ACME Scorpius 500L Flex discharge lamp Armed User Manual

June 3, 2024
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ACME Scorpius 500L Flex discharge lamp Armed

Safety Instructions

WARNING: Please read the instruction carefully which includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance.
Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction 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.

  • Unpack and check carefully to ensure that there is no transportation damage before using the unit.
  • This product is suitable for wet locations. Do not immerse in water.
  • DO install and operate by qualified operator.
  • DO NOT allow children to operate the fixture.
  • Use safety chain when fixing the unit. Handle the unit by carrying its base instead of head only.
  • The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50cm from adjacent surfaces.
  • Be sure that no ventilation slots is blocked, otherwise the unit will be overheated.
  • Before operation, ensure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in accordance with the specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification label.
  • It’s important to ground the yellow/green conductor to earth in order to avoid electric shock.
  • Minimum ambient temperature TA: 0℃. Maximum ambient temperature TA: 40℃. Do not operate this product at a lower or higher temperature.
  • DO NOT connect the device to any dimmer pack.
  • During initial start-up some smoke or smell may arise. This is a normal process and does not necessarily mean that the device is defective, and it will decrease gradually within 15 minutes.
  • Keep flammable materials away from the fixture while operating to avoid fire hazard.
  • Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged; replace it immediately if damaged.
  • Unit’s surface temperature may reach up to 75℃. DO NOT touch the housing bare-handed during its operation.
  • Avoid any flammable liquids, water or metal from entering the unit. Once it happens, cut off the mains power immediately.
  • DO NOT operate in a dirty or dusty environment. DO clean the fixture regularly.
  • DO NOT touch any wire during operation as there might be a hazard of electric shock.
  • Avoid entanglement of the power cord with other wires.
  • The minimum distance to objects/surface must be more than 15 meters.
  • Disconnect mains power before lamp replacement or servicing.
  • Replace lamp only with the same type.
  • In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
  • Never turn on and off the unit time after time.
  • The housing, the lenses, or the ultraviolet filter must be replaced if they are visibly damaged.
  • DO NOT open the housing as there are no user serviceable parts inside.
  • DO NOT attempt to operate this unit if it becomes damaged. DO NOT attempt any repairs yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center if needed.
  • Disconnect this product from its power source before servicing.
  • DO use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
  • Hot lamp explosion hazard. DO NOT open the unit within 15 minutes after switching off.
  • DO replace the bulb once it is damaged, deformed or life-expired.
  • Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
  • Never touch bulb with bare fingers, as it is very hot after using.
  • DO NOT operate this product if you see damage on the housing, shields, or cables. Have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at once.

Installation

The fixture should be fixed on the clamp. Always ensure that the unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping off during operation. Ensure that the trussing or area of installation must be able to hold 10 times the weight without any deformation. Always install a safety cable that can hold at least 12 times the weight of the fixture when installing.

DO install and operate by qualified operator. It must be installed in a place where there is out of the reach of people.

Technical Specifications

Power Voltage:
100-240V~ 50/60Hz
Power Consumption:
780W
Light Source:
PHILIPS MSD Platinum 500L Flex
Color Temperature:
7800K
Beam Angle:
1.8°
Movement:
Pan: 540°
Tilt: 270°
Pan/Tilt Resolution: 16 bit
Fixation: Pan/Tilt lock
Dimmer/Shutter:
Smooth dimming from 0-100%; outstanding strobe effect with variable speeds Color Wheel:
1 x color wheel with 14 colors plus open, and rainbow effect
Gobo Wheel:
1 x static gobo wheel with 18 gobos plus open
1 x rotating gobo wheel with 7 gobos plus open
Control:
DMX Channel: 23/17 Channels
Control Mode: DMX512, RDM, Wireless (optional)
Firmware Upgrade via DMX link
Construction:
Display: LCD display
Data In/Out: 5-pin IP XLR (3-pin XLR cable is optional)
Power In/Out: Waterproof Power Connector in/out
Protection Rating: IP66
Features:
Motorized focus
Linear CMY color mixing
Variable CTO
2 x prisms: 8-facet prism + 6-facet linear prism, rotatable in both directions and overlayable Independent frost effect
IP66 protection rotating, can be used outdoors all year round
Dimension/Weight:
499x330x794mm, 42.5kgs
19.6″x13″x31.3″in, 93.7lbs

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Photometric Diagram

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Control Panel

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  1. DISPLAY: To show the various menus and the selected function

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  3. DMX OUT:
    For DMX512 operation, use 5-pin XLR cable to link the next units (3-pin XLR cable is optional)

  4. DMX IN:
    For DMX512 link, use 5-pin XLR cable to link the unit and controller (3-pin XLR cable is optional)

  5. POWERCON IN: To connect to supply power

  6. POWERCON OUT: To connect to the next fixture

Effect Wheels and Lamp

Effect Wheels

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DANGER!
Install the rotating gobos with the device switched off only.
Unplug from mains before changing the rotating gobos!

CAUTION : Never unscrew the screws of the rotating gobo as the ball bearing will otherwise be opened!

R-Gobos   Part Number

  1. Gobo1 3011001132
  2. Gobo2 3011001136
  3. Gobo3 3011001137
  4. Gobo4 3011001131
  5. Gobo5 3011001135
  6. Gobo6 3011001133
  7. Gobo7 3011001134
Light Source

PHILIPS MSD Platinum 500L Flex

  • Because of its high internal pressure, there might be a risk that the Discharge lamp would explode during operation. The lamp emits intense UV radiation which is harmful to the eyes and skin. The high luminance of the arc can cause severe damage to the retina if you take a close look at the lamp.
  • To protect the lamp, always turn off the lamp first (via control panel or DMX controller) and let the unit run at least five minutes to cool down before switching off the mains supply. Never handle the lamp or luminary when it is hot.
  • Do not touch the bulb with bare hands. If this happens, clean the lamp with denatured alcohol and wipe it with a lint free cloth before installation.
  • The lamp generates UV radiation. Never operate the lamp without appropriate shielding.
  • When lighting up, the lamp operates at high pressure and there is a slight risk of arc tube rupture. The risk increases with age, temperature and improper handling of the lamp. Do not use the lamp longer than its lifespan.
  • Make sure the lamp is located in the center of the reflector for the best projection.

Change The Lamp

Attention: The entire light path and lens of the luminaire must be thoroughly cleaned before changing the bulb.
Do not use this lamp more than 4000 hours, using the lamp any longer than its set life could seriously damage your unit. Periodically checking the lamp running time, when the lamp reaches the 4000 hour mark, or close to it, we strongly suggest you switch the lamp out. Reset the lamp time after you have replaced the lamp.

To replace the lamp:

  1. Ensure that the fixture is detached from power and has cooled down completely. It is a good idea to allow the fixture to run for 10 minutes after the lamp has been turned off, so that the cooling fans have time to works.
  2. Loosen the screws on the head of the fixture and open the fixture head covers.ACME Scorpius 500L Flex discharge lamp Armed 6
  3. Loosen the screws of the quick lock plate that holds the lamp in place. Unplug the leads of the lamp and lift the lamp out of its recess, disconnect the lamp and connect a new lamp that must be the same type with the old one. And then place the new lamp into the lamp recess.

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Finally reinstall the head cover, fastening it securely before reapplying power.

Warning:
The installing direction of lamp:

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Lamp Replacement Warning

  • When the lamp reaches 300 hours before its service time, the display will flash the message “Replace Lamp Soon” for up to 5 minutes. During this period, the fixture will still work normally.
  • When the lamp reaches its service time, the display will flash the message “Replace Lamp Now” for up to 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the fixture will return to normal operation.
  • When the lamp is continuously used overtime, the display will flash the message “Lamp Timeout Use, Replace Lamp Now” for up to 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the fixture will return to normal operation.

Attention: Damages caused by the failure to replace the bulb in time are not subject to warranty.

How To Set The Unit

Main Function
Turn on the unit, press the MENU button into menu mode, and press the UP/DOWN button until the required function is shown on the monitor. Select the function by pressing the ENTER button. Use the UP/DOWN button to choose the submenu, press the ENTER button to store and automatically return to the last menu. Press the MENU button or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

The screen will be automatically locked if there is no operation for a long time, and can be unlocked by long-pressing the MENU button.
The main functions are shown below:

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DMX Settings
To select DMX Settings, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select DMX Address, DMX Channel Mode, No DMX Status or View DMX Value.

DMX Address
To select DMX Address, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to adjust the address from 001 to 490/496, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

DMX Channel Mode
To select DMX Channel Mode, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Mode1 (23) or Mode2 (17), press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

No DMX Status
To select No DMX Status, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Blackout(fixture blacks out if DMX signal stops), Hold(fixture continues to obey the last command it received Via DMX if DMX signal stops) or Manual(the fixture will automatically read the DMX value in the “Manual Test” menu for operation after selecting this mode), press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

View DMX Value
To select View DMX Value, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to view the DMX channel value. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Fixture Settings
To select Fixture Settings, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select Pan Invert, Tilt Invert, P/T Feedback, Pan/Tilt Speed or Dimmer Curve.

Pan Invert
To select Pan Invert, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select No (normal) or Yes (pan invert), press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Tilt Invert
To select Tilt Invert, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select No (normal) or Yes (tilt invert), press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

P/T Feedback
To select P/T Feedback, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select No (Pan or tilt’s position will not feedback while out of step) or Yes (Feedback while pan/tilt out of step), press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Pan/Tilt Speed
To select Pan/Tilt Speed, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Slow or Fast, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Dimmer Curve
To select Dimmer Curve, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the DOWN/UP button to select Linear, Square Law, Inv SQ Law or S Curve, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Dimmer Mode

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Optically Linear: The increase in light intensity appears to be linear as DMX value is increased. Square Law: Light intensity control is finer at low levels and coarser at high levels.
Inverse Square Law: Light intensity control is coarser at low levels and finger at high levels.
S-Curve: Light intensity control is finger at low levels and high levels and coarser at medium levels.

Lamp Settings
To select Lamp Settings, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select Lamp On/Off, Lamp On With Power, Lamp On via DMX or Lamp Off via DMX.

Lamp On/Off
To select Lamp On/Off, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Off(lamp off) or On(lamp on), press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Lamp On With Power
To select Lamp On With Power, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Off(Lamp off while power on) or On(Lamp on while power on), press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Lamp On via DMX
To select Lamp On via DMX, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Off or On, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Lamp Off via DMX
To select Lamp Off via DMX, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Off or On, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Display Settings
To select Display Settings, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select Display Invert, Backlight Intensity, Temperature Unit or Language.

Display Invert
Select Display Invert, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select No (normal display) or Yes (invert display), press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Backlight Intensity
Select Backlight Intensity, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to adjust backlight intensity from 1 (dark) to 10 (bright), press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Temperature Unit
Select Temperature Unit, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select ℃ or ℉, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Language
Select Language, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select English or Chinese, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Fixture Test
To select Fixture Test, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select Auto Test or Manual Test

Auto Test
Select Auto Test, press the ENTER button to confirm, the unit will run built- in programs to automatically test itself. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or exit menu mode after auto test.

Manual Test
Select Manual Test, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present channel will show on the display, use the UP/DOWN button to select channel, press the ENTER button to confirm, then use the UP/DOWN button to adjust the value, press the ENTER button to store, the fixture will run as the channel value indicates. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or exit menu mode idling 30 seconds.
(The fixture will return to the previous DMX state after exiting Manual Test menu and the Manual Test parameters will be automatically saved after power off and restart.)

Fixture Information
To select Fixture Information, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select Fixture Use Hour, Lamp Use Time, Lamp Time Reset, Lamp State, Humidity, Temperature, Fan State, Firmware Version, RDM UID or Error Logs.

Fixture Use Hour
Select Fixture Use Hour, press the ENTER button to confirm, fixture use hour will show on the display, press the MENU button to exit.

Lamp Use Time
To select Lamp Use Time, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to set the password 050, press the ENTER button to confirm and lamp use time in Work Mode, Sleep Mode or Sleep Ratio can be viewed, press the ENTER button to confirm. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Lamp Time Reset
Select Lamp Time Reset, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to set the password 050 to reset lamp use time, press the MENU button to exit.

Lamp State
Select Lamp State, press the ENTER button to confirm, lamp state will show on the display, press the MENU button to exit.

Humidity
Select Humidity, press the ENTER button to confirm, current humidity and max humidity of fixture’s base and head will show on the display, press the MENU button to exit.
Attention: When the humidity is ≥75%, the fixture will display an alarm that the humidity is too high, and the bulb cannot be turned on in the current state (if the bulb is currently on, it will be automatically turned off); only when the humidity drops to ≤60% can the bulb be turned on and the alarm be cleared.

Temperature
Select Temperature, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select Head, Base or CPU’s, press the ENTER button to confirm, current temperature and max temperature of fixture’s head, base and CPU will show on the display, press the MENU button to exit.

Fan State
Select Fan State, press the ENTER button to confirm, fan state will show on the display, press the MENU button to exit.

Firmware Version
Select Firmware Version, press the ENTER button to confirm, firmware version will show on the display, press the MENU button back to exit.

RDM UID
Select RDM UID, press the ENTER button to confirm, RDM UID will show on the display, press the MENU button back to exit.

Error Logs
Select Error Logs, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Fixture Errors or Reset Error Log, press the ENTER button to store. Select Reset Error Log, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select No or Yes, press the ENTER button to store. Select Yes, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to set the password 050, press the ENTER button to reset error log. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Reset Functions
To select Reset Functions, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select Pan/Tilt Reset, Effect Reset or All Reset.

Pan/Tilt Reset
Select Pan/Tilt Reset, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select No(normal) or Yes (the unit will run built-in program to reset pan and tilt to their home positions), press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.

Effect Reset
Select Effect Reset, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select No(normal) or Yes (the unit will run built-in program to reset effect to their home positions), press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.

All Reset
Select All Reset, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select No(normal) or Yes (the unit will run built-in program to reset all motors to their home positions), press ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.

Special Functions

Factory Restore
Select Factory Restore, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select No(normal) or Yes (the fixture will reset to factory settings), press ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.

RDM FUNCTIONS

  • Select the MANUFACTURER menu to display the manufacturer of the fixture.
  • Select the SOFTWARE VERSION menu and the program version number of the fixture will be displayed.
  • Select the DMX START ADDRESS menu to change the DMX 512 address (001-512).
  • Select the DEVICE MODEL DESCRIPTION menu to display the model of the fixture.
  • Select the DEVICE LABEL menu to change the model of the fixture.
  • Select the DMX PERSONALITY menu to set the channel mode of the fixture (23/17 channel).
  • Select the DMX PERSONALITY DESCRIPTION menu to display the current channel mode of the fixture.
  • Select the DEVICE HOURS menu to display the running time of the fixture.
  • Select the LAMP HOURS menu to display the running time of the lamp.
  • Select the LAMP STATE menu to turn on/off the lamp.
  • Select the PAN INVERT menu and the fixture will run the pan invert mode.
  • Select the TILT INVERT menu and the fixture will run the tilt invert mode.
  • Select the RESET DEVICE menu, the WARM RESET/COLD RESET option will be displayed. When WARM RESET is selected, the fixture will start a warm reset, and exit when COLD RESET is selected.

Home Position Adjustment
Press the MENU button into menu mode, then press the ENTER button for about 3 seconds into offset mode to adjust the home position. Select the function by pressing the ENTER button. Use the UP/DOWN button to choose the submenu, press the ENTER button to store and automatically return to the last menu. Press MENU button to exit.

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Pan
Enter offset mode, Select Pan, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position will blink on the display, use the UP/DOWN button to offset the value from -128 to 127, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.

Tilt
Enter offset mode, Select Tilt, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position will blink on the display, use the UP/DOWN button to offset the value from -128 to 127, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.

Strobe
Enter offset mode, Select Strobe, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position will blink on the display, use the UP/DOWN button to offset the value from 0 to 255, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.

Color
Enter offset mode, Select Color, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position will blink on the display, use the UP/DOWN button to offset the value from -128 to 127, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.

Cyan
Enter offset mode, Select Cyan, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position will blink on the display, use the UP/DOWN button to offset the value from -128 to 127, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.

Magenta
Enter offset mode, Select Magenta, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position will blink on the display, use the UP/DOWN button to offset the value from -128 to 127, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.

Yellow
Enter offset mode, Select Yellow, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position will blink on the display, use the UP/DOWN button to offset the value from -128 to 127, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.

Rotating Gobo
Enter offset mode, Select Rotating Gobo, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position will blink on the display, use the UP/DOWN button to offset the value from -128 to 127, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.

R-Gobo
Enter offset mode, Select R-Gobo, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position will blink on the display, use the UP/DOWN button to offset the value from -128 to 127, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.

Static Gobo
Enter offset mode, Select Static Gobo, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position will blink on the display, use the UP/DOWN button to offset the value from -128 to 127, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.

Prism 1
Enter offset mode, Select Prism 1, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position will blink on the display, use the UP/DOWN button to offset the value from -128 to 127, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.

R-Prism 1
Enter offset mode, Select R-Prism 1, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position will blink on the display, use the UP/DOWN button to offset the value from -128 to 127, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.

Prism 2
Enter offset mode, Select Prism 2, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position will blink on the display, use the UP/DOWN button to offset the value from -128 to 127, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.

R-Prism 2
Enter offset mode, Select R-Prism 2, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position will blink on the display, use the UP/DOWN button to offset the value from -128 to 127, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.

Frost
Enter offset mode, Select Frost, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position will blink on the display, use the UP/DOWN button to offset the value from 0 to 255, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.

Focus
Enter offset mode, Select Focus, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position will blink on the display, use the UP/DOWN button to offset the value from -128 to 127, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.

Control By Universal DMX Controller

DMX512 Connection

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  1. At last unit, the DMX cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120-ohm 1/4W resistor between pin 2(DMX-) and pin 3(DMX+) into a 3-pin XLR-plug and plug it in the DMX-output of the last unit.
  2. Connect the unit together in a “daisy chain” by XLR plug cable from the output of the unit to the input of the next unit. The cable can only be used in series and cannot be connected in parallel. DMX 512 is a very high-speed signal. Inadequate or damaged cables, soldered joints or corroded connectors can easily distort the signal and shut down the system.
  3. The DMX output and input connectors are pass-through to maintain the DMX circuit, when one of the units’ power is disconnected.
  4. Each lighting unit needs to have a DMX address to receive the data by the controller. The address number is between 1-512.
  5. The end of the DMX 512 system should be terminated to reduce signal errors.
  6. 3 pin XLR connectors are more popular than 5 pins XLR.
    3 pin XLR: Pin 1: GND, Pin 2: Negative signal (-), Pin 3: Positive signal (+)
    5 pin XLR: Pin 1: GND, Pin 2: Negative signal (-), Pin 3: Positive signal (+), Pin4, Pin5 not used.

Address Setting

If you use a universal DMX controller to control the units, you have to set DMX address from 1 to 512 so that the units can receive DMX signal.
Press the MENU button to enter menu mode, select DMX Settings, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select DMX Address, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present address will blink in the display, use the UP/DOWN button to adjust the address from 001 to 512, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.
Please refer to the following diagram to address your DMX512 channel for the first 4 units.

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DMX512 Configuration
Please control the fixture by referring to the configurations below

Attention:

  1. The unit will maintain the last condition until reset if you cut-off the DMX signal.
  2. For the channel Function, keep the value for about 3 seconds, then the corresponding function will take into effect.

Attention: To prevent the sunlight from continuously irradiating the bulb through the light hole, when the bulb turns off, the strobe will be turned off and the frost will be turned on. In this state, both of the strobe and frost cannot be controlled manually or by DMX.

23 Channels (Mode 1):

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17 Channels (Mode 2):

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Error Information

Error codes are shown continuously in the display when the fixture fails and they will not disappear until the fixture is repaired.

  1. CPU-B/C/D/E/F Error
    Check whether the 485 (DATA) leads on the PCB board are installed in place or disconnected. Check whether the related 485 (DATA) signal circuit on the PCB board is damaged.

  2. Pan Reset Error
    Check whether the position of the pan where the magnet is installed falls off or is damaged. Check whether there are obstacles in the pan operating range.
    Check whether the Hall element on the pan is damaged.
    Check whether the lead connecting the Hall element on the pan and the PCB board is in poor contact or disconnected.
    Check whether the motor on the pan is damaged.
    Check whether the related circuit of the motor drive board on the pan is damage.

  3. Pan Encode Error
    Check whether the encoder on the pan is damaged.
    Check whether the lead connecting the encoder on the pan and the PCB board is in poor contact or disconnected.

  4. Tilt Reset Error
    Check whether the position of the tilt where the magnet is installed falls off or is damaged.
    Check whether there are obstacles in the tilt operating range.
    Check whether the Hall element on the tilt is damaged.
    Check whether the lead connecting the Hall element on the tilt and the PCB board is in poor contact or disconnected.
    Check whether the motor on the tilt is damaged.
    Check whether the related circuit of the motor drive board on the tilt is damage.

  5. Tilt Encode Error
    Check whether the encoder on the tilt is damaged.
    Check whether the lead connecting the encoder on the tilt and the PCB board is in poor contact or disconnected.

  6. Cyan Reset Error
    Check whether the position of the cyan color wheel where the magnet is installed falls off or is damaged.
    Check whether there are obstacles in the cyan color wheel operating range.
    Check whether the Hall element on the cyan color wheel is damaged.
    Check whether the lead connecting the Hall element on the cyan color wheel and the PCB board is in poor contact or disconnected.
    Check whether the motor on the cyan color wheel is damaged.
    Check whether the related circuit of the motor drive board on the cyan color wheel is damage.

  7. Magenta Reset Error
    Check whether the position of the magenta color wheel where the magnet is installed falls off or is damaged.
    Check whether there are obstacles in the magenta color wheel operating range.
    Check whether the Hall element on the magenta color wheel is damaged.
    Check whether the lead connecting the Hall element on the magenta color wheel and the PCB board is in poor contact or disconnected.
    Check whether the motor on the magenta color wheel is damaged.
    Check whether the related circuit of the motor drive board on the magenta color wheel is damage.

  8. Yellow Reset Error
    Check whether the position of the yellow color wheel where the magnet is installed falls off or is damaged.
    Check whether there are obstacles in the yellow color wheel operating range.
    Check whether the Hall element on the yellow color wheel is damaged.
    Check whether the lead connecting the Hall element on the yellow color wheel and the PCB board is in poor contact or disconnected.
    Check whether the motor on the yellow color wheel is damaged.
    Check whether the related circuit of the motor drive board on the yellow color wheel is damage.

  9. Color Reset Error
    Check whether the position of the color wheel where the magnet is installed falls off or is damaged.
    Check whether there are obstacles in the color wheel operating range.
    Check whether the Hall element on the color wheel is damaged.
    Check whether the lead connecting the Hall element on the color wheel and the PCB board is in poor contact or disconnected.
    Check whether the motor on the color wheel is damaged.
    Check whether the related circuit of the motor drive board on the color wheel is damage.

  10. Rotating Gobo Error
    Check whether the position of the rotating gobo wheel where the magnet is installed falls off or is damaged.
    Check whether there are obstacles in the rotating gobo wheel operating range.
    Check whether the Hall element on the rotating gobo wheel is damaged.
    Check whether the lead connecting the Hall element on the rotating gobo wheel and the PCB board is in poor contact or disconnected.
    Check whether the motor on the rotating gobo wheel is damaged.
    Check whether the related circuit of the motor drive board on the rotating gobo wheel is damage.

  11. R-Gobo Reset Error
    Check whether the position of the rotating gobo wheel where the magnet is installed falls off or is damaged.
    Check whether there are obstacles in the rotating gobo wheel operating range.
    Check whether the Hall element on the rotating gobo wheel is damaged.
    Check whether the lead connecting the Hall element on the rotating gobo wheel and the PCB board is in poor contact or disconnected.
    Check whether the motor on the rotating gobo wheel is damaged.
    Check whether the related circuit of the motor drive board on the rotating gobo wheel is damage.

  12. Static Gobo Error
    Check whether the position of the static gobo wheel where the magnet is installed falls off or is damaged.
    Check whether there are obstacles in the static gobo wheel operating range.
    Check whether the Hall element on the static gobo wheel is damaged.
    Check whether the lead connecting the Hall element on the static gobo wheel and the PCB board is in poor contact or disconnected.
    Check whether the motor on the static gobo wheel is damaged.
    Check whether the related circuit of the motor drive board on the static gobo wheel is damage.

  13. Prism1/2 Reset Error
    Check whether the position of the prism1/2 where the magnet is installed falls off or is damaged.
    Check whether there are obstacles in the prism1/2 operating range.
    Check whether the Hall element on the prism1/2 is damaged.
    Check whether the lead connecting the Hall element on the prism1/2 and the PCB board is in poor contact or disconnected.
    Check whether the motor on the prism1/2 is damaged.
    Check whether the related circuit of the motor drive board on the prism1/2 is damage.

  14. R-Prism1/2 Reset Error
    Check whether the position of the prism1/2 where the magnet is installed falls off or is damaged.
    Check whether there are obstacles in the prism1/2 operating range.
    Check whether the Hall element on the prism1/2 is damaged.
    Check whether the lead connecting the Hall element on the prism1/2 and the PCB board is in poor contact or disconnected.
    Check whether the motor on the prism1/2 is damaged.
    Check whether the related circuit of the motor drive board on the prism1/2 is damage.

  15. Focus Reset Error
    Check whether the position of the focus where the magnet is installed falls off or is damaged.
    Check whether there are obstacles in the focus operating range.
    Check whether the Hall element on the focus is damaged.
    Check whether the lead connecting the Hall element on the focus and the PCB board is in poor contact or disconnected.
    Check whether the motor on the focus is damaged.
    Check whether the related circuit of the motor drive board on the focus is damage.

  16. BaseFan1/2/3/4 Start Err
    Check whether the fan is not running.
    Check whether the fan leads are install ed in p lace or disconnected.
    Check whether the fan is damaged.
    Check whether there are obstacles in the fan operating range.

  17. BaseFan1/2/3/4 Stop Err
    Check whether the fan circuit on the motherboard breaks down.
    Check whether the component is damaged.

  18. BaseFan1/2/3/4 Too Low
    Check whether the fan is out of order.
    Check whether there are obstacles in the fan operating range.

  19. BaseFan1/2/3/4 Too High
    Check whether the fan is out of order.
    Check whether the fan circuit on the motherboard breaks down.

  20. HeadFan1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11 Start Err
    Check whether the fan is not running.
    Check whether the fan leads are install ed in place or disconnected.
    Check whether the fan is damaged.
    Check whether there are obstacles in the fan operating range.

  21. HeadFan1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11 Stop Err
    Check whether the fan circuit on the motherboard breaks down.
    Check whether the component is damaged.

  22. HeadFan1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11 Too Low
    Check whether the fan is out of order.
    Check whether there are obstacles in the fan operating range.

  23. HeadFan1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11 Too High
    Check whether the fan is out of order.
    Check whether the fan circuit on the motherboard breaks down.

  24. ArmFan1 Start Err
    Check whether the fan is not running.
    Check whether the fan leads are i nstall ed in place or disconnected.
    Check whether the fan is damaged.
    Check whether there are obstacles in the fan operating range.

  25. Check whether the fan circuit on the motherboard breaks down.
    Check whether the component is damaged.

  26. ArmFan1 Too Low
    Check whether the fan is out of order.
    Check whether there are obstacles in the fan operating range.

  27. ArmFan1 Too High
    Check whether the fan is out of order.
    Check whether the fan circuit on the motherboard breaks down.

  28. Head Humidity Error
    Check whether the humidity sensor is faulty
    Check whether the lead connecting the humidity sensor is installed in place or disconnected.

  29. Base Humidity Error
    Check whether the humidity sensor is faulty
    Check whether the lead connecting the humidity sensor is installed in place or disconnected.

  30. G Sensor Error
    Check whether the gravity sensor on board E is damaged.

  31. Ballast Comm Err
    Check whether the ambient temperature exceeds 45℃.
    Check if the ballast fan speed is too slow.
    Check if the ballast is damaged.

  32. Lamp Hot Power Off
    Check whether the temperature switch of the lamp is off.
    Check whether the fans are still running properly.

  33. Lamp On Error
    Check whether the bulb or ballast is faulty.

  34. Lamp volt. too high
    Check if the lamp is damaged.
    Check if the lamp has reached its lifetime.
    Check if the ballast is damaged.

  35. Ballast Temp. high
    Check whether the ambient temperature exceeds 45℃.
    Check if the ballast fan speed is too slow.
    Check if the ballast is damaged.

  36. Head Humi. Too High
    Disassemble the housing of the fixture to dehumidify.

  37. Base Humi. Too High
    Disassemble the housing of the fixture to dehumidify.

  38. Lamp Maintenance
    Check lamp use time and replace the lamp in time.

The position of each fan of the fixture:

ACME Scorpius 500L Flex discharge lamp Armed 22

ACME Scorpius 500L Flex discharge lamp Armed 23

Troubleshooting

Following are a few common problems that may occur during operation. Here are some suggestions for troubleshooting:

The unit does not work, no light and the fan does not work

1. Check the connected power.
2. Measure the voltage.
3. Check the power indicator to see whether it can be lit up or not.

Not responding to the DMX controller

1. Check whether the DMX connectors and the DMX cables are connected correctly.
2. Check whether the DMX address is correctly set.
3. If the intermittent DMX signal problem occurs, check whether the XLR socket and the signal cable are well connected.
4. Try it with another DMX controller.
5. Check whether the DMX cables run near or alongside to the high-voltage cables, which may damage or interfere with the signal circuit.

One of the channels is not working well

1. The stepper motor might be damaged or the cable connected to the PCB might be broken.
2. The motor’s drive IC on the PCB might be out of condition.

The lamp is cutting out intermittently

1. The lamp is not working well. Check whether the voltage is too high or too low.
2. The internal temperature may be too high. Replace the cooling fan if necessary.

Fixture Cleaning

It is absolutely essential that the fixture is kept clean to ensure the maximum light-output and allow the fixture to function reliably throughout its life. The fixture must be cleaned regularly to avoid dust, dirt and smoke- fluid residues building up on or within the fixture. The cleaning frequency depends on the application environment. Clean the fixture immediately if the dust enters it to avoid damage to the optical lens due to excessive dust.

  • A soft lint-free cloth moistened with any good glass cleaning fluid is recommended, under no circumstances should solvents be used.
  • Always dry the parts carefully.
  • Clean the external optical lens at least every 20 days.

Declaration of Conformity

We declare that our products (lighting equipments) comply with the following specification and bears CE mark in accordance with the provision of the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU.
EN 55032: 2015+A11:2020; EN IEC 61000-3-2: 2019;
EN 61000-3-3: 2013+A1: 2019; EN 55035: 2017+A11: 2020.
&
Harmonized Standard
EN 60598-1: 2015+A1: 2018; EN 60598-2-17: 2018;
EN 62493: 2015.
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
Part 1: General requirements and tests

Certifications
cETLus Approved (Control #5000057)

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