Sunstrip Active DMX ORDERCODE 30710
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Showtec Showtec Sunstrip Active DMX™ Product Guide Warning..…...................................................................................………………………………………….. Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………. Rigging…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 2 3 4 Description..…..............................................................................……….………………………………… Features and Overview ………………………………...….……………….………….………………….….
WARNING CAUTION! Keep this device away from rain and moisture! Unplug mains lead before opening the housing! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to: be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Only operate the device after having familiarized with its functions. Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases. Always replace the lamp, when it is damaged or deformed due to the heat. Always keep case closed while operating. Always allow free air space of at least 50 cm around the unit for ventilation.
Rigging Please follow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging, trussing and all other safety issues. Do not attempt the installation yourself ! Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized dealer ! Procedure: • • • • • If the Sunstrip is lowered from the ceiling or high joists, professional trussing systems have to be used. Use a clamp to mount the Sunstrip, with the mounting-bracket, to the trussing system. The Sunstrip must never be fixed swinging freely in the room.
Description of the device Features The Showtec Sunstrip Active DMX is a light effect with high output and great effects.
Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec Sunstrip Active uses the 240V/75W GU10 (82382) bulb as manufactured by all popular manufacturers. Use only the appropriate lamp for your unit. 10 Lamps included. Note that, product versions that use other lamps, may be offered in the future. Check your product specification label for information. Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before changing lamps. The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged or deformed due to the heat.
Set Up and Operation Follow the directions below, as they pertain to your preferred operation mode. 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. One Sunstrip Active 1. Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing (Use a 30-kg rated or stronger C-clamp fastened onto the Sunstrip Active ). Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation. 2.
Operation Modes The Sunstrip Active has 2 different operating modes: • 10 Channel Chaser (P) • 1, 2, 5 or 10 Channel DMX Dimmer (A) In DMX Mode , you can select: • DMX Address (A) • Channel (CH) In Chase Mode, you can select: • Chase Program (P), Auto, Full • Chase Dimmer (d) • Chase Speed (SP) DMX Mode You can only use this mode when you are using the device as a DMX Dimmer. This function allows you to set your device as a 1, 2, 5 or 10 Channel DMX Dimmer.
Selecting DMX Address Mode DMX mode is indicated by an “A” followed by 3 digits (001-512) in the LED Display. Setting the DMX Address Once you have activated the DMX Mode, you can push the UP or DOWN button to change the setting from 001-512. CHASE Mode You can only use this mode when you are using the device as a Chaser. The unit has 16 built-in programs except for Auto and Full. You can select any of these programs to create a chase for a lightshow.
Selecting the Intensity (Dimming) Mode To adjust the output intensity, you must activate the Chase Dimmer Mode. Hold the MENU button until the display shows “d” followed by 2 digits Setting the Intensity Use the UP or DOWN button to change the setting from 00-100. A value of 000 means the weakest output intensity and a value of 100 means the highest output. Auto The Sunstrip will play all built-in programs, one after the other. Full All 10 lights on the Sunstrip will light up and stay on at 100%.
Maintenance The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are to be inspected by an expert after every four years in the course of an acceptance test. The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are to be inspected by a skilled person once a year. The following points have to be considered during the inspection: 1.
Troubleshooting No Light This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems. If a problem occurs, carry out the steps below in sequence until a solution is found. Once the unit operates properly, do not carry out following steps. If the light effect does not operate properly, refer servicing to a technician. Response: Suspect three potential problem areas: the power supply, the lamp, the fuse. 1. Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply. 2. The lamp.
Problem One or more Sunstrip are completely dead. Sunstrip 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. Primary fuse blown. ·Replace fuse. 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 Sunstrip Active Voltage: 240V-50Hz (CE) Power: 750W Fuse: 6,3A / 250V Dimensions: 1000x130x80mm (LxWxH) Weight: 5,32 kg Operation and Programming Signal pin OUT: pin 1 earth, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) Set Up and Addressing: Digital Display DMX Channels: 1, 2, 5 or 10 Signal input 3-pin XLR male Signal output 3-pin XLR female Lamp Allowed lamp models*: Showtec Lamp 240V/75W GU10 (500 hr) ordercode 82382 Electro-mechanical effects DMX-control via standard DMX-controller Max.
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