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High End Systems, WholeHog, and Lithopatterns are registered trademarks; and SHOWGUN, Internal Effects, the High End Systems globe logo, Light Burst, the Hog logo are trademarks of High End Systems, Inc. or High End Systems Europe Ltd. Hog is a registered trademark of Flying Pig Systems. Belden is a registered trademark of Belden, Inc.
® Contacting High End Systems U.S. and the Americas Sales Department High End Systems, Inc. 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA voice: 512.836.2242 fax: 512.837.5290 Toll Free: 800.890.8989 Customer Service High End Systems, Inc. 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA voice: 800.890.8989...
Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45104 Manufacturer’s name:High End Systems, Inc. Manufacturer’s address:2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, Texas 78758 USA Distributor’s name:High End Systems, Inc. Distributor’s address:2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, Texas 78758 USA Declares that the product Product Name:SHOWGUN, SHOWGUN 2.5...
Umständen gegen die diesbezüglichen Sicherheitsnormen verstoßen. Avvertenza Sulla Modifica Del Prodotto I prodotti di High End Systems sono stati progettati e fabbricati per soddisfare i requisiti delle normative di sicurezza statunitensi ed internazionali. Qualsiasi modifica al prodotto potrebbe pregiudicare la sicurezza e rendere il prodotto non conforme agli standard di sicurezza pertinenti.
This symbol indicates that eye protection should be worn to prevent potential injury. This symbol warns of a fire hazard. This symbol indicates that, while operating, equipment surfaces may reach very high temperatures. Allow the fixture to cool before handling. SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ® 2.5 User Manual...
Lamps are covered by the lamp manufacturer’s warranty. SHOWGUN fixtures must be returned in its original roadcase. Any other parts returned to High End Systems must be packaged in a suitable manner to ensure the protection of such Product unit or parts, and such package shall be clearly and prominently marked to indicate that the package contains returned Product units or parts and with an RMA number.
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GB 2292896B; GB 2294909B; GB 2295058B; GB 2303203B; GB 2306887B; GB 2307036B; GB 2316477B; IE 0621495; IT 034244BE; 2005; IT 0621495; IT 0655144; JP 3495373; JP 3793577; NL 0621495; NL 0797503; NL 0969247; UK 0621495; UK 0655144; UK 0662275; UK 0797503; UK 0969247; UK 1447702; SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ®...
Table of Contents SHOWGUN®/SHOWGUN® 2.5 User Manual ........... i Contacting High End Systems® ..............ii Declaration of Conformity ................iii Product Modification Warning ............... iv Important Safety Information ............... iv FCC Information ..................v Safety Symbols ................... v Warranty Information .................. vi Limited Warranty..................
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Linking SHOWGUN and SHOWGUN 2.5 Fixtures ......... 11 Cable Connectors ..................11 Connecting to the Link ................12 Powering On the Fixture ................12 Setting the DMX Start Channel ..............13 Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment ..........13 Shutting Down the Fixture ................. 15 Placing Fixture in Road Case ...............
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DMX Programming Overview ..............33 Full Speed verses MSpeed Control ..............33 DMX Programming Options ................33 Programming with a DMX Console ..............33 SHOWGUN® DMX Parameters ..............34 Pan and Tilt ....................34 Color Mixing ....................35 CMY Color ....................35 Tri Color ....................
All SHOWGUN models use short arc metal halide lamps with a FastFit™ socket design that allows for a more compact reflector combination. The SHOWGUN fixture’s main output uses a 2000 watt lamp. The SHOWGUN 2.5 model uses a 2800 watt lamp with a guaranteed lamp life of 1250 hours.
• Fast service design for Reflector, Condenser and Output lens • Modular construction • Electronic cooling system control • Exterior design prevents stray light scatter. • Pan and tilt locks for easy transportation. • Custom SHOWGUN roadcase provided. SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ®...
CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Related Products and Accessories The following table lists other products you can utilize with the SHOWGUN fixture and optional accessories available from your High End Systems dealer/distributor. Part Description Part Number Recommended SHOWGUN Replacement Lamp (7000 K)
CHAPTER 1 Product Overview ® SHOWGUN Specifications Mechanical Fixture Dimensions: 596 mm x 639 mm x 959 mm (23.5 in x 25.2 in x 37.8 in) Road Case Dimensions: 749 mm x 1200 mm x 724 mm (29.5 in x 47.25 in x 28.5 in) Fixture Weight: 63.5 kg (140 lb)
2.5 A, 125 V, Slow Blow SMF Littelfuse 90402016EF 3-phase Pan and Tilt Board LED Control Board 5A, 125V, Slow Blow SMF Littelfuse 90412027EF Lamp Power Supply Input 20A, 250V, Very Fast Bussmann 90403030EF SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ® 2.5 User Manual...
Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. The factory cannot accept any goods shipped without an RMA number. Pan and Tilt Locking The SHOWGUN fixture ships with pan and tilt latches locked. You can unlock/adjust these latches to stabilize the fixture for mounting. Note: Disengage Pan and Tilt locks before operating the fixture.
Setup and Configuration Installing a Power Cord Cap The custom power cord for SHOWGUN and SHOWGUN 2.5 fixtures ships without a power cord cap. Use the information in this section to install the correct power cord cap for your location.
Equipment suitable for dry locations only. Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. CAUTION! All models of SHOWGUN fixtures must be installed and operated by trained personnel only. Always use a secondary safety cable when mounting this fixture.
CAUTION! Do not use C- Clamps to mount either SHOWGUN model to truss. Only experienced lighting personnel should attempt to hang a lighting fixture to an appropriate theatrical truss.
A SHOWGUN fixture requires 30 channels on a standard DMX512 link. Attach the fixture to the link using data-grade cable and 5-pin XLR cable connectors.
Disengage Pan and Tilt locks before operating the fixture. For more information, see Pan and Tilt Locking on page 7. To power on the SHOWGUN fixture, simply connect it to a 200V-240V AC power source. Once the SHOWGUN fixture is connected to a power source, it automatically begins a homing procedure to verify that the major functions of the fixture.
4. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons on the Center button to select a new DMX start channel. The display will flash a new option ready for selection. Note: The last valid Start channel for a SHOWGUN fixture is based on its 30-channel range. The last valid start channel for a SHOWGUN fixture is 483 (512–30+1).
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CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration SHOWGUN fixture requires a block of 30 consecutive channels on a 512-Channel DMX link. The Start channel is the first number of a fixture’s channel range. The notes in the following table show the various considerations in determining valid Start Channels for fixtures on a 512 DMX link.
A DMX controller can shut down the fixture remotely with the Shutdown option in the Control Channel or you can simply disconnect from power. Both SHOWGUN models automatically shuts down in the event of DMX data loss longer than five minutes.
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CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ® 2.5 User Manual...
The SHOWGUN Display The front panel on SHOWGUN fixtures has a dot matrix display and six arrows on navigation. This display reduces the menu levels required and dramatically increases usability with the capability of displaying up to two 16-character lines of text.
6. Continue pressing the Menu button to move back up levels until exiting the Menu system. Display in Menu Locked Mode The SHOWGUN display panel gives access to the fixture’s onboard Menu System. When the Menu System is in locked mode, the panel displays in large 8-character format designed to be viewed from a distance.
DATA LOSS Shutter closes 1 second after data loss TIMEOUT: LONG Shutter closes when fixture shuts down Safe setting FIXTURE MODE CROSSLOAD Uploads fixture software to all other SHOWGUN MENU FIRMWARE: fixtures on the link SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ® 2.5 User Manual...
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MENU MINIMUM LED TRACKING: ###C Default setting is . Select and press Enter TEMP RESET for 5 seconds to reset all sensors to Current Temperature FIXTURE HOURS: Displays fixture operation time in hours:minutes SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ® 2.5 User Manual...
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DISPLAY ERRORS XXXXXXXXXXXXX Scrolls through errors displayed in 2-line, MENU XXXXXXXXXXXXX 16-character format CHANNELS Displays channel range for current configuration NEEDED: (30 for SHOWGUN fixtures) NEXT DMX (Current start channel + channels needed+1) CHANNEL: SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ® 2.5 User Manual...
3. Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to select a new DMX start channel from 001– 483. The display will flash a new option ready for selection. Note: The last valid Start channel for a SHOWGUN fixture is 483 (512–30+1). 4. Press the Enter button to accept the new DMX Start channel.
Channel range is the number of consecutive channels a fixture requires. Each SHOWGUN fixture requires a block of 30 consecutive channels on a 512-Channel DMX link. The Start channel is the first number of a fixture’s channel range.
Set Parameters Menu The Set Parameters menu sets all factory options to their default settings or changes the factory options individually. Factory Default Settings A SHOWGUN fixture ships with the following factory default settings: DISABLED DISABLED DISABLED Pan Tilt Swap=...
ENABLED 4. Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to scroll to invert Tilt movement or DISABLED to revert fixture to default setting and press the Enter button to select. SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ® 2.5 User Manual...
4. Using the up and down arrows on the Center button, choose to keep the shutter open until shutdown, or SHORT to close the shutter 1 second after data loss and press the Enter button to select. SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ® 2.5 User Manual...
The Mode menu crossloads software from one fixture to other SHOWGUN fixtures on the link. Crossloading Fixture Software A fixture running a newer software version can load the new software to all other SHOWGUN CROSSLOAD FIRMWARE fixtures on the link using the menu option.
Copying the Boot Code When new software is uploaded to SHOWGUN fixtures, it may contain a new boot code which BOOTDIFF must be copied to each fixture. This is apparent if the fixture displays a error.
TILT ENCODER value. Unique Number Each SHOWGUN fixture has a unique number similar to a serial number. Use this option to view the fixture’s unique number. DMX Values Menu This menu option lets you view the current DMX value for every channel on the DMX link that includes this fixture.
CHAPTER 3 Menu System Temperatures Menu The SHOWGUN fixture contains temperature sensors that track current, maximum and minimum temperatures produced in the unit. Sensors monitor the air temperature of the electronics housing, the lamp housing, and the LED System. Initially, the setting for current, maximum and minimum temperatures are equal. As the sensor detects temperature changes, the fixture adjusts the minimum and maximum settings.
LAMP OFF, LAMP ON, LAMP STRIKING LAMP ERROR This option displays the current Lamp Status as , or Software Version This option display’s the fixture’s CPU board Software version. The version number is composed of: V(Major).(Minor).(Build). SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ® 2.5 User Manual...
Use this option to view the next available DMX Start channel on the link following this fixture and is based on the fixture’s specific configuration. The value displayed uses the formula (current Start channel + 30 +1). SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ®...
High End Systems to control SHOWGUN fixtures (see Related Products and Accessories on page 3). For information on whether your DMX controller supports SHOWGUN fixtures, contact the controller’s vendor. For information on operating your fixture with a controller (or control device such as DMX control software), consult the documentation provided with the controller.
LED Tracking Blue Focus Pan and Tilt The Pan and Tilt parameters control the SHOWGUN fixture’s 420° pan range and 216° tilt range. Pan and Tilt functions each utilize two channels to provide 16 bit adjustment to a fraction of a degree.
MSpeed, see MSpeed (Motor Speed) on page 38. The Color Function you choose will effect which parameter values are available for each individual color (Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow). The following table describes the Color Functions available on the SHOWGUN fixture. Color Function Description...
Strobes LEDs at specified intervals. LED Tracking System Dimming Most automated luminaires have a single intensity system. In addition to the main output intensity, the SHOWGUN provides an additional intensity system for the LED Tracking System. It operates in two modes. Dim Tracking Mode In this mode, the LED Tracking System dims as the main output dims.
Closes shutter Periodic lamp strobes lamp at specified intervals from slow to fast. Allows all SHOWGUN Fixtures on the DMX link to strobe their lamps at random times from slow to fast. Allows all SHOWGUN Fixtures on the DMX link to strobe their lamps at random times in unison from slow to fast.
2.5 seconds. This provides a pleasing look when the additional variation given by using the MSpeed channel is not required. With the MSpeed set between DMX 5-255, Internal Effects macros complete movement at the selected MSpeed time (up to 25 seconds). SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ®...
CHAPTER 4 Fixture Programming Control Settings The Control parameter activates certain Fixture functions. To access all SHOWGUN Control ® settings (except for Pan & Tilt MSpeed Off), first select a control channel value, then set the Shutter channel to “0.”...
Disconnect power before re-lamping or servicing. Do not mount SHOWGUN on or within 4 M of flammable objects. Do not mount SHOWGUN 2.5 on or within 5 M of flammable objects. DANGER-INTENSE HEAT: Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 150° C (302° F).
Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 150° C (302° F). Allow the fixture to cool before handling. The SHOWGUN 2.0 fixture is designed for use with a Philips® MSR Gold metal halide lamp only. The SHOWGUN 2.5 model is designed for use with a PHILIPS MSR 2500/2 lamp only.
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Replace with the appropriate lamp only. SHOWGUN: PHILIPS MSR Gold (HES part # 55030084) SHOWGUN 2.5: PHILIPS MSR 2500/2 (HES part #55030087) 3. Use the three Phillips head screws for lamp optimization. SHOWGUN ®...
® wheels for SHOWGUN fixtures. These directions apply to any gobo or lithopattern in SHOWGUN fixtures that adheres to the specifications, (see LithoPattern Specifications on page 6). Replace lithopatterns or effects if they are damaged or broken, to change their order in the wheel, to clean them, or to install a new or custom lithopattern or effect.
Note: SHOWGUN 2.5 fixtures have the same driver board functionality but in a different configuration. The 2 phase board for Zoom, Focus and Iris functions along with the 3-phase boards are combined on a single board along with the CPU board.
Focus 1 MTG1 Zoom 1 Zoom 2 Iris MTG3 MTG4 Note: In Showgun 2.5 fixtures, the Focus, Zoom and Iris functions are located on the main boards instead of a separate 2-phase board. SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ® 2.5 User Manual...
Gobo Blower Via LED Status board Head Temperature HD10 Sensor Module Link Data MTG4 MTG3 Note: In SHOWGUN 2.5 fixtures, the pan and tilt drivers are located on the main board instead of separate 3-phase boards. SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ® 2.5 User Manual...
CHAPTER 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning SHOWGUN Fixtures ® All glass parts should be cleaned with using a mild glass cleaner (containing no ammonia) and a soft, lint-free cotton cloth. You can use a diffusion cleaning applicator (HES p/n 90901001) to access and clean the outside of the Dual Acromat lens, lithos, color and soft edge flags.
5. Clean the reflector and replace. Filter There is a washable filter located on one side of the electronics housing attached with velcro. Remove, wash with soap and water. Allow to dry and then reattach. SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ® 2.5 User Manual...
3. Remove the two M4 socket caps using a 3mm hex key and slide the bulk head out of the unit. 4. After completing the calibration, replace the lens by carefully aligning the worm gears and gently rotating the gears to begin threading the lens shaft back into the fixture. SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ®...
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5. Push the lens into the fixture 6. Reattach the retaining clips on the lens shaft. Flag Calibration Example (SHOWGUN 2.0) This example shows you how to recalibrate the dimmer flags: Connect dimmer flag motors directly to 2-phase driver 1.
11. Remove the service harness and re-attach the connectors to the 2-phase driver board. 12. Reinsert the bulk head and replace the two 4M socket caps. 13. Home the fixture and test flags. Make sure they are not hitting when fully closing from the console or the menu system. SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ®...
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Power Supply SHOWGUN ® fixtures have two power supplies, PS1 and PS2 that split the power requirements for the different fixture components. SHOWGUN 2.0 Power Supply Power Functions Board Connection Supply Powered Pan 3-phase board Focus...
The CPU, 2-phase, 3-phase, LED Control, and Data Communication boards are mounted for easy access on the bracket located behind the display panel on the electronics housing. LEDs located on the boards help you troubleshoot the unit. SHOWGUN 2.0 Board LEDs Location LED #...
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Board not discovered Yes, if data is applied Board is discovered Control Green Board Receiving data Board Board not receiving data Yes, if data is applied SHOWGUN 2.5 Board LEDs Location LED # State Problem? Description Green Associated sensor is open Yellow...
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Yes, if data is applied Flashing Red Board not discovered Yes, if data is applied Board is discovered LED Control Board Green Board Receiving data Board not receiving data Yes, if data is applied SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ® 2.5 User Manual...
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1. Change shields and lenses if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired, for example by cracks or deep scratches. 2. Never look directly at the lamp while lamp is on. SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ®...
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Wear eye and hand protection when re-lamping. 3. Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 160° C (320° F). Allow a minimum of 10 minutes for cooling before handling. 4. Change the lamp if it becomes damaged or thermally deformed. SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ®...
3. Les surfaces de l'appareil peuvent atteindre des températures de 160 C. Laisser refroidir pendant 5 minutes avant la manipulation. 4. Changer la lampe si elle est endommagée ou thermiquement déformée. SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ®...
3. Die Oberflächen des Gerätes können Temperaturen bis zu 160 C erreichen. Vor dem Anfassen stets 5 Minuten lang abkühlen lassen. 4. Falls die Lampe beschädigt oder durch Wärmeeinwirkung verformt ist, muß sie ausgewechselt werden. SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ® 2.5 User Manual...
3. Las superficies del equipo pueden alcanzar temperaturas máximas de 160 grados centígrados. Deje que se enfríen por 5 minutos antes de tocarlas. 4. Cambie la lámpara si ésta se avería o deforma por acción térmica. SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ®...
3. Le superfici della apparecchiatura possono arrivare a temperature di 160 gradi centrigradi (194 gradi f). Aspettare 5 minuti prima di maneggiare. 4. Cambiare la lampadina se si danneggia o se si e' deformata dovuto alle alte temperature. SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ®...
Appendix B Important Safety Information Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation Advarsel: Beskyttelse mod elektrisk chock. VIGTIGT! LEDEREN MED GUL/GROEN ISOLATION MAA KUN TILSLUTTES KLEMME MAERKET ELLER SHOWGUN ® /SHOWGUN ® 2.5 User Manual...
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