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German Light Products® 

 

 

KNV Dot and Line Quick Start and Safety Manual Rev. A 

9 

 

 

Strobe safety 

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Flashing light, particularly at 5 - 30 Hz, may cause seizures in persons with 
photosensitive epilepsy. Do not use strobe effects for extended periods. 

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Comply with local regulations on the use of strobe lighting and notify the public in 
advance with highly visible warning signs when strobe effects are used. 

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If a seizure occurs, stop using strobe effects. Seek professional medical help. Note 
the time that the seizure starts and finishes. Call emergency medical help urgently if 
the seizure lasts more than five minutes, if it is the person’s first seizure, or if the person 
is injured. While waiting for help to arrive, protect the affected person from injuring 
themselves on hard or sharp objects. If necessary, move the person to a safe place. 

Lay them on their side with their head supported to prevent it from hitting the floor. 
Loosen any tight clothing around their neck. Do not use force to hold the person or 
restrict their movements. Do not put anything in their mouth, including your fingers. 

 

 

Installation safety and protection from personal injury 

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Installation must be performed by qualified personnel only and carried out in 
accordance with applicable regulations such as DIN VDE 0711-217. 

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The safety of the installation is the responsibility of the installer. If in any doubt about 
the safety of a physical installation, consult a static engineer and seek advice from 
your GLP supplier before starting installation work. 

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KNV Dot and Line fixtures and the KNV PSU are not portable when installed. 

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Ensure that the supporting structure and installation hardware used can hold at least 

ten times the weight of the load that they support. 

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Install fixtures and PSUs on structures or surfaces only as directed in this manual.  

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Respect the safety limits given in this manual for the maximum number of fixtures 
that may be fastened to each other and suspended in columns or arrays. 

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Columns and arrays of multiple fixtures must be protected from lateral forces that 
are intensified when the column or array acts as a lever. When forces are 
leveraged, there is an increased danger that sideways pressure at the bottom of an 
array can cause installation hardware at the top of the array to fail. Secure the 
extremities of columns and arrays against movement as described in this manual so 

that lateral forces cannot be applied to them. 

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Install products only with hardware that is specifically designed and rated for its 
purpose. Do not use a safety cable as the primary means of support. Check that all 
installation hardware is in perfect condition. Fasteners must be steel grade 8.8 

strength or better. 

Summary of Contents for KNV Dot

Page 1: ...Quick Start and Safety Manual Software Version 23 ...

Page 2: ... affiliated companies disclaim liability for any injury damage direct or indirect loss consequential or economic loss or any other loss occasioned by the use of inability to use or reliance on the information contained in this document Manufacturer head office German Light Products GmbH GLP Industriestrasse 2 76307 Karlsbad Germany Tel Germany 49 7248 92719 0 Service Support EMEA GLP Industriestra...

Page 3: ...3 KNV Dot overview 14 4 KNV Line overview 15 5 KNV PSU overview 16 6 Features 18 Control and functions 18 7 Installation general 19 Pixel mapping 19 Securing with a safety cable 19 8 KNV Dot Installation 21 KNV Dot installation options 21 KNV Dot Installation hardware 21 Fastening KNV Dots together 22 Flying a single KNV Dot using a KNV Dot Bracket 23 Flying a single KNV Dot using a Half Slide Con...

Page 4: ...ng an omega bracket 44 3 Mounting on a truss using two rigging clamps and M12 bolts 45 4 Mounting on a truss using one rigging clamp 45 5 Mounting on a truss using custom rigging hardware 46 AC mains power 48 Connecting the KNV PSU to power 48 Installing power connectors 48 Connecting multiple KNV PSUs to power in a chain 49 11 Connecting fixtures to the PSU 50 12 Connecting the PSU to control dat...

Page 5: ...er and user must read The KNV Dot and Line User Manual available for download from www glp de The User Manual explains features and control of these fixtures The KNV Dot DMX Channel Index and KNV Line DMX Channel Index available for download from www glp de The Channel Indexes are separate guides to the DMX control channel layouts and DMX commands available in these fixtures All documents are avai...

Page 6: ... reference If you have any questions about the safe operation of KNV Dot and Line products please contact an authorized GLP distributor see list of distributors at www glp de Use KNV Dot and Line products only as directed in this manual Observe all markings in this manual and on the products Refer all repairs and any service operation not described in this manual to a technician authorized by GLP ...

Page 7: ...at 100 120 V 60 Hz Do not connect more than four 4 KNV PSUs to power in a chain at 200 240 V 50 Hz The voltage and frequency at the mains POWER THRU socket are the same as the voltage and frequency applied to the mains POWER IN socket Only connect devices to the Mains THRU socket that accept this voltage and frequency KNV Dot and Line fixtures do not have a user replaceable fuse If you suspect tha...

Page 8: ... Dot and Line fixtures are classified as a Risk Group 3 lighting fixture according to EN 62471 Possibly hazardous radiation emitted Do not stare into the light output from the fixture May be harmful to the eyes Do not look at the fixture s light output with optical instruments or any device that may concentrate the light output Make sure that persons near to or working on the fixture are not looki...

Page 9: ...cable regulations such as DIN VDE 0711 217 The safety of the installation is the responsibility of the installer If in any doubt about the safety of a physical installation consult a static engineer and seek advice from your GLP supplier before starting installation work KNV Dot and Line fixtures and the KNV PSU are not portable when installed Ensure that the supporting structure and installation ...

Page 10: ...o forces such as wind pressure vibration or movement make sure that the installation can withstand these forces Monitor weather forecasts constantly Take down the installation immediately if there is any risk of weather conditions that could destabilize the installation Check that all covers and items of rigging hardware are secure before using KNV Dot and Line products Do not operate products wit...

Page 11: ...e any structural modifications or you will void the product warranty Avoiding damage from light sources Do not point the front of the fixture towards the sun or other strong light sources Strong light can cause internal damage to the fixture melting components or starting an internal fire within seconds Figure 1 Avoiding damage from light sources Damage can occur whether the fixture is powered on ...

Page 12: ... power and data connectors and cable an IP65 rating means that the item is protected against the entry of water from rain projections and low pressure jets as well as the entry of dust When assembling connectors and installing them on cable follow the manufacturer s instructions see www neutrik com and ensure that an IP65 rating is maintained for the complete assembly Use only the following IP65 r...

Page 13: ...ors Avoiding damage from dust and airborne particles Carry out regular visual inspections of the fixture to make sure that there is no accumulation of dirt especially on the front of the fixture If cleaning is necessary follow the instructions in Cleaning and maintenance on page 53 Transportation and storage Transport the fixture either in a flightcase or in its original packaging to protect it fr...

Page 14: ...for KNV Dot Bracket adjustment E KNV Dot Bracket F 13 mm hole for rigging clamp bolt or mounting bolt G Safety cable attachment point H Combined DC power and data IN connector I Combined DC power and data THRU connector J M8 Allen screw for custom mounting hardware K KNV Dot Slide Connector channel 4 x channels top bottom left right A B C C C C H I G F D E Figure 3 KNV Dot overview J K ...

Page 15: ... LEDs C Mounting points for optical accessories M3 threaded holes D Channels for KNV system connectors E Safety cable attachment point F Combined DC power and data IN connector G Carrying handle H Threaded holes for M6 fasteners on mounting hardware such as KNV system connector plate or on custom mounting hardware C C C C A B G F H 0 D D D E H 0 D ...

Page 16: ...WER THRU connector E DMX IN connector 5 pin XLR F DMX THRU connector 5 pin XLR G Data port A Art Net SACN Neutrik EtherCON failsafe H Data port B Art Net SACN Neutrik EtherCON failsafe I Combined control data and DC power outputs A E J Control panel with backlit display K Pressure relief valve L M6 threaded holes for custom mounting hardware 4 x holes total B H A F J C G E D I K L ...

Page 17: ...e attachment point P Mounting plate screw 6 x Phillips head screws total If it is more convenient you can reposition the PSU s mounting plate the plate with the attachment points shown in Figure 6 by unscrewing the six mounting plate screws P moving the mounting plate around to the side of the PSU that is opposite the control panel and reinstalling the six screws in the corresponding holes in that...

Page 18: ... KNV Dot and Line s rugged construction and IP54 rating means that they can also be used outdoors in temporary installations if precautions are taken to prevent immersion in water and damage from direct sunlight Fixtures can be placed upright on level surfaces and suspended from suitable structures as directed in this manual To simplify installation power and data can be daisy chained to KNV Dots ...

Page 19: ...l mapping Important The location of fixtures in the installation and the order in which you connect fixtures to the KNV PSU are important for pixel mapping in the installation If you are going to install multiple KNV Dot and Line fixtures download the KNV Dot and Line User Manual from the GLP website at www glp de and read the chapter on pixel mapping Working together with the lighting designer if...

Page 20: ...in the back of the fixture or PSU Fasten the safety cable to a secure anchoring point such as a truss chord or an eyebolt screwed into a secure surface taking up as much slack as possible in the safety cable by looping it more than once around the truss chord for example Check that the safety cable will catch the device safely if a primary attachment fails Figure 8 Safety cable attachment points ...

Page 21: ...onnectors to form an array maximum ten 10 fixtures tall where every column in the array is independently suspended from a rigging truss using a connector from the GLP Slide Connector system KNV Dot Installation hardware The following items of installation hardware are available from GLP for the KNV Dot Use them only as directed in this manual Respecting all warnings on the hardware and in this man...

Page 22: ... are provided on the top bottom left and right sides of KNV Dots These channels accept GLP Slide Connectors and the fasteners on KNV Dot Brackets Each Slide Connector incorporates a safety mechanism that allows the connector to be locked into the channel To fasten two KNV Dots to each other Line up the Dots next to each other See Figure 10 Push down on the locking button A on a GLP Slide Connector...

Page 23: ...KNV Dot Bracket Fasten the KNV Dot and bracket to the Rigging Clamp spigot or Half Coupler Clamp using the screw supplied with the Rigging Clamp Fasten this assembly to the truss If there is any risk that the KNV Dot will cause injury or damage if it falls secure it with an approved safety cable as described in Securing with a safety cable on page 19 Figure 11 Flying a single KNV Dot using a KNV D...

Page 24: ...lf Slide Connector into a KNV Dot Fasten the Dot Half Slide Connector and Spigot assembly into a Rigging Clamp 13 55 45 15 Fasten this assembly to the truss If there is any risk that the KNV Dot will cause injury or damage if it falls secure it with an approved safety cable as described in Securing with a safety cable on page 19 Rigging Clamp 13 55 45 15 5 8 16 mm Spigot fastened into Half Slide C...

Page 25: ...points Do not add to the load on rigging hardware by applying downwards tension to the column when immobilizing it To create a single column of KNV Dots suspended from a rigging truss using a KNV Dot Mounting Bracket See Figure 13 Obtain either a KNV Rigging Clamp 13 55 45 15 and 5 8 Spigot or a Half Coupler Clamp that is approved for the total load that it will support Obtain an approved safety c...

Page 26: ...and suspended vertically is considered to be one unit The top KNV Dot must be secured by a safety cable that is approved for the total load that it secures Any sideways movement at the bottom of a column of KNV Dots can cause Slide Connectors or rigging hardware to fail because of the high amount of leverage involved Make sure that no lateral force can be applied to the bottom of a column of KNV D...

Page 27: ...of ten 10 KNV Dots in total for any column that is suspended using a GLP Half Slide Connector If you want to install more KNV Dots vertically below this column you must create a new column with its own suspension point Fasten the bottom of the column to secure anchoring points so that no point in the column can be pushed or pulled sideways When immobilizing the bottom of the column in this way do ...

Page 28: ...ots can cause Slide Connectors or rigging hardware to fail because of the high amount of leverage involved Make sure that no lateral force can be applied to the array of KNV Dots by immobilizing it fasten the bottom of the array to secure anchoring points Do not add to the load on rigging hardware by applying downwards tension to the array when immobilizing it Array where each column is independen...

Page 29: ...um of ten 10 Dots high in total Each time you add a Dot fasten it to the Dots on all sides using GLP Slide Connectors as described in Fastening KNV Dots together on page 22 Fasten the bottom of the array to secure anchoring points so that no point in the array can be pushed or pulled sideways When immobilizing the bottom of the array in this way do not increase the load on rigging hardware by appl...

Page 30: ...ly on the truss If you are going to install an unsupported column between two supported columns add a third KNV Dot between the first two Dots and fasten the three Dots together with GLP Slide Connectors as described in Fastening KNV Dots together on page 22 Fasten the rigging clamps securely to the truss and secure each of the three Dots with a safety cable as described in Securing with a safety ...

Page 31: ...NV Dot and Line Quick Start and Safety Manual Rev A 31 Figure 16 KNV Dots array every second column independently supported GLP Half Slide Connector with 5 8 16 mm Spigot Rigging Clamp 13 55 45 15 GLP Slide Connector KNV Dot ...

Page 32: ... given in the section Array where at least every second column is supported starting on page 30 as a guide Make sure that the columns on the left and right hand edges of the array and every second column inside the array are complete unbroken columns of Dots and that they are correctly supported using rigging clamps Respect the maximum limit of five Dots vertically Make sure that any single Dot th...

Page 33: ...ll wherever a column inside the array is supported by the fixtures on both sides of it instead of being independently suspended from a rigging truss Supported on both sides by two KNV fixtures that are fastened to it using KNV Module Connectors Each of the two outer fixtures must be fastened to a rigging truss or other structure at any angle using a half coupler rigging clamp KNV Line and Cube pix...

Page 34: ...n a KNV Line Cube or Arc to a supporting structure May be used in combination with rigging clamps to provide the required points of support in larger and creative arrays of KNV Line Cube and or Arc fixtures KNV Line Bracket Non adjustable May be used in combination with a rigging clamp to provide a point of support for a KNV Line fixture Gives flexibility in creative arrays of KNV Line fixtures KN...

Page 35: ...the fixture to unlock Locks on KNV Line mechanical connectors KNV Line Module Connectors and Rigging Connectors incorporate a locking mechanism To lock a connector see Figure 20 Push the connector into the channels in fixtures and twist the connector knob 90 clockwise to lock To release a connector press the connector knob twist 90 counterclockwise and pull the connector out of the channels Figure...

Page 36: ...njury or damage if the fixture falls secure the fixture with a safety cable as described in Securing with a safety cable on page 19 Standing using a Floorstand Hanging Bracket To use the Floorstand Hanging Bracket to stand a KNV Line on a surface Place the Floorstand Hanging Bracket on a stable horizontal surface and move its legs to the fully open position at about 90 apart as shown in Figure 21 ...

Page 37: ...obs on both of the Bracket s connector profiles C to the Unlocked position Push the connector profiles C fully into the mechanical connection channels D on the KNV Line Push the locking knobs on both sides of the Bracket towards the fixture into the Locked position see Figure 19 on page 35 The locks snap into place under spring pressure Check that the Bracket is securely locked to the fixture on b...

Page 38: ... is approved for the total load that it will secure as described in Securing with a safety cable on page 19 Flying multiple KNV Lines in a vertical column Warning Do not use a KNV Rigging Connector to support a load of more than 45 kg 100 lbs total hanging vertically Do not use a KNV Rigging Connector to support the weight of more than twenty 20 KNV Line fixtures You may use a KNV Rigging Connecto...

Page 39: ...s see under KNV Line installation hardware starting on page 34 to fasten the KNV Line fixtures together in a column A safety cable that is approved for the total load that it will secure Bolt the rigging clamp to the KNV Rigging Connector See Figure 24 Push the KNV Rigging Connector into one of the connection channels on the ends or sides of the KNV Line push and twist the Connector knob A 90 cloc...

Page 40: ...Line fixtures one below the other in the same way but do not exceed the permitted maximum of 20 fixtures total in the column Immobilize the bottom of the column so that no lateral movement of the column is possible If the bottom of the column is not immobilized any sideways force applied to the column can cause hardware to fail resulting in a full or partial collapse of the column You can also use...

Page 41: ...y cable on page 19 as soon as you have fastened it to the truss Continue adding KNV Line fixtures one at a time in the same way You can add an unlimited number of fixtures side by side but each KNV Line must be either suspended independently of the other KNV Lines with its own rigging clamp or fastened with KNV Module Connectors on both sides to KNV Lines that are suspended independently with thei...

Page 42: ... in an independently supported column must be fastened on both sides to KNV Lines that are in independently supported columns do not try to create an installation where any KNV Line is supported on only one side Any sideways movement at the bottom of an array of KNV Lines can cause Module Connectors or rigging hardware to fail because of the high amount of leverage involved Make sure that no later...

Page 43: ...ting plate or handles but do not press against the housing of the PSU or they may distort the housing of the PSU and affect the PSU s protection against humidity and dust Repositioning the mounting plate See Figure 28Error Reference source not found on page 44 It is possible to install the PSU s mounting plate in position A or B To reposition the mounting plate remove the six mounting plate screws...

Page 44: ...Make sure that the PSU and cables will not present a danger of tripping 2 Mounting on a truss using an omega bracket To mount a KNV PSU on a rigging truss using an omega bracket Obtain an omega bracket with 89 mm center to center quarter turn fasteners available from GLP and a half coupler type rigging clamp The bracket and clamp must be approved for the weight that they will support Fasten the ri...

Page 45: ... plate by passing the M12 bolts through the clamps and through the 13 mm holes E in the mounting plate Install washers and self locking nuts on the end of the bolts and tighten the bolts The bolts must not touch the PSU s housing Use shorter bolts if necessary Lift the complete assembly up to the rigging truss and fasten the rigging clamp to the truss If there is a risk of injury or damage if the ...

Page 46: ...ss using custom rigging hardware To mount a KNV PSU on a rigging truss using custom brackets or other suitable rigging hardware Obtain suitable hardware and rigging clamps All hardware and clamps must be approved for the weight that they will support Check that all custom hardware used is suitable for its purpose and strong enough to safely support the loads applied to it See Figure 31 on page 47 ...

Page 47: ...ne Quick Start and Safety Manual Rev A 47 through one of the PSU s handles and then looped around a secure anchoring point Take up as much slack as possible in the safety cable before you fasten it Figure 31 Using PSU handles for mounting ...

Page 48: ...r The KNV PSU does not have a power ON OFF switch Power is applied to the PSU as soon as the power cable becomes live The KNV PSU has a 3 conductor Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 Mains IN power input socket that accepts AC power from a TRUE1 female cable connector Although TRUE1 connectors support hot plugging it is still good practice to shut down power to power cables before connecting them to fixtures ...

Page 49: ...he KNV PSU is rated 16 A maximum Add together the maximum current draw ratings of all the devices that you intend to connect to power in a daisy chain and do not create a chain with a total maximum current draw of more than 16 A or you will create a risk of fire and electric shock Do not allow any weight in the form of cable runs for example to hang from connectors as this may affect their sealing...

Page 50: ... PSU Shut down power to the installation Obtain enough KNV 6 pin ODS DC power data extension cables from GLP to create a cable run from each PSU output to either the first of up to five 5 interconnected KNV Dots or one KNV Line Removing rubber sealing caps from connectors where necessary connect data DC power extension cables to the PSU and to the KNV Dot fixtures or KNV Line fixtures In outdoor i...

Page 51: ...Device Management Two types of data connection are available Two 5 pin XLR connectors for IN and THRU connections on a DMX link using standard DMX protocol Use standard DMX cable that is suitable for the installation environment if connecting to the PSU s XLR connectors Two EtherCON sockets for IN and THRU connections on a DMX data link using Art Net or sACN protocol It makes no difference which s...

Page 52: ...wer to the AC mains power circuit before connecting and disconnecting power cables To start operation check that nobody is looking into the front of any connected fixtures then apply power to the AC mains power circuit To stop operation shut down power to the AC mains power circuit Transportation and storage We strongly recommend that you transport KNV fixtures and PSUs either in flightcases or in...

Page 53: ...he operating environment We recommend that you inspect fixtures soon after installation and at regular intervals until you begin to see visible dirt Use the time it takes for dirt to appear as the basis for deciding on a cleaning schedule GLP Service and Support Contact information for the nearest GLP Service and Support is available online at www glp de en service by email at info glp de or by te...

Page 54: ... power 170 W Beam angle 120 cutoff 3 White LEDs LED power 5 x 30 W Number of LEDs 5 1 x white LED per pixel Lifetime 50 000 hrs to 70 luminous output Refresh rate 9600 Hz RGB LEDs LED power 80 x 0 25 W Number of LEDs 80 16 x RGB LEDs per pixel Lifetime 50 000 hrs to 70 luminous output Refresh rate 38 400 Hz Effects Color mixing RGB W continuously variable 8 and 16 bit Shutter strobe RGBW RGB or Wh...

Page 55: ...r system KNV Line Color Black Housing main shell Flame retardant high impact thermoplastic aluminum Ingress protection rating IP54 Modular system KNV PSU Color Black Housing Aluminum Ingress protection rating IP54 Installation Operating position Any Minimum distance to combustible materials 0 2 m 8 in Minimum distance to illuminated surfaces 1 0 m 39 4 in Installation environment Temporary or perm...

Page 56: ...for 89 mm omega bracket 4 x M6 threaded holes in integrated handles Connections KNV Dot Data DC power in Cable tail with 6 pin ODS power and data connector with seal Data DC power thru Cable tail with 6 pin ODS power and data connector with seal KNV Line Data DC power in Cable tail with 6 pin ODS power and data connector with seal Data DC power thru Cable tail with 6 pin ODS power and data connect...

Page 57: ...00 W Included items KNV Dot KNV Dot Bracket KNV Line KNV Line Installation Bracket KNV PSU US power cable 16 A 14 AWG UL listed E304117 SJT 4 9 ft EU power cable 16 A 1 5 mm H05VV F 1 5 m Thermal Cooling Combined convection and forced air temperature regulated Maximum surface temperature housing 55 C 149 F Minimum ambient temperature 5 C 40 F Maximum ambient temperature 45 C 113 F Max total heat d...

Page 58: ...l Rev A Weight without bracket 2 17 kg 4 78 lbs Weight of installation bracket 0 42 kg 0 93 lbs KNV PSU Height 121 mm 4 74 in Width 314 mm 12 36 in Depth 168 mm 6 59 in Min center to center distance 320 mm 12 6 in Weight without omega bracket 6 82 kg 15 04 lbs ...

Page 59: ...German Light Products KNV Dot and Line Quick Start and Safety Manual Rev A 59 16 Dimensions KNV Dot All dimensions are in millimeters ...

Page 60: ...www glp de 60 KNV Dot and Line Quick Start and Safety Manual Rev A KNV Line All dimensions are in millimeters ...

Page 61: ...German Light Products KNV Dot and Line Quick Start and Safety Manual Rev A 61 KNV PSU All dimensions are in millimeters ...

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