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- Page 1 PALCO 3 - PALCO 5 P R O F E S S I O N A L L E D C O L O U R C H A N G E R...
- Page 2 Nell’ottica di qualità SGM, è possibile che l’Azienda apporti migliorie ai suoi prodotti, per cui consigliamo di alle- gare il manuale al prodotto stesso e di trascrivere il numero di serie nell’ultima pagina della copertina: utilizzando il presente manuale con un apparecchio fabbricato prima o dopo la sua stampa, potrebbero esserci discrepanze fra l’apparecchio e quanto riportato nel Manuel stesso.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Sommario ..........................3 ANUAL SYMBOLS ........................3 HANGES TO THIS MANUAL ......................... 4 AFETY INFORMATION ......................5 ENERAL ARRANTY ONDITIONS ........................6 NTRODUCTION ........................6 EATURES ........................... 6 ..........................6 ENSES ..........................7 UNCTIONS ........................7 ONTROL SIGNALS ........................7 ICROCOMPUTER ........................ - Page 4 SGM Technology for Lighting ..........................25 ALANCE ..........................26 OOST ....................... 26 LAPSED TIME METER ........................26 NPUT SIGNAL ..........................27 IRELESS ........................27 IRELESS OGOFF ........................27 IRELESS EXIT ....................... 28 ISPLAY BRIGHTNESS ........................28 NVERT DISPLAY .......................... 28 DELAY .........................
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Page 5: Manual Symbols
Changes to this manual SGM has an on-going product development policy, so the information printed in this manual may not be completely up to date. If any doubts arise regarding the topics covered in this manual or should any further help be required, our online services (internet-server www.sgm.it) are available 24 hours a day. -
Page 6: Safety Information
SGM Technology for Lighting Safety information Read the instructions in this manual carefully, as they give important instructions regarding installation, operation and maintenance safety. This manual must be kept with the fixture for future consultation. In the event of the fixture being sold or passed to another user, always make certain that the booklet is with the unit, to enable the new owner to be informed on its operation and relative care. -
Page 7: General Warranty Conditions
Your supplier can give details of local arrangements for the disposal of SGM products. Protect the environment: don't throw packing material into your garbage can return it to your SGM retailer or take it to the nearest special waste collection point. Palco Series - 5 -... -
Page 8: Introduction
There are two different types of Palco White LED lighting sectors, which identify two different models: Palco 3 White with LEDs of 4 and 3 Watt Palco 5 White with LEDs of 4,5 and 3 Watt ENSES Each Palco LED is fitted with an interchangeable high efficiency lens. -
Page 9: Functions
SGM Technology for lighting UNCTIONS RGB e F : colour mixing ALCO ULL COLOR : LED White and Amber for different temperatures colour of the light beam white ALCO HITE Linear dimmer Shutter Adjustable strobe effects RGB e F : Preset (on Macro) colour and rainbow effects... -
Page 10: Palco Functions
6700°K approximately. The power of the LEDs making up the light source depend on whether the fixture is a Palco 3 or Palco 5 5 has a light source formed by 4,5W and 3W K2 LEDs and generates a maximum luminosity of ALCO 4500 Lumens. -
Page 11: Dimmer
The fixture’s software can be updated from a Personal Computer via RS 232 serial or USB connector cable. (not included) Updating allows to improve the fixture’s performance through time. Palco software will be available on the SGM web site. Palco Series - 9 - User’s Manual 1.03... -
Page 12: Mechanical Specifications
The head can be moved in relation to the base: PAN +/- 45° and TILT -75° (backwards) +15°(forwards). The head has stop screws to block PAN/TILT in the required positions. Protected to: IP65 - Palco 3 RGB – Palco 3 White Led IP55 - Palco 5 RGB – Palco 5 White Led - Palco 5 Full Color... -
Page 13: Electrical Specifications
Luminous power: 215 Watt Power absorbed: 220 Watt Power absorbed: 220 Watt Power absorbed: 260 Watt Palco 3 RGB Palco 3 White Led Luminous power: 100 Watt Luminous power: 120 Watt Power absorbed: 150 Watt Power absorbed: 180 Watt Full-range PFC power supply (does not distort the mains power supply): 90-270V AC, 50-60 Hz User interface: LED display 1x10 alphanumerical digits, panel with three buttons. -
Page 14: Installation
In case of doubts, do not use the fixture and contact an SGM authorised assistance service centre and the transportation company. The consignee only can claim for damages to the fixture caused during transportation. -
Page 15: Installation And Positioning
SGM Technology for lighting NSTALLATION AND POSITIONING Palco is an automated colour-changing fixture suitable for use in decorative/architectural and show lighting. The type of installation can therefore be varied according to its use. Palco can be permanently mounted, in the case of fixed installations, by means of the four holes on its base, using the M6 screws as shown in the diagram. - Page 16 SGM Technology for Lighting ATTENTION! Do not install the fixture near naked flames Do not install the fixture near inflammable liquids Avoid violent impacts or conditions in which the unit is subject to continuous vibrations Install the unit in a ventilated location The Palco can be hung on any support or truss structure using Fast-Lock “G”...
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Page 17: Addressing The Fixture
“Stand-alone Programming chapter” Once the fixture is switched on, its name appears in the display (PALCO 3 or PALCO 5) along with the version of the software installed on the microcomputer (e.g.: 1.0). As soon as the start-up sequence is finished, “ADDR = 1”... - Page 18 SGM Technology for Lighting To change the DMX address, proceed as follows: Press the UP key. The message Addr=1 will appear Press Enter and “Addr=” will begin to flash Use the UP and Down arrow keys to choose the required address...
- Page 19 SGM Technology for lighting Check the following table to see the exact DMX address for each fixture connected on the same DMX line. ALCO DDRESS ALCO DDRESS ALCO DDRESS ALCO DDRESS ALCO DDRESS N° N° N° N° N° Palco Series - 17 - User’s Manual 1.03...
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Page 20: Operation
SGM Technology for Lighting PERATION 3.1 Controlling the fixture via DMX The following table shows the control channels of the Palco 3 and Palco 5 and relative on-board patch. Canale Function Description Palco Palco White Ch 1 Shutter/Strobe Shutter/Strobe Shutter and strobe functions are adjustable and random. -
Page 21: Trobe Hutter Hannel 1
SGM Technology for lighting TROBE HUTTER HANNEL Mean Function Value Value 0 - 7 Shutter closed 8 - 15 Shutter open 16 - 151 Linear Strobe frequency adjustment from 1 to 20 Hz 152 - 159 Pulse open effect low speed... -
Page 22: Macro Channel C H 7
SGM Technology for Lighting ACRO HANNEL ALCO ALCO HITE Function Function Mean Mean Value Value Value Value 0 - 7 NO MACRO 0 - 7 NO MACRO 8 - 15 MACRO 1 Rainbow Slow - 8 - 15 MACRO 1 White ~3000°K... -
Page 23: Olour Ode Hannel 8
3.2 Operation OLOURS Palco 3 and Palco 5 are fitted with a white balancing system that can be customized and stored for each fixture for an unlimited number of times. Moreover, in the context of any balance which is set, it’s possible also possible to adjust colour temperature in a completely dynamic manner according to needs, by means of the CTC channel, with a certain range round the balanced white or Full Colour value. -
Page 24: Micro Computer Control
SGM Technology for Lighting ICRO COMPUTER CONTROL 4.1 Microcomputer “Control” Palco is fitted with a microcomputer that enables the best fixture customization to the type of installation. It is possible: To assign the starting address Run diagnostic checks controlling the correct functionning of the fixture... -
Page 25: Structure Of The Menu
SGM Technology for lighting 4.3 Structure of the Menu This chapter covers all the functions that can be accessed by the microcomputer’s menus. These functions allow to set the fixture according to one’s needs, obtain information on its operation, test its various parts and lastly program it, if it has to be used in Stand-alone mode. - Page 26 SGM Technology for Lighting Menu Option Description ALCO ALCO - RGB - RGB HITE HITE OLOR PREV PREV It enables to reset the values of the parameters set immediately before the FACT=SET operation PREV value during normal operation TEST TEST...
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Page 27: Addressing
SGM Technology for lighting DDRESSING This menu gives access to fixture addressing functions. See Installation – Addressing Chapter) 1. Use the UP/DOWN keys to find the “Addr” menu Addr=xxx 2. Press “Enter” to confirm the choice. The text on the display will begin to flash. -
Page 28: Boost
SGM Technology for Lighting OOST The Boost menu allows to choose 2 different operating modes for the LEDs that make up the Palco. When enabled, Boost allows an overall increase of 30% in the power flow emitted. 1. Use the UP/DOWN keys to find the “BOOST=OFF” menu BOOST=ON 2. -
Page 29: Wireless
SGM Technology for lighting IRELESS Palco 5 with the DMX Wireless connection as standard. It uses atechnology based on the idea of GSM, with a radius over 500 meters. It has been widely tested in environments with WiFi, bluetooth, GPRS-UMTS signals, with excellent results. -
Page 30: Display Brightness
SGM Technology for Lighting ISPLAY BRIGHTNESS Operators can select one of the brightnesses available for the Palco (standard or very low). This option was included for theatre and television use, where excessive brightness can be disturbing. To adjust display brightness, proceed as follows: 1. -
Page 31: Time
SGM Technology for lighting It’s just as important to set Palco’s on-board clock if it has to be used later in Stand-alone mode. 1. Use the UP/DOWN keys to find the “C” (Clock) menu C 12:06:20 2. Press “Enter” to confirm the choice. The first two numbers (relative to the hours) will begin to flash on the display. -
Page 32: Test Functions
TEST menu EMPERATURA Using the TEMPERATUR menu it is possible to display the actual temperature. Palco 3 indicates only the temperature of the head of the fixture, while Palco 5 indicates also the temperature of the fixture base. In case of critical heat conditions, it is very important to know the temperature of Palco, as the unit is provided with a LED self-protection system which reduces the overall power emission when Palco is operating at too high temperatures. -
Page 33: Enabling - Disabling The Scheduler
SGM Technology for lighting – D NABLING ISABLING THE CHEDULER The Scheduler allows to organize and run the fully automatic playback of a series of Events on a weekly basis, including the preset programs on the MASTER fixture. The Scheduler is enabled as follows: 1. -
Page 34: Scheduler
SGM Technology for Lighting CHEDULER The Scheduler menu gives access to the programming of “events” able to run the playback of programs previously prepared on-board the Palco, with the necessary times and modes. There are 48 events and each one can control the start and stop time of a program day by day on a weekly basis. -
Page 35: Tand Alone Rogramming
SGM Technology for lighting TAND ALONE ROGRAMMING In permanent installations for architectural use, it may be necessary to use Palco fixtures in Stand-Alone mode (with independent operation). This is very useful when the fixture has to run relatively simple scenes over a period of time, without the aid of an external DMX controller, which could be difficult for inexperienced staff to operate. -
Page 36: Step 2 - Choosing The Scene Number
SGM Technology for Lighting 2 - CHOOSING THE SCENE NUMBER 1. Use the UP key to pass to the “SCENE=1” menu SCENE=1 2. If it is necessary to create a program other than number 1, press “Enter” again and “SCENE=” will begin to flash 3. -
Page 37: Step 7 - Green / White 2
SGM Technology for lighting 7 – GREEN / W HITE 1. Use the UP key to pass to the “GREEN=0 %” menu GREEN=70 % 2. Press “Enter” and “GREEN=” will begin to flash 3. Use the UP/DOWN keys to choose the required value of the COLOUR- WHIT2=70 % Green channel for the current scene. -
Page 38: Step 10 - Fade Time
SGM Technology for Lighting The STIME menu gives access to the adjustment of the total scene time. The time can be configured in hours, minutes and seconds. 1. Use the UP key to pass to the “STIME_h=0” menu STIME_h=2 2. Press “Enter” and “STIME_h=” will begin to flash 3. -
Page 39: Step 11 - Enabling Scenes
SGM Technology for lighting 11 - ENABLING SCENES Enabling a scene decides if the scene will be run or not when the program is run. The SCNRUN menu is also useful when it is necessary to temporarily eliminate the playback of some scenes in a program without cancelling them. -
Page 40: Step 3 - Choosing The Day
SGM Technology for Lighting 3 - CHOOSING THE DAY 1. Use the UP key to pass to the “DAY=MON” menu DAY=FRI 2. Press “Enter” and “DAY=” will begin to flash 3. Use the UP/DOWN keys to choose the day of the week on which the event must begin. -
Page 41: Step 5 - End Time
SGM Technology for lighting 5 - END TIME END TIME is used to configure: the hour, minutes and seconds in which an event containing a previously prepared program will end. 1. Use the UP key to pass to the “END_h=0” menu END_h=23 2. -
Page 42: Maintenance
ATTENTION: Do not attempt to repair the fixture. Only authorized staff can work on solving the type of problems mentioned above. Contact the nearest SGM assistance centre in the event of special maintenance work being required User’s Manual 1.03 - 40 -... -
Page 43: Accessories
SGM Technology for lighting CCESSORIES 7.1 Installing optional lenses Palco can be fitted with various types of front lenses, in order to obtain different beam aperture angles. The following procedure must be followed in the event of the front lenses having to be changed on the... - Page 44 SGM Technology for Lighting Now loosen the 8 hex screws that fix the lens-holder panel to the LED matrix, aligned below, using a 2.5mm. key. To install the new set of lenses, proceed as follows. Carefully avoid touching the single lenses that make up the set. Should this happen, clean it/them carefully with a soft dry cloth.
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Page 45: Installing The New Front Lens Panel
SGM Technology for lighting NSTALLING THE NEW FRONT LENS PANEL Carefully position the new set of lenses, paying particular attention to the alignment of the LEDs in relation to the lenses. ATTENTION ! before positioning the new set of lenses, carefully clean the LEDs with a soft dry cloth. -
Page 46: Wireless Antenna Installation For Palco 5
SGM Technology for Lighting IRELESS ANTENNA INSTALLATION FOR ALCO 1 Remove the protection plug (A) from the wireless socket 2 Screw on the socket the ring (B) nut of the extension cable 3 Screw the antenna on the extension cable 3 4 Fix the antenna with the hook User’s Manual 1.03...
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