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TechnoArc™
User Manual
© Barco Lighting Systems, 2012, All Rights Reserved
Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice. Barco Lighting Systems
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TechnoArc
User Manual
Version 1.0
September, 2012
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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual © Barco Lighting Systems, 2012, All Rights Reserved Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice. Barco Lighting Systems assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. -
Page 2: Contact Information
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 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA voice: 800.890.8989 fax: 512.834.9195 toll free: 800.890.8989 World Wide Web: http://www.highend.com TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 3: Product Modification Warning
Los productos de High End Systems están diseñados y fabricados para cumplir los requisitos de las reglamentaciones de seguridad de los Estados Unidos e internacionales. Las modificaciones al producto podrían afectar la seguridad y dejar al producto fuera de conformidad con las normas de seguridad relevantes. TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
This symbol cautions against an Ultraviolet Radiation hazard. This symbol indicates that eye protection should be worn to prevent potential injury. This symbol indicates that, while operating, equipment surfaces may reach very high temperatures. Allow the fixture to cool before handling. TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 5: Warranty Information
Warranty is void if the product is misused, damaged, modified in any way, or for unauthorized repairs or parts. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 6: Patents
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; TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair ..........v Freight ..................... v Patents ...................... vi Chapter 1: Product Overview This chapter describes the features and specifications of the TechnoArc™ fixture along with a list of related products and accessories. Features ...................... 1 Operation ....................1 Optics ...................... - Page 8 Linking TechnoArc Fixtures ................ 12 Cable Connectors ..................12 Connecting to the Link ................13 Configuring TechnoArc for DMX Control ............. 15 Setting a Start Channel in Battery Mode ............15 Powering On the Fixture ................16 Shutting Down the Fixture ................. 16 Placing Fixture in Road Case ...............
- Page 9 Battery Menu ..................... 33 Chapter 4: DMX Programming TechnoArc™ fixtures can be programmed to provide a hard edge beam with full CMY color, multiple gobo patterns and effects. This chapter gives a brief overview of DMX programming and describes TechnoArc DMX parameters.
- Page 10 Indigo Highlighter Dim ................42 Chapter 5: Preset Programming TechnoArc fixtures can be programmed through the onboard menu system using Preset Programming. This section describes how to program your fixtures for stand-alone operation using the on-board memory in each fixture to create and store scenes.
- Page 11 Chapter 6: General Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintaining and servicing TechnoArc fixtures includes replacing parts and cleaning the unit. Safety Considerations ................49 Maintenance ....................49 Replacing the Lamp ..................49 Optimizing the Lamp ................50 Replacing Main Fuse ................... 51 Cleaning the Fixture ...................
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Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Overview
TechnoArc features smooth CMY color mixing and a fixed color wheel and A 6.5 inch lens, 8° to 32° zoom. A smooth field, soft-edge illumination is produced using a patented radial lenticular homogenizing lens system. -
Page 14: Effects
• Computer designed optical components for maximum light efficiency • Color LCD menu with battery operation • Low noise, high efficiency cooling system • 3-pin and 5-pin XLR/RDM connectors • Pan and tilt locks for easy transportation • ETL/UL and CE compliance • Roadcase included TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 15: Specifications
(22.9 in) 107 mm 293 mm (4.2 in) (11.5 in) 340 mm (13.4 in) 793 mm (31 in) 603 mm (23.6 in) 464 mm (18.3 in) 135 mm (5.0 in) 483 mm 387 mm (19.0 in) (15.3 in) TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 16: Electrical Specifications
• Two twisted pairs plus a shield • maximum capacitance between conductors - 30 pF/ft. • maximum capacitance between conductor and shield - 55 pF/ft. • maximum resistance of 20Ω / 1000 ft. • nominal impedance 100-140Ω TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 17: Fixture Components
9: Up-button 10: ENTER-button 11: Handle 3 4 5 6 12: 3-Pin DMX out 13: 3-Pin DMX in 14: 5-Pin DMX out 15: 5-Pin DMX in 16: Fuse 17: Power supply 12 13 16 17 14 15 TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 18: Related Products And Accessories
Related Products and Accessories Name Part Number Replacement Lamp (MSR 575/2 Mini Fast Fit) 55030093 Contact Customer Service: 2105 Gracy Farms Lane TechnoArc fixed color wheel dichroic filters Austin, TX 78758 USA voice:800.890.8989 fax: 512.834.9195 Replacement fuse, 250V 12A Roadcase ®... -
Page 19: Chapter 2: Technoarcsetup And Configuration
4. Connect the fixture to a DMX controller via DMX cabling. 5. Configure the fixture for DMX control. Unpacking the Fixture The TechnoArc fixture ships in a road case specifically designed to protect the product during transport. When unpacking, inspect the fixture for physical damage to components. High End Systems assumes no responsibility for products that are damaged during transport. -
Page 20: Installing A Power Cord Cap
TechnoArc Setup and Configuration Installing a Power Cord Cap The power cord for TechnoArc fixtures ships without a power cord cap. Use the information in this section to install the correct power cord cap for your location. Because of the variety of power cord caps used worldwide, High End Systems, Inc. cannot make specific recommendations for the power cord cap. -
Page 21: Mounting The Fixture
CHAPTER 2 TechnoArc Setup and Configuration Mounting the Fixture You can mount your TechnoArc fixture suspended from a support system (such as a truss) or freestanding on its base. WARNING! Equipment suitable for dry locations only. Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. -
Page 22: 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 35 kg (77.2 lb) weight of the TechnoArc fixture. If the surface is above floor height, use safety cables to secure the fixture to the surface. - Page 23 CHAPTER 2 TechnoArc Setup and Configuration Use the following steps to mount a TechnoArc fixture on a standard truss: 1. Fix the clamp on the bracket by tightening the M12 screw on the bracket to the hole in the center of the bracket.
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Page 24: Linking Technoarc Fixtures
A TechnoArc fixture requires a 21 channel footprint on a standard DMX512 link. Attach the fixture to the link using data-grade cable and 5-pin or 3-pin XLR cable connectors. -
Page 25: Connecting To The Link
CHAPTER 2 TechnoArc Setup and Configuration Test each cable with a voltage/ohm meter (VOM) to verify correct polarity and to make sure that the negative and positive pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or to each other. - Page 26 CHAPTER 2 TechnoArc Setup and Configuration Terminate the link by installing a 120 ohm, 1/4 watt (minimum) terminator in the fixture’s Data Out (female) cable connector in the last fixture on each DMX link. To construct a terminator: 1. Disassemble a male 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector.
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Page 27: Configuring Technoarc For Dmx Control
Each TechnoArc fixture requires a block of 21 consecutive channels on a standard DMX512 link. Up to 24 standard TechnoArc fixtures can be assigned to a single link. For more information on Start Channels, see Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment on page 24. Address your fixture by setting the first channel of the channel range you want to assign this fixture on the link. -
Page 28: Powering On The Fixture
DMX data loss longer than five minutes. Placing Fixture in Road Case Before shipping a TechnoArc fixture, lock the pan and tilt position so the fixture does not move during transit. To lock the fixture: 1. -
Page 29: Chapter 3: Menu System
Menu System Overview The front panel on TechnoArc fixtures has a full color LCD screen and navigation buttons to display and operate the onboard menu system. You can use the Menu system to perform the following functions at the fixture level: •... -
Page 30: Navigation Basics
Some option changes do not take effect until you fully exit the menu system. Battery Operation The TechnoArc fixture has an internal rechargeable battery that allows menu operation without power applied to the fixture. To access the display menu in this mode, press the Battery button for two seconds. -
Page 31: Technoarc Menu Map
CHAPTER 3 Menu System TechnoArc Menu Map Menu Level 2 Level 3 Option/Setting Description/Notes Sets the first value of a unique Address Set DMX: ### 1-474 21channel range on DMX link. Current Time ####h Power On running time in hours... - Page 32 Time until auto shutoff in minutes Rotates display 180° Flip Display Disp. Setting Default display orientation Locks key Key Lock Allows key operation Celsius Temp. C/F Selects Temperature Scale Fahrenheit Resets factory defaults Reset Default Maintains changes TechnoArc User Manual...
- Page 33 21 individual parameters. Indigo Dim Password Set to 050 before calibration 0-255 Tilt 0-255 Dimmer 0-255 Calibration Cyan Color 0-255 FIne tunes homing position for individual motors Magenta Col 0-255 Yellow Color 0-255 Color Wheel 0-255 Zoom 0-255 TechnoArc User Manual...
- Page 34 Scenes Input x x - x x Automated scene recording Battery Exits the battery mode and shuts Exit Battery off the display. Note: This menu only appears when you are in battery mode. TechnoArc User Manual...
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Page 35: Menu System Options
The last valid Start channel for an intellaspot fixture is 492 (512–21+1). Setting a Start Channel To address a TechnoArc fixture in battery mode: 1. Turn on the menu system by pressing and holding the F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n : : D D M M X X R R e e c c e e i i v v e e Battery button for two seconds. -
Page 36: Determining Dmx Start Channel Assignment
Channel range is the number of consecutive channels a fixture requires. Each TechnoArc fixture requires a block of 21 consecutive channels on a 512-Channel DMX link. The Start channel is the first number of a fixture’s channel range. -
Page 37: Information Menu
Lamp Password (Default PIN = 038) Clr Lamp Time Reset lamp time to 0 Note: Clr Lamp Time and Clr Last Run do not have additional options. When they are selected, they reset lamp hours or lamp run hours to 0. TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 38: Values Display
2. Using the buttons, scroll to Values Display and press the button to select. 3. Using the buttons, scroll to any of the DMX parameters in the TechnoArc protocol and press the button to view its current DMX decimal value. Head Temperature The Technospot fixture contains temperature sensors that monitor the air temperature inside the lamp housing. -
Page 39: Lamp Menu
1. Navigate to and select the Lamp menu as shown above. 2. Using the buttons, scroll to Lamp On/DMX and press the button to select. 3. Using the buttons, scroll to On and press the button to select. TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 40: Lamp Off/Dmx
Fareinheit or Celsius, Temp C/F on page 31. To view the lamp off temperature: 1. Navigate to and select the Lamp menu as shown on page 27. 2. Using the buttons, scroll to Lamp Off/Temp and press the button to select. The factory set temperature will be displayed. TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 41: Set Menu
Tilt Reverse This menu option inverts the direction of the tilt motor to coordinate movements between fixtures on a link facing each other vertically. The default setting is Off. Select On to invert the fixture’s Tilt motion. TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 42: Pan Degree
4. Using the buttons, scroll to a 3-digit number and press the button to select as the new service password. Note: A service password must be set before you can enter a six digit RDM PID number. TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 43: Display Setting
1. Navigate to and select the Set menu as shown on page 29. 2. Using the buttons, scroll to Reset Defaults and press the button to select. 3. Using the buttons, scroll to Yes and press the button to select. TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 44: Test Options Menu
Color Wheel and press the button to select the fixed color wheel. 4. Using the buttons, scroll to a value from 48–79 and press the button to select the blue color position on the fixed color wheel. TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 45: Calibration
MODE / ESC 2. Use the button to scroll to Battery and press the button to select. Exit Battery will display in red (not currently selected). 3. Press the button to select. The display will turn off. TechnoArc User Manual... - Page 46 CHAPTER 3 Menu System TechnoArc User Manual...
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Page 47: Chapter 4: Dmx Programming
Road Hog lighting consoles; and Hog 3PC software are available from High End Systems to control TechnoArc fixtures (see Related Products and Accessories on page 5). For information on whether your DMX controller supports TechnoArc fixtures, contact the controller’s vendor. -
Page 48: Technoarc Dmx Protocol
All DMX values indicated in the detailed parameter descriptions are in decimal units. Pan and Tilt Parameters The TechnoArc fixture has a 540° pan range and a 245° tilt range. Two DMX channels provide 16- bit adjustment to a fraction of a degree for pan and tilt position. Note: Optical encoders for pan and tilt instantly correct the fixture’s position if the... -
Page 49: Color Parameters
Yellow) flags move to the next cycle or random color from slowest to Random fastest. Static Color Function TechnoArc fixtures have a fixed color wheel with eight color positions plus Open. The Static Color Function parameter determines how the fixed color wheel moves. Static Color Description... -
Page 50: Static Color Position
125-149 Open Pink 150-174 Indigo 175-199 200-224 White (Open) 225-255 Stop wheel motion Spin or Random All 1-255 Adjusts the wheel motion from slowest to fastest Positions Continuous 0-255 Position the wheel at any point from 0–360° TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 51: Zoom Parameters
Zoom Parameters Zoom The TechnoArc fixture has a 3:1 zoom ranging from 9° to 32°. The Zoom Coarse and Zoom Fine parameters provide 16-bit continuous control for smooth and precision zoom function . The TechnoArc fixture utilizes a radial lenticular array homogenizing lens that is composed of two lenticular doors. -
Page 52: Shutter Parameters
Random Random 32-63 Strobes beam using the shutter flags at random intervals Strobe Synchronous Random Synchronizes random strobing for all TechnoArc fixtures using the same 64-95 Strobe DMX controller Normal Shutter 96-255 Opens and closes shutter flags in the optical path... -
Page 53: Mspeed (Motor Speed)
Pan and Tilt Home 131-140 Homes the driver motors for specific fixture components. Color Home 141-150 Homes Static Color Wheel Shutter & Dimmer Home 161-170 Homes Shutter and Dimmer mechanical components Audio Sync 181-190 Synchronizes audio playback TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 54: Indigo Highlighter
Strobing output independent from fixture dimming from slowest to Periodic Strobe 144-169 fastest Indigo Highlighter Dim This parameter adjusts the Indigo Highlighter LEDs from Off at a DMX value of 0 to fully On at a DMX value of 255. TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 55: Chapter 5: Preset Programming
Presets are built from combining scenes into programs and then assigning the programs to Program Partitions for playback by a fixture designated as the Master and, if desired, groups of slave fixtures assigned to a Program Partition. TechnoArc fixtures ship with factory programmed scenes and programs ready for you to use or edit. -
Page 56: Master And Slave
Scene 16 Scene 17 Scene 20 Program 4 Part 2 Scene 8 Scene 10 Scene 9 Program 5 Scene 20 Scene 21 Scene 22 Scene 23 Part 3 Program 6 Scene 12 Scene 13 Scene 14 Scene 15 TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 57: Preset Menu
Set to Slave After a preset program is defined on a Master fixture, other TechnoArc fixtures on the same DMX link can be designated slaves to playback Program Part 1, 2 or 3 as defined on the Master fixture, see Select Program on page 48. -
Page 58: Music Control
A scene is one combination of parameter settings. TechnoArc fixtures provide 250 pre-programmed scenes you can use or edit to build a preset program. The first 64 scenes have factory created settings which can be edited as desired. -
Page 59: Set Input By Out
6. When you have assigned all the steps you want, select End and press to save the program. TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 60: Select Program
6. When all scenes have been recorded, the scenes input menu will automatically exit. Note: During Scenes Input recording, the TechnoArc does not playback the DMX input, it only captures it. You must edit or playback the scenes after recording to see the results. It is best to prepare the scenes on a DMX controller with a zero crossfade for all parameters between each step. -
Page 61: Chapter 6: General Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Chapter 6: General Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintaining and servicing TechnoArc fixtures includes replacing parts and cleaning the unit. Safety Considerations CAUTION: The information in this chapter is intended to assist qualified personnel only. WARNING: Disconnect power before servicing. Replace fuses with the specified type and rating only. -
Page 62: Optimizing The Lamp
1. Orient the fixture so that the beam will project onto a flat, white surface at least 6.56 feet (3m) away. 2. Turn the lamp on. Ensure the light beam is round and not oval. If necessary, adjust the pan and tilt construct values until the beam is round. TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 63: Replacing Main Fuse
1. Disconnect power to the fixture. If the fixture has been operating, allow the fixture to cool before handling. 2. Clean the dichroics, lithopattern and effects, color wheels, and lens using a mild glass cleaner (containing no ammonia) and a soft, lint-free cotton cloth. TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 64: Troubleshooting Error Messages
(Magenta color wheel- error) This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the magnetic-indexing circuit malfunction (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its driving IC on the main PCB). The magenta color wheel is not located in the default position after the reset. TechnoArc User Manual... -
Page 65: Yellow Color Wheel Er
(Zoom-error) This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the magnetic-indexing circuit malfunction (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its driving IC on the main PCB). The Zoom is not located in the default position after the reset. TechnoArc User Manual... - Page 66 CHAPTER 6 General Maintenance and Troubleshooting TechnoArc User Manual...
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Page 67: Appendix A: Mspeed Conversion Table
2.66 16.57 41.04 2.86 17.09 41.85 3.07 17.61 42.68 3.29 18.14 43.50 3.52 18.68 44.34 3.76 19.23 45.19 4.00 19.79 46.04 4.25 20.36 46.90 4.52 20.93 47.77 4.78 21.51 48.65 5.06 22.10 49.54 5.34 22.70 50.43 5.64 TechnoArc User Manual... - Page 68 154.14 236.84 87.95 155.71 238.79 89.14 157.30 240.75 90.34 158.89 242.72 91.55 160.49 244.70 92.76 162.09 246.68 93.98 163.71 248.68 95.21 165.33 250.68 96.45 166.96 246.68 97.70 168.60 248.68 98.95 170.25 250.68 100.22 171.91 252.68 101.49 173.57 TechnoArc User Manual...