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- Page 1 USER MANUAL Flare software version 8.2 PRELIMINARY PRELIMINARY Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.3.8 020513...
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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. PRELIMINARY Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.3.8 020513... -
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
Flash Duration control 0-650ms flashes per second Flash Rate control 0-16.7 Hz (50 Hz) / 0-20 Hz (60 Hz) Continuous blinder/wash effect Flash intensity curve selection User definable fades LCD control panel display with 4 control buttons PRELIMINARY Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.3.8 020513... -
Page 5: Setup
EPLACEMENT The FLARE uses a 12A 250V slow-blow fuse (5x20mm). To replace fuse: 1. With a screwdriver turn the fuse cap counter-clockwise to remove fuse cap with fuse. 2. Replace fuse attached to fuse cap. -
Page 6: Cable Connectors
Pin 1 Pin 1 Ground / Shield Pin 2 Pin 2 Data ( - ) signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Data ( + ) signal Pin 4 Not Used Pin 5 Not Used PRELIMINARY Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.3.8 020513... -
Page 7: Setting Up Dmx Serial Data Link
Support Stand Always use a professional stand rated to support weight greater than the Solaris FLARE weight (14.3 lb / 6.5 kg). Attach a TVMP spigot to the yoke of the Solaris FLARE and mount on the stand. -
Page 8: Operating Instructions
Config – Configuratio Menu During normal operation, the Control Panel LED Display indicates DMX start address. When the DMX signal is not connected, or if the FLARE is not recieving a DMX signal, the address blinks RED. PRELIMINARY Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.3.8... -
Page 9: Menu Map
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Page 10: Menu Function Description
DMX address: selected control mode, channels used by this mode, and occupied DMX addresses (DMX footprint.) In this case MODE: RGB pix:1 (10ch) DMX footprint: 198 - 202 (meaning: RGB control mode with 1 pixel using 10 dmx channels uses DMX 198 to 202). PRELIMINARY Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.3.8 020513... - Page 11 Control – FLARE control mode selection. The FLARE includes two fixtures (a strobe type fixture, and a wash/blinder type fixture) which can combined to suit your needs. In each of the control modes, the fixture occupies different amounts of DMX channels and has different control channels. To enter the Control submenu, follow these steps: 1) Press and hold <MENU>...
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Page 12: Basic Mode
When the Control submenu is opened, there are two settings: Basic – This mode allows for simple control of the FLARE as a Blinder/Wash fixture, or as a Strobe. Advanced – This mode allows for independant control of the FLARE Blinder/Wash functions, and the Strobing functions This mode also allows for independant color and intensity control of every segment of LEDs independantly. -
Page 13: Strobe Modes
86 - 128 34 - 50 Ramp up - down Channel 129 - 171 51 - 67 Random 172 - 214 68 - 84 Lighting 215 - 255 85 - 100 Spikes PRELIMINARY Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.3.8 020513... -
Page 14: Strobe-Only Mode
0 - 100 Strobe FX Note: 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
LEDs, for a total of 12 controllable segments. The more segments chosen, the more sets of RGB or RGBW follow the Strobe Color and Strobe Control channels. Choose how many sections (PIXELS) of control after choosing color mode (RGB or RGBW). PRELIMINARY Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.3.8 020513... - Page 16 PRELIMINARY Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.3.8 020513...
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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. PRELIMINARY Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.3.8 020513... -
Page 18: Advanced Rgb Strobe Dmx
0 - 100 0 - 255 0 - 100 12 pix Red intensity 0 - 255 0 - 100 12 pix Green intensity 12 pix Blue intensity 0 - 255 0 - 100 PRELIMINARY Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.3.8 020513... -
Page 19: Advacned Rbgw Strobe Dmx
9 pix Green intensity 9 pix Blue intensity 0 - 255 0 - 100 0 - 255 0 - 100 9 pix White intensity 10 pix Red intensity 0 - 255 0 - 100 PRELIMINARY Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.3.8 020513... -
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.
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Page 22: Appendix
As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead PRELIMINARY Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.3.8 020513... -
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 PRELIMINARY Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.3.8 020513... -
Page 24: Technical Specifications
DMX pin config....... pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+), pin 4 n/a, pin 5 n/a Control .................DMX-512 , Demo, Manual mode DMX Channels – Basic Mode................3,4,6,7,8 DMX Channels - Blind Mode........10,12,13,16,19,20,24,25,32,43,56 Power Connector ................. Input: powerCON 20A PRELIMINARY Solaris FLARE user manual version 8.3.8 020513...
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