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 Z1000s using the ‘DMX Out’ connector if required
Set the DMX Start Address switch to the required DMX address
Set the Mode Switch for the following effects:
1: Fade matches 250 w tungsten bulbs 2: Fade matches 500 w tungsten bulbs
3: Fade matches 1 Kw tungsten bulbs 4: Fade matches 2 Kw tungsten bulbs
5: Fade matches 5 Kw tungsten bulbs 6: Fire fade/flicker effect: Off, slow/dim to fast/bright
7: Ramp cycle 10 minutes to 0.5 sec
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 Remote Operation
If DMX is connected and the Mode Switch is set to 0, the DMX panel can control the intensity and
the effects mode, and in two colour and RGBW models the individual colour levels as well:
Z1000
: DMX1 Master; DMX2 Effects mode
Z10002C
: DMX1 Master; DMX2 Warm; DMX3 Cool; DMX4 Effects mode
Z10004C
: DMX1 Master; DMX2 Red; DMX3 Green; DMX4 Blue; DMX5 White; DMX6 Effects mode
In each model the
last
DMX: channel sets the Effects mode:
Plug a DMX cable from a control panel into the XLR connector labelled ‘DMX In’
Link the DMX signal to other Z1000s using the ‘DMX Out’ connector if required
Set the DMX Start Address switch to the required DMX address
Set the Mode Switch to 0 for remote operation
On the control panel, set the Effects DMX level (DMX 2, 4 or 6) to select the following effects:
0-10%:
Fade matches 250 watt tungsten bulbs
20%:
Fade matches 500 watt tungsten bulbs
30%:
Fade matches 1 Kw tungsten bulbs
40%:
Fade matches 2 Kw tungsten bulbs
50%:
Fade matches 5 Kw tungsten bulbs
60%:
Fire fade/flicker effect: Off, slow/dim to fast/bright
70%:
Ramp cycle 10 minutes to 0.5 sec
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 Master DMX 1 level to control the intensity or rate of the effect
For 2 colour models adjust DMX 2 and 3 to set the individual Warm/Cool levels
For RGBW models adjust DMX 2, 3, 4 and 5 to set the individual RGBW levels
Set the Level knob above zero if a minimum Master intensity/rate is required
Press the Test key to test at Full the intensity or rate of the effect
Wireless DMX Operation
The Z1000 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 Z1000 reverts to the cable DMX signal if present.
To link currently powered On but unlinked Z1000s to the transmitter, follow the instructions
provided with the transmitter (usually a short press of the transmitter link key)
To unlink an Z1000 from its transmitter, press the Test key for 3 seconds: the Z1000 reverts to
the cable DMX signal (if any) within 1 second
In Z1000s 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 and Shutters adjustment
The Z1000 has two focus knobs at the right front of the body. To focus the lenses:
Unlock the focus knobs by turning them to point down
Set the lenses close together for a wide beam, set them apart for a narrow beam
Move either or both lenses to focus on the shutters
Adjust the four shutters to shape the beam
Lock the focus knobs by setting them horizontal
Condenser Lens adjustment
The Z1000 has an adjustable condensor lens behind the shutters:
Adjust the condensor focus knob for maximum even lighting, or a hotspot as required
Gobo fitting
The Z1000 has a slot for a standard “B” sized Gobo, sited just in front of the shutters:
Slide forward the top lid in front of the shutters, fit the Gobo into its runners
Close the lid, then focus as required
Tilt adjustment
The Z1000 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 Z1000 is supplied with an M10 bolt, wing-nut, flat washer, split washer, and friction washer:
Fit the composition friction washer between the Z1000 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 Z1000 is supplied with a colour frame which accepts standard colour filter sheet:
Fit the colour frame in the inner slot of the Z1000 colour runners
Set the colour frame latch forward to prevent the colour frame falling out
DMX Fail behaviour
If the Wireless DMX signal fails, the Z1000 reverts to the cable DMX signal. If the cable DMX signal
fails, the Z1000 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 Z1000 is above 65
C, the LED level is faded down slowly, and faded back in when cooler.
