ACME Diabolo User manual

CONTENTS
1. Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... 2
2. Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 4
3. Control Panel ................................................................................................. 5
4. How To Set The Unit....................................................................................... 6
4.1 Main Function.......................................................................................... 6
4.2 Home Position Adjustment .................................................................... 13
5. Control By Universal DMX Controller ........................................................... 14
5.1 DMX512 Connection.............................................................................. 14
5.2 Address Setting ...................................................................................... 15
5.3 DMX512 Configuration........................................................................... 16
6. Error Information......................................................................................... 22
7. Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 24
8. Fixture Cleaning ........................................................................................... 25
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1. Safety Instructions
WARNING
Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that
they also receive this instruction manual.
Important:
Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty. The dealer will
not accept liability for any resulting defects or problems.
Unpack and check carefully that there is no transportation damage before using the unit.
This product is for indoor use only. Use only in a dry location.
DO install and operate by qualified operator.
DO NOT allow children to operate the fixture.
Use safety chain when fixing the unit. Handle the unit by carrying its base instead of head only.
The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50cm from adjacent
surfaces.
Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked, otherwise the unit will be overheated.
Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of power supply match the power
requirements of the unit.
It’s important to ground the yellow/green conductor to earth in order to avoid electric shock.
Minimum ambient temperature TA: 0℃. Maximum ambient temperature TA: 40℃.
DO NOT connect the device to any dimmer pack.
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating to avoid fire
hazard.
Examine the power wires carefully; replace them immediately if there is any damage.
Unit’s surface temperature may reach up to 75℃. DO NOT touch the housing bare-handed
during its operation.
Avoid any inflammable liquids, water or metal objects entering the unit. Once it happens, cut
off the mains power immediately.
DO NOT operate in dirty or dusty environment, do clean fixtures regularly.
Please read the instruction carefully which includes important information about
the installation, usage and maintenance.
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DO NOT touch any wire during operation as there might be a hazard of electric shock.
Avoid power wires together twist other cables.
The minimum distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than
0.5 meters.
In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
Never turn on and off the unit time after time.
The housing, the lenses, or the ultraviolet filter must be replaced if they are visibly damaged.
DO NOT open the unit as there are no user serviceable parts inside.
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 if
needed.
Disconnect the mains power if the fixture is has not been used for a long time.
DO use the original packing materials before transporting it again.
DO NOT look directly at the light while the bulb is on.
DO NOT start on the unit without bulb enclosure or when housing is damaged.
Installation:
The fixture should be mounted via its Omega Quick Release Clamp 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
fixtures weight. Always use a safety cable that can hold 12 times of the weight of the fixture when
installing.
The equipment must be installed by professionals. It must be installed in a place where is out of the
reach of people and no one can pass by or under it.
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2. Technical Specifications
Power Voltage:
AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption:
280W
Light Source:
19x20W RGBW LED
Zoom Range:
10°~60°
Movement:
Pan: 540°
Tilt: 225°
Pan/Tilt Resolution: 16bit
Dimmer/Shutter:
Smooth dimming from 0~100%; outstanding strobe effect with variable speed
Control:
DMX channel: 1 1/1 4/15/14* channels
Control Mode: DMX512, RDM
Firmware Upgrade: Update via DMX link & USB
Construction:
Display: LCD display
Data In/Out: 3-pin XLR
Power In/Out: Power Cord out/Power Connector in/out
Protection Rating: IP20
Features:
Electronic linear zoom system
Outstanding color macro effect
Fast and mute operating, flicker free
Dimension/Weight:
309.6x222.5x371.9mm, 8.8kgs
12.2"x8.8"x14.6"in, 19.4lbs
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Photometric Diagram:
3. Control Panel
WIRE VERSION:
POWERCON VERSION1:
POWERCON VERSION2:
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1. DISPLAY: To show the various menus and the selected function
2. Button:
MENU
To enter into move backward or leave the menu
UP
To go backward to move up in the menu
DOWN
To go forward to move down in the menu
ENTER
To perform the desired functions
3. POWER: To connect to supply power
4. DMX IN:For DMX512 link, use 3-pin XLR cable to link the unit and DMX controller
5. DMX OUT: For DMX512 link, use 3-pin XLR cable to link the next units
6. FIRMWARE UPGRADE: Use to upgrade fixture’s firmware
7. POWERCON OUT: To connect to the next fixture
8. POWERCON IN: To connect to supply power
4. How To Set The Unit
4.1 Main Function
Turn on the unit, press the MENU button into menu mode, and press the UP/DOWN button until
the required function is shown on the monitor. Select the function by the ENTER button. Use the
UP/DOWN button to choose the submenu, press the ENTER button to store and automatically
return to the last menu. Press the MENU button or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.
The main functions are shown below:
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DMX Settings
To select DMX Settings, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select
DMX Address, DMX Channel Mode, No DMX Status or View DMX Value.
DMX Address
To select DMX Address, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to adjust the
address from 001 to 502/499/4 9 8/4 9 9 , press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back
to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.
DMX Channel Mode
To select DMX Channel Mode, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to
select Mode1 (11), Mode2 (14), Mode3 (15) or Mode4 (14*), press the ENTER button to store.
Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.
No DMX Status
To select No DMX Status, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
Blackout or Hold, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or
let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.
View DMX Value
To select View DMX Value, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to view
the DMX channel value. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30
seconds to exit menu mode.
Fixture Settings
To select Fixture Settings, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select
Pan Invert, Tilt Invert, P/T Feedback, White Balance, Dimmer Curve or Dimmer Speed.
Pan Invert
To select Pan Invert, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
No(normal) or Yes(pan invert), press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the
last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.
Tilt Invert
To select Tilt Invert, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
No(normal) or Yes(tilt invert), press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the
last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.
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P/T Feedback
To select P/T Feedback, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
No(Pan or tilt’s position will not feedback while out of step) or Yes(Feedback while pan/tilt out of
step), press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit
idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.
White Balance
To select White Balance, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
Red, Green or Blue, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to adjust the
value from 125 to 255, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last
menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.
Dimmer Curve
To select Dimmer Curve, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the DOWN/UP button to select
Linear, Square Law, Inv SQ Law or S Curve. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER
button to setup. To go back to the functions without any change, press the MENU button.
Optically Linear: The increase in light intensity appears to be linear as DMX value is increased.
Square Law: Light intensity control is finer at low levels and coarser at high levels.
Inverse Square Law: Light intensity control is coarser at low levels and finger at high levels.
S-Curve: Light intensity control is finger at low levels and high levels and coarser at medium levels.
Dimmer Speed
To select Dimmer Speed, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
Fastor Smooth, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or
let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.
Display Settings
To select Display Settings, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select
Display Invert, Backlight Intensit, Temperature Unit, Display Warning or Language.
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Display Invert
Select Display Invert, press the ENTER button to confirm, present mode will blink on the display, use
the UP/DOWN button to select No(normal display) or Yes(invert display), press the ENTER button to
store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu
mode.
Backlight Intensit
Select Backlight Intensit, press the ENTER button to confirm, present mode will blink on the display,
use the UP/DOWN button to adjust backlight intensity from 001 (dark) to 010 (bright), press the
ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds
to exit menu mode.
Temperature Unit
Select Temperature Unit, press the ENTER button to confirm, present mode will blink on the display,
use the UP/DOWN button to select
℃
or
℉
, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU
button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.
Display Warning
Select Display Warning, press the ENTER button to confirm, present mode will blink on the display,
use the UP/DOWN button to select No or Yes, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU
button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.
Language
Select Language, press the ENTER button to confirm, present mode will blink on the display, use the
UP/DOWN button to select English or Chinese, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU
button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.
F ixture Test
To select F ix ture Test, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select Auto
Test or Manual Test.
Auto Test
Select Auto Test, press the ENTER button to confirm, the unit will run built-in programs to
automatically test. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or exit menu mode after auto test.
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Manual Test
Select Manual Test, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present channel will show on the
display, use the UP/DOWN button to select the channel, press the ENTER button to confirm, then
use the UP/DOWN button to adjust the value, press the ENTER button to store, the fixture will run
as the channel value indicates. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or exit menu mode
idling 30 seconds.
(All channels value will become 0 after exiting Manual Test menu)
Fixture Information
To select Fixture Information, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to
select Fixture Use Hour, Temperature, Fan State, USB Upgrade File, Firmware Version or Error
Logs.
Fixture Use Hour
Select Fixture Use Hour, press the ENTER button to confirm, fixture use hour will show on the
display, press the MENU button to exit.
Temperature
Select Temperature, press the ENTER button to confirm, fixture temperature will show on the
display, press the MENU button to exit.
Fan State
Select Fan State, press the ENTER button to confirm, fixture fan state will show on the display, press
the MENU button to exit.
USB Upgrade File
Select USB Upgrade File, press the ENTER button to confirm, USB upgrade file will show on the
display, press the MENU button to exit.
Firmware Version
Select Firmware Version, press the ENTER button to confirm, firmware version will show on the
display, press the MENU button back to exit.
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Error Logs
To select Error Logs, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Fixture
Errors or Reset Error Log, press the ENTER button to store. To select Reset Error Log, press the
ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select No or Yes, press the ENTER button to
store. To select Yes, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to set the
password 050, press the ENTER button to reset error log. Press the MENU button back to the last
menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.
Reset Functions
To select Reset Functions, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select
Pan/Tilt Reset, Effect Reset or All Reset.
Pan/Tilt Reset
Select Pan/Tilt Reset, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select
No(normal) or Yes (the unit will run built-in program to reset pan and tilt to their home positions),
press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.
Effect Reset
Select Effect Reset,press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select
No(normal) or Yes (the unit will run built-in program to reset effect to their home positions), press
the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.
All Reset
Select All Reset,press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select No(normal)
or Yes(the unit will run built-in program to reset all motors to their home positions), press the
ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.
Special Functions
Factory Restore
Select Factory Restore,press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select
No(normal) or Yes(the fixture will reset to factory settings), press ENTER button to store. Press the
MENU button to exit.
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RDM FUNCTIONS
Select the MANUFACTURER menu to display the manufacturer of the fixture.
Select the SOFTWARE VERSION menu and the program version number of the fixture will be
displayed.
Select the DMX START ADDRESS menu to change the DMX 512 address (001-512).
Select the DEVICE MODEL DESCRIPTION menu to display the model of the fixture.
Select the DEVICE LABEL menu to change the model of the fixture.
Select the DMX PERSONALITY menu to set the channel mode of the fixture (11/14/15/14* channel).
Select the DMX PERSONALITY DESCRIPTION menu to display the current channel mode of the
fixture.
Select the DEVICE HOURS menu to display the running time of the fixture.
Select the PAN INVERT menu and the fixture will run the pan invert mode.
Select the TILT INVERT menu and the fixture will run the tilt invert mode.
Select the RESET DEVICE menu, the WARM RESET/COLD RESET option will be displayed. When
WARM RESET is selected, the fixture will start a warm reset, and exit when COLD RESET is selected.
4.2 Home Position Adjustment
Press the MENU button into menu mode, then press the ENTER button for about 3 seconds into
offset mode to adjust the home position. Select the function by the ENTER button. Use the
UP/DOWN button to choose the submenu, press the ENTER button to store and automatically
return to the last menu. Press the MENU button to exit.
Pan
Enter offset menu, select Pan, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position will blink on
the display, use the UP/DOWN button to offset the value from -128 to 127, press the ENTER button
to store. Press the MENU button to exit.
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Tilt
Enter offset menu, select Tilt, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position will blink on
the display, use the UP/DOWN button to offset the value from -128 to 127, press the ENTER button
to store. Press the MENU button to exit.
Zoom
Enter offset menu, Select Zoom, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position will blink
on the display, use the UP/DOWN button to offset the value from 0 to 255, press the ENTER button
to store. Press the MENU button to exit.
5. Control By Universal DMX Controller
5.1 DMX512 Connection
1. At last unit, the DMX cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120-o h m 1/4 W
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.
2. Connect the unit together in a “daisy chain” by XLR plug cable from the output of the unit to the
input of the next unit. The cable cannot be 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.
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3. The DMX output and input connectors are pass-through to maintain the DMX circuit, when one
of the units’ power is disconnected.
4. Each lighting unit needs to have a DMX address to receive the data by the controller. The address
number is between 1-512.
5. The end of the DMX 512 system should be terminated to reduce signal errors.
6. 3 pin XLR connectors are more popular than 5 pins XLR.
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 (+), Pin4, Pin5 not used.
5.2 Address Setting
If you use a universal DMX controller to control the units, you have to set DMX address from 1 to
512 so that the units can receive DMX signal.
Press the MENU button to enter menu mode, select DMX Settings, press the ENTER button to
confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select DMX Address, press the ENTER button to confirm, the
present address will blinking the display, use the UP/DOWN button to adjust the address from 001
to 502/499/4 9 8/499, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu
or idling let the unit idle one minute to exit menu mode.
Please refer to the following diagram to address your DMX512 channel for the first 4 units.
Channel mode
Unit 1
Address
Unit 2
Address
Unit 3
Address
Unit 4
Address
11 channels 1 12 23 34
14 channels 1 15 29 43
15 channels 1 16 31 46
14* channels 1 15 29 43
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5.3 DMX512 Configuration
Please refer to below configurations to control the fixtures
Attentions:
1. The unit will maintain the last condition until reset if you cut-off the DMX signal.
2. For the channel Function, keep the value for about 3 seconds, then the corresponding function
will take into effect.
11 Channels (Mode 1):
CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION
1
000-255
PAN
0°

540°
2
000-255
TILT
0°

225°
3
000-255
P/T SPEED
Fast to Slow
4
000-255
ZOOM
60°

10°
5
000-255
DIMMER
0%100%
6
000-015
016-131
132-139
140-181
182-189
190-231
232-239
240-247
248-255
SHUTTER
Open
Strobe effect, slow to fast
Open
Fast open slow close, slow to fast
Open
Fast close slow open, slow to fast
Open
Random strobe effect, slow to fast
Open
7
000-255
RED
0%

100%
8
000-255
GREEN
0%

100%
9
000-255
BLUE
0%

100%
10
000-255
WHITE
0%100%
11
000-139
140-149
150-169
170-179
FUNCTION
Null
Pan/Tilt Reset
Null
Effect Reset
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180-199
200-209
210-255
Null
Reset All
Null
14 Channels (Mode 2):
CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION
1
000-255
PAN
0°

540°
2 000-255 PAN FINE
3
000-255
TILT
0°

225°
4 000-255 TILT FINE
5
000-255
P/T SPEED
FastSlow
6
000-255
ZOOM
60°

10°
7
000-255
DIMMER
0%100%
8 000-255 DIMMER FINE
9
000-015
016-131
132-139
140-181
182-189
190-231
232-239
240-247
248-255
SHUTTER
Open
Strobe effect, slow to fast
Open
Fast open slow close, slow to fast
Open
Fast close slow open, slow to fast
Open
Random strobe effect, slow to fast
Open
10
000-255
RED
0%

100%
11
000-255
GREEN
0%

100%
12
000-255
BLUE
0%100%
13
000-255
WHITE
0%

100%
14 000-139
140-149
FUNCTION
No Function
Pan/Tilt Reset
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150-169
170-179
180-199
200-209
210-255
No Function
Effect Reset
No Function
Reset All
No Function
15 Channels (Mode 3):
CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION
1
000-255
PAN
0°

540°
2 000-255 PAN FINE
3
000-255
TILT
0°225°
4 000-255 TILT FINE
5
000-255
P/T SPEED
Fast

Slow
6
000-255
ZOOM
60°

10°
7
000-255
DIMMER
0%

100%
8 000-255 DIMMER FINE
9
000-015
016-131
132-139
140-181
182-189
190-231
232-239
240-247
248-255
SHUTTER
Open
Strobe effect, slow to fast
Open
Fast open slow close, slow to fast
Open
Fast close slow open, slow to fast
Open
Random strobe effect, slow to fast
Open
10
000-255
RED
0%

100%
11
000-255
GREEN
0%

100%
12
000-255
BLUE
0%

100%
13
000-255
WHITE
0%

100%
14 LINEAR CTO (8000K-2500K)
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000
001-004
005-009
010-013
014-018
019-022
023-027
028-031
032-036
037-040
041-045
046-049
050-054
055-058
059-063
064-067
068-072
073-076
077-081
082-085
086-090
091-094
095-099
100-103
104-108
109-112
113-117
118-121
122-126
127-130
131-135
136-139
140-144
145-148
149-153
154-157
158-162
163-166
167-171
172-175
176-180
181-184
185-189
190-193
194-198
199-202
203-207
Null
8000K
7900K
7800K
7700K
7600K
7500K
7400K
7300K
7200K
7100K
7000K
6900K
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