Features............................... 14 Installation..............................15 Starting up..............................19 Connections and controls........................22 Operation..............................26 7.1 Starting up the device........................26 7.2 Main menu............................27 7.3 Settings menu........................... 31 7.4 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode................... 34 Technical specifications........................37 CB-100 LED Color Beam...
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Table of contents Plug and connection assignments....................38 Troubleshooting............................39 Cleaning............................... 41 Protecting the environment......................42 LED spotlight...
If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual. Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to change. CB-100 LED Color Beam...
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.
References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to the specified location. Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 7. CB-100 LED Color Beam...
General notes 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. 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.
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General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. CB-100 LED Color Beam...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used as an electronic illumination effect using LED technics. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
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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. CB-100 LED Color Beam...
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Safety instructions WARNING! Eye damage caused by high light intensity Never look directly into the light source. WARNING! Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights. NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots.
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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. CB-100 LED Color Beam...
Features Features This device is especially suitable for use on show stages. Special features of the device: Control via DMX (four channels) as well as via buttons and display on the unit Sound control Colour wheel with white, seven full-colours, split-colours and rainbow effect Electronic dimmer Overheat protection Shutter frequency: 0…20 Hz...
Risk of injury caused by falling objects 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. CB-100 LED Color Beam...
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Installation NOTICE! Risk of overheating Always ensure sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F). NOTICE! Use of stands When mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe and stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum permissible load capacity of the stand.
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Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the unit. Block access under the work area. The safety cable must be routed through this safety eyelet ( Ä Chapter 6 ‘Connections and con‐ trols’ on page 22). CB-100 LED Color Beam...
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Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. LED spotlight...
Starting up Starting up Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high- quality cables for all connections. CB-100 LED Color Beam...
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Starting up Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain.
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Starting up DMX indicator When the unit is in DMX mode, a flashing dot in the display indicates an incoming DMX signal. Otherwise, perhaps the DMX controller is shut down or the wiring is not correct. CB-100 LED Color Beam...
Connections and controls Connections and controls Bottom LED spotlight...
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4 Button [DOWN]. Decrements the displayed value by 1 5 Button [ENTER]. Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value. 6 Bracket for floor placement or hanging. 7 Locking screws for the mounting bracket. CB-100 LED Color Beam...
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Connections and controls Top side LED spotlight...
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7 Locking screws for the mounting bracket. 8 [INPUT] DMX input. 9 [OUTPUT] DMX output. 10 Fuse holder. 11 Safety eyelet. 12 IEC chassis socket for the power supply cable to the next unit. 13 IEC chassis plug for operating voltage supply. CB-100 LED Color Beam...
Operation Operation 7.1 Starting up the device Connect the unit to the power grid to start operation. After a few seconds the display shows ‘d001’ . Now the device is operational. LED spotlight...
All previously changed setting are being stored and retained even if you disconnect the device from the mains. To restart the device with standard values, use the ‘LoAd’ function ( Ä ‘Loading defaults’ on page 30). CB-100 LED Color Beam...
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Operation DMX address Press [MODE/ESC] repeatedly until the display shows ‘dxxx’ . Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a value between 1 and 512 (display shows ‘d001’ … ‘d512’ ). When the display shows the desired value, press [ENTER] to confirm the selection, and then [MODE/ESC] to proceed to the next menu item.
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[MODE/ESC] to proceed to the next menu item. To change the menu item without making any adjustment, press [MODE/ESC]. Temperature display Press [MODE/ESC] repeatedly until the display shows ‘tCxx’ . The display shows the current tem‐ perature of the LED. Press [MODE/ESC] to quit the menu. CB-100 LED Color Beam...
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Operation System reset Press [MODE/ESC] repeatedly until the display shows ‘rESt’ . Press [ENTER] to reset the colour wheel to its default position. Loading defaults Press [MODE/ESC] repeatedly until the display shows ‘LoAd’ . Press [ENTER] to reset all values to the factory default settings.
(display shows ‘C000’ … ‘C255’ ). When the display shows the desired value, press [ENTER] to confirm the settings and then [MODE/ESC] to proceed to the next menu item. To change the menu item without making any adjustment, press [MODE/ESC]. CB-100 LED Color Beam...
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Operation Brightness Activate the settings menu. Press [MODE/ESC] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Lxxx’ . Use the [UP] or [DOWN] button to set the desired default brightness (display shows ‘L000’ … ‘L255’ ). When the display shows the desired value, press [ENTER] to confirm the settings and then [MODE/ESC] to proceed to the next menu item.
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Operation Overview (settings menu) CB-100 LED Color Beam...
Operation 7.4 Functions in 4-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer Colour wheel 0…7 White 8…15 Dark blue 16…23 Yellow 24…31 Pink 32…39 Green 40…47 48…55 Light blue 56…63 Orange red 64…71 White and dark blue LED spotlight...
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Red and light blue 112…119 Light blue and orange red 120…127 Orange red and white 128…191 Rainbow effect counter clockwise, increasing speed 192…255 Rainbow effect clockwise, increasing speed Shutter 0…3 Closed 4…7 Open 8…215 Strobe effect, increasing speed CB-100 LED Color Beam...
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Operation Channel Value Function 216…255 Open Functions 0…10 No function 11…60 Blackout while colour wheel is rotating 61…110 Sound control 111…160 Blackout while colour wheel is rotating and sound control 161…210 Reset the colour wheel 211…255 Reset all channels LED spotlight...
230 V (AC), 50 Hz / 110 V (AC), 60 Hz Power consumption 35 W Dimensions (W × H × D) 280 mm × 280 mm × 350 mm (25.12in. × 26.14in. × 4.48in.) Weight 3.0 kg CB-100 LED Color Beam...
Plug and connection assignments Plug and connection assignments Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’...
Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: CB-100 LED Color Beam...
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Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light Check the mains connection and the main fuse. No response to the DMX con‐ 1. If the dot behind the DMX channel indicator is not troller flashing in the display the unit does not receive a valid DMX signal.
The fan grids of the device must be cleaned on a regular basis to remove dust and dirt. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect AC-powered devices from the mains. Use a lint- free damp cloth for cleaning. Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning. CB-100 LED Color Beam...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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