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BTL-30

Battery Truss Light LED

LED spotlight

user manual

Summary of Contents for BTL-30

Page 1: ...BTL 30 Battery Truss Light LED LED spotlight user manual ...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 18 03 2016 ID 361459 V2 ...

Page 3: ...ty instructions 10 3 Features 17 4 Installation 18 4 1 Dealing with lithium batteries 23 5 Starting up 25 6 Connections and controls 27 7 Instructions for use 33 7 1 Starting up the device 33 7 2 Operating controls on the unit 33 7 3 Menu diagram 36 7 4 Functions in DMX mode 37 Table of contents BTL 30 Battery Truss Light LED 3 ...

Page 4: ...8 Technical specifications 39 9 Plug and connection assignments 40 10 Troubleshooting 41 11 Cleaning 43 12 Protecting the environment 44 Table of contents LED spotlight 4 ...

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 Our products are subject to a process of continuous development Thus they are subject to change General notes BTL 30 Battery Truss Light LED 5 ...

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 Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will gladly assist you General notes LED spot...

Page 7: ... displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics Examples 24ch OFF References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number In the electronic version of the manual you can click the cross reference to jump to the specified location Example See Ä Cross references on page 7 Letterings Displays Cross references General notes BTL 30 Batter...

Page 8: ...dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided WARNING This combination of symbol and 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 situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not ...

Page 9: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning high voltage Warning suspended load Warning danger zone General notes BTL 30 Battery Truss Light LED 9 ...

Page 10: ...ing con ditions 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 sufficient physical sensorial and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a ...

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 voltages may be present Never remove any covers There are no user serviceable parts inside Do not use the device if covers protectors or optical components are missing or damaged Safety Safety instruc...

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 source WARNING Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights Safety instructions LED spotlight 12 ...

Page 13: ...um bat teries can cause severe injuries Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec tion NOTICE Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots Do not place the device near any direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames Safety instructions BTL 30 Battery Truss Light LED 13 ...

Page 14: ...ecting 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 do so could result 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 Saf...

Page 15: ...teries Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries NOTICE Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period Safety instructions BTL 30 Battery Truss Light LED 15 ...

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 but use felt pad floor protectors or a carpet Safety instructions LED spotlight 16 ...

Page 17: ... via the supplied infrared remote control and via buttons and display on the unit n Numerous pre programmed mixed colours and effects n Sound control via built in microphone n Can be mounted in 3 point trusses n Battery or mains powered n Suitable for use in clubs bars theatres exhibitions etc or for mobile use Features BTL 30 Battery Truss Light LED 17 ...

Page 18: ...ransportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage respectively WARNING Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment such as a safety cable or a safety chain Installation LED spotli...

Page 19: ...st always be below 40 C 104 F NOTICE Use of stands When mounting the device onto a stand ensure that the stand is in a safe and stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum permissible load capacity of the stand Installation BTL 30 Battery Truss Light LED 19 ...

Page 20: ... stand as well as standing or hanging upside down When in use the device must be mounted at a solid surface or clamped to an approved truss Use the threads provided for mounting Always work from a stable platform whenever installing moving or servicing the unit Block access under the work area The safety cable must be routed through the safety eyelet in the housing Ä Chapter 6 Con nections and con...

Page 21: ... dimmer The infrared receiver for the IR remote control signals is located between the LEDs on the front panel of the device Make sure that it is not obstructed Infrared sensor for the IR remote control signal Installation BTL 30 Battery Truss Light LED 21 ...

Page 22: ...e pole points to the housing base of the remote control Slide the battery holder back into the remote until it clicks into place When shipping the battery is already installed in the remote and protected against discharge by a transparent plastic foil Remove the plastic foil prior to first use Inserting the battery into the remote control Installation LED spotlight 22 ...

Page 23: ...es in a cool dry place ideally in the original packaging Store lithium batteries away from heat sources e g radiators or sunlight Lithium batteries are hermetically sealed Never attempt to open a lithium battery If the battery housing is damaged small amounts of the electrolyte may leak out If this should happen seal the lithium battery in airtight packaging and wipe up the traces of electrolyte u...

Page 24: ...e intended for the purpose Before disposing of the device remove the lithium batteries Protect used lithium batteries against potential short circuits e g by covering the poles with adhesive tape Only use powder extinguishers or other suitable extinguishing agents to extinguish a burning lithium battery Installation LED spotlight 24 ...

Page 25: ...eate 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 BTL 30 Battery Truss Light LED 25 ...

Page 26: ...her DMX 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 with a resistor 110 Ω W Connections in DMX mode Starting up LED spotlight 26 ...

Page 27: ...6 Connections and controls Connections and controls BTL 30 Battery Truss Light LED 27 ...

Page 28: ...X input 3 DMX OUT DMX output 4 Infrared receiver for the IR remote control signal 5 Display 6 MIC Microphone for sound control 7 Button MENU Activates the main menu and moves between menu items Closes an opened sub menu Connections and controls LED spotlight 28 ...

Page 29: ...R Remaining battery capacity display When all the LEDs are on the battery is fully charged If only the red LED is on the unit must be connected to the mains again to charge as soon as possible 12 POWER IN IEC chassis plug for operating voltage supply 13 POWER OUT IEC chassis socket for the power supply cable to the next unit 14 Notches for threading a safety rope Connections and controls BTL 30 Ba...

Page 30: ...Remote control Connections and controls LED spotlight 30 ...

Page 31: ... for colour selection Use n W for white light n R G or B for base colours red green and blue n the coloured buttons for directly selecting a mixed colour 24 FLASH Automatic change of all colours 25 STROBE Stroboscope effect Connections and controls BTL 30 Battery Truss Light LED 31 ...

Page 32: ...26 FADE Fade effect 27 SMOOTH Sound control Connections and controls LED spotlight 32 ...

Page 33: ...operation mode 7 2 Operating controls on the unit Press MENU to activate the main menu and select an operating mode Use UP and DOWN to change the respectively indicated value The changes are applied immediately The set values are retained even when the device is disconnected from the mains power supply Instructions for use BTL 30 Battery Truss Light LED 33 ...

Page 34: ...ely Press MENU repeatedly until the display shows P xxx The unit displays 13 different colours in succession with each colour displayed separately With UP and DOWN you can select the progress speed from slow display shows P 001 to fast display shows P 255 The changes are applied immediately Press MENU repeatedly until the display shows L xxx The unit displays 13 different colours in succession wit...

Page 35: ...ly until the display shows r xxx The unit now displays a mixed colour composed of red green blue and white You can use UP and DOWN to set the intensity of each colour in the range from 0 to 255 Menu item r xxx can be used to set the intensity of the colour red menu item g xxx for the intensity of the colour green menu item b xxx for the intensity of the colour blue and menu item U xxx for the inte...

Page 36: ...7 3 Menu diagram Instructions for use LED spotlight 36 ...

Page 37: ... channel 6 0 50 4 0 255 Intensity Blue 0 bis 100 if channel 6 0 50 5 0 255 Intensity white 0 bis 100 if channel 6 0 50 6 Automatic programme 0 50 Strobe effect brightness adjustment by channel 1 colour selection by channel 2 5 51 100 Automatic colour change 101 150 Automatic colour mixing 151 200 Automatic colour blending Instructions for use BTL 30 Battery Truss Light LED 37 ...

Page 38: ...Channel Value Function 201 255 Colour change with sound control 7 0 255 Process speed slow fast if channel 6 0 200 Instructions for use LED spotlight 38 ...

Page 39: ...voltage 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Built in rechargeable battery lithium ion battery 11 1 V 7200 mAh Fuse 5 mm 20 mm 5 A fast blow Operating time after a battery charging 4 h four colours 8 h one colour Power consumption 30 W Dimensions W H D 120 mm 168 mm 110 mm 15 35in 15 55in 5 31in Weight 1 6 kg Technical specifications BTL 30 Battery Truss Light LED 39 ...

Page 40: ...to a socket 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 DMX input Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug Pin Configuration 1 Ground shielding 2 Signal inverted DMX cold signal 3 Signal DMX hot sign...

Page 41: ...bles 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 during operation We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting Troubleshooting BTL 30 Battery Truss Light LED 41 ...

Page 42: ...MX controller 4 Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer ence to the DMX interface circuit The built in battery can no longer be recharged Do not attempt to replace the built in battery yourself Please contact our service centre If the procedures recommended above do not succeed please contact our Service Center You can find the con...

Page 43: ...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 regular basis to remove dust and dirt Before cleaning switch off the device and disconnect AC powered devices from the mains Use a lint free damp cloth for cleaning Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning Opti...

Page 44: ... the device remove the lithium batteries Protect used lithium batteries against potential short circuits e g by covering the poles with adhesive tape Lithium batteries contain some hazardous chemicals so they must not be thrown away with the normal household waste or burned but must be disposed of in accordance with local reg ulations on the disposal of hazardous waste They should be returned to t...

Page 45: ...rmal household waste Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility When discarding the device comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country If in doubt consult your local waste disposal facility Disposal of your old device Protecting the environment BTL 30 Battery Truss Light LED 45 ...

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