot fixture ships in a road case specifically designed to protect the product during transport. When unpacking, inspect the fixture for physical damage to components. High End transport.
Page 18: Installing A Power Cord Cap
Installing a Power Cord Cap Installing a Power Cord Cap The power cord for Technospot fixtures ships without a power cord cap. Use the information in this The power cord for Technospot fixtures ships without a power cord cap. Use the information in this section to install the correct power cord cap for your location.
Page 19: Mounting The Fixture
To mount the fixture upright, place the fixture on a sturdy, stable non-flammable surface that will support more than the 41 kg (90 lb) weight of the Technospot fixture. If the surface is above floor support more than the 41 kg (90 lb) weight of the Technospot fixture. If the surface is above floor height, use safety cables to secure the fixture to the surface.
Page 20 Setup and Configuration Setup and Configuration Use the following steps to mount a Technospot fixture on a standard truss: Use the following steps to mount a Technospot fixture on a standard truss: 1. Fix the clamp on the bracket by tightening the M12 screw on the bracket to the hole in the 1.
Page 21: Linking Technospot Fixtures
A Technospot fixture requires a 37 channel footprint on a standard DMX512 link. all the fixtures. A Technospot fixture requires a 37 channel footprint on a standard DMX512 link.
Page 22: Connecting To The Link
2. Solder a 120 ohm resistor, minimum of 1/4 watt, between 2. Solder a 120 ohm resistor, minimum of 1/4 watt, between Pin 2 and Pin 3. Pin 2 and Pin 3. 3. Reassemble the XLR connector. 3. Reassemble the XLR connector. Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 23: Configuring Technospot For Dmx Control
Each Technospot fixture requires a block of 37 consecutive channels on a standard DMX512 link. Up to 13 standard Technospot fixtures can be assigned to a single link. For more information on Up to 13 standard Technospot fixtures can be assigned to a single link. For more information on Start Channels, see Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment on page 22.
Page 24: Powering On The Fixture
Placing Fixture in Road Case Placing Fixture in Road Case Before shipping a Technospot fixture, lock the pan and tilt position so the fixture does not move Before shipping a Technospot fixture, lock the pan and tilt position so the fixture does not move during transit.
Page 25: Chapter 3: Menu System
Menu System Overview Menu System Overview The front panel on Technospot fixtures has a full color LCD screen and navigation buttons to The front panel on Technospot fixtures has a full color LCD screen and navigation buttons to display and operate the onboard menu system. You can use the Menu system to perform the display and operate the onboard menu system.
Page 26: Navigation Basics
Some option changes do not take effect until you fully exit the menu system. Battery Operation Battery Operation The Technospot fixture has an internal rechargeable battery that allows menu operation without The Technospot fixture has an internal rechargeable battery that allows menu operation without power applied to the fixture.
Page 27: Technospot Menu Map
CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 3 Menu System Menu System Technospot Menu Map Technospot Menu Map Menu Menu Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Option/Setting Option/Setting Description/Notes Description/Notes Sets the first value of a unique Sets the first value of a unique...
Page 28 Allows key operation Allows key operation Celsius Celsius Temp. C/F Temp. C/F Selects Temperature Scale Selects Temperature Scale Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Resets factory defaults Resets factory defaults Reset Default Reset Default Maintains changes Maintains changes Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 29 Color Wheel Color Wheel 0-255 0-255 Gobo Wheel 1 Gobo Wheel 1 0-255 0-255 Gobo Wheel 2 Gobo Wheel 2 0-255 0-255 Prism Prism 0-255 0-255 Focus Focus 0-255 0-255 Zoom Zoom 0-255 0-255 Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 30 Exits the battery mode and shuts Exit Battery Exit Battery off the display. off the display. Note: This menu only appears when you are in battery mode. Note: This menu only appears when you are in battery mode. Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 31: Menu System Options
The last valid Start channel for an intellaspot fixture is 476 (512–37+1). Setting a Start Channel Setting a Start Channel To address a Technospot fixture in battery mode: To address a Technospot fixture in battery mode: 1. Turn on the menu system by pressing and holding the 1.
Page 32: Determining Dmx Start Channel Assignment
Channel range is the number of consecutive channels a fixture requires. Each Technospot fixture requires a block of 37 consecutive channels on a 512-Channel DMX link. The Technospot fixture requires a block of 37 consecutive channels on a 512-Channel DMX link. The Start channel is the first number of a fixture’s channel range.
Page 33: Information Menu
Clr Lamp Time and Clr Last Run do not have additional options. When they are selected, they reset lamp hours or lamp run hours to 0. they are selected, they reset lamp hours or lamp run hours to 0. Technospot Technospot User Manual...
Page 34: Values Display
DMX decimal value. Head Temperature Head Temperature The Technospot fixture contains temperature sensors that monitor the air temperature inside the The Technospot fixture contains temperature sensors that monitor the air temperature inside the lamp housing.
Page 35: Lamp Menu
Lamp On/DMX and press the button to select. button to select. 3. Using the 3. Using the buttons, scroll to On and press the buttons, scroll to On and press the button to select. button to select. Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 36: Lamp Off/Dmx
Lamp Off/Temp and press the buttons, scroll to Lamp Off/Temp and press the button to select. The button to select. The factory set temperature will be displayed. factory set temperature will be displayed. Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 37: Set Menu
The default setting is Off. Select On to invert the fixture’s Tilt motion. The default setting is Off. Select On to invert the fixture’s Tilt motion. Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 38: Pan Degree
Pan Degree Pan Degree The standard pan range of a Technospot fixture is 0–540°. This option lets you expand the pan The standard pan range of a Technospot fixture is 0–540°. This option lets you expand the pan range to an upper limit of 630°.
Page 39: Fan Control
Temp C/F Temp C/F This options sets the temperature scale to Celsius or Fahrenheit. Celsius is the default setting. This options sets the temperature scale to Celsius or Fahrenheit. Celsius is the default setting. Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 40: Reset Default
Menu System Reset Default Reset Default This Set option lets you return all factory options. A Technospot fixture ships with the following This Set option lets you return all factory options. A Technospot fixture ships with the following factory default settings:...
Page 41: Test Options Menu
Manual Ctrl Manual Ctrl This test option lets you manually set a DMX value for any of the Technospot fixture’s 37 DMX This test option lets you manually set a DMX value for any of the Technospot fixture’s 37 DMX channels.
Page 42: Calibration
(not currently selected). display in red (not currently selected). 3. Press the 3. Press the button to select. The display will turn off. button to select. The display will turn off. Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 43: Chapter 4: Dmx Programming
3PC software are available from High End 3PC software are available from High End Systems to control Technospot fixtures (see Related Products and Accessories on page 5). For Systems to control Technospot fixtures (see Related Products and Accessories on page 5). For information on whether your DMX controller supports Technospot fixtures, contact the controller’s...
Page 44: Technospot Dmx Protocol
Technospot DMX Protocol Technospot DMX Protocol The Technospot fixture uses 37 channels of a standard DMX512 link to control motion, wheel The Technospot fixture uses 37 channels of a standard DMX512 link to control motion, wheel functions, frost, focus, zoom, iris, shutter and lamp function.
Page 45: Pan And Tilt Parameters
Pan and Tilt Parameters Pan and Tilt Parameters The Technospot fixture has a 540° pan range and a 245° tilt range. Two DMX channels provide The Technospot fixture has a 540° pan range and a 245° tilt range. Two DMX channels provide 16-bit adjustment to a fraction of a degree for pan and tilt position.
Page 46: Static Color Function
Static Color Function Static Color Function Technospot fixtures have a fixed color wheel with eight color positions plus Open. Technospot fixtures have a fixed color wheel with eight color positions plus Open. The Static Color Function parameter determines how the fixed color wheel moves.
Page 47: Static Color Position
Adjusts the wheel motion from slowest to fastest Adjusts the wheel motion from slowest to fastest Random Random Positions Positions Continuous Continuous 0-255 0-255 Position the wheel at any point from 0–360° Position the wheel at any point from 0–360° Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 48: Gobo Wheel Parameters
Gobo Wheel Parameters Gobo Wheel Parameters A Technospot fixture has two Gobo wheels each with six rotating lithopatterns™ plus an additional A Technospot fixture has two Gobo wheels each with six rotating lithopatterns™ plus an additional lithopattern for position 4 on Gobo Wheel 1. Each Gobo wheel uses Gobo Function and Gobo lithopattern for position 4 on Gobo Wheel 1.
Page 49: Gobo Function
Open Open 208-255 208-255 Spin Spin Stops wheel motion Stops wheel motion Positions Positions 1-255 1-255 Adjusts the wheel motion from slowest to fastest Adjusts the wheel motion from slowest to fastest Random Random Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 50: Gobo Rotate Function
0-255 Rotate the specified indexed aperture to any position Stop rotation Stop rotation Rotate or Animate Rotate or Animate 1-255 Set rotation speed from slowest to fastest 1-255 Set rotation speed from slowest to fastest Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 51: Prism Parameters
Prism Parameters Prism Parameters The Technospot fixture has a separate 4-facet prism that can be placed and rotated in the optical The Technospot fixture has a separate 4-facet prism that can be placed and rotated in the optical path and used along with gobo patterns and color mixing.
Page 52: Animation Wheel Parameters
The Animation wheel is a separate effect that can be layered onto the light beam output of a The Animation wheel is a separate effect that can be layered onto the light beam output of a Technospot fixture. Technospot fixture.
Page 53: Frost Parameter
Zoom Parameter Zoom Parameter The Technospot fixture has a 3:1 zoom ranging from 11° to 34°. The Zoom Coarse and Zoom The Technospot fixture has a 3:1 zoom ranging from 11° to 34°. The Zoom Coarse and Zoom Fine parameters provide 16-bit continuous control for smooth and precision zoom function from Fine parameters provide 16-bit continuous control for smooth and precision zoom function from in at a DMX value of 0 to out at a DMX value of 255.
Page 54: Shutter Parameters
Strobes beam using the shutter flags at random intervals Strobes beam using the shutter flags at random intervals Strobe Strobe Synchronous Random Synchronous Random Synchronizes random strobing for all Technospot fixtures using the Synchronizes random strobing for all Technospot fixtures using the 64-95 64-95 Strobe Strobe...
Page 55: Mspeed (Motor Speed)
Homes the driver motors for specific fixture components. Shutter & Dimmer Shutter & Dimmer 161-170 161-170 Home Home Other Motor Home Other Motor Home 171-180 171-180 Audio Sync Audio Sync 181-190 Synchronizes audio playback 181-190 Synchronizes audio playback Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 56: Indigo Highlighter
This parameter adjusts the Indigo Highlighter LEDs from Off at a DMX value of 0 to fully On at a This parameter adjusts the Indigo Highlighter LEDs from Off at a DMX value of 0 to fully On at a DMX value of 255. DMX value of 255. Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 57: Chapter 5: Preset Programming
Program Partitions for playback by a fixture designated as the Master and, if desired, groups of slave fixtures assigned to a Program Partition. Technospot fixtures ship with factory programmed slave fixtures assigned to a Program Partition. Technospot fixtures ship with factory programmed scenes and programs ready for you to use or edit.
Page 58: Master And Slave
Scene 21 Scene 22 Scene 22 Scene 23 Scene 23 Part 3 Part 3 Program 6 Program 6 Scene 12 Scene 12 Scene 13 Scene 13 Scene 14 Scene 14 Scene 15 Scene 15 Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 59: Preset Menu
Set to Slave Set to Slave After a preset program is defined on a Master fixture, other Technospot fixtures on the same DMX After a preset program is defined on a Master fixture, other Technospot fixtures on the same DMX...
Page 60: Music Control
A scene is one combination of parameter settings. Technospot fixtures provide 250 pre-programmed scenes you can use or edit to build a preset Technospot fixtures provide 250 pre-programmed scenes you can use or edit to build a preset program.
Page 61: Set Input By Out
6. When you have assigned all the steps you want, select End and press 6. When you have assigned all the steps you want, select End and press to save the to save the program. program. Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 62: Select Program
6. When all scenes have been recorded, the scenes input menu will automatically exit. Note: Note: During Scenes Input recording, the Technospot does not playback the During Scenes Input recording, the Technospot does not playback the DMX input, it only captures it. You must edit or playback the scenes DMX input, it only captures it.
Page 63: Chapter 6: General Maintenance
Chapter 6: Chapter 6: General Maintenance General Maintenance Maintaining and servicing Technospot fixtures includes replacing parts and cleaning Maintaining and servicing Technospot fixtures includes replacing parts and cleaning the unit. the unit. Safety Considerations Safety Considerations CAUTION: The information in this chapter is intended to assist qualified CAUTION: The information in this chapter is intended to assist qualified personnel only.
Page 64: Optimizing The Lamp
2. Turn the lamp on. Ensure the light beam is round and not oval. If necessary, adjust the pan and tilt construct values until the beam is round. and tilt construct values until the beam is round. Technospot Technospot User Manual...
Page 65: Replacing Main Fuse
3. Replace with a fuse of the same type and rating, see Related Products and Accessories on 3. Replace with a fuse of the same type and rating, see Related Products and Accessories on page 5. page 5. Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 66: Cleaning The Fixture
Replacing Rotating Gobos Replacing Rotating Gobos The Technospot fixture is designed with removable rotating gobo apertures. This allows a gobo to The Technospot fixture is designed with removable rotating gobo apertures. This allows a gobo to be changed easily without removing the wheel from the unit. To change a rotating gobo: be changed easily without removing the wheel from the unit.
Page 67 2. Clean the dichroics, lithopattern and effects, color wheels, and lens using a mild glass cleaner (containing no ammonia) and a soft, lint-free cotton cloth. (containing no ammonia) and a soft, lint-free cotton cloth. Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 68 CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER 6 General Maintenance General Maintenance Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 69: Appendix A: Mspeed Conversion Table
46.04 46.04 4.25 4.25 20.36 20.36 46.90 46.90 4.52 4.52 20.93 20.93 47.77 47.77 4.78 4.78 21.51 21.51 48.65 48.65 5.06 5.06 22.10 22.10 49.54 49.54 5.34 5.34 22.70 22.70 50.43 50.43 5.64 5.64 Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...
Page 70 95.21 95.21 165.33 165.33 250.68 250.68 96.45 96.45 166.96 166.96 246.68 246.68 97.70 97.70 168.60 168.60 248.68 248.68 98.95 98.95 170.25 170.25 250.68 250.68 100.22 100.22 171.91 171.91 252.68 252.68 101.49 101.49 173.57 173.57 Technospot Technospot User Manual User Manual...

Barco Technospot User Manual

Chapter 1: Product Overview

Chapter 2: Setup and Configuration

Chapter 3: Menu System

Chapter 4: DMX Programming

Chapter 5: Preset Programming

Chapter 6: General Maintenance

Appendix A: Mspeed Conversion Table

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