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thomann Botex SP-1500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 SP-1500 DMX Strobe stroboscope...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 16.11.2017, ID: 277205...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 15 Installation..............................16 Starting up..............................20 Connections and controls........................23 Operating..............................27 Technical specifications........................32 Plug and connection assignments....................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Protecting the environment......................37 SP-1500 DMX Strobe stroboscope...

  • Page 5: General Information

    General information General information This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.

  • Page 6: Further Information

    General information 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.

  • Page 7: Notational Conventions

    General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 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.
  • Page 8 General information 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. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos- sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
  • Page 9 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. SP-1500 DMX Strobe stroboscope...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used as an illumination effect. The device is designed for profes- sional use and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit 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 registered electrician. WARNING! Eye damage caused by high light intensity Never look directly into the light source.
  • Page 13 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture.
  • Page 14 Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.

  • Page 15: Features

    Features Features powerful Stroboscope effect flash light energy: 1500 W strobe frequency steplessly adjustable brightness steplessly adjustable control via DMX (2 channels) operating modes: automatic or manual self-test, DMX DMX address and operating mode adjustable via DIP switches built-in line circuit breaker illuminant included SP-1500 DMX Strobe stroboscope...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation Installation Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 Installation NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi- nary microphone cables. Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli- fiers. Mounting options You can install the unit in hanging or standing position.
  • Page 19 Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. SP-1500 DMX Strobe stroboscope...

  • Page 20: Starting Up

    Starting up Starting up Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. SP-1500 DMX Strobe stroboscope...
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 Starting up Starting the device To start up the device, connect it to the mains. The device is immediately operational. SP-1500 DMX Strobe stroboscope...

  • Page 23: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel SP-1500 DMX Strobe stroboscope...
  • Page 24 Connections and controls 1 Locking screws for the mounting bracket 2 Illuminant 3 Mounting bracket SP-1500 DMX Strobe stroboscope...
  • Page 25 Connections and controls Control panel and connections SP-1500 DMX Strobe stroboscope...
  • Page 26 Connections and controls 4 [CIRCUIT BREAKER] Line circuit breaker as automatic fuse. 5 [POWER INPUT] Mains cable for power supply. 6 [POWER INDICATOR] Indicates that the unit is connected to the power supply. 7 [DMX Dipswitch] DIP switches for setting the DMX address and operating mode. 8 [DMX INDICATOR] Indicates that a signal is present at the DMX input.

  • Page 27: Operating

    Operating Operating When DIP switch 10 is set to ‘ON’ , the device operates in DMX mode and can be controlled by a DMX controller. SP-1500 DMX Strobe stroboscope...
  • Page 28 Operating Setting up the DMX address The value of the DIP switches 1-9 is binary coded. To set the desired DMX address, set the DIP switches so that the sum of the resulting numbers yields the desired DMX address. Please orient yourself by the following table: DMX address SP-1500 DMX Strobe...
  • Page 29 Operating 0: DIP switch is in ‘OFF’ position. 1: DIP switch is in ‘ON’ position. Example: To set the DMX address 10, set DIP switches 2 and 4 to ‘ON’ , all others to ‘OFF’ . The highest possible DMX address is 511 (all DIP switches to ‘ON’). DMX channel allocation Channe Value...
  • Page 30 Operating Selecting operating mode ‘Automatic self-test’ Set DIP switches 9 and 10 to ‘OFF’ . ð The self-test starts. Selecting operating mode ‘Manual self-test’ Set DIP switches 9 to ‘ON’ and 10 to ‘OFF’ . Use the DIP switches 1 to 4 to set the programme speed, and the DIP switches 5 to 8 to adjust the brightness of the self-test.
  • Page 31 Operating Line circuit breaker After the fuse has tripped, set the button in the control panel of the device back to the ‘ON’ position. If the fuse trips repeatedly within a short time or can not be reset, the device must be checked and repaired by a qualified electrician.

  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Suitable illuminants Stroboscope lamps 100 V / 1500 W, e.g. item no. 197075, 416046 Number of DMX channels Brightness steplessly adjustable from 0 … 100 % Power consumption max. 1.600 W Operating supply voltage AC 230 V 50 Hz Protection class IP20...

  • Page 33: Plug And Connection Assignments

    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’...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi- nary microphone cables. 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.
  • Page 35 DMX interface circuit. 2. Check the position of each DIP switch. 3. Try using another DMX controller. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. SP-1500 DMX Strobe stroboscope...

  • Page 36: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre- quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ- ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components. Clean with a dry soft cloth.
  • Page 37 Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate- rial For the 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.
  • Page 38 Protecting the environment Dispose of discharge lamps Dispose of broken or worn discharge lamps as hazardous waste according to legal regulations in a tightly closed container. SP-1500 DMX Strobe stroboscope...
  • Page 40 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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