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- Page 1 Explorer 250 Pro ORDERCODE 40177...
- Page 2 Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec Explorer Pro 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 Pro Product Guide ™ Warning..…...................………………………………………….. Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………. Rigging…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Description..…................……….………………………………… Features and Overview ………………………………...….……………….………….………………….…. Backside…………………………………………………...…...….……………….…………………...….…. Installation................…...…………………………………….….. Installing the Lamp ............………………………………………..………… Lamp Adjustment.…............………………………………………..………… Beam Angle................…...……………………………………….. Set Up and Operation..............……..……………………………….… One Explorer ................…………………………………………… Multiple Explorers................…………………………………….. Master/Slave mode........………………………………………………………………….. DMX-Protocol…...........……………………………………………………………. Control Panel….....……........………………………………………………………. -
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
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 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. Wire Color International Brown Fase / Live Blue Nul / Neutral Yellow / Green Earth / Ground Make sure that the device is always connected properly...
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Page 8: Description
Description of the device Features The Showtec Explorer Pro is a moving head with high output and great effects. • 1 Color-wheel with 7 colored gobos, and open • 1 Gobo-wheel with 2 metal and 3 glass interchangeable rotating gobos plus open •... -
Page 9: Backside
Backside Fig. 2 DMX signal connector (OUT) DMX signal connector (IN) IEC power connector Fuse... -
Page 10: Installation
Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec Explorer Pro uses the MSD 250 (ordercode 80920P / 80920O / 80933O / 82603 / 80935) reflectorbulb 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
Backside Lamp Board Fig. 4 Lamp Adjustment You can adjust the lamp’s position by turning the screws A, B. 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: Beam Angle
Beam Angle... -
Page 13: 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 14: Master/Slave Mode
DMX addressing Note: Disconnect the fixtures from the DMX controller before master/slave operating, otherwise data collisions can occur and the fixtures will not work properly! It’s necessary to insert the XLR termination plug (with 120 Ohm ) into the input of the master fixture and into the output of the last slave fixture in the data-link, in order to ensure proper transmission on the data link. - Page 15 Channel 8 – Static Gobowheel 0-36 Open / White 37-73 Static Gobo 1 74-110 Static Gobo 2 111-147 Static Gobo 3 148-184 Light Orange 185-221 Pale Purple 222-255 Light Blue Channel 9 – 3-facet prism 0-127 No rotation 128-255 3-facet prism Channel 10 –...
- Page 16 Channel 14 – Focus 0-255 From far distance to close distance Channel 15 – Shutter / Dimmer / Strobe 0-31 Shutter closed / Blackout 32-63 Shutter open 64-95 Strobe effect, from slow to fast (0-10 flashes/sec.) 96-127 Shutter open 128-159 Pulse-effect 1, in sequences from slow to fast 160-191 Shutter open...
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Page 17: Control Panel
Control Panel When the indicator light is on, means the Explorer is working Fig. 6 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 18: Control Panel Functions
Remotely controllable functions Colour-wheel The Explorer contains a colour-wheel with 7 colours and one white. The colour-wheel can be positioned between two adjacent colours in any position. It is also possible to rotate the colour-wheel continuously at different speeds. Rotating gobo-wheel This rotating gobo-wheel has 2 metal gobos, 3 glass gobos and open. -
Page 19: Stand - Alone Mode
Stand-Alone / Slave addressing Note: Disconnect the fixtures from the DMX controller before master/slave operating, otherwise data collisions can occur and the fixtures will not work properly! It’s necessary to insert the XLR termination plug (with 120 Ohm ) into the input of the master fixture and into the output of the last slave fixture in the data-link, in order to ensure proper transmission on the data link. -
Page 20: Channel Settings
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 requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced. -
Page 21: Changing The Lamp
Changing the Lamp 1. Loosen the 3 screws on the top cover and gently remove the small plastic housing. 2. Loosen the 2 screws on the small lamp cover and gently remove the lamp cover. 3. Follow directions for installing a new lamp, page 8. Replacing a Fuse Power surges, short-circuit or inappropriate electrical power supply may cause a fuse to burn out. -
Page 22: Replacing A Gobo From The Rotating Gobo-Wheel
Replacing a Gobo from the Rotating Gobo-wheel 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 (outer diameter is 37mm and the inner diameter is 29mm). -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Fig. 10 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 24 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 25: Product Specifications
Signal output 3-pin XLR female Lamp Allowed lamp models*: Showtec NSD 250/2 (2000 hr) (ordercode 82603) Philips MSD 250 (3000 hr; 6700K) ordercode 80920P Osram HSD 250 (2000 hr; 6000K) ordercode 80926O Osram HSD 250/78 (1000 hr; 7800K) (ordercode 80933O) Osram HSD 250/80 (1000 hr;...