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  • Page 1 G‐SPOT  MOVING HEAD...

  • Page 2: Dimensions

    Dimensions (14.6) (12.9) (31.7) (13.4) (25.4) 135° 135° (19.5) (32.3) Min. c/c (5.7) (18.5) (30.0) 16 (0.63) 37 (1.46) 270° 270° (19.4) (26.2) Measurements in millimetres and inches (in parentheses). Drawing not to scale.
  • Page 3  The SGM logo, the SGM name and all other trademarks in this document  pertaining to services or products by SGM or its affiliates and subsidiaries are trademarks owned or licensed by SGM or its affiliates or subsidiaries.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Connecting AC power ....................14 Control panel operations ..................... 15 Using the control panel ............................15 DMX start address ..............................15 Selecting module (G-Spot or G-Profile) ........................15 Configuring the device using an Android telephone via RFID..................16 Connecting to a DMX control device ................17...
  • Page 5 Configuring the device for DMX control ..............18 About DMX................................18 Setting the DMX address ............................18 Control panel menus ....................19 Gobo replacement ....................... 28 Identification of gobo wheel............................28 Replacing rotating gobos ............................29 How to replace a gobo in a gobo holder ........................30 Maintenance ........................
  • Page 6 Effects ......................... 57 Two independent rotating gobo wheels ........................57 Effect wheels ................................57 High-precision pan and tilt ............................57 Ultra high-speed strobe effect..........................57 Prism..................................57 Frost..................................57 Fixtures and accessories .................... 58 Included items................................58 Ordering information ..............................58 User’s notes ........................

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    The G-SPOT is intended for professional use only. It is not suitable for household use. Impropre a l’usage domestique. Review the following safety precautions carefully before installing or operating the fixture. This product must be installed in accordance with the applicable installation code by a person familiar with the construction and operation of the product and the hazards involved.
  • Page 8 Preventing burns and fire WARNING! Take measures to prevent burns and fire. • Install in a location that prevents accidental contact with the fixture. • Install only in a well-ventilated space. • Install at least 0.3 m (12 in.) away from objects to be illuminated. •...
  • Page 9  Avoid personal injury WARNING! Take measures to prevent personal injury. • Do not look directly at the light source from close range. • Take precautions to prevent injury when working at height. • Ensure that the fixture is always securely fastened with suitable hardware. •...

  • Page 10: Overview

    Overview The SGM G-Spot model is a maintenance free, multi-environmental fixture with an IP-rating of 65. It has a powerful LED light source, and a virtually unlimited color palette, two independent rotating gobo wheels and can easily be controlled by wired and wireless DMX.

  • Page 11: Unpacking

    Unpacking Unpack the fixture and inspect it to ensure that it has not been damaged in transport. The G-Spot is supplied with: • User manual. • One Neutrik TRUE1 power input connector, 2 m (78 in.) • Two Omega brackets with 1/4-turn fasteners.

  • Page 12: Installation / Rigging

    Installation / Rigging WARNING! Always secure elevated fixtures with a safety cable. The G-Spot may be installed in any orientation. Always use two Omega brackets to rig the fixture. Lock each  bracket with both 1/4-turn fasteners. The fasteners are locked only when turned fully clockwise.
  • Page 13 Start the rigging process by blocking the work area below, and make sure the work is performed from a stable platform. Check that the clamps are undamaged and can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. Check that the structure can bear at least 10 times the weight for all  installed fixtures, clamps, cables etc.

  • Page 14: Connecting Ac Power

    Connecting AC power The G-Spot can operate on any 200-240V, 50/60 Hz mains power supply Connect the fixture to power using a cable with a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 connector (supplied with the fixture). Connect both DMX in and DMX out ...

  • Page 15: Control Panel Operations

    Select DMX address using the arrow buttons. Selecting module (G-Spot or G-Profile) If you replace the fixture’s module in order to switch from a G-Spot to a G-Profile or vice-versa, you need to change the fixture’s software settings. In the Control Menu, go to ‘Settings→Service Menu→Fixture Type” and select the fixture you are currently using.

  • Page 16: Configuring The Device Using An Android Telephone Via Rfid

    Configuring the device using an Android telephone via RFID The G-Spot can also be configured wirelessly, via RFID, using the SGM Tool app installed on an Android smart phone that has NFC support (ISO 15693 and ISO 18000-3 mode 1 compatible, operating on 13.56 MHz ±7k Hz carrier frequency).

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Dmx Control Device

    Connecting to a DMX control device The G-Spot is controllable using a DMX control device and it can be connected using either a DMX cable or via the fixture’s built-in LumenRadio CRMX wireless receiver system. If using a cabled DMX system, connect the DMX in cable (with male 5-pin XLR plug) and out cable (with female 5-pin XLR plug) to the DMX data link.

  • Page 18: Configuring The Device For Dmx Control

    DMX mode that has been set). The first channel used to receive data from a DMX control device is known as the DMX start address. Each G-Spot must have a DMX start address set. For example, if a fixture has a DMX address of 10 and it is in 3-channel DMX mode, then it uses channels 10, 11, and 12.

  • Page 19: Control Panel Menus

    Control panel menus Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Info DMX MODE STANDARD EXTENDED INFO GENRAL INFO PRODUCT: RDM LABEL RDM ID SOFTWARE  MAIN: VERSION SMPS: PAN: TILT: GOBO: ZOOM:...
  • Page 20 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Info INFO TIMERS D: H: (continued) GREEN D: H: BLUE D: H: RUNNING HOURS D: H: 001 -  DMX VIEW ↓ 507 - TEMPERATURES R: G: B: SMPS PAN: TILT: GOBO: FOCUS: BASE: HEAD:...
  • Page 21 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Info INFO FANS LED FAN 1: (continued) LED FAN 2: HEAD: BASE:  FIRMWARE:  BUILD:  BUILD: UPTIME: D: H: M: S: 0 -  DEBUG ↓ 54 -...
  • Page 22 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Info INFO ERRORS SMPS (continued) TILT GOBO ZOOM SETTINGS WIRELESS DMX LOG OFF SIGNAL  STATUS STRENGHT % CRMX PAIRD: RDM ACTIVE: DMX ACTIVE: CRMX RATE Hz ENABLE/DISABLE → CRMX...
  • Page 23 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Info SETTINGS DIMMING CURVE LINEAR () (continued) GAMMA CORRECTED (X) INVERT PAN () INVERT TILT () SWAP PAN TILT () FLIP DISPLAY () DISPLAY OFF () FAN MODE STANDARD SILENT MAX POWER ALWAYS 100%...
  • Page 24 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Info → SETTINGS CALIBRATION PAN HOME CALIBRATION (continued) XXXXX PAN POS XXXX - REV. X.XX → TILT HOME CALIBRATION XXXXX PAN POS XXXX - REV. X.XX → GOBO SELECT 1 CALIBRATION XXXXX →...
  • Page 25 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Info → SETTINGS CALIBRATION EFFECT WHEEL 2 CALIBRATION (continued) (continued) XXXXX → FROST CALIBRATION XXXXX → PRISM CALIBRATION XXXXX → CALIBRATION XXXXX → ZOOM CALIBRATION XXXXX → FOCUS CALIBRATION XXXXX SERVICE PIN...
  • Page 26 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Info SETTINGS SERVICE MENU FIXTURE DEFAULT (continued) DEBUG FACTORY  FACTORY DEFAULT SET DEFAULT TEST AUTOMATED TEST LED TEST TESTING RED 2 TESTING RED 1 TESTING BLUE 2 TESTING BLUE 1 TESTING YELLOW TESTING GREEN DISPLAY TEST...
  • Page 27 MODULE 1. If the G-Spot is subjected to extreme exposure, the fixture might not reset correctly. If this happens, the fixture will automatically heat up the gobo bearings at maximum light output for approx. five minutes and attempt to reset the fixture again.

  • Page 28: Gobo Replacement

    Gobo replacement Identification of gobo wheel Gobo Wheel 1 Gobo Wheel 2 (Closest to front lens) (Closest to light source) No gobo Magnet Gobo Wheel 2: Gobo Wheel 1: Description Part No. Description Part No. Open Open gobo 37000001 gobo 37000001 Spin cycle 37005002...

  • Page 29: Replacing Rotating Gobos

    Replacing rotating gobos To replace one or more gobos: TORX • Disconnect the fixture from power and allow to cool. • Position the head and apply the tilt lock. • Before removing one of the rear head covers, identify where gobo wheel covers 1 and 2 are positioned.

  • Page 30: How To Replace A Gobo In A Gobo Holder

    How to replace a gobo in a gobo holder • Place gobo with silver side towards the light source. • Align index markers on the gobo and the gobo holder as shown below. • Insert the gobo holder and align it with the index marker on the gobo wheel as shown below.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    The firmware installed on the fixture can be identified using the “Info→Software version” menu. We recommend that you keep your fixture’s firmware up-to-date. Visit http://www.sgmlight.com to download the latest firmware.  To perform firmware updates, you need a Windows-based personal computer and a SGM USB 5-Pin-XLR upload cable (available from your SGM distributor).

  • Page 32: Dmx Protocols

    DMX protocols 24 Channel Mode (Standard) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 0,0% 2,7% Closed 3,1% 5,9% Open 6,3% 59,2% Strobe Slow > Fast Shutter 59,6% 68,6% Pulse - Open Slow > Fast 10 (3,9%) Snap 69,0% 78,0%...
  • Page 33 24 Channel Mode (Standard) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value No GREEN >  Green 0,0% 100,0% 0 (0%) Fade Maximum GREEN No BLUE > Blue 0,0% 100,0% 0 (0%) Fade Maximum BLUE 0,0% 1,6% No CTC 2,0%...
  • Page 34 24 Channel Mode (Standard) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value ≈ 3200° K  25,5% 25,5% (Warm Metal Halide Lamp) ≈ 4000° K  41,2% 41,2% (Clear Metal Halide Lamp) ≈ 4200° K  45,1% 45,1% (Cool White Fluorescent...
  • Page 35 24 Channel Mode (Standard) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value -270° = Front 32767 Lens @ Mains 65535 0,0% 100,0% -270° to 270° Fade Power Input (50%) (Tilt=0) -120° = Front 32767 Lens @ Base Tilt 65535 0,0%...
  • Page 36 24 Channel Mode (Standard) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value Gobo Wheel  50,2% 74,9% Fast > Slow Continuous Rotation CW Gobo Wheel 1 75,3% 75,3% No Rotation (closest to 0 (0%) Snap Gobo Wheel  light source) 75,7% 100,0%...
  • Page 37 24 Channel Mode (Standard) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value Gobo Continuous  Slow > Fast Gobo Wheel 1 46920 60538 71,6% 92,4% Rotation CW Indexing 0 (0%) Fade Rotation Shake 60539 65535 92,4% 100,0% Gobo Shake Slow >Fast...
  • Page 38 24 Channel Mode (Standard) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value Gobo Wheel  50,2% 74,9% Fast > Slow Continuous Rotation CW Gobo Wheel 2 (closest to 75,3% 75,3% No Rotation 0 (0%) Snap front lens) Gobo Wheel continuous 75,7% 100,0%...
  • Page 39 24 Channel Mode (Standard) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value Gobo Continuous  Slow > Fast Gobo Wheel 2 46920 60538 71,6% 92,4% Rotation CW Indexing 0 (0%) Fade Rotation Shake 60539 65535 92,4% 100,0% Gobo Shake Slow >Fast...
  • Page 40 24 Channel Mode (Standard) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 0,0% 1,6% Open 2,0% 49,8% Indexed 50,2% 60,0% Continuous rotation CW Fast > Slow Effect Wheel 0 (0%) Fade Continuous rotation Slow > Fast 60,4% 70,2% Reserved ...
  • Page 41 24 Channel Mode (Standard) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 0,0% 2,0% Open Frost 0 (0%) Fade No Frost >  2,4% 100,0% Maximum Frost 0 (0%) Fade Zoom 0,0% 100,0% Wide > Narrow 0 (0%) Fade Focus...
  • Page 42 24 Channel Mode (Standard) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 17,6% 19,6% Shutter Black = WHITE 20,0% 22,0% Shutter Black = Magenta Effect 22,4% 24,3% Shutter Black = Yellow 0 (0%) Snap Channel 24,7% 26,7% Shutter Black = Cyan 27,1%...
  • Page 43 24 Channel Mode (Standard) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value Hold 9,8% 11,4% Zoom Reset 3 seconds 11,8% 13,3% Sleep Mode See note Control Hold 0 (0%) Snap 13,7% 15,3% Display Off Channel 3 seconds Hold 15,7% 17,3%...

  • Page 44: Channel Mode (Extended)

    30 Channel Mode (Extended) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 0,0% 2,7% Closed 3,1% 5,9% Open 6,3% 59,2% Strobe Slow > Fast Shutter 59,6% 68,6% Pulse - Open Slow > Fast 10 (3,9%) Snap 69,0% 78,0% Pulse - Close...
  • Page 45 30 Channel Mode (Extended) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value No GREEN > Maximum Green 65535 0,0% 100,0% 0 (0%) GREEN No BLUE > Maximum Blue 65535 0,0% 100,0% 0 (0%) BLUE 0,0% 1,6% No CTC 2,0% 2,0%...
  • Page 46 30 Channel Mode (Extended) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value ≈ 3200K  25,5% 25,5% (Warm Metal Halide Lamp) ≈ 4000K  41,2% 41,2% (Clear Metal Halide Lamp) ≈ 4200K  45,1% 45,1% (Cool White Fluorescent Lamp) 0(0%) Fade...
  • Page 47 30 Channel Mode (Extended) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value -270° = Front 32767 Lens @ Mains 65535 0,0% 100,0% -270° to 270° Power Input (50%) (Tilt=0) -120° = Front 32767 Lens @ Base Tilt 65535 0,0%...
  • Page 48 30 Channel Mode (Extended) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value Gobo Wheel  50,2% 74,9% Fast > Slow Continuous Rotation CW Gobo Wheel 1 75,3% 75,3% No Rotation 0 (%) Snap (closest to Gobo Wheel light source) 75,7% 100,0%...
  • Page 49 30 Channel Mode (Extended) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value Gobo Wheel 1 Indexing 60539 65535 71,6% 92,4% Gobo Shake Slow > Fast 0 (0%) Fade Rotation Shake 0,0% 7,8% Open 8,2% 16,1% Gobo 2 - Position 1 16,5% 24,3% Gobo 2 - Position 2...
  • Page 50 30 Channel Mode (Extended) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 75,3% 75,3% No Rotation Gobo Wheel 2 Gobo Wheel 0 (%) Snap (closest to 75,7% 100,0% Continuous Rotation Slow > Fast front lens) 32767 0,0% 50,0% Gobo Index...
  • Page 51 30 Channel Mode (Extended) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 0,0% 78,4% Open > Close Effect - “Open fast / 78,8% 80,4% Close slow” Effect - “Open slow / Iris 80,8% 82,4% 0 (0%) Fade Close fast”...
  • Page 52 30 Channel Mode (Extended) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value Continuous rotation Slow > Fast 60,4% 70,2% Effect Wheel 0 (0%) Fade 70,6% 100,0% Calibrated position 0,0% 1,6% Open 2,0% 50,6% Continuous Rotation CW Fast >...
  • Page 53 30 Channel Mode (Extended) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 0,0% 1,6% No Effect 2,0% 5,9% Reserved (No Effect) 6,3% 10,2% Reserved (No Effect) 10,6% 12,5% Shutter Black = RED 12,9% 14,9% Shutter Black = GREEN Effect 0 (0%) Snap...
  • Page 54 30 Channel Mode (Extended) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value Effect 27,1% 100,0% Reserved (No Effect) 0 (0%) Snap Channel 0,0% 1,6% No Function Hold 2,0% 3,5% Full Reset 3 seconds Hold 3,9% 5,5% Pan Reset 3 seconds Control...
  • Page 55 30 Channel Mode (Extended) Default Fader Channel Name DMX Value DMX Percentage Description Info Type Value 11,8% 13,3% Sleep Mode See note Hold 13,7% 15,3% Display Off 3 seconds Control 0 (0%) Snap Channel Hold 15,7% 17,3% Display On 3 seconds 17,6% 100,0% Reserved (No Function)

  • Page 56: Full Color Calibration And Color Temperature Correction

     Full Color Calibration and Color Temperature Correction 24 and 30 Channel Mode: Features full color calibration when you mix 2 or 3 colors to ensure uniform color between  products. Adjusting 1 color does not activate full color calibration. 24 and 30 Channel Mode: Features full color temperature correction when channel 6 (in 24 channel mode) or channel 10...

  • Page 57: Effects

    Each gobo is indexable with bi-directional rotation. The standard gobo set includes both breakup patterns, geometric gobos and full colored gobos. Effect wheels The G-Spot has two effect wheels for generating optical effect. The two effect wheels operate as an extension to one another for achieving continuous animation effect. High-precision pan and tilt The G-Spot has a 16-bit pan and tilt control, with a 540°...

  • Page 58: Fixtures And Accessories

    Ordering information G-Spot Moving Head in cardboard box ...................... Order no: 80021002 G-Spot Moving Head in flight case (1 fixture)..................... Order no: 80021004 SGM USB uploader cable .......................... Order no: 83062011 2 m power cable with Neutrik TRUE1 power connector ................Order no: 07860040...
  • Page 59 APPROVALS AND CERTIFICATIONS Conforms to..........................2004/108/EC: EMC Directive Conforms to........................2006/95/EC: Low Voltage Directive Conforms to..........................2011/65/EU: RoHS2 Directive Conforms to................................UL Std.1573 Certified to ............................CSA E60598-1:02, Ed: 2 Certified to ............................CSA-E598-2-17-98, Ed: 1 4008543 The information in this document is subject to change without notice...

  • Page 60: User's Notes

    User’s notes...
  • Page 62 SGM A /S · Sommer vej 23 · 8210 Aarhus V · Denmark Tel +45 70 20 74 00 · info@sgmlight.com · www.sgmlight.com...

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