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.
O
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
F
(Page 18 of this manual)
3.3 Illuminant
O B ER
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.

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3.4 Operating conditions
The FALCON
®
SPER B ER
®
mini DMX 2000W is a xenon searchlight which can
be used only as a permanent installation. The searchlight may be operated only in
a standing installation position.
Its IP-54 classification allows the searchlight to beinstalled in a permanent
outdoor position.
The working temperature range is from –17°C to +52°C, free of condensation.
To avoid endangering the functioning of the equipment, it must be ensured that a
sufficient and uninterrupted supply of air is guaranteed.
It should be avoided that water or other liquids, dust, sand, earth, sawdust or leaves
are sucked in, and that they thereby enter into the searchlight.
Blocking or covering the ventilation slits is not permitted, and would inevitably
result in the destruction of the illuminant and damage to the equipment.
Installation
For the correct use in 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 fixed 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.
Change of position
If the searchlight is subject to an abrupt change in temperature (cold/warm), a
waiting period of at least 30 minutes must be maintained to allow the escape of
any condensation which may build up inside the searchlight.

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3.5 Installation - xenon illuminant
The following instructions and safety measures should be observed when installing
the xenon illuminant:
•Handle the illuminant only in the safety packaging provided for this
purpose.
•When handling xenon illuminants, it is obligatory to wear appropriate
protective clothing (face protection, leather jacket, and leather gloves).
See attachment "Handling OSRAM XBO illuminants".
•Before opening the lamp, ensure that the equipment is disconnected
from the mains, and that it cannot be switched on again unintentionally.
•To be able to replace the illuminant the upper glass holding plate must
be removed from the lamp housing.
•After removing the brass M8 nut on the ignition rod, the anode cable
can be released.
•The illuminant can now be unscrewedfrom the illuminant socket by an
anticlockwiseturning motion.
•After the illuminant has been placed safely in theprotective packaging
provided for this purpose, the threaded brass socket must be removed
from the cathode connection of the illuminant. The socket is held in
place by two M3 grub screws with Allen key heads.
•When installing a new illuminant, the brass socket should be refitted to
the illuminant and fixed with the grub screws.
•The installation of the new illuminant is made into the lower illuminant
holder by means of a clockwise turning motion.
•Special care must be taken here that the illuminant is not screwed in too
firmly or with excessiveforce, as this may result in the bursting of the
illuminant.
•After the anode cable has been reconnected to the ignition rod and fixed
with the M8 nut, the glass holding plate must be refitted.
•After the illuminant has been replaced, it is necessary to readjust the
beam.

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1. Step: Unlock all four screws from head cover. (Allen key needed)
Head cover screw
Head cover screw
Head cover screw
Head cover screw
2. Connect Anode adapter and Cathode adapter to the lamp.
(Allen key needed)
Anode Adapter
3. Check if the reflector is clean.
Reflector
4. The installation of the new illuminant is made into the lower illuminant holder by means of
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Nut for ignitor cable
5. After the anode cable has been reconnected to the ignition rod and fixed with the M8 nut,
the glass holding plate must be refitted.
6. After the illuminant has been replaced, it is necessary to readjust the beam.
3.6 Instruction of beam adjusting
1. Switch on the fixture
2. Use a 17mm wrench tool to adjustall three axis.
Use each screw several times to find the optimal focus point.
The adjustment will take maximum 2 minutes.
Beam Adjustment screw
Attention:
The focus is pre-adjusted, so it is only necessary to turn the 17mm wrench tool only in
small degrees steps without much energy to find the optimum focus point.
All three adjustment screws must be adjusted.

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3.7 Unfocussed beams
Incorrect beam attitudes
3.8 Focussed beam
On all axles optimized
beam attitude

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3.9 Cleaning
The cleaning and maintenance of the components in the head may be carried out
only by qualified and trained specialist personnel.
To maintain the optimum efficiency ofthe searchlight, the safety glass inside the
light exit opening must be kept clean. This cleaning has a significant effect in
creating top-quality and perfect light beams.
Clean the glass when cool with a glass cleaner and a lint-free cleaning cloth.
Avoid touching the glass surface with the bare hands.
To ensure that optimum cooling is maintained, check the exterior protective covers
for the fan at regular intervals.
3.10 Trouble-shooting
Problem Cause Remedy
No electrical supply
Is mains cable connected to the
electrical supply?
Is the mains switch switched
on?
Equipment is dead
Circuit breaker is switched off Switch on the circuit breaker
behind the inspection flap.
Circuit breaker trips Short circuit inthe equipment Repair must be carried out only
by qualified personnel
Defective illuminant Repair must be carried out only
by qualified personnel
Ignition occurs, but illuminant
does not start Short exists inactivation circuit Repair must be carried out only
by qualified personnel
Equipment is too hot Check external air supply
Defective cooling Repair must be carried out only
by qualified personnel
Defective illuminant Repair must be carried out only
by qualified personnel
Illuminant is spent Repair must be carried out only
by qualified personnel
Illuminant is switched off
Internal voltage supplyis
defective
Repair must be carried out only
by qualified personnel

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4System description
4.1 Technical data
FALCON
®
SPER B ER
®
mini DMX 2000W
Power
Supply System Internal electronic current supply, 98% PFC
Working voltage 230VAC +-5%, 50/60Hz, max. tolerance: +-5%
3-phase, neutral, ground
Power
requirement 2.800W
Working temperature -17°C up to +52°C, free of condensing
1.4°F up to 126.6°F, free of condensing
Housing Material Aluminium / Stainless steel; service friendly design
Colour Grey/Silver, RAL9006
Protection class IP 54
Illuminant
Types OSRAM Xstage 2000W
Average service
life 1.000 h
Colour
temperature
6.000 K
Reflector
Material Stainless steel with high precision nickel-rhodium/dichroic coating
Diameter 200 mm / 7,87 inches
Functions
Lamp on/off, ignitable when hot, strobe, dimmer, rotation, manual
focus
Control Digital DMX 512, 5-pin connector
Dimensions Size (H x B x D) 840 x 477 x 477 mm
33.07 x 18.78 x 18.78 inches
Weight 41 kg

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4.2 DMX
The fixture will be controlled over an external DMX512 signal. The fixture must be
connected to an external DMX512 control desk. Before using the DMX start address must be
selected with the external wired program unit, the “Control 1”.
DMX out
DMX in
Plug for program unit
DMX program unit

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When controller is connected to fixturethe „alpha one“ logo appears in the display
After pressing the “M” button the actual DMX start-address appears in the display
After pressing the “M” button the main menu appears in the display
After pressing the “down” button the displays show inverted “DMX SetUp” appears inthe display

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After pressing the „E“ button the displays shows inverted „DMX Address“ in the display
After pressing the „Enter“ button the display shows the actual DMX address in the display
DMX start address can be changed by pressing the upor the down buttons
After pressing the “E” button the new DMX start address will be saved
After pressing the “M” button two times the main menu will be back in the display