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Tri Flat PAR Profile

18x3W RGB

LED PAR

user manual

Summary of Contents for Tri Flat PAR Profile

Page 1: ...Tri Flat PAR Profile 18x3W RGB LED PAR 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 17 08 2015 ID 317335 V2 ...

Page 3: ...l words 8 2 Safety instructions 10 3 Features 15 4 Installation 16 5 Starting up 20 6 Connections and controls 23 7 Operating 32 7 1 Starting the device 32 7 2 Main menu 32 7 3 Menu overview 38 7 4 Temperature monitoring 39 7 5 Functions in 3 channel DMX mode 39 Table of contents Tri Flat PAR Profile 18x3W RGB 3 ...

Page 4: ... DMX mode 40 7 7 Functions in 7 channel DMX mode 40 7 8 Remote control 43 8 Technical data 46 9 Plug and connection assignments 47 10 Troubleshooting 48 11 Cleaning 51 12 Protecting the environment 52 Table of contents LED PAR 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 Tri Flat PAR Profile 18x3W RGB 5 ...

Page 6: ...Keyword 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 P...

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 Tri Flat PAR ...

Page 8: ...te 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 n...

Page 9: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning high voltage Warning suspended load Warning danger zone General notes Tri Flat PAR Profile 18x3W RGB 9 ...

Page 10: ...rating 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...

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: ...lure 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 PAR 12 ...

Page 13: ...ct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames NOTICE Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only To prevent damage never expose the device to any liquid or moisture Avoid direct sunlight heavy dirt and strong vibrations Safety instructions Tri Flat PAR Profile 18x3W RGB 13 ...

Page 14: ...e 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 Safety instructions LED PAR 14 ...

Page 15: ...ls Special features of the device n 18 tri colour LEDs 3 W each n Control via DMX 3 different modes with the included infrared remote control and via buttons and display on the unit n Nine preprogrammed automatic shows n Sound control n Master slave mode n Rugged metal housing in compact design Features Tri Flat PAR Profile 18x3W RGB 15 ...

Page 16: ...g transportation 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 PAR...

Page 17: ...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 Tri Flat PAR Profile 18x3W RGB 17 ...

Page 18: ...ted at a solid surface or clamped to an approved truss Use the openings of the two piece bracket provided for mounting Work from a stable platform whenever you install or move the device or when you perform any kind of maintenance Block access under the work area The safety cable must be attached to the bracket The infrared receiver is located near the main LED on the front panel of the device Mak...

Page 19: ...ints 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 Tri Flat PAR Profile 18x3W RGB 19 ...

Page 20: ...5 Starting up Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off Use the shortest possible high quality cables for all connections Starting up LED PAR 20 ...

Page 21: ...evice 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 Tri Flat PAR Profile 18x3W RGB 21 ...

Page 22: ... 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 of the master device to the DMX input of the first slave device Then connect the DMX output of the first slave device to the DMX input of the second slave device and so on DMX indicator Connections in master slave mode Starting up LED P...

Page 23: ...6 Connections and controls Overview Connections and controls Tri Flat PAR Profile 18x3W RGB 23 ...

Page 24: ...ol signal 2 Bottom side with inputs DMX and power supply 3 Locking screws for the mounting brackets 4 Rubber feet for floor placement 5 Top side and controls 6 Mounting brackets for floor placement or hanging Connections and controls LED PAR 24 ...

Page 25: ...Connection panel Connections and controls Tri Flat PAR Profile 18x3W RGB 25 ...

Page 26: ... input 8 DMX Out DMX output 9 Power Out IEC chassis socket for the power supply cable to the next unit 10 Power In IEC chassis plug for operating voltage supply with fuse holder Connections and controls LED PAR 26 ...

Page 27: ...Controls Connections and controls Tri Flat PAR Profile 18x3W RGB 27 ...

Page 28: ... displayed value by one 13 Button Up Navigates upwards in a menu list Increments the displayed value by one 14 Button Setup Chooses between the options of the selected mode 15 Button Mode Activates the main menu and moves between menu items Connections and controls LED PAR 28 ...

Page 29: ...Remote control Connections and controls Tri Flat PAR Profile 18x3W RGB 29 ...

Page 30: ... SPEED Allows setting the speed for the flash light function using the and buttons 25 SENSITIVITY Allows setting the sensitivity for the sound control using the and buttons 26 FADE SNAP No function 27 Resets the displayed value to zero during value setting flash light speed sound control sensitivity Connections and controls LED PAR 30 ...

Page 31: ...n either mix from the basic colours using the buttons R G and B or select directly with one of the colour buttons 30 R G B Sets the intensity of the three basic colours red green and blue when displaying a constant colour 31 Increases or decreases the set value 32 Direct selection button for mixed colours Connections and controls Tri Flat PAR Profile 18x3W RGB 31 ...

Page 32: ...de Use Setup to select further options Use Up und Down to change the respectively displayed value The unit instantly applies the displayed value you don t need to push a button for confirmation If you don t press any button for about ten seconds the display turns off It will be reactivated to display the previously shown menu by pressing any button The set values are retained even when the device ...

Page 33: ...etup Use Up and Down to select one of the colours display shows 1 __r to 09 on or blackout display shows 0 OFF To adjust the strobe frequency press Setup again The display shows FS xx Now use Up and Down to select a value between FS 00 slow and FS 99 fast Settings for programme 02 to 09 To set the programme speed press Setup again The display shows SP xx Now use Up and Down to select a value betwe...

Page 34: ...or as Master in a Master Slave combination This setting is only relevant when the unit is not DMX controlled Press Mode repeatedly until the display shows AUTO The playback of the built in automatic programme starts automatically Operating mode Automatic Operating LED PAR 34 ...

Page 35: ...lay shows d 001 d 512 Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller The following table shows the highest possible DMX address for the various DMX modes Mode Highest possible DMX address 3 channel 510 5 channel 508 7 channel 506 Press Setup Now use Up and Down to select one of the following DMX operating modes n 3 ch three channels n 5 ch five channels n 7 ch seven ch...

Page 36: ... activated when the unit is working alone or as Master in a Master Slave combination This setting is only relevant when the unit is not DMX controlled Press Mode repeatedly until the display shows SOud This activates the sound controlled automatic show Press Setup and use Up and Down to adjust the sensitivity for the sound control in a range from SV 00 to SV 31 Operating mode Slave Sound control O...

Page 37: ... of the basic colours display shows r xxx G xxx or b xxx Press Setup to toggle between colours Use Up and Down to adjust the colour intensity Display Description r 000 r 255 Red G 000 G 255 Green b 000 b 255 Blue To reset all settings you have made to factory defaults press Mode and Setup simultane ously for five seconds After the reset the unit operates in automatic mode The display shows AUTO Co...

Page 38: ...7 3 Menu overview Operating LED PAR 38 ...

Page 39: ...shutoff function is constantly monitored by the device If a defect is detected the value rt flashes in the display In this case please contact our service centre Contact details can be found at www thomann de 7 5 Functions in 3 channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 1 0 255 Intensity red 0 to 100 2 0 255 Intensity green 0 to 100 3 0 255 Intensity blue 0 to 100 Operating Tri Flat PAR Profile 18x3W...

Page 40: ...o 100 2 0 255 Intensity green 0 to 100 3 0 255 Intensity blue 0 to 100 4 0 255 Dimmer 0 to 100 5 0 255 Strobe effect increasing speed 7 7 Functions in 7 channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 1 0 255 Dimmer 0 to 100 2 0 255 Intensity red 0 to 100 when channel 5 0 Operating LED PAR 40 ...

Page 41: ...eprogrammed automatic show no 1 28 55 Preprogrammed automatic show no 2 56 83 Preprogrammed automatic show no 3 84 111 Preprogrammed automatic show no 4 112 139 Preprogrammed automatic show no 5 140 167 Preprogrammed automatic show no 6 168 195 Preprogrammed automatic show no 7 196 223 Preprogrammed automatic show no 8 224 251 Preprogrammed automatic show no 9 Operating Tri Flat PAR Profile 18x3W ...

Page 42: ...show 6 Constant colour when channel 5 1 24 0 27 Dark 28 55 Red 56 83 Orange 84 111 Yellow 112 139 Light green 140 167 Light blue 168 195 Blue 196 223 Purple 224 251 Pink 252 255 Red green blue Progress speed when channel 5 25 255 Operating LED PAR 42 ...

Page 43: ...d via DMX Press MANUAL The display shows Pr xx Now you can select one of the preprogrammed automatic shows Use and to select a value between Pr 01 and Pr 09 Press SPEED to adjust the programme speed The display shows SP xx Use and to select a value between SP 01 slow and SP FL fast Press STROBE to set the flash frequency The display shows FS xx Use and to select a value between FS 00 slow and FS 9...

Page 44: ...gramme starts automatically The sound controlled automatic show can only be activated when the unit is operating alone or as master in a master slave combination This setting is only relevant if the device is not con trolled via DMX Press SOUND The display shows SUxx the sound controlled automatic show is activated Use and to set the sensitivity for the sound control in a range between SV 00 and S...

Page 45: ...dually from the basic colours Press R G or B to mix a colour individually from the basic colours The display shows r xxx G xxx or b xxx Use and to set the colour intensity Display Description r 000 r 255 Red G 000 G 255 Green b 000 b 255 Blue Press BLACKOUT to switch the LEDs off or on again Then the unit continues to operate in the last selected operating mode The Blackout function is only availa...

Page 46: ...pending on operating mode Lamp 18 3 W LEDs RGB Beam angle approx 25 Mains power supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 60 W Fuse 5 mm 20 mm 2 A 250 V slow blow Dimensions W H D 210 mm 270 mm 135 mm without bracket Weight 2 9 kg Technical data LED PAR 46 ...

Page 47: ...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 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 signal Introd...

Page 48: ...ated 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 occur during operation We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting Troubleshooting LED PAR 48 ...

Page 49: ... cables for proper connection 2 If the display is not flashing and there is still no response check the address settings and DMX polarity 3 Try using another DMX controller 4 Check to see if the DMX cables run near or alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or inter ference to DMX interface circuits No response to the remote con trol 1 Try the remote control at a different angle to ...

Page 50: ...If the procedures recommended above do not succeed please contact our Service Center You can find the contact information at www thomann de Troubleshooting LED PAR 50 ...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...usehold waste but make sure that they are fed to a recovery Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire Dispose of the bat teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste To protect the environment dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites Disposal ...

Page 53: ... waste Dispose 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 Tri Flat PAR Profile 18x3W RGB 53 ...

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