Astera PixelBar AX2-50 User manual

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Model No: PixelBar AX2-50 / AX2-100 --- Manual Version: 1.0 --- Date of Issue: 09/17/20
// English 2-6 // Deutsch 7-11 // Italiano 12-16 //
// Espanol 17-21 // Francais 22-26 // Português 27-31 //
AX2
100
PIXELBAR
AX2
50
PIXELBAR
AX2
100
PIXELBAR
AX2
50
PIXELBAR
Astera LED Technology GmbH
Stahlgruberring 36
81829 Munich
Germany
[email protected] | www.astera-led.com

SAFETY INFORMATION
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 possi-
ble dangers and environments. Please use your own caution when operating.
This product is for professional use only. It is not for household use.
English
• 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 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.
• Always charge with the flight case open.
• It is recommended to charge at a temperature between 15°C and 35°C
Warning: In extreme cases, abuse or misuse of standard/rechargeable
batteries can lead to:
• Explosion
• Fire development
• Heat generation or Smoke and gas development.
Do not directly look into the light.
• lt 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 diuse or modify the light beam.
The exterior surfaces of the light can become hot during normal operation.
• Ensure that accidental physical contact with the device is impossible.
• lnstall 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.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
The AX2-50/-100 PixelBar contains a Lithium Ion battery and can be carried around.
A transportation case is recommended to keep the product safe.
• Do not place in fire or heat.
• Never store the battery when fully drained.
• Make sure to fully charge all units before storing them.
SECONDARY PROTECTION
The AX2-50/-100 PixelBar must always
be secured by a safety wire when used
in a hanging position. If the primary
suspension fails, the device must not
fall more than 20cm.
INTRODUCTION/INTENDED USE
The AX2-50 / AX2-100 from ASTERA is a LED wallwasher for professional use in the event and film
business. The AX2 is designed for direct or indirect illumination of objects. Due to its built-in battery
it can be quickly set up and at places where traditional lights cannot be mounted easily. Like the
ASTERA Tubes, the AX2 has the Titan LED Engine and oers excellent color and light values. The
AX2 generates white or colored light and the color temperature can be adjusted in many ways.
Both AX2 models can be controlled with the AsteraApp or with wired DMX or wireless CRMX. The
device can also be controlled by the integrated display or by infrared remote control.
The AX2 can be used standing or hanging. For this purpose, the device is equiped with airline
tracks to attach the appropriate mounting accessories. Furthermore, several AX2 can be easily
connected with the integrated BarConnect+.
The AX2 can be used indoors and outdoors and has an IP65 rating.
Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
When choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme
heat or dust. Avoid direct sunlight for a longer period of time.
There should not be any cables lying around. You endanger your own and the safety of others!
The ambient temperature must be set. Keep away from direct insulation (particularly in cars) and
heaters.
Never use the device during thunderstorms connected to the power mains. Over voltage could
destroy the device. Always disconnect the device during thunderstorms.
Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing
the fixture.
Always fix the fixture with an appropriate safety wire.
Operate the device only after having become familiarized with its functions.
Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are forbidden due to safety reasons!
If this device will be operated in any way dierent to the one described in this manual, the product
may suer damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead
to dangers like shortcircuit, burns, electric shock, crash etc.
This device is not for household use and is not suitable for permanent installation.
CONTENT
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Use
Safety rigging point.
Please check the safety
regulations in your region.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
When at top Navigation: When inside Main Menu:
ON/OFF
Enter Main Menu Back to previous Menu
Reset Settings Scroll down
Change Input Select Scroll up
Set DMX Address Choose / Confirm
Color adjustment
Brightness intensity and runtime control
Use the menu buttons ( menu, +, - ,enter ) to navigate
through the main menu.
Settings for color adjustment and brightness / runti-
me are directly accessible by two symbol buttons.
USING THE AX2 PIXELBAR
Please not: a new AX2-50/-100 needs a few seconds of charge to disable its shipping mode.
3. Switching ON or OFF
On/O, Static Colors, Preprogrammed Eects
Settings, Complex eects, Talkback
Control from DMX consoles via CRMX or W-DMX
Control from DMX consoles via DMX cable
2. More control options
1. Control options - integrated control panel
DMX
DMX
APP
IR
OFFON
1s
3s 5s
1x
3x 5x
5. Linking to a CRMX transmitter
6. Charging
While the power cable is connected, the display shows the charging status.
Charge immediately when the battery is empty. Do not store the unit when the battery is empty.
Charging time is approximately 5 hours.
ENTER
2. AX2 PixelBar
3. AsteraBox
10 sec
WAIT
+
4. AsteraBox
*click*
4. Pairing with the AsteraApp
Turn the AX2-50/-100 into „blue mode“ by holding down the power button for 3 seconds.
CLEANING AND MAINTAINING
Caution: Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a short circuit and
damage the electronics. Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents.
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1. AX2 PixelBar
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3x 5x
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3x 5x
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7. Hanging
The Airline tracks at back and bottom of the AX2-50/-100 housing are used to attach optionally
available mounting fittings.
The AX2-50/-100 can be mounted using TrackPins (AX-TP) and Superclamps/GripHeads or hung up
using the TrackHangers (AX-TH) or FlyBar (AX2-FB) for vertical position. When hanging, secure with
a safety wire. This should be attached to the safety hooks at the back of the AX2-50/-100 housing.
Make sure the light cannot drop more that 20cm if primary mounting fails.
BarConnect+ (Integrated fasteners and counterparts) at both ends of the housing click into place
and make a form-fitting locked connection when arranging multiple units in a line.
When hanging vertical, it is permitted to join a maximum amount of 4 units of AX2-50 or 4 units of
AX2-100 together in a line (Notice: fasten at least at every 2nd connection point)
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS - TECHNICAL DATA
Problem Possible cause Solution
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
The fixture is not working
correctly - it does not display
the color or eect chosen
The fixture may still be opera-
ting under a previous setting It is good practice to do a RESET SETTINGS bet- ween setups
T he power cable is con-
nected but the fixture is not
charging
The battery may be fully
charged The fixture will only commence charging when its battery has a temperature of 45° C or less. Turn the
fixture o and let it cool down; once cold enough, it
will start charging
Item Code AX2-50 / -100
Colors RGBMintAmber
Total LED Power 80W / 160W
Power Draw 40W / 80W
Light output - 2700k, 3200k,5500k (50)* 1800lm, 2230lm, 2265lm
Light output - 2700k, 3200k,5500k (100)* 3600lm, 4460lm, 4530lm
CRI(RA)/TLCI 3200-6500k* ≥96
Beam Angle 21°
Strobe 0 - 25Hz
Pixels 8 / 16
Battery Lifetime 70 % after 300 cycles
Battery Runtime up to 20 hours
Charging Time (nominal) 5 hrs
Input Voltage 110 - 240V, 50/60 Hz
Input Current 0.7A/115VAC ~ 1.0A/230VAC
Range 300 m / 330 yds
Wired DMX Ye s
CRMX Receiver Built in
Wireless Frequencies CRMX 2.4GHz, UHF
Housing Aluminium
IP Rating IP65
Operating Temperature 0° - 40° C / 32° - 104° F
Weight 4.5kg/9.9lbs / 7.9 kg/17.5 lbs
Dimensions with hook (mm/inches) 520 x 165 x 65 / 20.5 x 6,5 x 2,6
1020 x 165 x 65 / 40.1 x 6,5 x 2,6
Dimensions without hook (mm/inches) 500 x 165 x 65 / 19.7 x 6.5 x 2.6
1000 x 165 x 65 / 39.4 x 6.5 x 2.6
Mount with TrackPin
Permitted way hanging/saving several AX2
Hang with TrackHanger
Permitted way hanging/saving several AX2
Hang with FlyBar
8. Connecting several AX2 with BarConnect+
1. 2. 3.
*Click*
*Click*
*Click*
Quickly merge several PixelBars while maintaining the pixel pitch. Aim connected units together to
maintain consistent lighting or hang them. The integrated IR modules enable auto-addressing for
AsteraApp and DMX control.
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