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Summary of Contents for SHOWTEC Helix 4000 Q4 15 V1
- Page 1 MANUAL ENGLISH Helix 4000 Q4 15° Ordercode: 43720 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Helix 4000 Q4 15° Table of contents Warning ....................................2 Safety Instructions ................................. 3 Operating Determinations ............................5 Rigging .................................... 5 Connection with the mains............................7 Return Procedure ................................7 Claims ....................................7 Description of the device ..............................8 Features ..................................8 Optional accessories.............................. -
Page 3: Warning
Your shipment includes: ● Showtec Helix 4000 Q4 with IP54 rating DMX IN/ DMX OUT cables (0,35m) ● Schuko to Neutrik PowerCON True1 (cable length 1,5 m) ●... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Helix 4000 Q4 15° Safety Instructions Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to: ● be qualified ● follow the instructions of this manual Before your initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation. Should there be any, consult your dealer and do not use the device. - Page 5 If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Showtec dealer for service.
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Page 6: Operating Determinations
Helix 4000 Q4 15° Operating Determinations ● This device is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects. ● The minimum distance between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1 meter. ●... - Page 7 Helix 4000 Q4 15° The Helix 4000 Q4 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! Ordercode: 43720...
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Page 8: Connection With The Mains
Helix 4000 Q4 15° 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 PHASE BLUE BLACK... -
Page 9: Description Of The Device
Description of the device Features The Showtec Helix 4000 Q4 is a High-power panel light with IP54 protection grade. It has an extreme high light output and is very suitable for illumination of larger areas indoor as well (temporarily) outdoor. -
Page 10: Frontside
Helix 4000 Q4 15° Frontside Fig.01 01) Antenna for wireless DMX 02) 40 x RGBW 4-in-1 10W LEDs 03) Angle Adjustment screw Backside Fig. 02 04) PowerCON True 1 power in 05) PowerCON True 2 power out 06) LCD Display 07) Control panel buttons 08) DMX signal connector (IN) 3-pin XLR-HD male 09) DMX signal connector (OUT) 3-pin XLR-HD female... -
Page 11: Installation
Helix 4000 Q4 15° Installation Remove all packing materials from the Helix 4000 Q4. 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. -
Page 12: Multiple Helix 4000 Q4S (Dmx Control)
Helix 4000 Q4 15° Multiple Helix 4000 Q4s (Master / Slave Set Up) Fig. 03 Multiple Helix 4000 Q4s (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). -
Page 13: Wireless Dmx Control
Helix 4000 Q4 15° Multiple Helix 4000 Q4s (DMX Set Up) Fig. 04 Note: Link all cables before connecting electric power! Wireless DMX Control You can use the Helix 4000 Q4 in a wireless DMX setup. Make sure the device is in its Wireless DMX mode, which can be set in the main menu, see page 19 for more information. - Page 14 Helix 4000 Q4 15° The Helix 4000 Q4 is only a WDMX receiver and never a WDMX sender Fig. 05 Example (Fig. 05): In AutoRun Mode and Program Mode, the Helix 4000 Q4 cannot send a signal to another Helix 4000 Q4 wirelessly !! In one of these modes, the slave Helix 4000 Q4 fixtures must always be connected via a DMX signal cable.
- Page 15 Example (Fig. 06): The Showtec Operator Air (50726) sends out a wireless signal with 512 channels and the Helix 4000 Q4 WDMX picks up this signal. It uses the first 4 channels for its own setup and sends the rest of the channels through a DMX cable to the other Compact Pars 7 (42580).
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Page 16: Fixture Linking
Helix 4000 Q4 15° Connect the Helix 4000 Q4 to the Wireless DMX signal transmitter The Helix 40000 Q4 cannot actively match a random wireless signal transmitter. In order to create a Wireless match, please check the manual of your wireless signal transmitter. We advise you to use the Wireless DMX Micro Transmitter/ Black Box F-1 G4 MK2 by WIRELESS SOLUTION (Fig. -
Page 17: Control Panel
Helix 4000 Q4 15° Control Panel A. LCD Display B. Mode button C. Down Button D. Up Button E. Setup Button Fig. 06 DMX 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. -
Page 18: Menu Overview
Helix 4000 Q4 15° Menu Overview Ordercode: 43720... - Page 19 Helix 4000 Q4 15° Ordercode: 43720...
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Page 20: Main Menu Options
Helix 4000 Q4 15° Main Menu Options DMX Control Master / Slave Mode Auto Run Program Manual Mode Built-in Programs Settings Information 1 DMX Control With this menu you can set the DMX address, choose a DMX Mode and activate the wireless DMX. 01) Use the Up / Down buttons on the device, until the display shows 02) Press the Setup button to go to the DMX control menu, the display will show 1.1 DMX Address... -
Page 21: Slave Mode
Helix 4000 Q4 15° 2 Slave Mode With this menu you can set the slave mode. 01) Use the Up / Down buttons on the device until the display shows 02) Now the device is a slave device. It will now react the same as its master. 3 Auto Run Program With this menu you can set the Helix 4000 Q4 to the auto run program. - Page 22 Helix 4000 Q4 15° 10) Press the Setup button to go back to the previous step. 11) Use the Up / Down buttons until the display shows 12) Press the Setup button to enter the option, the display will show 13) Use the Up / Down buttons to change the flash frequency from 14) Press the Setup button to go back to the previous step and use the Up / Down buttons until the display shows...
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Page 23: Settings
Helix 4000 Q4 15° 18) Use the Setup button to open one of these menus. 19) Use the Up / Down buttons to change the speed from 20) Use the Up / Down buttons to change the flash frequency from 6 Settings With this menu you can adjust several settings. -
Page 24: Lcd Backlight
Helix 4000 Q4 15° 05) Press the Setup button to go back to the previous step. 06) Use the Up / Down buttons to select the Dimmer speed mode, the display will show 07) Press the Setup button to enter the submenu, the display will show 08) Use the Up / Down buttons to select the desired option “Fast”... -
Page 25: Dmx Channels
Helix 4000 Q4 15° DMX Channels 4 Channels Channel 1 – Red Dimmer intensity 0-255 Red from 0 – 100% Channel 2 – Green Dimmer intensity 0-255 Green from 0 – 100% Channel 3 – Blue Dimmer intensity 0-255 Blue from 0 – 100% Channel 4 –... - Page 26 Helix 4000 Q4 15° Channel 5 – White Dimmer intensity (CH1 must be set between 001-255 0-255 White from 0 - 100% Channel 6 – Built-in Programs (CH1 must be set between 001-255 No Function 1-18 Program 01 19-37 Program 02 38-56 Program 03 57-75...
- Page 27 Helix 4000 Q4 15° 209-214 Pink R(214)G(134)B(048)W(000) 215-220 Moroccan Pink R(255)G(235)B(052)W(000) 221-226 Warm White R(255)G(200)B(040)W(090) 227-232 Cold White R(000)G(000)B(000)W(255) 233-255 Open White R(255)G(255)B(255)W(255) Channel 7- Speed (CH6 must be set between 019-255 0-255 From slow to fast Channel 8 – Shutter / Strobe (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6 or CH7 must be set between 001-255 0-255 Strobe (0-20Hz, color strobe selected by CH2-CH7) Ordercode: 43720...
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Page 28: Maintenance
Helix 4000 Q4 15° Maintenance The Showtec Helix 4000 Q4 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. - Page 29 ● 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 ●...
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Page 30: Product Specification
Helix 4000 Q4 15° Product Specification Model: Showtec Helix 4000 Q4 Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz Power consumption: 390W max @FO (full output) Power linking: 3pcs@110V, 8pcs@240V DMX linking: 30pcs Dimensions: 532 x 220 x 315 mm (LxWxH) Weight: 11,4 kg... -
Page 31: Dimensions
Helix 4000 Q4 15° Dimensions Ordercode: 43720... - Page 32 ©2016 Showtec...
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