Calypso ORDERCODE 43104 Highlite International B.V.
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Showtec Showtec Calypso™ Product Guide Warning ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 Operating Determinations ..............................................................................................
Warning FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials.
Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution! Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit. Never use anything to cover the ground contact. Never look directly into the light source. Never leave any cables lying around. Never use the device during thunderstorms, unplug the device immediately.
Operating Determinations • This device is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects. • The minimum distance between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 0,5 meter. • The maximum ambient temperature ta = 45°C must never be exceeded. • The relative humidity must not exceed 50 % with an ambient temperature of 45° C.
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. International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable Pin L BROWN RED YELLOW/COPPER FASE N BLUE BLACK SILVER NUL YELLOW/GREEN GREEN GREEN EARTH Make sure that the device is always connected properly to the earth! Return Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.
Description of the device Features The Calypso is a light-effect with high output and great effects.
Overview Fig. 2 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Mountingbracket with adjustment screws for Truss mounting Fixed power cable with Schuko plug Fuse (T1A) DMX signal connector (IN) 3-pin Microphone DMX address DIP switch 1-9 Allows you to set up the fixture’s DMX address. The unit is in stand-alone mode when all dipswitches are off.
Control Modes There are 3 control modes: • Single Calypso stand-alone (triggered by built-in microphone). • Multiple Calypso fixtures (Master/Slave mode). • DMX control. Single Calypso (music control) 1. Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 2. Make sure the powercable is unplugged. 3. Make sure that DIP switches 1-9 are all set in “OFF” position. Address = zero (No DMX control). 4. Set DIP switch F1 in OFF position.
Multiple Calypso fixtures (Master/Slave Mode) 1. Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 2. Make sure the powercables off all calypso fixtures are unplugged. 3. Use a 3-p XLR cable to connect the Calypso. The pins: 1. Earth 2. Signal 3. Signal + 4. Link the units as shown in (Fig. 3); connect a DMX signal cable from the first unit's “SLAVE OUT" socket to the second unit's "IN" socket.
A Synchronous pattern 1) Master unit setup: Set F2 in OFF position. Check that F1 is in OFF position. F1: OFF = master. F2: OFF = synchronous pattern. 2) Slave unit(s) setup: Check that F1 is in ON position. F1: ON =slave F2: Has no function for slave units. Set the address DIP switch of each slave at 1. Address = 1 B. Asynchronous pattern (4 light show) 1) Master unit setup: Set F2 in ON position. Check that F1 is in OFF position. F1: OFF = master. F2: ON = asynchronous pattern (4 light show).
3) If you connect 8 units, make sure, the address off the fourth slave (the fifth unit) is set to1, the next at Address 2 etc. Set the address DIP switch of the first slave at 2. Address = 2 Set the address DIP switch of the second slave at 3. Address = 3 Set the address DIP switch of the third slave at 4. Address = 4 Set the address DIP switch of the fourth slave at 1. Address = 1 Set the address DIP switch of the fifth slave at 2. Address = 2 Set the address DIP switch of the sixth slave at 3.
Multiple Calypso fixtures (DMX control) 1. 2. 3. 4. Fasten the Calypso fixture(s) onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. Make sure that the powercables of all Calypso fixtures are unplugged. Use a 3-p XLR cable to connect the Calypso fixture(s). Link the units as shown in figure 4 on the next page, Connect a DMX signal cable from the first unit's DMX "out" socket to the second unit's DMX "in" socket. Repeat this process to link the second, third, and fourth units. 5.
Multiple Calypso fixtures Pro Set Up Fig. 4 Note : Link all DMX cables before connecting electric power Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly. Design your show according to your DMX controller functions. 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.
Channel 3 – Blackout-Scenes-Flash-Full On (When Ch1 is set between 16-127 0-7 8-241 242-247 248-255 Blackout 39 Scenes Speedy Flash Full Light Channel 3 – Speed (when CH1 is set between 0-15 0-7 8-241 242-247 248-255 ) ) Blackout 39 Scenes Speedy Flash Full Light Channel 4 – Dimmer 0-255 Gradual brightness from 0 to 100% Mix Auto Mode: DMX CH2 has no function. DMX CH3 allows you to adjust the speed. DMX CH4 acts as dimmer. Macro Edit Mode: DMX CH2 allows you to adjust the Master/Slave settings.
Dipswitch setting for DMX mode DMX products must have their own "address" to receive DMX signals. Addresses on the controller are set by flipping the appropriate DMX dip switches #1 - #9. 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 You need to know that DMX address settings are the sum of the dip switch values.
DMX Quick Reference Chart 17
Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support. The Calypso uses a maximum of 4 channels. Important: Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.
Connection Cables Take care of the connector cables, always holding them by the connectors and avoiding knots and twists when coiling them: This gives the advantage of increasing their life and reliability, which is always to your advantage. Periodically check that your cables are in good condition, that they are correctly wired and that all their contacts are perfectly efficient: a great number of problems are caused entirely by using unsuitable or faulty cables.
No Response to DMX Response: Suspect the DMX cable or connectors, a controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card malfunction. 1. Check the DMX setting. Make sure that DMX addresses are correct. 2. Check the DMX cable: Unplug the unit; change the DMX cable; then reconnect to electrical power. Try your DMX control again. 3. Determine whether the controller or light effect is at fault. Does the controller operate properly with other DMX products? If not, take the controller in for repair.
Product Specification Model: Showtec Calypso • LED Source: 28x 5 mm RED LED; 28x 5 mm Green LED; 28x 5 mm Blue LED; 28x 5 mm White LED • Input-voltage: 100-240V Autoswitch • Peak Power: 82W • Continuous Power: 135W • Fuse: T1A/250V 5x20mm • Strobe Effect: 0-20Hz • DMX Channels: 4 • DMX Connection: 3 Pole XLR in and out • Slave Connection: 3 pole XLR • Audio Control • Lightweight and robust • Exciting Programs • Long Life Time • DMX Control • Attractive design • Powerful beams • Dimensions: 455 x 328 x 216 m
