Summary of Contents for Astera AL6 Series
- Page 1 Wireless Wall Washer (AL6-Series) User Manual Manual Version: 18/08/2010 Release Date: Dec. 10 .2009...
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Page 2: Safety
Astera Led Technology GmbH Address : Nahestrasse 68-70, 55593 Rüdesheim an der Nahe, Germany Tel.: +49(0)6536-355361 Email: sales@astera-led.com This instruction manual is part of the device and persons operating the device must have access to it at any time. Safety precautions mentioned in the instruction manual have to be observed. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
1 Table of Contents 1 Table of Contents..................3 2 Safety......................5 3 Specifications:.....................7 4 Quick Start....................9 4.1 Advantages....................9 4.2 Overview....................10 4.3 LCD Display....................10 4.4 Buttons.....................11 4.5 Technical Data...................12 5 Advanced Operation..................13 5.1 Extended Addressing.................13 5.1.1 Group Addressing................13 5.1.2 Chain Mode..................13 5.1.3 Type Addressing.................14 5.1.4 Serial Number Addressing..............14 5.2 Overview of Programs................15 5.3 DMX Operation..................16... - Page 4 2 Safety Before you operate the unit, read this manual carefully. Before you operate the unit, read this manual carefully. Before you operate the unit, read this manual carefully. Before you operate the unit, read this manual carefully. Make sure to keep the manual, in case you need to consult Make sure to keep the manual, in case you need to consult Make sure to keep the manual, in case you need to consult Make sure to keep the manual, in case you need to consult...
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Page 5: Specifications
3 Specifications: Slim linear wall washer, for Indoor decorative lighting Displays more than 16 million colors. Low power consumption Controllable by wireless Remote control ARC2 , wireless DMX transmitter ART1 and can also get controlable via DMX512 cable connection Build in Controller, the light effects also can get programmed directly via the integrated keyboard and LCD display 8-24 hours operation time without recharging the battery. -
Page 6: Quick Start
The AL6 can be used as a standalone unit or grouped and paired with other Astera lamps and be controlled with an ARC2 RF Remote Control. Energy saving design --- Low working voltage, low power consumption and addi- tional white LEDs helps to save up to 80% energy so it can reach a maximum opera- tion time of up to 24 hours. -
Page 7: Overview
4.2 Overview 4.3 LCD Display Definition of symbols: (1) - Receiving (on controller units only) (4) -Settings are stored in the internal memory. (this will be shown via a short blinking of this symbol ) (8) - Battery status. -
Page 8: Buttons
4.4 Buttons MENU/COLOR Go back one level, or, if pressed for >1 second: enter the menu. For details on the menu, see page “Menu Reference“. Step through the menu and adjust parameters, like fade, speed, brightness. -/SPEED Change the speed of the light effect. A time between 0.09 seconds and 9 minutes 11 seconds can be set. -
Page 9: Technical Data
Standalone control With built-in control panel, backlit display with 5 multifunctional buttons Chain connection With DMX512 socket (XLR 3-pin) Wireless control With Astera RF Remote Control Radio Frequency RF coverage 50m up to 300m Frequency Europe: 868.000 MHz – 869.750 MHz US: 902MHz –... -
Page 10: Advanced Operation
5 Advanced Operation The AL6 offers a wide range of advanced settings, to suit the professional user. Most of the advanced possibilities can only be accessed through the ARC2 Remote Control. As there are numerous settings, it is recommended to reset each unit, as well as the remote controller to FACTORY DEFAULT before they are set-up (again). -
Page 11: Type Addressing
Setup of chain mode is done like this: 1. Decide maybe how units ought to be put into a chain. Then set the CHAIN SIZE para- meter on all relevant units to this number. 2. Define the order of the units inside the chain. Then set POS IN CHAIN to the corres- ponding number. -
Page 12: Overview Of Programs
5.2 Overview of Programs If more units are grouped or chained together, the effects stretch over all those units. Note: Name Light Effect Used colors ONE COLOR STATIC All pixels show the same color TWO COLOR STATIC Same as ONE COLOR STATIC, but C1 C2 not all pixels show the same color, THREE COLOR STATIC... -
Page 13: Dmx Operation
5.3 DMX Operation All Wireless Astera products can alternatively be controlled by wireless DMX or standard wired XLR DMX. This type also have this two functions. Hold down MENU for 1 second, display INPUT SELECT, then use “-” to select the input... -
Page 14: Parameters For Dmx Operation
5.3.1 Parameters for DMX Operation DMX ADDRESS Sets the DMX-address. CHANNELS ALL PIXELS Every pixel can be controlled individually by DMX. REDUCED PIXELS Pixels are combined to archive a fewer pixel count for easier control. Please see manual of the specific device to see how many pixels will be present on DMX when this setting is chosen. -
Page 15: Emergency Light
pixels will strobe identical. When using this setting, DMX TAB should not be set to RGB S RGB S .. MULTIPLE For each pixel, the stroboscope can be controlled individually. Stroboscope is turned off globally. DMX FAILURE The behavior of the light in case of an interrupted DMX signal can be set. HOLD The output keeps unchanged;... -
Page 16: Dmx Table For Effect Mode
5.3.2 DMX table for EFFECT MODE Channel EFFECT MODE FIX EFFECT MODE RGB INTENSITY STROBE PROGRAM SPEED FADE DIRECTION: 0..63: FFW+LOOP 64..127: FFW 128..190: REW 191..255: REW+LOOP SIZE: defines the virtual size of the program in groups. For example if SIZE is set to 2 groups, only half of the program is shown on the unit. -
Page 17: Menu Reference
5.4 Menu Reference Hold MENU key for 1 second to enter menu – INPUT SELECT – AUTO System will operate at auto mode. – STANDALONE System will operate standalone, don't care the DMX or RF REMOTE CONTROL System will operate according to Remote Controller WIRELESS DMX System will operate according to Remote wireless DMX XLR DMX... - Page 18 Programs run in normal (forward) direction, when a program is finished, execution is stopped. Set the group. OFFSET If SIZE is set to >1 group, the units pixels can be shifted within the virtually larger program. Increasing the OFFSET parameter scrolls the position of the unit within the virtual large program.
- Page 19 SINGLE One DMX channel is supplied for the control of the stroboscope func- tion, all pixels will strobe identical. When using this setting, DMX TAB should not be set to RGB S RGB S .. MULTIPLE For each pixel, the stroboscope can be controlled individually. –...
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Page 20: Factory Reset
reduces brightness for the specific colors. – AC FAILURE Some units are capable of detecting a loss of AC power (if plugged in). It might be desirable to make the unit react on those conditions: EMERGENCY LIGHT LEDs turn white until AC power is restored. NO ACTION No reaction on loss of AC power. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
6 Troubleshooting Faulty condition Cause Troubleshooting The display of a unit is showing BLACK- Either the unit is set to BLACKOUT Press SEND button or change PROGRAM. OUT, and there is no light output. mode, or DMX-FAILURE/AC FAILURE is set to BLACKOUT and one of these con- ditions persist. -
Page 22: Disposal
7 Disposal Follow local ordinances and/or regulations for disposal! PACKAGING: The unit is shipped in protective packaging. This packaging can be recycled! UNIT: Don't throw the unit into the garbage at the end of its lifetime. Make sure to dispose is according to your local ordi- nances and/or regulations, to avoid polluting the envi- ronment! BATTERIES:...
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