Gobos

Indexing Rotators are Double and Single Gobo Rotators which allow you to stop and start the gobo's rotation precisely, whenever and wherever you want. This is particularly useful for repetitive effects, such as the hands of a gobo clock, or for architectural effects, such as a shop display window.

Indexing Rotators are controlled through DMX512 and the DMX addressing facility is built into the unit. You control both the speed and direction of the rotation as well as the indexing position (up to 180 degrees available) and the amount of time the gobo stays in that position. A Power Supply Unit is necessary to get 24v DC to the Indexer(s) and you can daisy chain multiple units from one Power Supply Unit.

Rosco's Double and Single Indexers are compatible with many common PSU's already available including: Wybron-Forerunner PSU; Rainbow-Mini, Maxi, and Micro PSU's; Christie Lites-Color Q PSU; AC Lighting-Chroma Q PSU. We also offer a line of Power Supply Units by Rosco which are specifically designed for optimal compatibility for both Indexers and I-Cue units.

Indexing Rotator Manual

The VORTEX 360 Dual Rotator is one of the most versatile accessories ever offered to lighting designers. And its incredibly low price makes it possible for any theatre or venue to have several copies available to cover any space or meet any need.

The sleek unit houses two carefully crafted gear drives, both made of stainless steel, to assure long term operation. A single silent motor drives both gear assemblies. Even at full speed, the VORTEX 360 Dual Rotator is so quiet it can be used anywhere in a theatre or venue - including front-of-house positions in a theatre or grids on low ceilings in restaurants or stores.

The VORTEX 360 Dual Rotator will fit the iris slot of the ETC Source Four, the Altman Shakespeare, Strand SL and the Selecon Pacific. It will accept standard B size (86 mm) steel or glass gobos. The VORTEX 360 is plug and play simple and requires no additional power supply to operate. A 12v transformer is included and can be plugged directly into a wall outlet.

The rotational speed of the VORTEX 360 can be adjusted by the simple potentiometer knob conveniently positioned on the top of the unit or by plugging the 12v transformer into an electronic dimmer capable of handling inductive loads. When powered through a dimmer, the operator can control the speed of rotation through the lighting control board. Please check with the dimmer manufacture before using the VORTEX in this fashion. Failure to use a compatible dimmer can result in overheating and/or damage to both the VORTEX and the dimmer.

The Vortex 360 includes a three-way toggle switch, discreetly located just under the handle. The switch allows your customers to turn the unit off and on and to control the direction of rotation. The front and rear gears rotate opposite each other - but the switch allows the user to determine whether the front or rear will operate clockwise.

Warning: Always attach a safety cable from the VORTEX to fixture housing.

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The Double Gobo Rotator allows you to achieve kinetic and often spectacular lighting effects by rotating two gobos in the same or opposite directions, at the same or varying speeds. The exceedingly quiet operation of this 2.5 lb unit allows it to be used in virtually any lighting position.

This rotator fits the ETC Source Four or the Altman Shakespeare or 1K. it requires a controller or MFX Control Adapter.

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The X24-Effects Projector provides large scale 3-D effects previously unavailable to lighting designers. The device utilizes a 200-watt Enhanced Metal Arc source, whose short arc allows for an ouput of 5000 lumens, and a 7000 hour lamp life. The color termperature is similar to a Xenon source at 6000K, but with nearly two times the luminous effectiveness.

The effect itself is created by rotating two "X" size glass gobos off-center of the optical path. This results in a projection that does not appear to have a visible direction or pattern. Onboard potentiaometers control the speed and direction of both gobos.

The X-Effects Projector is available in two configurations. For theatrical entertainment lighting, specify the model with DMX on board. Using five DMX channels, the unit has full control of effect gobo, lamp strike and light output. For retail or museum displays, where DMX is not usually required, specify the anolog model. All units are equipped with a lamp and a customer-chosen lens train.

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This gobo animation device offers superb kinetic lighting effects combined with simplicity of use and low cost.

The Infinity™ device affixes to the gel frame of virtually any spotlight. You can choose from among 11 animation disks listed in the Rosco catalog and web site. Affix one of the disks to the device, place a steel or glass gobo in the gate, plug the Infinity into an outlet or dimmer ­ and watch magic appear on your stage or studio. The Infinity is equipped with on-board control of the Infinity Disk speed and direction, as well as an on/off switch.

The Infinity Disks are stainless steel disks that are 16.5" (42 cm) in diameter and are available in eleven different etched pattern designs. The disks, being out of the focal plane, allows sharp focus on the gobo in the pattern slot while the rotating disk animates the effect of the gobo. The effect of rotating these disks creates moving effects such as fire, water or leaves. The key to the system is to choose the right gobo for the base effect.

The Infinity™ device is entirely self-contained. You won't need additional controllers or power supplies. It will fit the gel frame of luminaries such as Altman 1-K and any fixture with 7-1/2" gel frame. It is also supplied with an adaptor plate for Source-4 sized fixtures or any luminary with a 6-1/4" gel frame. It is also supplied with a user specified Infinity Disk.