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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    REV C 03/29/2025 CONTENTS 01/ Safety Information ....................2 02/ Technical Specifications ..................8 03/ Overview ........................ 10 3.1 Battery Power ....................11 04/ Connecting Power and Data ................13 4.1 Connecting Power ..................13 4.2 Connecting Data.................... 14 05/ Fixture Installation ....................15 06/ Effect Wheels &...

  • Page 3: 01/ Safety Information

    REV C 03/29/2025 01/ Safety Information Please read the instruction carefully which includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance. WARNING Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction manual. Important: Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty.
  • Page 4 REV C 03/29/2025 Unit’s surface temperature may reach up to 75 ℃ . DO NOT touch the housing  bare-handed during its operation. Avoid any flammable liquids, water or metal from entering the unit. Once it happens, cut  off the mains power immediately. DO NOT operate in a dirty or dusty environment.
  • Page 5 REV C 03/29/2025 External sources of light beams from direct sunlight or any other strong light source,  which penetrate the front lens of lighting fixtures, can cause severe internal damage. DO NOT expose the fixture front lens to light beams from direct sunlight or any other strong light source from any angle while unpacking, installation, use, and extended idle times outdoors.
  • Page 6 REV C 03/29/2025 01/ Informations de sécurité Veuillez lire attentivement les instructions, car elles contiennent des informations importantes concernant l'installation, l'utilisation et la maintenance. AVERTISSEMENT Veuillez conserver ce manuel d'utilisation pour consultation future. Si vous vendez l'appareil à un autre utilisateur, assurez-vous qu'il reçoive également ce manuel d'instructions. Important: Les dommages causés par le non-respect de ce manuel d'utilisation ne sont pas couverts par la garantie.
  • Page 7 REV C 03/29/2025 Éloigner les matériaux inflammables de l'appareil pendant son fonctionnement pour  éviter tout risque d'incendie. Vérifier que le cordon d'alimentation n'est ni écrasé ni endommagé; le remplacer  immédiatement s'il est endommagé. La température de surface de l'appareil peut atteindre jusqu'à 75℃. NE PAS toucher le ...
  • Page 8 REV C 03/29/2025 Risque d'explosion de la lampe chaude. NE PAS ouvrir l'appareil dans les 15 minutes  suivant son extinction. REMPLACEZ l'ampoule si elle est endommagée, déformée ou en fin de vie.  Évitez une exposition directe des yeux à la source lumineuse lorsque l'appareil est ...

  • Page 9: 02/ Technical Specifications

    REV C 03/29/2025 02/ Technical Specifications AC Power 100-240Vac; 50/60Hz Max. Power 615W Consumption Light Source PHILIPS MSD Platinum 19 R LL Color Temperature 6700K Beam Angle 1.3° Color Wheel 13 colors + CRI + open Gobo Wheel Static Gobo Wheel 10 gobos + 3 effect gobos + open 540°...
  • Page 10 REV C 03/29/2025 Power Cable Included Items Two omega brackets with 1/4-turn fasteners User Manual (this document) Dimensions 380x284x659mm 15"x11.2"x25.9" Weight 30 kg 66 lbs Photometric Diagram: - 9 -...

  • Page 11: 03/ Overview

    REV C 03/29/2025 03/ Overview 1. Display To show the various menus and the selected function MENU To enter into move backward or leave the menu  UP To go backward to move up in the menu 2. Buttons  DOWN To go forward to move down in the menu ENTER To perform the desired functions...

  • Page 12: Battery Power

    REV C 03/29/2025 3.1 Battery Power This product contains a rechargeable battery. Battery type: 18650 Lithium-ion battery (3.7V, 2200mAh, 8.14Wh), compliant with the new EU battery regulation EU2023/1542. Do not expose the fixture or battery to excessive temperatures. Be aware of the risk of terminals of the battery-operated fixture or battery being short-circuited by metal objects.
  • Page 13 REV C 03/29/2025 Battery Replacement: Warning! Disconnect the fixture from AC power before replacing its battery. Replace the battery with one of the same type only. 1. Disconnect the fixture from AC mains power and allow to cool. 2. Remove eight screws in the arm cover of the fixture and remove the arm cover. 3.

  • Page 14: 04/ Connecting Power And Data

    REV C 03/29/2025 04/ Connecting Power and Data 4.1 Connecting Power To apply power, first check that the head pan and tilt locks are released. This fixture can operate on any 100-240Vac; 50/60Hz AC mains power supply. The maximum power consumption is 615W. The fixture must be grounded/earthed and able to be isolated from AC power.

  • Page 15: Connecting Data

    REV C 03/29/2025 4.2 Connecting Data The fixture is equipped with 5-pin (or 3-pin) XLR sockets for DMX input and output. Use a high-quality DMX cable designed for RS-485 and 5-pin (or 3-pin) XLR-plugs and connectors in order to connect the controller with the fixture or one fixture with another. For outdoor installations, use only IP-rated XLR connectors suitable for outdoor use.

  • Page 16: 05/ Fixture Installation

    REV C 03/29/2025 05/ Fixture Installation The fixture is IP66-rated and designed for both indoor and outdoor events. This means that it is protected from:  Dust, to the degree that dust cannot enter the device in sufficient quantities as to interfere with its operation.
  • Page 17 REV C 03/29/2025 - 16 -...
  • Page 18 REV C 03/29/2025 Steps for installing omega brackets to the fixture: - 17 -...

  • Page 19: 06/ Effect Wheels & Lamp

    REV C 03/29/2025 06/ Effect Wheels & Lamp 6.1 Effect Wheels DANGER! Replace the color wheel / gobo wheel with the device switched off only. Unplug from mains before replacing the color wheel / gobo wheel! 6.2 Light Source PHILIPS MSD Platinum 19 R LL Because of its high internal pressure, there might be a risk that the discharge lamp would explode during operation.

  • Page 20: Lamp Replacement Warning

    REV C 03/29/2025 6.3 Lamp Replacement Warning  When the lamp reaches 300 hours before its service time, the display will flash the message “Replace Lamp Soon” for up to 5 minutes. During this period, the fixture will still work normally. ...
  • Page 21 REV C 03/29/2025 The main functions are shown below: MAIN MENU SUBMENU CHOICES/VALUES DMX Address 1-489 (Default=1) DMX Channel Mode Mode 1 (24ch) Blackout No DMX Status Hold Manual View DMX Value Auto Connect Option Art-Net sACN DMX Settings Default 1:002.xxx.xxx.xxx IP Address Default 2:010.xxx.xxx.xxx Network...
  • Page 22 REV C 03/29/2025 MAIN MENU SUBMENU CHOICES/VALUES Lamp On/Off Lamp on with Power Lamp Settings Lamp on via DMX Lamp off via DMX Display Invert °C Display Settings Temperature Unit °F English Language Chinese Single Auto Test Cycle Clear No/Yes 0-255 Tilt 0-255...
  • Page 23 REV C 03/29/2025 MAIN MENU SUBMENU CHOICES/VALUES Fixture Use Hour Work Mode Lamp Use Time Password=050 Sleep Mode Sleep Ratio Lamp Time Reset Password=050 Driver State Lamp State Lamp Voltage Fault Mode Current Temperature Base Head Fixture Information Current Humidity Base Head Head Fan 1-9...

  • Page 24: Channel Mode

    REV C 03/29/2025 DMX Settings Enter the control menu and select DMX Settings, press ENTER. Use the UP/DOWN button to select DMX Address, DMX Channel Mode, No DMX Status, View DMX Value, Connect Option, Network, Art-Net Settings, sACN Settings or Network to DMX. DMX Address Select DMX Address, press ENTER.
  • Page 25 REV C 03/29/2025 View DMX Value Select View DMX Value, press ENTER. Use UP/DOWN button to select the desired DMX channel, for which the value is to be displayed. To exit the menu, press MENU, or wait 30 seconds. Connect Option Select Connect Option, press ENTER.
  • Page 26 REV C 03/29/2025 Fixture Settings Enter the control menu and select Fixture Settings, press ENTER. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Pan Invert, Tilt Invert, P/T Feedback, Gobo Short Cut or Color Short Cut. Pan Invert Select Pan Invert, press ENTER. Use UP/DOWN button to select No (pan invert deactivated) or Yes (pan invert activated), confirm your selection with ENTER.
  • Page 27 REV C 03/29/2025 Lamp Settings Enter the control menu and select Lamp Settings, press ENTER. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Lamp On/Off, Lamp ON with Power, Lamp ON via DMX or Lamp OFF via DMX. Lamp On/Off Select Lamp On/Off, press ENTER. Use UP/DOWN button to select Off (lamp off) or On (lamp on), confirm your selection with ENTER.
  • Page 28 REV C 03/29/2025 Display Settings Enter the control menu and select Display Settings, press ENTER. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Display Invert, Temperature Unit or Language. Display Invert Select Display Invert, press ENTER. Use UP/DOWN button to select No (display normal) or Yes (display inverted), confirm your selection with ENTER.
  • Page 29 REV C 03/29/2025 Manual Test Select Manual Test, press ENTER. Use UP/DOWN button to select the channel for which the manual test is to be performed, confirm your selection with ENTER. Use UP/DOWN button to select a value, confirm your selection with ENTER.
  • Page 30 REV C 03/29/2025 Lamp State Select Lamp State, press ENTER. The lamp status is displayed. To exit the menu, press MENU, or wait 30 seconds. Temperature Select Temperature, press ENTER. The device temperature is displayed. To exit the menu, press MENU, or wait 30 seconds. Humidity Select Humidity, press ENTER.
  • Page 31 REV C 03/29/2025 Error Logs Select Error Logs, press ENTER. Use UP/DOWN button to select Fixture Errors, confirm your selection with ENTER. The error list is displayed. Use UP/DOWN button to select Reset Error Logs, confirm your selection with ENTER. If you wish to reset the relevant error logs, select Yes.
  • Page 32 REV C 03/29/2025 All Reset Select All Reset, press ENTER. Use UP/DOWN button to select No or Yes (the device will run built-in program to reset all to their home positions), confirm your selection with ENTER. To exit the menu, press MENU, or wait 30 seconds. Special Function Enter the control menu and select Special Function, press ENTER.
  • Page 33 REV C 03/29/2025 Firmware Restore (After replacing fixture's vice board(s), this function allows you to synchronize the main board's software to all vice board(s), as the software version of the replaced vice board(s) may not consistent with that of the main board.) Select Firmware Restore, press ENTER.

  • Page 34: Updating Software

    REV C 03/29/2025 7.2 Updating Software Only qualified technicians should perform this function! Note all menu settings before updating software! Please note, up to 32 fixtures can be connected together and updated at the same time. Note: Before using the USB flash drive to update the software, please ensure that the USB flash drive is formatted with the FAT32 file system.
  • Page 35 REV C 03/29/2025 Updating Software: 1. Download the software update files from the ACME website. 2. Copy the software files to a compatible USB flash drive. Note: To avoid the risk of uploading the wrong file to the fixture, make sure that there are no other files on your flash drive.
  • Page 36 REV C 03/29/2025 RDM functions: Certain menus of the device and functions can be called up via the RDM protocol. The parameter IDs are implemented as follows for different commands: Command Command Command Parameter ID ‘Discovery’ ‘Set’ ‘Get’ DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH √ DISC_MUTE √...

  • Page 37: Home Position Adjustment

    REV C 03/29/2025 7.3 Home Position Adjustment  To access the control menus, press the [MENU] button.  To access the offset menus, long-press the [ENTER] button.  Navigate the offset menus, using the [ENTER], [ UP] and [ DOWN] buttons. ...
  • Page 38 REV C 03/29/2025 Tilt Select Tilt, press ENTER. Use UP/DOWN button to select a value between -128 and 127, confirm your selection with ENTER. To exit the offset menu, press MENU, or wait 30 seconds. Strobe Select Strobe, press ENTER. Use UP/DOWN button to select a value between -128 and 127, confirm your selection with ENTER.
  • Page 39 REV C 03/29/2025 Color Select Color, press ENTER. Use UP/DOWN button to select a value between -128 and 127, confirm your selection with ENTER. To exit the offset menu, press MENU, or wait 30 seconds. Gobo Select Gobo, press ENTER. Use UP/DOWN button to select a value between -128 and 127, confirm your selection with ENTER.
  • Page 40 REV C 03/29/2025 24 Prism Select 24 Prism, press ENTER. Use UP/DOWN button to select a value between -128 and 127, confirm your selection with ENTER. To exit the offset menu, press MENU, or wait 30 seconds. 48 Prism Select 48 Prism, press ENTER. Use UP/DOWN button to select a value between -128 and 127, confirm your selection with ENTER.

  • Page 41: 08/ Configuring The Device For Dmx Control

    REV C 03/29/2025 08/ Configuring the Device for DMX Control 8.1 Address Setting All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when operating with a DMX controller, in order to ensure that the correct fixture responds to the correct control signal. Incorrect settings will result in unpredictable responses from the lighting controller.

  • Page 42: Dmx Protocol

    REV C 03/29/2025 8.2 DMX Protocol 24 Channels: CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 000-255 0°540° 000-255 PAN FINE TILT 000-255 0°260° 000-255 TILT FINE PAN/TILT SPEED 000-255 Fast to Slow CYAN 000-255 0%100% MAGENTA 000-255 0%100% YELLOW 000-255 0%100% (When the DMX value of the FX WHEEL channel is between 000 and 007, this channel functions normally) (When the DMX value of the FX WHEEL channel is between 008 and 255, this channel does not work)

  • Page 43: Gobo Wheel

    REV C 03/29/2025 060-061 Open 062-063 Open + Color 1 064-065 Color 1 066-067 Color 1 + Color 2 068-069 Color 2 070-071 Color 2 + Color 3 072-073 Color 3 074-075 Color 3 + Color 4 076-077 Color 4 078-079 Color 4 + Color 5 080-081...
  • Page 44 REV C 03/29/2025 029-031 Gobo 8 032-034 Gobo 9 035-037 Gobo 10 038-043 Gobo 11 (effect gobo 1) 044-049 Gobo 12 (effect gobo 2) 050-055 Gobo 13 (effect gobo 3) 056-059 Open Shaking, Slow to Fast 060-063 Gobo 1 Shaking, Slow to Fast 064-067 Gobo 2 Shaking, Slow to Fast 068-071...
  • Page 45 REV C 03/29/2025 132-162 Prism L6+Prism C24 163-193 Prism L6+Prism T48 194-224 Prism C8+Prism C24 225-255 Prism C8+Prism T48 PRISM 1 ROTATION (L6&C8) 000-127 Prism Index 128-189 Clockwise Rotation, Fast to Slow 190-193 Stop 194-255 Counter-Clockwise Rotation, Slow to Fast PRISM 2 ROTATION (C24&T48) 000-127 Prism Index...
  • Page 46 REV C 03/29/2025 074-076 Macro Effect 23 077-079 Macro Effect 24 080-082 Macro Effect 25 083-085 Macro Effect 26 086-088 Macro Effect 27 089-091 Macro Effect 28 092-094 Macro Effect 29 095-097 Macro Effect 30 098-100 Macro Effect 31 101-103 Macro Effect 32 104-106 Macro Effect 33...

  • Page 47: Special Function

    REV C 03/29/2025 218-220 Macro Effect 71 221-223 Macro Effect 72 224-226 Macro Effect 73 227-229 Macro Effect 74 230-232 Macro Effect 75 233-235 Macro Effect 76 236-238 Macro Effect 77 239-241 Macro Effect 78 242-244 Macro Effect 79 245-247 Macro Effect 80 248-255 Null...

  • Page 48: 09/ Error Information

    REV C 03/29/2025 200-209 Reset All 210-211 Gobo Short Cut: Enable 212-213 Gobo Short Cut: Disable 214-215 Color Short Cut: Enable 216-217 Color Short Cut: Disable 218-229 Null 230-239 Lamp off 240-255 Null 09/ Error Information Error codes are shown continuously in the display when the fixture fails and they will not disappear until the fixture is repaired.
  • Page 49 REV C 03/29/2025 Tilt Reset Error Check whether the position of the tilt where the magnet is installed falls off or is damaged. Check whether there are obstacles in the tilt operating range. Check whether the Hall element on the tilt is damaged. Check whether the lead connecting the Hall element on the tilt and the PCB board is in poor contact or disconnected.
  • Page 50 REV C 03/29/2025 Color Reset Error Check whether the position of the color wheel where the magnet is installed falls off or is damaged. Check whether there are obstacles in the color wheel operating range. Check whether the Hall element on the color wheel is damaged. Check whether the lead connecting the Hall element on the color wheel and the PCB board is in poor contact or disconnected.
  • Page 51 REV C 03/29/2025 FX Gobo Reset Error Check whether the position of the FX gobo wheel where the magnet is installed falls off or is damaged. Check whether there are obstacles in the FX gobo wheel operating range. Check whether the Hall element on the FX gobo wheel is damaged. Check whether the lead connecting the Hall element on the FX gobo wheel and the PCB board is in poor contact or disconnected.
  • Page 52 REV C 03/29/2025 6 Prism/8 Prism/24 Prism/48 Prism Reset Fail Check whether the position of the prism where the magnet is installed falls off or is damaged. Check whether there are obstacles in the prism operating range. Check whether the Hall element on the prism is damaged. Check whether the lead connecting the Hall element on the prism and the PCB board is in poor contact or disconnected.
  • Page 53 REV C 03/29/2025 Frost Reset Error Check whether the position of the frost where the magnet is installed falls off or is damaged. Check whether there are obstacles in the frost operating range. Check whether the Hall element on the frost is damaged. Check whether the lead connecting the Hall element on the frost and the PCB board is in poor contact or disconnected.
  • Page 54 REV C 03/29/2025 Magenta Reset Error Check whether the position of the magenta color wheel where the magnet is installed falls off or is damaged. Check whether there are obstacles in the magenta color wheel operating range. Check whether the Hall element on the magenta color wheel is damaged.
  • Page 55 REV C 03/29/2025 Base Fan 1/2 Start Error Check whether the fan is not running. Check whether the fan leads are installed in place or disconnected. Check whether the fan is damaged. Check whether there are obstacles in the fan operating range. Arm Fan 1/2 Start Error Check whether the fan is not running.
  • Page 56 REV C 03/29/2025 Lamp Temp Error Check whether the lead connecting the temperature sensor is installed in place or disconnected. G Sensor Error Check whether the gravity sensor on board E is damaged. Base Humidity Error Check whether the humidity sensor is faulty. Check whether the lead connecting the humidity sensor is installed in place or disconnected.
  • Page 57 REV C 03/29/2025 Position of cooling fans: Cooling Fans Part Number Position Base Fan 1 3014001330 DC 24V Base - A Base Fan 2 Arm Fan 1 3014001321 DC 24V 7.2W Base - A Arm Fan 2 3014001406 DC 24V 2.9W Base - A Head Fan 1...

  • Page 58: 10/ Troubleshooting

    REV C 03/29/2025 10/ Troubleshooting Problem Potential cause(s) Remedies Confirm that the power is switched No power to the fixture. Fixture does not respond on and cables are plugged in. or appears to be off. No output from PSU. Replace the PSU. Fixture suddenly turned Check the power supply, switches Power was turned off.

  • Page 59: 11/ Fixture Cleaning

    REV C 03/29/2025 11/ Fixture Cleaning Regular cleaning is very important for fixture life and performance. Buildup of dust, dirt, smoke particles, fog fluid residues, etc. degrades the fixture’s light output and cooling ability. Cleaning schedules for lighting fixtures vary greatly depending on the operating environment. It is therefore impossible to specify precise cleaning intervals for the fixture.

  • Page 60: 12/ Approvals And Certifications

    REV C 03/29/2025 12/ Approvals and Certifications This product has been tested and found to comply with the following standards: - 2014/30/EU - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - 2014/35/EU - Low Voltage Directive (LVD) - cETLus Approved (Control #5000057) - UK SI 2016 No. 1091: Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 - UK SI 2016 No.

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