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TABLE OF CONTENTS ProPar FLUX™ LED MultiStrobe 1 1. Getting Started 3 What’s In The Box? 3 Getting It Out Of The Box 3 Powering Up! 3 Getting A Hold Of Us 3 Safety Instructions (Don’t Stick Your Hand In The Toaster!) 4 2. Meet The ProPar FLUX™ 5 Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The ProPar FLUX™ Pin-up Picture 6 3.
1. GETTING STARTED What’s In The Box? • • • • • 1 x ProPar FLUX™ LED MultiStrobe An Ever-So-Handy IEC Power Cord A Sweet Safety Cable & set of Mounting Brackets One really classy DMX cable This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box FLUX. n. The flow of energy. In a word, that’s what you’ve now harnessed: ENERGY. You wizard, you magician...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Please keep this User Guide for future use. If you sell the unit to someone else, be sure that they also receive this User Guide. • ALWAYS make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture. • This product is intended for indoor use only. • To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture.
2. MEET THE PROPAR FLUX™ MULTISTROBE CONTROL FEATURES • • • • • • 4/20-channel DMX LED Strobe Fixture 12+4 independent strobe segment control, 752 bright white true 1/2-watt SMD LEDs Variable Strobe Modes including “blinder” simulation: Burst-in/Burst-out/Pulse/Hold/Random/Ramp-up/Ramp-down Modes Multiple built-in automated & sound activated programs, also available in DMX Incrediblely fluid, incredibly bright pixel-ring strobe effects ADDITIONAL FEATURES • • • • • Lux: 5,440 @ 1m, 1,500 @ 2m (TRUST US..
Figure 1: The ProPar FLUX™ Pin-Up Picture Adjustment Knobs Dual Mounting Brackets 752 bright white true 1/2-watt SMD LEDs Figure 2: The Rear Connections Power Out Power In DMX In Fuse Cover Page 6 ProPar FLUX™ Manual Rev.
3. SETUP Fuse Replacement With a flat head screwdriver, wedge the fuse holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power. Connecting A Bunch of ProPar FLUX’s™ You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512 controller or to run shows on two or more fixtures set to sync in master/slave operating mode.
Cable Connectors Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. (Duh!) CAUTION: Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.
Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode) 1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the first fixture. 2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.
4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the ProPar FLUX™ are accessed by using the control panel on the front of the fixture. There are 4 control buttons below the LCD display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus. Button Function Used to access the menu or to return to a previous menu option. Used to select and store the current menu or option within a menu.
Control Panel Menu Structure Main Function Sub Function Selection What It Does... Set DMX Address Address 000 <-> 255 Sets the DMX address 4/20 Channel 4/20 Channel Sets the unit to 4 or 20-channel mode Set Run Auto AUTO [P1-8] Sets the fixture in auto mode, programs 1-8. Note: Program 8 contains all programs from 1-7. For SLAVE MODE operation, set the SLAVE fixture to DMX address 001. Set Run Sound SOUND [P1-8] Sets the fixture in sound active mode, programs 1-8.
Troubleshooting Symptom Solution Fixture AutoShut Off Check the fan in the fixture. If it is stopped or moving slower than normal, the unit may have shut itself off due to high heat. This is to protect the fixture from overheating. Clear the fan of obstructions, or return the unit for service. Beam is Dim Check optical system and clean excess dust/grime. Also ensure that the 220V/110V switch is in the correct position, if applicable.
5. APPENDIX A Quick Lesson On DMX DMX (aka DMX-512) was created in 1986 by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) as a standardized method for connecting lighting consoles to lighting dimmer modules. It was revised in 1990 and again in 2000 to allow more flexibility. The Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) has since assumed control over the DMX512 standard. It has also been approved and recognized for ANSI standard classification.
Keeping Your Propar FLUX™ As Good As New The fixture you’ve received is a rugged, tough piece of pro lighting equipment, and as long as you take care of it, it will take care of you. That said, like anything, you’ll need to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed. You should absolutely keep the fixture clean, especially if you are using it in an environment with a lot of dust, fog, haze, wild animals, wild teenagers or spilled drinks.
Tech Specs! Weight & Dimensions Length 9.75 inches (291 mm) Width 9.5 inches (380 mm) Height 14.75 inches (462 mm) Weight 10.5 lbs (4.75 kg) Power Operating Voltage 110-240VAC, 50-60 Hertz (autoranging) Fuse 5A 250V (fast-blow) 68W Power Consumption .55A Inrush, .99A Max. Operating Power Factor: .97 Light Source LED 752x 5030 SMD 0.
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