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User Interface
The SmartBar2 user interface and menu structure provide users an intuitive easy setup with multiple
language options built-in.
d
= DMX
The indicator located in the top right hand corner
T
= Test
of the LCD indicates the current control source.
C
= Chase
The two LEDs on the user interface indicate power and DMX signal. When
power is applied, the blue "Power" LED is illuminated. The green LED
indicates DMX signal. When no DMX signal is present, the green LED will
flash. When a stable DMX signal is present, the green LED will illuminate fully.
Keypad
returns to the home menu
cancels the current operation and returns to the previous
menu or selection
activates a menu selection or stores a value
pressing once increases a value or menu choice by one.
pressing once decreases a value or menu choice by one.
NOTE:
"+" and "-" values auto repeat with acceleration when pressed and held for two
seconds.
enters "Test Mode" from any menu. Exiting test returns to the previous menu.
Menu Flow Chart
d
DMX: 123 > 128
Level:
d
ETC
DMX
DMX Start Address
[DMX]
[DMX Start Address]
DMX: [501 -> 506]
DMX
DMX Patch
[DMX Patch]
Dim [12] > DMX 512
DMX
DMX loss behavior
[DMX loss behavior]
[Wait and Fade]
DMX
DMX Mode
[DMX Mode]
[Start Address]
d
ETC
Dimmer Num: [12]
Dimmer Num: 12
[Dimmer Curves]
Fluorescent
[Fluorescent]
d
ETC
CH:
Enabled
CH:
Enabled
[Chase]
[01] T: 00.0
Yes
01 T: [00.0]
Yes
ETC
d
General Settings
Set Language
[General Settings]
[Set Language]
[English]
General Settings
LCD Backlight
[LCD Backlight]
[On]
General Settings
Menu Mode
[Menu Mode]
[Normal Menu]
General Settings
Are you Sure?
[Restore Defaults]
[No]
General Settings
Are you Sure?
[Deep Clear System]
[No]
General Settings
Software Version
[Software Version]
v2.#.#
d
DMX:
001 > 006
Level: 25
DMX Patch
Dim 12 > DMX [512]
options include Hold Last Look. When set to Wait
and Fade, "Wait Time: [mm:ss] displays for selection.
options include:
DMX Patch
options include Linear, Switched (non-dim), and Pre-Heat. Set Start Voltage displays
when Fluorescent is the selection. Set Pre-Heat Level displays when Pre-Heat is the selection
CH:
Enabled
CH:
Enabled
01 T: 00.0
Yes
01 T: 00.0
[Yes]
options include:
Francais, Deutsch, Espanol
options include:
Off, Auto
options include:
Advanced Menu
options include:
Yes
option includes Yes.
Sets all curves to Mod Sqr Law, Base Address 1, Erases DMX Patch
First Time Power-up Display
The first time you apply power to the unit, you will be
asked to choose a language for the operating system.
The language options will cycle through at three
second intervals. Press
to set the displayed
language option.
User Interface
First Time Power-up Display
Normal Menu
The SmartBar2 user interface and menu structure provide users an intuitive easy setup with multiple
language options built-in.
The first time you apply power to the unit, you will be
The normal menu is used to view system status and to set the DMX
d
= DMX
The language options will cycle through at three
asked to choose a language for the operating system.
start address for the unit. The start address range is determined by the
T
= Test
The indicator located in the top right hand corner
DMX:
001 > 006
d
second intervals. Press
to set the displayed
a range of 001 - 511, a 4 channel unit has a range of 001 - 509, and
size of the unit but limited to DMX address 512. A two channel unit has
C
= Chase
of the LCD indicates the current control source.
Level: 25
language option.
the 6 channel unit has a range of 001 - 507.
The two LEDs on the user interface indicate power and DMX signal. When
Set Language - English
Set the DMX Start Address
power is applied, the blue "Power" LED is illuminated. The green LED
Choisir la langue - Français
Step 1: Scroll to DMX, press
.
indicates DMX signal. When no DMX signal is present, the green LED will
Sprache auswählen - Deutsch
Step 2: Scroll to DMX Start Address, press
.
flash. When a stable DMX signal is present, the green LED will illuminate fully.
Step 3: Use + or - to scroll the start address range.
Keypad
Seleccionar idioma - Español
Step 4: Press
to set the start address.
returns to the home menu
cancels the current operation and returns to the previous
Test Menu
menu or selection
activates a menu selection or stores a value
The test menu is a tool for testing dimmers and loads. In the absence of a DMX control source, the test menu may also be used to
pressing once increases a value or menu choice by one.
set dimmer levels. Enter test mode from any menu by pressing the test button
.
pressing once decreases a value or menu choice by one.
Set dimmer levels in the test menu
NOTE:
"+" and "-" values auto repeat with acceleration when pressed and held for two
Step 1: Use
or
to select one or [All] dimmers.
enters "Test Mode" from any menu. Exiting test returns to the previous menu.
seconds.
Step 3: Press
Step 2: Use + or - to set a level, press
"Exit Test Mode [Keep Test On]" displays. Options are, [Keep Test On]
. The menu will progress to the next channel.
which exits with test levels still active, [Test: All Off] which releases test levels then
exits Test Mode.
NOTE:
Press << to return to the main menu and clear all test levels.
DMX: 123 > 128
d
Menu Flow Chart
Level:
DMX 512
Replace DMX Transceiver
ETC
d
DMX
DMX Start Address
The DMX transceiver and a replacement spare is located behind the
[DMX]
[DMX Start Address]
DMX: [501 -> 506]
DMX may be daisy chained from one unit to another utilizing
user interface control panel.
DMX
DMX Patch
DMX Patch
the XLR connectors on the front of the unit. The DMX-Thru
connector is self-terminated if no XLR connection is inserted.
Warning: You must remove power to the unit prior
[DMX Patch]
Dim [12] > DMX 512
Dim 12 > DMX [512]
RDM
to removing the control panel.
DMX
DMX loss behavior
options include Hold Last Look. When set to Wait
Step 1: Before removing the control board you must first loosen
[DMX loss behavior]
[Wait and Fade]
and Fade, "Wait Time: [mm:ss] displays for selection.
RDM features of the SmartBar2 are available to RDM control-
the screws on the convenience outlet cover located on
the right side of the user interface.
DMX
DMX Mode
options include:
section above.
lers with standard DMX cabling as described in the DMX
Step 2: Remove the two screws securing the control panel to
[DMX Mode]
[Start Address]
DMX Patch
RDM Identify - when this command is sent from a RDM
the unit.
ETC
d
Dimmer Num: [12]
Dimmer Num: 12
options include Linear, Non-dim (relay), and Pre-Heat. Set Start Voltage displays
controller, the LCD display of the SmartBar2 will flash.
[Dimmer Curves]
Fluorescent
[Fluorescent]
when Fluorescent is the selection. Set Pre-Heat Level displays when Pre-Heat is the selection
DMX Address - displays the DMX address and allows
DMX: 001 > 006
d
ETC
d
CH:
Enabled
CH:
Enabled
CH:
Enabled
CH:
Enabled
addressing to be changed from any RDM controller.
Level: 25
[Chase]
[01] T: 00.0
Yes
01 T: [00.0]
Yes
01 T: 00.0
Yes
01 T: 00.0
[Yes]
d
ETC
[General Settings]
General Settings
[Set Language]
Set Language
[English]
Francais, Deutsch, Espanol
options include:
Step 3: Gently pull the control panel
General Settings
[LCD Backlight]
[On]
LCD Backlight
options include:
Off, Auto
out of the unit to reveal the
control board on the back side.
Step 4: Remove the existing DMX
[Menu Mode]
General Settings
Menu Mode
[Normal Menu]
options include:
Advanced Menu
transceiver chip and replace with
the spare provided with the unit.
General Settings
Are you Sure?
options include:
Yes
Step 5: Replace the control panel into the
[Restore Defaults]
[No]
unit and secure with the two
screws provided.
General Settings
Are you Sure?
Sets all curves to Mod Sqr Law, Base Address 1, Erases DMX Patch
option includes Yes.
Step 6: Re-tighten the outlet cover screws.
[Deep Clear System]
[No]
General Settings
Software Version
[Software Version]
v2.#.#
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Test Menu
The test menu is a tool for testing dimmers and loads. In the absence of a DMX control source, the test menu may also be used to
set dimmer levels. Enter test mode from any menu by pressing the test button
Set dimmer levels in the test menu
Step 1: Use
or
to select one or [All] dimmers.
Step 2: Use + or - to set a level, press
. The menu will progress to the next channel.
Step 3: Press
"Exit Test Mode [Keep Test On]" displays. Options are, [Keep Test On]
which exits with test levels still active, [Test: All Off] which releases test levels then
exits Test Mode.
NOTE:
Press << to return to the main menu and clear all test levels.
DMX 512
DMX may be daisy chained from one unit to another utilizing
the XLR connectors on the front of the unit. The DMX-Thru
connector is self-terminated if no XLR connection is inserted.
RDM
RDM features of the SmartBar2 are available to RDM control-
lers with standard DMX cabling as described in the DMX
section above.
RDM Identify - when this command is sent from a RDM
controller, the LCD display of the SmartBar2 will flash.
DMX Address - displays the DMX address and allows
addressing to be changed from any RDM controller.
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Normal Menu
The normal menu is used to view system status and to set the DMX
start address for the unit. The start address range is determined by the
size of the unit but limited to DMX address 512. A two channel unit has
a range of 001 - 511, a 4 channel unit has a range of 001 - 509, and
the 6 channel unit has a range of 001 - 507.
Set the DMX Start Address
Step 1: Scroll to DMX, press
.
Step 2: Scroll to DMX Start Address, press
.
Step 3: Use + or - to scroll the start address range.
Step 4: Press
to set the start address.
.
Replace DMX Transceiver
The DMX transceiver and a replacement spare is located behind the
user interface control panel.
Warning: You must remove power to the unit prior
to removing the control panel.
Step 1: Before removing the control board you must first loosen
the screws on the convenience outlet cover located on
the right side of the user interface.
Step 2: Remove the two screws securing the control panel to
the unit.
DMX: 001 > 006
d
Level: 25
Step 3: Gently pull the control panel
out of the unit to reveal the
control board on the back side.
Step 4: Remove the existing DMX
transceiver chip and replace with
the spare provided with the unit.
Step 5: Replace the control panel into the
unit and secure with the two
screws provided.
Step 6: Re-tighten the outlet cover screws.
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