Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................6 1.1 Further information........................... 7 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................11 Features............................... 14 Installation..............................15 Connections and controls........................19 Operating..............................25 6.1 Operating mode ‘Preprogrammed automatic show’............25 6.2 Operating mode ‘DMX’........................
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Table of contents Troubleshooting............................34 Cleaning............................... 36 Protecting the environment......................37 LED Pot Strobe 100 Stroboscope...
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General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.
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’ . Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively.
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General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. LED Pot Strobe 100 Stroboscope...
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 Do not modify the mains cable or the plug.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
Features Features Compact LED stroboscope suitable for various lighting tasks, for example at events, on rock stages or in theatres and musicals. The device is characterised by very high power and a very lightweight and rugged housing. 126 × SMD-LED (white) Control via DMX (one or three channels), buttons and display on the unit or an optionally available IR remote control (item no.
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. LED Pot Strobe 100 Stroboscope...
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Installation Inserting the battery into the Press the lock of the battery holder to the centre of the housing and pull out the battery holder remote control like a drawer. Insert the battery. The battery is correct if the positive pole points to the housing base of the remote control.
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel ö LED Pot Strobe 100 Stroboscope...
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Connections and controls 1 Two-piece bracket for hanging or installation and for securing the safety cable 2 Locking screws 3 LEDs 4 Infra red receiver for the signals of the optionally available IR remote control. Make sure it is not obstructed. LED Pot Strobe 100 Stroboscope...
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Connections and controls Rear panel & LED Pot Strobe 100 Stroboscope...
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Connections and controls 5 Power supply cable 6 [DMX IN] | DMX input 7 [DMX OUT] | DMX output 8 Display and control buttons: [Mode] | activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an opened submenu. [Setup] | selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value. [Up] | increases the displayed value by one [Down] | decreases the displayed value by one LED Pot Strobe 100...
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Connections and controls Infrared remote control (item no. 354223, optionally avail‐ Since the universal remote control can be used for several device types, some buttons able) may not be assigned and therefore have no function. & ö LED Pot Strobe 100 Stroboscope...
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Connections and controls 1 [ON/OFF] | turns the device on and off. 2 [AUTO] | activates the ‘Automatic‘ mode. 3 [PRG] | activates the operating mode ‘Preprogrammed automatic show’. Select the desired programme with [+] and [–]. 4 [SOUND] | activates the ‘Sound-control‘ mode. Set the sensitivity of the built-in microphone with [+] and [–]. 5 [SPEED] | activates the setting mode for the programme speed.
Operating Operating Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. Press [Mode] to activate the main menu and select an operating mode. Use [Up] and [Down] to change the respectively displayed value. 6.1 Operating mode ‘Preprogrammed automatic show’ A preprogrammed automatic show can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand- alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination.
Operating 6.2 Operating mode ‘DMX’ This setting is only relevant if the device is controlled via a DMX controller. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘d.xxx’ . Use [Up] and [Down] to assign a DMX address in a range from ‘d.001’ … ‘d.512’ to the device and confirm with [Setup].
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Operating Functions in 3-channel opera‐ Channel Value Function tion 0 … 255 Dimmer (0 % … 100 %) Operating mode No function 1 … 127 Programme speed (0 % … 100 %) 128 … 255 Sensitivity sound control (0 % … 100 %) Strobe effect 0 …...
Operating 6.3 Operating mode ‘Slave’ This setting is only relevant if the device is working as Slave in a Master / Slave configuration and is not controlled via DMX. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLAv’ . ð The device is in Slave mode. Use [Mode] to select any other operating mode to exit Slave mode.
Operating 6.5 Operating mode ‘Sound’ This setting is only relevant if the device is working as Slave in a Master / Slave configuration and is not controlled via DMX. In this operating mode, the device responds to acoustic pulses which are recorded by the integrated microphone. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Soud’...
Operating 6.7 ‘Info’ menu In this menu, you can retrieve the version number and the temperature status of the device. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘InFo’ . Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the option ‘Ver’ to display the version number. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the option ‘Temp’...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 126 × SMD-LED, 0.2 W, white light Light source properties Colour temperature 6100 K Colour rendering index 84 CRI Ra Light output 900 Lux @ 1 m Optical properties Beam angle 45 ° Strobe effect 0 Hz…20 Hz Control 172 mm...
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Technical specifications Mounting options Hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D) 172 mm × 168 mm × 130 mm (without bracket) 172 mm × 190 mm × 130 mm (incl. bracket) Weight 0.8 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range –10 °C…+40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-con‐...
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’...
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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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Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. LED Pot Strobe 100 Stroboscope...
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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.
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Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the 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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Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
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