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. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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: Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. 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. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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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. Warning – suspended load. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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(for example after transport at low outside temperatures). 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. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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(wire cross section) of the power cables used for all devices connected in series. NOTICE! 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. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
20 built-in chase programmes in automatic mode and sound control Flash rate: 0…20 Hz OLED display with four touch-sensitive buttons Swivelling mounting bracket Without fan due to convection cooling With Omega bracket for safe, hanging installation Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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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. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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). Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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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 the bracket. Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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). Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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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. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front panel ö ö 1 RGB LEDs 2 CW LEDs Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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4 [DMX IN] | DMX input, designed as XLR panel plug, 3-pin 5 [F1AL250V] | fuse holder 6 Display | activates the main menu for selecting the operating mode | increases the displayed value by one | decreases the displayed value by one Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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| selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the displayed value 11 [POWER OUT] | lockable output socket (Power Twist) for the power supply of further devices 12 [DMX OUT] | DMX output, designed as XLR panel socket, 3-pin Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
When the display shows the desired value, confirm with . To exit a menu item without making changes, press . All previously made settings are retained even when you disconnect the device from the power grid. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. The fol‐ lowing table shows the respective highest possible DMX address for the various DMX modes. Mode Highest possible DMX address 8-channel mode 14-channel mode 232-channel mode When the display shows the desired value, confirm with . Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
‘DMX’ and confirm with . Press to select the desired DMX mode. Menu level 3 Function ‘8Ch’ 8-channel mode ‘14Ch’ 14-channel mode ‘232Ch’ 232-channel mode When the display shows the desired value, confirm with . Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
( ‘Pro 00’ … ‘Pro 20’ ) and confirm with ð The display shows ‘SP’ . to set the running speed of the programme in a range from ‘Sp 01’ (slow) … ‘Sp 99’ (fast) and confirm with . Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
( ‘Pro 00’ … ‘Pro 20’ ) and confirm with ð The display shows ‘SP’ . Use or to set the running speed of the programme in a range from ‘Se 01’ (slow) … ‘Se 99’ (fast) and confirm with . Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
Display inversion ‘on’ On, display is rotated by 180° ‘off’ Off, normal display ‘DMX Fail’ Device behaviour on DMX signal failure ‘Blackout’ Blackout ‘Manual’ Performing the manual control ‘Auto’ Performing an automatic run ‘Hold’ Retaining last settings Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
Function ‘Firm Ware’ Displays the current firmware version. ‘Time Info’ Displays the total running time of the device. ‘Temperature’ Displays the current temperature of the device. When the display shows the desired value, confirm with . Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
Time Info Dimmer A512 14Ch Temperature 232Ch Green Display Rev Auto Blue Prog White 35 Show DMX Fail 35 Sp Blackout 35 Str Manual Sound 50 show Auto 50 Sp Hold 50 Str 50BG-R 50BG-G 50BG-B Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
Automatic show white 3 … … 212…223 Automatic show white 18 224…235 Automatic show white 19 236…255 Automatic show white 20 Strobe LED 0…255 Running speed of automatic show white, increasing (when channel 5 = 8…255) Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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Automatic show RGB 3 … … 244…247 Automatic show RGB 60 248…251 Automatic show RGB 61 252…255 Automatic show RGB 62 Ambient LED 0…255 Running speed of automatic show RGB, increasing (when channel 7 = 8…255) Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
Automatic show white 3 … … 212…223 Automatic show white 18 224…235 Automatic show white 19 236…255 Automatic show white 20 Strobe LED 0…255 Running speed of automatic show white, increasing (when channel 5 = 8…255) Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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8…255) Ambient LED 0…15 No stroboscope 16…255 RGB strobe, increasing speed (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Background red (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Background green (0 % to 100 %) Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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Operating Channel Value Function Ambient LED 0…255 Background blue (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…127 Direction normal 128…255 Direction inverted Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
Intensity red 2 (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity green 2 (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity blue 2 (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity red 3 (0 % to 100 %) Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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… … … Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity red 64 (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity green 64 (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Intensity blue 64 (0 % to 100 %) Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
Power supply Lockable output socket (Power Twist) DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power consumption 250 W Supply voltage 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 2 A, 250 V, slow-blow Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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1000 mm × 170 mm × 69 mm Weight 5.2 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Suitable for outdoor use fanless Remote control Not possible Wireless DMX Housing Metal Housing colour black Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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’) Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
No response to the DMX con‐ 1. Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel to troller high-voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer‐ ence to a DMX interface circuit. 2. Try using another DMX controller. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
Clean with a dry soft cloth. Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth. Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...