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Solaris FLAR RE user manual version 8.8
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  • Page 1 NUAL Flare e softw ware ve ersion PREL LIMINA Solaris FLAR RE user manual version 8.8 8.2 111113 PRELIMIN NARY...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contact Information Technical Specifications Important: Read this manual before powering or installing the unit. Follow the safety precautions listed herein. Observe all warnings in this manual and those printed on the unit. Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.8.2 111113 PRELIMINARY...
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    LED fixtures, saving setup time and labor. Its multiple LEDs are so powerful and closely coupled they look like a single giant LED. The sheer power of the FLARE rivals traditional tungsten DWE stage lamps but without the “dots”.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Hz (60Hz)  Cont inuous blinde er/wash effect  Flash h intensity cur rve selection  User definable fad  control panel l display with 4 control butt tons Solaris FLAR RE user manu al version 8.8 8.2 111113 PRELIMIN NARY...
  • Page 5: Setup

    PLACEMENT The FLARE u uses a 12A 25 50V slow-blow w fuse (5x20m mm). To repl ace fuse: 1. With a screwdrive...
  • Page 6: Cable Connectors

    / Shield Pin 2 Pin 2 Data a ( - ) signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Data a ( + ) signal Pin 4 Used Pin 5 Used Solaris FLAR RE user manu al version 8.8 8.2 111113 PRELIMIN NARY...
  • Page 7: Setting Up Dmx Serial Data Link

    Always use a a professional l stand rated t to support we eight greater t than the Sola ris FLARE we eight (14.3 lb . / 6.5 kg). Attach a a TVMP spigo ot to the yoke of the Solaris...
  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    DMX s signal is not connecte d, or if the FL LARE is not re ecieving a DM MX signal, the e address blin nks RED. Solaris FLAR RE user manu al version 8.8 8.2 111113 PRELIMIN NARY...
  • Page 9: Menu Map

    Solaris FLAR RE user manu al version 8.8 8 .2 111113 PRELIMIN N ARY...
  • Page 10: Menu Function Description

    GB pix:1 (10ch h) DMX footp rint: 198 - 202 2 (meaning: RGB control mode with 1 pixel using 10 d dmx channels s uses DMX 1 98 to 202). Solaris FLAR RE user manu al version 8.8 8.2 111113 PRELIMIN NARY...
  • Page 11 Contr rol submenu. 3) Press <Se elect> button to access the e Control sub bmenu. 4) Choose th he correct Co ntrol Mode ty ype. Basic or Advanced.. Solaris FLAR RE user manu al version 8.8 8.2 111113 PRELIMIN NARY...
  • Page 12: Basic Mode

    Basic – This mode allows for simple co ontrol of the F FLARE as a B Blinder/Wash fixture, or as a Strobe. Advanced – This mode al llows for inde pendant cont...
  • Page 13: Strobe Modes

    43 - 85 17 - 33 Ramp down 86 - 128 34 - 50 Ramp up - down 129 - 171 51 - 67 Random 172 - 214 68 - 84 Lighting Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.8.2 111113 PRELIMINARY...
  • Page 14: Strobe-Only Mode

    Notes: 1) In RGB Strobe and RGBW Strobe modes, a feature in the Strobe FX channel allows the FLARE to become a temporary wash/blinder fixture. If you set the Strobe FX channel to DMX value 5, the Strobe color Channels become strobe wash/blinder color channels.
  • Page 15: Advanced Modes

    RGB or R RGBW contro ol over the col or, and how m many segmen nts you wish t to divide the fixture int Solaris FLAR RE user manu al version 8.8 8.2 111113 PRELIMIN NARY...
  • Page 16 Str robe Color an d Strobe Con ntrol channels Choose how many section ns (PIXELS) o of control afte er choosing co olor mode (RG GB or RGBW Solaris FLAR RE user manu al version 8.8 8.2 111113 PRELIMIN NARY...
  • Page 17: Pixel Selection Options

    Note: Only the entire fixture can be Strobed. Operators can chase individual sections with intensity or color very quickly to simulate strobing of individual segments, however, Strobe functions and Strobe color can only be set for the whole fixture. Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.8.2 111113 PRELIMINARY...
  • Page 18: Advanced Rgb Strobe Dmx

    11 pix Blue intensity 0 - 255 0 - 100 12 pix Red intensity 0 - 255 0 - 100 12 pix Green intensity 0 - 255 0 - 100 12 pix Blue intensity Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.8.2 111113 PRELIMINARY...
  • Page 19: Advacned Rbgw Strobe Dmx

    9 pix Green intensity 0 - 255 0 - 100 9 pix Blue intensity 0 - 255 0 - 100 9 pix White intensity 0 - 255 0 - 100 10 pix Red intensity Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.8.2 111113 PRELIMINARY...
  • Page 20: Manual Function

    During the demo functions, using the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons will change the demo scenes. To exit Demo mode, press the < X > button. This mode works as a stand-alone mode, even if the FLARE is turned off and then back on, the selected demo scene will be saved.
  • Page 21 Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit. Fade Time – Fade time setup. In this setup the operator can set the way the FLARE reacts to changing DMX values. This is designed to allow the light output of the FLARE to react as smoothly as possible when crossfading DMX values.
  • Page 22: Appendix

    IMITED ARRANTY Solaris LED Flare fixtures are warranted against defective materials or workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of shipment. Parts and components that are not the product of the Seller (TMB) shall be subject only to the terms of any warranty that may be extended by the original manufacturer.
  • Page 23: Returns For Service

    +1 818.899.8818 Fax: +1 818.899.8813 UK Phone: +44 (0)20.8574.9700 Fax: +44 (0)20.8574.9701 e-mail: tmb-info@tmb.com web: www.tmb.com 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT US/Canada: 1 877.TMB.DUDE (+1 877.862.3833) Toll-free UK: 0800.652.5418 International: +1 818.794.1286 e-mail: techsupport@tmb.com Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.8.2 111113 PRELIMINARY...
  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    ..............3 3,4,6,7,8 DMX Channe els - Blind Mo de........10,12,13,16 6,19,20,24,25 ,32,43,56 Power Conne ector ................I Input: powerC CON 20A Solaris FLAR RE user manu al version 8.8 8.2 111113 PRELIMIN NARY...

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