Page 2 - Table of Content
Q-W ash 250 User Manual 2 2006-05-17/13:18 Table of Content BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 W HAT IS INCLUDED ......................................................
Page 3 - EFORE; What is included; Unpacking Instructions; Safety Instructions
Q-W ash 250 User Manual 3 2006-05-17/13:18 1 00V 100V 115V 115V 208V 208V 230V 230V 240V 240V 50Hz 50Hz 6 0Hz IN IN 60Hz Sel ect vo l t age T o B a lla s t 2 3 0 V /5 0 H z T o B a lla s t 2 3 0 V /6 0 H z L a m p C o n tr o l t o P C B in AC-100-230V INPUT To TRANSFORME R B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What i...
Page 4 - NTRODUCTION; Technical Features; Features; DMX Channel Summary
Q-W ash 250 User Manual 4 2006-05-17/13:18 I NTRODUCTION Technical Features Q-Wash ™ 250 10 channel DMX Intelligent Moving Yoke Color W ash Pan: 530 ° Tilt: 280 ° Pan/Tilt speed Lamp on/off, reset Color W heel - 8 dichroic colors plus white - Rainbow color spin in both directions Mecha...
Page 5 - Product Overview
Q-W ash 250 User Manual 5 2006-05-17/13:18 Product Overview SEGMENT BUTTONS I/O PANEL OVERVIEW B UTTONS I/O P ANEL MODE Toggles programming functions DMX Out & In DMX-512 connectors DOWN Steps backward through menu functions Power AC input IEC 60320 C14 and fuse holder UP Steps forward through m...
Page 6 - ETUP; LAMP; M a x i m i z i n g t h e l i f e o f y o u r l a m p; Lamp Setup; L a m p I n s t a l l a t i o n
Q-W ash 250 User Manual 6 2006-05-17/13:18 S ETUP LAMP M a x i m i z i n g t h e l i f e o f y o u r l a m p To ensure the longest and most efficient use of the lamp always wait between 10 and 15 minutes before re-applying power after a shutdown. Failure to do so could result in premature aging of t...
Page 7 - L a m p A l i g n m e n t H o w - T o; Power
Introduction Q-W ash 250 User Manual 7 2006-05-17/13:18 E xt e r io r su rf ac e t emp era tu r e T= 80 ° C WA R N I N G ! Wa i t a t l e a s t 1 5 mi n. b e f o re o p e n in g t h e c o v e r s a nd r e m o v in g X Y Z A C B Lamp Alignment Screws, A, B & C 100V 100V 115V 115V 208V 208V 230V 2...
Page 8 - Mounting Bracket; Mounting; O r i e n t a t i o n; W a r n i n g; R i g g i n g
Introduction Q-W ash 250 User Manual 8 2006-05-17/13:18 1. Clamp 2. Mounting plate 3. Bracket 1 2 3 Safety Cable & Clamp sold separately! Mounting Bracket Mounting O r i e n t a t i o n The Q-Wash ™ 250 can sit on stage or be mounted on a truss using a clamp in any position, provided, there is a...
Page 9 - PERATING; Control Panel; Applying changes to Functions (Quick Instructions)
Q-W ash 250 User Manual 9 2006-05-17/13:18 O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Control Panel Please be aware that after 12 seconds of no control panel activity the LEDs in the display will turn off. Press any button to initialize. On the control panel you can set the DMX address, set the fixture to Master/Slav...
Page 10 - Operating Modes; M a s t e r / S t a n d A l o n e
Q-W ash 250 User Manual 10 2006-05-17/13:18 Daisy Chain Connection Terminator sold separately Operating Modes A stand-alone mode will listen to sound and run through its diverse range of built in programs. Master/Slave mode will allow the command of up to as many units you want in a synchronized...
Page 11 - S e t t i n g t h e s t a r t i n g a d d r e s s; User Configurations; P a n I n v e r t & T i l t I n v e r t; Service Functions; F i x t u r e R e s e t ( a l l m o t o r s )
Operating Instructions Q-W ash 250 User Manual 11 2006-05-17/13:18 DMX-512 addressing This mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 511. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the cha...
Page 12 - PPENDIX; F i x t u r e L i n k i n g
Q-W ash 250 User Manual 12 2006-05-17/13:18 A PPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX-512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture ...
Page 13 - DMX Values
Appendix Q-W ash 250 User Manual 13 2006-05-17/13:18 DMX Values C HANNEL V ALUE F UNCTION 1 000 255 Pan Left > Right ( 128 = center) 2 000 255 Tilt Up > Down (128 = center) 3 000 255 Pan (Fine) 16 bit 4 000 255 Tilt (Fine) 16 bit 5 000 255 Pan/Tilt Speed Fast > Slow 6 000 127 12...
Page 14 - Maintenance; Claims
Appendix Q-W ash 250 User Manual 14 2006-05-17/13:18 Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dus...
Page 15 - General Troubleshooting
Appendix Q-W ash 250 User Manual 15 2006-05-17/13:18 General Troubleshooting Applies to Symptom Solution(s) Lights Foggers & Snow Controllers Dimmers & Chaser Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset Beam is very dim or not bright Clean optical system or replace lamp Check 220/110v swi...
Page 16 - Technical Specifications; Technical Support
Appendix Q-W ash 250 User Manual 16 2006-05-17/13:18 Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length ...................................................................................................................... 379 mm (14.92 in) Width....................................................