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USER MANUAL ENGLISH V1.0 Raccoon S420/4 Product code: 200600...
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Raccoon S420/4 Preface Thank you for purchasing this Infinity product. The purpose of this user manual is to provide instructions for the correct and safe use of this product. Keep the user manual for future reference as it is an integral part of the product. The user manual shall be stored at an easily accessible location.
After unpacking, check the contents of the box. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Highlite International dealer. Your shipment includes: Figure 1 • • Infinity Raccoon S420/4 • • 2 x Quick-lock brackets • • Schuko to Power Pro True cable (1,5 m) •...
Raccoon S420/4 1.6. Symbols and Signal Words Safety notes and warnings are indicated throughout the user manual by safety signs. Always follow the instructions provided in this user manual. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or DANGER serious injury.
Raccoon S420/4 Safety Important Read and follow the instructions in this user manual before installing, operating or servicing this product. The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual. 2.1. Warnings and Safety Instructions...
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Raccoon S420/4 WARNING Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights. Attention Power supply • • Before connecting the device to the power supply, make sure that the current, voltage and frequency match the input voltage, current and frequency specified on the information label on the device.
Raccoon S420/4 Attention Do not expose the device to conditions that exceed the rated IP class conditions. This device is IP65 rated. IP (Ingress Protection) 65 class means that the device is dust-tight and protected against harmful effect of water jets.
Description of the Device The Infinity Raccoon S420/4 is a professional, IP65-rated strobe/wash combination fixture with 35 CW strobe LEDs and 420 RGBW wash LEDs. The strobe LEDs and the top and bottom wash LEDs can each be controlled in 5 different sections.
Raccoon S420/4 3.3. Bottom View Figure 4 2 x safety eyes 4 x mounting bracket holes Protective vent (M12 x 1,5) 3.4. Product Specifications Model: Raccoon S420/4 Source: Light Source Type LED Light Source Quantity 420 Light Source Power 2 W LED Color Type CW / RGBW ...
Raccoon S420/4 Installation 4.1. Safety Instructions for Installation WARNING Incorrect installation can cause serious injuries and damage of property. If trussing systems are used, installation must be carried out only by instructed or skilled persons. Follow all applicable European, national and local safety regulations concerning rigging and trussing.
Raccoon S420/4 4.5. Angle Adjustment You can adjust the angle of the device with the 2 angle adjustment screws (01). One of the screws has interlocking teeth. To adjust the angle, follow the steps below: 01) Turn the angle adjustment screw (01) with interlocking teeth counterclockwise to loosen it.
Raccoon S420/4 4.6.1. Top Hat Installation To install the top hat, follow the steps below: 01) Align the top hat with the device. 02) Angle the top hat to insert the top or bottom screws into the accessory holes built into the device frame.
Raccoon S420/4 Figure 9 4.6.3. Diffuser Installation The diffuser changes the beam angle of the device. The diffuser is equipped with 8 magnets to hold it in place. To install the diffuser, follow the steps below: 01) Attach the magnetic side of the diffuser to the front of the device. The magnets hold the diffuser in position.
Raccoon S420/4 Figure 11 03) Attach the device to the supporting structure. Make sure that device cannot move freely. 04) Secure the device with a secondary suspension, for example a safety cable. Make sure that the secondary suspension can hold 10 times the weight of the device. If possible, the secondary suspension should be attached to a supporting structure independent of the primary suspension.
Do not link more devices on one power link than the maximum recommended number. Maximum recommended number of devices: • • at 100–120 V: 3 devices Raccoon S420/4 • • at 200–240 V: 6 devices Raccoon S420/4 Product code: 200600...
5.2. Stand-alone Setup When the Raccoon S420/4 is not connected to a controller or to other devices, it functions as a stand-alone device. It can be operated manually via the control panel or in auto mode. For more information, refer to Control Modes (see 6.2.
Raccoon S420/4 Figure 12 5.3.3. DMX Linking To connect multiple devices on one DMX data link, follow the steps below: 01) Use a 5-pin DMX cable to connect the DMX OUT connector of the lighting controller to the DMX IN connector of the 1 device.
04) Continue assigning the starting addresses of the remaining devices by adding 59 to the previous number each time. Make sure that you do not have any overlapping channels in order to control each Raccoon S420/4 correctly. If two or more devices have the same DMX starting address, they operate in the same way.
6.2. Control Modes The Raccoon S420/4 can be operated with a DMX controller or as a stand-alone device. The Raccoon S420/4 supports the following control modes: •...
6.4. Start-up Upon start-up, the display shows a splash screen with the Infinity logo and the name of the device. Immediately afterwards, the display shows a second splash screen. This screen provides information about the software version and the temperature and status of the wash LEDs.
Raccoon S420/4 Locked Key Lock (see 6.6.16. Key Lock on page 29) Unlocked Key Backlight (see 6.6.17. Key Backlight on page 30) Display LED U1 Version LED U2 Operating Hours LED Temperature RDM ID Information (see 6.6.18. Information on page 30)
Raccoon S420/4 6.6.1. DMX Mode In this menu, you can select the DMX channel mode. 01) Press the DOWN button (B) or the UP button (C) to navigate through the main menu. There are 6 options: • • Strobe (4): 4 channels •...
Raccoon S420/4 01) Press the DOWN button (B) or the UP button (C) to select one of the 2 options: • • Yes: CRMX is unlocked • • CRMX is locked 02) Press the SET button (D) to confirm the selection.
Raccoon S420/4 6.6.8. Slave Mode In this menu, you can turn slave mode ON or OFF. 01) Press the DOWN button (B) or the UP button (C) to select one of the 2 options: • • Yes: Slave mode turns on •...
Raccoon S420/4 6.6.11. Fan Mode In this menu, you can select the fan mode. 01) Press the DOWN button (B) or the UP button (C) to choose one of the 3 options: • • Auto: Automatic fan • • High: Fast fan •...
Raccoon S420/4 6.6.14. Display Backlight In this submenu, you can adjust the behavior of the display. 01) Press the DOWN button (B) or the UP Button (C) to select one of the 5 options: • • 5 s: The display returns to the start screen after 5 seconds of inactivity. After 10 seconds more, the backlight of the display turns off •...
Raccoon S420/4 6.6.17. Key Backlight In this menu, you can turn the key backlight ON or OFF. 01) Press the DOWN button (B) or the UP button (C) to select one of the 2 options: • • Key backlight turns on •...
Raccoon S420/4 Function Strobe Basic Basic FX Helix Full 4 CH 13 CH 23 CH 29 CH 46 CH 59 CH Strobe Dimmer Section A Strobe Dimmer Section B Strobe Dimmer Section C Strobe Dimmer Section D Strobe Dimmer Section E...
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Raccoon S420/4 Strobe Flash Duration 000–255 7–500 ms 000–004 No function Strobe Speed 005–255 From slow to fast (0,2–20 Hz) 000–005 Linear strobe 006–042 Ramp up 043–085 Ramp down 086–128 Ramp up > down Strobe Type 129–150 Random all 151–171 Random sectional 172–214 Lighting...
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Raccoon S420/4 White All 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) Color presets (see 6.7.4. Lee Color Presets Color preset 000–255 page 36) 000–005 No function 006–017 Program jump 1 018–029 Program jump 2 030–041 Program jump 3 042–053 Program jump 4 054–065 Program jump 5...
Raccoon S420/4 6.7.3. Helix (29 Channels), RAW (46 Channels), Full (59 Channels) Helix Full Function Value Function 29 CH 46 CH 59 CH Strobe Dimmer 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) Strobe Flash Duration 000–255 7–500 ms 000–004 No function Strobe Speed 005–255 From slow to fast (0,2–20 Hz)
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Raccoon S420/4 066–077 Program jump 6 078–089 Program jump 7 090–101 Program jump 8 102–113 Program jump 9 114–125 Program jump 10 126–137 Program fade 1 138–149 Program fade 2 150–161 Program fade 3 162–173 Program fade 4 174–185 Program fade 5 186–197 Program fade 6...
Raccoon S420/4 111–120 Pixel direction inverted 121–130 PWM 1 kHz 131–140 PWM 3 kHz 141–150 PWM 6 kHz 151–160 PWM 12 kHz 161–255 Reserved/no function 6.7.4. Lee Color Presets Value Preset Color Number Color 000–010 Black 011–016 017–022 Flame Red 023–028...
Raccoon S420/4 Problem Probable cause(s) Solution The controller is not connected • • Connect the controller The signal is reversed. The 5-pin The device does not DMX OUT of the controller does • • Install a phase-reversing cable between respond to DMX control...
8.3.1. Draining Condensation Water The Raccoon S420/4 is IP65 rated. The device can resist water jets. If the device is exposed to extreme humid conditions during use, condensation may collect inside the device. This can happen also during transportation, if the device is exposed to extreme temperature variations.
Raccoon S420/4 Deinstallation, Transportation and Storage 9.1. Instructions for Deinstallation WARNING Incorrect deinstallation can cause serious injuries and damage of property. • • Let the device cool down before dismounting. • • Disconnect power supply before deinstallation. • • Always observe the national and site-specific regulations during deinstallation and derigging of the device.
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