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  • Page 1 BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • 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 16.02.2018, ID: 385471...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries..................... 23 Starting up..............................25 Connections and controls........................27 Operating..............................33 7.1 Starting the device........................... 33 7.2 Operating on the unit........................33 7.3 IR remote control..........................36 7.4 Menu overview..........................37 BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 4 7.8 Functions in 14-channel DMX mode..................41 7.9 Functions in 24-channel DMX mode..................43 7.10 Functions in 26-channel DMX mode..................45 Technical specifications........................48 Plug and connection assignments....................50 Troubleshooting............................51 Cleaning............................... 54 Protecting the environment......................55 BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
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  • Page 6: General Information

    If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual. Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to change. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 7: Further Information

    Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics Online guides and terms. Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline. If you have any problems with the device the customer service will Service gladly assist you. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 8: Notational Conventions

    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. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 9 This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos- sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – suspended load. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 10 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 12 Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 13 Eye damage caused by high light intensity Never look directly into the light source. WARNING! Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 14 Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec- tion. 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. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 15 Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 16 Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries. NOTICE! Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 17 Store the equipment at a tempera- ture between 10 °C and 32 °C in as dry an environment as possible. During extended storage periods, charge the batteries to 50 % approximately every three months. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 18: Features

    Stand-alone operation with static colours Sound control Battery or mains powered Rechargeable battery pack and infrared remote control included Suitable for use in clubs, bars, theatres, exhibitions, etc., also for mobile use due to battery operation BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 19: Installation

    Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment, such as a safety cable or a safety chain. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 20 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. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 21 Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the unit. In doing so, the area underneath the unit must be cordoned off. The safety cable must be threaded through one of the mounting brackets. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 22 Slide the battery holder back into the remote until it clicks into place. When shipping, the batteries are already installed in the remote and protected against dis- charge by a transparent plastic film. Remove the plastic film before initial use. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 23: Dealing With Lithium Batteries

    You must wear protective rubber gloves when doing so. Clean your hands and the affected surface thoroughly with cold water. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 24 Before disposing of the device remove the lithium batteries. Protect used lithium batteries against potential short circuits, e.g. by covering the poles with adhesive tape. Only use powder extinguishers or other suitable extinguishing agents to extinguish a burning lithium battery. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 25: 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. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 26 Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 27: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 28 4 [DMX OUT] DMX output 5 [POWER] Main switch. Turns the device on and off in mains operation. 6 Display and function buttons. [MENU] Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an opened submenu. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 29 9 Main switch. Turns the device on and off in battery operation. 10 [BATTERY INDICATOR] Remaining battery capacity display. All LEDs light up: Charging is complete, all inserted batteries are fully charged LEDs flash from left to right: Charging BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 30 Connections and controls Remote control BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 31 15 Buttons for colour selection, [R], [G] or [B] for primary colours red, green and blue. Use one of the buttons to turn the respective colour on or off. When the colour appears in the display, you can adjust its intensity with [UP] or [DOWN] in the range from 0 to 255. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 32 Connections and controls 16 [STROBE] No function. 17 No function. 18 [SOUND 1], [SOUND 2] Buttons to activate sound-control mode 1 or 2. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 33: Operating

    Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a value between 1 and 512 (the display shows ‘A001’ … ‘A512’ ). Confirm with [ENTER]. Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 34 Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the desired mode ‘AUt1’ , ‘AUt2’ or ‘AUt3’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Now you can adjust the progress speed of the programme between ‘SP 1’ and ‘SP 9’ . BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 35 With [UP] or [DOWN] you can now select one of the following DMX modes: ‘3Ch’ (three channels) ‘5Ch’ (five channels) ‘8Ch’ (eight channels) ‘14Ch’ (14 channels) ‘24Ch’ (24 channels) ‘26Ch’ (26 channels) Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 36: Ir Remote Control

    Press [MENU], [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘rEno’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] and [DOWN] the option ‘on’ to operate the device via IR remote control, or ‘oFF’ if the remote control is not to be used. Confirm with [ENTER]. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 37: Menu Overview

    Operating 7.4 Menu overview BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 38: Functions In 3-Channel Dmx Mode

    Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 7.6 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function Function selection 0…7 No automatic, setting the intensity with channels 3…5 8…15 Strobe effect 16…231 Selecting a preprogrammed automatic show BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 39: Functions In 8-Channel Dmx Mode

    Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), if channel 1 = 0…7 7.7 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function Function selection 0…7 No automatic, setting the intensity with channels 3…8 8…15 Strobe effect BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 40 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 5…8, if channel 1 = 0…7 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 5…8, if channel 1 = 0…7 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 5…8, if channel 1 = 0…7 BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 41: Functions In 14-Channel Dmx Mode

    Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 1…2, if channel 1 = 0…7 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 3…4, if channel 1 = 0…7 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 3…4, if channel 1 = 0…7 BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 42 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 7…8, if channel 1 = 0…7 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 7…8, if channel 1 = 0…7 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 7…8, if channel 1 = 0…7 BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 43: Functions In 24-Channel Dmx Mode

    Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 3, if channel 1 = 0…7 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 4, if channel 1 = 0…7 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 4, if channel 1 = 0…7 BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 44 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 8, if channel 1 = 0…7 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 8, if channel 1 = 0…7 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 8, if channel 1 = 0…7 BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 45: Functions In 26-Channel Dmx Mode

    Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 1, if channel 1 = 0…7 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 2, if channel 1 = 0…7 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 2, if channel 1 = 0…7 BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 46 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 6, if channel 1 = 0…7 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 6, if channel 1 = 0…7 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 6, if channel 1 = 0…7 BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 47 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 8, if channel 1 = 0…7 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 8, if channel 1 = 0…7 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 8, if channel 1 = 0…7 BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, fast-acting Power consumption 26 W Batteries (remote control) 2 button cells (LR1130/AG10, 1.5 V) Operating time with two bat- approx. 3 h tery packs Protection class IP20 BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 49 Technical specifications Dimensions (W × H × D) 975 mm × 89 mm × 60 mm (without feet) 975 mm × 120 mm × 60 mm (with feet) Weight 1.6 kg BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 50: Plug And Connection Assignments

    The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug. Configuration Ground, shielding Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’) BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    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. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 52 1. Check whether the DMX controller is switched on. troller Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper con- nection. 2. Check the address settings and the DMX polarity. 3. Try using another DMX controller. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 53 DMX interface circuit. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 54: Cleaning

    The fan grids of the device must be cleaned on a regular basis to remove dust and dirt. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect AC-powered devices from the mains. Use a lint- free damp cloth for cleaning. Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...

  • Page 55: Protecting The Environment

    They should be returned to the manufacturer for disposal or recycled elsewhere in accordance with your local regulations. Remove lithium batteries from the device before disposal. Protect used lithium batteries against short circuit, for example by taping the poles. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 56 Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 57 Notes BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 58 Notes BAT.BAR 240 RGB LED spotlight...
  • Page 60 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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