Used StarWay Servo Beam 5R

The StarWay Servo Beam 5R is a beam moving head fixture built around a YODN 5R 200W lamp rated at 8000K, producing 280,000 lux at 10 metres through an optical block with an opening angle of 0 to 3.8 degrees. That very narrow beam, combined with a 14-colour plus white wheel, 17-position static gobo wheel, 8-facet rotating prism and frost filter, makes it suitable for beam-focused stage and event lighting.

The Servo Beam 5R operates via DMX512 over a 3-pin XLR connection and offers a choice of 16 or 20 DMX channel modes depending on the level of control required. It can also run in automatic mode without a controller. The frost filter adds wash, focus and strobe capability, with strobe rate adjustable from 0.5 to 9 fps, giving operators flexibility within those channel allocations.

The Servo Beam 5R is made by StarWay, a French professional lighting manufacturer founded in 1995 and based near Paris. StarWay produces entertainment lighting for live events, touring and installation, including moving head fixtures, LED bars and outdoor-rated products. The Servo Beam 5R sits within their moving head range as a beam fixture aimed at rental and staging applications.

Check that the YODN 5R lamp is functional and note its hours, as lamp replacement affects running cost. Confirm the colour wheel, gobo wheel, prism and frost all respond correctly across DMX channels, and that the 3-pin XLR connectors are undamaged. The fixture weighs 18.5 kg, so inspect the yoke and pan-tilt mechanism for wear. Used listings on this page carry a 21-day warranty covering major functional faults; full buying detail is at 10kused.com/used-av-equipment-guide/.

The Servo Beam 5R weighs 18.5 kg and has a footprint of 320 x 320 x 480 mm, making it a moderately compact beam moving head. Power consumption is 350 W. These figures are relevant when planning rigging loads, touring cases and power distribution, particularly for rigs where multiple units will run simultaneously.