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USER MANUAL
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V1.0
Titan Strobe FLEX FX
Product code: 40305
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL ENGLISH V1.0 Titan Strobe FLEX FX Product code: 40305...
  • Page 2 Titan Strobe FLEX FX Preface Thank you for purchasing this Showtec 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX Table of contents 1. Introduction ............................
  • Page 4 Titan Strobe FLEX FX 6.5. Menu Overview ......................... .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    After unpacking, check the contents of the box. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Highlite International dealer. Figure 1 Your shipment includes: • • Showtec Titan Strobe FLEX FX set: • • 8 pods with fixed cable (0,3 m) • •...

  • Page 6: Symbols And Signal Words

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 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.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 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.
  • Page 8 Titan Strobe FLEX FX WARNING Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights. WARNING Risk of burns due to hot surface The surface and the inner parts of the device can become very hot during operation.

  • Page 9: Requirements For The User

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX Attention For professional use only This device must be used only for the purposes it is designed for. This device is intended for professional use as a stage strobe light. Any incorrect use may lead to hazardous situations and result in injuries and material damage.

  • Page 10: Description Of The Device

    Description of the Device The Showtec Titan Strobe FLEX FX is an IP65-rated set of 8 LED strobes and a controller. Each pod has a 100 W cold white COB LED for strobing and a ring of 12 individually controllable 2 W RGBW LEDs. The device can be controlled via DMX/RDM, Art-Net, sACN and in master/slave mode.

  • Page 11: Pod

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 3.2. 3.2.1. Front View Figure 4 Strobe LED (1 x 100 W CW COB LED) Ring LEDs (12 x 2 W RGBW LEDs) Safety eye 2x Adjustment screws 3.2.2. Back View Figure 5 Fixed cable (0,3 m) with connector IN (data and power) 4x Mounting holes at 45°, Ø...

  • Page 12: Product Specifications

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 3.3. Product Specifications Model: Titan Strobe FLEX FX Source: Light source type LED  Light source power 100 W LED color type CW / RGBW  Optical: Beam angle (circular) 53° Control and Programming: Control node Art-Net / Built-in Program / DMX / Manual / RDM ...

  • Page 13: Optional Accessories

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX Thermal Specifications: Maximum ambient temperature 40 °C Maximum surface temperature 62 °C Minimum ambient temperature -5 °C Included Items: Included cables Flex Cable 2,5M / Flex Cable 5M / Power Pro True Cable   Included rigging 1x Quick-Lock Bracket  ...

  • Page 14: Dimensions

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 3.5. Dimensions Figure 6 Product code: 40305...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 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.

  • Page 16: Rigging

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 4.4. Rigging CAUTION Restrict the access under the work area during rigging/derigging. 4.4.1. Mounting of the Controller You can position the controller on a flat surface or mount it to a rigging structure (see 4.4.1.1. Installation with a Clamp) or to a flat surface (see 4.4.1.2.

  • Page 17: Installation On A Flat Surface

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 4.4.1.2. Installation on a Flat Surface You can mount the controller on a flat surface, using the 4 mounting holes (02). You need the following: • • a drill • • a drill bit (for wood or concrete), 6–7 mm long •...

  • Page 18: Installation On A Flat Surface

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 04) Turn the 2 adjustment screws (18) counterclockwise to loosen them. 05) Tilt the pod to adjust the angle. 06) Turn the 2 adjustment screws (18) clockwise to tighten them. Make sure that the pod cannot move freely after the 2 adjustment screws (18) are tightened.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Pods To The Controller

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 09) Continue to step 12 if you use the 4 mounting holes at 45°, Ø 5 mm (20) to install the pod. 10) Insert the 2 adjustment screws (18) through the mounting bracket (24) on both sides of the device.

  • Page 20: Connecting To Power Supply

    Do not link more devices on one power link than the maximum recommended number. Maximum recommended number of devices: • • at 100–120 V: 2 devices Titan Strobe FLEX FX • • at 200–240 V: 3 devices Titan Strobe FLEX FX...

  • Page 21: Setup

    5.2. Stand-alone Setup When the Titan Strobe FLEX FX is not connected to a DMX 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.

  • Page 22: Master/Slave Setup

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX Figure 12 5.3.3. Master/Slave Setup The Titan Strobe FLEX FX supports master/slave control mode. To connect multiple devices in a master/slave setup, follow the steps below: 01) Connect the DMX OUT connector of the 1 device to the DMX IN connector of the 2 device with a 5-pin DMX cable.

  • Page 23: Dmx Linking

    In a setup with multiple devices, make sure that you set the DMX starting address of each device correctly. The Titan Strobe FLEX FX has 8 personalities: 4 channels (Strobe All), 32 channels (Strobe POD), 8 channels (Basic All), 64 channels (Basic POD), 52 channels (Pixel All), 416 channels (Pixel POD), 11 channels (FX All), 88 channels (FX POD).

  • Page 24: Ethernet Connection

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 5.4. Ethernet Connection 5.4.1. Art-Net/sACN Protocol Art-Net is a protocol that uses TCP/IP to transfer a large amount of DMX-512 data over an Ethernet network. Art- Net 4 can support up to 32768 universes. Art-Net™ is designed by and copyright of Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd.

  • Page 25: Art-Net/Sacn Linking

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 5.4.3. Art-Net/sACN Linking To connect multiple devices on one Art-Net/sACN data link, follow the steps below: 01) Use a CAT-5E/CAT-6 cable to connect the RJ45 connector of the computer/lighting controller to one of the RJ45 connectors of the 1 device.

  • Page 26: Universe Numbering

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 5.4.6. Universe Numbering f you want to connect 5 or more devices on one data link and use them in 88-channel mode, you need to address the device on different universes. 01) Set the DMX starting address of the first 5 devices (see 5.3.5.

  • Page 27: Operation

    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. 6.2. Control Modes The Titan Strobe FLEX FX supports the following control modes: • • Stand-alone: Auto operation mode, built-in programs, manual operation •...

  • Page 28: Control Panel

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 6.3. Control Panel Figure 17 A) OLED display B) DOWN touch button C) UP touch button D) SET touch button E) MODE touch button   • • Use the MODE button to exit the current submenu and to return to the Main Menu.

  • Page 29: Menu Overview

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 6.5. Menu Overview   Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 DMX Address 001–512 DMX (see 6.6.1. DMX on page 30) DMX Channels (Set the IP Local IP address) 255.255.255.0 Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0 255.0.0.0...
  • Page 30 Titan Strobe FLEX FX Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Default Output 1 POD 1 Output 2 POD 2 Output 3 POD 3 Patch Output 4 POD 4 POD 5 Output 5 POD 6 Output 6...

  • Page 31: Main Menu Options

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 6.6. Main Menu Options The main menu has the following options: 1. DMX 2. NetWork Configuration 3. Manual 4. Auto 5. Program 6. Slave 7. Setting 8. Information 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to navigate through the menu.

  • Page 32: Network Configuration

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 6.6.2. NetWork Configuration In this menu you can configure the network settings of the device. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the 7 options: • • Local IP (see 6.6.2.1. Local • •...

  • Page 33: Manual

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 6.6.3. Manual In this menu you can manually set the desired colors (white, amber, red, green, blue) for all 8 pods together or for each pod individually. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the 2 options: •...

  • Page 34: Program

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 6.6.5. Program In this menu you can select a preset color or a built-in program. Mode 01 Mode 02–17 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the following options: • • Mode: Select static colors mode (Mode 01) or one of the 16 built-in chases (Mode 02–17) •...

  • Page 35: Patch

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 6.6.7.1. Patch In this submenu you can patch pods to the 8 pod connectors OUT (14) on the controller. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the options: • • Default: Select the default patch settings (Yes/No). The default patch settings are Output 1 = Pod 1, Output 2 = Pod 2, etc.

  • Page 36: Display Invert

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX Figure 18 6.6.7.3. Display Invert In this submenu you can set the orientation of the OLED display. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the 2 options: • • Normal: Normal orientation of the OLED display •...

  • Page 37: Lock

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 6.6.7.6. Lock In this submenu you can activate the display lock. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle between On and Off: • • The display lock is on. The display is locked after 30 s of inactivity. After 5 s more the display turns off.

  • Page 38: Dmx Channels

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 6.7. DMX Channels 6.7.1. DMX Channels Overview 6.7.1.1. POD and Ring LEDs Control per DMX Personality Strobe All Strobe POD Basic All Basic POD Pixel All Pixel POD FX All FX POD 32CH 64CH 52CH 416CH 11CH 88CH Strobe Individual per Individual Individual per...

  • Page 39: Strobe All (4 Ch), Basic All (8 Ch), Fx All (11 Ch)

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 6.7.2. Strobe All (4 CH), Basic All (8 CH), FX All (11 CH) Strobe All Basic All FX All Function Value Setting 11CH Strobe LED Dimmer 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) Strobe flash duration 000–255 7–500 ms...
  • Page 40 Titan Strobe FLEX FX Strobe All Basic All FX All Function Value Setting 11CH 045–125 Clockwise rotation, from fast to slow 126–129 No function 130–210 Counterclockwise rotation, from slow to fast 211–255 45° bounce, from slow to fast Product code: 40305...

  • Page 41: Strobe Pod (32 Ch)

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 6.7.3. Strobe POD (32 CH) Strobe POD Function Value Setting 32CH POD 1 Strobe LED Dimmer 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) POD 1 Strobe flash duration 000–255 7–500ms 000–004 No function POD 1 Strobe speed 005–255...

  • Page 42: Pixel All 52Ch

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 6.7.4. Pixel All (52 CH) Figure 19 Pixel All Ring LED Function Value Setting 52CH Strobe LED Dimmer 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) Strobe flash duration 000–255 7–500ms 000–004 No function Strobe speed 005–255...

  • Page 43: Basic Pod (64 Ch) And Fx Pod (88 Ch)

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 6.7.5. Basic POD (64 CH) and FX POD (88 CH) Basic POD FX POD Function Value Setting 64CH 88CH POD 1 Strobe LED Dimmer 000–255 From low to high frequency POD 1 Strobe flash duration 000–255 7–500ms 000–004 No function...
  • Page 44 Titan Strobe FLEX FX Basic POD FX POD Function Value Setting 64CH 88CH 045–125 Clockwise rotation, from fast to slow 126–129 No function 130–210 Counterclockwise rotation, from slow to fast 211–255 45° bounce, from slow to fast POD 2 Strobe LED Dimmer 000–255 From low to high frequency...
  • Page 45 Titan Strobe FLEX FX Basic POD FX POD Function Value Setting 64CH 88CH 206–230 Pattern 8 231–255 Pattern 9 000–044 Pattern indexing 045–125 Clockwise rotation, from fast to slow POD 2 Ring LEDs: Pattern rotation 126–129 No function 130–210 Counterclockwise rotation, from slow to fast 211–255 45°...
  • Page 46 Titan Strobe FLEX FX Basic POD FX POD Function Value Setting 64CH 88CH 106–130 Pattern 4 131–155 Pattern 5 156–180 Pattern 6 181–205 Pattern 7 206–230 Pattern 8 231–255 Pattern 9 000–044 Pattern indexing 045–125 Clockwise rotation, from fast to slow POD 8 Ring LEDs: Pattern rotation 126–129 No function...

  • Page 47: Pixel Pod (416 Ch)

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 6.7.6. Pixel POD (416 CH) Figure 20 Pixel POD Ring LED Function Value Setting 416CH POD 1 Strobe LED Dimmer 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) POD 1 Strobe flash duration 000–255 7–500ms 000–004 No function...
  • Page 48 Titan Strobe FLEX FX Pixel POD Ring LED Function Value Setting 416CH 151–171 Random individual LEDs 172–214 Lightning strobe 215–255 Spikes (flash over low light) POD 2 LED 1 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) POD 2 LED 1 Green 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %)

  • Page 49: Rdm Information

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 6.8. RDM Information This device supports RDM (see 6.8.2. Supported RDM PIDs (Parameter IDs)). 6.8.1. RDM Details • • Responder ID: 29B4:0F1XXXXX • • Manufacturer's ID: Showtec (Highlite International B.V.) • • Manufacturer Label: Showtec •...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide contains solutions to problems which can be carried out by an ordinary person. The device does not contain user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized modifications to the device will render the warranty void. Such modifications may result in injuries and material damage.

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX Maintenance 8.1. Safety Instructions for Maintenance DANGER Electric shock caused by dangerous voltage inside Disconnect power supply before servicing or cleaning. 8.2. Preventive Maintenance Attention Before each use, examine the device visually for any defects. Make sure that: •...

  • Page 52: Corrective Maintenance

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX Attention • • Do not immerse the device in liquid. • • Do not use alcohol or solvents. • • Make sure that the connections are fully dry before connecting the device to the power supply and to other devices.

  • Page 53: Deinstallation, Transportation And Storage

    Titan Strobe FLEX FX 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. •...
  • Page 54 Titan Strobe FLEX FX   Product code: 40305...
  • Page 55 Titan Strobe FLEX FX   Product code: 40305...
  • Page 56 Showtec is a brand of Highlite International B.V.

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