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General notes 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. novaWASH Quad LED...
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General notes Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
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General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. novaWASH Quad LED...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used as moving-head spotlight. The device is designed for profes‐ sional use and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual.
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Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. novaWASH Quad LED...
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Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐ tered electrician.
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The carrying capacity of the truss or other mounting must be sufficient for the intended number of devices. Note that the movement of the head may addition‐ ally stress the load-bearing structures. novaWASH Quad LED...
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Safety instructions CAUTION! Risk of injury due to movements of the device The head of the device can move quickly (pan, tilt) and can produce very bright light. This is also valid immediately after you turn on the device, when the device operates in automatic mode or under remote control and when you turn off a DMX controller that is connected to the device.
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Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire. novaWASH Quad LED...
Features Features The moving head is especially suited for professional lighting tasks, e.g. during events, on rock music stages, in theatre and musical productions or in discotheques. Special features of this device: Light source: 22 10-W four-colour Cree LEDs Two axes of movement: –...
You can install the device standing or hanging. When in use, the device must be mounted at a solid surface or clamped to an approved truss. Work from a stable platform whenever you install or move the device or when you perform any kind of maintenance. Block access under the work area. novaWASH Quad LED...
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Installation WARNING! Risk of injury by falling off Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment, such as a safety cable or a safety chain. The carrying capacity of the truss or other mounting must be sufficient for the intended number of devices.
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If work has to be performed in the area of move‐ ment or in the near vicinity of the device, it must remain turned off. NOTICE! Risk of overheating Always ensure sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F). novaWASH Quad LED...
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Installation NOTICE! Possible damage caused by movements of the device Always ensure that enough space is free around the device for the movements of the head (pan, tilt). NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables.
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There, you can fasten adapters such as half couplers, trigger clamps, c-hooks etc. The thread on the housing bottom is provided ffor the included safety eyelet. The safety cable must be routed through this safety eyelet. novaWASH Quad LED...
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Installation A Quick-lock openings for omega bracket B Thread for safety cable eyelet moving head...
Connections and controls Connections and controls Display Shows the various menus and the selected functions. LEDs [DMX] DMX signal is received [MASTER] The device operates as the ‘master’. [SLAVE] The device operates as the ‘slave’. [POWER] Power input present novaWASH Quad LED...
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Connections and controls Buttons [MENU] To select the programming functions [DOWN] To go backward in the selected functions [UP] To go forward in the selected functions [ENTER] To confirm the selected functions Fuse For overcurrent protection. PowerCon input socket Connect to supply mains power. DMX input/output For DMX512 link, use 3/5-pin XLR plug cable to link the unit together.
[ENTER] button to store. To return to the main functions without any change press the [MENU] button or wait for one minute. Hold the [MENU] button to quit the menu mode. The unit will run the built-in program you selected. The main functions are shown in the follwing figures: novaWASH Quad LED...
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Operating DMX Address Press the [MENU] button up to when ‘DMX Address’ is showing up in the display. Press the [ENTER] button and the display will blink. Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to change the DMX512 address. Once the address has been selected, press the [ENTER] button to store. To return to the main functions without any change press the [MENU] button or wait for one minute.
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[ENTER] button and the display will blink. Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the mode ‘No’ (Normal) or ‘Yes’ (Tilt Inverse). Once selected, press the [ENTER] button to store. To return to the main functions without any change press the [MENU] button or wait for one minute. novaWASH Quad LED...
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Operating Back Light Press the [MENU] button up to when ‘Back Light’ is showing up on the display. Press the [ENTER] button and the display will blink. Use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the mode ‘On’ (Back Light On) or ‘Off’ (Back Light Off). When ‘Back Light’ is ‘On’ , the ‘Auto Test’ mode stops after 1 minute.
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[DOWN] buttons to adjust the value. Press the [ENTER] button to store and ‘Blue’ will blink on the display. Press the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to adjust the value, and press the [ENTER] button to store. To return to the functions press the[ MENU] button. novaWASH Quad LED...
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Operating Temperature Unit Press the [MENU] button up to when ‘Temperature Unit’ is showing up on the display. Press the ° C’ or [ENTER] button and the display will blink. Use the [UP] und [DOWN] buttons to select ‘ ° F’ . Once selected, press the [ENTER] button to store. To return to the main functions without ‘...
Fuse 5 mm x 20 mm, 5 A, 250 V, slow characteristic Beam angle 20° Dimensions 404.8 mm × 236.8 mm × 335.3 mm (15.9 in. × 9.3 in. ´ 13.2 in.) Weight 9.5 kg (20.9 lbs) novaWASH Quad LED...
The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug. Configuration Ground, shielding Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’) novaWASH Quad LED...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting A few common problems that may occur during operation are shown in the following. Here are some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: The unit does not work, no light and the fan does not work Check the power connection and main fuse. Measure the mains voltage on the main connector.
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One of the channels is not working well The cable connected to the PCB may be broken. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. novaWASH Quad LED...
Cleaning Cleaning Optical lenses Clean the optical lenses, that are accessible from the outside, regularly in order to optimize the light output. The frequency of cleaning depends on the operating environment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the optics of the device.
Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. novaWASH Quad LED...
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