ACME Dotline180 User manual

CONTENTS
1. Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... 2
2. Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 4
3. How To Set The Unit....................................................................................... 5
3.1 Control Panel ........................................................................................... 5
3.2 Main Functions ........................................................................................ 7
3.3 Home Position Adjustment .................................................................... 15
4. Control By Universal DMX Controller ........................................................... 17
4.1 DMX512 Connection.............................................................................. 17
4.2 Address Setting ...................................................................................... 18
4.3 DMX512 Configurations ......................................................................... 18
5. Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 22
6. Fixture Cleaning ........................................................................................... 22
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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 60℃. 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
Please read the instruction carefully which includes important information about
the installation, usage and maintenance.
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off the mains power immediately.
DO NOT operate in dirty or dusty environment, do clean fixtures regularly.
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.
Disconnect mains power before fuse replacement or servicing.
Replace fuse only with the same type.
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 LED is on.
DO NOT start on the unit without LED 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:
240W
Light Source:
6x40W RGBW LED
Zoom Range:
3.5°~38°
Movement:
Tilt: 220°
Dimmer/Shutter:
0~100% smooth dimming, adjustable strobe speeds
Control:
DMX Channel: 32/14 Channels
Control Mode: DMX512, RDM, Art-Net
Firmware Upgrade: Update via DMX link
Construction:
Display: OLED display
Data In/Out: 3-pin or 5-pin XLR, RJ-45
Power In/Out: Power Connector in/out
Protection Rating: IP20
Features:
The led pitch is the same between 2 fixtures once connected with shafts
Linear motorized zoom
Outstanding color mixing effect
Dimension/Weight:
500x113x278mm, 10.7kgs
19.7"x4.4"x10.9"in, 23.6lbs
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278mm
500mm
113mm
3. How To Set The Unit
3.1 Control Panel
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1. Button:
MENU To select the programming functions
UP To go backward in the selected functions
DOWN To go forward in the selected functions
ENTER To confirm the selected functions
2. Display: To show the various menus and the selected functions
3. OFFLINE SETTING: To show the battery status
4. POWER IN:
To connect to the mains supply
5. POWER OUT:
To connect to the next unit
6. ETHERNET:
Transfers fixture’s information to a main controller
7. DMX OUT:
For DMX512 operation, use 5-pin XLR cable to output DMX signal (3-pin XLR is optional)
8. DMX IN:
For DMX512 operation, use 5-pin XLR cable to input DMX signal (3-pin XLR is optional)
9. Firmware Upgrade
Used to upgrade fixture’s firmware
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10. FUSE(T 5A):
Protect the unit from damage of the overcurrent
11. PUSH BUTTON 1 (Head Push Button):
Before the fixture is powered on, please push the button to “UNLOCK” of the head
12. PUSH BOTTON 2:
When the fixture is online, please push the button to “LOCK”
3.2 Main Functions
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 screen will be automatically locked if there is no operation for a long time, and can be unlocked
by long-pressing the MENU button.
The main functions are shown below:
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DMX Setting
To select DMX Setting, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select
ArtNet Setup, DMX Address, Channel Mode or RDM Device ID.
ArtNet Setup
To select ArtNet Setup, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
Ethernet IP Setup or ArtNet Port Setup, press the ENTER button to store. When choose Ethernet IP
Setup, use the UP/DOWN button to select IP Address or Subnet Mask. When choose Art-Net Port
Setup, use the UP/DOWN button to select Net, Subnet or Universe. Press the MENU button back to
the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.
DMX Address
To select DMX Address, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to adjust the
address from 001 to 481/499, 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.
Channel Mode
To select Channel Mode, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select 32
CH or 14 CH, 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.
RDM Device ID
To select RDM Device ID, press the ENTER button to confirm, it will show the RDM Device ID. To go
back to the functions without any changes press the MENU button.
DMX Last State
To select DMX Last State, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the DOWN/UP buttons to select
Black Out, Hold or Manu, 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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Fixture Setting
To select Fixture Setting, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the DOWN/UP buttons to select
Artnet to DMX, Light Mode, Dimmer Curve, Dimmer Speed, Invert Tilt, Tilt Feedback, Bl.O. Tilt
Moving, Fan Mode, Invert Pixel Order or Tilt Speed Mode.
Artnet to DMX
To select Artnet to DMX, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
Disable or Enable, 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.
Light Mode
To select Light Mode, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Color
Calibration or Max, press the ENTER button to store. When choose Color Calibration, use the
UP/DOWN button to select Disable or Enable.When choose Max, press the ENTER button to enter
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 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
the Optically Linear, Square Law, Inverse Square Law or S-Curve, 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.
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.
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Dimmer Speed
To select Dimmer Speed, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
Smooth or Fast, 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.
Invert Tilt
To select Invert Tilt, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Disable
or Enable, 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 Feedback
To select Tilt Feedback, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
Disable or Enable, 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.
Bl.O. Tilt Moving
To select Bl.O. Tilt Moving, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
Disable or Enable, 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.
Fan Mode
To select Fan Mode, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Auto
or Silent, 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.
Invert Pixel Order
To select Invert Pixel Order, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
Disable or Enable, 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 Speed Mode
To select Tilt Speed Mode, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
Fast or 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.
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Auto Test
To select Auto Test, press the ENTER button to confirm and the unit will run a self-test. Press the
MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.
Manual Mode
To select Manual Mode, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
Tilt, Tilt Fine, Tilt Speed, Zoom, Dimmer, Dimmer Fine, Strobe,Red1, Green1, Blue1,
White1……White6 or Spe. Function. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to
confirm. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to specify a value for the chosen effect from 0to 255. Press the
MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.
Display Setting
To select Display Setting, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select
Inverse, Temperature Unit,Display Warning or Language.
Inverse
To select Inverse, press the ENTER button to confirm. 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.
Temperature Unit
To select Temperature Unit, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to
select °C or °F, 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
To select Display Warning, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
Disable or Enable, 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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Language
To select Language, press the ENTER button to confirm. 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.
Fixture information
To select Fixture information, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to
select LED Temperature, Fixture Usage Time, LED Light Time, Fan Speed, USB Upgrade File, Error
Logs or Firmware Version.
LED Temperature
To select LED Temperature, press the ENTER button to confirm, LED temperature will show on the
display, press the MENU button to exit.
Fixture Usage Time
Select Fixture Usage Time, press the ENTER button to confirm, fixture use time will show on the
display, press the MENU button to exit.
LED Light Time
Select LED Light Time, press the ENTER button to confirm, LED use time will show on the display,
press the MENU button to exit.
Fan Speed
Select Fan Speed, press the ENTER button to confirm, fan speed 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.
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Error Logs
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. 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.
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.
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.
Reset Function
To select Reset Function, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select
All, Tilt or Zoom.
All
Select All, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select No or Yes (the
unit will run built-in program to reset all motors to their home positions), press ENTER button to
store. Press the MENU button to exit.
Tilt
Select Tilt, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select No or Yes (the
unit will run built-in program to reset tilt to their home positions), press the ENTER button to store.
Press the MENU button to exit.
Zoom
Select Zoom,press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select No or Yes (the
unit will run built-in program to reset zoom to their home positions), press the ENTER button to
store. Press the MENU button to exit.
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Factory Setting
To select Factory Setting, press the ENTER button to confirm, 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.
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 (32/14 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 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.
3.3 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 MENU button to exit.
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Motor Offset
Enter offset mode, Select Motor Offset, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN
button to select Tilt Offset or Zoom Offset, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU
button to exit.
Tilt Offset
Enter offset mode, Select Tilt Offset, 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 Offset
Enter offset mode, Select Zoom Offset, 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.
White Balance
Enter offset mode, Select White Balance, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN
button to select White Balance1, White Balance2…… or White Balance6, 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 to exit.
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4. Control By Universal DMX Controller
4.1 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.
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.
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4.2 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 512, 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.
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
32 channels 1 33 65 97
14 channels 1 15 29 43
4.3 DMX512 Configurations
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.
32 Channels (Mode 1):
CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION
1
000-255
Tilt
0°

220°
2 000-255 Tilt Fine
3
000-007
008-247
248-255
Tilt Speed
auto speed
slow to fast
auto speed
4 Zoom
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000-255
38°

3.5°
5
000-255
Dimmer
0%

100%
6 000-255 Dimmer Fine
7
000-031
032-063
064-095
096-127
128-159
160-191
192-223
224-255
Strobe
Shutter closed
shutter open
Strobe effect fast to slow
shutter open
Pulse-effect in sequences
shutter open
Random strobe effect slow to fast
shutter open
8
000-255
LED1 RED
0%

100%
9
000-255
LED1 GREEN
0%

100%
10
000-255
LED1 BLUE
0%

100%
11
000-255
LED1 WHITE
0%

100%
12
000-255
LED2 RED
0%

100%
13
000-255
LED2 GREEN
0%

100%
14
000-255
LED2 BLUE
0%

100%
15
000-255
LED2 WHITE
0%

100%
16
000-255
LED3 RED
0%

100%
17
000-255
LED3 GREEN
0%

100%
18
000-255
LED3 BLUE
0%

100%
19
000-255
LED3 WHITE
0%

100%
20
000-255
LED4 RED
0%

100%
21
000-255
LED4 GREEN
0%

100%
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