eurolite PLL-704 LED DMX Controlled Surface Light User Manual

eurolite PLL-704 LED DMX Controlled Surface Light

INTRODUCTION

DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit

Be careful with your operations. With a dangerous voltage you can suffer a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires. Never open the housing. Keep the device away from rain and moisture.

Please read these instructions carefully before using the product. They contain important information for the correct use of the product.

Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to

• be qualified
• follow the instructions of this manual
• consider this manual to be part of the total product
• keep this manual for the entire service life of the product
• pass this manual on to every further owner or user of the product
• download the latest version of the user manual from the Internet

Thank you for having chosen one of our products. If you follow the instructions given in this manual, we are sure that you will enjoy this device for a long period of time.

Product features

DMX controlled surface light with 704 LEDs each with 3200K or 6000K, QuickDMX port and barn doors

• High-grade surface light with 704 super bright, white LEDs
• 704 x SMD 2835 0,5 W LED in 3200K or 6000K for dynamic strobe effects and surface light
• Color temperature for article no. 40001830, 3200K and for article no. 40001835, 6000K
• Continue beam angle of 120°
• High color rendering index (CRI >90) for article no. 40001830
• High color rendering index (CRI >80) for article no. 40001835
• Ideal for photography, film, stage and trade fair lighting
• Energy saving, durable and environmental friendly
• Music, master/slave and DMX mode
• Strobe and brightness manually adjustable via rotary control
• Variable PWM frequency (pulse-width modulation)
• Strobe effect
• Addressing and setting via control panel with LCD
• Sound-control via built-in microphone with adjustable microphone sensitivity
• Supports QuickDMX – the wireless DMX system from Eurolite
• Compatible with CRMX by Lumen Radio und WDMX by Wireless Solution
• Built-in phantom-powered USB port for QuickDMX, CRMX and WDMX receivers (optional)
• 1, 2 or 3 DMX channels selectable
• 4 barn doors to avoid blinding the audience and for protection during transport
• Flicker-free projection
• Slim, rugged metal housing
• Comfortable carrying handle
• Swivel mounting bracket for ceiling or wall mounting
• P-Con terminals for power linking up to 8 units
• Switch-mode power supply for operation between 100 and 240 volts

Feature

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!
Please read the safety warnings carefully and only use the product as describe in this manual to avoid accidental injury or damage.

Intended use

• This device is an LED surface light for creating decorative lighting effects. This device is designed for professional use in the field of event technology, e.g. on stage. It is not suitable for household lighting.
• Only use the device according to the instructions given herein. Damages due to failure to follow these operating instructions will void the warranty! We do not assume any liability for any resulting damage.
• We do not assume any liability for material and personal damage caused by improper use or noncompliance with the safety instructions. In such cases, the warranty/guarantee will be null and void.
• Unauthorized rebuilds or modifications of the device are not permitted for reasons of safety and render the warranty invalid.

Danger due to electricity

• The device is suitable for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors. Never expose it to rain or moisture. Do not store it in rooms exposed to moisture.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not open any part of the device. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
• Only connect the device to a properly installed mains outlet. The outlet must be protected by residual current breaker (RCD). The voltage and frequency must exactly be the same as stated on the device. If the mains cable is equipped with an earthing contact, then it must be connected to an outlet with a protective ground. Never defeat the protective ground of a mains cable. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
• The mains outlet must be easily accessible so that you can unplug the device quickly if need be.
• Never touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands. There is the risk of potentially fatal electric shock.
• The mains cable must not be bent or squeezed. Keep it away from hot surfaces or sharp edges.
• Never pull the mains cable to disconnect the mains plug from the mains outlet, always seize the plug.
• Unplug the device during lighting storms, when unused for long periods of time or before cleaning.
• Do not expose the device to any high temperatures, direct sunlight, dripping or splashing water, strong vibrations or heavy mechanical stress.
• Do not place any objects filled with liquids on the device.
• Do not place any open sources of fire, such as burning candles, on or directly next to the device.
• Make sure that objects cannot fall into the device, in particular metal parts.
• Only have repairs to the device or its mains cable carried out by qualified service personnel. Repairs are required when the device or the mains cable is visibly damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device; when the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, has been dropped or malfunctions occur.
• Cleaning of the device is limited to the surface. Make sure that moisture does not come into contact with any areas of the terminal connections or mains voltage control parts. Only wipe off the product with a soft lint-free and moistened cloth. Never use solvents or aggressive detergents.

Danger to children and people with restricted abilities

• This product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets. Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. Never leave this device running unattended.
• 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.

Warning – risk of burns and fire

• The admissible ambient temperature range (Ta) is -5 to +45°C. Do not operate the device outside of this temperature range.
• The housing temperature (Tc) can be up to 60°C during use. Avoid contact by persons and materials.
• Do not illuminate surfaces within 10 cm of the device. This value is indicated on the device by the symbol.
• Do not use the device near highly flammable materials. Always place the device at a location where sufficient air circulation is ensured. Leave 50 cm of free space around the device. Never cover the air vents of the housing.

Warning – risk of injuries

• Do not look directly at the light source. Persons with light-sensitive epilepsy may suffer from epileptic seizures or fall unconscious.

• Make sure that the product is set up or installed safely and expertly and prevented from falling down.
  Comply with the standards and rules that apply in your country, in particular EN 60598-2-17.

• If you lack the qualification, do not attempt the installation yourself, but instead use a professional installer.
  Improper installation can result in bodily injury and or damage to property.

• The manufacturer cannot be made liable for damages caused by incorrect installations or insufficient safety precautions.

• For overhead use, always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment such as a safety bond or safety net.

• Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the device.

• For commercial use the country-specific accident prevention regulations of the government safety organization for electrical facilities must be complied with at all times.

Caution – material damage

• This device must not be connected to the mains voltage by means of a dimmer.
• Lighting effects are not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects.
• Never switch the device on and off at short intervals. This will considerably reduce the service life of the device.
• If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation, do not switch it on immediately. The resulting condensation may destroy the device. Allow the device to reach room temperature before connecting it. Wait until the condensation has evaporated.
• Please use the original packaging to protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage.
• If a serial number label is affixed to the device, do not remove the label as this would make the guarantee void.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE

1. Barn door
2. LED 2835 SMD 0,5W CW/WW
3. Safety eyelet
4. Strobe rotary control
5. Carrying handle
6. Dimmer rotary control
7. Microphone
8. USB jack for QuickDMX
9. Power input
10. Power output
11. Fuse
12. ON/OFF switch
13. MENU button
14. UP button
15. LCD
16. DOWN button
17. ENTER button
18. DMX input
19. DMX output
20. Standing-/mounting bracket
21. Fixation lever
    
    

INSTALLATION

WARNING! Risk of injury caused by falling objects

Devices in overhead installations may cause severe injuries when crashing down. Make sure that the device is installed securely and cannot fall down. The installation must be carried out by a specialist who is familiar with the hazards and the relevant regulations.

The device may be placed on the floor by unfolding the bracket or fastened to a truss or similar rigging structure. The device must never be fixed swinging freely in the room.

1. The rigging structure must support at least 10 times the weight of all fixtures to be installed on it.
2. Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform when installing the device.
3. Use rigging hardware that is compatible with the structure and capable of bearing the weight of the device. Please refer to the “Accessories” section for a list of suitable rigging hardware.
4. Secure the device with a safety bond or other secondary attachment. This secondary safety attachment must be sufficiently dimensioned in accordance with the latest industrial safety regulations and constructed in a way that no part of the installation can fall down if the main attachment fails. An appropriate eyelet is mounted on the device for fixation of the safety rope. Fasten the safety rope in such a way that, in the event of a fall, the maximum drop distance of the device will not exceed 20 cm.
5. To align the device, release the fixation screws at the mounting bracket, adjust the desired inclination angle and tighten the fixation screws.
6. After installation, the device requires inspections periodically to prevent the possibility of corrosion, deformation and looseness.
   

CONNECTIONS

DMX512 control

A DMX512 data link is required in order to control the device via DMX. The device provides 3-pin XLR connectors for DMX connection.

1. Connect the output of your DMX controller to the DMX input DMX IN of the device with a DMX cable.
2. Connect the DMX output DMX OUT of the device to the DMX input of the next unit in the chain. Always connect one output to the input of the next unit until all units are connected.
3. At the last unit, the DMX cable has to be terminated. Plug the terminator with a 120 Ω resistor between Signal (–) and Signal (+) in the DMX output of the last unit.
4. If the cable length exceeds 300 m or the number of DMX devices is greater than 32, it is recommended to insert a DMX splitter to ensure proper data transmission.
   

XLR connection :

Wireless DMX transmission with QuickDMX

The device features an alternative DMX input for a QuickDMX receiver (sold separately). CRMX and WDMX receivers are compatible and can also be used. The connector allows a DMX control signal to be transmitted wirelessly to the device, eliminating the need for complex wiring to the DMX controller. The connector is designed as a USB port which provides the required 5 V operating voltage for the receiver.

Occupation of the USB port:

POWER SUPPLY

The device uses an auto-range power supply that accepts input voltages between 100 und 240 volts.

1. Connect the device via the mains cable to a grounded mains socket. Thus the unit is switched on.
2. To switch off the unit, disconnect the power plug.
3. Do not connect the unit to the mains voltage via a dimmer. For a more convenient operation, use a mains outlet which is switchable.
4. The jack POWER OUT allows for power supply of further devices. To interconnect several devices, connect the jack POWER OUT to the input POWER IN of the next unit until all units are connected.
   

Matching power cables are available as accessories. In this manner, up to 8 devices can be linked at 230/240 input voltage and up to 4 devices at 110/115 input voltage.

OPERATION

After connecting the device to the mains it is ready for operation. The display indicates the last operating mode. The operating modes can be selected by means of the display and the control buttons. All settings remain stored even if the device is disconnected from the mains. The device can be operated in stand-alone mode via the control board and the EUROLITE IR-7 remote control or in DMX-controlled mode via any commercial DMX controller as well as wireless via QuickDMX with the optional available EUROLITE QuickDMX USB Wireless Transmitter/Receiver.

Menu structure

running speed slow > fast
Microphone sensitivity for sound control| SENSITIV| 01-09| Microphone sensitivity low > high
White color setting| COLOR| W:000-255| White 0-100%
Dimmer| DIMMING| 001-100| Total brightness dark > bright
Strobe effect| FLASH| 000-100| Strobe effect slow > fast
Sound control silent scene| SILENT| on| LEDs off if there is no music signal
oFF| LEDs remain on if there is no music signal
Behavior in case of missing DMX signal| DMX LOST| Blackout| LEDs switched off
Hold| Most recent DMX value is held
Full| All LEDs light at 100% brightness
Brighten| Last selected brightness (01-10)
Slave mode| SLAVE| Slave| Slave mode
Potentiometer| POTENTIO| on| Switching on the manual rotary control
oFF| Switching off the manual rotary control
PWM frequency (pulse width modulation)| PWM freq| 900-25kHz| PWM frequency (pulse-width modulation)
Firmware version| Version| Vx.x| Firmware version number

Stand-alone mode

Brightness

In the BRIGHTNE mode the device will constantly in the set brightness.

1. Press the MENU button so many times until BRIGHTNE is indicated in the display. Confirm with the ENTER button.
2. Use the buttons UP and DOWN to adjust the desired brightness (01-10). Confirm with the ENTER button.

Sound control

Via the integrated microphone the unit can perfectly reproduce the show programs to the rhythm of the music (sufficient bass provided).

1. Press the MENU button so many times until SOUND is indicated in the display. Confirm with the ENTER button. Use the buttons UP and DOWN to select the desired show program. Confirm with the ENTER button.
2. Press the MENU button so many times until SPEED is indicated in the display. Confirm with the ENTER button. Use the buttons UP and DOWN to adjust the running speed of the program from 01 (slow) to 09 (fast). Confirm with the ENTER button.
3. Press the MENU button so many times until SENSITIV is indicated in the display. Confirm with the ENTER button. Use the buttons UP and DOWN to Adjust the microphone sensitivity to the volume of the music (01 = low, 09 = high).
4. If you enable the silent scene mode (on setting) in menu item SILENT, the LEDs will be switched off if the volume is too low or if there is no sufficient bass beat. If you disable this mode (off setting) the LEDs remain on during periods without music.

White color setting

In the color mode COLOR, the LEDs can be adjusted for brightness. The device will constantly emit the color adjusted.

1. Press the MENU so many times until COLOR is indicated in the display. Confirm with the ENTER button.
2. Now the display indicates the letter “W” for white color and the corresponding brightness value. Use the buttons UP and DOWN to adjust the desired brightness. Confirm with the ENTER button.

Total brightness

Menu DIMMING allows adjusting the total brightness for all stand-alone operating modes.

1. Press the MENU button so many times until DIMMING is indicated in the display. Confirm with the ENTER button.
2. Use the buttons UP and DOWN to adjust the desired brightness (001 = dark, 100 = bright). Confirm with the ENTER button.

Strobe effect

In FLASH mode the speed for strobe effect can be set.

1. Press the MENU button so many times until FLASH is indicated in the display Confirm with the ENTER
2. Use the buttons UP and DOWN to adjust the desired speed (000-100). Confirm with the ENTER button.

Behavior at missing DMX-signal

In DMX lost mode the program offers different options when no DMX signal is received.

1. Press the MENU button repeatedly until the display shows the DMX lost menu. Confirm with the ENTER button.
2. Select the desired program with the UP and DOWN buttons (see menu structure). Confirm with the ENTER button.

Interconnecting several devices (master/slave operation)

Several devices may be interconnected (max. 32). Then all slave units can be synchronized and controlled with the master unit without the need for a DMX controller. The devices must be set to the corresponding operating modes.

1. Configure all slave units before connecting the master unit: Press the MENU button so many times until SLAVE is indicated in the display. Confirm with the ENTER button.
2. 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, etc. until all units have been connected in a chain. Make sure the master unit is the first in the chain. Do not connect a DMX controller to the DMX input of the master unit.
3. Set the master unit to the desired operating mode. The interconnected devices will now operate in sync

Potentiometer

If you select “on” in the POTENTIO menu item, the brightness and strobe rotary control are activated. When set to “oFF”, they are disabled.

Quick access via rotary control:

The brightness and strobe can be controlled via the rotary control on the back of the device (see device overview), thus providing quick access to the static settings.

PWM frequency (Pulse-width modulation)

In the menu PWM freq the PWM frequency off the LEDs can be set.

1. Press the MENU button repeatedly until the display shows the PWM freq menu. Confirm with the ENTER button.
2. Select the desired PWM frequency (900-25kHz) with the UP and DOWN buttons. Confirm with the ENTER button.

DMX operation

Setting the number of DMX channels and the DMX starting address

For operation with a controller with DMX512 protocol, the device is equipped with 3 control channels.
However, it can also be switched to a mode with 1 or 2 channels if different functions are required. To be able to operate the device with a DMX controller, the DMX starting address must be set. The starting address depends upon which DMX controller is being used. Please refer to the controller’s documentation.

1. Press the MENU button so many times until Addr is indicated in the display. Confirm with the ENTER button.
2. The display indicates 1 CH (1 DMX channel), 2 CH (2 DMX channels) or 3 CH (3 DMX channels). Use the buttons UP and DOWN to select the desired number of DMX channels. Confirm with the ENTER button.
3. Now the display indicates the menu item for the DMX start address d***. Use the buttons UP and DOWN to set the address. Confirm with the ENTER button.
4. The display will not blink when DMX signals are being received. If no control signals are available, the display will blink.

Note: Please make sure that you do not have any overlapping channels in order to control each device correctly and independently from any other fixture on the DMX chain. If several devices are addressed similarly, they will work synchronically.

Functions in DMX mode

1-channel mode

2-channel mode

3-channel mode

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The outside of the device should be cleaned periodically to remove contaminants such as dust etc. The lenses, in particular, should be clean to ensure that light will be emitted at maximum brightness.

1. Disconnect the device from power and allow it to cool before cleaning.
2. Clean the surface with a soft lint-free and moistened cloth. Never use alcohol or solvents as these may damage the surface. Make sure that no liquids can enter the device.
3. The device must be dry before reapplying power.

There are no serviceable parts inside. Do not open the housing. Do not try to repair the device by yourself as this may result in damage. Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried out by authorized dealers. Should you need any spare parts, please use genuine parts. Should you have further questions, please contact your dealer.

Replacing the fuse

If the fine-wire fuse of the device fuses, only replace the fuse by a fuse of same type and rating.

1. Disconnect the device from power and allow it to cool.
2. Open the fuse holder of the mains connection with a fitting screwdriver.
3. Remove the old fuse from the fuse holder and replace it with a new fuse.
4. Carefully push the fuse holder back into its position before reapplying power.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Disposal of old equipment

  When to be definitively put out of operation, take the product to a local recycling plant for a disposal which is not harmful to the environment. Devices marked with this symbol must not be disposed of as household waste. Contact your retailer or local authorities for more information.
Remove any inserted batteries and dispose of them separately from the product.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

cord with safety plug (provided)
Power output:| P-Con (gray), mounting version
Fuse:| T 3 A Fuse replaceable
Lamp type:| LED lamp
LED:| 704 x SMD 2835 0,5 W warm white (WW) 3200K| 704 x SMD 2835 0,5 W cold white (CW) 6000K
Color rendering index (CRI) more than:| 90 Ra| 80 Ra
Flash rate:| 0 – 20 Hz
DMX channels:| 1; 2; 3
DMX input:| 3-pin XLR (M) mounting version
DMX output:| 3-pin XLR (F) mounting version
Cooling:| Passive convection
Control:| Stand-alone; DMX; QuickDMX via USB (optional); Quick select potentiometer for brightness and flash rate; W-DMX by wireless solution (optional); CRMX by Lumen Radio (optional); Sound to light via Microphone; Master/slave function
Beam angle (1/2 peak):| 120°
Housing color:| Black
Display type:| LCD display
Dimensions:| Width: 56,5 cm
Depth: 25,5 cm
Height: 42,2 cm
Weight:| 7,65 kg

Accessories

All information is subject to change without prior notice. © 01.03.2022

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Eurolite is a brand of Steinigke Showtechnic GmbH Andreas-Bauer-Str. 5 97297 Waldbüttelbrunn Germany
D00120790 Version 1.0 Publ. 01/03/2022
No. 40001830
No. 40001835
www.eurolite.de

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