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SGM Q?2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Q‐2 Q‐2 WHITE...

  • Page 2: Q-2 W Dimensions

    Q-2 / Q-2 W Dimensions Measurements in millimetres and inches (in brackets). Drawing not to scale.
  • Page 3  The SGM logo, the SGM name and all other trademarks in this document  pertaining to services or products by SGM or its affiliates and subsidiaries are trademarks owned or licensed by SGM or its affiliates or subsidiaries.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Configuring the device .....................15 Connecting to a DMX control device ................16 Configuring the device for DMX control ................17 About DMX ..................................17 Setting the DMX address............................... 17 Setting the DMX mode..............................18 Full Color Calibration and Color Temperature Correction (Q-2 only) ................20...
  • Page 5 Setting the fan mode..............................22 Service ..........................23 Upgrading the firmware ..............................23 Cleaning..................................23 DMX protocols ........................24 Q-2 DMX protocols ................................ 24 Q-2 W DMX protocols..............................37 Control menu ........................46 Devices and accessories ....................49 Ordering information ..............................49 User’s notes ........................51...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Read the safety precautions in this section before, unpacking, installing, powering or operating this device. The Q-2 / Q-2 W is a multi-environmental device with an IP-rating of 65, intended for professional use only. It is not suitable for household use. Impropre a l’usage domestique.
  • Page 7 Preventing burns and fire WARNING! Take measures to prevent burns and fire. • Install in a location that prevents accidental contact with the device. • Install only in a well-ventilated space. • Install at least 0.3 m (12 in.) away from objects to be illuminated. •...
  • Page 8 For temporary installation with clamps, ensure that the quarter-turn fasteners are turned fully and secured with a suitable safety cable. The cable must be approved for a safe working load (SWL) of 10 times the weight of the device, and it must have a minimum gauge of 2 mm.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    3 individually controllable segments for wide ranging color and effect combinations.  The Q-2 W is a low-profile, compact IP65-rated cool white flood light, incorporating 432 cool white LEDs divided into 12 indi- vidually controllable segments for wide ranging effect combinations....

  • Page 10: Parts Identification And Terminology

    Parts identification and terminology Q-2: 432 RGB + 432 White LEDs Q-2 W: 432 White LEDs Base Tilt brake lock Cooling fan DMX in/out Power connection OLED display Control panel A or B Safety wire eyelet...

  • Page 11: Preparing For Installation

    Unpack the device and inspect it to ensure that it has not been damaged during transport. The Q-2 series is shipped with an Omega bracket, that can be used to mount the device at elevation. The device is IP65- rated, and is designed for use in wet locations. This means that it is ...

  • Page 12: Installing The Q-2 / Q-2 W

    Installing the Q-2 / Q-2 W The Q-2 / Q-2 W may be installed in any orientation, but if in- stalled horizontally with a downward beam-angle, water can potentially pool in the fan wells. Under normal operation the moisture will evaporate. However, in locations with high rain-...
  • Page 13 One Omega bracket is supplied with the device if it is to be flown above the ground. Remove the floor stand/base and rig the Q-2 / Q-2 W to a support truss or structure using the supplied brackets and suitable clamps.

  • Page 14: Connecting Ac Power

    Connecting AC power The Q-2 / Q-2 W can operate on any 100–277V, 50/60 Hz AC mains power supply. It draws approximately 1.2 amps at full power (230V). For permanent installation, have a qualified electrician wire the mains cable directly to a suitable branch circuit. ...

  • Page 15: Configuring The Device

    Enter button. The options available are listed in “Control menu” on page 46. After powering the Q-2 / Q-2 W on, the display shows the  currently selected operating mode and other information. A - Operational mode...

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Dmx Control Device

    Connecting to a DMX control device The device is controllable using a DMX control device and it can be connected using a DMX cable.If using a cabled DMX sys- tem, connect the DMX in cable (with male 5-pin XLR plug) and out cable (with female 5-pin XLR plug) to the DMX data link. Terminate the DMX out cable of the last device in the data link.

  • Page 17: Configuring The Device For Dmx Control

    The first channel used to receive data from a DMX control device is known as the DMX start address. Each Q-2 / Q-2 W must have a DMX start address set. For example, if a Q-2 / Q-2 W has a DMX address of 10 and it is in 3-channel DMX mode, then it uses channels 10, 11, and 12.

  • Page 18: Setting The Dmx Mode

    Using the “DMX mode” menu available from the control panel, specify the DMX mode that provides the device controls that you require: Q-2 DMX modes Function Individual control of color channels for red, green & blue. White is automatically mixed in.
  • Page 19 Q-2 W DMX modes Function Full white color control Segmented white color panel control Segmented white color panel control (coarse or fine) Individual white color panel control Individual white color panel control, dimmer, shutter Individual white color panel control (coarse or fine)

  • Page 20: Full Color Calibration And Color Temperature Correction (Q-2 Only)

    RGBW channels (if available) must be set to 100%. 1 x RGB (3 Channel Mode) and 3 x RGB (9 Channel Mode): Features full color calibration when you mix 2 or 3 colors to ensure uniform color between products. Adjusting 1 color does not activate full color calibration....

  • Page 21: Device Personality Settings

    Linear control provides uniform adjustment throughout the control action, whereas gamma corrected dimming provides finer control at low light levels, where the eye is more sensitive to change. By default, the Q-2 / Q-2 W uses gamma corrected dimming. For uniform response, set all devices to the same dimming curve. To set the desired dimming curve, use the “Settings→Dimming curve”...

  • Page 22: Setting The Fan Mode

    Setting the fan mode For operating environments where low-noise is a requirement or where the device will be operating in high temperatures, it is possible to adjust the default fan speed to low or high using the “Settings→Fan mode” menu.

  • Page 23: Service

    Service There are no user-serviceable components in the device. Do not open the Q-2 / Q-2 W, as doing so is likely to damage the ingress protection. Consult your SGM dealer if the device operates abnormally, is defective or otherwise in need of ...

  • Page 24: Dmx Protocols

    DMX protocols Configuring DMX is described in “Setting the DMX mode” on page 18. This section contains “Q-2 DMX protocols” (below), and “Q-2 W DMX protocols” on page 37 Q-2 DMX protocols 15 Channel Mode (RAW) - Full RGBW control (3 segments)
  • Page 25 No WHITE >  WHITE Panel 1 0,0% 100,0% Panel 1 0 (0%) Fade Maximum WHITE No RED >  RED Panel 2 0,0% 100,0% Panel 2 0 (0%) Fade Maximum RED No GREEN >  GREEN Panel 2 0,0%...
  • Page 26 Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No BLUE >  BLUE Panel 2 0,0% 100,0% Panel 2 0 (0%) Fade Maximum BLUE No WHITE >  WHITE Panel 2 0,0% 100,0% Panel 2 0 (0%)
  • Page 27 12 Channel mode - RGB (raw or white calibrated - 3 segments) Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value 0,0% 2,7% Closed 10 (3,9%) Snap 3,1% 5,9% Open 0 (0%) Fade 6,3% 59,2% Strobe Fast > Slow...
  • Page 28 No BLUE >  BLUE Panel 1 0,0% 100,0% Panel 1 0 (0%) Fade Maximum BLUE No RED >  RED Panel 2 0,0% 100,0% Panel 2 0 (0%) Fade Maximum RED No GREEN >  GREEN Panel 2 0,0%...
  • Page 29 Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No GREEN >  GREEN Panel 3 0,0% 100,0% Panel 3 0 (0%) Fade Maximum GREEN No BLUE >  BLUE Panel 3 0,0% 100,0% Panel 3 0 (0%) Fade Maximum BLUE...
  • Page 30 22 Channel Mode - 16 bit (raw or white-calibrated - 3 segments) Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value 0,0% 2,7% Closed 10 (3,9%) Snap 3,1% 5,9% Open 0 (0%) Fade 6,3% 59,2% Strobe Fast > Slow...
  • Page 31 No BLUE >  BLUE Panel 1 65535 0,0% 100,0% Panel 1 0 (0%) Fade Maximum BLUE No RED >  RED Panel 2 65535 0,0% 100,0% Panel 2 0 (0%) Fade Maximum RED No GREEN >  GREEN Panel 2...
  • Page 32 Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No GREEN >  GREEN Panel 3 65535 0,0% 100,0% Panel 3 0 (0%) Fade Maximum GREEN No BLUE >  BLUE Panel 3 65535 0,0% 100,0% Panel 3 0 (0%) Fade Maximum BLUE...
  • Page 33 6 Channel Mode (raw or white calibrated - 1 segment) Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value 0,0% 2,7% Closed 10 (3,9%) Snap 3,1% 5,9% Open 0 (0%) Fade 6,3% 59,2% Strobe Fast > Slow 0 (0%)
  • Page 34 Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No RED >  RED All Panels 0,0% 100,0% All Panels 0 (0%) Fade Maximum RED No GREEN >  GREEN All Panels 0,0% 100,0% All Panels 0 (0%) Fade Maximum GREEN No BLUE >...
  • Page 35 No BLUE >  BLUE Panel 1 0,0% 100,0% Panel 1 0 (0%) Fade Maximum BLUE No RED >  RED Panel 2 0,0% 100,0% Panel 2 0 (0%) Fade Maximum RED No GREEN >  GREEN Panel 2 0,0%...
  • Page 36 Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No GREEN >  GREEN Panel 3 0,0% 100,0% Panel 3 0 (0%) Fade Maximum GREEN No BLUE >  BLUE Panel 3 0,0% 100,0% Panel 3 0 (0%) Fade Maximum BLUE 3 Channel Mode - 1 x RGB (Full Color Calibration - 1 segment)

  • Page 37: Q-2 W Dmx Protocols

    Q-2 W DMX protocols Configuring DMX is described in “Setting the DMX mode” on page 18. 14 Channel Mode - 8 bit (12 segments) Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value 0,0% 2,7% Closed 10 (3,9%)
  • Page 38 Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No light >  Panel 2 0,0% 100,0% Panel 2 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light No light >  Panel 3 0,0% 100,0% Panel 3 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light No light >...
  • Page 39 Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No light >  Panel 9 0,0% 100,0% Panel 9 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light No light >  Panel 10 0,0% 100,0% Panel 10 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light No light >...
  • Page 40 Info Fader type percentage value No light >  Panel 1 0,0% 100,0% Panel 1 Maximum light No light >  Panel 2 0,0% 100,0% Panel 2 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light No light >  Panel 3 0,0% 100,0%...
  • Page 41 Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No light >  Panel 8 0,0% 100,0% Panel 8 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light No light >  Panel 9 0,0% 100,0% Panel 9 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light No light >...
  • Page 42 No light >  Panel 1 65535 0,0% 100,0% Panel 1 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light No light >  Panel 2 65535 0,0% 100,0% Panel 2 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light No light >  Panel 3 65535...
  • Page 43 Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No light >  Panel 8 65535 0,0% 100,0% Panel 8 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light No light >  Panel 9 65535 0,0% 100,0% Panel 9 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light No light >...
  • Page 44 1 Channel Mode - 8 bit (1 segment) Default Channel Name DMX value Description Info Fader type percentage value No light >  Intensity 0,0% 100,0% All Panels 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light 3 Channel Mode - 8 bit (3 segments) Default Channel Name...
  • Page 45 6 Channel Mode - 16 bit (3 segments) Default Fader Channel Name DMX value Description Info percentage type value No light >  Left Intensity 65535 0,0% 100,0% 0 (0%) Fade Maximum light 4 Panels No light >  Center Intensity 65535 0,0%...

  • Page 46: Control Menu

    Displays installed software version number. SERIAL NUMBER Displays the device serial number. Displays the device RDM ID  RDM ID (for use with the SGM Tool app). DMX VIEW Displays received DMX levels. TEMPERATURES Displays device temperatures. POWER ON TIME Displays device power on time.
  • Page 47 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Function SETTINGS DISPLAY SAVER DISPLAY DIM Dims the OLED display, when the control panel is not in use. (continued) DISPLAY OFF Turns off OLED display, when the control panel is not in use. FAN MODE...
  • Page 48 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Function TEST SELFTEST Initiates self-test sequence. DISPLAY TEST Service use only. COLOR TEST...

  • Page 49: Devices And Accessories

    Devices and accessories  Included items Floor stand (including screws) Omega bracket User manual Neoprene pouch Ordering information Q-2 Color Flood Light ..........................Order no: 80030535 Q-2 White ..............................Order no: 80030536 SGM USB uploader cable .......................... Order no: 83062011...
  • Page 50 APPROVALS AND CERTIFICATIONS Conforms to..........................2004/108/EC: EMC Directive Conforms to........................2006/95/EC: Low Voltage Directive Conforms to..........................2011/65/EU: RoHS2 Directive The information in this document is subject to change without notice...

  • Page 51: User's Notes

    User’s notes...
  • Page 52 SGM A /S · Sommer vej 23 · 8210 Aarhus V · Denmark Tel +45 70 20 74 00 · info@sgmlight.com · www.sgmlight.com...

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