Summary of Contents for Astera ART3
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Page 1: User Manual
ART3 Wireless DMX Receiver/Transmitter User Manual Manual Version: V3.1.11 Release Date: June 21, 2010 Astera LED Technology GmbH Add.:Götzeroth 6, 54483 Kleinich/Germany Tel.:+49(0)6536-355361 Email:sales@astera-led.com... - Page 2 If the device is being sold, this instruction manual has to be translated into the national language of the destina- tion country. If discrepancies occur in the translated text, the original instruction manual has to be used to solve them tor the manufacturer has to be contacted. Astera LED Technology GmbH ©2010, All rights reserved Kleinich, Germany...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter Table of Contents 1 Table of Contents 1 Table of Contents..................3 2 Safety......................4 3 Getting Started..................5 3.1 Introduction....................5 3.2 Overview....................6 3.3 Mounting/Connection...................7 3.4 LCD Display....................7 3.5 Navigation....................7 3.6 Radio PIN ....................8 4 Operation Modes..................9 4.1 DMX Transmitter..................9 4.2 RC Transmitter ...................9 4.3 DMX Receiver....................10 4.4 RC Receiver....................11 4.5 Control Lamps...................12... -
Page 4: Safety
Safety 2 Safety Before you operate the unit, read this manual carefully. Make sure to keep the manual, in case you need to consult this manual again or you give the unit to another person. Always make sure to include this manual if you hand out the unit to another person. -
Page 5: Getting Started
Up to 32 RGB fixtures can be con- nected to the DMX output, all controllable individually. The ART3 will replay all the programs that can be set up by the remote control. 5. Control Lamps The ART1 can work as a simple remote control to set programs and colors similar to the ARC2 remote control. -
Page 6: Overview
Overview 3.2 Overview Power socket Antenna LCD Display move back(while navigating Navigate through menu around menu) Navigate through menu Confirm DMX in/out Power on/off Color Meaning Ready to transmit, XLR is INPUT INPUT red, flickering Transmitting, XLR is INPUT INPUT green Ready to receive, XLR is OUTPUT OUTPUT... -
Page 7: Mounting/Connection
Chapter Getting Started 3.3 Mounting/Connection 3.4 LCD Display Definition of symbols: [1] - Receiving [3] - Transmitting [4] - Settings are stored in the memory (shown by a short blinking of this symbol) [5] - Synchronization between units is active [8] - Battery status 3.5 Navigation Navigation is done over the plus and minus buttons below the LCD display. -
Page 8: Radio Pin
ARC2 and ART3 if they are to communicate on a special radio channel. Although you can use up to five pairs of ART3 or ARC2 in one room it is recommended not to place them closely together. At least 1m of disctance should be between the transmitting units to avoid radio interferences. -
Page 9: Operation Modes
Then press Enter to confirm. 4.1 DMX Transmitter Simply choose DMX TRANSMITTER to start this mode. The ART3 is already set to DMX Transmitter when you get it or after you perform a Factory Reset. As soon as the XLR connector detects a DMX signal the ART3 starts transmitting. -
Page 10: Dmx Receiver
While the DMX Tabs NORMAL and EXTENDED offer the same possibilities as the ARC2 re- mote control just that you input the values directly at a DMX light controller the DMX Tab SIMPLE RGB offers an easy way to set the same color to all lamps in reach of the ART3. 4.3 DMX Receiver To start this mode, choose DMX RECEIVER in the top navigation and confirm with Enter. -
Page 11: Rc Receiver
Wireless DMX but by the ARC2 remote control. Up to 32 externally connected RGB fixtures can be controlled individually. The ART3 has to be setup to the number of connected pixels, to replay programs correctly. This is done using the AUTO PIXELS parameter. -
Page 12: Control Lamps
The ART-1 can be used as a remote control, providing basic functionality of the ARC2 re- mote control. Althought the ARC2 is easier to control as it has more buttons and a more compact size, the ART3 can do most of the ARC2 functions in case no ARC2 is available. Target Lamps Offers a range of possibilities to target several lamps of all the lamps in range. -
Page 13: Setup
DMX Setup: Some Astera lamps do not have a LCD-display so the ARC2 can be used to set them up for DMX usage. Also, Astera lamps with LCD-display might be easier configured rempotely for DMX because their display cannot be reached. - Page 14 Setup RGB S RGB S..: For each pixel there are three channels RGB and one channel stroboscope. RGB RGB S S..: All RGB channels are followed by all stroboscope channels. Effect Mode Fix: The 4 user colors are controlled by one channel per color (generates basic colors). Effect Mode RGB: The 4 user colors are controlled by three DMX channels each.
- Page 15 Chapter Setup Standalone to keep the last input signal (for example 1 color) until another input source is chosen. Auto Automatically chooses an input source AC Failure Emergency Light If no AC signal is detected, the light turns white. No Action no action Blackout If no AC signal, all light turns...
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Page 16: Technical Data
Chapter Technical Data 6 Technical Data General Temperature (operation) 5 °C – 40 °C Temperature (transport) -25 °C – 55 °C (70 °C for 24h) Altitude up to 2000 m over sea level Environment indoor Input Power 110-240V, 50-60Hz AC Radio Frequency RF coverage 50m up to 300m... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
FAILURE/AC FAILURE. Maybe do FACTORY RESET. One ART3 is on DMX Transmitter The two ART3 are set to different Go to SETUP then RADIO PIN and and is sending data and one ART3 radio pins and don't correspond with choose a unique pin number. -
Page 18: Appendix
Chapter Appendix 8 Appendix 8.1 Appendix 1: DMX tab for RC Transmitter mode SIMPLE RGB 1, 2, 3 Color of all lamps in group 1 4, 5, 6 Color of all lamps in group 2 7, 8, 9 Color of all lamps in group 3 10, 11, 12 Color of all lamps in group 4 NORMAL... - Page 19 Appendix 1: DMX tab for RC Transmitter mode 9, 10, 11 C1 (color channel 1) 12, 13, 14 C2 (color channel 2) 15, 16, 17 C3 (color channel 3) 18, 19, 20 C4 (color channel 4) Set-Address: if > 0: dont use groups setting, send to this set#...
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Page 20: Appendix 1: Customizable Programs
Chapter Appendix 8.2 Appendix 1: Customizable Programs Name Light Effect Used colors All pixels show the same color ONE COLOR STATIC TWO COLOR STATIC Same as ONE COLOR STATIC, but C1 C2 not all pixels show the same color, C1 C2 C3 THREE COLOR STATIC they are divided into 2, 3 or 4 parts. -
Page 21: Disposal
Chapter Disposal 9 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 life- time. Make sure to dispose is according to your local ordin- ances and/or regulations, to avoid polluting the environ- ment! BATTERIES:...
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