i-Pix Satellite User Manual

i-Pix Satellite User Manual

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JAN 2009 RELEASE

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Summary of Contents for i-Pix Satellite

  • Page 1 USERS MANUAL JAN 2009 RELEASE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRO, RIGGING, SET UP & MODES SAFTEY FIRST............................page 3 THE SATELlITE............................page 6 RIGGING..............................page 7 SET UP..............................page 8 MODES..............................page 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STAND ALONE FUNCTIONS........................page 10 STORING A DMX INPUT AS A MEMORY....................page 10 CREATING A MEMORY..........................page 11 RECALLING A MEMORY.........................page 14 CREATING A CHASE..........................page 15...
  • Page 3: Saftey First

    If you have questions about how to operate the fixture safely, please contact I-Pix Warning! Class 2M LED product . Do not look into the beam from a distance of less than 40 cm (16 inches).
  • Page 4 Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 m (4 in.) around fans and air vents. Do not modify the fixture Apart from I-PIX accessories do not stick filters, masks or other materials directly onto the light. SATELLITE...
  • Page 5 PROTECTION FROM INJURY Do not hang fixtures from each other. Use two OMEGA clamps per fixture or I-PIX SINGLE or DOUBLE YOLKS when suspending. When suspending the fixture, ensure that the structure and all hardware used can hold at least 10 times the weight of all devices suspended from them.
  • Page 6 For ease of operation, compatibility and versatility the Satellite can be set into either 3,5 or 6 channel modes when it is to be controlled by an external DMX source, depending on the complexity, functionality and circumstances of the particular lighting situation, making the unit the ideal choice for most general wash lightning applications.
  • Page 7: The Satellite

    ALWAYS secure the lamp to the truss, pipe e.t.c. with a safety bond. The Satellite has 2 safety points to which a bond can be attached. One is at the bottom of the lamp near the user interface shown in fig 1...
  • Page 8: Set Up

    SET UP 1 select appropriate dimmer curve The Satellite offers a choice of two dimmer curves. 1 LINEAR - the output increases directly with dmx input. 2 ENHANCED - the first 10% of the output is controlled over the first 50% of the DMX input.
  • Page 9: Modes

    MODES The Satellite has 2 different operating modes To suit different uses, programming styles and dmx configurations MODE 1 3 channels 8 bit The most simple, ideal for fast programming or limited dmx line space All 7 cells are treated as 1 with the 3 channels red, green & blue affecting the whole lamp...
  • Page 10: Stand Alone Functions

    Stand alone functions The Satellite is able to run in a stand alone mode without any need of data from a lighting desk. The light is capable of outputting up to 20 programmable memories and 1 chase that steps through these memories.
  • Page 11: Creating A Memory

    Next you are presented with STRB (strobe) the second variable of your memory which has a default value of 0% - no strobe. In the same way if you wish to alter this value use the UP & DOWN buttons to give you the desired % value SATELLITE USER MANUAL PAGE 11...
  • Page 12 In the same way if you wish to alter this value use the UP, DOWN buttons to give you the desired %. If you require 100% press the DOWN button. When happy with the BLUE value press the button above BLUE once SATELLITE USER MANUAL PAGE 12...
  • Page 13 MEM button and repeating the above process. If you are happy with you memory you should then assign it a number using the UP, DOWN buttons. When happy with your memory number press STORE. SATELLITE USER MANUAL PAGE 13...
  • Page 14: Recalling A Memory

    “ IF YOU WISH YOUR MEMORY TO COME ON AS SOON AS YOU GIVE THE LAMP POWER YOU WILL NEED TO PROGRAMME IT AS A TWO STEP CHASE WITH BOTH MEMORIES HAVING THE SAME VALUE” To return to the main menu press the DMX MODE button SATELLITE USER MANUAL PAGE 14...
  • Page 15: Creating A Chase

    Select the appropriate time (in seconds) using the UP, DOWN buttons. Once you are happy with the XFADE TIME press the button above XFADE TIME once. SATELLITE USER MANUAL PAGE 15...
  • Page 16 When you wish to end or change the chase press MENU If you leave a chase running when the light is powered down the chase will resume as soon as the light is powered back up again SATELLITE USER MANUAL PAGE 16...
  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    Satellite tech spec Input Voltage 90-264 VAC Input Frequency 47-63 Hz Input Current constant 0.4 A max at 230 VAC Inrush Current 40 A max at 230 VAC Earth Leakage Current <100 µA at 115 VAC <200 µA at 230 VAC...
  • Page 18: Unit Dimensions Drawing

    Satellite dimensions drawing SATELLITE USER MANUAL PAGE 18...
  • Page 19: Trouble Shooting

    Please seek professional assistance if there is any doubt as to the efficacy of a of the remedy or exact nature of any encountered problem. I-pix provides the information contained herein only as a guide. No response from the light...
  • Page 20 Are you fitting right rating/type of fuse into unit? • Contact I-pix for more specific help with your problem, there may be an internal fault in the unit. • If you have the technical knowledge/skills you could look inside the unit and check the internal wiring for a lose connections/shorts and also the power supply is working with a 24v output when there is no load connected to it.
  • Page 21: Appendix 1 Rohs Compliance And Weee Directive Instructions

    RoHS WARRANTIES I-PIX BB4s COMPLY WITH RESTRICTIONS ARRANTY TATEMENT SATELLITE USER MANUAL PAGE 21...
  • Page 22 ARRANTY TATEMENT SATELLITE USER MANUAL PAGE 22...
  • Page 23: Appendix 2 Service Contact Details

    SERVICE CONTACT DETAILS Broadstone Mill Broadstone Road Houldsworth Village Cheshire SK5 7DL Telephone 44 (0)161 443 4140 www.i-pix.uk.com E Mail service@i-pix.uk.com Located 4 miles from Manchester airport and the city centre) SATELLITE USER MANUAL PAGE 23...
  • Page 24: Appendix 3 Product Range

    The Satellite has two camloc fittings allow i-pix's top hat scaffold and tv spigot mount to be easily added, making the fixture work in the air and on the floor quickly.
  • Page 25 16A male CEE form to Power con female. BEAM SHAPER LENS CAPS The shape of the light beam from the Satellite can be altered by placing a lens cap containing diffracting holographic film on the the light. The light comes with a choice of four beam angles.
  • Page 26 ACCESSORIES FOR THE BB4 BB4 SINGLE YOKE for rigging a BB4 vertically BB4 DOUBLE YOKE for rigging 2 BB4s vertically SATELLITE USER MANUAL PAGE 26...
  • Page 27 16A female Cform & 5 pin female XLR to CEEP combined power & data plug. COMBINED POWER & DATA CABLE CEEP combined power & data plug to CEEP combined power & data socket In Lengths :- 1m, 2.5m, 5m, & 10m. SATELLITE USER MANUAL PAGE 27...

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