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Scorpion Scan 180
ORDERCODE 31120

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  • Page 1 Scorpion Scan 180 ORDERCODE 31120...
  • Page 2 For more information: iwant@showtec.info You can get some of the best quality, best priced products on the market from Showtec. So next time, turn to Showtec for more great lighting equipment. Always get the best -- with Showtec ! Thank you!
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Showtec Showtec Scorpion Scan Product Guide ™ Warning..…...................………………………………………….. Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………. Rigging…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Description..…................……….………………………………… Features and Overview ………………………………...….……………….………….………………….…. Backside…………………………………………………...…...….……………….…………………...….…. Installation................…...…………………………………….….. Installing the Lamp ............………………………………………..………… Set Up and Operation..............……..……………………………….… One Scorpions.................…………………………………………… Multiple Scorpions................…………………………………….. DMX-Protocol…...........……………………………………………………………. Control Panel….....……........………………………………………………………. Control Mode........……………………………………………………………………… addressing........……………………………………………………………………… Functions control panel........………………………………………………………………...
  • Page 4: Warning

    WARNING CAUTION! Keep this device away from rain and moisture! Unplug mains lead before opening the housing! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to: be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.
  • Page 5: Operating Determinations

    The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature. If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit securely • (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Showtec dealer for service.
  • Page 6: Rigging

    Rigging Please follow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging, trussing and all other safety issues. Do not attempt the installation yourself ! Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized dealer ! Procedure: If the projector is lowered from the ceiling or high joists, professional trussing systems have to be •...
  • Page 7: Description

    Description of the device Features The Showtec Scorpion Scan 180 is a scanner with high output and great effects. • 1 Color-wheel with 7 colored gobos, and open • 1 Gobo-wheel with 4 metal and 3 glass interchangeable rotating gobos plus open •...
  • Page 8: Backside

    Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec Scorpion Scan uses the ELC 250 (ordercode 82401 / 80809G / 80809O / 80809P / 80814 / 80819 / 80821) reflectorbulb as manufactured by all popular manufacturers. Use only the appropriate lamp for your unit.
  • Page 9: Set Up And Operation

    5. Put the lamp cover back and fasten the screws snugly. Then put the metal housing back and fasten the screws snugly Fig. 3 Set Up and Operation Follow the directions below, as they pertain to your preferred operation mode. Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage.
  • Page 10 Multiple Scorpions Set Up DMX-Set up Master/Slave Set up Fig. 4 Note : Link all cables before connecting electric power Fig. 5...
  • Page 11: Dmx-Protocol

    DMX Protocol Channel 1 - Horizontal movement (Pan) Push the slider up, in order to move the mirror horizontally (PAN). Gradual mirror adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0-255, 128-center). The mirror can be turned by 180°and stopped at any position you wish. Channel 2 - Vertical movement (Tilt) Push the slider, up in order to move the mirror vertically (TILT).
  • Page 12: Control Panel

    The Scorpion Scan can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand- alone mode. Control Panel When the indicator light is on, means the Scorpion is working Fig. 6 A. Up Button B. Down Button C.
  • Page 13: Functions Control Panel

    Mode Button Up /Down Button DMX Mode: Light 1 Dmx Mode: DMX Mode: Light 512 Master Mode Sound-control Master Mode Master Mode: Slow Master Mode Standby Slave-Mode Slave 1 Slave-Mode Slave 2 Slave Mode Slave-Mode Slave 3 Slave-Mode Slave 4 Fig.
  • Page 14: Stand-Alone Mode

    Remotely controllable functions Colour-wheel The Scorpion contains a colour-wheel with 7 colours and white. The colour-wheel can be positioned between two adjacent colours in any position. It is also possible to rotate the colour-wheel continuously at different speeds ( “Rainbow effect” in both directions). Rotating gobo-wheel This rotating gobo-wheel has 4 metal and 3 glass interchangeable rotating gobos and open.
  • Page 16: Rotating Gobowheel

    3. Mechanically moving parts like axles, eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing. 4. The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue. The Showtec Scorpion Scan requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced.
  • Page 17: Replacing A Gobo

    Replacing a Gobo Gobo-wheel with rotating gobo’s 1. Disconnect mains power supply. 2. Make sure that the gobo you want to insert has the same size. 3. Remove the maintenance caps. 4. Turn the gobo wheel, with the gobo you want to remove, to the upside. 5.
  • Page 18 Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy No power to the fixture ·Check that power is switched on and One or more cables are plugged in. fixtures are Primary fuse blown. ·Replace fuse. completely dead. Fixtures reset The controller is not connected. ·Connect controller. correctly, but all 3-pin XLR Out of the controller ·Install a phase reversing cable...
  • Page 19: Product Specifications

    Signal output 3-pin XLR female Lamp Allowed lamp models*: Showtec ELC 24V 250W (50 hr) ordercode 82401 GE ELC 24V 250W (50 hr; 3400K) ordercode 80809G Osram ELC 24V 250W (50 hr) ordercode 80809O Philips ELC 24V 250W (35 hr; 3400K) ordercode 80809P Philips ELC 24V 250W (500 hr;...
  • Page 20 2005 Showtec.

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