154.001UK User Manual
Caution: Please read this manual carefully before operating
Damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the FC4 controller for your effect lighting setup. This desktop or floor mounted
controller is specifically designed to operate QTX SmartLIGHT RGBW and RGBWAV fixtures. Please read
this manual to achieve the best results from your product.
Unpacking
Your FC4 controller should reach you in good condition, supplied with an RJ45 connection lead.
If there is any damage or items missing from the packaging, contact your dealer immediately.
Warning
To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose electrical parts to rain or moisture.
If any liquids are spilled on the housing, allow it to dry out and have checked by qualified personnel.
Avoid any impact, dropping or extreme pressure to the housing.
No user serviceable parts inside - do not open the case. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Placement
The FC4 can be used on the floor as a foot controller or on a desktop, pressing the pads by hand
Ensure that the FC4 is positioned on a flat stable surface with adequate clearance for the RJ45 cable
Cleaning
Use a soft dry or slightly damp to clean the housing
Do not use solvents
Setting up
The FC4 is powered directly from the RJ45 connector of a QTX SmartLIGHT unit. This lead (supplied with
the FC4) also carries the control signal back to the SmartLIGHT unit.
Up to 32 units can be controlled together from the FC4.
After connecting the first SmartLIGHT fixture to the FC4, connect XLR leads from the DMX OUT connector
to the DMX IN of the next fixture and then from DMX OUT to DMX IN of the third fixture and so on to
connect all SmartLIGHT units in a chain, as shown below.
For SL-H7 and SL-H12 six-colour units, set the DMX address on each fixture to “A001”
For SL-36, SL-64, SL-Q8 and SL-Q12 quad colour units, set the DMX address on each fixture to “A011”
This will ensure that the correct RGBW or RGBWAV instructions are sent to the appropriate fixtures.