CAUTION! Keep this device away from rain and moisture! Unplug mains lead before opening the housing! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU INITIAL START - UP! 1. Safety instructions Every person involved with installation and maintenance of this device have to: - be qualified - follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION!
Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened. The maximum ambient temperature 40° C must never be exceeded. Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating the device.
Make sure that the device is fixed properly! Ensure that the structure (truss) to which you are attaching the fixtures is secure. The ArcWash Recessed 136 RGB includes a moving head and a ceiling box for mounting to the lower ceiling. Installation: 1.Fix the recessed ceiling box (8) to the lower ceiling.Be careful the mounting grid can hold the moving head installati-...
4.2 Fitting the frost filtr The ArcWash Recessed 136 RGB is supplied with clear front glass (factory fitted) and two types of frost filters (films). If you wish to use a diffusive light ,follow the steps to install desired frost filter: 2.Put the frost film on the front glass and centre the holes...
4.3 DMX-512 connection/connection between fixtures The fixture is equipped with 3-pin XLR sockets for DMX input and output. Only use a shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 and 3-pin XLR-plugs and connectors in order to connect the controller with the fixture or one fixture with another.
5. ArcWash Recessed 136 RGB - DMX protocol,version 1.0 Mode 1 Mode 2 Type Value Function Channel Channel of control 0 - 255 proportional Pan movement by 530° Pan Fine 0 - 255 proportional Fine control of pan movement Tilt...
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Mode 1 Mode 2 Value Function Type of control Channel Channel 136-143 Macro 17 step 142-151 Macro 18 step 152-159 Macro 19 step 160-167 Macro 20 step 168-175 Macro 21 step 176-183 Macro 22 step 184-191 Macro 23 step 192-199 Macro 24 step 200-207...
Use this menu to set the DMX start address of the fixture, which is defined as the first channel from which the ArcWash Recessed 136 RGB will respond to the controller. If you set, for example, the address 15, the ArcWash Recessed 136 RGB will use the channel 15 to 28 for control (if Mode 1 is selected).
--- Balance.Select this function to enable (On) or disable (OFF) the white balance which is set in "White colour balance" menu below.If this function is set OFF,ArcWash Recessed 136 RGB will use maximum values (255) of satura- tion for red, green and blue channel.
7.5 Test sequences Use this menu to to run a demo-test sequences without an external controller, which will show you some possibilities of using ArcWash Recessed 136 RGB. 7.6 Stand-alone setting The fixtures on a data link are not connected to the controller but can execute pre-set programs which can be different for every fixture.
SLA. --- Slave.Select this menu if you want to set the the fixture as a slave. 7.6 Reset function This option enables the ArcWash Recessed 136 RGB to index all effects and return them to their standard positions. 7.7 Special functions Use this menu for special services like software update.
3.It is recommended that you exit all programs before running the Software Uploader. 4.Start the Software Uploader program. Select desired COM and then click Connect button. If the conection is OK, click Start Uploading button to start uploading. It will take several minutes to perform software update.
10. Technical specifications Power supply - Input Voltage:100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz - Fuse:T 2 A - Max.Pover Consumption:100 VA Optical system - 36 RGB LEDs - Standard 6° beam angle lenses - Optional 25° beam angle lenses Beampath Beam angle 6° 5 Distance (m) 0.05 0.16...
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Data input/output - 3-pin XLR male socket for DMX data input - 3-pin XLR female socket for DMX data output Temperatures - Maximum ambient temperature: 40° C - Maximum housing temperature: 55° C Minimum distances - Min. distance from flammable surfaces: 0.5 m - Min.
Optional accessories: - Flash cable RS232/DMX ...............No.13050624 11. Maintenance and cleaning It is absolutely essential that the fixture is kept clean and that dust, dirt and smoke-fluid residues must not build up on or within the fixture. Otherwise, the fixture‘s light-output will be significantly reduced. Regular cleaning will not only ensure the maximum light-output, but will also allow the fixture to function reliably throughout its life.
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