Gamma TX4 Spot 150w Spot Moving Head User Manual
- June 8, 2024
- Gamma
Table of Contents
Gamma TX4 Spot 150w Spot Moving Head
Introduction and Setup
Unpacking and In the Box
Thank you for choosing our TX4 Spot moving head light. For your own safety,
please read this manual before installing or using the device. This manual
covers the important information on installation and applications. Please
install and operate the fixture with following instructions. Meanwhile, please
keep this manual for future needs.
The TX4 Spot is made of a new type of high temperature strength plastic and
cast aluminum casing. The fixture is designed and manufactured strictly
following CE standards, complying with international standard DMX512 protocol.
It’s independently controllable and link-able with other lights for operation.
And it is applicable for largescale live performances, theater, studio,
nightclubs, houses of worship, and more.
The TX4 Spot features high brightness and stability. Please carefully unpack
it when you receive the fixture and check for any damages from shipping. And
please check whether the following items are included inside the box:
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TX4 Fixture: 1
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PowerCon Cable: 1
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DMX Signal Cable 1
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Omega Clamp Brackets 2
Mounting and Operation
Caution: For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside walking
paths, seating areas, or in areas were the fixture might be reached by
unauthorized personnel.
Before mounting the fixture to any surface, make sure that the installation
area can hold a minimum point load of 10 items the device’s weight.
Fixture installation must always be secured with a secondary safety
attachment, such as an appropriate safety cable.
Never stand directly below the device when mounting, removing, or servicing
the fixture. From a ceiling, or set on a flat level surface (see illustration
below). Be sure this fixture is kept at least 0.5m (1.5ft) away from any
flammable materials (decoration etc.).
Always use and install the supplied safety cable as a safety measure to
prevent accidental damage and/or injury in the event the clamp fails.
Mounting points: Overhead mounting requires extensive experience,
including amongst others calculating working load limits, a fine knowledge of
the installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all
installation material and the fixture. If you lack these qualifications, do
not attempt the installation yourself. Improper installation can result in
bodily injury. Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures
before connecting the main power cord to the appropriate wall outlet.
Clamp Mounting: The TX4-150 provides a unique mounting bracket assembly
that integrates the bottom of the base, and the safety cable rigging point in
one unit (see the illustration below). When mounting this fixture to truss be
sure to secure an appropriately rated clamp to the included omega bracket
using a M10 screw fitted through the center hole of the “omega bracket”. As an
added safety measure be sure to attached at least one properly rated safety
cable to the fixture using on of the safety cable rigging point integrated in
the base assembly.
Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your TX4-150 Spot, always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable. The fixture providers a built-in rigging point for a safety cable on the hanging bracket as illustrated above. Be sure to only use the designated rigging point for the safety cable and never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle.
- The moving head is for spot effect for on-site decoration purpose. So make sure to operate the fixture until it is in normal temperature.
- This light should be keep away from strong shaking during any transportation or movement.
- Don’t pull up the light by only the head, or it might cause damages to the mechanical parts.
- Don’t expose the fixture in overheating, moisture or environments with too much dust when installing it.
- Make sure the installation environment is in good safety condition before installing the fixture.
- Make sure to put the safety chain and check whether the screws/clamps are screwed properly when installing the fixture.
- Make sure the lens are in good condition. It’s recommended to replace the units if there are any damages or severe scratches.
- Make sure the fixture is operated by qualified personnel who know the fixture before using.
- Keep the original packaging in case there is any future need for any warranty repair or service.
- Don’t try to modify the fixtures without any instruction by the manufacturer or the appointed repairing agencies.
- Warranty is voided if there are any malfunctions from not following the user manual while operating or any hazardous operation, like shock short circuit, electronic shock, lamp broken, etc.
Features
- 150W High Output White LED
- 50,000 hour lifespan and lower power consumption
- 15° Beam Angle with focus function
- High light output: 3450LUX@5M in White light
- Overtempt protection: When the internal temperature hits 40°C and then the fans begin to work, if the internal temperature hits 70°C, the brightness reduces to half until it cools.
- Color Wheel: 7 colors +white, rotation with variable direction and speed
- 1 static Gobo Wheel: 8 gobos +white, wheel rotation and shake
- 1 Rotation Gobo Wheel: 6 gobos +white, wheel rotation and shake
- Prism: 3-facet Prism, bi-directionally rotatable at variable speeds
- High speed strobe effect with 1-25 flashers per second
- Internal program available
- 16/14/12/10 DMX Channels USITT DMX-512
- DMX 512, master-slave and sound activated controllable or auto operation
- Colorful LCD display
- Efficient low noise fan cooling system
- PowerCon IN/OUT
- 3-pin XLR connectors IN/OUT
- Two 1/4 turn fastening Omega Clamps
- IP 20 protection rating
Gobos Included with the TX4
The TX4 features 2 gobo wheels – 1 fixed and 1 rotating. The rotating gobo wheel also features interchangeable gobos.
Fixed Gobo Wheel (Gobo Wheel 1)
Rotating Gobo Wheel (Gobo Wheel 2)
Safety Precautions
This device has left the factory in perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this user manual.
If the device has been exposed to temperature changes due to environmental
changes, do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation could
damage the device. This light should be keep away from strong shaking during
any transportation or movement. Don’t pull up the light by only the head, or
it might cause damages to the mechanical parts. Leave the device switched off
until it has reached room temperature. This device falls under protection-
class I. Therefore it is essential that the device be earthed. The electric
connection must carry out by qualified person. The device shall only be used
with rate voltage and frequency.
Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated at the end of
this manual. Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp
edges. If this would be the case, replacement of the cable must be done by an
authorized dealer.
Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before
cleaning it. Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug
by tugging the power cord.
During initial start-up some smoke or smell or smell may arise. This is a
normal process and does not necessary mean that the device is defective, it
should decrease gradually. Please don’t project the beam onto combustible
substances. Fixtures cannot be installed on combustible substances, keep more
than 50cm distance with wall for smooth air flow, so there should be no
shelter for fans and ventilation for heat radiation.
If the external flexible cable or cord of this luminaire is damaged, it shall
be exclusively replaced by the manufacturer of his service agent or a similar
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Don’t expose the fixture in overheating, moisture or environments with too
much dust when installing it. And don’t lay any power cables on the floor. Or
it might cause electronics shock to the people.
Customer Support
WARRANTY POLICY
GAMMA LED Vision warrants its products for the periods set below from the
date of purchase to be free of manufacturer and workmanship defects. Warranty
does not cover normal wear and tear caused by force, negligence or misuse of
products. GAMMA LED Vision is not responsible for any damages or injury
caused by misuse or improper handling of the products and in accordance with
instructions and specifications of manual. Warranty terms are as follows:
LED Fixtures:
Indoor: 2 Years
Outdoor (IP 54 or higher): 1 Year
Lamp Fixtures: 1 year / excludes the lamp
LED Video Products:
Indoor: 2 Years
Outdoor (IP 54 or higher): 1 Year
Controllers: 2 years
Batteries: 6 months
All Trussing Related Products and Accessories: 1 Year
Please visit WWW.GAMMALEDVISON.COM for
complete Limited Warranty terms and contact information.
Setup and Operation
Using the LCD Menu and Buttons
Menu Operation
DMX Setup
DMX Basics
DMX512 stands for digital multiplex 512. This means that 512 channels are
controlled digitally through 1 data cable.
A channel is a set of 255 steps that are assigned to control attributes in
each light. This may be a color like red, green or blue, and intensity,
strobe, pan/tilt or other attributes.
Multiple sets of 512 “universes” may be used. Only 1 universe will travel on a
DMX cable, but through networked DMX (Art-Net or sACN E1.31), many universes
can travel over a network.
DMX Wiring
DMX works by connecting 1 or multiple lights to the output of a DMX lighting
console or software with a DMX interface.
DMX lights connect in what is called a “daisy-chain”. Your first DMX cable
will plug it’s male DMX connector into the female DMX connector on your
lighting console. The remaining female connector will then connect to the DMX
input on your first light.
You may then connect your next fixture to the output of your first light, and
continue the chain.
32 Fixture Rule – DMX only allows you to connect up to 32 fixtures in a
single daisy chain for signal strength. Sometimes, depending on the fixtures
and cable length, this number is less (or more).
DMX Cables can be 3-pin or 5-pin. These use the same type of data, and in the
5-pin only pins 1, 2, and 3 are used. The cable should be a 2 conductor,
shielded cable of at least 110 ohms resistance. Microphone cable is not DMX
cable.
Please refer to the diagram below:
For installations where the DMX cable has to run a long distance or is in an
electrically noisy environment, it is recommended to use a DMX terminator.
This helps in preventing corruption of the digital control signal by
electrical noise and reflections. The DMX terminator is simply an XLR plug
with a 120 Ω resistor connected between pins 2 and 3,
which is then plugged into the output XLR socket of the last fixture in the
chain. Please see illustrations below:
DMX Modes and Configuration
The TX4 Spot has multiple DMX modes, sometimes called “personalities”,
“profiles”, or as we will use here “modes”.
In general, modes with more DMX channels offer a greater level of control or
options but take up more of your output channels on your lighting console or
software.
Modes with less DMX channels often offer less control, but may be plenty for
your needs. Depending on your needs and control solution, you may not need
channels for automated programs, strobes, or macros – your console may have
great effects! In this case, you can use a lesser channel mode and fit more
lights per DMX universe.
View the DMX mode charts below to find the mode that best suits your needs.
DMX Channel Mode Sheet:
n the left side of the sheet you will see the different modes and which channel corresponds to each function listed on the right in the given mode.
10CH| 12CH| 14CH| 16CH| Function| Channel Value|
Description
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1| 1| 1| 1| Pan| 0-255| 0-540°
| | 2| 2| Pan Fine| 0-255| Pan Fine
2| 2| 3| 3| Tilt| 0-255| 0-270°
| | 4| 4| Tilt Fine| 0-255| Tilt Fine
3| 3| 5| 5| Movement Speed| 0-255| Fast to slow
4| 4| 6| 6| Intensity| 0-255| Dimmer Control
5| 5| 7| 7| Strobe| 0-7| Strobe off
8-250| Strobe, Slow to Fast
251-255| Strobe off
6| 6| 8| 8| Color Wheel| 0-15| No Color/White
16-31| Red
32-47| Green
48-63| Yellow
64-79| Deep Blue/Indigo
80-95| Magenta
96-111| Amber
112-127| Cyan
128-191| CW scroll, slow to fast
192-255| CCW scroll, slow to fast
7| 7| 9| 9| Gobo Wheel 1 – Static| 0-6| Open
7-13| Gobo 1
14-20| Gobo 2
21-27| Gobo 3
28-31| Gobo 4
35-41| Gobo 5
42-48| Gobo 6
49-55| Gobo 7
56-63| Gobo 8
64-70| Gobo 8 Shake, Slow to Fast
71-77| Gobo 7 Shake, Slow to Fast
78-84| Gobo 6 Shake, Slow to Fast
85-91| Gobo 5 Shake, Slow to Fast
92-98| Gobo 4 Shake, Slow to Fast
99-105| Gobo 3 Shake, Slow to Fast
106-112| Gobo 2 Shake, Slow to Fast
113-119| Gobo 1 Shake, Slow to Fast
120-127| Open
128-191| Gobo Scroll CW, Slow to Fast
192-255| Gobo Scroll CCW, Slow to Fast
8| 10| Gobo Wheel 2 – Rotating| 0-15| Open
16-31| Gobo 1
32-47| Gobo 2
48-63| Gobo 3
| | | | | 64-79| Gobo 4
80-95| Gobo 5
96-127| Gobo 6
128-191| Gobo Scroll CW, Slow to Fast
192-255| Gobo Scroll CCW, Slow to Fast
| 9| | 11| Gobo Rotation| 0-15| Open
16-95| Gobo fine 0-360
96-135| Gobo Rotating 0-90
136-155| Gobo Rotating 0-180
156-175| Gobo Rotating 0-720
176-215| Gobo Rotating CW from slow to fast
216-255| Gobo self-rotating CCW rotating from
slow to fast
8| 10| 10| 12| Focus| 0-255| Soft to sharp
9| 11| 11| 13| Prism| 0-63| Open
64-255| Prism In
10| 12| 12| 14| Prism Rotation| 0-15| Stop
16-135| Rotate CW slow to fast
136-255| Rotate CCW, slow to fast
| | 13| 15| Automatic Programs| 0-7| Off (no action)
8-131| Automatic Mode
132-255| Sound-active mode
| | 14| 16| Reset| 0-249| No function
250-253| Reset
254-255| No function
Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
The following points have to be considered during the inspection:
- All screws for installing the devices or parts of the device have to be tightly connected and must not be corroded.
- There must not be any deformations on the housing, color lenses, fixations and installation spots (ceiling, suspension, trussing).
- Mechanically moved parts must not show any traces of wearing and must not rotate with unbalances.
- The electric power supply cables must not show any damage, material fatigue or sediments. Further instructions depending on the installation spot and usage have to be adhered by
a skilled installer and any safety problems have to be removed.
In order to make the lights in good condition and extend the life time, we suggest a regular cleaning to the lights.
- Clean the inside and outside lens each week to avoid the weakness of the lights due to accumulation of dust.
- Clean the fan each week.
- A detailed electric check by approved electrical engineer each three month, make sure that the circuit contacts are in good condition, prevent the poor contact of circuit from overheating.
We recommend a frequent cleaning of the device. Please use a moist, lint-free
cloth.
Never use alcohol solvents.
There are no serviceable parts inside the device. Please refer to the
instructions under “Installation instructions”.
Should you need any spare parts, please order genuine parts from your local
dealer.
Troubleshooting Problems
The following are a few common problems that may occur during operation. Here are some suggestions for easy troubleshooting:
A. The unit does not work:
- Check that the unit is plugged in to a working power connector.
- Press the menu button to confirm that the unit is powered on. If the screen does not light up, the unit has no power.
B. Not Responding to the DMX Controller
- Check DMX cables to verify that they are plugged in and functional.
- Check the DMX address and mode – does it match the address and mode patched in the lighting console or software?
- Plug the light directly into the DMX controller with a cable that you know is good. Unplug all other lights – does it work?
- Try to use another DMX controller.
Technical Specifications
- Input Voltage: AC90-260V 50/60Hz
- Light Source: 150W High Output White LED
- Control Signal: DMX 512, master-slave and sound activated or auto operation Control Channel: 16/14/12/10 DMX Channels USITT DMX-512
- Power Consumption: 250w Dimensions: 270(D)270(W)470(H)mm
- Packaging Size: 305(D)305(W)500(H)mm
- Net Weight: 11.5kg, Gross Weight 14.0kg
Photometric Data
