Equinox 2m Flight Cased DMX LED Flame Machine Order code
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1. EQUIN X www prolight co uk FL ME MACHINE User Manual Equinox 2m Flight Cased DMX LED Flame Machine Order code FLAM12 Safety WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START UP CAUTION Keep this equipment away from rain moisture and liquids SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation operation amp maintenance of this equipment should Be competent Follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION TAKE CARE USING THIS EQUIPMENT HIGH VOLTAGE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Before your initial start up please make sure that there is no damage caused during transportation Should there be any consult your dealer and do not use the equipment To maintain the equipment in good working condition and to ensure safe operation it is necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual Please note that damages caused by user modifications to this equipment are not subject to warranty Safety IMPORTANT The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non observance of this manual or any unauthorised modification to the equipment Never let the power cable come into contact with other cables Handle the power cable and all mains voltage connections with particular caution Never remove warning or informative labels from2. and pin 3 DMX of the last fixture Using a cable terminator part number CABL90 3 pin or CABL89 5 pin will decrease the possibilities of erratic behaviour 5 Pin XLR DMX Connectors Some manufactures use 5 pin XLR connectors for data transmission in place of 3 pin 5 Pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3 pin XLR DMX line When inserting standard 5 pin XLR connectors in to a 3 pin line a cable adaptor must be used The chart below details the correct cable conversion amp Pin XLR socket Pin 1 GND seteen Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal Pin 4 N Pin 5 N C 3 Pin XLR socket Pin 1 GND screen Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal 3 Pin XLR socket Pin 1 GN sereen Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal 5 Pin XLR socket Pin 1 GND Sereen Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal Pin 4 Pin 5 N C
3. the start address For example a fixture that occupies or uses 7 channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100 would read data from channels 100 101 102 103 104 105 and 106 Choose a start address so that the channels used do not overlap E g the next unit in the chain starts at 107 DMX 512 DMX Digital Multiplex is a universal protocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions form the controller to the fixture DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA IN and DATA OUT XLR terminals located on all DMX fixtures most controllers only have a data out terminal DMX Linking DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX compliant To ensure proper DMX data transmission when using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible The order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing For example a fixture assigned to a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle When a fixture is assigned a DMX address of 1 the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit no matter where it is located in the DMX chain D
4. 0Hz Identification LED display DMX input socket DMX output socket Sensitivity control IEC power input socket Mode button Enter button Up button Down button 10 Microphone 11 On off power switch SONDA RUN Operation To activate the unit first connect the IEC cable into the unit and then connect the plug into a AC 240V power supply Once the unit has been connected use the POWER SWITCH located next to the POWER IEC input socket to turn the unit ON or OFF Operating Instructions The 2M Flight Cased DMX LED Flame Machine is a DMX 512 controllable full RGBA colour mixing Flame Machine made up of high efficiency LED s There are four colour groups red blue green and amber whose intensity can be controlled individually allowing the creation of a range of colours The 2M Flight Cased DMX LED Flame Machine will operate in stand alone master slave sound activated and DMX 512 control Operation modes Static colour mode To access the static colour mode press the MODE button to show C000 on the LED display Now press the ENTER button to choose Cr red amber C9 green or Cb blue To adjust the brightness use the UP or DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the setting from 00 99 Examples If you set Cr C9 and Cb to zero the LED flame machine will have no LEDs on blackout If you set Cr to 99 and C9 and Cb to zero the
5. ATA Cable DMX cable requirements for DMX operation The 2M Flight Cased DMX LED Flame Machine can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The DMX address is set on the back of the unit Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3 pin XLR connector for data input output figure 1 Figure 1 Further DMX cables can be purchased from all good sound and lighting suppliers or Prolight dealers Please quote CABL10 2M CABL11 5M CABL12 10M Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split DMX Set Up Notice Be sure to follow figures 2 amp 3 when making your own cables Do not connect the cable s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR s outer casing Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behaviour DMX 512 out 3 pin XLR XLR MALE SOCKET 1 e 2 cold common XLR FEMALE SOCKET 2 cold 1 ground WS 3Hot 3Hot FIGURE 3 Special Note Line termination When longer runs of cable are used you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic behaviour fi DMX 512 in 3 pin XLR XLR Pin Configuration Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Negative Pin 3 Postive FIGURE 2 Termination reduces signal transmission problems and interferance it is always advisable to connect a DMX terminal resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between pin 2 DMX
6. LED flame machine will be 100 Red and Amber To add strobe press the ENTER button and use the UP or DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the strobe speed from 00 99 Note 00 Off 99 Full on Colour change mode To access the colour change mode press the MODE button to show J000 on the LED display Now press the ENTER button and use the UP or DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the speed from 00 99 Note 00 Slow 99 Fast Colour fade mode To access the colour fade mode press the MODE button to show F000 on the LED display Now press the ENTER button and use the UP or DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the speed from 00 99 Note 00 Slow 99 Fast Sound active mode To access the sound active mode press the MODE button to show Sund on the LED display Now use the SENSITIVITY control on the rear panel to adjust the sound sensitivity level Master slave mode To set the unit as the master simply use any one of the above modes To set the unit as a slave press the MODE button to show Slau on the LED display Now the slave unit will follow in sequence with the master unit Operation DMX mode To access the DMX mode press the MODE button to show Addr on the LED display Now press the ENTER button and use the UP or DOWN buttons to set the desired DXM address from 000 512 For t
7. VICEABLE PARTS WARRANTY One year from date of purchase OPERATING DETERMINATIONS If this equipment is operated in any other way than those described in this manual the product may suffer damage and the warranty becomes void Incorrect operation may lead to danger e g short circuit burns electric shocks LED failure etc Do not endanger your own safety and the safety of others Incorrect installation or use can cause serious damage to people and property Overview You should find inside the Equinox carton the following items 1 Equinox 2m Flight Cased DMX LED Flame Machine 2 User manual 3 Power cable Features Red amber LEDS for true flame effect 18 x 3W RGBA LEDs R 3 G 6 B 6 A 3 0 100 dimming and variable strobe only in stand alone DMX channels 5 Static colour mixing colour change colour fade sound active DMX and master slave modes 4 push button menu with LED display IEC power in socket 3 pin XLR in out sockets High velocity fan not suitable for low noise applications Supplied in full flight case Heavy duty industrial grade handles and butterfly catches are riveted for strength Max flame height 2m Power consumption 157W Power supply 240V Dimensions 561 x 460 x 438mm Weight 20kg Over View FL ME MACHINE MH gt yo QUIN X A www prolight co uk fo f N sw x Og ae esto aul DMX IN DMX OUT 240V 5
8. he DMX functions please see the DMX chart below E 001 255 Colour chase Slow to Fast Please note This auto activates the fan Po Rm ii the Fan on Fan off option 5 000 125 o Fan sd off Daisy Chain Connection 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the first fixture 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a female 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector Proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on Input from DMX controller FLV ME EQUIN X MACHINE __ ro FL ME alto EQUIN XX MACHINE come a FLV ME EQUIN XX wwrw prolight co uk MACHINE __ ZN Use 3 pin XLR DMX cable Continue DMX Set Up DMX Control Mode Operating in a DMX control mode environment gives the user the greatest flexibility when it comes to customising or creating a show In this mode you will be able to control each individual trait of the fixture and each fixture independently The 2M Flight Cased DMX LED Flame Machine uses 4 channels of control Setting the DMX address The DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller Each fixture requires a start address from 1 511 A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by
9. the equipment Do not open the equipment and do not modify the equipment Do not connect this equipment to a dimmer pack Do not switch the equipment on and off in short intervals as this will reduce the system s life Only use the equipment indoors Do not expose to flammable sources liquids or gases Always disconnect the power from the mains when equipment is not in use or before cleaning Only handle the power cable by the plug Never pull out the plug by pulling the power cable Make sure that the available voltage is between 220V 240V Make sure that the power cable is never crimped or damaged Check the equipment and the power cable periodically If the equipment is dropped or damaged disconnect the mains power supply immediately Have a qualified engineer inspect the equipment before operating again If the equipment has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation e g after transportation do not switch it on immediately The arising condensation might damage the equipment Leave the equipment switched off until it has reached room temperature If your product fails to function correctly discontinue use immediately Pack the unit securely preferably in the original packing material and return it to your Prolight dealer for service Only use fuses of same type and rating Repairs servicing and power connection must only be carried out by a qualified technician THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SER
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