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1.2  Notational conventions

This manual uses the following notational conventions:

The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and 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 find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are

used in this manual.

Letterings

Displays

General information

 

8

Giga Bar Pix 8 UV

LED bar

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Page 3: ...l words 8 2 Safety instructions 11 3 Features 17 4 Installation 19 5 Starting up 23 6 Connections and controls 26 7 Operating 29 7 1 Starting the device 29 7 2 Main menu 29 7 3 Menu overview 36 7 4 Fu...

Page 4: ...ns in 10 channel DMX mode 39 8 Technical specifications 40 9 Plug and connection assignments 43 10 Troubleshooting 44 11 Cleaning 46 12 Protecting the environment 47 Table of contents 4 Giga Bar Pix 8...

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Page 6: ...available to all persons using this device If you sell the device to another user be sure that they also receive this manual Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous develo...

Page 7: ...h 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 Personal c...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided NOTICE This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous...

Page 10: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning suspended load Warning danger zone General information 10 Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...

Page 11: ...roperty damage No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical sensorial and intellectual abilities and having cor...

Page 12: ...m 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 hig...

Page 13: ...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 source WARN...

Page 14: ...NOTICE Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation Do not install the device near any direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames Safety instructions 14 Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...

Page 15: ...ons of this user manual Avoid heavy temperature fluctua tions and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to tem perature fluctuations for example after transport at low outside t...

Page 16: ...ult in damage to the device and possibly injure the user Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire NO...

Page 17: ...l effects n 144 LEDs in eight individually controllable segments n Pure UV light with low blue share n Flicker free light thanks to high PWM n Control via DMX 3 different modes and via buttons and dis...

Page 18: ...s over their lifetime This effect increases with higher operating temperature You can extend the service life of the illuminants by providing adequate ventilation and operating the LEDs with the lowes...

Page 19: ...table for transport or storage respectively You can install the unit in hanging or standing position When in use the device must always be attached to a solid surface or an approved truss Use the open...

Page 20: ...ways secure the device with a secondary safety attachment such as a safety cable or a safety chain NOTICE Risk of overheating The distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more...

Page 21: ...evice does not exceed the maximum permissible load capacity of the stand NOTICE Possible data transmission errors For error free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi nary mic...

Page 22: ...Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer Installation 22 Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...

Page 23: ...reate all connections while the device is off Use the shortest possible high quality cables for all connections Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards Starting up Giga Bar Pix 8...

Page 24: ...X device Connect 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...

Page 25: ...master slave mode the first unit will control the other units for an automatic sound activated synchronized show This function is ideal when you want to start a show immediately Connect the DMX output...

Page 26: ...6 Connections and controls Connections and controls 26 Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...

Page 27: ...Display 5 MODE Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items 6 SETUP Selects an option of the respective operating mode 7 UP Navigates upwards in a menu list Increases the displayed value by...

Page 28: ...9 DMX IN DMX input 10 DMX OUT DMX output 11 POWER OUT IEC chassis socket for the power supply cable to the next unit Connections and controls 28 Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...

Page 29: ...to activate the main menu and select an operating mode Use UP and DOWN to change the respectively indicated value When the display shows the desired value press MODE If you don t press any button for...

Page 30: ...SP99 fast as well as SPFL flash effect To adjust the strobe frequency of the automatic mode press SETUP repeatedly until the dis play shows FSxx With UP and DOWN you can now select a value between SP...

Page 31: ...splay shows d001 d512 Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller The following table shows the highest possible first DMX address for the various DMX modes Mode Highes...

Page 32: ...ay turns dark Then the settings have been applied To return to the parent menu without making changes press MODE This setting is only relevant if the device is serving as Slave in a Master Slave confi...

Page 33: ...is activates a sound controlled auto matic show Now you can adjust the sensitivity of the built in microphone for sound control Use UP and DOWN to select a value between 0 low sensitivity and 31 high...

Page 34: ...ss SETUP repeatedly until the display shows Uxxx With UP and DOWN you can now select a value between U000 dark and U255 bright Now you can set the flash rate of the dimmer Press SETUP repeatedly until...

Page 35: ...s SPxx With UP and DOWN you can now select a value between SP01 slow and SP99 fast or SPFL maximum To adjust the strobe frequency press SETUP repeatedly until the display shows FSxx With UP and DOWN y...

Page 36: ...7 3 Menu overview Operating 36 Giga Bar Pix 8 UV LED bar...

Page 37: ...7 4 Functions in 2 channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 1 0 255 Dimmer 0 to 100 for all LEDs 2 0 255 Strobe effect increasing speed Operating Giga Bar Pix 8 UV 37 LED bar...

Page 38: ...t 3 0 255 Dimmer 0 bis 100 of the LEDs in the 3 Segment 4 0 255 Dimmer 0 bis 100 of the LEDs in the 4 Segment 5 0 255 Dimmer 0 bis 100 of the LEDs in the 5 Segment 6 0 255 Dimmer 0 bis 100 of the LEDs...

Page 39: ...4 0 255 Dimmer 0 bis 100 of the LEDs in the 3 Segment 5 0 255 Dimmer 0 bis 100 of the LEDs in the 4 Segment 6 0 255 Dimmer 0 bis 100 of the LEDs in the 5 Segment 7 0 255 Dimmer 0 bis 100 of the LEDs...

Page 40: ...l properties Beam angle 30 Control DMX buttons and display on the unit Number of DMX channels 2 8 or 10 Input connections Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14 DMX control XLR chassis plug 3 pin Output...

Page 41: ...A 250 V slow blow Protection class IP20 Mounting options hanging standing Dimensions W H D 1020 mm 80 mm 65 mm Weight 1 5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 C 40 C Relative humidity 50 non con...

Page 42: ...o Colour mixture UV LED type SMD Fanless Yes Remote control Not possible Wireless DMX No Housing colour black LEDs individually controllable No Further information Technical specifications 42 Giga Bar...

Page 43: ...cket 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...

Page 44: ...ables 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 occur duri...

Page 45: ...er connection 2 If the display is not flashing but there is still no response check the address settings and the DMX polarity 3 Try using another DMX controller 4 Check whether the DMX cables run near...

Page 46: ...frequency of cleaning depends on the operating environment wet smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the optics of the device n Clean with a soft cloth using...

Page 47: ...es and markings on the packaging This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE in its currently valid version Do not dispose with your normal househo...

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