EUROLITE LED WF-10 DMX Water Effect Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- eurolite
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EUROLITE LED WF-10 DMX Water Effect
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 WF-10. 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 WF-10.
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 lighting effect for creating decorative effects. This product
is only allowed to be operated with an alternating voltage 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.
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. You endanger your own and the safety of others!
This device must never be operated or stockpiled in surroundings 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 and 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. Overvoltage could destroy the device. Always disconnect the device during thunderstorms.
The symbol determines the minimum distance from lighted objects. The minimum
distance between the light-output and the illuminated surface must be more
than 0.1 meters.
This device is only allowed for an installation via the mounting bracket. 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.
Always fix the fixture with an appropriate safety bond.
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!
Never use solvents or aggressive detergents in order to clean the device!
Rather use a soft and damp cloth.
Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported. Make
sure that you pack the device in the original state.
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 shortcircuit, burns,
electric shock, crash etc.
DESCRIPTION
Features
- Deco effect produces projections like moving water
- Built-in effect wheel offers a lovely water effect with 5 colors plus white
- Equipped with a white 10 W LED
- DMX-controlled operation or stand-alone operation with Master/Slave function
- Dimmer
- Manual focus
- Ready for connection with power cord and safety-plug
- Addressing via control panel with 4-digit LED display
- Perfect for use with EUROLITE KLS spotlight sets with IEC outputs
- DMX control via every standard DMX controller
Overview
- Objective-lens
- Focus
- Housing
- Mounting bracket
- Fixation screw
- Display
- MODE button
- UP button
- DOWN button
- DMX-In socket
- DMX-Out socket
- Fuseholder
- Power input
- Safety eyelet
INSTALLATION
Overhead rigging
DANGER TO LIFE!
Please consider the EN 60598-2-17and the respective national standards 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.
If the device shall be lowered from the ceiling or high joists, professional
trussing systems have to be used.
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!
Before rigging make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point
load of 10 times the device’s weight.
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.
Mount the device to your trussing system using an appropriate clamp.
For overhead use, 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.
Adjust the desired inclination angle via the mounting bracket and tighten the
fixation screws.
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 DMX-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. Plug the terminator with a 120 resistor between Signal (–) and Signal (+) in the DMX output of the last fixture.
Stand-alone operation
In the Stand-alone mode, the device can be used without controller. You can do
without a controller as the device features internal programs. For Stand-alone
operation, disconnect the device from the controller.
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 EUROLITE LED WF-10 you can find an XLR-jack and an
XLR-plug, 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 DMX cable. Connect the DMX
OUT jack with the DMX IN plug of the next device.
Set the master device to the stand-alone operation mode. For this adjust one
of the programs (p–1 – p–4).
Set each slave device to the same DMX address “d001”.
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.
OPERATION
The Control Board offers several features: you can e. g. simply set the
starting address.
Enter the menu by pressing the MODE button. You can change the selection by
pressing UP or DOWN. You can leave every mode by pressing the MODE button. The
functions provided are described in the following sections.
After you connected the effect to the mains, the LED WF-10 starts running and
the display indicates:
DMX-controlled operation
You can control the devices individually via your DMX controller. Every DMX
channel has a different occupation with different features.
Addressing
Each EUROLITE LED WF-10 occupies 2 DMX channels. The Control Board allows you
to select the DMX starting address, which is defined as the first channel from
which EUROLITE LED WF-10 will respond to the controller.
If you set, for example, the address to channel 3, the LED WF-10 will use the
channel 3 to 4 for control.
Please make sure that you don’t have any overlapping channels in order to
control each EUROLITE LED WF-10 correctly and independently from any other
fixture on the DMX data link.
If several EUROLITE LED WF-10 are addressed similarly, they will work
synchronically.
Note:
The modes of DMX512 data are shown via the blinking control LED in the display
of the device:
After switching on, the device will automatically detect whether DMX512 data
is received or not. If the data is received, the display will show “d.001”
with the actually set address.
If there is no data received at the DMX-input, the display will show “d001”
with the actually set address.
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 – Dimmer intensity
Control-channel 2 – Movement
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
DANGER TO LIFE!
Disconnect from mains before starting maintenance operation!
We recommend a frequent cleaning of the device. Please use a soft lint-free and moistened 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.
There are no servicable parts inside the device except for the fuse.
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: Unscrew the fuse holder on the rear panel with a fitting
screwdriver from the housing (anticlockwise).
Step 2: Remove the old fuse from the fuse holder.
Step 3: Install the new fuse in the fuse holder.
Step 4: Replace the fuse holder in the housing and fix it.
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. 17.01.2011 ©
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