FOS technologies 350W RGBALC LED Profile Spot with Zoom User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- FOS technologies
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FOS Pictor
350W RGBALC LED profile spot with zoom **USER MANUAL
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Caution!
** Be careful with your operations. With a dangerous voltage you can suffer
a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires!
Avoid l0ooking directly into the light source!
Wear protective glasses and other PPE (personal protective equipment) when
working on or near the fixture.
Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in
accordance with the specifications in this manual or on the product’s
specification label.Make sure it is grounded when using it!
Unplug mains lead before opening the housing!
Make sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges.
Check the fixture and the powercord from time to time.
Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
For your own safety, please read this user manual carefully before you initial
start-up.
Follow operating safety precautions and pay attention to warning signs methods
and equipment on the user manual.
Warning!** This symbol indicates a hot surface. Certain parts of the housing
can become hot during operation. After use, wait for a cool-down period of at
least 10 minutes before handling or transporting the device.
Indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture. IP 20 rating.
The ambient temperature must always be between -5° C and +45° C.
Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this
device has to – be qualified
– follow the instructions of this manual
– consider this manual to be part of the total product
– keep this manual for the entire service life of the product
– pass this manual on to every further owner or user of the product
– download the latest version of the user manual from the Internet
Introduction
Thank you for having chosen FOS Pictor. You will see you acquired a powerful
and versatile device.
Unpack your item. Before you initial start-up, please make sure that there is
no damage caused by transportation. Should there be any, consult your dealer
and do not use the device.
Safety instructions
This device has left our premises in absolutely 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. Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before cleaning it. Keep away children and amateurs from the device! There are no serviceable parts inside the device. Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried out by authorized dealers.
Overview
Installation
Read ‘Safety information’ before installing the fixture.
The fixture is designed for indoor use only and must be used in a dry location
with adequate ventilation.
Ensure that none of the fixture’s ventilation slots are blocked.
Fasten the fixture to a secure structure or surface. Do not stand it on a
surface or leave it where it can be moved or fall over. If you install the
fixture in a location where it may cause injury or damage if it falls, secure
it as directed in this user manual using a securely anchored safety cable that
will hold the fixture if the primary fastening method fails.
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface
The fixture can be fastened to a hard, fixed, flat surface that is oriented at
any angle. Ensure that the surface and all fasteners used can support at least
10 times the weight of all fixtures and equipment to be installed on it.
Fasten the fixture securely. Do not stand it on a surface or leave it where it
can be moved or fall over. If you install the fixture in a location where it
may cause injury or damage if it falls, secure it as directed below with a
securely anchored safety cable that will hold the fixture if the primary
fastening method fails.
Mounting the fixture on a truss
The fixture can be clamped to a truss or similar rigging structure in any
orientation. When installing the fixture hanging vertically down, you can use
an open-type clamp such as a G-clamp. When installing in any other
orientation, you must use a half-coupler clamp that completely encircles the
truss chord.
To clamp the fixture to a truss:
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Check that the rigging structure can support at least 10 times the weight of all fixtures and equipment to be installed on it.
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Block access under the work area.
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Fold the legs of the mounting bracket together and bolt a rigging clamp securely to the mounting bracket.
The bolt used must be M10, grade 8.8 steel minimum. It must pass through both mounting bracket legs and be fastened with a self-locking nut. -
Working from a stable platform, hang the fixture with its clamp on the truss and fasten the clamp securely.
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Secure the fixture with a safety cable as directed below.
Securing with a safety cable
Secure the fixture with a safety cable (or other secondary attachment) that is
approved for the weight of the fixture so that the safety cable will hold the
fixture if a primary attachment fails.
Loop the safety cable through the eyebolt in the back of the fixture and
around a secure anchoring point.
Do not loop the safety cable around the fixture’s mounting bracket only, as
this will leave the fixture unsecured if it separates from the bracket.
DMX-512 connection/connection between fixtures Occupation of the XLR-connection:
DMX – output
XLR mounting-sockets (rear view):
| 1 – Shield
2 – Signal (-)
3 – Signal (+)
4 – Not connected
5 – Not connected|
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DMX-input
XLR mounting-plugs (rear view):
| 1 – Shield
2 – Signal (-)
3 – Signal (+)
4 – Not connected
5 – Not connected|
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If you are using controllers with this occupation, you can connect the DMX-
output of the controller directly with the DMX-input of the first fixture in
the DMX-chain. If you wish to connect DMX-controllers with other XLR-outputs,
you need to use adapter-cables.
Building a serial DMX-chain:
Connect the DMX-output of the first fixture in the DMX-chain with the DMX-
input of the next fixture.
Always connect one output with the input of the next fixture until all
fixtures are connected.
DMX-512 connection with DMX terminator:
For installations where the DMX cable has to run a long distance or is in an
electrically noisy environment, such as in a discotheque, it is recommended to
use a DMX terminator. This helps in preventing corruption of the digital
control signal by electrical noise. The DMX terminator is simply an XLR plug
with a 120 resistor connected between pins 2 and 3, which is then plugged into
the output XLR socket of the last fixture in the chain.
Caution: At the last fixture, the DMX-cable has to be terminated with a
terminator. Solder a 120 Ω resistor between Signal (–) and Signal (+) into a
3-pin XLR-plug and plug it in the DMX-output of the last fixture.
Power connection
Power Requirements
The FOS Pictor zoom luminaire operates on 100 to 240 volts AC (+/- 10%, auto-
ranging). The luminaire contains an auto-ranging power supply.
Power linking between fixtures:
The fixture with powercon in and out socket. Connect the power out to the
power in socket in the next fixture till all are connected.
Caution: maximum power linking – 6 units.
Connection with the mains:
Connect the device to the mains with the enclosed power supply cable.
The occupation of the connection cables as below:
Cable color | Connection | International |
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Brown | Live | L |
Blue | Neutral | N |
Yellow/green | Earth(Ground) | **** |
Operation
The FOS Pictor zoom can operate in three different modes. In each mode you can
run the fixture as a stand alone fixture or in a master/slave confiugration.
This next section will detail the differences in the operating modes.
Control Menu Map
Default setting in bold.
MAIN MENU| LEVEL 1| LEVEL 3| LEVEL 3| FUNCTION
INSTRUCTION
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DMX| 001-512| | | DMX address setting
Mode
| DMX| 2/8/12CH| | DMX channel mode
Auto
| Program| 001-007| Preset programs
Speed| 001-009| Programs speed
Maunal
| Red| 000-255| Red dimmer 0-100%
Green| 000-255| Green dimmer 0-100%
Blue| 000-255| Blue dimmer 0-100%
Amber| 000-255| Amber dimmer 0-100%
Lime| 000-255| Lime dimmer 0-100%
Cyan| 000-255| Cyan dimmer 0-100%
Strobe| 000-255| Strobe with speed increasing
Dimmer
| Curve| 0.3-3.0| | Dimmer curves adjustment
Mode
| Standard| | Dimmer mode, Standard
Stage| | Dimmer mode, Stage
TV| | Dimmer mode, TV
Architecture| | Dimmer mode, Architecture
Theatre| | Dimmer mode, Theatre
Studio| | Studio power mode, silent(200W)
Dimmer| Mode| Custom| Fade in
(150 ms~2230 ms)
| Custom dimmer curve
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| Fade out (150 ms~2230 ms)|
Advance| Authorization| On/ Off| | Advanced settings/calibration(Only
qualified technicians should perform this function. Inqure your
local dealer for password.)
Signal Hold| On /Off| | Run if signal cut
RDM| On /Off| | RDM function on/off
Screen Timeout| 30S| | Display shut off time
Never|
Screen Brightness| 30-100%| | Display brightness
Dimmer Freq| 1.20K – 24.0KHz| Dimmer frequency setting
Software version| V1.47| | Software version
Reset| Yes/No| | | System reset
Reverse| Yes/No| | | Display reverse 180 degree
Control menu
The information menu will appear after the fixture is switched on. In this
menu, the following status is displayed: Main Menu
Press the MENU button to enter the Main Menu interface. Addressing
All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX signal,
so that the correct fixture responds to the correct control signals. This
digital starting address is the channel number from which the fixture starts
to listen to the digital control information sent out from the DMX controller.
The allocation of this starting address is achieved by setting the correct
number on the display located on the base of the device. You can set the same
starting address for all fixtures or a group of fixtures, or make different
address for each fixture individually.
If you set the same address, all the units will start to listen to the same
control signal from the same channel number. In other words, changing the
settings of one channel will affect all the fixtures simultaneously.If you set a different
address, each unit will start to listen to the channel number you have set,
based on the quantity of control channels of the unit. That means changing the
settings of one channel will affect only the selected fixture.
In the case of the FOS Pictor zoom, which is 2/8/12 channels fixture. If you
set, for example, the address in the 2 channel mode to channel 3, the device
will use the channel 3-4 for control.
Note: After switching on, the device will automatically detect whether
DMX 512 data is received or not. If there is data received at the DMX input,
you will see the DMX indicator light in green.
Universal DMX Control
This function allows you to use a universal DMX-512 controller to control the
dimmer and strobe. A DMX controller allows you to create unique programs
tailored to your individual needs.
RDM control
The FOS Pictor can communicate using RDM (Remote Device Management) in
accordance with ESTA’s American National Standard E1.20-2006: Entertainment
Technology RDM Remote Device Management Over DMX512 Networks.
RDM is a bi-directional communications protocol for use in DMX512 control
systems, it is the open standard for DMX512 device configuration and status
monitoring.
The RDM protocol allows data packets to be inserted into a DMX512 data stream
without affecting existing non-RDM equipment. It allows a console or dedicated
RDM controller to send commands to and receive messages from specific
fixtures.
With RDM function, you can set the DMX address of your fixtures remotely. This
is especially useful when the device is installed in a remote area.
Each FOS Pictor has a factory set RDM UID (unique identification number).
Note: Before operation, enable RDM function in Advanced settings. Rotary Knob function
The knob in the rear panel of the FOS Pictor act as multi function. Including
rotary control of dimmer, up/ down/enter function function.
Dimmer & strobe function:
- Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.
- Press the UP or DOWN button to select Mode menu and press ENTER.
- Press DOWN menu and select Manual sub menu.
- Press ENTER and select Brightness or Strobe in third menu.
- Rotate the rotary knob to control the dimmer(right stop = maximum output, left stop = zero output), or strobe(right stop = maximum strobe, left stop = no strobe).
Note: Rotary dimmer or strobe function works in information Menu and
Mode-Manual menu.
Up, Down, Enter function:
The knob can also act as up, down and enter function.
- Press the MENU button to enter the main menu interface.
- Right rotation = Down, left rotation = Up, press = Enter function.
Set dimmer curves
This function allows you to select preset dimmer curves as well as custom
dimmer curves.To
set preset dimmer curves:
- Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.
- Press the UP or DOWN button to select Dimmer menu and press ENTER.
- Press DOWN menu and select Mode sub menu.
- Select disired dimmer mode.
Custom dimmer curves:
- Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.
- Press the UP or DOWN button to select Dimmer menu and press ENTER.
- Press DOWN menu and select Mode sub menu.
- Press the UP or DOWN button to select Custom menu and press ENTER.
- Adjust fade in and fade out time to customize yout dimmer curves. Time vary from 150 ms to 2230 ms.
Zoom
This function allows you to adjust the beam width of the fixture.
Step 1: Loosen the zoom buttons on the side of the device.
Step 2: Adjust the zoom by sliding the back lenshousing forward or
backward.
Step 3: Tighten the zoom buttons.
DMX Protocol
2 Channel Mode
| Function|
Function Control
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CH1| Dimmer| 000-255: 0-100% dimmer
CH2| **** Color temperature| 000-005: No function
006-025: 2700K
026-046: 3000K
047-067: 3200K
068-088: 3500K
089-109: 4000K
110-130: 4200K
131-151: 4500K
152-172: 5600K
173-193: 6000K
194-214: 6500K
215-235: 7200K
236-255: 8000K
8 Channels Mode
| Function|
Function Control
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CH1| Dimmer| 000-255: 0-100% dimmer
CH2| Strobe| 000-004: No function
005-255: Strobe with speed increasing
CH3| Red| 000-255: Red dimmer 0-100%
CH4| Green| 000-255: Green dimmer 0-100%
CH5| Blue| 000-255: Blue dimmer 0-100%
CH6| Amber| 000-255: Amber dimmer 0-100%
CH7| Lime| 000-255: Lime dimmer 0-100%
CH8| Cyan| 000-255: Cyan dimmer 0-100%
12 Channels Mode
| Function|
Function Control
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CH1| Dimmer| 000-255: 0-100% dimmer
CH2| Strobe| 000-004: No function
005-255: Strobe with speed increasing
CH3| Red| 000-255: Red dimmer 0-100%
CH4| Green| 000-255: Green dimmer 0-100%
CH5| Blue| 000-255: Blue dimmer 0-100%
CH6| Amber| 000-255: Amber dimmer 0-100%
CH7| Lime| 000-255: Lime dimmer 0-100%
CH8| Cyan| 000-255: Cyan dimmer 0-100%
12 Channels Mode| Function| Function Control
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CH9| Color temperature| 000-005: No function
006-025: 2700K
026-046: 3000K
047-067: 3200K
068-088: 3500K
089-109: 4000K
110-130: 4200K
131-151: 4500K
152-172: 5600K
173-193: 6000K
194-214: 6500K
215-235: 7200K
236-255: 8000K
CH10| Color fading| 000-004: No function
005-255: Color fading
CH11| Color marco| 000-004: No function
005-130: Color jump, speed increasing
131-255: Color fading, speed increasing
CH12| Dimmer mode| 005-005: No function
006-047: Dimmer mode, Standard
048-089: Dimmer mode, Stage
090-131: Dimmer mode, TV
132-173: Dimmer mode, Architecture
174-215: Dimmer mode, Theatre
216-255: Custom dimmer curve
Fixture Cleaning
Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the internal and external optical
lenses and mirror should be carried out periodically to optimize light output.
Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates
(I.e. smoke, fog residue, dust, dew). In heavy club use we recommend cleaning
on a monthly basis. Periodic cleaning will ensure longevity, and crisp output.
To clean the fixture:
- Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes.
- Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles from the outside of the fixture with low-pressure compressed air.
- Clean the surfaces by wiping gently with a soft, clean lint-free cloth moistened with a weak detergent solution. Do not rub glass surfaces hard: lift particles off with a soft repeated press. Dry with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth or low-pressure compressed air. Remove stuck particles with an unscented tissue or cotton swab moistened with glass cleaner or distilled water.
- Check that the fixture is dry before reapplying power.
Fuse Replacement
This fuse is located in a fuseholder next to the MAINS OUT socket on the
connections panel.
To replace a fuse:
- Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes.
- Unscrew the cap of the fuseholder and remove the fuse. Replace with a fuse of the same size and rating only.
- Reinstall the fuseholder cap before reapplying power.
Troubleshooting
Listed below are a few common problems that you may encounter, with solutions.
The fixture does not work, no light
- Check the connection of power and main fuse. Be sure the external fuse has not blown.
- Measure the mains voltage on the main connector.
Technical specifications
Model | FOS Pictor |
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Power supply: | AC100 – 240V, 50/60Hz |
Light source: | 350W LED |
LED color: | RGBALC(Red, Green, Blue, Amber, Lime, Cyan) |
Color temperature: | 2700K – 8000K |
Color Rendition: | CRI 95(CT channel), 85(full on) |
Zoom scale: | 18° – 38° manually |
Power connection: | PowerCON in & out |
Fuse: | F5A, 250V |
Maximum power linking: | 6 units |
Signal connection: | 3-pin +5-pin XLR in & out |
DMX channels: | 2/8/12 CH |
Control mode: | RDM, DMX, Rotary |
Housing: | Colour black, ABS+PC |
Size: | 745 x 294 x 294mm(29.3 x 11.6 x 11.6in) |
Package(carton): | 790 x 350 x 360mm(31.1 x 13.8 x 14.2in) |
N.W.: | 8.7kg(19.2lb) |
G.W.: | 11.5kg(25.4lb) |
Accessories(included): | Power lead, Safety rope, Gel frame |
Accessories(optional): | Gobo holder, Clamp |
Enviroment: | IP20 |
Please note: All information is subject to change without prior notice. 13.05.2022
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