eurolite 50148 LED IP Outdoor PAR User Manual

Eurolite 50148 LED IP Outdoor PAR

• DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit
• Be careful with your operations. With a dangerous voltage, you can suffer a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires.
• Never open the housing.
• Please read these instructions carefully before using the product.
• They contain important information for the correct use of the product.
• Every person involved with the installation, operation, and maintenance of this device has to.
• be qualified
• follow the instructions in 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 one of our products. If you follow the instructions given in this manual, we are sure that you will enjoy this device for a long period of time.

Product Features

IP65 spotlight with RGBL LEDs, frost filters, and IR remote control

• 7 powerful LEDs 10 W high-power 4in1 QCL RGBL (homogenous color mix)
• Suitable for outdoor use
• Two additional frost filters provide a soft, homogeneous light
• Stepless color blend, color change, color fade, dimmer, and strobe effect
• Dimmer speed (step response) adjustable
• Adjustable white balance
• 36 integrated show programs
• Direct color selection for 15 preset colors
• Can be operated in 3; 4; 6; 8; 11 CH mode
• Controlling by IR remote control; stand-alone; DMX; Master/slave function; Sound to light via Microphone
• 3 buttons on the remote control for saving your own color mixes
• Pressure compensation plug
• With a beam angle of 10°
• Mains input and output for power linking up to 8 units
• The device is cooled by passive convection cooling
• Flicker-free
• With double bracket
• OLED display
• With a KENSINGTON LOCK theft protection

Package contents

• 1 x device,
• 1 x user manual,
• 1 x power cord,
• 1 x remote control,
• 1 x battery,
• 2 x diffusor cover,
• 2 x screw,
• 1 x mounting bracket

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

• Please read the safety warnings carefully and only use the product as described in this manual to avoid accidental injury or damage.

Intended use

• This device is a spotlight for creating decorative lighting effects. This device is designed for professional use in the field of event technology, e.g. on stage. It is not suitable for household lighting.
• Only use the device according to the instructions given. Damages due to failure to follow these operating instructions will void the warranty! We do not assume any liability for any resulting damage.
• We do not assume any liability for material and personal damage caused by improper use or non-compliance with the safety instructions. In such cases, the warranty will be null and void.
• Unauthorized rebuilds or modifications of the device are not permitted for reasons of safety and render the warranty invalid.

Danger due to electricity

• This product is designed to light indoor and outdoor areas and is IP65 rated. It can be mounted and operated in indoor and outdoor areas and is not dimmable.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not open any part of the device. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
• Only connect the device to a properly installed mains outlet. The outlet must be protected by a residual current breaker (RCD). The voltage and frequency must exactly be the same as stated on the device. If the mains cable 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 mains cable. Failure to do so could possibly injure the user.
• For outdoor use make sure to connect a rubber cable H05RN-F or H05RR-F. For installations in the ground, an underground power cable NYY must be used. All valid instructions concerning the installation of cables outdoors or on the ground must be adhered to.
• The main outlet must be easily accessible so that you can unplug the device quickly if need be.
• Never touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands. There is the risk of potentially fatal electric shock.
• The main cable must not be bent or squeezed. Keep it away from hot surfaces or sharp edges.
• Never pull the mains cable to disconnect the mains plug from the mains outlet, always seize the plug.
• Unplug the device during lightning storms, when unused for long periods of time, or before cleaning.
• Do not expose the device to any high temperatures, direct sunlight, strong vibrations, or heavy mechanical stress.
• Do not immerse the product in water, this will destroy it. Furthermore, this could cause a lethal electric shock!
• Only have repairs to the device or its mains cable carried out by qualified service personnel. Repairs are required when the device or the mains cable is visibly damaged when the device has been dropped or when malfunctions occur.

Danger to children and people with restricted abilities

• This product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets. Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. Never leave this device running unattended.
• This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.

Warning – the risk of burns and fire

• The admissible ambient temperature range (Ta) is -5 to +45°C. Do not operate the device outside of this temperature range.
• The housing temperature (Tc) can be up to 80°C during use. Avoid contact with persons and materials.
• Do not illuminate surfaces within 20 cm of the device. This value is indicated on the device by the symbol.
• Do not use the device near highly flammable materials. Always place the device at a location where sufficient air circulation is ensured. Leave 50 cm of free space around the device. Never cover the air vents of the housing.

Warning – the risk of injuries

• Do not look directly at the light source. Persons with light-sensitive epilepsy may suffer from epileptic seizures or fall unconscious.
• Make sure that the product is set up or installed safely and expertly and prevented from falling down. Comply with the standards and rules that apply in your country, in particular EN 60598-2-17.
• If you lack the qualification, do not attempt the installation yourself, but instead use a professional installer. Improper installation can result in bodily injury and or damage to property.
• The manufacturer cannot be made liable for damages caused by incorrect installations or insufficient safety precautions.
• For overhead use, always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment such as a safety bond or safety net.
• Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, de-rigging, or servicing the device.
• For commercial use, the country-specific accident prevention regulations of the government safety organization for electrical facilities must be complied with at all times.

Caution – material damage

• This device must not be connected to the mains voltage by means of a dimmer.
• 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.
• Never switch the device on and off in short intervals. This will considerably reduce the service life of the device.
• If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation, do not switch it on immediately. The resulting condensation may destroy the device. Allow the device to reach room temperature before connecting it. Wait until the condensation has evaporated.
• Please use the original packaging to protect the device against vibration, dust, and moisture during transportation or storage.
• If a serial number label is affixed to the device, do not remove the label as this would make the warranty void.

About Batteries

• Do not try to short-circuit, recharge, disassemble, or heat batteries (danger of explosion!).
• Remove the batteries if the device is not used for a longer period of time.
• Damaged/leaking batteries may cause harm to your skin–use safety gloves.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE

1. Lens/LED
2. Infrared sensor for the remote control
3. Thread for fixing the frost filter via knurled screws
4. Fixation screw
5. Mounting hole for the clamp
6. Floor standing/mounting bracket
7. Safety eyelet
8. Control Board
9. DMX input
10. Menu button
11. Enter button
12. Power output
13. Display
14. Kensington security slot
15. Power input
16. Down button
17. Up button
18. DMX output
19. Pressure compensation plug

INSTALLATION

• WARNING! Risk of injury caused by falling objects Devices in overhead installations may cause severe injuries when crashing down.
• Make sure that the device is installed securely and cannot fall down.
• The installation must be carried out by a specialist who is familiar with the hazards and the relevant regulations.
• The device may be placed on the floor by unfolding the brackets or fastened to a truss or similar rigging structure.
• The device must never be fixed swinging freely in the room.

1. The rigging structure must support at least 10 times the weight of all fixtures to be installed on it.
2. Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform when installing the device.
3. Use rigging hardware that is compatible with the structure and capable of bearing the weight of the device. Please refer to the “Accessories” section for a list of suitable rigging hardware.
4. Secure the device with a safety bond or other secondary attachment. This secondary safety attachment must be sufficiently dimensioned in accordance with the latest industrial safety regulations and constructed in a way that no part of the installation can fall down if the main attachment fails. An appropriate eyelet is mounted on the device for fixation of the safety bond. Fasten the safety bond in such a way that, in the event of a fall, the maximum drop distance of the device will not exceed 20 cm.
5. To align the device, release the fixation screws at the mounting bracket, adjust the desired inclination angle, and tighten the fixation screws.
6. After installation, the device requires inspections periodically to prevent the possibility of corrosion, deformation, and looseness.
7. Make sure the protective caps of the connections are always closed when using the product outdoors.

Changing the beam angle

• With the delivery of the device, you will receive two frost filters, with which the beam angle can be changed from 8° to approx. 15° or 19°.
• If you want to change the beam angle of the device, attach the desired filter using the two knurled screws to the front of the device. Make sure the screws are tightened to prevent accidental release of the frost filter.

DMX512 CONTROL

A DMX512 data link is required in order to control the device via DMX. The device provides 3-pin XLR connectors for DMX connection.

1. Connect the output of your DMX controller to the DMX input DMX IN of the light set with a DMX cable.
2. Connect the DMX output DMX OUT of the light set to the DMX input of the next unit in the chain. Always connect one output to the input of the next unit until all units are connected.
3. At the last unit, the DMX cable has to be terminated. Plug the terminator with a 120 Ω resistor between Signal (–) and Signal (+) in the DMX output of the last unit.
4. If the cable length exceeds 300 m or the number of DMX devices is greater than 32, it is recommended to insert a DMX level amplifier to ensure proper data transmission.

XLR connection:

POWER SUPPLY

The device uses an auto-range power supply that accepts input voltages between 100 and 240 volts.

1. Connect the device via the mains cable to a grounded mains socket.
2. Press the power button.
3. Do not connect the unit to the mains voltage via a dimmer. For a more convenient operation, use a mains outlet which is switchable.
4. The jack POWER OUT allows for the power supply of further devices. To interconnect several devices, connect the jack POWER OUT to the input POWER IN of the next unit until all units are connected.
   • Matching power cables are available as accessories. In this manner, up to 8 devices can be linked at 230/240 input voltage and up to 4 devices at 110/115 input voltage.
   • Please make sure that open contacts are closed with caps in order to avoid humidity and dirt in the device.

OPERATION

• After connecting the device to the mains it is ready for operation. The display lights up and you can choose the desired mode via the buttons MENU, ENTER, UP and DOWN.
• The device has two operating modes. It can be operated in stand-alone mode via the control board and the EUROLITE IR-38 remote control or in DMX-controlled mode via a standard DMX controller.

Stand-alone mode

• In stand-alone mode, the device can be used without a controller. Disconnect the device from the controller and call up the menu you want to use. Please refer to the instructions under the Control Board.

Master/slave operation

• Several devices may be interconnected. Then all slave units can be synchronized and controlled with the master unit without the need for a DMX controller. The devices must be set to the corresponding operating modes.

1. Set the master device to the mode Master. Set the slave mode Slave on every slave device. Please refer to the instructions under the Control Board.
2. Connect the DMX output of the master unit to the DMX input of the first slave unit. Then connect the DMX output of the first slave unit to the DMX input of the second slave unit, etc. until all units have been connected in a chain. Make sure the master unit is the first in the chain. Do not connect a DMX controller to the DMX input of the master unit.
3. The interconnected devices will now operate synchronously.

Control Board

• The Control Board offers several features: you can easily set the starting address, run the pre-programmed program or select a DMX channel mode.
• The main menu is accessed by pressing Menu. Browse through the menu by pressing Up or Down. Press Enter in order to select the desired menu. You can change the selection by pressing Up or Down.
• Press Enter in order to confirm. You can leave every mode by pressing Menu. The functions provided are listed in the following sections.
• If you press and hold Up or Down, the values change faster. The device has automatic storage for all settings. When you switch the device off and on again, it will operate with the previously set values.

Default settings in bold

8CH, 11CH

| ****

Setting DMX channel mode

Dimmer| OFF /Dim1/Dim2/ Dim3/Dim4| Dimmer speed (step response)

OFF: Response characteristics of LEDs

Dim1: Response characteristics of halogen lamps, fast Dim2: Response characteristics of halogen lamps, less fast Dim3: Response characteristics of halogen lamps, middle

Dim4: Response characteristics of halogen lamps, slow

Mast/Slav| Master/ Slave| Master/Slave mode
Color Set| Dimmer intensity of the LED colors /

stepless RGBL color mixture 000 – 255 (increasing)

Red – 000 – 255| Dimmer intensity red
Green – 000 – 255| Dimmer intensity green
Blue – 000 – 255| Dimmer intensity blue
Lime – 000 – 255| Dimmer intensity lime
Col Mac| R – R+G+B+L| Preset colors

Col Progr| Black – ML| Internal   programs/blackout| Black| Blackout| BD| Blue dark
---|---|---|---
Pty 1| Red Green Blue| BY| Blue Yellow
Pty 2| Cyan Magenta Yellow| BC| Blue Cyan
Pty 3| Red  Green  Blue  Cyan

Magenta Yellow

| BM| Blue Magenta
Pty 4| Red Green Blue Lime| BL| Blue Lime

Rbw

| Rainbow Red, Yellow, Green,       Cyan,        Blue,

Magenta

| ****

LD

| ****

Lime dark

RD| Red dark| LY| Lime Yellow
RG| Red Green| LC| Lime Cyan
RB| Red Blue| LM| Lime Magenta
RY| Red Yellow| YD| Yellow dark
RC| Red Cyan| YC| Yellow Cyan
RM| Red Magenta| YM| Yellow Magenta
RL| Red Lime| YL| Yellow Lime
GD| Green dark| CD| Cyan dark
GB| Green Blue| CM| Cyan Magenta
GY| Green Yellow| CL| Cyan Lime
GC| Green Cyan| MD| Magenta dark
GM| Green Magenta| ML| Magenta Lime
GL| Green Lime|
Jump/Fade 000 – 255| Jump (000 – 255)

Switching colors with increasing speed; Fade (000 – 255)

Fading colors with increasing speed

Mus Progr| 00 – 10| 00 sound control off;

01 – 10 sound control with increasing microphone sensitivity

White Bal| Red – 125 – 255| White balance

Default setting: RGBL = 255

Green – 125 – 255
Blue – 125 – 255
Lime – 125 – 255
Sys Info| Temperat xx| The internal   temperature of the device
Version Ver. x.x| Software version
DMX Fail| Blackout

Hold

Full on Automatic

| Behavior in case of missing DMX signal

Blackout – LEDs go off

Hold – holds the last received signal Full on- all LEDs 100% on

Automatic – pre-selected internal program

Dis Perm| ON /OFF| Display shutoff

ON – display does not shut off

OFF – Shut off the display after 30 seconds Press the Menu button to reactivate the display.

EUROLITE IR-38 remote control

The IR remote control has the following functions:

• Preset color
  • R<255>,G<121>,B <000>,L <000>.
• Preset color
  • R<110>,G<000>,B <191>,L <000>
• Preset color
  • R<000>,G<255>,B <255>,L <000>
• Preset color
  • R<255>,G<000>,B <255>,L <000>
• Preset color
  • R<255>,G<255>,B <000>,L <000>

Notes:

• When actuating a button, always direct the remote control towards the sensor. There must be no obstacles between the remote control and the sensor.
• The remote control is supplied with a battery inserted. An insulating foil between the battery and the battery contacts prevents the battery from being discharged during storage. Prior to the first operation remove the foil from the battery support on the rear side of the remote control. Otherwise, the operation of the remote control is not possible.
• If the range of the remote control decreases, replace the battery. For this purpose, on the rear side of the remote control press the small bar with the groove to the right and at the same time remove the battery support. For operation, one 3 V button cell type CR 2032 is required. When inserting, pay attention that the positive pole of the button cell shows upwards in the support.
• Remove the battery from the remote control as a precaution if the device is not used for a longer period of time.

DMX operation

Setting the number of DMX channels and the DMX starting address
For operation with a controller with DMX512 protocol, the device is equipped with 11 control channels.
However, it can also be switched to a mode with 3, 4, 6 or 8 channels, if different functions are required. To be able to operate the device with a DMX controller, the DMX starting address must be set. The starting address depends upon which DMX controller is being used. Please refer to the controller’s documentation.

1. Press the MENU button so many times until “DMX Chan“ is indicated in the display. Confirm with the ENTER button.
2. The display indicates 6 CH (6 DMX channels) or 3 CH (3 DMX channels), 4 CH (4 DMX channels), 8 CH (8 DMX channels) or 11 CH (11 DMX channels). Use the buttons UP and DOWN to select the desired DMX channel mode. Confirm with the ENTER button.
3. Press the button MENU in order to return to the main menu.
4. Press the MENU button so many times until “DMX Addr“ is indicated in the display. Confirm with the ENTER button.
5. Use the buttons UP and DOWN to set the address. Confirm with the ENTER button.
6. Press the button MENU in order to return to the main menu.
7. When receiving DMX control signals, is indicated in the display.

Note: Please make sure that you do not have any overlapping channels in order to control each device correctly and independently from any other fixture on the DMX chain. If several devices are addressed to the same address, they will work synchronously.

DMX Protocol

3 channel mode

4 channel mode

6 channel mode

6-249

| No function

Strobe effect with increasing speed

| 250-255| Sound control

8 channel mode

channels 1 – 5)
| 64-95| Fade out (100 % – 0 %) (effect depending on the control channels 1 – 5)
7| 96-127| Fade out and fade in (100 % – 0 % – 100 %) (effect depending on the

control channels 1 – 5)

| 128-159| Program “Fading”
| 160-191| The program   “Fade out – fade in”
| 192-223| Program “Switching”
| 224-255| Sound control
8| 0-255| Speed Fading in/out and programs channel 7

increasing speed

11 channel mode

channels 1 – 5)
| 64-95| Fade out (100 % – 0 %) (effect depending on the control channels 1 – 5)
7| 96-127| Fade out and fade in (100 % – 0 % – 100 %) (effect depending on the

control channels 1 – 5)

| 128-159| Program “Fading”
| 160-191| The program   “Fade out – fade in”
| 192-223| Program “Switching”
| 224-255| Sound control

8

| ****

0-255

| Speed Fading in/out, programs channel 7 and internal programs channel 11

increasing speed

| | Dimmer speed (step response)
| 0-5| Control Board setting dimmer speed
| 6-55| OFF: Response characteristics of LEDs
9| 56-105| Dim1: Response characteristics of halogen lamps, fast
| 106-155| Dim2: Response characteristics of halogen lamps, less fast
| 156-205| Dim3: Response characteristics of halogen lamps, middle
| 206-255| Dim4: Response characteristics of halogen lamps, slow
| | Jump/fade internal programs
10| 0-124

125-249

| Jump – Switching colors

Fade – Fading colors

| 250-255| No function
| | Internal programs
---|---|---
| 0-3| Black – Blackout (no internal program)
| 4-10| Pty 1 – Red Green Blue
| 11-17| Pty 2 – Cyan Magenta Yellow
| 18-24| Pty 3 – Red Green Blue Cyan Magenta Yellow
| 25-31| Pty 4 – Red Green Blue Lime
| 32-38| Rbw – Rainbow Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta
| 39-45| RD – Red dark
| 46-52| RG – Red Green
| 53-59| RB – Red Blue
| 60-66| RY – Red Yellow
| 67-73| RC – Red Cyan
| 74-80| RM – Red Magenta
| 81-87| RL – Red Lime
| 88-94| GD – Green dark
| 95-101| GB – Green Blue
| 102-108| GY – Green Yellow
| 109-115| GC – Green Cyan
11| 116-122| GM – Green Magenta
| 123-129| GL – Green Lime
| 130-136| BD – Blue dark
| 137-143| BY – Blue Yellow
| 144-150| BC – Blue Cyan
| 151-157| BM – Blue Magenta
| 158-164| BL – Blue Lime
| 165-171| LD – Lime dark
| 172-178| LY – Lime Yellow
| 179-185| LC – Lime Cyan
| 186-192| LM – Lime Magenta
| 193-199| YD – Yellow dark
| 200-206| YC – Yellow Cyan
| 207-213| YM – Yellow Magenta
| 214-220| YL – Yellow Lime
| 221-227| CD – Cyan dark
| 228-234| CM – Cyan Magenta
| 235-241| CL – Cyan Lime
| 242-248| MD – Magenta dark
| 249-255| ML – Magenta Lime

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• The outside of the device should be cleaned periodically to remove contaminants such as dust etc.
• The lenses, in particular, should be clean to ensure that light will be emitted at maximum brightness.

1. Disconnect the device from power and allow it to cool before cleaning.
2. Clean the surface with a soft lint-free and moistened cloth. Never use alcohol or solvents as these may
   damage the surface. Make sure that no liquids can enter the device.

• There are no serviceable parts inside. Do not open the housing.
• Do not try to repair the device by yourself as this may result in damage.
• Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried out by authorized dealers.
• Should you need any spare parts, please use genuine parts. Should you have further questions, please contact your dealer.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Disposal of old equipment

• When to be definitively put out of operation, take the product to a local recycling plant for disposal which is not harmful to the environment. Devices marked with this symbol must not be disposed of as household waste. Contact your retailer or local authorities for more information. Remove any inserted batteries and dispose of them separately from the product.
• You as the end user are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all used batteries/ rechargeable batteries. Disposing of them in the household waste is prohibited. You may return your used batteries free of charge to collection points in your municipality and anywhere where batteries/rechargeable batteries are sold. By disposing of used devices and batteries correctly, you contribute to the protection of the environment.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

cord with safety plug
Power output:| IP T-Con (F) mounting version
Lamp type:| LED lamp
LED:| 7 x 10 W high-power 4in1 QCL RGBL (homogenous color mix)
Flash rate:| 1 – 23 Hz
DMX channels:| 3; 4; 6; 8; 11
DMX input:| 3-pin XLR (M) mounting version IP
DMX output:| 3-pin XLR (F) mounting version IP
Cooling:| Passive convection cooling
Control:| IR remote control; stand-alone; DMX; master/slave function; sound to light via microphone
Beam angle (1/2 peak):| 10°
Frost filter 15°
Frost filter 19°
Beam angle (1/10 peak):| 20°
Housing color:| Black
Attachment system:| Double bracket
Display type:| OLED display
Dimensions:| Length: 23.4 cm
Width: 28 cm
Height: 17 cm
Weight:| 4.3 kg
Noise classification:| Class 0 (no noise at all)

Accessories

• All information is subject to change without prior notice. © 24.03.2023
• Eurolite is a brand of Steinigke Showtechnic GmbH Andreas-Bauer-Str. 5 97297 Waldbüttelbrunn Germany D00 147068 Version 1.0 Publ. 24/03/2023
• This user manual is valid for article number: 51914226
• You can find the latest update of this user manual on the Internet under: www.eurolite.de

Documents / Resources

| eurolite 50148 LED IP Outdoor PAR [pdf] User Manual
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References

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