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Ordercode: 60455
Mirrorball Motorcontroller
Table of contents Warning ............................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Operating Determinations .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Rigging ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Return Procedure .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Claims .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Description of the device ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Features .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Front ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Back ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Setup and Operation ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Control Modes ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
One Mirrorball Controller (Manual) ........................................................................................................................ 9
Multiple Mirrorball Motorcontrollers (DMX control) ............................................................................................. 9
Multiple Mirrorball Motorcontrollers Setup ..........................................................................................................10
Fixture Linking ...............................................................................................................................................................10
Data Cabling ...............................................................................................................................................................10
Control Panel ...............................................................................................................................................................11
DMX Control Mode .....................................................................................................................................................11
DMX Addressing ..........................................................................................................................................................11
Menu Overview ...........................................................................................................................................................12
Main Menu Options ....................................................................................................................................................12
1. 1-channel Mode ..................................................................................................................................................13
2. 2-channel Mode ..................................................................................................................................................13
3. Manual Mode ......................................................................................................................................................14
DMX Channels .............................................................................................................................................................14
1 Channel ..................................................................................................................................................................14
2 Channels ................................................................................................................................................................14
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................................................15
Product Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................16
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................................................17
Page 1: ...Mirrorball Motorcontroller V1 Highlite International B V Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade the Netherlands Ordercode 60455 MANUAL ENGLISH ...
Page 2: ...9 Control Modes 9 One Mirrorball Controller Manual 9 Multiple Mirrorball Motorcontrollers DMX control 9 Multiple Mirrorball Motorcontrollers Setup 10 Fixture Linking 10 Data Cabling 10 Control Panel 11 DMX Control Mode 11 DMX Addressing 11 Menu Overview 12 Main Menu Options 12 1 1 channel Mode 13 2 2 channel Mode 13 3 Manual Mode 14 DMX Channels 14 1 Channel 14 2 Channels 14 Maintenance 15 Trouble...
Page 3: ... includes Arnold Lichttechnik Mirrorball Motorcontroller Schuko to 3 pin XLR 12 V power adapter 1 4 m User manual Safety Instructions Every person involved with the installation operation and maintenance of this device has to be qualified follow the instructions of this manual Before the initial start up please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation Should there be any consult ...
Page 4: ...r ball cannot start swinging due to air streams etc The mirror ball and the motor should be hanged and operated absolutely vibration free Regularly examine whether the keyring and the chain have any deformations If they do immediately detach the mirror ball The length of the chain with the mirror ball may never exceed 100 cm If the external cable is damaged it has to be replaced by a qualified tec...
Page 5: ...n safety and the safety of others Rigging Please follow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging trussing and all other safety issues Do not attempt the installation yourself Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized dealer Procedure If the mirror ball or motor 60450 is lowered from the ceiling or high joists professional trussing systems have to be used The Mirror...
Page 6: ...phone number 04 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 incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receip...
Page 7: ...ns 129 x 105 x 105 mm LxWxH Weight 0 8 kg In order to be able to use this device you need to purchase the 60450 Mirrorball Motor to 500kg DMX as well as the power cables listed below 60450 Mirrorball Motor to 500kg DMX FL816 FL81 XLR M 4 pin XLR F 4 pin cable 6 m FL8110 FL81 XLR M 4 pin XLR F 4 pin cable 10 m FL8120 FL81 XLR M 4 pin XLR F 4 pin cable 20 m Front Fig 01 01 OLED display LED indicator...
Page 8: ...7 Ordercode 60455 Mirrorball Motorcontroller Back Fig 02 03 5 pin DMX signal connector THRU 04 4 pin motor connector OUT 05 3 pin power adapter connector IN 06 5 pin DMX signal connector IN ...
Page 9: ...ck if all foam and plastic padding is removed Connect all cables Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing Damages caused by non observance are not subject to warranty 01 Connect the devices as shown below Fig 03 ...
Page 10: ...ure staying in the area below the installation place on bridges under high working places and other endangered areas is forbidden The operator has to make sure that safety related and machine technical installations are approved by an expert before taking into operation after every four years in the course of an acceptance test and once a year by a skilled person Control Modes There are 2 modes Ma...
Page 11: ...utor or construct your own cable If you choose to create your own cable please use data grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference DAP Audio DMX Data Cables DAP Audio Basic microphone cable for allround use bal XLR M 3 pin XLR F 3 pin Ordercode FL01150 1 5 m FL013 3 m FL016 6 m FL0110 10 m FL0115 15 m FL0120 20 m DAP Audio X type data cable...
Page 12: ... be 1 001 the DMX address of the second Mirrorball Controller should be 1 2 3 003 the DMX address of the third Mirrorball Controller should be 3 2 5 005 etc Please be sure that you do not have any overlapping channels in order to control each Mirrorball Controller correctly If two or more Mirrorball Controllers are addressed similarly they will work similarly Controlling After having addressed all...
Page 13: ...n start up the display will show the current software version 02 After 3 seconds the display will show the main menu 03 Press the SELECT button to activate the selection arrow 04 Press the UP DOWN buttons to select one of the 3 operation modes 1 channel mode 2 channel mode Manual mode ...
Page 14: ...ection arrow to the lower line 04 Press the UP DOWN buttons to set the DMX starting address The adjustment range is 001 512 2 2 channel Mode In this mode you can set the DMX starting address and operate the device with a DMX controller 01 In the main menu press the SELECT button until the selection arrow appears in the upper line 02 Press the UP DOWN buttons until the display shows 2CH 03 Press th...
Page 15: ...he UP DOWN buttons to set rotation speed The adjustment range is 0 100 from slow to fast 05 Press the SELECT button to move the selection arrow to the right 06 Press the UP DOWN buttons to set rotation direction LEFT or RIGHT DMX Channels 1 Channel Channel 1 Motor rotation 0 119 Counterclockwise rotation from fast to slow 120 135 Stop 136 255 Clockwise rotation from slow to fast 2 Channels Channel...
Page 16: ...device clean Please clean internal components once a year with a light brush and vacuum cleaner Keep connections clean Disconnect electric power and then wipe the 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 t...
Page 17: ...nput 5 pin XLR IN Signal output 5 pin XLR THRU Electro mechanical effects Onboard OLED display for easy setup Rotation speed 0 5 RPM Maximum load 500 kg DMX control via standard DMX controller Control DMX 512 Housing Metal flame retardant plastic Connections 3 pin power IN 4 pin motor OUT IP rating IP20 Max ambient temperature ta 40 C Max housing temperature tB 80 C Minimum distance Minimum distan...
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