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TABLE OF CONTENTS ToughSTICK™ RGBAW 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 ToughSTICK™ RGBAW 5 Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The ToughSTICK™ Pin-up Picture 6 Rear Connections 7 3.
1. GETTING STARTED What’s In The Box? • • • • • 1 x ToughSTICK™ RGBAW 1 x Waterproof Power Cable 2 x Waterproof DMX Cables (1 male, 1 female) 2 x Mounting Brackets This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations on purchasing one way cool, way flexible, way original LED strip light! Now that you’ve got your ToughSTICK™ RGBAW (or hopefully, ToughSTICKs!), you should carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good condition.
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. • Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
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DMX Quick Reference - 10/6-Channel Mode Channel What It Does (10-ch.) Channel What It Does (6-ch.) 1 Dimmer 1 Red Intensity 2 Red Intensity 2 Green Intensity 3 Green Intensity 3 Blue Intensity 4 Blue Intensity 4 Amber Intensity 5 Amber Intensity 5 White Intensity 6 White Intensity 6 32-Bit Dimmer 7 Strobe - - 8 Built-In Programs - - 9 Speed Adjustment - - 10 32-Bit Dimmer - - DMX Quick Reference - 5/4-Channel Mode Channel What It Does (5-ch.
Figure 2: The Rear Connections Extended, waterproof AC power and 3-pin DMX connections. AC Power In AC Power Out 3-Pin DMX512 Out 3-Pin DMX512 In 3. SETUP Fuse Replacement CAUTION! The ToughSTICK™ RGBAW utilizes a high-output switch-mode power supply with an internal fuse. Under normal operating conditions, the fuse should not require replacement. The fuse is field replaceable, however it is an advanced procedure suited to qualified individuals.
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 ToughSTICK™ RGBAW are accessed by using the control panel on the side of the fixture. There are 4 control buttons below the LED display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus.
Control Panel Menu Structure AOO1 A001 - A512 Sets the Fixture DMX Start Address SLAV SL-U Sets the Fixture to Slave Mode CHnd 4CH Sets the Fixture to 4 Channel Mode 5CH Sets to the Fixture to 5 Channel Mode 6CH Sets to the Fixture to 6 Channel Mode 10CH Sets to the Fixture to 10 Channel Mode 16CH Sets to the Fixture to 16 Channel Mode 20CH Sets to the Fixture to 20 Channel Mode SP-- SP00 -SP15 Speed Control (Fast <--> Slow) PR-- Pr00 -Pr15 Built-In Progr
DMX Mode Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller. 1.) The default mode for the fixture is DMX, which appears as A001 on the LED Readout. To Addr select a different DMX address, using the
Manual Color Adjustment: Allows the user to adjust the color balance of the fixture. These settings are global, they will effect all modes. rL-- (Red Level), GL-- (Green Level), bL-- (Blue Level), AL-- (Amber Level), or UL-1.) Use the
DMX Values In-Depth (16-Channel Mode) Channel Value 1 000 <--> 255 First Red Pixel Dimming (0% <--> 100%) 2 000 <--> 255 First Green Pixel Dimming (0% <--> 100%) 3 000 <--> 255 First Blue Pixel Dimming (0% <--> 100%) 4 000 <--> 255 First Amber Pixel Dimming (0% <--> 100%) 5 000 <--> 255 First White Pixel Dimming (0% <--> 100%) 6 000 <--> 255 Second Red Dimming (0% <--> 100%) 7 000 <--> 255 Second Green Pixel Dimming (0% <--> 100%) 8 000 <--> 255 Second Blue Pixel Dimming (0% <--> 100%) 9
DMX Values In-Depth (6-Channel Mode) Channel Value 1 000 <--> 255 Red Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 2 000 <--> 255 Green Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 3 000 <--> 255 Blue Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 4 000 <--> 255 Amber Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 5 000 <--> 255 White Intensity (0% <--> 100%) 6 000 006 056 106 156 206 <--> <--> <--> <--> <--> <--> What It Does 005 055 105 155 205 055 32-Bit Dimmer As set in the control menu display Mode 0 = 8-bit, 256 dimming steps Mode 1 = 32-bit, 0-25% intensity range Mo
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 ToughSTICK™ RGBAW 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 39.45 inches (1002 mm) Width 4.33 inches (110 mm) Height 6.69 inches (170 mm) Weight 13.23 lbs (6 kg) Power Operating Voltage 100V-240VAC, 50-60 Hertz Fuse 3A Power Consumption 75W Light Source LED 60x3W (12x R,G,B,A,W) 100,000 hours. Optical Beam Angle 25 degrees Luminous Intensity Meters / Lux Red Green Blue Amber White RGBAW 1m 1,865 2,745 2,708 1,480 2,280 11,000 2m 1,053 1,177 1,277 678 1,050 5,200 Thermal Max.
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