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- Page 1 High End Systems Halcyon Gold Automated Luminaire User Manual Version 1.4.1 Part Number: 2562M1200-1.4.1 Rev: A Released: 2023-01...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Document Conventions Help from Technical Services Safety Considerations General Operation and Use Guidelines Overview Fixture User Interface Touchscreen Display Navigation Controls Specifications Environment Power Electrical Input and Power Factor Fixtures per Circuit Connector Specifications Install the Fixture DMX Control DMX Connector Pinout Connect DMX Cables to Fixture... - Page 4 Reset the Mechanical Positions on the Fixture Test the Fixture Test an Individual Channel Manually Set an Individual Channel Calibrate Pan and Tilt Encoders Diagnostics Menu View Usage Information View Fixture Errors View Fan Speeds View Sensor Status View Temperatures Halcyon Gold User Manual...
- Page 5 View DMX Values for Channels View Encoder Information View Software Version View RDM and IP Address Information Configure the Fixture Wirelessly Replace a Gobo Error Codes Maintenance Clean the Fixture Replace the Fuse Replace the Battery Compliance FCC Compliance Table of Contents...
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Page 6: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the High End Systems Halcyon Gold automated framing fixture. This manual provides important information for the safe installation, configuration, and maintenance of your Halcyon Gold fixture. For your safety, read this entire manual prior to installing, operating, or servicing the fixture. Document Conventions This document uses the following conventions to draw your attention to important information. -
Page 7: Help From Technical Services
Help from Technical Services If you have questions that are not answered by this document, try the ETC support website at support.etcconnect.com or the High End Systems product website at etcconnect.com/Products/Automated-Fixtures. If none of these resources are sufficient, contact ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices identified below. Emergency service is available from all offices outside of normal business hours. -
Page 8: Safety Considerations
• This fixture is intended for professional use only. Not for residential use. Read the entire manual before using this equipment. • Contact your authorized ETC dealer or Technical Services before performing any service in order to maintain warranty coverage. - Page 9 Note: The light source in this luminaire is not user-replaceable, and must be replaced only by a qualified technician. Contact ETC Customer Support for assistance. Symbols used on the product label are defined below: The luminaire must be installed at least 3.0 m (9 ft Le luminaire doit être installé...
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Page 10: General Operation And Use Guidelines
• Please use the original packaging if the fixture is to be transported. ETC will not be responsible for the fixture if packaging other than manufacturer provided packaging is used. -
Page 11: Overview
Overview Fixture 1. Lens 2. Tilt lock 3. Yoke handle 4. NFC (Near Field Communication) tag 5. Touchscreen display 6. Navigation controls 7. Pan lock 8. Handle 9. Power in 10. USB port 11. Power out 12. DMX in 13. DMX thru 14. -
Page 12: User Interface
User Interface NFC Tag: Use the ETC Set Light app to wirelessly configure the fixture, with or without power applied to the fixture. See Configure the Fixture Wirelessly on page 25 Touchscreen display: Displays the fixture configuration options in menu format. Tap the display to access the Main Menu. -
Page 13: Navigation Controls
Navigation Controls 1. Press any of the navigation buttons to access the Main Menu. Note: The display is powered by the onboard battery when the fixture is not connected to power; press and hold the Enter button for three seconds to access the Main Menu. -
Page 14: Power
0.95 0.94 0.91 Fixtures per Circuit Up to two fixtures are allowed per circuit via an ETC R20 or similar breaker module. Consult the upstream breaker trip curves when using other equipment. Connector Specifications WARNING: Risk of Shock and Fire. Assemble a grounding-type attachment plug with integral cord grip that is within the voltage and amperage rating of this luminaire. -
Page 15: Install The Fixture
Install the Fixture Overhead rigging must be performed by qualified personnel. Follow all local and national codes and recommended practices. WARNING: • The installation location must support a minimum point load of 10 times the weight of the fixture. Fixture weight is 28.1 kg (62 lb). •... - Page 16 You can install the fixture in any of the orientations shown below. Halcyon Gold User Manual...
- Page 17 1. Attach the provided safety cable through one of the two attachment points on the bottom of the fixture upper enclosure. 2. Assemble the clamp (provided by others) to the Omega bracket that was provided with the fixture and secure together using appropriately sized hardware (not provided). 3.
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Page 18: Dmx Control
DMX Control The Halcyon Gold fixture operates on standard DMX-512 control bus, controlled by a DMX console. The fixture requires 57 channels of DMX-512. The fixture includes two 5-pin XLR connectors, one for DMX Input and one for DMX Thru (for use when daisy-chaining fixtures on the DMX control bus). -
Page 19: Terminate Dmx
1, you could set the second fixture to 58 (57+1), the third to 115 (57+58), and so on. DMX Channels The current DMX channel map for the Halcyon Gold can be found on the ETC website: etcconnect.com/Halcyon/Documentation. DMX Control... -
Page 20: Ethernet Control
Ethernet Control The Halcyon Gold fixture includes two Ethernet ports that allow sending and receiving of control signals using the Art-Net protocol or sACN. Use a Cat5e (or better) cable and terminate to RJ45 connectors following the TIA/EIA 568B wiring standard. -
Page 21: Ethernet Control And Dmx Thru
DMX Address on page 17 Example: The Halcyon Gold requires 57 channels of control. If you set the DMX starting address of the first fixture to 1, you could set the second fixture to 58 (57+1), the third to 115 (57+58), and so on. -
Page 22: Configure The Fixture
Configure the Fixture Use the onboard user interface to configure the fixture, or use the ETC Set Light App to wirelessly configure the fixture (see Configure the Fixture Wirelessly on page 25 for details). Connect the fixture to power before you configure it. If you do not provide power, the fixture will use battery power to power the user interface. -
Page 23: Set Network Options
Set Network Options Navigate: Main Menu → Settings → Network Configure the network settings when the Control DMX Mode is set to Art-Net or sACN. Menu Item Options Description Universe Set a net value. Note: A net is a group of 16 consecutive subnets or 256 consecutive universes. -
Page 24: Set Pan And Tilt Options
Set the dimming curve and pulse width modulation (PWM) frequency. The default value is 16 kHz. • 2.4 kHz - prioritizes flawless, stepless dimming • 16 kHz - quieter than 2.4 kHz and creates a beam that does not flicker when shown on camera Halcyon Gold User Manual... -
Page 25: Set Fan Options
Note: Fan speed DMX control overrides the Fans setting in the fixture user interface when the DMX control is set to Auto or Studio. See the Halcyon Gold DMX Channel Map Reference Guide for details: etcconnect.com/Halcyon/Documentation. Set Gobo Color Correction Navigate: Main Menu →... -
Page 26: Update Software
• Each fixture restarts when the update is complete, and the touchscreen display returns to its default state. 6. When all of the Halcyon Gold fixtures on the data run have been updated to the new software, reconnect the DMX control source to the host fixture's DMX IN port. -
Page 27: Set Calibration
Set Calibration Navigate: Main Menu → Settings → Calibration This menu is passcode protected and reserved for authorized technician use only. Contact ETC Technical Support for assistance. Once you have accessed the Calibration menu, select an individual feature on the fixture and manually calibrate it to a new "home"... -
Page 28: Configure The Encoder
Test/Home Menu Reset the Mechanical Positions on the Fixture Navigate: Main Menu → Test/Home → Home Reset ("home") all features on the fixture, including, pan, tilt, colors, gobos, etc. Test the Fixture Navigate: Main Menu → Test/Home → Self Test The fixture automatically runs a self-test procedure to test each of its functions. Tap the SELF TEST back button to end the self-test and return the display to the previous menu. -
Page 29: Calibrate Pan And Tilt Encoders
Once you have accessed the menu item, tap Yes to reset the total fixture hours. Reset LED Hours This password-protected menu item resets the Total LED Hours to zero. Contact ETC Technical Support for assistance. Cancel Once you have accessed the menu item, tap Yes to reset the total LED hours. -
Page 30: View Sensor Status
Navigate: Main Menu → Diagnostics → DMX Monitoring View the DMX value of each of the fixture's channels (the parameters of the fixture). Scroll to the parameter that you want to view (Pan, Tilt, etc.) and view the value. View Encoder Information Navigate: Main Menu →... -
Page 31: Replace A Gobo
Replace a Gobo Halcyon Gold gobos are user-replaceable. The Halcyon Replacement Gobo Installation Guide is available for free download from the ETC website: etcconnect.com/Halcyon/Documentation. Error Codes When you apply power to the fixture, it runs a calibration (homing) sequence and displays any errors that it detects. - Page 32 • 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 • Gobo Wheel 1 is not located in the default position after the reset Halcyon Gold User Manual...
- Page 33 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 34 • 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 • the Zoom wheel is not located in the default position after the reset Halcyon Gold User Manual...
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Page 35: Maintenance
• Moving parts must not show any signs of wear and must move smoothly without issue. • The power supply cables must not show any damage, material fatigue, or sediment. • If spare parts are required, order only genuine parts from ETC or your authorized ETC dealer. -
Page 36: Replace The Battery
AVERTISSEMENT : Remplacez la batterie uniquement par le type et le calibre indiqués. Replacement batteries for Halcyon fixtures are available for purchase from ETC. Contact ETC or your authorized ETC dealer and order part number 2595A3220. Parts and tools required: •... -
Page 37: Compliance
For current and complete compliance information, view the product datasheet at etcconnect.com/Products/Automated-Fixtures. For complete product documentation, including compliance documentation, visit etcconnect.com/products. FCC Compliance Halcyon Gold (For any FCC matters): Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. 3031 Pleasant View Road Middleton, WI 53562 +1 (608) 831-4116 etcconnect.com... - Page 38 | Support support.etcconnect.com | Contact etcconnect.com/contactETC © 2023 Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. | Trademark and patent info: etcconnect.com/ip Product information and specifications subject to change. ETC intends this document to be provided in its entirety. 2562M1200-1.4.1 Rev A Released 2023-01...
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