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BUMBLEBEAM™
USER MANUAL
GLOW
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Bumble Beam™
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  • Page 1 BUMBLEBEAM™ USER MANUAL GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...
  • Page 2 The Glow logo, the Bumblebeam logo, the GLOW ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Lamp Replacement ..................24 - 25 Replacing the primary fuse ..................26 Other service and repairs ..................26 Display Menu Settings ..................27 - 30 DMX Chart ....................... 31 - 36 Specification ..................... 37 - 39 Rev 1.1 GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any ref- erence to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained GLOW ® Professional certified technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs.
  • Page 5 · The maximum ambient temperature is 120 °F (49 °C). Do not operate this product at a higher temperature. · In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately In the unlikely event that your GLOW® product may require service, contact GLOW® Technical Support. GLOW ®...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    4. Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of the power supply match the power requirements of the fixture. 5. Check the GLOW ® Professional Bumble Beam™ website for the most recent user documentation and technical information about the fixture.

  • Page 7: Maximizing Lamp Life

    • Before shutting down power completely, power the lamp off but leave power applied to the fixture for a few minutes so that cooling fans can prevent any momentary lamp temperature increase caused by heat from surrounding components. GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

  • Page 8: Installation

    To clamp the fixture to a truss: 1. Check that the rigging structure can support at least 10 times the weight of all fixtures and equipment to be installed on it. 2. Block access under the work area. GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...
  • Page 9 Secure the fixture with a safety cable (or other secondary attachment) that is approved for the weight of the fixture so that the safety cable will hold the fixture if a primary attachment fails. Loop the safety cable through and around a secure metal anchoring point. GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

  • Page 10: Ac Power

    250 V, 5 A. The fixture has an auto-ranging power supply that accepts AC mains power at 100-240 V at 50/60 Hz. Do not apply AC mains power at any other voltage or fre- quency to the fixture. GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

  • Page 11: Fixture Overview

    Press DOWN for selection DOWN Press LEFT for selection LEFT • Activate the menu mode functions, or RIGHT • Return to the previous level of the menu structure, or • Hold to exit the menus Complete selected function GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

  • Page 12: Control Data Link

    1. Connect the DMX data output from the controller to the first fixture’s male XLR DMX input connector. 2. Connect the first fixture’s DMX output to the DMX input of the next fixture and continue connecting fixtures output to input. GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

  • Page 13: Fixture Setup

    The present address will blink on the display. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the address (1 to 512). 4. Once the address has been selected, press OK to set it (or press LEFT to exit without making a change). GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

  • Page 14: Dmx Viewer

    2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select PAN INVERSE or TILT INVERSE and press OK to confirm. 3. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select the YES (inversion) or NO (normal) mode. 4. Press OK to set (or press RIGHT to exit without making a change). GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

  • Page 15: Lamp Settings

    3. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select ON or OFF. 4. Press OK to confirm (or press RIGHT to exit without making a change). Display settings Invert display INVERT To invert the display: 1. Press LEFT then UP. 2. Press OK to confirm. GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

  • Page 16: Manual Settings

    1. Select FIXTURE INFORMATION and press ENTER to confirm. 2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select FIXTURE USE TIME and press OK to confirm. The number of hours is shown in the display. 3. Press MENU to exit. GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

  • Page 17: Firmware Version

    2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select the function or effect that is to be reset. Press OK. 3. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select YES and 4. Press OK to confirm (or press RIGHT to exit without making a change). GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

  • Page 18: Callibration

    3. Select “Reset Callibration”, press OK to enter 4. Use UP and Down buttons to select parameter you want to callibrate then press 5. Once the correct position has been reached, press ENTER to confirm (or press RIGHT to exit without saving). GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

  • Page 19: Effects

    Full range mechanical dimming is provided. Highly sensitive step motors ensure a liniar transperant dimming curve. Frost filter The frost filter softens and diffuses the projection. Strobe effects A range of variable speed and random shutter/strobe effects are provided. GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

  • Page 20: Gobos

    The fixture incorporates an 8-facet prism that can be inserted into the beam to provide split beam effects. The prism can be set to an indexed position or rotated clockwise or counter-clockwise. A range of prism macros and movement effects are provided. GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

  • Page 21: Features

    • 8-facet Prism, independently controllable for amazing gobo effects • Color wheel with 14 colors, split color ability, and continuous variable-speed scrolling • 3- and 5-pin DMX input/output connections • Simple and complex DMX channel profiles for programming versatility GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    This procedure will allow you to assess cleaning requirements in your particular situation. Use gentle pressure only when cleaning, and work in a clean, well-lit area. Do not use any product that contains solvents or abrasives, as these can cause surface damage. GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...
  • Page 23 Dry with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth or low pressure compressed air. Remove stuck particles with an unscented tissue or cotton swab moistened with glass cleaner or distilled water. 4. Check that the fixture is dry before reapplying power. GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

  • Page 24: Lamp Replacement

    To avoid the risk of a discharge lamp exploding in the fixture, replace the lamp when it reaches its expected lifetime. Install only lamps that are approved by GLOW ® Professional for this fix- ture. The lamp must be perfectly clean and totally free of oil and grease.
  • Page 25 9. Replace and secure the head covers before reapplying power. 10. Reset the lamp hour counter using the control panel. GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

  • Page 26: Replacing The Primary Fuse

    Never try to repair the fixture yourself, as this may result in damage or malfunc- tion, and it may void your product warranty. Service operations not described in this manual may only be carried out by an authorized GLOW ® Professional Bumble Beam™ service agent.

  • Page 27: Display Menu Settings

    Display Menu Settings Run Mode DMX address Manu Channel Mode Invert Pan Advan Invert Tilt Pan-Tilt Swap Pan-Tilt Encoder No DMX Signal Display Lamp on @Startup Linear Color Load Default Sure to Load Default GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...
  • Page 28 Display Menu Settings Color Shutter/Strobe Manu Dimmer Gobo Prism Advan Prism Rotation Macro Function Frost Focus Pan Fine Tilt Tilt Fine Pan-Tilt Speed Reset Sure to Reset? Lamp Power GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...
  • Page 29 Shutter/Strobe Manu System Errors Dimmer Total Fixture Hours Gobo Partial Fixture Hours Prism Advan Total Lamp Hours Prism Rotation Partial Lamp Hours Macro Function Frost Focus Pan Fine Tilt Tilt Fine Pan-Tilt Speed Reset Lamp Power GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

  • Page 30: Display Menu Settings

    Gobo Calibration Advan Prism/Focus Hall State Focus Calibration Pan Codewheel Dimmer Calibra- Please input State tion password: Tilt Codewheel UP, DOWN State Sure to Lamp UP, DOWN, OK Hours Clear? Pan Codewheel Step Tilt Codewheel Step GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

  • Page 31: Dmx Chart

    FROST FROST FOCUS FOCUS PAN FINE PAN FINE TILT TILT TILT FINE TILT FINE PAN / TILT TIME PAN / TILT TIME RESET RESET LAMP CONTROL LAMP CONTROL COLOR TIME DIMMER PRISM FROST TIME GOBO TIME GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...
  • Page 32 Cyan + Ice Ice + Light Green Light Green Light Green+ CTO 260 CTO 260 CTO 260 + Magenta Magenta Magenta + CTB 8000 CTB 8000 CTB 8000 + White 140-255 Slow Rotation - Fast Rotation GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...
  • Page 33 208 - 212 Open 213 - 225 Random Slow Strobe 226 - 238 Random Medium Strobe 239 - 251 Random Fast Strobe 252 - 255 Open DIMMER (channel 3) Value Function 0 - 255 0% - 100% GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...
  • Page 34 128 - 255 PRISM ON PRISM ROTATION (channel 6) Value Function 0 - 63 POSITION 64 - 127 SLOW - FAST ROTATION 128 - 191 FAST - SLOW ROTATION 192 - 255 SLOW - FAST ROTATION GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...
  • Page 35 0 - 127 FROST OFF 128 - 255 FROST ON FOCUS (channel 9) Value Function 0 - 255 0% - 100% PAN / TILT SPEED (channel 14) Value Function 0 - 255 FAST - SLOW SPEED GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...
  • Page 36 LAMP OFF 101 - 255 LAMP ON TIMING CHANNELS TIMING CHANNEL FUNCTION REMARK UNUSED 0 - 255 FAST - SLOW SPEED COLOR TIME COLOR WHEEL BEAM TIME DIMMER - PRISM - FROST GOBO TIME STATIC GOBO GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...
  • Page 37 Bumble Beam Specifications Physical Length: ....................330 mm (13 in.) Width: ....................229 mm (9 in.) Height: ....................356 mm (14 in.) Weight: ....................7 kg (15.4 lbs.) Lamp Approved lamp: ..............HRI 132W 2R Lamp Color temperature: ..................8000 K CRI (Color rendering index): ................... 75 Average lifetime: ..................
  • Page 38 Power supply unit: .......... Auto-ranging electronic switch mode Typical power and current 110 V, 60 Hz: ................1.5 A, 160 W, 230 V, 50 Hz: ................0.7 A, 154 W Measurements made at nominal voltage. Allow for a deviation of +/- 10%. GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

  • Page 39: Specification

    Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min): ..........-25°C (-13° F) Total heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%): ......... 1200 BTU/hr. Included Items 3 ft Power cable, User Manual Specifications are subject to change without notice. For latest product specifications, see www.Glow-Lighting.com GLOW ® Bumble Beam™...

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