Cyberlight®... The Ultimate Power Tool

The Cyberlight® automated luminaire is the most advanced lighting instrument ever produced. Cyberlight combines superior value with unprecedented light power and stunning optical capabilities ... without compromise.

	Cyberlight

Since the introduction of the Intellabeam® automated luminaire in 1989, High End Systems has enjoyed a reputation within the lighting industry as the premier manufacturer of intelligent lighting. The company is known for building technologically superior products that endure the real-world rigors of travel and abuse, continuing to exceed expectations night after night. This tradition of excellence is carried forward with the Cyberlight luminaire.

Cyberlight technology is the culmination of countless hours of research and development by the award-winning High End Systems R & D staff, interaction with world-class lighting designers, the very latest software and hardware design, and a sincere desire to take lighting technology into the future. As a result, Cyberlight gives you what other fixtures don't - higher photonic output , a superior optical path, variable frost and diffusion, motorized zoom and focus, three color systems that work independently or interactively, full programmability and control of all optical characteristics, gobo stacking, and a wider selection of rotating and static gobo patterns.

Lighting designers were thrilled when they saw Cyberlight, because the luminaire included even more features than they imagined. Stage, theater, television and touring designers have responded by utilizing the Cyberlight luminaire in a wide variety of professional applications, including televised pageants and specials, numerous tours and performances by world famous entertainers, and permanent installations in internationally renowned entertainment venues and clubs.

Cutting edge computer technology plays an important role in product development. Many new products are modeled and modified in "Virtual space" before being translated into reality

Cyberlight utilizes advanced 32-bit architecture with the Motorola 68331 microprocessor.

Miss Teen USA pageant and Sawyer Brown both used Cyberlights during 1994.

High End Systems maintains an ongoing commitment to provide constant software upgrades and enhancements to its entire product line.

Most manufacturing processes are performed in-house to increase efficiency and ensure the highest quality standards.

Creative programming, using the built in Cyberlight system of effects and filters for precisely repeatable diffusion , sharp edged projection , or variable frost , is almost too easy.

The Cyberlight luminaire utilizes a 1200 watt, 5600° Kelvin high intensity Medium Source Rare earth 1200/2 (MSR) lamp to provide 50% more photonic output than typical 1200 watt based luminaires.

The MSR lamp technology utilized in Cyberlight provides exceptional color stability and an improved output-to-age ratio throughout the lamp's life. The result is an extremely stable color temperature over the entire life of the MSR lamp, as opposed to other source technologies that "brown" or fail prematurely.

High performance optics

With the most powerful and efficient optical path ever conceived, Cyberlight produces a light beam of unrivaled power and unequaled quality.

Quality optical components

The fixture's computer designed optics deliver maximum power and efficiency. Only three lenses (condenser, achromatic, and objective) are present in the optical path, thereby maximizing output power. The unique second generation optical train features an enhanced ellipsoidal reflector that elevates light efficiency to previously unattainable levels. Fabricated from high purity aluminum alloys, the reflector is anodized to ensure continuing resistance to corrosion and maximize reflector efficiency. This ellipsoidal reflector is far superior to the older style inefficient parabolic reflectors found inside many luminaires.

Because Cyberlight produces so much light, and consequently more energy per square centimeter passes through the optical path than in other fixtures, a dichroic hot mirror possessing a reflectance characteristic at wavelengths shorter than 400 nanometers and longer than 750 nanometers is placed at the next optical stage following the lamp and reflector assembly.

The fixture's remotely programmable motorized zoom configuration delivers total projection sizing flexibility. Zoom is achieved through the use of a precision metal worm-drive system which deliver smooth linear travel combined with excellent positional repeatability. The zoom function provides variable beam angles between 13° - 22° and if the supplementary lens is engaged, beam angles of 16° - 26° may also be selected.

Zoom and focus may be operated independently for the highest degree of flexibility. The remote focus provides razor sharp beam or image projection at various trim heights and throw distances. No longer must one choose between a sharp beam edge or sharp image projection; Cyberlight offers the best of both worlds.

The luminaire's variable speed iris features fast, linear movement and quiet operation.

The variable speed strobe produces stroboscopic effects from 1 FPS (Flash Per Second) to a maximum of 10 FPS. Cyberlight also has remotely programmable full optical dimming and fade to black.

Color System

The High End Systems vacuum deposition laboratory supplies the fixture's dichroic filters and photolithographic patterns. As a result, Cyberlight has a color palette and a selection of visual media that is totally unique. High End Systems uses close tolerance color selection to ensure the best color match. All dichroic filters are fabricated on low expansion borasilicate glass substrates to close tolerance spectral matching The luminaire's three color systems, capable of operating independently or interactively, provide unprecedented control of color selection and modification.

The eight position fixed color wheel includes six richly saturated dichroic colors (indigo, orange, blue, aqua, purple, and red) and CTO corrector plus open white. The low mass wheel offers rapid color selection, continuous clockwise or counter-clockwise rotation at various speeds, and bi-color beam effects. The fixed color selection assembly is fitted with sensors that automatically ensure that the wheel takes the shortest path to a selected color.

A variable subtractive (Cyan Yellow Magenta) color mixing system is also included for selecting any number of colors and subtle hues. This subtractive system facilitates precision control over color selection by entering and storing the numerical values for the amount of each color used. The fixture's third color system has three color correctors which may be used on their own or used to modify colors preselected by means of the fixed or variable color mixing systems.

Gobo System

Four variable-speed indexable rotating gobos offer forward and reverse rotation. Capable of gobo stacking, the rotating gobo assemblies accept custom gobos of mixed metal and glass substrates of up to 4 mm maximum thickness. These substrates are quickly and easily changed for unlimited texturing and other creative effects. This unique rotating custom gobo system is a Lightwave Research first and was developed as an improvement to all previous rotating gobo systems. The rotating gobo wheel includes as standard a wave glass effect substrate for creating unique aqueous motion effects and three different LithoPatternTM high resolution glass gobos.

Cyberlight also has an eight-position indexed gobo system with 7 replaceable LithoPatterns (tm). The low mass gobo wheel enables rapid gobo selection. Because the LithoPattern (tm) "Tunnel" gobo has no supporting posts it appears to float more realistically when used for airborne beam and projection effects. This gobo selection assembly is fitted with sensors that automatically take the shortest path to the selected pattern.

Used separately or interactively, the fixed and the rotating gobo systems give the designer unlimited creative control over image projection.

Effects Systems and Soft Edge Control

Cyberlight is shipped stock from the factory with a full complement of effects already in place. This effects selection includes a diffusion filter, a multi-image prism effect, a dichroic mosaic filter, a plano-convex secondary lens, motorized variable frost, and three separate color correction filters.

An essential feature for the professional designer, the unique motorized variable frost facility provides precise selection and memory recall of the degree of frosting from hard edge to soft edge, under continuous program control. Cyberlight also offers a truly variable frost effect. By fading the frost flags in and out of the optical path, a hard edged pattern may be dissolved into a soft edged beam and vice versa, effects which must be seen to be appreciated. With the frost flags fully engaged, the fixture produces a very wide, soft edged effect similar to a fresnel, perfect for washes in stage and television applications. When applied, the frost effect produces a field angle of up to 36 degrees.

The Cyberlight diffusion filter gives a soft, diffused lighting effect. Programmable selection of diffusion allows the operator to soften the beam or image. Diffusion is distributed uniformly throughout the beam spread. The frost and diffusion effects combine to offer the lighting designer greater soft edge control than ever before possible in an automated luminaire.

A multi-image (4-way) prism is provided as standard for the generation of kaleidoscopic effects. The effects wheel also includes a Lightwave Research dichroic mosaic filter for creating additional multi-colored effects. A plano-convex secondary lens increases the luminaire's beam angle by 100%. Finally, three additional color correctors of the highpass, lowpass, and notched types and of a color matching tolerance of +/- 5 nanometers are included on the effects wheel to assist in modifying colors produced by the color wheel and color mixing system.

Cyberlight is capable of thousands of effects. Here are three shots of the same stage set showing how profoundly Cyberlights can change an environment in a split second...

• Projection of Black and white LithoPatterns®
• Multicolored patterns with prism lens, Black and white LithoPatterns on stage floor
• Color mixing and ribbed glass patterns.

Cyberlight features very easy rear access to lamp and full cutaway access to the optical path

• Lamp adjustment
• Lamp replacement
• Gobo cleaning or changing

Durability

Cyberlight is built for continuous duty operation. Manufactured entirely in the United States, the fixture is structurally designed to stand up to the rigors of touring and difficult performance conditions. The exterior shell is constructed utilizing 6063-T5 aluminum and is treated with an attractive and durable black epoxy powder coat finish. For an instrument of its tremendous power, Cyberlight is surprisingly compact and lightweight. The fixture weighs 45.6 Kg. (100.50 Lb.) complete with its adjustable yoke and is only 1066 mm (42") long.

Equipped with integral power factor correction as a standard feature, Cyberlight yields low power consumption and operating costs. A recessed power switch is also offered as a standard feature.

Cyberlight includes six touring handles , with the two rear handles forming a built-in vertical stand.

Cyberlight features an adjustable yoke, easily and precisely repositioned for the correct hanging angle by means of a graduated scale and locking system. This feature alone can reduce pre-focus time by fifty percent. Due to a safety interlocked rear lamp replacement system, the 1200 watt lamp is accessible for easy replacement. three thumbscrews allow for effortless optimization of the light beam's properties.

The luminaire's superior cooling system affords minimal light leakage. The luminaire uses three turbo cooling fans, carefully positioned and chosen to maximize efficient cooling while minimizing fan noise and harmonics.

The fixture's front surface break resistant mirror has been enhanced to increase the reflectivity of the light emitted by the fixture. high resolution micro stepping motor control delivers smooth motion at all speeds. The mirror features pan movement of 170 degrees and tilt movement of 110 degrees. The Cyberlight fixture's mirror head does not need to be removed for transit. The cable connection to the mirror system is protected and securely terminated at both ends, eliminating the possibility of accidentally severed wiring. the mirror head pan axis may be manually adjusted +/- 22.5 degrees for increased flexibility and control.

Modular connectors on the Cyberlight printed circuit cards facilitate easy access to and replacement of individual components.

Control Systems

Cyberlight uses a built-in computer system configured with a central microprocessor (32-bit 68331) and features selectably erasable 128K bit flash RAM and 64 K of SRAM. Remotely programmable optical characteristics of Cyberlight include selectable diffusion, variable frost, full optical dimming, fade to black, color and gobo selection, zoom, focus, and variable iris. Cyberlight has both a built-in timer for automatic cooling systems shutdown at correct fixture temperature and a remote lamp shutoff facility. This protects the fixture from thermal lamp stress and other undesirable high temperature effects upon shutdown.

Status Cue® console

And ... windows

The Status Cue® lighting console is the definitive controller for tapping into the full potential of Cyberlight and other Lightwave Research products. By using USITT extended DMX-512 control protocol, all other brands of DMX compatible luminaires may also be addressed and controlled via Status Cue. The console interfaces with a 486 microprocessor based personal computer, which in turn interfaces with the Cyberlight fixtures. the easy to use Status Cue for Windows application runs under Microsoft WindowsTM 3.1 on a desktop PC, and uses familiar menu and window driven displays for editing and program storage.

Status Cue is designed for maximum programmability and hands on control; the console communicates with each Cyberlight in the link via a high speed serial data link which uses industry standard XLR locking connectors. The Lightwave Research ISA link card provides two outputs from one 486 motherboard slot. Unlimited fixtures may be controlled by installing additional link cards. the data link carries critical information to each fixture, including complete command of fixture parameters, self test routines, and diagnostics. Channel assignment (addressing) of Cyberlight fixtures can be performed through DIP switch change (hard addressing), and . For less demanding applications, the LCD Lighting Controller for Cyberlight provides control of up to eight Cyberlight fixtures.

Built-in USITT DMX-512 control protocol delivers the facility for Cyberlight fixtures to interface with many other controllers in the marketplace. All Cyberlight fixtures are equipped with automatic Lightwave Research and USITT extended DMX-512 control protocol implementation. Many other automated luminaires use standard DMX protocol, yielding less flexible control over parameters such as mirror position and speed. Most importantly, channel fader response is perfectly linear so that control changes are smooth and easy to implement. Every function param