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............................... 16 Installation..............................17 Starting up..............................21 Connections and operating elements................... 24 Operation..............................32 7.1 Operating controls on the device....................
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Table of contents Plug and connection assignments....................56 Troubleshooting............................57 Cleaning............................... 60 Protecting the environment......................61 LED floodlight...
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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.
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. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’...
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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.
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. LED Flood Panel 150 20° LED Flood Panel 150 40°...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for use as an electronic lighting effect by means of LED technology. 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.
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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.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside 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.
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Safety instructions WARNING! 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. NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation.
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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. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
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Safety instructions 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. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
Features Features This LED floodlight is suitable for use in clubs, bars, theatres, exhibitions, etc. Special features of the device: 150 × 10 mm colour LEDs (RGB) Control via DMX, via buttons and display on the unit as well as an optionally available IR remote control 10 preprogrammed automatic shows Sound control...
Installation Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
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Installation NOTICE! Risk of overheating The distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1.5 m (19.7in). Provide 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.
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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 unit in hanging or standing position.
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Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. LED floodlight...
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. LED Flood Panel 150 20° LED Flood Panel 150 40°...
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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.
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Starting up Connections in master/slave When you configure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the first unit will control the mode other units for an automatic, sound-activated, synchronized show. This function is ideal when you want to start a show immediately. Connect the DMX output of the master device to the DMX input of the first slave device.
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front and rear side LED floodlight...
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Connections and operating elements 1 LEDs 2 Bracket adjustment knobs 3 Infrared sensor for the remote control signals 4 Vents 5 Control panel and connections LED Flood Panel 150 20° LED Flood Panel 150 40°...
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Connections and operating elements Control panel and connections LED floodlight...
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Connections and operating elements 6 Display 7 DMX indicator: Flashes when the device is configured for ‘DMX’ mode, but not receiving a DMX signal. If no DMX cable is connected, the DMX indicator lights continuously. 8 [Mode] Activates the main menu for selecting the operating mode. 9 [Setup] Selects an option of the respective operating mode.
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Connections and operating elements 13 [DMX Out] DMX output 14 [Power Out] IEC chassis socket to power another device with mains voltage. 15 [Power In] IEC chassis plug for the power cable. Below, the range of the allowable operating voltage is specified. LED floodlight...
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Connections and operating elements Remote control A remote control is optional accessory and not included. LED Flood Panel 150 20° LED Flood Panel 150 40°...
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Connections and operating elements 16 [ON/OFF] Button to turn the device on and off. 17 [AUTO] Activates the ‘Automatic‘ mode. 18 [PRG] Activates the operating mode ‘Preprogrammed automatic show’. 19 [SOUND] Activates the sound-control. 20 [SPEED] Adjusts the process speed in ‘Preprogrammed automatic show’ mode. 21 [STROBE] Activates the strobe effect in ‘Preprogrammed automatic show’...
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Connections and operating elements 23 [Dimming] Brightness control. 24 [–] Decreases the displayed value by one. 25 [0] … [9] Numeric keys. 26 Buttons for colour selection. [W] for white light, [A] for amber light, [R], [G], or [B] for primary colours red, green and blue, the coloured buttons for directly selecting a mixed colour.
Operation Operation 7.1 Operating controls on the device Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds, the display indicates that a reset is in progress. The device is then ready for use. Press [Mode]to activate the main menu and select an operating mode.
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Operation Operating mode ‘Preprog‐ A preprogrammed automatic show can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand- rammed automatic show’ alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting takes effect only when the device is not operated under DMX control. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Pr.xx’...
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Operation Programme Description ‘Pr.08’ Fading red only ‘Pr.09’ Fading green only ‘Pr.10’ Fading blue only Settings for programme 01: For ‘Pr.01’ , you can choose from 7 predefined colours. After programme selection, press [Setup]. Using [Up] and [Down] , you can now select one of the colour settings ‘1.––r’ to ‘8.00F’ ; see the table below.
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Operation Value Colour setting ‘5.––b’ Blue ‘6.–rb’ Red + blue ‘7.rgb’ Red + green + blue ‘8.00F’ No function Press [Setup] again to set the brightness of the colours and the flash frequency for the strobe effect. Depending on the mode, the display shows one of the following values: ‘rxxx’ , ‘gxxx’ , ‘bxxx’...
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Operation Operating mode ‘Auto’ Automatic operation can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting takes effect only when the device is not operated under DMX control. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Auto’...
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Operation Sound control Sound control can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting takes effect only when the device is not operated under DMX control. Press [Mode] until the display shows ‘SU.xx’...
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Operation DMX mode This setting is only relevant if the device is being controlled via DMX. Press [Mode] until the display shows ‘d.xxx’ . Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel used by the device (DMX address). Use [Up] and [Down] to select a value in the range from ‘d.001’...
Operation ‘8-ch’ (eight channels) 7.2 Remote control If the device neither is working as Slave in a Master / Slave configuration nor is not controlled via DMX you can control it using the remote control. Switching on / off Use [ON/OFF] to switch the device on and off. Operating mode ‘Automatic’...
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Operation Operating mode ‘Preprog‐ Press [PRG]. Use [+] and [–] to select a value between ‘Pr.01’ and ‘Pr.14’ . rammed automatic show’ In the ‘Preprogrammed automatic show’ mode, you can activate the strobe effect. Press [STROBE] and use [+] and [–] to select a value between ‘FS00’ (slow) and ‘FS99’ (fast). Press again [STROBE] to turn the strobe effect off.
Operation Colour selection Use the coloured buttons to select a colour tone in any mode. The following assignment applies: Button Colour Button Colour Button Colour Cyan Light red Purple Light green Green Magenta Light blue Blue Orange Yellow Amber Cold white Warm white White 7.3 DMX mode...
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Operation Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity red (0 %…100 %) 0…255 Intensity green (0 %…100 %) 0…255 Intensity blue (0 %…100 %) Functions in 4-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0 %…100 %) 0…255 Intensity red (0 %…100 %) 0…255 Intensity green (0 %…100 %) 0…255...
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Operation Functions in 8-channel DMX In 8-channel mode, multiple devices can be grouped through an identical DMX address. Press mode [Setup] and assign an ID in the range from ‘Id.01’ to … ‘Id.66’ . You can directly control single or multiple devices through the assigned ID via channel 7.
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Operation Channel Value Function 0…255 Slow…fast If channel 6 = 250…255: Sound control response characteristic 0…255 Slow…fast 0…255 Intensity Green (0 %…100 %), if channel 6 = 0 0…255 Intensity Blue (0 %…100 %), if channel 6 = 0 0…9 No function 10…255 Strobe effect flash frequency, slow…fast...
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Operation Channel Value Function 100…124 Programme Pr05, rapid change three colours 125…149 Programme Pr06, random 1 150…174 Programme Pr07, random 2 175…199 Programme Pr08, fading red only 200…224 Programme Pr09, fading green only 225…249 Programme Pr10, fading blue only 250…255 Sound control You can directly control single or multiple devices of a group via channel 7 by assigning the same ID.
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Operation Channel Value Function 40…49 50…59 60…69 70…79 80…89 90…99 100…109 ID10 110…119 ID11 120…129 ID12 130…139 ID13 140…149 ID14 150…159 ID15 LED floodlight...
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Operation Channel Value Function 160…169 ID16 170…179 ID17 180…189 ID18 190…199 ID19 200…209 ID20 ID21 ID22 ID23 … … ID65 ID66 LED Flood Panel 150 20° LED Flood Panel 150 40°...
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Operation Channel Value Function 0…250 No function 251…255 Delayed LED power-up LED floodlight...
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Technical specifications LED Flood Panel LED Flood Panel 150 20° 150 40° Item no. 235358 Item no. 235359 Power consumption 18 W Supply voltage 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow-blow Degree of protection IP20 Mounting options...
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Technical specifications Further information LED Flood Panel LED Flood Panel 150 20° 150 40° Item no. 235358 Item no. 235359 Design Flat PAR Flat PAR Colour mixture LED type Unicoloured Unicoloured Base housing Fanless Remote control Optional Optional Wireless DMX Housing colour Black Black...
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’...
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.
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Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light Check the mains connection and the main fuse. No response to the DMX con‐ 1. If the unit is in DMX mode and a DMX controller is troller connected and turned on, the LED (6) behind the first digit of the display will flash.
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2. Move the remote control closer to the unit. 3. Check the remote control battery. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. LED Flood Panel 150 20° LED Flood Panel 150 40°...
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.
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective 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.
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