Connections and controls........................26 Operating..............................29 7.1 Starting the device........................... 29 7.2 Main menu............................29 7.3 Menu overview..........................36 7.4 Functions in 2-channel DMX mode................... 37 7.5 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode................... 38 Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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Table of contents 7.6 Functions in 10-channel DMX mode..................39 Technical specifications........................40 Plug and connection assignments....................43 Troubleshooting............................44 Cleaning............................... 46 Protecting the environment......................47 Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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Safety instructions 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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by qualified service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
Control via DMX (3 different modes) and via buttons and display on the unit Built-in automatic show programmes Sound control with adjustable sensitivity Master / Slave mode Robust metal housing Optional mounting bracket (item no. 468331) Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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 rope must be attached to both brackets. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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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). Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables. Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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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). Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
Connections and controls Connections and controls Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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Selects an option of the respective operating mode. 7 [UP] Navigates upwards in a menu list. Increases the displayed value by one. 8 [DOWN] Navigates downwards in a menu list. Decreases the displayed value by one. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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Connections and controls 9 [DMX IN] DMX input 10 [DMX OUT] DMX output 11 [POWER OUT] IEC chassis socket for the power supply cable to the next unit. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
If you don't press any button for about 30 seconds, the current setting will be automatically applied and the display turns off. The set values are retained as long as the device is connected to the mains power supply. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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‘Fdxx’ . With [UP] and [DOWN] you can now select a value between ‘Fd00’ (slow) and ‘Fd99’ (fast). Wait about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To return to the parent menu without making changes, press [MODE]. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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Highest possible DMX address 2-channel 8-channel 10-channel Wait about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To return to the parent menu without making changes, press [MODE]. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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Press [MODE] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLAv’ . Wait about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To return to the parent menu without making changes, press [MODE]. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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[DOWN] to select a value between 0 (low sensitivity) and 31 (high sensitivity), the display shows ‘SU00’ … ‘SU31’ . Wait about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To return to the parent menu without making changes, press [MODE]. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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‘FSxx’ . With [UP] and [DOWN] you can now select a value between ‘SPFS00’ (slow) and ‘FS99’ (fast). Wait about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To return to the parent menu without making changes, press [MODE]. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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‘Fdxx’ . With [UP] and [DOWN] you can now select a value between ‘Fd00’ (slow) and ‘Fd99’ (fast). Wait about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied. To return to the parent menu without making changes, press [MODE]. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
Operating 7.4 Functions in 2-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %), for all LEDs 0…255 Strobe effect, increasing speed Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
Dimmer (0 % bis 100 %) of the LEDs in the 6. Segment 0…255 Dimmer (0 % bis 100 %) of the LEDs in the 7. Segment 0…255 Dimmer (0 % bis 100 %) of the LEDs in the 8. Segment Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
0…255 Dimmer (0 % bis 100 %) of the LEDs in the 7. Segment 0…255 Dimmer (0 % bis 100 %) of the LEDs in the 8. Segment 0…255 Strobe effect, increasing speed Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
2, 8 or 10 Input connections Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14 DMX control XLR chassis plug, 3-pin Output connections Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14 DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power consumption 25 W Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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Mounting options hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D) 1020 mm × 80 mm × 65 mm Weight 1.5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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Technical specifications Further information Outdoor capable Colour mixture LED type Fanless Remote control Not possible Wireless DMX Housing colour black LEDs individually controllable Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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’) Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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: Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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DMX interface circuit. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...
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. Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...