beamZ LCB288 Wash Strobe Rgbw User Manual

beamZ LCB288 Wash Strobe Rgbw

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! Before carrying out any operations with the unit, carefully read this instruction manual and keep it with care for future reference. It contains important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of the unit.

• Unpack and check carefully that there is no transportation damage before using the unit
• Please read these instructions carefully and follow the instructions.
• Observe all safety warnings. Never remove safety warnings or other information from the equipment.
• Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked; otherwise the unit will overheated.

WARNING! Before connecting the equipment to the power outlet, first verify that the mains voltage and frequency match the values specified on the equipment. If the equipment has a voltage selection switch, connect the equipment to the power outlet only if the equipment values and the mains power values match. If the included power cord or power adapter does not fit in your wall outlet, contact your electrician.

• After connecting the unit, check all cables in order to prevent damage or accidents, e.g., due to tripping hazards.
• Make sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged. Check the unit and the power cord from time to time.
• Always disconnect power from the mains, when unit is not used or before cleaning! Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power cord.
• Unplug the power cord and power adapter from the power outlet if there is a risk of a lightning strike or before extended periods of disuse.
• Do not switch the unit on and off in short intervals.
• Do not connect the unit to a dimmer pack.
• Install the unit in a well ventilated place.
• Never place any material over the lens.
• Never let the sunlight lights directly to the front lens , even when the unit is not working.
• Always allow free air space of at least 50 cm around the unit for ventilation.
• Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the unit.
• For mounting height >100 cm, always fix the unit 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!
• Never look directly at the light beam. Please note that fast changes in lighting, e. g. flashing light, may trigger epileptic seizures in photosensitive persons or persons with epilepsy.
• This unit is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the unit will serve you for a long time without defects.

WARNING! If the power cord of the unit is equipped with an earthing contact, then it must be connected to an outlet with a protective ground.

Never deactivate the protective ground of a power cord.

• Make sure that the unit is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust.
• Clean the unit using a dry cloth.
• Do not touch the unit bare-handed during its operation (housing becomes very hot). Allow the unit to cool for at least 5 minutes before handling.
• This unit is designed exclusively for indoor use, do not use this equipment in the immediate vicinity of fluid (does not apply to special outdoor equipment – in this case, observe the special instructions noted below). Do not expose this unit to flammable materials, fluids or gases.
• If the unit has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your unit. Leave the unit switched off until it has reached room temperature.
• Never attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses.
• Do not dismantle or modify the unit.
• For replacement use fuses/bulb of same type and rating only.
• Repairs, servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician.
• The ambient temperature must always be between -5° C and +45° C.
• If this unit is operated in any other way, than the one described in this manual, the product may suffer damages and the warranty becomes void.
• Plastic bags must be kept out of reach of children.
• Unit must be installed out of the reach of children. Never leave the unit running unattended.
  This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
  By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTION

WARNING! Immediately upon receiving the product, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damage from shipping or the package itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the package and all packing materials. In the event that the product must be returned to the factory, it is important that the product be returned in the original factory box and packing.
If the unit has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your unit. Leave the unit switched off until it has reached room temperature.

POWERSUPPLY

The label on the backside of the unit indicates the mains voltage to which it must be connected. Check that the mains voltage corresponds to this. Any other voltage than the one indicated may cause irreparable damage to the unit. The unit must also be connected directly to the mains voltage and no dimmer or adjustable power supply may be used.

The unit has a power connector output on board. Depending on the local conditions several units can be linked by power connector in- and output. Connect a maximum of four (when using 230V/16A) units in a row. Use an approved three-core cable with a cross-section of at least 1.5 mm². The installation instructions of the manufacturer and the colour coding of the cable must be observed. Do not turn off the unit by turning the power connector but use the power on/off switch or schuko!

WARNING! Always connect the unit to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the unit has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.

RIGGING

The unit may be set up on a stable and even surface. By means of the fixing facilities of the baseplate, the unit can  also be mounted upside down to a truss, see below picture. For fixing, certified clamps with correct save working load are required. The mounting place must be of sufficient stability and be able to support a weight of 10 times of the unit’s weight. Secure the unit with a safety cable so that it cannot fall down.
When carrying out any installation, always comply European and national guidelines concerning rigging, truss and all other safety issues. Always let the installation checked out by an authorized dealer !

DMXS12 CONTROL

If you are using a standard DMX controller, you can connect the DMX output of the controller directly to the DMX input of the first unit in a DMX chain. Always connect the output of one unit with the input of the next unit until all units are connected.

CAUTION! At the last unit, you must close the DMX line with a terminating resistor. Take an XLR connector and solder a 120 Ohm resistor between signal (-) and signal (+) and connect it to the DMX output of the last unit in the line.

CLEANING

The buildup of dust, dirt and other airborne particles will reduce the unit’s light output. It will also prevent the unit from cooling correctly, and this will reduce the unit’s lifetime. The rate of dirt buildup will vary depending on environmental factors such as airborne dust, use of smoke machines, airflow from ventilation systems, etc. The unit’s cooling fans will accelerate buildup, and any smoke particles that are  present in the atmosphere will increase the tendency for dirt to clog.

To get the best performance and lifetime from the unit, inspect it regularly and clean it as soon as you see signs of dirt buildup.
Assess the operating environment each time you begin to use the unit. In dusty or smoky conditions, inspect the unit after a few hours and check it frequently the unit may attract dirt faster than you expect. Draw up a cleaning schedule that will make sure that dirt is removed before it can build up.

Use the following guidelines:

• Disconnect the unit from power and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
• Do not use solvents, abrasives or any other aggressive product to clean the unit.
• Vacuum or use low-pressure compressed air to remove dust and loose particles from surfaces and air vents. Prevent the blades of cooling fans from turning before you aim a vacuum or air jet at the fan, or you may spin the fan too fast and damage it.
• Clean glass components by wiping gently with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth moistened with a weak detergent solution. Put the solution on the cloth and not on the surface to be cleaned. Avoid rubbing glass surfaces.
• Dry the unit with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth or low-pressure compressed air before reapplying power.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

The checklist below may help you troubleshoot in the unlikely event that a problem occurs while using the product:

Check cables and connections.
| Fuse blown or internal fault.| Replace mean fuse or contact Beamz support or Beamz authorized service partner. Do not remove base or yoke covers. Do not attempt to replace a fuse or carry out any repairs or service that are not described in this User Manual unless you have both authorization from Beamz support or Beamz authorized service partner.
Unit resets correctly but does not respond (or does not respond correctly) to the controller.| The controller is not connected.| Connect controller.
Bad DMX-line.| Inspect connections and cables. Correct poor connections. Repair or replace damaged cables.
| DMX-line has no end resistance.| Insert DMX terminator plug in DMX output socket of last unit on DMX-line.
| Incorrect unit addressing.| Check unit address and DMX mode settings.
| A unit is defective and is disturbing data transmission on the DMX-line.| Unplug DMX IN and OUT connectors and connect them directly together to bypass one unit at a time until normal operation is regained. Have defective unit serviced by an authorized

technician.

| Pin 2 and 3 are reversed in XLR connection.| Inspect connections and cables. Install a phase- reversing cable between the units or swap pin 2 and 3 in the unit, that behaves erratically.
Error after unit reset.| Effect requires mechanical adjustment.| Check unit’s software version and error messages for more information. Contact Beamz support or Beamz authorized service partner.
Light output cuts out intermittently.| Unit too hot.| Allow unit to cool. Reduce ambient temperature. Ensure free airflow around unit.

Clean unit if necessary.

| LEDs damaged.| Disconnect unit and contact Beamz support or Beamz authorized service partner.
| The power supply settings do not match local AC voltage and frequency.| Disconnect unit. Check settings and correct if necessary.

CONTROL MENU

console, automatically enter DMX mode
| 32CH| A001-A481
| 64CH| A001-A449|
| Sh1-12| | Program show 1-12
| Sp1-10| Program speed 1-10 (slow -fast)
| St0-9| Program flash 0-9 (slow -fast)
SOUD| Sou 1-4| | Sound active modes 1-4, sound sensitivity 1-9
Sen 1-9
SLAV| Slave| | Slave( Slave, automatically identify the master)
COLO| R000-255| Red (0-100%) Red dimming
| G000-255| Green (0-100%) Green dimming
| B000-255| Blue (0-100%) Blue dimming
| U000-255| White (0-100%) White dimming
| St0-9| LED Strobe (slow-fast)
STAT| CL01-CL37| Static color
| St0-9| LED strobe (slow-fast)
SET| | 10s|
20s|
dis| 30s| Backlight shutoff time, from 10s to always on
| 60s|
| on|
| TenP| 50-65 °C| Protecting temperature settings, protection within the range of 50-65°C, exceeding this range begins to reduce output power
| dir| —>| Chasing direction: right
<—| Chasing direction: left
| Send| yes| Send one-click settings, and the channel mode of all lamps is the channel mode of the current master
| ver| VVxx| Current software version
INFO| tenp| XXC| The current light plate temperature (degrees Celsius), if the temperature detection line fails, the boot prompt-RT, the menu displays ERROR

OMX CHANNELS CHANNELS

9 CHANNELS

effect 1-37, CH2-4 controls the pattern color)
| | 234-236| Sound 1 (CH8 is invalid)
| | 237-239| Sound 2 (CH8 is invalid)
| | 240-242| Sound 3 (CH8 is invalid)
| | 243-255| Sound 4 (CH8 is invalid)
| | 000-006| CH5 No function
| | 007-013| Effect 1
8| 5730-W Effect Channel| 014-020| Effect 2
…| …
| | 224-230| Effect 32
| | 231-255| Auto effect (Circle running pattern effect 1-32)
9| | 000-255| DMX program speed (slow-fast)

12 CHANNELS

controls background color)
| | 012-017| Pattern effect 2 (CH2-4 controls the pattern color, CH7-9 controls background color)
| | …| …
10| 5050RGB Effect Channel| 222-227| Pattern effect 37 (CH2-4 controls the pattern color, CH7-9 controls background color)
| | 228-233| Auto effect (Circle running pattern effect 1-37, CH2-4 controls the pattern color, CH7-9 controls background color)
| | 234-236| Sound 1 (CH11 is invalid)
| | 237-239| Sound 2 (CH11 is invalid)
| | 240-242| Sound 3 (CH11 is invalid)
| | 243-255| Sound 4 (CH11 is invalid)
| | 000-006| CH5 No function
| | 007-013| Effect 1
11| 5730-W Effect Channel| 014-020| Effect 2
…| …
| | 224-230| Effect 32
| | 231-255| Auto effect (Circle running pattern effect 1-32)
12| | 000-255| DMX program speed (slow-fast)

32 CHANNELS

64 CHANNELS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Supplied features Master/Slave mode
Light source Single colour LED, 3-in-1 LED
LED colours Red, Green, Blue, White
LED power 0.5
Quantity of LEDs 192
LED power: Strobe 1W
Quantity of strobe LEDs 96
Beam angle 135°
Illuminance 1.483 lx @ 1m
Flash rate per second 1 – 21Hz
DMX channels 6, 9, 12, 32, 64
DMX connector 3-pin XLR
Modes Automatic programs, DMX, Manual, Master/Slave
Daisy chain Yes (max. 6 bars)
Cooling Convection
Display LED
Power plug Power-connector
Power consumption 1.67 – 0.804A
Power supply 100-240VAC 50/60Hz
Dimensions (L x W x H) 1021 x 68 x 68 mm
Weight 1,75
Accessories Mounting bracket, Power cable Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

European Union

Tronios B.V., Bedrijvenpark Twente Noord 18, 7602KR Almelo, The Netherlands
2014/35/EU
2014/30/EU
2011/65/EC

S.I. 2016:1101
S.I. 2016:109
S.I. 2012:3032

United Kingdom

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