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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