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Accent Spot SW 

Product code: 42542 

7.

 

Troubleshooting 

This troubleshooting guide contains solutions to problems which can be carried out by an ordinary 
person. The device does not contain user-serviceable parts. 

Unauthorized modifications to the device will render the warranty void. Such modifications may result in 
injuries and material damage. 

Refer servicing to instructed or skilled persons. Contact your Highlite International dealer in case the 
solution is not described in the table. 

Problem 

Probable cause(s) 

Solution 

The device does not 
function at all 

No power to the device 

 

Check if power is switched on and 
cables are plugged in 

Internal fuse is blown 

 

Disconnect the device and contact 
your Highlite International dealer 

The device responds 
erratically 

The factory settings of the device 
are changed 

 

Reset the device’s parameters to the 
default factory settings. See 6.6.7.7. 
Restoring Factory Settings 
on page 29 

The device does not 
respond to DMX 
control 

The controller is not connected 

 

Connect the controller 

The signal is reversed. The 3-pin 
DMX OUT of the controller does not 
match the DMX IN of the device 

 

Install a phase-reversing cable 
between the controller and the device 

The controller is defective 

 

Try using another controller 

The device responds 
erratically to DMX 
control 

Bad data link connection 

 

Examine connections and cables. 
Correct poor connections. Repair or 
replace damaged cables 

The data link is not terminated with 
a 120 Ω termination plug 

 

Insert a termination plug in the DMX 
OUT connector of the last device on 
the link 

Incorrect addressing  

 

Check address settings and correct, if 
necessary 

In case of a setup with multiple 
devices, one of the devices is 
defective and disturbs data 
transmission on the link 

 

To find out the defective device, 
bypass one device at a time until 
normal operation is restored 

No light or LEDs cut 
out intermittently 

LEDs are damaged 

 

Disconnect the device and contact 
your Highlite International dealer 

The power supply settings do not 
match local AC voltage and 
frequency 

 

Disconnect the device. Check the 
settings and correct, if necessary 

8.

 

Maintenance 

 

Safety Instructions for Maintenance 

 

DANGER 
Electric shock caused by dangerous voltage inside
 

Disconnect power supply before servicing or cleaning. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 42542

Page 1: ...Accent Spot SW Highlite International B V Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade the Netherlands Product code 42542 USER MANUAL ENGLISH V1...

Page 2: ...vice Non observance of the instructions in this user manual may result in serious injuries and damage of property 2022 Showtec All rights reserved No part of this document may be copied published or o...

Page 3: ...on 11 Personal Protective Equipment 11 Installation Site Requirements 11 Rigging 12 Angle Adjustment 13 Beamshaper Installation 13 Connecting to Power Supply 14 Power Linking of Multiple Devices 14 5...

Page 4: ...ormation 30 DMX Channels 30 RDM Information 31 RDM Details 31 Supported RDM PIDs for the Device 31 7 Troubleshooting 32 8 Maintenance 32 Safety Instructions for Maintenance 32 Preventive Maintenance 3...

Page 5: ...d under intended use is regarded as non intended and incorrect use Product Lifespan This device is not designed for permanent operation Disconnect the device from the electrical power supply when the...

Page 6: ...of the product Important Read and observe the instructions in this document Electrical hazard Provides important information about the disposal of this product Symbols on the Information Label This p...

Page 7: ...f the housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened Disconnect the device from electrical power supply before service and maintenance and when the device is not in use DANGER Electric s...

Page 8: ...xample by cracks or deep scratches Contact your Highlite International dealer for more information as servicing can be performed only by instructed or skilled persons If the device is dropped or struc...

Page 9: ...ser This product may be used by ordinary persons Maintenance may be carried by ordinary persons Installation and service shall be carried out only by instructed or skilled persons Contact your Highlit...

Page 10: ...40 The device can be used in many applications both in rental and fixed installations Front View 01 Lens 02 2 x Adjustment screws 03 Mounting bracket Fig 02 Back View 04 3 pin DMX signal connector IN...

Page 11: ...CRI 75 Refresh rate 1000 12000 Hz Operation and control Control Stand alone auto manual built in programs sound controlled Master Slave auto manual built in programs sound controlled DMX 512 RDM DMX c...

Page 12: ...ge of property If trussing systems are used installation must be carried out only by instructed or skilled persons Follow all applicable European national and local safety regulations concerning riggi...

Page 13: ...device follow the steps below 01 Use a clamp to attach the device to the supporting structure as shown in Fig 05 Make sure that the device cannot move freely 02 Secure the device with a secondary sus...

Page 14: ...the 2 adjustment screws 02 clockwise to tighten them Make sure that the device cannot move freely after the 2 adjustment screws 02 are tightened Fig 06 Beamshaper Installation The device is delivered...

Page 15: ...s power linking Power can be relayed to another device via the power OUT connector Note that the input and the output connectors have different designs one type cannot be connected to the other Power...

Page 16: ...devices set in a master slave operating mode The Accent Spot SW has 3 pin DMX signal IN and OUT connectors The pin assignment is as follows pin 1 ground pin 2 pin 3 Devices on a serial data link must...

Page 17: ...connect the pins and wires correctly as shown in Fig 08 Fig 08 Master Slave Setup The Accent Spot SW supports master slave control mode To connect multiple devices in master slave setup follow the st...

Page 18: ...re that you set the DMX starting address of each device correctly The Accent Spot SW has 3 personalities 3 channels 5 channels and 10 channels If you want to connect multiple devices on one data link...

Page 19: ...Spot SW supports the following control modes Stand alone Auto Manual Built in programs Sound controlled Master Slave Auto Manual Built in programs Sound controlled DMX 512 RDM 3 5 10 channels For more...

Page 20: ...in the Address menu See 5 3 5 DMX Addressing on page 17 and 6 6 1 1 DMX Address on page 23 02 Select the behavior of the device in case there is no DMX signal in the DMX Fail pop up submenu See 6 6 7...

Page 21: ...provides information about the operation modes of the device the software version the DMX channel mode and the temperature of the LEDs Note If no button is pressed after 30 seconds of inactivity the...

Page 22: ...21 Accent Spot SW Product code 42542 Menu Overview...

Page 23: ...22 Accent Spot SW Product code 42542...

Page 24: ...n configure the DMX settings of the device 01 Press the UP DOWN buttons to select one of the following options Address See 6 6 1 1 DMX Address Channels See 6 6 1 2 DMX Channel Mode 02 Press the SETUP...

Page 25: ...UP DOWN buttons to scroll through following options cold white warm white and amber 04 Press the SETUP button to confirm your selection and open the respective submenu where you can adjust the values...

Page 26: ...Program 1 In this built in program you can select one of the 7 color macros and add the strobe effect 01 Press the UP DOWN buttons to select COLOR 02 Press the SETUP button to confirm the selection 0...

Page 27: ...set the strobe frequency The adjustment range is 0 99 from off to high frequency 0 20 Hz 08 Press the SETUP button to confirm the selection Slave Mode In this menu you can set the slave mode of the de...

Page 28: ...ency See 6 6 7 3 Setting PWM Frequency 4 DMX Fail See 6 6 7 4 DMX Failure Settings 5 DMX Sync See 6 6 7 5 DMX Synchronization 6 Lock See 6 6 7 6 Display Lock 7 Factory See 6 6 7 7 Restoring Factory Se...

Page 29: ...Press the UP DOWN buttons to select one of the following 4 options 02 Press the SETUP button to confirm the selection DMX Failure Settings In this submenu you can determine the behavior of the device...

Page 30: ...he display lock 01 Press the UP DOWN buttons to choose between ON and OFF If you choose ON the device will lock the display on each start up and when no button is pressed after 30 seconds of inactivit...

Page 31: ...om low to high intensity 0 100 3 5 Amber 000 255 From low to high intensity 0 100 4 Color Presets 000 007 No function 008 043 Color 1 C255 W000 A000 044 079 Color 2 C000 W255 A000 080 115 Color 3 C000...

Page 32: ...he RDM responder IDs of all products of Highlite International start with the same 4 digits The first 7 digits of the RDM responder ID for each model are the same The last 5 digits are different for e...

Page 33: ...nal is reversed The 3 pin DMX OUT of the controller does not match the DMX IN of the device Install a phase reversing cable between the controller and the device The controller is defective Try using...

Page 34: ...tilated area it will need less frequent cleaning To establish a cleaning schedule examine the device at regular intervals during the first 100 hours of operation To clean the device follow the steps b...

Page 35: ...s side up Fragile Storage Clean the device before storing Follow the cleaning instructions in chapter 8 2 1 Basic Cleaning Instructions on page 33 Store the device in the original packaging if possibl...

Page 36: ...2022 Showtec...

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