ACME FLASHDOT Instruction 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............................................................................... 7
5.Control By Universal DMX Controller....................................................................13
5.1 DMX512 Connection ...................................................................................... 13
5.2 Address Setting .............................................................................................. 14
5.3 DMX512 Configuration................................................................................... 14
6. Error Information ..................................................................................................25
7. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................25
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.
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:
315W
Light Source:
Colored Light：672*0.3W RGB
White Light：112*3W CW
Beam Angle:
116°
Dimmer/Shutter:
Smooth dimming from 0-100%; outstanding strobe effect with variable
speed Control:
DMX Channel: 6CH/13CH/18CH/36CH/112CH/16/32/64 Channels
Protocols: DMX512, RDM
Firmware Upgrade via DMX link
Construction:
Display: OLED
Data In/Out: 3-pin (5-pin XLR is optional)
Power In/Out: Power Connector in/out
Protection Rating: IP20
Features:
32 x RGB led zones can be controlled
individually
16 x CW led zones can be controlled
individually
Outstanding mixing color effect
Outstanding strobe effect with variable speed
Smooth dimming from 0-100%
Double mounting brackets design and the
adjustable angle reaches 180 degrees in both
direction
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Dimension/Weight:
39.4"x3.3"x4.1"in, 8.8lbs
Photometrics Diagram:
3. Control Panel
POWERCON Version:
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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 IN(POWERCON Version):
To connect to supply power
4. POWER OUT(POWERCON Version):
To connect to the next fixture
5. DMX IN:
DMX512 link, use 3-pin XLR cable to link the unit and DMX controller (5-pin XLR is optional)
6. DMX OUT:
DMX 512 operation, use 3-pin XLR cable to link the next units (5-pin XLR is optional)
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 One Minute to exit menu mode.
The main functions are shown below:
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Fixture Errors
Reset Error Log
RDM UID xxxxxx
DMX Settings
Main Menu
DMX Address
DMX Channel Mode
No DMX Status
BlackOut
Hold
Manual
Fixture Settings
Dimmer Curve
Dimmer Speed
White Balance
Linear
Square law
Inv SQ law
S Curve
Fast
Smooth
Red1
Green1
Blue1
Display Settings
Display Invert
Temperature Unit
Language
No
Yes
English
Chinese
Fixture Test
Auto Test
Manual Mode
Fixture Information
Fixture Use Hour
LED Use Hour
Temperature
Fan State
Firmware Version
Error Logs
Total LED Hour
LED On Hour
LED Hours Reset
No
Yes
Special Functions Factory Restore No
Yes
Passsword=050
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Red2
Green2
Blue2
Invert PixelOrder
DISABLE
ENABLE
1-475(38CH)
1-500(13CH)
1-507(6CH)
1-387(112CH)
1-495(18CH)
1-496(16CH)
1-480(32CH)
1-448(64CH)
38CH
13CH
6CH
112CH
18CH
16CH
32CH
64CH

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 toconfirm. Usethe UP/DOWN button to adjust the
address from 001to 507/387,press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to
the last menu or let the unit idle One Minute to exit menu mode.
DMX Channel Mode
To select DMX Channel Mode,press the ENTER button toconfirm. Use the UP/DOWN button
to select 6CH/13CH/18/38CH/112CH/16CH/32CH/64CH,press the ENTER button to store. Press
theMENU button back tothe 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(fixture blacks out if DMX signal stops) , Hold(fixture continues to obey the last command
it received Via DMX if DMX signal stops)or Manual((When DMX signal is disconnected, the device
runs in manual mode), 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 Settings
To select Fixture Settings, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select
Dimmer Curve,Dimmes Speed orWhite Balance.
Dimming curve
To select Dimming Curve and press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to
select linear, square rate, inverse square rate or S curve. After selecting the desired mode, press the
ENTER button to set and save. Press the MENU button to return, or wait one minute to return to the
main menu.
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Linearity: As the DMX value increases, the increase in light intensity tends to be linear
Square Rate: when the light intensity is controlled at a low value, the lines are finer, and at high
values, the lines are thicker; inverse square rate: when the light intensity is controlled at a low value,
the lines are thicker, and when the light intensity is controlled at a high value, the lines are thinner;
S-Curve: The line is finer when the light intensity is controlled at low and high values, and the line is
thicker at the middle value.
Dimming Speed
To select Dimming speed and press the ENTER button to confirm. The current mode will be
displayed on the display. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select: fast or smooth, press the ENTER
button to save. Press the MENUbutton to return to the previous menu or wait one minute to
automatically exit the menu mode.
White Balance:
To select White Balance,press the ENTER button to confirm, the current mode will be displayed on
the display, and use theUP/DOWN buttons to select: Red1,Green1,Blue1，Red2, Green2, Blue2,
and press the ENTER button to save. Press the MENU button to return to theprevious menu
orwait one minute to automatically exit the menu mode.
Display Settings
Enter the MENU mode, To select Display Settings, press the ENTER button to confirm, and use
UP/DOWN to select: Display Inversion, Temperature unit, Display Warning or Device Language.
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Invert PixelOrder:
To select Invert PixelOrder,press the ENTER button to confirm, the current mode will be displayed
on the display, and use theUP/DOWN buttons to select:DISABLE and ENABLE, press the ENTER
button to save. Press the MENU button to go back to the previous MENU or wait 30 seconds to
automatically exit MENU mode.