Acme Thunder User manual

CONTENTS

1. Safety Instruction........................................................................................... 2

2. Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 4

3. Installation and Connection........................................................................... 5

4. Control Panel ................................................................................................. 8

5. How To Set The Unit ...................................................................................... 9

5.1 Main Function.......................................................................................... 9

5.2 Home Position Adjustment .................................................................... 15

6. Control By Universal DMX Controller........................................................... 18

6.1 DMX512 Connection.............................................................................. 18

6.2 Address Setting...................................................................................... 19

6.3 DMX512 Configuration .......................................................................... 20

7. Error Information......................................................................................... 24

8. Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 26

9. Fixture Cleaning ........................................................................................... 26

1. Safety Instruction

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 suitable for wet locations. Do not immerse in water.

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

Please read the instruction carefully which includes important information

about the installation, usage and maintenance.

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.

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.

2. Technical Specifications

Power Voltage:

AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz

Power Consumption:

515W

Light Source:

1188x0.8W RGBW LED

Beam Angle:

110°

Spot Angle:

152°

Dimmer/Strobe:

Smooth dimming from 0-100%; outstanding strobe effect with variable speed

Control:

DMX Channel: 4(8 bit)/8(16 bit)/8/9(16 bit)/16 Channels

Control Mode: DMX512, RDM

Firmware Upgrade via DMX link

Construction:

Display: OLED display

Data In/Out: 3-pin IP XLR (5-pin IP XLR is optional)

Power In/Out: Waterproof Power Connector in/out

Protection Rating: IPX4

Features:

Variable CTO

High brightness, smooth color mixing, powerful wash effect

3 x led zones can be controlled individually

Equipped with a special patented plug structure, can be easily combined with each other or with

other THUNDER series

Dimension/Weight:

503x183x318mm, 10.5kgs

19.8"x7.2"x12.5"in, 23.1lbs

Photometric Diagram:

3. Installation and Connection

The unit should be mounted via its screw holes on the bracket. Always ensure that the unit is

firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating. Always ensure that the structure to

which you are attaching the unit is secure and is able to support a weight of 10 times of the unit’s

weight. Also always use a safety cable that can hold 12 times of the weight of the unit when

installing the fixture.

The equipment must be fixed by professionals. And it must be fixed at a place where is out of the

touch of people and has no one pass by or under it. The installation height of the equipment is

between 0 and 30 meters.

Installation mode of the hanging bracket:Installation mode of a single angle-adjustable

equipment’s hanging bracket:

Installation mode of the bolt: Assembly method between two equipment:

Installation mode of the big hanging bracket (operational):

Assembly method between multiple equipment:

Warning: no more than 7 equipment can be spliced vertically

4. 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. DMX IN:

For DMX512 operation, use 3-pin XLR cable to link the units together (5-pin XLR is optional)

4. DMX OUT:

For DMX512 operation, use 3-pin XLR cable to link the next unit (5-pin XLR is optional)

5. POWER IN: Used to connect to supply power

6. POWER OUT: Used to connect to the next fixture

5. How To Set The Unit

5.1 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 Settings

To select DMX Settings,press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select

DMX Address, Channel Mode or No DMX Status.

DMX Address

To select DMX Address, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to adjust

the address from 001 to 509/505/505/5 0 4/4 9 7 , 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 4

Channel 8 bit, 8 Channel 16 bit, 8 Channel, 9 Channel 16 bit or 16 Channel, 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

Hold(fixture continues to obey the last command it received Via DMX if DMX signal stops),

Blackout(fixture blacks out 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.

Fixture Settings

To select Fixture Settings, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select

Fan Mode, Dimmer Curve, Dimmer Speed or White Balance.

Fan Mode

To select Fan Mode, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Auto

or Silent, 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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Dimmer Curve

To select Dimmer Curve, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN 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(Fast Speed) or Smooth(Slow Speed), 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, Red2, Green2, Blue2, Red3, Green3 or Blue3, 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 Settings

To select Display Settings, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select

Display Invert, Temperature Unit or Display Warning.

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Display Invert

Select Display Invert, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select

Off(normal display) or On(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.

Temperature Unit

Select Temperature Unit, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to

select

℃

℉

, 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 Warning

Select Display Warning, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select

Off or On, 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.

Auto Test

Select Auto Test, press the ENTER button to confirm, the unit will run built-in programs to

automatically test. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or exit menu mode after auto

test.

Manual Test

Select Manual Test, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present channel will show on the

display, use the UP/DOWN button to select channels, press the ENTER button to confirm, then use

the UP/DOWN button to adjust the value, press the ENTER button to store, the fixture will run as

the channel value indicates. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or exit menu mode

idling 30 seconds.

(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.)

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Information

To select Information, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select

Temperature, Fan State, Fixture Use Hour, LED Use Time or Firmware Version.

Temperature

Select Temperature, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select CPU,

LED1, LED2 or LED3, fixture temperature will show on the display, press the MENU button to exit.

Fan State

Select Fan State, press the ENTER button to confirm, fixture fan state will show on the display,

press the MENU button to exit.

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 Time

Select LED Use Time, press the ENTER button to confirm, LED use time 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 to exit.

Factory Restore

To 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 restore), 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 (4/8/8/9 /1 6 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.

5.2 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 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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