User Manual Show Bar TriLED 18x3W RGB, Show Bar TriLED 18x3W RGB WH LED Floodlight
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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 7.10 Functions in 54-channel DMX mode...................................................................................... 35 4 8 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 37 9 Plug and connection assignments.................................................................................................. 39 10 Troubleshooting.......................................................
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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 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 Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – dangerous optical radiation. 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 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 The LED floodlight is particularly suitable for lighting applications in clubs and discotheques, on rock stages, in theatres and musicals. It can also be used for effect lighting of stage back‐ grounds or framing catwalks.
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. You can install the device on the wall, the ceiling or on the floor.
Installation NOTICE! Risk of overheating The distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1.5 m (19.7in). Provide sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F). 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.
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 16 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 DMX indicator If the unit is in DMX mode and a DMX controller is connected and turned on, a dot on the fourth digit of the display will flash. If the unit is in DMX mode, but without a turned on DMX controller connected, the display will flash. Connections in master/slave mode 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.
Connections and operating elements 6 Connections and operating elements / ö 0 Power In # Power Out Musikhaus Thomann e.K. Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach GERMANY USE ONLY WITH A 250 V FUSE AC100-240V~50/60Hz F1.5AL250V . - Mode AC100-240V~50/60HzS , + * ) , Mode 18 Show Bar TriLED 18x3W RGB, Show Bar TriLED 18x3W RGB WH LED Floodlight & Setup Up Up Down DMX In DMX Out - .
Connections and operating elements 1 [DMX In] | DMX input 2 [DMX Out] | DMX output 3 Display 4 [Mode] | activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. 5 [Setup] | selects an option of the respective operating mode. 6 [Up] | navigates upwards in a menu list. Increases the displayed value by one 7 [Down] | navigates downwards in a menu list. Decreases the displayed value by one.
Operating 7 Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds, the display indicates that a reset is in progress. The device is then ready for use. The display shows the operating mode that was selected when the unit was last powered off. 7.2 Main menu Press [Mode] to activate the main menu and select an operating mode. Use [Up] and [Down] to change the respectively displayed value. When the display shows the desired value, press [MODE].
Operating Operating mode ‘Preprog‐ rammed automatic show’ A preprogrammed automatic show can only be activated when the unit is operating in standalone mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Prxx’ . Now you can select one of the preprog‐ rammed automatic shows. Use [Up] and [Down] to select a value between ‘Pr01’ and ‘Pr25’ .
Operating Operating mode ‘Automatic’ Automatic operation can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not con‐ trolled via DMX. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Auto’ . Press [Setup] until the display shows ‘nxxx’ . Now you can select an automatic option. Use [Up] and [Down] to select a value between ‘n001’ and ‘n100’ .
Operating DMX address This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘dxxx’ . Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Use [Up] and [Down] to select a value between 1 and 512 (display shows ‘d001’ … ‘d512’ ). Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. The following table shows the highest possible first DMX address for the various DMX modes.
Operating DMX mode This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘dxxx’ . Press [Setup]. Now use [UP] and [DOWN] to select one of the following DMX operating modes: n n n n n n n ‘2-ch’ (two channels) ‘3-ch’ (three channels) ‘5-ch’ (five channels) ‘7-ch’ (seven channels) ‘18ch’ (18 channels) ‘27ch’ (27 channels) ‘54ch’ (54 channels) Wait about 30 seconds until the display turns dark. Then the settings have been applied.
Operating Sound control and microphone sensitivity A sound controlled automatic show can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. Press [Mode] until the display shows ‘SUxx’ . This activates a sound controlled automatic show. Now you can adjust the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for sound control.
Operating Constant unicoloured pattern A constant unicoloured pattern can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX. Press [Mode] repeatedly until the display shows ‘CLor’ . Press [Setup]. Now use [Up] and [Down] to select one of the following options: Display Meaning ‘r.000’ … ‘r.255’ Red ‘G.000’ … ‘G.255’ Green ‘b.000’ … ‘b.
Operating 7.
Operating 7.4 Functions in 2-channel DMX mode Channel Value 1 Operating mode 28 Function 0 Dark 1…7 Red 8…15 Red + Green 16…23 Green 24…31 Green + Blue 32…39 Blue 40…47 Red + blue 48…55 Red + Green + Blue 56…63 Preprogrammed automatic show no. 2 64…71 Preprogrammed automatic show no. 3 72…79 Preprogrammed automatic show no. 4 240…247 Preprogrammed automatic show no.
Operating Channel 2 Value Function 248…255 Sound-controlled show 0…255 Sound control sensitivity (from insensitive to highly sensitive) 7.5 Functions in 3-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 1 0 … 255 Intensity Red (0 % to 100 %) 2 0 … 255 Intensity Green (0 % to 100 %) 3 0 … 255 Intensity Blue (0 % to 100 %) 7.
Operating Channel Value Function 3 0 … 255 Intensity Blue (0 % to 100 %) 4 0 … 255 Dimmer (0 % to 100 %) 5 0 … 255 Strobe effect, increasing speed 7.
Operating Channel 7 Value Function 8…15 Red + Green 16…23 Green 24…31 Green + Blue 32…39 Blue 40…47 Red + blue 48…55 Red + Green + Blue 56…63 Preprogrammed automatic show no. 2 64…71 Preprogrammed automatic show no. 3 72…79 Preprogrammed automatic show no. 4 240…247 Preprogrammed automatic show no.
Operating 7.8 Functions in 18-channel DMX mode In this mode, the LEDs are divided into six groups of three LEDs each. Each channel controls a primary colour of a group.
Operating Channel Value LEDs Function 13 0…255 13…15 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 14 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 15 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 16 0…255 17 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 18 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 16…18 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 7.9 Functions in 27-channel DMX mode In this mode, the LEDs are divided into nine groups of two LEDs each. Each channel controls a primary colour of a group.
Operating Channel Value LEDs Function 4 0…255 3…4 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 5 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 6 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 7 0…255 8 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 9 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 22 0…255 23 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 24 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 25 0…255 26 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 27 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 34 5…6 15…16 17…18 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) Int
Operating 7.10 Functions in 54-channel DMX mode In this mode, you can control each LED individually. Each channel controls a primary colour of an LED.
Operating Channel Value 51 0…255 52 0…255 53 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 54 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 36 LEDs Function Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 18 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) Show Bar TriLED 18x3W RGB, Show Bar TriLED 18x3W RGB WH LED Floodlight
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications Light source 18 × RGB LED, 3 W Optical properties Beam angle Control DMX Number of DMX channels 2, 3, 5, 7 18, 27, 54 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 approx.
Technical specifications Weight 4.
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 The unit does not work, no light, the display is dark Check the mains connection and the main fuse. Apparently no function despite proper power supply Check if the unit is in DMX mode or in ‘slave’ mode. If so, check the device into a different mode. No response to the DMX con‐ troller 1. If the unit is in DMX mode and the display flashes, no DMX signal is received. Check that the DMX controller is switched on. Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper connection.
Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de.
Cleaning 11 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 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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