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Summary of Contents for Equinox Systems POLARIS
- Page 1 Order code: EQLA18 user manual...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Equinox Polaris Laser Safety WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! CAUTION! Keep this equipment away from rain, moisture and liquids. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation & maintenance of this... -
Page 3: Operating Determinations
Equinox Polaris Laser Safety IMPORTANT: The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorised modification to the equipment. • Never let the power-cable come into contact with other cables. Handle the power-cable and all mains voltage connections with particular caution! •... -
Page 4: Technical Specifications
Power supply: 240V - 50Hz Dimensions: 320 x 220 x 130mm Weight: 4.5Kgs Fuse: 2A Features: The Polaris features 7 DMX channels, more than 100 patterns and over 300 effects that are ideal with or without fog. Identification: 1, Key switch 2, Cooling fan... -
Page 5: Operation Modes
2, Auto run mode To select auto run mode set dip switches 10 + 9 to ON and all others to the OFF position. The Polaris will now cycle through all it’s internal patterns and effects. 3, DMX mode To select DMX mode, set dip switch 10 to OFF. You can now set the required DMX address using dip switches 1 to 9. - Page 6 Equinox Polaris Laser DMX control mode DMX Control Mode Operating in a DMX control mode environment gives the user the greatest flexibility when it comes to customising or creating a show. In this mode you will be able to control each individual trait of the fixture and each fixture independently.
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Page 7: Dmx Linking
DATA Cable (DMX cable) requirements (for DMX operation): • The Equinox Polaris laser can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The DMX address is set on the back of the unit. Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for data input/output (figure 1). - Page 8 Equinox Polaris Laser DMX Set Up Notice: • Be sure to follow figures 2 & 3 when making your own cables. Do not connect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing.
- Page 9 Equinox Polaris Laser Dip Switch Reference Chart DMX Dip Switch Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position Dip Switch position DMX Address...
- Page 10 Equinox Polaris Laser Safety Class 3B Laser Safety Guide Warning Class 3B Lasers have the potential to harm eyesight if viewed directly and can also be harmful at long distances. Any unit that contains a laser diode has to be classified depending upon the light output that someone may be exposed to.
- Page 11 Equinox Polaris Laser Safety Licensing and Laws There are no U.K. “laser laws” or any “laser licenses” that need to be obtained in order to own or operate a laser for light show use. Detailed and specific guidance is issued by the Health and Safety Executive in the form of a book called HS(G)95 The Radiation Safety of Lasers Used for Display Purposes.
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Page 12: Separation Distances
Equinox Polaris Laser Safety Laser Safety Officer The BS/EN60825-1 Laser Safety Standard recommends that all venues that use, or businesses that work with Class 3B laser products, should appoint a Laser Safety Officer (LSO). The Laser Safety Officer should be aware of the many safety issues when using lasers, and will also be responsible for overseeing how the laser is used. - Page 13 Equinox Polaris Laser Safety Hazard Distances All lasers for display purposes feature a characteristic called the hazard distance for direct viewing (NOHD). The (NOHD) is distance at which viewing the laser directly is no longer considered a hazard. Note at any point between the laser unit and the calculated hazard distance, it may be hazardous to directly view the laser beams.