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LED PAR 38 TRI-B
Snapshot
Use on Dimmer
LED PAR 38 TRI-C
Outdoor Use
Sound Activated
DMX
Master/Slave
Autoswitching
Power Supply
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 WHAT IS INCLUDED ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................
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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is Included 1 x LED PAR 38 Tri-B/C 1 x Gel Frame 1 x Warranty Card 1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton
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Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. • Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet. • Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel
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2. INTRODUCTION Features • 3 or 7-channel DMX-512 tri-color LED PAR can • Operating modes: 3-channel: RGB control 7-channel: RGB, macros, run speed, strobe, automatic/sound, dimmer • Static colors and RGB color mixing with or without DMX controller • Built-in automated programs via master/slave or DMX with variable speed • Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or DMX • Pulse effect with adjustable speed Additional Features • Available in black or chrome • Tri-color LED
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Product Overview Control Panel Power Output (Edison) Fuseholder Power Input (Hardwired) Microphone Attachment Bolt (not meant to be adjusted) Bracket Adjustment Knob Audio Adjustment Knob DMX In DMX Out Hanging/mounting (13 mm hole) Safety attachment point Gel Frame Power Input Release (Hardwired) Gel Frame Power Output Bracket Adjustment Knob Light Output LED PAR 38-Tri B&C User Manual 6 Rev. 2
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3. SETUP AC Power This fixture runs on 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Before powering on the unit, make sure the line voltage to which you are connecting it is within the range of accepted voltages. Always connect the fixture to a switched circuit. Never connect the fixture to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used only as a 0 to 100% switch. To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back
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Mounting Orientation The LED PAR 38 Tri-B/C may be mounted in any safe position provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigging Be sure that the structure can support the weight of the fixture. Please see the “Technical Specifications” section of this manual for a detailed weight listing. Mount the fixture securely. This may be done with a screw, nut and bolt, or a hanging clamp. The hole in each bracket is 13 mm in size. When rigging consider routine maintenance and control pa
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Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support. Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. To comply with the EIA- 485 standard, no more than 32 fixtures shou
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MENU DOWN UP ENTER The Control Panel shows the current state of the unit. It is used to select the operating mode, as well as the sub-features. For a detailed layout of the control panel functions, please see the “menu map” section on the following page. Menu Map MAIN FUNCTION SUB-FUNCTION SELECTION SUB-SELECTION INSTRUCTION P1 7 Color Switching 7 Color fading P2 Select between 2 switching and 2 fading - built-in programs P3 3 Color Switching P-- P4 3 Color Fading Use
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2. Press . 3. Using and , set the DMX address to d001. It is not necessary to set the master fixture as the first fixture in the daisy chain. It may be any fixture in the daisy chain. For example: fixture 2, 5, 10 or 12, etc. Only 1 fixture may be set to master. Do not connect a DMX controller to the daisy chain for this operating mode. Standalone Operation Automatic This fixture has preprogrammed chases. These are accessed via the control panel, and t
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Fixture Linking In order to use this fixture in a DMX or master/slave operation, you must daisy chain, using DMX cables to link from one fixture to another. In a master/slave operation, the DMX controller is not connected. Additional signal link out DMX controller (only in DMX operation) LED PAR 38-Tri B&C User Manual 12 Rev. 2
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DMX Channel Values 7-CH Mode CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION Red 1 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% Green 2 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% Blue 3 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% Color Macros (override CH.1~3) 4 000 015 No Function 016 255 Color Macros Speed (CH.6 @ values 032~223) 000 255 Slow~Fast 5 Strobe (Red, Green, Blue, & Color Macro channels only) 000 015 No Function 016 255 Slow~Fast (6 Hz ~ 18 Hz) Mode 000 031 RGB mode 032 063 Pulse effect 0%~100% (using RGB faders)
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5. APPENDIX General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance. • Unplug fixture from power
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General Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POSSIBLE ACTION(S) Excessive circuit load Check total load placed on the electrical circuit. Breaker/Fuse Short circuit along the power wires Check for a short in the electrical wiring (internal and/or keeps blowing external) No power Check for power on power outlet Device does not power up Loose power cord Check power cord Wrong DMX addressing Check Control Panel and unit addressing Damaged DMX cables Check DMX cables Wrong polari
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Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length ............................................................................................................................................................. 9.3 in (235 mm) Width ............................................................................................................................................................... 8.8 in (223 mm) Height ..............................................................................
