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USER MANUAL 

 Portman Custom Lights P3 PIX3L

Protection against electrical shock 

 

Disconnect the fixture from AC power when not in use.  

 

Disconnect the fixture from AC power before any operation. 

 

Do not remove the rear cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. 

 

Always ground the fixture electrically. 

 

Use only the wires attached to the kit. 

 

Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both 
overload and ground-fault protection. 

 

Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture. 

 

Replace the lamp or fuse only as described. 

Protection against burns and fire 

 

Never operate when the fixture is damaged or some part is missing. 

 

Do  not  touch  surface  when  the  fixture  is  in  operation.  The  exterior  of  the  fixture  can  reach 
temperatures up to 

100°

C (

212°

F). Allow the fixture to cool approximately 30 minutes before any 

operation. 

 

Replace the lamp when it becomes defective or worn out. 

 

Never attempt to bypass the fuse. Always replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type 
and rating. 

 

Keep all combustible and flammable materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at a distance of at 
least 1 meter away from the fixture. Do not cover the fixture when in operation and when it is hot. 

 

Do not modify the fixture. 

 

Do not operate the fixture if the ambient air temperature exceeds 45

°C (1

13

°

F). 

 

Do not operate the fixture after extreme change of surrounding environment temperature. Allow 
the fixture to acclimate for at least an hour before operating. 

Protection against falls 

 

Use only professional tripods and clamps to mount the fixture or Portman Spinner structure.  

 

Ensure  that  the  structure  intended  for  installation  can  hold  at  least  10  times  the  weight  of  all 
installed devices or Portman Spinner structure. 

 

Ensure that all fixtures are attached correctly to the structure, after having checked that the housing 
is  firmly  closed  and  all  screws  are  tightly  fastened  and  use  an  approved  means  of  secondary 
attachment such as a safety cable. 

 

Block access below the work area whenever installing or removing the fixture. 

 

Do not mount more than 7 fixtures per single structure build with Portman Spinner. 

 

When building a structure with Portman Spinners ensure that each fixture is connected to at least 
two  Portman  Spinners  and  whole  structure  is  attached  to  mounting  surface  with  at  least  two 
clamps.  

Protection against eyesight damage and epileptic seizure 

 

Do not stare directly into the light. Never look at an exposed lamp while it is lit. 

 

Provide advance notice that flash light is in use. 

 

Avoid long cycles of rapid flashing light. 

 

Summary of Contents for P3 PIX3L

Page 1: ...portman custom lights P3 PIX3L USER MANUAL portmanlights com PortmanCustomLights Designed and made in oland EU Portman Lights sp z o o ...

Page 2: ... support your creativity If you have any questions suggestions or require additional information contact us at support portmanlights com 2016 2018 Portman Lights Sp z o o All rights reserved The information and specifications are subject to change without notice Portman Lights Sp z o o disclaims liability for any injury damage direct or indirect loss consequential or economic loss or any other los...

Page 3: ... Lights P3 PIX3L Table of contents Welcome 2 Table of contents 3 Safety information 4 Technical specification 6 Fixture Overview 7 Preparation for use 9 Lamp and fuse replacement 11 Portman Spinner 12 Operation modes 14 Menu 15 ...

Page 4: ... any consult your dealer and do not use the device Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty CAUTION Keep this device away from rain and moisture CAUTION Be careful with your operations With a dangerous voltage you can suffer an electrical shock when touching the fixture and wires CAUTION During the operation the fixture surface becomes v...

Page 5: ...he fixture when in operation and when it is hot Do not modify the fixture Do not operate the fixture if the ambient air temperature exceeds 45 C 113 F Do not operate the fixture after extreme change of surrounding environment temperature Allow the fixture to acclimate for at least an hour before operating Protection against falls Use only professional tripods and clamps to mount the fixture or Por...

Page 6: ...40W max light source 230W R7s 118mm max 300W channel fuses F 2 0A color temperature 2900 K luminous flux 4 400 lm CRI 98 4 beam angle 94o DMX channels 3 connectors 2 x 5pin DMX 1 x AC powerCON TRUE1 other features built in dimmers built in display and buttons RDM Portman Spinner for building structures easily Wireless Solution W DMX ready W DMX module not included ...

Page 7: ...USER MANUAL Portman Custom Lights P3 PIX3L Fixture Overview Dimensions DMX chart ...

Page 8: ...DMX channel DMX Value function CH 1 0 255 0 100 smooth dimming CH 2 0 255 0 100 smooth dimming CH 3 0 255 0 100 smooth dimming Kit contents 1 x Portman P3 PIX3L 1 x AC power wire powerCON TRUE1 1 x Portman Spinner 1 x User manual 1 x Spare lamp ...

Page 9: ...rcuit with appropriate electrical ground Do never connect the fixture to a dimmer plug even if it supplies proper current Only qualified electricians in accordance with all known electrical regulations can install the fixtures The P3 comes with power input cord terminated with powerCON TRUE1 on one end and Uni Schuko plug on the other end for European market If your cord has got no Uni Schuko plug...

Page 10: ...ation and maintenance in a location where you want to place the fixture You must secure every hanged fixture with appropriate safety wire To adjust the position of the fixture when aiming it to the desired angle use the side handles Loosen them by turning them counterclockwise before adjustment and set the desired angle Tighten the handles after adjusting the position by turning them clockwise Ope...

Page 11: ...er and fasten the side screws before applying power REMEMBER Always use safety glasses to protect your eyes when changing a lamp To replace the fuse Disconnect the fixture from AC power Make sure the fixture is cool Open the back cover by releasing 2 screws located on the right and left sides Fuses are located on the dimmer board inside the fixture To unscrew the fuse holder use flat blade screwdr...

Page 12: ...e screws never tight them only manually Portman recommends following the rules below when building a structure with Portman Spinner Before staring any works with Portman Spinners make sure that the surface onto which you are attaching Portman Spinner structure can support the weight of the structure and the fixtures Always use safety wires to secure all of the fixtures in the rig individually Neve...

Page 13: ...rs and hang them on the structures REMEMBER Do not mount more than 7 P3s on one Portman Spinner structure Always attach Portman Spinner structure to a mounting surface with at least two clamps REMEMBER Always secure all of the fixtures with safety wires Double check if all of the screws are tightened firmly REMEMBER Make sure that the mounting surface and clamps are capable of supporting the weigh...

Page 14: ...t sources at once or you can control each source individually from the MANUAL CONTROL option in the menu refer to the Menu chapter to learn how to manually control halogens To enter menu simply hold enter for 2 seconds DMX 512 modes The fixture automatically switches into DMX mode after receiving DMX data To learn how to change the DMX address or signal source wired or wireless refer to the Menu c...

Page 15: ...g DMX signal from the DMX IN 5 pin XLR socket WIRELESS Changes the DMX input to wireless This mode works only when WDMX card is installed Fixture is receiving DMX data from WDMX card RDM INFO MANUFACTURER Shows the name of the fixture s manufacturer DEVICE NAME Shows the fixture s name given by manufacturer DDEVICE LABEL Shows the fixture s name given by user RDM ID Shows the fixture s RDM unique ...

Page 16: ... 48 58 766 49 49 portmanlights com PortmanCustomLights Designed and made in oland EU Portman Lights sp z o o Help preserve the environment Ensure that this product is recycled at the end of its life Your supplier can give details of local arrangements for the disposal of Portman products ...

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