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- Page 1 High End Systems SolaFrame Studio Automated Luminaire User Manual Version 1.5.0 Part Number: 2560M1210-1.5.0 Rev: A Released: 2023-03...
- Page 2 To view a list of ETC trademarks and patents, go to etcconnect.com/ip. All other trademarks, both marked and not marked, are the property of their respective owners. You can find complete High End Systems terms and conditions and warranty information at etcconnect.com/Support/Warranty.aspx.
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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 Fixture Overview Specifications Environment Power Electrical Input and Power Factor Connector Specifications Install the Fixture DMX Control DMX Connector Pinout Connect DMX Cables to Fixture Terminate DMX DMX Control and Ethernet Output Set the DMX Start Address... - Page 4 Ethernet Control and DMX Thru Terminate DMX Set the DMX Start Address Set the Control Input and Universe Configure the Fixture Navigate the User Interface Set Fixture Parameters DMX Address Info Menu Set Menu Test Menu Preset Menu Install the Secondary Diffusion Accessory Error Codes Maintenance Clean the Fixture...
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Page 5: Introduction
SolaFrame Studio fixture. For your safety, read this entire manual prior to installing, operating, or servicing the fixture. ETC recommends that you update your fixture with the latest version of software before you use the fixture. Software is available for free download from the ETC website: etcconnect.com/Products/Automated-Fixtures. -
Page 6: 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 7: 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 8 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 2.0 m (6 ft Le luminaire doit être installé...
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Page 9: General Operation And Use Guidelines
If smoke or odor persists, disconnect the fixture from power and contact your ETC dealer or Technical Services. • 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 10: Fixture Overview
Fixture Overview 1: Lens 2: Tilt Lock 3: Yoke Handle 4: Display 5: Navigation Controls 6: Pan Lock 7: Enclosure Handle 8: USB 9: Power In 10: Power Out 11: DMX Thru 12: DMX In 13: Ethernet ports (x2) SolaFrame Studio User Manual... -
Page 11: Specifications
Specifications For complete technical specifications, see the technical datasheet: etcconnect.com/Products/High-End-Systems/Lighting-Fixtures/SolaFrame/Studio/Documentation.aspx. Environment • Ambient operating temperature range: -10°C to 35°C (14°F to 95°F). • Relative humidity: 0%–90%, non-condensing. • Storage temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F). • Indoor use only. •... -
Page 12: Connector Specifications
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. AVERTISSEMENT : Risque de choc et d'incendie. Assurez-vous d'utiliser une prise de mise à la terre avec décharge de traction intégrée qui respecte la tension et l'ampérage de ce luminaire. - Page 13 AVERTISSEMENT : • L'emplacement d'installation doit supporter une charge concentrée minimale de 10 fois le poids de l'appareil. Le poids du projecteur est de 34 kg (75 lb). • L'installation doit toujours être sécurisée par une fixation de sécurité auxiliaire. Un câble de sécurité approprié est fourni. •...
- Page 14 1. 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). 2. Align the assembled Omega bracket and quick-lock fasteners into the respective holes on the bottom of the fixture upper enclosure.
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Page 15: Dmx Control
DMX Thru (used when daisy-chaining to additional fixtures on the DMX control bus). DMX Connector Pinout Use the following standard pinout when preparing DMX cable with 5-pin XLR connectors. ETC recommends using Belden 9729 or equivalent cable. (See the ETC cable cross database for equivalent alternatives: etcconnect.com/Support/Cable-Cross-Database.aspx.) The second... -
Page 16: Terminate Dmx
1, you could set the second fixture to 49 (48+1), the third to 97 (48+49), and so on. DMX Channels The current DMX channel map for the SolaFrame Studio can be found on the ETC website: etcconnect.com/Products/High-End-Systems/Lighting-Fixtures/SolaFrame/Studio/Documentation.aspx. SolaFrame Studio User Manual... -
Page 17: Ethernet Control
Ethernet Control The SolaFrame Studio 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. Connect Ethernet Cables to a Fixture The following instructions are guidelines for connecting Ethernet to your fixture. -
Page 18: Ethernet Control And Dmx Thru
DMX output receptacle of the last fixture in the DMX control run. Contact your authorized dealer or ETC for ordering information (etcconnect.com/contactETC), or purchase an XLR DMX terminator from the ETC Online Shop (shop.etcconnect.com). Set the DMX Start Address Give each fixture a unique DMX starting address so that the correct fixture responds to the control signals. -
Page 19: Configure The Fixture
Configure the Fixture You can configure SolaFrame Studio fixtures through the onboard user interface. Navigate the User Interface Mode 1. Press the [MODE/ESC] button to access the main menu. (The display is powered by Esc. Mode battery when the fixture has no power; press and hold the [MODE/ESC] button Esc. -
Page 20: Set Fixture Parameters
Set Fixture Parameters Navigate This section provides instructions to configure and set up the SolaFrame Studio. See the User Interface on page 15 for information about the navigation buttons. Provide power to the fixture before configuring it. If you do not provide power, the fixture will use battery power to power the user interface. -
Page 21: Set Menu
View the DMX value of each of the fixture's channels (parameters of the fixture). Scroll to the parameter that you want to view (Pan, Tilt, etc.) and view the value. The DMX value that you view is the DMX value that displays on the main window of the UI until you select a different DMX value to view. - Page 22 Parameter Value Description Encoders • ON Turn on or off the encoder feedback for pan and tilt movement. You may want to turn off encoders when • OFF working on a fixture so that you can move pan and tilt without the fixture automatically moving back to position.
- Page 23 Select Input Navigate: Main Menu → Set → Select Input Select the control input for the fixture: • DMX Only • Art-Net on IP2 • Art-Net on IP10 • sACN Set Universe for Art-Net and sACN Navigate: Main Menu → Set → Set Universe When using Art-Net control input, set a universe value of 000–255.
- Page 24 • Celsius (default value) • Fahrenheit Update Fixture Software Using the USB Port Navigate: Main Menu → Set → USB Update Fixture software updates are available on the ETC website at etcconnect.com/Products/Automated-Fixtures. Note: SolaFrame Studio software versions 1.4.1 and later are not backwards compatible with earlier versions of software.
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Page 25: Test Menu
Test Menu Reset (Home) the Mechanical Positions on the Fixture Navigate: Main Menu → Test → Home Reset ("home") all features on the fixture, including, pan, tilt, colors, gobos, etc. Test the Fixture Navigate: Main Menu → Test → Self Test Run a self-test program on the fixture. When you run the test, the display indicates "Running"... -
Page 26: Install The Secondary Diffusion Accessory
When the secondary diffusion is installed, you must set the Protocol menu option to Enhanced Set the Protocol on page 20 Dual Frost. (See for details.) To purchase the accessory, contact ETC Technical Services or your authorized ETC dealer. See Help from Technical Services on page 2 for contact information. Tool needed: •... - Page 27 The prism assembly (shown at right) is located near the front lens. 3. If necessary, gently push the zoom lens toward the front lens to move it away from the prism assembly. Take care to not touch the zoom lens itself.
- Page 28 5. Install the diffusion carrier. a. Open the clip on the front edge of the diffusion carrier. b. Slide the carrier into the prism assembly so that the forks on the edge of the carrier are positioned on either side of the gear stem and are beneath the retaining ring of the small gear.
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Page 29: Error Codes
Error Codes When you apply power to the fixture, it runs a calibration (homing) sequence and displays any errors that it detects. Example: When the display shows “Err channel: Pan Movement”, it means there is an error in channel 1. When multiple errors are present they will cycle on the display twice, and then the fixture will reset (restart). - Page 30 This message displays after the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist: • the fixture head's 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 31 Prism_Rot This message displays after the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist: • the fixture head 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 •...
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Page 32: 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 33: Compliance
Compliance For current and complete compliance information, view the product datasheet: etcconnect.com/Products/High-End-Systems/Lighting-Fixtures/SolaFrame/Studio/Documentation.aspx For complete product documentation, including compliance documentation, visit etcconnect.com/products. FCC Compliance SolaFrame Studio (For any FCC matters): Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. 3031 Pleasant View Road Middleton, WI 53562 +1 (608) 831-4116 etcconnect.com This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 34 | 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. 2560M1210-1.5.0 Rev A Released 2023-03...
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