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Remark:
you can mix the units with other DMX-effects that don’t have the automatic DMX-
addressing option. In that case you still have to set the DMX-addresses of these DMX-effects
manually!
Hint 1:
you can also make the DMX-address of each unit 001
Æ
press the DMX-address button on
the first unit, then press the DMX-address button on the second unit, etc… All units will receive
DMX-address 001.
Hint 2:
You can also give the same DMX-addresses to several units in the same chain: if for
example you have 8 units connected to each other and you want 2 sets of 4 units, each with the
same addresses then you do the following: press the DMX-address button on the 1
st
unit: units 1 to 8
will be addressed starting from 001 for unit 1. After this press the DMX-address button on the 5
th
unit: unit 5 to 8 will be addressed again starting from 001 for unit 5. Units 1+5, 2+6, 3+7 and 4+8 will
each have the same DMX-address.
B. Remote DMX-address setting by any standard DMX-controller:
An amazing feature is the “remote addressing system” that can be done with any ordinary standard
DMX-controller! Remotely you can set the start address of the first unit and all connected units will
automatically receive their proper addresses.
To do this you must program a chase containing 2 scenes, each with 4 channels. To set the starting
address you have to do a small calculation first using the following formula:
DMX Start address = (CH3 x 256) + CH4 + 1
In this formula CH3 can be 0 or 1 and CH4 can range from 000 to 255.
Some examples to make this clear:
•
Start address = 010:
CH3= 0
CH4= 9
[ (0 x 256) + 9 + 1 = 10 ]
•
Start address = 257:
CH3= 1
CH4= 0
[ (1 x 256) + 0 + 1 = 257 ]
•
Start address = 403:
CH3= 1
CH4= 146
[ (1 x 256) + 146 + 1 = 403 ]
Follow the these steps (in this example the start address is set to 403):
•
Make sure the DMX cables of all units are connected.
•
Connect all units to the mains so they are switched on.
•
Edit scene1: CH1= 0, CH2= 255, CH3= 1, CH4= 146
•
Edit scene2: CH1= 255, CH2= 0, CH3= 1, CH4= 146
•
Program these 2 scenes in a chase and run it to automatically set the DMX addresses.
You will notice that all units flash 1x to indicate that the addresses are set.
•
Press the blackout button on your controller 2times to set all units in blackout and back on.
•
Done: in this case the first unit has start address 403, the 2
nd
has address 407, the 3
rd
has
address 411, …
Remark:
you can mix the units with other DMX-effects that don’t have the remote DMX-addressing
option. In that case you still have to set the DMX-addresses of these DMX-effects manually!
OVERHEAD RIGGING
•
Important:
The installation must be carried out by qualified service personal only. Improper
installation can result in serious injuries and/or damage to property. Overhead rigging requires
extensive experience! Working load limits should be respected, certified installation materials
should be used, the installed device should be inspected regularly for safety.
•
Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging
and servicing.
•
The device should be installed out of reach of people and outside areas where persons may walk by or be
seated.
•
Before rigging make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10times the device’s
weight.
•
Always use a certified safety cable that can hold 12times the weight of the device when installing the unit.
This secondary safety attachment should be installed in a way that no part of the installation can drop
more than 20cm if the main attachment fails.
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The device should be well fixed.
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The operator has to make sure that the safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by
an expert before using them for the first time. The installations should be inspected every year by a skilled
person to be sure that safety is still optimal.
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3 different fixing methods are possible:
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Fixed to ceiling or truss (1m chain included)
•
Wall fixing (optional wall adapter available)
•
Pole mount (optional adapter for poles up to D=60mm available)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A. Standalone 1unit:
•
Just connect the unit to the mains and put on some music. The unit will start working automatically to
the rhythm of the music.
Remark:
You can connect a CA-8 remote controller to the unit if you want to have more control.
B. Two or more units in master/slave setup:
•
Connect 2 to maximum 16 units together. Refer to the chapter “electrical installation” to learn how to
do this (don’t forget to address all units properly!)
•
Connect all units to the mains and put on some music. The units will start working automatically to the
rhythm of the music and show the internal chase programs.
Remark:
You can connect a CA-8 remote controller to the master unit if you want to have more control
over the master/slave operation.
C. Connect the optional CA-8 controller for more control:
The CA-8 controller can only be used in standalone or master/slave mode. Connect the controller to the
CA-8 input of the first unit (master). Now you can control all the connected units:
BUTTON
ACTIONS
STANDBY
To blackout all the fixtures
FUNCTION
Strobe
1.Synchronous strobe
in white color
2.The same color
chase
3.Different color
strobe
9 Color select
White
Î
Red
Î
Orange
Î
Yellow
Î
Green
Î
Cyan
Î
Blue
Î
Purple
Î
Magenta
Color Chase
1. The same color
2. Different color
3. One light chase
4. Two lights chase
5. Four lights chase
Color Fade
1. Fast speed
2. Middle speed
3. Slow speed
MODE
Sound 1
(LED OFF)
Manual
(LED ON)
Sound 2
(LED slow blinking)
Auto
(LED fast blinking)
