ACME Gemini User manual

CONTENTS
1. Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... 2
2. Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 5
3. Control Panel ................................................................................................. 7
4. How To Set The Unit....................................................................................... 7
4.1 Main Function.......................................................................................... 7
4.2 Home Position Adjustment .................................................................... 15
5. Control By Universal DMX Controller ........................................................... 18
5.1 DMX512 Connection.............................................................................. 18
5.2 Address Setting ...................................................................................... 19
5.3 DMX512 Configuration........................................................................... 19
6. Error Information......................................................................................... 55
7. Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 58
8. Fixture Cleaning ........................................................................................... 59
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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 to ensure 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 is blocked, otherwise the unit will be overheated.
Before operation, ensure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in
accordance with the specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification label.
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
operate this product at a lower or higher temperature.
DO NOT connect the device to any dimmer pack.
Keep flammable materials away from the fixture while operating to avoid fire hazard.
Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged; replace it immediately if damaged.
Unit’s surface temperature may reach up to 75℃. DO NOT touch the housing bare-handed
during its operation.
Avoid any flammable liquids, water or metal from entering the unit. Once it happens, cut off
the mains power immediately.
Please read the instruction carefully which includes important information about
the installation, usage and maintenance.
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DO NOT operate in a dirty or dusty environment. DO clean the fixture regularly.
DO NOT touch any wire during operation as there might be a hazard of electric shock.
Avoid entanglement of the power cord with other wires.
The minimum distance to objects/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 housing as there are no user serviceable parts inside.
DO NOT attempt to operate this unit if it becomes damaged. DO NOT attempt any repairs
yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please
contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center if needed.
Disconnect this product from its power source before servicing.
DO use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
DO NOT operate this product if you see damage on the housing, shields, or cables. Have the
damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at once.
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Installation:
The fixture should be fixed on the clamp. Always ensure that the unit is firmly fixed to avoid
vibration and slipping off during operation. Ensure that the trussing or area of installation must be
able to hold 10 times the weight without any deformation. Always install a safety cable that can
hold at least 12 times the weight of the fixture when installing.
DO install and operate by qualified operator. It must be installed in a place where there is out of the
reach of people.
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2. Technical Specifications
Power Voltage:
100-240V~ 50/60Hz
Power Consumption:
1240W
Light Source:
5x60W RGBW LED
Beam Angle:
2.8°-31°
Field Angle:
5°-46°
Strobe:
Light Source: 36x18W CW LED
Beam Angle: 96°
Field Angle: 116°
Movement:
Pan/Tilt movement: Infinite
Fixation: Pan/Tilt Lock
Dimmer/Shutter:
Smooth dimming from 0-100%; outstanding strobe effect with variable speed
Control:
DMX Channel: 58/2 5/2 3/3 5 + /2 7/7 0 /55 Channels
Control Mode: DMX512, RDM, Art-Net, sACN
Firmware Upgrade via DMX link
Construction:
Display: LCD display
Battery backup, for user setup without power connection
Data In/Out: 3-pin XLR (5-pin XLR is optional), RJ45
Power In/Out: Power Connector in/out
Protection Rating: IP20
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Features:
With zoom and strobe function
Beam mode: 5 LEDs can be controlled individually
Strobe mode: 18 zone can be controlled individually
Linear motorized zoom
Outstanding color mixing effect
2 x fixed clamps for 50mm truss
Dimensions/Weight:
500x223x420.4mm, 20.5kgs
19.7”x8.8”x16.6”in, 45.2lbs
Photometric Diagram:
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3. Control Panel
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. BATTERY DISPLAY
4. ETHERNET: Transfers fixture’s information to a main controller
5. DMX IN:
For DMX512 link, use 3-pin XLR cable to link the unit and DMX controller (5-pin XLR is optional)
6. DMX OUT:
For DMX512 link, use 3-pin XLR cable to link the next units (5-pin XLR is optional)
7. POWERCON IN: Connects to supply power
8. POWERCON OUT: Connects to the next fixture
9. FUSE(T 15A): Protects the unit from damage of over current
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 pressing 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, Mode4 ART Addr, DMX Channel Mode, No DMX Status, View DMX Value, Connect
Option, Network, Art-Net Settings, sACN Settings or Artnet to DMX.
DMX Address
To select DMX Address, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to adjust the
address from 001 to 455/488/4 9 0 /4 7 8/486/443/458, 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.
Mode4 ART Addr
To select Mode4 ART Addr, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to adjust
the address from 001 to 493, 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 58 CH, 25 CH, 23 CH, 35+ CH, 27 CH, 70 CH or 55 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.
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(the fixture will automatically read the DMX value
in the “Manual Test” menu for operation after selecting this 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.
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.
Connect Option
To select Connect Option, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
Auto, DMX, Art-Net or sACN, 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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Network
To select Network, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select IP
Address or Subnet Mask, 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.
Art-Net Settings
To select Art-Net Settings, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
Net, Subnet or Universe, 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.
sACN Settings
To select sACN Settings, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
sACN Universe or sACN Priority, 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.
Artnet to DMX
To select Artnet to DMX, 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.
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, Dimmer Curve, Dimmer Speed, White Balance or Invert Pixel
Order.
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.
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, 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.
Dimmer Speed
To select Dimmer Speed, 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.
White Balance
To select White Balance, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
Red, Green, Blue, Red1, Green1, Blue1…… or Red5, Green5, Blue5, press the ENTER button to store.
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.
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.
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Display Settings
To select Display Settings, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select
Display Invert, Backlight Intensity, Temperature Unit or Language.
Display Invert
Select Display Invert, press the ENTER button to confirm. 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 Intensity
Select Backlight Intensity, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to adjust
backlight intensity from 1 (dark) to 10 (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. 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.
Language
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.
F ixture Test
To select F ixt ure 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 pan, tilt, zoom, etc. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or exit menu
mode after auto test.
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Manual Test
To select Manual Test, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select
Mode, Clear, Pan, Tilt, Pan Infinity, Tilt Infinity, RLED1, GLED1, BLED1, WLED1, RLED2,…...WLED5,
LEDW1,……LEDW18, Intensity, Duration, Rate, Effects, Zoom, Strobe or Dimmer,press the ENTER
button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to adjust the value, 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.
(The fixture will return to the previous DMX state after exiting Manual Test menu and the Manual
Test parameters will be automatically saved after power off and restart.)
Fixture Information
To select Fixture Information, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to
select Fixture Use Hour, LED Use Hour, Temperature, Fan State, Firmware Version, RDM UID 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.
LED Use Hour
To select LED Use Hour, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select
Total LED Hour, LED On Hour or LED Hours Reset, press the ENTER button to store. Use the
UP/DOWN button to select LED Hours Reset, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the
UP/DOWN button to set the password 050 to reset the LED hours, press the ENTER button to store.
Press the MENU button back to the last menu or exit menu mode let the unit idle 30 seconds.
Temperature
Select Temperature, press the ENTER button to confirm, fixture temperature of LED and PCBA will
show on the display, press the MENU button to exit.
Fan State
Select Fan State, press the ENTER button to confirm, fan state 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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RDM UID
Select RDM UID, press the ENTER button to confirm, RDM UID will show on the display, press the
MENU button back to exit.
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 store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle
30 seconds to exit menu mode.
Reset Function
To select Reset Function, 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 ENTER
button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.
Special Function
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 (58/2 5/2 3/35+/27/70/55
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 pressing 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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Frequency(Hz)
Enter offset mode, Select Frequency(Hz), press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position
will blink on the display, use the UP/DOWN button to offset the value from 1072 to 1327, press the
ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.
Pan
Enter offset mode, 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.
Tilt
Enter offset mode, 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 mode, 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.
Red1
Enter offset mode, Select Red1, 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.
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Green1
Enter offset mode, Select Green1, 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.
Blue1
Enter offset mode, Select Blue1, 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.
White1
Enter offset mode, Select White1, 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.
Red2
Enter offset mode, Select Red2, 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.
……
White5
Enter offset mode, Select White5, 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.
LED White1
Enter offset mode, Select LED White1, 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.
……
LED White18
Enter offset mode, Select LED White18, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present position will
blink on the display, use the UP/DOWNbutton to offset the value from 0 to 255, press the ENTER
button to store. Press the MENU button to exit.
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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.
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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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 blink in 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
58 channels 1 59 117 175
25 channels 1 26 51 76
23 channels 1 24 47 70
35+ channel
(Controlled by DMX)
1 36 71 106
35+ channel
(Controlled by Artnet)
1 21 41 61
27 channels 1 28 55 82
70 channels 1 71 141 211
55 channels 1 56 111 166
5.3 DMX512 Configuration
Please control the fixture by referring to the configurations below
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.
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