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Author Topic: SLC Xenon Console- 5000/6000 Models? Andrew McCrea Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 645 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Registered: Nov 2000 posted 05-08-2004 06:47 PM                        Hey All- Is the Christie SLC Xenon Console available in 5 and 6 kw xenon models? Can you easily adjust something, or can they be ordered this way? Thanks for all your help!  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-08-2004 09:40 PM                     It comes in a 7kw model and the 5 or 6kw lamps could be run in it. Edwards used alot of the 7kw consoles. Mark  |  IP: Logged Andrew McCrea Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 645 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Registered: Nov 2000 posted 05-09-2004 01:04 PM                        Thanks Mark! So, I haven't really studied the inards of a console or lamphouse system- If you're running it in the 7kw Console, how do you modify it so that these bulbs can be used (as in turning the power down to fit those, and fitting the bulb in)? Does this have something to do with the rectifier or something? So, say if I have an 8 screen multiplex with: Cinema 1: 214 seats 38ft. x 15.8 ft. 4000 watts Cinema 2: 421 seats 69ft. x 28.8 ft. 6000 watts Cinema 3: 220 seats 40ft. x 16.7 ft. 4000 watts Cinema 4: 357 seats 57ft. x 23.8 ft. 5000 watts Cinema 5: 399 seats 57ft. x 23.8 ft. 5000 watts Cinema 6: 599 seats 80ft. x 33.4 ft. 7000 watts Cinema 7: 395 seats 57ft. x 23.8 ft. 5000 watts Cinema 8: 237 seats 44ft. x 18.4 ft. 4000 watts I'd have 3- 4kw, 3- 5kw, 1- 6kw and 1- 7kw, so I'd order 3- SLC 40s and 5- SLC 70s, and make the necessary changes? Thanks everyone so much for the help. I really appreciate it.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-09-2004 01:30 PM                     Thats exactly right Andrew, its all adjustments that can be done to the rectifier for proper lamp operating current. Instead of stocking and running a 6kw you might as well make it two 7kw's or install an appropriate screen in the 7kw house for operation with two 6kw. Its just easier and less expensive to standardize and stock less parts in the booth. Mark  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 05-09-2004 03:05 PM                     I'd rather order all SLC-70s and use either CXL4500s or CXL6000s. That way you don't keep tons of money tied up in stock and have various sizes around the building. Remember, it is always better to have too much light than not enough. BTW, you can get more light out of a CXL-60 than a CXL-70 when running 35mm.  |  IP: Logged John Pytlak Film God Posts: 9987 From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922 Registered: Jan 2000 posted 05-10-2004 10:10 AM                        quote: Brad Miller Remember, it is always better to have too much light than not enough. You can always trade excess light for more uniform illumination, better depth of focus, or even a three blade shutter to eliminate flicker. Standard SMPTE 196M allows up to 22 footlamberts, with an aim of 16 footlamberts.  |  IP: Logged

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