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Be sure the laser projector is safely and securely rigged.
Be sure you have at least one, but preferably two, reliable means of
attenuating the laser beam such as an emergency stop, functioning
DMX control, or the ability to quickly cut power to the projector.
Warm Up and Duty Cycle
From a "cold" start, it may take your X-Laser system as long as 15
minutes to reach full power. More commonly, warm-up time is less than
10 minutes. However, this time will be greatly increased if the unit is too
hot or too cold. Excessive temperatures, especially cold, will reduce the
laser power output by as much as 90% and may damage the laser. DO
NOT LEAVE THIS FIXTURE IN A VEHICLE FOR LONG PERIODS OR IN
DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Once the laser reaches full power, the diodes may be turned off via
DMX and then back on at a later time. If this is done within
approximately thirty minutes, the laser will still project at full power.
Avoid turning the projector on and off repeatedly in short intervals or
leaving it on for more than three to four hours continuously. This fixture
does not have a duty cycle and unlike most intelligent lighting systems
with discharge lamps, the laser will perform a "hot re-strike," but it is
not recommended as this may shorten the life of the laser.
Sound Active Mode
The unit responds to low frequency notes in music and runs through
available laser patterns. Sensitivity to sound may be adjusted using the
knob on the rear of the unit.
Access Sound Active Mode by setting all DIP switches to the DOWN/OFF
position. Sound Active Mode is provided as a convenience for testing
but is not recommended to be used during shows due to a loss of
attenuation and X axis aiming control.
