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- Page 1 Operating Manual Revised: 072710...
- Page 2 Quasar Operating Manual GENERAL INFORMATION Important: Read this manual before powering or installing the unit. Follow the safety precautions listed herein. Observe all warnings in this manual and printed on the unit. For technical service or other product related questions, please contact TMB at tmb-info@tmb.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Quasar Operating Manual CONTENTS OVERVIEW Note for the customer CAUTION Safety precautions Main features INSTALLATION Unpacking Checking accessories Controls and switches Best location for installation CONNECTING THE UNIT Connection to mains power Connection to a DMX 512 network UNIT CONFIGURATION... -
Page 4: Overview
Quasar Operating Manual OVERVIEW Note for the customer Thank you for purchasing the Solaris Quasar professional strobe. Please read this manual carefully before operation and keep it for future reference. CAUTION! To avoid danger of fire and electric shock, do not expose the unit to water or moisture and do not attempt to remove its cover. -
Page 5: Main Features
8. Note to qualified service personnel: Before changing the discharge tube, switch off the equipment, unplug the mains lead, and wait for the strobe to cool down. Main features • Quasar, DMX 512, turbo, normal • Extra-high intensity flashes • Optional Continuous duty (100 Hz) •... -
Page 6: Installation
Quasar Operating Manual INSTALLATION Unpacking Do not dispose of the shipping box and the packaging, as they are useful for transporting the unit. Before shipping, make sure the unit is packed the same way it was at the factory. During unpacking, check if the unit is undamaged and clean. -
Page 7: Controls And Switches
Quasar Operating Manual Controls and switches ENTER DMX THRU DMX IN Menu / Enter Button Up / Down Menu Navigation buttons Menu LED DMX Out/Thru DMX Input powerCON Mains Input Connector Best location for installation Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation. Avoid locations where the strobe may be exposed to heat, dust, vibration, or physical shock. -
Page 8: Connecting The Unit
Quasar Operating Manual CONNECTING THE UNIT Connection to 230 V mains • Use connectors with protective earthed ground only. • Connect the unit with controls set at minimum values. • Check connection. Loose connections may cause malfunction. • Programmed settings are retained even after a power loss. -
Page 9: Unit Configuration
Quasar Operating Manual UNIT CONFIGURATION Configuration of the Quasar unit is performed using the integrated menu system. Selection of menu options occurs using the Menu/Enter Key and the Up and Down navigation buttons. Menu options and user input are shown on an alphanumeric display. -
Page 10: Menu Option 1: Dmx Address
DMX base address. Menu Option 2: Fixture Modes The Quasar Fixture has three (3) modes of operation: DMX, HF, and Test. Entry into one of the modes occurs by pressing the MENU/ENTER button twice. - Page 11 Mode to change rapidly. DMX Features: The Quasar unit can be remotely controlled using industry standard DMX-512 protocol. In DMX Mode, Channel 1 dictates the Strobe Rate. DMX values from 1-90% increase the frequency of strobe flash from 1-24 Hz. Above 90% activates Continuous Mode (constant light output).
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Page 12: Menu Option 3: Turbo Mode
Menu Option 3: Turbo Mode The Quasar unit has a Turbo Mode. When Turbo is selected, the power consumption in Strobe Mode is doubled. Turbo has no effect in Continuous Mode. -
Page 13: Menu Option 4: Continuous Mode
Quasar Operating Manual Menu Option 4: Continuous Mode The Quasar has a Continuous light option. When Continuous is set to On, the unit will produce continuous light. When it is set to Off, it will operate as a strobe unit only. -
Page 14: Operating The Unit
Quasar Operating Manual Operating the unit After proper installation, connection, and Menu Setup, you can start using all the outstanding features that the Quasar offers. • Extra-high intensity output. This can be achieved by selecting Turbo Mode, which will double the unit’s light output (except when in Continuous mode). -
Page 15: Recommended Controllers
When turned on for the first time, the unit automatically detects mains frequency. Thus, no manual setting is required. • Quasar can produce more accurate “jitter free” flashes, even at frequencies higher than 10Hz. • Any fixture connected to any phase can be controlled in the same way. -
Page 16: Additional Information
ONLY be done by the manufacturer or qualified and authorized repair personnel. Changing the Flash Tube The Quasar flash tube may only be changed by the manufacturer or a qualified repair person authorized by the manufacturer. -
Page 17: Menu Map
Quasar Operating Manual MENU MAP Menu Mode = 0 (Standard Menu) -
Page 18: Extended Menu Mode
Quasar Operating Manual Menu Mode = 1 (Extended Menu) NORMAL OPERATE DISPLAY INTENSITY=0 POWER REDUCTION = 1 EEPROM ERROR BUTTONS LOCKED MODE SETTINGS MENU AS IT WAS SET LAST TIME HF DMX SELF TEST 4CH EFFECT HF 4CH EFFECT DMX start addr. (001-511) DMX start addr. - Page 19 Quasar Operating Manual Menu Mode = 1 (Extended Menu) continued ANALOG ANALOG EFFECT 2CH EFFECT HF 2CH EFFECT FIXTURE SETTINGS INTENSITY (000-100) INTENSITY (000-100) DMX start addr. (001-511) DMX start addr. (001-511) POWER REDUCTION (0-1) DURATION (002-250) EFFECT SPEED (000-009)
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Page 20: Technical Specifications
57,000 Joules discharge Single flash discharge 150 Joules Frequency of continuous mode 100 / 120 Hz Flash tube type Special Quasar tube (with plugs) Color temperature 6,000° Kelvin Intensity control 0-100 % Adjustable flash frequency 0-20/24 Hz Power draw (Turbo) 6 kW Max.
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