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Operation Manual
Select DMX 4Bank
Part No. 3100023
Rev B
01-07-2008

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Summary of Contents for Kino Flo Select DMX 4Bank

  • Page 1 Operation Manual Select DMX 4Bank Part No. 3100023 Rev B 01-07-2008...
  • Page 2 2ft 4Bank Fixture MTP-K41 Mounting Plate w/ 3/8” Pin X16-25 4Bank Extension, 25ft BAL-450-120 Select/Dmx 4Bank Ballast, 120VAC BAL-450-230 Select/Dmx 4Bank Ballast, 230VAC 4Bank System consists of: 1 Fixture 1 Mounting Plate 1 Extension Cable 1 Select DMX 4Bank Ballast...
  • Page 3 The 4Bank fixture is comprised of a removable Louver, Reflector, and Lamp Harness. The Louver and Reflector are held in place with Velcro fasteners. The Lamp Harness is secured by means of a ¼ turn fastener and two clips. To Release the Lamp Harness Remove the harness from 2 clips located under the reflector.
  • Page 4 Lamp Harness Color Codes YELLOW BLACK BLUE 4Bank Harness The Harness wiring is color-coded. The same color- code must match at each end of the lamp for proper operation. Locking Lamp Connector: Depress both tabs on lamp connector and apply to lamp pins. Match the Harness color-codes at each end of the lamp.
  • Page 5 Restricting the airflow around the lamps can cause the lamp to operate hotter. This increased heat will raise the lamp’s color temperature and green spike. Therefore, it is recommended to clip gels to the Doors of the Fixture. Do Not clip gels to louver. Do Not block the fixture ends in a manner that restricts airflow.
  • Page 6 To remove the plate, pull up on the locking pin and rotate the plate counter clockwise. The standard mount comes with a 3/8” Lollipop that clamps into a The ball and socket grip head. mount allows the fixture to be oriented in a broad range of angles.
  • Page 7 25KHz. It is dead–quiet, instant–on and lightweight. Load Considerations: Kino Flo ballasts are not power factor corrected. They will draw double the current on the neutral from what is being drawn on the two hot legs. On large installations it may be necessary to double your neutral run so as not to...
  • Page 8 Ballast Operation Continued…. Cold Temperature Operation The Select DMX Ballast series is designed to operate at temperatures from 14F to 122F (–10C to +50C). In cold temperatures, the Ballast may not strike the lamp(s) instantly. Switch the Ballast to OFF, wait seven seconds and try again.
  • Page 9 Lamp Select feature continued… When operating 4ft lamps in high ambient temperature or where the units are rigged into place with restricted airflow, the 2FT setting can be used to lower the color temperature and remove any green spike. The light drops about a half an f-stop in exposure when dropping from 4FT to 2FT.
  • Page 10 DMX Addressing Push the tabs above or below the number window to set the address. (Valid addresses range from 001 to 512.) The yellow light above the address block will illuminate if a DMX signal is present. Each DMX 4Bank ballast operates on 5 addresses.
  • Page 11 512 protocol can be used to individually turn on/off lamps in a Fixture. Select DMX 4Bank Ballasts can be jumpered using the IN and OUT ports. As many as 100 Ballasts can be jumpered on one chain as long as the DMX cable run remains under 1000 feet or 40 x 25ft DMX cables.
  • Page 12 Setting the unit to "Fixture Mode" allows the user to turn lamps on and off with an “inside-out” pattern from a dimmer board. One of the best applications for the "Fixture Mode" is when lighting Blue and Green Screens or large Cycloramas. For example: One row of fixtures can be set to Fixture mode on a common address.
  • Page 13 A Single splitter can provide 4 individual cable feeds to lamps or fixtures in a set. (For parts see page 16). After the DMX address is entered, the Select DMX 4Bank automatically assigns the next 4 addresses to lamps 2, 3, 4 and the address controls the 2ft setting.
  • Page 14 To Chase one lamp through multiple fixtures: 1) Set ballast to Individual Lamp mode. 2) Set each ballast with its own address: 001, 006, 011, 016 and so on. 3) Program address 005, 010, 015 etc. for 2ft operation. 4) Program lamp sequence to chase from 001 through 004, 006-009, 011-014 and so on.
  • Page 15 BAL-450-120 Select/DMX 4Bank, 120VAC BAL-450-230 Select/DMX 4Bank, 230VAC MTP-B41 “Twist-On” Mount w/ Baby Receiver MTP-B41S “Twist-On” Mount w/ Baby Receiver Short MTP-B41T “Twist-On” Mount w/ Baby Receiver Straight MTP-L Lollipop 3/8” Pin MTP-LB Lollipop w/ Baby Receiver MTP-LBS Lollipop w/ Baby Receiver Short MTP-LBT Lollipop w/ Baby Receiver Straight MTP-BAL Select Ballast Mount...
  • Page 16 LVR-4804-B 4ft 4Bank Louver, Black LVR-2404-B 2ft 4Bank Louver, Black REF-4804 4ft 4Bank Reflector REF-2404 2ft 4Bank Reflector X16-A4 4Bank to Single Splitter X16-A9 4Bank to Double Splitter X09-25 Double Ext. Cable, 25ft X09-12 Double Ext. Cable, 12ft X04-25 Single Ext. Cable, 25ft X04-12 Single Ext.
  • Page 17 EXP-LHC-T12 Lamp Holder Clips T12, 24pk EXP-M&T Adhesive Mounts and Releasable Ties, 25pk PRT-HLC Kino Locking Lamp Connector, 1pk See web site: www.kinoflo.com for more accessories. Kino Flo 4Bank Fixture Dimensions Barndoor Weight Fixture Style Length Width Depth Width w/Lamps 2ft 4Bank 27.00” 13”...
  • Page 18 Kino Flo Double Fixture Dimensions Barndoor Weight Fixture Style Length Width Depth Width w/Lamps 2ft Double 27.00” 7.5” 3.5” 6.0” 4.7 lbs 4ft Double 52.00” 7.5” 3.5” 6.0” 7.7 lbs Kino Flo Single Fixture Dimensions Barndoor Weight Fixture Style Length Width Depth Width...
  • Page 19 KAS-KFC Ballast & Cable 21.5 x 15 x 12” 6lb / 2.7kg Ballasts, Cables, Crate w/ Lid (54.5 x 38 x 30.5cm) Mounting Plates Kino Flo Lamp w/ Harness Dimensions Lamp Type Length Width 2ft Med. Bi-Pin 24.5” 1.5” 3ft Med. Bi-Pin 36.5”...
  • Page 20 BAL-450-120 Select/Dmx 4Bank Ballast, 120VAC Input Voltage: 120VAC 50/60Hz Output Frequency: 25 kHz Amperage: F75/4.6A, F40/3.2A, F30/2.5A Lamp switching: 4-1/off Output Switching: 4ft / 2ft Ballast size: 12.5 x 12.5 x 2.5” (32 x 32 x 6.5cm) Weight: 6.5lb / 2.9kg BAL-450-230 Select/Dmx 4Bank Ballast, 230VAC Input Voltage: 230VAC 50/60Hz...