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User Manual: Multispot GII-HS3045/HT3030
V2.00 (08-2013)
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LED Lifetime advice
LED lifetime is determined by the gradually declining brightness of a LED over time,
with a point of 50% brightness reduction marking the defined end of its lifetime. The
driving factor of this effect is the heat that the chip inside the LED is exposed to. While
a chip may under ideal circumstances reach to more than 100000 hours of lifetime, the
real-world lifetime may only be 30000 to 50000 hours or less if the LED is exposed to
excessive heat, which can be caused by continuously running all LEDs inside this
device at full power and operating the unit in high environmental temperatures. If
improving the lifespan expectancy is a priority, take care of providing for lower
operational temperatures. This may include forced external cooling and/or the reduction
of overall projection intensity.
■ Unpacking
Please check that the box contains the following items, and contact your dealer
immediately for replacement if any part is missing:
Main parts: 1 pc. MULTISPOT-GII-HS3045/HT3030 LED main unit
1 pc. operation manual
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Getting started: changing the connectors (only if required)
Your MULTISPOT-GII-HS3045/HT3030 has been factory-fitted with connectors for both
AC In/out and DMX In/Out. This configuration can be changed with comparatively little
effort into an IP65-compliant outdoor version, with PG9 cable glands to hold all
connection cables in a waterproof manner.
Reliability risk: Changing the connectors in an inappropriate manner
may defeat the waterproof capabilities of the fixture and may void any
warranty of the manufacturer if water intrudes into the unit. It is
essential to follow the below instructions to maintain the waterproof
capabilities of the fixture and its product warranty subsequently.
Safety risk: This procedure requires to open the unit. In case of
unintended connection to AC supply, life parts may be exposed and
touchable. In case of wrong internal wiring, the safety of the whole
installation where this unit is used may be endangered and a risk of fire
is possible. This procedure shall hence only be carried out by qualified
technicians with relevant experience in safe work methods for electrical
equipment service and maintenance. DO NOT attempt to change the
connectors by yourself if you do not have the applicable experience.
The manufacturer does not take any liability for life and assets if such
unqualified attempt is made.
User Manual: Multispot GII-HS3045/HT3030
V2.00 (08-2013)
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SL11 1 loop per 6 seconds SL24 2,8 loops per second
SL12 1 loop per 4 seconds SL25 3,2 loops per second
Once the speed level is set and no changes done the display will return to show
“FP0”…”FP7” after 5 seconds. The same happens if the pattern preset is changed by
the left/right arrows, in this case the speed setting mode is left immediately and the
speed will remain as last set.
■ DMX SLAVE MODE
Press the MODE button until the display shows “SLA” , indicating that the unit works in
slave mode. The unit will receive DMX commands on channels 1, 2 and 3. Please note
that these 3 channels represent a common communication standard between all
models of the Multispot-GII series and do not directly relate to the LED colors. The 3
channels carry RGB information which is internally re-calculated into the control
information required for the specific units’ LED arrangement. Hence, it is not
recommended to use the SLAVE mode with any external controllers, since it has been
specifically designed for setups where one Multispot-GII acts as a master and the
others as slaves, while the different models of the range can be mixed. The attempt to
use an external DMX controller as a master with all connected Multispot-GII set to SLA
mode will deliver unexpected and/or confusing results - use the GDMX setting instead.
NOTE: Whenever a DMX signal is received, the “D” tab in the display is lit – this is valid
for all DMX-related modes.
■ DMX GENERAL MODE / ADDRESS SETTING
Press the MODE button until the display shows “GDMX” . By the first touch of the left or
right arrow button the present DMX Mode will be displayed. Use these left/right arrow
buttons to choose between any of the following color control modes/channel schemes:
- 3RAW = 3 colors RGB (3 channels)
- 3CCC = 3 colors RGB + combined master/strobe (4 channels, as old Multispot)
- 3CMS = 3 colors RGB + strobe (5 channels)
- HSLS = Hue Saturation Lig strobe (4 channels)
- PRES = Presets (allows to recall the preset colours and programmes of the
unit) (4 Channels, see assignment specification below)
Once having chosen the required control mode/channel scheme, please use the + or –
buttons to set the required DMX address. Pressing the + or – button for the first time
will show the present DMX address, which then can be altered by repeatedly using the
+/- buttons in a range from 001 to 512. The display will show “1” … “512” accordingly.
Pressing the +/- buttons for longer than 1 second accelerates the change rate of the
displayed value to 3 times.
If no change is made for 0,5 sec. or longer or the MODE button is pressed the relative
settings become active. The display will only show the values presently being viewed or