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Summary of Contents for Techni-Lux Pro Series Tracker SPOT250
- Page 1 Information specifically for: IL-TRACKER250S/1 V1.1 This manual contains important information. Please read before operating fixture.
- Page 2 © 2005 Techni-Lux Inc.
- Page 3 It is the owner’s responsibility to provide invoices for proof of purchase, purchase date and dealer or distributor. If purchase date can not be provided, warranty period will start at manufacture date. It is the sole discretion of Techni-Lux to repair or replace parts or equipment.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Specifications ..........................5 Fixture Overview ........................5 Physical.............................5 Lamp Source..........................5 Environmental ...........................6 Electrical ...........................6 Control ............................6 Optics............................6 Gobo Size ..........................6 Rigging............................6 Unit Parts.............................7 Unpacking ...........................8 Power............................9 Voltage Selection ........................9 Lamp ............................10 Lamp Installation ........................10 Lamp Alignment ........................11 Mounting ...........................12 Data Link DMX-512 ........................13 Data Terminator ........................13 Adapter 5-to-3 pin ........................13... -
Page 5: Specifications
Specifications Fixture Overview • Pan range of movement: 530° • Tilt range of movement: 280° • High resolution 16 Bit Pan/Tilt movement for accurate positioning • Pan/Tilt motor speed • Consistent & auto correcting Pan/Tilt positioning • Remote lamp on and off •... -
Page 6: Environmental
Environmental Maximum ambient temperature 105°F (40°C) Maximum exterior surface temperature 176°F (80°C) Minimum distance to flammable surface 3.3ft (1m) Minimum distance to illuminated surface 4ft (1.2m) Electrical Factory Setting 115v 60Hz Selectable Voltages 100v / 115v / 208v / 220v @ 50 or 60Hz Rated Power 500W, 4.1A @ 115v Fuses... -
Page 7: Unit Parts
Unit Parts 1 - Moving Head 2 - Yoke 3 - Carry Handles 4 - Base Rear Panel 5 - Power Switch LAMP:MSD 250/2 MSD 250 SERIAL DATA LINK 6 - DMX Out 7 - DMX In 1=GND 2=SIG.- POWER SWITCH 3=SIG.+ 8 - Power Cord FUSE... -
Page 8: Unpacking
Unpacking Immediately upon receipt, carefully unpack and inspect the fixture to verify that all parts are present and have been received in good condition. If any parts appear damaged from shipping or the shipping carton shows signs of mishandling, retain all packing material for inspection and notify the shipper immediately. -
Page 9: Power
Power Do not apply power to the fixture until input voltage setting and power source are verified. For protection against electric shock, fixture must be connected to suitable earth ground. Make sure fixture is cool and disconnected from power mains before any service. The listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions. -
Page 10: Lamp
Lamp Make sure fixture is cool and disconnected from power mains before any service. Do not touch the lamp glass with bare fingers. Wear eye protection when handling lamp. When operating, always allow the lamp to cool at least 5 minutes before attempting to re-strike the lamp. -
Page 11: Lamp Alignment
Lamp Alignment Due to slight variations between lamps it may be necessary to perform fine adjustments to remove excessively dark or bright spots in the output field. The lamp holder is aligned at the factory, large adjustments to the alignment will not be necessary. Excessively bright spots can damage optical components. -
Page 12: Mounting
Mounting Always consult a qualified professional when rigging. This fixture may be placed on any flat surface or truss that is capable of safely supporting the weight. When selecting a mounting position, take into consideration access for routine maintenance. This fixture may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for movement and ventilation. -
Page 13: Data Link Dmx-512
Data Link DMX-512 For data, this fixture uses 3 pin XLR (Cannon) type connectors and shielded twisted pair cable approved for EIA-422/EIA485 use. Fixtures are connected in Daisy Chain topography with only one data source and no branching is allowed. Systems using 5 pin DMX interfaces can be accommodated by purchasing 3-to-5 pin adapters or building adapter cables. -
Page 14: Control Panel Menu
Control Panel Menu Use the fixture’s Control Panel to access the Control Menu. The MODE Key moves between options, UP/DOWN selects the Action of the option and ENTER confirms the selection. Settings are stored and recalled on subsequent power cycles. Mode Function Action... -
Page 15: Dmx-512 Channels
DMX-512 Channels The Tracker 250 Spot requires 16 channels of DMX. Channel Function Pan Coarse Movement Pan Fine Movement Tilt Coarse Movement Tilt Fine Movement Movement Speed Pan/Tilt Control Reset/Lamp Color Wheel Fixed Gobo Wheel Prism Prism Rotation Rotating Gobo Wheel Gobo Rotation &... -
Page 16: 6 : Control Reset/Lamp
CH 6 : Control Reset/Lamp Fixture reset and Lamp On/Off control is accessed from a single channel. The “No Function” values provide buffer zones between functions and are not values to which the channel should be set. In the case of noisy faders or unintentional movement, the buffers will prevent slight variations in value to toggle Lamp states or start a fixture Reset. -
Page 17: 8 : Fixed Gobo Wheel
CH 8 : Fixed Gobo Wheel The Fixed Gobo Wheel contains 3 fixed gobos and three color filters. Using both Gobo wheels and varying the Focus can create many interesting effects. Each gobo is mounted in a frame that can easily be removed. Gobos can easily be rearranged from the factory default arrangement shown. -
Page 18: 10 : Prism Rotation
CH 10 : Prism Rotation Controls the rotation of the Prism. CH 10 – Prism Rotation DMX Value Function Prism Rotation Stop 5-127 Prism Rotation Forward – Slow to Fast 128-132 Prism Rotation Stop 133-255 Prism Rotation Reverse – Slow to Fast CH 11 : Rotating Gobo Wheel The Rotating Gobo Wheel contains 5 replaceable gobos, 2 metal and 3 glass. -
Page 19: 12 : Gobo Rotation And Index
CH 12 : Gobo Rotation and Index Rotating gobos can be rotated in either direction or indexed to a fixed orientation. CH 12 – Gobo Rotation and Index DMX Value Function 0-60 Indexed – 0 to 540° 61-158 Rotation – Slow to Fast 159-255 Rotation Reverse –... -
Page 20: 15 : Shutter
CH 15 : Shutter The Shutter functions in three modes. Standard Strobe Effect where the shutter Opens/Closes at a fixed rate. Pulse Strobe Effect where the Open and Close speeds are different. Random Strobe Effect runs the shutter at irregular intervals. CH 15 –... -
Page 21: Photometric Charts
Photometric Charts... -
Page 22: Installing Gobos
Installing Gobos Make sure fixture is cool and disconnected from power mains before any service. Do not touch gobos with bare fingers. Care must be used when removing and replacing individual rotating gobos. Take precautions not to scratch or damage either the glass or metal gobos. The use of cotton gloves will keep finger prints off of gobos. -
Page 23: Installing Fixed Gobos
Installing Fixed Gobos 1. Remove fixtures Top cover to gain access to the Fixed Gobo Wheel. 2. Physically rotate the wheel to locate the desired gobo. 3. Gently push the Gobo Holder forward to release from the wheel then pull the holder out of the wheel. -
Page 24: Dmx-512 Background
DMX-512 Background DMX-512 is a digital data transmission standard developed by the United States Institute for Theater Technology (USITT). It is designed to enable control of lighting equipment, originally dimmers. DMX deals solely with the formatting of data for transmission and does not dictate how the data is created or used. -
Page 25: Maintenance
Maintenance Make sure fixture is cool and disconnected from power mains before any service. Do not touch the lamp glass with bare fingers. Wear eye protection when handling lamp Weekly operating hours and environmental conditions will establish how often the fixtures need cleaning. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause / Solution No Power Check for power on mains Check power switch Check main fuse and fuse holder No response to DMX Check data cables Check Start Address Check that fixture isn’t in the Demo mode Incorrectly responds to DMX Check Start Address Check for overlapping addresses... -
Page 27: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram SPOT 250 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM DMX IN DMX OUT DISPLAY CPU BLUE BOTTOM 12VDC FAN 11VAC Ic11 Transmission line RELAY Ic12 Horae 3C PCB FOCUS Ic10 24VAC £ 30VDC LIGHT HEAD 12VDC 12VDC FAN ¡ 2Pcs 0VDC 0VDC 12VDC BLUE 30VDC Horae 4 PCB... -
Page 28: Accessory Items
Accessory Items Order Code Description LCSD250/2-G Replacement Lamp GE CSD250/2, 250w, 3000 Hours, 8500°K LMSD250/2-P Replacement Lamp Phillips MSD250/2, 250w, 3000 Hours, 8500°K CLAMP-MEGA/B Clamp-Mega Black - Heavy Duty CLAMP-CBHALF Coupler Half Cheeseborough SAFETYCABLE1 Safety Cable Silver 30” SAFETYCABLE2 Safety Cable Black 30” SAFETYCABLE3 Safety Cable Black 18”...
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