All dimensions in millimeters and inches. Drawing not to scale This manual covers installation, use, and maintenance of the SGM i-6 Series. A digital version is available at www.sgmlight.com or upon request via support@sgmlight.com. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
CONTENT 2 i-6 SERIES DIMENSIONS 2 i-6 RGBW / i-6 White standard 3 i-6 RGBW / i-6 White POI 6 SAFETY INFORMATION 7 BEFORE INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT 8 INSTALLATION STANDARD FIXTURE 8 Identification and terminology 9 Unpacking 9 Application considerations 9 Transport handling 9 Rigging 10 ...
Page 5
CONTENT 26 CONFIGURING THE DEVICE FOR DMX CONTROL 26 About DMX 26 DMX Start address 26 Set/edit DMX address 26 Setting the DMX mode 26 DMX charts 27 SETTING A STATIC COLOR MANUALLY 27 USING STANDALONE OPERATION 28 FIXTURE PROPERTIES 28 Factory default 28 LED Engine 28 Individual fixture settings 30 CONTROL MENU 32 RDM 32 ...
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAREFULLY BE- FORE UNPACKING, INSTALLING, POWERING OR OPERATING THE DEVICE. SGM fixtures are intended for professional use only. They are not suitable for household use. Les fixtures SGM sont impropre à l’usage domestique. Uniquement à usage professionnel. This product must be installed in accordance with the applicable installation code by a person familiar with the construction and operation of the product and the hazards involved.
BEFORE INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT Please visit the SGM official website at www.sgmlight.com for the latest version of this user manual/ safety information leaflet. Due to continuous improvements, the instructions may change without notice. SGM always recommends the latest available firmware version from www.sgmlight.com.
INSTALLATION STANDARD FIXTURE IDENTIFICATION AND TERMINOLOGY A: 24 LEDs 5 Red, 5 Green, 5 Blue, 9 White B: Tilt lock C: Cooling fans D: Control panel (POI n/a) OLED Display (POI n/a) F: Rubber feet (POI n/a) G: GORE-TEX membrane H: Power in and out I: DMX in and out J: Handle...
UNPACKING Unpack the device and inspect it to ensure that it has not been damaged during transport. The i-6 Series are shipped with: • 2 x Omega bracket with 1/4-turn fasteners (standard version) • Safety information leaflet • 2 m IP66 power cable pigtail APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS The standard version is IP66-rated and is designed for both indoor and outdoor operation.
3. Align the omega bracket with the i-6 Series base. For standard Omega Bracket, insert the fasteners into the i-6 Series base bracket, and turn both levers a full 1/4 turn clockwise to lock. When using the POI Omega Bracket, insert the included M-10 screws through the bracket holes and tighten them with a M-10 key until they are Product Version 1.0 | Revision B | Released 2023-02-13...
fully attached to the base. 4. Hang the fixture on a truss or other structure. Tighten the clamp/bracket. 5. Verify that there are no combustible materials, cables, or surfaces to be illuminated within 0.3 m (12 in.) of the fixture. 6.
CONNECTING POWER The power cable color coding is given in figure 6: Wire Color Symbol Conductor ated • Connect the black wire to live Black live White neutral • Connect the white wire to neutral green/yellow ground (earth) ion. • Connect the green/yellow wire to ground (earth) Figure 6: Connecting AC Power For a temporary outdoor installation the mains cable must be fitted with a grounded connector intended for exterior use.
INSTALLATION POI FIXTURE IDENTIFICATION AND TERMINOLOGY A: 24 LEDs 5 Red, 5 Green, 5 Blue, 9 White B: Tilt lock C: Cooling fans D: Rubber feet (POI n/a) E: GORE-TEX membrane F: Power in and out G: DMX in and out H: LED Indicator (POI only) I: Barndoors attachment points (x2) J: Handle...
TO DO CONFIGURATION AND ANY TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE MOUNTING IS COMPLETE. UNPACKING Unpack the device and inspect it to ensure that it has not been damaged during transport. The i-6 Series are shipped with: • 1 x Spanner with magnet (POI version). • 6 x M-10 screws (POI version).
PLEASE NOTE! AT A MINIMUM, ALL FIXTURES WILL NEED TO BE GIVEN A DMX ADDRESS AND DMX PERSONALITY IN ORDER TO PATCH AND PROGRAM ON A CONTROL- LER. REFER TO MANUALS FOR MORE DETAILS. Figure 9: Connecting data to USB up-loader cable for POI fix- tures SETTINGS AND FIXTURE DEFAULTS All configuration of POI fixtures is done through the SGM Addressing Tool.
MOUNTING All SGM POI fixtures have M10 size attachment points to mount the supplied brackets or directly to a structure. The POI wash fixture may be installed in any orientation and it might take up to two brackets per fixture. Depending on the structure, please use appropriate and secure methods for mounting the Omega brackets.
FLAT BRACKET ATTACHMENT M10 Countersunk Bolts Flat Bracket 8mm or smaller screw or bolt to structure 8mm or smaller screw or bolt to structure Fixture OMEGA BRACKET ATTACHMENT M10 Stainless Steel Bolts 13mm / 0.5in hole diameter for attachment point POI Omega Bracket Fixture Product Version 1.0 | Revision B | Released 2023-02-13...
UNIVERSAL BRACKET ATTACHMENT Using a bolt through this slot, M10 Countersunk Bolts the fixture will rotate around its center point, always use 2 bolts with washers. POI Universal Bracket Using a bolt through this slot, the fixture will rotate around its center point, always use 2 bolts with washers.
WALL BRACKET ATTACHMENT Medium 6/8 Series Attach and align the bracket to a surface. The shorter side of the bracket is the side that attaches to a wall surface. There are two slots provided to align the bracket. Using appropriate fas- teners, align and level the bracket.
POI TILT LOCK The fixture can be tilted in any orientation. To adjust the tilt angle in POI fixtures: • Loosen the two tilt lock kobs (one on each side) by turning them counter-clockwise using the small pig-nose key. Tilt the fixture to the angle de- sired and hold it.
PERMANENTLY CONNECTING POWER & DATA PLEASE NOTE! POI FIXTURES MUST BE TERMINATED IN SUITABLY IP RATED ENCLOSURES, AND WITH CABLE CONNECTIONS MEANT FOR DIGITAL DATA SIGNAL. Figure 15: Connecting DMX and AC Power in POI The last fixture in line must have a resistor installed between the yellow and black data out wires. This is to terminate the DMX signal, according to the RS-485 signal protocol.
WIRELESS In POI versions with wireless, it is necessary to pair the fixture with a new transmitter (by default, the fixture is linked to the SGM factory transmitter during the testing and QA process). In order to do so, make sure the fixture is powered on before taking the following steps: •...
USER INTERFACE The i-6 Series can be set up by using the control panel and OLED multi-line display on fixture’s head or through RDM. PLEASE NOTE! IN POI VERSIONS THE DISPLAY IS REPLACED BY AN INDICATOR LIGHT. THE ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE THROUGH RDM.
DISPLAY OPERATIONAL MODE (A) Displays the current mode (quick color, stand-alone, or DMX mode). The fixture is set by default to be controlled in DMX mode. 6CH CTC MODE (107) DMX ADDRESS (B) A - Operational mode Displays the current DMX address. The DMX address is al- B - DMX address tered directly from this view.
Confirm the chosen mode by pressing ‘Enter’. DMX CHARTS The i-6 Series operates in different DMX modes. Each DMX mode has its own DMX chart. All DMX charts are available for download at www.sgmlight.com under the respective product, or upon request via support@sgmlight.com...
SETTING A STATIC COLOR MANUALLY The i-6 standard can be configured to display a predefined and static color. To set up a static color select ENTER → MANUAL → QUICK COLOR. Note that, once the MANUAL → QUICK COLOR settings are changed, the fixture will be set, by default, to automatical- ly start in quick color mode whenever it is powered on.
FIXTURE PROPERTIES FACTORY DEFAULT When restoring the i-6 to the factory defaults, the follow- • Display saver = Off ing settings will be set: • Flip screen = Off • DMX address = 1 • RDM device label set to = Fixture type name •...
Page 29
Setting LED refresh rate (Frequency) When using LED lighting with cameras, flickering can occur due to incompatible frequency settings which means the LEDs and cameras are not synchronized. In order to avoid flickering and horizontal banding (rolling shutter) the i-6 offers the ability to adjust the refresh rate (frequency) in order to achieve flicker-free performance. In the i-6 menu, go to SETTINGS →...
CONTROL MENU LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 FUNCTION Mode Select Mode Select DMX mode. Info Product Type Displays product type. Firmware Version Displays installed firmware version. Hardware Revi- sion Serial Number Displays SGM serial#. RDM ID Displays RDM ID (Unique RDM ID for identification). DMX View Up to 504 DMX addresses Displays received DMX levels.
Page 31
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 FUNCTION Manual* Macro Color Macro color Editor High Speed High speed mode Editor Program Program Editor Quick Color Run Macro Run High Speed Run Program Run 1, 2 or 3 Run internal sequence 1, 2 or 3. Stop Stop current running internal sequence or Quick Color.
SUPPORTED RDM FUNCTIONS The i-6 Series features support for various RDM functions. RDM (Remote Device Management) is a protocol enhancement to USITT DMX512 that allows bi-directional commu- nication between the fixtures and the controller over a standard DMX line. This protocol will allow configuration, sta- tus monitoring, and management.
The Vacuum Test Kit is an accessory suitable for all SGM IP-rated fixtures, made for testing the IP integrity upon reassembly. In order to ensure the IP-rating of the i-6 Series, it’s highly recom- mended that the fixture is always vacuum tested after installing or swapping any part that might compromise the IP-rating, e.g.,...
USB - POI UPLOADER CABLE The SGM USB to DMX cable is an accessory used mainly to update the fixture with the latest SGM firmware. See below how to update the fixture with the latest firmware. The SGM Uploader cable is also used for controlling the DMX val- ues channel by channel through the Firmware Uploader Tool soft- ware (available for download at www.sgmlight.com).
CLEANING SGM fixtures with IP65 or IP66-rating do not need any cleaning procedures inside the fixture. However, cleaning the front lens may be needed to achieve the maximum light output after exposure to dust, sand, or dirt. The exterior housing can also be cleaned to get a better look. To maintain adequate cooling, fans must be cleaned periodically. Whenever necessary, clean the fixture using a soft cloth dampened with a solution of water and a mild detergent.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE(S) REMEDIES Fixture does not respond or appears No power to the fixture. Confirm that the power is switched on, confirm that to be off. the cables are plugged in. Main fuse is blown. Contact your local SGM dealer or support@sgmlight. Fixture suddenly turned off.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the i-6 Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers