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USER MANUAL ENGLISH ACT PC 60 RGBW Product code: 34020 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
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ACT PC 60 RGBW Preface Thank you for purchasing this Showtec product. The purpose of this user manual is to provide instructions for the correct and safe use of this product. Keep the user manual for future reference as it is an integral part of the product. The user manual shall be stored at an easily accessible location.
ACT PC 60 RGBW Table of contents Introduction ................................4 Before Using the Product ..........................4 Intended Use ............................... 4 Product Lifespan ..............................4 LEDs Lifespan ............................... 4 Text Conventions ..............................5 Symbols and Signal Words ..........................5 Symbols on the Information Label ........................5 Safety ..................................
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ACT PC 60 RGBW Manually Defined ..........................27 Fixture Information ............................28 Reset Functions ............................28 Special Functions ............................28 DMX Channels ..............................29 Troubleshooting ..............................31 Maintenance ..............................32 Safety Instructions for Maintenance ......................32 Preventive Maintenance ..........................32 Basic Cleaning Instructions ........................33 Corrective Maintenance ..........................33 Replacing the Fuse .............................33...
After unpacking, check the contents of the box. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Highlite International dealer. Your shipment includes: ● Showtec ACT PC 60 RGBW ● Schuko to pro-power cable (1,5 m) ● User manual Fig.
ACT PC 60 RGBW Text Conventions Throughout the user manual the following text conventions are used: ● Buttons: All buttons are in bold lettering, for example “Press the UP/DOWN buttons” ● References: References to chapters and parts of the device are in bold lettering, for example: “Refer to 2.
ACT PC 60 RGBW Safety Important Read and follow the instructions in this user manual before installing, operating or servicing this product. The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual. Warnings and Safety Instructions...
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ACT PC 60 RGBW WARNING Risk of burns due to hot surface The surface and the inner parts of the device can become very hot during operation. ● Do not touch the device during operation. ● Allow the device to cool down for at least 15 minutes before handling.
ACT PC 60 RGBW ● If the device is exposed to extreme temperature variations (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. Let the device reach room temperature before switching it on, otherwise it may be damaged by the formed condensation.
ACT PC 60 RGBW Description of the Device The Showtec ACT PC 60 RGBW is a compact theater spot suitable for indoor venues. It delivers excellent color mixing, dimming, wash and beam effects. Front View Fig. 02 01) Spring-loaded screw...
ACT PC 60 RGBW Back View Fig. 03 08) Control panel: OLED display and control buttons 09) 3-pin DMX signal connector OUT 10) Fuse T1 AL/250 V AC 11) Pro-power connector OUT 100–240 V, 7A, 50/60 Hz (Gray) 12) Pro-power connector IN 100–240 V, 7A, 50/60 Hz (Blue)
0,5 m Minimum distance to lighted object: Optional Accessories The ACT PC 60 RGBW is delivered without accessories. You can additionally install a barndoor and a color frame for a color gel. Product code: 34051 (Barndoor for ACT series) Product code: 34020...
ACT PC 60 RGBW Installation Safety Instructions for Installation WARNING Incorrect installation can cause serious injuries and damage of property. If trussing systems are used, installation must be carried out only by instructed or skilled persons. Follow all applicable European, national and local safety regulations concerning rigging and trussing.
ACT PC 60 RGBW To mount the device, follow the steps below: 01) Use a clamp to attach the device to the supporting structure, as shown in Fig. 06. Make sure that the device cannot move freely. 02) Secure the device with a secondary suspension, for example a safety cable. Make sure that the secondary suspension can hold 10 times the weight of the device.
Do not link more devices on one power link than the maximum recommended number. Maximum recommended number of devices: ● at 100–120 V: 10 devices ACT PC 60 RGBW ● at 200–240 V: 15 devices ACT PC 60 RGBW Product code: 34020...
Disconnect power supply before connecting or disconnecting data cables. Stand-alone Setup When the ACT PC 60 RGBW is not connected to a controller or to other devices, it functions as a stand- alone device. It can be operated manually, in auto mode or in sound-controlled mode.
Fig. 08. Fig. 08 Master/Slave Setup The ACT PC 60 RGBW supports master/slave control mode. To connect multiple devices in master/slave setup, follow the steps below: Connect the first device’s DMX OUT connector to the second device’s DMX IN connector.
04) Continue assigning the starting addresses of the remaining devices by adding each time 11 to the previous number. Make sure that you do not have any overlapping channels in order to control each ACT PC 60 RGBW correctly. If two or more devices are addressed similarly, they will work similarly.
Control Modes The ACT PC 60 RGBW can be operated with a DMX controller, and as a stand-alone device or in a master/slave setup without a DMX controller.
ACT PC 60 RGBW Control Panel A) OLED display ENTER button C) DOWN button D) UP button MENU button Fig. 11 ● Use the MENU button to exit the current submenu, to return to the Main Menu and to return to the start screen.
ACT PC 60 RGBW Main Menu Options The main menu has the following options: Press the UP/DOWN buttons to navigate through the main menu. 02) Press the ENTER button to open the submenus. DMX Functions In this menu you can configure the DMX settings of the device.
ACT PC 60 RGBW DMX Channel Mode In this pop-up submenu you can select the DMX channel mode. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired DMX channel mode. There are 3 options available: ● Mode 1 (5): 5 channels ●...
ACT PC 60 RGBW Show Settings In this menu you can select the operation mode: sound-controlled, auto, master/slave. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the following options: 02) Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice. Sound Settings In this submenu menu you can select sound-controlled operation mode and adjust the sound sensitivity of the device.
ACT PC 60 RGBW ● Show1 – Show9: Select one of the 9 built-in chases In each submenu under Show1 to Show9 you can further adjust the following parameters: Speed: Set the speed of the built-in chase. The adjustment range is 000–099 Zoom: Set the zoom.
ACT PC 60 RGBW ● Dimmer Speed: There are 2 options available: LED (instant dimming without delay) and Halogen (delayed dimming, imitating the behavior of a halogen lamp) ● White Balance: You can adjust the white balance of the LEDs through adjusting the values of the red, green, blue and white colors.
ACT PC 60 RGBW 02) Press the ENTER button to confirm your selection and open the respective pop-up submenu where you can adjust the values. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the values. The adjustment range is between 0 and 255.
ACT PC 60 RGBW DMX Channels 5 CH 7 CH 11 CH Function Value Setting 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) Green 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) Blue 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) White 000–255...
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ACT PC 60 RGBW 5 CH 7 CH 11 CH Function Value Setting 185–188 Color 47 R 000; G 032; B 255; W 000 189–192 Color 48 R 000; G 016; B 255; W 000 193–196 Color 49 R 000; G 000; B 255; W 000 197–200...
ACT PC 60 RGBW Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide contains solutions to problems which can be carried out by an ordinary person. The device does not contain user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized modifications to the device will render the warranty void. Such modifications may result in injuries and material damage.
ACT PC 60 RGBW Maintenance Safety Instructions for Maintenance DANGER Electric shock caused by dangerous voltage inside Disconnect power supply before servicing or cleaning. WARNING Risk of burns due to hot surface Allow the device to cool down for at least 15 minutes before servicing or cleaning.
ACT PC 60 RGBW Basic Cleaning Instructions The external lens of the device must be cleaned periodically in order to optimize the light output. The cleaning schedule depends on the conditions at the site where the device is installed. When smoke or fog machines are used at the site, the device will need more frequent cleaning.
ACT PC 60 RGBW Deinstallation, Transportation and Storage Instructions for Deinstallation WARNING Incorrect deinstallation can cause serious injuries and damage of property. ● Let the device cool down before dismounting. ● Disconnect power supply before deinstallation. ● Always observe the national and site-specific regulations during deinstallation and derigging of the device.
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