Please use the original packaging if the product is to be transported. Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the unit are forbidden due to safety reasons! 3. Description of the ArcPower 144 1 - Fuse Holder 2 - Power Cord...
4.1 Connection to the mains: CE version: This version of ArcPower 144 is equipped with auto-switching power supply that automatically adjusts to any 50/60Hz AC power source from 100-240 Volts. Carefully prepare the end of the the supply cord and fit a suitable plug.A 3-prong grounding-type plug must be installed following the manufacturer´s instructions.The earth has to be connected!
Flat surface Mounting holes The ArcPower 144 should be be placed on a non-f lammable f lat surface in any orientation and fixed by the four screws.There are 4 mounting holes of 5x7 mm in housing of the driver. 4.3 Conection cables 1.
Warning! Accidental connection DMX 512 Input/Output to non-DMX 512 device (e.g.Ethernet network Hub) can demage the ArcPower 144. Maximum total cable length between one LED zone output of the Arcpower 144 and all its connected LED modules is 80 metres.
Maximum possible number of LED modules connected to the one zone of ArcPower 144: total Green Blue White Max. number of Model LEDs LEDs LEDs LEDs LEDs connected modules ArcLine 12 RGB ArcLine 24 RGB ArcLine 36 RGB ArcLine Optic 12 RGB...
7. DMX protocol version 1.1 Mode/Channel Type of Value Function control ZONE 1 Red LED 1 0-255 Red LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Green LED 1 0-255 Green LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional Blue LED 1 0-255 Blue LED saturation control (0-100%) proportional White LED 1 0-255...
Dimmer intensity from 0% to 100% proportional 8. Control board The control panel situated on the top cover of the ArcPower 144 allows DMX address- ing, calling Built-in programs and setting the fixture behaviour. Control elements: [ENTER] button- enters menu, confirms adjusted values and leaves menu.
3. Use the [UP] and [Down] buttons to select the desired address. 4. Confirm by pressing [ENTER]. After having addressed ArcPower 144, you may now start operating ArcPower 144 via your DMX controller. 8.2 Program running By entering this menu a complete overview of all programs is offered, from which the program to be run can be selected by pressing [ENTER].
* Both Fade time and Standing time use the same conversion table in order to convert DMX values. DMX values to time values: Time Time Time Time Time [sec.] [min.] [min.] [min.] [min.] 18.4 42.7 20.2 45.4 80.7 48.2 84.4 88.2 22.5 28.2...
For detail description of all channels see DMX protocol. i.bL. - Initial blink. If this function is on, ArcPower 144 makes auto-calibration (All LEDs light on 100% for short time) after switching it on. If this function is set off, you have to set manually every colour on max. brightness after switching on the driver before starting regular operating.
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1. DMX Software Uploader program is available from the ANOLIS web site at www.anolis.cz. 2. Make a new directory (e.g. Anolis_Uploader) on your hard disk and download the software to it. 3. Unpack the program from the archive. Program file has name: DSU_name of corresponding fixture_SoftwareID.
9600 Baud,8 Data Bits,Non Parity,One Stop Bit,No Flow Control Required. 9.4 Zone commands The ArcPower 144 uses the 3 types of the zone commands which can be used in a suitable software running on PC. All zone commands stated below have to be send to the ArcPower 144 in ASCII codes.
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zone Z blue; zone Z white; zone Z yellow; zone Z cyan; zone Z magenta; zone Z blackout; Z ...means number of the zone (0-9) red/green/blue/white/yellow/cyan/magenta..determines colour blackout..closes light output ;.....means end of character sequence Examples: zone 3 green; zone 0 blackout; Type 2: Colour mixing-RGB The syntax of the command is: zone Z r,g,b;...
11. Replacing the fuse 1. Before replacing the fuse, unplug mains lead! 2. Unscrew the fuse holder on the rear side of the ArcPower 144 with a fitting screwdriver from the housing (anti-clockwise). 3. Remove the old fuse from the fuse holder.
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