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OPERATING DETERMINATIONS 

• This device is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the  
  device will serve you for a long time without defects.

 

• The minimum distance between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 0,5 meters. 
• The maximum ambient temperature 

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 = 45°C must never be exceeded. 

• The relative humidity must not exceed 50 % with an ambient temperature of 45° 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 dangers like short-circuit, burns, electric shock, crash etc. 
 
You endanger your own safety and the safety of others! 
 
 

Rigging 

 

Please follow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging, trussing and all other 
safety issues. 

 

Do not attempt the installation yourself ! 
Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized dealer !

 

 

Procedure: 

 

If a LED Sphere is lowered from the ceiling or high joists, professional trussing systems have to be 
used. 

 

Mount the LED Sphere to the trussing system. 

 

The LED Sphere must never be fixed swinging freely in the room.  

 

The installation must always be secured with a safety attachment, e.g. an appropriate safety net 
or safety-cable. 

 

When rigging, derigging or servicing the LED Sphere, always make sure, that the area below the 
installation place is blocked and staying in the area is forbidden.

 

 

 
Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property !

 

 

 

Connection with the mains

 

 

Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. 
Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place. 
 

 International 

EU Cable 

UK Cable 

US Cable 

Pin 

BROWN 

RED 

YELLOW/COPPER 

FASE 

BLUE 

BLACK 

SILVER 

NUL 

 

YELLOW/GREEN 

GREEN 

GREEN 

EARTH 

 
Make sure that the device is always connected 

properly

 to the earth!  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for LED Sphere Direct Control 100 V2

Page 1: ...LED Spere Direct Control 100 V2 ORDERCODE 41127 ...

Page 2: ...an rely on Showtec for more excellent lighting products We design and manufacture professional light equipment for the entertainment industry New products are being launched regularly We work hard to keep you our customer satisfied For more information iwant showtec info You can get some of the best quality best priced products on the market from Showtec So next time turn to Showtec for more great...

Page 3: ...ations Rigging Return Procedure Claims Description Features and Overview Backside Installation Set Up and Operation Fixture Linking Data Cabling Control Panel Menu Overview Control Modes Built in Programs 1 8 Sound Control Mode Manual Mode Master Slave Mode DMX Mode DMX Protocol Maintenance Replacing the Fuse Troubleshooting No Light No Response to DMX Product Specifications ...

Page 4: ...0 hours will be achieved under normal operational conditions If improving on this lifespan expectancy is of a higher priority place care in providing for lower operational temperatures This may include climatic environmental and the reduction of overall projection intensity SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation operation and maintenance of this device has to be qualified ...

Page 5: ... never crimped or damaged Check the device and the power cord from time to time Make sure that no side forces can impact on the truss system The cable insert or the female part in the device must never be strained There must always be sufficient cable to the device Otherwise the cable may be damaged which may lead to deadly electrical shocks If the external cable is damaged it has to be replaced b...

Page 6: ...o not attempt the installation yourself Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized dealer Procedure If a LED Sphere is lowered from the ceiling or high joists professional trussing systems have to be used Mount the LED Sphere to the trussing system The LED Sphere must never be fixed swinging freely in the room The installation must always be secured with a safety attachment e g an...

Page 7: ... 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 check after our announcement that the goods are at their disposal Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise It is ...

Page 8: ...signal connector IN 2 DMX signal connector OUT 3 Fuse 2A 250V 4 Power cable 5 Menu Buttons Display 6 Microphone 7 Safety Eye Installation Remove all packing materials from the LED Sphere Direct Control 100 Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed Connect all cables Note It s necessary to insert a XLR termination plug with 120 Ohm in the last fixture in order to ensure proper transmission...

Page 9: ...ard no more than 30 devices should be connected on one data link Connecting more than 30 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal Maximum recommended DMX data link distance 100 meters Maximum recommended number of LED Spheres on a DMX data link 30 fixtures Data Cabling To link fixtures together you m...

Page 10: ...here should be 1 6 7 A007 the DMX address of the third LED Sphere should be 7 6 13 A013 etc Please be sure that you don t have any overlapping channels in order to control each LED Sphere correctly If two or more LED Spheres are addressed similarly they will work similarly For address settings please refer to the instructions under Addressing menu Controlling After having addressed all LED Sphere ...

Page 11: ...of 8 built in programs CHE1 CHE8 Pay attention CHE9 is sound controlled Also see page 10 Built in Programs CHE1 Red to Fade out CHE2 Green to Fade out CHE3 Blue to Fade out CHE4 Red Green Red Green etc CHE5 Red Blue Red Blue etc CHE6 Green Blue Green Blue etc CHE7 RGB full white to Fade out CHE8 Red Green Blue Red Green Red Blue Green Blue Red Green Blue etc You are also able to adjust the Speed a...

Page 12: ...ress the Down button you are only able to create a full color Red Green or Blue The first digit of the display will move clockwise 4 Master Slave Mode 1 Use a 3 p XLR cable to connect the LED Sphere The pins 1 Earth 2 Signal 3 Signal 2 Link the units as shown in Fig 3 Connect a DMX signal cable from the first unit s DMX out socket to the second unit s in socket Repeat this process to link the seco...

Page 13: ...d the controller DMX Set up Fig 4 Note Link all DMX cables before connecting electric power 5 Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly Design your show according to your DMX controller functions After switching on the LED Sphere will automatically detect whether DMX 512 data is received or not If there is no data received the problem may be The XLR cable from th...

Page 14: ...ice or parts of the device have to be tightly connected and must not be corroded 2 There may not be any deformations on housings fixations and installation spots 3 Mechanically moving parts like axles eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing 4 The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue The Showtec LED Sphere requires almost no maintenance However you s...

Page 15: ...perates properly do not carry out following steps If the light effect does not operate properly refer servicing to a technician Response Suspect three potential problem areas the power supply the LEDs the fuse 1 If the device does not operate properly unplug the device 2 Power supply Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply 3 The LEDs Return the LED Sphere to your Showtec de...

Page 16: ...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 regained unplug both connectors and connect them directly together Have the d...

Page 17: ...MX Channels Red Green Blue Control Modes Standalone Built in Programs 1 9 Music control Manual Control Master slave DMX control Built in Microphone Only use Indoor RGB colourmixing Fuse 2A 250V DMX IN and DMX OUT Dimensions ø100cm Weight 16 Kg Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice Website www Showtec info Email service highlite nl ...

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