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Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec LED Orbit I brings excitement to any venue. Whether you want simple plug-&-play action or a sophisticated DMX show, this product provides the effect you need. You can rely on Showtec, for more excellent lighting products.
Product Guide ™ Warning..…...................……………………………………………………….. Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………………… Rigging……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Description..…................……….……………………………………………… Features and Overview ………………………………...….……………….………….……….……….……………... Backside…………………………………………………...…...….……………….…………………...….……………… Set Up and Operation..............……..……………………………………………… One LED Orbit I ................…………………………………………………… Multiple LED Orbits................………………………………………………. Beam Angles………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. DMX Protocol………...........………………………………………………………………… Control Panel….....……........………………………………………………………………….. Control Mode........………………………………………………………………………………… addressing........………………………………………………….…………………………..…. Control panel functions........……………………………………………………………………….. Menu Functions Explained......…………………………………………………………………………...
WARNING CAUTION! Keep this device away from rain and moisture! Unplug mains lead before opening the housing! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device have to: be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.
The LED Orbit I can be placed on a flat stage floor or mounted to any kind of truss by a clamp. Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property !
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Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place. International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable BROWN YELLOW/COPPER FASE BLUE BLACK SILVER YELLOW/GREEN GREEN GREEN...
Description of the device Features The Showtec LED Orbit I is a one-arm moving-head with high output and great effects. • 36x 1W LEDs (12x Red, 12x Green, 12x Blue) • DMX-control via standard DMX-controller • 12 DMX-control channels required •...
Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa. One LED Orbit I 1. Fasten the moving head onto firm trussing (Use a proper clamp fastened onto the LED Orbit I ).
The head can be turned by 280° and stopped at any position you wish. Channel 9 - Pan fine 16 bit Channel 10 - Tilt fine 16 bit The LED Orbit I can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand-alone mode.
Control Panel When the indicator light is on, means the LED Orbit I is working Fig. 6 A. Display D. Up Button B. LED E. Down Button C. [EXIT] Button F. [M/ENTER] Button Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller.
Menu Functions Explained DMX Address selection Reset unit, the display will show for 30 seconds Working Speed selection Maximum working speed 80% of the working speed Channel selection 16-bit available for Pan (X) and Tilt (Y) 16-bit not available for Pan (X) and Tilt (Y) Channel Test selection.
- DMX addressing 1) Press: Hold for 3 sec Push to select address 2) The first device should be set to ADDR A001. DMX 512 Channel settings for LED Orbit I Light No. Start Channels Light No. Start Channels A001...
Maintenance The Showtec LED Orbit I requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
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