LITECRAFT A184886 Headlights and Components Instruction Manual

: June 1, 2024
: LiTECRAFT

Table of Contents

LITECRAFT A184886 Headlights and Components
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED
DESIGNATED USE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
CLEANING AND MAINTAINANCE
OPERATION
DISPLAY-MODE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
CE-CERTIFICATION
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LITECRAFT A184886 Headlights and Components

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ACCESSORIES INCLUDED

power IP mains cable
color frame
4 leaf barndoor

SAFETY NOTES
Each person being responsible for the installation, the use or service of this unit must:

be qualified
follow the instructions in this manual.

WARNING!
Be careful when using the device. You risk an electrical shock from high voltage, if you touch the wires!

The device has left our company in a manufacturer-proof state. To maintain this status and to ensure a permanent safe operation, it is absolutely nece ssary to follow the safety instructions and warnings in this manual.

IMPORTANT!
Errors, caused by not following these instructions are not covered by the warranty. The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting defects or problems.

Keep t he unit away from radiators or other heat sources!
If the unit has been exposed to tremendous temperature changes (e.g. after transportation), do not turn it on immediately. The resulting condensation could damage the unit. Don’t switch unit on until the d evice reaches room temperature.
This device belongs to protection class I. Therefore, it is imperative that the green/yellow wire is connected to the earth contact of the plug. The electrical connection must be made by a qualified person.
Make sure that the cable has never been squeezed or damaged by sharp objects. Check the device and the cables regularly.
If the cable is damaged, it must be replaced immediately by the manufacturer, its service agent or a qualified person in order to avoid danger.
Lense s, glasses or UV filters must be replaced if they are visually damaged, or their effectiveness is impaired, e.g. by broken glass or by deep scratches.
Ensure that wires never come in contact with other wires! Handle the power cord and all connections with caution!
Make sure that the line voltage is not higher than the voltage specified in this manual.
Disconnect the unit from the AC mains when it is not in use or when cleaning it. Disconnect the connection only by pulling the cable plug.
Using the fixture for the first time, can result in light smoke and odors. This is a normal process and does not constitute a defect.
This device is not intended for use in tropical climate zones!

RISK OF BURNS!
Do not touch the unit during operation! The housing may reach high temperatures.

RISK TO HEALTH!
Never look directly into the light source. Especially epileptics risk an epileptic shock! Disconnect the unit from the AC mains when not in use or when cleaning it.

Defects caused by modifications of the device by unqualified handling or an unqualified person are not covered by warranty.
Keep the product away from children and unskilled people.
There are no wear parts in the device. Maintenance and service may only be carried out by authorized service partners.

DESIGNATED USE

This product is a spotlight, which is designed only for professional use on stages, discotheques, theatres, etc.
This product is approved for mains connection up to 2 6 0 VAC and designed for indoor use, but not for permanent in-door installation. The protection class is classified as IP 2 0

Please avoid any kind of shocks and damage during its installation or transportation.
Take care of too-high ambient temperatures, humidity and dust when choosing the installation location. Assure that all cables are fixed. Incorrect operation may lead to danger.
Image shows the minimum distance to illuminated objects. Minimum distance between the fixture and the illuminated surface is 0,1 meters
Assure that the area below the mounting position of the fixture is closed off while mounting, dismantling and service.
The spotlight itself and its accessories like color frame and barn doors have to be secured with a suitable safety chain.
Assure that the maximum ambient temperature is never exceeded.
Do not put the fixture in operation before you are familiar with its functions. Keep the product away from children and unskilled people.
The long service life that is specified for the LEDs used refers exclusively to the LEDs, not to all other electronic and mechanical components that are subject to a different aging process, depending on use and permanent operation with mains voltage.

INSTALLATION

There are specific regulations like DGUV V17/18 (old BGV C1) or country- related regulations that need to be respected during the installation. Only skilled persons may install the device.

Suspension device has to be built and calculated in order to handle up to 10 times its specific load limit over a time of one hour without permanent or harmful deformation.
Installation has to be done with a separate, independent suspension device like a safety chain. A second suspension device has to be built in order to assure that in case of error, no part of an installation can fall off.
Trepassing the danger zone b elow the installation during the assembling is prohibited.
Installer has to make sure all safety and machinery installations are approved by authorized persons before first operation or after changes before restarting.
Installer has to make sure that all s afety and machinery installations are approved by skilled persons at least once a year.
Installer has to take care of all safety and machinery installations being approved by authorized persons at least every four years during the acceptance inspection.
The spotlight should ideally be installed outside peoples lounge area.

ATTENTION!
Installation overhead needs a high level of experience. This includes (but is not just limited to) calculation and definition of load capacity, used installation material and regular safety inspections of used material and the fixture itself. Never try to do the installation by yourself if you are not qualified. Turn to a skilled installer instead.
Inappropriate installations can cause injuries and/or damage of property.

The spotlight has to be installed outside areas where people can touch it.
A professional truss system or similar licensed suspension systems have to be used if the spotlight is used in suspension from ceiling or other constructions. Spotlights can never be i nstalled freely suspended!

ATTENTION!
Spotlights can cause injuries when falling off. If you are not trained in questions of safety for the different kinds of installations DO NOT install the spotlight!

Assure that the mounting surface can carry at least ten times the point load of the spotlight before installing the fixture.

ATTENTION!
Assure the specified safety distances to flammable materials.

Attach the spotlight with its yoke and the use of a suitable hook/clamp to your truss system. According to your installation also similar but approved suspension devices are possible. The therefore used opening has a diameter of about 10 mm.
When installing the spotlight overhead, make sure to secure the fixture with a safety chain which is specified at least w ith a load limit of 12 times of the spotlight’s weight. Only safety chains with approved connections can be used. Attach the safety chain to its designated opening and attach it to the truss system or a similar and safe attachment point. Assure to close the fasteners as specified.
To adjust the angle of the fixture, open the locking screw, set the fixure in its position and close it by hand again.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Connection to the mains is only allowed by skilled persons.

Before connecting the fixture to the mains, assure that the specifications are corresponding.
Electrical grounding has to be used in the whole installation!

ATTENTION!
The installation has to be approved by an authorized person before first operation!

CLEANING AND MAINTAINANCE

Installer has to make sure all safety and machinery installations are approved by skilled persons at least once a year.
Installer has to make sure all safety and machinery installations are approved by authorized persons at least every four years during the acceptance inspection. The following points require special attention:

All screws used for mounting the fixture or parts of need to be locked and must not show corrosion.Housing, suspension device and installation site (ceiling, suspension, truss) must not show deformation.
All power cords must not show any damage, aging (for example porous wires) or sediments. Other, to the location-related and usage aligned regulations will be observed by the skilled person and safety defects will be fixed.

ATTENTION!

Make sure that the fixture is disconnected from mains during all maintenance! Is it important to unplug mains connector!

The fixture must be regularly cleaned from dirt and dust. Only use a wetted, lint-free cloth for cleaning the fixture. Never use alcohol or any kind of solvent for cleaning.
Inside the fixture there are no parts that need maintenance. Maintenance and service must be done by authorized dealers only. Only use original spare parts!

Advice!
If you have further questions, your local dealer will be happy to help you.

OPERATION

This device has several DMX and stand alone modes. In DMX mode, multiple devices can be connected and controlled by a controller. The device accepts the settings of the DMX controller, as soon as the corresponding start address is set.

Slave mode:
Connect the DMX output of the master device (XLR female) to the DMX input of the slave device (XLR male). Set the slave device to mode slave (display shows: ). The slave device accepts all settings of the master device (such as SW Macro).
Display description:
The display shows the different DMX-modes & the DMX-start address and dimmer and sw macro. The first line shows the mode, the second line the corresponding value.
Button description:
Press the MENU button to get access to the menu. Press the UP/DOWN button to select the relevant topic. Press ENTER button to change the relevant topic. Change the relevant topic by pressing UP/DOWN button to set the DMX start address or any of the pre-programmed modes or the speed values. Use the UP button to increase the value. Use the DOWN button to decrease it. Press the ENTER button again to save your settings and get access to next menu.

NOTE!
If you hold the UP or DOWN button for longer, the value changes faster. The device has automatic storage for all settings. When you turn the device off and on again, it works with the previously set values. If the unit is not operated for about 30 seconds, the buttons are locked. Unlock these by pushing one of the four buttons on the backside of the unit for about three seconds.

The unit is additionally equipped with two jog wheels. The use of these jogwheels is possible as long as there is no DMX signal present on the DMX input. Press the required jogwheel shortly and set brightness or sw macro to the required value. Press and hold the required jogwheel for at least one second until display shows up OK!And values are stored permanently. When you turn the device off and on again, it works with the previously set values.

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A. Yoke
B. Safety Attachment Point
C. Mains-Input powerCON True1
D. DMX-Input XLR 5 pin
E. CRMX-Input USB-A
F. Dimmer JogWheel
G. LC-Display
H. SW Macro JogWheel
I. Barndoor
J. Barndoor/Color frame Locking
K. Locking Screw
L. Mains-Output powerCON True1
M. DMX-Output XLR 5 pin
N. Menu-Button
O. Up-Button
P. Down-Button
Q. Enter-Button

WIRELESS DMX-MODE (OPTION)
The unit is equipped with a connector for an optional LUMENRADIO CRMX Wireless DMX-module. The module is compatible to CRMX transmitter units from LUMENRADIO and WIRELESS SOLUTIONS transmitter units version G3 and G4.

For the use with CRMX the LUMENRADIO CRMX Wireless DMX module needs to be plugged to the backside USB connector and the unit must be set to one of the five DMX-modes. Press MODE button and use
UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows „DMX Chan“. Press ENTER and choose the right mode by use of
UP/DOWN buttons. Furthermore, you need to choose the corresponding DMX-start adress. Which mode is the right one for you is up to the range of functions you would like to use, the library and the channels of the used DMX controller. Please read chapter DMX-Mode of this manual to get an idea of which channels can be controlled in which DMX-mode.
Up next there is a need for logical connection (pairing) of the unit with external DMX transmitter. Press CONNECT button on the DMX transmitter shortly. The transmitter searches for all available units and connects to them. The logical connection (pairing) is done and safed until it is released manually.

NOTE!
If a unit is not connecting to an external DMX transmitter it is already connected logical to another transmitter. In this case the connection needs to be released manually. Press and hold the CONNECT button on the LUMENRADIO CRMX Wireless DMX-Module for at least 3 seconds. After this please repeat the procedure for logical connection (pairing) whilst pressing CONNECT button on DMX-transmitter shortly again.

DISPLAY-MODE

display	function
DEF. SET	DEF. SET

<***>

*** =

| reset all parameter to factory defaults
DMX Addr| DMX Addr

<***>

*** =

| display the DMX-adress

(2 ch = <001-511>)

(default setting = 1)

DMX Chan| DMX Chan

<***> =

*** = <MC+DIM>

*** = <CW+WW>

| setting DMX-channel mode (description of modes in next chart) (default setting = CW+WW)
Mas/Slav| Mas/Slav

<***>

*** =

| setting working mode

(Master = control without external controller) (Slave = control with external controller) (default setting = Slave)

JOGWHEEL-MODE

SET

Dimmer

| SET <***> Dimmer

*** = <0-100>

| setting brightness in steps of 100 – store by press and hold jogwheel for at least one second

– display confirms “ OK! ”

(default setting = 100)

---|---|---
SET

SW Macro

| SET <***> SWMac

*** = <16-100>

| 69 pre-programmed smartwhite macros available – store by press and hold jogwheel for at least one second – display confirms “ OK! ” (default setting = 100)

DMX-MODE

mode	display	function
2 channel mode (macro + dimmer)	<MC+DIM>	ch1 = sw macro

000-003 sw macro 16 – (ca. 3.000 K)

004-006 sw macro 17 – (ca. 3.015 K)

007-009 sw macro 18 – (ca. 3.030 K)

010-012 sw macro 19 – (ca. 3.050 K)

013-015 sw macro 20 – (ca. 3.100 K)

016-018 sw macro 21 – (ca. 3.125 K)

019-021 sw macro 22 – (ca. 3.150 K)

022-024 sw macro 23 – (ca. 3.200 K)

025-027 sw macro 24 – (ca. 3.225 K)

028-030 sw macro 25 – (ca. 3.250 K)

031-033 sw macro 26 – (ca. 3.300 K)

034-036 sw macro 27 – (ca. 3.325 K)

037-039 sw macro 28 – (ca. 3.350 K)

040-042 sw macro 29 – (ca. 3.375 K)

043-045 sw macro 30 – (ca. 3.400 K)

046-048 sw macro 31 – (ca. 3.450 K)

049-051 sw macro 32 – (ca. 3.475 K)

052-054 sw macro 33 – (ca. 3.500 K)

055-057 sw macro 34 – (ca. 3.525 K)

058-060 sw macro 35 – (ca. 3.550 K)

061-063 sw macro 36 – (ca. 3.575 K)

064-066 sw macro 37 – (ca. 3.600 K)

067-069 sw macro 38 – (ca. 3.625 K)

070-072 sw macro 39 – (ca. 3.650 K)

073-075 sw macro 40 – (ca. 3.675 K)

076-078 sw macro 41 – (ca. 3.700 K)

079-081 sw macro 42 – (ca. 3.725 K)

082-084 sw macro 43 – (ca. 3.750 K)

085-087 sw macro 44 – (ca. 3.775 K)

088-090 sw macro 45 – (ca. 3.800 K)

091-093 sw macro 46 – (ca. 3.825 K)

094-096 sw macro 47 – (ca. 3.850 K)

097-099 sw macro 48 – (ca. 3.900 K)

100-102 sw macro 49 – (ca. 3.950 K)

103-105 sw macro 50 – (ca. 4.000 K)

106-108 sw macro 51 – (ca. 4.050 K)

109-111 sw macro 52 – (ca. 4.100 K)

112-114 sw macro 53 – (ca. 4.150 K)

115-117 sw macro 54 – (ca. 4.200 K)

118-120 sw macro 55 – (ca. 4.250 K)

121-123 sw macro 56 – (ca. 4.300 K)

124-126 sw macro 57 – (ca. 4.350 K)

127-129 sw macro 58 – (ca. 4.400 K)

130-132 sw macro 59 – (ca. 4.450 K)

133-135 sw macro 60 – (ca. 4.500 K)

136-138 sw macro 61 – (ca. 4.600 K)

139-141 sw macro 62 – (ca. 4.650 K)

142-144 sw macro 63 – (ca. 4.700 K)

145-147 sw macro 64 – (ca. 4.800 K)

148-150 sw macro 65 – (ca. 4.850 K)

151-153 sw macro 66 – (ca. 4.900 K)

154-156 sw macro 67 – (ca. 5.000 K)

| | 157-159 sw macro 68 – (ca. 5.050 K)

160-162 sw macro 69 – (ca. 5.100 K)

163-165 sw macro 70 – (ca. 5.200 K)

166-168 sw macro 71 – (ca. 5.250 K)

169-171 sw macro 72 – (ca. 5.300 K)

172-174 sw macro 73 – (ca. 5.400 K)

175-177 sw macro 74 – (ca. 5.500 K)

178-180 sw macro 75 – (ca. 5.600 K)

181-183 sw macro 76 – (ca. 5.700 K)

184-186 sw macro 77 – (ca. 5.800 K)

187-189 sw macro 78 – (ca. 5.900 K)

190-192 sw macro 79 – (ca. 6.000 K)

193-195 sw macro 80 – (ca. 6.100 K)

196-198 sw macro 81 – (ca. 6.200 K)

199-201 sw macro 82 – (ca. 6.300 K)

202-204 sw macro 83 – (ca. 6.400 K)

205-255 sw macro 100 (LEDs 100%)

ch2 = master dimmer

000-255 stepless brightness

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2 channel mode (coldwhite + warmwhite)| <CW+WW>| ch1 = dimmer coldwhite

000-255 stepless brightness coldwhite ch2 = dimmer warmwhite

000-255 stepless brightness warmwhite

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

optical system|
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optics| fixed optical system
beam angle| 120° (frame for optional LS-filters)
LED-sources|
LEDs| 432x multichip LEDs
colors| 216x coldwhite, 216x warmwhite
life time LEDs| > 50.000 hours
color mixing| SW (3.000 – 6.400 K)
temperature range|
ambient temperature| 0°/+45° C
cooling| fan, temperature controlled
control & programming|
protocol| DMX 512