ArcPad Xtreme FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE POWERING OR INSTALLING YOUR ArcPad Xtreme ! Save it for future reference. This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
ArcPad Xtreme When choosing the installation spot, please make sure that the fixture is not exposed to extreme heat or dust. Avoid using the unit in locations subject to possible impacts. The fixture body never must be covered with cloth or other materials.
The ArcPad Xtreme can be arranged in any position orientation. The ArcPad Extreme allows to adjust its LED modules to the desired position either both modules together (by means of the Allen key 14 ) or each module separately (by means of the self-locking screws).
Fixtures must be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with all national and local electrical and construction codes and regulation The ArcPad Xtreme is equiped with a 5-cored power/data cable. The 3 cores serve for the power supply and next 2 shielded cores are intended for DMX connection.
ArcPad Xtreme 3.3 Installation of the barn-doors, top/half top hats You can install barn-doors or top hats to better define illuminated surface. Before installing the equipment disconnect the fixture from the mains. 1. Fit the barn-doors module (1) or top/half top hat (2) on the LED module (4) and fasten it by means of the 12 screws (3) as shown on the picture below.
ArcPad Xtreme 2. RDM Communicator Note: DMX controller has to be disconnected from the fixture when the RDM communicator is operated. After addressing and setting fixtures´behaviour you can use the Cyber Arch (after programming it) for stand-alone operation of fixtures.
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ArcPad Xtreme Synchronous operation of multiple fixtures requires that they must be connected on a data link and one of them is set as a master (master mode) and the rest as the slaves (slave mode). To set the fixture as the master or slave, see the " Fixture Address " (menu "A001").
ArcPad Xtreme 4. ArcPad Xtreme (RGBCW) - DMX protocol Version 1.0 Mode/Channel Value Function Type of control Red LEDs - both LED modules 0 - 255 Red LEDs saturation control (0-100%) proportional Green LEDs - both LED modules 0 - 255...
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ArcPad Xtreme Mode/Channel Value Function Type of control Colour macros – both LED modules 216 - 254 Red down, Green=0, Blue=full, White=0 proportional Blue (Red=0, Green=0, Blue=full, White=0) step Shutter/ Strobe – both LED modules 0-31 Shutter closed step 32-63...
ArcPad Xtreme 5. Control menu map Default settings=Bold print Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 A001 dM.Ad. 001-512 MA.SL. d.AbL MASt. InFo Poti. totL totL rSEt rSEt DM.In.
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ArcPad Xtreme Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 tEM.U. °C, °F bALA On, Off C.bAL. 0..200..255 GrEn 0..255 bLuE 0..237..255 Stor LOAd FuLL In.Po. rEd1 0-255 F.dim 0-255 Stor.
ArcPad Xtreme Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 PrG.3 Edit PrG.1 St.01 rEd1 0-255 PrG.3 St.68 S.tim. 0-25.5 sec CoPY SPEC. rdML rdMH Adj. rEd1 F.dimr CaL.U. rEd1 Stor.
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ArcPad Xtreme Robe Universal Interface: Run the RDM-network and click with the right button of the mouse on the fixture and select the Remote LED display option from the menu list as shown below. The Remote LED Display window will appear. Now you can fullly control the fixture using the UP, Down, Enter,...
Po.ti. --- Power On Time. Use the menu item to read the number of operation hours for each LEDs operating mode. totL - the function shows the total number of the operation hours since the ArcPad Xtreme has been fabricated.
IC2 --- EEprom 6.3 Personality Use this menu to modify the ArcPad Xtreme operating behaviour. DM.Pr. --- DMX preset. Select this menu item to set a desired DMX mode. Please refer to the chapter "DMX protocol" for detail description of each DMX mode.
6. 5 Test sequences Use this menu to run demo-test sequences without an external controller, which will show you some possibilities of using the ArcPad Xtreme. 6.6 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.
ArcPad Xtreme 1. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to find “ St.AL.“ menu. 2. Press the ENTER button. 3. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select desired program. 4. Press the ENTER button. The selected program runs in a loop. Edit --- Editing a program. The fixture offers 3 freely editable programs (EPG.1-EPG.3) each up to 68 steps. Every program step includes a fade time-the time taken by the step´s channel status to reach the desired level and a...
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To update software in the fixture: I. Installation of the DMX Software Uploader. 1. DMX Software Uploader program is available from theAnolis web site at WWW.anolis.cz. 2. Make a new directory ( e.g. Anolis_Uploader) on your hard disk and download the software into it.
DMX512, the RDM protocol allows a console or dedicated RDM controller to send commands to and receive messages from specific moving lights. RDM allows explicit commands to be sent to a device and responses to be received from it. The list of commands for ArcPad Xtreme is the following. Parameter ID Discovery command...
ArcPad Xtreme DEVICE_INFO SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS Parameter ID Discovery command SET command GET command SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL DMX_START_ADDRESS IDENTIFY_DEVICE DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER_LABEL DEVICE_LABEL SENSOR_DEFINITION SENSOR_VALUE DISPLAY_LEVEL DEVICE_RESET DMX_PERSONALITY DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION STATUS_MESSAGES STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION DEVICE_HOURS 8. Error and information messages t.M.Er.(Temperature measuring error) The message informs you that the LED module temperature sensor is defective.
ArcPad Xtreme 9. Technical specifications Power supply • Electronic auto-ranging • Input voltage: 100 - 250V AC, 50-60 Hz • Power consumption Power Max. power consumption Typical power consumption Ambient mode (All LED channels at full) ( 2 LED Channels at full)
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ArcPad Xtreme Rigging • Via mounting bracket Temperatures • Maximum ambient temperature: 40° C • Maximum housing temperature: 85° C Dimensions (mm) ArcPad Xtreme...
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Protection factor • IP 67, IP 66 junction box Included items • 1 x ArcPad Xtreme • 1 x Junction box (No.99012672) • 1 x User manual • 1 x Gasket of cable grommet M20, PF ½ (P.N. 1305 1388) Optional accessories •...
ArcPad Xtreme 10. Cleaning and maintenance DANGER ! Disconnect from the mains before starting any cleaning or maintenance work Rinse off loose dirt with a garden hose or low pressure water spray. Wash the housing with a soft brush or sponge and a mild, non-abrasive washing detergent.
11.1 ArcPad Xtreme EPS Besides the ArcPad Xtreme exists variant with separated LED modules and control unit, which is named the ArcPad Xtreme EPS. Its differences compared to the ArcPad Xtreme integral are described below. Control ans setting is the same as at the compact version.
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ArcPad Xtreme Standard cables allow max. distance betwen LED module and control unit cca 0.7m. For longer distance you have to use adapter cables wired 1:1. Max. length betwen LED module and control unit must not exceed 20m. If the LED modules and the base are installed separately on the metal structure (LED modules and the base are galvanic interconnected), the LED modules fall under protection class I and must be grounded in accordance with all national and local electrical and construction regulations.
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ArcPad Xtreme Dimensions (mm) Weight LED module with mounting bracket: 24 kg Control unit: 9 kg Specifications are subject to change without notice. July 21, 2014...
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