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  • Page 1 Hero Barrel Scan 150 LED Scanner...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 15.09.2023, ID: 561451...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 13 Installation..............................15 Starting up..............................18 Connections and controls........................20 Operating..............................23 7.1 Starting the device........................... 23 7.2 Main menu............................24 7.3 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode...................
  • Page 4 Hero Barrel Scan 150 LED Scanner...

  • Page 5: General Information

    Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 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 document.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. Hero Barrel Scan 150 LED Scanner...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for use as a multifunctional lighting instrument with movable mirror. 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. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 9 Safety instructions DANGER! Danger to life due to electric current! 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 when covers, safety equipment or optical components are missing or damaged. DANGER! Danger to life due to electric current! A short circuit could lead to a fire hazard and risk of death.
  • Page 10 Safety instructions WARNING! Danger of burns on the device surface! The surface of the device becomes very hot during operation. Skin contact can result in burns. Never touch the device with your bare hands during operation. After switching off the device, wait for at least 15 minutes before touching it. CAUTION! Risk of injury due to unexpected movements of the device! The device head may perform fast movements and generate very bright light.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions NOTICE! Damage to the device if operated in unsuitable ambient conditions! The device can be damaged if it is operated in unsuitable ambient conditions. Only operate the device indoors within the ambient conditions specified in the “Technical specifications” chapter of this user manual. Avoid operating it in environments with direct sun‐ light, heavy dirt and strong vibrations.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible staining due to plasticiser in rubber feet! The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may react with the coating of the floor and cause permanent dark stains after some time. If necessary, use a suitable mat or felt slide to prevent direct contact between the device’s rubber feet and the floor. NOTICE! Risk of fire due to installation of a wrong fuse! Using fuses of a different type than compatible with the device may cause a fire and seriously damage the device.

  • Page 13: Features

    Features Features The Varytec Hero Barrel Scan 150 combines proven scanner technology with the power and functionality of the Varytec Hero series. With its 150-W LED chip, it is the most powerful scanner on the market and cuts a fine figure even on large stages. The Hero Barrel Scan 150 focuses on fast movement and versatile effects with selected gobos, 3-fold prism and prism rotation.
  • Page 14 Features Electronic shutter Active cooling Robust metal and plastic housing For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime. This effect increases with higher operating temperature. You can extend the service life of the illuminants by providing adequate ventilation and operating the LEDs with the lowest possible brightness. Hero Barrel Scan 150 LED Scanner...

  • Page 15: Installation

    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.
  • Page 16 Installation NOTICE! Risk of overheating and fire due to inadequate distance and bad ventilation! If the distance between the light source and the illuminated surface is too short or the device is badly ventilated, the device can overheat and cause fires. Make sure that illuminated surfaces are more than 2 m away.
  • Page 17 Installation Mounting options The threads on the bottom side of the housing (A) allow the secure attachment of the included mounting brackets. There, you can fasten adapters such as half couplers, trigger clamps, c- hooks etc. The safety cable must be threaded through the safety eyelet on the rear side of the unit.

  • Page 18: Starting Up

    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.
  • Page 19 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.

  • Page 20: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls ö PUSH PUSH &' Hero Barrel Scan 150 LED Scanner...
  • Page 21 Connections and controls 1 Safety cable eyelet 2 [F4AL250V] | fuse holder 3 [Power In] | lockable input socket (Power Twist) for power supply 4 [Power Out] | lockable output socket (Power Twist) for powering a connected device 5 [DMX In] | DMX input, designed as XLR panel plug, 3-pin 6 [DMX Out] | DMX output, designed as XLR panel socket, 3-pin 7 [DMX In] | DMX input, designed as XLR panel plug, 5-pin 8 [DMX Out] | DMX output, designed as XLR panel socket, 5-pin...
  • Page 22 Connections and controls Operating elements 14 Display 15 DMX indicator. The LED indicates that a signal is present at the DMX input. 16 Status LED. The LED indicates that the device is switched on. 17 [MIC] | built-in microphone for sound control 18 [Menu] | calls up the main menu and the settings menu and toggles between the menu items, closes an opened submenu without saving any changes 19 [Down] | decreases the displayed value by one...

  • Page 23: Operating

    Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device CAUTION! Risk of injury due to unexpected movements of the device! The device head may perform fast movements and generate very bright light. This is the case immediately after the device is switched on, in automatic or remote operation, and when a connected DMX controller is switched off.

  • Page 24: Main Menu

    Operating 7.2 Main menu Press [Menu] to activate the main menu. Use [Up] or [Down] to change the respectively displayed value. When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [Enter]. To exit the menu item without making changes, press [Menu]. If you don't press any button for 30 seconds the display turns off.
  • Page 25 Operating Mode Highest possible DMX address 8-channel 14-channel DMX mode Use the ‘DMX Channel’ menu to set the DMX mode. Press [Enter] to activate the main menu and use [Up] or [Down] until the display shows ‘DMX Channel’ . Confirm the value with [Enter] and use [Up] or [Down] to select one of the two DMX modes (8-channel mode or 14-channel mode, display shows ‘DMX 08 Ch’...
  • Page 26 Operating Operating mode Function ‘DMX’ DMX control In this mode the device is controlled via a DMX controller. ‘Auto’ Auto programmes In this mode, the unit plays the preprogrammed shows. ‘Sound’ Sound control In this mode, the unit follows the rhythm of the background music or sounds detected by the built-in microphone.
  • Page 27 Operating Auto programmes Use the ‘Programs’ menu to select one of the preprogrammed shows. Press [Enter ]to activate the main menu and use [Up] od [Down] until the display shows ‘Programs’ . Confirm the value with [Enter ] and use [Up] or [Down] to select one of the eight preprogrammed shows (display shows ‘Program1’...
  • Page 28 Operating Parameter Function ‘Dimmer’ Dimmer intensity Use [Up] or [Down] to select a value from ‘000’ … ‘255’ (dark to bright). ‘Strobe’ Stroboscope Use [Up] or [Down] to select a value from ‘000’ … ‘255’ (slow to fast). ‘Color’ Colour selection Use [Up] or [Down] to select a value from ‘000’...
  • Page 29 Operating Parameter Function ‘Focus’ Focus Use [Up] or [Down] to select a value from ‘000’ … ‘255’ . ‘Prism’ Prism Use [Up] or [Down] to select a value from ‘000’ … ‘255’ (overview see Ä Chapter 7.4 ‘Functions in 14-channel DMX mode’ on page 37, channel 12).
  • Page 30 Operating Parameter Function ‘Pan Rev’ Pan inversion Use [Up] or [Down] to select the option ‘YES’ (reverse rotation) or ‘NO’ (normal rotation). ‘Tilt Rev’ Tilt inversion Use [Up] or [Down] to select the option ‘YES’ (reverse direction of inclina‐ tion) or ‘NO’ (normal direction of inclination). ‘Pan Limit’...
  • Page 31 Operating Parameter Function ‘DMX Fail’ Behaviour on DMX control failure Use [Up] or [Down] to select the option ‘OFF’ (blackout in case of DMX failure) or ‘HOLD’ (last DMX signal is being held). ‘Calibration’ Calibrating Detailed information about this menu item can be found under Ä...
  • Page 32 Operating Use [Up] or [Down] to select the desired parameter to set. Parameter Function ‘All To Origin’ Resets all parameters of the calibration to factory settings ‘Pan’ Sets the home position of the rotation ‘Tilt’ Sets the home position of the inclination movement ‘...
  • Page 33 Operating Menu overview 1. DMX Address 2. DMX Channel 3. Running Mode 4. Programs 5. Manual control DMX 14 Ch Program1 DMX 08 Ch Auto Program2 Tilt Sound Program3 Pan/Tilt Speed Program4 Dimmer Slave Program5 Strobe Program6 Color Program7 Gobo Program8 Gobo Rotation Focus...
  • Page 34 Operating 6. Settings 7. System Info Pan Rev Software VX.XX Tilt Rev Mode Pan Limit starting point Address ending point Display Rev All To Origin Sensitivity DMX Fail Hold Tilt Password Color Calibration Gobo Factory Reset Focus Resetting ... Reset Motor Prism Hero Barrel Scan 150 LED Scanner...

  • Page 35: Functions In 8-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 7.3 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 000…255 Rotation (pan) (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan range, centre position: 128) 000…255 Inclination (tilt) (0° up to the maximum value of the Tilt range, centre position: 128) 000…255 Speed of rotation (pan) and inclination (tilt), fast (0) to slow (255) 000…255...
  • Page 36 Operating Channel Value Function 071…080 Preprogrammed automatic show 5 081…100 Preprogrammed automatic show 6 101…110 Preprogrammed automatic show 7 111…130 Preprogrammed automatic show 8 131…150 Preprogrammed automatic show 9 151…160 Preprogrammed automatic show 10 161…170 Preprogrammed automatic show 11 171…180 Preprogrammed automatic show 12 181…255 Sound control preprogrammed automatic show...

  • Page 37: Functions In 14-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating Channel Value Function 081…090 Pan-Tilt auto programme 7 091…230 Sound control Pan and Tilt 231…240 Reset (after 10 seconds) 241…255 No function 7.4 Functions in 14-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 000…255 Rotation (pan) (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan range, centre position: 128) 000…255 Fine adjustment rotation (pan) 16 bit 000…255...
  • Page 38 Operating Channel Value Function 000…004 Open 005…250 Stroboscope effect, increasing speed 251…255 Open 000…004 Open (white) 005…013 White, red 014…022 023…031 Red, orange 032…040 Orange 041…049 Orange, green 050…058 Green 059…067 Green, blue 068…076 Blue 077…085 Blue, yellow 086…094 Yellow 095…103 Yellow, light blue 104…112...
  • Page 39 Operating Channel Value Function 113…121 Light blue, purple 122…130 Purple 131…139 Open (white) 140…195 Rainbow effect, rotation clockwise, decreasing speed 196…199 Stop rotation 200…255 Rainbow effect, rotation counter-clockwise, increasing speed 000…007 Open (white) 008…019 Gobo 1 020…031 Gobo 2 032…043 Gobo 3 044…055 Gobo 4...
  • Page 40 Operating Channel Value Function 107…115 Gobo 4 Shake 116…124 Gobo 5 Shake 125…133 Gobo 6 Shake 134…194 Rainbow effect, rotation clockwise, decreasing speed 195…255 Rainbow effect, rotation counter-clockwise, increasing speed 000…009 Stop 010…129 Gobo wheel, rotation clockwise, decreasing speed 130…134 Stop 135…255 Gobo wheel, rotation counter-clockwise, increasing speed...
  • Page 41 Operating Channel Value Function 051…070 Preprogrammed automatic show 4 071…080 Preprogrammed automatic show 5 081…100 Preprogrammed automatic show 6 101…110 Preprogrammed automatic show 7 111…130 Preprogrammed automatic show 8 131…150 Preprogrammed automatic show 9 151…160 Preprogrammed automatic show 10 161…170 Preprogrammed automatic show 11 171…180 Preprogrammed automatic show 12...
  • Page 42 Operating Channel Value Function 071…080 Pan-Tilt auto programme 6 081…090 Pan-Tilt auto programme 7 091…230 Sound control Pan and Tilt 231…240 Reset (after 10 seconds) 241…255 No function Hero Barrel Scan 150 LED Scanner...

  • Page 43: Rotatable Gobos

    Operating 7.5 Rotatable gobos ö & Hero Barrel Scan 150 LED Scanner...

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 1 × LED chip, 150 W Light source properties Colour temperature 8000 K Colour rendering index CRI 80 Optical properties Beam angle 15 ° Rotation angle (pan), max. 160 ° Roller rotation 360 ° Dimmer electronic, 0 %…100 % Shutter...
  • Page 45 Technical specifications XLR chassis plug, 5-pin Output connections Power supply Lockable output socket (Power Twist) DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin XLR chassis socket, 5-pin Power consumption 170 W Supply voltage 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 4 A, 250 V, fast-acting Degree of protection IP20 Mounting options...
  • Page 46 Technical specifications Further information Construction type Scan Light source type Number of gobo wheels Rotating gobos Static gobos Motorised focus Prism Focus DMX-controlled Dimmer Number of colour wheels Hero Barrel Scan 150 LED Scanner...

  • Page 47: Plug And Connection Assignment

    Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment 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’...
  • Page 48 Plug and connection assignment DMX connections A five-pin XLR socket serves as DMX output, a five-pin XLR plug serves as DMX input. The drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling. Assignment Ground (shielding) Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot’) unused / second connection (DMX–) unused / second connection (DMX+)

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting NOTICE! Data transfer errors due to improper wiring! If the DMX connections are wired incorrectly, this can cause errors during the data transfer. Do not connect the DMX input and output to audio devices, e.g. mixers or ampli‐ fiers.
  • Page 50 DMX interface circuit. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. Hero Barrel Scan 150 LED Scanner...

  • Page 51: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Optical lenses and mirrors Clean the optical lenses and mirrors which are accessible from the outside periodically to opti‐ mise 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.

  • Page 52: Protecting The Environment

    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.
  • Page 53 Notes Hero Barrel Scan 150 LED Scanner...
  • Page 54 Notes Hero Barrel Scan 150 LED Scanner...
  • Page 56 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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