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. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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Warning signs Type of danger Warning – dangers due to batteries. Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
Always dispose of packaging material properly when it is not in use. Never allow children to use the device without supervi‐ sion. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does not shed any small parts (such knobs) that children could play with. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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Remove the lithium batteries before disposing of the device. Cover the poles of used lithium batteries with adhesive tape to prevent short circuits. Electrolyte can escape from damaged lithium batteries. Put the damaged lithium battery in air-tight pack‐ aging. Collect the electrolyte with absorbent paper. Wear rubber gloves while doing so. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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Only operate the device from professionally installed mains sockets that are protected by a residual current circuit breaker (FI). As a precaution, disconnect the device from the power grid when storms are approaching or it the device will not be used for a longer period. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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Recharge the lithium-ion batteries about every three months if they are stored for a longer period of time to avoid permanent damage due to too deep self-discharge. Fully charge the lithium-ion batteries only shortly before use at room temperature. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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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. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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If the device is mounted on an unsuitable stand, there is a risk that the stand will fall over and cause damage. Only use stands whose maximum bearing capacity is at least as high as the weight of the device. Always ensure that the stand is stable. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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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 threaded through the cut-outs in the housing. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. 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. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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Possible damage due to leaking batteries! Batteries can leak and cause permanent damage to the device. Take the batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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). BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
Connections and controls Connections and controls ö & BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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2 Folding clamp 3 [ON / OFF] | Main switch. Turns the device on and off 4 Switch for selecting the voltage source for charging (mains connection or charging contact on the Touring Case) BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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LED flashes quickly: Connection is being established, or no signal from the transmitter LED flashes slowly: Connected 15 Display 16 [Enter] | Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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22 [DMX] | The LED indicates that a signal is present on the DMX input 23 [Rechargable Battery Pack] | Battery compartment cover 24 [M10 Mounting] | Thread for attachment, for example to a truss BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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SOUND SENSI- STROBE SPEED TIVITY FADE MANUAL – 31 [BLACK OUT] | Enables or disables blackout. 32 [AUTO] | Starts or stops the “automatic” mode. 33 [SOUND] | Starts the sound-controlled automatic show. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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41 [A], [UV], [W] | Sets the intensity of the colours amber, white and UV when a constant colour is displayed. 42 [+], [–] | Increases or decreases the set value. 43 Buttons for directly selecting a mixed colour. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
Connect the device to the power grid. Turn on the device using the main switch. After a few seconds, the display indicates that a reset is in progress. After that, the device is operational. The display shows the operating mode that was selected before the device was switched off. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Meaning ‘DMX Address’ 001…507 (6-channel Setting the DMX address mode) 001…503 (10-channel mode) ‘Mode’ ‘DMX’ Selecting a DMX mode ‘DMX 6Ch’ 6-channel DMX mode ‘DMX 10Ch’ 10-channel DMX mode BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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Strobe effect with adjustable speed ‘C-Macro’ 1…9 Selection of a mixed colour ‘Red’ 0…255 Red intensity (0% to 100%) ‘Green’ 0…255 Green intensity (0% to 100%) ‘Blue’ 0…255 Blue intensity (0% to 100%) BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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Ä Chapter 7.3 ‘Using W-DMX’ on page 33) ‘On’ Enabled ‘Off’ Disabled ‘Display’ Automatic display shutdown when not in use ‘On’ Enabled ‘Off’ Disabled ‘Display Rev’ Display inversion ‘On’ On, display is rotated by 180° ‘Off’ Off, normal display BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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‘Auto’ Auto run with fade effect ‘Hold’ Retain most recent settings ‘Dimmer Curve’ Dimmer curve ‘Linear’ Linear ‘Exp’ Exponential ‘Log’ Logarithmic ‘S Curve’ S-shaped ‘System Info’ ‘Firmware’ Show firmware version of the device BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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Operating Main menu Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Meaning ‘Timeinfo’ Operating hours display ‘Temperature’ Show device temperature BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
Select the ‘W-Dmx’ menu item and confirm with [Enter]. Select ‘Off’ to deactivate W- DMX mode. ð The [W-DMX] LED goes out. Reactivate the connection between the transmitter and the spotlight as described under items 2 and 3. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
Turn on the device using the main switch. Simultaneously press and hold [Up] and [Down] for a few seconds. ð The display shows ‘RESET’ . Confirm the selection with [Enter]. ð The device is reset to factory defaults. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
(Power Twist) DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power consumption 50 W W-DMX Frequency range 2403 MHz…2479 MHz Max. transmission 100 mW power Range 500 m Supply voltage 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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Mounting options Hanging, standing M10 thread Dimensions (W × H × D) 138 mm × 210 mm × 138 mm Weight 3.6 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing) BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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Technical specifications Further information W-DMX Stand-alone function BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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’) BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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: BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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(for example G3 / G4S / G5 mode) and perform the steps described in 2 again. The built-in battery can no longer Do not attempt to replace the built-in battery yourself. be charged Please contact our service centre. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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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. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination, such as dust, etc. on a reg‐ ular basis. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect mains-operated devices from the mains. Only use pH-neutral, solvent-free and non-abrasive cleaning agents. Clean the unit with a slightly damp lint-free cloth. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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Protect used lithium batteries against short circuits, for example by covering the poles with adhesive tape. Permanently built-in lithium batteries must be disposed of together with the device. Please inquire about an appropriate collection point. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. BEL4 Battery Event Light 4x15W LED Spotlight...
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