KVANT Atom 20, Operational Manual

Page 1: ...atom series MODEL SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...Optional Accessories 18 5 System Overview 19 5 1 Front View 20 5 2 Rear View 21 6 Beam Alignment 23 6 1 Beam Alignment Atom 20 24 6 2 Beam Alignment Atom 30 26 6 3 Beam Alignment Atom 42 28 6 4 Beam Alignment with Motorised Dichroid Filters 30 7 How to control Yellow colour 31 7 1 Advanced mode 32 7 2 Colour Balance display mode 33 8 Technical Specifications 34 8 1 Technical Specification Atom 20 ...

Page 3: ...EN 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this KVANT product To ensure proper operation please read this manual carefully before using the product After reading it keep it in a safe place for future reference ...

Page 4: ...CT OR SCATTERED RADIATION CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT IEC 60825 1 2014 CAUTION LASER LIGHT IS BRIGHT AND BLINDING DO NOT SHINE AT AIRCRAFT OR VEHICLES AT ANY DISTANCE CAUTION CLASS 4 VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION This product is in conformity with performance standards for laser products under 21 CFR Part 1010 4 and ...

Page 5: ...s some sensitive opto electronics components DO NOT drop it or subject it to physical shock This laser system is not waterproof or dust proof Make sure to use an appropriate cover or enclosure if it is used in the rain snow or similar severe environment conditions Do not leave the laser system in excessive heat such as in a car whilst in direct sunlight High temperatures could cause some serious d...

Page 6: ...together they can scan the laser beam over a wide angle in front of the projector The scanning system can not only direct the laser beam to specific static locations but it can also create shapes by rapidly moving the laser beam over a path Once a shape is scanned more than 20 times per second it appears static to the human eye So any shape drawn by a laser is actually produced by one single laser...

Page 7: ...ser system is switched on 3 Be aware that lasers can burn the eye retina skin or cause fires if not used correctly 4 Audience Scanning is a technique that involves projecting laser effects directly into an audience Never perform Audience Scanning unless you a are trained to do Audience Scanning b use a projector that has the proper safety systems built in such as PASS and c have verified that the ...

Page 8: ...3 Always make sure the system is properly tightened down and that it cannot get loose and move as a result of sound vibrations cables pulled on or similar external disturbances 4 Always attach a safety chain or cable between the projector and its structure such as truss 5 Ensure that all the cables have enough length just incase they get caught 6 Ensure that the system is placed at least 20cm away...

Page 9: ...also dependent on the control system that you use for operating the laser as well as the correct device configuration in the laser control software Please make sure all the laser settings in your control system are set correctly before you start using your Kvant laser display system ...

Page 10: ...al points which defines the actual shape of the effect The more points an effect contains the lower the maximum scan rate will be in relation to the scanning angle As an example we ll work with the star effect shown below and with the parameters of quality scanning system Let s say the star effect is made of 300 graphical points including non visible blanking points and we know that the maximal sc...

Page 11: ...re 2 the scan rate and or number of points is about right The whole effect has more or less the same intensity and does not flicker Picture 3 further increasing of the scan rate and or number of points results in the effect starting to distort firstly around corners only This indicates that you are exceeding the maximal scan rate of the scanning system If you operate the scanning system at scan ra...

Page 12: ...that the safety keys are inserted in all necessary positions USA ONLY Remote Interlock Bypass must be inserted in the E STOP Remote as well in order to disable the interlock i Both E STOP Remote safety key and laser system safety key must be inserted and switched to ON position in order to disable the interlock ...

Page 13: ... event which enables the Interlock on any laser projector in the daisy chain will trigger the safety Interlock for all the systems After the event has been corrected the START button on the E STOP Remote must be pressed by the operator to disable the Interlock After an Emission Delay period the laser projectors will be ready for use ...

Page 14: ...l be ready for use Interlock Enabled Laser Output Terminated The Interlock is latched enabled and the laser projector s beam output will be terminated if any of the following events happen 1 Power loss lasting greater than 2 seconds 2 Mushroom emergency switch depressed 3 2 Key Switch on E STOP Remote turned to OFF position 4 1 Key Switch on laser projector turned to OFF position 5 Any other inter...

Page 15: ...tor It is there for the safety of the public as well as the operator Modifying or using anything other than the E STOP Remote provided in the manner it was intended may invalidate your laser projector s variance E STOP Connection Drawing including User Interlock option ...

Page 16: ... cartridge silica gel desiccant helps to prevent water condensation inside the optical compartment of the laser system which is much needed in high temperatures and high humidity environments The desiccant cartridge is installed on the inside of the optical compartment cover It is essential to regularly inspect the condition of the silica gel granules inside the cartridges That can be done through...

Page 17: ...ight case 1x 3 pin XLR Emergency Stop Remote Cable 10m version BUS ID 588 25m version BUS ID 1618 1x Remote Interlock Bypass for USA only BUS ID 651 2x AC Power cable with powerCon TRUE1 connector EU version BUS ID 605 UK version BUS ID 606 US version BUS ID 607 1x Network Signal Cable cat5 10m version BUS ID 1041 25m version BUS ID 1611 1x User manual USB drive BUS ID 1054 1x Emergency STOP remot...

Page 18: ...is compatible only with this model version DiscoScan lens attachment bracket lens is not included This item is compatible only with this model version 4 way masking plate Optical Bench available in the 4th Quarter Item Descriptions Motorised Dichroid Filters for Easy Colour Alignment Pass Professional Audience Safety System Card Integration Monsoon Box with Air Conditioning Beyond upgrade Rain cov...

Page 19: ...RGB palette and its secondary mixed colours including white The system is air cooled and designed so that there is no airflow going through the optical compartment of the system This ensures that all important optical parts of the system stay clean for longer keeping the maintenance time down to a minimum This is a real advantage for all the venues where lots of smoke or haze is used on a daily ba...

Page 20: ...ate can be moved left and right when locking bolt is loosened 3 Attachment bracket The attachment bracket spins 360 degrees around the laser body whilst it can be locked in desired position by two small locking handles on sides Due to the sophisticated locking mechanism there s no need to use excessive force when locking the system in position 4 Laser emission indicator When this indicator is lit ...

Page 21: ...ote Interlock Bypass inserted into it The E STOP Remote is an integral part of the laser projector It is there for the safety of the public as well as the operator In most countries it is required by law to have a fully working Emergency STOP in place for every laser system used Modifying or using anything other than the E STOP Remote provided in the manner it was intended may invalidate your lase...

Page 22: ...t state automatically i The intent of laser manufactures is to produce a laser diode driver with as linear response behaviour as possible so when the diode current increases the optical power and light intensity grow linearly However the human eye senses brightness of light logarithmically over a moderate range Weber Fechner law So when light intensity grows linearly human eye and brain doesn t pe...

Page 23: ... exposure to Class 4 laser radiation Beam alignment principle There are three laser modules within this system where each module produces one of the basic RGB colours red green or blue The goal of the alignment procedure is to align all three beams colours so they overlay each other nicely while they hit exact centre of the bottom scanning mirror An easiest way to do the alignment is to project a ...

Page 24: ...atic tunnel effect and check whether the green circle overlays the blue circle in all points around the shape If not use dichroic mount DF2 to adjust the beam path accordingly To adjust the dichroic mount use the two adjustment knobs each works for one axis 8 Create a full size yellow circle static tunnel effect and check whether the green circle overlays the red circle in all points around the sh...

Page 25: ... a full size white circle static tunnel effect If the alignment procedure was done successfully you can see all the colours nicely overlaying each other resulting in even bright and sharp circle like the one on the picture below ...

Page 26: ...atic tunnel effect and check whether the green circle overlays the blue circle in all points around the shape If not use dichroic mount DF2 to adjust the beam path accordingly To adjust the dichroic mount use the two adjustment knobs each works for one axis 8 Create a full size yellow circle static tunnel effect and check whether the green circle overlays the red circle in all points around the sh...

Page 27: ... a full size white circle static tunnel effect If the alignment procedure was done successfully you can see all the colours nicely overlaying each other resulting in even bright and sharp circle like the one on the picture below ...

Page 28: ...atic tunnel effect and check whether the green circle overlays the blue circle in all points around the shape If not use dichroic mount DF2 to adjust the beam path accordingly To adjust the dichroic mount use the two adjustment knobs each works for one axis 8 Create a full size yellow circle static tunnel effect and check whether the green circle overlays the red circle in all points around the sh...

Page 29: ... a full size white circle static tunnel effect If the alignment procedure was done successfully you can see all the colours nicely overlaying each other resulting in even bright and sharp circle like the one on the picture below ...

Page 30: ...ly identifies Motorised Dichroic Filters when the laser projector is connected and powered up to the PC via Ethernet A Power up the system as standard and create a full size white circle static tunnel effect B Go to PROJECTOR SETTINGS KVANT DICHRO tab There you will find all the information and control options for the dichroic filters C To start the beam alignment press the READ STATUS button D St...

Page 31: ...yond software is used to operate laser projector Advanced Mode If FB4 is in Beyond QS mode and QuickShow software is used to operate laser projector only R G and B colors signals are used Use Colour Balance display mode ILDA Input of FB4 is using only 3 input colors Red Green and Blue Normally when FB4 is in ILDA Input mode it is not possible to control all 6 color outputs Use Colour Balance displ...

Page 32: ...our now please click on yellow rectangle as indicated by yellow arrow on figure 2 This is default setting for Yellow colour If any yellow image is projected by RGBY laser projector using this setting RGBY projector will turn ON Red Green and Yellow Laser Module If it is required to project any yellow image ONLY with Yellow Laser Module it is necessary to disable Red and Green module using Red and ...

Page 33: ...ty of Colour Balance Button is to enable control of Yellow color Yellow Laser Module EVEN ONLY R G and B color signals are available Use Colour Balance display mode when FB4 is in ILDA Input mode FB4 is in Beyond QS mode and Beyond software is used BUT Advanced Mode is not active FB4 is in Beyond QS mode and QuickShow software is used no Advanced Mode available standard frames from SD card are use...

Page 34: ...rade for ultimate laser graphic and animation systems featuring 60kpps X Y galvo Saturn1 scanning system RGBY RGBY labelled systems come with an extra OPSL module inside the one that outputs 577nm yellow laser In simple terms adding yellow to the mix broadens your lighting design colour palette with more vivid colours and increases LUX level which means brightness BB BeamBrush gives you instant zo...

Page 35: ...ad Modulation 100 kHz analog 100 kHz Module cooling TEC Scanning System Juno 5 35 Kpps 8 60 Control signal Ethernet DMX ArtNet ILDA SD card via inbuilt FB4 control interface Power requirements 100 240V 50 60Hz 5 Consumption MAX 1200VA Operation temperature 10 35 or 20 to 40 when installed in the Monsoon enclosure Ingress protection rating IP20 or IP54 with an optional rain cover installed certific...

Page 36: ...tion 100 kHz analog 100 kHz Module cooling TEC Scanning System Juno 5 35 Kpps 8 60 Control signal Ethernet DMX ArtNet ILDA SD card via inbuilt FB4 control interface Power requirements 100 240V 50 60Hz 5 Consumption MAX 1200VA Operation temperature 10 35 or 20 to 40 when installed in the Monsoon enclosure Ingress protection rating IP20 or IP54 with an optional rain cover installed certification in ...

Page 37: ...ation 100 kHz analog 100 kHz Module cooling TEC Scanning System Juno 5 35kpps 8 60 Control signal Ethernet DMX ArtNet ILDA SD card via inbuilt FB4 control interface Power requirements 100 240V 50 60Hz 5 Consumption MAX 1200VA Operation temperature 10 35 or 20 to 40 when installed in the Monsoon enclosure Ingress protection rating IP20 or IP54 with an optional rain cover installed certification in ...

Page 38: ...automatic regulation of the fan speed After powering up the projector all cooling fans will run at 100 speed for about 2 seconds Then their speed is adjusted according to the heatsink s temperature Clubmax without FB4 if heatsink s temperature is below 25 C 77 F the fans are turned off Within the range of 25 C 77 K to 55 C 131 F the fan speed increases with increasing temperature of the heatsink a...

Page 39: ...ame mains power socket when operating in ILDA mode Q The projection size is reduced to about 50 on one or both of the X and Y axes A Check Master Settings in the FB4 menu and ensure both axes size are set to 100 size If the projector doesn t have FB4 controller build in ensure both X and Y potentiometers located on the rear panel are set to the maximum level If all the above is as described and th...

Page 40: ...olour Balance function is disabled all the colours go back to 100 power output Q How many projectors can I daisy chain with E STOP Remote A The number of projectors running on a single E STOP Remote is unlimited Each projector amplifies the E STOP signal for the next projector in line Q What is the maximum distance of the E STOP connection between two projectors A The maximum length between two pr...

Page 41: ...ct distance from the projector so when the air enters the laser projector it is within the range 10 C 50 F to 25 C 77 F The projector may get damaged if the heater is placed too close to the projector s airflow inlets or rear control panel Q Laser projector stops working or even won t start at high ambient temperatures A The operating temperature range for Kvant laser projectors is 10 C 50 F to 35...

Page 42: ... display equipment Q Where can I find the Conformity Declaration CE for this laser projector A Conformity Declaration is part of the user manual Because the corresponding standards are updated from time to time please contact a distributor or one of our sales representatives to obtain the latest Conformity Declaration for your laser projector Q How can I ecologically discard an old laser projector...

Page 43: ... e mail info kvant sk Telephone 00421 2 654 113 55 Technical support contact e mail micek kvant sk Telephone 421 918 339 980 Address Pangolin Laser Systems Inc 1265 Upsala Road suite 1165 Sanford FL 32771 Technical support contact e mail support pangolin com Telephone 407 299 2088 Software PANGOLIN Made in EU ...

Page 44: ... Purple Overall dimensions including all the fittings and extrusions without the 360º swivel bracket Total airflow needed for the laser projector 232 cubic metres per hour AIR FLOW AIR FLOW AIR FLOW AIR FLOW REAR VIEW BOTTOM VIEW FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW AIR FLOW AIR FLOW AIR FLOW AIR FLOW BOTTOM VIEW ...