Your shipment includes: ● Showtec Cameleon Bar 18-4 with Schuko to IP powercable 1,5m ● 2 brackets for truss mounting ●...
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For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only. The user is responsible for correct positioning and operating of the Cameleon Bar 18-4. The manufacturer will not accept liability for damages caused by the misuse or incorrect installation of this device.
The Cameleon Bar 18-4 can be placed on a flat stage floor or mounted to any kind of truss by a clamp. Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property !
Cameleon Bar 18-4 Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place. International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable BROWN YELLOW/COPPER FASE...
Cameleon Bar 18-4 Description of the device Features The Showtec Cameleon Bar 18-4 is a compact and powerful fixture for both indoor and outdoor use. ● RGBW Colormixing ● High Power Lightoutput ● IP65 Rating ● Specially designed housing ensures an optimum heat dissipation during operation ●...
Cameleon Bar 18-4 Overview Fig. 01 Lens 02) LCD Display + Menu Buttons Schuko to 3-pin IP Powercable OUT DMX signal connector (OUT) special 3-pin Schuko to 3-pin IP Powercable IN DMX signal connector (IN) special 3-pin NOTE: Knowledge of DMX is required to fully utilize this unit.
Cameleon Bar 18-4 Installation Remove all packing materials from the Cameleon Bar 18-4. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Connect all cables. Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly. Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing.
Cameleon Bar 18-4 Multiple Cameleon Bars (DMX Control) 01) Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141). 03) Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket.
Cameleon Bar 18-4 Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support.
Cameleon Bar 18-4 Control Panel LCD Display Mode button Setup Button Up Button Down Button Fig. 04 Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller. The fixtures respond to the DMX signal from the controller. (When you select the DMX address and save it, the controller will display the saved DMX address the next time.)
Cameleon Bar 18-4 Main Menu Options DMX address Master-Slave Manual Color Built-in Programs Auto run 1. DMX Addressing With this menu you can set the DMX address. 01) Press the MODE button and then the Up / Down buttons, until the display shows 02) Press the SETUP button to open this menu.
Cameleon Bar 18-4 4. Built-in Programs With this menu you can you can set the built-in programs. 01) Press the MODE button and then the Up / Down buttons, until the display shows 02) Press the SETUP button to open this menu.
Cameleon Bar 18-4 DMX Channels 3 Channels Channel 1 – Built-in Programs 1-13 Program 02 14-27 Program 03 28-41 Program 04 42-55 Program 05 56-69 Program 06 70-83 Program 07 84-97 Program 08 98-111 Program 09 112-125 Program 10 126-139...
Cameleon Bar 18-4 Channel 6 – Shutter / Strobe (Dimmer and Colors RGBW must be open Open 1-255 Strobe effect, from slow to fast (0-20 flashes/sec.) 24 Channels Channel 1 – Red Dimmer intensity 0-255 Red from 0 – 100% Channel 2 –...
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Cameleon Bar 18-4 Channel 16 – White Dimmer intensity 0-255 White from 0 – 100% Channel 17 – Red Dimmer intensity 0-255 Red from 0 – 100% Channel 18 – Green Dimmer intensity 0-255 Green from 0 – 100% Channel 19 – Blue Dimmer intensity 0-255 Blue from 0 –...
Cameleon Bar 18-4 Maintenance The Showtec Cameleon Bar requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced. Disconnect the mains power supply and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Wipe the front glass panel clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth.
01) Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply. 02) The LEDs. Return the Cameleon Bar to your Showtec dealer. 03) The internal fuse. Return the Cameleon Bar to your Showtec dealer. 04) If all of the above appears to be O.K., plug the unit in again.
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● Check that power is switched on and fixtures are cables are plugged in. completely dead. Internal fuse blown. ● Return the device to your Showtec dealer Fixtures reset The controller is not connected. ● Connect controller. correctly, but all 3-pin XLR Out of the controller does ●...
Cameleon Bar 18-4 Product Specification Model: Showtec Cameleon Bar Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC Continuous Power: 125W max. at full output Dimensions: 1027 x 130 x 100 mm (LxWxH) Weight: 7,54 kg Operation and Programming Signal pin OUT: pin 1 earth, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)
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Cameleon Bar 18-4 Dimensions Ordercode: 42696...