AVE COBRA BEAM 150 User manual

COBRA BEAM 150
User Manual

Table of Contents
Safety .......................................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions...........................................................3
Precautions......................................................................................4
Suspension......................................................................................4
Mounting..........................................................................................4
Description................................................................................5
Features ............................................................................5
Setup........................................................................................6
Power Linking .....................................................................6
Operation...........................................................................6
Menu Map..........................................................................7
DMX Channel......................................................................7
Specifications............................................................................8

Safety
Important Safety Information
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OVEREXPOSE THIS FIXTURE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: CONNECT ONLY TO MAINS POWER SUPPLY WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING
CONNECTION.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE REAR COVER OR
ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE LIGHTING FIXTURE. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
1. Read this manual carefully.
2. Keep this manual safe for future reference.
3. Follow all warnings and recommendations.
4. Do not operate or store near water.
5. Do not expose the fixture to dripping or splashing liquid, and ensure that no objects
containing liquid are placed on this fixture.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not install or operate near any heat sources such as radiators, gas heaters, stoves, or
other heating apparatus.
8. Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.
9. Do not block any ventilation openings, including sound ports.
10. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
11. Do not obstruct or remove the ground plug from the light, doing so may cause electric shock
resulting in serious injury or death.
12. Protect the power cord from being walked on, pinched, or rolled over.
13. Unplug the fixture during electrical storms and power outages.
14. Refer all servicing to a qualified service technician. Servicing is required when the fixture no
longer operates, fails to power on, or emits an electrical smell or sound.
15. To completely disconnect AC power from this fixture, the power supply cord must be
unplugged.

Precautions
If an AVE lighting fixture is used outdoors on a sunny day, ensure that it is in a shaded area and is
well ventilated to help prevent overheating.
Do not use AVE lighting fixtures in environments that are below 0°C OR exceed +40°C.
Suspension
Suspending any object is potentially dangerous and should only be attempted by qualified
individuals with thorough knowledge of the techniques and regulations for suspending objects. It is
the responsibility of the installer to ensure all fixtures and effects are installed correctly. AVE
strongly recommends inspecting installed systems every 6 months for signs of weakness or damage.
If any damage or weakness is detected then remedial action should be taken immediately. The user
is responsible for making sure the wall, ceiling, or structure is capable of supporting all objects
suspended overhead. Any hardware used to suspend a fixture not associated with AVE is the
responsibility of others.
Mounting
The Cobra Beam 150 includes a hanging bracket that can be fitted using a hex tool (not included)
allowing you to hang the fixture upside down. It is strongly advised to install the safety loop and fit
an appropriate safety cable* when hanging the fixture.
*This is a secondary fall arrest; in the event the yoke or clamp fail, the fixture is safe from causing
serious injury or damage

Description
Give your mobile lighting system some punch with the compact AVE Cobra Beam 150 LED moving
head. Fitted with 4x 12W Quad Colour (RGBW) LED light source, in a tight beam to cut across your
stage or dance floor. Each LED features 4-in-1 technology that allows for a wide range of colour
mixing including pastel colours. The moving yoke has a wide pan and tilt range with fast and smooth
movement for creating subtle dynamics or energetic chase effects.
The Cobra Beam 150 can be mounted on a flat surface or upside down using the included hanging
bracket and safety loop. The digital display can also be inverted when hung making it easier to
navigate the menu.
Out of the box, the Cobra Beam 150 has an Auto mode with 4 pre-set programs, that is sound
reactive and will move to the music when detected. The master/slave function lets you easily create
coordinated lighting shows and without the need for DMX. For use with other lighting fixtures the
Cobra Beam 150 can be connected to a DMX controller and manually controlled/programmed with
either the 7CH or 13CH control options.
Features
Compact LED moving head beam
4x 12W Quad Colour (RGBW) LED light source
4-in-1 LEDs for improved colour mixing
Wide pan and tilt ranges with smooth movement
3-Pin XLR connections for DMX control
Built-in Auto programs; Auto / Sound
Master / Slave operation
Mounts on any flat surface or upside down on a lighting rig
Supplied with;
oCobra Beam 150 fixture
oMounting bracket (including safety loop)
oManual
oPower Cable

Setup
To set up your AVE Cobra Beam 150 follow the below steps;
1. Mount the item on your lighting stand or on the floor
2. Connect the AC power cord from a grounded mains 240v power source
3. Power the fixture/s on from the mains socket
4. Select the desired operation mode and press ‘enter’
5. Wait approx. 10sec for the setting to take effect
Operation
To access the menus and functions of the Cobra Beam 150, use the four (4) buttons located under
the main LCD control screen.
Button Label
Function
Menu
Press to access main menu, or change function once the fixture is on
Up
Cycles upwards through the menu and options
Down
Cycles downwards through the menu and options
Enter
Press to select a menu option or save a setting

Menu Map
Main Level
Program Level
Description
Addr
1 –512
DMX Address Value
Chnd
7Ch
7 Channel DMX Mode
13Ch
13 Channel DMX Mode
SLNd
Sh 1
Show 1
Sh 2
Show 2
Sh 3
Show 3
Sh 4
Show 4
SLNd
NASt
Master
SLA 1
Slave 1
SLA 2
Slave 2
Soun
On/Off
Sound Active (for Show 1 –4)
Send
0 –100
Sound Sesitivity
bLnD
No / Yes
Blackout Mode
PAn
Yes / No
Invert Pan
tILt
Yes / No
Invert Tilt
LED
On / Off
Digital Display On / Off
dISP
Yes / No
Invert Display
bALA
Red
Red Balance
Green
Green Balance
Blue
Blue Balance
tESt
-
Auto Test All Functions
tENP
-
Displays Temperature of Fixture
rSEt
-
Resets Fixture
DMX Channels
7 CH Control
1 CH
0 - 255
Pan Movement
2 CH
0 - 255
Tilt Movement
3 CH
0 –200
201 –249
250 –255
Dimmer
Strobe (slow > fast)
Full On
4 CH
0 - 255
Red
5 CH
0 –255
Green
6 CH
0 - 255
Blue
7 CH
0 - 255
White
13 CH Control
1 CH
0 - 255
Pan Movement
2 CH
0 - 255
Fine Pan
3 CH
0 - 255
Tilt Movement
4 CH
0 - 255
Fine Tilt
5 CH
0 –255
Pan / Tilt Speed
6 CH
0 - 255
Dimmer
7 CH
0 –255
Red
8 CH
0 - 255
Green
9 CH
0 –255
Blue
10 CH
0 –255
White
11 CH
0 - 255
Colour Macro (32 Presest)
12 CH
0 –255
Strobe (slow > fast)
13 CH
0 –127
128 –255
Sound Mode Disabled
Sound Mode Active

Specifications
Light Source:
4x 12W Quad LEDs (50,000hr life expectancy)
Colours:
Red, Green, Blue, White (4-in-1)
Pan Range:
540°
Tilt Range:
270°
Strobe Rate:
0 –10Hz
DMX Channels:
7CH / 13CH
DMX Connectors:
3-Pin XLR
Power Consumption:
90W
Power Supply:
240V AC / 50Hz
Power Connectors:
IEC Mains
Dimensions:
181 x 151 x 243 mm
Weight:
2.50 kg