Equinox Systems GEMINI User manual

Order code: EQLA13

user manual

WARNING

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY

BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP!

CAUTION!

Keep this equipment away from rain,

moisture and liquids.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Every person involved with the installation, operation & maintenance of this

equipment should:

- Be competent

- Follow the instructions of this manual

CAUTION! TAKE CARE USING THIS EQUIPMENT!

HIGH VOLTAGE-RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!!

Before your initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused during

transportation. Should there be any, consult your dealer and do not use the

equipment.

To maintain the equipment in good working condition and to ensure safe operation, it is necessary

for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.

Please note that damages caused by user modications to this equipment are not

subject to warranty.

Equinox Gemini Laser Safety

IMPORTANT:

The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused

by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorised modication to the

equipment.

• Never let the power-cable come into contact with other cables. Handle the power-cable

and all mains voltage connections with particular caution!

• Never remove warning or informative labels from the equipment.

• Do not open the equipment and do not modify the equipment.

• Do not connect this equipment to a dimmer-pack.

• Do not switch the equipment on and off in short intervals, as this will reduce the

system’s life.

• Only use the equipment indoors.

• Do not expose to ammable sources, liquids or gases.

• Always disconnect the power from the mains when equipment is not in use or before

cleaning! Only handle the power-cable by the plug. Never pull out the plug by pulling the

power-cable.

• Make sure that the available voltage is between 220v/240v.

• Make sure that the power-cable is never crimped or damaged. Check the equipment and

the power-cable periodically.

• If the equipment is dropped or damaged, disconnect the mains power supply immediately.

Have a qualied engineer inspect the equipment before operating again.

• If the equipment has been exposed to drastic temperature uctuation (e.g. after

transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation might damage

the equipment. Leave the equipment switched off until it has reached room temperature.

• If your product fails to function correctly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit

securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Prolight dealer

for service.

• Only use fuses of same type and rating.

• Repairs, servicing and power connection must only be carried out by a qualied

technician. THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.

• WARRANTY; One year from date of purchase.

OPERATING DETERMINATIONS

If this equipment is operated in any other way, than those described in this manual,

the product may suffer damage and the warranty becomes void.

Incorrect operation may lead to danger e.g.: short-circuit, burns, electric shocks,

lamp failure etc.

Do not endanger your own safety and the safety of others!

Incorrect installation or use can cause serious damage to people and property.

You should nd inside the Laser carton the following items:

1, Gemini Laser 2, Power cable 3, User manual

Technical Specications:

DMX channels: 4

Laser diode: 1 x 50mW Green (532nM) DPSS laser

1 x 100mW Red (650nM) DPSS laser

Micro-stepping motor with extra wide scanner angle

Operating modes: 1, Sound Active

2, Auto Run

3, DMX

Power consumption: 16W

Power supply: 240V - 50Hz

Dimensions: 233 x 210 x 171mm

Weight: 2.4Kgs

Fuse: 2A

Features:

The Gemini features 4 DMX channels and many laser patterns and gobo projections that are ideal

with or without fog.

Equinox Gemini Laser Technical specications

Back view:

Identication:

1, Keylock

2, Cooling fan

3, DMX In

4, DMX out

5, Audio sensitivity knob

6, Dipswitches

7, Microphone

8, Power input

9, Power switch

10, Audio LED

audiomic

Operation modes:

The Gemini has three modes of operation as follows:

1, Sound active mode

To select sound active mode set dipswitch 10 to the ON position. You can now use the sensitivity

control on the back panel to set the required sound level. With no music present, the laser diode

will turn OFF and will come back ON as soon as the music starts again.

2, Auto mode

To select auto mode, set dipswitches 9 and 10 to the ON position and all others to OFF. The

Gemini will now cycle through all it’s internal geometric patterns. In this mode the laser diode will

remain on constantly until the power is turned OFF or the mode is changed.

3, DMX mode

To select DMX mode, set all dipswitched to the OFF position. You can now set the required DMX

address using dipswitches 1 to 9. Please refer to the chart below for DMX functions.

DMX function chart:

Equinox Gemini Laser Operation modes

DMX Control Mode

Operating in a DMX control mode environment gives the user the greatest exibility when it comes

to customising or creating a show. In this mode you will be able to control each individual trait of

the xture and each xture independently.

Setting the DMX address

The DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller. Each xture requires a

“start address” from 1- 511. A xture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the

data on the channel indicated by the start address. For example, a xture that occupies or uses 7

channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read data from

channels: 100,101,102,103,104,105 and 106. Choose a start address so that the channels used

do not overlap. E.g. the next unit in the chain starts at 107.

Set the start address using the group of dip switches located usually on the back of the xture.

Each dipswitch has an associated value. Adding the value of each switch in the ON position will

provide the start address. Determining which switches to toggle ON given a specic start address

can be accomplished in the following manner. By subtracting the largest switch value possible

from the selected start address until zero is achieved.

EXAMPLE STARTING ADDRESS

Address 10

Pin NO: 4 = 8

Pin NO: 2 = 2

Total = 10

Address 24

Pin NO: 5 = 16

Pin NO: 4 = 8

Total = 24

DMX address using

simple maths

233 - (128 = 105,Turn on dip No: 8

105 - (64) = 41,Turn on dip No:7

41 - (32) = 9,Turn on dip No: 6

9 - (8) = 1,Turn on dip No: 4

1 - (1) = 0,Turn on dip No:1

You will most likely use the first available

number which maybe Number 1.This

number was selected for

example purposes

DIP SWITCH (DMX VALUE)

128

256

Equinox Gemini Laser DMX control mode

DMX-512:

• DMX (Digital Multiplex) is a universal protocol used as a form of communication between

intelligent xtures and controllers. A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions form the

controller to the xture. DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from xture to xture via the

DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR terminals located on all DMX xtures (most controllers only have

a data “out” terminal).

DMX Linking:

• DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together

and operate from a single controller, as long as all xtures and the controller are DMX compliant.

To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several DMX xtures try to use the

shortest cable path possible. The order in which xtures are connected in a DMX line does not

inuence the DMX addressing. For example; a xture assigned to a DMX address of 1 may be

placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at the end, or anywhere in the middle. When a

xture is assigned a DMX address of 1, the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to

address 1 to that unit, no matter where it is located in the DMX chain.

DATA Cable (DMX cable) requirements (for DMX operation):

• The Equinox Gemini laser can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The DMX address is set on

the back of the unit. Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for

data input/output (gure 1).

Figure 1

Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split.

Equinox Gemini Laser DMX set up

Further DMX cables can be purchased from all

good sound and lighting suppliers or Prolight

dealers.

Please quote:

CABL10 – 2M

CABL11 – 5M

CABL12 – 10M

Notice:

• Be sure to follow gures 2 & 3 when making your own cables. Do not connect the cable’s shield

conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer

casing. Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behaviour.

Special Note: Line termination:

• When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to

avoid erratic behaviour.

Using a cable terminator (part number CABL90) will decrease the possibilities of erratic

behaviour.

5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors:

• Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR connectors for data transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-Pin

XLR xtures may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting standard 5-pin

XLR connectors in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be used. The Chart below details the

correct cable conversion.

Termination reduces signal transmission problems

and interferance. it is always advisable to connect a

DMX terminal, (resistance 120 Ohm 1/4 W) between

pin 2 (DMX-) and pin 3 (DMX+) of the last fixture.

Equinox Gemini Laser DMX Set Up

Equinox Gemini Laser Dip Switch Reference Chart

DMX Dip Switch Quick Reference Chart

Dip Switch Position

Dip Switch position DMX Address

Class 3B Laser Safety Guide

Warning

Class 3B Lasers have the potential to harm eyesight if viewed directly and can also be

harmful at long distances.

Any unit that contains a laser diode has to be classied depending upon the light output that

someone may be exposed to. All laser products are classed as dened in the

Laser Product Safety Standard (BS/EN 60825.1). The classes range from the safest, which is

Class 1, through to the most hazardous, which is Class 4. A laser diode that emits more than 5mW

of light and less than 500mW can be classied as a Class 3B product.

Operation and installation Notes

Laser effects should only be installed and operated by persons who have been trained in how to

operate laser effects safely.

Laser effects should be located in a safe and secure position in the venue, so that once installed it

cannot be tampered with by unauthorized users.

Before operation the path of the laser beams should be taken into account in respect to how the

beams will scan the viewing audience.

If direct audience scanning is to be used then the laser energy levels from the effects needs to be

calculated.

Health

If used responsibly and in accordance with the relevant guidance issued by the Health and Safety

Executive a laser effect will not present a hazard to those viewing the show as long as the laser

beams are projected over the heads of the viewing audience. When laser effects are directed into

the audience area it becomes difcult to tell if the effects are causing harm.

Class 3B laser beams can be harmful to eyesight if viewed directly The injury that a Class 3B

laser can inict is dependant upon several varients, including the amount of time the laser beam

enters the eye for, the intensity of beam and what part of the eye that actually receives the beam.

The part of the eye which is most susceptible to receive damage from the beam is the retina. The

retina is the part of the eye that receives the light signals that are sent to brain. All light entering

the eye gets focused onto the retina.

Normal light sources including halogen lamps are not usually harmful to view. Lasers are different

in the fact that they can get the beam focused down to a very small point on the retina which can

burn holes on the back wall of the eye. There are no pain receptors on the retina and the damage

can happen in less time than it takes for a person to blink so the person will be not be aware of

any damage taking place. Damage to the retina cannot be repaired and therefore is permanent.

Symptoms include severe loss of sight and unnoticeable vision loss.

Equinox Gemini Laser Safety

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