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Lightning COB Cannon Operating Instructions
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LED Display On/Off:
To set the LED display to turn off after 10 seconds, press the MODE
button until either “0010” or “0020” is displayed. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons to toggle between the two modes. Press SAVE once
you have found your desired mode.
To set the display press the MODE button until:
“0010” = LED display on at all times.
“0020” = LED display shuts off after 10 seconds.
Operating Modes:
The Lightning COB Cannon has three operating modes:
• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller.
• Manual Dimmer Mode - Adjust the intensity of UV output. You can
also apply strobing in this mode and select a dimmer curve.
• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through
the built in programs.
DMX Mode:
Operating through a DMX controller gives the user the freedom to
create their own programs tailored to their own individual needs.
The Lightning COB Cannon has 3 DMX modes: 1 Channel mode, 2
Channel mode, and a 3 Channel mode. See page 10 for each DMX
traits.
1. This function will allow you to control each individual fixture’s
traits with a standard DMX 512 controller.
2. To select your desired Channel mode press the MODE button
until:
• To run the 1 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “XXX1”
is displayed. This is the 1 Channel DMX Mode.
• To run the 2 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “XXX2”
is displayed. This is the 2 Channel DMX Mode.
• To run the 3 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “XXX3”
is displayed. This is the 3 Channel DMX Mode.
3. After you have chosen your desired DMX Channel mode plug in
the fixture via the XLR connections to any standard DMX control
ler.
5. Please see page 10 for DMX values and traits.
Notice:
Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own
cables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not con-
nect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield
conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding
the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
Lightning COB Cannon Set Up
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1
2
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
Figure 2
Figure 3
1 Ground
1 Ground
XLR Male Socket
XLR Pin Configuration
3 Hot
2 Cold
2 Cold
3 Hot
XLR Female Socket
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 1 = Ground
Special Note: Line Termination.
When longer runs of cable are
used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic
behavior. A terminator is a 110-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is con-
nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and
DATA -). This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last
unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a cable terminator
(ADJ part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erratic
behavior.
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1
2
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
Figure 4
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-
512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin DMX
fixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin DMX line. When inserting stan-
dard 5-pin data cables in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be used,
these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The chart
below details a proper cable conversion.
Conductor
5-Pin XLR Male (In)
3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
Pin 1
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin 2
Not Used
Not Used
Data True (+ signal)
Data Compliment (- signal)
Ground/Shield
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
