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- Page 1 User Manual Revision 2.1 January, 2024 © Tempest Lighting, Inc. Fly User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Approvals – Europe ....................................4 Approvals – China ....................................5 Introduction ........................................ 6 IMPORTANT: Safety Advisories ................................6 Supported Projectors ..................................... 7 Clearances ....................................... 8 Air Clearance ....................................... 8 Snow Clearance ....................................8 Assembling the Fly Enclosure................................. 9 Install Auxiliary Equipment ................................ - Page 3 Remote Monitoring ....................................37 DEC4 Ethernet Adapter – 51.D4.15 ..............................38 51.D4.15 Default Configuration ............................... 38 51.D4.15 Additional Support ................................38 Digital Enclosure Control ..................................39 Schematic ......................................39 DEC4 Main Functions ................................... 40 Firmware Revision .................................... 40 Factory Settings – Data Modes ................................40 Hardware Indicators &...
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Page 4: Approvals - Europe
+1 818 787 8984 f: +1 818 252 7101 e: info@tempest.biz www.tempest.biz Tempest Lighting, Inc. declares that t heir Fly Projector Enclosure Series 71.HS.xxx complies with the Essential Requirements of the following EU Directives: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU Test Report 60065 -6500-01-14... -
Page 5: Approvals - China
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Page 6: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Tempest enclosure! We have worked hard to provide you with the very best product available for its purpose, and we shall continue to do everything possible to ensure that it works well for you for many years to come. -
Page 7: Supported Projectors
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Page 8: Clearances
Clearances Air Clearance Observe the minimum clearances shown around your enclosure Snow Clearance In areas where snow is likely, make sure the base of the enclosure is at least 24” [60cm] above highest potential snow drift level. 60cm/24in Fly User Manual... -
Page 9: Assembling The Fly Enclosure
Assembling the Fly Enclosure There are many steps described here, but with a little practice assembly takes only a few minutes. Place the folded Fly chassis on a flat surface. Fly quick-release pin and tether. 1. pull out the quick-release pins securing the front and back to the enclosure base (you may need to tap the pins out when the enclosure is new). -
Page 10: Install Auxiliary Equipment
3. Lock in place by inserting 4 quick-release pins in the locations indicated Install Auxiliary Equipment If you need additional equipment inside the Fly enclosure, such as small media servers, fiber boxes, etc, it is easiest to install them before installing the projector. Attach such equipment to the aux rack in the enclosure 100-120VAC Aux base using cable ties. -
Page 11: Installing The Projector
Installing the Projector Remove the projector feet if necessary and mount the projector to the Projector Mounting Plate, using the projector’s feet or ceiling mount threaded holes. For projectors not presently supported in the Fly system, you may need to drill the appropriate hole pattern in the Small Projector Mounting Plate. -
Page 12: Fitting The Projector Tray
Fitting the Projector Tray Depending on the projector, AT LEAST TWO people are needed for this step! Step 3: Pull up the two spring latch rings while sliding the tray forward Step 2: Engage the four shoulder screws in the projector bridge otches Projector bridges... -
Page 13: Fit The Enclosure Top Cover
Fit the Enclosure Top Cover With the projector in place, fit the Fly top cover assembly: Place the cover on the front and back enclosure panels. Fly quick- release pin Press 8 quick-release pins into the locating holes – 2 at each corner. -
Page 14: Fit The Side Doors
Fit the Side Doors Attach the doors, using the five butterfly latches. Note the three alignment tabs On the inside of the door locate In the corresponding slots in the Enclosure chassis. Note: for portrait operation, see the Next section. Butterfly Latches Alignment Tab Connect the Fly Enclosure... -
Page 15: Using Fly In Portrait Mode
Using Fly in Portrait Mode Fly enclosures may be used in portrait orientation, with only minor adjustments. First, assemble the Fly enclosure and install aux equipment and the projector, as shown above. FLY MUST BE USED RIGHT SIDE UP IN PORTRAIT MODE, WITH Rotate the enclosure into portrait orientation, with the THE AIR INLET DOWN. -
Page 16: Rotate The Exhaust Cowl
Rotate the Exhaust Cowl (this is easier to do than to describe!) Replace the cowl Remove the exhaust Rotate the cowl by reversing the cowl by pressing up 90 degrees for actions in step 1. into the corners and portrait use. prying out each leg in turn. -
Page 17: Rigging Accessories - Truss Kit
Hang the enclosure on the truss and TIGHTEN THE TRUSS CLAMPS SECURELY. Tempest and its agents will not be liable for damage if Truss Clamp Nuts these instructions are not followed correctly. Fly User Manual... -
Page 18: Rigging Accessories - Feet
Rigging Accessories - Feet Feet – Landscape If the Fly enclosure is to be set on its base in landscape mode, the inlet grille MUST have at least 75mm/3in clearance below to allow airflow to the projector. This can be assured using the Fly Feet Kit. Mount the four feet to the M10 threaded holes on the enclosure sides, using the M10 screws provided. -
Page 19: On-Site Lens Changes
Simply undo the quarter-turn fasteners and open the door to access the projector lens. Note: A deeper door is available as a custom option for extra-long lenses. Contact Tempest for details. Fly User Manual... -
Page 20: Positive Pressure Fan Control
Positive Pressure Fan Control Specify the Positive Pressure option when ordering: • Normally the enclosure fan(s) will run only when either the projector/luminaire lamp is on, or if the daytime temperature in the enclosure exceeds the DEC Upper Temperature setting. At all other times the fan is OFF. •... -
Page 21: Cold Weather Operation
Cold Weather Operation In areas where extremely cold weather operation is required, use the following settings (FW Versions 2.05.000 and up). User Interface Operation To UNLOCK, hold ESC and OK together for 5 seconds. • You are now in the CONTROL MENU •... -
Page 22: The Fly Rigging Frame
Rigging Frame with three Fly enclosures, landscape configuration. Ask Tempest for case internal dimensions to share with your case supplier or talk to Tempest about case supply. Fly User Manual... -
Page 23: Packing/Unpacking The Fly Rigging Frame
Packing/Unpacking the Fly Rigging Frame Packing and unpacking in the right sequence saves time and shortages! 6. Subframe Bottom Left 5. Subframe Bottom Right 4. Subframe Top Left 3. Subframe Top Right 2. Level Bar (x3) 1. Brace (x4) Fly User Manual... -
Page 24: Fly Rigging Frame Assembly
Fly Rigging Frame Assembly Tip: Use a screw gun with an 8mm ball-nosed hex bit (bit is included): DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN SCREWS. M12 x 25 screws Level Bar Holes Step 1 Brace Level Bar holes, numbers Assemble brace to bottom subframes Step 2 Flip the frame over and add the second bottom... - Page 25 Slots Step 3 Slide in the top subframes. Secure with 4 screws. Step 4 Attach the first top brace Fly User Manual...
- Page 26 Step 5 Flip over Secure top subframe screws Add second top brace. Step 6 Add the three level bars to the required numbered level bar holes (see next section). Level Bar Secure with a spring clip at both ends Spring Clip Check for level on the two 2-plane levels in the frame base.
- Page 27 Step 7 - Stability In vertical mode, the rigging frame must be stabilized for safety in windy conditions. This can be done in two ways: Bolt to substrate Use the holes in the frame base to bolt to a solid surface, using M12 or ½”...
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Page 28: Fly Rigging Frame Tilt Angles
Fly Rigging Frame Tilt Angles Steeper angles may be achieved by using only two enclosures per rigging frame. Remember, shooting DOWN = lens over level bar, shooting UP = fan over level bar. 3 Enclosures Back Front Tilt Angle ⁰ 26.9 23.0 18.8... -
Page 29: Installing Fly Enclosure In The Rigging Frame - Landscape
Installing Fly Enclosure in the Rigging Frame - Landscape To the fully assembled Fly landscape enclosure, remove the M8 screws from two of the side mounting holes, and replace them with the two landscape frame adapter knobs. The adapter knobs should be hand-tightened to touch the Landscape side of the base frame. - Page 30 Using the same chart, determine which slot (A – E) to use for Spring Clip the rear enclosure support. Safety Hook Remove the spring clips from the safety hooks on both sides and flip the hooks up out of the way. Slot Safety Lug Lift the assembled Fly enclosure and insert it into the...
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Page 31: Installing Fly Enclosure In The Rigging Frame - Portrait
Installing Fly Enclosure in the Rigging Frame – Portrait Portrait Method 1 – Upright Frame One or two Fly enclosures may be rigged in this configuration, either both portrait, or one portrait, one landscape. Note that the left and right portrait mounts are different. Note also that the following illustrations assume the projectors will shoot DOWN from the frame. - Page 32 Portrait – Shooting UP Left Side – Shooting Up Right Side – Shooting up For projection UP from a frame mounted at ground level, simply flip the portrait mounts to the studs at the other end of the portrait bars, both sides. Fly User Manual...
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Page 33: Portrait Method 2 - Horizontal
Portrait Method 2 – Horizontal The Fly rigging Frame supports up to three Fly enclosures in portrait configuration, when the frame is on its side. This requires the addition of three portrait mounting bars to Left Side – Horizontal each Fly enclosure, as shown here: The portrait knobs should be hand-tightened to touch the side of the portrait adapter block. - Page 34 Lay the rigging frame on its side. Note: level bars are not used in horizontal mode. Open the safety hooks (top and bottom sides) Slide the enclosure in from the back side until the portrait adapter knobs locate in the rigging frame slots. Secure the safety hook with the spring clip, top and bottom.
- Page 35 Set the enclosure at the desired angle, then secure the front of the enclosure to the slots in the rigging frame, using the supplied stainless steel M10 carriage bolts, nuts and washers, top and bottom. Add one or two more Fly enclosures, in the same manner. Carriage Bolt Nut, washer Fly User Manual...
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Page 36: Hoisting The Assembled Rigging Frame
Hoisting the Assembled Rigging Frame The fully assembled rigging frame may be safely hoisted using a crane, with suitably rated slings. Vertical Horizontal Wrap slings under top corners. Thread slings through slots. Fly User Manual... -
Page 37: Remote Monitoring
Remote Monitoring Fly enclosures support remote monitoring over ethernet, using Tempest’s TEMP protocol: System Topology Fly User Manual... -
Page 38: Dec4 Ethernet Adapter - 51.D4.15
DEC4 Ethernet Adapter – 51.D4.15 51.485 51.D4.15/23 RS485 Comms Board Ethernet/EtherNode Board As a default, DEC4 communicates using DMX512 and RDM, over RS485. With the addition of either Ethernet board, any DEC4 – or any group of DEC4 boards connected using RS485 – may be connected to an Ethernet network –... -
Page 39: Digital Enclosure Control
Digital Enclosure Control DEC4 – that’s Digital Enclosure Control, fourth Typical DEC4 Generation – is the brain of your Tempest enclosure. It will configuration, with maintain the internal environment in a comfortable Motherboard, fan temperature and humidity range, and prevent control board and condensation –... -
Page 40: Dec4 Main Functions
DEC4 Main Functions Firmware Revision This manual covers DEC4 Firmware revision 2.03.000 and higher. To check the Firmware revision, on the User Interface menu, go to Status Display/Firmware. Sense current to projector (lamp on/off) DEC 4’s patented Goldilocks algorithm uses a combination of Record lamp hours sensors, heaters and fans to maintain a safe operating Monitor temperature and relative humidity... -
Page 41: Hardware Indicators & Fuses
Hardware Indicators & Fuses RS 485 Comms Board is connected and functioning Main Temperature & Fan Board is connected and correctly (blinking) Humidity Sensor is functioning correctly connected and functioning (blinking) External Temperature Sensor is (All Enclosures) connected and functioning Auxiliary Temperature &... -
Page 42: Operating Modes
Operating Modes • Supports RDM monitoring over RS485 if present RDM Only Monitor (Factory Default) • Supports TEMP monitoring if present • RDM Status Reporting over RS485 • RDM Configuration – settings may be changed remotely or at the enclosure user interface. •... -
Page 43: Dec4 Control Parameters
DEC4 Control Parameters Temperature and Humidity Ranges Cooling Fan(s) Trip Temp Trip Temperature (55-70˚C, Default 60 ˚C) (55-70°C, default 60°C) Upper Temp Upper Temperature (35-50˚C, Default 40 ˚C) (25-50°C, default 45°C) Trend Temperature Relative Humidity Trend Temp (50-90%, (Dynamic) (Dynamic) Default 80%) Ideal Temperature (Dynamic, IdealTemp (Dynamic, based... -
Page 44: Control Interface
Control Interface LED Indicators Heater ON (Green) Heater is ON, to maintain lower temperature level or to prevent condensation ON (Amber) Enclosure is temporarily outside the Goldilocks zone, and DEC is working to restore it ON (Green) Lamp is ON, or Temperature is HIGH and fan is cooling enclosure. OR: Lamp is OFF, and internal temperature =/>... -
Page 45: User Interface Lcd Display
User Interface LCD Display The display on the Control display provides additional status information, depending on the operating mode: RDM Only Monitor Mode RDM+DMX Control Mode RDM+DMX Service Mode (Alternating DMX Display requires a DMX signal to be present) Control Interface Operation The Control Interface is normally LOCKED. -
Page 46: Control Menu
Control Menu Set DMX Options SET Data Mode From the Front Panel, this menu item allows the user to check (and if necessary change) the Data mode. RDM Only Monitor DEFAULT Supports RDM or TEMP if connected. No DMX Control. RDM+DMX Service Service mode –... -
Page 47: Set Temp Units
SET DATA RESPONSE DMX Response sets a delay time before DMX Control Mode settings are acted on. Setting a response delay of a few seconds would prevent unintended fixture relay state changes in the event of a short accidental change in DMX level. -
Page 48: Set Fan Function
SET LAMP HEAT OFF HEAT OFF – In normal conditions the heater will ALWAYS be disabled when the system detects the LAMP ON POINT is reached (ie: projector comes out of standby). So default is HEATER OFF at LAMP ON. For cold weather operation (temperature <... -
Page 49: Status Display
SET FAN MIN DUTY Tacit and Zen Enclosures (with PWM-controlled DC Fans): In effect this is the fan speed setting. the actual range varies for each fan type: Start with a moderate MDC value – say 60. Test the projector, with the enclosure closed, and monitor the projector inlet temperature over the projector control system. - Page 50 Firmware version UID – unique system ID number Fly User Manual...
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Page 51: Safe Mode
Safe Mode and Sensors * Some of the temperature/humidity sensors shipped before mid-2017 have had a limited operational life in harsher conditions. Tempest has since developed a new class of capacitive sensor that is far more resilient, especially in demanding conditions. -
Page 52: Safe Mode - What To Do
If the sensor cable does NOT have a date code/serial number next to the plug, contact Tempest for a free-of-charge replacement. If you have more than one enclosure, we suggest replacing the sensors on ALL your enclosures. -
Page 53: Dec4 Firmware Updates
DEC4 Firmware Updates From time to time Tempest may introduce new DEC4 firmware for feature enhancements and bug fixes. Please note that the main System Control Board (SCB) and the various optional daughter boards each have their own firmware, and it will be good practice to update all firmware in an enclosure for optimal performance and interoperability. - Page 54 MUST be connected to a live System Control Board for the installation to complete correctly. Run JUST and select the top left USB connection Icon. Select the DEC4 from the Connection Details option and click the connect/plug Icon. Having connected, close the connection window. Fly User Manual...
- Page 55 From the main window, select the ‘Upload Firmware’ option. Select the file Icon and navigate to the firmware file to upload On selection, the firmware upload will begin and run until complete. On completion of the upload, dismiss the upload window and return to the main window. Fly User Manual...
- Page 56 The details of the SCB and firmware version may be viewed and verified by selecting the ‘Device Information’ option Close the application and disconnect the USB Cable from the SCB - END - Fly User Manual...
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Page 57: Indirect Firmware Updates
A JESE RDM-TRI or RDM-TXI interface and USB connection (available from Tempest). An installed version of the JESE GetSet RDM configuration utility. A copy of the firmware file(s) to upload, available for download from www.tempest.biz/tech_support. Powered Target DEC4 with 51.485 RS485 communication interface card. - Page 58 Connect your RDM-TRI (or RDM-TXI) in to your PC and connect to the RS485 connection on the DEC4 communications board with the fly lead, as shown below. Power up the target SCB, ideally with mains power, or alternatively, with a USB power adaptor connected to the USB Port on the SCB.
- Page 59 Right click on the highlighted item in the list view and select ‘Reprogram’ from the popup menu. This will open the firmware upload tool. In the Firmware upload handler, search for a file to upload by clicking the file icon. Find and select the file to load and click the Open button.
- Page 60 On returning to the File upload tool window, select the green upload arrow to initiate the upload process. The upload will the start. 10. On successful completion of upload and restart, the firmware upload is complete. Repeat from stage 8 to 11 for each additional file to upload. On completion of the upload, dismiss the upload window and return to the main window.
- Page 61 Important: If the Tempest enclosures are connected to an RDM interface or controller, set the DATA MODE for each enclosure as follows: RDM MONITOR ONLY To view status information over RDM RDM + CONTROL To monitor and over RDM and control the Lamp/Projector relays via DMX If the enclosures are connected to an Ethernet network for monitoring using TEMP (Tempest Equipment Management Protocol) then the appropriate mode is RDM MONITOR ONLY.
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Page 62: Troubleshooting
If wiring is ok, fan may be faulty. Check the UI display for RH (relative humidity) message. If display reads RH 5%, RH 100%, or RH###, there is a sensor fault. Contact Tempest for a replacement sensor. Dirt/Debris inside enclosure Filter is either missing or damaged? -
Page 63: Warranty
NONCONFORMITY OR BREACH OF WARRANTY, AND AT SELLER'S SOLE ELECTION: (i) REPAIR SUCH GOODS; OR (ii) REPLACE SUCH GOODS. NOTE: All sales are subject to Tempest Lighting, Inc. Standard Terms and Conditions (Standard Terms). In the case of any discrepancy between the foregoing and Standard Terms, Standard Terms shall prevail. Download Standard Terms here. -
Page 64: Appendix - Temp Protocol
Appendix – TEMP Protocol AVAILABLE TO SPECIAL ORDER Tempest can optionally provide a firmware load that facilitates TEMP over RS485, suitable for interfacing to an Ethernet adapter. TEMP is a lightweight proprietary ASCII based protocol, intended for rapid integration into management systems.
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