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Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec Revolution 250 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.
Showtec Showtec Revolution 250 Product Guide ™ Warning..…...................………………………………………….. Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………. Rigging…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Description..…................……….………………………………… Features and Overview ………………………………...….……………….………….………………….…. All sides……..……………………………………………...…...….……………….…………………...….…. Installation................…...…………………………………….….. Installing the Lamp ............………………………………………..………… Set Up and Operation..............……..……………………………….… One Revolution................…………………………………………… Multiple Revolutions................…………………………………..Control Board...…………………………………......…………………………………………… DMX-Protocol…...........……………………………………………………………. Control Panel….....……........………………………………………………………. Control Mode........……………………………………………………………………… addressing........………………………………………………………………………...
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.
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.
Rigging Please follow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging, trussing and all other safety issues. Do not attempt the installation yourself ! Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized dealer ! Procedure: If the projector is lowered from the ceiling or high joists, professional trussing systems have to be •...
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Mounting a clamp to the underside of the Revolution 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.
Description of the device Features The Showtec Revolution 250 is a moving scanner with high output and great effects. • 1 Color-wheel with 9 colored gobos, and open • 1 Gobo-wheel with 4 glass and 2 metal interchangeable rotating gobos plus open •...
Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec Revolution 250 uses the MSD 250 or HSD 250 (ordercode 80920P / 80920O / 80926P / 80933O / 82603 / 80935) reflectorbulb as manufactured by all popular manufacturers. Use only the appropriate lamp for your unit.
Multiple Revolutions 1. Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing (Use a 30-kg rated or stronger C-clamp fastened onto the Revolution ). Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation. 2. Use a 3-p XLR cable to connect the Revolutions and other devices. The pins: Earth Signal -...
DMX Protocol This device has 12 channels. The Revolution 250 can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in demo- mode. Control Panel When the indicator light is on, means the Revolution is working. Fig. 5 A.
- The controller is switched off or defective, the cable or connector is detective, or the signal wires are swapped in the input connector. Note: It’s necessary to insert a XLR termination plug (with 120 Ohm) in the last fixture in order to ensure proper transmission on the DMX data link.
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 Revolution 250 requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced.
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. 7 3.
4. Turn the gobo wheel, with the gobo you want to remove. Fig. 9 5. Very carefully take the pinchcock (fig 10) out of the gobo wheel, but pay attention that the pinchcock does not fall in the device. Then push the gobo out. 6.
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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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