Setup; Unpacking; Installing Or Changing The Lamp - Martin RoboScan Pro 918 User Manual

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This section describes the steps required to prepare the RoboScan Pro 918 for operation.
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N P A C K I N G
The RoboScan Pro 918 package includes:
• 1 5-meter, 3-pin shielded XLR control cable
• 1 3-meter, 3-wire IEC power cable (EU version only)
• 1 user manual
• 9 extra rotating gobos
• 1 spare rotating-gobo spring
The packing materials are carefully designed to protect the fixture during shipment - always use them or a custom
flight case to transport the fixture.
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N S T A L L I N G O R C H A N G I N G T H E L A M P
The RoboScan Pro 918 is designed to work with the Philips MSR-575/2, Philips MSD-575, or the Osram HSR-575/2
discharge lamp. Installing any other lamp may damage the fixture. The lamp holder is pre-adjusted at the factory; pre-
cise alignment may be necessary due to slight variations between lamps. The procedure is described on page 21.
Disconnect the fixture from AC power before proceeding. Always wear safety
goggles to protect your eyes and allow a hot lamp to cool for at least
1. The RoboScan Pro 918 must be cool and isolated from AC power. Remove the 2 screws (A) securing the
lamp assembly to the back plate. Gently pull out the assembly.
2. If changing the lamp, remove the old lamp from the socket.
3. Holding the new lamp by its ceramic base (do not touch the glass), insert it firmly and squarely into the lamp
socket. Clean the glass bulb with the cloth supplied with the lamp, particularly if your fingers touch the glass.
A clean, lint-free cloth wetted with alcohol may also be used.
4. Reinsert the lamp assembly and replace the screws.
5. Before turning the lamp on, reset the
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W A R N I N G !
15 minutes before removing it from the fixture.
RLA H and
RoboScan Pro 918
RLST counters. See "Readouts" on page 11.