ENGLISH
USER MANUAL
BRITEQ
®
8/9
EXPO CANNON
The following functions can be managed remotely:
No more need to take a ladder and set all units one by one!
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DMX START ADDRESS:
The start address can be set remotely from 001 to xxx.
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PERSONALITY:
The DMX working mode (DMX-chart) can be set remotely.
These 2 functions make it possible to prepare a complete DMX-patch of all projectors on the DMX-
controller and send these data to all projectors at once. More functions will be added later.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Note:
when the projector is switched on the display shows “UPDATE WAIT …” This message informs you
that IF you want to upgrade the firmware, you should do it while this message is shown on the display. For
normal use you can ignore this message completely.
A. Standalone 1unit:
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Just connect the projector to the mains.
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Select menu option “MASTER” to set the desired light output.
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Refer to chapter HOW TO SETUP to learn how to set the other menu options.
B. Two or more units in master/slave setup:
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Connect the units together. Refer to the chapter “electrical installation” to learn how to do this.
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Select menu op
tion “MASTER” to set the desired light output on the master (the first projector in the
DMX chain)
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Set all the other projectors in SLAVE mode
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The projectors will now follow the settings of the master projector so they all work synchronously.
C. Controlled by universal DMX-controller:
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Connect all units together. Refer to the chapter “Electrical installation for two or more units in DMX-
mode” to learn how to do this (don’t forget to address all units properly!)
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Connect all units to the mains and turn on the DMX controller.
Since each unit has its own DMX-address, you can control them individually. Remember that each unit
uses 1 or 2 DMX-channels, depending on the DMX-mode you have selected in the menu. See the
different DMX charts below:
DMX Chart for the 1 channel DMX-Mode
Channel:
Value:
Function:
Remarks:
1
000-255
Master dimmer (0-100%)
DMX Chart for the 2 channel DMX-Mode
Channel:
Value:
Function:
Remarks:
1
000-255
Master dimmer (0-100%)
2
000-005
Open
No strobe
006-255
Increasing strobe speed
006 = slow 255 = fast
MAINTENANCE
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Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during servicing.
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Switch off the unit, unplug the mains cable and wait until the unit has been cooled down.
During inspection the following points should be checked:
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All screws used for installing the device and any of its parts should be tightly fastened and may not be corroded.
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Housings, fixations and installations spots (ceiling, truss, suspensions) should be totally free from any
deformation.
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When an optical lens is visibly damaged due to cracks or deep scratches, it must be replaced.
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The mains cables must be in impeccable condition and should be replaced immediately when even a small
problem is detected.
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In order to protect the device from overheat the cooling fans (if any) and ventilation openings should be cleaned
monthly.
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The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out periodically to optimize
light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates: damp, smoky or
particularly dirty surroundings can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s optics.
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Clean with a soft cloth using normal glass cleaning products.
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Always dry the parts carefully.
Attention: We strongly recommend internal cleaning to be carried out by qualified technician!
