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This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow

the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make

sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that

the buyer also receives this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to

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Blade Sting 8 RGBW Beam Mover

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Summary of Contents for Blade Sting 8 RGBW Beam Mover

Page 1: ...Blade Sting 8 RGBW Beam Mover moving head user manual...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 18 01 2016 ID 375688...

Page 3: ...tions 10 3 Features 17 4 Installation and starting up 18 5 Connections and controls 24 6 Operating 30 6 1 Operating modes 31 6 2 System settings 35 6 3 Menu overview 38 6 4 Functions in 12 channel DMX...

Page 4: ...Functions in 44 channel DMX mode 50 7 Technical specifications 55 8 Plug and connection assignments 57 9 Troubleshooting 58 10 Cleaning 60 11 Protecting the environment 61 Table of contents moving hea...

Page 5: ...ll other instructions Keep the manual for future reference Make sure that it is available to all those using the device If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual O...

Page 6: ...word search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms...

Page 7: ...d italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics Examples 24ch OFF 1 3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will...

Page 8: ...ituation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided CAUTION This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if...

Page 9: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning suspended load Warning danger zone General notes Blade Sting 8 RGBW Beam Mover 9...

Page 10: ...is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use This device may be used only by persons with suf...

Page 11: ...the unit They could swallow the pieces and choke Never let children unattended use electrical devices DANGER Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high...

Page 12: ...e to do so could result in electric shock death or fire If in doubt seek advice from a regis tered electrician WARNING Eye damage caused by high light intensity Never look directly into the light sour...

Page 13: ...secure the device with a secondary safety attachment such as a safety cable or a safety chain The carrying capacity of the truss or other mounting must be sufficient for the intended number of devices...

Page 14: ...s connected to the device Persons staying near the device could be injured or frightened Before you turn on the device and during the operation always ensure that nobody stays close to the device If w...

Page 15: ...ply Before connecting the device ensure that the input voltage AC outlet matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker Failure to d...

Page 16: ...uct may possibly react with the coating of your parquet linoleum laminate or PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains In case of doubt do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor...

Page 17: ...X 4 different modes and buttons and display on the unit n 6 preprogrammed automatic shows n Sound control n Stand alone mode n Master Slave mode n powerCon connectors for self supply and for supplying...

Page 18: ...kaging material suitable for transport or storage respectively Lift the device only at the base When lifted at the rotatable mounting the device may be dam aged You can install the device standing or...

Page 19: ...re the device with a secondary safety attachment such as a safety cable or a safety chain The carrying capacity of the truss or other mounting must be sufficient for the intended number of devices Not...

Page 20: ...connected to the device Persons staying near the device could be injured or frightened Before you turn on the device and during the operation always ensure that nobody stays close to the device If wo...

Page 21: ...error free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi nary microphone cables Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli fiers Installation and...

Page 22: ...itionally secure the device by a safety rope against falling A Quick release hole for attaching Omega brackets B Safety rope hole Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off Use the...

Page 23: ...nnect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one and so on to form a daisy chain Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a res...

Page 24: ...5 Connections and controls Connections and controls moving head 24...

Page 25: ...1 8 LED RGBW 2 Grab handle 3 Operating panel with display 4 Connector panel with main switch voltage supply and DMX connections Connections and controls Blade Sting 8 RGBW Beam Mover 25...

Page 26: ...Operating panel with display Connections and controls moving head 26...

Page 27: ...menu items Closes an opened submenu 7 Setup Selects an option of the respective operating mode confirms the set value 8 Up Increases the displayed value by one 9 Down Decreases the displayed value by...

Page 28: ...Connector panel with main switch voltage supply and DMX connections Connections and controls moving head 28...

Page 29: ...11 Power In Lockable powerCON input socket NAC3FA for power supply 12 Power Out Lockable powerCON output socket to supply further devices 13 DMX In DMX input 14 DMX Out DMX output 15 Fuse holder Conne...

Page 30: ...t is in progress At the same time all axes are moved to the respective starting position The device is then ready for use Press repeatedly Mode or Up or Down to select an operating mode n AUTO n SHOW...

Page 31: ...lay shows AUTO Automatic operation starts immediately with the last used settings Several auto operation parameters can be adjusted in the Auto menu Switch to operating mode AUTO and use Setup to open...

Page 32: ...h frequency setting for strobe effect Freq LED Dimmer Dimmer setting Dimmer and flash frequency setting for strobe effect Freq Pan p Auto Rotation follows preprogrammed show programmes Pan p Manual Ro...

Page 33: ...s repeatedly Mode or Up or Down until the display shows SHOW Press Setup and use Up and Down to select one of the preprogrammed automatic shows Show1 Show6 Sound control can only be activated when the...

Page 34: ...om 001 512 Use Mode to return to the parent menu and use Up or Down to highlight the menu item Channel Now you can select one of the following DMX modes n 12Chs twelve channels n 16Chs sixteen channel...

Page 35: ...Slave in a Master Slave configuration and is not controlled via DMX To activate the operating mode repeatedly press Mode or Up or Down until the display shows SLAVE To quit the operating mode press a...

Page 36: ...ion Duration display backlight 5s 10s 20s 30s or on Adjust Fine adjustment of the three movement axis Pan Tilt1 and Tilt2 Reset Reset of all device settings When resetting to factory defaults the disp...

Page 37: ...you can enable or disable the axis stop at position 90 degree 180 degree 360 degree or 540 degree About General device data query With Setup the information menu to call available data is opened X Ang...

Page 38: ...6 3 Menu overview Menu AUTO Operating moving head 38...

Page 39: ...Menus SHOW SOUND DMX SLAVE Operating Blade Sting 8 RGBW Beam Mover 39...

Page 40: ...Menu SETTINGS Operating moving head 40...

Page 41: ...osition 3 0 255 Tilting movement 1 upper LED row 0 90 180 4 0 255 Fine adjustment tilting position 1 upper LED row 5 0 255 Tilting movement 2 lower LED row 0 90 180 6 0 255 Fine adjustment tilting pos...

Page 42: ...e rotation movement speed increasing 193 255 Counter clockwise rotation movement speed increasing 9 0 255 Intensity red LED 0 100 10 0 255 Intensity green LED 0 100 11 0 255 Intensity blue LED 0 100 1...

Page 43: ...ine adjustment tilting position 1 upper LED row 5 0 255 Tilting movement 2 lower LED row 0 90 180 6 0 255 Fine adjustment tilting position 2 lower LED row 7 0 255 Movement speed rotation and tilting m...

Page 44: ...alue Function 9 0 255 Dimmer function all LEDs 10 0 255 Intensity red LED 0 100 11 0 255 Intensity green LED 0 100 12 0 255 Intensity blue LED 0 100 13 0 255 Intensity white LED 0 100 Operating moving...

Page 45: ...how no 03 50 59 Preprogrammed automatic show no 04 60 69 Preprogrammed automatic show no 05 70 79 Preprogrammed automatic show no 06 80 129 No function 130 255 Sound controlled operation increasing se...

Page 46: ...4 0 255 Fine adjustment tilting position 1 upper LED row 5 0 255 Tilting movement 2 lower LED row 0 90 180 6 0 255 Fine adjustment tilting position 2 lower LED row 7 0 255 Movement speed rotation and...

Page 47: ...y white LED1 0 100 13 0 255 Intensity red LED2 0 100 14 0 255 Intensity green LED2 0 100 15 0 255 Intensity blue LED2 0 100 16 0 255 Intensity white LED2 0 100 17 0 255 Intensity red LED3 0 100 18 0 2...

Page 48: ...5 Intensity white LED4 0 100 25 0 255 Intensity red LED5 0 100 26 0 255 Intensity green LED5 0 100 27 0 255 Intensity blue LED5 0 100 28 0 255 Intensity white LED5 0 100 29 0 255 Intensity red LED6 0...

Page 49: ...y green LED7 0 100 35 0 255 Intensity blue LED7 0 100 36 0 255 Intensity white LED7 0 100 37 0 255 Intensity red LED8 0 100 38 0 255 Intensity green LED8 0 100 39 0 255 Intensity blue LED8 0 100 40 0...

Page 50: ...4 0 255 Fine adjustment tilting position 1 upper LED row 5 0 255 Tilting movement 2 lower LED row 0 90 180 6 0 255 Fine adjustment tilting position 2 lower LED row 7 0 255 Movement speed rotation and...

Page 51: ...13 0 255 Intensity white LED1 0 100 14 0 255 Intensity red LED2 0 100 15 0 255 Intensity green LED2 0 100 16 0 255 Intensity blue LED2 0 100 17 0 255 Intensity white LED2 0 100 18 0 255 Intensity red...

Page 52: ...5 Intensity white LED4 0 100 26 0 255 Intensity red LED5 0 100 27 0 255 Intensity green LED5 0 100 28 0 255 Intensity blue LED5 0 100 29 0 255 Intensity white LED5 0 100 30 0 255 Intensity red LED6 0...

Page 53: ...y green LED7 0 100 36 0 255 Intensity blue LED7 0 100 37 0 255 Intensity white LED7 0 100 38 0 255 Intensity red LED8 0 100 39 0 255 Intensity green LED8 0 100 40 0 255 Intensity blue LED8 0 100 41 0...

Page 54: ...no 03 50 59 Preprogrammed automatic show no 04 60 69 Preprogrammed automatic show no 05 70 79 Preprogrammed automatic show no 06 80 129 No function 130 255 Sound controlled operation increasing sensi...

Page 55: ...Flash frequency strobe effect 0 20 Hz Dimmer 0 100 12 bit Light power Red 5845 Lux 1 m 549 Lux 5 m Green 18010 Lux 1 m 1252 Lux 5 m Blue 4375 Lux 1 m 166 Lux 5 m White 21160 Lux 1 m 1811 Lux 5 m Opera...

Page 56: ...Dimensions W H D 405 mm 378 mm 150 mm Weight 6 8 kg Technical specifications moving head 56...

Page 57: ...et the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller a short circuit or just a not working light show The unit offers a 3 pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3 pin XLR plug for D...

Page 58: ...d DMX cables and do not use ordi nary microphone cables Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli fiers In the following we list a few common problems that may occ...

Page 59: ...er 1 Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer ence to a DMX interface circuit 2 Try using another DMX controller If the procedures rec...

Page 60: ...tion of dirt on the optics of the device n Clean with a soft cloth using our lamp and lens cleaner item no 280122 n Always dry the parts carefully The fan grids of the device must be cleaned on a regu...

Page 61: ...ollow the notes and markings on the packaging This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE Do not dispose with your normal household waste Dispose o...

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