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Instruction Manual User Manual From Software Version 0.78

GT-1 Instruction Manual Revision 0.5, Applies from firmware version .78 June, 2017 The GT-1 and this instruction manual are intended for use by experienced professionals with the knowledge and skills to set up, operate, and maintain high-powered, remotely controlled lighting equipment safely and efficiently. Save this manual for future reference. Replacement copies and updates are available for download in electronic format from www.glp.de. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. © 2017 German Light Products GmbH (GLP), Industriestr. 2, 76307 Karlsbad, Germany

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1 Safety Precautions The GT-1 and this instruction manual are intended for use by experienced professionals with the knowledge and skills to set up, operate, and maintain highpowered, remotely controlled lighting equipment safely and efficiently. These operations require expertise that is not provided in this manual. Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the safety precautions before installing or using the product. The manufacturer will take no responsibility for damages or harm caused by disregard for the information in this manual. Should you have questions about the safe...

German Light Products GmbH 5 and 30 flashes per second, may cause seizures in persons with photosensitive epilepsy. Check local regulations on use of strobe lighting and notify the public in advance when strobe effects are used. If a seizure occurs, stop using strobe effects. Help the person sit in a safe place or lay them on their side with their head supported to prevent it from hitting the floor. Do not use force. Seek emergency medical help if the seizure lasts for more than a few minutes. Do not operate a fixture with damaged, cracked, or missing pieces. All optical components and...

Intended Use The GT-1 is for permanent or temporary indoor use in venues where the distance to illuminated surfaces is at least 16 M (52.5 ft.). It may be used outdoors if it is protected from moisture and precautions are taken to prevent damage from direct sunlight. It may be placed upright on a level surface or suspended from a suitable structure as described in Section 3.3. It is not suitable for household use, wherever unattended children have access to it, for permanent outdoor installation, or in areas where the distance from the fixture to illuminated surfaces is less than specified....

German Light Products GmbH A separate color wheel supplements the color mixing system with 11 color filters, including four color correction filters and a light frost filter. The wheel rotates in fixed color steps, scrolls continuously for split color effects, and rotates clockwise and counterclockwise with variable speed. Figure 2-1: Color and fixed gobo wheels 2.5.1 Fixed Gobos Gobo wheel 2 is an aluminum wheel with 19 patterns, including five iris gobos. The wheel steps to fixed positions and rotates continuously clockwise and counterclockwise with variable speed. 2.5.2 Rotating...

Dimming and Shutter Effects The GT-1 features a combined dimmer and shutter system that provides full range dimming along with flashing pulse and strobe effects up to 10 flashes per second. Two dimming curves are available: linear and extra soft. The mode can be selected from the control panel or by DMX. Focus and Zoom The GT-1 has a 3-element optical train with motorized front lens, zoom lens, and focus lens. The fixture’s two-stage zoom system narrows the focused beam from 56° down to 3.5° by moving the zoom lens from front to back. It narrows the beam to 2.5° in Beam Mode by moving the...

German Light Products GmbH Figure 2-3: Animation wheel 2.10 Changing Effect Settings by DMX The Control Channel (23 in Normal DMX Mode) provides the ability to change fixture settings, turn the lamp on/off, and perform a fixture reset from the control desk. To send a send a Control Channel command, start from level 0 and hold the command for three seconds. 2.11 Display The illuminated graphic LCD display with touch wheel control and self-charging battery allows you to change fixture settings quickly and intuitively under any conditions, even when the power is off. See Chapter 4 for...

3 Preparation for Use Installation shall be performed by qualified personnel only, in accordance with applicable regulations such as BGV C1 and DIN VDE 0711-217. Included Items The GT-1 package includes a floor stand, a power cord with PowerCON connector, and two M10 x 25 countersunk bolts for fastening half-couplers. Safe Handling describe methods of lifting and omega clamps with handles Mounting The GT-1 may be rigged in any orientation or placed on a level surface. When installing, keep the lighting head at least 0.5 m (20 in.) from flammable materials including curtains and stage...

German Light Products GmbH Mounting Upright on a Level Surface For upright installation on a level surface, fasten the floor stand shipped with the fixture to the base. The floor stand mounts to the base with two Camlock quarter-turn pins. Line up and insert the pins into the base and turn 90° clockwise to lock. Do the opposite to release them. There are eyelets on both sides of the floor stand that a ratchet strap can be passed through for additional bracing if necessary. Camlock pin Strap eyelet Ca mlock Figure 3-2 Upright Mounting Details Head Down Mounting To hang the GT-1 with the head...

Figure 3-3: Omega Clamp Detail Sideways Mounting Notice! Never use the head-down mounting technique for sideways installation, as the base can be damaged and secure installation cannot be assured. To hang the GT-1 sideways, fasten a dedicated mounting bar, available from GLP as an accessory, to the base. Fasten two suitable half-coupler rigging clamps to the mounting bar to hang the fixture. This technique is necessary to cope with the additional torque when the fixture is mounted sideways. The mounting bar fastens to the base with Camlock quarter-turn pins. Line up and insert all four pins...