Alpha One FALCON SPERBER mini DMX 2000W User manual

Instructions for use
FALCON®
SPERBER
®
mini DMX 2000W

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Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 E XPLANATORY NOTE ............................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 I TEMS SUPPLIED .................................................................................................................................... 4
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................. 5
2.1 E SSENTIALS .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 G ENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................... 5
2.3 I NSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO SAFETY AND USE ..................................................................................... 5
2.4 W ARNING NOTICES ............................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 S TANDARDS , DIRECTIVES , REGULATIONS .............................................................................................. 8
3 INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................ 9
3.1 C URRENT SUPPLY ................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 F IXTURE CONTROL .............................................................................................................................. 10
3.3 I LLUMINANT ....................................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 O PERATING CONDITIONS ..................................................................................................................... 11
3.5 I NSTALLATION - XENON ILLUMINANT ................................................................................................. 12
3.6 I NSTRUCTION OF BEAM ADJUSTING ..................................................................................................... 14
3.7 U NFOCUSSED BEAMS .......................................................................................................................... 15
3.8 F OCUSSED BEAM ................................................................................................................................. 15
3.9 C LEANING ........................................................................................................................................... 16
3.10 T ROUBLE - SHOOTING ........................................................................................................................... 16
4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................................ 17
4.1 T ECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................................................... 17
4.2 DMX .................................................................................................................................................. 18
4.3 PHOTOMETRIC DATA.............................................................................................................................. 21
5 COMPANY AND MANUFACTURER DETAILS................................................................................. 22
5.1 C ONTACT DETAILS .............................................................................................................................. 22
Before installing and using for the first time, please read carefully through these
instructions for use and follow the safety instructions given.

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1Introduction
1.1 Explanatory note
The FALCON
®
SPER B ER
®
mini DMX 2000W is a DMX controlled xenon
searchlight.
This xenon searchlight with integrated electronic power supply is exclusively for
outdoor use*.
*Its domestic use is notpermitted.
The FALCON
®
SPER B ER
®
mini DMX 2000W can be used in a standing position for
special effects and lighting of events. The searchlight, which was developed
particularly for these requirements, is exceptionally versatile in the area of special
light applications.
The illumination of buildings, people, living creatures, orobjects made of any type of
flammable material is not permitted because of the very high intensity of radiation
(infrared heat and ultraviolet).
1.2 Items supplied
The items supplied for the FALCON
®
SPER B ER
®
mini DMX 2000W
Xenon searchlight includes the following components:
Searchlight
User manual
Illuminant

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2Important safety instructions
2.1 Essentials
For your own safety, and to prevent unnecessary damage to your equipment,
observe the following safety instructions:
2.2 General safety instructions
The FALCON
®
SPER B ER
®
mini DMX 2000W is suitable exclusively for
outdoor use*.
*Its domestic use is notpermitted.
Incorrect handling may result in danger to life and limb resulting from heat, light,
radiation, explosion, current, and falling objects. To avoid accidents, the generally
applicable safety regulations must be known and followed.
Before installing and using for the first time, read carefully through these
instructions for use and follow the safety instructions given.
2.3 Instructions relating to safety and use
The safety instructions in these instructions for use are indicated with a hazard
symbol. In addition, the gravity of the danger is indicated with a keyword.
You must follow the measures described for hazard prevention.
CATEGORY 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTION
The keyword "Warning" indicates dangers which can lead to personal injuries up
to and including death.
DANGERTO LIFE DUE TO ELECTRIC CURRENT
This symbol indicates the danger of an electric shock.
CATEGORY 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTION
The keyword "Caution" indicates dangers which can lead to material damage.

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USER INSTRUCTION
User instructions give tips for use, or point to potential sources of error which
could lead to a hazard.
User instructions enable optimum, economical, safe, and environmentally friendly
use and handling of the technology.
In its construction and operational behaviour, this product corresponds to the
applicable European directives and supplementary national requirements where
applicable. Its conformity has been proven.
2.4 Warning notices
Danger from electric shocks
Disconnect the cable fromthe mains socket to prevent electric shocks.
Only after the equipment has been disconnected from the mains is it guaranteed
that there is no direct voltage on the components of the equipment.
Ensure thatthe mains cable is not damaged.
Never operate the equipment if the mains cable is damaged.
Do not remove the lid of the casing under any circumstances.
Have your searchlight repaired and serviced only by specialists qualified and
authorised by Alpha One GmbH.
Improper interference with the equipment can negatively affect the equipment's
electrical safety.
Danger from burns and fire
Every piece of equipment develops heat. However, the degree to which the
equipment heats up is not dangerous.
Because the light is strongly focussed,it is not permitted to illuminate buildings,
flammable objects, people, or living creatures.
However, at somelocations the equipment becomes so hot that a cooling-down
period of at least 15 min. must be allowed before touching these parts.
Ensure sufficient and plentiful ventilation to avoid overheating.
It is forbidden to cover the ventilation slits and the lightexit point.
Never short out defective fuses; instead always replace them with the fuses
specified by the manufacturer in the technical data.
If a fault occurs, a fuse which has an excessive rating or has been shorted out can
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Manufacturer's liability is excluded for accidents to the user from when the
equipment is open
.
Danger from UV radiation and explosion of the illuminant
It is forbidden to operate the searchlight if the covers are removed or the protective
glass is missing. The illuminant creates dangerous UV radiation which can cause
severe injury to skin and eyes unless the corresponding protective equipment is
used.
Without eye protection, never look directly into the beam of the illuminant when it
has been ignited.
A defective, spent, or misshapen illuminant should be replaced immediately by a
qualified technician. The abovementioned faults increase the danger of an
illuminant explosion.
Danger from falling objects
For the correct use as a permanent installation, it should be ensured that a solid
sub-construction is available at the point of use; this should correspond to the
requirements in the specification for the searchlight in terms of size, weightand
safety clearances to be maintained.
The support is to be mounted to this sub-construction with four suitable fastenings.
Throughout the installation, the working area is to be closed off, and it should be
ensured that nobody is present in the danger area.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage occurring as a result of failure to
observe these instructions, and the claimsunder guarantee and warranty are
nullified.

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2.5 Standards, directives, regulations
Safety clearance
Position the equipment on a suitable base which corresponds to the requirements
in the specification for the searchlight in terms of size, weightand safety
clearances to be maintained.
Because of the danger of burns, it should be ensured that during operation nobody
touches the equipment. Also, while the position of the equipment is adjusted
hands, arms, or the head may be caught.
The requirements of standard DIN EN 349 "Safety of machinery; minimum gaps
to avoid crushing of parts of the human body" apply here.
Ventilation
The heat created by this searchlightcan escape to a sufficient extent. Never install
the searchlight in a box or rack where there is insufficient ventilation. Never block
the openingsin the equipment which are needed to allow heat to escape.
Never lean any objects against the equipment.
Maintain a clearance of at least 1.0 m around the equipment, so that the heat which
it creates can escape without hindrance.
Supply voltage
Operate the searchlightonly at the mains voltage shown on the manufacturer's
plate.
Use only voltage supplies which correspond to the local and general safety
regulations, and are protected by overload protection and a leakage protection
switch. To protect against electric shock, ensure that the equipment is correctly
earthed.
The equipment should be connected to the supply voltage only after the
installation or replacement of the illuminant is complete.
Intended
use
The searchlight is designed only for professional use, and its use under domestic
conditions is forbidden.
The FALCON
®
SPER B ER
®
mini DMX 2000W is permitted for use as a
DMX 512 controlled xenon searchlight for effect and event illumination and for
permanent installations.

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3Installation
Power cable
The connection cable is a 3-Pin cable and must be connected to power net
by an authorized person.
Power cable Circuit Breaker
Main switch (Circuit breaker) at front panel under cover shield.
3.1 Current supply
Before the searchlight is operated for the first time, the plug provided should be
fitted only bya qualified person and in accordancewith the applicable regulations.
The FALCON
®
SPER B ER
®
mini DMX 1000W has an internal
electronic power supply. Models are available in various output classes, and have
connection requirements which correspond to the output classes.
FALCON
®
SPER B ER
®
mini
DMX 1000W
Operating voltage
Operating current Power requirement
2.000 W
230V AC 50/60 Hz
Max. tolerances: +-5%
Phase / Neutral / Ground
Max. 13 Ampere 2.800 W
Phase
Neutral
Ground

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perating at an incorrect supply voltage will immediately damage the
ixture will be controlled by an external DMX 512 signal
peration of the FALCON
®
SPER
®
mini DMX 2000W is permitted only
perating the fixture with a non-prescribed illuminant represents a safety risk, and
eplacement of an illuminant may be carried out only by trained specialist
only
may be used.
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internal electronicalcomponents and the illuminant.
Connecting the FALCON
®
SPERBER
®
mini DMX 2000W to an electronic
dimmer system will alsodamage the internal electronics and the illuminant.
Replacement of the mains cable should be carried out only by trained and
qualified specialist personnel.
3.2 Fixture control
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3.3 Illuminant
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with the prescribed illuminant.
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can damage the fixture.
Exceeding the average operating times given by the manufacturer increases the
risk of an illuminant explosion.
ATTENTION :
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personnel.
In doing so, all applicable safety measures should be complied with and enforced.
For illuminant types, illuminant:
OSRAM Xenon Xstage 2000W
It is forbidden to look at the illuminant with the naked eye and without wearing
protective glasses. This can result in damage to the retina or can even cause
blindness.