Astera SpotMax AX10 User manual

AX10
SPOTMAX™
User Manual

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1CONTENTS
2Package Contents...............................................................................................................................................3
3CE and FCC Conformity .....................................................................................................................................3
4Safety and Handling............................................................................................................................................4
4.1 Bracket..........................................................................................................................................................5
4.2 Battery...........................................................................................................................................................5
4.3 Battery Icon and Status LED......................................................................................................................6
4.4Charging.......................................................................................................................................................6
4.5 AC Wiring......................................................................................................................................................6
4.6 Filters ..............................................................................................................................................................7
5Specification .........................................................................................................................................................8
6Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................8
7Operation ..............................................................................................................................................................9
7.1 AsteraRGB Color Space.............................................................................................................................9
7.2 Ways to Control...........................................................................................................................................9
7.3 Control By Infrared with ARC1 ................................................................................................................10
7.4 Control by the AsteraApp™ ...................................................................................................................11
7.5 Control by Wireless DMX ..........................................................................................................................11
7.6 Control Panel .............................................................................................................................................12
7.7 Status Screen .............................................................................................................................................12
7.8 Main Menu Options ..................................................................................................................................13
7.9 Menu Shortcuts..........................................................................................................................................13
7.10 INPUT SELECT...............................................................................................................................................14
7.11 Select a Static Color.................................................................................................................................15
7.12 DMX Settings ..............................................................................................................................................16
7.13 Dimmer Curve............................................................................................................................................16
7.14 DMX Fail ......................................................................................................................................................17
7.15 RUNTIME ......................................................................................................................................................18
7.16 UNPAIR CRMX ............................................................................................................................................18
7.17 STANDALONE .............................................................................................................................................19
7.18 AC FAILURE (EMERGENCY LIGHT)...........................................................................................................20
7.19 INFO.............................................................................................................................................................21
7.20 RESET SETTINGS ...........................................................................................................................................21
8Using the Light with the AsteraApp™.............................................................................................................22
8.1 Pair your Light with the AsteraApp™.....................................................................................................22
8.2 Powerful Light Control ..............................................................................................................................23
8.3 Change the Color.....................................................................................................................................23
8.4 Create a Set...............................................................................................................................................24
8.5 Targeting Lights..........................................................................................................................................25
8.6 Changing The Effect.................................................................................................................................26
8.7 List of Effects...............................................................................................................................................27
8.8 Chaser Effects in Detail ............................................................................................................................28
8.9 The Main Screen........................................................................................................................................29
8.10 Brightness....................................................................................................................................................30
8.11 RUNTIME ......................................................................................................................................................31
8.12 Anti-Flicker ..................................................................................................................................................31
8.13 Theft Alarm .................................................................................................................................................32
8.14 Enter and Leave Standby........................................................................................................................33
8.15 DMX Settings ..............................................................................................................................................34
9Menu Overview ..................................................................................................................................................36
10 Version History .....................................................................................................................................................37

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Contact Information
Astera LED Technology GmbH
Stahlgruberring 36
81829 Munich
Germany
[phone]
Technical support
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Email: [e-mail]
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2PACKAGE CONTENTS
•SpotMax™
•Wide Angle Filter (32°)
•Wallwash Filter (17° x 46°)
•Powercon True1 Power Cord
•Quickstart Manual
3CE AND FCC CONFORMITY
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device,pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
EU Declaration of Conformity
These products comply with the RED (Radio EquipmentDirective) of the European Union
(2014/53/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: ETSI EN 301 489-1
V1.8.1; ETSI EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1; ETSI EN 300 328 V1.81; EN 609 50.

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4SAFETY AND HANDLING
Before you operate this unit read the manual carefully. Always make sure to include the
manual if you pass/rent/sell the unit to another user. Keep in mind that this manual cannot
address all possible dangers and environments. Please use your own caution when
operating. This product is for professional use only. It is not for household use.
•Do not operate the unit in areas of high temperature conditions or
under direct sunlight. It will cause abnormal function or damage the
product.
•Always use a suitable safety wire when mounting the light
overhead.
•Connect the safety wire only to the intended safety mount.
•Always follow local safety requirements.
•Only qualified personnel may repair this product.
•Do not open the product housing.
•Do not apply power if the light is damaged.
•Do not submerge the light into any liquid.
•Do not directly look into the light.
•It can cause harm to your eyes.
•Do not look at the LEDs with a magnifying glass or any other optical
instrument that may concentrate the light output.
•Use only Astera approved accessories to diffuse or modify the light
beam.
•The exterior surfaces of the light can become hot, up to 70°C
(158°F) during normal operation.
•Ensure that accidental physical contact with the device is
impossible.
•Install only in ventilated locations.
•Do not cover the light.
•Allow all lights to cool before touching.
•Keep 0.3m (12in) from objects to be illuminated.
LI-ION Battery: A rechargeable lithium ion battery is built into this unit.
•Only authorized personal may service the battery.
•Do not place in fire or heat.
•Do not use or charge the light if it is damaged.
•Avoid bumping or plunging, it may cause fire or explosion.
•Never store the battery when fully drained.
•Always recharge immediately when empty.
•Make sure to fully charge all units before storing them.
•Partially charged batteries will lose capacity.
•Fully recharge every 6 months if not used.
•The battery may only be replaced with an original spare part from
Astera.
•Follow applicable laws and regulations for transport, shipping, and
disposal of batteries. For details on recycling lithium, lithium-
phosphate, and lithium-ion batteries, please contact a government
recycling agency or your waste-disposal service.

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•Always charge with the flight case open.
•It is recommended to charge at a temperature between 15°C and
35°C
•The light contains a lithium ion battery.
•Don't throw the unit into the garbage at the end of its lifetime.
•Make sure to dispose is according to your local ordinances and/or
regulations, to avoid polluting the environment!
•The packaging is recyclable and can be disposed.
4.1 BRACKET
The AX10 SpotMax™ is fitted with a foldable bracket. This is
beneficial for storage, transportation, and charging as the
legs fold parallel to each other. It allows easy carrying, too,
with the ergonomic handle.
The handle also contains a W 1/2” thread to attach the
Super Bolt (which then can be attached to Manfrotto Super
Clamps). The bolt can be ordered separately.
4.2 BATTERY
While running on battery, the light adjusts its output to meet the required minimum runtime. It
can be set by the control panel (chapter 7.6) or the AsteraApp™ between one and twenty
hours.
The battery is specified to last for 300 full discharge cycles. Its runtime will have decreased to
70% by then. To increase the battery life it is recommended to recharge as early as possible
and not let the light run until the battery is depleted.
If operated below 20°C, the battery runtime may be slightly shorter than predicted. This is also
true if the lights are stored for a long time at cold temperature right before they are used.
The light is constantly monitoring the LED temperature and dims down the brightness if it
exceeds 65°C. That ensures a save and long-live operation but in a hot environment the
brightness might be slightly lower.
NOTE:
Always store the lights with full battery.
Depleted batteries must be recharged immediately, otherwise their performance will suffer.
ATTENTION:
The battery may be only replaced with an original Astera replacement battery.
4.2.1 STANDBY
By using the AsteraApp™, the light can be set to a special standby mode.
In that mode, its output is switched off, the CRMX receiver is powered down and it enters a
state of low power consumption.
A full battery will supply the SpotMax™roughly 20 days in standby mode.

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To light leaves the standby mode if the ENTER key is pressed or the standby mode is
left by the AsteraApp™.
4.3 BATTERY ICON AND STATUS LED
The Battery Status LED is designed for use before an event. All fixtures’ Status LED should be
green to ensure that the battery lasts for your forthcoming event. If it is another color, we
suggest charging your fixture.
While the light is connected to AC, the Status LED will be blue. While it is charging, the Battery
Icon will start the charging sequence. Once the battery is fully charged the battery icon on
the display will show all 3 bars (as below). If the battery is already fully charged and the
power cord is plugged in, the display will show a battery with moving bars for approx. 30-60
seconds after which it will stop and the icon will show a full battery.
4.4 CHARGING
Charge the light immediately after use.
If charged in a flight case, make sure it is open. It is recommended to charge the lights at an
ambient temperature between 0°C and 35°C. A normal charge cycle will take five to seven
hours, but may take much longer if the light is hot.
The light is designed to be charged while powered off. If it is connected to AC and powered
on, it may charge at reduced current if enough power is available and the battery
temperature is below 45°C.
The light has an automatic battery bypass switch, so it can safely be used when AC cable is
plugged in, this will not cause wear to the battery.
4.5 AC WIRING
The light is equipped with Neutrik True1 Powercon input and output connectors. They are
rated IP65 even while a connector is plugged in.

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4.6 FILTERS
The effect of the filters can be seen below:
NOTE: Each filter has its name inscribed on the edge (FLOOD or WALLWASH).
In order to attach the filter, the
filter must be slid into the Filter
Slots, then pressed down firmly
and clipped in under the Filter
Clip.
In order to remove the filter,
the Filter Clip should be
pressed in and the filter sheet
should be lifted out via the
Thumb Hole.

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5SPECIFICATION
LED power:
135W
Illuminants:
9 x 15W RGBAW Philips LEDs
Luminous Flux*:
3,350lm (at White 4000K)
Emittance*:
10,350lx (at 2m; White 4000K)
CRI*:
up to 92
Beam Angle:
13°
Input Voltage:
90-264V 47-63Hz 2A/115VAC 1.0A/230VAC
Inrush Current:
COLD START 70A/230VAC
Battery Runtime:
up to 20hrs (seamless runtime)
Wireless Module:
EU: 868.0-869.7 MHz
US: 902-928 MHz
2.4 GHz
Operating Temperature:
0°C –40°C
32°F –104°F
Relative Humidity:
0%-100%
Size:
L279mm x W253mm x H296mm
10.9” x 11.6” x 9.9”
Weight:
7.98 kg
17.5lbs
IP Rating:
IP65
* Typical Values
6TROUBLESHOOTING
The fixture does not turn on.
The battery may be empty. Connect it to the AC and try again.
The fixture turns on and the display is on, but the LEDs do not emit light.
The fixture could be set to BLACKOUT mode, set to display black color or is operating in DMX
mode and doesn’t receive a valid signal. It is good practice to do a RESET SETTINGS (Chapter
7.20) between setups.
The fixture is not working correctly - it does not display the color or effect chosen.
The fixture may still be operating under a previous setting. It is good practice to do a RESET
SETTINGS (Chapter 7.20) between setups.
After completing a RESET SETTINGS, the fixture still cannot be controlled by AsteraApp™.
Make sure the RADIO PIN (Chapter 7.19) of the fixture and AsteraApp™is the same.
The fixture does not run long enough on battery.
The required RUNTIME can be set. It defaults to 5h. To achieve a greater battery runtime, set
the RUNTIME to the required value. Alternatively, program the fixture to only display colors
that use less power, such as Red, Green and Blue.
If the runtime is still too short, consider that it is reduced slightly if the battery is very cold.
The power cable is connected but the fixture is not charging.
The battery may be fully charged. Refer to chapter 4.2.1 for more details. The fixture will only
commence charging when its battery has a temperature of 45° or less. Turn the fixture off and
let it cool down; once cold enough, it will start charging. If it still not charging, consult our
website.

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7OPERATION
7.1 ASTERARGB COLOR SPACE
The lights work with a specially optimized RGB color space, the AsteraRGB color space. It is
designed to eliminate the need to control each color individually to display a certain color.
Instead, the light calculates the optimum combination of all colors based on an RGB value. It
considers each LED chip’s temperature as well as an optimal color rendering.
Due to this, it is possible to reproduce colors with high accuracy. It is possible to calculate an
AsteraRGB representation for any CIE color. The easiest way to do this is with the AsteraApp™:
•Go to the color picker and add a new favorite color
•Go to favorite colors and edit it
The dialog on the right will open.
It allows you to find AsteraRGB values for a certain color
temperature. S-RGB or CIE1931 values can be calculated to
AsteraRGB by pressing the corresponding buttons.
The primaries of the AsteraRGB are defined as:
White Point
x
y
0.4917
0.4878
The light also includes the Dynamic Powerboost feature. It ensures that colors that consume
less electrical power are boosted slightly, while power power-consuming colors are slightly
compressed.
This maximizes the brightness while maintaining the desired battery runtime.
While controlling with the AsteraApp™or by the Control Panel, only RGB values can be set.
By DMX control, it is possible to control all primary colors separately, but it should be noted
that the temperature compensation is only available for Red, Green and Blue; all other colors
such as White and Amber (if available) will experience temperature drift, their brightness may
not be constant.
7.2 WAYS TO CONTROL
The light can be controlled in several ways:
Red
Green
Blue
xR
yR
xG
yG
xB
yB
0.7079
0.2920
0.1750
0.7200
0.1566
0.0177