Q-2 / Q-2 W Dimensions Measurements in millimetres and inches (in brackets). Drawing not to scale.
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Q-2 / Q-2 W Dimensions ....................2 Safety information ......................7 Introduction ........................10 Parts identification and terminology .................11 Preparing for installation ....................12 Installing the Q-2 / Q-2 W ....................13 Connecting AC power ......................15 Configuring the fixture ......................16 Setting a static color manually ..................17 Using stand-alone operation ....................18...
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About DMX ..................................20 Setting the DMX address............................... 20 Setting the DMX mode..............................21 Full Color Calibration and Color Temperature Correction (Q-2 only) ................23 Fixture personality settings ....................24 Setting the dimming curve ............................. 24 Flipping the OLED display ............................. 24 Setting the OLED display saver.............................
Read the safety precautions in this section before, unpacking, installing, powering or operating this fixture. The Q-2 / Q-2 W is a multi-environmental fixture with an IP-rating of 65, intended for professional use only. It is not suitable for household use. Impropre a l’usage domestique.
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Preventing burns and fire WARNING! Take measures to prevent burns and fire. • Install in a location that prevents accidental contact with the fixture. • Install only in a well-ventilated space. • Install at least 0.3 m (12 in.) away from objects to be illuminated. •...
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Avoid personal injury WARNING! Take measures to prevent personal injury. • Do not look directly at the light source from close range. • Take precautions to prevent injury due to falls when working at height. For permanent installation, ensure that the fixture is securely fastened to a load-bearing surface with suitable •...
3 individually controllable segments for wide ranging color and effect combinations. The Q-2 W is a low-profile, compact IP65-rated cool white flood light, incorporating 432 cool white LEDs divided into 12 individually controllable segments for wide ranging effect combinations....
Parts identification and terminology Q-2: 432 RGB + 432 White LEDs Q-2 W: 432 White LEDs Base Tilt brake lock Cooling fan DMX in/out Power connection OLED display Control panel A or B Safety wire eyelet...
Unpack the fixture and inspect it to ensure that it has not been damaged during transport. The Q-2 series is shipped with an Omega bracket, that can be used to mount the fixture at elevation. The fixture is IP65-rated, and is designed for use in wet locations. This means that it is ...
Installing the Q-2 / Q-2 W The Q-2 / Q-2 W may be installed in any orientation, but if installed horizontally with a downward beam-angle, water can potentially pool in the fan wells. Under normal operation the moisture will evaporate. However, in locations with high ...
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One Omega bracket is supplied with the fixture if it is to be flown above the ground. Remove the floor stand/base and rig the Q-2 / Q-2 W to a support truss or structure using the supplied brackets and suitable clamps.
Connecting AC power The Q-2 / Q-2 W can operate on any 100–277V, 50/60 Hz AC mains power supply. It draws approximately 1.2 amps at full power (230V). For permanent installation, have a qualified electrician wire the mains cable directly to a suitable branch circuit. ...
Enter button. The options available are listed in “Control menu” on page 49. After powering the Q-2 / Q-2 W on, the display shows the currently selected operating mode and other information. A - Operational mode...
Setting a static color manually The fixture can be configured to display a predefined and static color using the “Manual→Quick color” menus (see “Control menu” on page 49).Note that whenever the “Manual→Quick color” settings are changed, the fixture will be set by default to automatically start in quick color mode whenever it is powered on.
Using stand-alone operation Stand-alone operation is where the fixture is not connected to a control device, but is preprogrammed with a series of up to 24 scenes, that play continuously in a loop. Up to three stand-alone programs can be defined and run from the menus, and one of the programs can be set to run by default whenever the fixture is started.
Connecting to a DMX control device The fixture is controllable using a DMX control device and it can be connected using a DMX cable.If using a cabled DMX system, connect the DMX in cable (with male 5-pin XLR plug) and out cable (with female 5-pin XLR plug) to the DMX data link.
The first channel used to receive data from a DMX control device is known as the DMX start address. Each Q-2 / Q-2 W must have a DMX start address set. For example, if a Q-2 / Q-2 W has a DMX address of 10 and it is in 3-channel DMX mode, then it uses channels 10, 11, and 12.
Using the “DMX mode” menu available from the control panel, specify the DMX mode that provides the fixture controls that you require: Q-2 DMX modes Function Individual control of color channels for red, green & blue. White is automatically mixed in.
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Q-2 W DMX modes Function Full white color control Segmented white color panel control Segmented white color panel control (8-bit or 16-bit) Individual white color panel control Individual white color panel control, intensity, shutter Individual white color panel control (8-bit or 16-bit)
Full Color Calibration and Color Temperature Correction (Q-2 only) All channel modes except 1 x RGB (3 Channel Mode) and 3 x RGB (9 Channel Mode): Lets you choose between raw or white-calibrated color (2000K - 10.000K) via the CTC channel. When you adjust the white color temperature, all RGB or RGBW channels (if available) must be set to 100%.
Linear control provides uniform adjustment throughout the control action, whereas gamma corrected dimming provides finer control at low light levels, where the eye is more sensitive to change. By default, the Q-2 / Q-2 W uses gamma corrected dimming. For uniform response, set all fixtures to the same dimming curve. To set the desired dimming curve, use the “Settings→Dimming curve”...
Setting the fan mode For operating environments where low-noise is a requirement or where the fixture will be operating in high temperatures, it is possible to adjust the default fan speed to low or high using the “Settings→Fan mode” menu.
Service There are no user-serviceable components in the fixture. Do not open the Q-2 / Q-2 W, as doing so is likely to damage the ingress protection. Consult your SGM dealer if the fixture operates abnormally, is defective or otherwise in need of ...
DMX protocols Configuring DMX is described in “Setting the DMX mode” on page 21. This section contains “Q-2 DMX protocols” (below), and “Q-2 W DMX protocols” on page 40 Q-2 DMX protocols 15 Channel Mode (RAW) - Full RGBW control (3 segments)
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Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value Only active 0,0% 100,0% 2000K - 10000K when 0 (0%) Fade channel > 4 No RED > RED Panel 1 0,0% 100,0% Panel 1 0 (0%) Fade Maximum RED No GREEN >...
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Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No BLUE > BLUE Panel 2 0,0% 100,0% Panel 2 0 (0%) Fade Maximum BLUE No WHITE > WHITE Panel 2 0,0% 100,0% Panel 2 0 (0%) Fade Maximum WHITE No RED >...
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12 Channel mode - RGB (raw or white calibrated - 3 segments) Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value 0,0% 2,7% Closed 10 (3,9%) Snap 3,1% 5,9% Open 0 (0%) Fade 6,3% 59,2% Strobe Fast > Slow 0 (0%) Fade Shutter...
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Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No RED > RED Panel 1 0,0% 100,0% Panel 1 0 (0%) Fade Maximum RED No GREEN > GREEN Panel 1 0,0% 100,0% Panel 1 0 (0%) Fade Maximum GREEN No BLUE >...
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Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No GREEN > GREEN Panel 3 0,0% 100,0% Panel 3 0 (0%) Fade Maximum GREEN No BLUE > BLUE Panel 3 0,0% 100,0% Panel 3 0 (0%) Fade Maximum BLUE...
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22 Channel Mode - 16 bit (raw or white-calibrated - 3 segments) Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value 0,0% 2,7% Closed 10 (3,9%) Snap 3,1% 5,9% Open 0 (0%) Fade 6,3% 59,2% Strobe Fast > Slow 0 (0%) Fade Shutter...
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Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No RED > RED Panel 1 65535 0,0% 100,0% Panel 1 0 (0%) Fade Maximum RED No GREEN > GREEN Panel 1 65535 0,0% 100,0% Panel 1 0 (0%) Fade Maximum GREEN...
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Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No GREEN > GREEN Panel 3 65535 0,0% 100,0% Panel 3 0 (0%) Fade Maximum GREEN No BLUE > BLUE Panel 3 65535 0,0% 100,0% Panel 3 0 (0%) Fade Maximum BLUE...
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6 Channel Mode (raw or white calibrated - 1 segment) Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value 0,0% 2,7% Closed 10 (3,9%) Snap 3,1% 5,9% Open 0 (0%) Fade 6,3% 59,2% Strobe Fast > Slow 0 (0%) Fade Shutter 59,6%...
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Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No RED > RED All Panels 0,0% 100,0% All Panels 0 (0%) Fade Maximum RED No GREEN > GREEN All Panels 0,0% 100,0% All Panels 0 (0%) Fade Maximum GREEN No BLUE >...
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9 Channel Mode - 3 x RGB (Full Color Calibration - 3 segments) Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No RED > RED Panel 1 0,0% 100,0% Panel 1 0 (0%) Fade Maximum RED No GREEN >...
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Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No GREEN > GREEN Panel 3 0,0% 100,0% Panel 3 0 (0%) Fade Maximum GREEN No BLUE > BLUE Panel 3 0,0% 100,0% Panel 3 0 (0%) Fade Maximum BLUE 3 Channel Mode - 1 x RGB (Full Color Calibration - 1 segment)
Q-2 W DMX protocols Configuring DMX is described in “Setting the DMX mode” on page 21. 14 Channel Mode - 8 bit (12 segments) Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value 0,0% 2,7% Closed 10 (3,9%)
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Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No light > Panel 2 0,0% 100,0% Panel 2 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light No light > Panel 3 0,0% 100,0% Panel 3 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light No light >...
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Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No light > Panel 9 0,0% 100,0% Panel 9 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light No light > Panel 10 0,0% 100,0% Panel 10 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light No light >...
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12 Channel Mode - 8 bit (12 segments) Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No light > Panel 1 0,0% 100,0% Panel 1 Maximum light No light > Panel 2 0,0% 100,0% Panel 2 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light...
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Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No light > Panel 8 0,0% 100,0% Panel 8 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light No light > Panel 9 0,0% 100,0% Panel 9 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light No light >...
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24 Channel Mode - 16 bit (12 segments) Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No light > Panel 1 65535 0,0% 100,0% Panel 1 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light No light > Panel 2 65535 0,0% 100,0%...
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Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No light > Panel 8 65535 0,0% 100,0% Panel 8 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light No light > Panel 9 65535 0,0% 100,0% Panel 9 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light No light >...
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1 Channel Mode - 8 bit (1 segment) Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No light > Intensity 0,0% 100,0% All Panels 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light 3 Channel Mode - 8 bit (3 segments) Default Channel Name...
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6 Channel Mode - 16 bit (3 segments) Default Fader Channel Name DMX value Description Info percentage type value No light > Left Intensity 65535 0,0% 100,0% 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light 4 Panels No light > Center Intensity 65535 0,0%...
Control menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Function MODE SELECT MODE Select DMX mode. INFO PRODUCT TYPE Displays product type. FIRMWARE VERSION Displays software version. SERIAL NUMBER Displays serial number. RDM ID Displays RDM ID. DMX VIEW Displays received DMX channels.
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Function Default operation mode when the SETTINGS STARTUP MODE SELECT fixture is powered on. Stand-alone STARTUP MODE STANDALONE QUICK COLOR program 1, 2, or 3 is the default. STARTUP Select 1, 2, or 3 PROGRAM FLIP DISPLAY ENABLE...
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Function Sets minimum values for individual SETTINGS MINIMUM VALUES RED (Q-2) (continued) segments. GREEN (Q-2) BLUE (Q-2) WHITE (Q-2/Q-2 W) FACTORY DEFAULT Restores factory default. SERVICE PIN Service use only. SERVICE MENU...
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Level 4 Function Static quick color - red mix (0-255). MANUAL QUICK COLOR RED (Q-2) Sets fixture to quick color startup mode. GREEN (Q-2) Static quick color - green mix (0-255). Sets fixture to quick color startup mode. Static quick color - blue mix (0-255). ...
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Function Red value in currently selected scene MANUAL EDITOR RED (Q-2) (continued) (CONTINUED) (0-255). GREEN (Q-2) Green value in currently selected scene (0-255). BLUE (Q-2) Blue value in currently selected scene (0-255).
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Function MANUAL EDITOR SHUTTER Adjust (0-255) Open (245-255) (continued) (continued) (continued) FADE TIME MIN. Fade-in (transition) time to current scene in minutes (0-511). FADE TIME SEC. Fade-in (transition) time to current scene in seconds (0-59).
Omega bracket User manual Neoprene pouch Ordering information Q-2 Color Flood Light ..........................Order no: 80030535 Q-2 White ..............................Order no: 80030536 SGM USB uploader cable .......................... Order no: 83062011 Accessory holder............................Order no: 83061128 Barn door 4-way ............................Order no: 83061129 Barn door 8-way ............................
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APPROVALS AND CERTIFICATIONS Certified to ............................CSA E60598-1:02, Ed: 2 Certified to ............................CSA-E598-2-17-98, Ed: 1 Conforms to................................UL Std. 1573 Conforms to..........................2004/108/EC: EMC Directive Conforms to........................2006/95/EC: Low Voltage Directive Conforms to..........................2011/65/EU: RoHS2 Directive 4008543 The information in this document is subject to change without notice...
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