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Warp/M 12-30 automated spotlight Motorised 800W Axial Cool-beam 12-30 degree zoom		Warp/M 22-50 automated spotlight Motorised 800W Axial Cool-beam 22-50 degree zoom

Warp/M is not another "Moving Light" nor an "Effects Luminaire". It is a fully automated precision zoom profile spotlight, specifically designed for stage, concert and studio lighting applications, whenever light output, positioning and repositioning accuracy, and truly silent operation are the prime considerations.

Warp/M is the motorised version of ADB’s Warp fixture, the first and only zoom profile spotlight featuring patented fingertip ring control of integrated beam shaping shutters, iris, gobos, zoom and focus, coupled with a 360° endless rotation capability of gobos and each individual shutter.

Warp's unique ring controls are toothed, which allows them to be accurately and repeatably controlled by the motorised yoke. In the Warp/M unit, automation is performed by 12 three-phase stepper motors (for low noise) each control a high-precision gearwheel drive, which adjust the ring controls.

The motorisation is housed in a robust yoke containing two additional motors for the pan & tilt movements, the control electronics and, in the top box, a large LED display, connectors, and the menu control buttons.

The silent three-phase stepping motors provide a higher torque than standard motors. This in turn means that the motors do not get as hot, so a cooling fan is unnecessary. The motors use absolute sensor technology to obtian positioning information, which means no long and noisy reset sequence. If power is temporarily lost, the spotlight restarts quickly - and more importantly silently - when power is returned.

In fact, the whole unit is extremely quiet, with no fan noise, no thermal noise, and exceptionally quiet adjustments via the ring controls.

The unit will also learn its own physical boundries and not return to a position that has consistently proved problematic.

As with the manual Warp, the Warp/M is available with a choice of light source. The standard Warp/M is fitted with an 800W axial bi-filament halogen lamp, although 600W or 300W lamps can be fitted without modification. Light output from the 800W lamp is higher than a conventioanl 1200W profile.

Warp/M Ceramic utilises a 250W Philips ceramic ST 250 HR 250W discharge lamp, offering the same colour temperature as a traditional halogen lamp but with extended lamp life. Warp/M daylight features a 575W MSR discharge source, providing an exceptionally bright output (14500 lux at 10 metres at 12°). Both discharge models have a built-in ballast.

The automated Warp/M is designed for accuracy and silence - providing remote control to all standard spotlight functions.

The silence of the rings

Remote control via DMX512 or Ethernet

Warp/M is controlled via DMX512 or Ethernet (ArtNet) protocol, and is ACN and RDM ready. DMX data and 24V DC power outputs are provided on the yoke via an XLR4 connector, for connection to a scroller or other DMX device.

No fans = No noise

No fans is the first condition for a truly silent operation. Warp/M has no fans. This, added to the use of low noise motors, teflon coating of several critical parts, and high precision mechanics, makes of Warp/M the most silent automated light ever built.

The intelligence of the rings

Setup via internet browser

Programming and editing can be performed via Ethernet using a standard PC with an ordinary web browser. All features are formatted as web pages, so no additional control software is required. Bi-directional communication allows remote diagnostics and control of settings.

Feedback

Warp/M provides an overview of all parameters and features on its web pages. Warp/M feedback includes positioning of pan and tilt, lamp status, error messages... and more.

Scanner

Warp/M Scanner software helps locate all the Warp/M units on the network. Scanner functions include uploading software and direct links to each Warp/M web page. The Scanner also provides an overview of all Warp/M units, for example IP address, name and software version.

Ethernet Node

Warp/M provides the gateway for transferring DMX512 data from ArtNet/Ethernet. In fact each Warp/M includes an Ethernet Node. DMX allows daisy-chaining of multiple Warp/M units, so an installation can be a combination of Ethernet and DMX protocols.

Motorisation of physical limits

Warp/M has the capacity of learning and memorising its physical limits when hindered by any obstacle.

The secrets of the rings

Shapes

360° endless rotation capability of gobos and each individual shutter blade, allowing the creation of shapes which are impossible with any other profile.

Precision

Unequalled precision for the control of each function thanks to a 16-bit resolution. For example, pan & tilt can be positioned and repositioned with an accuracy better than 0.1°, and shutter control precision is second to none for a motorised fixture.

No Reset

No need for long and noisy reset sequences, for example after a power OFF, as the result of Warp/M using absolute sensors for detecting its position.

All-in-one

All-in-one remote control of all spotlight functions, i.e. shutters, iris, gobos, zoom and focus. Therefore no need to swap specific motorisation modules depending on required functions.

Warp/M key benefits

Warp/M provides a major innovation in beam-shaping and control; a challenge to think forward for lighting designers, architects, operators, technicians and consultants.

Warp/M spotlight range