Altman AP-150 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
AP150_USERS_MANUAL_20221007
AP-150 RGBW PAR
LED LUMINAIRE
USER MANUAL

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Preface
The document provides basic information on installation and operational instructions for a quali-
fied, trained installer. These instructions provide information for the following product:
AP-150 RGBW PAR LED LUMINAIRE
Additional product information can be found on our web site at
www.altmanlighting.com or by scanning the QR code to the right.

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When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.
3. Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to tampering by
unauthorized personnel.
4. Operate only in approved environments. Do not operate outside unless product is designed to do so.
5. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
6. Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
7. Refer service to qualified personnel.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: You must have access to a main circuit breaker or other power disconnect device before installing
any wiring. Be sure that power is disconnected by removing fuses or turning the main circuit breaker off before
installation. Installing the device with power on may expose you to dangerous voltages and damage the device. A
qualified electrician must perform this installation.
WARNING: Refer to National Electrical Code® and local codes for cable specifications. Failure to use proper cable
can result in damage to equipment or danger to personnel.
WARNING: This equipment is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric Code® and local
regulations. Before any electrical work is performed, disconnect power at the circuit breaker or remove the fuse to
avoid shock or damage to the control. It is recommended that a qualified electrician perform this installation.
WARNING: This Lighting Fixture IS NOT for residential installation or use.
WARNING: The structure where fixture(s) is to be mounted must be capable of supporting the weight of the fixture
and its accessories. This fixture is for temporary, portable mounting only.
WARNING: The light source contained in this luminaire shall only be replaced by the manufacturer or his
service agent or a similar qualified person.
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE INSTALLATION CODE
BY A PERSON FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE
HAZARDS INVOLVED.
CE PRODUIT DOIT ÊTRE INSTALLÉ SELON LE CODE D’INSTALLATION PERTINENT, PAR UNE
PERSONNE.
CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO ENSURE CORRECT BRANCH CIRCUIT CONDUCTOR.
CONSULTER UN ÉLECTRICIEN QUALIFIÉ POUR VOUS ASSURER QUE LES CONDUCTEURS DE LA
DÉRIVATION SONT ADÉQUATS.
Product Safety Notices
Warnings
Important Information

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FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to cor-
rect the interference at his own expense.
Altman Lighting Product Warranty
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(except for spare parts or products Altman does not manufacture) for a period of FIVE (5) years and ONE (1) day from date of shipment
to correct by repair or replacement any part defect due to faulty material or workmanship.
Altman warrants for NINETY (90) days any spare part it manufactures. On spare parts or products Altman does not manufacture,
including, but not limited to, lamps, sockets, lenses, roundels, electronics, ignitors, ballasts, etc.; Altman will grant the same war-
ranty given Altman by its vendors. Altman assumes no responsibility for damage or faulty performance caused by misuse, improper
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number and the product must be returned (shipping prepaid) to the factory at:
1400 East. 66th Avenue
Denver, CO 80229 USA
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Table Of Contents
Important Information 3
About this Manual 6
Product Descriptions 6
Accessories 6
AP-150 PAR LED Overview 7
AP-150 Luminaires Components 7
Installation And Setup 8
Overview 8
Power Connection Warnings 8
Connecting Power 8
Connecting DMX 9
DMX - XLR Connectors 9
Rear Panel 9
Daisy-Chaining Units 9
C-Clamp Installation 10
Safety Cable Installation 10
Mounting 11
Adjusting Tilt 11
Menu System 12
Menu Overview 12
Status LED Indicators 12
LCD Display 13
QR Code 13
Home Screen 13
Menu - General Navigation 14
Setting DMX Address from the Home Screen 14
Main Menu 15
Status Menu 17
Manual Menu 18
Zoom Control Menu 19
Fan Control 20
General Settings Menu 20
Factory Default 23
DMX Control Maps 24
RGBW 16 Bit Direct Mode (15 Channels) 24
RGBW 8 Bit Direct Mode ( 10 Channels) 27
HSIC Mode ( 10 Channels) 30
RGB Mode ( 8 Channels) 33
Recording Color Presets from a Console 36
Fan Control Channel 36
CCT DMX Values 36
RDM CONTROL AND TABLES 37
RDM Parameter IDs 37
RDM Feature - TECH Identify 37
Cleaning And Care 40
Troubleshooting 41
Troubleshooting Guide 41
Technical specifications 42
AP-150 RGBW Par LED Specifications 42

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About this Manual
Product Descriptions
The document provides installation and operation instructions for the following products:
• AP-150 RGBW LED Luminaires
Please read all instructions before installing or using this product. Retain this manual for future reference.
Model Number Description
AP-150-RGBW-B* AP-150 RGBW Par Luminaire, Black
AP-150-RGBW-B-PCED* AP-150 RGBW Par Luminaire with Power Input Cable (PCL-PBG-12-5, PowerCON (blue) to Edison
Male, 5-foot 20A power input cable), Black
AP-150-RGBW-B-PCBE* AP-150 RGBW Par Luminaire with Power Input Cable (PCL-BARE-12-5, PowerCON (blue) to bare end,
5-foot 20A power input cable), Black
The document provides installation and operation instructions for the following products:
Model Number Description
510 Malleable Iron Pipe Clamp
AP150BD-BK AP-150-RGBW LED Par 4-Leaf Barn Door
AP150TH-BK AP-150-RGBW LED Par Top Hat
PCL-BARE-12-5 PowerCON (blue) to bare end, 5-foot 20A power input cable
PCL-2P&G-12-5 PowerCON (blue) to Stage Pin Male, 5-foot 20A power input cable
PCL-PBG-12-5 PowerCON (blue) to Edison Male, 5-foot 20A power input cable
PCL-TLG-12-5 PowerCON (blue) to L5-20P Twist Lock Male, 5-foot 20A power input cable
PCTJ-12-5 5-Foot, 20 Amp, PowerCON In to PowerCON Out feed-through jumper Cable
PCTJ-12-10 10-Foot, 20 Amp, PowerCON In to PowerCON Out feed-through jumper Cable
PCTJ-12-15 15-Foot, 20 Amp, PowerCON In to PowerCON Out feed-through jumper Cable
PCTJ-12-25 25-Foot, 20 Amp, PowerCON In to PowerCON Out feed-through jumper Cable
PCTJ-COUPLER PowerCON coupler (PowerCON In to PowerCON Out to link cables)
SC-36-BK 36-Inch Black Safety Cable with Spring Clip
Accessories
Contact your Authorized Altman Lighting Dealer for price and availability of all accessories for AP-150-RGBW. Additional information
can be found on the Altman Lighting web site at www.altmanlighting.com.
* - Note: This luminaire does not include C-clamp (510) or Safety Cable (SC-36-BK). These items must be ordered / purchased separately.

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AP-150 PAR LED Luminaire Overview
AP-150 Luminaires Components
Split Yoke Assembly
(For Pipe or Floor Mounting)
Accessory
Holder Clip
Front Lens
Assembly
Safety Cable
Attachment Point
Rear of Unit:
- Menu System
- Power In / Out
- DMX In / Out
Yoke Locking
Knob
Figure 1: AP150 Model Features
Note: The features illustrated in this section are to familiarize users with the basic components and features of the fixtures. The next
chapters will provide detailed information on connections, mounting, and menu operation. For technical specifications, refer to
“Technical Specifications” on page 43.
NOTE: A safety cable (not supplied with unit, sold separately)
should be used and may be required by local and/or national
codes when hanging this luminaire.

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Installation And Setup
Overview
The AP-150 RGBW Par LED Luminaire is designed as a portable Par fixture. The unit can be mounted via a C-clamp (sold separately)
or used on the ground using the fixture’s kickstand yoke.
Power Connection Warnings
Before performing any field wiring, refer to and read the warnings contained in “Important Information” on page 3.
WARNING! The AP-150 RGBW Par LED Luminaire should be connected to a constant circuit or a relay device. It should never
be connected to a dimmer or circuit controlled by a dimmer. Read “Connecting Power” on page 8 carefully on how to properly
connect your fixture.
WARNING! The maximum allowable input current is 20 Amps. Do not overload circuits! Luminaires must be supplied by a
branch circuit protected by a maximum 20 Amp circuit protector. Doit être alimenté par un circuit de dérivation protégé par un
maximum de 20 ampères circuit protecteur. Ne surchargez pas les circuits!
WARNING! When using the daisy-chain connection method, only connect your AP-150 RGBW Par LED Luminaire to AC Output
Connection of other AP-150 RGBW Par LED Luminaires. DO NOT CONNECT OTHER TYPES OF LUMINAIRES OR DEVICES! The
maximum allowable of number of AP-150 RGBW Par LED Luminaires that can be daisy-chained on one power feed should not
exceed the first fixture’s 16 Amp power rating.
Connecting Power
Units are powered via an AC input cable (sold separately, refer to “Accessories” on page 6 for optional AC input cables) from 100 to
240VAC, 50/60Hz and draw approximately 135 Watts of power. Table 1, outlines the wire colors and their purpose.
Wire Color Purpose
Brown or Black Main / (L)ine
Blue or White (N)eutral
Green/Yellow or Green Ground / Earth
Table1: AC Input Wiring
[0.32"]
8 mm
[0.787”]
20 mm
[0.9”]
PE 23 mm
L
N
POZIDRIV® #1
Recommend Wire Size: 12AWG

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Connecting DMX
The AP-150 RGBW Par LED offers two DMX512 connections. One for DMX Input (from a DMX source) and one DMX throughput
(out). Basic DMX512 installation consists of connecting multiple DMX controlled AP-150 RGBW Par LED together (up to 32 Total
devices per DMX string) in “daisy-chain” fashion. A cable runs from the DMX512 control source to the DMX INPUT connection on
the first luminaire. From the DMX OUTPUT of the luminaire another cable runs to the DMX IN connector on the next luminaire (or
DMX512 device to be controlled).
At the end of each DMX Daisy chain, it is highly recommended that a DMX TERMINATOR (Altman Lighting part
number DMX-5-TERM) is installed on the last luminaire (or device) in the chain.
For more information on installing DMX512 control systems, the following publication is available for purchase from the United
States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT), “Recommended Practice for DMX512: A Guide for Users and Installers, 2nd edition”
(ISBN: 9780955703522).
USITT Contact Information: www.usitt.org
DMX - XLR Connectors
The table to the right shows the pin-out and corre-
sponding DMX signals for a 5-pin XLR connector.
DMX Signal XLR Connector*
Common (Drain) Pin 1
DMX - Pin 2
DMX + Pin 3
Not Used Pin 4
Not Used Pin 5
Table 2: DMX 5-PIN XLR Connector Wiring
Note: * Only those pins shown are used. Remaining pins on connectors are not used.
Rear Panel
The unit has one AC input connector and one AC throughput (out) connector. It is very important that the total current passing through
the unit not exceed the rating indicated on the real panel overlay.
100-240VAC,
50/60 Hz
WARNING!
Connected Load Not
to Exceed 16Amps
AC IN AC OUT
AP-150
AC Power Input
(Blue PowerCON)
AC Power Output
(Grey PowerCON)
Figure 3: AP-150 Rear Panel
Daisy-Chaining Units
When daisy-chaining units, do not exceed the number of units as shown in Table 3. Also, please make sure you have read and under-
stood the warnings contained in this section of the manual (“Power Connection Warnings” on page 8.)
Voltage Maximum Number of Units
120VAC 9
230VAC 14
Table 3: Daisy-Chaining AP-150-RGBW Luminaires
NOTE: For available luminaire to luminaire interconnect power cable, see “Accessories” on page 6.

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The C-Clamp should be installed as shown in Figure 4. Only use the hardware supplied with the c-clamp.
To Install the C-clamp:
1. With luminaire on a flat, sturdy surface, position yoke assembly for easy access as illustrated in Figure 4.
2. Place on 1/2-13 hex bolt, in this order, the 1/2-inch lock washer and then the 1/2-inch flat washer.
3. Insert bolt into hole on yoke assembly.
4. Position c-clamp over bolt and thread bolt into c-clamp.
5. Tighten bolt.
C-Clamp
AP-150 Yoke
1/2-inch (13mm) Mounting Hole
1/2-inch Flat Washer
1/2-inch Lock Washer
1/2-13 Hex Bolt
Figure 4: C-Clamp Installation
C-Clamp Installation
NOTE: A C-Clamp is not
supplied with AP-150 and is
sold separately.
Safety Cable Installation
The safety cable should be installed in accordance to local and national codes.
NOTE: The safety cable (Is not supplied with unit)
should be used and may be required by local and/
or national codes when hanging this luminaire. The
mounting structure must be capable of supporting
the weight of the fixture, lens, cabling, any
accessories, etc.
Safety Cable Anchor Point
Figure 5: Safety Cable Installation

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Mounting
The AP-150 is simple to install and position where work lighting is needed. When mounting the AP-150 Light, you must follow all
national and local codes for safe installation and use. Unit weight, without accessories is 11.2 pounds / 5.08 kilograms.
0.63 in. /
16.0 mm
13.50 in. /
342.9 mm
9.06 in. /
230.1 mm
5.13 in. /
130.3 mm
9.19 in. /
233.4 mm
5.38 in. /
136.7 mm
10.19 in. /
258.8 mm
9.06 in. /
243.8 mm
8.00 in. /
203.2 mm
7.63 in. /
193.8 mm
11.25 in. /
285.8 mm
5.13 in. /
130.3 mm
Adjusting Tilt
The AP-150 can have its tilt adjusted via the lock off handles on the side of the luminaire. Simple loosen (but DO NOT REMOVE) the
handle so the unit is able to swing up and down. Set tilt as desired and re-tighten the two lock off handle so the unit does not move
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Menu System
Menu Overview
The AP-150 RGBW Par LED Luminaire has an on-board menu system that allow users to set up the luminaire for standalone operation,
control via DMX, or control a variety of luminaire features. This section will cover the on-board menu system.
Up/Down/Left/Right -
Menu Navigation Buttons
Menu Enter Button
Power Status LED
DMX / RDM Signal
Status LED
Cooling Fan
Status LED
Unit Temperature
Status LED
LCD Display
Menu Escape (ESC)
Button
Figure 6: Menu System and Status Indicators
Status LED Indicators
To the left of the luminaire LCD display are four (4) LED indicator lights for quick status information of the luminaire. Table 4 outlines
the LED status indicators (as illustrated in Figure 7 ) and their meaning.
LED Meaning Operational Status
Power Luminaire’s power status
• Green LED: Constant On - indicates proper power to the luminaire.
• Green LED: Flashing - Indicates Power Limit is set to a value less than 100%. See ""Power Limit"" on
page 20. Or, luminaire is “power throttling” due to current fan settings.
Note: When the fan is locked on at a specific level the luminaire will lower its output to compensate for
the locked fan setting.
• LED Off: Unit is not powered or connected to power.
Signal DMX/RDM signal status
LED
• Green LED: Constant On - indicates viable DMX512 is being received by the unit.
• Green LED: Flashing - indicates RDM activity.
• Red LED: Constant On - indicates the unit has DMX disabled.
• LED Off: indicates DMX512 signal is not present.
Fan Cooling fan operational
status
• Green LED: Normal fan operation mode (automatic). See "Fan Control" on page 18.
• Yellow LED: High fan operational mode.
• Red LED: Fan is not operating.
Temp Luminaire’s current
temperature status
• Green LED: Normal operation mode (within normal operational temperature).
• Yellow LED: Temperature is on the threshold of going above the limit (40 degrees C / 104 degrees F).
• Red LED: Luminaire is over operational limit temperature. The luminaire should be powered off and al-
lowed to cool.
Table 4: Luminaire Status LED Indicators

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LCD Display
The unit has a LCD display that users can use to see and set various parameters for luminaire operation. This section will review how
to access these settings. For specific menu operation, see “Main Menu” on page 15.
QR Code
When the luminaire is powered, a QR Code embedded in the software can be displayed (as shown in Figure 7) when pressing the
UP and DOWN arrow buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds.
This QR Code can be used to access the AP-150 RGBW Par LED Luminaire product web page using a smart phone (the smart phone
must have a QR Code reader application, by others). On the product web page, you will find the latest available information (this
manual, product specification sheet, etc.). Pressing the ESC button will exit this screen.
Figure 7: Accessing QR Code
Home Screen
The menu system Home Screen can be accessed at anytime the luminaire is powered. Simply press the ESC button as illustrated
in Figure 6.
In the Home screen, the DMX address can be changed See “Setting DMX Address from the Home Screen” on page 14.
This Home screen displays the following status of these luminaire’s settings:
• DMX Mode
• Zoom Setting
• DMX Slots
• Fan Settings Address
001
RGBW 8B
Zoom: VNSP
Slots: 01-09
Fan: Automatic
Figure 8: Menu System - Home Screen
This screen has a time out setting accessible through “GENERAL SETTINGS Menu” on page 20.

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Menu - General Navigation
You can use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT arrow buttons to scroll through the luminaire’s menu system. Some screens offer user
settings and others offer status / information. All menu options are accessed by using the Menu buttons.
Once all option settings are completed, press the ESC button to exit the Menu system. Pressing ESC multiple times will take you
back to the Home Screen. Once in the home screen, press the ESC button a second time to exit that screen.
Figure 9: Menu Buttons
Setting DMX Address from the Home Screen
To set the fixture’s DMX Address from the Home Screen: (Note: Default is 001)
Press ENTER button.
Using UP and DOWN Arrow buttons, increment or decrement DMX address between 001 and 512.
Once desired address is set, press the Enter button to confirm.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Power fixture on and wait until the fixture booting is completed.Step 1.
Note: The numbers will change color from Blue to White confirming the setting.
Important: The number of slots that the luminaire is using in order to avoid a DMX address overrun or DMX overlap with
other luminaires in the chain.
Note: While in the home screen pressing any of the arrow keys will display each channels output for quick reference.
Address
001
RGBW 8B
Zoom: VNSP
Slots: 01-09
Fan: Automatic
Figure 10: Setting DMX Address from Home Screen

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Main Menu
Figure 11 shows the Main menu screen. From this screen, you have access to all menus for setting luminaire options or viewing
settings/status.
MAIN MENU
> DMX
• STATUS
• MANUAL
• ZOOM CONTROL
• FAN CONTROL
• GENERAL SETTINGS
Figure 11: Main Menu Screen
Using the Menu buttons (see Figure 9 on page 14), you can move the pointer [>] on the screen to the desired setting and press the
ENTER button to select that setting. The following describes the settings in the DMX Menu screen as shown in Figure 12.
DMX
> DMX Enable : Enable
• Address : 001
• Mapping:
• When no DMX
• Dimming Curve
DMX Menu
DMX Enable / Disable
• DMX Enable: DMX Enable allows for the unit to be controlled via DMX. The Signal LED indicator will be a constant Green when
a viable DMX signal is present.
• DMX Disable: When this setting is set to DMX Disable, the Signal LED indicator will turn Red. Although the unit is set to DMX
Disable, the fixture will pass the DMX to the next connected fixture in line. When DMX is set to Disable, RDM functionality will
continue to operate the luminaire if RDM signals/ commands are present.
Address
DMX Address setting values between 001-498 (when in 16 bit mode) allowing for a full luminaire’s DMX channel map. Using the
Right and Left Arrow’s to increment and decrement to the desired DMX Address.
Note: DMX address settings can also be accessed from the home screen see above. See page 14 “Setting DMX Address from Home
Screen
Figure 12: DMX Menu
Note: Default setting is 001
Note: Default setting is DMX Enable

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Mapping
The Mapping menu allows users to select which DMX map the luminaire will operate. The DMX mapping options are:
• RGBW 16 bit DMX mode - 15 Channels*. See “RGBW 16 Bit Direct Mode (15 Channels)” on page 24.
• RGBW 8 bit DMX mode - 10 Channels*. See “RGBW 8 Bit Direct Mode (10 Channels)” on page 27.
• HSIC mode - 10 Channels*. See “HSIC Mode (10 Channels)” on page 30.
• RGB mode - 8 Channels*. See “RGB Mode Map” on page 33.
*Fan channel must be set for DMX. See “Fan Control” on page 36.
Note: Default setting is 16 Bit
When no DMX
When luminaire losses its DMX signal, users can select what the unit will do (upon the loss of signal). The options are:
• Off (turn the luminaire off - no light output)
• Last Hold (hold the last look before signal was lost). Note, if DMX is lost and the luminaire is at zero intensity (no output), it
will remain (hold) at zero intensity.
• Power Up Preset (turns on the Power up Preset - See “Power up” on page 22.)
Note: Default setting is Last Hold
Dimming Curves
Each dimming curve has a different low-end and high-end set point. If luminaries are set to different dimming curves the luminaires
will react very differently. To ensure consistent dimming between luminaires, please set all AP-150 Par Luminaires to the same
dimming curve.
Note: Default setting is Linear
Linear - When set to Linear, the dimming curve is in direct
relationship to the DMX value. For example, if the DMX value
of the DMX slider is at 25% of its range, then the signal to the
luminaire (and its output) will also be at 25%.
Linear
Log: When set to Log, the dimming curve, (also called a
logarithmic curve by some manufacturers), sets the luminaire
to mimic a dimming effect that is perceived as linear (naturally
following an incandescent lamp fade).
Incandescent
Square: When set to Square, the dimming curve (also
called Standard by some manufacturers) results in a
dimming effect that follows a slow or soft bottom-end
response and follows a linear line at the top end. (Default)
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Status Menu
Using the Menu buttons (see Figure 9 on page 14), you can move the pointer [>] on the screen to the desired setting and press the
ENTER button to select that setting. The following describes the settings in the STATUS Menu screen as shown in Figure 14.
This screen provides the status of various operational parameters of the luminaire.
STATUS
> Output Level
• User Hours
• LED Temperature
• Fan Speed : XXX RPM
• Version : 1.00
• UID : 4131XXXX
Figure 13: DMX Menu
Output Level
Displays the current output level of each controllable output of the fixture.
User Hours
Shows the time of use since the last User Hours was reset. This is helpful for keeping track of hours used for rental or productions.
This option can be reset. Please note, Fixture Hours cannot be reset.
LED Temperature
LED Temperature is the current operational temperature of the LEDs.
Fan Speed
This feature shows the current speed of the cooling fan in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM).
Version
Version shows the current (loaded) firmware version of the luminaire.
UID (Unique Identification Number)
This is the unique number for the luminaire. Each luminaire will have its own UID (these will start with 4131).

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Manual Menu
The Manual menu is for standalone operation (without a control console). This menu option can also be used during a focus call to
enable the output of the luminaire to set the beam spread via the zoom control.
Using the Menu buttons (see Figure 9 on page 14), you can move the pointer [>] on the screen to the desired setting and press the
ENTER button to select that setting. The following describes the settings in the STATUS Menu screen as shown in Figure 14.
Note: Standalone operation will only operate and control a single luminaire (itself).
MANUAL
> INTENSITY : 100 %
• PRESET : 1
• Colorfilter... : 0
• Strobe : 0
- Open -
Figure 14: Manual Operation Menu
Intensity
INTENSITY allow users to manually set the output level of the luminaire from 0 to 100%.
Preset
PRESET allows users to recall any of the twenty (20) user-recorded color presets. These presets can be set and recorded for
playback from either a control console or the luminaire menu system (see page 36).
To recall or edit a preset:
In the MANUAL menu, select PRESET option, and hit Enter button.
Select a PRESET to edit.
Using UP and DOWN arrow buttons, navigate to each option.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Power fixture on and wait until the fixture booting is completed.Step 1.
Using the RIGHT and LEFT arrow buttons, set desired level for each option.Step 5.
Once settings are complete, press Enter.Step 6.
A screen will appear (Figure 15) and ask to save preset to its current or new location.Step 7.
Save Preset
Save Current Preset
2
To Preset
2
Note: If all presets have been recorded and it is necessary to shut off the output of the luminaire, please select Color Filter 0 to
shut off all output.
Figure 15: Save Preset Screen

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Color Filter
Color Filter allows users to recall any of the forty-three (43) factory-recorded colors or white set points. These color filters reside
in the DMX maps as a dedicated channel along with presets (See “DMX Maps” on page 24 for more information). Color Filters
are factory set and cannot be edited.
To view the DMX channel output of any of the color filters or presets, enable the color filter or preset that you would like to review
and go to the STATUS menu, then output level to view the output of each channel.
Important: If a Preset is selected and then a Color Filter is selected, the last selected item (Preset or Color Filter) will take
precedence and be outputted.
Strobe
With Strobe, users can strobe any selected color or preset up to 30 Hz. This channel also includes a number of preset strobe
actions.
When Strobe is selected manually - the desired strobe rate will begin once the Arrow button is released. At the bottom of the menu
the display will read:
• -Open-
• -Closed-
• -Slow Rand-(0.4hz)
• -Med Rand-(5hz)
• -Fast Rand-(30hz)
• -Strobe Range-(0.4-30hz)
• -Pulse + Slow Rand-(0.4hz)
• -Pulse + Med Rand-(5hz)
• -Pulse + Fast Rand-(30hz)
• -Pulse + Range-(0.4-30hz)
Note: For more on strobe control and operation, see “DMX Maps” on page 24.
Zoom Control allows the user to control the luminaire’s zoom mechanism from the luminaire. Users can set the lens to one of five
settings using the LEFT or RIGHT arrow buttons:
Zoom Control Menu
DMX
Sets the luminaire to change the zoom via the assigned DMX channel.the display will read:
Zoom Tab
Zoom Tab sets the lensing system to one of five settings:
• VNSP (Very Narrow Spot) 12°
• NSP (Narrow Spot) 26°
• MFL (Medium Flood) 38°
• WFL (Wide Flood) 50°
• XWFL (Extra Wide Flood) 65°
• -Pulse - Slow Rand-(0.4hz)
• -Pulse - Med Rand-(5hz)
• -Pulse - Fast Rand-(30hz)
• -Pulse - Range-(0.4-30hz)
Note: All other zoom beam spreads can be set using the Zoom Value setting.
Note: Zoom control also allows for two different types of control either manual or DMX. These two modes can be used during
a lighting focus call to set to a specific zoom setting (beam diameter) for the fixture’s focus. Zoom Control also allows for the
Zoom to be “locked out” from DMX.
Note: Zoom control can also be accessed via RDM through a RDM controller or control channel. For RDM information, see on
page 38.
Important: If the fixture is set to either a Zoom Tab or Zoom Value Manually - upon power up of the luminaire, the zoom will
calibrate but return to the zoom value or zoom tab setting.
Zoom Value
Zoom Value ranges from 0 to 255. This value will change as the zoom settings are changed. Zoom Value gives the ability for fine
zoom adjustment settings between each Zoom Tab. Either the Zoom Tab or the Zoom Value may be used to change the zoom
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Using the Menu buttons (see Figure 9 on page 14), you can move the pointer [>] on the screen to the desired setting and press the
ENTER button to select that setting. The following describes the settings in the Fan Control Menu screen as shown in Figure 16.
Fan Control
Fan Control
> DMX
• Manual : 255
Figure 16: Fan Control Menu
DMX
When set to DMX, the unit follows the Fan Control in the DMX control channel (See “DMX Mapping and Control” on page 23 for
more information). This allows control of the fan during a production from the control console.
Manual
• When set to Manual: Automatic, the fan varies with its speed (slowly increasing and decreasing fan speed based upon the
luminaire’s operating temperature).
• When set to a Manual: [DMX value], it will not allow the fixture to output past that set value.
Using the Menu buttons (see Figure 9 on page 14), you can move the pointer [>] on the screen to the desired setting and press the
ENTER button to select that setting. The following describes the settings in the General Menu screen as shown in
General Settings Menu
GENERAL SETTINGS
> Security
• General
This allows the changes to the security of the menu system (to prevent unwanted changes or access), user options for LCD display
backlight off time, turning on and off factory calibration, and more. The following covers the option found under this menu.
Figure 17: General Settings Screen