LED RGB DMX Unit
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1. MEME LED RGB DMX Unit ORDERCODE A9915011 RGB DMX Controller 3 RGB CHANNEL INPUT 12 24V TT 15 max RGB LED CE Highlite International B V Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade The Netherlands Phone 31 45 5667700 SHOWELECTRONICS FOR PROFESSIONALS Congratulations You have bought a great innovative product from Artecta The Artecta LED RGB DMX Unit brings excitement to any venue Whether you want simple plug amp play action or a sophisticated DMX show this product provides the effect you need You can rely on Artecta for more excellent lighting products We design and manufacture professional light equipment for the entertainment industry New products are being launched regularly We work hard to keep you our customer satisfied For more information want Artecta into You can get some of the best quality best priced products on the market from Artecta So next time turn to Artecta for more great lighting equipment Always get the best with Artecta Thank you THE ART OF LIGHTING LED RGB DMX UNIT Product Guide Warning eli aee SP Opang ETS NS IAE L O LATE RS __ _____ _ 6 _ Notices AMA nn _ _________ __ _____ A A O PO ES A Description Features and COV SIV gt EP terere rentrent reren ereere reres STONO2. DIP SWITCH SET In the Table you ll see 6 OFF 7 OFF 8 ON 9 OFF Now you can address channel 1 on 133 channel 2 G on 134 and channel 3 on 135 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 All screws used for installing the device or parts of the device have to be tightly connected and must not be corroded 2 There may not be any deformations on housings fixations and installation spots 3 Mechanically moving parts like axles eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing 4 The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue The Artecta LED RGB DMxX Unit requires almost no maintenance However you should keep the unit clean Otherwise the light output will be significantly reduced Disconnect the mains power supply and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth Do not immerse in liquid Wipe lens clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth Do not use alcohol or solvents The front glass will require weekly cleaning as smoke fluid tends to build up residues reducing the light output very quickly Please clean internal components on
3. start address for the LED RGB DMX Unit 4 DC 12 24V in Connect 12 24Vdc 15A power to this connector eg Showtec 60124 Watch the polarity 5 LED output Connect your RGB LED light to this connector eg Showtec 42173 42170 42190 all Artecta RGB 12 24V Leds etc A You have to buy an external power supply 12 24V 15A and construct your own XLR gt RJ 45 cable to use with your LED RGB DMX Unit See Page 6 fig 2 for a connection diagram Installation Damages caused by non observance are not subject to warranty 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 DMX Connection Making the XLR RJ45 cable 1 Data 2 Data 7 Ground 8 Ground 3 Pin XLR plug 1 Ground Pin 1 GND screen 2 Signal f 3 Signal XLR Male plug Making an additional Data cable Take a standard net cable Cat5 5E 6 and connect it to the RJ 45 connector just like displayed on the picture The wires should now be colored as following 1 white amp orange 2 orange 3 white amp green 4 blue 5 white amp blue green white amp brown 8 brown RJ 45 Connector Insert each wire into an RJ 45 connector with the white amp orange wire connected to PIN 1 the orange wire connected to the second PIN etc DMX C
4. EEE Up Connection Making the XLR RJ45 cable m meme e eese hens Making an additional Data cable pp DMA CONIO EOUUA INCITS AGING A E Io _____ ______ _ APA T T I uu m Ho se TD LS DEC OO WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START UP Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling Save the carton and all packing materials In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing Your shipment includes e Artecta LED RGB DMX Unit e User manual 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 th
5. acking material and return it fo your Artecta dealer for service e For adult use only The device must be installed out of the reach of children Never leave the unit running unattended e The user is responsible for correct positioning and operating of the LED RGB DMX UNIT The manufacturer will not accept liability damages caused by the misuse or incorrect installation of this device e This device falls under protection class Therefore it is essential to connect the yellow green conductor to earth e During the initial start up some smoke or smell may arise This is a normal process and does not necessarily mean that the device is defective e Repairs servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician e WARRANTY Till one year after date of purchase Avoid looking directly into the light source meant especially for epileptics CAUTION EYEDAMAGES OPERATING DETERMINATIONS This device is not designed for permanent operation Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects The minimum distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1 3 meter The maximum ambient temperature must never be exceeded If this device is operated in any other way than the one described in this manual the product may suffer damages and the warranty becomes void Any other operation may lead to dangers like short cir
6. ce a year with a light brush and vacuum cleaner Keep connections clean Disconnect electric power and then wipe the DMX and audio connections with a damp cloth Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power Troubleshooting 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 1 If the device does not operate properly unplug the device 2 Check the fuse power from the wall all cables etc 3 If all of the above appears to be O K plug the unit in again 4 If you are unable to determine the cause of the problem do not open device as this may damage the unit and the warranty will become 5 Return the device to your Artecta dealer No Power This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems lf 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 LED RGB DMX Unit does not operate properly refer servicing to a technician Problem area the power supply 1 Power supply Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply No Response to DMX Response Suspect the DMX cable or connectors a controller malfunction 1 Check the DMX setting Make sure that DMX adaresses are
7. correct 2 Check the DMX cable Unplug the unit change the DMX cable then reconnect to electrical power your DMX control again 3 Determine whether the controller or light effect is at fault Does the controller operate properly with other DMX products If not take the controller in for repair If so take the DMX cable and the light effect to a qualified technician Product Specification Model Artecta LED RGB DMX Unit Power input DC 12 24V Power consumption 15A max Power input connector terminal Channel output SA Output connector terminal DMX input link connectors RJ 45 DMX channels 3 DMX settings Dipswitches Dimensions 34 x 177 x 45 mm LxWxH Weight 0 22 kg 32mm 41mm Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice Website www Artecta info Email service highlite nl 10 THE OF LIGHTING 2011 Artecta
8. cuit burns electric shock lamp explosion crash etc You endanger your own safety and the safety of others Make sure that the device is always connected properly to the earth A Return Procedure A Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing call tags will not be issued Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number number Products returned without an RMA number will be refused Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility Call Highlite 0031 455667723 or mail aftersalesOhighlite nl and request an RMA prior to shipping the fixture Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Be sure to properly pack fixture any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer s responsibility Highlite reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use Note If you are given an RMA number please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box 1 Your name 2 Your address 3 Your phone number 4 A brief description of the symptoms Claims The client has the obligation to check the delivered goods immediately upon delivery for any short comings and or visible defects or perform this check after our announcement that the goods are at their disposal Damage incur
9. e when installing or operating the device e Only use device indoor avoid contact with water or other liquids Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing Is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened Only operate the device after having familiarized with its functions Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases Always keep case closed while operating Always allow free air soace of at least 50 cm around the unit for ventilation Always disconnect power from the mains when device 15 not used or before cleaning Only handle the power cord by the plug Never pull out the plug by tugging the power cord Make sure that the device Is not exposed to extreme heat moisture or dust e Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel e Make sure that the power cord Is never crimped or damaged Check the device and the power cord from time to time e f device is dropped or struck disconnect mains power supply immediately Have a qualified engineer inspect for safety before operating e device has been exposed drastic temperature fluctuation e g after transportation do not switch it on immediately The arising condensation water might damage your device Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature e f your Artecta device fails to work properly discontinue use immediately Pack the unit securely preferably in the original p
10. is device has 10 be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION Be careful with your operations With a dangerous voltage you can suffer a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires Before your initial start up please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation Should there be any consult your dealer and do not use the device To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty This device contains no user serviceable parts Refer servicing to qualified technicians only IMPORTANT The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the device e Never let the power cord come into contact with other cables Handle the power cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution Never remove warning or informative labels from the Unit Never use anything to cover the ground contact Do not open the device and do not modify the device Never leave any cables lying around Do not insert objects into air vents Do not switch the device on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the device s life 2 e shake the device Avoid brute forc
11. ontrol The LED RGB DMX Unit uses dipswitch 1 9 set the preferred start adress Switch 1015 not used If you set a start adress for the first channel ie 50 adress for the second channel will be 51 and the adress for the third channel will be 52 DMX Dipswitch Settings DMX products must have their own address to receive DMX signals Addresses on the controller are set by flipping the appropriate DMX dipswitches You need to know that DMX address settings are the sum of the dip switch values where switch 1 20 switch 2 2 switch 3 22 switch 4 23 finally switch 9 28 Example Switch Value 1 20 1 5 24 16 Total sum 17 A much better approach 5 using the DMX Address Quick reference Chart as shown in figure 3 on page 6 You can find an example using the quick reference chart on page 7 6 pe 6 Q o pu 2 O 0 0 lt X Switch Postion DMX Address DMX DIP SWITCH SET O OFF Dip Switch Positio Fig 3 Example 1 If you want to give an the LED RGB DMX UNIT DMX start address133 you first have to find the number 133 in DMX Chart 2 Then look at the left side Dip Switches 1 5 horizontally from 133 In the Table you ll see 1 ON 2 OFF F3 0N 4 OFF 5 OFF 3 Finally look at the upper side of the table Dip Switches 6 9 vertically from 133 DMX Address Quick Reference C DMX
12. red in shipping Is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise It is the customer s responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping Transportation damage has to be reported to us within one day after receipt of the delivery Any return shipment has to be made post paid at all times Return shioments must be accompanied with a letter defining the reason for return shipment Non prepaid return shioments will be refused unless otherwise agreed in writing Complaints against us must be made known in writing or by fax within 10 working days after receipt of the invoice After this period complaints will not be handled anymore Complaints will only then be considered if the client has so far complied with all parts of the agreement regardless of the agreement of which the obligation is resulting Description of the device Features The Artecta LED RGB DMX Unit e Small and compact size e Easy connection e 15A maximum total load NOTE Knowledge of DMX is required to fully utilize this unit Overview RGB DMX Controller 3 RGB CHANNEL INPUT 12 24V 777 15 max OUTPUT To RGB LED ce 10 47 495678221 E cem Fig 1 1 RJ45 DMX In Ovt Both RJ 45 sockets are wired in parallel 2 RJ45 DMX In Out Both RJ 45 sockets are wired in parallel 3 Dipswitches Are used to set the DMX
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