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Summary of Contents for Solaris Strobes Quasar 15K
- Page 1 Quasar 15K Operating Manual Revised: 102814...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Quasar Operating Manual CONTENTS OVERVIEW Safety precautions Main features INSTALLATION Unpacking Checking accessories Controls and switches Best location for installation CONNECTING THE UNIT Connection to mains power Connection to a DMX 512 network UNIT CONFIGURATION Menu Operation Menu Option 1: DMX Address Entering DMX mode DMX Features Chaining Multiple Units... -
Page 3: Overview
Quasar Operating Manual OVERVIEW Thank you for purchasing the Solaris Quasar professional strobe. Please read this manual carefully before operation and keep it for future reference. CAUTION! To avoid danger of fire and electric shock, do not expose the unit to water or moisture and do not attempt to remove its cover. -
Page 4: Main Features
Quasar Operating Manual 6. If you do not intend to use the strobe for a long period of time, unplug the connector from the outlet. When disconnecting from AC power, grab the mains connector securely and pull. Do not pull on the power lead. 7. -
Page 5: Installation
Quasar Operating Manual INSTALLATION Unpacking Do not dispose of the shipping box and the packaging, as they are useful for transporting the unit. Before shipping, make sure the unit is packed the same way it was at the factory. During unpacking, check if the unit is undamaged and clean. -
Page 6: Controls And Switches
Quasar Operating Manual Controls and switches ENTER DMX THRU DMX IN 1. Menu / Enter Button 2. Up / Down Menu Navigation buttons 3. Menu LED 4. DMX Out/Thru 5. DMX Input 6. powerCON Mains Input Connector Best Location for Installation Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation. -
Page 7: Connecting The Unit
Quasar Operating Manual CONNECTING THE UNIT Connection to 230 V mains • Use connectors with protective earthed ground only. • Connect the unit with controls set at minimum values. • Check connection. Loose connections may cause malfunction. • Programmed settings are retained even after a power loss. -
Page 8: Unit Configuration
Quasar Operating Manual UNIT CONFIGURATION Configuration of the Quasar unit is performed using the integrated menu system. Selection of menu options occurs using the Menu/Enter Key and the Up and Down navigation buttons. Menu options and user input are shown on an alphanumeric display. -
Page 9: Menu Option 1: Dmx Address
Quasar Operating Manual Menu Option 1: DMX Address Entering DMX Mode Press the MENU/ENTER button once. The current DMX base address (Channel 1) will be depicted on the numeric display. Pressing the UP/DOWN navigation buttons will increment or decrement the base address on the display. A single tap will alter the displayed address by one, while pressing and holding a navigation button will cause the address to change rapidly. -
Page 10: Menu Option 2: Fixture Modes
Quasar Operating Manual Menu Option 2: Fixture Modes The Quasar Fixture has eleven (11) modes of operation (see menu map, pg. 16). A - Automatic Mode. Use for standalone operation. The mode contains menus for Intensity, Duration, and Repeat Rate. AE2 - Automatic Effect Mode. - Page 11 Quasar Operating Manual AC4 - Atomic Compatible Mode (4 Channel). This mode is comparable to an Atomic in 4 Channel mode. Allows for control of Intensity, Duration, Rate, and Effect on 3 channels of DMX. DMX Channel Value Percent Function Blackout Intensity 6-255...
- Page 12 Quasar Operating Manual dE2 - DMX Effect Mode (2 Channel). Controls Rate/Effect and Intensity on 2 channels of DMX. DMX Channel Value Percent Function 0-117 0-45 Rate Slow to Fast 118-127 46-50 Continous On Effect 128-148 51-58 Ramp up (slow to fast) 149-168 59-66 Ramp down (slow to fast)
- Page 13 Quasar Operating Manual H - Allows the unit to be controlled by optional Solaris Remote ® or High End flash control protocol. Similar to DMX operation, two sequential channels are programmed. In H mode fixture Intensity and flash Strobe Frequency are controlled by the refresh rate of the H signal on Channel 1.
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Page 14: Operating The Unit
Quasar Operating Manual Operating the unit After proper installation, connection, and Menu Setup, you can start using all the outstanding features that the Quasar offers. • Extra-high intensity output. This can be achieved by selecting Turbo Mode, which will double the unit’s light output (except when in Continuous mode). -
Page 15: Recommended Controllers
Quasar Operating Manual When turned on for the first time, the unit automatically detects mains frequency. No manual setting is required. • Quasar can produce more accurate “jitter free” flashes, even at frequencies higher than 10Hz. • Any fixture connected to any phase can be controlled in the same way. -
Page 16: Menu Map
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Page 17: Technical Specifications
Quasar Operating Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Maximum continuous flash 57,000 Joules discharge Single flash discharge 150 Joules Frequency of continuous mode 100 / 120 Hz Flash tube type Special Quasar tube (with plugs) Color temperature 6,000° Kelvin Intensity control 0-100 % Adjustable flash frequency 0-20/24 Hz Power draw (Turbo) -
Page 18: Contact Information
Quasar Operating Manual CONTACT INFORMATION TMB Worldwide TMB LA: +1 818.899.8818 TMB NY: +1 201.896.8600 TMB UK: +44 (0)20.8574.9700 TMB Canada: +1 519.538.0888 TMB Beijing: +86 10.8492.1587 e-mail: tmb-info@tmb.com web: www.tmb.com TMB 24/7 Technical Support US/Canada: 1 877.TMB.DUDE (1 877.862.3833) 0800.652.5418 International: +1 818.794.1286 e-mail:...
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