Centolight THESIS 280 ZOOM Testa Mobile User Manual

Centolight THESIS 280 ZOOM Testa Mobile User Manual

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Dear customer,
First of all thanks for purchasing a CENTOLIGHT® product. Our mission is to satisfy all possible needs of light designers and professionals of entertainment lighting, by offering a wide range of products based on the latest technologies.

We hope you will be satisfied with this fixture and, if you want to collaborate, we are looking for a feedback from you about product operation and possible improvements to be introduced in the next future. Go to our website www.centolight.com and send an e-mail with your opinion; this will help us to build equipment ever closer to professional’s real requirements.

1 – Before you Begin

Thank you for purchasing THESIS 280/480 ZOOM. Enjoy your new equipment and make sure to read this manual carefully before operation! This user manual is made to provide both an overview of controls, as well as information on how to use them.

1.1. What is included
Package include:

• Moving Head
• Power Cord (EU plug – PowerCon)
• 1 x DMX Cable (3-Pin XLR Male to Female)
• 2 x Fast-Lock Omega Clamps
• User manual

ATTENTION: Packaging bag is not a toy! Keep out of reach of children!!! Keep in a safe place the original packaging material for future use.

1.2. Unpacking Instructions
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the content to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition.

If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier or dealer/seller immediately. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.

If the fixture must be returned to the manufacturer, it is important that it is returned in the original manufacturer box and packing. Please do not take any action without first contacting your dealer or getting in touch with our after-sales support service (visit www.centolight.com for details).

1.3. Accessories
CENTOLIGHT can supply a wide range of quality accessories that you can use with your THESI Series equipment, like Cables, Splitters, DMX controllers, Consumables, and a wide range of other fixtures.

All products in our catalogue has been long tested with this device, so we recommend you to use Genuine CENTOLIGHT Accessories and Parts.

Ask your CENTOLIGHT dealer or check out our website www.centolight.com for any accessories you could need to ensure best performance of the product.

1.4. Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this User Manual are subject to change without notice. CENTOLIGHT assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions and reserves the right to revise or to create this manual at any time.

Copyright© 2021 CENTOLIGHT. All rights reserved.

2 – Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions
• Keep these instructions
• Heed all warning
• Follow all instructions

3 – Mounting and Rigging

Pay attention to safety! Please respectively consider the EN 60598-2-17 and the national standard during the installation. Only authorized technicians can carry out the installation.

3.1. Rigging

• The installation of the fixture has to be built and constructed in a way that it can hold 10 times the weight for 1 hour without any harming demolition. The installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, e.g. an appropriate catch net. This secondary safety attachment must be constructed in a way that no part of the installation can fall down if the main attachment fails.
• When rigging, de-rigging or servicing the fixture staying in the area below the installation place, on bridges, under high working places and other endangered areas is forbidden. The operator has to make sure that the safety measure and the machine’s technical installation is approved by an expert before taking into operation for the first time and after changes before taking into operation anther time. He has also to make sure that an expert approves safety measure and the machine’s technical installation once a years.

IMPORTANT: Overhead rigging requires extensive experience, including (but not limited to) calculating working load limits, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the projector. If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt the installation yourself, but instead use a professional structural rigger. Improper installation can result in bodily injury or property loss.

• If the fixture shall be lowered from the ceiling or high joists, professional trussing systems have to be used. The fixture must never be fixed swinging freely in the room.

CAUTION: Use appropriate clamps to rig the fixture on the truss. Make sure that the device is fixed properly! Ensure that the structure (truss) to which you are attaching the fixtures is secure.

3.2. Water / Moisture

• The product is for indoor use. In order to prevent risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose to rain or moisture.
• The unit can not be used near water; for example near a bathtub, a kitchen sink, a swimming pool, etc.

3.3. Heat

• Do not use in a confined space. Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
• The apparatus should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves or other appliances that produce heat.

Don not use it when maximum ambient temperature is higher than 50°C. Work temperature ranges from -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F).

3.4. Servicing
Do not implement any servicing other than those means described in the manual.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. The internal components of the equipment must be purchased from the manufacturer. Only use accessories/attachments or parts recommended by the manufacturer.

4 – Introduction

THESIS series offers two new wash-light moving heads with, respectively, 7 and 12 powerful and reliable 40W OSRAM LEDs. They represent a valid alternative to normal discharge lamps with all the benefits of LED technology: low consumption, longer life, lower temperature dissipation. The light beam ranges from 4.5° to 45°, thanks to the ZOOM function controlled by three motors simultaneously, which give an extremely soft and silent adjustment.

The quad-color mixing system, the adjustable color-temperature, the accurate and linear dimmer, combined with the sophisticated control of the single pixels, make the new THESIS moving heads a valid tool to enhance the creativity of the most demanding light designers. They offer several Pixel controlling functions: rainbow, single pixel, circle, full-control of the single colors of each LED, and many others.

Particular attention is paid to precision and noise of mechanical movements. PAN and TILT are equipped with three-phase motors and 16-bit control. The ZOOM is managed by three motors, to minimize skating effect and vibrations. The electronic dimmer is accurate and soft. Fan speed is also electronically controlled by the internal temperature, ensuring the right balance between noise, safety and durability of the LED chips.

4.1. Features

• LED light: 7x40W (THESIS 280 ZOOM) / 12x40W (THESIS 480 ZOOM) RGBW 4in1 OSRAM® LEDs with around 50000 h lifespan
• Beam angle (scan type): 4.5°÷45°
• Electronic smooth Dimmer with 16-bit control
• Strobe: 1-20Hz with instant light ON and OFF work mode
• RGBW smooth color mixing with Pixel effects, like rainbow, single pixel, circle, full control, fixed background light color mixing, fixed background light pattern, fixed background light pixel control.
• ZOOM function 5°÷45° / 1.7s, with 3 silent motors at the same time to provide accurate zooming, stable beam, without skating.
• PAN and TILT with 8-16 bit scanning, photoelectric reset and automatic error correction function.
• DMX512 / Master-Slave / Auto / Sound control Modes
• Four DMX Channel Modes: 17CH Standard, 38CH Extended, 18CH Pattern, 11CH HIS
• High efficiency cooling system with whole-process temperature monitoring. No risk of LED lamp damage; Intelligent speed control fan and monitoring of rotation speed
• 2.0” LCD color screen with easy user-interface
• External power function with USB connection for moving head parameter setting using display.
• Support RDM, Art-Net®, Kling-Net and sACN networking protocols (Optionals).

1) THESIS 280 ZOOM Size

2) THESIS 480 ZOOM Size

5 – Product Description

5.1. Front Panel

1) LCD GRAPHIC DISPLAY
It shows the operating mode and other system information.

2) POWER USB Connection
External power function with USB connection (to power bank, Laptop, etc.) for moving head parameter setting without the device being turned on.

3) ESC BUTTON
Press to exit from functions without parameters variation, or press repeatedly to go back to main page.

4) UP BUTTON
It scrolls individual items up when in selection menus/sub-menus for system settings (DMX address, Fixture, Manual, etc.), and increases parameter values/settings.

5) INVERT BUTTON
By pressing this button, the display will rotate by 180°. This can be useful for overhead installation.

6) DOWN BUTTON
It scrolls individual items down when in selection menus/sub-menus for system settings (DMX address, Fixture, Manual, etc.), and increases parameter values/settings.

ENTER BUTTON
Press ENTER to access menus and confirm parameter value changes.

5.2. Rear Panel

1) POWER IN SOCKET
Plug the power-cord into an AC socket properly configured for your particular model.

2) POWER ON/OFF SWITCH
It switches the unit on and off.

3) FUSE HOLDER
Fuse holder with F7AL/250 V fuse (5x20mm). In case of fuse burn, to prevent the risk
of fire and damaging the unit, please use only a spare of the recommended fuse
type as described. Before replacing the fuse, make sure the unit turned off and disconnected from the AC outlet.

4) POWER OUT SOCKET
Power output socket for power supply to additional Centolight fixtures. Ensure that total power consumption of all connected devices does not exceed the value specified on the device (max. 800W for Thesis 280 Zoom; 1200W FOR Thesis 480 Zoom).

5) DMX INPUT
Male 3-pin and 5-pin XLR sockets for connection to a DMX control device.

6) DMX OUTPUT
Female 3-pin and 5-pin XLR socket for sending the DMX control signal.

5.3. About Power Connection

• Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet you are connecting the product to is within the range stated in paragraph “9 – SPECIFICATION” on page 32 or rear panel of the product (AC110V-240V 50/60Hz).
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged. Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
• Never disconnect the product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• To avoid electric shock, all fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable ground and circuit breaker.
• Wire correspondence is as follows:

Earth must be connected! Always pay attention to safety! Before taking into operation for the first time, the installation has to be approved by an expert.

5.4. About Dmx Connection

When use a DMX controller, please make sure that there is no interference sources (e.g. intercom, high frequency radio waves and radiation source).

DMX machines are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain. A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture. The order in which the machines are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each of them. Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling.

Connect machines using shielded 2-conductor twisted pair cable with 3-pin XLR male to female connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-), and pin 3 is Data positive (S+).

CAUTION: Wires must not come into contact with each other; otherwise the fixtures will not work at all, or will not work properly.

5.5. DMX Terminator

DMX is a resilient communication protocol, however errors still occasionally occur. In order to prevent electrical noise from disturbing and corrupting the DMX control signals, a good habit is to connect DMX output of last fixture in the chain to a DMX terminator, especially over long signal cable runs.

The DMX terminator is simply an XLR connector with a 120Ω (ohm), 1/4 Watt resistor connected across Signal (-) and Signal (+), respectively, pins 2 and 3, which is then plugged into the output socket on last projector in the chain. The connections are illustrated below.

Complimentary signal cable can transmits signals to 20 unit fixtures at most.

Signal amplifier is a must to connect more fixtures.

5.6. 3-Pin vs 5-Pin DMX cables
DMX connection protocols used by controllers and fixtures manufacturers are not standardized around the world. However, two are the most common standards:

5-Pin XLR and 3-Pin XLR system. If you wish to connect this fixture to a 5-Pin XLR input fixture, you need to use an adapter-cable or make it by yourself. Below you can see the wiring correspondence between 3-Pin and 5-Pin plug and socket standards

6 – Menu Operation

At power on, the device resets all the electrical and mechanical parts. Once the start-up procedure is finished, the display shows current DMX mode, current temperature and the fan speed. If, for instance, the device is set to GUI mode (18CH Mode channel) and starting address is set to 1, the display will show:

If the device is set to DMX mode and there is any controllers connected, the home screen blinks. By pressing [ESC] button twice, the display will show the main function menu.

6.1. Dmx Address Setting
DMX Address setting allows you to set the DMX channel of the machine between 1 and 512. To adjust it, select the parameter using [UP] / [DOWN] buttons (above figure), and press [ENTER] to edit. Increase or decrease the DMX address by using [UP] / [DOWN] buttons again. Then press [ENTER] to confirm, or [ESC] to exit without changing.

6.2. Fixture
This sub-menu consisting of the following options:

1) Dmx Mode
By selecting this option using [UP] / [DOWN] and then pressing [ENTER], it is possible to select one of the available channel mode. Using again the [UP] / [DOWN] buttons, you can choose the following modes:

• GUI (18CH)
• EXT (38CH Thesis 280 Zoom / 58CH for Thesis 480 Zoom)
• STD (17CH)
• HSI (11CH)

Use [ENTER] to confirm, or [ESC] to exit without confirming.

2) Run Mode
By selecting this option using the [UP] / [DOWN] buttons and then pressing the [ENTER] button, it is possible to select one of the available run mode.

They are, respectively: DMX control mode, Master/Slave mode (called HOST), and Sound Control, with which the moving head is controlled by the sound in the surrounding environment.

By using [UP] / [DOWN], you can choose the desired running mode.
Use the [ENTER] button to confirm, or the [ESC] button to exit without confirming.

Note: When the fixture is set to HOST but is not connected to other devices, AUTO mode is automatically active.

3) Pan Invert
By selecting this option using the [UP] / [DOWN] and then pressing the [ENTER], it is possible to set the PAN Invert parameter. The default setting of this parameter is “Close”. To invert the Pan, set the parameter to “Open” Using the [UP] / [DOWN] , you can choose the “Pan Mode”.
Use the [ENTER] to confirm, or the [ESC] to exit without confirming.

4) Tilt Invert
By selecting this option using the [UP] / [DOWN] and then pressing the [ENTER], it is possible to set the TILT Invert parameter. The default setting of this parameter is “Close”. To invert the Tilt, set the parameter to “Open”
Using the [UP] / [DOWN] , you can choose the “Tilt Mode”.
Use the [ENTER] to confirm, or the [ESC] to exit without confirming.

6.3. Manual
Use [UP] / [DOWN] and then press [ENTER] to access this sub-menu consisting of the following options:

Using again [UP] / [DOWN], the value of each parameter will increase or decrease.
Use [ENTER] to confirm, or [ESC] to exit without confirming.

1. Pan
   Pan adjustment. Range is 0 ÷ 255.

2. Pan Fine
   Fine Pan adjustment. Range is 0 ÷ 255.

3. Tilt
   Tilt adjustment. Range is 0 ÷ 255.

4. Tilt Fine
   Fine Tilt adjustment. Range is 0 ÷ 255.

5. P/T Speed
   Speed adjustment for Pan and Tilt. Range is 0 ÷ 255.

6. Dim
   Adjustment of the light output intensity (Dimmer). Range is 0 ÷ 255.

7. Strobe
   Adjusting the speed of light flashes in the strobe effect. Range is 0 ÷ 255.

8. Red
   Red color adjustment. Range is 0 ÷ 255.

9. Green
   Green color adjustment. Range is 0 ÷ 255.

10. Blue
    Blue color adjustment. Range is 0 ÷ 255.

11. White
    White color adjustment. Range is 0 ÷ 255

12. Macro
    Browses all color combinations. Range is 0 ÷ 255.

13. Shape
    This function replicates all combinations on channel 13 of DMX GUI mode of both models. Range is 0 ÷ 255 (please refer to “7.4. GUI Mode (18CH) Thesis 280 Zoom” on page 25 or to “7.5. GUI Mode (18CH) Thesis 480 Zoom” on page 27).

14. Speed
    Speed adjustment of dynamic effects contained in the shape option. Range is 0 ÷ 255.

15. Color
    Selects the background color of each effect chosen in the shape option. Range is 0 ÷ 255.

16. BackDim
    Adjusts the brightness of the background chosen in “Color” option. Range is 0 ÷ 255.

17. Zoom
    Zoom adjustment. Range is 0 ÷ 255 ( 4.5°÷ 45°).

18. Reset
    This function replicates DMX STD mode on Channel 17 of both models. Range is 0 ÷ 255. (Please refer to “7.1. STD Mode (17CH)” on page 22)

6.4. Information
Use [UP] / [DOWN] and then press [ENTER] to access this sub-menu consisting of the following options:

1) Time
Shows information on machine life cycle:
• Current Time: Partial operating time.
• Total Time: Total operating time.
• Power Count: Number of Power-cycles (how many times the unit has been turned on).

2) Sensor
This menu provides information on Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Temp and Fan sensors. When each of those sensors operates properly, the display shows TRUE. When there is a problem, the display shows FALSE.

3) Temperature
Provides information on moving head temperature:
• Head Temp: Internal temperature of the moving head.
• Fan Speed: Speed (in RPM) of the fan when active. The fan will activate when the internal temperature exceeds 40°.

4) Software Version
Selecting this option, you get information about the software versions of Panel, Motor, Dimmer e Network boards. About Network, the software version will be displayed only if the card is installed (optional).

6.5. Factory
Press [UP] / [DOWN] buttons and press [ENTER] to access this sub-menu with the following options:

All parameters, once set, will be maintained each time the device is turned on. Only the password must be entered each time to enable the modification of parameters contained in this sub-menu. To select parameters sub-menu use [UP] / [DOWN] and then press [ENTER] to modify their values.

By using [UP] / [DOWN] again, the value of each parameter will increase or decrease. Use [ENTER] to confirm, or [ESC] button to exit without confirming.

1. Password:
   The password to be entered is 158. Once the password has been entered, the modification of all other parameters will be enabled.

2. Pan
   Pan fine adjustment for the initial position after switching on. The default value is 127. The interval is 0 ÷ 255.

3. Tilt
   Tilt fine adjustment for the initial position after switching on. The default value is 127. The interval is 0 ÷ 255.

4. Zoom
   Zoom fine adjustment for the initial position after switching on. The default value is 127. The interval is 0 ÷ 255.

5. Red, Green, Blue, White
   Color brightness adjustment. The default value is 127. The interval is 0 ÷

6.6. Fixture Reset
Press [UP] / [DOWN] and then [ENTER] to access a sub-menu consisting of the following options:

1) Motor Reset
Normally this function is set to “Cancel”. Switch to “Run” using [UP] / [DOWN] and then [ENTER] , the device will reset Pan, Tilt and Zoom motors.

2) Factory
This function must be used only when you want to reset all parameters to the default values. Normally it is set to “Cancel”. Switch to “Run” using [UP] / [DOWN] and then [ENTER] , the device will reset all parameters and functions to default values.

6.7. Display
Press [UP] / [DOWN] and then [ENTER] to access a sub-menu consisting of the following options:

1) Language
Selects the display language between English and Chinese.
2) Display Flip
When this parameter is set to “Normal”, the display is in normal position; when is set to “Reverse”, the display is inverted.

3) Display Mode
When this parameter is set to “Show” the display always remains on. If it is set to “60s”, the display turns off after 60 seconds (if no operation is done). When the display is off, just press any of the control panel buttons to turn it on again.

6.8. Network
Press [UP] / [DOWN] and then [ENTER] to access a sub-menu consisting of the following options:

Note: All parameters contained in this sub-menu are be described in a dedicated user manual.

7 – DMX CHANNEL MODES

DMX channel modes for both models are 4. In the EXT and GUI modes, DMX controls are different because each model has a different number of LEDs. The picture below shows the LED numbering of both models, which will be used in the EXT and GUI mode tables.

7.1. STD Mode (17CH)

7.2. EXT Mode Thesis 280 Zoom (38CH)

7.3. EXT Mode Thesis 480 Zoom (58CH)

7.4. GUI Mode (18CH) Thesis 280 Zoom

7.5. GUI Mode (18CH) Thesis 480 Zoom

7.6. HSI Mode (11CH)

8 – LUX CHARTS

8.2. Thesis 480 Zoom

9 – SPECIFICATION

Note: Our products are subject to a process of continual further development. Therefore modifications to the technical features remain subject to change without further notice.

10 – Warranty And Service / Warning

All CENTOLIGHT products feature a limited two-year warranty. This two-year warranty starts from the date of purchase, as shown on your purchase receipt. The following cases/components are not covered by this warranty:

• Any accessories supplied with the product
• Improper use
• Fault due to wear and tear
• Any modification of the product effected by the user or a third party

CENTOLIGHT shall satisfy the warranty obligations by remedying any material or manufacturing faults free of charge at CENTOLIGHT’s discretion either by repairing or exchanging individual parts or the entire appliance. Any defective parts removed from a product during the course of a warranty claim shall become the property of CENTOLIGHT.

While under warranty, defective products may be returned to your local CENTOLIGHT dealer together with the original proof of purchase. To avoid any damages in transit, please use the original packaging if available. Alternatively, you can send the product to CENTOLIGHT SERVICE CENTER – Via Enzo Ferrari, 10 – 62017 Porto Recanati – Italy. In order to send a product to service center, you need an RMA number. Shipping charges have to be covered by the owner of the product.

For further information please visit www.centolight.com

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