Cameleon Bar 24-3 ORDERCODE 42695 V2
Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec Cameleon Bar 24-3 brings excitement to any venue. Whether you want simple plug-&-play action or a sophisticated DMX show, this product provides the effect you need. You can rely on Showtec, for more excellent lighting products. We design and manufacture professional light equipment for the entertainment industry. New products are being launched regularly. We work hard to keep you, our customer, satisfied.
Showtec Showtec Cameleon Bar 24-3 ™ Product Guide Warning ...............................................................................................................................................................................2 Safety Instructions .........................................................................................................................................................2 Operating Determinations .............................................................................
Warning FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials.
IMPORTANT: The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the nonobservance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the device. Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution! Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit. Do not open the device and do not modify the device.
Operating Determinations • This device is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects. • The minimum distance between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 0.5 meter. • The maximum ambient temperature ta = 45°C must never be exceeded. • The relative humidity must not exceed 50 % with an ambient temperature of 45° C.
Return Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned without an RMA number will be refused. Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility. Call Highlite 0031-455667723 or mail aftersales@highlite.nl and request an RMA prior to shipping the fixture.
Description of the device Features The Showtec Cameleon Bar 24-3 is a light effect with high output and great effects.
Overview 1 Fig. 1 1) 24x 3-in-1 RGB LED Backside Fig. 2 2 3 4 5 6 Fig.
Set Up and Operation Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa. Remove all packing materials from the Cameleon Bar 24-3. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing. Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty.
Multiple Cameleon Bars (DMX Control) 1. Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 2. Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141). 3. Use a 3-p XLR cable to connect the Cameleon Bars and other devices. 4. Link the units as shown in (figure 5), Connect a DMX signal cable from the first unit's DMX "out" socket to the second unit's "in" socket. Repeat this process to link the second, third, and fourth units. 5.
Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support. Important: Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.
Control Panel Fig. 6 A. MODE Button B. UP button C. DOWN button D. LCD Display DMX Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed controller. The fixtures respond to the DMX signal from the controller. on a data-link and connected to the DMX Addressing The control panel on the front side of the Cameleon Bar allows you to assign the DMX fixture address, which is the first channel from which the Cameleon Bar will respond to the controller.
Menu Overview 1. Auto Program 2. DMX Address 3. Slave 4.
Main Menu Options Auto DMX address Slave Built-in Programs The Cameleon Spot will only show its version number at start-up ! 1. Auto Run Program 1) Press and hold down the LEFT button on the device for 3 seconds at a time, until the display shows . 2) With this menu you can set the Auto Mode of the Cameleon Bar. 3) Press the LEFT button to enter the AUTO Menu. You can choose 3 different sub menus.
4. Built-in Programs 1) Press and hold down the LEFT button on the device for 3 seconds at a time, until the display shows . 2) With this menu you can set the Built-in Program Mode of the Cameleon Bar. You can choose 7 built-in programs , by using the RIGHT button. 3) Press LEFT to enter the built-in programs Menu.
DMX Channels 5 Channels Channel 1 – Red 0-255 Gradual adjustment Red from 0 – 100% Channel 2 – Green 0-255 Gradual adjustment Green from 0 – 100% Channel 3 – Blue 0-255 Gradual adjustment Blue from 0 – 100% Channel 4 – Master Dimmer 0-255 Brightness from 0 to 100% Channel 5 – Strobe 0-5 6-255 No function Strobe effect, from slow to fast (0-20 flashes/sec.
Maintenance The Showtec Cameleon Bar requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid. Wipe lens clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Do not use alcohol or solvents. Keep connections clean. Disconnect electric power, and then wipe the connections with a damp cloth.
Problem One or more fixtures are completely dead. Fixtures reset correctly, but all respond erratically or not at all to the controller. Probable cause(s) No power to the fixture Remedy • Check that power is switched on and cables are plugged in. Internal fuse blown. • Contact your Showtec dealer. The controller is not connected. 3-pin XLR Out of the controller does not match XLR Out of the first fixture on the link (i.e. signal is reversed). • Connect controller.
Product Specification Model: Showtec Cameleon Bar 24-3 2 DMX Modes: 3 or 5 Channels Power: 100-240V Autoswitch LED Quantity: 24x 3-in-1 RGB LED Colour range: 16,7 million additive colors Drive current: 350mA Peak Power 171 Watt Continuous Power 75 Watt Refreshrate: 400 Hz, excellent for TV use RGB Colormixing High Power Lightoutput IP65 Rating Multivoltage Powersupply Both indoor and outdoor use Stylish design Convection cooling which eliminates the use of fans and noise Dedicated IP65 Powerconnector DMX Co
