ACME LP-2304 Thunderstruck User Manual

: June 3, 2024
: acme

Table of Contents

ACME LP-2304 Thunderstruck
Safety Instructions
Technical Specifications
Installation and Connection
How to set the unit
DMX512 configuration
DMX512 Connection
Troubleshooting
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ACME LP-2304 Thunderstruck

Safety Instructions

Please read the instruction carefully which includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance.

WARNING
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.
The equipment is suitable for wet/indoor use.
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.
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 65℃. 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 1 meters.
In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
Never turn on and off the unit time after time.
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.
Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
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.

Technical Specifications

13 channel Modes;
Ideal for discotheques, clubs, bars, parties, Mobile DJs, etc.
Input Voltage: 100-240V~ 50/60Hz
Total Power consumption: 1500W
Power Cord Daisy Chain: 1Fixtuer(120V); 2 Fixtuer(220V);
Beam Angle: 110°
IP Grade: IP 65
LED Sources: 0.8W RGBW x 2304
Dimension: 623x123x387mm
Weight: 16 Kgs

Installation and Connection

The unit should be mounted via its screw holes on the bracket. Always ensure that the unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating. Always ensure that the structure to which you are attaching the unit is secure and is able to support a weight of 10 times of the unit’s weight. Also always use a safety cable that can hold 12 times of the weight of the unit when installing the fixture.
The equipment must be fixed by professionals. And it must be fixed at a place where is out of the touch of people and has no one pass by or under it. The unit should be mounted in the height of 0 to 30m.
Method for using lamp hook and safety rope

How to set the unit

Rear Panel

Display: Show the various menus and the selected functions；
Button：
Breathable punishment
Power input/output
For DMX512 link, use 3/5-pin XLR plug cable to input DMX signal, and to link the next unit.
DMX input/output:
For DMX512 link, use 3/5-pin XLR plug cable to input DMX signal, and to link the next unit.
Ethernet in/ Ethernet Thru: For ArtNet link

Main Function
To select any functions, press MENU button until the required one is shown on the display. Select the function by ENTER button. Use DOWN and UP button to change the mode. Once the required mode has been selected, press ENTER button to setup or it will return to the main functions without any change after idling 30 seconds automatically. Back to the functions without any change press MENU button.

The main functions are shown below: ACME LP-2304
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DMX Settings
Enter MENU mode, select DMX settings, confirm by pressing ENTER on, and use UP / DOWN on to select: DMX Address, Ethernet Setup and Connect Option.

DMX Address
Select the DMX Address, press enter to confirm, and the current DMX Address will be displayed on the display screen. Use the UP / DOWN button to select 001 ~ 512 Addresses, and press the ENTER button to save. Press the MENU button to return to the previous MENU or wait 30 seconds to automatically exit the menu mode.

Ethernet Setup
Select Ethernet Setup, press ENTER to confirm, and the current mode will be displayed on the display screen. Select Network, Art-Net Settings or Sacn Settings through UP / DOWN button. When selecting Network, select IP Address or Subnet Mask through UP / DOWN button. When selecting Art-Net Settings , select Net, Sub-Net or Universe through UP / DOWN button, When the Art-Net setting i selected, select the sACN Universe or sACN Priority the through UP / DOWN button, and press the ENTER button to save. Each Network parameter of the lamp must be consistent with that on the console before it can be controlled by the Network signal of the console. Press the menu button to return to the previous MENU or wait 30 seconds to automatically exit the menu mode.

Connect Option
Select the Connect Option, press the ENTER button. The current mode will be displayed on the display screen, which can be selected by UP / DOWN button: Auto, DMX, Art-Net or sACN, and press enter button to save. Press the MENU button to return to the previous MENU or wait 30 seconds to automatically exit the menu mode.

Channel Mode
Select the Channel Mode, press the ENTER button. Use the DOWN and UP button to select the Channel, there are 11 channel Modes. Once selected, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu without any change or idling 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

DMX Last State
Select the DMX Last State, press the ENTER button. Use the DOWN and UP button to select Blackout or Hold . Once selected, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu without any change or idling 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

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Mode 1(Optically Linear): The increase in light intensity appears to be linear as DMX value is increased. Mode 2(Square Law): Light intensity control is finer at low levels and coarser at high levels.
Mode 3(Inverse Square Law): Light intensity control is coarser at low levels and finger at high levels. Mode 4(S-cure): Light intensity control is finger at low levels and high levels and coarser at medium levels.

Dimmer Speed
Select the Dimmer Speed, press the ENTER button. Use the DOWN and UP button to select Fast or Smooth. Once selected, press the ENTER button to setup or exit menu mode without any change after 30 seconds. Back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.

White Balance
Select the White Balance, press the ENTER button to confirm. It can be adjusted with the whole fixture, or it can be adjusted independently for each block.Use the UP and

DOWN button to select
Red/Green/Blu/White, press the ENTER button to store, then use the UP and DOWN button to adjust the value from (125~255), press the ENTER button to confirm. (DMX signal will be the first priority under Manual Mode.) Once selected, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu without any change or idling 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Language
Select the Language, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP and DOWN button to adjust English or Chinese .Once selected, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu without any change or idling 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Manual Test
Select the Manual Mode, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP and DOWN button to adjust the value for Red,Green,Blue,White, Intensity, Durate or Rate from 0~255, press the ENTER button to confirm. (DMX signal will be the first priority under Manual Mode.) Once selected, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu without any change or idling 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Auto Test
Select Auto Test, press the ENTER button to confirm. The unit will test by itself automatic. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or idling 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Temperature
Select Temp., press the ENTER button to confirm. Display will show the temperature of the fixture. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or idling 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Fixture Hours
Select Fixture Hours, press the ENTER button to confirm. Display will show the number of working
hours of the unit. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or idling 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Power Mode
Select Power Mode, press ENTER to confirm that the current Mode is displayed on the display, select either: Standard or Quiet by the UP/DOWN button, and press ENTER to save. Press the MENU button to go back to the previous MENU or wait 30 seconds to automatically exit MENU mode.

RDM UID
To 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
To 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. To 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. To select Yes, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to set the password 050, Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu or wait one minute to automatically exit the menu mode.

Software Version
Select Software Version , press the ENTER button to confirm. The display will show the version of software of the unit. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or idling 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Factory Reset
Select Factory Reset, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP and DOWN button to adjust the NO/Yes. Select Yes, fixture will resume factory settings. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or idling 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Fault report :

Fan.Error
Check that the fan is not running
Check the PCB board related detection circuit is damaged
Temp.Errot
Check that the test leads are in good contact and open
Check if the thermistor is broken
Check PCB board related circuit is damaged

RDM function table

How to control the unit

By DMX controller；
No need to turn the unit off when you change the DMX address, as new DMX address setting will be affected at once. Turn on the unit, under the DMX signal , the LED will display the saved channel address （001-512）.

DMX512 configuration

Channel Mode：

4 CHANNEL(8 Bit)

1| | (R)Strobe intensity 0 -+100%|
2| 0-255| (G)Strobe intensity 0 -+100%
3| 0-255| (B)Strobe intensity 0 -+100%
4| 0-255| (W)Strobe intensity 0 -+100%

8 CHANNEL(16 Bit)

| 0-255| (R)Strobe intensity| 0 -+100%
2| 0-255| (R)Dimmer fine| 0 -+100%
3| 0-255| (G)Flash intensity| 0 -+100%
4| | 0-255| (G)Dimmer fine| 0 -+100%
5| 0-255| (B)Flash intensity| 0 -+100%
6| 0-255| (B)Dimmer fine| 0 -+100%
7| 0-255| (W)Strobe intensity| 0 -+100%
8| 0-255| (W)Dimmer fine| 0 -+100%

8 CHANNEL

9 CHANNEL

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DMX512 Connection

Mode connection：

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Connect the fixture together in a “daisy chain” by XLR plug cable from the output of the fixture to the input of the next fixture. The cable cannot be branched or split to a “Y” cable. Inadequate or damaged cables, soldered joints or corroded connectors can easily distort the signal and shut down the system
The DMX output and input connectors are pass-through to maintain the DMX circuit when one of the units’ power is disconnected.
At last fixture, the DMX cable has to be terminated with a terminator to reduce signal errors. 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 fixture.
Each lighting fixture needs to have an address set to receive the data sent by the controller. The address number is between 0-511 (usually 0 & 1 are equal to 1).
3/5 pin XLR connectors:. 3 pin XLR: Pin 1: GND, Pin 2: Negative signal (-), Pin 3: Positive signal (+)

Troubleshooting

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

A. The fixture does not work, no light

Check the connection of power and main fuse.
Measure the mains voltage on the main connector.

B. Not responding to DMX controller

DMX LED should be on. If not, check DMX connectors, cables to see if link properly.
If the DMX LED is on and no response to the channel, check the address settings and DMX polarity.
If you have intermittent DMX signal problems, check the pins on connectors or on PCB of the fixture or the previous one.
Try to use another DMX controller.
Check if the DMX cables run near or run alongside to high-voltage cables that may cause damage or interference to DMX interface circuit.

Fixture Cleaning
The cleaning of internal must be carried out periodically to optimize light output. Cleaning frequency
depends on the environment in which the fixture operates: damp, smoky or particularly dirty
surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the fixture’s optics.

Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid.
Always dry the parts carefully.
Clean the external optics at least every 20 days. Clean the internal optics at least every 30/60 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; EN IEC 61000-3-2: 2019;
EN 61000-3-3: 2013 ; EN 55035: 2017.

&

Harmonized Standard
EN 60598-1:2015; EN 60598-2-17:2018 ; EN 62493: 2015
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part

General requirements

Certifications
cETLus Approved (Control #5000057)