background image

1.2  Notational conventions

This manual uses the following notational conventions:

The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: 

[VOLUME]

 control, 

[Mono]

 button.

Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: 

‘24ch’

‘OFF’

.

1.3  Symbols and signal words

In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are

used in this manual.

Letterings

Displays

General information

 

Stagepix Brain IP

7

controller

Summary of Contents for Stagepix Brain IP

Page 1: ...Stagepix Brain IP controller User manual...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 17 06 2020 ID 486345...

Page 3: ...tions 9 3 Features 14 4 Installation and starting up 16 5 Connections and controls 22 6 Operating 26 6 1 Menu overview 32 6 2 Functions in 10 channel DMX mode 33 6 3 Functions in 55 channel DMX mode 3...

Page 4: ...9 Cleaning 39 10 Protecting the environment 40 Table of contents 4 Stagepix Brain IP controller...

Page 5: ...ailable to all persons using this device If you sell the device to another user be sure that they also receive this manual Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous developm...

Page 6: ...Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms Personal co...

Page 7: ...italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics Examples 24ch OFF 1 3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will f...

Page 8: ...death or serious injury if it is not avoided NOTICE This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is...

Page 9: ...nsorial and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for thei...

Page 10: ...overs protectors or optical components are missing or damaged DANGER Electric shock caused by short circuit Always use proper ready made insulated mains cabling power cord with a pro tective contact p...

Page 11: ...nput voltage AC outlet matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and poss...

Page 12: ...g of your parquet linoleum laminate or PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains In case of doubt do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor but use felt pad floor protectors or...

Page 13: ...OTICE Compatible devices The device may only be used with Ignition Stagepix Line 100 IP item no 486339 or Ignition Stagepix Line 50 IP item no 486339 Safety instructions Stagepix Brain IP 13 controlle...

Page 14: ...em no 486342 n Control protocols DMX 10 55 channels ArtNet 4x480 channels RDM n Operating modes Stand Alone 30 programmes Master slave n In and outputs DMX RJ45 ArtNet n Operating via buttons and disp...

Page 15: ...se however event lighting and not for permanent use outdoors The specified protection class does not make a statement about the weather resistance of the equipment resistance to changing ambient condi...

Page 16: ...gs each with two slots for wall or ceiling mounting mounting hardware not included Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country Connect the units to...

Page 17: ...ollowing figures show the connection configuration of the LED strips in the various oper ating modes Connection examples Master Slave operation Installation and starting up Stagepix Brain IP 17 contro...

Page 18: ...Control via ArtNet Installation and starting up 18 Stagepix Brain IP controller...

Page 19: ...Control via DMX Installation and starting up Stagepix Brain IP 19 controller...

Page 20: ...error free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi nary microphone cables Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli fiers Installation and...

Page 21: ...mum of eight Ignition Stagepix Line 50 IP Item no 486342 may be connected The maximum permissible cable length of 80 m per output must not be exceeded Lay the cables in such a way that no trip hazards...

Page 22: ...5 Connections and controls Front panel Connections and controls 22 Stagepix Brain IP controller...

Page 23: ...opened submenu 4 ENTER Selects an option of the respective operating mode confirms the set value 5 UP Increases the displayed value by one 6 DOWN Decreases the displayed value by one 7 SIGNAL Indicat...

Page 24: ...Rear panel Connections and controls 24 Stagepix Brain IP controller...

Page 25: ...vice via ArtNet IP65 12 ARTNET OUT RJ45 output to control further devices via ArtNet IP65 13 DMX IN DMX input to control the device via DMX IP65 14 DMX OUT DMX output for connecting further DMX device...

Page 26: ...ess MENU and use the buttons UP and DOWN to select the Auto Mode option Confirm with ENTER to open the Auto Mode menu Here you can activate one of 30 available show programmes and set the programme sp...

Page 27: ...trolled via DMX Press MENU and use the buttons UP and DOWN to select the DMX Address option Con firm with ENTER to open the DMX Address menu Use UP or DOWN to specify the desired DMX address in a rang...

Page 28: ...or channel 4x480CH for ArtNet and confirm to apply the new settings with ENTER With MENU you return to the previous menu level This menu offers you the option to display the currently installed softw...

Page 29: ...he Length option Confirm with ENTER to open the Length menu Use UP or DOWN to set the desired length in a range of 1M 4M 1 meter one strip per output 4 meters four strips per output and confirm the ne...

Page 30: ...the Network Settings menu Use the buttons UP and DOWN to select the desired option and confirm with ENTER Adjust the displayed value with UP and DOWN and press Enter to confirm each new setting ENTER...

Page 31: ...configuration Press MENU and use the buttons UP and DOWN to select the Slave Mode option Confirm with ENTER and use UP and DOWN to select the YES option Then the device operates in Slave mode With ME...

Page 32: ...6 1 Menu overview Operating 32 Stagepix Brain IP controller...

Page 33: ...255 Automatic programme 1 multi colour effect The last effect will be played automatically 7 0 255 Automatic programme 2 colour effect The colour can be selected with CH9 The last effect will be play...

Page 34: ...e colour can be selected with CH9 The last effect will be played automatically 5 0 255 Programme speed slow fast 6 0 255 Colour selection for colour effect in the automatic programme 7 0 255 Microphon...

Page 35: ...ntensity blue fourth spotlight at the fourth output 6 4 Network connection When controlling via ArtNet pay attention to the correct network configuration on your PC and the controller ArtNet Operating...

Page 36: ...plug IP65 3 pin ArtNet control RJ45 IP65 Voltage supply Lockable input socket Power Twist TR1 IP65 Output connections DMX control XLR panel socket IP65 3 pin ArtNet control RJ45 IP65 Control of furthe...

Page 37: ...ion max 500 W Operating supply voltage 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Protection class IP65 Dimensions W H D w o bracket 281 mm 89 mm 280 mm Weight 4 2 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 C 35 C Relative hu...

Page 38: ...et the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller a short circuit or just a not working light show The unit offers a 3 pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3 pin XLR plug for D...

Page 39: ...erating environment damp smoky or particularly dirty environ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components n Clean with a dry soft cloth n Stubborn dirt can be removed with a s...

Page 40: ...and markings on the packaging This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE in its currently valid version Do not dispose with your normal household...

Page 41: ...Notes Stagepix Brain IP 41 controller...

Page 42: ...Notes 42 Stagepix Brain IP controller...

Page 43: ......

Page 44: ...Musikhaus Thomann Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany www thomann de...

Reviews: