DMX Single Channel Operation
If DMX is connected, then the highest of the DMX Start Channel (DMX 1) and the Level knob
controls the intensity/rate of the fade/effects function set by the Mode switch:
Plug a DMX cable from a control panel into the XLR (or RJ45) connector labelled ‘DMX In’
Link the DMX signal to other F1000s using the ‘DMX Out’ connector
Set the DMX Start Address switch to the required address (eg set 001 to respond to
DMX Chn 1, set 511 to respond to DMX channel 511 etc)
Set the Mode Switch for the following effects:
1: Fade time matches 250 watt tungsten bulbs
2: Fade time matches 500 watt tungsten bulbs
3: Fade time matches 1 kw tungsten bulbs
4: Fade time matches 2 kw tungsten bulbs
5: Fade time matches 5 kw tungsten bulbs
6: Fire fade/flicker effect: Off, slow/dim to fast/bright
7: Ramp cycle up/dn 0-100%: Off, 10 minutes to 0.5 sec fade cycle
8: Random flash effect: Off, slow/dim to fast/bright
9: Strobe flash effect: Off, 1 to 25 flashes per sec
On the control panel, adjust the DMX level to control the intensity or rate of the effect
Set the Level knob above zero if a permanent minimum intensity/rate is required
Press the Test key to test at Full the intensity or rate of the effect
DMX Two Channel Operation
If DMX is connected and the Mode Switch set to 0, the highest of the DMX Start Channel (DMX 1)
and the Level knob controls the intensity/rate of the fade/effects function which is set by
the DMX
channel following the Start Channel
(DMX 2):
Plug a DMX cable from a control panel into the XLR (or RJ45) connector labelled ‘DMX In’
Link the DMX signal to other F1000s using the ‘DMX Out’ connector
Set the DMX Start Address switch to the required DMX address (eg set 001 to respond to
DMX Channels 1
and
2, set 511 to respond to DMX Channels 511
and
512 etc)
Set the Mode Switch to 0 for Two Channel operation
On the control panel, set the DMX 2 level to select the following effects:
0-10%:
Fade time matches 250 watt tungsten bulbs
20%:
Fade time matches 500 watt tungsten bulbs
30%:
Fade time matches 1 kw tungsten bulbs
40%:
Fade time matches 2 kw tungsten bulbs
50%:
Fade time matches 5 kw tungsten bulbs
60%:
Fire fade/flicker effect: Off, slow/dim to fast/bright
70%:
Ramp cycle up/dn 0-100%: Off, 10 minutes to 0.5 sec fade cycle
80%:
Random flash effect: Off, slow/dim to fast/bright
90-100%:
Strobe flash effect: Off, 1 to 25 flashes per sec
On the control panel, adjust the DMX 1 level to control the intensity or rate of the effect
Set the Level knob above zero if a a mimimum intensity/rate is required
Press the Test key to test at Full the intensity or rate of the effect
Wireless DMX Operation
The F1000 can be supplied fitted with a Wireless DMX receiver able to receive either Lumen Radio
or Wirelesss Solutions (WDMX) transmissions. A wireless DMX signal takes instant priority over any
cable DMX signal. If the Wireless DMX fails, the F1000 reverts to the cable DMX signal if present.
To link currently powered On but unlinked F1000s to the transmitter, follow the instructions
provided with the transmitter (usually a short press of the transmitter link key)
To unlink an F1000 from its transmitter, press the Test key for 3 seconds: the F1000 reverts to
the cable DMX signal (if any) within 1 second
In F1000s fitted with Wireless DMX, the Blue LED in the Test key indicates:
Blue LED Off:
Not linked
Blue LED 100ms On/Off:
Linked, Transmitter Off
Blue LED 1000ms On/100ms Off:
Linked, Transmitter On, DMX Off
Blue LED On:
Linked, Transmitter On, DMX On
The Blue LED is set off 5 minutes after power up or a change to the back panel controls.
The selected DMX Start Address is valid for both Wireless and Cable DMX.
Focus adjustment
The F1000 has a quick acting focus knob at the right front of the body. To focus the lens:
Unlock the focus knob by turning it so it points down
Move the focus knob forward to narrow the beam, or back to widen the beam
Lock the focus knob by turning it so it points either forward or back
Tilt adjustment
The F1000 is fitted with a tilt lock knob on the right side of the yoke:
Turn the tilt knob anticlockwise half a turn, then adjust the tilt position
Turn the tilt knob clockwise to lock the tilt position
Pan adjustment
The F1000 is supplied with an M10 bolt, wing-nut, flat washer, split washer, and friction washer:
Fit the composition friction washer between the F1000 yoke and its hook clamp
Fit the flat washer on top of the hook clamp, then the split washer and wingnut
Set the pan position, then tighten the wingnut to the required tension
Colour Frame fitting
Each F1000 is supplied with colour frame which accepts standard colour filter sheet:
Fit the colour frame in the inner slot of the F1000 colour runners
Set the colour frame latch forward to prevent the colour frame falling out
Barndoors fitting
The F1000 can be fitted with an optional 4 leaf rotating set of barndoors:
Fit the barndoors in the outer colour runner slot, with the safety cable at the top right corner
Pass the safety cable clip around the right side of the yoke and clip it back on its own wire
Set the colour frame latch forward to prevent the barndoors falling out
DMX Fail behaviour
If the Wireless DMX signal fails, the F1000 reverts to the cable DMX signal. If the cable DMX signal
fails, the F1000 maintains the previous DMX levels for 10 minutes before fading out over 5 minutes
for Modes 1-5, or instant off for Modes 6-9.
Status LED indications
The Status LED shows the status of the DMX signal (Green) and the internal Temperature (Red):
DMX (Green): On = DMX OK; Flash = DMX errors; Off = No DMX (for 5 mins after power on)
Temperature (Red): Blink = >60
°
C; On = >65
°
C; Flash = >70
°
C; Off = Normal temperature
If the F1000 is above 65
°
C, the LED level is faded down slowly, and faded back in when cooler.