Detailed Laser Light Show Technical Requirements:
Electrical power:
Lasers use a lot of electrical power.
AC power of 240/120 VAC, single phase, 200 Amp power (black,red,white and green)
-or- 208/120 VAC, Three-Phase, 100 Amp fused (minimum), (black,red,blue,white and green)
-or- 208/120 VAC, Three-Phase, 125 Amp breaker (minimum), (black,red,blue,white and green)
-or- AC Power Generator with a rating 75KW (minimum)
Our electrical system has it's own power distribution and can be directly connected to most power sources. A 200 Amp, fused disconnect box is preferred. The system connects to the power source using bare ended wires (pig tails) or Camlock connectors. If a power generator is used, it must have a minimum rating of 75 KW continuous. A certified electrician may be required to make the necessary electrical connections. The production trailer carries 300 feet of electrical power cable. The electrical power source must be within 300 feet of the laser projectors.
Water Supply:
The laser equipment is water cooled. It requires a garden hose type water connection with at least 20 p.s.i. of water pressure at a flow rate of 10 gallons per minute minimum. The water is circulated through the equipment and must then be dumped down a drain. The production trailer carries 400 feet of water hose.
Venue and stage layouts:
Equipment setup and venue layout is crucial to the effectiveness and safety of a laser light show. Venue and stage layouts must be coordinated through Laser Image Productions prior to any venue setup. Technical and legal considerations require that floor plans be approved by Laser Image Productions in advance.
Laser show venue sizes:
Minimum: Small rooms a minimum size of 20 X 50 feet (50 person audience)
Maximum: Sports Arenas, 2 blocks of a city street or large open spaces.
Site access:
Laser shows require a considerable amount of equipment and setup time. The equipment must be carefully setup and aligned prior to the arrival of audiences. Typical shows require 6 to 8 hours of setup and alignment. Normally, setup must begin at least eight hours prior to the event time.
Projection screen considerations:
Laser shows normally consist of both laser beam effects and projected computer graphics. Graphics are usually rear projected onto a projection screen. Screen size is usually determined by the venue size. Screen sizes offered are: 6x8, 9x12, 12x15, 20x20, 20x30 and 35x45. Occasionally, wall or ceiling surfaces can be used as the graphic projection surface. Outdoor shows on grass surfaces use a frame that is staked into the ground with large stakes and requires a minimum area of 70x50 feet. Setups on parking lots and other hard surfaces normally require the use of bucket trucks or hydraulic personnel lifts with a minimun height capacity of 30 feet. Scissor lifts or small indoor lifts should not be used. See the plan drawings for additional layout specifications.
Pyrotechnic effects:
The use of Pyrotechnic effects are subject to state and local laws. Pyrotechnic effects can be included within the show. Local laws may limit or exclude the use of pyrotechnic effects.
Fog machines:
Fog machines must be used in order to see laser beam effects. Fog machines can set off modern smoke detectors systems. Alarm systems that are locally monitored require the audible alarm to be disabled during the use and testing of fog machines. If the audible alarm is disabled, the system should be visually monitored. Alarm systems that are remotely monitored by external alarm companies can usually be put into a test mode during testing and use of fog machines.
FDA and FAA rules:
Laser Image Productions will be responsible for any federal notifications that are required.
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