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©High End Systems, Inc. 2007, All Rights Reserved
Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice. High End Systems, Inc.
assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
Trademarks used in this text:
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. FastFit is a trademark and Philips is a registered trademark of Philips Lighting
Company. Krytox is a registered trademark of DuPont.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the
marks and names or their products. High End Systems disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and
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July, 2007
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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: User Manual

    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: Toll Free: 800.890.8989 Customer Service High End Systems, Inc. 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA voice: 800.890.8989...

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    USA, Monday, July 23, 2007 Kenneth Stuart Hansen, Compliance Engineer SHOWGUN ® User Manual Declaration of Conformity High End Systems, Inc. 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, Texas 78758 USA High End Systems, Inc. 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, Texas 78758 USA...

  • Page 4: Product Modification Warning

    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.

  • Page 5: Fcc Information

    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 ® User Manual...

  • Page 6: Warranty Information

    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.
  • Page 7 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 ® User Manual...
  • Page 8 SHOWGUN ® User Manual...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 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...
  • Page 10 Powering On the Fixture ... 11 Fixture Homing ... 11 Setting the DMX Start Channel ... 12 Shutting Down the Fixture ... 12 Chapter 3: SHOWGUN® Menu System Navigating the Menu System ... 13 The SHOWGUN® Display ... 13 Navigational Basics ... 14 Display in Menu Locked Mode ...
  • Page 11 DMX Programming Overview ... 29 Full Speed verses MSpeed Control ... 29 DMX Programming Options ... 29 Programming with a DMX Console ... 29 SHOWGUN® DMX Parameters ... 30 Pan and Tilt ... 30 Color Mixing ... 31 CMY Color ... 31 Tri Color ...
  • Page 12 Replacing the Lamp ... 38 Driver Boards ... 40 2-Phase Boards ... 40 3-Phase Board ... 41 Replacing Lithopatterns® ... 42 Cleaning the SHOWGUN® Fixture ... 43 Microfresnel Lens ... 43 Achromatic Lens ... 43 Reflector ... 44 Filter ... 44 Production Homing ...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    RGB values. Producing over 5000 lumens of output, the LED Tracking System works in tandem with the SHOWGUN fixture's other features. The SHOWGUN fixture’s main output uses a 2000 watt short arc metal halide lamp with a FastFit™ socket design that allows for a more compact reflector combination.

  • Page 14: Operation

    • 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 ® User Manual...

  • Page 15: Related Products And Accessories

    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 Replacement Lamp ® Whole Hog 3 Lighting Console Hog iPC™ Lighting Console ®...

  • Page 16: Specifications

    254 mm. 10.0 in. 596 mm. 23.5 in. 469 mm. 18.5 in. 518 mm. 20.4 in. 254 mm. 10.0 in. 602 mm. 23.7 in. 235 mm. 9.3 in. 15 mm. .6 in. 959 mm. 37.8 in. SHOWGUN ® User Manual...

  • Page 17: Operational

    Motor Power Supply Output 5 A 250 V, Slow Blow 2-phase Driver Boards 3-phase Pan and Tilt Board LED Control Board Lamp Power Supply Input SHOWGUN ® User Manual ): 45° C (113° F) Fuse Type and Rating 2.5 A, 250 V, Slow Blow...

  • Page 18: Lamp Specifications

    Diameter : 64.9 mm ± .20 mm (2.56 in ± .008 in) Clear Aperture: 53.34 mm ± .25 mm (2.1 in ± .01 in) Concentricity of Clear Aperture: ± .18 mm (.007 in) Maximum Thickness: 2.80 mm (.17in) SHOWGUN ® User Manual...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Setup And Configuration

    Because of the variety of power cord caps used worldwide, High End Systems, Inc. cannot make specific recommendations for the power cord cap. Contact a local authority for the type of power cord cap needed.

  • Page 20: Installing A Line Cord Cap - U.k. Only

    Advarsel: Beskyttelse mod elektrisk chock. Vigtigt! Lederne med gul/groen isolation maa kun tilsluttes en klemme maerket Mounting the Fixture You can mount your SHOWGUN freestanding on its base. WARNING! Equipment suitable for dry locations only. Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

  • Page 21: Mounting The Fixture Upright

    To mount the fixture upright, place the fixture on a sturdy, stable non-flammable surface that will support more than the 63.5 kg (140 lb) weight of the SHOWGUN above floor height, use safety cables to secure the fixture to the surface.

  • Page 22: Linking Showgun Fixtures

    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.

  • Page 23: Connecting To The Link

    For more information, see Installing a Power Cord Cap on page 7. To power on the SHOWGUN fixture, simply connect it to a 200V-240V AC power source. Fixture Homing 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.

  • Page 24: Setting The Dmx Start Channel

    Setup and Configuration Setting the DMX Start Channel Each SHOWGUN fixture requires a block of 30 consecutive channels on a 512-Channel DMX link. Up to seventeen 30-channel standard SHOWGUN fixtures can be assigned to a single 512- Channel DMX link. For more information on Start Channels, see Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment on page 16.

  • Page 25: Navigating The Menu System

    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.

  • Page 26: Navigational Basics

    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.

  • Page 27: Unlocking The Menu System

    To exit the menu system, keep pressing the Menu button to back out of each menu level until the High End Systems logo appears. The word the fixture’s software is “locking” the display. The display switches back to the large 8-character format and, after a few seconds, begins the standard display for the locked mode as described above.

  • Page 28: Menu Map

    Shutter closes 1 second after data loss LONG Shutter closes when fixture shuts down Safe setting Uploads fixture software to all other SHOWGUN fixtures on the link Homes all fixture functions Indicates or turns lamp off Indicates or turns lamp on Does nothing when selected...
  • Page 29 HW:# SW:# EDGE/GOBO/ROT HW:# SW:# FOCUS/ZOOM/IRIS HW:# SW:# RGB LED CONTROL HW:# SW:# DISPLAY - Displays NOT AVAILABLE if a board does not NOT AVAILABLE exist in that position. SHOWGUN® Menu System Description/Notes CURRENT MAXIMUM MINIMUM . Select and press...

  • Page 30: Menu System Options

    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.
  • Page 31 The single exception would be if two or more fixtures need to respond to controller commands in exactly the same way. In that case, those fixtures must be the same type (for example two SHOWGUN fixtures) and must share the entire channel range.

  • Page 32: Set Parameters Menu

    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 Pan Tilt Swap= Pan Invert=...

  • Page 33: Pan Invert

    Enter button to select. SHOWGUN ® User Manual and press the Enter button to select. DISABLED ) will be displayed. to revert fixture to default setting and SHOWGUN® Menu System PAN INVERT . The current state ENABLED to invert Pan TILT INVERT ENABLED...

  • Page 34: Lamp Life Limit

    SHOWGUN® Menu System Lamp Life Limit Use this menu option to display the warning message Lamp Life Error when the current lamp hours reach the rated lamp life. When the tracks the number of hours the lamp is on. At 650 hours, it displays an error message. At 710 hrs., the lamp shuts off, and the fixture will not strike until the lamp is replaced and the lamp...

  • Page 35: Fixture Mode Menu

    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 fixtures on the link using the...

  • Page 36: Lamp State

    TEST OPTIONS option in the Copying the Boot Code When new software is uploaded to SHOWGUN fixtures, it may contain a new boot code which must be copied to each fixture. This is apparent if the fixture displays a CAUTION: Do not remove power from the fixture while performing a boot copy.

  • Page 37: Information Menu

    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.

  • Page 38: Temperatures Menu

    SHOWGUN® 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.

  • Page 39: Fixture Hours Reset

    This option display’s the fixture’s CPU board Software version. The version number is composed of: V(Major).(Minor).(Build). SHOWGUN ® User Manual option: option: LAMP OFF, LAMP ON, LAMP STRIKING SHOWGUN® Menu System INFORMATION MENU and press Press and hold the Enter INFORMATION MENU and press Press and hold the Enter LAMP ERROR...

  • Page 40: Module Version

    SHOWGUN® Menu System Module Version This option displays the current hardware and software versions for the following components: • Pan • Tilt • Shutter/Cyan • Magenta/Yellow • Edge/Gobo/Rotate • Focus/Zoom/Iris • RGB LED Control Display Errors This menu option displays current errors in a descriptive 32-character text field.

  • Page 41: Chapter 4: Fixture Programming

    Road Hog lighting consoles; and Hog available from High End Systems to control SHOWGUN 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.

  • Page 42: Showgun® Dmx Parameters

    Zoom 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.

  • Page 43: Color Mixing

    MSpeed, see MSpeed (Motor Speed) on page 34. 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 Continuous...

  • Page 44: Rgb Color

    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.

  • Page 45: Shutter And Lamp Effects

    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.

  • Page 46: Zoom And Focus

    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 ® User Manual...

  • Page 47: Control Settings

    Control Settings The Control parameter activates certain Fixture functions. To access all SHOWGUN settings (except for Pan & Tilt MSpeed Off), first select a control channel value, then set the Shutter channel to “0.” NOTE: The Control channel should not be crossfaded.
  • Page 48 CHAPTER 4 Fixture Programming SHOWGUN ® User Manual...

  • Page 49: Chapter 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintaining and servicing the SHOWGUN and cleaning the unit. General troubleshooting tips help you identify potential problems. ® SHOWGUN fixtures have been designed for easy access for service. However, all service must be performed by qualified personnel only. Always observe the following cautions and...

  • Page 50: Replacement Fuses

    5 A 250 V, Slow Blow 2.5 A, 125 V, Slow Blow SMF 5A, 125V, Slow Blow SMF 20A, 250V, Very Fast Symptom of Failure Manufacturer HES Part Number Littelfuse 90403027EF Littelfuse 90403012EF Littelfuse 90402016EF Littelfuse 90412027EF Bussmann 90403030EF SHOWGUN ® User Manual...
  • Page 51 The SHOWGUN fixture uses a proprietary 2000 watt short arc metal halide lamp with a fast fit base. DANGER-INTENSE HEAT: Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 150° C (302° F). Allow the fixture to cool before handling. To change the lamp: 1.

  • Page 52: Driver Boards

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Driver Boards The SHOWGUN fixture is designed with two basic types of motor driver boards. A driver board is ® interchangeable with other boards of its type. Standoffs and contact screws allow for position- specific board addressing. The fixture will not function correctly if contact screws are missing from driver boards.

  • Page 53: 3-Phase Board

    MTG4 When replacing a board, observe the following warnings. WARNING! Disconnect power before servicing. Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 130° C (266° F). Allow the fixture to cool before handling. SHOWGUN ® User Manual MTG2 MTG3 MTG2 MTG3...

  • Page 54: Replacing Lithopatterns

    ® 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.

  • Page 55: Cleaning The Showgun Fixture

    Cleaning the SHOWGUN 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.

  • Page 56: Reflector

    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 ® User Manual...

  • Page 57: Production Homing

    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 ® User Manual in the menu system to home the flag.

  • Page 58: Flag Calibration Example

    4. Locate the 2-phase board that controls the dimmer motors. Disconnect the M1 and M2 for the two DIM flags on Board 2 (the lower front board of the 4-board bracket inside the fixture. SHOWGUN ® User Manual...

  • Page 59: Calibrate The Flags

    10. Adjust each flag vertically to the tickmark on the inside standoff. SHOWGUN ® User Manual to scroll to the Test option. Press Enter Maintenance and Troubleshooting button for a few seconds to select.
  • Page 60 12. Remove the service harness and reattach the connectors to the 2-phase driver board. 13. Reinsert the bulk head and replace the two 4M socket caps. 14. Home the fixture and test flags. Make sure they are not hitting when fully closing from the console or the menu system. SHOWGUN ® User Manual...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Power Supply SHOWGUN ® fixtures have two power supplies, PS1 and PS2 that split the power requirements for the different fixture components. Power Supply Pan 3-phase board Focus Zoom Iris 2-phase board (Address 8) CPU board LED Control board...

  • Page 62: Board Led States

    Yes, if data is applied Transmitting data Not transmitting data Yes, if data is applied Board not discovered Yes, if data is applied Board is discovered Board Receiving data Board not receiving data Yes, if data is applied Description SHOWGUN ® User Manual...

  • Page 63: Appendix A: Mspeed Conversion Table

    1.75 1.92 2.09 2.27 2.46 2.66 2.86 3.07 3.29 3.52 3.76 4.00 4.25 4.52 4.78 5.06 5.34 5.64 ® SHOWGUN User Manual Time Value Value Value (sec.) (dec.) (hex) 5.94 6.25 6.56 6.89 7.22 7.56 7.91 8.27 8.63 9.00 9.39 9.77...
  • Page 64 192.40 194.16 195.92 197.70 199.48 201.28 203.08 204.88 206.70 208.52 210.36 212.19 214.04 215.90 217.76 219.63 221.51 223.40 225.30 227.20 229.11 231.03 232.96 234.90 236.84 238.79 240.75 242.72 244.70 246.68 248.68 250.68 246.68 248.68 250.68 252.68 ® SHOWGUN User Manual...

  • Page 65: Appendix B: Important Safety Information

    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 User Manual , or coloured green or green and...
  • Page 66 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 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Appendice C: Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité

    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 User Manual Important Safety Information...
  • Page 68 Schützen Sie beim Auswechseln der Lampen Ihre Hände und tragen Sie eine Schutzbrille. 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 User Manual...
  • Page 69 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 User Manual Important Safety Information...
  • Page 70 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 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation

    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 User Manual...
  • Page 72 Appendix B Important Safety Information ® SHOWGUN User Manual...

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