Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing. Your shipment includes: Showtec Helios 200 COB Q4 • Pro power cable (1,5 m) •...
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• If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue the use immediately. Pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Showtec dealer for service.
Helios 200 COB Q4 Operating Determinations • This device is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects. • The minimum distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be bigger than 1 meter.
Helios 200 COB Q4 The Helios can be placed on a flat stage floor or mounted to any kind of truss with a clamp. Improper installation can cause serious injuries and/or damage of property! Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug.
Helios 200 COB Q4 Return Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned without an RMA number will be refused. Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility.
Description of the device Features The Showtec Helios 200 COB is a die-cast spot effect with RGBW color mixing. The COB technology with RGBW colors offers an excellent color mix, which can be used for making both, high saturated and pastel colors.
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Helios 200 COB Q4 30° Lux @ 1 - 5m 3624 Green 6540 1717 Blue 1370 White 7340 1940 FULL ON 16240 4400 2000 1180 60° Lux @ 1 - 5m 1441 Green 2627 Blue White 2761 FULL ON 6400...
10) 5-pin DMX signal connector OUT Installation Remove all packing materials from the Helios 200 COB Q4. Check if all foam and plastic padding is removed. Connect all cables. Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly.
Helios 200 COB Q4 Set Up and Operation Follow the directions below, as they pertain to your preferred operation mode. 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.
Helios 200 COB Q4 Multiple Helioses (DMX Control) 01) Fasten the effect light to a firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141). 03) Use a 3-pin/5-pin XLR cable to connect the Helioses and other devices.
Helios 200 COB Q4 Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows of two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support.
Helios 200 COB Q4 The Helios 200 COB Q4 can be operated with a DMX controller in control mode or without the DMX controller in stand-alone mode. Control Panel A) LCD display MODE button C) SETUP button D) UP button DOWN button Fig.
6. Auto Mode 7. Built-in programs 8. Master/Slave mode The Helios 200 COB Q4 will show its version number at start-up! 1. DMX-512 Mode With this menu you can set the DMX address. 01) Press the MODE button until the display shows 02) Press the SETUP button to open the menu.
Helios 200 COB Q4 4. Settings With this menu you can manually adjust the device’s settings. 01) Press the MODE button until the display shows 02) Press the SETUP button to open the menu. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle through the following menus:...
Helios 200 COB Q4 4.6. Synchronous DMX 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows 02) Press the SETUP button to open the menu. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose ON or OFF. 04) If you have chosen ON and you are operating the device(s) in Master/Slave mode, the devices will keep moving synchronously, even after a certain amount of time.
Helios 200 COB Q4 8. Slave Mode With this menu you can set the slave mode. 01) Press the MODE button until the display shows If the device has not been set to slave, it is automatically classified as a master device. All slave devices will follow the movement of the master.
Helios 200 COB Q4 7 channels Channel 1 – Dimmer intensity 0-255 Gradual adjustment, from dark to brightest 0-100% Channel 2 – Fine Dimmer 0-255 Fine dimmer adjustment, from dark to brightest 0-100% Channel 3 – Strobe Dimmer and CH4-7 must be open...
Helios 200 COB Q4 11 channels Channel 1 – Dimmer intensity 0-255 Gradual adjustment, from dark to brightest 0-100% Channel 2 – Strobe Dimmer must be open 0-10 No function 11-255 Strobe flash frequency, from low to high frequency Channel 3 – Pulse Strobe...
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Helios 200 COB Q4 Channel 5 –Static Color Mode / Program Mode 0-15 Static color mode / Program 1 16-31 Program 2 32-47 Program 3 48-63 Program 4 64-79 Program 5 80-95 Program 6 96-111 Program 7 112-127 Program 8...
04) The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue. The Helios 200 COB Q4 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.
Check if power is switched on and One or more No power to the fixture cables are plugged in fixtures do not function at all • Return the Helios to your Showtec Internal fuse blown dealer. Fixtures reset The controller is not connected. • Connect controller.
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