250 AT Colorwash Manual - Robe

250 AT Colorwash Manual - Robe 250 AT Colorwash Manual - Robe

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Mode/Channel 1 2 3 4 13 12 15 14 14 13 16 15 15 14 17 16 16 15 18 17 17 16 19 18 18 20 Value 184-191 192-199 200 - 207 208 - 215 216 - 223 224 - 231 232 - 239 240 - 243 244 - 249 250 - 255 0-70 71-179 180-199 200-255 0 - 255 0 - 31 32 - 63 64 - 95 96 - 127 128 - 143 144 - 159 160 - 191 192 - 223 224 - 255 0 - 255 0 - 255 Function Macro 23 Macro 24 Macro 25 Macro 26 Macro 27 Macro 28 Macro 29 Macro 30 - Random rainbow effect from fast to slow Random macro selection by audio control (Set microphone sensitivity in menu "PErS") Auto random macro selection from fast to slow Effect wheel Full beam Beam shaper Swivelling beam effect from slow to fast Frost filter Zoom Coarse zoom from min. to max.beam angle Shutter, strobe Shutter closed, Shutter open, Strobe-effect from slow to fast (max.15 flashes/s) Shutter open, Opening pulse in sequences from slow to fast Closing pulse in sequences from fast to slow Shutter open Random strobe-effect from slow to fast Shutter open Dimmer intensity Dimmer intensity from 0% to 100% Fine dimmer intensity Dimmer intensity fine Type of control step step step step step step step proportional step proportional step proportional proportional step proportional step step proportional step proportional proportional step proportional step proportional proportional Notes: * Short times are not used for long tracks (e.g. 0.5s for track 0-255 DMX). Times are restricted by the mechanical parameters of the fixture. ** The switch-functions have priority to the equivalent functions in menu "Personality"but the setting by DMX is not saved to the memory( after switching the fixture on,the setting from menu "Personal ity" is loaded and after that can be changed by DMX value on the channel 6). DMX protocol menu "PerS" 50-59 Pan/Tilt speed mode P.t.Mo.--->SP.Mo. 60-69 Pan/Tilt time mode P.t.Mo.--->ti.Mo. 70-79 Blackout while pan/tilt moving A.blc.-->P.t.M.-->On 80-89 Disabled blackout while pan/tilt moving A.blc.-->P.t.M.-->Off 90-99 Blackout while colour wheel moving A.blc.-->Col.M.-->On 100-109 Disabled blackout while colour wheel moving A.blc.-->Col.M.-->Off 14

6. Controller mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data link and connected to the controller.The fixtures respond to the DMX signal from the controller. 6.1 DMX addressing The control panel on the front panel of the fixture allows you to assign the DMX fixture address, which is defined as the first channel from which the ColorWash 250 AT will respond to the controller. If you set, for example, the address to channel 19, the ColorWash 250AT will use the channel 20 to 35 for control (if mode 1 is selected). Please, be sure that you don’t have any overlapping channels in order to control each ColorWash 250 AT correctly and independently from any other fixture on the DMX data link. If two, three or more ColorWash 250 AT are addressed similarly, they will work similarly. For address setting, please refer to the instructions under "Addressing"(menu "A001"). Controlling: After having addressed all ColorWash 250 AT , you may now start operating these via your lighting controller. Note:After switching on, the ColorWash 250 AT will automatically detect whether DMX 512 data is received or not.If there is no data received at the DMX-input, the display will start to flash "A001" with actually set address. This situation can occur if: - the 3 PIN (5pin) XLR plug (cable with DMX signal from controller) is not connected with the input of the Color- Wash 250 AT - the controller is switched off or defective, the cable or connector is defective or the signal wires are swap in the input connector. Note:It’s necessary to insert the XLR termination plug (with 120 Ohm) to the last fixture in the link in order to ensure proper transmission on the DMX data link. 6.2 Remotely controllable functions Lamp The ColorWash 250 AT is to be operated with a Philips MSD 250/2 lamp. A relay inside of the ColorWash 250 AT allows you to switch on and off the lamp via the control panel or via your DMX-controller without affecting the rest of the lighting. To switch On/Off the lamp, please refer to "Switching On/Off the lamp" (menu LAMP). Note:It is also important to note, that the discharge lamp is cold restrike types, that means, that they have to be cold before re-striking. For this reason, you have to wait 5 minutes (max. speed of fan must be adjusted) after having switched off the lamp before you switching it on again. If you try to switch On the lamp within 5 minutes after having switched it off, the ColorWash 250 AT will store this information and automatically ignite the lamp when the 5 minutes period has expired. The message "HEAt" will appear on the control panel display of the ColorWash 250 AT. If the ignition of the lamp is seven times unsuccessful, on the display will appear "LA.Er", meaning that the lamp could be damaged or is missing or there could be a failure on the ignitor or ballast. Colour wheel This wheel contains 6 replaceable 'SLOT&LOCK' dichroic filters + open.The colour-wheel can be positioned between two adjacent colours in any position. It is also possible to rotate the colour wheel continuously at different speeds ("Rainbow effect“ in both directions). Effect wheel This wheel contains a frost filter and a rotating indexable beam shaper. Zoom Motorized zoom unit provides a beam angle range of 8° through 32° . Dimmer Smooth 0 - 100 % dimming is provided by the special dimmer unit. 15

6. Controller mode<br />

The fixtures are individually addressed on a data link and connected to the controller.The fixtures respond to<br />

the DMX signal from the controller.<br />

6.1 DMX addressing<br />

The control panel on the front panel of the fixture allows you to assign the DMX fixture address, which is defined<br />

as the first channel from which the ColorWash <strong>250</strong> <strong>AT</strong> will respond to the controller.<br />

If you set, for example, the address to channel 19, the ColorWash <strong>250</strong><strong>AT</strong> will use the channel 20 to 35 for<br />

control (if mode 1 is selected).<br />

Please, be sure that you don’t have any overlapping channels in order to control each ColorWash <strong>250</strong> <strong>AT</strong> correctly<br />

and independently from any other fixture on the DMX data link.<br />

If two, three or more ColorWash <strong>250</strong> <strong>AT</strong> are addressed similarly, they will work similarly.<br />

For address setting, please refer to the instructions under "Addressing"(menu "A001").<br />

Controlling:<br />

After having addressed all ColorWash <strong>250</strong> <strong>AT</strong> , you may now start operating these via your lighting controller.<br />

Note:After switching on, the ColorWash <strong>250</strong> <strong>AT</strong> will automatically detect whether DMX 512 data is received<br />

or not.If there is no data received at the DMX-input, the display will start to flash "A001" with actually set address.<br />

This situation can occur if:<br />

- the 3 PIN (5pin) XLR plug (cable with DMX signal from controller) is not connected with the input of the Color-<br />

Wash <strong>250</strong> <strong>AT</strong><br />

- the controller is switched off or defective, the cable or connector is defective or the signal wires are swap in<br />

the input connector.<br />

Note:It’s necessary to insert the XLR termination plug (with 120 Ohm) to the last fixture in the link in order to<br />

ensure proper transmission on the DMX data link.<br />

6.2 Remotely controllable functions<br />

Lamp<br />

The ColorWash <strong>250</strong> <strong>AT</strong> is to be operated with a Philips MSD <strong>250</strong>/2 lamp.<br />

A relay inside of the ColorWash <strong>250</strong> <strong>AT</strong> allows you to switch on and off the lamp via the control panel or via<br />

your DMX-controller without affecting the rest of the lighting.<br />

To switch On/Off the lamp, please refer to "Switching On/Off the lamp" (menu LAMP).<br />

Note:It is also important to note, that the discharge lamp is cold restrike types, that means, that they have to be<br />

cold before re-striking. For this reason, you have to wait 5 minutes (max. speed of fan must be adjusted) after<br />

having switched off the lamp before you switching it on again. If you try to switch On the lamp within 5 minutes<br />

after having switched it off, the ColorWash <strong>250</strong> <strong>AT</strong> will store this information and automatically ignite the lamp<br />

when the 5 minutes period has expired. The message "HEAt" will appear on the control panel display of the<br />

ColorWash <strong>250</strong> <strong>AT</strong>. If the ignition of the lamp is seven times unsuccessful, on the display will appear "LA.Er",<br />

meaning that the lamp could be damaged or is missing or there could be a failure on the ignitor or ballast.<br />

Colour wheel<br />

This wheel contains 6 replaceable 'SLOT&LOCK' dichroic filters + open.The colour-wheel can be positioned<br />

between two adjacent colours in any position. It is also possible to rotate the colour wheel continuously at different<br />

speeds ("Rainbow effect“ in both directions).<br />

Effect wheel<br />

This wheel contains a frost filter and a rotating indexable beam shaper.<br />

Zoom<br />

Motorized zoom unit provides a beam angle range of 8° through 32° .<br />

Dimmer<br />

Smooth 0 - 100 % dimming is provided by the special dimmer unit.<br />

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