Botex ART-4 RGBW User Manual

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ART-4 RGBW /
ART-9 RGBW
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  • Page 1 ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 01.04.2020, ID: 477612, 477613...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operating..............................22 6.1 Turning the device on / off......................22 6.1.1 Button combination for standby mode................23 6.1.2 Fade time............................24 6.2 Built-in colour programmes......................25 6.3 Brightness............................25 6.4 Run duration............................26 ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 4 6.6.3 Locking / unlocking scene recording mode............... 31 6.7 Functions in DMX mode........................ 32 6.8 Turning the click tone on and off....................33 6.9 Factory defaults..........................34 6.10 Data transfer............................ 34 Technical specifications........................36 Protecting the environment......................39 ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 5: General Information

    Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 6: Further Information

    Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics Online guides and terms. Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline. If you have any problems with the device the customer service will Service gladly assist you. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 7: Notational Conventions

    The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 8: Symbols And Signal Words

    NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 9 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 11 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. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 12 By all means you have to observe all electrical safety instructions applicable at the place of operation. NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 13 Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by qualified service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 14 Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 15: Features

    9 storable scenes and 9 storable colours (ART-9 RGBW) 10 built-in colour programmes with adjustable duration and one automatic programme Definable fade times from 0 to 4 seconds (ART-4 RGBW) or 0 to 9 seconds (ART-9 RGBW) for switching on and changing colours...
  • Page 16: Installation And Starting Up

    First connect your LED stripes to the [PWM Out] terminals and the devices to be controlled to the [DMX Out] terminals. Then establish the connection to a power supply unit (12 – 24 V). ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 17 Failure to do so may result in electric shock and risk of fire and loss of life. By all means you have to observe all electrical safety instructions applicable at the place of operation. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 18: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls ART-4 RGBW ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 19 Connections and controls ART-9 RGBW ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 20 The LED lights up as soon as output signals are present. 7 Touch dial Increases or decreases the value of the currently selected parameter. Click tones will sound until the minimum or maximum values are reached. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 21 Mains connection and PWM output, designed as a 7-pin terminal (note the device label when connecting the cables) 12 [LINK OUT] LINK output for networking up to 32 devices, designed as a 4-pin terminal (note the device label when connecting the cables) ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 22: Operating

    The device switches on and starts the last saved set‐ ting. Press and hold for two seconds to put the device to Standby mode. ð The outputs are off. Press and hold for two seconds to turn the device back on again. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 23: Button Combination For Standby Mode

    ð The device is being put into standby mode. To start the device, press any key. Press and hold [P] and simultaneously for about ten seconds to cancel the button combination. ð The LEDs of all buttons flash briefly once. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 24: Fade Time

    0 s (no fade time) ART-9 RGBW Button [C] / [B] / [S] / [P] Fade time 0 s (no fade time) ð The LEDs of all buttons flash briefly once. The setting has been accepted. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 25: Built-In Colour Programmes

    ð The [B] button LED lights. There is a click sound. Use the touch dial to set the brightness from 0 … 255. Turn the touch control clockwise to increase the brightness, counterclockwise to decrease the brightness. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 26: Run Duration

    The following table shows the possible settings on that. ART-4 RGBW Button Run duration 10 min 20 min 30 min 40 min ART-9 RGBW Button Run duration 10 min 20 min 30 min 90 min ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 27: Colours

    Press and hold [C] for one second to call up the colour setting menu. ð The [C] button LED lights. There is a click sound. Use the touch dial to set the desired colour. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 28: Rendering Colour Setting

    Press and hold [C] for one second to call up the colour setting menu. Select one of the number buttons to render the colour stored to it. ð The [C] button LED lights. The stored colour is rendered. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 29: Fade Time

    0 s (no fade time) ART-9 RGBW Button [C] / [B] / [S] / [P] Fade time 0 s (no fade time) ð The LEDs of all buttons flash briefly once. The setting has been accepted. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 30: Scenes

    ð The LEDs of all buttons flash briefly once. The settings of the program, the duration and the brightness are saved. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to save additional scenes. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 31: Playing Scenes

    Press and hold [P] and [S] simultaneously for about ten seconds to lock the scene recording mode. ð The [S] button is inactive. To unlock, press and hold [P] and [S] simultaneously for about ten seconds. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 32: Functions In Dmx Mode

    The DMX patch is already preconfigured with RGBW channels. The following table shows the possible settings on that. Colour Channel 1, 5 ,9, ... Green 2, 6, 10, ... Blue 3, 7, 11, ... White 4, 8, 12, ... ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 33: Turning The Click Tone On And Off

    When the click tone is turned on, it no longer sounds as soon as the respective min‐ imum or maximum value is reached. When the click sound is turned off, all buttons flash as soon as the respective min‐ imum or maximum value is reached. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 34: Factory Defaults

    Press [S] to transfer the data of the current device to the connected devices. ð The LEDs of the [C], [B], [S] and [P] buttons light up consecutively. This process can take up to ten seconds. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 35 After successful data transfer, the LEDs of the buttons [C], [B], [S] and [P] go out and the devices return to normal operation. Any paired device can now select a programme or scene. The setting is adopted by the other devices. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 37 Output current Voltage supply 12 – 24 V Dimensions (W × H × D) 85 mm × 85 mm × 15.5 mm (ART-4 RGBW) 86 mm × 172 mm × 15.5 mm (ART-9 RGBW) Weight 100 g (ART-4 RGBW) 150 g (ART-9 RGBW)
  • Page 38 Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Further information Preset function External storage option DMX universes max. control channels Ethernet ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 39: Protecting The Environment

    Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 40 Notes ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 41 Notes ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 42 Notes ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW DMX controller...
  • Page 44 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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