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1. EQUIN X www prolight co uk LIGHTNING STRIKE Order code STRO21 User manual Equinox Lightning Strike 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 Lightning Strike 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 from the equi2. 0 255 Bottom right corner 0 100 0 255 Bottom left corner 0 100 0 255 Top right corner 0 100 0 255 Top left corner 0 100 6 channel DMX chart 0 255 Top left corner 0 255 Master dimmer 0 100 09 No function 10 255 Strobe slow to fast Equinox Lightning Strike DMX Charts 7 channel DMX chart dimming Gram vane mem Built in programme 2 0 255 Programme speed Sound sensitivity Equinox Lightning Strike 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 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 f
3. RTS 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 Equinox Lightning Strike Technical specifications You should find inside the Equinox carton the following items 1 Equinox Lightning Strike 2 Instruction manual 3 Power cable Technical Specifications 448 x White SMD LEDs 6900K Beam angle 160 degrees 0 100 dimming and variable strobe DMX channels 1 1 4 6 and 7 selectable Static colour Sound active auto master salve and DMX modes 4 push button menu with LED display IEC power in out sockets 3 pin XLR in out sockets Convection cooled e Power supply 100 240V 50 60Hz Fuse F2A 250V Power consumption 105W 1 e Dimensions 360 x 96x 263mm Weight 3 6Kgs Overview Identification 4 LED display N In di Function buttons Hanging bracket Safety eye DMX input socket IEC power in socket IEC power out socket 6 DMX output socket Hanging bracket tightening kno
4. bs OMN ONMB ONA Equinox Lightning Strike Operations Operation DMX mode To access the DMX mode press the MODE button to show 512 on the LED display Now press the ENTER button to set the DMX address from 001 512 using the UP and DOWN buttons To select the one of the four DMX channel modes press the ENTER button and use the UP and DOWN buttons to select 1 4 6 or 7 channel mode Confirm your setting by pressing the ENTER button Built in programmes To access the built in programme mode press the MODE button to show PR01 on the LED display Now to choose one of the three built in programmes press the ENTER button and use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through PRO1 PRO2 and PRO3 When you are on the desired programme press the ENTER button and use the UP and DOWN buttons set the desired speed from FS SP01 to FS SP15 In PRO3 you can set the brightness of the LEDs once you have set the speed Press the ENTER button and use the UP and DOWN buttons set the desired brightness from C000 C255 PR01 Single flash strobe effect FS01 FS15 PR02 Multiple flash strobe effect FS01 FS15 PR03 4 segment chase effect SP01 SP15 C000 C255 Note FS01 slow FS15 Fast SP01 Slow SP15 Fast C000 Off C255 Full On Static wash mode To a
5. ccess the DMX mode press the MODE button to show CoNS on the LED display Now press the ENTER button to set the brightness from C000 C255 using the UP and DOWN buttons Note C000 Off C255 Full On Sound active mode To access the sound mode press the MODE button to show SoU 1 on the LED display Now use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through the four sound mode options from SoU 1 to SoU 4 In SoU 1 and SoU 2 to change the sensitivity press the ENTER button to set the sensitivity from SU01 SU31 In SoU 3 and SoU 4 to change the sensitivity press the ENTER button to set the sensitivity from SU01 SU31 Now press the ENTER button and use the UP and DOWN buttons to change the brightness from C000 C255 SoU 1 Single flash strobe effect SoU 2 4 segment strobe chase effect SoU 3 4 segment chase effect SoU 4 4 segment strobe and chase effect Note SU01 low SU31 high C000 Off C255 Full On Master slave mode To access the master slave mode press the MODE button to show SLAv on the LED display The unit will follow in sequence with the master unit set in any one of the above modes Equinox Lightning Strike DMX Charts 1 channel DMX chart dimming 0 255 Dimming 0 100 1 channel DMX chart strobe No function 11 255 Strobe slow to fast 4 channel DMX chart
6. d waste disposal please seperate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal GOWIN XX www prolight co uk
7. ixture 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 The Equinox Lightning Strike 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 Lightning Strike 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 common DMX 512 out DMX 512in 3 pin XLR 3 pin XLR XLR MALE SOCKET XLR FEMALE SOCKET XLR Pin Configuration 2 cold 1 ground i i 1 ground 2cold Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Negative 3Hot 3 Hot i Pin 3 Postive FIGURE 3 FIGURE 2 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 Termination reduces signal t
8. pment 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 systems 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 100V 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 SERVICEABLE PA
9. ransmission 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 3 pin 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 Ben XLR socket Pin 1 GND screen ann XLR socket screen Pin 2 Signal R Pin 3 Signal Pin 4 Ni Pin 5 N C 3 Pin XLR socket Pin 1 GND screen Pin 2 Signal G Pin 3 Signal bin 2 gt Signal gt Pin 3 Signal 5 Pin XLR socket Pin 1 END screen Pin 2 Signal N nal Pin 5 NIC Equinox Lightning Strike Notes Notes Equinox Lightning Strike Notes Notes Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with seperate collection systems This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolle
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