eurolite TMH-3.1 Moving Head Spot LED User Manual

eurolite TMH-3.1 Moving Head Spot LED

CAUTION!
Keep this device away from rain and moisture!Unplug mains lead before opening the housing!

For your own safety, please read this user manual carefully before you initially start-up.

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 a EUROLITE LED TMH-3.1 Spot. If you follow the instructions given in this manual, we are sure that you will enjoy this device for a long period of time.

Unpack your LED TMH-3.1 Spot.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION!
Be careful with your operations. With a dangerous voltage you can suffer a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires!

• 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.

• Important:
  Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept liability for any resulting defects or problems.

• If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.

• Please make sure that there are no obvious transport damages. Should you notice any damages on the A/C connection cable or on the casing, do not take the device into operation and immediately consult your local dealer.

• This device falls under protection-class I. The power plug must only be plugged into a protection class I outlet. The voltage and frequency must exactly be the same as stated on the device. Wrong voltages or power outlets can lead to the destruction of the device and to mortal electrical shock.

• Always plug in the power plug last. The power plug must always be inserted without force. Make sure that the plug is tightly connected with the outlet.

• Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution! Never touch them with wet hands, as this could lead to mortal electrical shock.

• Never modify, bend, strain mechanically, put pressure on, pull or heat up the power cord. Never operate next to sources of heat or cold. Disregard can lead to power cord damages, fire or mortal electrical shock.

• The cable insert or the female part in the device must never be strained. There must always be sufficient cable to the device. Otherwise, the cable may be damaged which may lead to mortal damage.

• Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the device and the power-cord from time to time.

• If extension cords are used, make sure that the core diameter is sufficient for the required power consumption of the device. All warnings concerning the power cords are also valid for possible extension cords.

• 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. Otherwise, the cable or plug can be damaged leading to mortal electrical shock. If the power plug or the power switch is not accessible, the device must be disconnected via the mains.

• If the power plug or the device is dusty, the device must be taken out of operation, disconnected and then be cleaned with a dry cloth.

• Dust can reduce the insulation which may lead to mortal electrical shock. More severe dirt in and at the device should only be removed by a specialist.

• There must never enter any liquid into power outlets, extension cords or any holes in the housing of the device. If you suppose that also a minimal amount of liquid may have entered the device, it must immediately be disconnected. This is also valid, if the device was exposed to high humidity. Also if the device is still running, the device must be checked by a specialist if the liquid has reduced any insulation. Reduced insulation can cause mortal electrical shock.

• There must never be any objects entering into the device. This is especially valid for metal parts. If any metal parts like staples or coarse metal chips enter into the device, the device must be taken out of operation and disconnected immediately. Malfunction or short-circuits caused by metal parts may cause mortal injuries.

• HEALTH HAZARD!
  Never look directly into the light source, as sensitive persons may suffer an epileptic shock (especially meant for epileptics)!

• Keep away children and amateurs!

• Never leave this device running unattended.

OPERATING DETERMINATIONS

• This device is a LED moving-head lighting effect for creating decorative effects. This product is only allowed to be operated with an alternating current of 230 V, 50 Hz and was designed for indoor use only.
• This device is designed for professional use, e.g. on stages, in discotheques, theatres etc.
• Lighting effects are not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects.
• Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
• Never lift the fixture by holding it at the projector-head, as the mechanics may be damaged. Always hold the fixture at the transport handles.
• When choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust. There should not be any cables lying around. Please make sure that the unit cannot be touched or bumped. You endanger your own and the safety of others!
• This device must never be operated or stockpiled in sourroundings where splash water, rain, moisture or fog may harm the device. Moisture or very high humidity can reduce the insulation and lead to mortal electrical shocks. When using smoke machines, make sure that the device is never exposed to the direct smoke jet and is installed in a distance of 0.5 meters between smoke machine and device.
• The room must only be saturated with an amount of smoke that the visibility will always be more than 10 meters.
• The ambient temperature must always be between -5° C and +45° C. Keep away from direct insulation (particularly in cars) and heaters.
• The relative humidity must not exceed 50 % with an ambient temperature of 45° C. This device must only be operated in an altitude between -20 and 2000 m over NN.
• Never use the device during thunderstorms. Over voltage could destroy the device. Always disconnect the device during thunderstorms.
• The symbol determines the minimum distance from lighted objects. The minimum distance between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than this value.
• The device must only be installed on a non-flammable surface. In order to safeguard sufficient ventilation, leave 50 cm of free space around the device.
• The housing must never touch surrounding surfaces or objects.
• Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the fixture.
• For overhead use (mounting height >100 cm), always fix the fixture with an appropriate safety-rope. Fix the safety-rope at the correct fixation points only. The safety-rope must never be fixed at the transport handles!
• Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened.
• The maximum ambient temperature Ta = 45° C must never be exceeded.
• Operate the device only after having become familiarized with its functions.
• Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!
• Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
• Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are forbidden due to safety reasons!
• Never remove the serial barcode from the device as this would make the guarantee void.
• If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the product may suffer damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like short-circuit, burns, electric shock, crash etc.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE

Features
High performance LED Head Spot

•  Compact lightweight
•  Equipped with 1 LED 30 W
•  7 brilliant, dichroic colors plus white
• Rainbow effect with adjustable speed in both directions
• Gobo-wheel with 6 rotating gobos plus open
•  Preprogrammed scenes in Program Run for stand alone operation
• Electronic dimmer
• Strobe effect with adjustable speed
• Sound-controlled via built-in microphone
• Fan-cooled
• Manual focus
• Exact positioning via 16 bit PAN/TILT movement resolution
• Positioning within 540° PAN and 255° TILT
• DMX-controlled operation or stand alone operation with Master/Slave function
• Control board with 4-digit display and foil-keyboard for adjusting the DMX-starting address, PAN/TILT Reverse, Program, Reset
• Advantages of LED-technology: extremely long life, low power consumption, minimal heat emission, defacto maintenance free with brilliant light radiation
• DMX-control via every standard DMX-controller

Overview

1. Projector head

2. Objective lens/focus

3. Venting slots

4. Yoke

5. Base

6. Control Board

7. Carrying handle

8. Mounting plate

9. Tripod

10. Mode/Esc-button

11. Display

12. Up-button

13. Down-button

14. Enter-button

15. DMX indicator

16. Auto/sound indicator

17. Power supply/fuseholder

18. Power switch

19. DMX-Out socket

20. DMX-In socket

INSTALLATION

Rigging

DANGER OF FIRE!
When installing the device, make sure there is no highly-inflammable material (decoration articles, etc.) within a distance of min. 0.5 m.

The device can be installed on the ground or on the wall or ceiling.

Hanging installation

DANGER TO LIFE!
Please consider the EN 60598-2-17and the respective national norms during the installation! The installation must only be carried out by an authorized dealer!

• The installation of the device has to be built and constructed in a way that it can hold 10 times the weight for 1 hour without any harming deformation.

• 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, derigging or servicing the device 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 safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by an expert before taking into operation for the first time and after changes before taking into operation another time.

• The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by an expert after every four year in the course of an acceptance test.

• The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by a skilled person once a year.
  Procedure:

• The device should be installed outside areas where persons may walk by or be seated.

• 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 device. 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 and or damage to property.

• The device has to be installed out of the reach of people.

• The device must never be fixed swinging freely in the room.

• Caution: Devices in hanging installations may cause severe injuries when crashing down! If you have doubts concerning the safety of a possible installation, do NOT install the device!

• Attachment
  Before attaching the device, make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the device’s weight.

• The device must only be installed absolutely planar at a vibration-free, oscillation-free and fire-resistant location. Make sure that the device is installed absolutely planar by using a water-level.

• The device must be installed out of the reach of people.

• The device must always be installed via all fixation holes. Do only use appropriate screws and make sure that the screws are properly connected with the ground.

• The durability of the installation depends very much on the material used at the installation area (building material) such as wood, concrete, gas concrete, brick etc. This is why the fixing material must be chosen to suit the wall material. Always ask a specialist for the correct plug/screw combination indicating the maximum load and the building material.

• Procedure

  • Step 1: On the two mounting plates, there are holes for the installation.
  • Step 2: Hold the mounting plates onto the location where the device is to be installed.
  • Step 3: Mark the boreholes with a pen or a suitable tool.
  • Step 4: Drill the holes.
  • Step 5: Hold the mounting plates in the desired position and tighten it.
    If the projector shall be lowered from the ceiling or high joists, professional trussing systems have to be used. The projector must never be fixed swinging freely in the room.

Mounting on a trussing system

Mount the device to your trussing system using the mounting plates and two appropriate clamps.

CAUTION!
Use 2 appropriate clamps to rig the fixture on the truss. Follow the instructions mentioned at the bottom of the base. Make sure that the device is fixed properly! Ensure that the structure (truss) to which you are attaching the fixtures is secure.

• For overhead use (mounting height >100 cm), always install an appropriate safety bond.
• You must only use safety bonds complying with DIN 56927, quick links complying with DIN 56927, shackles complying with DIN EN 1677-1 and BGV C1 carbines. The safety bonds, quick links, shackles and the carbines must be sufficiently dimensioned and used correctly in accordance with the latest industrial safety regulations (e. g. BGV C1, BGI 810-3).
• Please note: for overhead rigging in public or industrial areas, a series of safety instructions have to be followed that this manual can only give in part. The operator must therefore inform himself on the current safety instructions and consider them.
• The manufacturer cannot be made liable for damages caused by incorrect installations or insufficient safety precautions!
• Pull the safety bond through the attachment eyelet and over the trussing system or a safe fixation spot. Insert the end in the quick link and tighten the safety screw.
• The maximum drop distance must never exceed 20 cm.
• A safety bond which already held the strain of a crash or which is defective must not be used again.
• DANGER TO LIFE!
  Before taking into operation for the first time, the installation has to be approved by an expert!

DMX-512 connection / connection between fixtures

• The wires must not come into contact with each other, otherwise the fixtures will not work at all, or will not work properly.
• Please note, the starting address depends upon which controller is being used.
• Only use a stereo shielded cable and 3-pin XLR-plugs and connectors in order to connect the controller with the fixture or one fixture with another.

Occupation of the XLR-connection:

• 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.

• 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.

Connection with the mains

Connect the device to the mains with the enclosed power supply cable.

The occupation of the connection-cables is as follows:

• The earth has to be connected!
• If the device will be directly connected with the local power supply network, a disconnection switch with a minimum opening of 3 mm at every pole has to be included in the permanent electrical installation.
• The device must only be connected with an electric installation carried out in compliance with the IEC-standards. The electric installation must be equipped with a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a maximum fault current of 30 mA.
• Lighting effects must not be connected to dimming-packs.

OPERATION

With the power switch, you can switch the device on and off.
After you connected the effect to the mains, the EUROLITE LED TMH-3.1 Spot starts running. During the Reset, the motors are trimmed and the device is ready for use afterwards.
Turn the objective-lens for adjusting the focus in order to obtain a sharp projection.

Stand Alone operation

• In the Stand Alone mode, the LED TMH-3.1 Spot can be used without controller.
• Disconnect the LED TMH-3.1 Spot from the controller and call the internal program. Please refer to the instructions under Control Board.

Master/Slave operation

• The master/slave operation enables that several devices can be synchronized and controlled by one master-device.
  On the rear panel of the device you can find an XLR-jack (DMX Out) and an XLR- plug (DMX In), which can be used for connecting several devices.

• Choose the device which is to control the effects. This device then works as master-device and controls all other slave-devices, which are to be connected to the master-device via a balanced microphone lead. Connect the DMX OUT-jack with the DMX IN-plug of the next device.

• Set the desired Master-mode – „Automatic program mode“ or „Sound controlled mode“ – for the master-device. Set the DMX address 1 for all slave-devices.

Control Board
The Control Board offers several features: you can simply set the starting address, run the pre-programmed program or make a reset.

The main menu is accessed by pressing the Mode/Esc-button. Browse through the submenu by pressing Up or Down. Press the Enter-button in order to select the desired menu. You can change the selection by pressing Up or Down. Confirm every selection by pressing the Enter-button. You can leave every mode by pressing the Mode/Esc-button. The functions provided are described in the following sections.

DMX-controlled operation

You can control the projectors individually via your DMX-controller. Every DMX-channel has a different occupation with different features. The individual channels and their features are listed under DMX-protocol.

Addressing

• The Control Board allows you to assign the DMX starting address, which is defined as the first channel from which the LED TMH-3.1 Spot will respond to the controller.
• If you set, for example, the address to channel 11, the device will use the channel 11 to 20 for control.
• Please, be sure that you don’t have any overlapping channels in order to control each LED TMH-3.1 Spot correctly and independently from any other fixture on the DMX-chain.
• If several LED TMH-3.1 Spot are addressed similarly, they will work synchronically.
• Press the Up/Down-buttons for setting the desired starting address. Now you can start operating the LED TMH-3.1 Spot via your lighting controller.

Note:
After switching on, the device will automatically detect whether DMX 512 data is received or not. If the data is received, the DMX indicator will be flashing. If there is no data received at the DMX-input, the DMX indicator does not light up.

This situation can occur if:

• the 3 PIN XLR plug (cable with DMX signal from controller) is not connected with the input of the device.
• the controller is switched off or defective, if the cable or connector is defective or the signal wires are swap in the input connector.
  Note:
  It’s necessary to insert the XLR termination plug (with 120 Ohm) in the last device in the link in order to ensure proper transmission on the DMX data link.

DMX-protocol

• Control-channel 1 – Horizontal movement (Pan) (within 540°) Push slider up in order to move the head horizontally (PAN).
  Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0-255, 128-center). The head can be stopped at any position you wish.

• Control-channel 2 – Vertical movement (Tilt) (within 255°) Push slider up in order to move the head vertically (TILT). Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0-255, 128-center). The head can be stopped at any position you wish.

• Control-channel 3 – Pan/Tilt-speed
  Decimal| Hexad.| Percentage| S/F| Feature
  ---|---|---|---|---
  0| 255| 00| FF| 0%| 100%| F| Decreasing speed

• Control-channel 4 – Colour-wheel
  Linear colour change following the movement of the slider. In this way you can stop the colour-wheel in any position. Decimal| Hexad.| Percentage| S/F| Feature
  ---|---|---|---|---
  0| 17| 00| 11| 0%| 7%| S| Open / white
  18| 33| 12| 21| 7%| 13%| S| Red
  34| 50| 22| 32| 13%| 20%| S| Yellow
  51| 67| 33| 43| 20%| 26%| S| Shadow blue
  68| 84| 44| 54| 27%| 33%| S| Green
  85| 101| 55| 65| 33%| 40%| S| Orange
  102| 107| 66| 6B| 40%| 42%| S| Pink
  108| 127| 6C| 7F| 42%| 50%| S| Blue
  128| 192| 80| C0| 50%| 75%| F| Forwards rainbow effect with decreasing speed
  193| 255| C1| FF| 76%| 100%| F| Backwards rainbow effect with increasing speed

• Control-channel 5 – Rotating gobo-wheel
  Decimal| Hexad.| Percentage| S/F| Feature
  ---|---|---|---|---
  0| 20| 00| 14| 0%| 8%| S| Open
  21| 41| 15| 29| 8%| 16%| S| Gobo 1
  42| 62| 2A| 3E| 16%| 24%| S| Gobo 2
  63| 83| 3F| 53| 25%| 33%| S| Gobo 3
  84| 104| 54| 68| 33%| 41%| S| Gobo 4
  105| 125| 69| 7D| 41%| 49%| S| Gobo 5
  126| 146| 7E| 92| 49%| 57%| S| Gobo 6
  147| 208| 93| D0| 58%| 82%| F| Forwards gobo-wheel rotation with decreasing speed
  209| 255| D1| FF| 82%| 100%| F| Backwards gobo-wheel rotation with increasing speed

• Control-channel 6 – Gobo rotation
  Decimal| Hexad.| Percentage| S/F| Feature
  ---|---|---|---|---
  0| 10| 00| 0A| 0%| 4%| S| No rotation
  11| 130| 0B| 82| 4%| 51%| F| Forwards gobo rotation with decreasing speed
  131| 135| 83| 87| 51%| 53%| S| No rotation
  136| 255| 88| FF| 53%| 100%| F| Backwards gobo rotation with increasing speed

• Control-channel 7 – Switching the LEDs, Strobe, Reset
  Decimal| Hexad.| Percentage| S/F| Feature
  ---|---|---|---|---
  0| 10| 00| 0A| 0%| 4%| S| LED off
  11| 20| 0B| 14| 4%| 8%| S| LED on
  21| 30| 15| 1E| 8%| 12%| S| Reset
  31| 250| 1F| FA| 12%| 98%| F| Strobe-effect with increasing speed
  251| 255| FB| FF| 98%| 100%| S| LED on

• Control-channel 8 – Dimmer intensity
  Decimal| Hexad.| Percentage| S/F| Feature
  ---|---|---|---|---
  0| 255| 00| FF| 0%| 100%| F| Gradual adjustment of the dimmer intensity from 0 to 100 %

• Control-channel 9 – Pan-movement with 16 Bit-resolution

• Control-channel 10 – Tilt-movement with 16 Bit-resolution

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are inspected by an expert after every four years in the course of an acceptance test. The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are inspected by a skilled person once a year. The following points have to be considered during the inspection:

1. All screws used for installing the devices or parts of the device have to be tighly connected and must not be corroded.
2. There must not be any deformations on housings, fixations and installation spots (ceiling, suspension, trussing).
3. Mechanically moved parts like axles, eyes and others must not show any traces of wearing (e.g. material abrading or damages) and must not rotate with unbalances.
4. The electric power supply cables must not show any damages, material fatigue (e.g. porous cables) 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.

• DANGER TO LIFE!
  Disconnect from mains before starting maintenance operation!

• We recommend a frequent cleaning of the device. Please use a moist, lint-free cloth. Never use alcohol or solvents!

• CAUTION!
  The lens has to be replaced when it is obviously damaged, so that its function is impaired, e. g. due to cracks or deep scratches!

• The objective lens will require weekly cleaning as smoke-fluid tends to building up residues, reducing the light-output very quickly.

• The cooling-fans should be cleaned monthly.

• The interior of the fixture should be cleaned at least annually using a vacuum-cleaner or an air-jet.

• There are no serviceable parts inside the device. Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried out by authorized dealers

Replacing the fuse

If the fine-wire fuse of the device fuses, only replace the fuse by a fuse of same type and rating.
Before replacing the fuse, unplug mains lead.

Procedure:

• Step 1: Open the fuseholder on the rear panel with a fitting screwdriver.
• Step 2: Remove the old fuse from the fuseholder.
• Step 3: Install the new fuse in the fuseholder.
• Step 4: Replace the fuseholder in the housing.
• Should you need any spare parts, please use genuine parts.
• If the power supply cable of this device becomes damaged, it has to be replaced by a special power supply cable available at your dealer.Should you have further questions, please contact your dealer.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Please note: Every information is subject to change without prior notice. 07.07.2011 ©

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