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Ignition 2bright Blind 3K User Manual

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  • Page 1 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • 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 05.08.2020, ID: 480071...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Starting up..............................22 Connections and controls........................25 Operating..............................28 7.1 Starting the device........................... 28 7.2 Operating on the unit........................28 7.3 Menu overview..........................38 7.4 Functions in 1-channel mode...................... 39 7.5 Functions in 2-channel mode 1....................39 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 4 Table of contents 7.6 Functions in 2-channel mode 2....................40 7.7 Functions in 3-channel mode...................... 40 7.8 Functions in 6-channel mode...................... 41 Technical specifications........................43 Plug and connection assignment....................45 Cleaning............................... 46 Protecting the environment......................47 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
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  • Page 6: 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. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...

  • Page 7: 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. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...

  • Page 8: Notational Conventions

    Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 9 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. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 10 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Extend the life of the device by regular breaks in operation and avoid switching it on and off frequently. This device is not suitable for continuous use. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 12 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. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 13 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. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • 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. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 15 A, otherwise you risk injuries and irreparable damages of the device. Connect just so many devices to the output socket that the maximum current consumption is not exceeded. Ensure the correct dimensioning (wire cross section) of the used power cords of all serially connected devices. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...

  • Page 16: Features

    LEDs individually controllable Control via DMX or via buttons and display on the unit Strobe effect Removable frost filter for soft blind effects Four dimmer curves Silent operation Protection class IP65 Quick-Lock bracket for vertical and horizontal positioning 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 17 For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime. This effect increases with higher operating temperature. You can extend the service life of the illuminants by providing adequate ventilation and operating the LEDs with the lowest possible brightness. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...

  • Page 18: Installation

    Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment, such as a safety cable or a safety chain. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 19 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. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 20 Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers. NOTICE! Possible damage due to moisture Moisture entering into open connectors (plugs and couplers) of DMX or power cords can cause short circuits. Close unused connectors with end caps intended for this purpose (www.thomann.de). 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 21 Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the unit. In doing so, the area underneath the unit must be cordoned off. The safety cable must be attached to the bracket. Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...

  • Page 22: Starting Up

    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. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 23 Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 24 Connect the DMX output of the master device to the DMX input of the first slave device. Then connect the DMX output of the first slave device to the DMX input of the second slave device and so on. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...

  • Page 25: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 26 Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value. [UP] Increases the displayed value by one. [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one. [ENTER] Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an opened submenu. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 27 Lockable input socket (Power Twist TR1 IP65) for the power supply of the device 6 [POWER OUT] Lockable output socket (Power Twist TR1 IP65) for powering further devices (output current max. 16 A) 7 Mounting bracket 8 Locking screws for the mounting bracket 2bright Blind 3K blinder...

  • Page 28: Operating

    [UP] and [DOWN] you can change the respectively displayed value. Confirm each change with [ENTER]. With [MENU] you exit the opened menu without changes. If you don't press any button for about eight seconds, the open menu will be closed without applying any changes. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 29 Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. The following table shows the highest possible DMX address for the various DMX modes. Mode Display Highest possible DMX address 1-channel ‘1CH’ 2-channel ‘2CH 1’ 2-channel ‘2CH 2’ 3-channel ‘3CH’ 6-channel ‘6CH’ Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 30 Use [UP] or [DOWN] to specify the desired DMX mode. The following table shows the available DMX channels: Mode Display 1-channel mode ‘1CH’ 2-channel mode, variant 1 ‘2CH 1’ 2-channel mode, variant 2 ‘2CH 2’ 3-channel mode ‘3CH’ 6-channel mode ‘6CH’ Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 31 Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the option ‘Yes’ to use the device as slave. Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. The device is now working in slave mode, i.e. it will exactly copy the movement of the control‐ ling master device, correct wiring provided. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 32 [DOWN] to select the ‘ON’ option if you want the display to remain on permanently. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the ‘OFF’ option if you want the display to be automatically switched off after 30 seconds without keypress. Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 33 Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Function ‘DFAL’ ‘Hold’ If the DMX control fails, the last setting is retained. ‘bLAK’ If the DMX control fails, the device is blacked out. Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 34 [DOWN] to select the desired dimmer curve. The following table shows the available options: Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Function ‘DCUR’ ‘ LINR’ Linear course ‘ EXPO’ Exponential course ‘LOGA’ Logarithmic course ‘S’ S-curve shaped course Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 35 Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. The following table shows the setting options. Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Function ‘DRES’ ‘LED’ The dimmer setting for LED is activated. ‘LAMP’ The imitation of the dimming behaviour for incandescent light is activated. Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 36 Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the ‘REST’ option. Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. ‘R.E.S.T.’ appears in the display. Press and hold [ENTER] for about 5 seconds to reset. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 37 In this menu, you can call up the number of operating hours. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘INFO’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the ‘HORS’ option. Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. The number of operating hours is displayed. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...

  • Page 38: Menu Overview

    Operating 7.3 Menu overview 2bright Blind 3K blinder...

  • Page 39: Functions In 1-Channel Mode

    Dimmer (0 % to 100 %), LED 1 and 2 7.5 Functions in 2-channel mode 1 Channel Value Function 000…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) LED 1 000…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) LED 2 2bright Blind 3K blinder...

  • Page 40: Functions In 2-Channel Mode 2

    7.7 Functions in 3-channel mode Channel Value Function 000…255 Master dimmer (0 % to 100 %), LED 1 and LED 2 000…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) LED 1 000…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) LED 2 2bright Blind 3K blinder...

  • Page 41: Functions In 6-Channel Mode

    080 … 102 Random Strobe effect, increasing speed 103 … 127 Burst effect, 5 s to 1 s 128 … 250 Strobe effect, speed increasing from 1 Hz to 20 Hz 251 … 255 LEDs on 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 42 Dimmer behaviour LED 128 … 255 Dimming behaviour incandescent light Dimmer curves 000 … 005 Without function 006 … 063 Linear course 064 … 127 Exponential course 128 … 191 Logarithmic course 192 … 255 S-curve shaped course 2bright Blind 3K blinder...

  • Page 43: Technical Specifications

    Input connections Voltage supply Lockable input socket Power Twist TR1 IP65 DMX control XLR panel plug (IP65), 3-pin Output connections Voltage supply Lockable output socket Power Twist TR1 IP65 DMX control XLR panel socket (IP65), 3-pin 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
  • Page 44 Dimensions (W × H × D) 405 mm × 230 mm × 260 mm Weight 9 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Further information Construction 2-fold Illuminant included DMX controllable 2bright Blind 3K blinder...

  • Page 45: Plug And Connection Assignment

    A three-pole coupling in IP65 design is used as DMX output, a three-pole plug in IP65 design is used as DMX input. The drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling. Assignment Ground (shielding) Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot’) 2bright Blind 3K blinder...

  • Page 46: Cleaning

    The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination, such as dust, etc. on a reg‐ ular basis. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect mains-operated devices from the mains. Only use pH-neutral, solvent-free and non-abrasive cleaning agents. Clean the unit with a slightly damp lint-free cloth. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...

  • Page 47: 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. 2bright Blind 3K blinder...
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  • Page 52 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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