Arena Luci AR3333--RGBWA User manual

PARLEDRGBWA
User'sManual
SpotLEDRGBWAIP65withDMXcontrol
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This unit should only be used for purpose for
which it has been intended and should be
installed using the instructions which are
provided. Arena Luci cannot be held liable for
damages to person, animals or objects as a
result of improper, unreasonable and wrong
usage.
This instruction manual contains important
information about the installation and use of the
projector. Please read and follow these
instructionscarefully.
The security of this device is guaranteed only
with the proper use of the following instructions,
thereforetheymustbekeptcarefully.
Never install the device in locations easily
accessiblebypeoplewhoignoretheexistenceof
thisuser'smanualandsafetyinstructions.
For the wiring please refer to enclosed wiring
diagrams. If in the diagrams indicated there
shouldnotbethatofyourapplication,contactthe
technicaloffice.
Disconnecttheunitfromanypowersupplybefore
attempting any operation in contact or inside the
unit,andwhennotinuse.
It is essential that each device is correctly
earthedandthatelectricalinstallationconformsto
all relevant standards. Never supply the unit
withouttheearthlink.
Prior to connect the unit to the mains supply,
check the output voltage fits the technical
requirementsonthelabel.
Never let the power cord come into contact with
othercables.
Nevertouchtheelectricalcontacts,eitherdirectly
withyour fingers,orindirectly bymeansofsharp
ormetalobjects.
Makesurethatcablescannotcausetriphazard.
Donotattempttodismantleandmodifytheunit.
Due to the high technological level of this unit,
anyservicemaintenanceshouldbeperformedby
specialisedoperators.PleasecontactyourArena
Lucidealerforanyoperation.
Alwaysensurethatthestructuretowhichyouare
attachingtheunitissecureandisabletosupport
theweightofeachunit.
Always make sure you are using a safety chain
connectedtotheunit.
When assembling make sure that the cable
glandsaretightenedforawatertightseal.
Avoidinstallingtheunitclosetoheatsources.
Neverleanthepowercordonhotunitsurfaces.
Allowed to be mounted directly on inflammable
surfaces.
Keep a minimum distance of 3m between the
deviceandtheilluminatedsurfaces.
Avoid direct exposure to the light from the lamp.
Thelightisharmfultotheeye.
Installtheunitwhereitcanbeeasilyaerated.
Thelightingapparatusmustbeusedonlywithits
protectiveshield.
Contact your Arena Luci dealer if the protective
shieldisvisiblydamagedtothepointatwhichits
effectiveness is diminished, for example by
becomingcrackedordeeplyscratched.
LEDmoduleisnotreplaceable.
Theprojectorshouldbekeptclean(atleastonce
every six months) to maintain an optimum light
output.
Do not use any solvent based cleaning agents.
Useonlyasoft,dryantistaticcloth.
Theinstallation ofLEDmodules(includingpower
supplies) should be done according to current
technical rules and regulations. The installation
shouldbeperformedonlybyaqualifiedoperator.
Thisluminaireis anoutdoorIP65device,but not
IP68 (underwater). Therefore the proper and
extendedfunctioningwill berelatedtothe proper
installation.
Avoid contact with either corrosive agents or
humidity and moisture on delicate elements:
damages from corrosion are not refunded as
componentdefects.
WARNINGS
Please note that as part of Arena Luci's ongoing commitment to continuous product development,
specifications are subject to change in the course of product improvement without notice.Arena Luci is not
responsiblefordamagesresultingfromimproperordifferentusethanexpected.

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BEFORESTARTING
Remove the product from the shipping carton,
checking that all the components supplied are
presentinthe box. Refer to the following packing
list to check which components must be present
in the packaging. If any component is missing or
damaged, contact your Arena Luci dealer
immediately.
n°1spotLEDAR3333RGBWA
n°1poweradaptorforschukosocket
Before starting the installation of your product
make sure that there are no evident damages
caused by transportation. In the event that the
projectorisdamaged,donotplugitinanddonot
attempt to use it until you contacted your Arena
Lucidealerforassistance.
INSTALLINGTHEPROJECTOR
Attach the projector by means of the central hole
diameter 11mm on the forks; for suspended
applications,youmustalsofixtheprojectorwitha
safety chain securing it to the support structure
andthe ring arranged on theprojector.There are
twoother11mmdiameterholesontheforktouse
withspecialfasteners.
Loosen the side knob to adjust the tilt of the
projector;oncepositioned, tighten theknobfirmly.
Itisalsopossibletorotatetheforkonthebottom
sideoftheprojectorforamountingontripod,etc.
Theprojectormustbefixedonasuitablesupport
which remains stable during operation. Always
makesurethestandorstructuretowhichyouare
settingtheprojector issecureandisable tobear
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The projector can also be placed on one flat
surface. Loosen the side knob and open the two
forks to guarantee a stable support. Adjust the
inclination of the projector and finally tighten the
knobfirmly.
POWERSUPPLYMAINS
Disconnectthemainsvoltagefromthesystem.
Pay attention to the voltage and frequency
indicatedonthelabel.
An adapter for the power cable with schuko
socketisincludedinthepackage,ifstandardwall
orpanelsocketsareavailable.
The power cord coming into the projector is
equippedwithamaletypewaterproofjoint;forthe
connection to the electricity grid screw the
corresponding waterproof female coupling of the
schuko adapter. In the case of a single
installation, the lines of the POWER OUTPUT
extension cable must be properly insulated to
preventaccidentalcontact.
If your installation foresees the power supply of
the devices with flying cables, it is necessary to
removethewatertightjointfromtheinputcableof
the projector and prepare the connection by
means of suitable male/female connection joints
(not included); in the case of outdoor installation,
the pairs of joints must have the most suitable
degreeofprotectionfortheenvironment.
Connect the power cord lines to the joint
terminals, respect the indicated LNE polarity
(colorbrown=L,blue=N,yellow/green=E).
It is essential that each projector is correctly
earthedandthatelectricalinstallationconformsto
all the standards of good practice and safety
regulations.
Whateversolutionischosen,screwfirmlythetwo
joints to guarantee the impermeability of the
connection.
The projector does not have builtin on/off switch
andturnsonimmediatelywhenpowerissupplied.
Itisrecommendedthattheprojectorisconnected
tothemainsviaaproperswitch,sothatitcanbe
turnedonandoffindividually.
The projector is equipped with a second output
power cable, to extend the power supply line
startingfromtheprojectoritselfasneeded:fixthe
connection joints on the POWER INPUT and
POWER OUTPUT electric cables and simply
connect the output connector to the input
connectorofthenextprojector.
When extending the power supply line in this
mode, the maximum numberof units that can be
connectedinthechainis15usinga1.5mm2cross
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Acapmustbeinstalledontheoutputcableofthe
last projector to prevent contact or infiltration of
moisture.
Caution
Itisimportantthattheground connection of each
projector is run according to the rules in force.
Thepowerabsorptionoftheprojectoris140W.
CONNECTINGCONTROLSIGNALS
Although the projector can be operated via the
buttons on the rear, a digital DMX 512 (1990)
signal is required for remote control. The
connection between controller and projector and
between projector and projector must be made
with twocore shielded cable with a section of at
least 0.5mm2 and male/female connectors (not
included). For indoor installations, 3pin or 5pin
XLR connectors are recommended; for outdoor
installations, the pairs of connectors must have
the most suitable degree of protection for the
environment. In carrying out the wiring of the
connectorsitis important that the signal wiresdo
not make contact with each other and do not
touch the casing of the plug. The casing of the
plug must not be in contact with other objects
possiblesourcesofdisturbance.
The projector has a DMX INPUT input cable and
aDMXOUTPUToutputcable.
The coloring of the signal wires used in the
projectorisasfollows:
DATA=Blue DATA+=Brown
The three terminals have the numbering referred
tothepolesoftheterminalsnormallyusedforthe
connection of the DMX devices: pin 1 = GND or
braidedscreen,pin2 = DATAor coldpole,pin3
=DATA+orhotpole.
Whenusing5pole connectors, terminals 4 and 5
arenotused.
Connect the signal coming from the controller to
the DMX socket of the projector labeled DMX
INPUT. Continue connecting the DMX OUTPUT
socket to the DMX INPUT socket of the next
projector(seefigurenextpage).
Firmly screw the watertight joints to ensure the
watertightnessoftheconnection
TerminationoftheDMXsignal
For installations where the cable signal must
travellongdistancesorwherethereareelectrical
noises, for example a discotheque, it is

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recommendedtouseaDMXterminator.TheDMX
terminator is simply an XLR connector with a
resistance of 120Ω (Ohm) between pins 2 and 3.
Theconnector isthenplugged intotheDMX OUT
socketonthelastprojectorinthechain.
PROJECTORADDRESSES
The projector, to be remotely controlled, requires
7 DMX channels, with the possibility to reduce to
1. Each projector must be given a digital start
address number so that the correct projector
respondstothecorrectcontrolsignals.Thisdigital
start address is the channel number from which
theprojectorstarts to “listen” to the digitalcontrol
informationbeingsentoutfromthecontroller.This
digitalencodingmustbedoneoneachprojector.
The start address of the coding is assigned by
setting the desired value using the display
interfaceontherearpanel.
Press the MENU button on the keypad, the
display shows the wordAddr. Press ENTER, the
current set address appears on the display. Use
the UP and DOWN keys to select the desired
starting address (eg projector 1 address 1,
projector 2 address 8, projector 3 address 1 3,
etc.); all addresses available except the one
currentlysettheyareidentifiedbyapointontheir
right.Forfastforwardingkeepthebuttonpressed.
Confirm the setting by pressing the button
ENTER.
The base address number that can be selected
fromtheelectronicboardrangesfrom1to512.
ConnectiondiagramforcontrolwithDMXsignal

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USER'SMANUAL
FUNCTIONING
Afterpoweringupthefixture,thedisplayshows;
then, at the end of the electronic board reset
routine,theDMXaddressisdisplayed.Duringthe
resettheLEDsourceiskeptoff.
If there is no DMX signal, the address shown on
thedisplaystartsflashing.
Select the base address of the projector as seen
above and connect the signal coming from the
DMX control unit to control the various functions
oftheprojector.
To access the list of projector options press the
MENU button. The display shows the various
options starting from option 1, the base DMX
address. The active option from time to time
comes identified by the ignition of a point in the
middleoftheword.MovewithinthelistwithUPor
DOWN keys. Press ENTER to enter in the
submenu related to the desired option; here you
can choose other parameters of the projector or
you will simply be asked to enable or disable the
option. With the UP and DOWN keys you can
change the values, then press ENTER to confirm
the choice; to exit from menu items press the
MENU button until the display shows the DMX
baseaddress.
Option1DMXaddress
When the display shows Addr, press ENTER.
PresstheUPorDOWNbuttonsasmanytimesas
necessary required to view the desired channel
number. The address currently seton projector is
displayed without the dot to the right. To fast
forward,pressandholdthebutton.PressENTER
toconfirmthesetting.
Option2Manualcontrol
With this mode it is possible to manually set the
color of the light through the display interface,
thanks to the mixing of the five basic colors
available in the projector. Regardless of the
valuespresentonthebusDMX,withinthisoption
the projector reproduces the tone set via the
display. When the display shows L press
ENTER. The display shows the list of selectable
colors, press the UP or DOWN keys to scroll
throughthelist:
r,Redcolor U,Whitecolor
g,Greencolor A,Ambercolor
b,Bluecolor P,notused
PressENTERincorrespondencewiththedesired
color,thedisplayshowsthecurrentintensityvalue
stored for the chosen color, in DMX units (0 to
255). Press the UP or DOWN buttons as many
times as required to reach the desired intensity
level.Forfastforward,pressandholdthebutton.
PressENTERtostorethevalue,or press MENU
to exit without saving. Repeat these steps for all
othercolorsasneeded.
OncetheRGBWAcolortobeprojectedhasbeen
settherearetwopossibilities:
press MENU to return to DMX control and view
thelistofoptions;
 switch off the projector without exiting the L
menu: the next time you switch it back on (it
doesn't matter if the DMX signal is connected or
not) the projector switches on the LED source at
thestoredcolor.
This function is useful for installations where the
luminairedoesnotneedtoberemotelycontrolled
andthelightcolormustremainfixed.
To reactivate the DMX control it is necessary to
press MENU to return to the list of options, then
press UP or DOWN until Addr is displayed and
finallypressENTERtoactivatetheDMXcontrol.
Option3Manualstrobe
WhenthedisplayshowsFLAS,pressENTER,the
strobe effect is activated and the flashing speed
value from 1 to 10 appears on the display; 1
correspondstotheminimumspeedand10tothe
maximumspeed.PresstheUPorDOWNbuttons
to select the desired speed. Press ENTER to
confirmthesetting.
To deactivate the strobe mode, press MENU to
returnto thelistof optionsandactivate anyother
menuitembypressingENTER.
Option4Crossfade
WhenthedisplayshowsFAd1pressENTER,the
crossfade effect is activated between the colors
red, yellow, green, cyan, blue, magenta and the
display shows the rotation speed value from 1 to
10;1 corresponds tothe minimum speed and 10
to the maximum speed. Press the UP or DOWN
buttonstoselectthedesiredspeed.PressENTER
toconfirmthesetting.
To deactivate the fade mode, press MENU to
returnto thelistof optionsandactivate anyother
menuitembypressingENTER.

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Option5Coloredpulses
WhenthedisplayshowsFAd2,pressENTER,the
colored pulse effect is activated (ramp from 0 to
100%) on a series of preset tones and the value
of the execution speed from 1 to 10 appears on
thedisplay;1correspondstotheminimum speed
and 10 to the maximum speed. Press the UP or
DOWNbuttonstoselectthedesiredspeed.Press
ENTERtoconfirmthesetting.
To deactivate the pulse mode, press MENU to
returntothelistofoptionsandactivate any other
menuitembypressingENTER.
Option6Fixedcolorrotation
WhenthedisplayshowsASC pressENTER,the
continuous rotation effect is activated on a series
of preset tones and the value of the rotation
speed from 1 to 10 appears on the display; 1
correspondstothe minimumspeedand10 tothe
maximumspeed.PresstheUPorDOWNbuttons
to select the desired speed. Press ENTER to
confirmthesetting.
To deactivate the rotation mode, press MENU to
returntothelistofoptionsandactivate any other
menuitembypressingENTER.
Option7Configuringtheprojector
When the display shows CONF press ENTER.
The display will show a configuration submenu in
whichyoucanmovewiththeUPorDOWNkeys:
 SIgN, the option is not active on this device.
However, forcorrectoperationit mustbesetto 1.
Press ENTER, move inside the new submenu
withtheUPorDOWNkeys:
1,pressENTERtoconfirm.
2,notactive.
 NOS, this option allows you to determine the
behavior of the projector when the DMX signal is
disconnected. Press ENTER, move inside the
newsubmenuwiththeUPorDOWNkeys:
ON,pressENTERtokeeptheLEDsourceonin
theabsenceofDMXsignal.
 OFF, press ENTER to turn off the LED source
whentheDMXsignalfails.
CHS,thisoptionallowsyoutosetthenumberof
DMX channels to be used for controlling the
projector, from 1 to 7. For a description of the
functions of the various channels, consult the
appropriate section of the manual. Press ENTER,
move inside the new submenu with the UP or
DOWNkeys:
 CH1, press ENTER to activate the 1 channel
mode. The order of the channels in this mode is
thefollowing:
Thedimmerfunctionisactiveonlyonwhitecolor.
 CH6, press ENTER to activate the 5 channels
mode. The order of the channels in this mode is
thefollowing:
 CH7, press ENTER to activate 6 channels
mode. The order of the channels in this mode is
thefollowing:
 CH8, press ENTER to activate 7 channels
mode. The order of the channels in this mode is
thefollowing:

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dISP,thisoptionallowsyoutoestablishwhether
to turn off the display during normal operation.
Press ENTER, move inside the new submenu
withtheUPorDOWNkeys:
ON,pressENTERtokeepthedisplayalwayslit
ontheDMXaddress.
 OFF, press ENTER to turn off the display when
the latter has not been used for more than 30
seconds. Press any button to reactivate the
display.
Option8C,notactiveonthismodel
Option9SoftwareVersion
When the display shows VEr press ENTER to
viewthesoftwareversioncurrentlyinstalledinthe
projector; press MENU to return to the list of
options.
DMXCHANNELFUNCTIONS
In the following diagrams you will find the control
valuesinDMXunits(0255)forallchannelsofthe
projector.
ChannelDimmer
The intensity of the light is linearly variable from
off to maximum; in particular, for the DMX value
equal to 0 the LED source is turned off, for
intermediate increasing values the brightness
gradually increases, for the value 255 the LED
sourceisturnedonatmaximumintensity.
ChannelStrobe
The projector is able to generate an electronic
strobe effect, obtained by quickly switching the
LED source on and off, whatever color is
reproduced. Strobe is disabled for DMX values
between0and5,whileforvaluesbetween6and
255 the frequency of the flashes gradually
increases.
ChannelRed
Theintensityoftheredsourceislinearlyvariable
from off to maximum; in particular, for the DMX
value equal to 0 the source is turned off, for
intermediate increasing values the brightness
gradually increases, for the value 255 the red
sourceisturnedonatmaximumintensity.

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ChannelGreen
The intensity of the green source is linearly
variablefromofftomaximum;inparticular,forthe
DMXvalueequalto0thesourceisturnedoff,for
intermediate increasing values the brightness
gradually increases, for the value 255 the green
sourceisturnedonatmaximumintensity.
ChannelBlue
Theintensityofthebluesourceislinearlyvariable
from off to maximum; in particular, for the DMX
value equal to 0 the source is turned off, for
intermediate increasing values the brightness
gradually increases, for the value 255 the blue
sourceisturnedonatmaximumintensity.
ChannelWhite
The intensity of the white source is linearly
variablefromofftomaximum;inparticular,forthe
DMXvalueequalto0thesourceisturnedoff,for
intermediate increasing values the brightness
gradually increases, for the value 255 the white
sourceisturnedonatmaximumintensity.
ChannelAmber
The intensity of the amber source is linearly
variablefromofftomaximum;inparticular,forthe
DMXvalueequalto0thesourceisturnedoff,for
intermediate increasing values the brightness
gradually increases, for the value 255 the amber
sourceisturnedonatmaximumintensity.