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Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec Bat 3 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 3 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 3 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 • 5 DMX-control channels required • Strobe-effect with adjustable speed (1 - 8 flashes/sec.) •...
Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec Bat 3 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 3 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 Pan movement The mirror can be controlled horizontally. Rotating barrel The barrel can rotate forwards or backwards. 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).
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.
Gobo Rotation Mirror Rotation Shutter - Reset function This option enables the Bat 3 Digital to index all effects (function) and return to their standard positions. Press until the display shows If the display shows (with actually stored address). Press...
Channel 1-Pan Push slider up in order to move mirror horizontally (Pan). Gradual mirror adjustment, from one end of the slider to the other end, is possible (0-255, 128-center). The mirror can be stopped at any position you wish. Channel 2-Barrel No rotation 6-120 Forward rotating from fast to slow...
Channel 4- Mirror dish 0-127 Reflector index 128-189 Forwards continuous rotating from fast to slow 190-193 No rotation 194-255 Backward continuous rotating from slow to fast Channel 5- Shutter, Strobe 0-31 Blackout 32-63 No function (shutter open) 64-95 Strobe-effect from slow to fast (max. flashes 8/sec.) 96-127 No function (shutter open) 128-159...
The Showtec Bat 3 Digital requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid. Wipe lens clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth.
Product Specification Model: Showtec Bat 3 Digital Voltage: 240V-50Hz (CE) Fuse: 3A / 250V Dimensions: 530x320x160mm (LxWxH) Weight: 10,4 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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