ACME Solaris User manual

CONTENTS
1. Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... 2
2. Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 4
3. Control Panel ................................................................................................. 6
4. How To Set The Unit....................................................................................... 6
4.1 Main Function.......................................................................................... 6
4.2 Home Position Adjustment .................................................................... 14
5. Control By Universal DMX Controller ........................................................... 14
5.1 DMX512 Connection.............................................................................. 14
5.2 Address Setting ...................................................................................... 15
5.3 DMX512 Configuration........................................................................... 16
6. Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 31
7. Fixture Cleaning ........................................................................................... 32
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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 55℃. 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
0.2 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:
580W
Light Source:
36x15W RGBW LED
49x0.06W CW LED
Beam Angle:
6°
Spot Angle:
10.8°
Movement:
Pan/Tilt movement: 360° Infinite
Pan/Tilt Resolution: 16bit
Dimmer/Shutter:
Smooth dimming from 0~100%, with 4 optional dimming curves; outstanding strobe effect with
variable speed
Control:
DMX channel: 166/206/22+144/21 channels
Protocols: DMX512, RDM, Art-Net
Firmware Upgrade via DMX link
Construction:
Display: LCD display
Data In/Out: 3-pin&5-pin XLR, RJ-45
Power In/Out: Power Connector in/out
Protection Rating: IP20
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Features:
Variable CTO
Integrated multi features: beam, wash, pixel effect, star background and moonflower beam
36 (6x6) x 15W RGBW pixel control LED + 49 (7x7) CW star-effect LED
Preset a variety of graphics matrix effect
Outstanding color mixing effect
Excellent thermal control
Low noise: fan speed can be adjusted automatically according to temperature
Optional reflector mirror module can create moonflower effect
Dimensions/ Weight:
466x246x575mm, 20kgs
18.3”x9.7”x22.6”in, 44.1lbs
466mm
575mm
246mm
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3. Control Panel
1. LED:
POWER
On
Power on
DMX
On
DMX input present
2. Display: To show the various menus and the selected function
3. 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
4. DMX IN:
For DMX512 link, use 3/5-pin XLR cable to link the unit and DMX controller
5. DMX OUT:
For DMX512 link, use 3/5-pin XLR cable to link the next units
6. ETHERNET: Transfers fixture’s information to a main controller
7. POWER IN: Connects to supply power
8. POWER 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 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 Setting
To select DMX Settings,press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select
Channel Mode, Art-Net Setup, Port A DMX Address or Port B DMX Address.
Channel Mode
To select Channel Mode, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
166 CH,206 CH, 22+144CH or 21 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.
Are-Net Setup
To select Are-Net Setup, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
Ethernet IP Setup or Art-Net Port Setup, press the ENTER button to store. When choose the
Ethernet IP Setup, use the UP/DOWN button to select IP Address or Subnet Mask.When choose
the Art-Net Port Setup, use the UP/DOWN button to select Net, Subnet, Port A Universe or Port B
Universe. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu
mode.
Port A DMX Address
To select Port A DMX Address, press the ENTER button to confirm. 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.
Port B DMX Address (This menu will only appear when the “Channel Mode” has selected the
“22+144 CH”)
To select Port B DMX Address, press the ENTER button to confirm. 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.
Fixture Setting
To select Fixture Setting, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select
DMX Last State, Dimmer Speed, Pan Invert, Tilt Invertor P/T Feedback.
DMX Last State
To select DMX Last State, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
Hold (fixture continues to obey the last command it received Via DMX if DMX signal stops) or
Blackout (fixture blacks out if DMX signal stops), press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU
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button back to the last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.
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.
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.
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.
Display Setting
To select Display Setting, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select
LCD Intensity, LCD Contrast Ratio, Display Invert or Language.
LCD Intensity
Select LCD Intensity, press the ENTER button to confirm, present mode will blink on the display, use
the UP/DOWN button to adjust the value 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.
LCD Contrast Ratio
Select LCD Contrast Ratio, press the ENTER button to confirm, present mode will blink on the
display, use the UP/DOWN button to adjust the value from 1to 30, 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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