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DS6 User Manual
June 2019

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  • Page 1 DS6 User Manual June 2019...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DS6 User Manual Table of Content Safety instructions Intended use 1. HARDWARE Parts list: DS6 System DS6 System Specifications Hardware and Firmware Versions What's included PSU interface 2.CONTROL Color page Color control Setup Page DS mode ON/DS ADDR DS mode OFF/DS ADDR...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    DS6 User Manual Safety instructions Safety instructions Please read through these instructions carefully before operating the DS LED Lighting System, and keep these instructions for future reference. There are numerous safety instructions and warnings that must be followed for your own safety.

  • Page 4: Intended Use

    DS6 User Manual Intended use Intended use This product has been designed as a professional illumination tool for dry environments. Please always follow the safety instructions. Any usage other than described in this manual is not advised and can damage the product and lead to risks such as fire, electric shock, etc.

  • Page 5: Hardware

    DS6 User Manual 1. HARDWARE / DS6 Full System 1. HARDWARE Parts list DS6 System 1 Pcs - DS6 Frame 6 Pcs – DS RGBW LED Light Module 1 Pcs – Power Supply Unit (PSU) 1 Pcs – Communication Handle (Wired DMX/RDM or Wireless Art-Net) 1 Pcs –...

  • Page 6: Ds6 System Specifications

    Input power: 90-260 VAC (Worldwide) 50/60 Hz Cables from PSU to LED module: 32.8' / 10 m Maximum power draw per DS6 PSU: 600 watts Dimensions of a single light module: 34" x 22"/87 x 55 cm, 33.5lb/15.2kg Dimensions of the flightcase (shipping): 45" x 24" x 10"/110 x 60 x 27 cm 99lb/45kg...

  • Page 7: Hardware And Firmware Versions

    DS6 User Manual 1. HARDWARE / Hardware and Firmware Versions Hardware and Firmware Versions This user manual covers features up to v2.67.5 firmware. Some functionality may not be available with earlier firmware versions Firmware updates are released on a semi-regular basis. We recommend updating to the latest available firmware version so all product features are available.

  • Page 8: What's Included

    LUTs (lookup tables). The Light module stores DMX Addressing info. Frame - The DS6 is a frame fitted with 6 independent RGBW light modules. Cabling and dimmers are built into the frame to forestall a tangle of wiring and connec- tions.
  • Page 9 DS6 User Manual 1. HARDWARE / What's included Diffuser Lens - A two-sided holograph- Frame Cable - 32.8 ft or 10 m-long female ic lens that determines the beam spread to female connector. Allows you to place (either 34 or 76°) and softens the light.

  • Page 10: Psu Interface

    DS6 User Manual 1. HARDWARE / PSU interface Contact pins PSU interface Screen Gateway to your DS6 system. All color pa- rameters, settings and system information is presented on here. Controls A keypad, and twist knob. Keypad has Screen up,down,left,right, and center “OK” buttons.
  • Page 11 DS6 User Manual 1. HARDWARE / PSU interface Contact pins A five pin connector on top of the PSU for interacting with communication handles. Status indicator The status indicator diode on the front provides the following feedback signals about the state of the PSU: •...
  • Page 12 DS6 User Manual 1. HARDWARE / PSU interface Installing diffusion Start with installing the clips to the fixture. Install the clips on the sides of the both light module columns leaving the middle and top ones empty for the diffusion to run trough.
  • Page 13 • PSU can operate without communica- tion handle being present. Communication handle is accessible for both DS3 and DS6 and can be instantly swapped if needed across both platforms. On the back of the PSU is a bolt keeping the A bolt keeping the communication communication handle attached to the PSU.
  • Page 14 DS6 User Manual 1. HARDWARE / PSU interface DS6 PSUs can be formed into a stack (maximum of 2 DS6 PSUs) in order to accom- modate larger lighting configurations. A stack of PSUs is always controlled by the PSU on top.
  • Page 15 DS6 User Manual 1. HARDWARE / PSU interface Junior pin installation DS6 has two sockets to install the junior pin to. From the factory it comes with junior pin installed to the bottom socket of the frame. Follow these steps when wanting to install junior pin to the offset front mount.

  • Page 16: Control

    DS6 User Manual 2. CONTROL / Color page / Color control 2.CONTROL Color page Color control From all menu pages “COLOR” menu will Turn the rotary knob slowly for precise con- always be accessible from the bottom of trol. The incremental raise of the value in...
  • Page 17 DS6 User Manual 2. CONTROL / Color page / Color control Saturation presets are: -120%, -100%, Furthermore, holding down the OK button or Rotary Knob for two seconds on the in- -50%, 0%, 50%, 100%, 120%. tensity parameter lets you increase or de- 5.
  • Page 18 DS6 User Manual 2. CONTROL / Color page / Color control Colorwheel 1500 K GREEN (120°) YELLOW (60°) CYAN (180°) RED (0°) BLUE (240°) MAGENTA (300°) WHITE POINT CAN BE CHANGED FROM 1500 K TO 10000 K GREEN (120°) YELLOW (60°) RED (0°)
  • Page 19 Covering the lamp unit even partially is not recommended, as it will increase the chanc- es of it reaching this critical temperature. Consult with Digital Sputnik technical support if you have questions about a custom application in extreme conditions.

  • Page 20: Setup Page

    DS6 User Manual 2. CONTROL / Setup page Setup Page Allows the user to alter specific function- ality and check working information about the PSU and light modules. To navigate between the DS DMX, SETUP and WiFi pages, use the left and right ar- row keys when the page name is highlight- 1.
  • Page 21 DS6 User Manual 2. CONTROL / Setup page 3. Curve - changes the dimming curve of the value range. It can be set so the value is increased and decreased linearly(LIN) or by a square factor(SQR). Note that when using “LIN” the light output...

  • Page 22: Ds Mode On/Ds Addr

    DS6 User Manual 2. CONTROL / DS DMX page DS mode ON/DS ADDR “DS mode” “ON” should only be used when controlling PSU from the “DS DMX” iOS app. When in need to change DMX universe or DMX mode set “DS mode” to “OFF”...

  • Page 23: Ds Mode Off/Ds Addr

    DS6 User Manual 2. CONTROL / DS DMX page If “DS MODE” is ”ON”, the selected PSU (and DS mode OFF/ DMX mode example the PSU underneath, if stacked) will assume • DS16 - DMX personality. the standard DMX subset of the “DS16”...

  • Page 24: Various Dmx Personalities

    DS6 User Manual 2. CONTROL / DS DMX page Various DMX personalities Mode Description Number of channels DS16 Standard DS modes. DS MODE=ON uses DS16 by default. ITSH16 Similar to DS8/16, with positive saturation. ITSH8 XFADE16 Crossfade modes XFADE8 RGB8 (no fan control)
  • Page 25 DS6 User Manual 2. CONTROL / DS DMX page A quick and easy way to address multiple light modules at once is to highlight any light modules DMX address and press the “OK” button on the control pad. This will display the “ASSIGN ADDRESSES”...

  • Page 26: Wifi Page

    DS6 User Manual 2. CONTROL / WiFi page WiFi page Network information can be found on the WiFi page of the menu. To navigate between the DS DMX page, SETUP and WiFi pages, use the left and right arrow keys when the page name is highlighted.
  • Page 27 DS WiFi handle to another DS WiFi handle, or to an existing WiFi network (a wireless router). If possible connect the DS6 to a DHCP enabled router. This ensures that the IP address, gateway, DNS1 and DNS2 are...
  • Page 28 IP address) with It is not possible to manually change the IP the firewalls (temporarily) turned off first to address from the control panel of the DS6. establish a baseline. As of this Firmware v2.67.5 RDM manage- When transmitting data via Art-Net or ment over Art-Net is not supported.
  • Page 29 • DMX addresses of light modules (these are not stored in the PSU) Upon reboot, Remote=DMX on DS6 will be automatically changed to WiFi in case a working WiFi module is positively identified. Similarly, Remote=WiFi on DS6 will be...

  • Page 30: Upgrade

    All Digital Sputnik PSUs are upgrade- able by the user. A Windows or macOS Upgrade Utility can be downloaded from the Digital Sputnik webpage. The update can be performed via the DS WiFi module, or through a wired connection (DMX to USB cable with FTDi chip).

  • Page 31: Warning Codes (Flashing Codes)

    DMX stream is incoming from the XLR-5 pin on the DMX/RDM handle. Works under Remote=DMX only. Unable to communicate with DS6 frame or another device in a stack. The “DEVICE ID ERROR” device attempts to perform a new identification sequence.

  • Page 32: Error Codes

    Critical/blocking codes; the device attempts to clear these every 30 seconds. A manual attempt to clear the error can also be made on the DS6 from a single device or Master (topmost) device in a stack, by pressing OK when the code is on screen. But when the problem persists the code reappears immediately.

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