Operation
- Mount the fixture using, a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp and attach the safety cable
- Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture.
- Position the laser aperture above a minimum of 10ft high at a minimum distance of 8ft from your quests.
- After finding the desired position, retighten both knobs
- Connect the Male end of the 3-Pin DMX cable into the Female port of the Universal Controller marked “DMX Out”.
- Connect the Female end of the cable into the “DMX input” on the Laser Light Show
- Plug both units into the main power supply, then turn the units to ON
- Press the button on the control panel to begin.
- Press the button again to scroll through until you see a number between 001 and 506.
- While the number is still blinking, use the or buttons to select “001” and press the button.
- Now you can use the Universal DMX Controller to change the Light settings.
- The First Seven toggles on the controller represent the 7 individual channels or functions on the laser light show.
- Use the “DMX Channel Table” on the next page to decide which effects you would like.
- Slide the toggles up or down until you reach the desired effect.
- If The DMX is not working, make sure the First toggle is on the lowest setting, the “blackout” light is not on and the “A” page select button is lit.
DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance. Channels should never overlap. If they do, this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly. You can however, control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation. In other words, the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same. DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain. A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture. The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture. Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling. Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+).
| CHANNEL | VALUE | FUNCTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Control Mode | 000 to 019 020 to 039 040 to 059 060 to 079 080 to 099 100 to 119 120 to 139 140 to 159 160 to 179 180 to 199 200 to 255 | DMX Mode Automatic fast (red) Automatic slow (red) Automatic fast (green) Automatic slow (green) Automatic fast (red & green) Automatic slow (red & green) Sound (red) Sound (green) Sound (red & green) Random |
| 2 Color selection | 000 to 004 005 to 028 029 to 056 057 to 084 085 to 112 113 to 140 141 to 168 169 to 197 198 to 224 225 to 255 | Blackout Red Green Red & Green Green strobing Red strobing Red on & Green strobing Green on & Red strobing Red & Green strobing Red & green (alternate strobing) |
| 3 Strobe | 000 to 004 005 to 254 255 to 255 | No function Strobe (slow to fast) Strobe to sound |
| 4 Rotation (motor 1) | 000 to 004 005 to 127 128 to 133 134 to 255 | No rotation Clockwise rotation (slow to fast) Stop Counterclockwise rotation (slow to fast) |
| 5 Stutter (motor 1) | 000 to 004 005 to 056 057 to 112 113 to 168 167 to 255 | No function Mode 1 (slow to fast) (affected by channel 4) Mode 2 (slow to fast) (affected by channel 4) Mode 3 (slow to fast) Mode 4 (slow to fast) |
| 6 Rotation (motor 2) | 000 to 004 005 to 127 128 to 133 134 to 255 | No rotation Clockwise rotation (slow to fast) Stop Counterclockwise rotation (slow to fast) |
| 7 Stutter (motor 2) | 000 to 004 005 to 056 057 to 112 113 to 168 167 to 255 | No function Mode 1 (slow to fast) (affected by channel 6) Mode 2 (slow to fast) (affected by channel 6) Mode 3 (slow to fast) Mode 4 (slow to fast) |
Caution
-Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that is not higher than that stated on the decal on rear panel
-This product is intended for indoor use only!
-To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture. Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
-The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20in (50cm) from adjacent surfaces.
-Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain. Never carry the fixture solely by its head. Use its carrying handles.
-Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104°F (40°C). Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this.
-In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the unit by yourself.
-Never connect the device to a dimmer pack.
-Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
-Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
-Do not daisy chain power to more than 75 units @ 120V.
-It is illegal and dangerous to shine this laser into audience areas, where the audience or other personnel could get direct laser beams or bright reflections into their eyes.
-It is a US Federal offense to shine any laser at aircraft.
-Do not point lasers at people or animals.
-Do not use laser if the laser appears to be emitting only one or two beams.
-Always use appropriate lighting safety cables when hanging lights and effects overhead.