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1. EQUIN X INTERCEPTOR Tv TX HA ORDER CODE EQLED34 USER MANUAL Equinox Interceptor 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 Equinox Interceptor 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 e Never let the power cable come into contact with other cables Handle the power cable and all mains voltage connections with particular caution e Never remove warning or informative labels from the equipment e Do not open the equi2. at 107 DMX 512 e 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 e 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 DATA Cable DMX cable requirements for DMX operation e The Equinox Interceptor 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 Furt
3. a 3 pin line a cable adaptor must be used The Chart below details the correct cable conversion 3 Pin XLR socket Pin 1 GND screen Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal s 5 Pin XLR socket 3 Pin XLR socket Pin 1 GND screen Pin 1 GND sereen Pin 2 Sign al Pin 2 Signal 8 Pin 3 pignal A Pin 3 Signal Pin 4 N Pin 5 NIC EQUIN X www prolight co uk
4. 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 lamp 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 Equinox Interceptor Technical specifications You should find inside the carton the following items 1 Eguinox Interceptor 2 Power cable 3 User manual Technical Specifications DMX channels 3 Operating modes 1 Sound Activated 2 DMX 3 Master Slave 5 x 3W Mega Bright LEDs 1R 1G 1B 1W 1A 3 Push button LED display Strobe function IEC power in out sockets 3 Pin XLR in out sockets Power consumption 21W Power supply 240V Dimensions 350 x 260 x 150mm Weight 3 2Kgs Overview ALA GOQUIM XX www prolight co uk LED DISPLAY O O CEK POWER IN OUT O amp 0 MODE UP DOWN a INTERCEPTOR O AAA DMX OUT Fuse F1A 250V DMX IN Equinox Interceptor Operation modes Operation modes DMX mode To access the DMX mode press the MODE button on the LED display to show Add Now use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the desired DMX address setting from 001 512 For DMX functions please refer to t
5. he DMX function chart Sound active mode To access the sound active mode press the MODE button on the LED display to show SoU and use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the sound sensitivity levels from 00 99 Slave mode To access the auto run mode press the MODE button on the LED display to show SLA and use the unit will now run in sequence with the master unit To set the unit as a master just simply use any ofthe above modes 3 channels DMX chart 201 249 Colour change slow to fast 250 255 Colour fade slow to fast 0 255 Strobe speed sound sensitivity 0 255 Motor speed Equinox Interceptor 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 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 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
6. her DMX cables can be purchased from all good sound and lighting suppliers or Prolight dealers Please quote CABL10 2M CABLI1 5M CABL12 10M Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split Equinox Interceptor DMX Set Up Notice e Be sure to follow figures 2 8 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 common DMX 512 out 3 pin XLR DMX 512 in 3 pin XLR XLR MALE SOCKET XLR FEMALE SOCKET XLR Pin Configuration 2 cold 1 ground 1 ground Zold Pin 1 Ground eo Pin 2 Negative FIGURE 3 FIGURE 2 Special Note Line termination e When longer runs of cable are used you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic behaviour Termination reduces signal transmission problems O and interferance it is always advisable to connect a DMX terminal resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between pin 2 DMX and pin 3 DMX of the last fixture Using a cable terminator part number CABL90 will decrease the possibilities of erratic behaviour 5 Pin XLR DMX Connectors e 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
7. pment and do not modify the equipment e Do not connect this equipment to a dimmer pack e Do not switch the equipment on and off in short intervals as this will reduce the system s life e Only use the equipment indoors e Do not expose to flammable sources liquids or gases e 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 e Make sure that the available voltage is between 220v 240v e Make sure that the power cable is never crimped or damaged Check the equipment and the power cable periodically e If the equipment is dropped or damaged disconnect the mains power supply immediately Have a qualified engineer inspect the equipment before operating again e 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 e 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 e Only use fuses of same type and rating e Repairs servicing and power connection must only be carried out by a qualified technician THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS e WARRANTY One year
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