thomann VARYTEC BAT.Trusslight RGBW User Manual

thomann VARYTEC BAT.Trusslight RGBW User Manual

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  • Page 1 BAT.Trusslight RGBW 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 17.10.2017, ID: 412271...
  • 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............................... 17 Installation..............................18 4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries..................... 23 Starting up..............................25 Connections and operating elements................... 27 Operating..............................
  • Page 4 Table of contents 7.5 Functions in DMX mode........................ 37 Technical specifications........................39 Plug and connection assignments....................40 Troubleshooting............................41 Cleaning............................... 43 Protecting the environment......................44 BAT.Trusslight RGBW LED spotlight...
  • 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. BAT.Trusslight RGBW LED spotlight...
  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used as an electronic illumination effect using LED technics. The device is designed for professional use and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating con- ditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
  • 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 Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro- tective contact plug. 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 regis- tered electrician.
  • Page 13 Safety instructions WARNING! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium bat- teries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec- tion.
  • Page 14 Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. 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.
  • Page 15 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. 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.
  • Page 16 Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor, but use felt-pad floor protectors or a carpet.
  • Page 17: Features

    Features Features Special features of the device: 3 four-colour LEDs (red, green, blue and white, 10 W each) Operable in stand-alone mode or DMX Control via DMX, the supplied infrared remote control or the buttons and display on the unit Stand-alone operation with static colours Sound control Can be mounted on three-point trusses...
  • Page 18: 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 19 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 20 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 device using a stand, as well as standing or hanging upside down.
  • Page 21 Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Infrared receiver for the IR The infrared receiver for the IR remote control signals is located between the LEDs on the front remote control panel of the device. Make sure that it is not obstructed. BAT.Trusslight RGBW LED spotlight...
  • Page 22 Installation Inserting the battery into the Press the lock of the battery holder to the centre of the housing and pull out the battery holder remote control like a drawer. Insert the battery. The battery is correct if the positive pole points to the housing base of the remote control.
  • Page 23: Dealing With Lithium Batteries

    Installation 4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries WARNING! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium bat- teries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec- tion.
  • Page 24 Installation Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable lithium batteries. When charging lithium bat- teries you must use a suitable charging device intended for the purpose. 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.
  • 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.Trusslight RGBW LED spotlight...
  • Page 26 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 27: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements BAT.Trusslight RGBW LED spotlight...
  • Page 28 Connections and operating elements 1 [BATTERY INDICATOR] Remaining battery capacity display. When all the LEDs are on, the battery is fully charged. If only the red LED is on, the unit must be connected to the mains again to charge as soon as possible. 2 Display 3 Function buttons [MENU]...
  • Page 29 Connections and operating elements 5 [DMX OUT] DMX output. 6 [POWER] Connection socket for the 15 V power supply unit. 7 [ON / OFF] Main switch. Turns the device on and off. BAT.Trusslight RGBW LED spotlight...
  • Page 30 Connections and operating elements Remote control BAT.Trusslight RGBW LED spotlight...
  • Page 31 Connections and operating elements 8 Button to turn the device on and off. 9 [DMX] Button to switch between DMX and stand-alone mode. 10 [SLAVE] Button to switch between Master and Slave mode. 11 [AUTO 1], [AUTO 2], [SPEED] Buttons to activate automatic mode 1 or 2 and to adjust the program's speed. 12 [UP], [DOWN] Buttons to switch between individual programs and to increase/decrease numeric values.
  • Page 32 Connections and operating elements 14 [STROBE] Button to turn the strobe effect on/off. 15 Numerical buttons 0 … 9 for direct number entry. 16 [SOUND 1], [SOUND 2] Buttons to activate automatic mode 1 or 2 of the sound control. BAT.Trusslight RGBW LED spotlight...
  • Page 33: Operating

    Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device Using the main switch, turn the device on. After a few seconds, the fan starts. The display shows the current operation mode. 7.2 Operating controls on the unit DMX mode, DMX address Press [MENU], [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Addr’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address).
  • Page 34 Operating Constant colour Press [MENU], [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Colo’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a constant colour in a range from ‘Col1’ … ‘Col9’ or the option ‘AtF’ . Confirm with [ENTER] In AtF mode, you can create custom colour mixes by adjusting the red, green, blue, and white colour intensities in a range from ‘1’...
  • Page 35: Operating Via Ir Remote Control

    Operating 7.3 Operating via IR remote control Press [MENU], [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘reno’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the option ‘on’ to operate the unit via the IR remote control. Confirm with [ENTER].
  • Page 36: Menu Overview

    Operating 7.4 Menu overview BAT.Trusslight RGBW LED spotlight...
  • Page 37: Functions In Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.5 Functions in DMX mode Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Master Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) 0 … 255 Intensity Red (0 % bis 100 %), if channel 6 = 16 … 95 0 … 255 Intensity Green (0 % to 100 %), if channel 6 = 16 … 95 0 …...
  • Page 38 Operating Channel Value Function 64 … 79 Colour mixing with cross-fade 4 80 … 95 Colour mixing with cross-fade 5 96 … 111 Colour change with strobe effect 112 … 127 Colour change with fade effect 128 … 143 Colour change 144 …...
  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications LEDs 3 four-colour LEDs (red, green, blue and white, 8 W each) Number of DMX channels Dispersion angle 25 ° Operating supply voltage 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Built-in rechargeable battery (lithium-Ion-battery, 11.1 V, 7200 mAh) Fuse 5 mm ×...
  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42 Do not attempt to replace the built-in battery yourself. be recharged Please contact our service centre. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. BAT.Trusslight RGBW LED spotlight...
  • Page 43: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Optical lenses Clean the optical lenses, that are accessible from the outside, regularly in order to optimize the light output. The frequency of cleaning depends on the operating environment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the optics of the device.
  • Page 44: Protecting The Environment

    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 45 Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
  • Page 46 Notes BAT.Trusslight RGBW LED spotlight...
  • Page 48 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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