User manual
PAL 1200, PAL 1200 E, PAL 1200 FX User Manual 11
section 5
REMOTELY CONTROLLABLE FUNCTIONS
This section briefly describes the various functions that can be remotely controlled via the serial data input on the fixture.
LAMP
The PAL uses the Philips MSR 1200 or the Osram HSR 1200 lamp and is fitted with a relay that allows the lamp to be
switched on and off via the controller. After switching on the PAL, the lamp itself remains OFF until a ‘Lamp ON’ command
is sent from the controller. Any attempt to start the lamp within 4 minutes after having switched it off will be ignored by the
lamp circuit. However, the PAL stores the instruction and automatically ignites the lamp once the 4 minute period has expired.
When switching on the lamp, the PAL draws a surge (peak) current which may be several times the normal operating current.
For this reason, it is suggested that you program a ‘Lamp On’ sequence at the controller, which turns on the lamps one at a time
with an interval between each ‘Lamp On’ command of approximately 5 seconds. This is to ensure a safe strike of the lamp.
NOTE:
To avoid accidentally switching off the lamp, the ‘Lamp Off’ feature is only supported by DMX-512 if enabled on
the control module (see “LAMP OFF VIA DMX (LoFF)” on page 14) or if cyan, magenta and yellow channels are set to a cer-
tain value (see appendix A).
MOVEMENT
The pan/tilt mirror on the PAL allows you to move the beam to any desired position within the range of 287º by 85º and micro
stepping control of the motors ensures smooth and accurate movement at all speeds. 10,200 positions on pan and 1,504 posi-
tions on tilt can be achieved when using either a Martin controller or 16-bit pan/tilt resolution via DMX. Selecting the B/O
speed will blackout the fixture whilst moving the mirror.
COLOR WHEEL
The color wheel offers five easily interchangeable dichroic color filters, plus an open white position. The B/O speed will
blackout the fixture whilst changing from one color to another.
CMY - COLOR MIXING
The CMY color mixing system is based on three sets of color flags: Cyan, Magenta and Yellow. These filters can be adjusted
individually between 0 and 100%. A wide range of colors can be produced by proportionally inserting one or two of the three
color flags at the same time. The precise color is determined by the percentage (0 to 100%) of each color flag which is applied.
Instant color changes are achieved when programming the color flags with a high speed. Slower speeds provide a smooth
cross-fade from one color into another. Please note that an optimized lamp adjustment is very important for perfect color uni-
formity across the beam.
ROTATING GOBOS
Four rotating, indexible gobos, two fixed and one open, can be selected. All rotating gobos are bi-directional and can be pro-
grammed to any desired orientation. The B/O speed blacks out the fixture whilst changing the gobo or the orientation of the
gobo.
ROTATING EFFECTS (PAL 1200 FX)
Three rotating indexible gobos/effects, one fixed and one open, can be selected. All rotating effects are bi-directional and can
be programmed to any orientation. The B/O speed blacks out the fixture whilst changing gobos or orientation.
DIMMER/SHUTTER
High resolution, 0 to 100% smooth dimming is provided by the combined dimmer/shutter system. Use a high speed for dim-
ming if you wish to open or close the dimmer/shutter instantly.
FOCUS
Motorized focus allows remote focusing at any time.
ZOOM
Motorized zoom allows you to vary the beam angle between 15 and 26º.
FRAMING SHUTTERS (PAL 1200, PAL 1200 E)
Four shutters, each individually controlled by two motors, allow you to produce almost any desired frame. In addition, the
entire frame can be swivelled +/- 22.5º from the default position.