Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................6 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features............................... 12 Installation..............................14 Starting up..............................19 Connections and controls........................21 Operating..............................23 7.1 Starting the device........................... 23 7.2 Main menu............................23 7.3 Menu overview..........................
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Table of contents Protecting the environment......................39 Outdoor Stage PAR 12 × 3W WLA LED PAR...
General information General information This document contains important instructions for the safe operation of the product. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the document for future refer‐ ence. Make sure that it is available to all those using the product. If you sell the product to another user, be sure that they also receive 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 – danger zone. Outdoor Stage PAR 12 × 3W WLA LED PAR...
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 maximum permitted power consumption can be exceeded, which can cause the device to overheat and burst into flames. Only con‐ nect devices of identical design to the device.
Features Features Due to its sturdy and weather-proof die-cast aluminium housing, the Outdoor Stage PAR 12 × 3W WLA is specially designed for outdoor use. Special features of the device: 12 × WLA LEDs (3 W each) Control via DMX (3 different modes) and via the buttons and display on the device Seven pre-programmed automatic shows Master/slave operation Rugged die-cast aluminium housing...
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Features Information about protection Equipment with protection class IP65 are dust-tight and completely protected against contact class IP65 (first code number). They are also protected against splash water from any angle (second code digit). That is why this equipment can also be used outdoors. Event technology equipment is generally only designed for temporary use however (event lighting) and not for permanent use outdoors.
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 due to bad ventilation! If the device is badly ventilated, the device can overheat. Do not operate the unit at ambient temperatures outside the specified tempera‐ ture range (see chapter "Technical data" of the user manual). Always ensure sufficient ventilation at the operating location.
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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 Mounting options 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. Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the device.
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Installation Connecting the DMX IP65 con‐ nectors ö Proceed as follows to connect the DMX-IP65 connectors: Insert the plug completely and straight into the coupling. Make sure that the flexible sealing ring has complete contact. Turn the union nut straight onto the thread of the coupling. Hand-tighten the union nut. Outdoor Stage PAR 12 ×...
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.
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Starting up Connections in ‘Master / When you configure a group of devices in ‘Master / Slave’ mode, the first unit will control the Slave‘ mode others. This feature is especially useful to start a show without much programming. Connect the DMX output of the master unit to the DMX input of the first slave unit.
Connections and controls Connections and controls ö & Outdoor Stage PAR 12 × 3W WLA LED PAR...
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Connections and controls 1 Two-piece bracket for suspension or set-up 2 Safety cable eyelet 3 [Power Out] | Power cable for the power supply of up to 12 identical, serially connected devices 4 [DMX Out] | DMX output cable 5 Pressure equalisation element 6 Function buttons [Mode] | Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items.
Operating Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds, the display indicates that a reset is in progress. The device is then ready for use. 7.2 Main menu Press [Mode] to activate the main menu and select an operating mode. Use [Up] and [Down] to change the respectively displayed value.
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Operating Operating mode Show/Master In this mode, the device operates in stand-alone mode and can control connected devices of the same type. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. Use [Mode] to open the main menu. Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Pr.xx’...
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Operating Settings programme Pr.01 For programme ‘Pr.01’ you have the choice between various static colours and colour mixtures based on the three basic colours amber, warm white and cold white. Select programme ‘Pr.01’ first, then confirm with ‘Setup’ . Now you can use the [Up] and [Down] buttons to select one of the following options: Value Description...
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Operating Settings programme Pr.02 … For programmes ‘Pr.02’ to ‘Pr.01’ , you can set the programme speed and the flash frequency Pr.07 for the strobe effect after selecting the desired program. First select the desired programme and confirm the selection with [Setup]. Then use [Up] or [Down] to set the programme speed in a range from ‘SP01’...
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Operating DMX mode This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX. Use [Mode] to open the main menu. Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly until the display shows ‘d.xxx’ . Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address).
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Operating 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. In this operating mode, the device responds to the control sig‐ nals of the master device. Use [Mode] to open the main menu.
Operating 7.4 Functions in 3-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Intensity amber (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity warm white (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity cold white (0 % to 100 %) 7.5 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function...
Operating 7.6 Functions in 7-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity amber (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity warm white (0 % to 100 %) 0…255 Intensity cold white (0 % to 100 %) Programme selection 0…35 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %)
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Operating Channel Value Function 0…35 Blackout 36…71 amber 255, warm white 0, cold white 0 72…107 amber 255, warm white 255, cold white 0 108…143 amber 0, warm white 255, cold white 0 144…179 amber 255, warm white 0, cold white 255 180…215 amber 0, warm white 255, cold white 255 216…251...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Light source 12 × WLA LEDs, 3 W each (warm white, cold white, amber) Light source properties Colour tempera‐ 2500…2700 K ture Colour rendering CRI 85 index Optical properties Beam angle 30° 246 mm Control Number of DMX channels 3, 5, 7 Input connections Power supply...
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Technical specifications Supply voltage 110 - 240 V 50/60 Hz International Protection Rating IP65 Mounting options Hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D) 246 mm × 300 mm × 200 mm Weight 3.5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing) Further information...
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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Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The device does not work, no Check the mains connection and the fuse. light No response to the DMX Con‐ 1. Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper con‐ troller nection. 2. Check the address settings and the DMX polarity. 3.
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 packing material Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not 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) as amended. Do not dispose of your old device with your normal household waste; instead, deliver it for controlled disposal by an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
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