ACME CW-108 User manual

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CONTENTS
1. Safety Instructions........................................................................................ 2
2. Technical Specifications................................................................................ 4
3. How to Set the Fixture ................................................................................. 5
3.1 Control Panel.......................................................................................... 5
3.2 Main Function ........................................................................................ 6
4. How to Control the Unit ............................................................................ 11
4.1 Master/Slave Built In Preprogrammed Function..................................... 11
4.2. Easy Controller (by CA-8) .................................................................... 12
4.3 DMX Controller .................................................................................... 12
5. DMX 512 Configurations............................................................................ 14
6. DMX 512 Connections............................................................................... 15
7. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 16
8. Fixture Cleaning ......................................................................................... 17
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 89/336/EEC.
EN55103-1: 2009 ; EN55103-2: 2009; EN62471: 2008;
EN61000-3-2: 2006 + A1:2009 + A2:2009; EN61000-3-3: 2008.
&
Harmonized Standard
EN60598-2-17:1989 + A2:1991; EN60598-1:2008+ A11: 2009
EN 62471:2008; EN 62493: 2010
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
Part 1: General requirements

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E. One of the channels is not working well
1. The stepper motor might be damaged or the cable connected to the PCB is broken.
2. The motor’s drive IC on the PCB might be out of condition
8. Fixture Cleaning
The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and/or mirrors 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 unit’s optics.
yClean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid.
yAlways dry the parts carefully.
yClean the external optics at least every 20 days. Clean the internal optics at least every
30/60 days.
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1. Safety Instructions
WARNING
yPlease keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be
sure that they also receive this instruction booklet.
yPlease unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit.
yBefore operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of power supply match the power
requirements of the unit.
yIt’s important to ground the yellow/green conductor to earth in order to avoid electric
shock.
yThe unit is for indoor use only. Use only in a dry location.
yThe unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50cm from
adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
yPlease disconnect main power before replacement or servicing.
yPlease make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating as it is
fire hazard.
yPlease use safety cable when fixes this unit. DO NOT handle the unit by taking its head only,
but always by taking its base.
yMaximum ambient temperature is Ta: 40℃. DO NOT operate it where the temperature is
higher than this.
yUnit surface temperature may reach up to 85℃. DO NOT touch the housing bare-hand
during its operation. Turn off the power and allow about 15 minutes for the unit to cool
down before replacing or serving.
Please read the instruction carefully, it includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance.

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yIn the event of serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to
repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or
malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use
the same type spare parts.
yDO NOT touch any wire during operation as high voltage might be causing electric shock.
Warning:
yTo prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
yDO NOT open the unit within five minutes after switching off.
yThe housing, the lenses, or the ultraviolet filter must be replaced if they are visibly
damaged.
Caution:
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. DO NOT open the housing or attempt
any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact your
nearest dealer.
Installation:
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. And make sure 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.
For 230V 50Hz power supply, maximum fixtures that can be connected on one power cable is 8;
For 120V 60Hz power supply, maximum fixtures that can be connected on one power cable is 4;
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3 pin XLR: Pin 1: GND, Pin 2: Negative signal (-), Pin 3: Positive signal (+)
5 pin XLR: Pin 1: GND, Pin 2: Negative signal (-), Pin 3: Positive signal (+),
Pin 4/Pin 5: Not used.
7. Troubleshooting
Following are a few common problems that may occur during operation. Here are some
suggestions for easy troubleshooting:
A. The unit does not work, no light and the fan does not work
1. Check the connection of power and main fuse.
2. Measure the mains voltage on the main connector.
3. Check the power on LED.
B. Not responding to DMX controller
1. DMX LED should be on. If not, check DMX connectors, cables to see if link properly.
2. If the DMX LED is on and no response to the channel, check the address settings and
DMX polarity.
3. If you have intermittent DMX signal problems, check the pins on connectors or on PCB of
the unit or the previous one.
4. Try to use another DMX controller.
5. Check if the DMX cables run near or run alongside to high voltage cables that may cause
damage or interference to DMX interface circuit.
C. Some units don’t respond to the easy controller
1. You may have a break in the DMX cabling. Check the LED for the response of the master/
slave mode signal.
2. Wrong DMX address in the unit. Set the proper address.
D. No response to the sound
1. Make sure the unit does not receive DMX signal.
2. Check microphone to see if it is good by tapping the microphone

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6. DMX 512 Connections
1. If you using a controller with 5 pins DMX output, you need to use a 5 to 3 pin
adapter-cable.
2. At last unit, the DMX cable has to be terminated with a terminator. 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 unit.
3. Connect the unit together in a `daisy chain` by XLR plug from the output of the unit to the
input of the next unit. The cable can not branched or split to a `Y` cable. DMX 512 is a
very high-speed signal. Inadequate or damaged cables, soldered joints or corroded
connectors can easily distort the signal and shut down the system.
4. The DMX output and input connectors are pass-through to maintain the DMX circuit,
when one of the units’ power is disconnected.
5. Each lighting unit 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).
6. The end of the DMX 512 system should be terminated to reduce signal errors.
7. 3 pin XLR connectors are more popular than 5 pin XLR.
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2. Technical Specifications
◇Equipped with 36pcs of 3W R,G,B,W LEDs, creating powerful multi beam effect.
◇Three Operation Modes: DMX, Master/Slave, Sound Active.
◇DMX CH modes: 4/5/7CH selectable.
◇Beam Angle: 13.5°
◇Spectacular built-in programs under master/salve operation, triggered by music.
◇0-100% full range dimmer and variable strobe speed.
◇Optional easy controller CA-8 for instant lighting shows at your fingers.
◇Ideal for rental, clubs, bars, discos, parties, mobile DJs and more.
◇Input Voltage: AC 100V~240V, 50/60Hz
◇Power Consumption: 99W
◇Light Source: 36pcs×3WRGBWLEDs
(Red: 8pcs; Green: 10pcs; Blue: 10pcs; White: 8pcs)
◇Fuse: T6.3A
◇Dimension: 260 × 195 × 293mm
◇Weight: 4Kgs

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3. How to Set the Fixture
3.1 Control Panel
1. Function Display: Show the various menus and the selected functions
Function Button:
2. MENU To select the programming functions
3. DOWN To go backward in the selected functions
4. UP To go forward in the selected functions
5. ENTER To confirm the selected functions
LED:
6. DMX On DMX input present
7. MASTER On Master Mode
8. SLAVE On Slave Mode
9. SOUND Flashing Sound activation
10. Microphone: Receive the Sound to control the fixture.
11. Power Input: Connect to supply mains power for the unit.
12. DMX Input: For DMX512 link, use 3-pin XLR plug cable to input the DMX single.
13. Power Output: Connect to supply mains power for the unit.
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5. DMX 512 Configurations
4/5/7 channels mode:

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Please refer to the following diagram to address your DMX512 channel for the first 4 units：
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14.DMX Output: For DMX512 link, use 3-pin XLR plug cable to link the next unit.
15. Only for remote control: Connect with CA-8 to control the unit for Stand by, Function and
Mode function.
3.2 Main Function
To select any functions, press the MENU button until the required one is shown on the
display. Select the function by the ENTER button and the display will blink. Use the DOWN
and UP button to change the mode. Once the required mode has been selected, press the
ENTER button to setup or it will automatically return to the main functions without any
change after idling one minute. Back to the functions without any change press the MENU
button.
The main functions are shown below:

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control the others to give an automatic, sound activated, synchronized light show. This
function is good when you want an instant show. Any fixture can act as a Master or as a Slave.
2-light show
In slave mode, slave 1 means the unit works as master, slave 2 means 2-light show. In order
to create a great light show, you can set the second unit to slave 2 to get contrast movement
to each other, even if you have two units only.
4.2. Easy Controller (by CA-8)
The easy remote control is used only in master/slave mode. By connecting to
the 1/4” microphone jack of the first unit, you will find that the remote
controller on the first unit will control all the other units for Stand by, Function
and Mode selection
Blackout
To blackout all the fixture
Function
Strobe
1. Synchronous strobe
2. Two –light strobe
3. Sound strobe
Select Chase
Select color
Select Fade Speed
Fast
Middle
Slow
Mode Sound
(LED OFF)
Chase
(LED ON)
Color
(LED slow blinking)
Speed
(LED fast blinking)
4.3 DMX Controller
Use universal DMX controller to control the units, you have to set the DMX address from 1 to
512 channel so that the units can receive DMX signal.
Press the MENU button up to when the is showing on the display. Press the ENTER
button and the display will blink. Use the DOWN and UP button to change the DMX512
address. Once the address has been selected, press and keep the ENTER button pressed up to
when the display stops blinking or storing automatically one minute later. To go back to the
functions without any change press the MENU button again.

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Auto Test
Select the , press the ENTER button and the unit will run the built-in programmer for
self-test. To go back to the functions press the MENU button.
Fixture Temperature
Select the , press the ENTER button and the display will show the temperature of the
unit. To go back to the functions press the MENU button again.
Fixture use time
Select the , press the ENTER button and the display will show the number of working
hours of the unit. To go back to the functions press the MENU button.
Software version
Select the , press the ENTER button and the display will show the version of software of
the unit. To go back to the functions press the MENU button again.
4. How to Control the Unit
You can operate the unit in three ways:
1. By master/slave built-in preprogram function
2. By easy controller
3. 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. s.
4.1 Master/Slave Built In Preprogrammed Function
The fixture will allow you to link 2 fixtures together and operate without a controller. In
Master/Slave mode, the first fixture whose DMX input jack has with nothing connect will be
master automatically, set other units to slave 1 or slave 2 via menu, then the first unit will
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DMX 512 Address
Select the , press the ENTER button and the display will blink. Use the DOWN and UP
button to change the DMX 512 address. Once the address has been selected, press the
ENTER button to setup or automatically exit menu mode without any change after one minute.
Back to the previous functions without any change press the MENU button.
Channel Mode
Select the , press the ENTER button and the display will blink. Use the DOWN and UP
button to select the (4 channels: Red, Green, Blue and White), (5 channels:
Red, Green, Blue, White and Dimmer) or (7 channels: Red, Green, Blue, White, Color,
Dimmer and Strobe) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to
setup or automatically exit menu mode without any change after one minute. To go back to
the functions without any change press the MENU button.
Slave Mode
Select the , press the ENTER button and the display will blink. Use the DOWN and UP
button to select the (Master), (Slave 1) or (Slave 2) mode. Once the
mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the main
functions without any change after one minute. To go back to the functions without any
change press the MENU button again.
Show Mode
Select the , press the ENTER button and the display will blink. Use the DOWN and UP
button to select the (Random show) or (color) or (fade).
When you selected the , press the ENTER button, and then use the DOWN and UP
button to select the (Color 1) … (Color 9), press the ENTER button and use
the DOWN and UP button to adjust the brightness intensity from (Dimmer 0) to

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(Dimmer 255); select the (Color 10), press the ENTER button, and select the
(Red), (Green),… (Dimmer), pressing the ENTER button and adjust the
brightness intensity from to .
When you selected the (Fade mode), press the ENTER button, and then use the
DOWN and UP button to adjust the fade speed from (Speed 1, the slowest) to
(Speed 3: the fastest).
Once you have finished the settings, press the ENTER button to setup or automatically exit
menu mode without any change after one minute. To go back to the last function without any
change press the MENU button.
Sound Mode
Select the , press the ENTER button and the display will blink. Use the DOWN and UP
button to select the (Sound mode on) or (Sound mode off). Once select, press
the ENTER button to setup or automatically exit menu mode without any change after one
minute. To go back to the functions without any change press the MENU button
Sound Sense
Select the , press the ENTER button, use the DOWN and UP button to adjust sensitivity
level between (the lowest) and (most sensitive). Press the ENTER button to
setup or automatically exit menu mode without any change after one minute. To go back to
the functions without any change press the MENU button.
Blackout mode
Select the , press the ENTER button and use the DOWN and UP button to select the
(blackout) or (normal). Press the ENTER button to setup or automatically exit
menu mode without any change after one minute. To go back to the functions without any
change press the MENU button.
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LED display
Select the , press the ENTER button and the display will blink. Use the DOWN and UP
button to select (LED display always on) or ( LED display off 20 seconds after
exit menu) mode. Once select, press the ENTER button to setup or exit menu mode without
any change after one minute. Back to the functions without any change press the MENU
button again.
Display Inverse
Select the , press the ENTER button and the display will blink. Use the ENTER button to
change the display mode between (Display normal) and (Display Inversion,
good for installing in the ceilings). Press the ENTER button to setup. Back to the functions
without any change press the MENU button.
White Balance
Select the , press the ENTER button and the display will blink. Use DOWN and UP
button to select the (Red), (Green) or (Blue), press the ENTER button to
confirm, then use DOWN and UP button to adjust the value from to , press the
ENTER button to store, automatically return to the main functions without any change after
one minute.
Manual Test
Select the , press the ENTER button, and use the DOWN and UP button to select
(Red), (Green) or … or (strobe), press the ENTER button to confirm and use
the DOWN and UP button to adjust the value. Once select press the ENTER button to setup
or automatically exit menu mode without any change after one minute. To go back to the last
function without any change press the MENU button.