ALPHA LITE A-Plus Series Owner's manual

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A-PLUS SERIES
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USER MANUAL USER MANUAL
BOOKBOOK

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

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Contents
Power Connection
DMX Connection
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Fixture Installation
Unlocking
Screen Instruction
Menu Tree
Main Screen by Mode
& Product Information
DMX Mode
(Channel Change & Address Setup)
User Mode
(Intensity & Color Temperature & Tint Adjust)
Color Mode
(RGB & Hue & Saturation & White Adjust)
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LCD Screen Instruction
Safety Information 1
Sleep Mode Function
RDM Function
Dimming Speed Setup
Master Function
Fixture ID Number Setup
Device Label Setup
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Extra Function
Temperature Sensor
Network Connection
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Error Information
Cross Fader
Color Macro
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Extra Information
DMX Protocols
RDM Protocols
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Protocols
Fixture Information
Fixture Exterior View
Dimensions
Accessory Options
Technical Specifications
Photometry Data
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Fixture Information

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A8-PLUS
Product name.
⇒Flat light source lighting fixture, which is mainly used in broadcast studio
⇒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
⇒2500~10000K color temperature control function
⇒R, G, B Full Color LEDs are combined to create a scene for all acting parts and a variety of
atmospheres
⇒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
⇒Long life, reduce maintenance costs and power consumption.
Product name. A8-PLUS

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

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Dimensions

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Pole operation yoke
· Pan & Tilt
Soft box
· Detachable
Honeycomb
· Detachable
Accessory Options

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Technical Specifications
LED Chip Type 0.5W 3030 PKG LED / 0.5W RGB 5050 PKG LED
Estimated LED Lifetime (hours) 50,000
White Light (K) 2,500~10,000 (VCT)
Full Color Light Full RGB+W (4Color Gamut with Hue and Saturation Control)
Color Rendition (%) CRI 97 / TLCI 97
Dimming (%) 0~100 (16-bit)
Light Aperture Size (mm/inch) 571 x 240 / 22.5 x 9.5
Beam Angle ( °) (Standard) 135
Signal Control 5-Pin DMX In and Out
Individual Control Smart Touch LCD Controller
Supported Protocol DMX512 / RDM
(Optional) Supported Protocol DMX512 Wireless / RDM Wireless
Remote Device Management Supported
Channel Function Dimming / CCT / Tint / RGBW / Cross Fader / Color Macro
Power Input Voltage AC 100-240V / 50~60Hz
Power Consumption (W) 400
Ambient Temperature
Operation ( °C) -20~45
Spigot Mounting (mm) 16 / 28
Tilt Angle ( °) + / - 90
Body Dimensions
(mm/inch) (WHD) 685 x 320 x 170 / 27 x 12.6 x 6.7
Full Dimensions with Manual
Yoke (mm/inch) (WHD) 781 x 434 x 170 / 30.8 x 17.1 x 6.7
Body Weight (kg/lbs) 9.7 / 21.4
Full Weight with Manual Yoke
(kg/lbs) 10.9 / 24
Protection Class IP20
* This specification data is based on the aging state of the equipment,
and the brightness and color temperature before and after aging may be different.

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0m 1m 3m 5m 7m 9m
135° 1040 402 213 136
5600K5600K
Photometry Data
Distance(m)
Illuminance(lux)

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Power Connection
AC power at 100-240V, 50-60Hz
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POWER IN
DMX IN
POWER OUT
DMX OUT
POWER ON/OFF SWITCH
USB PORT
(for ADMINISTRATOR ONLY)
※Do not connect USB without
administrator's permission.
1. Observe the proper voltage rang.
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.
WARNING
Power Pass-Thru : Based on operating voltage 240V and using the cable provided
by ALPHA LITE.
IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT
IN OUT IN OUT
<Connect 01>Start
connection
<Connect 02> <Connect 03>
<※ Max Connect 8><Connect 07>
Recommended 6 devices
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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.
⑴Shield
⑵Signal (-)
⑶Signal (+)
⑷Not Connected
⑸Not Connected
⑴Shield
⑵Signal (-)
⑶Signal (+)
⑷Not Connected
⑸Not Connected
DMX-INPUT
XLR Mounting-plugs
DMX-OUTPUT
XLR Mounting-sockets
1. Connect the DMX output of the first lighitng fixture in DMX chain to the DMX input of
the next fixture.
2. Connect one output to the input of the next fixture until all fixtures are connected.
3. In the last lighting fixture, the DMX cable must be end with a terminator(120 Ω resistor)
in DMX output signal (+, -).
WARNING
DMX Connection

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Unlocking
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.
〔Main Screen (Locked) 〕
〔Fixture ID Screen (Locked) 〕
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Screen Instructions
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〔Main Screen (Unlocked) 〕 〔 Setting Screen 〕
01 Current Mode Display DMX MODE or USER MODE or COLOR MODE.
02 Fixture Current Temperature The current temperature of the instrument is detected and
displayed in °C.
03 DMX512 Address Display current DMX512 Address.
04 Brightness (Intensity) Displays the brightness value(0~100%) of the equipment.
05 CCT (Correlated
Color Temperature) Displays the color temperature(2500~10000K) of the equipment.
06 Tint(Gamma) Displays the tint value(-1.00~+1.00) of the equipment.
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(In USER MODE) Activated
function control bar
Adjust the selected function
among Intensity, Color Temperature and Tint.
(In DMX MODE)
Current channel mode Display current channel mode. *Only display on DMX MODE
08 Home Return to the main screen
09 DMX512 Mode &
Address Setup Set channel mode and DMX512 address
10 User Mode Setup Set ‘Intensity’, ‘CCT’ and ‘Tint’ manually.
11 Color Mode Setup Set ‘RGB’ lighting color, ‘Saturation’, and ‘Intensity’
12 Setting Setting or changing the function of the equipment.
13 Fixture ID Displays numbers for equipment management.
14 Equipment Information Displays the help that describes the screen.
15 Screen Rotation LCD screen is rotated 180° for each touch.
16 Sleep Mode Setup Activate and deactivate LCD Auto off function
17 Master Setup Activate and deactivate Master function
18 RDM Mode Setup Activate and deactivate RDM function
19 Dimming Speed Setup Set dimming speed

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Menu Tree
DMX512 Mode
User Mode
Color Mode
Setting
Fixture ID
Information
Rotate
DMX mode select
Intensity setup
RGB color setup
Sleep mode setup
Fixture ID screen
Basic equipment information
DMX address input
Color temperature setup
Saturation setup
Master function setup
Information
Tint setup
White setup
RDM mode setup
DMX channel value
Description of each function
Individual RGB setup and Preset
RGBW value
Description of each function
Description of fixture ID
Information
Full screen
Dimming speed setup
Information
Information
Fixture ID number input
Information
Home [ Main screen ]

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Main Screen by Mode &
Product Information
Each 'MENU' ▶ Touch the 'INFO' ▶ User can check the menu description and functions.
The current mode is displayed in the upper left corner of the main screen among DMX mode,
user mode and color mode, 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.
〔DMX MODE 〕 〔 USER MODE 〕 〔 COLOR MODE 〕
HOME DMX MODE USER MODE COLOR MODE
INFO
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.
HOME
Main Screen by Mode Information
Product Information

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DMX Mode Channel Change &
Address Setup
※To return to the previous screen, press the 'INFO' button again.
INFO
DMX512 MODE SCREEN Displays each channel information and value.
- 1 (1 Ch Mode) : Dimming
- 3 (3 Ch Mode) : Dimming, CCT
- 5 (5 Ch Mode) : Dimming, CCT, Tint, Cross Fader, Color Macro
- 8 (8 Ch Mode) : Dimming, CCT, Tint, Cross Fader, Red, Green, Blue, White
* Support channels and features vary by product.
information
DMX MODE : It is used to adjust value by DMX512 signal.
DMX512 MODEHOME Move to the DMX channel change screen.
In DMX512 MODE screen, user can select DMX channel mode on top tap.
▶Input DMX512 address by pressing the number pad.

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User Mode Setup
& Intensity / CCT / Tint Adjust
USER MODE : It is used when the user directly manipulates the equipment.
Move to user-operable screen to change Intensity/CCT/Tint. USER MODEHOME
'Current Intensity'
'Current CCT'
'Current Tint'
OR
※In DMX mode, even if you press the current value on the main screen,
the bottom bar is not active.
USER MODE screen ▶Touch the function you want to change ▶Active in Orange ▶
Adjust the value with touch or drag.
Drag the activated bar close to the desired value,
and then touch , to set the exact value.
Activate control bar and adjust value directly
according to selected function.
※To return to the previous screen, press the 'INFO' button again.
- 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 2,500~10,000Kelvin.
- Tint : The number indicates the current tint(Gamma) value of the fixture and is displayed from -1.00(Magenta) to +1.00(Green).
INFO
USER MODE SCREEN Displays description of each function.
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Color Mode Setup & RGB / Hue /
Saturation / White Adjust
Move to user-operable screen to change Hue/Saturation.
HOME
※Press the INFO button again to return to the 'COLOR MODE' screen.
INFO
COLOR MODE SCREEN Displays description of each function.
- 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%.
information
COLOR MODE
COLOR MODE : It is used when the user directly manipulates the equipment.
COLOR MODE screen ▶Touch the function you want to change ▶Active in Orange ▶
Adjust the value with touch or drag.
- Individual RGB value adjustment and saving 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’ ▶It returns to the COLOR MODE screen.

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Extra Function
– Sleep Mode / Master / RDM / Dimming Speed
SETTING screen ▶Touch ON/OFF the function you want to change among SLEEP
MODE, MASTER, and RDM MODE ▶Active in Orange ▶Set ON/OFF
- DIMMING SPEED SETUP can be activated by touching, and press , to adjust the value.
※Press the INFO button again to return to the setting screen.
INFO
SETTING SCREEN Displays description of each function.
SETTING
HOME Move to additional settings other than the main icon.
- Sleep mode setup
(Default=Off)
The function to automatically turn off the screen when there is no operation
for 30 seconds. If OFF, it is always on the screen while power is on.
- Master setup
(Default=Off)
The function to synchronize and user control all connected fixtures without
a console connection. If OFF, the DMX signal will follow.
- RDM setup
(Default=On)
The function to enable two-way wireless communication through RDM
equipment. If OFF, it is not detected by 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
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Extra Function
– Sleep Mode / Master / RDM / Dimming Speed
- Remove 'DMX in' cable.
- Set ‘Master Enable’
- Set the same
channel mode.
- Operation After setting.
- Connecting
'DMX in & out' cable.
- Set ‘Master Disable’
- Set the same
channel mode.
- No operation
after setting.
Master Setup
•The master slave function allows to synchronize and control all connected lighting
fixtures through the DMX signal without a console connection.
•If a problem occurs in the console or communication line, it is possible to control
the brightness and CCT and color with only the lighting fixture.
•Main screen ▶Setting ▶Touch MASTER SETUP, the function turns on. (2 Touch)
•Functions available with one setting of the first lighting fixture.
〔Main Screen 〕 〔 Fixture ID Screen 〕
Touch!
Touch!
DMX cable connect