Gobo Cluster 150 Professional gobo cluster laser

Gobo Cluster 150
Professional gobo cluster laser
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50mW green laser & 100mW red laser
100+ red laser beams
Sound-to-Light, Auto, DMX512 and Master/Slave modes
4 channel DMX512 operation
XLR DMX in and out
8 different green gobos
Tough metal chassis
Adjustable hanging bracket
Fan cooled operation
Key operated power control
For the latest instruction manual updates and information on the entire Kam range visit:
www.kam.co.uk
Kam products are manufactured by: Lamba plc, Unit 1, Southfields Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom LU6 3EJ
Telephone: (+44) (0)1582 690600 • Fax: (+44) (0)1582 690400 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.lambaplc.com
If this product is ever no longer functional please take it to a recycling plant for environmentally friendly disposal.
Due to continuous product development, specifications and appearance are subject to change.
© COPYRIGHT LAMBA plc 2009. E&O E.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Kam Gobo Cluster. To optimise the performance of this product, please
read these operating instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations of this unit. The
KAM Gobo Cluster has been designed to create amazing laser effects. Please keep these user
instructions in a safe place for future reference. This unit has been tested at the factory before being
shipped to you. There is no assembly required.
WARNING
To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit to high temperature, rain or
moisture.
Unintended reflections of the laser beam from reflective or metallic surfaces can be dangerous. Do not
touch the laser aperture. When cleaning the laser Aperture, please use a soft cloth.
Laser Class 3B product. National regulations must be adhered to at all steps of installation. These can be
downloaded from the website www.kam.co.uk (In Germany apply DIN 56912 and BGVR LASER note:
additional regulations may apply).
Always replace the fuse with exact same type because anything other than the specified fuse can cause a
fire, electric shock, damage your unit, and will void your manufactures warranty. This appliance must be
earthed. This appliance should be used by qualified personnel only.
This unit uses diode lasers in green and red this is CLASS 3B laser product.
Visible and invisible laser-light, direct beams can damage the human eye.
Do not look at any Laser light directly. Do not touch the laser aperture.
When cleaning the laser Aperture, please use a soft cloth.
There are no serviceable parts in the laser please have all servicing and adjustments made by a qualified
service engineer
UNPACKING YOUR NEW KAM PRODUCT
Carefully inspect your laser, as you unpack it. If any damage is evident, please notify the supplier you
purchased the unit from immediately. For safety reasons do not use the unit if any damage has occurred
during transportation.
FEATURES
1. Red star cluster effect & 8 Green gobo effects, the scattering angle of laser beam ＞70 degrees.
2. Various working modes
Including DMX, Sound Active, AUTO.
3. DMX control.
The unit has 4 channel functions to control system mode, cluster effect, rotating direction, flash speed and
colour setting in DMX mode. The unit also has the blackout function.
4. LED indicating and shut-off function.
In sound active mode, the unit panel has LED indicating sound active. The unit will shut off after 8
seconds when the music stops.
5. DPSS Laser.
REAR PANEL
1. Power switch
2. Cooling fan
3. DMX xlr sockets
4. Audio sensitivity knob
5. Dipswitches: address setting
6. DMX signal indicator: Green. The LED will flash when DMX or Master-slave linking signal is received.
7. Power input
8. Sound led
9. Wireless remote aerial
10 key switch
11. Internal mic
FUNCTIONS & SETTINGS
Wireless remote control
Switch the Gobo Cluster wireless remote dip switch 9 and 10 on.
A: on/off Button B: mode sound/auto/DMX C: Pattern/Colour red cluster/green gobos/red & green.
When on wireless if no DMX cable is connected there will be no laser output.
Note. When in dmx mode if no signal received the unit will blackout
Sound active
The laser pattern is controlled by sound, and reacts to the beat of the music. Turning the sensitivity knob
in the clockwise direction to increase the fixture’s sensitivity to sound, turning the knob in the counter
clockwise direction to decrease the sensitivity. The laser diode will automatically turn off after 8 seconds
when the music stops.
Auto
Auto cycles are the built-in programs. It has no laser OFF. DMX Control.
The system only accepts the DMX512 signal of international standard to control the system mode, the
laser beam ON /OFF, running direction and colour selection etc.
DMX Control Parameter Chart
Channel
CH1
DMX Address
0-49
50-99
100-149
150-210
210-255
Description
Off
Auto mode
Sound active
No function
Dmx mode
CH2
CH3
CH4
0-99
Anti-clockwise rotation
100-199
Clockwise rotation
200-255
Alternate rotating
Note use channel 3 to adjust reaction time of ch2
rotation
0-250 max
Speed (slow to fast)
251-255
Do not use beyond motor range
0-69
Red firework effect on only
70-139
Green gobos on only
140-209
Red and green on
210-255
Red and green flash on/off simultaneously
When the CH1 is selected the DMX mode (DMX value is 210～255), you can use channel CH2, CH3,
CH4 to control laser beam, otherwise, CH2, CH3, CH4 are invalid.
Use dipswitches to assign a unit’s function: DMX, sound active or AUTO mode.
For the unit is DMX mode, set the DMX address using dipswitch. Each dipswitch represents a binary
value. See the “Function chart”.
0=OFF 1=ON X=OFF OR ON
#1
X
X
DIPSWITCH CHART
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SET DMX ADDRESS FOR DMX MODE
FUNCTION
#9
0
1
#10
1
1
0
SOUND ACTIVE
AUTO MODE
DMX
Dip switch setting with no controller
Set dip switch 10 on only for sound activated mode
Set dipswitches 9 +10 on only for automatic mode
With DMX controller
Dipswitch 10 must be set to off position
Dipswitch 1 to 9 used to set dmx start address
Function Chart
For DMX mode, DMX switches from 1 to 9 must be set, This start address is set from 1 to 511. Each
dipswitch represents a binary value.
Dipswitch
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
Operation
Value
1
2
4
8
16
Dipswitch
#6
#7
#8
#9
# 10
Value
32
64
128
256
DMX, Set to “0”
Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active, AUTO mode)
The mode allows a single unit to react to the beat of the music in the master mode.
1. Install the unit in a suitable position.
2. Set dipswitch to select Sound Active or AUTO mode.
3. Turn on the unit power, the unit begins reset, then the unit begins working.
4. The unit will react to the low frequencies of music via the internal microphone. Adjust the audio
sensitivity knob on the back of the unit to make the unit more or less sensitive in sound active. The panel
has LED indicator for sound active.
Universal DMX Operation (DMX mode)
This mode allows you to use universal DMX-512 console to operate.
1. Install the unit in a suitable position.
2. Use standard XLR microphone cable to chain your units together via the XLR connector on the rear of
the units.
3. Assign a DMX address to each the unit using dipswitches,
4. Turn on the all units' power, the units begins reset, and then the unit begins working.
5. Use DMX controller to control your units.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. Voltage: AC200V-250V / 50HZ-60HZ / Fuse: 2A/250V
2. Rated Power: 20W
3. Laser: [email protected], green laser
[email protected], red Laser
4. Working Modes: DMX, Sound Active, AUTO
5. DMX Control Channel: 4 channels
6. Interface: 3 pins XLR jack for DMX 7. Size: 235*190*97mm
8. Weight: 2.6Kg