ALPHA LITE A Series User manual

LED LIGHTING FOR UHD BROADCASTING
EST.2008
USER MANUAL
BASE LIGHT
A SERIES

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1. Do not open or disassemble the cover to reduce the risk of electric shock.
2. Please wear safety equipment such as safety helmet during work.
3. Be sure to fix the safety chain on the product when installing and moving.
4. Please install the signs below for people to bypass
when install the product on high truss.
5. The work should be done under the direction of approved specialist
who is trained in safety and mechanical installations.
6. The brightness and color temperature before and after aging may be different.
Safety Information
WARNING

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Safety Information 1
Contents 2
[Fixture Information]
Fixture Information 3
FixtureExteriorView 4
Dimensions 5
TechnicalSpecifications 8
PhotometricDiagram 9
[Fixture Installation]
Power Connection 10
DMX Connection 11
[LCD Screen Instruction]
Unlocking 12
Screen Instruction 13
Menu Tree 14
Main Screen by Mode
& Product Information 15
DMX Mode
(Channel Change & Address Setup) 16
User Mode
(Intensity& Color Temperature& Tint Adjust) 17
Color Mode (Custom order only)18
[Extra Function]
Sleep Mode Function 19
Master Function 19
RDM Function 19
Dimming Speed Setup 19
Fixture ID Number Setup 20
Fixture Label Setup 20
[Error Information]
Temperature Sensor 21
Network Connection 21
[Protocols]
DMX Protocols 22
RDM Protocols 25
Contents

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Fixture Information
Flat light source lighting fixture, which is mainly used in broadcast studio, can create a variety of
atmospheres in the set.
Excellent light quality, and average CRI 95~98 / R9, R12 are CRI 90 or higher
Light that does not expose the light source, with less glare, evenly and extremely soft light distribution
High efficiency and light saturation by using Micro diffusing lens, and excellent photometric flatness
2900~6000K color temperature control function
Support RDM network communication and various mode setting possible
Smart touch control method makes it easy and convenient to check all information at a glance
When the DMX signal is shorted, the last signal is maintained.
Long life, reduce maintenance costs and power consumption.
(Option) 2.4GHz Wireless DMX512 support available

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Fixture Exterior View
Yoke
Smart Touch
LCD Screen
Handle
Connector
Panel
Fixed Knob

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Dimensions (A1840)
mm
(inch)

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Dimensions (A2440)
mm
(inch)

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Dimensions (A2460)
mm
(inch)

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Technical Specifications
A1840 (A4) A2440 (A6) A2460 (A8)
Physical Size 570 x 295 x 155mm 540 x 351 x 155mm 714 x 378 x 155mm
Beam Angle 135°
Weight (kg/lbs) 6.3 / 13.9 7.9 / 17.4 10.5 / 23.1
Handling Adjusting Sliding Stirrup, High Strength Tilt Lock
Mounting 16mm / 28mm
Tilt Angle ±270°
Power Supply Range AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 150W 200W 300W
White Light (CCT) Full 2,900~6,000K (VCT)
CRI 95~98
TLCI 95~98
Dimming 0~100% Continuous
CCT Deviation ±100K
Control 5-PIN DMX In and Out, Smart Touch LCD Controller, RDM, (Option) Wireless DMX512, Wireless RDM
Remote Device Management Supported
Ambient Temperature Operation -20~45°C
IP Rating IP20
Estimated LED Lifetime Over 50,000 hours
▪This specification data isbased on the aging state of the equipment,and the brightness and color temperature before and after agingmay be different .

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Photometric Diagram
A1840
A2440
A2460
320
505
788
138
210
310
76
112
164
47
70
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Power Connection
1. Observe the proper voltage range
2. If power is supplied outside the range, noise may be generated from the SMPS.
3. If the operating voltage is out of the proper voltage range,
SMPS function may be degraded or damaged.
AC power at 100-240V, 50-60Hz
1. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH
2. POWER IN
3. POWER OUT
4. DMX IN
5. DMX OUT
6. USB PORT(forFirmwareUpdate)
(Do not connect USB
without administrator's permission.)

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DMX Connection
1-Shield
2-Signal (-)
3-Signal (+)
4-Not Connected
5-Not Connected
1-Shield
2-Signal (-)
3-Signal (+)
4-Not Connected
5-Not Connected
DMX-INPUT
XLR Mounting-plugs
DMX-OUTPUT
XLR Mounting-sockets
3-pin or 5-pin XLR sockets are equipped for DMX input and output, depending on user needs.
Connect the controller to a lighting, or lighting fixture to other lighting fixture.
If user uses a standard DMX controller, the DMX output of the controller can connect directly
to the DMX input of the first fixture in the DMX chain.
User must use an adapter cable for connect the DMX controller to other XLR output.
Connect the DMX output of the first lighitng fixture in DMX chain to the DMX input of the next fixture, and connect one
output to the input of the next fixture until all fixtures are connected.
In the last lighting fixture, the DMX cable must be end with a terminator(120 Ω resistor)
in DMX output signal (+, -).

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Unlocking
Main Screen (Locked) Fixture ID Screen (Locked)
When the fixture is turned on, the Smart Touch screen automatically locked.
To unlock the touch screen, touch the finger icon( ) three times.
If you do not touch for 30 seconds, the lock is reset.
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Screen Instructions
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Current Mode
Display DMX MODE or USER MODE or COLOR MODE.
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Current Channel Mode
Display current channel mode (only display on DMX MODE)
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DMX512 Address
Display current DMX512 Address.
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Brightness (Intensity)
Displays the brightness value(0~100%) of the equipment.
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CCT (Correlated Color Temperature)
Displays the color temperature(2900~6000K) of the equipment.
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Fixture
Current Temperature The current temperature of the instrument is detected and displayed in °C.
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Activated Function Control Bar
Adjust the selected function among Intensity, Color Temperature and Tint.
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Home
Return to the main screen
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DMX512 Mode & Address Setup
Set channel mode and DMX512 address
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User Mode Setup
Set ‘Intensity’, ‘CCT’, and ‘Tint’ manually
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ColorModeSetup(
Customorderonly)Set ‘RGB’ lighting color, ‘Saturation’, and ‘Intensity’
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Setting
Setting or changing the function of the equipment.
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Fixture ID
Displays numbers for equipment management.
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Equipment Information
Displays the help that describes the screen.
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Screen Rotation
LCD screen is rotated 180°for each touch.
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Sleep Mode Setup
Activate and deactivate LCD Auto off function
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Master Setup
Activate and deactivate Master function
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RDM Mode Setup
Activate and deactivate RDM function
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Dimming Speed Setup
Set dimming speed
1 2
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4 5
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15
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Main Screen (Unlocked)
Setting Screen
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Menu Tree
ΘSetting
Sleep mode setup
Master function setup
RDM mode setup
Dimming speed setup
ΘInformation
Description of each function
ΘFixture ID
ΘFixture ID screen
Fixture ID number input
ΘInformation
Description of fixture ID
ΘInformation
Basic equipment information
ΘRotate
ΘHome (Main screen)
ΘDMX512 Mode
DMX mode select
DMX address input
ΘInformation
DMX channel value
ΘUser Mode
Intensity setup
Color temperature setup
Tint setup (Custom order only)
ΘInformation
Description of each function
ΘColor Mode (Custom order only)
RGB color setup
Saturation setup
White setup
ΘFull screen
Individual RGB setup and Preset
ΘInformation
RGBW value

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Main Screen by Mode & Product Information
The current mode is displayed among DMX mode, user mode and color mode(not applicable model) in the upper left corner of
the main screen, and the DMX address number of the equipment is displayed in the middle with a yellow number.
At the bottom, the current lighting value and fixture temperature are displayed, and some lighting value can be adjusted on the
main screen by touching the value.
User can check information such as manufacturer, product model name, firmware version, UID
number, current temperature of equipment, usage time of equipment, LED usage time, website,
manual download link, etc. by clicking the INFO button on the main screen.
Through each ‘Menu – INFO’ touch, user can check the menu description and functions
Description and
function of each menu
(DMX MODE) (USER MODE) (COLOR MODE)

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DMX Mode Channel Change & Address Setup
- 1 (1 Ch Mode) : Dimming
- 2 (2 Ch Mode) : Dimming, CCT
Pressing the Info button in DMX512 MODE, displays each channel information and value.
To return to the previous screen, press the Info button again.
*Support channels and features vary by product.
User can move to the DMX channel change screen by selecting ‘DMX512 MODE’ button in main screen.
In DMX512 MODE screen, user can select DMX channel mode on top tap, and input DMX512 address
by pressing the number pad.
- DMX MODE : It is used to adjust by DMX512 signal.

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User Mode Setup & Intensity / CCT / Tint Adjust
User can move to the User Mode change screen by selecting ‘USER MODE’ button
or press ‘Current Intensity’, ‘Current CCT’, ‘Current Tint’ in main screen to activate function control bar.
In USER MODE screen, select the bar user want to change to activate(Orange color),
and can adjust the activated value by dragging.
Drag the activated bar close to the desired value, and then touch to set the exact value.
- USER MODE : It is used when the user directly manipulates the equipment.
Intensity : The number indicates the current brightness value of the fixture and is displayed from 0 to 100%.
CCT : The number indicates the current color temperature value of the fixture and is displayed from 2,900 to 6,000K.
Tint : The number indicates the current tint(Gamma) value of the fixture and is displayed from -1.00(Magenta) to +1.00(Green).
Pressing the Info button in USER MODE, displays description of each function.
To return to the previous screen, press the Info button again.
*Tint function does not work for equipment
that does not support COLOR MODE.

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Color Mode Setup & RGB / Hue / Saturation / White Adjust
User can move to the Color mode change screen by selecting ‘COLOR MODE’ button in main screen.
In COLOR MODE screen, select the bar user want to change to activate orange color, and can adjust the activated value by dragging.
Individual RGB value adjustment and preset (#1~9) can be specified through the button.
Fine adjustment of RGB values and the number of presets can be changed through the up, down, left and right arrows.
After adjusting the desired value, press ‘Enter’ to return to the COLOR MODE screen.
- Color Mode : It is used when the user directly manipulates the equipment.
Color Wheel Gradient : Touch or drag the color user want.
Hue : Drag and select the Hue user want.
Saturation : The number indicates the current saturation value of the fixture and is displayed from 0 to 100%.
White : The number indicates the current White LED brightness value of the fixture and is displayed from 0 to 100%.
Pressing the Info button in COLOR MODE, displays description of each function.
To return to the previous screen, press the Info button again.
*On product that do not
support COLOR MODE,
‘Color Mode is not available.’
is displayed.

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Extra Function –Sleep Mode / Master / RDM / Dimming Speed
Additional settings besides the main icons can be setup
by selecting SETTING button in main screen.
In SETTING, user can set SLEEP MODE, MASTER, RDM, and
DIMMING SPEED features. Each time touch the SLEEP MODE,
MASTER SETUP, RDM MODE user can select On or Off, and
DIMMIN SPEED SETUP can be activated by touching,
and press +, - to adjust the value.
Sleep mode setup(Default=Off) : Set the feature that the screen automatically turn off after 30 seconds,
if there is no touch operation. If Off, it is always on while power is on.
Master setup(Default=Off) : Set the feature that allows user to synchronize and control all fixtures without a console connection.
If Off, the DMX signal will follow.
RDM setup (Default=On) : Set the feature that enables bi-directional wireless communication through RDM equipment.
If Off, this equipment will not be searched on RDM equipment.
Dimming speed setup : The number indicates the current dimming speed value of the fixture and is displayed from 0 to 40.
The higher the value, the slower the dimming speed, and ’15’ is default speed.
Pressing the Info button in SETTING,
displays description of each function.
To return to the previous screen,
press the Info button again.
Ex)
★Master Setting Precautions
1. Remove the DMX IN connection in the Master equipment.
2. In the same network, set only one equipment to master.
3. Set all equipments to the same channel mode as the Master.
4. After setting the master, individual operation of
non-master equipments may cause error.