7.3 Menu overview..........................33 7.4 Functions in 2-channel DMX mode................... 35 7.5 Functions in 3-channel DMX mode................... 36 7.6 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode................... 37 7.7 Functions in 24-channel DMX mode..................37 Technical specifications........................40 LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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Table of contents Plug and connection assignments....................42 Troubleshooting............................43 Cleaning............................... 45 Protecting the environment......................46 LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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. 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights. 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. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse The use of different types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire hazard! Only fuses of the same type may be used. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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NOTICE! Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
NOTICE! Risk of overheating The distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1.5 m (19.7in). Provide sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F). LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the device. In doing so, the area underneath the device must be cordoned off. The safety cable must be attached to both brackets. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries. NOTICE! Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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). LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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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. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements ö ö & LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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9 [Down] | navigates downwards in a menu list. Decreases the displayed value by one. 10 [DMX In] | DMX input 11 [DMX Out] | DMX output 12 [POWER Out] | IEC chassis socket for the power supply cable to the next unit LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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Infrared remote control (item no. 354223, optionally avail‐ Since the universal remote control can be used for several device types, some buttons able) may not be assigned and therefore have no function. & ö LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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9 [Dimming] | activates the dimming function for fixed colours. Set the value for each fixed colour using [+] and [–]. 10 [0 … 9] | numeric buttons for direct selection of a fixed colour. 11 [R], [G], [B], [A], [W] | buttons to select the colour shade in dimmer mode. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
If you don't press any button for about 30 seconds, the current setting is being applied and the display turns dark. The set values are retained as long as the unit is connected to the power supply. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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Display Description ‘--r’ ‘-rg’ Red and green ‘--g’ Green ‘-gb’ Green and blue ‘--b’ Blue ‘-rb’ Red and blue ‘rgb’ Red, green and blue ‘ OFF’ LEDs off LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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‘Fdxx’ . With [Up] and [Down] you can now select a value between ‘Fd00’ (slow) and ‘Fd99’ (fast). Wait for about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. Press [Mode] to return to the parent menu without any changes. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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‘Fdxx’ . With [Up] and [Down] you can now select a value between ‘Fd00’ (slow) and ‘Fd99’ (fast). Wait for about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. Press [Mode] to return to the parent menu without any changes. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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Highest possible DMX address 2-channel 3-channel 5-channel 24-channel Wait for about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. Press [Mode] to return to the parent menu without any changes. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLAv’ . Wait for about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. Press [Mode] to return to the parent menu without any changes. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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[Down] to select a value between 0 (low sensitivity) and 31 (high sensitivity), the display shows ‘SU00’ … ‘SU31’ . Wait for about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. Press [Mode] to return to the parent menu without any changes. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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[Down] you can now select a value between ‘FS00’ (slow) and ‘FS99’ (fast). Wait for about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. Press [Mode] to return to the parent menu without any changes. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
Constant unicoloured pattern in blue and red 56…63 Constant unicoloured pattern in red, green and blue 64…231 Preprogrammed automatic shows 232…255 Sound-controlled shows Function depends on settings in channel 1 Channel 1 = 0…63 No function Channel 1 = 64…231 LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
Intensity (0 % to 100 %) of the 96 red LEDs 0…255 Intensity (0 % to 100 %) of the 72 green LEDs 0…255 Intensity (0 % to 100 %) of the 72 blue LEDs LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
Intensity (0 % to 100 %) of the blue LEDs in the 1. segment 0…255 Intensity (0 % to 100 %) of the red LEDs in the 2. segment 0…255 Intensity (0 % to 100 %) of the green LEDs in the 2. segment LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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Intensity (0 % to 100 %) of the red LEDs in the 7. segment 0…255 Intensity (0 % to 100 %) of the green LEDs in the 7. segment 0…255 Intensity (0 % to 100 %) of the blue LEDs in the 7. segment LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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Intensity (0 % to 100 %) of the red LEDs in the 8. segment 0…255 Intensity (0 % to 100 %) of the green LEDs in the 8. segment 0…255 Intensity (0 % to 100 %) of the blue LEDs in the 8. segment LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
Supply voltage 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow-blow Battery of the remote control Lithium-ions button cell CR2025, 3 V Degree of protection IP20 LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Suitable for outdoor use Colour mixture LED type Uni-coloured Fanless Remote control Optionally available (item no. 354223) Wireless DMX Housing colour black (item no. 294835) white (item no. 512674) LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug. Configuration Ground, shielding Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’) LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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DMX interface circuits. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
Protect used lithium batteries against short circuits, for example by covering the poles with adhesive tape. Permanently built-in lithium batteries must be disposed of together with the device. Please inquire about an appropriate collection point. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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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. LED Bar 240/8 RGB LED Floodlight...
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