AFX LIGHT SPECTRA-TUBES-FC 10 LIGHT TUBES RGBW Rechargeable Flight Case Owner’s Manual

August 30, 2024
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AFX LIGHT SPECTRA-TUBES-FC 10 LIGHT TUBES RGBW Rechargeable Flight Case

Specifications

  • Product Name: SPECTRA-TUBES-FC
  • Product Code: 16-2411
  • Number of Light Tubes: 10 RGBW LED Tubes
  • Rechargeable in the Flight Case
  • DMX Channels: 9, 21, 69

Product Usage Instructions

Operation
The control panel includes a button labeled ‘M’ for navigation. Use this button to access the main menu, navigate within the menu, and go back to the previous menu.

DMX Channel Chart
The DMX channels offer various functions such as dimmer control, strobe effects, color controls for red, green, blue, and white, as well as chase speed adjustments. Refer to the provided chart for detailed information on each function and its corresponding channel value.

FAQ:

  1. Q: Can I charge the tubes individually?
    A: Yes, you can charge each tube individually by using the supplied mains adaptor and plugging it into the charger socket on the tube.

  2. Q: What are the safety recommendations for this product?
    A: Ensure that the unit is connected to an earthed mains outlet, maintain a minimum distance of 0.5m between the appliance and other objects, and avoid staring into the light beam. Additionally, do not open the housing to prevent any shock hazards.

DMX CHANNEL CHART

9-CHANNELS

CH VALUE FUNCTION
1 Total dimmer Dimmer 0%-100%
2 Strobe 000-008: no strobe
009-255: strobe from slow to fast
3 RED RED DIMMER 0%-100%
4 GREEN GREEN DIMMER 0%-100%
5 BLUE BLUE DIMMER 0%-100%
6 WHITE WHITE DIMMER 0%-100%
7 CTO 1100K-6500K
8 COLOR CHASE EFFECT 1-20
9 CHASE SPEED CHASE EFFECT FROM SLOW TO FAST

21-CHANNELS

CH VALUE FUNCTION
1 Total dimmer Dimmer 0%-100%
2 Strobe 000-008: no strobe
009-255: strobe from slow to fast
3 GROUP 1 SECTION 1 RED, GREEN, BLUE AND WHITE FREE COLOR CHANGE
4 GROUP 2 SECTION 2 RED, GREEN, BLUE AND WHITE FREE COLOR CHANGE
5 GROUP 3 SECTION 3 RED, GREEN, BLUE AND WHITE FREE COLOR CHANGE
6
18 Group 16 Section 16 Red, green, blue and white free color change
19 CTO 1100K-6500K
20 COLOR CHASE EFFECT 1-20
21 Chase speed Chase speed from slow to fast

69-CHANNELS

CH Function Value
1 Total dimmer Dimmer 0%-100%
2 Strobe 000-008: no strobe
009-255: strobe from slow to fast
3 R1 Red 1 dimming 0 to 100%
4 G1 Green 1 dimming 0 to 100%
5 B1 Blue 1 dimming 0 to 100%
6 W1 White 1 dimming 0 to 100%
7
63 R16 Red 16 dimming 0 to 100%
64 G16 Green 16 dimming 0 to 100%
65 B16 Blue 16 dimming 0 to 100%
66 W16 White 16 dimming 0 to 100%
67 CTO 1100K-6500K
68 Color Chase Effect 1-20
69 Chase speed Chose effect from slow to fast

ILLUMINATION DIAGRAM

WHITE PARAMETERS

RGBW PARAMETERS

USER MANUAL

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON THE SILKSCREEN

  • The triangle containing a lightning symbol is used to indicate whenever your health is at risk (due to electrocution, for example).
  • An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates particular risks in handling or operating the appliance.
  • Class I protection: Connect only to an earthed mains outlet (flight case)
  • The unit complies with UK standards 0.5m
  • Minimum distance between the appliance and other objects
  • Do not stare into the light beam

CAUTION
DO NOT OPEN THE HOUSING
SHOCK HAZARD
Please read this manual carefully before operating this product.

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Please read this manual carefully as it contains important information on the installation, use and maintenance of this product.
  • Please keep this manual for future reference. If you sell the unit to another user, ensure that they also receive this manual.
  • Always ensure that you are connecting to the correct voltage and that the voltage to which you are connecting is not higher than that indicated on the bottom of the unit.
  • This product is a Class I product and must only be connected to an earthed wall socket.
  • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture. Ensure that there are no flammable materials near the unit during operation.
  • The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation and at least 20 inches (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces. Ensure that ventilation slots are not blocked.
  • The minimum distance from the part of the luminaire or lamp to the illuminated object is 0.5m.
  • The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 40°C. Don’t operate the fixture at higher temperatures.
  • The surface temperature of the fixture can reach 60°C. DO NOT TOUCH the enclosure with bare hands during operation. Turn off the power and allow the fixture to cool for approximately 15 minutes before replacing or servicing.
  • Do not operate the fixture continuously for more than 10 hours.
  • In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never attempt to repair the unit yourself. Repairs performed by unqualified personnel may result in damage or malfunction. Contact your nearest authorised service centre. Always use the same type of replacement parts.
  • Ensure that the power cord is never pinched or damaged.
  • Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
  • Do not look directly at the light source when it is on, as this may cause epileptic shock in susceptible persons (especially epileptics).
  • The light source of this fixture is not replaceable. When the light source reaches the end of its life, the entire fixture must be replaced. This product is not intended for domestic use.
  • If the external flexible cable or cord of this fixture is damaged, it must only be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazards.
  • The lenses, housing or UV filter must be replaced if they are visibly damaged.

DISCONNECT DEVICE

Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

  1. PRIOR to using the unit for the first time, please charge fully the battery without any inter-ruption.
    2. Charge the battery regularly after each use. Don’t wait until it is discharged!
    3. DON’T allow the battery to discharge completely, otherwise it will lose 20% of its capacity or even be totally damaged! If the voltage becomes too low, the internal circuits are not powered anymore, and it will become impossible to recharge the battery!
    4. If you don’t use the unit for a longer period, it is recommended to charge it at 40% of its capacity

ity and check/charge it once per month.
The lifetime of the battery depends on the observance of these recommendations.

BATTERIES ARE NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY **
We cannot be held responsible for damaged batteries further to the non- observance of these basic rules.

CHARGING THE BATTERIES
The built-in charger can charge 10 tubes at the same time.
You can also charge every tube individually by plugging the supplied mains adaptor into the charger socket on the tube and the other end into an appropriate wall outlet.

OPERATION
Control panel

Button When at top Naviga- tion When inside Main Menu Other Functions
M Enter Main Menu Back to previous Menu Power on by holding button

for 3 seconds
E| Confirm| Confirm|


| Choose| Choose| Power off by holding UP and Down buttons same time about 3 seconds
▼| Choose| Choose|
Password lock: press ▲ ▼ ▲ M open the lock

MENU MAP

Addr A001-A512 DMX Address selection
Mode DMX 9ch/21ch/69ch
Auto Pro00~Pro20/ Sp00~Sp99
Sound Pro00~Pro20 / Se00~Se99
Static Dimmer :000-255
Strobe:000-255
C-Macro: 01~12
Red: 000~255
Green:000~255
Blue:000~255
--- --- ---
White:000~255
Fade: 000~255
Jump: 000~255
Slave
Setting W-Dmx Link RDX1–Sweden Wireless DMX
Link RDX2–Guangzhou Wireless DMX
Unlink RDX– DMX OFF
Group 1ch / 2ch / 3ch / 4ch / 5ch / 6ch / 7ch
Display on / off
Display Rev on / off
Limiter M1/M2/M3
Key Lock on / off
Frequency 3K Hz / 22K Hz
DMX Fail Blackout / Sound / Auto / Hold
System Info Firmware V1.3
Time Info (XX)H

CONTROL MODES
The light can be controlled in several ways:

  • Use infrared remote control, point it at individual lights and press the desired effect. Note that the IR sensor is next to the display.
  • The light can be controlled by DMX512.
  • The light can also be controlled by wireless DMX, the built-in receiver Compatible with the world’s major wireless communication protocols. Whether you use Sweden or Guangzhou wireless transceiver, we can be fully compatible with it. (Note: the transceiver is NOT included)

REMOTE CONTROL

  1. SPEED adjustment: Press or to set the speed in programme mode
  2. ON/OFF of the remote control mode.
  3. COLOUR BUTTONS
  4. EFFECT BUTTONS

The light can be controlled by the infrared remote control:
Firstly choose Auto, Sound or Static mode of the tube, and exit the interface.

  • Press ON button on the remote control,the fixture automatically exits the current mode and enters infrared remote control mode.
  • Press any Static color button to select the corresponding color on the remote panel. After the color selection, press the STROBE button and then press the Speed button to adjust the strobe speed.
  • 3-Press FLASH button to switch into Auto mode. Press the FLASH button repeatedly to browse through the different Auto modes. In addition, press the Speed buttons to select different auto-matic speeds.
  • 4-Pressing STROBE alone will not work and needs to be used with Static color.
  • 5-Press FADE will appear color fade. if press speed of effect key can adjust the speed of close fade.
  • 6-Press SMOOTH to select Sound control mode. Press SMOOTH repeatedly to switch among the different sound modes. Press the SPEED button to change the speed of the effect.

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL

  • Place the remote face down on a flat surface.
  • Push the compartment cover into the direction of the arrow.
  • Slide the battery compartment open.
  • Remove the old battery and install the new one (CR2025) with the plus (+) sym-bol facing up.
  • Gently slide the battery compartment closed. It locks automatically.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BATTERIES

This symbol indicates that used batteries should not be disposed of with household waste but deposed correctly in accordance with your local regulations..
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

  • When the internal batteries are not to be used, remove them to avoid damage caused by battery leakage or corrosion.
  • ATTENTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly placed. Only replace by the same or equivalent type.
  • WARNING :Do not swallow the battery. Danger of chemical burns. Keep new and old batteries out of the reach of children.
  • If the battery compartment doesn’t close properly, stop using the product and keep it out of the reach of children.
    If you are in doubt whether the batteries have been swallowed or introduced into any other part of the body, contact immediately a doctor.

CONTROLLED BY WIRED DMX
The fixture itself has 2-3.5MM audio and video sockets,through specialized DMX Cable can be con-
nect with DMX console. It must be set to DMX mode and Menu (W-DMX–Unlink RDX)
CONTROLLED BY WIRELESS DMX (transceiver not included. Available as an option: order WIDMX-T  (code: 15-1849))

Two modes: Guangzhou and Sweden

Guangzhou Wireless DMX
The operation method of fixture using Guangzhou wire-less DMX as follows:

  1. Firstly, set the fixture to DMX Mode
  2. Secondly, set Menu (W-DMX) to Link RDX2
  3. Thirdly, on the Menu (GROUP) set to any of groups 1 to 7. The colors are red, green, yellow, blue, purple, cyan,and white.

The indicator light on the transmitter will show the same colour as selected above.

Sweden Wireless DMX
The operation method of fixture using Sweden wireless dmx as follows:

  1. Firstly,set the fixture to DMX Mode.
  2. Secondly, set Menu (W-DMX) to Link RDX1.
  3. Thirdly, press wireless transmitter key to pair it with the fixtures.

MOUNTING ACCESSORIES

Small tripod
For a quick vertical setup, the tripod can be screwed onto the tube via one of its M8 threads. It can be folded for convenient transportation.

Rings
The ring can be screwed into the M8 thread on the battery tube.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Power input : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………100-240V~ 50-60Hz
  • Power : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..40W
  • LED: ……………………………………………………………………………. 128 x 0.25W RGBW 4in1,16 pixel zone control
  • 3 Channel mode : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9/21/69CH
  • Control mode: …………………………………….Master-slave, sound, auto, DMX 512, wireless, infrared remote
  • Power connector: ……………………………………………………………………………………DC 12.6-12.8V charging port
  • Battery…………………………………………………………………………..Lithium Ion Battery capacity: 12V 8000mAh
  • Charger……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. output voltage: 12.6V 4A
  • DMX in/out: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3-pin XLR
  • IP rating: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. IP65
  • Dimensions: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1038 x Ø55mm
  • Net weight of a tube: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2.2kg

IMPORTANT NOTE: Electric products must not be put into household waste. Please bring them to a recycling centre. Ask your local authorities or your dealer about the way to proceed.

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Assembled in PRC
Designed by LOTRONIC S.A.
Rue F. Englert 17 • Bt 2
B – 1480 Tubize

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