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Vortex8 User Manual

Version 1.0

4.5 Installing a Honeycomb

The honeycomb reduces the beam angle and stops ambient spill of light. This works great in with the
standard diffuser in the second slot.

4. Transport and Safety

Slide the honeycomb into the first filter rail.

Push top latch down to engage the lock on each side.

Summary of Contents for K-CSV-8-ESS

Page 1: ...Support Have any questions Feel free to get in touch https creamsource com support ...

Page 2: ...trols 5 1 Controlling the Vortex8 5 2 On board Keypad and Display 5 3 Introducing CreamOS 5 4 CreamOS Home Screen 5 5 CreamOS Colour Mode 5 6 CreamOS Effects Mode 5 7 Menu Functions 6 Connectivity 6 1 Best Of Class Connectivity 6 2 Wired DMX Control 6 3 Wireless DMX Control 6 4 Wired Remote Dimmer 6 5 Firmware Updates Via USB 7 Maintenance 7 1 Vortex8 Fuse 8 Power 8 1 Running from Batteries 8 2 Pi...

Page 3: ...d dust wont hold the Vortex8 back Connectivity to the Vortex8 is well up to date with LumenRadio TimoTwo built in Ethernet Bluetooth 5pin DMX Wifi USB type A and Creamsource Accessory port Interaction between Vortex8 and various third party instruments and protocols are endless opening various wired and wireless control options We are geeks for high quality and precision engineering and loads of o...

Page 4: ...the Vortex8 1 2 Part Numbers The table below lists part numbers for the Creamsource Vortex system Part Number Description K CSV 8 ESS Vortex8 Essentials Kit Includes Fixture Yoke Power Cable Flat Diffuser CSV 8 Vortex8 650W Colour Fixture Head Only ...

Page 5: ...ended for permanent outdoor use Temporary outdoor use only This product is intended for professional use and may only be operated by qualified persons Do not cover the ventilation slots on the side and rear of the Vortex8 Airflow is required for cooling and operation Inspect the power cable for damage prior to operation Always ensure that the fixture is earthed electrically The fixture may become ...

Page 6: ...use harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Certifications CE FCC RCM Please make sure discarded electrical waste is properly recycled to reduce environmental impact Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this fixture was purchased 1 About the Vortex8 IP65 ...

Page 7: ...Page 7 Vortex8 User Manual Version 1 0 Vortex8 Yoke AC PowerCON Cable T30 Torx Key 2 1 What s in the Box Vortex8 ships with the following items included in the box 2 Getting started 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 8: ... fixture and will get quite hot during operation especially on the aluminium chassis due to heat dissipation Care must be taken when handling the Vortex8 The maximum surface temperature of the lamp head will be 60 C 140 F when operated in an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F Maximum ambient temperature for normal operation is 40 C 104 F 3 Water and Temperature The supplied PowerCon cable must be us...

Page 9: ...system that is assembled using a T30 Torx tool provided The standard yoke allows for mounting to a combo stand with a standard baby pin receiver 4 Transport and Safety Included parts Use the hex key to fix yoke arms to base Repeat on the other side Adjust until finger tight do not over tighten 1 2 4 3 ...

Page 10: ...ortex8 has a unique dual 3 8th threaded corner system to support complex rigging setups and Vortex8 arrays Ensure that mounting point is safe and secure and is rated to take the full unit weight 4 Transport and Safety RIGGING POINT RIGGING POINT RIGGING POINT ...

Page 11: ...d a honeycomb grid Accessories slide into the rail system and lock securely with unique lock and latch system 4 Transport and Safety The filter rail slot has a unique locking mechanism that locks the initial filter in while allowing second filter to be inserted without unlocking Push top latch down to engage the lock Push gold button to release to unlock Latch in unlock position 1 3 2 4 ...

Page 12: ...widens the native 20 beam angle This modifier softens the source and reduces shadowing Install the Dome into the safety filter rail as per steps above in the Rails Filter section 4 Transport and Safety Slide the dome into the first filter rail Push top latch down to engage the lock on each side ...

Page 13: ...ycomb The honeycomb reduces the beam angle and stops ambient spill of light This works great in with the standard diffuser in the second slot 4 Transport and Safety Slide the honeycomb into the first filter rail Push top latch down to engage the lock on each side ...

Page 14: ...The standard diffuser softens the native hard light and widens the beam angle This modifier works well inconjunction with the dome and the honecomb 4 Transport and Safety Slide the diffuser into the first filter rail Push top latch down to engage the lock on each side ...

Page 15: ... using inbuilt Lumen Radio system Wired remote dimmer control sold separately EXT MENU takes you to the home screen and back a screen while in a function SELECT enters into the active function Navigation DMX quick Ambient Encoder nav Access button light sensor wheel LCD display Quick select Level shortcut Flash Button Power with CreamOS buttons dock buttons button trigger effects button DMX and Wi...

Page 16: ...stem based on architecture that is robust and expandable CreamOS continues to evolve with easy access and a user fiendly interface CreamOS is driven by the following screens 5 Controls CCT Mode Effects Mode Home screen Options screen Visit www creamsource com support for the latest version of CreamOS ...

Page 17: ...CreamOS Home Screen Control parameters and access the functions from the home screen 5 Controls Quick select parameter dock Notifications tray Current mode Selected parameter tile Colour mode Effects mode When orange Effects Mode is on Level X F ...

Page 18: ...mode description Notifications tray Current mode Cycle forward Cycle back Select mode CCT XY CCT RGBW HSV GELS CCT XY RGBW CCT HSV CCT GELS 5 5 CreamOS Colour Mode Easily switch colour modes from this screen For more information about the Colour Mode menu go to 5 7 Menu Functions ...

Page 19: ...tomise the effects 5 Controls Selected effect Effect description Notifications tray Current mode Cycle forward Cycle back Select mode Effects Off Dual Level Calibrate Random Television Paparazzi Candle Fire Flash Frame Party Colur Cycle Emergency Timed Flash Pulse Strobe More effects may be added in future firmware updates Visit www creamsource com support for the latest version of CreamOS ...

Page 20: ...l of the light is restricted to that of the normal HOT running temperature of the light even if the light is running cooler than normal This prevents output droop as the unit heats up FAN MODE Auto Fans speed is variable depending on temperature Quiet Fans will constantly run at lowest speed Medium Fans will constantly run a medium speed High Fans will constantly run at high speed Pause Fans will ...

Page 21: ...ic range and CCT Party Dynamic colour changing party lights with control over pallete speed transition type and transition speed Pulse Pulse of light fading in and out with control of frequency and pulse speed Paparazzi Random camera flash bulb effect with control of speed decay speed and CCT Colour Cycle Cycle through the spectrum of saturated colours with control over speed Strobe Strobe effect ...

Page 22: ... for smooth dimming reduced response time Super Smooth Interpolation over five DMX frames for super smooth dimming slow response time LINK LumenRadio Unlink Unlink LumenRadio from all transmitters shortcut hold LINK button for two seconds LumenRadio Enabled Enable or disable LumenRadio receiver DMX SETUP Shortcut to DMX SETUP Menu Master Mode When enabled this unit will act as a master and transmi...

Page 23: ...Version 1 0 6 1 Best Of Class Connectivity Vortex8 is equiped with a wide range of connectivity options both wireless and wired 6 Connectivity DMX In DMX Thru connector etherCON TOP 48V DC power CS Accessory USB A Input port Power ...

Page 24: ...tions 6 3 Wireless DMX Control Every Vortex unit has built in Wireless DMX control using the Lumen Radio system When a valid wireless DMX signal is present the blue Wireless indicator on the keypad will light up The current signal level will also be displayed on the top status area of the OLED screen If wired DMX is connected at the same time as the Wireless DMX is receiving data then the wired co...

Page 25: ... drive at a time 2 Insert USB drive into USB connector on Vortex 3 Power up Vortex8 and it will automatically update to the version copied on the USB drive Note Installing will take 1 2 minutes 4 Safely remove USB drive once the update is complete Recommended USB drives include EMTEC Kingston and Toshiba Drives will need to be formatted as FAT32 If the Vortex8 fails to read the USB drive please tr...

Page 26: ...l fuse and is not user serviceable Please contact your nearest authorised repair centre for it to be replaced Require help finding your nearest authorised repair centre Feel free to get in touch https creamsource com support Internal fuse is only for 48V DC not AC input 7 Maintenance ...

Page 27: ...ss while being powered by a battery The battery must have sufficient capacity to continuously power the fixture with a current draw of 13 5A The green battery icon will display in the status bar when the unit is being powered via a battery source The table below shows power requirements when running at maximum brightness Battery Amp Hour ratings should be chosen accordingly Part Number Wattage Cur...

Page 28: ...er 8 2 Pinout for DC Power connector on Vortex8 Choose a 4 core cable of 15AWG 1 5mm2 and wire all 4 pins Pin Wire To E Ve 1 Ve 2 Ve 3 Ve Part Number Connector Manufacturer Part Number CSV 8 Vortex8 Ecomate 4 Pin Female Amphenol C016 20D003 110 10 ...

Page 29: ...9 1 Specs for the Accessory Port Pinout Connector Type Weipu Socket 7Pin Mating Plug Weipu Plug 7Pin SF1210 P7II Pin Description 1 TRIGGER Input Ve 5 24V Input referenced to GND 2 DMX Data Ve 3 DMX Data Ve 4 5 6 GND Ground Reference 7 12V Output 200mA maximum ...

Page 30: ...ion Digital Magnetic Encoder Backlit Keypad Colour LCD Display Dimming 0 100 with High Resolution Super Smooth Low End Mode High Speed Capability Over 5000fps Flicker Free in High Speed Mode Synchronization Sync Input for Triggering and Syncing to Camera Shutter Max Ambient Temperature 40 C Cooling Low noise variable speed fans Estimated LED Lifespan 50 000hrs L70 Input AC 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Max ...

Page 31: ...lity to learn more about Warranty Terms and Conditions please visit https creamsource com 5 year warranty 9 4 Support Have any questions Feel free to get in touch https creamsource com support Creamsource 2 49 Carrington Road Marrickville NSW 2204 AUSTRALIA 9 Specifications ...

Page 32: ...Page 32 Vortex8 User Manual Version 1 0 9 4 Document History Creamsource 2 49 Carrington Road Marrickville NSW 2204 AUSTRALIA 9 Specifications Revision Date Notes 1 0 14 Jan 2020 Initial Release ...

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