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  • Page 1 User Manual KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE NEEDS...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. FEATURES 3. FIXTURE OVERVIEW 4. DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS 5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. DMX-512 CONTROL CONNECTION 7. DMX-512 CONNECTION WITH DMX TERMINATOR 8. DEVICE DMX START ADDRESS SELECTION 9. OPERTING INSTRUCTIONS OF THE INTERNAL DMX WIRELESS SYSTEM 10.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1. IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING This device has left the factory in perfect condition.In order to maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation，it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this user manual. In order to install，operate，and maintain the lighting fixture safely and correctly we suggest that the installation and operation be carried out by qualified technicians and these instructions be carefully followed.
  • Page 4 CAUTION! Warning：Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE：This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 1.2. GENERAL GUIDELINES • This device is a lighting effect for professional use on stages，in discotheques，theatres， etc.the device was designed for outdoor use. Scanning ， projection ， or reflection of laser and collateral radiation into audience or other • accessible uncontrolled areas shall not be permitted except for diffuse reflections produced by ，...

  • Page 6: Features

    2. FEATURES POWER SUPPLY AC100-240V~，50/60Hz • Power Consumption：480W • LIGHT SOURCE Laser：260W, White, Color Temperature 9000 ~ 10000K • Extremely long Life：>12,000H • MOVEMENT Pan movement：infinite rotation • Tilt movement：infinite rotation • Advanced moving system：fast，stable and quite，auto x-y repositioning • COLORS CMY + CTO color mixing，uniform，linear and speed can be adjustable •...
  • Page 7 OTHER SPEC Input signal isolation：guarantees stable signal transmission without interference Advanced RDM function WEIGHT Net weight: 33 kg...

  • Page 8: Fixture Overview

    3. FIXTURE OVERVIEW 1) Front Lens 2) Tilt Lock 3) Display 4) Lef-button 5) Down-button 6) Center-button 7) Right-button 8) Up-button 9) Pan Lock 10) Handle 11) Power In 12) Fuse 13) RJ45 In 14) RJ45 Out 15) DMX In 16) DMX Out...

  • Page 9: Dimensional Drawings

    4. DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS 4.1. Fixture Dimension...
  • Page 10 4.2. Color wheel Outer Ring Color： Inner Ring Color： 1. Green 20. Congo blue 2. Orange 21. UV 3. Blue 22. Minus Green 1/4 4. Red 23. Minus Green 1/2 5. Pink 24. CTB 1/4 6. Medium Yellow 25. CTB 1/2 7.
  • Page 11 4.3. Gobo Filter Dimension...
  • Page 12 4.4. Fix Gobo Wheel Dimension...

  • Page 13: Installation Instructions

    5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5.1. Rigging the device CAUTION! PLEASE CONSIDER THE RESPECTIVE NATIONAL NORMS DURING THE INSTALLATION. THE INSTALLATION MUST ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED PERSON. • The applicable temperature for the lighting is between -20°C to 45°C. Do not use the lighting under or above the temperature.
  • Page 14 5.2. Rigging using the omega brackets • Fix the clamp to the bracket by tightening the M12 nut and boltto the bracket through the Ф13 hole in the middle of the bracket. • Insert the quick-lock fasteners of the first Omega holder into the respective holes on the bottom of the device.Tighten the quick-lock fasteners fully clockwise.
  • Page 15 5.3. RIGGING DRAWINGS • Be sure this fixture is kept at least 0.1m away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.). • Always use and install the supplied safety cable as a safety measure to prevent accidental damage and/or injury in the event the clamp fails. Rig the projector high enough to provide clearance for people who may walk beneath the •...

  • Page 16: Dmx-512 Control Connection

    6. DMX-512 CONTROL CONNECTION Connect the provided male side of the XLR cable to the femaleXLR output of your controller and the female side of the XLR cable to the male XLR input of the device.You can connect multipledevices together in a serial fashion.The cable needed should be two core，screened cable with XLR input and output connectors.Please refer to the diagram below.

  • Page 17: Device Dmx Start Address Selection

    8. DEVICE DMX START ADDRESS SELECTION All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX signal，so that the correct fixture responds to the correct control signals.This digital starting address is the channel number from which the fixture starts to “ listen” to the digital control information sent out from the DMX controller.The allocation of this starting address is achieved by setting the correct address number on the display located on the base of the device.
  • Page 18 OFF：(De-activate WDMX) In this status，wireless system is not activated，so the fixture can not log in the transmitter. REST：(reset WDMX memory) Can remove the fixture from the connection with the transmitter，the fixture become free and ready to log in any transmitter. 9.4 Setup the wireless system：...

  • Page 19: Display

    10. DISPLAY The Display offers buttons features：you can set the starting address，run the pre-programmed program or reset the device. The main menu is accessed by double clicking -button until the display starts flashing.Browse through the menu by pressing the -button， -button，...
  • Page 20 Service Password”=050” Service PIN Password=XXX Set Ip Set Ip xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Set Mask Ip Set Mask Ip xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx DHCP Service PIN DHCP ON/OFF Cross Load SW Cross Load SW ON/OFF Clr Laser Timer Clr Laser Timer ON/OFF Clr Error Info Clr Error Info ON/OFF Auto Stage...
  • Page 21 Auto Stage Fans Speed Fans Speed select Silence Super Silence Constant Fans ON/OFF Constant Fans Current Time XXXX(Hours) Ttl Life Hrs XXXX(Hours) Last Run Hrs XXXX(Hours) Time Info. Laser Hours XXXX(Hours) Timer PIN Password=XXX Clr Last Run ON/OFF Temp. Info Head Temp.
  • Page 22 10.1. Address 10.1.1. Set DMX Address With this function，you can adjust the desired DMX-address via the Display. 1. Double clicking center button to access main menu. 2. Tap the <Up/Down> button until“Address”is displayed. 3. Double clicking center button，the display will show“Set DMX Address”. 4.
  • Page 23 6. Double click the center button to confirm or long press the center button to return to the main menu. Sun Protection With this function you can activate the Sun Protection-movement.Unit will automatically tilt down the head when no signal is detected. 1.
  • Page 24 “Status”. 4. Double clicking center button to access“Status”menu，Tap the <Up/Down> button to select“Pan Degree”. 5. Double clicking center button to access “ Pan Degree” ， The display will show “540” ， Tap the <Up/Down> button to select“630”. 6. Double click the center button to confirm or long press the center button to return to the main menu.
  • Page 25 This function allows you to deactivate the Tilt movement during init process. 1. Double clicking center button to access main menu. 2. Tap the <Up/Down> button until“Options”is displayed. 3. Double clicking center button to access “ Options” ， Tap the <Up/Down> button to select “Status”.
  • Page 26 CMY Spd With this function，you can select CMY mode from Slow and Fast. 1. Double clicking center button to access main menu. 2. Tap the <Up/Down> button until“Options”is displayed. 3. Double clicking center button to access “ Options” ， Tap the <Up/Down> button to select “Status”.
  • Page 27 select“Hibernation”. 5. Double clicking center button to access “ Hibernation” ， The display will show “OFF” ， Tap the <Up/Down> button to select“01M” ， “02M” . . . “99M”. 6. Double click the center button to confirm or long press the center button to return to the main menu.
  • Page 28 1. Double clicking center button to access main menu. 2. Tap the <Up/Down> button until“Options”is displayed. 3. Double clicking center button to access “ Options” ， Tap the <Up/Down> button to select “Service PIN”. 4. Double clicking center button to access“Service PIN”menu，Tap the <Up/Down> button to select“DHCP”.
  • Page 29 10.3.3. Fans Control Fans Speed With this function you can set the fans speed.The selections have Auto、Stage、Silence and Super Silence. 1．Double clicking center button to access main menu. 2．Tap the <Up/Down> button until“Options”is displayed. 3．Double clicking center button to access “ Options” ， Tap the <Up/Down> button to select “Fans Control”.
  • Page 30 3．Double clicking center button to access “ Options” ， Tap the <Up/Down> button to select “Display Setting”. 4．Double clicking center button to access“Display Setting”menu，Tap the <Up/Down> button to select“Flip Display”. 5．Double clicking center button to access “ Flip Display” ， The display will show “OFF” ， Tap the <Up/Down>...
  • Page 31 10.3.6. Temperature C/F With this function you can display the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit. 1．Double clicking center button to access main menu. 2．Tap the <Up/Down> button until“Options”is displayed. 3．Double clicking center button to access “ Options” ， Tap the <Up/Down> button to select “Temperature C/ F”.
  • Page 32 2. Tap the <Up/Down> button until“Options”is displayed. 3. Double clicking center button to access “ Options” ， Tap the <Up/Down> button to select “Refresh Select”. 4. Double clicking center button to access“Refresh Select” ，The display will show “1.2K” ，Tap the <Up/Down> button to select“2.4K” ， “16K” ， “25K”. 5.
  • Page 33 select“DMX Value Disp”. 5．Double clicking center button to access“DMX Value Disp” ，The display will show “PAN=……..”. 6．Double click the center button to confirm or long press the center button to return to the main menu. Set To Slave With this function, you can define the device as slave. 1．Double clicking center button to access main menu.
  • Page 34 1．Double clicking center button to access main menu. 2．Tap the <Up/Down> button until“Options”is displayed. 3．Double clicking center button to access “ Options” ， Tap the <Up/Down> button to select “Reset User Set”. 4．Double clicking center button to access“Reset User Set”menu，Tap the <Up/Down> button to select“Address”.
  • Page 35 10.4. Info 10.4.1. Time information Current Time With this function，you can display the temporary running time of the device from the last power on.The display shows “ XXXX” ， “ XXXX” stands for the number of hours.The counter is reset after turning the device off. 1.
  • Page 36 2. Tap the <Up/Down> button until“Info”is displayed. 3. Double clicking center button to access“Info” ，Tap the <Up/Down> button to select “Time Info.”. 4. Double clicking center button to access“Time Info.” ，Tap the <Up/Down> button to select“Laser Hours”. 5. Double clicking center button to access “ Laser Hours” ， The display will show “XXXX (Hours)”.
  • Page 37 10.4.3. Humidity With this function，you can display the percentage of humidity in the unit . 1. Double clicking center button to access main menu. 2. Tap the <Up/Down> button until“Info”is displayed. 3. Double clicking center button to access“Info” ，Tap the <Up/Down> button to select “Humidity.”.
  • Page 38 Turn the center button to select“Error Record 1” ， “..”. 5. Double click the center button to confirm or long press the center button to return to the main menu. 10.5. Test 10.5.1. Home With this function you can reset the device via the Control Board. You can select the different reset functions.
  • Page 39 4．Double clicking center button to access “ Calibration ” ， The display will show “Password=050”. 5．Double click the center button to confirm or long press the center button to return to the main menu. 10.5.5. Gobo Replace 1．Double clicking center button to access main menu. 2．Tap the <Up/Down>...

  • Page 40: Dmx Protocol

    uses Program 2，Part 2 uses Program 4，Part 3 uses Program 6，Assume：Program 2 includes scene of 10，11，12，13；Program4 includes scene of 8，9，10；Program 6 includes scene of12，13，14，15；Then it will run as below. Example： 11. DMX PROTOCOL DMX channel´s functions and their values (45DMX channels): Mode/Channel Value Function...
  • Page 41 0-63 stop rotation by spinout 64-127 stop rotation by shortcut 128-189 Forwards Pan rotation from fast to slow 190-193 No rotation 194-255 Backwards Pan rotation from slow to fast Tilt Motor continuous rotation 0-63 stop rotation by spinout 64-127 stop rotation by shortcut 128-189 Forwards Tilt rotation from fast to slow 190-193...
  • Page 42 151-200 201-255 AutoFocus Fine: 0-255 Continuous adjustment Fine Zoom mode: 0-84 Beam mode 85-169 Spot mode 170-255 Special mode Color Wheel : 0-63 CTO (0-white, 63-100% CTO) Color 1 Color 2 Color 3 Color 4 Color 5 Color 6 Color 7 Color 8 Color 9 Color 10...
  • Page 43 Color Wheel Fine: 0-255 Color Wheel colour change to any position Fine Cyan Color : 0-255 Cyan (0-white, 255-100% Cyan) Cyan Color Fine 0-255 Cyan Fine Magenta Color : 0-255 Magenta (0-white, 255-100% magenta) Magenta Color Fine : 0-255 Magenta Fine Yellow Color : 0-255 Yellow (0-white, 255-100% Yellow)
  • Page 44 222-223 No rotation 224-255 Gobo wheel rotation f backwards from slow to fast Rotating gobo index,rotating gobo rotation 1: 0-127 Gobo indexing 128-189 Forwards gobo rotation from fast to slow 190-193 No rotation 194-255 Backwards gobo rotation from slow to fast Rotating gobo indexing Fine : 0-255 Fine indexing...
  • Page 45 Gobo 28 Gobo 29 Gobo 30 Gobo 31 Gobo 32 Gobo 33 Gobo 34 Gobo 35 Open Gobo 36 Gobo 37 Gobo 38 Gobo 39 Gobo 40 Gobo 41 Gobo 42 Gobo 43 Gobo 44 Gobo 45 Gobo 46 Gobo 47 Gobo 48 Gobo 49 Gobo 50...
  • Page 46 Gobo 67 Gobo 68 Gobo 69 Gobo 70 Gobo 71 Gobo 72 Gobo 73 Gobo 74 Gobo 75 Gobo 76 Gobo 77 Gobo 78 Gobo 79 Gobo 1 shake slow to fast Gobo 2 shake slow to fast Gobo 3 shake slow to fast Gobo 4 shake slow to fast Gobo 5 shake slow to fast Gobo 6 shake slow to fast...
  • Page 47 Gobo 29 shake slow to fast Gobo 30 shake slow to fast Gobo 31 shake slow to fast Gobo 32 shake slow to fast Gobo 33 shake slow to fast Gobo 34 shake slow to fast Gobo 35 shake slow to fast Gobo 36 shake slow to fast Gobo 37 shake slow to fast Gobo 38 shake slow to fast...
  • Page 48 Gobo 70 shake slow to fast Gobo 71 shake slow to fast Gobo 72 shake slow to fast Gobo 73 shake slow to fast Gobo 74 shake slow to fast Gobo 75 shake slow to fast Gobo 76 shake slow to fast Gobo 77 shake slow to fast Gobo 78 shake slow to fast Gobo 79 shake slow to fast...
  • Page 49 Pan degree blackout coarse 0-255 Pan degree blackout fine 0-255 Pan black out size 0-255 0 to 100% : size of the black out zone Tilt degree blackout coarse 0-255 Tilt degree blackout fine 0-255 Tilt black out size 0-255 0 to 100% : size of the black out zone Control, reset, internal programs: unused...
  • Page 50 100-102 unused 103-105 unused 106-108 CMY speed Slow 109-111 CMY speed Medium 112-114 CMY speed Fast 115-117 Prerig INIT Off 118-120 Prerig INIT On 121-123 Pan Degree 540° 124-126 Pan Degree 630° 127-129 Tilt Degree 540° 130-132 Tilt Degree 270° 133-135 CTO Control: Color Wheel 136-138...

  • Page 51: Error Messages

    12. ERROR MESSAGES When you turn on the device, it will first perform a reset.The display may show“Err channel is XX”should there be problems with one or more functions.“XX” stands for channel 1，2，3， 4，5，6 etc whose sensor has encountered a problem.For example，when the display shows“Err channel is Pan movement”...

  • Page 52: Cleaning And Maintenance

    (Magenta Color wheel- error) This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the head’s magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepper motor is defective (or its driving IC on the main PCB).The CMY -movement is not located in the default position after the reset.
  • Page 53 CAUTION! ALWAYS RUN AN IP TEST USING THE AYRTON IP TEST KIT FOLLOWING ANY MAINTENANCE OPERATION! FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS CLAUSE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY! CAUTION! THE OPERATOR MUST FOLLOW STRICTY THE VACUUM AND PRESSURE SETTING VALUES AS BELOW, OR USE THE CORRESPONDING PRESET FIXTURE MENU TO RUN THE IP TEST.
  • Page 54 Should you need any spare parts，please order genuine parts from your local dealer. Remark ： Errors and omissions for all information given in this manual are excepted. All information is subject to change without prior notice Use the Ayrton IP TEST KIT to control the IP rating of the fixture.

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