Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 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 document. ShineBar 240 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 – hot surface. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
Always dispose of packaging material properly when it is not in use. Never allow children to use the device without supervi‐ sion. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does not shed any small parts (such knobs) that children could play with. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
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The surface of the device becomes very hot during operation. Skin contact can result in burns. Never touch the device with your bare hands during operation. After switching off the device, wait for at least 15 minutes before touching it. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
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The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may react with the coating of the floor and cause permanent dark stains after some time. If necessary, use a suitable mat or felt slide to prevent direct contact between the device’s rubber feet and the floor. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
Sturdy bracket for secure attachment to trusses or firm footing on the ground splash-proof connectors Degree of protection IP65, suitable for temporary outdoor use Noiseless operation due to passive cooling Suitable connection cable for the output socket (Power Twist TR1 IP65) optionally available (e.g. item no. 292462) ShineBar 240 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. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
When installing and operating, make sure to follow the standards and regulations that apply in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment, such as a safety cable or a safety chain. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
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If the device is mounted on an unsuitable stand, there is a risk that the stand will fall over and cause damage. Only use stands whose maximum bearing capacity is at least as high as the weight of the device. Always ensure that the stand is stable. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
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Possible damage due to moisture penetrating into open connectors! Moisture entering open connectors (plugs and couplings) of DMX and power supply cables can cause short circuits and damage to connected fixtures. Always seal unused connectors with end caps intended for this purpose (www.thomann.de). ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
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Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the device. While you do this, the area underneath the device must be cordoned off. The safety cable must be threaded through the openings in the bracket. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
Such a chain may consist of up to 30 DMX devices. Make sure that the output of the last device in the chain is terminated by a resistor (110 Ω, ¼W). ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
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DMX output of the master unit to the DMX input of the first slave unit. Then connect the DMX output of the first slave unit to the DMX input of the second slave unit and so on. Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
Connections and controls Connections and controls Overview ShineBar 240 MENU DOWN ENTER ö ö 1 Mounting brackets with locking screws for locking in desired orientation 2 Input and output connections 3 Control panel with function keys and display [MENU] | activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an opened sub menu.
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& Output connections 6 [POWER OUT] | lockable output socket (Power Twist TR1 IP65) for powering further POWER OUT DMX OUT devices Max. 6A 7 [DMX OUT] | DMX output, designed as XLR panel socket, 3-pin ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds, the display indicates that a reset is in progress. The device is then ready for use. The display shows the operating mode that was selected when the unit was last powered off. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
If you do not press any key for about 30 seconds, the display turns off. It will be reactivated to display the previously shown menu by pressing any button. All previously made settings are retained even when you disconnect the device from the power grid. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
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DMX address for the various DMX modes. Mode Highest possible DMX address 2-channel mode 6-channel mode 8-channel mode 10-channel mode 72-channel mode 74-channel mode When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
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Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired DMX mode. Menu level 2 Function ‘2CH’ 2-channel mode ‘6CH’ 6-channel mode ‘8CH’ 8-channel mode ‘10CH’ 10-channel mode ‘72CH’ 72-channel mode ‘74CH’ 74-channel mode When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
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Menu level 4 Function ‘Auto’ ‘Dimmer’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Total brightness of the LEDs ‘Speed’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Running speed show ‘Prog’ ‘00’ … ‘20’ Selecting a show When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
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‘000’ … ‘255’ Total brightness of the colour macros ‘Strobe’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Flash frequency of the strobe effect ‘Macro’ ‘00’ … ‘22’ Selecting the colour macros When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
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‘000’ … ‘255’ Flash frequency of the strobe effect ‘Static.r’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ ‘Static.g’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Green ‘Static.b’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Blue ‘Static.l’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Lime ‘Static.a’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Amber ‘Static.c’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Cyan ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
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‘000’ … ‘255’ ‘User.g’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Green ‘User.b’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Blue ‘User.l’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Lime ‘User.a’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Amber ‘User.c’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Cyan When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
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‘Tunable White’ ‘Dimmer’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Total brightness of the LEDs ‘Strobe’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Flash frequency of the strobe effect ‘CTC’ ‘2700K’ … ‘7500K’ Colour temperature When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
The display reversal is deactivated. The display of the device is in the standard orientation. ‘ Lock’ Key lock ‘On’ The key lock is activated. ‘Off’ Key lock deactivated ‘Dmx.Err’ Device behaviour on DMX signal failure ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
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‘F’ The device shows the temperature in Fahrenheit. ‘Dimmer Curve’ Dimmer curve ‘Linear’ Linear course ‘Exponential’ Exponential course ‘Logarithmic’ Logarithmic course ‘S Curve’ S-curve shaped course When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
Menu level 2 Function ‘Firmware’ Displays the current firmware version. ‘Temperature’ Displays the current temperature of the device. ‘Run Time’ Displays the total running time of the device. When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
ð The display shows ‘Factory Reset’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select between ‘YES’ (reset device to factory defaults) and ‘NO’ (cancel reset) and confirm with [ENTER]. To return to the previous menu level without changes, press [MENU]. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
0…4 LEDs off 5…19 2700 K 20…39 2900 K 40…59 3100 K 60…79 3400 K 80…99 3700 K 100…119 4000 K 120…139 4400 K 140…159 4800 K 160…179 5400 K 180…199 5800 K 200…219 6400 K ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
Intensity Blue (0 % to 100 %), LED 12 0…255 Intensity White (0 % to 100 %), LED 12 0…255 Intensity Amber (0 % to 100 %), LED 12 0…255 Intensity Cyan (0 % to 100 %), LED 12 ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
Intensity Red (0 % to 100 %), LED 12 0…255 Intensity Green (0 % to 100 %), LED 12 0…255 Intensity Blue (0 % to 100 %), LED 12 0…255 Intensity Lemon (0 % to 100 %), LED 12 ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
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Operating Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity Amber (0 % to 100 %), LED 12 0…255 Intensity Cyan (0 % to 100 %), LED 12 ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
Supply voltage 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Degree of protection IP65 Mounting options In hanging position, in standing position, wall mounting Dimensions (W × H × D) 1004 mm × 163 mm × 147 mm ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
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Technical specifications Weight 9.5 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 colour black Separately controllable LEDs ShineBar 240 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’) ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
Do not connect the DMX input and output to audio devices, e.g. mixers or ampli‐ fiers. Use special DMX cables for the wiring instead of normal microphone cables. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
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4. Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel to high-voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer‐ ence to a 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. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination, such as dust, etc. on a reg‐ ular basis. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect mains-operated devices from the mains. Only use pH-neutral, solvent-free and non-abrasive cleaning agents. Clean the unit with a slightly damp lint-free cloth. ShineBar 240 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. ShineBar 240 LED Bar...
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