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Summary of Contents for Equinox Systems Zodiac EQLA12
- Page 1 Order code: EQLA12 user manual...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Equinox Zodiac 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 equipment should: Be competent Follow the instructions of this manual... -
Page 3: Operating Determinations
Equinox Zodiac 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
Equinox Zodiac Laser Technical specifications You should find inside the Laser carton the following items: 1, Zodiac Laser 2, Power cable 3, User manual Technical Specifications: DMX channels: 12 Laser diode: 1 x 60mW Green (532nM) DPSS laser High speed scanner with extra wide scanner angle Operating modes: 1, Sound Active 2, Auto Run 3, DMX... -
Page 5: Operation Modes
Equinox Zodiac Laser Operation modes Operation modes: The Zodiac has four modes of operation as follows: 1, Sound active mode To select sound active mode set all dipswitches to OFF. You can now use the sensitivity control on the back panel to set the required sound level. 2, Auto pattern mode To select auto pattern mode, set dipswitch 1 to the ON position and all others to OFF. -
Page 6: Dmx Control Mode
Equinox Zodiac 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. -
Page 7: Dmx Linking
Equinox Zodiac Laser DMX set up DMX-512: • DMX (Digital Multiplex) is a universal protocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers. A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions form the controller to the fixture. DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA “IN”... -
Page 8: Dmx Set Up
Equinox Zodiac 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: Dip Switch Position
Equinox Zodiac Laser Dip Switch Reference Chart DMX Dip Switch Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position Dip Switch position DMX Address... - Page 10 Equinox Zodiac 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.
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Page 11: Maximum Permissible Exposure (Mpe)
Equinox Zodiac 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 lightshow 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. -
Page 12: Separation Distances
Equinox Zodiac 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 Zodiac Laser Safety Hazard Distances All lasers for display porposes 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.