Introduction: The Ultra Hex Bar 12 is a DMX intelligent, LED bar fixture, and can be used in a stand alone mode or connected in a primary/secondary configuration. This par has six operating modes: Sound Active mode, Auto mode, Program mode, RGBWA + UV dimmer mode, Static Color mode, and DMX control mode.
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I N S T A L L A T I O N CLAMP INSTALLATION This fixture features a mounting clamp attachment points at the base of each foot, as well as two safety cable attachment points located on the back of the fixture (see the illustration below). When mounting the fixture to a truss or any other suspended or overhead installation, be sure to secure appropriately rated clamps (not included) to the clamp attachment points and attach a separate SAFETY CABLE of the appropriate safety rating to each safety cable rigging point.
S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S • To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit. •...
S E T U P Power Supply: The ADJ Ultra Hex Bar 12 contains an automatic voltage switch, which will auto mati- cally sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source. With this switch there is no need to worry about the correct power voltage, and this unit can be plugged in anywhere.
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2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA+ and DATA-). This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a cable termi- nator (ADJ part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilites of erratic behavior. Termination reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems and interference.
C O N T R O L P A N E L This fixture includes an easy to navigate control panel display, from which all necessary settings and adjustments can be made. During normal operation, pressing the MODE button will cycle through the different functions in the main system menu.
This function also allows you to use your fixtures as spot lights. The Ultra Hex Bar 12 has 5 DMX modes: 6 Channel mode, 7 Channel mode, 8 Channel mode, 12 Channel mode, and 36 Channel mode. Refer to the DMX Traits section of this manual for detailed information.
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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S RGBWA & UV Dimmer Mode: 1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “MANUAL” is displayed. 2.
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Sound Active Mode: In this mode the Ultra Hex Bar 12 will react to sound, and chase through the different colors. 1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “SOUND PRO: XX” is displayed. “XX” is the current sound sensitivity setting.
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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S Dimmer Curve: This is used to set the dimming curve used with DMX mode. See page 21 for the different dimming curves.
P R I M A R Y - S E C O N D A R Y C O N F I G U R A T I O N This function will allows you to link units together to run in a primary-secondary mode, in which one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will react to the controlling unit’s built-in programs.
The ADJ RFC remote (sold seperately) has many different functions and allows you to control your Ultra Hex Bar 12 from a distance. Maximum range is 150 ft. To use the RFC, you must first activate the fixtures receiver, as described in the Operating Instructions section of this manual.
D M X T R A I T S CHANNEL FUNCTION VALUES 12CH 36CH 000 - 255 Red, 0% to 100% 000 - 255 Green, 0% to 100% 000 - 255 Blue, 0% to 100% 000 - 255 White, 0% to 100% 000 - 255 Amber, 0% to 100% 000 - 255 UV, 0% to 100% 000 - 255 Color Macros, see Color Macro Chart section of this manual...
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D M X T R A I T S CHANNEL FUNCTION VALUES 12CH 36CH Program Speed / Sound Sensitivity Program Speed, slow to fast 000 - 255 - OR - Sound Sensitivity, least to most sensitive Dimmer Mode 000 - 020 Standard 021 - 040 Stage 041 - 060 061 - 080 Architectural...
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D M X T R A I T S CHANNEL FUNCTION VALUES 12CH 36CH 000 - 255 Red, Pixel 11 & 12, 0% to 100% 000 - 255 Green, Pixel 11 & 12, 0% to 100% 000 - 255 Blue, Pixel 11 & 12, 0% to 100% 000 - 255 White, Pixel 11 &...
C O L O R M A C R O C H A R T DMX VALUES COLOR MACRO DMX VALUES COLOR MACRO 000 - 003 128 - 131 G+B+W 004 - 006 132 - 135 G+B+A 008 - 011 Green 136 - 139 G+B+UV...
P O W E R C O R D D A I S Y C H A I N This feature allows the fixtures to be linked together using the IEC input and output sockets. The maximum number of units that can be connected in this manner is 7 units. Once this number has been reached, a new power outlet will be needed in order to accommodate ad- ditional units.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Listed below are a few common problems the user may encounter, with possible solutions. Unit not responding to DMX: Check that the DMX cables are connected and wired correctly (pin 3 is “hot”; on some other DMX devices pin 2 may be “hot”).
• Includes mounting brackets to mount on a wall or set on the ground • Compatible with the ADJ RFC remote with RF control up to 30 ft./ 10M (sold separately) • Long Life LEDs (Rated at approximately 50,000 hrs.) •...
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