Acclaim Lighting Dyna Drum HO User manual

www.acclaimlighting.com Dyna Drum HO™
User guide

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ......................................................2
Welcome 2
Safety 2
Supplied items 3
Optional extras 3
INSTALLATION.........................................................4
Mounting the unit 4
Using a tenon mount 5
Fitting a spread lens 6
Refitting the front ring 6
Fitting a snoot 7
Power and control wiring 8
Wired DMX control 9
Wireless DMX control 10
CONFIGURATION ..................................................11
Entering the menu 11
Menu navigation 11
Setting the DMX address 13
Returning to factory settings 13
Viewing fixture information 13
Adjusting the gamma setting 14
Adjusting the PWM frequency 14
Changing the display settings 15
Setting an internal color/output 15
Running a system test 16
Setting a white balance 16
Configuring Aria wireless DMX 17
Using the automation features (Photocell) 18
Determining solo behavior 19
Configuration via RDM 20
FURTHER INFORMATION ......................................24
Troubleshooting 24
Optimizing signal strength via channel selection 25
Choosing the right location 26
Specifications 27
Dimensions 27
Limited product warranty 28

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INTRODUCTION
WELCOME
Welcome to the Dyna Drum HO range from Acclaim Lighting. These rugged LED-powered
fixtures are designed to replace traditional external flood lights while using a fraction of the
power. Featuring a die-cast aluminum body throughout with full IP66 environmental rating,
these fixtures are built to last.
The Dyna Drum HO range consists of three main variants:
•White - 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K or 5700K emitters,
•Single Color Series - RGBW (W=4000K), RGBA, RGBAW (W=4000K), DW (2400K-5500K)*
•Quad Color - RGBW (W=3000K or 6000K)
External control using the DMX-
512A is supported either through
direct cable connection or via
the in-built Aria™ wireless DMX
receiver (transmitter available as an
optional extra).
A clear daylight-readable OLED
touch-screen user display provides access to a comprehensive configuration menu system
(see page 11). Alternatively, the industry standard RDM (Remote Device Management)
format can be used to configure the DMX start address and wireless channel (see page
20).
Dyna Drum HO fixtures feature automated operation when light levels fall below a certain
level together with a timer for auto shut off. The internal auto-sensing power supply can
accept mains inputs between 100 to 277VAC at 50 or 60Hz. Total power consumption
ranges from 200 to 250W depending on the model.
Optional spread lenses and snoots are available.
* Single Color Series (SCS) models feature individual single-color emitters (Red, Green, Blue, White
and/or Amber) which operate in unison to produce the required effect (as opposed to the Quad
Color models which use combined Chip On Board (COB) quad RGBW emitters.
SAFETY
•When fixtures are mounted off-ground, ensure that a suitably rated safety wire is used to
attach the fixture to a secure secondary point.
•Ensure that the power input is supplied from a correctly fused, earthed and
environmentally protected location.
DMX IN
Optional
Aria transmitter

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SUPPLIED ITEMS
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Dyna Drum HO
Supplied with integral mounting yoke and 5 foot
(1.5m) combined power and control tail.
Full snoot
Gray [DDH2FSG]
Half snoot
Gray [DDH2HSG]
Spread lenses
20obeam [DDHSL20]
40obeam [DDHSL40]
60obeam [DDHSL60]
10ox 60obeam [DDHSL1060]
Tenon mounts
2” pole [TM2]
4” pole [TM4]

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INSTALLATION
MOUNTING THE UNIT
Each Dyna Drum HO fixture includes a sturdy yoke mount with multiple holes in its base
for various fixing options. Dyna Drum HO fixtures weigh 30lbs (13.6Kg) - ensure that the
mounting surface and the fixings used are sufficiently rated for the task (including wind
shear forces).
Safety wire
anchor hole
IMPORTANT: When mounting a Dyna
Drum HO xture o ground, ensure
that a safety wire (with a SWL rating
of at least 30lbs (13.6Kg)) links the
anchor hole at the rear of the Dyna
Drum HO with a suitably sturdy
secondary xing point.
The yoke adjusters on each side of the
Dyna Drum HO require a 5/16”(8mm)
hex key to focus the fixture.
A useful angle chart is provided on each
side to assist with initial adjustment.
Use a 5/16” or
8mm hex key
Angle chart
When installing each Dyna Drum HO fixture, ensure that the surface
is level and that nothing is protruding to damage the mounting
yoke. The yoke has multiple mounting holes and is designed to
be surface mounted. Approved mounting surfaces include steel,
aluminum, concrete or wood structures. Bolts or screws (not
supplied) should be suitable for the surface (and the weight of the
fixture) and ensure a secure mount for the fixture.

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USING A TENON MOUNT
Optional tenon mounts are available for use when a Dyna Drum HO needs to be mounted
on top of a vertical pole. Tenon mounts are available for use with 2”and 4” poles of sufficient
rigidity for the weight of the fixture.
IMPORTANT: Tenon mounts are
suitable only for vertical pole
mounting where the xture sits
on top of the pole. Tenon mounts
must NEVER be used to hang a
Dyna Drum HO below a pole. For
pendant-type installations, please
enquire about the Dyna Drum SO
pendant model.
TO USE A TENON MOUNT
1 Slide the tenon mount onto the
vertical pole and secure using the
two bolts on the side (6mm hex key
required).
2 Fix the Dyna Drum HO to the tenon
mount using the supplied main
bolt (17mm A/F wrench required)
and pan control bolt (6mm hex key
required) as shown right.
3 Where required, feed the mains/
control cable into one of the two
access holes and down the pole to
a suitable exit point.
4 Use a suitable silicone sealant to
cap off the cable access holes to
prevent water ingress.
Main
bolt
Pan
control
bolt
Pole
bolts

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FITTING A SPREAD LENS
You can widen the native beam angle using a spread
lens. It is possible to use both a spread lens and a
snoot. Fit the lens first and then add the snoot.
Tip: Adding accessories is much easier if the Dyna Drum
HO front face is pointing vertically upwards.
1 Using a 1/8”(3mm) hex key, remove the four bolts
that secure the front ring and remove the ring.
2 Remove the protective films on
each side of the lens and place
it into the inner ring of the
emitter face, with the
frosted side of the lens
must facing inwards
towards the emitters.
To allow water
drainage, the lens’
rubber surround must
face outwards and
be placed so that two of
the notches are vertically
aligned.
3 Replace the front ring, see
Refitting the front ring for
alignment details.
4 Tighten the bolts evenly.
IMPORTANT: The frosted
side of the lens must face
inwards to the emitters.
Imagine the front face as
a clock; ensure the four
notches of the rubber
surround are aligned at 12,
3, 6 and 9 o’clock.
REFITTING THE FRONT RING
To allow correct water drainage, when refitting the front ring, ensure that it is positioned
with notches located top and bottom on the vertical axis. To ensure correct positioning, find
the two extra locating holes in the front ring and align them with the locating pins on the
fixture’s front face. Insert and tighten the eight retaining bolts.
Ensure
notches
are located
on the
vertical
axis
Locating pin
Locating hole

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FITTING A SNOOT
Snoots help to reduce or eliminate light spill into unwanted areas. The
full and half snoots available from Acclaim Lighting are attached to
the Dyna Drum HO units in the same way. It is possible to use both a
spread lens and a snoot. Fit the lens first and then add the snoot.
Tip: Adding accessories is much easier if the Dyna Drum HO front face is
pointing vertically upwards.
1 Using a 1/8”(3mm) hex key, remove the eight bolts that secure the
front ring.
2 Remove the front ring and place
the snoot onto the front of the
fixture. The snoot mounting
holes must align with
the same threads that
are used by front ring.
There are also two
small holes either
side of the snoot that
must fit onto the small
locating pins either side
of the fixture.
3 Replace the front ring, see
Refitting the front ring for
alignment details.
4 Tighten the bolts evenly.
Full or half
snoot

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POWER AND CONTROL WIRING
The combined power and control cord (roughly five feet, 1.5m in length) enters the casing
via a water-tight gland at the rear of the fixture. The cord is supplied with bare tails.
The power cord color designations are as follows:
IN-RUSH CURRENT
Although LED fixtures are low power devices compared to their incandescent equivalents,
their power supplies exhibit a trait known as ‘in-rush current’when they are first powered
on. This is caused by the various components within the switching power supplies topping
themselves up with power. The in-rush current period lasts only milliseconds and does not
cause any effect when a handful of units are powered on at the exact same time. However,
if many fixtures are linked to the same power input, they will momentarily pull a current that
may greatly exceed their normal operating level. This may affect over-current trips when
power is applied. For this reason it is advisable to limit the number of fixtures on any one
power input.
Brown [Live]
Green/Yellow [Earth]
Gloss Black [Neutral]
Matt Black [DMX Ground]
Gray [IN DMX –]
Red [IN DMX +]
Green [OUT DMX –]
White [
OUT DMX +]

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TIPS FOR ACHIEVING SUCCESSFUL DMX CONTROL
•Do not exceed a total cable length of 3,900 ft (1200m) without buffering.
•Do not exceed a total of 32 fixtures on a single line without buffering.
•Use only connection cables with a characteristic impedance of 120Ω, preferably where
the DMX + and DMX – data lines are twisted around each other and the ground link exists
as a coaxial screen surrounding the inner cores.
•Connect a 120Ω terminating resistor between the DMX + and DMX – output connections
of the final fixture.
•Do not introduce a passive Y-split into the control cabling. If it is necessary to split the
control link in order feed fixtures located in different directions, use a powered DMX
splitter/buffer.
•Ensure that the DMX + and DMX – connections do not become crossed at any point.
WIRED DMX CONTROL
When connecting multiple fixtures, connect the DMX output of the controlling device to
the input wires of the first fixture and feed the output of that fixture to the next. The final
fixture in the line should have a 120Ω terminating resistor connected between its DMX +
(white) and DMX – (green) output lines:
Red Red Red
DMX +
DMX –
Ground
Gray Gray Gray Black Black Black Green Green Green White White White
120Ω
Dyna Drum HO
1
Dyna Drum HO
2
Dyna Drum HO
32

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Wireless Chan: 2
DMX Addr: 100
DMX Addr: 104
Non-Aria equipped fixtures (e.g. Dyna Flood QA/QW)
DMX Addr: 108
DMX IN
Tx
Wireless Chan: 2
DMX Addr: 100
Wireless Chan: 2
DMX Addr: 104
Wireless Chan: 2
DMX Addr: 108
DMX IN
Tx
WIRELESS DMX CONTROL
The embedded Aria™ wireless system allows you to control any number of Dyna Drum HO
fixtures that are within range of an Aria transmitter set to use the same wireless channel:
USING A DYNA DRUM HO AS A WIRELESS HUB
When a Dyna Drum HO fixture receives a wireless input (and it has no wired DMX input
signal), it will automatically output the full received DMX universe on its output wires. This
means that you can wire through and control up to 32 non-Aria DMX fixtures (such as Dyna
Flood DMX), or more, if an active repeater is used.
Notes:
The wireless DMX channel is totally
independent of the DMX address.
To aid clarity, the necessary power
cables for each fixture are not
shown in these diagrams.
See “Configuring Aria wireless DMX” on
page 17 for details about configuring
the wireless channel.
Optional Aria
transmitter

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CONFIGURATION
Operation of the fixture will commence as soon as
power is applied and the user display on the rear
panel will first show ACCLAIM and the model type.
If a valid DMX input is present, the display will then
show the current DMX address of the fixture, before
blanking out. The fixture may or may not immediately
show output from its emitters - this will depend upon
the settings within the menu and/or control input.
Note: The sealed control buttons use capacitive sensors
similar to your smartphone screen and will not respond
to touch if you are wearing gloves.
ENTERING THE MENU
Press and hold the MENU button for roughly 7 seconds until the Main Menu entry is
shown, then use the buttons to navigate the menu, as described below. The menu will
automatically exit roughly six seconds after the last button press.
For a certain period after the menu has first been entered, and then exited, you will only
need to tap any button to re-enter. After that period a locked symbol will be shown
and you will need to once again press and hold the MENU button for roughly 7 seconds to
unlock it.
MENU NAVIGATION
Once you have entered the menu you can use the four control buttons to navigate around
the menu and alter settings as necessary. The next page lists the main menu items.
DMX Address 1
2
509
Factory Setting
Fixture Information
MENU
ENTER
ENTER ENTER
7 second
press to
initially
enter the
menu
Use the arrow
buttons to move
between main
menu items
Use the arrow
buttons to
increase or
decrease a
setting
Press ENTER to
save a setting
(or press MENU
to exit without
saving)
ENTERMENU
ACCLAIM
Dyna Drum HO Color QS
User
display
Control
buttons

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MAIN MENU ITEMS
Allows you to set the DMX start address for this fixture.
Depending on the model, between one and five DMX
addresses are required. See page 13.
Allows you to bias the red, green and/or blue intensities
in order to achieve a particular white balance that will
be reproduced when RGB mixes are requested. Note: Not
available on single color models. See page 16.
Clears all user settings and returns all options to their
default states. Also resets the DMX address to 1. See page
13.
Provides various details including the current LED
temperature, usage times and firmware version. See page
13.
Defines the relationship between the input control
values and how the various LED emitters respond across
their dimming ranges, from 0 to 100%. See page 14.
Determines the base frequency used to control the
LED emitters. This can be changed to eliminate visible
flickering on video images. See page 14.
Allows various changes to the user display, such as invert,
backlight timeout, temperature units, etc. See page 15.
Allows you to mix a static color that will be shown
depending on the status of the DMX input and the
setting of the Solo Behavior option. Note: Single color
models show Internal Output Mode. See page 15.
Cycles through the various emitters to confirm correct
operation. See page 16.
Determines the configuration of the internal wireless
DMX receiver. See page 17.
Determines the configuration of the internal photocell
automation features. See page 18.
Determines how the fixture should behave when there is
no external control input. See page 19.
DMX Address
Factory Setting
Fixture information
Gamma
Frequency
Display Setting
Internal Color Mode
System Test
White Balance
Aria Wireless DMX
Photocell
Solo Behavior

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SETTING THE DMX ADDRESS
When external control (wired or wireless) is used, the DMX start address of the fixture needs
to match the start address being used by the controlling device. Color fixtures use four (or
five) DMX channels (for Red, Green, Blue and White (and/or Amber)), beginning with the one
chosen here; white-only models require just one DMX channel.
Notes:
•The DMX address can also be configured via RDM, see page 20.
•The DMX address is completely independent of the Aria wireless radio channel setting.
•When a valid DMX input is attached to the Dyna Drum HO fixture it will override any internal
color output; additionally, the user display will show the configured DMX address.
TO SET THE DMX ADDRESS
1 Enter the user menu (see page 11).
2 Press ENTER to choose the DMX Address menu item.
3 Use the and buttons to choose a start address from 1 to 509 (512 on white-only
models).
4 Press ENTER to save. The DMX start address is now fixed.
RETURNING TO FACTORY SETTINGS
This option returns the fixture to its default settings. The DMX address will be reset to 1.
TO RETURN TO FACTORY SETTINGS
1 Enter the user menu (see page 11).
2 Use the button to locate the Factory Setting option and press ENTER. The display will
show Reset to Factory Defaults.
3 Press ENTER. The display will show Are you sure?
4 Use the button to show Yes and press ENTER.
VIEWING FIXTURE INFORMATION
This option contains four useful information read-outs:
•LED Temperature - shows the current temperature measured at the centre of the LED
emitter face. See page 15 for details about changing the temperature read-out units
between OF and OC, and also about enabling over-temperature warnings.
•Fixture Usage - displays the total number of hours that the fixture has been powered on.
•LED Usage - displays the total number of hours that the LED emitters have been raised
above 0% output.
•Firmware Version - displays the software versions for both the boot loader and the main
application.
Note: All of these items are for information only, no changes are possible.
TO VIEW FIXTURE INFORMATION
1 Enter the user menu (see page 11).
2 Use the or buttons to locate the Fixture Information option and press ENTER.
3 Use the or buttons to locate the required read-out and press ENTER.

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ADJUSTING THE GAMMA SETTING
Like most light sources, the manner in
which LED emitters operate means they
exhibit a non-linear response. This means
that to achieve changes in output levels
which look proportional and correct to
the eye (and particularly when filmed), it
is necessary to vary the rate of change at
the lower and upper ends of the dimming
range in comparison to the middle. This
is achieved using an in-built dimming
response curve.
As a high specification fixture, the Dyna
Drum HO provides the option to adjust the
nature of the dimming response curve so
that the emitters (for every color) respond differently for given control input levels. This is
referred to as the Gamma setting. By default, the gamma setting is set to No to produce
a mild and progressive response. If the gamma setting is enabled and increased, from 2.0
through to 2.8, you will notice a higher response to dimming changes, particularly at the
lower end. The graph above simulates the effects upon dimming (applied equally to each
color) of choosing the various gamma setting options.
TO ADJUST THE GAMMA SETTING
1 Enter the user menu (see page 11).
2 Use the or buttons to locate the Gamma option and press ENTER. The current
Gamma setting will be shown.
3 Press ENTER and then use the or buttons to show the required gamma setting.
4 Press ENTER to set the new gamma value.
ADJUSTING THE PWM FREQUENCY
As with most LED fixtures, the Dyna Drum HO dims its emitters by using a technique called
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM). This involves switching the emitters on and off at a high
frequency and then varying the lengths of the respective on and off periods according to
the required dimming level. The frequencies used all lie beyond the ability of the naked eye
to distinguish the on/off transitions, however, some camera systems can detect flickers at
certain frequencies. To solve this potential issue, the Dyna Drum HO allows you to change
the default 1200Hz base PWM frequency to lower, or much higher ones that respond better
to particular camera issues. Options range from 900 to 25,000Hz.
TO ADJUST THE PWM FREQUENCY SETTING
1 Enter the user menu (see page 11).
2 Use the or buttons to locate the Frequency option and press ENTER. The current
PWM base frequency will be shown.
3 Press ENTER and then use the or buttons to show the required frequency.
4 Press ENTER to set the new value.
020% 40% 60% 80% 100%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Gamma = 2.8
Gamma = 2.4
Gamma = 2.2
Gamma = 2.0
Gamma = No (default)
Emitter output
Control input
Note: This diagram
is not drawn to scale

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CHANGING THE DISPLAY SETTINGS
This option contains four settings related directly to the user display:
•Invert - allows you to invert the text on the user display so that it reads correctly when
the fixture is mounted upside-down.
•Display Warning - when set to On, a warning will appear on the display if the internal
temperature becomes too high, either due to the external environment or an internal
issue. The message reads: Temperature warning - please check xture.
Note: In addition to showing a warning, the fixture will protect its emitters by automatically
reducing output to 50% if the maximum allowable operating temperature is exceeded. If the
over-temperature condition persists for more than 10 minutes, the fixture will close itself down.
•Temperature Unit - allows you to change between oF and oC when displaying readings
in the Fixture Information > LED Temperature section.
•Display Backlight Timeout - determines whether the user display should automatically
blank out when it is not being used, or should remain on permanently to allow the DMX
address to be seen at all times. When set to Off, the time-out feature will be disabled and
the display will not blank out.
TO CHANGE DISPLAY SETTINGS
1 Enter the user menu (see page 11).
2 Use the or buttons to locate the Display Settings option and press ENTER.
3 Use the or buttons to locate the required sub-option and press ENTER.
4 Use the or buttons to change the sub-option setting and press ENTER.
SETTING AN INTERNAL COLOR/OUTPUT
This option allows you to mix a static color (or choose a white dimming level on single color
models) which will be displayed whenever the following two criteria are met:
•The Solo Behavior option is set to Internal Color Mode (or Internal Output Mode) and,
•There is no DMX input signal.
Once configured, you need to activate the Solo Behavior > Internal Color/Output Mode.
See page 19.
TO SET AN INTERNAL COLOR/OUTPUT
1 Enter the user menu (see page 11).
2 Use the or buttons to locate the Internal Color Mode (or Internal Output Mode -
on single color models) option and press ENTER.
3 On color models, use the or buttons to locate the required color sub-option.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Use the or buttons to change the dimming setting and press ENTER.
6 Repeat steps 3 to 5 on color models until the required overall color output is achieved.

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RUNNING A SYSTEM TEST
This option assists in testing all of the emitters. When engaged, the emitters will flash on and
off. Color models will cycle in turn through the various emitter colors.
Note: You can also test the emitters remotely via RDM, see page 23.
TO RUN A SYSTEM TEST
1 Enter the user menu (see page 11).
2 Use the or buttons to locate the System Test option and press ENTER. The fixture
will change between emitter outputs. The user display will flash Testing...... while the
test proceeds.
3 Press either the MENU or the ENTER buttons to halt the test.
SETTING A WHITE BALANCE
Note: White balance is only possible on Dyna Drum HO color models.
White balance is useful when your Dyna Drum HO installation will be required to regularly
present particular shades of white using the R, G, B emitters, (plus the white emitters, if
necessary). Using the white balance feature you can ‘bias’ particular colors so that when the
R, G and B channels are all brought up, your pre-programmed bias will achieve, for example,
a balanced warm white derived from a significant red output, with a moderate green
output, while the blue is scaled back.
To achieve identical white balance across a collection of fixtures, you will need to program
the same settings on each Dyna Drum HO unit.
TO SET A WHITE BALANCE
1 Enter the user menu (see page 11).
2 Use the or buttons to locate the White Balance option and press ENTER. You
now have access to the separate Red, Green and Blue options, which are all set to 255 by
default.
3 Use the or buttons to choose a color and press ENTER.
4 Use the or buttons to reduce the chosen color from 255 down to a minimum of 125
to reduce the intensity of that color, and press ENTER to save.
5 Repeat step 4 for each color that needs to be biased to achieve the required balance.
TO CANCEL A WHITE BALANCE
1 Enter the user menu (see page 11).
2 Select the White Balance option. In turn visit each color and ensure that they are all
returned to 255.

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CONFIGURING ARIA WIRELESS DMX
Each Dyna Drum HO fixture includes an internal Aria™ wireless DMX
receiver unit to allow it to be remotely controlled by an Acclaim
Lighting Aria transmitter. Fifteen radio channels are available to
choose from, allowing you to avoid potential interference sources,
such as WiFi access points, and set up parallel wireless links
between different sets of Aria units. Dyna Drum HO fixtures are shipped with the wireless
system disabled and the radio channel set to 0 as standard. For more details about choosing
the most suitable radio channel, see page 25.
Notes:
•The Aria wireless radio channel setting can also be configured via RDM, see page 21.
•The Aria wireless radio channel setting is completely independent of the DMX address.
•If a valid wired DMX control input is applied to the fixture, it will take precedence over the Aria
wireless control link.
TO CONFIGURE ARIA WIRELESS DMX
1 Enter the user menu (see page 11).
2 Use the or buttons to locate the Aria Wireless DMX option and press ENTER. The
display will show Wireless On/O.
3 Press ENTER. If the display shows O, use the or buttons to change the entry to On
and press ENTER.
4 Use the or buttons to show Wireless Channel and press ENTER.
5 Use the or buttons to choose the required radio channel (from 0 to 14 - to match
that used by the Aria transmitter) and press ENTER.
Note: Ensure the Aria transmitter and any other related fixtures are set to use the same wireless
radio channel.

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USING THE AUTOMATION FEATURES (PHOTOCELL)
The fixture includes two related features which allow you to automate standalone operation:
•The in-built photocell can enable fixture output (at 100%) when the ambient light level
falls below a pre-determined level.
•The auto shutoff timer determines how long the fixture should remain outputting after it
has been triggered by the photocell.
These automated features operate only in standalone mode, i.e. with no external wired or
wireless DMX control input.
Note: The automation features can also be configured via RDM, see page 22.
TO CONFIGURE THE AUTOMATION FEATURES
1 Enter the user menu (see page 11).
2 Use the or buttons to locate the Photocell option and press ENTER. The display will
show Photocell On/O.
3 Press ENTER. If the display shows O, use the or buttons to change the entry to On
and press ENTER.
4 Use the or buttons to show Photocell Timer and press ENTER. The display will
show the number of hours that the fixture is currently configured to show output, once
triggered by the photocell.
5 Use the or buttons to show the required number of hours (from 1 to 24) and press
ENTER.
6 Use the or buttons to show Photocell Sensitivity and press ENTER. The display
will show the ambient light level at which the fixture should begin outputting (100 is
the most sensitive to light). Some experimentation will be required to determine the
optimum setting (the default is 70).
7 Use the or buttons to show the required sensitivity setting (from 0 to 100) and press
ENTER.
Note: For the photocell feature to operate, ensure that no DMX signal is received by the fixture.
Color models will output all colors at 100% when triggered.