WHISPER Color Scroller TYPE 1kW D

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1 WHISPER Color Scroller TYPE 1kW D Illustration: Whisper 1kW D February 2000

2 Table of Contents General Description... 1 Features... 1 Technical Description... 2 MX Split Box DMX Power Suply Unit... 3 Cable... 3 Connectors... 3 Control Panel... 4 DIP switch Settings... 4 Fan Control... 5 LEDs... 5 Gel string size Short Frames Long Frames Short Frames... 6 Dark Gels... 6 Gel String Loading/Replacement... 7

3 General Description The color changer provides accurate, high-speed scrolling and enhanced fan control. Lightweight, durable construction ensures trouble free operation. Two DC servomotors directly drive the color scrolls. An internal microprocessor controls the motors. The microprocessor uses Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) to control the position and velocity of each motor independently, ensuring correct gel string tension by driving the motors in opposite directions. When a new color position is selected the processor moves the scrolls at maximum speed until just before the final position. The movement is then damped for the remaining distance maintaining position accuracy. Operation or non-operation of the fan is accessed via DMX channels and remotely controlled by the lighting console. Operational modes are set using the 5 DIP switches on the color changer unit. When teamed with Compulite control consoles, unique scroller patching, special dark gel, and frame set up functions are available in the Scroller Patch menu. Whisper is compatible with Compulite s Sabre, Ovation 4D, Micron 4D, Spark 4D, Spark, and Photon control consoles. is suitable for 1kW luminaries. Maximum gel string length is 11or16 frames. Fan speed can be controlled from the lighting console. Features Digital control protocol DMX 512 Internal processors to control gel movement and tension for gel position accuracy Voltage Switch for 24v or 48v Lightweight, durable construction Variable gel ribbon length Removable gel scrolls for easy replacement Smooth rapid scrolling motion Efficient fans for extended gel life Remote and local fan control Self test mode Adjustable back plate

4 Technical Description 2 Technical Description Whisper 1kW D model ( ) Height 348 mm (13.7 ) Width 337 mm (13.1 ) Depth 74 mm (2.9 ) Front aperture 200 mm (9.8 ) Weight Endtoend speed Frame dimensions Current consumption Voltage* Max number of frames Connectors Signal input 2.75 kg (6.1 lbs) 2.2 sec. (16 frames) 1.7 sec (11 short frames) 1.9 sec (11 long frames) See Gel String Table 0.7A 24v or 48v 11/16 4 pin XLR daisy chain DMX512 *Attention! Make sure the voltage switch is set correctly 24v or 48v. An incorrect setting is dangerous and causes irreparable damage to the scroller!

5 Technical Description 3 DMX Split Box DMX Power Suply Unit The DMX Split Box is 48v DC. It drives up to six Whisper AL and D units. Height: 135 mm (4.9 ) Width: 285 mm (11.2 ) Depth: 190 mm (7.5 ) Weight: 5.2 kg (10.1 lb.) Power: 240 VAC (110v internally adjusted) DMX Split Box DMX in DMX out Power Loop Figure 1 Connection for Whisper units and DMX-PSU Max length 100m Cable Pin1 - GND; 2 wires for lower resistance Pin2 - DMX (-) Pin3 - DMX (+) 4-pin XLR male Figure 2 Whisper cable See warning on page 2 4-pin XLR female Connectors Model DMX input standard 5-pin XLR female 2. DMX output daisy chain 5-pin XLR male 3. Buffered DMX + power. 4-pin XLR female 4. Loop 4-pin XLR male Model DMX input standard 5-pin XLR male 2. DMX output daisy chain 5-pin XLR female 3. Buffered DMX + power. 4-pin XLR female 4. Loop 4-pin XLR male 5. Analog 0 to + 10V DC, D25 pin male (optional)

6 Control Panel 4 Control Panel On X100 X10 X1 Off The control panel consists of five DIP switches, 3 DMX Address selectors, and 1 LED. Figure 3 control panel The operation modes are set using DIP switches Switch Mode 1 Fan control 2 Fan control 3 Curve control 4 Curve control 5 Test DIP switch Settings Function\Switch Comments Fan Off Off Off Dimmer + 1 Off On Fan is controlled by whisper DMX address + 1 DMX Dim 512 On Off Fan is controlled by DMX address 512 On On On Curve Test Linear Off Off Fade frames Non Dim Off On Jump from frame to frame. No half frames. Dark Gel On Off Frames 4 & 5 are dark gel Non-calibrated On On Operator defined Normal Off Test On Scrolls the gel string from end to end once every 10 seconds.

7 Control Panel 5 Fan Control The Fan Control function is especially useful in studios. Operation or non-operation of the fan is accessed through DMX channels, controlled by the lighting console. Switch 1 Switch 2 Fan Status Off Off Always off On Off This allows consecutive channels to control the gel string and the fan. Example: Assign the scroller (gel string control) to even DMX numbers and the consecutive odd DMX address control the fan speed.* Off On DMX channel 512 controls the fan speed. * On On Always on *Fans controlled by a DMX channel can operate at 3 levels: Dimmer level Fan status 0% - 33% Full speed 33% - 66% Half speed 66% - 100% Off LEDs Color Green Blinking Green Red Blinking Red Orange Whatitmeans Power is on. Whisper is receiving communication data. Power is on. Whisper receives communication data. TEST mode is active. Power is on. Whisper is NOT receiving communication data. Power is on. Whisper is Not receiving communication data. TEST mode is active. Error. Troubleshooting: 1. Gel string is stuck 2. Gel string is too short 3. Gel string is torn.

8 Gel string size 6 Gel string size Make sure that the color frames are cut to the correct sizes and carefully connected with temperature resistant adhesive. 3M Scotch Kapton film tape No or equivalent is recommended. The frame height is 207 mm (8.1") 11 Long Frames Recommended! 461 mm 346 mm 346 mm mm 461 mm Total length frame 1 frame 2 Frame 3 frame 10 frame mm 11 Short Frames 461 mm 280 mm 280 mm mm 461 mm Total length frame 1 frame 2 frame 3 frame 10 frame mm 16 Short Frames 461 mm 280 mm 280 mm mm 461 mm Total length frame 1 frame 2 frame 3 frame 14 frame mm Dark Gels Dark Gels, when controlled by the local DIP switch settings, are always frames 4 & 5. Cut frames 4 and 5 as one double length frame (short frames 56 cm; long frames (69.2 cm). Set the DIP switches for Dark Gel (see above). The Gel string is controlled as 9 (instead of 11) or 14 (instead of 16) frames.

9 Gel String Loading/Replacement 7 Gel String Loading/Replacement Keypresses 1. Open the top cover by rotating the quick release catches on the top of the unit and remove. 2. Remove the spools. 3. Attach the gel string to the spools making sure that they are securely taped. 4. Wind up the gel string. Results/Comments 5. Insert both spools. They lock into place when the notches are correctly positioned. 6. Replace and tighten the top cover. 7. Connect power. Whisper homes. The gel string is automatically aligned, correct tension is attained, and the unit memorizes the end-position.