Explorer 1200 ORDERCODE 40195
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Showtec Showtec Explorer 1200™ Product Guide Warning..…...................................................................................………………………………………….. Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………. Rigging…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Mounting a clamp to the underside of the Explorer moving head……………………………………….. 2 2 3 4 5 Description..…..............................................................................……….
WARNING CAUTION! Keep this device away from rain and moisture! Unplug mains lead before opening the housing! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to: be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened. Only operate the device after having familiarized with its functions. Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases. Always replace the lamp, when it is damaged or deformed due to the heat. Always keep case closed while operating. Always allow free air space of at least 50 cm around the unit for ventilation.
Rigging Please follow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging, trussing and all other safety issues. Do not attempt the installation yourself ! Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized dealer ! Procedure: • • • • • If the projector is lowered from the ceiling or high joists, professional trussing systems have to be used. Use a clamp to mount the projector, with the mounting-bracket, to the trussing system. The projector must never be fixed swinging freely in the room.
Mounting a clamp to the underside of the Explorer moving head Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property ! Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place.
Description of the device Features The Showtec Explorer 1200 is a moving head with high output and great effects. • 1 Color-wheel with 6 colored gobos, CTF 6000ºK and open • 2 Gobo-wheels with 5 metal and 7 rotating glass gobos plus open • 3-facet and 5-facet rotating prism, 3-D prism, Estriado Prism • Adjustable Color Temperature 3200ºK - 6000ºK • DMX-control via standard DMX-controller • 24 DMX-control channels required • Strobe-effect with adjustable speed (1 - 10 flashes/sec.
Backside 6 7 4 5 8 4) Fuse 10A 230V 5) ON / OFF 6) DMX signal connector (OUT) 5-pin 7) DMX signal connector (OUT) 3-pin 8) DMX signal connector (IN) 5-pin 9) DMX signal connector (IN) 3-pin 7 9 Fig.
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Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec Explorer 1200 uses the MSR 1200SA (ordercode 80950) bulb as manufactured by all popular manufacturers. Use only the appropriate lamp for your unit. Note that, product versions that use other lamps, may be offered in the future. Check your product specification label for information. Never run the device without lamp! Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before changing lamps.
Lamp Adjustment You can adjust the lamp’s position by turning the screws X, Y, Z. The lamp position is set in the factory. As the lamps, which can be used, differ from manufacturer to manufacturer, it can be necessary to readjust the position. The lamp must be readjusted e.g., if the light does not seem to be evenly distributed within the ray of light. Ignite the lamp and focus the ray of light on an even surface (wall).
Set Up and Operation Follow the directions below, as they pertain to your preferred operation mode. Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa. One Explorer 1. Fasten the moving head onto firm trussing. Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation. 2. Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket.
Multiple Explorers Set Up DMX-Set up Fig.
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DMX Protocol Channel 1 - Horizontal movement (Pan) Push the slider up, in order to move head horizontally (PAN). Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0-255, 128-center). The head can be turned by 540°and stopped at any position you wish. Channel 2 - Pan fine 16 bit Channel 3 - Vertical movement (Tilt) Push the slider, up in order to move head vertically (TILT). Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0-255, 128-center).
Channel 10 – Yellow 0-255 Gradual adjustment Yellow from 0% -100% Channel 11 – Color Correction 6000ºK - 3200ºK 0 255 6000ºK 3200ºK Channel 12 – CMY + CTF Change Speed 0-255 Gradual adjustment from slow to fast Channel 13 – Rotating Gobo wheel A 0-15 16-31 32-47 48-63 64-79 80-95 96-111 112-129 130-147 148-165 166-183 184-201 202-219 220-255 Open / white Gobo 1 Gobo 2 Gobo 3 Gobo 4 Gobo 5 Gobo 6 Shaking Gobo 1 Shaking Gobo 2 Shaking Gobo 3 Shaking Gobo 4 Shaking Gobo 5 Shaking Gobo 6 Gobo flow effect
Channel 16 – Rotating gobo index, rotating gobo rotation Gobo wheel B 0-60 61-158 159-255 0 – 540º indexing Forwards gobo rotation from slow to fast Backwards gobo rotation from slow to fast Channel 17 – Prism wheel 0-51 52-104 105-157 158-210 211-255 Open Diamond 3-facet prism Stripe 5-facet prism Channel 18 – Prism rotation 0-4 5-127 128-132 133-255 No rotation Forward rotation from slow to fast No rotation Backward rotation from slow to fast Channel 19 – Frost 0-179 180-189 190-211 212-233 234-255
Channel 24 – Dimmer intensity 0-255 Gradual adjustment dimmer intensity from 0-100% The Explorer 1200 can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in standalone mode. Control Panel A When the indicator light is on, means the Explorer is working D Fig. 5 A. Display B. [MODE] Button C. [ENTER] Button B D. Up Button E. Down Button C E Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller.
- The controller is switched off or defective, the cable or connector is detective, or the signal wires are swapped in the input connector. Note: It’s necessary to insert a XLR termination plug (with 120 Ohm) in the last fixture in order to ensure proper transmission on the DMX data link. Remotely controllable functions Static Colour-wheel The Explorer contains a colour-wheel with 4 colour filters, 1 UV filter, a CFT 6000K filter and and one white.
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Maintenance The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are to be inspected by an expert after every year in the course of an acceptance test. The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are to be inspected by a skilled person once a year. The following points have to be considered during the inspection: 1.
Replacing a Gobo from the Rotating Gobowheel Gobo-wheel with rotating gobo’s 1. Disconnect mains power supply and set the switch to OFF. 2. Make sure that the gobo you want to insert has the same size. Fig. 6 3. Gently bend out the gobo holder to release it from the fixative holes and eject it from the pressing snap. 4. Press the ends of the spring gobo-lock together with a pair of pliers and remove it. 5.
Replacing a Gobo from the Effect wheel 1. Disconnect mains power supply and set the switch to OFF. 2. Make sure that the gobo you want to insert has the same size. Fig. 8 3. Gently bend out the effect glass holder to release it from the fixative holes and eject it from the pressing snap. 4. Press the ends of the spring glass-lock together with a pair of pliers and remove it. 5. Remove the effect glass and insert the new glass.
Problem One or more fixtures are completely dead. Fixtures reset correctly, but all respond erratically or not at all to the controller. Probable cause(s) No power to the fixture Remedy ·Check that power is switched on and cables are plugged in. Primary fuse blown. ·Replace fuse. The controller is not connected. 3-pin XLR Out of the controller does not match XLR Out of the first fixture on the link (i.e. signal is reversed). ·Connect controller.
Product Specification Model: Showtec Explorer 1200 Voltage: 240V-50Hz (CE) Power: 1600W Fuse: 10A / 250V Dimensions: 525x489x602mm (LxWxH) Weight: 60 kg Operation and Programming Signal pin OUT: pin 1 earth, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) Set Up and Addressing: LED control panel Pan / Tilt DMX Channels: 24 Signal input 3+5-pin XLR male Signal output 3+5-pin XLR female Lamp Allowed lamp models*: Philips MSR 1200 SA ordercode 80950 Control: Automatic and DMX remote ON / OFF Electro-mechanical effects Colors: 6 colors p
2006 Showtec.
