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- Page 1 MANUAL ENGLISH Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Ordercode: 43740 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Table of contents Warning ....................................3 Safety Instructions ................................. 3 Operating Determinations ............................5 Rigging .................................... 5 Connection with the mains............................7 Return Procedure ................................7 Claims ....................................7 Description of the device ..............................8 Features ..................................8 Overview .................................. - Page 3 Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile 6.7. Calibration ................................. 30 6.8. Delayed Output ..............................31 6.9. Factory ................................31 7. Information ................................31 DMX Channels ................................32 4 Channels ................................32 6 Channels ................................32 10 Channels ................................33 Maintenance ..................................35 Troubleshooting ................................35 No Light ..................................
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Page 4: Warning
Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing. Your shipment includes: ● Showtec Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile ● Schuko to True1 pro power cable (1,5 m) ●... - Page 5 ● If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Showtec dealer for service.
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Page 6: Operating Determinations
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Operating Determinations ● This device is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects. ● The minimum distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be bigger than 0,5 meter. - Page 7 Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile The Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile can be placed on a flat stage floor, by means of the included mounting bracket, or be mounted to any kind of truss with a clamp and a quick-lock bracket. Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property!
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Page 8: Connection With The Mains
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place. International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable BROWN YELLOW/COPPER... -
Page 9: Description Of The Device
Description of the device Features The Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile is a versatile RGBW wash fixture with wireless operation. The onboard lithium- ion battery, combined with smart software provide an extended operating time of up to 15 hours, regardless of the intensity of the light output. Wireless DMX and the color programs will help create a solution for each application. -
Page 10: Overview
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Overview Fig. 01 01) 8 x Prolight Opto RGBW 4-in-1 10 W LEDs 02) Adjustment screw 03) 100–240 V True1 pro power connector IN 04) 100–240 V True1 pro power connector OUT 05) 5-pin DMX connector OUT... -
Page 11: Installation
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Installation Remove all packing materials from the Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Connect all cables. Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly. -
Page 12: Installing The Barndoor (43742)
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Installing the Barndoor (43742) 01) Pull on the spring-loaded locking screws, on both sides of the Barndoor, to unlock the mechanism. Fig. 04 02) Place the Barndoor on the Helix, to secure the Barndoor’s screws in the Helix’s mounting holes. -
Page 13: Installing The Tophat (43741)
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Installing the Tophat (43741) 01) Pull on the spring-loaded locking screws, on both sides of the Tophat, to unlock the mechanism. Fig. 07 02) Place the Tophat on the Helix, to secure the Tophat’s screws in the Helix’s mounting holes. -
Page 14: Set Up And Operation
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Set Up and Operation Follow the directions below, as they pertain to your preferred operation mode. Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa. -
Page 15: Multiple Helixes (Master / Slave Control)
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Multiple Helixes (Master / Slave Control) 01) Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141). 03) Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket. -
Page 16: Multiple Helixes (Dmx Control)
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Multiple Helixes (DMX Control) 01) Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141). 03) Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket. -
Page 17: Multiple Helixes (Wireless Dmx Control)
When the device is in Auto mode or Built-in Programs mode, please ensure that the paired 2.4GHz wireless signal transmitter is OFF. The Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile is only a W-DMX receiver and never a W-DMX transmitter Connect the Helix to the Wireless DMX Signal Transmitter The Helix cannot actively match a random wireless signal transmitter. -
Page 18: Example 1
The Helix cannot send any wireless signals. Therefore, the slave Helix fixtures must always be connected via a DMX signal cable. The Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile is only a W-DMX receiver and never a W-DMX transmitter When the Helix operates in DMX or Slave mode, it can receive a wireless DMX signal (CH1–512) and at the same time it can also send a DMX signal, via its DMX output (05), through a DMX cable. -
Page 19: Example 2
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Example 2 The Showtec Operator Air (50726) sends out a wireless signal with 512 channels and the Helix picks up this signal. Connect the Helix to the wireless DMX signal transmitter The Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile cannot actively search for wireless signal transmitters. -
Page 20: Charging The Built-In Battery
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Charging the built-in battery The device is equipped with an 18,5 V/13 AH lithium-ion battery. 01) Turn off the power switch (08). 02) Plug in the True1 pro power cable. 03) While the battery is charging, the red LED on the left-hand side of the display will light up. -
Page 21: Data Cabling
DAP Audio DMX Terminator 3-pin. Ordercode FLA42. ● DAP Audio DMX Terminator 5-pin. Ordercode FLA43. Note: connect the Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile with the dedicated special XLR cables for outdoor use. FL83150 – Neutrik DMX Cable 5-pin XLR IP65 (1,5 m) FL833 –... -
Page 22: Control Panel
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Control Panel A) Battery (charging) LED indicator OLED display C) UP button D) SET button DOWN button MODE button G) W-DMX LED indicator Battery (full) LED indicator Fig. 15 DMX Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller. The fixtures respond to the DMX signal from the controller. -
Page 23: Menu Overview
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Menu Overview Ordercode: 43740... - Page 24 Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Ordercode: 43740...
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Page 25: Main Menu Options
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Main Menu Options Upon start-up, the display will show the current software version, temperature and the signal type. 1. DMX Settings With this menu you can set the DMX address, choose the desired DMX mode and activate/deactivate the wireless DMX. -
Page 26: Channels
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile 1.2. Channels With this menu you can set the desired DMX channel mode. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to set the desired DMX channel mode. Choose one of the 3 options: ● 4 channels ● 6 channels ●... -
Page 27: Manual Mode
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile 2. Manual Mode With this menu you can manually set the desired color. 01) While in the main menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose MANUAL. 02) Press the SET button to enter the menu. The display will show: 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose one of the 4 colors: Red, Green, Blue and White. -
Page 28: Program 01
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile 4.1. Program 01 01) If you have chosen program 01, the display will show: 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose one of the 2 options: ● COLOR ● STROBE 03) Press the SET button to enter the desired menu. -
Page 29: Settings
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile 6. Settings With this menu you can adjust the device’s settings. 01) While in the main menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose SETTINGS. 02) Press the SET button to enter the menu. The display will show: 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose one of the 9 submenus: ●... -
Page 30: Dimmer Speed
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile 6.2. Dimmer Speed With this menu you can set the dimmer speed. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select FAST or SMOOTH. 02) Press the SET button to confirm your choice. 6.3. DMX Fail With this menu you can set the device’s behavior in case of a DMX failure. -
Page 31: Dmx Sync
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Note: After the working time is set, the maximum operating power of the device will be limited, according to the current capacity of the battery, to achieve the set working time. However, if the capacity of the battery is too low, the set time is too long and the working time is not sufficient, then it will run at the minimum power, and the specific time will be shorter than the set time. -
Page 32: Delayed Output
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile 6.8. Delayed Output With this menu you can set the amount of time that needs to pass before the light output becomes activated. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the output delay time between 00H00M–24H00m, in increments of 30 minutes. -
Page 33: Dmx Channels
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile DMX Channels 4 Channels Channel 1 – Red 0–255 Gradual adjustment Red, from dark to brightest Channel 2 – Green 0–255 Gradual adjustment Green, from dark to brightest Channel 3 – Blue 0–255 Gradual adjustment Blue, from dark to brightest Channel 4 –... -
Page 34: Channels
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile 10 Channels Channel 1 – Dimmer – Dimmer intensity, from dark to brightest Channel 2 – Strobe CH1 must be open; CH3–24 must be open – Not functional – Strobe flash frequency, from OFF to highest frequency Channel 3 –... - Page 35 Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Channel 4 – Color switch/Color flow CH1 must be open 0–5 Not functional 6–15 Color switch 1 16–25 Color switch 2 26–35 Color switch 3 36–45 Color switch 4 46–55 Color switch 5 56–65 Color switch 6 66–75...
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Page 36: Maintenance
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Maintenance The Showtec Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light output will be significantly reduced. Disconnect the mains power supply and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Wipe the front glass panel clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth. - Page 37 Check if power is switched on and No power to the fixture One or more cables are plugged in fixtures do not ● Return the device to your Showtec function at all Internal fuse blown dealer Fixtures reset The controller is not connected ●...
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Page 38: Product Specifications
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Product Specifications Model: Showtec Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Input voltage: 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 75 W DMX linking: 30pcs Dimensions: 367 x 126 x 307 mm (LxWxH) Weight: 7,5 kg (incl. battery) Operating and Programming:... -
Page 39: Dimensions
Helix M1000 Q4 Mobile Dimensions Ordercode: 43740... - Page 40 ©2019 Showtec...