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Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec Bat 1 Digital brings excitement to any venue. Whether you want simple plug-&-play action or a sophisticated DMX show, this product provides the effect you need. You can rely on Showtec, for more excellent lighting products.
Showtec Showtec Bat 1 Digital Product Guide ™ Warning..…...................………………………………………….. Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………. Rigging…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Description..…................……….………………………………… Features and Overview ………………………………...….……………….………….………………….…. Backside…………………………………………………...…...….……………….…………………...….…. Installation................…...…………………………………….….. Installing the Lamp ............………………………………………..………… Set Up and Operation..............……..……………………………….… One Bat ................………………………………………………... Multiple Bat’s................…………………………………………. DMX-Protocol…...........……………………………………………………………. Control Panel….....……........………………………………………………………. Control Mode........……………………………………………………………………… addressing........……………………………………………………………………… Stand – alone mode........………………………………………………………………….
WARNING CAUTION! Keep this device away from rain and moisture! Unplug mains lead before opening the housing! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to: be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.
The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature. 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.
Rigging Please follow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging, trussing and all other safety issues. Do not attempt the installation yourself ! Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized dealer ! Procedure: If the projector is lowered from the ceiling or high joists, professional trussing systems have to be •...
Description of the device Features The Showtec Bat 1 Digital is a light effect with high output and great effects. • 1 Gobo-wheel with 15 gobos plus open • DMX-control via standard DMX-controller • 3 DMX-control channels required • Strobe-effect with adjustable speed (1 - 8 flashes/sec.) •...
Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec Bat 1 Digital uses the ELC (ordercode 80809G) reflectorbulb as manufactured by all popular manufacturers. Use only the appropriate lamp for your unit. Note that, product versions that use other lamps, may be offered in the future. Check your product specification label for information.
Multiple Bats 1. Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation. 2. Use a 3-p XLR cable to connect the Bats and other devices. The pins: Earth Signal - Signal + 3.
DMX Protocol The Bat 1 Digital can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand-alone mode. Control Panel When the indicator light is on, means the Bat is working Fig. 5 A. LED D. [MODE] Button B.
Remotely controllable functions Static gobo-wheel This gobo-wheel has 15 metal gobos and open. Shutter/Dimmer/Strobe The dimming (0-100%) is provided by a simple mechanical shutter unit. This unit may also be used for strobe effect (1-8 flashes per second). Stand-alone Mode The fixtures on a data-link are not connected to the controller, but can execute pre-set programs, which can be different for every fixture.
Addressing With this menu you can set the DMX address or address a fixture as a master/slave. - DMX addressing 1) Press , until the display shows 2) Press to confirm, the display will show (with actually stored address). And press to select the required address , press to confirm.
F8 = Display reverse - Reset function This option enables the Bat 1 Digital to index all effects (function) and return to their standard positions. - Music trigger The Bat 1 Digital enables the sound control of the running programs via the built-in microphone. Press...
3. Mechanically moving parts like axles, eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing. 4. The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue. The Showtec Bat 1 Digital requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced.
Changing the Lamp 1. Disconnect mains power supply. Loosen all 10 screws on of the cover. Gently pull out the lampholder. 2. With one hand holding the lamp socket, pull the lamp out of the lamp socket with the other. 3.
Product Specification Model: Showtec Bat 1 Digital Voltage: 240V-50Hz (CE) Fuse: 3A / 250V Dimensions: 270x210x320mm (LxWxH) Weight: 10,5 kg Operation and Programming Signal pin OUT: pin 1 earth, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) Set Up and Addressing: LED control panel...
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