CARPETLIGHT CL21, CL42, CL44, CL84, CL8x8 Instruction Manual

CARPETLIGHT CL21, CL42, CL44, CL84, CL8x8 Instruction Manual

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

The CARPETLIGHT CL-series product line is produced specifically for the use in professional studio and outdoor location shooting and should only be operated by qualified personnel.

Read this instruction manual thoroughly before first use. The following text includes important information for the operation of the CARPETLIGHT lamps.

• Please observe the safety instructions for your own protection
• Keep this manual in a safe place and pass on to any future user
• Please recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this product in an environmentally responsible manner
• Damaged lamps and ancillary equipment should be disposed of in a responsible and environmentally friendly way according to the laws and regulations that apply in the country of use.
• Use only original CARPETLIGHT ancillary equipment and spare parts.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

The lamp body is made of textile material and wiring. This allows hanging, rolling and bending it into any conceivable form. The lamp bodies are extremely lightweight and can be attached almost anywhere using simple technical aids.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Small stains on the lighting side of the lamp head can be removed using a damp cloth. For the black reverse side you can use a soft fabric detergent.
The textile equipment, i.e. softbox and skirt, can be hand washed at 86°F (30°C) max. Keep the electrical contacts and plug-in connectors clean.
We recommend regular visual inspections.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Beware: mains Voltage! Acute danger to life!
Beware: Hot Lamp!

• Attention: The lamp head can reach high temperatures!
• When in use the lamp head should neither be rolled nor covered up, nor should it be pressed or tied down to any surface, as the heat generated during operation needs to dissipate from the whole surface of both rear and front side
• We generally recommend the use of the supplied frame.
• Do not stick any nails, pins, staples or similar objects into the lamp body, please use the existing eyelets.
• Do not operate the lamp if you observe any visual damage. If any damage is identifiable, the relevant parts must be replaced. Aalternatively, please contact CARPETLIGHT GmbH or one of our distributors/sales partners.
• When hanging this product, please ensure that the lamp head and ancillary equipment is properly secured using a safety cable.
• Please make sure of the stability and reliability of the attachment.
• Stands must be set up correctly and it is to be ensured that they are designed to carry the designated load.
• It is advisable to wear suitable protective clothing when working with lamps to prevent injuries and burns.
• Please observe the weight of lamp heads and ancillary equipment when carrying or lifting, and take into consideration preventive measures recommended by local trade associations according to occupational safety law.
• When laying out the connecting cables, please avoid tripping dangers for personnel or damages that can occur from vehicles by using suitable warning signs and/or coverings.
• The lamp head and its electrical safety system are to be inspected prior to any operation.
• The faultlessness of the power supply and the safety device connection to the lamp head is to be checked before every operation.
• Please ensure that the correct safety distance to sensitive and flammable objects is observed,the maximum heat is generated at the backside of the lamp!
• Note: the glare and flashes emitted from a lamp can impair vision, and can lead to accidents (e.g. on steps or in traffic etc.).
• Keep the lamp at a safe distance when lighting through objects like glass, windows and set features, because these objects can burst from overheating and the splinters could cause injury.
• Note: the degree of protection (IP) of the lamp system relating to environmental influences such as dust, dampness or drain.
• It may be contingent to use an extra protection e.g. weather protected placement, protective cover or shelter, and please make sure that enough heat can escape from the heat generating lamp.
• The usage in corrosive environments g. saltwater requires possible extra protective measures.

EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY

The company CARPETLIGHT GmbH is not liable for any damages due to improper usage of our products. The CARPETLIGHT General Terms and Conditions apply along with detailed warranty specifications which can also be reviewed using the adjecent QR code.

ASSEMBLY OF THE LAMP

The assembly and changing of the ancillary equipment is to be carried out from a stable position.

Mouting the lamp CL21

Assembly of the frame for CL21: Fold the four arms away from the central frame cross and snap them into place. The four velcro strips and the velcro surface of the frame cross are located on the front of the frame.
We recommend that you always operate the lamp in frame mode using the threaded pins provided. Align the velcro strips of the lamp with the velcro surfaces of the frame and press them on.

When fixing, please always start with the pin in the corner where the cable leaves the lamp. Insert the set screw through the oval eyelet of the lamp head and loosely screw it to the ¼ inch threaded receptacle of the frame. Once all 4 setscrews are loosely screwed in, the ¼ inch threaded receptacles can be pushed further out to provide basic tension to the lamp/frame system. Tighten both the setscrews and the wing screws.

Attaching the CL21 spigot: The 16mm spigot is attached to the centre of the frame using a bayonet mount. The spigot is placed within the fastener, turned slightly then tightened using the union nut.

Mounting the lamps CL42 and CL44

Assembly of the frame for CL42 and CL44: Place the respective pipes successively on the cross and fix them with the fastening screws. Insert the spigot into the cross and lock it with the locking pin (when delivered the spigot is already mounted). Move in the pull-outs at the end of the pipes as far as possible, mount the lamp onto the hooks and tighten the lamp using the pull-outs. To use a softbox, insert the pins at the end of the pull-outs. To release the pins, briefly pull the locking knob on the back.

Mounting the lamps CL84 and CL8x8

Spanning the lamp: The lamp heads of CL84 and CL8x8 lamps can be mounted on any standard 8×8 frame using the bungee cords supplied. Please take safety precautions of the lamps contact surface with respect to windy weather conditions!

Folding and packing the lamp head: Place both sides on which the cables leave on top of each other, with the light emitting side facing inwards. Then lamp can then be quatered or directly rolled up and stowed in the provided bag.

Assembly of the SNAPGRID® for CL21, CL42 and CL44

The original CARPETLIGHT SNAPGRID® has been designed specifically for the respective lamp sizes. It can be attached using the velcro fasteners which surrounds the lamp body, or alternately directly to the softbox. Additional rubber straps can be tightened over the four corners using the pins. Both velcro fasteners and rubber straps provide enough support to use the lamp as a top light.

To prevent light being emitted from the lamp corners use the protruding velcro strips. Please check for possible fouling of the velcro fasteners to ensure a perfect bond.

Assembly of the softboxes for CL21, CL42 and CL44

Both CARPETLIGHT softboxes can be connected using the quick straps (push/pull operation) over the respective pins and using the velcro fasteners at the corners of the lamp head. To assemble the CL21 softbox, please screw in the treaded pins provided. For the assembly of CL40-series please snap in the dual-distance-pins provided and attach the softbox to the lamp head using the quick straps and velcro. To span the softbox please push the pull-outs of the frame to a maximum.

Assembly of the skirt for CL21 and CL42

When using the lamp as a toplight, it is recommended for some applications to use the black skirt, to narrow down the light angle even further. The skirt can be used separately or in combination with the softbox and/or the SNAPGRID®. Simply attach the velcro affixed to the skirt to the velcro attached to the lamp head or its ancillary equipment.

OPERATION OF THE CONTROL UNIT

Connecting the control unit

The control unit is connected using the supplied headfeeders:

• CL21: 5 pole headfeeder
• CL42/CL44: 6 pole headfeeder
• CL84/CL8x8: 4 pole headfeeder

ATTENTION: Do not twist or turn the headfeeder connectors since the plugs and sockets of the headfeeders are push /pull connectors. For CL40 series disengage by pulling back the center shell of the plug. Note that the 6 pole headfeeder has an additional interlock to avoid uncontrolled unplugging. When inserting the plug into the socket make sure the arrow mark on the plug is pointing upwards. Take note of the white marker.

The SpeakOn-DC connector is a lockable slewing mechanism. Plug the connector into the socket by finding the correct slot and then, with slight pressure, turn to the right. To disconnect, retract the silver slider, then slightly rotate left, then unplug the cable.

Different ways of connecting the power supply: Mains supply 90-240 Volt

Connect the Speak On DC plug of the power supply to the Speak On socket (DC IN) by inserting and twisting right. (To unplug pull the top lever back and twist left). After that, connect the power supply to the mains outlet with the supplied AC cable.

V-mount operation

Connect the SpeakOn DC plug of the supplied V-mount adapter to the SpeakOn socket (DC IN) by inserting and twisting right. (To unplug pull the top lever back and twist left.) After that, insert two batteries (with a minimal discharge current of 9 Amps/each) to the V-mount adapter.
An alternative DC power supply can be used after approval by CARPETLIGHT GmbH. Do not connect or disconnect the connectors of the power and control cable while voltage or current are present. We decline any liability for damages caused as a result of non observance.
ATTENTION: when using V-mount batteries, only use 2x 14,4V. The control unit will be damaged when using 2x 28,8V batteries.

Operation with further other systems

When using other battery systems, the necessary power and voltage requirements have to be observed:

• CL21: 12-32 volt, 120 watts
• CL42/CL44: 24-32 volt. 175 watts
• CL84/88: 24-32 volt, 250 watts

Please also use the Speak On socket of the control unit to connect the battery systems.

SETTINGS FOR THE CONTROL UNIT

The following settings refer to firmware version 4.0. The firmware version is displayed during startup of the device and can also be reviewed using the respective menu item.
After successful connection of lamp head, control unit und power supply, the lamp is ready for operation. Once the main switch on the control unit has been activated, the CARPETLIGHT logo will appear in the display. The lamp always starts in the On-mode and will apply the brightness and color temperature settings used last.

Menu control

• Button: Save / Open menu / Standby
• Left encoder: Brightness / Menu control
• Right encoder: Color Temperature / Values

Adjusting brightness and color temperature

To adjust the brightness, please use the left encoder. By turning the encoder, the desired dimming range can be set and the respective values will be displayed. The color temperature settings are adjusted using the right encoder. The values can be seen in the display and are measured in Kelvin (K), controlled in 50 K increments and displayed in 100 K increments. The small square showing up next to the value while continuously adjusting the knob indicates the 50 K increments.

Standby mode

Briefly pressing down the standby/menu button will put the lamp into standby mode and the lamp can be switched off in the current setting. Pressing down the button again will turn the light back on to its previous setting before the lamp was turned off.

Changing settings

By pressing down the standby/menu button for 3 seconds you enter the options menu. Pressing down the standby/menu button again for 3 seconds will bring the lamp back into operation mode.
ATTENTION: Unsaved changes in settings will be lost by this step.
In the options menu you can now browse through the menu items by turning the left encoder. Turning the right encoder will change the respective values. By briefly pressing the standby/menu button the set values will be stored. This will be confirmed by the display “saved” in the upper right corner of the screen.

Menu items

Press down the standby/menu button for 3 seconds to enter the options menu.

1. Selecting the DMX-address:
   Menu item “DMXADR”:

   • Use the right encoder to select the desired start address (1-511).
   • Press the standby/menu button for 3 seconds (menu-mode).
   • By briefly pressing the standby/menu button again the set value is stored.

2. Selecting the DMX-mode
   Menu item “MODE”: The control unit provides the modes 8-Bit  exponential, 8-Bit linear and 16-Bit linear:

   • Use the right encoder to select the desired mode.
   • By briefly pressing the standby/menu button the set value is stored.
     Explanation of the DMX mode 16-Bit lin: In the 16-Bit  mode the device needs 3 DMX channels for light control. The first two channels (start address and start address + 1) form a combined 16-Bit channel for the brightness adjustment. The third channel (start address+2) is used for the 8-bit setting of the color temperature.
     Please note, when in DMX “Stand Alone “use, or when the lamp is the last in the DMX chain, the use of a 120Ω (Ohm) termination/load resistor could be necessary (not included within the lamp kit).

3. Selecting the DMX-status :
   Menu item „DMX STATUS“: In this menu item you can activate or deactivate DMX:

   • Use the right encoder to select the desired status.
   • By briefly pressing the standby/menu button the set value is stored.
     ATTENTION: When switching off the device this value will always be overwritten by an active DMX!

4. Adjusting the display backlight:
   Menu item “BACKLIGHT”:

   • Use the right encoder to adjust the brightness (0-100% in steps of 5).
   • By briefly pressing the standby/menu button the set value is stored.

5. Checking the firmware version:
   This menu item will display the firmware version of the controller without any adjustment options.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR WIRELESS DMX- CONTROL

The control unit features an internal CRMX interface to enable wireless DMX control. The status led shows the network status of your control unit:
Status-LED link: [off] no network configuration; [fast flashing] network configured, but no active wireless connection
Status-LED radio: [slow flashing] active wireless connection, but no DMX signal; [on continuously] active wireless connection, DMX signal present.
When delivered, the interface default settings are not preset for a  specific network. The connection to a free network is done automatically when the master unit is scanning for new clients. To separate the control unit from a network, press the link switch for more than 3 seconds.
To set the DMX address of your control unit, please use the main menu as described in menu items 2. and 3.
Operating the control unit in wireless DMX mode will override the cable and manual function. Wireless DMX will mode always have priority over other DMX modes.
Operating the control unit in cable DMX mode (using the 5pin XLR connectors) will overwrite the manual control.

DOCUMENTATION

Intellectual Property

CARPETLIGHT GmbH protects its products by the following IP rights:

Compliance with directives

CARPETLIGHT products fulfill the requirements of the EU directive 2011/65/EU and the amendment of Directive 2015/863. Our products are compatible with the current RoHS requirements for  the relevant substances (max 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials for lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium (Cr6+), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), diphthalat (DEHP), butylbenzylphtalat (BBP), dibutylphtalat (DBP) und diisobutylphtalat (DIBP) and max 0.01% for cadmium).| **
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CARPETLIGHT GmbH declares conformity of the CARPETLIGHT CL-series (Carpetino; CL21; CL42; CL44; CL84; CL8x8) with the relevant EU harmonisation legislation, in particular with the following standards:| **

Made in Germany
WEEE-registration number
DE59055631

References

• Carpetlight - Index

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