EQUINOX EQLED057 FXbar18 LED Bar User Manual

EQUINOX EQLED057 FXbar18 LED Bar

Product Information
The FXbar18 is a stage lighting fixture designed for entertainment applications. It is not intended for extended periods of use in house-light, industrial, or architectural applications. The fixture has a power consumption of 56W and operates on a power supply of 100~240V, 50/60Hz. It comes with a fuse rating of F3A 250V and has dimensions of 85 x 1125 x 65mm. The weight of the fixture is 2kg. The order code for the FXbar18 is EQLED057.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Ensure your own safety by reading the user manual carefully before the initial start-up.
2. Keep the equipment away from rain, moisture, and liquids.
3. Take care when using the equipment as it operates at high voltage, posing a risk of electric shock.
4. Follow the instructions in the manual to avoid causing damage to the product and void the warranty.
5. Use the fixture only for stage lighting and entertainment applications with short duty cycles.
6. Do not use the fixture for house-light, industrial, or architectural applications.
7. Refer to the technical specifications for power consumption, power supply, fuse rating, dimensions, weight, and order code.
8. The fixture comes with mounting brackets/feet, adjustable knobs, and a power cable in the package.
9. To operate in DMX mode, press the MENU button on the front of the unit to access the DMX address mode.
10. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the required DMX address and Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
11. Choose one of the available 3/7 or 13 DMX channel modes using the UP and DOWN buttons and confirm the setting by pressing ENTER.
12. To exit any of the options, press the MENU button.
13. In 3-channel mode, use Channel 1 for red dimmer control, Channel 2 is for green dimmer control, and Channel 3 is for blue dimmer control.
14. Adjust the values of the dimmer channels from 000 to 255 to control the brightness of each color.

WARNING
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP!

• Before your initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused during transportation.
• Should there be any damage, consult your dealer and do not use the equipment.
• To maintain the equipment in good working condition and to ensure safe operation, it is necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
• Please note that damages caused by user modifications to this equipment are not subject to warranty.

CAUTION!
KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM RAIN,  MOISTURE AND LIQUIDS

CAUTION!
TAKE CARE USING THIS EQUIPMENT! HIGH VOLTAGE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!!

IMPORTANT
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the equipment.

• Never let the power cable come into contact with other cables. Handle the power cable and all mains voltage connections with particular caution!
• Never remove a warning or informative labels from the unit.
• Do not open the equipment and do not modify the unit.
• Do not connect this equipment to a dimmer pack.
• Do not switch the equipment on and off in short intervals, as this will reduce the system’s life.
• Only use the equipment indoors.
• Do not expose to flammable sources, liquids or gases.
• Always disconnect the power from the mains when equipment is not in use or before cleaning! Only handle the power cable by the plug. Never pull out the plug by pulling the power cable.
• Make sure that the available mains supply voltage is between 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz.
• Make sure that the power cable is never crimped or damaged. Check the equipment and the power cable periodically.
• If the equipment is dropped or damaged, disconnect the mains power supply immediately and have a qualified engineer inspect the equipment before operating again.
• If the equipment has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not connect the power or switch it on immediately.
• The arising condensation might damage the equipment. Leave the equipment switched off until it has reached room temperature.
• If your product fails to function correctly, stop use immediately. Pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Pro Light dealer for service.
• Only use fuses of the same type and rating.
• Repairs, servicing, and power connections must only be carried out by a qualified technician. THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS.
• This lighting fixture is for professional use only – it is not designed for or suitable for household use.
• The product must be installed by a qualified technician in accordance with local territory regulations.
• The safety of the installation is the responsibility of the installer. The fixture presents risks of severe injury or death due to fire hazards, electric shock, and falls.
• Warning! Risk Group 2 LED product according to EN 62471. Do not view the light output with optical instruments or any device that may concentrate the beam.
• Warranty : One year from the date of purchase.

OPERATING DETERMINATIONS

If this equipment is operated in any other way, than those described in this manual, the product may suffer damage and the warranty becomes void. Incorrect operation may lead to danger e.g.: short-circuit, burns and electric shocks, etc. Do not endanger your own safety and the safety of others! Incorrect installation or use can cause serious damage to people and/or property. Please note: These fixtures are intended for stage lighting and entertainment applications only, and are not intended for extended periods of use, including but not limited to house-light, industrial or architectural applications, and should only be operated with short duty cycles.

Product overview & technical specifications

FXbar18
The FXbar18 features 18 x 3W 3-in-1 RGB LEDs controllable in 3 segments, creating many different flow and chase effects. The 35° beam angle smoothly washes in deep rich colors or warm pastel tones, and several pre-programmed light shows, color mixing and colour fades are accessible by the 4-push button menu with LED display. For full creativity, DMX control is also facilitated, whilst power/DMX in and out linking provides easy connection of multiple units.

• 18 x 3W tri-color LEDs (RGB)
•  Beam angle: 35°
•  670 Lux @ 2m (full on)
• 24kHz refresh rate
• Pixel zone mapping capabilities
• DMX channels: 3/7 or 13 selectable
• Static color, auto, sound active, and master/slave modes plus built-in programs
• 0-100% dimming
• Variable strobe
• The bracket allows for multiple rigging or floor-standing applications
• 4 push button menu with LED display
• PowerCON input/output
• 3-Pin XLR input/output
• Convection cooled

Technical specifications

1. Bracket tightening knobs
2. Bracket
3. Safety eye
4. Fuse F3A 250V
5. PowerCON input
6. Earth point
7. 3-Pin XLR input
8. LED display
9. Function buttons
10. 3-Pin XLR output
11. PowerCON output

In the box: 1 x fixture, 2 x mounting brackets/feet, adjustable knobs & 1 x power cable

Operating instructions

DMX mode

• Operating in a DMX control mode environment gives the user the greatest flexibility when it comes to customizing or creating a show.
• In this mode, you will be able to control each individual trait of the fixture and each fixture independently.
• To access the DMX address mode, press the “MENU” button on the front of the unit to show d.001 on the LED display. Now use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to set the required DMX address.
• Press the “ENTER” button to confirm the setting. The display will now show –ch on the LED display. Now use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to choose one of the 3/7 or 13 DMX channel modes.
• Press the “ENTER” button to confirm the setting.
• To exit out of any of the above options, press the “MENU” button.

3 channel mode

7 channel mode

6

| 000-009| No function
010-033| Au00 (Auto 0)
034-057| Au08 (Auto 8)
058-081| Au09 (Auto 9)
082-105| Au10 (Auto 10)
106-129| Au11 (Auto 11)
130-153| Au12 (Auto 12)
154-177| Au13 (Auto 13)
178-201| Au14 (Auto 14)
202-225| Au15 (Auto 15)
226-249| Au16 (Auto 16)
250-255| So01 (Sound 01)
7| 000-255| Show speed (slow-fast)

13 channel mode

Channel| Value| Function|  |

12

| 000-009| No function
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1| 000-255| Red dimmer 1 (0-100%)| 010-033| Au00 (Auto 0)
2| 000-255| Green dimmer 1 (0-100%)| 034-057| Au08 (Auto 8)
3| 000-255| Blue dimmer 1 (0-100%)| 058-081| Au09 (Auto 9)
4| 000-255| Red dimmer 2 (0-100%)| 082-105| Au10 (Auto 10)
5| 000-255| Green dimmer 2 (0-100%)| 106-129| Au11 (Auto 11)
6| 000-255| Blue dimmer 2 (0-100%)| 130-153| Au12 (Auto 12)
7| 000-255| Red dimmer 3 (0-100%)| 154-177| Au13 (Auto 13)
8| 000-255| Green dimmer 3 (0-100%)| 178-201| Au14 (Auto 14)
9| 000-255| Blue dimmer 3 (0-100%)| 202-225| Au15 (Auto 15)
10| 000-255| No function| 226-249| Au16 (Auto 16)

11

| 000-009| No function| 250-255| So01 (Sound 1)
010-255| Strobe (slow-fast)| 13| 000-255| Speed (slow-fast)

Auto mode
To access auto mode, press the “MENU” button on the front of the unit to show Au00 on the LED display. Press the “ENTER” button then use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to select between Au01~ and Au16 to play one of the 16 built-in programs. To select the running speed, press the “ENTER” button then use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to select between SP01 ~ SP09. Finally, press the “ENTER” button and use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to select the flash speed FL00 ~ FL09. Press the “ENTER” button to confirm the setting.

Sound active mode
To access the sound active mode, press the “MENU” button on the front of the unit to show SoOl on the LED display. Press the “ENTER” button then use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to select between So01 (sound mode 1) ~ and So02 (sound mode 2). Press “ENTER” to confirm and display Sn.01 then use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to choose the required sound sensitivity Sn.01 ~Sn.09. Press the “ENTER” button to confirm the setting.
Value: 01 – 09 (01 = low sensitivity, 09 = high sensitivity) To exit out of any of the above options, press the “MENU” button.

Static color mode
To access the static color mode press “MENU” until CoLo shows on the LED display. Now press the “ENTER” button and use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to select the brightness between r.000 ~ r.255. Press the “ENTER” button and repeat for green (G), and blue (b). Value: 000 – 255 (000 = low brightness, 255 = high brightness) To exit out of any of the above options, press the “MENU” button.

Setting the DMX address
The DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller. Each fixture requires a “start address” from 1- 512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that occupies or uses 7 channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, and 106. Choose a start address so that the channels used do not overlap. E.g. the next unit in the chain starts at 107.

DMX 512
DMX (Digital Multiplex) is a universal protocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers. A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fixture. DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR terminals located on all DMX fixtures (most controllers only have a data “out” terminal).

DMX linking
DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufacturers to be linked together and operate from a single controller, as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX compliant. To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible. The order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing. For example; a fixture assigned to a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at the end, or anywhere in the middle. When a fixture is assigned a DMX address of 1, the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit, no matter where it is located in the DMX chain.

DATA cable (DMX cable) requirements (for DMX operation)
This fixture can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The DMX address is set on the back of the unit. Your unit requires either a standard 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector for data input/output, see images below. Also, remember that DMX cable must be daisy-chained and cannot be split.

Notice
Be sure to follow the diagrams below when making your own cables. Do not connect the cables shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR outer casing. Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.

Pin Configuration

3-Pin| 5-Pin
Pin 1 – Ground
Pin 2 – Negative
Pin 3 – Positive
–| Pin 4 – N/C
–| Pin 5 – N/C

Line termination
When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic behavior. Using a cable terminator will decrease the possibility of erratic behavior. (3-pin – Order ref: CABL90,

5-pin – Order ref: CABL89)
5-pin XLR DMX connectors: Some manufacturers use 5-pin XLR connectors for data transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting standard 5-pin XLR connectors into a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be used. The diagram below details the correct cable conversion.

Power linking
This fixture provides power linking via the power output on the rear allowing multiple units to be connected together. The maximum number of fixtures that can be connected is 40 fixtures @ 240V or 20 fixtures @ 120V (including the first fixture). After the maximum number of fixtures are connected a new power run will need to be started.
Please note: Caution should be used when power linking other fixtures to the FXbar18 as the power consumption of other fixtures will vary. Fixtures fitted with lamps often require 2/3 times more current on startup, these may require their own power source.

WEEE notice & Optional accessories

Correct Disposal of this Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed of with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of waste and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. Termination reduces signal transmission problems and interference. It is always advisable to connect a DMX terminal, (resistance 120 Ohm 1/4W) between pin 2 (DMX-) and pin 3 (DMX+) of the last fixture.

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