High End Systems Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual download pdf (Page 24)

CHAPTER 2

Setup and Configuration

14 Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual

To connect the Roadster Orbital Head to a DMX link:

1. Connect the male XLR connector of a DMX data cable to the controller’s DMX ‘data out’

connector.

2. Connect the Data cable’s female XLR connector to the ‘data in’ connector of the first (or

next) unit on the DMX link. This connection is on the Power hub for the Orbital Head

system.

3. Continue linking the remaining fixtures connecting a cable from the ‘data out’ (data thru)

connector of each fixture to the ‘data in’ connector of the next fixture on the link.

4. Connect a male terminator to the ‘data out’ connector of the last fixture in the link.

Powering On the System

Before Applying Power

• Manually rotate the Mirror Head, checking that it can move freely on both axes without

hitting the projector or any rigging hardware.

• Ensure that all cables, set pieces etc. are clear of the equipment.

• Keep all clothing and body parts clear of the equipment.

• Ensure that the equipment may not be accessed by the public or unqualified persons.

Applying Power

Warnings: Connect this equipment only to a branch circuit having a

maximum overload protection of 20 A.

The Mirror Head moves under remote control, and is

designed for use by proficient technicians in a professional

environment.

Caution: Do not power on the fixture until verifying that the line cord

cap is suitable for the power source in your location.

Keep hands free from the Mirror Head when powering up

the system to avoid a pinching hazard as the Mirror Head

begins to move during automatic homing.

Caution: Keep hands free from the Mirror Head when powering up

the system to avoid a pinching hazard as the Mirror Head

begins to move during automatic homing.

Daisy-chaining Power Hubs in a DMX 512 link

Place a terminator in

the ‘data out’ connector

of last fixture on the link

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High End Systems Roadster Orbital Head System User Manual Page 24