eurolite BAR-6 LED User Manual

LED BAR-6 & BAR-12
User Manual

BAR-6 LED

LED QCL RGBA Bars
Lichtleisten mit 4-W-QCLLEDs
Light bars with 4 W QCL LEDs

No. 51930396
No. 51930397
www.eurolite.de

This user manual is valid for the article numbers: 51930396, 51930397
You can find the latest update of this user manual in the Internet under: www.eurolite.de

LED BAR-12 QCL RGBA Bar
LED BAR-6 QCL RGBA Bar

CAUTION!
Keep this device away from rain and moisture!
Never open 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 BAR-12 QCL RGBA Bar or a EUROLITE LED BAR-6 QCL RGBA Bar. 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 Bar.

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 allowed to be operated with an alternating voltage of 100-240 V, 50/60 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 that 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. Over voltage could destroy the device. Always disconnect the device during thunderstorms.
The symbol determines the minimum distance from lighted objects. The minimum distance between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than the given value.
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!
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.

WEEE Directive
When to be definitively put out of operation, take the unit(s) to a local recycling plant for a disposal which is not harmful to the environment. Do not dispose of as municipal waste. Contact your retailer or local authorities for more information.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE

Features
LED bars with 4 W QCL LEDs

• Operable in stand-alone mode or via DMX
• DMX512 control possible via any commercial DMX controller (occupies max. 9 channels)
• 2, 4, 5, 6, or 9 DMX channels selectable for numerous applications
• Sound-control via built-in microphone
• Microphone sensitivity adjustable via Control Board
• Comfortable addressing and setting via control board with LED display and four operating buttons
• Functions: Static colors, RGBA color blend, color temperature settings, internal programs, dimmer and strobe settings, Master/Slave
• Equipped with 4 W QCL LEDs in the colors red, green, blue and amber
• Hanging as well as standing installation possible
• Locking possibility at the mounting bracket
• Flicker-free projection
• Feed-through output allows to power up to 8 devices
• Switch-mode power supply for operation between 100 and 240 volts
• Ready for connection via enclosed IEC power cord with safety-plug

Overview
(Shown is the LED BAR-6 QCL RGBA Bar, 51930397)

(1) Mounting bracket
(2) Fixation lever
(3) Lenses with 4 W QCL LEDs

(4) Power supply
(5) Fuse holder
(6) DMX in
(7) LED display with operating buttons
(8) Microphone
(9) DMX out
(10) Power out
(11) Attachment eyelet

INSTALLATION

The device can be installed on the ground or on the wall or ceiling.

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!

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 appropriate clamps.
For overhead use, always install an appropriate safety bond.
You must only use safety bonds and 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 lever.

DANGER TO LIFE!
Before taking into operation for the first time, the installation has to be approved by an expert!

DMX512 control

The wires must not come into contact with each other, otherwise the devices 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 device 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 device in the DMX chain with the DMX input of the next device. Always connect one output with the input of the next device until all devices are connected.
Caution: At the last fixture, 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 fixture.

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 device 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 OUT jack with the IN plug of the next device.
Set the desired master mode for the master device. Set the slave mode for all slave devices. Please refer to further instructions under Control Board.

Connection between devices
On the rear panel, there is an IEC socket (Power Out). Connect the output with the input of the next fixture until all fixtures are connected.
Attention: It is recommended to renew the connection with the power mains after every 8 devices.

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 IECstandards. The electric installation must be equipped with a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a maximum fault current of 30 mA.
Lighting effects must not be connected to dimming-packs.

OPERATION

After you connected the device to the mains, the EUROLITE LED BAR-12/BAR-6 QCL RGBA Bar starts running.
The display lights up and you can choose the desired mode via the buttons MODE, ENTER, UP and DOWN.
The device has two operating modes. It 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 the stand-alone mode, the device can be used without controller.
Disconnect the device from the controller. Please refer to further instructions under Control Board.

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.

Enter the menu by pressing the MODE-button. 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 MODE. The functions provided are described in the following sections.

d 001-d 511 2-Channel DMX Mode
d 001-d 509 4-Channel DMX Mode
d 001-d 508 5-Channel DMX Mode
d 001-d 507 6-Channel DMX Mode
d 001-d 504 9-Channel DMX Mode
4CH
5CH
6CH
9CH
C–| C01 – C20| Color presets (Master-mode) *
Auto| Au1 – Au3| Auto programs (Master mode)
Soun| So1 – So3| Sound controlled programs (Master mode)
SPEE| SP1 – SP9| Select the desired speed (increasing)
SEnS| Se 1—Se9| Microphone sensitivity Sound controlled mode (increasing)
tEMP| | Color temperature presets (Master-mode)
2700| 2700K
3200| 3200K
3400| 3400K
4200| 4200K
4900| 4900K
5600| 5600K
6000| 6000K
6500| 6500K
7500| 7500K
8000| 8000K
Colo| | Dimmer intensity of LED colors (Master-mode)
r000 – 255| Red
g000 – 255| Green
b000 – 255| Blue
A000 – 255| Amber
dIMM| dI1 – dI9| Increasing brightness
SILE| OFF| Program continues automatically during periods without music or bass-beat
ON| Program does not automatically continue during periods without music or bass-beat / LEDs turn off
SLAV| Slav| Slave mode**

• = Please see graphic after DMX protocol

DMX-CONTROLLED OPERATION

You can control the devices individually via your DMX-controller.

DMX-Mode
The device has five different DMX channel modes. The Control Board allows you, as described below, to assign the DMX channel mode.

Addressing
The Control Board allows you to assign the DMX fixture address, which is defined as the first channel from which the device will respond to the controller.
Press the MODE button until the display shows the desired DMX channel mode (CH2, CH4, CH5, CH6 or CH9). Press ENTER to confirm.
You can now set the desired address via the UP or DOWN buttons. Press ENTER once again to confirm.
Press the MODE button in order to return to the main menu.
Please, be sure that you don’t 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 similarly, they will work synchronically.

Controlling
After having addressed the LED BAR-12/BAR-6 QCL RGBA Bar, you may now start operating it via your lighting controller.

Note:
After switching on, the device will automatically detect whether DMX 512 data is received or not. If the data is received at the DMX-input, the display will show a blinking dot. If there is no data received at the DMXinput, the display will not show a blinking dot.

This situation can occur if:

• the XLR plug (cable with DMX signal from controller) is not connected with the input of the device.
• the controller is switched off or defective,
• the cable or connector is defective or the signal wires are swap in the input connector.

DMX protocol

2 channel mode

4 channel mode

5 channel mode

• = Please see graphic after DMX protocol

6 channel mode (default)

9 channel mode

(*) Color presets in the 5-Channel Mode, Channel 2 and in the Stand-Alone Menu:

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!
There are no serviceable 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: Open the fuse-holder on the rear panel with a fitting screwdriver.
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.

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: All information is subject to change without prior notice. 07.06.2017 ©

Eurolite is a brand of Steinigke Showtechnic GmbH Andreas-Bauer-Str.
5 97297 Waldbüttelbrunn Germany
D00106934 Version 1.0 Publ. 07/06/2017 ****

References

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