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- Page 1 Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
- Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 22.08.2023, ID: 550535...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
7.2.1 DMX address..........................24 7.2.2 DMX mode............................25 7.2.3 Auto operation..........................26 7.2.4 Sound control..........................27 7.2.5 Manual colour settings....................... 28 7.3 System settings..........................30 7.4 System information......................... 31 7.5 Menu overview..........................32 7.6 Functions in 8-channel mode...................... 33 Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope... - Page 4 Table of contents 7.7 Functions in 14-channel mode....................35 7.8 Functions in 232-channel mode....................38 Technical specifications........................40 Plug and connection assignments....................42 Troubleshooting............................43 Cleaning............................... 45 Protecting the environment......................46 Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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Page 6: General Information
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. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope... - Page 7 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...
- Page 8 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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Page 9: Safety Instructions
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 when covers, safety equipment or optical components are missing or damaged. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope... - Page 10 Never cover the device or the vents. Do not install the device in the immediate vicinity of other heat sources. Never operate the device in the immediate vicinity of naked flames. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
- Page 11 Also refer to the specifications in the technical specifications for the device. Only use power cords with a cable cross-section designed for the required current intensity when connecting the devices in series. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
- Page 12 Using fuses of a different type than compatible with the device may cause a fire and seriously damage the device. Only use fuses of the same type. Observe the labelling on the device casing and the information in the "Technical data” chapter. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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Page 13: Features
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... - Page 14 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...
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Page 15: Installation
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. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope... - Page 16 You can install the device in hanging or standing position. When in use, the device must always be attached to a solid surface or an approved truss. Use the openings provided on the two-piece bracket for attaching. Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
- Page 17 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...
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Page 18: Starting Up
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... - Page 19 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...
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Page 20: Connections And Operating Elements
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front panel ö ö 1 RGB LEDs 2 CW LEDs Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope... - Page 21 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...
- Page 22 | 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...
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Page 23: Operating
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... -
Page 24: Dmx Address
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... -
Page 25: Dmx Mode
‘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... -
Page 26: Auto Operation
( ‘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... -
Page 27: Sound Control
( ‘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... -
Page 28: Manual Colour Settings
Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) ‘35 Show’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Brightness strobe LEDs ‘35 Sp’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Running speed strobe LEDs ‘35’Str’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Flash rate strobe LEDs ‘50 Show’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Brightness ambient LEDs Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope... - Page 29 Flash rate ambient LEDs ‘50BG-R’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Brightness ambient LEDs red ‘50BG-G’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Brightness ambient LEDs green ‘50BG-B’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Brightness ambient LEDs blue When the display shows the desired value, confirm with . Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope...
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Page 30: System Settings
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... -
Page 31: System Information
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... -
Page 32: Menu Overview
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... -
Page 33: Functions In 8-Channel Mode
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... - Page 34 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...
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Page 35: Functions In 14-Channel Mode
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... - Page 36 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...
- Page 37 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...
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Page 38: Functions In 232-Channel Mode
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... - Page 39 … … … 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...
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Page 40: Technical Specifications
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... - Page 41 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...
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Page 42: Plug And Connection Assignments
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... -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
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: Blitz Bar 240 Stroboscope... - Page 44 DMX interface circuit. 2. Try using another DMX controller. 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...
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Page 45: Cleaning
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... -
Page 46: Protecting The Environment
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... - Page 48 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...