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- Page 1 MANUAL ENGLISH Pixel Bubble 80 MKII Ordercode: 41094 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII Table of contents Warning ....................................2 Safety Instructions ................................. 2 Operating Determinations ............................4 Rigging .................................... 4 Connection with the mains ............................5 Return Procedure ................................5 Claims ....................................5 Description of the device ..............................6 Frontside.................................. -
Page 3: 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 Pixel Bubble 80 MKII • Powercon power cable (1,5 m) •... - Page 4 • If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue the 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 5: Operating Determinations
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII 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 1 meter. -
Page 6: Connection With The Mains
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always check if the right color cable is connected to the right place. International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable BROWN YELLOW/COPPER PHASE... -
Page 7: Description Of The Device
The set includes 15 x 1-meter long LED strings but it is possible to connect a maximum of 30 LED strings to the Pixel Bubble. The Pixel Bubble 80 MKII supports the most popular protocols, such as: DMX, ArtNet and KlingNet. -
Page 8: Backside
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII Backside Fig. 02 04) Powercon power connector 100-240V OUT 05) 3-pin DMX signal connector IN 06) RJ45 ArtNet/KlingNet connector IN 07) RJ45 ArtNet/KlingNet connector OUT 08) 3-pin DMX signal connector OUT 09) Power switch ON/OFF 10) Powercon power connector 100-240V IN... -
Page 9: Installation
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII Installation Remove all packing materials from the Pixel Bubble 80 MKII. Check if 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 10: Control Modes
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII Control Modes There are 3 modes: • Auto Mode • Master/Slave • DMX-512 (8CH, 150CH, 225CH, 300CH, 375CH, 450CH)/ArtNet/KlingNet One Pixel Bubble (Auto Mode) 01) Fasten the effect light to a firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. -
Page 11: Multiple Pixel Bubbles (Dmx Control)
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII Multiple Pixel Bubbles (DMX Control) 01) Fasten the effect light to a firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141). 03) Use a 3-pin XLR cable to connect the Pixel Bubbles and other devices. -
Page 12: Multiple Pixel Bubbles (Artnet/Klingnet Control)
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII Multiple Pixel Bubbles (ArtNet/KlingNet Control) 01) Fasten the effect light to a firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141). 03) Use a CAT-5/CAT-6 cable to connect the Pixel Bubble’s "in" socket to your software/light controller’s output. -
Page 13: Fixture Linking
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows of two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support. -
Page 14: Control Panel
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII The Pixel Bubble 80 MKII can be operated with a light controller in control mode or without the controller in stand-alone mode. Control Panel A) LCD display MENU button C) UP button D) DOWN button ENTER button Fig. -
Page 15: Menu Overview
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII Menu Overview Ordercode: 41094... -
Page 16: Main Menu Options
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII Main Menu Options Auto Mode DMX channel mode settings DMX-512 Mode Software information Strip length/quantity settings Network settings Master/Slave Mode 1. Auto Mode With this menu, you can set the built-in programs. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. -
Page 17: Dmx Channel Mode Settings
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII 2. DMX channel mode settings With this menu, you can choose the desired DMX channel mode. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle between the following 6 DMX channel modes: 8-channel mode (default) 150-channel mode. -
Page 18: Dmx Address
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII 3. DMX Address With this menu, you can set the desired DMX address. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose the desired DMX address. The DMX address range depends on the choice of DMX channel mode. -
Page 19: Network Settings
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII 6. Network Settings With this menu, you can adjust the device’s properties, such as the IP address, subnet mask and the universes. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. -
Page 20: Dmx Channels
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII DMX Channels 8 channels Channel 1 – Dimmer intensity 0-255 Gradual adjustment, from dark to brightest 0-100% Channel 2 – Strobe 0-255 Strobe frequency, from low to high frequency Channel 3 – Red Dimmer must be open... - Page 21 Pixel Bubble 80 MKII Note: In 150-channel mode, 225-channel mode, 300-channel mode, 375-channel mode and 450- channel mode, the numbers of LEDs progress horizontally. See below: Ordercode: 41094...
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Page 22: 150 Channels
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII 150 channels Channel 1 – Red LED 1 0-255 Gradual adjustment Red, from 0-100% Channel 2 – Green LED 1 0-255 Gradual adjustment Green, from 0-100% Channel 3 – Blue LED 1 0-255 Gradual adjustment Blue, from 0-100% Channel 4 –... -
Page 23: 225 Channels
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII 225 channels Channel 1 – Red LED 1 0-255 Gradual adjustment Red, from 0-100% Channel 2 – Green LED 1 0-255 Gradual adjustment Green, from 0-100% Channel 3 – Blue LED 1 0-255 Gradual adjustment Blue, from 0-100% Channel 4 –... -
Page 24: 300 Channels
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII 300 channels Channel 1 – Red LED 1 0-255 Gradual adjustment Red, from 0-100% Channel 2 – Green LED 1 0-255 Gradual adjustment Green, from 0-100% Channel 3 – Blue LED 1 0-255 Gradual adjustment Blue, from 0-100% Channel 4 –... -
Page 25: 375 Channels
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII 375 channels Channel 1 – Red LED 1 0-255 Gradual adjustment Red, from 0-100% Channel 2 – Green LED 1 0-255 Gradual adjustment Green, from 0-100% Channel 3 – Blue LED 1 0-255 Gradual adjustment Blue, from 0-100% Channel 4 –... -
Page 26: 450 Channels
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII 450 channels Channel 1 – Red LED 1 0-255 Gradual adjustment Red, from 0-100% Channel 2 – Green LED 1 0-255 Gradual adjustment Green, from 0-100% Channel 3 – Blue LED 1 0-255 Gradual adjustment Blue, from 0-100% Channel 4 –... -
Page 27: Connecting To A Network
ArtNet settings 01) Install any ArtNet-based software on your PC (Windows or Mac). 02) Connect the power supply to the Pixel Bubble 80 MKII. 03) Connect the device’s Ethernet connector (06) to your software/light controller’s Ethernet connector, by using a CAT-5/CAT-6 cable. -
Page 28: How To Make A Data Cable
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII How to make a data cable A Standard ETHERNET Cable can be used to replace the Data Cable required to transmit the data for the Pixel Bubble 80 MKII. Please follow the instructions below in order to create an extra Net Cable. -
Page 29: Maintenance
04) The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue. The Pixel Bubble 80 MKII 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. -
Page 30: No Response To Dmx
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII No Response to DMX Suspect the DMX cable or connectors, a controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card malfunction. 01) Check the DMX setting. Make sure that DMX addresses are correct. 02) Check the DMX cable: Unplug the unit; change the DMX cable; then reconnect to electrical power. -
Page 31: Product Specifications
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII Product Specifications Model: Showtec Pixel Bubble 80 MKII Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC, 60/50Hz Power consumption: DMX linking: 30pcs Dimensions: 1000 x 65 x 73 mm (LxWxH) Weight: 5,2 kg Operating and Programming: Signal pin OUT: Pin 1 (earth), pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) -
Page 32: Dimensions
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII Dimensions Ordercode: 41094... -
Page 33: Notes
Pixel Bubble 80 MKII Notes Ordercode: 41094... - Page 34 Pixel Bubble 80 MKII Ordercode: 41094...
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