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  • Page 1 Electro Storm CS15 Product Manual English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setup......................................08 1. Installation and Yoke....................08 2. Disassembly and Installation of Aputure Mount Protection Cover............09 3. Installation and Disassembly of Standard Reflector/Adapter ..............10 4. Installation and Removal of the Barn Doors .......................11 5. Lamp Adjustment.................................13 6. Installation and Disassembly of Control Box Dolly..................13...
  • Page 3 2.2.12 Accessory Control ............................38 2.2.13 Lead/Follow Mode...........................41 2.3 Presets..................................42 3. Control with DMX Console............................43 3.1 Connection with DMX Lighting Console and Lightstorm Electro Storm CS15 ......43 4. DMX Control Operation..............................44 5. Application of Sidus Link APP..........................44 Product Specifications................................45 Photometric Data..................................47 Safety Instructions ..................................51...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction...

  • Page 5: Components List

    Components List Please check whether the following items are contained in the package before using the product. Please contact your dealer if there are any missing items. Electro Storm CS15 Lamp Removable Yoke Control Box Control Box Dolly Waterproof Head Cable AC Power Cord (15m/590.55in)

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview 1. Lamp Barn Door Latch Carrying Handle Medium-Angle Standard Reflector Mount Release Button Removable Yoke Strain Relief Ring 28mm Junior Pin...

  • Page 7: Control Box

    2. Control Box Tie-off Point Select Knob Display Menu Button Light Mode Button DC 48V IN Preset Button Back Button DC 48V IN Power AC IN Antenna Positions 3/8" Thread (4) USB-A DMX IN Quick Release Plate DMX OUT LAN1 LAN2...

  • Page 8: Setup

    Setup 1. Installation and Removal of Yoke Installation of Yoke Insert the Yoke's Junior Pin into a rigid Junior Receiver and lock in place. Align the lamp head with the quick release plates on both sides and install until locked. Disassembly of U-Shaped Yoke While holding the Carrying Handle of the lamp, turn the on both sides of the...

  • Page 9: Disassembly And Installation Of Aputure Mount Protection Cover

    Disassembly of protection cover Installation of protection cover Make sure to remove the Aputure Mount Protection Cover before using the device. Install the Aputure Mount Protection Cover for transport and storage.

  • Page 10: Installation And Disassembly Of Standard Reflector/Adapter

    3. Installation and Disassembly of Standard Reflector/Barn Doors Adapter Press the Mount Release Button and insert and rotate the Standard Reflector/Adapter until it locks in place; reverse to remove. Installation of Standard Reflector Removal of Standard Reflector...

  • Page 11: Installation And Removal Of The Barn Doors

    Installation of Barn Doors Adapter Removal of Barn Doors Adapter 4. Installation and Removal of the Barn Doors With Barn Doors Adapter...
  • Page 12 With Standard Reflector...

  • Page 13: Lamp Adjustment

    5. Lamp Adjustment The lamp angle can be adjusted by loosening the disc brake handles. 6. Installation and Disassembly of Control Box Dolly Unfold the control box dolly Lift the control box and install it into the quick release mechanism of the dolly...
  • Page 14 To remove the Control Box from the dolly, press the release button and lift up on the Control Box Fold and store the dolly...

  • Page 15: Connection Of Lamp With Control Box

    7. Connection of Lamp with Control Box...

  • Page 16: Power Supply Connections

    8. Power Supply Connections AC power supply DC power supply Note: 1. DC power cable needs to be purchased separately. 2. The connected DC power supply needs to support 1800W (48V/38A).

  • Page 17: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions 1. Powering On/Off Connect the power supply and press the power button on the control box to turn on/off. Note: If your fixture has Studio Mode "ON", the Control Box will power on whenever power is supplied to it. 1.1 Status Indicator Icons Lead/Follow Mode: Leader Sidus Bluetooth...

  • Page 18: Light Mode

    2.1 Light Mode Press the “Light Mode” button to enter the menu interface, which consists of CCT, Adv.HSI, RGB, GEL, XY, SOURCE and FX. 2.1.1 CCT Adjust the color temperature (2000K-10000K) and the Green/Magenta level (- . 0 thru + . 0). 2.1.2 Adv.HSI Select the hue (0°-360°), saturation (0-100%) and color temperature (2000K-10000K).

  • Page 19: Rgb

    2.1.3 RGB Set the values of red, green and blue (0-100%) to achieve the desired color; then use the Master Intensity to raise and lower the overall brightness of the fixture without changing the colors individually. 2.1.4 GEL Select the intensity, base color temperature, Gel Series and desired Gel. 2.1.5 XY Set the x or y coordinate value (0.0000-0.8000) and intensity.

  • Page 20: Source

    2.1.6 Source Select the light source and fine tune the xy coordinates. 2.1.7 FX : Fireworks /Explosions /Flames /Paparazzi/Defective Bulb /TV /Pulse / Party Lights /Club /Color Chase /Candle /Welding /Police Car /Flash /Lightning...

  • Page 21: Settings

    2.2 Settings Press "MENU" to access the interface of the various settings. Choose between: Output Settings, High-Speed Mode, Dimming Curve, Control System, Studio Mode, Fan Mode, Update, Product Info, Custom FX, Language, Factory Reset, Accessory, Lead/Follow Mode. 2.2.1 Output Settings (1) Constant Output: The lamp's brightness is consistent throughout the color temperature range.

  • Page 22: High-Speed Mode

    (3) Max Power Settings: When you choose the indoor power supply cable, this function will be unlocked; you can also release the indoor power supply limitation manually. The indoor power supply cable . When the cable is 2.2.2 High-Speed Mode...

  • Page 23: Dimming Curve

    High-Speed Mode is automatically disabled. 2.2.3 Dimming Curve The following Dimming Curves are available: Linear, Logarithmic, S-Curve and Exponential. 2.2.4 Control System Electro Storm CS15 is equipped with four remote control modes: DMX, Sidus BT, CRMX and Ethernet (Art-Net/sACN). Only one mode can be...

  • Page 24: Dmx

    2.2.4.1 DMX In DMX mode, you can choose the following options. (1) DMX Status Screen: displays information including: DMX Address, CRMX reception strength, DMX Profile in use, Accessory and Function Configuration Status. (2) DMX Address: set the DMX address of the device and long press “Select” to lock the current address and display.
  • Page 25 (4) DMX Loss Behavior: Hold Last Settings – holds the last control signal after the DMX signal is lost; Black Out – black out after the DMX signal is lost; Fade to Black – fade to black over 60 seconds after the DMX signal is lost; Hold 2 mins &...

  • Page 26: Sidus Bt

    The motorized F14 Fresnel and the motorized yoke are sold separately. (7) DMX Termination: 2.2.4.2 Sidus BT (1) Enable/Disable Sidus Bluetooth. Sidus BT Reset. Sidus BT UID is displayed.

  • Page 27: Crmx

    (2) Use Sidus BT Reset to allow your Sidus Link device to connect with a previously paired fixture. If Sidus BT fails to reset, a "Reset Failed" warning will pop up before returning to the Sidus BT Reset display. 2.2.4.3 CRMX Users can press the Select knob to turn on/off...
  • Page 28 (1) When CRMX is ON/Enabled, the fixture will listen for it's previously linked Transmitter. If the fixture is currently unlinked, it will listen for a Transmitter link signal and link to any new CRMX link signal. (2) Users can Unlink from previously linked Transmitters by selecting "Unlink". When the fixture is connected with the CRMX Transmitter, the fixture will display the connection status and signal intensity of CRMX in the DMX status bar: Signal intensity: indicates the connection strength between CRMX and the Transmitter.

  • Page 29: Ethernet

    Signal intensity Receiving CRMX data Received CRMX, but no DMX data 2.2.4.4 Ethernet You can set IP and control protocol (Art-Net/sACN) here. (1) a. Auto Set IP: The fixture will automatically receive an IP address from the DHCP server. In Auto Set IP mode, you cannot edit the IP address, subnet mask and gateway;...
  • Page 30 b. Manual Set IP: the IP address, Subnet Mask and the Gateway IP address. (2) Art-Net & sACN: select which data protocol you are sending over ethernet. a. Choose between the following: (a) Automatic: The fixture will automatically identify the current Ethernet protocol (b) Art-Net Only: use the Art-Net protocol only;...
  • Page 31 b. Art-Net Universe: set the Art-Net Universe c. Net Sub Uni: set the Art-Net Net, Sub Net and Universe d. sACN Universe: set the DMX universe of sACN...

  • Page 32: Studio Mode

    2.2.5 Studio Mode Press Select to turn ON/OFF Studio Mode. When the studio mode is on (ON), the fixture will power on when connected to live power. When studio mode is off (OFF), press the power button to power on the fixture.

  • Page 33: Firmware Update

    2.2.7 Firmware Update You can upgrade the firmware by inserting a USB flash drive with the latest firmware into the USB port of the control box . The current firmware version is also listed in this interface. NOTE: The fixture can also be updated via Sidus Link with Sidus BT turned ON and a Wi-Fi internet connection.

  • Page 34: Product Info

    2.2.8 Product Info The hardware version, lamp temperature, fixture orientation (when utilizing the Motorized Yo ), and the fixture runtime (LED Engine Hours) can all be checked in the Product Info interface. (1) Hardware Version: display the hardware versions of the driver and controller (2) Temperature: Display the LED temperature, MCU temperature and ambient temperature (3) Fixture Orientation: Pan and Tilt...
  • Page 35 (4) Fixture Runtime: total LED engine hours and total system hours (5) Failure information: If the fixture fails,a pop-up window will appear to indicate an error. Errors can be divided into two categories: a. Serious error: When a serious error occurs, the fixture cannot be used and will be locked for protection.

  • Page 36: Custom Fx

    2.2.9 Custom FX 10 custom FXs can be saved for each type of FX. The suffix “NO FX” shows no FX is saved and the suffix “Untitled” shows the FX is saved. You can download custom FX by connecting the Sidus Link APP. 2.2.10 Language Select English or Chinese and short press Select for confirmation.

  • Page 37: Factory Reset

    2.2.11 Factory Reset Select "YES" if you wish to Factory Reset the fixture. Select "NO" to cancel. You may also long press the Menu button for 3 seconds for a quick reset; Factory settings: Language: English Fan mode: Smart Dimming curve: Linear Studio mode: OFF...

  • Page 38: Accessory Control

    2.2.12 Accessory Control A Motorized Fresnel, Motorized Yoke, and other Aputure-Mount Accessories can be purchased sepa- rately. In the Accessory interface, information about the accessories can be found and settings for the accessories can be adjusted. (1) Motorized Fresnel: When the fixture is equipped with the Motorized F14 Fresnel, you can enter...
  • Page 39 Edit and reset motion limits in this interface. Caution is recommended when adjusting and resetting limits. When using an accessory that does not utilize the Aputure Mount system,then the user can manually select the Accessory from the provided list to populate the motion limitations of the Motorized Yoke.
  • Page 40 (3) Optical Accessories: When utilizing an Optical Aputure-Mount Accessory, the type of accessory can be viewed in the "Optical Accessories" window. The following accessories are available: narrow-angle standard reflector, medium-angle standard reflector, wide-angle standard...

  • Page 41: Lead/Follow Mode

    2.2.13 Lead/Follow Mode In this interface, you can set your fixtures as either the Leader or the Follower (Leader/"OFF"). The Leader automatically sends its settings to the Follower fixtures for synchronization. Batch upgrades of the firmware from a USB drive in the Leader's port is also possible. The leader fixture should be connected with the followers via DMX to enable this function The USB flash disk containing the up-to-date firmware should be inserted into the leader fixture to enable batch update...

  • Page 42: Presets

    2.3 Presets 10 Light Mode Presets can be saved. Choose your settings within the CCT, Adv. HSI, RGB, XY, Source or Gel light modes. Then press the PRESET button to open the Preset interface. Select the Preset number to open, replace or delete the Preset.

  • Page 43: Control With Dmx Console

    3. Control with DMX Console 3.1 Connection with DMX Lighting Console and Lightstorm Electro Storm CS15 OUTPUT DMX512 OUTPUT DMX512 Daisy Chain Backup + Backup Ground Backup...

  • Page 44: Dmx Control Operation

    4. DMX Control Operation Electro Storm CS15 supports several DMX profiles. Please download the DMX channel table on the official website (https://aputure.cn) to view detailed configurations. 5. Application of Sidus Link APP You may search Sidus Link in the APP Store or Android market to download the professional control software so as to control the Aputure fixture.

  • Page 45: Product Specifications

    Lamp with yoke 457*497*684mm Control ox 283.5*262*550mm 591*88*497mm 306*266*252mm Medium-angle standard reflector Barn doors 282*303*40mm Size (length X width X height) Barn doors adapter 303*263*87mm AC power cord Head cable 165*165*34mm Aputure Mount protection cover 439*470*1054mm(unfolded) Control ox olly 200*470*703mm(folded)
  • Page 46 Aputure Mount protection cover Control ox olly 7.22kg Lamp failure due to water ingress voids the user warranty. If Electro Storm CS15 is used under heavy rain, the use angle of the lamp recommended is shown in the following figure: +45° -45°...

  • Page 47: Photometric Data

    Photometric Data Normal mode (HyperSync) Distance of 2M Bare Reflector Reflector Reflector spot spot spot Fresnel Fresnel lamp at 50° at 35° at 20° 50° 36° 19° at 18° at 50° 2000K 3710 12170 24060 69600 1584 3370 7080 30000 6810 2700K 8830...
  • Page 48 Normal mode (HyperSync) Distance of 3M Bare Reflector Reflector Reflector spot spot spot Fresnel Fresnel lamp at 50° at 35° at 20° 50° 36° 19° at 18° at 50° 2000K 1818 5310 10340 30100 1640 3150 14400 3410 2700K 4330 13270 25730 76300...
  • Page 49 Normal mode (HyperSync) Distance of 5M Bare Reflector Reflector Reflector spot spot spot Fresnel Fresnel lamp at 50° at 35° at 20° 50° 36° 19° at 18° at 50° 2000K 2034 3710 10450 1195 5840 1418 2700K 1680 5070 9260 26450 1476 2840...
  • Page 50 Normal mode (HyperSync) Distance of 7M Bare Reflector Reflector Reflector spot spot spot Fresnel Fresnel lamp at 50° at 35° at 20° 50° 36° 19° at 18° at 50° 2000K 1039 1842 5220 3090 2700K 2580 4580 13140 1477 7430 1956 3200K 2940...

  • Page 51: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Read and understand all instructions before using the fixture. Do not touch the LED 13. Remove the protection cover before us . Do not place the product near combustible and volatile solvents to avoid product damage. Use a soft and dry cloth to clean the device.
  • Page 52 The User’s Manual was formulated based on rigorous tests performed by the Company. No further notice will be given in the event of any change in its design and specifications.

  • Page 53: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    FCC Declaration of Conformity Changes or modifications to this product that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer are prohibited and voids the user warranty. ATTENTION ● ● Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for assistance. ● RF Statement...

  • Page 54: Disclaimer

    Users undertake to be responsible for their behaviors and the consequences accordingly. Aputure will not be responsible for all losses arising from users’ operation of this product not in accordance with the User’s Manual.

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