7.2.2 DMX mode............................22 7.2.3 Automatic mode........................... 23 7.2.4 Sound control..........................24 7.2.5 Manual colour settings....................... 25 7.3 System settings..........................27 7.4 System information......................... 28 7.5 Menu overview..........................29 7.6 Functions in 9-channel mode...................... 30 Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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Table of contents 7.7 Functions in 14-channel mode....................33 7.8 Functions in 168-channel mode....................37 Technical specifications........................39 Plug and pin assignments........................42 Troubleshooting............................43 Cleaning............................... 45 Protecting the environment......................46 Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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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This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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. Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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Never cover the device or the vents. Do not install the device in the immediate vicinity of other heat sources. Never operate the device in the immediate vicinity of naked flames. Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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Using fuses of a different type than compatible with the device may cause a fire and seriously damage the device. Only use fuses of the same type. Observe the labelling on the device casing and the information in the "Technical data” chapter. Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
20 built-in chase programmes in automatic mode and sound control Flash rate: 0…25 Hz OLED display with four touch-sensitive buttons Two swivelling mounting brackets with lateral adjustment Fanless due to convection cooling With Omega bracket for safe suspended mounting Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
When installing and operating, make sure to follow the standards and regulations that apply in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment, such as a safety cable or a safety chain. Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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You can install the device in hanging or standing positions. When in use, the device must always be attached to a solid surface or an approved mount. Use the openings provided on the two-piece bracket for attaching. Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the device. While you do this, the area underneath the device must be cordoned off. The safety cable must be attached to the bracket. Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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Connect the DMX output of the master device to the DMX input of the first slave device. Then connect the DMX output of the first slave device to the DMX input of the second slave device and so on. Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front ö ö 1 RGB LEDs 2 CW LEDs Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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[ENTER] | Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the displayed value. 4 [DMX IN] | DMX input, designed as XLR panel plug, 3-pin 5 [POWER IN] | Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for the power supply of the device Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. To exit a menu item without making changes, press [MENU]. All previously made settings are retained even when you disconnect the device from the power grid. Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
DMX address for the various DMX modes. Mode Highest possible DMX address 9-channel mode 14-channel mode 168-channel mode When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘DMX’ , then confirm with [ENTER]. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired DMX mode. Menu level 3 Function ‘9CH’ 9-channel mode ‘14Ch’ 14-channel mode ‘168Ch’ 168-channel mode When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
[ENTER]. ð The display shows ‘SP’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the run speed of the program in the range of ‘Sp 01’ (slow)… ‘Sp 99’ (fast) and confirm with [ENTER]. Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
[ENTER]. ð The display shows ‘SP’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the run speed of the program in the range of ‘Se 01’ (slow)… ‘Se 99’ (fast) and confirm with [ENTER]. Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
Running speed of strobe LEDs ‘35 Str’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Flash rate of strobe LEDs ‘50 Show’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Brightness of ambient LEDs ‘50 Sp’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Running speed of ambient LEDs Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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‘000’ … ‘255’ Brightness of red ambient LEDs ‘50BG-G’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Brightness of green ambient LEDs ‘50BG-B’ ‘000’ … ‘255’ Brightness of blue ambient LEDs When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
‘off’ Normal display. ‘DMX Fail’ Device behaviour on DMX signal failure ‘Blackout’ The device is blacked out. ‘Manual’ Manual control is executed. ‘Auto’ An automatic run is executed. ‘Hold’ The last settings are retained. Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
‘Firm Ware’ Displays the current firmware version. ‘Time Info’ Displays the total running time of the device. ‘Temperature’ Displays the current temperature of the device. When the display shows the desired value, confirm with [ENTER]. Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
Time Info A512 Temperature 14Ch 168Ch Green Display Rev Auto Blue White Prog DMX Fail 35 Show 35 Sp Blackout 35 Str Manual Sound 50 show Auto 50 Sp Hold 50 Str 50BG-R 50BG-G 50BG-B Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
Automatic show white 3 044…055 Automatic show white 4 056…067 Automatic show white 5 068…079 Automatic show white 6 080…091 Automatic show white 7 092…103 Automatic show white 8 104…115 Automatic show white 9 Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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Running speed of automatic show white, rising (if channel 5 = 8…255) Strobe LED 0…255 Strobe, increasing speed (0% to 100%) Ambient LED 0…007 No function 008…012 Automatic show RGB 1 013…016 Automatic show RGB 2 Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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Automatic show RGB 5 029…032 Automatic show RGB 6 … … 248…251 Automatic show RGB 61 252…255 Automatic show RGB 62 Ambient LED 0…255 Running speed of automatic show RGB, rising (if channel 7 = 8…255) Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
Automatic show white 3 044…055 Automatic show white 4 056…067 Automatic show white 5 068…079 Automatic show white 6 080…091 Automatic show white 7 092…103 Automatic show white 8 104…115 Automatic show white 9 Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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Running speed of automatic show white, rising (if channel 5 = 8…255) Strobe LED 0…8 No strobe 9…255 Strobe, increasing speed (0% to 100%) Ambient LED 0…7 No function 8…12 Automatic show RGB 1 Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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RGB strobe, increasing speed (0% to 100%) Ambient LED 0…255 Red background (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Green background (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Blue background (0 % to 100 %) Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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Operation Channel Value Function Ambient LED 0…127 Normal direction 128…255 Reverse direction Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
Green intensity 2 (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Blue intensity 2 (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Red intensity 3 (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Green intensity 3 (0 % to 100 %) Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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… Ambient LED 0…255 Red intensity 48 (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Green intensity 48 (0 % to 100 %) Ambient LED 0…255 Blue intensity 48 (0 % to 100 %) Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
CRI RA of 70 Optical properties Beam angle 60° (strobe) and 180° (ambient) Control DMX, buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels 9, 14, 168 Input connections Power supply Lockable input socket (Power Twist) Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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0…25 Hz Mounting options Hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D) 1,004 mm × 163 mm × 147 mm Weight 11.5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing) Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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Technical specifications Further information Suitable for outdoor use Fanless Remote control Not possible Wireless DMX Housing Metal Housing colour Black Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug. Configuration Ground, shielding Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’) Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
Use special DMX cables for the wiring instead of normal microphone cables. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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DMX interface circuit. 2. Try using another DMX controller. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
Clean with a dry soft cloth. Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth. Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning. Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the instructions and markings on the packaging. Observe the disposal note regarding documentation in France. Varytec Blitz Bar 300 IP Strobe...
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When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. You can also return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de.
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