User manual 2bright Blind 3K blinder
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
Table of contents 7.6 Functions in 2-channel mode 2.................................................................................................. 38 7.7 Functions in 3-channel mode...................................................................................................... 39 7.8 Functions in 6-channel mode...................................................................................................... 40 4 2bright Blind 3K blinder 8 Technical specifications...........................
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General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for use as an electronic lighting effect by means of LED technology. The device is designed for professional use and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating con‐ ditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a protective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
Features 3 Features The LED-Blinder imitates the dimming and response behaviour and the typical afterglow of a conventional blinder.
Features Information about protection class IP65 Equipment with protection class IP65 are dust-tight and completely protected against contact (first code number). They are also protected against splash water from any angle (second code digit). That is why this equipment can also be used outdoors. Event technology equipment is generally only designed for temporary use however (event lighting) and not for permanent use outdoors.
Installation 4 Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. WARNING! Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country.
Installation NOTICE! Risk of overheating Always ensure sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must not exceed the limits stated in the chapter Tech‐ nical Specifications of the User Manual. NOTICE! Use of stands When mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe and stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum permissible load capacity of the stand.
Installation NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables. Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers. NOTICE! Possible damage due to moisture Moisture entering into open connectors (plugs and couplers) of DMX or power cords can cause short circuits. Close unused connectors with end caps intended for this purpose (www.thomann.de).
Installation Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the unit. In doing so, the area underneath the unit must be cordoned off. The safety cable must be attached to the bracket. Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer.
Starting up 5 Starting up Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.
Starting up Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W).
Starting up Connections in master/slave mode 22 2bright Blind 3K blinder When you configure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the first unit will control the other units for an automatic, sound-activated, synchronized show. This function is ideal when you want to start a show immediately. Connect the DMX output of the master device to the DMX input of the first slave device. Then connect the DMX output of the first slave device to the DMX input of the second slave device and so on.
Connections and controls 6 Connections and controls ö# $ % &' ( DMX IN POWER IN 100-240V~50/60Hz Watt: 200W DMX OUT ) POWER OUT MENU ENTER UP DOWN Blind 3K 2bright Blind 3K blinder 23
Connections and controls 1 [DMX IN] DMX input, designed as 3-pin XLR panel plug (IP65) 2 [DMX OUT] DMX output, designed as 3-pin XLR panel socket (IP65) 3 Display 4 Function buttons [MENU] Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value. [UP] Increases the displayed value by one. [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one. [ENTER] Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an opened submenu.
Connections and controls 5 [POWER IN] Lockable input socket (Power Twist TR1 IP65) for the power supply of the device 6 [POWER OUT] Lockable output socket (Power Twist TR1 IP65) for powering further devices (output current max.
Operating 7 Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. 7.2 Operating on the unit Press repeatedly [MENU] to call up the desired menu. Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. With [UP] and [DOWN] you can change the respectively displayed value. Confirm each change with [ENTER]. With [MENU] you exit the opened menu without changes. If you don't press any button for about eight seconds, the open menu will be closed without applying any changes.
Operating DMX address Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘DMX’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. Press again [ENTER] to make changes. Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select a value between 1 and 512 (display shows ‘A001’ … ‘A512’ ). Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. The following table shows the highest possible DMX address for the various DMX modes.
Operating DMX mode Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘CHMD’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to specify the desired DMX mode. The following table shows the available DMX channels: Mode Display 1-channel mode ‘1CH’ 2-channel mode, variant 1 ‘2CH 1’ 2-channel mode, variant 2 ‘2CH 2’ 3-channel mode ‘3CH’ 6-channel mode ‘6CH’ Confirm the selection with [ENTER].
Operating Brightness of LEDs In this menu you can set the brightness of LED 1 and LED 2. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘STAT’ . Use [UP] or [DOWN] LED 1 or LED 2 off (display shows ‘LED1’ or ‘LED2’ ). Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. Press again [ENTER] to make changes. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select a value between 0 and 255 to adjust the bright‐ ness of the selected LED (display shows ‘000’ … ‘255’ ). Confirm the selection with [ENTER].
Operating Display reversion In this menu, you can specify whether the display should be shown normally or rotated by 180°. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the ‘DREV’ option. Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the ‘ON’ option if you want the display to be rotated by 180°. or Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the ‘OFF’ option if you want the display to be shown normally.
Operating Behaviour on DMX control failure In this menu, you can specify the behaviour of the device when the DMX signal is interrupted. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the ‘DFAL’ option. Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the device behaviour on DMX signal failure.
Operating Dimmer curve In this menu, you can set the dimmer curve. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the ‘DCUR’ option. Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired dimmer curve.
Operating Dimmer response Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the ‘DRES’ option to open the submenu for the response behaviour of the dimmer. Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. The following table shows the setting options. Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Function ‘DRES’ ‘LED’ The dimmer setting for LED is activated. ‘LAMP’ The imitation of the dimming behaviour for incandescent light is activated.
Operating Key lock In this menu, you can enable the key lock. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SET’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the ‘LOCK’ option. Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the ‘On’ option to enable the key lock. or Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the ‘Off’ option to disable the key lock. Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. If the key lock is activated, all keys have no function after 60 seconds.
Operating Firmware In this menu, you can access the current firmware version. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘INFO’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the ‘VERS’ option. Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. The current firmware version is displayed. Operating hours In this menu, you can call up the number of operating hours. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘INFO’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER].
Operating 7.3 Menu overview DMX CHMD A001 STAT 1CH SLAV LED1 2CH 1 A512 SET Yes 000 INFO DREV No ON LOCK OFF 2CH 2 6CH On 255 3CH DbKL Off LED2 ON REST 000 OFF YES DFAL 255 NO Hold bLAK DCUR LINR EXPO LOGA S DRES LED LAMP 36 2bright Blind 3K blinder VERS V1.
Operating 7.4 Functions in 1-channel mode Channel Value Function 1 0…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %), LED 1 and 2 7.
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Operating Channel Value Function 3 000…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) LED 1 4 000…255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) LED 2 5 Dimmer response 6 000 … 005 Without function 006 … 127 Dimmer behaviour LED 128 … 255 Dimming behaviour incandescent light Dimmer curves 000 … 005 Without function 006 … 063 Linear course 064 … 127 Exponential course 128 … 191 Logarithmic course 192 … 255 S-curve shaped course 2bright Blind 3K blinder 41
Technical specifications 230 mm 8 Technical specifications DMX IN Light source 2 × COB LED, each 100 W Light source properties Colour temperature 3000 K Colour rendering index CRI >90 Optical properties Beam angle 90° Control DMX POWER IN 100-240V~50/60Hz Watt: 200W DMX OUT POWER OUT MENU ENTER UP DOWN Blind 3K 405 mm 260 mm Buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels 1, 2-1, 2-2, 3, 6 Input connections Voltage supply Lockable input socket Power Twist TR1 IP65 DMX co
Technical specifications Further information Power consumption 200 W Operating supply voltage 100 – 240 V Protection class IP65 Mounting options Quick-Lock bracket for vertical and horizontal positioning Dimensions (W × H × D) 405 mm × 230 mm × 260 mm Weight 9 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-con‐ densing) Construction 2-fold Illuminant included Yes DMX controllable Yes 50/60 Hz 2bright Blind 3K blinder 43
Plug and connection assignment 9 Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.
Plug and connection assignment DMX connections A three-pole coupling in IP65 design is used as DMX output, a three-pole plug in IP65 design is used as DMX input. The drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling.
Cleaning 10 Cleaning Optical lenses Clean the optical lenses, that are accessible from the outside, regularly in order to optimize the light output. The frequency of cleaning depends on the operating environment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the optics of the device. n Clean with a soft cloth using our lamp and lens cleaner (item no. 280122). n Always dry the parts carefully.
Protecting the environment 11 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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