User Manual LED Flash LF12 Stroboscope
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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.....
LED Flash LF12 Stroboscope
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 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’ . Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: 1. Switch on the device. 2. Press [Auto].
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 – 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 only 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! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’ of this user manual.
Features 3 Features Very bright LED strobe with floodlight function (2-in-1 effect) for show applications 12 × 5 W LEDs Control via DMX and via buttons and display on the unit Operating modes: – Sound Active – Master/Slave – DMX – Static Color n Low power consumption n Compact design n n n n For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime. This effect increases with higher operating temperature.
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! 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. 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.
Installation 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. 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.
Starting up Connections in master/slave mode 18 LED Flash LF12 Stroboscope 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 operating elements 6 Connections and operating elements Front panel $ # ö 1 LEDs 2 Locking screws for the bracket 3 Bracket for floor placement or hanging LED Flash LF12 Stroboscope 19
Connections and operating elements Control panel and connections % & ä ( ) 8888 Mode Setup Up - , + * 20 LED Flash LF12 Stroboscope Down
Connections and operating elements 4 Display 5 [DMX In] | DMX input 6 [DMX Out] | DMX output 7 [Power In] | IEC chassis plug for the mains cable with fuse holder 8 [Power Out] | IEC chassis socket to power another device with mains voltage 9 [Down] | decreases the displayed value by one. 10 [Up] | increases the displayed value by one. 11 [Setup] | selects an option of the respective operating mode. 12 [Mode] | activates the main menu for selecting the operating mode.
Operation 7 Operation Starting up the device To start up the device, connect it to the mains. The device is immediately ready for operation. To select an operating mode, press [Mode]. If you do not press any key for about ten seconds, the display will be blanked. To turn the display on again, press any key. The previously selected menu is displayed again. The set values are retained during a power interruption.
Operation DMX mode This setting takes effect only when the device is operated under DMX control. Press [Mode] until the display shows ‘d.xxx’ . Use the [Up] and [Down] buttons to select a DMX address in a range from ‘d.001’ to ‘d.512’ . Press [Setup]. Use the [Up] and [Down] buttons to select one of the following DMX modes: ‘1.1ch.’ , one channel Brightness control via the connected controller, range: 1 … 255 ‘1.2ch.
Operation ‘Static Color’ operating mode The ‘Static Color’ operating mode can only be activated when the device is operating alone or is the master in a master/slave configuration. This setting takes effect only when the device is not operated under DMX control. The brightness and flashing frequency can be set manually on the device. Press [Mode] until the display shows ‘C-ON’ . Press [Setup]. The display shows ‘C.255’ . Use the [Up] and [Down] buttons to set the brightness in a range from ‘C.000’ to ‘C.
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications Light source 12 × LED strips, 5 W Optical properties Beam angle Control DMX Number of DMX channels 1, 3 Input connections Power supply IEC chassis plug C14 DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power supply IEC chassis socket C13 DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Output connections 71 ° Power consumption 70 W Supply voltage 100 - 240 V Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1,5 A, 250 V, slow-blow Degree of protection IP20 Mounting options H
Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information LED yes DMX control yes Colour mixture white 26 LED Flash LF12 Stroboscope
Plug and connection assignments 9 Plug and connection assignments 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.
Troubleshooting 10 Troubleshooting 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. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Device not working, no light 1. Check mains connection and fuse. 2. Check the settings for manual operation (‘Static Color'). No response to the DMX con‐ troller 1. Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel to high-voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer‐ ence to the DMX interface circuit. 2. Try using another DMX controller. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center.
Cleaning 11 Cleaning Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre‐ quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ‐ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components. n Clean with a dry soft cloth. n Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth. n Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning.
Protecting the environment 12 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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