Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 14 Installation..............................15 Starting up..............................19 Connections and operating elements................... 22 Operation..............................26 7.1 Starting up the device........................
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Table of contents Technical specifications........................33 Plug and connection assignments....................35 Troubleshooting............................36 Cleaning............................... 38 Protecting the environment......................39 LED floodlight...
General notes General notes This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.
General notes 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.
General notes 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’...
General notes 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
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General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. LED BAR 126 RGB / 252 DMX RGB...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used as an electronic illumination effect using LED technics. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged.
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Safety instructions WARNING! Eye damage caused by high light intensity Never look directly into the light source. WARNING! Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights. NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker.
Features Features The LED floodlight is suited to be used in clubs, bars, exhibitions, on stages etc. Special features of the device: 126 × 10 mm RGB LEDs, addressable as 1 block or divided in 3 equal blocks (LED BAR 126 RGB, item no.
Installation Installation Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
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Installation NOTICE! Risk of overheating Always ensure sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F). NOTICE! Use of stands When mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe and stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum permissible load capacity of the stand.
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Installation NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables. Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers. Mounting options You can install the device standing or hanging upside down.
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Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer. LED floodlight...
Starting up Starting up Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high- quality cables for all connections. LED BAR 126 RGB / 252 DMX RGB...
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Starting up Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain.
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Starting up Connections in master/slave When you configure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the first unit will control the mode other units for an automatic, sound-activated, synchronized show. This function is ideal when you want to start a show immediately. Connect the DMX output of the master device to the DMX input of the first slave device.
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Rear of LED BAR 126 RGB LED floodlight...
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Connections and operating elements Rear of LED BAR 252 DMX RGB LED BAR 126 RGB / 252 DMX RGB...
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Connections and operating elements 1 Locking screws for the mounting bracket. 2 Mounting bracket. 3 [POWER LINK OUTPUT] IEC chassis socket for the power supply cable to the next unit. 4 Grounding bolts. 5 Safety eyelets. 6 [DMX IN] DMX input. 7 [DMX OUT] DMX output.
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Connections and operating elements 11 [MENU] button To change between menu items. 12 [UP] button Navigates upwards in a menu list. Increments the displayed value by one. 13 [DOWN] button Navigates downwards in a menu list. Decrements the displayed value by one. 14 [POWER INPUT] IEC chassis connector for mains connection with fuse holder (LED BAR 126 RGB).
Operation Operation 7.1 Starting up the device Connect the unit to the power grid to start the operation. After a few seconds the display shows a running reset. The unit is then ready for use. The display shows the operating mode that was last active when the device has been switched off.
Operation 7.2.1 Slave mode DMX mode This setting is only relevant if the device is controlled via DMX. Press [MENU] until the first display row shows ‘DMX mode’ . DMX address For DMX operation, you have to set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address).
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Operation Functions in 11-channel DMX mode (LED BAR 126/252 RGB) Channel Value Function 0…40 Blackout 41…80 3-segment mode 81…120 1-segment mode 121…160 Strobe effect Speed set by channel 2 161…200 Colour change Speed set by channel 2 201…240 Colour flow Speed set by channel 2 241…255 Colour change...
Operation 7.2.2 Master mode Operating mode ‘preprog‐ This operating mode can only be activated when the unit is working alone or as master in a rammed automatic show’ master/slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. Press [MENU] until the first display row shows ‘Aut Modus’...
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Operation Operating mode ‘preprog‐ This operating mode can only be activated when the unit is working alone or as master in a rammed automatic show, master/slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. sound-controlled’...
Technical specifications Technical specifications LED BAR 126 RGB (item no. 255364) LEDs 126 × 10 mm RGB LEDs Dispersion angle 20° Number of DMX channels Power consumption 23 W Operating supply voltage 230 V (AC), 50 Hz / 60 Hz Fuse 1 A / 250 V Dimensions (W ×...
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Technical specifications LED BAR 252 DMX RGB (item no. 234564) LEDs 252 × 10 mm RGB LEDs Dispersion angle 20° Number of DMX channels Power consumption 30 W Operating supply voltage 230 V (AC), 50 Hz / 60 Hz Fuse 1 A / 250 V Dimensions (W ×...
Plug and connection assignments Plug and connection assignments Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables. Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation.
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DMX interface circuits. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. LED BAR 126 RGB / 252 DMX RGB...
Cleaning Cleaning Optical lenses Clean the optical lenses, that are accessible from the outside, regularly in order to optimize the light output. The frequency of cleaning depends on the operating environment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the optics of the device.
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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