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High End Systems Automated Luminaire User Manual Version 1.2.4 Part Number: 2593M1200-1.2.4 Rev: A Released: 2024-12...
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Table of Contents Introduction Document Conventions Help from Technical Services Safety Considerations General Operation and Use Guidelines Fixture Overview Specifications Environment Power Electrical Input and Power Factor Fixtures per Circuit Connector Specifications Install the Fixture DMX Control DMX Connector Pinout Connect DMX Cables to Fixture Terminate DMX Set the DMX Start Address...
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Ethernet Control and DMX Thru Set the DMX Start Address Set the Control Source and Universe Configure the Fixture Navigate the User Interface Set Fixture Parameters Control Options Info Menu Set Menu Test Menu Preset Menu Error Codes Errors Maintenance Clean the Fixture Replace the Fuse Replace the Battery...
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Introduction This manual provides important information for the safe installation, configuration, and maintenance of your High End Systems Zeo fixture. For your safety, read this entire manual prior to installing, operating, or servicing the fixture. ETC recommends that you update your fixture with the latest version of software before you use the fixture.
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Help from Technical Services If you have questions that are not answered by this document, try the ETC support website at support.etcconnect.com or the ETC LED Automated Lighting product website at etcconnect.com/Products/Automated-Fixtures. If none of these resources are sufficient, contact ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices identified below. Emergency service is available from all offices outside of normal business hours.
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• This fixture is intended for professional use only. Not for residential use. Read the entire manual before using this equipment. • Contact your authorized ETC dealer or Technical Services before performing any service in order to maintain warranty coverage.
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WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! • Do not operate this device with the cover open. • Disconnect the fixture from power and DMX and allow it to cool before performing any cleaning and maintenance. AVERTISSEMENT : RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLÉCTRIQUE! •...
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• Please use the original packaging if the fixture is to be transported. ETC will not be responsible for the fixture if packaging other than manufacturer provided packaging is used.
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Fixture Overview 1. Lens 2. Tilt lock 3. Yoke handle 4. Display 5. Navigation controls 6. Pan lock 7. Upper enclosure handle 8. Power In 9. USB port 10. DMX Thru 11. DMX In 12. Battery compartment 13. Ethernet ports (x2) Zeo User Manual...
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1487 1501 0.98 1485 1504 0.98 1475 1495 0.98 1466 1492 0.98 Fixtures per Circuit One fixture is allowed per circuit via an ETC R20 or similar breaker module. Consult the upstream breaker trip curves when using other equipment. Specifications...
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Connector Specifications WARNING: Risk of Shock and Fire. Assemble a grounding-type attachment plug with integral cord grip that is within the voltage and amperage rating of this luminaire. AVERTISSEMENT : Risque de choc et d'incendie. Assurez-vous d'utiliser une prise de mise à la terre avec décharge de traction intégrée qui respecte la tension et l'ampérage de ce luminaire.
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Install the Fixture Overhead rigging must be performed by qualified personnel. Follow all local and national codes and recommended practices. WARNING: • The installation location must support a minimum point load of 10 times the weight of the fixture. Fixture weight is 20 kg (44 lb). •...
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1. Attach the provided safety cable through one of the two attachment points on the bottom of the fixture upper enclosure. 2. Assemble the clamp (provided by others) to the bracket that was provided with the fixture and secure together using appropriately sized hardware (not provided). You can use any of the holes in the three-position bracket depending on how you want to align the fixture in the truss.
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DMX control bus). DMX Connector Pinout Use the following standard pinout when preparing DMX cable with 5-pin XLR connectors. ETC recommends using Belden 9729 or equivalent cable. (See the ETC cable cross database for equivalent alternatives: etcconnect.com/cablecross.) The second data pair in the...
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DMX starting address of the first fixture to 1, you could set the second fixture to 52 (51+1), the third to 103 (51+52), and so on. DMX Channels The current DMX channel map for the Zeo can be found on the ETC website: etcconnect.com/Zeo/Documentation. Zeo User Manual...
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Ethernet Control The Zeo fixture includes two Ethernet ports that allow sending and receiving of control signals using the Art-Net protocol or sACN. Use a Cat5e (or better) cable and terminate to RJ45 connectors following the TIA/EIA 568B wiring standard. Connect Ethernet Cables to a Fixture The following instructions are guidelines for connecting Ethernet to your fixture.
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Ethernet Control and DMX Thru You can use Ethernet control and DMX Thru. When a fixture is set up to receive Ethernet control input, it automatically distributes DMX via the DMX Thru port. The DMX signal is sent as a single universe that corresponds to the universe of the fixture that is receiving Ethernet control.
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Configure the Fixture You can configure Zeo fixtures through the onboard user interface. Navigate the User Interface Mode 1. Press the [MODE/ESC] button to access the main menu. (The display is powered by Esc. Mode battery when the fixture has no power; press and hold the [MODE/ESC] button Esc.
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Set Fixture Parameters Navigate the This section provides instructions to configure and set up the Zeo fixture. See User Interface on page 15 for information about the navigation buttons. Provide power to the fixture before configuring it. If you do not provide power, the fixture will use battery power to power the user interface.
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View the DMX value of one of the fixture's channels. Scroll to the channel that you want to view (Pan Coarse, Pan Fine, etc.) and press the Enter button. The DMX value of the channel you chose is shown in the main window of the UI.
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View Sensor Status Navigate: Main Menu → Info → Sensors Displays the status of the sensors, which can help you to determine whether the fixture is recognizing the movement and position of the zoom rail and the pan and tilt drive gears. The display toggles between ON and OFF as a magnet passes one of the sensors.
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Set Menu Set the Status Options Navigate: Main Menu → Set → Status Parameter Value Description No DMX Mode • Close Shutter Control mode when DMX is absent. The default value is Hold. • Hold • Auto Program Pan Reverse • ON Reverse the pan movement of the fixture.
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Access Service Settings Navigate: Main Menu → Set → Service Setting Parameter Value Description Service PIN Service PIN XXX You must enter the Service PIN in order to access the other Service Setting parameters. The default Service PIN is 050. RDM UID Manufacturer ID This password-protected menu item lets you modify and a randomly...
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Set the Fans Mode Navigate: Main Menu → Set → Fans Mode Setting Select the fan mode for the fixture: • Standard • Studio (reduces fan noise, but decreases fixture output by approximately 20%) Note: Fan Speed DMX control overrides the Fans Mode setting in the fixture user interface when the DMX control is set to Auto or Studio.
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Test Menu Reset (Home) the Mechanical Positions on the Fixture Navigate: Main Menu → Test → Home Reset ("home") all features on the fixture, including, pan, tilt, colors, gobos, etc. Test the Fixture Navigate: Main Menu → Test → Self Test Run a self-test program on the fixture. When you run the test, the display indicates "Running"...
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Presets are built by combining scenes into programs and then assigning the programs to Program Partitions for playback. For information about the Preset menu, access the High End Systems Preset Menu Guide from the ETC support website: support.etcconnect.com. Configure the Fixture...
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Pan Coarse and Tilt Coarse errors are shown). 3. Cycle the power off and on to rehome the fixture: 4. If errors persist after rehoming is complete, contact ETC Technical Services for assistance. Errors This message displays after the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist: •...
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• Moving parts must not show any signs of wear and must move smoothly without issue. • The power supply cables must not show any damage, material fatigue, or sediment. • If spare parts are required, order only genuine parts from ETC or your authorized ETC dealer.
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Replace the Fuse The fuse in this fixture is not user-replaceable. Contact ETC Technical Services for assistance. Help from Technical Services on page 2 for contact information.
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Compliance For current and complete compliance information, view the product datasheet at etcconnect.com/Products/Automated-Fixtures. For complete product documentation, including compliance documentation, visit etcconnect.com/products. FCC Compliance (For any FCC matters): Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. 3031 Pleasant View Road Middleton, WI 53562 +1 (608) 831-4116 etcconnect.com This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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