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1. EQUIN X www prolight co uk str be Order code STROO7 str be EQUINA lt X O BLACKOUT FULL ON A SINGLE FLASH y SLOW 100 SPEED DIMMER User manual Equinox Strobe Command 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 Strobe Command 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 particul2. ar caution e Never remove warning or informative labels from the equipment e Do not open the equipment 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
3. chase patterns 1 LED in green indicating it s in Sound mode 2 LED in yellow indicating it s in Auto mode Use to adjust chase speed in auto mode Please note that the Dimmer slider will only function if your strobe supports this feature LA ANALOG STROBE O DMX STROBE DC 9V 500mA min CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 SIGNAL OUTPUT SIGNAL OUTPUT 12VDC 1 4 STEREO JACK e Power Switch DC Input Analog Strobe DMX Strobe Turn On Off the power DC 9V 500mA min For sending analog signal to the analog strobe signal output 12DC 1 4 Stereo Jack For sending DMX512 signal to the DMX strobe Channel 1 is speed and channel 2 is dimmer Equinox Strobe Command Chase Patterns Pattern 0 Random pattern Pattern 1 1234 Full on Pattern 2 1 2 3 4 4 3 2 1 Pattern 3 Pattern 4 12 34 24 13 23 14 1 934334 Overview Pattern 5 1 12 123 1234 123 12 1 stop 4 43 432 4321 432 43 4 stop Pattern 6 1 12 123 1234 234 34 4 stop 4 43 432 4321 321 21 1 stop 132434142 Pattern 7 Pattern 8 12 23 34 41 43 32 21 14 Pattern 9 12 123 12 1234 43 432 43 4321 Connection EJ o DC 9V 500mA min ANALOG STROBE u SIGNAL OUTPUT 12VDC 1 4 STEREO JACK Analog strobe every strobe can receive its signal and work correctly Examples Channel 1 dip on 1 1 Channel 3 dip on 1 2 1 2 3 Channel 5 dip on 1 3 1 4 5 Channel 7 dip on 1 2 3 1 2 4 7 d tr
4. obe4 CH1 CH2 CH3 Strobe1 Strobe2 Strobe3 DMX STROBE SIGNAL OUTPUT Channel DMX strobe If you use the Strobe Command to control 4 x 2 channels DMX strobes firstly you have to set the DMX addresses of the strobes a sample of how to set DMX address by dip switches is given below so that Dipswitches setting uannnnnnnn ON 123456789 10 al 10 l ON lalalala ON 123456738910 Equinox Strobe Command DMX Set up 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 DATA Cable DMX cable requirements for DMX operation e The Equinox Strobe Command 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 Equinox Strobe Command DMX Set up Notice e Be s
5. out by a qualified technician THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS e 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 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 Strobe Command Technical specifications You should find inside the Equinox carton the following items 1 Equinox Strobe Command 2 Power Supply 3 Instruction Manual Technical Specifications An innovative user friendly controller controls up to four DMX and analog strobes at the same time Comes with 10 different chase patterns providing both Auto and Sound modes Chase Speed and Dimmer adjustable Blackout Full on and Single flash functions Power supply DC 9V 500mA Min Dimensions 210 x 133 x 77 mm Weight 0 8Kgs Overview amp Functions Blackout Full On Chase Mode oR WN a Speed Dimmer NO Single flash Blackout the fixtures When you press the Full On button the strobe will flash at full brightness and fast speed This button produces a single flash but only when the Blackout button has been pressed Press the up down button to select 10
6. ure to follow figures 2 4 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 DMX 512 in 3 pin XLR 3 pin XLR P r E E E E E S AE E E EE XLR MALE SOCKET XLR FEMALE SOCKET XLR Pin Configuration 2 cold 1 ground 1 ground 2 cold Pin 1 Ground o 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 o 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 a 3 pin line a cable adaptor must be used The Chart below details the correct cable conversion 3 Pin XLR to 5 PIN XLR Conversion Conductor 3 Pin XLR out 5 Pin XLR in Ground shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Negative Pin 2 Pin 2 Positive Pin 3 Pin 3
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