PROLIGHTS SMARTDISK Full Color and Pixel Controlled Table Center with Battery User Manual
- May 15, 2024
- PROLIGHTS
Table of Contents
PROLIGHTS SMARTDISK Full Color and Pixel Controlled Table Center with
Battery
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: SMARTDISK
- Features: Full color and pixel-controlled table center with battery
- Manufacturer: Music & Lights S.r.l.
- Battery Life: 8 hours 30 minutes with full white operation
- Charging Time: Maximum 5 hours
Product Usage Instructions
Safety
Before carrying out any operations with the unit, carefully read the
instruction manual and keep it for future reference. It contains important
information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of the unit.
Installation
- Mounting: SMARTDISK should be set up on a solid and even surface capable of supporting a weight of 10 times the unit’s weight. Always comply with safety regulations during installation.
- Functions and Settings
- Operation: Switch on the SMARTDISK using the power switch. The unit can be operated via a DMX controller or independently performs its show program. Switch off the unit after use.
- Basic Setup: The SMARTDISK features an OLED display and 4 buttons for accessing the control panel functions:
- MENU: Used to access the menu or return to a previous menu option
- ENTER: Selects and stores the current menu or confirms function values/options
- UP: Selects values in ascending order
- DOWN: Selects values in descending order
Maintenance
Maintenance: Regularly clean the unit as per the maintenance instructions
provided in the manual to ensure optimal performance.
FAQ
- Q: What is the battery life of SMARTDISK?
A: The battery life is 8 hours 30 minutes with full white operation.
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WARNING! Before carrying out any operations with the unit, carefully read this instruction manual and keep it with cure for future reference. It contains important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of the unit.
SAFETY
General instruction
- The products referred to in this manual conform to the European Community Directives and are therefore marked with .
- Supply voltage of this product is DC15V; never connect directly to AC100-240V. Leave servicing to skilled personnel only. Never make any modifications on the unit not described in this instruction manual, otherwise you will risk an electric shock.
- Connection of the power adapter must be made to a power supply system fitted with efficient earthing (Class I appliance according to standard EN 60598-1). It is, moreover, recommended to protect the supply lines of the units from indirect contact and/or shorting to earth by using appropriately sized residual current devices.
- The connection to the main network of electric distribution must be carried out by a qualified electrical installer. Check that the voltage correspond to those for which the unit is designed as given on the electrical data label.
- This unit is not for home use, only professional applications.
- Never use the fixture under the following conditions:
- in places subject to vibrations or bumps;
- in places subject to excessive humidity.
- Make certain that no inflammable liquids, water or metal objects enter the fixture.
- Do not dismantle or modify the fixture.
- All work must always be carried out by qualified technical personnel. Contact the nearest sales point for an inspection or contact the manufacturer directly.
- If the unit is to be put out of operation definitively, take it to a local recycling plant for a disposal which is not harmful to the environment.
Warnings and installation precautions
- If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, it may suffer damage and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like short circuit, burns, electric shock, etc.
- Before starting any maintenance work or cleaning the projector, cut off power from the main supply.
- Always additionally secure the projector with the safety rope. When carrying out any work, always comply scrupulously with all the regulations (particularly regarding safety) currently in force in the country in which the fixture’s being used.
- Install the fixture in a well ventilated place.
- Keep any inflammable material at a safe distance from the fixture.
- Shields, lenses or ultraviolet screens shall be changed if they have become damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired.
- The lamp (LED) shall be changed if it has become damaged or thermally deformed.
- Never look directly at the light beam. Please note that fast changes in lighting, e. g. flashing light, may trigger epileptic seizures in photosensitive persons or persons with epilepsy.
- Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
- This product was designed and built strictly for the use indicated in this documentation. Any other use, not expressly indicated here, could compromise the good condition/operation of the product and/or be a source of danger.
- We decline any liability deriving from improper use of the product
INTRODUCTION
TECHNICAL DRAWING
OPERATING ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS
- Display OLED with display and 4 button used to access the control panel functions and manage them.
- Side LED
- Top LED
INSTALLATION
MOUNTING
SMARTDISK may be set up on a solid and even surface. The mounting place must
be of sufficient stability and be able to support a weight of 10 times of the
unit’s weight. When carrying out any installation, always comply scrupulously
with all the regulations (particularly regarding safety) currently in force in
the country in which the fixture’s being used.
FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS
OPERATION
Switch on the SMARTDISK with the power switch. The unit is ready for operation
and can be operated via a DMX controller or it independently performs its show
program in succession. After operation, switch off the unit with the power
switch.
BASIC SETUP
The SMARTDISK has a OLED display and 4 buttons for access to the functions of
the control panel (fig. 5).
RECHARGE
To recharge the SMARTDISK:
- connect the unit to the battery charger using the input on the bottom of the TOP unit
- connect the charger to an electrical socket to start charging the battery
NOTE – Battery life: 8 hours 30 minutes with full white operation, charging time: max 5 hours.
MENU STRUCTURE
DMX ADDRESSING
To be able to operate the SMARTDISK with a light controller, set the unit DMX
start address for the first DMX channel. To set the start address refer to
following procedure:
- Use the UP/DOWN button until the display reads [DMX Address] and then press the ENTER button to confirm
- Press the UP/DOWN button to select the value [d 1-509] and then press the ENTER button.
If e. g. address 33 on the controller is provided for controlling the function
of the first DMX channel, adjust the start address 33 on the SMARTDISK.
The other functions of the light effect panel are then automatically assigned
to the following addresses. An example with the start address 33 is shown in
the page 13.
DMX
Channels
number
| Start address (example)| Busy DMX address| Next
possible start address for unit n°1| Next possible start address
for unit n°2| Next possible start address for unit
n°3
---|---|---|---|---|---
4| 33| 33-36| 37| 41| 45
DMX MODE
To enter the DMX mode, follow these steps:
- Press the ENTER button to access the main menu.
- Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll the menu, select the Connect icon, then press the ENTER button to enter the next menu.
- Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll through the menu, select the DMX Address and press the ENTER key.
- Press the arrow keys to select the desired value (001-512).
- Press the ENTER key to confirm the setting.
- Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu and save changes.
DMX CONFIGURATION
The SMARTDISK has 5 DMX channel configurations which can be accessed from the
control panel.
- Press the ENTER button to access the main menu.
- Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll the menu, select the Set icon, then press the ENTER button to enter the next menu.
- Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll through the menu, select Users and press the ENTER button to enter the next menu.
- Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll through the menu, select User Mode and press ENTER to confirm your choice.
- Use the UP/DOWN button to select the desired DMX channel configuration (Basic, Standard, Extended), then press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.
- Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu and save changes.
The tables on page 18 show the mode of operation and their values DMX.
The unit is equipped with 3/5-pole XLR connections.
WIRELESS CONTROL SETTINGS
To enable wireless control mode, proceed as follows:
-
Press the ENTER button to access the main menu.
-
Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll the menu, select the Connect icon, then press the ENTER button to enter the next menu.
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Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll through the menu, select Wireless and press ENTER.
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Press the UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the desired value (001-512).
-
Press the ENTER key to confirm the setting.
To change the settings of wireless control, proceed as follows: -
Press the ENTER button to access the main menu.
-
Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll the menu, select the Set icon, then press the ENTER button to enter the next menu.
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Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll through the menu, select Wireless Set, and press the ENTER button to enter the next menu.
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Press the UP/DOWN button to select the option proposed and press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.
- Receive – Disable/enable the DMX signal cable. Select OFF to deactivate or ON to activate the func-tion.
- Reset Connect – Reset the wireless connection of the unit. Select OFF to deactivate or ON to activate the function.
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Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.
-
Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu and save changes.
IR SETUP
To start up the IR recevitor refer to the following steps:
- Press the MENU button so many times until the display shows [IR Setup].
- Press the ENTER button to confirm.
- Press the UP/DOWN button, select one of the programs [ON] or [OFF].
- Press the ENTER button for save the setting.
- Press the MENU button so many times until the display shows [Stand Alone].
- Press the ENTER button to confirm.
- Press the UP/DOWN button, select one of the programs [Static Present].
- Press the ENTER button for save the setting.
NOTE – Make sure to point the controller directly at the receiver on the product.
With the IR controller you can choose the desired color of the top and side part separately. The Static but-ton allows you to move the color selection from the top to the side, the other way around. When selecting a color for the top part, to move the selection to the side you must necessarily press the Static button twice.
DISPLAY SETTINGS
You can change the following parameters related to the display, following the
same procedure:
- Press the ENTER button to access the main menu.
- Press the UP / DOWN keys to scroll the menu, select the Setup icon, then press the ENTER button to enter the next menu.
- Press UP / DOWN to scroll through the menu, then select UI Set, and press the ENTER button to enter the next menu.
- Press UP / DOWN to scroll through the menu, and then select one of the following settings for the dis-play and press the ENTER key to display it.
- Back Light – Backlight display Auto Off. This feature allows you to automatically turn off the backlight after a specified time that you can set using the arrow buttons. To have the display always on select Always On or set a value of On – 10s – 20s – 30s to turn off the display after the amount of time you choose.
- Key Lock – Lock keys. With this function, you can lock the buttons on the control panel. If this function is activated, the keys are automatically locked. To disable or temporarily disable the key lock func-tion, press the buttons in the following order to regain access to menu commands: UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, ENTER. Select ON to activate or OFF to disable.
- Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.
- Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu and save changes.
RELOAD DEFAULT
Select this function to reset the unit to factory settings:
- Press the ENTER button to access the main menu.
- Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll the menu, select the Advanced icon, then press the ENTER button to enter the next menu.
- Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll through the menu, select Factory Reload and press the ENTER button to enter the next menu.
- Press the UP/DOWN button to select ON or OFF, then press the ENTER button to confirm.
WHITE BALANCE
Enter the White balance to adjust the Red, Green, Blue and White parameter to
make different whites.
- Press the button MENU so many times until shows White Balance, and press the button ENTER to confirm.
- Select the color R, G, B, W through the buttons UP/DOWN, then press the button ENTER.
- Using UP/DOWN button, select the desired color value 125 – 255.
- Press ENTER button to continue to the next color R, G, B, W.
- Continue until the desired mix is obtained.
- Press the MENU button to go back or to meet the waiting time to exit the setup menu.
FIXTURE INFORMATION
To view all the information on the device, proceed as follows:
- Press the ENTER button to access the main menu.
- Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll the menu, select the icon Information, then press the ENTER button to enter the next menu.
- Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll through the menu, then select one of the following information and press the ENTER button to display it.
- Fixture Time – Through the Time Information function you can display the operating time of the projector.
- Temperature – Through the Temperature function can be displayed the temperature inside the fixture, near the lamp. The temperature can be displayed in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
- Version – Through Software Version function you can display the currently installed software version.
- Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu.
OPERATION WITH WIFI
This mode allows you to wirelessly connect more SMARTDISK units, all managed
through a unit W-DMX transmitter (sold separately).
DMX CHANNELS
EASY 4CH| BASIC 8CH| STD 17CH| EXT 165CH|
SMARTDISK FUNCTION| DMX Value
---|---|---|---|---|---
1| 1| 1| | Side Red 0~100%| 000 – 255
2| 2| 2| | Side Green 0~100%| 000 – 255
3| 3| 3| | SideBlue 0~100%| 000 – 255
4| 4| 4| | Side White 0~100%| 000 – 255
| 5| 5| | Top Red 0~100%| 000 – 255
| 6| 6| | Top Green 0~100%| 000 – 255
| 7| 7| | Top Blue 0~100%| 000 – 255
| 8| 8| | Top White 0~100%| 000 – 255
| | 9| 1| Dimmer| 000 – 250
| | 10| 2| Strobe
Open
Strobe slow to fast Open
Random slow to fast
Open
| 000 – 015
016 – 115
116 – 135
136 – 235
236 – 255
| | 11| 3| Effects
NO function Effect 1
Effect 2
Effect 3
Effect 4
Effect 5
Effect 6
Effect 7 Random pixels
| 000 – 010
011 – 040
041 – 070
071 – 100
101 – 130
131 – 160
161 – 190
191 – 220
221 – 255
| | 12| 4| Effects speed
Static indexing Forward Slow to fastest Stop
Reverse Slow to fastest
| 000 – 050
051 – 150
151 – 155
156 – 255
| | 13| 5| Foreground Dimmer 0~100%| 000 – 255
EASY 4CH| BASIC 8CH| STD 17CH| EXT 165CH|
SMARTDISK FUNCTION| DMX Value
---|---|---|---|---|---
| | 14| 6| Foreground color
Black Red Green Blue White
Pastel red Pastel green Pastel blue Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Yellow Light Blue
Light Magenta Full white
| 000 – 000
001 – 018
019 – 036
037 – 054
055 – 072
073 – 090
091 -108
109 – 126
127 – 144
145 – 162
163 – 180
181 – 198
199 – 216
217 – 234
235 -255
| | 15| 7| Background Dimmer 0~100%| 000 – 255
| | 16| 8| Background color
Black Red Green Blue White
Pastel red Pastel green Pastel blue Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Yellow Light Blue
Light Magenta Full white
| 000 – 000
001 – 018
019 – 036
037 – 054
055 – 072
073 – 090
091 -108
109 – 126
127 – 144
145 – 162
163 – 180
181 – 198
199 – 216
217 – 234
235 -255
| | 17| 9| Dimmer fade
Dimmer snap to fade
| 000 – 000
001 – 255
| | | 10
11
12
13
| Pixel 1
Red 0~100% Green 0~100% Blue 0~100%
White 0~100%
| 000 – 255
000 – 255
000 – 255
000 – 255
| | | ….| …….
Red 0~100% Green 0~100% Blue 0~100%
White 0~100%
| 000 – 255
000 – 255
000 – 255
000 – 255
EASY 4CH| BASIC 8CH| STD 17CH| EXT 165CH|
SMARTDISK FUNCTION| DMX Value
---|---|---|---|---|---
| | | 162
163
164
165
| Pixel 39
Red 0~100% Green 0~100% Blue 0~100%
White 0~100%
| 000 – 255
000 – 255
000 – 255
000 – 255
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING THE UNIT
- Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during setup.
- Switch off the unit, unplug the main cable and wait until the unit has cooled down.
- All screws used for installing the device and any of its parts should be tightly fastened and should not be corroded.
- Housings, fixations and installation spots (ceiling, trusses, suspensions) should be totally free from any deformation.
- The main cables must be in impeccable condition and should be replaced immediately even when a small problem is detected.
- It is recommended to clean the front at regular intervals, from impurities caused by dust, smoke, or other particles to ensure that the light is radiated at maximum brightness. For cleaning, disconnect the main plug from the socket. Use a soft, clean cloth moistened with a mild detergent. Then carefully wipe the part dry. For cleaning other housing parts use only a soft, clean cloth. Never use a liquid, it might penetrate the unit and cause damage to it.
Battery Guide
New Lithium Battery Initialisation
Any new fixture containing a Lithium battery should be initialised when
first purchased to maximise its battery life.
To do this:
- Fully charge the unit for a minimum of 5 to 6 hours.
- Fully discharge, then fully recharge the battery.
- Repeat this cycle another 2 times for optimum battery life.
Maximizing Battery Performance
- Lithium batteries perform best when in regular use. Long idle periods will reduce the battery life.
- Recharge the battery at the earliest opportunity, leaving batteries discharged for long periods will reduce battery life.
- Store units containing Lithium batteries at cool temperatures. High ambient temperatures significantly reduce the life of a Lithium battery.
- Disconnect power from the unit when charging is complete.
- Do not use fixtures whilst charging.
Long term storage
- Charge your fixture’s battery to around 50%. If you store a fixture with a fully discharged battery, it could fall into a deep discharge state. If you store it fully charged, the battery may lose some capacity, leading to shorter battery life.
- Power down the device to avoid additional battery use.
- Place your device in a cool, moisture-free environment that’s less than 32° C (90° F).
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