qtx 154.055UK Spectra Wash 240W LED Colour Blinder and Strobe User Manual

June 13, 2024
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qtx 154.055UK Spectra Wash 240W LED Colour Blinder and Strobe User Manual

SpectraWash

240W LED Colour Blinder and Strob

Please read through this manual thoroughly before use, any damage caused by misuse of product will not be covered by warranty

The SpectraWash is a powerful 240W Multicolour LED stage-blinder that can produce a vast array of moving effects, strobes and washes. Easy to setup and use via a wide range of integrated automatic and sound to light programs or for more precise control there are 4 DMX modes to choose from. Fitted with twist and lock power connections for a more professional feel and housed in an all-metal casing with fan cooling for durability and reliable operation.

In the box:

Your SpectraWash should arrive with you in a single carton in good condition. The carton should contain 1 x main unit, 1 fixing bracket with thumbscrews, 1 x twist and lock UK mains lead and 1 x user guide.

Warning:

To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or damp environments. In the event of a spillage, disconnect the mains and allow the unit to dry out naturally. Qualified personnel should then check the unit before continuing use.

Placement:

  • Use the included mounting bracket to fix to a stand or lighting
  • Use secondary safety fixings if mounting
  • Keep away from damp or dusty
  • Ensure adequate airflow around the fixture
  • Ensure adequate access to controls and
  • Do not aim LED output directly into line of sight, as this can result in eye

Cleaning:

  • Use a soft cloth with a neutral detergent to clean the casing as
  • Use a vacuum cleaner to clear ventilation grilles of any dust or debris build-ups.
  • Do not use strong solvents for cleaning the

Rear panel controls:

  1. Power input (twist and lock)
  2. Power output (twist and lock)
  3.   Fan ventilation (do not cover)
  4. DMX inpu
  5.  DMX output
  6. Led display
  7. Control panel

Manual control menu:

Press the “ MENU ” button to enter the settings menu.
Press “ UP ” and “ DOWN ” buttons to navigate through various setting functions. Press “ ENTER ” button to confirm the desired setting

Function Description
A001-A512 DMX address settings
CH03-CH39 Switch between CH04, CH11, CH32 and CH39 then press Enter key to

save (default CH11)
M000-M083| Switch between 84 different RGB effects then press Enter key to save
---|---
S000-S255| Modify the operating speed of the RGB effects (slow to fast) then press Enter key to save
M000-M040| Switch between 41 different White effects then press Enter key to save
S000-S255| Modify the operating speed of the White effects (slow to fast) then press Enter key to save
Soud| Sound activated mode
R255-R000| Red linear dimmer (0-100%) default is R255
G255-G000| Green linear dimmer (0-100%) default is G255
B255-B000| Blue linear dimmer (0-100%) default is B255
W255-W000| White linear dimmer (0-100%) default is W255
T000| Display current fixture temperature (eg T045 means

current temp is 45°C; if 10K thermistor is not installed display will read T000)

Factory settings:

When any address code is A001~A512, press the menu button for 3 seconds to enter the factory settings mode. In this mode you can adjust the output power of the lamps, fan setting mode, setting temperature protection point, and sending parameters. Exit the factory settings mode at any time by pressing the menu button for 3 seconds.

Factory settings:

When any address code is A001~A512, press the menu button for 3 seconds to enter the factory settings mode. In this mode you can adjust the output power of the lamps, fan setting mode, setting temperature protection point, and sending parameters. Exit the factory settings mode at any time by pressing the menu button for 3 seconds.

Function Description
R255-R032 Modify the red colour up or down, then press enter to save (Default

setting is R200)
G255-G032| Modify the green colour up or down, then press enter to save (Default setting is G200)
B255-B032| Modify the blue colour up or down, then press enter to save (Default setting is B200)
W255-W032| Modify the white colour up or down, then press enter to save (Default setting is W200)
FAN0-FAN1| FAN0 lamp bead lights up to start the fan, FAN1 reaches the set temperature protection point to start the fan, confirm to save.
T040-T105| Set the temp protection point, modify the parameter up or down

(40℃~105℃) press enter to save. (Default setting is T060)

Send| Send the factory setting parameters of this fixture up or down to all other lights connected in parallel. Confirm the sending of the parameters and press the menu button for 3 seconds to exit. If the

parameters are denied, press the ENTER button to cancel the sending.

DMX mode: ****

The SpectraWash can be controlled by DMX signal, simply connect the DMX signal source to the DMX input on the unit via a balanced XLR lead. Extra fixtures can be controlled by the same DMX signal by looping through the DMX out on the unit. To enter DMX mode, select d001 from the menu and confirm the correct start address and channel selection by using the “ UP ” and “ DOWN ” buttons and “ ENTER ”. The “d” on the LED display will begin to flash once it’s received the DMX signal from the controller. This unit has 4, 11, 32 or 39 DMX channels as indicated in the tables below:

4 Channel mode:

Channel Value Function and description
1 0-255 Red linear dimmer (0-100%)
2 0-255 Green linear dimmer (0-100%)
3 0-255 Blue linear dimmer (0-100%)
4 0-255 White linear dimmer (0-100%)

11 Channel mode:

Channel Value Function and description
1 0-255 Master dimmer
2 0-255 RGB strobe (slow to fast)
3 0-255 RGB Mode (84 effects, including R/G/B/RG/RB/GB/RGB single colour,

full colour, one-segment, two-segment, racing, flowing, refresh and stacking. From 003 to 255, every 3 values show an effect mode)

4| 0-255| RGB mode speed (slow to fast)
5| 0-255| Red linear dimmer (0-100%)
6| 0-255| Green linear dimmer (0-100%)
7| 0-255| Blue linear dimmer (0-100%)
8| 0-255| White strobe (slow to fast)
9| 0-255| White mode (41 effects including White color, 1-segment, 2-segment, 3-segment, 4-segment, racing, flowing, refresh and stacking. From

006 to 255 every 6 values show an effect mode)

10| 0-255| White mode speed
11| 0-255| White linear dimmer (0-100%)

32 Channel mode:

Channel Value Function and description
1 0-255 Red segment 1 dimmer (0-100%)
2 0-255 Green segment 1 dimmer (0-100%)
3 0-255 Blue segment 1 dimmer (0-100%)
4 0-255 Red segment 2 dimmer (0-100%)
5 0-255 Green segment 2 dimmer (0-100%)
6 0-255 Blue segment 2 dimmer (0-100%)
“” “” “” “”                  “”                   “”
22 0-255 Red segment 8 dimmer (0-100%)
23 0-255 Green segment 8 dimmer (0-100%)
24 0-255 Blue segment 8 dimmer (0-100%)
25 0-255 White segment 1 dimmer (0-100%)
26 0-255 White segment 2 dimmer (0-100%)
“” “” “” “”                   “”                  “”
32 0-255 White segment 8 dimmer (0-100%)

39 Channel mode:

Channel Value Function and description
1 0-255 Master dimmer
2 0-255 RGB strobe (slow to fast)
3 0-255 RGB Mode (84 effects, including R/G/B/RG/RB/GB/RGB single colour,

full

colour, one-segment, two-segment, racing, flowing, refresh and stacking. From 003 to 255, every 3 values show an effect mode)

4| 0-255| RGB mode speed (slow to fast)
5| 0-255| Red segment 1 dimmer (0-100%)
6| 0-255| Green segment 1 dimmer (0-100%)
7| 0-255| Blue segment 1 dimmer (0-100%)

“” “” “” “”                    “”                  “”
26 0-255 Red segment 8 dimmer (0-100%)
27 0-255 Green segment 8 dimmer (0-100%)
28 0-255 Blue segment 8 dimmer (0-100%)
29 0-255 White strobe (slow to fast)
30 0-255 White mode (41 effects including White color, 1-segment, 2-segment,

3- segment, 4-segment, racing, flowing, refresh and stacking. From 006 to 255 every 6 values show an effect mode)
31| 0-255| White mode speed
32| 0-255| White segment 1 dimmer (0-100%)
32| 0-255| White segment 2 dimmer (0-100%)
“”| “” “”| “”                   “”                  “”
39| 0-255| White segment 8 dimmer (0-100%)

Specifications:

Power supply 110-240Vac, 50/60Hz
Power consumption 240W
Fuse rating F2A
LED type 864pcs RGB SMD5050 LED, 96pcs White SMD5050
Effects RGB colour mixing, Electronic dimming 0-100%, Strobe 1-30Hz 30

bits
Modes| DMX, Master/Slave, Auto, Sound, RDM
Connections| Power in/out (twist and lock), DMX in/out (3pin XLR)
DMX channels| 4, 11, 32 or 39CH
Dimensions| 460 x 240 x 75mm
Weight| 3.6kg

Troubleshooting:

No power (mains) Check mains voltage is correct and outlet is switched on

Check twist and lock power lead is connected properly
No light output| Check control panel mode settings
Check DMX settings from controller (dimmer levels, blackout etc.)




Unresponsive to DMX

| Check that unit is in DMX mode and ensure the A on the DMX address flashes to confirm it’s receiving a DMX signal
Check DMX controller is not set to black out
Check DMX controller is on correct fixture/page
Check master dimmer value
Check correct DMX address is set
Check DMX connection and leads
Overheating/Cutting out| Ensure adequate ventilation and unit is not too close to a heat source

This product is classed as Electrical or Electronic equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its useful life. The goods must be disposed of according to your local council guidelines.

Errors and omissions excepted.

Copyright© 2023 AVSL Group Ltd, Unit 2 Bridgewater Park,
AVSL (Europe) Ltd, Unit 3D North Point House, Taylor Road, Trafford Park, Manchester. M41 7JQ.
North Point Bus. Park, New Mallow Road, Cork, Ireland.

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