Operating modes
The LED Tri-Bar 12 offers various operating modes, each with its own advantages. For simple events there
are stand-alone modes, for advanced situations it's possible to create synchronised light shows. You can also
control every feature of the LED Tri-Bar 12 via DMX, in several channel modes. A short description for each
mode can be found below:
Auto:
Automatic light show with a pre-programmed internal show, on a pre-defined speed. Use SHn1 and SHn2
modes to activate the auto modes. The speed of the internal programs can be adjusted from 0 to 9. Use the
COLO mode to activate one of the built-in colour presets for the complete bar.
Sound:
Automatic light show with a pre-programmed internal show, in sync with the music, thanks to an internal
microphone that picks up the beat of the music and changes a step every time a beat is detected. Use the
SENS mode to change the sensitivity of the internal microphone. In this mode, any set speed in the SHn1
and SHn2 modes is overruled and the fixture will change effects in sync with the beat of the music.
Slave:
In master/slave mode, it is possible to link several LED Tri-Bar 12 fixtures together, to create synchronised
light shows in the Auto or Sound mode. The first fixture in the chain must be set in the Auto or Music mode,
and the other fixtures must be set to Slave, so they will mimic the behaviour of the first fixture. The
master/slave function requires 3p XLR male – XLR female cables (not included).
DMX:
The LED Tri-Bar 12 can be connected to a DMX controller with standard 3p XLR male – XLR female cable. In
DMX mode, a DMX terminator must be connected to the last fixture at the end of the DMX chain, to prevent
reflections in the DMX signal, which could cause flickering and unwanted behaviour from your intelligent
fixtures.
A DMX terminator is an XLR connector with a 120-ohm resistor placed between pin 2 and 3 as a bridge.
NOTE:
The LED Tri-Bar 12 has several DMX operating modes, some of which offer the Special Show mode.
In this mode, it's possible to select an automatic show program, but also a separate colour. This way, users
can easily select the effect mode of their choice (raindrop effect, flip-flop effect, etc.) and apply a colour of
their choice. This is an easy way to create stunning effects with your LED Tri-Bar 12, that still allows you to
directly adjust colours for your complete light shows.
The LED Tri-Bar 12 can be controlled by DMX with the following channel setups:
1CH mode:
CH1
000-007 no value
008-022 Show 1
023-037 Show 2
038-052 Show 3
053-067 Show 4
068-082 Show 5
083-097 Show 6
098-112 Show 7
113-127 Show 8
128-142 Show 9
143-157 Show 10
158-172 Show 11
173-187 Show 12
188-202 Show 13
203-217 Show 14
218-232 Show 15
233-247 Show 16
248-255 Show 1-16 random
Sound-controlled show select 1-16
All information and illustrations shown in this user manual are subject to change without further notice.
User manual version: 1.0
Creation date + author initials: 02-02-2015 RV Revision date + author initials: 02-02-2015 RV
