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Spectra QX40 Pixel

  

User Manual

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Setting the DMX address:

The DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller. Each fixture requires a “start address” 
from 1- 512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel 
indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that occupies or uses 7 channels of DMX and was 
addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 
105 and 106. Choose a start address so that the channels used do not overlap. E.g. the next unit in  
the chain starts at 107.

DMX 512:

DMX (Digital Multiplex) is a universal protocol used as a form of communication between intelligent 
fixtures and controllers. A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions form the controller to the fixture. 
DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT”  
XLR terminals located on all DMX fixtures (most controllers only have a data “out” terminal).

DMX linking:

DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together  
and operate from a single controller, as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX compliant.  
To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest  
cable path possible. The order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the  
DMX addressing. For example; a fixture assigned to a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in  
a DMX line, at the beginning, at the end, or anywhere in the middle. When a fixture is assigned a  
DMX address of 1, the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit,  
no matter where it is located in the DMX chain.

DATA cable (DMX cable) requirements (for DMX operation):

This fixture can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The DMX address is set on the back of the unit. 
Your unit requires either a standard 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector for data input/output,  
see images below.

 
 
 
Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split.

DMX setup

Further DMX cables can be purchased from all good sound and lighting suppliers or Prolight Concepts dealers.
Please quote:

CABL10 – 2m

CABL11 – 5m

CABL12 – 10m

3-Pin:

CABL185 – 2m

CABL187 – 5m

CABL188 – 10m

5-Pin:

Summary of Contents for Spectra QX40 Pixel

Page 1: ...Order code LEDJ296 Spectra QX40 Pixel Exterior Fixture User Manual...

Page 2: ...ent and do not modify the unit Do not connect this equipment to a dimmer pack Do not switch the equipment on and off in short intervals as this will reduce the system s life Do not expose to flammable...

Page 3: ...ade modes Master slave mode when cabled 0 100 dimming and variable strobe 4 dimming curves Linear square law inverse square law and S curve Supplied with installation bracket and quick release omega c...

Page 4: ...6mm 334mm 01 Bracket tightening knobs 02 OLED display 03 Function buttons 04 Wireless DMX antenna 05 PowerCON TRUE1 input 06 PowerCON TRUE1 output 07 IP rated 5 Pin XLR input 08 IP rated 5 Pin XLR out...

Page 5: ...s of the fixture and use the four thumbscrews located in each corner to tightnen it to the fixture The safety wire attached to the snoot can be clipped to one of the two holes in each of the side arms...

Page 6: ...Pair Setting No 4 Slave Yes Slave Mode No 5 Dimmer 1 Static Mode Colour Preset 00 38 01 Static Colour Mode 2 All Dimmer 1 All Red 000 255 Manual Dimming Mode 2 All Green 000 255 3 All Blue 000 255 4 A...

Page 7: ...etting 2 Square Law 3 Inv Square Law S Type 2 Dimmer Speed Fast Dimming Speed Setting Smooth 3 Fan Speed 1 Auto Fan Speed Setting 2 High 3 Slow 4 DMX Fail 1 Blackout DMX Fail Setting 2 Hold 3 Auto 4 P...

Page 8: ...the UP and DOWN button and use the UP and DOWN buttons to select Signal Press the SET button and use the UP and DOWN buttons to select W DMX Press the SET button to confirm the setting and use the DO...

Page 9: ...142 Full CT Blue 143 148 State Blue 149 154 Double CT Blue 155 160 Medium Blue 161 166 Just Blue 167 172 Deep Blue 173 178 Blue 179 184 Congo Blue 185 190 Surprise Pink 191 196 Fuchsuia Pink 197 202 F...

Page 10: ...el Blue 131 136 Half CT Blue 137 142 Full CT Blue 143 148 State Blue 149 154 Double CT Blue 155 160 Medium Blue 161 166 Just Blue 167 172 Deep Blue 173 178 Blue 179 184 Congo Blue 185 190 Surprise Pin...

Page 11: ...hite 1 0 100 5 000 255 Red 2 0 100 6 000 255 Green 2 0 100 7 000 255 Blue 2 0 100 8 000 255 White 2 0 100 9 000 255 Red 3 0 100 10 000 255 Green 3 0 100 11 000 255 Blue 3 0 100 12 000 255 White 3 0 10...

Page 12: ...ing Yellow 065 070 Lime Green 071 076 JAS Green 077 082 Fern Green 083 088 Moss Green 089 094 Primary Green 095 100 Dark Green 101 106 Green 107 112 Medium Blue Green 113 118 Light Blue 25 channel mod...

Page 13: ...g all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX compliant To ensure proper DMX data trans...

Page 14: ...able adaptor must be used The diagram below details the correct cable conversion 5 pin XLR female Pin 1 GND screen Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal Pin 4 N C Pin 5 N C 3 pin XLR female Pin 1 GND screen Pin 2...

Page 15: ...s that can be connected is 6 fixtures 240V or 3 fixtures 120V including the first fixture After the maximum number of fixtures are connected a new power run will need to be started Please note Caution...

Page 16: ...possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of materia...

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