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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