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Roadster Orbital Head
System

User Manual

© High End Systems, Inc. 2006, 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 III, Dataflash, Intellebeam,
and LithoPatterns are registered trademarks; and Catalyst, the Catalyst Logo, the High
End Systems globe logo and the Hog logo are trademarks of High End Systems, Inc. or
High End Systems Europe Ltd. Belden is a registered trademark of Belden, Inc. DLP is
trademark of Texas Instruments.
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 trade names owned by others.
Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual
P/N 60600261 Version 1.0
April, 2006

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    LithoPatterns are registered trademarks; and Catalyst, the Catalyst Logo, the High End Systems globe logo and the Hog logo are trademarks of High End Systems, Inc. or High End Systems Europe Ltd. Belden is a registered trademark of Belden, Inc. DLP is trademark of Texas Instruments.
  • Page 2 Customer Service: High End Systems, Inc. 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA voice: 24-hour fax: 24-hour voice mail: 512.837.3063 or 800.890.8989 World Wide Web: http://www.highend.com ® 512.836.2242 512.837.5290 800.890.8989 512.834.9195 Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual...

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    High End Systems Distributor's address: 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA Declares that the product: Product Name: Roadster Orbital Head System Product Number: All Product Options: All Conforms to the following EEC directives: 73/23/EEC, as amended by 93/68/EEC...

  • Page 4: Product Modification Warning

    Product Modification Warning High End Systems products are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of United States and International safety regulations. Modifications to the product could affect safety and render the product non-compliant to relevant safety standards. Mise En Garde Contre La Modification Du Produit: Les produits High End Systems sont conçus et fabriqués conformément aux exigences des règlements internationaux de sécurité.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair: It is necessary to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from your dealer or point of purchase BEFORE any units Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual...
  • Page 6 Any Product unit or 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: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Contacting High End Systems® ... ii Product Modification Warning ... iv FCC Information ... iv Important Safety Information ... v Symbols ... v Warranty Information ... v Product Overview ... 1 Orbital Movement System Features ... 1 Accessories ...
  • Page 8 Connecting the System ... 11 Power Hub Connections ... 11 Power Hub to Projector ... 12 Power Hub to Orbital Head Connection ... 12 DMX Data Connection ... 12 Connecting to a DMX512 Link ... 12 Required Data Cabling and Connectors ... 12 Constructing a Terminator ...
  • Page 9 Information Menu ... 26 Channels Needed ... 26 Display Errors ... 26 DMX Values Menu ... 26 Fixture Hours ... 27 Fixture Hours Reset ... 27 Module Version Menu ... 27 Next DMX Channel ... 27 Sensor Status Menu ... 27 Unique Number ...
  • Page 10 Roadster Orbital Head User Manual...

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    15+ channels. The Wholehog III™, Hog iPC, Hog 1000, and Hog 500 lighting consoles are DMX controllers available from High End Systems to control the Catalyst system (see Accessories on page 2). Contact the controller’s vendor regarding Catalyst support on other DMX controllers.

  • Page 12: Accessories

    Product Overview Accessories The following table lists accessories available for the Roadster Orbital Movement System from your High End dealer/distributor. For more information, contact your High End Systems dealer/ distributor or see “Contacting High End Systems” on page ii. Part Description...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    (4.6 in) 386 mm (15.2 in) 109.5mm 109.5mm (4.3 in) (4.3 in) 249.6 mm (9.8 in) Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual 348.6 mm (13.7 in) 369.4 mm (14.5 in) 292.2 mm (11.5 in) 97mm 121.4mm (3.8 in) (4.8 in) 285.2 mm...

  • Page 14: Power Hub

    DW6K, the lens will provide a 2.8-5.0:1 throw ratio. a 4.5-7.3:1 throw ratio. If used with the DW3K or DW6K, the lens will provide a 5.0-8.0:1 throw ratio. Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual 150 mm (5.9 in) 300.7 mm (11.8 in)

  • Page 15: Electrical Specifications

    • Pin 5 Secondary data+ Terminator: 5-pin male XLR connector with a 120 Ohm terminating resistor fitted between pins 2 and 3. Power Hub to Christie Digital Projector Connection Cable: DB9 M-F RS-232 Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual Product Overview...

  • Page 16: Mirror Head To Power Hub Connection

    Cable: 4–conductor, 1.5 mm Connectors: 4-pin male and female XLR connectors: • Pin 1 Ground • Pin 2 Data Complement • Pin 3 Data True • Pin 4 +40V with a maximum length of 2 meters. Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual...

  • Page 17: Setup And Configuration

    Different locations (even within the same country) may require a different power cord cap to connect the fixture to a power outlet. Because of the variety of power cord caps used worldwide, High End Systems, Inc. cannot make specific recommendations for the power cord cap.

  • Page 18: Installing A Line Cord Cap - U.k. Only

    “L” or coloured red. Vatic Fitter Heads Information - Danmark Advarsel: Beskyttelse mod elektrisk chock. Vigtigt! Lederne med gul/groen isolation maa kun tilsluttes en klemme maerket , or coloured green, or green and eller Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual...

  • Page 19: System Setup

    The Roadster Orbital Head system ships with a mounting bracket adapted to the Christie Roadster S+12 or S+16 high output video projectors. The Orbital Head must be able to rotate freely.

  • Page 20: Mounting The Power Hub

    Power Hub to an independent support. Note: The Power Hub must be located within two meters of the projector head for correct performance. Locking washer Flat washer Mounting bracket Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual Locking washer Flat washer...

  • Page 21: Connecting The System

    • RS-232 to Christie Roadster projector • 4-Pin XLR (female): Power/Data to Orbital Head: IEC320 receptacle • 5-Pin XLR (male): DMX data in • 5-Pin XLR (female): DMX data out (through) Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual ROADSTER S-16K INPUT #2 RS232 INPUT...

  • Page 22: Power Hub To Projector

    Required Data Cabling and Connectors To link one or more fixtures to a controller and/or to each other, obtain data cabling. Cabling can be purchased from High End Systems® (see Accessories on page 2) or constructed according to the following specifications.

  • Page 23: Constructing A Terminator

    DMX link. A terminator on the last fixture of the link prevents data reflection, which can corrupt the data communication on the link. Purchase a terminator from a High End Systems dealer/distributor (see Accessories on page 2), or follow the instructions below to construct a terminator.

  • Page 24: Powering On The System

    Mirror Head begins to move during automatic homing. This connection is on the Power hub for the Orbital Head Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual Place a terminator in the ‘data out’ connector...

  • Page 25: Verifying/Uploading Catalyst Software

    Verify that the version displayed by the fixture is the latest available. The latest software for the Roadster Orbital Head system is available in the support section of the High End Systems web site (www.highend.com/support). There are two ways to upload new software to the Roadster Orbital Head system: 1.
  • Page 26 Note: If the Enter button is not pressed, the old value will remain selected after exiting the menu. For more information on navigating the menu system, see The Power Hub Menu Display on page 17. is the first menu item at the top level. SET DMX START Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual...

  • Page 27: Operation And Maintenance

    Use the Menu button (on the left when viewing the display) to unlock the menu and move back to the pre- vious menu level Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual Menu system buttons Use up and down arrows to select from available value or setting options.

  • Page 28: Navigational Basics

    4-way Navigation button to scroll through Menu button to select. The new option will not V##.## ], the High End Systems logo, the Catalyst ROADSTER ] and the fixture’s DMX Start channel Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual...

  • Page 29: 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 AUTOLOCK will appear briefly on the display to indicate 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 30 RS232 INTERFACE HW:# SW:# DISPLAY NOT AVAILABLE XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual Description/Notes Homes the Mirror Head Tests projector lamp function Safe position: no action when selected Copies boot code to fixture Performs and displays all self test...

  • Page 31: Dmx Address Menu

    4. Using the up and down arrows on the Navigation button, choose ON to turn the display on or OFF to dim the display and press the Enter button to store the option. Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual Operation and Maintenance...

  • Page 32: Factory Default Settings

    3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to the MIRROR 2 QUICK PATH. 4. Using the up and down arrows on the Navigation button, choose ON and press the Enter button to store the option. Display Invert=AUTO Display Level=ON Mirror 2 Quick Path=OFF Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual...

  • Page 33: Fixture Mode Menu

    Protocol Mode This option sets the Protocol to be followed in assigning Start Channels and programming parameters. STANDARD protocol is the default. Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual error when it returns to the locked mode of the Operation and Maintenance ®...

  • Page 34: Test Options Menu

    3. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to HOME FIXTURE. 4. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to scroll through the homing options available from all to selected function homing options. Press the Enter button to select. Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual...

  • Page 35: Self Test Menu

    TEST OPTIONS MENU and press the Enter button to select. The menu displays CHASSIS. 3. Press the Enter button to select. 4. Scroll between MIRROR 1 and MIRROR 2. Press the Enter button to select. The fixture begins running the selected self test. Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual Operation and Maintenance...

  • Page 36: Information Menu

    4. Use the up and down arrows scroll through the channel range. The display shows 6 DMX values per screen in two lines of 3 values each. The number at the beginning of the line indicates the channel number corresponding to the first value in that line. Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual...

  • Page 37: Fixture Hours

    Enter button to select. 4. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to view MIRROR 1 ENCODER or MIRROR 2 ENCODER value. Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual even though communication with the Operation and Maintenance...

  • Page 38: Unique Number

    DMX link. Use this option to view the fixture’s unique number. Software Version This option display’s the fixture’s CPU board Software version. The version number is composed of: V(Major).(Minor).(Build) Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual...

  • Page 39: Power Hub Maintenance

    The Orbital Head System has no user-serviceable parts. To return it for servicing, call your High End Systems dealer/distributor for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. High End Systems cannot accept any goods shipped without an RMA number. For more information, see “Warranty Information”...
  • Page 40 CHAPTER 3 Operation and Maintenance Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual...

  • Page 41: Dmx Programming

    The Focus parameter uses two DMX channels to control the projector focus with 16-bit accuracy. Zoom The Zoom parameter uses two DMX channels to control the motion of the projector’s zoom lens with 16-bit accuracy. Shutter The Shutter parameter uses one DMX channel to control the projector shutter. A DMX value...

  • Page 42: Mspeed (Motor Speed)

    Note: The MSpeed option applies to Mirror Head movement speed. Mirror head speed can also be varied using XFADE time on most DMX consoles. If a DMX controller cannot perform a smooth 16-bit XFADE, an MSpeed between 95-99% may greatly improve smoothness. Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual...

  • Page 43: Control Function

    Control Function The Control parameter provides access to a number of Power Hub and Projector commands from the control desk. Parameter DMX Value Control Option Shutter Control Safe 0-255 10-19 Pan & Tilt MSpeed Off Sets Pan & Tilt MSpeed off.

  • Page 44: Dmx Protocol Table

    DMX Programming DMX Protocol Table The Roadster Orbital Head System is patched by a DMX controller as an individual fixture on a DMX link and requires a 12-channel range. Chan Function MIrror 1 Coarse Moves inner mirror from 0°–270° (Maps to Pan)
  • Page 45 CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual...
  • Page 46 CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual...

  • Page 47: Mspeed Conversion Table

    Appendix A: MSpeed Conversion Table The following table lists the MSpeed (motor) movement times and their corresponding DMX controller values. If you have a numeric-type controller, use the Value Decimal (dec.) column. If you have a fader-type controller, use the Value Percentage (%) column. If your controller allows you to program hex values, use the Value (hex) column.
  • Page 48 Time Value Value Value (sec.) (dec.) (hex) 54.09 55.02 55.96v 56.91 57.87 58.84 59.81 60.79 61.78 62.78 63.79 64.80 65.82 66.85 67.89 68.94 69.99 71.05 72.13 73.20 74.29 75.38 76.49 77.60 78.71 79.84 80.98 82.12 83.27 84.43 85.59 86.77 87.95 89.14 90.34 91.55...

  • Page 49: Safety Information

    Appendix B: Safety Information Warning: For Continued Protection Against Fire 1. This equipment for connection to branch circuit having a maximum overload protection of 20 A. Warning: For Continued Protection Against Electric Shock 1. If this equipment was received without a line cord plug, attach the appropriate line cord plug according to the following code: •...

  • Page 50: Appendice B: Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité

    Safety Information Appendice B: Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité Mise En Garde: Pour Une Protection Permanente Contre Les Incendies 1. Cet appareil de connection au circuit comporte une protection contre les surcharges de 20 Mise En Garde: Pour Une Protection Permanente Contre Les Chocs Électriques 1.

  • Page 51: Anhang B: Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit

    Anhang B: Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit Warnung: Zum Schutz Vor Brandgefahr 1. Dieses Gerät darf nur an eine Zweigleitung mit einem Überlastungsschutz von höchstens 20 A angeschlossen werden. Warnung: Zum Schutz Gegen Gefährliche Körperströme 1. Wenn dieses Gerät ohne einen Netzkabelstecker erhalten wurde, ist der entsprechende Netzkabelstecker entsprechend dem folgenden Code anzubringen: •...

  • Page 52: Apéndice B: Información Importante De Seguridad

    Safety Information Apéndice B: Información Importante De Seguridad Advertencia: Para Protección Continua Contra Incendios 1. Este equipo debe conectarse a un circuito que tenga una protección máxima contra una sobrecargas de 20 A. Advertencia: Para La Protección Continua Contra Electrocuciones 1.

  • Page 53: Appendice B: Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza

    Appendice B: Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza Avvertenza: Per Prevenire Incendi 1. Questa apparecchiatura e' da collegarsi ad un circuito con una protezione da sovraccarico massima di 20 ampere. Avvertenza: Per Prevenire Le Scosse Elettriche 1. Da non montare sopra una superficie infiammabile. 2.
  • Page 54 CHAPTER B Safety Information Roadster Orbital Head User Manual...

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