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PREFACE THE STRONG SUPER HIGHLIGHT II Xenon Projection Console is designed and PREFACE
THE STRONG SUPER HIGHLIGHT II Xenon Projection Console is designed and
manufactured by Strong International for use in professional cinema presentation. The Console lamphouse
incorporates an interference-coated deep ellipse nickel reflector designed to operate at a fixed position, and
utilizes a horizontal xenon bulb as the light source. The standard reflector is 15 inches in diameter and mounts
33-1/8 inches from the film plane. An optional 12.8 inch reflector is available for 4000 and 7000 watt opera-
tion, and is mounted 27-3/4 inches from the film plane.
LAMPHOUSE INSTRUMENTATION includes an DC ammeter to indicate the operating
current of the bulb, and an elapsed time meter to record hours of bulb use. The rocker switch below the
analog ammeter changes the meter reading to display the DC voltage at the arc. Indicator lights are provided
on analog control models to show that AC power is energized, air flow is adequate, doors are secured, and
bulb is ON. A digital LCD screen is a standard-cost option, and provides a continuous display of current,
voltage, wattage, and elapsed hours.
A SIMPLIFIED CONTROL CIRCUIT ignites the xenon bulb using a DC Pulse Igniter
Assembly. The igniter operates when provided high DC open circuit voltage normally developed by the xenon
power supply at start-up, and requires no AC inputs.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE are accommodated by hinged access doors. Key locks
assure access to authorized personnel only. Interlock switches at the rear and both lamphouse access doors
extinguish the xenon bulb if these doors are opened during lamphouse operation.
AIRFLOW INTERLOCK SWITCHES, installed at the lamphouse upper blower outlet and
at the base of the exhaust duct, will prevent bulb ignition if the blowers are not operating. The switches will also
interrupt operation of the bulb if air flow falls to an inadequate cooling level.
ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS to position the xenon bulb in relation to the reflector are
located on the back of the bulb enclosure. A small access door is incorporated in the lamphouse side quarter
panel to permit manipulation of the bulb adjustment controls while the lamp is operating. The body of the
control mechanism allows horizontal and vertical movement of the bulb, and rotation of the threaded center
section adjusts bulb focus. Lock screws secure the mechanism when the bulb is correctly positioned.
A MANUALLY OPERATED DOUSER permits shutting off the light to the projector. The
douser is normally left in the OPEN position when the lamp is used in conjunction with an automation system.
To prevent deterioration of the douser plate, do not operate the lamphouse for a prolonged period with the
douser closed. Do not, under any circumstances, operate the lamphouse in excess of (25) minutes with the
douser closed. Observe the HIGH TEMPERATURE warning on the lamphouse snood adjacent to the douser
handle. Surface temperatures may reach hazardous levels when the xenon bulb is operating.
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT not supplied by Strong International (automation, amplifiers, sound
processors, etc.) must be U.L. Listed, and is provided by the customer. This equipment is factory installed and
pre-wired if so ordered by the customer. See the manuals supplied by the manufacturers of this equipment for
information on operation and service.
SH2/001 For Position Only
RUN HALFTONE
PLATE SH2/002
SH2/002
SH2/002
SH2/002
SH2/002 RECEIVING & INSTALLATION
INSPECT THE SHIPMENT immediately and report any damage to the freight carrier. It
is the responsibility of the consignee, not the shipper, to press damage claims. Strong International will
provide shipping documents upon request.
MOVE THE CONSOLE on its base pallet as far as possible to its intended location. After
removing the console from the pallet, install the four leveling pads and level the console to the booth floor.
NOTE: If the booth floor is a soft material, such as linoleum, it is advisable to obtain four each 4 inch x 4 inch
x 1/4 inch steel plates to place under the leveling pads to prevent settling.
THE LEVELING FEET on the console are adjustable by loosening the locknut and
raising or lowering the corner by turning the stud of the leveling foot with an end wrench. Retighten the
locknut after leveling the console.
EACH CONSOLE is supplied with a soundhead spacer block to correctly position the pro-
jector aperture at the specified working distance from the center of the lamphouse reflector. The make
and model of the soundhead and projector must be specified with the original equipment order to enable Strong
International to supply the correct spacer block. The correct mounting hardware is supplied with the spacer
block.
PROJECTOR - SOUNDHEAD
SPACER BLOCK
MANUFACTURER
PART NO.
Ballantyne
71229
Simplex
71231
Century
71231
RCA 9030
71924
Cinemeccanica V5
71722
Cinemeccanica V8
23809
USING THE CORRECT SPACER BLOCK and the soundhead mounting bolts provided,
mount the soundhead to the projector mounting arm on the front of the console. This is most easily
accomplished by starting the top two bolts, through the washers and spacer block, into the back of the
soundhead casting. The soundhead can then be lifted into place, and the top two bolts into the soundhead
casting lowered into the slotted holes in the projector mounting arm. In this manner, the mounting arm will
bear the weight of the soundhead while the two bottom bolts are started.
TO AVOID CROSSTHREADING, the soundhead mounting bolts should be screwed in
fingertight as far as possible. Before tightening the bolts, check first the console, and then the projector
mounting surface, for level.
SH2/003 RECEIVING & INSTALLATION (continued)
MOUNT AND ALIGN the projector in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
The 115 V.AC supply to the framing light, or the framing light transformer, may be derived from either the
convenience outlet or any of the 115 V.AC terminals on the main terminal board.
THE FAN PANEL, located near the bottom of the operator side panel, is equipped with
two six-inch (15.2cm) blowers for cooling a high reactance xenon power supply (when used). Check the
molded plug electrical connections for good contact; vibration from shipping and handling may loosen these
connections.
CORRECT INSTALLATION of the desired xenon bulb in the Highlight II is determined by
the size of the cathode support collet installed in the lamphouse. The collet installed is determined by the bulb
model and type specified on the original equipment order. Open the lamphouse access door, remove the
stainless steel bulb compartment cover, and examine the cathode support collet. Notify your Strong
International Dealer if the collet is not appropriate to your desired xenon bulb.
Bulb
Collet
Overall
Socket
Wattage
Part No.
Length
Diameter
2000 & below
24179
5-3/8" (13.65cm )
.475" (12mm)
2000, 3000 HS
24201
5-5/16" (13.50cm)
.312" (8mm)
2500 HS
24201
5-5/16" (13.50cm)
.312" (8mm)
3000
24180
4-3/8" (11.11cm )
.551" (14mm)
4000-4500 HS
24181
4-1/4" (10.80cm )
.312" (8mm)
5000
24433*
4-5/8" (11.75cm)
.710" (18mm)
7000 HS
24181
4-1/4" (10.80cm )
.312" (8mm)
3000-7000 H/VC
24180
4-3/8" (11.11cm)
.551" (14mm)
* Osram XBO5000W/H OFR; other 5 kW types, consult factory
EXHAUST SYSTEM INSTALLATION:
THE EXHAUST STACK of the console lamphouse is designed to fit an eight inch (200mm)
diameter duct. This size ducting must be used throughout the entire system and installed to eliminate any
possibility of downdraft or rain dripping into the lamphouse. The exhaust blower must be capable of removing
300 cubic feet (8.5 cubic meters) of air per minute, as measured at the exhaust stack. Install bypasses rather
than dampers if it is necessary to restrict the air flow.
IF MORE THAN ONE CONSOLE is installed in a common projection booth, the exhaust
air flow must be measured at each individual console. Inadequate exhaust draft contributes to premature
xenon bulb failure.
IF REPLACING a carbon arc lamphouse, make certain that the entire exhaust system is