ACME MEGA STROBE 5000 User manual

MEGA STROBE 5000
LED-ST5000
User Manual
Please read the user manual before use

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Table of Contents
1，Safety Information…………………………………………………. 3
2，Rear Panel…………………………………………………………. 5
3，Preparation for Use ………………………………………………...5
4，Main Function …………………………………………………….. 6
5，Remote Control…………………………………………………….11
6，Technical Specification…………………………………………….14

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1. Safety Information
Warning: This product is for professional use only! It is not for
household use.
The LED-ST5000 presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and
heat, electric shock, ultraviolet radiation, and falls. Flashing light is also
known to trigger epileptic seizures in persons who are photosensitive.
Read this manual before powering or installing the fixture, follow the
safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual
and printed on the fixture.
Noted: high voltage in the LED board!
Super power strobes, so please avoid extended periods of
continuous flashing
To guard against electric shock
Do not remove the rear cover: there are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Always ground (earth) the fixture electrically.
Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical
codes and has both overload and ground-fault protection.
Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
To guard against UV radiation, burns, and fire
Never operate the fixture with the front glass open, missing or damaged.
Do not stare directly into the light. Never look at an exposed LED while it is lit.
Never attempt to bypass the fuse. Always replace defective fuses with ones of the
specified type and rating.
Verify that the power feed cable is rated for the current draw of all connected
fixtures.
Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least 0.5 meters
(20 inches) away from the fixture. Keep flammable materials well away from the
fixture.
Minimum distance to illuminated surface is 10 meters.
Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 meters (4 inches) around air vents.
Never place filters or other materials over the front glass cover.
The exterior of the fixture can reach temperatures up to 120° C (248° F). Allow the

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fixture to cool for at least 15 minutes before handling.
Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine parts.
Do not operate the fixture if the ambient air temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104°
F).
To guard against falls
When suspending the fixture above ground level, verify that the structure can hold
at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices.
Verify that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened and use
an approved means of secondary attachment such as a safety cable.
Block access below the work area whenever installing or removing the fixture.
To guard against epileptic seizure
Do not operate the fixture near stairways.
Provide advance notice that strobe lighting is in use.
Avoid extended periods of continuous flashing, particularly at frequencies of 10 to
20 flashes per second.

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2. Rear Panel
1, Power In/Out
2, Circuit Breaker
3. LED display
4, Menu /UP/DOWN/ Enter button
5, DMX signal/ Flash indicator
6, DMX input/output
3. Preparation for Use
Table1: Cord cap wirings
INSTALLATION
The LED-ST5000 may be installed in any orientation. The mounting bracket provides
five 12 mm holes for direct fastening or attachment of rigging clamps.
To install the mounting bracket
1. Place the fixture face down on a table.
2. Place an aluminum washer on each mounting bracket stud.
3. Make clear the direction of left and right side of bracket and lock the screws. After

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that, tighten one hand knob to lock the mounting bracket in one end of bracket.
4. MAIN FUNCTION
Press MENU button enter the function, then use UP/DOWN or MENU button
to select the function you want, final press ENTER button to confirm the
function you select. Wait for 30 seconds, it will return to main interface. If
you want back to main menu, please hold MENU button for 1 second. The
main menu as follow:
4.1 DMX 512 address setting
Select ADDR option and the display will blink, press ENTER button to
confirm your selection. You can check the current DMX address from LED
display. The DMX address can be changed by press UP/DOWN button and
then press ENTER button to confirm your selection. Wait for 30 seconds, it
will return to main interface. If you want back to main menu, please hold
MENU button for 1 second.
4.2 Channel mode setting
Select CHMD option, press ENTER button to confirm your selection. Change
the channel way (1/2/3/4) by press UP/DOWN button. Press ENTER button
to confirm your selection. Wait for 30 seconds, it will return to main interface.

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If you want back to main menu, please press MENU button.
4.3 LED display setting
Select the LED option, press ENTER button to confirm your selection. You
can see the current ON/OFF status of LED display now. You can change its
status by press UP/DOWN button. Then press ENTER button to confirm your
selection. If you choose OFF, than the LED display will close without any
operation for I min. Wait for 30 seconds, it will return to main interface. If you
want back to main menu, please hold MENU button for 1 second.
4.4 LED display direction setting
Select DISP option, press ENTER button to confirm your selection. Select
the DISP / DSIP by press UP/DOWN button. Press ENTER button to confirm
your selection. Wait for 30 seconds, it will return to main interface. If you
want back to main menu, please hold MENU button for 1 second.
4.5 Test setting
Select TEST option, press ENTER button to confirm your selection. The
flash indicator will light up and the unit will test automatically. Wait for
several seconds self-test, it will return to main interface. If you want back to
main menu, please hold MENU button for 1 second.
4.6 Temperature
Select the LEMP, press ENTER button and the display will show the
temperature of unit. Wait for 30 seconds, it will return to main interface. If
you want back to main menu, please hold MENU button for 1 second.

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4.7 Check the version number
Select the VER, press ENTER button to confirm. You can see the current
version number now (b 10/v 10) and check them by UP/DOWN. Wait for 30
seconds, it will return to main interface. If you want back to main menu,
please hold MENU button for 1 second.
Channel Mode:
1 Channel Mode
Channel
Value
Function
1
0-5
Blackout
6-250
Flash rate, slow to fast
251-255
Continuous ”Blinder”effect
2 Channel Mode
Channel
Value
Function
1
0-5
Blackout
6-255
Flash rate, slow to fast
2
Flash intensity
0-5
Blackout
6-255
Minimum to maximum
3 Channel Mode
Channel
Value
Function
1
Flash intensity
0-5
Blackout
6-255
Minimum to maximum

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2
Flash duration
0-255 0-650 ms@50 Hz AC, or 0-530 ms@60 Hz AC
3
Flash rate
0-5
No flash
(single flash with ch. 1)
6-255
0.5-25 Hz@50 Hz AC, or 0.6-30 Hz @60 Hz AC
4 Channel Mode
Channel
Value
Function
1
Flash intensity
0-5
Blackout
6-255
Minimum to maximum
2
Flash duration
0-255 0-650 ms@50 Hz AC, or 0-530 ms@60 Hz AC
3
Flash rate
0-5
No flash
(single flash with ch. 1)
6-255
0.5-25 Hz@50 Hz AC, or 0.6-30 Hz @60 Hz AC
4
Special effects
0-5
No effect
6-50
Ramp up
51-100
Ramp down
101-150
Ramp up-down
151-200
Lightning

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201-255
Random
DMX CONTROL SUMMARY
Intensity
Flash intensity can be set from minimum (blackout) to maximum on 1-channel DMX
modes, channel 2 in 2-channel DMX modes and channel 1 in the 3- and 4-channel
DMX modes.
The maximum intensity can be reduced by selecting low power mode as described
Duration
Flash duration can be set from 0 to 650 ms on 50 Hz power supplies, or 0 to 530 ms
on 60 Hz power supplies, on channel 2 in the 3- and 4-channel DMX modes. Flash
duration is fixed in 1 channel DMX mode.
Rate
Flash rate can be set from 0 flashes per second to 17.5 flashes per second Hz on 50
Hz power supplies or from 0 to 20 flashes per second on 60 Hz power supplies, on
channel 3 in the 3- and 4-channel DMX modes. Flash rate is also controllable in 1-
and 2-channel DMX mode.
Built-in effects
Six programmed effects are available on channel 4 in the 4-channel DMX mode
only. The effects may be altered using the intensity, duration, and rate controls.
Ramp up: Light gradually increases in intensity, and then blacks out.

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Ramp down: Light flashes to full intensity, and then gradually fades.
Ramp up-down: Light gradually increases and decreases.
Lightning: The flashes simulate lightning. Duration is not adjustable.
Random flash: Light flashes randomly with variable rate and intensity. Multiple
units flash independently of each other.
Blind effect
The blinder effect, in which the light remains on for an extended period, is
available in all DMX modes. In the 3- and 4-channel modes, the effect is
achieved by the combination of flash duration and rate prevents pauses
between flashes. For example, the blinder effect can be achieved with a flash
duration of 0.25 seconds (250 ms) and a flash rate of 4 flashes per second, or a
flash duration of 0.05 seconds (50 ms) and a flash rate of 20 flashes per
second.
In 3- and 4-channel DMX mode, the intensity of the blinder effect is controllable
on channel 1. LED power is electronically regulated to prevent the LED from
overheating. The intensity falls as power is reduced.
Single Flash
To trigger single flashes, start with the intensity and flash rate at 0 and then set
the intensity on channel 1. When the value of channel 1 is changed, the light
will flash once with the programmed intensity, duration, and effect.
5. Remote Controller BF-04D
This section describes how to operate The LED-ST5000 with optional remote
controls.
Noted: the better is using BF-04D under the 2-channel DMX mode.
How to connect
When connected to the remote control BF-04D, the LED-ST5000 flashes
with controlled chase and intensity when the Strobe button is pressed on
the BF-04D.

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Pin 2 on the Mode DIP switch ON to choose BF-04D function.
The optional remote control for BF-04D provides the following:
Slider controls for chase speed and intensity.
Momentary push button control of the blinder effect, when the LED of
BLACK OUT is on, that means chase is stop.
Momentary push button for single flash and flash synchronization, when
the LED indicator of BLACK OUT is on, that means chase is stop.
Chase number toggle switch
Chase mode toggle switch: AUTO/SOUND
DATA CONNECTION
Important: Do not terminate the data link when using the BF-04D!
The remote controller connects to The LED-ST5000 with a 3-pin XLR data
cable. Additional LED-ST5000 may be connected in series, output to input.
Note, however, that the data link must not be terminated as described DMX
controllers and the LED-ST5000 should change to the remote control function.
OPERATION
Intensity
Flash intensity is controlled from 20% of the maximum Intensity to 100%
of the maximum Intensity with the DIMMER fader.
The maximum intensity is reduced in low power mode, which is selected
on pin 6 of the Mode DIP switch.
Chase Speed
Chase speed is controlled from slow to fast with the SPEED fader.
The BLACK OUT button toggles chase run on and off. The indicator diode

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is on when chase stopped and off when chase running.
Chase Number
Toggle Chase number with Chase button and will be shown on the nixie tube.
Chase Mode
Toggle Chase running way with MODE button: AUTO/SOUND mode. The
corresponding LED indicator will display the selected mode.
Blind Effect
The blinder effect is controlled with the FULL ON button. The intensity is the
maximum Intensity. LED power is electronically regulated to prevent the LED from
overheating.
Single Flash
Single flashes can be achieved by pressing the SINGLE FLASH button. Switch on the
“BLACK OUT” and indicator LED light up, to press the SINGLE FLASH button for
triggering a single flash effect.

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6. Technical Specifications
Approved AC power . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 - 240 V nominal, 50/60 Hz
Total Power consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200W
AC mains power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …………….. . . . . . 1.5 m2
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……. . . . . . 3w/297pcs white LED
Dimension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486×154×295mm
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .8.0kg
Ambient air temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .40° C (104° F)
Short-circuit protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 amp
Safety Installation Distance
Minimum distance to combustible materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……0.5 m
Minimum distance to illuminated surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …10m

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