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- Page 1 Explorer 575 Spot ORDERCODE 40191...
- Page 2 Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec Explorer 575 brings excitement to any venue. Whether you want simple plug-&-play action or a sophisticated DMX show, this product provides the effect you need. You can rely on Showtec, for more excellent lighting products.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Showtec Showtec Explorer 575 Product Guide ™ Warning..…...................………………………………………….. Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………. Rigging…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Description..…................……….………………………………… Features and Overview ………………………………...….……………….………….………………….…. Backside…………………………………………………...…...….……………….…………………...….…. Installation................…...…………………………………….….. Installing the Lamp ............………………………………………..………… Lamp Adjustment.…............………………………………………..………… Set Up and Operation..............……..……………………………….… One Explorer ................…………………………………………… Multiple Explorers................…………………………………….. DMX-Protocol…...........……………………………………………………………. Control Panel….....……........………………………………………………………. Control Mode........……………………………………………………………………… addressing........………………………………………………………………………... -
Page 4: Warning
WARNING CAUTION! Keep this device away from rain and moisture! Unplug mains lead before opening the housing! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to: be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations. -
Page 5: Operating Determinations
The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature. If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit securely • (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Showtec dealer for service. -
Page 6: Rigging
The maximum ambient temperature t must never be exceeded. If this device is operated in any other way, than the one described in this manual, the product may suffer damages and the warranty becomes void. Any other operation may lead to dangers like short-circuit, burns, electric shock, lamp explosion, crash etc. You endanger your own safety and the safety of others! Rigging Please follow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging, trussing and all other safety issues. - Page 7 Mounting a clamp to the underside of the Explorer moving head 1) Clamp 2) Safety-cable 3) Eye bolt 4) Mounting plate Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property ! Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place.
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Page 8: Description
Description of the device Features The Showtec Explorer 575 is a moving head with high output and great effects. • 1 Rainbow Color-wheel with 9 colored gobos, and open • 1 Static Color-wheel with 7 colored gobos, 3200ºK, 6000ºK and open •... -
Page 9: Backside
Backside Fig. 2 DMX signal connector (OUT) DMX signal connector (IN) ON / OFF 7) Fuse... -
Page 10: Installation
Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec Explorer 575 uses the MSR 575 (ordercode 80915P / 80915O) bulb as manufactured by all popular manufacturers. Use only the appropriate lamp for your unit. Note that, product versions that use other lamps, may be offered in the future. Check your product specification label for information. -
Page 11: Lamp Adjustment
Lamp Adjustment You can adjust the lamp’s position by turning the screws A, B, C. The lamp position is set in the factory. As the lamps, which can be used, differ from manufacturer to manufacturer, it can be necessary to readjust the position. The lamp must be readjusted e.g., if the light does not seem to be evenly distributed within the ray of light. -
Page 12: Set Up And Operation
Set Up and Operation Follow the directions below, as they pertain to your preferred operation mode. Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa. One Explorer 1. -
Page 13: Dmx-Protocol
Multiple Explorers Set Up DMX-Set up Fig. 6 Note : Link all cables before connecting electric power DMX Protocol Channel 1 - Horizontal movement (Pan) Push the slider up, in order to move head horizontally (PAN). Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0-255, 128-center). The head can be turned by 530°and stopped at any position you wish. - Page 14 Channel 7 – Rainbow Color-wheel Linear color change following the movement of the slider. In this way you can stop the color-wheel in any position – also between two colors creating double-colored beams. Between 200 - 255, the color-wheel rotates continuously the so-called “Rainbow” effect. 0-19 Open / White 20-39...
- Page 15 Channel 11 – Rainbow Color-wheel 0-36 Open 37-73 Metal Gobo 1 74-110 Metal Gobo 2 111-147 Metal Gobo 3 148-184 Glass Gobo 4 185-221 Glass Gobo 5 222-255 Glass Gobo 6 Channel 12 – Rotation Gobo 0-60 Gobo-indexing 61-158 Forwards gobo rotation from slow to fast 159-255 Backwards gobo rotation from slow to fast Channel 13 –...
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Page 16: Control Panel
Control Panel When the indicator light is on, means the Explorer is working Fig. 7 A. LED D. [ENTER] Button B. Display E. Up Button C. [MODE] Button F. Down Button Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller. The fixtures respond to the DMX signal from the controller. -
Page 17: Stand-Alone Mode
Remotely controllable functions Rainbow Colour-wheel The Explorer contains a colour-wheel with 10 colour positions. 9 dichroic colours and one white. It is also possible to rotate the colour-wheel continuously at different speeds ( “Rainbow effect” in both directions). Static Colour-wheel The Explorer contains a colour-wheel with 10 colour positions. -
Page 18: Functions Control Panel
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Page 19: Maintenance
3. Mechanically moving parts like axles, eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing. 4. The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue. The Showtec Explorer 575 requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced. -
Page 20: Replacing A Gobo
Replacing a Gobo Gobo-wheel with rotating gobo’s 1. Disconnect mains power supply and set the switch to OFF. 2. Make sure that the gobo you want to insert has the same size. For the right size, see below. Fig. 11 3. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting No Light, No Movement - All Products This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems. If a problem occurs, carry out the steps below in sequence until a solution is found. Once the unit operates properly, do not carry out following steps. - Page 22 Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy No power to the fixture ·Check that power is switched on and One or more cables are plugged in. fixtures are Primary fuse blown. ·Replace fuse. completely dead. Fixtures reset The controller is not connected. ·Connect controller. correctly, but all 3-pin XLR Out of the controller ·Install a phase reversing cable...
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Page 23: Product Specifications
Product Specification Model: Showtec Explorer 575 Voltage: 240V-50Hz (CE) Power: 850W Fuse: 10A / 250V Dimensions: 465x450x580mm (LxWxH) Weight: 36,5 kg Operation and Programming Signal pin OUT: pin 1 earth, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) Set Up and Addressing: LED control panel...
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