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- Page 1 Rotator Item No .281 User Manual WWW.WAHLBERG.DK · TELEPHONE +45 86 18 14 20 · EMAIL: sales@wahlberg.dk...
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Page 2: Safety Information
Read this manual before installing, powering or servicing the rotator; follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and printed on the rotator. If you have questions about how to operate the rotator safely, please contact you Wahlberg Motion Design supplier or Wahlberg Motion Design. -
Page 3: Index
Do not modify the rotator in any way not described in this manual. Install only genuine Wahlberg parts. PROTECTION FROM INJURY Fasten the rotator securely to a fixed surface, rig, or structure when in use. The rotator is not portable when installed. - Page 4 Disposing of this product Wahlberg Motion Design products are supplied in compliance with Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union on WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), as amended by Directive 2003/108/EC, where applicable.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
YNCHRONIZED MOVEMENTS OF MULTIPLE ROTATORS SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ..........................23 AINTENANCE PLAN ............................24 SITE SERVICE .......................... 24 IFE TIME OF THE ROTATOR ............................. 24 PARE PARTS ............................24 OWER DEFECT ROTATOR 281 - CHEAT SHEET 805.281.001 Date: March 22 , 2017... -
Page 6: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Model: Rotator 281 Item no.: Dimensions(without mounting clamp): 260 × 178 × 317 mm. / 10.2 × 7.0 × 12.5 in. (L×W×H) Power supply: 100-240 V AC 50-60 Hz. Power consumption: Max 150 Watt. Power plug: Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 NAC3FX-W DMX control signal: DMX 512 1990 + DMX512A / 7 channels used. - Page 7 .Rotator 281 805.281.001 Date: March 22 , 2017...
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Page 8: Introduction
Clamp for shaft Description Rotator 281 is a rotator for stage use, mainly for use in theatres, shows and concerts. It is designed for rotating lamps and other electrical devices. The rotator has a positioning system that enables a Rotator to stop at any desired position. The load is up to 150 kg. The rotation speed is between 0.15 rpm and 6.8 rpm. -
Page 9: Area Of Use
Caution! To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose to rain: store indoors! Using for the first time Important! The Rotator 281 must be protected from environmental factors such as physical shocks and vibration during transportation and storage. -
Page 10: Physical Installation
Physical installation Warning! The Rotator 281 must be either fastened to a flat surface such as a floor or roof, or clamped to a truss or similar structure. Do not apply power to the Rotator 281 if it is not securely fastened. -
Page 11: Ac Power
AC power Warning! Read “Safety Information” on page 2 before connecting the Rotator 281 to AC mains power. Warning! For protection from electric shock, the Rotator 281 must be grounded (earthed). The power distribution circuit must be equipped with a fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection. -
Page 12: Installing A Power Input Connector On A Power Cable
Installing a power input connector on a power cable To install a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 NAC3FX-W input connector on a power Cable, follow the original Neutrik instructions below: 805.281.001 Date: March 22 , 2017... - Page 13 805.281.001 Date: March 22 , 2017...
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Page 14: Data Link
Data link A DMX 512 data link is required in order to control the rotator via DMX. The Rotator 281 has 5- pin XLR connectors for DMX data input and output. The pin-out on all connectors is pin 1 = shield, pin 2 = (data -), and pin 3 = (data +). -
Page 15: Attachment Power And Data Link
Attachment connection plug The Rotator 281 requires a power and data input a Neutrik speakON NL4FX cable connector. The cable for connecting the speakON plug on the rotator for the attachment power and data, must meet the requirements listed under “Protection from electric shock” on page 2. - Page 16 805.281.001 Date: March 22 , 2017...
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Page 17: Setup
Setup Warning! Read “Safety Information” on page 2 before installing, powering, operating, or servicing the Rotator 281. Warning! Only experienced DMX users should operate the rotator. Contact Wahlberg for further information and education on DMX protocol. MODE setting The MODE setting allows you to operate the rotator in different ways. - Page 18 4, 5, 6 Not used, Motor stops Manual clockwise (CW) (no DMX needed) Warning! Only for service and tests! Manual counter clockwise (CCW) (no DMX needed) Warning! Only for service and tests! Not used, Motor stops 805.281.001 Date: March 22 , 2017...
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Page 19: Dmx Address Setting
ADDRESS selectors on the rotator. The selected DMX address states from which channels, on the lighting desk, the rotator is controlled. The DMX address can be selected from 1 – 505. The Rotator 281 uses six DMX channels. DMX channel 1 – Position rough (16 bit DMX channel): This channel controls the position of the rotator, with the speed (DMX channel 3). -
Page 20: Manual Reset
The rotator is now reset and the CW-end position and the CCW-end position define the total travel length of the rotation. If you want to change the rotating length, simply just use DMX channel 4 and 5 to set new end positions. 805.281.001 Date: March 22 , 2017... -
Page 21: Positioning
→ If the continuous move is stopped when the Rotator has moved 10° pass its wanted position it will not move back but do almost a full rotation to reach its position. 805.281.001 Date: March 22 , 2017... -
Page 22: Synchronized Movements Of Multiple Rotators
If the fade of the positions is too fast, the rotators will move at the maximum speed, and you will see the difference in the motor speed. If the fade is to slow the rotators will move – stop – move – stop, when the position changes, thus giving a discontinuous movement. 805.281.001 Date: March 22 , 2017... -
Page 23: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance Warning! Read “Safety Information” on page 2 before servicing the Rotator 281. Warning! Disconnect the Rotator from AC mains power and allow cooling down for at least 10 minutes before handling. Warning! Disconnect the attachment connection from AC mains power before handling. -
Page 24: On-Site Service
The expected lifetime of the rotator depends on the load, travel length, mounted angle, as well as duty cycle. Spare parts Only parts ordered at or approved by Wahlberg should be used in the rotator to ensure product function and stability. Contact Wahlberg to inquire about spare parts. Power defect If the rotator does not react when the power is connected check the following: ... -
Page 25: Rotator 281 - Cheat Sheet
Rotator 281 - Cheat Sheet MODE Functions Function channels Neutral function – motor stops Position rough (Hi of a 16 bit DMX channel) Slow speed change (Ramp) Position fine (Lo of a 16 bit DMX channel) Normal sleep change Set the maximum speed...
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