Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................4 1.1 Further information........................... 5 1.2 Notational conventions........................5 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 12 Installation..............................13 Starting up..............................16 Connections and controls........................18 Operating..............................20 7.1 Main menu............................20 7.2 Menu overview..........................
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General information Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . 1.3 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 manual.
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. 2Bright Expo 575 TW LED Spotlight...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for use as an electronic lighting effect by means of LED technology. The device is designed for professional use only and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside 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 if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a protective contact plug.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire and overheating The use with closed barn doors can cause fire or overheating in the spotlight. The lifetime of the LEDs will be reduced when using the device with closed barn doors. Otherwise, the integrated thermostat causes a thermically reasonable shutdown. Use the device only with open barn doors.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
Features Features Powerful and flexible LED spotlight for showrooms, studios, exhibition booths, etc. 31 white light LEDs Replacement for 575 W daylight lamps Control via DMX (3 channels) as well as via buttons and display on the unit Lockable connections (Power Twist) for self-supply and to supply further devices Sturdy bracket for secure attachment to trusses or firm footing on the ground Includes safety cable, barn doors, diffuser and colour filter frame Optional accessories...
Installation Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
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Installation NOTICE! Use of stands When mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe and stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum permissible load capacity of the stand. NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐...
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Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. 2Bright Expo 575 TW LED Spotlight...
Starting up Starting up Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device.
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Starting up Connections in master/slave When you configure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the first unit will control the mode other units for an automatic, sound-activated, synchronized show. This function is ideal when you want to start a show immediately. Connect the DMX output of the master device to the DMX input of the first slave device.
Connections and controls Connections and controls ö 2bright Expo 575 TW & DOWN ENTER MENU 100-240V~50/60Hz 2Bright Expo 575 TW LED Spotlight...
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Connections and controls 1 [DMX In] | DMX input, designed as XLR panel plug, 3-pin 2 [DMX Out] | DMX output, designed as XLR panel socket, 3-pin 3 Display and control buttons [MENU] | activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an opened submenu. [UP] | increases the displayed value by one.
Operating Operating 7.1 Main menu Press [MENU] to activate the main menu. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired parameter or to change the respectively dis‐ played value. When the display shows the desired parameter or value press [ENTER] to enter the respective submenu or to confirm a new value.
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Operating Master / slave mode Press [MENU] to activate the main menu. Use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘M/S Master’ and confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select between ‘Master’ (device works as a master) and ‘Slave’ (device works as a slave) and confirm with [ENTER].
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Operating Stroboscope Press [MENU] to activate the main menu. Use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Strobe’ and confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select a value between ‘Hz: 01’ and ‘Hz: 30’ to adjust the flash frequency from slow to fast and confirm with [ENTER].
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Operating Operating hours display Press [MENU] to activate the main menu. Use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Fixture’ and confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select between the following parameters: Display Description ‘Power On Time’ Total operating time of the device ‘Lamp On Time’...
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Operating Display Press [MENU] to activate the main menu. Use [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Display Blackout’ and confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select between ‘Black out: on’ (display is blacked out after 10 seconds) and ‘Black out: off’ (display is permanently on) and confirm with [ENTER]. To return to the previous menu level without changes, press [MENU].
Operating 7.2 Menu overview Address M/S Master WW Dimmer CW Dimmer Strobe Fixture Display Blackout Firmware Version Add: 001 Master Dim: 001 Dim: 001 Hz: 01 Power On Time Black out: on Ver: XXXXXXXX Total Add: 512 Slave Dim: 255 Dim: 255 Hz: 30 Black out: o...
Operating 7.3 Functions in DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Brightness warm white (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Brightness cold white (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Strobe effect (0 Hz to 30 Hz), increasing speed 2Bright Expo 575 TW LED Spotlight...
Technical specifications Technical specifications 695 mm 2Bright Expo 575 TW LED Spotlight...
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Technical specifications Light source 31 × white light LEDs, 10 W each Light source properties Colour temperature 3000 K…6300 K Colour rendering index CRI >90 Optical properties Beam angle 25° (changeable) Control DMX, buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels Input connections Power supply Lockable output socket (Power Twist)
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Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Design Theatre spotlight LED type unicoloured LEDs Floor housing fanless Remote control Not possible Wireless DMX Housing colour black 2Bright Expo 575 TW LED Spotlight...
Plug and connection assignments Plug and connection assignments Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables. Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation.
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DMX interface circuits. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. 2Bright Expo 575 TW LED Spotlight...
Cleaning Cleaning Optical lenses Clean the optical lenses, that are accessible from the outside, regularly in order to optimize the light output. The frequency of cleaning depends on the operating environment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the optics of the device.
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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