eurolite 50596_1 IP Audience LED Blinder User Manual

IP AUDIENCE BLINDER
2x100W LED COB RGB+WW

50596_1 IP Audience LED Blinder

User Manual

IP Audience Blinder
Weather-proof audience blinder with 2×100 W COB LED in RGB+warm white

No. 41604160
www.eurolite.de

This user manual is valid for the article number: 41604160
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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 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 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
Weather-proof audience blinder with 2×100 W COB LED in RGB+warm white

• Energy-saving, durable and environmentally friendly
• 2 powerful LEDs 100 W COB (chip-on-board) 4in1 QCL RGB/WW
• Each COB LED can be controlled individually
• Two additional frost filters provide a soft, homogeneous light
• Color blend stepless; Dimmer electronic
• Strobe effect
• 3 integrated show programs
• Can be operated in 4; 6; 8; 12 CH mode
• The device is cooled by temperature-controlled fan
• Controlling by stand-alone; Master/slave function; DMX
• Preprogrammed in Light Captain
• Flicker-free
• Mains input and output for power linking up to 8 units
• Suitable for outdoor use IP65
• With pressure compensation membrane

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 product is designed to light indoor and outdoor areas and is IP65 rated. It can be mounted and operated in indoor and outdoor areas. 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 herein. 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 noncompliance with the safety instructions. In such cases, the warranty/guarantee 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

• 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 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 defeat the protective ground of a mains cable. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
• For outdoor use make sure to connect a rubber cable H05RN-F or HO5RR-F. For installations in the ground an underground power cable NYY must be used. All valid instructions concerning the installation of cables outdoors or in the ground must be adhered to.
• The mains 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 mains 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 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 having 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 – 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 60°C during use. Avoid contact by persons and materials.
• Do not illuminate surfaces within 10 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 – 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, derigging 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 at 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 beforeconnecting 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 void the warranty.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE

1. Frost filter
2. RGB+WW LED
3. Mounting bracket with hole for coupler
4. DMX input
5. DMX output
6. Pressure compensation membrane
7. Blind plug
8. LED display with operating buttons
9. Power output
10. Fixation screw
11. Power input

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 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. Use the hole in the bracket 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 rot, deformation and looseness.

Attaching the frost filter
For a homogeneous and soft light of the Audience Blinder, please use the enclosed frost filters.
Attach one frost filter onto each lens of the device with the screw heads facing inward. The frost filters must fit snugly directly onto the lenses via notches on the frost filters above the stud bolts as well as on the device housing. Rotate the frost filters by 90° to the right to prevent accidental release

DMX CONNECTION

A DMX512 data link is required in order to control the device via DMX. The device provides special DMX connectors, which are designed according to protection class IP65. Matching DMX connection cables with special plugs are optionally available. When not in use, make absolutely sure to close the connections with the rubber sealing caps to prevent moisture and dirt from penetrating.

1. Connect the output of your DMX controller to the DMX input DMX IN of the device with a DMX cable.
2. Connect the DMX output DMX OUT of the device 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:

DMX-output
XLR mounting-socket| DMX-input
XLR mounting-plug
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POWER SUPPLY

The device uses an auto-range power supply that accepts input voltages between 100 und 240 volts. The power connectors are designed according to protection class IP65. Matching connection cables with special plugs are optionally available. When not in use, make absolutely sure to close the connections with the rubber sealing caps to prevent moisture and dirt from penetrating.

1. Connect the device via the mains cable to a grounded mains socket. Thus the unit is switched on.
2. To switch off the unit, disconnect the power plug.
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 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. 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.

OPERATION

After you connected the effect to the mains, the device starts running and the display shows A001. The operating modes can be selected by means of the display and the control buttons. All settings remain stored even if the device is disconnected from the mains. The device can be operated in stand-alone mode via the control board or in DMX-controlled mode via any commercial DMX controller.
Stand-alone mode
In stand-alone mode, the device can be used without controller. Disconnect the device from the controller.
Please refer to the instructions under Menu structure.
The main menu is accessed after you connected the effect to the mains. Browse through the menu by pressing MENU. 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 described in the following sections.

Menu structure
Main menu

Automatic mode
With increasing speed| CC99| 00-99| Program 1: Color change
CP99| 00-99| Program 2: Color fade
dE99| 00-99| Program 3: Color pulse
Manual Setting
With increasing brightness| r255| 000-255| Red 0-100%
G255| 000-255| Green 0-100%
b255| 000-255| Blue 0-100%
o255| 000-255| White 0-100%

• = Submenu menu, see chart below
  To access the submenu, press the MENU button until the display shows A001. Press and hold the MENU button for three seconds to view the submenu. Use the MENU button to scroll through the menu. Press the ENTER button to view a specific value. Press the MENU button to exit.
  Submenu

don, Most recent DMX value saved
Exxx| Eon, Backlight: Screen saver on after 45 seconds
EoFF, Backlight: Screen saver off
16bt| 16-bit dimmer intensity with decreasing speed
8bt| 8-bit dimmer intensity with synchronized speed

Master/slave operation
Several devices may be interconnected (max. 32). 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. Configure all slave units before connecting the master unit. For this, set each Slave device to the same DMX address (for example 001) and confirm with ENTER.
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. Set the master unit to the desired program under Automatic Mode. The interconnected devices will now operate synchronously.

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 12 control channels. However, it can also be switched to a mode with 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 A001 is indicated on the display. Confirm with the ENTER button. Via the UP/DOWN buttons you can set the desired starting address. Confirm with the ENTER button.
2. The display now indicates the choices for the DMX channel mode: CH4 (4 DMX channels), CH6 (6 DMX channels), CH8 (8 DMX channels) or CH12 (12 DMX channels). Use the buttons UP and DOWN to select the desired DMX channel mode. Confirm with the ENTER button.

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.
Functions in DMX mode
4-Channel-Mode

6-Channel-Mode

8-Channel-Mode

12-Channel-Mode

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.
3. he device must be dry before reapplying power.

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 a 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

Power supply cord with safety plug (provided)
Power output:| 1 x IP T-Con (F) mounting version
Lamp type:| LED lamp
LED:| 2 x 100 W COB (chip-on-board) 4in1 QCL RGB/WW
Flash rate:| 1 – 25 Hz
DMX channels:| 4; 6; 8; 12
DMX input:| 3-pin XLR (M) mounting version IP
DMX output:| 3-pin XLR (F) mounting version IP
Cooling:| Temperature-controlled fan
Control:| Stand-alone; Master/slave function; DMX
Preprogrammed in:| Light Captain
Beam angle (1/2 peak):| 28°
Beam angle (1/10 peak):| 75°
Housing color:| Black
Attachment system:| Mounting bracket
Display type:| 4 digit 7-segment LED display
Dimensions:| Width: 40.3 cm
Depth: 19.5 cm
Height: 29.8 cm
Weight:| 8 kg

Accessories

All information is subject to change without prior notice. © 06.07.2023

Eurolite is a brand of Steinigke Showtechnic GmbH
Andreas-Bauer-Str. 5
97297 Waldbüttelbrunn Germany
D00148383
Version 1.0
Publ. 06/07/2023

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