Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 13 Installation..............................14 Starting up..............................19 Connections and operating elements................... 20 Instructions for use..........................24 7.1 Starting up the device........................24 7.2 Operating controls on the unit....................
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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.
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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 – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. BTL-30 Battery Truss Light LED LED Spotlight...
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! 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.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire by exceeding the maximum current The device can supply power to other devices of identical design and connected in series. If too many devices are connected, the power consumption can exceed the maximum permitted power consumption, which can cause the device to overheat and burst into flames.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Damage to the device due to high voltages! The device can be damaged if it is operated with the incorrect voltage or if high voltage peaks occur. In the worst case, excess vol‐ tages can also cause a risk of injury and fires. Make sure that the voltage specification on the device matches the local power grid before plugging in the device.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible damage to lithium-ion batteries through incorrect storage! Deep discharge can permanently damage lithium-ion batteries or cause them to lose some of their capacity. Charge the lithium-ion batteries before longer breaks in use and before storage. Ensure that the device is switched off for storage. Store the device at room temperature or cooler in an environment as dry as possible.
Features Features Special features of the device: 3 four-colour LEDs (red, green, blue and white, 10 W each) Operable in stand-alone mode or DMX Control via DMX, via buttons and display on the device and supplied IR remote control (item no. 405295) Numerous pre-programmed mixed colours and effects programmes Sound control via built-in microphone Can be mounted in 3-point trusses...
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! 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.
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Installation 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. Use special DMX cables for the wiring instead of normal microphone cables.
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Installation Infrared sensor for the remote The infrared sensor for the remote control signals is located between the LEDs on the front control panel of the device. Make sure it is not obstructed. BTL-30 Battery Truss Light LED LED Spotlight...
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Installation Inserting the battery into the Push the lock of the battery holder towards the centre of the housing and pull out the battery remote control holder like a drawer. Insert the batteries. The battery is correct if the positive pole points to the housing base of the remote control.
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.
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements ö # $ & POWER IN DMX IN DMX OUT AC90V-AC240V MENU DOWN ENTER BATTERY POWER BTL-30 Battery Truss Light LED LED Spotlight...
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Connections and operating elements 1 [ON / OFF] | Main switch. Turns the device on and off. 2 [DMX IN] | DMX input 3 [DMX OUT] | DMX output 4 Infrared sensor for the remote control signals 5 Display 6 [Mic] | Microphone for sound control 7 [MENU] | Activates the main menu and switches between menu items.
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Connections and operating elements infrared remote control (item no. 405295) Since the universal remote control can be used for several device types, some buttons may not be assigned and therefore have no function. ö FLASH & STROBE FADE SMOOTH BTL-30 Battery Truss Light LED LED Spotlight...
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Connections and operating elements | Increases the set value. | Decreases the set value. 2 [ON]/[OFF] | Turns the device on and off. 3 Buttons for colour selection. [W] for white light, [R], [G] or [B] for primary colours red, green and blue and change the intensity of the selected colour with / , the coloured buttons for directly selecting a mixed colour.
Instructions for use Instructions for use 7.1 Starting up the device Using the main switch, turn the device on. After a few seconds, the fan starts. The display shows the current operation mode. 7.2 Operating controls on the unit Press [MENU]to activate the main menu and select an operating mode. Use [UP] and [DOWN]to change the respectively indicated value.
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Instructions for use Enable or disable remote con‐ Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Ir.xx’ . With [UP] and [DOWN] you can now trol functions select between ‘Ir.on’ (remote control functions enabled) and ‘Ir.oF’ (remote control functions disabled). The changes are applied immediately. "Colour change"...
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Instructions for use "Constant colour" mode Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘r.xxx’ . The unit now displays a mixed colour composed of red, green, blue and white. You can use [UP] and [DOWN] to set the intensity of each colour in the range from 0 to 255.
Instructions for use 7.3 Menu diagram d.001 Ir.oF P.001 L.001 E.001 SOUd Ir.on P.255 L.255 E.255 r.000 g.000 b.000 U.000 F.000 r.255 g.255 b.255 U.255 F.255 7.4 Functions in DMX mode Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Dimmer (0 % bis 100 %), if channel 6 = 0 … 50 0 …...
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Instructions for use Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Intensity Blue (0 % bis 100 %), if channel 6 = 0 … 50 0 … 255 Intensity white (0 % bis 100 %), if channel 6 = 0 … 50 Automatic programme 0 …...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 3 × 4in1 RGBW LED, 10 W each Optical properties Beam angle approx. 30° Control Infrared remote control Buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels Input connections Power supply IEC chassis plug C14 DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Output connections...
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Technical specifications Capacity 7200 mAh Battery remote control Lithium-ions button cell CR2025, 3 V Degree of protection IP20 Mounting options Hanging, standing, stand mounting (thread: M8) Dimensions (W × H × D) 120 mm × 158 mm × 110 mm Weight 1.5 kg Ambient conditions...
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Technical specifications Further information Construction Up-Light Colour mixture RGBW LED type x-in-1 Base housing Fanless Remote control included Wireless DMX Housing colour Black BTL-30 Battery Truss Light LED LED Spotlight...
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’...
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.
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Do not attempt to replace the built-in battery yourself. be charged Please contact our service centre. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. BTL-30 Battery Truss Light LED LED Spotlight...
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.
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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