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AX1S - Manual, 5th Draft – 1/11/00 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your new fixture. We have endeavoured to design quality and reliability to offer you a selection of advanced, fully intelligent DMX 512 fixtures with optimal results at a low budget. These fixtures are extremely advanced for their size and price, utilise a twin microprocessor system and are DMX 512 compatible. They are addressable on any of the 512 DMX channels, and can read any channel as well. The fixtures incorporate advanced software that alleviates the need for separate velocity channels. The optical system was designed by computer CAD/CAM for optimal results and maximum light output. Aesthetics were not sacrificed, and the modern modular body has been designed on the latest 3D systems. Once again we would like to thank you for purchasing a Mad Lighting fixture, and we are sure that it will provide you with easy operation and tremendous control power. Caution - Always allow the fitting to cool down before removing the lid, with special regard to the lamp chamber. A minimum of 30 minutes is advised. Caution - Remove all mains power to the fixture before servicing as lethal voltages are present. Caution - Never power the fixture up without protection from the lamp as UVA and UVB radiation can be present. Caution - This fixture should be allowed to cool for 30 minutes before moving. Caution - Internal temperature can reach 600°C (1112° F)
SAFETY FIRST! Lethal voltages and high temperatures exist inside the lighting effects and must be serviced by qualified personnel only. Safety Points 1) Read these instructions 2) Keep these instructions 3) Heed all warnings 4) Follow the instructions 5) Do not use this apparatus near water 6) Clean the fixture only with a damp cloth, use a dry cloth on the optics. 7) Do not block any of the ventilation openings in the case. 8) Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug. A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your safety. When the third prong does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Use only attachments / accessories supplied by the manufacturer. 12) Use only the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate, or has been dropped. 15) Do not look directly at the lamp. RADIATION: This apparatus does not emit radiation.
Preparing to Use the Fixture Use only the components provided with the fixture to attach the handle. Safety chains should be attached to the metal bracket on the rear of the fixture, and must be capable of handling at least the mass of the fixture. A suitably rated power cord set complying with the requirements of UL 817, type SV or SJ, 18AWG VW-1, with a minimum length of 1.5 m (4.9 ft) must be used. The power supply spur / branch feeding the equipment must be individually fused to suit the power consumption of the fixture. (See the power consumption rating on the equipment label). Suitable data cable conforming to the DMX standard (USITT DMX512 / 1990) must be used to conform to current CE / FCC legislation, such as Belden 9841. Do not mount the fixture near curtains or any flammable objects. Do not use if ambient (room) temperature is below 10°C (50°F) or above 40°C (104°F). The IP rating of this product is 20. Overall enclosure complies with flame retardancy UL94 5V & CTI>175. This equipment is for indoor use only and must be allowed to cool before moving. All personality options are set from the base panel of the fixture by means of the lightemitting diode (LED) display and keys. The starting channel can be changed at any time. If you move the fixture to another venue, follow directions above and make sure the cables are routed in a safe manner. When ceiling mounted, rotating module must be a minimum of 2.3M from the floor. When the unit is floor mounted (suitable only for use in a professionally controlled environment), it must be sighted to ensure no trip hazard. The unit is not suitable for use where children or domestic animals may be present. To hang the fixture: 1. Install a ‘scaf’ clamp to the yoke through one of the ½ in (13 mm) holes in the truss mount (supplied). 2. Attach the truss mount to the base of the fixture with the 3 quarter turn fasteners, ensure that all 3 are tightened correctly. 3. Hang the fixture and position it as necessary and tighten the clamp. 4. Attach the safety chain to one of the 2 holes under the end of the units trim bracket.
Powering up the fixture First, check the voltage and frequency on the label matches the supply voltage you are going to connect the fixture to. If this is not correct, contact your dealer for service. Connect a DMX controller to the DMX input of the fixture. If this is correct, connect the power lead up and turn on the power. The fan will be heard to start up immediately in the head and after a short period, the pan and tilt movement will reset (assuming DMX is present). During the pan & tilt reset, the motors in the head will also reset.
Programming the Fixture You program the fixture using the four keys located on the base. Programming choices are indicated on the 3 LED displays. As the display characters are limited, here is a list of the symbols and their functions: chn
Channel number INVERT (invert pan or tilt motors)
PAN movement (horizontal) TILT movement (vertical)
sht typ LOC Fun
Shutter (close during gobo change) Type of fixture to emulate.
↑ ↓
Up Down
LOCK (disables program saving)
rSt
Reset
In
Function (reset etc)
The keys are defined as: MODE – press to accept or select a mode SELECT – Scrolls between options in the selected mode Yes / ↑ – Yes for mode selection / ↑ to add to value No / ↓ – No for mode selection / ↓ to decrease value
Using Program Mode Program mode allows you to set the programming features. They are accessed by pressing the mode key and each successive press advances to the next feature. The features in sequence are channel selection, movement inverts, shutter closure during gobo change, emulation mode, function and programming lock. To find out the DMX channel when not in program mode, press the SELECT key and the channel will be displayed for 3 seconds and will then blank. If no key is pressed for 25 seconds, programming mode is exited automatically.
Setting the DMX Start Channel 1. Toggle to the chn option using the MODE key. 2. Press SELECT, the current channel will be displayed. 3. Press the ↑ or ↓ keys to reach the required starting address. Note that holding these keys in will auto repeat and increase in speed. 4. To finish, press MODE until the display blanks. The new channel setting becomes active when the MODE is pressed.
Inverting the Pan and Tilt Movement 1. Toggle to the In option using the MODE key. 2. Toggle to one of the following options using the SELECT key: • P indicates pan movement • t indicates tilt movement. 3. Press the Yes or No key until one of the following appears in the display: • y indicates inverted movement. • n indicates normal movement. 4. To finish, press MODE until the display blanks.
Setting the shutter mode This option is used to select the shutter options. The options are whether the shutter closes automatically when the gobo wheel moves or stays in its current DMX selected position during the change, whether the strobe or effect shutter is fitted and the option of altering the function to work with the MAD-4-1 controller 1. Toggle to the sht option using the MODE key. 2. Press the SELECT key, toggle to one of the following options: • Shn • Press Yes / No key for required option (y = shutter closes during movement) • EFy • Press YES (for effect shutter, eg fresnel) or NO for strobe shutter. • 41n • Press the YES key for use with the Mad-4-1 controller or NO for normal use. 3. Press the MODE key until the display blanks.
Using the emulation mode This option allows the AX1S run in different control modes. ty0 ty1 ty2 ty3
8 bit position with 8 bit velocity mode. 8 bit position no velocity 16 bit mode with split MSB/LSB for MAD controller 16 bit standard mode
To select a different emulation mode: 1. Toggle to the typ option using the MODE key 2. Press the SELECT key, the display will show the current selection as ty0 (etc).Press ↑ to increase the selection, press the ↓ key to decrease the selection. 3. Press the MODE key until the display blanks.
Using the Functions The Function menu allows for resetting the AX1S, offset values and software information. To use the Function menu: 1. Toggle to the Fun option using the MODE key 2. Press the SELECT key to get to the required option: • rSt • Press the YES key to reset the unit, the display will also self extinguish. • Icb • Press the YES key to display software version in the head. Use either the SELECT key for another option or the MODE key to exit • Ich • Press the YES key to display software version in the base. Use either the SELECT key for another option or the MODE key to exit • Pof • This is the Pan offset. Press the ↑ key to increase (max 255) or the ↓ key to decrease (min 0). . Use either the SELECT key for another option or the MODE key to exit • tof • This is the Tilt offset. Press the ↑ key to increase (max 255) or the ↓ key to decrease (min 0). . Use either the SELECT key for another option or the MODE key to exit • PAt • These are the test patterns for alignment. To use the 50% on pan and tilt test, press the select key (display shows current setting) and then the ↑ key to get to 002. After 2 seconds, the unit will activate pan and tilt to check offset position. Press the MODE key to exit. Further patterns are available upon request. • tst • This is the test function. Press the SELECT key and then the ↑ key and wait (display shows 000). A test will run and check the pan and tilt encoders and feedback circuits, if the test is okay, the display will show go or bad if it fails. To leave, press the MODE key. 3. Press the MODE key until the display blanks to leave.
Setting the Programming Lock The programming lock prevents accidental / unauthorised programming of options or channel selection. If this is active, the first press of the MODE key will display LOC to indicate the lock has to be removed before programming. To lock / unlock the fixture: 1. Press the MODE key until LOC appears in the display. 2. Press SELECT. 3. Press the On or Off key until one of the following appears in the display: • L y locks programming •
L n unlocks programming
4. To finish, press MODE until the display blanks.
DMX Channel specifications Depending on the mode selected with the type option above, the channel allocation are different. Please note that the AX1S 150 does not have a rotation channel. On no DMX received, after 5 seconds, the shutter will close, the colour wheel will select open and the gobo wheel will select the open aperture. This will protect the system if the unit is powered up with no DMX signal. After 5 minutes, power to the stepper motors will be turned off. Applying a DMX signal will reset the unit. Special Functions Home all motors Value of 1 on all channels for 4 seconds Put fixtures in local mode Value of 255 on all channels Revert from local mode to controller mode Reduce value of any DMX channel to below 210 ty0 1 pan position 2 tilt position 3 pan velocity 4 tilt velocity 5 gobo select 6 colour select 7 shutter 8 rotation For ty0, DMX value of 0
ty1 pan position tilt position gobo select colour select shutter rotation
ty2 ty3 pan position MSB pan position MSB tilt position MSB pan position LSB pan position LSB tilt position MSB tilt position LSB tilt position LSB gobo select gobo select colour select colour select shutter shutter rotation rotation is stop, 1 is the slowest and 255 the fastest.
AX1S 250 Series: GOBO selection wheel, 300° movement, 10,666 step accuracy Colour selection360° movement, >11,387 step accuracy Shutter fully micro-stepped movement. GOBO wheel 0-63 64-95 96-127 128-159 160-191 192-255
Full open Spiral 5 dots Tunnel Line Laser dot
Colour wheel Lock in colours 170-180 181-191 192-202 203-212 213-223 224-234 235-250 251-252 253-254 255
Medium blue Hot pink Orange Green Yellow Cyan White Slow auto colour scroll Med auto colour scroll Fast auto colour scroll
Shutter (AX1S 250)* 0-128 Blackout-full open slow wipe 129-150 Full open 151-254 Strobe (151 slowest) 255 Sound activated strobe
Rotation 0-127 128 ↓ 185 186-204 205 ↓ 255
Indexing of GOBO, 5.6° per DMX step Fast anti clockwise Linearly decreasing Very slow anti clockwise Stopped Very slow clockwise Linearly increasing Fast clockwise Scroll / split colours 0-13 White 26 White / Cyan 39 Cyan 52 Cyan / Yellow 65 Yellow 78 Yellow / Green 91 Green 104 Green / Orange 117 Orange 130 Orange / Hot pink 143 Hot pink 156 Hot pink / Medium blue 169 Medium blue Shutter (AX1S 250 PRO)* 0-2 Blackout 3-47 Open 48-95 Soft edge flood 96-118 Open 119-255 Wipe, open-soft edge floodblack out-open.
*note – set EF option to YES for PRO model or NO for normal strobe model.
AX1S 150 Series: COLOUR: GOBO: SHUTTER:
320° movement, >1400 steps 340° movement, half stepped. Half stepped movement.
COLOUR WHEEL: Split colours (microstepped) DMX level Action 0-155 Clear-dark blue etc. to white slow scroll. 8 White \ UV 19 UV \ Hot Pink 34 Hot Pink \ Med Blue 48 Med Blue \ Red 60 Red \ Dark Green 72 Dark Green \ Blue Mag 85 Blue Mag \ Orange 98 Orange \ Lime Green 110 Lime Green \ Yellow 124 Yellow \ Cyan 136 Cyan \ Clear
Lock-in colours DMX Level 156-166 167-174 175-182 183-190 191-198 199-206 207-214 215-222 223-230 231-238 239-246 247-252 253 254 255
STATIC GOBO WHEEL: SHUTTER: 0-31 Clear DMX level 32-47 Arrow 0 48-59 Catherine wheel 0 - 127 60-79 Meteor shower 128-254 80-95 Line 255 96-111` Multi-line triangle 112-127 Spiral 128-143 Line cube gobo 144-159 Triangle gobo 160-175 Flower gobo 176-191 Heart gobo 192-207 Propeller gobo 208-223 Cone gobo 224-239 Custom gobo space 240-245 Slow speed, automatic gobo advance 246-251 Medium speed, automatic gobo advance 252-255 Fast speed, automatic gobo advance
Action Line up cross Clear (open) Cyan Yellow Lime green Orange Blue magenta Dark green Red Medium blue Hot pink UV Slow auto colour scroll Medium auto colour scroll Fast auto colour scroll Action Blackout Wipe from blackout to fully open Strobe speed, 254=fastest Locally sound activated strobe
Troubleshooting and General Maintenance The case may be cleaned with a dry cleaning cloth. Should it be necessary to use a cleaning compound on the case, it is important to use a non-abrasive, non-bleaching, solvent-free cleaning compound, which leaves no residue. Special care must be taken when cleaning the lens. Avoid touching any of the optical elements in the fixture with your fingers. This fixture must not be immersed in water. SYMPTOM Fixture does not turn on
Output power seems low Fixture does not respond to DMX signal
Fixture loses position on one or more of its functions The fixture is set to a DMX channel but performs in local mode
SUGGESTED ACTION Check power line connection. Check there is DMX being sent to the fixture and the fixture is on the correct channel. Press the select key and see if the channel address is displayed, if so, check the DMX lead. If still not functioning, contact your dealer. Make sure the front lens is clean. Seek technical help to check optimisation of the lamp. Check the cable from the controller, look for bad connections and bad cables in the chain. Make sure a terminator is installed on the female DMX "out" port of the last fixture in the link (a 100 ohm resistor across pins 2 & 3 of the XLR connector). Check controller is sending a DMX signal. Check polarity of signal (pin 3 is +ve and pind 2 –ve). Check the motors can move freely with the power turned off and are not hindered at all, else contact your dealer for further instructions. Check the polarity of the DMX signal, pin 3 is +ve / hot and 2 is –ve.
SPECIFICATION Physical & Mechanical Specifications Operating ambient: 10°C to 40°C Construction: Steel & aluminium chassis / Injection moulded head and covers. Cooling: Custom fan with long life ball bearings for long running times. Operating position: Any Enclosure: Complies with flame retardency UL94 5V & CTI>175 Power Supply: Consumption: Electrical class:
Internal taps allow operation from 100V to 250V, 50 or 60Hz AX1S 250 = 540W / AX1S 150 = TBA Class 1 product, this appliance must be earthed.
AX1S 250 Optical Reflector: Design: Lenses: Beam angle: Lamp:
Custom polished aluminium multifaceted. Computer optimised optical system for flat field. 2 plano-convex AR coated lenses are used. 16.8° Sylvania BA250 SE D (5800K) or Philips MSD250/2 (8500K).
AX1S 150 Optical Reflector: Lenses: Beam angle: Lamp:
Custom polished aluminium multifaceted. 2 plano-convex lenses are used. 14° TBA
Electronics A dual processor custom system is used. The processor in the base unit reads the DMX signal, controls the user interface (3 x 7 segment displays and 4 push buttons), controls the pan and tilt movement and sends the relative information to the second processor. This second device is in the actual head and has control of the stepper motors (effects) and monitors the hall effect position devices (250 unit). Programming options are stored in a nonvolatile memory (40 year life). A built in microphone (with filter and AGC) is used for stand alone operation. Industry standard USITT DMX512/1990 protocol communications protocol (using 3 pin XLR connectors) is used for control, any channel can be selected. Due to continuous improvements, specifications may change without prior notice.
TECHNICAL & MAINTENANCE SECTION For use by qualified service personnel only Lethal voltages and high temperatures exist inside the lighting effects and must be serviced by qualified personnel only. This section discusses the following maintenance procedures: • Cleaning the fan • Replacing the power supply fuse • Replacing and optimising a lamp You can also see "Trouble shooting" on page 7 for basic troubleshooting suggestions. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Caution - These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Some important points when servicing or installing effects lighting equipment. 1) Caution - Always leave the fitting to cool down before removing the lid, with special regard to the lamp chamber. A minimum of 30 minutes is advised. 2) Caution - Remove all mains power to the unit before servicing as lethal voltages are present. 3) Caution - Never power the unit up without protection from the lamp as UVA and UVB radiation can be present. 4) Caution - This unit should be allowed to cool for 30 minutes before moving. 5) Caution - Internal temperature can reach 600°C (1112ºF) 6) Always remove the fixture from its mounted position and never attempt to service the equipment while in situation. 7) Always use the mounting hardware provided and ensure that all locking washers are in fitted in place. 8) Do not install the unit near curtains or anything flammable. 9) Ensure the unit is earthed (class 1 product). 10) Observe connection ports and use only the correct connectors. 11) Never bypass any of the safety mechanisms built into the unit. 12) Ensure that ambient temperature (room) is between 10 °C and 40 °C. The IP rating of these products is 20. 13) This equipment is for indoor use only. 14) If you are unsure about any aspect of the unit, seek advice before continuing. 15) Caution - Risk of electric shock, do not open.
Cleaning the Fan Every three to six months, if necessary to remove built-up dust and dirt from the fan, you can clean them using a low-pressure compressed air source. You must place an object (not your fingers!), such as a pen or a screwdriver, into the fan fins to prevent them from spinning while you are blowing air into them. Allowing the fan to spin can result in severe damage.
CAUTION Make sure the fan fins are held stationary. The fan can be severely damaged if they are allowed to spin with the force of compressed air. Use only a low-pressure compressed air source (25 psi or lower). To avoid personal injury, do not expose your eyes or skin to the direct jet of compressed air, since it can constitute a health hazard. Use suitable protection for your eyes and exposed skin.
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clean the fans: Disconnect power from the fixture, and allow it to cool. Remove the power cord and any DMX cables from the fixture. Place the fixture on a clean work surface in a position that allows you to access it easily. Make sure the fixture has cooled sufficiently to allow safe access (at least 30 minutes). Loosen the lid of the head by turning the four locking bolts, two on the identity label (1 for the AX1S 150) the other two on the rear end of the unit counter-clockwise. Remove the lid. Hold the fan fins in place with an object (not your fingers!), such as a screwdriver or pen. Observing the cautions above, use the low-pressure compressed air source to remove dust and dirt from the fan. Make sure the compressed air is blowing dust and dirt out of the fixture, not into the fixture. Replace the cover, DMX cables, and power cord.
Replacing the Power Supply Fuse
The fuse must be replaced with a fuse of the specified type and rating only. This is indicated on the label adjacent to the power connector. There are 3 other fuses but please contact your dealer before replacing these. If the fixture fails to power up, and you have determined that it is attached to an appropriately rated power source, you can examine the power supply fuse. To replace the power supply fuse: 1. Disconnect power from the fixture, and allow it to cool. 2. Locate the fuse holder, moulded into the power connector. 3. Remove the power cord from the fixture. 4. Remove the fuse holder with a small flat-blade screwdriver. 5. Gently remove the fuse from its holder and examine it. 6. If the fuse is damaged, replace it the same type only as indicated on the label adjacent to the power connector.
Replacing a Lamp This section discusses how to replace a lamp, and how to optimise the lamp. For best performance, you must optimise a new lamp immediately after installing it. To replace the lamp: 1. Disconnect power from the fixture, and allow it to cool. 2. Remove the power cord and any DMX cables from the fixture. 3. Place the fixture on a clean work surface in a position that allows you to access it easily. 4.
Make sure the fixture has cooled sufficiently to allow safe access (allow 30 minutes).
5. Loosen the lid of the head by turning the four locking bolts, two on the identity label (1 for the AX1S 150) the other two on the rear end of the unit counter-clockwise. 6. Remove the lid. 7. Removing the lamp: • For the AX1S 250 fixture, remove the two bolts securing the lamp holder plate and withdraw the lamp from the reflector and remove the lamp from the holder. • For the AX1S 150 fixture, use a small flat-blade screwdriver inserted between the base of the lamp and its holder, gently ease the old lamp out of its holder. Push the lamp forward and twist the reflector to the side on its mounting springs. Pull the lamp backward (toward the power connector) to remove it. The lamp holder may also be angled to allow easier removal. 8.
Installing the new lamp is the reverse action of the above. Do not touch the quartz envelope of the lamp, and always handle it by the ceramic base.
9. Align the pins with the lamp holder and gently push the lamp in. 10. Make sure the internal quartz sphere has approximate 5mm (0.2 in) showing from the rear of the reflector for optimum power and is not off centre, this is a starting point for optimisation. 11. Re-fit the case lid and make sure all case lid screws are replaced tightly.
Optimising a Lamp Optimising the lamp places the arc at the focal point of the reflector, and is necessary after either: • You install a new lamp • You notice a reduction in lamp output, or "hot spots" in the light beam To optimise the lamp: 1. Make sure the case lid is properly installed. 2. Connect the fixture to an appropriately rated power supply. (See the label adjacent to the power cord for details.) 3. Allow the fixture to home. 4. Send the correct DMX command from a controller to select an open gobo and open colour, ensure the shutter is fully open. 5. Orient the fixture so the beam will project onto a flat, white surface at least 3M away. 6. Loosen the focus adjust bolt (on the AX1S 150 units. manually turn the lens tube) to focus the beam until its edge is sharp. 7. Locate the three optimising Phillips screws, inset on the fixture's base. 8. Turn each screw until the beam is at its maximum brightness, and the light level is uniform across the beam. (Do not leave any "hot spots" in the beam.) If you do not notice any difference, try fully loosening all three screws and individually re- tightening them.
