STAIRVILLE FS-x350 LED Follow Spot User Manual

FS-x350 LED Follow Spot
User Manual

FS-x350 LED Follow Spot, FS-x150 LED Follow Spot

General information

This document contains important instructions for the safe operation of the product. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the document for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those  using the product. If you sell the product to another user, be sure that they also receive this document.
Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.
1.1 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this document.

immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
WARNING!| This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE!| This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐ rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided.

Warning signs

| Type of danger
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| Warning – high-voltage.
| Warning – dangerous optical radiation.
| Warning – suspended load.
| Warning – danger zone.

Safety instructions

Intended use

This device is intended for use as an electronic lighting effect by means of LED technology. The device is designed for professional use only and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual.  Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
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.
Extend the operating life of the device by regular breaks and by avoiding frequent switching on and off. The device is not suitable for continuous operation.
Safety
DANGER!
Risk of injury and choking hazard for children!
Children can suffocate on packaging material and small parts. Children can injure themselves when handling the device. Never allow children to play with the packaging material and the device. Always store packaging material out of the  reach of babies and small children. Always dispose of packaging material properly when it is not in use. Never allow children to use the device without supervision. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does  not shed any small parts (such knobs) that children could play with.
DANGER!
Danger to life due to electric current!
Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device when covers, safety equipment or optical components are missing or damaged.
DANGER!
Danger to life due to electric current!
A short circuit could lead to a fire hazard and risk of death. Always use proper ready-made insulated triple-core mains cable with a safety plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. In case of isolation damage, disconnect immediately the power supply and arrange repair. If in doubt, seek advice from a qualified electrician.
WARNING!
Risk of eye damage caused by high light intensity!
The device generates highly intense light radiation. Looking directly into the light source can damage the eyes. Never look directly into the light source.
WARNING!
Risk of epileptic fit due to flashing lights!
The device emits flashing lights (strobe effects). Flashing lights can trigger epileptic fits in specific people. If you are at risk of epilepsy, avoid spending longer periods of time subjected to flashing lights and looking into strobing light.
NOTICE!
Risk of fire due to covered vents and neighbouring heat sources!
If the vents of the device are covered or the device is operated in the immediate vicinity of other heat sources, the device can overheat and burst into flames. Never cover the device or the vents. Do not install the device in the immediate  vicinity of other heat sources. Never operate the device in the immediate vicinity of naked flames.
NOTICE!
Damage to the device if operated in unsuitable ambient conditions!
The device can be damaged if it is operated in unsuitable ambient conditions. Only operate the device indoors within the ambient conditions specified in the “Technical specifications” chapter of this user manual. Avoid operating it in environments with direct sunlight, heavy dirt and strong vibrations. Avoid operating it in environments with strong temperature fluctuations. If temperature fluctuations cannot be avoided (for example after transport in low outside  temperatures), do not switch on the device immediately. Never subject the device to liquids or moisture. Never move the device to another location while it is in operation. In environments with increased dirt levels (for example due to  dust, smoke, nicotine or mist): Have the device cleaned by qualified specialists at regular intervals to prevent damage due to overheating and other malfunctions.
NOTICE!
Damage to the device due to high voltages!
The device can be damaged if it is operated with the incorrect voltage or if high voltage peaks occur. In the worst case, excess voltages can also cause a risk of injury and fires. Make sure that the voltage specification on the device matches  the local power grid before plugging in the device. Only operate the device from professionally installed mains sockets that are protected by a residual current circuit breaker (FI). As a precaution, disconnect the device from the power grid  when storms are approaching or it the device will not be used for a longer period.
NOTICE!
Risk of fire due to installation of a wrong fuse!
Using fuses of a different type than compatible with the device may cause a fire and seriously damage the device. Only use fuses of the same type. Observe the labelling on the device casing and the information in the “Technical data” chapter.

Features

The follow spot is particularly suitable for professional lighting tasks and is recommended for distances of up to 30 meters.
Special features of the device:

• Control via DMX (6 channels) and via buttons and display on the unit
• Control of iris, dimmer and strobe via fader on the device
• Adjustable fade time, (0.5 s to 30 s)
• Master / Slave function
• Colour wheel with 5 colour filters
• 5 colour correction filters selectable via buttons from 2700 K to 8000 K
• Selectable response behaviour of the LED between “halogen” and “LED”
• Manual focus adjustable from soft to sharp spot
• Electronic shutter, shutter frequency: 0…20 Hz
• Stepless iris from 5…100%
• 4 meter power cord included

For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime. This effect increases with higher operating temperature. You can extend the service life of the illuminants by providing adequate ventilation and operating  the LEDs with the lowest possible brightness.

Installation

Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit.
Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
You can install the unit on a follow spot stand, on the ceiling or a crossbeam.
Mounting bracket included.
WARNING!
Risk of injury from falling devices that were inadequately secured!
If devices are not properly secured during assembly, they can cause severe injury and considerable damage by falling.
When installing and operating, make sure to follow the standards and regulations that apply in your country.
Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment, such as a safety cable or a safety chain.
NOTICE!
Risk of overheating and fire due to inadequate distance and bad ventilation!
If the distance between the light source and the illuminated surface is too short or the device is badly ventilated, the device can overheat and cause fires.
Make sure that illuminated surfaces are more than 2 m away.
Do not operate the device in ambient temperatures above 40 °C.
Always ensure sufficient ventilation at the operating location.
NOTICE!
Potential property damage due to unsuitable stands!
If the device is mounted on an unsuitable stand, there is a risk that the stand will fall over and cause damage.
Only use stands whose maximum bearing capacity is at least as high as the weight of the device. Always ensure that the stand is stable.
NOTICE!
Data transfer errors due to improper wiring!
If the DMX connections are wired incorrectly, this can cause errors during the data transfer.
Do not connect the DMX input and output to audio devices, e.g. mixers or amplifiers.
Use special DMX cables for the wiring instead of normal microphone cables.
Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer.

Starting up

Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.
Connections in DMX mode
Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). 

DMX indicator
When the device and the DMX controller are operational, the DMX indicator in the display shows that a DMX signal is being received on the input.
Connections in ‘Master / Slave‘ mode
When you configure a group of devices in ‘Master / Slave’ mode, the first device controls the others and allows an automatic and synchronized show. This feature is especially useful to start a show without much programming. 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 and so on.

Connections and controls

Righthand view

unit on a follow spot stand stand. The bracket can be mounted rotated by 180 degrees to attach the device to the ceiling or a crossbeam.
5| Adjusting screw for the focus
6| Light aperture
7| Connections on the bottom of the device

Rear and bottom side

diameter of the light beam.
[DIMMER] | Controller to increase or decrease the brightness.
[STROBE] | Control for setting the strobe effect from 0…20 Hz
10| Colour selection buttons
[WHITE], [RED], [YELLOW], [BLUE], [GREEN], [ORANGE] | Selects one of the five pre-set colours or white from the colour wheel.
11| Colour temperature selection buttons
[2700K], [3200K], [5600K], [6500K], [8000K] | Selects the colour temperature 2700 K (warm white), 3200 K, 5600 K, 6500 K or 8000 K (cold white).
12| [LED OFF/ON] | Switches the LED on or off.
13| [POWER IN] | Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for the power supply of the device
14| Fuse holder
15| [DMX IN] | DMX input, designed as 3-pin XLR chassis plug
16| [DMX OUT] | DMX output, designed as 3-pin XLR chassis socket
17| Swivel bracket

Operating

7.1 Main menu

Starting the device
Connect the device to the power grid. The display indicates a system reset. The device is now operational.
The device is controlled using the buttons and faders.
Navigating the menu

1. Press [MENU] to activate the main menu.

2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select a submenu or a value.

3. When the display shows the desired submenu or value, press [ENTER].
   The submenu opens or the new value is confirmed.

4. Press [MENU] to return to the next higher menu level.

DMX address

This setting is only relevant if the device is controlled via a DMX controller.

1. Press [MENU] to activate the main menu.
2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘DMX-Address’ and confirm your selection with [ENTER].
3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select a value between ‘1’ and ‘512’ for the desired DMX address and confirm the selection with [ENTER].
   Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. Since the device uses 6 DMX channels, the highest usable DMX start address is

Slave function

This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX.

1. Press [MENU] to activate the main menu.

2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Slave’ and confirm your selection with [ENTER].

3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Yes’ and confirm your selection with [ENTER].
   The device is now in slave mode. With correct cabling, it behaves exactly like the controlling master device.

4. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘No’ and confirm your selection with [ENTER].
   The device is not in slave mode.

Displaying the operating hours

1. Press [MENU].
2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Fixture Hours’ and confirm your selection with [ENTER].
3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows the required submenu and confirm your selection with [ENTER].
4. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the required value and confirm the selection with [ENTER].

was connected to the power supply.
‘ Resettable ’| Shows the hours that the device has been connected to the power supply since the last reset.
‘ Led On Time’| ‘Total’| Displays the total number of hours the LED has been on.
‘Resettable’| Shows the hours that the LED has been on since the last reset.

Backlight of the display

1. Press [MENU] to activate the main menu.

2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Display Backlight’ and confirm your selection with [ENTER].

3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘On’ and confirm your selection with [ENTER].
   The backlight of the display is activated.

4. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Off’ and confirm your selection with [ENTER].
   The backlight of the display goes out after one minute.

Setting in case of DMX signal failure

1. Press [MENU] to activate the main menu.
2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘DMX Fail’ and confirm your selection with [ENTER].
3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired submenu and confirm the selection with [ENTER].

Fade time setting

The set fade time affects the [LED OFF/ON] push button.

1. Press [MENU] to activate the main menu.
2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Fade Time’ and confirm your selection with [ENTER].
3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired value between ‘0.5 s’ and ‘30 s’ and confirm the selection with [ENTER].

Setting the dimmer curve

1. Press [MENU] to activate the main menu.
2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Dimmer Curve’ and confirm your selection with [ENTER].
3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired submenu and confirm the selection with [ENTER].

Dimmer response

1. Press [MENU] to activate the main menu.

2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Dimmer Response’ and confirm your selection with [ENTER].

3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows the ‘LED’ submenu and confirm your selection with [ENTER].
   The dimmer setting for LED is activated.

4. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows the ‘Halogen’ submenu and confirm your selection with [ENTER].
   The imitation of the dimming behaviour for incandescent light is activated.

Key lock

1. Press [MENU] to activate the main menu.

2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Auto lock’ and confirm your selection with [ENTER].

3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows the ‘On’ submenu and confirm your selection with [ENTER].
   The key lock is activated. All buttons have no function after 60 seconds. The display shows ‘Locked’ . To release the key lock, simultaneously press [UP] and [DOWN] for 5 seconds.

4. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows the ‘Off’ submenu and confirm your selection with [ENTER].
   The key lock is deactivated.

Device temperature

1. Press [MENU] to activate the main menu.
2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Temperature’ and confirm your selection with [ENTER].
   The current LED temperature is displayed.

Firmware version

1. Press [MENU] to activate the main menu.
2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Firmware’ and confirm your selection with [ENTER].
   The current firmware version is displayed.

Reset

1. Press [MENU] to activate the main menu.

2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Reset’ and confirm your selection with [ENTER].

3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Yes’ and confirm your selection with [ENTER].
   The device is reset to factory defaults after 5 seconds. To cancel the process, press any button within 5 seconds.

4. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘No’ and confirm your selection with [ENTER].
   The device is not reset to factory default settings.

7.2 Functions in DMX mode

Technical specifications

FS-x350 LED Follow Spot (item no. 478626)

Light source| 1 × LED, 300 W|
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Light source properties Optical properties| Colour temperature| 8000 K
| Beam angle| 10 °
Control| DMX
Buttons, faders and display on the unit
Number of DMX channels| 6
Input connections| Power supply| Lockable input socket (Power Twist)
DMX control| XLR chassis socket, 3-pin
Output connections| DMX control| XLR chassis socket, 3-pin
Power consumption| 350 W
Supply voltage| 100 – 240 V    50/60 Hz
Fuse| 5 mm × 20 mm, 3 A, 250 V, fast-acting
Degree of protection| IP20
Mounting options| Hanging, standing
Dimensions (W × H × D)| 270 mm × 290 mm × 770 mm
Weight| 11.3 kg
Ambient conditions| Temperature range| 0 °C…40 °C
Relative humidity| 20 %…80 % (noncondensing)

FS-x150 LED Follow Spot (item no. 537967)

Further information

Plug and connection assignments

Introduction

This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equipment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.
Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’ a not working light show!
DMX connections

The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug.

Fehlerbehebung

NOTICE!
Data transfer errors due to improper wiring!
If the DMX connections are wired incorrectly, this can cause errors during the data transfer.
Do not connect the DMX input and output to audio devices, e.g. mixers or amplifiers.
Use special DMX cables for the wiring instead of normal microphone cables.
In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting:

connection and the main fuse.
No response to the DMX con‐ troller| 1. Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper connection.
2. Check the address settings and the DMX polarity.
3. Try using another DMX controller.
4. Check to see if the DMX cables run near or alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interference to DMX interface circuits.

If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de.

Cleaning

Optical lenses

Clean the optical lenses, that are accessible from the outside, regularly in order to optimize the light output. The frequency of cleaning depends on the operating environment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the optics of the device.

• Clean with a soft cloth using our lamp and lens cleaner (item no. 280122).
• Always dry the parts carefully.

Fan grids

The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination, such as dust, etc.
on a regular basis. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect mains-operated devices from the mains. Only use pH-neutral, solvent-free and non-abrasive cleaning agents. Clean the unit with a slightly damp lint-free cloth.

Protecting the environment

Disposal of the packing material

** Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These mate‐rials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner.
Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the instructions and markings on the packaging.
Observe the disposal note regarding documentation in France.
Disposal of your old device
** This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) as amended.
Do not dispose of your old device with your normal household waste; instead, deliver it for controlled disposal by an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. If in doubt, consult your local waste management  facility. You can also return the device to a retailer if they offer to take the device back for free or if they are legally obliged to do so. When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. You can  also return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de.
Proper disposal protects the environment as well as the health of your fellow human beings. This is because the proper handling of old devices negates the potential negative effects of hazardous substances, and because it conserves resources by recycling them.
Also note that waste avoidance is a valuable contribution to environmental protection. Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal.
If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it.

Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0
Internet: www.thomann.de
30.04.2024, ID: 478626, 537967 (V4)

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