talent SSL2 RGBW LED DMX Mini Moving Head Stage Light User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- talent
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talent SSL2 RGBW LED DMX Mini Moving Head Stage Light
Thank you for purchasing the Talent SSL2 RGBW LED DMX Mini Moving Head Stage Light. Please read this user guide for safety and operation information before using the product.
Package Contents
- 1x Talent SSL2 Light
- 1 x IEC Power Cable
- 1x Omega Bracket
- 1xUser Manual
Safety Instructions
- Please keep this user manual for future consultation. If you sell the controller, be sure to include this instruction booklet to ensure proper maintenance and use.
- Unpack and check carefully for transportation damage before using the fixture.
- Before operating, ensure that the power supply voltage and frequency match the power of your electrical system.
- Disconnect main power before servicing and maintenance.
- Use a safety cable when permanently mounting this fixture. Always handle the fixture with care.
- In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the fixture immediately. Please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the fixture, the nearest authorized technical repair facility, or Talent Sound & Lighting directly.
- Do not connect the device to any dimmer pack.
- Do not touch exposed wires during use, as there might be a hazard of electrical shock.
- To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
- The fixture must be replaced if there is visible damage to the housing.
- Do not look directly at the LED Iight beam while the fixture is on.
Warning: Please read the instructions carefully. They include important
information about installation, operation, and maintenance. Do not connect
more than 16 units in series (daisy-chaining) on a single power circuit.
Caution: There are no user serviceable parts inside the fixture. Do not open
the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely situation your
unit may require service, please contact your dealer or Talent Sound &
Lighting.
Introduction:
The Talent SSL2 Mini Moving Head Light features seven 10 watt 4-in-1 RGBW LEDs
that can produce a virtually unlimited color palate. In addition to auto
program modes including auto-run, slave, and sound active mode, the SSL2 is
fully controllable via standard DMX-512 protocol in either 9-channel or
14-channel configurations. With the ability to be truss-mounted or free-
standing, the SSL2 is extremely flexible for use in multiple applications.
Features:
Multi-color mixing using RGBW4-in-1 LEDs produce an unlimited color palate
Fully DMX controllable with additional program modes including auto, slave,
and soundTilt, pan, dimming, color mixing, speed, and strobe controls help
deliver completely Customizable light shows Can be truss mounted or free-
standing for flexible application uses
Operation Instructions
Hardware Setup:
The SSL2 can be mounted to lighting truss systems with rigging hardware (not
included) or can function as a free standing fixture.
Fuse Replacement:
Turn the SSL2 off and remove the power cable. Remove the fuse holder using a
flat head screwdriver and remove the fuse. Replace the fuse with an identical
fuse. Insert the fuse back into the housing and reconnect the power.
Master/Slave Fixture Linking:
- Connect the output (male) of the controller via a 3-pin DMX cable to the input (female) 3-pin connector of the first fixture.
- From the first fixture in the chain, connect the output 3-pin DMX cable to the input DMX connector of the next sequential fixture.
- Proceed in the following manner for all fixtures in the chain.
Note: Max recommended serial date link distance: 1600 ft.
Note: Max recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures
Note: It is recommended to use a DMX terminator at the end of the fixture
chain to prevent data errors and erratic operation.
Fixture Programming:
The SSL2 can be run via a DMX controller as well as auto, sound active, or
slave mode.
Display
- MENU: Select menu options or exit menu controls
- UP: Increases parameter
- DOWN: Decreases parameter
- ENTER: Confirms parameter or enters submenu options
Program Menu Displays:
DMX/Slave:
Your Talent SSL2 fixture may be operated as a stand-alone device that runs on
pre-programmed routines, sound-activated, in master/slave mode with other
devices, or via an external DMX512 controller. In DMX mode it is configurable
to be controlled by 9 or 14 channels of an outboard DMX controller.
- Press MODE until the DMX selection display shows up on the LED display.
- Select desired DMX channel in which the fixture shall operate (there are 512 useable channels; d001-d512).
- Use the UP and DOWN buttons to change channel.
- Press ENTER to confirm – LED display will show the DMX channel the light is set to.
9-Channel
14-Channel
Auto Mode:
The auto mode on the SSL2 has many pre-set programs that can be ran. To use
auto mode see the instructions below:
- Press the MODE/ESC button to select desired program.
- To change auto mode program use the UP and DOWN buttons.
- To select program to be ran press ENTER to confirm – LED display will change to the programmed mode.
Auto-Program Mode LED Display Chart
Sound Mode:
Sound mode responds and creates a light show based on the sounds the SSL2’s
built- in microphone picks up. Each sound or change in song dynamic will
change the fix- ture’s color and position. The SSL2 can act as the master or
slave unit in sound mode.
Slave Mode:
Up to 32 units can be daisy chained together and be controlled by a singular
master unit. Any fixture operating in slave mode in the daisy chain will run
in sync with the master. The master needs to be running in master mode and at
the start of the chain. The output of the DMX controller will be used as the
input of the master, the output of the master will be used as the input of the
next unit. The connections for further units will follow suit using the
outputs as the input to the next fixture.
Pan Reverse:
- When the pan is reversed the fixture will respond to pan in an inverted control mode.
- Press the MODE/ESC button to navigate to Pan Reverse (PAN).
- To swap between pan (PAN) and pan reverse (RPAN) use the UP and DOWN buttons.
- To select desired pan press ENTER to confirm- LED display will change to the programmed pan direction.
Tilt Reverse:
- When the tilt is reversed the fixture will respond to tilt in an inverted control mode.
- Press the MODE/ESC button to navigate to Tilt Reverse (TIL).
- To swap between tilt (TIL) and tilt reverse (RTIL) use the UP and DOWN buttons.
- To select desired tilt press ENTER to confirm – LED display will change to the programmed tilt direction.
Display Inversion:
When the display is inverted the display will appear upside down. This is useful for reading the display if the fixture is hanging down from a lighting truss, or otherwise installed or used in an inverted manner.
- Press the MODE/ESC button to navigate to Display Inversion (DIS).
- To swap between normal (DIS) and inverted (RDIS) use the UP and DOWN buttons.
- To select desired display press ENTER to confirm – LED display will change to the programmed display orientation.
Pan Angle
- Pan angle sets the maximum horizontal pan threshold values. You can select from 540, 360, or 180 degrees of pan.
- Press the MODE/ESC button to navigate to Pan Angle (PA54, PA36, or PA18).
- To swap between 540° (PA54), 360° (PA36), or 180° (PA18) use the UP and DOWN buttons.
- To select desired pan angle press ENTER to confirm – LED display will change to the programmed pan angle.
Tilt Angle:
- Tilt angle sets the maximum vertical tilt threshold values. You can select from 270, 180, or 90 degrees of tilt.
- Press the MODE/ESC button to navigate to Tilt Angle (TI27, TI18, or TI09).
- To swap between 270° (TI27), 180° (TI18), or 90° (TI90) use the UP and DOWN buttons.
- To select desired pan angle press ENTER to confirm – LED display will change to the programmed tilt angle.
Machine Reset:
- Resets the current values to defaults.
- Press the MODE/ESC button to navigate to Machine Rest (REST).
- To reset press ENTER to confirm.
Factory Reset:
- Resets the fixture to the factory defaults.
- Press the MODE/ESC button to navigate to Factory Rest (LOAD).
- To reset press ENTER to confirm.
Technical Specifications
- LEDs..7x 10N 4-in-1 RGBW
- DMX Channels.9/14
- Modes.DMX512, master/slave, sound activated, auto
- Beam Angle.25
- Strobe.1-25 flashes per second with pulse effect
- Pan:540°, 360°, 180°
- Tilt.270°, 180°, 90°
- Preset Programs:8 built-in, controlled via DMX controller
- Control Panel: LED Display
- Control In/Out.3-pin DMX in & out connectors
- Cooling System: Efficient, low-noise fan
- Power Input:100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
- Power Consumption.80 watts
- Dimensions:8.9Lx8.9″ Wx 10.6″ D
- Weight:7.7 bs.
APPENDIX
DMX General Information
The DMX512 digital communication protocol was introduced to control stage
lighting and special effects. The DMX standard features 512 available
channels, and they are assignable in any sequence that conforms to the user’s
needs. Each DMX-capable fixture requires one or more sequential channels. A
starting address, which indicates the first control channel reserved for that
particular fixture, must be assigned to the fixture before the controller can
recognize it. DMX controllable fixtures may vary in the number of channels
they require, depending on the fixture’s features and/or functionality.
Channels should never be permitted to overlap; otherwise, for example, a fader
that controls the blue output on one fixture may cause strobing or dimming on
an adjacent, incorrectly assigned fixture. Multiple fixtures of the same type
that use an identical starting address will function in unison. Fixtures
assigned properly spaced starting addresses will operate individually, but a
DMX controller with sufficient channels can be configured to run these same
fixtures either combined or independently. The sequence in which DMX fixtures
are connected has no effect on how a controller communicates with each
individual lighting fixture. Although 3-pin XLR mic cables may be used to
connect DMX fixtures over short runs, longer distances will introduce data
errors due to the mic cable’s incorrect impedance. For best results, Talent
Sound & VLighting recommends the use of the correct 120 ohms, low-capacitance,
twisted pair cable designed for the DMX512 protocol. It is also suggested that
a termination resistor plug be used on the output connector of the last
fixture in an array of DMX instruments.. This resistance ensures proper data
transmission.
DMX512 Connections
DMX512 is a widely used protocol for intelligent lighting control, with 512
available channels. Even if you do not wish to operate your Talent lighting
fixture via an outboard DMX controller, utilizing the master/slave mode will
still require unit-to-unit connectionby proper DMX cables.
Caution: Common microphone cables may be used to connect small numbers of
DMX fixtures over short distances, but offer the risk of erratic operation.
Use of correct DMX cables greatly reduces data errors caused by improper
connection.
- If you are using a controller with 5-pin DMX output, use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter cable.
- Connect fixtures together in a “daisy chain” by connecting the DMX output of the first fixture to the DMX input of the next fixture. This cable cannot be branched or split by a”Y cable. Inadequate or damaged cables, bad solder joints, or corroded connectors can easily distort the signal, cause errors, and shut down the system. Never allow contact between the data common/shield connection (XLR Pin 1) and the fixture’s chassis/electrical ground.
- The DMX output and input connectors are pass-through to maintain the DMX circuit if power to one of the units is disconnected.
- On the last fixture, the DMX output should be terminated with a terminator to reduce signal errors. Soldera 120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor between pin 2 (DMX-) and pin 3 (DMX+) on a 3-pin XLR plug and connect it to the DMX output of the last fixture.
termination reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems and
interference. It is always advisable to connect a DMX terminal. (Resistance
120 ohm 1/4W) between pin 2 (DMX-) and pin 3 (DMX+) of the last fixture. Some
manufacturers use 5-pin XLR connectors for data transmission in place of
3-pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When
inserting standard 5-pin XLR connectors in to a 3-pin line, a cable adapter
must be used. The chart below details the correct cable conversion.