Mystic Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I am in the process of buying a pack of 4 Coemar Microscan 250 MSD (as said by the vendor), however I don't have many details on the projector itself (and the vendor seems not to know very well). I searched the web but found no evidence of existence of a coemar microscan using a 250 MSD(most seem to be 400MSR of 575HMI). I also could drive to see the thing by myself but it's like a 4 hour drive, so I'd like to be sure it worth it before I go. Here comes my question : Does anyone of you have any information on this projector ? like number of colors ? gobos ? speed ? DMX patch ? global opinion ? etc... Thanks, ps: please, this is not another ebay flamming post ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Here comes my question : Does anyone of you have any information on this projector ? like number of colors ? gobos ? speed ? DMX patch ? global opinion ? etc... <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Assuming it's similar to the Microscan 400 msr, it'll have pan, tilt, 5 gobos (and scroll), 4 colours (plus open white and scroll), strobe at about 6 speeds and a control channel for lamp on/off. If you want definitive info though, your best bet is to get in touch with Coemar themselves - they've tended to be pretty helpful with anything I've needed for any discontinued Coemar or TAS kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny baby Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Im doing a little uncover work, ill get back to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny baby Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Right I have spoke to some realible sources, and they only seem to recall a 575/2 and a 575/3, Are 100% sure its not a Mini Ultra scan 250MSD?? becasue they were made by TAS! vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Posted February 2, 2005 Author Share Posted February 2, 2005 Right I have spoke to some realible sources, and they only seem to recall a 575/2 and a 575/3, Are 100% sure its not a Mini Ultra scan 250MSD?? becasue they were made by TAS! Well the vendor said it was coemar... but I may have to double check. he said there was "around 6 colors and gobos", it seems the TAS has many more, so it might not be this one... I'm polling the vendor also to try to get more infos. I also asked this to coemar and I'm waiting for an answer. thanks for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 Ok I got some news. First coemar asked from which country I am from (france), I answer right away and since then no news... waiting... I also had the exact writing on the projector, it says : Coemar micro scan 500/650 al cod 4218 Max lamp 650 th Base GY 9,5 the GY9,5 could mean either MSR400 or MSD250 (ok we don't go further)But if the 500/650 means the power consumption is around 650 watts this could mean the projector is a MSR400 (and so it might be a real Coemar microscan... Well if this abstract line of code means something to one of you, thanks, if not I think I'll take the car sooner or later to drive 300Km to see the projector really (and eventually buy it). thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spantax Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I also had the exact writing on the projector, it says : Coemar micro scan 500/650 al   cod 4218    Max lamp 650 th   Base GY 9,5 It has been a wile since I heard anything about this scanner, and I don't have any brochures handy, but I do belive this is a scanner that uses a Halogen bulb. and you can choose between a 500 and 650 W bulb. Also bear in mind that spare parts for this old discontinued fixture might be troublesome if you should need it! (and expensive) SpantaxLampettGeneralen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baldwin Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 I have a Coemar product brochure here from May 1992. It lists a "Micro Scan 500/650 AL" fixture, code 4218. The spec is: - 5 colours- dimming- 0 - +10V or DMX control- 5 gobos- DMX on 3 pin XLR- pan 170'- tilt 110' the compatible lamps are listed as: 500W AL M/40500W AL T/25650W AL T/27 There's not much more information than that, but if you'd like a scan, PM me. They also list a Micro Scan 400 MSR with similar specs apart from the lamp (obviously). There's no 250MSD version in this particular brochure. Hope this helps, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianfreston Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 I have a Coemar product brochure here from May 1992. It lists a "Micro Scan 500/650 AL" fixture, code 4218. The spec is: - 5 colours - dimming - 0 - +10V or DMX control - 5 gobos - DMX on 3 pin XLR - pan 170' - tilt 110' the compatible lamps are listed as: 500W AL M/40 500W AL T/25 650W AL T/27 There's not much more information than that, but if you'd like a scan, PM me. They also list a Micro Scan 400 MSR with similar specs apart from the lamp (obviously). There's no 250MSD version in this particular brochure. Hope this helps, Tom <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good Luck with them, I have not enjoyed my time with Coemar kit so far, just a personal view point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Posted February 4, 2005 Author Share Posted February 4, 2005 the compatible lamps are listed as:Â 500W AL M/40 500W AL T/25 650W AL T/27 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> what is this kind of lamp ? I'm never seen such a reference (and even my lamp dealer does not have it). is it discharge or just halogen ? Good Luck with them, I have not enjoyed my time with Coemar kit so far, just a personal view point.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> what do you mean ? does coemar have a bad reputation here ? many thanks to all of BR users because I was stuck and now I know a more about this scan (but more knowledge also means more questions :) ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baldwin Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 the compatible lamps are listed as: 500W AL M/40 500W AL T/25 650W AL T/27 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> what is this kind of lamp ? I'm never seen such a reference (and even my lamp dealer does not have it). is it discharge or just halogen ? They're fairly ordinary halogen lamps, with a GY9.5 base, as used in lots of modern 500W/650W theatre lights - CCT Minuette range, Strand Preludes etc. The T series lamps are theatrical application, while the M/40 is a display version (longer life, slightly lower output). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Posted February 4, 2005 Author Share Posted February 4, 2005 500W AL M/40 500W AL T/25 650W AL T/27 They're fairly ordinary halogen lamps, with a GY9.5 base, as used in lots of modern 500W/650W theatre lights - CCT Minuette range, Strand Preludes etc. The T series lamps are theatrical application, while the M/40 is a display version (longer life, slightly lower output). Ok, I realize how stupid was my question (as I have a CCT minuete) but the "AL" sounded tricky to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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