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Ordercode: 41394 

Expression 550S 

 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

Problem Probable 

cause(s) 

Solution 

One or more 

fixtures do not 

function at all 

No power to the fixture 

• 

Check if power is switched on and 

cables are plugged in 

Primary fuse blown 

• 

Replace fuse 

Fixtures reset 

correctly, but all 

respond 
erratically or not 

at all to the 

controller 

The controller is not connected. • 

Connect 

controller. 

 

3-pin/5-pin XLR Out of the 
controller does not match XLR Out 

of the first fixture on the link (i.e. 

signal is reversed) 

• 

Install a phase reversing cable 

between the controller and the 

first fixture on the link 

Fixtures reset 

correctly, but 
some respond 

erratically or not 

at all to the 
controller 

Poor data quality 

• 

Check data quality. If much lower 

than 100 percent, the problem 
may be a bad data link 

connection, poor quality or 

broken cables, missing termination 
plug, or a defective fixture 

disturbing the link 

Bad data link connection 

• 

Inspect connections and cables. 

Correct poor connections. Repair 
or replace damaged cables 

Data link not terminated with 120 
Ohm termination plug 

• 

Insert termination plug in output 
jack of the last fixture on the link 

Incorrect addressing of the fixtures  • 

Check address setting 

One of the fixtures is defective and 
disturbs data transmission on the 

link 

• 

Bypass one fixture at a time until 

normal operation is restored: 
unplug both connectors and 

connect them directly together. 

• 

Have the defective fixture 
serviced by a qualified technician  

3-pin/5-pin XLR Out on the fixtures 

does not match (pins 2 and 3 

reversed) 

• 

Install a phase-reversing cable 
between the fixtures or swap pin 2 

and 3 in the fixture that behaves 

erratically  

No light or LEDs 

cut out 

intermittently 

Fixture is too hot 

• 

Allow the fixture to cool down 

• Clean 

the 

fan 

• Make 

sure 

that 

air vents and the 

front lens are not blocked 

• 

Turn up the air conditioning 

LEDs damaged 

• 

Disconnect the fixture and return it 

to your dealer 

The power supply settings do not 

match local AC voltage and 
frequency 

• 

Disconnect fixture. Check settings 

and correct if necessary 

 

Summary of Contents for 41394

Page 1: ...Expression 550S V1 Highlite International B V Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade the Netherlands Ordercode 41394 MANUAL ENGLISH...

Page 2: ...Data Cabling 12 Control Panel 13 Control Mode 13 DMX Addressing 13 Menu Overview 14 Main Menu Options 15 1 Address 15 2 Personality 16 3 Perform 16 3 1 Fans 16 3 2 Pan Tilt 16 3 3 Blackout 17 3 4 Dim...

Page 3: ...channels CMY 30 Channel Settings 32 Maintenance 33 Replacing the Fuse 33 Gobo Size 34 Replacing a gobo from the rotating gobo wheel 34 Rotating Gobo Wheel 35 Troubleshooting 36 No Light 36 No Response...

Page 4: ...owtec Expression 550S Mounting bracket with quick locks Safety cable User manual LED Expected Lifespan LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time HEAT is the dominant factor that leads to the acce...

Page 5: ...force when installing or operating the device Only use the device indoors avoid contact with water or other liquids Only operate the fixture after having checked if the housing is firmly closed and al...

Page 6: ...temperature of 40 C If this device is operated in any other way than the one described in this manual the product may suffer damages and the warranty becomes void Any other operation may lead to dang...

Page 7: ...n with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power plug Always check if the right color cable is connected to the right place International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable Pin L BROWN RED YELL...

Page 8: ...mber 04 A brief description of the symptoms Claims The client has the obligation to check the delivered goods immediately upon delivery for any short comings and or visible defects or perform this che...

Page 9: ...wheel 8 metal gobos open 3 facet prism Housing Metal flame retardant plastic Connections 3 pin 5 pin XLR data connectors PowerCON power connector IN OUT IP rating IP20 Fuse T2 5AL 250V Dimensions 205...

Page 10: ...ing is removed Connect all cables Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing Damages c...

Page 11: ...mode CUSTOM Multiple Expressions Master Slave control 01 Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing Leave at least 0 5 meter on all sides for air circulation 02 Use a 3 pin 5 pin XLR cable to connect...

Page 12: ...onnect the first unit s DMX out socket with the second unit s in socket using a DMX signal cable Repeat this process to link the second third and fourth units 05 Supply electric power Plug electric ma...

Page 13: ...s on a power link 240V 13 fixtures Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables You can purchase DAP Audio certified DMX cables directly from a dealer distributor or construct yo...

Page 14: ...of the third Expression should be 24 23 47 047 etc Please be sure that you do not have any overlapping channels in order to control each Expression correctly If two or more Expressions are addressed s...

Page 15: ...14 Ordercode 41394 Expression 550S Menu Overview...

Page 16: ...ion 02 Press the ENTER button to open the main menu 03 Press the UP DOWN buttons to toggle through the main menu options 04 Press the ENTER button to open the desired submenu 1 Address With this menu...

Page 17: ...OWN buttons to choose one of the available fan speed modes SLOW NORMAL FAST and AUTO 02 If you have chosen AUTO the fan speed will depend on the device s current temperature and will be adjusted autom...

Page 18: ...the ENTER button to reset DMX display 3 8 Display On 01 Press the UP DOWN buttons to choose between SHORT and LONG 02 Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice 03 If you have chosen SHORT the disp...

Page 19: ...u it will be necessary to insert the password The password can be inserted by pressing the buttons in the following order UP DOWN UP DOWN and ENTER to confirm 3 11 3 Recovery 01 In order to restore th...

Page 20: ...ice s behavior depends on the adjustments made in EDIT menu see page 19 TEST The device will test all its functions and features SLAVE The device will react the same as the master device 02 Press the...

Page 21: ...m OFF to high frequency FOCUS 0 255 from small to big GOBO 0 255 gobo adjustment GOBO ROTATION 0 255 gobo indexing rotation PRISM 0 255 prism adjustment TIME 0 255 step duration from 0 1 to approximat...

Page 22: ...will show the device s current temperature 04 If you have chosen VERSION press the ENTER button to open The display will show the current software version 05 If you have chosen RDM press the ENTER bu...

Page 23: ...TILT and ZOOM Focus 02 Press the ENTER button to open 03 Press the UP DOWN buttons to calibrate pan tilt or zoom The adjustment range is between 0 255 7 2 RGBtoW 01 Press the UP DOWN buttons to choos...

Page 24: ...Channel 6 Continuous Pan 0 Not functional 1 127 Clockwise rotation from slow to fast 128 254 Counterclockwise rotation from fast to slow 255 Stop Channel 7 Dimmer 0 255 Dimmer intensity from OFF to f...

Page 25: ...ockwise rotation CCW from slow to fast Channel 15 Gobo functions Dimmer and CH14 must be open 0 125 Gobo indexing 0 360 126 165 Gobo bounce effect from slow to fast 166 170 Stop 171 210 Clockwise rota...

Page 26: ...wise rotation from slow to fast 128 254 Counterclockwise rotation from fast to slow 255 Stop Channel 7 Red Dimmer must be open 0 255 Gradual adjustment Red from 0 100 Channel 8 Green Dimmer must be op...

Page 27: ...119 Gobo 5 shake effect from slow to fast 120 127 Gobo 6 shake effect from slow to fast 128 135 Gobo 7 shake effect from slow to fast 136 143 Gobo 8 shake effect from slow to fast 144 196 Clockwise ro...

Page 28: ...Move the slider up in order to move head vertically TILT Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other 0 255 128 center The head can be turned by 270 and stopped at any position you...

Page 29: ...0 50 69 Red 0 Green 100 Blue Up 70 89 Red 0 Green Down Blue 100 90 109 Red Up Green 0 Blue 100 110 129 Red 100 Green 0 Blue Down 130 149 Red 100 Green Up Blue Up 150 169 Red Down Green Down Blue 100...

Page 30: ...etween 8 143 0 125 Gobo indexing 0 360 126 165 Gobo bounce effect from slow to fast 166 170 Stop 171 210 Clockwise rotation CW from fast to slow 211 215 Stop 216 255 Counterclockwise rotation CCW from...

Page 31: ...0 Not functional 1 127 Clockwise rotation from slow to fast 128 254 Counterclockwise rotation from fast to slow 255 Stop Channel 7 Cyan Dimmer must be open 0 255 Gradual adjustment Cyan from 0 100 Ch...

Page 32: ...fast 120 127 Gobo 6 shake effect from slow to fast 128 135 Gobo 7 shake effect from slow to fast 136 143 Gobo 8 shake effect from slow to fast 144 196 Clockwise rotation CW from slow to fast 197 202...

Page 33: ...CUSTOM 100 109 TEST 110 119 Reset 120 129 Not functional 130 139 Dimming curve 0 OFF 140 149 Dimming curve 1 DIM1 150 159 Dimming curve 2 DIM2 160 169 Dimming curve 3 DIM3 170 179 Dimming curve 4 DIM4...

Page 34: ...lens clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth Do not use alcohol or solvents The front lens will require weekly cleaning as smoke fluid tends to build up residues reducing the light output very quick...

Page 35: ...ng gobo wheel Fig 07 01 Before removing the top part of the housing make sure that the moving head is in the horizontal position The lens position should be on the bottom symmetrically speaking 02 Loo...

Page 36: ...a pair of pliers 08 Place the new gobo in the gobo holder Carefully put the pinchcock back gently press the pinchcock a little bit together You can use a pair of pliers 09 Put the gobo holder back At...

Page 37: ...lacing the fuse 04 If all of the above appears to be O K plug the unit in again 05 If you are unable to determine the cause of the problem do not open the Expression as this may damage the unit and th...

Page 38: ...connections and cables Correct poor connections Repair or replace damaged cables Data link not terminated with 120 Ohm termination plug Insert termination plug in output jack of the last fixture on th...

Page 39: ...4400 Lux 2m Beam angle 12 Pan Tilt range 540 270 Dimmer 0 100 Strobe 0 20Hz Gobo wheel 8 metal gobos open Prism 3 facet prism Housing Metal flame retardant plastic DMX control via standard DMX control...

Page 40: ...39 Ordercode 41394 Expression 550S Dimensions...

Page 41: ...40 Ordercode 41394 Expression 550S Notes...

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