Meteor Elipscan - Manual

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ELIPSCAN
USER MANUAL / OPERATION INSTRUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this truly unique ELIPSCAN MOVING MIRROR ATTACHMENT ELIPSCAN MOVING MIRROR ATTACHMENT ELIPSCAN MOVING MIRROR ATTACHMENT ELIPSCAN MOVING MIRROR ATTACHMENT from METEOR Inc.
It is a fixture that is steadily getting more and more recognition and gaining popularity in the Theatrical Lighting Industry
as a “must have unit”. It was first introduced at the Orlando 2001 LDI show. The simplicity of the fixture is one of its truly
unique qualities. The efficiency and accuracy are the other two main features. The ELIPSCAN, when added to the front of
an elipsoidal is capable of using a variety of different moves, depending on your specific needs, shapes and angles.
It enables you to maximize the usage of an existing light that once was just a static beam effect by moving the beam
from one spot to another.
Please read this Operation Instruction Manual completely, before attempting to use the ELIPSCAN.
DMX CHANNELS: 5
Channel 1 – PAN (170 degree axis)
Channel 2 – TILT (135 degree axis)
Channel 3 – MOTOR SPEED PAN
Channel 4 – MOTOR SPEED TILT
Channel 5 – RELAY
TYPES of ELIPSCAN
There are 3 versions of the Elipscan. They are the ELIPSCAN, the ELIPSCAN PRO and the ELIPSCAN PRO SOUND.
To tell the difference or to figure out exactly which one you need is quite simple. Commonly used on most standard
Elipsoidals, to create light movement in today’s industry
ELIPSCAN – This version would be used basically if it is being attached to the front end of an Elipsoidal that already has
the lamp circuit on a Dimming Channel in a pre-existing environment. In this application the Fifth channel will
not be used. Although it is not being used, when it comes to set up next Base Address, you still have to take
into account that the PC board is set up for 5 channels. This model needs DMX controller to operate or program.
ELIPSCAN P – The Elipscan Pro uses all 5 channels. The fifth Channel is an on/off 120v outlet. This you can use to
actually plug an elipsoidal into the outlet on the back of the ELIPSCAN to turn the Elipsoidal on or if running
power up to the fixture is a problem, you could actually plug the Power cord from Elipscan 2 into Elipscan 1.
When you activate Channel 5 on Elipscan 1 – that will power up Elipscan 2 and so forth.
Or most commonly used is when you activate channel 5 – the lamp will come on.
Note: The 5
th
Channel is ONLY ON/OFF (0-125 off / 126 to 255- off). It is not a dimming Channel
This unit does require a DMX controller to operate and to program.
ELIPSCAN PRO SOUND – If using a DMX controller, it will be along the same lines as and ELIPSCAN PRO. What sets
this unit apart is that, via dip switch settings, this unit will automatically be sound activated and move randomly to
the beat of the music in random pattern movement. This would not require a DMX Controller. If you do want to
program the Elipscan to specific “cues” or spots, a controller is required.
DIP SWITCH SETTINGS : (refer to DMX Control Sheet)
There are two separate DIPSWITCHES on all the ELIPSCANS: A bank of 4 and a bank of 10.
BANK of 4: These switches will be used to set the way you want the mirror to move (refer to diagram in Steps
3 and 4 on the STAND-ALONE MODE (used ONLY on the PRO SOUND VERSION only)
NOTE: with all the switches in the “ON” (all up) this will test out the Elipscan. It will randomly run patterns regardless.
This will enable you to verify your unit is working prior to installing – Highly recommended to test first.
BANK of 10: These are the setting switches you will use to set the Base Address of each individual Elipscan
(ELIPSCAN and ELIPSCAN PRO) based on a Binary Configuration starting with Base Address 1 with all
switches in the OFF (down) position.
NOTE: When you are figuring out Base address, remember that even if you do not have the 5 th Channel relay
VERSION, the PC board is STILL BASED on 5-channel use.
Ex: 4 Elipscan: Base address 1, 6, 11, 16, etc.